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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

DOVER, DEL, January 18th, 1869.
II, cil Coygtp oadencc " he conmcrciai
The members of the Legislature assembled here
yesterday, hut it will not organize until to-day,
when it will adjourn and attend in body the
funeral Of Hon. Martin W. Bates, Elk United
States Senator, which takes place to-day at ,
O'Clock, 7, NJ.
The members Of each branch met in caucus
last evening" in their respective houses, and Sc
leeted from amongst host of applicants the fol-
lowing persons to be voted for at the organization
of the two Houses to-day
Speaker Of the Senate-James Williams, OF
Kent; Clerk, john c. Penuewell of Kent; Ser
geant at Arms, Rlsdon b. Smith, Of Sussex ;
Chaplain Rev. Edward II. True, of the Epsco.
pal Church, Of Doycri Messenger William
| Mahcc.
Speaker Of The House--John Hickman, Of Sus
sex; Clerk, Bcniah Watson, of Kent; Scrgcan
ut Arms, John u. Lewis, OF Sussox Chaplain
Rev o. II. Flippo, of the Baptist Church, a
Dover; Messenger, Charles Pratt.
From the foregoing it will DO noticed that non
Of the successful nominees arc from New CAST
county, which omission is to be supplied by Ii
election Of a United States Senator from thu
county, to succeed the Hon. james A. Bayard.
n.
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CURRENT NOTES.

Senator Chandler emphatically denies that ne
ever had any conversation with General Grant on
the subject Of Railroad subsidies, and pronounees
the widely-circuiated story of the Washington
correspondent Of the Syracuse Journal canard
The Western Maryland papers have been
busy getting up great railroad war, which they
styled "Tho War of the Giants" Meanwhile the
"Giants" seem disposed to say Let us nave
Peace
The Democratic journals are apparently not
so heartily delighted with the split in the conser-
yative party in Virginia as they were over tho
| split in the Republican ranks.
| A Connecticut editor fell on an Icy sidewalk
last week. He did not use "unparliamentary
language but biting his lips md rubbing down
his bruises, while benevolent smile illumed Dis
features, he remarked: "we don't cherish any
III will, but for light and entertaining reading
matter recommend to us the obituary oil the mar
who owns this sidewalk"
In finding q verdict Of accidental DEATH
New Orleans Coroner's Jury remarked " N
blame can be attached to the machinery"
! The slate roofers threaten strike. IL thei
employers resort to the political dodge OF form
ing "a ring to oppose them We suppose IN
roofcrs will "smash their slate"
. A Tennessee mechanical genius has inyente
- machine by which he proposes TO Kill reg
r. mcnt of soldiers in four minutes at the dstant
l. of mile. Where will he get the soldiers TO c.
| pcrment upon?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
s,ug,,,nr SUICIDE In ST. Louis.


From the 1t. Louis Republican, December 29l
Yesterday The. body. of an unknown man
was found hanging IN the barn at MIR. Glenn
ems farm, nine miles out on the old Man
chester road, two iiiiIes west OF the county
insane asylum, and about four miles rom
Carondelet.
The chromosomes attending the suicide
were so singular, indeed, that the IKE SCI
dom comes before the notice Of a coroner
Jury. The deceased is supposed, TO nave
been German, and was between lorty anu
forty 1fve. years DID, Who nc was OF "ue''
He made very studious arrangements Tor
leaving this world. After arriving at a ue-
liberate determination as to what should DC
his fate, he proceeded TO obtain new,
strong henipen rope. and fit himself out WIN
a new black pair of pants, new dark coi0reu
vest. new black sack coat, new black clotn
overcoat. He appears to have been satisiiea
with nothing that was not new. lie hau
new black kid gloves, cylindrical hat ana
calf-skin boots with green tops.
All prepared he directed his steps 70 tho
barn of MIR. Clemens, which was nearly lui
of hay, and il was not difficult OF entry:
The roof Of the barn Is about nileen lee
from the ground and is slanting. Inside o
the structure there is large beam rcstinl
on the inside of the building, anu whicn
, used for the purpose of supporting the rool
The hay was hcaped up to within a few zee
!, of this beam, and no one would have an
difficulty in getting from one to the olhei.
The victim, once in the building, saw TINS
and, instead OF fastening his rope 10 VI
Il beam, attached II to one of the raiters OF III
: roof, which can be easily reached. Stan'
y ing on the beam he made q halter, enclose
d his neck in it and took his leap. The rol
J.; had been selected with care and did NJ
n break. The unfortunate gentleman four
:, no footing, and there was another corpse !
u interment in the county farm. The iollo'
o, ing morning Mr.. Clemens entered the ba
id and was Mortified at discovering the inai
~ mate form suspended from the ROOF. La
was found to be extinct.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

Dcn,h of MIR. Bates-Resoluttons of the
Kent County Bar.

AT meeting OF the Bar of Kent county, held
ON the 4th day of January A. D., 1863, the death
of the Honorable Martin w. Bates was announced
by Hon Joseph P. Comegys, the Chairman Of
the meeting, who made some very appropriate
remarks eulogistic Of the deceased, after which
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:-
Resolred, That we have learned with deep re-
eret of the death of the Honorable Martin W.
Bates, who departed this life at Dover, on the
list day of January, A. D., 1863.
Resolred, That by his death the legal profession
has lost one OF its ablest and most distinguished
members, the State one OF its most useful and re-
spccted citizens and honorcd public servants, the
| church one of its most liberal contributors and
| earnest and devoted supporters, and the poor one
| of their most charitable and benevolent friends
| Resolved That we tender to the family OF inc
deceased our sympathy and coincidence III this
the hour of their sad bereavement. =,
Resolred, That, as mark of respect, we VII
attend the funeral in body, and wear the usua
badge of mourning for thirty days
Resolred That the Hon. Joseph z. Comcgy
be and he is hereby directed to present these reso
lutions to the Superior Court OF Kent county an'
to the Court of Errors and Appeals, at their mex
sessions, with the request that they be entered o.
the records OF said courts.
Resolred, That the Secretary OF this meetln
transmit copy Of these resolutions to the tamil
of the deceased.
T uJiished hv direction of the meeting.
GEohun V, MASSEY, Secretary.
, DOVER, DEL January Atm, teeo
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
Congressional Summary.
TUESDAY.


In the Senate, the report of Special Reyc-
nue. Commissioner Wells was presented. On
motion of Mr.. Ferry, the President was re
qucstcl TO transmit a copy of his last amncs-
ty proclamation, with statement of the all
thorily on which he issued it. Mr.. Wilson
Introduced u bill relating TO the National
currency, and Mr.. Pomcroy one providing
for mail steamship service with Mexico Mr..
| Stewar, introduced Il bill providing for re
publican form of government in Georgia.
In the House, the diplomatic appropria
ton bill was reported. Mr.. .Washburne
from the Appropriation Committee, Offered
a resolution looking to an investigation into
alleged delinqucncies of Wells, Fargo " 60
in carrying the overland mail, but obleeiior
was made. Mr.. Price introduced bill an
nulling land grants to railroad companie
which do not use American iron ezclusivel.
for construction and repairs. Mr.. Kelley
from the Naval Committee, reported bill
providing that II civilian may be appolnte
Chief OF the Naval Bureau OF Steam Eng
| neprinp.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
WASHINGTON.

DR. Mupp's cAsE-sESAroR vioKERs-rliE PHIL
AprlriIA NAVY YARD--TiiE RAILROAD rREsi-
DESrs-GES. LOGAN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--Paul Baglcy, missionary
Is circulating petition for the pardon oil DOCTOR
Mudd, prisoner at the Dry ioriuShs' ~ -
headed by Hon. Stevenson Archer, and Is signed
Inv twenty other Democrats Of both houses.
Senator Vickcrs, of Maryland, has been detained
from the Senate on account of illness In his
family. ,..,..., ..o,
Judge Kcllcy's report, in rcati II to the charges
of fraud in The purchase Of machinery ut the
| Philadelphia Navy Yard, will probably create
| some controversy. The correctness OF the report
is questioned, but the Judge Is confident mat the
| evidence 10 be submitted with IL Will he over
| whelming. ,,,... .,.,
| number of the railroad Presidents VINO
| stoned the recent circular in relation to the pow
| or of Congress to build railroads through th'
States are in the city, aud yesterday ma inter
| views with members Of Congress In relation it
the matter. j.
The secretary of War, in response to an III
| auiry from Congress, states that no further re
ducion can be made in the clerical force oi Una
department. ..... ~, T.. ....
General Logan, who has been very Ill, + con
| yn,sccnt and has resumed his seat in the House
The sub-iudiciary committee OF the House wn
| in session again yesterday, on the Bustrcd east
and examined as witness Senator Spencer, {
| Alabama.
The bill introduced in the House yesterday u
Mr.. Miller of Pennsylvania, in relation 10 VI
site for a new Executive Mansion, Is the same
that introduced in the Senate before the adlnnt'
, mcnt, and contcmplatcs the purchase Oi y
Meridian Hill property Tor that purpose
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

Tnorcli IT is our habit to refrain from any ill.,
reference in purely ecclcsiastic matters, we will
venture suggestion to the Episcopal Dioceses of
Delaware and Easton.
should Bishop Lay not accept the EpiscoInie
for the last named Diocese, why not unite the
two and elect the venerable Bishop of Delaware
Bishop of the Pcninsnlar Diocese? 1t would
give you stronger and healthier church, and
form diocese much better able to support .
Bishop in Il manner BETTING the character and
dignity Of The Office than either of the present Di
oceses can do. A better opportunity for 50 desi'
rabc union may not be offered for years.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
Funeral or Hon. Martin w. Bates, at
Dover,

The remains Of the Honorable Martin W. Bates
were followed to the grave on Tuesday afternoon,
at Dover by the State officers, members of the
Legislature and large concourse of citizens and
friends of the deceased
They were conveyed to the Methodist Episcopal
Church, where appropriate services were
held and Impressive sermon preached
by the venerable lioy. Doctor Cook. A large
number Of ministers Of the NJ. L. church TO
which lie was attached, and a number Of minis
tiers Of other denominations took part in the
funeral obscquies. The remains were inferred in
the Presbyterian burying ground The Legisla'
turc having adjourned for the purpose, the mem
bcrs were present in body.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

THERE Is MORE disposition now on The
part of Southern papers to accept the stu
alton, and set about the process of recon-
struction in good faith than there is desire
on the part of Northern Democratic papers
to have them do so.
This is readily explained. Both are really
DESTROYS Of limiting the government 10 white
men. The effort to accomplish this object
in the face of the reiterated expression of
the national will that suffrage shall be i'm
partial has resulted in anarchy, and Ku
Kluxism. The Southern people live in the
midst of this; the Northern democrats do
not, and what is more, could not be induced
to do SO. When, therefore, they urge the
South never to submit, &C., they merely
show a spirit nearly akin to that which
would lead man "to sacrifice all his wife'f
relations" for tile attainment Of some de
sired end.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

THERE ARE TWO WINGS to the Virginia
Democracy, as there ought to be, indeed, to
all high flyers The "Do -nothings are
the real old fire eating party, who are
opposed TO taking any step toward recon
struction on the Congressional basis, The
others arc the edo something's" who are
willing to accept universal suffrage if they
can thereby get rid of test oaths, and ex-
clusion from Office for treason. These latter
had meeting at Richmond last week, their
leaders being A. II. ii. Stuart, Exon
gresham Flournoy, Marye the Mayor oil
Fredericksburg, and others. They agreed
upon an address asking for universal am
nesty with universal suffrage and appointed
committee Of nine to wait upon Congress
A convention, in furtherance Of the plan j
called for February 10th, at Richmond.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07


IT'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OFFICERS AND LEels-
LATIoN, &c. M M
The Legislature assembled at Dover, on tues
day. f -
Politically, the House stands 81 Democrats to
no oppositjon; the Senate Democrats to Re-
publicans the last named being Messrs jackson
and Ellison of this county. This large prepona-
GRANGE OF the Democracy is nothing new, that
party having had two-thirds Of both houses ior
some wears. Practically, therefore, the failure oil
The Republicans to carry New Castle county had
no effect upon the Legislature, so lar as ability 10
pass partisan laws was concerned. 1t has, now
ever. increased in the Democratic mind the dispo-
stion to do SO, and we anticipate some sweeping
changes in several particulars affecting this city
and county. Among the propositions oil this sort
| are -
| To divide New Castle county. Some want The
| line of the Christiana others to make Whining
ton a separate county; Others division by TIT
Elkton and Hare's Corner road. The last propo
sition would make county for which Middle
town proposes to be the seat of Justice.
To impeach Republican member of the Ne'
Castle County Court. This is solely for the pul
pose Of getting control of that body, which stand
s Republicans 10 Democrats.
To increase the number Of the Levy Cour
Same object as preceding, 1t being supposed th'
Democrats would be chosen 49,, r.
To add Brandywine Village TO Wilmington L
the purpose Of carrying the city Tor the Democf
CIV. (It wouldn't have that etfect)
. To appoint police commissioners Tor Wilmln'
ton, in order to get control of the police appoin
ments
To let the women vote ,..
= To require no tax-paymcnt as conoi'ion
: suffrage. IT., ..s,,,,,
c These are some OF the partisan proposition
We have heard of Others but their precise Gus
n actcr remains to be developed.
, In general legislation the knottiest subject.
coursc. is the means of revenue. Upoa this, !
most time will necessarily be spent The otn
j. matters are the school laws, divorces, ana
"a CORPORATIONS. Middetown wants charter 10
bank of deposit and discount The Criminal /
q form Association will ask for incorporate pc
I, crs. The penitentiary subject should come up
the report by the Commissioners appointed
Lat don
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

TnE PENNSYLVANIA Legislature ii is I'M
tlerstood, will re-elect our venerable friend,
DR.. Wilmer Worthington, of Wes'chesicr,
Speaker of the Senate and make Col. John
Clark, of Philadelphia, Speaker the House
General Irwin, the present State Treasurer,
is to be re-chosen As for the Quilted States
Senatorship, Messrs. Moorhcad, Grow, Scho-
field. and Marshall are all in the field, ano
all have friends. Who will be chosen re
mains to be developed. Very probably y
may be a new man entirely. The Legisla
ture meets tomorrow, but the election Olsen
ator will not take place until the 18th
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

The presidents and superintendent of all
the roads in the existing trunk line between
New York and Washington met III Baill,
more yesterday, the attendance being ful
and harmonious. A further agreement in
consolidating interests connected VIII
through passenger operations was adopted
and new measures approved for further ex.
tending the accommodations Of the route ano
completing new equipments. A plan O
avoiding the use OF horses for the through
trains in Baltimore and other arrangement!
were agreed upon, by which the Time o
through trains is expected 10 be further re
duced in the coming season.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

During the Inauguration of Governor
Hoffman, says the BrOOkiyn Union, the
Hon. Horatio Seymour stood in the back
ground, at the door of the Clerks room, 10
the right of the Speakers desk, saying moth
ing, but doubtless thinking that he might
have been inaugurated to-day had he been
decided in his refusal of higher and impossi-
BILE honors, and been coptcntcd with the po-
sition that Mr.. Hoffman now holds Scarce
" had Governor Hoffman finished his adj
dress when voices in the crowd called loudly
for ssScymour !" "Seymourw The hum Of
voices swelled to temptest; but Seymour
had too much tact to accept such an invita-
ton. lie shook his sagacious head in reply
to all calls, and as soon as possible MARCHED
down from his elevated position and follow
cd the procession TO the Executive chamber
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

HE ANIMATlNG PRINCIPLE OF JencRes
Tenure of Office Bill which is the direct OPP
posite of the Jacksonion doctrine-"To the
yictors belong the spoils" seems not only to
be finding favor in the eyes Of the people but
to be likely to govern the action OF public
officers. 1t has already been announ-
ced that very sweeping changes for mere
opinions sake are not to be made in mi
nor Offices under General Grants administers
lion and We now see that Mr.. Fox, the new
Mayor of Philadelphia, announces hlsinten-
ton to retain number of the most expert
cnced and careful of the old Republican oil
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
Philadelphia Iopics.

The trial Of Mrs. Twitchell is 10 commence on
Monday week.
Another big rush on Mayor Fox's office yester
day The card nailed on the door with this upor
it, No applications received Tor police appoint
meuts Until Friday, had not the desired effect.
Church's painting of Niagara is on exhbi
ton at Earle's.
Charles Solomon, aged nineteen years, on Wed
! nesdny last left bis home at franklin ard Spring
Garden streets for the purpose of taking skate
on sAe schuylkill, and since that time he has not
| been heard from. 1t is feared that he broke
| through the ice and was drowned. His hat was
| found on the icc near Gn mir hole
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

THE DECIDED INDICATIONS which General
Grant has given that he desires conclusive
q msnt of the suffrage question, are most
gratifying to the friends of Equal Rights
He appreciates the fact that there can be no
enduring settlement of this great issue, ex-
cept upon the basis of justice, and that this
can be assured only through CONSTITUTIONS
Amendment. Congress, we trust vii
speedily record the same conclusion.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

PmtApELriiiA is once more to havea linc OF
steamers to Europe. Messrs. a. r. Mcllenry Il
Co., of that city, representing solid men, an
nounce that arrangements have been made to
place line Of Grst-class steamships on the route
to Liverpool stopping only at Queenstown to
land passengers and mails.
We have no jealousy Of Philadelphia, and there
fore wish the fullest measure OF success to the
new line. We hope our neighbofing city will
prosper and increase, and get along in tho world
| Wilmington feels her own greatness and there
fore chershrs no petty envy.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

THE BANKRUPTCY ACT now requires-since
January lst--that the bankrupt pay 90 per
cent Of bis debts, in order to be discharged.
In this district, however, quite number OF
applications were entered during s6s, which
have not yet been published. These, there
fore, have the advantage Of the law as 1t
thpn stnnd
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

WE HAD SUPPOSED, considering inc
prominence of Governor salisbury, Collec-
tor Day, and many others, in the Methodist
Church, that Rev j. II. I,ightbourne, OF Do
yer, most excellent and eloquent minister
would have been honored with the chaplain
ship of one of the branches OF the Legisla-
lure. But II seems not
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM.

|
and which announces itself as the organ OF the
Archbishop of Baltimore, and the Bishops OF
Richmond, Wheeling, North Carolina, and Will
mngton, has just been enlarged.
The JANUARY NUMBER of the National Saving
Bank gives very interesting statement of the
OF the savings of the colorcd people up to Decem-
Der LIST. 1868, through the agency of the trust
fand companies instituted since the war, in the |
South. The figures show that in twenty-four |
branches OF the frcedmen's saving tanks-all
located in the Southern States except one in New
York city-the aggregate savings OF the colored
nc orle have been $685., $3.50 for eleven months, up
to December 1st 1868, against S556,G'3 for the
same period in the previous year-an increase OF
S376,216. The total number of depositors Is
o GOO The branch at Washington shows the
LARGEST aggregate deposits and increase On
n.s..v.i Is., Iooi, ,nv url'Usils IN the Washins-
ton concern were sos, $50, aud on December list,
instant, they were nearly doubled footing up
| sl1j ig5 The increase at Baltimore was nearly
| In the same ratio; the previous years deposits
amounted to si6,77l, and this year they stand
.7l,73s. AT Beaufort, South Carolina, the in
crease was from :is, CTS to .77 7;is At Memphis
the advance was from .lS, G13 to 1872 793. Figures
like these, showing nearly million dollars Ill
ready saved by nine thousand persons hitherto
almost wholly unacquainted with money, speak
better than words, and give point TO the moral oil
that solid independence founded upon an account
the bank.
RICHARD Il. KiMrALL, already well known rs q
novelist by his stories, "St. Lcgcr, Under
currents Was He Successful &C., commen
ces a new serial in the January Putnam, entitled
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

The ELECTION Of y United States Senator
will take place 10y the Legislature on next
Tuesday. As Hon. las. \. l'ayard holds his
present position by appointment OF the Gov
crnor, made upon the dcceasc OF Mr. Rlddle,
lie will be re. elected by the Legislature, Ia
serve i'll March ith next, when the term on
pires. For the long term of six years from
that Time, it is understood that Thomas f.
Rnvnrd will be chosen.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07

A LEADING REPUBLICAN of Pennsylvania,
says of the Suffrage question, in private
letter, that "we have twice thrown our gol-
den opportunity behind us. VIII we be
"given one moie chance TO proclaim Equal
NRights for all2 Tie answer to that CUES
",ion it is within the power of Congress to
"giye. All my hopes and prayers are with
"you in the good cnusc.