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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
MarriaNes.

NS0N-FOULKE.-On the 18Th of Novem.
ber, 1876, in Philadelphia, by Rev r. NJ Hatfield,
MIR. James b. Robinson to Miss Sadie y. Foulke,
both of Newport, Del.
LAWSON-SMITH.-O the 10th inst. by Rev.
VIM. P. Davis, Mr.. John w. Lawson to Miss Mary
Smith, all of Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
Escaped by a small matnritv

At a. Texas baby-ehow it was long time
before any one could be found to act as a
judge. Finally five brave men were found
to act, on condition that the awards should
not be announced till the Judges had ten
minutes the start. The mothers sat in a
circle, babies in lap. The judges made their
round, compared notes, handed the result
to the spokesman and ran for their lives.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

WET WEATHER CHRIsTIANs. = Yesterday
showed who they were, and notwithstand-
ing the inclemency of the weather, some of
the churches had good sized congregations.
Water-proofs and other winter gear were
taken from the clothes presses, and given a
complete airing, and the duck of a new hat.
and stunning new dress, were laid aside for
a more sunshiny Sunday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

FOURTH DELAWARE REUNION. ad-
iourned meeting of the Society of the
Fourth Delaware Regiment will be held to.
morrow (Tuesday) evening, in the rooms of
society is making every effort to have a
creditable reunion sometime before Christ
mas, it is hoped there will be a general at
tendance of the members of the Regiment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

The Two BROKEN ARMs.-Henry. an
eight year old son of Frederick Wahl, baker
at Eighth and French streets, went out on
the slippery stone steps, yesterday, and
falling broke his arm. DIR. Frantz reduced
the fracture. 1t was only on delaware
Day" that Thomas, an older son by two
years, fell from perslmmon tree and broke
bis right arm.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
Wenther ProbabiIittes.

As80c1dteds FTes9 IeLelfd7lls
WASHINGTON. Nov. 18. - Probabilities /:
For the Middle and Eastern Statee, con-
tinued northeast winds, cloudy and rain,
with falling barometer, and stationary tenn
perature, followed at the Southern stations
by cooler westerly winds, rising barometer,
cloudy and clearing weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

-Mahlon B. Kent, Indian Agent at No
hart, Nebraska, is visiting with his wife
their old home in West Fallowfeld, Chester
county.
Women of taste, in New York, prefer
black costumes for street wear,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
FOR FALL AND WINTER

Superior black Diagonal for suits, handsome psids
effects in Black Goods for suits, comnrisi5g, the
finest stock of Wooler we have ever displayed
VIM. b. SHARP
Fourth and Market straa,s
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
Arrivals at the Clayton House.

AAHNFEsA" tAN UHAU OAtAT tUW HUI
A P Harris & VT, Bristol, Pa.
E Russell Il wf, New Jersey.
s M Provost Bedford, Pa.
F L White, Boston.
e Hetzen, 6
Gee ]. Nelson, Washington, D. @.
B Blocke, Parkersburg, W. Va.
H W Wilson, Penna.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

Having completed our large purchases of LADIES'
ana Gentlemen's Underwear for the incoming 4 a.
son, we would call special attention to the choicest
line Of these goods ever offered in our CITY
VIM. b. SHARP
@s1=t and Market streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
9elt advertisements.
WARNlNG!

W 71''1' 17'0'
Occupants of houses should secure their windows
and doors at once against the cold drafts at the
coming winter by ordering, without delay the patent
metallic and rubber weather strips, which entirely
For sale by go
VIM. IL. BILLANY
2l4 Market Street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
BLANKETS.

Direct from the manufacturer, 81, "a, 10-4 ia.
IA lS-4, l4- l6-i Blankets, which, on account OF
the great decline in these goeds we are enablsd to
offer in unusual bargains
VIM. b. SHARP
Fourth and hIarlrnt tatr. ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
DGilD Commercial.
THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
The Temperatnre, To-day.

AS REGISTERED AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE
Att A. .M..............48l AT P. M...."-......62
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

DECEASED Mrs. Orpha Hartman, wife
of George r. Hartman, residing at 812 East
Sixth street, died yesterday morning, from
an apopleptic stroke received while attend
ing Scott M. e. church on Sunday morning
the 18th instant. The case has already
been referred to in the COMMERCIAL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
Financial.

Associated Press Telegram.
New YORK, Nov. 2O.-Gold quoted, this
morning, at $1.099z.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

HORSE AND BUGGY SToLEN-On last
Thursday evening horse, harness, and
buggy was stolen from James Nj. Downs,
of Summit Bridge, New Castle county. Mr..
Downs has offered a reward of $40 for the
recovery of the property, and arrest and
conviction of the thief.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

Richard Grant Whites health is so poor
that he will not remain in England, but
goes southwark for the winter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20
QUOTATIONS AT THE RRANDYwINE MILLS &c
M nrrn Ann nnpAIN-nnRpEnrEn DAILY.
q ~ IpYET sTTiREET FIHltkY

FR(lM MAHkbI T.-aoa
ccora sor New York, via Perth Ambo, and JAmes,
S,Srs and Monmouth junction, 30, A. M, anu
. SuIs y M Connecting Tor Long Branch an. oenaan
Accom- for Trenton, connecting with express
for New YORK, $50, g and 10, A. NJ L. hooA' -
sssc sd 20, P. M oo,, 4, AZ
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-20

Company desire it to be distinctly sEaaiGesst.
that no thought whatever is entertained, of
giving Hugh Sweeney, now confined in the
New Jersey Pelitentiary, ia benefit ball''
on his liberation in January next.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Hon. B. ]. Brown.

We regret the circumstances that com
PEELED the withdrawal of Judge B. j.
Brown from the congressional race. He
is young, and with the positive qualities
he possesses, and his we'll ackno wedged
business qualifications, will. sometime in
the history OF the politics of the state,
make his mark The Gazette notices his
withdrawal, as follows:
Elsewhere appea-s the card of the
above nam gentleman (Which we find
in the Van Buren, Press) Withdrawing
his name from the list of contestants for
congress from this the third COMPRESSION.
al district. While we have endeavored
to maintain course of impartiality to-
ward all candidates for the various off
ces to be filed at the approaching elec
ton, we have no hesitancy, now, in say
ing that, as far as our personal feelings
were concerned, and especially in view OF
his patriotic conduct, two years ago.
which made the nomination of Judge
Wiltshire possible, we have been inclined
to favor Judge Browns aspirations. But
he is one of those who will not spoil by
waiting His record is sound, his abili-
ty positive, and, in spite of his "rheu-
matte difficulties time scores his tally
smoothly on his genial face. There is
time enough for Brown"
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
HARRELL's NEW FORM BOOK.

We have before usa copy of "Harrells q
Form Book" just published. It's book of
pratice under the new constitution and laws
OF Arkansas. And Is highly endorsed by
Judge U. M. Rose, r. W. Newton, Dick CAN'T
and all the leading lawyers of the State who
have examined 1t 1t not only furnishes the
FORMS but accompanies them with the new
constitution and late laws governing their APP
plication. By the aid of it any citizen. not
illlteratc, may prepare his own papers In or
binary proceedings In the circuit, county,
probate and justices courts-such as dispos-
sessing tenant. bringing actions on account,
note. bond, agreement for rent, contract of
mortgage, recovering personal property, en-
forcing landlords, mechanics and lahore. s
liens, administering estates. and in defending
In such cases. Besides the forms OF aiiidavits.
bonds and officers returns, docket entries of
county and justices courts. In civil and GRIM
tnal cases, 1t contains the forms for use In the
state land office, the new constitution, and
many recent enactments not yet published.
1t contains all general business forms, rom a
bill of exchange, marriage certificate or mar
riage settlement to separation. last will and
attestation of a codicil. 1t will be book Of
practical use to every citizen, whether in Of
tical capacity or not 1t will answer the pur-
pose of the Digest In great measure.
Copies are now ready for m Hing to sub
scrbers and delivery to purchasers. Price
81, and 20 cents additional to cover postage
II sent by mail. Address orders to Gazette,
or John L Reardon bookseller, Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Horse Theft Shot.

A young man by the name Of James Will
liams, whose home Is in Atascosa County, Tex
a, and who has been employed teaming for
Joseph Foster on Lees Creek for a short time,
was shot while attempting to ride off mule
belonging to N. F. Cornelius Of Van Buren,.
Williams had made a confident of young
man in Lowtown. telling him what he inten-
ded to do. The young man blowed" on him
and reported to Cornelius and watch was
put out to catcl. him. About midnight, Sum
dav. he cnte, ed the stable. saddled and bri-
died one of the best mules. and started of
with it, when he was halted by colored man
on watch with shot gun. Williams MT be
ing disposed to halt, the colorcd man fired
and wounded him In the hip slightly. Other
parties near. that were en- watch. came up and
the thief was captured and lodged in jail
He said after his arrest If he had had pistol
he could have killed the negro and got away
with the mule. He has bad look, Is about
"a years old. and intended to make his way
back to Texas. If nothing happens he
will have the pleasure of serving the State
five or six years in the penitentiary' The
only regret Is, that he was not killed on the
spot. 1t is not profitable or safe to waste
ammunitsoa In such cases, for nine out Of ten
ofsuch fellows would as soon commit murder
AS steal horse.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
The Arkansas Scandal.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Sun. of Saturday, May 25th,
says;
Col, Curry, of Arkansas, declares that
he is not the man who came north from
Arkansas to induce Judge Poland to get
his committee together III the fall Of 1876,
and proceed to Arkansas, to commence
the investigation which had been order
ed at the preceding session Of Congress
He AYERS that he had no connection with
the Brooks Baxter fight, and that he was
In no way. directly or indirectly,a party
to any negotiation looking to the control
of Judge Poland or to using any means
to corrupt Congress. He says that he
has no doubt efforts we're made on both
sides to effect their purposes by corrupt
means, but he was not party to them,
and knew nothing Of what was going on.
The use of his name, therefore, was as
error which l hasten to correct, but, at
the same time insist that the Mcclure
Dorsey party did. according to the ad
missions of one Of their party, send a
m North, in the fall OF 1874, to induce
Judge Poland to start at once for Arkan
-as, to begin the investigation ordered
by Congress; that failing to induce Pc
land to start at once, he made q written
agreement with some person in Wash
ington, who was, for the consideration
Of $4,000, to send Poland to Arkansas,
and secure report from him favorable
to the Brooks party. These same men
now allege that they were outbid by the
Garland party, and Tint the money to ac-
complish this, was raised on tbs. notes Of
some of the Garland rnen.: s5t-=i=.-,
There is undoubtedly great scandal
connected with this whole Arkansas bu-
sness, and if the matter be touched at all
it ought to be probed to the bottom. II
Poker Mcclure wants to tell only one
side of the case, the Judiciary Commit
tee ought to make him tell what he de,
sires to conceal, the efforts he and his
friends made to secure favorable action
by the House of Representatives through
corrupt means
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

CUSHING AND CHoArE.-Old Squire
Gerrish, of Newburyport. Mass, is &C.
aial soul, who has hoat of legal renin-
isccnces. An intimate friend al Web
stcr, Edward Everett and Rufus Choate,
and law-part1er OF Caleb Gushing. he
had rare opportunity Of collecting an
ecdetes and details that are very iuteres.
ting now While connected with Cush-
ing q time came when those two Titians,
Gushing and Choate, we're on opposite
yides in an important suit, On the day
when the case was callod. the courtroom
was crowded. A battle between such
men was novelty, even in that epoch
Of brains. To the amazement Of Judge,
jury and spectators, both Gushing and
Choatc were somewhat anxious for .
continuance other words, for q
postponement Of trial. As usual thing,
both gentlemen were anxious 10 force q
case to trial. being in state Of" chron.
ic preparation" as Webster once said, in
speaking of Choate. In going cut of
court, says Mr. Gerrish, niet Choate,
and said. How is it that you were rea
dy for continuance to-day2 II isal lit.
tie odd for you"
Choate replied; Oh, ! am little
pressed with business, and can afford to
let this case stand over"
Said l Choate, this is sheer non
sense. I'll toll you what the matter is
You are afraid OF Cushing"
$50 am" Was the reply; aud I am
not ashamed to own it either"
"Well. well." said I, !" this 10 pretty
good. The idea Of Rufus Choate being
frightened. What on earth do you foar,
Mr.. Choate2"
"Mr. Gerrish, will tell you. l am
afraid of his overwhelming knowledge
Of law.
In the afternoon Cushing camo into
the Office l went for him at once:
Caleb, what was tho matter, to-day
why don't you insist on trying that
case p
"Oh," he replied, g tho weather 10
warm, and We have much to attend to,
and didn't care to hurry matters."
"Now, Gushing, be honest: were you
not little afraid of Choatc ?"
"Well, Gerrish, to be candid about it,
was. Are you satisfied, now.
then inquired what he feared Choatc,
for. /" Do you think" said l, /" that he
knows any more law than you do"
mo. sir. don't" Was the answer |;
i" but am afraid Of the rascals innu.
ence with jury, right or wrong"
And there it was. The two men had
been SO often associated that each knew
the Others strong points, and felt
timid, hi!adelphia Press.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
More Light on AN Interesting Subject.

Boston dispatches Of the Goth ult, to
the New York Herald, say:
The Herald will promise, tomorrow,
an interview with prominent lawyer OF
this city, whose name Is not given, who
acted as the attorney of the creditors OF
Warren Fisher. Jr., contractor for build
ing the Ft Smith and Little Rock rail
road, in their investigation to discover
what became of the 81 100000 bonds
and securities said to have been given to
Fisher. The attorney says Fisher testi-
fed that be paid to Hon. j. 6. Blaine
$3.50, 900, for no consideration, whatever.
He discredits the testimony of Col.
Scott, before the committee, in reference
to the price paid for Little Rock and Ft.
Smith bonds, in 1870, which he says
were selling at $50, whereas Scott stated
he had paid $50 as an investment. The
attorney also states that Blaine had init
mate relations with Caldwell and Fish
er, Jr
The Herald adds, edtorially: Blaine's
committee have been looking in this di
section, and in anticipation of what they
might be prompted to do, somebody in
Washington sent several kilograms to
Mr.. Fisher, requesting him to get out OF
the way, which he was preparing to do
ou Saturday, when United States mar
shall waited upon him with subpoena,
which he had to obey.
Fisher has since, under oath, denied
before the committee, that he ever gave
Blaine bonds of any kind.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

A MOTHERS SACRED LovE.-T h C
neighborhood of Ninth and l. streets was
| thrown into state of excitement, yes.
terday morning by an infuriated middle
aged female, clothed in black, with short
red hair, and armed with an interesting
cowhide, with which, with fendish de-
light. she cut the air right an 4 left, as she
bowled along at ten-knot speed Halt.
ins, in front of respectable looking
house, she attracted the attention of the
inmates by throwing brick against the
door. Half dozen heads were thrust
out of as many windows, among them
that of a well.known gentleman recently
married. The excited woman observed
this, secreted her cowhide, and with a
sanity smile, said:
tom, come down here; would
speak with you moment
Thomas complied with the request, and
accompanied by his blushing young
bride, opened the door and confronted
his visitor. That ancient institution
cleared the front steps at one bound,
caught Tommy's ear in firm grip, and
began to belabor him numerically, say
ing, as she did SO: ,,,.. s.,q.
"You young wretcht' You puppy
You ungrateful whelp! (WhackO Got
married, did youY (Whack whack
whackD Run off from your mother,
and marries that gal there do you? Now,
sir, jest git yonr things ready, (whack y
and come home! I'll let you know that
until yer are twenty-on (whack y yer
amt going ter get out Of my clutches -
!WhackD y
Toms wife rushed to his assistance
at this juncture, saying;
tom, my darling, slap her good and
come in"
But Tom tearfully replied, as an extra
sharp cut landed on his neck
II can't, Touch y darling; mother
says mustn't Meekly he descended
the steps, and was led off by his nam
ma. followed by large crowd The
newly made bride went into the house
slammed the door, and quiet reigned.--
Washington Sunday Herald.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Tenn essee.
NASHVILLE, May 3

NASHVILLE may ol.
The democratic state convention, to
elect delegates to the national conven
ton met at noon, to-day. Hon John NJ.
Crozier, of Knoxville, was chosen per
manent president, with vice president,
from each congressional district. On
taking the chair, the president Of the con-
vention made a strong speech against the
contraction policy of the party in pow
er, and in favor of the repeal Of the re-
sumption act; also attacking the legisla-
ton from 1869 to the present time as in
the interest of bondholders and banking
monopolies, without regard to the neces-
sites aud distresses-A ~. The industrial
classes of the union. His speech was
heartily applauded at the close. In the
selection of four delegates for the state
at large. two we're taken from the mid.
die, and one each from the eastern and
western divisions of the state The fol
lowing is the state delegation to the ma
tional convention from the state at large
j. A. Gardner, of Weakley county j.
M. Fleming, of Knox, editor of the
Knoxville Tribune; ex-Gov. John C..
Brown, of Giles. and John c. Burch, of
Davidson, editor of the Nashville Amer
lean. The later was elected by accla
nation. The entire delegation, except
two or three, favor the nomination of
Hendricks at ST. Louis.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
RIVER NEWS.

The river is falling slowly with four feet on
the bars.
The Hughes arrived Friday. Just at nisht
and went down Saturday afternoon.
The Maumelle went up yesterday about
o'clock and will so down Wednesday morn
Ing.
The Gov. Garland,' Capt. Jim Bowlin In
command, will leave Pittsbprs on the 23a ior
this river. She is light and built expressly
for this river.
We clip the following from the Memphis
Avalanche Of the 3lst: capt John 1, WASH
lhgton who is on our streets daily and Is as
active IN the boat agency business As tle
youngest man in town, commenced on Tue
steamer Neosho in 1881. just torty-two years
Sago. This boat belonged To Philip Penny
walt. one of the most popular men then IN ar
KANSAS. and to Thomas Henry leatmen, oi
SNashpillp,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
FRANK LESLIE'S
Historical Register and Centennial
Exposition.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The design of the publisher in preparing AZ
illustrated Historical Register of the Cen
tcnniai Exposition," Is to furnlsh-througi
the medium of accurate and carefully execu-
ted wood-engravngs and the pen pictures ol
our oorrespondents-to the million unable tC
attend the "World's Fair" permanent
truthful and beautiful Register OF the Con-
gress of Nations assembled in friendly com
petition, in Philadelphia In 1876,
Part l.. now ready. is illustrated with eighty
cngravngs, and contains History of all Ex.
hibitions throughout the World, " Ith an His
torical Sketch OF the Inception and Progress
of the United States Centennial Exposition
illustrated by Views of the Buildings CON-
prised In the Exposition, Scenes, Tncidenss
etc.
The Work will be continued in Monthly
Parts, until completed. each part containing
thirty two folio pages inctosed In handsome
cover, ornamented with an appropriate illu-
minated design
The purpose of this Historical Register y
is to illustrate and describe the leading fca-
lures of the Centennial Exposition. including
artistic engravlngs Of noteworthy objects In
each Department. with view Of presenting
the reader with a resume OF the entire Expo
sition and Its display OF Works of Art, New
Inventions. Mechanical Appliances, Agricul.
tural and Mineral Products. Textile Fabrics
Labor-saving Machinery, etc, etc.
The Frank Leslie's Historical Register OF
the Centennial Exposition" will afford at a
glance complete history of exhibitive effor,
in the past. and an artistic and discriminating
Record Of the Great Centennial. the entire
work illustrated in the highest style of art
rial Of the Colossal Exhibition In Fairmoun
Park.
Agents wanted to sell this great work BY
subscription. For subscription. terms. etc.
apply to FRANK LESLIE,
527, Pearl-street, N. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Alabama.
MONTGOMERY, Nav 81

The democratic convention met here,
to day. Sixty two out of sixty five coun.
ties were represented, 400 delegates being
present w. H. Chambers was elected
president The convention voted down,
by vote of four to one, resolution
against the two thirds rule. Gov G S.
Houston was nominated for governor, r.
K. Boyd tor secretary of state, and d.
Crawford for treasurer. A recess was
then taken.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Jasper Township.
J S, DANIEL

Convention met at Arklow May 9th,
1875. j. S. Daniel in the chair and D.
j Phlber secretary. On motion, j. S
Daniel and John Mstlock were elected
as delegates to the County Convention.
The meeting instructed for Governor,
Jesse Turner, John Crawford for Audit
or, A. B. Howell as State Treasurer,
Joseph Byers, as Prosecuting Attor-
ney. On motion, adjourned.
j. S. DANIEL, Chairman.
D. j. PHILBER, Sec