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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06


The Press ou the ChsrceliOrsiAip
Nearly every paper 10 this State hss,
more or less, outspokenly condensed
Governor Ponder's shameless nepotism In
appointing his drunken brother-ln-law 10
tho CHARACTERISTIC. Democratic and Re-
publican Journals have alike condemned
II, and the only one which has had the
shameless eiIrontery to speak APPROX
lngly Of it is The salisbury fAmily's own
paper, the Dslawarean. 1t out-ponders
Ponder, however, for be has the deeeney
il IS said to be little ashamed of hls
act, but the Dslalsareaa, with an audaelty
unequalled since Tweed asked bis famous
question, "Wtat are you going to do
about II 3" declares that II has heard
"but little objection TO the appointment
"by that class Of men, whether Demo-
"crats or Republicans, whose good
"oplnlous either the Governor or Chan
cellor would care TO have, while many
sensible Republicans, as well as the
great body Of Democrats, say that no
" better appointment could have been
" msde."
The Dslaiedrsdn ought to know better
than we do the class Of men whose good
opinions the salisbury family care for,
aud We suppose 1t speaks authoritalively
N saying, as it practically does, that 1t
does hot include the vast MAJORITY. OF
decent men OF both parties who regard
this appointment with Indignation aud
grief, but ii certainly makes a wide
departure from the truth when 1t declares
that the appointment Is approved by
many sensible Republicans and the great
body OF Democrats. We defy Il TO name
six prominent ard reputable men Of
either parry who approve, or even excuse,
he appointment. But what could we
expect this short.slghted organ Of a
family OF village magnates to know
about public opinion throughout the
State, and especially Of public opinion In
this city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06
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a parsou, who was MT over promptly
paid hy.hls plrshluners, on entering the
church ouc Sunday morning, met one Of
lhe mos wealthy OF his flock aud asked
ihe loan Of soytreigu. "CcrtalnY"
said the man, at the same time handing
over The coin. Dominic put II into bis
pocket, and preached his preach IN most
capital style, and, on coming down,
handed tho Identical sovereign to the man
from whom he borrowed it. "Why,'
exclaimed the lender, ''you have not
great service 10 me, nevertheless,
replied the Yarson Il always preach so
much better whcn I have money In my
pocket" TIE hint was taken, and the
rest Of his salary was got together the
following afternoon.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06


The cards OF various candidates for
nomination b. one Or the other party for
the Office Of coroner, are now appearing
IN the political papers. The time is rather
early, but the candidates are busy we
presume, getting promises Of support
rom all they can, many such promises
being given unthinkisgly. We therefore
At this early date, ask the people to stop
aud think minute as 10 what kind OF a
man coroner ought to be. Ia any case
Of sudden or mysterious death, he ought
% be able to conduct the investigation
vita dellberation and intelligence. In
cases of sudden death where there lie no
mystery, he ought to be able to apprecl-
ate aud respect the distressed feelings Of
relatives and friends, and perform his
iuty with thoughtful care and courtesy.
Ne should be in short a man Of sense
and sensibility, and ABOVE all man Of
sobriety and reputation.
Vow everybody knows we rarely have
such a coroner. We, unhappily, have
not such a one now, and We believe he
vas entirely unfit on Saturday last TO
properly perform any duty Of his office
{ he were called upon. His immediate
predecessor, Mr.. Woodward, did perform
his duties faithfully and well, but bic
predecessor was a drunken loafer, and II
So half the time, aud when there his
not been a drunkard in the Office, there
has bssu man there OF very little
Natural capacity.
!. is high tlms that the custom OF CIV
ing this important Office to those hang
srs.ou of political parties who are sd
United 10 be good for nothing else, had
stopped, and VIZ call the attention Of
nouost ineu to the matter in tine, and ",
hop, they will really give come Intel igeni
.ho4-at 10 the matter
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

Here Is a row OF ordinary capital letters
and figures -
sSSSSSSSXXXXNNX333333S33SSs
They are such rs are made up Of two
parts Of equal shapes. Look carefully
At these aud you will perceive that the
upper halves Of the characters are very
little smaller than the lower halves-sO
little that an ordinary eye will declare
them to be OF equal size.
Now turn the page upside down, and
without any careful looking, you will see
that this difference In size is very much
exaggerated that the rea, top half of
the letter Is very much smaller tksn the
bottom half. 1t will be seen from this
that there Is a tendency in the eye TO en-
large the upper part of any object upon
which Il looks.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

Three men-of-war ships-namely,
Dutch, French and English-whie
anchored iu port were coutcuding with
each other for the best display of sailor
ship 60 the captain Of each vessel de-
ternincd to send aloft an active sailor to
perform some deed Of grace and daring.
The Dutch captain sent Dutchman, the
French Frenchmau and the English an
lrishman. The Dutchman stood on the
top Of the mRinmast with his arm
extended. The Frenchman then went
aloft aud extended both arms. Now the
the Iiithman thought If he could stand
on top Of the mainmast with leg and
an arm extended he would be declared the
most daring sailor. N.mbly he clamhcred
aluft until he reached the highest point ;
thence he carefully balanced himself upon
both feet extending his right hand with II
| graceful motion. Then he threw out his
/ left leg until Il came in line with his
/ right arm. In doing this he ingloriously
/ lost his balance, and fell from the mast
head, crashing through the rigging
toward the deck. The various ropes
against which his body came IN contact
broke his fall, and his velocity was not
too great to prevent his grasping a rope
attached to the main-yard. To this be
hung for two seconds, then dropped
lightly to the deck, landing safely on hil
feet. Folding his arms triumphantly, as
If fall and all were In the programme, HI
glanced toward the rival ships ant
joyously exclaimed, "There, ye frog
aitng ard sausage stuffed furrlners, bat
that y ye can ~
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

What serviceablr cry uAt Noid.0t
all-work is provided for ns hy our ia
miliur burrlh Probably no ether
tongue, ancient or modern, ever possrs-
scd cheer so ynrloGsly usciui. Ger
tainly ths Greek ana Roman had ~ c,y
Of wider application, and wu may eur
mise that the "hosauuah." whence. d-
philOl0gists say. hu1zt msy have co,u,,
AS well NJ The Gothic wOiI Of harry H.ta
agitation whence our ''hu-Tal' aUA a. .
Swedish hHrrd are derived, were sl.0 fi-
more limited IN emploYmeif We dis
charge our cheers in Nolleys of thee az
volleys Of nine, or We load ami rre lhcln
at will we hurrah at an grafton, u mo-
ccss'on, IN after dinner toas', an extra
holiday at school, show OF iire-Worka. a
yacht race, the announcement OF e,rc-
ti0nf re,urns, the ninth inning of a
baseball match, or the stnrmug of o.
redoubt. Compared with this the eXul-
tant cries of the modern Latin race ..rc
( very contracted iu application. They
must he directed al soiuc -pecillr person
or thing IVc 2 sy FiTe GdriiG ~,
| WE 10 President, or rI~e Fies Z kLpir.,
[ or Fios Z Asemh'es--and they are uot
! pure expressions of a general Joyous
I excitement. Let us concede trst our
" hurrah " Is rathcr q h8rtaruls shout,
well worthy OF is baIbarous origin. il
certainly has not the refinement OF yirs,
piyd, Viy0 and as II lacks their delicacy
o. sound, 30 does H. also Iucs their dci,'
niiencss of Specification. Ntv, r,hcltss,
tbs piping sound OF iiVs can hardly civ,
the tull-lunged .tiisiastiuu OF tuu vel
hurrah,' aud htnc, ua.iyes OF othel
countries who come 20 our own. tax,
kindly to our popular shout, and iuguu.
aaH. 4 H..
word really meaus.- TAe Gl.a4y JJi
| DcceDiBsr.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

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that with ne weekly issue, and it's three and
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-ttg mpted by no other publication. the best
ESSAYS. reviews, serial aud short stories,
rootry, sketches of travel aud discovery,
and I've most valuable biographical, histor.
icsl political sud scientific Information,
from the entire body OF foreign periodical
literature. II is therefore invaluable 10
American readers AS giving promptly sud
NifauHt ahritpmeui, whatever Is essential
300 tLem 90 great and generally inaeeossi-
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sa Sc o. embraces She productions OF the
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a.ou- tAe eminent authors lstely repre-
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Prof Iyudall Ptol huAley, Lord Lytton
tBuMct. Frit1 Renter, the popular Ter.
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mo distinguished French writer's, Ivan
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BIKE uiiphan' DR.. vs.. y. Carpenter, Miss
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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

A meeting of Protestant Episcopal
clergymen and laymen, In sympathy
with Bishop Cummius, was held In Sc,y
York Tuesday, and ii new church wts
organized, uncer the title of the Re-
formed Episcopal Church" \ declsra-
tlon OF principles was adopted expressing
belief In the Apostles creed. the divine
institution Of baptism and tho lords
supper, and the doctrines of GRACE
sci forth In the tlutv-uue
articles; adhcrlug 10 Epi-cuuicv
not as a divine tight. but as u di-
sirahle form Of church policy retaining
ms the basis of it, liturgy the hook Of
Common Prayer Of 1855. The d.c.ara-
ton rejects the doctrines that christian
ministers are priests in another -tls,
than that in whlcu all believers ave d,
priesthood That Christ IS really present
In the Lords supper, ana that rcgeuerl
ton is inscparaoly connected with Bay
tism.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06
IEN5 81 TELBGRa1.
The Work OF IN, MI,

AHEAvr GALE oF WIND PAusrs
TKniT AND CtNcGvNArf Am mos v''N hr.
DAMAGE. H9 VICE
by Telegraph to EvsRr Rvsslss
DETHolr, Eec. IA he,v, .,
"iud passed over this city on We5 ~ o.
night aud ala considerable doms ,uue'a'i
a huudr'd fee, OF the brick WI
New Michigan Central Car WI. VI he
prostrated and the whole roof blo KIM "eis
The iron roof oi the Central O9u o.
depot was blown into the rya, "e,gtI
-teamer Burnsids was blown ag,i. las
steamer Nicl.,"ag, considerably d aTs' ia'
INC latter. Two tugs were hrosa It.ls
ihtir mn3riusa in the harbor az n ,ua.
whereabouts is unknown. Man. nv 'lsi
crafts uslalned more or less dsm33,o V'usl
THE STORM IN CINCINNATI
CNclNNATI Dec. 5.-The Storm ,,..
passed over ills city ami tu,ron "lea
couriry Yesterday, did much dsmea'g
unrooied and Otherwise partially Je. sy .oi
many hulllngs. @''"''"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

On Saturday last the business oi the
past fiscal year Of lhe keldlug Railroad
company cane % q clos, sod on that day
over 1917 ears passed through Reading,
golug to show what an immense bus
iuess is being transacted by tue Re, ding
Railiosd Company. Then, to-, IL wn-
the last business day for tte mouth OF
November, aud all coa:racls th1t ha"
been made tor tho delivery Of coal 'or
that month were Obliged 10 be h.ird.
From this fact, A coal tra,us, cnrIs,at
27,7Gl tons, passed down the road 10 Pom
Richmond and other uoiuts.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

--Burnishcd blue steel is a nice trim
ming Tor dark blue suits.
One old woman is the sole survivor
Of the church Of the famous Joanna
southcott, which once numbered one hnu-
dred thousand members.
Out IN Wisconsin, it is said, when a
coroner finds business dull, all lie has to
do Il TO 20 up to the nearest stout limb
tree, and cut down a suspected horse
thief.
-"Miutwood" writes from Paris to the
New York Graphic ITO disabuse Ameri.
cans Of the popular theory that no Amer
lean woman rRn appear alone In the streets
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

4 farmer, whose cribs We're full of
corn, was accustomed TO pray that the
wants Of the needy might be supplied,
hut when any one in needy circumstances
asked for a little corn, he said he had
none TO spare. One day, after hearing
his father pray fer the poor and needy,
his little son said to him;
" Father, l wish ! had your corn"
"Well, my son, what would you do
with ii :" his father asked.
YOUR prayeTs.n
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06
DECEMBER FARM HINTS,
How Winter Should Find tho Fssmer-What
Can Do Done this Month.


lan 90 Uuul AAlh MNAsAt
Written for the DriAwARs STATE JorHsAL
Winter ha- rone. Aud II The lhi-
which have appeared IN The DkLAWAhi
STATE Journal have hctu acted uiuh lN
its readers the happy outlook by the
thrifty farmer IA about as follows your
castle aud teams being well sheltered
aud grained during the latter par. OF
winter came ont last spring s'eeh, WIG
orous and strong. You had no animals
to lifi." no skeletons 10 range your
pasture fields for nbh'c Of fresh gfafs'
no teams that had TO be brought ~
before they could plow a half a day's
work in a day. Yonr wood was cut aud
hauled for spring and summer use. lonr
fences were slaughtered ard every field
made secure before the ground was frV
enough for the llOw. Your corn ais
early potatoes were planted hy me j., of
May and got a good star before thc
drought of July affected them, and %
rcmuneratiye crop was the result. 1unt
fruit trees were looked to anu ''s hor'ened
iu," where necessary, In June. aud all
superHuous wsds kept down by cultya-
ton. Ditch banks and hedige rows
trimmed In July and August p0tato,s
worked twice and corn hve times
tunips soEn in August, and bu skwh.aD
after twice pluwiug.
Tho fruit OF all his mh'H has hrtn
gathered in with thankful hcnIt vIh
the aud clear conviction that Go labor
is so sure ~ bringing safe and eitittte-
tory results as that OF tie farmer. a Al
now when December sets in with sncl
fury you can look out upon Nonr well pro-
tected stock with the abstraction that
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

A most touching instance Of herolsm,
and one OF The most atrocious acts Of
cruelty, the truth OF which IL vouchcd
for IS the most respectable authority,
occurred through the Colombia struggle
fer Independence.
The Spanish General Morlllo, the Lost
bioodthrsiy and n acherous tool Of the
Spanish King, was created Count Of
Cartagena aud Marquis DC Ia Pueria for
services which rather entitle him TO the
butcher or haugman.
While seated 10 his tent one day, he
saw young boy before him drowned in
tears . be cLief demanded OF him for
what purpose be was there.
The child replied that he had come 10
beg the life Of his father, then a prisoner
in MorillO's camp.
+ "What can YOU do to save your lathei i''
asked the General.
q can do but little, but what can
shall be DONE
Morlo seized the little fellows ear,
and said
"Would you suffer your earto he taken
of 10 procure your fathers life -
81 certainly would was the uudaun.
ted reply.
The boy wept, bu! did not resist while
the haiharous order was executed.
"Won,d SON lose your other ear rather
than iai. Of your purpose ~ was the next
question.
81 have suffered much, bat for my
father, ] can suffer still" was tue an
ever Of the boy.
The other car was taken of piecemeal
without finchiug ON the part ofthe nobl
lsy.
"And now gor' exclaimed Morlllo, un
touched by his sublime coinage 18Th
father of such a son must die"
10 the tresence Of his ugOnlzed an
, yaiuiy suffering son, the patriot iathe
Wts executed.
Never dld life picture exhibit sue
truthful. lights and shades in nations
character such deep, treacberous vi
lainy such lofty, enthusiastic hero,sm
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

A scrap Of conversation 10 this wise
was overheard in a New York oEcc It
few days ago:
"Hlw's business -
"Dun Awfully dpll"
"D)ing any advertising %
"No; took 'em all out month ago"
/" How long since business E,t quiz :"
SO, three or four weeks ago"
" That is--0bOat tbs time yea STOPPED
ddUsrfisiag."
(MerchanL rnnlnatas and cnnyassar
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

II there il one man on this continent
above another who appreciates the bene-
nl Of advertising, II Is Orange Judd. A
number OF years ago. when he and his
wife spent their evenings In putting up
packages, and "A penny had lis full value
to them he sent boy with a check for
800 to the Herald Office, with instruc-
tons to pay what WAS due, and leave The
rest for future advertising. The boy be-
ing dull Of comprehension did not under
stand him, and told the book keeper to
use one hundred dollars for one DAY.
| The next morning what was MIR. Judd'a
horror on taking up the Herald to see
"Read the American Agriculturist" re-
/ pested for nearly a whole column. lie
rushed down to the Office for an explana-
ton, and found that they only followed
instructions, and there was no help for &c.
Eve are ruined" he said to his wire ga
7'hole years advertising gone In a day
But instead Of beng his ruin il was The
beginning Of his success. Immediately
subscriptions poured in from all parts O.
the country. The Agrculturist soon We
come an institution, and It's proprietor
was one Of the richest men In Nsw York
Mr. Judd has continued from the day O
HE lucky mistake, 70 be one Of the mos
extensive advertisers In the country au,
he has biz reward.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

The message briefly summarizes the
various department reports anc stat IS
thut the army is quite small, but the
navy Is 10 "A pretty effective condition.
He commends the recommendations Of
Postmaster General In favor OF an extern
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

The receipts OF the Government from
all sources for the last fiscal year, were
1888, 73S, 2C4, and expenditures OF all
accounts, $3.50, 3i5, 2I5, thus showing an
excess Of receipts over expenditures Of
$40, 9y2, $50. But il is not probable that
50 creditRble an exhibit will be shown
I for the present fiscal year. Indeed, Il Is
! very doubtful whether, except with great
economy on the part Of Congress in
making appropriations, and the same
| economy In administering the various
/ departments Of the Government, the
revenues viii not fall short os meeting
actual expenses, including interest on
the public debt. lie, therefore, urges
such economy, and suggests that large
expenditures for public building uCt ac-
tgally begun, and Tor river aud harbor
Improvements not absolutely requisite
can readily be avoided. lie approves OF
the Government owning its own build
ings and hopes 10 see erected Mt the Cap
illl residences for the members of the
Cabinet and by the several states, fol
their senators, but be wants il done ut g
line WHOM the revenues OF the country
abundantly warrant IL. lie thinks thl
late papic may prove q blessing
in disguise aud states that hi
own Judgment is, that however much In
dyiduals may have suffered, a long steI
, hns been taken toward specie payments
lie opposes initiation but wants al
elastic currency" He urges the prohibl
,, ton Of the payment of interest by naliona
banks. lie makes several suggestion
, but hesitatts about accommodations
and AMONGST the suggestions is one for
free banking law.
TIE DEPARTMENTS.
The message briefly summarizes tn
, various department reports anc stat
4 thnt the army Is quite small, but th
= navy Is 10 "A pretty effective condition
n He commepds the recommendation q
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-02-20
SEA ISLAND HOTEL
Formerly the Saxon HOuse.)
REATJ FORT, s. C..

This House. avoray travelling public and espec
y others seeking genial Southern cme TO
escape Northern will be eopened October first 1872
enlarged than double its former capacity and
with convenience calculated to minister the com
fort and guests propeos will earnestly ndeavor
secure to all may patrons the comforts and privileges
rarely found than at o Situated on the coast and
advantage Beaufort far South also to rem
agreeable The table will continually be furnished
the Southern markets. Good livery
accommodations finely equipped Billiard Hall, Bowling Alley, and
Telegraph Office among desirable acquisitions the house
Beaufort daily with both Charleston and Savannah
BY railroad ansteamboa of which readily accessible from
five to fifteen minutes, from the hotel
MI M. KIHJGNIACJ GO.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-02-20
HOME SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE.

fTNHIs BEAUTIFUL MACHINE USES STRAIGHT
needles max the Lock Stitch alike on h0tn
sides, has sefadjustng tention and is used by hand
or foot. II Will hem, fell bind scam, tuck, hem
stitch, ruffie, and s,w on at tn same time; work
equally well on silk linen, muslin aud cotton goods.
IL Is the ouly irst-class low price machine made
Send for circular and sample OF sewing, or call and
examine the machiue at the agency, Bay street,
Beaufort, S c.
Prico, $RS, $37 &c &42.
W. A. FEIPP,
feb13-Iyr Agent
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-02-20
PORT ROYAL R. R.
EXTENDING FROM
Port ROVal 76 Miles towards Augusta.

On and after January 1, 1878, the Freight and ac-
commodation trains, will run daily, Sundays ex-
cepted,J as follows:
Time Table.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-29

EF TIVE ot.Rxspuns PfEE.-The
horrible condition Of ibis road, from
Clarksbarg to this place. renders it a
marvel that ANY vehicle at all can
make the p,isase. Never since ",
have known Il. has it been SO bad
aud in 0ouseque nee the tOll.g.tes have
been thrown open. la thi, connection
Nc desire to commend to the patron
age Of our people the enterpri,ing stag.
men. Siessrs Smiths aud DHrgan. Bu,
for The uptiripg energy Of these gen.
tlsmen. our town would be. entirely
cut of from "alltL world and the rest
Of mankind /" We owe them a deep
debt Of gratitude; for L one will con.
slider wha! they endure in driving over
the the route every day, at a.great los.
to themselves, when they might as
well carry the mail on horse. back. We
can sec that il is q favor to US which
We do not appreciate as We should.
Therefore, let US give them every en-
couragdmsnt in cur power.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-29
Figs, Dates and nuts Of all kinds just
received at Briukman.s.
r-n,,,, =, E,vy,r nryo,x.

ET DEAru OF ERSEsr DuScAS.-
The telegraph, on Thursday last,
brought tho sad intelligence tha. Ern-
Is. Duncan. Of OIarksburg, had de-
parted this life IN San Francisco, Cali
fornia. Mr. Duncan, who had for
some time been afflicted with hemor-
rhage Of the lungs, and the prsmoniI9'
~ symptoms Of consumption, left
GlarEsburga few weeks ago to spend
the winter in California. lie was o
SON Of the late John s. Duncan, and .
grandson Of Judge Duncan, tho first
Judge Of this Circuit; and was, with.
out doubt, ono Of the most promising
young men in the State. His many
friends in this county will learn With
sincere regret ofhis death.