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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28
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VINO PATaoSIzE THE INQuInER.-The great
and absorbing question is, who patronizes the
ISouIRER2 We belong to no religious or se-
cret society that could--if so disposed
grist to our mill. The city government and its
officials make it point to patronize every
newspaper office in the city but ours Odd Fell
lows, Masons, United American Mechanics, all
have printers among them who do their work
The banks and incorporated companies Hy
from us as a pentience. Not an Insurance office
in the State advertises with u.s. not even the
Railroad or Steamboat companies have anotice
in our paper. The Collector of Customs adj
yertise in the Opposition papers in preference
to ours. If the State Laws are TO be published,
the Secretory of State does not know that we
print a paper Real Estate agents cling to
their idols in preference 10 the ISoulRYnl Not
dry-good store advertises in our columns
then, the wonder is, who patroniae the In
ouIRER? We will answer, that notwithsiand-
ing all this we will say, to-day that We pros
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28


Observation-Disclosures does not consist in
a name its existence Is fact. 1t is not mere
ly the coguomen of a faction; it is the govern
ment Of the people We believe that the per-
petuity Of our institutions depend almost who'll
ly upon the success of the Democratic party.
Not merely the Democracy of faction, but
the Democracy that knows no North no South,
but stands tiat-footed upon the whole Union,
1t is the last hope of liberty-the beacon star
that guides us onward to prosperity aud hap
piness. 1t attracts the eye of the down-trod-
den of the human race, and holds out the hand
of brotherhood to all who would wish 10 share
its blessings. 1t is honest in its purpose
knows no deception and is the impers onaton
ofjustice and equity
1t is often abused butit never depreeiates in
value; in fact it is our form of government.
Readers of the INQUIRER, would sou have it
perpetuatedl Would you have the same kind
of liberty that you have been educated to re-
spect and revere, continue to bestow its bes-
sings upon you for all time to comel lfyeu
would desire such cousummation, rally to the
standard of Democracy. 1t does not matter
what your party predictions have heretofore
been, join the grand army that is rnllying for
the Union and liberty. Young, ardent America
is in the field-he bears aloft the standard of
freedom, and asks you for to enlist under his
banner 1t matters not what you have been
in politics; the question has become 0 serious
one; you must take hold Of the helm of State,
or the old Anticipated worn out seamen, who
guide at present, will let her run upon u lea
shore. He who is good patriot, can throw
aside''his political bias and rally TO the great
Democratic party. Let the cry go forth,
united people, a successful Democracy, and the
voice of disunion will be hushed; the fanatieal
isms will be banshed from the land. Now is
the time to try your patriotism. We would
not have you swallow the errors OF the present
administration--for we will never do it ourself
but we would have you unite with Young
America in the great battle of 1860, against
the common enemy, disunion. Now is the
time to make preparations for that action.
Bear this advice in your minds form no al
logiance to any faction your whole energies
will be required to sustain the Union The
world is looking down upon us, expecting MS
to vindicate the rights of man. We will ex-
pect Delaware to be 'uppermost in the fight,
and nothing but united Democracy will be
able 10 show firm front in the fight The
time will soon be here when our efforts will
be required. Therefore, Old lime Wings,
Americans, Republicans, or whatever name
you may BIO knownby, rally to the standard that
spreads forth on its broad folds, the significant
word
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28
IFor the Delaware Inauirer,]
HISTORICAL ENIGMA

am composed ofTG letters.
Ny 4, IA, II, al, IS, 49, was one OF the greatest
of the French dranatists.
My !, 81, Is, 8, 81, was the greatest of the
French actors
Ny s., ~, SO, 81, So, 7, es, 50, Q, SO, "a, 30,
wasa eminent French dramatic writer.
My 80, a, 80, 5, 8, was an Athenian general.
Ny 10, 4s, CT, Is, 80, l6, was IN eminent tray
sller and naturalist.
Ny Fl, ID, 20, 70, 49, was Dutch poet.
My SO, 40, SO, rs, IL, 20, SO, was Tro.an
prince.
Ny II, 10, 3, 50, 2s, was Flemish painter.
My Al, II, A., 70, 60 81, was Creek architect.
Ny 81, So, 20, 80, is, 90, 80, was a French
philosopher
Ny IS, 50, 8, Q, 40, Z, 4, 80, was French en-
gneer.
Ny AZ, ~, &c, 20, 60, was French TRAVELLER.
Ny 40, 90, 50, "a, GO, 70, was German biog-
raphsr.
Ny a, 25, u, u, 4, so, was French poet.
Ny SO, IS, 50, 8, 40, 40, was Dutch navigator
Ny SO, As, Is, 50, 40, was an English natural
list,
NY whole is remarkable event that occurred
in 204.
An answer required of America,
PALMETTO.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

GEORGE W. BucHASAy.-We are exceedingly
sorry that this gentleman should think that
we would, for moment, interfere with his
business or say one word that would drive
away single bidder from his proposed sale
We do now, and always have thought, that il
was wrong to keep this man in prison. and we
think that an effort should be made to set him
at liberty, SO that he would manage his affairs
in way that would suit himself. No good
whatever can grow out of his imprisonment
and we are pretty we'll convinced that a great
deal of harm may. 1t is true that capitalists
will not loan him money while he is incarce-
rated in prison, but we think it would be q
great deal better plan to set him at liberty,
and then he could do as he pleased about dis
posing of his property. To keep him in prison
is not only injuring him, but is doing much
harm to his family. Let an effort be made to
procure his pardon. Let the humane and ply
lanthropic use their exertions to set him free,
instead of giving encouragement to the sacri-
flee of his property We have no doubt but
that he could raise enough money without
throwing his property into the market, if he
had his liberty. This is what we desire; not
to defeat his proposition to sell his land If
we err, we,jntend that it shall be on the side
Of humanity.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

Two VIEWS OF THE CAsE.--Judgc c., U.
s. Senator from Vermont, related to us good
anecdote the other day. illustrative of Adolf
tionism. The morning he was leaving home
to enter upon his duties in this city II straight
laced deacon, who looking upon the whole
South as great pandemonium called on him
and said;
''Now, Judge, want you to do all in your
power to abolish slavery"
swell, said the Judge, show shall pro-
cced?p
sob, don't know but you must abolish it.
It is a damnable curse, and must be abolished
You know more about law than do. The
church is my stronghold, but you understand
national matters, Judge and can devise some
PLAN and know it.p
"The only way see to abolish it, said the
Judge, sis to buy all the slaves and set them
Free
"Well, go in for that: have law passed
that the North shall buy them, and then this
trouble will end Yes, go in strong for that,
judge
"Just as yon say, deacon. will agree to it
in moment, and will stand my share of the
expense Here is Woodstock with three hun
dred inhabitants, and this town would be cal
led on for about six hundred thousand dollars
and will urge it before the Senate
lhe Roou ueacon opened MS mouth, then
his eyes, allowed his tongue to escape from one
corner of his face, scratched his head, and tap
ped impatiently on the floor with his foot. As
the Judge was leaving the room the deacon's
power Of speech came to him, and he called
out;
ooh, say, Judge, guess you'd better let
slavery alone; the poor black devils are better
off South than up here in this cold climate u
There are several just such deacons in the
country.-States aud Union.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsnlSGToS, Jan. 24.-There on the docket
of the supreme Court upwards of 800 case,
about forty OF whichare appeals from California
courts relative to land claims aud involving
millions ofdollars.
Among others combinations made by the
Senate to-day, was that of Alexander Dimitry
us Minister TO Costa Rlca
The Navy Departmentha been informed that
the steamer Monican made seven and hafmies
an hour during her trial trip on the way to
Africa.
The Constellation, San Jacinto and steamship
Supply, We're st. Paul Loundo on the eth Of
November. The Portsmouth and Mystic were
soon expected there.
Hon. John Coehrane having recovered from
his recent illness, was In the House to-day.
There are about So, 100000 in possession Of
Post-oiIice Department; but which cannot be
paid out till an appropriation bill is passed by
Congress for that purpose.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

CoNoREss.-Our friends and patrons COM
plain that we do not publish the proceedings
Of Congress. For the very life of us we do not
know what to say about this acknowledged
affair at Washington. To print the baderdash
that every day crowds the columns of the daily
papers, would make the INQUIRER very unintere-
esting indeed.
After carefully watching the movements of
the House Of Representatives for SEINE time we
have come to the conclusion that ii would be
better for the members to resign, and return to
their homes and let the people speak for them
selves. If the present state of things continue,
another financial crisis will be the result
The Post Office Department, bankrupt estab
lishment, has over So, 00O, 600 locked up in its
vaults, while the mail contractors 10 whom
they are largely indebted are in the hands of the
shavers, using up capital that should be en-
pleyed it carrying on a legitimate business.
Congress should be immediately orqapized
and the appropriations necessary TO meet the
Government obligations should bemade. What
becomes of the credit of an individual who
does not meet his obligations as they mature, and
what may be expected of Government that re-
pudiates its debts by not making the necessary
appropriations to nay them. If the millions of
dollars that are now boarded M in the vaults
of the Government are spent in paying tho
debts of the country that relief will be afford
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

FREScn EMIGRATION TO NfcARAGuA-lt is
stated in letters from Paris that n company,
composed of eight or ten OF the principal shin
owners of AIarseilles, have bought large tract
of land in Nicaragua, and are about to work
mines and establish commerce in ebony and
other woods on the spot. This society also
purposes to establish an European colony in
Nicaragua. Two ships, the julius Caesar and
the Seine, latter stcamcr,) left Alarseilles on
the 9th of December with lsOpassengcrs, prn-
cipally engineers, chemists and workmen of all
descriptions. A second company is in lorma-
ton at Marseilles for making railway on the
lsthmns of Rivas, a tongue of land which sepa-
rates the lake of Nicaragua from the Pacific.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PREsERvRD.-
The time has come when the people of this
country must look after the political affairs OF
the nation The political hacksters have traf-
licked and traded in the spoils of Office, until
the Capitol at Washington has become stock
and contract market, where Congressmen deal
and trade in things that should be held dear
and sacred to the nation. k
d This has been so much the case that useful
legislation has been suspended and anarchy
substituted in its stead. The House of Repre-
sentatives appears more like a badly governed
free school, than place of deliberate legisla-
tion. Factions are battling for the interests of
their respective NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are ad-
vocating the dissolution of tie compact that
has bound us together as a nation The North
has stepped beyond its sphere of political do
minion, and attempted to NEEDLE in the affairs
of the South. The South has forgot its allie
glance to the country, and openly advocated
dsunion.
Northng better can be expected from South
Carolina than such course. She is in the
Union, and always has been in opposition to
her wishes. She has always had a strong
hankering after despotc form of government.
There were, within her borders, during the
Revolutionary struggle more tories than there
were wings, and il was with no little trouble
that the,gallant little band under Marion, Moul-
trie, Pickens and Rutiedge could maintain
their position against such unequal odds. Their
battles were more with the people born on this
soil, than those born across the ocean. That
was the case when our fathers were lighting
for freedom; that same feeiing has existed
eyer since. II frequently happens that she
cannot condescend to vote for President at
all; at other times she would dictate who will
be the democratic nominee or threaten seces-
sioa. This is the only State in the South, that
SEES anti-republican procliyities. To her teach
ings, the Southern States should turn deaf
ear. Her example is not a good one-she
would not only lead to disunion but to despot-
ism. She is arrogant, but weak-her preten-
slons are much, but her power to accomplish,
very little. If the Southern States generally
listen to her advice, disunien will follow. But
II the good sense that has always characterized
the Southern portion of this Union, with Vir-
ginia at its head, is to continue, there will be
no trouble about the future of this Govern
ment. A community Of interests should, if
nothing else, bind us firmly together
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

MAcAuLAY once spent a week in country
vicarage as the guest Of Sydney Smith. " Well,
and how did you get on with them2" asked a
friend. Get on-l did not get on at ALL" said
the wit. He talked all day, and have no
doubt he talked all night; but went to bed
as usual, and, thank God, slept soundly. only
when get up in the morning found Macaulay
hard att still took my revenge, however, in
my own way for when he was leaving went
to the door of his chaise, and after bidding him
good bye, said, II admit it, Admit what,
he exclaimed, That you are the greatest man
in England" Macaplay was never known to
have had any female attachment. He had
many celebrities for intimate accquaintances
and these did him instead of friends.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

AN ABoLlTloSIsT SEES VIRGINIA AND CHANGES
MS SESTlMENTs.-Alr. Joshua Coppic n quaker
gentleman of Butler township, in this county,
has always been warm abolitionist. He is
an uncle of Edward Coppic and went on 10
Virginia for the purpose Of bringing home the
remains of his nephew for intcrment. On his
way home he was detained at Welsyile for a
couple of hours and there had a conversation
with Mr.. D. L. Lawson, in which he said: ~
come home converted man. The Virginians
are as kind-hearted and Christian people as I
ever was among Our ant-slaycry agitation
At the North is all wrong. lam satisfied it has
put back the cause of the slave and | am 20
ing home to do what ! can to put it down, and
hope thee will do tho same. am satisfied
all Virginia wants is Christian treatment and
at the proper time she will do more for the
slave than We ever can" Mr.. Coppic never
before had opened his eyes to the disastrous
consequences Of Northern fanaticism but now
having learned them, like an honest man, he
will endcavor to put down agitation. There
are II great many people of the same class, and
when they get fairly to understand where they
are drifting, they will cut loose from the ram
pant abolitionists, and set to work to create a
tone Of healthy conservatism Lisbon
Patriot.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

A MoDEb SPEECH MAKER.-The Fapal Nun
clos address to the Emperor Napoleon at the
new years eption-though he was commits
stoned to speak for the whole corps diplomatic
que, as well as for himself was Just three lines
III length-and no more than fifteen or twenty
words. American Congressman would do well
10 emulate the example of the Nuncio "Takn
is the besetting sin of this universal Yankee
nation. If an American orator had been cho-
sen to address the Emperor, we have no doubt
he would have talked at him for half an hour
at least. Wisdom is not always allied to volu
bility and it is as true now as in the DAYS Of
Solomon, the king, that many words darkcn
counsel.-N Y. E1press,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

MONSIEUR SouLououE, Ex-Emperor of Hayti,
is still in Jamaica. He is described as a portly
gentleman, some ttty-tiye years of age, with a
yisage on which charcoal might reasonably he
expected to make white mark. II is further
stated that he eats comfortable dinners In
spite OF his misfortunes-that his shirts are ad-
mirably starched and ironed, and his gloves of
Enthusiastically Paris make-that, always dressed
in black, he looks like the very respectable ne
gro he really descriptions in his adhesion to
the coyenances, as one who speaks good French
ought to DEMONSTRATING no bitter regrets
aboutlost honors, and meditatng no schemes Of
revenge, or plans for regaining the imperial
sceptre of Hayti
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28
FROM BUENos AYREs.

New York, Jan. 24-An arrival at this port
furnishes adyices from Buenos Ayres TO Noyem-
Der goth. Business in all its departments had
revived. The amount Of wool and hides for
expectation will be less this year than it his
been for some years past The ratification of
the treaty of peace had been celebrated by a
lie Deum in all the churches, and grand militia
ry display throughout the province. The new
government enjoys, in an eminent degree the
confidence of the Buenos Ayreans, and political
and commercial affairs were going on harno-
niously.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

DIssESrloN IN THE CABisET.-The difficulties
in the Cabinet are twcfold; the first with Post
master-Gencral Holt, who refuses to hold Office
unless liberty is given him to remove Isaac Cook
from the Chicago post-oflice; the second is with
the Secretary Of War, whointends on ordering off
to Florida Capt Montgomery G. Meigs, now en-
gagged on the aquednet here. Jefferson Davis
and Senator Toonbs resist this, and the Presi-
denttakes part with them. Mr.. Floyd seems
resolved, however, to have his own way.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

HE IHdles Of View fork have organized a
" hearthstone club for discussing domestic
matters and bringing about necess Try reforma-
tons in housekeeping. They meet once n month,
and at the first meeting, among other important
subjects, discussion on dolls took place. Ono
thought rag-baby as good as a doll and
another, that as the doll was the child's idea
of the human, it should be beautiful so rs not to
vitiate the child's taste; while the President
suggested it should be artistic in form, and
denounced the shapeless msnstrosities found
in the market. After these important declara-
tons of opinion the ladies adjourned As adj
yocates of the rights of our own sex, we insist
that they devote some attention to masculine
as well as feminine toys, and at the next meet
ing we hope 10 hear what they have got to say
on hobby horses and tin whistles
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

CHURCH FOR SLAvEs.--A writer in the Texas
Baptist states that Morgan L. Smith, of Brazorla
county, has built church for his blacks, cost
ing nearly $4,000, with his sign over the door
The African Baptist Church, He collected
his servants in this house each Sabbath morn
ing, reads and expounds the Scriptures, joins
with them in prayer, and calls on the pious of
them to join with him. His wife also reaches
the children the catechism prepared for their
benefit,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

MoRs oRDERs.-By special orders from the
headquarters Of the army at St. Louis, de-
tachment of sixty recruits has been ordered to
leave Jefferson barracks, for Texas. The de-
tachment Of mounted rifles at Fort Albuquer-
que has been ordered to Fort Staunton, and
a detachment of Third Infantry, at the same
post, will proceed to Fort Maury.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

REFORMS IN THE Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT
The Senate Post Office Committee have under
consideration plan or system of greater secu-
rity forthe transmission of money and valuable
packages by mail. The committee have also
under consideration other postal reforms of
great importance with view of making tho
Department self-sustaining.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

On the nth December, in Perry county Iili-
nois, by Esquire. 0nsiatt, joins O. GALLAGHER, 10
Miss MARY s. BAILEY, formerly of Delaware.
In Philadelphia, on the 10th inst, by Rev.
John Mexican, Mr. FnAScfs q. SIMPSON to Miss
EnELIss CoxEY, both of this city
On the nth inst, by the Rev. Joseph Aspril
Mr.. ALsx. CLENRSs, Of New Castle county, TO
Miss p. G. A WARREN, of Kent county, Nd, y
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28
THE LAWRENCE CALAMITY.

LAWRENCE, Jan. 24.-The Mayor Of Lawrence
and the committee Of Relief announce that, so
generous have been the contributions forthc sut-
ferersby therecent calamity, that no more assist
ance than what has already been pledged and
subscribed will be required to provide for the
wants of the really needy.
No new facts were developed IN the Coroner's
inquest to day.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

Az AUTOMATICALLY special orders frah the
headquarters of the army at Santa Fe, New
Mexico, in consequence Of the great scarcity Of
corn, and high price of forage of every kind,
rations for horses and mules have been reduce
ed temporarily to ten pounds per day for horses
and nine for mules, and for the same reason,
company X Of Mounted Rifles, has been or
dered from Fort Union to Fort Bliss
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

An OLD VoTsR.-The connecticut papers an
nounee the death of 2. Penfeld, Esq, aged 05
years, and that he was voter for seyenty-four
years. During that long time he never failed
to vote, except on a single OCCASION, when he was
absent from home. He voted for Washington
Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, jackson, Yam Buren,
Polk, Pierce and Buchanan. He lived and died
on the place where lie was born.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

Iron WoRKs IL THE UNITED srArns.-Thcre
are 1865 iron works in the United States-ssa
furnaces, 4sS FORCES, and 225 rolling mills.
which produce annually about $50, 900 tons Of
iron, worth in ordinary years $4,000 900.
Mississippi, Florida, Texas, Iowa, Minnesota,
California and Oregon only have no iron works.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

A MEnirEp RsBuKr.-Judge Blacks reply to
Senator Douglas is now for sale, A list was
presented TO Secretary Cass, with the request
that he would subscribe for some, but he replied
"No, Sir, no. lleresy, contradiction of my
whole political life. No, Sir, none for meF
Several of the other Cabinet officers subscribed
literally.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-28

DouGLAs.--Tlie mastery effort of STEPHEN
A. DouoLAs on Monday last, in the Senate,
upon the IIarpers Ferry raid, will lie found in
full in the ixouiRER next week. We do not
think II worth while to comment upon this
speech, for it will speak for itself