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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

TnE REPUBLICAN,, last Thursday, had /. pointed
editorial under the heading of Barbarous Pun
isliment," from which we infer that it thinks
the whipping post might possibly be abolished
with safety 10 the community but that it enter
tains serious doubts on the subject. This is fol-
lowed by another article almost equally pointed
in which the startling proposition is advanced
that in building n new railroad the surveyor
should not run it through barns, dwelling houses
&C., just to afford themselves malicious amuse-
ment and that ON the other hand the farmers
through whose lands ths road passes should not
conspire to rob the railroad company by demand
ing extortionate prices, when their land is greatly
improved in value by the proximity of the road.
We admire the boldncss with which the Repu5-
Hcan thus enunciates great moral truths and not
to be behind it, we will now announce that we
think that it is better for men to do right than to
do wrong.
But on the subject of railroads, we are under
the impression that they arc great public conve-
niences, and that in constructing them the best,
cheapest and most direct route should be chosen,
even if it does divide some ones ten acre or forty
acre lot in two
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
L0NLSL4NA

Sheridan has issued another characteristic
order in regard to the Goyernorship of Lou
isiana which has produced the desired effect.
On Saturday he sent one of his staff to the
Executive office of the State with an order
addressed to Wells, whom the order styles
SEX Governor of Louisiana in which he
says:-
'.Governor Flanders has just informed me
that he made an official demand on you fol
the records of the office which you have
heretofore held as Governor Of Louisiana,
and that you have declined to turn them
| over to him, disputing the right to remove
you from office by me, which right you have
acknowledged and urged upon me up to the
time of your removal. /, therefore, send
Brevet Brigadier General ]. W. Forsyth, Of
my staff, to notify you that he is sent by me
to eject you from the Governors room forci
bly,, unless you consider this notification as
equivilant to election"
| Wells appears to have felt the force of the
logic, and after reading the communication
said =
General Forsyth-Sir IL surrender the
office hold only to the sword" Having
immortalized himself Tin his own estimation
at leasD by this dramatic sentence, and
not wishing that such words of wisdom
should be lost to history and posterity, he
called on Judge Ryan, of the parish of Rap
ides, to bear witness to what he had said,
which he will probably do possibly he will
spread it upon the records of his Parish
Court.
As Gen. Forsyth made no reply, we pre-
sumo this astounding sentence struck him
speeches., but he retained sufficiently the
possession Of his faculties to make his way
to the newly appointed Governor and the
two returned to the executive office, when
Governor Flanders without amy ceremony
whatever, entered upon his duties as Gov
ernor of Louisiana.
The matter is now settled unless the
| President should interfere. As to the proba-
bility Of his dong so we have as yet heard
nothing but rumors on which little reliance
can be placed but these rumors are gener-
ally TO the effect that johnson thinks 50 lit
tie of Wells that he is not likely TO put him
self to any trouble by interfering in his be
half, more especially before the Attorney
General shall have promulgated his opinion
now being prepared, concerning the powers
and duties of the military commanders.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
PRESBYTERIAN REUNION

Inc General Assemblies OF the two grca.
branches Of the Presbyterian Church have
adjourned, having during their sittings occu-
pied an unusual share of public attention on
account of the subject of reunion, which was
by far the most important and absorbing
question before them.
In 1888 violent disruption of the Pres.
byterian Church occurred, which has CON
tinued ever since, Yet probably at no time
during these thirty years has perpetual
separation been contemplated. Both parties
have, as by common consent, looked for
ward TO the time, which all felt would by
and by come, when the fragments would
become consolidated whole again. OF late
years the tendency of things has been to-
wards Il reunion. Time has made some radi-
gradually, and at times suddenly, removing
the causes which produced the division.
Doctrinal differences were probably never
the real cause of the separation. We are
aware that such has been held to be the fact,
but we are of the opinion that when the
matter is impartialy investigated it will whole
be found that it was questions of policy and
power rather than doctrine that lay at the
bottom. Old and New School theology,
no doubt have existence as distinct views of
doctrines but in all the practical matters
of public teaching, earnest men on both sides
always preached mawelously alike. Both
parties have always held precisely The same
standing in precisely the some words,
and probably in each branch of the
Church were men who held doctrinally the
shades ofbelief which characterized the op-
posite party. On the side of the New School
their union with outside benevolent socie-
ties, tending to weaken and disintegrate
Presbyterian order and discipline on that
OF the Old School, its sympathy with slavery
were probably more than all others the pro-
ducing cause of the division. Time has re-
moved both. The New School Presbyterian
Church has gradually separated itself from
outside alliances, and from year to year con-
solidated its strength as a denomination, SC
coming over to the ground of the OLD
School while the great event of the wal
| has swept Slavery out of existence and com
PEELED the O. S. Presbyterian Church to come
back TO the original anti-slavery position o.
the Church upon which the New Schoe
claim always to have stood. So that now
there docs not seem to be valid reason il
existence why the two bodies should not b,
Reunited, since in standards of doctrine, il
polity and policy they are already one.
The report laying out plan of Reunion
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

-tJef. Davis is in st. Catharines, Canada West
A ]. will swing round to the Hub about June a.
John u. Cough lcctured in Washington on the
evening Of the 9Th instant.
Judge Joseph Allison, of Philadelphia sails for
Europe to-day.
The New York Evening Gazette says that Edmund
kirke is at work on new novel.
Gov. Jenkins, Of Ca, isnow said to be on the most
amicable footing with Gen. Pope.
Information has been received Of the safe arrival
of WIN. Lloyd Carlson and Geo. Thompson in Eng
land.
JEFF Davis has rented house in Canada near the
Falls, about half way between Clifton and Queens
town, where he will reside this summer
1t is said that the Hon. s. s. Marshall, Represen-
tatve in Congress from the Eleventh district Of Ill.,
is collecting obituaries of himself called forth by the
report of his death.
AT the Washington election on Monday, the Cd
instant, cid colored named Henry Smith, aged
1O5 years. polled his first vote. Over century wait
ing for vote.
Sir Roderick Murchison has published letter In
the Pail Mail Gazette, announcing that her Majestys
government has resolved to send party in search
Of DIR. Livingstone.
Mr.. Du Chaillu has received many invitations to
lecture in different parts Of the country on Africa and
the gorilla. Heproposes to make tour for this pur
pose next fall and winter,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
TIE BORDER STATE CONTENTION.


The Convention called to meet at Balti-
more, on the 18th of September, will be a
body of real Importance, whose influence
cannot fail to be great. There was one ele-
ment wanting in the great Loyalist Conven-
tion at Philadelphia, in September last
However patriotic its members had been,
however earnest in their devotion to the Re-
public, it could not but be felt that they rep
resented, exclusive Of the colored citizens of
the South, very small constituency. They
could speak, but there were very few to en-
dorse their speeches. But this will be widely
different in the body to assemble at Balti-
more. The delegates TO it will represent the
great Republican party as it exists in the five
border States. having, when the rights of all
citizens are acknowledged, an overwhelming
majority in Delaware and Maryland, as well
as West Virginia and Missouri. The gen
tlemen charged to speak at Baltimore for
such political organization must be heard
with respect, not alone in their own States,
but by Congress and the whole people.
We are sensibly impressed with the vast
influence that may be exerted by this Con
yention. Let il be responded to heartily,
enthusiastically and promptly. The dele
gates to it should be chosen, particularly in
Delaware, at once. The election of a pro-
per proportion Of intelligent and respectable
colored delegates from every county will as
sure all parties of the real earnestness of the
Republican movement 1t will convince
the colored men themselves that we mean
| what we say. 1t will force the issue upon
the reactionary party, whether they will ac
cept or continue to oppose Universal Sut-
frage. If they do the former very well; if
not, they will only blacken their already
bad record on this question, so that when
Congress acts in our behalf, we shall have
every colored vote in the State firmly united
in opposition to them.
The five border States, summoned to meet
at Baltimore, will cast in the electoral col
lege Wirty-Sccen uotes. Every one of these
will be cast for the Republican party, if
Congress will be as just to us as it has been
to South Carolina, and at least twenty-onc
will be cast against that party if Congress
refuses. Who supposes that in so plain
path of duty, where arguments so strong
urge it forward, Congress will hesitates
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

REACTION AGAINST THE RADICALS What
Democratic orator, that has opened his lips
for the last five years, has not sung this
song9 and what Democratic newspaper,
from the World down, away down, to the
Delaware Gazette, has not pulled away at
this string as II it were their only salvation
And it is their only salvation, but it does
not save them. Reaction does not come
The Radicals pass serenely on, from victory
to victory, and laugh at the silly song
Reaction against the Radicals!" The mu-
sic ofthese songsters will die in their throats
and the sods will cover them before the tire
action comes. z.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
la II-LESSNESS.

Our readers are familiar with the facts of
the recent disgraceful occurrences at George
town, in this State, where band of row
dies mobbed and drove out of the town col
ored woman whose only offence was teach
ing colored children to read and write.
Such acts Of lawlessness are becoming
more frequent. But short time ago. al
Greensboro, Caroline county, Maryland, a
white man and colored boy had an alter
cation which ended in fight, and in the fight
the white man was whipped The colored
boy Immediately fled, but the whole neigh
borhood was secured by an infatuated mob,
in search of him. Failing in their search, q
band Of men went TO the house of colored
man whom they believed knew the where
abouts of the boy, and demanded to know
where he was The colored man assured
them that he did not know, and they, either
disbelieying him or protesting TO do so, took
the colored man and, in order to extort n
confession, hung him up by the thumbs.
For this gross outrage, the colored man
went before a magistrate and brought suit
against inc parues VINO nau injured him
Writs were issued for the arrest of the men
but were never served
Learning, however, that the colorcd maj
had had the temerity to appeal to the law
the same band Of rowdies went to where h
was at work, and having enticed him ava,
from his fellow workmen, fell upon him ant
gave him most unmerciful beating.
Such outrages are daily becoming nor,
frequent, and the only safeguard agains
them is the passage of universal suffrage
law Give the negro the ballot, and the ex
pertinent in the South has already demon
strated that he can protect with ii his per
sonal rights. Men will not be so prone t,
maltreat and murder negroes when the,
know that negroes may sit upon the jurie
which try them for the offences.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

The DELAwAREAN, of Saturday, says:-
"The Commercial seems terribly dis
" turbed about the whipping post. Is it
" editor contemplating felony, or what is il
makes him so anxious to have the lash
" abolished He evidently thinks somt
" nice, good man, will, one Of these days
" have to submit to the degradation.
We are opposed to the whipping post be.
cause it is a relic of barbarism and utterly
abhorent to the spirit of a Christian people
We should be opposed to having the cat ap
piled to the bare back Of the editor Of the
Delaicarean, though we sometimes think
after reading his paper, that he really de
serves it. Even for his case we should OPP
pose the whipping post.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

The PRESIDENT says she is still resolved
10 stand by the Constitution" and claims nc
honor "but an earnest effort TO perform his
duty" Just at this time, therefore, he needs
watching for such expressions from thi,
source heretofore have meant mischief o
some kind. Does he intend to relieve Sheri
dan, let loose a score of counterfciters, par
don jeff Davis, or whats The sword o.
Impeachment no longer flaming over Iii.
head, we are not surprised at these new
manifestations of pretended love of the Con.
stitution nor will we be surprised at any new
treachery to the country,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

ALREADY we have heard Gen. Sheridan
named in connection with. the next Presi-
dency, He is dealing out Justice in New
Orleans 50 strong and wisely that loyal peo-
pie everywhere arelooking on in. admiration.
II he was born in this country-a point upon
which we are In doubt-Shcridan may yet
sit nj the White Houaa. s.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

SPEAKING of the late attack upon defence
less women, made in Sussex county, by a
mob of rowdies, who, if they read anything,
read the Gazette, full account of which
appeared in the COMMERCIAL, the editor of
the Gazette says: "We expect the disturb
"ances talked Of are only in the imagina-
elton of the Radicals"
We question your expecting" any such
thing, neighbor; but if You did, it would not
be the first or thousandth time during the
last six years that your expectations have
been doomed to disappointment.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
Telegraphic News.
suRRATT.

THE MOTION TO SET ASIDE THR PANEL OF Ju-
s--oPINIoN OF JUDGE FISHER.
WAsHINaroS, june i2.-In the Surratt case,
Judge Fisher read q long opinion on the motion
TO set aside the panel Of jurors on account Of IL
legality In their selection.
He took the ground that the law requires the
clerks of Washington, Georgetown and Levy
Court to make selection Of jurors CONFORMITY
but this was not done, and other provisions Of
law were also dsregarded.
Judge Fisher quashed the array of jurors and
having granted the motion of the United States
discharged the present jury and ordered twenty
six talesmen to be summoned In order 10 select a
new one. s. h sisssl--s 7sis' 500
The court then adjourned.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

The CHESTER REPUBLICAN publishes a
statement of the recent disgraceful rowdy-
ism in Georgetown, by which colored
teacher was driven from the town, and
adds g.
We have no comments TO make on this
shameful occurrence, further than to say,
that it happened in State where the lash
and the pillory are still in existence"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
PAINTS FOR FARMERS

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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

The RESULT of the Washington election,
we think, will conclusively settle the ques-
ton upon which side the colored vote may
be found in the future. 1t was delusiye
hope that the Democracy INDUCED in that
the blacks could be induced to vote with
them, and now that the dream is vanishing,
we expect to hear more boldness among the
unwashed in their opposition TO Negro SUI
frage. Load up your guns, Gazette man,
and stop the negro voting, or your party
will never have resurrection.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

As SECRETARY SEWARD passed through
Richmond on Friday, voices were heard to
say "God bless you, old mani" Were they
voices of Union menP More likely to have
came from the same throats that sent up
rebel yells from battle fields in Virginia.
Men who are on the other side have ceased
to applaud William H. Seward.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

THE REruHIIcANs Of Illinois are triumph
ant in the recent Judicial election in that
State. The Democracy Is beaten out Of
sight. The same disastrous result awaits
that party in Pennsylvania at the approach
ing election for Judge Of the Supreme Court.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

We GALL ATTENTION to the interesting
sketch of the history, progress, present cone
tlition, and future prospects Of the Pacific
Railroad, published on the first page of
lo-days issue. This great work is one ofthe
wonders of our age, and will. when compile
ted, mark an epoch in our National history.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

ER-GoyERNoR WELLS, of Louisiana, ad-
dresses an impertinent letter to Gen. Sheridan
and writes also to the President protesting
against his removal. He intends to act as
Governor in spite of Sheridan's order; we
will wait and see If he does.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

The STATEMENT of the Public Debt on the
LIST of June is published, and shows more
gratifying exhibit than was expected The
amount of debt, less cash in the treasury,
shows a decrease from last monthly State
ment of sS5. ITO 1926.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AT LOCK HAVEN.
Lock HAVEN, Pa, June 12.-White's Hotel,
Drug Store, a part of the Fallow House, Towns
& Cos Steam Saw Mill and Lumber Yard and q
Livery Stable were destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Loss, forty thousand dollars. Sixteen
horses persisted
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
GENERAL SHERIDAN seems to n,

GENERAL SHERIDAN seems to pay but little
attention to Wells braggadocio, and taking
the ex-governors removal as an accomplish
cd fact, he has issued an order stating hat
Mr.. Thomas ]. Durant having declined the
appointment Of Governor of Louisiana 'sAIr.
Benjamin F. Flanders is hereby appoint
"ed in his stead" There is no back down
in Phil. Sheridan, and buster can't scare him.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
COMMERCIAL REPORTS
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
PniLADELrnlA, June 12-Flour dull, superanc
500; extra family 1O@12.
Wheat dull, 2.4O@2.5O; California white 200.
Rye 1.5O. Corn, yellow, 1.Os@1.10; mixed Wes-
tern 1.0O Oats Zoe.
Whiskey 1886 in bond.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
Jrncr KrIIy soys tbat the chic

JUDGE KELLY says that the chief stimula-
tor and promoter of the riot at Mobile was
Mr.. Andrew johnson and Noriherner
from the State of Michigan, who holds the
position of revenue inspector there and who
is at the head of a newspaper called the
Mobile Times.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

TiE DEi.AwAREAN sneers at the Philadelphia
Press and the COMMERCIAL for their opposition
to the whipping post. We did not expect any
better of the Deidmarean, but are glad, for the
sake of truth. that it has thus voluntarily placed
itself on record as an advocate of this barbarous
system. We hope the other papers of the State
will express their sentiments on this subject We
shall take care neither to let them or the public
forget whatever position they may take
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
THE DELAw ARE TRIBbNE.s WILMINGTON. DEL.

SHERIDAN has received telegram from
General Grant, denying the report that be
was opposed to the removal Of Gov. Wells.
Not only Grant but I'LL loyal people, stand
by Phil Sheridan.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

BY DISPATCH published elsewhere, it
will be seen that Judge Fisher has dis
charged the panel of jurors which had been
carefully packed with rebels, In anticipation
of. Surratt's trial, and has ordered the sum
moning of new jurors
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

The READING DEsrATcI comes to lis with an
entirely new dress and new head. 1t is decidedly
improved in appearance andis now a really hand
some paper. We congratulate ii on this evidence
Of increasing prosperity, and hope ere long to
offer it neighboily shake of the hand across the
new railroad which is to join Reading and VIII
minptnn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13
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