Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-01-20

Editorial Comments ny Delaware
and Eastern shore NeMsnaners.

II IL snoui1 fail 10 accom- ptliSn much
Heretofore the Democrats have had every
thing their own way without even so much
AS dissenting voice, but nov they have
al opposition of seven msmbers, and
although these will be unable TO accom-
p,ish anything In the WY Of carrying a
measure, they can make things lively when
it comes to debate
The SUSSEX County Indss is in the dark
about tie ingeriOii business. Il expresses
surprise that Rev MIR Kramer wonid
deign TO answer the Colonel, aud ventures
10 say that he Is the only munster In Dala-
ware who thinkB Ingersoll said anything
that needs answering. Perhaps the Ind Z
does not read the Wilmington church
announcements.
The Milford Ne,os has Icing editorial
on "Mahones manifesto concluding rs
follows: "fhe reputation Of the obi
cations of state is q matter 60 momen-
tous not only to the creditors whose
property is conhscsted, out to the people
OF the state which attempts it, that moth
ing but the direst necessity can justify it..
Mississippi aud Minnesota have for years
borne the stigma of reputation which
they can never wholly eiface. The people
of Virginia, and Of every other state which
threatens it, should ponder well the step
they propose to take, and thoroughly
examine the reasons they propose for it.
As between the Resdjusters and the
Fundsrs, Senator Malone makes out a bad
case against the latter aud plausible one
for his own larty, but as yet he has given
no convincing reason for the step which
the Resijusters wish Virginia to take"
Speaking from the usual Republican
standpoint concerning the reconsideration,
by the Legislature, of the resolution
giving the State printing to the lowest
bidder, the Milford Netps says: "This is
the second time this session that the Dem.
ocrats have voted on the merits of ques.
ton and been bulldozed into a recon.
sideration by the Salisbury influence
We would suggest that petitions should
no longer be addressed to the Honorable
the Legislature, but to their High Might.
nesses, the Saulsburys, who pull the
strings that move the puppet Democratic
legislators.
I'm the makeup Of the committees OIL
both branches of the Legislature, say
the Milford NeDs, ''the Democratic pre-
siding officers have shown commendablt
fHAthSoo w thO ANg phbAAShh Ut
Republicans secure fair representation auc
good share Of the chairmanships. Boti
Speaker Rust and Speaker Williams de
serve credit for their fairness and goo(
judgment"
Says the Dover Deleioarean d! "pher,
is disposition manifested by municipal
corporations all over the country to spenC
large amounts of money. This has led ii
many places 10 the creation of large
municipal debts--always followed by
heavy taxation upon persons aud property
Very frequently application is made bJ
city and town authorities to the Legisla
ture to give them additional powers II
borrow money. issue bonds. increase taxes
or in some way impose additional BURDEN
upon the people. In many of The state
this has been carried TO such an exteI
that town property has been great,
deprecated in value. With the exception
of Wilmington, most OF the towns OF thi
State have SO far escaped heavy indebted
ness or onerous taxation. We hope IA
authority will be given at the present SEES
sion to the authorities In any town in thi
State to confscate property BY placing bur
dens upon it. Every dollar of taxation i'm
posed upon property depreciates Its valu
and prevents persons from expanding thei
money in buildings and other improve
ments. Let the Legislature refuse al
applications of this character,
The Delduarean is mad. 1. says
THAT filthy Morning NenS in making "a
attack upon MIR. YsnBurkaIow accuse
friends of this paper of having persuade
him to move reconsideration of th
Townsend resolution. MIR. YanBurkalo'
disclaims having received any outside il
huence, and moreover, he is a conscier
tious gentlemen, with mind OF his owl
which is more than can be SAID for Tia
writers of that paper. This paper has fC
20 years been bsrked at by such penn
whistle sheets as the News and Republican
Let them bark they are too inslgnihc4r
to bite"
The DellUarean's political virtue shint
forth in the following; THE Democrat
members State Legislature have It
power to control the action of bot
Houses, and will be responsible for Il
legislation Of the present session, and v
feel justified in calling upon them to guar
against vicious and unwise measure
which may be brought before them. The
owe this to themselves, to the State an
the party which has honored them wit
its confidence and support. Belieyiu
that the true interests Of the people
this State will be promoted by the COZ
tinued success of the Democratic party
Delaware, we SHOULD regret to see its rel
resentation in the General Assembly
anything that would tend to weaken j
hold on popular favor"
The Middletown TrqnScriDt wants IL
Legislature to repsal the law requiring
fee for marriage licenses. 1t says. ~
State ought to encourage marriage |
doing all can TO reduce the incident
expenses Down with the tax on nlatche
say we, and let US have the fun at HON
and thus give our own ministers a chanc
They can always preach better Bermu
after good run of wedding fees"
Speaking of Senator Baysrd's rerou
nation, the 1ranscrtpt says; This rest
creates no surprise, because il is il
what everybody with good common sers
in Delaware, at least, expected. N
Bayard is statesman that Delaware G
well feel proud of and he has done h
faithful service in the past. Al
Democrats will be needed in the Sena,
more than ever, perhaps, during the ne
four years, and there may be gre
opportunities for men who are gre
enough to grasp them. Mr.. Blyard "
be wanted.
The transcript makes few remar
about the State printing, saying 81
Republican papers Of Wilmington are We
anxious that the Legislature, as
measure. Of economy, should invite col
petition in the matter of State printiu
While this looks all right on the face
the returns, it will appear very plain
those who give the tciug a momen
thought, that these Wilmington pu
fishers, vino have job OIL ,es, are not
anxious about economy as they are abe
part of the State work. We suggest,
further measure of economy H.
Sheriff Clark invite competition in t
matter Of printing sale bills and publ
ing his advertisements. We would like
have part of this work. That's why
make the suggestion for the sake
economy We believe in people bel
frank
Speaking of the petition for local opiit
the Seaford IaCleE says; There is Moth
unfair about the object al which this p,
ton aims and it is difficult to see how ~
body can refuse to sign it, -
Iade1: Mr.. Bayard, as evorybc
expected and as everybody who mas
desire that Delaware may maintain q q,
reputation among her sister states wish
has been unanimously nominated by
Democratic caucus at Dover for Uni
States Senator. All that remains 10
done is the confirmation by the Legis
ture Of this action of the caucus. 4
will of course be done, and Delaware
rejoice that her favorite son is to
raturpad IN he