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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Levy Court work In Pencnder.

TwosLITTLE STORIES FROM THE STATE EN-
oAMPMRNT PROVE TO HAVE NO FoUNDA-
TIoN.
The Adjutant General of the land forces
Of this State, Mr.. Reynolds, paid his atten-
tions, at the Stanton meeting, to Mr.. Ferdi-
nand Janvier, Republican candidate for the
Levy Court. Mr.. O'Byrne having sailed in
on Harry McMullen. General Reynolds
charged Mr.. Janvier with rejecting the Of
fer of one man, a Democrat, to furnish
stones for bridge, at $1.25 perch, while
he contracted with another, Republican,
at ~ also, with having refus ed the offer
CT Alex. Wilson, of Pencader, to furnish
iron for new bridge across the Ohristiana,
at "Cooch's Lower Bridge" while contract
ing with Wilmington firm at higher pri-
ces.
In regard to these matters, Mr.. Janvier
states that both stories are untrue, though
he thinks them scarcely worth answering.
The Adjutant General, he thinks, does not
believe them himself. The facts are, in the
first case, that the stones offered at 81 25
were not suitable for the purpose, being
field stones. They would have been actu-
ally worthless if bought at any price. The
price paid for the stones that were used
was fair one. AS to the second story,
Inr. JanVler recOllecUS GnaG AloX. Wilson Of
fered to sell the Levy Court iron bolts for
a bridge, at cents pound, whereupon Mr..
Janvier, like prudent man, asked other
members of the Court how much they were
paying, and found they got them for z
cents. Finally he bought them of parties
in this city for cents. The new iron
bridge, over the Christiana, is at the Bap-
tist church, not at "Cooch's Lower Bridge"
Levi Ruth, the member of the Court from
White Clay Greek, Democrat, was on the
committee with Mr.. Janyier to build this
bridge. The two made contract, at a fair
price, with Cofrode and Stotsenburg, of
this city, for it's erection. Mr.. Janvier has
no recollection that MIR. Wilson made any
bid on it, at ALL as the erection of iron
bridges was entirely out of his line OF busi-
ness.
Mr.. Janvier adds that he is quite willing
for any competent mechanic to examine
any Of the work he has had done in Penca-
der Hundred, as member of the Levy
Court to judge of its workmanlike con
struction, and paes on the fairness of the
price paid. He knows it will stand the
test.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Procuring Sussex Receipts.

A DEMOCRATIC LAWYER OF THIS CITY WRIT Es
TO THE TAx-coLLEoToRs OF SUSSEX FOR
TAX RECEIPTS.
On Friday, George F. Wilson, the Col
lector Of county taxes in Georgetown hun
dred, Sussex county, received letter from
Democratic lawyer of this city, as Secre-
tary of the Democratic Committee, asking
that ten taX-receipts, with signature and
seal attached in regular order, be sent to
the writer. Wilson, however, could not
decipher the letter, and it was made out for
him by the post master, and was subse.
quently sat upon by several other parties,
Wilson being finally rather doubtful wheth-
er he would comply with the request.
1t also appears, from other letters sent
to us, that Joseph s Jones, the collector of
Little Greek hundred, Sussex county, has
been applied to by the same party here,
and we are assured, "has been gathering
up old tax receipts to be sent to this city
il answer to the application. (They have
since been forwarded, later letter informs
u.s.
Mir. Jones, in collecting these receipts,
'told different tales" of why he wanted
them-so our informant says. He also
wSnted them of certain size, just inches
long.
In other hundreds in Sussex county, the
same movement, it appears, has been going
on. What is the object? Is it expected to
''ft Sussex county receipts to Democratic
voters in this city?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Republican Success Certain.

THE ELECTION OF HAYES AND WHEELER BE-
YoND DoUBT-A TEN DAYS STAMPEDE FROM
TILDEN-THE DEMOCRATS UTTERLY DEs-
PERATE AND DEMoRALIzED-THE FIGURES
WHICH THE LATEST INFORMATION GIVES.
From the NetO York Times, To-day.
Information from the most trustworthy
sources, including our own specials and dis
patches to the Republican National Com
mittee, as late as o'clock last evening, in
dictate that all doubt about the election Of
Hayes and Wheeler has been removed by
the extraordinary manifestations Of public
sentiment during the last ten days. Es-
pecially in this city has great change
taken place, evinced by votes in public
places, notably at the New York Stock Ex-
change, where ten days ago there was ma
jority for Tilden, while on Friday the vote
stood 1893 for Hayes to 204 for Tilden.
Many similar changes are noted, caused
by general uprising of bankers, merchants,
manufacturers, and other business men,
produced in a great measure by the gener-
al conviction that the election of Tilden
means the imposition upon the country of
great burden of debt and taxation to pay
war claims. The fact that Mr.. Tildens
frantic call upon the Southern Democrats
to save his election by agreeing not to press
the war claims has been responded to by
only FIVE out of fourteen Southern States
appealed to, and not by Missouri, which has
already issued over two millions OF claim
greenbacks, purporting to be valid claims
against the United States, has added to the
growing distrust.
A most unfavorable impression has also
been produced by the issue by the Democrat
ic National Committee of an address warning
the country against an expected statement,
which the committee say is already printed,
of William M. Tweed, duplicating Mr. Til
den in his plundering of New York City.
AS result of these late and universally
prevalent manifestations of the tendency
of the people, no confidence in Demo-
cratic victory is shown by any one except
Mr.. Tilden himself and the gamblers in
the pool rooms, who have been employee
to make fictitious bets to be telegraphed for
effect in the country.
AS summary of the present Indications,
it may be stated that the projected Demo-
cratic frauds in this city will be prevented
and the majority kept down TO thirty five or
forty thousand, which will be more than
overcome by the interior vote; that with
New York State, Hayes and Wheeler are
sure of one hundred and nine
ty-five votes, or ten more than enough,
without counting nine other States in each
OF which an active contest is going on with
the probability of success with the Repub-
licans. If these States-South Carolina,
% North Carolina, Q0,) Nevada, (9,) New
Connecticut, (6,) Oregon, 90 and Florida
(4)-casting 65 votes, should also vote for
Hayes, he will receive 260 votes. or rs more
than enough. The best judges place Hayes
vote at certainly not less than 233 with New
York, or 1873 without New York. The most
thoroughly-informed Republicans have no
doubt about the general result.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
DeslrnctIve Fire as Chesler.

BUNTING's LUMBER YARD SWEPT BY THE
FLAMEs-A HORSE AND Six MULES BURNT
FOUNDRY CoNsUMED-Loss $25, 900, IN
sURANoE 800, 1000.
The most destructive fire which has vis-
tied Chester for many years took place yes
terday morning, the flames breaking out in
d. S. Bunting's lumber yard on Edgemont
Avenue, near Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore R. r., about half past four
o'clock. The winds blowing strongly from
the west at the time, the flames spread
with great rapidity until in short time the
high lumber piles were wrapped in sheet
of flame, and surrounding Mr.. Buntings
stable, in which were two valuable
horses and six mules. One of
the horses, by great exertions,
was rescued, but the other with the mules,
was soon burnt to crisp The fire de
partment of Chester was speedily on the
ground but fears being entertained of
their inability to check the flames, tele-
grim was sent to this city at g. 20 asking for
assistance, when the Fame Hose and Water
Witch hastily responding we're put ON a
special train, and landed in Chester in three
quarters of an hour after the reception of
the telegram, the train making the run up
The steamers were speedily put into posi-
ton whore they rendered efficient service
in checking the further spread Of the
flames.
Besides the lumber, stable, and Office of
Mr.. Bunting, which were entirely con-
sumed, an old unoccupied foundry belong
ing to Mr.. Anspach, Of Philadelphia, and
paint shop occupied by Alexander King
met the same fate.
The Ward building, in which was the law
Office of W. ]. Harvey and John V. Rice,
Esqs., both formerly of Wilmington, was
on fire but was saved, the water dong
much damage to the law library. The fire
proof safe of Mr.. Bunting, containing his
accounts, though In the midst of the fire, is
uninjured. Several other buildings in the
vicinity were in danger, but were saved
through the skillful management of Chas.
Thomas, First Assistant Engineer of the
Wilmington Fire Department. There seems
to be no doubt but that the fire was the
work Of an incendiary, as it broke out in
three places about the same time.
Mr.. Bunting's loss is estimated at $25, 900
on which there is an insurance Of $19, 200
in the Delaware County Mutual, Lycoming
County Mutual, Chester Mutual and several
Philadelphia companies. The loss OF Mr..
Anspach is about $1,000 and the loss to the
Ward building about $500. The Chester
people were very grateful to the Whining
ton firemen, and after the fire was over,
provided them with sumptuous lunch at
the Hanley Hose hoaEe, aftek which they
lete ih the special train and arrived home
at O'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
sunday school AnuIvsrsarles.

THE EIGHTH FOR THE WEST PRESBYTERIAN
ANNIVERSARY AT EPwoRTH.
The Eighth Anniversary of the West
Presbyterian Sunday School was held yes
terday afternoon. The church and pulpit
recess were beautifully trimmed with flow
ers, evergreens, fags,a notices. A very
large and appreciative audience was present
to witness the exercises.
After prayer by Rev. ]. M. P. Otis, a
hymn was sung by the infant department.
The report of the Superintendent reviewed
the operations of the Sunday School from
its Organization, Nov. 1st, 1868 when it
had but 40 members, twelve Of whom were
teachers, until the present time, when it
numbers over 500.
school now only IL teachers and scholars,
and during the eight years teacher and
Is scholars have died.
The finance report was also encouraging;
the school last year by making an extra ef-
fort on behalf of the church raised
$743 04, and since the organizing, over
$25OO. The largest number present during
the last year at one time was 1896, and the
smallest number, on stormy day so.
wreath OF immortelles in memory of
the death of Lille Russell, aged 10 wears.
was received by the pastor with few af.
fecting remarks, and Rev. j. Howard Nixon
made an interesting address.
The exercises were interspersed through
out with some excellent music, both by the
adult and infant classes.
THE EPwoRTH ANNIvERsAaY.
The thirteenth anniversary Of the En-
worth M. e. Sunday school was also held,
yesterday afternoon, the church being
crowded to its utmost capacity. A "Happy
Welcome to All" was sung by the school,
after which Rev. L. e. Barrett, the pastor,
led in prayer.
The report OF the Secretary, George V.
Anderson showed the school to be in a
prosperous and healthy condition, with an
average attendance of 175 scholars and
teachers. During the year 1876 volumes of
new books have been aoded to the library,
and the funds of the school increased by
the receipts Of an excursion to Creedmoor
Park which netted $40. A quartette of
scholars very sweetly sang "Tell il to
Jesus, when Miss Hannah Harrigan read
the obituary record of the death of seven
scholars during the past year, which was
followed by singing 40 Think of the Home
Over There"
Rev. j. L. Smith made an interesting ad-
dress, taking the great Corliss engine for
an illustration, and Rev. A. d. Davis made
etatisticsl address showing the progress
of Sunday Schools. number Of select
pieces were sung by the school, and Miss
Lizzie II. Way entertained the audience
with some good select readings.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Peninsula Notes.
DELAWARE.

Mr.. VIM. T. Sharp has just finished a
handsome two-story residence at Harring-
ton.
Messrs. Richardson q Robbins, of Dover,
have shipped about 1900 cans Of goods this
week direct to Europe.
]. W. Allen of Seaford, on Wednesday
last, lost hog weighing 800 pounds, it is
supposed from extreme heat.
Three members of the board of stewards,
of Harrington circuit of the M. E. Church,
are candidates, one for the Senate and two
for the Legislature.
Robert H. Griffith, Of Milford, while
hauling bricks last Wednesday, tilted the
whole load upon his leg, producing bad
fracture Of the ankle joint.
Ezekiel Fleming, of Harrington, is ship
ping large lot of white oak piling timber
| to New York, Uid New Castle. 1t is used in
| that city about the piers, which ought all to
be built of stone.
Jeptha Hickman met with serious acci-
dent on Monday of this week, whilst at work
on the railroad pier at Lewes, by getting his
| leg jammed between two heavy pieces of
timber that were being loaded on board a
| schooner.
The people of Harrington have just put
a new story on the school house, which is
twenty-four by thirty-six feet in dimensions.
They employ two teachers and have in the
district 120 pupils. The school is kept up
about eight or nine months in the year.
This year the tax levied was $500 in addition
to the amount required by law.
EASTERN SHORE.
Isaac W. Robinson has been admitted to
a half interest in the Maryland Courier.
DIR. W. d. Noble still remains editor.
DIR. McMaster is the champion shot Of
Newtown. He went out the other evening
at o'clock and bagged II birds before sun
down.
Since the death of Littleton Bailey, near
Snow Hill, $4,000 in gold and silver coins
have been found under hearthstone Of
his residence.
The measles are now very prevalent lin
Elkton. A large number of the little ones
who attend the kindergarten school have
been attacked by them.
Mr., Alexander T. Laws, residing on
the farm Of the late John A. Wilson, near
Elkton, this week husked one hundred
shocks in one day. Who can beat that
The Crisheld Leader says that, notwith-
standing local option obtains in that place,
the streets are not always minus Of per-
sons who invest their ready money in corn
juice.
The steam mill at Eden station, Somerset
county, belonging to s. @. Parker, Esq,
was burned down ON Thursday morning
last 1t is supposed to have been the work
of an incendlary. Loss about $1,000 No
insurance.
A snow partridge was killed near Snow
Hill on Wednesday by Mr.: VIM. Il. Pur-
nell, who has sent it to Baltimore to have
it properly preserved. We have never
heard of one like. it, 1t was evidently q
young bird.
While John Evans and Wingate Ster-
ling were out cunning on Thursday last,
near Crisheld. Evans gun, through care
lessness, was discharged and the entire
load took effect in his (EvansD head, kill
ing him Instantly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

The EGG TRADE OF SUSSEX COUNTY. The
eggs shipped from Sussex county to New
York and Philadelphia are said, by our mer-
chants to be of twice as much value as all
the gram sent to market from the county |!
If this lis true, and we are inclined to be.
lIeve it is, it enlarges in our minds, the inn
portance of the poultry business. II this
trade is 80 valuable, more care and atten
ton should be given to it. In addition to
the eggs. the fowls shipped must nearly or
Mems
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Republican ri eetinxs.

ADDRESSES AT NEW CASTLE ON FRIDAY EVEN
ING-MEETINGs THIS EVENING.
At the New Castle Republican wigwam,
on Friday evening, there was large meet
ing, and addresses were delivered by Geo.
A. Elliott, of Brandywine, William G..
Caulk, of White Clay Greek, and Anthony
Higgins, Esq. There was large attep4-
ance and the best spirit was shown cu all
hands.
This evening, three meetings will be
held One at the City Hall will be ad-
dressed by Messrs. Smithers and Massey,
one on Brandywine Banks, Messrs Higgins
and Uaulk; and one at the Practical Farmer,
in Brandywine, by Messrs Bird and Jen.
kins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Saturday morning
Mrs. Mary Purner wife of W. ]. Purner, re-
siding at GA West Fourth street, was at
tending market in her usual health, when
she was suddenly taken sick, and being
conveyed home in carriage, died about 10
O'Clock at night. She was a very estimable
Christian lady, and leaves husband but no
children.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

A PASTORAL APPOINTMENT wing to the
failing health of Rev. William Uric, pastor
of the Salisbury M. E church, he has been
compelled to resign his pastorate. Rev.
w. W. Wilson, of Delaware, has been ap-
pointed by the Presiding Elder of that dis
trict to tll the vacancy, until the meeting
OF Conference, in March next Mr.. W. is
young man, and is said to be an able and
attractive minister
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
4eaths.

PURNER.-Suddenly, in this city, on the 4th
inst, Mrs Mary Purner, wife of Vim. j. Purner.
Servi es at her late residence, Ga w. 4th Street,
house at 3. The members of the I'm NJ n.
Sunday School is also requested to attend the
funeral, to meet at the church at IL o'clock.
GARRETT.-on The 9Th inst, Catharine w. Gar
reJt, wife of Ellwood Carr IT,
Due notice of the funeral will be given.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Going Home to Vote.

Secretary Fish will go to New York to
vote at the election tomorrow. All the
other Cabinet officers have gone to their
homes to vote. 1t is estimated that nearly
1000 persons-clerks in the Departments
and others-have left Washington to vote
in their respective States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

An attempt was made to burn the town
of Sugar Notch, near Wilkesbarre, on FRI
day night. About dozen dwellings and
stores were fired. Joseph Powonsky has
been arrested on suspicion.
There were two yellow fever interments
in Savannah yesterday. Captain Taylor, of
the British bark Cherokee, died at Tybee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
THIRD EDITION

Bring out the old men in carriages; vote
early; match the polls A fttH Republican vOte
and the prevention of Democratic frauds piu
make a s,oeeptng Republican majority in Ncio
Castle COUNTY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

There was magnificent torch-light par
ade in Reading on Saturday evening. The
line was two miles long-and this is the
word, too, sent to McUlure's Times.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Arrivals AZ the Clayton House

Arrivals at the Clayton House
Mrs Jas Hall, Jr., City.
VIM jerks Fell, Del.
Dan'l Karsner, BALTIC.
W. E Reed, d"
Henry E Peyton, Virginia.
A. M. Allen q wife, New York.
Il Gibbons, California.
5 Fl Edgar, New York.
A 81. House, Syracuse, N Y.
Chas Reed, Baltimore.
Jas II Pierce, Washington, D @.
6 Q Siszkor, Williamsburg, N Y.
j @ st John, "
r Fl Williams q wife, Philada.
Z III Mccullough. "
John Schmidt, Georgetown, D @.
Jas Sheridan, Vermont.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
HAYES. WHEELER AND VICTORY.

Meetings have been arranged for as fol-
lows:
Practical Farmer, BrandywIne Mon
day evening, Nov. 6, Levi @. Bird, ESQ.,,
and Howard NJ. Jenkins.
Mulherin's Hotel, Christiana Monday
evening. Nov. 6, Anthony Higgins, Esq,
and W iIliam G.. Caullk, Esq.
City Hall, Wilmington; Monday even-
ing, Nov. 6, Hon. N. b, SmiI hers, and
Geo. v. Massey. ESQ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
FIRST EDITION.

Bring out your old men in carriages vote
early match the polls A full Republican vote
and the prevention of Democratic frauds will
make Ia stOeeptna Republican majority IN NelO
CnStLe Co4tyltu.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
SECOND EDITION.

A siOeeping Republican majority in Nelo Cas-
DRED DOES IT'S DUTY. Republicans, ,uork
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

s,ceeptng Republican majority in Neto Castle
County is snre tomorrow, IF EVERY HUNDRED
DOES ITS DUTY. Republicans, tOork
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

The fact is very credtable to our city that
the two great parades of the campaign
passed off without disturbance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
FinamciaI.

associated IlPress TsleyTam.
New YonK, Nov. 6.-Gold quoted. thi,
morning, at $1.0994.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
Weather ProbabiIitIe,..

W7F
WASHINGTON. Nov. 6. = Probabilities
For the Middle States, falling barom-
eter increasing northeast backing to south.
east winds, warmer,or partly cloudy wealth
or, and possibly rain.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
WOoLENs, FOR FALL AND WINTER

Superior black diagonal for SUITS handsome plaids
Tor mems snS, very superior English suitinRs new
effects in BlIck Goods for suits, comprisnR the
hnest stock OF Wooler we have ever displayed
VIM. Is. SHARP,
Fourth and Market straefR
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
PhtlGdeIphIR Markets.
A Aaancinfeli preea T3eLalr..,.,,

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6.-Petroleum firm ::
refined 2515@26c crude 1516@15c.
Flour inactive and weak extra "a I216 Z:
Minnesota family $6 25@6 rs; Penna Ohio
and Indiana do. $60O@6 so high grades
81 50@8 So
Rye flour 81 25@4 80.
Choice amber wheat in fair request at
81 34@1.35 other kinds dull
Rye 68@72c.
Corn dull and weak yellow 57@58c old
mixed 56c new do. 40@4Sc old white 55c.
Oats unchanged.
Barley and malt unchanged.
Whiskey steady Western $113.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

Governor Hayes will be the next Presi-
dent.of the United States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
QdiGp Commercial.
THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
The Temperature, To-day.

AS REGISTERED AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE.
Att A. M..............40I At P. .M.............6
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06

GETTYSBURG WATER-A FRESH STOCK
W just received and sold wholesale and retail, by
E. BRINGHURST 90,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
nR. MITCHEII4,S

~ NEW DRUG STORE,
300 DELAWARE AVENUE
Between Tatnal and West streets, is now open and
prepared to supply any and all customers who may
s ock of drugs, patent medicines and toilet requi-
sites, he can guarantee fresh and pure articles
Especial attention given to PHYSICIANS prescrip-
tions,. which are accurately and carefully com
pounded at all hours, day or night, by competent
men. Wine and liquors for medicinal and culinary
purposes. Dietetic articles and favoring extracts
kept constantly on hand. Quality in medicines
friends and the public generally are invited to call
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
gew advertisements. .

IRON PLANES-JACK, FORE AND SMOOTH
Il Selling very low. For sale by
VIM. II. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street.
HOG RINGS AND PLYERS.
IL For sale by
VIM. ii. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
BLANKETS.

Direct from the manufacturers, "a, ga, IO-4, ia
~, 10 IA, l64 Blankets, which, on account Of
the great decline in these goods we are enabled Ia
offer in unusual bargains.
VIM. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Markat straefs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
WIN BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON

w = u ''''''' - I q 011I0 n OO1I ION' ON
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 1876
at O'clock p. m, at the Clay ton House Auction
Room OF j. L. Heald, Wilmington, Del
The New Sleeping Car -" Saxon,''
complete in every respect excepting trucks, bed.
ding, curtains and heater. The above car was built
for the New Orleans. st. Louis, and Chicago Rail.
road Go, from the Pullman Palace Oar Co.'S Plans
NO 26sz; The car can be up to the hour of
sale at the works of Bowers, Dure Co, on any day
between the hours of a. m. and p. M, and will be
sold for whomsosver it may concern. Sale p; sitive
Terms cash. noy6bteod