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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15
Tho Case Of cOl,ax.
From tho New York World.

From the New York World
A very plain issue Is presented In the case
Of Mr. Coltax. It Is whether Vice-P Pres
dent OF the United States under a violent sus-
plclon % perJary IS ~ be allowed, without
tlall an memorable discharge from the public
service at the expiration of his term In
another form the same issue is whether the
oomlnant party In this country Is SO unpatri-
otic IS 10 permit q defilement of the national
good name BY refusing 70 try the man who
IS IA tne eye OF the law as deTelict as the
felon and II the Republican party. as repre-
sented BY the majority in Congress, refuses to
60 into Mr. Colfax' s case that party at once
acknowledges and partakes of that wret he'd
@an's guilt. Did the evil stop here It could be
yoIne. tSI We mlgnt even console ourselves with
the rejection that SO vile an organization
would by the revelation of its ini0uity nave
the way TOR Its expulsion from power but the
intolerable and unmitigated smart is that nm
der our political theory the dominant party u
TYI mr,. tne % Time being the Government of the
United States. II Congress refuses to ar
ralgn MI Colfax the disgrace reflects back mn
on the people of the United States We are
tne government, and what besmears that
dtShonoTs us.
I'VE we protest against Congress afixing so hOr-
ElOie Stlgma on the reputation of this cOun-
Try as non-actlon in the case of the Vice-Pres-
ldent would be. Its jurisdiction is undoubted
ana complete In each and every article. The
onenaer Is GonstitutiOnally amendabIe to i'm
PSSSHAnCHSS tuO OHcuCc cuaTGeO was commit
TED Dy him when thus amenabe, and the time
OF yerpetratiOn was this present session. AS
20 the power OF the one house to indict and
the other to try and punish there is not the
slightest haw. Ia tile who range of i'm
peachment law there is not a single obstrnc.
tive technicality, no peg, however Slender. on
which to hang default. The probability of
guilt Is equally preSeut. 1t is said that there
Is only oath against oath; but in the crime of
perjury such Is always the case The yerv
groundwork and basis of the offence is that
one man swears one thing and other men
swear Its opposite, and the weight of the tes-
timOny shows that the first man staked his
shvation on lie. The falsity of an oath can
only De shown by other Oaths, backed If pos
slDle Dy cumulative circumstances. In the
ease OF the Vice-President this highest form
OF proof Is present. There is not only Oakes
Ames' oath against his oath, but circumstan-
uaI evidence enough to hang man behind
Oakes Ames. And nothing behind the Vice
fresldent's frantic notwithstanding
that lS, but the recollectiOns of household
menaced with the shameful overthrow of its
chief 1t Is not every unhappy old man who
can look on his sons detection with the stern
Integrity OF the cOwherd of st. Leonard's; nor
every wretched lady who can subdue, like
aanle Deans, even her sisterly affection to
the sanctity of some damning truth. Vice
PRESIDENT Cllfax's explanation, we repeat ex-
plains nothing.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15

Mr. q. Busk, F. r. S., has been elected
President Of the British Anthropological In
term Of Office expired last month.
Francis Gurney Smith. a venerable citizen
OF Philadelphia, aged seventy, died Thursday
evening. He served in the war of 1912, and
was for . long time agent for the Dupont
Powder Mills, near Wilmington.
Charles Francis Adams has accepted the
invitation Of the New York State Legislature
TO deliver the address on the occasion of the
memorial service by the State In honor of the
late VIM. II. Seward. The time has not vet
been hxed.
The Rev. DR.. George S. Vallandlgham, OF
Lisbon, o., brother Of the late Clement L.
KallandIgham, died suddenly in Cincinnati
Thursday morning OF consumption. The de
ceased was In that city arranging for the salc
Of his brothers biography
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15

dan1 Il ISIu VII run Subject TO d0lay1 inci-
tiOns where time il RiVep A SAW eAA1 ~ btA-
=, NEW CASTLE TRAINA
Leave New Castle for WilmInTfoD - phss.a.i
Mn.O A. NJ. Leave PhiladeIpbiS ~ iS a. III sSt ~,
"hmlngtSn SE. e. l;lo T. D: :, for New Castle. AN
Add;.,..S1ni IN kNA BRANCH TRAIN6
ton n * 70 taoss a6ove, leave smyrna fos Clay
yen lL.So q; m, and 7-S p. n, LoaToCisytSn for
tiS % Ine o-4O a m, and zoo D. m, TO make oS1nsS
South. ~ DV'0E' A1o StAuOns
4. ,,o,,.,, CONNECTIONS.
AaUsa sEMD IN, Si9h the Kent County and Onsoa
Al R.iiso IRSihiAa4ON. with the Maryland and Delaware
water Railroad, -O'iNl- ~nu oteAA
AtpsEtAF0RD with the Dorchester and Dslavur.
A. gELMAR, with the Eastern Shore Rail,o.a
Ano "teomieo and POeOmOkO Railroad
4. y. KENNY. Sapa.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15

An enbalmed mermaid is attracting crowds o 1
spectators, who likely never heard of Barnum, at
Los Angeles.
The American caloDy" in Paris is prepar-
ing 10 Oelehrate Washington's birthday by a
dinner AZ the Grand Hotel.
Amadeus having walked Spanish" it is now
feared that his late subjects will make mad use
Of their liberty.
A favOrite well at Virginia City. New, is one
the wafer Of which has been settled bv having
thirty settlers thrown into it who on various oc.
caSions we're mSde to kick the bucket by violent
means. It is said that neighSoring brewer
thinks Oflurning il 10 account TO mqke beer with
an extra body in it,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15

The Boston Journal has an excellent article
upon Senator WILSON, reviewing his history
fro n the famous ''mudsill" to the Vice-Presi-
d9ney. 1t omits nothing from his career ex-
cept the books he has written and the Credit
Mobllier stock IN which he invested, and the
silence in which he sat by while General
HAwLEY In his behalf made complete denial
that he had now or ever had part or lot in that
dtsgraceful matter, since confessed. With
these additions the Journals review would be
complete
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15
UTHR SHORTEST AND BRsr Rourx.-su

% THE sHORTKsT AND BRsT RouTK.~
Thisline ahord unequal cd / nducements 10 per
cons desiring cheap and peditio1s passaEe to th
west and deseTv particularly the attention Of Al
geen as desire to avail Of the noruestead
Bill passed by the last COngress
The PennsytT ania Central Railroad via n TIA eor
Meeting lines is By 49, miles the shortest route n
Chicago aud other prOmin % aces in the est and
satso the quickest, cheapest and oest route TO ri
prominent places IN the South est and Northwest
Passengers are forwarded in comfortable and aiPx
Passenger Cars, furnished with cushion I'd seats With
noyeaole backs. water tan ks stoves in Winter and
VIII sUeh other TenIences ercqusite for n
comfort oil families " -
Thtoug tickets sold dtoalIprorninentplaCesi to
the west, SOuthWes and Northwest at about hal
the usual frst class fare
Children under hve years OLD a. free aud children
PRICE 80 'Ai
Baggage 9 hecked and forwarded By tae amet-aio
EItn tne passengers, Lightly pounds OfblssaSe sar-
=:ed free TO every full passenger
The train leaves daily except SUNDAYS and tnksfs
must be procured and baggage vered AZ the oioa
No u6 Market street, by o'clock. 2. ".
by addressing the undersigned he will forward
return Ofmail, free OfohArge acireular Containing
complete price list, map, 4 correct copy
Homestead Law, aqd give such other Information
may be desired. FRANCIS FUNK. ASeDt
Oftha Pennsylvania Railroad Companv
| ~ No. lie Market Street, PhiladeID6ia a
/ Phi sdaiDbiA, June "a. 1873
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15

pHILADELPH1A. WILMINGTON = BALTI-
Il MORE RAILROAD,
SPECIAL NOTICE.
On and after WEDNESDAY, October 18th. 1871
passenger car will be attached 10 the freiRhi
Gaih leaving PHILADELPHIA at 800 p. m, for Viii
HinRton.
The train will stop at Stations as follows. when
ngnalled Gray's Ferry, 9.l2 D. m, LaEarsttO 9.3S
pm chester, Al D. m; LamOkin. g. As D. m; Thur
low |49 p. m; LinWoOd. 9.55 p. u; ClaymOnt i0.Ol
p. m; Ellersiie 1918 p. m; arrive WiIminEton 10
. m. IOctDl Il. y. KENNEY. S-p't
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-15
PENNSYL IANIA CENTRAL R. R.
WESTERN ACCOMMODATION TRAN
AND
FAST EMIGRANT LINE,

Q r p 7 q = s BU n a.
And al places in the West, SousEoss a..
NorthDest.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19
on.nnsrative Car Works.

rHR WILMINGTON COOPERATIVE AssocIA-
TON NOT TO LEAVE OUR CITY.
II has been stated, correctly, we believe,
that a number of our Wilmington mechanics
are about to start cooperative car build
ing establishment at Oxford, Pa, but they
do not belong to the Cooperative Assoeia-
tion chartered at the last session OF our
legislature. We have received from mem
her of the last named organization the
following description Of its character and
intentions -
The statement that "'rhe Wilmington
Co.operative CO. had decided TO locate at
oxford, Penna., has been extensively cir
ceiving some interested persons, we desire
,Tbe Mechanics Cooperative Association
of Wilmington. Delaware, Is chartered
organization-the charter having been Sc;
Assembiy-and is clearly Wilmington
enterprise, intended to benefit Wilmington
mechanics and trade. NO Intention OF
removal from this city has ever been ex-
messed although several influential parties
have Expressed a willingness to aid us to
considerable extent Il we could decide upon
such course. Believing in the future
greatness Of our city as trade centre,
having iull faith in the generous liberality
4
this kind, we have no desire TO go else
where II Wilmington mechanics cannot
demand and obtain such countenanee anu
support for legitimate enterprises from the
people Of whom they are, and desire to be
part, they will scarcely mud success any
We also believe in striving to help our
selves, and to ask no aid until we have
[ done what we could, to this end we have
| sdopted the loan principle OF monthly pay
! menta upOn stock In order to accumulate
/ the needed capital.
The charter, as stated, has been secured,
/ and by its terms the capital stock may not
exceed s3OO,OOQ nor shall payment upon
stock be called for until 1000 shares are
subsetibed. One half of this amount has
been secured, which, we think, considering
there has been no hlusteE Or spread about J.,
IL evidence Of success. The Association IL
about ready TO organize permanently, By
| laws have been framed, and are now pend
ing adoption. Weekly meetings have been
held for three months past. Meetings &c
which parties having an interest IN cooper
alive movements had free access. The plan
its promises Of success, and the ditheultiei
10 he met aud overcome have been discussed
in the fullest and freeest manneri and haV
ing determined 10 make the EFFORT weclaiu
10 he nThe Cooperative Company OF viii
, mington," and ask the aid OF wilmington
mechanics, and the countenanee OF on
fellow citizens generally, Upon the ground
that whatever OF success we may meet VA
; inure 10 the henefit OF our city generally
assuring them that IL is no part OF the pla
10 locate anywhere else than In or abou
this city.
/ The capital stock Is divided into share
of 400 each, TO be paid In monthly insta
ments Of 81 per share Parties desiring
become subscribers will be allowed n
fullest opportunity TO do so at the week.
meetings on Friday evenings at Wat,
Witch Engine House third story.
Mis-. Ann. Berger knows how to blow b
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

THE CONCLUDING ARTICLE IN LtPPINcorr's.
We have received the advance sheets Of
Lippincott's Magazine for April, contain
Ing the second and concluding article on
" Wilmington and its Industries II con
tains illustrations Of the "Old Swede's
Church, Grace NJ. L. Church, West Pres
byterian Church, st. Johns Episcopal
Church, Jackson s. Sharp CO.'S Delaware
Car Works, the residences Of Job II. Jack
son, Esq, aud Col. II. 5. McComb. the Lob
dell Car W heel Foundries, Jessup Moore'H
paper mills lat Rockland), Boughman,
Thomas X Co.'s book store, the Commercial
printing office, the Bringhurst memorial
fountain. the Soldiers and Sailors monu-
ment, the High school mo. y, the Clayton
House, the Masonic Temple, and swift d
Courtney's Parlor Match Company.
The text which these cuts so fully Illus.
trate is as interesting and attractive AZ that
of the preceding article, but wait OF space
prevents any attempt to give extracts
today. We advise every one to secure the
magazine as soon as It makes Its appearance
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19
THE BEST THING THE LEGISLATURE DID
WHAT 1T FAILED TO Do--cLoslNo

THE BEST THING THE LEGISLATURE DID
WHAT IT FAILED TO Do--cLosINa
SCENES.
LOBBY OF THE HOUSE, DOVER, April
12.-At ten forty-tive a. m. to-day ooth
Houses of the Legislature Adjourned sine
az. This was the only action taken dur
ing the whole fourteen weeks Of the SEES
sion that Is really praiseworthy and pop.
MAR with the majority of the people Of
the State, The sitting was long, ex-
pensive and almost useless one. OF course
there was much done. Many stock-laws
and divorce bills were passed and private
companies chartered; but not measure
that would have proved blessing TO the
people at large was enacted. The new
school bill was stripped Of its best provl-
sions, and even then defeated represent
tation according TO population was re-
fused the court house removal bill was
uuceremoniously killed the proposition
to repeal or modify the usury law was
only supported by a handful Of members.
These arc u few of the good measures
killed.
When all the bills contracted by the
Legislature are paid at least $50, 00O will
be drawn from the State treasury. Inc
members to-day drew about S1l 200 for
their services the two clerks received
10000 and will be allowed about $500
more for preparing the index TO, and
suterinten6ing the printing of, their jour
nails. These items are followed by the
money expended for sergeanis alarms
messengers, stationery, stamp, printing
\ of journals, etc.
An attempt was made in the Senate
before adjourning to reconsider the Vete
by which the educational bill was de-
| feated, but on a vote being taken only
three members were In favor Of a recon
sideration, Mr.. Jones, member Of the
House, speaking Of the total defeat OF
this measure, condemned the senate Ior
not adopting 1t. "Why," said he, every
man elected to this Legislature last fall
from Sussex county was voted for VIII
the understanding that they would use
his influence and votes In favor of q
good public school system. We have
failed to get what we wanted and no mar
in the future, Democrat or Republican
will be elected to the General Assembly
from Sussex unless be pledges himself e
vote for a goodachool system. We eoulC
have got something II the Educaliona
Committee had reported the bill early Il
the session but | believe II was held
back with the knowledge that della
would kill it," Mr.. Jones spoke will
much eainsstness and many in position
TO know think his conclusions correct
} Before adjourning the stereotyped reso
= buttons thanking presiding officers TO
their "impartiality, uniform kindness,
ETC., were introduced and adopted In eacrI
!, House. Then followed the Speakers i
5 response to the effect that the maker
!, thereof had discharged their duties
u best they could, and II they had ere
n 1t was chargeable to the head, not th
J, heart. Their associations bad been mos
. pleasant and they hoped some day TO me'
y ehch other again.
a | Nobody, l presume, will object to the
If meeting again in any capacity other tha
lswsuakers but ] do apPreeepd soA
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opposition should many Of them again
come before the people as candidates for
Legislature. MANY persons seemed much
affected during the delivery OF the parting
addresses, and one Senator, evidently
unused tn such farces, actually cried
while DR.. Leslie was bidding farewell to
the trials and fluctuations OF this, his
last. public office.
After adjourning the members Of both
Houses met and agreed 10 hold reunion
o. Rehoboth City, on Wednesday, June
25th. and all left on the afternoon trains
w.s.P.
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ADJUSTMENTS.



The Berger Family gave one of their
inlmitable concerts in the Opera House
Thursday to a good sized audience.
The bell ringing music Of the company,
though exceptionally good, is by no
means the chief attraction of the perform
snce. Mr.. +. Thiele's Violin soloswere
very fine, and 8. Franks, the humorous
singer, Is one Of the best we have ever
listened TO and fairly convulsed the audi
ence with laughter. The harp solo bv
Mr.. whitcomb was also fine and quite
wonderful, and every thing else was like
wise wonderful as well as beautiful. Miss
Eta Berger's performance on the musical
glasses was remarkably so. Miss Anna
Berger Is, however, the greatest wonder
of the whole series. She leads a silver
band with her gold cornet, leads an or
chestra with her violin, plays the bells
wonderfully well and sings semi-comic
songs with inimitable grace. She is a
whole band, orchestra and concert troupe
compressed into one. The whole per
Torrance was delightful one throughout,
and we do not doubt that If pihe out OF
ten people were to confess their honest
belief, they would admit that they en-
joyed II more than any opera.
The company will give another per
Torrance at the Opera House this even
ing with a complete change of pro.
gramme, and we advise those who wish
10 enjoy themselves to go.
THE LAWMAKERS.
The Mer dlessohn Choral Union will
give their second grand concert IN the
Grand Opera House, In this city, on the
24th, inst. Roat's cantata OF "The
lawmakers" will be given in full COS
tune and with all the necessary scenery
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19
City Market House Company.

MERTING FOR ORGANIZATION AND ELEc-
TlCN or OFFICERS.
The parties named in the act incOrpor.
ating the City Market House Company
met on Tuesday afternoon and the follow.
ing officers were elected;
President-Wnlam Miller.
Vice Presldent-JOsrph IL. Gould.
secretary-Joseph Richardson.
Treasurer j. l.. Carpenter.
Directors WIN. Miller, J. II. Gould,
Jos. Richardson, Richs I'd Lowell, P. B.
Heusttd, George Adele, Hermann Ahrens,
William Clavev and j. l.. Carpenter.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

A MAN THROWN FROM THE REAR CAR AND
BADLY INJURED.
Mr.. II. S. Reaney of Philadelphia, was
thrown fom the rear car Of the u. 80 p. M,
express train Wednesday and badly injured.
MIR. r. has an interest in the stone quarries
a short distance below Claymont ana yes
terday there were vessels at the quarry
wharf loading with stone, and he was stand
ing on the platform on the rear car IN order
that he might see them, when the train
gave a sudden jerk, throwing him from the
car face foremost. The train, which was
running at the rate Of thirty miles an hour,
was stopped Immediately, and the down
train, which passes the up train about clay
mont was signalled and stopped, n man put
aboard and the down train ran slowly 10
the place where Mr.. II. fell off, and he
was found sitting on the side Of the road on
pile of cross-ties. He was able to walk
to the cars and was placed on board, brought
to this city and taken to the United States
Hotel. He lie terribly cut aud bruised
about the face and neck, but no bones were
broken; he passed quiet night, and every
hope is entertained Of his being able to be
about soon.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

LECTURE ON ASTRONOMY BY REV. JANIS
WATERS.

LECTURE ON ASTRONOMY BY REV. JANIS
WATERS.
By request, the Rev. James Waters de-
livered a very learned and Instructive
.ecture on astronomy on Tuesday, before
the Public School Teachers Institute.
At the close of the lecture, which was
highly appreciated, vote Of thanks was
accorded to Mr.. w, and e cordial invita-
ton extended to him TO visit our schools.
Mr.. Waters before entering the ministry
was connected with schools in Peunsyl-
vania, and still feels great interest in
teachers and their efforts at educational
improvement.
Our teachers deserve credit for provid-
ing such entertainments, and we hope
they will be encouraged hereafter by a
larger attendance at their public meet
ings,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

General Butler claims to be hun
bred years in advance OF his age but
what his age Is we are not Informed.
-Au old Danbury gentleman used 10
say that any young man with good health
and poor appetite could save money.
1t is announced that the Government
is about to purchase another batch Of
archives Of the defunct Confvderacy.
-duilfori, Conn, clans are described
as about the &c of 3 cooked hat, and as
nutritious as half pound Of beefsteak.
Buxbusm, Third and Market, is sellins
those 3lQ suits quite rapidly.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19
Episcopal.
MEETING OF NoRTnERN coSvocArioN OF
DELAWARE.

MEETING OF NoRTnERN coNvocArioN OF
DELAWARE.
The Northern Convocation Of the Diocese
OF Delaware held their regular session on
Tuesday and Wednesday OF this week In
Delaware city.
The Convocation Is composed Of all the
Episcopal elorgymen OF New Castle county.
There were present, Rev. DIS. Frost, Glen
son, Morsell, Stewart, aud Messrs. Spencer,
Littell, Stone, We'll, Hotchkini Douglass
and Latimcr.
The Conyocation met on Tuesday morning
at 1915 o'clock, in Christ ChUtce, Rev
Elias Well, Rector.
Rev. Or. Frost preached the sermon.
In the evening, missionary addresses were
delivered By Rev. Drs. Clemson stone aud
Latimer
On Wednesday morning there was very
good attendance 10 listen to an address by
Rev. Dr.. Morsell, on Contrasts between
Good Friday and Easter
On Wednesday evening social gathering
was held at the rectory Of the rcetury ol
the congregation, which was very pleas
ant gathering. Addresses suitable 10 the
occasion were made by Rev Dr. Morsell
and MT. Latimer.
The rector and members of Christ Church
| deserve great praise tor their Fucccssful
/ efforts in behalf Of their church building
| aud rectory during the past two or three
/ years. and, although the parish is rather
| limited ia their numbers and means, they
have spent much labor and money for the
| improvement OF their beautiful church edi-
fee and the erection OF home for thsir
pastor.
Bishop Lee was not present during the
| session, owing 10 his absence IN George
town, ID. o., where he assisted In the con
secration Of Bishop Auet, successor Of
Bishop Payne OF Africa.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

RgMovAL.-Mr. Alsentzer has moved
bis wine house to No. 106 Market street
for three or four months, TO enable him to
erect new and handsome building on
the site OF his old saloon. His is a regu-
ular German wine house, and is always
quiet and orderly. HIS wine is of his own
importation and he warrants IL pure.
There is no other establishment like IL in
the city, and few like II In the country.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

SUSPICIOUS Gu sRAcrKR. - Ou Friday
betwcen l and 2 o'clock. officers Bernhard
and Wheian observed a suspicious looking
man al the corner Of Fifth and Jefferson
streets As they approached him he ran,
and the officers gave chase but he succeeded
bropned number Of articles. among them
a lady's dress and under garments. and 4
gentiemau's shirt They were damp and
had the appearance Of having been stolen
from a line The clothes are NJ the police
Headquarters awaiting an owner.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

sTRAnLEY-ALLBN-On the l7h inst. at the
reside c. u Mr. John Hates, by the Rev
George Lat.mer. John 4. ctr dley 10 Carrie
a. Alec, all Of Wilmington, Del.
ITCH sNS-BUrLER,- AT the parsonage Of
the Sc It NJ. L. C1urch, No. 81 Pop ar stree, ,
b. Rev r L. Tomkiosnu, on I'm 15'h Of April.
Gardisr Kitchens to Elizabeth Buuer, bOtn CT
This civ.
wO' D-HlLL.-At Trinity Church. Whining
ton Dly IN Tuesday, ,pril lj'h; BY y,
Raohie 5 Hill, ali Of Wilmington, Del,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

ASSAULT --They have lively, but I'M
dlgnlaed Judges down South. A few
Jays ago, Judge q. G. shackleford, hay
Ing some difficulty with Col. II. 8. Nc
Comb of our city, at jackson, Mississippi,
made an assault upon him aud struck
An, g., tho face.