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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
THE DAHY CoMMERoIAL /

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issued every afternoon, ercept Sunday.
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
JOURNALISTIC AND LITER.aRY

-Godeys Lady's Book for March con-
tains fifty engravings, one an excellent design
entitled " Watching the Baby, anaa double
page colored fashion plate. The stories are
contributed by Marion Harland, S. Annie
Frost, Chas. d. Gardette, NJ. Louisa South
wick, and others. This magazine needs no
"puiiing." L. A. Cooley, publisher, Phila-
delphia.
The February number of Hurd &
Houghton's republication of London So
ciety Is the most attractive of the series so
far issued here. One writer gives some
pleasant gossip about I" Breakfast ! another
has something new TO say about "Cluls;"
Sketches of the English Bench and Bar
are continued, as also "Yisits in Country
Houses and "Before the Footlights," while
good deal of information is contained in a
g Winter in ST. Petersburg" The illustra-
tons are numerous and generally very good.
Two valentine" articles will have especial
interest now.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
TIE TARIFF DEFEA TED.

We presume the Tariff bill is dead for this
session, In the House, on Monday, Mr.. Nor
rill asked that the rules be suspended SO that
the Committee Of the Whole should be dis
charged from considering the bill; that the
Ionse non-concur with the Senate's amend
mcnts. and ask IL Committee Of Conference.
This was the only hope for the bill this
session, and every member of the house
doubtless knew it, Yet this vitality i'm
porani measure was slaughtered in the
house of its friends by vote of Yeas So,
nays Sc, and for yet longer time the in
dustry and trade of the country are compel
led to drag their slow length along, paralyz-
ing new effort and enterprise, and intlcting
incalculable suffering on the unemployed
thousands, whose bread is taken from then
mouths by the lack of adequate Protection.
How long 20, Washington Legislators
How long
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

We HAVE, at various times previously, in
Dictated our favorable appreciation of the
exccllencies of The Round Table. 1t an
nounces some new features to be added
soon, among which will be series of pc
cular articles, written by an eminent physi-
clan, to be entitled Physiological Gastron-
omy;" and correspondence from Paris.
The various departments of the Round
Table are now all well sustained, and some
are more than this. The editorials on polt-
ical and general subjects deserve credit for
their vigor and outspoken manliness, if, in
decd we are sometimes unable to agree with
the views expressed. The London letters
are now excellent and if those from Paris
shall be equally good few journals will be
able to boast of more entertaining foreign
correspondence. We may notice incident
ally, that the head" has again undergone
some modification, the antique style last
used being retained, but the letter being
somewhat lighter, a change which is very
decided improvement.
The Round Table is SO per annunl, or
fifteen cents single copy. Address l32
Nassau street, New York.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
AuALGAMAT1oy Ar rnE soU1n.


A short time ago we alluded TO letter
written by General james 3. BrIsbin. an Of
soar an roor,;,;,,, sorv;oo /, K.n,rclv in
49, VA
which he asked for modliication OF Cen
eral Grants order prohibiting the enlistment
or ,,;rors ,,;,ho,, ,ho o,,nsa,t Of ,ho;r mn
- "''Ao's "''no'' WV 'o''.. " ."'i -"
rents or Guardians. General Brlsbln stated
that so far as colored boys were concerned
a rood many of them did not know their
na,.n,s nn1 ,,,a, - .,a,. a., ,onsnn, ~ sono
Pa''''s' anu 'ha' " "sh ."o oohseh' Vi s'''o
who were known to be the parents OF mu-
latto boys would be Il delicate matter
m. or;sv,l,e f,ouyie,. ,.tos ofp.nco n,
49, - -. .,'. - .r -,
tie "eherais iet'ef' tne ia'ter part Oh which
ii considers as intended for an insult to the
people Of Kentucky. and then il goes on to
chou. ,ho, ,horo ORR r,or. n,ra ronrooo
60, ~ -, ~" ~
Sou'i' 'iiah North III proportion 10 'he COL
ored population, and then INDUCES in very
free aluse of the General. MS n ..drunken
M,,l,, r,ora aud ,,,,,,, . otto otto
"'' o''s ~ ~
IN reply General b' writes most scath-
Ing communication TO the Cincinnati Ga
settc. in the course of which he mentions
a., e,,o,,,,,
VI. pno""s
- | nave DprlnnS nau a Dpttpr DnDOrtunity
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for March con-
cludes " Katharine Mornc," and George
Bedillion, Knight y gives another install
Angel" and a second paper by Professor
Agassiz on "Glacial Phenomena" DR..
Holmes contributes q most eloquent and
touching poem on the Harvard Glass of 20.
entitled "All here. "Out on Picket. ny Col.
Higginson, gives very graphic paper, in the
authors best style, on army Southern :
freedmen life, as seen while he was at the
head Of his negro regiment Probably the
most readable contribution Of all will be
found in Jim Partons article on "Chicago,"
in which he describes in his pleasant,
thorough manner, the salient features ofthat
truly remarkable city of the West.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

EVERYWHERE, over the South, the spirit
Of justice and enlightenment is at work
establishing Union newspapers. which, in
spite of discouragements, trials, and pecu-
MARY difficulties, persist In continuing to ex-
list. Rccentlya call from little community
of earnest intelligent Union-loving people,
locked up in the hostile population of one
of the Gulf States, came to our knowledge.
They wanted TO establish weekly paper
and asked for aid at the North. Their esti
mate for the purchase of necessary material
was $1,000. and they would he able to pub
fish it for $50 week The figures seem
ridiculous and yet they were doubtless cor
rect. Upon such an insignificant expendi-
ture they woWld be able to provide an organ
which would speak in their behalf, argue
their case, and regenerate wherever its light
ppnctratpd
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
A MARYLAND "COME.OU7,E,R"


Hon. Reverly johnson of Maryland was
not elected TO the L. s. Senate as Demo-
crat, but by the votes Of the Unconditional
Union men, who preferred him TO his more
Copperhead opponent. Mr. johnson, how
ever, has served the Democracy well,
throughout the whole of his term, and has
said very little and given very few votes in
deed which hindcred or discouraged the re-
bellion against the Union. He has been de-
cidedly the leading member Of the OPPOSE
ton, in the Senate, and his legal ability and
forensic qualities placed him far in advance
OF such uGiortpnates as the garrulous Davis,
the weak minded Cowan, or the Bacchanu-
lin gentlemen from California and Della
ware.
Seldom, however, has any man been more
shabby treated by party that he had so
faithfully served. In Older to elect Swami
to the U. s. Senate the old law of Maryland
requiring that each 'Shorc' should have one
Senator, was temporarily repealed and the
Baltimore rough was chosen, thus placing
both Senators on the Western shore. But
Johnsons term expires in two years more,
and he will then, of course, be tabled In favor
fan Eastern Shore man, showing that while
the Maryland Democracy are ready TO eat
any sort of humble pie or do any amount of
dirty work to serve the recent Know Moth
ing renegade Thomas Swami, they have no
disposition whatever TO do ought to oblige
the old Wing Attorney General of Taylor's
Cabinet, Mr. Reverdy johnson.
This is a very mean "going back, on the
Senator, but he has ii yet in his power, lu-
ring his two years of service to retort the in
dignity, and establish his independence His
recent vote in favor of the Reconstruction
bill shows that he appreciates his advantage
and it will doubtless prove that the migrate
ful Democracy have lost their leader in the
Senate, and the Union majority have on some
questions at least gained another vote. The
conduct of his late Maryland confreres has
opened the eyes Of the Senator to their in
iquty and he can now discover much more
plainly the proper basis for Southern Recon
struction, Moreover il would not be strange
if Mr. Swami, on his claiming place in the
Senate on the It'll of March, might find that
among the members most rcsolute in inqui
ring into the manner of his election, woult
be his honorable colleague from his own
| State
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

The WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT of the
Philadelphia Ledger says the veto of the Re-
construction bill will doubtless be sent to
Congress, on Wednesday, and then adds
"In the meantime pressure is made upon
the President to induce him to pocket the
bill, and such course might yet be deemed
proper by Mr.. johnson himself"
After all the assurances that the Presi-
dent would not dodge the issue, we shall not
be at all surprised il the hill is never return
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

motion was lost, the vote being az veos
nays, and two-thirds vote being nacos W
to suspend. The Tax bill was consider osaiy
Committee, and afterwards reported IN ~, ~
House. The Senate amendments IN ,l,a u Ile
dian Appropriation bill were referred Ca ,n'
ference reports on the Diplomatic and Nh
tary Appropriation bills were reported 'rn.
Fertilization Appropriation bill was con auo
cred In evening session. The Tax hin nl' ~.
passed in Committee of the Whole -" "a
Tuesday, February 26.-In the Soma,
Mr. John ID. Defrees was elected Govo's
mcnt Printer under the act recently nass,1
MIR, Trumbull called up the bill estahl;sh;.u'.
Department OF Education, and il was d;Vs
ciissed until the expiration of the mo,n Gs,
hour. The House amendments In ,bo LAX
increasing the pay Of Government cmnlo "''
at Washington were concurred in 4 M
relating TO admiral in the navy, etc w "n
reported. The Army Appropriation lii WA WA
considered and passed finally, with so "%
amendments, including sections drec,in"' ,l'
disarmament of militia organizations i, ~, ,,e
Southern States, and directing Frrc,ln,,n'e'
Bureau officers to prevent manning and ,,h;,'
ping in said States. The COMPOUND In,arIpp,
Note bill was taken up in evening snss; arM
and postponed until to-day. A bill rclat,,.,
to courts martial in the army was passed ma
goes 10 the House. ""'
In the House, Mr.. Wentworth, of the Nh.
cial Committee to inquire into the aair.5
political bargaining between the prp,ijsn,
and certain Congressman, made rrnn,,
stating that no testimony had been ohtn;n.5
rejecting either upon tho integrity Of N.
President or of Congressman. Mr.. GIos"
brenner also made minority report. Of
saiirlcal character, and the committee wa,
discharged. A conference committee On ,,s
disagreeing amendments to the bill again,
payment Of rebels was requested of Tho n,
ate. The Fertilization Appropriation M,
was considered and passed. The ioiui ~.
olutions looking TO the removal Of ihe Nsys,
Academy from Annapolis came IN, and sl
ter some debate the resolutions were rejected
the vote on their adoption being only (, yrs,
to 1908 nays. The Tariff bill, with the Sen
ate amendments, was considered in commit
tee, and again at an evening session
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
CORRESPONDENCE.
RxlIcIoN IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.


Messrs Editors The editor of the
Journal, in his zeal for the division of the
public school fund in the interest of the
Catholic church, very unfairly attempts to
bring the influence of the Methodist to his
aid. He quotes from recent editorial of
that able paper, to show the necessity of
moral and christian culture in our public
schools, of which the following is the gist -
We believe an elementary course of Chris
tian instruction, both in doctrine and in
morals, might be prepared and agreed upon,
ut least between T. otestants, that would
leave disputed points out of sight. II this
were done, and Christianity in this form
were as thoroughly taught as arithmetic now
Is, one great step would be taken; a founda-
tion would be laid on which the Church
might build more broadly and' firmly than
she possibly can at present.
And then quotes from the priestly circular
to show how precisely the Methodist" and
Roman Catholics agree. Clear as mud
But the editor of the journal has omitted
to tell the public why, in their zeal for rel-
gious instruction in the public Schools these
Catholic priests and the whole Catholic
church are and always have been such de-
cided and persistent foes to the Bible in the
schoolsa hook which without note or COM
ment, is the manual of all true religion.
Let this most charitable and sapient editor
tell the people il he thinks the Catholic
QRoman) church wants anything but the
Roman Catholic religion taught in the
schools, or will have any other if they can
prevent it.
No paper in the land stands more square
and decided than the Methodist against
public school funds contributed by all the
people, heing given to any religious sect for
their own scctarian purposes, and least ofall
to church that has from time immemorial
been the bitter enemy Of public and popular
education and free Republican government
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

INDICATIONS HAVE SEEMED to point to an
opinion that the United States will not make
as fine display at the Paris Exposition as
our pride and our advantage would make de
sirable. The wits ofthe French Capital say we
have ten times as many commissioners and
one tenth as many goods as any other nation.
Our latest source of of discomfort is a state
ment that many of the goods sent over in
the Harpswell have been injured by lard
a quantity of which was slowed away above
them, and got loose and filtered down
through the cargo.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
THE REcONS7R UC7YON BILL


Congress has now agreed upon basis for
reconstructng the late Rebel States, and
fixed certain preliminaries to I've fulfilled by
them, in order to their full re-admission into
the common Union, and their representation
in Congress.
The Sherman bill passed in the Senate
during the session of saturday night was a
union of most of the features of MI. Stevens
Military Bill and Mr.. Eliot's Reconstruction
Bill, the details being changed in some slight
particulars. The points may be thus emu
merated =
/. Probationary military protection for
those to whom the local authorities refuse it.
2. Reconstruction of the State Govern
menls upon the basis of universal loyal male
suffrage, with Constitutions in conformity
with the Constitution OF the United States,
and acceptable to Congress.
g. The ratification of the Constitutional
Amendment
4. Restoration of State government and
representation in Congress when these con
diiions are fulfilled
In this form it was sent to the House on
Wednesday, and in that body Mr.. Shellabar-
gers amendment, the text of which We have
already given in full, was attached. 1t
was to the effect thai until the different
States were admitted to representation in
Congress their governments should he con-
sidnrpl nrnvisinnnl nnlv and ha sul,iart IN
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

DOVER, Feb. 90, 1867.
Col. Lemuel Roberts of Maryland, in com
pany with other gentlemen, is here urging
the passage Of an act granting power to a
company to cut SHIP canal from the Chesa-
pcake to the Delaware Bay with bank
Railroad. The same company is making n
canal from Washington to AnnapOliA thus
opening direct water communication with
Wheeling, Va, into the Cumberland coal
regions. The opening of this canal across
the State they claim would throw the whole
of the coal trade through il to New York and
the other northern cities.
Their difficulty in obtaining charter will
he the want of a location, as the Legislature
is rigidly opposed to granting unlimited right
of way The faith of the State is also pledg-
ed with the Delaware canal that no other
shall be constructed above Appoquinimink
| creek for number of years. There is no
doubt that Il canal across the State would be
to the advantage of the whole community !;
but we suggest that no such grant be made
without good security that the canal shall be
built.
The corporators Of Delaware are George
w. Cummings and Eli salisbury, both good
men, though the latter has not identified
himself much with the internal improve
ments Of the State Mr.. Garrett, President
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. and
Stephen Hopkinson, of Maryland, are also
named. have heard that in all probability
the route would be from Chester River to
Mahon's, in Kent county. Congress has just
accepted League Island as the Naval depot
for the iron clads, and if this canal is built
its terminus must become the coalng station
for the Government. This canal also places
Baltimore more than three hundred miles
nearer Liverpool-a considerable distance to
sailing vessels
The bill has not yet been presented and 1t
is impossible to tell with what favor it will
be received.
The Legislature will start for Norfolk On
Tuesday, and in all probability be gone sew
eral days. The desire of visiting Richmond
is becoming stronger among the members,
and | think the excursion will be extended
to that point. would suggest that our leg
islators pass resolutions of coincidence to
JEFF, and present them in body. Perhaps
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
TIE LOYAL CONGR Esq.

The gratifying assurance comes from
Washington In its recent action on the ques-
tions before it, that the loyal Congress has
no intention of compromising its heroic rep
utation, or sullyine its fair fame. Nor will
we suffer in the transfer Of the countrys in
terests TO the charge of the 10th Congress
A letter from Washington, from source
which is authoritative. says:-
"You may rely upon II that the honor of
the country IL safe in the hanks Of The pres
ent Congress and will he none less So in the
hands of the next"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

The GREATEST and most important reform
for the English people, Is the granting of the
right to vote by ballot. With Il the voter
will acquire manly Independence, without
it he must be always under the influence
and at the mercy of his landlord or employ
er. Here In America, It has always been
one of tie greatest pillars of our free gov
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

The SPEECH OF REvERpY JOHNSON in fa-
yor of the Reconstruction bill as it passed the
Senate. has excited great attention. He
supports 1t as a measure which will pacitiy
and readjust the overturned structure of
Southern society, even though his DISPOSE
ton would be much more lenient to those
who had been engaged in rebellion.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

THE ADVERTISING HOUSE, of George Delp
& Co., successor of Atkinson & Co., Gil
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, have issued the
first number of very neat and creditable
looking quarterly journal, called the Adre,-
tisers' Repi,ap.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

da ly for protection to domestic industry and
is continually calling upon the public to
sustain home manufactures. Yet it prints
its issue upon foreign and imported paper,
because it is cheaper, and sees no possible
harm in protecting its own interests in that
manner.-Gdzette.
This is not true. The Tribune paper Ia
manufactured at its own mill, at Niagara
Falls, In the State of New York.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

Our DOVER CoRREsposDENT sends us some
interesting information concerning the pro-
posed new ship canal and railroad across this
State, to connect the Chesapeake and Della
ware Bays.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

a TuE CONNECTICUT WoRKINGMEN's Con-
vsSTIoN which met at New Haven on Fri
day, was intended by the Democratic wire
pullers of that State to be worked as grand
engine in behalf of their nominee for Cover
nor, Mr., English. In this, however, it ut
terly failed, the workingmen having too
much sense to bolster up party whose lead
ers for years have denounced the honest la
boring men of New England as ''greasy me-
chanics &c
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

TnR EXTENT of the whiskey frauds on, the
revenue may be appreciated by the state
ment ogMr. Garfield in Congress that the tax
on only two gallons out of five manufactured
L. collected. The Government gets $37.0oo,-
900, and loses 800, 100000. Much of the
loss is due to the inefficiency and dishonesty
Of the revenue officers appointed by the Sec
rotary of Treasury, at the dictation of the
President, misconduct which deserves in
vestigaiion as much as any other of the
White House corruptions.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
WILMINGTON, DEL:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1867.

TIE COMMISSIONER Of Agriculture will ac-
cept our thanks for copy of the report of
his Department for January.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

The Houston Telegraph in illustrating
the advantages of advertising, states that a
gentleman advertised the loss of $50 note
In the Telegraph not long since, and found
1t in his vest pocket before he reached home
from that office.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28
FROM DOVER.

A ne,o Ship Canal Proposed-1 c0nnec-
H0n 6etWeen the Chesapeake and Detd-
rare Bdys-1he Legislative visit to
Norfotk-Jh. Ddvis' RESOLUTIONS, ETC.,
rte
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-28

w WGMhHp A Il; EDIrons & rn0rn'FroHs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-14

these views, aud may he regarded as the
Grst check TO despotic administration in
tho South.
Since the suspension Of Stanton IL is
believed that Sickles will resign, others
assert that he won't No doubt Judge
Holt will be relieved at proper time.
This policy towards the military COM
manders will be one Of gradual decapita-
ton. Sheridan will probably be the first
victim, and Pope next. Should the
other commanders profit by the fate OF
these two, and fall gracefully in with the
Johusonian policy, they will be allowed
to remain in office for longer time, and
may not be stirred at all if they support
the administration heartily and in real
earnest, but when Sheridan is removed
the rest will tender their designations
No obstacle will be thrown in the way
of their retirement 1t has been stated
that the General does not contemplate
making any changes in the officers Of
the War Office, but some few changes
may be looked for among the officers in
the different bureaus Of the department