Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-10-12

bury Nep Era says:-The guillotine of An
drew johnson, managed and controlled by
the commander-in-chief of the bread.and.
butter brigade, still falls upon the victims Of
his wrath and prejudice. Since our last we
have to chronicle the removal of Mr.. ]. b.
Wingate, resident of this place, from the
office of Route Agent, on the Del. and L. s.
Railroad, and the appointment of ]. G. Bush
in his stead. No cause is assigned Tor the
change. We must therefore look for IL in
the history of these two men.
Mr.. Wingate has been loyal man through
out the war and has never been backward in
expressing his adhesion to the government
and his opposition to rebellion He mani
tested his willingness to aid in the suppress
sion of the rebellion by sending his son, a
youth about eighteen, to fight the battles of
his country. And the death Of this son he
was called to mourn, for he fell in the fore
most ranks pierced by Rebel bullet in front
of Petersburg. His bones now lie moulder-
ing in the soil of Virginia and his father re-
ceives the cold shoulder from his country
and must seek elsewhere support for q large
and dependent family. Diligent, attentive,
faithful and polite in the discharge of his
official duties, no charge could have been
] made against him and sustained. lie is re-
moved because he is suspected OF favoring
the adoption of the Constitutional Amend
ment proposed by Congress. But who is
his successor?
Joseph G. Bush, bankrupt morally, and,
it was generally supposed, politically, re-
ceiyes commission for the place. Early
identified with secession, he has never been
heard to express one word favorable TO tho
National government, or one word in con
demnation of the rebellion. Notorious in
his efforts TO assist recruits to reach Virginia
in the carly days of the war and notorious
as the chief manager OF the underground
mail, by means of which the Rebels in this
vicinity and the North held intercourse with
their friends in arms he has repeatedly at
tracted the attention Of the military and
breathed the air OF the guardhouse and the
prson,as punishment tor his offences. Can
it be that johnson and Randall, lost as they
| seem to be TO all sense Of shame and pro-
priety, could have made this change with a
| knowledge OF the character and history of
these two menY Or, is il that our politicians,
using the government patronage to secure
the disloyal vote and crush out free ex-
preston OF sentiment on the part of the
Union men, have imposed on the Postmaster
GeneralY The pledge that treason shall be
made odious is thus openly, dehantly and
repeatedly tramplcd upon and either tho
ialsehood or the blindness of the President
made apparent.
Resolutions of Coincidence on tho Death Of
Room, Oetober G, lSGG.-
WHEREAs, 1t has pleased the All Wise
Ruler of the Universe TO remove from us, by
death, our respected and beloved brother,
ANDREW PARKS; therefore,
Resoleed, That in the death OF our late
fellow member, Brother ANDREW PARKS,
this Lodge recognize with deep solemnity
and reverence, the mysterious power and
wisdom of God Most Holy.
| Rgy0fpfn That Nvltiln Nvp tnpurn 1tiq 1neu a
n member, we also bear witness to his con
stant integrity, honesty and iirmness of de-
yotion to the principles of our great frater-
nifty.
Resolred, That this Lodge unbosoms the
heart of sympathy and coincidence to the
bereaved widow and family of the deceased
in their hour of sorrow
Resolved, That in the death of our brother
the community has lost a worthy citizen; his
family a kind father and faithful husband,
and BTandywine Lodge a useful and beloved
brother
Res0Iged, That in token of respect to the
memory OF our deceased brother, the Charter
and other emblems of the Order be draped
in mourning for the space of three months
ResotUed, That copy of these resolutions,
properly attested, be forwarded to the family
OF the deceased, and also entered upon the
minutes of this Lodge, and published in the
Journal ind Statesman, of Wilmington, Del
JOSEPH DEGoDT, c.....,,..
DAVID W. THOMPSON. ! committee
Applet0n's Guide.-The October number
OF Appeton's Railway and Steam Navga-
tion Guide has been received. AS usual, it
gives correct and accurate intelligence as to
the time of starting of trains on the various
routes Of travel, and vast amount of other
information which will be found of great
importance to the travelling public 1t also
contains reading matter which is highly
interesting, and one may spend a few hours
quite protitably as well as pleasantly in pc
rusing its pages. 1t is well worth the price
asked for it,
. Tile Riddle and Bancroft CluJ.-The Rid
die and Bancroft Campaign Club, recently
formed on the Brandywne Banks in Chris
tiana Hundred, visited this city ON Monday
( evening, and attended the Union meeting ut
i the Institute Hall. The Club is fully equip
ped, the uniform consisting of light capes
, and caps and torches 1t numbered about
. one hundred, marched we'll and presented
, very fine appearance. Atler Mr.. Bradford
, had concluded his able and eloquent address
/ and the meeting adjourned, the Club parad-
ed through several of our principal streets,
escorted by a number of Union men, and
r created much enthusiasm. The Copper
I heads made several attempts to get up a row
/ but without success, as the Club is composed
of men that have no disposition to disgrace
e themselves by engaging in broil with mem
bprs of such a pQrty