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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
DO THE DEMOCRATS WANT A NEW DEAL,

The present constitution Of the Democratic
Party in Delaware has rendered. it easy for
small number of active, acute and not very sorupu-
lous, gentlemen to parcel out among themselves
not only its present honors, but those Tor some
years in prospective. If it should be possible tha'
Mr.. Ponder should become Governor, he will rule
for four years, as the Lieutenant,or attorney-in-
fact, of the Brothers Saulsbury,a and his appoiht-
ments, from Attorney General down to Notary
Public and Constable, will be drawn from the
circle of those who worship at the feet OF the
present Dover Tyranny. Beyosd that, he Will
have 30 manipulated affairs that MIR. Bewley, OF
Smyrna, though now one of the most unpopular
men in Kent county may slip into the Governors
chair as adroitly and smoothly as Mr. Ponder
now fondly hopes to slip into DIR. Saulsburys 3
vacated place.
Besides that, general distribution is arranged
in other quarters. Mr. Bayard is already CHOSEN
to the U. s. Senate, till March 4th, 1875, and
should their friends control the Legislature,
either DIR. Cove or Mr.. Eli Salisbury will be sent
as Mr.. Bayard's colleague, till 1877. Mr.. Biggs
is nominated as Representative, till 1875 and'
with the exception OF few local places inc
political positions are parceled out, in Delaware,
for many years ahead, if Mr.. Ponder should
again carry the State.
The question naturally arises--Do the Demo-
Gratis Want New Deal? If there is any aspi-
rant to position who is not within the circle OF
the present clique, what does he propose to DO :
Will he renounce his aspirations. and die in IN
Significance? Will he continue to struggle, with
in the ranks of his party, against the controlling
powerp Or, would it not be preferable to seek
new deal, and by disruption of the present
close corporation, secure juster and more
liberal distribution
These are questions which must address them
selves to the mind of every Democrat in Della
ware, who sees the despotism of the Salisbury
Ring, and who feels the scars which their yoke
has worn upon his neck. He cannot but pause
to consider, WHETHER for the welfare of his
party, itself, as well as for his own advantage,
this Is not the time when it is best to defeat the
Dover combination, and have the organization
of the party thrown back into the hands of the
people, instead of allowing it to remain in the
greedy clutch of a small circle of political mana
gers.
10 ooiu be no harm TO any mans party standing,
in future that he helped ocerti,row The SALISBURY
Ri,1
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
Hunting Thieves.
POLICE OFFICERS MISTAKEN FOR RoBDERs-A d.
LEMMA.

POLICE OFFICERS MISTAKEN FOR RoBBERs-A d.
LEMMA.
A few days ago, gentleman residing in one
of the lower wards was informed by his next
door neighbor that they were going away and
should close up their house for a few days, and
asked him to keep an eye to the premises. The
next day, the gentleman, whom we shall call MIR.
p discovered that several small articles had been
stolen from his own premises, and thinking the
empty house might be also robbed, he Went TO "
and found the door unfastened He entered and
looked around, but could not see that the inter
ior had been much disturbed, and concluded that
the thief had opened the house with view of
returning ut night md making more extern
sive haul. He fastened up the house ~ wen as
he could and informed the police OF his snspi,
cions. and accordingly two officers were detailed
to watch for the return of the robbers that night
They secreted themselves on the premises for
while and then climbed an arbor and entered
| the house through window thinking the thief
| might already be secreted within. As soon as
| thev entered their suspicious were strengthened
bv hearing some one breathing heavily as II
| asleep in one of the bed rooms. .
| They concluded the thief while awaiting the
proper opportunity had fallen asleep and so eau
tioisy approached the room with a view to
catching him mapping" Their footsteps how
| ever awakened the sleeper, who hailed them with
..who's there?" Receiving no answer he imme-
diately set up cry Of thieves murder! &C..
| and told the supposed robbers If they entered
the room he would shoot them instantly. -,
The officers who now began to suspect that all
was not right OF rather that all was right, except
| their presence. told nm 10 iet them ehter anu
they would explain.
NO" he said, IF you enter will shoot you.
..But we are officers" exclaimed one.
Il don't believe it who sent for you ?" said
the man inside. "Mr. p, answered the ofhcers,
she Thought there were robbers in the house"
The man inside was incredulous, but at last
after much parleying an understanding was come
to and The officers departed.
1t seemed that the family had not lett the
house had remained at home. He was out when
MI. p first entered and subsequently returned
and went to bed
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
Delaware State Bible Society.


Tho annual business meeting of this society
was held in the Union NJ E. Church on Thurs
dav, Hon. Willard Hall in the chair Opening
religious services were conducted by Rev. Saml.
L. Gracey. The minutes of the previous meeting
were read by the Secretary, Geo. W. Sparks,
ESD, and were approved.
The report of the Managers, read by Rev. Mr..
Hnckley, showing the work of the colporteur,
MIR. Devine, he visited 1918 families, and found
446 destitute of scriptures. 52s copies of Bibles
and Testaments were given away. Mr.. Devine
attended eighty meetings and read the scriptures,
and in many cases addressed the people. In the
,'forest" he found many destitute families, and
at one house was told by woman that she had q
copy of the Bible, but on having it presented
found it to be copy of the life Of General
| Washington. The Committee on Depository
were instructed to prepare report for the
evening.
The new constitution of the society was read
and adopted
! Committee to nominate officers was appoint
ed, consisting of Rev. Mr.. Latimer, Rev. Mr.
Hinckley, Rev. s. L. Gracey, and MIR. GregG
| Chandler.
The Treasurer was instructed to pay over fundf
| in his hands to the treasurer at New York, by
vote of the Board of Directors, on the first
| Mnpday of 0ntobar
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
ncsic.ing pnris-A Circuit rasl .

The undertaking to besiege Paris is task OF
enormous magnitude The following is stated
concerning it:
"a great deal Of unnecessary sorrow is being
expressed at the prospect of Prussai shells
battering down the splendid ediiires Of Paris. II
is exceedingly doubtful if any of their shells will
fall much beyond the inner line of works and
for the reason that they will not be able to con
struct batteries near enough to the outer for
tresses to throw shells into the Tuleries, unless
they bring six hundred FOUNDER guns with them,
and we doubt much if their seise artillery con-
tains guns of any such calibre. Furthermore,
to surround the walls Of Paris wo1d require a
much larger army than the Prussians now have:
Five hundred thousand men may do it. but half
that number cannot They may occupy all the
avenues of approach, but each force of occupa-
| ton would be so far from the others that by
rapid massng the French would stand faii
chance of thrashing the besiegers in detail"
But as the Prussians have given us some new
ideas on the art of fighting in the field ant
achieved triumphs most magnificent, where the
strength of both sides was supposed to benearl.
even, so they may probably further astonish thu
world in their ability to besiege and captur
Doriu
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
CITY ELECTION FIGURES.

The Age exuts over the fact that at the recent
election In Wilmington, Delaware, the Democrat
ic majority was increased in some wards, while
the Republican majorities in others we, were re. re.
duced. The Age tries to prove from this that
vast numbers Of Republicans voted the Demo-
cratic ticket because they We're Disguised with
negro suffrage. 1t will be found upon examina-
ton, we think. that the whole vote was reduced,
and that the Democratic gains are attributable
wholly to the fact that numbers OF Repubil-
cans deliberately remained away from the polls.
There is no evidence, whatever that there WA, was
any detection from the party; there was only
dissatisfaction with certain local measures. In
the coming State election these offensive l;nno mat,
not only the entire Republican vote will be poll
ed, but that it will carry the election.-Phttadd.
Bulletin.
Tho Age has been deceived by some OF its
half-dozen Democratic readers in this city. How
could it draw any such conclusion, If it had
known the real facts? We will take the trouble
to give it a comparison between the majorities
on the vote for City Treasurer in 1863 and III
1870 that being the regular party strength police
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
Miscellaneous News.

The President has appointed Rear Admiral
Stephen G. Rowan to be Vice Admiral, in place
of Porter, promoted to succeed Farragut.
The American fishing schooner A. W. Aron,
of Glou ,ester, Mass, has been captured near
Sea Wolf Island by a Canadian revenue vessel,
and taken into Pctou, Nova Scotia.
In the case of Berger, before the U. s Circuit
Court at Raleigh, N. c., Judge Bond. after hear
ing the argument, rendered no decision, but
holds the matter under advisement, taking the
papers to Baltimore.
The custom receipts for New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore for The week ending
September Sd were S7,935,95S. New York's share
was S7,002, $50.
The census of New York city is nearly finished
1t is stated that the population will be under
$4,000.
H. G. BALLET has been recognized by the Presi-
dent as Consul of Nicaragua at Philadelphia.
The anniversary of Californias admission into
the Union was celebrated on Friday, under the
auspices of the Pioneers Association. General
Sherman attended the celebration, and was en-
| Enthusiastically received.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
Political Intelligence.

VIM. L. Stoughton has been renominated FOR
Congress by the Republicans of the Second
Michigan District.
The Massachusetts State Labor Reform Con-
yention has nominated Wendell Phlhps
for Governor, and James Challaway for Lieut..
Governor.
The Republican Convention of the first New
Jersey District has nominated John W.
Hazleton, of Gloucester, for Congress- The
Third District Convention nominated Nopert
Rushing.
The Republican Congressional Convention, OF
the Second Illinois District has nominated Geo.
W. Hazleton for Congress. In the Sixth Wis
consin District, the Republicans have nominated
for Congress General ]. NJ. Rush.
The election in Wyoming Territory took place
on Wednesday. Jones, Republican, is reported
to be elected Delegate to Congress- by small
majority. Women voted throughout the Terri
tory. At the Cheyenne precinct they cast III
votes.
| The Kansas Republican Convention, on Sat
urday re-nominated ]. N. Harvey for Governor.
The resolutions adopted declare against the
alienation Of the public lands to railroad oil
other monopolies and express sympathy will
| Germany.
In New York. on Saturday night, the Soldiers
and Sailors political organization endorsed th'
Republican State ticket, and resolved to be a
the polls on election day, and prevent repeating
by,force of arms, if necessary
The Executive Committee Of the New Democ
racy of New York, on Saturday, resolved +
thank Mr.. Washburne for his prompt recogni
tion of the French Republic.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
A BALD CLAIM.

The Gazette makes tremendous display OF
head lines, over our city election, and claims a
grand victory. This is totally ungrounded and
absurd claim, put forth to aid the tagging exer
tons Of the Saulsburyitcs throughout tile STATE
They hone to draw some consolation from the
tarelessly-fought contest of Tuesday. Now inc
Gazette. az we have said, claims victory. Let
lis see in what it consists.
/. The Democratic vote for Bright, (who ran
alead of his ticket is ff1y-ons iess than last
year.
2. The Democratic vote for McCabe, Ga iair
party test, lis one hundred dnA Mirty-sir less than
last year.
3. The Democratic vote for Mccall, is one hu's-
citd and ,ftfy.fre less than last year.
4. The Republicans elected majority OF CITY
Council, just as they did last year
8. They replaced McCabe, Democratic, ps
Killgore, Republican, as City Treasurer.
q. The Democrats retain nothing but the CITY
Assessor, by majority Of thirteen votes. Inc
whole control of the city-Mayor, Treasurer
Council, all the appointments filled by Council
all its working committees, and the whole lesls
lation of the city, are in the control OF the he
pnblicans.
What more, that is substantial, could the ht
miblicans have? How much less could hav'
been given the Democracy? They remain IN TN
minority in Cobncil, they lose their treasurer
and their vote is diminished. Such triumph
we tr,,st NAV return with every year.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15

.-Kerosene oil has been discovered in Austria
lia-wlch nlaketh glad the heart oil the iocai re-
porter of the Australian press. He thinks IL VIII
have tendency to make the local item market
brisk. He is now practcing on the caption,
Another Kerosene Exploson!"
This is what Western paper calls a blonde
actress "Miss Maggie appears as fresh and
bouyant as the budding rose after passing through
the dew gilded scene of fragrant dawn Tins
sort Of thing should work radical cure in young
ladies' who have mania for seeking the stage
With the end of the war the war-map ma
| kers occupation is gone-which is not the least
mportant matter for congratulation.
| -Hyacinthe is coming up-Pere Hyacinthe,
900 ,oean He has been promoted from private
| to a Sergeant.
/ -Napolcons brightest day-The Philadelphia
Day
For gentlemen only. The most fashionable
materials for autumn undercoats are ribbed
diaronals. straight ribs, and honeycomb pattern
cloths.
Here is the best joke Democratic paper
aver got off 1.-THE world has had its iron age
q. its golden age and its age of bronze. hadicai
:. ism has made the present an age oil eteai'
: This is .'good joke, when we remember tina
the Democratic party left nothing to steal.
An exchange excla:ms, Look out 70
frost!r We generally do look out for it.
\ The most popular press in Paris thre
months ago was the Empress. She is rathe
: otherwise now. ~.
Now that nobody cares button for th
!. Emperor, the telegraph has commenced to XII
| 80 Marshal MacNIahon.
!, --prussia's War Bill" King Bill"
a As the Chicagoans sole object i'll organizii'
their ais. 600 White Stockings was to defeat IL
Cncinnatians, they can now die happy.
They have had frost in Kentucky" "
an have had snow in Delaware-but not since Ia
a. winter.
II, The French throne-Napoleon and Eugehi
,r- Perhaps throne should be spelled thro,on.
es The census takers could find only SOU
ON Colonels in Kentucky. The rest wera gener'
nd and captains and majors.
Henry A. Wise says all he had left by t
war was faith and honor. He must be po
md indeed!
er Out in Iowa they have found a Rattekopf
of Observation-Disclosures We do
led see how anything that big could get lost.
of Texas has new game of cards. one no
, of a revolver, the other holds the cards coro
ing l.holds the inquest, We are not told who h'
the stakes, but can easily guess.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15

The readers will observe that while, in tho
Second Ward, the Democratic Majority increased
l3; in the Third, 2 and in the Fourth, o. that
in the First, it fell off, 3 and in the Ninth, Il;
also that in the Sixth Ward, the Republican ma
iority is increased Q; in the Seventh, n and
in tile Eighth "a; while only ono Republican
Ward, the 9th, shows a decrease. In other
Words the gains for the Republicans are IN the
First, Sixth Seventh, Eight, and Ninth Wards
making five, while the Democratic gains are IN
only four, and that the aggregate OF the former
is l57, willie the latter il only 50. Or still again.
that in the Five Wards carried by the Democrats
in 1869, their majority falls of 4; while in the
four carried by the Republicans, theirs increases
81.
The Age may also notice tho fact that IN the
whole city, the Democratic vote is l'6 less thah
last wear.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
sg'oetrp.
THE SMITH.


The smith is at his forge tonight,
And, as his hammer swings,
His anvil In the glowing light,
With answering chorus rings.
Iron and iron, to and fro.
They neither finch nor tire;
Obedient slaves, right well they know
The sinews and the fire.
The laboring bellows creaks and roars,
While from Its breath unseen,
The flame in double volume pours
The chimney walls between.
Now on the soft and yellow bars
The skillful hammer falls,
And fast the showers Of red-hot stars
Hurtle on noor and walls.
The smith works on and has no fear,
But, meath his following blows,
The shape desired will yet appear,
And fast the likeness grows.
or every man who draweth breath
His fate smith has made,
And from his childhood till his death
lie labors at his trade.
All day and night the workman stands
His fire Of life before,
And ever to his tlreless hands
Is passed the shapeless ore.
And he shall make 1t what he will,
With strong and regular beat,
All things to him are hammers still,
And purpose feeds the heat.
So let his fire of life pe hot,
So let his will be strong
Iron or steel. 1t matters not,
His work is done ere long.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
INDEX.
Schuyler Colfnx.


GRATIFYING ThibllG Fhom "a bASNSS,'',N-
NAL.
trrom the New York Star, (Dem.) Sept ST.
The public will receive with surprise, not
upmixed with regret, the announcement OF
Yice-President Colfax that this is the last
campaign in which he will participate, aaa ana
that, at the close of his term Of once, ne evil wiil
this determination upon the fact that he has
had eighteen years of continuous service
mostly on stormy sea-and that
his ambition is all gratihed and sat
istied. He advocates the re-nomihation ION
of President Grant, and valves any claim
on his part for q second term, III favor Oh
some one either from the Eastern or Southern
states, which sections. he thinks, are
next entitled to that office. The prospect
of release from the cares, Misrepfeseh1,a, t,se ~
tons. and excitements of political life ne
regards with unqualified satisfactlon-a sin- m
| rrlar commentary, by the way, upon the
peculiar exactions and trlas OF neH
who enter the arena of political warfare
Although politically we are not in accord With
the views and opinions of Mr.. Colfax, it is due
to him to state that he has earned the respeet o.
all parties by the earnestness and zeal whici
have characterized his public life, and the non
esty of purpose which prompted his actions, ever
Though the acts themselves were, in the minds o.
MANY. unfair, unwise and severe. The feeling
, has been general that he has always meant to d'
what he believed to be right
MIR, Colfax is peculiarly representative Amer
lean. Born without money or iamiiy lhnuehce
he had no undergo all the struggles which poo
boys are heir to in this country. He has iearne
,, from the first the meaning of hard worl
and he has been from the outset worl
ing man. A printer by trade, we believ
. he has never abandoned the profe. sio
:, rising from the composing room to the edtorii
duties and now owning and publishing in Indiana a
influential journal. It can hardly be claimed fe
j. NIr. Colfax that he is man of brilliant intellec
superior oratorical powers, or great Statesman
- ship. What he has accomplished has been |
ID temperance in living, earnest and unremittit
Ii industry, and integrity of purpose. His urbai
treatment of men high and low alike: has be.
- an essential element in his success. II went
+, tatives, and after that to elevating him to
present position.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
A Lively season in New York.

The present indications are that the Fall sea-
son Of business social gayeties, and amiisements
in the city will this year begin early The hotels
are already filling up with country merchants
from the West and South, who are encouraged
by the near prospect of peace in Europe to make
their purchases, and who will buy more largely
this year than they did last. The arriving trains
are laden with the ponderous baggage of our re.
turning Summer wanderers, and every night
shows q sensible increase of lights on the FASH
ionable avenues. And ths places Of amusement
are getting ready for an early and vigorous cam
paign.
Within less than fortnight We shall enjoy the
opening of both the dramatic and the musical
season by two of the most distinguished artists
of the old world. We mean. Of course, Mile.
Nilsson and Madame Seebach, both of whom arc
now on their way here and both of whom begin
their New York engagements on the 19sl Instant
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-15
The Monument.

MEETING OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
OFFICERS PREPARATIONS FOR THE CORNERSTONE
LAYING.
At meeting of the Monument Association,
Friday evening, the following change in officers
was made: Samuel NJ. Harrington elected second
Vice President, vice John Jones, declined; John
Jones elected director, vice James Riddle, de-
clined; William NJ. Field elected director, vice
Mr.. Harrington elected as above.
A contract for stone for the base Of the monrl-
ment was approved and ordered to be signed by
the proper officers.
The committee having in charge the casting Of
the bronze eagle reported that it would be COM
pleted in about five weeks. committee was
appointed to prepare programme for laying the
cornerstone, which will be done early in
November.
The Association adjourned to meet again next
Friday evening. Upon adjournment Of the
Monument Association the Board of Directors
was convened, when the President appointed the
Standing Committees. 1t adjourned to meet
again on Friday evening the 10th inst.