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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
POLITICAL.
The Republican Policy,

aoAE IDEA OF wHAr 1T Ii TO Bf-THE CURRENCY
QUESTION TO Dc PARAMOUNT TO ALL orHERs.
Special DispatcA to tAs Nsw York T4mss
WAsKrEorox, Dec. 10.
The Republicans have ~ formally adopted .
policy to govern the party action in Congress
during the winter. Much thought has, however,
been given to the subject and considerable dis
cussion. The only question Of great Importance
likely to be prominent as party measure is the
currency question. This question the Repubh-
and IL they take position upon 1t
1t must be that which won In Ohio.
The leading men among the Democrats ara
very desirous Of placing their party on the hard
money platform, but dare not attempt 1t, and
an opportunity Is thus afforded the Republicans
to force the issue aud precipitate tho division
which seems imminent In the DemocIatic ranks
the moment they are compelled TO vote upon
any declaration Of principles regarding the
currency. Some OF the Republicans, it 10
needless to say, are opposed to any positive ex-
preston from the party ON this question, but
lhs hard money Rspuhlioans are In earnest, and
they think it 10 Important to knowi Republicans
cannot be united in favor OF honest money. Tho
Republican Party in Congress 10 therefore ! ke-
y, et no distant day, to take such action - will
place 1t fully In accord with the President and
Secretary Of the Treasury upon the currency
question. There are many ways In which yea
and nay vote can be forced, 10 that . record
must be made. It is not likely the Demo
Gratis will vote together. Some of Them
will certainly not declare for perpetual green
backs, and othen will not vote against In
Aation. A movement which ofRers such obvi-
GUS advantages to the Republicans is not likely
be to neglected, therefore ono Of the drst move
ments OF the minority in the House will be the
offering Of some resolution which will require
. direct, unequivocal declaration from every
msmber Of the body upon the proposition to re-
establish . currency Of gold and silver and pa
per convertible into gold At par. Tho minor
ity are likely to accept the Recommendations Of
Secretary Bristow - the basis Of their attempts
for legislation Oh the subject during this ses-
sion.
The President, In his Message In treating Of
the Treasury report suggests that 'some bet
ter method Of verifying claims against the Gov
ernmsnt than now exists through the Court Of
Claims. especially those growing out Of the
late war" be devised. He refsrs to losses boing
proved on afiidavits Of fictitious or unsorupulous
persons. Tho whole paragraph il supposed by
the officers of the Court Of Claims to refer 10
the Southern Claims Commission. first because
the Court Of Claims has NO jurisdiction over o.
ses growing out Of the late war except cotton c.
ses and second, the court does not base its ac-
ton upon affidavits, but on the testimony Of
Witnesses regularly examined and cross-eIsnn-
ined before the court. ....
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
A Nevada Angel.

The Virginia Chronicle says : Last week win
be memorable In the life Of talkAtive Gold Hill
miner who has the happiness to board st = res
taurant on Main street. In this restaurant, en-
ployed - . waitress, Ii . good-looking young
women. For reasons not known to tho outside
world the miner In question has allowed his
tongue to wag somewhat freely upon the subject
Of this woman's character. Bhe heard the gos-
sip and learned its source, and on Wednesday
evening Of last week, just - the minor had re-
leved the agony Of the restaurant man BY In
invitation % on from the handsome young women to
step ilto cack-room. II was given smilingly.
and the scandal. monger went unsuspiciously to
his fate. She closed the door, and In reply to
the questioning look drew . six.shooter from
her pocket, and requested him TO get down on
his knees. Being an obliging fellow, he did 20
instantly, and there be cheerfully confessed that
he was liar, and that tho fair damsel before
him was in all respects considerably superior to
most angels 8he let him go then, and there
isn't more taoiturn man In Gold Hill now thar
| that miner,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Gen. sheridans horse on which he rode to
Winchester Ia not dead yet, and consequently
its skeleton will not be exhibited 1t tho Centen-
nial, - report SAID It would ee. "One Of SheE-
can that the horse RisnEi " 10 in Chicago still
in good order, barring . little rheumatism in
one Of his legs, and adds " Nothing could in
ducs the General to consent to the exhibition Of
the noble animal which saved the day for him st
Cedar Creek. and 1t might bs advisable fer the
man who should propose such thing TO him 10
wear . breastplats in the slack Of bis pantaloona
temporarily"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
The Cneck.ysnmp Tax.

THE PEOPLE EvERywHERE ASKING ITS REPRAL-AN
IMMENSE PETITION ALREADY IN THk HANDS OF
NE. HGALD.
Mr.. J. T. Heald, Of this city, who n actively
engaged in organizing the evident public desire
for the repeal Of the stamp-tax, has sent out to
every part Of the country over $500 circular
letters and petition headings, and 10 now
recsiving responses Petitions have come in
from nearly every State and Territory in the
Union, With signAtures already reaching the i'm
mense number Of 25, 240. They are accompani-
cd, also BY letters, stating the earnest interest
taken in the repeal Of what several writer's call
an unmitigatsd nuisance"
The petition, - now arranged, is Already one
eighth Of mile in length and names are COM
ing In at the rate Of from 5000 to 5000 day.
Two thousand other petitions have been sent
eratng with Mr.. Hsald, and NO doubt over 50,
900 names-probably 100, 000-will be sent to
Congress, asking the repeal.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
N d. 4 Del. Railroad.
ANNUAL AEETINo-rHE NEW PIER AT OXFORD AND
AN EXCURSION TO IT.

ANNUAL AEETIN1-THE NEW PIER AT OXFORD AND
AN EXCURSION TO 1T.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Md. 4 Del. II. R. was held at the company's
offices in Esston, on Wednesday. Reports were
presented from the President, Treasurer and
Superintendent G. W. Huntington, ESQ.,, was
reelected President, and John W. Scott, Esq,
Secretary and Treasurer, with the following Di-
rectors Dr. G. W. .Goldsborough, DR.. E. II.
Hardcastle, J.'P. Manlove, John W. Knots,
John A. W. Powell, DR.. Alex. HArdcastle, and
William Slaughter. J. Il. Caldwell Was re-elect-
ed Superintendent. The State Directors are
Colonel Samuel Hambleton, Colonel Edward
Lloyd, and William q. sstterteld, aud the Coun-
ty Director. Henry p. Hopkins.
On Tuesday an excursion WAS made from Eas-
ton to Oxford to show the Directors and others
the new pier which is being built there and the
progress which is being made with the work.
This pier is being constructed by the Railroad
Company out Of its earnings, the people inter.
ested not showing sufficient interest in il to
aid the enterprise. The pier will extend 6Gt
feet into the river, and has already been built
out $50 feet in the most substantial manner.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Rdsar A. Poo was the grandson Of Benedict
Arnold. His mother, who was known before
her marriage u EMzabsth Arnold, was the nat
ural daughter of the traitor. This singular fact
has escaped the notice Of all Pos's critics and
biogrephsrs.. It rests on the concurrent test,-
raony Of number Of old actors who knew Eli
zabeth Arnold we'll Pos himself alluded to the
matter oooasionAlly-not in conversation with
those whom he desired TO mlalsad (Poe wss fond
Of playing triaks upsn the orsdulity Of his ~
9asine.nes. )bat IN The eonpsny Of those who
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
The Ex.Contederntos In the House.
Kaahssakau Cdrxesuoudenck Ciuci1t,dfi E1dze,k.


Washington Correspondence Cincinnati Gazette.
visitor 1t the Confederate Congress would
have been reminded of the men and times when
Robert Toombs WAS going to call the roll of his
slaves at Bunker Hill. Within the House was
the vacant chair which WAS occupied during the
last Congress by the Vioe-President Of the Con-
federacy, and which IL now reserved for him in
this. John H. Reagan, the Postmaster General
Of the Confederate Government, was sworn in.
Among those sworn In were . soore OF persons
who held high places In the political service OF
OF tho Confederacy While the Confederate
B.igAdiers were present in large numbers, the
number Of those who were compelled to take the
modified oath, would, . few years sgo, have
startled the North and have been declared i'm
possible.
The Confederate Congress in Epitome can be
found 10 the House Of the Forty-fourth Con-
gress, and those who have been SO long called
rebels In the North guard the door. From to-
morrow the approaches to tho hall to the House
Of Representatives will be guarded by Lafayette
Fitzhugh, the old Sergeant-at-Arns OF the Con-
federate Congress. The prayer, which Mss
omitted to-day, will be spoken by an Episcopa-
liam rector, who was unable in the war days TO
minister to church in Connecticut because he
then refused to remember the President Of the
United States in his public prayers a. his rubric
and his Bishop commanded And the letters will
be distributed to the members at the hands Of
Captain OF Joe Stewart's cavalry.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
The Third Term Alluston.

An intimate friend Of the President, 4 repub-
lican, in high official position, to-day asserted
positively that the President intended the pas
sage in his message referring to the fact that
this is his last message previous to the election Of
his successor to be understood ~ \ clear and f.
nal disclaimer OF third term inteations. He said
that the President had spoken Of it in this sense
to few friends, saying that what he proposed
to utter on the subject In his message would
put an end forever to all talk about third term
for himself and leave no further ground for the
agitation Of that question: Washington Cores
pOudence NJ Y. Herald
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

WILMINGTON OppITY IN BInDsRoRo.-A man
who gives his name as Lambdin and his resi-
denoe as Wilmington is creating furoro In his
way ut Birdsboro'. He 10 . very eccentric indi-
vidual. He has . small heme on wheels that
would hardly be big enough for first class dog
by feet inches, and feet high, in which he
CARRIES . stove. cooking utensils, bed, and lot
Of pamphlets on BpirituAlism Of his own writing,
which he peddles around the country. He goes
unshaven and unshorn, and dimes sumptuously
on muck rats whenever he can capture them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
80 Way DeSsn Upon the Swanoo Riv.
To-, or.ss

The surveying party sent out oy the Augusta
(dA) Constitutionalat. to survey the great
Okefenokee Swamp, find 1t measures l42 miles
in circumference, and with the sinuosities, 1870
miles around. This vast formation, 80 miles
long and II miles wide, il the largest swamp In
the United States. It lies in the southeastern
part Of Georgia, but partly in north Florida.
Here 10 the source OF the Swanee River made f.
nous by the old negro melody Of the sod
Folks at Home" II traverses largo section Of
upper Florida, is bordered With valuable cypress
and other timber, and empties into the Gulf at
. point about l8 miles above Cedar Keys. Oke-
fenokee Swamp was for generations . refuge
for runaway slaves. Indians have lived thore
until recently, oultivatang gardens and in the
depths Of the junglea and forest arc thousands
of bears, and great many FloridA "tigers"-
the cougar, or American panther. Ono curious
experience Of the surveying party was 70 nnd
themselves 1t one time, while in tho midst OF 4
great swamp, suffering for water. Tho last let
ter TO the Constitutonaliat reports the discovery
Of . number Of mounds. "probably built BY q
race Of men existing before the Indians" Ssv-
sral skeletons were taken ont Of ono Of them,
but some crumbled a. soon - exposed to the
ali
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

This afternoon, says Truckse, Nov, paper,
Henry Greedy returned home from Reno, aud
having been away all the night, repaired to his
room 1t once. He was not little surprised to
and window broken, and on looking toward
his bed saw . stranger enjoying sweet restors-
two friends IL either Of them had lodged any Of
their acquaintancss there. They hadn't.
Henry then returned, and pAlled the fellow out
by the boots, letting him down ON the floor with
. crash. He then kicked him around the room,
and gave him heavy one that sent him down
stairs IN q heap, then propelled him to an alley
by kicks, and was preparing to give him . good
heavy one u . bsnsdiouon, when the fellow
naively remarked e Haven't you got another
foot that You can use 2"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

PREACHERS ASSOCIATION REvrvED.-The NJ. E.
Preachers UtineranD Association for Salisbury
District having lapsed through removals and
sthe. causes = new body was formed at Balls
bury, last week. The following officers were
elected: President, Rev. N NJ. Browne vice
President, Rev. W. Uric Secretary and Treas
urer, Rev. d. c. Rdgway, Curators, Revs. p. b.
Rawlins, VIM. ]. Balm aud ]. Shilling. Reports
were made from the several circuits and stations
in the District which was Of character to cheer
the hearts and excite the goodiy ambition Of the
ministers. The usual papers and discussions
upon variety Of subjects were held.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

DoN'r TAKE IN SUssEx.-It don't pay to sky
lark in Sussex. A young man who has just tired
it muscles prison fare. His name is given ~
O. +. Watrons, and his residence Is Whining
ton. Possibly it is correct, possibly not Wa
irons first turned up at Milton, where Ire engag-
He then hired horse in Georgetown aud went
to Lewes. On his return to the shiretown, par
ties from Milton wanted him, whereupon he
took Mr.. Westcoatt's umbrella and dog and
went to Laurel. There he was picked up, and
sent to iail,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
The Raltasnore Gratn TRADE

The Baltimore grain dealers generally antid-
pate good grain trade when the weather b.
comes settled and receipts oAn come forward
from the West There are stated to be at least
twenty vessels now in the port under the char
tor 10 take grain to Europe, chiefly coFu, and
they are nov awaiting oargoes. One exporting
arm has bad engagements for eight careoes In
the past two weaks, and the oYdsrn from Europe
recently have been liberal
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

PROPOSED IRON WonKs NEAR THE LAzAa1TTo.
The purchasers OF the real estate in Delaware
county, adjoining the Lazaretto, formerly the
property OF Thomas NJ. Smith, will commence
operations ~ soon as the Spring opens. The
owners are now engaged in making preparations
for building large rolling mill, iron foundry,
and other works, which it Is proposed to erect
with ~ little delay rs possible The Reading
Railroad Company, which il said to be interes-
ted in the project will be benefited largely by the
establishments Of this industrial enterprise in
close proximity to their road.-Chsster Repubh-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

UsKKRuruL PuNIsHAkNr.-A young farmer
Of Murderkill Neck, Kent county, although .
class-leader, most numerically punished an sp-
prentice, IA years Of age,a few days ago Al the
boy was slow in getting in load Of corn, the
master, the Milford Neus says, pounced upon
him with fists and feet and 20 seriously beat
Gble to speak or stand alone. Some gunnsTu
near by who had Witnessed the transaction, COM
plained against the farmer before Fredsrioa
magistrate, who fined the man for his inhuman-
itv .F.la D. .
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

We remark the fact that the Changers Of three
of tho principal Eastern Shore ooundss-Caxo-
line, Talbot, and Dorchester-who resolved
few days ago that Church property ahould not
bs exempt from taxation, had prompt support
for that opinion In the message Of President
Hrnrt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

THE ENDowMENT FUND AT BwARTHNonH.-
Deborah F. Wharton, Of Philadelphia, has given
the endowment fund of BwArthmore College
Ave thousand dollars. The management are ex-
tremely anxious to increase the fund, TO Afford
facilities for more pupils, and to give the oppor-
means. home for the professors has been
erected at = cost Of 426, 600, of which Al8, 900
have been contributed by Friends. The resi-
dence of the President cost ell 600 and tho new
gas works similar sum. The present number
Of pupils la 23S,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
INDEX


Clerk Shearman read his annual report to the
Plymouth Church meeting on Friday showing
the present membership 70 be 2A90, IN increase
Of 100 zinoe last year. OF the ..msmbsr 9l6 are
males and 1875 females. The contributions Of
the church for various purposes sgsrsgatsd
alll,Qo0
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

AMCsEMKNTs OF TRAVELLERS At HAnnINdroN.
Connection is not made at Harrington between
the trains on the ]. Il D. and the DelAAare Rail-
road's- Tho depot acoeuamedatinnA ara VERY
poor also, and rs the town Is not very large the
impatient traveller is at . loss for amusement.
The Milford Ne,1s tells how recent travellsrs
have done and says "During the past week
256 passengers on the Junction and BreakwAter
Railroad have been compelled to spend seven
hours there, sitting about on old fruit boxes or
standing first on one foot and then the other,
like geese at rest"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Miss Anna E. Dickinson has been ordered
by her physician 10 make . ssa-voysge and sban-
don al work. She has cancelled her lecture. en-
gaRements, and It u undefseood her Appearance
1pou the sage has been indefinitely postponed
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SALE OF BrKAx FLouR MuL-Mr. Il. H.
Dashiel Of Princess Anne, has purchased the
steam -four and grist mill Of MessFs. Dale, Hearn
and N Flsmmins st sewtovA in Worcester ooun-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

He was one OF our most energetic trustees, y
Gays village-papee in an obitusly- notice, ''and
we kustss's happy
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Tho French make out Of chicken feathers .
bind Of down, whiah sails foe % pound.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Lebanon, Kent county, Del, was arrested BY
U. 3. Marshal Dunn, Thursday, 1t the In
stance Of Collector Prettyman, charged with
the selling Of liquor without the payment Of
the Government tax. Being brought to VIII
mington, Mr.. Corbey was srraigned before U.
3. Commissioner Smith for preliminary b ear
ing. and was held in $500. to answer the charge
at Court. In default Of bail he was remAnded
TO the custody of the marshal.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

CHEsrBR SHIP NoTns.-The keel for
an iron steamship, $50 feet long, to be built It
koach's, arrived on Friday from the Morgan
Iron Works at New York.
The steamehip City Of Chester will soon be
reAdy to depart. She 10 now taking in ballast.
The monitor Midntonop,dh IL ready 10 launch
any time, but 1t is probable that the Government
will not order her put into the water before
Hprinu .r-grI---
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

! A FAsT1D1ous WILMINGTON TRAMP m MARY
LAND JAIL-James Daily, tramp hailing from
this city, 10 looked up in the Baltimore county
through that county, last week, begging for
food, he demanded liquors, preserves and other
delicacies, and threatened to "maul = seore-
keeper who declined to satisfy his demands.
County policeman Chambers locked tho fastid-
ions oentleman mn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

SALE OF TEE CLENpANIEL EsTArE.-The land
belonging to the estate of the late John Olen-
daniel, located in Kent and Sussex counties,
Farm No. l, in Indian River Hundred. contain
ing 23l acres, was bought by John Clendaniel
at % per acre-*2.072. No. 2, located in Kent
county, si1 miles from Milford, on the Farming
ton road, containing It's acres. sold to VIM
Cedar Greek hundred, Sussex county, near Ell
lendsle, containing 226 acres, was bought by
George Clendanisl at s9.26 per acre-e20SO. so.
No. 4, in the same hundred, and known ~ the
John Mscklin farm within three miles Of Mil
ford, and containing 100 acres, sold 1t e19 per
acre-$3,610.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

CoRoSERs INouksr.-On Saturday, Deputy
Coroner Groves held an inquest on the body Of
Mrs. sarah Finlan, found dead on Friday eve
ming alongside of fence in Brandywine Hun
dred near ClAymont. Mrs. Finlan had been
widow since last April. and was about rs yoars
Of age. She reeided in little cottage on farm
belonging to Henry 8. McComb, which had been
decided TO her and her husband during their
lives Mrs. Finlan.sin the death Of her hus
band, has lived by herself and was known to re-
cieve from the Directors Of tho Poor Of the
county % per week for her maintenance, while
at the same time the nsighbors, who sympa-
thized with her loneliness, contributed considere
able for her support. DR.. Chrdeza made An ex-
animation Of the body and finding no marks or
symptoms Of violence decided the deceased died
from disease Of the heart. Upon an examination
Of her clothing, Si2 in currency land notss was
or Reilley OF st. MArys Catholic Church, Of this
city. took the body in charge, and had it dsesnt-
y intarred yesterday.