davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
RESTORATION OF THE UNION.
-7-7--,---7
The ADMINISTRATION.
TIE VICE PRESIDENT on IT'S SUCCESS.

TIE VICE PRESIDENT on IT'S SUCCESS.
MIR. Coliax made long speech in Prnvi-
dence, on Monday, from which we extract
the following just eulogy of President
Grants administration s.
Although shall not tran,grcss the bounds
and speak in regard to any mere partisan
issue OF the day, rejoice with yon that you
have an administration in power at Wash
ington, (and allude now to your President, }
which is faithful to this great country. /
pass by those petty chickering's about the
| distribution of patronage, with the single
remark that if he had been inspired he could
not have satisfied the one-tenth OF those who
desired TO serve the public in its offices OF
honor or of profit. That is hut u slight
ripple upon the wave; for when you look
at the administration that is given to you,
you find already shining out upon it, in let
ters OF gliitering light, that word which you
have longed TO see in high places at Wash
ington-that word which goes to your heart
and that is, honesty, which is the corner
stone upon which the policy of the admin
istration is securely grounded. You know
that whether the President has made this
man postmaster or that man collector, ol
whether he has distributed this vast patron
age just exactly as you, or /, or anybody
ciSc WOuiu nave ueSllcu u nave IL ulStTiDuteu,
you know that in that heart which heats in
his bosom there is no thought except for the
| country.
And you know, besides, that ycu can see
written on the portals of the White House
that other word which you have longed for
in years past to see, and that is, economy in
the public service. You know that every
expenditure is being cut down which can be
consistently in the public service ;that in
every possible way the burdens upon the
public are being reduced as far as can be CON
sistenlly with our public credit in the pay
ment Of our public debt, as the party that
governs this country intends that it shall be
paid, to the uitcrmost dollar. And you
know, that besides, that hereafter 1t shall
not be as in recent years of the past, that
the honest taxpayer shall be compelled to
bear his own burdens and the burden o..
dishonest parties.
Nor is this all. Standing as we do among
the nations of the world, emerging from our
recent crisis, in which we had TO fight moi
only the rebellion with its power, but to
endure the frown of almost the entire world
besides-inr the monarchical nations looked
at this republic US a standing protest against
their form of government, and would rejoice
to sec it crumble to iuin-you know to day,
that your President, in speaking for you,
and in your behalf, to the other nations of
the world, speaks with no uncertain voice,
but with an emphasis that demands and re-
cai
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
New Engiand,s ,,.c,tne.

1t is true that parts of New England arc
decaying. Thousands of acres which were
once under cultivation are now covered
forest Whole districts which were once
occupied by thrifty American families arc
now quite deserted or Inhabited by foreigners
but on the other hand, the cities have more
than doubled in population within twenty.
five years. New villages have sprung up,
and almost all the old towns arc more pop.
ulous, prosperous and beautiful than they
were u generation ago. The agricultural
interest has declined, but other interests
have sprung up and grown into overshadow-
ing Importance. The property of Ihe six
States has ateadiy increased in spite of The
draft of the war and the greater drain ol
emigration. New England has declined
relatively only because the rest OF the Union
has grown with such ap.dity, and she has
contributed more to that growth of poppula-
tion, properly, enterprise and ideas than
any other section OF the country Every
railroad has tapped that cask, and drawn
out more or less Of its contents. Every new
city west of the Hudson has been built up
at her expense. Brooklyn and Buffalo,
Cleveland and Chicago, are practically New
England cities. Minnesota is Massachusetts
Junior. There is not u village in all the
West but traces its best blood back to the
veins of the old Puritans of Connecticut and
Plymouth and Massachusetts, bay. New
England has declined only because she has
been translated. We go back ard look in
the old nest, and find nothing there but
shells; on the trees, all through the forests,
are the winged ones that rose from the house
of straw to fill the whole land with beauty
and Music New England has declined
into America Plymouth Rock is only the
doorstep of house that reaches to the
Golden Gate -Liberal Christian
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

"A man in Georgia is so fond of riding
ho' SC back that he shouldered n saddle and
walked sixteen miles after horse for the
pleasure of riding him back.
Mr. Seth Green is engaged in restocking
the Hudson with fish. In the eighty boxes
there are daily hatched from l00 900 to 200
600 fish. His present operations are carried
on just below Castleton.
The London Times lately had to pub
lish an erratum to notice of religious
ceremony, saying that the word ''maelac-
tors" should have been ''male actors"
One of those singular optical phenome-
ma known as mirages was lately seen at
Port Dalh0usic, the north shore OF Lake
Ontario, thirty miles distant, being plainly
visible to the naked eye.
Hawk Or. elk, Minnesota which was dcs-
stroyed by the Indians in 1862. the houses
being burned and nearly all the inhabitants
massacred, has been rebuilt and repcopled,
and is very productive and prosperous.
One the candidates for President OF
the Philadelphia Democratic Convention,
who was beaten by u few votes, publishes a
card, saying he was beaten by "mob, and
asks his friends TO Join In IepudIalipg The
| Conventions action,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
sad Accident.
BOAT CAPsIZED-TwO

BOAT CApsIzED-Two BOYS DROWNED.
Thursday afternoon, three little boys by the
name OF Hinsley and one named Taylor were
boating on the Brandywine. About five O'Clock
a tug boat with two schooners in tow went out,
and just after the vessels passed through the
Railroad bridge, the boys attempted to fastcn
their boats to the hindmost schooner. They had
two boats, and in the effort one was capsizcd.
The two boye attempted 10 climb in the other
boat, and in doing SO upset that also, and all four
were thrown overheard. One boy swan ashore
and another was rescued by blacksmith, named
Thomas Holmes, who works at jackson tN Sharp's
car works. The other two were drowned. One
of them was Robert, son Of Joseph Taylor, and
the other John, son of Thomas Hinsley. The
parents of both live near 9Th and Church streets.
The boys were about IS or IA years of age.
The body of Robert Taylor was found last
night about o'clock, and the body of John
Hinsley at about 8 o'clock this morning We
are told that both boys could swim, but their
water-logged clothing, we presume, impeded
their movements so that they were unable to
save themselves
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
NUMBER 131.
Two or Du roNrs' MILLS BLOWN Jr--rwo MEN
| KILLED-wILMiNGToN SHAKEN.

TWO or Du POINTS MILLS BLOWN JP--TwO MEN
KILLED-wILMIYGToS SHAKEN.
At about fifteen minutes after O'Clock, Thurs
day morning, our citizens were startled by heavy
explosion, which shook the whole city. People
generally sought an elevated position on house
tops or at windows commanding North. west
view,and in minute or so the heavy white cloud
which follows an explosion was seen arising,
showing that rowdcr mill had probably ex-
plodcd
Quite crowd Immediately collected at the
agency oil L. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., at
the store of James NJ. Peoples, in Fourth street,
between Market and King,to hear the particulars
by telegraph. After the confusion, which for
short time naturally follows an explosion at the
works, we were able to gain through this source
the following particulars -
grinding mill and composition room adjoin-
| Ing the lower uaglcy works had exploded. The
Iuis were quite old and contained considerable
! amount of powder, how much we were not able
| to learn But two men were in the mills at the
time, and both were instantly killed. Their names
were Peter Massey and James Malloy. The first
named was quite an old man, und has worked In
the mills for about forty years, without having
ever before been injured. One or two other per-
sons in the vicinity were slightly injured, but not
seriously hurt. The damage to property was not
very great.
The explosion was an unusually sharp one and
realized rs nearly as may be the idea oil "a clap
of thunder In n clear sky" 1t shook things
quite briskly in this city, and we have heard Of
few places where some slight damage was done
by its throwing down mantle ornaments, &c.
Ferris Il Garrett, ot 506, and B. & @. Shoemaker,
at SO2. Market street, each had their heavy plate
glass windows broken in by the conclusion, but
this was owing to the fact that they were cracked
already. Still it requires no slight pressure TO
push the glass out of the frames.
The children in some of the public schools
were considerably frightened, and we learn that
at No. some OF them jumped out OF the first
story window and went home. We presume they
wanted to go home, as the explosion was not
really very terrifying
1t was distinctly heard at Elkton aud Middle
town II or 10 miles from here, and probably as
great distance in other directions. II Is the
first explosion that has occurred there for over
two wears,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

SMYRSA July /, 1S69.-Thc owners of the new
steamer Florence, Of your city, have just
learned, contemplate running the boat during
the peach season between Smyrna and Phadel-
phia. The boat will leave Wilmington on Mon
day morning, at 81 O'clock with party of cx-
cursiouiss, in order to test her adaptability for
the route. 1t i, somewhat doubtful, however,
whether she will be able to navigate the creek,
it being tortuuus aud water rather shoal. II she
can Navigate the creek, doubtless ii might be
made a profitable route during the coming sea-
son, and more especially ii she could start from
Smyrna Landing.
Another new enterprise has Just been lnnugu-
rated. 1hc pcacsl growers in White Hall held a
niecling last week. Captain John Mustard was
made tharman.and he appointed committee of
three To make arrangements for shipping the
ilut To market. The committee proceeded to
Philadelphia aud chartered propeller and three
slu"ps for their accommodation. IL Is estimated
from fifty 10 sixty Thousand baskets will be ship
ped from That localny Heretofore most Of lhe
itut from that section was shipped by Delaware
Railroad.
A new hotel and " liarf is now being erected on
Bombay Hook by J. W. Spruance, Esq, which
will soon be completed and steamboat will run
from there also during the peach season. 1t is
estimated from inrty TO fifty thousand baskets
will he shipped from that point.
hear OF another enterprise In contemplation.
Negotiations are now being made to run a line OF
steamers from Mahon's to New York. This may
be regarded Ms one of the most important enter
prises To peach growers along the Delaware Bay.
With boats OF proper capacity and speed peaches
can he slapped to New York in hetier condition
aud ut much less expense than by railroad, and
can DO delivered at the docks where wanted
which will enable the cOnslgnee to obtain more
money than for tho same quality OF fruit shipped
hy railsosd aud landed al Jersey City.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
Republican EcOnomy-Secretary Bout-
WELLS III HOnesty.

The great success of President Grants fl
nancial policy, as carried out by Secretary
Boutwell,, attracts attention, and gives pleas
urc, in all quarters. The Philadelphia Led
ger adds the following to its previous warm
commcn Iation -
''The finances of the nation seem to be
steadily improving under the fair and out
spoken action of the Secretary of the Treas
ury. He has not only cut loose from the
Treasury ring by discarding secret sales of
gold, hut he has commenced sinking fund
by the purchase Of the public securities in
the open market. This latter he has been
doing at the rate of million per week, and
the effect on the public credit has been so
satisfactory, that he has determined to i'll
crease the amounts and has directed the U. s.
Assistant Treasury at New York to receive
proposals until IL o'clock noon, to. day, for
the sale to the Government of not exceeding
50, 0O0. .0OOof United States bonds, the same to
be held by the Treasury Department, subject
to the future action Of Congress. This is
progressing in well doing, and will be well
received. Every dollar by which the public
debt is reduced, not only decreases the prin-
cipal OF the debt, but diminishes the burden
Of taxation. The Government is in every
way strengthened, anG the public welfare
increased by the reduction of the debt. The
amount of debt reduced since the LIST of
March, as was mentioned yesterday, is near
ly Mirty-Sic and q h1lf ntiHiOns."
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
Daily Life OF Naroieon and Euuen,e.

Perhaps our readers may be curious on the
subject Of the imperial manner of life when
staying ut Foniainehleau The Emperor rises
very early as indeed is his habit everywhere.
By eight o'clock he has got through n certain
amount of governmental business and settled
more than one important affair. 1t is only
after occupying himself with these State mat
tiers that he reiires To inspect his flowers he
Is extremely fond of his plants, and waters
them himself. The Empress is not so matu-
tinal; she seldom rises until halfpast seven.
II is well known that at Fontainebeau her
Majesty occupies Marie Antoinette's apart
mcnts, where she is surrounded by many of
the belongings of that unfortunate queen.
Her bed, which is gildcd, at one time
belonged To Madame Dubarry afterwards
the Daupbine had ii, and She retained it
after she became queen and ultimately it
was removed To Foniaincbleau, where it re-
mains stationary. At twelve o'clock the
Emperor and Empress breakfast when
their Majestes are at the Tuilciies they are
usually tefe-a tste, but Mt Fontanebltau all
the principal officers and ladies of the house
hold ioin the Imperial breakfast table.
When the repast is concluded, the Emperor
takes turn or two in the garden, and then
retires to his study for hard work. The
Council Of Ministers, who assemble in Paris
at one o'clock do not meet at Fontaineheau
until four. AT seven O'Clock dinner is an
nounced; the household assemblies at il. and
generally some guests are invited from Paris
Dinner over, the company meet again in the
Empress apartment after stroll in the park
The Emperor retires early, between balf-past
nine or ten, but the Empress rarely bids
good night before eleven,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

The REGRETS EXPRESSED In recent letter
of Chief Justice Chase that he was not able
10 lie present at the decoration ot rebel
graves, IN South Carolina, indicate either IL
poor conception of logic, OF decided inteu-
ton to pander to the Southern principles.
The decoration of tie graves is not tribute
to Bravery; lift We're, then, undoubtedly,
the rebel graves should be strewn with How
ers. II is IA tribute to Patriotism; and con
sequently those who fought 10 destroy the
country, and sever It's bonds, do not claim
the ceremony. They are dead, dcluded,
prring; tear may drop upon the sod above
them, but the chapets of laurel and wrcaihs
OF flowers belong oply to tho patriots rest
log place,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

THE EASTERN SHORE kAILgoAp.-That por.
ton Of what is generally known as the Delaware
Railroad line which lies between Dclmar and
trisheld belongs To a corporation chartered by
Maryland as The Eastern Shore Railroad Compa
ny. II has been operated for lolg time by The
r., W. & B. X. r., but has always failed to pay
and The corporation owning IL run deeper and
deeper and deeper IN debt TO the operating com.
phny. This they charged was owing To the high
|, ice charged them by the r., W. & b. r. X.
Tor operating expenses. There has been much
Ill feeling ON the part of the Maryland company
in mutual agreement to abrogate the contract
and let the Eastern Shore Railroad Company
operate its own road. IL will use its own loco.
motives, but like the branch roads hire its cars
of the r., W. & B. X. X. Co., thus letting them
20 straight on through. The r., w. & b. II. r.
will, on the new arrangement, allow them a
drawback on receipts from freight and t,ave
brought By them to the Delaware Railroad. The
Somerset True Mdrytindei is very jubilant over
the change, and doubtless reflects the sentiment.
OF the people of that section aud the Mary laid
company itself. Those interested in the other
company apparently regard the change with .
SENSE OF grim satisfaction, doubtless feeling thai
the +. 5 Co. will find that it costs something to
run II railroad.
For ourselves, having at heart the interests ol
the whole peninsula, more than those of any Sec
tion or corporation we sincerely regret this as q
rctrugressivc step tending to unnecessarily put
OIL the time WHEN the peninsula railroad with Its
souherly terminus ut Cherrystnne or Cape
Charles shall bc one consolidated aud prosperous
road and great through route for constwise
travel be.weeA the North and South. Such a
consummatiou is possible aud we believe certain,
new life into all the peninsula, but every move
ment like this puts of the day when this hope
may be realized and those are most injured re-
joice in that which harms them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

TIE CANDIDATES for the Legislature, non :
mated by the Chester county Republicans,
have just been catcchiscd. The Chairman
of the County Committee writes Them each
letter, to ask whether, if elected, they will
vote against the further publication of the
daily Legislative Record oppose increase
Of salaries or clerks; and vote against new
appropriations Of the public money? To
which the gentlemen Abel Darlington, OF
Londonderry; Joseph g. Kecch, Valley F;
and james C. Roberts, East Brandywine--
answer very conclusively in the affirmative.
Such action in such county as Chester
shows conclusively that the Republican
party honestly means Economy and Honesty.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

TnE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRACY seem to
be in trouble over the raising of funds to
carry on the policical campaign. At any
rate, the Reading Eagio proposes to have
printed II large number Of twenty-five cent
certificates, similar 10 those used in Sun
''day Schools, for missionary purposes, >
and get every Democrat to buy one This
is calling fer quarter at an early stage Of the
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

PRRsoNAL.-We learn that the Hon. Il. A.
Rollins, late Commissioner of Intcrnal Rev
enue, is now acting as President OF tho Ma
tiona! Life Insurance Company of the United
States of America, at the Companys Branch
Office, in Philadelphia, during the Temporal
ry absence in Europe. of the President, G.
IL. Clark, Esq. Mr.. Rollins has been an ac-
live member Of the Board of Directors OF
this Company since its organization, and in
giving to its interest the benefit of his per-
sonal cooperation, and the advantages OF
his enlarged experience and extensive ac-
quaintance, we confidently look for a re-
newed impetus to be given to the already
unprecedented progress OF this great Nation
al Institution.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

The PIILADELnnIA SUNDAY MERCURY,
one of tie warmcst Democratic newspapers
in that city, repudiates the recent Convcn-
lions Of its party, and their nominations.
1t speaks of the ''disorder, violence, dshon-
csty, and blackguardislu" of the conventions
and declares as TO the candidates, that "a
''weaker ticket could moi be made,' while
It would be both an insult and lie to say
''lhat they represent the mass of the De
''mocracy in this city,"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

reapcrs have recently occurred in this and
neighboiing counties, but we notice that the
committees of judges have not in any case
felt able to decide which is the best. The
well adapted to its purpose as to be capable
Of little more Improvement.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

GENERAL CLusEREr, one of the recent
victims of Louis Napoleon's disple' >l!rr, has
arrived in this county. He is banishcd un-
der an old law, which permits the expulsion
of foreigners obnoxious to the authorities.
If Louis would but expel all the balance of
the several thousand Americans, who are
spending their money in Paris, it would he a
great measure of Economy to this country
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
A Hint Ora tis.

We suggest TO the peach growers and dealers
that during the season for th cir crop, they often
crowd the New York and Philadelphia markets
much fuller than that Of Wilmi ngton. The guam
lity sold here is, of COURSE sm all in proportion,
but we could often consume hi ,ndreds of baskets
more than are offered ii our markets, and the
prices obtained here are ccca sionaly consider.
ably higher than those of the Ia rger cities regard
less of the difference In freight.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

PHILADELPHIA is promised u great Or
societies have united with the Germanid, and
thus the musical strength of the city will
not be scattered and lost Carl Sentz has
been elected leader, and it is 10 he hoped
that the new society will earnestly work to
produce the symphonies, and such great
works, as well ms they are in Boston and
New York.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

THE DEMOCRATS of Lancaster County, at
their Convention, passed u series of resoln-
tions elaborately abusing President Grant,
aud quoting, almost verbatim, some recent
slang of Andrew johnson. uttered in con-
vcrsation, and reported by New York pa
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

The PHILADELPHIA DEMOCRATS refused 10
nominate any soldiers on their County
ticket, although several were aspirants. In
the Convention, Thursday, when the bali, [
for the last office was about to be taken, Il
friend of Col. A A. l.echler said they had
now nominated three civilians" and ask
ed ''that we nominate one soldier on the tic
''ket." But somebody promptly asked the
insolent query; "Werent the soldiers
''paid ?" and the matter dropped, of course,
another civilian was nominated, and Colone
Lechler shelyed.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

DELAWARE has no election, this year. and
is therefore at leisure 10 attend 10 other
matters. Our people can pick their peaches
and berries, thresh their wheat, and husk
their corn,in peace. These biennial elections
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

TnE REPUBLICANS promised to remember
and reward the Nations soldiers, and they
are doing ii. General Chamberlain has been
rcnominatcd for Governor of Maine Gene
ial Geary Of Pennsy lvania and General
HAYES of Ohio
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

WE PRINT on our inside, to-day, large
portion Of the ircome returns of this State,
for 1865. These returns are universally
printed elsewhere, and we know that moth
ing else will be more interesting to our read
crs. The remainder Of the list will be
promptly published.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

TIE ENGLISH PAPERS inform us that they
have their eye on our behavior concerning
Cuba, and that if We let any Alabama ships
away from our ports to capture Spanish
ships, they will not will be slow to let lis
hear oft. All this is no doubt true enough |;
they would like TO see us repeat their errors;
hut the American government is in the
hands Of men both honest and discreet.
We wish well to Cuban independence, but
so long as we pretend to be neutral, we shall
preserve real and honest neutrality.