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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
Common sense Definition.

Some people, deficient in the quality
themselves, do not appreciate common
sense. Ifthey admire man at all, they al
ways claim for him an acuteness utterly
uncommon, an ability fairly supernatural.
OF course we differ from these folks, and
have for some time begged leave to hold our
own opinions on very practical question
between them and us, which to our view in
volved just the principle laid down above.
We think GRANT has common sense, and
lots of it. Those from whom we differ
doubted it, but thought it not very import
ant if he had. They thought 1t took some
body smarter than the man who conque ed
the Rebellion to carry out the laws Of the
people concerning Reconstruction, and not
withstagding the terrible experience We
have had, with President who felt it ne
cessary to keep up Policy" of his own
beyond the performance OF his duty in ,execu
ting the laws, seemed to want something be
You'd the ability of General Grant, whose lie
yotion to the plain letter OF the laws is a
well known rs his victories.
This common sense just now has II pracli
cal illustration in the letter from the Genera
to johnson. He gives us, in better ant
clearer terms than we ever remember /,
have seen elsewhere, a definition Of villa
the nation means when it speaks of it
.'loyal people. In using the term, Genera
Grant, says :. l mean those who support
ed the " Government during the great Re
belion.
This is right to the point. We accept
with great pleasure, and are quite willing t.
stand upon it. And if any Republican VIII
has heretofore encouraged in himself an idle
that il is possible for the Opposition party t
nominate the loyal soldier who makes sue
Il definition let him Explain to us, If he car
how many members Of the Democrat
party, would not, according to il, be III,
loyal
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
Tie shipping Terminus.

4,
We lhih advantage OF an opportunity recen'y
aiinfued u m examining LOT ourselves po'''oh
OF the foute surveyed ny Tue enginecis' ior 'ne
wilmington " Reading II. H., 10 case Tue terihi-
nus i hxcd ON the South side Oh the ohristana'
and also "f looking al our harDor, al Inc NOUN
OF that river.
The route seemed 10 DC very easy ohc uiter
tue ROAD crosses inc chris.aha' 'hcrc oei's pus
few grades necessary, ana scarcely any einoanA-
ments required, until Inc route reaches pom.
nearly opposite me mouth Oh INC ohr's''aha' NJ
ter which, If the road be extended 10 the Deia-
ware, 1t must pass over considerable stfetch Oh
low marsh. II at this point, however, the ROAD
detected to the lcit, u can DC cohunuea on iast
land without much grading TO WITHIN forty or
nifty yards oil the Christiana, at point near its
mouth, and directly opposite where the heet oil
vessels always crowds In, in time OF STORM
1t seems to us that at this point, and thence on
up 70 the new bridge, nature has given us NIL the
advantages for building wharves and decks, and
making good and safe harbor that man can rea-
sonab'y ask OF her, and that now the duty oil all
interested Is to put their shoulders to the wheel
and prepare to take advantage OF our splendid
natural opportunities.
We do not say that this, or any other point
along the G. ristihna Is the best one for hafbor
we think Il will be found before many years tina
every inch alung the whole wharf line VIII bt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
Right TO The Point /,

What we should hesitate to say, from prudence.
the Deltrdreaa says right out, and Us the DeL,
was, we believe, 'born in the State I" unlike If
ty per cent. Of our citizens, we feel At liberty to
quot this -
The public schools OF this State are centrally.
in wIttched condition. There is no nlannse-
nent-no head to them The law, it is truc. niv-
IS some general directions about organization.
but the selection OF teachers, tile kind Of bonks
studied, and the manner OF teaching is all at loose
ends, and subject to the caprice of school yoters
or school committees who are often MS incompe.
tent for their duties the teachers are for their
task. Onc-laf the school fund of the State nj
least, is FILTERED away In maintaining schools for
two or three months in the year in sparsely SET
tied districts, where the scholars il they learn
anything at all, it is merely such rudiments rs
they might be taught at home. 1t is pretty well
settled in the minds of thoughtful men that our
school laws need thorough revision; that all lie
schools of the State should be placed under tbe
control of II board of public education, COMPOSED
| Of couHty superintendent, who SHOULD have
power 10 determine the qualifications Of teach
ere, the studies to be pursued, the books to be
used and to establish and discontinue schools.
The system of voting tax or no tax or detcrmin
| ing the amount of tax at the school elections
should be discontinued, ii the people will con-
| sent, and a general tax laid in each county for
| school purposes, as other county taxes are laid
| and collected,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

The meeting ut Dover on Monday was
well attended, The gentlemen present were
thoughtful, earnest and practical men, and
the discussions which took place showed
how wide and deep the public interest is in
the great work of properly educating the
children of the Commonwealth. The move
ment now commenced must not stop; in
deed II cannot. The claims of the people
to better educational facilities cannot be
longer siiiled or disregarded. The impor-
tance ol The subject must be regarded, and
the next session Of the Legislature, by pro-
per preliminary agitation, can be impressed
with the necessity that exists for thorough
reformation of the present system.
Elsewhere we give n fair synopsis Of
Mondays proceedings. The ADDRESSES Of
Profs. Taylor and Wickcrsham will be- here
after published.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

THERE Is SOME DISCUSSION in the newspa-
pers as to whether Congress is bound 10
pay for such purchases Of land as Mr.. Sew
ard may negotiate, and the Senate make
treaties for Suck question to us seems
absurd on its face All appropria-
tions of the National funds must be made
by Congress: by both Houses; by the Rep
resentatives as well ms the Senators and
furthermore the bill, itself must originate
with the House. That there is anything in
the Constitution compelling the House 10
frame bill and to pass ii, to pay seven
millions of dollars, OF any other amount,
for icebergs or earthquakes as Mr.. Seward
and a majority OF the Senate think we should
own, seems prepostelous. Mr.. Seward may
make treaties and the Senate may APPROX,
them but that Congress shall vote the none,
to pay the piper is quite another thing
Suppose it refuse to sqnander the publi
money, what then What can yau do will
Congresss Impeach. eli?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

tOMPLEIINH REtONST kbL1fUN.
The Southern Conventions are proceeding
with their work, to all appearances wisely
and skillfully The completed Constitution
OF Alabama docs credit tothe practical states
manship of the men who framed 1t, and
there is every reason to hope that the other
Conventions will do as we'll But il must not
be forgotten that these Constitutions. in or
der to be valid, under the Act by which they
have been framed, must have the approval
Of the people of the respective States. The
safe passage of this ordeal is not yet assured,
everywhere, though there will be much
stronger influence in favor Of adopting the
Constitutions, when submitted, if they are
well framed, than there was, in the first
place, in favor of holdings convention. For
If the constitutions submitted are not scri-
ously Objectionable to any class except the
few DISTINGUISHED rebels the desire 10 be
once more back in the Union, to secure rep
resentation in Congress, and enjoy again the
rule OF the civil law, will be a strong and
practical argument to vote :" For the Consti-
tuition. Indeed it may he safely affirmed
that in nearly every State, If the Conventions
are but moderately wise, Reconstruction
must surely 60 on successfully to its legiti
mate conclusion in the restoration Of all the
Southern States
Still, the Constitutions are not yet ratified
and it was to this fact that we intended te
call attention. The campaigns ofenlighten
ment among the Southern people must be
still corried en-. We should have, in ever,
State, as we had in the great North Carolin,
victory, the votes of all the workingmen
white as well as black The farmers of th,
mountain counties helped to rolled up ou
great forty-seven thousand majority in tina
State, and SO they should in Alabama. an(
Georgia.
johnson has put Hancock in Sheridan
place. and it may be will send Meade to su
persede Pope. We must allow for friction
and relax no exertion, till our great work j
completed, and the Union is once more mad
whole, in the hands of loyal men.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
WILMINGTON, DEL:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1867.
Born HOUSES OF CONGRESS adjourned
IN Friday till Monday January 9th.

The REBEL RAIDER, Basil Duke, John
Morgan's second in command, thinks Horatio
Seymour not the man to trust, as Presiden-
tial candidate that Sherman is untitled by
'idiosyncracy;r Seymour, of Connecticut is
not available; but Pendleton is the coming
and the desirable man. He would no doubt
prefer the last named to Hancock
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
TnR RALEIGH STANDARD, discussing the

THR RALEIGH STANDARD, discussing the
character of the Constitution adopted by
the Alabama Convention, says:
We have examined this instrument care
fully, and consider it an excellent one. The
opposition presses and speakers are almost
exhausting language on the .'mongrel, black
and tan Conventions called to reconstruct
these States, and pretending that they will
radcalze and ruin the people Is there
anything like ruin in this Alabama instru-
ment? We think not. If this be radical
ism, let us have more of it.
We predict that all the OUTLYING States.
SO to speak, will make good republican Con
stitutions that these Constitutions will ~.
ratified by the people and that the States
will all be represented in Congress By the
18th Of July next. Alabama leads the col
umn handsomely.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gd.rtie, who
is attending the various reconstruction conven-
lions, under date of Atlanta, Dec Ii, writes thus
Of the Georgia Convention
The Convention here has been in session one
week, and we can row form some definite opin-
ion as to the probable results Of its deliberations.
1t contains many gentlemen Of more than or
binary ability-inen thoroughly penetrated with
n love at the American union-inen Of typeri-
cnce as Legislators, of fine business capacities. and
of commanding influence amongst their fellows ).
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

TnE NEw York LEADER of the 18th saws
One of the Tribune staff, who has very CAREFUL
" examined the immense mass Of Republican
exchanges recsiycd by that paper says that, 50
far as he has gone, 60 journals have expressed
their preference for Grant, IS for Salmon P.
Chase, A for Sheridan, and 6 scattering, and tha,
for the Vice Presidency - support WIN. D. KEEL.
ley, Schuyler Coliax, A Geo 5. Boutwell,, A
Reuben L. Fenton, 2 John A. Bingham. and
scatterinp
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
A Big Scheme.

Ii is reported that the three great railway com
pctitors for Western trade, the Pennsylvania Cen
trail. New York Il Eric, aud New York Central
roads, propose TO make common stock Of their
earnings. Negotiations to this end arc in pro-
gress. The adjustment of great number of
ticket offices, and all commissions on passengers
and freights is one Of the reforms proposed
which, it is said, would alone save from three 10
four millions per annum
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
TnK REruBLroAss Of Tennessee VIII hold
a State Convention at Nashville, on Janua-

ONE of those attenusted simpletons who
write long columns of diluted abuse about
the CoMMzRcIAI, In the pages Of one of the
semi-wceklies, intimatcs that the extracts
lately given from other papers concerning the
legal whippings in Delaware, were frandn-
lent, or that they emenatcd originally from
this office. There Is, 1t is almost needless 10
say, not spark of truth 10 the statement.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

THE TRIBUNE IN. - closing notice Of
letter from a member of the Virginia Con
vention, who complain that its proceed
ings are telegraphed North, very unfairly,
says;
The fact that these dispatches are con
stantly sent, Notwithstanding our own re
peated protest, is an outrage against which
the loyal journals OF the North ought TO pro
test with one voice.
just so. No greater injury can Ii,
done the Republican party, than TO throw
into disrepute its Reconstruction Of III,
South. Its enemies know this, and henc,
their garbled kilograms.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

Facts are sometimes the best ofarguments.
We have here two which we think will logi-
cally suggest conclusion:
FACT FIRST.
For the four months eudiEg August 3lst,
1867, there Were imported into the United
States from foreign countries, iron, steel,
and manufactures of them, to the value of
S,SlS, 100 (eight millions, one hundred and
eighteen thousand, one hundred and twenty
dolarsD Now
FACT SECOND.
All the iron manufacturing establishments
in the vicinity of Wheeling and Pittsburg
have determined upon a reduction of the
wages of the operatives, or a total suspen-
sion of work at the mills The aggregate
capital employed in Wheeling in the iron
manufactures is about $50, 600, 900 which, by
stoppage of the mills, will lie idle, and
5000 men will be thrown opt of employ
ment.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

1.-THE EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS of Republic
can newspapers, in Tennessee, propose to
hold Convention at Nashville, on January
22d, to consult for mutual advantage.
by the way, what's become Of the Re
publican Editorial Association of Pennsyl-
vania, organized at Harrisburg, in 1866 ?
Jack Hiestand, of the Lancaster ''Exami-
ner, has some funds belonging TO it, Stir
him up and see how he has invested them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
PATRIOTIC LOGIC.
BY ULYSSES S. GRANT.

This is Republic, in which the will of
" the people is the law of the land
!" He [Sheridan] is universally and de-
" servedly loved hT the people who sustain
J." this government, through its trials, and
g feared by those who would still be enc
mics OF the Government
The loyal people of this country-I
mean those who supported the Govern
g ment during the great rebellion
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
|7---
New I,nner.

Henry and William H. Vanderford, the latter
formerly of the Elkton Democ,a, propose to
start Democratic weekly newspaper at Middle
town. Del, on the lth of January, to be called
tIn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
Telegraphic News.
THAT WEDDING,


WAslIrxaros, Dec. 24.-Durlng the morning
up 70 noon at least Ave Thousand persons visited
the church of tho Epiphany to witness the mar
rage of Col Parker Of ten. Grants staff to Miss
sackett, pnblic announcement having been
made yesterday afternoon that the ceremony
would take place lo-day.s ssf
Much interest was attached to the affair by the
various speculation concerning the causes of the
failure of the Colonel to be In attendance ut timo
and place fixed for his wedding week ago, but
ANXIOUS crowds, including many persons of civil
prominence here this morning we're disappointed
having been informed by the sexton that the mar
riage took place last night at the residence Gen.
Grant giving away the bride.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

AS another evidence of the fact that there
is no danger Of . backzdown Oh the part Of
Congress, Is was feared by many. from its
action on The impeachment question: VIC
publish the following letter from Speaker
Coliax.
XLTu CoNaRxss.
n u. s. HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WARRINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 2. 1867.
My Dear Mr.. Conway; have hut mo-
ment amid multiplied duties to say, In reply
to your letter, that you need not fear that
Congress will lake any backward steps in
reconstruction. We have staked our politi-
cal existence ON the principle that the
States lately In rebellion shall be reorgan-
lied on the enduring corner-stones of loyal
ty and Justice, and shall be led back to their
old places in our council halls by those who
dared, amid the tornado Of treason that
swept over the South to stand faithfully and
fearicssly for liberty and the Union. While
do not believe In contiscation, or anything
looking like revenge, and hope to see SUI
frnge as universal as safety to tie cause OF
loyalty will permit, and the restored States
guaranteeing education to all, / would not
modify the terms Of reconstruction In any
essential feature hairs breadth.
If the former Rebels of the South, whose
bafiied ambition plunged a peaceful country
into the carnage of civil war, refuse to exer-
else the right of suffrage, which Congress
pruflered to the great bulk of them, on their
heads, not ours, will be the responsibility.
Yours very truely,
SCHUYLER CoLFAx.
The Hon Thomas w. Conway, New Or
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

"A locomotive belonging to the Reading
Railroad exploded at Reading, yesterday,
killing the fireman and engineer,
Indiana is decidedly fast. We hear of
boy in Delaware, in that State, who learn
ed to chew tobacco before he was weaned.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
j A M r 3 WICK.
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

~ B6Asding School for Young Ladies'. Arensi
plished EducAtprs. healthfhl location, deli.b,h,,
ftycr ~ residence and homcike comfort, ars hr
q3ef st{rections Of this new and beautifnl Ins,n
Hon. TNirty hsndsoms chambers limit the nnmho
Of boarders TO sixty. Second term Commences Fa
ut, 1888 Epf prospectus address the PRINCIPAL w.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
Revolution in Trade /!

I6VOIuLIO1l III Z Itu6
l. S,-You can receive for the aum of
silk ns o}NE NJ D siSsLss bls.R!5:, sAnx,.
Ralmorals, Linen Goods, Embossed Tabla Covers,
Watches, jewelry, Silver Plated Ware. Sewing ha-
for each descriptive check and the getter up Of tbs
club will receive valuable present worth 50 to $780,
according to number sent Agents wanted every
where, Circulars sent free. PARKER q 90. sue
Boston.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

And send II to SMITH 4 cowLEY, Pittsburgh pa
for their large Quarto Circular Of the ~
IRON CITY COLLEGE,
containing specimens Of Cowboys Premium penm.n
ship, ELEGANT Views Of College Building, Halls Ci,y
OF Pittsburgh, &C., &c. N"' wy
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

PnlLApELriIIA, Dec. 23.-Flour quiet, Super
fine 1926 q $3.50; Extras 1926 @ $3.50.
Wheat scarce, Red at $3.50 q $2.55; Rye 81
rs Corn scarce, old Yellow sl.40 q SLAB; New
clio a $1.20.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-Cattle market very
dull 2i0O head sold at $9.50@10c, gross, for OK
ira Pcnna. and Western steers, 1@9 for falr 10
good do, 4t@6, gross, for common, asto quality
sheep dull, unchanged 6o0o head sold at AZ,
gross; hogs dull, lower, $500 sold at $3.50 pei
cwt nett Ht HS4H
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

North American Steamship Company
Through Lipe to CALIFORNIA
VIA PANAMA AND NICARAGUA
SAILING FROM NEW YORK.
DEcEMBER 9Th and 18th January 9Th, 18th Aha
2oth, and FEBRUARY 10th and soth'
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PASSAGE LOWER THAN BY ANY OTHER LINE
For further information address the nnderslsheu''
1T WEST STREET, New York ,a
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Wilmington
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
We sell for One Dollar

CoLD and Silver Watches Sewing Machines Silver
(JTea Sets, Silk Dress Patterns, Carpetings, DO
nestle Goods, &c, &c.
CIRCULARS SENT FREE,
giving full particulars Of our great One Dollar sale
Splendid Inducements offered TO Agents sending us
Clubs Address, LABONTE y BABBfIf,
~f No. SO Sudbury street, Boston,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

-Tesson, Son g Co.'s banking house, In
st. Louis, suspended yesterday.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26
NO MORE NEED

NF ueople in the country paying three or toul
Oprod ! on the goods they have 70 buy; Ihe
methods introduced by the DOLLAR SALE prlnclps
as offered by GILMAN CO. 1ie Hanover Ct. bos. Ha
Mass. enables consumers to obtain goods at whole
sale prices with almost unlimited allowing 81 sh'
change and valuable presents thrown In Send iof
circular or send ten cents for descriptive slip uie"
inducements for persons to act as Agents.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

Three maenincently Illustrated Medical Books Son,
tanning important Physiological Information l9 ~ al
si Women, sent free receipt Of 70 cent? t1.,ani.
dressing the Secretary of the New York meaicai oN
versity, No. 80 Clinton place, New York City.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-26

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w sample. Good wages and steady employment
Address, with stamp, LANPHEAR & PERKY
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VXTANTED.-Ladiesor Gentleman to sell the GEN
w Scissors Sharpener, Button Hole Cutter and Rip.
per combined, Sample sent by mail for 40 cts Ad.
land. Ohio
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THOSE WHO WISH TO TAKE A
coon RET,TGTOITs pApEp

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wanted to engage in q business, during the Fail and
Winter, paying from $50 to 5000 per month.
Address: ZElGLER, MoCURDY & CO.,
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