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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
No. s15 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

union of the States, is great tr ,tor as Jen
Davis or Wendell Phillips Leud eheer'
am against both. lNries of Give il to ihem.
Some OF you talk about traitors in the South
who have not courage to get away from your
homes to fight them. daughter and cheers.
The courageous men Grant, Sherman, Farra-
gut, aud the lorg list OF the distinguished sons
of the Union, were Ia the Id aud led on their
gallant hosts to conquest and to victory while
you remaiaed cowarily at home. Applause,
'Bu,ly.1 Now when these brave men have re-
turned home, many of whom have left arm
or leg, or their blool uoon many a battle
Held, they find you at home specu atiag and
committing frauds on the Government
Laugh and cheers.
You pretend now to have great respect
and sympathy for the poor brave fellow
WHO has left on arm on the fsld OF battle
Ories, Is this digni6ed2 I understand you
You may talk about the dig atty OF the Presi-
dent Ories, How was it about his making
speech oo the 22d Of February2"1 have been
with you In the battles of this country and |
can tell you furthermore to night who have to
pay these brave men who shed their blood. -
You speculated, and now the great m 1853 of the
people have to work ii out. Cheers 1t Is
time that the great mass OF the people should
UNDERSTAND what your designs are. What did
General Butler say? [Hisses Aud what does
poueihi oIhul say aoOut utuersl Dutltr.-
daughter aud cheers What does General
Sherman say? A voice, What does General
Sheridan sayrl Genera! Sheridan says that
he is ior the restoration OF the Government that
Sheridan fought tor Bully" and renewed
cries ci New Drleans," and confusion
The PLesident-l care not for dignity. There
is a portion OF your countrymen who will al
ways respect their fellow. citizens when they
are entitled to respect, and there is portion
OF them who have no respect for themselves,
and consequently have no respect for others.
A voice, )" Traitorl"l | wish could see that
man. would bet you now, that II the light
fell on your face, cowardice aud treschery
would be seen in ii. Show yourself. Come
out here where | can sec you. Shouts OF
laughter. | stand now where I stood when
the rebellion commenced. Who has sacrificed
more for his country than II Who has run
greater risks? But the tsctious, domiueering
and tyrannical atty In Congress has underta-
ken to poison the minds OF the people against
me. [Oheers.
The President continued in the straiu of the
previous arguments upon the Issues in his
coming contest dwelling particularly upon the
nature of the freedmen's bureau bill. The au-
dience, during the latter part OF his speech
listened quietly and attentively, and he con-
cluded amid a perfect storm of applause.
Other speakers followed, but In little while
the crowd dispersed.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

gentleman, whose lady was suffering from
cold, got up at midnight, and went below to
fetch mustard poaltics. In his agitation, he
mistook the room on his return, and went into
one where there was light burning as dimly
as that he lett-a room altogether similar, and
apparently his wife in bed fast asleep. He ap-
piled the mustard poultice to her chest, aud
sat quietly waiting at her bedside till 1t be-
gan to draw. 1t did draw-but it drew an in
furisted scream from the young lady who had
been the unconscious subject of his uncon-
scous solcitude. At the sound of the unaecus-
toned voice, the nature OF the accident which
had befalleu him and his patieut was at ones
visible, and he rushed from the arms of the
mustarded woman, into the arms of his own.
Both parties told their story the next day, and
had to retire amid the laughter of the ocou-
pants.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

equal 10 any emergency they may be called
on in these pip ng times OF peace. Renewed
cheering.l tell you that as far as Illinois ia
Concerned, she 10 like Csssr's wife, not only
virtuous, but above suspicion. [Cheers.I l
am for no one man, but | am for all men.
am for the American, the Englishman, and Just
now especially for the lrishman. [Applsuse
and laughter hope to see the happy day
come when the Emerald Isle will glory in the
pride of her strength in an independent ma
uonslity. (Applause)
am against Maximilisn and against all des
pots who would attempt to dedicate one inch
of soil upon the American continent to the
clankipg chains OF human bondage. Mont.
gomery Blair-And here | may say that if
JET Davis is not hung, it Is because Almighty
God has reserved that execution for Montgom-
cry Blair. (Applause) That man has threat
ensd war in certain contingency. lam no
alarmst; sm not the man to oall for war,
but am not the man to sit idly down like a
coward. and be threatened with war, (Oheers }
We have triumphed gloriously upon every bat
tie field Of this war, and am I now to write
upon every grave stone and monument mark
ing Union soldiers grave, "died Ia vaiu1"-
(Cries Of mo, no." and cheers.)
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
H u NJ O r O u S.

MR. CLAY AND THE GoAT.-The oldest in
habitants of Washington City remember an
old he-goat which formerly inhabited MAYORS
stable, on Pennsyivania Avenue. The animal
was 10 all probability, the most independent
citizen OF the metropolis he belonged to no
party, though he frequently gave passengers
striking proofs of his adhesion to the tiey-
cling principles for whenever person stop.
ped Anywhere In bis vlcinage, Billy was sure
10 max" at him, horns and all. The bsys
took delight Ia teasing this long bearded gsn-
ienan, aud frequently annoyed him so, that
he would make against trees and lamp posts
to their great anu semeut
One day, the luminary OF the West, Henry
olAy, was passing along the Avenue, and on
seeing ne ooys Intent on worrying Billy into
a fever stopped, and with his characteristic
humanity, expostulated with them on their
cruelty. Tue boys listened In silent awe to
the eloquent appeal of the great statesman:
but 1t was all Cherokee to Billy, who-tbe
ungrateful acamp-arose majestically on his
hind legs, aad mNde a desperate plunge a. his
friend and advocate. Mr.. Clay, although be
had not "sla'n Mexican" prOveI himself too
much :or his horned assailant; he seized hold
both horns of he dilsnmA, aad then was th.
the tug OF WARRIOR Greek had met Greek.
The struggle vas long and doubtful.
"hah T. exclaimed the statesman, 81 have
got you fast, you rascal will teach yeu
better manners. But boys" continued be,
turning to the laughing urchins, "what shall
| do new?"
""hy trip hi' feet, Mr.. Clay" said tAe
boys
Mr. Clay did as Ls VAS told ,anI altar many
Efforts, brought Billy down on his side. Here
he looked at the boys imploringly, seeming,
t. say, 81 never was in ssch fx before"
The conbatants were nearly exhausted; the
goa. had the advantage, for be was gaining
breath all the while the statesman was losing
it.
Boys exclaimed he, pu'liny and blowing,
"this is rather "A awkward business. What
an to do uow2"
"Why-dont you know said d little fell
low, making preparations to run as he spoke;
all you've got to do ia TO let go and run like
biazesr
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

Has THE THISe LIT "A gawky backwoods
boy was once at depot on OF the Georgia
railroads. aud was, of course, deeply interest
ed in gazing, fog the last time, At the "fxens."
Flna ~, be got inside of the car, and while
'ndalging his unsounded curiosity, the whistle
screamed, the bell rang, and tho steam horse
began to surge 81 the rate OF 2 40.
"oh, Lordyl" shouted the boy, "stop it.
| amt guine ~
Bursting forward, he opened the coor and
jumped out on the platform. Just then the
train was crossing deep and cadaverous
looking gorge Oh the trestle work, aud, seeing
The earth and tree tops beneath him, hs faint
ed fell. Directly he came to, and looking up
to the conductor, who stood near him, he eI-
claimed with deep sigh
"Oh, Lordy stranger, has the thing lit2n
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
CONFE5SING CHRIST.

la village of this state there lived a man
whom ALI admired for the purity of hTs charac.
ter and his life. No tongue waTged agaius,
him, All acknowledged his manifest excel.
lsuce.
Tdis man cherished tho hope of the Chris
tiau. But he made II profession of it. Faith
tul at church, generous in meeting all the sec
ular demands of the gospel, he turned away,
year after year, from the table of the Lord, said
nothing of his religious hope, and was regard
ed by the world as ofitself.
There occurred In that village an extraordi.
nary outpouring OF the Spirit. An elder of the
church was moved, among others, TO work ear.
nestly for the good Of souls. But again an 4
again, in pleading with the impenteut, he was
met by the assertion that II was not necessa
~ 10 bea Christian TO be all that man
ought TO be. That there were those who were
not Christians who were as good OF better than
those who were. Aai this man was contiuu.
ally pointed TO rs the demoustra,ion Of the .
strtion. de was standing directly IN the path
between souls and Jesus
TIE elder was sorely troubled. He hesi,a-
ted to speak 10 him, fearing that he might Of
fend him or do him harm Yet he was pressed
il spirit to 60 to him aud he went He laid
before him the whole case, and begged him, If
he trusted that be was Christs, TO confess him
The man had never seen the matter before He
Immediately acknowledged the wrong OF the
posture which he had maintained, declaring
with deep feeling his hope in Jesus. aud prom.
ised at once to make 1t known and unite with
the church. He did SO, going to the table of
the Lord at the very next communion.
Since that time he has lived, conspicuous FOR
open aud active pisty, among the people OF
God and the world confesses 10 him true
follower of Christ. No one, since then, has
spoken of him as an evidence that 1t is not
necessary to he q Christian.
1t may be that this may TALL under the eye
OF some one who has a concealed hope in Je
sus, Are you sure, my friend, that some soul
Is not hiding behind you, away from our Lord2
Let me entreAtyou to coufess him - [Evanee
list.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
SONG IN SUNSHINE


Sing away ye Joyous birds.
While the sun ia DER usi
If only knew your words,
would swell the chorus.
Sing, ye warblers of the skyl
Sing ye happy tbrushet,
Aud ye little ones that lie
Down among the rushes.
Softly as an angelic wing
Comes an inspiration,
O that my poor soul could siBg
Worthy OF creationi
Like the solemn chanting tree
Nature 10 devotion:
Like the merry harping bee
Harmony in motion.
! would sound note Of Joy,
Through the wales o. Devon.
Sweet as Loves, when he boy
Newly came from heaven.
TIL the busy world beguiled
With its echoes ringing.
Shouted, "Hark ior Natures child
Her own song is singing"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10


One Sunday morning, few weeks since,
the captain of vessel lying In this port, "A
man of large frame and decided force of char.
acter,- saw printed slip on the deck, and
picking Ii up, found it TO be little hyma cad.
ed, "lnvitation to Seamen" Of which the fol
lowing is the first verse;
"Ye sons of the main, ye that sail Ger the
flood,
Whose Sins, big as mountains have reached up
TO God,
Remember the voyage OF life soon will end
Now, come, brother sailors, make Jesus your
friead."
After reading the hymn, which, rude as the
versihcation was, had touched long silent
chord in his breast; he turned the slip ov r.
and found en- the other side notice of services
to be held in the Mariners Church, of the New
York Po7t Society, at the corner OF Oath 4rinf
an Mt1ison Streets. He decid to attend
that day; and going at once into his cabin
changed his clothes, aad then started for the
church.
on reaching there, he founi a prlycr.meet-
ing in progress, preparatory [, puntic ser
vice, and went in. HIS heartwts -1uc H. and
for two or three weeks he CO, = lt,a tpnt
these M lettings, his ler.Ils iup IA rowing
deeper and deeper, until at.r ruggle
he emerged into the marvel ou - Can
tain C--had a pious wlf g., wear
had been travelling the way D.! Z I'd try
log to hy heaveuward with ~ x
and so eager was he to shire 4 thr i, ~
speakable joy that he determ,,1 Jr,i .auIsn
the voyage he had been ap.u, To sag, ana
carry in person the good tidings u b sf.miy;
and putting another captain Ia comm I'd his
vessel, returned TO his home in Nav jersey.
Hsireqlenty comes in to attend the m setiuk,
where his steps were fret arrested, and on oa-
occasion he remarkad that life was now q con.
tnual joy Bat who can tell the ioy of that
faithful wife who,s prayer AZ bee 4 he.ri ani
who now has her hu5bl1d for a felio E-rrN7-
eller Zionward
All that little slip, d-oppsd on that ves-
sells deck by the hand of 80 n hum5e mis-
sionary,-timidly and d1u,tu 3 1t ma. be-
what history it will we wnea teai In the
light OF the unending mornngl + Christian In.
telligencer
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
MONDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER TO- 1866

pur younger days. when he used to drink too
much whisky. SO, as yer honor has decided
hat instead of having 'salted aud battered him
only shweated him, according to the doc
hur's ordhers, (which 10 the TRUTH why there
o no more to say in the matter
Dennis paid trife as COSTS, then lett the Of.
fce with his wife, amid the roar of the crowd
Who had been highly amused by listening to
Dennis account of how his wife gave bin q
tweat-Phiid. Sunday Tir,es.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

Aud yet, believe me, good as well as i'll,
Woman's at best Contradiction still.
Heaven when it strives to polish all it can
It's last best work, but forms softer man;
Picks from each Sex, to make the favorits
blest,
Your love OF pleasure, our desire of rest.
Blends, in exception to all general rules,
Your taste of follies, with our scoru of fools !;
Reserve withifrankness, art with truth allied
Courage with sottuess, modssty with pride /;
Fixed Principles, with fancy ever new
Shakes together and produces-You,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

H9. schoolmaster, wishing his pupils to
have clear idea of faith, illustrated il thus
"Here is an apple--you see it, and therefore
know 1t Is there; but when place it under IL
teacup you have faith that 1t is there, though
you no longer see it,"
The lads seemed to understand perfectly
and the next time the master asked, "what is
faith3" they answered with one accord
IAN apple under q teacup'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

osE Sunday lately, Ia the middle of Ireland,
while service was going on In the Catholic
church. three ladies entered the building to
take refuge from sudden storm. The priest
knowing the ladies personally, whispered to
the sacristan, "three chairs tor the Protestant
ladies'" The sacristan Immediately stepped
up to the congregation and bade them give
three CHEERS for the Protestant ladies, which
they did with a will The confusion and vex-
alton OF the poor priest may be imagined, not
described.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

A ROMANCE Albert rode with the speed OF
an arrow to the garden, sprang like the wind
from his steed, climbed like a squirrel ever
the hedge, writhed like snake through the
Palings, few like a hs Rk to the arbor, crept
up to her all unseen. threw himself passion
ately at her feet, swore iranticaily that he
would shoot hiAI self was, however, immedi-
atey heard, sested himself in blessed delight
at her side, sank on her bosom swan in a sea
OF bliss-all this was the work OF second
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

R6r few days since, one of the learned
counsel deemed it necessary to shake the tea.
'imouy ofa MT. Butterworth, by lmpugning his
verAcity. The witness being called TO the
stand, the lawyer commenced
DO you know ButterWorth ,"
"Yes."
"Whst is Butterworth 2"
Two and tenpence a pound, although
hare paid as high as -"
That will do, sir. You can now take your
seat"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

t$-"Now, Homes, why can't you pronounce
horse as | dor
WELL if a hatch, and a hoe, and 'hsr,'
asd hess, and 'hee,' don't sound 'orse,
thSn my name Ia no, AIRY o!mes."
la5A dandy lately made his appearance In
Iowa with legs SO sttenuated that the author.
tiles had him arrested, because he had ,sno
Usi6h means OF support
SBA wit and fool 10 company, are like a
crab and an oyster-the one watches till the
other opens his mouth that he may catch him
up.
B65-it would be most lamentable il the good
things OF this world were rendered. either more
valuable, or more lasting; for despicable as
they already are, too many are found eager
to purchase them, even at the price OF their
souls.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

GA rustic clergyman recently addressed a
Sabbath school in Boston. Holding up his
watch key, he asked the lads how many kinds
OF keys there were.
A bright eyed boy rose in his seat and an
swered
Three monkey, whiskey and donkey -
The nsnal sober demea amor was little in
terrupted by this explanation.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

You havo lost your baby, l hear" said one
gen'.enRo to another.
Yes poor thing it was only FIVE months
. We did all we could for it. We had
our doctors, put mustard poultices all over it,
b lster-4 its head and face, gave it nine c4lo-
nel powders leached its temple, had it bled,
(ave it all kinds Of medicine, and yet, after a
weeks illness it died.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

II St. Paul were again to appear on earth,
since all the multfarious denominations o.
Christians would claim him, which would be
choose? The Apostle James shall answer;
Pure religion and undefled before God and
the Father, lie this; TO visit the fstherless and
widows Ia their affection: aud to keep biu-
self unspotted from the world
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

sDe At one OF our hotels n i.w days since a
newly married couple made their appearance =,
and when seated at the dnner table their at
fectionste conduct and somewhat awkward
manner in making their wan known, a.trac
ted the attention OF other guests, who eyed
the loving pair so closely, and failing to con
ceal their amusement, the verdant hus band
exclaimed;
"Whst are you laughing at' I've been mar
ried week"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

gdS- The truly great consider first, how they
may gain the appreciation OF God; and second
ly, that OF their own conscience; having done
this, they would then willingly couciiate the
good op inion Ct their fellow men. But the
truly lttlei raverse the thing; the primary object
with them is to secure the applause OF their fell
low.meu, and having effected this, the aPpro-
baton Of God and their own conscience may
follow on as they can.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION.
Leave New Castle for Wilmington and Phllsdephia at
100 a. IN.
Leave Philadelphia at0.Oo p. Wilmington 7.sS
H., for New Castle.
Passengers to and from Baltimore go thraugh
without stopping over At Wimiuut n heretofore,
Psssengers leaving baltimore Mt 7.2b A. NJ. for Eaa
tern Shore, II change New Castle Junction
Passengers from stern Shore to Baltimore will change
eare ut Wilmington.
o SEWAII Jr. sun't Del r R.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10

GEMssSssiEa5
adel hia Wilmin ton and Baltimore
Rotlrnad


CoMMENoING MukEAl. JULY %, 1866.
TIA ms l'H'e De- 2rrSI EroAdstreet and Wash
ngton Avenue as: oIlows:
Expr'@t tta,n ht +lo M, tnondays excepted lfoI
atm and Washington, stopping at Wilmington, Per
yglle Hsvre derace, Aberdeen, Perry mans, and Mag
Ola and Stemmor's Run.
Delaware Rail Road Train at 90 u. M, (eundayssx
sp'ed5 Tor Princess Anne, Milford and Interim sdiat,
Rssulsiitra vt sls a. m. [suudays excepted, )tor
Bsl stopping At Chester, Thurlow Linwood Clay
mont and all heguAr Stations between Wilmington and
nd Baltimore.
Express Train at l145 AN. Sundays E,esptsd) for
Baltimore and Washington.
EIpress train Ut 400 .. nj. Huudsys excepted for
Baltimore aud Washington stopping at Chester, Clay
mont wilminstu, Newark, Elkton, North East, Perry
gile, H.vrode'Graos, Aberdeen, Perrymans Magnolia
and Semmers Run
Night Express At liOO p, for Baltimore and Wash.
fs,eusers from Baltimore for Fortress Monroe, Nor.
ok, City Point aud iohnond, will take the ll4t
rain.
stopping ut ali stations between
hedolpha aud Wilmington
leave Philadelphia At 600, 1880, y. IN. $50, 500,
AMI ll3o IN The 43O 2. train connects with Dea-
ware II. II. for Huntington aad intermediate stations
Leave wtLhlNuFoH 80, 7i6, $50 u. m, 400, $50,
Train, for New Castle leave Phlladophia at 900 e. M,
Tho7l6 A. NJ aran from Wilmington will not stop
stado9s ostw;on &C. On ,As stsr & and &phiiadels his
Leave WILMINGTON At 4 90 M. ae, and 1000 .. m.
CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA
Leave oHEs TER at 7.i8, s+6 and loi4 .. m., lao,
FROM BALrIMUhg to PhiIadephia--Lesve Baltimore.
7.2o a. m, WAy.Aail s21 a. m, Express. lilo p m.
Express 6.35 p. M, Express.
TRAINS for BALTIMORE leave Chester at A.4o and
e.62 a. m and 33S y. III.
Trains for Baltimore eave Wilmington at 6.2s, 9S3,
o. n, and Alb r,
FREIGHT TRAINS with Passenger Cars attached will
leave folowsi Wilmington lor Perryvie and inter-
n9ll ate Stttons at 500 M baltimore for Havrs de-
Grace aud mediate Stations, at 445 Perry.
Wills for Wilmington and Intern diAte Stations at 800
a. M; Gss nesting at lnngton with the a. m, train
for PhIladelpha.
s u N DAY TR AIMS.
A nal and
ashington, stoppingat Wilmington, Perryvile, HAvre
De Grace Aberdeen, perryman's, Magnolia and Stem
mMs Run,
tlGHF EXPRESS II 90 .. for Baltimore aud WASH
pyton, stopping at Chester, rhurlow, Linwood, Clay
-ont WmI Ingtun, Newark, Rikton North East, Perry
willie and uayrede-Grace.
Special Train vii leave PhlViolphla for Wilmington
and Intermsdilte stations at 40 p. m.
BALrlhORE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave BALTIMORE at sl5 p. M. stopping at Heyre-de
Grace, Perryville and Wilmington Also stops at Ekton
and Newark to take passengers for Philadelphia And
cave passengers from Washington Baltimore and
Chester leave FROM baltimore Washington
L,avo Wilmington for Philadelphia at $50 p. IN.
II. Y. KENNEY, superintendent.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
PHIL. q VIE. STEAM BOAT LINE
Steamar Ariel

This STEAMER leaves Wilmington at
Ea&lkzrAs 90 A. Nj, aud Chester at 8 10 A NJ, and
a1AkAsaaAzasC Ch sstnut Street wharf at 2.i6 2. II.
The facilities offered by tHe ltns make 1t the quickest
and most certain way Of trin-porttug freight.
Aa- Goods hanleI and frOsl Stres II required, and
at same rates a. charpcd by other unts oct 29
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
steam Boat Line 90 Smyrna.

ON aul after TUESDAY June 9Th, the
Sa1slhszz SsteaHor "Sw n" wi.s commence regular
0<psse=.iz@ rips, hetwuen phiAdetphis aud Smy
Leaving SombaT Hook Lludiag, esery Monday, We'd
nssday and fr1 ly, At O'Clock, A NJ for Philadelphia.
Returning, Ar-h stra0t, wharf Phil ladei pha,
at 8 O'CLOCK !. NJ, Tutsily Thuadly, and Saturday,
for snyr1a touching At Uhr,tar Pennsgroye, Now Cas-
tie, DsS City anl Port penu.
es- Stages for Dover, Leipso, smyrna and Collins
Beach, oonnsat with this line. tunesu
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-10
T. PENINSULAR aAlAs Road LINE
92 N ssifzs; ss

UHANUE UF HUUKS.
On and after MONDAY. APRIL 10. 1865. Trains fol
the Accommodation OF Passengers will leave as follow
until further notice