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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
UNITED STATES PRESIDENT GRANT.
The Mnrylaudcrs in Councii-Dcmocrat-
ictOnventios at Baltimore Chase talk
ed Of and conclusion not 50 inst ruct.

The MnryIauders in Comncii-Democrnt-
ic convention at baltimore Chase talk
ed Of and conclusion not so instruct.
The Maryland Democratic Convention, on
Wednesday left its delegates to New York
uninstructcd, that they might vote us they
found advisable. The Pcndleton men were
outyoted and this policy adopted in the in
terests Of Hancock and Chase.
Various parties made brief speeches.
Henry W. Archer was opposed to the no
instruction resolution, and in favor Of Pen
dleion. He was not sure that Judge Chase S
record comedies with the principles of the
Democratic party, and he would scarcely be
willing to give him his support even if he
could defeat the Radicals We want to
nominate and elect men whose principles
are in conformity with those OF the great
Democratic party. Applause. We want
not soldier, but civilian
John Smith, of Carroll County, was with
any man that could whip down The Radical
faction. Applause. He didn't ask and
/ didn't care about any m.n 5 former opinions,
So that he was now honestly opposed 10 the
Radicals. lie hoped that the resolution
4 woul,l not hc rcconsidercd, as he wished no
instructions 70 be given 10 the delegates. LII
was not politically a Judge Chase man, lie.
cause he believed that Chase was too much
in favor Of negro suffrage, but rs lie also un
dcrstoOd him TO be IL universal amnesty man
there was certainly some recommendation in
that. Applause.
John Richie, Of Frederick spoke in iavol
of l'cndlcion. DO you only want to whiT
Grant and ColiaX personally: No, ii i.
Their principles That we are combating
Personally, there was hut little that conlt
he charged against them. Applause.
Various others spoke, and finally an amend
mcnt 10 the no-instructipn resolution wa,
adopted. To the effect that Said delegate.
10 vote for no candidate in the soundncss o
whose constitutional principles they hay,
not entire confidence which amounted, o
coursc, 10 just nothing nj all
OF the four delegates ut large, Carmichac
and Dennis are FIR l'endleton and Blair ant
Gwinn for Hancock.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
Convention of Border State ColOred
Republicans.

crcularhas been issued by aboutforty colorcd
men Of Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, Western
Virginia and Delaware, calling convention of
colored republicans from those States. to meet
in Baltimore on the III of August next, To con-
slider whether 5000, 900 loyal citizens shall b. still
disiranchised or not The call refers 10 the
fact that the Chicago convention has 'remem-
bcred the rights of the loyal citizens Of the So
called reconstructed States" and regrets ms
more could have hecn done for the claims and
rights Of the loyal citizens Of the so-calhd
loyal States" The objects of the contemplated
convention are as follows; !. To organize the
colorcd people OF these States rs political unit
looking towards equal rights, with decided polit-
ica machinery. q To devise the best means for
successfully agtating the reform of the present
unrepublican constitutions of these Sales.--future
publican in DISTINGUISHING not less than 100000
voters on account OF color. 3. To call the at
,cgtion Of the American people to the wrongful
position which weare compelled 10 occupy in the
national commonwealth.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

Thursday, was largely attended, the process
sionreaching mile and half, and contain
ing three thousand persons The ceremonies
were conducted in simple and unostenta-
tious manner, as was proper under the cir
cumstances. The remains were buried at
Woodward Hill Cemetery, in the suburbs Of
Lancaster. His will is to be opened to-day.
He is understood to have left legacy to the
poor of the city of Lancaster. His estate is
computed at $a0O,0O His last words were:
son, Lord Almighty, as thou wilt! I"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

The following is said to he part of a recent
conversation between Governor Curtin and Gen.
Grant -
"Why do yon like the Mcthodists, General ?"
finally asked Curtin.
Because their religion is one of hard knocks
They take hold of a man and never let him drop
until they hive either converted him or scared
him 50 he will say h- prayers some time in his
life and thus be saved,' said Grant, with smile.
Then, toe, it is an American religion. The
Methodists arc entirely democratic yet no chui ch
appreciates the value OF union, liberalization, or
Capitalization IN government more than the Meth
odsts. | wish that onr national Government had
the liberty and the strength that ii ought to have
from proper exercise Of these principles"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11


In the House of Representatives, on Monday
last, Mr.. Getz, of Pennsylvania, introduced n
hill "to authorize the construction OF railroad
and telegraph line from the city of Washigton-
ton, d. c., to the city of Cleveland Ohio, by the
nearest direct line" The bill names MS incorpoi-
ators George L. Lcec, Charles Colnc d. {.
Forney, William W. DUNCAN, Peter Gardner, of
the District of Columbia; Hugh l., Gallagher, Of
Va. Philip Quigley, of Delawarci VIM. +. John
SON Charles NJ. Hall, Andrew NJ. Sallade, of Pa;
George W. Morling, Alfred Spates of Md. Theo-
dore Cook of Ohio; and all such other persons
who shall or may be associated with them, under
the title of "Thc Atlantic and Northern Lakes
Railroad and Telegraph Company" are author
lied to construct railroad and Telegraph between
the points named by the most fcasibl. route, with
authority 10 extend said lines from Cleveland to
sny other point on the lakes. also to any point
on the Potomac river and Chesapeake bay.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

THE Hon. HENRY BARNARD, commissioner
of the Department of Education, appointed
under an act of Congress, has transmitted to
both houses Of Congress series Of general
and special reports Of colleges, schools, and
departments Of science, applied TO the in
dustrial arts, aided by the national land
grants; State normal Schools and other in
stitutions for training Of teachers and
schools, and schools OF architecture, with
illustrations of buildings recently erected fol
schools in some of the principal cities Of The
cot1ntrv
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
CURRENT NOTES.


Reports Of the California grain crop are IA
yorable in the extreme.
The Reading CPa) bipatcA reports seven
:" lifelong Democrats wl1 declare themselves
for Grant and COlaX.
Miles o'Reilly charges the Democratic party
with cowardicc never before practced by any
political organization and predicts the falling 10
pieces OF the party before the summer campaign
which Grant and Colfax are about to wage
| against it.
Judge Lewis, of West Chester who has been
in Europe more than year has arrived in this
coantry.
-Nallandisham wants the Democrats 10 fight
General Grant by acknowledging that lie is a
pretty good soldier, but contcnding that the
country does not want soldier at ALL
-Gcnera Meade Is declared 10 be a supporter
of Grant and ColtdX.
THE Tanners are a new organization form
cdat ogdcnsburg, \ y, TO support Gen. Grant. +"
They are to parade in leather aprons.
IA poor innocent baby III this city, has ac-
tually been named after the infamous " Brick"
Pomeroy, Of the La Crosse Democrat. II tile
child lives 10 manhood, he will bitterly feel this
injury.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

MKssRs. MooRHEAp, MAYNARD, AND NH
LACK, who had been appointed a sub-Com
mittee on tariff bill have reported bill to
the House Committee on Ways and Means,
but by vote of 3 to it was postponed to
next December. This practically settles the
question that no tariff revision will be made
at this session.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

The SENATE COMMITTEE on Foreign ltela-
tions have reported against the confirmation
of Gen. Mcclellan as Minister TO England,
and Hon. S. S. Cox as Minister to Austria,
and it is understood that these nominations
are to be disposed of at the next Executive
session of the Senate.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

HV W dSIIIFIEIVH correspondence VI lHc
Philadelphia Post says -
have heard a story tonight relative to
the writing Of General Grants letter of ac-
ceptance, which may be interesting to the
admirers of The General. A prominent gen
tleman called on the General yesterday
morning at his headquarters, and the CON
versation turned on the Chicago nomination.
"By the way" said Grant, 81 have TO
write that letter and us he said so he turn
ed to his desk and wrote ii in few minutes.
When it was written he called in the mem
bers of his staff and read it to them Only
one word was objected 10, and the general
yielded and changed it. The whole thing
did not occnpy more than ten minutes, and
it was copied and put into the mails within
half an hour.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
The state central Commiatee.

In pursuance of the authority placed in his
hands by the recent Republican State Convention,
Henry +. Rodney, Esq, the President has APP
pointed the following gentlemen to act as State
Central Committee, during the campaign:-
Anthony Higgins, Esq, w. ID. Nolen, Lieut..
James Lewis, II. II AIcMullen, and John Pillipg,
OF New Castle county.
Dr. W. 4. Collins, Wilson l.. Cannon, and
DIR. W. Z. Davidson, of Kent.
Isaac NJ. Fisher, DR.. J. s. Pretlyman, and Jas.
w LYNCH of Sussex
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

The Louisville Courier is one of the
papers opposing General Grant and joining
in the personal attacks upon him. 1t is not
surprising, at all, Tor the Courier is now edit
ed by General Simon Bolivar Buckner, who
with all his rebels, was bagged at Fort Don
alison nv GRANT
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

CONCERNING ) nuYLEE CotF,X-thc printer,
editor and next Vice President, Inc Detroit
Past says
lie is Tie first printer ever nominated for
50 high an office as the Vice Presidency.
In fact, lie is the nonparcil Of printers. the
pearl Of the craft, and No diamond type
OF Il man. He will make capital Vice
President and although the noblcsi Roman
Of them all the italics will sustain him III an
emphatic manner. Ills popularity is with
out and will make the opposition SCI
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

PHiLApELpHIA, June 10--The Republicans of
the Second Congressional District, to-day, nomi-
mated Hon. Charles O'Neill, the present member,
for Congress.
Benjamin L. Berry is nominated In the First
District.
Hon. Leonard Myers Is nominated In the Third
and Hon. VIM. d. Kelley in the Fourth.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

Tue PHILADELPHIA Posr, discussing the
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Westill think, however, thai Congress has
tic constitutional right TO prohibit any State
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elections Of United States officers.
In other words, suffrage does MT properly
belong to State control. Just So
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS,


WEDNESDAY.
In the Senate, Mr.. Sumner offered resOlu-
tons declaring that the Senate is not at any
time II Court invested with judicial power,
and that Senators are responsible to their
constituents for their votes on impeachment,
Notwithstanding their oaths. The resolu-
tons was ordered to be placed on the jour
nal aud printed The bill to extend the time
for completing the California Pacific Rail
road was passed. The bill providing t,m-
porary government for the territory of Wy
oming was passed. The Conference report
ON the Army Appropriation was agreed to.
In the House, the resolution declaring Co
lumbus Deano entitled TO the seat now oc-
cupied by Mr.. Morgan, from Ohio. was
adopted, and Mr.. Delano was sworn in. Mr..
Woodward of Penna offered resolutions of
respect to the memory of Ex- President Blu
chanan. Mr.. rarnsworh, of ILL.,, suggested
that the resolutions be modified, as the
House could not he expected to commend
the patriotic motives of Mr. Buchanan. He
could not so vote. Mr.. Blaine, of Me-, of
iercd substitute, emitting the commenda-
tory language, but Mr. Woodward refused
to accept il. Mr.. Stevens asked Mr. Wood
ward to omit the words liability and patriotic
motives, etc, but Mr.. Woodward said that
though the House might strike them out. he
would not consent to it. On motion of Mr..
Farnsworth, the resolutions were then tabled
by a vote of ~ yeas to AZ nays. Mr. Paine,
of Wis, from the Reconstruction Commit
tee, reported back the Arkansas hill with a
substitute, hut Mr.. Brooks having raised the
point that majority Of the committee had
not authorized the report, the House, by a
majority OF one vote, refused to receive ii.
Mr. Blaine's resolution, directing that com
mittec of seven be appointed 10 attend Mr..
Buchanan's funeral was again brought up
and adopted. Speeches on the Tax hill were
made in evening session.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

In the Senate, George G.. Gorham, the new
Secretary, was sworn in. The bill to admit
the recognized Southern States was con
sidcred. The report Of the Conference Com
mittee on the Arkansas bill, making il sub
staniialy the same as proposed by the
House, was adopted. Mr. Wilson attempted
to have the Frecdmen's Bureau bill considc.
ed, but the Senate went into Executive SEES.
sion and soon adjourned
In the House, Mr.. Cullom, of ILL.,, intro
duced n bill relating to reissue OF patents,
which was referred On motion of Mr.. Wood,
Of \. u, the Speaker was requested to cx-
tend public reception TO the Chinese En-
bassy, in the Hall of the House, and it was
agreed that the reception should take
place on Tuesday morning at eleven O'Clock.
The Tax bill was considered in Committee
of the Whole, sections - to 50 being dis
posed OF, and some amendments of details
made when the committee rose. Conference
report On the Arkansas bill was presented
and Mr.. Eldridgc moved to lay it on the
table. While voting on the motion the hour
Of ) o'clock arrived, and the House adjourn
ed it having been previously agreed TO ad-
journ at that hour.
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

In the Senate, George G.. Gorham, of Cal
ifornia, was elected Secretary, to succeed
Colonel Forney, resigned. Mr.. Buckalew
then announced the death of ex- President
Buchanan, aud moved that the Senate al
jouin out of respect to his memory, which
was agreed to.
In the House, a bill was passed relieving
discharged soldiers settling on public lands
from payment of the Homestead fee. On
motion OF Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, the
Senate amendment to the Arkansas bill was
non-concu-red in, and conference asked
The Tax bill was then considered in Com
mittee Of the Whole, and five sections dis
posed Of Pending consideration of the
sixth, the House adjourned.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
Telegraphic News.
PHILADELPHIA.
0'Neill, Myers and Kelley Re-nominated

Rqpu1tiocm Candidates for Congress.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

In the Senate, Mr.. Van Wrinkle from the
Pension Committee reported against the hill
declaring that marriage shall not forfeit n
widows pension. Mr.. Davis Of Ky, intro.
dnccd bill, (which was referred to facilitate
the adjustment of questions between The
United States and the States. The hill ad.
uniting the recognized Southern States
was taken up, and the propriety Of includ-
ing Alabama was discussed until adjourn
ment.
In the House, n number of bills were in
trodcced and referred. The resolution of
iercd on Monday of last week by Mr. IIol-
man, OF Indiana, looking to the taxation Of
United States bonds, came up in order and
was referred to the Ways aud Means Com,
mlttcc by vote of SO yeas to "a nays.
The conference report on the Arkansas bill
was concurred in, and the bill goes to the
President, The Speaker said he lad Il pcti-
| ton from Chas. W. Wooley, which the nil.
toner claimed would purge him ofconlcinpt.
Mr.. Butler objected to its presentation and
offered resolution, which was adopted di-
recting that communications from Wooley
be sent TO the Committee of Investigation
After some debate, Mr.. Shelabargcr, oil
ONO, offered a resolution directing that
Wooley be brought before the House Il,
make such statement as might purge hin
Of his contempt. The resolution was agreed
to, and Woolcy was brought in by the Ser
geant alarms. The Speaker then aske,
Mr.. Wooley if he was ready to make III,
statement required. Wooley presented ,
paper containing bis statement, wliereupoi
Mr.. Shelabarger offered resolution. whicl
was agreed to, directing that Woolcy he re
quired TO state whether he is willing TO @,
before the Committee of Managers and an
swcr the questions he has heretofore refused
The question being put to Wooley, he ex
pressed his willingness to Ito so, AMI he wa
remanded to the custody of the Sergeant al
Arms until he should be again examined b
the Committee. The tax bill was then col,
sidcrcd in Committee OF the Whole.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
WILMINGTON, DEL:
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th, 1868.

For President, - General o. s. GRANT
OF THE WHOLE REPUBLIC.
Vice President, SCHUYLER O0LFAX,
OF INDIANA.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

HOWARD NJ JENKINs,l Ep,,ons q PRopn,xroas,
WILMER ATKINSON, Apii'A' " no'