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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
New Castle.

Our HoTELs--AoooMMoDAT FOR COURT
VIsIToRs. In anticipation Of the commencement
OF Court, all our Hotels are being rehtted, and
made ready for the accommodation OF man and
beast. In order that thirty travellers may not
be inconvenienced in searching their way we
enclose directory
Market St, "CottSge Hotel" John McCallum.
Market st. House" Lewis Schmidt.
'McCann House," John Mahoney.
Delaware, "Star Hotel" William Shearer.
'' Delaware House, i" c. s. Beckett.
"- Eagle Hotel" George whitfield
''Exhange," Joseph Yarnall.
Harmony "Rising Sun" john Regan.
Pearl, " Union House, 4" Dennis Fitzgerald.
Vine, mechanics House." John Finegan.
Shawtown "Green Tree Inn, Hugh McGovern.
BASE BALL.-The Athletic Base Ball Club will
hold meeting this evening. May h, to inaugrate
the season. II it were possible to combine the
three or four clubs in each of which there are
several good players a first nine could be formed
TO make good score for the summer.
SHIPPING Arrivals on May I'd, as follows
Sloop Helen, Truss from Salem, N. j. light.
Tug @ B. Hutohins, Mulford, tow barges.
Barge Sunshine Phosphates to j. s. Wilson.
Smyrna Del. uF
Barge ncle Joe, Taylor, to load piling for
New York.
Yacht Flood Tide, sprawe, from Bristol, Pa.
Arrivals on May 3 -
Sloop Emma, Robinson, light.
sloop Marion, Hunter, coal to John Guyer
& Son.
Schr. E. H. BloIroua, Morris, light.
The following have sailed
Schr. E. H. BloIrOnl, Morris, with phos-
phate to Little Creek Landing.
Barge Uncle Joe wharf piling to j. Z. Griffin,
New York. in tow Of the tug Chesapeake
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The Cincinnati Ticket.


HOW 1T IS RECEIVED BY THE DEMooRATs-No CO.
AIITIoN PROBABLE. 1872 ri
The New York World, of to-day, says, editori-
ally: .r t.lL. A sl.cgi .I
''Wewill not Affect to dissemble our disappoiut.
ment at the failure of the Cincinnati Convention
to nominate Mr.. Adams. We thought, as every
body seemed TO think, that Mr. Greeley would
merely receive q complimentary vote from .
few States on the first one or two ballots, and
then sink out of the contest. The actual
result causes intense astonishment and disap-
pointment, which, we presume, most Democrats
will share. We supposed, and had what We
thought good reasons for supposing that tie
Cincinnati Convention would nominate It's lead
ing candidate with q view to conciliate Demo-
cratic support. But the Convention has in fact
nominated the most conspicuous and heated OPP
ponent Of the Democratic party that could be
found in the whole country. A convention set
on foot by "revenue reformers" has nominated
noted and Jealous protectionist. -i-.
''If Mr.. Adams had been nominated, we should
not have hesitated to advocate his Endorsement
by the Democratic Convention. But with 30 un-
expected and surprising q candidate as Mr..
Greeley. we have no advice to offer. The Dem
ocratc National Committee will meet in this city
next week, and issue the regular call for tho
usual Convention. The sense of the Democratic
party will be authoritatiyely expressed by that
body, and all members Of the party will be bound
by it's action.
pire to guide Democratic sentiment, but prefer
TO watch and follow it,
Our present impression is, that the Democratic
National Convention will ignore Cincinnati en-
tirely and nominate a new tioket-a course III
which It may count upon the hearty support OF
The World.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
ministerial Personals

From paragraph in the New York Observer,
of the present week, it appears that Rev. DIR Will
lam Aikman, formerly of Hanover Presbyterian
Church, in this city, has not accepted the call
rendered him to the charge of a church in Aus
tin, Texas, but goes to Westminster church,
Detroit. The ladies' Of Spring street church,
New York. OF which he has had charge since
leaving Wilmington, presented to him, last week,
a very elegant silver tea service with ice pitcher,
silver and dishes, &c i'm all, twelve pieces -
in token Of their love regard and regret at their
leaving the church, and the teachers and pupils
OF the Sabbath School gave him a set Of Cham.
bers' Encyclopedias. o.
II ia current rumor that Rev. W. II. Thorne
who il now preaching. every Sunday, at the Old
Union Church, for the Free Religious Move
ment. is about to enter on other fields of labor.
Upon inquiry of Mr.. 7. We learn that he will
visit Europe this season and will be absent sew
eral months. He will probably take his depar-
ture within the next ten days.
Rev. Mr. Conkey removed, with his family to
this city, yesterday, and will preach his intro
ductory sermon at the Central tomorrow morn
ing, E..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The Cnptured FIahermen.

ANTICIPATED TROUBLE WITH NEW JERSEY.
The arrest Of the New Jersey fishermen, on
the coast Of their own State, seems likely to
breed trouble, and to bring up the old question
Of Delawares right Of domsin as far as low wa =
ter mark on the Jersey side, within the New
Castle circle OF twelve miles. telegram from
Trenton, in the morning papers, sAys
A serious difficulty has occurred between Jef-
soy and Delaware fishermen. A pGrty Of armed
men in q tug arrested eleven Jerseymen on
Thursday near the Jersey Shore, Penn's Grove,
took them to Wilmington opposite, and fined
them twenty-five dollars each for fishing and in
vading their rights.
The Jerseymen telegraphed to Governor Par
ker who summoned the Attorney General to
meet him here tonight to arrange some plan to
protect Jersey fishermen.
Serious fights are expected at Penns Grove
and other fishing points unless the authorities
Of the two States settle the matter by prompt
interference.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Drnrna and Music.

Joe Jefferson plays in Trenton, N j. on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings of next
week.
The Rossini Sextette Club gave Concert at
West Chester, on Friday evening of last week.
newspapers praised il warmly, but the audience
was small and left the club about SIS. out Of
pocket.
The sale OF tickets for Jsfferson's engage
ment OF of two nights in this city, commences
at Boughman. Thomas & Co. on Monday. The
rates are higher than usual but the desire to
sec the famous portraiture OF Rip Van H'fnkle
is 30 strong, that there will be large audiences.
That popular military drama, The Color
Guard is announced elsewhere, to-day, to re-
turn to Wilmington, on Monday aud Tuesday
evenings, the 18th and 14th. Collins will appear
az the buchanan, =" in much drubble, and
Fannin as Bob Mason the Union Scout.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
NEIcHsoRINc COUNTIES.

Cough lectures in Chester on Monday eve
ming. kNG " IA
The county bridges at Reading paid, in
tolls, this spring, 81, ,4S5.
kate Barnes,o of Havre-de-Grace, was burned
some weeks ago by the explosion Of a coal oil
lamp. and fingered until Saturday last, when
she died.
Samuel Montgomery has received the con-
tract for building the large mill and houses in
South Chester at $4,000
-Thos. Appleby has been elected a director
in the Delaware County National Bank, vice
Joshua p. Eyre, deceased.
Jacob Stautz, Of Hartford county, so exhaus-
ted himself in trying to put out a fire in the
field that he had to be carried home, and he died
shortly afterwards.
Reading would neither furnish suitable
place for the burial of dead animals nor pay a
large salary to it's soavenger, and it had to do
the next best thing-elect anew one. t''
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The Hsal-Hspeook Affair.
TWO. TRIALS FOR THE SAME OFFENCE.

TWO, TRIALS FOR THE SAME OFFENCE.
Il An account of the rencounter between Police
man Heal and Capt, Heacock has already been
published in these columns, and the public is
pretty familiar with the merits Of the case, by
this time.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Heal was brought
before Esquire Frazier, on a writ, and after a
hearing was fined twenty-iy cents and the costs
in the case, and bound over in the sum of 800
to keep the peace. Informality was alleged in
the whole proceeding, and besides, it is stated
that warrant for the arrest OF Heal had been
previously issued by Esquire Publ, who had con-
current iurisdietiofi with ESQ. Frazier. al the
instance Of Attorney. General Lore. Esquire
Puhls warrant was served, yesterday, during the
day, and last evening the trial went on, Attorney
General Lore representing the State Heal was
held in $500 bail for his appearance at Court.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
p.IiticnI Intelllaence.

Governor Ponder, of this State goes, next week
to New York to attend at Mr.. Belmont's house
the meeting Of the National Democratic Executive
Committee. So the Georgetown Journal says.
Some of the Delaware Republican papers argue
that the old Wings are now inclined to leave the
Democratic Party, with whose many misdeeds
they are dsgusted and with which, at any rate
they never were cordially allied
"The Cincinnati Convention may prove f.
asco or name the next President Horace Greeley.
Which has it done, brother Greeley2 otf
Il r. The Press!
1t is remarked that Horace Greeley, next No
vember can write new book; what know
about Big Beat"
Everybody, Radical, Liberal, and Democrat
agrees that the news of Mr. Greeley's nomina-
ton was received all over the country with a
broad grin.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The Peospect In New OaslIe Co.

IFIOIu IIe MIIIOIu INsWs HIlu AUVtII'5tT
The Wilmington journal (Democratic) says
that if things go on as at present it is hardly
worth while to organize in New Castle Co., and
that defeat lie foregone conclusion, So we think.
What with the trickery OF Ward divisions, the
discriminating tax-laws burdening the productive
energy Of the people, the special legislation
giving every facility to capital as against labor
in the matter OF workingmens wages, the an
tediluvan policy of theDemocracy on the repre-
sentation question, and other dsings Of the pat
ent Democracy of Delaware, the party is in bad
odor, not only in New Castle Co, but throughout
the State, and we expect that the results, there
at least, will fully justify the Journals forebo-
dipns ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Fruit in Southern Delaware.

MEETING OF THE sEAFoRD ASSOCIATION.
The Southern Peninsular Fruit Growers As
sociation held meeting at Seaford, on Thursday.
The proceedings related chiefly to the business
OF the association. The peach prospect is re-
ported az even worse than the indications of
February. late frosts having nipped the buds to
an appreciabls extent. The strawberry crop,
according to present appearances, will be very
large. Apples, pears and cherries promise large
yield. Blackberries and raspberries suffered in
the cane from the extreme cold Of last winter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Whnt n Funny Old Pop!

THOMAS ROACH OF PRIME HOOK NECK.
The Milford Mems, which is always picking up
something odd, says:
"There lives in Prime Hook Neck Sussex
Co., about 10 miles from Milford, very re-
spectacle old gentleman named Thomas Roach.
Thomas is 76 years of age, is the father of %
children, and has never seen locomotive, rail-
road car or track. He is an industrious, mod
erately active man, aud in good health for one
of his age; but ''the dearest spot on earth" to
him, is 'home. sweet home"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Calvary 2. &. Church.
ENLARGEMENT AND nLrnovEMESr OF THE EDuI

ENLARGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE EDHIcE.
Calvary P. E. Church is undergoing repairs
and an addition is being built at the rear end
In This addition, on the ground floor the In
FAINT Sunday School will be held, while
above the chancel viii be located with
in it, and the space now occupied by
the chancel thrown into the audience room.
A tower will be erected on the front Of the
Church. It is also proposed to refurniHh the
church and fresco the walls.
This improvement will increase the sitting in
the church about fifty in number, and will cost
from 81, 900 to $1,000. The lot will also be en-
closed within an iron fence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
FIRST EDITION.
A BOLT.
The Ohio ChOw-ChOwers Won't
stand Greeley.
MEETING AT CINCINNATI, LAST EVENING
CNcrNNArr Nav

CINCINNATI, May 4.
A portion of the Ohio delegation to the Gin
cinnati gathering are dissatisfied with the nom
nations. They held stormy meeting at College
Hall, and several denounced Greeley, while
others eounseled moderation, and expressed
their willingness TO support the ticket.
Several members of the ONO Central Commit
tee of this new movement have resigned their
positions and denounced nominations as pro-
cured by bargain and sale with Gratz Brown.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Personal Intelligence,

General Gialushs A. Pennypacker and DIR. John
Il. Everhart, both Of Chester county, sail for
Europe, in the steamer Scotia, from New York,
or Wednesday, to be absent about five months.
The New York District Attorney has received
notice from John Graham and Elbridge T. Gerry
Of their withdrawal as counsel for Stokes, be
cause the latter, despite their advice to the con-
trary, persisted in publishing card.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
DO the Democrac Accept Greeley 2

Do the Demoer Iey Accept Greeley e.
In order to foment as much quarrel as possi-
ble in the Republican ranks, the Demodratic
managers may pretend for a while to consider
the propriety Of accepting Greeley, and then
turn to their real but previously concealed, pur-
pose Of nominating a candidate of their own.
Tho masses Of the party, however, repudiate
him fatty from the start. The Democratic vo-
ters will not support him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
PennsyIvania.

SUPPOSED MURDER IN sCHuYIKmL COUNTY.
PoTTsvnLE, May 4.
John Simpson, agent of the Lebanon Agri-
cultural Works is suppoced to have been muir
dered on the road between Hamburg and Kerns-
vile. His horse and wagon came into Hamburg,
and his rihed pocket book was found on the
road
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The snnl.burys Rcpudlnte Z. reeIry.

The Dover DeLdoarean, home organ OF Sena-
tor salisbury, and leading Democratic news
paper Of the State, has the following, to-day;
1T is hardly necessary to say that the deci-
sion of the Cincinnati Convention relieves the
Democratic party of any suspicion or apprehen-
sion that may heretofore have been entertained
OF an alliance with the liberal Republicans. The
Democratic party will make It's own nomination
for the Presidency, buckle on its armor and en-
ter the contest to win. +"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
A vital Principle OF Republican Government.

In he Ia,o-mdEing body, all citizens, Of mature
dP, sound mind and tntdiHted by crinle must
he etitdllv represented
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04

PERJuRY Casa case OF the State vs. James
Fl. Ray washeard before Esquire Frazier, yes
terday afternoon, in which the said Ray was
charged by Jno. r. Hill with having sworn false
ly at the November Q871 } term OF the Court to
open judgment against the said Ray, alleged
TO have been procured through default. It was
in evidence on the trial that Ray was duly sum
moned but he denied under oath, that he had
any knowledge of the service upon him, and as
no malicious falsity could be proven on the part
OF Ray, the case was dismissed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04

DAssAGE TICKETS from England and Ireland
now reduced to sA. DRAFTS also redu 5ed 10
low figure with the decline la gold.
- N A. H. GRIMSHAW,
mar No. 3 and 4, West Third Street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
spain

A GENERAL RISING EXPECTED To-DAY-HoNoRs TO
DON CARLOS AND AoDo.
MADRID, May 4.
The rising Of the oarlists on a large scale ii
expected to-day, in Cobolonias.
In is reported that Don Carlos and Rodo were
received at yerd, with the ringing Of bells and
cheers Of people.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The Indirect Claims.
WHAT THE LONDON TIMES WANTS.

WHAT THE LONDON TIMES WANTS.
@ LONDON. May T.
The Times urges President Grant to send to
the Geneva Tribunal communication suspend
ing the original American Case, including the
indirect damages.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04

OARPFTs, MATTINGs, WINDOW SHADES.
" v. e ARCHAMBAULT.
N. & cor. Eleventh and Market streets.
New style English Tapestry Carpets, 81 81, Si.50.
All wool Ingram Carpets, IS, 81, S1H, S1.12.
WoOl-nllng Iugrain arpets, 80, Is, 90, 62c.
Hemp Rag, and List Carpets, 25, 81, 80, &C.
Tapestry Ingram Cardets, yard wide, S1.SI.
Wool Dutch diulng-rJom Uarpete, 90, 82, Tbc.
Floor Oil Cloths, cut all widths, 90 SO, Toe.
Velvet and Tapestry, Mas and Rugs $l.25 TO Sc.
WHITE AND RED CHECK MATING.
100 rolls White Mating all widths o. 25, 81, s7c
100 rolls Red Check Mating 81, 81, ,45 soc.
CHEAP LOTS DRY GOODS
Damask Table Linens, SH, 60, 80. 10, SIC.
Honeyeomb Bod Quilts, 81 20, 81 81, s1.t0, So.
Coored bordered towes, 7, 8, 1912, 8.
Damaged Lot white Piques, 25, 81, SIC.
Dolly Warden Chtntzas, fast cOl0rBonly 10c.
Wide Sheetlng aud Pillow Mullins 16 to SIC.
Light Dress and Shirting Chintzes, ike. p
Full line of Spring Dress Goods, 25, 81, SOC.
N. E cor. Eleven h and Market Streets,
my41t p PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Weather Record.

~. REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
rV WAsHNGToN, May 4.
Rising barometer with clear and clearing wea-
and northwesterly winds will prevail over Mid
die States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

At the 73rd monthly meeting of the Germa-
mia Loan Association, 500 sold at per cent.
premium; 500 at 10 per cent $500 at 90 per
cent; and 5000 at SO per cent.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Citi-
zens Loan, 81, 900 sold at 3411 per cent. premi-
um; $1,000 at 3415 per cent; $1,000 at 3414 per
cent; 800 at "a per cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Congress.
SENATE.
WAsHINaroN. Nav. A.

WASHINGTON, May A.
Mr.. sumnsr's bill, prohibiting distinction on
the account of race or color in the District pub
lie schools, was taken up. -' % 4.s.'a o'ti h'
Mr.. Bayard denounced it as unwise and cruel,
and said that il it passed it would react upon
the party forcing it upon the people. ''-' s."
HOUSE. e"' 60
Five minutes tariff speeches were either read
or filed. g'-l A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04

The BIBLE School CoEcERT-The annual
concert OF the Delaware Avenue Church Bible
School, on Tuesday, will no doubt, be very
pleasant occasion. 1t is announced on our first
OaQa to-dhye
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
The Botlom Drops Out.

REMARXABLE LAND SINK, IN CECIL COUNTY.
The Elkton WING states this singular circum-
stance:
strange freak Of nature has recently occurred
in Elk Neck, near White Banks, by the sinking
Of about two acres of land on the mountain side.
The scene of this phenomenon ia about four
hundred yards from the river bank. An area
OF the size above mentioned, covered with large
forest trees has sunk to the depth of the tree
tops. The sink has left walls almost as verticle
as the sides OF house. Mr.. Alexander Wilson,
who examined the ground, states that no traces
of water disturbances at the bottom are percep-
tible, and the strange occurrence is altogether
unaccountable. II is believed that the phenom-
non occurred about the commencement OF fish
ing, the rupture in the earth showing signs Of
very recent disturbance.
The farmers in the vicinity of Chatsworth,
ILL.,, will SOW Ave thousand bushels Of tiax seed
this season. .ar
bear weighing 400 pounds has been killed in
Sullivan, Canada.
Sunday concerts are becoming extremely fash
ionable in New York city.
Preparations are being made throughout the
country for Decoration Day.
? A harp is used in the choir Of st. Thomas
Church, New York. I, 2 +
jackson, Tenn, chain-gang broke jail, and
hsd with their pablocks. 80 rs s.IItsl.i .
~. The Missouri Legislature, last session, passed
ta-9'rH Hnf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Commercial Reports.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA May 4.
Cotton firm, 239<024c. Provisions firmsr
mess pork. $3.50 ; Flour firm superfne s5 so
@6.50; extras, 500@5.75. Red wheat, 81 .95@
2. Yellow corn, SOC. Oats unchanged. Whisky
90e.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
TENHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK,

FENHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK,
NO. s0T MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Open TO receive deposits daily Sundays excepted
during the usual business h 'urs, and on Tuesday
and Saturday evenings from to O'clock P. NJ
All the profits of the Bank, after the payment Of
necessary expenses, are devoted 10 the benefit OF
the depositors, and dividends are made semi-annu-
ally in April and October. Since the organization Of
the Bank In 1851 the dividends have uniformly been
at the rate of six per cent per annum.
Dividends not drawn are regarded as deposits, and
at once become entitled TO participate in future
dividends.
No manager is allowed TO herrow any OF the funds
intrusted to the Bank
MANAGETS:
WILLIAM s. HILLEs GEORGE W. BUSH,
CLEMENT b. SMYTH, GEOhas $. CAPEfLE,
CHARLKs W. ROWLAND, NJ l.. LIoHrRNsrkIE,
EDWARD DARLINGTON, N. X. BENSON,
HENRY r. DUaK JOB IA. jackson,
JOHN MoLEAR, WIN. IL. SWIFT
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN $ HlLLEs, President
GEO. W. BUSH, Vice Presl ient
eetl9-ly JoHN P. McLEAR, Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
StuauriaI.

EIRsT NATIONAL BANK,
OF WILMINGTON,
DepOSiJOr Of the Public Monies,
AND
FINANCl Al AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
EDWARD BELTS PRESIDENT.
GEO. D. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER.
Paid Up Capital. nl,...................... S5OO,OOO
RW-Philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished TO regular depositors without charge
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays, at sk A. N.
DIRECTORS:
CLEMENT B. SMYrH, GEORGE W. BUSH,
lsRAEL PusEY, ELI GARRETT.
HENRY s. MoJOMR, JOSHUA 4. HBALD,
SAAUAL JAMES, WILLIAM TATEALL,
EDWARD Belts. oct1-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
gea advertisements.

DRUNING KNIVES. pruning shears cOmblna-
tiOn grating tools, and a varl ty of garden
tools, are for sac ut the hardware b ore of
TRUMAN d SHAW,
No. ss5 Eght Thirty-nve) Market st, below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
DED AND FURNITURE CASTERS with brass,
ID iron and wooden wheels; brass and bronzt
head board hooks and bed pins, for sale at the
hardware store Of
TRUMAN 4 SHAW,
No. sS5 Eight Thlrty-pye) Market ST. below Ninth.
Philadelphia
CTAR MILLS INDICATED PAPER,
COx's Sparkling GelRtine.
Genuine scotch oatmeal.
Fresh Bethlehem Oatmeal.
..f. Guinness Dublin stout
Genuiae hiO TRpiOcR,
lsum CamphOr.
RobinsOn's Patent Barley.
HObinson's Patent Gronts.
sIickney IL POor's Mustard.
keen's MustRrd.
Genuine Bermuda Arrow Root.
CoriRiIana LicOrice. 81 1a e.
Gums Tragacanlh.
New Castle soda Biscnrb. h1a
Pure ream Of Tartar, fI c
Tnrtaric Acid.
For sale at the lowest market rates. wholesale or
retail. SMITH a PAINTER, Druggists,
Seventh and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
PRICE TWO CENTS.
New York.

ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT ooArPosER
NEW YonK, May 4.
Abt, the composer, arrived here, to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-04
Daft Gpmiitereiaf.
JENKINS a ATKIMsoM.

WILMER ATKINSON. -, ........ :. .Pablisher.
- t.ia.4A IS 8 ~.
EWROr Terms, BSo., Zee Second Page.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-05-02

NEGRO PoLICE.-In reply to our statement
that to I'LL our streets with negro policemen
would be to ruin the business Of Richmond,
the State Journal refers us to the acts of the
military appointees who formerly ruled this
city. We give these all due credit. They,
however, were not dependent upon negro
votes, and did not appoint negro policemen.
The Journal has thus made point against
ITSELF However, we do not wish to do the Rad
icals injustice. If their independent can
didates will pledge themselves to allow no
negro policemen here, we shall lose much of
our dread of their success at the ballot box.
Dare the Journal to give such pledge!
The point that negroes have been put into
more important positions is good as against
those who put them there. Nevertheless, we
should rather see negroes in many other
places than to see them policemen, because
policemen have charge of much property and
many other things. There are many good
reasons why Cutfee should not I'LL this Office.