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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

HOLIDAY Gaops.-The hard times seem to be
among the things of the past, Judging from
the amount of Holiday Goods our neigh
bors Boughmsn, Thomas u Co. are selling.
They have all kinds of fancy goods,a at very mod
crate prices, and are determined to please all
who may want goods in their line.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
The Baltimore and Savannah Line.

The creditors of the Baltimore and Savannah
Steamship Company yesterday held another
meeting and decided to make the effort to re-
lieve the steamships from claims and continue
the line. and there is promise that they will sue
rnpd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

The MARKETS, THIS MORNING. The extreme
of the farmers and they were willing for once
to make quick sales and small profits. Upon in
qury as to the Wholesale price of pork, a.CoM-
MERcIAL reporter was informed that it WAS $3.50
but as it was cold SO would do. Poultry, too,
showed corresponding reduction, turkeys sell
ling for Is and 16 cents per pound, and other
poultry for about the same. Material for christ
mas dacnratinnh WAS abundant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
THIRD EDITION.
weather IL Kec0rd.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
Associated Fress Special Telegram.
WARRINGTON, Dec. is.
For the Middle States, stationary or rising ba-
rometer, cooler Northwest winds aud clear
weather, followed in the Middle States by fresh
Southwest winds and warmer md partly cloudy
weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
Dailp Goatmertiaf.
=, gMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY,
Francis G. Ferris.
A Thought i'm JourmaIism.

Newspapers which honestly advocate certain
nr,nciples of government are loss " the tools OF
a marty than those which, profossing to be Tin
iopenient, throw aside all consistent devotion
10 principle, and become the tool OF which
eger party which is most able aud willing to IA
,,r thejr own interests.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
New Advertisements, To-day.

Lost-pair gold spectacles
Monitor over coats-Geo Stone
SILK ties-W Sharp
Reduction In dress goods-W Sharp
Proposals for laying water pipts
Pianos-Albrecht n Co -
Notice-Board of Directors w r X
Notice-Members OF Asylum Lodge
Furniture-Mc cClellands special notice
Rena at the Opera Hoase, Christmas nigh
SILK Umbrellas-W b Sharp
Holiday toys-John l. Gouley
City Ordinance conc rning markets
! inen handkercbiefs-W Sharp
Buxbaum's brevity
Wheeler X Wilson-brevity
Mixed candies-brevity
Donahoe's brevity
Fullmer'S brevity
Gouert's brevlty
Dubell's brevty
Enterprise Cos brevity
City Laundry brevity
Cheap shoes-Fennesseys brevty
violins Banjos, &c-brevty
Tatnall's brevity
Adairs brevity
Webb's brevity
warwick coilar-brevity
humford Bros. breYJy
Fourth street toys-brevity
Cough Syrup-Dr Bulls brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

REWARD OFFERED superintendent Kenney
offers reward of two hundred dollars for the
arrest and conviction of the person or persons
who placed obstructions on the Delaware Rail-
road near Armstong's, last. Saturday evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

At the Teachers Institute, (No. l Public
School, on Tuesday afternoon next, at 4 o'clock,
Mrs. Nj Josephine Warren, of Philadelphia, an
elocutionist of much ability, will give readings.
The public are invited to be present
The Buell. family will give musical entertain
ment, in Grace NJ E. church, on Monday even
secure large attendance.
The Board of Directors of the Young Men 3
Christian Association will meet, this evening, at
their rooms, Sixth and Shipley Street, at 8
o'clock.
Love feast in the Union NJ. L. Church, last
night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
Asw advertisements.

NORTH FRANKLIN RED ASH COAL
IN FOR OPEN CRATES MAKING A QUICK
FIRE, WITHOUT DUSTOR SMOKE. PR1CE$T.Oo
SCAsH. ALSO, PRIME HICKORY WOOD.
GEO. w. BUSH u SUN, French st. wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

r UMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER
STRAIN SAW AND PLANNING MILL.
Particular attention given to nling orders for
WHITE PINE DECKING, BILL TIMBER, DELLA
WARE AND SUSQUEHANNA WHITE OAK
PLANK, AND WHITE AND RED OAK
PILIE9
AL kinds of
PIaning, Matching and Sitting.
Always on hand large stock OF
WHITE PINE FLOORING, BOARDS, PLANK
SHINGLES, P1CKETS,
sHd general assortment Of building materials
II. w. CAUSE,
Foot West Street,
snlsddWfp Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
Associated Press Special telegram
NEW YoRK, Dec. IS.
Gold opened, this morning, at $1.141s.
FURNISHED by Craige, johnson & Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Sts.l
--...t...e LONDON, 70 80 P. NJ, Dec. 18.
Oonsols for money 93 13-16;account, 93 15-16;U.
s. 2Os Of 1866 10411 1s67s, 1o6sl; 10 4o's 1861.
new SIS of 81, 105; Erie common shares, 13]5;
preferred, 27. New York Central, 96.
FRANKFORT, Dec. IS.
IT 4 honda of 1862 $685.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

Com inerclal REPORTS.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Associated rress Special Telegram
.a...r.ts . PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18.
Flour dull, and prices weak Western family,
$5 750D8 so ;Penna do, $6@6.75 high grades,
S7@8 Rye -four, $5@5.1211. Wheat inactive /;
Penna red, 81 S5@1. 40 Western do. S1@1 is !;
amber 81 41@1. AZ. Rye ranges from So to $50.
Corn fairly active old yellow 72@73c new 60
@G4o. Oats firn white 45@52c; mixed 42ta i5c
Whiskey S1.l6. Iaet
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDywINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND aRAIN--C0RREcTKD DAILY.
Family Flour. $8.t O99 90
Extra Flour. -, 675Q@8. so
Superfiue Flour ur................... 4.75@5. rs
Wheat, .............,...... L35
Corn. Old, 73c
U New. 58c
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18

The attention Of those looking for presents is asked
to the stock on exhibition in Carpet Department.
NOTE.-At no previous season has the entire
stock been more attractive or at as low average
pricep In all the Departments Will be found artl-
Giles suitable for useful presents at prices that can
vite the public generally. decls u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-18
FOURTH EDITION.
saipwreck on the High Sea.

ALL THE CREW OF AN AMERICAN BRIG PERISH Bu
TWO.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

quel to similar wounds, In the
course of my former profession,
have rendered IL scarcely less So
to me at this far distant day--f0r
/ am recording an event which
marked nearly half a century ago.
The ball once obtained by post
norton dissection, was found 70 be
but slightly fiattened. The jury Of
inquest had therefore but little
difficulty in determining TO whose
rifle among several in the neigh
berhood tested, the fatal missile
had belonged. 1t exactly fitted
rifle belonging to q young man
whose name the village bears, and
with which the woodcock had
been shot, as he himself, In con-
scious innocence Of Intentional
harm, frankly confessed.
Then there followed q most care-
full inspection OF the locality--the
standpoints Of the shooter and the
shot, &c. The only solution of
the problem was that the ball, af-
ter killing the bird, had passed
through the rotten wood Of the
stump on which 1t was feeding,
and merely grazed the bark Of
one or moro Of the trees inter-
vening between the schOol-liouse,
which then stood pretty thick,
and glanced therefrom 50 as to
change the course of the ball. caus-
ing DETECTION Of at least thirty
degrees.
Many were the searches for some
mark upon the trees, not only by
the jurymen, but by US children,
and other unofficial searchers alike.
But none was ever found.
There was now q sadly vacant
desk on the girls side Of the old
school. But to no scholar was the
shock OF her death SO severe as to
me. To me she was moro than =
fellow pupil. We were from ad-
joining farms, and had traversod
in part the same road to and from
school for days, months and years,
and / had come to love her with a
schoolboy's love--or to at least
| imagine that / did, which to my
young heart was all the same
Hence, doubtless, the vividness of
my recollection of the startling
event. And most startling, rs well
as saddening 1t was, not only to
myself in especial manner, for the
reason have first assigned, but to
the young man whose accidental
shot, most Borr0wfully to himself,
had prematurely deprived her OF
her life. j. T.. s..
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

The Detroit POst has Joined the
ranks OF the scOffers. Hear it,
1.-THE Lapeer Democrat tells with
distressing particularly how an old
man, living at Rich township,
while returning on horseback from
a dance the other night, was pur-
sued by q pack of wolves, how his
horse turned on them, and by
Stamping and kicking killed seve-
raiof them, and how the rest chas-
ed him to his own door, which he
entered with difficulty, leaving the
exhaused horse to be rended in
pieces and devoureds We never
could quite believe that wolfstory
and it really seems to be growing
more incredible every year,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
Communicated.
THE COUNTY ROADS.
To the Editors Of the Independent

To the Editors Of the Independent
l desire to add something on the
road question, crude though my
thoughts may be. 1t is al
lodged that the farmer pays all the
taxes and does all the labor. / diff
fer with the author of the asser-
ton.
Under the present system the
poor man works on the road and
pays in proportion the same taxes.
In my district / have list of for
three persons, and out of all these
only three are farmers. The truth
is when those over fifty and those
under twenty-one years OF age are
exempted: there are but few
left to work the roads, and as
for the levy it is too insignificant
to amount to anything. Can a
blacksmith iron your wagon with
ont the tools to do it with? How
then can the county court expect a
road surveyor to make or repair
roads without the means. The
blame rests with the justice who
makes the road levy. He is re-
sponsible for bad roads and for all
damages l think the road dis
tricts should be divided. The roads
should he worked early in the
Spring,a soon as the frost is out of
the ground so that they will be
settled before the heavy rains.
better SYSTEM would be to rec a
a road surveyor 10 do notr' 1u,re
but work on the -.lng eise
they are inspected aOaos 1ntii
the justice OF TIE district "0'oI ~
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13


AT a meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Martinsburg & Potomac
Railroad Company, at the Court
house, ON Tuesday, j. B. A. Mad
enbousch was called to the chair,
and G. J. Faulkner, Jr., was elect
ed Secretary.
President II. B. Kennedy made
a report of the earnings and ex-
penses for the last fiscal year, show
ing that the receipts had been 3d.
600 more than the expenditures.
and stated his satisfaction at the
results accomplished by the road.
t. B. Kennedy was elected Pres
ident,a and the following gentlemen
were elected Directors
j. @. A. NADBNBoUsCH,
G. j. FAULKNER,
O. n. LULL,
JOHN STEWART,
B. CUsHwA,
ID. o. GEHR,
E. S. TRoXELL,
w. l.. CHAMBERS,
FREDERICK WATTS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

MISSIONARY DAY AT THE M 1.
e. CHURCH. Prof. Lippineott, of
Dickinson College, will occupy the
pulpit of the M. E. Church next
Sabbath, February 14th), both at
IL A. NJ. and p. NJ. Public are
cordially invited. The Juvenile
Missionary Society will also hold
"Motto Anniversary" in the af-
ternoon at 2:30 P. NJ. Those who
wish to enjoy pleasant hour, are
requested to be present. Prof
Lippincott will deliver the annual
address,, J. F. OCKERNAN,
Bid Pastor.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
Communicated
THE COUNTY COURT.
Msssrs Editors :

MeSSfS fttt1tOT5
see by the last number OF Buzz
fuz'S issue my name mentioned in
connection with others, circulating
petitions asking the Legislature to
amend our constitution, so as to do
away with the County Court and
have either supervisor or .om-
missioner system for county gov
eminent. This great defender OF
the county court endeavors to Gre
ate the impression that i was fa-
vorable to that antique folly I'M
til was defeated for its presiden-
cy. He is utterly mistaken.
never thought Of presiding over
that courl, which for legal ignor..
ance must be disgrace to judicial
proceedings.
Whilst might be willing To rep
resent my township in a body that
only required ordinary business
tact, | should never attempt to fill
a position which men only can fill
well, who are trained for years in
Its calling. Whilst at the request
OF the people / was a candidate for
the position, yet 1t is well known
that did my utmost to defeat IL.
and was among those who swelled
the majority against county court
to nearly 1000. Had / been elected
1 would have resigned and then
let them appoint Buzfuz or some
other Antediluvian TO fill the bill.
The defender of the County Cours
thus seeks to create the impression
that the signers of the petition do
not belong TO the solid men Of this
county, are not entitled to infiu-
ence,so that our delegates may not
pay any attention to our request.
but 1 believe our delegates know
that fully tWo-thirds of the demo-
Gratis and conservatives, If they
ever were in favor of il are now
heartily tired of the county court,
as are also the republicans. I
don't know that the present legis-
iature will heed the wishes of the
people ON this question, but we
VIII give them the opportunity,
and II they decline, why there Is q
day coming when the peoples
wish will be gratified.
ID. II,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
LOCAL BREvITIES.

There is notning half SO sweet
i'm life as a schoolgirls chewing
gum.
The weather has "Bulied" the ice
market. Consumers can scarcely
(" Bearu it.
The moral delinquency of the
ground hog can never be suf-
ficiently condemned
The net receipts of the Catholic
fair, which closed on Saturday
night, amounted to $3.50.
The days are growing longer at
the rate ofabout two minutes and
fifteen seconds each day.
The polar wave-long may ii
not wave Ger the land of the free
and the home of the brave.
There is evidently some legisla-
lation needed in regard to the ops-
rations of the Ground Hog.
The gas is so poor in Kansas
city that the people can't see their
way clear to pay what they owe.
There was sleighing party at
Mr.. w. II. Mong's on Monday
night, and the young folks had a
delightful time.
The B. & O. r, r. now have a
cashier at their local Offices. Mr..
S. HI. Martin is the cashier at this
place.
r. Custom, of Morgan county
we are told, will take up his perm
anent residence at Charleston
He ought to.
Rev. John G.. Wolf will preach
in the Reformed Church on Sun
day morning and evening at IL A.
M. and Pm.
Now all the farmers fear that
the wheat has been injured by the
cold weather, and that insures us
an excellent crop.
A touching obituary: "He knew
the value of an editors time, and
never trespassed long upon it,"
Peace to his ashes.
Rev. DIR. Andrews, of Shepherds
town will preach in the Episcopal
Church, % W. on Sunday even
ing 18th inst, at o'clock.
This is hard weather on partrid.
ges, and unless some are caught
and kept over, tine next season viii
not pan out well for sportsmen.
Sale bills, horse bills, and all 9th
er kinds of poster printing done in
best style and at lowest rates, a.
the NDENT Steam Jot
Rooms.
Ought not the County Cour
make better arrangements TO hea'
the Courthouse. 1t is Impossible
to get along with two stoves IL
real cold weather.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

A Hagerstown chap put his
tongue in contact with an iron
awning post last Tuesday night,
Just for fun. If it is fun to have a
tongue in condition to be of no
service for articulation or other
purposes, then he has surfeit
of it.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
When the new years come and the old

When the new years come and the old
years go,
How, little by little, all things grow!
All things grow-and all decay
Little by little passing away,
Little by little, ON fertile plain,
Ripens the harvests Of golde- 49,.
Little BY little old tasks .ra aone me-"
little bv I;ftIe tbe ne faithful won
And the ,onae. - longest day
Passing WI. 1t life are passing away,
The new -snout return-while So
years come and the old years GO
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

A young man named John Tay-
lor, residing near Hagerstown, ac-
cidentally shot himself the other
day while hunting rabbits. No
vital part was struck, and his
wounds are not dangerous.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

The sleighing party at M. w
Ell. Showers Wednesday night was
largely attended by persons from
town and various parts ofthe coun-
ty. A pleasant time was had, and
the dancing was kept up until 3
O'Clock in the morning.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

Few are aware Oh 10 q importance
OF checking a cor .sh or common
cold IN its nrst <tage. That which
in the begiTa lining would yield to a
mild remedy, IL neglected, soon
preys upon the lungs. DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup affords instant relief
Price. % cents.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

A young lady at the Post Office
got to putting on airs about stamps.
The clerk gave her some green
ones. She asked him if he didn't
Rave any pink ones her station.
cry was pink, and she wanted
stamps to match. She was not ac-
commodated.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

"A Stratagem, is the title of an
original story of thrilling interest
written for the INDEPENDENT b. !,
"B. S. c." which will appee r in
next weeks issue of the W. xeh,v
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

From the report of the State
Superintendent of Free Schools,
we CLEAN the following in regard
to the growth of the system. The
number of children attending the
free schools of the State, during
the year ending August 81, 1874,
was 29.340 greater than any pre-
vious year. The enumeration for
that year was 173, 462, and the
attendance 110,530, leaving g.
932 as the number who remained
outside of any school, less the uum-
Der who received instruction in
private institutions. Thega in in
the value Of school property dur
ing the twelve months ending Au-
gust 81, 1878, was $165, 461.27,
and for the year ending August
81, 1874, was $138, 8O4.81. The
increase in the receipts during the
first mentio ned period made
ga, 1896, with a decrease of 81,
1900 for the last year. AS to
expenditures, the total for the lat
ter year amounted to $704,767.86
and for the former to $606,991.-
IL, an increase of $97,776.68.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
Proceedings of the Council.

The Council met on Tuesday ev-
ening. Present-Mayor Chambers
and Messrs. Miller, Baker,
Staley, Rutherford, Wolfes, Cline,
Ferrin and Perryman, Ceuncilmen
On motion it was ordered that
Mr.. Blocher be notified not to put
water in any premises, or make any
alterations of water pipes with
out applying at water office and to
furnish the Council with list Of
all parties Tor whom he has put in
water.
On motion of Mr.. Rutherford, it
was ordered that all owners of
property be held responsible for
the use of water instead of tenants.
On motion OF Mr.. Baker the reg
lister was instructed to make out
and present all bills for water now
due against tenants.
The bill of the Martinsburg Gas
Company was referred to a special
committee for examination.
On motion of Mr.. Miller the prop
osition ofthe Gas Company to light
up the town and keep the posts in
repair for certain amount per fost
per annum was accepted, and the
special committee was authorized
to sign contract for the same.
On motion of Mr.. Miller the Ser
geant was instructed to notify Mr..
Meade to abate nuisance in the
shape of cow stable on King st.
On motion adjourned.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

1t is reported that the Kanawha
river is full of heavy ice, and con-
sequently the Permanent seat" is
completely cut off from all commu-
munication except by telegraph.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

The difference of ruling by the
County Court between the Bow
man case and the Boltz case is
eliciting considerable comment. Ii
it was right to discharge Bowman
it was feurfold right to discharge
Boltz. Some things however are
beyond the foreknowledge OF
God.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
Fire i'm Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, II eb. "a fire,
which it is feared will prove disastrous
is now raging at Keen 81 Coates tam
merry near Front and Laurel streets.
Two alarms have been lready sound
ed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
M A r RTED-

On the 10th inst, by Rev. Wn. Ger
hardt, Mr.. A. Il. johnson to Miss Ellz-
abeth Doer, both Of this city.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13

The West Virginia Conference OF
the u. B. Church, held in Hagers-
town, has made the following APP
pointments for the next Confer
ence wear:
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-13
DIED.
On the 9th inst, VIM Ferran, son Of
John Ferran. aged years.

John Ferran. aged ! years.
Of pneumonia, February /, 1875, at
the residence at her brother-in-law, j.
III. Rohr, near Kimmundy, ILL.,, Miss
fseulah A. Wedd lie. formerly of this
county, aged about 40 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord
Miss Emma v. Sharff, daughter of
Henry Sharff, departed this life on Sunday
the Gath of January, 1875.
The deceased connected herself
with the Episcopal church in
Hedgesville about two years ago,
and so far as we know, endeavored
to walk worthy of the high voca-
ton wherewith she was
called. In common with all chris
tians, she experienced opposition
from tho 3 who are ever ready to
detract from the character of a
follower of Him who said My king
dom is not ofthis world" Her last
illness was protracted and severe,
vet no murmu- escaped her lips,
and with cheerful submission she
calmly awaited her demise. The
life of a true follower of christians
will be characterized by a diversity
of experience, and the visible fruit
will be the true index or reflection
ofthe character.
The departed manifested ready
desire to work i'm the interest of the
church with which she was con-
nected, and her pastor can testify
to the earnest enquiry, and deep
penitence that marked the begin
ning of her christian life; and how
licitous she was in behalf of her
brothers and sisters that they
should earl begin to work out
their salvation, and travel with her
the path of wisdom. We fondly
hope that she has won the crown
and now rests with the faithful Of
Gods elect. G. S. M.
FROSTBURG, MD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-19
Indian Raid into Cana aa.

OTTAWA, May l3.-The government mas
received adyices from the northwest mounted
police to the effect that the Black Feet In
dians, who occupy reservation stretching
10 a considerable extent along south of the
Canadian boundary, made raid recently
into Canadian territory and stole large
number of horses, in one case clearing out
an Indian encampment completely or all lts
horses. The thieves were pursued, put
managed TO escape.
The dominion Government has directed the
attention of the government at w ashington
TO the matter, and called upon 1t TO preserve
tained i'm Canadian territory. The raiders
came from the eastward, making long de-
tour, and sweeping everything before them.