Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-13
The Aspiring Clerks of ans Peace and
pFO1hOnOsafAes.

10 the huHOF o. INC NOINUteTCbAt.
Of the Peace for New Castle county, now hold |
by Jno. 2. Springer, Esq, becomes vacant and |
sixty days hence the Official term Of Richard g. |
Cooper, Esq, Parliamentary. will end His ex-
cellency, the Governor, will therefore have to
select from the gentlemen who are asprants to |
the positions the successors OF Messrs. Springer
and Cooper. The applicants and their friends
are busily ut work soliciting endorsements from
their friends and earnestly pressing their sup
posed claims, with what success remains to be
seen.
We present brief sketch of the respective
candidates, commencing with John p. Spring
er, the present clerk who is an applicant for
gubernatorial favor in the shape Of a e-appoint-
ment. Mr.. Springer has been clerk for the
past five years, understands the duties Of his
office thoroughly, and discharges them prompts
ly. He is a life long Democrat, and MI indus.
trious, earnest. party man. at all times doing
his full share OF work in the interest Of the
party. He and his friends think him entitled
to q resppointment, and as he favored nIr.
Coshrsn's nomination will, Of course, be favor
ably considered by the Governor in making
| the selection
James p. Hayes, Esq, is also all applicant for
| the Clerk of the Peace for this county. He IL
an affable courteous, pleasant gentleman, and
one with whom it will at all times be pleasure
| to transact business, should Governor Cochran
recognize his claims and reward his fidelity by
| giving hnisthe commission, Mr.. Hayes il good
| party man but OF limited pecuniaiy means, but
works faithfully in season and out Of season.
never firing in what he considers good work
for the interests of the Unterrilied. He, too,
favored Mr.. Cochran's nomination, and will doubt
less expect favorable consideration and should
| huve it.
The remaining applicant for a commission ~
| Clerk Of the Peace is Isaac Gruhb, Esq, who
was bbrn Democrat, raised Democrat, and
never knew ought but true Democracy as taught
by the elder Bayard. He has several times led
the forlorn hope in this county, and of course
| suffered defeat, but in sunshine or storm, suc-
cess or defeat, he has never sweryed one ota
from his allegiance to his party. Mr.. Grub
has met with reverses, and now on the shady
side OF life he cannot recover lost ground, like
younger men. Al he has spent literally OF his
means to build up his party, 1t would be gem
erous thing for the Governor 10 give Mr.. Grub
aid out Of the party spois.
For Parliamentary, there are also three
gentlemen who are willing TO undergo the pain
ful ordeal OF official life. viz Il. q. Cooper,
Charles Beaston and Edward Reynolds. The
first named il the present incumbent and will
thank GOV. Cochran to remember him in ma-
king up his decision. Mr.. Cooper has filled the
office during the past ten years and so accepta-
bly, that the Bench and Bar are almost unani-
nous in desire for his re-appontment His
pleasant, courteous manners have made him
host Of friends, and it seems to be matter Of
regret with many of our Democratic friends that
their third term record precudes an earnest ef.
fort in Mr.. Coopers behalf.
Charles Beaston, Esq, is Il hale, dignitied gem
tleman, sixty odd years of age,a consistent DEM
ocrat and successful business man, retiring sew
eral years since wealthy and much esteemed.
He WAS appointed Centennial Commissioner by
the Legislature,is Director in the Odessa Bank,
and President OF the Peninsula Agricultural AS
! ISOLATION at Middletown. Mr. Beapton il a CO.
temporary OF the Governor, they having begun
business together in early life, and from then
5 until now personal friends. They also con.
nected by marriage, Mrs. Beasten being Miss
Cochran, and the Cochran family unanimously
urge his selection. Mr. Beaston, il appointed
will no doubt make good official, and hare the
work OF the office promptly performed.
s Edward Reynolds, Esq, also desires to secure
y executive favor and commission ~ PrOthono
o tary. Mr.. REYNOLDS is Editor and Proprietor Of
that staunch Democratic journal, the MiddetowI
II Transcript, lawyer by profession and in 1865
}, q member OF the Baltimore city bar. He ha,
the honor of having first brought the Governo
n forward as u candidate, and by continued edi
torials prevailed upon hs party to think fayora
n bly, OF Mr.. Cochran for their candidate. As thu
o Governor s known to be maHwho recognize
services rendered, and appreciates friends, IL /
thought by the friends Of Mr. II. that endorse,
o as he doubtless will be by his party and ncedn
It the office pecunariy,he has the best chance 10
x the appointment. $50.
:. The MiddIctOwm bee.
ANOTHER oRFuoaRApnlcAL CONTEST IN AID c
j. THE GENrkNSIAL-FUrI REPORT OF THE Az
-, FAIR.
"a Speciai to tie Commercial.
X NlIDpEErows, May IL.
According to announcement in the CoMMEI
cIAL of Monday, .'Spellng Bee was held il
the town hall, Mddletown, last evening, the at
=, ditorium being crowded by m intelligent elias
X, of people. many Of whom came from u distance
The "Bee" was opened with vocal music by til
rs Odessa Glee Club, followed with instruments
IL music by Prices orchestra.
II, DR.. Patton, President, then made short IL
SIX troductory address. and after the rollowip
ri iuIpe6. Rev ORA pAtrnu MsiIunE nd Eutl la