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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
Washington.


WASHINGTON, December Is
ADMIRAL FABRAGUT.
Yesterday morning Secretary Wclles re-
ceiyeda despatch from Admiral Farrag''
announcing his arrival at Gibraltar on lc
25th of November. He was going to take
cruise up the Mediterranean. The Admiral
and his officers and crew were well.
INCORPORATION.
A bill has been introduced into Congress
to incorporate the Washington Star owners
as company with 800, 900. capital.
REINFORCEMENT.
The House Retrenchment Commltlee y
examining into the affairs of the Govern
ment Departments, with view OF reducing
the number of employees and general "
penses. Tie Committee will probably ~,
commend the adjustment Of the Bureau %
Statistics.
WHITE HOUSE VISITORS
An unusually large numer OF visl,ols
principally congressman, were at the Wlil'e
House last night, and the President was en-
gagged until nearly IL o'clock giving them
audience.
Congressman are already leaving for thelr
homes to spend the holidays, and the PROV
ability is that there will scarcely be quo.
rum in the House on Friday next, the uay
of adjournment for the recess.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ELEorIoSs
their meeting yeiterday, heard the conn., ,ia
tinuation argument in the case OF lrill ..,;,l
of Kentucky, and ii is probable thai ne WI"
be admitted TO his scat.
POPULATION OF THE CITY.
The census recently taken shows "
whole population of Washington to be iM',
1871, of whom 1887 are white and ai n,n
colored. The number Of fanatics IS 2o,of''
RuMoRED CHANGE. n
1t is said that Major Gen. aeorso ~
Meade will shortly be appointed coi" Ma;
der of the Third Military District, anu n n,
Gen. John Pope, the present comliia'i. ,hi,
be relieved. Gen. Meade is now III .' I'll,
city, and has had several interviews wa
the President.
DRESS OF DIpIoMATIsTs. ,o,;sh
An effort will probably be made 10 ap oSa,,.
the regulation which requires our repitsin
tatives to appear before foreign cour's :"
plain citizens dress.
UNEASY ExpRoTANTs. .oopt
The numerous applicants for the vaoan'
missions 10 Austria, Mexico, Havana, lans
ma, Ecuador, &C., are doing their a n,,,iut.
to have the President make the a.. appSs; Sem
ments before the adjournment OF ~ tne :, t 3sr
ate for the holidays. They are all u u ,S
full state of excitement concernlng S1o oi
Wilson's bill to reorganize the alpi0'''
system.
THE WEST INDIA ISLANDS. p.n;sh
Secretary Seward says that the ,ose Of
Islands treaty provides for the purc at Gov
all three of the islands owned by tha sow wer
ernmcnt for ST., 100000. France, h4 10 tx
er, has claim to st. Croix, and II 70 The
pected that tliis one cannot be got st
price for the other two, 81. Thomas An' =,
John, Is 81, 0oo, 900 In gold.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
THE DAILY COMMERCIAL is

THE DAILY COMMERCIAL IS
issued query afternoon, Except 6unaay.
II is tho only Daily Paper in lVatn''''g-
ton, and the State Of Delaware. Terms,
Sir dollars per assnuna, or 1toetue cents
a week. Single copies Three cents.
THE DELAWARE TRIBUNE is
issued from the COMMERCIAL office,
every Thursday morning, and contains
principally reading matter published In
the Daily. Eis the largest paper, and
contains by far the most reading matter
of those published on the Peninsula
Terms, 7t0o dollars per annun.
THE COMMERCIAL JOB OFFICE
is amply provided pith printing mater
ial of the latest styles, and our aoorS Is
done equal to Philadelphia offices, ana
at no higher rates.
THE OFFYCEof the COMMERCIAL
nd TRIB UNE is at $40 Market 'Street,
Wilmington, Delaware. Entrance al
joining the City Hail.
JENKINS O. ATKINSON
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

brgANGELY ENOUGH, when inevery quar-
ter we are looking for retrenchment and
economy, a proposition comes from the
clerks in the Departments at Washington
20 increase their salaries twenty per cent.
They are not only asking this increase, but
ii is seriously urged by persons not of their
number upon the attention of Congress We
trust that there will be no such increase
il is certainly not the time for it, and We
cannot believe the welfare OF the public ser.
vice demands it.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
Telegraphic News.
CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

" 3 SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Mr johnson, from III,
oommittee on the Judiciary reported q resnh,
tion, to admit Phillip F. Thomas Senator clc,,
from Maryland, on taking the oath prescribel hr
the Constitution.
Laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
The Bill repeating the tax on Cotton was takeo
up and debated by Mr.. Doollttle.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Garfield, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported bill providing that all persons
released from the charge Of desertion, or alse,,
without leave from the army or navy, by tbc M,
of July 10th, shall be furnished certificates #
honorable discharge under the Limitations and
restrictions of that act.
The second section repcals the twenty-lrst ,,,..
ton of the act Of March Sd, 1865, which djsrr,n.
chises dcserters, except that II Is not to affect H.
decisions of Courts martial, and is not to cntillc
any person to bounty, pension, pay Or enrolment
of any kind.
Mr.. Logan opposed the bill as an cntprin,,
wedge for restoration officers of army and navy
who deserted tho service. II was of the same
character of legislation as that of the bill passed
yesterday, relating to officers cashlered or dis.
missed from the service.
Mt. Garfield said that representations of Mr.
Logan were very grave, very serious and very ur
warranted.
Mr.. Eliot by unanimous consent Offered A
resolution, recting that information has been re-.
ceived that American whaling vessels have ~.
Gently been ordered off the coast of America or
oschotsk Sea by Russian war vessels, and dial,
the boats of one American vessel had bpeu
fired upon, and directing the Secretary
of State to furnish information in reference
to such acts of that Government, and whether
American vessels have or have not right ia
pursue the usual business on these seas or on
that coast without molcstation. lie explained
that the resolution WAS based on information
received from the master of the whaling shin
Europe" that that and other vessels had Lccl
ordered off by armed vessels and that boats d
the American ship" Endeavor" had been fire.
upon. The resolution WINS adopted.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
EAR7HQUARE AT THE NOR7M

VERMONT, NEW YORK STATE AND CANAAN
FEEL THE SHOCK.
BURLINGTON, W., Dec. lS.-At O'Clock, this
morning, very distinct shock of an earthquake
was felt in this city, awakening most of the III
hahitants and lasting twenty seconds. i was
felt throughout Vermont in New York, ms lar
South MS Whitehall, and throughout Canada, from
Bclylle Prince Edwards Island, to Sackyilc, IN
New Brunswick.
AT MONTREAL.
MONTREAL, Dec. ia severe shock of an
earthquake was felt in this city, oclock'A.M'
IN NEW YORK STATE.
OGpENnuRG, N. Y, Dec. 1S-An earthquake
took place at three O'Clock this morning, and
lasted two minutes II caused great terror, DUt
doing no damage. Nothing of the nature ever
occurred here before.
SYRACUSE, Dec. 1s.-An earthquake took place
this morning; duration one minute and la'l
No damage done.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

We are authorized to state that the letter
pretending to define the political position of
Gen. Grant, published a few days ago and
attributed 10 Gen. Dent, was never written
by that officer Gen. Dent states that he
never saw tile letter until his attention was
called to ii in print, and that the statement
attributing it 10 him is utterly false. The
letter appeared in the New Work correspon-
dence Of the Charleston Courier, accom-
panied by tile assertion that it had been
written to II friend of Gen. Dent in New
York, in anticipation of the recent Grant
meeting. 1t was republished in this city,
and will doubtless be extensively circulated
by those who are interested for political rea-
sons in disappearing Gen. Grant,
Washington Ot,Gaicte.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Wednesday, TRlnuNE says:-The long suppress
81 letter OF Gen. Grant TO the President, in which
he earnestly protests against the suspension of
Secretary Stanton, and his hearty endorsement of
Sheridan, more than justify the assertions of
friends who have claimed that he is in full accord
with Congress and its policy of reconstruction
The letter and the endorsement upon Gen. Sheri-
dams report, III which Gen. Grant recommended
martial law for Texas, were elected by a House
resolution Of inquiry, and arc printed elsewhere
this morning. They will be read with interest
and delight ms the frank avowals of a sincere pa
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
THE PACIFIC COAST.


CALIFORNIA sENAToRsHIP-DEsTRuCT OF
PROPERTY BY A FLOOD.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 1s.-The Democratic
legislative caucus adjourned last night without
nominating U. s. Senator. They agreed 10 cast
vote at the joint convention to-day to prevent
an election by the Republicans.
letter to the Alta Californian, from Maripo.a
county, states that the Benton Mill Dam property
has been destroyed by flood. It is a total loss.
The last portion of the wreck went over Crown
Head Dam, two miles below.
1t had just been finished, aud cost nearly thirty
thousand dollars.
A letter from Oregon, Washington Territory,
announces great damage in that section bya
storm
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

The VIRGINIA PArERs, excepting the few
Of Republican confinement, are unanimous
in their abuse Of the Constitutional Conven-
ton. Notwithstanding the fact that many
of the registered rebels refused to vote, and
thus gave the Republicans their large ma
jority, they now join in unqualified denun-
citation of the latter. We have not found
one decent enough to discuss the measures
proposed by the Congenlion, or to point out
where they believe them deficient. With
such mad opponents, the Convention, pru-
IDENTIFY conducted, can hardly fail Of success
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

WASHINGTON ADvIoEs state that it is the
intention of Mr.. Seward to communicate
very soon TO Congress the documents on file
in the State department relating to the Ala
bama question, and to call upon that body
to express deliberate judgment about the
matter, and he intends to suspend all nego-
tiations on the subject until Congress does
80 express itself
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

JUDGE woopwARp of Pennsylvania now
the Democratic representative in Congress
from the Wilkesbarre district of Peunsyl-
vania made remarkable speech in the
House in Committee of the Whole on
Friday, in which he took the same ground
rs Mr.. Boutwell, that it does not require
that an officer shall be guilty of an oifensc
indictable at common law before he can be
impeached. His Democratic friends pre-
dict for him short political career.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

The much-talked of Conservative Con
vention of Virginia, met at Richmond, on
Wednesday. 1t was motley assemblage Of
about one thousand good old rebels, from
officers in Lees army, 10 bushwhackers Of
hlosby's command The old broken down
politicians who, by their inilamatory APP
peals wrought up the South to rebellion
were on hand Of course. Tkcy met under
Andrew Johnsons encouragement TO aid
linn in his attempt to break down Congress
and sion Reconstruction
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

KENTUCKY is model for dead things.
Death himself would be ashamed of his APP
pearance in company with her As evil
dence, just notice that the State Senate has
adopted, by vote of % to 6, resolution to
appoint committee TO report the assessed
value Of the slaves freed in that State, and
what steps are necessary and proper TO
take In order to get compensation for them
from the General Government That's
right let the old ghosts enquire by all
means. Much good may it do them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
Business in New York.
The New York correspondent of the Philadel-
NH, .,1,er snys

Inc New 1uik correspondent OF the Fhillucl-
phia Lcdyer says =
Money continues to grow easier in the street.
The brokers obtain all they want ut Ga7 per cent.
ON cali TODD business paper is taken with less
reluctance n 'nS per cent
There !. comparatively little buying as yet for
Christmas or New Year. The fancy goods stores,
the awcllt rs and The booksellers are usually very
busy during the first two weeks in December, but
this suason it is unpleasant to see, and to say, Is
nm exception 10 the general rule Though money
is easicr III Wall street. it is far from easy else
where Many merchants and business men, whu
last year ut this time were doing well, are now
ing money enough to pay rent. At the same time
there are Thousands of working people out Of en-
ploym,nt, with no immediate prospect Of relief
lhcsc are inc,s which abundantly explain why il
is that the holiday trade is SO dull, and why fame,
articles nit less in demand for open stockings
than i USUALLY the case the week before Christ
| mas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

A LETTER has been going the rounds of
the papers, purporting to be written by
General Dent, the brother-in-law of Gcner-
al Grant, in which he pretended to define
the position OF the latter, who 1t stated did
not want to be nominated by any party, &c,
&c. General Dent pronounc.s the whole
thing forgery, evidently intended to in
lure Grxeral Grant.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

WE PRINT EIsEwHERE tho opinion ofsJudge
Gilpin, in order that the general public may have
opportunity to read II. Tho sentiments expressed
In favor of repeating the law against colorcd tcs-
tlmony do the Judges head and heart great cred
1t, and we only regret the opinions with which
they are connected, are not of the same satisfac-
tory charncter
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

TnE PRINCESS SALM SAi.M, who Is about 10 re-
turn to Europe, arrived ut the Continental, in
Philadelphia, on Saturday. The Press had long
article concerning her, as Heroine of To-day y
on Monday. She was married to the Prince"
in Washington, in 1862, and has seen many rrlva-
lions and hardships, with her husband in the
service of MACMILLAN. in Mexico 4 I
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

THE VETERAN Thad. Stevens is neither
dead nor sleeping, nor yet so sick but what
lie can attend to his duties as chairman of
the Committee on Reconstruction. He has
bill now ready, making one important
change in the reconstruction law, and APP
portionlng the number Of representatives To
the reconstructing states with Il view to
their speedy restoration to their former
nriyilpges
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

IMBopEN, Virginia rebel, who contested
with Moseby the honor of being the greatest
guerrilla, has sued General Schofield for re-
straining him from voting with The inten-
ton, as he told his assembled comrades in
gray, at Richmond, yesterday, Of carrying
the case up to the Supreme Court. limbo
den has been emboldened by the man in the
White House. Is there anything else he
,,,;ebos2
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Secretary McCulloch has given permission for
cattle to be brought from the isis Of jersey 10
this country 1t is from these that the celebrated
Alderncy COWS are imported by Charles Sliarpless,
OF Philadelphia, for whose benefit this exemption
is made to the laws for non-inportatlon of cattle,
on account Of the cattle plague in Europe; that
disease never having reached the Isle of Jersey.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Tun COMPLICATED character of Mr.. Sew
ards arrangements for acquiring more terri
tory is shown by the fact that the recent
treaty with denmark for the acquisition of
st. Thomas provide for joint occupation
of the island of San Juan by the United
States and British governments. Mr.. Sew
ard certainly has no old-fashioned fears on
the subject of ''entangling alliances.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

The RALEIGH STANDARD, abiding to the
fact that Ex-Gov. Thos. II. Seymour, of
Connecticut, has accepted an Invitation TO
address the literary societies of the Uniyer-
sity of North Carolina, at the next com
mencement, says
Gov. Seymour is gentleman and man
Of letters, but he is Yankee" He is, how
ever Copperhead, and sympaihizcs with
tnrepentant rebels, and is, therefore, n very
proper "Yankee." There is no prejudice
here among certain people against sucl
"Yanlkees =
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
WASHINGTON.

FIRE AT SECRETARY SCENARIOS RESIDENCE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-This morning fire
broke out under the stairway which leads from
the main hall to the second floor in Secretary
Stewards residence.
1t was the result of an accident by one Of the
servants.
The steam engines prevented further damage
than the destruction of post Of the stairway
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

The BEST COMMENTARY on the folly OF
the 81. Thomas purchase is the telegraphic
announcement of the death Of Admiral Pail
mer from Yellow Fever contracted during
a very short stay there. Is 1t not pity
Seward did not personally inspect the is
lind before attempting to buy it2
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Tms ASNouNo MENT of the Union OF the
two wings of the Fenian organization is said
by those who know, to have much more I'M
porlance than the casual reader, not special
" interested in Fenian movements, may
suspect. 1t means preparations for fresh
demonstrations Of n hostile character against
llir peace Of the British lion-as time will
dcvrlopc- under cover of II domestic politi-
cal movement, in connectihn with the APP
preaching Presidential election. Wait and
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
PENNSYL HANLA.


SOLDIERS FAIR AT PoTTsvILLE.
PorrsviI.LE, Dec. 1s.-Thc Fair of tho Grand
Army of the Republic, for the benefit OF the dcs
titute families of soldiers, is grand success
General Hartranft was present last highland was
afterward; screnaded ard made speech. Three
thousand dollars will be realized.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

MIR. GOODYEAR has made application for
the extension of his India Rubber Patent
We should think it would be as easily ex-
tended as any patent well could be.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

The Ncw-York Citizen says that Mr.. Seward
having purchased an iceberg, and secured the re-
f,lsal of an earthquake, proceeds to negotiate for
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
FORTRESS MONROE.


FORTRESS MoSRoE, Dec. is.-The crew Of the
steamer Sappho, from New York, for Whining.
ton, N. c., was taken of by the Brig Stephen
Bishop, from Swami Island, and the Vessel alan.
donad
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

TIE WASHINGTON PAPERS state that there
is no truth in the stories OF un-cordial rela-
lions existing between General Grant ana
Mr., Stanton. On the contrary they are on
terms Of the warmest intimacy.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

The RALEIGH STANDARD anticipates that
the North Carolina Constitutional Conven-
ton will be summoned to assemble on the
9th or 18th of January.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Hon. HORACE MAYNARD, of Tennessee,
made a fine speech in the House, Thursday,
vindicating the character Of the Tennessee
government from the attacks made upon it.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

By THE CALL ITSELF, which we publish
elsewhere, it will be seen that the National
Executive Committee have called the Pre-
sidential Convention to meet at Chicago, on
the Goth of May at ~ o'clock.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19
CRIME.

HEAVY ROBBERY IN NEW YORK STATE.
BATH, N. Y. Dec. 1s.--Thc Steuben County
Treasurer's safe was robbed of eight thousand
dollars last night in bonds and other vauihts'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Tho drought continued in Iowa up
to the last day Of November, when there was
snow storm, which opened the winter, and
ended all hopes Of rain for'the season.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

Mr.. Bergh secured the conviction OF
nine persons In New York for cruelty to an
imals during November.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-12-19

AT Bangor, Me-, on Sunday last, the
mercury fell in the course Of twenty-four
hours from fifty degrees to zero.
The national Republican., 1867-09-10
fCommunieated1 1

A TAR TO THE TOURNAMENT At FAIR.
rAx.-Mr. Editor! A number Of persons inclu.
ding some Of our prominent business men, with
their wives, started for FsirfaI yesterday morn.
Ing, but the weather was so bad that thew aha
not proceed further than Bailsy's Cross Roads.
Here they took possession Of the only house in
the place, which was quite easy, as Il was un.
occupied. A tournament was held In one Of the
rooms, the ring being . stove Pipe hole In the
ceiling, and the successful knight being required
to throw three pieces Of plaster through the hole
on to the floor above. Being disappointed at not
proceeding further, they determined to hold
public meeting at this point.
One OF the ladies was elected as president
and smother a. secretary, and the meeting was
organised. A platform was erected consisting
Of long pole which was held BY two gentle.
men, upon which was pread a handkerchief.
This being In readiness the trumpet was sounded
BY another gentleman, and the audience, consist.
ing Of Virginia Teuton and boy, were ad.
dressed at some lesgth BY an ex.Alderman Of
our city. At the conclusion Of the address
several very startling aorobstic feats were per.
formed by two gentlemsn-one porsonating the
character Of "All Right" The party then re.
turned to Carlin's Spring and took possession,
where dinner was served, afterwards returning
to the city about 2 o'clock p m.
The national Republican., 1867-09-10
News.
sun R. s.s. sun 5: sle Rias water. an p n:

ARRIVED.
Schooner Ben stokely, Hillman, Salisbury,
Nd, lumber to WIN. Mclean.
Schooner Mayaower, Fauncs, Fishing Banks
fish to Jas. Skidmore.
CLEARED.
Brig Kennebec, Smith, Portland, Nc.
Brig John Freeman. Baker, Boston.
Schooner Mariner, Cook, river
Schooner John Francis, Doatlsy, White Point,
Va.
Schooner Helen A. HOyt, Cranmsr, Provi.
dence.
Schooner Harry Landale, whilden, Hudson,
N. Y.
Schooner Lizzie Evans. Crowell, New Haven,
Conn.
Schooner Oneida, Davis, Providence.
Schooner Jacob Birdsall, Birdsall, Warsham,
Mass.
The national Republican., 1867-09-10

THE BUILDERS AssooIATIoN.-The second
meeting Of the Builders Assr ,iation Of the Dis.
trict was held last night at the col Ter Of Eighth
and Z streets, which was Ia gnly attended by the
prominent builders Of Washington, notwith.
standing the inclement weather.
Tho meeting was called to order by Mr.. s, D.
Castleman, and Mr.. William A. King acted as
secretary.
Matters pertaining to the interests Of the
members were discussed, and communion oations
were received from Messrs. Clagett 4 Sweeny,
and Mr.. Thomas A. Mitchell, proposing to fur.
nish rooms for the purpose Of holding meetings
Of the Association. The communications were
referred to tho Committee on Rooms.
The Association then adjourned.