Smyrna times., 1872-09-25
Delaware Politics.

a full O'Conor and Adams electoral ticket will be
produced in the field in Delaware shortly.
The Republicans of this town organized a Grant
and Wilson Club Saturday last, with DIR. w. I.
Collins as President; and l.. Il. Johnson, Vice
President.
Attention is called to the fact, by many Of the
newspapers, that according to a law passed by Con-
gress IN 1871 the Congressional ballot must be dis
tinct from the rest of the ticket, this year.
The Vacancy Filled.-The vacancy on the Demo-
cratic Legislative ticket in Kent county, caused by
the declination of William Gooden. was filled ON
Saturday last by the nomination OF William l..
Clough.
The Sussex Journal anti. ring Democrat, calls
for the removal of John II. Paynter Chairman of
the Democratic Central Committee. He entirely |
ignores that pa per in the way of patronage, and all
other respects.
The Democrats Of Sussex TO make an impos-
ing demonstration at Georgetown on the 9Th of
October, and speeches expected by Hons. Eli
Salisbury and VIM. G. Whitley, Charles B. Lore,
c. w. Wright, and Others.
The Republicans of this town will hold public
meeting on Saturday night next, in front of Fox
wells hote, ,at o'clock Addresses will be delivered
by Maj. Lohand, Hon. N B. Smithers, and perhaps
e. V. Massey and DR.. Samuel Marshall.
A large Republican meeting was held in Will
mington on Monday evening last which was ad-
dressed by Maj. Lofand and Hon. B. Smthers.
An imposing torchight procession paraded the
streets and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested
Joseph C. Hutchinson was nominated for the
Legislature by the Republicans of Appointments
on Saturday. AT the nomination election the
l4th there was tie between Mr.. J. S. Hand and
Mr.. Hutchinson and the nomination postponed
until Saturday last.
Republican Ticket-The Republicans of Sussex
| he ;ola
Daniel ]. Layton. Representatives. Jas. HI. Deputy
VIM. nj. Gum, Garrett S. Layton, DIR. VIM. T..
Woods, George w. James, John w. Short. Sheriff,
| Eli r. Sharp. Coroner, James ID. Evans. Levy
Court. Joshua S. Burton, Capt. John T. Atkins.
| Republican meeting was held at Leipsic on
Saturday night last. which was addressed by Maj.
/ Lohand and Geo. V. Massey, Esq, No published
announcement was made, yet there was such large
attendance that the Democrats thought that there
pie out in such force.
The Labor Reformers of Wilmington, as we'll as
the Straight. cutters, snubbed by the New Castle
Democrats at the County Convention on Saturday
last. They desired Mr.. Sam'l J. Wood, thorough
Democrat, put the ticket for Representative, be-
cause he was in favor of the reforms they advocate
but Mr. Wood was not put on, and little attention
was paid TO the organization, which numbers large
Democratic vote.
The Republicans held public meeting at Mil
ford on Friday evening last, in front Of Lewery''
hotel, which was largely attended, and was effec
lively addressed by Geo. v. Massey, Esq, William
Silver, Major Lofand and DIR. Davidson. Th,
State Central Committee held meeting there il
the afternoon and in the evening serenade wa
rendered them. Mr.. Pickles, the chairman, wa
called for but having retired. others spoke in hi
stead. The cOlored people held meeting there tn
same evening, which was addressed by Rev. T.
Stewart.
4 Haze not Found it Yct.-The Denton Union
: responsible for the following: AT the last election
in Delaware, Ex-Governor Salisbury told the Demo
Gratis to cry 'nigger niger nigser!!! 1t ha
its effects with the timld white men. A few day
j ago of the faithful across the ex-Governo
at Harrington. Well. said he Governor yon tol
us last year to cry 'nigger! nigger!h What are W
= TO do now. Horace Greeley has closed our mouth
on the negro! Hold said the Governor we
find out something else TO substitute for the negre
II The Governor and his friends yet looking aroun
O. but have found nothing as yet We would sugge
that the ralyng cry OF that party this fall be plur
>, der plumber -"
|. Serious ChGrges.-A correspondent Of the Con
d mereial claiming to be Democrat, writes to In,
I, paper of Saturday charging gross frauds upon h
party friends at the late city election. We MAX
- the following extract "llega voters did you say
y Yes any quantity of them. Ned Hyatt, a res
70 Gent OF the 5lh Ward. Peter kempf. and fouriet
- others who live all and out of the city, n
naturalized, voted in the Second Ward, for "Simn
IS and free Sunday feasts." Not only was that wa
e full Of fraud, but in the other Democratic ward
IS "Squres." aud County COnstables." stsod at d
polls, and beat or forced back honest voters, al
D, insisted Democrats taking false osths, so tn
DR. could deposit their ballots for the cause.
5, The Working Men of Wilmington, an associ
az ton composed Of men of all shades of polite
M opinion, seem determined to rid themselves Of
obnoxious laws imposed upon the people Of I
IN State by tho last Legislature In another meeti
es last week il resolved to vote for only such
n. didates for the Legislature were in favor Of
|. Making population the basis Of representati'
IN 2. The repeal OF the odIous Attachment La
lis 3. The repeal of the Law taxing Loan Associatio
he The repeal of the ten cent tax on tray
determination was also expressed to ask eve
llS candidate named by either party to specially 81
X. in writing his views on these questions. The seV
ia men giving the most satisfactory answers will
receive the votes Of the workingmen, without regl
'e to locality politics, ard who refuse nsv
'e, or vino evade the questions will be voted for
M them at all.
Tr. Democratic Nominations.-The Democrats Of N
nc Castle County held their County Convention
New Castle on Saturday and nominated the iollt
iat ing candidates: Senator, J. PouIson Chand
de Chrisliana; Representatives. Benz. Fraim, Bran
ns winei William 5. McCaulley, Wilmington; r. L
baldWln, MlD Creeki Orian .. Wier, Wnlte 4
ur- Creek; Sewell G.. Bggs, Pencader; Albert
re- Newton, Red Lion Richardson Ferguson, Ar
inc quinimink. Levy Court, Isaac ~ Lodge, Bran
e wine; Thomas II. Sharpe, Wilmington AdoIp
rer Husbands Christiana; Gardiner l.. Jemison, \
lille Castle; Wilkins Cooch, Pcncader.
the After the nominations were completed,
~; Erery EUening. (non .partzan): "The Cnair I
h,' introduced Mr.. Wright, the Democratic candle
ank for Congress- who made speech which was folio
int by speeches from Hon. WIN. G. Whitley and J
ae 0'Byrne, Esq. both Of whom made strong spec,
in marked contrast, il seemed to us, with
lost Wrght's effort.
ion Why Mr.. Wilin Wasnt Willin' and Why
een Was WilIia'.-fhe trick of Mr.. Geo. w. WllIIi
10 Georgetown. in first refusing and then accepting
:: nomination for EIeclor on the Domocractic tick
in thus explained by a correspondent Of the Il
hen EDeniRg (neutraD: "After Wiln had been sele
IS TO as elector il was urged by hs friends that this
t. would endangcr the chances of Joseph Morris
i"e' the Sherfalty, Morris and Willin are blood
nore tions, and b)th running at tho same time W
me, SAVIOR too much Of the old family regime. So w
r;ad proposed that 20 save Morris at the primary
'~~ tioas from defeat. and insure his selactiou