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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12

A practical illustration of the successful
application of the principle of object teach
ing in education is found in the splendid
course of business training given at the
Yale Business CJllege, New Haven, Conn.,,
whose advertisement appears in another
column. Here the student is taught to ap-
ply the principles of book keeping, cores
pondence, mathematics, banking, CONNER
cial law, ETC., by engaging directly in real
business transactions, and going through
the full routine of actual business exper-
ience. 1t will be at once apparent that a
course of discipline and training like this
cannot fail to fix upon his mind many i'm
portant principles and facts which he would
not otherwise retain, and enables him to go
from the college directly into the bank, Of
fee orstore with full confidence in his abil-
ity to discharge, correctly, the duties Of his
position.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
Destructive Fire.

THE LAUREL wooLLEN MILLS OF M. LANDEN-
BEBGER's eoNs MASS OF RUINs-Loss
$45,000.
On Wednesday night, about II o'clock,
fire broke out in the picker room of the
Laurel Woollen Mills, at Landenberg, which
rapidly spreading to otherparts of the mill,
soon enveloped the whole building, and in
an hours time nothing was left but the
blackened walls, inside of which was mass
of ruined costly machinery. 80 rapid was
the spread of the flames that nothing was
saved but few bundles of wool, and some
empty boxes.
Only two weeks before, the picker room,
which was then located short distance
from the main building, took fire by some
foreign substance going through the pick
er, and the building was consumed. Since
then new pickers were purchased and
placed in room in the large mill, and
the same causes which produced the first
also led, it is supposed, to the latter fire.
Two sets of hands being employed in the
mill it was in full operation at the time, but
there being but slight provisions made
against fire, nothing could be done to ar
rest the progress of the flames. The total
loss is estimated at $45, 900, which would
have been largely increased, but Fortunate
ly there was but a small stock on hand.
The mills and machinery are insured to the
amount of 100000. 1t is reported that the
insurance companies will resist the pay
ment of the policies on account of placing
the picker in the main building, while on the
contrary it is said that the consent of the
Insurance Companies was obtained to that
arrangement.
The loss comes with stunning effect upon
the firm, which has had some dithculty in
weathering through the financial storm, but
upon none does it fall heavier than the sew
enty. five hands who were employed. If a
satisfactory arrangement is made with the
insurance companies, the mills will be
speedily rebuilt.
The mill was used for the preparation oi
wool for the manufacture of fine shawls
cassimeres, and knit goods, which required
very intricate and costly machinery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
General M. =. Conference.

SHALL THE ANNUAL CONFERENCES BE DIVIDED
INTO WHITE AND BLACK ?-sUNDAY SCHOOL
AUPERINTENDENTs, &c.
Correspondence of the Commercial.
BALTIMORE Md, May ia subject Of
earnest discussion will be, whether Annual
Conferences shall have geographical boun-
daries, or he separated on "the color
line." The Church has several Conferen-
ees thus divided the Delaware is one it
Eakes the colored preachers of the Eastern
Shore of Maryland? this State of Delaware,
and New Jersey, as we'll as part Of Penn
sylvania. 1t thus enters and traverses
three or four white conferences. We also
have mixed conferences and are trying
both experiments. Those who advocate
the color line say that mixed Oonferen-
ces give colored men no chance for posi-
ton or influence, while separating them de-
Velopes their ability, as they are thrown
upon their own efforts, and cannot depend
Oh white men. On the other hand it is said,
the c)lor line perpetuate the prejudices
OF caste.
A committee on the State of the church
has the subject under consideration, and
will report to the Conference for final &C.
ton. There has already been evidence OF
interest this subject excites, In the contest
over motions to refer resolutions, and mem
orials, on the color line question TO the
Committee on Boundaries, The reason oi
this Is, it's decisions are final, and are moi
reviewed by the General Conference.
Last night meeung was held of the
delegates OF the patronizing conferences
and a vote taken to test their views con
cerning the election OF an editor Of th'
Christian Advocate 1t resulted as follows
Whole number of ballots 40. Rev. DIR
Fowler, 27; Rev. DR.. Curry, 49, scattering
Q.
The Committee on Sunday Schools yes
terday were considering the policy OF max
ing the elections of Superintendents o
Sunday Schools, depend upon the nomina
ton Of pastors Such rule would produc
a sensation in our Sunday School Associs
tions, as they are almost independent OF
ganiaations in the church, and will nc
relish such control
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
base Ball.

THE DEFFAT OF THE oUIcKsTEPs AT READING.
An extra edition of the COMMERCIAL con-
veyed to the people of Wilmington late yes
terday afternoon, the defeat of the profess
sional Quicksteps at Reading. OF course
this reverse was unexpected, when the Ac-
tives were so badly beaten in this city
last week, aud the game begun We'd esday
opened 80 promisingly for the home team.
There are reasons for believing that had
Wednesdays game been completed the
Quicksteps would have returned laurel
crowned instead of under defeat. The bat
ting was very fine on both sides, and the
Q1icksteps did pretty efficient fielding ex-
cept in one particular spot, where the Ac-
tives seemed to drive most of their balls.
Mr.. McAdam, of Pottsyille, umpired the
game with great fairness The Reading
people were quite jublant, as was to be
expected, since the whole audience partici-
pated in the game, we are told, and made
an uneven contest between'a mere handful
and about thousand persons.
The following is the score.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
New Castle Items.

Correspondence Of the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE May, 12.-James Chaulk and
F. Landers are making beautiful display
of flowers in the market this morning.
Rumor has it that an attempt was made
70 enter the marble works of ]. Herman,
the person or persons, having bored one
hole, no doubt were frightened away.
The younger of the Myers boys, lateiy
drowned in the river, was picked up near
Elisinboro' point, taken to Salem and bur-
led at Pennsville, yesterday. To day, Mrs.
Myers, the mother of the boys, buries her
father. This is certainly sadly afflicted
family.
WHY does not the Council open Harmony
street, The damages have been assessed
and should be paid at once, as they are
merely nominal. The present Council were
placed in office with the expectation that
imdrovements would be general.
Distinguished arrivals at the Jefferson
House Col. W. II. @. Hardcastle Lieut..
r. n. Hill, U. S. NJ Maj. T. L. Carrow,
U. 8. A., Chichago; Capt. VIM. B. Collins,
NY.N. G., New York.
One of our citize1s, who ranks among
the shrewd, paid LIS fifty cents, entered
the Centennial grounds and in amazement
passed sas without thinking that he there.
- A=-fireurred the expense Of an additional
fit to get in again.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

BUSINESS CHANGE G. Wells
has disposed of his grocery store at Sixth
and Tatnall Streets to Clemens Haug, OF
Bridgeton New Jersey. Mr.. Wells will
still carry on the grocery business at Ninth
and Tatnall Streets, and Mr.. Haug, will
engage in the bakery business at Sixth and
Madieon
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12

DELAWARE TRoTTRRs IN MARYLAND. On
Saturday last, trot took place on the fair
grounds at fredericksburg between Pat Nc
Coon of Laurel, and Spider Legs of Seaford,
in the presence Of probably Thousand
persons. The race was easily won by the
first named horse in three straight heats.
time 2.37, 2.43 and 2. Al. $500 changed
hands on the occasion besides numerous
side hate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12

There are but two regiments Of sold
iers' in the British service permitted to
Har shirt collars-the Seventh Hussars
and the Forty third Light Infantry. ALI
other are obliged TO hide the collar beneath
tile stock.
As an evidence Of the demoralizing eff
,ao. that the discount Of silver has created
in Virginia Oiy, Nevada, it is said that 3
taarnster was seen to throw ten pounds Of
S17p An rock from his wagon at his off leader
n oJing the length Of single block.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
PRICE. TWENTY-FIVE oRNTs.
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.
NMETY.NINTH EDITION.

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Canada, having population greater than 5000 ac
cordng to the last census, together with the names
ton in each of the places named. Also, catalogue
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charged. Also, all newspapers in the United States
and Canada printing 5000 copies each issue.
Also, all the Religious, AgrcultuTaI Scientific and
Mechanical, Medical, Masonic, Juvenile Education.
al, Commercial, Insurance, Real Estate, Law,
Sporting, Musical Fashion, and other special class
journals; very complete hsta. Together with com.
plete list of ever 800 German papers printed IN the
United States Also, an essay upon advertising
many tables of rates. showing the cost of advertising
in various newspapers, and everything which a be.
ginner in advertising would like TO know
Address GEO. p, ROWEIiL CO.,
sep3toauR3, ,76d&w II Park Row, New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
9slarriayFS.

ADAMS-OGDEN,- In Philadelphia on May II,
lsk by Rev A. Atwood, james 9. Adams OF
Philadelphia, and Miss Matte Ogden OF Viii
mington, Del
HYLAND- D-SCOTT.-Atth the residence of the BRIDES
parents, on the 9th inst. by Rev. j. France, MIR.
A. jackson Hyland, of Wilmington, Del, to Miss
Ella Scott, of Cherry Hill, Maryland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
9TH WARD.

9TH WARD.
Delegates.
James L. Hawkins,
Joseph W. Morgan.
AlterRdtes.
John T. Wright,
A. B. MCPHERSON
johnson
Co. Committee
John Davis.
George W. Lewis,
William II. Furrough.
10Th WARD.
Delegates. Delegates.
Stephen Davis. Phillip NJ. Plunket,
Daniel F. Stewart, Geo. r. Roberts,
Patrick Il. Boyd. Ezra Lukens.
Aitern0tes. Alterndtes.
A. j Thompson, Samuel Coyle,
Thomas G. Evans, c. W. Solloway,
Joseph Williams Absslom CaulB.
Co Committee. Co. Committee.
d. F. Stewart, Edward H. Boys.
Stephen Davis. George Humes,
Absalom Caulk James LaOg
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
Deaths.

GRUBB-In this city on the 11th inst, John
Stephens Grubb, son of james and Ellen Grubb,
aged 81 years.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend his funeral from the
residence of his parents No S27 East 4th street
Saturday afternoon, the 18th inst Services at $50
o'clock, leave the house at O'Clock, without fur
ther notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
PnIi deIphtB Markets.
Associated Press SpectGy TeleaTaFs,

dss0cldteI FTe85 EptcJWg IeIe8TWhts
PHILADELPHIA, May 12,-Flour quiet and
veak; Penna. family f6. @6. 75; high grades,
$7.25@S.25. Wheat insctiVe Penna. red
81 so; amber 81 51d l 53; white 81 So.
Rye &C. Corn freely offered and in high re-
quest; yellow 60@62c; mixed 590D59c. Oats
unsettled white 4Sc for Michigan 44@46
for Illinois mixdd. Whiskey steady al 81
12,
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRA DIVINE MILLS FOR
FLOUR AND GRAIN-ooRREoTRD DAILY.
Family Flour. r...............$8 $8.O0@90O
Extra Flour. ur..:................6 6.75@8. 80
Superfine Flour. ur.............. 4.75@5.75
Wheat. 1.50
Corn. 62o
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12

"A little three-year-old, when gathering
flowers, found one with an unusually short
stem, and exclaimed that he " found it sit-
ting down." ea
AT an annual convention of gypsies,
held few days ago at Joliet, ILL.,, the chief
laid out the route to be pursued by each
band during the year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
THIRD EDITION.
re- For late Editions sec Fourth Page.
FimRnciaIo

associated Press Special Telegram.
New YORK. May 12.-Gold opened, this
morning at 1.1236.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
weather Probabilities.

weather Probabilities
A8sOciated Fress Special Telegram.
WASHINGTON, May Probabilities for
the Middle States, falling, followed by ris-
ing barometer, warmer southerly winds,
shifting to colder north-westerly, and IN
creasing to brisk and possibly high and
generally cloudy weather, with rain, ex-
cept in southern portion, succeeded during
the afternoon or night by clearing weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
MARTIN JOHNSTON.
BOOK BINDER,
BOOK BINDER.
ADDRESS
eEIlsrRsI HoUsE-FuRNIsHMa EMpoRIUA.
vVT1NTAM ". RORTNsI

VI WILLIAM ". ROBINSON
Hns opensd new STOVE and HEATER STORE
st the northeaat curner ef Second and King strees
fronting on kee9po street Constantly on hand ali
the latest improved EFOyHS, HEATERS, AND
RANGES fstFnns suppEed al the shortest notiea-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12

The Actives made two earned runs, the
Quicksteps 1. or base hits the Actives had
11-total IA the Quicksteps 5-total 10
The Actives are credited with errors and
the Quicksteps with 12, all serious.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12

INVALID CUSHIONS, HOSPITAL OUsH.
III ions, Air Pillows, Ear Trnmpets, and npmerous
other mechanical appliances For sale by
Il. BRINGHURST& 4 CO.,
Corner SiXth and Market BtFests
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
The Temperature, To-day

"a For Terms, eto., See Second Page
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
SECOND EDITION.
Republican Delegate Elections.

THE CHOICE OF DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION, TOMORROW AFTERNOON
TICKETS NOMINATED THROUGHOUT THE
CITY.
Tomorrow afternoon, delegates will be
elected to the Republican Convention in all
the counties Of this State. In this city, a
place Of voting is appointed in each Ward,
and the polls will be open from to
O'Clock. Candidates for delegates have been
nominated, and announced in all the Wards,
and we give their names below One set of
candidates is pledged, as appears by the
heading on their tickets, to the support of
James Scott as one of the delegates to Gin
cinnas, while the other, though not having
any such heading, is understood to begener-
ally friendly to the election of Washington
Hastings. On the choice of each for Pres
ident, there has been no definite announce
ment, but 1t is true that msjolty of those
supporting Hastings are understood to pre-
fer Bristow, and that several of Mr.. Scott's
principal supporters, including Capt. Chas.
II. Gallagher, Levi q. Bird, Esq, and
OTHERS, are for Blaine.
The following are tie tickets 50 far an
nouuced
Unpltdyd Ttcke. Scott Ticket
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-05-12
Actives, 1 0 0 8 0 Ill
Ouicksteps, o 0 0 8 0 O o. 8

1 2 8 4 5 6 Z 8 9
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-30
"A STRdg.

During Gen. Scales speech at Graham
an incident took place Of much interest to
the audience. The General was speaking
Of the impositions practiced upon the ne
gro by the Republican party; q the use
made Of him to keep white radicals in pow
err; of the failure to fulfil the many promis-
es made to the negro through these past
eight years. Said the General, .you have
tried these pretended friends, and proved
them all false. They have mislcd and de-
ceiyed you. that by your strength they
might grow strong. They arc no friends,
but your worst enemies. They have turn
ed you against your truest friends, against
men wac remember with gratitude your
conduc. during the war. when our wives aud
our children were safe in your hands !;
against men, who, remembering these things
have aided you in your new position of IL
bcrty who have guaranteed you your rights
and who have pledged their honor to pre-
serve them. The Democratic party invites
your participation in its work. II makes
no extrsvagant promises. but it win be true
to its pledges. and will SEQ that sill the
rights now given to you shall be iuviulably
maintained" As he spoke, the negroes
crowded to tho rear Of the platform. the
General turning round to them and as be
made these last remarks. a stalwart negro
stepped forward and said. Il believes you,
Gen'l give me your hand on that Gen.
Scales stopped forward aud graspcd the ne
groe's hand and shook it heartily. Instant-
ly some twenty five or thirty negroes step
ped forward, aud COR five minutes there was
inccssant and cordial hand,shaking with
the repetition Of the expression VIC believe
you, General !; we are with you now
OF course during this novel interruption
the speech was suspended. but the cause d
its suspension was one Of the most cloqucn,
passages ofthe days oratory.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-30
DEATH OF ii. C. KERR.

This distinguished gentleman. the first
Democratic Speaker Of the House Of Rep
rcsentatiyes since the war, died % the
Greenbrier Springs on the evening Of the
10Th inst.
All accounts Of his character and career
concur in presenting man Of rare excel
lsnce, bright in intellect, cultivated in mind,
correct in principle, unfinching in integri-
~. impartial in judgment. such . one in
fact rs would command the admiration Of
his friends and the respect Of bis opponents,
No more significant tribute to the character
of any man has ever been paid than the
unanimous and spontaneous acquittal By the
House Of Mr.. Kerr on charges preferred BY
perjurel lnformer. This alone would
have yindicaled the wisdom and puri-
ty Of purpose Of democratic House in Sc
lecsing him MS presiding officer. and it
sdds another paug to the regretat bis death
that one so pure. SO frm'and 50 accompllsh-
ed as Speaker should have been permit
fed to enjoy his houors and she'd The benef.
cient rays of his kindly influence Tor s.
short period.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-30

Augusta. Ga; Aug. 25.--rwo compa.
MES OF United States troops from Atlanta
passed through here to>dsy on their way
To- Edgefeld, ). u; where they will 10
main until the election takes place.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-30

Cape May. Ang. %. The conference
Of delegates elected hy the Methodist lspis
copal CAugch, North aud south. taeliett 4
reunion of those bodies. has byc, ii session
here for several days. aud yesterday reach
ed a satisfactory understanding. and agreed
on basis Of union, which will be mad,
public in day Or two.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-30
SAUCE FOR TIE GOOSE &C.

The Charlotte Observer gives Us two re-
cent fragrant instances Of persecution for
opinions sake; two instances where negroes.
exercising their own freedom Of thought
aud attaching themselves to the Democratic
party. were set upon and beaten by men Of
their own color. because they had s,vorn
that no negro shOald vote for Tliden or for
Vance. without incurTiug tho full measure
Of the vengeance Of bis race.
We know instances in this place whero
negroes already labor under intimidation.
They would vote the Democratic ticket !.
but they are afraid. The boasied right Of
suffrage becomes only badge Of the slay-
Inc Of the negro to party. lie isfree to do
only as be j. directed to DO by bis radical
white masters, Or under tho imperative obli-
gatiOus Of oath bound kpcictics. For dis
guisc il as they may, it cannot be doubted
that the doctrines and practices Of the I'm
ion League remain in their origina: force.
There j. abundant legislation on this
subject. both ytate and National, which
ought TO secure the freedom Of the ballot.
Congress has been specially liberal in ITS
promises and it. threats. Can We believe
that I'll this legislation is only FOR the bone.
ft Of The negro, aud that. the republican
negro? ln other words, is this legislation
altogether for the benefit Of psrtyf Tho
question. n the light Of facts. argues sim
pIicity. YOt vo are simple enough to de-
maud that the same protection demanded
fer the republican negro, be given Ito hin
who wosld vote as he.wishes. The broad
mantle Of Radical philanthropy was made
large enough 10 cover tho whole negro race,
shall its folds be withdrawn from bin
when be goes outside Of partys Coasisieu-
81. forbid.
The white man Of the South asks nothing
for himself, because be expects nothing
and be has learned 70 take care Of himself
But be can at least demand. siuco all Til,
legislation j. for the bench. o. the negro,
that the negro in All parties shall have ID,
benefit Of it. II the white man l. 70 b.
punished for intimidation. real or construc
tive. exercised over the negro. let the Law
breakingnegro, using the samo violence, b,
subject to the same penalties. ID othe
words, let the Democratic negro have ID,
same protection tia. is accorded to the lso
publican negro.
II the Republican leaders had mauhoo,
or honesty. they would scorn to owe u.ei
supremacy 70 violence. to intimidation, t,
oath bound organizations. But as tbey
have 6eiihor. We Gu only demand tia
what i iDcicd out 10 one class u offender
shall be visited upon tho other. "What !
sauce for tie goose is sauce for The gan.
der"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-30
JUDGE FoWLES SPEECH AT
GRAHAM

Tho effect Of . grand display Of oratOry
Is often to bias the judgment. and words Of
praise might seem to beturned into the di-
rectiOn of fattery. But when speech is
made. addressed solely to The reason. ap-
pealing altogether to facts. which fx the
attention Of the hcarcr and leave that inef-
fsceablc imprcssiOD.wAich earnest aud honest
presentation Of truth can only make. then
We may conclude that aattery Or partiality
has no place in that general connmendatiOu
which Is accorded to the effort.
Such vas Judge Fowles' speech at Ora
ham on Tuesday last to BY far the largest
civic gathering yer held at the Court
House. Standing in the midst Of a people,
descendants Of the men WHO struck the first
blow for American liberty, be found ample
inspiration for that glowing elcqucnce
which urged his audience 70 remember
their priceless heritage Of freedom, and
standing 10 the very theatre Of the acts Of
Governor trampliDg upon constitutional
Law. and amid scenes darkened by the deeds
Of brutal soldier-rufHan prompt 70 obey
laEless orders. be found ample illustration
Of those violations Of that same Constitu-
tional Law b. the party then, As now, in
power.
Il added to the dignity aud to tho valus
Of The speech Of Judge FOwle, that. how
ever fervid IN language and impressive in
manner, il was addressed 70 the higher "a
eulties 81 bis bearers. II be arrsigned, IS
Ne did With frequent and startling exam
pies the disregard Of tic dominant party
sor the obligations Of tho Consultation. il
was 70 demonstrate TO bis hearers how "a
cred and inestimable an instrument had
been trumpied upon By the party be assail-
cd. II be denounced, as lie did. the in.
fractions Of Law by which personal liberty
had been % often imperillcd Or restricted.
il vas TO show how dear was that liberty
and how Il was 70 be maintained at any price.
Ifhe rebukod those acts Of the Congress.
aud Of the Administration through the
force cf which the South had been subject
cd 70 uhjsst legislation. !, was to show hat
BY such acts add such Legislation. harmony
had been embarrassed. reconciliation re-
tarded. anl the general interests II re-
stored Union bad been postpoaed.
The speech was . noble contribution "a
The grand ideas which lead the Democratic
party--reyerebc Of the Constitution, love
Of liberty. AMI universal Cancellation and
amity through . really rcstored Union.
Aod il vas significant feature q the
speech. that however severely party lea.
dcn were arrsigaed and party measures
criticized. there were 10 words 81 persona
bitterness. % SHUTS that would leave ran.
king sore behind.
The eiIoci u the speech upon lie au-
dieBee vas 'leep and permanent. For NOR,
il,an two hours not man moved from hi
place. apd AZ tie close. ihe general EXPIRES
zion vas that men thar 5ay bad heard %,
~ lie gresless speeches q ,i,eir lives.
IKE Your ssysiaa W VIII Tend npnrt
ney uB,lis Campaign. Ills is a far eoa
fessiop Of defeat. We know Ire is opei
banded sion coed ]. g sems = !. - j,
sh5g gsif IA it0n sla yeise 4ita vi,
i..sbst ~ a..4s, L. ". t-.a ...4s,