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, 1876-08-05

Ae Writes an Autograph Letter to the
President.

Mr.. Schlozcr the German Minister to
the United States, on the 4th of July
presented to President Grant an auto.
graph letter oi Congratuation from the
Emperor of Germany. Mr.. SChlozer, in
presenting the letter, stated that he was
instructed by His Majesty to deliver upon
the 4th day OF July 20 the President, in
person, an autograph letter Of congratu-
lution upon the occasion OF the Ccnton-
nial anniversary, and wished to add his
personal good wishes for the United
States. The President briefly replied,
assuring him of his satisfaction in re-
ceiving this evidence of good feeling on
the part of His Majesty; that his kind
expressions for the ULited States were
fully appreciated, and that the letter
should be properly acknowledged. A
translation of the letter is as follows:
William, by the Grace Of God Empe-
ror Of Germany, King Of Prussia, etc.
TO tie President Of the United States qt'
America GREAT AND GOOD FRIEND ::
1t has been vouchsafed to you to cclc.
brate the Centennial festival of the day
upon which the republic over which you
preside entered the rank of Independent
nations. The purposes of its founders
have, by wise application of the
teachings of the history of the iOunda'
tion OF nations, and with an insight into
the distant future, been realized by de-
velopment without parallel. To con
gratuate you and the American people
upon this occasion affords me so much
the greater pleasure, because since the
treaty of friendship which my ancestor
of glorious memory, King Frederic H.,
who now rests, undisturbed friendship
has continually existed between Ger
many and America, and has been de-
veloped and strengthened by the ever
increasing importance of their mutual
relations, and by an intercourse being
more and more fruitful in every domain
of commerce and science. That the
welfare of the United States and the
friendship of the two countries may con.
tinue to increase is my sincere desire and
confident hope. Accept renewed assu-
rance of my unqualified esteem.
WILLIAM.
BERLIN, June 0, 1876.
(CountersigneoD VoN BISMARCK.
, 1876-08-05

The man or woman who can handle
the pen in muSterly manner possesses
an accomplishment which can scarcely
Ne over rated 1t is not, indeed, impor.
tant to he able to frame our letters with
the cXactnrss and beauty which would
become 4 professor of the art, unless we
ourselves propose to teach it; hut 1t Is
desirable to acquir" neat and perfectly
legibe hand. This will he found the
best tor practical purposes. Ornament
and flourish occasion confusion 10 the
eye, by the apparent, 1t not real, inter
mixture OF letters. 1t is encouraging to
know that all, or nearly all, can learn to
write sufficiently well, hy beginning
early, and taking due pains. 1t is well
to begin very early. We shsl'l not give
u child's mind exercise disproporlionrd
to the bodily development. 1t is not
well to crowd the memory, or tax any
faculty severely. For all such coercion
nature will be loycnged at last. There
fore, would set n child early to writing,
because this will amuse and not greatly
fatigue him. Many adults never learn
to write well; they have not had time, is
their excuse. Ii they began early, the
accomplishment would have been insenSi'
bly, acquired. Yet they need not de-
spair, but even late in life can acquire
the art. This attainment is clearly OF
considerable Importance in our inter
course with strangers; for men form an
opinion of a persons education, cast OF
mind and habits, from his handwriting.
First impressions are often permanent
how desirable that they should be just.
Some excellent men, however, write de-
plorably, Among ur friends we may
be rated according to our well-known
character But how shall strangers
JUDGE thusl A written communication,
too, may be our only introduction, Good
penmanship, too, seems to imply II dc
gree of mental refinement. There must
be in the mind some conception and ap-
probation of fitness and beauty, in order
to write gracefully and well. Then,
again, to write good hand adds much
TO the comfort of our corr espondents; (;
aud no one has right to disregard the
convenience of others.
, 1876-08-05

down the descent and through the benz,
titul valley Ut the Platte to O,ob.
where We tarried not, but cmmrk;n.'
quickly on the G. b. & .. road, we w.n.
soon landed in this little town, whD,
loving friends awaited our coming
looIsSl in vain for. my ideal prairie or
the west IA dead level plain with mot
tree to break the monotony, Instead Of
this, l saw country rolling and even
billy, with Streams of water and irtourr,
belts OF timber. Later, We see GROWN.
fields of corn everywhere, sulroundipy
the peaceful farm houses. But thouyh
we have found many places lairer Ia
look upon, We have nowhere found IN,
mild, equablc and h9althiul climate Of
Puget Sound. We were scorchcd with
tropical suns in California, chilled with
cold blasts and SHOWS IN Salt Lake, and
almost blown away in Iowa. Old 4Eulp
the mythical god of the wind, make,
here his vcriiable dwelling place. He
cuts capers and plays pranks with us
necessarily. You ride out over the great
prairies (they ure wont to call them
"prares" after alD and you see trees
overturned and houses moved feet from,
their original foundation. You are not
mystiicd as to the cau-e. Many people
here seeking a change of climate, have
asked US concerning the New North.
west" To all such We speak good
word for w. Il. and several have declared
their Intention OF going there,
Our Centennial Fourth passed oil here
in the most lively and pleasant manncr.
A huge barbecue dinner was prepared
10y the good Citizeus oi C----,besidcs
which were the usual accompanlments OF
reading the declaration, the GRAFTON,
tantastics, fireworks and balloon ascen.
sions. Quite number Of citizens have
been to Philadelphia and returned.
Others, waiting for cooler weather. pro.
pose to go in Sept. In the meantime We
read the periodicals, which TEEN with
pictures and descriptions of the great
exhibition. Should we visit it., we will
perhaps send you occasional jottings OF
the same.
Yours truly,
Lucy b REEVES.
, 1876-08-05

WELLIEGTON's STRATEGY a GER
tain occasion during Welington's cam
paign in the Pyrcnees, that great cap
tain" being displeased with the disposi-
tions, General PictUn had made for re-
ceiving the assault of Marshal Soult,
who had menaCed him in front, ordered
the plan to be entirely changed. But
the difficulty was to delay the attack of
the French until the change could be
effected. This the Iron Duke" ac-
complished in person, IN the following
manner; Dotling his cooked hat, and
waving it in the air, he rode furiously to
the head OF a regiment, as if to order Il
charge. Thereupon arose tremendous
cheer trom the men, which was taken up
by corps after corps, until it reverbe-
rated along the whole extent OF Picton's
line.
As the roar died away, Wellington
was heard to remark, musingly, as ii ad-
dressing himself, "Soult Is skillful but
cautious commander, and will not at
tack in force until he has ascertained the
meaning OF these cheers. This will give
time for the sixth division to come up.
and VIC shall beat him." 1t turned out
as anticipated. Soult naturally enough
supposed those tremendous shouts to an
nounce the arrival of large reinforce
ments, and did not attack until TOO late.
Had he struck ut the right moment, he
would have won an easy victory us it
was, he met with bloody repulse.
This was strategy. Not the strategy OF
books, but the strategy ot genius, con-
ceived and executed in the same mo-
ment. Tho idea was born OF the occa-
sion, and carried out on the instant.
, 1876-08-05
Ght 4lutthern Star.
Down aIlc sound.

Last Sunday the steamer HcphW
brought Us from Snohomish to Seattle,
where on the following morning we took
the steamer LtdJy for Schome, Nhatcom
and intermediate points. We were
ashore few moments at Muklteo
Coupeyile and La Conner; at when
last place, great portion OF our lre'Sht
as we'll as most of our passengers were
left. Very great numbers OF men are
temporarily employed in the harvest
fields of grain; hence the large amount
OF business to this place just now. After
leaving La Conner, we made the usual
stopages, passing through Deception
Pass, reaching Schome and Bellingham
Bay on Tuesday morning, about day
light,
After attending to business passed the
rest of the day very pleasantly with
friends there, found Mr.. Powers OF tho
Mail as courteous and sociable as ever.
Made the acquaintance Of Mr.. Baxter,
the manager of the Coal Company S
Store at Sehome. This gentleman IS
thorough business man; looks out very
carefully for the interests OF tue Coal
Company, and eXerts very powerful IN
Guence in their favor throughout What
com county. We found him a very
pleasant and agreeable person to talk
with.
The Libby left Sehome on her return
to Seattle ON Wednesday morning pass
ing through the Swinomish Slough
This being the first time we ever had
the pleasure of passing through the
winding channel of the Slough, or max
ing thr passage from Bellingham Bay to
La Conner by daylight. We felt more
than ordinary interest in viewing the
beautiful and varied scenery on this
route.
At the Sami,h, Capt. Brannon sindly
waited for US to go back from the steam
boat landing to visit the saw mill OF
Dean Bro, where we found some OF the
most ingenious specimens of home made
machinery to be found on the coast
This mill is run by wind. Tile wind
mill and nearly all the machinery made
out of wood at home.
A full account Of this mill with other
items obtained on this trip will appear
hereafter in our columns. We reached
Seattle on Thursday morning, nothing
in particular worthy of farther note
for this issue of the STAR
VIII Capt Brannon accept our
thanks for these and numerous other
courtesies which as usual with him he
.extendc, to US on Cur trip.
, 1876-08-05

How TURKISH ADMIRAL DIED.
The London correspondent OF the Tor
onto GLOBE, apropos OF the suicide" of
Abdul Aziz, tells the following story in
a recent letter AFTER the battle of
Navarino--so an old resident in Turxey
informs me-the Admiral who COM
manded tho Turkish fleet WAS ordered to
die. The order was conveyed to him by
a personal friend, the Pasha of the dis
trict. After an exchange Of Oriental
civilities the Admiral agreed with the
Pasha that the order must be obeyed.
Thereupon the Pasha remarked that the
best thing his friend could do was to
dine with him that day. The invitation
was accepted, the dinner eaten, the
chibouks smoked, q cup of coffee was
handed to the Admiral, and next morning
he was found dead-of apoplexy. And
the oldest part Of the story is that it
was told to the narrator by the Pasha
who administered the coffee"
, 1876-08-05
HBriStOw.

Secretary Bristow has resigned in ac-
cordance with his determination formed
several weeks since, and the President
has accepted his resignation. His retire
ment from the cabinet will be regretted,
aud he takes with him into private lite
the sincere regard of all honest citizens.
He has made his administration famous
by the fidelity and zeal with which he
has protected the public interests and
fought and destroyed the most gigantic
conspiracy to defraud the revenue which
ever existed in this nation. He is no
richer, except in the love of honest peo-
pie, but his faithful efforts have enriched
the government more than million of
dollars. BY no seeking of his own he
became iavorite republican candidate
for the presidency, and although unsuc-
cessful, he had support of which he
might well feel proud, although he was
sAyagely opposed by an extensive rail
road and whiskey lobby. He is not
man who will sink into obscurty because
he 10 not in officc.--Er
, 1876-08-05
The Indian War.
TIdaho Statesran.l

Few people comprehend the magni'
tudc of the Indian war in Dakota. Fa'
ther Mesplie, who is well posted on the
Indian tribes, gives us the following esli'
mate of their numbers; He puts the
Sioux down at 60,000s the Crows ut To-
OoO; Black Feet, 10000; Utcs or Utahs'
$4,000; and in addition there are the
Brulc, ,ogollalla, Minncconjon. Yancton-
uais, Uncpapa, Two Kettles, Saa Acres
and Sautoo bands
Some of the Crows aud some ot.ieTs
who live around the reservations are
friendly, but many who pretend triend-
ship will gather arms ano smunition for
their tribes. Our iafarnaxt says they
are in strong alliance with each other to
carry 90 this war, although. when they
have no common eaeo,y. they fight each
other; but now they arc Snitcd against
what they consider a common enemy,
and Twill turn out sil tLeic warriors, mum
6ering. at the least calculation 10000
The father ssys it 10 likely to be the
most formidable and bloody Indian war
in the history of our government. The
Indiana are we'll armed. sad will fight to
the death whenever thes arc .c@neTed.
1t will require uen and supplies on a
large scale. and decisive action ON the
,part'of the government ~ put them
dpwn'
, 1876-08-05
Yours truly,
Lucy b REEVES.
SNouoMIsH, Aug. ., 1876.

In as much rs we have Two boats run
ming to the Sn0homish semi weekly, we
think it would be wise and perhaps pru-
dent for the boats to make landing NJ
all authorized places OF landing. But II
seems il is not an uncommon thing for
one of them, the Ztphyr, to pass Priest
Point without us much Hs blowing II
whistle. And so it was on the 3d day OF
August 1875. Two gentlemen who had
been to Priest Point on business and
having finished their business and anx
ious to return to SnohOmish that day,
went down to the Point and hailed the
above named steamer, but the officers
paid no attention whatever to the signal
given by them, but passed right
along, leaving them standing upon the
beach. with no way OF getting home ex-
cept to walk, and as neither OF the two
knew the trail they had concluded thu
only thingto he done was to remain over
night and return the next day by the
Fanny fake. But just as they were
about to retmce their steps, two gentle
men in the employ of Hugh Ross, Esq,
seeing the two men on tho beach, very
kindly offered them passage part way up
the river in their log.running boat, with
the hopes of obtaining some other con
veyance for the remainder OF the distance.
Their desires were grDtitied and they
reached Snohomish in very good season.
No doubt there would have been nothing
said about this little matter had it been
the first offence, but it is such frequent
occurrence that, perhaps, if mention is
made of this affair, the propretors OF tho
boat will look into the matter little
and amend the difficulty.
A CITIZEN.
, 1876-08-05

AgeOgraphy printed in London in 1740
''Clescribes California as an island, and
publishes map showing it to be entire.
ly surrounded by water; tells of tree
in Florida, the leaves ofwhich, il bruis.
ed and thrown into large pond OF wa.
ter, all beasts which drink thereof will
swell up and burst asunder; describes
the air of Pennsylvania as generally
granted to be clear and sweet, tho heav-
ems seldom being overcast with clouds,
and that the length of the days and
nights ismuch the same as in New Jer-
sey.'"
, 1876-08-05
An hishman being annoyed by how

An Irishman being annoyed by a howl
ing dog in the night, jumped out of bed
to dislOdge the offender. 1t was in the
month of January, when the snow was
three feet deep. He not returning, his
wife ran out to SEQ what was the matter
There she found her husband in his nigaE
suit, his teeth cIiattering, and his whole
body almost paralyzed with cold, hold
ing the struggling dog by the tail. "At-
rah, Pat" said she, "what wud ye be nj
ther doin'l" "Hush," said he; " don:
you see I'm thrying to Grszo the baster'.
, 1876-08-05

When Q man hes been convicted OF
crime, he immediately 6ccoues man et
fIcd principle
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

violin and voice accompanying the lady in
pathetic song, gave up the con-
test thenceforth and retired without
entering, convinced the affair was
beyond their control. The other story is
that all three met at the door, and agreed
that they would take their turns. Jeffer-
son entered first, and the tones Of the lady
in singing with her companion deprived the
listeners of all hope. However this may be
it is certain that the beautiful widow con-
sented to become Mrs. Jefferson and on
the first day of January, 1772, there was q
great festival at "The Forest" Friends
and kindred assembled from far and near
there was froicking and dancing after the
abundant old fashion and we find from
the bridegroom's notebook that the ser
wants and fddlers received fees
from his especial pocket. 1t showed
without, but within all was mirth
and enjoyment, in light and warmth OF the
great log fires, roaring in honor OF the oc-
casion Soon after the performance OF the
ceremony, the bridegroom, and his bride eset
out in their carriage for Monticello"
where Jefferson had commenced building in
1863, lust before the destruction by fire of
his matrimonial house OF " Shadwell." The
iourney was not to end without adventures.
As they advanced toward the mountains, the
snow increased in depth, and finally they
were compelled to leave the carriage, and
proceed upon their way on horseback. Stop
ping to rest at "Bienheim," the seat OF
| Col. Carter, where they found, however,
no one but an overseer, they left it at sun
set, resolutely bent upon reaching Month
cello chat night. 1t was eight miles dis
tant, and the road, which was rather
mountain bridle- path than an honest high
way, WAS encountered with snow three
feet deep We may fancy the sensations
of the newly welded bride at the chill
appearance of the desolate land
scape as she passed along through
the snow: but she was a woman of courage
and good sense, and did not care forincon-
venience. It was late when they arrived, and
cheerless reception awaited them-ol
rather there was no reception at all. The
fires were all ont the servants had gone tc
bed, and the place was as dark and silen
as the grave. Conducting his wife
to the little pavilion, which was
the only part of the house habit
able at the time. Jefferson proceeded tt
kndle a fire and do the honors. On shel
behind some books part of bottle of win'
was discovered, and this formed the sup
per of the bridegroom and the bride. Fa
from being annoyed or discounted by thel
reception, however,it only served for topl
of lest and laughter. The young lady was a
light-heerted as bird, and sent her clea
voice ringing through the dreary little pa
> vilon az gayly as she had ever done in til
cheerful drawin GROOM Of " The Foresti
, and thus the long hours Of the winter nigt
fled away like minutes, winged with laugt
= ter merrimort and song.-Jobn Este
! Cooke, m Hdrper'S Magazine for Juty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
.Lerfersnnys Marriage.

The affair was quite little comedy in
some aspects, and ended, as all comedies
should, with every body made happy.
"Belinda" had been married many years,
and her old admirer was approaching thirty,
when ne met with young lady Of twenty
two who produced strong impression
upon him. She was little above the medi-
um height, slender, but elegantly formed
A fair complexion, with delicate tint Of
the roses, large hazel eyes full of life and
feeling, and luxuriant hair Of a rich soft
auburn, formed a combination of attractions
which was eminently calculated to move the
heart of youthful bachelor. In addition to
all this, the lady was admirably graceful (;
she rode, danced, and moved with elegant
ease, and sang and played on the harpsi-
chord very sweetly. And still to these ac-
complishments the possession of excellent
good sense, very considerable cultivation,
a warm heart, and considerable fortune.
and it will not be difficult to understand
how the youthful Mr. Jefferson came to
visit very frequently at the lady's resi-
dence, in the county of Charles City. 1t
was called d" The Forest" and the name OF
the lady was Mrs. Martha Shelton. She was
a daughter of John Wayles, an eminent
LAWYER and had married, in her seventeenth
year MIR. Barthurst, who, dying in 176S, left
his Young wife widow at nineteen. AS the
three years of mourning began to EXPIRE
the beautiful young lady found herself be-
sieged at The Forest by numerous vsi-
tors. or these three were favorites with
the fair Mrs. SHELTON, of whom Mr.. Thomas
Jefferson was one. The tradition runs that
the preteneions of the rivals were decided
either by the musical accomplishments of
the young counselor or by the fears Of his
opponents. The tale ls differently related.
One version is that the two unfortunate
gentlemen encountered each other on Mrs.
Skeletons doorstep, but hearing Jefferson'e
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Wttirial Statements.
STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
NORTH BRITISH AND MEReAk-
TILE INSURANCE CO.,
OF London and Edinburgh, G

Paid up and subscribed Capital. ........ &100OO000
Gross Fire Surplus and Reserves, 4,2OOWO
Net. Life Assets and Annuties. lS,5OOOOO
Gold. .s27 5OO 40
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
7, Y, deNORMANOIE Z Co,
GENERAL
Insurance Agents,
3O2 MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
REPRESENT THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES:

THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
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D EGIsTER,s OFFICE.

D GOlbl Ems Of lOil.
HI New CASTLE COUNTY,
Upon the application of b @
Robert w. johnson, execut IA
late of Wilmington HundrA
ceased, it is ordered and
that the executors aioresaii
ing of letters testamentar
deceased, with the date of
ing advertisements to be
from the date of such lett
lie places of the county q |)
persons having demands e
sent the same, or abide
such case made and pro
same to be inserted wit }s <
DAILY COMMERCIAL,
city of Wilmington, a
three weeks (eod).
Given under tn ]S
fl. 81 Register afore ||@|
Castle Count III
above written.
NOTICE.-All per @ III
estate OF the deceass }z|3z| >s3|
attested to the exec III
26th, 1877, or abide @ 81
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New-York tribune., 1876-12-18

red ashore Bue Another dispatch from the same
place the stbr w. w Branar from Providence Tot
Noank anchor chain and ashore on the
Blue Rocks She lays badly and the sea Is breaking over
her.
GLOUCESTER Mass Dec 16-Adyices Just received from
ST. john ~ r. state that the fishing schr Daniel Burn
ham, from this upset on Grand Banks the 10th inst
Johns y. f. The abandoned vessel IN sinking condi
ton.
CAPE MAY NJ J., Dec 16.-The scbr. f. II. Heath. OF Ban
er Me- from hladephia laden With coal and bound east
went ashore on Cold Sp1ng Bar at o'clock THIS morning
The crew rescued by the of the Life Saving taO
Ihee " heayy sea breaking over tho vessel and she WI"
pfOblbly total loss
BOSTON, Dec. l6The schr Thomas Hull OF Stoningon Is
ashore az Hansett She full Of water and win probably be
a total loss.
WILMINGTON N. C.. l6-The schr. Luca MurchinsOn.
from galveston for Boston, loaded with cotton put in below IN
dtres she lost her nsa fOesa and b In gale Inc
crew vd on bread aud water nine days No damage was
done 10 the cargo.
FOREIGN PORTS.
QUEENSTOWN. Dec ls--lhe CuDard Line steamship Par
thi1 Capt Mckay, from NewYOrk Dec O. for Liverpool,
arrived here at G o'cloct this morning
HAyANi Dec l6.-The steamship Cuba, Capt Moiltosn.
from New iork Dec. o. arrived here this morning.
LIVERPOOL Dec lB-The ship Lottie Warren, Capt cav
from Boston Nov 2l has arrived here. The LOte War
encountered heavy weather during her smashed
fore house. broke er started several stern plankS
and shifted cargo.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
NEw-ORLRANs Dec 16.-Clearod steamship St. Louis for
IlverpOo barks Ellen, for Liverpool Fue1ie for Cork
GuIsO. for Havre; PrudhOe brig Christine for Bre
tho ships Ellen Goodspeed from Liverpool
Jupiter from Barcelona sailed steamship Guiermoi bark
Bengal, for Liverpool.
Ifor --latest Ship Ners see FIN Page.l