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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-15
Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point,

July IL, 1855.
I'M advertisement to the effect that excursion
1Vl parties would not be allowed TO land at this
place not seeming TO hare been generally understood
this is 70 give further notice. that this rule forced
upon me by circumstances, which it is unnecessary
10 detail is positive, and that steamboat owners wifi
be held responsible for a violation of the same.
w. w. DIX,
july l4-3t Intel &Starl Proprictor
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TINS, ne puDnsneu libel on MS state and blood.
Whoever insulted South Carolina insulted him,
and he stood ready at all times humby and
modestly as son to perform his duty. He
should have forfeited his selfrespect and the
good opinion of his countrymen, if he had per-
mitted the offence to pass unpublished. II was
personal affair, and in taking redress in his own
hands, he meant no disrespect to the Senate or
House. Nor did he mean any disrespect for Mas
sachusetts. He was aware of the personal respon-
sibilty he incurred, and was prepared to meet it.
He knew he was amenable to the laws which offer
ed the same protection to every citizen, whether a
member Of Congress or in the private walks of life.
Nor did he then believe he could be punished by a
court of law and here by majority of the House
at the same time. If he had committed breach
of privilege he answerable to the Senate which
body had no right TO present him to the House for
punishment. The question not only involved him
and his friends, but the whole House.
If the consequences were confined to himself he
would be prepared to meet them, here Or else
where. Others, however, must not suffer for him.
He had felt more for his friends (EDxUSDsoy and
KErrT) than himself They are blameless---each
had proved "a friend who sticketh closer than
brother" When, he remarked, the people Of the
great North speak of me as bad man. they win
do me the justice to say that blow from me at
this time would be followed by revolution and
they know it. Applause, seemingly confined to
the galleries But no act OF mine shall favor rev.
olution. am not willing to see the Constitution
annulled through me.
He would say to the House, that the axe uplift-
ed over him may fall on them. He had only TO say
that he could not retain his seat, consistently with
his selfrespect and rights under the Constitution.
During this very session, member from Pennsyl-
vanis charged his colleague with an attempt at
bribery. Where were the proceedings on that
caseS BY passing over IL In silence, the House
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

CHECKED PRECIPITATION = There are two kinds o
Precipitation, sensible and iHsenSibks When we see
drops of water the surface of the body the re
suit Of exercise, subsistence of fever that is SEN
sibke pySp irGtoB, Precipitation recognised by the
sense Of sight. But when Perspiration is so gentle
that it cannot bedetected in the shape of
when no moisture can be felt, when it is known 10
us only by certain softness Of the skin, that ia in
sensible Precipitation, and is gentle that it may be
check cd to very considerable extent without special
injury. But to use popular language which Gan Dot
be mistaken, when man is sweating freely and it
is suddenly checked, and the sweat is MT brought
out again 10 a very few moments, sudden and pains
full sickness is a very certain result.
What then, checks perspiration! draft of air
while we are at rest after exercise, o. getting the
clothing wet and remaining rest while it is So
Getting out of a warm bed and going to IN open wiz
dow or door, has been the death of multitudes.
lady heard the cry of fire at midnight; It was
bitter cod it was 81 near the flames illuminated
her chamber. She left the bed hOisted the window
the cold chilled her in moment From that hour
until her death, quarter of a century later, she
never saw a we'll day
young lady went to hor window in her night
clothes to look at something in the Street. leaning
her unprotected arms the stone window.si VIII ich
was damp and cold She became I'm invalid and
will remain SO for life
Sir Thomas Colby being in profuse sweat one
night, happened to remember that he had left the
key OF his wine cellar on the parlor table, and fear
ing his servants might improve the inadvertenRe and
drink some of his wine he left his bed walked down
stairs the sweating process was checked, from which
he died in few days leaving six millions of dollars
10 English funds His illness was brief and vio'
lent that no had no opportunity to make his will
and his immense property was divided among Eve
or six daylaborors who were his nearest relatives.
TIL great practical lesson which we wish to im>
press upon the mind Of the reader is this; When
you are perspiring free Keep IL motion until you
get to good fire, or to some place where you
perfectly sheltered from any draft of air whatever
Halls JOWrRat Of HEALTH.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

AR0ssIpIED MAN.-In quiet village of the Wost.
ern Reserve in ohio, says the Prescott Transcript
there lives who physiOogicaliy considered is
certainly of the wonders of the world His Joints
are completely ossifed, turned to bone, and he ia
moi capable ofmaking the slightest movement, ex.
cept alternately opening aud shutting two fingers of
his right hand. His body is rigid as iron and il
could not be bent forward or backward without break
ing some of his bones This singular process of os.
si6cation has been going in his system for more
than twenty years. lie is now about 40 years cid
and has not had the Of his limbs so that he could
walk, since he was nineteen. 03siisation commenc,
ed first in his ankle joints gradually extending it.
self through his system until no entirely epess
Since that tmo he has been entirely under his moth
ers care, and she watches him with an anxiety
which only mother can feel When about 20 years
old, he becane entirely blind from some unknown
cause and has remained so ever since At abou 30,
he suffered greatly from the oothache, and fuall
he had bis teeth all extracted year or two after.
wards his finger and too nails all came of and were
supplied by others growing from his ngsrs and
toes at right angles and presenting the appearance
OF horns What il still more singular with regard
to his nails, If the end Of the nail is cut off, it will
bleed freely
Such is the condition Of this remarkable man at
the present time He has been visited by great
but all have failed to give any plausible reason of
the cause of his transformation from flesh to hone =
Singular as il may appear, although his jaw, bone is
rml set in his head he not only talks freely but
huently converses with his friends and those who
visit him on all ordinary topics of the day. and he
shows himself we'll Informed and of good mind He
ia always cheerful, appears cOntented and happy,
and it seems probable that hO will live many years
to come.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

NJ v Ia WI ] " ~ ...
tetDW Citizens As members of this Great
Republic it is becoming that We should offer ire
quent homage to the Supreme Ruler OF the Universe,
whose watehfu caro- protected US in the days of our
infancy and has guided us to our presen6 envablc
position among the nations of the Garth.
Whatever degree OF prosperity and happiness we
enjoy above othei nations must DO attributed to a
Benifcent Providence by whose kindness alone, the
cherished institutions of land and the biessn gs
of civil and religious liberty. exist
By the benign Providence Of Almighty Gods our
progress nation is without parallel in the his
tory of the world, and we are permitted to enjoys
rights and privileges unknown among the other ma
tiOns Of the earth, and which peculiarly distinguish
us as free and independent people
As a State we have much reason to DO happy and
eontented. Health and prosperity have attended
our people, war, pestilence and famine are unkDOwn
is our midst, an abundant harvest and teeming
fields have rewarded the labors Of the husbandman,
and blessings and kindnosses have been extended 10
us with a lavish hand
1t is peculiarly fit and proper MS tho year is pas
sing away, that We should assemble at one common
shrine and renew our VOWS to conform mare strictly
to His Divine precepls, as slight return for hi
continued mercies and kindnesses TO US during the
present year.
Wherefore, 1, Peter F sCausey Y, Governor Of tho
State of Delaware, do hereby appoint THURSDAY
the 10th day of November inst, as aday of Pu Bill
Thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, ant
earnestly recommend that the people of tais 81 ate
abstaining from all worldly employment, assemble
in their respeo tive places Of worship and unlike il
hearty and humble praise TO our Divine Bene fact
aud humoly bessech him to continue his favor to
ward us.
| ~ Giyou under my hand and, the Grea
LIS Seal of the State, ut Dover, this 9TH day o
| - November, in the yea: of our Lord on'
thousand eight hundred and ffty.six, and Of the
'' b. the i"V G s1s ' Pr. CAUsEY
| j. K. LoFLARD, Secretary of State.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

. On the lth inst by Bishop Scott Mr., THOMAS
W MOORE, of Phiia., to Miss LYDIA A., daughter
of R. r. Robinson, Esq of this city.
On same day, by the same, Mr.. II. L. Robinson to
Miss MARIA J. KATES, all OF this city.
On the Slst ult, by the Rev. Mr.. Cox MIR. VIM d.
a. LYMAN to MISS LOUISA daughter of Mr.
Oliver Ely, all of New Castle county.
In 0dessa on the 9Th of November, by Rev. j. II.
Maddux, MR.. JACOB Nj. TYSON, and MISS.
MARY GREEN both of Odessa Del.
Nov. the 10th in the same place, and by the sumo
MIR. CHARLES q a. MAILLY and MISS HAIR.
RIETH L. STEVENS both of odessa Del.
BY Rev. j. 7, Ward Mt his residence, on Eovem-
Der Sd, MIR. RICHARD BOND 10 MISS ELISA
BETH FOX, both of Fort Delaware.
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The FoReIGN NEws by THE BALTIC The advlces
by the Baltic, which arrived at New York, on Mems
day from Liverpool are to the 10Th ul The article
in the Paris Moniteur, in relation to the British
press had created quite sensation, and 1t was re-
garded as intimating threat in relation to the An.
glc>Freneh Alliance. 1t is said that the English
Government will demand an explanation. The
Board Of Trade returns had been published and were
regarded as satisfactory. The French and British
Embassies were reported to to have left Naples on
the 26th. Nothing new in relation to the Princi
palites. The Turkish Ministry had resigned, 10
consequence of an intrigue the part Of the British
Minister. The demand fer money in Paris was UNI
abated A terrible earthquake had taken place id
Egypt. Two hundred houses were demolished in
Cairo, the City of Rhodes was in ruins and much
damage had boeu done in Malta, Mossina and va
rious places in the Mediterranean The shocks con.
tiuued from the II tn to the 18th of October and
were felt also in various parts of Italy Many lives
were lost, and during the whole time, Mount Eina
emitted immense volumes Of smoke. 1t Is said that
the Credit Mobiler will be wound up. The Money
Market wa easier at Hamburg. Private letters from
Paris are rather more encouraging; Breadstgas at
quoted at SD. COnSols for money 81 and 94t
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

ST. Louis, Nov. 10.
We have returns from 80 counties in Missouri
giving Buchanan 1882, and Fillmore II 1885, The
game coun les in August, gave Polk, dem fer Gov.
ernor, 10 2l0, and Ewing (AmericaD ,2sO These
counties constitute Mr.. Flilmores principal strength
INDIANA LEGISLATURE
CINCINNATI, Nov. IL.
The following will be the complexion Of the next
Indiana Legislature House, So Democrats, IS Re.
publcaps, and 2 Americans Senate, % Democrats
70 Republicans, and 10 Americans.
WISCONSIN ELECTION.
MILWAUKEE, Nov IL.
The Sentinel makes Fremont's majority ia Wis
consln 10000. The Republicans will have major
ity Of ave In the House.
ILLfNeIs ELECTION
CHICAGO, Nov. Ii.
The returns from all but eleven towns show Bu.
chanan majority OF 1000.
The Springfield Register (Democratic), says Buch-
anan's majority in Illinois Is 600; and Bissell
majority tRepublcan) for Governor, ZOO.
A Springfield despatch gives Bissell 10000 major
lty' aud Miller, Republican, for State Treasurer
probably 1000
KENTUCKY ELECTION.
LEXINGTON. Nov IL.
Nearly the whole State has been heard from, and
1000.
INDIANA ELECTION.
IsDlANAroLls, Nov. 10.
10000.
TENNESSEE ELECTION
MEMPHIS New, II.
Complete returns from forty-nne counties in this
STATE show gain Of 4578 for Buchanan
VIRGINIA 49,. VI.
We have returns from thirtySthree counties in
which the mnjorities foot up S76 for Fillmore and
II ,5l7 leaving 1884 majority for Buchanan. At
the Presidential election Of 1852 these same counties
gave 1921 majority for Pierce The Democratic gain
thus far is 1920 The majority for Pierce in the
State W 1921.
MICHIGAN.
We have returns from thirty.three counties in
Michigan, Of which only ono gives II majority ier
buchanan The net majority for Fremont in III EN-
is 49,HSg To the State Senate there are elected 20
Republi,sns and Democrats, and to the State As
sembly, 0 Republicans and 10 Democrats and 9th
ers
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DIE

On Wednesday morning 18th inst, Mrs. HAN =
NAH FLETCHER, aged 70 years
In this city, on Saturday last the Sth inst, MRS.
MARGARET NICHOLSON, wife of Isaac j. Nichol-
son.
In Georgetown, D. @. on Friday, the 3lst ult., of
typoid fever, WIN. Nick. OSBORNE, in the 45th
year of his age.
At his residen,e in Milltown, Mill Creek hundred
on the sth inst, STEPHEN u. PURDY, aged Ga
years.
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Llor be pelawnro RepubIIo.n.

EOHT fEENt NOV btnt lbDB,
Nh, EpffoE.-The great political battle has been
fought, and the victory wen by the supporters Of
the Cincinnati; platform that platform Of political
iniquiiy whose chief ingredients arc the twin hazs
Of foreign influence and slavery extension, has
tr'umpked The SyH b / suppose, is now satisfied;
consequently the Union is saved for at least four
years longer. Thrice hipy country! "The land
OF the lIee aud the hsmeU the paupers and con
vlos Of Europe But the contest is over the strife
Of paftei has sub'ided and we are glad of IL. Next
COMES he scramble Tor 1.-THE leaves and fshes' -
cOnspicuousy among the hungry horde Of applicants
for office will be heard SHE rict Irish 6Tognd and
the street German accent" They bave acied like
good Dimmycrats and mest DO rewarded by their
party with good Offices, In our own state they will
generally, have 10 bo saisfied with plenty Of Ram
aud Lager, as that was The lsu9 before the people
Rum has trumplej, aad the LiqaOr Law will be
repealed as Catly a. lNssiie would suggest TO
those who have been Namor n 50 loudly for Teneal.
that they petition our Legislature 10 eau barrel
OF good Irish whskey and cup TO BIS placed at every
cross roads, and other public places in the state,
that those whom the law has restrained from having
enough Of the critter" mry have an elegant suii
cheney. | would also recommend that thoy dIin.
to the health of James A. Bayard, who In his Della
ware City speech, said that the Legislature might
as we'll pass law prohibiting the ladies from wear.
ing jewelry, us tn pass one to stop men from drink
ing liquor" 1t was sad spectacle to see our grave
senator standing thore advocating, and advancing
other absurd arguments in favor OF Rum. elbow
are the mighty faIlen," when they thus prostitute
their talents to such base, uuholy purposes
But prefer to turn frsm such a subject to som a.
thing mere pleasing Tho fne weather We hava
now, is embraced by the farmers here to get tbeir
corn husked, grain threshed, &c. Many have done
the latter and disposed of their crops This il tho
most favorable mcnih 10 prepare for tthe grim
Monarch ofthe year." for he will soon be upo5 us
WORD IN regard to improvements, and have dome
The Presbyterians will soon have their Church
edihoe completed 1tisa neat, handsome structure
as highly credtablo to the builder, as il is wall
adapted to the wants of the congregation 1t il
la Ihn 5nt,st
you see, Mr.. Editor, tLat it no more be said Of
us, as o. the exile: "The sound OF tie Church going
bell, these valleys and rocks never hoard" Aud
while it Is indisponsubly necessary for every come
nunity to have ehurhes-splendid and spacious
temples Il they choose, i il also, equally praises
worldly, for them to give due attention to some other
improvements, which might be as beneficial as the
former; but as our people here are not wanting in
liberalityi and cnn easily guess what alude to, 1
will oniy add: "a word to tho wise is sufficient"
AMEkGCUS
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GRAMn ExHInIr1nN.

BY TEs PUPILS OF THE PESNSYLyANlA
IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, at 81. Georges,
Il on FRIDAY aiteInoont November 18th, alta O'clock,
and nj DiflsANARE CITY, the evening, n o.
cOek IN the Methodist Church. About 50 pdpiis witl
tile Principal and other officers from the Institute NJ
Philadelphia, will exhibit the remarkable results of the
benevolent system of oducati ng the Blind.
The Orchestra of % instruments. will perform several
rliant OvertuTes and other onmpHsi.Iuns of distinguish
ed teTs. Some beautiful EnlDs and grand choruBes
also will be sung.
The fnethod threading BY the touch. with erosins
by peans Of the raised apparatus variety of beautiful
useful and ornamental articles, made by the pupi Is, will
be- exhibited.
As the object of these exhibitions is TO show that tile
Blind may be well educated and prepared Tor happiness
and self support charge Of 25 cents each Exhibition
Will be made to defray expenses only. Particulars in
small bills. Nov 10,
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ODD FELLOWS HALL WILMINGTON
DELAWARE

$%AfS Ss5 %%SSSSS NJ sI$$S &
THURSDAY evening. November 18TH 1886.
PROGRAMME.
|. StOTming Of Monterey-fu the Piano, Strakosch.
2. Glee-Land Ot Light, Kreutzer.
s. Dnett-Slowly and softly Music should flow, Glover
Z. Glee-The Singers Native Land, 1obler.
S. SolO-Charmns May, lIumley,
g. Glee-irhe Chapel, KLeutzer.
z. Sol5-ln happy nlomeuts, wallace.
y, Trio and chnrus-LRdy OF Beauty, keeyit.
o. Gleo-The Star Spangled Banner.
PART 2,
10. Grand rch de ooHcert-for Piano, WOlenhAupt.
II. Glee-Freedoms Day, Gung.
IL, Duett-Oh haste crimson NOMINATION. the
Opera, ''Lucia di LHInmermore,n Donizetti,
10. Gee- the Alpine Rambler, TOher.
y. Soo-liet US live with hope, Hawthorne.
'Freisohutz Weber.
IS. soo-As view these scenes so charmhgi from
the Opera "SOmnambula,' Bellini.
Z, Glee-Jphnny, count twenty five, schnspf
la. Unsn chorus AlaTselles HYMN,
Mr.. FERDINAND FULLMER will preside at the
Piano. Tickets oil admission % cents can be proc ured
from the following Commit ee.
r.. NJ, Stutsenburg, Front and Washington Streets.
NJ l.. LiUhtenstein, 1874 Market Street.
J. n. Uest1n. 1872 Market Street.
q. =. Capeie, West Seventh Street; and A. c. Brown.
Doors open at O'Clock, 10 commence at a.
Nov. Ia.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

The GREAT EASTERN sTEAAsHlP-Ine largest
vessel ever built since Noahs time Il to be launched
10 England about the middle of next April Her
first trip will be to Portland Maine, where wharves
for her accommodation now being built Yves.
sci of 10000 tons is novelty in the maritime world
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

LETTER FRO VI NEWARK DELAWARE
Mr. EDIrOR.-Dlubtless 1t would be pleasing to
you and to this numerous subscribers to your paper
10 learn that the course of lectures before the
"Shakspeare Club" commenced GU Friday evening
last under very favorable auspices. The hrst lee.
turo delivered by rev. q. II. Wiswell of Whining
ton Tho audience was large and intelligent, in
which We notice tue ladies Of the Newark and Dear
Park Seminaries, The feature was rich in thought
and very suggestive of the practical. Man worker
for his Times was the subject. The lecturer spoke
Of tho relation which man bears to his times; the
disposition Of some to live in tue past always wan
deripg among and brOOding over the ruins Of anti.
guilty, and the disposition Of others to live in the
future cherishng auteipatioRs Of good time coming
tethe neglect of the present. and closed with an earn
est appeal in hehalf Of the preson All were delight
CD with the lecture, Owing to an unavoidable ir>
cunstance Row 5. r. Slack will not be able to de-
liver the next lecture, according to previous arrange
ment lie expected to lecture on December 9TH
Inc second lecture takes place on Friday evening
next, at which time Prof. T. Grover lectures upon
"holy Rood" This We doubt net will be highly
interesting 1t needs but mention of tho subject,
70 start thoughts closely associated with and bearing
upon most interesting topics. Prof Grover has 70.
9e1ty returned from his European tour, and comes
i iaden with abundant material for discourse on
in9ly Rood" The fact of his being ao eve witness
Vi tue place will ensure credit and interest," w
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-11-13

TINS ELECTION RIors IN BALTIMORE There were
eghty>eight persons wounded in the late election
riots at Baltimore, of whom five have died
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PUBLIC VHNDUEj.

u rTNIIE suIscriber having como luded to decline
- Farming; will sell on FRIDAY, tho 2lst
- IN APPoq uinlmnk Huudre II, New Castle ooun
~ Delaware, hts entire stock and farming utensils oOn
slsing OF head of Horses, amongst which pair
Of driving horse good SIZE, gentle IN sngleor double
harness; ona excellent brood Mare now with oa by
Mountain Morgan; one Mare with ioa by Bellfonn
der, colt, year old next Spring, Belfounder
double hahess and can tot hs mile IN four minutes two
work oxen, six mich Cows, the balance young Cattle
Six head OF hogs, two which excellent brood sOws
6w te slUats. good size too keep over, farm wnRon
and hlrGess OK cart nearly new mich wagon, York
soveis spades and hoes. sale TO commence at 10
Nov. i5-ld ELIAS v. MOORE.
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REGTSTER'S OFFICE

Nsio Castle County, Oct SLh, 1920
rTpnN TUE anplioation of Catharine NJ King Admin
u isratrix Of John p King be g Red Lion HUNDRED
X III ssIsr that he nsratx aforesaid, give notice
OF letters Of upon the Estate
~ tb eHi with IT, date of granting thereof, by
Inv advertisements be posted within forty days from
lila ao III such eters six oil the most public places
81 Tho County of New Castle, recurring all persons hav
demands against the Estate TO present the same or
yided, And also cause the to be inserted within
lie same period in the Delaware Republi can, news
paper published IN Wilmington, and to be continued
ISs~J Given under the hand and Seal of Office ofthG
}L.S3 Register aforesaid Mt New Castle. in New Cas-
written. PETER b. vANDEvER, Register,
NOTtCE.-Ail persons HAVING claims against the Ea-
tate OF John r. King deceased 10 present
the same duly proved James A, Hammond ESQ.
before the sh Of oetebs, A. p 1851 OF abide the Act
James A. Hammond being duly authorized by tae
''''''D ~ '0'''O CKTHARINE NJ. KING.
DELAWARE City, Oct l6, 1856. 2 mr. Admu'rx.