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Year: 1879

The Kennebec Journal says it is an un-
doubted tact that the disintegration of the
Democratic and Greenback parties in the
Legislature is going forward rapidly. The
Greenbackers, especially those with Republi-
can antecedents, have become tired of listen
ing to the polite invitations Of "the spider to
the fly" and are quite well convinced that the
only object the Democrats have had in view
in the amalsamation has been to help Demo-
Gratis into all the principal offices.
Year: 1879

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cations The name and address OF the writer are IL
all indispensable, necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used,
Year: 1879

New Orleans Picayune: 1t is becoming
fashionable among intelligent men to send
card instead of going to party. Being out all
night dancing, and eating an indigestible sup
per while standing up, does not hurt the card.
Year: 1879

Our great and conscientious cotcmporary
of the Vicksburg Herald, or, to put it more
accurately, our cotemporary of the great
and conscientious Herald, denies having
made any attack on Judge Chrisman' AS
we cannot afford TO present even the ap-
pearanco Of doing the Herald an injury, we
submit its version AMI disclaimer:


To begin at the beginning, the Vicksburg
Herald never contained severe attack, or
any other kind of attack on Judge Chris
man. 1t never attacked him At all. No
readers of the Herald ever read any attack
on Judge Chrsman, or any other Judge, at
fhe time alluded to- We defy our cOtem-
,lorarv to rspyoduce any such attack. 1t
~i-, be- n iced by the public that The
COMET does not quote line of the attack
to which it refers. Why? Simply because
there was none to quote from The facts
are as follows: We quoted from the Brook
haven Ledger the proceedings of the anti
bull>dozing meeting in Beat No. 3, in Lin
coin county. That meeting sharply criti-
cised the Judge down there for allowing
bulldozers to give ''straw~bail, " etc We
said ''if this IS So" Governor Stone should
promptly remove the Judge and try another
one. The COMET says the Governor has
no power to remove Judges. We should
think any Judge with self-respect would re-
sign if asked to do so by the Governor.
We have shown there was no foundation
for the article in The COMET so far as it re-
fleets on the Judgment and fairness with
which the Vicksburg Herald is conducted.
Will our contemporary make the amende
honorable? :?


Technically speaking, perhaps the Herald
is not amenable to the charge of having
made severe attack on Judge Chrisman
1t. however, gave the resolutions of the
CASEY vile meeting, which it admits to have
been a severe attack, and assuming that
these proceedings made up a case against
Chrisman, proceeded to demand his re-
moval at the hands of the Governor.
The Herald surely will not deny that its
comments upon Judge Chrisman were very
unfair and unjust to him if he is the kind
of man and officer THE COMET has describ-
ed him. And on former occasions, the
comments of the Herald upon the same
officer seem to have been inspired by the
conviction that Judge Chrisman was not
willing or not able to perform his duty;
whereas, the truth is, he is universally re-
coenized by all the people of his district as
a firm and efficient support to the law-just
such a man as the district needs and as the
Herald wants. All we ask of the Herald
m Chrisman's behalf is that ii will be just
10 him and true TO itself
Year: 1879

We don't want to be understood as beini


inimical to ovations. The fact is we ar


not adverse to the custom, and our hearts


go out in amity to all who favor sucl


occasions. We are decidedly aud EN-


phaticalIy in favor of ovations. There il
always such an eyhilarating, refreshing
odor attached to them. We are oren an6
avowed enemies Of any man who does no
think an ovation great thing.


But, while this is the case, there is such
O. thing as overriding good thing 1t is
Just possible that the ovation custom is
about to be abused. 1t is about to be run
in the ground, so to speak. When the po-
tency of good thing becomes perverted,
then that thing becomes intolerable, and
our evaporation knows no bounds.


Before many sultry days roll lazily by,
we are to be inflicted with an ovation that
we sometimes read Of The intelligent
newspaper reader will at once observe that
we refer to the coming of Grant. 1t has
been proposed-and we don't hesitate to
say that the originator should be extermi-
nated-that when Grant arrives in San
Fransisco, that the news be Immediately
flashed to every city, town and hamlet In
the United STATES, and that firing OF guns
be inaugurated. Well, there is nothing
irregular in that, SO far as it refers to the
telegraphing part of it. But when we
calmly consider the fact that when it is
supper time in the Golden City it is about
midnight here, it materially changes the
phase of the programme. Suppose this
programme should be literally carried out.
Suppose that Grant should get to San
Fransisco in the evening. What would be
the result? 1t would be late in the night
here. After hours of wrestling with heat,
mosquitoes, midnight jewellers, tho un-
earthly yells of the iniqutous and festive
small boy and other contingencies, we will
suppose that we were victorious that we
had made good fght-out generalled the
combined forces of the enemy-and drop
ped peacefully into the arms of our congo
nia old friend, Morpheus would there be
any justice or humanity in our being wa
ked +? Would it be right to break our
slumber with the boom of an Internal
cannon Would it be decent for the avs
erage patriotic American to make an exhi-
hibition of his stentorian voice We think
not This is where we draw the line. II
an ovation has got to disturb whole towns
and communities then don't have it We
don't-as friendly as we are to the custom
want any such demonstration as that.
1t is an unpropitious time, and would be
an outrage upon society. And if such
thing should occur, as much as we depre-
cate harshnees, we will condemn the par>
ties thoughtless enough to participate
in such a wicked thing. Any man
guilty of such breach, need not look for
any mild words at the hands ofTHE COMET.
In fact he can set us down as bitter
enemies, and can safely calculate upon hav-
ing the riot act read to him semi-ocasion.
ally.
Year: 1879

A Buffalo Courier enjoyed the favor Of
an interview with Charley Backus during
the visit Of the San Francisco minstrels
TO that city recently, and this is what
Charley said to the representative Of the
paper: | have always regretted that did
not study for the base ballprofession, but
/ was a delicate child of aesthetic tempera-
ment. and used to work 16 hours day
sweeping out and so-forth in a store in
Rochester for six shillings week, and at
the end of the week they used to ring in
on me seven or eight old Canada coppers
which I couldn't pass. / carried my earn
ings home. Ny savings were uncomfort-
ably large / couldn't remain there. for
| knew 1t was only a matter Of time for
me to own the whole city. / didn't want
it. Ny forte was a vocalist. ] sing
Baby Mine" from actual observation. 1
am half owner Of one that is 16 months
old. This fact will account for the tender
and pathetic manner in which l render
that song. The only thing which | like
better is "Pinafore" That is new We
are the first to introduce it in this com
try. We sang it in the lunatic asylum III
Rochester the other day, and were going
to give it to the convicts in Auburn pris-
on, but were prevented on the ground
that cruel and inhuman punishment had
been abolished
Year: 1879

Arriving at the park the drill took place,
which was watched with interest by an i'm
mense crowd. The line was formed on the
east side Of the park, and the programme in
cluded drill by the Marshal and Grand
Commander, dress parade, marching
in review and counter-marching, etc. At
the close the Grand officers marched under
the ''arch of steel formed by the crossed
swords of the Templars, who stood facing
each other to the hall of Burlington Com
mandery, and the visiting Communicates
marched TO their hotels.


The procession was an exceedingly hand
some one and was very much admired. The
marching was good and the drill excellent;
and altogether the occasion was most in
teresting one.
Year: 1879

which many of them have seen in
successful operation, and ore which
they heartily indorse, and wish to
have introduced among them On
the score of economy, it is, eminent
~ superior to any system we now
have regarding Indian management,
and, as regards beneft,ins the In
dians IN every respect, we have only
to refer to the missions already al.
luded to for proof of its excelpr,r.
But above all things, this system is
to be recommended for its freedom
from change.


The question is often asked, and
nover with more pertinence than at
the present time, when the subject If
turning over the Indian Bureau 10
the War Department will be lead.
ing topic in the next Congress.
"What good has been done to the
Indians by the peace policy, and why
do we not see better results ?" The
answer is apparent to the most cas-
ual observer; it is the constant
change Of agents and the constant
change Of policy Of every new in
cumbent in the Office of Indian Com
missioner. What is wanted more
than anything is permanence Of plan;
and to accomplish this, a policy
should be adopted of having good
men like those named remain in po-
sition during good behavior, or so
long as they are accomplishing good
and beneficial results. This cannot
be done under our present system,
where every agent feels that his ~p,
pointment is only for four years and
change Of administration is sure to
turn him out of office. 1t is this
change, more than anything else,
which has induced so many men of
weak moral stamina to pay more at
tention to enriching themselves
than doing their duty and carrying
out treaty stipulations. This change
has more to do with our Indian trou-
bles than most people imagine. The
Indian mind is not given to cnange,
least of all sudden change of policy;
he may change his habitation and
roam about, but his mind is stoical
and liked; and it is only by long
series of years, and the most care
full and discreet exercise of judy
ment by those placed over him, that
he can be induced to give up the
wild legends and traditions of his
forefathers, and to adopt the man
ners and customs Of civilized life.


concluded next week.
Year: 1879

Much hay was injured by the heavy
rain storm Of last week. The crop is
more than an average, but the weather
has not been favorable for gathering it.


From every direction We hear that the
crops are looking finely. The recent
wet weather, although bad for haymak-
ers, was excellent for potatoes, which
promise Well
Year: 1879

4 vi thc DELAWARE OAZETTE.


Most soils suited for corn, potatoes,
wheat, ETC., will do for sugar beets, but
the best are light, rich and loamy, those
with larGe proportion of clay, if we'll
titled, producing very rich beets. Select
land which has been p,owed for one or
two years. say in corn or potatoes and If
II has had good coat of stable MANURE
during that time, so much the bet er.
Plow deep, in tie fall or as early in the
spring as possible; with a shallow soil it
Is best to use a subsoil plow, then..give 1t
thorough tilling just before seeding,
which will secure The quick sprouting Of
the seed ahead of the weeds.
The time of planting may be sail to ex-
tend from the middle Of April to the mid
die of June.


This information may be useful 10
those intending to engage in the sugar
beet culture, this season. There will be
good supply of the first quality of seed,
which will be furnished either by the
Commissioners of the State, or the Della
ware Beet Sugar Co., early in April due
notice of which will be given as soon as
it is ready.


1t is expected that premiums will be
offered as 1t was done last, and that there
will be market for all the sugar beets
grown in the State from this seed.


LEA PUsEY.
Year: 1879

The Odd Fellows of this city and State
are now preparing for grand reunion of
the Order, to take place at Rehoboth dur
ing the last of July or the first part of
August next. The committee having the
affair in charge met at Odd Fellows hall
last night, and appointed the sub-com-
mittees to make the necessary arrange
ments for the affair.
Year: 1879

For the Republican.


MEssRs. VRRNoN & Sons, Gents IL
am told that the publication of the
names OF the famous committee in your
paper of Tuesday last, has put some of
our citizens in the notion of looking af-
tor their interests amongst them; they
think at least that men that consent
(when it is voluntary acD to sit in
Judgment on their fellows, ought first
OF all to feel that they themselves are
entirely free from entanglements OF any
kind, and especially SO when they act
as jurors in such a case as they did.
They ought first to be free from debt,
men that can say that they owe no man
any thing. | did not think at the time,


neither did intend the publication OF
the list for the benefit of the public
in that particular, it was merely to let
it be known who the men selected by
the Judge were, their business qualti-
g ltions, &C., but it now appears that
the publication of the names was we'll
timed, for it has put some of their
creditors on the qm vire. There is a stir
amongst them sure, for they were in
close conclave with the judge at the
parsonage last evening, we may there
fore look for another communication
either from tho committee or parsonage.
or both together at an early day. H.


July llth, 1879.
Year: 1879

Yesterday morning while Lewis Fell


a twelve year old son of Samuel l.


Fell, residing it 1921 West Fourth st


was playing at the quarry lot Fifth and
Jackson streets, he slipped and fell e
ieet to the bottom of the quarry, In
his descent his head struck projecting
rock, tearing a rent in his scalp fvs
Inches long over the top of his head
Mr. Murphy, one of tue employees at
the quarry, carried him home, and
"neh the wound was washed it began
10 bleed so profusely that the boy begar
10 get very. weak. DR.. Grimshaw being
sent for arrived and sewed the scalp
together and now though weak the bow
VIII recover if erysipelas does not set
in. eo'
Year: 1879

Thomas }. Bowen, John F. Hitler,
Benjamin Walker and Thomas H. Rile,
will tomorrow leave this city for Rock :
land. This party intend to camp out
in the woods for about week. During
their stay they contemplate devoting a
greater portion of the time to fishing
tor black bass, a fish that is said to be
Very plentiful at this season of the wear.
While the party are camping ont sever
al of the members of the Gold room
will pay them visit. Their camp will
he named after our worthy Treasurer,
Francis Vincent. We wish them a
pleasant trip.
Year: 1879

The Building committee of the Lew
conrt with George Gray, ESQ.,, as their
counsel held meeting at the Water
office. There was considerable discus
sion, but nothing was done, the matter
remains as it was. The Levy court will
meet at New Castle on Tuesday next
and it will not be before the close Of
that session that another conference of
the committees will be decided upon.
Mr.. Ford the contractor is left to his own
discretion about the work, to let it re.
main idle or 60 on as his interest dic-
tates.
Year: 1879

Why not take drink over this
whole trouble, and then unanimously
tender the position Of Senator to
Gov. McMullin? This would oi
course defeat and displcOse nobody,
but would be the triumph and delight
to all. Think of it, will you, and let
us know at your earliest convenience
Year: 1879

In a spnlttcr comes my father-whom


supposed had gone
TO survey the sittmtlon and tell her to


lay it on;
To see her bending DER me as listen to


The strain
Played BY her and by the shingle in n


wild and wicrd refrain
Year: 1879

New York Evening Post Letter.


The publication of the news that the
Whitehall gold mine, near Fredericks
burg, Virginia, had bsen recently sold
to northern capitalists, and that opera
tiOns will be resumed under the new
owners next month, revives interest in
matter affecting the prosperity of the
south and indirectly to the whole coun.
try. 1t has lo.,g been known that gold
as well SIS other minerals exist in paying
quantities in several southern states.
The mines about Fredericksburg have
for many years yielded large returns,
$500, 900 having been taken out of sin
gle one. Statistics show that the best of
these mines may be reli d on to return
fifteen per centum on the capital ins
vested, which, if not a sufficient profit
to invite speculation is quite enough to
give the property a good business pros
peTity. It is a fact that some of the
severest battles of the war were fought
in gold mines All the battle. fields of
the Wilderness and Charlottesville are
regions where the intelligent and induss
triOus placer-miner can gather on an
average FIVE dollars day in gold dust;
and, as is always the case in mining, rich
prizes are hidden in the sacred soil to
reward occasionally the searcher with a
little fortune. Not that Virginia offers
the tempting prizes of the west, but she
holds in her soil a livelihood for any
educated and patient miner. One great
reason why mining in that state has
been unremunerative in the past has
been the expense of corporate organizes
ton. Attracted by the evident richness
of the mines, companies are formed with
an elaborate set of fancy officers at fancy
salaries who order fancy machinery. A
director is sent down, perhaps, who
knows more Of dry goods than mining,
and the result is loss aud failure. But
practical men, who are content to be
economical, industrious and patient,
have made and are making good busi-
ness profit out of the Virginia mines.
Gold is only one of Virginia's metals
A gentleman who is practically ac-
quainted with American mining informs
mo that the iron mines of Virginia are
as rich as can be found in this country.
Year: 1879




A terrible misfortune befell Elisn
BeIcher, a young woman employed in
the morocco factory OF Dwight q Co.,
Brooklyn, the other day. The girPs
duties were in an apartment where
machinery is used in dressing leather.
Miss Belcher was accustomed towear her
hair streaming loosely down her back.
In passing near a swiftly revolving thatt,
her black hair was caught and wound
about the iron rod. Before the machinery
could be stopped the girls scalp was
completely torn away from the back OF
the neck over the head to the eyebrows.
When released she presented a horrible
spectable. Strong men who were present
shuddered at the sight. Blood streamGd
copiously from the arteries and veins
that had rudely been torn asunder.
She was nearly insensible. Pending the
arrival OF surgeon, the large flap of
scalp was replaced temporarily and the
Girl was made as comfortable ss possible.
After her removal to st. Catharine's
Hospital, Miss Belcher was treated in the
usual manner In such cases. Her
recovery from the dresd ul shock to her
nervous system, considering the excessive
loss of blood, is extremely doubtful, even
if inflammation or other serious results
of the dislOcstion do not ensue.
Year: 1879

1T is given out by Treasury Officials
that the reduction of the public debt
next year will be unusually large.
There is a gradual increase in the income
both from the customs and rom internal
sources, with every prospect that it will
continue large for some time in the
future. In addition to this there viii be
the regulation display of economy Just
before the opening of presidential cam
paign The republican heads of departs
nents, with a view to making a good
display of economical management, will
find it convenient to put down the esti-
mates SIS low as possible, while a demo,
cratic congress, with the similar purpose
of showing how essential the party IS il
the people want cheap government, will
cut the appropriations down to the
lowest possible figure. The people often
wonder why these things can't be done
Just as well in other than presidential
years, but they never get any official ex,
PLANTATION.
Year: 1879

IT is not surprising that the Czar of
All the Russias has detailed a lot OF
extra policemen for duty in Siberia. By
this time nearly every respectable mems
bsr Of Russian society has been transport
ed cas-. of the Ural mountains, and un>
less the Gar is very careful some morn
ing his empire will tie-up: the exiIes
will be at the top and he and his civil
and military oficers will bs st the bot
Year: 1879

AN English medical journal complains
that the social position of doctors in
England il far from satisfactory. In
the army and navy it says it is simply
shameful, and in civil life he is consid-
cred by the aristocracy as only sort of
upper tradesman.
Year: 1879

To CAN RAsrBEBEEEs.-F'iIl the
can full of berries, set them in a
boiler of cold water, and bring the
water TO the boiling point. As the
berries settle, add more till the
juice reaches the top of the can,
then seal. In this way the syrup is
undiluted with water. Or put the
berries in stewpan with a little
water, let them boil four or five
minutes, dip into cans and seal up.
Year: 1879

or three weeks after it is dry enough
to stack will not pay the expense of
securing it. Leaving it in the field
IS a risk which 10 prudent merchant
or mechanic would incur in his
business.
Year: 1879




Under this caption the Catholic Mirror
speaks as follows:-There are lepers in
these days who do not go about clad in the
garb Of the loathsome, nor cry nUnelean,
unclean p to warn the passers by Of their
destructive presence. Neither in dress
nor in appearance do they differ from those
about them, yet they are putrid, foul in
soul and body, and their breath is pesti-
lential. They are the tellers of dirty stor-
les, the men who gloat over beastly jokes,
and who are never 50 happy as when they
are in crowd Of muck eaters whom they
can gorge with smut These are the mod
ern lepers who are more disgusting and
more dangerous than m9n delirious with
the yellow fever. The corrupt the inno-
cent and intensity the pollution Of those
already tainted. Eve. the presence Of
children does not deter them from their
damning amusement, and some Of them
even seem to prefer to pour their defling
discourses into the cars on the clean at
heart. And they are numerous these
plague-scatterers. They ars to be met
with everywhere, and whenever they are
not restrained by the company of women,
and are not discussing busines, or politics,
their conversation soon falls into obsceni-
ty. Even when joining in small talk,
their mind is alert TO turn and twist sim
pie expressions into suggestive phrases, and
their laugh is always heartiest whcn called
forth by piece of devils wit.