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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06
-Four Brothers Burned to neath.


One of the most distressing calamities which
We have ever been called on to record, occur
red in Clarion county, Pc, on Monday night.
It appears that shortly after the family of Mr..
William Rhodes, a farmer residing in Knox
township, had retired to rest, The dwelling was
discovered to be on Gre. Mr.. Rhodes was alb
sent at the time; and his wife having been
awakened by the heat. rushed out of the house
and called Oh the children who slept mp stairs.
70 follow. Finding they made no reply. she
hurled. stones through the window of the
apartment in which they slept, in hopes thai
she might, in this way, bring theIn to q sense
of their peril. The poor woRaan's s efforts, how
ever, met with no response, and her four sous.
one of them almost full. grown who occupied
the room, persisted in the flames. 1t is sup
posed that. at the time she left the house the
smoke had become so deEse up stairs as to snf
socate the hoSg u tier bed5-otherwise hvr
cries would have alarmed them. The eondrej
Of Mrs. Rhetles ca the occasion is spoken Of
in terms of unqualified admiration. Besides
the boys up stairs, she hal i've little ones, u h.
slept on the first floor, Id taxi care o., and
though she periled her own life TO effect it, shs
succeeded in bringing them safely FROM the
burning building. The occurrence caus@l
much distress to the people of the neiglb ar-
hood, and the deepest sympathy for the be-
reaved parents was manifested.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

THE WAsHoE VALLEY SILVER MINEs.-The
newly discovered silver mines in the Washoe
Valley, at the head of Carson river, appear to
have fairly the heads of the gold diggers of
California. The mines are situated on the
eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, near the
39th parallel, where the line separating Cali
fornia from Utah bends from the south to the
southeast. California is trying to annex the
valley to its own territory.
The late accounts from California give what
appears to be fabulous accounts Of the rich
ness of the Washoe Mines, and the migration
in thai direction is represented as exceeding
anything on the Pacific coast since the pioneer
days of California mining. Thousands have
left the gold diggings for the silver mines, and
the number of miners on their way to the
mountains, or about to go. was estimated as
high as $4,000! Placerville, the last-stopping
point of Importance on the western slope of
the mountains, was cramned with them at
date of last advices.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06
rvv0 bad cases Of scrofuIa Cured .

NEw YORK, June 10, 1859.
My daughter, two aud a half years old, suf-
fered, since her birth, from ~scrofula, beils, OPP
preston of the stomach, and loss of appetite.
l have been using Peruvian Syrup in her case,
and am happy to say that she is restored 70
health.
The same was with my youngest boy Ru-
dolph. eight months old. He suffered from
s~crofula: his ears we're sore, and he had, ON
different part$of his body, scabs of a dangerous
character. ! used the Peruvian Syrup two
weeks, and my pretty boyis perfectly well his
ears are sound, and his entire body is free from
scabs, etc.
R. WIECZORK, D. D., So West 4lst ST.
The writer of the aboveis an intelligent Ger
man clergyman, and is highly esteemed by his
people.
'fPERov1AN SYRtP is a Solution Of The Pr6tozfde
of Iron, a new discovery in medicine and strikes
at the root of disease by producing healthy blood,
the source OF all vitality in the human organ
ism. For sale by all Druggists" STARR 4
BROTHER Agents for Delaware.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

A LEAP YEAR WEDDING.-The Mus
catine Iowa Journal, says "a mar
riage was recently solemnized in this
vicinity which was brought about by
the bissextile privileges allowed to
the fair sex. The young lady had
been visiting in the neighborhood of
her present liege lord, and being pre-
possessed in his favor at several casu-
al meetings, addressed him aletter on
the important subject nearest her heart.
OF course, as she is a sensible woman,
and told her love in sensible language
to a sensible man, it met with the right
kind of reception. The bashful lover
was only too glad to act upon the hint,
and ere two months had passed the
twain were made one flesh. Ladies
with timid SWANS, go and do likewise
-'Barkis is w%illin.'"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

EATING DrRr-Thc New York Nerrs. Il
Democratic arean, candidiy states the reason
why the Democratic National Convention was
ordered to be held at Charleston. an.l takes
occasion to give a dig to the . Soft - delega-
ton who viii apply for seats in that body
1t saEs
To crafty the South alta period when the
rest Of the Union had far less need to %concili-
ATE her than at present, Charleston, the most
ultra Southern city was named as the seat of
the Convention. The peculiar propriety of
the compliment was even then acknowledged.
The interests Of that seet5on Of the Ua1on, tie
preserratiou and EXTENSION OF nER PECULIAR
INSTITUTIONS form the platform of the Demo-
cratic party, and 50 strongly is this the case
that to be aught else than a Democrat is, in a
Southerner, treason to his home.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

SERVICE OF MARYIANDERs IN CoNGREss.-
1t was mentioned a few days ago, that when
the Hon. James A. Pearce shall have served
out the term for which he has Just been elect
ed to the u. S. Senate, he will have occupied
a seat in that body for the long period of TWEEN
ty-four years. a correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun calls attention to the long service of
another distinguished Marylander in Congress.
The gentleman referred to was the late Gener-
al Samuel Smith. He held a seat either in
the House or Senate Except the. first year of
the fourteenth session. from the 4th of March,
] 1913, to the Sd of March, 1888, the end of the
twenty-second session. This makes a service
of thirty-nine years, of which sixteen were in
the House and twenty-three in the Senate.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

The great St. Louis breach of promise case
terminated On Monday last, and resulted in a
verdict for Shaw, the deiendant-the jury hav-
ing been out only about twenty minutes
Thus, instead of a verdict for SO 900 in her
favor, as in the first trial, Miss Cartsang re-
eeiyes nothing, and has a very large bill OF
costs to pay, to say nothing of attorney fees. A
motion for 4 new trial is pending.
The St. Louis Democrat, commenting on
the result Of the trial, says:
The verdict in the breach of promise case,
on the whole, surprised the community. Most
persons supposed that the jury would beindu-
ced to give the plaintiff at least one cent, and
also carry the costs with it. The disposition
to decide the case on general principles, and
to make the defendant pay something on the
ground that he is rich and could stand the ycr-
diet, it was believed would have a weighty in
auence in the decision. but the result has been
otherwise. All day yesterday and Sunday it
was a current topic OF conversation in the
city, and many rspecu!ations were INDUCED in
concerning it. Probably several hundred dol
lars changed hands in the way OF bets lost and
won, to say nothing of divers hats, boots,
gloves, etc, pending on the verdict.
The plaintiff. doubtlcss. last week was the
favorite of betters. at two to one on the chance
Of getting a verdict, and some bets were made
that she would get as high as 100000. The
correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial
~telegraphed to his paper. that she would get
that sum-, and we believe that comparatively
few thought the jury would decide SO quickly
as they did in Dir. Shaw's favor.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

CHICAGO HOTEL RATES DURING THE Ma
TIoSA. CONFERENCE.-THE Chicago Press
says:
1--WE have taken some pains to go through
the list of our Chicago hotels, and shall pub
fish the same IN a proper TING. Il is enough
here to say that We have. hirtgJfve hotels in
Chicago whose rates range from 81 TO s. 80
per day.
"The proprietors of these hotels, without
exception, promptly declare that they will not
advance upon their usual rates, during the
Convention week All will be crowded OF
course. There will be less margin of space
in bed and board, but prices will not be rails
ed"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06
Senator wade's Epeech--The Presi
denrv

The late speech Of Senator Wade is very
warmly commended by she people all over the
North and West, and the ST. Louis Democrat
"A publishing it not only speaks of the speech
as trenchant and comprehensive. but adds:
For bold utteranee and clear statement,
there IS no political celebrity Of the day more
distinguished than the Ohio Senator. In the
speech IN question, he not only expresses the
views OF the Republican party on the question
OF slavery in the Territories, but avowsth pur-
poses which it entertains on that subject. If
others can boast of being the chief representa-
tlves of that party in an intellectual sense, he
Is emlnently entitled to be considered the rep
resentatiVe of its Willis power of ~volition,
and its frmness of resolution. a slave code
immediately for the Territories is the PROPOSE
ton involved in the resolutions, which were
under discussion, and it requires no prophet to
foretell that a National Democratic victory in
the approaching Presidential election would be
the herald of that odius measure. We COM
mend the speech to all who require light on
this topic.
A letter from an observer at Washington to
the P%ittsburg Journal dated March 10th, after
speaking Of Mr.. Seward as standing at the
head of the Republican party and the chances
favoring nomination, remarks
For the last few weeks a new name had
been very much talked of in connection with
the Republican nomination for President. 1t
is that of old Ben Wade the Senator from
Ohio. He too has the manly elements fitting
him for the crisis. For old fashioned. straight
forward integrity for firmness of will, deter
of purpose and downright courage,
not to be coaXed Or wheeled, or bullied from
his course, he cannot be too strongly commend
ed. The same elements Of character, so sign
ally distinguished General jackson, which are
found in Mr.. Wade, whilst he has vastly more
learning and accomplishments as a statesman.
He would make a great President. In the
conversational circle Of Presidential specula-
ton, he has many warm friends, and his claims
loom up. Stranger events have come to pass,
than would be the election Of Ben Wade to the
Presidency. He is fitted for it, and eminently
so, at this crisis.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

For the detection OF any person CONTRIBUTING, initiating
or tho vendor of any such counterfeit or imitation .
BGRHAvE'S HOLLAND BITTERs. The genuine highly
concentrated HOLLAND BITTERs is put up in half pint bat
ties only, having the name OF the proprietor, B. PACE,
Jr., blown in them, and his signature around the neck Of
each and every bottle.
This delightful Aynuna has been received by Americans
with tina. favor which is only extended to really scion
tlac preparations. When we consider the marked EgC.
cess attending its Administration in the most stubborn
cases of Fever and Ague, Weakness # any kind, Dys-
pepsia, Hcatburn Aridtty Of the stomach, Sick and Eerv
Gus Headache, Indigestion ,Costiveness and Piles. togeth-
er with the complete control it exercises over Nervous
Rheumatic and Neuralgic Affections, we cannot wonder
at it's popularity. Well may the invalid value this RENE
dy. For sale by y. L. Starr & Brother. Delaware: r.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

IMPORTANT RAILWAY DECIsIoN.-The Su-
preme Court of the United States has affirmed
the decision of Judge Mclean in the celebrat-
ed case of Zabriskie Us. the Cleveland, Colum-
bus and Cincinnati Railroad and others. This
grnw out of the Endorsement by the Directors
Of the Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati
Railroad of 100000 of bonds of the Column
bus, Piqua and Indiana Railroad Company,
and the question turned upon the fact as to
whether the Directors had the power to indorse
said bonds. The Supreme Court has acknow-
lodged the existence of such power, established
the validity of the bonds, and declared the
Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Company
liable.
On the announcement of this decision in
Wall street, Cleveland, Columbus and Cincin-
natl Railroad stock fell one per cent, but soon
rallied again.
FATAL AFFRAY.-On Wednesday last Mr..
VIM. Fl. Berkely. of King and Queen county,
Va, having heard that Joseph Breach had cir
culated a sianderous report about one of his
daughters, waited upon Breach and demanded
a retracted or the name of the author. Breach
positively refused to give either, when Berke-
ley drew a five-shootcr and inflicted q wound
which terminated the existence OF Breach about
one hour after he received the ball. Berkeley
Immediately placed himself in the custody Of
lhe proper authorities.-Richmcnd Enquirer.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

THE BGTEIs ASH THEIR FuSCTIpSs.-As health 10 III
z -eatrst blessing that we can enjoy, without which all
Other biz ssings are OF little consequence, we teefi ftof
grrat Importance to point oct the way foI you to enjOyit-
The bowels must be kept in a state by which they are
enab,sf TO carry OF the useless matter they arv tho
man On ,nncI winch nature has appointed to carry ev >ry-
thi e that is ncerssaFy. And it is inlposs. Bile 70 Rii Thst
a,large amount OF sickness has been caused By gpnstpA-
tion, or cuslivrness in other WORDS, by not Keeping tho
bJWoIsFeguiaT il Is the man road 10 all disease : it's
the cause of unnatural irritation to the mucus At lining
membrane of the bowels. Having lost their natural
strength, they cannot objecttn what is required Of them.
Hence, the bowels become iphamed, and un'eas -yOu end
L specify relief, a thousand other complaints are ever
ready 50 drag on through a miserable and WFetch~d life
Such medicines h.ust be gwen as Will cleanse the stomach
sHd bowels, and restors their natural strength. To ae-
rompi3sl this lheTe-is no compound so valuable as these
Ills all 0tirsf. Asriicines sink into utter insigniEcauee
zhen rumpaped 10 them ItsecIns as though the AatkaR-
~S&lsaZ& designed them for fhis as vel! az Othgr
com aiaIEgs. Prom two to five Iiiis q day will inrrsRse
strength ana appetite, and cleanse the stomach aud in
teSraes from whatever is injurious
IN. Aorse's in4ian Root Fills are sold by all dealers I'm
Me4iciues. z1tHf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

LEAP YEAR.-The Iowa women, we notice,
are not inclined to let the blessed season OF
Leap Year pass without an enjoyment of its
privileges. Lately at Muscatine a buxom
dansel, fearing that the Indifference of men
might cause her youthful years to pass in lone
Illness, and The attractions OF freshness to pass
away, cast ner eyes about for one who might
be likely to adj to her comfort, and by whom
her virtues would be appreciated. Those eyes
soon rested on a welLto-do young fellow of her
neighborhood, and to him she told the story of
her lore. The story was heard and went to
the heart, ami ere a month had elasped, the two
were made one.
Who will not say that Leap Year is a bles-
scd institution.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06
cR1EUARx.

Mr.. ALEXANDER A NpEFsox departed this 1lsS
March 30tlr 1850, la the G4th yesr of his axe.
He was Il native of the State of firginia. In
his early heyheod he came 10 this town with
his father, Matthew Anderson, Esq, who died
here in 1928, in the Goth year OF bis age, Mr..
A. Anderson was well known, hafing been q cif-
izen of this town and vicinity ior more than
forty years. He was q man OF unusual aftiic-
ton both In his own person andfn his family,
yet uniformly cheerful, with submission toathe
will of his Heavenly Father. Fer % years he
discharged the office of Ruling Elder in the
First Presbyterian Church OF Delaware. Akal
citizen his name will long be embalmt&fnith
hearts. of the p,ople. As n husHnd aud q pnx-
ent, he was hoa9Fed and tepde1y loved H@
was Il devoted friehd and patron b the utmost
of his ability. Of all benevolent and Christian
enterprises. He was a Presbyterian yet libef-
al, taking great pleasure in tg company .
looked upon the Sabbath Sch0pl cause as a
nursery in the Garden Of God of9reat impor-
tance to the Christian world. andFspecially ~
the rising generation.9 In this dApartment he
had gained much useful and prafical knowl-
edge, having devoted much time md thoughk
filling for many ears the importars position *
Superintendent Of a Sabbath Schoa connected
with the Church OF which he wala nenhen
And as "a token of respect this shhl BY. the
payment of $50 made him d life n3nier OF the
American Sunday School Union.
Mr. Andersen was a man 81 pHkeF rich In
faith aud good works. SurSly hiskotkd "a 0n
high. The funeral services were kela At tho
LIST Presbyterian Church on Sabba4 April 1s6.
at half past one, p M The house sasnumes-
onsly hiled with the citizens of th4 town aAm@
vicinity who well knew how TO apieeriate the
life OF the deplrisd and sympath&e With ID
sahieted and beeesyed family.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

VIII Douglas get the Charleston nominal
ton ? is a question constantly asked, but far
more easy to ask than to answer satisfactorily .
If lis friends in The free States are to be be
lieTed, there can be no doubt OF his success,
for they claim not only near'y if not fsfite all
the delegates from their owt sector, but~a
large share of those from the South-wlile. On
the other hand, if his opponents are not mis-
taken in their estimates, he stands not the
shadow of a chance. A few weeks will de
eide the question-and, meantime, it may be
safely assumed that to secure the nomination
Douglas will make any concession the South
may demand and that if he secures it, the
Southern fire-eaters will kick mp quite a dust
fer a time, but in the end will generally fall in
and support the nominee-as the mass of
Northern Democracy will do if a Southern
disunionist is nominated upon a platform die
tated by South Carolina.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06
Washington Items.

Col. Brown writes to the War Department
from Brownsville, that reports the most false
and exaggerated are put in circulation by per
sons interested in fomenting trouble on the
Rio Grande border, Immediately before the
leaving of the New Orleans steamer, for the
evident purpose of exercising on the public
opinion in the States hence such reports
should be received with the greatest caution.
He adds that the Cortinas movement was a
mere raid, and the a counts largely magni-
fed.
A scene between two Congressman this
morning occasioned some excitement. Mr..
Van Wyck meeting Mr.. Hindman on T Ave
nue held out his hand on friendly recognition.
Mr.. Hindman refused to take it making use of
the words MS reported +" You id scoundrel
You have delivered a speech not only insulting
to every Southern man but to every gentle
man. at the same time made a movement with
his left hand towards Mr.. Van Wyck'sSface as
if additionally to insult Kim.
Mr.. Blair stated his case before the commit
tee on Elections. this morning making his right
to the seat held by Mr.. Barrett clear and I'M
questionable. The frauds committed in that
election were only parallel with those in Kan
sas.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06
T~CoTrespondenre OF the Delaware Gazette.
SPRINGFIELD Ill, March 4th, 1860.

GFR1NGf4ELO 1GL., hAA XIII C0O~
EDIzoR GAZETTE
1t may not be unpleasant
OF uninteresting to your readers to know the
feeling prevalent IN this section Of the +" Suck
er State " On the subject of the next Presi-
deRtial e.ection-the Democracy here. as in
other parts of the State, look first and last to
Douglas as the only man worthy of their sup
port, and openly declare that if he is not NOM
mated they lose this State without a shadow
of doubt. Your readers may not be aware
that we have two Democratic parties in this
State, a Douglas faction and a National party,
and both have delegates and they will be at
Charleston. If the Danite's succeed in GUST
ing the Douglas men, there will be some tall
boiling done out here. Douglas might carry
this State but the chances are against him
The Republicans were never SO eager for the
contest, nor so sanguine of Success Our dis
~tinguished f-ellew-tewnsman, odd Abe" is
the unanimous choice of the Republicans in
this State. His eminent abilities, his patriot
ic and conservative political record, and exal-
ted personal character, render him the enthu-
siastic selection of the Republicans of this
State, for their standard-bearer in the great
contest. His late speeches have made a deep
impression on the public and they are looking
to him as the man. The recent municipal cleo
ton in Chicago shows the feeling of the Re
publicans in this State are. With Lincoln for
their Standard-bearer, they promise to carry
the State by an overwhelming majority
Chase, Seward and Bates all have their friends
here, and next to Lincoln stands Ohio's Son"
I am sorry to say our noble Governor, VIM.
Fl. Bissell. of this State, died on the 18th of
this month. Our municipal election comes off
in April, and You know the Republicans are
in the minority, but they are sanguine Of sue
cess.
Begging pardon for my intrusion I will
close these hastily written and desultory re-
marks. DELAWARE"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

In A BAD WAY-The Cleveland Democrat
quotes from the Ohio Patriot what it calls o
sensible article against the removal of the
Democratic National Convention from Charles
ton, and a~ssailes the Douglas press. 1t says
The only idea of removing the Convention
is to give a free ride to certain editors, on the
railroad, who would thus visit the Convention
without expense, and manufacture public sen
timent for their favorite. They fear Charleston
is too far south to exhibit their Abolition car
cases in, and then it takes money to get there,
and the concern is insolvent. Truly, these
Douglas editors are in a bad way.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

THE EDITORIAL EXCURsIoN.-The
Washington correspondents the Gin
ciTnati Gazette says: II learn that the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny have sent out over twelve hundred
invitations for the proposed great Ed
itorial Excursion, and that the tickets
Including a gentleman and lady will
be good from April 18th to June 10Th.
The circular issued explains that a
special train will leave the Ohio Riv-
er on Friday, May 4th, for such of the
guests as can make it convenient to
reach Wheeling at that time, the com
pany requiring notice in advance from
them to that effect"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-04-06

The st. Louis Republican, which is under
stood to be favorable to the nomination of
Douglas at Charleston. says Senator Hunter of
Virginia has written a letter to Mr.. Herndon,
of Springfield, Illinois, urging the Administra-
ton or Ike Cook delegation to go to Charles
ton, and assuring them of seats in the Conven-
ton. We are not prepared to believe this
story. It belongs to the news that is classified
as " important if true" If Hunter has writ
ten such a letter, his nomination at Charleston
would be rendered impossible, and there would
be q grand row. We shall look with interest
to the analysis of this rumor.