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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

The tremendous frauds recently exposed In
the management Of the New York canals make
one of the causes celebres OF the time Although
the subject has decided general interest, as
teaching the ever-needful lesson that the COM
munity, no less than the individual, should look
intelligently and carefully after its affairs.
Through neglect Of this proper surveillance and
by their content to "let well enough Alone"
the citizens Of New York now find that they have
for series OF years been swindled out Of i'm
mense sums annually, and that large PORTION Of
the heavy taxes levied for the construction and
improvemen1 Of the State canals enriched ring
OF operators as ravenous and INSCRIPTIONS q
Tsmmany itself. 1t is long story, and yet it can
be told in few words. Tie money was stolen
principally through fraudulent bids and contracts
The managers would advertise for proposals
for work which would give purpossly deceptive
indications OF what was required. Bona fde
bidders being thus placed ont Of the race
the ringsters. who knew exactly what
was to be done by private under
standing with the principals, would put in
their bids. These Of course would be accepted
and a division Of the profits would be made in
due season. These profits are declared to have
"best anything" The Governor Of New York
has presented the facts in an official manner, 30
that there can be no possibility OF mistake on
this point Gov. Tilden in his message to the
Legislature, which is now creating such storm
of indignation, details ten contracts whereon
million and half Of dollars had been paid while
they called but for 100000 according to the
specifications In this single batch Of ca es
therefore, the New York tax payers were de-
frauded OF over million dollars As far as We
have observed no one has yet been bold enough
to declare definitely the full amount of the
thieving carried on by the corrupt "srrange-
ments" instituted between the treasury officials
and the rascally contractors, but no one WHO has
followed the subject at all doubts that many
millions have been stolen. Naturally, too, while
all this money has been wasted the canals them
selves have been in poor condition and have
not answered the demands of the business pub.
lie. To have put them in order would have been
to stop the excuse for continually bleeding the
State purse so that care has been strictly taken
to do no more than enough to keep them in bare
running condition, leaving the demand forever
open for money to complete needful improve
ments. Exactly what was being done, or
how tbs thing stood, no one knew but the
"ring, and the yearly accounts were fixed"
In 80 plausible manner rs to completely de-
oeive the public thstswas giving hundreds Of
Thousands yearly for the enrichment OF pack
OF shsrpers who ought at this minute to go log
rolling at Sing Sing. 1t may end that way vet,
The Boss" thought it would elbow over " hut
the gale sent him where he did not expect to CO.
II these canal robbers should go the same gait
there would be considerable satisfaction.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
From Ne W Castle.
TIE NEW CITY--ELECrION OF CfTY oFFIGIAl8--
BUILDING oPKHATloNs-woRK HOUSE PRoJEc.
TED
Special Correspondence Of the ComasveiaL

TIE NEW cTrY--ELEorIoN OF ofTY OFFICIALS
BUILDING oPKRATloNs-woRK HOUSE PROMO.
TED
Special Correspondents Of the ComssveiaA
New CASTLE, March 81.
Al the time approaches for New Castle 10
choose her first municipal ofaosrs, the Levy
Court and everything else Decides IL beginning
to lose IL interest. The general desire amongst
the people seems to be p elect u the hrss Mayor
Of the new city some vigorous, enterprising rep
resentative OF the improved order Of manufao-
turing energy which has aroused New Cas-
le from her hundred years Rip Van
Wrinkle sleep. meeting Of the citizens, With
out regard to party affiliations, has been
called for Saturday evening next, to
make nominations to fill the new
iy created offices For the Office Of Mayor the
names OF A. d. Cooper, ESD, DR.. q. Troup Max
prominently mentioned, with the chances favor
able to Mr.. Cooper. For Treasurer the name Of
William F. Lane ia mentioned with no oppose
ton, and the same might be said OF jacob Her
man for Assessor. u.. 80
II is generally conceded that tho following
will compose the City Council George Gray,
Thomas Holcomb, @. N. Vollum, A. N. Hizar,
and William Guyer. IS
This il considered an excellent Ticket and with
such oificors the now city must move right along
in her new career OF prosperity.
1t is gratifying TO know that the prospect Of
active building operations are quite promising,
as several new houses are under way and many
more are talked OF.
The latest report is that the Levy Court are
discussing the project Of turning the old Court
House into Work House for conviots and Va.
grants, and building new Court House 'on the
lot adjoining the old one, but it is hardly proba-
bic that definite measures will be adopted At this
time.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

The current idea Of the spelling match is not
bad one, and il it could be generally acted on
80 much the better would it be for our store OF
knowledge and for proper self-esteem 1t has
been discovered that the "Bee" makes = genu.
inely attractive entertainment. and surprise has
been sometimes expressed at the chldshness Of
this interest in elemental things. But in fact
the very general pleasure taken in these simple
tests Of knowledge may be very easily explained.
1t lies mainly in the personal interest which
every person present feels in the entertainment.
At lecture, a conce t, or almost any other
public occasion OF the kind. the people are mere
iy recipients. They take what is offered with
such pleasure or understanding as they may,
but they give nothing back The return is not
in the scheme But in these matches it ia mu-
tual give and take Each person concerned
not only the contestants but whoever is present
follows the thing with an individual concern,
making mentally his own replies, in assent with
or dissent from the party interrogated. It is
this sense OF freedom that gives the
Bee its Charm, and which renders
it pleasant relaxation to all classes
OF people. 1t is found to be possible to extract
great deal Of innocent fun from it, and the
SUCCESS Of any entertainment that can accom-.
plish that desirable end is at once determined.
Grown-up Philadelphia took it's turn at going
to school Thursday evening, and the reports indi-
cate as lleasurable results as those attained else
where. There were many inevitable failures
but they were doubtless softened by the reilec-
ton that the Losers were in the best of company
and that among the amused auJience thera vas
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
anfoas1s1111 r4AB CANNOT N sa1r'

Tia recent LsRialature wa unanipously oom-
posed Of DsmocsaAs, one member excepted Il
bad entire control Of The proposition to give In |
creased representation 10 this county. 1t gave |
mono.
These are the prime facts They are not open
to denial. 1t may be claimed that other facts
quality them, but whatever explanation is Of
fsred Of the refusal Of the Legislature to Justly
increass the representation Of this county
y, after ALL only An explanation-an
excuse. While the Legislature had the power
70 grant or refuse Justice, il must Assume the
responsibility Of whichever course it took. lit
took the wrong course that 10 its own fault
There is, consequently, no room for debate on
such assertions ~ this from the Mlddletown
Transcript, that:
" The gentlemen who opposed the division Of
New Castle county may take 10 themselves the
credit Of having postponed any increase in the
Legislative representation Of this county for at
! least four years to come"
The Transcript would have ns believe that
the Legislature IL not responsible for It, own
acts. That 10 not trns. Il 70. II rejected tho
proposition Of increase not only In one form, but
in three. It refused to sanction the division Of
the county, - method Of incrsAse, and after
ward, both In the House and the Senate, II ne
gatived other proposed methods These were
its own decisions. Nobody but itself could make
them or even share In their making To pretend,
then, that because the great body Of the
people objected to divlaion Of the county
therefore usey are responsible for tho Legisla-
ressntation, 10 q course Of reasoning too thin to
I 4 MA
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
The Railroad War
THE FIGHT CONTINUES Hollow FREIaHrs A
pARsEN1ER RATEa

THE FIGHT CONTINUES HOLLOW fREIuHr6 AND
PASSENGER RATEs.
The railroad war continues with various STRAIT
egic moves between the opposing Companies, AL
Of which are interesting episodes, and denote
the strenuous purposes with which they entered
upon this trial of strength. It is tolerably well
ascertained that the Baltimore and Ohio ia to
come into at least partial possession of the
New Jersey Southern road. which will afford it
direct entry into New York. The Chicago
Tribune says that cheap railway travel between
Chicago and the East seems to be a fixed fact
for some time to ccme. The tirmness of the
Baltimore and Ohio management in resisting
all efforts for an increase of rates back to the
old point has prof. nged the war and forced
reduction all around in order that the compet-
ing lines might get share Of the spring traffic.
The fare from Chicago to New York is to be sl5
hereafter, with corresponding reduction to
other Eastern cities, and the reduced rates are
likely to prevail for longer period than is usu-
ally the case IN competition as the rates are the
result Of Mr.. CARROTS declared policy of per-
manent reduction 30 far as the Baltimore and
Ohio Road ID concerned. Freights from Chi
cago continue feverish and unsettled, and
threaten at any moment to become involved in
the general wrangle.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
vEoETiNE Is SOLD BYALl DRUGGISTS
WHAT IL
ECETINE

1t Is compound extracted from bat ks, ROOTS and
herb: 1t Ia Natures Remedy. 1t Is p rfectly harm
less from any bad effect upon the system. II is
nourishi1g and strengthening. 1t acts directly upon
INC blood. It qniets the nervous system. 1t gives
cur aged fathers and mothers, for 1t gives them
strength quiets their nerves, ind gives them Ma
aged person. II Ia the great Blood Purifier lisa
soothing remedy for our children. II has relieved
snd cured thousands. 1t 10 very pleasant to take
originating from impure bio ID. Try the VICE.
TlsE. Give 1t fair trial for your complaints;
then you VII say to your friend neighbor, and as
Quaintance, "lry 1t : It has cured me
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

T.. r. Kumkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron.
This truly valuable tonic has been 10 thoroughly
tested BY oil classes Of the Community that 1t ID now
deemed Indispensable as Tonic medicine 1t costs
but little, purlhes the blood and gives tone to TIE
stomach, renovates the system and prolOpQs life
Everybody should have it,
For the cure OF Weak ktomachs, General Debility
Indigestion, Diseases OF the Stomach, and for ali
cases requiring tonic.
This wine includes the most agreeable and et1ici-
ent salt OF Iron we possess = Citrate OF Magnetic
oxide, combined with the most energetic Of veKeta-
Bile tonlc-Yellow Peruvian Bark
Do you want something to strengthen your
Do you want good appetizer
DO y want to get rid OF nervousness7
Do you want enerRy7
Do you want To sleep well ?
DO you want to build up your constitution
Do you want to feel wsll7
DO you want 4 brisk and gnrous feeling,
II you do try Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron
! only ask a trial OF this valuable tonic
Beware of cHunterfeits, as KunAels Bitter Wine
or Iron Ii the only sure and edectual remedy In the
known world for the perm Aneut cure, Of Dyspeps 4
and hebility, and as there are number Of ilnIts,
lions offered TO the public would caution the com
munitv TO purchase none but the genuine article
manufactured by 3. +. kunkel and having M
stamp on the cork Of every bottle. The very fact
that others are attempting To initiate this valuable
remedy proves It's worth and speaks volumes Ia ltS
1avor, Get the genuine. Sold only IN 81 bo ties,
Sold by all Druggists and dealers everywhere
$50 TAPE WORN REMOVED ALIVE $50
Head aud all compete In two hours No fee till
mead passes. Seat. Pin, and Stomach Worms re-
moved by DR.. kunkel, 2b9 North Ninth st., Phila,ja
send lot clrcular or ask your druggist for bottle
OF Kunkels Worm Syrup. 1t never falls
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

Oddly enough, the Legislature, though 20
keenly fearful of passing any law by which white
mems taxes should educate colored children,
adopted measure by which taxes laid upon COL
ored men are to go to the white schools. We
refer to the law to tax dogs in Sussex county.
This will be collected, of course, from all own.
ers Of dogs, very many OF whom are colored
men, yet every cent Of it ia to go into the fund
for educating white children--the ,lored chill
dren not receiving cent |. A good while ago it
was said that the rule is poor which will not
work both ways, and surely when the white tax
payers Of the State, including ninety nine hun
dredths OF all the rich. are guarded go carefully
from contributing cent Of tax to educate the
children Of colored tax payers. who include a
large proportion OF the poor, it is a hard case
for the Legislature to tax colored mems dogs
for the education Of white mems children.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
PorAO ma

The Washington Star, Of last evening, says
ave learn that Mr.. Richard Harrington has
not relinquished his law practice in Washington
to go to Delaware, as reported. His numerous
clients here have been considerably exercised by
the report. and it will be matter OF satisfaction
to them as well rs to his large number Of per-
sonl friends to know that there is nothing il
it." Mr.. Harrington is associated with General
Butler, as counsel for VIM. 8. King, Of Minne-
sota, the Pacific Mail operator.
Governor Hartranft, Of Pennsylvania, has
been somewhat i'll, though not seriously.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
VALUABLE INFORMATION.
BOSTON, Dec. IL, 1859

BOSTON, Dec. II, 1859.
Gentiemen-My only object In giving you this tea-
timonlai Is TO spread valuable Information Having
been badly AFFLICTED with SAT- Rheunn and the whole
surface OF my skin being covered with pimples and
eruptiona, many of which caused me great pain and
annoyance, and knowing 1t to be blood disease, i
took many Of the advertised blood preparations
among which was any quantity Of Sarsaparilla,
without obtaining any ben. ut until l commenced
taking the vnGkriNR, and before had completed
the first bottle saw that had got the right medi-
cine. Consequently, followed on with It until ]
had taken seven bottles, when ! was pronounced
from pimpes and eruptions. have never enjoyed
10 good health before, and attribute 1t all to the
use Of VEaeTINK. To benefit those AFFLICTED with
Rheumatism, will make mention also OF the VsoK-
TINk's wonderful power of curing nue. OF this acute
complaint OF which have suffered 80 Intensely,
C.H. TUCKER,
Pas. Ag't Mich. c. X r.,
jan18-1ywdh 50 Washington street, Boston,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
The SchHppc CRsr.
ARG MENT IN THE BALTIMORE COURTS IN BLuaL
OF sCHEppEls CLAIMS.

ARG MENT IN THE BALTIMORE COURTS IN BLHALF
OF scHEPpE's CLAIMS.
Paul SchUppe who came near being hanged,
at Carlisle, two or three years ago, Oh the charge
of poisoning = rich maiden lady, Miss Stein
necke, claimed her property, and a
suit is now in progress over it in Baltimore.
Yesterday in the Orphans Court Of that city,
his counsel abandoned the claim under the will,
and will now rely on the marriage contract alone.
The will which was abandoned gave Schmppe
all Of the property Of Miss Steinecke. 1t was
Witnessed by DR.. Paul Scheppe and +. Schoeppe
his father. and the first named being in prison,
the will could not be proved az the court re-
CURED it to he. Mr.. Singluff then continued
his argument to prove the marriage contract
claiming that the papers and letters in regard to
it were genuine, that it would have been i'm
possible for Schnppe, however accomplished In
viilany, to have forged them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

The old Pennsylvania Auti-Slavery Society,
distinguished in years past for its labors ito
promote the abolition Of Slavery, relieve free
negroes unlawfuly held in bondage, and i'm
prove the condition OF the African Race" pro.
poses to celebrate its centennial anniversary, in
Philadelphia, Oh April 14th. Meetings will be
held on that day At Concert Hall, at az, and
Bethel Church at ~ o'clock The committee
of arrangements consists Of Dillwyn Parrish,
William Still: Passmore williamson, Joseph M,
Truman, Jr., and Henry NJ. Craig A letter from
Mr.. Still says:
"Ihe committee hsve.:secured Dr. VIM Elder
for their historical orator. Vice. President Will
son has accepted the invitation to be present
and most Of the prominent old workers have
been invited, such rs DR.. VIM. H. Furness
VIM. Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips Fred
Douglas, J. G. Whittier, G, W. Curtis, &C., &c.
Although Slavery is dead, the Society still exists
and applies its funds towards eS vocational pur.
poses, especially Freedmen's schools in the
South"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

The following unsolicited testimonial from Rev
y. 1. walker, formerly pastor OF BowdoIn SQUARE
hurch, Boston, and Ut present settled In Provi-
Deuce. II. l., must be deemed as reliable evidence
20 one should fall to observe that this testimonial
~ tne result OF Two years. experience it'll the use
now pronounce II invaluable:
u. b. STEVENS, KsQ.,
lie \ bound to express with my signature the
nRn value place upon your Vegetne NY family
Dlty II ia inva liable, and recommend 1t to ali who
may need an lnvgorating, renovating tonic.
-. o. T. WALKER.
Formerly Pastor Of Bowdoin Square Church,
Boston,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
Contract for a nniIroad Bridge.

The contract for the superstructure of the pro-
posed railroad bridge across the Delaware river
near Yardleyyile, Pennsylvania, on the line OF
York. now in course Of construction by the
North Pennsylvania and the Delaware and Bound
Brook Railroad Companies, has been awarded to
Messrs J. H. Cofrode x Co., OF Philadelphia,
for *253, 900. The bridge is to be OF wrought
iron, and ia to be for double track, and will con-
sist OF fifteen spans, varying in length from six
~ to two hundred feet.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
Editorial ASSOCIATIONS and Pemiusss.
lar Union.


From the Centreville, Md. Obstrverl
The Maryland Editors hold their annual meet
ing at Guys Hotel, Baltimore, on Wednesday
last, and elected their officers eat big dinner,
made few speeches and adjourned. The East
ern Shore WAS SHINY represented, and in the
choice of the officers 1t would seem that those
present desired her to be more SHINY represent
ed than ever in future-not Il member from this
side the bay being chosen to any of the several
Offices. Ills il OF no importan O. further than
to indicate that the Association ia anticipating
Peninsular union. Well, that is about the way
the Eastern Shore has been dealt with by the
other side of the State in political and other mat
tiers, and we are getting used TO it now.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
The New York Canals.

According to State Engineer Sweet the New
York canals have cost, including equipment and
extraordinary repairs, 800, III, 995 The nsyi-
gable canals Sna feeders are 9O6. 95 miles in
length, making, with lakes and rivers articjslly
connected Herewith, 1892 90 miles Of navigation
The Z" wall benches " in the Erie canal are sbont
24la miles on the towing path side, and IS miles
on the BERN bank side. The State engineer ex-
presses great confidence that steam will super
sede all other kinds of motive power.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

The Erie Railway bridge near Port Jervis was
completed on Saturday afternoon, and Wes-
tern bound passenger train was the first to cross
it.
One thousand cars OF coal we're moved
through Pottsvill, on Friday and Saturday by
the Reading Railroad This IL about the regular
quantity for the number Of collier les now ii op-
erHtion.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
the BEST EVIDENCE.

The following letter from Rev. g. Best, Pastor
81 tne Z. Church. Natick, Msss, will be read with
interest BY many pNyslclans; also those suffering
rom the same disease as afliicted the son of tire
rev =: y. Beat. No person can doubt this testimo-
y there Ia no doubt about the curative pow or OF
VegetiLe.
Nh NATIcE, MASS, Jan. list, 1,ya
- Dear Strive have good reason for regarding YOUR
veketlne medicine OF the greatest value, We feel
sssuiea lhat mas been the means Of saving our
sons s Ne He Ia now seventeen years Of age; for
ne iast Two years he has suffered from nerrosls OF
nls leg, eau ed by acrofuous aHection and was 40
~ Reduced That nearly all who raw i'm thought his
recovery Impossible council OF able D ysIcians
could give Us but the faintest hope OF HIS ever ray-
ing Two OF the number declaring that he was Be-
yohd the reach OF human remedies that even ampu.
atioh could not save h M, . he had not y9or
enough 70 endure the operation. Just then We
commenced giving him VegetIne and from that
liIne 70 the present he has been continuously i'm
proving. He has lately resumed studies thrown
fully and strong. N''''-
Though there Is still some discharge from tho
nspenlng where his limb WAS Iancrd, we have the
ftcty cured. A' "S "''' 'o pe''
ne mas taken ah,ut three dozen bottles OF yepe-
.ne nut lately used nut little, a. he declares he Ia
700 VIII TO he taking medicine " :"
Respectfully yours,
3. y. BEST,
Mrs.. c. +. BEST.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
We print elsewhere the materi.l r,ortio,s n,

We print elsewhere the material portions Of
Speaker Holcombs remarks on the State
finances, in the House. on Wednesday. SO little
il made public, in any systematic maener, by
any Intelligent authority, in the Legislature,
concerning the States financial operations and
policy, that it is Of Importance to place before
the people the testimony of all who are in sit
uation to know the facts Mr.. Holcomb gives 4
concise view OF the subject
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01
The Coal TfOmb los,

ARMED STRIKERS IN MARCH FOR UPPER LEHIaH.
PHILADELPHIA, March 81.
A despatch from Hazeton says that An armed
body Of miners started for upper Lehigh to pre-
vent the men from loading coal there for the
Central railroad. One Of the bosses IL said to
have been killed by the mob.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-01

The New York Tribune says Of U. 8. Senator
Eaton's recent speech that at lacks wisdom, it
lacks Conference, it lacks craftsmanship, it lacks
everything but memory" Doubtless the Tri-
1une is right And yet what did Mr.. Eaton do !?
He simply aired his old States-hght notions,
his antiquAted, copperAs-colored Calhounism
Now suppose Senator Bayard, Of Delaware,
whom the Tribune dearly loves, were to give
full utteranco to his views, in what respect
would they differ from those OF Mr.. Eaton !?
The latter oflends the people Of Connecticut
by his opposition to all things national; he was
and is States Rights Democrat, because that
was the doctrine Of the South, the theory which
upheld Slavery and led to Secession At what
point in that line Of argument does Mr.. Bsyard
part company with Mr.. Eaton2