Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-13


NEW CASTLE, DBL, May 1Oth.-Thc Hremens
parade in New Castle on Saturday, was quite
success. All the men, women and children
turned out to witness the procession, and the la
lies showed their appreciation by liberal sup
Ply of beautiful boqucts.
AT half-past five the line formed in the follow
Ing order;-
Chief Marshall, George G. Reynolds
amphion Cornet Band In unitorm-l5 pieces.
Large American flag, bourne by IL boys
Good Will Engine.
Captain Hope-seyenty men.
LIST Aid TO Marshall, James Garland.
Penn Hose
Captain McCuc--sxty men.
2nd Aid 10 Marshall, W. llol.chunceker
Hook and Ladder Company.
Captain Geo. Point-45 young men.
The line formed on Delaware street, and coun-
termarched to Wilmot's store, where the horn
has been on exhibition for several days. Here
there was some delay, the horn being AZ inches
long and 20 inches across the blow, aud the gen.
tiemen who were to pay for itand give ten dollars
towards paying the band, having only sent In one
dollar, 1t took some ten or fifteen minutes to get
y out a temporary platform was erected on
tho sidewalk
Henry Gallagher, ESQ.,, being introduced after
music by the band sald.-
FlgEMES AND FELLOW CITIZENS: feel highly
eompimented by the honor conferred on me on
THIS great occasion; | assure you 1t was unsought
on my part however the duty (nOt an unplea-
SAINT Onc) of presentation has fallen to my lot.
now present you, members of the Good VIII
Fire Company with this costly and magnificent
horn as token of esteem from your fellow-citi-
zcns Its magnificent proportions will remind
you of the liberulity OF the donors take 1t, Cap
tain, and in the ardu0us and fearless performance
OF your duties as fireman. may you win name
for yourself and your Company as long to be re-
memhered as the horn; credit to yourself and
the generous contributors to this horn and,
Captain, Of the Brandy Guards, when you get
through receiving IL, you and ii retire and take
horn in proportion.
Three hearty cheers were given for the Com
pany.
Captain Jenks, OF the Brandy Guards replied -
Mr.. Gallagher, most noble representative of the
merchant Princes profound Statesmen, learned
doctors, Wise PHILOSOPHERS, noble iinkers and
mcrcial city of New Castle, We the Captain in
behalf of the noble firemen OF the Good Will
Busters No. IL, accept the present of their horn
Of magnificent dimensions with feelings of pro-
found gratitude. We feel that We have been
honored with that high and distinguished con-
sldcralion by the noble citizens of New Castle
That would make Napoleon or bismarck
spread themselves tall in their boots. We assure
you that in case of fire. we, the Busters will
kick up dust in the endeavor to reach il, that
Tue tremendous dimensions OF their magnificent
horn will be In total eclipse and now, Mr. Gall
iiagher, let US be generous and all go take horn
IN proportion ut your expense.
The animus of the whole affair was displayed
In the large placard carried by the Penn Horse I:
Ho for q Steamer-Iron arms never tire
Steam rules the world.'
The procession then took up the line of march
and paraded through all the streets of New Cas-
Tie, returned to the Town Hall, where collection
was lifted, and all honorably dismissed.
The election for Trustee of New Castle Com
mon was held on Saturday, and
James G. Shaw received 147 votes,
hopert hasten 40 votes.
Majority, o.
This 10 the first Republican that has been elect
ca In this town since the Republican party has
peen In existence, and 1t makes the aristocatic
Democratic clique, that has long cracked the
whip OF party tyranny over the heads Of the la.
boring men In this place, quake with fear for the
lu,ure, by the Wholesale desertion of so many
VINO have determined to vote for improvement.
men OF Their own selection, and not be compelled
IKE mules to pull any load that may be put upon
them by political demagogues
The Town Commissioners chosen last Tuesday
were f. Lsckler, James NJ. Wise, Edward Con.
holy, James SWISS Giles Lambson; Clerk Of
Market, John Campbell.