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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-14

A man laboring under fit of delirium tremens
attempted to commit suicide in Philadelphia by
swallowing gunpowder and eating live Goals. By
this mode he thought to blow himself up, but for his
pains only destroyed his tongue.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-14

We object to MIR. Sumner for the same reasons
that influenced us in opposition to Grin Fowler, Ho
race Mann, and Zeno Scudder. All are wings and
all free-soilerS, and, such, have claims the
democratic party. We object. further to this ANAL
g,trrtuu for str1oter reason. The purpose, if
rcd out, will give the lie to all former profess
sons of nationality 1t will reduce here in Mas
sachusetts to the lowest stage of seconalsm, and to
all intents and purposes cut off from that brother
hood which has justly been party boast for more
than half century. And all for what! We will
not say for few petty State ofieesfor we are de-
termned to think better of our old friends perhaps
for few much-needed State reforms IF this be it.
admit the desrableness Of these reforms, but beg
leave to say in Judgment we are paying too
dear for the benefits sought We can live honorably
under few bad or unequal laws, that are such a
gainst consent; but we in honor hold up our
heads after having bartered away principle =
The thing is impossible Voting for Sumner is going
to the freeso party and profession and assev-
Grafton to the contrary will not weigh feather in
the Judgment of the great democratic party beyond
the limits of Massachusetts, nor within her borders
with those who adhere in good faith to the old art-
cles Of our democratic creed For these and other
reasons, obvious on a moments reflection, we trust
the little band of heroes in the house will to the end
stand by their principles, aud defeat ece'y attempt to
impose free-soiler an the Senate Of the United
Stfes
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06
THE JEWEL on CoNsIsTENCY

No better exemplihcation Of this old adage.
or rather its complete subversion, could be of
fered, than the conduct Of certain Of the would
he leaders Of the temp erance movement, under
the late law. in the township Of Kennel. The
result Of their proceedings. il successful, would
inevitably operate most disasterously 10 the
moral character and reputation of that siaid old
township.
Ia the village of Kenne. Square is public
house kept by R. II. Wiley, a gentleman
whose character as an Efficient caterer for the
travelling public is well known throughout the
county and state-possessing a reputation un-
surpassed by any other east Of the Allegany
ridge; both host and hostess avail themselves
Of every convenience to add 10 the comfort oil
those who paironize their establishment; the
table being always well supplied, and ths at
tendance thereon, courteous In the exireme.-
The sleeping apartments are Invariably fount
clean, airy and homelike. This bar-room whill
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06

WARS THR MArTERl- Under the head
OF /" Sketches of Character in the Pine Woods
Of Florida" correspondent furnishes the fol-
lowing:
gentleman was once travelling through
Alabama, when water was not the most abun-
dant article, when he discovered specimen Of
a one.mule cart such as some Of the good citi-
zeHs of North Carolina use forpurposes of em-
igration, when they are neccessitated 10 seek
new locations, in consequence OF the supply oi
material for the manufacture of tar failing in the
old homestead. Every appearance Indicated q
camp for the night, though the only person mo
wing was " right smart chunk Of boy" who
was evidently in trouble. The inside of the
cart gave constant strain of baby music, and
a succession Of groan. indicating deep distress
This, and the grief Of the boy, aroused the kind
sympathy OF the traveller. and be rode up and
inquired II anything was the matters s :.
',Is anything the milterl" replied the Boy
81 should think there was. Do you see tina
old fellow lying there drunk, as thunderl- :
that's dad. Do you. hear then groaningsl--
thats the old woman-got the ague like hiazes
Brother John he's gone fin the woods to play
poker for the mule, with an entire stranger
Sister Sal has gone scooiing ihro' the bushe
with half-bred Ingin, and----if | know
what IN ~ are up to, and do yo hear that baby
don't he 20 it with loosenessl-well he doe
that--and he is in bad fix at that, and il is
mile 10 water, and there isn't the first drop O
Ticker in the jug; amt that matter enoughl
Won't you lirht. strangerl-Dadll get sober
and Sal will de back aTier bit. Darn'd if thi
amt moving, though. Is anything the matter
conldn't think there was much, no how
Give us chew OF ierbacker, will ys slrangerl
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06

lips, and but for you | coud never have spo-
ken out, and eased my heart At length re-
turned. Then came our marriage day. We
lnvlted no strange faces. We went about--on
foot; because il awakened pleasing recollec-
lions. There were some signs in her attire
which might have told 1t was her marriage
day, but it was wtihal, SO plata that we es.
capped all observation. The sister Of NJ. CAL
lart served as bridssmaid. and the sexton
signed the book.
Afterwards, the old nun walked with US,
and talked to her of other days; until we came
again 10 the gate that opened into the high
road Then he blesse us again, and looked
after us until we were gone. And, hand in
hand, alone, we took our way together; but all
our Eden lay before us in the days to come.
God bless the other garrett 1 found my Eden
here, and it abides with me.-HouseAola
Yords.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06
A TOUCHING STORY.

The following affecting narrative purports to
have been given by father TO his son as a
warning derived from his own bitter experience
Of the sin OF grieving and resisting nolher's
love and counsel.
What agony was visible on my mother's
face when she saw that all she said and suffer-
ed. failed 10 move. She rose to go home, nd
| followed al distance. She spoke no more
to me till-she reached her own door
.It is school lime now,' said she. Go, my
son, and once more let me beseech you to think
upon what have said.
1 shan'l go to school, said |.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06

1t was New Years night. An aged man was
standing at window. lie raised his mourn
iul eyes towards the deep blue sky, where the
stars were floating like white lilies on the sur
lace oil clear, calm lake. Then he cast them
on the earth, wheie few more hopeless beings
than himself now moved towards their certain
goal-ihe tomb. Already had he passed sixty
OF the stages that lead to 1t, and he had brought
from his Journey nothing but errors and re.
morse. His health was destroyed. his mind
vacant, his heart sorrowful, and his old age de.
void OF comfort. The days of his youth rose
up In Vision before him, and he recalled the
solemn moment when his father had placed him
at 'he. entrance Of two roads, one leading into a
peaceful, sunny land, covered with fertile har.
vest, and resounding with soft, sweet songs
The, other conducted the wanderer into deep,
dark cave, whence there was no issue, where
poison flow ed instead Of water, and where ser
pents Kissed and crawled.
He looked towards the sky. AMI cried out in
his agony, N
"oh, youth return Oh, my father, place
me once more at the entrance 10 life, that may
choose the better way I"
But the days Of his youth and his father had
both passed away. He saw wandering lights
floating far away over dark marshes, and then
disapPear-ihese were the days Of his wasted
lite. He saw a star fall from heaven, and van
ism IN darkness. This was an emblem of him
self; and the sharp arrows OF unavailing re-
CnsmgeYed MS e.Aia, his heayns, ,sAAsi "a re.
on life with hing ,,, -who, having ,rsa $3.50 Cd
paths, were row Happy and honored on thi
New Years night. The clock in the hig
church tower struck, and the sound, falling o
his ear, recalled his parents early love for him
their erfing son the lessons they had laugh
him the prayers they had offered up on hi
behalf Overwhelmed with shame and gre
he dared no longer look towards that Heaye
where his father dweli; his daIkened eye
dropped tears, and with one despairing effol
he cried aloud. .lft
Come back, my early days, come back!'
And his youth did return for all this wa
but dream which visited his slumb' rs on Ne
Y ears night. He was still young; his fault
alone were real. He thanked God feryenll
that lime was still his own, that lie had not y
entered the deep, dark cavern, but that he wa
free to tread the road leading to the peacefl
land. where sunny haryests wave. M
Ye who still linger on the threshold Of lii
doubtng which path to choose, remember thi
when years are passed, and your feet siumb
on the dark mountain, you will cry biief
but cry in .yan--" Oh, youth return o
give me back my early daysl" it
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06
POETRY.


LINES TO sEfSssANSiE T.
Lxxuhs.
Have you ever seen sweet Annie x.
The lass whose hcari Is ever gay,
She's the only one1'll iovs for aic
In wilmington
fIrreyo Is one ofbonnle blue,
A heart there never beat more true,
Loveller lassies there are few
In Wilmington.
Neer was seen a lass more fair,
Ns'er was glossier locks Of hair
A bomber lassie there was ne'er
In Wilmington.
Her peAriy teeth yon'l just desery,
Twixt lips that rubies can't uatiN,
And innocence beams ffom hor eye,
In Wilmington.
All quickly iiew the hours away
Too soon the night suppan:ed day,
With thee my heert was ever guy
In Wilmington.
Though falrer girls | may sec YET,
lsweet girls everywhere are met
But there is one III meier forget
In Wilmington.
Bui fare thee WELL by Fa:e's decree.
must 60 far away from thee.
But my heart will ever be
In Wilmington.
, Cottage, Wilmington, Mayi7, 1851,
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06
Foi the blue Hens Chicken.
SON EFT.

To tie saintsd Spirit Of Hsnry Rirte Whhs.
Lamenied White Efst sorrowing child or sonel
Tile music OF Thy harp hath died away,
And on the breeze it's echues borne along
Seem like sweet bird notes from distant spray,
Or like the eve-h ymns of a summer day
That from Eoiian Tyres hung In tho grove
Float spfi and fai mt as whispered vows of love,
Fain wonld offer thee iribuislay,
Tholgh well know that many wreath ofbay
Hath deeked Thy tomb, flung ihefe'by them who pay
a Their admiration 10 the Poets art.
Mean Offering at the shrine ofpoesy
Is this poor effort, though 1t speaks the heatl
u ohs w isrs INV WITT III ~
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06

'Pomp, was you ever .drunk!' No, but |
was intoxicated with arden, spirits once and
dat,s huff for dis darkie, De Lord bress
you Cesay, my head ielt as lift was an out
house. while all the niggers in the world aP-
peared 10 be splitting wood in it.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06

"Good morning, Mr.. Grimes, come 10 see
If you'd lend dad your pieS-sx 10 raw od
board, to make a chicken coop 10 put our dog In
he runs after neighbours cows, and they won't
come ans more so we have to driEk our coffee
without etezm or sugar."
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15
Communicated

STOP THAT BALL.-It is understood that the
enclosure at the foot Of 18th street was the re-
suit Of misconception of the regulations of the
corporation by one of its agents, who is repre-
sented as jealous and vigilant for the interests
of the corporation, but that the Mayor is not
to be considered as a party to the matter of
lease in any sense. This is due to the NUM-
cipal executive. who has ever been alive to
whatever tends to add beauty to the city. In
deed, a sagacious friend of this writer is con-
WINGED that to the Mayors early exertions we
are indebted for the first start in the adornment
of the grounds which were the resort of his
boyhood-that is, in the procuring of the ap-
preparations from Congress. The building sea-
son being over, and the lumber gradually re-
newed, as sold, in the future it is confidently
believed the citizens of the neighborhood of 18th
street will have no further cause of complaint
ENQUIRER
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

TIE CoUNTRY.-Whateyer storms may be
brewing in the future, it cannot be denied that
we are now in the midst of an extraordinary
industrial and commercial prosperity. The pro-
duce Of the country is really incalculable, and
the market for it most lively and remunerative
Commerce is intensely active and profitable: in
consequence labor is prospered and this, after
all, is the most important consideration. For,
it is not of so much consequence whether few
conspicuous interests thrive and large fortunes
are made by comparatively few men, as that
the great mass of the industrial community are
thriving. Is labor prosperousH Are mechan-
les, farmers, day-laborers, earning enough to
lay aside little; to increase the comforts of
life and have some of its refnements; to edu-
cate their children; to have newspapers and
books for daily food Of the mind; to secure a
lot, or acre, or homestead, with comfortable
dwellings of their owns labor so prosperous
as to secure these results? If so, it may be
safely said that there is q true and secure pros
perity.-N j. Sun.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

MARYLAND.-The result Of the labors Of her
convention is now before the people. The Sun
of this morning contains the Declaration OF
Rights and the new Constitution, to be approved
by the people. The latter contains ten very
ample articles.
There has been no such body assembled in
Maryland since I776. All the changes which
have occurred in the mean time have been eff
fected by the gradual process of Legislative
enactment.
The new Constitution has provided for the
abolition of Imprisonment for debt. 1t fixes a
period within which the whole lottery system
of the State will be brought to close, and the
revenue be supplied from source of less ques-
uonable character. 1t takes from the legisla-
ture the power to grant divorces, and leaves
the parties to their remedies in the courts of
justice.
The judges of all the courts are made elective,
and will receive salaries equivalent to the in
come of many good lawyer toiling amidst the
uncertainties of his profession, and are prohib-
tied from all compensation through the doubt
full process of fees or perquisites.
The court of appeals is separated from the
inferior courts, and consists of four Judges,
taken from the four districts into which the
State is divided. The State is also divided into
eight circuits. There is one Judge to each of
seven circuits, who is to hold court not less
than twice year in each county within his
circuit, and who will have equity, civil, and
criminal jurisdiction. For Baltimore city there
are two courts provided, with jurisdiction SO
arranged as to equalize the business as nearly
as may be. There will also be criminal court
consisting of one judge, to take the place of the
present city court
he md do oil md
the same principle has been extended to other
officers. There is board of public works pro-
vided for, which represents the interests of the
State in all works of internal improvement in
which it is a stakeholder and being elective,
the power of public opinion and of the common
interest will be brought to bear more directly
upon them than under the present system.
The treasurer and comptroller are elected,
so as to serve as check upon each other one
being chosen, by the people, and the other by
the house of delegates
A limitation has been attached to the amount
of compensation which all officers shall receive
who are now paid by fees; and they are COM
PEELED to pay into the public treasury all sums
exceeding the amount allowed them under the
Constitution.
Provision has been made also, for the codif-
cation of the laws, for the smplifcation of all
the forms of pleading in the courts of justice,
and for the regulation Of fees-measures GER
tainly of much Importance in the chapter of
reform.
Our firm conviction is that the interests of
the city and State require its adoption; for
there is reason to fear that, if any untoward
circumstance should prevent its acceptance,
many years must elapse, and much heartburn
ing, bitterness, and sectional strife occur, be-
fore any other body of the same character will
assemble in Maryland
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

THE LoCusTs.-0n Sunday morning next the
locusts win begin to leave the ground. This is
the exact day according to calculation. Whe-
Their any variation, from any cause, may take
place, remains to be seen. have little doubt
that very cool weather might retard, and very
warm weather hasten, the advent of the insects
day or so, but the present appearance of
things indicates that they will commence leav-
ing tho earth on Sunday morning next. Where
ever tree stood in 1884, whether in the city
or country, the locusts will emerge from the
ground that was covered by its limbs.-G. B. s.
Bait Pa.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

An INTELLECTUAL LIGHT ExTINGUIsHED. =
The world is to be left for a time in darkness,
and the book Of Messrs. Parker and Crewer
cannot be put to press. The Louisville Courier
of Monday thus explains the reason:
The Journal of yesterday mentioned that
man by the name Of VIM. III. Parker, while
crossing the Ohio river below New Albany, was
drowned. So far from this being the case, we
learn the facts to be these: Parker and a man
by the name of w. ii. Crewer came to this city
from Tennessee with about So, 900 in cash, for
the purpose of publishing book. Parker got
possession Of the money, and, as Crewer charges,
instead of being drowned, has absconded, leav-
ing him pennilcss. This seems to be the prob
ability, as Crewer was compelled to sell his
watch to return home. Parker procured a
horse and buggy from Mr.. Whips, and neither
Parker nor the horse and buggy has since been
heard Of Grower, seeing the notice in the
Journal yesterday morning, made inquiry at
the ferry, and ascertained satisfactorily that no
such person as Parker, with horse and buggy,
had crossed the ferry at all.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

Il
The steamer Erie, with the President of the
United States, the members Of his Cabinet, the
directors of the Erie railroad, and the authori-
ties Of New York, together with some three
hundred invited guests, arrived at the pier this
morning at a quarter TO eight O'Clock She
came up to the landing in beautiful style, amid
the firing of cannon, the ringing of bells, and
the vociferous cheers of the assembled crowd
The President made brief speech to the citi-
zens assembled, after which several gentlemen
were introduced to him and the distinguished
gentlemen accompanying him.
The first train for the West, with the Presi-
dent on board, left at eight o'clock, and the two
next trains, greatly crowded, few minutes
after. All the locomotives, cars, &c., were dec
GRATED with flying colors Sixty-two little girls,
dressed in white, were ranged along the line
of the road, and waved some small banners
with which they were provided as the trains
passed.
The crowd was immense, and among various
other banners which were paraded in the line,
was one with the inscription, "We see no Sc
cluded districts !" while another bore the words,
Congratulations of Rockland county"
GOSHEN, May a.
The first of the excursion trains for the cele-
bration of the opening of the New York and
Erie Railroad, and which contained President
Fillmore and suite, with the officers Of the com
pany, passed here at a quarter past ten o'clock.
1t presented magnificent spectacle when
coming up to the depot. The Hon. VIM. III.
Seward and several others were taken up here.
The second and third trains passed up at
about twenty-five minutes past ten. Every
body appeared to be alive with the excitement,
and to share in the expressions Of joy.
MIDDLETowN, May Ia.
The cars containing the President and suite
arrived here at IL o'clock. Mr.. Webster ad-
dressed the people for about five minutes and
was greeted with great applause by the large
crowd assembled on the occasion. The train
proceeded on its destination amid the waving of
flags and banners, and the cheers of the multi
tude.
SUsQUEHANNA, May IA.
The first train of cars, with their distin-
guished burden, arrived here at 81 o'clock. Our
little town seldom witnessed such a scene as
was presented when the train came in sight.
The crowd seemed actuated by spontaneous
impulse to do honor to the distinguished visi-
tiers, and both on their arrival and departure
they were greeted with the most hearty cheers.
BINGHAMpToN, N. Y, May lathe excursion
train with the President and his suite reached
here at o'clock this evening, and were most
cordially received The President, Mr.. Web
ster, and Mr.. Crittenden each made brief
speeches, and after few moments departed
for Dunkirk.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

BosToN, May 14.-General Banking Law-
Ship Tuscarora.-The general Banking law
passed to its third reading in the House to-day,
by vote of 154 to 1873.
A whaling Captain, just arrived at New Bed
ford, states that he was boarded by the Captain
of the ship Tuscarora, of Cold Spring, who re
ported that his vessel had leaked previously as
much as 10000 to 40, 900 strokes in "a hours
He had intended to put into Sidney, but repre-
scented that part of his crew wished to leave
the ship, and were quite mutinous. 1t is sup
posed these men scuttled the vessel
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

PRETTY Coon EATING.-By the following bill
of fare at the Dunkirk celebration, it is very
manifest that the President and his Cabinet are
in no danger Of starving The fare is tolerably
substantial as well as being rather plentiful.
The first article named in the bill we suppose
is in compliment to Mr.. Webster:
BIZ Of Fdre.-Chowder yoke of oxen bar
bacued whole; 10 sheep roasted whole beef
a-la-mode; boiled ham corned beef; buffalo
tongues; Bologna sausages; beefs' tongues,
smoked and picked; head cheese; pork and
beans; so roasted turkeys; 100 roast fowls !;
hot coffee, &C., &c.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15
GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.

GEoRGETowN, May 1872 m.
A SERIOUS AcoIDENT.-Yes afternoon,
while two of the hands, Lewis Payne and DEN
mis- Dacy,) at Oak Hill Cemetery, were engaged
in blasting rock, premature explosion of the
powder took place, seriously injuring them both.
Mr.. Payne had one of his hands so much shat
tered that it is thought amputation will be ne
cessary, and Mr.. Dacy had his face and eyes
badly injured. Doctors Mathews and Tyler
wounds.
Squire Stephens is now trying one Randolph
Been, an old offender, for stealing shad and
hats, and for resisting officer Jones.
There is but little doing in the -four and grain
market;. the former is selling this morning,
from wagons, at $4.124, and a sale of $500
bushels of the latter, to VIM. Taylor & Co., for
rs cents
Manifestations George H. Smoot Sim
mons master, Elizabeth city, N c.; VIM. P.
Williams, Rogers master, New London, to VIM.
Douglass.
Canal 7rade-Arrived, boats E. Shriver, Cum
berland, coal; Caroline, do, do; Daniel Web
SteT, oA Hiles, IlneStonc, uTaInpus, La miles,
$500 bushels wheat; F. Rawdon, Cumberland
coal; George W. Riggs, Cumberland, coal and
bacon; E. Payson, 81 miles, limestone; Cum
berland Cumb coal; D. F. Mccoy, Cumber-
land, coal; Eagle, 1872 miles, -four, wheat, etc. !;
VIM. jackson, 81 miles, limestone Martha
Frances, 62 miles, limestone; d. g. H. Clag-
EFT, 81 miles, -four, etc.; Thos. Jefferson, SO
miles, limestone; Salem, Cumberland, coal !;
Pennsylvania, do, do.
Departed-Col. H. Clay, J. Smithson, Mil
lard Fillmore, Sarah Perry, Henrietta, J. G.
Stone, d. Shriver, J. F. Essex, Capt. Walker,
w. H. Harrison, Daniel Webster.
ELECTRO