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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

From This table our readers will sec ana' 'uo
rate per cent. Of taxation, like the aggreRass
amount of the taxes, as well as the toaai saiao
o, the property, has constantly augncn.eu. ,oes
1850 The rate was ~ on six millions, and ~ i'oo
il became % on over seven millions. In ieoi' y, ~
will he noticed that the rate was lower, nut w
also he observed that the total amount oil .ne
assessments for this year were nearly mi'ioh ~
advance Of the preceding, which made Inc 'o.ai
tax nearly the same. With this exception .ne
rate has steadily Increased from &c, In 1851, uisi
II has reached So In 1868 while the total asscssca
value OF the property has also steadily
Hence it will be clearly manifest that tue nilouu
OF money required by the Georgetown De my,
cratic ring Is constantly on the increase, ana lhas
10 mise ii. IL becomes more and more requisite "
nile on the taxation In every way poss,bie. ~ ~ y
moi alone in Sussex that this enormous sysp,n, VI
nubllc plumber il organized and operated, ou i..
Inc whole financial condition oil the STATE, 10 ~.
as il Is in the hands of the Democrats Is lh VT
same condition. They have run the state ineo
debt 10 the amount Of $1,000 0OO: anu nav
Lila ali the indirect taxes that they think the peo-
ME will bear; like taxing railroad tickets, cencesi
banks, fines and commissions for doing the poo
| niles business, &C., &c, and arc now sea,euius
| for some new method of taxation mat VIII NY
| excite the peope like direct State tax, wncn
we shall certainly come TO In very snort LINE,
unless the people resolve on reform. in ,
have raised The salaries Of all the officers ~ ne
| State and the very last Legislature yotcu lhem-
| selves pay In gold or Its equivalent.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

The Cambridge Democrat, the Demo
cratic organ of Dorchester county, gives the
following account of an outrage recently
committed there upon colorcd men;
We learn that on Monday last there was
considerable Of row near the farm of Mr..
John Pattison, few miles from Cambridge,
and the cause of which was as follows 1t
appears that six negres presented themselves
as hirelings to Mr.. Pattison, and were by
him engaged to save his fodder. About one
o'clock bcvy Of pungymen arrived on the
premises, their object being to capture dar-
kits, who, il seems, deserted from Il number
Of vessels lying at Hills Point haIbor. They
had been shipped in Baltimore, having re
ceived a portion of their wages in advance,
as well as some clothing. On seing the
pungymen, who were armed with six shoot
ers and small switches about the thickness
of a mans wrist, the blacks took to their
heels for dear life, hotly pursued by their
enragcd victims. Finally three OF the de-
sorting Radicals" We're overhaulcd and
marched back 10 the haibor with bloody
heads and noses. The remaining Sambos
made good their escape. What was done
10 those taken back to the boats our depo-
ncnt Sayeth not
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24
:. DrnIns moi N,cessnry.n

In closing an account Of the proceedings
Of the Democratic Congressional Convention
Of The Fourth District, recently in session at
liagerstown, the Herald of that town says !:
During the night many of the delegates
did not retire apparently at all, but kept IN
running fire between the two principa, ho-
tells. Little squads would get together on
the streets and get into warm discussions.
and sometimes considerable excitement. The
Joint result of whiskcy and politics. The
following argument took place in front of
our house, which we overheard
No. said-'I tell you that Roman will
spend more money in this contest, ii nomi-
mated, in one day than Maulsby or Syesicr
would in month";"
No. 2 replied-"But how about brainsar
No. l-"D-n brains! What does De-
mocracy in this Congressional district want
with brains? We want money, and Roman
is the man TO spend it.
No. FL agree that oney is a great
thing, but there ought to be brains with it.
or we shall present sorry appearance. If
must choose between the two, | take the
brains. Hence | am against Roman"
AT this juncture another squad came
along, and the proposition was made so
take drink, which was unanimously agreed
TO, and the dispute ended
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

OS SATURpAY,at Camilla, a town in Mitchell
county, in the South western corner OF
Georgia, Republican meeting was attack
ed by the rebels, and it is stated thirty-five
of the former were killed and many were
wounded. This terrible affair, according to
telegram sent by the rebel Associated Press
agent, grew out of an attack made upon the
people Of the town, by .'mobe of about
four hundred armed negroes, under com
mand of Col Pierce, the radical candidate
for Congress, and Captain Murphy. They
wished, it is said, .sto oyerawe the citizens
g and kill the leading Democrats of the town
g and vicinity
This partisan account Of the affair is en-
tirely in keeping with the usual tenor Of the
Associated Press kilograms from the South,
and is, Of course, almost wholly false. A
dispatch which we publish elsewhere gives
the correct statement Of the affair, and shows
the shameful condition of society, in Geor-
gia That there is little present hope of bet
tering ii is further indicated by the refusal
Of the Democratic majority in the Legisla-
ture TO concur in Governor Bullock recon-
mendation that National troops be asked for
to preserve the peace. They want TO keep
up the new rebellion, and prevent Free
Speech throughout the South.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24
Eight Hundred Miles Completed.

Another hundred mile post has been reach
ed on the Union Pacific Railroad not many
times more can VIC repeat this report, which
has come to Us eight times in two years,
past, before the whole line to the Pacific
ocean will be complete, and the longest rail-
road in the world will be in successful oper-
alton. Less than one year ago the achieve
ment Of five hundred miles was made the
occasion for national congratulation that
half thousand miles Of tile national railroad
had been built now three hundred miles
have been added, and the Indian-summer
days will see the track-layers at or beyond
the point which marks nine hundred miles.
Such rapidly Of construction, unparalleled
in the history of railroading, has not been
attained at the expense Of safety or perma
nence, as is testified by the government
commissioners appointed to examine and
report upon the road, and by multitude of
intelligent witnesses OF the condition and
working OF the road The Union Pacific
Railroad has been frequently referred TO as
a national work The extent of this nation
ality has just been made strikingly manifest
by report upon army transportation on the
Plains, recently made by the United States
| Quartermaster General. From this report
it appears that the price paid the railroad
for transportation of army freight is onl,
about one-fourth that paid for similar ser
vice by wagons. The amount paid the rail
road in 1867, for such transportation, wa
about 100000, and the same amount o
transportation by wagons OF the contrac
price for that year, would have cost 81, 623,
$4,000. In other words, the saving to til,
government by the railroad, in one year
with an average Of 1856 miles in operation
was almost two million dollrrs. Genera
Sherman well said that government coult
better afford to build the road entirely at it
own expense than to have it remain unbuilt
The Treasurers report shows the ne
earning for the year ending June 80, 1868, t.
have been over four million dollars. This
of course, was on way business alone, an,
gives only hint of what the total trafii
will be when the road shall be completed.
So rapidly is the road being built, tina
there now remains no doubt that the who'll
| line to the Pacific will be finished next year
Further information concerning the roa,
and it's popular securities, will be found il
another column.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

TIE Sussex JOURNAL was started as a
pretended neutral paper We believe it still
claims to be such, though it is open in its
approval Of the candidates and principles Of
the Democratic party. Recently, however,
it was SO stupid as to publish paragraph
which gave us the opportunity for our re-
cent terribly damaging exposure ofthe Grim
inal Encouragement of the finances of that
county by the Democratic office holders, for
which blunder the leaders of that party can
not readily forgive of, and we think we per-
ceive disposition on their part to ostracise
il entirely.
The following editorial from the Della
,oarean of to-day, points that way
"We would suggest 10 our Democratic
friends in Sussex that when they wish to
call a county meeting it would be well to
send notice thereof to the DeldUdreorl,
Also, that the proceedings OF such meetings
should be sent by the Secretaries thereof to
the Democratic papers Of the State for pub
LEGATION"
This looks as though they were not to
be published in the Journal. If the leaders
want the democrats of Sussex to know when
their meetings are to be held they had better
send notice to the Delaware TRIBUNE, which
is read more in that county than all the oth-
er papers Of both parties.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24
Reconstruction CoDstitutionaI-Dec chs.
ion OF the Supreme Court.

From The Ner York Sun.
A well-known gentleman of this civ wac
conversing with General +. p. Blair ,Ir
not long since, upon the power of Congress-
to reconstruct the South. General Blair
warmly maintained that the Reeonstruciinn
laws were unconstitutional, and that there
was no authority in the National Govern
ment TO endow negroes with the slective
franchise in the conquered States.
You are mistaken" said his friend =
the supreme Court has fully decided The
question in favor of the power exercised nv
Congress. "
How 500. said the General. 81 never
never heard of any such decision
u Will give You the points," wss The ..
swer ""' '"V IL,
y; The Supreme Court has decide 4
the Nahonal Government has the sap thai
and powers, as regards the States ,.e rights
rebellion, as it would have towsy ), lately in
power. 'ith foreign
II. The Supreme Coo. do,;aas
ago that In New Mexico. wh;cI ,va u. years s
myn conquered In tie War with Mexico J ,ha
oiuefs Oh Generf4i Eearney, tho M,ii;,a enu
uovernor OF thf.t Ter ritory, had ali the forcs
" . hdM anu must be obeyed as such.
Ko. ~. Among these orders of Genoro,
Law m NeW Mexico, was a Code of
laws 1--WE which he promulgated some time aSou Ut
esil, BY which the right of suffrage was o cou
, %;s; upon all males of lawful age tpit6omt
o' ss1W 81 color, negroes Included
ON New Mas Mss; CODE e which was thus imposed
iS ~ court decided to be the rightS FIJI
nv ., the territory, until it shonld ba Gu,
's, .sW W ~ express act of Congress.
~. The apparent author Of ,h;. nou
s sJhnrage code was Francis p. blair .o
Gnose name was attanched TO il no At,,nr ~,
deI 1.e OF the Territory " a' n''orney
d;d Ina. true, responded Gen. Blair s.hnt
knew It. 'D' " n'ack Republican
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

The REPUBLICANS of New Castle and the
Campaign Clubs of Wilmington, consisting
of the Boys in Blue, the Republican Irwin
cibles, and the Pioneer Tanners have made
arrangements fora splendid demonstration at
New Castle, on the afternoon and evening of
Saturday next, the 26th inst. The Republi-
cans employed in the factory of Messrs. Shaw
& Knowles will raise pole and flag at three
o'clock, P. NJ, when Levi C. Bird, ESQ.,, will
make an address. A grand excursion for the
clubs, and citizens generally, will leave Will
mington, by the steamer John Syloester, at
y o'clock in the evening. Addresses in the
evening will be made by VIM. G. Spruance,
Esq, and General Adam E. King, of Balti
more. Tickets for the excursion 90 cents
10 be had from Club Committees, or at the
Headquarters, Central Building, Fourth ant
King streets
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

Thu RICHMOND DISPATCH, in an article upon
the material prosperity of that city, states that
previous to the breaking out of the war the capi-
tai invested in manufactures in Richmond was
over six millions, and the products reached about
twentymillions. The population was about forty
five thousand, and the assessed specie value of
real estate about twenty-three millions The
population Of the city now is thought to be nearly
sixty thousand, and the assessed specie value Of
the real estate is somewhat over twenty millions
Qhe difference between the value now and that
before the war resulting from the disastrous fire
of April 3, 1861 aud by the recent extension OF
the city limits is believed to be twenty-eight mil
| lions dollars
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

WHILE Mr.. WALLACE, in his conceited
attempt to hoodwink the Democracy of
Pennsylvania, has the CHASTITY effrontery to
issue an address Of congratulaiion on the
whipping his party has received in Maine,
Brick Pomeroy more honestly expresses
the disappointment of the Democrats, and
frankly says: 1.-The State election in Maine
has been held-the smoke has lifted-the
Republicans have over twenty thousand ma
jority. We are defeated there, and do not
like it. We met the enemy in Maine and
are theirs. They whipped us there worse
than we supposed they would or could, and
Il hurts -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24
MEN AND THINGS.
To BE SrIIcEp.-Young Robert Lincoln, 1t Is
rumored, will be married this fall to daughter
OF Senator Harlan. At%e ~

To DE srLIcrp.-Young Robert Lincoln, 1t is
rumored, will be married this fall to daughter
OF Senator Harlan M -
Nor MAnHIKD, II HK2--At q recent meeting at
ConcondyilIe, Delaware county, a very handsome
boquet that had been prepared by number of
young ladies, TO be given to the best speaker was
awarded to James J, Creigh, Esq, of West
Chester.
josh so.-When Grant met Pemberton at Vicks-
burg on the I'd of July, 1863 and told him his
terms were unconditional surrender" Pcmber-
ton pouted, and declared he could sustain siege
for long time yet. Grants only reply was,
Very WE'LL" This scene was repeated last week
in Maine. II the Democrats desire the seige con-
tinucd, livery well," It will make the surrender
more complete.
BUSINESS DuLL.--A funny republican in Burl-
ington, Vermont, closes letter by saying,-
'.Busincss is at standstill here, We are all busy
burying democrats. Shall finish in November"
McyEAGH.-wayne Mcycagh, of Chester
County, has appointed the Sd of October for q
speech in behalf Of Grant and Coliax, in this
city, which everybody will be glad to hear.
Wayne is one Of the most eloquent and persuasive
speakers anywhere to be found.
Coop OI.D CARPET BAoGER.-ht the Sussex
County Democratic Convention. on Tuesday, be-
sides the speech of Benny Biggs, another was
made by that jolly old carpet-bagger, J. Clancy
Jones, formerly of Berks county. He has played
out as Congressman in Pennsylvania, and per-
haps now expects to play the Charley Brown role
in Delaware.
Go Isl-Brick Pomeroy lams the New York
World in fine style. He snys: +" Frank Blair was
right. 1t seems, and no man can more heartily de-
spise the journal that insdlously opens the door
for dishonorablc retreat than he. 1t takes a
Southernized Yankee, renegade Radical, pap
| seeking lecch to squirm and lie, and make faces
| to suit the emergency, but they never deceive
anybody, and in time meet the contempt they
| richly merit"
AN this refers to Marble, editor of the IForld
Pleasant autumn reading, isn't iii
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

The TRENTON GAZETTE says The hun
dreds Of friends Of Gen. Alfred 7. A. Torbert
in New Jersey, will read the letter, accept
ing the Republican nomination for Congress
in Delaware, with pleasure. Gen. Torbert,
an officer in the regular army, was selected
by Gov. Olden as Colonel Of the First Regi-
ment \. ]. Volunteers. In this position he
distinguished himself by his courage and
conduct, and was promoted to the rank OF
Brigadier General. and received a cavalry
command, proving himself one of the best
cavalry officers Of the war New Jersey
therefore claims an interest in him, and al
the more that he is as true in the politica
contest at the polls as he was in the field.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24
THE Della HARE CAMPAIGN
. To Major Gener@t Sheridan
Push things.
" ours.

''U. 5. GRANT"
General Grants speeches, letters and
dispatches form an encyclopedia of states
manship. His telegram To Sheridan is our
text in Delaware, this moment Push
Things We urge ii upon Republicans ev-
erywhcre, from Claymoni TO Delmar. Our
party in this State. i. temporarily in the mi
nority. 1t may possibly remain 50, for two
years longer. But it is part Of that great
National organization which for eight years
has ruled the Republic, and which, under
any reasonable circumstances. will continue
to do 50 for twenty years to come. When
it is considered how great, how numerous,
and how controlling, The Republican party
is, as Naiioal organzatian, there is no
further fact needed to show that lis ten
thousand voters in Delaware should assume
the aggressive, and should decline to play
second fiddle to their opponents
Force the fighting, fellow Republicans
Don't depend on Sam Townsends quarrel
with Bayard, or the Gdzettes proscripti IN
OF Captain Barr, or the Salisbury and Anti
Salisbury ground scratches 10 make votes
for Grant and Colfax. Let these little skrim-
IMAGES among our opponents go on. Let
them fight each other fairly, if they choose,
or gouge, scratch and bite, as they please
our duty is TO wave the good banner Of Re
publican principles On high, and wade in,
for victory. The Insignificant little carpo-
rails guard Of the defeated Democracy which
hangs on 10 power in this State, sucking the
last penny Of taxes from the people, mus
go under, and will before very long. Til,
is the campaign for recruits, and this is es
pecially the time for new recruits to fail in
Push Thiags.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

The CHICAGO TRIBUNE says the policy Of
'natiYism" In its most contracted and mean
est form has been adopted by the Democra-
tic party; and the Democrats of Chicago
protest against native Of Illinois holding
the Office of Governor Of Florida, by the
votes Of the people Of that State, as an out
rage upon the talented rebels born in Flori-
da, while they are running native of Ken
lucky for Governor of Illinois, and dozen
other men born in Southern and other States
for Congress and other offices. OF course.
This whole complaint against 'carpet-bag-
gers" is an insult to immigrants, for if ii were
put into practice. as principle, it would
confne all advancement to the native-born
population.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

THg DELAwAREAN is exasperated over
Maine, and strikes hard blow at the mem
beers Of its own party who hypocritcally pre-
tend TO rejoice over the result there: 1t
says
We fear that Maine is in state Of shame
full wickedness. That negroes should vote
the Radical ticket where Radicals had the
power to coerce them, is easily under
stood, but that white freemen should vote
the same ticket, alas for their intelli-
gence, morality and decency. Thad. Stew
ems, Ben. Butler, Ned Stanton, and Gen.
Schenck are fit leaders Of such people, who
ought to be set off by themselves and con
demned to have such wretches rule over
them forever Alas, for Maine alas, fol
those who rejoice over the result Of thi:
| election.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

RuMogs ABOUND on all hands that the
Democrats will colonize extensively in Penn
sylyania, with roughs from Baltimore and
New York. This is a fraud which can be
successful only through the weakness of the
Republicans. If they guard yigilantly the
polls, and by previous thorough canvass,
are able to challenge the men who have not
had years residence in the State, they can
prevent any extensive colonization. Frauds
in Pennsylvania, of late years, have been
Improbable, and the contested election in
yestigations have generally searched them
out. There is hardly a polling place in the
State, where enough resolute men cannot
be found TO challenge fraudulent votes.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

Republican County Ticket.
suERIrr-R. LEWIS ARMSTRONG, Christians.
CoaosKR-JOHN CURRY, Wilmington.
sENAToR.--JoHs II. ADAMS. Wilmington.
REPRESENTATIVES.
GEORGE THOMPSON, Brandywine.
SAMUEL BANCROFT. Jr., ChristiaRa.
WM. c. SPRuaScE, New Castle.
ABRAHAM CANNON, White Clay Greek
WM. F. RoHISsoS, Red Lion.
SEgAcH T. SHALLcRoss, ST. Georges.
RoBT. DgsRIcSsoS, Appoquinimink.
LEVY COURT
DAVID WooINAS, Wilmington.
Thomas J. MAHAFFY, Brandywine.
AMOS SHARPLFss, Jr., Christiana.
GEORGE JACKSON, New Castle.
SYLVESTER ID. TOWNSEND, Pencader
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

Born HousEs OF CONGRESS- met on Monday
at noon and adjourned to the 10th Of octo-
Der. At that time, business may or may not
be taken up,as shall seem proper. If not the
presiding officers Of the two Houses will
adjourn them to November 10th, and, SINH
larry, if no business is then done, to the
usual meeting time in December
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-09-24

The DEMOCRATS of the Fourth Maryland
District nominated, yesterday, Judge Pat
rick Hamill, of Allegheny county, for Con-
gress, the long and bitter contest between
Messrs Roman, MIaulsby and Syester, hay
ing resulted in the withdrawal of these
gentlemen.
In Baltimore city, yesterday, an address
to tao Conservative Union men, made its
appearance. signed by W. Thomson, W.
Thos. Valiant, Judson Gilman, Adam
Kahler and Vim. ii. Pierce. 1t urges the
support of Grant and Colfax, and gives rea-
son, at length, therefor. These gentlemen
are former members ofthe Union party, who
followed Swami over to the Democracy
Valiant was one of the Police Commission
ers who failed to stand their ground at the
critical period. in the fall of 1866 The ad-
dress is an indication of their political course,
bu, the influence of the five signcrs is proba-
bly, not very great.
The delegates from the various Wards OF
Baltimore city to nominate Republican can
didaies for Congress, were elected last even
ing, and the Conventions meet at noon to-
morrow. General Adam E. King is promi-
nenlly named in the third district, and has
no doubt large majority of the delegates,
though he was opposed by the Conservative
elements of the party. The Radical soldiers
and civilians went unanimously for him.
In the Second district John t. Ensor, Esq.
will probably be the nominee.