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Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30
"A FAMILY NEWSPAPER
VOLUME vIII-NO. AZ.

1 WTHARF LOT FOR SALE.--The Lot situate
NV on the Christiana, opposite the old Swede'
Saanreh, extending 195 feet on the creek and abou
IOO ieet deep, extending back TO the Rail Road an,
seventh street, being go feet front on the Railroad
ana lSy on Seventh street, is now offered at Private
sale. The above lot is all fast land, and will make
an excellent wharf A good stone wharf is there al
The present There is also good quarry On the prem.
ises Terms easy. MCDANIEL IL HARVEY,
! march ~ Corner Of 3D. aud King Streets.
| SIAWLS! SIlAWLS THE subscriber has Just
| ~ received large assortment of Spring Shaws
such as Thibet, Cashmere and Mousene de Lame
much lower than the same quality sold for last
season. Call and see them at 49l Market street.
ap l5-if JESSE t. BoNSALL.
| NEAT LAWNS Very pretty lawns, small fig
1 ufes, IN pink, blue, buff, puppies &c, for chill
drens wear Just opened and for sale at the present
low pricesby N. w. PALMER
march 90
A ND STILL THEY COAlE.--A lot Of good Mousse
lin de LANES, handsome styles, just received and
eng Fl lsa and 20 cents per yard sgeh as have
march % No. 40 Market Street.
NEW CARPETS.-lust received another lot of
~ splendid Imperial, Ingram and venitian Carpets,
and for sale at GO Market street, by
march 29-G S. BUzBY.
GNGHAMst GlNGIIAMs !-Earlston and
~ French Ginghams Of new and rich styles Also,
Monterey Plaids, new article, suitable for the pre.
sent season, for sale at No 49t Market street, by
ap lo-u JESSE 7. BoNSALL.
DoMESTIC GooDs-The SUBSCRIBER has iust
~ opened good assortment of Checks, Tickings,
Table Diapers, Mariners Stripe, brown and bleach,
ed Sheeting and Shirng Muslins, all of which will
be sold at a small advance bv
JESSE T. BoNSALL,
ap lo-tt d94 Market street,
DARAsoLS, PARASoLETTS AND SUN
I SlIADES.-Just received, large assortment of
the above goods, of the latest style and for sale
cheap, by JESSE It. BONSALL
ap Io-tf dg2 Market street
IRISH LINENS-Just opened at 49, Market
l street, II good assortment of Shriing Linens of
ne most approved manufacture, warranted all
Linen. and for sale cheap, hv
op 15--f JESSE T. BoNsALL.
OH CLOTHS.-A good ussortmen, of floor cloth
~ ior sale by H. GARRETT " CO.
march ~ Shipley ST. above %.
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Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30

OIL CLOTHS.-A good assortment of floor cloth
~ for sale by II. GARRETT " Co.
march ~ Shipley ST. above 3D.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30

upon which was extended her motionless form
weeping in alIthe bitterness of desolate heart
She was now 10 take last look of the sweet
pale face upon which still fingered the spirits
smile. 1t was moment of agony
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30

DARAsOLS, PARASOLETTS AND SUN
I SllADES.--Just received, large assortment of
the above goods, of the latest style. and for sale
cheap, by JESSE T.. BONSALL
ap lo-u 400 Market street
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30

ND STILL THEY COME.-A loi Of good Mousse
lin de aines, handsome Styles just received and
seilng a. lei and 20 cents per yard, lsuch have
been selling at 20 cents.) w. JONES.
march 90 No. 13 Market Street
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30

NEW CARPETS,-lust received another LOT of
~ splendid Imperial, Ingram and venitian Carpets,
and for sale at 62 Market street, by
march 20-tf s RlTzRy
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30

GINGHAMS GlNGIIAAfS !--Earlston and
~ French Ginghams Of new and rich STYLES. Also.
monterey flaids' new article, suitable for the pre-
sent season, for sale al No 49i Market street. BY
ap lo-u JESSE T. BONSALL.
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G e N e X AL TOM NIB!
The Man In .NfsiufaUe.
POSITIVELY FOR THEE DAYS ONLY.


He will hold his Public Levees the JACKSON HALL,
l2th and Tuesday and cdnesday, 18th and Huh ,sts
day and evening Hours Monday evening, from II
O'Clock On TEesday and Wedassday, he viii hold THREE
Lerees Each day. the following hoursfrom liz 10
l-from 81 10 s. and from II to O'Clock.
Doors open half an hour in advance :!
This extraordinary and interesting little Man has
formed before Five Millions persons during the 81 three
years, including Her Majesty Queen Victoria OF England
the King and Queen of the French Nicholas the Emperor
Of Russia and all the principal crowned heads and nobility
Of Europe
II is four years since the 1.-THE General appeared in
Washington, and his weight precisely what
time, viz: Only Fifteen Pounds Z,
He is perfectly symmetrical in all his proportions: ho is
smaller than infant that walked alone,
elgent and graceful beyond conception He viii relate
his history and travels, of his reception
before the crowned heads of Europe, and appear an
his wonderful performances and beautiful costumes. incl
ding songs dances Grecan saines limitations of Napoleon
Bonaparte Frederick the Great, &c., DC He win also
appear in the beautiful dress before Queen Vic
oria, his elegant Highland costume, Ne.
tSj The magnificent presents Jewels, &c received from
Queen Victoria Louis Philippe the Emperor of Russia,
and other European sovefeigns. viii be exhibited The
generals elegant miniature equpage. consisting pipmy
ponies, chariot and eln coachnan footnan in livery
will be in front of jackson Hall every day AT O'Clock
and O'Clock, and VIII promenade the public daily
Notice TO the Public!
This is positively the last time that General Tom Thumb
will ever be Washington he retres forever from
public life he has paid brief visit TO the princi.
pal cities in the Union. His engagements such that he
visit Georgetown, he appears Thursday next
at the Lyceum Hall, Alexandria, and proceeds direct TO
Richmond, Norfolk and Baltimore
Admission % children under 10 years half price
Reserved places 80 cents children half price.
April S-5t
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From our Army Mt Vera Cruz.
HEADQUARTERS OF TIE AMY.

Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz, March %, 1917.
SIR: Yesterday, Of ten 10-inch mortars be-
ing in battery and the abors for planting the remainder
of heavy metal being in progress, addressed, two
O'Clock p. m, summons TO the Governor OF Vera Cruz
and within the two hours limited by the bearer of the
flag received the governors Copies of the two
papers, (narked respectively and b. herewith
closed.
II will be perceived that the governor, who, it turns
out the commander OF both places chose against the
plain terms of the summons, to suppose me TO have de-
manded the surrender of the castle and OF the cjtywhen
in fact from the non-arriva OF our heavy metalprnci-
mer.
On the return of the flag, with that reply, at
dered the seven morars in battery to open upon the city
In short time the smaller vessels Of Commodore Perrys
squadron-two steamers and five schooners TO
previous arrangementwh him, approached the city with
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epoo eusiomhoue for grain ports viii carry IA 900 q
OF corn. Besides this there now loading in this town
for the places vessels capable Of carrying 100 quar-
t-rs being, together 10000 qusefs in prospect uwine
10 the easehy winds the arrivals have been few
There has been destructive intimidation In Hungary,
the waters having risen higher than since 1909
There have been serious in different parts OF swift
zerland prevent the expectation of Al cxto Ca
endo persons killed and several severely wound
ed by the military
The Manchester Courier the result, OF careful IN
quy that OF l79 mills Manchester 80 were working
f iime 6s short time, and IL have stopped while out Of
total of Al 600 hands, Y 900 working fun nme, 5000
short time have stopped adds that the average
number OF working hours in the day Manchester Is under
seven average Oldham, Ashton, and the surround
ing district, about eight
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A GRICULTURE AND GARDENING.

n and Fertilizng Land, vol, London.
Muhlenburg O Grasses, vol
Brideenan's Young Gardeners Assistant, vol.
Stephens Manual of Practical Draining, volume. Lon
don, 1886
Whiteley's Application OF Geology Agriculture, VOL
London.
johnson on Manures and Fertilizers, vol, London.
British Husbandr tine Farming Practice OF the various
parts of the United Kingdom, vol, London.
Outlines of Flemish HusbandTy the Farming OF East and
West Flanders, vol, London.
Useful and Omarnensal Planting, vol London.
Sir Henry SIeuarf on Landscape Planting, vol.
Lindiey's Guide the Orchard and Fruit Garden, Amer
lean edition, by Floy.
Dana's Muck Manual for Farmers
McIntosh's Practical Gardener, vol, London.
Loudon's Encyclopedia of Agriculture, vol London.
Loudon's Enc yclopadia of Gardening, vol London.
Johnsons Farmers Encyclopaedia and Dictionary OF Ru-
raj Affairs, vol, Philadephia.
Randophs Culinary Gardener, adapted 10 the climate OF
Virginia, ] vol, 81 cents.
Hsywards Science of Horticulture, vo London
Squareys Agricultural Chemistry for the practical far
mer, vol, 50 cents
Soy's Rural Chemistry, the in its relation Ag
riculture, l vol, London.
Caule their breeds, mana cement, and diseases vol
edge,
The Complete Grazier and Farmers and Cattle Breeders
Assistant, by Lincolnshire Grazier, vol, London.
nd variety other works, extensive for the limits
Of advertisement, including many ac ulual chem
isty, cattle, bees poultry the orchard, the
flower garden the kitchen garden, manures, botany, the
green-house, 8c Many ofthem just imported from Eng
land f. TAYLOR.
Aurl
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NEW York Tailoring Extablishment.--W I. JEN-
~ NIAGS CO, 2sl Broadway, New York-Pennsyl-
yania avenue, 9th street, Washngtonhave Just
ceived large assortment of goods suitable for spring and
summer wear, consisting OF light French and English
cloths cashmerette tweed &c, Tor fancy and plain
single miiled cassimeres, Goetha, linen, &c pants
Marselles Valencia, and Chay, Tor vests and great
riety oil fancy goodall OF which will be made order in
their usual style OF neatness and elegance prices
the times.
w. I. J. Co have also on hand large assortment of
ready made garments. Of best quality and fashionable
STYLE together with Shirts crava understands, suspendes
gloves hosiery, &c that gentlemen may emergency be
hted with fashionable suit at moments notice.
April lO-lm. IIuiru
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RuA. GREEN. .9mcffoneer.

DY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court Of Washing
ID county, d. c., passed the 9th July last and
med by the Circuit Court d. G. for said county, shall
sell, public auction, the highest bidder, certain uhm-
proved real in the city Of Washington whereo
Borden M Voorhees, died sezed that say wit All of
lot NO 30 in square No I27 and part of lot No 81 in said
square, being Nth the residence Of Mrs.
hacqmo Sale TO take place Monday, the 18th day Of
April next, at o'clock D. m
lennsi one ouh cash the residue in three equal pay
nents OF SIX Twelve, and eighteen months from sale with
interest on notes satisfactorily endorsed.
80, SARAH VOORHEES,, Guardian.
April 6-dts A GREEN Auctioneer
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Col ID may NOT be led into trap He had not heard OF
the change in the march of Gen Wool The nsng IN
Taos valley undoubtedly but part OF the plot Mr.
Caldwell left Santa Fe the 81 OF February, and Your
letters must be interesting from there, &c, &c. l.
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ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

The following interesting news get from the Bal
tirnore Sun OF this morning. The sun must have us
an express through this city last night 1t shows what
enterprise do. and press has done more in expe
riments OF this nature. than the Sun"
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Hon VIZ. L. Manor, Secretary OF War
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army
Or TnE UNITED SrATEs OF AMERICA

lamp w asnlnrtD1, before terI lruZ, MATCH
The undersigned, Major General Scott, genera-n.c
OF the armies OF the United States Of America in altl
to the close blockade of the coast and port OF v
Cruz, previously established b. the squadron u'
Commodore Conner, OF the navy OF the said States,
ing fully invested the sad city with oyerwAt,
ing army as TO render ii impossible that Its gaTr1
should receive from without or reinforcem'hl
any kind and having caused to be established baie
competent 10 the speedy reduction OF the said CITY
the undersigned deems it due 10 the cpurtesles OF wal
like cases, as well as the rights OF humanity TO sunni
ms eycellency, the governor and commander-lncha
the city OF Vera Cruz TO surrender the 10 the u
OF the United States OF America, present beor
place
The undersigned, anxious to spare the beautiful c
Vera Cruz from the imminent hazard of demolition
gallant defenders from useless eson of bool, an
peaceful inhabitants and children. inclusTl
from the inevitable horrors of triumphant assault
dresses this summons TO the intelligence, the gallant
and patriotism, no less than to the humanity OF hs1
celency the governor and commander chief OF Va
Cruz.
The undersigned is not accurately informed whe
both the city of Vera Cruz and the castle OF San w
d'Uloa be under the command of his eyceency
whether each place has its own independent conmal
but the undersigned novel BY the considerations avg
ed to above, may be willing TO stpulate that II Inc
should by capltula,on, be garrisoned BY part Of
troops, missile shall be fired from within the cN
iron ITS basons or walls, upon the CASTLE unless the
tie should previously fire upon the city.
The undersigned has the honor to tender to his ts
guished opponent, his excellency the governor AMI
manderin- chief of Vera Cruz the assurance of the
respect and consideration OF the Undersigned
WINFIELD SCOTT
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TINE only French Corsets tn Wnxhington.-Thcs sub
scrber, northwest 10Th street. door from PENN
yania avenue, in the proximity of tie lace stores has
hand
Colored and white Gong and short hp) corsets
the best quality at So
Also, large size oil that ve-known, elegant and
easy pattern, TO be with elsewhere in the
United States, and always recommended by the med
ical faculty
Elssler belts instead of corsets, fine article
Skirts, body and hair tourneurs
Shoulder braces for both sexes
Gentemen's money belts
Shoulder braces at 81
New style, from 81 TO 81 %.
Any ofthe above articles any time may be exchanged
supply OF new style corsets, TO be without acng
from 81 % to 81 30.
Also, corsets of the best linen drilling at 81.
April l0--5i MADAME CLERMON.
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From the Baltimore Sur
Further Intelligence from yern Cruz.

Arrirdl Of Com Perry Violent northr and resseis
sioreA sioop Of tcar iost-dpprehended loss Of the
Ohio.
We also have, by g overland express" the New
Orleans Picayune of the Sd instant which, BY arrival
from Vera Cruz, has items OF that occurred
previous TO the battle.
The Mississippi steam frgate, reported of Vera Cruz
the morning of the goth ut arrived the afternoon of
that day with Com Perry on board. His broad pennant
was hoisted the day the Mississippi, but it is said
that he designs using the rgae Rarilan also flag
ship, according as circumstances may require.
violent norther prevailed on the DIST ult, by which
five small vessels driven ashore. One of them, a
brig sunk, but her rescued BY boats from
other vessels. One of them is said TO be the French
barque which recently euded the blockade and run in
under the guns of the castle. OF war schooner
said have been lost in this gale, but her
known.
The Archelaus passed, when short time out from
Vera Cruz, large ship ashore, which Capt Bontelle
supposed to be the Ohio
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BALTIMORE Quo RAILROAD COMPANY
Washington Branch.
nN and after Monday next the 18th inst until further no
~ tice, extra train of will leave this depot Bal
timore at l2t o'clock p. M daily except Sundays The
regular trains viii continue heretofore viz. at q A. M
and 81 p BY. order: r. H. PARSONS
April 7-dtI7h Aypn,
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PAMPHLET Laws Last Session.-The subscriber bay
ing purchased the surplus edition of the laws &c. OF
Congress- passed at the session closed, has them for
sale.
The trade supplied at the usual discount
WIN. f. BAYLY, Pennsylvania avenue
April Std between lIth and 18th streets
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TREAT Events, ne described by great Historians,
VI and by other distinguished writer's Colected and in
part translated, by Francis Lieber. volume, 1877
April 6-a F. TAYLOR.
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IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH

IBy special overland express Of nearly one thousand mi
Exclusively for the Baltimore SUM-
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ITrnns .ation.l

The undersigned, comman ling general OF the ir's.1
sovereign State OF Vera Cruz, has informed himsel
the contents of the note which Major General "a
general-n-chief of the forces of the United States
addressed TO him under date of to-day demanding
surrender OF this place, and castle of Ulloa; and !
swer has TO say, that the above-named fortress rN
as this place, depend on his authority; and il beng
principal duty, in order to prove worthy of the el
dence placed in him by the government of the nahon
defend both points at all COST to effect which he COY
upon the necessary elements, and will make 1t go'
the last; therefore his excelency can commence bis
ratons OF war in the manner which he may cons
most advantageous
The undersigned has the honor 10 return TO the sens
ln-chie OF the forces of the United States the demons
TONS OF esteem he may be pleased to honor him WIZ
God and liberty
VERA Cruz, March %, 1sIT 80,
JUAN MORALS
To Major General ScoTT, general-in- chief OF the on
of the United States, situated IN sight of this piat
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in the death OF hundreds but the enemy could not be com
pelely routed aeconnt Of the supaS position he ecee
pied We gave hm understand Thar The Mexican soldier
fight brvey breast bses.zt, and without being deter
red neither by strength OF po-ton MOI by brosenness Of
heroic resignation The strength OF the enemy was 5000
men and 20 pieces OF artillery.
Ne lanxe lament the death OF Cob BarEa Lieut. Cob
AnonOs aud the commanders of battalion and quadrons
Luyando, Rios Pcna, besides oser officers Gen LON
baTdino, Col BTo, Col Rooha, Gen. Angel Gnznan, Lieut.
Coils Gallozo. Monerdeoc Andrade, JcoeFcal, Ouiiano
Basve, Onaie, and other chiefs and oicep wounded
lost my hose By glshp 10 one OF lte first charges
We destitute of sSaries for the wounded, and
therefore charge send Immediately the provisions
in your place. that they may the army, which has
done duty and saved ths honor of the national
God and Liberty, 9t esT Isl SANTA ANNA.
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~ his ErcrRencv D. Ramoa -4da,ae.


Ny FRIEND The hurry in which wrote my hast
spatch the government and the general order issued
the troops the field OF battle send aud suppose
the triumph of our has been celebrated your town
The OF supplies, together with the dyseneTy which
OF the general and chiefs the army and regulate my
operations accordingly They unanimously determined
ta the ought fall back points where supplies
might be had. have therefore determined retire by
way of Cedra Nanegas, and Aatebuila where 1
tablish a hospital for the wounded who
than 400 and also for the sick which will and
seek the enemy, provided the government furnishes the
have informed the government this effect under the
present date take all the world should
know IT. that the treason OF native Mexican prevented
me from gaining eomplets victory invaders.
soldier from the regiment of curassies native OF Sai,io,
deserted from Encarnacion and informed Gen. Wool
approach Gen. Wool prec ptatcy struck his camp aban
dong part of his train and provisions, and oecupi-
ed the mpregnabie position OF Angostura, which IL
possible reduce, Notwithstanding the great advantage
gained by troops who took of their positions three
stands OF coors and many pieces OF artillery God and
Liberty! SANTA ANNA
The companies OF Captains Webster and Felt of the
Massachusetts regiment, had arrived Matanoros; the
former stationed in the Plaza, the other IN Fort Pa
redes In Captain Webster's company not man was on
the sick lis and he lost the voyage. The
Flag speaks warmly OF the appearance of the
The two EdgecoSb companies OF North Carolina vol
unteers, left Matamoros for Camargo the goth ulio,
where they would await the arrival of the rest of the
giment
Three companies OF the Virginia regiment up the
river past Aiatamoros the 2lst TO Camargo.
difficulty occurred in Conbes billiard Mat
amoros, the It'll ut between II. c. De la Rose and
Mr. Muigan, when the former was instantly shot
through the head