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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
Newark Items.

Corresp ndeace If the Commercial.
NEWARK, June 2.-Newark is being
frightened up sui prisingly under the hands
of the whtewashing brigade.
F. A. Curtis, ESQ, received telegram,
yesterday afternoon of the death Of the
wife of Theodore Hurd, of birmingham,
mass. Mrs. Hurd was Mary, the daughter
OF the late George Platt, the former long
resident of Newark. Mr. Hurd is grad
uate of Delaware College and brother-in-
law of f. A. and S. II. Curtis.
Our taxpayers will be glad to learn that
with all the improvements of last year the
taxes have been lowered from 25cts ON the
hundred dollars to 15cfs. 1t is fact that
for several years our Commissioners have
had as much work done for the amount of
money expended as any other town, and
they have not been mean about 1T either.
They have put the right men in the right
place.
We hear of several parties who are about
70 commit matrimony. We had one we'd
ding. a short time ago, and the disease be-
coming contagious the vicinity of tie town
was infested with it. So madam rumor
says.
Newark had sharper on hand, last
right, selling medicine for pains of all
kind. including corns He offered it from
| one dollar down TO ten cents, taking what
ever he could get for it, then giving the
money back uo to q half dollar. even il he
didn't get that much for it. Then he raised
tue price to one dollar and the greeniee
bit heavy and fast, expecting TO get thelI
own dollar and another dollar along with it.
After he got all the dollars in he closed ur,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
FOURTH EDITION.
The New Columbus.

COMPLETION OF THE GEM OF THE DELAWARE
TRIAL OF her MACHINERY TO DAY.
The steamer Columbia, which the Har-
Ian & Hollipgeworth Co. is building for the
Delaware River Steamboat Company, is
about completed and ON Monday next she
will sail for Philadelphia and commence
her trips that evening. She Is to run on
the Delaware river above Philadelphia, in
conjunction with the John A. Warner.
The Columbia is designed mainly as an
excursion boat to meet the requirements of
the route upon which she is to be placed.
In her construction her builders have sue
ceeded most admirably in adapting her to
this travel. She Is commodious, light airy,
and accessible in all her departments. Be-
tween the forward and aft cabins eommu-
munication is possible on both sides, and
it does seem that a much greater amount
of space is devoted to passengers than us
ual in steamboats, of this or any other
class. The main deck also furnishes an
abundance of room, and the saloon is one
of the handsomest to be found on any
American steamer. 1t far ecllpses any
thing on the Delaware.
In her finish the Columbia is superb.
Her decorations and paintings are all in ad-
mirable keeping, and the white panels IN
the hall and saloon, separated by t1uted col
umne OF black walnut WIN golueu coIlnb1I-
an caps, reflect an air of freshness and
taste which is quite captivating. The sky
blue cornice and its golden relief greatly
heighten the pleasing effect for the eye.
But that which will attractmost attention
is the luxuriousness of the furniture An
American brussels carpet covers the floor
of the main saloon Its red ground and
figures of hight, stone and yellow colors are
rich and beautiful. The furniture, in
cludes two dlvans, upholstered i'll green
plush, aud all the other articles are in keep
ing with these. The stairway is finished in
hard woods, and very large pier glass is
placed at its head. There is also ladies'
cabin on the main deck which is quite
handsomely furnished, the carpet being the
same as on the upper floor, except that it
has blue ground.
The Columbia is about 225 feet long, 80
feetin beam, and 0 feet inches in depth of
hold. Her hull is of iron. The machinery
is driven by an engine with cylinders so
inches in diameter and II feet stroke.
This morning the machinery was set IN
motion to work given number Of hours
on trial. 1t performedits offices with great
accuracy. The Columbia was built with a
view to speed, and it is expected that she
will easily make 16 or II miles per hour
aud more if forced. She was built wholly
in this city, hey furniture being made here
by the H. 4 Fl. Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
Locnl BrevitIes.

Sunset at 1922.
Sunrise tomorrow at 494.
Get out your State license.
Strawberries grow plentiful.
Beautiful straw hats at Webb's.
Moon sets tomorrow A. M. at 213.
Hartman n FehTenbach advertise their buck
beer.
Democratic delegate election tomorrow af.
terneon.
Buffalo Bill and Teyas Jack at the Opera
House, tomorrow evening.
Well ventilated, stylish hats low in price at
Dubell's, East 81 street.
Just right. The clothing that is now open
at Canary's, 406 Ma ket street.
avn and porch chairs IN variety at the En-
terprise manu- actory, 220 Market street.
Housekeepers can get upholsterng and
Gaming done at dair's, 4th and King street.
Prices down TO the very bottom at Fennes-
sey's boot and shoe store, 22l Market street.
New low shoes, all patterns and several va
rleties of mems gators at Chalfant's, Sd and
Market street.
Don't fail TO call at Third and Market, you
S2.25 worth OF shoes you buy.
Those who we to he Centennial, yesterday
should go 10 Bayne's to-day and get measured
for new suit of clothes. Opposite City Hall
Mothers in search of nice clothing for their
little Sons can exchange cash for the same on
advantageous terms at BoHs, Sd and Market
street.
Delaware makes a fair showing at the Gen.
tennlal This is at 1t shouln be. Now all who
attend the great show ought to wear Gouert ~
10. S make of garments.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
LouswoOd yearly Meeting.

THE ANNUAL CALL IesUED-sPEAKERs WHO
WILL BE PREsENT.
Tie clerks Of Longwood Yearly Meeting
of Progressive Friends, Charles G. Ames
and Sidney Pence Curtis, have issued their
call for the annual gathering, to be con-
vened ON Thursday, June Sth and continue
six days. The cali says
"In the spirit of former Invitations, this
Meeting welcomes to conference and coop
eration 'ail who look to God as a Univer
sal Father, and who regard as one Brother
hood the whole family of Man" and all who
desire ito apply the principles Of Christian
ity to daily life and TO soclal customs and
institutions Nor would We allow even
these broad phrases to shut out any who
would JON us in simple love Of truth and
practice of righteousness.
4" We meet to cultivate the spirit of puri-
ty, equity and fraternity; to ascertain what
is wise and good; to apply moral principles
to public and private life; to seek, in mu-
tual good will, solution for the questions
of the time; to renew our allegiance to the
eternal laws. Rejecting every interpreta'
tion of Religion which overwhelms the prl'
vate conscience with external authority, We
yet welcome every ray of light that shinet
on the pathway of man, whether it come
from the church, the creed, the Book, the
records of the race, the teachings o.
science, or the namelsss experiences Of the
soul.
Especially in thie high year of Ameri
can History, when civilization il justly celc
brating its outward triunphs, AID when th'
nations are sharing our holiday of freedom
would we gather up the best lessons of TIL
past and grid ourselves for the duties o
future, by soberly considering the trr
conditions of human welfare. Let us TAX
counsel together"
Among those of note who are expectel
to attend and take part Will be Wm, Lloy
Garrison, Rev r. R Shippen. of Boston
Rev. J. b. Harrison, of YinelandN n j., Rev
Geo. Il. Young, of Troy, n. j., Rev. G. 6
Ames, of Germantown, Rev, F. Israel, Q
this city, and others.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
PhIIadeIphlm Markets.

AaNoo7dteo Pre8s Speeadl IeleNrGHn.
PHILADELPHIA, June 2.-Flour continues
dull, and low grades are offering freely ;
sales of one thousand bbs., including ex-
tras, 44.25@4. rs; Wisconsin and Minnesota
family, IS 50@5 GO; Penna., Indiana and
Ohio do. $6.25@7 high grades 81 25@8 25.
Rye flour $4.75@4,80. Wheat quiet at re-
cent decline Penna. red, Sl43 amber,
81 45@1. 46 western red, 95c@ S1.05 Rye
SOC for western s5c. for Penna. Corn in
active yellow 59c mixed 58c white 59c.
Oate tife firmer white, 40@42c., STAIN
ed 35c. Whiskey Slip for western.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
A Delaware Railroad Scheme.

introduced bill authorizing The building
OF postal and freight railroad from Lewes,
Delaware. to the cities of Washington, Bal
timore, Phllsdalph and New York, and it
was referred to the Committee on Rail
roads.
Among the corporators are L. L. Lyons,
Harbeson Hickman, and s. w. Cummins, of
Delaware The charter provides for cap.
ital stock of ten millions of dollars, and that
the United States Government shall sub
scribe for at least one-ha!f of the amount
Of the stock taken by private parties,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
FIFTH EDITION.
The Panic i'm Europe.

FAILURES IN ITALY AND NORTHERN EUROPE.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
LONDON, June 2.-The Manchester En-
dni,ler reports the failure of Rocco Broth
ers, and Ottavani Brothers of Messina, with
liabilities of one million seven hundred
thousand lire. Other small firms have al
so failed and panic prevails in Messina.
A large failure in Siberia lis telegraphed
which will affect Moscow and other points
in the North.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
ANorHrR ArrrMpr oN HER L1Fr.-Me

ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON HER LIFF.-We are
Who SO nearly committed suicide by hang
ing few days ago, has again, more than
once, attempted to take her own life,
and this morning about 10 O'Clock
swallowed dose of laudanum
with the same object. Fortunately a neigh
bor was called in who quickly administered
some mustard and water, aud the poison
was thrown up. Mrs. Mcclure WIS for a
day and a hslf in the Insane Department
Of the Aims House, but wss then removed.
Her neighbors are in constant fear that
she will take her life, and think she ought
to be placed under restraint.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
From Emg,and.

TIE EPsoM RACES, To-pAY-A DEAD HEAT.
Associated Press Special Telegram
LONDON, June The race for the Oak,
at Epson, to-day, resulted in a dead heat
between "Camelia," and "Eagucrrande."
"Merry Duchess" was the next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02

ARRESTED AT Dover Chief O'roole went
down to Dover and brought up with him a
p isoner named John Andrews, who was
arrested there during the afternoon. An
drews is charged with stealing a watch
from William Estil, but he denies the
.heft, claiming that he took the watch as
security for money loaned the owner. The
hearing will take place, this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
New EngIa,Id.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ExpLosIoN AT PORTLAND, ME.
associated Press Special telegram.
Boston, June "A gas explosion to-day,
in Conart's photograph rooms. at Portland,
Maine, nearly demolished the establish
ment ard severely injured two persons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
DeIa.s are College
COMMENCE NIENT ExERcIsEs AND LIST OF
GRADUATES.

COMMENCE MENT EXERCISES AND LIST OF
GRADUATES.
The commencement exercises of Della
ware G l'ge takes place this.month, begin
ming on June 18th. On that date Rev. Jas.
P. Wilson, D. D., will presch the baccalar-
reate sermon, and on the 20th, the annual
meeting OF the Board of Trustees will be
held at II O'Clock. On the evening of the
same day the anniversary Of the Athenean
Society Will be held.
Commencement proper will take place on
the 21=t, Hon. John W. Crisfield delivering
the oration. At p. m. the alumni meet,
and at p. m. tie anniversary of the Delta
Phi society occurs.
The graduates are fourteen as follows {:
Misses LIZZIE Purnell, Katie Porter, Stella
Porter, Annie Evans Clara Springer, Ag-
mes Ray, Mary Htislei and Ann Walton, and
Mezsrs. John Martin, George Balderston,
William Heisler, Thomas Jacquette, A. v.
Lesley George, and William Ferris.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
9nst and found.

EoUND.-oN TRAIN OF P. W. \ b. r. f. on
IL Monday bunch of keys which the owner can
nave by paying for this advertisements Apply at
my3l-tf THIS OFFICE.
CpD = REV ARD AND NO QUESTIONS
SbZ - Asked Lost-A pocket book, in Tatnall
street. between I'd and Sd, or on the road 10 New
port. containing some memoranda and four CHEQUES
on which payment mas been stopped, of value only
to the owner The finder will receive the above re.
ward By leaving it in Sd street market or 81 West
street my27-6ts j. IL. GOULD.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02

UNPLEASANT TERMINATION TO A PLEASANT
PsRsa Phns H0 naSs sgS T graSJ G
Hopper Esq the latter of Philadelphia,
took the train on the W. 81 W. r. II. at
Greenbapk for Mt. Cuba. They were we'll
provided with fishing tackle, and returned
on foot down the Red Clay, casting in their
lines as they went. The time was very
pleasantly spent. aud moderate luck re
warded the fishermen. In the evening Mr.
BringEurst and Mr.. Hopper started for VII
mlneton in a carriage, but on the way, we
understand, bull ran into the carriage,
nroducing an accident which rendered MI.
Hopper unconscious for some time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
Newspapers Enterrrise.

The Philadelphia Press showed grand
stI09e si Of enterprise to day, a By giying the
plar who parsded yesterday. The lists fill
nearly fourteen columns of the paper.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
SFanted.

NOR SALE OR RENT. ONE STALL IN
IL Pioneer Club Stable. GREGG BOWIE.
-iel3t.
VNTANTED-TWO WELL RECOMMENDED
w colored girls TO go a short distance in the
country. Apply on Friday afternoon, between and
8 O'Clock, at 9Ol Tatnall st. iel-2tf
WANTED-TO PURCHASE A DWELLING,
w west of Market street above 3rd, about 81 900
GEO K. TOWNSEND,
mys1-sts SO Market St.
VNTANTED.-A BOY FROM THE COUNTRY
w with good education TO learn the printing
trade. Apply at myl6tf THIS OFFICE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02

SPECIAL POLICEMEN The creation by
Council of the two special policemen, last
evening, created much larger plumber of
applicants for the positions. When the
hour arrived, this morning, for the appear
ance Of Mayor at headquarters tile ''faith-
fur were on hand i'll strong force with
their vouchers and credentials, but foltu-
nately for the appointing power it had ia i.
ken passage for Philadelphis on an early
train and was saved terrible ordeal. Sc
lection will probably be made on Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
EinamciaI.

Associated Press Special Tele9rom.
New YORK. June 2.-Gold opened this
morning at S1.12I.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
alnffrcs.


NOTICE.-The seventh annual meeting of the
ton will be held on MONDAY evening, June 9th,
1876 ut 80 o'clock at No lUi Market street, (second
story at which time an election will be held for
officers for the ensuing year, and the annual report
submitted. T. E. YOUNG,
my3u-6t Secretary.
NOTIGE.-THE WORKING MEMS LOAN AS:
IN SNCIApION now offers its fourth series of
5O shares for sale first payment, due May 20 1876.
This association has closed its fifth year, and the
annual report just issued shows it 10 be in healthy
and prosperous condition. GEO. q. MARlS,
my2i-tt Secretary.
(NiY AsSEsSNl 1NT.-THE CI'rY ASS ESS-
ment for the year 1876, having been completed,
filed in the office of the Clerk of the Council for
public inspection.
day and Saturday, the 9TH, 9TH, 7th yth anu 10Th
days of June, at X o'clock y. M.
In order that all wishing to appeal may be heard,
it is REQUESTED that appeals be made in writing,
describing the property and location of same, and
handed to a member from the ward in which the
property is located. WM. H. LEE,,
Clerk City Council.
City Hall, May 20 1875. my.6tojelO
MOTCE-sRAREs INTHE FOURTH SERIES
lN OF Young Mems Loan Association are now Of
feTed for sale at 81 per share First payment june
eth. 7. f. YOUNG,
my22eodtf Secretary.
NOrICE-MECHANIC LOAN STOCK FIVE
~ hundred shares of the 9TH series just issued and
tor salt, the first payment TO be made the Ind
| Tuesday in May. Apply to -
aprl3-eodtt al French street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02

A CASE OF PLUNDER.-Where did Ere,'g
Ere'.usg get its report, yesterday. Of the Ii
censes granted and refused ? Why from
the early edition of the CoMNtRcfAI. or
from the Gdz n, those TWO papers alone
being supple with the report. Aud the is
not new thing, at all-this.s3rJ of PUN
1ernE from the CONN .kcI4L.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
RnarGiMn.

DoARpING.-Tw GENTLEMEN CAN BE
} accommodated with board and pleasant I'd
my90tf 5Gs KING STREET.
DOARD-WITH EITHER SINGLE OR COM
ID municatng rooms, at sol West street, Whining
ton, Del oct4-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
fnr Rfnt.

TNR RENr-TnE. .NANTICoKE HoU S,E AT
Il .Seaford, Del. This Hotel. a large and com
nudious house. has been entirely rehtted and is in
good repair: situated Immediately at the station
and the Nanticoke river, it offers good opening
for an enterprsing party References required.
Amply TO N. MILLS,
Del II. X. Office,
ie2.1w,d&w Wilmington, Del
EOR RFNT.-A sevev -roomed house in good
10 order With garden. About minutes walk from
Smiths Bridge Station, on VII, y Reading r. K
eight miles IRON VII. Del. One half the rent can be
worked out if desired. hpply on the premises Of
Isaac T. Hopes, 1T 80, West Front st Viii Del
may2g-tf rIiUS w. STEWARD.
NOR RENT OFFICE SECOND STORY
IL front room, Webb's Building, 3U2 Market st.
Apply 10 j. A. BOND,
niay25tf 2ll Shipley Street.
TNoR RENT-GARRIAGE FACTORY AT
II Front and West streets. Apply at
my4-tf S. Il. COR. FRONT AND WEST.
TTNO RENT.-THE HOUSE No. 7V2 TA1NALL
Il street Apply on premises. apr2O-tt
ENOR RENT.-ROUSE s23 WASHINGTON Sr.
II Possession given Immediately. ...
mar2G.tf n e. Cor. 3d and Market
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
CITY ITEMS.

r9-THE NEW ATLAS HOTEL. Philadelphia. Pa,
mas the most superior location Of all the Centennial
hotels near the grounds. ny3l-6t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
fur SalR.


TOR SALE-EMPTY BARRELS WOOD AND
II iron bound cheap. In lots 70 suit purchaser.
c Il j. PYLE.
my31-tf 9TH 4 Monroe SITS.
nor SA E.-HOUSE 64 KING, AND 81
JOHN w. HUXLEY,
At office OF Lubdcll Gar Whe el Co,
ny27-6ti Cor. I'd and Lombard St.
NOR a L F. 800 SHARES OF CLAYTON
IN Loan Association Stock, I'd series tnew plan)
Il0O share. NJ. L. LICHTENSTFIN,
may2 I'm Secretary.
TNOR SALE.-A ERY DESIRABLE THREE
Il story brick House, in this city Convenient 10 the
city cars. Pleasant surroundings and in every re-
spect a trstclass property Apply to
SAINT. W. McCAULLEY,
marll-tf 105 Market st.
EOk SALE.
E LOO Bbls fine Old Rye Whiskey.
80 &" " Bourbon "
10 " New England Rum.
l0 " Apple Brandy.
" Old Irish and Scotch Whiskey
Wholesale or retail by FRANCIS KELLEY,
novl4ly 1U3 Market Street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-02
8ailroad gtues.
DHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON q
L BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

L BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
MAY 29th, 1876.
Trains will leave Wilmington as follows for
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations $40 7.0l,
slu 60, 49, s62, lois, 1890 M, 2,3J 50j, 72V,
954, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, lS3 a. M, 1214 12,s7,
546, ..
Baltimore and Intermediate Stations, 12.52 $50.
a. m $40 s.41, D.
Baltimore and Washington 1852, 1.55 $50, a. M,
2.56 123, 90, 7.10, p. m.
Trains for Delaware Division, leave for
New Castle LOO, 500 9S5, M, l.25 $50. 740 p.
m.
Wyoming and intermediate Stations IBIS, a.35,
a. m I.4u p. m
Demar and intermediate Stations, 1885, 995, a.
NJ, go, p IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations, s.1O, 8.
III, 445, GO, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 1.32 a. m.
Baltimore and Washington II 81 i 55 A M
For further information passengers referred 10
the time tables posted at the depot.
marl3-ly Ii. L. kENNEY, Superintendent
CAMDEN IL ATLANTIC RAILROAD.
SEASON OF 1876
SHORTEsT.RoUTE TO THE SEA-sIIoRE.
ATLANTIC CITY,
The popular seaside resort dry air excellent bath
ing hot sea.water baths fine hotels and excellent
passed sailing, fishing and driving.
ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO ATLANTIC CIT
The anti-monopolist., 1876-09-14
LITERARY.
: REMARNARLc WOMAN

The Paris correspondent of tho London
Standard writes ns follows; ''Onc of the
few surviving veterans OF she first Empire
has ius, passed away ~ the presence of NJ.
Ia Command puchsmiu, st the ripe age OF
eichtv-iivc. Constantly on active service
throu rhout the campaigns OF Napoleon, and
frequently wounded. ha fought his way up
from the ranks aud on the occupation OF
Paris hy the Allies, rendered himself ia
NOUS a. A ducl!i>t. and boasted o. having
killed or woanAeu a score Of the "odius
foreigners" on thc field OF honor. For the
last twenty wears he frcQneuted the same
cafe a, the same hour daily 10 play his
game Of cards and take his ahsinshe. He
lived most entirely in the past, and gave
vent IS MS feelings in maiedicticns against
Wcllin ! on, G'uehcr, 0rcznchy .scd the rest.
ssnf srsss,a. fa a. s.s,r sos Es.psrvar.' His
principal delight however. MAS in recouns-
ing the history Of his mother. Marie, whose
career was indeed a remarkable coe, The
daughter Of an old saliier and = vivsn.
diere. she MAS from her earliest years the
net of the regiment aaa at the age OF
hftsen married the fencing master ofthe reg
;ment ofthe Gardrs f-aaeasses, who afler
tak;ns~ part in the destruction of the Has,
tile. was killed in attempting to saye the
l;fe nj = s.ldicr OF the Sa,ss Guard. leaving
his vcuns widow With Al infan, sen. When
the great Revolution war broke out, Marie
felt the hereditary nstlacs toe strong to De
resisted. and without hesitation sacrificed
the locks so dear ts her SEX, and. drssaHeu
in male attire. was cac of the hrst 20 enroll
herself a. a vosuaiecr under the name o.
Joseph naohrr,in. which was Also iaas ot
her grandfather of iron. csnstnauea ana
the build of grcnadaerc. measuring nsasy
thirtv-six inches across the shoulders sac
had little dithsalsy In ccnceAling ner ssx
although she Was wouaded q The slsge %
Touiop. Two months sflsrwsrd. wasn agss-
ins in the war Of Ia voadfe. sas was 80
ssrcd ia the battle of thosler. Here ses
rseriyed sws severe wounds, bus aaslHe =
,hsloss ef hlecd her courage sassaAnsa sss
rnl;l the close cs she sasy. shea she Hraa see