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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
The Shad Fisheries on the Dcinware-In
jury by Gas Refuse. &C

The Chester Republican, whose amiable and
excellent editor knows whereof he writes, says
the gill-nct fishermen complain of the unusual
scarcity of slIad and the oldest among them pre-
diet that the season will be on Improbable enc.
1t is wcll-known fact that, for number of
years past, shad have been getting scarce, and
notwithstanding the improved methods which
have been devised to capture them, they have not
been taken in large quantities for many seasons.
Twenty-Five years ago, with gillnet not over
sixty fathoms in length, it was not On unusual oc-
currence to catch. in drift of four miles, occu-
pying in the operation three or four hours, Two
hundred and fifty shad Now, with net of
three or four hundred fathoms, It is a rare thing
to take more than twenty or thirty, after fishing
nearly all day and part of the night. The ex.
pcnses of an outfit, comprising net and boat,
reach about two hundred and fifty dollars, and
many of the fishermen do not realize the first cost
of the material. They attribute the scarcity of
fish wholly to the condition of the water, II being
at times totally unfit for them to live in, owisg
to the refuse from gas works In the neighborhood
of Philadelphia, which, In times of fresliei
abounds in the river, and poisons the water.
Fish caught directly after freshet are rs lumi-
nous as phosphorus, and are totally unfit to cat
Some plan should be devised to remedy an evil
which threatens TO, and will in the end, drive
the shod from our rivers. We want some legis-
lation on the subject, or in few years this de-
lightiul fish will disappear from the Delaware.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

"MANIFEsT DESTINY" approaches rapidly
to definite development, in the annexation
OF Cuba 10 this country. Our national eyes
have long been fixed upon the beautiful
island, and when territory so comparatively
valueess as Alaska, is paid for in hard gold
it is fair to suppose we will avail ourselves
of the first convenient excuse to acquire
Cuba for nothing. But the tyranny of the
Spanish rule has quite alienatcd from the
home government majority of the Cuban
people, and they would vastly prefer being
united to our free and happy Republic. Still
further, the insolent and high-handed CON
duct of the Spanish officials, on the island,
towards the American residents, adds an
other reason to a list already sufficiently
formidable.
Cuba Is coming. Who will be the first
United States Senators from the new State /?
Shall we not have her vote for the 10Th
Amendment
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

1t is proposed to build tunnel from the
coast of Antrim. in Ireland, to Scotland, at
Glenstronc, thence through the head of the
Null of Clntyre. The total length of the
tunnel would be fourteen miles three fur
longs, and ii is said that the ground through
which it would have to be made is exactly
suited for tunncling operations, and the
sandstone for lining it can be had in any
quantity on tue Irish side. 1t is proposed to
construct the tunnel for single line only,
and the clear width at the level of the rails
fifteen feet. 1t is proposed, however, to lay
down three lines of rails to accommodate
wide and narrow gauge carriages. The time
estimated for completing the tunnel is about
six years, and the cost four and quarter
million Of pounds.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

At Oshkosh, Wisconsin, man who was
not in enjoyment of domestic felicity inform
cd his wife that he was going to leave this
wicked world and 90 where weary husbands
are at rest. As he lett the house his gentle
partner followed him. He reached the
bridge, and there was splash His wife
shriekcd and tainted. She finally wcndcd
her sorrowful way home and settled down
for good cry, when the husband appeared
once more upon the scene. He had thrown
a rock into the rivcr,and then lodged under
the bridge. Whether peace was secured by
this movement is not known.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

WILMINGroS AND READING RAnRoAD.-We
recentlystated something Of the progress making
on the two ten-mile sections of this road nearest
the city. We are glad to learn that the work is
advancing with equal rapidty all along the route
and that there Is reasonable probability that 1t
will be in running order from here to Coatesville,
Pa, by September or October. The Company
already has locomotive and several cars for con-
struction purposes, and it is expected will stock
and operate the road itself when it is completed.
Subscriptions to the stock have generally been
paid up, but there are a few cases on which sui
has been entered which will come up at the ap
preaching May term of Court in this county,and
suit will be entered In other cases to come before
the November term.
The passenger trains will, it is supposed, start
from the present depot of the p, W. & B. Rail-
road, until some other arrangement is made.
We hope this may result some time in the
erection of a Union Passenger Depot in this city,
as the arrangement will bo practically that of
union dppOt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

We recently noticed the brutal murder of a
young man named George Conner by man
named Richard Bundck, al Kingston, Somerset
county, on the goth ult The murder was COM
mitted while Bundck was in drunken fit of
rage.
His trial came On before the Circuit Court OF
Somerset county, last Thursday, and resulted In
his conviction OF "murder In the second degree"
The attorneys were Johu W. Crisfeld and James
U. Dennis for the defense, and A. G. Miles, as
sisted by e. A. Jones, for the State. The Court
House was densely crowded, and many ladies
were present. II may be that the jury was in
duced 10 fix the grade at murder In the second
degree TO avoid another hanging exhibition, the
recent most remarkable and horrible one having
proved anything but successful in deterring men
from crime and violence.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
Ass,,n,Iur IN. Duties.

General Daniel Woodall the newly appointed
ASSESSOR of Internal Revenue for this State, has
returned from Washington with his official pa
pers and authority TO assume charge Of the duties
of his new position.
One of Mr.. Diekson's latest official acts was to
advise the Department at Washington of n neces-
sty for large reduction IN the subordinate force
of the district. Strange to say, he had not per-
cevcd this necessity till his successor was named .
-COmraerciaL of 7hursdoH
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
BARBARA FmToHIE AaAlN.-A cores

pondent of the Washington Star says.
81 premise by saying that l am native
of Frederick City, and have known the
Fritchie family all my lifetime, and that it
is one of the most respectable of tho entire
community; and Il has been a surprise to
me that no one has ven.ured upon a vindi-
cation of her claims 10 the honor which the
poet has given her. Barbara Friiche was
reality at the time referred to. When Jack
son was passing through Frederick, of ne
cessity he had to pass the house in which she
lived, on west Patrick street, south side, next
to Carroll Creek As he and his troops
passed her house, she appeared at the dor
mer window of her one -storied house and
waved the Stars and Stripes before their
veritable faces. One of his men raised his
gun toward her, and she cried, Shoot!
shoot ! still waving her flag. jackson him
self knocked his gun aside, and commanded
him not to attempt any such thing, at the
same time raising his hat In honor of the
flag. A shout then went up from his own
men, and they passed on. This is the gist
OF the story, which l have often heard in
Frederick, and never heard il contradicted
by any one. Mrs. Quantrill's story may be
true, but reyer heard il before saw it in
your paper"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
The Fruit and the weather.

The Baltimore Sun, of Friday, says 1.-THE
reports as to the injury done the fruit by the
cold snap arc contradictory, some stating that
the destruction is complete, whilst others claim
that the damages are not very serious. The pa
pers of Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Mary
land aud portions of Virginia continue to report
cold weather, with sharp lrosts occasional snow
storms aud the formation of ice. In the vicinity
of Baltimore, on Wednesday night, ice was
Termed to the thickness of nearly quarter of an
incl,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

NOTHING MORE RECOMMENDS President
Grant and his Administration to thoughtful
and humane people than the noble stand he
las taken on the Indian question. The
language of his Inaugural was most graft
Tying, and the letter which we print else
where, to-day, is equally creditabe to him
as Christian and statesman.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
Murder on the Eastern shors of yir.


The Norfolk Iirg'n'an has adyicas stating that
a shocking murder was committed in Eastyie.
Northampton county, on Wednesday of last week.
II says:-
Il appears that between II and II O'Clock ON
wednesday night two white boys were passing
near the store Of Mr.. Wcstcntt, when they saw q
negro rush out aud make OIL. They fired upon
him twice, but without success, and upon ester-
ing the store found the body Of Mr. Westcott
dead, his head nearly severed FROM his body. and
lying IN o pool Of blood The alarm was imme-
dlately given but the lateness of the hour pre-
vented any active pursuit being made thar night,
but enough was seen to show that q desperate
struggle had taken place. and traces OF blood were
seen leading from the house. At an early hour
the next morning the citizens of the place. ac-
companed by many negroes, turned out en- npasss
in search of the murderer. Following the bloody
traces, they led TO the cabin OF negro by the
name of Wright, living about mile from the
village, where blood was found in the yard.
Wright was not at home. The woods In the neigh
borhood were thoroughly secured and about one
o'clock negro by the name of Collins found the
fugitive secreted In the top of fallen tree. The
blood upon tho ground and in his cabin was then
ascertained to have been caused by severe cut
upon the arm of Wright supposed to have been
received In the death struggle with the murdered
man.
After his arrest, Wright confessed that he had
committed the murder for the purpose of plun-
dcring tho store That he had planned IT, and
In order 10 effect an entrance with less dfficulty
had dressed himself in his wife's clothes. lie
stated that when he went to the door and Knocked.
Mr.. Westcott, finding that It was woman ap-
parenty came down and admitted him. After
talking little, he took the opportunity, when
his victims attention was turned away, and stab
bed him in the neck, inflcting fatal wound. To
make sure however, he stabbed him twice more
when, becoming alarmed at voices, he rushed
from the house. This account is eorroborated by
finding several articles in the store known to be-
long to his wife, such as a shawl, and button
which had been torn from her dress.
Threats were freely made of lynching the mur-
dcrer, but better counsel prevailed, and he was
lodged in the Jail OF the place to await a trial,
Three other arrests have been made, and all OF
the suspected parties arc now in confinement.
sixty years of age, and was much respected by
all who knew him.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

Ex Governor Henry S. Foote, of Tcnncs-
see, has published in Nashville paper a
two-column letter, reporting the results of
his observations during his late three weeks
visit in Washington, In brief It is that it is
safe to trust President Grant, and that it
would be very unwise TO listen to cx Presi-
dent johnson.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The Newburg IN. W Journal says that
four miles from that city is the ground
where were buried the dead of Washington's
army when it was encamped in the vicinity
at the close of the Revolutionary war. Many
of the stones that marked the last resting
places of these patriots have been carried
oil to make fences with. 1t is proposed to
purchase the field by public subscription,
erect monument there, and have the
grounds kept In order.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

THERE ARE RuMoRs from the West that
some people anticipate ''the worst Indian
war, this summer, ever known" OF course
they do. There is very large class of per-
sons who make fortunes out Of Indian wars,
and look forward to their commencement, at
the beginning of each season, with as much
expectancy as our fruit growers to their
peach trees. But wo hope that President
Grants policy of dealing justly, aud giving
no cause for offence; OF ''civilizing, improv-
ing, and Christanizing," may prevail against
all the Vaccinations of corrupt Indian
Agents, and army followers.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
truly "a Hair. Bre.dth Escape.,,

On Tuesday OF last week a retired gentle.
man, who had been spending the winter in the
Kent county alms-house, started to go some
where by walking on the railroad. In jumping
from the track to avoid an approaching train,
near Willow Grove station, he fell, and his head
was so near the rail ut the time of the passage OF
the train that the wheels cut the hair of of the
top Of his head Though terribly frightened, the
man was not al all injured
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The Apprentices. Library in Philadelphia
loaned to the youth of the city during the last
year q, S07 volumes. of these 10, 793 vol
umes were given out from the boys depart
ment, and II, l04 from the girls department
1t would appear, therefore, that the girls are
more assi,lupus readers than the boys, since
the difference in their numbers is not in pro-
portion TO the diii'n ence between the volumes
read. there having been 739 boys supplied
with books ard S17 girls
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
The sprinE whippinEs.

The seml-annual legal barbarities in this State
commenced mildly this year, with the asgging of
a single toorcd man, named Joseph Godfrey, at
Georgetown, Saturday, he having been convicted
of petty larceny at the present term of Court in
Sussex county. He received twenty lashes, is to
be imprisoned for six months and wear a con-
victs jacket six months thereafter.
The disgusting exhibition will probably be re-
pcated on larger scale at Georgetown ON Sat-
urday, and then 1t viii work its way up through
Kent to New Castle, where, in May, more backs
will shrink beneath the cruel LASH to the destruc
ton of manhood and the shame of the State.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The New YoRK TRIBUNE counts twenty
one States. (Which is over the real number,
that have ratified the new Amendment, and
cries triumphantly-"Success is almost be-
''yond contingency Land, hot" The
Tribune is tremendous rejoicer, but con
sidering how little ii did to bring the Amend
ment up in Congress, or press its passage, or
advocate it as the proper solution of the
suffrage question, there is a flavor of new
ness about Its enthusiasm.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The residence of James Russell Lowell at
Cambridge is said to be more charming than
Longfcllow's. The poets are near ncighbors
and close friends, and when st home they are
freqncn visitors. Lowell is the best of COM
pany. He writes easily, and generally with
few corrections. He has not the stimulus of
poverty, and seems to be little troubled with
ambition,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

lr IS ASSERTED that the postponcment of
the 10th Amendment, to the lth of May, in
the Indiana Legislatures ''back down" of
the Repubicans,and that both parties intend
to adjourn before that time, and thus dodge
the whole question. nevertheless, doubt
the story. The new Amendment is popular,
and will light its own way.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The Savannah Republican records the
clearance at that port, April 1, of the Amer
lean ship Elsinore. for Cronstadt, with a
cargo of l,o0i bales of upland Cotton weigh
ing 923,329 pounds valued at 1882,
This is the first direct shipment from that
port since the war and is healihful sign of
returning prosperity which will be no
where hailed with more pleasure than at The
North.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

A party Of 1870 cmigrants from Cleveland
and Painesvillc, Ohio, passed through Kansas
City on the 9TH inst. Their outfit, including
horses, cattle, wagonD, farming implements,
etc, filled twelve cars on tho Cameron rail
road. They were en- route to Saline County
Kansas, 200 miles west of Kansas City, and
reported that from three to six hundred fam
lilies from the same section were preparing
to follow them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

GENERAL WooDALr.--The Easton, lIaloot
1--WE are gratiied to learn that General Daniel
Woodall, Who was for come time resident OF
this coun,y. has been appointed Assessor of In
ternal Revenue for the District OF Delaware:
General Woodall is gentleman of ability and
courtesy. and will doubtless make an efficient
officer. He was during nearly the whole war,
IN the Federal army, where he acquitted himself
very creditably During his sojourn in our coun,
tv lie made many warm friends, all oil when Will
be highly grati6ed to learn OF his appointment.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The GREATNESS of Charles Summer has
never had so complete an acknowledgment
from all classes of people, as since his recent
speech. The full perfection of his states
manship is thus abundantly proved, and for
once, almost unanimously recognized. To
those who, like ourselves, have ever admired
his character, as well as appreciated his abil-
i'y, it is an occasion of profound gratifca-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

WE PUBLISH, elsewhere very full reports
from the different sections of this State and
Maryland, concerning the fruit crops. The
most injury to peaches, by the recent storm
was done in lower Delaware, and the ada
cent counties Of the Eastern Shore. Else
where, the crop is safe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

HONE FOR FRIENDLEss CHILDREN.-At the re-
cent meeting of the patrons of the Home for
Friendlcss Children, Rev. Chas. D. Shaw was
elected one of the Trustees vice Rev. VIM. AK
man who has removed from the city, and Chas.
w. Rowland was elected Treasurer vice VIM. H.
Billany, who declined reelection. No other
changes were made. The affairs of the society
are In prosperous condition, though the want
of more funds is still felt. During the past year
several important legacies have been left the In
stitution, the proceeds of which will shortly be-
come available.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

s.OuR REQUEST that Governor Curtin should
be permitted TO so TO Russia for the next
four years has been granted by the U. S.
Senate, in spite of the decided opposition
of Senator Cameron. The latter wanted to
keep poor Andrew at home for further tor
ments. Good haters, are these Heeland lad
dies
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

There is a war upon the high hat-the
mmemorable bcaver-now goisg on in
England. 1t is thought by the opponents Of
the ''stove-pipe, that it is only the respec-
liability of the thing that causes the contin-
ued favor shown it, in spite of all its dis
comforts and Inconvenience. Should per-
sons of high standing be willing to make ex-
amples of themselves public opinion might,
after time, be with them. But none seem
willing to throw themselves into the gap.
They are afraid of ridlcule and disrespect.
each one knowing that although he may be
Curtius, beadles, tradesmen, and people
generally are nothing of the kind to a man
in slouch hat
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

Among the Senate combinations Fri
day were Ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin
as Minister to Russia 7. II. Nelson, of In
diana, Minister to Mexico Robt, 9. Kirk,
of Ohio, Minister to the Argentine Repub-
lie; Ebenezer ID, Basset (colored) Minister
to Hayti; Leopold Ma-kbrei,, of Ohio,
Minister to Bolivia Eli S. Parker, of the
District of Columbia, to be Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Geo. w. Wurts, of Pcnna
Secretary of Legation at Florence VIM. H.
Barnes, Collector First Pennsylvania Dis
trict; James Ashworth, Assessor Fifth Penn
sylvania District; Chas. A. Dana, Appraiser
at New York
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

WoMAs's Work IN THE VI E. CHuRcH.-Mrs.
Annie Wittenmyer Corresponding Secretary OF
The Ladies' and Pastors Christian Union Home
Missions and woman's Work in the Church,
visited Odessa on Sunday last, and spoke In the
NJ. q. Church in the morning, and 10 the Sunday
school in the afternoon, and organized branch
society there. In the evening she addressed
large congregation in the NJ. z. Church OF this
town An auxiliary society was organized here
sometime ago.-Middleievn Transcript, 17M.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

Tile appointment of Mr.. Motley to be
Minister to England is held TO be an indica-
ton of the respect in which Mr. Sumner is
held by President Grant, The appointment
was made at the request Of Mr.. Sumner, who
was also instrumental in securing Mr.. Mot
leys appointment as Minister to Austria.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
1elalvare Triballe
Thursday, April aa, Isss.

SENATOR BAYARp has made speech on
the 10th Amendment. Now let him explain
how much revenue he expected to raise by
his batch of Tax bills. Also whether he
really earned his five hundred dollars for
helping Eli contrive il. Also, whether the
tax on collins was inserted on purpose to
raise the necessary fees for the service.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22
-Mrs. Lnnder is going 10 Europe prola

Mrs. Lander is going to Europe proiss-
sionaly this summer.
Mr.. Tobacco Lorillard is buying facto-
rles in Virginia and North Carolina.
North Carolina robbers dig up and
transplant to their own use growing apple
trees.
King George of Greece Is TO make the
.tour of Europe, leaving his Queen, Olga, a.
regent.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The Secretaries of the several Departments
NJ Washington will make no further removals
of clerks or other employees until Congress
men have gone to their homes, when it will be
more difficult for those dismissed to secure
influence sufficient TO be returned.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

The PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE adjourn
ed, on Friday. Mr.. Stinson of Montgomc-
ry, was chosen Speaker of the Senate, for
the recess. In case of the Governors death
before next January, he would be called up
ON to fill the vacancy,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

ISpIcrEp FOR WIrcHcKAFr.-We understand
that at the present session of the Circuit Court
for Caroline county, the grand jury indicted a
woman for witchcraft The witch is negress,
and the trial will no doubt be an interesting one.
We had supposed that the days Of witchcrait had
passed away in this country never 10 return, but
The action OF Caroline grand jury ii seems have
revived them. The world moves backwards
Eusfou Sf0r
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-04-22

TIDE WATER CANAI.-For the week ending
on Saturday 10th inst, there were lowed from
the outlet lock Mt Havre de Grace, ~ boats TO
the following points To Baltimore, boats,
loaded with lumber. iron, bark, &c. To Phila-
dclphia, boats, loaded With lumber, grain, bark,
lime &c. During the same period, there were
boats loaded with lumber, unloaded at Havre
de Grace.-BeL A Air Egis.