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possession. This called for the reading
of another ordinance aid it was decided
that the town would give lease, but as
for possession that was question they
Were not prepared to answer. Mr.. Smalis
said that he bought piece of property
Tor taxes two years ago and all the bene-
fit he had derived from it was,thc privilege
OF paying taxes on it ever since. This
p1vlige 1t was agreed Mr.. Smalls should
continue continue to enjoy. Adjourned to April
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BEAUFORT, $. c. APKIL 81, 1879.
BALDWIN APPLEs
at French's.

Messrs r. P. Rumble 6 Co. have succee-
ded Walker & Scott as agents for the
New York and Port Royal Steamship line.
Read the calls in another column for
meetings of the Directors and Stockhol-
ders of the Port Royal Railroad.
A fire on the roof of the kitchen of d.
c. Wilson on Sunday Aybrning last called
out the machines. Their assistance how
ever was not needed.
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Assessment for 1878


OFFICE County AUDITOR.
Beaufort, S. c.. April IA, 1875.
The Act relating to the assessment of
property having been amended, the as
sessmcnt for the fiscal year of 1875 will
commence OH the
FIRST DAY OF JUNE
and continue until the Goth day of July
next.
The assessment will be for
Personal PROPERTY
only, but those failing to assess lands
last year, or who have
SOLD OR PURCHASED
nds since the last assessment, will note
said changes on their returns, together
with any changes that may have taken
place in the boundaries of their lands,
consequent on such sale or purchase,
with a statement az to whether said
lands 30 sold or purchased Is Plow,
Meadow, or Wood land. This statement
Is necessary in
EVERY CASE
where lands have changed hands, and
will save taxpayers much trouble, rs we'll
as conduce to the correctness of the o.
fetal record, and greatly facilitate the
payment of taxes.
EACH LAND OWNER
must answer the questions on the return
as to his Post Offl"e, IN a lcgihle hnnI,
as this will render correspondence
between this Office and taxpayers easy
whenever inquiries are necessary.
THE BOUNDARIES
Of epery tract of land must bc given this
Office (where the same has not already v
been furnished so that the Auditor may
know the exact locality of every piece of
land in the County.
In making returns great care must he
taken to have them cnrrcct, as errors in
returns invariably (when not discovery
BILE by this Otfice) get on the Tax Dupli-
Gates; often proving expensive to tax
payers, as well as troublesome to the
Auditor.
Further notice will he given in due
time.
l.. g. LANGLEY,
County Auditor.
april II Ct.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING,

THERE WILL BE A MEETING of
the Stockholders of the Port Royal Rail
Road Company Mt the Mansion House in
Port Royal, s. c., Wednesday May 9TH.
at 12 m.
w. N. Read,
Sec. and Treasurer
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New Advertisements.
DIRECTORS MEETING.

THERE WILL BE A MEETING Of
Directors Of the Port Royal Rail Road
Co. at the Mansion House in Port Royal
S. c., Tuesday May 4th. 1875, at 8 p. IN.
w. NJ. Read.
Sec. and Treasurer.
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ID ELLIS,
FRUITS.
('-ANDIIcS.
TOYS.
CA X ISS.


CA X lSSs.
NUTS
\ full assortment of the above consist
ing of ORANGES, LEMONS.
APPLES. DATES, FIGS, BANANAS.
.ill kinds of FRENCH cnnfcc.ioncry.
BRAZIL. NUTS, HICKORY NUTS,
WALNUTS. ALMONDS. PFCANS.
ICED, FRUIT, SPONGE, POUND
and every other kind of CAKES ON hand
or made to order
Particular attention given to supplying
parties with all neccss sry articles.
GOODS use full "a well as ORNAMENT VI
received by every steamer from NEW
YORK.
James odell
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
women Funeral Thieves.

correspondent of the Pottstown Lecger says
In the neighborhood of Fox Hill, Pottsgrove
township, Montgomery Co., there resides two
females, mother and daughter, who make it
their business to attend all the funerals for
miles around, not for the purpose Of paying any
respect to the dead, but matter of specula-
tion. They rarely, il ever, accompany the funer-
al cortege to the grave, but remain about the
house and endeavor to insinuate themselves in
to the good graces of those having charge OF
the culinary arrangements, and endeavor not
only to get good dinner, but if possible carry
away with them well-filled baskets of eatables
prepared for the occasion. IT. they fail in this
our correspondent says, they have no compunc-
tions Of conscience.sbout helping themselves in
stealthy manner.
They have become so bold in this work, and
met with such success, that they have not
stopped here, but have recently been detected
In stealing other articles that they found lying
around loose. They were plying their old game
at 4 funeral on w ednesday last. After the din
ner had been eaten, lady friend of the deceased
discovered that a new parasol belonging to her
was missing and an old one left in it's place.
The residence of the two women alluded to
above was searched, and the missing parasol
found in their possession, besides lot Of hair
brushes and children's clothing, which had been
taken from other parties. Legal proceedings,
we understand, are to be instituted against these
long-fngered females, and until then we with
hold their names.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
Political Notes,

The New York Legislature died in the odor of
Democratic sanctity, and yet the New York
World, which Is good Democratic authority, says
Of it: "Regretfully we withhold our denial
that numerous members OF the present Legisla-
ture have made themselves al merchantable al
tea and sugar"
AWestern Democratic organ says "We are
about tired Of defeating the Republican party OH
paper"
Commenting upon some recent Democratic
actions in st Louis, in connection with the cleo
tion for Mayor in that city, the New York Tri-
bune says they twill be regarded by thousands
OF Independent voters throughout the North
west as strong evidence that the Democratic
party is unworthy of trust"
Mr.. Morton is very able man. He would
make good President. But he ia not Likely to
be the man upon whom the!National Convention
will unite for the standard bearer OF the Repub-
lican forces in the next National campaign.--
Syracuse Journal, Rep.
Republican Conventions should not abandon
their intention to express their opposition to
third term. President G. ants letter gives them
an opportunity to condemn the principle with
out rejecting upon him. 1t would be well to
crush the proposition so completely now that it
will never rise up again.-N. y. Tribune.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
Literary Notes,


Oliver Wendell Holmes has written what is
pronounced very spirited poem for the Cen
tenniai of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and it is to
be published in few days by J. r. Osgood Il
Co.
The demise of Old and Ne,1--or its absorp-
ton by Scrabner-is matter causing no small
chagrn in Boston, but it is said that the vacancy
left is soon to be supplied by the starting of an
other monthly. 1t is to make it's appearance
early in the Autumn. A juvenile monthly, also,
to be called Wide A,odke, will soon appear, the
Wholesale consolidation Of 30 many Of the chill
dren's monthles with 81. Nicholas, having left
that door open.
-Nasbys new book called ''The Morals of
Abou Ben Adhem." This is the dedication /:
',ro My Mother-in-law whose disinterested SER
vices in caring for My Wife, during seven criti-
cal periods, and likewise caring for seven chill
dren during Teething, Measles, Mumps, Scarla-
tina, and other diseases incidental to childhood
receiving therefor only tolsat she ote merit not
only praise but ladmiration, and whose leaving
my house, umbrella and all, always at the pre-.
else time when there was no more hard work to
do was consideration itself, dedicate this vol
ume."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
varirsaes Of American Crops.

-VaFAc Aeh OA AMERICAN crops. .
A hundred years ago all our species OF field
crops, except Sorghum, were already III cpltva-
ton here. While this is true. the number Of
varieties Of these crops then was less. neigh
borhood would know perhaps three or four var
ietiea Of each species, rarely more. About that
time many farmers began to grow more kinds.
in order that if one failed because Of
bad season, others might sue
ceed Old varieties were slowly i'm
improved by careful selection of seed, but the
occurrence of new ones depended on accident,
or on causes not then understood. Late in the
last century and early in this the facts relating
to the production OF new varieties of cultivated
plants began to be studied by new methods, and
through the observations and experiments OF
botanists and gardeners rather than by farmers,
the law came to be better understood. As a
result Of this knowledge, varieties are now mnl-
tiphed almost at pleasure, and the kinds in
cultivation, or at least known, amount to hum
dreds or even thousands for each species.
As an example We may mention pota-
toes. Deane, in his New England Far
mer,"a dictionary which processes to contain
I" q compendious account Of the art OF hus-
bandry as practiced 10 the greatest advantage in
this country" published at Boston in 1890, says,
No longer ago than the year II 10 We had but
one sort, small reddish colored potato, Of SO
rank a taste that it WAS scarcely eatable." He
then enumerates about twelve different varieties
known up to the date of writing which
had originated in various countries, some in
the old world. The paucity of kinds WAS often
spoken of by writer's before the revolution.
Guided by the knowledge since gained, single
American experimenter claims to have produc-
ed and tested 5000 different varieties. Other
crops have a,similar but not quite 30 striking a
history. Several hundred varieties of wheat
were grown and tried by one farmer in the Cen
esee valley all in thirty years. This has given
SO ample means Of selection, of choosing just
the best kind for each soil and condition.
that there is doubtless great actual increase
in production due to it, but its most obvious
effect ID to give us choice rs to quality.
With fruits this application of science has had
even more remarkable results than with grains.
Although but few field crops have been intro
duced since 1776, this is not true of field weeds
Some which actually came earlier only became
numerous and troublesome later, and others were
then introduced. Several local traditions exist
in the New England and Middle States OF weeds
introduced by the British armies and their allies
during thav war, which have spread and main
tanned foothod ever since. On the other hand
it is questionable if science has aided in the
suppression of weeds except in a general way
Prof. W. Fl. Brewer, in Harper's Magazine for
Nav,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
City BMsiuess pirfrtory.

| Auetisneers
L. W. stidham Son. III East 9TH street
Bankers and Brokers
r. r. Robinson Co.. 400 Market street.
He'll Ringers and Bill Posters,
Geo. W. jackson, 8 West 9Th st.
Boot and shoe Makers and Dealers.
| 7 9. AieIander. loa Market st
John :; Morels nd, 4th ard Poplar sta
W. A. Turner i 90. sis Market st.
Carpenters md builders.
s bel EsGn Res 1913 wAn
Cigars and Tobacco.
Brisbane d DeMainviIe, II E Fourth street
Geo. A. Davis 6J2 Shpley st.
Clocks. Watches. pnd-Jewclers.
j. Q. Massey, 4o4 King street.
Coach and CnrriRHe Material.
VIM. Green Co.. s. E. corner Sd and shipley sta
Druggists.
II. r. Bringhurst, 3l7 Market ST.
Florists.
Tatnall Co., Delaware Avenue and jefferson ST.
General Insurance Agents.
Thomas I. Plummor, 5o2 Market st.
Woolley Van Trump, 5l0 Market st.
Gents Furnishing Goods.
James n; Watson 4 Son. 4si Market st.
John P. Doushten lio Market st.
Hats Caps. &c
Gse, Sss Tss1Iep Sass ,:.s, e. Market II street
Iron nnd steel
VIM. Green Co., s. E. corner Sd and shpley sta
Livery Stables
Patrick Holland. 4. W. corner Front and Orange
Looking -(ilnsses md Frames
Elwood Doane, 10 west sth st.
f. McMonagle, ID and King sts.
Merchant Tnilors
Geo. Gouert 10 Il. 4th st.
John II. Muhlhausen, AIS King at,
Samuel Miller, jr., iO9 Market ct.
Paper Hnngings, Shades, &c
John r. Holt, ~ Market street
Real Estate Agents
Evans Pennington. Almonds Bdg., sth and Market.
III. NJ, Child l. Co.. 4 wost 9TH 1t,
j II Frazer Sd and Shipley sts
VIM. Reynolds Co., s3i Market st.
VIM McCauley d Co, Gus Market st.
Restaurant and Billiard Room
Joseph Fullmer, b04 and sos Market st.
Sewing nIachines
Grover Baker Sewing Machine Co, 5U7 King st.
New American Sowing Machine, 7lS Market st.
Uudertakers
Thomas j. Giles, al Shipey st.
R. s. Young, 1l0 West Tenth street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
THE WHITE BACKS UNDER THE LASH.

THE WHITE BACKS UNDER THE LASH.
The Gazette essays criticism Of our remarks
on the fact that the whipping post is now
shedding its benefcence mainly on white backs,
and says:
'.The peculiar mode Of punishment WAS not
designed mainly to punish the colored people.
The laws Of Delaware make no distinction in
this matter. The white thief as well as the
black is subject to the lash. In the time Of sla-
very but few negro slaves were found in the pill
lory. They were generally stbject to the lash OF
their masters, and feared to steal. The hen
roost and smoke-house' wore prey to the free
negroes"
What we said, especially, was that tbs pillory
and post we're intended for the punishment of
colored people, and that now the whites were
getting most OF their fayors. This Is quito true.
The Gazette, in fact, does not controvert the
statement It does, however, represent that
the Laws for the use Of thel whipping penalty
make no distinction in regard to.color. At pres
ent they do not, but formerly they did. That
distinction WAS part Of the whipping system.
As the Gazette says, the slaves were whipped by
their owners, and -we.ladd-the free negroes
were intended to be whipped by the Sheriff. A
very important discrimination was made against
them For the same offence they were whipped
twice a. much as q white man would be. A white
man convicted Of larceny was to be whipped with
twenty lashes, while q free colored person WAS
to have thirty-nine..l .lashes This was the dis
tinction which the law of Delaware made and
persisted in, until.-the amendments to the Ma
iona Constitution, and the legislation Of Con-
gress under them purged our laws Of this, with
many other discrimlnatonsi against the colored
people.
We repeat our statement of the fact thai. the
whipping system in this State is relic of the
Slave era. 1t is the nublic administration Of the
plantation punishment. 1t was designed as a
terror to free negroes but they are being crowd
ed away from the enjoyment of it's benefits by
''the proud Caucasian"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

The New York Tribunes estimate Of Governor
Hartrsnft, and it's remarks upon the command
ing position which he occupies in Pennsylvania
politics are extremely near truth and justice. It
is a fact which has been more than once stated
in these columns that General Hartranft holds,
and has held, an independent position, strong
enough to command the support Of his party,
without regard to the asserted friendliness OF
Senator Cameron. The latter and his friends
are power in Pennsylvania, but they would not
undertake contest with Governor Hartranft,
except under circumstances of necessity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
r W. BRINE,

NO. II EAST WATER STREET.,
continues to make store and window awnings of all
varieties OF patterns in connection with sail making
= Az awnings, when desired, made mildew proof at
20 NJ b.-Canvass printing also promptly attended
~ my10-1m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

The CoNNIRcIAL piii be sent TO persons out Of the
city during the summer at 80 Cents menth, postage
prepaid.
TIE DELAWARE TRIBUNE, the weekly edition Of
the COMMERCIAL, will be sent to subscribers to any
rost once in the United States, at $500 per year.
the postage being prepaid by the publishers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tSundays
scepssd,) at tie CoMMERcIAL BUILDING, Sosth-'oest
corner Eta and Market Streets. TO0 cents copy
Ten cents sesk DKLIvxKKD FREE by carriers
sArossgAouf ts city, Txs Cox,RRcrAL irM be sent by
mad to any Post 0Hos in he,o cash County at $500
per annu, sl.so for nonths; 80 cents per month
Post Offices otsids Of Ne.o Casts county, $3.50 per
snnum s1.ao for three months; 80 esnts per month
The PuBIIsHms PREPAY POSTAGE IN aa eases.
COMMERCIAL STEAM PRINTING ROOMS, pro-
vtdsd With rsclass machinery and skxl ,oorsnle,
for esscutfrg Book JOB, and Mercantile Printing Of all
descriptions, at prices belov the lading Printing
Houses Of the large CITIES.
DELAWARE TRIBUNE, tWeekty) The Peni'lst'iar
organ Of Formers and Frait0ropers; great Family
Newspaper; published every Thursday morning, at
Ttso Dollars year. POSTAGE PREPAID BY THE PUB
ALgHIxa,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
&petixl Yadfes.

A Of1eMtal Pibc and Hurn SAlve.
Prepared b Hrs. Dr.. Foster An infAlltble REM
edy Tor piles QnternAl and externally and burns
Read the testimonials on circulars accompanying
each box. Price 20 cents each.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
H. DIXON.

oh e @ u e BOOKS ON CHEMICAL,
~ paper, almost as neat as engraving, printed Al
the COMMERCIAL of1ce, cheaper han slseufsre "'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
$pstiaI ynttfss.
Choice Soda Water,

Choice Soda water.
r. Bringhurst < Co. have re.opened their Mineral
Water Fountain for the season. The majority of
our citizens have tasted and know for themselves
the superiority OF the soda water from this fountain
and the delicious favor OF the Fruit syrups they
prepare, of which there are upwards OF twenty va
rietes. They have
GLASS SIPHON BOTTLES,
and the necessary apparatus for properly lling them
with highly charged Carbonic Acid Water, which
can be drawn at Will, making the bottles really
PORTABLE FOUNTAINS,
WHICH enable the invalid who may require It, or the
lover OF Soda Water who may desire IT, TO enjoy the
use OF this delightful beverage at any time al home
We have on draught the following popular
MINERAL SPRING WATERS:
Geyser, tsaratogs) Excelsior (Saratoga) High
Rock, (Saratoga,) Vichy, Kissingen. Also, the fol-
lowing waters in BEETLES Congress, Exec sior, la
thorn, Geyser, High Rock. ST. Louis, Magnetic,
Franklin, Baston Spa, Gettysburg, Misssquoi
Rockbridge Alum, st. Catharines Artcslan, Freid-
ericshalle, Yichy, setzer, Bedford, Etc.
E. BhINGHU URsT Il CO.,
Wholesale and Retail DruggistB,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Another Kip of those Elegant ChamOis
Skins.
Also, soda water and sarsaparilla, at the Della
ware Avenue Drug Store,
w. T. ALRICHS
Apothecary,
1ylI-t 300 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Mrs. Fosters Tonic Bilters.
Tonic, lnyigorating. Appetizer. Cures dyspepsia,
headache, nervousness, debility, fever and ague,
etc. Put up in quart bottles. Price, si.0o each.
Mrs Fosters Rose eWcrm-I.Oxenges.
An infallible remedy for worms. Safe pleasant
and reliable. Price 20 cents per box.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Mrs. Fosters letter SAlve.
For tetter, rlngworms. eruptions. To be used in
connection with tho Blood Puriner. Price rs cents
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Jordan's EOnIc Ale
Is Just what you want to strengthen the system,
under the enervating influences OF Spring sold by
b. G. SHOEMAKER,
PHARMACISTS,
novs-tf sos Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Il cheerfully give this testimony to the public that
MIS-. Fosters Blood Purifier and letter Ointment
cured me:
l was afflicted for many years with disordered
blood, troublesome and Obstinate letter of the
skin and swelling Of the glands Of the neck, which
was the occasion OF prolonged suffering and OK
pense.
l consulted eight of the most prominent physl-
clans in the city and used their medicine long time
without receiving any permanent relief; on the
contrary getting worse, till finally almost despair
ing Of hope, was induced to try Mrs. Fosters
Blood Purifier, which was recommended to me a.
being a certain cure for my disease. 1t was the
turning point in my case after using two bottles
OF the Blood Purifier In connection with the letter
Ointment, the swelling ceased, the eruptionB dlsap-
peared and now am entirely and efectually cured.
II further Information Is desired concerning my
case, call at my residence.
THOS SCOTT,
1890 Claymont Street, over llth Street Bridge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Cholera and Dinrrh1Bn Mixture.
Cures dIarrhes, dysentery, cholera morbus,
cramp pain, etc. Price 20 cents per bottle.
All the above remedies prepared and sold whole
sale and retail at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and Wpat
, 1875-03-24

Minnesota haa rcn11y fnllon lnck up
OIL tho old common-law doctrine that
n common carrier cannot charge moro tllntl
reasonable rites. 1icr Railroad Inv and tllat
Of Massachusetts arc much nike. We aro
coming to tho sano thing in illinois. Tic
sooner NO got there, tho l,cttcr.
The direct economic and the indirect polit-
ical, results Of tho Grange movement hnvo
been good. Tho growth Of cooperation
among the farmers Ia fact Of grcnt sig,,in-
canco. Tho intellectual atlyanco duo to tho
frequent ctub.,nootings llas not leon small.
Politically and Indirectly, three grcat benefits
inay be reckoued. Tho railroads haya boon
taught tint there il q higher power, pub
Ito opinion, which they cannot wantonly
defy. 4 body Of regulating laws has been
collected and tested. The experience gained
will Bervo ns tho foundation for future md
wiser legislation. Inst anl most important,
tl,o agricultural community Inns partially
walked to tho fact TINT tho chief causo OF its
troubles il protection; that it is systomnti-
cally aud legally rluntlored for tho sako of
Tho Eastorn manufacturer; md TINT "choap
transportation by means Of ront!-letl, rails,
md rolliug.stock, swollen in coat by high
tariff, is MI impossible thing. Tho high
tariff mnlics tho annunl rcpnirs Of our rail-
roads cost millions Of dollars moro than tl.oy
H1onld, anl tho farmers, in tho form OF
dearer freights, must pay those needless
millions forever. Who would be free, linn.
self mrst cast tho vote
, 1875-03-24

her good iufuence over tho persons who
dwell beyond the seas.
It In a gScat revival. No doubt nbo,,t Tint
Tho Pal 4|falrs sucerH and pions E.ramintrs
nnkind fomarlss about Atoopr's grammar can-
not hide tint fact. Whether tho work will
last Is another matter. rorhaps sou'e Of it
will. 1t In phenomenon In religion
such rs vo lava not had sinco WnrrE-
FIELD called multisutlcs TO repentance
with his farnoua saying: II Gun
write 'dannation' III the .1ust TINT covcrs
your Bibles" Brother AIoopY resembles
WnrrEf1ELp moro nearly than l,e does YVES.
LEI. and the formers work waa moro
flceting tllan the lattcr'a. Tho resemblance
may not hold good in this. however. Chicn-
go's preacher md singer may carry NIL before
them. md their work may hold. The Prince
Of Wnles is reported ms nbous to
leave for 1ntlia. Ige evidently fears
involuntary conversion. Leading ALBERT Ed
WARD in tho right path, would DO triumph
indeed. Having dons TINT our missionaries
might return and attack with eo,no hope Of
success tho Donr.1 Of Police aud tho County
Commissioners, tho Common Council, md,
lnstly, storm tho Castle Of Sin itsclf called
tho Chicago TiDacs. It would bo Il great day
If tho honry old sinner who prcsldos therein
could be reconvertel aud changed into a
decent editor.