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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
CABINET SpEcULArioNs. The MiliordDel.)
Mutual Friend saws -

As every other sheet of large or small di
mensions has made a cabinet for the new
President, and suggested the names of their
own special favorites for certain positions,
we have taken the liberty at this late hour TO
recommend to Gen. Grant the following per
sons as his advisers. As will be seen they
are all frem Delaware, and il will no doubt
be very gratifying to our friends throughout
the country to find that we in Delaware
have such gigantic ntelccis among us. Here
they are. For Secretary of Stalc.who should
it be but Howard NJ. jenkins, Esq, the pro-
found philosopher and enlightened statesman
and ''the first man to nominate Grant r. w.
Fisk Townsend the gentlemanly editor OF
the Georgetown Journal, although diamet-
really opposed TO Grant in politics, would
make an excellent Secretary Of the Treasury,
from his familiarity with Sussex County fl
nances. G. p. johnson would suit the Wal
Department admirably, while Vernon Of the
Republican would fitly succeed Gideon
Mrs. McConaughy would take charge Of the
mails (malcs) TO the satisfaction of all con
cerned, and the editor of the Smyrna Time,
wonld do Justice to the Office of Attorney
General. Eckel would figure well at tn.
head of the Interior Department, and thus
all the political lights of the State would b,
provided with comfortable situations, will
the exception of Kirk, who.is provided fol
at present from the State table.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
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Senatorial Drunkenness.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York FreGonidn discusses the subject OF
Senatorial Drunkenness" after the follow
ing fashion: "Mr. Saulsburj is Il slender,
ministerial-looking old sinner, who has
crooked his elbow so often during his life
time, that semi-circular hole has been worn
by the glass in his lower lip, and whose in
ternal economy, like smouldering coal pit,
is nearly burned out; he is probably one Of
the finest specimens of the aristocratic drunk
ard in the United States, preserving as he al.
ways does, scrupulous neatness of dress and
dignity of manner, maudlin though it is.
Mr.. Yates is spoken of as ga man of great
heart-of generous impulses and of acknowl-
edged genius, but poor, unsteady Dick.
whose waking hours are full OF good resolu-
tions, but who never, as yet, has been able
to battle successfully with his own weak
head" In the picture of Mr.. Patterson,
these redeeming traits are wanting. ''He is
a large, e,broad-shouldered man, with a square
red face, and nose which, for brilliancy OF
coloring, il is safe to say, cannot be surpass
ed by any other nasal protuberance either in
or out of the Senate. He doesn't profess tc
swear off, but swims along in tempestuous
sea of brandy, buffeting and struggling des-
perately with the fiery waves which must
soon engulf him
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

The English presentation came at last to
an end, and Mr.. Mason's task began. Re-
membering the name Of his first victim he
succeeded, without blunder, in making the
American Muggins and the Third Napoleon
acquainted with each other. But with the
next our Minister came to full stop. He
could not remember the name, and the poor
man tried in vain by stage whisper to com
far more aggravating than any expression OF
impatience He waited without result, and
he might have so waited an indefinite time,
for the wretched man whose introduction
stopped the way suddenly grew red in the
face, and lost all power Of articulation
Judge Mason saw apoplexy before him,
when relief came in the shape Of q happy
| idea that struck bis diplomatic brain. Step
ping back few pscei hs sxrlsimsd
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

TIE CHANGES IN THE WEATHER are matter
of profound anxiety, everywhere, lest sud
den cold should follow rain, and thus destroy
fruit crops. Nowhere, however,is this anx-
iety so great as in the peach-growing coun-
tiles of this Peninsula. The entire failure OF
the peaches, last year, and the very small
crops of corn for two years, in many locali-
ties, have greatly embarrassed many farmers
and all the lower half of Delaware is to-day
in sadly-depressed financial condition.
This not only affects the farmers, but all
kinds of business mcn-country store-keep-
ers, millers, the railroad interests, and the
general business Of this city, likewise.
We are hoping, now, for a good crop OF
peaches, yet it is so early that many sudden
alterations of cold and warm weather may
cnsue, before the permanently balmy days
of April and May. The number of trees
ready for bearing peaches is, this year, ,mnch
greater than ever before, many more new
orchards having reached the fruiting age
than of those which have passed it. With
fair weather, we should gather in Delaware,
this summer, two millions and half baskets
of Deacles
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

LET TIE LEGISLATURES call an informal
Convention to take steps toward Peninsnlar
Union. From all quarters, there is universal
approval of the proposition. Every newspa-
per on the Eastern Shore, as well as in this
State, that has spoken at all, is anxious that
this most desirable consummation should be
effected. The Peninsula will make a State
of respectable size. Thus united, 1t will com
mand national respect. As it is, Delaware
is too small to have any weight in the coun-
ellis of the Republic, and the Eastern Shores
of Maryland and VIrginiA arc chopped of
from all the life-blood ofthe commonwealth
to which they belong.
We repeat the suggestion to the LegIsla-
ture, to call the Convention. Don't delay,
gentlemen; now is the time. In few
months we shall be entirely engaged in pick
Ing peaches.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

You are both so young that you cannot
yet conceive Of the amount of treasure that
will yet be poured in upon yoti, by all sorts
of people, if you do not go about protesting
that you have all you want already. You
know the story Of the two schoolgirls on
the Central Railroad. They were dead faint
with hunger, having ridden all day without
food, but, on consulting together, agreed
that they did not dare to get out at
any station to buy. A modest old doctor
of divinity, who was coming home from a
meeting of the "American Board,' over
heard their talk, got some sponge cake, and
he might have done to bis grandchildren.
But poor Sybil, who was nervous and anx-
ious, said, " No, thank you," and so Sarah
thought she must say No, thank you," too,
and SO they were nearly dead when they
reached the Delavan House. Now just that
same thing happens, whenever you pretend
either from pride or from shyness, that you
know the thing that you do not know. II
you go on In that way, you will be starved
before long, and the corpner's jury will
bring in verdict, "Served you right" /
could have brayed girl, whom / will call
Jane Smith, last night, at Mrs. Pollexfen' 3
party, only remembered, "Though thou
bray fool in a mortar, his fooishness will
not depart from him, and that much the
same may be said of fools of the other sex.
could have brayed her, say, when saw
how she was constantly defrauding herself
by cutting off that fine Major Andrew, who
was talking to her, or trying To-. Really,no
instances give you any idea of il. From q
silly boarding school habit, think, she kept
saying Yes" as If she would be disgraced
by acknowledging ignorance. ''You know,
said he, "what General Taylor said to Santa
Anna, when they brought him in ?" "Yes,
simpered poor Jane, though in fact she did
not know, and do not suppose five people
| in the world do. But poor Andrew, simple
as soldier, believed her and did not tell
the story, but went on alluding to it, and
they got at once into helpless confusion.
Still, he did not know what the matter was,
and before long, when they were speaking
of one of the Muhbach novels, he said,
"Did you think of the resemblance between
the winding up and Redgauntlet? ?" 10
yes" simpered poor Jane again, though, as
It proved. and as she had to explain in two
o. three minutes, she had never read word
of Redgauntlet. She had merely said 'Yes,
and Z" Yes" and eyes," not with distinct
notion of fraud, but from an impression thai
it helps conversation on If you forever assent
| to what is said. This is an utter mistake
| for, as l hope you see by this time, conver-
sation really depends on the acknowledg
ment of ignorance, being indeed, the provi
| dental appointment of God for the easy
removal of such ignorance. Young
Folks for March.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

PAS SIN @ N.


Br t. IRONS.
There are shsdsws DER the past,
There are hopes forever gone,
There were Joys too sweet to last,
All arc falling, passing on
Maring sweetness by their Heetness.
All are falling, passing on.
There are shadows now no more,
With our hopes they too save gone,
There are cares and fears now DER.
They are falling, passing on
Thus our sadness with our gladness,
Both are falling, passing on.
There'll be sunshine DER the day,
Thcre'll be hopes and fears not gene,
When we too have passed away,
We are failing, passing on
With our duties--stern hard duties,
We are falling, passing on.
viii we care of hopes or fears,
In the days when we are gone.
When we are beyond all cares,
Seuls now rising, soaring on
Soundly sleeping In deaths keeping,
Souls now rising, soaring on.
For as in this life we grope,
Faith gives us land beyond,
Where there blooms brighter hope,
That we cherish. passing on
That we nourish and we cherish.
Thst we cherish passing on.
Wyoming, Del, Feb. 20, 1869.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

Paris has 295 health offlcers,5i7 apothe
carries, and physician for each one thous
and inhabitants.
Hon. Walter Brooke, of Mississippi,
died in Vicksburg last Friday, from stransu-
lation, produced while eating an oyster.
In the New York State Senate abill has
been introduced to incorporate the Niagara
Ship Canal Company, with capital Of siS
millions dollars.
-Breckinridge is reported TO have said ia
some friends that it would be iniudicious fol
the Democrats of Kentucky TO nominate
him for Governor.
Hon. James Emmet, now member o
the Ohio Senate is proposed as candidate
for Governor, on whom the democrats may
properly sraste their votes,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
The Delaware Educational SNeiety-
Annual Meeting.


The second anniversary OF the Delaware Asso-
citation foi the Moral Improvement and Education
of the Colored People was held last evening, in
Institute Hall. The room was crowded to Its fu
capacity.
At ~ O'Clock Mr.. John P. McLear moved.
appointment OF the following officers -
President His Honor Joshua s. Valentine,
Mayor OF the city.
Adams Thomas Garrett, Samuel llilles, Hanson
Robinson, Col. II. s. McComb, Washington Jones,
Prof. W. A. Reynolds, 7. Clarkson Taylor, Allen
Gawthrop, j. Taylor Ganse, Edward @. Bradford,
Joshua T. Heald, George W; Vernon, William
Candy, EDWARD Belts, George W. Bush.
Secrsfa,ies-sam'l NJ. Harrington, William II.
Swift. Howard NJ. Jenkins, Benz Nields, Anthony
| Higgins.
After prayer by Rev William Aikman, the re-
ports of the Managers and Agent were read by
Samuel NJ. Harrington, and the report OF the
Committee on Education by Rev. Mr.. Aikmnn.
Professor William Howard Day and William
| e Mitchell then made interestingand appropriate
addresses.
President Thomas Kimber, Jr.
| Vice Presidents-Danel Corbit, New Castle
county; Isaac Jump, Md, Kent county; Robert
A. Houston, Sussex county.
| Secretary-Samuel NJ. Harrington.
Treasurer-C Charles W. Rowland.
| Managers-Ri. Rev Alfred Lee, Samuel Hilles,
Lea Pusey, W. Corbit Spruance, George d. Arm
strong William s. Hilles. John P. McLear, 8. N.
| Harrington, Rev. G. d. Shaw, Hanson Robinson,
William r. Bullock, L Q. Sewall, Henry B.seIdel,
| Job FL. jackson, Edward Talnall, Jr., William
Cummins, NJ. D., John r. Tatum, William T.
| Bancroft, Howard NJ jenkins, William M Candy,
Alan Gawthrop, John W Layton. =. H. Anderson.
Bishop Lee then offered the following resolu-
tion, which was unanimously adopted -
| Resoiued, That innsmueh, l., as the success that
has attended the efforts Of this association for the
moral Improvement and education Of the colored
people has been under the Divine blessing. largely
owing to the liberaity, zeal and devotednees Of
| its President, Thomas Kimbcr. Jr,, the thanks OF
| this meeting are hereby most cordially and CRATE
fully rendered to him for bis valuable and ener-
| getic services.
the constitution to make The Treasurer member
of the Executive Committee, and to permit on
increase In the number OF the Committee
Adopted.
TIE audience was dsmissed with bepsdictioD
By Bishop Lee
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

TEN DAYS AGO, the Kansas Legislature
voted down, by decided majority, a propo-
stion to change the State Constitution and
admit the colored citizens to suffrage. The
prompt ratification on Saturday. of the Ma
tional Amendment securing colored suffrage
shows how thoroughly the people under
stood, as we have long insisted they did, the
propriety of consummating this great act of
justice by National act, instead of by the
separate States, carrying on a quarrel for
years, over this reasonable act of justice and
propriety. .-..5as
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
Tornado in Broad Creek Hun ared,
Sussct County

During the high wind on Tuesday week
considerable damage was done IN the neighbour
hood of Laurel. A whirlwipd seems 10 have pre-
vailed abont thirty ,econds, and to have come
from westerly dir ction.
VIM. s. Moore had his fodder stacks and stable
entirely blown away, together with the fences Oh
his place. The storm then struck The buildings
of Josiah Moore, about mile further on, and
totally destroyed his house, and all his buildings.
The beds were carried OF, ripped open end tho
feathers blown all over The country. The furni-
ture was all smashed up in q useless manner.
Some Of the clothing Of the family was found q
mile and half away from where the house had
been. None of the inmates were seriotBly hurt
though considerably stunned and alarmed.
Considerable damage was done to the buildings
of Solomon Elliott. Mrs Elliott, who was spin
ming, had her wheel blown in one direction while
she was blown in another. The COW OF Joseph
Moore "a Sussex county cow was picked up and
carried by the stoim about 100 yards breaking
two of her legs, having afterwards TO be killed.
Grcat damage was done 10 the trees In the track OF
the storm, hut 1t seems b, have spent most lie
fury in the space Of about a mile and half. The
citizens of Laurel, with commendable ltershty,
are assisting MIR. Joseph Moore 10 erect now
boiidipgs W the town of laurel.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

In the House, Washington, on Saturday,
the contested seat case from Louisiana came
up, and the two claimants Menard colored
man, and Hunt white, were allowed the
privilege of addressing the House. Hunt
declined, but Menard spoke for an hour and
quarter. He said he appeared more to ac-
knowledge the privilege than to make an
argument, he would be recreant to nine
thousand of his race who sent him here did
he not vindicate their right. He claimed no
special privileges on account of his ''color. y
This is the first time colored man ever ad-
dressed the House while in session.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

Two of the members of the city council
of Wilmington had fight at their session
and Mr. Gallagher. 1t was oyer dispute
about the city expenses Smyrna Times.
This is totally untrue. The Times has
been deceived by the malicious and false
reports in the two Democratic papers of this
city, which from personal and partisan mo-
tives have distorted the facts. There was
no eight" and neither of the parties in the
difficulty struck the other, at all.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
WILMINGTON, 2mo., 22d go.

-Quodlibet who has been suffering from
boils. thinks it strange there has been no
improvement in them since Job dwelt in the
land of Uz.
In one school district in the town Of
Trenton, Me-, there are six brothers named
Hopkins, the youngest of whom is 81. In
the adjoining district are five brothers, nam
ed Higgins, and the wives of four OF them
are sisters born.
"A man in Portsmouth, N. H., bongh
ten tickets in lottery-the prize being q
valuable trotting mare-one of which ht
sold to friend few hours before the draw
| ing, which drew the prize and $1,000 to th'
fortunate holder. 054t..
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

The Bill to add Brandywine to the city of
Wilmington, as the Sixth Ward, and appoint
ing William Thatcher, Christian Febiger, and
DR.. 8. Miller members of Council, to serve
till the regular city election, in September,
passed the House, at Dover, Thursday, and
Low,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

RAILROAD MATTERS. The West Chester Re-
publican has II from good authority that the West
Chester Railroad Company will shortly extend
the line of their tond from that borough to Down
ingtown, where 1t will connect with the Pennsyl-
A connection will also be formed with the VIII
mipgton & Reading Railroad at OF near the forks
Of the Brandywine. Trains will be rtin through
from that borough to Downingtown, and an I'D
dit;ona, depot will be erected In West Chester
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

The CoNFERENcE COMMITTEE on the suf-
frage Amendment reported, Thursday, in
the House, the following formula
ARTICLE XIV. The right Of the citizens
of the United States to vote shall not be de-
MED or abridged by the United States or by
any State, on account of race, color, or
previous condition of servitude.
SEQ. 2. The Congress shall have power
to enforce this article by appropriate legisla-
tion.
This was adopted by the House; Yeas l43;
Nays 4s. In the Senate 1t was made the
special order for to-day at one o'clock.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
under General Grant will be the Hon. Co.
lumbus Delano of Ohio. He has served six
years in Congress, and his term expires on
the 4th of next month. The present COM
missioner, some time ago, notified General
Grant that he would like to withdraw as
soon as possible after the inauguration, and
the. next President then testified his conf
dence in Mr.. Delano by rendering him the
place. There is reason for thinking that the
General at one time thought of offering him
a position in the cabinet, though he regards
Revenue Bureau as equal in Importance te
any secretaryship. However this may be-
Mr.. Delano has accepted the tender of tht
commissionership. and the nomination will
be laid before the Senate soon after those O
cabinet members. Those most conversan
with revenue matters and the abilities of Mr.
Delano are confident that he will prove I
vigilant and capable officer.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

The Committee ON naval affairs is still un-
determined about the report to be submitted
upon the subject Of alleged frauds in the
Philadelphia navy-yard. There are nine
members upon the committee. -Four have
signed report exonerating Engineer Cellar,
of Philadelphia, and Roach 81 Son, Of New
York, but condemning the practice of the
engineer department in purchasing supplies.
Three of the committee have signed the re-
pert condemning Cellar and Roach, and the
mort tn sipn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

FIRE.-The barn and outbuildings on the farm
of Mr.. Bayard, on the Canal, near Chesapeake
City, occupied by Mr.. Thos. Lopgfellow, took
fre from spark from the chimney Of the DWELL
ing, it is supposed, on Friday the 18th inst. and
were consumed together with sli their contents,
corn, hay. agricultural implements. poultry, &c.
The fire was ruinous u Mr.. Longtellow. who Is
poor man and Unable to sustain such loss
Middiefolcn 7'ranscriH.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

BRAScn OrtlcE.,-The Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company have open
ed an office in Baltimore, at Ia West Baltimore
street. under Carroll Hail. where, says the Sun,
tickets can b. had nt any hour Of the day for Phil
adephia, New YuIK, b ston, aud all other points
north and east reached by that route. AT that
Office passenger, ON purchasing tickets. can have
their baggage called for and checked at their re-
sidences and hotels by the Union Transfer Bag
gage Company, and need have nofurther concern
In regard 10 il nniil they rench the place TO which
II has been checked III shcrt, the troubles of tiav
eers In starting have been reduced iy this system
simply to the selection of seats of the cars.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

New EsTEsrslsE IN SUSSEX CousTr.-Judge
Houston, Shepard 2. Houston, Jos. T. Comegys,
and several gentlemen from Philadelphia left
Dover to-day on a visit to Lewes and Rehoboth,
for the purpose of making arrangements for the
mcnts between the Atlantic coast and Rehoboth
Bay, and making II a first class watering place
and summer resort.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04
VOLUME iii.
delaware Tribn,le


WE PRINT sIsRwHERE communication
on the snbject of Bribery at the Polls, and
suggesting how to remedy the evil. We
corimend 1t to careful perusal, as II comes
from one Of the best citizens of the State, and
carefully considers an important question.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

SOLD HIS WIFK.-A CURIOUS case will come be-
fore the Chester County Coart of the present
dupe who never had any and thought one would
be valuable, and after getting the money refused
to deliver her according to contract. Ths Pur-
chaser alleges false pretcnces. Hence the suit In
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

SISeI> @ fEyrIyAL IN BALTIMORE. the
10th to the 18th Of July next, inclusive, there
will be q "Grand international Singing Festival"
In Baltimore, under the auepices Of the North
eastern Sacngerbund of the United States.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

LARGE ScHoof.- Professor VIM. A. Reynolds
gives notice that the Spring term Of bis school
Tor youps men and boys will commence on the
23d of March. The Professor has now > very
large school, numbering one hundred and four
fae snho
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

General Badeau removed his desk from.
one room at General Grants headquarters
to another apartment in the Same bull ding,
and it was straightway telegraphed over the
country that there was rupture between
thop,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

FIRST sHAD.--The first shad of the season was
caught off Marcus Hook, on Friday last. Next
week our fishermen will commeace the work 10
gcps earnest.- Chester Republican.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-04

Chicago has lady preacher whose last
sermon was devoted 10 proving mans total
deprayity."