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The New York herald., 1868-06-17

CONGRESS AND THE CURRENCY. the Sen
ate yesterday consideration of the Currency
bill was resumed. The amendment offered by
Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky, that the Comptroller
of the Currency shall withdraw from the banks
of such States as have them in excess
circulating notes, upon the principle of
their distribution, and that the notes
thus withdrawn shall be distributed among
the banks of those States that may have
less than their proper proportion, gave
rise to an animated debate This amendment,
II will be remembered, was offered in lien of
the provision for the twenty millions increase.
Il created considerable opposition, but was
eventually adopted by vote Of twenty-six to
sixteen. Contrary to what might have been
expected, the vote was by no means sectional
one, several Of the Eastern Senators voting in
favor of the amendment, although it's effect
will be to decrease the bank circulation in
several Of the New England States
The New York herald., 1868-06-17
Removing the Disabilities Of Ex-Rebeis.

Removing the Disabilities OF Ef-keDels.
A few ex-rebels who have gone over TO tho
radical party had their disabilities removed
yesterday. so far as the action Of the Senate
could remove them. This is all very good and
proper; but il would certainly be the wiser
course to pass general bill removing the dis
abilities of all who are willing to faithfully
abide by the result of the war and support
the constitution and laws Of the United States.
Such measure of pacification and harmony was
proposed by Mr. vickers, of Maryland, but 1t
was rejected without division" In the opinion
of our patriotic radical Senate every Southern
ex-rebel who does not support the destructive
views and policies of the dominant party is
disloyal and not fit to be trusted. The South
ern man who is conservative must not be
allowed to hold Office, but no matter how prom
inent he may have been in the rebellion and
how desperately he may have bent his
energies to the work of destroying the
Union, II he is willing to declare that
the negro is as good If not q little better
than the white man, and to express himself
delighted with military despotism and anarchy,
he is forthwith welcomed into the elysium Of
radical affections and is voted capable of hold
ing any Office And so we go. Perhaps the
people may be allowed next November TO grant
to the late rebels of the South general am
nesty. without waiting for special act OF
Congress
The New York herald., 1868-06-17
The Movement Ia Favor Of Chief yustics
Chase.

The Movement Ia Favor Of Chief Justics
Chase.
We publish to-day number of extracts from
our exchange papers of various shades of poll
tics, touching the movement in favor of the
nomination of Chief Justice Chase for the
Presidency by the National Democratic Con-
vention This movement both startles and
confounds the old politicians and party jour
nails. 1t has opened a new era in our political
history. 1t has given greater impetus to
freedom of thought and discussion ON political
topics than any other event that has occurred
for many years. 1t has developed broader
and higher political sentiment and awakened
livelier and purer sensation among the peo-
pie than has obtained in any Presidential can
vass since the time of Washington. 1t is
amazing to witness the strides this spontane-
GUS movement is taking among all classes OF
citizens. 1t seems as if they had thrown of the
partisan shackles of former years and aroused
themselves to the necessity Of independent
action in the present crisis in our national
affairs. 1t will be Independence Day indeed II
on the Fourth of July next the National Demo
cratic Convention "a list of delegates to which
we give in another column-casts aside old
party hacks and mouldy, worn out ideas and
takes a stand in behalf Of modern progress,
lasting peace and security for national pros
perity by nominating Judge Chase. He is the
man who can whip the radicals, even with
Grant as the leader of their columns; and no
other named man can.
The New York herald., 1868-06-17

BY a despatch published elsewhere we are
informed that the Governor and Attorney
General of the unreconstructed State of Mis-
sissipp have been removed from Office and two
army officers appointed in their stead. What
offences they committed that led to this mea-
sure is not stated. General Humphreys, the
recent Governor is the democratic candidate
for reelection under the new constitution.
without expressing any opinion as to the
merits Of the case, not knowing what they are,
the appointment Of an army officer to the Office
Of Attorney General of a State is, to say no
moro. a somewhat comlcal proceeding,
The New York herald., 1868-06-17

The JAPANESE RAM SToSRwALL.--Tha
action Of Mr. Van valkenburgh, our Minister to
Japan, iu taking possession of this ram ON her
arrival at Yokohama has been approved by
our government. Mr.. Seward has written TO
the Minister that he assumes the action wss
taken after consultation with the representa-
tlves Of the other treaty Powers, and with tho
consent Of both beligerents In tie civil war
The New York herald., 1868-06-17

The government, ought to realize a hundred
millions year from this source, even at one dol
lar gallon, but there is no way of doing that
or increasing the present income except by vigl-
lantly watching the distillers and vigorously
executing the laws.
The New York herald., 1868-06-17
MIsCELLANE0Us.

Telegraphic advices from Mexico TO the louI Inst.
are received. Cabinet crisis was prevailing a. the
capital, owing 10 a decision OF the courts which pro.
hibited the members from holding two Offices
Lerdo de Teiada, Minister OF Foreign Affairs had
been sworn in as Chief Justice OF the
supreme Court In place Of Ortega and in
consequence was compelled to resign his Cabi.
pet appointment. Juarez was dissatisfied, and
The New York herald., 1868-06-17

NIBLO's GARDEN, BroAdway-THs WHITE PAWN.
wALLACK'S THEATRE, Broadway and 18th street,
tux LOTTERY OF LIFE
The New York herald., 1868-06-17

BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadwsy.-A FLASH @
IIoHTNING.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

Rev Daniel Watkins, a very respectable
colored minister of Tennessee who was a
delegate TO the Border State Convention, at
Baltimore in September has recently return
ed to Nashville, having been occupied in the
interim in collecting pecuniary assistance
for the colored schools of his State. After
visiting Baltimore and Washington, he
says -
u next passed through Baltimore to Phil
adelphia, Pa, carrying with me letter OF
introduction from Gen. r. Delayan Mussey.
attorney and counsellor at law, to Robert
Corson, Esq, Corresponding Secretary of the
Pennsylvania branch of the American Freed
mems Union Commission. That gentleman
put me in the way to see many very good
and true friends of humanity who could lis
ten to statement made even by stranger
and then examine his testimonials, and last
but not least, instead of lecturing upon the
| subject OF voting give even in the decline OF
business, money to help the colored people
to educate themselves. 1t is true that they
often asked such questions as showed that
they desired us to vote right yet they APP
peared to have more solicitude for our edll-
cational and moral interest than political.
| have heard aud read much about the CITY OF
| Brotherly Love, but did not at the time that
| went there, on the eve of the State election,
| expect to find as many friends as mel there,
but il is necessary that should here ac.
| knowledge my Indebtedness to those Friends
that are often here called Quakers. found
them there divided into Orthodox and Kick.
| sites; the former thought the best practical
friends | have so far met with; say so far
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09
From the Smyrna Tlmes.l

The converting of the prominent teachers
and friends of education, at Dover, last
week, was one of the most important steps
that could have been taken, and was charac-
terized by spirit and determination that
was unexpected by even the originators
themselves. Every one present showed
such personal interest in the enterprise
that each encouraged the other. By this
convention has been started movement
that must certainly lead to a reform in our
School system. This is the ultimate object
of the meeting. The ball will now be kept
moving until the next session the Legisla-
ture, next winter, when matured plan will
have been devised and thoroughly digcsted,
which will he placed before our law makers,
and will very probably become the law of
the Commonwealth. The main feature
of the present system is foreshadowed in the
proceedings, published elsewhere. 1t is to
have a State Superintendent Of Education,
whose sole duty it will be to look after the
schools, see that they are properly conduct
ed and by competent teachers Every teach
er must pass thorough examination before
a situation will be given him. Schools will
not be allowed to close up for six or nine
months and the foolish system of ssvoting
down the tax" will be done away with
Every school will have the same kind of
books, and the school rooms will be as con-
yenient as possible. This is, in short, the
out line of the proDosed system
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

The Sussex Argus (Milford) Of the 2sth ult.
has the following =
BROKE JAIL.-Ycsterday morning between 4
aud o'clock, Jesse Draper, confined in tieorgc-
town jail awaiting his tlial for the murder OF
Nathaniel Dickerson, and Thomas Oliver, CON
lined on two rape charges, burned through the
floor OF their cell, undermined the wall Of the
jail and succeeded in making their escape A
similar but unsuccessful attempt was made /
short time since by these two prisoners. This
time up to this morning, though several partie.
have been in search of them, they have succeeded
in making good their escape
SINGULAR DEATH.-0n Monday morning. Ne
ro Hevalo, an aged negro died very suddenly ant
sngularly at the house of colorcd friend WHOM
he had gone TO visit. The friend lived about
mile from Milford. Finding the family away
and the house locked up he drew the staple o
the door, went in and fastened the door on TIL
inside, and went up stairs and laid down. Short
ly afterwards some of the family returned AM
the old negro got up, let them in, and looking
apparently as well as usual He returned III
stairs, laid down on the floor and died almos
Immediately. He was about 80 years DID, A
inquest was held and verdict of death fror
| causes unknown was brought in.
PouLrEY.-Immense freights of poultry hay
been shipped by railroad during the past week
On Tuesday last, about twelve tons were shipped
nearly half of which belonged to Messrs. Franc,
Denney, John Farrell and Jas. Startling, af Ra,
mond's Neck. They ship annually large quaint
| ties
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09
The Delaware Avenue Baptis, Church

DEDICATION OF THE LECTURE ROOM.
The new Lecture Room of this church, was dedi-
Gated with appropriate services on Thursday even
ing. The room is fine large one, with stained
glass windows, handsome seats, and is altogether
very comfortable and convenient. The exercises
Of the evening We're opened with singing by the
| choir, after which Rev &. w. Folwcll, pastor Of
the church, read selection from the scriptures,
| after another hymn by the choir, Rev J.Whraton
Smith, d. d., of Philadelphia preached an i'm
pressive and appropriate dedicatory sermon from
the text " And it came 10 pass, as her soul was in
departing, Qor she died) that she called his name
Ben-oni but his father called him Benjamin, y
Genesis, xxxv chapter, 18th verse; Rev. Dr.
Perkins, of Wilmington, made the dcdcatory
prayer. Mr.. VIM. II. Gregg the treasurer then
read financial statement. He said the first
money he ever received towards the church was
50. lie next received :SU37 from the cangrcga-
ton. When the church had SO members th ~
had raised amongst themselves S10,2O6. Since
then they have borrowed $4,000. They had now
altogether S2s,00e. The sofa and chairs for the
pulpit were a donation from the Second Baptist
Church.
The church was organized about two years ago
with fifteen members, none wealthy. After the
Treasurers statement subscription and basket
collection was taken up by which nearly - 900
was realized.
The services then closed with singing by the
choir and Rev. DR.. Smith pronouncing the bene-
| diction
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

SPIRITUAL GROWTH. you go to the bot
tom, the nature of man is such that without
divine influence acting upon him, he will
not rise and develop, any more than the ker-
mel of corn will sprout and grow. Do you
think because you tickle your ground with
guano, that that is the reason why your corn
grows? Can you say, "Sun, do not want
your help; | own this ground; have some
guano over it, and the seed will grow p Or
can you say to the showers, 81 own this
ground | know how to raise crops need
not your help | should like to see the
farmer that could declare himself thus indie
pendent OF the sun and showers and raise a
crop. The seeds need the vivifying influence
OF the sun and of the shower to call forth its
latent life; and the human soul needs di.
vine power in its expansion, as much more
than the seed as it is greater than n seed.
There is no such thing as lifting NJ the great
human race except the arms of God reach
down and lift il up. Wcare a Goddess race,
hut we are race with God, and il is by
The grace of God that we are what we are il
we have made one single step of upward pro
gress.-H w. Becch.r.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

]. Remember that our will is likely To be
crossed every day, so prepare for it.
2. Everybody in the house has an evil ma
ture as well as ourselves, and, therefore, we
are not TO expect too much,
3. 70 learn the different temper and dis
position of each individual.
4. To look on each member of the family
us one for whom we should have a care.
D.. When any good happens to any one, 10
rejoice at it.
6. When inclined to give an angry answer,
to . overcome evil with good
I. If from sickness, pain, or nfirmity, We
feel irritable, to keep strict watch over our.
selves.
g. 10 observe when others are suffering.
and drop word of kindness and sympathy
suited TO them.
8. To watch the little opportunities o.
pleasing, and TO put the little annoyances ou
of the way.
10. To take cheerful view of everything
even of the weather, and encourage hope.
II. To speak kindly to the seryants-te
praise them Tor little things when you can.
IL. In all little pleasures which may &c
cur, to put yourself last
ID. To try for the soft answer that turn
eth away wrath.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

The Edncation OF the Southern Cor-
ored People.
In reference to the behavior of the South
ern Conservatives" in the matter of edu-
eating the colored people, the Wilmington
North carollna) Post says
They have moved heaven and earth to
prevent the colored people from, receiving
instruction--from receiving Christian in
struction. They have yillifed, slandered
and murdered men and women, who, with
out any expense to them, came with the
Bible In one hand md thc Christian primer
in the otheri with precepts Of order, law,
justice, industry, and piety on their lips;
who erected school houses and churches,
visited the abodes of sorrow and suffering,
fed the hungry, clothed the naked, gathered
the dead from the streets and buried them
Southern men wonld not do this work, they
spurned the sick and suffering and starving
from their doors, and sent them to those
very missionaries and teachers to be cared
for, nursed and buried. And are doing this
now. Every day 1t Is done In this city. We
repeat the charge-Southern people are
every day in this City and Stale spurning
the ignorant anC poor from their doors and
sending them to these same teachers whom
they so maliciously SANDER. More, Southern
white people themselves come to these same
villified missionaries and teachers, and beg
for clothing; beg for food, and for medicine.
The Conservatives of the South have been
most bitterly opposed to every agency that
has offered TO relieve and benefit The ,olored
people. Nay, not the co,ored people only,
but the poor people of the South-white as
well as black--and especially the poor peo-
pie of North Carolina.
They have falsely accused and slant
cred every such agency to the extent Of their
ability. In doing this they have attempted
TO keep in ignorance, and drive into harl,ar-
ism the emancipated peopls of the South
They meant to do this-it has been done
after forethought-wit malice prepensc.
In this city and county these blatant Con
s;ryaiiyes have not lifted finger to aid in
the education of the colored people. Where
are the churches-where the school houses
where the Sabbath schools, gathered and
taught them? Echo answers, Where On
the contrary they have steadfastly opposed
such efforts, when made by others.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

From the Smyrna ftmss:-
Smyrna celebrated Christmas day much after
the old fashion, the big fire the four corners
making the only exception to the general rule.
That was interdicted by the Town Fathers.
At the monthly meeting of the Smyrna Loan
Association, Tuesday evening, $1,000 were sold
at the large premium of 40 per cent.
Rev. DIR. Cooper, OF Camden, delivered his pop
ular lecture on the Divine Institution of Mar.
riage, /" at Leipsic, on Monday evening. He had
crowded audience.
+. S. McWhorter, Esq, Qormerly Of SMYRNA
of ST. Georges, has invented an instrument to
measure or weigh grain. 1t is attached to the
thresher or fan and as fast as the grain is cleaned
it is measured by the instrument and bagged.
He has applied for a patent
The Annual Grand Convention of the Nj. II X.
\. Grand Chapter Of Delaware, will be held at
Freemason's Hall, Dover at the third hour past
high twelve, on the goth instant.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

Coal ABASDoSED.-The Gazette, of this city,
states During the violent storm week or SO
ago. a vessel loaded with coal was driven on the
shore, in the Delaware, above New Castle. A
tug was called, but she refused to tow her to New
Castle for less than 5000. This the captain con-
sidered exorbitant and refused TO pay, and COM
menced unloading his cargo on the ice. Over
one hundred and fifty tons were taken of, but
the captain was afterwards compelled,a ian account
of the floating ice, to procure the assistance of
two tugs. The coal which had been unloaded
was carried away by the people living near the
place, who built large sleds, carrying nearly q
quarter of ton each, and drove out on the ice
and drew the coal in. This they did, as long as
the ice would bear, some tug boats also took a
load of the large coal, and one gentleman is re-
ported to have filled several scows with it.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09
TrapsIIers' Guide

- -
Nv MiNavTnM s1niPHih. VII.
KA1l. EDAD TIME TAi gLE AND hAt'riNNas
COMMENCING MONDAY. SFprt \,rt.i,
Trains will leave Dennt cnr,,.,. = " ~, 't' ia
AND WASIIlNtITtl AVRNilE :. III ~ W SiIrFl
Il WAY-MiAlL TRAIN ats.aoA. AT ts S,r
teal for baltimore. stopping At all r,, tsoq
for G5 bs and lntsrmediste stations " "'miapf
ted for baltimore aud Washlrpon s'"hiays excel.
cd,) for baltimore and WaAai,c,an ysoniiays exteu
port Stanton Newark Eilt,n NJ nliTligton, New
mans, Edgewood, Magnolia Shsse,s a,s Pstry.
Run; -. ~ '' : anu s'ommei,
NIGHT EXPRESS at II 90 P. M. fna,,,,
more and Washington Cpnneris o., iot Bali.
Saturday excepted with Delaware W;,lmngtsa
stopping at New Castle, Middetown f,lau,nna 1.-The
Harrington. Salisbury Princess Anna 'om, poyet
secting az CrlsHeld with Boat for Fortrpsa a Y, con-
NOTION, Portsmouth and the South. "oh'N,
Z. Passengers by boat from 'BaItimore "a. =,
MONROE and Norfolk, will take tia 10 M l. FORTRESS
via crisneld Will take HOO p. NJ Train, A. iraln
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

To BE REMoyED.-The colored people of Della
ware City talk of moving their church building
which is located about quarter of n mile from
town on the bank OF the canal, to central lot,
already purchased by them, in what is known as
Polktown. The removal will involve an outlay Of
about six hundred dollars, which sum they are
now trying to raise. For this purpose, they have
been holding fair recently, the result of which
we have not learned
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

How TO DETECT CouNrRRFEITs.-A rule
by which counterfeit grcenbacks NAV be
detected has lately been discovered, which
upon thorough trial has proved iniallible.
II is this: Divide the last two figures of The
bill by 4, and if one remain the letter ON The
genuine will be A; iftwo remain, it will be
b; if three, G.; should there be no remain.
der, the letter will be d. For example, q
note is registered 2,4Gl, divide 81 by i ant
you have one remaining. According to this
rule the letter on the note will be A. Ii
case the rule fails be certain that the bill il
counterfeit.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

DONATION VisIr.-On the evening of the 10th
ult., number of the members of the St. James
Protestant Episcopal Church, at Stanton. visited
the residence Of the Rector, Rev. VIM. Marshall,
where MIR. Franklin Fell, on behalf of the donors,
In a few remarks presented the reverend gentle
man with purse containing nearly two hundred
dollars,and an abundance of the substantial good
things of the season.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

GERMAN MODE OF HEATING CAUSE.-THE
German railway managers arc heating their
cars in this way this winter. 4 special car,
containing the heating apparatus, is placed
Immediately next to the locomotive of every
train, from which pipes convey continual
circulation Of hot air through the whole
train. Inside the cars these pipes are made
of copper, which will communicate with
the other cars by short lengths of India
rubber pipes, fitting in by means of screw
metal heads. Ventilators in the interior of
the compartments enable the passengers to
regulate the temperature so as to suit their
convenience
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

Prussia teaches seven languages in her
primary schools. They are, in the order of
Of the numbers Of children studying them.
German, Lithuanian, Wend, Morayian,
Walloon, Tcheque and Dutch.
"A young woman in Pennsylvania was
so impressed with the fact that she was
born to be hung because she had never been
drowned, that she hung herself
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-01-09

J. & B. R. R.-one train each way is now run
over this road daily. The tram running North
leaves Georgetown at 1880 a. m, connecting ut
Harrington at 1880 p m, with the Crisdeld
train moving North, and at 1:i5 p. m. with the
train moving South. Passengers leaving George
town or Milford by this train arrive in this city at
$3.50 p. m.
Going South the train leaves Harrington at 1:45
p. M, connecting at that Point with tue train
which leaves here at 10;15 O. m, and arrives ut
Crisfeld at 1;45. 1t also connects with the train
moving North on Delaware road, and arriving at
Harrington at 1890 p. IN.