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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

The latest Of Jules yerne's extraordinary
works is teuisleton, just completed in one Of
the Paris journals, entitled '.rhe Wreck OF the
Chancellor The story is in the form Of jour
nal, by -. r. Kazallon," and begins with tho
departure Of a cotton-lsden British three master
from CharlestorAlate in September, 1860, closing
four months later with the arrival at q port in
the Amazon of eleven out OF thirty sailors and
passenger, who had escaped Oh raft. The
adventures. first upon ship on lire, and subse-
quently on raft, with want OF wood and water
at last are very realistic, but as usual with this
writer, sometimes dashed with improbability
Whether improbable or not, however, NJ. Verne's
tales are all plausible and captivating to the last
degree, and this is scarcely inferior to those
which have made him famous, his ''Tour
Of the World" and "Twenty Thousand
Leagues" 1t is translated by George Al. Towls,
most capable Merater, and is presented the
reading world byJ. Il. Osgood 4 Co., in the popu-
lar AID attractive form OF one of their little l8mo
size and style for the traveller or tourist. The
volume contains, also q short tale--one OF
verne's early productions-entitled Martin
Paz," the scene Of which is laid in Peru.
The tenth volume Of Osgood < Co.'S Little
Classics series il devoted to Childhood" and
contains nine selections, from the pages of
Dickens, Ruskin, Henry Kingsley, John Neal,
Eliz. Stuart Phelps, Rebecca Harding Davis,
Mrs. s. II. Dekroyft, John Brown, NJ. D., and
Louisa de la Rame. Some of the stories are
familiar to us such al the "Child's Dream of q
Star," by Dickens, but most OF them are less
known, and perhaps equally good. The readers
Of this admirable series of books will not be dis
appointed in the tenth volume.-We receive it
through Boughman, Thomas Il Co., Of this city.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
The New York HEarbOr Disa stcr.

PARTICULARS OF THE SINKING OF THE sCow, YEs-
TEhDAY-A HEART-sicKENISn AFFAIR.
The particulars OF tho accident in New York
harbor, briefly telegraphed to the COMMERCIAL,
Monday were very distressing. Frank Costa,
an Indian, is the owner or scow, which is used
for loading aid unloading vessels. He had been
engaged to put $50 tons of ballast on board the
Black Ball line packet ship Hamilton Fish,
when his task was about two thirds accom-.
plished, the steamer city of Hartford came
down the river and struck the scow turning her
Keel up. His wife and four children were In
the cabin. The former was saved az If BY a
| miracle, but the poor children were drowned like
rats in trap, The bottom of the scow was
split open, Aud tue bodies Of the children were
| recovered. The father war stupeiicd with grief;
the, mother, who had been taken Oh board a pi-
lot boat in al exhausted condition, had not been
Informed OF her bervav CEMENT at last accounts,
the effect on her reason being dreaded. The
names and ages Of the children are az follows ;
| Belle, Is Julia, 6 Theresa &: Josenb on
| months.
There was also Newfoundland dog Oh the
| scow ut the time of the disaster. Escaping to
the deck OF the pilot boat, while the search for
the bodies was IN progress, the poor brute was
80 agitated that it was found necessary to tie
him to the mast He struggled necessarily to 20
back to the scow, whining piteously all the time,
When the dead bodies were raised one by one
from the wsteiy cell, he howled dismaliy, ex.
hibiting consciousness that something terri
bic had happened, which could not be mistaken.
When the news OF the disaster got abroad
the wharves in the vicinity were thronged with
people, many Of whom shed tears at the sorrow
ful spectacle presented on the recovery Of the
bodies. sympathy for the bereaved parents was
also mingled with much indignation against the
pilot and captain OF the steamer, both Of whom
we're arrested and held to bail in the sum OF
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

Calvin Marshall, of the firm OF J.. Marshall
Il Co., iron manufacturers Of Marshallton and
Newport. is convslescent from severe attack
Of intlammatoIv rheumatism that has confined
him to the house for several weeks.
How we are to get on, by the first Of June,
seems hard question, when We learn how many
during this month, for Europe. BY the Penn.
sg'pdnid, on Thursday of next week, a large party
goes out including William $. Hilles, of this city,
William Smyth ESD, Of Philadelphia, (former.
Iva Wimingtonian,b but now retired sugar man
nfacturer, and director in the 81, 600, O00 Farm.
ers' snd Mechanics Bank with one or
two members OF his family and James v.
Watson, also Of Philadelphia, who is to be so-
companied by her daughter. Mr.. Watson ia
President Of the Consolidation Bank, and his
place at the head Of that institution will be &C.
cuped by our old friend, Col. John II. Bring
hurst, during his absence, which will probably
last six or seven months. by the steamer OF
the Goth inst. Morgan r. Wills, Esq, and wife
Of the Norristown, Pa, Herald, propose to 60
out, for a tour OF two or three months.
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\ Poisoned Cargo OF salt.
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN CALAMITY THE AIAEl
ING THOUGH TIMELY DlsCoyEEy

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A CALAMITY THE ALARM.
ING THOUGH TIMELY DISCOVERY.
NEW YORK, April 2o.-The Commercial Of this
evening has the following The British ship
Niagara, Captain MacFarlane formerly Gu.
nArd steSmer,) now owned by Henderson Broth.
ers, OF the Anchor Steamship Line arrived at
this port from Liverpool on the 18th instant,
with cargo consisting Of 1850 sacks OF
salt, 100 barrels OF arsenic, and other
merchandise, principally chemicals. The salt
was slowed in the lower hold aud the
arsenic in the between decks" During the
voyage heavy weather was encountered, and
the stowage Of the between decks cargo was
70 much disturbed that some OF the packages
OF arsenic were broken and their contents
distributed about the decks possibly inter
mingling with the salt. Upon the ships arrival
the cargo was discharged and delivered to the
consignees, aud the salt was sold to various par.
ties, and most OF it sent out Of the city. subse.
quently fears arose that some Of the arsenic
might have found its way through the seams OF
che deck to the lower hold and come in contact
with the salt To ascertain whether this was
the fact, portion Of the salt WAS placed III the
hands of Professor Doremus for analysis. The
result showed the unmstaSable presence Of
arsenic in that portion OF the cargo. Accordingly
with immediate despatch, the poisonous salt as
ordered back to this city for thorough examine
ton, and destruction, II found necessary. Had
consequence to some Of our felow-mortals in
neighboring communities would have caused us
TO shudder and grow sick at heart. The storage
OF chemicals and poisonous drug above or in the
near vicinity Of articles that are to be used HI
iood or IN it, preparation should never be al
lowed, and it il to be hoped that this case, the
effects Of which might have been 80 DISASTROUS
will servo as warning to shipmasters and steve.
dores, and cause them to exercise greater care
III the stowage OF cargoes in the future.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
PRESBYTERIAN HARMONY AND NATION
AL UNION.

The concise statement made by Rev. Mr.. Otis,
of this city, in Fridays COMMERCIAL, setting
forth the differences between the Presbyterian
organizations, North and South, will give clear
idea OF what are now the obstacles to a COM
plete harmonzation Of that large religious body
They appear to be such as ought to
be readily removed by u kind and fair
consideration on both sides, and those who
desire that the Union shall DO truly restored, and
= national feeling OF cordially established
throughout it, will be glad TO SEQ their remoys,
accomplished. The harmonizing Of large aud
influential denomination, which heretofore has
been split and divided by sectional differences,
cannot fail to BIO an important contribution ia
the general good result
To establish frsternal relations between the
Presbyterisns North and South ought now to be
easy, because the substantial cause of difference
was the institution Of Slavery, and that happily
no longer exists. The bitter dissensions it breG
ought not to be perpetuatod and If it be too mucl
TO expect every Southern man to look back OF
its destruction without regret, certainly ever,
thoughtful Christian will rejoice in the harmon,
and unity which its disappearance has now made
possible.
Rev. Mr. OTIS, whose active efforts are now
being directed to forwarding the restoration Of
fraternA relations, lis well qualified by other cir
cumstances, a. well as by his energy and tact, t.
aid in the work. He was pastor in Southern
Alabama, and in Tennessee, before com
ing to Delaware, and his friendly rela
tons and intimate aequaintancesbp witt
the Southern Presbyterans give him
knowledge Of the proper steps to secure re
union which all the ministers Of the Churcr
North can hardly possess We wish him sue
CESS not by surrender Of principles. nor by
any confession OF error, where none existed, bu
simply by the exercise of that Christian yir
tue which will not permit discord and disuni,,
to linger after the hand Of Providence has re
moved their exciting cause.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

1t has long been favorite theory with some
professional men that certain articles Of diet
nourished the brain more directly and perfect
ly than others. We may do the enthusiasts in
this theory injustice in assuming that it 10
nothing more than theory, but they have the
old consolation Of knowing that if it be 4 fact
it can be proved The centre Of the argument
appears to be that the brain is best nourished
through the assimilation OF food containing
large proportion OF phosporns. Thoughts that
burn" may have been unconsciously thus
derved,-at all events Brain Feeders
think they have but to arrange bill Of fare con-
sisting Of articles in whose composition phos-
phorns is known, by chemical analysis, to enter
largely, in order that weary mind workers may
recuperate and grow, metaphorically, fat. or
all food supplies fish is known to hold most Of
this essential element. Other palatable matters.
such as oysters, cream, and oatmeal, are largely
indebted to the came component, and after these
leaders there ia . long list from which 3 choice
may be mads Of articles Of food containing phos-
very high in the catalogue, and the question
suggests itself whether it is owing to that fact
that the bivave is 30 favorite dish with late-a,
hi6ht pOofiS VI 81 neIstlS Shu AtoIaIy Turn VI
mind? Bat on the other hand this dainty class
is not overly given to the vulgar tripe, which
experts assure us is soaked in phosphorus, 30
to speak, aud which if the theory is correct
should be warranted to set the brain in a blaze
almost as surely a. cod foh itself.
The subject il thus seen to have its perpleXi-
ties, although the leaders in the new doctrine
will not admit Of any bar to perfect success. A
reform banquet illustrative Of the principles here
referred to WAS given in New York few nights
ago and proved to be something Of novelty.
Besides the articles mentioned there were served
toasted cheese, calves brains boiled custsrd,
and cabbage. more disheartenlng ''lness
most good livers will say they never heard OF -
and yet nearly all the articles are generally ap-
proved and it is only the incongruity in their
list which attracts attention. or meat proper
or Bread or butter,o vegetables generally, there
was hone. Brain-buders must not look il
those directions II they would thrive. A tender
lon steak has 30 little phosphorus in it that i
ought to be ashamed to come on table, while
lovely dish Of tripe and custard ia almost equa
to box OF lucifers. Tho queer feast was car
ried through, although there is no record of how
the gay jewellers found themselves on the follow
ing day. One such dissipation should surely b,
enough for the most reckless bon cirant And ye
! there would seem to be reason in the notion o.
these reformers, too. Only one thing has tt
be proved, that the brain requires this peculiar
kind of support. That the food containing tn,
desired element can be selected, and that the
system can sssimilate such food il of COURSE
granted
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
MAKING PRESIDENTS.

Inc gentlemen who dlned MIR. Schuf2 re-
NAMED in New York day or two to talk poll
tics'-to see il they had skill and material to
make President. They respected the injunc-
ton Of the departed Carl to "keep up the Lib
eral organization" but decided it seems, that the
title Of their party might remain unfxed, for the
present, and the persons whom it represents
should call themselves the independent voters
Mr.. Halstead OF the Cincinnati Commercial, who
was in the conference 'rather as y sympathetic
spectator than at an active participant" he says
and kindly states what he thinks might, could,
or should be done in references to the object in
view. He proposes to run Charles Francis
Adams for President, Or failing him, then VIM.
NJ. Evarts. He thinks the Democrats will NOM
mate Senator Bayard OF Delaware, and that the
Republicans may take up Secretary Bristow, or
Chief Justice Waite.
All these suggestions and surmises arc very
entertaining, and will DO read with interest
1t is to be remembered, however, that
the independent press, Of which Mr. Halstead
is an able representative, has never yet shown
any capacity for ''setting up things, success
fully. Its Convention of 1872, with Greeley
and Brown ~ the product, was a HAT failure, and
IN general Its capacity has always been most
eonspicuously displayed in the detraction OF the
.h,,,,,,,,, ,,> ~ " po',pe uo"n anu ~.
NJ Ne ~ a~ao,h', s' a.. '' I anu
,;nI,,1 - ~. y, '''' '''''"' '''e''
,u,a,,aa 49,, '. .n. ..'ue... ..
:. "o-' A' 80, ,a'HDn'!, ~ seems
IS, . 'e1o ~" 'nan Ia i'' ne Will ho' suit
,lo i',puDnu"n' ines "ou'u rather take vice
.,'a ~, "Neo., All. niA.ne' MI "ashDuihe'
y. ~ o'''' u'''o'' N'iio"sn we 10 t'i'hh that
80 up ne Uou'' 'houia never FURNISH eahdi-
uA'.s ~ sHo iosaen'y,) 'heh Mf' ADAMS ahd'
''s o.A1' ''Anu 'No Deno'is's nave no" no
.ueA 'nA' ..ey heoa 30 outside their own ranks
ior Acahalaate. MI Halstead pretends to be-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
VIOLENCE NOT TO CONTROL THE PRESS.

VIOLENCE NOT To COMThUL The FhE0e.
The press ia not to be controlled by the blud-
.eon That was the method attempted in the
infancy Of journalism, until 1t was found that
10Th sides could employ it. In Paris, the writ
ara for the press are generally expert duellists,
~ ready with the sword ~ the pen, and in the |
south, till Within few years. . shooting ARRAY
WAS not uncommon episode in editorial life.
But nothing Of this sort could or did silence the
press, for one class Of men can shoot a. well ~
another, and force met with equal force &c.
complishes no result.
The redress which every one really injured by
the pross may seek is that opened by law to all
alike-not merly to the street bully and prize
fighter, to the duellist and swordsmAn, but to
tie weakest and feeblest citizen. II no has
been unjustly sspersed II, as public man, or
one seeking the control of.public Affairs, the
press has pushed its criticisms upon him to ex-
cess, he will scarcely fail in any law-abidins
community, to receive from judge and jury his
due redress, or il he does fail with them, the
community, seeing that he has been wronged,
will give him all the justification that verdict
could give. But it is true that one who seeks
the law must have q case. More than that, he
must have character. He need not invoke the
nensitiss Of legal procesdiuca upon the press
unless it has wilfu,ly and maliciously done him
ipiury, and even then he must come into court
with clean hands, Corresponding to the motto
of one imnortsnt branch Of the law. that he who
ssks eouitv mnst do equity. 30 the
uarson who sues for the injury done
him bv the press, must show that
hs has a character tn be injured. and that the
actions and prooeedprs which the press attacked
him for were not Justly the object Of ofYense
ua m,st have hssn 40 bonest. 40 honorable. NJ
NO direct in his course toward the public that the
press. represeptipe the public interests, coult
not fairly impugn his motives, or condemn hi
character,
. Now such man, conscious OF a clean recort
sure OF his own rectitude, need not hesitate t.
seek the laws protection against any invasion
of his rights, whether by ali individual or b,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

Judge Kelley, whose opinions concerning the
condition OF the South are now being quoted,
seems to have seen little OF 1T, and to have wis.,
tied none Of the sections where disorders and
sectional bitterness are alleged mostly to exist.
He WAS most OF the time in Florida where there
were thousands OF Northern visitors
and the tone OF society was ss quiet
ana placid as in West Philadelphia.
His evidence therefore, covers very little
ground, and We presume he Is entirely aware of
that fact, and has been mirrepresented by the
N Y. Tribune and other papers, who arc psrad-
ang him ~ new authority Of great Importance
on the vexsd question whether Bob Toombs still
means to call the roll Of his slaves at the foot of
Bunker Hill.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
!XRaED II rzr1s RI.

The Republican, sounding the note Of prspa-
radon for the city election, Ave months hence,
advises its readers that linen must meet to-
gsthss, counsel together" after the manner Of
. council Of war, before battle. It insists that
to 90 into the contest without plans we'll laid
and schemes well digssted 10 ''the grandeat piece
Of ool-hardiness." 1t argues that whether this
concert Of action be "cAlled caucus, or the
meeting Of Ring, or . conclAvs Of wire-pull-
srs," 1t 10 still needful to party ~ tho sun
shine, and air, aud dsws OF Heaven arc 10
growing plant.
Barring the exubsrance OF this last rhetoric,
and reserving the possibility that the ''meetng
4 Of hing" may not b. sunshine to the public in
terests, nor the pulling Of wires certain to bring
down the dsws OF Heaven ON the community, it
IL certain that all men, Republicans, Democrats,
Independents, Trimmer, men with no politics,
have the right TO confer together-evsn to hold
political Council OF War. II 10 An malienable
belonging Of their citizenship The right Of the
people peaceably 70 assemble 10 guaranteed M the
Constitution. Tho argument Of the Republicd"
In defence of it, exercise Is superAuous. The
subject that interests the public in such connec-
ton 10 the result Of the oaucusing. II it be to
put forward the best men for Office, men whose
Atneas has been demonstrated and whose integ-
rity Ia known, then the caucus has been . good
one :; it justifiss itself. That conference Of Cit
gems which brings forth good fruit, in the true
service Of the public interests, needs no dc
fence.
But on the other hand, conciaves aud Ring
have been known to .'set up jobs, to fl
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Two Hearts Happy and Two Horses
Dead.

As might be expected the following ia told by
. Kentucky newspaper, the Owen Ne,ps: "Mr.
Frank Mason, former attache OF this office,
elopeed on last Saturday night at II so with Miss
Candies Clifford, Of Cynthiana, KY, and arrived
at this place Monday morning after . fearful
latter's residence. at 2 O'clock n. m. The fup,-
tives were mounted upon horseback. and were
pursued to the Covington pike, where their pur-
suers lost the trail. One Of their horses dropped
dead near Harmony in this county, and the other
WAS left to die few miles above town"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

SWEEPING REPUBLICAN VICTORY AT THE CAPITAL.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 5.
At the municipal election hero yesterday, Jas.
Caven, Republican, WAS elected Mayor by 400
majority, The Republicans also elected their
entire city ticket by majorities Of from 400 to
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
RIDWELL's NEW EVOLVING
METHOD OF EVAPORATION.

My EvaporatOis are suitable for Fruit or VeReta-
BILE Growers or iarge FaciOries. They are made
Of wool, trrk or iron or any SIZE or capacity de-
sired. The walls arc made holow TO prevent the
radiation and loss OF dry heat. The evaporstirK
surface Ia proportional 10 the cubcal capacity Of
the drying chamber and the heslnR surface Of the
fnrnae With the use OF my Intermediate hot sir
chamoer am enabled to save End retain surplus
heat; with the additional Use OF my hampers and
registers can regulate the temperature, enabling
to dry ut uniformly high or low temp, are 70
suit the articles under treatment. fyu lew Turns
of the worm hiatt the trays carried by the door
where they are brought under the observation Of the
attendant thus aIo ding an opportunity To add or
remove one or more trays AZ d, sired. so simple Il
the construction OF my Drger boy can operate one.
Ihey are very economical In regard TO iu |. b.
spreading TIE trays on the racks small quantity
can he dri d with title h at. ~ filling the racks
and opening the dlmpers It can he run to Its fu Vt
capacty. The introduction into general use Of sn-
pcrlor Evapoatet Fruits and Vegetables "a 0penlng
a market that viii quire years to I'LL. furnish
these Dryers conI lete, including covered trays.
| sir an siz sl9xihxah feet, capacity, about 10
bn shcli IN IL hours. .,...-..........N .
| Medium size. 5t!x6AX7k fett, capacity, about
so bushels IN ~ honrs. TO
Large slze IxioXl0 feet, capacity, about 80 BUSH
els IN " hours. SoO
| FSctory size, 7Xi0x2O feet, capacity, about 100
III bels In 10 hours. 100
| For further particulars, address
| myG3tw South haven, Michigan,
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IL usAlA
ZION 6F AMERICAN POTATOES raouIp

THE IMPORTATION or AMERICAN POTATOES rRonIp-
IT'D.
LONDON, May S.
The importation into Finland, or any portion
OF the Russian territory, OF American potatoes
or sacks, cases, or any other articles which has
contained them, is prohibited.
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HOWARD n. JENKINS, WILMER ATKINSON,
FRANCIS c. FERRIS.
WILMINGTON. DEL
TIA ursday, May ., 1873.

IxpoRrAxT NorloE.-ATer January lsi, 1875,
the Publishers of The DELAWARE TRIBusE usa
prepay postage thereon, and the paper ,ciA be sent
10 subscribers al the present price, 52 per year.
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Wash InglOn.

DISMISSAL OF sPEclAL AGENT HESTER. -
WASHINGTON, May5.
T. E. Hester, special agent under the Depart
msnt Of Justice, and extensively known in con.
neeton with political arrests in Alabama, has
been dismissed.
THE DISPLACEMENT OF COMMISSIONER DOUGLASS.
Tho displacement Of tho Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue Douglass, wAs surprise to
that gentleman a. he had no previous intima-
ton Of it. Yesterday afternoon Secretary
Brstow called upon Mr.. Douglass, saying he did
no at the request Of the President, and to per-
form the disagreeable duty Of informing him
that Ex-senator Pratt had been rendered and
accepted the position Of Commissioner OF H.
teinI Revenue.
Mr.. Douglass made one inquiry only, follow
ing this verbal communication. It was whether
his integrity ~ man and an officer had been in
any manner impugned, to which the Secretary
replied "Not in the slightest degrees" With
this Mr.. Douglass expressed himself satisfied.
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Tine I'slblIc schools.
From the sussex journal


The Commercial advocates making Delaware
College the head, or in other words. the finish.
ing institution Of common schools in the state.
The Journal lggested this idea two years aeo
And wasted considerable time and ink on IT, II
tho COMMERCIAL can make any thing out Of Della
ware Common Schools, God speed il,