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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-09-24
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS

seAr,hur station, Tharsday Might
sfptis2a, at u O'Clock
SpeaKers- -Shivel aud Mayo. assf &
Kipney's School HOnse, Knox Township
lrIlay Evening October ..
Speakers Mayo and McGillivFay.
Aa clDcinnaiiFurnhce. Thursday Evening,
QstOher let. 81 t.sE s6la 6e.s
speakers Cunning aud Mayo.
x Ilcn4A. 8 sYaim and D. B. shyel will address
i6e citizens Of zAleski at shipleys Hall, on Sat
uraay evening oct tth, at ~ O'Clock. Come
iess mon 81 all political parties, and hear an
lonest and k.ir discussion o. the political isspes
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-09-24

VoTE early and 60 with wagons or carriages after
the old, the crippled, the SICK and your friends
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-09-24
THE INOREASE OFTHENATIONAL DEBT
Increase. of More than $12OOOOOO in the Debt in one
q Month s3S9672 per Daysl6,236p per Hour s270 60 per
Minute and SAC per Second

The following Is the Of the public debt of the
United States the first Of September 1863 compared with
that Of he first 81 August Of the year which
increase Of TWELVE MILLION, SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND,
EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY.Two DOLLARS in the short
sd Of thirty days LIABILITIES OF
ynE PE4PLE EACH AND EVERY DAY during the month Of Au
gust sundays included, of THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY.
NINE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND sEVENTY-TR Is 0
D0LbARst and Of SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
AND THlRTYslX DOLLARS r each md evevy Of the
thirty one days that formed The nonth OF Auguat.
I to ,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
TWO NEW RAILROADS.
The Queen Aune's and Kent RaiIrO Dad
and & The Kent County Railroad

The queen Aune's and Kent RaiIrOad,"
and 1.-THE Kent County Railroad"
Practical steps towards the speedy construction
of these roads are now being taken. The Della
ware Railroad Company are now about to procure
legislation in Maryland to allow them to extend
- branch road from Townsend, on the Delaware
road, in this county, to Massy's x Roaes, in Kent
county, Md. From this point the Kent County
road is to be built 10 Kennedyyille, and thence to
Chestertown. the county seat of Kent. The pro-
sress making on this road is we regret to say,not
all we could wish.
From Massy's x Roads the Queen Anne's and
Kent County road is 20 be built to Millington, in
Kent thence to Sadlersville, in Queen Ann, thence
to Cox's Saw Mill, and from there directly across
the county to Centreyille, the county town of
Queen AIMS. The road for this distance has been
contracted for py Geo. Stearns and Philip Quig-
ley of this city, and the contract was signed on
the 18th inst. The road is to be % miles long
and will cost 100000. Mr.. Geo. Warner, resi-
dent engineer of the Delaware road is chief en-
gineer of this road. 1t is generally In the hands
of energetic men, and under contract to RESPONSE
bic parties, go we shall confidently look for its
speedy completion. Ground will be broken for
1t at Millington on the 9Th of February, ut which
time the Masonic Lodge, at that place, propose to
give grand celebration In honor of the event.
Success to It,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
MIDDLETOwN.

ITEMS rRoMTHE TRANscRrrT.-Skatlng is good
at Mlddlctown, and people OF all sizes and both
sexes arc skating on Drummonds pond.
The house of Samuel Rothwell, near Summit
Bridge, narrowly escaped burning on the 9th
inst. The stove pipe set fire to wooden fire
board, which set fire to bucket of cobs and a
box of wood.
The funds Of the Middletown Building aud
l.oan Association, sold ut the last monthly meet
Ing, at % FER cent. premium.
Some correspondent of the Transcript claims
that Mlddletown is the oldest town in this State,
on the ground that he has seen a plot OF the town
bearing date of 1878. Well up in history, isn't
he,
An election for Directors Of the Citizens
National Bank of Middletown,was held on Tues
day, the IA inst, when the following gentlemen
were elected Geo. Derrickson, Thos. Murphy
DIR. ]. V. Crawford, John NJ. Cox, ]. Lake, Rich
ard Semans, James Garman, @. B. Ellison, b
Gibbs
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
!; WILMINGTON, DEL.
Marriages.

VALIANT FAlTHFUL.-At Christ Church. st.
Mlchaels Jun. 14th, 1868, by Rev. Erastus II. Dash
iell, Edain s. Valiant, one Of the propretors Of
w. D. Faithful, Esq, Of Queen Anne's CO., MI,
BUILER-WllEELER AT the rehiaenre OF the
bride ]. Wyoming, Kent Co., Del, Wednesday
Geo. ". Butler 10 Nirr. &. a. Wheeler.
THUITT--PU0R --By Rev. A. d. Davis. IN Wyo-
ming Jnn. 20, AZ The residence of WIN. McGaDigal
Mr.; Jiseph z. Trutt to Miss Rachel h. Poor, both
of Kent CO., Del.
pADE-TH@MP soT-on Wednesday, 18th inst,
in st Stephens Church, by the Rev. DIR. Rndder,
Francis q, Dade, Esq, q. s. N, to Lucy E. Thorn
sun. dangt'er IL I,r j. W. Thomson, Of rhltdel-
pills, IA
EDWARDS COOPER. AT the NJ. E. Parsonage,
GrernsbnIough TN the 3ist ult, by Rev. VIM.
0Nrlll, Mr. Jas y Edwards and Miss Eliza Coop
er. all Of Kent county, Del.
TH0MAS-P0RTEk.-At the NJ. u. Parsonage,
Geeeusborongh, on the sth inst, by same, MIR. p.
Q. Thomas OF Kent Co, Del, and Miss Emeline
Porter Of Caroline county, Md.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

The Raritan and Delaware Bay Road.
There Is the deepest feeling along the line of
the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railway,at ASTON,
shemong, jackson, and other places, and 1t may
DC safely said that the indignation against the
camden and Amboy monopoly is universal. AS a
freight road, the Raritan road did very large
business, and had become necessity to the peo-
pie OF that section of New Jersey through which
the road passes. A large meeting has just been
held at Hammonton to protest against the recent
decision; and the following resolutions were
adopted:
a, Resoired, That all legislation that mortgages
,ne sovereignty of the State to the uses of any
monopoly. is dangerous to the State and to the
tnsIlon, and ruinous to the people who are the
iamiiy OF the republic.
heso!Ded, That we call upon Congress to put
IN end to the claim that there can be no com
slsrce between the cities of New York and Phila
dephia except by the lines of the Camden ant
Amboy, and Its connections.
fesolrsd, That 1t is our solemn conviction tina
~ long MS railroad monopoly, absorbing al
Iivai interests II cannot crush, continues TIN
uuotminant power In this State, just so long tn
S!ate government of New Jersey ceases to Be re
Puohcan In form, sentiment or spirit.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
The Gas Question.

The following is from the Philadelphia
Inquirer:-
1t will be noticed that Mr. Bull, of this
city, has introduced in the House of Repre-
sentatives of the State resolution provi-
ding for the appointment Of an inspector of
gas and gas meters also, as to the propriety
Of an inquiry into the expediency Of allow
ing consumers of gas to dispute the accuracy
Of bills furnished them, without mourning the
revengeful penalty, which is always en-
forced by the Trustees of our Gas Works, of
having their supply ofgas cut off. 1t pro-
posed to refer the subject to the Committee
on the Judiciary, but as none has yet been
due time, we hope it will be referred, so
that, here in Philadelphia, hereafter, we
may rejoice in good gas and honest meters.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCE.

In monetary circles there seems to be contin-
ued ease the January dividends have added con-
siderable to the bsnk balances, and now capital
lists begin to look around for Investments. In
city like Wilmington, where population is rapid
ly Increasing, and improvements extensively go
ing on nothing presents greater inducements as
an Investment than real estate. Government Sc
curities are stronger than they have been for the
last two or three months, with an increasing de-
mand, both on account of permanent investors
and spectators.
A. II. Woolston, Broker 512 King street, has
furnished us with the following quotations of
Gold, from the suspension of specie payments,at
the close OF 1861, to the close of the year 1867,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
COMMERCIAL REPORTS.


FHILAhELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 22.-Superfne Hour ;a7.2j
a 1926; Extra 1926 a 1925.
Wheat dull, Pennsylvania Red 1920, White
1915 % $500; Rye 81. 63 a $165; Corn comes
in slowly, new Yellow s1.1i a s1.15; mined
Western s1.25; Oats &c q 7sc.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.
PHlLADELrmIA, Jan. aO.-Beef cattle firm at
full rates. sales of 1900 head at 5Gs1Olac. per h.,
according to quality
Sheep firm sales of 5000 head at 5@7c. per b.,
gross.
Hogs dull and lower; sales of 1900 head at
$1O@10.50 per 100 h., nett.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
THE SOUTH.
DETACHED REPORT OF GENERAL sEwALI.
WAsuINoToy Ian II

DETACHED REPORT OF GENERAL sEwALI.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.
Accounts were received at the Head QUAR-
tiers of the Freedmens Bureau to- day from
General Sewall, Assistant Inspector Gen
eral, dated January sth, in which he states
that from Holly Springs, the date of his last
report he proceeded to New Orleans, which
place he lief: on the Sd instant, and from
thence via Baton Rouge to Vicksburg, stop
ping at various points where the destitu-
ton was represented 10 be the greatest. 1t
is true, he writes, that an unsettled state of
affairs exists, and at present 1t is almost I'M
possible to determine what the result will
be. AT present there Is great amount of
dcstitution but no starvation. The planters
are without much means, and il is reported
that comparatively few plantations will be
worked the ensuing year. If this Is so, Of
course the freedmen will not readily find
employment and must be assisted. General
Sewall does not think that as much cotton
will be planted as formerly, but that more
! attention will be paid to the cultivation of
corn and other cereals.
But very few contracts are being made
with the freedmen, and by far the larger part
0fthem are unemployed at present. The re-
port further states, that 1t is asserted by well
| informed, and apparently reliable persons,
that there is an organized and fixed deter
mination on the part of the planters to force
| the negroes to work at lower rates of wages
| and if possible to secure their labor for the
same amount Of compensation given them
when in slavery, and that for this purpose
the refusal to contract, and threatened aban-
donment of all agricultural pursuits is made.
He could not find any evidence of such an
organized plan or concert of action; but the
evident desire manifested by the farmers of
these States to compel the negro to work for
only his subsistence points in that direction.
He expresses the opinion that it will be ne
cessary for the Government to issue limit
ed amount of rations in the river counties
in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. The
most destitute districts of Louisiana are the
parishes Of Baton Rouge, West Fciciana,
Ascensions Madison, Carroll and Concordia
There is not much present or prospective des-
titution reported back from either of the
rivers. The same condition of affairs exist
IN Mississippi and Arkansas. In the int
!, rior there is little or no cause for apprehen
sion or suffering.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
Political.

"A Grant club has lately been formed in
Galena, the old home of the General In
abiding to the fact, the Gazette" Of that
city, says:-
1--WE believe there is not single Hepub-
lcan in Galena, and perhaps not one in 10
Daviess county, who is not heartily in favor
of General Grant for our next President.
There are also Democrats here who, though
not agreeing with the General in politics,
believe him to he the fittest man in the ma
ton to settle our national difficulties, and
timent in his favor is rapidly growing, and
nowhere is 1t stronger than in his own town
and county.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23


Within the past eighteen months four Philadel-
phia gentlemen have invested over S180,000 in
the purchase and Improvement of land in Somer-
set county, Maryland, near Westover station, on
the Eastern Shore Railroad, continuation of
and generally called the Delaware Railroad.
We have recently been shown letter, dated
Nov. 26th, 1867, from one of the parties inter
csted. He stated that up to that time he had
planted $50 aple $50 pear, and 10000 peach trees.
He Ind also set out 49, 600 blackberry, 1000 rasp-
berry, and $4,000 strawberry plants. He pur.
posed planting, last fall, 200 plum and 100 quincc
trees.
neighbor Of his put out, last fall $4,000 peach
trees, and will 60 largely into the cultivation Of
small fruits. At the next station below another
gentleman has planted 10000 peach trees, 1000
pear trees, aud will also engage largely in truck.
linz. All these parties are also extensively ongag.
cd in trucking, and ship large quantities Of early
vegetables to the New York and Philadelphia
markets.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
1elaluare Tribn1te
LOCAL NEWS.

r.y Farmers and others UiH please. ~
tTbear in mind, that should they e.
eSneed sale bills printed, or publtc- ~
s5or private sales advertised, they 50
EJcan SAVE MONEY by sending or-aa
farbringing their orders to this office. .an
eyWe haue a large number Of new-Rs
rg- and elegant cuts suitable for hand rs
sT6ills, and are enabled to print a-ea
r.7rbeautVuI poster at a reGaonable.aa
E8-price., Orders filled In tho shortest.ea
r5-possibie time. En-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

fF- The place to 60 If you want boots and shoes
that will wear is Nicholson & Foulks No. 1O2 West
Second street. Wilmington Gentlemen can find an
assortment which embraces every variety Of boot and
shoe, from the light dress shoe Or fancy pump to the
heaviest brogans or cavalry boots. For ladies and
misses the variety offered lie almost Infinite and none
who wish to buy can fail to be suited while to get
shoes for your children, it Is Just the place to go.
Remember the place, l02 West Second street, Will
minpiOn.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

BURGLAR ARRKsTED.-A young man named
Joseph Milburn was arrested last Saturday night,
and committee by Justice Pratt for burglariously
entering the store-house of Pleasanton HANNA,
at Cowgirl Corner, on Friday night. Milburn
had on pair of boots which were a part of the
stolen property, and some other articles were
found at his lodgings. 1t is believed he had an
accomplish in the robbery, as he alleges, who ap-
propriated the largest portion of the plumber.
Goods to the value of about eighty dollars, and
some money were taken Dein,oareoa.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

ACCIDENT ON THE DELAWARE R. R.-Thc eve
ming train which leaves this city at o'clock. ran
off the track, at Duponts Station, Monday evening
and detained the express train, which should
reach here ut II o'clock, four hours. The cause
of the accident was broken chr wheel.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
9eaths.

WATS0N.--In this city on the evening Of Sunday
10Th inst ]. Davis Watson, No. 400 L. Second
street, aged so years,
FINNEY.-ln this city, January 1G, 1868, Hannah
w. Finney, in the Gath year of her age.
C0LE.-In this city, on the evening Of Sunday, 10Th
inst. Hattie, infant daughter Of John c., and Har-
riet +. Cole.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

FATAL AooIpEsr.-samuel W. Caleb, nged
about twenty years, residing with his uncle, Mr.
3. W. Caleb, in Broad Neck, was 90 badly injured
few days ago by heavy wheel falling upon his
head, Us to result in his death about thirty-six
hours after the accident Cheste,town (Kent Co..
kTd Ners
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

New PAPER.-We learn through private sour
cos that paper is to be established at HaSre de
Grace, Nd. The Egis, published at Bel Air, is
We believe at present the only paper published in
Hartford county, and 1t is 10 the western part
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
Spsfial alutirss.

liz Something Ne,c.-once upon a time there was
a certain wise old man who in the pentitude of his
wisdom proclaimed that there nothing new un-
der the sun. Had he lived in these fays he would
have changed his mind, especially IL he pridcd him
fef in his dress particularly his feet and called in
at Flanigcns cheap shoe store, 9th and Market
street, Sayie building, where everything is new and
where the proprietor is certain to suit ybody cid
and young, great and small
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

aB- Just opened, a large lot of Lace Collars Lace
Handkerchiefa, Ladies', Misses and Children's Meri
no Wells. Fancy Cashmere Hose Cotton Hosiery,
Gloves, Hoods, Shawls, Ribbons, Extracts, Toilet
lowess cash prices at JOHN f. FRooK's, 70, Market
street.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

WEDNESDAY, January o.
There was a pretty full market this morning,
but prices remained about the same. We make
the following quotations which show but little
change from last week =
mi, 1t,d
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

sE- No Medicine ever appeared with stronger
than the Peruvian Syrup Invalids especially those
suffering from dyspepsia or debility should send to
j. 7. Dinrmore, As Dey st., New York, for pam
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

The EsrEr 0RoAN.-The Springfield RepuJh-
can says +" peculiar and admirable feature Of
this intrument Is the Vox Humane Tremolo, re-
Gently invented and patented, and which does
away with all the objections sometimes ureed
against tremulants. This one being under perfect
control as to rapidity Its delicate pulsatons ap-
peal to the listener with power and pathus lin
possible to resist"
These Organs are manufactured at Brnttlcboro,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

CHARGED WITH MAIL RonnRRY.-Georgc w.
Ward, young man about 10 years OF agc, ein-
ployed in the store att jacksonville, Somerst Co.,
Nd, (cnd of the Delaware R. Il. mail route) was
arrested on the 21st inst, charged with robbing
the mails. He had hearing, and was commit
ted to the Jail ut Princess Anna, in default of
$4,000 bail. He has been employed ut the Office
for some time and ii is suspected that the icprc-
dations may run back some months.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

TIE MIDNIGHT MAIL TRAIS.-Thc Post Mas
ter General sent to Congress, Thursday, COM
munication in response to the resolution of In
quiry why the mail train which formerly left
New York at midnight, for Washington, had been
discontinued. Mr.. Randall says it WAS 81 IL
lished early in the rebellion, by the Railway ,-
panies themselves.
The Department had no agency in originating
this train, and IL was understood to have been es
tablishcd for the purpose of relieving the regular
trains, then oyerburdened by large passenger
traffic and the conveyance of troops, munitions
of war; etc. The companies consented to take
mails by this train to Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington, and thence were despatched by the
New York Office, but without promise of COM
pensation by the Department, and without any
pledge on the part of the companies that the ar
| rangement should continue longer than the train
was needed for business purposes. Accordingly
| the Philadelphia and Baltimore company gave
notice that the train between Philadelphia and
Baltimore would be withdrawn April 9TH, 1867,
stating that it caused loss to the company larger
than the whole annual payment for mail service,
which is $4,000.
Tho Camden and Amboy Railroad Company
gave similar notice. and so the train ceased t.,
run and the mail to be carried Dec. 18th last. The
Department has not the power to restore this SER
| vice. even were it deemed essential to the public
| interest without previous legislation by Congress
and special appropriation for the EXPENSE as
the railroad companies are receiving for the mail
tion allowed by law, and as the train, if restored,
80
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

PERsosAL.-Hon. Willard Salisbury passed
through this city on Thursday evening last. on
his way to his home in Georgetown.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
Public Sale of a Handsome and Produce
tive Farm,

Will be sold on the premises, on THURSDAY, the
Esd day of January, at one o'clock, z. NJ, a FARM
containing 90 acres, in Cecil County, Md, on tho
road from Wilmington, DELI to Port Deposit, Md,
is miles from Wilmington, miles West Of Newark,
and miles from station ON the z. w. II b. X. r.,
20 in thrifty TIMBER balance divided into fields
With running water in all but one. Thinning water
al the house and barn, also pump ut the door APP
pie AVID peach orchard; cherry, pear and plum trees,
grape vines, &C. Soil sandy loan, and gently roll
ing The house is brick, L shape 1sby 81 feet,
rooms and half on first floor, rooms on second,
garnet and cellar, kitchen IA by Is feet. l room In
each Of them. Barn 80 by a. feet stone stable,
room for horses and Scows, barn yard enclosed by
cribs wood house, &c. All have BIT en- bnilt within
few years OF good material, and well arranged in
good neighborhood convenient to churches, schools,
mills, stores, &C. Part Of the money lay secured
by bond and mortgage, If desired by the purchaser
For further information, or view of the premises.
call on the subscriber residing thereon.
JOSEPH WILDMAN,
Newark, Delaware.
P. s-If very stormy the ssle will take place on
the next fair day. jan23
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23
THE DELAW ARE TRIBUN
Fine An Mnronp.-rhe Sussex Arqu, saws y

FIRE AT MILFoRD.--The Sussex Argus says -
Our town was considerably alarmed last
Thursday evening about six o'clock, by the cry
OF fire. 1t was soon found to be In the dwelling
OF Rev. j. Leighton McKim. Before the fire was
discovered 1t had been burning for some time,
and when we arrived on the spot seemed rendy
to burst forth through the roof In several places
Prompt action was Immediately taken by the
crowd that had assembled, and owing to the
proximity of the crock a half hours faithful
work was sufficient TO subdue 1t. Will this sng-
gest the pract.cabiity Of having an cnginc y
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-23

AcoIpNEr.-Johu Bullock, of Brandywine
Village, while making some repairs on heavy
street cart, severely injured by the falling of
the cart. He sustained severe cut across the
forehead an down the nose. He was taken to
Mcluus Drug store, where his wounds were
dresse'.
NEw MAIL RouTE An effort is being made to
have the mail route from Elkton to Chestertown
changed so that the daily mail shall pass through
Cayot's Corner and Cccilton, and thence to Sas-
safras. The building of Bohemia bridge renders
the proposed change practicable. The object is
to give Cecilton its Baltimore mail by this route
instead OF sending 1t over the Delaware road as
at present to Middetown.
AFFAIRS AT HAvRE On GRAcE.-The ice crop
this winter has thus far been failure, and now
the advanced season warns those engaged in the
business to improve each freezing hour; though
present indications promise an abundant supply
| for the ice-men, as well as fine sport for the
skaters.
A fair and festival for the benefit of the Pres
byterian Church has been held during the pas
week and very literally patronized,