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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23
The Through Route to washrngton.


Mr.. VIM. Prescott Smith, now general mama
ger of the through line between New York and
Washington, is already instituting reforms in the
operation of this important line. Among the
changes he proposes are the following: The
present disagrccable system of exhibiting tickets
for each section of the route to a new conductor
every few miles is to be abolished and through
conductor placed in charge of the through cars,
who will take up the tickets at starting, and he
accountable to the different companies for their
just proportion of the fare. The new superior
sleeping cars, and ordinary cars with head-rest
seats, are to be placed on all night trains and the
family or compartment cars are also to be intro
duced as carly as practicable. Last, but not
least, the time between the two cities is to be
shortened to eight hours The night trains will
leave each point about two hours later than now
and arrive on present time or thereabouts, thus
giving to passengers q good evening in either
city before starting. The noon trains will also
start later and arrive now, while the morning
trains each way will start on present time, or
nearly So and arrive about two hours earlier.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

lFA MAN is of notoriously dissipatcd
habits, that is one thing; if he isn't that's
entirely different matter. After the false
hoods circulated concerning General Grant,
the Republican press have been slow to
speak concerning the personal habits of Gen
eral Blair, lest they might in any wise seem
to err as the traduccrs of our Hero leader
did. But in General Blair's case, the truth
is too well known to be disguised. His dis
sipation is familiar to all who have any
knowledge OF him, and we are credbly in
formed that on his passage through this city
on his way to the New York Convention,
he was lying over the car seat, hopelessly
inebriated. The New York Sun, meaning
to be excessively satirical, has started a
story that he is temperance man. 1t sup
poses the public to be so fully acquainted
with him as to make the story an excellent
joke, but there are some who may regard it
in sober earnest. Our statement of fact
that he is an intemperate man, therefore,
does no more than Justice TO the subject and
to General Blair.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

The Smyrna Times which often is pret-
ty well posted concerning the aims and pol
icy OF the Dover triumviratc says that Gov.
salisbury is reported to be an open repudi-
ator, he having spent all his surplus funds
in getting himself elected to his office, and
having had his salary raised to $4,000 per
annum to keep up current expenses, while
his brother Eli, being somewhat interested
III government securities, thinks the govern
ment ought to redeem all its pledges. While
the Governor wants the campaign in this
State conducted on the reputation platform,
Eli wants it conducted on the ''white mans
government" policy.
The Missouri Republican Convention has
nominated Col McClurg for Governor, and a
Mr. Stannard, Of st. Louis, for Lieutenant
Governor of that State.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

II IS positively averred that a negro named
Williams was delegate to the New York
Democratic Convention, from Tennessee.
We commend the fact to eur many Demo-
cratic readers in Kent and Sussex, and sug-
gest that the party generally ought not to
look so severely on the action of the Demo-
cratic nominee for Sheriff beating Jimmy
Armstrong through Ned Leary's personal
influnnoa 2.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23
NUMBER 81

GoNE ro EuRorE.-IIon. James A. Bayard,
one of the u 8. Senators from this State sailed
from New York for Europe, on Wednesday. He
goes there especially to consult renowned sur
geon in relation to partial loss of his hearing.
He will probably remain absent some months,
although the length of his stay may be dependant
upon the success of the medical treatment He
goes, as we understand, upon the suggestion of
Mr. Thornton, British Minister at Washington.
Mr.. Thos. +. Bayard accompanied him 10 New
York
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

TnE WAY II HAprESEp.-T Smyrna Times
offers the following explanation of the mystery
q. o. sam = Townsend getting on the Democratic Ma
concerning which there was no mystery whatever.
1t says g." When the names Of the National
Executive Committee of the Democracy we've
read in the New York Convention, Samuel Town
send was assigned for Delaware, which greatly
surprised Senator Bayard, who informed the Con-
vention that n mistake had been made. The mis-
take was Immediately rectiiied by substituting the
name of James Ponder for that Of Mr.. T. 1t
seems that MIR. z. had been informed that he had
been selected to represent Delaware in the Com
nittee, and to show little modcsty in the mat
tar suggested the name Of MIR. Townsend. So,
when the list was read in Convention, The wrong
name, very unexpectedly to every one, was call
ed. Mr.. Bayard, not liking the castigaton Sam
gave him at Dover, in fact, not having very
good opinion of him any way, had his name era
sed forthwith. Sam. will have to devise some
way to match the old gentleman in this "tt-ior-
tat pampf
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

VIRGINIA will take no part in the coming
Presidential contest, If her people follow
the advice of the rebel papers of the State
and vote down the Constitution to be sub
mitted to them on the l3th, l4th and 10Th of
August. There is no serious objection urged
against it other than that negroes had hand
in framing it, and that it recognizes the right
of colored men to vote.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

GoLDwrs SMITH, Professor of History ut
Oxford University, and one of the most dis
tinguished among England's men of culture,
some time ago announced his intention Of
spending some years in this country, and
Notwithstanding the earnest persuasions of
host of friends and admirers, has adheard to
his purpose. 1t was proposed to make him
member Of Parliament, in which body he
would have added strength to the already
able ranks of the Liberals, but he preferred
to pursue his object Of studying the United
States and its history. 1t is understood that
he will shortly arrive in this country, and
will reside for some time at Providence, but
as il is announced that the energetic Presi-
dent White of the new Cornell University at
Ithaca, New York, has secured his services
ms Professor of English and general Consti-
tutional History in that great institution, we
presume he will remove to Ithace, when his
duties there commence. We congratulate
Cornell University on its Enterprise and sue
cess in obtaining the aid of SO eminent and
progressive scholar as Goodwin Smith,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

"The Land Of Reeoaeitsd Representatives,"
BY MARA.
saw thee in that land,
Where shadowy things are real,
Where the dead arise at our command,
And their clasping hand we feel.
saw thee In that land
Where distant friends seem near,
The trysting place with cherished ones.
We may not meet with here.
Isaw thee In that land,
Where time and space are not,
Where one need but name the loved and lost
To see them on the spot.
saw thee in that land.
That land the fairest yet,
This side the great eternal shore,
Where weary hearts forget.
saw thee in that land,
And ioyed at thy caress,
The loving pressure ofthy hand,
Thy words of tenderness
] saw thee in that land,
And the brief dream of bliss
Now fingers like some faded Joy.
Some long lost happiness.
saw thee in that lind;
Ali me, that dreams should be
So like the bliss we may not know,
This side eternity.
LifQ's tide will ebb and How
Till by the strean, we stand,
But till that day thou will not know
saw thee in that land.
IUsE 8Oth, 1868.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

THE THIRD Party MOVEMENT at Wash.
ington seems to have come to an untimcly
end We shall be disappointed, however,
II A. J. and $. P. 9. give any hearty sup
port to Seymour and Blair. They arc more
than human If they do, and certainly no.
body suspects them of that.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

The SENATE Foreign Affairs Committee
have agreed to report the Alaska Appropri-
alton bill without the House amendment,
and to recommend that the Senate insist
upon simple appropriation bill without
any proviso. This will throw the bill into
the conference committee.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

The spring and summer term of the Wyoming
Seminary closed on Thursday, the 10th instant,
by grand literary, musical and dramatic enter
tainmcnt.
Many of the honorary Trustees, the Executive
Committee and the Professors of the Institution
were assembled at the residence of c. p. Rams
dell, when the Wyoming Cornet Brass Band,
coming along, stopped ard serenaded the strang-
ers Hon. N. B. Smithcrs was called out and
made very fine impromptu speech. G. p. Rams
dell was also called on and made few remarks,
welcoming the party to his house and thanking
them for their presence. Having partaken of ice
cream and other Injuries, the crowd marched to
the College building to listen to the following in
teresting programme of exercises -
Music, by the Choir.
Prayer, by A. ID. Davis.
Satufdtory, by Miss Lizzie Stevenson.
Music, by the brass band.
Recitations-" Pleading at the Bal" by lido G.
Ramsdell; "Beauties of Nature" by Miss Anna
Lndalc.
Music, by Miss Kinny and Miss Niekerson.
Periodical-"The Casket, by Miss Mollie f.
Harris.
Music by the brass band.
Oiution--" Progress" by McKendree Down
ham.
Music, by the Choir.
7ableaus-preparcd by Miss Carrie Stevenson,
by Caleb jackson.
=
0rigiaat Poem-"A Morning walk" Thomas
Irons.
Music "Don't you go, Tommy" by Emma
Ramsdell assisted by j, 7. Jakcs, and the "Old
Folks"
Debate Resolred, That the learned Professions
offer greater advantages to young men than the
Mercantile, affirm, w. +. Powell deny, Thomas
Downham.
Music by Miss knny and father.
Dramd-" The Apprentice" (arranged by Miss
Anna Downham,) by Thos Irons.
Music, by the brass band.
Paiedict0,y--' Continuity in Endeavor," by
Miss Mollie Clark.
Music by the Choir.
The performance was one of the very best which
il has ever been my good fortune to listen 10, and
reflected great credit on the Professors of the In
sitution, and all who took part in the exerci-
ses. Several distinguished and prominent gentle
men of the State were present.
On the following morning a leaye-taking was
held In the chapel room, where prayer was offer
cd by Rev. Mr.. Burke. Remarks were made by
the different members of the faculty and trustees
present, and Whitley w. Meredith ESQ
The expressions OF approval Of the whole con-
course gratifying to The faculty. The public ex-
aminations which had been rigidly conducted for
three proceeding days by the Professors and Wis
iting friends developed most extraordinary iui-
provement. Altogether the occasion has been
one Of very great interest The new catalogue
makes an exhibit of eghty-seyen students in all
br4 nclcs. The next term will commence Sep
tembcr 18th.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

VIZ HAVE received a splendid engraving of
General Grant, by Sartain, from Messrs. Bartle-
sou & Co., publishers Ifany person out of EN-
ployment wants to make money let him send fol
| specimen of this handsome picture, and take
orders for 1t. There are hosts of families withsu
good engraving of the popular general, and {
rare chance is offered for profitable agency.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

1t is confidently stated that General
John A. Dix, now American Minister at
Paris, is one Of the thousands of war Demo
Gratis who in refusing to support Seymour
and Blair, will heartily sustain Grant and
.Colfax,
many, the question is whether he will now
be likely to see-more.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23
The wAsnlNeroN CORRESPONDENT of the

Boston advertiser has the following:-
A gentleman from Tennessee says that
several delegates from that State to the New
York Convention are going to support Grant
and Colfax. 1t is further stated that they
get their cues from the White House and
that the President--while he will not come
out for Grant-will do nothing either ofli-
cially or personally to help SEYMOUR.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

RELEASED. - The locomotive ..Gen. thigh
man." belonging to the Maryland and Delaware
Railroad, seized about two months by Sheriff
Collins, of Kent county, has been released. The
engine was allowed To stand ont in the weather
while in the custody of the Sheriff, and thereby
had its outward nppenrance damaged.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

THIkvEs.-On Saturday night some thieves
broke into the milk house of our town alderman,
James Il. Davis, and stole lot of butter fresh
meat and other things, which had been put there
for the use OF Sunday. Our town seems to be in
Tested with n number OF such characters, who
viii not work and MS a consequence must steal
ior support We hope some of them may soon
be caught in their nefarious dongs, and Justice
meted out to them in Il manner they Deserve
Nntuai Friend
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

MOONLIGHT EXCLUSION. Delaware Council,
No. 3 Order of United American Mechanics
will make moonlight excursion down the Della
ware Bay, on the steamer John Syiresier on
Thursday evening" August 9th.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

PA1ESTs.-The following residents of this city
have just been granted letters patent >
William Morgey, of Wilmington, DEL, for inn
provement in bending fifth wheels.
j. Morton Poole, of " Wilmington, DEL, assignor
to self, w. t. Porter and T. s. Poole, of same
place, for improved machine for turning cylind-
q
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

HoRsE SroLEN.-Ievis IL. Lamborn, of Mill
Creek Hundred, offers reward of fifty dollars
for. the recovery of a fine bay horse which was
stolen on last Saturday night. He valued II at
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

STEAM MILI.-Messrs.T .Tasker& Brown propose
to erect large flour mill at New Castle the pres
cnt season. 1t will require about 100000 bricks
for the walls, and will contain six run of stone
The object Is to make first class establishment
y.-RpDuJiiruD
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

THE wouIp-IE MuRDERERs.-The names of
the four colored men whose arrest, charged with
BEING the parties who caused a railroad accident
at Wyoming, we recently mentioned, are Abri-
ham Gibbs, James Gibbs, Samuel Gibbs, and
Seyalla Eaton
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

CnrAp.-The price of Boughman, Thomas e
Co.'S new map of the Peninsula is remarkably
low. Only $3.50, We advise those wanting ii,
which means every business and professional man
and every head Of family, to subscribe for it
soon, for we think it altogether likely that il they
wait until all the subscribers are supplied that
they will have to pay more for it. 1t Is almost as
large, snd much more beautifully finished than
the old map of Delaware, now so scarce, and
this sold for So in cheap times, and, old
and behind the times as it is sells for more than
that now. We feel deep interest in the success
of the enterprise. for the map was SO badly need
ed that we have frequently publicly and privately
urged its publication, and if no one else had un-
dertaken it would have published 1t ourselves,
though it is out of our regular line. We are sin
eerey glad also that the publishers have felt that
it would pay to put it at a price So low that it
cannot but receive wide circulation.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23
The Railroad to the West.


REPORTS FROM ALONG THE ROUTE.
1t is proposed, as the public doubtless under
stand, to organize that portion of the Wilmington
and Western Railroad located in this State, under
charter granted at the last session Of the Iepis-
ature to the " Delaware and Chester County
Railroad In Pennsylvania, it is presumed, the
enterprise can 90 forward under the provisions
of the General Railroad Law. To organize the
Company in this State requires a preliminary un-
conditional subscription of $50, ,00O The portion
OF this sum which it has been agreed should be
raised along the route, outside of Wilmington,
has been already subscribed, and there is the most
encouraging degree of interest manifested every
where.
MEETINGS. IN PENNSYLVANIA.
A letter from Little Elk Mills,n Lancaster
Co., to the Oxford Press, dated July 1ith, says I:
l enclose You few notes of the proceedings of
the Railroad Meeting held at this place on Sat-
urday evening, July 1lth, for the purpose of
raising funds To assist in surveying and locating
the Wilmington and Western Railroad,
The meeting was well attended and much in
terest displayed. Capt T. 7. Woolens acted as
President, and Linton Stephens, ESD, was APP
pointed Secretary. The President on taking the
chair, made few pointed remarks on the great
Importance of the road to the people of Penn
| eyiNsnlui unu y very IDeThl SUN was
subscribed. A committee, consisting OF Capt 7.
T. Wo0llens and Abner Mclaughlin, on behalf OF
Chester county, and Stephen Gilbert, OF Mary
land, were appointed to wait on the friends of
this great enterprise, to receive such aid as will
insure speedy location of the road. Messrs
Woollens and Mclaughlin will call on the people
along the proposed line from Little Elk Mills to
the Octoraro for subscriptions and we feel conf
dent they will meet with that encouragement the
great thoroughiarc demands.
Il lf
ting from Kinks mills, Lancaster county, says =
have seen great deal Of late in the Press
concerning the Wilmington and Western Rail.
road. heard Mr.. Bye and other gentlemen say
that il possible they would bring the road to pass
through kinsey Run; ifnot it would pass neal
Kirk mills, thence on to New Texas. If so VIZ
shall feel as proud as our nelghbors when we heal
those peaceful valies reverberating the puff puff
of the iron steed." When this Is accomplished
any one who has the means will be able to rattl,
of to the Pacific coast, to the South or whereye
their wandering minds may desire. Who ther
Will say there is nothing new under the sun p
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

ApMITTED.-At the July term of the Circuit
Court, for Wicomico county, Md, the 9th inst,
David 7. Stewart and Chls. f. Holland, Esqs.,
both of Delaware, were admitted to the Bar of
that rounty
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

MAIL CIIANoE.--The mail from New Castle TO
Red Lion has been ordered changed from daily
trips to three times week.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

THE BERRY TRADE.-The wild berry trade-
whortleberries and blackberrics-is an important
one on this peninsula. II has hardly fairly COM
menccd yet, but yesterday there were shipped
from stations along the route of the Delaware X.
r., five car loads, mainly of berries. Each OF
these car loads will on an average net $1,000 to
thepersons delivering them at the stations. This
distribution Of about 5000 per day along the
line of this road, much Of it going into the pock-
cts Of the very poorest class Of the people, is a
perfect God send, such n one ms weaillier com
munties. like those to the north of us, can scarce
~ appreciate. Many poor people down in the
lower counties have been in an almost suffering
condition on account of the partial failure Of the
crops last year. They can now for some time al
most live ON berries, and get considerable money
for what they sell, and their whole families can
find work at picking The moic children the
more reypnup
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

SuS STRokE.-Mr. James Evans, Jr, of this
town, was overcome by the heat on Wednesday.
Although he was greatly prostrated by it's effects
for some hours, he has, We are glad to stale, so
far convalesced rs to be able to be about.-Dekd-
lcufedR.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

The Florida Democrats are to hold a
State Convention, to nominate Electors, OF
Tallahassee, Oh Aug 0.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

JEFFERSON SrREET.-Quite number of work
men arc busily engaged in grading the bed of
from which we judge that it will soon be open
for travel.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

SuNsrRuck-O of the workmen ON the Ma
ryland and Delaware Railroad overcome by the
intense heat died on Thursday of last week.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

BUSINESS CnANGE.-Martin Lane has withdrawn
from the firm OF Walton, Whann 4 Co., manu-
iacturers of ground bone and phosphate. E. I.
partners.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

SUDDEN DEArH.-On Friday, at about noon
William A. Murdick, while working in a shop in
the second story of the building formerly used as
sash factory by j. G. Seeds, on Front street,
between Jefferson and Madison, suddenly fell
and shortly afterwards died. He was painter
and had the day before been engaged in painting
the cornice OF the front OF the City Hall. Ills
death is attributed TO the intense heat. He was u
worthy young mar, good citizen and an active
member ef the Central Presbyterian Church and
It's Young Mems Christian Association.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

PERsoNAL.-Mayor Larkin,of Chester, left that
city on Wednesday last on an excursion to tho
Delaware Breakwater Cape May and thereabouts,
on the steam pleasure yacht James Fryer.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

PERsoNAL.-The Delapdrean has information
to the effect that James r. Booth, Esq, formerly
of New Castle in this County, has reached Cali
fornia where he intends to take up his residence.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

TRucK.-Fruit, vegetables and all that sort of
marketing coming under the comprehensive title
of truck" continues to come North in con-
stantly increasing quantities over the Annamessic
Line and Delaware Railroad. Eleven car loads OF
such freight for Philadelphia, and one car load
for New York, left Norfolk at half-past seven
tween b and O'Clock this evening These
twelve car loads contained 2G94 boxes mainly of
tomatoes and cucumbers and 1856 barrels of ap-
pies and potatoes, principally the latter-Fri-
days Commercial
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

building are about up aud they are now waiting
on the contractors for the mason work, Will
mington firm.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-23

THE JOHN SYiNEsrER.-The steamboat John
Sylvester built in Jersey City, by Mr.. s..
length Of keel, one hundred aud nincty-two feet !;
twenty-ninc feet beam ten feet depth of hold,
coppered and copper fastened Her engine was
built by Murphy, McCurdy & Warden, of 1Gs
West ST., New York. The cylinder is "A inches
in diameter, with ten feet stroke of piston and
two boilers. She made her trial trip on the iih
OF April, 1866, and the same day left for Norfolk,
took her place on that route on the 1th of that
month. and continued on the James river until
the 4th inst, when she was transferred to the
Delaware