Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-03-26

been proclaimed with so much emphasis and
1nction. Mr.. Colcock has just been recap
pointed Collector at Charleston. lie was
member of the 32nd Congress, from South
Jarolina, and was regarded here as the NEST ra-
iical disunionist in that or any other dcloga-
ion. His ability was limited, but his fanati-
ism was so intense as almost TO become ludi-
,rous. remember he set the House in roar
IN one occasion, when in paroxysm of seces-
lion, he sgniied the contingency of a resolu-
ion in these words, ''Resolvcd, That this
Union is dissolved" This sort of ultraism re-
elected him to the SD Congress, when the
Pierce administration came into Office. AL
hough MIR. Colcock had always protested the
Utmost adherence for federal patronage, and
denounced its recipients as the minions of an
oppressive government, he got himself recon-.
nended for the Custom House, and superseded
1 man who if he had no other claim, was open
ly and zealously opposed to the furious dema-
goguism OF the disunionists. And now, after
the lapse of four years, he presents himself ,
again ut Washington, dances attend ance upon |
the White House by the week, and is finally |
reappointed. This is fair specimen OF the
''chivalry," and the example illuslratesto what
sort Of uses 1t may come at last. Neither the
President nor the Cabinet were ignorant of the
antecedents of this person, for Mr.. Cobb served
with him in Congress, and some pains were
taken to enlghten those who were less direct
direct recognition of the secession party in
South Carolina, and an encouragement TO its
ultraism. Mr.. CococR is of no Importance in
himself, but he is identified with an interest
which the Administration has sought to prop-
tate in his person.
Notwithstanding all the publications which
have been made, no letter OF resignation has
been received from Gov. Geary, and no infor-
nation Gpon which action could be produced.
ia Rurhauau'q NJ ha
is, probably, well Uniformed. BUtthe facts which
have gained publicity, make il certain that un-
less the whole policy be changed in Kansas,
Immediately and decidedly, the Governor must
withdraw from an Office in which he is not only
powerless for public good, but encompassed by
personal dangers. This is an issue which can
not be lodged, evaded or compromised. The
rights Of bona ade settlers must either be sus-
tanned by the strong arm of the government, or
| the Territory abandoned to the incursions of
| organized bands of outlaws and assassins.
| These are the two alternatives, and they admit
| of no halfway expedeRts. Governor Geary
went to Kansas not only Democrat, but a
! friend of tho late administration and the pres
ent President. 1t is a mistake to suppose he
was selected through Mr.. Buchanan's influence.
Cen Pierce conferred the appointment of his
own accord, and for reasons of personal and
| political confidence. Hence his testimony in
| regard to the state of affairs in Kansas must
be free from prejudice, SO far as the South is
! concerned. Ills sympathies were with the pol
icy which leaned in that direction, though lie
seemed anxious to steer between the extremes,
and to concllate adverse interests. If he is
impressed with the Outrages committed by the
Border Ruffans, they must need the corrective
force Of that authority which has hitherto tam.
perod with them, at the expense of public
peace and the blood of innocent citizens. We
shall see how tho new Cabinet will meet this
difficulty, and thus learn, at the outset, whether
the scenes of violence and the reign Of terror
which have paralyzed the growth Of Kansas for
two years, and converted that virgin soil into
one vast desert Of carnage and desoation, are
to be continued or checked.
Theimpresson here is that there will be pref
ty general sweep among tho officials Of large
and low degree north of the Potomac. Below
that line such persons are held sacred, and
therefore may not be touched with the proiane
hands of any President. The New J ork col
ectorship, as far as the outside pressure is con-
cerned, has settled down between Mr.. Schell
and Mr.. Butterworth but as there is division
of sentiment, Mr.. Buchanan may take a kinli
in his head and appoint some merchant rc-
moved from active partlsanship, who enjoys
the confidence of the community. 1t is expect
ed the California, Boston, and New York APP
pointments will be closed by the beginning OF
the ensuing week. Mr.. Beverly Tucker, who
fought, bled and died in tho cause ofMr. Buch.
anan, when the UniOn-now his official paper
was enlistened against his nomination, is Ia
get tho MarShllship of this District, in Urde
to prove that it does not follow that because
\ republics are ungratefnl that Presidents mus
be. INDEPENDENT.
HIGHLr IMPORTANT DEvELoPMEST.-It will
be remembered that after the Coroncr's Jury
had retired for consultation, in the Burdell in.
vcstigation, a man, giving his name as d. q.
Walter, NJ. D., 81 Horatio street, presented
himself, saying that he could corroborate the
statement of Farrel. lie was taken before the
Jury, and testified that just before l O'Clock on
the night of the murder, he passed DR.. Burdell's
house, and saw man sitting on the stoop, witt
shoe in his hand, and he thought it singular
also, that he saw the door open, and a man a
the door in his shirt sleeves.
This testimony was regarded as Of great I'M
portance, corroborating the statement of Far
reil, which, unsupported, was looked upon b.
many as highly improbable.
We understand that the counsel for Mrs
Cunningham has now set up and processes t
BIO able to prove, that d. G. Walter, NJ. D.,
q lunatic, and has been for some years; that h
was at home on the night of the tragedy i
Bond street, that his family, with whom he wa
at that time, knew nothing of his testimony ii
they saw it in the papers, when they read ttwit
the utmost amazement, and were deeply paine
and mortified that he had conceived such a
. extraordinary idea.
, 1t will be further insisted that they did nc
! know that they claimed to have any informatiO
, upon the subject, or that he had been beior
the Coroner at all, or proposed to go, until hi
f statements werepublished. When Walter rea
a Farrell's testimony, it was pretended that h
was seized with the delusion that he could CO
n roborate it. and that since tho close of the il
vCstigaton he has dwelt upon it almost il
. cessantly, and thinks and talks of little els,
i He congratulates himself also, they say, upo
/ being the most important witness in the cas-
= and that by his statements, and his only, ca
n the foul crime be traced to its perpetrator. A
efforts to convince him of his delusion arc Ill
"a availing.
, Ills family have endoavored to make him n
Is member that he was ut home at the very tin
AZ he processes to have been in Bond street b
/. all to no purpose he persists in his assertion
"a and declares that no power on earth can pr
ID vent him going 10 court and swearing to Il
a, facts.
~ So says the counsel for Mrs. Cunningham
e. who also insists that since Mr.. Walter gave b
NV testimony, his alleged insanity seems greatly
have increased'-N Y. Post.
IN ZIMMERMAN, THE MILLIoNAGRE.-.Samu
We Zimmerman, who was killed by the Gre
e- Western Railroad accident, was native
rs Huntingdon county, Pa, but for some tir
ed resided at Niagara Falls, owns the Gift
las House, and at the time Of his death was es
nd mated to be worth at least million of dollai
las Mr.. Zimmerman less than twenty years al
he worked at his trade, which we believe, was tn
ms Of a blacksmith, in the central part OF til
'st State. lie, however, pulled up stakes one fl
ed morning, turned his face toward the settil
lc- sun, and his family in Pennsylvania lost sight
he him entirely. In the meantime Il younger br
Of Their by frugally taking care of his earning
Of was enabled to start coach line between Spru
of creek and Williamsburg, consisting Of fou
&C wheeled vehicle and two horses, which he dro
ish himself Several years ago gentleman sto
hi. mad Of Cnruca croalr AND das;rod o.. h., dr;,o,,