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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

TIE FOURTH STREET PAvINa.-A call has
been issued for public meeting to be held
at Springer's saloon, No. 4 West 4th street,
this evening, the stated object of which
is to "consult together concerning the de-
plorable condition of Fourth street." Who
are the movers in the matter is not stated,
and they only style themselves residents Of
the eastern part of the street. The NOV.
ing cause of the meeting is understood to
be the torn up condition of Fourth street
hill, and portion of the street further
east, but for the most part the street has
shown no very great amount of wear
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
coNrryUATroN OF HARD TIMES.

AmQeg the Republicans ON the other
hand, There il a feeling that the South is
aiIuoet rondly Democratic, and that there is
little hope for carrying even those States
where the negro vote ought to turn the
scale, since the Supreme CUurthas declared
the so called Enforcement acts practically
mope'e ye. A natural inference from this
situation is that the contest will be close.
and rllat in such case, the large vote of
New York State in the Electoral College
has even more than it's ordinary weight.
The influence which this inference is likely
to exert in both parties is the nomination
of a Ran on either side who is thought
most likely to carry New York and the
feeling of uncertainty also induces the hope
that both parties may be prompted to put
forward their best men.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
SECOND EDITION.
The Chlc so roIiticaI outlook.

RELArtYE PRo-rECrs OF THE PROMINENT RE-
PUBL1cAN AND DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATEs-
1MPoRfANcG OF CARRYING NEW YORK STATE.
correirondeace n the Nep York Times.
CHIoAf ,, April 20.-The most significant
incident Of The general canvass of Presiden-
tial candidates going on in the West is the
fact tIa. both Republicans and Democrats
arc settling down to the conviction that the
result OF the election will probably turn
upon the vote OF New York State This
opinion 10 not jumped at, but is the COM
mon point to which observation from both
sides has led. There is a notable lack of
confidence in both parties. The encourage
ment which tie Democrats found from the
" tidal wavs' Of 1874 has been considerably
DIMINISHED by the yacillating policy of the
Democratic majority in the House aud the
defiant tone assumed by the ex-Confeder-
ates. Where they formerly charged the
Republican Parry with the responsibility
for the panic, it is now felt that the Demo-
cratic Party at least shares the blame for
fits
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

School ENTERTAINMENT On Wednes-
day evening a Sunday School entertain
ment will be given in st. Paul's S. s. Hall,
at 4th and Jackson SITS. The programme
includes vocal music, recitations, tableaux,
&c. We are requested to say to those who
have chances in the gold watch that it will
be ratfled in the hall, Immediately after the
closing address.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
geatbs.

LOUNSBERRY.-On saturday April 22d, Mary
Rosalie daughter OF William Bush and wife of
Norman o. Luunsberry, aged % years
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

POLICE CoURr.-In the police court, last
evening, an audience was given to two
persons who were charged with disorderly
conduct. One was fined 81, and the other
paid the costs. Both procured the suppress
sion OF their names. This morning, one
sent over to New Castls for thirty days as
vagrant. A number of bummers, arrested
for drunkenness, were discharged without
a hearing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

The Institute Hall temperance meeting,
yesterday was attended by about 500 per-
SONS, who we're addressed by Rev. Geo. r.
Kramer. r. H. Mcdonnell, Mr.. Forbes
and others made remarks.
The Clayton Loan Association, on Fri
day evening, sold $3.50, at $1.25 per share
per month premium. This Association will
probably issue new series of stock, to
begin with the May payment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
QatGp Commercial.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
The Temperature, To-day.

AS REGISTERED AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE.
As7 A. M............5O"l At1 A. M...........5 55e
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

Lydia Price, of West Chester, preached
very acceptably at the West street meeting,
yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
TEE REPuBIIoAN cAND1DArEs.

It is conceded in the West, removed as
we are from the machine" politics which
has Washington as its base of operations,
that BE bess chance OF Republican victory
is to be found in the strongest possible
appeal to The reform element, and in the
nomination Of the man most likely to com
mand the confidence of the people in this
respect. It is safe to say that the Western
delegations to the Cincinnati Convention,
with the possible exception of
that Of Indiana, will go there with
this idea mainly in view, and
will be ready to sacrifice any individual pre-
ferences they may have to carry it out. 1t
may be that this spirit will discover the
"Great Unknown whom Mr. Blaine is
represented as regarding as his most
formidable contestant but the present in
dication is, that if This sentiment prevails,
it is most likely to fix upon Mr.. Brlstow as
its representative. That this remark may
not be given an undue Importance, will
say at once that Mr.. Blaine per contra,
seems to have tie greatest strength among
POI t.. cirefss 5ai5 !. IL alHayG doubtful
nowadays bow much the professional poll
ticians and the self-constituted wire -pullers
can control the
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

PRIVATE ScHooL.-A private school for
primary pupils will be opened this week at
Greenbank. Mary H. Foreman of Gwynedd,
Pa, has been engaged as teacher. A few
additional scholars to those already admit
ted will be received upon moderate terms.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
ASSERTION OF THE POPULAR WILL.

The Western States will not be seriously
incumbered by the "favorite SON. nuisance.
There will be no unity of action from the
West in the Cincinnati Convention, and
probably no instructions or attachments
that will not be readily thrown off to take
up with the candidate who shall develop
the greatest rength with reference to the
campaign. The impression is that such
candidate will be either Mr.. Blaine or Mr..
Bristow-the former if thestruggle with the
extreme Southern element becomes even
more pronounced than now, and the latter
if the necessity of reforming the civil SER
vice shall be palpably paramount. In
either case it is conceded that the former
must thoroughly clean his skirts OF any
and all the scandals which the Democrats
may seek to fix on him. There is an i'm
plicit faith in Mr.. Bristow in this regard
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
THIRD EDITION.
vyeaIher I,robablIlties.
n For late Editions see Fourth Page.

AssOciated Press Special Telegram.
WASHINGTON, April 24.-Probabilities for
the Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic
States, lower pressure moves eastwardly over
Cape Hatteras, with northeast backing to
northwest winds, rising barometer, colder
and rainy, followed by clearing weather in
the Middle States.
Financial.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
NEW YORK. April 24-Gold opened, this
morning at $1.12$4.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
Financial.
PnliAdeIphia Markets.
Associated Press Special Tele0ranl

PHILADELPHIA, April "a Flour quiet, but
steady; Penna. family Sc. 25@6.75; high
grades $725@S 25. Wheat quiet and
steady; Penna. red 49@52c; amber 53@54c,
white white 5Oc: Rye 81; Corn unsettled; yell
fairly active, white 47@51c. Whiskey steady
at $1.12.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYw1NE MILLS FOB
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24
FIRST EDITION.
The city Finances.

CARD FROM MIR. HAYES THE RECENT CHAIR
MAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
To the Public
My name having been used at the last
meeting of our City Council in connection
with financial statement then made, which
statement was acknowledged by the gem
tleman who presented it, to have been
made from accounts from the Auditors Of
fee, Registrar of the Water Department
Office, and the Treasurers Office, which any
one at all conversant with accounts must
know they were but fragments of the finan-
cial condition of the city, inasmuch as the
Treasurer's Office of our city is the centre
to which all accounts of the various depart
ments which relate to the financial condi-
Gion of the ciy must go, hence the only
true data Of the receipts and expenses can
only be got from the books in the Treasur-
er's office therefore deem it just to my
self and debt l owe to this community to
refute the false statement made from frsg-
ments of accounts.
First, will give the floating debt of the
city as furnished me by the Treasurer,
April 1871 April 1875, and April 1876
1874.
Discounted notes in
bank. S3O, ,UOO.0U
Notes to sundry par
Observation-Disclosures. G,249 $685. 249.5S
In bank subject TO current exp
penses,. ..................... 5,7i6 81
Net floating debt April, 1874, $50, ,5O3.27
APRIL, 1875.
Discounted notes in
Bank. .............s s4O,OOO.OO
Note to Jordan IL Eur
Mite. ............. 4,5OOOO
Due Cool Spring Reser-
voir fund .,......... 1855 53 sG4, 1855 So
Amount in Bank sub
jecC to cnrrent eX-
penses ses,............ 15,sO3 90
Net floating debt April,
1S75................ s4s,G52 So
APRIL, 1876.
Discounted Notes in
Bank. $50, 900 90
Note to Gas Com
pany. ny.............. b, ,lJ4.oI
Note to Jordan and
Burnite. ...... 4,50000
Due Cool Spring Re-
servoir fund. -. 19,955.5 50 51O9,G50 10
Cash In bank to cur
rent expenses. ..s1s, ,O3355
Bills and pay rolls
for March mstured 7,546.09 10, ,497.46
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-24

CARD FROM MIR. HAYES THE RECENT CHAIR
MAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15
THE INDIAN WAR.

GIN. CUSTER, WITH THREE HUNDRED,
MEN, SLAUGHTERED BY THE SAvAGES.
AdvIces from the frontier, during the
past week, report the slaughter Of Gen.
Custer and his entire command of three
hundred men, on the 22d inst, during an
engagement with the Sioux Indians. 1t
appears that Custer made the attack ex-
pecting assistance from Gen. Reno, who,
however, was kept at bay in his entrench-
ments during the entire day.
Gen. Custer went into battle with Com
panies c, l., I, and L Of the Seventh
Cavalry, and the staff and non-commis-
stoned staff of his regiment end num-
Der of scouts, and only one Crow scout
remained to tell the tale. All are dead.
Custer was surrounded OH every side by
Indians and horses, who fell as they
fought on the Skirmsh line or in the
line of battle. Custer was among the
last who fell, but when his cheering voice
was no longer heard the Indians made
easy work of the remainder.
The bodies of all, save newspaper
correspondent, were stripped, and most
of them were horribly mutilated. Clusters
was not mutilated. lie was shot through
the body and through the head. The
troops cared for the wounded and buried
the dead, and returned to their base fol
supplies and instructions from the GeneT-
al of the army.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15
Historical Sketch of Lunenburg
Read at the Celebration in that Town,
July 4th, 1876.
BY c. w. KING.

To-day is the glad grand gala-day of
the nation. 1t is our national Centen-
NAL birthday. The young, the old, the
artisan, the mechanic, the farmer, our
thousand of operators, the poor inmates
of the lowly cabins all over the land, have
donned Their best, and are rejoicing to-day
They have all left their cares and burdens,
their rush for gain and bread; the tur-
moil and strifes are forgotten in this
glad jubilee. If it were possible for one
to be raised high up in the heavens, with
senses intensified, and enlarge so as to
take in the vast panorama that is being
exhibited in these United States to-day !;
the orations, the professions, the music,
the booming cannon, from the eastern
shores of Maine to the far western sun
down, on the shores of the tranquil
Pacific, from the great lakes on the north,
to the Rio Grande on the south, from the
thousand and one towns and cities of
this broad land--how magnificent the
sight, how real inspiring the view.
And why all this rejoicing and glad
ness? 1t will soon'bc told you by the or
ator of the day. Meanwhile it is BETTING
for us who are partakers in this national
joy to remember the days Of long ago,
when the Indian unmolested by the Pale
face chased the deer, the elk, the bear, and
other game over these dear old native hills
of our town. To remember the sturdy old
Fathers who levClCd the forests, and plant
cd Civilization and Christianity here. 70
remember their trials and sacrifices. To
remember their hcroiSm and endurance.
To remember the birth-right they left US,
and consider whether VIC are selling it
fora mess Of pOttagc, or whether we are
making that wise and profitable use Of it,,
that the fathers designed, when they built
their homes in the forest, and laid the
foundation for that broad and Christian
civilization, that brings to US all that we
inherit and enjoy to-day.
In the days of old, the Jews were COM
lnanded to tell their children Of the
ancc, and their children the next genera
ton, and thus perpetuatc and keep fresh
in mind their great national history. The
common history Of our country is too
little known by the youth Of our land.
And may to-day be an educator, that the
present and future generations, by more
fully understanding the labor and patriot
ism Of the fathers, may be led TO love
their homes and country better.
The town Of Lunenburg was chartered
July 9TH, 1868, by Bcnning Wentworth
governor Of New Hampshire Colony, to
David Page and 70 others. 1t appears to
have received its name from the first set
tiers Of Lancaster, who came from Ian.
caster, Mass, and while at their old
homes, they could look westerly over the
hills Of Lunenburg, Mass; 50 here the
resemblance was so perfect that this town
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15
The N. u. LepisIatnra-

The 'imc OF the Legislature, during the
past week, has been largely occupied with
partiZag legislation. On the 9Th acts re-
organizing the Councillor districts, and
removing Calvin Page, police Justice of
Portsmouth, and William NJ. HunneweI,
Register OF Probate for Rockingham
county, were passed. On the 9th the
Senatorial districts were reorganizel by
the passage Of the bill reported some two
weeks since. On the eth addresses for
the removal OF the following officials were
passed:
Ebenezcr G. Abbott, Pilot Commission
er of Portsmouth Harbor: Thomas j.
Smith, Solicitor; John w. Jewell, Sheriff;
Moses c. Russell, Judge of Probate, and
George f. Durgin, Register of Probate of
Stanford county; Daniel S. Warde, Po-
lice Justice of Dover; Benjamin T..
ThurstOn, Sheriff; Daniel J. Parsons,
Police Justice of Rochester, and Charles
c. Rogers, Solicitor of Belknap County ;
George NJ. Pitman, Judge of Probate,
Levi I. Haley, Sheriff, and Paul Went
worth, Solicitor of Carroll county.
The following bills hav0 also been
passed.
An act in relation to fire INSURANCE CON-
panies, requiring them to have paid-up
capital of 100000. An act to remove
the disabilities from married women, pro-
viding that they may sue and be sued the
same as if sole and unmarried; an act in
amendment to chapter SO of the General
Statutes, relating to the sale ofspirituous
liquor. This bill provides that any per-
son who shall solicit or take an order for
liquors within the State shall be fined
$50 for the first offence, 500 for the sec
ond, or imprisoned not less than sixty or
more than ninety days; also, that if any
express or railroad company shall bring
into this State, or transport or deliver,
when brought in, any spirituouS liquor,
knowing or having good reason to be-
lieve that such liquor is intended for sale
within this State in violation of the laws
| thereof, such corporation shall be fined
not less than $50 nor more than $500
The bill relating to taxation of bank stock
was referred to the next session of the
Legislature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

Marshal Packard was nominated for
Governor of Louisina, on the Ord inst.
He received on the first ballot of lis out
of 34G votes, and on the second his nom
nation was made unanimous. Warmoth,
Ludwig, Anderson and Atkins were all
combined against Packard, and although
especially by Wamoth, and every effort
was made to secure this nomination,
nothing could take Colorcd delegates and
the old line white Republicans from
Packard. Governor Kellogg had rcso-
luton adopted heartily endorsing Gene
raj Grants administration and the course
of the Government in the Louisiana
troubles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

A meeting for the ratification of the
nominees of the st. Louis Convention
was held in State House Park, Concord,
last Thursday evening. Previous to the
meeting Tildcn and Hendricks flag was
thrown to the breeze bearing in addition
to the names of the party candidates for
President and Vice President the motto
"Reform." A special train brought in
large delegations from Bristol, Franklin
md Fisheryille, with Browns Band Of
Baskerville and the Baskerville Comet
Band. The Concord Band was also pres
cnt. When the meeting was called TO
order Il crowd of between 5000 and 1000
people had collected in the park. Col.
+. S. Nutter called the assembly to order
and announced the following gentlemen
rs officers Of the meeting: President,
Isaac N. Blodgett of Franklin, Chairman
of the State Committee; Vice Presidents,
one from each ward in the city; Secre-
taries, William Tucker, H. +. Norris,
Henry W. Clough and Thomas f. Robin
SON Speeches were made by Isaac N.
Blodsctt, Esq, the Hon. Albert r. Hatch
of Portsmouth, the Hon. John G. Sinclair
OF Bethlehem, the brothers Bingham of
Littleton, General Samuel J. Anderson
of Portland, Me-, Colonel Henry O. Kent
of Lancaster, Samuel b. Page of Havcrhill
and Colonel John II. George of Concord
The meeting called with cheers for the
nominees and display of rockets, color
ed lights and Roman candles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15
Republican District ConVen-
ton.

The Republican Convention of the
Third Congressional District of Yer
mont will be holden at HYDEPARK, ON
THURSDAY, TIE 10TH DAY OF AUGUST,
4. d. 1876, at y o'clock NJ, for the
purpose Of nominating a candidate
for Representative to Congress to be
supported by the Republican frecmcn
Of the District at the election to be
held Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1876.
The Republican voters of the Dis
trict are entitled to be represented in
the Convention by delegate from
each town in the District, and one adj
ditional delegate for every hundred
and every fraction of one hundred
larger than fifty votes cast for The Re
publican candidate for Governor at
the last election.
The delegates to the Convention
will be chosen at primary meetings
called by the Republican committees
in each town, and they must be pre-
pared with proper credentials, signed
by the Secretaries Of such meetings.
GEO. WILKINS,
j. w. HARTSHORN,
j. NJ. HOTCHKISS, c,,,.:,,o
w. ID. CRANE, 00''"'''''''
A. O. HUMPHREY,
BUEL LANDON,
Stove, July 10Th, 1876.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

Senator Morrill, took the oath ofollicc as
Secretary Of the Treasury on the It'll, inst.
Mr.. MorrilFS first official act us Secre-
larry Of the Treasury was the approval of
TO succeed General New. The approval
of Wyman's bond relieved Treasurer
New, who Immediately transferred the
Treasurcr's Office over to Wyman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

There is something patriotic, ifnot soeth-
ing, in the sound of the lrc-crackcr and
torpedo, but the youngstcr who will per-
sist in wandering about the streets
at four O'Clock in the morning and toot-
ing on IL h9arSe and cxcruciating fish
horn till all is blue, deserves to be put to
bed and kept there for the remainder of
the day. Down with the fsh-horn.- GloLe.
Correct.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

A meeting of the Grand Council of the
American Alliance was held in Philadel-
ph;a on Wednesday, and among the res
olutions adopted was one advising call
who are in favor Of American principles
as advocated 2nd set forth in these res
outions," to give an active and determin-
ed support to Hayes and Wheeler. The
Americn Alliance is secret organization,
and its principles appear to be opposition
to Roman Catholic political organizations,
maintenance Of the public school system
aud jealousy of all foreigners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15
HAYES'S PLATFORM.

Honest money for all, and free schools
for all. There should be no imitation
which will depreciate the one nor sector
ian interference which will destroy the
other"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

Hail to the little stranger of the Ccntcn-
NAL Fourth! A baby-boy born in the
Ninth Ward, New York, on the night
before the fourth, has been promptly
named "AmcriCan Centennial Maloney."
Governor Conuor Of Maine, has tender
cd Mr.. Blaine the appointment of L. S.
Senator, to I'll the 'acancy accustomed by
the appointment Of Senator Morrill, as
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The L, S. Senate, on the 9TH inst,
voted to pay Pinchback $50, 900 for salary
and mileage for the time during which
his case was pending in the Senate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15
NOMMIsSIONERS. NnTICE-

Z
u ESTATE OF JAMES Il. SUMNER.
The Undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Essex
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
est tie of James b. Sumner, late of Dalton in the
county of Coos and State of New Hampshire, de-
ceased and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the pur
poses aforesaid, at the county clerks Office
IN Guildhall III said district, on the 22d day
oil July and 15L3f day of November next,
from nine O'Clock, A. NJ, until five O'Clock, p. NJ.
each of said days, that six months from the first
day of June A. ID. 1876 is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Guildhall this Goth day of June A. d.
1876.
DAVID II. BEATTIE, lCo,,,,u,
p JOHN W. HARTSHORN, Noiii lS'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

LYON'S KArnAEioN prevents the hair
from falling out or turning grey, remcws
its growth, and gives strength and vigor.
1t is delightfully."- pcrIumed aud makes u
splendid dressing. 1t is the cheapest and
Ipost desirable II Iir Tonic ever produced.
Used by the elite. Price only 30 cents. 28
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-15

y CWrRtH HFPAIRs
This j. tn notify all owners Of slips iu the VI
= church az Lunenhurg, VI. that there will be =
meeting In said church on the Eth oil Angus {
poses, viz.
= 1T, To appoint chairman 20 preside at said
mcetiBg.
?, To chOose q secretary 10 keep tie records
OF said meeting.
I'D, To vote whether 10 repair said church and
sci forth IN what mGIner.
9TH, To raise money by tax or the slips In said
church to defray the expense Of repairs.
5th, To see If the tax shall be rails 4 on the
slip appraisal Of 1867, and il not, 10 choose q
committee to apprase the same.
&, To do any other husi0ess thought proper.
HIRAM A. CUTTING
JOHN MORRISON, Slip owners.
JAMES MORSE,
Iunenburg, Vt, July 9Th lS5G. %