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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

new theatre will open on Wednesday next, with
Romeo and Juliet. Other dramatic affairs remain
In statu quo excepting that the Worrcll sisters,
who carry their brains in their heels, are about 10
return to their native land-long may they bless
II with their beautiful presence.
Mr.. James Fisk, Esquire" Comptroller of
the Erie Railway, owner Of Pixies Opcra. House,
and Brougham's Theatre--Operatic Manager,
Grand Mogul of Railroads generally, and would
be manager Of the press-has won another suit NJ
This time hewas sued by the managers OF the
Morning Star Sunday School, who had rented the
hall in Pixies Opera House for their school, and
who have been dispossessod by Fisk. They OBJ
tanned an injunction few weeks ago, but on the
10Th this was dissolved and Fisk remains the
undisputed possessor Of the building. He still
has Irma In his opera troupe but II Is said Is not
very successful.
Mr.. Manton Marble has purchased all the out.
standing stock of the World, at an expense OF
| 100000 exclusive Of real estate. This amount
represents, II is said, one-fourth of the stock OF
| the paper Mr.. Marble thus becomes sole owner
of the paper 1t is TO be hoped that bis regard
| for his reputation will prompt him to draw the
paper out Of the mire which Its want Of principle
has drawn II into
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

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RENO VINu IhH 81 1H "a a.
IL Is suggested IN promiueh' ne'''"era.'o
circles, that the present situauoh vi 'ho
State in reference TO It's faoic bu'idinss a'
Dover is unfortunate 10 say inc least. me
gro lnu on wnich tue oap''ol s'anus Is .'le
property oil Kent county, WINE tue o"i'u-
ing itseii belongs 10 tne state oi Deia"a'e'
This ought TO be remedied' ana more man
that, we ought I" have m"rc c"nvrh'eht'
more comMouious, ana less ugly ehlnce i"r
our state House.
we therefore second me m"''oh oil some
oil our members IN the Legislature tha' me
City oil wilmington donate u The Sia'e'
some oil It's peauti'u'iy-situa'cu Srouhu' near
the new reservoir iof tue purpose al ''"o
Capital. THIS high and commanding size is
one OF The hnest IN every respect Y" t"'
found anywhere IL ENJOYS II bch'l'iiu' pres
pcct in all directions, so that when the Log
islature shall he assembled Here II VIII be
easier for them to watch over their consii'u
ents, while, OH the other hand, the cnnsii'u.
eats Will have less uiilicui'y III Keeping i Il
eye on their representatives. The fresh
breezes from the highlands will blow oil all
the odors Of lotteries, and other corrupiions,
that still intest the halls at Dover, in spite o
the thorough cleansing and disinieclio,
which Dr. Browns committee gave them.
The greatest reason ot all Is The srcalel
| convenience oil Inc npODlp Oi The Stutp
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
Ora natic Criticism.
sii ,ksrr,uh's ''rwELrrH NIGHT" IN pniLADEl-

sil,ssrs,uh's '@rwElfrH NIGHT" IN pniLADEi-
PHIA.
philadelphia, as we all know, is a nice little
city, which, among its advantages, enjoys the
special one Of being so near Wilmington that our
citizens eau feel lively interest in whatever is
going IN there. Absorbed as we may be in our
own theatrical entertainments, in the spacious
splend RS of the Odd Fellows Hall, we may still
possibly spare little bit of attention and inter
est To the fact that there is in our neighbor city
special treat for the lovers OF Sakspcare In the
representation of Twelfth Night" at Mrs.
Dcw's Arch street Theatre. This most delight
full Of the great Masters comedies is now run
ming It's srcoEd week there. and so admirably is
it put upon the stage, SO well and tremendously
are the various parts filed that We would advise
all who can conveniently do SO to avail them
selves OF au opportunity the like of which may
not soon occur again.
Barton Hills Naiyoiio is thing tosec TO enjoy
aud to remember. That fine actors tragic grace
oaly enhances the delicious humour OF his perso-
nation OF the ambitious steward. The garden
scene where he reads the forged letter Is partcu'
larly delightful.
Mrs Drew's l'ioid is graceful, tender and wo.
manly. 1t is to be regretted that her appearance,
Is so unsultcu 10 Tue MASCULINE ufcsS WHICH su'
| assumes. She continues too womany-too ma
tronly in fact, in appeaIanceto give Otrid's sud
den passion any shadow Of probability; but VIVA
| good acting can do to redeem that misfortune il
done. The lines beginning
SNAKE me a willow cabin at your gate,
| And call upon my soul within"
are exquistely given and the wcll-worn sinil'
| OF
"Like Patience on monument
| Smiling at Grei,"
receives new grace from the marble-like immo
bility with which she stands for a few moments
| realizing, ms it were, her own image.
Miss Prices Oticia is graceful, digniied an,
countess-like; and Sir Toby Reich aud his coad
tutors are equally well represented. Fabian dc
serves especial praise for the refreshing rarity q
a slight and subordinate part acted wit
sense aud spirit, instead of the wooden stolidit
| which usually veXcs one In such cases
Now what shall we do to expedite the tim
when such an entertainment as this can be enjoy
ed without going beyond our own bordcrsi p
triotc WilDngtonians, say When the Cd
Fellows Hall is supplantcd by that new Oper
House which as yet Is only Castle In Spain, tli
and many other good things will at least becoul
possible to us. L.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

If the village Of Brandywine is added to
city, we ought to have three Levy Court
Commissioners This would not be too
many Gazette.
The above is part of long article, design
ed to dragoon the Legislature into compli-
ance with the extraordinary and scandalous
petition, sent to. Dover, last week. The
whole effort resolves itself into purpose to
secure the control of the Levy Court, in this
county, in an unusual, irregular, and violent
manner; TO do 1t, too, by such hasty legls-
lation as would force two more members in
TO the Court,in time to appoint collectors oil
taxes, of certain shade of politics. And
to justify it all, here is this plea made that
the interests Of Wilmington need more mem
bers in the Court. Why. let us once more
ask, does not Wilmington need, much worse
additional representation in the Legislature
| If 1t is to have three members of the Lev,
Court, it ought, by population and interests
| to have at least one Senator and five Repre-
sentatives five are to have the principl
of Equal Representation in one instance, 70
partisan purposes, let us have it apple
justly and generally for the public good. .
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
rur nIuy cOMMERCIAL 81

THE DAILY COMMERCIAL I"
issssd svsry afternoon, ercept ssina'S'
\ 70 The only Daily Paper in Wam'''g-
ocn, and the State of Delaware. 1sr"'s'
Sis dollars per annun,, or TWetpe cents
a ssesk. Single copies Three cents
THE DELLA WARE TRLB UNE IS
iss..sd from the COMMERCIAL odioe'
every Thsrsdoy morning, and confdtns
principally reading matter published IN
The Daily. n Is the largest paper ana
contains by far the mrst reading matter
Of N,ose published on the Peninsula
Terms, ZtDo dollars per annum.
THE COMMERCIAL JOB OFFICE
Is amply provided Nth printing mater
tal of the latest styles, and our Work u
done equal to Philadelphia offices, enc
ct no higher rates.
THE OFFICE Of the COMMERCIAL
and IRIB UNE is $50 Market Street
Wilmington, Dcldyare. Entrance al
joistng the City Hall.
JENKINS & ATKINSON
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04


THE DEMOCRATIC MESSENGER is the name Of
new paper published at Snow Hill, Worcester
county Md by ]. H. & W. G. Handy, with W.
Fl. symlngton as editor. As It's name indicates
II is "democratic' in politics making the fourth
paper Of that faith published in the county. At
the last election there were cast in this county
1919 votes for Seymour. The fact that it takes
four local papers to supply The intellectual wants
of that 1919 is pleasant indication Of more
general ability and disposition to read than Is
foand amongst the party In some other places
The paper Is well printed-scems to pay COM
mendable amount Of attention to local matters.
We are glad to see 1t announce that Its columns
shall never be used for personal abuse. We look
hopefully forward to the day when our peninsu'
lar press shall all be conducted by geaflemes who
shall have too much respect for themselves aud
their profession to engage in the disgraceul per
sonal abuse to which many of them are now adj
dicttd.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
The New Castle Csunty Levy Court--A
short Cut to Its Control.

DOVER, January 28th, 1869.
Yesterday, petition from sundry citizens of
New Castle county, was presented In the Senate
by Mr.. Gooding, for the appointment, by legisla-
tive enactment Of two additional Levy Court
Commissioners for that county, one for Whining
ton, land one for Brandywine Hundred.
The petition was referred to special commit
tee and this morning bill reported in accord
ance with the same, naming Ell b. Talley for
Brandywinc, and Edward Moore for Wilmington.
After the bill had regularly passed first reading,
an effort was made to suspend the rules, and hur-
~ il To immediate passage with the avowcd OBJ
jtct of having the new members ready for the
meeting Of the Levy Court OH Tuesday next.
Senators Ellison and jackson entered an earnest
pr against such hurried precedence, aud,
with the aid of some of the more considerable
members OF the Senate, succeeded in defeating
this suspension Of the rules. The bill will there
fore pass regularly through Its several readings.
The petition Is signed by some Of the prominent
members If the Democratic party, amongst
whom arc Jr.se Sharpe, T. +. Bnya'd, g. 7. doh
SON Chs. Is. Lore, &C., &c. ntn surprised that
| such gentlemen should lend their names 10 mere
partisan legislation Of this character, and would
BE- still more surprised If assured that they IN
| approve Of this unbecuminy haste in pushing Ia
| passage hill of Its important character.
We might well bc excused for thinking that
| having possession ol the whole political power o
| the state, the dominant party might well afford
to wait the regular constitutional course Ul cvcnt'
| To give them possession OF what little disburSnl
power still remains under our Republican contro
| In New Castle county.
The bill can not, without suspension Of th'
rules. pass The Senate before Monday next u
soonest The regular course In the House viii
put it oil three days longer, and give little tint
| for rpmuustrnuce against II
| Xaurs
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

WE LATELY COMPLAINED that some Of the
Philadelphia papers had severely, and as we
thought unjustly, criticised the action of
Judge Kelley, in connection with the House
Naval Committee, at Washington,in relation
to the investigation into the purchase Of
tools at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The
Judge declared that the officials there had
purchased old and inefficient tools for
greaterprice than good mechanics charged
for new and improved ones. We are now
pleased to notice that the papers in question
having read the official reports, substantially
justify Judge Kelley's conclusions. The Bull
tetin says the report Of the Committee ''dc-
''monstraes very clearly that Chief Engin-
'eer Zeller has been culpably careless in the
management of many details of his depart
''ment !" that 'indiscretion, and a very loose
"unbusiness-like way of doing things, may
be truthfully charged against him, and that
''the machine inspector Of the gard, is also
convicted of gross negligence Of his duty. .
The 7elegraphs statements are very sim
liar, and its conclusion is that this whole
''matter of purchasing tools was conducted
''in very loose and unbusiness-like man
.'ner by Chief Engineer Zeller.'
As for ourselves, we know nothing more
of the case than appears in the reports
We did not think Judge Kelley would have
made any positive charges of malfcasanct
against the Navy Yard people, without evi
dence, and we are sorry that he should have
been so represented. We take it, that thi
representation is now substantially with
drawn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

Delaware has three whipping posts and
only one ralroad-thc Philadelphia, Will
minston and Baltimore and its branch
Phiiadeiphia Bulletin.
These outside barbarians are continually
wrong. What do they know about Della
ware. This State has more railroads pro-
porlionately than any other in the Union.
There are, in it.sevcn distinct railroad corp
ora,ions, whose lines are completed aud in
operation two, whose lines arc being built;
and not less than five other roads are pro-
jected, which are reasonably certain of CON
struction. Now, Mr.. Bulletin, take back
your base inuendoes, and illuminate your
knowledge box with our diamond light.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
oTRADICALLSM, BUT PEAC

NOT RADICALLSM, BUT PEA CE.
The proposition to amend the National
Constitution by permitting colored citizens,
sure of radcalism. 1t is the soundcst and
planest effort of craftsmanship to obtain
Peace for the present, and security for the
future.
Should the States ratify the proposition,
as we do not doubt they will, they will lay
to rest this troubled and troublesome ques-
ton of color. Yet, while they thus avoid
for the future, the political distractions which
have been hinged upon the prejudice against
Triggers they will experience not pang
or a throe in the process. The measure will
be so prompt, yet so unseen, that they will
scarcely observe its action. In all the North
ern States, the vote Of the colored citizens
is small. In very few will il affect the pc.
itical result. In very few will it be especi
ally noticed that the colored men are voting
at ALL In Pennsylvania, for instance, Their,
is most prejudice against them in counties
like Berks, and Lehigh, and York. Yet IL
these, there are very few colored people re
siding; they have their homes in Lancas
ter, Chester, and Delaware; in localitie
where there is little or no Feeling of preju
dice against them. and where none wish t,
do them injustice. They will go to the poll
and exercise their citizenship, without Of
fence, and without disturbance
Pennsylvania politics want to be relieve,
Of the negro question. So do the great ques
tions at issue in all the States, This is til
way, quietly, quickly, and thoroughly,to d
il. This is the keystone of RECONSTRUCTED
for the National arch Of Peace.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
Washington GOSSIP.

-eee'eu'y browning iccpNeo inc coioreu en-
:" .ne ih''''of ~ us residence
on o''u'uay "''crhooh last chte't"ihihs theu
hahusonieiy'
-ueherai uraht anu several senators anu kep- |
resen'at'cs OF congress were entertained ny NJ.
LIE bertheihy NJ MS residence, Eleventh and II |
stree's' on oa'u'uay last |
-Sch''"f sumner oi'i 10 give any ior-
ciHn c"rpoia'ioh Tue privilege Oh LANDING a teie-
graph cable on our shores when the government
which incorporates the company grants the same
privileges to American citizens is hit at the
French Government, which has given to French
company the exclusive right to land cables for
long period of years, aud now seeks To yet exciu-
rive rights on our Atlantic coast.
Although General sclenck seems Sanguine
nc eau pass Ills lax oi'i through both Houses at
TINS session, There Is really not hc least probable
lily oil It's success, and the Tarii Is now ,ir ually
abandoned
1t seems now To be pretty well settled that
f. b. Washburnc Is to supplant General Dix, at
Paris, carly this summer. His old complaint, an
affection OF the spine, is troubling him again, and
his physician advises another TIP to France.
The Reconstruction Committee has referred
all claims Tor the removal OF disabilities to sub
committee of three, whose report will be adopted
by the general committee,
On Thursday General Grant goes TO Philadel-
Phii, aud it is said will attend wedding there.
The Senate Committee on the Pacific Railroad
had, yesterday, nn interesting discussion On the
various propositions for subsidies Tor railroad
projects, and by vote of six to five decided ad-
verstly 10 granting the relief sought by the sever
al companies urging their claims.
senator Henderson and lady have gone to
Havana. They will be gone two or three weeks.
The trip is undertaken on account Of the Senator's
health, which has recently been quite poor
| COL Thos. b. Florence, Of Philadelphia and
Washington, Is not dead, as announced in the
New York papers on Monday He Is as pert as u
daisy, is temperate, vlriuous, and happy, and bids
fair to outlvc the whole generation of his juniors.
Attorney General Evarts has returned from
his visit to New York.
1t is reported amongst those interested in the
subject of an Inauguration Ball that Mrs. Grant
has signifcd that she will accept an invitation to
one, and that If she goes the General will proba-
hly accompany her
Secretary Seward gave another delightful re-
union on Saturday evening.
John NJ LaDgston, Of Ohio, will be an appli-
cant for the Mihlstership to Hayti, under Grant
This is the same position rendered him by Pres
ldcnt johnson, but declined for the reason that
he would not dim his political prospects by ac-
ccpting an Office under the present administers
: ton.
1t is asserted that onc Of the very first of Gen
erNl Grants official acts ms President will be to
order General Sheridan to the command Of the
| npturtu1pul "A W tlrlpnna
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
CORRESPONDENCE.
An Exemption Law.

MEssRs EDITORS lin the proceedings Of the
Legislature Of this State, / see nothing In the
shape of an Exemption Law. Is 1t always to
stand on our statutes that the poor can be strip
ped of their last bed and their children of the last
food, thus rendering the poor pool and the rich
no better Off Let US have law of Exemption.
In the numerous sales that i have attended have
yet to see the creditors get their pay, although
they sell the last bed, and the cid worn-outstove
although they leave the. family utterly stripped
the children crying on the cold hearth. Who
wants such lot of old traps? yet they have cost
the poor meney, days Of toll, and how hard II
will be TO replace them.
Let us lcgislate for the good Of the greatest
number, and protect people against themselves, Il
you choose ]. =. DOUBLEDAY.
Canterbury Station, Jan. 81, 1869.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

WHERE OF LATE, are the New York 1ri-
buac's ''great moral ideas:" Is the day of
their necessity gone by? 1t has bccome II
great ncwspaper--the hes, journal of news,
is we truly belicvc,in the world. But where
is lis heart? Has il conscience! Does it
H. lievc in anything more vitality important
Ia the Republic and mankind, Than the re-
peal of the franking privilege, and the rcduc-
tinn of mileage? The Herald has news; the
World has scholarship the Sun has clail
and nonsense; but the tribune, having all
these, has seemingly no great purpose in its
life. Whcrewilh shall this suffering earth be
preserved, if the salt lose its SAVIOR?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

Generals Porter and Babcock, of Geuara
Grants staff, have returned from their tour
of inspection through the Southern States
They visited every military post In the coun-
try through which they travelled, and will
make an extended written report to General
Grant. They represent North Carolina as
In the best condition, and next stands Ala
bama. The worst state of affairs exists In
Georgia and some legislation from Congress
to secure the rights Of the loyal people in
that State will be recommended They say
the negroes were in the right in the Ogeech-
ee troubles, and they should be protected.
Notwithstanding the militia troubles in Ar
kansas, the ssate is In furnishing condition
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
MONTHLY
TRADE CIRCULAR
EOR JANITARY. 1853

Containing list of valuable ard useful articles for
sale at one dollar EACH also liberal Inducements for
forming club
1t also contains information, which, We think, will
he important to any person sending money to the
Gift Enterprise One Dollar Concerns
1t is the opinion of ,ome OF City and State OIL
Gals that II this circular is circulated in all parts Of
the country II would be the means Of saving great
deal Of money, which is lost by sending TO thea
unlawful concerns. On account of our immense
trade, and Of the depreciation in merchandise we are
now offering to agents better Inducements than ever
before offered Copies sent free to any address, AN.
nREWS y CO., "a Elm st, formerly 100 sudbury st.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

THE SUFFRAGE Discussion, in Congress,
yesterday, was gratifying in its character.
Ability, earnestness, radical views. calm de-
termination, were all shown in the speeches
of Judge Kelley, Judge Shclabarger, Gen
erals Butler and Pile, and Mr.. Ward, and
though Judge Bingham's views ON Amnesty
were NOT accepted, his speech was, on many
points, satisfactory and creditablc The
Rood work goes bravely On.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

THg Proposition to annul the charter of
the p. w. & D. Railroad Company, is mere
ly an indirect and roundabout method of
compelling the payment of the passenger tax.
But why do not the State authorities take
the plain and manly course? Why not
bring the validity of the law to a test in the
Courts? Ifit is constitutional, the Compa-
ny must pay if tits unconstitutional, surely
no good citizen wishes to extort money
wrongfully. To ascertain whether it is va
lid or not, the question must go to the
Courts. Then why not take that course, Mr.
Dean
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

HE w ASlllNGTOS CORRESPONDENT OIL the
Philadelphia Telegraph in Il very full letter
on the Suffrage question, says that =
Boutwell's speech in the House on Satur-
day last, in support Of his amendment and
the accompanying bill, can hardly be ranked
AS among his best efforts, though under
stand it was prepared with great care. The
subject, however, as have already shown,
is not absolutely a new one and a careful
examination of Boutwell's speech will show
that that the authorities he quotes and many
OF the arguments he advances are the same
as those quoted and set forth in speech de-
ivcred in the House on Bingham's amend
ment by Judge Kelley, on the 27th Of Feb
ruary, 1866.
This latter statement is entirely true
not W the dscredit of Mr.. Boutwell,. Judge
kelleys examination of the subject in 1866,
was SO thorough and so careful, that he ar
rived at conclusions then, which other logi-
clans are only reaching now, not from lack
Of equal perception, but because they had
less analysed the questions at issue.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
Funny correspondent, that.

WE SHALL WATCH with interest for The
speeches and votes of Senator Bayard The
Youngest, when he takes his seat in the
Senate. II he objects to proposed measures
as being Bipartisan legislation" it will he
quite fair to remind him of the most cxtraor-
binary petition bearing his signature, which
asks the Legislature to seize and control the
Levy Court of this County.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04

THE PRESIDENT gave his first State dinner on
Tuesday week. Among the guests were sena-
tors Henderson, Trumbull, Fowler, Van Wrinkle
and Ross. Where oh where, were Fcsscnden
and Grimes? Why didn't they renew the festive
occasion which decided upon the number neces-
sary to secure the verdict of "Not Guilty ?"