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The National tribune., 1881-12-24
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

To BORNE BATTLE, AND FOR HIS
WIDOW ORPHANS ''--ABRAl+sa
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SUBSCRIBE to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, the
soldiers advocate and friend.
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WE invite attention to the San Francisco letter
OF Free Lance" on our first page. 1t is well
worthy of perUsal
The National tribune., 1881-12-24
WASHINGTON, D. c., DECEMBER "a, 1881.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW
YEAR TO ALL.
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WE were soldier, and are on the soldiers side
every time.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
Quite an Excitement.

The residents in the neighborhcot a.!
Second and King streets, were ar".svd
on Tuesday night between 10 anu II
O'Clock, by loud shouts and curses, as
though some one was engaged in a row.
1t appears that MIR. George Revis, pro-
prietor of the old Mealey Hotel, at
Christiana, Del. and better known as
"Reldy" Revis, came to Wilmington in
the afternoon, on business, intending to
start home at an early hour in the eve.
ming, but meeting some friends, he stay
ed late, and INDUCED rather freely in
the ardent, and as result he became
quite Intoxicated. His friends then
persuaded him to 60 home, which he
agreed to do, but wishing to procure
some ice before he went, he proceeded
to the Kennebec Ice Co.'s Office, on
Second street between Market and King
to purchase the same. He alighted
from his wagon and found the door
locked, but noticed "a man inside, who
was busily engaged in writing, and be-
fore the man could get to the door to
unlock it, Revis had banged upon it
and succeeded ia forcing it open, there.
BY gaining an entrance and demanded
scme ice from Mr.. ThOmas, who was
engaged in fixing up the books of the
ice company. Mr.. ThOmas ordered him
out, but he refused to 60, whereupon he
(Thomas) took hold of hiT to put him
out. A fight ensued, in which Revis
was ejected and had his head severely
cut by falling upon the pavement. HIS
friends then lnterfered and succeeded
in getting him into his carriage, ana
started him towards home, without his
ice. A large crowd had assembled in
the vicinity while the riot was going
On. Kevis tried to procure knife from
the market house in order to carve his
assailant but did not succeed.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
TIL r. STAGE.
A Sert0s OF First Glass Amuse.
nlenss for the Next Three Nigh(s,

1t is fortunate for the citizens of viii.
mington that the Academy of Music in
Philadelphia is engaged for lectures on
Friday evenings, otherwise they might
be deprived of the opportunity of wit.
Messing the grandest spectacular drama
that has ever been placed upon the
stage. Magnificent panorama scenes,
that give views of forts, towns and ci-
ties, balloon ascensions, war and bonn
bardment, with gorgeous ballet, and
enhancing music, all follow in fire.
quent succession. The best of Eng.
lands dramatic artists, and the choice
of Americas professionals are engaged
for the leading roles, and nothing is left
nndone to make this the greatest and
grandest drama ever presented IN this
country.
Saturday evening Leavitt's Gigantean
Minstrels will make their first appear
ance il this city. This is new com
pany, and the songs, the jokes, in fact
everything is aew and original-noth-
ing stale or Hat. In the frs: part forty
first class performers appear in an enter
tainment OF superlative excellence.
There is no doubt but that they will
have here, as they have had elsewhere,
an overlooking house.
On Monday evening the delightful
opera of "The Mascat," will be pro-
duced by tn, Wilbsr Opera Company,
who have just closed successful sea-
son of one hundred and fifty nights in
New York. They will bring their or
chestra with them, and the music will
be of the highest order.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
DEPT. OF STATE, Washington, Septem-
Before the Mayor.

Last evening, Kennard Dutton, col
ored, was brought before the court,
charged with being disorderly and OF
tlourlshing knife in the vicinity OF
Tenth and Shipley streets. He was re-
quired to pay s. and costs, and to fur
nish bail in the sum of 500 to keep the
peace.
Charles B. Walker, an old veteran,
was brought out for a hearing, but had
not sufficiently got over his spree to
fully understand why he was arrested,
and was remanded back to the cells.
He said he was an old soldier, having
fought IN the First Delaware Regiment.
VIM. IL. Bacon, charged with as
sault and battery on john CumerfOrd,
was before His Honor this morning
The evidence elected the fact that
some one had killed Bacon's dog yes
terday morning. Bacon accused nc
one of doing it, until a young man
came along about noon, and asked
Cumerford why he killed Bacon's dog.
He said he did not kill the dog, and
whoever said so was a d-n liar. Mr.
Bacon hearing the accusation, came out
of the house, when he leges that
CumerfOrd com nenced to curse him ana
the dog. Whereupon he (Bacon)
grabbed him by the throat and choked
him. Mr.. Bacon having no witness in
his favor, the Mayor imposed fine OF
S3 and costs upon him.
Mrs. Catharine Bradley, was fined
80 cents and costs for Drunkenness.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
OYER AND TEkMINER.
Proceedings Yesterday Afternoon
A Sick Juror Causes Q Break In
the murder Trial.

Court met at 3 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoOn. In the absence of the Chief
Justice, associate Judge Wootten pre-
sided.
Owing to the illness or one Of the jur-
ors, there was some delay in the pro-
ceedings. Mr.. Bird was willing to
continue the Trial with eleven Jurors,
but the Court appeared to have some
doubts about its being legal to continue
without the full number
Mr. Bird suggested that lounge be
procured, and the juror allowed 30 lay
down in the Court room, saying that
the prisoner was entitled to have his
trial concluded.
DIR. Drapei informed the Judges that
the lnan was not able to sit as u juror
and the Court decided that the case
could not proceed with less than the
legal number of jurors.
The court ordered the juror to be
brought in and upon his appearance
asked him if he was able to sit on the
jury, and continue the case, and upon
his answering in the negative discharg-
ed the whole jury. AT O'Clock Court
adjourned until 10 o'clock this morn
ing, when it is expected that new
jury will he drawn and the trial com
menced again.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
The Place for Immigrauts.

A correspondent of the New York
Sun advises immigrants before going tc
Georgia, to look after the Peninsula, be-
tween the Chesapeake AMI Delaware
Bays. He says 81 have a son on a
small farm in Caroline county, Md,
bought ten years ago at S26 an acre, for
which, after expending about s. an acre
in repairs and improvements, $75 per
acre was offered me. Dilapidated
buildings, closed bitches, &c, were re-
paired and restored at small cost, the
old orchard trimmed and cultivated,
and now it is as fine farm as 1 want.
He can buy wild land at $40 an acre, OF
an old farm, with orchard and buildings
in need of repair at $40 an acre AID up
ward. He is six hours from New York,
three hours from Philadelphia and Bal
timore, near market, churches, schools
and civilization. He can market wheat
and corn at cost of seven to eight cents
per bushel for all charges, freight and
commission.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
DID Not Take Place.

The trotting that was announced to
have taken place at Scheutaen Park,
yesterday afternoon, did not come off,
owing to the non-appearance of one OF
the participants. 1t was to have been
a five mile race for a purse OF $50, be-
tween two of Wilmington's trotters,
owned respectively by Thomas Pagan
and Thomas Ford. The former gentle.
man failed to put in an appearance and
the race was declared off. Quite a
large number of persons went out to
witness the contest, and were some.
what disappointed when they learned
that there would be no race. Mr.. Ford
could assign no reason why Mr.. Fagan
did not come out. In order that the
disappointment might net be felt 80
keenly, a number OF those present, who
had good horses, got upa race among
themselves, thus Willing away the
afternoon.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
SUDDEN END OF A BRIDAL TOUB.
A Newly Aarrfea Couple, On Their
Wedding Tour Arrested In This
City.

Cisy.
There was quite an excitement last
evening, in front of the Delaware
House, ocCasioned by the arrest of a
young man and lady as they were
alighting from a carriage. One of the
officers who made the arrest was q de.
tectiv0 from Baltimore. The parties
arrived in this city on Monday last and
registered at the Delaware House as
man and wife saying that they were
on their bridal tour. He registered as
Frank Stanford and wife, Cincinnati,
Ohio, paying weeks board in advance.
They appeared to be of high social
standing, having plenty of money and
their apparel was of the best They
passed the time away by riding out,
viewing the city and surrounding
country. IL was after ono of these
pleasure drives that the couple were
arrested. The detective had tracked
them to this city, and was laying in
ambush at the Delaware House waiting
their return. An officer was also
watching upon the opposite side of the
street. When the party arrived, the
officers Immediately closed in upon
them and escorted them to the City
Hall, where they were retained until
it was time for the $50 train for Balti-
more, on which they were taken to
that city for trial. The lady seemed
to be entirely innocent of the affair, and
has probably been the dupe of villain.
he was arrested on the charge OF rob-
bing passenger on the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad; there are also sew
eral other charges against him. The
man did not seem to be over 25 years
of age and the lady was two or three
years his Junior.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
A Disxraceful Fight.

Fifth street. between Monroe and and
Adams, was the scene of a disgracefu
fight, yesterday afternoon. A well-dig
ger, by the name of Carney, who lived
in that vicinity, owed man a sum ol
money for work done, and failing tC
pay as promised, he came out to Car
ney 3 house, and, meeting him on the
street, asked for his money. Carney
told him that he was going after some
money and he would pay him later in
The day. The man was not satisfied
with this promise, and commenced
using abusive language toward Carney,
and q fight epsued, in which Carney
Jared badly, as three or four men jump.
ed upon him, tearing his clothes and
cut a gasn in his shoulder and other
wise b, uised him up. The cOmbatants
were at last parted and Carney imme-
liately took his departure without ut.
teling word The fight was forced
upon Mr.. Carney and he got out of it
as soon a possible. There were no po-
lice around at the time, and of cour w.,
no arrests were made.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
The Pennsylvania Democrats.

The Democratic State Convention
met yesterday in Williamsport and Or
ganized with w. U. Hensei, of Lancas-
ter, as permanent chairman. Orange
Noble, Erie county, was nominated for
State Treasurer on the ninth ballot, he
receiving l40 votes to "a for Davis, 4 for
Plumer and for Dill. The resolutions
adopted declare, among other things
for freedom of elections; against the
election of any person to the Presidency
for third term; against "class legisla.
ton, which despoils labor to build up
monopoly" in favor { f a constitutional
currency of gold and silver; against
land grants and subsidies; in favor of
civil service reform and retrenchment,
and The regulation of railroad corpora
tions. The last resolution mourns the
death of President Garfield, and expresses
sympathy for his family and execra-
ton of the assassin's crime. j. X.
Bogert, of Luzerne, was chosen Chair
man of the State Committee.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
WILMINGTON ARETHURSDAY.
Our Philadelphia Letter.


PHILADELPHIA Sept. 9th, 1881.
MKssRs. EDITORS: - Philadelphia
might we'll ba styled "the city In
black" From almost every building
public and private, there are the sombre
hues Of mourning. Party differences
are all hushed in this time of National
sorrow. No one could tell where a
Democrat lived Or where was Repub-
lican's home. All were alike. Each
seemed to try to Outstrip the other in
hOnoring the Nations dead. The
"Americus Club" fronting the Union
League, the most staunch Democratic
club in the city, was in BLACK before
the morning sun rose on the remains of
the worn-out sufferer. 1t is one of the
most imposing sights in the city, with
the Presidents picture hanging among
its folds of black. The Chestnut Street
Theatre is black from the second story
down, its street lamps being entirely
covered up, top and bottom, with q
large sign across its door, with the
words, ''This theatre will be closed un-
til after the President $ funeral" Every
street car and ice wagon are draped in
lack. Each policeman wears a piece
of Grape. All this is not mere form,
but it expresses the feeling of every
heart. Men cannot converse freely on
this sad subject and look into each
others faces without a falling tear. The
feeling of the heart may be read in
every countenance. One remarked, 81
bave not read the papers since his
DEATH cannot read them" The courts
of England and Spain will wear Grape
for one week. The Queens beautiful
floral Offering and her kilograms of
sympathy will! always be remembered
and treasured by the American people.
Oh, that | could pay some tribute to
the memory Of the man, the hero who
could endure such suffering without a
murmur, and could "take the chance"
when told there was but one chance for
life, who met death with smile. Who
may not profit by his example? His
memory will ever be ch erished in the
great heart Of this American people.
His was an illustration of the mystery
of suffering. "Through him was shown
how pain was the best instrumentality
tor bringing forth what was most real
in life, the highest qualities OF human-
ity, patience, courage, humility and
resignation"
Hoping the new President may profit
by his life, we close with the fitting
language of another "He was hardly
a great man but his aims were generous
and elevated, his life without reproach,
his integrity unquestionel. In a stu
alton in which many men acquired
riches he remained poor, and but for
the generosity of lsving people would
have left his family destitute. His was
a typical American life career, the
grandest thing his country can show
to the world. An ended life Lay
aside the rent garments, hide the fea-
lures which we loved. There is a dig
nifty in death. How the the things of
earth slip from the parting soul, hcw
insignificant words and professions ap-
pear in the supreme hour Only the
actions of the just smell sweet and
blossom in the dust"
May the pity of God be upon the
bruised heart of her to whom the mar
tyr was not the President, but part of
herself, CHISS.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
Nuisance Unabntod.

The nuisance on Adams Street above
Shallcross avenue, has not been abated
although the attention Of the street
Com missioner, and the Executive office
Of the Board OF Health, has been repeat
edly called to it. 1t is singular that
there is no remedy tor such "A nuisance
When officers will not act there should
be some way to compel them, or they
should be served as some of the Gar
bsge contractors for the removal Of gar
hage have been.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
SENATE REORHANIZATlON.
|e old Fig mt for Minor Offices to
be Resumed.

WASHINGTON September 27.--There
De fight, over the election Of a
retary OF the Senate as we'll as over
election O. President protein OF
body. The Democrats feel certain
lecting the presiding officer They
ga clear majority and will refuse
lmlt the two new Senators from
YORK and General Burnside's sue
Sf until after President is elected
lmlnlsler ;Le oath to those gentle
VIII be remembered that in the
No 'le protracted fight occurred
Ine election of officers of that body.
republicans presented George T..
'.sm ~ OF California as their candidate
.ae Democrats insisted that the
hiilation ia existing at that time
'lu not be changed. The Democrats
olce were victorious, when the
'lock ended. Since that time the
incumbent, Mr.. Burch has died.
ie candidates for the SecretarysGip
are L &C. Washington ii Vir-
"oln Il. Thompson, ex-Sergeant-
b Sst solthe House Of Rer resentatives;
Eamonson of Tennessee, who is
Gierk in the Secretary's office;
i.al .iha NJ. b. Young of Georgia, with
loly ahothe, dark horse in the field.
nhyiam uhJiaam will likely receive the full
ae noe election will not take place un-
.'e, tae new Senators are admitted.
'etsl r, Malone may be- counted upon
no uEfham $ side, nut Juoge Davis
4utly voted against Mr.. Gorham,
boa .ue President pro teln., whoever
rdi rday oe' Will oppose the Republican
|oa [uiuate, Of the Democratic candidate
ra |UDel Washington will probably re-
u ;o, une greatest support. He is an
"a journalist, a gentleman in every
o 49, y. tne Term, a man Of honor, aid
cs c"senly competent to administer the
W 'nouiu he be called TO fill it.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
Death OF an Ex-POliceman.

John Cloud, an policeman, died at
his residence in the Ninth ward after a
severe illness of about three weeks,
during which time lie mad the mistor-
tune to fracture one OF his arms in two
places. The disease however of which
he died was consumption. The deceased
was a single man about 50 years of age
and was appointed by Mayor Whiteley
a member of his police force. He filled
out his term with great credit and
when Mayor Almond was elected be
was continued on the force until COM
PEELED by failing health to resign. Mr..
Cloud was polite and aifable anu one OF
the best officers Cd the force.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
.,rs I'm WASHIN0rON
r.rlL SENATE NET.
.,aeut ~ being Visited by
"...ousl Frien ds-The Of
' ssesers Begis 10 Arrive.

S.MoRE, Sept. 2s.-A special des
Ss tcln Washington to the A"Sr'
s% Is,;Seut Arthur has passed a very
ssrs sSsr' His callers were few, an
~ 4. u"!. "c!s,sonal frien1s. About noon
k'y.II,atiye k'y OF the American callec
s,s shown into the library Al
s"S s;s. III. only occupants were Pri'
" sTr secretary Reed and Senator Jones
.,Ie after the reporter was seated
pI.s pIp,sssident entered. He was attired
ihur"miup suit of gray cashmere,
rore dark-red necktie. Advanc'
;" WV" where the reporter sat, the Presi'
!, asked, pleasantly
wha, can do for you to-day =
|, WM' ,m hare for news, Mr.. President, y
.Wa,I ,Iys IL there is very little that ! can
" "ou in the way of news" was the
.!er Of the President, as he threw
',elf I Ilflauguidly into a chair.
Lit trne," asked the American
: '4,ha, yuu intend to visit New
= mex, week, while the Republican
lrsution is in session %
Iyn il is not true. lido not at this
i know when | shall leave Wash
tor There is a great deal for me
'; 10 and suppose l shall have to re-
in here"
How long DO you intend to occupy
n present quarters -
il shall stay here until the ADJOURN
\ of the extra session of the Senate.
tre already arrangned for making
INV headquarters That desk over
- was ordered for my use this
Fling, and another will be here in
|hOur Tor the use Of my private sec
(ry, MIR. Reed. This will be more
|rsnien. 10 the Capitol for the pre-
at least. -,
Have you any idea when you will
/ formaI possession OF the White
h.e?"
Eo. have not. 1t will be some
[k., though, before | get up there"
eg PRESIDENTS "BoDY GUARD"
| is stated by those who know the
(sident intimately that he fears some
kmpted violence upon himself can
h. doubted. This would seem to be
ked not only by his declining to
bmpany the remains OF the late Pre-
Ind TO Ohio, but by the fact that
1 since he took the oath of office he
almost continually kept under
kr, Whenever he does go out his
Il guard, Eugene y. Corvoizier, u
ID Ereuchman, generally known as
Z mysterious Eugene" goes along
!. It's said that Eugene is at pre-
J officiating as a private detective F.;
] he i. always armed to the teeth,
! is continually on the alert to shoot
IN the hrst person who makes an at
kpt to mCivs, the President. Eugene
become quite famous of late in con-
uence Of hlsmysterious movements,
$ugh be is by no means unknown
e. number of years he held
position of cabinetlnaker in the
nate wing OF the capitol, and at the |
the death of the late Vice Presi-
It Wilson prepared and draped the
er's catafa.que, on which the body |
10 Stahin the rotunda of the Capt.
with his own hands. Later, when
Bright was elected Secretary of the
Ite and the Democrats entered into
sr, Eugene was removed. lie then
ted in the resu ar service of the
!, ard was detailed to clerical duty
e War othce. When Mr.. Arthur
,lected Vice President, however,
ale Eugene his confidential mes
4, and he has been his confidential
ever since. 1t is said that Eugene
be appointed chief doOrkeeper at
White House, an Office held for
years by Charlie Loetier.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
The Wrong Name

James Munden requests US to say
that the name of the man before the
Mayor on Tuesday evening last for par
ticlpaling in a fight is Hugh Garland
instead of James Monday as he gave 1t
to the police. Mr.. Munden believes that
Garland assumed his name not only to
cover his identity but as a slur on him,
because he was compelled to appear as
a witness against him
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
Produces Good Effect.

~. p.se tte most popular medicines
n p;tr pItIore the American public, is
pnls ln''!ers. You see it every where.
: ldS s y take it with good effect. 1t
kbe t. snem up. 1t is not as pleasant
bot a "ste as some other Bitters as 1t
! olS " swhlskey drink. 1t is more like
bs ~ a fashioned bone set tea that has
4 ali world s ofgood. If you don't feel
oil right try Hop Bitters.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
mary Mcresn Sold.

] Nassesasm ",eamer Mary Morgan, owned by
/ Of fSSis, cSa, brickley, Roberts and Ba-
i ovnoss ves'er, Pennsylvania was sold by
|Mob;Iar on Saturday last to parties
b , was Alabama. The Mary Nor
Ipswo,.Ga "S Gailt at the Harlan and Hol.
|rss Sn vaa"a shops, in this city, about
bp Com Cs ago, for the Morgan Steam
! anv npa pany, but the owners not hav.
uSe for her sold her as stated,
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
A RNlL Thief.

Yesterday a marketman, standing ON
King street above Sixth, took basket
of apples out of his wagon and set them
down on the pavement, while he got
another basket out. When he succeed
ed in filling the second basket, he turn
ed to where he had put the other, when
10 and behold the basket and apples had
myste-iously disappeared. The closest
search could not reveal where they had
disappeared to. Such bold robberies
as this is surprising and if the thief
could be caught he should be made an
example of.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
Tho n eW Depot.

Work on the new p. w. Il B. depot
Is rapidly progressing. The stone
masons having finished the foundation
at the western end, the bricklayers
commenced on the walls this morning,
and this portion of the depot will soon
assume tangible shape.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
COsttye Row els.

There is but very small portion of the
women of t lis nation that do not suffer
from some of the diseases for which
Kidney.Wcrt is specific. When the
bowels have become costive, headache
torment, kidneys ont of fiA, or piles dis.
tress, take a package and its wonderful
tonic and renovating power will cure
you and give new life,
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
The Heat in Malarial Districts.

1t is q we'll known fact that the in
habitants of all malarious districts
suffer greatly during the summer
months from disorders of the stomach,
superinduced by bad food and impure
drinking water. Persons living in sach
localities should remember that Perry
Davis Pain Killer is universally ac'
knowledged to be the best, speediest,
and most infallible remedy that is
known for cramps, ,dysentery ,diarrhGa,
cholera morbus. or indeed, any disorder
of the stomach. All reputable drug
gis;s sell the Pain Killer.
Daily Republican., 1881-09-29
The W cath or.

War Department, Office of the CHIEF
Signal Officer, Washington, September 20
-. A. M.
Indications for to-day-For the Middle
Atlantic States, partly cloudy or cloudy
weather with local rains; northerly
winds; falling, followed by rising bar.
ometer.