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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
Detection Of . Catholic Priest.
He RuNs AWAY WITH THE CHURCH FUNDS AND A
PRETTY ORGANISE.
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PRETTY oRaANIsr.
The Philadelphia Ledger of Saturday says that
quite a stir has been created among the German
Catholics of Philadelphia by the sudden disap-
pearance Of the Rev. John W. Gerdemann, paAD
tor Of st. Bonifacius Church on Norris Square,
and the simultaneous dispearance Of Profess
tant Young lady, whose parents live in Reading,
and who was organlst of the church. The church
edifice on the south side Of Norris Square, of
which Father Gerdemann was pastor, is one of
the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the city,
and has.cost in the neighborhood OF two hundred
thousand dollars There WAS also a sort Of
saving fund connected with the parish and I'M
der the control of the pastor, in which the men,
bers OF the church deposited their savings for
safe keeping, the pastor being the custodian Of
the money. On Wednesday Father Gerdemann
disappeared and OH Thursday the Right Rev.
Bishop Wood received letter from him, stating
that the reason he had left the Catholic Church
was that he could not believe in the infallibility
Of the Pope and saying, "By the time You read
this you will know all about me, and therefore
have no need to make an explanation" He
also said that his debts had overwhelmed him,
and other like expressions.
Father Gerdemann IL a native OF Selchte, near
Munster, IN Westphalis. In 1862, desiring to
supply the increasing missions Of the German
Catholics of this diocese, the Right Rev. Bishop
| Wood visited Munster for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning subjects for his seminary Amongst
others Mr.. Gerdeman offered himself and was
| accepted. After his ordination he was chosen
| on account Of his zeal and ability to build the
| Church of st. Bonifacius, in tho northern por-
ton of the city for the convenience of the Ger
man Catholics residing there. He labored earn
estly in the prosecution OF the work, and the
result OF his exertions was the erection OF the
present beautiful Gothic edihce. In the build
| ing of the church he incurred a large debt,
aided from time to time by liberal assistance on
the part of the Bishop from deposits in his saw
| ing fund.
What the amount of this debt is it is impossi-
bic at this time to estimate. nor is it yet known
whether a large or small sum was carried of.
Bishop Wood, however, declares that all inter-
ested will be efficiently protected.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

A LARGE ARRIVAL OF BIRDS AND BEASTS FRO
rUNOpF.

A LARGE ARRIVAL OF BIRDS AND BEASTS FROM
EUROPE.
There arrived in Philadelphia, Monday, a
very large collection of birds and animals for
the Geological Garden, which were collected by
Mr.. N. Thomson, the Superintendent OF the
garden who has been absent for this purpose
for more than year. They were brought from
Europe by the steamship Ohio, of the Baltimore
and Bremen line, and arrived at Baltimore on
Sunday last, accompanied by Mr.. Thomson.
Some of the animals and birds were purchased
in Java, others were procured in London and
elsewhere, and the entire collection cost over
520, 900.
The lot includes two gorgeously plumed fam
ingoes from Egypt two cassOwaries, very bril-
liant peacock, collection of fine parrots, one
large eagle, one falcon, two owls and five large
cages of miscellaneous birds. some valued as
songnters and some for their brilliant plumage
There are also four porcupines, two laughing
hyenas, two golden leopard-, one not quite full
grown and tractable, and the other very large
and vicious several Angora cats, several musk
rats from Siberia, twenty-siS monkeys, large
and small two sun bears, from Singapore,
four large deer. Two of the most valuable
animals of the lot were male and female
yak. They are very difficult to acclimate.
and the male died on the voyage, which caused
the female TO pine and droop. On her arrival at
Baltimore she was taken to suitable quarters
and attended TO properly. The animals gener-
ally appear to be none tile worse for their long
voyage.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
WILMINGTON. DEL.
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER Is 1874.
THE REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATE FOR PREs1.
DENT

This election has wiped the Republican slate
clean. 1t is absolutely tdbula rasa. Anybody
who has been considered available for the nom
ing, is no longer to be so regarded, and the man
for the place will now have to be looked for,
under new and changed circumstances. Meth |
or Mr. Blaine nor Mr.. Washburne ia now
available, and certainly not Mr.. Conklng
Or Mr. Morton. We must have can
didate who is something more than u party
man, and who can recruit and re-enforce the
party strength. Such person now needs to be
diligently looked for. Thus far, he has not
presented himself. 1t may be that Secretary
Bristow who has some, at least, of the qualifica-
tons that are needed, will prove the very man.
He is in the early prime Of life, able, energetic,
and vigorously honest. He has been purifying
the Treasury department, and would, no doubt,
give the country an upright, clean, and
creditable administration. But whether he shall
be available or not, depends upon the degree
Of success he now achieves with the finances.
II he shows himself q statesman-if he could
exhibit something approaching the ability OF
Alexander Hamilton-he would have great
strength as probable nominee.
General Dix would do WELL in spite of his re-
cent defeat, if he were not so old. He WAS born
i'll 1898, and will be rs, at the time Of the cleo
ton, and SO, by the time his term Of office OK.
pred, were he elected. But he is full Of vigor,
physically and mentally-an honest, rugged
Democrat OF the soundest school. His admins
tration in New York has been in every way to
his honor and his defeat for re election does
him not the slightest discredit.
But it il not worth while to discuss names, at
length. The more important object, at this mo-
ment, is to settle in the public mind the qualf-
cations which the desired candidate must pos
sess. We say he must be more than mere par
ty man. He must have personal strength and
popularity. He must be such candidate as
would command the popular confidence and re-
spect in all parties. He must bring, Oh his own
ccount, strength to be joined with that Of the
party whose candidate he is. He must be abso-
utely free from all faint and suspicion. He
must be one whose public career needs neither
defence nor "yndication." He must not only
have character of spotless integrity. but the
fact that it is 70 mustbe one generally known and
always admitted. He must have grit, nerve,
moral courage, and ability-not merely smart
ness and shrewdness, but the broad and manly
qualities Of statesman.
These qualities, we say the Republican candi'
date for President, in 1876, must have if he is
to be elected, aud men who "run the machine
may as vol recognize the fact, at once. The
sooner they do this, the better, unless they de
sire, simply to nominate a candidate for defeat
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

PAR rIsAN DEMOCRATIC REPORTS FROM THE SOUTH
MORE FAVORABLE RETURNS FROM ALABAMA
AND LOUISIANA.
Especial 10 the N. Y. Repubcl
WASHINGTON, Nov. g.
Alal Congressman. who have arrived to-
day from Alabama, state that the Associated
Press reports giving that State Government to
the Democrats are not correct. The result can
only be known by the official count Of tho Legis-
lature, which il to be made tomorrow. II is be-
LEVIED that the result Of this count will show that
the State has gone Republican. The intimidation
Of the Republican vote in Alabama seems to have
been greater than at any previous election.
Social ostracsm was everywhere practiced. In
some localities resolutions were passed by which
entire Democratic communities resolved not to
speak to or recognize white Republican natives
in their own towns. Clergymen refused to
speak to members Of their own congregations
who intended to vote the Republican ticket, and
Republicans were everywhere spoken Of and
treated rs public enemies.
Private information from Illinois shows that
the Legislature is undoubtedly Republican
Farwell il elected IN the Third Chicago district
Hurlbut has defeated Farnsworth by 1000 ma
jority. Private dispatches from Louisiana show
that three Republican Congressman have cer-
tainly been elected-Darrel, Morey and Nash
and that it il yet possible that the count Of the
Returning Board will show that the Republicans
have saved the State.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
AL.cng,hcncd Eare,x.il.

We are not behind the rest of people in ac-
knOwledgng the genius of Miss Charlotte Cush-
man, and the lustre sho has shed upon the
American stage, yet we cannot but think there il
good deal Of humbug in the Farewell bust
ness of which the New York and Philadelphia
papers are 10 full at present. 1t rather lowers
than eeyatos tho dignity of the actress. Fayorite
players have not infrequently taken formal fare
well of the public, the last appearances of Gar.
rick and Macready having been especially i'm
pressye, but it il something new to have
heightened series of farewclls taken in all the
leading theatrical centres. One such thing is
well enough, but more savoreth of vanity. We
are much mistaken if the present enterprise is
not shrewd managerial stroke on the part of
Messrs. Jarrett and Palmer. Miss Cnshman in
fact, retired from the stage some years ago, and
went to reside in Rome. 1t was given out in an
official manner at that time that she would act
no more. Again, there is no doubt but
that after these extended farewells
she will continue TO give her Readings, az here
tofc"c. We admit the present occasions are onl,
advertised ne her final theatrical appearances
but the difference is more Imaginary than real
and the impression is sought to be conveyed tina
Miss Cusllman is now bidding last adicu to th
public, when she is doing no such thing. Bu
evon If the Readings did not enter into the cas-
at all, the taste OF these reiterated farewell
would be very questionable. After goin,
through an elaborate ceremonial in New York
tomorrow night, she departs for Phila
delphia, TO be wept over in the sam,
fashion thence to San Francisco ditto; and pos
slbly elsewhere as long as it will pay Let I'M.
charitableness be far from us in speaking OF al
artist whom all men respect as well as admire,
but there really If too much Of the "Crlmmles
flavor about this business for plain people. We
would have Miss Cuslman's farewell postponed
to the last possible period, but when that time
arrives we would have her say good bye once for
all and have done with it,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
From the Milford News-Republican. ]
Rich ana Poor Cong re..n, en-.

The Boston Traveller goes into personal mat
tors thus "Before the election the aggregate
wealth OF the Massachusetts nominees for Con-
gress who it was thought would be elected was
estimated at some S20000,000. The result
changes this estimate materially. In fact, Mas
sachusetts has seldom sent delegation to Con-
gress so poor in this worlds goods. Chaplin of
comes Frost of the Fourth, and then
Pierce OF the Third, and Hoar Of the NINTH and
Warren of the Eighth. Messrs. Seelye, Builing-
ton, Thompson, Tarbox, and Banks are mainly
dependent upon their professions. The delega-
more noted for its wealth Hooper, Williams
Croker, Pierce and Butler all men Of wealth.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
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Horace EreeBey's Grave.

The neglect OF the grave Of Horace Greeley
seems extraordinary, and without explanation.
A recent item says On the crest of Locust
Hill in Greenwood cemetery is the grave of
Horace Greeley, still unmarked and apparently
uncared for. There is no mound over it, the
line between the new laid sod and the old only
distinguishing it FROM the rest of the hill An
iron park stool has been placed at the foot Of
the grave, and small Fourth of July flag and
tie old cane of the great editor are by it. At
the head of the grave are the remains Of with
cred floral offerings and another faded flag. The
spot is difficult to find, and the only Information
the laborers can give is that Mr. Greeley's grave
Is over by tho fountain somewhere. II the tri-
les that marked it were removed, the exact spot
Of the grave would soon become obliterated.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

The campaign and its result closely resembled
1866.
The Slate Sentinel charges that in Dover, the
opponents OF Doctor Jump pnt in circulation,
the night before the election, tickets headed
"Republican Tickets" with IIoland for Govern
or, and Jump for Congress. and 70 on through
them again, Solomon Cooper for Governor and
30 on-'the same with intent to deceive"
One very noticeable feature at the election,
was the greatly improved appearance OF the col
ored voters, over that of former elections. They
were almost without exception well dressed and
respectable in appearance, while their deport-
| ment very orderly and respectfully And &c
the credit of our opponents, it may be said that
however much they may have wronged the race
through their papers and stump speeches., they
| showed no disposition to treat them otherwise
than with entire fairness ut the polls. -Dorey
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

HIS WAGES.
BALTIMORE, Nov. II.
The race horses belonging to Joseph Donahue
have been attached at the sui, Of Hugh GafYney,
for thirty-ive hundred dollars for wages aud
services. Gaffney is the steeple chase rider who
was expelled from the Jerome Park course for his
manner of riding He had been employed by
Donahue at the late Pimlico meeting club. The
The horses remain at Pimlico
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
TElseRAMs.
FACTS AND TUAEATENs

Ak PRONlsEs soME INSIDE FACTS AND TUAEATENs
TO FORM NEW PARTY.
BosroN, Nov. II.
General Butler is preparing lotter for publ
cation. He says no was defeated by men pro-
Tossing to be his friends, and promises uncom-
Portable revelation. He Threatens to form new
party In Massachusetts.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

Senator Bayard appears to favor an increased
representation from tins county in the Iegsla-
ture. Ills tardy utterauce on this subject III
loosed at last. 1t comes late--vory late.
Why, If it be worth lis mention now, did he
preserve silence on the question during all tile
CANVASS But, since he has at length sad
word for this demand OF the DISTINGUISHED peo-
pie OF New Castle county, let us now see how
much his party will do towards granting it, this
Winter.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

Edward Reynolds, Esq, Of the Middletown
T. dnscript, and George Gray, ESQ.,, OF New
Castle, are also talked of as probable appointees
for Secretary OF State by Governor Cochran.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

The defeat of John NJ Broomall, for Judge,in
Delaware county, seems most extraordinary
result. Mr.. Clayton mus.be very good man to
deserve his success.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

The recent " hoax perpetrated by the New
York Herald reopens the question of newspaper
responsibility, and of the right of public jour
nal to wantonly trihe with the feelings of the
public. There are hoaxes that are innocent and
there are others that are not Less than criminal.
When people are imposed on only to the extent
ofhaving thei. credulity tasked in some whimsical
fashion which does not outrage sensibty, the
incident may be lightly passed, even if we fail
to see the humor OF the attempt, but when
a labored effort il made to work
upon the emotions-and upon those emotions,
especially, which unite parent to child-the case
is sravely altered and the perpetrator Of the I'M
feeling fiction should be made to understand
that he cannot carelessly wound the hearts of
unsuspecting people. A man may write a de-
tailed account Of Oh ascent of the Himalayas, or
any other supposed inaccessible region, and de-
scribe the wonderful things he saw there and no.
body will be the worse, but il the same ingenious
individual should inform us that consider
able portion Of Wilmington had been swal-
lowed up by All earthquake, and should
put hiSfnformation in such shape that it would
obtain credence- if only Of a portion of the
communicable would deserve to be as slmmar-
lily dealt with as any other author of suffering
Just this kind of suffering the Herald occa-
stoned by its detailed account of the escape of
the wild beasts from the menagerie in the Gem
tral Park After describing with shocking
detail, the carnage caused by the uncaged
beasts, the article stated that number of the
most dangerous animals, lions and tigers
among the rest were still at large, and roam
ing in the Park and adjacent neighporhoods
1t is easy to be wise after the event and to say
how unlikely the whole thing was, but oil the
other hand let the reader imagine the mental
state of mothers whose children had left home
fer school before the morning paper was read
The asserted fact was there, in the place to which
it was customary to turn for the news of the day.
The heading Of this horrible account was all
that many alarmed parents read. Terror
at once filled the mind, and there was no
disposition to analyse the story, to see if it
were true or not. Out from hundreds of houses
on the instant hurried apprehensive parents,
and the anxiety and sckening dread of that
period of suspense it is surely not possible to
| characterize too strongly. 1t woud be charta-
bic to allow that the author of this hoax did not
realize in advance the misery that his folly would
cause-and yet, knowing the force of words so
craftily used, it il difficult from another point of
| view to suppose that he could for an instant
mistake what would be the effect of tile alarm
| which IT was so evidently intended to work up.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

In the election district where Doctor Jump
lives East Dover-he had the highest vote on
his ticket, 452, being twenty votes more than the
lowest candidate upon It,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

Democratic Legislature in Pennsylvania can
do nothing violent, for Governor Hartranft
holds the veto power and only two-thirds ma
iority can over ride IL
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
The I1csuIlin the state.


tFrom the Dover Sen .cl-Repuj.l
The result is as astonishing a. was that of the
Know Nothing election Of 1851. Nor does any
reason appear why in two years to come, sim
liar reaction to that succeeding their victory
may not be confidently expected.
The principles and measures OF tue Republi-
can party, as enuncated in their platform and
other public resolutions, are sound, morally and
politically, and are such ar cannot but commend
themselves to the virtue and patriotism of all
good citizens and such too, as the sober, second
Thought of the people will perceive to be indis-
pensable to the prosperity, peace and happiness
of this community.
From the Milford News-Republican.l
The Republican party will relax none of it,
vigor in the depressing hour Of defeat. II
stands to-day the exponent and advocate of the
policy that will sooner or later prevail in the
State, and 1t eau afford to bide it, time.
An outraged, misgoyerned and well nigh
ruined people, will, one of these days, rend the
veil that now obscures their vision and cal
aloud to the Republican party for salvation from
their spoilers. And their call will be answered
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

Things are not 81 bad. We have a substantiGl
victory at Elizabeth, New Jersey. The result
for Mayor elects Mr.. Townley, the Republican
candidate, by a majority of /, tue vote being;
Townley, 2,23s; Tenney, 2,237. Tenney was
beaten, you see, aud Democracy guashes its
teeth in baled despair
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

The Milford Ne'cs wastefu'ly appropriatos all
the customary expressions and quotations adopt
ed to cases like the present. Every one of them
it needs to express its feelings. 1t heads it,
article Dedicated but Not Dismayed"-a
phrase that we think we have heard before and
it not only states that:
"Truth crushed to earth will rise again."
but also that
sFreedom's battle once begun,
Bequeathed by bleeding sire TO son,
Though baflled oil Is ever won "
We'll, 80 mote il be-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

The New York Times thinks that it secs in
Samuel J. Tilden the probable Democratic can
didate for President in 1876
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
And makes the desert land a well

This collection includes the noble poem on
Charles Sumner, read in the Boston Academy OF
Music last June, one Of the grandest tributes
ever paid to departed greatness, and perhaps the
most striking portraiture in verse in the whole
range Of English literature. At the end OF the
volume are printed several poems written by
the authors sister, Elizabeth II. Whittier, who
possessed a worry delicate and tender fancy, COM
bined with musical expression, and who, had
her health and sensitive self-distrust permitted,
might have taken high place as poet Her
lines entitled "Dr. Kane in Cuba arc worthy OF
her brothers pen.
We receive the volume from the publishers,
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who have it for sale.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12

This year the majority is less than $4,000, the
lowest it has been, as will be seen, by the above,
since 1866, except that III 1872, Greeley carried
the State by only 927 over Grant.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-11-12
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