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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
elected.

elected.
From some of bis incidental expressions,
and from his well-known opinions upon the
subject of suffrage and the states to regulate
it, my conclusion is that he would have
been disposed to let that question remain as
it stood before the war; With, however,
such amendments of the Constitution as
would have prevented any but those who
were permitted to vote in federal election
from being included in the enumeration
for representatives in Congress-thus in
ducing the recent slave states, the purpose
of increasing thcsr congressional influence
and power, to gisB the ballot to black men
as well as white.
Nor would Mr.. Lincoln have been vindic-
tive against the masses who had been in
arms against the Government. Educated, as
the people Of the South had been, in the
doctrine that the Union was a confederation
of states, from which any state or a number
of states might withdraw, he would not
have regarded tue attempted secession as
being treason, nor would he have regarded
as traitors any of the Southern peopls except
those who, while continuing to hold federal
offices and to draw their pay from the Fed
eral Treasury, used the influence of their
positions to overthrow the Government
whose servants they were. For them he
would have forced no forgiveness; to them he
would have granted no pardons. They were
guilty of treason for which there could be
no palliation. These, however were COM
parativel, few.
THE SECRET OF LINCoLN's GREATNESS.
The war on the Part of the South. was
revolutionary. 1t was not only SO considered
by other nations, but by those who admins
tered the Government after the war was
euded. Officers of higher standing in rhe
Confederate army were appointed to federal
offices by General Grant. The Vice-presi
dent of the Cnnlederacy, when subsequently
in Congress, was teated with great respect
by both parties. Two of the members ol
the Cabinet, and nearly every one of the
Southern senators in the last and present
Congress, held distinguished civil or military
positions under the Confederate Government
| lh's moulu uot, coulu not, w Ine Cast
had they been guilty of treason. They were
revolutionists, not traitors, and as such they
would have been treated by Mr.. Lincoln.
Nor would Mr. Lincoln have appointed t,
Southern offices such men as unfortunatel
were appointed, whose chief mission seemed
to have been to enrich themselves, overloa,
the state wlh debt and perpetuate th
sectional dscord which had always to som
extent, existed, and which had been aggra
vated and intensified by the war.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Proclamation.

BY these presents ye will know that i,
Nathan W. Porter, having recently assumed
the charge of Tatnall's fine dairy farm in
New Castle Hundred, am prepared to fur
nish the citizens of Wilmington with the
Simon Pure lacteal fluid. My cream has a
richness combined with mellowness which
makes it very popular with the educated
palate.
All orders left with Mr.. Bowers at 215
West Second street will receive prompt at
tention.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Listen to Your Wife.

The Manchester GUARDIAN, June Sth, 1888,
says: AT one of the
"Windows"
Looking on the woodland ways! With
clumps of rhododendrons and great mas
ses of May blossomsl!l ''There was an in
teresting group
1t included one who had been a "Cotton
spinner" but was now SO
Paralyzedl!
That he could only bear to lie on a reolin-
ing position.
| This refers to my case.
was Attacked twelve years ago with
'Locomoter Ataxy"
| "a paralytic disease Of nerve fibre rarely
ever cured) and was for several years barely
able to get about
And for the last Five years not able to
attend to my business, although
Many things have been done for me-
The last experiment being Nerve stretch
ing.
Two years ago was voted into the
Home for Incurablesl Near Manchester,
in May, 1889.
am no advocate; For anything in
the shape of patent" MedicinesP
And made many objections to my dear
wife's consent urging to try Hop Bitters,
but finally to pacify her
Consented!
had not quite finished the fist bottle
when felt a change come over me. This
was Saturday, November 81. On Sunday
morning felt SO strong | said 10 my room
companions, 81 was sure could
"Walkl
So started across the floor and back.
| hardly knew how to contain myself.
was all over the house. | am gaining
strength each day, and can walk quite safe
without any
"Stick!'
Or Support
am now at my own house, and hope
soon to be able to earn my own living again
have been member of the Manchester
"Royal Exchange
For nearly thirty years, and was mos
heartily congratulated on going into tn,
room on Thursday last Very gratefully
yours, JOHN BLACKBURN,
MANCHESTER (Eng) Dec, "a. 1sS3
Two years later am perfectly well
EB None genuine without bunch o
green Hops on the white label. Shun al
the vile, poisonous stuff with "Hop' {
| q, tIa,r
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

tB None genuine without bunch of
green Hops on the white label. Shun all
the vile, poisonous stuff with "Hop" or
"Hops" in their name.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Fire Alarm Signals.

2 Twentieth and Market streets.
Tenth and Orange streets.
Police Call.
6 Tenth and Walnut streets
2 City Hall.
3 Fifth and French streets.
A Front and Poplar streets.
5 Sixth and Spruce Streets.
g Eleventh and Church streets.
Z Third and Railroad Avenue.
8 Thirteenth and King.
1 Seventh and Railroad Avenue.
3 Second and Shipley streets.
A Front and Justison streets.
5 Second and jackson streets.
@ Maryland Avenue and Linden streets.
q Delaware Avenue and DUPONT streets.
8 Ninth and Madison streets.
4 Front and Searles streets.
2 Sixth and Tatnall streets.
A Fourth and Madison streets.
. Harlan and Hollngsworth Cos Yard
g Maryland Avenue and Cedar street
/ Warmers Wharf.
Q Heald and Lobdell SITS. South Wilm.
8 Eighth and Broome streets.
A Pennsylvania Ave. and VanBulen Sts
1 Thirteenth and Washington streets.
Test signal at a. M. each morning
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1885.
President Lincoln.
SOME "REMINISCENCES BY HON. HUGH
McCOLLOCH, EX-sECRETARY OF
THE TREASURY.

Mr.. LincoIn's Cabinet Omccr Recalls His
First Impression ortbe President-The
Joint Debate with Douglass-The Sc.
cret of Mr.. LincoIn's Power Over Men.
HIS story Telling Explained.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
SHERTSl SHIRTSI

If you are in want of perfect fitting
white shirt, 3O7 Market street is the place to
get them. All our shirts are our own make.
shirts made to order, ahd fit guaranteed.
w. H. Sincock, 307 Market street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
The Temperance Meetings.

The meeting last night was held in
Rockets, in Denny Street Methodist
church. The church was well filled.
The meeting was opened by the choir
singing Wonderful Words" " and
prayer by Rev. 7. p. Wise, pastor of
the church.
Major Holden made another excel
lent address, speaking particularly to
the young men present. warning them
of the consequences of forming the
habit Of using intoxicating liquors. lie
pleaded with the ladies TO Danish the
wine from their New-Year's receptions
and take stand in favor of Temperance.
IIo spoke slowlngly or the order OF
Good Templars and the grand work
this organization is doing throughout
the country, and urged the organization
Of a lodge.
Tonight the meeting will be held in
Trinity church, on Broad street. The
meeting will be under the auspices of
Jefferson Lodge, whose membership
will turn out in regalia.
At the conclusion Of the meeting
thirty names were secured for charter
for lodge of Good Templars, which
will be organized on Saturday night at
the meeting in the FultOn-Street Baptist
church.
The choir, led by Mr.. j. W. Reams,
furnished excellent music last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
TOO SMARTFOR THE THIEVES.
A Faithful servant illustrates az Attempt
10 Rob Her Master.
New York Times.

New lpih
A gentleman residing in an up Hwn
street one day last winter found he-
cessary to discharge two iemal, ser
wants for dishonesty. A near an lear
relative of his resided hard b, IN a
neighboring street. The two families
naturally were very intimate. When
summer came the respective families
moved out of town to village not far
distant in New Jersey. Not long since
a man called at the house of the first
gentleman's relative with box. He
purported to be a messenger from the
gentleman's wife, and desired to OBJ
tain a very valuable article Of wearing
apparel belonging to the lady. The ser
want in charge Of the premises, however,
refused to deliver the goods, when the
fellow further produced a letter from
the lady and what purported to be set
of keys belonging TO various trunks IN
the house. The servant in charge oil
the house was still incredulouS. and the
would-be thief went away without has
booty. Some days aiterward woman
called at the same house with demand
for some property which had been left
on the premises by former tenant.
This demand was as bogus as the first.
The woman had never been authorized
to call for the articles for which she
prolessed to have been sent, and both
pretended messengers were unquestion'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
Rriefs and Personals.

Board Of Directors of the Chamber o.
Commerce meet this evening at {
o'clock.
The Dispatch is assured that the
charge upon which Policeman COlgin
was dismissed from the force was mol
of being asleep on his post, but Of being
absent from his beat for one hour and
fifteen minutes.
The Governor yesterday pardoned
George Adams, who was fined 500 and
sent to jail for one month in PittSylya-
MIA, in November, 1854. for attempting
to influence a voter by threats. Adams
was kept in Jail for non-payment of the
fine. The Governor also removed the
political disabilities Of Robert Hopkins,
convicted of petit larceny in Petersburg
in 1882, and sent to jail for ninety
days.
Mr.. W. y. RufIin, of Danyille, is in
the city.
The hot weather is now upon us in
earnest, and people in large numbers
are preparing to set out for the White
Sulphur, Old Point, and the various
other popular resorts by mountain and
sea.
At a regular convention Of Jeher-
son Lodge. X. of P, ID. d. G. c.
T. i. Williams installed the following
officers George W. Kersey, P. C. !;
+. r. Chapman. c. c.; W. 6. Stubs.
V. c.; NJ. +. Whitehurst, Prelate; j.
j. Davis, NJ. at A.. j. o. Phillips, l..
&. Robert Atkinson, o. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
REBUKING A POLITICIAN.
Lawyer Baeke sent to jail Tor Improperly
Approaehius the Court.

A Louisville (Ky.) special says: In
the City Court this morning Judge X.
II. Thompson created a profound SEN
sation during the trial Of Edward
Early, fireman, for assault and bat
terry, by administering the following
rebuke to Richard Bache, q prominent
politician: "Mr. Bache, on last
Thursday you approached me in
a manner which not only re-
tiected upon the Court. but was
an insult to myself. You claimed to be
political factor in the Ninth ward, and
intimated that if | didn't want to an
tsgonize the element there would deal
leniently with Ed. Early. My purpose
in bringing you here is to stamp your
conduct in manner which will show
my disapproval. know it has been
custom with some people to approach
the Court in the way in which you did,
but you are a man Of intelligence and
ought to know better. | now intend to
make an example of you. The Court
cannot keep itself free from the suspicion
Of unrighteous practices if it would
permit itself to be approached as you
did me on the occasion referred to.
Mr.. Bache, you stand committed to jail
for six hours, which is the very limit
imposed by the Law for such conduct" :"
Judge Thompson's tone, in pronounc-
ing these words, implied a feeling of
regret that be could not iniict heavier
punishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
Tho New City Hall.

Messrs, Wait, Cutter & Colmau,
architects Of the City-IIall plan, de.
mand for their commissions and for
other expenses IN the construction O.
TIE building about 100000. The
Committee on Grounds and Buildings
offer them $4,000. Mr.. Wait, who
appeared before the committee. was
not prepared TO accept or reject the
offer, and has returned to Boston tC
consult his associates.
1t is believed that proper under.
standing will be arrived at very shortly
and that there will be no unnecessary
delay in forwarding the work, which
the people are very anxious to see com
menced.
1t will take the architects until the
18th of September to prepare the work.
ing drawings, specifications, and sche
dulles for bidders. Then these paper,
will have to be revised here. Their
thirty days will be required to get il
bids.
1t is understood that the Hallowell
Granite Company of Boston will put il
a bid for the erection of the building
a bid which will give the committee
choice Of Maine or James-river grant,
at figures to be named for each. How
ever, it seems pretty well determined
that the hall shall be of our OWL
granite,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday morning at the Police Court
Julius Smith, L. Myers, and B. Ny
ers, fined al each for keeping dogs
without licenses.
William II. White, creating a dis
turbance. Ordered to pay costs.
Robert Jenkins and Jack Melon
ough. charged with unlawfully assault
ing, beating, and threatening to Kill
Robert Rice. Sent to the Chesterfield
authorities, the offence having occurred
in that county.
Campbell Hurst. disorderly conduct
in the street. Fined 81.
Jack Foster alias James Foster, OBJ
tanning goods under false pretences.
Sent to jail for fifteen DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
Manchester Matters.

Monday morning a gentleman, pur-
porting TO be connected with the man.
agement of the asylum in Williamsburg,
brought to the residence of Mr.. j. II. FOs-
ter. in this city, Miss Mildred Shackle-
ford, who had been an inmate of said
asylum for a number of years, and asked
that she be allowed TO remain there
for a short time till gentleman who
lives in Manchester, but who was in
Richmond, returned. Mr.. Foster as
sured him that the gentleman whom he
was expecting from Richmond had
just passed, but he insisted that Mr..
Foster must be mistaken, and
left the lady, saying that he
would drive up to the gentleman's S
house. but would return in few min
utes. He left, but has not since put in
an appearance. No explanation has
been given for this queer act, and no.
thing has been heard from the man.
Miss Shackleford went from this city to
the asylum several years ago when her
mind was in an unsound condition. She
was pronounced entirely cured about a
year ago, but her family having all died
out. and she not having either home
or relatives, she has been kept at the
asylum, and since the asylum fire,
several weeks ago, she has stayed with
private family until she was brought
here. She says the name Of the man
who came up here with her is Buddy
Cloud. and that he attends to carrying
patients to and from the asylum. Mr..
Foster would like for this gentleman to
put in an appearance and explain him
self.
An effort will be made to have the
Legislative Convention. which is to be
held for nominating candidates for the
House Of Delegates from Manchester,
Chesterfield, and Powhatan, held in
this city this year. Such convention
has not been held here for years, if
ever.
There are several halls here which
will suit admirablyto hold the COnyen-
tion in, and other ample accOmmoda-
tions can and will be provided.
A regular meeting of the City Coun-
eli will be held Friday night. Among
other matters to be disposed Of is the
election of city attorney.
The Musical and Dramatic Associa-
ton will have a rehearsal tonight Of
musical entertainment to be given Mon
day night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
Steamer Gems Excursions

This beautiful steamer is advertising
some very attractive excursions. On
every Sunday morning she makes a
trip to City Point and Monitor Fleet at
o'clock, returning at 5 p. NJ. NEARLY
all day, and Sunday afternoon at
o'clock to Dutch Gap. On every Mon
day she makes very attractive all-day
picnic trip to City Point and Monitor
Fleet, leaving here at A. NJ. and re-
turning at P. NJ, thus giving all day
to excursionists, enabling them to stop
off at any wharf between here and City
Point, or at that place, or on board
United States monitors, whose COM
mander has kindly given our citizens a
cordial invitation to visit his fleet. This
is a tirst-rate fishing and picnic trip.
On every Wednesday, Friday, and Sat
urday afternoons she makes a delight
ful trip to Dutch Gap in the cool of
the afternoon. We have made one of
these trips recently, and it gives US
pleasure to recommend them to all of
Onr citizens, especially in such a hot
spell as this.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
UNKNOWN LADY'S RASH ACT.
Leaping from a HIgh Rock into the sound,
with Suicidal Intent.

\ New Haven Conn., special says /:
4 mysterious affair occurred recently
at the Double Beach House, near this
city, whiCl, on account of the respecta-
bility of the parties involved, has been
kept profound secret, and was only
partially revealed to-day. The name
of the unfortunate lady has not been
diyulged.
A carriage containing two hand
sOmely-dressed ladies and two little
children from ten to twelve years of
age drove up to the hotel, and the elder
of the ladies, who was apparently the
mother Of the children. entered the
house. The younger lady walked di-
rectly toward high rock overlooking
the sound, on the south side Of which
i, very deep hole. When she reached
the rock she threw aside her parasol
and hat and leaped into the sea. In
her fall she struck the ragged edge Of
the cliff. When she arose to the sur
face she made no attempt to save her.
self, and seemed determined to die.
Her sister, as the other lady proved to
be. remained in the house with her
children, and manifested no emotion
on being told of the occurrence.
Two boatmen with skiff finally sue
ceeded in saving the woman. They
took her ashore and laid her on the
grass in an exhausted condition. In
her leap she had struck her kneepan on
the rock and fractured it badly and her
slipper was filled with blood. The in
lured woman's sister would neither give
her own name and place of residence
or that of the would-be suicide, and
gave orders to have DR.. F. ii. Russell,
No. 1870 Elm street, called. The Doc
tor soon afterward arrived and attend
ed to the injured knee. He was eX-
tremely reticent and absolutely refused
to furnish any clue to the identity Of
the woman.
One of the children said that he at
tended school on High street, but fur
ther than that no information can be
obtained, and it is believed that there
is a sensational story behind the at
tempt at suicide of what is supposed to
be a member of one of New Hayen'S |
best families.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
An Invasion Of Frogs.

An Eagle Pass (TeX.) special says /:
Frogs are producing a sensation here.
Three days ago they made their ap-
pearance. and have multiplied so rapid
ly that the earth is literally covered
with them. and it is scarcely possible
to step on the ground without crushing
them. They range in size from a pea
to walnut, and in color resemble diff
ferent shades Of green and brown.
They are moving TO the southeast,
and are seen in every direction
in countless numbers. Ranchmcn living
a distance in the country report the
prairics living mass Of frogs, and that
all steep-banked arroyas are squirming
masses Of small frogs which have fallen
in and are unable to hop out. There
are none on the Mexican side of the
Rio Grande river. No satisfactory ex-
planation Of the phenomenon has yet
been given. This country is so dry
that frogs heretofore have rarely been
seen. The Mexicans, who are very SUI
perstitious, are much concerned over
this singular visitation, and predict dire
results.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
The Catholic knights Defauiser Tarns

A Louisville (Ky.) special SAYS John
L. Hickman. who about two years ago,
as grand treasurer of the Catholic
Knights Of Amenca, embezzled some
$4,000 of that orders money and sud-
denly disappeared from his home at
Grafton, W. Va, has been found and
will probably suffer for his indiscretion.
lie last night presented himself to SUI
preme-P President Russell, at Lebanon,
Ky, and was forwarded to his home in
West Virginia. lie offers no compro-
mise and makes no propositions, but
hopes to do so when he sees his friends.
He is not held under arrest. but is sub
ject to constant surveillance of the Off
GERS and will not be allowed to return
to Mexico, where'it is thought he has
been hiding. Hickman came by ar
rangement from San Antonio, Texas,
and was dead broke. There are six in
diCtments on file against him. one for
embezzlement and five for forgery. it
being alleged that he forged his bond,
as all the sureties denied that they ever
signed it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
A MODERN FRA DIAVOLO.
A Handsome and Popular Youugster Found
TO BE Burglnr.

10 BE a Burglar.
A Washington telegram says The
police Of this city yesterday arrested
William b. Brooks alias Williams, at
Laurel, Nd, ON a charge Of house.
breaking. Brooks, who is a man Of
twenty-six years of age, took up his
residence in Laurel about three months
ago, and, being rather handsome fell
low. Of good manners and well dressed,
soon became a great fayorite, and, de-
spite the fact that every one in the
town was totally ignorant Of his ante
cedents, married one Of the most beau
tiful young ladies of the place.
Brooks represented himself as being
the captain Of vessel, and was fire.
euently absent from home on business
connected, as he claimed, with shipping
interests. 1t appears, however, that
Mr.. Brooks's frequent trips away from
home were for purposes ofrobbery, and
during his stay in Laurel nearly every
house where he became intimate was
mysteriously robbed. Last Monday
night he left his wife, telling her that
he had been ordered to take his boat to
Baltimore. and going to the house of
Mr.. Dennison, a wealthy farmer OF
Prince George county, robbed it Of s200.
The case was placed in the hands Of the
Washington police, who, finding that
Brooks answered the description Of a
very noted burglar, arrested him. He
has been turned over to the Maryland
authorities, who want him on about
twelve charges, comprising nearly every
kind Of robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-09
~ BELIEVE / CAN WALK"
Strange improvement In the Case OF a Lady
Twenty YearsllI.

/.
Twenty Yearsiu.
A Boston special says: Mrs. W. W.
Barron is over sixty years Of age, and
lives in Watertewn. For the past
twenty years she has been an invalid
and has been confined to her bed and
chair all the time, not being able Ia
take STEP. On Saturday after.
noon, June 9th last, she sat in her chair
as usual. Another chair was near, and
she desired to change to it from the one
which she occupied. She could net
quite reach it, and in attempting to dc
so fell fiat on her face. Her husband,
who was in another room, heard the
noise Of the fall, rushed in, took her in
his arms and carried her to bed.
~ believe l am growing weaker
every day." she said.
She was given some morphine and
fell asleep. Late that evening she was
given more morphine and some whiskey.
Again she fell asleep, and when she
anVhc ShS oaiu W HtI uuoOdlh
think can walk" Her husband look.
ed incredulous, but she arose and
stood at the side of the bed
then walked around the foot to the
other side of the bed, standing erect.
Her husband and daughter were greatly
astonished, and word Of the achievement
went about town, although it was not
thought best to have much said until il
appeared probable that the improve
ment was permanent. Mrs. Barron ha,
gained in strength every day, walking
one day thirty feet or more. The ply
sician who has attended her through al
her sickness says he regards it as q
most wonderful case.