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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

NAccrsATIoN.--Tt is a common belief tina,
there is risk of introducing with the vaccine
virus the diseases, or even constitutional ten
denotes, of the infant from whom the virus is
taken. On this account mothers are very mar
tcnlar that the matter be gotfrom good source,
and some will even insist upon seeing the child
themselves. fit were really the case that the
vaccine virus communicated more than The cow.
pox, it might be found valuable means ofcom-
munltcating vigorous constitutional powers to
sickly children, and would even be more yalua-
BILE in this way than in its application as a pre-
ventiye OF smallpox. ] cannot however, for
my part imagine that there is any such effect,
At the time when the great Jenner was cndeay-
oring TO difflse his views in respect to the vac
cine incubation, many objections were indns-
triously brought forward and, amongst others
it was said that the disease of the COW would
be thus introduced into the human subject. This
was very parallel kind of reasoning,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07


TIE INQUIRER FOR THE MAssEs.-.If any of
our friends-either in city or country-State
or out of the State-should know of any poor
person unable to pay for newspaper let him
send the Name to the INQUIRER office, and we
will send him the paper gratis.
We intend that the INQUIRER shall be soon
broadcast to the world-that the rich and the
poor shall drink at the same fountain of lite
nature, and that poverty shall be no bar to i'm
telligence.
Be they democrats or opposition-no politi-
cal creed or dogma shall stand in the way of
the spread of truth. Poor people have chill
dren who should have the benefit of newspa-
pers, and we are willing and determined that
there wants shall be supplied. Send in their
names; the transaction shall be perfectly con-
idential.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07


The TRIAL OF STEvEss.-It has generally
been supposed that Stevens, one of the accom-
plites of John Brown, in the Harpers Ferry
affair, had been handed over to the federal au-
thorities, and was to be tried in the United
States Courts. 1t seems, however, that this
is not SO. George Sennott, Esq, of Boston,
wrote to the President for information on the
subject, and is informed by letter from An
drew Hunter, Esq, that "the authorities of
Virginia have definitely settled that he is to be
tried in Charlestown," and that the trial will
probably come off in the present month, though
that is not certain. 1t is supposed this con-
tcmplated object of handing over Stevens to
the United States authorities-viz: to secure
the attendance Of Northern Abolitionists as
witnesses-will now be accomplished by the
Senate Committee of Investigation.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

0UR REPuBLIoASIsM.-itis really amusing to
hear those whose interest it is to do SO, accuse
Of being furnished with Republicanism. Now,
if there is one thing on the top Of this earth
that we detest more than another it is Repub-
licanism. We have never printed single line
in our paper that can be tortured into that
kind of a tendency. We have always stood up
for Democracy against every kind of an ism
that dare raise its head above the surface.
When we saw false beacons leading the good
old ship towards the rocks, we sounded the
alarm, and so we intend doing in all time to
come. That we will ever say the party is right
and fall into the current for the sake of being
popular, is thing we can never do. We print
our own thoughts-some of the other Demo-
cratic journals print somebody else's thoughts
Our paper is not reprint of another paper-it
is the paper itself We defy any man to point
to single article that has ever appeared in
the ISQulRER that even smelt of Republicanism
We advocate freedom of speech, the right to
publish and hold opinions, even if they do not
tally with our own views. Any paper that
does not follow the above rule is not Demo-
cratic paper, and any party that does not toll
crate these privileges is not Democratic party
no matter what it may profess. As for Repub-
lcanism being applied to our paper we are not
going to permit it. 1t is something SO strange
for paper in this State to have new idea in
it, that when one does appear, the stranger is
greeted with the cry of heresey. You may call
this Old Fogyism, or what you please, but it is
dominant among the Democrats at this time.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

!. CoSeRHss.-Congress is still in state of
revolution. No speaker has been elected, and
we can see no chance for speedy organiza-
ton. Every thing appears to be disorder and
confusion Men, who hold the high position
of Representatives descend to the school boy
action, and convert the House Of Representa-
tives into the appearance of an unruly free
school. The same rule should BIO adopted,
that is found SO beneficial in well regulated
schools, that is to send the unruly spirits home.
To be sure there will be but little lost to the
country, by this disorganization, for the Bun
comb speeches have to be made any how.
These speeches constitute the safety valve of
factions, and must give vent to the pent up
ebulitions which are so necessary for public
effect. lit does not matter whether the House
is organized OF not to have these speeches
made-thay amount to nothing-are about
nothing and end in nothing. This is the
President-making session, and consequently
very little business will be done.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

SINGULAR PHESoMENoN,--A very curious phc-
nomenon was observable from the steamer So
nora, as she entered the Gulf about twilight on
the 10th ult., and it continued for some fifteen
miles The sea was the color of milk, as iar
as the eye could reach. The paddles or the
rnddcr even, did not discolor ii, nor turn nm a
single point of the luminous phosphorescence
with which the ships path had been marked
for several proceeding nights. Captain Baby
mentioned that patched and streaks of this
"milky sea- he had occasionally seen, hut
never anything OF the sort on SO large scale
before. In drawing up bucketful of water,
it presented no unusual appearance; under !
powerful glass, however it was found TO be
all alive with animalcule The cause of tho
phenomenon was presumed or rather. guessed
to be great abundance of whale feed which
convenient theory is not necessarily very
definite or exclusive one.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

PRoup FLEsH.-Paiients will frequently come
to us to know if there is any proud flesh in their
wounds. The fear of proud flesh il very GEN
eral, and brings many patients to the doctor
whom he would otherwise never see. Whom
a wound is attended with loss of substance. il
is gradually filed up by the growth of The sur
rounding parts-a process which is called
granulnton, from the grain-like surface il prc-
sents. The EXAMINATIONS sometimes rise above
the level of the surface; and suppose the term
proud flesh was given to this appearance as
a fignratiye term for uxurant or forward
growth. There is nothing really bad or malig-
nant, as it is called, in the elevation, but il Is
Father indicative ola complete and rapid repair.
There are, il is true, complaints which are al
tended with what are named malignant filnrous
growths but they are happily very rare and
quite unconnected with the healing of common
sores. shall not dwell, however, upon the
latter, as 1t would carry me on to the descrin-
ton ola disease which is outof my present prov
ince, and would only be tedious or unintellipi-
Bile to unprofessional persons 1t is perhans.
after all almost pity to disabusc the public
mind Of the idea of proud flesh; for it Is friend
" to the doctors, and may induce the people
to have their sores better looked after.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

Blu SIN ESS MATTERS,


Bay- f. Bringhurst 4 Co., at the corner OF
Sixth and Market streets, advertise quantity
ofthe medicines and fancy articles they have
for salesin their popular store. The above firm
is too well known in this community, to need
passing notice from US to recommend it to
the public. 1t is one of the fixtures of this
city, and $50 long that the memory of man
runneth not the contrary" the Bringhursts
have been popular at their business
Bas- The Real Estate of Alexander Porter,
deceased, will be sold at the Hotel of Charles
M Almond, on Wednesday, January 18th, at
o'clock, p. Nj. All this is very desirable prop
erty. much OF which is located in business
part OF the community, and should demand
iair price. Persons desiring business places or
II safe investment for their money, will do well
to attend this sale.
Bag Richard Thornton, at the corner OF
Seventh and Madison streets, is largely engaged
in the grocery business. Mr.. Thornton is an
active business man, who delivers his iner-
candize in every part of the city free of charge.
Mr.. Thornton has also eight or ten fine new
houses, which he will sell or rent on very ia
yorable terms. lfyou want groceries or houses
call on Mr.. Thornton.
BSs" Samuel Townsend will sell at public
sale on Saturday, January 2lst, at Townsend,
number of valuable lots. It appears that this
enterprisng gentleman is determined that a
town shall grow up Mt Townsend station The
terms are liberal, and will certainly command
plenty of buyers.
Bas- William W. Bennett, at the corner OF
Fourth and Shipley streets, keeps fine sup
ply of flour and feed, corn meal, buckwheat,
&C., constantly on hand. Mr.. Bennett is very
accommodating man in his business, and those
who traffic with him will have no reason to
regret it. Fourth and Shipley is his place of
business.
RH- J. w. Birnie, boot and shoe maker, in
Second between Market and Shipley streets, is
ever ready to accommodate his many custo-
ers in his line Of business, with anything
they may desire, on terms that cannot fail to
accommodate. Remember Second, between
Market and Shipley.
Bay Joseph Turner, practical blacksmith
at the corner of Tenth and Tatnall streets, is,
as ever, prepared to do all kinds of black
smithing, horse shoeing and iron work gene
rally, in workman like manner Mr.. Turner
is good mechanic and an obliglng man. Try
him.
B25- We understand that on Sunday night,
at Lewes, the Delaware Bay froze as far as the
Breakwater.
aas- Was lost, Cameo breastpin, on the
street. somewhere near the Orphans fair. See
advertisement.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07
For the Delaware Inqulrcr.l
HISTORICAL ENIGMA.

| am composed of 1874 letters.
Ny 1874, ia, ., go, 49, was French Oren-
talist
Ny Gs, 1871, liG, ., l90, 81, 1873, II, 80, i39, 80,
la2, l25, II, was writer Of the l4th cen
tury
Ny III, lOs, SO, 40, lG, q, &c, was famous
Astronomer.
My III, 90, %, %, ll5, 400 70, l07, destroyed
the city Of Sam'ria.
My ., III, 81 80, go 10, ! II, was the greatest
Painter of antiquity.
Ny d2, u, |, 10, 49, was Bishop Of Jerusalem
My ~, SO, l2G 2, IS, 90, n, was a Grecan
maiden.
Ny iO4, ca, D. 100, 10, was King of Chaldea.
Ny A. 81, lla, SO, 90, 1873, Gs, u, III, was a
Jew born Mt Rome whom the Jews EN-
ploycd as their orator before the Roman
Governors, who did not understand He
brewer Syriac.
Ny 81, Is, 40, I, 49, H. 49, was King of Gill
cia.
My 1902, 90, III, was distinguished Historian,
Ny II, ITO, 1875, 81, so, "a, 90, 100, G, 50, was
Philosopher.
Ny lO6, 10, ~, So, 100, lO3, was Historian.
Ny II, 90, 81, "a, SO, was one of Spains most
conspicuous heroes.
Ny 80, 70, 80, e5, SO, %, was Poet,
My 80, 81, 70, 30, was an Orator.
My &c. l2 &c. 81, %, 90, was Poet
My 81, 8, 81, 30, 10, 1870, %, 10, II, was Nor
wegian, of great fame and power among
the Northern Pirates.
Ny los, l23, Is, 20, II, was a famous Sea-
King
Ny 10, So, 3s, 90, 1879 &C. was Prince of BriG-
ney.
My 1874, 49, 1873, 49, II, 10, 30, was a Cossack.
My 80, "a, II, 1877 80 "a, 49, 6l 80, is, 90, 80,
81. was Prince of Pennsylvania.
Ny AZ, 81, 4s, IA, 81, 40, lis, 100, 20, 2, was
Greek Princess
My 1l6, 4, "a, 8, SO, 1870, was Roman Orator.
My 8, u.s. l29 1872, 90, Al, was Statesman.
My 40, A., 9 8, So, IA, iO2, was an Author
My 81, 80, 100, Tl8, 123, 90, 49, was an Orator
My "A, g. 1875, 0, 10, 1874, was an American
Statesman
Ny A, a5, 3d. 2, u, &c. iOl "A, 30, ll6, II,
1870, Is, 10, 1923, was a Historian
My 1873, 1903, 50, ~, was another
My whole is an event that is mentioned in his
tory.
An answer desired from aAmeriea,"
ENIGMATIsT.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. Sd, 1860
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

DEATH OF BISHOP NRuMANN.-We are much
grieyed to record the awfully sudden death
yesterday afternoon of the Right Reverend
John n Neumann, D. d., Roman Catholic Bish-
op of Philadelphia. The Reverend Bishop, we
are informed through one of the clergy of the
diocese who was in his company at three O'Clock
in the afternoon, complained that he never had
felt SO strangely in his life. Immediately af-
forwards he started out from the Episcopal
residence, and at half-past three, when walk
ing upon the sidewalk in Vine street, near
Thirteenth, he fell suddenly dead. At the
time we were at the Episcopal residence last
last evening, the Corner had not yet held an
inquest, but we learn that it is the opinion of
an eminent physician that the cause of his
death was apoplexy. 1t is greatly to be re-
GREETED that he did not call in medical advice
at the first moment of feeling unwell, but it
was his character to be wholly regardless of
self in the prosecution of the duties of his high
calling, and he has fallen martyr to his ir-
repressible zeal.
Bishop Neumann was born In Bohemia on
the 2sth of March, 1911. He came to America
about the year 1894, and was ordained priest
by Bishop Dubois, in New York, on the 25th
of June, 1896, He ofiicated as missionary
in the western part of New York, near Buffalo,
for several years, with marked success. On
the 10th of January, 1912, he made his profess
sion in the Congregation of the Most Holy Re-
deemer, and ofiiciated as the superior OF the
congregation at different times in Baltimore
and in Pittsburg, in which latter city he brought
about the building of the beautiful church of
st. Philomena.
lie was appointed by the present Pope,
Bishop of Philadelphia, and was consecrated
such on the 2sth of March, 1859, succeeding
the present Reverend Archbishop OF Baltimore.
He was the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia
Bishop Neumann was not what would be
called fluent and eloquent speaker, but he
more than made up for the graces of oratory
by the solidity of his talents and the profun-
dity OF his thoughts. His great modesty pre-
vented his appearance as an author, but his
abilities were well known among his brethren,
who held him in the highest esteem.
His memory was prodigious, and his capacity
as lnguist unbounded. Ho spoke not only
all the dialects of the Austrian Empire. but
was master of the various tongues of modern
Europe, in addition to the dead languages
studied in the course of his professional career.
The death of the Right Reverend Bishop. SO
unexpectedly, in the very prime of a most ac-
tive and useful lite, will be a heavy blow to
the members of his diocese, by whom he was
justly held in high esteem and generation.
Such men as Bishop Neumann are rare ia any
community, and his loss will be widely Ia
of Jan. 9Th.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsuiScToY, Jan. 3.-Thcre is no doubt
mat Minister McLanc has been instructed, in
ms efforts with the Constitutional Government,
10 obtain for the Louisiana Company, modif-
cations OF its contract for the construction OF
railroad over the lsthmus of Tehuantepec.
Messrs Benjamin and La Sere certainly con-
template visit to Vera Cruz in the event of
the ratification of the treaty. to futher the inter
ests of the company
me names Of the absentees in the honse to-
day who had not paired off,were Messrs. Adrain.
Reynolds, Vallanigham, Sickles, and pendlcton.
Their absence was accidental, and the cause
satisfactorily explained.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07


HuMRuG.-We are creditably informed that
the proceedings, resolutions &C. purporting to
be of meeting of the Democracy of Apo
quiuimink Hundred, Leld on last Saturday and
published in the Delaware Gazette, in which
Senator Bayard was nominated for the Presi-
dency, are complete humbug-no such pro-
ceedings ever having passed the meeting. The
resolution was introduced but voted down, five
to one
We would say to Old Buck, and the Little
Giant, and all other candidates for the Presi-
dency, that they have started wrong--that they
must come back and toe the mark. Appo-
qninimink is the starting point for the Presi-
dency, and he who halls from any other quar-
ter is certainly off the track
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

HARD ON RAms.--The Pittsburg Journal says;
"The severe frost of the past three or four
days has been quite disastrous to the rails on
the different railroads leading from the city,
The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago road
has been the greatest sufferer, although the loss
Is not by any means heavy. The track of the
Pennsylvania road has also suffered to some
extent The only important injury to the roads
however, will be the detention of trains which
will occur from the swapping of the rails.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07
THE FLORIDA LEGIsLATlrRE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-The select committee
appointed by the House of Representatives. of
Florida to consider the circular of the New York
Chamber of Commerce, calling the attention of
planters to the great increase of sanded cottons,
report that they believe the complaints this year
have been without foundation, and recommend
to the Chamber thorough investigation as to
the mode of selling cotton in New York, and
that steps be taken to compel the commission
merchants there to sell each planters crop on
Its own merits as the surest remedy, not only
for sanded cottons, but to prevent one planter
defrauding at the expense Of another.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

SINGULAR RECOGNITION AND Recovery.
few days since, an old lady and her two daurb-
tiers entered a daguerrean establishment n
Brookvillc Pa, and, in looking over the Dor
traits, the mother discovered one which she at
once recognized as that of herson Robert. who
had left home at the commencement of tho
Mexican war as volunteer, and had never
been heard of since that time. By good luck
the daguerreotypist was able to give the adj
dress of the original OF the portrait, and in 4
very short time the mother had found her son.
and the sisters their brother, residing in Pitts
burg,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

England has concluded treaty with Hon
duras, by which the Bay Islands are eeded to
that republic. There now remains to be ad-
justed only the less important question of the
surrender of the Mosquito protectorate by
Great Britain to Nicaragua, to complete the
settlement of the difference between England
and the United States, growing out of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

A LOUISIANA RIVER Frozen 0vER.-The off,
Gers of the steamboat Ceres, arrived cath ult.,
from Attakapas, via Bayou Paquemines, report
that on Wednesday last Old River had ice half
an inch thick in it, all along the shore, and in
several plaees the stream was "iced over COM
pletely. This is novelty in that section of
the world
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

ssas" Hon. Judge Mason, of Iowa, who made
himself so popular with the Inventors of the
country, while he held the office Of Commits
sioner of Patents, has, we learn, associated
himself with Mum 4 Co., at the Scientific \
inerican Office New York.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

In THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BosroN the average
attendance is about 10000 pupils. The whole
number of teachers employed III the service is
494. The whole appropriation for the present
financial year, including the cost of new school
house, was 1892, lOO-being more than one-ffth
part of the gross tax for the year 1869 co.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

SKATING FEyER.-Fiye hundred persons, of
both sexes were conveyed by railroad, last Sat
urday, from Worcester, Mass, to washaccum
Pond,ona skating excursion. An equal number
from Fitchburg, &C., met them. There were a
thousand skating on the pond at one time.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

UNION MEETING.-A Union meeting of the
Democracy of APPOINTMENTS Hundred will be
held at the Hotel of Richard Ferguson, Black
bird, on Saturday, January l4th at o'clock,
=. NJ. All those who are friendly to harmo-
NOUS action of the party are requested to at
tend.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

EPiDEMrc IN PaIsoN.-The Cleveland pa
pers state that two hundred conyicts are now
sick in the Ohio Penitentary, with what is de-
nominated cornhread diarrhea. The disease
has assumed an epidemic form, and appearan-
ces at present are alarming.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

CoSSBcrIcur CrDER.-More cider is said to
be made in Connecticut than in any other State.
In the town of Cheshire alone, four establish
ments have made the past season from 1900 to
1000 barrels each. When clarified this cider
is as pure as wine, and sells readily in New
York, at 81 per barrel. Il is then bottled and
sold in the Southern States at So per dozen.
The business is said to be rapidly increasing,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07
NEW YORK LEGISLATIVE.

Albany, Jan a.-The Site Legislature met
to-day.
Tho Senate elected Republican officers by
vote of 20 to I.
:, Mr. Littleiohn was elected Speaker of the
House on the first ballot.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

NORFOLK, Jan. 5-The residence of Mr.. Hall,
the extensive book and piano dealer, the prop
erty of ex-Mayor Lamb, and four other build
ings were destroyed by fire this morning. The
fire is attributed to ineendiarism. The proper
ty was partly insured
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

Lord JoHN RUSSELL had received an earnest
memorial from leading London merchants, en-
treating him to exert his influence towards
settling the difficulties with China without re-
sort to arms
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

The CHARLESTON CouRlER states that mea-
sures are in progress fora general meeting of
the Presidents and Directors of the Southern
roads, TO provide for the Southern manufacture
of locomotives and other railway equipments.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

AARON Bum used to say, aNever do to-day
what you can put off until to-morrow,as some
thing might occur to cause regret for prema-
ture action.n
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

REFORM MEETING.--An adjourned meet
ing Of those opposed to life-tenures and prop
erty qualifications for Office, will be held at the
Washington Engine House, on Monday evening
next, at O'Clock, All those who are in favor
of the above reforms are invited to attend
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

NEVER put off till tomorrow what you
can do to-day said mother to a child
"Well, then, mamma, let us eat the cranberry
pie that is in the safe"
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

BuRLlNeLoN, n. j., Jan. 3.-Philip Lynch, the
man who killed Coulton, Bordentown about
three month since, has been tried and found
guiity, and was to-day sentenced to be hung
at Mount Holly on the 23d day of March next,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07
FIRE AT NEW YORK.

NEW YoRK, Jan. "a tenement house on Di-
vision street, was destroyed by fire ut an early
hour this morning. II was occupied by seven
families, all of the Jewish persuasion. Six of
the occupants were burned to death.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-07

ass WILMINGTON, DEL, Jan. 5th, 1860.
Mr Editor:-The following is n solution of
".Anierica'sp Enigma which appeared in last
weeks issue4-"Sodom and Gomorrah destroy
ed by fire from Heaven
ENlGMATlsT.