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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24
HENRY WARD BEECHER.


The New York Star, of Sunday, has
candid and creditable little article on Beech
er's invitation and prompt consent to oflici-
ate at the funeral of George Wakeman, the
journalist and magazine writer. The Star,
though professedly independent, is of course
Democratic, to suit its New York audience,
and its frank ayowals are the more honora-
BILE, in the face of that fact, and ofthc scan
dalous abuse that has characterized many OF
Its party contemporaries, when they have
had occasion to mention Mr.. BeecLer. The
article in question says;
"When Mr.. Raymond died and the grief
stricken family turned instinctively to MIR.
Beecher for help, and the profession Joined
in unison request that he should utter the
last farewell, tho M vi called attention to
the fact that whenever the nation or this
community needed mouth piece, whenev-
er any great occasion demanded speaker, il
wall or glee was to be uttered, the eyes
of one and all turned intuitively to one maj
Henry Ward Beechcr. And SO it Is day
after day, and so it was yesterday when III,
death of Mr.. Wakeman was announced, al
though the two had never met, save al
speaker and reporter, the first thought il
connection with fitting honor to his memor,
was ''can we gel Mr.. Beecher to come owe
to us?" Application in the name of thu
widow and the professions was made, and Al
immediate reply was returned, of course, il
the affirmative. We owe much to any true
hearted man in this life, but we doubt it W,
owe as much as profession to any singl
man, as to him who is always ready, Away
sympathetic, always kin d, aud never atrai
to stand in gap. It's all On , to him. Ray
mond, Richardson, Wakeman, each notabl
in his speciality, each seeks the last word q
encomium and encouragement from great
hearted friend, In view of these facts, W
strain no point in suggesting that the black
guarding of MIR. Beecner may well be left I
emigrants from La Crosse"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24
NO SAFER OR BETTER INVESTMENT
THAN THE
FIRST MORTGAGE 7 PER CENT.
COLD BONDS
pF TIE
Central Railroad s Iowa
1t 95. Free from Tax.

This railroad runs 2S4 miles north ard south
through the nest and most thcky settled portion Of
the magnificent sta o oil Iowa, aad Is the only link
wanting t. connect the railway csnres ut st louis
d st. Panl by an uubroken Hue, 4T miles shorter
than any EXISTING route. his Road uffers IN Il ad.
vanlages The JlnliiHg of thu railroad Ii ,r b from
st Paul to Duluth, ~ The head of Lake sl erioI.
where live railroads will soon centre-the copslruc
ton Of the North Pacific railroad, already begdn-
anh the rapid development eft q new and productive
country ia Minnesota and the Northwest must fur.
Ssh large Southern traffic AS The Upper Missjs.
rippi II frozen over during the Winte. aud its nay
cation Is often uncertain during tine Summer, from
low water, this road must have at all times large
Dnria.ss at sumo seasons ol the year It's. cOnuec-
lions wi other lines Interested by mu .ual owner
chip or running arrangements, Will give it slmost
the entire north ami south travs between its term-
nal points and their vicinity
rms road will have great advantage uyer any
otaer western line IN carfying the best quality Of
coal from wheie 1t IL abundant In Southern Iowa to
Northern Wa and Minnesota. where mono is TO h,
found, and Ia securing Ie.nrn lr~ights OF lumber
| which the demand is very great,
he cinslructioh Of the iuad Is not an experiment
| DEPENDENT upon any uac,r ain negotiation of It's
bonds IL s III the hands Of gentlemen Ut wealth and
ability, comprising many leading bankers and rail.
rad builders of experiences Furly-ex miles Of the
ine arc jn Completed, and eghty-eeht M les more
Ne grated An abundant snpply of iron, ties, and
other materials has been contracted for. The Com.
pany have large and daily Increasing surplus oi
money gu hand, aud the STOCK subscriptions and the
-ules Of bonds give them ample means To push Inc
work Forward, 70 tnat, with favorable weather, II is
eA pecled that the whole line will he cOnpltt 81 This
| seaeOn,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24
Wilmington Annual Con ference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.



PoRT DEposIT, March 10th.
This morning, conference was opened with
prayer by Rev. \. W. Milby.
kew. stephen Johns (cul0red,) member of the
Delaware Conference was introduced. Rcsolu-
lions recommending the Ladies' and Pastors
Christian Union were adopted.
Rev. j. IL. Lightbourne, A. Goodman, A. w.
Milby were appointed u committee to prepare q
series OF resolutions expressing the OF this
Conference Oh the death OF John McClintocR, ID.
ID.
The following named local preachers were
elected to deacOn's orders Joseph j. Deveraux,
and A. j. Crozier.
The special committee In the case of Vaughan
Smith, reported as follows: rhe committee in
the case of brother Smith against whom certain
charges were preferred by brother j. Elliott,
having heard the statements OF the parties us well
| as oil THE evidences pruunced beg leave to report
that they do not find that brother Smith has been
guilty OF amy moral wrong, and therefore recon-
mead that bis character pass Nevertheless, iu-
nsnnch as there are clearly admitted claims held
ny brother Elliot against either brother Smith,
or the Snow Hill district, the comn,iltce are ot
tue opinion, and report TO the coniei nee, TINT
there Is Just and proper ground for the arbitra-
ton. provided in the discipline for sach cases, and
therefore offer the following:
Resotred, That all matters In controversy, be-
| tween brother smith and brother Elliott be re-
ftrrcd to arbitration as provided for in the discl-
pline." The report was adopted aud his charac.
ter passed.
The report II the committee on the American
and Foreign Christian Union was received and
| adopted. 1t approves the objects of this Asso-
citation and recommends ii to the favorable com
sideration and support OF the Methodist people.
Al 10 O'Clock the report of the Bsard OF Stew
ards was made, showing the following COLLECTIONS
tor the worn out preachers, widows and orphans
rs, LOO 3d.. which is mn increase Of S4l7.46 ove
Inc Contributions uf the year previous. Till
amount was distributed with great care between
two superannuated, three suptrnumerary, three
effective preachers, twelve widows and Two or
phans. The Chairman also reported that an nc
Of Incorporation had been secured from th,
| Legislature Of the state OF Delaware. The boart
| also reported tavorably to the organization of ,
Confer nee Aid Society, but desired still furthe
tiue To mature plan. They were allowed /,
| continue under authority OF the Conference, AM
! report at the next annual session.
Complimentary resolutions were passed thank
| Ing Rev. A. Ritlenhousr for the very eXeellen
missionary sermon preached on Friday evening
| resolution was also passed instructing I'M
Secretary 10 give the notice required by the set
tlement adopted by the Philadelphia and vii
| miugton Conference OF n demand for the nav
meDt OF certain moneys dne this Conference on
| yeiI hence. The Bishop prGsepted the follow NJ
report Of the vote Of The lay members of on
church throughout the Conf renee on the aues
ton OF lay delegation in the General Conference
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The latest and most startling political event is
the establishment of little newspaper at Harris
burg, by DR., John II. Gihon. recently private
secretary TO the Governor,and the announcement
that it will advocate General Gcary for the Presi-
deney 1t has just printed a correspondence be-
tween ito editor and the General, in which the
latter refers to the fact that he only became Go
vernon Through "a deep sense of duty to my
" country He therefore prefers to retire 10
happiness in private life, though he is willing,
nevertheless, to receive yet higher honore, if he
lean only obtain them, by more efficient and
" faithful discharge of his present duties.
Probably a more sublime spectacle was ncvcl
exhibited The return of Cncinnatus from pillow
to forum, and Westinghouse resignation of Ii.
commission, pale their Intellectual fires beside
the Governors self sacrifice.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24
THE DELA WARE 1RIBU NE Is

THE della WARE 1RLB UNE Is
issued from the COMMERCIAL office,
every Thursday morning, and contains
principally reading matter published IN
the Daily. II is the largest paper, ana
contains BY far the most reading matter
efthose published on the Pensnsulo.-
Terms, 7Wo dollars per annuns.
THE COMMERCIAL JOB OFFICE
Is amply provided Nth printing mater
ial of the latest styles, and our work Is
done equal to Philadelphia offices, end
at no higher rates.
THE OFFICEof the COMMERCIAL
and TRIB UNE is at the s. w. Corner
Of Fifth and Market Streets, Whining
ton, Delaware.
JENKINS O. ATKINSON.
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seem to extend great way from home, or
else an understanding exists between the.
sRing" and Its tools that 1t will preach one
doctrine. whilst they shall practice another
the .Ring' shall be "a friend to my
color" whilst those who revolve around It
shall be friendly with all colors. That is
the way matters are being worked here
by the "White Mans Party, few. OF
the immaculate stand up in the public
places and cry aloud, "D--n the niegers,"
to attract the attention of the passers-by,
whilst their dirty minions, according to pre-,
vious instructions, are creeping around
amongst the colored population making
everlasting protestations of regard and
friendship. Shame on such brazen hypo-
cracy! Such men are not fit or creditable
associates for respectable colored people.
They would contaminate even the lowest
of the race on short acquaintance, and the
Africans being aware of this will give them
the cold shoulder.
But, Mr.. Editor, must stop. So, wish
ing you great success and many victories in
your war with traitors,
remain, yours respectfully,
| NuNoUAM Non PARATus.
FREDERIoA, DEL. March 81, 1870.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

From the way the Deidwareon founders
over the Fifteenth Amendment it is evident
ly frightened. -Smyrna Times.
This is perfectly true; the Ring was never
more demoralized than now. 1t affected to
despisc the "Third Resolution" of the Re-
publican Convention in 1868, and laugh al
the progress of the 10Th Amendment. But
the day has broken at last, and 1t sees the
Republican party coming forward with solit
ranks, to drive it from the places it hal
abused. No wonder the Ring organ ''floun
ders " 1t has received tens of thousands o
dollars from our depleted treasury, and will
have to founder worse, when that source O
| feed is cut off.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The REPUBLICAN, PARTY of this State,
needs, first, enthusiasm; second, close,
thorough organization. The former it is al
ready rapidly acquiring. Mark the express
sion Of letter from Kent county, few
days ago:
"We are steadily gaining ground, and
will carry Kent county, for the whole Re-
publican ticket,nex fall, by an overwhelm-
" ing majority"
That's the talk let it be justified by the
facts, when it comes to the tests. We want
to gain ground, and to enlist the active sym
pathy and support of every honest, and
earnest citizen, who desires to reform the
State Government.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

Death OF Rev. Edward thompson. d. ID.
Bishop Thompson, of the NJ. Z. Church,
lied at Wheeling, West Virginia, Tuesday
morning, at half past ten o'clock.
He was en- route to Jersey City, to Off
ciate in the conference about to be held
there, having preached at the West Virginia
Conference at Charlestown, Kanawha coun-
ty. last week.
Bishop Thompson was born in England in
the year 1910, but came to this country when
only nine years of age. He afterwards stu
died medicine and attended lectures in Phil-
adplphia and in Cincinnati. lie commenced
life as a physician, but soon entered the CHRIS
tiau minis try. In 1888 he was received into
the OHIO Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and was stationed at different
periods in Norwalk, Sandnsky, Cincinnati,
and Wooster, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan.
In 1888, DIR. Thompson was chosen President
of the Norwalk Seminary, Methodist in.
stituton. Five years after he was elected
Professor of Mental and Moral Phil
osophy IN the University of Michigan
A few years later, he was appointed edi.ol
of the Ladies' RepoSito q, Methods
monthly, in Cincinnati, and, while in this
position, was elected President of the Ohio
| Wesleyan University, at Delaware, in thai
State In 1860 he was elected to the editor
ship of the Christian Advocate. by the Gen
eral Conference. In May, 1864, the Genera
Conference, held in this city, elected hin
Bishop. He presided over the Philadelphia,
Conference in March. 1860, aud would havi
presided over the Newark Conference a
Jersey City, which commences to-day, if HI
had not been overtaken by death. Like th,
late DIR. McClintock, Bishop Thompson wa
man of marked ability, thorough culture
and very studi, lis habits. He was regarded
US one of the most learned aud eloquent min
listers of the Methodist Church, aud hi
death will be sincerely mourned by thou
sands besides the members of that Churcl
of which he was so bright an ornament.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE has pas.
sed finally very important act of incorpor-
alton, for the "Jersey Shore, Pine Creek,
and Buffalo Railway Company" This is a
line contemplated to run from Jersey Shore,
in Lycoming county, by connection with
various pieces Of road, to Buffalo, and it is
claimed that it will bring a large portion Of
the immense Canada and Lake trade, centre.
ingin that city, to Philadelphia. The bill
granting the charter also provides for the
exchange of six millions Of Pennsylvania
Railroad bonds, for an equal amount of the
bonds of the new company, those paid cut
TO be sold, of COURSE, and the proceeds to the
construction of the new line.
This is an extensive project, and one that
may either be valuable and important ad-
dition to Pennsylvania's railway system, Of
simply splendid scheme of plumber. Ii
the Senate, on Thursday, the vote on pas
sing it, was 90 to l2 and in the House, yes
terday, 50 to 81.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

TIE WORLD, with its usual spleen, COM
ments adversely on the action OF Congress,
in appropriatlng a years salary OF Judge
of the Supreme Court, for the benefit of the
widow of Judge Stanton, and asks, what
would the Tribune say 10 proposition
6 to appropriate from the public funds mo
g ney to pay a years salary,as Chief Justice
g to the daughters Of the late Roger b.
Taney?'
1t is difficult to predict what the Tribune
will say on any subject, but the loyal people
of this country would quickly say that this
nation owes no debt of gratitude 10 Chief
Justice fancy, and it isa large exercise Of
eniency when the people give his memory
a kind oblivion.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

Grace Greenwood writes from Washington that
good many of the good old seeesh went to hear
Senator Revels, hoping he would BIZ bombastic
or bizarre, or ungrammatical, aud SO afford mark
for ridiculc. But be grieyously disappointed
them, Tor if his speech was not remarkable for
brilliant cloquence or powerful argument ii was
earnest, reasonable, iu excellent TASTE eminently
respectable In every way. and read in calm,
sclf-possessed manner, except, perhaps, in the
very commencement, and with good emphasis
and pronunciation And so the poor Seccsh who
so hated the "nlgger," had to gnaw their old file
like the viper Of whom we rend
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The CONFERENCES of number of our
most influential Qlakers, upon Indian mat
tiers at Washington, recent meetings with
the heads of departments, and the presence
in the East, of Samuel NJ Janney, lead us to
hope that something more important than
even the present work, as il appears in Ne
braska, and Kansas, will soon be attempted,
1t is something like a reproach, though q
most unjust and unkind one, uttered by the
opponents OF the Quaker Policy, that the
Friends have as yet been placed in charge
only OF the most easily controlled tribes,
whose location on reservations is substantial.
~ permanent. The country will soon ask
that the tribes Of the Plains, and the turbu-
lent roye,s of the North, shall! be made the
objects Of such an effort as has now for q
year been in progress in Kansas and Nc
braska. With the experience already had,
and the success achieved, we shall be at least
willing and we think the Friends will be, IL
try wider and more difficult field, for thi.
truly Christian work.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The Wilmington Commercial tells the
people of Delaware the times are propitious
and that they can put down the Democratic
ring which has so long ruled over them II
they will but bestir themselves promptly
NetV York Times.
The times are propitious the Democratic
Ring, which but yesterday was insolent, de-
liant, and tyraunical as ever, is to-day, apolo.
getic, argumentative, and full of words
The people of Delaware have the power
within their grasp 10 shake off these barna-
Giles upon our ship these fungi which have
grown fat with sucking the public. The
present is the great opportunity, and the
people must not suffer it to pass.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The Democratic managers, in the New Jersey
Legislature, had on hand, at the session just
closed, several charming schemes, to cut up va
lions counties and piece them together in such a
way as that their party might still hope to pre-
serve Its control Of the Legislature, including The
choice oil the next United States Senator. The
whole latch of outrages, eight in all, were voted
on on Thursday, and all defeated, two Democrats
being absent, and Others voting with the Repub-
licans. So the little snakes were all killed the
-fscPnbiieane pIus the Fifteenth Amendment, can
carry Jersey Aeck. Cattell or some other
good man can go to the Senate and everything
is quite ioyey
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24
csuidn't Divide the spoiis


The Democratic Legislature OF New York has
not succeeded in agreeing upon the police bill
and the new charter for the government OF the
city, concocted by the leaders for private and
party aggrandizement. The spois were too rich,
a division was difficult, contending claims could
not be justified, and the quarrel has caused the
rejection of the bills by the Legislature.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

WE NEVER HAVE HEARD Of an instance,
and we doubt whether there has ever been
one, when so-called Reform movement,
on the basis Of ''no party did not prove, in
the end, worse swindlc than the one it was
intended to upset. The latest pretty in
stance Of this is among our Republicans il
Chicago. They complained 81 their city
government abandoned party tics, 1t HE
last falls city election confessed With the
Democracy in " no party movement Iii
yded the nominations nearly equally; and
b. combination OF nearly all tie ncwspa-
papers on one side, beat the regular party
ticket. They are now enjoying the fruits d
their victory. Listen 10 the statements Of ,
correspondent
1.-The people in this county whD did no
vote the " Reform or fusion ticket last fall
are considerably amused, and a. the same
time shocked, at recent developments
which SLOW several " retormers in q yer,
unpleasant light. mentioned some TIM
ago how the new county Clerk aud TreAsur
or after having stumped the county vehem
emily calling for reuenchment, denouneinl
the then incumhents for taking the liberia
ftIo tHt INV dlllNtu lHtlD, anu prom
sing to be contented with only REASONABLE
salary, and how when they got into onic
they snapped their fingers in the face Of thri
promises scornfully refused the handsom
alary rendered them in lieu Of fees. and mr.
now the worst style Of Title Barnacles.
. Well, another Of the parly of reform
and integrity-no less person than the Pre-
sident of the Board Of Supervisors nov
proved to have taken bride for or as a re
suit Of, his vote for the location of tn
County Normal School. lie darent den,
receiyng the lot from large owner of pro
perry in the favored locality, nor Of havip
asked for it and demanded it, but ATTEMPT
TO escape by urging that lie thought ID
transaction "a inke, and don't know VIVA
the lot was given to him for
And it may be added, too right here
that another nice point in the arrangement
was the election. in the Republican city O
Chicago, of some two or three Democrat
delegates to the State Constitutional Conyen
ton, in which body, the Republican MAORI
~ happened to be very small indeed an,
that tho three Democrats voted straight out
wish their party, on every question tia
arose. On the whole we should Judge tba
he Chicago rtaple will be satisfied with
single staar!.lsg. .. lais l:gt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

Col. A. II. Grimshaw, chairman Of the Repub-
lican County Committee, has issued a call for the
general county meeting, to be held at New CASTLE
on the 9th of April, at II o'clock. The duties of
this Convention arc TO fix u time for holding
the nomination election for Sheriff and Coroner,
and to appoint a County Executive Committee.
The time Of meeting is somewhat earlier than
has heretofore been customary. That of our last
campaign, QS6S) was held on the 2sth of May.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

Army Corps, just published by ]. L. Killgore, Is
q book of great interest to Delawareans in gene-
raj, and one to DO cherished by. the many friends
Of the gallant General in this city. 1t is a memoir
rather than biography, and relates With much
cearness the brilliant history Of his military SER
vices during the late war. It gives expression
to the general regret at the slowness of
the promotion Of one who showed such admirable
qualifications as a soldier and commander, and as
illustrating the thorough understanding in the
army of the hardness OF such recognition, quotes
poem devoted 10 General smyth, while colonel
commanding brigade, by Surgeon Reynolds, Of
the Irish Brigade. The first verse Is as follows
although stars are falling very thick,
On many q curl us srot.
And warriors rising very quick
Who never heard ehot
And many Gght went through,
And lauIels won In every strife,
There's not star for you, Tom Smyth,
There's not star for YOU"
The circumstances of his tragic death from
wounds received at the head of his brigade at the
very close of the war, IRE graphically related.
he died on the day of Lees surrender, and was
the last officer Of the National army killed in
the war.
The adoption of the Fifteenth Amendme Mt
| will be signalized by the National Anti SlIrery
Standard in dropping from It's title the words
"Anti.Savery." II will also change It's form,
adopting the quarto, and will devote attention to
general questions OF national interest. We think
it can hardly fail to succeed in It's new field.
From j.. .Lippincott s. Co. we have received
"The Records of Living Officers of the United
States Navy and Marine Corps" by Lewis r.