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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28
Intiian River InIef-Mscting u Rtiii-
more Hundred

In accordance with notice given the citizens al
Baltimore hundr 4, SnsS county, met at Hail.
store un Saturday uttrnvon, the 10Th INST, IT.
express their sentiments in regard to The taking
up' ~ Vacant Lands tie marshes an the south
Side us lndian River lultt, known as the Mare
Mnrsi." The meeting was organized by an-
pointing Peter "er ESD, Chairman, and j. Y
Hall Secretary After the organic ,ilon Of thu
meeting Il statement Of the object in view wss
made. and on motion OF J. f. Hnll q committee
of five were appointed by the meeting u drnl
resolutions &C. Nprnssve of the feelings Of ih'
meeting and nf this community, in reference ia
the ''lukirg VI ul said marshes sad commit
tee consisted al James Fnrmap, Peter X. Dale,
David Goodwin. 4, 7 Burbage aud j. Hall,
and submitted H. following Preamble and Rest
lutions;--
WHEREAS, W.. The cilzens Of Baltimore hun
dred. have enjny,d the free use and privileges OF
the marshes. knnsa us the " Mare Marsh for The
purpose OF pasture, and of emitting hay, fishing
upDn It's shores or MS a public highway 10 the
ardings of Iudin River Inlet. ard mary other
privileges; and
WHEREAS. Ccrlain persons have given notice
that they inter ,n Apply the Legislature for an
Act granting them tie exclusive right To- 81 takt
up'' sad marshe, IS vacant land, aud exclude nii
others from the free use md privileges Of tbr
same therefor
hcsolFed, Thsi sc the citizens adjacent to and
near said mars atl 1T Baltimore hundred, will
petition the Legislature with rsmonstrances
against the pas. ec ut any such act. as being cor
iraiv the spiti aud feeling of four-ffths OF the
people Of Baltimore hundred and further
Eesolred Thai we letiilon the Legislature tha
the said "Mare Match" shall not be " taken up
ne vacant lard by any person or persons whom
soevcr, hut shall rem,iu the public property tf
Sussex county, that NIL of her citizens may enio5
equal rights and ire privileges OF the same.
Resoired, That copy Of tho proceedings and
resolutions Of thi- meeting he sent 10 our Repre-
sentative 20 the legislative, Hon. j, hn Hickman,
n'eo q copy 10 the Sussex JON nal at Georgetown,
and to The Delaware 2ri5Ame, Wilmington, Della
ware, for publication. ~
! On maion. tho mre'iug ndjournld.
u Er HAxao ste. PITER CozlIxxs Ch.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

The Centreyille ObseTUeT, OF the l9tE Inst says
"The Board OF Directors OF the @. A. & X.
Railroad held their regular stated meeting In this
town on 7 thursday. The subject OF Changing the
route so as to leave Centreve off was again
brought up. The Committee appointed to have the
new roulrfrom Caryille's TO Queenstown surveyed
reported their failure 10 obtain the services Of the
Engineers, aud the liue of course has not been
survey ed. Without revoking the order for the
survey, the Board ordered q survey to be made
from Cehtreville to Queenstown, tLus giving the
Board two lines to decide between. The COM
mitice appointed on the other route arc also au-
thorzed to III We the new Que surveyed, and the
pr per estimates, &c, made, the report the same
to tine Board and it's next meeting.
Upon the action OF the Board VIC have no COM
ment TO mike. We suppose that even the most
enthusiastic advocate of the Centreville route
could not object 10 two lines being surveyed
The Directors have yielded to the demands ci
the people thus far, and II they find II conssicn!
" th their oaths to build the Road via Centrevllc
We suppose they will do So
The same paper has the following with rcgard
to the Kent county Railroad a.
The laundering, bnngling Board " iii,e.ors nf
tie kent Couriv Railroad have tah"r ny suolher
whim. At ceting Gl the Board Ii. III IL Chcs-
tertuwn last week they ordered mr. e TO he
made Tor hnilditg the road over Wli.if il knuwn
n The ridge route which run Wiiin about
three miles ni GhsturIOwu. liz oa hes-
/. l,rV in.liy iiai.nnnt al Ibis Whimsical aeti
O.. ;ht Beard, and lpnOunces the whole COZ eei
in pictly sliouE terms. 1t says some If ih"
Buaid allow themselves 70 be influenced by self
Interested pHriisans.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28
of Pickle Street, (for the present

THE WORKING PEopLE,-The shoemakers
of Baltimore recently held mass meeting,
to take into consideration proposition
made by an extensive shoe manufacturing
establishment of that city, to abolish what
is technically known as tho steam system"
and employ the men Individually. This
plan, it was alleged, would in effect reduce
the wages ofthe men and throw some out of
employment. A committee was appointed to
confer with the principal of the establish
men' and inform him that the men could
not accept his proposition, and If not allowed
to work on the old system and at the old
rates. they would not resume work. The
committee, on their return the meeting,
reported that the principal of the establish
ment declared himse quite satisfied with
his men, and expressed a desire that they
should return to work on the old system and
ut the old rates. The men resolved to return
to their work In body, and accordingly
formed In line Of processi~n, marching up
the main street and branching of at their re-
spect We shops. The result OF this meeting,
1t is believed, indicates the good policy of
resort 10 frank negotiation In connection
with difficulties between employers aud en-
ployees, and that, where reason and modera-
tion prevail, an amicable settlement may
generally be reached.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

As for Mr., Broomar, he seems to have done
little for his district during the last wear either
In the way of appointments or anything else, aud
we are heartily rejoiced that he Is about to be SUI
perseded by a man who will he more mindful Oi
the interests Of the people Of Chester county "
SO says the West Chester Republican. which.
as well as Mr.. Broomall, We count IN our list oi
friends. The political expectations of our Re-
publican coadjutors In Chester and Delaware
counties are very extensive, and we shall not be
surprised II. Mr. Broomhll has failed to meet them
In all their immensely. But as TO Mr.. b.. ability
rs a member OF Congress, his usefulness, or bis
fitness TO be therein, we think there can hardly
be two opinions among fair men. In a compre-
henslou of the broad principles of the Govern
meut and profound attachment thereto, few
men lead John NJ. Broomnll.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28


The Siamesc Twins have visited Europe
to obtain the advice of eminent members ol
the medical profession in that country, as
10 the advisal,ility Of severing the intercom-
muniestlon band by which they have been
so long held together A shnrt time ago,
Chang and Eng waited on Professor Syme at
the university OF Edinburg for this purpose.
After careful examination, Professor Syme,
1t is reported, was strongly of opinion that
such an operation would prove highly dam
gerous to their lives and accordingly adyis-
ed that the operation should not be perform
ed. Sir James Y. Simpson also enteitains
the same view,and the opinions of two learn
ed professors, 1t is asserted, should be taken
as conclusive evidence ON this hitherto debat.
ed point. The Twins, however, are not sat
sied with the conclusions of the Scottish
physicians, but intend visiting Paris, to OBJ
tain the views OF the medical profession In
That civ
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

Mrs. James g. Birney, widow of the
distinguished aboltionist AMI general. died
last week in Geneva, New York.
Mrs. G Gaines proposes to give lot 10 New
Orleans 10 the State Of Louisiana, for the pur
pose Of building upon II a State House.
New York seldom rc.elects senator.
Mr.. Seward was the las; one chosen for a
second term, and his was the the first in
stance in many years.
Since the "new movement in Virginia
was inaugurated lhe quoiahe value of its
State stocks has ircreased six per cent. II
it succeeds the advance will he still greater.
1t Is said that in more than half the
counties of Wisconsin there is q large Scan
dinavain population, and TINT almost every
republican member of the legislature owes
! his etuc,tun largely 20 such VCters.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

In the House at Washington, Wednesday,
Mr.. FarnswOrth of Illinois, from the commit
tee on reconstruction, reported hill remov-
ing political disabilities from certain persons
therein named.'
Mr.. Mullins, of Tennessee, wanted TO
know If all tie persons named were here on
their own petition or on the petition Of
others.
Mr.. Famswortl, of Illinois. They all
come on their own petition.
Mr.. Mullins, of Tennessee. One other
question. Arc they ull in Office, or do they
all expect to hold office?
Mr.. Farnsworih, of Illinois, II suppose
they all expect to hold office.
Mr.. Mullins, of Tennessee. bill has
several names in from the Shenandoah VAL
ley. want to know If Mosby's name is
there?
Mr.. Farnsworth, of Illinois, No, 1t Is not;
but will be glad to vote for bill with his
name In 1t whenever my friend from Ten
nessee shall offer 1t.
Mr.. Mullins, Of Tennessee, Gabriel will
snap his resurrection gun before offer ii.
[Great laughter.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

Mr. Sumner is again his own successor. He
was elected first in 1851, and IL be serves out
the term for which he has now been chosen
will have sat in the Senate twcnty-iour years,
a length OF continuous service which has no
parallel, with the exception Of Mr.. Benton,
and .Ionn G. Calhoun, who WAS kept in
public life for more Than forty years by the
State Of South Carolina. Mr. Sumner was
first elected as the candidate nf Il small mi
nority, but is now sustained ty rnc iesisli-
bic wave Of popular i"aine; and II any have
found i; inpossbl' h, & rmr-iic Hen .clues
to his elevation, lEe, nav, - slana asidp
from public affairs instead OF setting him
aside. The Boston advertiser justly says
this is the reward gained by steady hard
fighting, which never counts the cost, never
compromises even with prudence, aud which
never shrinhs from receiving blow nor
forgets 10 give one.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

The Saturday Review well says: "Every
one has remarked the gloomy silence which
overspreads whole party when rash host
openly proposes that they shall sit down and
have a pleasant talk or the damping effect
upon an audience when a story is prefaced
by the assurance that It is tho hest thing you
ever heard Of in your life, or the vexatious
sense OF rem0rse when two old friends meet
after long separation, and each of them
can only reflect that the other has grown
older and duler, and that great many of
their common topics of conversation have
become obsolete"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

BALTIMORE CESTIAI RAILRoAp.--An excur-
sion party from West Chester, Pcnnsy ylvania.
passed over the Baltimore Central railruad on the
lIth inst. On reaching Oxford Others Joined t:,t,
party. The West Chrster Record says: eth
rain proceeded over the nj WY iushad work br-
you'd Rising sun village in Mar, lard, to lhu
mouth of the Octora, where it Joins the Ilayre de-
Grce and Columbia railroad. But The contract
for RAINING on the latter road Is Lot complete.
and the train therefore stopped at the junction o.
The two roads IN lie left bank Of the riy :. Poit
Deposit is ubuut four miles below and ilavre de-
Grace some five or six miles further down. A.
the road approaches the Susquehanna, several
bridges aie required over the stream, followed
from the Rising Sun, and over the Octorafa.
These bridges are built In the most substantial
manner. There is deep. rocky, expensive cut
through the point Of u bluff near the Octorara,
finished with the exception of some widening to-
wards the Top, necessary for safety from falling
cath and stones. The valleys OF the Ociorara
aud susquehanna open magni6centy to view as
they are al preached. Ii is intended 10 have q
formal opening of the road from Chester over the
Baltimore Central to Havre de Grace in month
or SO, returning by way of Wilmington"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

EMIGRATION TO VIRaIsIA.-A wealthy
capitalist of Northampton, Mass, 1t is stated
proposes to purchase real estate in Vir-
ginia sufficient to locate colony of New
England emigranis-say from one Thousand
to twelve hundred acres. He Is consequent
ly in search Of land in good cultivation, with
will build If they do not find them already
erected. The settlers propose to pay 1926, 900
for their purchase, and TO take immediate
possession and begin work.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

A yrsarSrA LECTURER Is discoursinr on new
Rip Van wipkle, "1he Man that Slept Ten
Years." He Ia good old Virginia gentleman
gentleman who goes to sleep just as the tocsin OF
the late un-clvil war was sounded. He wakes
up. What Is his surprise as everything is ex-
plalned to him. He examines into the new state
of affairs. He hears the sound Of negro pfn-
cess!on he visits the convention; and, like Lard
Colepeper when he hears OF the surrender nj
CORVALLIS, exclaims to his servant, "Jack, 1t L.
time to de-" or words to that effect The idea
has proved to be Shit" nnd we think 1t de-
carvaa tn In
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

ATTEMPTED BuRGLARY.-We learn that an at
tempt at burglary was made on the store of Gra-
ham IL Lord, at Camden, one night last week.
An entrance was made into the store, but the in
mates were aroused by the would-be-burglars.
who made too much noise In their eagerness for
,pois, and being confronted by the employees of
the store. beat hasty retreat without having
struck "ile.n- DeidDd, eau.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28
SMYRNA AND DELAWARE BAY RAILROAD Cow.

SMYRNA AND DELAWARE BAY RAILROAD Con-
PANY-ANNuAL MEETING.-The annual meeting
Of the stock holders of the Smyrna & Del Bay r.
K. Company wos held on Wednesday last. at the
office of G. w. Cunmins, ESQ.,. when the follow
ing Directors were elected for the ensuing year !:
james X. Clements, John NJ. vosholl, James w.
Spruance, D. j. CumBins, Henry N. Wicker
sbaani, Samual Cats and Enoch Spruance. The
Directors elected the following officers Prcsi-
dent, Jas. r. Clements; Secretary, JAS. w. Spiu-
ance Treasurer Jno. NJ. Vosh,ll. The two last
names In the list of Directors are new ones In
place Of Geo. W. CuIDmins, late President, and
Ayres Stockly, who were dismissed from the
nnard very unexpectedly to all Its members save
two or three. When the meeting convened,
(Mossrs Z. and S. being abscnD it was proposed
that the hooks be opened for subscription, where
upon Z. spruance entered the firm of f. Spruance
& Co. ior .tfteen bundled shares 900 Mr.
Cats also To, k fifty shares. 1t was then moved
that the meeting 20 intr an election, which IT.
suited as above. Mr.. Spruance, with Two or
three of the old board, being enabled 10 control
the vote of the Directors There arc now over
100 worth of stock subscribed. The Comps
ny is authorized to commence the work when
this amount shall nave been subscribed, but
whether it is contemplated TO do that by the
Mtssrs. Spruance and wickcrsham we are not ad-
vised. This ilanking process on the part Of Mr..
Spruance, altogether unlocked for by the old
board. save the two above named, perhaps, Is re-
garded as high-handed measure 10 serve sell
fab ,urDOsc. .--S1lYrEd Times 20M inst
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

NEw FOUNDRY. -Messrs. Pickles & Brothers
have commenced operations at their new stove
uundry on the East side oil the Brandywine, near
he new Bridge, and have made several castings.
they are not yet fully underway however. We
re glad to see this renewal of business which
nee lourished largely in this city. The great
firm OF North, Chase u North commenced oper-
rions in this city and afterwards removed from
,ere tn philadelDhia
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

THE Cry DEBT.-The Ge.ene says that the
iy debt is now more than double wba' 1t was
vhen the Democrats went out Of power. II should
re 'llsct that the population is also more than
i"uble and the assessed value of property is
nearly quadrupled. As n necessary consequence
he city government. but the increase In the
amount OF tax imposed is nothing like equal to
the increase In wages, rents ard costs of living.
-RenuIEu1
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

General Carl Schurz, in his recent speech
before the Legislature of Missouri, said thai
he had talk with General Grant at the
army reunion in Chicago,in which Grant re
marked, "We cannot 30 to them; they must
come TO us. But when they come us i'm
proved men, we should not repel them. =
This aceords with the spirit in which Gen.
Longstreet, and all other Rebels who are
governed by common sense, have been re-
ceived by the Republican party, and is, in
fact, only rcciprocaiing the intelligence and
the patriotism they themselves exhibit.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

NEw IRoN 'BEIDGE.-The Commissioners OF
over the Braudywine, at a point known as the
Rocks" near the Aims House. Mosely g. Co I,
# Philadelphia, have the contract for the iron
vork, and Ezra Hall g. Co., the mason work
rhe latter has been completed in the moot sub
-tantial manner. The bridge will consist Of three
.pans-two of which have already been COM
pleted, and the third is partly up The cost Is TO
ba ahont AZ U10
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

DosATIoN visIT.-On Tuesday evening, 10th
inst, the friends OF Rev. H. h. Bodine, pastor Of
Newport NJ. E. church, took possession of the
parsonage, and after spending pleasant social
evening, left many tokens of their goodwill and
Christian sympathy. roll Of gIeenbackt accom-
panied the donation of provisions, which was pre-
>ented by Vincent G. Finn, in behalf of those as
-.mbled together. This is The third year OF the
administration of the pastor, and Ike The two
preceding years has been harmonious and sue
rpssfti1.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

An Iowa editor takes pains to tell his
readera that BIT has had an introduction to a
young lady from Ohio, whom he mentions
10y name, and says she sis all sorts Of love-
ly girl, sharp as frosty morning, full ,ot
q EfIsss sss e js Sss' Se ssngg as "AV's n''s
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

SUPPOSED IscENDIARIsM The house on the
estate of the late Jesse Eavenson, in Kennett
township, Chester County, was burned on Satur-
lay plight week. Loss about $1,000. As the house
was unocrupied, it Is supposed It was fired by an
incendiary
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

THE TEMPERANCE Cause.-The Grand Worthy
purposes, we are Informed making a tour
through the towns on the Eastern Shore, deliver
ing lectures in hid of the temperance cause
flenfau ma Tyu;oo
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28
VOLUME III.
1elaware Tribune
Thur.day, january 2s' Isos'

REv. J. II. LioHTBnSHs. The Methodist pas
tor mt Dover. publi.nrs n suong l'tte~, appealing
to The Legislature to be very careful In granting
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-28

One of the New York papers thanks q
member for "ays thousspd pamphlets
twetshma perhRps tw6 tUns"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20
HI NJ OR Gus.
A Chance Shot.

wbo that has been TO the White Noun
TOMS during the last twenty years, has for
gotten Peter Hines, formerly "leading whip"
on the Merideth route, but lately baggage
agent at Centre Harbor? One day last sum-
mer, Peter took his gun-a double>barrclled
piece Of great repute-and went away into
the deep forest at the foot of Red Hill, on n
hunting expedition. The directors of the
Boston and Maine Railroad wero coming up
on the following day on sort of annual "din-
ncr party" and ''bizz," and Peter wished to
get few nice cartridges for his old friend
Walker.
Evening came, and Peter returned, enter
ing the large hall of the hotel just as the
merous guests were coming out from supper.
"Ah, Peter, what dye shoot?"
''Don't ask me. You wouldn't believe me
if [ should tell you. Where's Col. Dunlap?
Jerusha don't never let him tell about
shootin' forty pigeons at one shot again
nhe,c :"
"But, Peter, what is it Tell U.S." And
the eager guests crowded around to hear what
wonderful thing he had done.
''HoId on! Just give me time and I'll
tell you I'm all excitement now"
Mine host had set dark colored bottle
upon tho board, from which Peter poured an
amber liquor into tumbler. Sugar he didn't
affect, and water he believed had already been
supplied, quaint SuE, so he drank the bev>
erage, and then turned to the waiting assem-
bly,.
"Gentlemen," he said, 81 only tell you the
solemn truth and you can believe me or not
as you please. l went to tho woods, tramped
over the best partridge ground, clambered
half way up Red Hill, and poked around
until we'll nigh shutdown, without seeing the
first blessed thing worth shooting Finally l
started for home with an empty game-bag -
I'd got down to the old logging-path by the
brook. and as I was turning down by the
bank, I happened to cast my eyes upon lit
tie clump Of white naples that grew just over
the brook You know where they are p
Well-the fancy struck me that I'd fire into
that thicket. 1 didn't really think there
anything there; but wanted to empty my
gun, and thought l might as well make a
shot as not. So 1 set both hammers, and
took aim right straight at the middle of the
clump, where the leaves were the thickest.-
If anybody had told me that there was game
in there for me, I wouldn't have believed 'em
I didn't expect it, But let drive-fred
both barrels at oncc-and heard the shot
crash through the thickly packed boughs.-
Over the brook [ jumped, and went to the
naples Goodness gracious You don't be-
lieve me -
eyes VIC will. What was iii" And the
excited, eager multitude pressed nearer
"What did you shoot, Peter? What did ye
find ?"
"Just as I had expected" replied Peter,
edging towards the door. Il didn't believe
there was anything there, and-there wasn't"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

THIS place will be opened on the Let day of juno
L for The reception of Visitors, and every cxertion
will be made to give entire salts faction to all the
A fine BAND OF MUSIC will be in attendance
during the season,
The Bowling Alley, Billiard Room, G gymnasium,
Swings, &c, will be in good order; new and excel
lent Coaches will run between the Springs and Ste
phcnson's Depot, the distance being | : miles over
good road.
The Telegraph Line will be extended from Ste.
phcnson's Depot to the Springs without delay.
Force Pumps, with full supply of Hose, have
been erected which will serve to xtnguish fire, and
sprinkle the ks, trees and lawn.
o. 6 ucsts will be received at any time before the
regular time Of opening.
o. Mails twice daily. Also, three Passenger
Trains daily each way,
per month. Children and colorCd servants half
price; white servants thrcC-fOurths price.
E. c. JORDAN,
Ma 1850
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

A married lady being asked to waltz,
gave the following sensible and appropriate
answer, "No, thank you sir. have hug
ging enough at home"
= Auburn sought Butler to deliver its
Fourth of, July address; but Butler pre-
ferred place whose chief institution is less
conspicuous.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

"A friend who tried gardening Gust a
little last year, reports that the bugs ate up
his vines, chickens made way with the bugs,
and cats devoured the chickens. He goes to
market now
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

- Hard on the Womcn-the old bach who
said the reason Adams mate was called Eve,
was because when she vas formed, mans day
of happiness was drawing to close.