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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
From ,he State CapitaI.
THE ELECTION ExcIpEMENT-REv. MIR
oooMBE's LEoTUREs-No "LooAL OPTION
PROBABLE

THE ELECTION ExoITEMENT-REv. MIR.
oooMBE's LEoTUREs-No ''LooAL OPTION"
PROBABLE.
Correspondence Of the Commercial.
DOVER, DEL, Nov. 13.-The excitement
over the election still continues at fever
heat. On Saturday evening the streets
were filed with excited partssns. '"Ihree
cheers for President Tilden,' given with
will, was Immediately answered by as loud
shout for Hayes. Sunday acted as a sed-
ative to many who passed the "newsless"
day in slumber. To-day the .furore revived,
and the eager question is, "What do the
papers say ?"
Rev. Pennell Coombe lectures in the
Presbyterian Church, this evening; subject,
" The Past, Present and Future of the
Temperance Movement" Tomorrow even.
ing he speaks in the M. E. Church. His OBJ
ject is to secure a Local Option Act, but 1t
is the general belief here that the Legisla-
| ti4sa will hNro uvutlIug 60 90 with 1t.
The Wilmington Conference Academy
building, lately destroyed by fire. is rapidly
nearing completion.
Fisher and Bockman are erecting several
dwelling houses on Bradford street, making
quite lively look in that part of the town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Personal AND PERTINENT.

The woman who neglects her husbands
shirt front is not the wife Of his bosom.
The Turks have an original proverb
which says God hangs great weights on
small wires"
1t is great thing in South Carolina to
have a chip from the church in which the
ordinance of secession was passed.
"A little boy had been sent out to dry a
towel before the nursery fire. Mamm a.,
is it done when it is brown ?" he inquired.
Augustus now compliments Angelina
upon the perfection of her toilet, by assur-
ing her that she looks as fine as hired girl.
Ono Paris rag picker asks another,
"Why don't you pick up that bundle of pa
pers ?" Why should 1 ?' says the other.
"They are Turkish bonds"
=" Grass widow" is corruption of
"grace widow" the woman who became q
widow by grace or favor, not death, in the
early history of England, whom the church
granted few divorces.
The man who gave the clergyman four
Thousand dollars for marrying him few
years ago, has lost his property, and become
a depraved sewlng-machine agent
An old gentleman who is getting " thin
at the top" says always pick out bald
headed barber to shave you, because he
can't consistently ask you to buy any hair
restorative"
AS a stern-wheel steamboat was pass
ing up the Ohio river the other day, little
girl who was standing on the hotel stoop
ran into the house to her mother, calling
out, - Mother, mother, come and see this
steamboat-it's got hustle on"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
GOLD Dust,

A straight line is the shortest in morals
as we'll as III geometry.
True courage is like kite con trary
wind raises it higher.
Better walk forever than run in debt for
horse and carriage.
A mans opinions all change, except the
good ones he has of himself.
A grave, whenever found, breaches a
short pithy sermon to the soul.
Self depreciation is not humility, though
often mistaken for it. Its source is oftener
mortified pride.
Men preserve the fire by blowing it so
by diligence, we must kindle the gifts God
bestowed upon us.
The strength of nation, especially of a
republican nation, is in the intelligent and
well ordered homes Of the people.
Vanity is the only thing which keeps
most mems temper tolerably sweet. 1t is
like the insect which takes the color Of the
leaf it feeds upon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
The Tempernture, To-dr
NOlen Om the ResuIt.
For Terms, etc.. see Second Page.

J.Edwards Leonard, who is elected to Con-
gress from the 9TH Louisiana district, is the
son Of John E. Leonard, of West Chester,
Pa.
"a of the election districts of Chester
county gave Hayes majority, altogether
amounting to 1866, while 16 only gave ma
iorities for Tilden, their aggregate being
87l. Nett majority for Hayes in the coun-
ty, 1904.
There is vague suspicion in the public
mind that this delay in the verdict Is con-
spiraoy to sell newspapers. In the newspa-
per offices, on the contrary, there is firm
conviction that it is deliberate plot to kill
off the editors.-Neoo York Tribune.
Years ago, there used to be hot contest
to see whether Berks county could give
more Democratic majority than Lancaster
could Whig, or Republican, and after a
protracted struggle Berks got into the hab-
it of doing it, the majority in that county,
for several years, having usually overlapped
Lancaster's by one thousand or more. This
time, however, Lancaster is ahead; she
gives 7,781 for Hayes. while Berks could only
scrape 1851 for Tilden.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Florida Iteturns.
TILpRN RUNS BEHIND THE STATE TICKET, AS
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

TILpRN RUNS BEHIND THE STATE TICKET, AS
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 13.-One feature of
the contest here which excites great deal
of interest, is the difference between the
vote cast for Mr.. Tilden and that for the
Democratic candidate for Governor. The
Democrats claimed that the difference
would not be very great. The official re-
turns already received, however, show
that it is so great that even if Drew
has carried the State by small
majority, as is claimed by the
Democrats, Tilden will be defeated by at
least 400 votes. This, it will be remem-
bered, is calculating from Democratic
figures. In Sumpter County, Tilden falls
behind Drew II votes; in Duval County, 67
votes; in Leon County, IA votes; in Jackson
County, 43 votes; in Nassau County, 26
votes; in Franklin county, 13 votes, and in
Orange County, "a votes or 2Os votes in
seven counties. At this rate he would be
defeated, even if the Democratic State
ticket was elected by the highest majority
vet claimed for it,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Two MRS. LOwr1es.
BOTH RELIGIOUS REvIvALIsTs, BUT VERY DIE
FERENT PERSONS.

BOTH RELIGIOUS REvIvALIsTs, BUT VERY DIF.
FERENT PERSONS.
There happen to be two Mrs. Lowries,
both of whom are very talented women,
and both noted revivalists and members of
the Nj. E. Church. The Mrs. Lowrie who
recently aided in carrying on the revival al
Mt. Salem M. e. Church, is the converted
actress, who is even more successful in re-
ligious work than she had ever been upon
the stage, though in the latter capacity she
was considered quite star.
The other lady of the name, is the wife
of Rev. DR.. Lowrie, noted for his ability as
an editor and publisher Of Methodist ltera-
ture. She too, was talented and active in
revival work, and amongst the Temperance
crusaders of Ohio one of the foremost.
About year ago she visited and spent a
few days in Wilmington, in the interests Of
the Temperance cause, and while engaged
in that work she was reported as Mrs.
Lowrie, the actress, in some OF the city
papers, which it is said quite mortified her.
She is now with her husband, travelling in
Europe,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Ph1ladeIphaa ,Eopics.

The city is still full of strangers.
Independence Hall was iammed with
visitors on Saturday.
There were 1872 vessels in port on Sat
urday, not counting the Salt river boat.
There were 315 deaths, last week. AZ
were by consumption and 10 by smallpox.
1t is estimated that not less than 100,-
600 persons visited the Centennial grounds
Sunday.
The Park Commission has declined an
offer for the purchase Of the Mississippi
State Building, and has refused to permit
the Dairy Building to remain.
In the American Department of the
Main Building, at the Centennial, things
will not be much torn up, as great part of
them are to remain in the Permanent Exhi-
bition.
The fund realized by the Committee on
Concessions from the royalty on beer and
soda, Is per cent on sales within the Cen
tennial grounds, will amount to about
$500,000.
Frank Sheppardson, who was stabbed
in the head, while out riding, at Sixth and
Lebigh avenue, on the 3D. inst. died on Fri.
day night. Three men are in eustndy aa
his assailants.
"A nlne year Olu DOyihhLnou f. W. Autl,
from Republican Valley, Nebraska, was
mounted on table in Independence Hall,
yesterday morning, and recited the Declar-
alton of Independence without balk.
All the State buildings at the Centen-
NAL with the exception of those of Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, are in the
market, for sale. The Ohio Builning is to
remain. The New York State Board have
sold their structure to Vincent Collier, of
New York, for $500, and it will be removed
and re-erected on that gentleman's farm.
The Iowa Building is sold for a like
amount.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
RliddIeuOwn Items.
Correspondence of the Commercial.

UOTTeSp07IueIlce OF the COMMERCIAL,
MIDDLETowN, DEL, Nov. IA horse
and carriage was taken from the stable of
Mr.. Theodore Perry, about 4 miles out of
town, by three colored men, who were ar
rested yesterday morning, and were taken
to Odessa, where they had a hearing. ALI
their trial.
L. B. Lee has recently opened an oyster
restaurant on Main Street. A commodious
and neatly furnished room is attached for
the accommodation of ladies'
"Blind Tom" had large and appreciative
audience in the Town Hall, last evening,
although the admission fee was high. He
gave perfect satisfaction to all. The enter
tainment was excellent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
SECOND EDITION.
The War cloud in Europe.
IT LOOKS RATHER DARKER-wHAT THE "PAIL
MALL GAZETTE SAYS.

IT LOOKS RATHER DARKER-wHAT THE PAIL
MALL GAZETTE SAYS.
The Pail Mall Gazette, in an elaborate ar
ticle, takes gloomy view of the new as
pect of affairs in regard to the Eastern
question. It finds that darkness has once
more fallen over the prospects of peace,
and that the news that comes from both
Constantinople and st. Petersburg gives
warning that what is called feeling may
conquer wisdom. 1t thinks the speech Of the
Czar not the most alarming incident of
the time, but does not regard it as pleasant
reading. The whole question is summed
in that of, What guarantees does the Czar
want2 are they such conditions as the
Porte will grant2 1t speaks of the situs-
ton in view Of the attitude assumed by
Turkey, as shown by its instructions to its
representatives, as being distinctly initial.
The speech Of the Gar is reported to have
found an enthusiastic echo throughout
Russia, extending to every class and condi
ton. They offer their fortunes and
all their resources to the disposal
of the Government, to provide the
means for the protection of the interests
of the Empire. A Vienna corres-
pondent publishes in detail intelligence
from Constantinople of active preparations
being made by the Turks, both as regards
their land and naval forces A distinguished
speaker at Conservative banquet at BrIs-
tol, England, last night, believed that the
Cars speech had been misunderstood he
thought there was every reasonable prob
ability Of peaceful settlement. A Liberal
speaker, Mr.. Lowe, said there was imminent
possibility of England's engaging in war
of which every Englishman ought to be
ashamed,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
THIRD EDITION.
New Castle Items.
o0rresponaence q the oonmerctal.

correspondence OODtiuGfCtUB.
New CASTLE, Nov. 14.-That statistical
fend ahas been about and made several
attempts at giving the exact figures with
regard to events of the past week, but the
police are 80 vigilant, enforcing that ord-
nance concerning street lounging, that he
has been forced to move on"
Mr.. Alec. FARRELL has resigned the man.
J agement of the Western Union telegram
office in this city and accepted the appoint
ment to take charge of one of the new
range lighthouses, which we understand
are to be lit tomorrow night for the first
tlme. IL ls universally conceded that
"Alec" will be sadly missed bv the patrons
of the W. u, for during the past two
years he was never known to be away from
his post of duty.
New gas mains have been laid and lamp
posts erected throughout the western por-
tion of the city, and we understand that
number OF oil lamps are to be put in use at
some other points. This is a move in the
right direction.
Sheriff Lambson has rented and is now
moving into the Janvier Mansion, at the
corner OF Delaware and Vine streets, Sher-
lH-elect Grubb will take possession of the
Hotel de Lambson on Thursday. In the
evening the Grubb and Holcomb Guards
Will parade. Two bands of music are en-
gagged and a general illumination and re-
joicing will teke place.
Those election segars lack flavor. We
observe that the winners are of very lib
eral turn. We give notice. don't offer US
any more; we have five now, and have been
occupied since election in trying to get
away with the first. As to the hats, boots,
gloves, and over coats, we defer Judgment
until the articles are seen. As to the Wines
Judging from the effects produced on the
recipients, the grapes grew on corn stalks,
and even then were of poor quality.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
A Fatal Love.

At a late meeting of the Board of Health
Of Reading, the following statement was
made Of the manner in which young man
caught the small pox "He met his sweet.
heart on the street in the evening and ac-
companied her home. On the front door
was a red patch but she said nothing about
smallpox. She concealed the fact from
her lover, and conducted him into the
house by side door so that he should not
see the red patch on the front door. He
caught the small pox from the infected
house, and was the means of communicate
ing the disease to his father, who died"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
philadelphia Markets.
Associated Press telegram,


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14-PetroIeum quiet
and nominally unchanged
Cloverseed steady at 13@I,ac. -,-------..
Flour rernsilis dull, but there is no dis.
position to sell superine SO 5000 25; ex-
ira $4. 26@4 so; Minnesota family S6 OO@
$3.50 ; Penna., Ohio, and Indiana family
$5. 1905 80 high grades $7.25@8.75.
Rye flour and corn meal unchanged.
Wheat quiet; Western and Penna. red
@$1S so. '-''-
Rye steady at 67@72.
Corn more active and strong yellow 5sc;
mixed 57@58c new 40@5Oc; sail 57(05715c g F.;
steamer 52@53e.
Oats in moderate request white 3704Ic;
mixed Soc unsound 36@32c.
Whiskey, Western $1.12.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14

A CHESTER COUNTY BARN BURNED.
FRIDAY evening last, the parn of William b.
cause, IN East Marlborough Township,
near Kenneth Square, was entirely Consumed
by fire, supposed to have been the work
OF an incendiary. The flames were so far
under way when discovered that no attempt
was made to save anything but a horse
power thresher. Two horses, however.
which were abandoned, broke their halters
and escaped throughlthe fla mes, though they
were badly scorched by qoing so. The
Co., for 81, 500, ''''.''i
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
P. M II, central R, r.

s. M. FELTON,, Trustee for the holders OF
the bonds of the Philadelphia q Baltimore
Central Railroad Company, will pay divi-
dend of ten per cent on all such bonds and
the matured coupons after November 18th.
This is cheerful news to the holders of
these bonds, ON which no interest has been
paid since 1867. Under the able and skill
full management Of Mr.: Wood, the Super
intendent of the railroad, the road has been
put in first class condition and is making a
surplus above expenses.-W West Chester
RpcOg.d
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14

In the first Congressional District, COM
posed Of all the counties on the Eastern
Shore except Cecil, Daniel M. Henry, Dem.
ocrat, has a majority of 30S9 over Judge
Spence, Republican.
In Cecil county Svl4ioI- "a F,s.r6 VI tho
Second Congressional Distsict, Roberts,
Democrat, has a majority of 499 over Har-
ris, Reform and Republican.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
a Young MANS Sulcida.

William Driscoll, young man of twenty
five years, of 1929 Moravian street. went
into a neighboring drug store, yesterday,
and bought bottle of laudanum, inquiring,
at the same time, the usual dose. 1t ID
thought that he took the poison in the
street, as, soon after he arrived home he
was fully under its effects. DIR. Osborne
was called, and the patient was taken to the
Pennsylvania Hospital. Late last night
his case was considered hopeless. Driscoll
was sober and industrious man, and the
cause assigned is the loss of his wife about
four weeks ago, for whom, it is said, he
deeply mourns.-PhilG Times, To day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Floods and crops an cuba

Further reports from the interior of Cubs
speak Of the inundations as subsiding, but
much of the country is still under water.
1t is again stated that in view Of the in
creased yield which the sugar crop prom.
ised the total reduction will not seriously
affect the average that it will be as large
as last years. Grinding cane ON several Of
the plantations will begin this month, OF
some as early as the 18th.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
The Eastern shore Vote.

RETURNS FROM ALL THE ooUNTIEs-T1LDEN's g
MAJORITY 3903.
The following is the vote in detail by
counties for the Eastern Shore of Mary
land, and the majority by which .Tilden car
ried them. The highest majority for Tilden
in any one county is 992 in Wicomico, and
the lowest in Talbot
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Oamels in Nevada.

The Virginia City Enterprise says: A
train of 20 camels, loaded with wood, came
into town about IL o'clock last night On
account OF their frightening horses and
mules they are not allowed to enter the
town during daylight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
weather ProbabiIlties.
Associated: Press qeleqram,

WASHINGTON. Nov. Il - Probabilities
For Middle Atlantic States, light variable
warmer winds, shifhngssto cold brisk north
east to northwest, followed by cloudy and
rainy weather and rising barometer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
99tarrla9Fs.

CONROw-MEYER.-O Thursday evening. Nov.
9Th, at the residence of the br de's mother by Rev
w; X. Davis, JOS ID. Oonrow, of Wilmington, Del
to Lavinia r., daughter of the late Henry Meyer,
of New York 0' ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
geaths.

DASHIELL AT the residence of her son.in.law.
Rev. o, r. Sheppard, of Newark Del Mrs larry
of Washi gton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
FinancaaI.

Associated Press Telegrans.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Gold quoted, this
morning, at.$1.095s.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14

T X. ID. SEEDS.
Js CONTRACTOR ANDrBUILDER.
Shop, Fourth Street, between West and Tatnall
Residence, Adams St, doors south of Delaware
Avenue. Estimates furnished on all kinds OF work
and Jobbing carefully attended to at re 4sonabie
pfloess tmy2S, 1y-lm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
THE PULLMAN COMPANY.

The report of the Pullman Company
shows that it has increased its stock of cars
from four hundred and twenty-five to four
average cost reported for the whole stock
is $18, 500. The earnings were at the rate
of SAIL per Car, and expenses $l,773,
leaving net earnings of $2639 per car.
The gross earnings are at the rate Of about
5000 per berth per year, which indicates
that the berths are let on the average about
one-third OF the nights in the year. The
expenses of maintaining upholstery and
bedding was $3.50 per car. The invest
ments Of the Company in other sleeping
car lines apparently enabled it to earn
$552, S94 at an expense of $3.50, ,567, leaving
balance of profit amounting to $362 227,
Company pays eight per centum dividend.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYw1NE MILLS Fc
mOuItOn Against TBeecher.

In the case of Moulton Us. Beecher, the
Court yesterday granted 6 change of venue
from Brooklyn to Delaware county, N. Y,
on the ground that the plaintiff had sought
to mould public opinion and belief through
local newspapers on matters in controversy
in the suit. A late despatch announce
that the suit has been discontinued, and
perhaps this is the last Of it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Arrivals at The clayton House.

JE Mckay & wife, Pa.
] B Turner,
g Heushaul, O
W j Jones, N. !.
VIM B Dunning, 0. S. Navy.
r Reid. +" q
@ f Bigelow, MY.
John A Gano, o.
L RShewell, Boeton.
The Walnut st Theatre Company, % per-
SONS, Phila.
Henry Froelich, \. Y.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
Railroad intelligence.
NEW JERSEY CENTRAL.

Mr.. Knight, President of this road, de-
MES that he has resigned, or is about to re-
sign. He states that the road and equip.
ments are in an excellent condition and
everything working we'll for the interest OF
the Company. The expenses had been re-
duced about So per cent, and yet the vari-
ous departments were filled with equally
competent subordinates The Company
has an excellent property, he says, and
there is every prospect of bringing it out of
the difficulty under which it has labored for
some time past.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14
9letv advertisements.

STEEL RAT TRAPS FOR SALE BY
VIM. II. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street.
RUTCHER SAWS, CIEAvERS, KNIVES, AND
ID SCALES. For sale by
VIM. H. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-14

THE TEMPERANCE MovEMENT-AoT1oN By
TIE Practical" COMMITTEE. Report fur
n!shed the Commercial 1.-The Committee
OF " Practical Temperance Men" met at 8
Humphrey, Charles II. lSentman, William d,
Pickles, Nelson ]. Lee, Rev. A. d. Davis,
Ohas. Moore, E. p. a. Martin, and Geo. W,
Wells. A pleasant discussion and expires
sion OF opinion in reference to the temper
ance ticket occurred, and the committee,
taking all the circumstances into consider
atlon, were satisfied that good beginning
had been made, as thu recent vote showed
they held the balance tf power in Whining
ton. Arrangements we're made for procur-
ing Hall No. 6, Masonic Temple, for Satur-
DAY evening next at which time a public
meeting will be held, commencing at 80
O'Clock. The ladies and the public in gem
eral are invited. A prompt and full attend.
ance Of the Committee is requested at 7
O'Clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-11-18
THE VOTE of HUMBOLDT
COUNTY.

Following is the official vote of the
coua'y, as caavassed by the Board yes
terday: gs-,
Presidvnfiei electors-R. 81. Dagget
'394 " W Bpshop 1874. George Tafy
1874. }. &. Curiie 500. J. G. Hieerman
499, 4. BIeuDerhasse:t 498; Tilden's
msiorisy, i06. ~
Foo, Congress- = Tlrsniss Wren 3S7.
A. G, Ellis 4h; Ellis majority LOS, %
For Judgeof Supreme isourt--O. Ri
Leonard Ala, NJ. Knls patrick 479; Kirk
patricks roajority. IL -, "a. 4
State tisuator--P. w. johnson, 4O3;
Charles 'Mcoonueli, 433; McConneirs
majority ~ gsfer X su44f4
Assemb.ymen.sr M o., Ward 4l2.C
;. Osborn 4aS, ,iJohn Byrnes, 357, S.
W. Haninand al, w. Fl. Howard
472. Wa. Frsasd,,t 472; average
Dehocraiie najosity. 7bS -.
Sheriff ~ Il. NJ. Miller 442, G. A.
Kyle l4G; ksse's snajoriy,- 4 ls.'t ~ +
Recorder -Aiex. Wise 1872, Ga. La
Grave sol: La Grave slmoi sity,. 1909.
Clerk j. IL. Job 455, l.. T. Dunn
436; Jobs majority, 10. lstyes ~
Treasurer ~ James 5Msnnipg all, A.
J. Shepard $50; Shepard's majority,
27l. IL f
District Attorney-r,H. A. Wsklo 3l5,s
George p. Harding SIC; Earnings ma
jorityl2Gl.a .jsy w r. lsu
Assessor William, wisr $40, James
BuckDer 575; Bncs,ner's rnajorityi259.
Surveyor II. b, MsxsoI 327, d..
Van L-nnep, 574; Vsn Lennep's ma
jority. PAT. H u'-
Superintendent Of Pnblic Schools
j. S.~Sweet 435. c. Chenoweth 457;
Chensweth's mejerity. %. T-es.
Pablo Adminisirator--D. MeIarkey
37S. Pat. Bell 5l4; Bells majority,
1876. laa4 ma -
Commissioners 1iong term) -R. W.
Wood 469, ii. Siegel 4l0; Woods n,n.
jority. 59i short term; Jobni Borlaud
366, Andrew Westfall 52:; Wsstfail's
MINORITY. l55.
All those having msjorities except ].
H job and II w Wood ara Aapo
Gratis.