Daily Republican., 1880-01-20
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Special Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN
DELAWARE Cry, Del, Jan. IS, 80.
The people Of our town have at las
begun to realize the necessity that some
thug must be done in regard to ths
numerous dogs that wander unrestrain.
ed through our streets. They realize
also that they are daily in danger ol
being bitten by some rabid dog, the tx
istence Of which they are not probably
aware of. II ia this dread apprehen-
sion that has awakened them frem
their lethargy, and makes them look
on all dogs, that roam at large without
muzzles, with suspicion. 1t has all
along been known that the fox hound
which gave Mr.. Alexander his death
wound, bit large number OF dogs in
our town, but their owners endsavored
TO suppress the fact, thinking possibly
they might escape the rabies and per.
sistently refused to do anything with
them.
This criminal neglect on their part
has aroused the whole town, and popu-
lar indignation has compelled the own
ers of these dogs to a. last yield to the
desire Of the public that they should
be put out of existence; and whether
they were to have the rabies or not, that
death would at least allay the fears OF
the excited and apprehensive psople.
began, and before night fall some
twelve or fourteen dogs-many OF them
very valuable ones--Rere killed, the
owners themselves in many instances
being the executioners. Tbs excite
ment bas become 80 intense, that pu D.
lie meeting will be held on tuesday ey-
ening to take some action 10 regard to
dogs running at large. AT this meet
ing majority of the people will decide
whether or not dogs will bs permitted
to run ut large. No doubt stringent
measures will be adopted, as the people
in the frame Of mind they ara now, will
submit to no trihing, ard Whatever
rules are adopted they will see to it
that they are rigidly enforced. This is
a, it should be. A human life Is of
more value than all the dogs in the
country.
The pastorate Of Rev. Mr.. Prics of
the NJ. Z. church, expires in March
next. During the three years he has
had charge of this flock, he has made
very many warm and admiriDg friends.
Although not fowery speaker, yet he
has always been Jealous in his minis
try, and an earnest aud effective work
er. There is nothing sensational about
him, and his sermons at all times bear
the impress of plain, practical common
sense. Very many have expressed
their regrets that he is compelled to
labor in another field. They would
keep him here II such thing we're
possible, but the rules are inexorable.
Wherever he may be called, or what
ever vineyard of the Lord he may la
Dor in, hs takes with him the best
wishes of his people here for his pros
perlty and happiness and success in
his mission. The Rev. Mr.. Willet, of
Middletown, conducted the services
and preached in the above church on
Thursday evening last, and am told
made favorable impression. Proba-
bly, he will take charge of this flock,
and it was with this object in view
that he was given an opportunity for
the people to hear him preach.
To-day We had bright, beautiful,
balmy weather, and az a consequence
the attendance at the different churches
was large. The services at the Epsco-
pal church were. as usual, both inter
estirg and. instructive. There is one
thing | especially admire about the
church, and that is the peo-
pie seem to give themselves up wholly
TO the guiance of the Holy Spirit
The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Phillips, is a
preacher ofno ordinary merit; he throws
his whole soul into the work before him
and is withal a lucid, pleasant and
agreeable speaker, one calculated to
win friends to work il unison with him.
This morning he preschei an able and
sermon from the 36th and
9th verses of Sth chapter of the gospel
according to St. Mark, and dwelt par
.icularly on the case of Alexander the
treat, who historians say wept be-
,ause there were no more worlds to
conquer.
The Rev. gentlemen differed with
.hese historians and showed that it
was the uncertainty ofthe salvation of
soul that caused him to
weep. Having conquered the world,
ne would have given that to know his
soul was safe. He also cited cases of ,
he wealthy, who would give all their
oossessions-probably made in some
employment-to secure
lealth, but all the wealth was as but
iross, if they lost their own souls in I
he attainment of it. may say, with i
'ut the slightest exaggeration, that the
inging this morning was superlatively
rood, the rich, sweet voice of the
oprano, Mrs. Ash, falling upon the ear \
With cadence that was really charm
ng. The to deum was so weird and d
;host-like, that l involuntarily shud- !
lsred.
Mr.. Edward Packard, as Admins q
rator, will sella lot OF land in this town
n Thursday next. This land is eligi- d
.ly situated, and would make excellent ii
uilding lots.
There was quite an excitement near v
hotel last evening. A large
rowd, mostly boys, gathered around a a
ouug man who had imbibed rather II
reely, and teased him to such an ex-
snt that he threatened to put load 2