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Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1848-10-27

CONVENTION MEN BE AWAKE THE clique
'iers and leaders Of both parties are your bite
opponents. The people are your ffiends-a
tho lawyers, judges, Office holders, Office seek
ers and cliquesiers, with most of the arisiocrac,
of both parties, are opposed to Convention; be-
cause it is supposed it would bring abou, .
constitution giving all the power of choosing
all their public officers by the people, instead
OF having it done by clique who live on the
public plumber that falls 10 their share. Hence
these fellows abuse The -people-abuse and
SANDER every one engaged in The Convention
and Reform movement. Poor follows-they
see the people are eomiag and ucmble.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1848-10-27

Tnr INDEPENDENT DELAwARiAs.-This sheet
is owned and edited by John Newton llarker,
Esq. and its principal writer and controller, is
Mr.. James Montgomery. This paper has pro-
!essed to be independent, and If this indepen-
dencc means 10 be reckless u what is said and
done in its columns, let the public know it;
il |, means independent of political and other
vicious control, then, the sheet is changing lis
character. in its two or three last numbers
have appeared viiupeaiivc pieces, known to
be slandcrous, by every one who knows John
Rice, ESQ.,, intended merely as political abuse
to injure his election, (though from their known
injustice and violence they will do him good.)
Nov, who arc accountable for this abuse I Are
not those who control the Sheet Could these
abusive pieces appear withese'ihe sanction of
the editor and controller Then, these men a7-
pear 10 the public as the worst political offend
ers under the'prctext OF Independence they
suffer the most vicious abuse of ourselves as
well as other citizens. We have been request
ed to publish some statements disparaging Mr..
Grubh; whether true false, have de-
clined. Our columns are open 10 all proper
communications for the promotion Of virtue and
correction Of vice at all times, whether in high
or low places; but never for vicious purposes.
If the controllers of that sheet see proper to
continue its abuse of the Wing candidate, and
ourselves, so be il. We shall do them justice.
As to a certain candidate for Governor, il is
not the first time, by grea, many, that spite
ful scribbers have charged him with that of
which he knows nothing. The " three" COM
municaions in our last paper were each writ
ten by different persons who knew nothing, las
we believe) Of each others communications
Mr.. Luke p. kelley's communication, a very
respectable naiunlized citizen, in this paper,
will show that certain portion of tho misers-
BILE abuse Of Mr.. Rice, as well the false reilec.
ton upon worthy lrishmsn, is uniounded-
the rest nearly every person in this commu-
nifty belieres equally without foundation. Lei
every rejecting citizen ask himself what this
reckless course towards Mr.. Rice, one Of the
most useful, benevolent, and upright citizen
means ! Who are The authors, aiders and abei-
tors Of such shameful counsel
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1848-10-27

For the Billie liens Chicken.
A CURIOUS CRITTUR.

There Is little Doctor, a sort O. striped pig
little fellow, who came 10 our town not long
ago, but who renders himself very obnoxious
10 good citizens by his terrible iDngae-he SLAM
dtfs people singly OF by wholesale, who do not
think as he does. He is dangerous crittur =
you have no safely from his slanderous tongue,
II you admit him 10 your acquaintance or FAM.
ly. lie is VERY great man in his own con-
ceit, and is highly offended at the world for not
perceiving il He Is the same little chap which
your seniof editor tJok Zip so shortly and re-
bukcd so severely for his slanderons and un-
eentlemanly abuse Of the excellent. gentleman.
y and highly esteemed Doctor p, in tho
Wing Club Room, few weeks ago. This
little Doctor had better go to Mr.. McCcrkie.
Mr.. Perkins OF Esquire Boldly. and get bridls
for his tongue, or else his back may suffes .u'
the neglect.
MORALITY AND coon RREEIiiNd
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p. Anderson arose and remarked that she had
understood that five members intended 70 draw
their cards II the Bible was not introduced. -
He regretted this. and yet would say he knew
at least fre imes thai number who would draw
their cards u The Bible ioas isirsdue<d."
Mr.. Harvey IL now absent en- the coast Of
South America, az DR.. G.. well knew, when he
so vigorously ventursd 10 exposr the cause Of
the Division. Before leaving he wrote an arti-
Gle which the editor Of the Pledge and Standard
refused to publish. under The plea that "it
would call forth much more severe answer
from the Division, and Mr.. II. wonld have no
opportunity to reply" This article w1s after
wards published in the Chicken" Of Septem-
Dor Isl, 1918. As soon as il appeared, this
Kind hearted eonsiderate, Dr., who professed TO
be so fearful that Mr.. II. would be abused,
without an opportunity to defend himself, csmo
out 10 an article, which for scuuilily and sbuse,
must have drawn pretty largely upon even the
abundant supply which the DR.. has at his COM
mand. OF course the knowledge that bis oppo-
nent was ubseni at sea, had nothing 10 do with
thu extraordinary courage which he displayed.
lie has In this instance furnished an illustra-
ton Of tho lines,
SANDER that worst Of poisons, always finds
An easy cn .tancc 10 gnoble minds"
The above remarks may perhaps tend TO soi the
matter at rest, and show who is the friend Of
truth, and who the bgor." ] make them
from no opposition to the cause Of Temperance,
which lies near my hearij nor from desire 10
rhier Into war Of words with those who are
FAR mere accustomed 10 it than am. But
have fe'i compelled 10 write what have writ
ten, from a desire to see justice done to ono
whom ! am proud 10 call my friend, and who.
If at home, would not have been slack In vindi-
eating his own gpod name. f-f
| remain Yours. &c.
JAMES VfRKMIRE
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jackson Democratic Association.

At meeting of this association, held at Jackson Hall
on the 18th instant, the following resolutions unan-
mousy adopted, and ordered to be published in all the
democratic papers of the Union
Resoued That it is the duty Of the Democratic Assoca
ton OF the city of Washington watch, with sing
vigilance, every political of the federal party
whether secret openand give information reof to
the great democratic family Of the Union that it NAV
thwart the machinatons deceptions frauds false
hoods by which selfstyed whiggery-now become more
reasonable than Hartford convention Observation-Disclosures
ors to impose upon the people
ResOrsd That will ourselves to the utmost of
our abilities TO disseminate throughout the Union those
prime plies which prompt deserving the proud
title OF czsn of the United States of America stand by
and defend his country and her constitution and believing
that the perpeuIty of republican institutions only
be insured by triumph of democratic principles the
general election
Resoped That will leave honest exertion unred
to insure the triumphant election of the candidate who
may be nominated at the Democratic National Convention
to be held in the city of Baltimore ia may next.
Res0red That this association stands prepared furnish
any demands from democratic brethren any portion
of the Union in the form Of documents from pub
lie records any other which the association can
Piles, in refutng wing fasehoods popagaed for election
eering and insure the the
party.
The democratic papers throughout the Union are re-
speculy requested to publish the above resolutions
JAMES TOWLES,
President pro tenn.
z. W. McKNEw,
Recording Secretary.
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The war of the white and red still continues.
The wings have not yet decided whether they will
general or a civan--Mr. Clay or General Taylor If
they select Mr. Clay they will put forth directly the
principles of their party If they Gen. Taylor they
will resort humbugs and devicss for the purpose
of throwing their principles into the shade, under the plea
of noparty candidate whilst they know that he is
decided whig We find in the "Saem Qndana) Demo
craft letter from G. May, who declares that in the late
wing convention at Indianapolis, Mr. Albert S, White
ridcued all doubts upon the mater-said he " could
vouch for the fact that Gen Taylor was wing, good
and truetha his written pledges in the pocket o.
senator of the United Staies-that there were wings
present who had them-that if made chief magis
trae of this Union, his entire cabinet should be selected
from the whig party-and that none of the opposition
could ever obtain office through any agency of his"
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Who IL responsibility

The wings responsible at the bar of public opinion
for the continuation of this Ii they had acted
promptly and theoretically during the present Congress,
should have had early peace. This rests upon
the opinions OF Of the distinguished officers in
the army. But instead of cooperating in the vigorous
prosecution of the war, they have displayed the most
reckless opposition Letter after letter. article after a
ce has been poured from the press against it. Speech fol-
lows speech in both houses OF Congress Near ten weeks
have passed, and not regiment has been author
lied to be raised The recommendation of the
Secretary OF War has been dsregarded No money has
been raised; but difficulties have been thrown in the
way OF raising loans The money can be obtained on
the best terms, upon the Secretary's plan. But the
wings have their faces against it Speeches are now
going forth to raise panic in the market The chair
man OF the Committee of Ways and Means is attempting
TO prove that shall want twice much money the
Secretary estimates and the effect will be to enhance
the difficulty of getting it, Authorize duty tea and
coffee, and permit treasury notes to be issued, let
of these measures be adopted, and the money be
raised on excellent terms, as the Secretary wants it.
There can be doubt about all this and yet STUN
bling block is continually thrown in the way of the
loans
For these political ransgressions the day of reckoning
will come and dearly will the wings rue their oppos-
lion to the honor of their country the next presidential
election. They now sowing the wind to reap the
whrwnd; but, in the time, this "moral treason"
Is calculated TO produce its worst effect upon the enemy
As soon they the dlatory course of the wings
and suspect that they will not vote the supplies the Mex
leans will not only abandon all thoughts of negotiation
but they will begin to rally their scattered forces and
attempt to cut oil wing detachment of our army
When we took their city, they persevered in raising troops
and annoying us with their gueas because the road to
Vera Cruz was cut of and they were told that no more
relnforccments were going TO our army As soon as
they discovered that these calculations were visionary
that troops pouring in, and the road opened
they began to flag in their efforts, and to talk of peace
But reaction will probably take place as soon as thew
hear of the proceedings of Congress- they will conceive
hopes of resistance Their spirits will begin TO
rally, and new vgor will be infused into their operations
Wo the wings, if single detachment of gallant ar
my should be cut off They will be held responsible for the
loss AT all events, they will have to answer at the bar
OF their country for the prolongaton Of the war They
might have arrested the by prompt and vigorous
measures. Theirs is the responsibilities let the shame
and disgrace be theirs.
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The Washington correspondent of the "Pennsylva-
MAN. thinks that here is just ground for any appre
hension that Congress will positively refuse the ne
cessary supplies for prosecuting the war with be-
coming vigor" We know not what opportunity the cor
respondent has enjoyed for seeing behind the curtain
but we may Judge by the signs of the times, there
too much reason to indulge serious apprehensons
on the subject Why did Mr. Miller, of New Jersey,
oppose the regiment bill yesterday and assign his rea
for granting the President the of prose-
cutting the war; Why did Mr. Vinton, of the House,
advocate bill for raising loan at par without any ia
clties of treasury notes, &C., when all the wings
concede that the money cannot be obtained upor
those terms' The general impression is, that the
wings will not only refuse the ten regiments but ad
ditona volunteers; and that they will pass the reve-
nue. bill in such form to make very difficult if moi
impossible to obtain the money advantageous terms
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Mr.. EDITOR Please to allow me, through your paper,
to return thanks all who have assisted the object which
stated and explained when passed through this city to
the south Should others be disposed to lend their aid in
ing Beers Temperance Hotel Sd street, with the Rev
Dr. Laurie, will be thankfully accepted and forwarded
to the object mentioned
10 assist the cause of and destitute emgrants
is the object of the society of which am the agent
have been kindly assisted by Christians of different creeds
both in Europe and America brief statement and rec
Hotel.
That many may assist this object, is the prayer of
I. OSGOOD, Agent of the Society
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. 1S4s
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.


NKw YoEK, February g. 1873
The Commercial Advertiser amid an'ndefnite amount
twadde the subject of the presidency discovers symp
of Tayorsm and is the first wing newspaper
ever the Commercial being. although very respectable
family paper entirely without influence in its party.
The very particular Taylor make quits a fuss over
the recently published letter of the the War Do
partment and appear expect great result from IT,
They do consider that all this Is fact reflection
the Old veteran as if oughtto ustonish any that he
has been able write letter in and wellchosen
English The General has certainly good reason say,
Save me from my friends"
Mr Flasg has been in since the inst, the Of
nee Oh 'he hudson River Railroad Company, conducting
It's financial affairs with charactersc attention to bus
ness, regularity and method. He has been waited on by
numbers OF his distinguished fellow. citizen, without
distinction OF party, who anxious take by the hand
the who had managed the this great State
for many years with such proachab and
perfect success
Fred Taflmadge IN. C. from city) everybody SAYS
clever fellow and he is Yet his nane-of ali
mens-afxed TO call inviting Dr. Matthews repeat his
lectures the connection between religion and ence Is
enough make laugh Clever fellow though he be- the
idea is too ludicrous.
astronomy, by Professor Nichol of Scotland
attracting good deal of attention here present from
all those who think that evenings may be better spent
than in the theatre the ballroom. They abound in
eloquence of high order, and just scientific enough
interest all who be interested in the subject, and
fully Justify the lecturers foreign reputa ton.
\
Albany he had here, allowing for the difference be-
tween heavng mighty metropolis and the sald sober
sided Dutch city.
The ship fever has inst brought down another victim,
Captain Perry Of the 9th ward police of val
liable citzens-a great loss the police department.
democratic party of the city, and large circle of friends
who priced him for his intelligence devotednes and gene
raj worth of character. There is doubt that he caught
the contagon from of the wretched immigrants whom
the police every night collect into the station houses
them from dying by cold or disease in the streets
Bscaccan is not Destined by her performances in this
city, add her Boston lauels She sang in Lucia di
Lamme rmoor last night; but whether it that the
critics ofoham the qu for her faults rather
than her merits, that the musical cognosenii Of
Boston easily pleased, cee she excited special
lures endanger the four walls the roof Of the Aston
Place opera house lb
The attempt have the woman Resel let to bail was
again. the third time, defeated this morning Judge
Hurlbu giving his decson took the ground that not
only was there doubt of her guilt but she had been
vcted of offence aagrany against public morals and
such bail might be sought for with view to
flee from punishment. She was remanded TO prison
The first shad and the first ice made their appearance
this morning. The weather is superb, brisk. and clear
ZED.
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From our baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, February 9-6, p. m
Con for murder Distingrished arangersHath Of
Coz. Shunk-1he Stage and the Pulpit-7xe Markets,
&c.
The trial of Lewis Cummings for the murder Of Leplat
Carter city court, resulted this morning in verdict
of guilty of granddaughter, accompanied with
mendation of the prisoner to mercy from the jury
Vice President Dallas arrived in this city this morning,
and departed for the government Maj j. II. Eaton,
aid General Taylor arrived day ago the Ex
change and Col John Swift, mayor of Philadelphia
rived at the hotel yesterday. Robert Tyler, ESQ., is
at Barnums
The mail the north has arrived but brings nothing
of importance. d
telegraphic despatch the continued illness Of
Gov Skunk Of Pennsylvania. Great fears entertained
by his friends to his recovery.
Elder Adams, who breaches three on Sunday,
and plays Shakespeare the other nights of the week at the
Front street theatre isdrawng good houses He squte
genius, and appears be really sincere in his
opinions.
THE MARKErs.-In the Baltimore market, this morning,
the feeling in flour slightly in favor of Sellers who
fuse take less than IS GA which price small sales
instances been refused the ranging price, however. may
be put down $5 81 for Howard brands City Mills,
nominal S. 49, Some ask The receipts of -four
falling Off Corn meal is dull and nominal at So 81
So; rye -four 81 Is 81.
The receipts of grain moderate Some sales good
prime red wheat making l20 l25 cents white
do l25 a 1872 cents and family -four do l85 1873
Corn in steady request at 80 81 cents for white, and 81
81 for yellow very choice do. IS 80 "a
rye Is cents cloversced - Is - Co. Beef cattle
81 rs per 100 bs gross average Live hogs IS SO 81
Whkey is dull, with small sales rs rs per ga
Ion in hhds. and bbls.
At New York this morning. the market for flour dull,
and prices slightly in favor of buyers. Genesee
brands IS 90 Sc O64 and fhvorite Sc % IS 81 south
em do SO 81 SO 81 New Orleans IS rs IS 81, and
Oswego $5 SO a Sc; meal dull at SO.
There is good milling demand for wheat--none selling
for shipment Prime Genesee 1856; mixed do l25 a30c.
Corn is unchangedsales of mixed &c. and yellow
&c.; oats 43c; rye Sc.
Provisions in moderate request for home groceries
quiet rice dull.
Cotton heavy, with small sales in favor OF purchasers
Whiskey 2ii 25a cents per gallon
At Philadelphia this morning there special
change to notice in the -four market. Holders little
sitter Pennsylvania brands held at So, with
sales; western at S. rs $5 81; meal 81 80 81 Is.
Receipts ofgrain light. Prime red wheat is held
1913 1870 Corn is quie-white 81 SO cents, and
yellow 81 IS rye 81 So cents 80 43
Provisions dull, sales SMALL and slight average
decline Groceries in steady request, but not active
Whiskey is dull with moderate sales at n rs per
gallon.
The cotton market remains inactive; sales light
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meeting of the wing members of the Legislature OF
Tennessee, and other wing citizens held at Nash
vile the 9th ut, and nominated Messrs Neherland
and Williams electors for the State at large on the
Taylor ticket They recommended delegates TO be sent
to any wing national convention which may be held for
the nomination of candidate for the rice presidency
They declared it to be unnecessary to hold any wing
State convention. If the Taylor wings pursue this
course, they will be ounumbered the national con
venon by the friends of Mr. Clay, some other cand
date But that is their own business
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THs DEBT OF MicHIcAS-The annual report of ID. V.
Bell esq auditor general of Michigan, makes the total
lebt of the State for which she liable, without contn.
,ency, 80, go 1853 81 Then there is contingent ndebt-
sdness, called of 49, delivered to the
u s. Bank, but paid for only in part Michigan acknow-
edges her indebtedness for the money received the
with interest," together amounting the LIST of Jan last
deductng all payments made by the Southern and Cen
ual Railroad Companies to $1,70o,4s0 This added
81 1853 81, mentioned above, makes the total admitted
debt of the State S5,5l3,4s0 81
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1t will be SEEM by reference to the advertisement in
another column, that the Rev. j. T. Headley, OF New
York, the author OF Washington and his Generals y
"Napoeon and his Marshals," &C., is to lecture to-
Thursday EVENING" at half past o'clock, at the
street Baptist church, the Post Office, on Oliver
Cromwell and his career
The reputation which this gentleman has already ac
quired by the works he has published and the theme
which he discusses sufficient to insure him full
house We advise all our readers to 60 and hear him
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PArrNKAu-Lous Joseph Papineau in 1896 was speaker
Of the Canadian parliament with maj ,rty of twenty
his back In 1887 he ~ outlaw with El 900 on
MS head. In 1873 he be put to DEATH un.
tried if found in Canada. In 1917 he Illuminated once
his anahemas against colonial rule In 1913 he will
be the of Sir Allen McNab the hero of Fort
5chosser speaker OF the third united parliament Of
Canada
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Supreme Court Of the United states.

WEDNESDAY, Februaryo, ls4s.
William McMurray and Lorenzo B. Shepard, esqrs
of New York, were, on motion of Mr. Webster admit
ted attorneys and councillors of this court.
No. hi. William Houston ct ui, plaintiffs in error Us
City Bank of New Orleans The argument of this cause
was continued by Mr. Reverdy Johnson for the plaintiff,
in error and by Mr. Sergeant for the defendant in error
Adjourned until tomorrow, IL o'clock, a. M
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all toicers and men) win reap the benefit when again
they shall have the good fortune measure themselves
by command Of Brigsdler General Wool
IRWIN MCDOWELL, A A. G..
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WASHINGTON, February Q. 1919

To the Editor of the Unioa:
SIR AS some persons have expressed the belief that
the upper floor OF Jackson Hall would be unsafe Is a
great number OF persons were crowded on it, | have
thought proper get three master builders examine il
Their report is below. thought there was the
least danger; if had would for the price OF the
building have permitted crowd to go on the floor
Respectfully JOHN c. RIVES
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DEfAULrrR.-Ata late meeting OF the stockholders
of the London ointstock banks IL announced by
the directors that series of defalcatlons by of their
clerks had been discovered the of $40 OOO and
that criminal proceedings about be instituted
against the offending party.
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QOARDING.-Mrs WILLIS, at the corner of f and
- 18th streets has vacant two pleasant rooms suitable
for small families, which she would be pleased have
occupied She would also like TO accommodate few
boarders with meals.
Terms moderate. Feb 9-Iaw3w~
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We have examined the upper floor of Jackson Hall,
and decide that it is perfectly safe that crowd of per-
sons will cause ii 10 break down, or even give way
A. BALDWIN,
JAMES TOWLES,
FRANCIS MOHUN