Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

Of the government that this principle has been
grossly violated by the Democratic party of this
State; that under its administration the public
burdens have become odious and oppressive, that
reform is imperativey demanded, and experience
has shown that 1t can only be, accomplished by
displacing those who have abused the trusts con-
fided 10 them, and substituting in their stead
others who will have proper regard for the
rights Of the people. y frrf +.
II. That we recognize in our able representa-
tive in Congress, Honorable James R. Lohand, a
faithful public servant whose attention to the
wants and interests of our people, and whose
constant and uuassuming performance OF his du-
ties, deserve our unqualified commendation.
/ The resolutions were adopted as read.
On motion of Mr.. Pickes the convention pro-
ceeded to the nomination of candidates for Gov
ernor and Representative to Congress. Levi
Bird nominated DR.. Isaac Jump, of Dover, for
Governor, and made little enlogistic speech in
his own well-known fowery style. Nomination
received with cheers. Jno. G. jackson nomi-
mated Lewis Thompson and talked about justice
to New Castle emitting her to the nomination,
saying that it was in accord with the principle
Of representation according to population, and
that New Castle hadn't had governor for thirty
years. Boo-hoo-hoo, poor New Castle. This
had almost as much effect as the EUsry Ecening's
| editorials on the same subject.
| Mr.. e. v. Massey seconded the nomination
of DR.. Jump declaring that the DR.. had always
been consistent Republican and chad never
bowed the knee to Baal, or worshiped false
gods" which probably means that he was not
quite SO strong a negro equalitist as Mr.. Thomp-
| son.
The convention, then, on motion ofMr Pickels
proceeded to ballot for Governor, when DR..
Jump received ll9 votes and Mr. Thompson AZ.
Dr. Jump was then declared the nominee.
Mr.. Massey wanted the nomination made un-
animous, but some Of the sorer kind said no.
The nomination for congressman was then
taken up and Capt. Gallagher nominated Levi
c. Bird, of Wilmington, but Mr.. Bird, not wish
ing an empty honor, declined, and said he was
in favor of Mr.. Loaand, who was, thereupon,
nominated by DR.. Davidson.
Mr. Lohand was then re-nominated, though
not without opposition, by acclamation.
The usual committees to acquaint the nominees
with their honors &C., were appointed and after
a short address by Mr. Lofand the convention
adjourned, and at $50 the train started on the
homeward trip.
On reaching Dover the train was stopped anc
the whole crowd went over to Dr. Jumps resi-
dence, proceeded by their bands to notify th'
Dr. of his nomination The train reached Will
mngton at IL 80 P NJ.
Civil Rights.
A negro woman attracted considerable atten
ton to herself in the cars the Del. r, R. few
days ago, by severely "tongue lashing" I
white man who occupied the seat immediatel,
behind her. Screaming at the top of her voice
SO loud as to be heard above the rattle of tn
cars, the black virago poured her TRADE o
abuse upon the victim of her wrath. We di'
not hear the beginning of the matter, but whel
the cars stopped at the Bear " the man, in
quiet voice, asked the woman why she was abus
ing him. She replied by charging him witt
insulting her. He most positively denied he
charge and appealed to a gentleman beside hin
who confirmed his denial. The woman persis
ted when he threatened if she did not stop he
abuse, to slap her mouth. This had the desire
names of several prominent Republicans of 81
Georges and Delaware City as her friends IAN
doubtless, teachers also). All this may hav
been very pleasing to negro equalitists an
Civil Rights advocates, and if the man she wa
talking to was of that sort verdict is "serve
him right" but other people who ride in the cal
: don't care great deal about listening to it.
Delaware College.
Among the "New Advertisements will b
> found to-day the card of President Purnell, al
nouncing the time of opening of the fall sessio
It of this Institution. The College is in
i prosperous condition, having fine corps of e,
: celent teachers, and offering every opportunit.
h to the youth of the State, to procure superit
&c ssical scientific literary general education
5 This is emphatically State institution havin
y y been chartered as State Agricultural collel
and received the Congressional appropriate
: made such schools. Delawareans ought to tai
s - pride in this College and each individual u
II his influence in its aid.
The Commercial Office.
Of While in Wilmington last Wednesday we ste
t, ped into the Commercial office for the purpose
8 seeing the new Campbell press which they ha
If lately put in. By the kind courtesy of Mr.. Fe
d ris we were taken into the press room, in t
- off the Wayside and Commercial, Their nc
d Campbell is splendid affair, !and after seeing
S, work, handled as ii is by superior workma
e. e. we are not surprised at the excellent typograp
y ical appearance of those two papers. The Coz
mercial office has been lately altered and impro
es ed and their facilities for printing greatly e
y, haneed.
The Philadelphia Lost Child.
~ The strenuous efforts made by the Philadeph
in detectives to capture the abducors of little Cha
of ley Ross sometimes give considerable trouble
of of innocent men, if they happen to, eyer SO lit
resemble the description of the kidnappers. o
st day last week gentleman, a stranger here, W
ne arrested in Middetown and carried to Philad
"A "A pha on suspicion of being one of the men wa
r ted. After being put to some Inconvenience
a prove his identity he was released