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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
ANOTHER ORIGINAL STORY.

We have on hand, another original story
entitled "Roland Wetherill or the Patriots
Revenge" from the pen of Sanford St. Clair.
When we published the Village Belle last
week. we had not the least idea who the
Author could be. Since that time he has
been to our Office, and fathered his offspring,
and there is nothing does us more good than
to see the young mind making an effort to
develope itself. We have known the young
man, who has assumed the cognomen of San
ford st. Clair, ever since he knew himself, and
we are proud to say his productions are quite
creditabe. In order to give him prominent
position in the Inquirer, we have determined
not to publish this story until next week,
when it will he found on the out side of our
paper.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
THE AGE WE LIVE IN.

The march of mind is onward-onward as the
tread OF time. It does not only keep pace
with the old fogy, but the mind of the present
generation it seems, has not only outstripped
its aged competitor, but fairly distanced him.
We live by steam; we transmit our messages,
and converse by the means of the forked ton
gued lightning. We tread the MISTY maises
OF the beautiful blue heavens. The rainbow
at our feet and the thunders roll far beneath
US. The eagle, in his flight, cannot penetrate
farther into the blue ether above us than can
man. He is bounded by no circumstance; he
Ia barred by no obstacle in prosecuting the
great work before HMM carrying out his
final destiny. He seeks fame amid the frosts
and SHOWS OF the polar circle, and gathers gold
from the torrid sands of the burning deserts.
His mind grapples with the hidden mysteries
Of Nature, and developes her resources and
turns her treasure to his account. He snatches
the sun beam from its zenith to paint his pic
lures, and walks leisurely among the coral
cliffs in the bottom of the ocean to gather
pearls. What is it he cannot compass He
annihilates space by the aid of steam-he out
strips Time by the Telegraph, and he scars
far above the birds of the air with his balloon.
Coolly and calmly he sits by his parlor stove
and calculates the revolutions OF worlds, the
distances of planets, the journeys OF comets,
and the eclipses of the Sun and Moon. The
very winds are made submissive to his wishes
in propelling his commerce and doing great
deal OF drudgery in mechanicism.
Highways are made upon old ocean to ac-
commodate his views and SO perfect as these
highways that milestones are erected, at CON
vsnient distances, so that the mariner can new
or 10 astray. With all this there is one con-
tnusl shower Of falling book and newspaper
pages-yes, even thicker than the snow fakes
in the storm--laden with the thoughts of the
ever grasping mind of man, and distributed
over the face Of the earth. With all the ele-
msnts at his command he works, tolls, coins
his brain into gold, and sweats through busy
life. With all his inventions, and appropri-
atoms, from the workshop of Nature, do not
his wants increase in proportion with his ad-
vantagesi Is an inquiry of Importance to the
thinking mind. We would not harbor sin
gle thought for moment, of retrograding in
science and the mechanical arts, but the
thought will intruds itself, whether our fose-
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
WILMINGTON PRICE CURRENT.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

Friday, May Ii, 1859.
FLOUR AND MEAL.-The Flour market is in
active, and prices are unchanged. We quote
sales of superfne Flour at s7.25a7.5O, and
s7.75a9.25 for extra family. The sales to re-
tailers and bakers, are within the range of the
same figures. Sales of Rye Flour and Corn
Meal continue limited. The former at $4.75
per Dbl. Sales of Pennsylvania Corn Meal at
81.
GRArY.-The receipts of Wheat are light,
with fair demand. Sales of Southern and
Pennsylvania at l.75a1.80 per bushel for fair
and prime red. And Rye sells at 100 cents.-
Corn is in demand sales of yellow at 97a9sc.
Oats are in good request; sales dfprime Penn
sylvania at 56a60o, and of Southern at IS
cents.
WHIsKEY is firm; sales of Pennsylvania bar
rels 29a30c. Ohio do. at Soc; hhds. at $50
and drudge at 27a cents,
The season for Clovefseed is over; we quote
at "a. 75a5.25 per Cabs. Nothing doing in
Timothy or Flaxseed.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

Bishop DoANE, of New Jersey, died on the
twenty-seventh ultimo, at his residence in Bur-
lington, aged sixty years.
Mrs. SARAH, COUNTESS DE CHoIsRUL, wife OF
the late Consul-General of France at Charles
ton, South Carolina, died lately.
sir WA1rIN WYNN, the well-lSnown Welsh
man, has reIes4d peerage-prefering to
retain his welsh patleaymic
The Bishop of London preached, few Sun
days since, in carriage-sbed at the depot of
the " Favorite Omnibus" Company, to the
drivers employed by the same.
Mr.. J. &. TUEL recently delived his poem
''The Emperors Farewell to Moscow'-an adj
mirable composition, by the way-to large
and appreciative audience at white Plains.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

aaas- John J. Solomon advertises excellent
beef at his stalls in both Market Houses Mr..
Solomon has lived moved and had his being,
in the Market House, so long that the memory
of man runneth not to the contrary. So, of
course he perfectly understands his business,
and knows how to sell beef as well as accom-
modate his customers. Give him a trial.
me- Adam H. Barr that gentlemanly butch
er at No. II Fourth street Market, has always
on hand the very best beef imaginable. Mr..
Barr is an accommodating gentleman and one
whose demeanor entities him to the patron
age of the public.
Jas- John IL. Stidham, grocer at the corner
of I'd and Walnut streets advertises his va
rieties of Groceries and Provisions. Mr.. Std
ham is well known to this community as an
enterprising man one who has done business
in our midst for many years, and is always
credited with giving satisfaction. See ad.
vertisement.
&zrJohn McMakin China, Glass..and Queens
ware Dealer at N. w. corner OF Third and
Shipley streets, keeps large variety of Tea
and Toilet ware, of every description, by the
set or single piece. Mr.. McMackn keeps a
very pretty store with great many orna-
ments, as well as serviceable articles. Be-
taste and ability, who will leave nothing un-
done to please and accommodate the public
Go look at the window, at the corner of Third
and Shipley streets.
re- George Kielkopf, is the gentlemanly
proprietor OF the stage-line between Odessa
and Delaware City. Mr.. X. is an accommo-
dating man, who contributes an unusual
share of comfort to the passengers who
chance to travel his way. AT his starting
point, he keeps great many of the creature
comforts, of this world, such as lager beer,
porter, ale, mineral water, &c, Also, eggs,
meats, &c. Hires horses and carriages, and
is a man of business generally. Everybody
calls to see him.
ass- Mr.. Francis B. Stevens, has taken the
store formerly occupied by Mr.. Money, at
Odessa, and after making considerable i'm
provement in the building, has commenced
keeping first rate Dry Good and Grocery
Store. Mr.. Stevens is gentleman Of prepOs-
sessing manners and will, no doubt, do
an excellent business, Success to him.
5sS- George A. Batterbury, at the corner
of Sixth and Market Streets, continues his
variety store, where all kinds of stationery
light cutlery, picture frames, sportmonaies
and myriads OF things may be had cheap. II
you want any light article, and are at loss
to know where to purchase it, go and SEQ II
Mr., Batterburry cannot supply you. We all
know him OF old, and also, how TO appreciate
him,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

TREMENDOUS FIRE AT PIrTsBuRG-TEN STRAM-
Frs DEsTRoYED-Loss OF FREIGHT. Pihsburg,
May 7.-At quarter after twelve O'Clock to-day
a fire broke out in the steamer Henry Graft
which quickly communicated to the adjoining
boats, and in less than five minutes ten stea-
mers were enveloped in flames, and soon prov
ed total loss. The following are the names
of the boats destroyed The Henry Graf,
Pamela, Jennie Gray, Council Bluff, James
Wood, J. II. Conn, Potomac, Belmont, Gre
monia and Commerce. The flames spread with
terrific rapidity, and the heat was very great,
and fears were entertained for the safety of
the warehouses on Water street, the exertion
of the firemen being principally devoted to
them. The amount of freight on the boats
was not large, but some little on the wharf
was destroyed. The Pennsylvania Railroad,
with its usual good luck, escaped almost scot
free. Its shipments of merchandise for the
West were on board of the Economy and South
America, which escaped entirely. The latter
fortunately having steam up, was the means
of saving all the other boats (some thirty now
here) from total destruction. She took a
fleet Of four boats nearest to those on fire, and
towing them away, left cape which made it
possible to save the rest
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

of election, as mob-law in Baltimore will in
all probability cause their defeat.
Large numbers of peach trees have been set
out in our County this spring, and the opinion
Of landowners here seems to be that the East
ern Shore of Maryland, is better adapted to
the growing of peaches than any other portion
of the United States Delaware not excepted.
i hope they may not be woefully deceived
The wheat fields promise larger. Yield than
they have given for several years. back :
Remain yours, $50
CECIL.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
Saturday, May 18th, 1859.


oun NATIONAL GREATSsss.-To what cause
will we attribute the prosperity of our country
Ia II to the political blessings we enjoy or is 1t
IN some unseen fatality over which we have
no controlf The answer emphatcally is, it is
the good government under which we i've
While the greater powers of the earth are
mskeing preparations to engage in mortal
combat we enjoy the peaceable possession Of
our political and social rights undisturbed.-
What a contrast Over our broad domain the
husbsndman, the mechanic and the artizan
are quietly pursuing, each his avocations,
without fear or alarm. When our citizens
retire to their peaceful beds, in the bosoms of
their families, they may well feel secure from
the ruthless hand of war, either foreign or
domestic. The law reigns supreme--the will
of the people is the sovereign that governs
II is their will upon which our fabric stands.
The mandate of the ballot box must he obey
ed. Usupation cannot exist, for all power
reyerts to, and is centered in the breasts of
the people. Man must tyranize over himself
y
the mighty millions, who il habit this globe,
there are none who live happier and enjoy as
many privileges as the people of this Union.
Why is this so Let us answer-let the whole
people answer, ii is the policy of the demo-
cracy that makes all this prosperity-this hap
mess. II this is happy country-if we are
happy people we must attribute il to the
liberality of our government and who is it
that has held the ascendenoy for three fourths
of our national life time, made our laws and
administered them The unequvoeal answer
is, the democratic party. That party whose ex-
tended views have spread over our wide domain
from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. That
party whose liberal policy gave the right hand
of fellowship, and fraternity, to the oppressed
of the world, and made, upon our soil,
common brotherhood of mankind. That party
which has added state after state to this
Union, in opposition to the friends of con-
solidated government, and extendd our boun-
daries beyond the haunts OF the white man.
That party which looks far above the indivi-
dual interests that actuate selfish man. If
there is one good trait in the character OF this
,o,srnma,t.-;f there 10 one good institution
nraar our laws. IL came from the democratic
n.,,v For the nsonle have been educated To
,oop with t, susnioious eve on the oppouents
- asnoor,cv That onposition has placed
.varv imnsd;ment in the wav of the onward
march of civilization and religious federation.
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,non ~. osn,,,s a, our institutions and "a.
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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
DIED.

April 26th, at her residence near Rockland,
on the Brandywine, Mrs. ELIZABETH WHITE
consort of James White aged seventy-fye
years.
On the 10th, JOHN H. wooDcocK, in the
2sth year of his age.
In New Castle Hundred, on the 9th inst,
JOHN D. TURNER, aged 56 years.
On the 10Th ult., at st. Cloud, Minnesota,
HENRY BANNING, in the 3lst year of his
age formerly of this State.
In Brandywine Hundred, on the 2sth ult.,
Mrs. HANNAH P. wife of John B. Smith,
aged about 25 years.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

CoURr.-It will be seen that we publish but
a synopis of the proceedings of the Court.
When any trial of interest takes place, we will
report II in full. The public is not interested
in rum and assaults and battery cases, and
we are not either.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

LADIRs.-We have been exceedingly graft
fed to see the interest the ladies have ia
ken in the Inquirer. There is not day pas
sss over, but number of them call at our
Office to get copies. This speaks volumns for
the paper. We want no better omen.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

ExcITRMRNT.-Considerab excitement pre-
vailed in the Fifth Ward, in the early part of
the week, from the rumour getting out, that
gold had been found among the loose dirt
thrownout, i'll making the excavations for the
water pipe being laid. oloff Cronham, who has
been to California, and been lucky enough to
erturn with considerable of the ''stuff;' was
looking on at the men prosecuting their labors.
He fancied that the earth thrown out con-
tanned gold. He gathered and washed some
of it when 10 and behold there was the iden-
teal commodity in the bottom of the basin.
This has been tested by our jewellers who
pronounce it the "simon pure" material But
notwithstanding, all this, we feel inclined to
place our thumb on the end of our nose and
wiggle our little finger.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
MARRIED.

In Elkton, on Thursday morning, the 9th
inst, by Rev. J. NJ. Duncan, Mr.. MORRIS
DUNBAR TO Miss. MARGARET b. BIDDLE.
On the 18th ult., at Newark, Delaware, by
Rev. Mr.. Vallandigham, Mr.. HENRY G.
BRANT, of Haver-de-Grace, to Miss. AMANDA
WIDOWS, Of the former place.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

Gsr We have received, from the Rev. J. B.
5potswood, D. D., Historical Sketch of the
Presbyterian Church in New Castle Delaware,
which we will notice as soon as It is examined.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

Mr.. BLACK, U. s. Consul at the city of Mex
ico according to her report, has been ordered
to leave the country by General Miramon, has
acted as Consul in that city for more than 20
years.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14
WILLIAM H. NAFF,
A CTION e E II.

ID EsPECTFULIY informs his friends and the public
hgenerally that he continues the
AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS,
in all It's various branches and is ready receive
consignment all kinds of Goods, Wares and Merchan
disc, ut the
Temperance Hail,
East Fourth Street South side, near Market Sfeetl
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Real Estate and Stocks sold at public private sale
Continues his agency for Renting and collecting of
houses, farms, sc.
Persons wishing to rent will do well to give him call
Borrows and Loans Money on Commission.
Commissioner for taking proof of Deeds, Sc, in and for
tho State Of New Jersey.
Furniture Mt reduced prices.
Public sales every Saturday at the Auction Room No.
East Fourth street.
Office No West Fourth street, up stairs
n. B-Houses Farms and Building Lots for sale
Please give him call May lily.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

gas- Jacob Little, Wall street broker, in
New York suspended payment-his liabilities
amounting to about s2,OO0.000. Mr.. Little
breaks once in every two years on an average.
He is one of the leading New York brokers.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

CRNsUs OF WLMINGToS.-Th number of
the inhabitants of Wilmington according to
census being taken, is about twenty-five
thousand.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

We have received a school boy production
signed J. b. D., which we will publish in our
next number; it came too late for this; young
American must be heard.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

Coop STEEL PEHs.-Among the very neces-
sary articles which constitutes a complete
writing appendage is good steel pen. We
cannot do without it. How many common
affairs are palmed off upon the writing por-
ton of the community as good article |
There is as much difference in pens as there
is in butter or cheese, or any other commod-
ity, as we use and every now and then we
think we have a streak of good luck when we
get hold of good pen. We had an excellent
illustration of this fact the other day. We
were powring overmanuscript until ournerves
were in pretty high stage of excitement
The paper scanned greasy, the ink was bad
and in fact nothing went on right, and among
other things our temper gave out little at
the elbows. At this iuncture our old friend
J. I. Head of Market street entered and solv-
ed the problem OF our troubles, by present
ing us with number of the best steel pens
we ever used. The paper was no longer gre
say, the ink was all right and our temper re-
sumen its usual composure. The pen moved
smoothly overthe paper, and we had no more
trouble in our writing department. The pens
that we are writing about, have been import
ed by Mr.. Head expressly for his trade and
every Wilmingtonian should provide himself
with box of these pens, if he wants to get
along smoothly with his writing and have no
impediment in the way of his thinking. Try
them and if they are not as good as we repre-
sent them say we are no Judge of a good pen.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

fathers were not quite as happy as we are,
without them. Their wants were few and ca
silly supplied. They were contented with the
circumstances that surrounded them, and hap
piness was as much the occupant OF the hum
BILE log cabin as it IS now of the princely man
sion. But circumstances are such that all the
rapid strides that have been so suddenly taken,
are requisite to meet the emergency. The
mind of man requires it. He must progress
he must keep onward; there is no stand still to
human progress. 1t is either forward or ret
roerade. The tide of reason must flow on
ward or backward-at the present time 1t Is
forward. Let its march be on on onll
WAR.-Every steamer that arrives on this
side of the Atlantic brings belligerrent news.
There appears to be one grand upheaving oil
all the elements that constitute what may be
termed government. Austria 1t appears Is
making preparations to contend with France,
Sardinia, Russia, and we might say with all
Europe. England is making desperate ef-
fort to keep out of the conflict But the deep
laid schemes of France will doubtless bring
her in before the contest goes far. The al
lance between Russia and France portends
more than what actually appears on the sur
face. France has an old grudge against Eng
land and Russia has one, not the less in point
of bitterness-Of no longer standing than the
Crimean war. The first rrankles in the breast
of the French, as the first blow that ever i'm
peded the progress of Napoleon, the elder, at
Acre and has been modification to that
nation ever since. The Russian government
blames the British for all the disasters OF the
Crimean war ; consequently their is an inn
placable hatred between these three great
mowers; hatred that nothing but bloodshed
can eradicate. France is at the bottom and
cause of all the troubles with Austria. She
gave the insult, with the intention of carry
ing out her old grudges and revenge, her mis-
fortunes on Austria and England. There is
no particular love between France and Austria
to cause this alliance--it is a mingling of the
red and white roses. tits sympathy of fancied
interests that binds them together; as soon
as this controversy is over, they will be as
liable to QUARREL as they were before. In
the mean time we as r nation can set back,
in our easy chair, and watch their movements
with disinterested impartiality.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

BAHIA Ball will be given at the house OF
Isaac S. Price, at the corner of Fourth and
Pine Streets, on Thursday evening the 10th
inst. Mr.. Price generally gives entertain
ments of a superior order. There is no doubt
but very pleasant affair may be anticipated.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

DANIEL E. SloKLEs.-The Hon. Daniel Z.
sckles, with his daughter, passed through
this city on Tuesday last, on his way from
Washington to New York. Mr.. Sickles at
tracted little or no attention as he passed
through.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

SALE AT AuoTIoS.-Richard Thornton, will
sell, at auction, on the 25th OF this month,
at the Temperance Hall, two very pretty three
storied Brick Houses, situsted on Madison
Street, above Seventh.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

Madame BosIo, the charming singer, died at
st. Petersburg, on the twelfth OF April.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

President BucHAgNAN completed his sixty
eigth year on the twenty third Of April.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

WYMAN THE WisEARD.-This great magician
will give two grand entertainments on the
evenings of the 23d, and oath, of this month
at the Odd Fellows Hall. These entertain
ments are for the benefit of the Fame Hose
Company. II appears that this company are
making great improvements in their House
and purchasing a new carriage and many
other improvements. In order to pay for these
and keep out of debt the company design
raising small balance, by these entertain
ments. Such of our citizens who make a
practice of visiting these places, of amuse-
ments, will no doubt contribute to this laud-
able cause by going to see the Wizard. Be
sides the amusement is of an innocent eharac-
ter and can beswitnessed with perfect impuni-
ty by the most fastidious observer of decorum.
All we have to say is 60 and see Wyman and
you will get the worth Of your money.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-14

WooDLAwH.-This beautiful Country seat,
will be sold OH Wednesday next, without
reservation. Mr.. Head never advertises to
sell property without doing so, even If it
goes far below its value. It would be super
hucus to say anything in favor ofthis beauti-
full country seat, inasmuch as nearly every
one in this locality knows all about it. But
for the benefit of strangers, we will add that
for coy little half-country, half-cty habita-
tation, we know of no prefer situation to
settle ones self down in, than that of Wood
lawn. The omnibusses will leave the corner
of Fifth and Market Streets, at 10 and IL
o'clock, A. M, and and P. NJ, on the day
of sale. Passage free.