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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23

Gen. Hunter, member of Congress for the
Eighth district, has made supplemental
statement to his constituents, and complains
OF the Terre Hsute Express, claiming that
the editorial comments of that paper upon
his first statement concerning his invest
ment in the Memphis, I'll Paso & Pacific
railroad did him great injustice.
But the EXPRESSES editorial review
of his second statement is more singing than
the first. though the editor admits there is a
mistiness and obscurity about the
transaction that is actually daziDg.
He find fault with the Express because it
represents the shares of stock ne received
as worth 500 each, whereas they were
quoted at So. Probably the proof of this
specification of the charge would give the
general greater satisfaction than the sub
sanitation of the specification that he was
equally culpable with the company in
an attempt at congressional corruption.
The general claims that the bill he drafted
was for the right OF way, and asceverates
that he did not know anything about "the
other bill'' until he saw the publication in
the Sun. He says the stock and bonds
given him were for services, and that neither
had any market value. The question that
will naturally arise in the cynical mind in
this view of the case is, would the able at
torDey devote his time and talent to SER
vice for which he was to receive no remu-
neration? The Sentinel can but concur in
the opinion of the Express, that there is a
mistiness about this transaction that can
not he disnalled
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23
From the lively nature of the debate upon

From the lively nature of the debate upon
the tax bill, as proposed by the committee
on ways and means of the House of Repre-
sentatives, it is extremely doubtful whether
the measure will ever become law. 1t was
said that special interests were regarded for
the most part in the construction of the
bill, but il can not DO denied that
the most vigorous attacks were made upon
the measure in behalf of special interests.
The champions of whisky, mainly from the
Ohio districts, were especially bitter against
the increased duty upon that article. argu-
ing that particular localities in the West were
now compelled to pay the greater part OF
the whole internal revenue. Clncln-
natl alone had contributed last year
to the government on whisky and tobacco
over 81, 900 900, which was more than the tax
of all New England for the same period.
The argument is hardly fair one, as these
taxes ultimately come out of the consumer,
and no Western community pays
more money on whisky and to-
bacco than its fair proportion. New
England consumes fair amount OF whisky
and tobacco, and unless Cincinnati liquors
and cigars are manufactured exclusively for
the homo market, that town has little to
complain of. The increase in the whisky
tax may be opposed on business
grounds or for political reasons, but
it can hardly be defeated on the
pretense that it is sectional measure. The
West does not contain all the whisky drink
ers aud tobacco chewers in the United
States. The proposal to increase the I'M
port duty on champagne was almost the
only point on which the House seemed to
harmonize. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, was
only anxious about spirits OF wine prepared
for use in the arts, which concoction be
wished sacredly preserved from duty, from
which circumstance it is to be inferred that
the article is used in some way or other IN
the manufacture of pig iron. One
suggestion made during the debate
Will set many people thinking. 1t
| is the offer OF Mr.. Dawes to vote for
the reimposition of the income tsA if Mr..
Ward would move its adoption as method
of securing the required increase Of revenue'
If great increase in the government ex-
peuses is to be made this productive
tax would certainly be the most popu-
lar one that could be imposed to
meet it. The chief objection to it is
its ipouisitive character, but that would
certainly be no objection in states with tax
system such as that in vogue in Indiana.
Taken all in all, it looks as if Mr.. Dawes's
bill was what Mr.. Chittenden, of New York,
described it-'sa comprehensive blunder.''
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23

TO pay large salaries and grant long vaca-
tons for the sake of good sermons. They
were willing, as in the case of Murray, to
see the pastor spend more time in
the woods in the pursuit Of game
than he did in parish calls, and more
skill in catching trout than in fishing for
souls, provided be wore a national noto-
riety. His fame seemed part of their own
glory. 1t is not too much to say
that such men as Talmage, Fulton,
and others of lesser note have been more
anxious to'sscure reputation in the eyes OF
the world tnan to do their ministerial work
well. In fact, to be popular minister
of late has been to lead a life
of luxury-to find happiness
in the exercise of the intellectual faculties
during the winter; to spend the summer in
careless vacations, and to be petted at all
times. 1t is no wohder that profession
so full of prizes should have lured
into il some men only eager
for the winning OF prizes. Old standards oil
excellence were forgotten. Old idols were
set aside. Patient merit and conscientious
work were set in the back ground. AS Mr.
Beecher was the chief among the pop.
ular preachers, it is likely, as we have said
that the cloud which has come over him
will shadow the whole class. The public
has been startled 10 the conviction
that great talents are not the
first requisite for pastor
seeing how the greatest may fail when un
supported by prudence, good sense anG
purity. The Sentinel is by no means
DESTROYS to become the apostle O
mediocrity, but it is firmly con
WINGED that the era has com,
when unpretentious piety is about to as
sumo the foremost place again, and wher
brilliant talents, unless based upon solit
religious character, will excite suspicion
rather than admiration in the pulpit
Adirondack Murray found it impossible t
maintain the character of a sportsman
and clergyman at the same time
and the reaction which induced his PEG
pie to refuse to rest content with
ministry which merely gratifed their intel
lectual tastes will probably spread through
out the country. Aesthetic preaching
with its high salaries, long vacations, an
lax theology has had its day, and the re
ligion of heart, soul and firm conviction
will soon assume its proper sphere
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23
All Others.
Democratic

Now, while it may be granted that some OF
the Northern states named above will fail TO
go democratic in 1S76-although such fail
ure is improbable in. the event OF Grant
again becoming a candidate-yet here is a
clear majority, unless the presi-
dent can override the popular will
in such states as Tennessee, Kentucky,
Maryland, Missouri, Virginia and Georgia.
wedon't know how the Richmond Enquirer
feels in regard TO t power of any one
man to accomplish such result. or
the Willingness of any great part of the
American people to support him in such an
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23
Ulas SemtfmsI.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY %.

bill legalizing the dissection OF human
bodies for scientific and anatomical pur-
noses. passed the House Friday. 1t pyo-
vides that those who die and are not claimed
by their friends within "a hours after death,
shall be given in charge of any hos
pital or medical college that may apply
for the corpses II such institution located
In the city or county where the death &C
ours. The bill makes it misjemeanor TO
take such body out of the state,
and provides further, that when
a BODY has been dissscted the re-
mains shall be inferred in some cemetery at
the expense of the experimentors. After
body has been buried heavy penalty at
taches to the act of scientific resurrection,
however.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23

Setting aside the question of Henry Ward
Beecher's guilt or innocence, there can
be but little doubt as to the imprudence OF
his conduct and his folly in the choice of his
associates. 1t is now pretty clear that
one of the indirect results of the
scandal will be the reaction against the
class of preachers of which he has been so
long the chief representative. For years
there has been strong tendency
among churches to secure brilliant,
witty and eloquent psstors-men of
repute in the world OF letters, whose
sermons might do credit to the rostrum,
and whose elocution would adorn the stage.
Sobriety and strength of character, unillu-
mined by the fire of genius, have long been
ciisregarded. Unostentatious piety has been
left to seek d field for its achievements
in poor country churches, and goodness when
linked to ordinary dizziness has been at a sad
discount. OF course there were in the miu-
istry not few men who were not merely
learned and eloquent, but fervently
pious, and these men naturally found
their places in large city congregations. The
rich vineyards were the most appro-
pirate fields for the strongest husband
men. But in their anxiety to get brilliant
and fascinating preachers, churches seemed
to forget that there were qualities more
important for the ministry than good
voice, graceful action and poetic diction.
If they secured these they were not over
anxious to inquire whether their pas
tor was self-sacrihcing, earnest, and of
uublemished character. They were willing
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23

attempt, bat the Sentinel hasn't the slight
est apprehension in regard to the matter.
it has full faith in tie nation, and
1t can only say of the PEOPLE of
virginia that should they submit for an
instant to usurpation then they are un-
worthy of the Iibsrty which Washington
and his ASSOCIATES did so much to win. The
people ofthe Northern states abide by the
ballot, but they are not afraid to take To the
bayonet in defense of their rights.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23

The political complexion of what are
classed as Southern states is still more de.
cidedly against the administration:
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
Longwood Yearly Meeting.

INTERESTING Observation-Disclosures AND DISCUS
sIoNs BY LEADING THINKERS AND PRoaREss1sTs.
The Progressive Friends held their yearly
meeting at Longwood, on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of last week. Chas. G. Ames, OF Ger
mantown, acted as Clerk, and Sydney Pierce Cur
tis as Assistant. set of rules was adopted on
the first day, limiting the heretofore unrestricted
discussions, and giving but ten minutes to each
speaker, at any one time.
The subjects discussed were, in general. the
Claims of Woman, Temperance, Health, and Re
ligion. Among those present, who took part in
the proceedings were Rev. Jas. Freeman Clarke,
of Boston, who arrived on Friday morning. Rev.
Chas. D. Ames, Oliver Johnson, Francis d.
Gage, Rev. Mr.. Harrison, j. Williams
Thorne. John G. Jackson, Mary I. Eastman,
Rev. Mr.. Pike, and others. On Friday morning
Rev. JAS Freeman Clarke spoke with great
beauty and feeling in testimony to
the character of Miss Susan Dimmock,
of Boston, most accomplished lady,
who after course of thorough study in
this country and Europe, was practicing medi-
inc in Boston, but, in a voyage to Europe, WAS
lost on the Schiller. In the afternoon of the
same day, Mr. Clark delivered an interesting
address on the theme "Christianity Is it be-
ginning or ending p which was followed by gen.
eral discussion.
In discussing the Health question Mrs. DR..
Head of this city spoke very acceptaDly, and to
the general pleasure of those present. Mrs
Pratt of Philadelphia, added decided dash OF
interest to the meeting.
There was a large attendance of persons from
this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
FIFTH EDITION.
The Fire, This Afternoon.

BURNING OF THE soRBEL HORSE HOTEL STA
BLEs-sEyERAL OTHER BUILDINGS FIRED-THE
FLAMES UNDER CONTROL
Shortly after 2 o'clock, this afternoon, fire
was discovered in the stables connected with,
and in the rear of, the Sorrel Horse Hotel, 104
W. Front st., occupied by Henry Bradley. The
building was two story frame the upper story
being filled with hay in which it is supposed q
passing engine deposited spark which WAS
famed into a flame by the wind, which was blow
ing freshly from the West.
The fire burned very rapidly, and communities
ted to the building, which WAS soon in flames.
The fire companies, however, we're quickly on
the spot and confined the flames to the one
building, but the wind bore the flying embers to
adjoining roofs and for a time serious confiR-
grafton was threatened. At one time Haughey
4 Ferrys roof, In Front street East
of Market the roof OF Grubb's He
tel at Front and Market the roofssof Bucking-
ham q Co.'s store, at Front and Orange, and the
roofs of several other buildings were burning,
but direction of portion Of the streams from.
the engines soon suppressed the lire In these
places and averted any serious disaster.
The furniture and contents were all removed
from the adjoining buildings, andin some IN
stances was pretty badly broken. The build
ings were also saturated with water and some
what damaged in this way. AL the horses, If
any were in the stable at the time we're gotten
out in safety .--.-.. ~ -=5. .4f
Tho entire loss will probably not exceed $2,..
900. The building in which the fire originated
was the only one seriously damaged. 1t is . total
loss
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
Philadelphia Topics.

The schuylkill Navy Regatta will take place
Oh Wednesday.
improvements are stopped at present in the
Park for want Of funds.
Sugar house molasses has reached % cents,
an unprecedently low low figure.
About $4,000, 900 worth of carpets were
manufactured in the city last year.
Tho Netlerland sails for Antwerp this morn
ing She has 18 cabin and 147 steerage passen-
gers.
The impertinenty asks How many
graduates OF the School of Design can 'draw' q
chicken?
-$4l, 823, 600 is the amount of cash on depos-
1t with the national banks, and about $40, ,JOO,0
in savings and other institutions.
Mrs. Annie Lewis was badly burned "while
getting her husbands supper And yet wives
will continue to endanger their: lives by prepar-
ing supper for their husbands
Clement M. Biddle, well known philan-
thropst, has established large bath house at
Nos. 709 and I'll Cherry street, where poor peo'
pie will be provided with free baths.
The exports of corn from Philadelphia dur
ing the five months ending on the lst INST.
amounted to 243S, 9s3 bushels--an increase Oh
l 1,406, 541 bushels compared with the same .per'
od last year.
The City Troop has resolved to go to Bun
ker Hill. 1t will muster probably hfty men. Inc
organization ante-dates the Battle OF Bunker
Hill several months. Sergeants Morris and Lew
ID went on to Boston, last Wednesday, ana 30
cured quarters, horses, &c.
Between 15O and 200 workmen are at pres
ent engaged upon the new Post Office bnlldlnt
at Ninth and Chestnut streets. About one-ial
of the area walls on the Ninth and Chestnu
streets fronts have been completed, and th'
work of laying the large granite blocks for TN
foundation OF the building will shortly be com
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
Tho Eastern Shore If. II.

MEETING OF THE FIRST MORTGAGE BoNDHoLDERs
-REPoRT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
ROAD.
On Wednesday of last week n meeting OF the
first mortgage bondholders of the Eastern Shore
II. r. (Del. r. Il. extension) was held at Phila-
delphia. Hon. George Il. Dennis submitted a
report of the finances and condition OF the road,
showing the total amount of revenue since De-
cember /, 1863 to April 80, 1875, to have been
Si43 ,9O5.27; operating expenses, $500, 779.4 as !;
balance, S143, 125.S9. Debts were paid, leaving a
balance of $6,Sl620. The receipts last year
were $2i, ,5936l less than the previous yenr,
which was occasioned by loss of through freight
from Norfolk and the failure of the fruit crop.
The prospects this year are better. During the
last ten days over three hundred car loads of
Strawberries passed over the road, and fine
peach business is anticipated.
About :31, ,923.29 have been paid in the last
five years for the uAe Of cars, and the report
recommended the purchase of cars for the road
1851 81 are due on the floating debt OF the
company which has been arranged by notes
payable in 1876 and 1877. There is another
amount of 81, 1874 outstanding 100000 due
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railway Company and s2l6,000 overdue coupons
OH $400, 600 first mortgage bonds up to January
/, 1875. Tho report WAS approved, and COM
mittee was appointed to purchase forty addition
al cars for the road.
The completion of the Atlantic Hotel on the
Worcester Beach, and the opening of through
route between it and Baltimore via the Eastern
Shore Steamboat Co., are expected to greatly
build up the passenger travel over the road
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
Delaware College.
BEGINNING OF THE COMMENCEMENT ExERcIsEs--
THE NEW BEATS IN THE oRAToRY. t r
Special o the Commercial.

BEaINNINa OF THE COMMENCEMENT ExERcIsEs-
THE NEW BEATS IN THE oRAToRY. o.
Special o the Commercial.
NEWARK June IA.
The commencement e1ercit OF Delaware
College were opened, last evening, with the
baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Mr.. Sheppard.
The discourse was delivered in the College ora
tory, which was filed to repletion by an apprecis-
tive audience. The churches in the town were
generally closed, and the congregations, with the
resident ministers, with one exception, repaired
to the college. iaT-J II
The exercises began with the singing OF 8
hymn by an united choir under the leadership
of Harry Zimmerman, after which Rev. j. L..
Vallandingham read selection of scripture, and
Rev. Alfred II. Dashiell offered up prayer.
MIR. Sheppard then began his address, taking bis
text at the 32nd verse Of the 18th chapter OF the
2nd Samuel And the King said unto OushI,
Is the young man Absalom safeY 7" The sermon
occupied an hour in its delivery and was listened
to with the greatest attention. Rev. Geo. y.
Porter gave out the closing hymn, and the bene-
diotion WAS pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Sheppard.
President Purnell respectfully invited those
present to attend this evening, when the exer-
cises will be continued with declamations, read
ings DC.
The oratory in its palmiest days did not look
better than on last evening. The new seats had
been placed in the hall, and the chandeliers shed
a brilliant light upon the newly whitened walls.
The wisdom in the liberality with which the i'm
provements have been made was fully attested
last evening,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
FOURTH EDITION.
The Beecher Trial.

NEW REvELAr1oN-sHoRT PAUSE IN MIR. BEACH 8
ARGUMENT.
NEW York, June IA.
In the Brooklyn court room this morning
Mr.. Beach called attention to a publication IN
the Herald, this morning, and before making
application or suggestion to the Court as to the
course to be taken in regard to the matter ne
wished to consult with his associates In regard
to the subject, and after the recess, before he
began to speak, he would take whatever steps
might be necessary in the matter and then con-
tinue his summing up.
IThe publication referred to above is state
ment that the reporters of the Herald bave found
a druggist, named Legs, who, on May 18th, 1871,
sold Mr.. Beecher an ounce Of Prussic Acid,
and also two upholsterers, who were
at work laying carpets in Tiltons house, in Oc-
tober, 1869, and who say that they saw Beecher
and Mrs Tilton substantially in the criminal act,
under circumstances 30 gross that no other ex-
PLANTATION was possible. The poison statement
is regarded as conclusiyely showing the truth
of Mr.. and Mrs. Moultons testimony that Beech
er said he had poison and would commit suicide,
if his crime was found out
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
The O,NeiII Shooting.

COMPLAINT ENTERED AGAINST OFFICER oNEILL BY
A GRAND JURoR-HEARINe BEFORE ESQ HAdANr,
TOMORROW.
This morning, John W. Hawkins, one OF the
Grand Jury, appeared before Esq, Hagany,
and made complaint against police Ser
geant oNeill, for causing the death of sallie
Doyle, by shooting, on Thursday last. war
rant for the arrest of o'Neill was thereupon is
sued by the Justice, to be placed in the hands
of Constable Woodward, and hearing appoint
ed at o'clock tomorrow evening
Mr.. Hawkins proceeds, in this matter, under
his duty as one of the Grand jury. He had not
this morning, been able to find and consult with
Mr.. Hodgson, the Deputy Attorney General, and
did not know whether that official would appear
to represent the State, at the hearing or not
but notice of the proceeding and hearing will be
sent to him, so that he may appear, il his duty
or inclination prompts.
Mayor Simms goes to Boston, to day. to help
celebrate the battle of Bunker Hill. 1t is not
known that he has taken any action, whatever,
in regard to Sergeant O'NielI remaining on the
force. The Chief of Police stated to repre-
sentative of the COMMERCIAL, this morning, that
O'Niell had not been "on duty" since the
shooting, but he said he was Ignorant why this
had been the case, and why ONiell had not
been, as usual, acting as Sergeant of the force.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
FIRST EDITION.
city Politics.

APPOINTMENT OF THE REPUBLICAN CITY COMMIT
A meeting was held at the Republican Head
quarters, on Saturday evening, and the Commit
tee appointed for the purpose the week previous
reported the following City Committee:
Chairman, Washington Hastings; Secretary,
Milton $. Shippers; Treasurer. Geo. W. Bush.
1st Ward, Thos. J. Bennett, J. Taylor Strond,
Il. X. Crawford, @. q. Carpenter, Chas. d.
Agness, Rufus Burrls.
End. Ward, George Mccall, William l.. Heal,
George Leach, Peter j. Babcock, II. McCrea, q.
u. Rollins.
3rd Ward, German d. Lincoln, John II Ora
ham, j. Winfield Scott, Wm. II. Clayton, Jacob
Backus.
4th Ward, John II. Davis, Alexander NJ.
Sparks, James s. Heal, James A. Anderson, Oil
yer II. Appleby, Edward Sharper.
9TH Ward, Benz. II. Bye, W. W. Simmons f.
E. Hoagland, J. p. Brown, John Diahay, $. l..
Nichols.
9th Ward, Peter B. Ayars, Goo. W. Bush Geo.
W. Todd, Seth I. Feaster, VIM. G. Rain, Edw.
Mcknight.
7th Ward, Philemma Chandler Robert Lee,
VIM. s. Bullock, James Dandy, Robert H. Jones,
Mathew Toney.
9Th Ward. q. D. Underwood, VIM. II. Baker,
James j. Reeve, John Runner, Edmund Provost,
Jas. M. Pusey.
9th Ward, Iba Ferris Jr., James Lind, Aaron
W. Shaw, BENZ. Mills, VIM. H. Furrough.
10th Ward, Edward Dougherty, Geo W. Lu-
kens, Danl. II. Stewart, Jacob Lamplugh, Philip
Plunkett.
In the list by Wards, the first person named il
the Vice President of the Committee for the
Ward.
Mr. Hastings declined to serve as Chairman,
on account of his other engagements, and sub,
sequently John II. Graham was elected Chair
man, temporarily, and authorized to call the
Committee together for organization. The Com
mittee will fill any vacancies that may arise.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-14
Penun. Editors, Excursion.

The annual excursion Of the Pennsylvania
editors will take place next week, from the 22nd
to the 25th, inclusive. The indefatigable Sec
rotary Of the association, Il. s. Menamin, ESQ,
OF Philadelphia, has been active in arranging the
details, and an unusually large number is ex-
pected to participate. The place of meeting
will be Bedford Springs, where the business
session, annual dinner &c, will take place, and
the excursionists will be taken to Cumberland,
Md and several other points of interest adja-
cent to the springs. Among the features OF the
affair will be the attendance Of Frank Ii. Tay-
lor, Esq, the art correspondent of the Graphic,
who, In addition to pictorial illustrations, pro-
poses furnishing detailed account OF the ex-
cursion for the journal with which he is con
uected