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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17
WINNING HIS SPURS.

A pleasant, shaded place in A deem woods.
with bro)k slaptipp downward tbro, oh
the shadow, and dropping in miniature cas-
cades ever low ridges, or murmuring over
the mossy stones at the bottou,. ,ELe trees
about were of patriarcbal arowth. and some
bad brayed the sum and storm of A, cent,,rv
The leaves undertook formed . a soft couch
and beneath one of these, with his head rest
ing upon his arm, a young man lay asleep.
There was something in his attitude, as he
lay there, which bespoke power Of mind OF
a high order. His forehead white as a wo-
mans, was high and bold. lis nose aquil-
inc, his features angular---too much so for
beauty and at first glance one might have
said he was u homely man.. But second
glance was sure to be followed by another
until his intimate friends were ready to
swear that he was handsome. He lay there
with sf.ile upon his lip, like boy asleep.
The birds in the branches fitted to and
fro, and doubtless, II they could think,
wondered what that great fellow was
doing there under their trees. He slept
on for hours. lie had been a worker,
no idler, in the great battle Of life. A man
who had taken the cup of human life and
drained it 10 the lees. A man whose life
was embittered even now, and who had
hungered for better times for the men of the
earth until he grew weary of waiting and
watching for something that never came.
MANY a man. before his time had ,os,
heart In this hoo,less struaa,a and cohr;o,
Too was n, s,ronoar than ,bov ~. ,od
thing whep n man at ,h;r,v o;va. nm ne, az
useless and unsatisfaciorv "Get money
for money ia nowern And Gabr;., Loo bsd
mot even this IN labor for. He had monev
enouoh and h,s vas No, n n.,rre n, a., ~,
boarding or IN love money for monev,s saLe
He onlv cared for I, far ,be mood Il would
do. But he was weary of the city, and had
come to the place where he was born and
bred, and hoped to lie down among the
flowers ON the old farm and forget the mil
lennium had not come, nor was likelely to
come soon. He found himself better in the
country. His heart opened and grew
younger. He felt better, purer, nobler than
he had felt for years, when going the round
oil young man IN society In New fork-at
theatres' at sparring crios, at balls, and the
Opera. There was something In this quiet
country ME iuii Oh s'rong pleasures. Com
ing out That morning ior walk he had
found out THIS shady nook, and remembered
1t as place which he mad frequented when
boy. driving the cows home from the pas
ture on the other side OF the woods. Chance
had protected his old haunt. 1t had been
the property OF an extremely rich old man,
who would not allow tree to be cut down.
He was dead now, and the axes of the chop
per could be heard on the other side Of the
grove; but this place had thus far been
spared.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

The Democrats of the 10th Pennsylva-
mia district, (Schuylkill and Lebanon, coun-
ties, have nominated James j. Connor, of
Schuylkill, for Congress. The conferees on
ly agreed after protracted session, and the
easy election of General Cake, the Republi-
can candidate, is santicipated.
General Schenck writes from Ohio that
the campaign in that State ia being prosecu-
ted with uncommon vigor, and with the
most brilliant prospects Of success.
The State Convention of Massachusetts,
like the LEGISLATURE, is an immense body
The Convention of Wednesday had 1853
delegates, representing s04 cities and towns.
To the Democratic charge that the Repub-
lican party are in favor ofhigh taxes, let the
truthful reply be ever ready that, within the
year, reduction Of taxation to the amount
Of $67, ,O00,00 has been made, and more
than 10, 900 articles of product and manu-
facture have been withdrawn from the tax
lists. ..'.l-..
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17
9elam,are Tribntte
Thursday, September IL, 1855.

PENNSYLVANIA owes John Hartranft, the
gallant soldier and honest man, at least
twenty thousand majority next month. Three
years ago-the ''of'' year-when there was
no National ticket nor Congressional elec-
tion, she gave him twenty-five thousand, and
now that Grant leads the column, and the
loyal and faithful congressman are to be re-
chosen, she ought to endorse the fidelity of
his course as Auditor General, by a majority
none less. John Hartranft is one Of the
men we brag about; as he never blows for
himself,it is necessary that his friends should
do 1t for him, and we do say that Pennsyl-
vania has never had a more vigilant, more
conscientious, or more efficient custodian of
her finances than her present Auditor
General. l347
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17
The McCrone's Woods Pic-Nic
Small Turn.out--Dancing,s Speeches, q c.


The great picnic at McCrone's Woods, which
has been the anticipation of the young ladieb and
gentlemen of the Democratic persuasion, for
some time, took place yesterday.
At IL o'clock, the hour announced fot the
gathering, nobody was on the ground but work.
men engagedinputting upt orefreshment stands.
large stand for the band had previously been
erected, and platform, As by 60, for the dancers.
The delegations soon began TO arrive, and ac-
costing the representative of the CoMMERcIAr, to
inquire where the speakers stand was and where
they could find the best place to see the dancing
and hear the speeches. Of course we had to ex-
plain that owing to some oversight we were not
on the Committee of Arrangements.
At - o'clock, no speakers stand had yet been
erected A delegation of eight arrived from
Ogletown and an omnibus load from Newark.
Carriages come driving in from the surrounding
country and little groups of Democrats arc dis
cussng the depressing influence of the Whining
ton election. The following programme for
dancing is posted up - 4 s,a
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17
Veto for Grant.

We fought long with the trait'rous hordes,
On many bloody feld.
We showed them then, that Union men
In battle never yield.
But we have foes at home to fight,
And for the hght we pant
Charge ballots, men, At them again,
And vote for Central Grant.
CuoRus-Then rally to the ballot.box,
Hear how the music rolls,
We whipped the rebels In the field
Iet's whip them at the polls.
'Three hundred thousand more" we con
To stop the Rebels rant,
Then at them once again, brave boys,
And vote for Central Grant
Twas Grant, who on to vict'ry, led
The armies Of the right,
Let's show them how, we'll conquer now
Ulysses leads the asht.
The bugle sounds from shore to shore,
Then rally. nought can daiint,
The men Of might, who now will fight
For Truth and Central Grant.
Cnoxus-Then rally, &c.
We whipped the rebels at the South.
Now atthe North again,
Let's make our votes, be but the notes
or all true Union men.
Well tell the "Copperheads" at home
To give them aid we can't,
We're Boys In Blue, we must be true,
And vote for Central Grant
CnoHUs-Then rally. &c.
We vote for equal rights 10 lll,
And tho he black may be,
He has right, to vote or fight
For home and liberty,
Then a. we rally to the polls,
This is the song we'll chant,
"Ffee rights alike, to black and white,
The platform Of our Grant,"
CHoRUs-Then rally, &c.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

CHANGE AT THE BREAKwATER LIGHr-HousE.-
Ship captains and others navigating Delaware
change of lights at the Brealxwater light station.
On or about the goth of September and for II
few days thereafter, a fixed light will be shown
instead Of the present light which is varied by
flashes This change,it is expected, will continue
flashes will be shown as usual. ID. M.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

School DIVIDENDS We have received letters
from the country ihquiring when the school divi-
ing us why they are not paid now? We are un-
able to answer these questions. The dividends
have heretofore, been paid in August. The
State Treasurer has doubtless some good reason
for delay,--Gdzeue g
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

Posr OFFICE AFFArRs.-A new Office isestab-
lished. named Marydell, in Caroline county, Nd,
and F. NJ. Dunn appointed postmaster, Situated
between Kenton, Del, and Greensboro Md, on
the Delaware and Maryland railroad routes SER
vice six times week. At Kirkwood, New Castle
rosy Sna W. harrs y appointed
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

CATTLE DIsEAsE.--We learn that there are
number OF cattle In this country suffering from
disease similar to that of hog cholera. Captain
John Frel has two so affected. VIM. D. Heating
has just cured one Of his of the came disease. Ii
is supposed that the disease is contracted by their
being allowed to run out at night.-Centr
(1dA Obserrer ST. Il 5tqsfsf .Ff
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

ORDERED TO REpoRT.-Lieutenant P. +. Har-
rirgton, of this city, has been ordered toreport
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, by the drst OF
October
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

PERsoSAL.-With one exception, Rev. Fielder
Israel, Of this city, is the only Unitarian minister
In the United States, born South of Mason 81
Dixon's line. lie is native of Baltimore.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

A spirited and enthusiastic meeting of Republic
cans was held at Brackinyille, in Mill Creek Hd,
Thursday evening" From two hundred to three
hundred people were present, and speeches were
delivered by Colonel Nields and Richard Harring-
ton. Each spoke for about three quarters of an
hour, discussing at length the issues Of the can
pass. 95.i III. I.1l IA lail1l q Antp4s.tAh
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

ARREsrED.-James Gray, negro, was arrested
on Wednesday in Milford, charged with robbing
the till Of G. W. Davis, Esq. He was brought to
Georgetown Jail on Thursday.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

DEMooRAT1c NoMrNArroNs.-In Red Lion the
Democrats have nominated for Asseesor,''L. N.
McWhorter; Road Commissioner, Samuel b.
Suttou .E-s .-Nf .lSFl
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

APPoIsTED.-Col. A. J. Wright G. W. c. T.,
of the Order of Good Templars of Delaware, has
appointed Solomon Hersey. d. D. G. W. G. T.,
for New Castle County. Lodge Deputies and
others will address him at the Office OF the Cont
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

EpUcATIoNAL.-Rey. r. L. Dashiell, d. d., of
Orange N T., 1t is stated, has been elected Presi
dent of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa, in the
place Of H. M. johnson, d. D., deceased. Mr..
Dashiell Is native of Maryland. and graduate
OF Dickinson, of the class Of 1916.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

CHANGE OF HouR,-On and after Monday,
the 14th inst, passengers intending to take the
night express train South, on the Delaware Rail-
road line, should leave Philadelphia. at 11.80, z.
A. NJ, New Castle 2.O5, Middletown $50, Clay
ton 8.20, Dover 3.45, Harrington 4.30 Bridgeyille
o, .Seaford 5.15 Laurel 585, Salisbury 61O, Prin-
cess Anne 6 40, Westover 6 So and arrive at
Crisfeld at T.20, A. NJ. Also, on and after that
date, the New Castle accommodation train will
leave New Castle for Wilmington at 1150, A. M,
and returning, leave Wilmington for New Castle
ut 90, P. NJ
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

and was weaving garland for her bright
brown hair. Then he knew her we'll A
woman who, like himself, had tasted the
sweet and bitter to be found in New York
life and had tired Of A woman who
was called in society visionary lone
who looked for things impossible. One who
believed that alady of intelligence and re-
fnement had rights at least equal to those
of a common laborer, and that some day the
world would see IT,. Gabriel had rather
Stunned her in society. She had reputa-
tion as brilliant talker, and he was rather
afraid of clever women. They are apt to
show up too plainly the Inconsistencies ind
Irregularities of this world of ours. He had
always thought her handsome, but she had
new charm to-day sitting among her flow
ers. He thought of the young Squire who
heard ta,as.F
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-17

L. w. Stidham g. Son, Aalctioneefs, rsold on
Elisha Hoilinsswortb, decensed, as follows:-
The New York herald., 1868-06-07

creation rhe conclusion was rapturously Gpplaudeds
This composition was followed by q sonnet-.aers
1.-THE Great Maple Tree,n Dodworth composition,
and Of course favorite with the public. The march
being exceedingly popular Just now, was received
with enthusiasm. This concluded the first part Of
The second was opened with remnlscences fro%
ana Pronss aqoISss themes o% A.
Diable," &c. 1t is hardly necessary TO say,
that rendered as Meyerbeer's conceptions can bd
the greater part OF those assembled, who appeared
unusually intelligent in musical matters were re-
ceived with I" all the honors" There were also in
this division galop by Arnold, composition BY
Beethoven, concluding with moroccan from
The third part opened with the beautiful overture
of " Lurne," by W. v. Wallace, followed BY waltz
of Lanner; collocation by DOdworth, which included
grandmothers, such as ave are all Noddin' Mid Md
Noddin'," Sir Roger de Coverleyi' "There's mac
n%s Sy e Ts
evening ended (the programme having occupied
nearly three hours with an ARRANGEMENT OF natona!
airs which included +" Washingtons Grand March,
" Hail Columbia" "The Star Spangled Banner" and
:" Yankee Doodle" with some Introductory original
effects.
The close of yankee Dood'e' was the signal for
departure, and the vast assemblage, gratifed with
an afternoon OF music which included every style.
from the severely classic To the most unpretending
in composition, slowly turned their faces homeWard
The Park never looked more inviting than It dlq
ments of verdure dotted with brightly tinted nowersS
and as the meadows were the puDlics to tFampe on
Tor the day every went in, rich ana poor aliKe,
for physical rs Wen AS mental recreation.
The boys by hundreds were on that part OF tho
lawn devoted to the National came and they pitcnea
balls and batted with all their might, while bril-
lanty dressed individual, looking very much like
demoralized ZOuave out Of employment, would every
now and then, with nOnchalance that was really
provoking, ride across the grounds appropriated to
play on q particularly dilapidated camel, who did
not seem from his peculiar cries to admire the rabbe
Of little boys that followed close upon his heels.
shouting in most unearthly tones their admiration Of
the man who was so regardless Of life as to ride
"that 'ere animal" Our own opinion was that the
rider was slightly troubled with dyspepsia and have
ing read Bayard Taylor's observations camel tr0t
ting arrived the conclusion that the drOmedary In
the Park was just the thing for him If he could
stomach IL.
The boats on the Lake were fully patroDized, ana
the Rambe, as usual was the resort OF minated
ladies and gentlemen who are In love with nature.
The New York herald., 1868-06-07
SCIENTIFIC ITEMS.

At a recent sitting Of the Academy OF Sciences in
Paris, the result OF analysis OF a chronliferous
kind Of cast iron, from Medellin, South America.
was communicated. 1t Is whitish, composed Of
minute scales, and Of density equal to 745 II is
very hard and Is used for stampers to crush aurfer
quartz, probably owing to the existence Of about
two per cent OF chromium. NJ. Matteucci sent an
extract from the registers Of the Central Meteorolog
ical olcc, Florence showing that of the twenty
storms that burst the western coasts Of England
and Ireland In the months Of October, November and
December no less than twenty three were severely
felt In the Mediterranean; and that the contrary,
of the fortyone that occurred the shores OF Eng
land and Ireland during the months OF April, May,
June, July and August only eight reached Italy.
This is important, and may lead to some discovery
valuable to navigators. NJ Woestyn sent In q COM
munication on sugar refining without either lamp or
bone black or albumnous substances. The sugar
being dissolved he introduces O quantity OF lime
water, OF milky consistency, In proportion vary
ing between q few thousandth parts OF the saccha-
rne solution and few hundredths, according to the
impurities 20 be removed. The two liquids being
well mixed current OF carbonic acid IL driven
through, which converts the lime into carbonate;
ebulition and nterinR complete the rest. The fol.
lowing analysis OF the gaseous substances emitted
during the last eruption Ia the island OF Tercera and
the other Azores was also presented:Protocarbure
Of hydrogen, seventeen per cent: nitrogen, sixty-
The New York herald., 1868-06-07
HORSE NOTES.

Sam Mclaughlin says he will match Mountain
Boy against Lucy, in harness or 10 wagon, mile
heats best three In ve the winner to take the gate
money.
Dan Pnfer, the trainer Of Lady Thorn, says he will
make small match with Lady Thorn against Noun.
tain Boy previous TO the Narraganset meeting, just
by way Of keeping the old mare in exercise.
While there Is 80 much discussion about fast time
1t will be well TO remember that Mr.. Bonner's gray
mare Peerless has trotted mile to wagon and
driver, weighing 26o pounds, in 2:234-a perform
ance which has never yet been equalled to wagon.
Great calculations are making by the owners of
fast horses for the $lO,500 purse offered by the Buff
falo Fair managers the race being for horses that
never beat 2:JJ
pair OF black geldings were swinging themselves
at a LAO clip on Harlem lane yesterday afternoon.
The trotting purses for the Narraganset meeting
Tom Moorc's stable at Jerome Park are very for.
mdable.
onward, with l1s pounds up viii not have things
his own way in the Westchester handicap. Some OF
the youngsters viii be likely to take him.
Metairie will find hackers when he runs. He Is i'm
better condition this season than heretofore. Can he
stay distanceY
American Girl win take the lrst or second prize at
Buffalo.
Can General Butler beat Ed. Ellis in the two mile
race tomorrow
Lady Thorn and Mountain Boy viii meet at Nara
Budd Doble after giving Dexter an opening yester.
day morning for the first time this season. said at
made him laugh to sit behind him again, as Dexter
IL the only troter In the word.r
George NJ. Patchen the California horse was NOV
ing well yesterday morning.
George Wilkes Is improving daily and trotted very
fast yesterday. He VIII be likely To win the stallion
purse at Narraganset.
The entries to the Rhode Island cup were twelve
Kentucky Extra, onward, Red Dick, sarah b., Ian
caster, La Polka, Beacon, Privateer, Fanny Cheat
ham, DE Courcey and General Yorke. Which of the
lot will beat kentuckyS
The winner of the Fordham stakes will be difficult
TO name before tue start on Tuesday.
There were some clippers on the Coney Island road
yesterday. The Prospect Park is already becoming
attractive.
Is II not time that the American Jockey Club an
nOunced to the public what horses are entered for
the races on Tuesday at Jerome Parkf
Extra has broken down and Will not run during
the Jerome meeting
There will probably be nine starters in the Ford
ham stakes.
The New York herald., 1868-06-07
YACHTING.


The Squadrons at Cowes-Cutter Match Of
the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
LCowes MAY 2D correspondence Of Bell's Life In
LondOn
The latest movements Of the Royal Yacht Squadron
have been:-Arrivals-May Is, Egidia, j. Tremayne,
from the eastward; 10th. Terpschore Captain X. G.
Tattnall, r. N, from Ryde; 21st, Nuketus X. Ball,
from the Channel Isles. Departures-May Is, Gala
tea, Lord Berners, for Cherbourg; 21st, Dream yaw
C. Heneage, for Cherbourg. The following yachts
are at the station:-Florence, the Duke of Leeds;
Urania, w. Wise; Egida, J. Tremayne; Nuketus, X.
Ball; Doris Colonel J. T. Cifton Terpsichore Cap
tain r. O. Tattna; Brilliant G. II. Ackers; Cayman,
r. B. Baxendale Rosebud Sir B. Chichester, Bart.
Yachts fitting out-Northumbria, G. R. Stephenson;
Gelert, Colonel e. Lloyd; Zouade, W. J. Pawson Err
NINA, A. Young; Sea Bird, Count F. Du Monceau;
Dream, G. Bentinck; Lupa, Earl Of Stranord; Lady
Bird, Marquis OF Butte; Nymph, Sir J. Bayley Bart.
Fox, ]. Blackett; Gypsy Queen, Earl FitZwiiam;
Myth, Lord Lismore; Miranda l. Jones; Caprice,
Yachts Of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club at or
about the station May 21:-Sappho, F. Lawton;
Maid, J. p Ellames; Quiz, E. 8. Bowby; Hebe, Cap
tain Phillimore Balerina, H. j. Hopkins; Brilliant,
g. II. Atkers; CZarina, J. s. Virtue; Terpsichore
Captain Tatnall, X. NJ; Viking, A. Galloway; Cos
hawk, T. BroadwOod; Foam, Captain c. Bury; Ca
price, A. B. Brooks; Eud0ra, Major Bold Williams;
Heather Bell, N. Clayton.
The New York herald., 1868-06-07
BROOKLYN CITY.
CITY CouaI.


TIE Trials of a Young Husband Through the
influence Of a M0ther-in-Law Over His
Wife.
Before Judge Thompson.
Wilftam Pinder Us Eliza Sroothor.-This was the
title Of action which, having occupied the atten
ton Of the court and jury for two days, was con-
Guided yesterday afternoon, when the verdict
awarded was six cents damages for plaintiff. The
damages on which the suit was based was for the
recovery OF $4,000 from the defendant who is the
motherin law OF Mr.. Pinder. The case is somewhat
peculiar In its bearings and may be briefly cited as
f0llows;-The plaintiff, who is In good business In
Brooklyn, married the daughter Of Mrs. StoOthofr In
May 1852. Shortly after their union the mother In
etituted series OF advice and recommendations to
the fe against permitting her husband to get the
upper hand Of her and otherwise made herself OBJ
n0xious to Mr. Pnder who regarded the interference
as tending TO ALLEVIATE the affections Of her daughter
from him. This influence eventually succeeded In sep
aratng the husband from his wife, whom the latter
left in September 1854 taking with her one child the
result OF the union Since that period he has made
peated overtures, 1t was claimed on the trial, to
bring about reconciliation, but these have been all
frustrated. Hence the proceedings. For the de-
towards his wife was 30 cruel as to utterly ALLEVIATE
her affections from him, and rendered her mothers
home welcome refuge for her and her child. She
had chosen her mothers home of her own free will
and without constraint, and even were that home
closed against her she would never return TO her
husband, who had shown that he was incapable Of
making her happy.
and the verdict was rendered for the plaintln, as
above stated.
The New York herald., 1868-06-07

arise at all regatas round our coast and that jock
ey club of the may he established to settle all dis
putes, viii be held on Monday, at Willis Rooms, ut
three O'Clock in the afternoon when representatives
no than twenty yacht clubs win take part
in the discussion. 1t s to be regretted thai this x
ture made last week has been adhered to- as the first
match OF the New Thames Yacht Club takes place on
that day, June when doubtless many leading yacht
men would like to be a1oat but we are officially in
formed that although the circumstance regretted
by those having the matter in charge there
remains no alternative for them but to ad-
here to the date first named. Captain
Macxinnon, the secretary OF the Royal Victoria
Yacht Ciuo VINO are the Originators OF the move
ment has carefully compiled formidable looking
"b.ue book ~ containing the laws OF every club upon
those matter which will come under discussion and
which viii form the basis upon which the meeting
will proceed To legiSlate.