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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
the STATE. and report from time to tims to ths

| -.S~t 1870 A~tOss ALVIN AAAS w dAkso w seAo
Legislature.
Inc foregoing 10 but . condensed outline Of
what " proposed, Md which will, NO doubt, bs
embodied IN . bill 70 be introduced in q few
days: New, what ars tie probahihtisso OF schools
for the colOrsd p0opls2 III response u the IN
quiry - are justified in saying that the L.sgjs-
lAtuis " dec,dedly favorable " the sducahoa VI
the colored Oh ldrsn. The old prejudice A,saiast
educating the colored people does mot exist with
ue present members Of the Legislature. They
| ter catlxens, aud III IT. general application the
color OF the psrson 10 bS benefited " hot 10 be
taken iuto Accouut except W far ~ Il relates
| ~ keeping tue two races apart In separate
| schools,
The exact kind Of . bill to assist in the sdu-
cation VI the c0lorsd people, VI whether the
principle will BIZ embodied III the general law,
MAS not yet betn developed. The spArseness Of
the Lumber VI oolursd people III soins sections
VI the etats is al objec.ion 10 general law for
the oosored people. For " .mngton, howsv r.
| ~ You have bsei, informed, = bill has already
been introduced with every prospect OF passing,
| which requires cOloicd people " be taxed fSr
school purpoass separate aud distinct from 9th.
or tAAos- OWING " the large number Of colored
people III Wilmington, and tho uncertainty A.
tsnd.nx tile collsol,on Of much Of ne M Az
| tessed many VI the members propose to do eyep
better tAn has been asked in tic petition Of tia
colorsd people. 1t in proposed that the Mate
refund 20 them the poll tax levied and paid by
'A'"A 'ot 0.eto Anu county pur lUSoe, which
amounts to about W, OO0
II this idea IL carried ont, the Wilmington col.
ored people VIII get much more than what they
expect were hos ior tie spareness Of the
population IN tue country the rame system
| would be Sopted there ~ IN the city and proba
| bly, some piAn may YET DO mAtnred by which tile
proposed system VI education for the colorsd
people tLrousnout the State may be equalized.
| Some have proposed short way to solve the
difficulty, by ni.kihY All appropriation from the
State in buK OF Say t6OOO or more to the 'DelA.
ware Association Tor the Moral Improvement
and Education OF the coloped people, and to be
by them expended ~ they are now doing with
tile limited amount at their hands, and with such
gratifying results.
The committee have had but two regular meet
ings upon the subject yet, but will now meet
every day or two until something Of tangible
character will be agreed upon embracing in some
shape the crude outline we have endeHvored 10
give. SH,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
THE ELECTIONS TO THE SENATE,

Ihe results OF the Senatorial Elections have
shown the fact that If Politics has its prizes it
also has It's surprises. and further that the peo-
pie take very real interest in tie contests for
the elevated positions referred to- The public
reaiiz's the importance OF having the Senator
ships h'led by tile best men in the Republic, and
the elections OF the last few weeks have beeu
watched with an interest only second to that
shown III Presidential contests. THIS has not
been confined to the States immediately con-
cerhed, but has been felt in remote sections
The Michigan Election was almost as much dis
cussed here ~ at home, willis the Pennsylvania
contest was felt along the whole Atlantic coast
The cloice OF Senator to succeed Mr.. Sumner
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
- The simplest Manner, of Euoalt
alag Representation.

" The Simplest NlAnner'' of Eqaali.
flag Representation.
After complimenting the members Of the
Legislature from this county. Ecey Eoening
says that:
g nearly or quite all arc anxious to
unite IN behalf OF some common and decided
policy in behalf of equal representation, Every
one OF them with whom we have convened
would prefer to attain this object by the sim
plest manner that IL by constitutional amend
ment establishing the desired system"
We quote this from our contemporary simply
to remark that "the simplest manner Of equal
izing representation is not by means of consti-
tnt'onsl amendment. On the contrary, that il
the roundabout and difficult method, which no
one who really desires equal representation
would propose, except AZ last resort. II
nothing else can be done, that plan might be
worth trying, though the chances are ten to one
against its producing the desired result The
reasons for this are that such an amendment
must have wo-thirds vote IN it's favor, in each
House, at this session Of the Legislature, and
tlree-fourths vote at the next session-in other
words, it must have six Senators, now, and sew
en- in 1877, out OF nne and fourteen Represen-
tatives, now, and sixteen in 1877, oat OF twenty
one. Such vote cannot be had, in the present
temper OF the Democratic party of Kent and Sus-
sex counties. To go to work with tho cxpccta-
ton OF getting it, and to Adopt this plan deiber-
ateiy as the :" simplest one, would throw fnrth-
or doubt ON the sincere desire of anybody con-
csrned in the move to elnalize representation,
at ALL
The direct, plain, and Constitutional method
is by simple act OF the Legislature This can
be passed at this session, can go into elrec. at
once, and tho increased number OF members
provided for will be chosen at the next regular
election. This is the simplest " way of accom-
plishins the result it is without n particle of
difficulty, If the Legislature really is in earnest
about the matter.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
Young ssrOwM's Insult to the House


DEMOCRATIC pENIrFNCE FOR nAyIS6 SUPPORTED
Thrown PRIVATELY AssAILED BY HIS FoLITI-
CAL FRIENDS.
1t IN now announced that no incident OF the
session las given the Democrats 70 much an
noyanco as the arragnme,,t before the Hon Q
OF John Young Brown. They are even more
distressed on account Of it than they were on
the day OF its occurrence. In private con-
versation his Democratic colleagues
have cenrured him without stint. II any minor
ity OF Democrats. respectable in number or in its
composition, had voted for the resolution of cen
sure, the Democratic Representative would not
have committed their party to the uport, no.
only of his personal attack upon BL;cr. but of
the falsehood and preyarication by which he ac-
complished his purpose OF uttering it. They
were in fear for while that the resolution OF.
fered by Mr.. Dawes would be passed, and ii ia
said that Nj. Beck advised Brown to resign, and
that Browns resignation was written and woulI
have been presented int House, if the resolu
ton OF expulsion had not been Withdrawn Gov.
Stephenson liz also credited with having told
Brown in the plaiuest terms that he
ought to rse i'll his pllce and retiact the Ian.
gnape that he had used and beg the pardon Of
the House, but Brown would not Weld to .nv
entreates from his associates, and II they really
entertAintd the sentiments they now profess Il
In surprising they did not have the manliness 10
vote III accordance with them when they lad An
opportunity. In the face OF the record their
private disclaimers after the fact will be OF little
service to them,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
+" Docking Horses >,

To n.e Editor Of he Commercial:
This is All operation Of great torture to the
horse. 1t weskens his back for the rest of his
life, and none but very wicked man would do
it or have it done. One who has seen the oper
alton thus describes it : The horse il fastened
in tho stocks. In the operation OF cutting the
tail, the nerve that runs along the back il sever
cd, and when the knife reaches that sensitive
part the poor horse screams out in the greatest
agony but the cruel stocks and still more cruel
man hold HIM fast Tor more pain. The long hair
OF the tsil ID drawn over the horrible gssh, tied
With rope and drawn up over pully to the end
OF which is fastened heavy brick in order to
keep The tail in horizontal position. ahen
comes more torture ; with q sharp khife, the
under pact Of the tail is scored u the bone m
three OF four places, tile last time very near the
body OF the horse, 20 A. to cut the thick cord
that holds the tail down. The suffering animal
ID kept thus fastened for three weeks until lie
last made gashes heal What is left Of tile poor
Tall swells to al enormous size, and il full OF
pain, but the heavy weight attached to the pul.
ly still keeps the cut spart.
Let there be no more "Knobby Grays' who
can mo tail unfold" to brush away tho flies
Besides, the tail serves ~ = ruddsr % guide the
horse IN turning corners. Let all who read this
think Oh it well, exposing the wickedness when
ever found. and abolish this bArbArors Gust ON
a. soon AS possible. MANAGER g. r.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
Rev. Dr. COIeinnn,s IDeei,na,,On

Rev. Leighton Coleman, d. d., of Toledo,
ONO has declined the Epircopal Bipholric OF
the new Diocese of Fond du Lac, to which he
was recently elected. In his letter hu SAYS IL
ID not therefore became am doubtful of the
extent and promise OF this truly attractive field
that decline the call nor is it that place
low estiinste upon the sacred dignity and
worth Of the high Office which your Council ten
dered me. The circumstances attending nv
unanimous election have seemed to NC at tunes
HIS almost compelling M acluiescence with the
result thus attained, despite my sincere
msgivings IA to the ftuess OF the cholce.
But after the most painstaking and conscl-
entious consideration OF the whole sub
ject, (adod, too, rs have been, by the payers
AMI counsel of many OF the faithfully / lave
been led to the conclusion that the claims of my
parish are at present paramount to any other
claims. After very mature reelection, left
parish to which / was strongly attached, in
Pennsylvania and removed hitLer in May last
The whole course OF events since has confirmed
me in the belief that WAS pi ovidentially led to
this CHANGE My ministry here has been, it IL
true but barely begun, yet such has been the
hearty co-operation OF my dear people, and such
is Their readiness TO carry out III the immediate
future some projected plans OF church work
IN THIS very important centre, that /
have felt constrained to heed the earnest and
anectl nate protests both formal and Informal
which have been made by the yestry and con-
gregation at large against leaving them at this
Junctnre. My duty seems to be to remain here
and fnbll What | might term the contrac' into
which We entered in good faith so recently
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
IncreaseA eecprevea1aeion.

THE GATHERING AT DOVER wKDNEsDAY-sAM TOWN.
SEND IN THE CoNvgNrIoN-HH MAKES A FUSS
AND FEATHERS sPKkCH-No ACTION TAKEN.
SpeciDl Correspondence Of The Commercial
DOVER, Feb. 4.
Although no action WAS taken by either House
on the subject of Increased Representation. An
informal meeting WAS held in the hall of the
House Of Representatives after the adjourn
mont Of the House, which WAS attended by
quite q large number Of citizens, principally
pe.ch-growers from around Middletown, who
had come down in > special train to be
present 1t . conference with committee Of the
Legislature aud the Presidents OF the p. W. L
d Il. X aud the Delaware X. X Mr.. Pyle, Of
Wilmington, WAS called to the chair, and J.
Thomas Bndd, of Aiddletown. was chosen sec
Rotary. When the statement that this was q
meeting Of citizens Of New Castle county, saml
Townsend hoped that the members Of
the Legislature from Kent aud Sus-
sex would be allowed to remain.
Samuel then went on in the same old channel
Of profanity aud vulgaIity that always character
ize his speeches, and vented his spleen speci-
ally against Wilmington ~ being the very en-
bosiirnent OF every thing that was tyrauical aud
bad. The country districts OF New
Castle county was ground down into the ground
and tyranny. "For Gods sake, beg Of you
do not give any more power to Wilmington
said the eloquent Sam IS his countenAnce be-
came radiant and his voice re echoed through
the halls away out over tile green and down into
the cellars Of the Capital The usual topics Of
his old campaign speech, including plentiful
supply OF "nigger," civil rights, democracy,
State aid for railroads, and every conceivable
subject, not forgetting Grant aud Sheridan, were
all used up in quick succession, TO the
great amusement Of those present who seemed
70 enjoy it AZ il it were circus and Sam better
than clown. He first favored county division
and II that could not BIO got he wanted repre-
sentation by the District system.
Nathsnial Williams offered q resolution ~ the
sense OF the meeting, thst New Castle County
be allotted III Representatives. Of them TO be in
Wilmington, and Senators one Of whom is to
be in Wilmington.
Mr.. Townsend characterized tho resolution
~ damnalle measure, increasing the repre-
sentation OF Wilmington and paying no oousd
Grafton to the country.
William Dean spoke at considerable length in
opposition to the measure and favored Consti-
tuition Convention.
Mr.. Townsend offered substitute. which.
when modified, divides the county through the
three upper hundreds in one county, and the
seven lever hundreds In another county,
Mr. Dean offered substitute to call Consti-
tutional Convention, which was voted down. and
the resolution was adopted by vote Of TO 4
The meeting then adjourned with con yiction
that the whole thing was atupendous farce,
doing no other good thsn allowing Sam Town.
send An opportunity to let of the pent up walls
OF his wrath upon Wilmington for some imagi-
nary wrong.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
THE DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS.

The American people now begin to see VIVA,
they are doing in returning Democratic major.
ity to Congress. They were fatally reckless OF
the result at the time it was possible to put ALL
other face upon national politics. In the future
the lesson now being taught may result to the
general advantage, but just now we must bear
with what equsnimity we can summon the Of.
fects OF our lack OF courage in the last cam
paign. The state of things Of which there are
already significant indications i'll Congress has
not been reached without vigorous protest
on the part Of many citizens, but it was
protest without practical avail. For the present
We arc in for it, and the only hope is that the
humiliating lesson presently to be taught us NAV
bear good fruit, in other words that the action
OF the Democracy when in power may convince
the country that its only chance of safety is in
RELOCATING the charge Of public affairs to the
class OF men who by instinct and education are
qualified to govern. Such was the result IN the
Buchanan climacteric, and it il every way prob
able that the near future will repeat the story.
But in the meantime we are evidently to be
put to much modification. The Democrats do
not wait the arrival Of their majority at WASH
ngton to give the nation taste of their quality,
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o.nro, o. .,o., go ~. ~ anu II ','ey
o,n ., Laos, ,n,,as,a ,,,o ,u n"'. 'nei way 'hey
NV, ..ssn,, AL ;,,,,,a,a -. A"anH III inc
,,.,,, 800 IT, 1i,rss..e ''s."ess IN
Civil piah,, I'M no. noa,, -, ue''aV ','e
country To hsv. c.rr;a1 -, $50. 800 'lle
cr.ts wou,a have c,og,ed t,,o a.
until tho last dav NJ the as,.on ,,,,.
the MASSAGE Of ,hs annronr,,tion IAN, 1".n 49, !,
throviny tho credit q, the eorernma,, rn,. anu
f.t., cloud This unscrrru,on. n.na ,,aa ' a.. !"
pily circumyented but only through the nass.ao
OF /. new rule regulating the eopr.e ot ,ao;s,s
tive work, The Willingness was thero 10 49,
the operstion Of whole den.rtms,t. a, ,ho ,.1,i
erument and to deprive tbou.and. -, 80, so
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
Ed ucAtIOn,

WHAT The LEGISLATURE Is DoINa-AND WHAT IL
PROPOSED TO BE DoNE-PRoyIsIoN FOR THE COL
oEED PEoPLE-THE MARYLAND SCHOOL LAW To
De TAKEN As BAeIs.
Special Correspondence u The Commercial.
DovER, Feb. 8.
As the article rublishtda few days ago in the
COMMERCIAL gave full and complete account Of
the work OF which the delaware Association
for the Moral Improvement and Education Of
the Coorsd People" WAS doing for the colored
people in the way Of education, the question nat
urally arises, What will the present Legislature
Of Delaware do, not only for tile education OF the
colored people but for education in general" II
is well known that, for some time past the
Committee OH Education, Of which Mr.
Pyle is chairman, has been blocking out bill
based upon the main features Of the Maryland
School law. Though nothing definite has yet
been arrived at by the comm ttee IN the details
We understand that general tax levy, the same
~ other taxes are LEVIED. is favored, and that
this tax shall be sufficient to keep . school open
III each District not less than eight months in the
yeax The bill will also provlde for . county
superintendent in each county, who shall have
the general oversight OF all he ,ls visit each
school twice year, examine those niking appli-
cation to teach and issue certificates OF scholar
ship to such applicants. The Co n y superin-
{ n,lents, combined with probably he Governor
and other State office rs, are to form . State
Board of Education, which shall have the gem
zeal charge Of all The educational interests Of
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
Counting lhe Eiecaor.i Vote.

Tue Senate Committee on Privileges and Elec
tons had under consideration on Saturday the
twenty.second Joint vote in regard to the count
Jug OF the electoral vote. 1t was finally agreed to
ing new one. Instead Of the objection Of
either House being sufficient to reject the
electoral vote Of any state ~ provided by the
present rule, according to the new rule the con-
current action 81 both Houses shall be necessary
II there should be two sets Of electoral retmrns
from any state. tho Vice President must submit
both sets to the joint convention Of the two
Houses, and the objection Of either House shall
cause the rejection OF both sets OF
returns When objection is made TO
any electoral vote, and til, two
Houses retire to their respective chambers
Tor action on the question: instead Of voting
without any debate, az, according to the present
RUE, two hours debate shall be allowed, no one
speaker to occupy moro than ton minutes. md
after the expiration OF the time the majority
may close the debate and proceed to vote,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
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Bowers Giycs.jue
Turned Wood Boxes.
Nelson Gcatine
concentrated GlyUerne
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star Mills Paper,
Entering taper,
gueryes.,,, .,., french Mustard Plasters
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A,ao sugar c'mted Pills and t3raIulrN.
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FihntenA t'upsules
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nv ''ppe' I" the trade at the lowest msrke, rates
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-11
THE WATER D1PARrNINr INvEsrI0A.

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mr. burton Ut mr. nyos 70 ahA ms hame' Ok
ee'' IN Single Instance where enc OF Tue men
Was ap7eht aha Wheh ne reeurhe" ne oia moi
re'"se 10 coh'r'p"'e WIN 'ne remainder. " any
employee assumed 'hat 1no ho'u'"g OF hiS POSI-
''on aele"oeu upon Inc p'Ac'hs OF n's name
upon 'ho contt'oution hs', only SHOWS
Tie o'er-shrp'cious nature OF such employee
Anu = reach OF inc ima8iha1lon ior ~hieh there
was NOT 'ne ioss' snaoo~ Oh ~srrAh@ Nethei
Mr. nsoe nor Mf' burton haA any personal IN
'eiea' IN '.is matter: ihey no'" feceipts Whict
e'iuehce 'he payment OF 'he money coiiected u
the purpose ior ~hlch " was subscribed. Anc
a. shey were without personal interest," 1t is IAN
TO presume That they resorted TO no undue
means to Obtain SUBSCRIPTIONS to the fund, t.
which they ooigsted TO pay IKE amount will
the other attachees OF the department. NJ
part OF the evidence shows any arbitrary actor
on their part III competing the nnder-empioyeet
70 aihx the'f names 70 the paper nor yet does II
appear that any were more than asked 70 sign It
80 i"r as e"e dlscharSe OF one OF tue employees
III cohcerheu' We arc assured IL was upon purely
pefsoha' CONSCIENTIOUS winch WAS IN no wsy