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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
WILL THEY WELD GRACE
FULLY?

There is a large part OF the human family
who get no new ideas into their heads except
those which are hammered through their
skulls. This is a characteristic of the South
ern people, concerning Reconstruction
They might have had easy terms and prompt
re admission, If they had accepted the leni-
ent propositions advanced in the Amend
ment to the Constitution, for it is unquestion-
able that if they had promptly and cheerfully
acquiesced in that plan the pressure of pub
lie opinion would have compelled the adj
mission OF their members elect to seats in
Congress, and they would have been, in a
large degree, masters Of the situation. But
they went farther and Jared worse they
have now to accept OF reject, as they see fit,
the plan of the Sherman Bill They MAY
yield gracefully, if they are are wise, or the,
may not, if they are still stupid, and persist
ent in their adherence to ideas that are dea,
beyond resurrection.
Meanwhile their Northern allies give then
various advice, but several of the mos
radical papers in the Democratic faith sa
take the physic. The New York Wort,
tells them to fight the devil with fire, an
accept the negro suffrage which is ineyita
ble." And the Philadelphia Lcdger, a mel
trail with strong Democratic tendelcie,
says: EVERY days experience is provil
that the course adopted by Reverdy Johr
son on the Sherman Reconstruction bill
the only wise course left for the people /
follow"
A little time will demonstrate the course
the Southern people. Will they yield grac
fully?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

TILE SENITE,S RELEcTL0 US


As it may possibly convey some comfort to
the many unfortunate gentlemen appointed
to office by Mr.. johnson, to know the where
fore of their docapitaton by the internal
Radicals of the Senate, we clip the follow
ing view of the matter from the Washington
Chronicle =
9. A very decided change seems to have
taken place in regard to The policy of con
trming Democrats for important PRESIDENT
al appointments. The fact that the leaders OF
that party, including all Democrats who are
looking for these valuable snuggeries, are en-
gagged in making war upon the reconstruction
policy OF Congress, and filling the minds OF
the people with prejudice against the color
ed man, and striving 10 keep alive the bitter
passions which ii is the duty OF all parties to
snbdue, does not commend them to the con-
sideration Of the great majority that have the
destinies of the country in charge, and il is
moi believed that the course of these politi-
clans meets the approval of President John
son. While it is all right that Democrat
should refuse to surrender his principles
for the purpose Of getting office, il is little
amusing that many of these men not only ex.
pect Andrew Johnson, whom they SO bitter.
ly opposed in 1864, and covered with ali sorts
OF calumny up to the time he betrayed hil
friends, to put them into valuable places il
| spite of this record, but also expect Senate
that they are still earnestly opposing grace
! fully to confirm them"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
1870 E
PERSONAL,

Solomon Johnson, President Lincoln's col
ored barber, whom Mr.. johnson has appointed
to o clerkship in the Treasury Department, Is q
mulatto of quite light shade; is slightly formed,
presenting delicate and even refined appear
ance; Is attentive to his Dress which is studous
ly neat and of fashionable cut; wears slight
moustache; has black silken hair carefully ar
ranged at all times, and altogether Is a person
made up "a Ia mode" He is an excellent pen.
man, has knowledge of French, and was edr-
Gated at 0berlin College, Ohio.
Owing to the rumor that the impoverished
German prince married TO Queen Victoria's
daughter Helena, Was TO receive the colonelcy Of
one OF the regiments of the Guards, the LIBERIA
press in England has grown indignant.
-Jack Rogers is reported as saying in recen
speech at Washington political gathering thai
1t was said that the Almighty removed Abraham
Lincoln for wise and good purpose; he though
ii was time he was removed; he thought the de
sign of the Almighty was to remove him and pu
Andrew johnson in his place.
1t is said that N. p. Willis, for many years
before his death, was deyout believer in split
ualsm
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

SENSIBLE MEN accommodate themselves
to circumstances and make the best of what
they cannot help. The South seems likely
to show this character of discretion, and is
strongly advised thereto by such papers as
the New York World, which says -
1.-THE probabilities, as we estimate them,
incline strongly to ultimate submission on
the part of the South. Ii this estimate BIZ
not mistaken, good policy requires that the
submission should be prompt enough to pre-
vent the Radicals getting control OF the new
State organizations. The planters can con
troll the negro vote II they begin IN season !;
and by accepting at once what they will be
constrained to submit to nj last, they can
help their friends in the North elect the next
President and rescue the Government from
Radical domineering and insolence
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
GOVERNOR plERpoINT IN r1RGIHf,


The message of Governor Pierpoint of vir-
ginia sent to the special session of the Legis-
laturc, on Monday, abounds in calm good
sense which is refreshing indeed after the
exhibitions we have recently had ofSouthern
madness revived. Reciting the fact that it
was reasonable to expect that the North
would have eXacted much more severe terms
than those embodied in the Constitutional
ring the war excited their followers and kept
up the rebellionby assurances that they must
expect confiscation and observation-disclosures
if they were beaten. he regrets that Virgil
mia did not adopt the Constitutional Amend
ment, at a time when that would have Sc
cured her re-admission to Congress, and he
now urges prompt acceptance ofthe Sherman
Reconstruction Bill. He concludes thus for
chilly, and eloquently;-
think the only proper mode of securing
safety and tranquility to the State is Tor the
! Legislature, on the basis of the above act OF
Congress, ing0odJuith to carry out the re
quiremcnts OF the law, and adapt ourselves
| W tnc new sthit vi tthditS at ohte. hhte
confidence that our colored people will quiet
IL assume the new privileges conferred on
them, and will act very much like those who
now enjoy the franchise, by voting for theil
friends.
The fortunes and happiness of a million
ofpeople may depend on your prompt action
The question is not what is pleasant or dis
tasteful TO you, but what does the Interest
and welfare OF your constituents and Stat,
demand at your hands. | hope you will no
shrink from responsibility, but act promptly
May merciiul God grant peace to our dis
tracted State and give confidence to ,
Responding people.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

The SOUTHERN PEOPLE have concluded to
discuss the Sherman plan Of Reconstruction,
at least, and the consideration is likely to
evolve some returns to sense and practical
wisdom. Various Virginia newspapers,
among which we notice the Charlottesville
Chronicle and Richmond Wing, are urging
the adoption of the plan and immediate re-
construction upon it. In Georgia the influ-
ence of Governor Brown has raised strong
party in behalf of such policy, and after
some discussion il may probably be success
full.
The most active opponents of Reconstruc-
ton, now. are the Northern wing of toe late
Rebellion, who are far louder, longer, and
more bitter in their denunciations of the
Sherman Bill, than any considerable number
of the Southern people.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

THE INABILITY of the South to renew their
rebellion, and the improbability of their sue
cess if they did, causes much grief to their
Northern allies. Thus says the New York
World -
'.If the Southern people should resist the
execution of martial law by force they would
be fighting in as righteous cause as any in
which patriot ever drew sword. Armed
resistance is the natural and appropriate re-
dress for such fragrant injustice as is now
meditated against the South. Resistance to
tyrants is obedience to God!"
But the World regretfully adds that fur
Their armed resistance would be hopeless, and
so gives up looking to that quarter.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
--7-' - p e.
POLITICAL.

The following speculations concerning
the next Governorship of Massachusetts are
furnished by the Boston correspondent of
the New York Citizen :.
1t is said that Governor Bullock will be
contcnted with "A two years tenure of office,
and therefore the wire-pullers are looking
round One paper has already started Hon.
Thomas ID. Eliot the member of Congress
from the New Bedford district. The friends
of Lieutenant Governor Clailin will be in the
field with his name, and the Bapiists--a strong
body with us-want to see Hon. Joseph A.
Pond. President of the Senate, in the Execu-
| tive chair. Boston will present the name OF
| Hon. A. II. Rice, whose sands OF Congress
sional life, after eight years service, are fast
drawing to close. But-mark this little
word but Mr.. Bullock will not probably de-
cline, and the wirc-pullers will be discomfit-
| ed
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

The wAsnIsoros Newspaper Correspondents
have formed Press Club, Of which L. A. Go
BRIGHT the Associated Press agent is President !;
Geo. w. Adams, of the N. X. World, 1st Vice
President; J. B. Mccullough, Cincinnati Com
mercial, I'd V. p; Crosby s. Noyes, Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph, Secretary; and L. L. Crounse,
of the N. Y. Times, Treasurer.
The intent OF the Organization Is to promote a
faterity of feeling among the regular correspon-
dents, and to assist in asserting and maintaining
a standing for the profession which it is entitled
to from its powerful influence over the country at
large. The Executive Committee was elected as
follows W. B. Shaw, Boston Transcript; James
Young, N. Y. Tribune; r. X. Elliott, N. Y.
Express; W. W. Warden, Baltimore Sun, and j.
W. Fitch Boston Post
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07


THE WASHINGTON. CORRESPONDENT of the
Philadelphia Ledger gives what is doubtless
the understanding at the White House, con-
corning the Swami manoeuvres in Maryland.
1t must be taken with due allowance, and
the understanding that it is Johnsonian ex-
PLANTATION -
''Mr. Swami was to be sworn in as L. s.
Senator, and his credentials referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary. He was to be
allowed to retain his seat till the adjournment
of the Maryland Legislature ON the 10th OF
March, when the Judiciary Committee would
report against him and the Senate Dust him
from his seat
"The vacancy occurring during the reces.
of the Legislature, the Governor would hay,
power to fill it, and his appointee would hole
the seat until the next meeting of the Mary
land Legislature. A promise is said to hav,
been made by 1t. Gov Cox in this event t
appoint Senator Cresswell
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

THE CHARTER for the proposed ship canal and
railroad across the State names Allen A. Chapman,
George W. Cummings, John Hopkins. Robert
Fowler Henry 5. Garrett, Lemuel Roberts, Robt.
g. Rieman, Homtio L. Whitridge, and Eli Sauls
bury as Corporalors. The name of the corpora
ton is to be the +" Maryland and Delaware Canal
and Railroad Company" and for The purpose
of constructing, maintaining and working canal
and railroad between the Chesapeake Bay, or any
of its waters, and Delaware Bay, or Delaware
river, or any of lis waters below the Appoquini-
mink creek The capital shall not be less than
$500, 900, nor more than s2,OOO,OOo Unless the
canal or railroad be commenced within three
years the charter is to lapse.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

The ANNOUNCEMENT of the dangerous ILL
ness of Artemus Ward will convey general
regret to the people of this country. His
wit was SO genial and kindly, he himself was
so truly an American, and he has contribut-
cd so much to the establishment of pecu-
liar school of humor, which, whether good
or bad, agrees well with our popular taste
and conforms readily to our appreciation,
that we should look upon his death as a ma
tiOnal loss.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

The PENNSYLVANIA State Temperance
Convention which met at Harrisburg on
Tuesday, adopted platform, of which the
eleventh resolution, considered the most i'm
portant, is substantially this =
That no law, however stringent, which re
cognizes the right to sell intoxicating drinks,
can receive our sanction, as we believe the
time has fully come when this traffic should
be at once and forever abandoned
The twelfth resolution favors immediate
passage Of a prohibitory law, as the sures
means to indoctrinate the people in princi
pies of temperance.
The thirteenth resolution favors an appea
to the ballot-box, in order to command re
spect for the temperance cause.
The fourteenth proposes immediate poll
| tical organization
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

The MARYLAND RADICAL CONVENTION met
at Baltimore, on the eth ult., and adopted
platform for the party. The resolutions ap-
prove the Sherman bill hail the result of the
Georgetown election as a practical proof of
the wisdom of Congress, and the omen OF
loyal control in the South; declare the Con-
stitutional Convention bill now before the
Legislature in conflict with the existing
Constitution, and that it can be made valid
only by consent of the people of the State
and by Congress, and that no change of the
existing Constitution can or shall be made,
or ought to he recognized by Congress,
which is not made by impartial manhood
suffrage, without respect to color, that in the
event of the passage of the present bill be
fore the Legislature, Congress be asked tt
interfere and establish the Constitutions
guaranty of a Republican form of govern
ment
The Convent n adjourned TO meet at the
| call of the President.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

and attention to us during our trip; also to
the agent of the Norfolk and Petersburg
Railroad, and conductor Of train, for their
courtesy and polite attentions showed us on
the passage.
ResotUed, That our thanks are hereby
rendered to the citizens of Norfolk and Rich
mond for their hospitality; and especially do
we feel ourselves grateful to the proprielors
of the Spatswood House in Richmond, Va,
for their many attentions and great kind
ness
CONCLUSION.
Hon. Joseph +. Comegys then in few re-
marks thanked the gentlemen of the party,
ON behalf of the ladies, for the attention
shown them. Senator Paynter replied on
behalf of the gentlemen. The party then
separated with mutual congratulations that
they had accompanied the excursion.
SPECIAL.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

GENERAL DISSATISFACTION with the course
of the Legislature exists throughout Viz
ginia, and the party who propose to dis
mantle the present form of State government
will derive considerable degree of strength
from this element of discomfort. A Norfolk
paper says -" When we see the stolidity OF
..the present Legislature, we exclaim-'Was
"there ever such a set of men assembled
before in a Legislative hall ?'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

Mr.. Morgan Smith, the colored tragedian
of Philadelphia, is drawing large audiences
at Dundee, Scotland A new drama, entitled
THE Black Doctor" has been brought ont
by him with success.
Senator Wade, of Ohio, who has been
elected President Of the Senate, was born at
West Springfield, Massachusetts, and is sixty
six years of age. lie went to Ohio when
about twenty one years old, after receiving Il
common school education. He has Ben
Wade and was never found wanting
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

the STA re TAN ON VA 7IUN4L BANKS.
The following bill in reference to the re-
fusal of the National Banks to pay the State
Tax, was introduced in the House, on the
ith inst, by Mr.. Reed, and was read:-
SECTION |. That on and after the passage
of this act, it shall be unlawful for any officer
under the Laws Of this State, to issue writ
from any Court of this State, in any cause
wherein any National Bank doing business
in this State is plaintiff, unless it appear to
the sattaction of the Court or officer there
OF, by evidence from the States Treasurer,
that the National Bank applying for such
writ has duly paid over TO the State, the tax
or taxes assessed to such National Bank OF
the stockholders thereof, under the Laws OF
this State.
SECTION .. That any officer offending un-
der this act shall be deemed guilty OF II mis-
demeanor, and shall be, upon conviction,
fined not less than one thousand dollars, and
be imprisoned ut the discretion Of the Court
and shall in addition thereto forfeit his office.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
THE CONDITION OF KENTUCKY,


The whole State of Kentucky is made I'M
safe for life and property by hands of des-
peradoes, gucrllas, and discharged rebels,
who infest it and burn, steal, and murder,
under the name of G Regulators Governor
Bmmlette, who has been attempting 10 en-
force law and order, has received, within a
few days, threatening letters from three diff
ferent points in the State. The Frankfort
Commonwealth received the following: =
.You are hereby ordered 10 stop youI
publishing pieces against the actions OF
Judge Lynchs men in Kentucky. You
paper is II Yankee sheet, and we have re-
solved to put down all such papers and men.
Now walk straight, or you will know how
the. Niger felt that we give his rights last
spring You and your whole gang had bet
Ter clear out, and go 10 your damned Yankee
kin.
BY order of JUDGE LYNCH,
"NiGHT HAWK LEFT,
! BLACK INDIANS"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

"A. 7. Stewart, the great New York mer-
chant, was born near Belfast, Ireland. His
grandfather had been educated for the Min
istry, and he took degree at Trinity College,
Dublin. When he first came to this country
he was employed as teacher. He returned
home, converted moderate fortune he had
Inherited into money, invested it in laces,
took them to New York and soon laid the
foundation OF his great fortune.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

AT THE CHARTER ELECTIONS in Portland,
Gardiner, and Lewistown, Me-, on Monday,
the Republican ticket was elected by largely
increased msjorities, showing increased life
and vigor In the party.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

In WILL BE NOTICED in the proceedings OF
the Senate that Mr.. Jackson's resolution to
adjourn finally on the 9Th was adopted in
that branch of the Legislature.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
HOWARD NJ. JENKINS Fr,,yous A, ppora,rrors
WILMER ATKINSON,
WILMINGTON, DEL:
THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH, 1867.

STATE SENATOR BEwLEY has placed MS
under obligations for his attentions, which
we thus acknowledge.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

THE PROPOSED SNIP CANAL
The bill before the Legislature, to charter
a new ship canal across the State, is attract
ing general attention, as project of very
considerable Importance. A very fair idea
of its proposed contents has already been
given in our correspondence from Dover
The canal will be a practical extension of
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, which.
though now ending at Washington, will he
continued across Maryland TO Annapolis.
The legislation for this extension has already
been obtained, and routes have been survey
ed II will be about thirty-five miles'in length,
and will save for all merchandise going to
Annapolis, Baltimore or by way of the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal, the dis
lance down the Potomac and up the Chesa-
peake Bay, l5G miles.
The present proposition will be to contin-
ue this route across the bay from Annapo-
| lis, up the Chester river, to convenient
point, probably somewhere below Chester
town, and thence strike across Delaware to
Mahon's river, or some adjacent point on
the Delaware bay
The influences of such a canal as this pro
posed, on the interests of the State, and o.
Wilmington, we are hardly prepared TO de
eide. 1t is not improbable that it would b,
a benefit rather than an injury TO our city
when we construct our natural and appro
pirate frontage on the Delaware The trad
of western Maryland and Virginia, and from
sections farther West, which enters TIN
Chesapeake and Ohio canal must be de
bouched into the Delaware, by the new ca
nal. From that point all freights designe
for Philadelphia and New York must com
up past the wharyes of Wilmington, and GU
own can be delivered here at a cost of 35 ne
cent. less, than if sent here by railroad
Among the items of freight would be that
Cumberland coal. For all products designe
for foreign shipment, Wilmington would off,
the best inducements as an exporting point
Whether such canal would interfere wit
the trade of the Peninsula now centering /
Wilmington, and cut off all below the poll
of intersection, is further question. o,
experience with the Chesapeake and Dell
ware canal has not been of that characte
and from analogy there seems no reason
expect a. different result in this case
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07
TI,e I,irsl aoniirmation


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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-03-07

AMONG THE MEMBERS retiring with the
Both Congress was Hon. NJ. Russell Thayer,
of the 9TH Pennsylvania District. Mr.. Thayer
has served most acccptably for four years
and he retires with perfectly unblemished
record, and high reputation as prudent
and able legislator We are glad to see an
active movement in Pennsylvania to place
him on the bench of the Supreme Court, at
| the election next fall