Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18
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day last the Americans Of" old SUSSEX assembled
in County Convention, at the Court House, In |
Georgetown 1t was the hrst meeting of the cams |
paign, and it exceeded in numbers and~enthusiasn
any thing which has been witnessed there for many
years. Atany early hour in tho morning the peo- |
pie began TO assemble-the independent yeomanry |
turned out in their majesty and strength, and be-
fore ten o'clock we counted nearly 100 vehicles on
the square In fact the various roads leading into
the town presented lively scene until neon 1t
was grand demonstration, considering the limited
nolide Several weeks ago tho Democrats boosted |
largely of carrying Sussex by handsome majority,
number of the leaders assured us that there was
not the least dficulty-that many influential and
prominent gentlemen attached to the American par
" had ceased their coLnexion with it, and wsuld
vote their ticket In November They reckened with
out their host for at this meeting observed some
Of the men designated the most active and jealous
advocates of the election of Fillmore and Donelson
Every Hundred in the County was we'll represented
and we were assured that brilliant victory would
ensue. The resolutions were adopted unanimously
amidst much enthusiasm. We could SEQ pictured
upon the oountenance Of tho gallant and hardy
yeomRnry OF Sussex, that they had entered into the
contest, with tho determination of achieving CLIO
rious yicory, and fiom what we saw and could
earn nothing short OF 800 majority will DO given
for Fillmore Our Democrats friends there ae-
knowedged to US that ii was an immo SO gathering
AID appeared very much depressed in spirits :
Their Hypocrisy and deco 5ton towards the repeal
OF the Prohibi'ory Law, is exploited Thanks to the
Delaware Gazettes the organ of the party IN this
State for the explanation Of tho license law which
wi be given IN case the party should obtain power,
VIE that no person should be granted license to sell
liquors for less sum than from 5000 TO $780, giving
the profits accruing from the sale to the rich whist
the poor man would be excluded from the privilege
IN the afternoon tho Court House was densely
crowded to hear the speeches of Hon. Elisha D.
Cullen, James X. Lofand, Secretary of State, aud
Hon. Caleb Layton. When Mr.. Cullen entered
the Hall he was warmly greeted He said he APP
peared tor the first time before tho people of his
native County to address them since he was elected
a member OF the House Of Representatives and It
was expecle ed that he should render an account of
MS Stewardship that he had been elected by the
American party OF Delaware to that responsible trust
and stood by their principles and had 10 the best Of
his Judgment and ability discharged his duty to his
constituents. He reviewed the slavery agitation and
the difficulties and outrages in Kansas and was very
| severe upon Pierce, Douglas Co., who are re
sponsibe for bringing them about by the repeal of
tne Missouri Compromise The country has been
Drought to the verge of dissolution, and in order
restore harmony and peace-to unite together in
| the bonds of brotherhood and union the North and
South, We must elect the only national man Mil
| lard fillnoie, who has been tried and not found
wanting MIR. q. spoke for about two hours, and
was listened to by the large audience with the great
est interest and attention. When he concluded
three hearty cheers were given for Fillmore and
Donelson, and three Tor the speaker. After which
me meeting was ably and eloquently addressed BY
Judge Layton and James r Loaand, Esq. 1t is
supposed that there 800 persons present, and
we never witnessed a meeting conducted with more
order and decorum. In frsnt Of the Court House,
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quor which he offered free to all who would parci
pate. Upon inquiry, we were informed that this
gentleman was amember of the Democratic party
and formerly held the office of Register of Wills
Inc motive was percephble and failed of the object
intended, as the people appeared Indifferent to his
hospitality and kindness.
oUrRAaE.-Mr. William Horn, who formerly kent
olotaing store and livery stable in our city but
who 10 now engaged in buying and trading ca rria.
ges through the lower portion of the State and the
aanf Mnr tos,I
mOb on Saturday last at Denton, and narrowly cs.
capped injury to his person. We are informed that
he was charged by one Charles Jacobs, as being
seen IA company with one of Ills slaves and had pre-
vailed On him to abscond from his master. This re.
port was sVon circulated through the town, which
caused number of persons to assemble and threats
we're made towards his person, and it was resolved
tnat ne should be punished in the evening. Mr.
ID was informed of the intention of the mob, and
hastened to the hotel of Mr. Purnell and protested
against there being any truth in the charge when
taat gentleman provided him with pistols and took
MIN &c his room The mob arrived at the hotel M
the appointed time having large quantity of eggs
anu demanded OF the proprietor OF the Hotel the
person OF Mr.. IL. saying that he was an abolition.
ISL, 60, and was guilty Of meddlng with slave Dro.
perty. The proof was demanded by Mr. p who MS
sured them that until it produced the man who
attempted to enter his house did it ut the peril d
mis- lile The mob seeing the bold and determined
attitude assumed by Mr. p, became intmilated and
y alarmed, and shortly afterwards dispersed Durinl
r the night however, some scoundres went to th,
Saiu anu uhmhReQ several new ana valuable yeLi
Giles belonging to Mr.. Horn. We learn that III,
respectable and intelligent citizens Of the place ar,
Indignant at the outrage.
l AMERICAN MEETINGS Hon. Elisha u. CnIIe,
addressed large meeting of citizens in the Git,
, HAL, on Thursday evening. He made sound. Lao
ioa speech, which was listened to attentiyely and
warmly applauded. Our space will not permit n n
attempt at even a synopsis.
Vn friday evening there was also large meeting
a. the City Hall which was addressed by James II
Lonand Esq., OF Kent County and Hon. O. s. Layton,
OF Sussex. They both made interes ting md aren1
menative apr els to tho conservative union loyinr
portion Of our people to vote for Fillmore and Don.
eseh ana Clearly proved that the Cincinnati platform
embraced doctrines of the most dangerous character
Ihey reproduced the continual cry of dissolution of
The union and Judge L. asserted that the State Of
delaware could furnish sufficient men to whip an
he disunionsts OF the South by contract while tile
| little State o. Rhode Island was fully able to take
care of them in the North. They were only mere
handful In either section, utterly insignificant and
p9werless the great mass Of the people being pa
! triots and ready aud willing ta uphold the ubi.n
al all hazards We wieh that every Buchanan and
Fremont man in our state could have heard them ns
we are persuaded great amount of good would
nave been the result.
BUSINESS. PERSONAL, INrELLIaE NcE, &c IA
Cyrus Pyle is making consider Bile inproyements an
n ~, inrm near Brackehvlle in Mill Creek Hundred
lie is erecting wagon house, corn crib and Iarge
ovelsoootto his barn Tho work is being done 6v
mr Robert Alexander, carpenter of this city
John IL Pfice adveTtses for sale Gil acres Of land
10 Cherry Island marsh in RrandYwine Hundred
| Joseph L. Price & Co. offer for rent one Of The
new eottagesr recently erected Market Street below
| Twelfth street.
Four properties in Sussex county, are advertised
by John d. Rodney at Sheriff's sale.
Samuel BarrOf this city, udvertises three fafms in
keHt county at private sale.
Joseph Grubb Of Christiana Hundred, alyertises n
stray COW which came TO his premises near Newport,
| on the 9th inst. FN'''
George Vickers, Esq, advertises fine farm near
Ghestertown, to be sold at public sale, on Wedues,
day, the FIRST Of October.
Mr.. Levin D. Vaughn, has taken the frame hotel
belonging to Mr.. Rench, at Georgetown, This
house has been closed for long time and ia now
doing good business. Mr.. V. ia courteous and
well qualified to keep first class hotel
Ihtnall q Lea advertise family flour for sale at
their mills at Brandywine.
FoReERr.-A man called at the flour and feeJ
store Of Gregg Chandler Son, one day last week
and presented a check with the name Of Lewis
Suiitt, miller, on the Brandywine, and drawn ia
the order of NJ Harr for S35 ON the Bank of Della
/ ware Mr. q, Immediately cashed it, but from the
looks and actions Of the stranger previous to leaynr
he suspected that all not right. and instantly
proceeded to the above institution and was ipferme
4 by The officers that it a forgery. Mr., @. then
procured the assistance of constable Cirnbb Nm