Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-26
For the Deldlrdre Republican.
Reply to the Author OF
1SmaIl Change"

Mr.. EDITOR AS j. Il. d. or John II. Den
nisou, as he is now pleased to designate him
self, has been pleased to avow himself different
sort of person from what had strong reasons
" suspect, make haste to take PACK the I'M
pleasant reflection that @ ret | had OCCASION
to cast upon him. But who would have sus-
pected that any intelligent friend of the cause
of temperance, would have attempted to throw
"cold water" upon even the smallest effort OF
its sincere friends to keep up some indications |
of vital action? Yet while heartily rejoice |
for MIR. Deunson's sake, i'll the announcement
that lie is neither rumseller nor a rllm-dlink-
er, would kindly suggest that hereafter he
pll, not himsefi in Il position whereby even a
suspicion of his tlu. character may be Inferred,
or that by his words, the enemy may receive
aid and conf r. NV in regard to jumping
at conclusions.
1t isa we'll known fact, that false lights lead
to false conclusions, and if arrived at conchi,
sions disparagng to the character ana haDits oil
Mr.. Dennson, lie may attribut, 1t to the iaise
light omitted from his first art,ce.
As TO the good sense display ed il the article,
Mr.. Dennison caun1t reasonably expect me or
any one else t. place upon 1t a higher estimate
than its face would warrant and honestly con
Tess that his ;cinowledged character does mol
seem 10 enhance its claim TO tina: commodity.
However if have got below what Mr. Denni.
sou thinks Il fair standard, pray that he VIII
give me the credit of doing 50, sin all good
eoncieuce."
IL says-"ror the last ten yeas have labor
| ed to the best Of my humble abilities for the
success of the temperance cause, dc. ms
| am glad to lsarn-and regret that nave not
| had the pleasure Of knowing him rs Il co-workef
and sill more regret that my knowledge of this
additional arm OF strength. had to be got al
| through such II questionable channel
| <ow i'll have formed an uniworahle o hinli-
| ION Of Mr.. Dennis ms calling, aims, and char
acer, he is indebted 10 his own act Tor Ii, what
| ever M " have been the motive 1t appeared To
| conceal. was not alone in this opinion -bu'
heard hut one sentiment expressed among th )se
| who read his artice-an1 that was unayorable
to tile coed intentions OF the writer.
til" contemplated meeting al Mount Cuba, Il
the strength of his article. Well now, the SAINT
conceit that prompted one injudieious slcp,maN
possibly 10 I'd to III apprehension OF It's impor
lance Now ihiak know little about tt'
origin Of that meeting -lut may possibly b'
mistaken | think this movement grew out o
long contemplated reunion heLweeu 'I IRE !,
Western Division Of Philadelphia and vii
, minrton Division of tins city. Owing to the frus
tration of sons former contemplated arrange
, ments, the attention Of the two Divisions wa
!, turned in this direction, as the next best mean
, of securing the original object, therefore 1t
, not a sequence Of Mr.. Dennisons article.
II In regard 10 my own status on the Temper
= '>NfN''N''
= cism from any quarter; or cvcn need endorse
f ment from the ready pen of Mr.. Dennison. F'
, | the last thirty years hy position has been
il | clearly defined by pen and speech, thai III
''wayflring man though fool might ha'
" known where stood. And while have oite
| deprecated lack in general effort, never ;
far forgot nv Juty to the cause, rs u induce II
l. TO try to damp thu tcehest effort for its u,
n yancemert or to wound the feelings of its hun
4 blest defender.
Now we will again turn to dumping At col
n clusions" In that find Mr.. D.nnison quit
e a successful competitor.
n He saws [ am a member of w ilmiugton Div
:. sion $. of (which is not corIect-Ohougii
If was formcrly.) He says am special agent f
~ a little paper published at Georgetown, Del,
n Rev A. ID. Davis, which is not c0rrect-l
lie though try to help it on when can, by sc
ting a subscriber for it-being consistent vii
Of my former views, in trying TO encourage eyel
re effort that looked toward the suppression OF u
=, evils of intemperancr, and thank God, that l
II private pique, has been allowed TO interpo
" between Ipe and my higher sense of duty
n the cause Of humanity.
,el In relation to the member said to have slSi
rs ed an application for n tavern license, | W
A. lust say for the information OF all qulbbel
that that party was dealt with under Il charge
IL at least, the only member | know Of. As
O. renting of property, | am not familiar with Il
H. facts therefore, leave the prudent To Jndg
n Mr.. Dennisun objects to the editorial Ill Il
g Rescue, and to the counsel given on the Ay
Il nue., urging the support and enforcement OF Il
Ia license law. Now let lis see how far he is e
IN tray on that point That is supposed TO be
constitutional law Of the Statc-the best Y
PC could get at this time and regarded as posse
~ | sing the features of large improvemcnt-and
-, enforced, capable of largely diminishing mise
ga and crime. Now ask any intelligent miud
m it inconsistent with the duties OF Amcrc.
Ic. citizenship, or our duty TO society TO urge t
supnort OF such a law? Nay, Is 1t not erin
,d naliy wrong to refuse Our support because v
.n | could not get all we asked? Ifa man "
"a. in a starving condition, would lie be wise
NJ rejecting shalt a loaf because he could II
m get the whole Il speak as unto wise" VIII;
ho ever may have been Mr. Denmison's ease, | a
happy 10 say that | have entered into no c)N
ev nant that will initiate against my duties As
n good citizen and regarding the value OF a la
an as only to he estimated by its tests, shall ST
~, urge its enforcement, notwithstanding t
s' .sage" opinion advanced by my friend y
- Dennison. lie says-"Oh consistency, tn
,is art a iewrl?n | suggest that as he has fuu
In | out that there is such thing, that he will I
u" to possess it, that it may shine forth, Instead
n, | that bogus stuff which emitted such al unct
w tain raw in his first article As to 'du,tng !
~ | own paror,"I will just say, that am tryi
TO tlo--lnd only object TO the daIbug hru
r,r that Mr.. Denuison seeks tn apply.
' have hcru working with other, in In
1 y" thought Ia" best WAY To reach the minds If t
yer le'p'' h"' II ~ Wv N.9''''i' W -'' h'',lis
a.! our course appeared unwisr he a u rue file
r,I Of the cause, should have come forth and civ
\, MS the benciit of his counsel; instead firing
., rs FROM Il covert like an enemy in ambush.
Then, we might have yielded in full cnfiidet
M, to his ripper wisdom hut now we will have
n, fight against the suspicion his imprudencc |
IN awakened. There is room for us all tn wo
nj FIR all 4 al,
~ dire fos-and we should despise no means he
nt ever small, if 1t is positive Units character;
.n let us be careful not to direct our tire for
benefit and comfort Of the enemy. Tours Tn
lol GEORGE DAY
ore -~~~-
ley 4 THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLAR BLuND
eel Boston, June sS-This morning an accil