Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-13


OUR LEGISLATURE.
The present House Of Representatives Is ny
ali acknowledged TO be far above the average OF |
foruer years. The Republicans are men oil Ill |
tsllisence and industry as well as the Democrats
The former have pretty good UNDERSTANDING,
The latter have not the concentration OF enort
and person they should have. They are WIFI
out q bold leader. This Is to be regretted, Tor
never in de history Of this State mas seie
been time when real pluck and liberal IDEAS
could do so much for the state. y grahu op
nortunity is presented and yet no one seems 10
aare TO seize it, 1t would be blind following,
for our Democratic Representatives. OF heht
and Sussex are men OF superior lntehs'hce'
that they need leading mind and brave cap.
tain. There are in the house who could NIL
the bill ii they would, The high and many
hearing of the memb rs toward each other, the
obliteraion of party differences in social inter
courses are subjects of general remark ana
chronicle a new era in the politics OF our state
There is no lack OF self assertion or hrlnness
on the part of either political party yet diner
epces are courteouslv talked over aud disposi-
ton to compromise always manifested III mat
ters which will admit of compromise.
We propose TO rive u sketch of the mem
bers OF the House in tins article, beginning with
the Speaker,
Joseph Burchiual. of South Muderkill Hun
dred.
ID.
do fruit grower of frederica. He has devoted
his attention mainly TO strawberries and othel
small fruit in which he has been very success
FIJI and somewhat famed. He is a large fine look
Ing man, member Of church and sustalns at
home "A character above reproach. houel
unused to parliamentary rules he preslues WIN
DIGNITY and self-possession and is creditable
Speaker Mr.. b. is man OF large experience
and has been an extensive traveller, having Wis
tied Europe and made circuit al the gloDe. =
Every member is impressed with the honesty
of purpose and kindhear.edness of lie Speaker.
Mr. b. is - years Of age, being in the prime oil
manhood.
THE KENT DELEGATION.
John c. Wilson, Of Little Creek hundred
yasa member some years back and now, as
then. serves his constituents faithfully. lie is
man Of high moral character and -ood iudg
ment.
John Van Gasken OF Duck Creek hundred
has a splendid physical frame. level heat
and engaging manners. His face indicate
frmn.ss and honesty lie is no mans slave
and every mans friend. Duck Creek is wei
represented ,,-,.,,,.,,
Is native Of Caroline county, NIL, all active
and enterprisinL young man OF liberal view
and strong common sense. lie is devoted
his duties and votes intelligently lie is de-
tiued to become strong local politician an
we rejoice to name him as progressive dem'
erat.
j. Frank wnds, Of Kenton hundred, is II
Youngest member, beng but twenty sevt
years Of age. He.is keen, shrewd and usef
member and an ardent suppore OF reform
our schools, &c The coming years have
store for hun higher honors if he but tunes
harp to tho anthem Of progress.
Kopt. q. Wright, Of West Dover hundre
10 a very quiet member, but man of go
heart, sound Judgment and pleasant manne
n. L.. vii Ia aVNIa ,atta
course is conservative in his views, and VIII
not . talKer he is splendid thinker and a v
sf
VIM. L. Shellrake, is one VI The people
psn OF popular address and good looking.
Is evidently practical business man, thin
for himself and acts as he thinks. He Is &c
members strong friend, generous aud k
hearted.
THE NEW CASTLE CO. DELEGATION.
fhe members from New Cnsl county
all Republicans, and beyond this offend
nothing can be said a. Iinst thrm. They
kind and courteous and devoted tplegi.
ton.
Lewis Thompson, of Mill Creek hundred
now serving his fourth session In the Houst
HE was member in 1915, Speaker
1877 and again q member in 1850 and henc
thoroughly posted in Parliamentary law.
7. is tine looking, genial in his manners
las strong mental lowers. Though So
conscientious. IL is a worker and comma
the respect Of the House.
WIN. Silver, Of Brandywnr hundred.
person Of social disposition, i gpnl deb at,
clear headed, practical man. Having Sc
fol- several years as Justice Of the Peace
wilmington, he has large exporienceIand 5,
judgment. He is Of those aggressive, pos
natures which binds To It stroug friends
consequently has bitter enemies. As a X,
sentative he is faithful and earnest in his la
Tor his constituents.
ID. Il. Ferris, Of PcncA,lrr hundred is a v,
MAIL Of intelligence and pleasing nam
about 40 years OF age, an attentive and %
want member and highly respected by the II
beers.
Joseph C. Hutchison is from Appoquin
hundred, (Sam Townsend's hoine) He
or 40 years Of aye, has an honest, good IA
aman whose purpose and character are ri
IN front Of him and he does his dnty. lie
farmer and now holds his first office
Joel Thompson, jr,, Is from White Clay
hundred Is II aud Friend He is lars
booking person. has susnd Judgement and