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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

THE CONVENTION of Republicans of Ten
nessee met at Nashville on the twenty-sec-
ond. The platform adopted the following
principles: LIST. The unalterable and un-
conditional support of the Union. I'd. The
Government ought to be administered by The
men who saved it. 3d. No step backwards
shall be taken. 4th. Grant for President.
9th. Supporting Congress in It's struggle
with d recrcant President. 9th. Free cdu-
cation Tor every child in the State. 9Th.
That immigration shall be encouraged. sth.
That the rights Of manhood, irrespective OF
color, shall be maintained.
Governor Brownlow wrote letter to The
Convention, in which he said:
sIf were member of the Convention,
l would endeavor to have Incorporated in
the platform the following plank That the
bonds aud obligations of the General Gov
ernmcnt which do not expressly stipulatt
for payment in coin in the act authorizing
their issuance, or on their face, should bs
paid In greenbacks.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
THE OHIO VICTORY.

We stated recently the issues, condition,
prospects, &C., of the canvass for Congress
in the Eighth Ohio District. The returns Of
the election received on Tuesday, show
that the people were never more firm in
their adherence to just policy of Recon
struction, nor more truly devoted to the
support of the measures which Congress has
taken to that end. This is the first gun OF
the campaign. The contest was upon Ma
tional issues, and upon these, the Isepubli-
cans have increased their majority from PAT,
to upwards of one thousand. This is cause
for sincere congratulation. 1t ind ates the
popular feeling, and gives us the assurance
that when the issues of National character
go to the people, fairly and squarely, the
Republican party will rise into new tri-
1mphs, ecllpsing even those Of the past.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
MARYLAND'S REPUTATION.

The State of Maryland has just suffered
the party who at present rule her fortunes
to repudiate two of her prominent men,
Having been highly honored in her behalf,
she now, not to be nice about it, spews them
out. These gentlemen would gladly serve
her further but she declines to permit it.
She casts them off because their character,
and their opinions, at previous time o
life, were not such as she now most par
ticularly delights in.
The two gentlemen are Mr.. Reyerdy
johnson, and Mr.. Thomas Swami. Widely
different in some respects, they are closely
united in others. Mr.. johnson is gentle
man in this Mr.. Swami bears no resem-
blance to him. Mr.. Johnson is moreover
man Of talent, statesman of no mean
sort. He has never, so far as we are aware,
been guilty of any tricks worse thaa the
average of public men, and he has, upon at
least one occasion, shown himself better
patriot than partisan, by voting for the
Congressional Reconstruction Acts, in order
to facilitate the healing of the war wounds.
In these respects Swami is totally unlike
johnson. Indeed he is, so lar as decent
honorableness is concerned, entirely unique
specimen. 1t would be quite in vain for
any one, Mr.. Johnson or otherwise to at
tempt to initiate his powers of treachery.
But the ground Of similarity between the
two lies in their present devotion to the
Democratic party, and their very determined
opposition to the Republicans. Mr.. johnson
left the Union ranks because colored men
came into them, and has set his face like
flint against all ''niggers, ever since. So
has Mr.. Swami. He would not, we are
sure, have the slightest objection to becoming
U. s. Senator by the votes of unanimously
colored Legislature, but then as negroes do
not yet WELD the ballot in Maryland, and it
is popular among Democrats to say they
never shall, nobody shouts that declaration
louder than Swami.
The fact is that Maryland refused to
re-elect Reverdy Johnson to the U. S.
Senate, or to send Tom Swami there, in
his place, simply because she preferred the
Secesh to the Democrats. 1t is not enough
for man to be good Democrat, now, in
order to please her he must in addition
have been good Copperhead during the
war. Maryland is in a fastidious mood.
Reverdy johnson had sort of Union record
during the early portion of the war. He
was elected Senator as friend of the Union.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

The suhscribsr being about 70 decline tanning will
se at Public Vendue, on 7 TUESDAY,, Fenfpfly ils.n,
ss at - a. @ s sDo ass
acres more or less situate IN Red Lion md' On lns
great road leading from New Castle 70 Del Cl,y an
gsorgos about miles rom sses, pe1 ~, syps aha
consisting of Honsrs good Work aud Driving
Horsesl Cells coming yours old, CArTLM YOKE OF
good Work Oxen 10 head o. superior AN ns sss
80 we'll selected Ewes, viii Lamb in the Spring, &c.,
w. FARMING UTENSILS.
Two Farm Wagons in good order, one Peach Wa
gon, Ok Cart, ! Grain Fam Corn Shellert Horse
| Power and Thrcsher Kirby Reaper. and Mower,
wheel-horse Rake, Revolving Rake, Carriage liar,
ness one tet double carriage harness, wagon nnd
plough harness, BRIDES and collars piows harrow
cultvatorr chlns, grindstones. OK chairs, spades,
shoyels, forks cradles single and double trees also
| washing machine desk aud table, lot OF posts and
| all other articles Of general use OH a farm.
| THE FARM Is too well known to need any length
ricutural districts in the State. The soil Is Of excel
i lent quality and In high state Of cultivation the
buildings are sufficient and IN good order. Any one
wishing TO purchase good farm is invited to look al
| this before The day Of sale.
TErMs.-0n the Personal property all sums .undel
Fifty (50) 10 be cash silms OF that nmonnt and over
credit Of six months wt'l be given by pnrchsse'
giving note with an approved endorser bearlng inter
/ est from the day OF fae.
t,s THE FARM 10 per cent of the purchase none,
struck OF, and large portion of the balance can re
main on bend and Mortgage on the property.
The sale cfthc personal property to commence a
The farm win be sold at o'clock, ?. NJ, aftc
which the sale Of the personal property will be con
eluded. For further information inquire Of
Near 1T. Georges.
Or Of oaLE q TowssrNp, Agents and Auct'rs. No.
East Third street Wilmington. ian30 t.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
CURRENT NOTES.

The fact Is that Mr.. Greeley has some time
since, invested five thousand dollars in the stock
of the Junction and Breakwater Railroad, in Sus
sex Co., this State, with the view of aiding in the
opening improvement Of that section, and surely
with no expectation OF carly dividends, nor Of
other advantage, for he owns on land there. (NIr.
Sinclair, publisher of the Tribune, has an equal
amount of stock.) So the Courier does Mr.. G..
injustice.
in reply TO Mr.. Doolittles attack on General
Grant, Senator Nye told the story of the attack
on q celebrated New England clergyman, who
met his accusers by asking them If they had ever
seen dog barking at the moon. "0h, yes"
they answered with a sneer. swell, now, my
friends, please tell me If you ever heard Of dog
getting near enough to the moon to bile Il?
"A most unusual event took place in the
House at Washington, on Saturday, In the at
tempt of Mr.. siigreayes, Democratic light from
New Jers'aa, to discuss the political situation,
from the Christian Standpoint" This novel
proceeding from gentleman of his way of think
ing was sufficiently startling in ITSELF go that his
failure to remain at that standpoint eetracts very
little from the immensely of the idea.
| Price, the Iowa NJ. c., is funny chap. Re
ferring to the idea of New Jersey Sitgrcaves, on
Saturday, that the southern people were now I'LL
prodigai sons ne admitted mat the pafraliei ran
down 70 the prooigai gong 10 the helds 10 herd
swine; but he said 1t ceased at that point, for II
the rebels had been In that position they wouis
have stolen not only the iced intended Tor Inc
swine, but the whole herd OF swine also.
"A. W. Markley, one OF the Oldest directors
of the Camden and Amboy Company, has been
elected temporary President of the Road in the
place OF Mr. William II. Gatzmcr, who proposes
visiting the South for the benefit OF his much
impaired health. Mr.Gatzmer will probably sail
for Cuba within short time
Tho Philadelphia papers, and we presume,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
Public sale of valuable Grain. Dairy
and Fruit Farm.

rT'IlE subscriber will scl at Public Sale, at the Ho-
Il tel at 81. Georges .taton, ON MONDAY, Febru-
ary Sd. 1865 at IL o'clock all that tract of land
With the improvements, situate in Red Lion, Hd.,
New Castle County, Delaware, on the public road
lending from Red Lien 10 Summit Bridge, being well
known as he "spripg Garden Farm, containing 3o4
acres nni % perches more or less The Foil is Of
good quality and in fair state Of cultivation. Is
well adapted to the cultivation of all kinds of grain
grass, fruit, &c, &C. The situation is high aud
healthy. Tits convenient, TO Churches schsuis &C.,
and is but a f,w minutes walk from st. Georges
Station on the Del X. H., from which fruit, milk or
oher produce could be sent to the cly markets daily
he improvements consist of good substantial
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, in good order cOu-
tanning tix rooms beside Kitchen good frame barn,
corn cribs. granary, stables, milk house and all other
necessary outbuilding-.
| Any one Wishing to obtain further information can
do so by nquirng by letter or otherwise of either Of
| the undersigned.
TERMS.--Ten per cent Of the purchase money to
be pai. the day of SALE when the properly struck
OH ssOoJ to be paid the 26th OF March next, upon
| The e.ution and delivery of the deed and possess
sion; the balance 10 be on bond and mortgage on
| the property. THOMAS CLARK.
oGLE g. ToWSEND, Agents and Auctieneers No.
East I'd st., Wilmington, Del. jan2s
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

~ SENATE.
~ WAsnIsaros, Jan. 29.--The Chair Ind before
the Senate communication from the President
transmitting the report Of the Secretary Of State
In relation 10 the purchase Of Allaskai referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Also the resolution of the Legislature Of Colo
raio praying for admission as State; referred
to the Committee on Territories.
4fe HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Banks from the Committee on Foreign At
fairs reported back the bill concerning the rights
of American citizens.
Mr.. Spauldlng gave notice that hc would move
to amend the bill by striking out the clause chi
powering the President to retaliatc on subecst oil
the offending government and Inserting words
% II shall be deemed Just cause for war
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
PENNsYLIaNI.i.

TIKI MURDER AT TAMAQUA-ARREsT OF THE
SUPPOSED MURDERRI.s.
PorrsviLLE, Jan. 2G.-The principals, who arc
charged with the murder OF Captain Rchrer, are
TWO Irishmen from New-York. They have been
arrested and lodged in jnil at Buffalo, N. y, and
brought on to this county to answer the Charge
preferred against them.
Shortly after the arrest Of these men the town
was electrified by the announcement that an old
and esteemed citizen, David Lonisoli, of Donald
son, had been arrested and carried to jail, on n
charge of being connected with this great crime.
The most intense excitement prevails throughout
the neighborhood. Smith, who was under ST, 900
bail, was re-arrested
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
fCommunicated-l
ONr Echsel system and school
49, Conventions.


SlEssRs. EDIroRs.--I find, among my pamphlets,
copies of the reports of three school conventions
held In New Castle county. A Tow ye2rs siuce
conventions assembled every year In 1851 forty
school districts, about one halt of all In tho
county, wcrc represented by eighty-two delegates.
Resolutions were passed on The following topics,
and committees appointed TO attempt to carry
them into ctfcct.-
LIST. On school architecture. -
I'd. A committee to report plan for building,
veutilating and furnishing district schools.
Sd. That district library should be purchased.
4th. A committee to issue interrogaiorles and
procure Information for the next school con-
yention. BHf %g4fs
9th. That the Constitution Of the U. 8. "be
read on the 18th Of September In every school
open on that day." taf
9Th. A resolution of the last convention as Ia
the Importance Of school committees visiting the
schools under their care.
eth. 1t was recommended that school commit
tees purchase uniform sets of text books for cacl
school and sell them to the pupils.
9Th. That New Castle county be re-districted
9th. That an dgsns be appointed 70 visit each
| school.
| 10Th. That the General Assembly be applied tc
for the appointment OF an Agent with proper
compensation.
18th. Tat quarterly conventions would pro
mote 1.-THE cause of education"
You will see that almost nll of the points dis
cussed by the State Convention, lately held Al
Dover, have been brought before the Legislature
and the people. The reforms have failed partl,
because of the apathy of the friends of education
and partly because of the absolute hostility tc
popular education in the two lower counties.
ilud that the schools were reported To be KEEP
open US follews:-
| Three, 10 months each year; four, II month
each year; seven, 10 months each year; four,
months each year. two, months each year
four, months each year.
So that the average time OF twenty-four school
exclusive of Wilmington was nine months.
II you desire, eau give you synopsis Of III,
action of the conventions Of 1854 and 1856.
| Dr.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

In recent speech in the Pennsylvania
Legislature, John Hickman stated that the
debates of the House cost the State ten
thousand dollars an hour.
Seventeen cities have formally accepted
the invitation of the Boston Board of Trade
to be present at the 9th of February Con-
vention and favorable limitations have been
received informally from others.
They have cold weather in Minnesota. In
an exposed position, the thermometer at st.
Paul, on Sunday and Monday mornings
last, indicated A degrees below zero, the
coolest weather experienced there since 1868.
At Madison, Wisconsin, it was fifteen de-
rrnea below
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
CONFEDERATION.

GREAT FIRE IN CHIcAGo-lMMENsE DEsTRrC-
TIoN OF PROPERTY LOSS THREE MILLIONS.
CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-During a fire last night q
tremendous explosion took place, shattelip- the
walls and spreading the fire into the adjoining
block, which was also completely destroyed. The
walls falling with loud crash stayed tho further
extension of the flames to the other valuable
blocks of stores in the nelghborhood. Three OF
ness portion of the city have thus been destroyed
The loss by this terrible fire will amount b
nearly $3,0O0,O0O, on which there is an in,umnc,
nj Al ASG 0O0
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

Iowa is clear of debt Alone, of all the Statos,
she does not owe dollar. This is not the result
of meanness or dishonesty. The people of Iowa
did not shirk from their duty during the war
They paid their full share of the public expenses
and sent their quota of men to the field aud there
were no better men in the armies of the Union.
The gallantry of Iowas soldiers was conspicuous
In every battle, as their endurance and yigor were
In every march. This happy condition of free
dom from debt is due to the wise and economical
administration which the people of Iowa have IN
sisted on, and which their State officers have
been able to give them. 1t is, indeed, an envable
situation, which other States groaniug under debt
and taxation, may look at with an admirng eye.
Exchange.
Would the people of debt-riddcn Delaware like
to know the reason of this, as they staggered un-
der debt, contracted to prevent enstments in
the Union army? We can give them few sug-
gestive facts. The State of Iowa has been stead
lily, unainchingly, loyal and Republican. Last
fall when Pennsylvania fell Ohio stood but hall
within our lines, and even old Massachusetts, was
shaken, Iowa stood firm. Her legislature now
stands 1928 Republicans to 21 Democrats, and dur
ing part of the war stood 129 20. 1t will re.
quire an old politician with an excellent memory
to recollect when she had Democratic Repre-
sentative in either house of Congress- Her Re.
publican majorities have steadily increased. The
majority of Fremont over Buchanan In 1866 wa.
1874; of Lincoln over Mcclellan in 1864 il was
39,479.
The following table gives the State vote for the
last twelve years.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
The Methodist Church in Soufhern Del
aware-A Sketch Of Its EARLY Days.

MEssRs. EDITORS There Is, perhaps, no Sec
ton OF country East of the great Mississippi
Valley, that has been more thoroughly trans
formed by religion than this South corner of
Delaware. The state Of Its morals and religion,
in the days of its incipiency, we find thus por-
trayed by an early historian ga VIGOROUSLY wick
cd people; swearers, fighters. drunkards, horse
racers, gamblers and dancers. Their land aud
houses, with few exceptions, were poor, and what
was worst of all, they were destitute of even the
form of Godliness. Many of them preferred fish
ing and hunting to cultivating the land. After
the gospel came among them, religion spread
rapidly aud they became industrious and happy
lett of gambling titled their land, built houses,
and attended to their spiritual interests" Then,
pathless wilderness a solitary and forsaken
waste; the native haunt of the sullcn bear and
the timid deer, where both could dwell in COM
parative quiet; now, the retreat Ct honest toll
and Independence. The impenetrablc swamps
crowded with wild and savage beasts, and equally
wild and reckless men, transformed Into pic
tuie Of commendable industry and consequent
ease and prosperity Could our early clronicler
be permitted to peer in on this, the scene Of his
early tolls, the change would appear so marked,
in both country and people, as to siernly forbid
his believing 1t the same. Aud all achieved
through the overcoming energies of progress
sive Christian civilization. Religion hath done
it, and how distinctive the change! Three Chris
tian denominations, by earnest effort, have ac.
complishcd this noble work the Mcthodsts The
Prcsbyter!ans and the Protestant Episcopalans
The NJ. E. Church dates back to the year 1863
The first Methodist sermon was then preached IL
this waste bowling wilderness by the saint,
Ereeborn Garretson, to vast concoursc of eagel
souls; his pulpit, the green sod his sanctuary
the arching vault OF the star-studded heavens
His earnest efforts soon resulted in the awaken
lug of many, and the conversion Of thirty souls
These constituted the first Methodist society o
this section. In 1887 the first NJ. Z. Church wa
erected. 1t is known in Methodist history by th
name of the Sound, though the proper nam
is Williams Chapel" The frame of this ven
cradle relic of days bygone, is still unmarried b,
the decaylng touch Of time, and having been re
paired, presents very neat and comfortable ap
pearance STILL The immortal Garrctson cut tn
first through" in tree, out of which part Il
this frame was hewn. Since those memorial
days, the old "Sound" has sent out several col
onies, whom she has stationed ut convenient dis
tances, each worshipng in commodious houses
while Others are quitting her maternal roof to d
to ZOO organized eight Sabbath Schools, with n
average attendance of at least 500 scholars, an
in all, her interests is steadily advancing thong
not so rapidly as is Methodism in multitude c
other communities.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

THERE is something in the Spanish blood
which breeds instruction and revolutions.
All Spanish speaking nations on this hemis-
phere are accustomed to them. The old
Country seems to have caught the infec-
ton, has already had several, and London
dispatch elsewhere intimates that another
is about ready to start. The government
of the Queen of Spain is a first rate govern
ment to rebel against, first become the sue
cess of scarcely any rebellion could establish
a worse one, and secured, because there Is
comparatively little danger attending the
oneratiOn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

TIE DEMOCRATS of Ohio, having temporary
control of the Legislature, had an idea that
it would be sharp thing to SO rc.arrange
the counties forming Congressional districts
as to secure larger number of congressman.
II appears, however, that caucus was held
at Columbus, on Thursday evening, and IL
was concluded not to essay the experiment.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
STEAMBOAT DLSAS7Eh.


LFSS 7.
CINcINNATI, Jan. 2S.-The Steamer kmeraid
sunk ut Tunica Bend yesterday. Mrs. DR.. Rich
ardson, her daughter, clambernaid. aud u lady
unknown were drowned.
The loss is estimated at two hundred and thirty
five thousand dollars.
The Steamer George d. Palmer sunk IN the Ar
kansas river on Sunday, loss nine thousand dol
lare
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
I8 q n k i n e III o u S e of
JOHN MoLEAR & SON.

NO. GOT MARKET ST., WILMINGTON, DEL
We offer for sale In sums to suit purchasers the
WATER LOAN BONDS of the City Of Chester.
Pennsylvania.
Bonds Of 800 and upward, either registered
csupon interest 0 por cent. clear Of tax, payable
either in Chester or Philadelphia as may be desired
A rare opportunity is offered In this loan to obtain
security equally as good as Wilmington City Loan
at much lower rate.
The entire amount Of bonds issued will not exoued
$1a5 OoO and they are secured by real estate in the
City of Chester, worth nearly ss.ooo.0oO.
The bonds are Issued under authority granted by
ar act Of the Legislature Of Pennsylvania, copy Of
whica may be seen on application ut our Office.
u. s. IssI's, 5-20's, 10-40's, 7-3O's,
and all other securities taken in exchange nj inl
market rates.
For further particulars inquire either In person Or b.
letter to
John MoLEAR Il SON, Bankers
COT MARKET STREET,
Wilmington, Del
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30
OHIO.

RAILROAD AcciDRNT-sEvRRAL PERSONS IN
JURED.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 2S.-The passenger train
bound East on the Atlantic and Great Western r.
r., ran oil the track, near Lewisburg, OHIO last
night, injuring several persons.
The cars, II is reported, were burned
The accident was caused by broken rail
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

THE LOUISVILLE COURIER announces that
President johnson is considering the pro-
priety Of abandoning his policy and throw
ing himself into the arms Of the Democratic
party. We wonder in what respect his
actions would be different. There cannot
be q wide step from Johnsonism to Democ-
racy, we should think!
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-30

VyHE subscriber wishing to change his business
l. will sell at public sale on 9th day, Thursday Feb
.0te 1865, the road leading from Harvey Philips
Mill to Wilmington, miles south of Kennett Square,
known as the Michigan farm, the following person
al property, Wis
Sg,od cows heifcrs, two years and the other
1 ,e r old. both OF good stock, l good farm
mare with fIal, two horse wagon, nearly new, one
horse wagon Germantown wagon In good order,
corn shelter, pws. harrows, two cnltivrors, grain
CRADLE maui aud wedges forks rakes shovels, hoes,
grubbng hoe,in feed chest. good mower and reap
er combined, Fennock's make, set of carriage har-
ness, set of wagon harness. Wheat and rye in the
ground Kitchen furniture No. cook stove and
hog head butter cJoler, and many other articles not
mentioned.
Sale to commence at o. ! ok, when conditions
will he made known by VIM. T. HANCOCK.
JAMES BnAsDRHRy AuciiOneer. iaI30 3tw.