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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
The LcIiigh & Heading KOad Leased.

rHE READING COMPANY YESTERDAY TOOK POSSESS
eIuN FOX 80 YEARs-THE RUNNING OF TRAINs.
tl'rom the Reading Eagle of the lith.l
In conversation with President George f..
Bler, this morning. 1t was ascertained that the
Reading and Lehigh Railroad, formerly known
as the Berls County Railroad, extending from
this cty to Slatington, was yesterday leased for
tue period of 80 years, by the Philadelphia 8
R,.dng Railroad Company. The Reading Com
pany has already taken possession of the road.
md orders were issued last evening to the effect
iat all officers OF the l.. d II. road should here
after report to General Superintendent Wootten,
VI tho Heading Company.
The terms of the lease have not as yet been
made public, but it is understood they are high
ly favorable to the stockholders of the new
iuni.
From information from another source it is
al-O understood that an soon as the arrange
inents can be male all trains on the Beiks
Comfy road will run to and depart from t..e new
depot. The feasibility of constructing side oi
connecting track to run from tho l.. X. tt
tli L banon Valley tracks near Bushongs fur
na ,c, has been considered. Nj.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

Bender, the Kansas murderer, who is held at
Florence, Arizona, for a requsition from the
Governor of Kansas, is said to realize his posi-
ton and to be willing to submit to the law.
The Convention to found an Independent
political party, on the basis of greenbacks, met
ut Cleveland yesterday, about GO delegates, re-
presenting twelve States and the District oil
Columbia, being present.
Tho Secretary of the Treasury has been Off
cially advised Of the decree of the German Gov
ernment against the importation of potatoes
from the United States. 1t is expected that the
ordinances will be at once promulgated, and ex-
porters are cautioned accordingly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

WEIR YEsrERDAY-rnEIR RECEPTION IN THE Gov
ERNoR's RooM-BEFoRE TIE LEGISLATURE IN
THE EVENING.
SpceiN 10 The Commercial.
Dover, DEL, March, 12.
A delegation of ladies' from the Woman g
Temperance Union of Wilmington, accompanied
by Mrs Swanson, of Brooklyn. New York, and
William S. Hilles and J. X. Bibcock, from Will
r1ngton, visited Dover yesterday for the pur-
pose of influencing tho Legislature to pass a
more stringent license law.
The delegation cheerfully accepted the invita-
ton of Governor Cochran to meet in
his office at two O'clock, where ere
Senate, the Moral Reform Committee from
the House and other members of the Leglsla-
ture met with them. William S. Hilles intro
duced Mrs. Edward Moore, Mrs. Il. B. Stephens,
Miss. Anna Senple, and Mrs. Swanson, who
composed the delegation OF ladies', to the
members. A free interchange of opinions took
place, and arguments were freely expressed by
Miss Semple, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Swanson, Mes
srs. Hilles Babcock, Smith, of SMYRNA, on the
part of the visitors and by Messrs Shakespeare
J. W. Phillips, Biggs, and other members of the
Legislature. At the close of the interview Mrs.
Swanson delivered IL very touching and appro-
PIRATE prayer that the Legislature might bo
guided to act in the right and in the fear OF God.
BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE.
During the afternoon resolution was passed
granting the ladies' the use of the House of
Representatives in the evening for the pnrpoi .
of addressing the Legislature.
At quarter before eight O'Clock, the lobby
and every available place IN the hall was i1lied,
large number of ladies' being present. Shep-
herd p. Houston presided, William 8. Hilles
opened with prayer, and W. 4. Keilum led in
singing Nearer My God to Thee"
fhe chairman then introduced Mrs. Swanson,
who for about three quarters of an hour ad-
dressed the audience with marked power and
ability.
Mrs. Swanson was warmly applauded at the
close of the address, and no other person desir-
ing to speak the doxology was sung and the
meeting dismissed. b Ii.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

-Washerwomen always know just when to
draw the line.
-Wordsworh's prose works arc to be collac-
ted and published
The run of "The Shaughraun' is approach
lig lts close in New York.
-"rhryiDg in the outskirts" is the latest
resignation for picking ladies' pockets.
mir. Spinner's autograph commands higher
PRICE III the market than that of any other
man.
In spite of hard times the immigration at
New York last month was GIL more than in the
Sane month in 1874
Jones didn't like to say that she had large
iaet so he expressed himself to the effect that
ner terminal facilities were uneqIallel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

Ecmonstrances against dividing the county
.ra Icing generally sigued all over the city, and
hundreds of NAMES are already on tho lists
ava nst the scheme. Copies of the remon-
-tfpnco may be found at number of places, and
one il in the business office of the COMMERCIAL
There will he no need, We think, of any "can-
,e4s" for names. The people see the point, and
,eif.t,talt for thempeiyts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY,
NEW YoRK, March 12
Gold to-day, s1.i5l
Furnished ny craice, lchnfon \ Co, Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th ami Market Stsl
LONDON, 1890, p. NJ, March IL.
British Consols for money 929( (@93N for
account 90. u S, lse5'r, l07s5 lS67s, 107Tsi
TeD-forties 1903; New Fiyes of 1881, 1884. Erie
common shares, 241l. Market weak.
FRANKFORT, Mar. IL.
United States 5-20's of 1862, 9oIs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
A ,saDy oI0 Wecis, s,oIcn.

An unknown woman called at tie house of
mechanic named Beckwith, il orgetowi, II.
q, on Wednesday, and asked aims. Size was
refused and left. Shortly afterwards sho met
Beckwiths little niece carrying his infantc child
up the baby, and sent her to buy some candy.
Smce then nothing has been heard of the wo-
tlau or the child.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
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Brigham Young in Jatf.

It wall be remembered that Judge Mex San. of
t,a'i, in the divorc, case of Am Eilio oS. Big
lnm Young dec 'eed that Brigham pty to rl,n'
tn :3Oj0 Tor attorneys fees and S5j) monthly
ainouy. The time ior payment OF the atlor-
nrys fees having expired, Bsigham Yo'.ng was
taken before Judge Mex San yerteid yadjudge'i
IN lty of contempt, aud orde1e to be imprisoned
one day aud ray fine of !25
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
Local option Affirmed.

A SPECIAL LAW DECLARED CONSTITUTIONAL By THE
MARYLAND COURT OF APPEALS.
The Maryland Court of Appeals, yesterday,
affirmtd the decision of the Circuit Court for
Caroline county in the case Of Fell VI. tho State.
Tho Legislature of 1874 passed special act
submitting Local Option to vote of the people
in Car line, Queen Anne's, Talbot and Dorches-
ter counties. III Caroline county the sale of Ii
quor was prohibited in all the districts except
the 4th, but several of the dealers in the other
districts continued to sell and were indicted,
among them Wm. Fell, hotel keeper at Denton.
The Court imposed fine, and an appeal was
taken to the Court of Appeals, when the judg-
ment OF the Court below was approved and the
constitutionaty of the law affirmed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
FIFTH EDITION.
The GalIOxvs.
TWO EXECUTIONS IN MARYLAND TO-DAY.

TWO EXECUTIONS IN MARYLAND TO-DAY,
BALTIMORE, March 12.
Joshua Griffin, colored, was hung, this morn
ing, at Bel Air, Nd. for the murder of Miss Su-
san Taylor, near Aberdeen, on the 18th of Octo-
ber last. He made a full confession Of the
crime before his execution.
The execution took place ON the ams-house
farm, part being enclosed by high fence.
George Wheeler, negro, was executed to-day,
at Easton, Talbot county, for the murder OF
Mrs. Margaret Whitman on the 18th of July last.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

Police REGULATIONS FOR FIREs.-The Mayor
issued the following instructions to his police
force this morning, with reference to fires, the
object being, doubtless, TO prevent punder,
which is believed to be the main motive of the
incendiaries
1st. All sergeants and officers on duty will re.
pair at once TO the of all fires occurring IL
their respective districts and report themselves to
the proper authority-the Chief Engineer-and
in his absence to the next in command, and viii
obey all orders coming from him.
2nd. Sergeants or officers will in no wise leave
their own districts for the purpose.of attending
fires, unless it be on orders received from the
chief of the Fire Department, or from this (the
Mayor's) Office.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

ALLEGED THIEVES CAPrURED.-This morning
Union Fountain and Jeremiah Hall, both colored,
were lodged in the cells, charged with the rob-
berry of the premises of John McHugh, few
days ago. Among the articles stolen was pis-
toi, which the two were offering to sell to gun
smith, where Hall was captured. Fountain es-
capped but being pursued was overtaken in
Horntown,' having secreted himself under a
house. hole was cut through the floor and
the prisoner taken out.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

DEcI ION OF LIVE STOCK INSURANCE CvM
PANY. he Exrculive Committee of the CT ester
Valley Muulh Liye Stock Insurance Company
nas decided, III effect that the company il not
responsible for the death OF horse which re.
cults from injuries sustained while the horse is
the hands of borrower, and the injuries occur
through careessness or negligence. IL is
quite probsl IL that the case under which this
decision was made will be carried to the courts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

FINE PESMASsHIp.--Pro j. j. Pierce has ex-
ecuted for the Washington Fire Co. a remarkably
fine manuscript copy Of resolutions adopted by
hat company touching the death of Moses II.
Nailan * Chief Engineer of the Charleston,
$. q. Fire Department. The resolutions have
een framed and are on exhibition at Bough
man, Thomss & Co where they will remain for
a few days, after which they will be forwarded to
Charleston,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
vcrIn ont.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
MONTPELIER, March 70.
Two fires occurred, last night, on Main and
State streets, the latter destroying thirteen
stores including the Office Of the State Treasurer
and many LAWYERS offices.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
WILMINGTON, DEL, FRIDAY, MARCH II, Is
LOCAL AFFAIRS S.

The interesting meetings of this week at Han
over street church continue this evening and
will be conducted by Rev. e.. W. Kennedy and
the pastur, All are cordially invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

Coon CHANCE FOR INvEsTMENrs.-L. w. Std
ham a. Son will sell tomorrow (Saturday) at y
wine, 10 shares First National Bank, 25 shares
Delaware Fire Insurance Co. These are some
of our best paying and safest home stocks
These institutions are well managed by directors
whom We all know, and there has not been &c
good an opportunity for safe and profitable in
yestments for long time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

LOCAL OPlI N IN DELAWARE CoUNTY.-Twen-
ty-eighr Of the twenty mine Districts of Della
ware county Lave responded to the circular sent
by the Chairman of the Local Option Committee,
and all but one of these report that the law has
done good in their respective districts, aud that
il another vote were had the people would give a
ma jority against Ii ense.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

THE New TELEGRAPH LINE.-The Atlantic d
Pacific Telegraph Co. are about to complete a
work bcgnn by the Automatic Telegraph Co
some months ago-the establishment OF n new
telegraph Office in this city. The last pole Mas
settled, this morning. and the hanging of the
wires begun. Mr.. W b. Griffith, WHO ID to have
charge Of the office here, is hopeful that he will
be al 10 to open for business on Monday mex.
The l.le will connect with the principal cites
and towns North, South and West.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

THE LoANs.-The Young Mems Loan Asso-
citation cold, last evening, 500 at 36l9 per
cent and applied the remainder of the receipts
to witidrawlng tlares.
The Star Loan also sold $1,000 at 214 per cent.
and $500 at "a. All the funds were not sold,
there being no demai d.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

CONCERT BY THE CoLoRED PEoPLE.-A concert
inder the leadership of prof.William Blackston
was given at Union church, French street above
sth, last evening. which was attended by an aud
iehce that filled the house to Overlooking, and
wlic! was worry successful, being the best affair
q the kind yet presented by the colored people.
The sngiIg of Miss Aca Sharper, Miss Mary
MILES and NJ Hattie Purnell. with the Grafton
of j. H. Funnel are especially commended.
There is very general desire that the concert
thall he np ated. The sabbath school which
gave the concert, D. II. Gistus superintendent,
Is making rapid advancement. wish il also
expressed for union concert by all the colored
sabbath schools.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

We we're mistaken in our Impressions yester
day regarding Mr.. Vincent's disposal of the Del
aware state records. He says they are not his
to donate to the Legislature, thing which he
would d. if tiey were, 80 he will merely send
them to d at body for examination.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

THE U. s. CoURT.-In the U. s. Court, this
morning, Judge Bradford charged the jury in
the Day case the speeches having been con-
cluded yesterday, and about II o'clock the jury
retii ed They were still out ut 30.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

ill was intro Iuced in the Senate OF New
yirs yesterday providing that wives may tcstif,
gnniust their liusban1s in civil cascs. 1t is in
t,p,l,d to meet the case of Tilton rs. Beecher.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

VIII any business man, any manufacturer, any
mechanic, any taxpayer, whatever his avoca.ion,
pretel.d that this is good time to build new
court houaes, jals, almshouses, or other costly
publie works, unless they are imperatively
ur,icl?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12


Sr. PAuL's ANSIvERsARY.-rh missionary
anniversary of the sabbath schools connected
with st. Paul's M. Z. Church took place. last
evening, the church being crowded to its ut
most capacity. The church was very prettily
decorated. In the pulpit recess was golden
star with the words ''of Bethlehem" in circle
around it spanning tho arch was the motto
'sThe Lord Reigneth y on tablets of brown with
evergreen border either side of the pulpit
were other mottoes in gilt letters-"Work for
Jesus" and "God is Love" while beyond these,
on the pulpit columns, upon which crept an
evergreen vine, were "Kngswood' and ''St.
Paul's," the names of the schools respectively
Notices of Faith, Hope, Charity. Love, Peace
and Unity were hung upon the gallery in black
letters upon white ground. around which were
twined evergreens, which also hung in festoons
between them. The exercises of the evening
consisted of singing, reports of schools &c. Ad-
dresses were made by Revs. j. b Merritt, L.
Marks and T. i. Martindale, all Of which
were spoken in happy vein. The collections
Of the year amounted to S570.43-so9 IS from
the morning school, Si393 from the afternoon
school and S31 % from the infant schools. Dn-
ring the evening very handsome photograph
album WAS presented to z. Pickels by the officers
aud teachers of the schools. and boquets were
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Rev. j. B. Merritt,
Mrs. w. Y. Swiggett, Lewis Zebley, l. l.. Crouch,
JOS France, Geo. II. Greenman ana John Strad-
ley. very handsome wreath of immortelles
reminded the schools of the death of Emma ID.
Greenman since the last anniversary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

The cotton market at Charleston 5. g., has
been at II dead lock for two dayr, III conte,
uuence of difference between the buyers ana
sellers regarding the reweighing OF ba,es deliv-
ery. Edorts are making to settle the dispute.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

IS FOR REF. .Ins.-rhe steamer Jane Mosetep,
OF New York, arrived at the Harlan ~ llolngs.
worth Co. yards for repairs, yesterday after
noon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

DISPATCHES from New Hampshire, last night
yiye at least nine, and probably eleven, Ropub-
I,c,n majority in the Legislature, which secur..
the Governor
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
AIaba ma.

civil RIGHTS QUESTION AT MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, March l2.
Col Wagner of the theatre in this city, has
been held to bail for refusing to cell parquet
tickets to four colored men, in violation of the
Civil Rights bill.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

REMovAI.--The Delaware Institute OF Me-
charc Arts have removed from the =. T.. corner
of Fifth and Market to the 2nd story of Brad
fords new market building, $. W. corner of
Third and King. Entrance ON Third st.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

X. OF PA session of the Grand Lodge,
knights of Pythias, was held in this city. last
evening, to consider matters OF financial interest
| to the order. The session well attended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
IleW advertisements.

GH Ok FOR VERY SUPERIOR
DO. .Aep hard White Ash >tove Coal. our pat
ent wagon delivers 1t into the cellar without dirt or
trouble, GEO. w. BUSH II SON.
Ernnih Street Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

SAiLED.-The steamer Cho,oan, built by the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. for the North Caro-
lima trade, left yesterday afternoon, for her
route, she having been completed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

DEsTIruTIoN IN THE WEsr-Cyrus Stern, Ill
Market st sends us the following
lam about sending box of garden seeds,
&c, to my BROTHER Jacob Il. Stern, Of Harrison
Co Iowa, where the grass hoppers eat nearly
all kind. tf crops, the past season entirely up,
AMI where very many are now suffering for the
recassa,ies of life. But few in the entire county
have garden seeds for the near spring planting,
and very many are utterly without means or
friends to aid them in this fearful d emma.
Persons wishing TO send any kind of seeds by
this medium, can do so, by sending them pro-
pei tied mp and labelled to No. Ill Market ST.,
and I will see that they are promptly shipped,
and my brother. on the spot, will see to their
faithful distribution Help has not been asked
for but it seems eminently proper to give it.
The box will be open till Wednesday the llth
inst
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

CoLoRFD BAPTIST SUNDAY ScuooL-A Sunday
School hs- recently been organized for the COL
oled people under the auspices of the First Bap-
tst clu, ct. L. NJ. Eastwood pastor. This school
lis tie result of felt need among the people for
whom 1t is designed for a place in which there
tue Baptist faith. The place of meeting will be
in the hall on Twelfth ST., between Market and
Orange. The following officers have been elected
AZ conductors of the school Superintendent,
Hiram Yerger; Assistant Miss A. Cosgrove
Secretary, John Crooks Treasurer, VIM. Brian.
cordial invitation is extended to the colored
people of the community to unite with the
school aud thus secure the success of an enter
Prise conducted i'll their behalf and to the ill.,
tercst of the Masters cause.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

GARDEN SEEDs.-Persons wishing Driggs IL
Bros celebrated garden seeds can procure them
III any quantity at Buckingham's, Front and
Sbipley
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

MEDICAL Ga,pUArEs.-The commencement
exercises of Jefferson Medical College, i'll Phila-
delIl'ia, took rlace yesterday. Among tho
Graduates are Samuel L. Barr, Taylor l.. Nit
ch.lli and j. t. Eskridge, all of this State.
:, Among the graduates at tho Hahnnemann
Medical College, on Wednesday, was DIR. +. +.
rrSntz, of this city. He graduated at Jefferson
College in 1869
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

BURIAL of AN AGED CoIDoRrD WOMAN. Ara
mnta Ward, a colored woman said 10 be lOs
years Of age was buried, yesterday afternoon,
from 303 East Fifth street. Her death occurred
on the 6th inst. She was native of Cecil coun-
~. Md.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsmIsaToN, March 12.
Probabities For the Middle States. higher
pressure, westerly winds and warm clearing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

MEAT TnIgvEs.-Esquire Publ yesterday gave
an audience to John Butcher, Wesley Butcher,
Eli Butcher and Susan Butcher, arrested by
constables Pritchett and Whteman. charged
with the larceny of bacon from John Bddle, OF
New Castle bundr ID. John and Wesley were
held for court, the latter being committed III
default of bail, and the others will be given
further examination.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

THE GOLDEN SrATE-Mr. Chas V. Hall OF
Los Angeles, will give his illustrated lecture on
California at the Unitarian church, on Monday
March 18th The illustrations will consist of a
selection from 500 views, taken from nature.
shown by aid of the calcium light camera, 20
feet in diameter The views were taken by
Bradley and Rulofsnn, who ook the national
gold medal for the best Photographic work III
the United States. This will be rare chance to
get btgnt and vivid presentation of the see
new and life of the Pacific coast, being the re.
suit of 90 years in that favored land MIR. Hal
gives these lectures in the interest of emigra'
ton to California. He will set forth the re-
sources and various attractions of the State
will speak of the productions climatic advanta
ges, etc. thereby hoping to induce men of CAPT
tai and industry to go there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

POLICE CouRT.-James Roberts and Spencer
Greenwood, for disordery conduct, were each
bound over for better behavior.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12

STEAM SAW
AND PLANNING MILL
Particular attention given to filling orders for
OAK, WHITE, AND YELLOW PINE.
CUTTING WHITE PINE DECKING A SPECl-
Atty.
AL kinds OF
PLANNING, MATCHING, AND Shifting
ATTENDED, TO PROMPTLY AND AT REASONABLE PRICES
Also a large STOCK OF
SAWED SHINGLES, SP0KES, AND
PICKETS ALWAYS ON HAND.
WHITE AND r. o. FILING.
II. W. CAUSE
Foot West Street,
ian1sd&wfp Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-12
E,RESh MINED COAL.

am pleased to be able to announce to the citizens
of Wilmington that have make arrangements by
which am rec iving daily, direct from one OF the
best mines in the shamokin region, full supply OF
fresh mined coal which am selling at regular prices
an1 delivering promptly.
Fresh mined coal Is always far superior to that
which has heen exposed to the weather all winter,
and is now being dug up and shipped here 70 be
so by some OF our large dealers. A look at both
would convince any one of this fact.
apris-iyof JOSEPH FOUT.