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Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

TIE NECESSITY OF ExERcIsE.-The
benefits of exercise to those whose occupa.
tion does not lead them to make any ply
steal exeition, cannot be too highly esti-
mated. The body must undergo certain
amount of fatigue to preserve its natural
strength, and maintain all the muscles and
organs in proper vigor. This activity
equalizcs the circulation, aud distributes
the blood more elfet tually through every
part. Cold feet, or chill anywhere shows
that the circulation is languid there. The
muscles during exercise, press on the veins
and help forward the currents by quicken.
ing every vessel into activity. The valves Of
the heart are in this way aided in the work
of sending on this stream, and relieved of a
certain amount of labor. When exercise
is neglected, the blood gathers too much
about this central region, aud the oppres
sion about the heart, difficulty Of breathing
lowncss of spirits, anxiety and hcaviness,
numerous aches and stitches, are evidences
Of this stagnation. People are afraid to
take exercise, because they fancy they
want breath aud feel weak. But the very
effort would free the heart from this bur-
den, by urging the blood forward to the
exlremities; it would ease their breathing
by liberating the lungs from the same su-
p.rabundance; it would make the frame
feel active and light, as the effect of equal
lied circulation and free action.-Latrs Of
Heatth.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

sExclusiyc of about 81, COO 200 in specie.
If the cargo was include1. these figures
would be more than doubled. The Presi-
dent was lost in tho year ls41; no one
knows how or where. Tho Columbia, in
nautical phrase, "broke her back ou the
rocks on the American shore Of the Atlant-
ic. The City of Philadelphia went to
pieces on the rocks near Cape Race. The
City of Glasgow sailed from Liverpool
March lst, 1854, and was not afterwards
heard of.
The Great Britain came near being in
cluded in the list, having lain ashore for
some months at Dundrum Bay, coast Of
ireland, but is now engaged as transport
for India. The Franklin aud Humboldt
went ashore and broke in spiecds the for
mer on Long Island, and thtqlatter near
Halifax. The Arctic and Paci Ie were lost
as already recorded. The iqdn steamer
Tempest, measuring 1900 tons, Jailed from
New York, Feb. II, 1857, witEIa crew Of
from tLI!,.ss = e sasts ,;t, .gens ssp. fgo
smaller class. The Jdndepe 'ss.s1,c, for in
stance, was totally lost, with ~ fyes; and
the Tennessee. st. Louis and Yapkee Blade.
Winfield Scott and others, became total
wrecks.
English steamers, in waters contiguous
to the United States, have, in waters bet
ter. Within short time, we have had to
record the loss of the fine iron steamship
Canadian, on the St. Lawrence; also the
steamship Clyde, and several steamers in
the West India Islands.
A calculation as to the number of lives
lost in these steamers, makes total of
about SEVENTEEN HUNDRED. This loss
being irreparable, no consolation can be
derived from the fact that large proper
tion Of it might have been prevented by a
division of these ships into compartments by
water-tight bulk heads: but there is OPP
portunity to make tho adoption of such
means Of safety compulsory upon the ow-
ners of all ea-going steamers, and thereby
doing much to prevent the recurrence of ca
tastrophies such as we too ofttn have oc-
caesion to deplore.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
To the Daughter of an Old Sweetheart.


ny oEo D. PRENTICE.
l love thee, Juliet for Thy mothers sake.
And were young should love thee for thy own
Afresh in thee her early charms awake,
Aud all her witcheries are round thee thrown;
Thine are her girhood's features and know
Her many virtues in thy bosom glow.
Thou art us lovely, though not yet as famed,
As that bright maid, the beautiful, the true.
The gentle being, for whom thou vast named,
The Juliet tat our glorious Shakespeare drew.
Thine Is her magic loyeliuess-but oh,
What fiery youth shall bs thy Romeo
Whoe'ere he be, oh may his lot and thine
BE happier than the LOT Of those OF old;
May ye, like them. bow low at passions shrine,
May love within your b,isoms meier grow cold
And may your nafls be sse'eF. like theirs, bcset
ny stfffes OF Montague and Capulet.
Like his great prototype, thy Romeo.
Halt irenzied by his passions raging flame,
And kindling with poets feryid glow, .0'
May fancy he might cut thy beauteous frame
Into bright stars to deck the midnig ght sky
But, gentle Juliet may he never try.
l paid the tribute of an humble lay
10 thy fnir mother in her girlhood bright,
And now this humber Offering pay
10 thee, oh, sweet young spirit of delight,
And may not. tossed on lifs's stormy waters, M
Live to make rhymes, dear Juliet to Thy daughters
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
QUEENsWARE STORE
EAGLE HOTEL.

yUynE subscriber would respectfully announce to his
frsnds and the public generally, that he still con-
sinuas the above Hotel in Front street at the corner
Of the Newport Turnpike having fitted il up in ibe best
stye, is prepared to accommodate transient and
permanent Boardefs in the hest manner, His table
will be supplied with the delicacies of the market and
his Bar filled with all the variety of the most choice
Liquors His Stables are large and in good order and
his yard is ample for the reception of road WaE.
and all other vehicle His yard and Stables are
attend ded by careful Oatler.
Thankful for N patronage heretofore bestowed upon
him, he hopes by strict attention to his business TO
s''-' JOHN WILSON.
t,tv Ia.tr
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

The PRESIDENT AT iloME-AN IN
cIDENT.-On Saturday morning last the
court room at Lancaster was unusually
crowded, as an important jury trial was
going on. In the midst Of their proceed.
ings James buchanan, the President of the
United States, quietly, and alone, walked
into the Court-that very Court before
which he earned his early reputation, and
in which he practised for nearly forty
years.
As soon as he was recognized, the Judges
on their seats, the lawyers, the jury, wit
nesscs, spectators, and all rose, as ii actu-
ated by one uncommon feeling, and stood
uncovered to welcome their old friend aud
fellow-citizcn. Tho President kindly sa-
luted those about bin, and, after shaking
hands with the judges, retired, apologizing
for having interrupted their proceedings.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
POETRY


The honey bees are humming il
Among the c1ovor sweet,
Itirembcs In the Southern wind
That ripples o'ar the wheat;
II steals To me through peasant songs,
II comes with bridal bells,
And is as full Of music hs
The ocean is Of shells.
In silver letters on the sky,
Away above the sea,
The clouds so busy nii the day,
Are braiding II for me,
! see il in each drop Of dew
That like diamond shines;
The Iris writes il through the tain,
In many colored lines.
II is the spell that makes the hours
Kun golGen in the spring;
It's in the notes love SO well
To hear the wild bird sing.
In starlight and In summer fowers,
It's all the same, the same;
1he music that my hcnrt beats TO,
Is that enchanted name.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

MARRIAGE ORA PoET.-Ja james Russell
Lowell, Esq, was married at Portland, a
few days age, to Miss Frances Dunlap,
niece Of cx-Governor Duolap, Of Portland.
The ceremony took place at St. Johns
Church, the impressive bridal service of
the Episcopal Church being performed by
Rev. Mr.. Burgess, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Lowell, brother OF the bridegroom. The
church was crowded with the beauty,
wealth aud fashion Of Portland. Among
the bridal cotcrie were number of litcra.
ry gentlemen of Boston and Cambridge
The bride was exquisitcly attired She
was given away by her uncle, Gov. Dun
lap. As the newly married couple left
the altar, "IIail Smiling Morn was cfiec-
tivoly performed as a voluntary on the or
gan. Altogether it is said to be the most
brilliant wedding that has taken place in
Portland for many years. After reccp-
ton at the residence of the brides mother
the party took the cars for Rye Beach,
where they are to pass few days. Bos-
ton Bee.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

An Irish servant.sirl was requested by
LADY to go to one of our dry goods stores
and obtain "bed comforter for ier. A.
bout an hour afterwards she returned with
ono Of the clerks.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

Ladies, prepare for an extrene change
in your habits, for a Paris corres pondont
Of the New York Courier says ttpt ladies
are coming out without hoops bus fIc, wad-
ding or anything else.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

VI
ANcEs.--llerr Driesbach, the nasnaismer,
who few years ago retired from the me-
nagcric business, and devoted himself to
farming in Wisconsin, has lately visited
his old companions, the lions, tigers and
leopards, at Dubuque, Iowa, where the
menagerie containing them was stopping.
The meeting was quite affecting, The
lioness, which was particular fayorite,
caught sight of him, and her eyes beamed
with pleasure, while her tail wagged glad
recognition. On his colaing up to her, she
appeared frantic with joy, and when he
spoke to her and presented his face to the
cage, she kissed him and placed her paw
in his hand with the air OF an intense af-
fcction. Indeed, while he was in her pres
encc, She could not control herself, but
would lick his hands while ho attempted
to pat her, roll over, reach out her paws to
him, and then press her nose between the
bars, as though she would like to have had
closer presence. Tho other auimals we're
equally alicctionatc.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
WILLIAM B. WICCINS.
Notary Public and Conveyancer,
Coriruissinuer nf Dfcda

Commissioner Of Deeds,
FOR MOST OF THE STATES IN THE UNION
ExkL EsrATs COLLECTING AeENT
AND CRAFTSMAN.
MNEED5, Ponds, Mortgages, Leases, Releases Wills
ii and all other legal Instruments written al the
shortest notice with Takes acknowledgements Of
peeds fer the State Of Delaware, and most of the other
sater Buys and sells Real Estate, collects Rent and
Debts Of all kinds, and gives particular attention to
aratng and pre- pairing specifications for Patent Office
for builders. Once 1856 King 81. Wilmington Del.
fuiy II ie56tf
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

I
but like'tbat of man describing things
as they pass before him; II see the cleud
taking the form of phantom its head
is covered with long veil-it stands stillr
"Are you afraid !"
81 am not ~
We looked at each other in horror.
stricken silence, while the merchant raising
his arms above his head, chanted in Sc.
pulchral voice
And the phantom said. as he rose from the wave
He shall know me in sooth
l will 60 to my friend gay smiling, and fond,
,., Az our first youth"
"What do you sec 7" said he.
~ see the phantom advance" said the
student-"he lifts his veil-.'tis Francis
Villers !-ha approaches the table !--he
writes It's his signature!"
"Are you afraid !"
A fearful moment Of silence ensued ;
,hen the studcn replied, but in an altered
voice
II am not ~
With strange and frantic gestures, the
merchant then sang:
And the phantom said 10 the moeking seer,
come FROM the south
Put thy hand onmy hand-ihy heart on my heart
~ thy mouth on my mouthl'
"What do you seel 7"
"Hc comes-he approacbes-hepursues
mc-he is stretching out his arms-hc
will have me Holp-helpl Save me !"
"Are you afraid noio?" asked the mer-
chant in mocking voice.
A piercing cry, and then stihed groan
was the only reply to this terrible question
"Help that rash youth |" said the mcr-
chant bitterly. ~ have, | think, won the
wager; but it is sufficient for me to have
given him a lesson. Let him keep the
money, and be wiser for the future.n
He walked rapidly away. We opened
the door of the summer house, and found
the student in convulsions. A paper sign
ed with the name of "Francis Villersr was
on the table. As soon as the students
senses were restored he asked vehementy
where was the vile sorcerer who had sub
jected him to such horrible ordeal-he
would kill biml He sought him through
out the inn in vain; then, with the speed
Of q madman, he dashed off across the
fields in pursuit of him-and we never
saw either of them again. That, children
is my ghost story!
"And how is it, uncle, that after that,
you don't believe in ghosts % said !, the
first time heard it.
"Becousc, my boy" replied my uncle,
"neither the student nor the merchant ever
returned and the forty-6vo guincas be-
longing to me and the other travellers, con-
tinued equally invisible. Those two swind-
lors carried them OIL after having acted
farce, which we, like ninnies, believed to
be real"
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

Ny uncle Beagelcy, who commenced
his commercial career very early in the
present century as a bsgman, will tell sto.
ries. Among them he tells his single
ghost story SO often, that l am heartily
tired of it. In selea :. 7's.lil o''E bore NJ
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

After short silence the young man
said gaily; "Fifty guineas, my worthy sor-
cerer, are more than poor college sizar
ever possessed; but here ale five, which,
il you are satisfied, | shall be most willing
to wager" a--l .8 aa... ..aa
The other took up his purse, saying, in
contemptuous tone "Young gentleman,
you wish to draw backi'' --H
81 draw back |" exclaimed the student
"Wel, If l had fifty guineas, you should
see whether | wish to draw back =
"Here." said l, care four guineas, which
| will stake on your wager.n
No sooner had made this proposition
than the rest of the company, attracted by
the singularity of the affair, came forward
to lay down their money; and, in min
ute ar two, the fifty guineas were subscri-
bed. The merchant appeared so sure of
winning, that he placed all of the stakes
in the students hands, and prepared for
his experiment We selected for the pur-
pose small summer house in the garden,
perfectly isolated, and having no means Of
exit but a window and door, which we
carefully fastened, after placing the young
man within We put writing materials on
small table, and took away the candles.
We remained outside with the pedlar
amongst u.s. In low solemn voice he
began to chant the following lines:
sWhat rseih slow from tho ocean waves,
And the stormy surfi
The phantom pale sets his blackened foot
M On the fresh green turf" N.
Then raising bis voice solemnly, he said:
"You asked 10 see your friend Francis
Villers, who was drowned three years ago
off the coast of South America what do
you sec !"
81 see;" replied the student, "a white
light rising near the window but it has
no form-it is like an uncertain cloud.n
We--the pectators--romained pro-
foundly silent ss... s.
care you afraid ~ asked the merchant
in loud voice.
81 am not" replied the student firmly.
After moments silence, the pedlar
stamped three times on the ground, and
sang: ..Ts.. ..
And the phantom white, whose clay.eole face,
Was so fair,
Dries with his shrond his clinrng vest
And his sea.tossed hair"
Once more the solemn question: i
"You. who would see revealed III tllfe ypsss-
ieriss s..;ssP s.,ph.uu;Els ! . -
= - Sf-seNi'' ''9 "-l-.-i-~-l--- Il
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
New TimOtily Seed

ouNsBERRY's PREPARATIONS can be had at
EDW. McNIALLS Drug Store.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL II, 1857.
Nem Otlearrs 1ailp Grssttrd.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL It, 1857.
Union Course Races-Thirl Day.

The race at the Union Course yesterday was
match for $50, mile heats, between Col Sprague's
flly 4uis and Col. Bingaman's colt, by Sovereign,
dam Lucy Dashwood. There was not much sporting
on the result the Sovereign colt being the favorite
at two to one before starting.
Avis won the first heat taking the lead at the start
and keeping it, the colt tapping her at one time, in
the last turn. Time, so.
Avis led in the second heat and kept the lead to
the last turn when the colt passed her and the
heat in lao.
On the final result five to the colt went beg
ging. This time an even start was made. A blanket
would have covered the animals to the back stretch
Entering the last turn the colt showed his ahead
and when he reached the judges stand he was three
lengths ahead. Time, 1:57.
SU MARY. '...--
UNION COURSE, N o., Thursday April l6, 1s5I.-Purse
Sl50-Mile heats:
Col. A. L. Bingaman's b. c.. by Sovereign dam Lncy
Col. A. NJ. spragus's br Aris by imp. Sovereign,
Time, l:50-l:49-l:57.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

The RAILRoA AID FEvER.-We learn from friend who
has Just returned from visit to New Orleans, that
the fever, (Railroad) is at its highest point at
least as high as ever before known. The books for
the Pacific Road were closed on Saturday there being
more demand for stock than could be accommodated.
The confidence in the of this great enterprise
is complete. Another idea, in which Baton Rouge is
largely interested, is creating lively interest-it is
this-run the Baton Rouge, Crosse Tete and opelou.
sas Railroad to Alexandria, by which the rich and
populous sections of Avoyelles and Rapides will be
made interested with 0pelousas and the present COM
pany, and thus insure its completion. We saw map
last winter on which was laid down complete chain,
rather system of roads for Louisiana, and the one
proposing to connect Alexandria with Baton Rouge
and New Orleans was deemed the most important.
There is question but that our State has the ability
to construct all the roads proposed and it is only ne
cessary to have them placed in udicous hands to ac
complish the object. The Great Northern and oPe-
ousas roads have given the people confidence IN
their strength, which was all ever wanting. What
are our friends in Clinton doing with the Baton Rouge
| and Clinton Road? In a few days the books will be
opened for the road from this place to New Orleans.
Let the two so together.
| baton Rouge Gazette, l4th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

THE RECENT INDIAN MAssACREs IN IowA.-In re-
gard to the Indian outrages in Northwestern Iowa the
Des Moines Qowa) Citizen says in recent number:
By letter dated Boonsboro', March 2sth, from our
townsman, S. B. Mccall to R. W. Sypher, we learn
the following:
1.-THE Indians have been doing much mischief
Northwest of Fort Dodge, some forty or fifty miles.
They have killed ten or twelve familiesover forty
persons altogether
Major Williams has raised company of near
hundred men to bury the dead, hold Coroner's in
quest, and take the Indians if possible.
Th is e. srae + ana 1at 10
be of the tribe under Simendotak's band of Sioux,
the same that robbed old Lot at the mouth of Boone
river ten years ago.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

CELESTIAL TAsTE-The Chinese says Sir John
Bowrng, have nd prejudice against any article of
food except milk. He saw or heard of butter,
cream, milk, Or whey at any native Chinese tables.
They however, eat everything dogs, especially pup
pies, rats MICE monkeys and snakes They are par
ticuary fond of unmatched ducks and chickens, and
prefer their fish in the early stages of putretacton.
They have but two daily meals, 10 A. NJ and P. NJ.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

man arrived in our city last evening. No man has
done more for the Democratic party, has stronger
hold upon its condolences, He is entitled to its re-
spect and gratitude. We understand he will remain
day Or two in the city. [Vicksburg Sentinel, l4th
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17
OU HITA RIV Err.

Leaves on SATURDAY. April 18th: at 5 O'Clock, ? NJ
HRs,. FOR A nj ID E No UACH TIA
= River-direct, the ine fast running. light draft
f5srssz passenger packet steamer w. A. Andrew,
VIM Cooper MASTER will leave above for Camden Beach
Hills Little Bay Chanpagnole, Pigeon Hills ION Saline river
Cornshs, Warren fileyS Landing Providence Point Long
View and Hamburg) Alabama Landing, Ouacha City Port
Union, Month DArboune, Trenton Monroe Columbia Harri
sonbug Trinity and all plantation and way business. For
ais SNAPP ~ IIITE Front street
rThe steamer Fox will the arrival of the steamer
Bluff City for Camden.
H- The steamer Fox stands No. at all the insurance
pnr
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

THE BOILER EXPLOSION IN A PRINTING OFFICE
The Indianapolis Ga) Journal, of the sth inst, gives
the following particulars of the explosion of steam
boiler in the Sentinel office, in that city, on the pre-
vions evening:
The engineer and one or two others were standing
by at the moment several hands were in the job and
news roons and two or three in the press The
explosion dashed several men from the boiler room
into the press room, blew the boiler head and por
ton of the chimney through the intervening wall
forced ont the greater part of the east wall of the
wing, and let the floor of the two upper stories down.
with all the type and materials on them, making a
scene of ruin and confusion unparalleled in eXpe-
rience. The noise of the explosion was Deep dull
roar, and shook the building for several squares
around.
The wall that had not been blown down was forced
foot two out OF perpendicular, the floors all
crushed into mass at the bottom, with portion OF
the boiler underneath the wreck, and worst Of ALL the
body of a man, crushed and blackencd, under the
boiler. After great deal of effort the heavy iror
mass was removed, and boy named George Homar
taken out, horribly crushed and quite dead.
fire was discovered in two or three places, bu
extnguished without damage, the citizens working
faithfully to prevent injury.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17
ARK A Ms IS RIV E r

Leaves on MONDAY. 10th inst, at 5 P. NJ.
TEse FOR ARKANSAS RiVEK--TilE
lelHtrIrn splendid steamer Cora No. 2, p. B. Mosby,
Fzsa master will leave as above for Fort Smith Yam
Buren, Ozark Roseyille, Pittsburg Norrsown, Ddanele
Iewsbnrg Little Rock Pine Bluff, Red Fork, and all inemo
ate landings freight passage having unsurpassed
commodatiuns, apply OIL board or to -
ui7 - SNAPP & IIITE, 4 Front street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

A Coop TINE CoMING.-The postmaster of Chca-
CO. accordance with keeps constantly sitting
room demijohn of whisky labeled ITO be Doug
las is elected President" [EXchange.
We should not be at all surprised to learn that tens
of thousands of demjohns of whisky set aside to
be drunk when Douglass is elected President 1t is
very natural to suppose that general of whis-
ky-drinkiug will commence at that interesting date
if there shall! ever be such date. louisville Jour.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

the Philadelphia Inquirer, speaking of the dry goods
trade, remarks
The payments from the North and West continue
very backward and good many small failures are
weekly chronicled in those sections From the South,
on the other hand prompt returns are made and the
credit OF friends on the other side of Mason &
DXOns line stood better than it does at this
moment probably account of the large yield of cot
ton during the last two seasons, and the unusually
high prices realized therefor.
The New Workers would do well to make as much
out of Southern trade possible. 1t will continue to
decline In about four years we calculate their i'm
porters will have to do altogether without Southern
cotton tobacco and sugar, to pay their foreign bal
anCeS,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-17

NDERsON ID. DIEEER, COMMISSION MER-
n CHANT AND AGENT FOR JEFFERI'S DOUBLE
ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP WITH INDIA
RUBBER BALL VALVES.