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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27
,yEVEN PEE CENT. IN PENIS VI
VANI1.

The Philadelphia Telegraph commenting
upon the bill now pending in the Pennsyl
vania Legislature, to make the legal rate of
interest seven per cent, uses arguments so
applicable to our own case that we quote its
article, entire, and only desire to add that ii
Pennsylvania takes this step, p,and we do not,
the consequences to lis will be most dsas-
trous. 1t says
s'A bill has been introduced in the State
Legislature fixing the legal rate of interest
in the absence OF specific contracts at seven
per cent, and we trust it will meet with a
better tate than tie measures of n similar
character which have been introduced In
former years. While the adjacent States Of
New York and New Jersey continue to ad-
here to seven per cent, the financial and
commercial interests of Philadelphia must
suffer deeply from persistence in a six per
cent. rate here, and money must forever re-
main comparatively scarce. We not only
repel millions of foreign capital which would
otherwise seek investment in our Common
wealth, hut invite the transfer of immense
sums belonging to our own citizens to more
liberal portions of the Union. The insur-
ance companies, alone, would make invest
ments amounting in the aggregate to very
large sum in this city, If they did not incul
positive loss. When the demand
. for money is so limited as to make il
worth less than seven per cent. il
speedily falls to its true level, and the cur
rent rate of interest paid at such periods IL
New York does not exceed the rate prevail
ing here, so that, in the long run, the borrower
as class, pays but little or no more for ac
commodations there than here. On the 9th
er hand our suicidal policy, by dscouragini
the concentration of capital, tends to pro
duce an unnatural scarcity even in times
the greatest abundance, and many useful en-
terpTises langush for want of proper finar
cial support which would be placed on pei
manent and prosperous footing by the lega
ization of seven per cent. rate of interes
We need more capital badly, and the simp
change in the law which has been suggeste
would exert potent influence IN enablir
our citiznns tn nhtain IL
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27
Resumption.
SPEECH OF HON. WASHINGTON TowNsENED.

SPEECH OF HON. WASHINGTON TowNsENED.
Hen. Washington Townsend, of Pennsyl-
yania, made his first speech on Friday. Hav-
ing been bank officer for quarter of
century, he took up the resumption OF spe-
Gle payments and the legislation Of the pub
lie debt. He held that the suspension in
December, 1861, was precipitated by the
Government requiring the loans made to 1t
to be made in gold. He contended that the
issue of legal tenders contributed but slight.
ly, comparatively to the rise in the price, OF
gold, as the price of gold three months after
the last issue of legal tenders was but about
thirty per cent premium, but that the rise
was caused by a want of confidence In the
ability of the Government to crush the re-
bellion and pay the debt.
He argues that to procure resumption by
the banks the Government must first resume,
and that it would be more difficult for the
Government to resume than for the banks to
do so, as the legal tenders could be SO much
more easily poured on the Treasury for re-
demption, than the bank notes could on the
banks. The Treasury must withdraw more
than half its legal tenders, and supply their
place by allowing National bank notes to an
equal amount to be issued to new banking
institutions South apd West.
Where needed, taxation must be reduced
II was gratlIylng 10 our nationai priue W Pay
off millions every year, but 1t was causing
great distress among the people, Because
of the fall in prices taxes were double the
weight they formerly were. The small and
annoying .axes, that of themselves brought
but little into the Treasury, should be re.
duced to the amount of fifty millions, ane
its interest applied to the public debt would
pay it in this century.
He was opposed to free banking, ant
thought it delusion and a snare; that thu
creation and regulation of the currency was
| the attribute of sovereignty and should neve
be delegated by Congress to inferior SOY
creignties. With prudence in Legislation
and economy in the people, and good
cessive importations, amounting to owe
two hundred millions per annum, we woul'
soon be in state Of prosperity equal to an.
/ we have ever had before
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27
our New Route OF Travel

The Wilmington II Reading line will open new
and valuable connections for railroad travellers,
especially those between the West and North
West, and the Southern seaboard. Its functions
with the Reading and Pennsylvania Central
should especially be advertised and explained to
tho public, and we trust the enterprising MANAGE
ment will remit no effort to do this. Perhaps 1t
would be of advantage to furnish free ticket to
every stockholdcr, inviting him to ride over and
examine the road, and to be instrumental, there
after, in urging and explaining its Importance.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

The second State dinner given by the
President on Wednesday was in honor of
the United States Supreme Court. On one
side oethe table were Representative Heaton,
Miss Chase, Judge Swayne, Mrs. 4. A. Ell
bridge, Senator Thurman, Mrs. Swayne,
President Grant. Mrs. Wilson, Senator Cole,
Mrs. Davis, Justice Miller, Mrs. Childs, Re-
preventative Beamau, Mrs. Heaton and on
the other side of the table Representative
Eldridge, Mrs. Asper, Justice Davis, Mrs.
Beaman, Senator Wilson, Mrs. Grant. Chief
Justice Chase, Mrs. Cole, Justice Clifford,
Mrs. Bourchard, Justice Field, Mrs. Harper,
Orville H. Grant. At one end OF the table
Representative Asper and DR.. Sharpe, and a
the other, Mr.. Bouchard and Mr.. Dent, tht
| father of Mrs. Grant.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

hundred homeopathic physicians in the
United States In 1874 the number lad 80
much increased, that the American Institute
of Homeopathy was founded. In 1913 the
Penns, lvania Legislature granted charter
for the first complete homeopathic college.
There are, at present writing. seven col
lcges of that school in successful operation.
The number of practitioners in this coun-
try is estimated at 1000. At last session Of
the National Institute, fifteen State societies,
forty seven local associations, eighteen hos
pitfalls and asylums, twenty-nine dispensaries
and infirmaries, seven colleges, and twelve
Journals were reported.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

Governor Bowie on Friday Informed a
committee of citizens of Washington, inter
ested in railroad projects there, that the Bal
timore and Potomac Railroad would be in
running order before January ], 1871; tina,
the application for the extension of the char
ter to 1875 was to provide against possible
but not probable contingencies which NIGH
arise to temporarily delay the road. He al
so stated THAI the Maryland Legislature
would pass Free Railroad law at the pre-
snnt session.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

Warren Leland writes to the Tribune that
the way to obtain thick ice on ponds is to
make the outlet at the bottom, or some dis
tance under the surface. In the usual over
flow at the top the surface of the water is
always in motion and the thickening of the
ice thus prevented. But putting in a wood
en- tube or iron pipe at the bottom the sur
face is left undisturbed by motion. In this
way he has doubled the thickness of ice in
his own pond. The suggestion is worthy ol
attention on the part of those who are
doubtful about getting a supply OF ice this
caooou
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

Corros MAcuIsERY. Pussy Brothers, manu-
facturers al cotton goods and cotton machinery
have Just finished for factory In Nerristown,
Pa. tive of their Patent Ring Spinning Ma
chines." These machines are of the Messrs.
Pusey's own invention, and are said to possess
important improvements over the common ma
chimes. They arc warmly commended by some
OF the most prominent manufacturers in the
country, and The demand for them Is increasing
This firm sent five of them to Chester, recently,
and they are giving great satisfaction. We hope
their Manufacture will add new and important
branch to Wilmington industries.
The Messrs. Pusey have been compelled 10 III
M a portion of their loom room as a machine
shop, to accommodate the growth Of The machine
making department Of their business.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

tion tax on passengers, and directing an in
quiry whether its charter should not be an
nulled.
The resolutions were made the special
order for next Wednesday, when we shall
see more of this great Maryland Railroad
war. The Baltimore Sc Ohio people have
the opinion of Reverdy johnson, (recently
published } to the effect that the capitation
tax is unconstitutional, and they will, of
course, test in the Courts any adverse action
the Legislature may take.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

sNsw LopoE.-A new Masonic Lodge was in
stituted at Newark, last Friday night, when the
following officers were installed:
W. NJ, Rev. J. France' 9. w, walter ~ " Jur- Wr
uer; j. W., E. d. Porter; Secretary, q. w. Will
liaTs; Treasurer, j. w. Evans. :.
The name Hiram Lodge, A. F. A. NJ, was
adopted being the same as that borne BY an old
lodge which existed in that town thity years
ago' The meetings will be held In the Odd Eel
lows Hall the second and fourth Tuesday night
| in each MONTH
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

LONGEVITY In CAMDEN, DEL.-The names and
ages Of lwenty-three persons, residents Of CAM
dem, 70 years of age and upwards, have been
handsd to us for publication. Nearly all Of them
belong to the Society Of Friends. Their united
ages amount to 1865 an average of more than
so years. Eight of them are 80 years Of age and
upward. Their names and ages are as follows
Loper. sd; VIM. K. Lockwood, 86 Anna Loper,
81: Thomas Howell, 80; Jabez Jenkins, 80 [;
Margaret Lind, 80; John Loud, rs; PAMELA Ad-
ans, T7; Elizabeth Cats, 20; Avery Draper, 75 /;
Arm Sarde, "a Thomas Mifdin, 70; Elijah keg-
is,er, ~ David M.Smith, Il Thomas L. Temple.
II Maria Clark, IL Susan Paine, Ill Ann Smith,
| II Isaac Barry, 20; Thomas Hudson, 20; Mrs.
| Hndson. 70.-MiddletotDn Transcript
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27
Crime.
ATTEMPTED RoBpEnY-MuRDEnous AssAu

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY-MURDERoUs ASSAULT
About o'clock Monday morning three colorcd
men went into the shoe store of Geo. 3. Hagany,
on Second street, and commenced looking at
boots. Presently one Of them, named William
Thomas, ATTEMPTED to conceal and carry OIL q
pair of boots. Mr.. Hsgany detecting him iu tnc
attemnt started TO call an officer instructing Mr..
Hoopes, man in his employ to prevent Thomas
escape.
After Mr.. II. had gone out Thomas attempted
to go, and, drawing large carving knife he had
about his person he made savage onslaught on
Mr.. Hoopos, cutting him severely on one wrist.
Before tho affair had progressed further Mr.. Ha-
gany returned and Oficer Sparks then stepped in
and took the man into custody. Mayor valen-
line Committed the prisoner in default Of $500 ball.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

THE SMYRNA CoNCERT.-The Ti'ats, OF the
10Th, says "The concert given by the ieacsers
and pupils of Smyrna Seminary, nj the Town
Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings last,
was the finest entertainment of the kind ever
given in this town. The oratorio performed,
1.-THE Festival of the Rose" is n fairy scene,
founded upon a csstom said to have prevailed
with the shepherds ameng the mountains OF
Arcadia, that of crownng, with wreath OF
roses, the maiden who had been most correct in
her behavior during the year"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

"A Toledo German, who has been keep
ing saloon for the accommodation of
printers, has been obliged to suspend. On
his books were found the following named
members of the craft -" Der Lain Brin-
Putler Brinter :" Der Tivel;" "Der
Brpter nit der red hair = g Der BrinteI
nit hair not shoost so red"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

THE County SEAT AT CHESTER The indig-
nant but trembling protest Of West Chester,
against any thought of removing the county seat
to Coatesville, seems to have fallen nnhecded and
| the Coatesvillians and many other villains Qrom
| o West Chester view) go on talking md planning,
| as though West Chester did not exist.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

ACCIDENTAL young man BY the name o oi
william Ii. Lewis, residing near Wyoming, while
out cunning q few days ago, accidentally shot
himself through the arm, near the shoulder,
fracturing the bone and tearing the flesh. His
gun was standing in some bushes, and seizlng
1t hastily twig caught the hammer, when 1t ex-
ploded, producing the above result.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

Pocket PicKnD-HEAvY Loss. On Friday
Mrs. john Wier went to Philadelphia TO pay bills
amounting to $500; she and her husband Keep
inc 4 grocery store on Market street above 12th.
she went to one place and paid $400, and called
at another store to pay $110O, but not finding the
nroprietor 10 she strolled up Eighth street exam
iug new styles of goods. When she returned 70
thss All loo had been cut out. Mrs. Wier remembers
a woman standing near her for some time and
believes il was she who picked her pocket.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

IScENpIARIsM IN DELAWARE CouNrv-ARRESr
or THE INcEN oIARY.-We have already noticed
several iucendlary fires In Delaware county, Pa.
On Wednesday, 10Th INST, there was another. BY,
which the barn of Lewis Pancoast, in Springfield
twp, was destroyed. just before the fire Mrs
Paucoast had refused admission to 40 ugly look
inc yagabond who asked for something to eat.
ue disappeared behind the barn and almost i'm
mediately afterwards 1t was discovered 10 be on
fire. The fellow was arrested near the burning
building aud taken to Jail at Media. 1t was
thougbt that possibly he might be the man who
set IN fire Mr.. Palmor's barn, in Upper Darby
and little girl who had seen man near the barr
lust before the fire was sent for. She imnediatel,
| identified the prisoner as the man she had thel
seen. The man is described as n fellow with
| low brow and hideous conntcnance. he is al
| Italian and rives his name as Santino Viacava.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

NEW FREIGHT HoUsE.-The Wilmington Il
Reading Railroad Company is having erected nt
the intersection of their road with Liberty street,
lust beyond the gas works, a small frame build
ing to be used as temporary freight house. Ac-
cess is had to it by means OF switch from the
siding of the Z. w. s. B. r. II. now being used
by the new road, and no steps are being taken
towards the extension Of the main road to the
Company's lot fronting on Newport road oppo'
site Chestnut street. There are some difficulties
about the right Of way, we believe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

Opp FELLOWS HALL Ce.-At the annual meet
ing of the stockholders Of this corporation on
Wednesday afternoon week, the following were
elected officers for the ensuing year:
Presldent-Jesse Sharpe.
Secretary and Treasurer-Henry Eckel.
Curators-Dr. Henry F. Askew. Philemma
Chandler, John G. Yates, Jacob Butz, 8. w. Hol-
lingsworth, John L. Thompson, Daniel Farra,
Archibald Crozier, Joshua Maris, Peter Springer.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

A Coon IsyEsrMENT.-Undcrt this head Is ad-
yertised elsewhere valuable shell-lime property,
and coal business at Seaford, ia this State. MIR.
Gawthrop. one of the owners, is about to remove
to Philadelphia, la connexion with the transfer
of the Mt. Carmel Coal Co. g Office TO that CITY,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

HoRsE TurEF.-The stable of Mr. J. g. Abbott
of Camden, was entered on Wednesday morning
and his horse taken away, the thief carefully re-
locking the door. Mr.. Abbott tracked the horse
as far as Dover. On Wednesday afternoon, the
with man to whom he was trying to sell the
horse, drove into Dover, but upon being accost-
cd by an acquaintance with "Why, Phil. you
have got new horse,' made excuse to his COM
panion that he wished to see a relative down
towu abandoned the animal and vehicle and
iimade tracks, chase was soon got up, but
Phil. somehow managed to double on his pursu-
ers and got away. Mr.. Abbott recovered hit
horse -Detdrdreun.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

CHARGE OF RoBBING THE MAn.-Before US.
Commissioner HITLER. i'll Philadelphia, Thursday
William Courtney had hearing on the charge ot
robbing the mail.
Francis j. Pennock testified that defendant
carried the mail between Pennngtonville and OK
ford. and that about fnri weeks ago he gave TO
defendant to carry letter containing eighty dol
lars it was stamped. and he was TO take II I"
the Bank at Octorara When he returned ne re-
ported that the letter had been lost, and remarked
q Do you think I'D be here If had not lost 1t I
On the Thursday night following when he came
into PenningtoLvi!le with the mail he was ar
rested aud searched. On his person were seventy
dollars and check for eight or nine dollars,
| sipued w Dohbins. One of the notes witness
Identified as twenty dollar bill he had given tt
| him. rThe check taken from defendant was pro
duced and Identified The letter Courtney re
| ceiyed was directed T., the teller of the bank.
| l.. W. Dobbins sworn.-l am assistant postmas
Ter at the Octorara, Pa, Post-office on the lSil
| of December enclosed check 10 letter, ant
directed It to A j. Widener, South Second street
Philadelphia IL was put into the mail pouch ant
| handed to defendant. On his return he told VIII
mess he had lost Pennock's letter and day-boos
The cheek enclosed 10 letter afterwards go
from Mr.. Penpock It was taken from the pris
oner The accused was committed 10 default Q
e2,5O0 for his appearance at the February teri
OF the United ststeS EonEt,-'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

DEDICATION OF NEW CHURcu.-The new
Colored Union American church at Newark will
be dedicated on the 3Oth instant. with appropriate
ceremonies. The building is q new one. of frame,
| "a by 36 feet, and work on 1t commenced about
the 1st Of October, and was completed on the
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

Nor 80. The Midaletown Transcript says
there is no truth in the report that its editor
thinks of coming to Wilmington,t to start paper;
The matter was merely talked about last fall, and
hence the rurnOr.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

An ANTi-WoMAN's RIGHTS LECruRE.-..A
woman, calling herself Madame Ducker," is to
lecture in Middletown in opposition to woman
nounce the practice Of women appearing in pub
lic Middetown has already heard Miss Olive
Logan on the other sdeof the question and seems
to have got interested in the matter for we see
that Rev. DIR. McCabe is to deliver two lectures
Worhan's Work. and the other on " Woman 5
Rights, and Womaas Wrongs"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

|, News has been received at New York of
the total loss of the ram Atlanta, sold TO
Salnave's Government. She was wrecked
near Fortune Island lis believed no lives
we're lost, -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27
LOCAL NEWS.

X. or PA new Lodge of knights of Pythais,
called Union Lodge, No. 3s, of New Jersey, was
organized at Pennsgrove,on Wednesday evening,
the 10Th inst
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27
ageoetrp.
Tho Lost Poem.


BY J. n DOWNING.
wrote splendid poem once,
A masterpiece, thought II,
And ssnt 1t to the printer,
But I'm sure he never got II.
Because for days, and weeks, and months
1 read, ard scanned, and sought
tt roughout the paper for my gem,
Alas, to find 1t not.
Tho substance remembered we'll,
But strove and str0ve in vain
The wording to recall. that
Might write 1t DER again.
No. no. twas gone, forgotten quite,
And never would, twas plain,
Those sparkling rhymes re'emanate
From my inspired brain.
"Beaste. Birds and Other Things" twas calle'
theme which furnished me
A chance my knowledge to display
OF natural history.
TIE camel was the fret reptile
At which ont ct made,
BY saying that in different lands
Such differeLt parts he played.
That the EsquimAlix OF Ireland,
Where came's numerous were,
Harpooned them in the jangles
And skinned them for their fur.
While Hottentots Of De mark,
~ jolly set Of bricks,
Silly removed their pois'nous fangs
Then taught them lots Of tricks.
Ispoke about the gentle mule,
So careful Of Its young,
And in most laadatcry stratus
The tape worms praises sung.
The porpoise, skunk and unicorn
(rhat folks might bettor know 'em),
As feathered warblers held a place
In that lamsnted poem.
told how through the briny deep
The ostrich loved to glide,
While ileet-wipged kangaroos o'erhead
Would skim the flashing tide.
couldn't slight that rare bivalvc,
The elephant, you know,
With form Of faultless symmetery
And fleece as white as snow.
No more than ], the whippoorwill,
Whose known ftrocity
Makes him q terror far and wide,
Could pass unnoticed by.
The elk, that gaudy insect,
OF gorgeous, dazzling hucs.
To speak about to some extent
didn't dare refuse.
That well-knowii pet, the shark,
thought 'twoud be as well to say
No household was complete without
With its attractive way.
In fact nothing overlooked.
Outside ihe human race.
That in treatise such as This
l thought deserved place.
Complete it was In every sepse,
Which makes me realize
Its loss more keenly than would
Had it been otherwise.
Howe'er I've learned at length to sly,
When it DER cls uds my mind,
"Though hard, perhaps twas for the bcs
hope feel resigned"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-01-27

TURNED UP.-The Cecil Wing has unearthed
Professor" N. G. Dougherty, late principal OF
the Classical Seminary at North East. Our read
ers may remember him as the young villain who
SO narrowly escaped with his life from the infur-
lated brothers of one of his own scholars, a very
younw girl, whom he had led astray.. he also
had figured previously in the courts Of this coun-
ly on d charge similar in character. but not iu
enormjty. He is now principal Of morris Clas-
sic Institute" for young ladies, at Morris, Grundy
County, Iii. 1t is a bad position for such man
TO hold.