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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

GoNGREssIoSAL-The bill admitting Kansas,
passed the House on Wednesday last. Yeas
1874, nays 70.
The BILL as passed, declares the State of
Kansas admitted into the United SITS. under the
Wyandotte Constitution, on an equal footing
with the original States, in all respects what
ever The boundaries begin Mt that point on
the western boundary of the Missouri, where
the 3Tth parallel of north latitude crosses the
same; thence west on the said parallel TO the
25th meridian of longitude, west of Washing
ton; thence north on that meridian to the 4Oth
parallel of latitude; thence East on the said
parallel to the western boundary of the same;
thence South with the western boundary of
that Stnte, to the place of beginning. Prori-
ded, That nothing contained in the Constitu-
ton of Kansas shall be so construed as to i'm
pair the rights of person or property now per-
timing to the Indians in the territory, accord
ing to the existing treaties nor shall their ter
ritory be included within the State until the
said tribe shall signify their assent thereto
Until the next general appropriationment, the
State of Kansas shall be entitled to one mem
Der of the House of Representatives. The re-
mainder of the bill contains the usualla pro-
visions and conditions.
On the passage of thebill, the House adjourn
ed.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

| SOMETHING SMART.-Some fellow in writing
some milk and water story in yindication of
the appointment of the Attorney General lets off
as follows:
| "Nor can il be viewed but with surprise that
one of the only two papers of the party should
be found denouncing the acts of its own Exc
cutives, and assailing the character and COM
potency Of his appointee to Office even before
| he had any time to act in the discharge of his
official duties, or the public an opportunity to
| Judge for themselves of his fitness for the of
| fee"
Phew what diskivery. We thought the
ISoUIRER was Democratic paper until now;
but if il had been so there would have been
three Democratic papers in the State. What
constitutes n Democratic paper in the eyes of
an Administration Sussex county politician 2
We will answer: A mean contemplate con-
Germ that will stand quietly by and see the
party and State sold to the highest bidder, and
say nothing. If such sheet is denomnated
Democratic one, the INQUIRER will never be
Democratic paper. Our Democracy consists
in pursuing an honest, consistent course; adyo-
eating the voice OF the people to be thel aw of the
land, standing upon the platform that acknowl-
edges the equality of man, submitting to moth
ing wrong and daring to print our thoughts
withoutasking some distinguished master wheth-
er they are right or not. 1t is just such fellows
as the author of the communication in the Ga
gette, who have reason to talk about our De-
mocracy. We have just such respect for them
as we have for the dog that dsturbs our mid
night slumbers, and, on all occasions, we will
treat them as such. The reason we have this
croaking is, when fellow like Mr.. Justice
raises his head above the political surface we
put him down. This Democracy Mt present
smells of the urinine. We would advise him
to read the sermon on the outside of our paper;
we want to teach these political pedlars, with
their principles in their packs, little piety.ss
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

nilg@ The experience of two prize-fghters in
England, the other day, is not encouraging for
the great conflict between Sayers and Heenan.
II seems that fight was to take place on March
30, the combatants being Bull, who has only
fought twice in the prize ring, and Smith, a
noted pugilst of Portsmouth. The pugilists
and their hackers started from London in COM
pany with a large party of friends, and went to
n seauested spot on the Essex coast, where, at
ten minutes before 10 o'clock, the cap was
thrown into the ring, and the pugilists COM
menced operations. At this moment there was
seen in the distance policeman, rushing with
all his might to the scene of action, followed
by large body of the force. The puglists,
frightened by this appartion, took to the boats,
which were in readiness for them, and were
making off across the water to the Kentish
coast, when they found they were followed by
fast sailing skiff belonging to the Thames
police, containing body of the Kent and Es-
sex forces, so that on which ever side the pu-
gilists and their friends landed, rout would be
sure to follow. After pulling about the river
for more than an hour, the pugilistic parties
came to the conclusion that no chance was
open to them, and they returned to London
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14
THE PRYOR POTTER DIFFICULTY--ADUEL
WITH RIFLES TO BE FOUGHT.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE most reliable
report in regard to the difficulty between
Messrs. Pryor (Va.) and Potter (Wis.) arising
from the debate in the House on Tuesday, is,
that the latter has accepted the hostile message
of Pryor, that a duel is to be fought, and that
Mr. Potter has selected rifles The distance has
not yet been agreed upon. Mr.. Lauder, of
wagon road reputation, is said to be the friend
of Mr.. Potter and Mr.. Hindman, Of Arkansas,
is Mr. Pryor's friend. Both of the parties were
absent from their homes last night and neither
has made his appearance in the House to-day.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Contradictory Reports-No Hostile Meeting Yet--
Pryor Objects TO the Rife
WASHINGTON, Aprila, 10 o'clock, P. Mt
is stated that the distance was fixed at $50 feet,
but to this or the description of weapon (pro-
badly the latter) the friends of Mr.. Pryor OBJ
jected.
Rumor says that thereupon Mr. Potter offer
ed the choice of shot muskets or Bowie-knives,
and that here the matter rests for the present.
The reports are so numerous and contradicto-
ry that nothing can be stated with confidence
as to its accuracy.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

RAILROAD MEErIEo.-A meeting of those IA
yorable to a Railroad to intersect the Philadel-
| phia and Baltimore Central Road, was held in
the Council Room of the City Hall, on Friday
evening last. This, like all enterprises of this
character, created great deal of talk and little
practical good-the most of the time being
spent in arguing the location Of the route in
stead of devising means to carry on the work.
II looks as ifindividual interest had more to do
with this gathering than the public good. II
ought to be resolved to have the road, and the
means taken to build it. Let the citizens of
Wilmington, by public meeting, authorize the
City Council TO endorse 100000 worth of
bonds, to form basis to begin upon, and the
necessary stock will be taken in ten days to
finish the work. A great deal has been said
about routes. II is not the route it ia the
money we want. No sensible inquirer would
favor any of the proposed serpentine routes
spoken of. An AIRLINE road is the cheapest
and easiest kept up. right of way along the
side of the Kennett Pike would answer every
purpose. We want no nonsensicNl 2igsag con-
Germs run from the Brandywine to Red Clay
Greek. We want road for the public good,
not for The benefit of a few men, The me-
chanics of Wilmington must lay hold of it.
They are the most interested in its completion;
besides, if they once start in the matter, they
are the most liberal of their money, and have
energy to drive the enterprise through I'M
der to give the projected road n start, the city
must endOrse the honda tho route must be
straight, and the terminus in the upper part
the city. 1t requires but road of ten miles
long, if we make it straight, to intersect the
Philadelphia and Baltimore road. five make
it the zigzag concern that is proposed, to ac-
commodate the manufacturers on the Brandy
wine and Red Clay Creek, we will make it
double that length and double the expense.
We had better begin at the practicle end of
the rope if we would succeed
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

ALBANY, April 10Th, 1860.
James Montgomery:-DEAR SrR-The Municipal
election for this city took place to-day; the
Democrats achieving II glorious victory,
electing everything fIom Mayor to city con-
stable with decided majorities, reaching be-
yond their expectations. 1t is now eleven o.
clock, and the city is alive with rejoicings.-
The Democrats are parading the streets head
ed with band of music, and serenading the
Legislature, which is in session to a late hour,
and was received with several speeches from
the assemblymen and Senators. The rejoicing
still continues, and you will hear the inquiry
made to the Republican who is elected Mayor.
The Democrats receive it as a favorable omen
for next Fall, and say that Albany to-day has
spiked John Browns guns in New York.
DELAWARE.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14
[for the Delaware Inqulrer.l
Letter from PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADRLPHIA, April To 1861.
Mr.. EDITOR Our politics, which in certain
seasons of the year drop down below zero, are
warming up again, in anticipation of the spring
local elections. But political compilations are
assuming shape and color, especially that one
which adopts its hues and draws its inspiration
from the perpetual fount-the everlasting mig
ger. In furtherance of their country-saving
and self-sacrifcing intentions, 1.-THE reader will
be especially careful not to read that country
sacrificing and self-saving,) inaugurated two
monster mass meetings, on Saturday night last
in our good and respectable old city. The
Peoples Party-the historical or legendary
title of which is the Republican-held theirs
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

THE RIBBAND OF BLuE.-We would call the
attention of our readers to the sermon COM
mencing on the outside of to-day's paper, with
the title of "the Ribband of Blue" 1t is SER
mon that is highly praised by the believers in
the doctrines of the anew Jerusalem Church."
and one that may be read with profit by people
of every persuasion. It is worth perrusing
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

A Shooting match for two hundred dollars
came off on Monday, at the Race Course, Tren-
Vance, Of Philadelphia. The match was to
shoot at fifteen pairs of double birds, from
spring trap, twenty-one yards rise and eighty
yards bound. AT an early hour a very large
crowd had collected on the ground, anxious to
have the sport commence. The New Yorker
was the favorite, odds being offered freely on
his winning the match. The judges decided
in favor of the Philadelphian, he having killed
II birds out of %, and the New Yorker 0 out
of 90
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED, CITY PROPERTY TO EXCHANGE
FOR WESTERN LAND.-Seventy acres of
which are cleared, and one hundred and forty
in good timber. Ifan exchange is made for
City property and any difference in price re-
naming, will be paid in cash. Inquire of Will
LIAM H. REYNOLDS, No. ~ east Second street,
anr7 At.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

CoRREoTioS.-The names of John II. Stidham
and John Burnett, which have appeared in the
columns of the opposition papers of this city,
in connection with the appointment of Dele
gates to the Chicago Convention, are not our
democratic friends John H. Stidham the grocer,
or John Burnett the stone-mason. We make
this correction without the permission of either
gentleman, merely to set the matter right.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

THE CHARLESTON CosyESTIoS.--Tel egraphic
dispatches were received nj Washington, on
Thursday last, by friends of Judge Douglas,
stating that ten of the eighteen delegates TO tho
Charleston Convention from Missouri are for
the nomination Of that gentleman for the Pres
dency.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14
FOR PRESIDENT,


TRAVELLING AGENT. William NJ. Johnson, Of
Appoquinimink Hundred, is our travelling
to solicit subscriptions and business for the
INQUIRER. Any contracts made by him will be
valid.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14
DIED.

DIED.
In this city, March 2lst., GAYLORD MEACH-
x,Son of Gaylord and Eliza Meachahm, aged
three years and four months.
Our little brother now has gone
To dwell with angels in the sky,
But soon we all will meet him there
And clasp him in our arms.
His little chair is vacant now,
His playthings put away,
The shroud is round his gentle limbs
He's sleeping in the clay.
The gem has faded from our view
The rosebud lost its bloom,
And where it CLEANED and where it blushed
Now sadly settles gloom.
IT'S hard to realize him gone,
ltscarcely seems to be,
That we shall meier behold his face,
Nor by our side shall see.
1t is, indeed, so like a dream,
That he has gone to stay,
That we no more shall hear his voice,
Nor hear him at his play.
For often looked we on his face,
So full of genius bright
Which, streaming from his Utmost soul,
Spread DER his hopes light.
And in his mirth so full and free,
He wore the beaming smile,
That hung halo round his brow,
So beautiful the while.
o, yes, he was gentle child
gay, bright-browed boy,
Who never laughed, who never smiled,
But what he woke ajoy.
For he was ever truly kind,
His ways were all so mild,
That he who ever met him once
Would always love the child.
But he is gone in vain we hope
To catch his smile once more
He's sleeping now within the tomb,
His life on earth is DER.
Yet every hope that swells our breast,
This cherished feeling gives,
To know that Heavens place of rest,
And little Gaylord lives.
WN. MEAcHAM..
Other papers please copy.
April 18th, NJ. LOUISA, daughter of Lucas AL
riches, of New Castle Hundred, aged months.
At his residence in Illinois, on the 2lst of
March last, WIN. s. MOORE, formerly of Mill
Creek Hundred, Del, in the SD year of his
age.
In East Whiteland township, Chester Co.,
on the 18th inst, MARGARET,wife of George Malin,
and sister of Thos Garrett of this city, in the
73d year OF her age.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

INAUGURATION OF THE HENRY CLAY STATUE AT
RIcHMoND-Apra l2th.--The statue OF Henry
Clay was to-day inaugurated with great cere-,
mony The military display was the finest
ever witnessed in Richmond, and the crowd oil
strangers attracted by the event was immense.
Hon. Mr.. Barbours Grafton was mastery
tribute to the memory of the great statesman.
The statue is pronounced fine work OF art
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

VIM. z. Wilmerding, Esq, senior partner in
the firm of Wlmerdings & Mount, auctioneers,
in New York, died suddenly on Wednesday.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED. The highest prices will be paid
in cash for old STOVES, at No. IL east Second
street, by WILLIAM II. REYNOLDS. apr7-4t
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

Peter Delmonico, brother of Delmonico, the
famous restaurateur in New York, died on
Tuesday, in the 18th year of his age.
Governor Stewart, of Missouri, has with
drawn his call for an extra session of the Leg
islature ofthat State.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED.-0n property worth $4,000,
-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, for which am
pie security in bond and mortgage will be
given. Apply at the INQUIRER Office
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED--A purchaser for a CUNNING
SKIFF-new, copper fastened, clicker built
and sets so light in the water that she can be
pushed through the reeds with facilty-suita-
BILE for railing Inquire at the INQUIRER Office
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED.-AN AMERICAN GIRL to do
homework in a small family. None need ap
ply who cannot give satisfactory reference,
Apply at No. 800 French street, Wilmington,
Del. apl4
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

Mr. Douglas E. Jerrold son of the celebrat-
cd English wit and author Douglas Jerrold, is
spending a short time in Charleston, s. @. He
is an artist by profession.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14
WANTS.

WANTED.-By an efficient FARMER and
his WIFE, (without children,) a situation on
farm. They can do all kinds of farming BUSH
ness. For further particulars, apply to Will
LIAM H. CHADWICK, Fountain Hotel Fourth
street, Wilmington, Del. ap14-lm
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED-On m unencumbered property
worth 100000 in this city, $4,000. Amy one
having that amount of money to invest, will
find ii to their advantage to call at the Office Of
the DELAWARE INQUIRER.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED-Everybod who has DEEDS or
any other kind of instruments to write, to call
at the office of the INQUIRER.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

The shoremakers of Boston have struck fol
higher wages.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14
REV. WIN. CosGRoyE,
$50 Baltic street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

23O Baltic street, Brooklyn, n. l.
HelmJolTs Extract Buchu.-The great Dur
etic.
Helmbold's Extract Buchu, The Great Dur
etic.
Helmbold's Extract Buchu, The Great Dur
etic.
Helmbold's Extract Buchu, The Great Dur
etic.
And positive and specific Remedy for. dis
eases of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel, Dropsy,
Orgartic weakness, and all diseases of the
Urinary Organs. See advertisement in another
column. Cut it out, and send for the Medicine
at once. Beware of counferfeits.
Struck Jy Lightnng.-During the prevalence
of the storm on Sunday afternoon, the house OF
Miss McLane, on Orange street below Tenth,
was struck by lightning. The electric tuid
took effect upon the chimney, and knocked oil
a few bricks II is supposed, that it then fell
on the galvanized iron roof, and spread to some
distance, after which u portion passed down
one of the water spouts and turned up the
pavement around Mr.. Pyles hydrant, in IA ad-
Joining yard. Although the shock was severe,
none OF the inmates Of the houses were affected
by it.
School E2ection.-Pursuant to previous no.
tice an election for school directors was held
in the several Wards Of this city, on Saturday
last, with the following result: In the First
Ward, A. II. Quinby; Second Ward, Geo. +.
Peterson; Third Ward, B. S. Clark, and jacob
Head to ill the unexpired term of DR.. A II.
Grimshaw resigned; Fourth Ward, Rev. Mr.
Wiswel; Fifth Ward, DR.. Jacob Derrickson.
Struck BIZ Lightaing-About mile and a
half from Wilmington, on the New Port pike, 10
i, be seen a tree which was shivered by light
ming on Monday last, during the thunder STORM
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14


tT OF tho city, from WILLIAM swEENEY's, Brandy
wine Village
TINEAs OF ALL GRADES, at WILLIAM swEE-
L NEYs, Brandywne Village.
INTERCOLLEGIATE LOVE.& CO.'S WITS
" KIEs, at WILLIAM swEENEY's Brandywine vii
lage.
A LII KINDS OF GROCERIES CHEAP,
N at WILLIAM swEENEY's, Brandywne Village.
ri or FOR sALE.-A LOT 80 FEET ON
9Th, and 20 feet Lord street. between Spruce and
Church streets for sale on favorable terms by
ap7-7 A. WALTON.
MAIL BRUsHES-for sale by WALTON.
IOMBs-sod at WALT0N's Drug store
TEhTHINa RINes-f'F 'al' by A WALTON
NUM MUCILAGE for sile al wALT0Ns.
CEGARs for sale by WALTON.
TSAHNEsTOcK's VERdIFUGE sold BY
ID WALTON,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-14

WANTED.
w A PARTNER IN THE BRICK BUSINESS.
The Clay is unsurpassed in quality and the wood be
purchaeda 50 per cord All the Bricks can be sold that
can be manufactured To person understanding the
business, with small capital, will find opportunity
make good business. Apply ut the Office OF the IN
ouIRER. Jan2o
The constitutional union., 1860-11-23

AN EDIToR's HARDEST WoRK-Every one who has had any experience in the news paper business will heartily corcur in the views presented by Virginia paper, in the following article:
 " Many people estimate the ability of a newspaper and the industry and talent of the editor, by the quantity of editorial matter it contains. It is comparatively an easy task for frothy writer to pour out daily columns of words. His ideas may flow in one ever lasting flood, and yet his paper be meagre and poor concern. But what is the labor and toll of such man, to that imposed on the ju- dcous, informed editor, who exercises his vo- cation with an hourly consciousness of its re- sponsbilities and duties to devote himself to the conduct of his paper, with the same care and assiduity that a sensible lawyer bestows upon suit, or humane physician to a patient, without regard for show or display. Indeed it is but a small portion of the work The industry Is not even shown there. The care, the time employed in selecting is far the most important.
The constitutional union., 1860-11-23
ARE WOMEN NATURALLY POLITE?

Mrs Wyllys asks that question, and then elaborately answers it herself thus:
 Are women naturally polite, did you ask, dear, good natured public?
 Did you ever know woman to make room in an omnibus, five on side, when number six was entering, founced and yelyeted, until ordered by the driver?
 Did you ever know a little pair of gaiter boots to turn one inch either to the right or left when they could have saved you from streaming gutter by the operation! Patent leather don't behave so-not they
 Did you ever know woman to say, Il am sorry to have given you so much trouble" when the dry-good clerks have turned things topsy turvy, without finding the shade or color that never existed?
 Did you ever know a woman who did not know it was outrageous" for another woman to travel with baby, or didn't regard 1t as "cruel and barbarous," if any one objected to the crying of her baby?
 Did you ever know two women to talk Of third without ridiculing her, even if she was her "d dear particular friend!' Did you ever praise one young lady in the presence of another, without being confidently told of some enormous fault or deformity in the other that you hadn't dreamed of?
 Did you ever know pretty woman to make an impression without half a dozen other pretty women running the effect of 1t the instant she left the room?
 Did you ever know a woman to apologize for having knocked another woman's bonnet into "pi," Chats printerlsm, but expressive notwithstanding with the corner of her par asol?
 Did you ever hear of a woman who had an idea she was making trouble by her little airs and graces?
 We don't believe you ever did, reader. They are race of unaccountables these wo- men, just as sweet and piquant as June roses sometimes, and then again like so many ven omous thorn bushes
 There's one thing we never ceased to be ln- wardly thankful tor-that we are not man, and consequently not obliged to marry one of 'em. Why she would drive one crazy in week, with her whims and fancies. her eXac- tons and pretty ways. We would make the most henpccked husbands in the world, unless, indeed we had the nerve to run away, or shut her up in a closet for d week, until she prom i,ed to behave better When woman choses she can be the nearest thing to an angel of anything in the world, and what pity it is she doesn't always chose Life Illustrated.
The constitutional union., 1860-11-23

TIE ABsURDITY OF SECESSION DOCTRINE. The whole Union bought and paid for Louisi- ana, it has expended millions of dollars in Lighthouses, custom-houses and forts. Can she walk out of the Union at her pleasure, taking all this money with her?
 We have got California and New Mexico at cost of $lO0,000,0O0, we have erected d mint built cuStom-houses and other public buildings at an immense cost, and has she the right to trudge out with all those things at her own pleasure?
 We are called on te buy Cuba at a cost of $300, ,000, just for her to say when she feels able to take care of herself, "why," " friends l have perfect right to go, there is enly compact, not government and l will ust walk out of the Union and take little airing. Perhaps l will go back to my old mother country, and when~she wants to make another raise, she will sell me again" And thus this thing may be repeated until the mines of California and Australia would be exhausted.