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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13


The recent imitation decision Of the
Supreme Court seems to have made some
such amendment to the Constitution as
that embodied in the resolution offered
by Senator Bsyard Monday absolutely
necessary, il We are to have currency
worth its face in coin and interchangeable
Herewith. The possibilities Of return
to an irredeemsble and vaccilating green
back currency would do more to unsettle
business in month than any tinksring
with the tariff could effect in q year.
The only chance the average man has to
extract any benefit from such a change is
to collect all his bills as soon as he finds
gold and silver disappearing from circu-
lstion and then become debtor for as
great an amount as he can borrow o. buy
on as long credit as any one will give
him. II may be urged that in the event
of great national emergency, the power
TO issue paper currency and TO make
the same legal tender should be reserved
and exercised But the normal condition
of the country is one of peace and pros
perity, and Congress must legislate for
that normal condition. In the event of
war, as few Of us are old enough to have
forgotten, constitutional barriers are
overridden for the time in the interests
Of public safety and the 'war power
expanded to any extent required
TO deal with the emergency. lie,
our representatives legislate il the in.
terests Of peace the necessities of war,
should they arise again, will take care Of
themselves and, as IN the past, the man
who may be bold enough then to point tc
constitutional limitations, will be
bounded down as little better than a
trsitcr to his country. The constitution
is our sheet anchor in time Of peace il
is practically dead letter in season o
such great national emergency as en-
veloped our land twenty years ago.
We find in BradStreet's reference t,
the thus far successful culture of suga
beets in California, which will posses
some interest for those Delswsrean
who were associated with the plueky bu
unsuccessful attempt to establish tn
sugar rect industry here. The Cali
tornis factory is located at Alvsrsdo snt
is reported to be the only successful on
in the United States, Last season wa
the fifth Of its existence, and tn
balance sheet for October, til
first working month Of tn
season, shows very satisfactory result
There were 2,4o6 tons Of bsets worBe,
up, for whion the growers were PAL
$4,60 per ton. This amount of best
yielded 34l ,Ol6 pounds Of sugar, whic
sold for &34, s94 II. The pulp sold 70
1922, making the total receipts $35, 6l6.17
The entire expenses Tor peets and manu-
facture was s25, 93s % leaving as tn
profits OF the month $ll 67s Ia Tn
product is white lump sugar, whic
oompetes in the San Francisco marke
with refinery grades Of cane sugar froI
the Sandwich Islands. M
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13

pure butter In the lot the other 20
pounds were mixtures, containing more
lard than butter. One OF the samples
contained rs per cent. of lard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13

The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN for March 9Th
opens with an impressive engraving Of one Of
Pa, for the Calumet and Heela Mining Com
pany, of the Lake Superior region. These
wheels, two of which have been ordered. are
to be used to elevate the waste products of
the mines to such a hight that they will flow
by gravity into the lake. These gigantic
wheels are 40 feet in diameter, and their cost
III place will not be less than $50, 600. Among
other articles in this weeks number two OF
the most interesting are THE Ancient
Roman Bridge, Pont du Guard and the
biographical sketch of Max Won Pettenkofer,
which latter is embellished by d portrait
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13

CHICAGO, March lO.-A dispatch from
Omaha, Neb., to the Daily Nsps, says
"Bisbop Robert H. Clarkson died ~
O'Clock this morning."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13

The SOUTHERN CUL1vAroR for March is
welcome In addition to It's customary
monthly advice, Its answers to inquiries and
the article contributed by that veteran
farmer, David Dickson. it is replete with
articles of interest and value ON subjects
allied 10 the pursuit of agriculture In the
next issue, and the succeeding mum
bers, for this year, manual il
promised prepared by the state
agricultural department of Georgia, on cattle
hogs, sheep aud poultry, which will be found
interesting to all classes. He who read
Thoughts for the Month is amply prepared
as an agricultural, to pass safely through
that particular period to which it refers
Published by james p. Harrison ~ Co.
Atlanta. Ga Il 80 per year
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13
Fever Grszed ana burned 10 Death

READING, March l0.-At midnight Mrs.
Woodward Kirklatf of Potts Grove
township, Montgomery county, who was
orazsd with malarial fever left her bed
and deliberately set her clothing on fre.
She fought those who tried to extinguish
the hames and was slowly burned to
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13
COUNTY Ass EssM EMIT.
The Value of W i1m1ogtOnR Real Estate
and Number OF Voters.

The extra assessment, for Wilmington,
ordered by an act Of the last Legislature,
has been completed aud the lists after
being revised by the levy court are given
| In substance as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13

In the House yesterday wsek MIR.
Randall (Ps) from the committee
Oh appropriations, reported back
the Senate joint resolution for The
addition of $4,000 to the contingent
fund OF the Senate, with an amepdmant
providing the sum shall only be- avail
able for expenses of Investigations here
tofors ordered. The amendment wsa
adopted and the joint resolution passed
DIR. Robertson (Ky.) from the committee
on elections, reported resolution unssat.
ing Tranquilina Luna as a delegate from
Ne~ Mexico and seating in his place F.
"a. Manzanares. The resolution was
adopted. Mr.. Manzanares then annaarad
at the bar of the House and took tbe o.tb
OF office. The Naval Appropriation hin
wes considered in committee of tba
whole, pending which the House adj.
journed.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-In the Horsa
the Naval Appropriation bill was
again discussed in committee of
the whole, reported to the House and
passed, with one negative vote-tbat of
Mr.. White of Kentucky. A oopfersnca
committee was appointed on the ioint
resolution sppropriating $4,000 for the
contingent fund of the Senate. and The
House then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March 6 in tho uo,,o
me Dill Tor the retirement Of General
Alfred PlessoLton with the rsnh
OF colonel came up as undnisbaa
business. Mr.. Steele (Indisns) moved IN
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
Reunion OF Maize Regiments.

The Reunions of the sth. 9th and 1lth and
23d, 25th and 30th Regimental Associations
took place in Lake Grove, Me- on the 2Sth ulA
The following officers were elected by the 23d.
18th and 3Oth Associations: Pres. Gen. Francis
Fessenden, Portland; V.-P's, W. b LaphAm,
Augusta, and Whitman Sawyer, Portland Sec
and Treas, Geo. III. Abbott Portland Executivs
Committee, DIR. Lapham, F. A. Motley, Charles
Somerby, VIM. l.. Diekey, Alvah Leighton, C.
b. Adams. The sth and 11th Regimental Asso-
citation elected officers as follows: Pres, Caps.
Hillman Smith, Of Auburn. of the 6th raQi-
ment; Sec. and Treas, II. B Hopkins. Angustz,
9th regiment; Y.-P's., Henry o. Fox, New
York, i1th regiment; B. j. Hill, Auburn, 9th
regiment; Gustavus Pease sth regiment; Ex-
ecutive Committee. C. Z. Marshal, 30th regi-
ment; j. f. Shepard. 9th; G. ID. Shepard. 11th.
Company A, Both Maine, elected the following
officers: Pres, Major III. C.. Haskell, Of Turner;
V.-P., Lieut.. F. E Dwinal Mechanic Falls:
Sec, f. f. Ross. Mechanic Falls; Executive
Committee, Alvah Leighton, Auburn; B. Beals,
Auburn; Clifton Chapman, Oxford An inn
mense crowd was present. At noon four hun
dred veterans with their friends partook Of an
army dinner, and in the afternoon there were
general amusements at the grove. IN the even
ing there was a grand banquet in Aubarn ball
Each association voted to hold their next Re-
union in Portland
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
Reunion at Carbondale, Pa.

Fully $500 people, including civilians and
veterans, celebrated the fifth annual Reunion
of the Lackawanna. Wayne, Luzerne, SNs~
hanna, and Wyoming Counties Veter
citation at Csrbondale, Pa, on the -.
Special excursion trains were run ~ Ghe Erie,
Delaware & Hudson, and Philadelphia Read
ing Railroads Grand Army Posts from the
five counties paraded at noon, there being 1900
comrades in line. Each Post was escorted by
its own band. The city was profusely deco
rated Tables spread with pork and beans
were laid in the City Hall Park, where all vet
erans and their families were furnished with
free dinners. Gen. Edwin S. Osborne of Lu-
zerne County, participated in the parade and
ceremonies. He was escorted by portion of
the 18th regiment, National Guards of Penn
sylvania. He made brief oration from the
Park platform at p. m., followed by short ad-
dresses from Thomas ]. Stewart, Assistant
Adpt-Gen. Grand Army of the Republic, and
Capt. Alfred Darte. The Association decided
to hold its sixth annual Reunion in 1885, at
Wilkes-Barre. The following new officials
were elected: Pres, Col. Samuel H. Sturdevant,
of Wilkes Barre; Sec, Capt. Alfred Darte, of
Wilkes Barre; Treas, Capt P. Delacy, of Scran-
ton. This Reunion was the largest body of vet
Grams ever assembled together in Northern
Pennsylvania since the war.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
VERMONT
MUSTER OF N. H. VETERANS
Grand Reunion at Eeirs-Gen. sheridsn's Recep.
tiOn.

tiOn.
The eighth annual Encampment of the New
Hampshire Veteran Association was held at
Weirs from Aug 20 TO %, and was the
largest and most successful meeting yet held
by the association. Most elaborate arrange
ments were made for the entertainment of the
veterans. and although the crowds were i'm
mense and the hotels entirely unable to afford
sleeping accommodations for all, the conrforta-
bic barracks, erected in expectancy OF such a
contingency, afforded comfortable shelter to
those choosing 10 avail themselves of it.
Among the Grand Army Posts in attend
snce was Post No. 5, of Lynn, Mass, with
q delegation of 500 members, which was ac-
companied by a fine brass band. The third day
was largely attended. On the arrival of the
Montreal day express train from Concord, the
Reception Committee was at the depot to receive
Gen. Sheridan, who arrived In a special draw
ing-room car. GannOns were fired and Hail
to the Chief" was played by the band. On
reaching the camp ground Gen. Sheridan made
the following speech:
COMRADES / have heard that cheering before.
did not come TO make speech but to meet you ell
and get close 20 you again am proud OF the
troops who fought under me in the war from New
Hampshire and of those comradeswho served near
by. have always retained for them the tenderest
sentiments Of friendship. ! came to the Reunion
70 see and shake hands with you, and the talking
must be done by the Governor and others who
came here already priTned. ! glad TO sec this
gathering. Ii j. very interesting TO me. j would
be glad 10 al who VIII call upon At the close
OF these exercises thank you for your kindness
and will always retain the memories of this occa-
sion.
At the close he was loudly cheered. He was
followed by the orator Of the day, Hon. NJ a.
Haynes, OF New Hampshire, who made an clo,
quent address.
The last day Of the Enesmpment attracted
fully 10000 persons, but drenching rain ne
cessitsted the postponement of the sham battle
lthe battle of Chantilly) which was to have
taken place in the afternoon.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
Reunion. at Fort Wayne.

The Reunion held at Fort Wayne, Ind, Aug
%, %, "a and % was brilliant success, being
attended by more than 5000 veterans The
camp was well lighted by electricity, and every
thing possible was done for the convenience
and comfort of the visitors. On the first day
of the Encampment Col Geo. Humphreys was
chosen presiding officer and Capt. Dougall
master of ceremonies The exercises were
opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wilson, an
old war Chaplain. Hon. E. p Randall. Fort
Wayne's war Mayor Gen. Joe Dodge and 9TH
ers delivered speeches, which were interspersed
with old war songs. In the evening there was
a special muster of 73 comrades into Sion S.
Bass Post.
The second day grand parade, with more
than 5000 veterans in line and number of
Grand Army Posts, marched through the prin-
cipal streets of the town.
The third day Sunday passed very quietly,
religious services being held at suitable times
during the day.
On the last day sham battle afforded great
entertainment to the 10000 visitors who had
assembled on the grounds. The manuvers,
which lasted about an hour, We're splendidly
executed and ELECTED loud applause.
All the veterans were loud in their express
sions Of delight al the manner in which the
Reunie4 had been conducted, not a single
event transpiring TO mar the harmony of the
occasion.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04

Hon George G. steketee Grand Rapids,
Mich, is the Republican Eector for his District,
and has been Mayor of Grand Rapids, repre-
senting the law-abiiing citizens. We have
fully satisfied ourselves that the NEURALGIA
DRops which he advertises are an excellent
remedy, and believe that none of our readers
will regret sending to Mr.. Steketee, for thou
sands have found relief from pain by using it.
In ordering please mention the NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. See advertisement on second page.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
oar National War sonrs Rook

Contains all the famous war songs; 165 pages
full sheet-music size. with piano or organ ac-
compartment. Title page in five colors, repre-
senting stirring battle scene, worth alone the
price of book. Price, postpaid, ninety cents.
Also, Blaine and Logan Songsters
s. BRAINARD's Sons,
CHICAGO. ILL l36 State street.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04

Comrade Ed. Nicar, Department Commander
of Indiana, was married at South Bend on the
2lst ult.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
"The plays the thing,
Wlnrn.n Ill rnnnh The

king"
And equally true is it that Dr. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets" tthe original Little
Liver Pills. are the most efiectuai means that
can be ueed to reach the seat of disease. cleans
ing the bowels and system, and assisting nature
in her recuperative work. By druggists.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04

Flies, Reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice,
cleared out by Rough on Rats" 15c.
The National tribune., 1884-09-04

"RoHsh on Coughs" Troches, l5c; Liquid
The National tribune., 1884-09-04

"Rough on Dentist" Tooth Powder. Try
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The National tribune., 1884-09-04

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The National tribune., 1884-09-04

DIyORCES.-A GOOpRICH, Attorney = Law. ia
Dearborn 81. Chicago. Advice free. ls years
perience. Business quietly and legally transacted
Mention The National Tribune
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
naKaTA.-

II. G. Rising. Redfeld.: Geo. IL Thomas Post
which has a membership Of 90 il in a flourish
ing condition and expects 10 double its present
membership within tle next two three months.
We shall have grand Campfire the llth Of this
month
The National tribune., 1884-09-04
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA
John II. Wallin, Woodland: On the 2lst ut VIM.
Il Seward Post, No 65, was organized here with
Is charter members. Officers: Commander. Alien
II. Bird; =. v. c.. l.. w. Hiiiiker; J. V. C., J. It.
Waslin; Chap, Chas. Miller; o. d.. J. NJ Ward
o. C., J. L. SpOng; Adj, w. H Whine; q II, w.
u. Card; s NJ, J, b. Person @ NJ. g, j. W. Pow
erA
The National tribune., 1884-09-04

Immediately on arriving at the scene of ac-
ton, the General donned large apron and,
with carving knife in hand, soon reduced the
porker to slices.
bouquet was then presented to Gen. Logan
by the ladies of the Corps, the name of every
flower having for its initial letter one which,
when combined with the Others formed the
words:
success TO LOGAN"
The remaining three days were passed very
pleasantly by the veterans, though the weather
at times was bad reunions, competitive
drills target practice and various sports and
diversions filling up the time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13


Mr.. Excel, the following report ON nomins-
ton was made:
]. w. Free, president, Paw Paw; ID. b.
Allen, secretary, Covert; A. B. Packard,
treasurer, Covert; j. L. Sweet, auditor, Hart
ford.
The executive committee, TO consist of the
president and secretary also \. Il. Bowen of
Paw Paw, w. Hallock of South Haven, and
Rev. @. Bailey of Lawrence. We also rec
ommend Hartford as the place for our next
annual meeting.
We also earnestly endorse the carrying out
of the suggestions of Mr.. Jacobs in refer
ence to the pushing forward township work.
j. q. Parkhurst, chairman; q. w. Myers,
secretary.
The report was accepted and adopted. -
The following persons were each elected
Woe president of his or her town:
Mrs. Emma Failing, Almena; II. II. Jen-
nings, Antwerp; Elder j. H. Reese, Bangor;
G. w. Myers, Bloomingdale; A. s. Packard,
Covert; II. j. Scrimger, Columbia; Mrs. G. b.
Browning, Decatur; F. X. Cady, Geneva;
DIR. Sweet, Hartford; Mrs. Carlos Stewart,
Hamilton; James Thorn, Keller; II. G. Barns,
Lawrence; j. w. Free, Paw Paw; N. Atwell,
Porter; Mrs. Joseph Wilkes, Pine Groves;
Hungerford, Waverly.
No delegate reported from Arlington, but
II. B. Palmer is invited to look after the s.
s. interests in that town.
On report of the secretary showing o lack
of funds with which to meet the expense OF
the county work, SG1.11 was at once raised;
a collection in the evening swelled the
amount to $69.47, enough to place the as
ISOLATION out of debt.
1t ia hoped in the future that each s. s. in
the county will send to the treasurer an an
pual collection OF at least two cents per
scholar, for county and state work.
The subject of Teachers Preparation
next followed, led by Rev. L. Brooks.
Among the many good points made were the
following
LIST. The teacher should be sure of a di-
vine call.
I'd. Should become we'll acquainted with
his class.
Sd. Should teach only few truths in
each lesson.
4th. Should have clearly in mind the
truths to be taught.
Mr.. Brooks spoke rapidly, earnestly, and
at times quite eloquently. At little past
four o'clock the children came fiocking in az
ukf. ohCODS ld1l luNlItu tutui, lOr tuo pur
pose of holding children's meeting.
For one-half hour Mr.. Jacobs held the
close attention of the little ones, as well as
the attention of children Of a larger growth,
while he told IA some OF the ways in which
We are bound by sin, and how we may be
freed. The lesson was taken from Luke 49,
IL, and was of profit to all.
The closing lesson filled the Disciple
church which had been kindly offered, i'll
anticipation of large audience.
The praise service was led by Prof. G. L.
Hutchins. Mr.. Excel sang 1.-THE Tempest. v
Mr.. Jacobs then addressed the convention
on "Self Conservation" Mr.. jacobs is ON
earnest and forcible speaker and has conse-
Grated his entire life to christian work.
Mr.. Excel by request again sang "The
Handwriting on the Wall" and the conven-
ton adjourned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

The recent legal tender decision of the
Supreme court of the United States, goes to
the fullest oxtent--so far as the constitu-
tional right of congress to issue green
backs and make them q legal tender is con-
cerned--ever claimed by any party. 1t fully es-
tablishes the power of congress, at any or oil
times, whether in peace or war, to issue legal
tender notes, whenever that body may choose
no to do.
1t will compel political parties 10
declare their position on the financial ques-
ton, in their platforms, or suffer defeat at
the polls The argument for an issue
of egaitender government paper can nolonger
be met with the reply that such action is un-
constitutional, bat the question must be de-
oided as matter OF policy and expediency.
The republican party has always been in favor
of maintaining the paper currency of the
country at par with gold, and il will continue
to advocate the same policy.
The tendency of the decision will be TO
induce republican greenbackers to return TO
their allegiance to the republican party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13
Republican County Convention.

A Republican County Convention Will be held At
lawrence, ON Friday the 4th day OF April, A. d. 1884,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose OF
Meeting thirteen delegates to the Republican state
to be held at Grand Rapids, on the 2zth
day of April next and for the transaction OF such
other business as may come before the Convention.
The several townships OF the county viii be entitled
~, Toll
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

The colored voters of this county
will meet in convention at Lawrence
at IL o'clock a. m. of Monday the
18th instant, the obiect being to elect
delegates to attend the State Con-
vention which will be held at Battle
Creek the 26th.-Sentinei.
The condition of the county Jail is
receiving merited ventilation. 1t is
certainly a disgrace and a shame to
the county. When the paltry sum
of $4,000, or tax of six cents on one
hundred dollars of valuation, will
wipe out the disgrace, he who votes
against the appropriation ought to
blush to call himself man.-SOuth
Hdyen Messenger.
Some of the democratic brethren
of the North who have been ridicul-
ing the investigation of the political
murders in Copiah County, Mississippi,
and declaring that it was for political
effect, should read honestly the testi-
mony. For instance, the following
from ga rising young lawyer by the
name of Dodds," who took occasion
to say that 81 am no Bourbon, but a
Conservative Democrat" This is
part of his testimony, which is worth
repeating:
If you should send your biggest
man, General Grant, down into our
country to organize the negroes, he
would be killed at once. All our
trouble last fall was among the
county supervisors. We were deter
mined to elect our men and get rid
of the independents. We would
have taken human life if it had been
necessary in order to get rid OF them.
Yes, we would do it if they had a
majority of the votes. In some
places | deny the right Of franchise to
the majority, and believe in quail
fication to limit the suffrage. We
limit it anyway. | believe it is a
moral obligation to get rid of the In
dependents, even if they are in the
majority, and that opinion is shared
by the good white people. That was
the cause of our trouble last fall
Inter ocean.