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THE PUBLIC LANDS.
HENDRICKs AND HIS PLATFORM.

Speech of Thomas 4.
Hendricks on the
Northern Pacifc
Blu granting 81
900, 900 acres, in
tile United States
Senate, 1854.
The bill before the
Senate proposes to
encourage the con-
struction of a very
important railroad,
to connect the waters
of Lake Superior
with the waters of
the Pacific Ocean,
Everybody can see
at a glance that it is
a work of National
Importance. 4 = =
| do not think that
a work of such Ma
tional Importance
ought to be embar-
raised in its passage
through this body,
and through the
House of Represen-
tatives, &c. - Con-
gressional Globe, 1868
4, p. 3, 291.
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BATHING AND DRIVING

| have been along the Atlantic coast from
here to Maine and have no hesitation in
saying that the bathing cannot be excelled.
The surf is very iiue and the beach per-
fectly safe. When the tide is low there is
drive over ten miles. from Rehoboth inlet
to Cape lIenlopen, as level as a bowling
alley, and so hard that the marks of wheels
can scarcely be seen. | am frequently
asked, care there
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FOR THE CAMPAIGN,
so CENTS.
so CENTS.

THE Sioux are good Democrats; they
believe in "the reduction of the army"
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Tile Democratic Put
form on Railroad
Land Grants.
Reform is neces-
sary to put a stop to
the protligate waste
of public lands, and
their diversion from
actual settlers by the
party in power which
has squandered 200,-
600, 600 of acres upon
railroads alone, and
out of more than
thrice that aggre-
gate has disposed of
less than Il sixth d.
rectly to the tillers
of the soil.
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LETTER FROM REHOBOTH BEACH.
REHOBOTH BEACH,


| have been here since the eth of Julv
with an intermission Of five or six days,
and am able to speak of
THE WEATHER
during the heated term. There has not
been, during this period, an uncomfortable
day. | left Elkton last Wednesday. per
spring profusely, and as soon as | reached
here, was compelled to change my cloth
ing and put on something thick. ! note
what Tile Wig says of Thursday the Goth
Here the morning was warm, but about 10
O'Clock the wind came in from the ocean.
| attended business meeting in the after
noon, and dressing for it, | picked out the
heaviest clothing | had.
The experiment of a new hotel,
TIE BRIGHT HOUSE,
is a complete success under the manage
ment Of Mrs. Grubb of Wilmington. Its
rooms are kept well filled. While the
friends made by Mr.. Rider last year keep
the
SURF HOUSE
filled to its utmost capacity, and Mr. Tome,
who came down on Wednesday intending
to 90 to Riders, was compelled to 90 to
the Bright. The latter is the handsomest
hotel, but as long as the old Surf is kept
by Rider it will be filled. Twothirds of
the visitors are Marylanders, chiefly from
Baltimore and Frederick, the remainder
are gathered from distant parts of the
country-Louisiana, Nebraska. Indiana,
New York, and other States being repre-
scented.
BESIDES the Bright House, six OF eight
NEW COTTAGES
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ISNUITOS

at Rehohoth!" and my answer is always
yes-iust as at Cape May, Long Branch
and Atlantic City. Last year, you know,
the rain fell several times day for over
month; land wind blew all the time and
musquitos were certainly bad, but | have
seen them much worse at Atlantic City
with none Of these extraordinary causes.
This year no one has been troubled with
these pests.
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IN" lmproNein 'ntS consist of II TWO-STORY hnQ,
FRAME DIV ELLlNG, handsomely situated in kEf M
grove OF large oak trees, commanding an -X. Ia w!
trii>ive view of the North East River and Ches f
alr'he Bay as well "a, the surrounding country, good
Barn. with >ahlinS for cattle and horses Il pump OF
excellent Water, Apple Orchard and other fruit.
The location is very healthy. about half II mil. from
III" village, and quarter of mile from the Railroad
Station. Part of the land hats been laid of in town
lots.
Any one desiring Il pleasant Summer Residence on
moderate terms would do well to examine this property
TERMS OF SALE.-Thc decree of the Court requires
'ile pnrtlt>" money 10 he paid in three instamrnts
"he-liru Ia Cash on The day OF sale, oncthrd in Nine
months from the day of sale and onc-third in Eighteen
months from the day of sale the second and third in.
Stalinents I" bear interest from the dty of sale and
the payment thereof 10 he secured 10y the bonds or
note, oi til" purchaser, with surety he approved by
the Trustee. j n NcCIIJ nITGU
July -, lST6-ts Trn.t.o
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AMP MEETING


this year is not success | have thought
of going at length into the causes of this,
but, as in SO doing, | should preciptate a
contest not profitable perhaps, and GER
tainly not agreeable, with the clergymen
of the Wilmington Conference, | desist.
In marked contrast with the conduct of
these caviling preachers is the steady adj
herence of good Bishop Scott to Rehoboth.
The Bishop told me to-day that his desire
is to build cottage here next year. The
preachers can still control, to some extent,
the future of Rehoboth. Not in the mar
row manner they have heretofore attempt
ed, but by ceasing their carping, they may
encourage the camp meetings and the re-
ligious features of the enterprise. If they
continue their present course, Rehoboth
will become only Il sea side resort, minus
the religious feature; they might as well
attempt to turn back the pillows of the
Atlantic as seek to its growth. When,
by nursing their pique, they have made
Rehoboth as wicked as Cape May, when
bar-rooms and faro tables have become well
established, then these preachers will come
down i'll droves to preach against the
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have been here since the It'll Of July,
with an intermission OF five or six DAYS,
and am able to speak of
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235 ACRES, MORE OR LESS:

Z0J RCnCO, WUnC Uh lESS
one being the same tract conveyed said Nicholas f.
johnson by Annie II. Thomas administrative and
willow Of John C. Thomas, by deed dated the LIST day of
September 1860. and record among the Land Records
n Cecil county aforesaid, in Liber W H. R. No , folio
6b3 the other being the conveyed to said
Nicholas F. johnson 10y Hiram McCullough Trustee
y deed dated April 10Th, 1866 and recorded among the
Land Records aforesaid in lbcr II. r. T. No 8 folio
n"". excepting therennt one lot containing ) acres
heretofore sold to III. II. Mitchell and also excepting
three small lots. containing. in the aggregate acres
and 80 rerches, heretofore sold to David Short
TERMS-Ca.h the day of sale
The ELZToE BUILDING SOCIETY? Mo.tgagae
JOHN +. WILSON Attorney
July Ii, 1S76-ts s J. pRIcr Au,t
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THE BRIGHT HOUSE

Is complete success under the manage
ment of Mrs. Grub, of Wilmngton Its
rooms are kept well filled While the
friends made by Mr.. Rider last year keep
l,n
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Farm and Tract of Land.
100 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,

near North East. Cecil county, Md known as HOME
WOOD, Lately belonging To Russell Thomas deceased
,t,ttrl ittitt.
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Robert T. Lincoln authorizes the state
ment that he does not support Tilden for
! President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-03
GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH

WASHINGTON, May 2, 1874
COLONEL sTEINBxRGHR's MISSION TO THE IA
MOAN IsLANDs-THz OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
SENT TO THE HOUSE BIZ THE SECRETARY or
STATE.
The Secretary Of State to-day transmitted TO the
House response the resolution Of that body nqur.
ing the extent and character Of the power con-
erred by the United States upon A. D. Stenberger a.
Special Agent or Commissioner to the Samoan Navi-
gators Islands The documents voluminous, and
that Colonel Stenberger FIRST the Samoan
Islands 1873 in the capacity OF Special Agent OF
the United States government 10 make observations
and report upon the character and con-
diton OF the islands and their Inhabitants After some
months spent the islands he returned this country
aud made his report In December, 1874, he was
direct proceed the islands again In the capacity
OF special agent for the purpose Of presenting letter
from the President and number OF presents from this
government to the Taimua of Samoa He fulfilled his
mission made his report and rendered his resignation
special agent, which accepted. His
visit neither occasion had any diplo-
matte or political Significance, and he
not authorized or employed by the United States 10
form governments in Samoa, or TO pledge the United
States to sustain In any way, directly Indirectly,
any government that he might assist in forming The
United States Consul the only representative Of the
United States In the Samoan Islands
There ~ nothing tho document regarding recent
events in the Islands.
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This 10 nearly re1uesiou Of onshaR from lest years
tax, which six mills and ons-tenth.


rhis is nearly rs1uesion Or eus-haR from lest years.
sax, which was six mills and ons-tenth
rHE ArrosrioxnESr HILL
When the DILL reorganzing the Senate districts ana
for the rcapportionment OF the members OF Assembly
WAS reported back from the Senate Committee on
Cities without amendment and announced for third
reading. Mr. Jacobs moved 10 recomtnit with inst uc-
lions 10 strike out the enactng clause He said that
the bill dIstnctvely republican measure, drafted
with tho sole view OF iurthcring party interests The
minority members Of the committee had been ignored
ever since the Apportionment Committee formed.
the republican members OF Inc committee aided ~
sharp and scheming politicians, had divided up tho
state without so much as consulting democratic seaa
tors IN regard 10 their districts PASSING 20 erii
else tho bill rs IL Affected his own LEGALITY the Senator
said that the Second district n remar kape
pound Of bay ocean, town and country The Third
aud Fourth districts made solely partisan
and otherwise could not be explained excused
In conclusion Mr. Jacobs said that New York and
Brooklyn, which paid between them twohrds OF all
the taxes OF tho State. had right expect but had
not received fair play from those who made he appor
tonmcnt The effect Of the bill was such that II the
State went democratic hv 5000 II would be impossible
TO elect democratic Senator in Kings county. Mr.
Gerard said that under the apportonment reported
IL the bill s3 600 voters would far
the Senate districts Ia New York we're concerned This
being the justice OF giving New York instead
ofsix Senators would be conceded Mr.. Kennaday said
that II he mad been consulted BY the Airport onment
Committee in regard 10 the apportonmcnt OF Kings
county he thought he could have given them some
valuable information. Among other points ON which
he could have instructed them would have been that
regarding the republican sentiment OF Kings county
regard to the subject under consideration The vote
then taken Mr.. Jacobs motion strike tho
enacting clause. and the motion lost
In reply 10 o remark OF Mr. Jacobs, that the number
OF Liable for military duty from New York the
service OF the United States had been incorrectly
In 1854, Mr.. Wood;n said that the allusson unor
tunate Il recalled the riots which had occurred in
New York arising ont OF the democratic idea the
basis OF the draft which led 10 the The bill
finally passed BY a strict party vote.
The bill, M passed by the Senate came up imined-
ately after the Woodn bill had been disposed An
attempt made by Mr. Hogeooom at the start to have
the question Of giving Monroe county four members
voted the operation or the previous question,
robbng Broome ot His motion tor the previous
question was defeated by the close vote Of 20 yeas u
uuys
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JUDGMENTS ANNOUNCED DY THE COURT or CON-
MIssIoNxRS

JUDGMENTS ANNOUNCED BY THE couRT OF CON-
MIssIoNxRs.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 2 1874
The Court OF Commissioners Of Alabama Claims met
to-day pursuant adjournment All the Judges were
present, and the following judgments announced
by Judge Wells, who presided
Case 20s-wiliiam II. Haskins FAIR Haven, Ill, for
loss OF personal Effects expenses &c, BY the destruc
ton OF the louisiana by the Shenandoah, July H.
1865; dismissed Case 74'-Joseph Brooks San Fran
CISCO loss OF merchandise the same vessel dts
missed. Case po5--Aibert H. Bassctt Chariestown
Mass, for loss OF merchandise &c. the same; dis
missed Case 1.l74-Joshua T. Snow, Acushnst, Mass,
for loss OF personal effects, &c, the same; dis
missed. Case l,0Ss--Edward Habcch, Boston, Mass,
Tor loss Of vesss cargo and freight by the destruction
OF the Parker Cook by tho Alabama, November 90
1861; dismissed
Ia s3s Eliza A. Pike, administrative, &c,
Ncwburypcr;, Mass No 737, Samuel stevens ., al,
New York; and No 715 Samuel Stevens Ct ai for loss
Of The Martaban, freight personal effects, &c, de-
sroyed BIZ the Alabama December -. 1853, the judg-
and opinion OF the Court announced by Judge
Kayucr Judges Porter and Jewell urring. and the
presiding Judge Wells and Judge Baldwin dissenting
This embraced questions OF great Importance to
al. Shipping interests. The Martaban was trans.
fcrred TO the British dag under mortgage really
cover from capture. but Captain semmes. ncverthe-
less, burned the vessel The argued by
Charles u. Beaman, oil New York, and Frank W.
Hackct for the claimants, and by John A. j. Creswell
for The Un',cd States. The opinion Of Judge Rayner
denies tho validity OF the mortgage and takes the
cra ground that tho transfer forced b. the dangers
incident 10 tho reported Of the Alabama and
that, IN ac " was sham rcsorted 10 10 deceive Cap
tain Semmcs Of the Confederate cruiser.
The amounts awarded lollows:--Case 536
Eliza A. Pike. Administrative, Sc $4,000. including
She prlnaac due Captain Pike the master: case 49, TO
Samuel stevens. trustee $4,000; Eliza Pike, $l0000
LYDIA Rodgers, $40 900; John Atkinson. trustee,
s-a o00 40. 20 Samuel stevens trustee ~ 600
Eliza rikc, $1,000; Lydia Rodgers 81 900 and Jonn
Atkinson $4,000
The Court then took up the new cases, commencing
with case l..;s5, George u. Fairfield which sub
mtcd. also the following NO. !, l4ss Human
kasnnIc W. The United states; Ian, 1n0nins n.
lialsicat W. The United States; 1s6,, Francisco de
lreas Dss vs. The United states 15io. Daniel Higgins
The tDicd Stsse<: Ill, George Il. Bsrwclivs.
The United states. .ss4 Isaxcs wisc Tue United
States: l.s1,. lhsllp Sclioss W. The United States
i.jss Isabella Mo"dy vs. rue United state 1.Gis.
thares h. Hickey ". The United states; l,O59 Will
inin Williams ". The Cntc1 states 656 Frederick
n. Thompson W. The United states 1876. Thomas
sergcman ", rho United states. 49, Francisco
cargo The rnitcd states; 1.4ss. Frank Anderson
" The United siaies: Lass. Manuel = Antoine W
abe United sssssA
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RAPID TRANSIT.

No serious delay Is expected 70 result from the In
junction served upon the Elevated Railroad Company
last week. In reference TO the extension Of the track
over the Battery 10 South ferry. All the excavations
having already been made before tho order orbidding
digging, the company proceeded 10 set their founda
ton masonary and VIII, " the Injunction not made
pcrmansn az complete tho erection OF the track.
Trains ny the Harlem road announced 10 run
after tho 10th inst from Wiliamsbrdge, stopping AZ
Harlem and lorKvilc passing through the Fourth ave-
tunnel with locomotives Thirty second street.
whence horses will haul the 10 the Post Of
lice. Fare from Harlem, six cents.
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There are some who will not believe this classfes-
ton IL correct one To thesc say, wait and
including Henry c. Murphy hold tho balance Of
power. Governor Tdcn has been protecting
punishment for their ring corruptous, because
they agreed In return 10 give him the Delegates from
Kings county. They have now reversed the situation
and "Billy" Fowler-the latter under ndictment-ars
not the kind Of to help the Governor out OF bis
present difficulty without the cspi
tai expended, or a price commensurate with the mag
nitude Of tho interests involved 10 clear from all
points OF that tho old politicians who assembled
Utica last week skiully and certainly got Gonfson
sammy In cbancery, and will remorseIessly hold him
there until they puvcrize him into his native nothing
ness
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The special committee OF Plymouth church which
has been investigating tho charges preferred by Mr. s.
'. White against Henry .. Bowen met last night 10
consider the evidence aud agree upon a report Tor
presentation TO the church. The entire evening was
spent tlumbng over verbatim reports OF testimony
aud discussing disputed points. The committee nDay
adjourned TO meet on Tuesday night next. without
~ any oonciuslvn.
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OPPOSITION TO RAPID TRANSIT.

poorly attended meeting Of Finn avenue property
owners was held last evening At Harvard Rooms,
Sixth and Forty second street, for the purpose
Of opposing the Gilbert Elevated Railroad In fsct.
from the tone Of the meeting il seemed that the pus
pose was TO oppose any rapid transit scheme whsch
should include Sixth avenue part Of the route. M
Edward A. Morriso who prcs,ded read NJ some length
his views a. what would be the injury 70 psopeFsy
holders BY the Of the proposed rad, md
dwcIt upon what he deemed legal oIjocttous 70 tho
plan. subscriptions, small ia amount were taken -
V epposs RAPID transit On sixth AvesuA
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DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS.

Last night meeting OF the Brooklyn Democratic
General Committee held, when considerable ~
feeling manifested regard the appointment o.
Archibald NJ. Bliss and William G. Kingsley a. dssenss9
10 the National Convention. Alter some discussion
resolutions dlsapprovIng the formers appointment
were lad on the table
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-03

The members OF the Young Mems Union Democratic
Club took possession OF their rooms, No. Union
square, last evening The walls OF the parlors were
hung with banners the most conspicuous being thas
presented 10 the organization by Ex-Governor Aoras0
scy fnour In 1865
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rOR SEYMOUR
i--James ". oakley. II
Queens.
5--.Iohn Kelly and VIM
X. Roberts. OF New York.
6-Samuel =. Cox and John
Fox. OF New York.
7-Aurust Belmont and
Oswald Ottendorrer. Of New
York.
D-william q. whitney aud
Frederick Snyths. Of New
York.
II--Augustns Seheli and
William u. wickhan,. VI Nov
York.
I2-George w. Davids and
Casper q. Childs. Jr.. Of
Westchestcr.
l4-Georgs NJ Bsebe. Of
Sullivan.
l5-willism y. Russell. Of
Ulster.
IFS. w. Russell. OF WASH
ington.
is-Srnith u. Weed, Of
Clinton, and Artemss X.
Waldo. Of Essex.
2O--.I ames khAnahan, Of
Montgomery, and samuel I.
kenedirt. Of schenectady.
22-Allen &. Beach, Of JEFF
ferson. and Dewitt q. West.
OF Lewis.
2:s-,Iamcs stevens and J.
X. Brown, OF Oneida.
24--Dcwitt &. Liltleiohn,
Of Oswego. and Christopher
A. Walrath, OF Madison.
2ti--Charles n. Ross. OF
Cnyugs, and George W. Guy
ler, OF Wayne.
To. IL. .aphnm. u
Yates, and 3. II. II animond.
OF Ontario.
.O-rrcderick Cook and
William Purcell. Of Monroe.
3i-H. l. Glowscki, Of Gen.
esec.
32-Albert +. Lauing and
Cyrenus Z. Torrance, OF
Erie.
33-CharIes \. Cary. OF
Cattxraugus. and William
Bookptaver. Of Chautzuqua.
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yoR TiLpgy.
At Large-Francis Herman.
of Oneida: William Dors.
heimer. Of Erie, Henry y.
Murphy, al kings: Abraham
>. Hewitt. OF New York.
l-Gilbsrt Z. Dean, Of
Richmond
2--Thomas Kiusella and
Roger A. Prior. VI kings.
3-William &. kiugsley
and James Z. Pierce, of
Kings.
4--John q. Jacobs and
Archibald ". Bliss, uf Kings.
S-Edw ard T.. Donneiiy
and Peter y. olney. OF New
York.
1O-Edward Cooper and
Manton Marble. or New York
l3-J. MAckin, ofDutchese
and Robert 4. Andrews. VI
Columbia.
I4--DAnisl B. 81 John. q
Orange.
i5-John A. Griswold. a
Greene.
l6-Daniei Manning and
Rufus W. Pcckhsm. Of A.
bsny.
III. Russell Parsons. Of
Re nsselaer.
lo-Daniel Magone, Jr..
and William n. sawyer. u
1T. Lawrence.
2l--WiIliaIn Youmans, Of
Delaware. and Gilbert n.
Manning. OF Chensngo.
2J-Benton u. Jones, u
Cortland. and Alfred wilkin.
son. of Oncndnga.
:.s--SAmuel j.. Halliday, Of
Tompkins. and John >. Tsy-
ior. Of TiogR.
29-David y. Hill. Of Che
mung. aud Willisui u. Hug.
giles, OF sscubcn.
3i--w. ). Fsrwsll. Of NJ
agsra.
IotAl...>... "
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THE OPENING.

The Centennial Board OF Finance have issued the
following
INTERNATIONAL ExHfHiTfox
PHILADELPHIA. May 2, 1876.
The opening ceremonies OF the exhibition viii take
place on tho 10Th OF May.
Tue pubic Will be admitted 10 the ground Mt nino
O'Clock A. w., and at twelve O'Clock NJ the ceremonies
will take place, after which the buildings Will be thrown
open. a atty cent note or silver halt dollar gains adj
mance TO the grounds, and further required
the buildings After the 10th OF May the grounds
Will be open Al nine O'Clock A. NJ.
JOHN WELSH, President