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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11


We believe that men have a natural
right to a voice in the direction and con-
troll Of any government which demands
their obedience and support, but however
others may differ from us in this belief,
there cannot, consistently, be any question
as TO the right Of all men TO voice in Il
government which, like ours, is based on
the proposition that governments derive
''ther just powers from the consent OF the
governed" Entertaining this view, We
cannot regard in the light Of tyranny, nor
as threat to popular liberty, any inter
ference which forbds Or prevents either
legal or illegal restrictions Of suffrage. No
usurpation whatever can equal in enormity
the attempt Of government to use It's
delegated powers to restrict and control
the power Of the people from whom alone
it derives tho right to act or even to be.
Hence we cannot view with approval the
suggestions in Governor Ponder's mes
sage to escape existing difficulties by en-
abllng the assessors and collectors TO
escape responsibility for negligence in
those acts on which the right of men to
vote depends, and The whole tenor Of which
are ia favor of restriction of the sailagc
and diminishing the numb,rof tax-fiuy,ls.
1t ought to tempossib.c for a. one man.
either by wiiful neglect. or by careicssucs-,
or by any act, whether OF omission OF
rtuIuf-aflu ga .I.s.rtxn n n'fIy.u of lf.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

The announcement OF the dettltr Louis
Napoleop. ev Emperor Of France. Il, bis
Int residence. Cbiselhur-t. England. pt
noon Tbur.dav. was rer tyd aua ur
price IN this country a- ,s.'l a- Boo El-.
land. notw thslaLdme hi- recA Hne--.
tie Inns long letu cutechIe, u uelu. .ipd
suffered terrible physical torment iuu
stone in the bladder, and o. toys daf- ago
he had the obstruction removed hy t1r-
rical operation. which 70 appears has r-
suited fatally, thus endiag Tie most Zee
.narkable career in modern history.
Charles Louis Napoleon -bou.rute,
Whose titular designation, until recently
WAS Napoleon III, Emperor Of The Preach.
was born 10 the Palace of the luicries, ut
Pads, on the 2sth of Aml, ls9s, aud was
therefore in his G5.h year. j.. was the
third son Of Louis BouapArtc, ana nephew
Of the great Napoleon. His mother was
HOrieuse, the daughter Of the Empress
Josephine by her FIRST marriage, and there
always seemed to us poetic justice in the
events which thus placed a grandson Of
Josephine on the throne, from sharing
which she was excluded by its founders
ambition TO found dynasty
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11
} the statements con-

the statements con-
mt letter TO us from that
srning rum0rs there prevalent
the general management of that
.ork. Upon a careful examination Of the
etter In question We find, OF our own
knowledge, that il was inaccurate in one
important particular, that is In the state
ment that Mr.. Chase is the successor of
Mr.. Walker. Mr.. Walker was oyefseer
f the work, aud his successor in that
office is Mr., seoneld. Mr.. Walker was a
very competent overseer, was removed
for political reasons through the efforts Of
our local politicians, but against Captain
Browns wishes. His successor, however,
the latter considers a competent man also.
We, of course, cannot go into the full
merits Of the stories to which our cores
pondent alluded, as to their foundation
md the auimus Of those starting tkem.
Captain Browns letter is so explicit, so
open to criticism and denial IL 1t contains
Inaccuracies, that II must be accepted as a
complete yiudication of his character from
all aspersons which rest on mere rumor
and gossip, and so far us we are concerned
we are persuaded that the reports In ques.
ton are unjust TO him.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11


'.l Is "'N''''" vat" l'sl''n''''e
"'''''
ilc Sew England Wrchins Co, is
','.hl'E "'"'''s' ana "''"s s"o' "o'N AT
NIIlin No'i'us. OF Milford, has Ten
''''' J"" ''' S'V'ANl q" Nc"
I-J NuNi'f Co.,, tttr iAr c"uirt. OF
-,itn- .n' basque hudlc,s.r tiloat al tue
h''''N". '''''
~. l.. b. nrri snu, iorlr'r'v proprietor Of
ll' tH"'H lln'".- ''O 0iretoNu, Del, dlcd Ia
Philadelphia mti Wcck.
Two gentlemen. Of Nill'0owu. last
ye'e- rr'o roi, iei express, from VII
Haw-l".t' Pa. iInc 'ren
Nr and 'lf-. Iht-. Hdmn,efslcy. Of
ili-onl, cg-b"H3G .A' 5lih anniversary Of
.hait NNii.ae Has ia.t week.
,itm q. Wilson. f-q.. OF Smvrnp. lnd
llist...Ir bone broken D., b-ius thrown
lroW % leigh a ieW days SINCE
3 hl-kcr Of peaches shipped by n Mid
iictovu grower. lust summer. we've hlst
sold Tor So and analwarl for SIP.
Ilor. rrustcu POLK. formcrlv 0i this
mtr. g. again a candidate FOR senatorial
u,,... st thr hands of Missouri.
J... N.s..,. of tto G-,.ot Nl.t.,lr A.
era nr Ua0.Auf.. Iowa. itnu.l,i.lr d.
n..Ii.i homie :.i.d friends In i.cg.r-.
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~, 1,,,iion ~, H. r "on ',Ijie on
NV Ye,r's Eve '' '' '''''"' VI
/ .,.....'..,,- A.. -.-r-,.-
were n at 90 caused ,br n ~. 1o'e nv
of N smnJny school entertninment in Mia.
! dietovn' Isst Wool
-. s.,..
,,. ne weather T. warm and AZ we sails
GorsssrJ shi, carnrntsrs ar. at worlr
,gitii- Min i'm SenforI.
a. p.n,.,,..i ,.ri,.f,...,
"r smrr,s Was pr,..eIted Win " be .,g,
tlini a.. Of napkin ring. a few days since.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

Tue FATAL BURNING CAsE.-Elsewhere
we copied from the Gazette an account OF
fatal burning case Of little bsy at
Rokeby near this city. Upon inquiring,
we learn that II was little gill who was
was so fatally burned, named Laura
daughter of Neil Comfy. She had been
coasting and got her clothes wet, and
while drying them at the stove they
caught IRE. She cried ''save me-" when
the teacher picked her up and ran out the
room with her. Her father was near BY,
saw the teacher bring the child out, and
ran and threw his coat over her and
extingushed the flames. He did not know
It was his child until after the flames were
distinguished. The little girl was buried
Yesterday afternoon,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

Inc Morocco ExcHAEGE.-At stated
meeting Of the members Of the above
exchange, held in Philadelphia on the End
Instant, the following were elected to serve
ior the ensuing year; President, Samuel
D. Jones Wee President, Edward Evansi
secretary, Charles McNeely; Treasurer.
D. N. cunning Delegates to the National
Exchange, 5. b. Jones, J. Y. Cunning nnd
E. G, Amer, of Philadelphia, and Charles
Baird and William Y.Wamer, Of this civ
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

OFFICIAL LIST SUBMITTED TO the LEeIs-
LATHE

OFFICIAL LIST SUBMITTED TO Tme LEGIs-
LATURE.
The following Is a list of referees par
dons and remssiOns granted by the Gov
ernor OF the State OF Delaware since the
Sd day of Jan, 1870;
Hugh Sweeney, assault With intent to
XVI, hne remllted Jan, 2G;h, 1871 VIM.
baNier, larceny, pardouel Ma, 3lst, 1871 4;
llugh sweeney, assault with intent TO kill,
pardonod Aug, ID, 1871 Henry Brisch-
Dauni, permitting gambling, pardoned
Joseph shuley. arson, pait of fines re
nitted May 18th, ls7s; Joseph shuby,
oIeaN'ng into shop, pardoned May 18th,
1877 thomas Cox, larceny In two cases,
par1u' e1 june 3lst, 1872 Isaac Pierce,
pardoned Oct. %, 1872,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

a." III ptohAhle receipts, AS above, sll3240.O 90
In conclusion, l believe | have given
your eXcellency us precise a statement of
the transactions of the Treasury Depart.
hlehl OF the State as could be done with
out gong into details, aud trust YOUR
sAcellency, us well as the Legislature that
IS soon to convene, will call on me for ann
Information thut may DO desired, and Il
VIII be my pleasure to give ii.
have the honor to be, very respectfully
yours Il. II. DAVIS,
State Treasurer.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

IMPORTANT DIsoovERY.-Dr. William
Fields has succeeded in preparing com
binntion Of metals which is superior m
emory and corundum for polishing pur.
poses, and can be sold at one-fouTth The
coat Of said articles. He is about seenrins 4,
his discovery by letters patent, and will IN
short time be able to test II before CONNIE.
tent judges. There are large quantities of
emory and eoruudumimportedeyery wear
which fact with the high rate al which
they are sold, led the Doctor to experiment
ing 70 Ind a substitute and he beIIeves
that bis efforts have been crowned viii
complete success. - Republican. '
A"watch meetings" were numer,u. do,r,
The State on New Years eve. w l.
A new peach canning establishment q
obe started near Middetowo. ~ 10
A age number OF families have cbsnoed
residences In Lewes, this week. 'u
The Chapel Sunday School Of Nu,ora
We're treated gu Christmas night. u
A pigeon-shooling match was smvrno y
only employment on Christmas day. -"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

DELAWARE RAILROAD MEETING
day the annual meetingof the Delaware
Railroad Company was held at Dover and
the old Board of Directors was reelected,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

Total 4J,3l3 people.
This should be sufficient TO insure the
prompt success Of the present movement
but when we take into consideration that
Wilmington is just about us convenient to
the grerter part Of the remaining 1s,202
people Of the county, there ecems no.
reason why there should be any delay
whatever in securing the removal Of tue
county seat provided this city is willing
to overcome the difficulty that would other
wise be presented by the high price Of Land
within its limits. We therefore hope tn,
Council will grant the petition of the
Board of Trade and offer ground without
charge for the county buildings.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

ID agitation for the reno
.Junty seat from New Castle to
~ has Just been resumed with
gor and earneslness, and unity Of
effort, never before displayed in the matter.
The Bar Association, the Board Of Trade,
and the City Council are working to-
gethcr harmoniously, and there ought to
be no question that these efforts will be
entirely successful, as there is no longer
any doubt that this city is much more
central, so far as population is concerned
than any other point that could be chosen.
It Is lust az accessible as New Castle TO
the people Of every hundred in the county.
except those of New Castle Hundred, while
Ii lie able to offer such superior advantages
in the way Of hotel accommodations and
of opportunities to transact other business
while attending Court, that we believe 10
would be greatly preferred as the comfy
seat by the people Of all the lower hun
dreds.
But aside from these considerations, ar
plieable to all parts Of the county, Will
mlnglon is easier Of access to the vast
majority of the people of our county than
is New Castle, and since the completion
Of the existing system Of railways, nearly
half the people outside the city must come
here TO start to New Castle. This isrue Of
all the people Of Brandywue, Christian
Mil Greek and White Clay Creek Hun
dfeds and of probably half, and certainly
aquarter, of those Of Pencader Hundred
Allowing the latter, however to offset Tie
small number Of people who go TO Com
in their own conveyances, we lud that ac
cording to the last census, cut Of tm
6S,5l5 people OF this county, Wilmington
is much more easily accessible 60 The r.si
dents Of TIE following Hundreds
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

The interest on this debt has been
paid promptly, and the market
value of our bonds has steadily
increased, until now they are
quoted above par in the stock
markets of the country. They are
as high, II not higher, than those
Of any other State, drawing six
per cent. interest In currency, and
being so highly appreciated that
Il Is with the greatest difficulty |
have been able TO purchase them
for redemption. have, however,
the amount of..................... $4,000
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

IUTHI UIHOUFsPmCnTs, as above. NIst,1I -OI
Dishursed from the Public School
Fund since the distribution in
August last, 10 Pennsylvania In
situations for the tuition aud sun
port of INDECENT pupils from this
"a, Nv. .-ss.......... 221 o.
Discussed from the Oyster Fund. by
the Collector OF that revenue. to
Keep in repair watch-boats, sala.
Iles OF Officers and men, etc.,. 3,37Os5
NoIk' ! There Will be dur the State, in
January next, about sll3, 24O.OO, as fol-
lows, viz -
i from Interests on Investments, 300. 26,272 90
Tax on Railroad Earnings and
tapitatton,, %, sos. 90
ny ~ sank shares, .............-.. b,Ga5.T6
ny ny rom me several eounties,..... 53,702.s4
eellaneuus sources...... 4OOo GA
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11
OUR STATE FINAN CES.
State Treasurer's Report, Accompanying
Governor Ponder's Message TO the State
Legislature.


TO HIS Eresllsney James Ponder, Governor
Of DelaWdrs
BIR-I have the honor to submit to your
Excellency the following report OF the
transactions Of this department OF the
State Government, being a statement OF
the liabilities and also Of the assets OF the
State, together with a synopsis of receipts
and expenditures since my settlement
with the Legislative Committee In Janu-
airy last
At the beginning Of the present admin
lstration Of this department the state debt
amounted to the sum of one million four
hundred and sixty two thousand dollars
(sl, 1852, 00O), consisting as follows, viz :
Bonds issued to pay bounties TO vol
unteers and for substitutes,........s Al, 10000
BoTds loaned to the Junction aud
Breakwater Railroad Company
and for which the State Is secured
BY first mortgage on the road and
its pQuiumeutH,.........sss oNliuuu
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

A chip canal, to connect the waters Of
the ChCspeake with the Delaware Bay, has
for some time past engaged the attention
OF persons interested In foreign and coast
wise navigation and commerce. Exami.
nations have heen made within the last
year to determine the prleJicahity Of such
an enterprise and the most favorable route
for the proposed canal.
While tie chief advantage of such an
enterprise will accrue to the commercial
cities Of the country, and TO persons out
eide Of this STATE, 1t will, nevertheless,
prove Of great benefit to our own citizens,
especially those residing in that portion Of
State through which It may pass. Should
application be- made to the Legislature, at
the present session, for an act Of incorpor-
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

Total assets. ....................4H 2i,2lg
Yielding semi-annual interest Of about
~ 900
If the total assets were deducted from
the total debt IL would leave net in.
debtedness of $500, ISL, with cash cred {
in the farmers Bank at Dover of $685.
O40. go
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

The attention Of the Legislatures invited
TO the condition OF that part Of the public
building used for the State Library aud the
office of the Secretary Of State. The rapid
accumulation of valuable hooks,by exchange
with other States and otherwise, has rem
dcred the room appropriated TO the Library
wholly insufficient for the preservation OF
the books aud provision ought to be made a.
the present session, Tor that purpose The
Office Of Secretary Of state il not such ~
compOrts with the dignity Of the state, o
furnishes proper accommodations for the dis,
charge Of the dtties Of that office. l suggest
that such measures be adopted as will pro-
vide suitable accommodations for the Ii
hrary, and furnish convenient rooms for the
Sccretary's office.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11
Wilmington Institute.

NETTING OF THE MEMBERS To CONSIDER A
PROPOSED CHANCE IN the cRGANizA-
TioN THE pLAS OF STOCK COMPANY
APPROVED.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

In the revision of the revenue laws, at the
last session. the provision Of the act OF 1863.
increasing the salary ofthe State Treasurer,
was, among many other provisions OF thsl
act. repealed. IL Is not believed that such was
the intention Of the Legislature. The duties
of that officer are arduOus and responsive
and the compensation now allowed by law
Is wholly inadequate for his services !
recommend that his salary be increased to an
amount that will remunerate him for t"t
services rendered and the responsibilities H.
CURED, and that such compensation be pa'd
him for the time he has held the office.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-11

Total, 90. 5O
Deduct Debt (.ncrtglges and
nutesJ 2G.5J
, 1873-12-07

THE UNIVERSE; Oh, TAG 1IEiSrrEl.v GREAT AND
THE INFINITELY LITTLE. uy f. H. poucl!ET, II. D.,
Corresponding Member Of tho Institute OF france,
Director Of tao Museum Of Ranen. With all intro
luction by ARNOLD uuYor, Professor, etc., EassaI
Hall, Princeton. N. j. With J4J Engray!uEs. New
York a1ribner, Armstrong 4 Co.
1n tue power to grasp tic most Important
facto,--the really essential clements OF .ll sci
ence e,-and to describe thenl iu language readily
understood By the non-profcsaonal roalor,
tho Trench sayaata far eycul thoBo Of any
other nation. The work before up is convincing
proof of tho fact above stated. For Ito conpro-
hcnsiye grouping together Of tho most ntoreBt-
nS habits OF insects, ashes birls, and ani1uals |;
OF tLoir modes OF living building their habita-
tions !; means Of loco:notion tho gc',i,,s-por-
hars wo should call 1t instinct--and tasto they
manifest anil Thousand and ono things III
regard to animal lto, tic book contains by far
the most remarkable collection Of factH wo re-
member to have gcen issued from tho press.
Tho vegetable kingdom alHo comes iu for a
large tlate Of attention, aud tho acknowledged
facts in geology aud astronomy nro ulao clearly
and correctly slated. And then the book
nbouudB In wealth and beauty of Illustration
Mhiel, rellectg lhe highest credit upon tho pub
llshcrs. Wlilo tho work is mainly designed for
non-profcBsioual readers, ncientiata will DO glad
to hnvo it, for it will carry them above tho strict
thom tho beauty and Tho glory of the works Of
tho Creator. Wo know OF ITO work whore 40
n1uci, real knowledge Ia condensed into 10 ANAL
| q Hpaco, or ono We Gun m0ro strongly roc0m-
mend parents to PITT into tAo tlanas Of tho,r
ciltl.yon, It ahauld alorn, as it cartaiuly will
instruct, every household that will do themselves
the pleasure 10 road 1t.
, 1873-12-07

On Sunday, the 2A inst. severas teanaa loaded
with Government atoroH, from Fort Klamath.
arrived at Rosobnrg Oregon, md unloadad Ut
tho depot OF the Oregon l. California rallroad.
Shortly after, one OF tho tcansters went to tho
olico Of tho Ilaindealer, mud privately invited
:Lo editor to walk with him to tho depot. Tho
ouitor wont, and this is what ho Haya le eAw md
heard: "Wlon VIC arrived the1o lo poliltod 10
u cask, which, on close inBpocsion, proved to DO
nothing moro than common whisky barrel,
lnarlol sucloty Of Natural History, Washing
ton, D, O. We then wanted to know what ssns
lhe meaning Of this, whom our frlontl Informed
,,a that thu barrel contained nothing less thaA
tue body OF Tho aIoloo chiof, preserved lu npr-
its, md was bcing shipped this way oatenbibly na
Government stoven, to provont Comment by
newspapers aud Tho public III general. Our in-
fornaut then proceeded to give, tho whole story
III he wna present ut tho uxocn.lont aud lHl ro-
n,ained at Fort klamath from tho time thu 1n-
hls team aud horrible freight. It appoars tllat
Jaek'n body vas neyer burio4 aftor tho hoa1 wRa
aoyored from tho trunk. 1u faot 1t i had not
boon for tho kuCclHtittons tears Of tho Indiana
concerning their dead relatives, which GAZING
thom to yery often risk their llves In tanio Of war
to carry lheir slain from tlo field Of battle atd
approximations entertained w to how " would 10
yer llayo boon buried. Az 1t wau tlo alodoo
Chief only rested In l1ts grave about 10 or u
houra. It waa dug up nbout midnight on tue
day l,e wss hung, by soldiers dotailotl 1or that
purpose, wl.o iileI mp tho grave *nd !sgs y sa
| though II hAl uoyor bocn taieturbed. I4u body
waH Immediately carried to tho turt arst the lead
takon vi mud put up for shipment ea"t. A fe"
I days aitor this tho remainder OF tho body wat
1lacod III The basie AZ alroalY gtated and start.
oil for tho bnlso oily Tor wislu!l the head wsa III
| tended. We layo reason to behave tue Htory n
| told III IL true In eyery PARTICULAR
, 1873-12-07

CHRISTIANITY TIE SCIENCE OF MANHOOD.
lly tito Nev. H. ]. SAvAus lAator Of the Third un,-
tas.aA Church, GAiraGo. Boston: +: Eoyea, Ao!nes &
ca.
This is book of which our city may vol be
proud. 1t has bcou received with great approba-
tim by tho entire religious public. Soma Of tho
loadiug religious journals complain that the
author does not 80 quito far enough in basny
his conclusions on what they regard as Eyangol-
ical doctrine but all bear cheerful Testimony ~
to tho zeal vAjuo Of tho book. 1t ia commended
apecialv to NIL who hayo doubts as to the cnno-
bling cffccts OF Christianity upon individual
character. or 1t tho loy. Trof. David Swing, Of
onr city. Enys:
Tho yn1me entitled, "Chrstianlty tho sclcnco OF
Mankisus," have Just reud with unusual pleasure.
IN all tho co!!osus of tho lal.t u.ero .ra opsrtents Of
"Ap&llaI Chen,istry" aud "Applloa Mechanics. y
Mr.. Savage las, l,y bis boos awakonsd tho suspicion
TINT perAAiB Cariatsanity needs neu study In tho
form Of IN applied rol!sion: With real r''wer nnd
beauty mlaglcd, Ms. s.yaga leads The reader along
through his sop Of thought, anl convinces rs that
Christianity Ia Gully liG01slt na,na for Manhood.
Mr.. Ja.nesna said: chs,ss.Aa.y IL most eeasfM!
cy1lIz4tIon" To tho Hano coueiualon this book will
loud tho thoughtful Folder.