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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-08-04

I.eipsie.

LEIrSIC, KENT CO., August 2--As letters from
our town seldom appear in your columns. it il
necessary, perhaps, in order to do Justice to
Your readers. to say something concerning our
location, population, moral pace, politics, &c.
Leipsc IL situated five miles east of the Della
ware railroad, on the western bank of the COM
modious stream known as g Lepsic Creek and
is the centreiof one of the greatest corn and
wheat producing districts on the Peninsula has
four hundred and fifty white Inhabitants color
ed, or 'nggars as they are called here, not
being allowed to live as families within the
limits of the town.
Great prejudice exists here between the whites
and negroes, or, in more Ineligible sense, on
the part of the former against the latter Not
only are they denied the right to live among u.s.
but, regardless of the enlightened age in which
we live, the religious moral, and political efforts
put forth to elevate humanity in our land they
are not unfrequently stoned and rotten egged-
even chased without the limits of the town. and
caused to lose their hard earned goods The
mob clans are led by the of-scourings of hui
manity, and sorry to say that even young men
whom the passing stranger would take to be
gentlemen are often among them. We all think
this bad sport, but no one seems to make any
effort to put stop to the dirty fun,--the mer-
chant allows his son and clerk to participate and
even our good-natured old Squire says BY his
department go on boys, but don't let me See
you" But as wish to wound no ones feelings
also hoping to have the privilege of writing
again-l will proceed. In politics we are une,
qually divided, a large majority being democrats
Of he Jet Darts cd'iety Our republicans are
plucky though, and sound for Coursey and
Head, too. We have one school house, in
which are usually kept two schools, but none
now; nor none we want ; we don't appreciate
education here; we prefer to " chunk niggers.'
We have two methodist churches, and two
ministers, Messrs. Peg and Dick.
| MIR. Dicks camp will commence 10Th inst
near the famous town of Kenton.
We have prabs nd nysfera n abundance. fial
and muskrats, too, iii their season.
| We have a hotel and q liquor store, too, 81
you may imagine what time we sometim.i
| have with old +" tdil9le foot" But, Messrs. Ed
tors, the TRIBUNE ought to have at least twent,
more subscribers in this town. ANON.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-08-04

PLANS ADoprED-woRK TO COMMENCE IN THE FALL
MORE MONEY WANTED TO BUILD FINER BUILD
ING THAN WAS AT FIRST cogTEMrLATED--Ap-
DRESS OF THE COMPANY.
The building committee Of the Masonic Han
Company has accepted the plans OF Thomas
Dixon, the justly celebrated architect, ana Will
as soon as possible commence the erection Of the
proposed hall.
Mr.. Dixon Is the gentleman who designed
Grace Church, and 80 10 well-kiiown i'll Whining
ton as most accomplished architect. The Cons
pany is fortunate in securing his services.
To carry out his designs in full, and make
such building as the Company desires to erect
will require few thousand dollars more than
WIS at first contemplated and the subscription
books will therefore be re-opened.
The following is the address of the Company
to our citizens:
TO de Citizens Of Wilmington
The Directors Of the Masonic Hall Company
have employed Mr.. Thomas Dixon, OF Baltimore,
Dis Architect and will build their Hall IN accord
once with the plans furnished by him unless
compelled to modify them on aceo,int OF the
amount Of stock subscribed not being sufficient
to defray the expense of such a building
The design for the front can be seen at tho
store of MIR. Ziba Ferris, Jr. We desire to build
a hall that will be an ornament and credit to the
city, one having an auditorium that will accom-
| modate large audience and be adapted to speak
| ing and singing, not defective in its acoustic
arrangements, as many are,
Subscriptions to the stock can be made at the
| farmers 1lank, from O'Clock n. M, to . p. M.
or at the store of Almond Il bro. from A. m
to 0 a m.
We hope that all who feel the necessity of sucl
building. who have not subscribed will do 30 al
onto. We expect to contract Tor the building
within sixty days, and to lave the sioiic worl
completed this fall.
Respectfully submitted,
| GEoRoE G. LoBDELL,
| President Masonic Hall Company.
Wilmington, Del. July 80, 1870.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-08-04

THE DAILY COMMERCIAL is issued eoe''y
afternoon, except Sunday. II is the only Da"y
Paper in Wilmington, and The State Of Deld'odre'
Terms, Sir Dollars per dnnum, or 1toetoe Gems
a ,oeek. Single copies Too Cents.
THE DELA WARE TRIBUNE is issued
from the COMMERCIAL office, ece'y Thursday
morning, and contains principally reading mai
Ter published in he Daily His ale largest paper,
and contains By far the most reading matter OF
those. published on The Peninsula. Terms, Too
dollars per an'aurn.
THE COMMERCIAL JOB OFFICE is am
ply prooided nth printing notertd' Of ne tdtes'
STYLES and our ,cork is done equal 10 Philadelphia
offices, and al no higher rates.
THE OFFICE or THE COMMERCIAL
and TRIBU NE is at the s. W. Corner Of run
and Market Streets, Wilmington, Dela'cdre.
JENKINS q ATKINSON.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-08-04

Miifonb, Aug. 1st The Lincoln Camp Meet
ing which commenced last Saturday, is three
miles from Milford, situated in beautiful grove
adjoining Lincoln. 1t is well situated for a
camp with the exception of a supply of water
which is scarce. The camp opened on Saturday
evening with a short prayer meeting which was
quite interesting. On Sunday morning at
O'Clock there was prayer meeting conducted by
the Rev. j. B. Mann, of Bridgeyille Circuit, quite
large number were present and good feeling
seemed to pervade the meeting. At 10 o'clock
there was preaching by the Rev Mr.. Merrell,
of Milton Circuit. Ho preached an able sermon
from Matthew II, u. AT one O'clock very in
teresting prayer meeting was conducted by Rev.
N. w. BenGum though no mourners presented
themselves, yet there was good feeling
with the members. by this time there
had assembled quite a large number of
persons, In the morning the congregation was
| small, owing to two other camps within ten miles
OF this At three O'Clock, the pulpit was filled
by the Rev. j. b. Mann. He preached one of his
able sermons fram Joshua, 18th chapter, 18th,
| 18th, and goth verses. He appealed to the par
| ents to teach their children holiness in their
| youthful days before the evil day comeh saying
that as child is raised so he will go, and that
| the parent is in great measure, accountable
for the deeds of their children. After this SER
| mon all effort was made to raise one hundred
| and fifty dollars to liquidate a debt with stands
against the new church at that place. We think
| that there was not over one hundred dollars
raised.
In the evening the stand was filled by Rev B.
| Conner, who seem to feel and mean what he
said, his words touched the sinners heart, and at
the close of his discourse, four persons presented
themselves at the altar, asking God TO pardon
| their SINS
A game of base ball was played ut Milford
last Saturday between the White Caps of Lin
coin and the Flirts, of Milford, which resulted
in favor of the latter by score of 20 to 81
| public temperance meeting was held in Mil
ford last Wednesday evening, under the auspi-
ces of the Good Tempars, and was addressed
by Rev, Vim. Prettyman. Rev. Richard Mallory
and Il. W. Gaylor.
The excursion train from Wilmington to Lewes
has just left our depot, ten o'clock.
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THE WAR IN EUROPE.


PARIS, August q
arrived here yesterday, per cable. The news
forward you is Of Tho Utmost importance, and
forbodes match bioodshed, and-and such things.
The cable dispatches heretofore sent have had
but little or no bearing on the war; they have
related to almost everything else, in fact. 1t is
mystery that editors are willing to receive and
pay for such news.
Here is the very latest from the seat Of war.
Napoleon is extending his left wing. He can't
extend his left leg-because he has the govt In 1t.
The Prince Imperial lias been measured for a
new set of spurs. send this important item on
the sprr Of the moment. No other paper will
have it.
Tie German forces are considered much the
strongest, as their rations consist principally Of
Limberger cheese I'd Bologna sausage.
The attitude taken by England is justified by
''IIstoricus." You probably remember the Gus
| don't. Nap says he doesn't care a cuss for him.
Prussia does not propose to patch up peace
with her needle-guns She threatens to let
things rip.
Empress Eugenies chgnon is diminishing i'll
size. This news is OF Importance to your lady
readers,
LOFTS was met at Metz very cordially.
1t is pretty certain now that a fight will CONT
OF an soon as battle takes place.
Bismarck is not going to Long Branch to wit
ness the races.
The Dutch took Holland, You will remember
many years ago.
Berlin papers arc publishing ccnundrtinis
Here is the latest, ''Daes Great Britain want an
other Alabama Question: 4 prize of dozel
pretzels is offered for the correct answer.
r The French soldiers have evacuated Rome
: and Rome howls.
dense smoke was observed arising from tn
) French lines this morning. 1t proved to be til
Emperor enjoying cigar. Nap is evidently inn
tating Americas great general.
} The gas in Paris is of very inferior qualit,
) and the arrival of George Francis Train is ans
Y iously looked for
Some foolish fellows IN Ariition bet that til
Danntiesn would beat the Cambria. 1t il feare
this iniudicious act will drag England into til
: war.
: rumor prevails that the two armies arc no
engaged-n drilling and marching.
3 The Emperor is shaved regularly every mon
/ ing. 1t is expected tho army contractors wi
: ''shave" the troops regularly.
1 Copenhagen is to be captured by the Frenc
fleet and taken to Paris, where ii will become til
= National game. ''Copenhagen" is good gan
to take along with Sunday School excursions.
The Empress has just sent telegram to NJ
Napoleon, to TRY and have battle withol
: fighting, that's good dear What do the,
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The Celebration nj Milford.

MILFORD, July 29th.-There was the largest
gathering of colored people in Milford yesterday
ever seen here. it being the day set apart by
them for hecelebration OF the Fifteenth Amends
inent. They commenced gathering carly In the
morning from all directions and continued to
arrive until the o'clock train came in bringing
the excursionists from up as far as Wilmington
and down as far as LAUREL On the arrival of
this train the people formed in line at the depot
and the procession marched through the princi-
pal streets OF the town, enllvened by the music
of the Independent Cornet Band of Wilmington
and the Smyrna Cornet Band Of Smyrna. They
marched to grove a short distance from the
town where platform and seats had been
erected in preparation for the meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Prof. VIM.
Howard Day, who made few preliminary re-
marks, after which the audience was favored
with some excellent music, by the Independent
Band.
Rev. r. H. Barney then read chapter from
the Bible, after which Rev. W. Prettyman, of
Milford, offered prayer.
After music from tic Smyrna foniet band,
Professor Day read letters, regretting their ifla-
bility to be present, from Frederic Douglass of
New York, H. W. Draper, of Dover, and others
who were seyerally cheered.
DIR. w. c. Davidson, of Milford, was then in
troduced, and made an address of welcome in
which he congratulated his auditors on their at
tainment to complete freedom and citizenship,
and exlorted them to 80 Use tlleir new fights ~
to reflect honor on their race.
VIM. Perkins, a colored gentleman from Ches-
tertown. was the next speaker. In tho course
of his speech lie alluded to the fear of the demo-
Gratis that now the black man had the ballot he
would marry their daughters He said the col
ored men now had every imaginable shade tt
choose from in their own race without goinc
amongst the whites and he advised these whitl
men il they had no self-respect to have at leas
enough for their wives and daughters to stol
intimatinG that they would marry black men 81
tile first opportunity.
Henry Il. Torbert, Esq.,o Elkton, and others
| made addresses.
| The meeting was very successful afa
| throughout there was no disturbance or disor
der, and tho demonstration reflected great homo
on the colored people. Many democrats wor.
| present looking on and do not appear to have
| found anything to object to. The procession
was very large and the roorcd people have jus
cause to he proud of it. FIDo.
The Milford Mutual Frie,pi gives very full
and fair report OF the affair, and we find that be
sides the speakers mentioned by our correspond
ent that John Henry butler, prominent erlore
man of Baltimore made an address, and tina
Mrs. Frances Il. Harper, most talented an
accomplished colored woman, known to many o
our citizens az a poet and lecturer, read an orig
nal poem appropriate to the occasion.
We heartily join i'll the congratulations til
colored people are receiving OH all hands on til
success of the demonstration.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Gossip from the Sensible.


THE HEAr-rHE FIFTH MARYLAND REGIMENT
COMPLIMENTARY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ETC.
CAPE MAY Crry, July 9th.
The cool breeze which now and then fans the
heated brow is an admirable companion to the
Thermometer at ninety-two in the shade. But
then the oldest inhabitant' says this is the
longest fred hot period which has been here
Tor mniiy yeats DO the people are looking for
better times and trying to bear it the best they
can.
The Fifth Maryland Regiment seems 70 take it
cool in their splendid tents at Camp Trenton.
They are an orderly set df men, and know how
TO behave themselves. Thslr camp luuks bright
and new, and their white tents set off the view
from the tops Of houses, with the sea in the
back ground
The grand ball rendered to the Fifth by the
honorary members from Baltimore, the visitors
at Cape May, and Mr.. Charles Duffy, OF the
Stockton, was an affair which has never been
eScellod In the annals of Cape May Festivities
The cammittee, Of arrangements had furnished
everything IN thu best possible manner tho gfs,
| Which went out Mt the Seventh Regiment ball,
| put on its best behavior on this occasion, and
| nothing was left undone which could serve to
make the whole affair grand success. The
Ddty Ware says MIR. Duffy was ubiquitous, and
it really seemed as II every one found linn just
when they wanted him and where they wanted
| him. The splendid programmes, printed in gold,
and embellished on the title page with highly
colored portrait, served to fender much towards
| the ,ecint Of the occasion between the hours OF
twslve and one the committee had served up a
series of refreshments, consisting Of ice cream,
cake and lemonade. to which ample Justice was
done by all present. Tho music frorh Dodworth,f
| and the repiniental bsrds was exceedingly nrdnd
1T 10 O'clock Dodworth's Band opened with
the inspiriting strains Of the " Wedding March,
and from the expressions of those present the
conclusion was that the music was the best which
has ever been heard within the walls OF the
Stockton.
The season here is at its zenith" every hote
seems to be farng we'll. There is an unusua
number of Batimoreans on account of the
Fifth being here.
Other ain,isements than balls and hops are no
wanting. Signor Blitz Jr, and b. i. Daune
tx T, X will be hero on Thursday and remain
till Saturday. giving three performances. Mr.
Covert, at The Stockton, Intends giving al
English concert which will comprise some o
the most popular artists Mr.. Charles W
Brooke intends delivering his lecture on " Bard
and Ballads" but the time has not yet beer
fixed.
In addition to the Steam Fire Engine wliicl
arrived two weeks ago, and the Hook and Lad
der Truck already here, two new Hose Carriage
Arrived few days ago, and ara now ready TO
any emeigency. SEASIDE.
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arops in New England.


From the New York Tribune, August istl
The Eastern States are suffering terribly from
drouth. \ few light showers have fallen in many
II not most localities, but nothing like soaking
rain since May and the intense, protracted heat
of the last six weeks has parchcd the ground to
a depth Of two or three feet. rolling the leaves
of corn and rendering the pasturage of no
account. A good crop of rye has been secured
while Indian corn is very forward and safe from
injury by frost hut the yield will inevitably be
light. Hay Thy far tile most important crop of
this section il at least twenty-five per cent.
below an average yield so that il the winter be
of average severity and duration, New England
will require an unusual quantity of Western corn
10 exc ont her short supply Of fodder, oats being
equally deficient with hay The heavy tobacco
crop Of the Connecticut Valley is looking well,
though some of that latest planted on ground
bnt shallowy plowed and insuliieently MANFRED
will prove failure, unless rain shall fall very
soon.
lilackbenies are cut short by the drouth while
wllertleberrles in many sections are completely
dried up, 80 that not only il the fruit lost but
the bushes appear to he killed. OF wheat, very
little il grown hut that little returns an average
crop. Potatoes were extensively planted, and
the quality bids fair to be excellent, but the
yield will not exceed two-thirds of an average
crop. OF apples, the quantity will exceed an
average, but they will generally be small
On the whole, the farmers of New England
will be apt to consider 1870 hard year The
observations on which the above report ia
founded did not extend to the States of Rhode
Island and Maine, but we believe these are suffer
ing with the others.
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THE EUROPEAN WAR.
A FIGHT THIS MORNING.
sAARBRucKEN TAKEN by THE FRENCH.


BIZ Atlantic Gable 10 H,e Commercial.
rraur THIS Observation-Disclosures CAPTURED by
THE FRENCH.
IorpoN, Aug 80, AN.
saarbucken was taken by the Frcnch this
morning. Loss slight on both sides.
TOWN sroRstED Dy THE FRENCH.
LONDON, August 3.
1t is runiored that Weissenbtirg, town in The
Palatinate, on the border, has boon stormed by
the French.
EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN AGAINST ONE
PARIS, July g.
Tie Journal OFFICIAL says the war is not against
Germany nor tile King of Prussia, but against
bismarck.
PARIS REPORTS OF THE SITUATION.
PARE. August 8.
Reports from head quarters received up TO ono
o'clock this morning show no change in the MIL
itary situation.
Figaro, of to-day, announces the death OF
General Gaugal, commanding the subdivision at
Stfausburg.
pRrssIAN COAST pEFENcE-A LEVY EN- MAssE
BERLIN, August 3.
The prlissian Government has summoned
levy en- masse to defend the coasts.
REcoNNoIsANcE ny PRussIAs SOLDIERS ANOTHER
sMAI1. FIGHT.
| BERLIN, Aug. D.
The following is official Reconnaissance made
yesterday by body of Baden light horse and
Prussian Hussars The force engaged French
scouting party near Stargerbrun. One officer
was killed and several wounded on the French
side. Two Prussians were slightly wounded
rBussIAN REPORT OF AFFAIR AT sAARBRucKEN.
LONDON, August 3.
The following is the Prussian account of the
affair at saarbrucken. "1'he Notifications at
this place (Saarbrucken) were attacked by a co..
umn Of French infantry yesterday evening. They
were repulsod.
4 DAsdEnous FIRE IN VERSAILLES.
tERsAiiLEs, August 3.
A box of ammunition in the flames was drag
ged out into the street when it exploded.
FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS IN DENMARK.
Speciot ID nc NJ Y. Herald.
CupEsHsdEN, August 2.
Duke de Galore, special Envoy Of Franceto tli'
Court of Denmark, had a protracted interview
to-day with Baron Rosenow at the Foreign Office
in this city.
The object of the Dukes mission is to negoti
ate and arrange an alliance between France AM
| Denmark.
MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN fTALY--TRoors ON TIL
ROMAN FRONTIERS.
Special to he yepc FORK Herald,
FIonEScE, August 2, 1870.
Acting in special conformity with the decision
of tho Council General promulgated on the %
, of July, the italian army is being rapidly raise
to war force of one iil,n'red and twenty thou
sand men.
An army camp is to he formed between Mai
tua ard Verona. 1t will contain 2O0Oil soldier
! Two camps Of observation arc just now bcin
formed on the Pontifical frontier.
1t is generally believed here that Il IN the il
, tention of the Italian government to enter BON
Immediately after the complete departure of til
.. French army from the Holy City. Tho plea ft
: this movement is the Protection of Rome an
, the Holy Father.
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n is Sor runl1iGAt MATTER.
from the SUSSEX Journal democratic organ
July ~
Tie appropriation ill granting s225, 900 for
the construction OF an iron pier at Lewes, has
passed both Houses Of Congress- Long and
anxiollsly have we looked forward to this result
and now joyonsly congratulate DIR people upon
the passage of tho bill, Notwithstanding the at
tempts to give this. as all other bills political
significance, it is not and could not be distorted
into political matter. The interest of the
worlds commerce demands this long needed
work of public improvement True Delaware
and Sussex county will be benefited, but this is
only the weight of feather in the scales. Every
section ON land, every nation whose commerce
floats on the Atlantic is directly interested i'll the
construction OF an iron pier, quite az much as in
| the breakwater and leo breaker. The work will
| doubtless be begun ut once and under the super.
| intendence of an officer of the United States
/ Navy
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Spefial gutires.
The Life Sustaining Principle.

The vital and the muscular systems are entirely
distinct from each other. man may have the
Drawn Of Hercules but II he is deficient in vital
energy he Will not wear as well, or last as long, or
be as healthy and happy while he does last, as the
man of ordinary, or even slender build, who pos
sesses larger share Of this animatng principle.
One of the greatest recommendations Of that pure
vegetable invigorant IIostctters Stomach Bitters
is that 1t increases the vital force of tile SYSTEM No
medicine can double the volume Of mans muscle,
or thicken and vucanize his thews and sinews; hut
Iusteticr's Bitters has an effect much more impor-
tant Its use promotes constitutional yigor. II re-
inforccs the life-power, Of which bone AMI sinew
and muscle are merely the instruments, holding the
same relation to it that machinery does to steam.
Let the slight and apparently fragile cake heart they
| NAV have more stamina, though far less physical
strength than the broad shouliered athletes they
regard with envy. To restore, to sustain, to III
crease this stamina principle which, when In full
supply is the source Of health and the best guaran-
tee of longevity is special property of the famous
restorative. 1t is not only specific for dyspepsia,
billousncss, intermittent fevcrs constipation, &c
and preventive of all diseases Of malarious cha
racter but the best of all medicines for strengthen
ing the constitution and awakening the powers OF
nature from whatever cause they may have become
lethargic. 29eod&wf