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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Thos. Bowling
auctioDeer, sold yesterday. for J. ]. Dermo,
dy, trustee, lots Il and y, in Van Hook &
Metcalfs subdivision of square No. 9iI, sit
uafed on 9th street southeast, between and
4 streets, improved by comfortable frame
dwelling, 10 Richard Morgan, for =, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-18

SALISBURY TROUBADoURs.-This is the
title OF "A new troupe who will make their
debut in the capital on Monday evening
next. at FoTd's Opera HouEe. The Trouba-
GCurs are unique organization, who have
an entirely lew entertainment called
PATCHWORK, which is a coordination OF
tragedy, comedy ard bCrIesaue. IL ia a
genuine article of fun, wit and versatility,
Outlandish righteousness, and laugh pro-
vokiDg absurdity. The Troubad0urs will
give six night and two matinee performances
during Tie week.
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CANARY BIRDS. MOcKING BIRDS. AND
FANCY BIRDS AT PRIVATE SALE-Thomas
Bowling has at his sale rooms, Star Office
building, GLatimer Cleary's old stand } n
splendid collections OF singing and fancy
birds, which he If selling at private sale.
Parties can make their own selection, in
which way they are certain TO secure a good
bird. There Is hardly anything more accept
able than a fine bird, and as the holidays
are near at hand, the public should take al
vantage OF this opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-18

NATIONAL THFATER.- The Victims
SEd "SOlon ShiEgle" were both most ac
cePtabIy presented at the National Theater
last evening by Mr.. Owens, who, as "Joshua
Butterfly in The - y ictims," was. as usual
very happy and a. ''SolOn Single" brought
down the house Tonight the same bill
viii he presented. Next week we are "a
have the lively Mrs. Oates
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MASONIC ELECTIoy.-At the thirtv-fft FIJI
annual coDvOcatiOn OF Columbia Royal Arch
Chapter, last night, officers were elected aud
Installed for the epsuing year. as follows
Joseph Hammacher, III. p; r. r. lawson, r.
X Samuel Schoneld. f.. s.; Ii. y. Noyes. 7 !;
L. q. SteI hens, s.; John Purdy. corpOrator
to represent the Chapter in the Masonic Hall
Association.
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CHILDREN PLAYING WITH FIRE-The
alarm Of fire about lOH O'Clock 10 day. from
box ZIG, was for a fire in the house of Albert
Fields, colored, 1921 Il street northwest. Two
children. and years of age, during the alb
sence of their mother built "A fire on the floor
ard set their dresses on fire. Fortunately
The IRE was soon discovered. and they were
saved from any serious burns. The loss 10
the house is about 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-18

A RAILROAD CASE SETTLED.-The case OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company
against OLaughlin & Wheeler, an action for
money had and recei we'd, which at the last
term OF the Circuit Court was referred to the
Aecitor 10 state an account, was yesterday
announced as settled and ordered TO be dis
missed, payment OF all the plaintiffs de-
mand having been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-18

FALL From ScAFFoLD.-Yesterdsy
AFTERNOON, MI. Alfred Ray, q carpenter en-
pioyed on Gatchell's new building on p. be-
tween Sth and 10th street northwest, fell
from q scaffold-some sixteen feet-seyerelv
injuring himself. He was attended by DR..
Stearns, and afterwards conveyed 10 his
home No. 929 street.
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HOUSE BAIsING.
For r.iins BRICK BUILDINGS leave orders az
~ Drtaes arsst, G~c.fssevn, y:
,o,s aSeLLiSGswosrH, cerGHLAS 90.
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GR.fND OPEFIYGg
SATURDAY, October 3Oth, 1875.
SECOND INSTALLMENT
or
Fall and Winter Clothing,
AT
A GREAT REDUCTION or FORMER

GREAT REDUCTION OF FORMER
PRICES.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-12
MRS. MORSE'S LETTER.

On the eth of this month-January-l am
Speaking now OF the period between January the 1st and
February the h-Mr Beecher receives from Mrs Morse and
takes 20 Mouon bearing upon this case and upon the
matter secret which he had in charge remarkable letter
from Mrs. Morse AID will call your attention to but one or
two passsges Of II at this time:
This she could endure and thrive under but the publicity
that he has given this recent and most crushing Of
her know OF twelve persons whom he has told and they
have told others Do you know when hear & OF you
misery you have brought upon us, think VIII the Psams
There God He sweaIs as soon as her breath leaves her
think, is one thing which keeps her alive.
This letter wss received on January ah and taken to Mrs
Moulon January the 2h with Mr. Beeches endorsement
20 IT, together with another letter which he had received from
Mrs More and which had been written to Mrs Morse by Mrs
Ton and which also taken there having reference and
relating to part this case and the secret which Mr. Mouon
at that time charge will not stop TO read that letter
now gentlemen l will call your attention 70 but few brief
In the order that to wha, has
reference:
why have you DONE Elizabeth my child her worst
suspicious were aossed and laid bare nay heart then that
her heaf Did my dear child, Florence earn enough by
insnnaton with her sseet pure agonzod
III she broke out dreadful question know not but t
hath been her death blow After this you are her indignant
champion are you' 1t is now too lnse, yoq have
baekend my character and it for my loved that su
YEA for the agony which the revelation has eansed you
cries ascend 10 Heaven night and day. that spon mine own
head the anguish may fall Once again mple yOu for your
chdrens -e whom yoa have duly in ihs matter. that
nv nast NAV be buried Dear mother will add line
you shoad mourn greatly II my life 90 be made known
10 father head would be bowed hdeol TO tho grave
And so all through the beginning To- tho end is the
fesson OF her gully relations with the detdsnt and In taxes
this letter 70 Nj Moultcn relating 10 the which
then had in chasg DO you douh. what these parties
been talking aboatr DO you doubt what the secret is and
the crime hson committed Ia view OF heso facts
Mrs Ton has confessed her guilt first TO her husband then q
her neither Mrs Morse is writing to the defendant about
though he understood It, and Mr. Boecher has confessed IT, a.
we say writing and again, and verbally Mr.
Tn,on the plaintiff, to Mr.. Mention. and to ancsher.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-12
ADDRESS OF Ex-JUDGE MORRIS.

1t was a little after II o'clock yesterday morning
when Judge Nelson demanded silence in the courtroom
where he trying the famous Tlton Beecher case Admis
sion could only gained by tickets bearing the signature Of
the Judge just enough had been issued to fill the
without densey crowdng in any part The days work
begun by the Judge directing Chester Carpenter the eleventh
iuryman to assume the place Of foreman
The Cerk-During trial. day by day, reporters will
,upy such they have, reporter ntrudng
the domain Of another
Judge Neilson-The audience viii TO order and keep
perfectly silent
The Clerk here called over the list Of jurors and all
UweTed TO their names.
Judge Neilson-Are counsel prepared to proceedt
Mr. Beach-Yes Sir, on the part Of the plaintiff.
Judge Ncison wish 1t understood by the audience that
under no circumstances should there be any indication Of a
probation disapprobaton 70 anything said The audi
ence here make demonstrations TO to signify to the
Iury what their may but here expected conform
to the decences Of the place and keep silence trust they
will do so.
Mr. Ryarts-If your Honor please the counsel think we
ought to little space assigned to us inside the bar
The bnrden present learned opponents 70 be
but we are all n the feeling that subject believe
pk there space necessary for the accommodation OF
The counsel both OF the speaker and those Of who wish
lake notes.
Judpe Ncson-I desirous Of doing what be done
Tou Will indicate what you think.
Mr. EyartsI do not think have share Of this trial
~ the space within the The very great public interest
e very unusual attendance Of reporters Is Of course,
matter that we all appreciate and feel alike about suppose
Il s clear the dimensions Of the such that either
interest or the other will have to be little contracted.
Mr Beach, think after the opening give you
toom at the table.
Mr.. Eyarts-Yes, Sir; change the tables.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-12
LOGIC OF THE APOLOGY.
low. ! have told to you briefly tho General

Now, 4 have tOlO 10 you OrleUy inc ken6rdl
OF our evidence First the Of the party accused
secondly the confessions Of the party accused and with this
very imperfect outline Of case the nature OF the
general character evidence will proceed cali your
attention more specifically the facts by which propose 10
establish our case The opens the Sd day Of July
1870 with the confession made by the wife OF the plaintiff
though not communicated TO the defendant until sometime
afterSards On the 3D. Of July, 1870, the wife Of
. nantid with an burdened heart cOnesses her guilt
the nant and here gentlemen would call your attention
that seems TO possess great significance
Tn IN this date the Of the plaintiff and defendant had
been most cordial Nothing had occurred to interrupt the har
OF their friendship their good feeling toward each
other 50 far the plaintiff knew. He and his wife were men,
hers Of the church Of defendant but after the Sd day
Jv 1870 the plaintiff crossed the Threshold OF Ply
mouth Church until 3st Of October 1873 when he appeared
there for the purpose OF confronting the pastor Of that
church and asking him In the presence Of his congre-
cation II he the plaintiff had spoken falsely
cernnp him Why was H. and this Ia one OF the circum-
,ances In this case that the plaintiff all at once with
ont any outward without any apparent cause far
the uaIpn knew 30 the public knew far any
member OF the church knew without any apparent cause tie
naiptld who was member Of the church. who sd-
mer up to that time Of the defendant who admired HIM
beyond all other men, who placed implicit confidence In him.
Who trusted him. who looked upon him almost father
he was his spiritual father and all at the plaintiff
eeases 10 attend the minratons Of Plymouth Church
WHY was tf He had received some wound. Something
had occurred that induced him 10 keep away from plymouth
Church and he keeps away lie had received wound There
was cause That wound had pierced his heart but for the
sake Of ls chlaeR whom he loved ~ he loved hiH ue be
New-York tribune., 1875-01-12
IMPORTANCE AND LAW OF THE IssI

MAY 1T PLEASE THE COURT-GENTLEMEN OF
rus JUDY congratulate that have at last attained
aee In this trial where It becomes duty 70 present you
the general features q the the part the plaintiff
and your duty to listen have doubt you viii aentyey
N the facts as shall naae them to you in what have to say
m INV opening address II Is necessary that shoud re-
mind Won OF the great Importance Of the that being
d and the solemn duty that deyoyed upon you jurors
IN ,hs You are called from your various avocatons
% one OF the most important duties that has
% ever deyoye upon citizens This is no ordinary
~, o enapes the attention Of this Court and the attention
N the entire community This s no contest between gants
n determine the Qht OF property nor contest 10 deter
zine the % 10 personal liberty II Is above and beyond that
fsyreachn9 its consequences than case
tried In this country There not home 10 TINS broad land
nav there h NOT home Chsendom that not interested
IN he result OF your deliberations This Is a that involves,
"A said not the right property liberty but tra the
OF which reach 20 the very foundations OF society
The home the marriage relation wha that Is dear IN that
relation upon trial In this Upon the result OF your
verdict large extent also viii depend te lnegy OF
the Christian religio The plaintiff comes In Court and,
through ordinary forms Of law In effect that his home
has been destroyed that hs we affections have been taken
from him that his children have been scattered and that
happy home desoae and that the bright visions
that In this world OF attaining distinction and positions OF
-none more 30 In the andbut he you this morning
from that happy family but he comes 70 this
from home and cherries hreside and he
s YOU fathers and brothers, and as husbands TO
der his And against whom IL this terrible charge is
against casual acquaintance casual fnendf No
creatures In the land against the man who IN Dis
united him In matrmony whose altar he received
pAptsm His spiritual adviser his spiritual father taking
Advantage Of this sacred relation has become instead ot his
New-York tribune., 1875-01-12
THE SCANDAL CORRESPONDENCE.

And now gentleman, having c'sped your atten-
ton these facts occurring subsequent tathe h OF January
when this letter Of conton written tho fact OF the oer
Bowen his sending away Bessie Tus 20 boarding school,
his endeayor have Ton and his family 60 Europe and
no pay his expenses the Mrs Morse him. and Of
Mrs Ton to Mr Morse carried by kim TO Mr. Moulton
to another period in the history OF this case and
about which, gentlemen, there be no two opinions Mr.
Beechcr naturally might have been expected. was very
apxio to know what the state Of Mr. Tons feeling towards
New-York tribune., 1875-01-12

after the evidence in this case . in spp,ehend ths,
the last forever OF the nlmaton that all this grew out
Of fear ofa false &c. usat9n Ill sucn @ naa n wren
what modified by the that this great wrong had
men ts letter ~ the contrton s t. bright spot In this
whole cad story 1t Is the honest ca @ OF soow Tow ana ana
grief IL the oupourng OF the heart hf the wrong mat a
been DONE and the ruin that has been wroNght ana couu
repudated say thousand times no, ought NOT 70 oe
IL the expression grief and conton Ior he
wrong Let stand az ~ VIII s.ha now
and forever the honest confession OF guilt on e part Vi W
defendant In this ease
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
The IKiIigore Deficiency.

ONE OF THE BoNDsMEN PAYS INTO THE TREASURY
HIS PORTION OF THE SECURITY,
Samuel NJ Harrington, Esq, AZ bondsman for
JOS l.. Killgore, late city treasurer, paid to the
present incumbent of the office, this morning,
:9iG.43 on account, as his portion of the def
cheney viii III the bondsmen are required to make
up rs near as it has been ascertained. We under
stand Con. Lansing, whom Mr., Killgore en-
ployed to examine the books for him. has not
only not done so, but will not attempt 1t, Mr..
Vincent having declined to allow him to remove
the books from the Office and tho City Solicitor
has begun suit against the bondsmen to recover
the full amount of the deficiency.
II is stated that Messrs, A. ii. Grimsllaw,
Patrick Holland and G.. w. Vernon. the latter of
whom supplies J. Marsh. Harlan's place on the
original bond, will contest the payment of their
portion of the deficiency, that Washington Cox
Will assume his proportionate part il
the city will allow him to perform work to
that amount, and VIM. II. Pierce, the remaining
bondsman has not expressed his intention. An
effort will be made, we understand, to cause
those who were on previous bonds to share Il
part in this deficiency, as it is held by some to
cover longer period than that of the bondsmeii
whose names are printed above.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
VALUABLE Information.

Boston, Dec. ~, 1862 :
Gentemen-My only object in giving you this tes-
tim0nial is to spread valuable information. Having
been batily afflicted with Salt Rheum land the whole
surface Of my skin being covered with pimples and
eruptons, many OF which caused me great pain and
annoyance, and knowing 1t to be blood disease,
took many of the advertised blood preparations
among which was any quanty of Sarsaparilla, i,
without obtaining any benefit until / commenced
taking the VEGErlNE and before | had completed
the first bottle saw that had got the right medi-
cine. Consequently, followed on with 1t until |
had taken seven bottles, when was pronounced
well man, and my skin is smooth and entirely free
from pnples and eruptions. | have never enjoyed
40 good health before, and attribute 1t all to the
use OF VEGErINE. TO benefit those afflicted with
Rheumatism will make mention also OF the yEdE-
TINES wonderful power of curing me of this acute
complaint, OF which have suffered so intensely.
c. II. TUCKER,
Pas. Ag't Mich. c. X. r..
janslywd& 60 Washington street, Boston.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
From our Late Editions of Yesterdav.i
Washington

GEN. BUTLER TRYs TO BRING UP THE CIVIL RIoHrs
BILL,
WAsnrNoToS, Jan. 25.
IN the House, Mr.. Butler, called up the motion
made by him, last session to reconsider the vote
by which the Civil Rights bill was referred to
the Judiciary Committee. The motion being
decided in order, the Democrats resorted to ilii-
clustering to prevent action.
Mn THURMAN SPEAKING IN THE SENATE.
In the Senate, Mr.. Thurman il speaking on
tho Louisiana question.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
The COniumaciOus Irwin.

FURTHER STATEMENT TO THE WAYS AND MEANs
COMMITTEE
WAsHIsGToS, Jan. ~.
Irwin read statement before the Ways and
Means Committee, this morning. showing the
receipt OF eight hundred and ninety thousand
dollars on account of the subsidy fund, and re-
asserting that no money was paid to members of
Congress or had he had any understanding with
others that such payments should be made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
PREPARED BY
H. R. STEVENS, BOSTON, MASS.

WHAT is VEdETINE?-1t is a compound extracted
from barks, roots and herbs 1t Is Natures Remedy
u liz perfectly harmless from any bad effect upon
the system. II s nonrlshing and strengthening. II
acls directly upon the blood. 1t quiets the nervous
system. II gives you good, sweet sleep at night II
Is gr at panacea for our aged fathers and moth
"rs 4pr gives them strength, qulets their nerves.
NJ. giyts them Natures sweet sleep-as has been
proved by many an aged person. II is the great
Blood FURTHER IL Is soothing remedy for our chill
dren. II has relieved and cured thousands 1t Is
very pleasant to take every child likes 1t. IL re-
lieves and cures all diseases originating from i'm
pure blood. Try the vBGETINE Give II fair trial
for your complaints; then you Will say to your
frlcnd neiYhbor and acquaintance "Try 1t ; 1t has
cured me-"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
New Jersey,

RANDOLPH ELECTED sENAToR CONFIRMATION OF
MIR. PARKER.
TRENTON, JAN. 27.
The Legislature, in joint convention, elected
Theodore n Randolph u. s. Senator 10y vote
Of 40 to 81.
Ex-Governor Parker was con'rnel asAunl-
ney General of the State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
The Navy Building.

DISCOVERY OF AN IScENDIARY PLOT TO DESTROY IT.
WAsHINdroN, Jan 81.
An investigation of the cellar of the Navy De-
partment shows that arrangements had been
made to burn the building. Trains of rope and
waste paper were found loading to piles Of kind
ling wood. The detectives hope to detect the
iucendiary,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
New York.

ARRIVAL OF MIR. AND MRS. sARToRIs -MoUIToN
sIILL ON THE STAND.
New YoRK, Jan. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sartaris arrived, to-day, from
England Col Fred. Grant and wife are here
and will accompany them to Washington.
Mouton's cross examination was resumed to-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
France.
PORTIONS OF PARIS INUNDATED.

PARIS. Jan. a.
The River Seine has over. flowed the lower
part of the environs of the City. Some streets
are three feet deep in water. Steamers, unable
to pass under the bridges, have ceased running.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
China.

THE sUCcEssioN 10 THE THRONE.
LONDON, Jan. 81.
China advces say that the grand son of the
uncle Of the late Emperor will succeed to the
throne
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
DAOLI NURSERY.
TO DEALERS, PLANTERS AND OTHERS.

offer this Fall 80 900 No. Peach Trees. (rny own
growing,) largely of Crawfords Early and Late with
most of The leading kinds, including limited guam
tity of Early Beatrice, Blodeaved, &c. Also, April
cots Plums and good supply Of general Nursery
Stock. Send for Price List The rates are very
low. One hours ride from Philadelphia on p r. X.
JOSIAH A. ROBERTS. Paoli, Pa.
sep3O-6td&3mW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
DoAD TO FORTUNE IN WALL ST.

DOAD TO FORTUNE IN WALL ST.
Money invested in
PUTS, CALLS, AND DOUBLE PRIVILEGES
has paid
200 PER CENT. PROFIT THE PAST MONTH.
Small or large amounts pay propOrtionately The
wealthest operators protect themselves with these
contracts, and also them as Capital to buy and
sell Stocks against. Pamphlet giving full explana-
ton sent application. Stock bought and sold on
three per cent. margin. Address
DARRAGH, BRIDGEMAN s CO.,
Bankers and Brokers,
so and sc Broadway, and Exchange Court, N, Y.
nov2s,3 3m (P. y. box oO2s.)
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28

VEGETINE for the complaints for which it Is recon-
menled, Is having larger sale throughout the
the United States than any other one medicine.
why? NEGETINE VIII Cure these Complaints.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28

'V'CtUt 10 HH CUHtHHTUIUI.
DOVER Jan. ~.
1t was noticed on Monday evening that several
nf the leading officials OF the =. W. IL b. II. Il.
were in flown but for what purpose not
known at the time to but few. Yesterday how
ever, Mr.. Baldwin introduced joint resolution,
which was looked upon as solution of the OBJ
iect of the visit. The resolution provided for
the appointment of committee of five from the
House and three from the Senate to meet with
a delegation of Peach Growers and the Off.
GERS of the L. w. x B. II. II. meet on Wednesday
evening next. The object of the meeting has
not been stated, but it IL supposed to have some
reference, to adjustment Of railroad taxes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28

HAND MAsHEp.--Louis Fletcher, working at
McCollough's shoe Factory, 80 mashed his hand,
yesterday, in the machinery, as to render the
smputation of the index finger necessary
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
From the state Capital.
Special 10 De Commercial.

IMPORTANT RAILROAD AND PEAcu GROWERS CON-
FERENCE-AN EDUCATIONAL BIII4-sTATE LIBRA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
.ttinatfial Cards.
JNiE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK,
tOa MARKET STREET,

e1NtNtsANf SN|NN.
INHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK.
COZ MARKET STREET,
Incorporated February IS, 1861.
Open to rt ceve deposits daily from 9, A. M unt1
4, Il. M, ana on Tuesday and saturday evenings
rroIa to s O'Clock.
sEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND,
Of six per cent, has been regularly paid on deposits
since tile organization OF the Bank and 1t is the e3
pectation of the Managers, that this rate OF div
dends will be continued. .,.
When dividends are not Withdrawn, they are ac.
connted as deposits. Thus permanent deposits
compound their interest twice in each year
MANAGERS:
wuLIAy HnJ.Rs, GEORGE W. BUsH,
CHARLas W. HowLisD NJ. l.. LICHrENsTRn',
EDWARD DARLINGTON, NATHANIEL X. BENSON
HENRY f. DuRE, JOB IL. JACKSON,
Il. M. ST0TsEEBLRa, VIM. ID. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN. ). HlLLES, President
GEO; Y. BUSH, Vice President 81 e ;,r nm r,. .,
E,IRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON.
DEPOSITORY OF THE PUBLIC MONTH
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED sTArAs
EDWARD BELTS, President.
GEO. d ARMSTRONG, Cashier
PAID UP CAPITAL sSO,UO
rH- Philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nshed to regular depOsitors without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays, at 81 Am
DIRECTORS.
Clement b. Smylh, George W. Bush
Israel Pusey, Eli Garrett,
Henry s. McComb, Joshua 4. Head,
Daniel James, William Tatnall,
Edward Belts cct1-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
EDUCATIONAL.

The committee on Education met yesterday
morning and will meet an hour OF more each day
until they report perfected school bill some
thing after the Maryland law. 1t is said that
ample provision will be made for the
education Of the colored people eithor by
letting them tax themselves for education
purposes, or in some other way equally or more
effective.