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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
The Business outlook.
[From Tie Public of Thltrsday.j ]


The improvement in business is no lon
ger matter Of dispute. Elsewhere the ev-
licences which accumulate are set forth in
detail; in brief they are
l. An actual increase in the aggregate
transactions of clearing houses at seven
chief cities during the three weeks ending
October 81, compared with the correspon
ding weeks last year, of $38, 751, ,773.
Though this increase is less than 8 per
centum, it establishes the fact that trans
actions exceed those of last fall not only in
quantities exchanged, but, in spite OF the
fall of prices, in values also. In Quantities
the increase appears to be over IS per CEN
tum.
2. This improvement is greatest in New
York, Philadelphia and Chicago, the very
cities which have the most extensive trade
with all parts OF the country. AT New York
the improvement in mercantile transactions
is even greater than the sclearings Indicate.
because dealings in stock during the same
three weeks were smaller than the corres-
ponding week last year.
8. Receipts and shipments of grain large
ly exceed those of last year, the increase in
October being over 10 per centum in guam
tity, and since the opening of naviga-
tion about 100000 bushels or
IS per centum. The daily produc-
tion Of petroleum, though small early in the
year, is now larger than at this time in
1875. The movement Of cotton exceeds
that of last year to date by "A, 900 bales.
4. Railway returns show an increase of
one Thousand loaded cars at indianapolis
last week, large increase during the three
weeks of October, and a volume of traffic
exceeding the car capacity of the roads.
Earnings thus far reported for October
show an increase of over three per cent
compared with last year, in spite Of abnor-
mally low rates.
g. Foreign trade is healthy rather than
large, with growing balance in favor of
this country. The possibility of foreign
war stimulates the movement of exports,
but, Independently Of that cause, the con-
dition of crops abroad promises an unusual
demand.
G. Above all, there is no more specula-
gambling at Chicago over the price of
wheat, or in this city over the price of gold.
sufficed to prove that the brokers would
have to do the whole business themselves
in any speculative movement, for the pub
lie is not in gambling humor. No ad-
vance of prices is maintained that does not
seem to be warranted by a legitimate de-
mand.
All these are excellent signs. They
promise great revival of business when
ever the natural hesitation attending an ex-
citing Presidential campaign has passed.
Ii the country does not see the hopeful
spirit checked and new distrust produced
by the result Of the election, we may rea-
sonably look for lower gold, larger business,
better employment for labor, advancing
public credit, and better profits for enter
prise and capital.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
A warning to working Men.

ANOTHER INSTANCE OF THE DISASTROUS Eff
Feet TILDEN's ELECTION WOULD HAVE ON
BUSINESS INTERESTS.
TO the Editor of the NeU York Times:
notice your correspondent writes from
Buffalo that parties in. Olean, N. Y, have
$3.50 lying idle, awaiting investment in
a manufacturing interest if Hayes is elected,
but which will be withdrawn if Tilden is
elected. We have parallel case here. A
manufacturing interest will be started mere,
with 100000 or more capital, which will
employ one hundred to one hundred and
fifty men, if Hayes is elected but not dol
lar will be invested in it if Tilden is elected.
The projectors are among our most success
full and wealthy business men.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Friday, Oct. q, 1876.
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
THIRD EDITION.
The Republican Canvass.

MEETINGS ANNoUNoED-THE CLOSE OF THE
oAMPAIaN--FoRM THE LINE AND sTARD
FIRM
Several Republican meetings, closing the
canyasF, are now arranged for, and few
others will be announced in day or two.
Tomorrow evening, the colored Repub-
icans will have a rally at National Hall, 9th
and Walnut streets.
This evening, Gen. q. Fl. Bingham, Of
Philadelphia, and Levi O. Bird, Esq, will
speak at Kirkwood.
On Thursday evening, there will be
meeting at Glasgow, in Pencader, to be ad-
dressed by Messrs. MacAllister and Conrad.
At the City Hall, Wilmington, on Thurs
day evening, Col. VIM. Brown, of Kentucky,
will speak, with others.
A day meeting at Middletown, on Friday
afternoon, beginning at 2 O'Clock, is pro-
posed, but not yet definitely arranged.
Hon. N. B. Smithers. Col. Brown, of Ken
lucky, and Messrs Bird, Higgins, Massey,
and others will speak.
On Saturday night, the Republican pa
rade in this city will take place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
HAYES, WHEELER AND VICTORY.

Meetings have been arranged for as fol-
lows:
KirkwOOd Station. Monday Oct. 3Oth,
TO be addressed by Levi @. Bird, Esq,
and Gen. III III. Bingham, of Philada.
National Hall, 9th and Walnut, Will
mingtOn Tuesday evening, October 81 ;
mass meeting of COlored Republicans.
Several speakers will be present.
Christiana, Wednesday evening, Nov. L;
Ressrs. Bird and MacAllister.
WGIasgOw; Thursday Evening, Nov. 2
Messrs. MacAIlister and Conrad.
City Hall, Wilmington. Thursday even
ing, Nov. 2 Col. Vim. Brown, of Ken
lucky, and others.
New Castle, Republican Wigwam Sat.
urday evening, Nov. A to be addressed
by Anthony Higgins, ESQ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
Official Colorado returns.

The vote of Colorado for Legisture and
Member Of Congress has been officially
canvassed. The Republican majority for
Member OF the present Congress is 1,O9S,
for the next Congress-, 939. The net Re-
publican majority on the vote for State
Senators is 1898; for members of the Hous Q
of Representatives, 2,2O4. This Legisla.
ture will choose three Presidential Electors
or November 7, and also canvass the vote
for Governor Lieutenant Governor, Audi
tor, Treasurer, and SecretarySof State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

COMPLAINT OF BKoKEN WINDows.-Pat
rick Magary, living on the South Side, being
very much annoyed by a number Of coiored
boys, who would throw stones through his
windows, and at his family, had Henry
Thomas, John Thomas Adam Bantum, Al
exander Turner, and Thomas Reader,
brought before Esq. Brady, on Saturday
evening, by whom they were each fined 50
cents and costs, and held in $50 to keep
the peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
4eaths.

HOMEWOOD.-Octobe 29th 1876, Mrs Francis
Homewood, wife of VIM. Homewood.
The friends and relatives of the family are res
pectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the
residence of her husband, near Newark, on Wed
nesday, November lst 1876, at o'clock, p Nj. Ser
vices at st. Thomas Church, at Newark.
GREEN.-On Friday, the 18th inst, Ida, daughter
OF Thomas Green, in the 18th year of her age.
The friencs of the family respectfully invited
to attend her funeral, on Monday, the Both inst.
Services at the Central Presbyterian Church, at .
O'Clock, p. m.
DERRICK.-Suddenly, at Columbia South Caro-
lima, on the 25h inst, John A. j Derrick, for
mery of this city, in his 5Oth year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
INC 9 Trespnss,, On,ninn

Mr.. Tilden's supporters still deny that he
ever remarked to Ex-Governor Underwood,
OF Vermont, during the war. that "any
United States soldier on Southern soil could
be sued for trespass." Governor Under
wood reiterates his assertion, and states
that the conversation took place between
them on the piazza Of Congress Hall, at
Saratoga. He also says that Tilden ex-
pressed surprised that he (the Governor)
did not hold the same opinion with himself.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
How are You, Tax Receipts 2

FRAUDULENT PAPER FOR $4,000 RECEIPTS
FOUND IN THE HANDS OF PROMINENT DEM
ooRATs.
Special Dispatch to the N. Y. Times.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 28.-The police last
night captured paper for issuing $4,000 bo-
gus tax receipts in this city in the hands of
two prominent members of the Democratic
Party. 1t seems that few days ago Hon.
Christian Kneass, Chairman of the Republi-
can City Committee, to whom the credit for
unearthing this great fraud is due, was in
formed that the Democracy intended to
flood the City with bogus tax receipts, but
that the great trouble was to procure paper
with the water-marks "Personal tax, 1876"
on it. At last the paper was obtained, and
tonight, while the rank and file of the par
ty were giving Gen. Mcclellan, of moth
powder fame, reception, a wagon came
out of Griswold's alley, near Sixth and Balm
bridge streets, in the Fourth Ward. This
was followed by Detective Henry Weyle.
THE CARRIAGE WAS DRIVEN
to the headquarters of the Democratic
State Central Committee, No. LOLA Walnut
street Here Henry Marcus, ex-member of
the City Council from the Fourth Ward,
alighted. Soon Samuel Josephs leader of
the Democracy, and candidate for the Leg
islature in the Twenty eighth District, ap-
peared. In a short time Marcus and
Josephs appeared, coming from the head
quarters each carrying large bundle. The
bundles were placed in the carriage, and
Marcus got in. Josephs went up Walnut
street. Detective Weyle and couple of
officers followed in another carriage, and on
Locust street, below Tenth, overhauled the
carriage containing
THE RoGna RFoETprs
The party were driven to Police Head
quarters, where it was found that 1t was a
great capture, the receipts having the re-
quired water-mark, and could not be de-
tected from the genuine. Marcus was given
hearing, and held in So, 1000 bail for violat-
ing the Election laws. A warrant was is-
sued for Josephs, and he will be arrested
before morning. The driver of the carriage
said the receipts were to be taken to the
printing-house of Gillen & Nagle, in Fifth
street, below Walnut. This capture pre-
vents the contamination of the greatest
fraud which had ever been attempted here,
and shows where the party of reform in
tended to get their votes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
The Jury Discharged.

The jury in the Times libel case came in
to court at 2 o'clock, Saturday, at the re-
quest Of the Judge, and as they stated that
there wasn't any possibility of their agree
ing, the Judge discharged them from the
further consideration of the case.
From the start they stood eleven to one
in favor of conviction-except upon one
ballot, when four voted for acquittsl.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
In the Sheriff's Office, saws the Nor,

In the shenffs office, says the Morning
: Herald, "fitness, honesty, and fidelity to
fS@edom are what are needed" We accept
thsSl statement cheerfully. Such list of
qualifications we do.not ask to be modified a
particleA "Fitness, honesty, and fidelity to
freedom" 1-whom does that indicate more
than Henry u. McMullen?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

THE REPUBLICAN PARADE-NoTIoE.- The
commanding officers of the several citizens
clubs intending to participate in the COM
ing Republican parade will please report
the name and strength of their clubs to the
Secretary of the Republican State Central
Committee, at corner 9Th and Market Sts.,
at as early date as possible, so that the
necessary arrangements may be made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

REPUBLICAN MEETING.-There will be
meeting at Republican Head, quarters, 9th
and Market streets, this evening, to COM
plete arrangements for the Republican pa
rads, which has been fixed for Saturday
evening. All interested in the several citi-
zens' clubs are requested to be present.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

WAIVED HeARINe.-Oapt. Chas. H. Gal.
lagher, on Saturday evening, waived a
hearing snd gave bail for his appearance at
Court, in the prosecution connected with
the pretended fraudulent tax-receipt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
ayew advertisements. .

MECHANICS WILL FIND 1T TO THEIR AID
IvE vantage to examine stock of tools which
we are selling at low prices to suit the times
MM. H. BILLANY,
214 Market Street.
I'm THESE CLOSE TIMES, WHEN A PENNY
IL saved is two earned, would advise our gentle.
men friends to purchase of Centennial
Razors and use It and thereby save time and money
We guarantee them good.
VIM. H. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

o, yes Colorado was sin doubt" Now
we have got the official figures, and who
was it that lied about it?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

If Major Biggs should succeed Senator
Bayard, there are some qualities of his pre-
decessor that he will not illustrate, of
course, but some OF them we shall, without
a regret, see leave the Senate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

Trustworthy information from Indiana in
creases the expectation of carrying that
State for Hayes and Wheeler.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
WOoLENs, FOR FALL AND WINTER

Superior black diagonal for suits, handsome plaids
for mems suits, very superior English suitings, new
finest stock OF Wooler We have ever displayed
VIM. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Market straats.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

"Politics in Kent are as quiet as well
ordered funeral" So says the State Senti-
mel. And who's the corpse
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
aalarrlaaes.

HICKMAN-MILLS.-In Chester, on the 18th
inst, by Rev 7. H. Mowry, Erasmus ID. Hickman,
to Alverta Mills, of Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30

$4,000 is the number of bogus tax-re-
ceipts the Philadelphia Democrats thought
they would need.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
Ddilp Commercial.
THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
The Temperature, To-day.

As REGISTERED AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE.
At7A. A.M............44eI ALP. M............54s
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
BLANKETS,

ID
Direct from the manufacturer, 81, "a, 1O4 ia
124, 1874, 144, 1914 Blankets, which, on account Of
the great decline in these goodR we are enabled 10
offer in unusual bargains
VIM. B. SHARP
Fourth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
IMPORTANT! INVENTORS

who have had patents rejected by the Patent Office
address LOUIS BAGGER CO., Patent Attorneys,
Washington, d. O. deco
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-10-30
weather Probabilities.
Associated Press Telegram.

iaoUVlI1VtUt 7 Fboo 4ttRaFWWIi
WASHINGTON. Oct. 80 = Probabilities !:
For the Lower Lake region and Midd g
States, falling barometer, rising tempera-
ture, S. e. to S. W. winds, except easterly
Winds along the coast; partly cloudy weath-
er, and possibly occasional rains from the
former to Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

Of persons leaving the city for summer resorts.
On the South Shore from bingham to Scituste,
the travel by boats and car indicates a large in
crease of summer residents over any previous
year.-Boston journal.
Fifteen Cremona violins were sold at London
public auction the other day. Two, by Stradiva-
rus, fetched $1,000 each; but an exceptionally
fine instrument by Guernerino realized tie UMPIRE
cedented sum of $4,000.
The General Assembly of Ohio at its session
last winter made law that no surgeon, ply scian
or other person shall administer any anTsthctic to
patient except in the presence Of third party
of sound mind and over fifteen years of age, who
shall remain present during all the operations
performed upon the patient under the influence
Of such angsthetic.
An attempt to upset passenger train was made
three weeks since ON the Lancashire and York
shire Railway at Bury, England. A wooden rail
about six feet long and four inches thick was
placed across both metals Of the up-ne just be-
fore the ohipton and Manchester express passed
the spot. Fortunately the rate at which the train
was travelling gave it sufficient impetus to smash
the obstruction to fragments, and the passengers
thus escaped with their lives. On the spot being
examined the narrow escape Of the express was
apparent. The timber was very hard, and had
it been placed on one metal only the author OF
the scheme would beyond doubt have had the
qualification Of seeing the train, which was a
heavily freighted one, leave the rails and dash
down the steep embahkment at the place where
this trap was set for the destruction of so many
human lives. This was the second attempt of the
same kind which had been made within a week in
Tanca shire.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Half million cans of strawberries have been
put up in California this year.
Ninety three degrees in the shade in New
York on Sunday. This has been the hottest
month of June for many years.
A Piute Indian graces the street of Winnemnc-
ca, New, IN high-heeled shoes, set of furs, and
a pull back dess.
Doing business without advertising is good
deal like trying to borrow flag on the Fourth Of
July."-Danbury Nems.
A Holyoke man had his revenge on an enemy
He tied rock to cats tail, and anchored her in
the back yard for an all night serenade.
A Swede who went to Salt Lake City several
years ago to live, has become insane because hi:
four daughters, one after another, married the
same Mormon.
The province of Andalusia, Spain, will have
fine crops of grapes and cereals, the promised
yield of barley being greater than it has been fol
100 years past.
"a base ball club is to be organized at Troy
composed entirely Of old base ball players who
have been manned by playing the game. The
club will be appropriately CALLED the Old limp
ics.''
Hard times do not appear to affect the humble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM A. WHEELER,
OF NEW YORK.
81 Ill FOR GOVERNOR.
aELDEN Common
The Hard Money Surrender


The platform on which Tilden is placed
is complete surrender of the hard mon
ey doctrine. 1t contains but one positive
idea, and that is. the repeal Of the act for
the resumption of specie payment in 1879.
Still some of Mr.. Tilden's supporters,
either through ignorance or brazen Ell
frontery. are shouting about Tilden and
the democracy being the advocates OF
hard money. They had better read their
platform aatten.ively before they pirate
2 such nonsense.
So II after they have examined the mass
of stuff there uttered about the currency
they are not convinced that the platform
il surrender to the rag baby democracy,
they may receive farther light by examin.
ing what was said about the currency
plank in the convention. and particularly
what Mr.. Dorsheimer, the leader Of the
Tilden men, remarked upon it. In his
remaks he stated that protest against it
had been signed by the representatives Of
every one OF the Eastern democratic
States, his own name being among the
number. Against their remonstrance.
however, it was adopted in committee.
They opposed it until it was carried
against their protest. when they surren-
dered and supported it in convention I'M
der the very convenient name of a COM
promise!
We venture to say that no delegate
from Name who attended the st. Louis
convention will stultify himself by claim
ing that the platform adopted is in favor
Of hard money. They know better. They
know. it was forced upon them by the rag
money men. Dorsheimer knew it or he
would not have said what he did in the
convention. We suggest to the gushing
democratic orators in Maine who claim
that the democratic party is for hard mon
sy. that they had better interview the
Maine delegation on its return from st.
Louis and learn the facts.
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From the Philadelphia Press, June IL.
Z Blaine and Hayes.

After the most exciting struggle wit
messed in Republican National Conven-
ton since the birth Of the party, Ruther-
q ford b. Hayes, Of Ohio, has been nom-
mated by the dominant organization of
American politics for the Presidency Of
the Republic. We cordially accept the
nomination. Our individual preference
and, we believe, that of a majority of
the people holding the same political con-
victions-was the intrepid young states
man from Maine, James G. Blaine; but
the lesson Of this preliminary canvass
and we hope all ambitions, factions, and
prejudices will heed it's that loyalty to
principle is superior to friendship for men,
and that It is our first duty TO follow the
old flag, no matter who carries it. Gen.
HAYES is a strong candidate. He lacks
Mr. Blaine's posi.iveness. He Will not be
pillar of fire by night or cloud by day
TO lead US, but we believe he will be a
trustworthy guide. He was gallant SOL
der. an excellent Congressman, and has
made a good Governor. His administra
ton will be respectable if not brilliant
one. He is eminently safe man. The
people of his State have always called
him to fiji the breach when danger threat
ened, and be has thrice led them against
formidable odds. He saved them from
Pendieton, with his secession tendencies :;
Thurman, with his reactionary influences,
and VIM. Allen, with his revolutionary f.
nancial and social theories. He is the rep
resentative man Of the third state of the
Union, with all its characteristic sturdi-
ness Of conviction. That Mr.. Blaine
would have made more conspicuous
Chief Magistrate OF the Republic is a pa
tent fact. Like Alexander he was born TO
rule. His nomination would have given
US what we have never had in the Presi-
Dental chair-->a man of brains, of nerve,
of culture. Of dash. Of great heart No
body from Washington down to Grant has
entirely filled this comprehensive bill.
Blaine would have more than done it. But
our young statesman can afford to wait.
lie has mastered that bright lexicon OF
youth reserved by fate for a glorious fu-
ture. in which there is no such word as
fail. Great things await him. lie stands
to-day. as he did yesterday. the foremost
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NJ. Hendricks will not command the
strength in Indiana as the tail of the dem
ocratc ticket that he would have COM
mandcd il placed at the head. Indiana
will feel. il he accepts the nomination Of
fered him. that he has done a mean act.
and will not support him with any spirit.
OF all the democratic candidates at St.
Louis Indiana despised Tilden the most
and if Hendricks sells out his manhood tC
help 1'ilden to the Presidency they ought
to hate him more than Tilden.