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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The Radical Republican Convention which
was held at jackson, Mississippi, on the 1st inst
gives promise of such reconstruction in that
State as ought TO be, and we think must be,
satisfactory 20 all who desire peace upon the
basis of absolute equality for American citizens
before the law. Those who are not yet pre-
pared to take that position, if we may judge
by the result of the Virginia election, might as
well get off the track otherwise the en-
CINE of political progress will certainly run
over them. We are happy TO notice that the
Radical Republicans Of Mississippi declare, as 8
part of their platform A." for Universal Amnesty
and Universal Suffrage, the enlightened
Esprit Of tho age demanding that the fossil
/" remains Of prescription must DO numbered
Gy.th tho things Of the past" AS these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

At a Labor Reform meeting on the 5th inst,
at South birmingham, Mass, Mr.. S. S. Eos
ter said, though he believed we had right
ito repudiate the national debt, he did not
"think it advisable" We are much obliged
to Mr.. Foster for his saving clause. Senator
Sprague was announced to be present at this
meeting, but he did Mt make his appearance.
Neither did Mr.. Wendell Phillips, who was de-
nOunced as an idler by Mistress Jennie Collins
because he never had done a days work in
"his life, and didn't support his wife and chill
"dren with his hands" Altogether it was q
very denOunCing time. ------
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

Notwithstanding the reckless character of our
local government, the Empire City never ap-
peals i'll vain for money. Yesterday the Con
troller opened bids for $27O7OOO of seven per
cent bonds, redeemable in 1879, for the pay
ment of bonds heretofore issued for the relief
of soldiers families. The bids footed up
over S12,00O,oOO: the lowest being 90, and the
highest 1903; average nearly 1922 Had our
finances been conducted 10y men having the city
interests at heart, we might have escaped
the necessity Of borrowing money in any event /;
but that is not the Aldermanic plan. Their
style is to borrow several millions every year
on Revenue bonds in anticipation of taxes to
be collected, ont of which nice job those who
are in the secret make handsome thing. We
ought to get our money cheaper, but it is a
wonder that we get it so cheap. ...
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
4 GOOD LESSON.

The Australian Parliament has rec emily been
engaged in discussion from which our own
Congress and Legislatures might copy good
example. A bill relating to the tenure OIL
certain public lands and known as the Quiet
ing of Titles bill, was some time ago before
that body; and to aid its passage, various
interested parties subscribed large sums OF
money, of the ultimate purpose and expendi-
ture of which they seem to have been strangely
careless 1t was charged, however, that three
members of Parliament, one of them, Mr.. c. E.
Jones, having also place in the Cabinet, had
received money for their votes on this bill.
Pending an investigation, MIR. Jones resigned
his seat both in Parliament and in the Ministry
but to the former dignity his constituents trium-
phantly reelected him. The trial was fearless and
thorough, and resulted in the expulsion OF MIR.
Jones and Mr. Buffers, and the acquittal OF
one or two Others while one member OF Parila-
ment and two or three outside lobbyists were
at our latest dates still awaiting examination.
Both the convicted members were men OF tai
ent and position, and one of them, at any
rate, enjoyed an extensive personal popularity.
Their fate, we presume will do more to purify
Australian politics than reams of remOnstrance
and homily.
If the Legislature of New-York had been
equally decided in its action upon official cor
ruption at the last session, we shall not VEN
ture to say how many honorable members
might have been kicked out Of Albany in dis
grace But bribery investigations at our State
capital don't mean business, and result in
nothing but whitewashing of the accused
and violent denuneiation of their accusers.
Conviction, we are sure, would be easy enough
if the Legislature really desired to stop the cor
rupton and punish the guilty. Can't our AS
semblymen be shamed into learning something
from the young colony of Australian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

"YOu observe now a continued emigration
&" from Cuba" says Gen. Caballero de ROdas.
We suppose it has entered into the head of
the Captain General that his own countrymen
may join this tide of retreat. The fact we
have given is the most important of one of
the Captain Generals prOclamations. Another
proclamation closes all the minor ports
of the east end of the island, and de-
clares, with special injunction that Spanish COM
manders shall be careful Of international rights
that all filibuster vessels are pirates. This
proclamation mainly reterates that Of Dnlce
some months back. Thanks to the new dis
position of the Navy, we shall have n suiii-
cent fleet in Cuban waters to make good any
demand for indemnity in the case of Ameri-
cans already injured or slain, and to protect
American interests generally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

How many an unsuccessful politician of the
poorer sort has regretted that he did not hold
on to the majority The Emperor Napoleon
makes such confession as this in his last let
Ter. "On the 10th of January" says His Ma
iesty, 81 committed great fault by act
"ing without previous concert with the
majority" Such is. the common fault
of kings in periods of decadenee from Caesars
day to NapoleOn's But the Emperor will never
do so again: "All my efforts will be directed
"to regain the confidence" of that majority.
We understand that he yields to the middle
party in his parliament and will cOnCede with
a fresh Ministry somewhat of Ministerial re-
spOnsibility
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

While we might differ as to the most efficient
remedy. we cannot fail to concur with Mrs.
WilbOur in her estimate of any laws that per-
NIT such disposition of unborn children as
she detailed yesterday afternoon in her speech
at a Woman Suffrage gathering in Brooklyn.
If more of the women who participate in these
discussions would initiate Mrs. Wilbours
example by pointing out cases of injustice
like this in the operation Of present
laws, rather than in mere scolding. they would
soon create a public sentiment that would Sc
cure the needed reform long before their votes
are likely to have any weight in the matter.
There may be wide differences Of opinion as
to burdening women with suffrage there will
be none as to securing for them just laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The new opera of Hamlet" by NJ. Thomas,
promises to be as bad muddle of poor Shake
speare as any of its predecessors of the kind
Hamlet is pretty much discarded. 0phelia is
made the central dramatic figure, aud floats
down the stream in the full blaze of an electric
light POlonius, good old Polonius is presented
as accessory to the murder of Hamlets father.
Hamlet, in the last act, consents to live for the
good of his people, being loudly solicited to do
SO by the chorus. This is simply making sheer
nonsense of the whole wonderful drama.
PEOPLE who please to go to see AOst; in this
iishihed state, may do So We must beg 70 bo
excused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The Army and Navy of the Gulf were cele-
brated yesterday at Long Branch, our great
Admiral presiding. Much was said that nobly
honored the living and the dead of that illus
triOus Army and Navy; but the drop which
Mr. Frank Blair added to the flow of the fes-
tiyities was apparently too much for him, as
well rs too much for the loyal men who had to
hear him talk iucOherent bathOs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

Gen. GOicoura, the alleged hero of a recent
expedition supposed to he for Cuba, and the
subject of legal question of considerable
interest, was yesterday discharged from Court
amid great cheering. We extend to the
General our congratulations. 1t was his
lot TO find himself almost betrayed
to the sharp vigilance Of Spain--it is his better
luck to escape. We are glad that the evidence
did not happen, to use the words Of the United
States Commissioner. "to bring him within the
"fair view of the law as a manifest perpetra-
tor of overt acts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The story of another bank defalcatiOn seems
to repeat the old case of a man of good char
aeter and standing tempted by the gambling
spirit of the time, to use other peo-
pies money in stock speculatiOns, expecting
of course to realize fortune for himself, with
out intending permanently to appropriate what
was not his own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

We heartily commend the gentlemen who
have resolved to try the virtue of Law in check
ing the rapaciOus Usury whereof Wall-st. has
so long been the fOcus. Let whoever will
spin Benthamite theories Usury is baleful
scourge which the Law should never smile
upon. We hope to announce that it has now
received a staggering blow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The tremendous proportions which Boston
may (or must hereafter attain, were well set
forth by the Municipal Orator last Monday
" Annexation" he said, = is our true policy.
" Aggregation OF numbers is essential to the
" fitness of the Importance, the authority. and
" the worth which should be destined for Bos-
" ton. Humanity clusters. Throngs attract in
diVidnals. The larger the population, the
faster will it gather Space is an indispensa-
bic prerequisite to wholesome aggregation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

New-Orleans journals expose to the public
gaze some details of the enormous Custom House
frauds perpetrated by Perry Fuller's weighers
and other pets, in the Crescent City of the
great departed statesman of Tennessee. We
should be happy if we could believe this the
only legacy of the sort left to us by A. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The Governor elect of Virginia begins WE'LL
His speech at Richmond yesterday was con-
ceived in the right spirit, and the invitation
given TO a cOlored man to follow him in con-
graduating the people on the result of the
election was well considered. But the Cover
nor has a party behind him of whom large
portion have much to learn, yet are inaDt
scholars. We await with interest further de-
yelODments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

law, the result has been bloody persecution,
wicked legislation, and diabolical meddling
with mems consciences. We believe that the
effort to bring all men to one religious pattern,
and to subject society to Procrustean uni
formity of religious theory and practice. is one
of the grossest indignities which can be offered
TO the yeritable spirit of Christianity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

Radicals go quite as far in the di-
rection of amnesty as did the recent Con
sentative Republican Convention held in Mis-
sissippi, we can really see no good or sufficient
grounds for two Republican parties in that
State. Now let Texas go and do likewise, and
we shall soon have happy family of recon-
structed, peaceful, and prosperous States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

The approaching greatness of our sister city
seems TO have already got into her language,
The sesquipedality of her orators OF the next
generation. who can adequately compute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

Hereupon, the self-styled Conservatives"
saw fit to take ground against the right of
Blacks to vote or hold Office, seeking 10 base
the prospective Constitution on the assumption
that "This is White Mans Government"
under which Blacks have no rights which
Whites are bound to respect. They divided
the people on this issue, and caught a most
significant hoggiDg. A Radical Convention
was chosen, consisting of 80 Whites and %
Blacks, or politically of 70 Radicals and 80
Conservatives. The popular vote on calling the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
TILE HLRGLNIA LESSON.

Two years ago, the People of Virginia were
summoned to reconstruct their State, through
the choice and the doings of a Constitutional
Convention. Preliminary thereto, careful reg
istration of those entitled to vote was made
by the Military authorities and the number OF
those who saw fit to register ascertained 70 De I:
Whites. Colored. 1O9'6'S
White preponderance, 1870
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12
LITERARY NOTICES,


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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12
Fursi Fursi Cheap and Goodl

Where there are SO many Fur Stores there are in IN
city Of Philadelphia, it is difficult Tor the unnitated to
determine where to buy Those who are versed in tho
different qualities OF Furs, however, know where 10 60,
and those readers of this paper who are not acquainted
with the various grades of Furs we would advise them
to go to an establishment of the best reputation where
they can purchase with the greatest confidence and be
satisfied that they honestly dealt with We know of
no better or more reliable store than that of Messrs
JOSEPH RosENRAuM & CO., No. 5tO ARon STREET
PuLApELPnIA,
Being their new location where we are confident from
their long experience in the Fur business hat persons
can get good Furs and the worth of their money
Their new store is the centre of attraction OH account
Of the good light in which they show off all their gous
ss- on Saturdays they do no business .-lsQ
The most fashionable Furs this season will be the Mink
Sable, and this Is the most seryceable Fur and they
have them in various styles and qlateH and for prices
to suit all and since lady docs not wish to bu good
set of Furs every season, it very essential to know
where to go and purchase good Furs.
To see the silky hneness, md darkness and elegance
OF finish of all their Furs will well repay visit to this
establishment and all their Furs are warranted ta be
genuine as Represented
Mink Sable set costs from SIS to sG5. an some very
rare dark sets bring little higher but from $3.50 to $50
will buy an excellent dark set, md those sets lasts
lady from eight to fifteen years.
Then there is the Hudson Bay Sable, the siberean
Squirrel, Royal Ei1nne, German Fitch and thinchi
and Ladies' Hoods and other high and 6wpiieei Fns
in endless varieties.
Remember the name of JOSEPH RosENBAUM & co, ,
and the NUMBER 5l0 Arch street, bnween 9th and 9Th
south side, Philadelphia.
p s.-Furs repaired and altered into the present
fashions.
September 81, isG9.-ob 3m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12

DI. MoClintotk delivered the second lee.
ture OF his course, 10 a slim audience, at H.
stitute Hall, on last Saturday evening. No
more instructive, usclnl or interesting lecture
upon any subject has thus far been delivered
In this city and it is not only shame but a
disgrace TO the people of Wilmington that
they do not take more interest in matter OF
such paramount importance TO them all, as
that of htalth and the best means of preser-
wing it, 10 which Professor McClintock so
earnestly, lucidly and enterlainingly invites
lhem' lie demonstrates by charts, anatom-
ical apparatus and other natural and scien.
uic accompanmenis, every part of The hu-
man body, shows the seat and location of the
various diseases to which it is subject. OK.
plains the functions and purposes of its sew
efal parts, and gives an amount of general
Information concerning the cause and pre-
ven'ion OF disease that cannot be otherwise
than OF incalcuable benefit 10 all who hear
him.
10 let such course of lectures as this oass
on with no larger audiences than those which
attended the first Two, speaks badly indeed
for the taste and intelligence of our city. and
will have The effect of turning away from us
every first-class Literary or Scientific Lee
turer who might otherwise be induced 10
favor MS with the result of his knowledge. in
the lecture-room.
Is it not possible for us TO say something
in these columns that will awaken an inter
est in these leeluresg Are our penple all So
healthy, so perfect in knowledge Or SO Ger.
tainly blessed with happiness aud comfort as
to be totally indifferent in regard to the OBJ
tanning Of more thorough knowledge
OF The means by which their own phyd.
cal health may be improved and strength.
ened, and perpetuated in their posterityg nI
so, the eloquent lecturer may, for the first
time in his long experience, be able to say,
Eurfkd- Wilmington contains within itself
perfect heayen-of ignoramuses.
The Doctor will lecture this evening on
the Tlroai and Lungs, and will close his
course or tomorrow evening.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12
TELEaRAPHlc SUMMARY.

=, Pr. Hayes and party have returned to
Halifax from Newfoundland.
The Maryla ,d cbiyalry had tournament
near Baltimore on Wednesday.
The fire in the Dismal Swamp will make
lake from three 10 ten feet deep
Sickles distillery was burned on Flidav
morning in New York. Loss $4,000.
The earnings of the Central Pacific Rail-
road for September were $597, 800.
Three hundred soldiers passed through
omaha recently for points along the Union
Pacific Road
Alexander GlaviatIa on Thursday shot his
wllt at New Orleans. Jealousy is assigned
as the cause.
Archbishop AlmY, of California, left San
FRANCISCO +, M Tor Rome on Thursday, to attend
the Ecumenical Council.
A New York damsel has recovered 500 90
damages for eight teeth, kicked out by an
intoxicated man.
The mutilated bodies of two men, who
had been murdered by Indians, were found
on Tuesday 20 miles from Helena, Montana
The bullion in the Bank OF France has de-
creased during the past week TO the extent
of $500, 900 flames.
II is reported. tlat from 300 10 500 Nor
mons will soon arrive from Utah, en- route
for Europe, 10 work up emigration from va
fious countries.
-Four boys, named Abrams, Weighand,
McCa,ty and Washburn, escaped from the
Rochester House of Refuge ON Wednesday
night, and are still at large.
The Tariy under Lieut.. Wheeler, sent to
explore the Great Desert country west of
Colorado and south of White Pine, report
their arrival, after severe trouble, at Muddy
River, 50 miles south Of the mouth of the
Rio Virgin. They will reach White Pine
about the LIST OF November.
On Thursday morning an atfray occurred
in saloon on Penn street, Pittsburgh, in
which three men were dangerously wound
ed, one named Thomas Laughrin, it is
thought fatally. Stephen Hoffman, who is
accused of stabbing him, las been arrested.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Accident on the Chester Valley Railroad -
As the $50 A. NJ. passenger train, going
east, on Thursday morning, was nearing the
cut, known as "Black Rock Gut" about
equal distance between Oakland and Exton
stations, the engineer noticed large rock,
weighing about four tons, sliding down To-
ward the track. lie Immediately endeavored
to stop the engine, but it was too near, and
he was unable TO do so. The engine first
struck the rock, throwing the four front
wheels off the track and breaking the cow
catcher completely off, also throwing the
tender entirely from the track. The lag
gage car contained about twenty live cans Of
milk, which were completely demolished
Both trucks of the baggage car were entire
ly broken up, and ii also was thrown from
the track. The passenger car, containing
only four passengers, remained on the tack
and sustained very little injury. None OF
the passengers or railroad hands were in
iured.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12

THE SENATORIAL ELECTION IN TENN g.
sEE-ANDY JOHNSON AHEAD.-By the news
we receive from Tennessee from day 10 dav.
il is evident that Ex-President Andrew
johnson is ahead Of all competitors for the
United States Senate. Good, and amen, we
say. No more useful man could be sent TO
the Senate. Congress is corrupt TO the core,
Andy is both honest and vigilant, and with
all lis crOtchets and failings, he will prove a
very watchdog to the Treasury. He is fear.
less and experienced in Congressional tactics
too, and will rake schtming politicians and
Treasury plundereTs fore and ait. Besides,
he has his personal enmities TO crafty on
the impeachers and leading Radicals, and he
is not the man 10 forget these, which will
a good thing for the newspapers. Tennessee
could not do better than to send the EXPIRE
sident TO the United States Senale-N. y
Herald
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-12

INDIAN OuTRAGEs.--A letter from GEN
eral Alfred Sully, from Helena, Montana
Territory, received at Washington, by Com
missioner Parker, on Thursday morning
last, states that the Blackfeet Indians in thai
region are becoming very troublesome
Lately they have committed two or three
murders, and in the open day entered white
encampments and drove away horses and
mules with the greatest audaciLy. -Four
hundred and fifty head of horses and mules
were thus driven off from white settlements
writes that the only remedy he knows Of
now is TO pursue the savages and punish
them, which he proposes 10 do without de-
lay.