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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM.

princnles of a system of Philosophy. by Aus
tin Bierbower, A. NJ Carlton Il Lanallan, New
York
This is an excellent little work in which the
author attempts to reconcile the more difficult
questions of metaphysics andreligion with them
selves, with tho sciences, and with common
sense. The style is open to severe criticism, and
many expressions may he regarded as favoring
nateriasm, which we are sure, the author dep
recates 1t abounds in strong argument and will
be read with interest and profit 1t treats of ori
gnal forces, and assumes tho position that
there are certain laws which have always exist
ed and 80 do not depend on the Deity for
their existence; which could not but exist, and
80 could not have been made different or ever
be changed
This is startling but not more 10 than many
propositions in the book that will start ques-
ton at once before being received. In the second
part. he treats of The Possibilities !" in the
third, Application to Theological Questions =
fourth to the g Infinite the Ideal, &c.
In each of these there is much of Original
| thought, and every chapter will well repay the
sincere searcher after TRUTH for the small amount
| paid for the book
|
Smith, i. L. d. Harper Il Bros, New York.
Two volumes of great value to the Biblical stu
dent, "old Testament History" and "New
Testament History" both literally illustrated
and uniform with the History of Greece,
Z" History of Rome" &C., by the same distin
| guished author. The idea Of DIR. Smith was t.
supply manual which in fnlness, accuracy, ,ant
use of the best sources of information, NIGH
take rank with the ablest histories of Greece,
Rome England, or France. They are thorough
ly prepared class books adapted to the use of thu
student in College, Academy, or Sunday school
and invaluable to all Sunday-school teachers
They give an account of the history recorded il
the Bible and authenticated from other sources
M account of each of the books of the Bible, ,tll
geography of the holy land and other countries
} the political and ecclesiastical antiquities of tn
Jews, Historical, Genealogical tables. &c., th
relations of the Holy Land to Persia, Egypt, an
Syria complete harmony of the gospels, an
the apostolic history. The writer will be recog
nized as the author of that scholarly work, til
Dictionary of the Bible,r which stands wthor
a parallel in this department of literary labor.
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
The Late storm.
HEAVY DAMAGES IN cllrsrrn COUNTY.

The Chester County Republican. of Tuesday,
gives the following account of severe storm
that visited this and Montgomery counties, on
Wednesday, of last week =
In the southeastern portions of the county the
storm was not severe but in some other sections
it ragged with fury Rain fell in torrents, and
the thunder rolled i'll continuous pcals. In many
places comiieds We're badly washed, and wheat
knocked down. At West Chester, the storm was
not very severe although refreshing showers
fell.
In portions of Montgomery, it played sad
havoc. particularly III the neighborhood of Eagle
willie, Lower Providence township. Three trees
were uprooted houses ard barns unroofcd,
fences blown down. and things i'll general scat
tered about promiscuously Arnold Saylor's
barn near Eagleyille was unroofed and his fences
more or less demolished. A large quantity of
hail accompanied the rain.
In East Brandywine, Mrs. john ID. Haven and
her son, a lad about twelve years of age, were
standing in the doorway looking Mt the storm,
when the lightning struck the house, killing
them instantly.
About the same time, and about mile distant,
Thomas Windle, who was working i'll a hay field,
was stunned and one of the oxen he was using
was badly injured.
In Kennett Square new house, in which the
workmen were still engaged, was struck, and
every one more or less shocked by the electrical
current. None were seriously injured. The
bnildlng belonged 10 Mordecai v. Taylor.
The barn of MIR. Isaac Acker, in Londonderry
township was struck by the lightning and set on
fire, and with the contents, entirely consumed.
II contained thirty-cight loads of new hay and
about ten tons Of old. The building was insured.
A tenant house belonging to Squire Thomas
ut Coatesville. was struck-one of the inmates
making q narrow escape. The rain was falling
at the time, and barrel under the spout from
the roof needed adjusting. This was done,
and by the time tile party performing the worl,
had retired few paees the barrel was shiyere'l
| to atoms.
| The train of cars running from West Chester
| to the Intersection, on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road had just arrived at the latter place, when a
binding flash occurred, knocking every person
connected with the train oil their feet. Fire
man. engineer conductor, hrakemen and passen'
gers, ali lay where they fell for few min
| utes Fortunately no serious injury resulted
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
sudden Disappearance.


WELL KNOWN CLAIM AGENT RUNS AwAY--HE
LEAVES NUMEROUS CREDITORS.
On Sunday night, the Sd inst, VIM. B. Wig
gins, well-known county and claim agent, con-
veyancer and notary public. at $40 Market street,
left home with the alleged purpose of visiting
Washington on business, since which time, he
has not been seen IN this city. 1t is known how
ever, that lie took the Washington train, and
letter, dated i'll that city was received from him,
on the ith.
Since his departure. considerable excitement
has arisen, over the discovery that he has left
his private affairs in terribly embarrassed con-
dition. He seems to have been i'll debt to large
number of tradesmen, to have borrowed money
on all sides, III sums from fifty cents upwards,
and to have involved several parties in more
tensve losses, of from 5000 to $1,000 each, by
endorsing his notes.
There IL grave reason to fear that Mr.. Wiggins
may be still more seriously involved than we
have indicated. He has had an extensive list of
engagements as claim agent for the collection
of bounties, prize money, back pay. &c. ,&c., and
ii is charged that this has not been promptly
and fully paid to the claimants. 10 what ex-
tent this may prove TO be the case, we are not
able to state. hut at least one instance is posi-
lively asserted to be founded on strong evidence.
MIR. Wigglns was pleasant and courteous
gentleman, with large number OF personal
friends, and his unfortunate conduct is viewed
with deep regret on all hands. He was at
one time Mayor of the city, and at another
tiule City Treasurer. His reputation became
clondcd 10y the manner i'll which he performed
the duties OF the latter office, a large deficiency
in his accounts being found but by the surren-
der Of his property the main part of the loss
was supplied to the city, and the matter was
quicted Since them lie had reformed his habits
altogether, became very steady and attentive to
business. was member of Central Presbyterian
church, collector of its pew rents, and was prom
inent in the Young Mems Christian Association.
Should it prove that any of the charges made
against the absent man should be incorrect, we
shall be glad to say SO, but fear there is little
probability of that
Melnn Ninns in tho lower counties nrnmisn IN
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

The taxes in tho Eastern Shore counties of
Maryland we judge must he heavy III proportion
Ia the means of the people, and the laws for
their collection rather severe. III Dorchester
county where the Democratic majority, last
Year was 30, and the county officials are all of
,lmt partywe find fourteen sales of property
advertised to take place in Cambridge during
lldt month, to pay State and County taxes. The
schedules Of tho property advertised show that
many of the cases arc hard on the people, Sew
crd include oxen cows hogs, household and
kitchen furniture = one - a LOT OF cahinot-nai-
crs tuUls, another "a lot of farming iitcnsils;"
and tNp Of them name ~ iHtis and other fnrni-
,ure9
Whwl the tax collectors Of Maryland are not
only selling the working stock and implements
Of ilN' farmer, but the tools of the mechanic, the
itiilidrc from the wifes kitchen, and absolute
ytle beds from under the unfortunate tax
PAYERS we take il that the 6 times in Maryland
arellul easy on the people, although the Legis
laune is unanimously Democratic, and, unit
Within u few months, there was not Republican
N office III the State. These hard taxes ant
This cruel and severe collection of them will bt
heavy load for the Democracy of Maryland t.
p1rrp
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
Feminine Gossip.

Ether will remove from silks and ribbons
the worse spots of grease or paint.
In Troy it is the custom to have female
pall-bearers. "Who would live alwayss"
A couple of Des Moines girls have invented
and patented a washing and cooking boiler.
lady Franklin has returned to Victoria from
Sitka, on account of the nnfavorable weather.
--Crimped waterfalls are coming in fashion
again, and will be more popular than the braids.
A ome-armed girl in Wisconsin does all the
housowork, washing included for large family.
Black and gold and maroon and light blue
are the most fashionable contrasts of color this
season.
A girl near Dayton, Ohio, recently won n
bonnet by throwing her father twice out of three
times in a wrestling match
-Four Young ladies received the degree of A.
b. at the recent commencement OF the simpson
Centenary College Mt Indianola, Iowa.
Bangor Me-, has female violinist, WHO is
only 13 years of age and who displays wonderful
talent and bids fair to rival Camilla urso
Mrs. Judge Esther Morris, of Wyoming, is
| overrun with business. Among her other legal
duties she has recently married several couples
1t is proposed that the American women
| should adopt fashions of their own, and no Ion
ger be dependent upon the whims and caprices
OF frivolous French Court.
| --NIesdemoiselles Clara and Blanche Gott-
| schalk sisters of the late eminent musician, will
appear in a concert in New York next winter
the one as vocalist, the other as pianist.
| 1t is reported from Paris that fashionable
| girls have appeared upon the street this summer
wearing sandals of such form as to leave the ros.
sides and white upper portion OF the instep bare
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
POLITICAL.

Mr.. Garfield, the Republican candidate, has
been elected Delegate to Congress from Wash
ington Territory, bya sweeping majority.
Commissioner Delano announced his inten.
ton of going to Kentucky in the fall to take part
in the canvass of that State, especially in the
seventh Congressional District. The Kentucky
Republicans expect to be able to elect three oi
four Congressman next fall.
The Republicans of Delaware are joyously
hopeful over the prospect of defeating Salisbury
and '.the white mans party" in that State al
the next election. Joshua L. Heald, an enter.
prising merchant of Wilmington, is their candi'
his election.-Sdiem n. J)Sandard
AT Washington, the Democratic Congress
sional Committee have appointed resident
Executive Committee, with Hon. Samuel IL. Ran
dali, of Pennsylvania, az chairman.
Representative Garfield has been unani
mously renominated for Congress- by the Repub
licau Convention of the Nineteenth District o
Ohio.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

We have heretofore alluded to the recognition
of the oneness of this Peninsula by the various
religious organizations, as evidenced by the re-
cent establishment of the new Wilmington Con-
ference of the NJ. e. Church, and of the Catholic
Diocese of Wilmington, each extending its juris-
diction over the whole peninsula. The Episco-
pal Church in the establishment of the Diocese
of Easton took similar, though less, decisive
step in the same direction and the Baltimore
Presbytery at its late meeting in this city follow
ed in the same way and organized all the penin-
sular churches into one Presbytery. We have
some times wondered that the Society of Friends
does not also open its eyes to what is going on
about it, and follow in the same direction, by
sundering Wilmington from its queer and unnat'
ural connection with Concord Quarter, and add
| its strength to the decaying Southern Quarter
For ourselves, we hail with pleasure and salts
faction every thing that tends to make OH
peninsular people better acquainted with eacl
Other, and 80 rejoice in their religious unions ant
thus suggest another
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

THE STOCKTON HOUSE AND ONE DWELLING De-
sTRoYEp--A CONFEDERATION THREATENED.
At about ten minutes past 10 Thursday night,
a fire broke out in the Stockton House, at New
Castle and advanced with fearful rapidity. The
Good viii Engine, belonging in the town, was
quickly on duty, but the flames had already made
such progress that it could attempt no more
than to save the surrounding property, and the
large hotel building was rapidly and entirely
destroyed, together with an adjoining house
belonging to Miss Sally Ritchie. of Louisville
Kentucky, and occupied by J. II. Rogers, Esq.
The flames at one time spread so rapidly that
it was feared that all the houses on Water street
would be destroyed, and the telegraph operator
made unsuccessful efforts to get messages to
Wilmington Chester and Philadelphia. At this
time, however. a heavy rain fortunately COM
menced falling and checked the flames, and the
tiremen were able to contine the fire to the two
houses destroyed.
The Stockton House is the largest hotel in the
town aud is situated on Water street near the
River. II was insured for l350O but in what
company our correspondent there does not in
form us. This will not cover the loss. The
hotel has been unoccupied for some time.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

There arc two kinds of justice in Baltimore, as
there are two kinds of Executive mercy at Dover.
One is for white people, the other for colored.
A few days ago. Judge Gimor, of the Criminal
Court Ga near relation of the celebrated Harry
Gillnor the rebel raider, of 186i,) made the fol-
lowing sentences;
Lewis Mattee, (w) convicted of manslaushter
~ months imprisonment.
Thomas Dcnby (c) larcency of 500, .tice gears
imprisonment.
Samuel Gorden (c1 for vagabondage," ono
year.
Albert Clilrort, (w) attempt to murder, tf-
teen months.
This proves that men like Judge Gilmor are
not fit for the offices they occupy, because they
sentence man, not for his offences. but for his
complexion, like the Governor of this State who
parlois by that rule and because il they are
ruled by the prejudice of color in ono class OF
cases, they are very probably equally open te
other improper and unjudicial influences in all
t,i,l
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

Delaware peaches arc famous and Delaware
small fruits are rapidly becoming 30, as are also
her vegetables, but the States full capacity as
fruit and vegetable producing region is not yet
known. Sussex county produces sweet potatoes
which for flavor, size dryncss, and excellence in
every respect, surpass amy others we have ever
seen yet we have AZ yet heard little of them as
an article worthy of especial attention. The
same might be said of ounces. fruit that al
ways commands high price i'll any market,
and which can he transported any distance with
out spelling. We knew of person in this city
who has u fine tree of Orange Quinces,' n
year or 30 ago who regularly sold tho whole pro
duct OF the tree at one dollar half peck The
| fruit is, however, raised with difficulty around
| Wilmington while in Sussex county we have
| seen trees almost wild growing luxu-
riantly, and heavily laden with the rich golden
| fruit, round and smooth with scarcely knotty
| ounce on the whole tree. Here then are tive
| crops-and there are doubtless numberlest
others-which any Kent or Sussex farmer car
raise, and both of which may survive the intu
| ences which ruin corn or peaches.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

Under the head of IA Beautiful Incident" we
of man, we will not say gentleman, who enter
cd a country church yard and saw some little
children decorating grave with flowers where
upon, according to the story, the following CON
versation ensued -
.'Whose grave is this, children, about which
you arc 80 blsiiy engaged Z"
Mothers grave, sir, said the boy
"And did your father send You to place those
flowers around your mothers grave! Z"
mo sir, father lies here too, and little Willie
and sister Jane"
"When did they die 2"
..Mother was buried fortnight yesterday. sir
but father died last winter-the all lie here"
"Then who told you TO do this Z"
Nobody, sr."
'.Then why do you do ts'
They appeared at a loss for All answer; but the
stranger looked no kindly at them, at length the
eldest replied as the tears started to his eyes
''Oh we do love them sir"
.'rhen you put these grass turfs and wild flow
ers where your parents are laid because you love
them ~
"Yes sir, )" they all eagerly replied
Any man who will thus imperinently and stu
pidly intrude upon childish grief and force from
children painful analysis of the delicate feel
ings that prompt them TO little acts of remem
branee and sentiment is, Of course, stupid enough
to tell it, but why any newspaper should prin
sucl story OF lack of sense and sensihility ant
call it "a beautiful incident is beyond our com
prehension. Tho men, and there are plenty O
tlem,-who go around in this way wringine
hearts to get little tame moral stories descv,
to be duckcd in n horse-pond.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
ag9oetrpp.
DRIFTING.

Come, my darling, let us lloat
In the moonlight-,lown the river
We will dream a fairy boat
Bears us on and on for ever!
Past the rushes by the shores,
BY the gnarled and tangled willows,
We will drift with idle oars
Ger the silver-tinted bil0ws.
Oh, my darling, have you dreamed
OF some island in the ocean.
Where the tranquil waters seemed
Never stirred by winds commoti0n?
Where the bul-bul sang all day
In the meadows bright with flowers,
And strange, sweet quiet lay
Over all, through sunniest hours?
have dreamed of such an isle,
In Its tropic beauty lying
Underneath the skies warm smile,
All the strokes of Time defying.
There the heart would necr grow old,
But be young and glad forever;
OF such islands poets told
Long ago, but found them never.
Darling, in our hearts may be
Lands us fair with sun and flowers,
Lying in a boundless sea,
Wrapped in quiet all the hours
Loves own quiet, deep and calm,
Only thrilled with birds glad singing
With an air Of sweetest balm,
Rest upon its breezes bringing.
Darling, will our hearts grow old
II we drink the draughts of sweetness
That each holy chalicc holds,
trimming full OF loves completeness,
To our lips? My darling, no!
Love will keep them young forever.
Drink, my darling, as we go
Drifting down this moonlt river.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14

INSTALLATION OF THE NEW rAcuLTy-ALuMSI
DINNER.


At Newark on the 9Th inst, the new facul-
ty of Delaware College was installed with appro-
pirate ceremonies, commencing at O'Clock.
In the absence of Rathmal Wilson, Esq, Pres
ident of the Board of Trustees, DR.. L. P. Bush
of this city. presided, and made an address, after
which President Pnrnell was introduced and
made theinaugural address, in which he discuss
ed the cause of education in general, and espec-
ally the work that this College was expected to
accomplish. The policy indicated was that of
thorough practical training for the active duties
of life This was what is now needed, this the
want to meet which Congress made the grant
under which the College is reorganized He
spoke at some length. taking strong grounds
against sectaiianism III education, and his re-
marks were apparently we'll received by the good
sized audience present, composed of the Alumni
of the College, Board Of Trustees, and citizens
of the town and its vicinity.
Short addresses were also made on behalf of
the Board of Trustees by J. Alexander Fulton,
Esq, of Dover and Chas. B. Lore, Esq, of this
city
The new Faculty is a follows;-
Hon. VIM. II. Purnell, A. NJ, President, and
Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy
Edward d. Porter, A. NJ, Professor of Practi-
cal Agriculture and Natural Sciences.
VIM d. Nackey, A. NJ, Professor of Mathe-
matics and Ancient Languages.
Chas. p Williams, A. NJ, Professor of Chem
istry, pure and applied
Jules Macheret, Professor of Modern Lam
guages and Military Tactics.
After the installation ceremonies were over the
Alumni held their annual dinner at the Deer
Park HOTEL a sumptuous repast being served up
BY the gentlemanly host, Alexander Laws.
The College will reopen in September, and as
quite number of students have been already
promised it promises to make prosperous COM
mencement
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
1fIalvare Tritn1te
ANOTHER WEDGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY

The Chinese Importation question threatens to
introduce n new wedge of disagreement between
tl,, Northern and Southern wings of the Demo
cratic party. They are already wide apart, but
fins will most probably dissociate them still
rurtber. The cause is plain ono. In the North,
he leading Democratic newspapers, as well al
politicians, are already promptly following the
lead Of Senator Wilson, General Butler, and of
thc views expressed in the COMMERCIAL before
cither of those gentleman took their position,
and arc showing most decided opposition to
,l,c importation of Chinese aborers. They are
driven to this course, by the plain necessities OF
the ease, for they perceive that any party which
will hermit the competition Of these semi-slaves
IN Grind down the wages of our American work.
mcn. will be ruined, in all the Northern States,
a- it deserves to be.
In the South however, there is a bitter feeling
AGAINST the freedmen, in the hearts of a majority
of employers and the latter arc pleased to have
n, their command all inexhaustbe and ready
means Of depressing wages on their plantations,
and holding q continual menace over the colored
people. Few, il any, of the Southern papers
have word to say against importing the Coolies,
while many are earnestly viewing it as most
excellent work. The following news paragraph
IN Yesterdays papers indicates this situation:-
..Anotler batch of Chinese have arrived at
New Orleads ria the Pacific railroad to work
plantations The New Orleans papers think tho
Chinese elements in the south will become very
large ere long, and that the Celestias will, III a
great measure. take the place OF the negroes
Letters have been received in Washington within
Ata irpt thern y n nrntty decided
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-07-14
Important New Enterprise.
ERECTION OF MALLEABLE IRON woRKs-LARt
BUILDINGS.

ERECTION OF MALLEABLE IRON woRKs-LARdE
BUILDINGS.
Messrl. Rile 4 Warren have just commenced
the erection of large two-story buildings on But
tonwood street, at the corner of Taylor, in which
they propose to carry on the manufacture. of mall
leable iron.
The buildings will have front of 70 feet on
Taylor street, by 100 on Buttonwood, and will
soon be extended on to North street. They will
be fl ed up with the necessary machinery, furn-
naces, &C., for the manufacture of all kinds of
malleab'e iron from the small pieces used for
harness ornaments, to the heaviest castings ever
required to be ma 1e of this kind of iron. This is
entirely new enterprise here, and from the size
of the buildings, it will be seen that the new firm
proposes to carry it on, on large scale from the
first.
The stone work of the buildings was done by
Washington Cox, Floyd Il Bryan are doing tho
brick work, and John G. Haddock will do the
carpenter work. The machinery has not yet
been contracted for, but will it is expected, be
bnilt in tbis city