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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

TIE PRESIDENTIAL BANQUET AND TIE
ooLoRED PEOPLE AGAIN.
A Plank in the National Republican
Platform
"Complete liberty and exact equality 10
the enjoyment Of all civil, political, and
public rights should be established and
effectually maintained throughout the
Union by efficient and appropriate State
and Federal legislations., Neither the
law nor It's administration should admit Of
any discrimination In respect Of citizens,
by reason Of race, color, or previous con
dition Of servitude."
A Plank in the Greeley Democratic
Platform;
ave recognize the equality Of all men
before the law, and hold thatit Is the duty
of Government in its dealings with the
people TO mete out equal and exact justice
to all, OF whatever nativity, race, color or
persuasion, religious or political"
Taking into consideration the principles
enunciated In these platforms, all citizens
would expect justice meted cut TO them,
BY National, State and Municipal Govern
ments In which either class Of the enun-
ciators rule or have the predominance,
also where they jointly have opportunity
falling to perceive this, the expressions
will be regarded as mere political cant.
II is not unreasonable to presume that
at public entertainments made from funds
contributed by the public all classes have
the right to be represented. Nationally
the principles avowed In this Republican
plank are adhered to municipality, al
respects the presidential banquet, they
were disregarded by the committee Of ar
rangements, notwithstanding occasion wal
taken to excite the hopes of the colored
citizens that their disappointment NIGH
more fully appear.
Contrasting this action Of the recreani
Republicans, in this case, with that before
the recent eectlon,i il lie aptly illustrated oy
the anecdote Of the porcupine and the
snakes;
A poreupine being desirCus OF obtaining
shelter from disagresable storm, having
ascerlained that 1t WAS In tho power OF
some snakes, in q certain locality to place
him in a comfortable position, importuned
them so TO do. The snakes accsded to hi
request. When his porcupneship had
become comfortably situated in the snakes
residence, he raised his quilts and began
to turn himself about to the great discom
fort of the snakes, which began TO com.
plain. In reply TO their complaint, the
porcupinc rejoined that whoever Is dlssatis
ted can 20 out, as for myself am com
fortably situated, and shall have no NOR,
use for you till another case Of emergency
presents itself.
Viewing the platforms Of the two politi
cal parties much similarity is apparent
but the action by which the heartfelt
purpose was effected was more similar II
both form and fact, and totally at varianc,
with every principle Of justice and right
CIvIs.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

grTIMNn.

The new steamer of the Reliance Fire
Company arrived yesterday. Il Is second
class rotary engine, aud lie fully equal, II
not superior. 10 cylinder engines. It's APP
pearance is decidedly tasteful and In fact
beautiful, with It's green and carmine paint
ing, and other decorations, and gives per
feet satisfaction TO the members of the
company, who will put its powers TO good
account. II was built by the S'lsby Manu-
featuring Company, Of Seneca Falls, N. Y,
the boiler is one OF Clspp's Patent Clrcu
latlug Tubulars, with jacket of German
Silver aud Princes metal, and the wheels
ara of iron, aud built on the suspension
plan. The engine, II Is stated, can raise
In FIVE minutes a sufficient quantity Of
steam fer efficient action. Its capacity
for throwing a stream Of water, which Is
excellent, will be tested this afternoon.
The weight is about 5000 pounds, and the
coet was $500.
The Purchasing Committee was George
A. Messick, John O'Dounnell, Jr., P. F.
O'Donnell, VIM. r. Riley and P. F.
Murphy, and the engine was brought here
by Mr.. Teller, engineer, and MIR. Davis,
the agent OF the Company.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15
General Incorporation Law.
A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE cossTI-
TUITION AUTHORIZING SUCH LAW.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE cossTI-
TUITION AUTHORIZING SUCH LAW.
Senator Leander v. Riddle, Tuesday in
troduced the following bill in the Senate t
An act proposing an amendment to the
Constitution for the purpose OF empower
ing the Legislature TO enact general in
corporation law.
SECTION /. Be 1t enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the State
Of Delaware In General Assembly OF each
House deeming II necessary, and by and
with the appreciation Of the Governor,
Tint the following amendment be, aud the
same is hereby, proposed to the 18th sec
lions Of the second article OF the Constitu-..
tiou Of this State, to wit by adding to
the said section The following words -
Providsd, That the Legislature shall have
power 70 pass a general Incorporation law,
two,thirds Of each branch thereof con-
curling.
SIC. Q. And he it further enacted, That
the Secretary OF State be, and he Is hereby,
directed, after the Governor shall have
approved OF the above proposed amend
ment, and thus act, duly to publish
the above proposed amendment aud this
act In two or more newspapers In this
Safe for the consideration Of The people oil
this State, at least three and not more
than six months before the next general
election for Senators and Representatives
in this State.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

STEAM CYLINDER BURsrs-Loss $4,000.
Thursday afternoon between and
O'Clock large copper-drying cylinder Of
warp-sizing machine in the second story
Of the new cotton mill Of James Riddle,
Son q Co., on the Brsndywine, near
this city, exploded, causing considerable
damage.
A man named Robert Older, dresser,
Who was working at the machine, was
severely, though not dangerously scalded.
but no one else WIS Injured, although three
girls and two men were working In the
same room.
The report was heard by all 10 the other
parts Of the mill who thought Il was q
powder-mill. The room after the explosion
presented q ecene of ruin. The cylinder
weighing about 500 pounds was hfled out
of Its place and landed with one end
resting on q window eight feet from where
Il stood, all the window panes were broken
and some OF the sashes forced entirely out,
while the roof above the machine was
lifted up so high that two posts supporting
It were loosened from their sockets and
fell to the floor, tho roof falling back In
It's place.
The damage to the machine and build
ing will probably amount to s., 900, while
It will be impossible to resume work 10
that part Of the mill for two weeks.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

TEE MLsouERLDE BALL.-The Pavil-
lion Of the schuetsen Park was crowded
to oyernowlng, Thursday, despite OF the
snow and stormy weather,by maequsraders
aud other participants In the ball Of the
Wilmington RIDE Club, which was attend
ed not only by the WilmiDgtonlans but
numbers fIom other phases. The affair
was a grand success, and came OF In a
style which reflected great credit on all
concerned, especially on the Committee Of
Arrangements and the proprietor Of the
Mansion House at the Schuetzen Park,
Mr.. L. A. Bsrtolette Perhaps the finest
part OF the affair was the supper, which
was indeed a collation. long to be remem-
bered and admired by those who partook
Of It's luxnries ond Witnessed Its sumptu-
Gus and inviting appearance,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15
SHERiFF's SALE.

By virtue Of a writ Of Levsri Tac'as 10 rae a.
eied, vi b - posed 10 ruh 10 sale. at fbe Is
aYette HVtsl, n. s. ehipley street, sept by
James fisT.on, IN tie ~ Of wilmington.
Day. Mach LIST, 1873, VI . O'clock, m the
following described Real Estate viz: Al thatcsr-
tain lot pisteo p1lcal Of O. nd with a bri k NEE
suage thereon erect q. situated 10 the city Of
W lninttnn afo essid, bOnnuei and daser d ~
follows, to wit-beElnniag N the line Of the
easterly sid o Union s rect, ~ Tho distance Of
one hundrsd snd rts -ei, a. feet from mo co ner
formed BY The tnt-rst ction Of tue inc the south
erlI DO Of Lowering seuue with lhe line o the
Asteily SIDE o. Uniou stree said place Of begin
uing being u he cent O. the vail vidiug The
nousV on this 10 fiom The house the lot adloiu-
ms, 90 the north q cue taslerly pa al O. 81 ov-
Hrng A. emu. a d tasting ihrnus d he ceLtvr
sad division va b. uiuety-siN FEET to The we try
SIDE vi an step eAding irum shallgross avtnul
de OF said 8llsy and parallel O. Unlo7 street
sixteen feet 10 corner; taeuce west ly rsll-l
10 Lowering ave. q, aud Iasnllg borough The cen-
tor 81 the wall dividing the house OF 10 lot from
tne use on the lot adlo Mug Or he aoCfh. uinaty
six feet 10 toe eaststlf si1o OF Uni = root -
thsnee northerly u ng aid side IT taid stree.
aixte feet to the place OF beginning, be The
tents within said b. nos what tuey may. with
tee free ard IN Interrupted use u the sisre-sit
a'lev N eominon with others Of laHas bounaipg
thereon forever
ssir.d a. q lrken 10 execution as the property Of
J ines bewis ana ilizabeth N. Lewis, his wife
and teTro tenants, and TO be sold BY
RnBhkf l.. ARMSTRONG, khafif
sherid's once, New Castle, JArusry 30, 1873.
fsbii
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

The charter OF the Elkton and oxford
Railroad Company has been nled In the
Executive Chamber at Annapolis, Nd.
The termini Of the road are oxford, in
Chester county, Pa, and Middletown 10
Delaware. The road strikes the dividing
line between Maryland and Pennsylvania,
near where Little Elk creek intersects the
said line, and intersecis the Maryland aud
Delaware line at poipt most convenient
10 that part Of the road to be built at
Aiddletown. The road Is TO run near or
through Elkton. The capital stock Of the
incorporators /. b. Carter, Edward
Sweetapple, John r. Hagy, VIM. Arm-
stro9g, Arthur A. Maekie, Francis Green,
Robert Lynch, Jas. A. Mackey, Hiram
Mccullough and R. G. Mackall, Of Cecil
county, and Samuel Dlckey and Slater b.
Russell, OF Chester county, Pa
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

LEWIS -lu the city Of X. adj G. Pa on The 10th
instA ., Amanda WilsJp, slfs Of Henry N.
Lewis.
QrlNh GA T.esday moraing. Feb uarY II h,
Martha vile OF James Qulna, sr. aged % yeiTs.
JOHNSTON. In this city. on sunday, Feb nary
oh, JVhn T JVhn-ton, in hi $50 year
STERN. p sbrnary b, 1873, ~ his residence With
county, Pa &C. re- Sc n IA his 75.h year.
THOArs N.-yebTusry 10th. after lingering
illness, Mr. Jane ThOmnson, r-liei OF Vi e4ate
Wn, thompson, In the Ga year Of her Age.
ALLEN III Oh ist'hna, Del. F. bruary llih. Mics
Ase Alien, "a the 18th year OF her sge
wEYL -iu Philadelphia. February ll.h VIM.
/. WeYi. In the 9h year OF his age
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

A NARROW EsoAPH.-Y yesterday, as Mr..
VIM. W Heed and his brother Samuel, OF
our borough, were returning In carriage
froia attending the wedding Of Mr.. Fred.
Heed, they were almost made the victims
OF horrible railroad disaster at sager's
on the Wilmington & Reading Railroad.
At this point there is considerable Of a cut,
and the grade being down going south,
the train came along without noise just
as Mr.. H.. was abont TO drive upon the
track. We are Informed that the engine
passed but few feet In front OF the horse.
The escape was certainly very narrow
one. - Wsdnssday's Wst Chatter Nsws.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

4, A number OF bills WERE read a second
time by special order.
Four o'clock having arrived, the bill
for the Prevention Of Cruelty TO Animals
was taken up as a special order Of busi-
ness.
After six or eight amendments were pro-
posed aud adopted, the bill was adopted.
The bill divorcing Caroline Jones from
her husband, Rufue Jones, was taken up
for final consideration, snd AFTER being
debated at length, Messrs. Maris and
and Thompson in its favor and Silver In
opposition, passed 10 yeas, is, nays, 4.
At $50 the House adjourned.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15
HOUSE.
The House met at 10 o'clock.


The bill for the prevention Of cruelty to
animals was taken up for final considera-
ton and postponed until o'clock.
A remonstrance was read against the
bill prohibiting live stock running at large
in School District No. 60, New Castle
County.
A petition that the sale Of liquor be re-
strlcled to bona .dde hotels was read and
referred.
Numerous notices of bills Of ne general
interest were given, and several committee
reports were made.
The following bills were read a first
time; By Mr.. Wilds, opening new and
yacating an old road 10 North Murderkill
hundred by Mr.. Van Gasken, incorpor-
ating the Smyrna Manufacturing Company
for toe construction of cars, vessels etc. p;
senate bill prohibiting live stock from
running at large In school district No. 63,
New Castle county by Mr.. Silver, incor-
porating the Wilmington, shepot and Edge
moor Passenger Railway Company by
Mr.. Ferris, Incorporating Wawasset Tribe
No. o, Imp. o. r. NJ. by Mr.. Holland,
vacatiug a certain road in Cedar Greek
hundred by Mr.. Ma1is, compelling the
paving Of sidewalks in the city Of Whining.
ton to the curbstone 10 front Of all build.
lngs also, giving City Council of VII
mington the right TO alter water courses
In the city; also, allowing minors 10
deposit funds In savings banks, and pro.
tecting the same; also, repeating the
forfeiture clause in the usury law, except
the forfeiture OF the excess over per cent.
Also, an act incorporating the Wilmington
Car Works (Dure s. BOwers'), for the
manufacture of cars and building of ships
by DR.. Marin authorizing Harriet c. Can.
non 10 make her last will and testament
At II O'Clock the House adjourned.
The House met at 3 o'clock.
On motion OF DR.. Thompson the Senate
Joint resolution Of thanks 10 the City
Council, and Boards Of Education and
Trade Of Wilmington, for the attention
rectived by the Legislature at their handl
while on their recent visit to that city, wal
unanimously adopted.
A communication was read from the
Secretary of State stating that State Trea
surer Davis aud Auditor OF Accounts L lie
good had bonded.
Bills read nrst time; By Mr.. Silver, I
bill relating to the usury law (slmilAr 4
Mr.. Aarls' bill) also dlvorclng Annie G
Russell by Mr.. Clough, Incorporating
Ebterprse Building and Loan Association
Of Wyoming.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

STILL TRYING How 1T GoBs.-our read
ers will remember of recently reading In
our columns an account Of colored boy
in Pocopson township having tried the
experiment Of hanging, ''to see how Il
felt" and in which trial he narrowly
escaped from making a genuine hang Of
It. This same individual Is still banker
inc after a knowledge Of death, as is
evlneed in the following The other day
as our undertaken. Mr. Hoffman, was re-
turning from the funeral OF Mrs. Pierce,
he passed the home Of this experimenting
youth. The boy was out In the road, and
asked to ride in the hesrse, to which Mr..
Hoffman gave decided refusal. Upon
reaching Mr.. Ehtrikon's residence near
Sager's Bridge, some boys called from the
barn to "throw that darkey cut" when,
upon Mr.. Hoffman examining the vehicle
for the dead, he found the lad snugly
ensooncod in the fore part Of the hesrse,
evidently enjoying his ride to his hearts
content. He was made get out. however,
and compelled to complete his journey to
sager's on foot. This boy may now be
considered posted one, be knowing how
It feels to hang, aud also the sensation Of
riding IN a hedrse after he mortal coil Is
shnDfed OF, So much for an enquiripg
MUD. What next he will solve is diff
cult question to snswer.-Wesi Chatter
Ne,os.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

REAL EsrArE.-Lewis Dilwerth has sold
the Seal farm which he recently purchased
at public sale to Jehu Forward, Of Bran
DIVINE Hundred, for 800 advance, being
within a fraction Of $50 per acre. The land
is rather thin, the buildings In not very
good condition, but there lie an abundance
OF chestnut timber.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

AMERICAN CoTTos GOODS MARKET-WHoLE-
SALE PRioEs-REPoRrED AND CoRREcrED
DAILY ny W. VI. kENNARD x Co., 3Ud
MARKET STREET.
Markets quiet but firm in prices. The
wintry weather has had its effect on bust
ness, but with good roads aid opeu rivers We
look for an active trade at all points We
do not anticipate any higher pFiccs-at least
for the present.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

DIVISION OF TALBOT CIRCUIT.
A St. Michaels correspondent of the
Easton Star writes 10 that paper as
follows -
An important movement was mi lated
at the recent session OF the Quarterly
Conference OF Talbot circuit NJ. e.
church. A resolution was passed looking
towards the establishment OF a separate
charge for the town OF 81. Michaels, with
a pastor of Its own, whose legitimate
sphere Of ministerial labor will be con
fined to the ono church and congregation.
Tablet circuit, as now constituted, en-
braces the entire election districts OF St.
Michaels and Bay Hundred, and contains
within its bounds seven churches, viz I;
One In Ferry Neck, one at Royal Oak, one
In St. Michaels, two 10 Broad Creek Neck,
one 10 Bay Hundred, and one en- Thigh
mans Island.
The proposed change will necessitate the
division Of this territory iuto thrse seperate
charges, Of which Ferry Neck and Royal
Oak will constitute one, St. Michaels
another, and Broad Creek Neck and Bay
Hundred district the third. The matter
will not be flnally cousummated until a
year hence, as the necessary steps will
have 10 DO taken to provide parsonsges for
the country circuits, aud TO provide ways
and means for meeting the increased ex-
pense the division will entail, and to com
plete II there must be the ratification OF
the annual conference. Your correspond
emit lie advised that the movement is a
popular one, and much increased efficiency
Is locked for amer the new circuits get Ia
working order. The NJ. z. congregation
Of this town is very large, and wonld seem
TO require the entire time and labor Of one
pastor.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

Nnws.-H. o. Moore, the well-known
news agent, informs his friends and pa.
irons that be has reopened at No. 3i3
Market street and Is ready 10 supply all
who may favor him with their custom
with any thing in bis line.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

TaErf,-one Of the hueksters at the
Eighth street Market House, had his
pocket-book, containing several dollars.
stolen from bis drawer Wednesday, and
the thief escapes detection.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15
LEAVING PHnApsLrHrA.-Tho Pm

LEAVING PHrLApaLPnrA.-Tho Phlla-
d.lohin correspondent OF the Germantown
Telegraph Gays; In addition TO the Intend
a removal OF Morris, Tesker & Co., to
New Castle, Del, John L. Kuowlton has
removed his machine shops from Reed
street, Southwark, to Sharon XII, Della
wars county, and on the Let Of April the
Bhive Governor Company Will remove 10
3 .lhlehem, Pa. Hlgh,tarcs do this.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

ATTEMPTED RoBBERI.-James Dennis,
q well-known rag dealer, while on his
way from this city, on Saturday night
last, was assaulted by a negro, known as
Jim Boyer, who demanded him to hand
over his cash. Dennis not feeling disposed
10 part with his hard earnings without an
effort, called Justify for help. Banks, from
Stanton, being but short distance behind
came up In time to prevent the eoasumma-
OF the dastardly attempt. Boyer made
good his escape. -Rspisblissn.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

BUILDING LE1sBD.-The Bakers Union
have leased their building Nos. 800 and
500 z. Fourth street to Philip Combs for
four years, who will continue the -four
and feed business commenced BY the
Union.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

A YouRo INcKsDIAHI.-Last week a
little colored girl, ~ years Of age, named
Anna N. Smith, was before Squire White
head, Of West Chester, charged with an
attempt TO fire the house Of David Walker,
Of TredyHrin township, Chester county, on
the Slst ult. 'fhe girl was employed in
Mr.. Walkers house, and while the family
were absent from home she went into a
spare room aud Get fire to the bed clothing.
When the family returned they observed
smoke In the lower part Of the house, and
fastening up stairs, discovered the bed,
carpet &C., in the room mentioned, on fire.
The flames were speedily eItinguished.
and the girl being questioned confessed
that she set the room on fire. She is now
confined in the Chester County Prison,
and will probably be sent to the House OF
Refugee West Chester Record.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

MUTUAL LOAN AssocIAT1oH.-At the
Btu annual meeting Of the Mutual Loan
Association Tuesday, the following on
GERS we're elected;
President, Joshua Marls.
Vice President, JaTes Bradford.
secretary, Geo, q. Maris.
Treasurer, WIN. T. Westbrook.
Directors for 3 years, VIM. @. Martin,
Washington Mason, Benz. MurgAtroid.
Director for year, Robert Scott.
Auditors, A. Gilbert Robinson, Geo. W.
Bush, Richard II. Ewbanks.
A law was enacted exempllng the estate
o a deceased member IRON zines for slx
months after his or her decease.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

-Pos's Bells" was written for Ssr-
tsin's Magazine, Of Philadelphia.
A Cincinnati lover has been discarded
BY his afianced million-helress for tread
Ing on her pet cats tail. He vowed Il was
an accident, but she insisted II was done
on poor-puss. Globe.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

The following obituary notice Of =
distinguished citizen Is from a We-tern
paper Peter Ink, an old citizen Of Knox
county, Ohio, was blotted out the other
day, aged seventy.hve."
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

Mes AND MONKEYS; AN ANSWER TO
DihwIN.-The above lie the title Of lee
ture to be delivered In the Oratory Of
Delaware College on Tuesday night, Feb.
Is b, by the Hon. g. g. Burr. Mr.. Burr
Is one OF the foremost authropologists Of
America, having spent great deal Of time,
lshor and means In the prosecution OF this
brauch science; The natural history OF
the races OF men. That bis services have
or appreeiatca is snown y Ine isc.
several successive years 70 the Presidency
Of the Aulhropological Society Of the
united States. We hope the gentleman
will have large audience to hear bis dis
course on this Interesting subject.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15
WANTED.
The undersigned are prepared to take
apprentices IN Their Machine
lShOB,

and Will c'nsiier the applications n all VIII,
Pr IN ers d p by N ii Wactn gvecinAia :
suirloi me q aud good vases 10 tea e. A ms
htti.t-. fCsEY. JnNkr a CO,
feb 10 5w Mnmi- gtol, De.ANais
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15

Half dozen sand spouts-columns OF
sand ten feet In diameter and 1000 feet
high-lately danced around Virginia City.