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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
Why Should Democrats Help
Malone to His PayT

The present session of the United States
Senate was called for the purpose of con-
sidering appointments made by President
Garfield at the beginning of his admins
tration. The Republicans having bought
vote, claimed that they should be
allowed to use it to help them reorganize
the committees of the Senate and, after
they had demonstrated that they had
secured the vote they had bought, they
We're very Indignant with the Democrats
Tor delaying public business by refus-
ing to allow them to go ahead Immediately
and organize the Senate to suit thom-
selves. After they had secured the num-
Der of votes necessary, one by purchase,
and one by the use of at least doubtful
power by the Vice President, the Demo
rrats offered no factious opposition to the
ompletion of the organization of the COM
uittees, though they could, by fllibuster-
ing, have delayed it almost indefinitely.
No sooner have the Republicans accom-
pished this object, however, than they
next seek to turn out all the present Off
GERS of the body and put their own men
in their places, one of said men being an
ex-rebel repudiator from Virginia, whose
nomination is a shameful acknowledg-
nent Of the base bribery by which they
obtained their disgraceful majority. Now
if they were in a hurry about transacting
public business they would, of course,
postpone this till the regular session, bu,
they are more eager for this now than for
anything else, and the appointments
may be delayed as long as any one
chooses for all they care, rather than
delay the rewarding of their friends and
the completion of the purchase of Malone
which is so glazing criminal conspiracy
TO bride a Senator that every mar
Engaged in it ought to be indicted. Al
there is no reason why the present officers
Of the Senate should be removed excep
that they are Democrats, and as the plac,
held by one Of them is part of the pric,
to be paid to Malone for his betrayal of hi,
trust We cannot see why any Democrat
as such, is bound to do one thing TOWARD
facilitating the change, nor why any
decent man outside the criminal con
spiracy of which Malone is the centr,
should be under any obligation of an,
sort to assist to his hands the price of hi
nfamy. If the Democrats cannot he'll
this they can at least refuse to have an,
hand in the business by refusing to d.
anything to help it along.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

Our Dover correspondence has already
announced the temperance of the lobby
which opposed the amendment Of the
Delaware Western bill to oppose the
further supplement to that company's
charter which is designed to give it au-
thority to build railroad down the State.
1t is, of course, too early to anticipate the
declarations they will make in opposition
to the scheme, but one is already sug-
gested in the Indebtedness of the author
ity to be granted by the proposed
amendment. How any one could reason
IDLY expect the definite description of
route in advance of any possible oppor-
tnnity for surveys, or even for prospect
ing, we do not understand, but then lack
Of reasonableness never seemed to be any
objection in the pretexts put forward by
these people, and they are not likely to
bother about it now.
Looking at the matter from local and
selfish standpoint we have far less in
t9rest in the pending measure than in
that over which there was go bitter fight
earlier in the session. Wilmington and
upper New Castle county have secured
the certainty of a new rival line already
and we have no doubt that the repre-
entatives from this county will vote to
extend similar opportunity to the re-
nainder of the State. If, however, the
representatives. of the other counties are
disposed to deprive their own constituents
Of such an opportunity it is not likely
that they will be besought by the people
oI this county to do otherwise as, they were
Turing the consideration of the former
bill. The new railroad will not be de-
prived of authority to build branch by
any action of our Legislature. The
Eastern Shore is open to them under the
provisions Of the free railroad law OF
Maryland, and it is an open secret that a
considerable number of the Baltimore &
lhio people would greatly prefer that
route, though the advocates of a route
through Delaware are at present more
potential. The only thing, then, for our
Legislature to decide is not whether a
branch road shall in time be built, but
whether it shall, when the me'comes, be
built in Delaware or Maryland.
We grant that the charter is not very
definite one, but it grants no authority
which is not fully granted to everybody
under the free railroad laws of many
states, and we have never yet heard tina
these laws have proven prejudicial Il
public interests or private rights. w,
cannot see any possible harm that cal
come from the passage of the pending bill
while its defeat will unquestionably pre-
vent the building of any new railroad
Town the State for fully two years, afte
which time it is not probable that tn,
people of the lower counties will permi
anybody to represent them at Dover VIII
opposes all public improvements AM
seeks to establish monopoly in tn
carrying trade of this peninsula. Unles
we greatly mistake the drift of publ
opinion this is the last monopoly Legisia
ture We shall have in Delaware.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
MURDER IN ICUOM1C.
A Young Peninsula Farmer, Snubbed
by Pretty Girl, Kills Her
brother.

Various kilograms from Accomac Court
House, Accomac county, Virginia, report
the murder on Monday night week of
William Northam by Solomon j. Byrd, at
country dance near Massongs, that
county. After the murder Byrd fled to
Cristield, Somerset county, Maryland and
took the steamer Helen for Baltimore.
One account says that Northam, after
paying marked attention to Byrd's sister,
who was the belle of the ball, spoke in
extravagant praise of her beauty. Byrd
overheard his remarks, and told him they
were impertinent and must cease. They
separated at the time, but met again in
the woods hard by, where Byrd stabbed
Northam to the heart.
Another and later account says that
Byrd, young man of 20 years, was
snubbed by Miss Mary Northam at the
ball, that he followed her from the place,
insulted her as she leaned on the arm OF
her brother, mere lad, and when the
latter interfered, stabbed him with a
knife. NOrtham fled and his body was
found next morning lying in a pool Of
| blood about 30 yards from the road in the
woods, and near the place of the stabbing
A small pocket knife was lying by hi.
side half opened. An examination by
DIR. John W. Bowdoin revealed wound
near the nipple about three inches long
evidently made by a two-edged knife, and
penetrating to depth of four inches
probably striking the heart.
The jury rendered the following yer
dict "That Thomas Northam came to his
death from wound inflicted by knife
in the hands of solomon Byrd
The Baltimore Sun says that Byrd
arrived in Baltimore on Wednesday. The
officers OF the Heim were unaware thai
Byrd had committed any crime, and con
sequcntly, though he made no secret o.
his identity, no attempt was made tC
ayprehend him,
The clerk of the Hei,n says that whei
Byrd purchased his ticket he asked fol
his name. Byrd replied, "Solomon j.,
evidently surprising his last name wa.
known. 81. what ," asked the clerk
Byrd was the reply edo you nevei
have any birds aboard :" "Oh, yes, bu
no jaybirds.' Byrd colored up and walked
away. lie did not sleep at all during til,
night, and As soon as the boat reached
Baltimore went ashore
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

1t has been currently reported that
Senator Bayard had written letter to
the Legislature in opposition to the pro-
posed local option law. We expressed
our belief that the report was mistake
and have since received the letter from a
gentleman who had copy of it which
confirms our belief that Mr.. Bayard had
not written to the Legislature. The letter
is personal one declining to write to tht
Legislature and expressing views concern
ing temperance legislation which W,
regard as not only sound but in tn,
interests Of real temperance.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

In the .SeaUanhaka trial in New York
yesterday it came out that seven out of
twenty of the boats life preservers were
useless. This suggests question of the
efficacy of those laws which require that
vessels shall be provided with so many
life preservers, and hotels, schools and
like buildings with FIRE escape ladders
for every room. 1t is just possible that
an observance of the mere letter of the
law may lull to security from which pas
sengers and inmates may be rudely
awakened in the hour OF present danger.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
THE ATTORNEY,GENERiL.
He Expects 10 Remain In the Cabi.
net, but Declines to Talk About
Alleged Differences with the
President.

WAsHlSGToS, March 29.-Attorney-
General MacVeagh is at his office this
morning attending to business as usual.
When the current report that lie was
inclined to resign his office was mentioned
he said he did not anticipate leaving the
Cabinet.
He declined to talk when interrogated
as to past differences of opinion as to the
wisdom of Chambers appointment, and
intimated that, whatever objection he
might have had to any of the President Is
appointments, such objection had not
been sufficiently strong at any time to
warrant his retirement from the depart
ment of justice.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

The Smyrna Tines opposition to any
increase in New Castle county's repre-
scntation in the Senate differs practically
but little from opposing any increase
whatever. What we want is that a man
in New Castle county shall count for as
much as one in Kent or Sussex, and that
We intend having before this movement
stops.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

An idiot turned up in Chicago, claiming
to be the Holy Ghost and the successor OF
Jesus Christ. He has tasted IS days,
drinking only water, and he says he
means to live on faith until Easter.
Without wishing to impeach the omni-
presence of the Almighty, we submit that
the third person of the Godhead could
hardly be more out of place than in
Chicago.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
As an Exhibition

of the intrinsic worth of st. Jacobs Oil, we
think the case referred to, that of Mrs. o.
w. Hubbard of this town, cuoed of
sciatic rheumatism of long standing by
the oil, is certainly striking, and beyond
all doubt, conclusive as to its efficacy The
remedy has our Endorsement. Sparta
(Wis.) Herald.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
Funeral of John Il. Crow

The funeral of Mr.. John T. Grow, late
managing editor of the Baltimore Sun,
took place Saturday afternoon, from his
late residence, No. 20l West Hoffman
street, Baltimore, and was attended bv
many prominent business men and repre-
sentatives of the press.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

Senate met at 3 p. m.
Bills to incorporate the Academy oil
Visitation and to amend chapter So,
Revised Code, were read second time and
referred.
resolution fixing the hours for future
meetings at 9 a. m. and p. m. was
adopted.
Mr.. Harrington moved that the bill for
the suppression of intemperance be taken
up.
Mr.. McWhorter moved to amend by
making it the special order for tomorrow
morning. Agreed to.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
CONGRESS.


IN the Senate, Mr.. Voorhees, again submit
tude OF the national banks, and MIR Morrill,
raised the point of order against il, After
an argument by Mr. Voorhees,, who cited IRE.
cedents TO show that the resolution was in
order, MIR. morrill, Withdrew his objection
Tue resolution then went over Mr.
Dawes offered Il resolution for
the election of II Secretary,
Executive clerk and Chaplain. and also one
nominating the candidates chosen at the
liepubhcan caucus on Tuesday Afternoon
Mr. Pendletun Directing. the resolution
was laid over, and the Senate, after M
executive session, adjourned.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31
CURRENT LITERITTRE.

Mr.. Nelson in the INTERNATIONAL for April
PUSHES warmly to the defense Of Mr.. Schurz
most pleasant pendant to the dinner ten
dered the ex-secretary.
Mr.. myrick would have length of terms of
imprisonment more dependable upon the
behavior OF the conyicts while undergoing
them. He looks largely to steady labor az a
factor in their reformation and thinks its
profits beyond those necessary for expenses
should accrue to them. He also believes in
the English System of marks and grades
From last falls Nihilist trials thrilling
Developments are given.
DR.. Gushing reviews existing statutes
against medical quacks. Under the present
regime he insists that Massachusetts, Boston
especially, is their paradise
complete edition Of Lieher gives occasion
TO lengthy review of his character, political
doctrines and military teachings. Tie latter
were very main reliance in our civil war.
The number concludes Edwin Arnold
"Iliad Of India" worthy successor to the
"I.ight of Asia"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

Rachel Skiles was found dead in bed
at Coatesville Sunday morning from heart
disease
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

Rev. w. c. Robinson, well known in
this city, was removed by the last
conference from Chester to Lancaster,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

In the Senate, Mr.. Dawes called up his
resolution for the election of Secretary and
other olticerf. and MIR. Davis, of Illinois,
explained that hc would vote for the rcsoltl,
ton because it was the voice Of majority.
Mr. Pendleton opposed the pressing of liz
rtsolltloh as present, and Messrs Beck and
other Democrats twittcd the RepnLlicnna wifi
their acceptance of Hancock Electors and
Confederate brigadiers "who had never
repented and Mr.. Brown of Gcorgia.
declared that the Democrats were Willing 10
tight the resolution until June. or even Deeen-
ber next Mr., lloar asserted that this decla-
ration contained the very essence of revolu-
ton ana treason. After the failure of sew
eral motions to adjourn and TO 20 into execn-
i've session, the Senate finally on motion of
undecided.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

New York il evidently to be explored to its
uttermost recess. An enterprising writer in
scRIBsER for April gives its ''Attics and
House-topa." On the latter, the janitors of
buildings like the Equitable and Western
Union possess little cottages in peace, COM
fort and tranquility most envable Views,
breezes pure air and modern conveniences
are theirs dd libititn.
Mr.. Burds paper upon marine Forms" il
sharp incentive to further study thereon
Rishop Doane gives powerful impression of
Father Hyacinthes oratorical force and sin
cerity Of soul.
'Mr. Barrow points delightful future of
the Utopia, established upon his father !
plantation in Georgia. A charming paper
gives the aspects of the Upper Hudson, .
which are in striking contrast i'll solitude and
wildness to the banks lower down.
Mr.. Atkinson shows the worth of early
manual mechanical training. He would graft
1t upon the public school System.
Kilsuea of the Sandwich Islands il adj.
yAnced to the position of "The Greatest
Active Volcano"
Mr.. Strshan proves the worth and shows
the interest Of the Greek igunius lately
brought chiefly from Tanagra. Through the
generosity of Mr.. Thomas Appleton a fine
collection WAS secured to the Museum of Fine
Arts in Boston.
LIpPIscoTT for April is piQuant and takes
to itself added charm by treating no topic
difficult to understand for any whatever at
too great length. So altogether the number
is attractive and recreative. ''Craque O.
Doom" has a severely sensible character in
the handsome and attractive Rhoda Jones.
'Sineteeuth Century Notes" are bright.
"John Henry" is fairly amusing
Branden Matthews defines the going ont of
Romsnticism from the French drama, the
succeeding 28 years reign of Realism and
the ehshoes which Naturalism under Zola has
to succeed.
Wash Lo" develops the inherent curiosity
Of Cinnamon. Perhaps their long suffering
patience compensates. characteristic
Danes" arc made quite study. Felix
0sxald's geological paper is interesting.
Monthly Gossip" gives rather dolorous
picture of 1.-THE Prairie Woman" one by no
means calculated to induce the gentler sex to
''go West" however the picture of surely
acquired wealth "on a California Ranch"
may tempt their husbands.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

In the Senate, Mr.. Malone, Of Virginia
spoke at length in explanation and iusfitica'
tlon Of his position. When he finished ha
was warmly congratulated by Senators Conk-
lug, sherman, Dawes and others on the
Republican side. After some filibusterina
the Senate adjourned 10
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

In the Senate. Mr. Dawes demanded tbo
regular order the resolution for fine nIectinn
OF officers. The usual "tlibustering" followed
on the Democratic side. and additionoi
speeches were made yentiating Riddleberger's
record. Mr.. Malone took tho floor to s6sal,
but said he had been ndisposed, and was still
700 nllweil 10 review the speeches which had
the gentleman would prefer TO continue me o =,
Monday he would move an adjournment The
motion being made, was agreed to. and lie
Senate ad journed. N' 'uo
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31

young timer, died from the effects of
drinking beer. While holding glass of
beer to his lips he suddenly began to
gasp Tor breath, his head hung down
upon his breast, and in few moments he
was corpse. The cold beer which he
drank partly paralyzed the stomach, and
before the beer became of a proper tenn
perature to be absorbed into the system,
1t began to fermcnt, causing formation
OF carbonlG acid gas. The gas gradually
oFerpowered the heart, lungs and brain,
and paralyzed the entire nervous system,
producing death. ...
Charles Young, clerk, ATTEMPTED to
kill his wife on Sunday night at hotel
IN Chicago, where they had been spend
ing their honeymoon, Although not
more than six weeks married, they had
quarrelled on account of "marked atten-
tlons paid to Mrs. Young by a scoun-
drcl named Pine. On Sunday night
loung became so eXasperated that his
WIFE He'd from the room. He fired at her
as she reached the stairway, and missed,
nut she lost her footing and fell to the
notion OF the stairs, spraining her ankle
IN the fall. As she lay helpless Young
hred two more shots at her without effect,
and then disappeared.
During the month of February there
arrived at the ports of New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore, Boston, New Orleans,
Detroit, PASSPORT, New Bedford, Port
Huron and San Francisco, 1905 immi-
grants, of whom $500 We're from Ger
many, 1892 from Great Britain and Ire
land, 97l from Italy, and 422 from Swift
lerlahd. The number Of immigrants who
arrived at the above named ports during
the eight months ending February 2S,
1881, was as follows: From Germany,
o2'o93i Dominion of Canada, TIPS;
England and Wales, 1926 Ireland,
81, l6l; Scotland, s,07s; China, 3,517 all
other countries, 7,O73.
The Cincinnati Commercial has advices
from Morehead, Ky, dated March Goth,
relative to stubborn fight which took
place between llezekiah Jones and two
brothers named Cornett. The parties met
IN the woods, and an old feud having
been renewed a desperate fight ensued.
Ihe two COrnetts emerged so badly
wounded with knife that they had to be
carried home. Jones was left unconscious
with bullet in his head and died soon
after. The Cornetts will recover. Gar
Held Williams, lad Is years old, the
only witness of the encounter, has been
arrested as an accomplice of the Cornetts,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31


The Senate Committee ON Corporations
held protracted meeting tonight over
the new railroad bill and decided to re-
port favorably on the bill tomorrow, with
slight notifications acceptable to the
representatives Of the Baltimore & Ohio
| Company, making tho first section of the
same read as follows:
Sec. l. That the Delaware Western Rail-
road Company, now, the successor of the Will
mington 4 Western Railroad Company be
aud it is hereby authorized to locate, con-
struct and operate branch or lateral railroads.
of such length as the President and Directors
may determine; beginning at an eligible point
upon the line of the said Company's railroad,
now constructed, or hereafter to be construc-
ted by authority Of the act to which this is a
supplement, and extending down and
through the State of Delaware to any
suitable point on the easterly, Boutherly,
or westerly boundary line OF said State And
in the location, constructing, use and opera
ton of said branch or lateral railroads, said
company is hereby invested with all the
rights, powers, privileges and immunities az
were conferred upon the Delaware & Chester
County Railroad Company by the act passed
February 18th, 1857, and upon the Whining
ton d Western Railroad Company, by the act
passed March 10th, 1859, and by an act to in
corporate the purchasers Of the Wilmington
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-31


The Eleventh Ward bill is not likely
to pass the House, at least in its present
shape.
Mr.. NanBurkalow new oyster bill
prohibits the taking of oysters in the
rivers and creeks of the State in Septem-
Der, thus extending the close season one
month, and restricts the quantity any one
may haul away in one day to II bushels,
instead of 20. These provisions do not
apply to the Delaware river and bay,
The bill to divorce James A. Conner
from his wife, Clara V. Conner, nee Row
bOtham, was defeated in the House by a
| vote of q to :.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-06-15
PRICE 8 CENTS.

The scheme of widening the New Bruins
wick Railroad to the standard gauge, build
ing branch to Presque Isle and extending
the main line to the st. Lawrence at or near
Riviere du Loup, a distance of so miles
from its present northern terminus, seems
to be hardly profitable enterprise. 1t
would have only one advantage over the In
tercolonial road-a shorter route to the sea.
much more promising line Is the Lewis
and Kennebec road via Lake Megantic.
where it would connect with Lenoxville by
line already built, and extending almost
due east to connection with the Bangor
and Piscataquis road at Blanchard. This
would open valuable section of our owa
State and afford the Province of New Bruss-
wick direct communication with Quebec
and the lower st. Lawrence. And there ia
but little doubt that this is one of the csr
tainties OF the future.
Thus we have endeavored to sketch the
principal features and conditions of the
more important railroad schemes in progress
in Canada. A very little careful study of
these lines with the aid Of the map will CON-
vince the reader of their ultimate impor-
tance to our city and Estate, developing as
they will within few years an enormous
traffic to find an outlet to the sea. How
can our city be benefited by 1t is the ques.
tion for serious consideration. -..a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-06-15

The Chicago Tribune compares Garfield
to Lincoln, who, 1t says, "affords another
example of rare combination of lefty aims
with an acute perception of the drift OF po-
litical events and the shrewdness to turn
them to account without being swerved one
hairs breadth from his high purpose,