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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
Current Gossip.

There is shorthand reporter in Washington
who can, it is said, write with both hands at the
same time, the left taking notes and the right
transcribng. He is said to be the only man in
the world who can do this.
The shortest name on the roll of the newly
elected Legislature of New Mexico is Alphonso
Ferdinand Senay Garcia Francisco Antonio Cor
tes Maria Gonsalvo Diego Juarez Mestes. Pro
badly if the names John, George, Henry,
Thomas, Michael, ETC., had occurred to his
parents, he would have had name as long as
any of them.
Weston failed in his 112 miles walk in "a
consecutive hours, as he is likely to do in his
foolish attempt to walk 400 miles in five days.
The New Jersey State prison convicts, who
we should say were in a bad way, publish
paper called the Good Way 1t is to be hoped
they will follow it when they are released.
The Cincinnati Red Stockings have disbanded
their professional nine, and propose to enter the
field next season as amateurs
The Boston Democrats have nominated VIM.
CASTOR for Mayor. Thisis only reversing things.
II not CASTOR, its Ton (of) gas.
Where man is nominated, who has itched
for office all his life shouldn't he be scratcheda
Marshall Bazaine married beautiful but
| poor young lady while he was with MaximiliaI
| in Mexico. She was Mexican lady, and heI
| name was Josefa Pena.
| A Jerseyman who has a Chinese seivan
complains that the heather will worship an ole
brass andiron, when the family gathers fo
PRAYERS. and the other morning offered up be
fore it two dead rats and burned half joss stick
ali ~, ,.pltn' 'arn a
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
New Methodist Church.


A MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE IN PHILADELPHIA.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Commercial.
PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20.
The dedication..of the new church at Broad
and Arch, makes a new era in Philadelphia
Methodism, for it is the first steepled church OF
this denomination in the plain Quaker city.
This magnificent structure was dedicated on
Thursday, November 17th, and brief descrip-
ton may not be uninteresting to the Methodists
of your vicinity. With the exception Of the
great cathedral at Milan, it is the only pure
gothic church built Of white marble,in the world
The church has front on Arch street, of 10
feet, and including the chapel, runs back 1888 feet
ON Broad street. The tower at the corner is 23s
fact in height, and to obtain good foundation
for it, it was necessary to dig twenty feet to a
bed Of water gravel, where the hrst stones were
laid. II Is estimated that the weight OF the
stone in this tower is not less than 5000 tons.
The main auditorium ia 65 by 80, and is capable
Of seating ZIG persons with about 200 in the gal
| leries The total seating capacity is about wy.
The ceiling is in the form of gothic arch, with
ribs interlacing, beautifully finished in gold The
| front window is the largest stone window
in this city. 1t is 16 by 81 feet, filled in with
stained glass, designed by Goglet, of Paris me
| s;de windows we're manufactured in Metz, and Il
was intended to obtain all tho windows from the
same city. but the war in Europe put an end tt
ali such intentions or effort The interioris yer,
elegant in every respect, and all the arrange
ments for heating, yentilating, &c, are mos
perfect. The entire cost OF the builiipg IL S2so
Doc Inclusive Of the chapel and furniture, pu
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

The Present time-Christmas
"A popular French Knight-Sir-Lo

The Present time Christmas.
"A popular French Knight-Sir-Loin, OF
Horse.
The "Dark Ages"-Ladies' ages.
The key of the Indian question-Cherekee.
Esprit Knockings' drunken fight.
Capital Congressional reports.
The New York Mail says: We are to have
Lunatic Ball at the Academy of Music during
this wiuter.r So it seems New York is running
crazy on balls.
"A small town in Kansas had three divorces
in one day, which resulted in the place being
named New Chicago.
DIR. Dio Lewis says tomatoes are not healthy.
We never heard them complaining.
Right to THE difference between Milton's
paradise Lost" and Walt Whitman's " Leaves
latter immoral lines.
"A railroad :" strike"--A collision.
We'll we'll listen to this deep story "Mr.
Jonathan Case, Of Deerfeld, Massachusetts, aged
90, lately went down his we'll, twelve feet deep,
and cleaned it out, his wife, aged 81, drawing up
the dirt in bucket" Surely, these are excep-
tional q Cses.
What is the difference between street riot
and portion of the butt Of gun? just this
One is Breach of the Peace, and the other is a
Piece of the Breech. We intend to have this
conundrum either patent or copyrighted.
Our friend Toptip, now in Paris, sends us Q
balloon-atic letter which contains something i'm
portant-if true-and may explain away some oil
the French defeats. "You see, he says, "these
new-fangled coffee.mill cannon-mitrailleurs
think they call 'em-are just the most destruc
tive engines of war the brain Of man ever con
| ceived You work 'em like a oorn-sheller, 20,
know, and the faster you turn the handle th'
more death and destruction you grind oat. Well
| at one of the earlier battles of the war ther,
were no less than ten OF these guns in advance
and it was expected the Prussians in front woult
be wiped out in no time--or less. The engage
ment opened; the mitrailleurs were handled, tn
gunners turning em in downright earnest. Blu
| the Prussans in front were not cut up as mucl
az expected while thousands of French troop
behind these giant revolvers were falling lik
oyer-ripe fruit The havoc was fearful; tn
Prussians won the battle. When it was asceI
tanned that the chaps working these guns wer
green-hands, and had been turning the handle
The ,rrong ,cdy the officers in command were 3
mad that they actually cut of these fellow
whisky rations, and they now experience tn
rigors of war" We should think 80.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
VOLUME w.
nfla,rare Triba,te
Tburrday, December 1, 1870.
rur v1oroaY OF REpuBl1cANIsM.

.o,bomoric essayist in the Gdzette claims
.,., ,Radicalism, !" in Delaware, (meaning the
pombcan Party,) is not only beaten but Vireu-
.,v DESTROYED, as result Of the recent election.
of course. this il mistake. The Republican
p.r,v in Delaware will share the future fortunes
a does the past great successes, of the nation
Al organization to which it belongs and whiie
,ho whole shall endure, so, naturally and neces-
s,rly will its parts. Considering, therefore,
na history Of the national party, its Radical ideas
.nd nolicv live. to-day. and cannot by any muta-
tons of time. be destroyed. Its career has been
,,or1erful It entered the field in 1850, sum-
nonea 10 the encounter, by the repeal OF the
Missouri Compromise, and since that time II
has -f ~
1. Made the Western territories, north oi .he
COMPROMISE line Free States.
o Elected its President in 1860.
a. DESTROYED the institution of Slavery.
A. Elected its President in 1854.
f. Suppressed the Rebellion
a peconstrlcted the rebellious States, merci-
fully but justly
T. Elected its President in 1868.
& Enfranchised all American citizens.
such a record of achievements no party ka'o,c'l
i, otr history has euer had. There 10 not
s;,gle failure to offset steady succession Of the
most stupendous national results. From ths
check given to the spread of Slavery down ts
,le enfranchisement of the colored citizens
,here il not one break in the chain. For fifteer
Years in the past, and yet for years to come thu
aggressive but patriotic policy of the Repubical
PARTY has been and will be the policy OF TN
American nation.
How absurd, then, to pronounce the iaiiur
and destruction Of Republicanism When u
work can be undone, and the period OF it's exis
fence effaced from Time, then it can be destroy
al the rebellion made successful, and the II
sitution Of Slavery spread triumphantly int
avery nook and corner of every State and Terri
tory, But till then, Radicalism is foremost an
upper,nost, and the years when it controlled tn
Hepublic will testify forever, not only to it
greatness, but to the puny and unavailing Of
forts of all ita opponents.
When the Republicans Of Delaware are tann
ed with their lack Of success in their local col
test. it serves only to remind them that thong
residents Of State, they are citizens OF the ~
public, and that however shameful may Dc u
partisan control in this little section, the chara
ter of the vast nation is grand free, and libera
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

Chief Justice Gilpin, in sentencing colored
man the other day, who appeared from the eyi-
dence to have made an attack on another, with
razor. said that it is notorious that the coloreo
man were in tho habit of carrying razors as
weapons, and he wished to give them notice
that in every case where the evidence showed
that the party convicted had used one OF these
instruments as a weapon, that he would impose
the seyerest sentence the law allows.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
General de PnIadines md His Strate4y-Hope
for France.


He has become formidable enough to require
the attention of three German armies, who might
otherwise be crushing out the resistance and ex-
hausting the resources of the commercial centres
of France. Every day he keeps in the field his
troops become better armed, better disciplined,
and more likely to survive the consequences of
a reverse Even with stated reinforcements the
strength Of the invaders remains fixed quantity;
every day that passes without the shock of a
great defeat gives France time to recover from
the hopeless stupor under which she appeared
to be sinking. In the west, in the north, in the
fertile south, there are hundreds of thousands
and a capable leader to be moulded into effective
troops. In Gen d'Aurelles de Paladines, France
has found both and it remains to be seen whether
the nation will rise equal to the greatness OF the
opportunity.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
/ The New York state Observation-Disclosures Ma
Iority, 32,556.


Throughout the canvass, Hoffman's supporters
constantly and confidently claimed majorities OF
$4,000 to 100000 They bet freely on 40 900,
$4,000 and even so, 900, up to the night before
the election. They dispsraged and sneered at
!" little Woodfor," as an insignificant and con-
temptible candidate, who could not poll anything
like the Republican strength, while their man
was the hope and pride of the State, sure to re-
ceive much more than the Democratic vote.
They boasted that Hoffman would have major
ity above Harlem Bridge; whereas. he is beaten
on the main land by more than $4,000, and in all
the State outside of our city by 10000. Wherever
tippling- houses dens of infamy, and gambling
houses abound, there, Sham Democracy is all
powerful; but it stands no chance where the
school-houses and churches outnumber the grog-
ahopR.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

THE sEsII-ASSuAL FLoGG1Na AT NEW CASTLE.
The semi-annual flogging began at New Cas-
tie on Monday, but the number of victims was
small, there being but three, and they all coored
men.
At 10 o'clock, Samuel Scott. convicted OF at
tempt to burglariousy enter the house OF Au-
gustus Hillyer, iu this city, was placed in the
pillory, and he was taken out at H. shortly after
which the whipping commenced.
John Carpenter, who pleaded guilty to stealing
corn was the first to be whipped. He bore the
whipping with stolid indifference.
Edward Ringgold, light yellow man y, was the the
ture of the lash and the contortions Of his coun-
but he uttered nasn mo ,;a
led. was next brought and received his twenty
lashes with considerable fortitude.
The new Sheriff is disposed to 'slay on" some
what heavier than his predecessor. While he
whipping the first mau on Saturday I.snsf !.
fthe mildness of the strokes, and when the next
man was brought out, fellow in the crowd cried
out :. lay it on, Uncle Jimmy" Ii the victim sui
enjoys the show, and applauds the performance
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
The Tamlnany Rings Control In New York
City.


And not only does this secret Ring of three or
four men rule the Democratic Party here with a
rod of iron, but it rules the entire city and ad-
ministers our Municipal Government after the
same fashion and with the same personal and
selfish ends. 1t acknowledges no responsibility
to the people, but is entirely above and beyond
the people. 1t refuses to let the people know
how much of their money it spends, or how it
spends it, No citizens can ascertain how many
employees the City has what their names are, or
how much they get. In word, our whele mu-
nicipal government, as now administered, is a
secret conspiracy to plunder the public, and tax
payers have as little knowledge Of what becomes
Of their money as though it were disbursed by a
band of robbers in q cave in Algiers.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

1t is asserted that the stone piers erected by
the Gesernment, at cost Of one hundred thou
sand dollars have entirely destroyed the harbor
at Marcus Hook and an additional appropriation
is to be asked for to build bulk head between
the upper and lower wooden piers, inside those
built of stone Neither ship, ,steanaer, nor vessel
of any size can now venture to approach the
upper pier without risk Of loss.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

That there is a close resemblance, as well as
sympathy, between Russia and the United States.
In tho matter Of a free press we judge they
greatly differ. The newspapers OF st. Peters
burg have just been officially notified that they
must take the side Of Germany. in their views
on the war In France.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
The Democratic Party for Free Trnde.


The Democratic party is committed by its
principles, its convictions, its recorded history,
and still more by its hopes and aspirations, to
free trade Even if the Democratic party had
no antecedents, if it were now first coming into
the field as new candidate for public favor, the
free-trade platform is (next to restraining the
Federal government within constitutional limits)
the ons On which the party wouldprefsr to stand.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

II we may believe the report Of correspon-
dents interview with Bismarck, the latter con.
siders that his plans have been too much over
ruled in the conduct Of the campaign in France
II his advice had been taken, he believes things
would have been in q moro favorable sithation
than they now are.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

The West Chester Republican states that news
has been received, as late as last week, from MIR.
Mcveagh Minister to Turkey, stating that be
was in the enjoyment of good health but that
he contemplates a return to his home at an early
day. Hon. Edward Joy Morris, whom he super
sedes. took formal leave of the Sultan and othei
official gentlemen on the 2Sth ult., previous to
which he introduced Mr.. McVeagh as his success
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
Growth in the next Ten Years.


In the decade before us all the Southern States,
more or less will gain prodigiously in population
and wealth, because of their cheap lands and
mineral resources and fine soil and genial climate;
Meantime, excepting our great cities, the general
drift of population has been to the Northwest
and the States and Territories thence to the Pa
cific; and under the next Presidency if not before
that section of the Union will take from New
England and Pennsylvania the balance of power,
and will hold it in both Houses of Congress-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

There will be plenty of Fairs, this winter. Al
ready there are announced, one by the eiranu
Army of the Republic, one by Asbury NJ H.
Church, one by the Smyth Zouaves, and one ior
the benefit Of the Aged woman's Home. Inese
will help make the season lively and anora
attractive young ladies fine opportunities OF IN
weighing unwary masculines into patronizins the
Post ofiice," or the ''grab bag" 1t costs the
latter something, to be sure, but it is pleasant
way Of having money extorted, and when 1t goes
tot worthy object, only wretch would COM
,,tn;,,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

We do not doubt that our people would be sig
nally benefited by Annexation. 1t would greatly
reduce the cost of collecting our Revenue from
Imports, and preclude much terrifying and arm
ing on our Northern frontier. 1t would greatly
diminish the chances of collision with Great
Britain and the sacrifices required Of either nation
by War, in case War with that country shall ever
again befall us. It is thoroughly understood on
ali sides that an overture from the Canadas To
this republic looking to union would be promptly
and heartily responded to.
But, in the absence of such overture, we dep
recate agitation or effort in the States with view
to Annexation, as inevitably prejudicial to the
end it meditates.
II we'll LET alone by us. it cannot be prevented
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

The enterprises developed along the new route
of the P. W. 4 B. Railroad promise to be exten-
sive, and we read with interest, OF the scneme
for building new town near Darby. EVERYTHING
that goes to swell the legitimate strength aho
Importance of this great line Of railway, rs
source of new strength, also. to our city. We
rejoice to see the prospect Of its new and grea
imprnvap,apt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
If we'll let alone by us, it cannot be prevented
protection Strength. in Congress Increased.


We believe the recent Elections in the West
have resulted in an increase of Protectionist
strength in the House. We certainly hold our
Iowa and Nebraska; we gained one in Min
nesota; if we have lost one in Michigan, it was
on purely personal issue. We believe Wis
consin is as strongly with us in the next as in
the present House; and We trust Ohio ia more
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

We begin to fear that Trochu is awfully blum
dering in eating up his horses and in waiting for
assistance from the outside-that he is repeating
the blunder of Bazaine and ia destined to be the
hero of captulation eclipsing in its magnitude,
army and materials Sedan, Strasbourg, Tou,
Yerdun and Metz combined. But nous uerrons.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

The Lancaster 1raminer, which from it's init
mate relations with the Sage Of Lochiel, is likely
to known, declares that it is well know not only
to his most intimate personal and political
friends-that Senator Cameron will positively
retire from public life at the expiration OF his
present Senatorial term--on the 4th of March,
1878. This is interesting news And who is to
take his placer Is it, after ALL his talented son.
ts no,oN
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01
advantage

General H. G. Wright, Col. Michel and Gen.
j. G. Barnard, appointed last July by the secre-
tary Of War to examine and report upon the
various means Of. harbor Notifications in use py
England, Russia, Prussia and Denmark nave
returned from their mission. They passed SIX
months very pleasantly, and were honored, tetea
and aided in this work by the allowance oil every
facility for making observations. In RUSSIA
especially they were treated with distinguished
courtesy by the Czar. They have come nome
with the materials for a report which ough'
certainly to result in great advantage 10 'n'
defenses of our extensive sea coasts
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

The Treasury will sell s1,oOOoOo in gold on
each Wednesday and buy 81 ,0oo,o 900 in bonds on
each Thursday during December Total gold
sales "a, 900 900; bond purchases, $5,0O0,00o.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

Is now added to the list Of cities captured by the
prussians. It is on the Moselle, seventeen miles
north of Metz and has about eight thousand
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

The estimates of the War and Navy Depart
ments are made up, and arc much less than last
year. Owing to the shortness Of the session
some of the appropriation bills will be brought
forward early in December.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

At Cincinnati, Friday. man named Anthony
Hoop, apparently insane, entered st. Xavier's
Catholic Oollege armed with knives and hatchet.
much power in this country" etc., he attacked
the clergymen present. Father O'Nel was
painfully cut in tho arm, and several other
priests were slightly injured before the man was
secured.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

CoRBgurioN That portion of our court pro-
ceedings which stated that it was put in evidence
that Sweeney bore grulge against Moore on
account OF believing that lie refused to let him
know where his daughter was &c, was Incorrect.
That il the comm ,li rumor but no evidence was
submitted on that head, nor does it seem to be
true that that was the cause of his dislike for
Moore.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

CALL DECLINED. Rev. Mr.. johnson, the young
minister who was recently called to the vacant
pupit of the First Unitarian Church of this city,
has responded declining the invitation Litera-
nv engagements in Boston, he states, will occupy
the whole of his time, during the winter, but
would would be , sIad to to again visit Wilmington.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

Have favored us with Il large number OF commu-
nicatons. which we will try to use, but they must
excuse us for temporary delay
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

PUBLIC SALE OF THE FAIR GRouNDs.-The
valuable property near this city, occupied for
several years as the Exhibition grounds Of the
New Castle County Agricultural Society, is to
be sold on Saturday December 10th. We call
attention to the advertisement, elsewhere.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

BUSINESS CHANaE.-The Philadelphia firm OF
Allen & Needles, we'll known for many years as
dealers in Super-Phosphate, Oils, Ground Bone,
&C., has been dissolved Mr.. Needles retiring.
Mr.. ]. ]. Allen, senior partner of the old firm
continues the business at South Delaware Ay-
enue,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

pERsoSAL.-Lieutenan Commander P. f.
Harrington, of this city, has been detached from
duty at Newport, II. l., where experiments are
pedoes. He expects to be ordered on sea duty,
In month or two, and is now spending short
time in Wilmington.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

tOWni IIH.J ITtettt3e'o'T p''J"' . =. .
1t Is believed in financial circles in this city that
thA establishment of branch o. our great oank-
ine house of jaw Cooke & Co.. in London. with
Es- Secretary McCulloch as manager, looks to
the negotiation there OF the MACS OF the new
United States consols as we'll as of The BONDS OF
the Northern Pacific and other railroads, Tor fo,r,
which this house has the agency IL VIII III ,;,. an
probability be the largest London firm dealing
In American securities, and az it represents every
railroad with which the Pennsylvania Central is
connected. you may judge of the mass OF pusl-
ness it will start with.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-01

O. U. A. M-The Order of United Mechanics,
Third street. have removed their hall to No.
2i9 King street, Capelle Building, where they
will hereafter hold their meetings. Members
of the order please take notice.