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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

THE DEMOCRATS OF LOWER MARYLAND REJOICE To-
aETHER AT sALrsBuRY-sTREEr cAvALcADE,
ToRCHLIdHT PARADE, ETC.
The Democrats Of Wicomico, together with
their friends in the neighboring counties Of low
or Maryland, joined in = celebration in honor of
their late victories, at Salisbury, on Wednesday.
There was an immense outpouring of the people,
and the town.was filed to replehon during the
whole day. An excursion train from the Wicomi-
co Pocomoke Il. r. brought up large accessions
to the multitude which had swarmed in from all
parts Of the country in carriages, and Salisbury
has not probably been given over 30 much to
jubilstion perhaps for many years.
beginning at O'Clock, the joy Of the people
waA first proclaimed in cannons roar. . gun for
which the Republicans Of Delmar had no use
having been sent down without solicitation.
These shots were kept up at intervals through
out the day, and ip the afternoon the celebration
proper was begun by street cavalcade OF horse
ment, about 500 strong. Many OF the horses
were garlanded about the neck with evergreens
and flowers, and their heads decked with
hags, while Itheir riders wore rosettes of red,
geously and others grotesquely Attired. Ono
man wore hat about feet Q inches high,
which was spAngled all over its vari-colored
pasteboard extension with small rosettes, and
surmounted by a squirrels tail. This unique
head.covering attracted much attention which
was greatly increased when the weArer, like
many others, became the occupant OF the en-
tire sidewalk after the cayslcade.
When the procession had marched through the
streets to music furnished by the Salisbury and
Delmar bands, the multitude repaired to the
Park, where under temporary stand deco
rated with evergreens, addresses were made by
Hon. Jas. U. Dennis, Col. Derrickson, Hon. Jno.
W. Crisfeld and others. Humphrey Humphreys
presided at the meeting, aud James u. Ellegood
acted ~ secretary.
In the evening q toreh-light pr Aus . a. made,
apyrotechnic display given, and the days exer-
cises were concluded with addresses in the park
by Daniel NJ. Henry. Esq, Of Cambridge Hon.
Z, X. Wilson and others. The exubersnce of
many people found vent in anectionate caresses
in the evening, the affinity of spirits producing
all uncontrolled demonstration.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

ANXIETY IN THE DEMOCRATIC RANKS FOR THE II
XARnH OF PARTY sERYICE

ANXIETY IN THE DEMOCRATIC RANKS FOR THE RE-
WARDS OF PARTY SERVICE.
The distribution Of the political loavea and
fishes attracts the earnest attention Of the DEM
ocrsts. There arc few plscea to be filed with.
in the next six months, by gift Of the Legisla-
ture, the Governor, and the Levy Courts. and
there are at the lowest calculation. half dozen
asprants for each place. The Collectorships of
County taxes are among the fat things which
the local politicians most banker after. In this
city, there are two Of these, Collector being
appointed for each District, Northern aud South
em, by the Levy Court An active canvass il
already going on in the Northern district be.
tween Q. Q. Woolley, Archie Given and George
Q. Ward. Both Given and Ward have already
had the office, but the former especially
claims it on account Of having been
y. =. District Court for maladministration OF
the office. Besides this he has "bosssd other
little political jobs for the party, and for which
he now claims the office w part remuneration.
Mr.. Woolley enters the contest ~ new man,
and in favor of rotation in office, throwing to the
winds the idea that once al officer, always All
officer.
In tho Southern district, there may be others
but Peter Springer and John Aiken are the only
candidates we hear mentioned. Thomas D.
Gibson the present Collector and. by the way, a
very fair one, we understand lis not an applicant
for reappolntment
For the various offices to be filed when the
Legislature assemblies, nothing il definitely
known, but it is generally givenout by the rank
and file Of the party that q. W. 8. Nicholson, OF
Sussex County is TO be clerk Of the House, and
the Speaker Of that body s to be allotted to this
county. In such case, the names of three New
Castle members loom up whose chances would
probably be in order ~ they are named, viz
II. A. Nowsnd Of st. Georges : Thomas Hol-
comb Of New Castle; and I. L. J. Baldwin,o Mill
Creek William NJ. Shakespeare, Of Dover, q
generally conceded, will be the Speaker OF that
body, in which case the Clerkship will most pro-
badly be allotted to New Castle,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

Nine miles from Frankfort, on the road to
Lexington, stands one Of the finest and richest
farms in Kentucky-that owned by Mr. Alexan-
der On this superb stock farm we saw 800
blooded horses, ranging in rank from old LEX
ington," the monarch Of the turf, to the kitten
ish and frisky yearling. Here also Mr.. AlexAn-
der has collected &l00, 600 worth of cattle COM
prising some OF the finest stock in the world,
and peeping into the inclosure where the costly
cattle were kept, we saw one dimnutive heifer
worth +27, 900, and variety OF foreign creatures
whose value seemed almost fabulous. On this
farm are bred the great majority Of fine trotting
and running horses which appear in our parks
during the racing season. Nj. AIexander's es-
tate, which is admirably stocked with fine farm
houses, barns and stables, and which is more like
. ducal manor than tho ordinary American farm,
extends over $500 acres. Near by lie old John
Harper's modest farm Of 2, 900 acres. The roads,
the stone walls, and the fine lawns covered with
massive shade trees, make . series Of delightful
pictures. The annual sale Of horses on the
Alexander farm occurs In June. Only yearling
colts are sold. Hundreds OF people from all the
country around. and from every State in tine
Union, flock to this sale. An immense barbecue
is held, and high wassail marks the conclusion
of the occasion.
We paid respectful visit to old Lexington"
the mighty sire Of mightier equine family.
He 10 now quite blind, veteran Of twenty-five,
afflicted with goitre, and stood gazing in the
direction from which our voices came. melan-
oholy wreck Of his former greatness. The
princes Of the race c, urse Of the present gal
loped by, nsighing and paving the ground, as il
annoyed at our presence. One Of them, named
" "Asteroid," 80 far forgot his princely dignity
- to charge incontinently upon the fence where
We were seated. and the artist has depicted the
result in spirited sketch. The negro men who
manage these erratic brutes undergo all sorts of
perilous adventures. but they seem to possess ~
many lives as . cat, and, like that animal, always
land on their feet no matter how far the plung-
ing and rearing horres may throw them.-Ed-
,odrd King Scribner's for December.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26
Wilmington and western Railroad.

AN ENCOURAGING INCREASE OF FREIGHT BUSINESS.
II will be encouraging to those interested in
the Wilmington Western Railroad to know
that its freights have been steadily on the ill.,
crease. This is true, both as to through and
local freight. Tic through syailie is mostly
btuminous coal from Western Pensylyania, and
used in our nufsctories. Sometimes the train
from the p. y p. Railroad is 80 long that the en-
gines of the v. & W.. which are not calculated
for heavy freighting, cannot bring il without
dividing, and part IL brought down the follow
ing morning with the passenger train.
To say nothing of the steady increase of mar
keting, the other local freights have increased
in large ratio. The ksolin guarries, though
not run TO their full capacity, have been very
active and large quantities of clay have been
shipped to Trenton and other points.
From Ashland the flour shipments have been
heavy, and the same may be said of snuff from
York Lynn, spices from Falkland, and spokes
fellows, handles, sleigh runners, and other wood
work from Greenbank
In addition to the freigbts mentioned, the
rolling mills ut Wooddale aud the lime and mar.
Bile quarries at Hockessin will soon be In opera.
ton, and Hamilton Graham has several hundred
tons OF clay quarried for winter shipment when
the weather will be too bad to work in the pits.
The present outlook Of the road so far ar
freight is concerned, il certainly favorable. and
should have the effect Of reviving the effort to
complete the road to Oxford, Ms early as possi-
hIa
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

LINE" LIGHTS TO MARK THE CHANNEL, RErwEl
NEM CAsrLE AND nELAMARE CITY.

LINE LIGHTS TO MARK THE CHASSEL BETWEEN
SEw CASTLE AND DELAWARE CITY.
The L. S. Light-House Board is now in nego-
tiation with certain property owners on the Bay
Shore, in this county, for sites upon which to
place four new cline lighthouses, to serve in
marking more distinctly the ship channel Of the
Delaware, between New Castle and Delaware
City. Two of these will be placed midway be-
tween the two places, a short distance apart, in
such position that when a vessel is in the chan
mel below New Castle, the lights will be in range,
to a person looking inland, to the South- W est
One Of them is to be placed on the farm of An
thony Reybold. and the other on that OF William
Reybold.
The channel between the two towns, makes
nearly right angle, and the other two lights
will be so placed on the shore near New Castle,
that upon the ship changing her course, at that
point, she will get them in range. looking inland,
to the North. These two will be placed respec-
lively, on the farms OF Taylor Dixon and David
q. Nivin.
About two OF three acres Of land for each
light, aud the right of way to it from these near
est public point, will be needed, and these the
Government already stated, is isnegotixting
for, though, in case of failure to agree, pro-
ceedngs in condemnation will be taken. under
the general State law, which extends this priv
ilege to the United States the same to pub
lie corporations chartered by the Legislature.
Plans for the houses, in which the lights are to
be placed. have been prepared by General Rey-
nolis engineer of the Light House Board for
this District, and the estimated cost of each il
about $4,000.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

Tho Baltimore Il Ohio Railroad is now the
great railroad power in this country. With direct
lines, owned ana managed by the company, ex-
tending to Cincinnati. Pittsburg, and Chicago,
with 10 watered stock, a large surplus, AID a
credit that commands money in London at per
cont, it s master of the situation. II iswell for
the public that John W. Garrett is the master in
this case The policy OF this great manager is
to deal fairly and literally with the public, and
to transact all the business Of the rosd by and in
the interests OF the company. He will have no
fast freight lines, except such as are managed
BY the company. He is opposed to rebates and
commissions, and will join in abolishng these
but he recommends other lines to do away with
the fast freight arrangements by which their
profits are eaten up. That would enable them
to establish fair tariff of charges aud would
render combinations for maintaining rates un-
necessary.
1t is not high rates the railroad companies
need, but honest and economical management,
The Baltimore 4 Ohio is shining example in
this line CincinaoH Gdzette.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26
Gagged Birds-N0w 70 Treat TAeM.


II You want bird to love you, choose bull
finch His affection for his mistress is often 10
great as to cause his death il he be separated
from her, and always make him intensely jeal.
GUS Of all who share her regard with him. Their
taught to whistle almost any melody by patient
ly reiterating it to them while they digest their
food, which is rape or canary seed, with . little
lettuce or apple. When molting they require
bard egg and bread crumbs, and Glove put into
their water and Il they should NOPE or ruf,ie
their plumage, scalded rape seed must be given
for . few days. II clever bird Ia your fancy,
get by all mesus , gold finch. You can teach
him to climb little ladder, to pretend to be
dead, to draw his own water, to sweep out his
cage with little broom, to ring small bell for
his food, and many other entertaining tricks,
which, being Of . restless, busy nature, he thor
oughly enjoys. Goldhnches arc bon vivsnts, and
subject to fits from overeating themselves.
When these occur dip the bird he,d downward
few days, and he will readily recorer. Canaries
are like flowers. they do not thrive unless their
keepers love them. Nothing 10 more cruel
than to keep birds and not attend to hem, and
this is especially trus Of canaries. They do
not live by seed and water alone, they
crave equally companonship and 1--we. They
ought, tJo. to be kept in pairs, for they have
great deal to say to each other that they cannot
say to YOU, and it is delightful to watch their
kOrhppIkb hflu COuHuonCos. i pu0heSS tWU cA-
naries which, though in no respects remarkable
BIRDS are 4 source Of constant pleasure and
Amusement. The male is an old bird OF fine
breed. dgnifed and aristicratic, on some days
hardly tolerating the tidgety, talkative, demon
strative female, and resenting, either BY con-
temptuous silence or by downright good scold-
ing, her interference In his contemplations.
Again, he is in good temper, and she is the
happiest Of bird wives. They fly from room to
room together, sit upon the window sills, and
exchange opinions about the sparrows, or hold
consultations about next springs housekeeping.
Canaries love variety in their fool, and, II
plenty Of exercise be given them, they may he
safely trusted with anything they will eat. Du-
ring molting a few poppy seeds arc excellent.
and at all times . little branch of fir pine
seems to afford them the greatest pleasure. The
little extra cleaning or trouble incurred by let
ting them have the use Of one or more rooms in
abundantly compensated by their love, their
happiness and their charming companionship.
Certainly those who pretend to entertain birds
Of any kind should be their friends II d not their
jailers, for birds, above all living crearures, were
created to be glad.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26
Bulbs for Winter fBlOOmaing.
Josiah Hoopes Of West Chester, writes thus

to the New York Tribune:
In the whole list Of suitable flowers for VIM
ter, Am not aware OF any class that will give
more real satisfaction, not only for their beauty
and fragrance, but for the comparative ease
with which they are grown, than the so-called
place the Hyacinth. The single varieties, - .
rule, force oetter than the double, and form
better spikes Of flowers too, as the former are
generally Of larger size and more compact than
the latter. The pure white is considered the
most valuable color, being in demand for bou-
Winter months charming every one vt once by
its delightful fragrance and purity Of TINT
To have them in perfection no time should be
lost, but good supply must be potted now,
in the following manner: hve-inch pot "
ample for single bulb, aud should be well
drained. for here is where novices err. Use .
good proportion Of flnely.broken pots or charcoal
aud cover tho same with . little moss, rotten
manure. or fibrous peat. so ~ to prevent the
soil from destroying the efficacy Of the drain,
and then nearly fill the pot with good rich Som-
post, and clean sand to keep the soil light Press
the bulb in the center Of this and in the COM
post, press firm, and at the same time oocasion-
ally jar the pot to settle its contents.
Some recommend using larger pots and con-
sequenty more than one bulb to each, but do
not see the feasibility Of this; indeed foreign
writer suggests using ten inch pots, with doz-
en- bulbs for EACH claiming for this practice that
they make far more effective plans
for exhibition purposes, and perhaps
they may; but ~ my remarks are in
tended especially for the amateur In All hum
BILE way, purpose adhering to the single speci-
men, in small pots. After potting, they should
be plunged to the rim in bed OF coal ashes,
and be allowed to remain ont Of doors until the
frost warns us that our pots will be broken. Re-
move them to the cellar, and keep cool, to pre-
vent the plants from starting prematurely.
At the proper time choose . few from one stock,
and give them little heat and sunshine At 6rst,
gradually increasing these ~ the state Of the
plant requires, until we place them IN their final
position-the full sun and light Of the living
room window. As soon - our plants leave their
preliminary nursery, ~ it were, others must
take their places to keep mp the succession Of
bloom.
Among the different kinds Of Dutch bulbs for
forcing place the Hyaointh first Of all next
prefer the improved varied shades Of color and
after that shonld come the Snowdrop, both sim
gle and double. The very pretty little Peraian
Iris with it's delicate perfume, must not be for
gotten nor should the small early blooming
Due Won Thol Tulips be neglected. In addition
to these may mention - reliable the follow
ing Jonquille, single and double, fragrant and
pretty; Polyanuhus Narcissus, and common Mar
cissus or Dsdodil. No one without trying Il
aware how much he or she can do in forcing
bulbs, and ~ there il no mystery In connection
with tile operation there need be few il any fail
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26
raE oLD.noN.!.
sy WILL WALLACE HARNky.

An out door quiet held the earth
Beneath tne winter moon,
The cricket chirped in cozy mirth,
And the kettle crooued, upon the hearth.
Asweet, cid-tashioned tune.
The old clock licked drowsy race,
With the click ng Of the cricket,
And red Goals in the chimney.place
Parped out, with many rosy face,
Like berrie, In u thicket.
The cranes arm empty stuck out stifr,
And tlnware on the shelves
Twlnkled and winked at every Gin.
In the nickering nre-iight, AZ II
They whispered to themselves.
The good Dame, In her ruined cap,
Counted her stitches slowly,
Ana the Old man, with full many gap.
Read from the Big Book on his lap.
The good words, wise and holy.
The old clock clicked; the old man read,
His deep voice pausIng, lowering;
The good wife nodded, dropped h " head
The lids Of both were heavy ~ lead
They were sound asleep and anor.Ag.
on, hale old couple sweet each dream,
While-all the milE-pans tilting-
I'uss paints her whiskers in the cream,
TIL John aud the belAted team
Bring Maggie from the quilting.
May Time, l pray, when failing years
Make thin my voice and thrapple,
Find my last days Of life like theirs,
As sweet with chldren's love and prayers,
And like winter apple.
Scribnsrs for December.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

M. Fillemont, French scientist, declares
that in literature and art nothing great was ever
produced by total abstainer. In this opinion
II. Fillemont will doubtless be sustained by in
telligent barkeepers everywhere.
Talent is rewarded At Worcester, Mass.
The Spy says "Mr Emanuel Crupi pupil OF
Mr.. Ben I. Hammond, who made such hit at
the musical festival has opened . snug little
barbsr shop In the Central Exchange building y
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26
A Lost HRo@es

Among lost articles recently found by the Par
is police and advertised by them, was . bride.
The advertisement said "There was found
yesterday At midday, bride, eighteen years,
blue eyes, black hair. Can be obtained on Ap-
plication At police headquarters" She was
cd to get married They took cab 1t the sta-
ton. On their way to the church the man got
out to make some purchases The driver was
tipsy, aud, instead Of waiting, drove on, 10 they
were separated in the wilderness, and the police
found the bride weeping in the cab,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26
Prices We'll Ma1n1aiues,

Itis curious fact that while business Of every
kind II depressed and the wages Of labor are be-
ing considerably reduced, the price Of billiards.
aud boiled chestnuts and opera tickets, and
horse hire, sleeve buttons, and devled crabs.
and other neceessr1eso of life, remain unchanged.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

Mrs. Flanagan, OF Philadelphia, who Is
daughter Of Judge Strong, Of the United States
Supreme Court, is said to have received the
most valuable wedding presents Of all the brides
this season. Among the gifts was elO, 600 set
Of silver and gold, o., 900 pair Of diamond ear
nngs, . s5,0O0 rot Of pearls and four India
shaVla,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

a Helena (Aontana) Divine, who has spent
the best part OF the summer In Christianizirg
Until John made proposition to him he othsr
day, 10 ''put In" with him and start faro bsnk.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

A Jersey City lawyer was making Q high
flown speech the other day, telling about angels
tears, weeping willows and tombstones whom
his Honor said: "Confine your remarks 10 the
dog fight
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

Halo bonnets are considered the prettiest
Just now. They are . facsimile in velvet Of .
dish-pan with brim.
There is no excuse for bridal parties not 90
ing TO Europe. The InmAn and other lines I'D
ysreise cabin rates - low ~ $50.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-26

The rustic Of the hustle u heard again in
the land. In abort, they are coming into fash-
ion again.
The Van Buren press., 1874-04-28

ToornAcnE.-A new remedy consists
in the employment of injections intro,
duced into the gum near the diseased
tooth. DR.. Dop has tried these injections
in about ole hundred cases In twenty
cases he made use ofmorphia, which sue
ceeded very well, but only for time
Choroform was far more successful, and
is now exclusively used by DIR. Dop IT
was emineuty successful in sixty two
cases out of eighty. The Injection is
made with the small syrine commonly
used in France for subcutaneous injec-
tions Only two drops are put in at a
time The needle is introduced gradual
u, and mast remain IN sita few seconds.
On Withdrawing it, pressure must be ex-
erted on the gum with the hnger- In by
far the greater number OF cases, one IN
lection is quite enough to stop the tooth
ache.