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Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18
CHILDREN.

ID is mistake to think that children love
their parents less whs maintain a proper Gu
lhoritY over them. On the contrary they re-
spect them more. 1t is cruel and unnatural SCI
iishness that indulge children in foolish and
hartiul way. Parents are gnides aud counsel
els to their children. As guide in foreign.
land, they undertake to pilot them safely
through the shoals and quicksauds of inexpe.
Ilence. Ii tho guide allows his followers all the
liberty they please if because they dislike the
constraint Of the narrow path of safety, he al
lows them 10 slako thtir thirst in brooks that
poison them, to loiter in woods full Of wild
beasts or deadly herbs, can he be called a sure
guide2
And is it not the Same with our childrep?--
They are as yet only in the preface. or, as il
were, in the first chapter of the book Of life. :
we have nearly hushed it, or are far advanced
~ ',st efsa ihas PAseS fot tho yaiIl,ss minds
IL children see that their parents act from prin.
cpies That they do not find fault without reas
on. that they do not punish because personal
offence is taken, but because the thing itself is
wrong if they see that they are resolutely but
affectionately refused what is not coed for them
there lisa willingness to oblige them in ali innov
cent maIters-they will sroe appreciate such
conduct.
limo attention is paid TO the rational wishes
no allowance is made for youthful spirits
u they are dealt with in hard and unsympa-
thizng manner the proud spirit will rebel,
and the meek spirit be broken. Our stopping
10 amusethem, our condescending to make
ourselves one in their plays and pleasure at
suitable times. will lead theu to know that it
IS because we eannot attend to them, that
at other times We refuse TO do so.
A pert or improper way Of speaking ought
not to be allowed. Clever children are very apt
to be pert, aud, if too much admired for it, an /
laughed at, become excentric and disagreeable
It is often very difficult to cheek our own
amuSements 1t should never be forgotten
that they are tender plants committed to our
fostering care that every tbeughtless word or
careless neglect may destroy germ Of fimmor-
talitV-"that foolishness is bound up in the
heart Of child and that We must ever, like
the watchful husbandmen, be cn our guard
against it. II is, indeed, little that we can do
in our own strength, but five are conscientious
performers of epr part-ifwe earnestly com
mend them % &ith and PRAYER TO the fostering
care of their Father in heaven to the tender
love of him, the angel of whose presence goes
before them, and who carries these lambs 10
his BOSOM we may then go on our way re-
joicing -"for he will neyerleave or forsake those
who trust in him.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

from the system that had for long years subsistet
almost on nothing else nearly sure to prove ia
moie.'
AYE, gasped the poor man, take gill and breal
my oath! Moses FELTON, shall never learn that bran.
dS or rum killed me If the want of il can k i'll me
tnen lot me die But won't die I'll iive--liye
till Moses FELTON, shall eat his words
he did live; an iron will conquered tho messen.
ger death had gent, and Daniel Byram lived. For
Une month he could not even walk without hello
joyful, powerful help-Mary helped him.
/, agar passed away, and Moses FELTON, returned
70 Vermont, lie entered the court house at Bur
ilpgton, aud Daniel Byram was upon the floor
pleading tor young man who had been indicted for
forgery, FELTON, started with SURPRISE Never be.
| lore had Bryan loOked so noble and commanding,
anu never beJore had such torrents Of eoqHence
poured from his lips. The case was given TO the
jury and the youth was acquitted. Tne successful
counsel turned from the court room and met Moses
They shook hands but did not sneak. when
they reached spot whero none ethers could hear
them, Bryan stopped
Moses he said do you remember the words you
spoke to me year ago2'
4 do, Daniel.'
'will you now take them baok9 Unsay them now
and forever
Yes, with all my heart.'
Then am in part repaid
asked Noses 80 - ~
4 must dio on honest, unperjured man! The
oatn thns has bound me thus was made for life :
Ihat eveping, Mary Bryan was among the hap
piest OF the happy. No alluson was made 10 word
20 that strange scene ofone year before but Moses
could read in Both the countenances of his sister and
press.
And Daniel Bryan yet lives, one of the most hon,
pred men in Vermont, Five times has he sat In the
state Legislature; thrice in the senate and once in
me national congress, and he is yet noble man,
md an ornament to society. declining all offers ci
1urlic oce from the fact that his profession more
ucratiye, while plenty of others want the offices
which he cares not for.
Many who read this will know the characters
fhom have thus used, and will ut once recognize
he true Individuals beneath the fictitious names
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

Seine years ago the widow o. thu late Gan
Jacob Brown applied to the Congress of which
Alr Buchanan was member. tor the balance
Of her husbands slavery for the unexpirld year
in which be died. Gen. B. had spent fortune
III the service of his country, and contracted a
disease in hat service Of which he died, leav :.
in; his widow tc penury. Her appeal 10 Cons
gtess, besides resting on strict jusnct, involved
only miserable plttancs, which no man with
the heart of a man in him could refuse. But
James Buchanan refused, He set his face,
"iike flint" against the just and touching ap-
peal of the widow off Revolutionary soldier
lie voted No! Wouldn't it be beautifuljus of
this vote should return TO him ia November
with voice of ten thousand thunders, to haunt
bis mouldly and tenantless old heart foiever2
Wouldn't 1t be horrid injustice if It shouldn't?
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18
THE UNaUAaDED MoMEN r


BY MISS PHOEBE CAREY.
Yes, my lips to night have spoken
Words said they should not speak;
And would l could racali them
Would had not bean so weak.
Oh, that one unguarded moment
Were it mine to line agnin,
All the strength Of its temptation
Would appeal to me in vain.
True, my lips have only uttered
=. What is ever in my heart;
am happy when beside him,
Wretehed when we are apatt;
Though 1 listen to his praises
Always longer than 1 should,
het my heart can never hear them
Half so tften as l would.
Aud l would not, c<,ld' not pain him,
Would not for the world offend,
would have him know l like him
As brother, as friend;
But mennt to keep S&o secret
In my bosom always bid;
For never meant to toll him
That | loved him-but did.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

4 YANKEE A BRoAD. "A good story is told Inv the
New Haven Register, Of "Bishos," who went down
70 New York with one Of his fiy.trap machines, as
specimen number" A butcher was very desirous
nc should set it agoing in bis shop and IN the
hes had been "hiyed.o The butcher was pleased,
but concluded, as his flies were .'all trapped, - he
ndidn't want the machine,n s'Very wel," said
tage Of you by carrying of your lies and drawing
tue slide, he liberated the whole swarm about the
butchers ears, and beat retreat under cover of
'o the ioudest buzzing ever heard in that vicinity
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

MoRE EXCITING KANSAS RUMoRs. Louis,
Sept. l0.-Adyices from Kansas to the 5th say
that Gen. Lane, with $50 men, attacked Te
cumseb on the 4th. Judge lie Compte had is,
sued orders to the marshal to arrest Lane and
other agitators Gen. Smith had instructed
Col. Cooke, at Fort RILEY, to give all necessary
assistance. Gov. Geary arrived at Glasgow on
Tuesday, where he met Ex- Governor Shannon
on his way down.
ST. LOUIS. Sept. 10 The very latest report
received here from Kansas is to be the effect
that the Free State forces under Gen. Lane
have completely sacked the towR Of Tecumseh
without losing one of his men. 1t is not knoxn
to what extent the pro-savery men at that
place suffered.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

WITHDRAWAL OF Mr.. BUGHANAN.--The Phila.
delphia Bulletin says: sit is stated that MIR.
Brecknritge really made proposition to
Mr.. Buchanan at tha Wheatlands. on Wednes.
day, on the subject of his withdrawal. The
plan is TO get Mr.. Donelson also to withdraw,
aud unite the Democratic and the American
tickets in the persons Of Fillmore asd Breckin-
ridge. Such ticket Mr. BreckinIidge thinks
will be likely to succeed against Fremont and
Dayton. What is to be done about the two
platforms, does not apr ear Nor have We learn
ed what response Mr. Buchanan made to the
proposition.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18
SALVATION.

What is SO needtul as salvation! Fie upon
this condemned and foolish world. that would
give so little for salvation! Oh, if there wore
a free market cfsalvatiOn, proclaimed on that
day when the trumpet Of God shall awake the
dead, how many buyers would be there! What
are all the sinners in the world ou that day
when heaven and earth shall go up in flame
of Gre, but number of begaied dreamers?
Every one shall say his hunting, and Of his
conquest, "Bshold it was a dream. ."-Ruthsr.
ford, Aa
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

ScHooL-Box QUEsrIoa.-Three boys at school
learning their catechism, one asked the other how
far he had got To which he answered, ''l'm in
state o. sin and miseryn lie then asked another
what length he wasl To which he replied, "I'm just
at etfeotuai calling" They were both anxious of
course to learn how far he was himself, and having
asked, he answered, "Past redemption"
Young man what's the price of this slk?" asked
deaf old lady of a young fellow in Canal street.
'sSeven shillings' was the reply. Seventeen shiI-
Seyen shillings, ma'am, is The price of the silk,
replied the honest shopman, "Oh seven shiiI&n ss"
rsjOiuOd the lady. sharply; I'm give you five.
The King of Naples has become 50 strict with re-
gard outward signs Of repubicanism, that he will
mot allow the ladies of that city to plads with
red, white and blue stripes, nor ribbons Of the
same colors; and he Is ordered all the turkeys
hens, and chickens which have tricolored feathers
to be seized and slaughtered i+
"Whsre is your father 2" said an angry master to
the son of his habitually tippling domestic.
'tDown stairs, sir" was the reply.
,,aeting drunk. !, suppose :" said the master.
No. sir, he amt" at +7..--
'tWhat then?n 4tl5
"getting sober, sir. 3
A gentlemen seeing man removing an embank-
ment from dwelling inquired; Patrick, what are
"openng the cellar window, sir
"What are you doing that for ?''
"rcl LEI out the dark, your honor"
The husband of beautiful wife, upon returning
home one day, was met by one of his offspring all
smiles, clasping his hands and saying, spa, Mr.. b.
has been here-he's such nice mamie kissed US
all around and mother too"
"Mother, this book tells about the angry wav
of the ocean Now, what makes the ocean GET
angry?" Because it has been crossed SO eften, nv
son.n -
MORE TRouBI IN FLoRiDA.-A Washington
despatch says that within eight or ten days.
communications Of an important character have
been received announcing another insurrection
among the Indians 10 the ever glades Of Fiori
da. Gen. Harney has been ordered to proceed
Immediately to Florida and take command Of
the troops there.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

An Alsrmist says thatit Fulton 8 mother had ded
an oia maid, our rivers would sil have been slran
gers g steamboats Bless us is 1t possible How
terribly different great many things would be il
good many mothers We might name had died old
maids. Where would hare been this continent If
the mother o. Columbus had mot fallen in love with
ani married the respected father Of Mr. Columbusa
In shert, where would the whole human race be. If
Eve had.taken a pique against Adam and refused to
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

An esteemed friend of ours once had a good. for
nothing little black felew, some twelve or fourteen
years Old, as waiter boy, and after enduring his
pranks u and mischief for some year or so, was at
Obliged 60 send him adrif to look after him
' sSii in the world Not great while after parting
with itttc cufy, his former master having occasion
70 go " Albany, met him on board the steamboat
where he was emPloyedin the capacity Of stewards
assistant, and addressing hiw, he said tWsll; Tom
are you as bad as ever RI,
IN, no, answered the young rascal, with grin
that brought into bold reiet every one Of his white
grinders Use got no bad examples now, sir
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

. A lady had two servant maids, called Susan and
earah One night the lady rang the bell more than
once before it was answered; and when Susan came.
the lady said,--
where's Sarah q
'Mhy, madam, replied Susan, whispering, 'she Is
a oosrtissar tSiih John. = =
-, wei what have you been doing that the bell was
been watching sem.' A"''
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18

"Grandmother," said child on returning from,
Sunday School enc fine morning. the Bible true9,,
"certainiy," replied the old lady, 'sbut why do
Beeause, replied the juvenile "it says that every
hair Of our head is numbered and go pulled out a
handful to-day and there wasn't number on any of
them" ~ T'' VI
what heresy." exclaimed the old lady. and
tainted clean stiff stone dead on the floor,
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18
STEAM SASH WILL

DILE& HOUSTON, respectfully annrilnce 10 Car
penlers Buiders and the public, that they prepared
te MANUFACTURE at their establishment, No. ISL Orange
s,reet hetweep Fiifh and Sixth streets, Window and
sash OF all kinds, with Dispatch and the most reason
able terms Builders would lind eaty to their advan-
age Ia give MS cal and pxamue work eiore purch
TGs a elsaewasre Ws keen The best w9[kmen
and well seasonbl Orders directed to our address Ly
nail VIII he attended 70 promptly. innn l2-2nl
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FAIRVILLE SEMINARY.

FOR YOUNG LADIES,
nv HIS INSTITUTION is LOCATED IN THE
y healthy and pleasant village Of HsIrvlle. Chester
county Pa, miles nor til of Wilmington, Dell with
Th Sh easy eom%mpnieation NH is had By daily stages I6e
loetnher, and continue % weeks. The COURSE OF
INSTRUCTION is EXTENSIVE, embracing all tile
branches Of a thorough ENGLISH EDUCATIUN, as
well rs rs the Latin and French LANGUAGES. LECTURES
Engllsh Ian age and literature the Ma ura Sciences
the Principles Of Anatomy aud Physio ogy, Physical
taught IN the school. ~ l77' l7''---l : T''7
TERMS.-Fution, lights and boarding, including wash
ing; S5 per term of 22 weeks, IS will be charged
tor Latin and French Each pupil must be furnished with
Finrther informal the Principal or each
er, Fnrvllle T.. o.. Chester county, Pa,
HANNAH w. SHARpI,ESS, Pfiuoinal
JESSE ID. SHARPLESS, Proprielor
aug ll-wl2. JACKSON GRAVES, Teacher,
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10 store.seepors, best best Is 4 q cts, per lb.
To Families, best is7
jun 3O.tf Newsrk la
TO THE PUBLFC-

FHN HE undersigned thankful for pas fvors rnma gen
III erous public, and hoping to merit the same by alte.
tion 70 business and to those desiring the Anerlcan
ot 81 twenty i've siSf
elt klnds and ranging from half cent TO fifteen cents
Diadem Dorado. Belle Of Florida; besides other
knls OF hbektpaoco Smoking tobacco, and snuff of all
He isagst also for different papers printed in various
portions 0rthe country Books, Masaznes Port Monaes
Segar Cases. Musical instruments, Canes, Sc The
attention OF the public respectfully invited his store
Broadway. between Chestnut and Walnut, Newark,
Sept Ism Delaware,
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IrnlTnnI srEAnr MILL.


It In
3 .i5L ld5ail WILMINGTON, DEL.
The subserlbor being exteesvely engage IN the manu-
invites the attention and extend invitation to al. Car
penters, Builders &o to give hi call and examine his
work and prices before purchasing elsewhere. manu-
iIgetnrs a. order and keep on hand WINDOW and DOOR
FRAMES and SASH of all kinds, auch OVIOW and
nUTlllc, DIAMOND SASH. BULK SASH. GREEN
HOUSE SASH, HOT BED, SASH, 40, Blinda--PfRot
and Stationery Shutters of all styles Doors of all yes
aud thckness Moudinga Of all sizes and patterns, hy
work - of the best maeral, well seasoned, made by tho
besi OF wqrknen, and sold nj the rRicRs
iurlish sash, Painted and Glazsd In superior man
u Az orders by mail dIreced TO my address will be
attended towllh despatch. re ~
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- -sss III Il Subscribers would inform their frienas
sAllI and the public generally that they have
ls;A. inenpod business In Pyle's lmildng, between
= Fifth and Sixth streets and ritnall, where
they prepared To- manuacure High and pressure,
Staonery and MARINE Steam Engines and Boilers Shrf
ng M ~ work anu haehlnery o every description. CAST
lngs md Carriage xlss fgrnsled order, The sub
serihers all practical well acquainted with the
business, and hope by strict attention TO receive liberal
Hlnre Of patronage. WALTON & ARMSTRONG
y. B.-Iobblns OF all kinds punctuay atterded 10,
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T. .liLADELPHiA WILMINGT0NS BAL LTlM0RE
RAEE-R AD.

Tg-FlEgi.sllsEs TIssEgyEpIsEa ss. ,ssscI..l
seSass 90 ~
nm and after hI0NDAYDAY, sep ist. 1856, the pas
" singer TRAINS. will leave as follows;
PASSENGER TRAINS LEAy yE for BALTIMORE
at 1870 Il m, 4 p MI, BxpTess) and IL p IN
Wilmington nt .. GOA m, AIS and II pm
New Ca5tle at 8,2O u n. and ais IN
Middletown at R.20 IN, Ais nj
Dover abs. % and AIS p ~
Trains for Phi adeipha leave Baltimore at $40 lex
pessl II IN and b.i5 pm
Wilmington AZ 7sO and II 80 m, and i0l5pm
{ New Castle at u N and 5.25 pm
. Middletown AT O a inand 4.30 IN
MOvar at 8 IN m and $40 m
III Trains for Baltimore leave Wilmington Al 9n5 D m
Baltmore and HHver-do TRACE Accommodation Train
leaves Haver-d e. Grace at am
Baltimore atb
Freight Train with passenger car attaolad eayes Phil
aisphla for Wilmington at q p. NJ, and will leave Wii
nngon for Pcfryvie ana inermedints place i, at o. r.
N. GEORGE A, PARKER.
myi7 General Supsrintendnnr
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nRILLs I nRILrsll

KuHN'S& 4 HAINES' IMPROVED GRAIN DRILL.
ENE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully call the aiten-
ton q the Farmers Of Deiuwire and adjoining States
V the above Justly celebrated Machine Ii has heen
thoroughly tested and wherever introduced has met with
ts nSs etteTag and Is fast surPnssng 81 9TH
The farm: NiN ''
The application Of the cupped wheel feeders in oombi
m With thG slides secures mare certainty and regular
oats and all kinds Of small grain with the same hopper
nni requiring but moment charge it to sow.
Slc rs dpne B., single screw At one end Of hs hopper
kind q grain f0mgny guage pOnS which Is not the CASE
with Slide Drills. 1t s of light raftexoeedlngiy simple
Az That want Drills of the subscriber the coming fall,
warranted to work we'll. NJ, ]. HAINES,
,,,.n,1~, = Delaware City, Dol.
CAUTION, ,--Be ware Of all limitations Of the cupped
wheel ieelsrs rs there were some counterfeit
al prolessng to be the Kuhn's& Hhines NIaenine and
made ut Delaware City unless made BY the subscrlpe and
having his name upon them. jy Sl-2m NJ, J, III,
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Cries Sylvia TO a reverend dean,
What reason eau be given,
since marriage is holy thing,
That there are none in heaven 9'
There are no women he replied.
She quick returned the Jest:
Women there are. but Tn afraid.
They cannot find a prlestn

NEW FASHION "A lady made great sensation
the other day by starting new fashion in bonnets
Instead Of wearing her bonnet on the back of her
head-where no one could see tia gorgeous John
ny carried it behind her crimson velvet cushion
The result was that every could perceive she had
a bonnet, and the lady herself had not the bother
Of carrying 1t. The affair was extremely light and
airy,
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rOas PIIlLAnRLPIIlAi
81 TaAM RaGuLAR IrMn.

sW''Naa THE STEAMBOAT NAtAJOR REY-
sz7ssSBtlD,, ID. ). Craven, leaves the first Pier
, below Arch Street every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday morning, nt IL o'clock Returning
leaves Salem every Mondiy, Wednesday, aud Friday
norninst NJ oelock, stopping at Chester Penns grove
Pe1nsvlo, New Castle and Delaware City, each wal, ,
\ t'e Tir Sharptown, WO9dstown, Alloway Etown,
on hoard, Freight at reasonable rates. APPS
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BosToN. Sept. 9.-Mr. L. K. Collins, in an,
swet to an invitation from numerous merchants
Of this city, promises that if time will ALLOW he
will make a visit to Boston with the new
steamship Adriatio before she sails for Liver
pool, in October next.
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The Baltimore Patriot states that the agents
Of the Peruvian Government have determined
to advance the price Of guaas five dollars Q ton.
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MELANCHOLY 0CCuRRENCE. Much excite
ment was caused in this city.about six o'clock
last evening by gentleman named j. W
blouut, whu aad arrived at the United States
Hotel the previous day, throwing himself from
ihmd story window of,hat building. He fell
with fearful violence on the pavement in Broac
street. and on being raised tom the ground wa.
- Jund to be bleeJiDg piofusely from the lungs
besides having sustained external injuries. His
condition at a late hour last night was such,
however as to hold out hopes of,a final recov
ory. Mr.. Blount is gentleman under thirty
years eff age and is believed 10 be a Virginiar,
though oflate he has been RESIDENT in New
Orleans. What urged him to take the rash
leapis unknown. -AugastD .Chroncle.
The difficulties which had arisen between
theHAllies aud Russia in regard to the eyacu..
alton of Turkish territory, no longer occupy
the ubiic mind. Kars has been given up
to the Turks, Constanlinop'e has been complete
ly evacuated by the French. Thtre is no doubt
entertained in Paris that all the other difficult
ties pending, the evacuation of the Isle of Serd
pents, the running ofa new boundary line, an~
even the question ofconsoIdating the two Dan
ubian provinces, will be amicably and speed
lily arranged. On this latter question it is
said Austria has indicated an intention Of
her opinion in favor of the consolila-
ting, and from that moment the question NAV
be considered resolved. Nt
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SADDLE and TIARMnss r1IaKIMo-

ksSsa@A THE SU UBSCRTBER would respectfully in
HN orIn the publ that he has taken the shop form
y orally ooeupied by John n. Todl, at Newark
r, :, :, Dei., AMI commenced the SADDLE AND
hARNEsS a business. He will keep constantly on hand
eyeTy article 9onneeted with his neof business wioh he
II JOHN PERKINS. Jr.
IN. B.-Fly-netts. Buffalo Robes and Horse Covers In
ther season Repairing done with neainess and dspa.e
4
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TERRIBLE RIoT AT BALTIMORE. -BALnMoRE,
Sept IL. "A terrible riot occurred this after.
noon between the Fillmore Fishing Club and
party Of men at the Seventeenth Ward Demo
cratic headquarters. Two men were killed
on the spot, and some twenty others wounded,
several Of whom are believed TO be fatally in
jured. The fight lasted only few minutes,
but the firing was Eeavy and severe.
Neither Of the men killed We're engaged in
the fight, and most Of the wounded were resi-
dents Of the vicinity, attracted to the spot by
the disturbance.