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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24
LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM

The Advance Sheets of Rowell's new news
paper Directory have reached us. IL is to con-
tain accurate lists of all the newspapers aud perl
odicals published in the United Suites, and Ter
ritories. Canada and British Colonies, and de-
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and 400 pages.
-In Hdpsr's Mdga.iac for january, MIR.
Theodore r. DAVIS describes and illustrates a re-
cent visit to "Thc Buffalo Range; some Of the
plums, in pictures aud anecdotes, are picked out
of Du Chaillu's last book; Mr.. Conway continues
his ''South-Co Saunterings; :" and therearetwo
illus,ratcdposms, one of which isby John Brough-
am story which seems to bel a new English
serial, anonymous, is begun, entitled My Enc
my's Daughter" Major De Forest has another
Of his southern studies, thi: time entitled "Chy-
alrous and Semi-Chivurous Southrons.' "A
Public Building is Mrs. harriet Prescott Spot
ford's description of the Capitol at Washington.
There are papers on " The Bishops OF Rome,
The Murder OF Eseovcdo,n and " Abbas Paeha
OF Egypt Mr.. Curtis discourses iu the Easy
| Chair. of Hawthorne, Emerson, and Brook Farm,
of the :. New England Tragedies, and OF Rossiul'
The Rirerside Magazine, for young people,
begus its third year with the number for january
aud sets out with all sails lying brisk irontis'
piece, by CORTLAND Hoppir, 1.-THE sleighinp
Party racing home by moonlight, is in keeping
with the dash Of the Magazine. Hans Andersen
leads of the literary part with astory called "lh'
Court Cards., written expressly for the "Riyer
side - the author, who is paid literally, viii no
publish the story in Denmark till he secs it in thu
American Magazine. II isa striking story, clev
erly illustrated by NJ. l.. Stone, who also Illus
trutes prettiy u story with the mysterious IT'LL
IT. by the author Of the Susy Books. Mrs
Weeks begins seiicl of life among the Indians
South African Hunter gives his adventures il
.Quagga Hunting = the sculptor kunize tell
: How Statues are made; there are some fair.
! verses and pictures, and an amusing set Of pic
lures made by some children. The number pro
perlv contains also sketch of Hans Anderson
life, aud a fine wood cut portrait. Published b
Ilurd & Houghton, New York. y 80 per ycai
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24
WILMINGTON, DEL:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1868.

SENATOR WILsoN's Bill. to permit the
Judges of the United States Court, to retire,
after attaining the age of seventy, is most
reasonable and proper. We are glad to see it
stated that ii has the approval OF the Judges,
themselves. Judge Griar is now seventy
four, and is charged with sleeping during
mosl Of the sessions Of Court. Judge Nelson
is past seyenty-six.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

The Stay LAW QUESTION, IN Virginia, has
received its settlement, for the present, Gen
eral Stoneman having issued an order ex-
tending the law until the first of July next.
The order provides that it before that lime
the debtor pays all the accrued interest the
execution will be further stayed until further
orders. In the meantime, If tue debtor at
tempts to dispose of his property to the pre-
judice of creditors, the judge of a court may
Issue an order Of execution AGAINST him.
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grapsIlers' 8uias.
- -, puILADELPfIIA, VIII,
~ III ztss3 5k ufNrlTDN AND BALTImOhh

-, PIIlI.ApELgfIIA,M VII.
kc6 NINaTON AND BAITimohh
R anMF RoAR T MoNpAY NovEMBER qsa 1888
AT TEs'Rs VII ssTs pssas sS' ssSss .r,s.
Con5n eel with Delaware Railroad at Wilmington
for SIsa and ss % 90 sIs'Sne Sundays
tcd.l for Baltimore and Wellington, stopping q, m
mington, Perryville, and Hayre-de,sr,a,ce oohnec'
at F WlRnsG % Mlip ' Soos az SUNDAYS szssp
al for baltimore and Washington, stopping az Shos
Tsari9w Hn ssp S SEon Charles
town. Perryvillo, Havredeiraoe Aoern s a,,osr,s
many, Edgewood. magnolia. chases and sten'ine'
np NieHT EXPRESS at iiao p Nj, Daiiyl for Eait-
more and Washington, stopping NJ enes'efi ,rarn
low Lnwood, Clay mont miim a H Grace,
PASSENGERS ior Fortress Monroe and Norfolk VIII
take the 1900 AM. TFain'
WILMINGTON TRAINS,
Stopping at all stt Nllm, ns1ween f''p"' e
Leave Phadephia at HOO 4; NJ; $50 seo' am. and
100 P. NJ. The 500 7. NJ; IRAN ma i9 H.
''i Leave Wilmington st 100 and $40 A. M, lsS
.s nd To- Day, M and Ig pbia " 70 an
THEnlrGH TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE
Leave wilmington at 1880. A. NJ, l2.l4, Old ana
-, CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA,
Leave Chester at T,54. 4S and Illus A M, ~'i''
| bs, b 81, TAI and 10 % +. M.
FROM BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA,
Leave baltimore at T.2b A NJ. Way Mail gs5 a.
N Exnress q5 pm Express. T.25 P. NJ. Fxpress
From Baltimore to Port Deposit and intermediate
| stations at 800 r, NJ. ~,
Accommodation train from Port Deposit will leave
Perryyle at i, AZ A. NJ, for Baltimore and interme
| diate stations. "a, NJ
TRAINS for Baltimore leave Chester at 9.l2 A. MI.
| and 40 p. NJ.
TRAINS fir baltimore leave Wilmington at l249 aiit
| 1902 A. NJ, Leo and III p nj.
SUNDAY TRAIN FROM BALTIMORE.
Leave baltimore At 7.2S r. NJ, stopping at Mag
| noIa Perrymans', Aberdeen, Havrece-tirace, Ferry
yillt, Chnresiown, NORTHEAST, Ekton Newark, stan
| ton, Newport, Wilmington, Claymonf, Linwood ant
H. i. BENNEY, Superintendent
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

WE URGE the United States Senate 10 give
Mr. Salisbury ten days opportunity to re
resign, and if he chooses not to take that
step in that time, then to expel him. There
are plenty of sober Democrats in Delaware,
and we can name several whose abilities
would at leas, not disgrace their constitu-
ents. As for our present condition, it has
been endured long enough. The people of
Delaware are not insensible to shame they
have now borne with this fallen man beyond
reasonable limits; we therefore represent
them in saying that Mr.. salisbury must
Immediately resign or the Senate must
pronptly eGpel him.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24
BALTIMORE.
VARIOUS MATTERS OF NEWS

BALTIMORE, Dec. 22.-The letter carriers Of
this city are put in their new uniforms to-day
W. A. 7. Phillips, assistant postmaster at Cam
bridge, Dorchester county, charged with pur-
loininc letters containing money, from the mails,
yesterday gave bail with Mr. Phillips, his father
in $1,000, for further hearing.
Senator Cameron. General Schenck, Governor
Bowie. ?. I. Barnum, Max Maretzek md OLE
Bull, were registered at Barnum's Hotel yceter
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24
rhe Gay season mt washington,

A correspondent writes from Washington:
'.The coming gay season bids fair to he
one uuequaled in splendoras compared with
the winters past. In two weeks more it
will be at high tide-and then parties lev
ees and receptions will be nightly occurrence
Transforming night into day. The Presi-
dents first reception will be given during
the HOLIDAYS, and the ladies of the White
House will soon thereafter resume the after
noon levees for the ladies, which were so
popular last season. These are to be given
twice a week.
1.-THE different cabinet ministers are ex-
/ pected to give their evening receptions as
heretofore.
General Grant will not in all probability
have more than two or three general recep-
tions during the season-and this will prove
to be far more satisfactory to the lovers Of
society. Speaker Colfx and lady will en-
terrain in handsome manner, and theil
receptions will be among the most popular
given here.
Several of the foreign ministers arc tt
give elegant parties during the winter, which
are expected to exceed in briliancy of toilet
displayed any ever seen in the.American Cap
itol.
.sSociety is on the qui UiUe Just now owe
the announcement that a very Fashionable
and aristocratic wedding is to take place du
ring the early part Of the new year. TIL
} gentleman is Count Luton, of the Prus
sian Legation-a fine looking man, who ha
it is said, very handsome fortune. tn
lady of his choice is an American-Mi
, Pourtales perhaps nineteen summers
Extremely beautiful and regarded as one {
tho bellies of society during the past two wiz
: tiers. she is to bid farewell to her Iepublica
home and henceforth TO live under a MOI
archy. Her father is pure French, and
: desce dent of one Of the most aristocrati
4 families in old France"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

Tur SOMERSET COUNTY (Md.) delinquent tax
list is advertised in the local papers. From 1t we
gather some curious names of farms and proper
ties in that section such, for instance, as "Rob-
ertson's Beginning" Bakers Folly" Daniels
Chance" Grandfather's Care" Darbys Adj
dtion," partners Venture" /" Browns Con-
clusion," Come no higher" ETC., etc. OF the
property advertised, twenty tracts belosg to
negroes, their extent being from half an acre
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

The ESeIIsH PAPERS do not feel proud OF
their friend A. johnson, since they have
read his last annual message. The Times
refers to its .'stubbornness, denounces his
reputation proposition, and approves the
action of the Senate and House in their dis
position of the document.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

NopopY CAN GIVE first-rate reason why wo-
men should not have as much pay for the same
work, as men. SO Mr.. Jones, of Kentucky, on
Wednesday moved the following In the House at
Washington, aud 1t was adopted, yeas 1913, nays
lit
Resolped That all females in the employment
of the Government be allowed equal pay, where
they perform like services. with the males.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

A statue of Charles MI. IS to be erect
ed in Stockholm on the one hundred and
fitch anniversary of his death.
1t is stated that John Bright is the first
English Quaker who ever attained TO the
dignity OF a seat in the cabinet
in western New York lives a man nam
ed King who has had thirty-one children by
one wife He is both a King and Patriarch.
European railroads are trying the exper-
iment of running ct lo,r fares, and find their
rerefuts iurreaye
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

Ii REFERENCE to Senator Morton's recent
speech the Pittsburs Gazette says:-
THE resumption Of specie payment will
never prevent III" flow Of coin or bullion
out of the country until the balasce of trade
is in favor Of the United States. And this
will never take place until we get such a
protective Tariff as will prevent 'he reckless
importation Of merchandise Of foreign man
utacture
Isn't the Gasette exactly right OH this
mint?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

This Company Nattnaa III liz character, offers by
rcs',i. vi it5 L,fgc Clui,l, low Rates IT Premium
Md New TAhlea, the n.l-t hs'f BE means Of isnr-
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The ra'es u premium ezag largely reduced, IRE
Mutual Cnut,afle-, I'D p,,id MI the complications
sud II ceriantas ~ n igrs Div da sd fhc mi8ul-
herstpnd 20 which ne latter .ft . lpi to calse he
Policy lide,s
several CIV aud ,.taeliye ts.he- IRE nos plesunt-
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

Aleo, Fieipbt trains mith y scuset v.r attached,
will cave v lin rgtoU -shoit ua =, NJ, New ash,
40. Elhdeiown. q 81, N.a5iou, $50, tiger, 81
Camden, 40 No ton iNo' ard b ID It ,iArr ~
ton ahait Il, ~ A. IL. Hiuriits, 70 lelst Harm 4.
ION hb nj 3. 20 z NJ, No tan 4oe, taiu'c. 5li
Dove, BIS /, Mpu ton, b:h Geytpn GO, Middle
town, T.4O, y Gastl,. y. and b duc Al /" iiming
ton, about . 81 r. s.. subject % d 49, isrident u
freight busins rs.
Tfis train viii foS 70 rake up las tngrr. only n
Stations ramed, llt win ~ down pa seiger- 1t amy
stopping rlsce, cXrep ilafe'- Garner Sistr tnAi
Delaware junction atd Dupont.
NEW CATTLE Ttitias.
Leave New Caasle, for WiliGln i ana phila1s'
and Wilmington 60 2. NJ, Tor New Cast
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS
Additional To tanse above Elll lesye myrna fol
Clayton ll.4b A. NJ. and 10 i. NJ. IL iyc Clay I
for Smyrna, s.4A a. NJ mud 40 L. Nj. to make COZ
nection with trains to and from pover.and station,
south.
sieamb AT trains heretofore rnii are Withdrawn
A boat VIII, however, lrayc Grs'r'A Tor Nurinlk Ii
connection with OIL train, On Tuesday, Thursdal
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DIRECTORS.
Jay Cooke. Phiada H. A. Rollins, Washington.
a H. Clark Phada Henry ID Cooke. Wash.
F. Ratchinrd Starr. Phile, Am. 70 Chandler, wash,
VIM. q. Mnorehead. Phila, John u. Defrees. Wash
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G. IL. CLARK, Philadelphia President
HENRY ID COOKE Washinroh, Vice President.
JAY COOKE Chairman Finance ard Executive y I'M
mittce.
EMERSON W. PEET Thilada. Sec'y and Ac.usfy.
Il. s. II RNER, Washington, Assistant secretary.
FRANCIS SMITH, NJ. D., Medicnl Director.
S. EWING MEARs, NJ. d., Asst. Medical Director.
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD.
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WILMER ATKINSON,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

Nm GAHEiIF. Vt this city, Democratic organ
for New Cesi!e County. thus severely speaks of
Mr.. salisbury
-. REMEDi NhEnkD.-When the wise, good.
and great mon Of their day formed the govern
meUt Of the United States, they seemed not to
suppose that men could become SO debased and
lost to honor and shame as 10 continue to hold on
to office, when ~ doing so they disgrace them
selves. their county and their party. But this is
50, disgusting Is it may seem. The Senate OF the
United States, which ought to be tho ablest pur-
est aud wlses deiiberatiye body in the world, has
repeatedly been made the arena for drunken
hrawls and Is disgraced By The appearance there
Of members in what is termed tiuddledn cond-
ton, day after day. When Senators have from
ncce 81 been called 10 accountfor isis they have
PROMISED reformation. or begged to be excused
only 10 perptIate The wrong again"
| It soes % p my that the State has no method
Of tedress!ng the difficulty only the Senate can
do ii. 1t concludes thus
But our people should understand that they
are in no way responsible Tor the conduct Of the
Senators that The BODY 10 which they are acrred
tied assume to be The judges Of their own asso
ciates, and they should Know when forhearaue
ceases to te a yirtle.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-12-24

In the Senate Mr.. Wilson introduced ii
bill providing that Judges Of the United
States supreme Court may retire on full
salaries at tile age Of seventy years Mr..
Patters IN, of New Hampshire, introduced "a
bill reorganizing the medical department Of
the Navy. In the House Mr. Van Wycb
made his report on the New York Whisky
frauds. Both Houses adjourned until Tues.
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TUE .eY'd re SCHOOL FUND.


Il may Is well BE- understood that the pc
culiag situation Of the State finances Will
make necessary same new and eXtraordina-
rs legislation, Al the approaching session, in
order TO secure the necessary revenue to car
ny on the state government What this will
be We do not know. Some of the prophets
at Dover seem 10 anticipate direct taxa
1 ton, and have called Land Owners
Convention 10 consider the matter But
another proposition, and one which may be
likely TO be popular. is to sell the securities
held by the Stale, and used for school fund
i purposes, and apply the proceeds to reduce
the general debt. This would wipe out the
distribution 10 school districts, of any funds
whatever, and throw each locality upon its
, own resources,
The State securities now in hand are re-
ported by the Auditor 10 be:
7,i39 shares of the Farmers Bank,
$50, 19a. 81 lean to r., w. x B. X. r.,
$1,000 loan to Sussex county.
SO 900 New Castle & vii. r. r. Stock
81 shares Bank OF Delaware,
ia shares Bank of Smyrna,
l27 shares Union Bauk
These are worth in the ncighiiorhond Q
tllf million Of dollars, and produced, to
sether with the fees on marriage and tavcrl
licenses, III 1857, revenue Of 81 ,4l2,37
; tgrthe schools, Il is now proposed TO sci
tLese and apply them to the diminutlon 0
the State debt, which may be between a m
lion and twelve hundred thousand dollars
Il is urged that if this is done there may Z
no necessity Of direct tax; that the fun
does not, 1T any rate secure efficient schools
but that they would be more likely to be ha
! ii each locality was forced to depend npo
e rs own resources; and that fadirect tax
S thereby avoided, the expense ofan addition
al machinery for tax collecting will be like
= wise avoided.
}. Wedo uot propose This view, b. an
e means. We 4ay il is proposed, and will !
: one oi the plans brought forward in the L.
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