Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11
OUR LETTER BOX.


MEssRs EDlToRs i'm the Delaware TRIBUNE
of April Both, 1865, there is an item under the
startling caption of Robbery of Church,
which said church the author states to be Bethel
Methodist Protestant Church. This nefarious act
is said to have been committed in the interim of
active Sabbath school operations from the stand
the hymn book had been stolen.
The whole matter admits of a fair rational and
truthful explanation.
Upon the reorganization of the Sabbath school
the last years Secretary and Librarian were pres
ent, and upon opening the book case they aver
that as the books had been arranged prior TO and
at the time of closing the school for lust year, SO
were they by them now found.
The acting Sexton took the hymn book, an old
dilapidated volume, which for years past had not
been used for pulpit purposes, to learn some
hymns, and upon hearing OF this church robbery,
returned said book.
Why select Wilmington paper for this publi-
cation when there were othets nearer available9
VIM. w. SEEDERs, Librarian,
ROBERT SMITH, Secretary.
June sth, 1868.
[We of course, know nothing about this mat
ter, but took the fsrmer communication, TO
which the writer's name was appended, in good
faith As to the reason for selecting the TRIBUNE,
it is very evident. 1t is the only paper sure to
reach every part of the State. 1t is not a Will
mington paper, not even a New Castle county
paper, for il circulates as largely in either Kent
or Sussex as it does in New Castle.-EDs. TRI-
BUNE.
MEssRs. EDITORS The ball rolls on, "gath-
ering as IL goes" aud each day seems to develop
| more and more clearly the fact that SYLVESTER
| RIANHARD will undoubtedly be selected by the
people at the forthcoming nomination to fill the
| Office of Sheriff of New Castle County. This is
right, he is in every way we'll and truly deserving
of this testimonial of public appreciation, and will
not fail to fill in highly creditable manner the
position to which IL seems to be the almost uni
| versal determination to assign him.. He is fear
| less, untlinching and undertaking in every point
! and particular, and should he be elected will
| prove good and energetic officer. Let every
| voter come out at the nomination witiout fail as
this will be the principal struggle. DBL.
| A Voice From Appoquinimirls.
MEssRs. EpIToRs THE names of several can
| didates of the Republican party, good and true
men, have offered themselves for nomination fof
the officelof Sheriff. the election of which takes
place on Saturday the 18th inst. They are al
competent. But Messrs Editors, permit an ole
Liue Wing of Appoquinimink, In connection will
many Others TO state that amongst the severa
gentlemen named, there is none more prominen
and deserving than SYLVESTER RIANHARD. Ht
was candidate several years ago aud received
large vote which was truly complimentary, ant
upon the successful nominee Lewis Stidham, Esq
he spared neither time or money in order, to pro
cure his election. Mr.. r. Is well known to tn
people of this county--his name is familiar a
household words" His time has now arrived
for the nomination Of the party. He is kind, af
fable and esteemed for his good qualities-asid
from his contributions to aid the success of hi
: party, he has always contributed money to beney
client associations. He is now afflicted, havioI
! some years ago received gun shot wound in th
left arm, rendering 1t powerless. There is n
. stronger man-if nominated, he will enter int
the campaign with spirit and energy, infusin
more life to the members of the party, and wi
D bring to his support large number of the oppc
? site party. Give us RIAaHARD as our nomine
and he will not only be triumphantly elected, br
. the Republican party will be strengthened Their
by. ArroQuINIMIsK.