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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

The nomination of Mr.. Crittenden for the su-
D rene Judgeship has fallen through, as 1t was
ertain he could not be confirmed.
The heads of the War, Navy and Interior De-
partnents complain severely of the shocking cen
diiion in which the posts were left by their pre-
aecessors, and it will be a long period before
they are again brought into good working order
Secretary Cameron and Secretary Welles, have
been in consultation with the officers Of the Light
House Board in relation to the necessity OF es'
tablishing proper light houses and beacons on
the coast Of the Seeding States As this Affects
the commerce Of all nations, prompt steps Will
be taken in the matter.
The Georgia State Convention has ordered the
transfer Of all the forts, etc, within the state
10 the coufederated government, An ordinance
was passed apprOpriatiug halfa million dollars
for the support OF the government, and author
iaiug the Governor to issue seven per cent, bonds
for the amount. The reported seizure Of the
northern stock in the Macon and Western Rail-
way is denied.
A Southern paper states that the loss to the
country, caused by the present agitation, il thu
depreciation of property, the interruption o
business, the loss Of time, and the waste Of en-
ergy, is at least S1,OOO,OO0,OOO The cacula
tion is, we think, not an extravagani one, an
while such statement will doubtless arouse
deep feeling of indignation against the rockies
and uupnncipled agitators who have rashly, an
without sufficient provocation or just cause, pr'
eipitated the Cotton States into revolution,
will, at the same time, admonish the who
country of the Importance of the speedy restor
ton Of peace and harmony, aud Of making al
reasonable and honorable concessions which II
likely to accomplish that desirable end.
The Alabama State Convention has ratified 4
Permanent Constitution Of the Confedera
States, by vote of 81 yeas to nays. &c
Jamisou, leading cO-operaiouist, took DO
position in favor of the ratification. Jere q
mems has been appointed Major General of
Alabama army.
The New York Central Railroad Company,
anticipation of the opening of the canals, hi
reduced the rates of freight on -four to 60 cen
aud GU grain to 80 cents, hence to New York
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

a HORRIBLE DRATH-An old man named
John Quinn, well known in New York city for
the last twenty-five years, met with a horrible
death on Saturday night lie had apparently
crawled, to got away from the cold, into the
mouth Of Devyrs lime-kiln, at North Tenth
street, corner Of Second, and laid himself upon
heap Of oyster shells to sleep for the night not
showing there was FIRE under him. lie was
found on Sunday morning by some employees,
quite dead. The shells had burned in the night,
and the smoke and gas had suifocatcd the sleep
err When found, his clothes were scOrched, and
bis boots considerably burned.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

The editor of the Delaware Gazette slurs that
highly useful and inoffensve portion Of our
community, the Quaker population, in this
wise:-
THg STEAiGHTCOATs, WHERE ARE THET i-lhtre was q
time when class Of existed whose delight II IN
sport broad-hrrd, and it matered little whether or
out Of doors the devout beaver stuck fast onessant
Uranium. The broad bim was sigu " peice certain
and sure. Bat times have sadly changed. ShoR nov
irnadbrn and 10 bis song is for war upon the
South But lot the commt nee Hnd broad.brim We
warrant you Will soon turn 70 his non-reistaul prnc-
pies again FanatltHm may l5munerAte, bat war Is a
proveFhisly bad pay master.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

THIS RESULT OF IMrRopER MARRIAGES There
is in this city, says the Schenectady Star, very
estiinable married couple who have had eleven
children, six of whom were born blind, the
youngest is blind md only few weeks old
When of sufficient age, they are sent to the
Asylum for the Blind. in New York. They are
said to be possessed of fine talents. We under
stand that their parents are cousins. There is
no defect in the eyes of either parent. fine
illustration Of Walkers laws on inlermarrlage.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

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Assd beautiful place suitable for country ~.
ifvM This property il situated three-fourhs OF mile
Itl M north OF sttickersyilip, Chester county "a ~
~ contains eight Of good land. laid on IN
ioH with many fruit trees aud many different KINDS o.
shnds and ornamental and shrubs In the lawn anu
around tho dwellingwhrh is follows; substantial
Brr House 90 by 10 eot with hall in the centre con-
tainiug 10 good rooms with excellent cellar and vau
hath house with an abundance of pure water. Thefe 10
nnther brick house 20 by IS feet substantial and eonye-
nenty divided The situation Is very healthy and Tor
a hne view cannot be eaay surpassed. This property
N opce 10 JAMES II. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

A Coon SIdS-The Anti-Slavery Standard de-
nounces Lircoln's Inaugural as illiterale and not
sufficiently hostile to the South. The Charleston
Mercury attacks ii also for its grammatical de-
fects, and because it is down on the South
When these extremes meet it is evidence that
the Inaugural must be nearer the right thing
than we supposed. -Brookiya Eagle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

s.s4s lly virtue u writ Of leyari FNciis to me d.
1H rected will heexposed to Public Sale al the house.
!,lhA Of John Foster, in the city of WILMINGTON. New
~ u Caslle County, Delaware, on THURSDAY ue
ssh day March, 1891 Mt O'clock T. NJ, the following
described Real Estate, vixt
All that certain Int. plere Of Land situate in the
city Of Wilmington, aforesaid and bouuded and described
as follows, to witt Beginning the easerly side 81
Madison Street at the distance Vt al feet from tue North
erly side Of Seventh Street. in tile middle Of bek par
ttion wall dividing this from, The adjoining hous- OF
said Richard Thortons the esstery and parallel G
seventh street SO feet stake. thence souherly and
parallel with Madison Street ~ feet inches 70 s'hke
the aforesaid side Of Madison rect aud thence thereby
NuTherly 10 feet and inches to the place Of beginning
be the contents thereof more or le-a.
Seized aud taken in execution ~ the property oil lugl
Mclaughlin and Br dget bis Wife and T. rs, and to h
sold by LEVI - Muotii sheHH-
sherigs Office New Castle March e. ia6l.-s.ts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

.s-sa Farm situated in Dover Hundred, miles
dVdN west Of Dover, In Kent County, Delaware, and
Ii lying Immediately both sides Of the State road
Hisff loading from Dover to Templeville, containing
loo acres 800 II which arab land, divided into
yeniont iddu aud is well adapted to the growth of all
kinds Of Jfan cnmnnn to the mate much of It being
excellent meadow the residue, 100 acres, being we'll set
10 wo0d aud timber. There the premises Ave good
Tenant Houses besides the Mansion, we'll supplied with
good WATER barns sShlug and oiher improvements with
an abundance Of fruit such apples, peaches, Cherries
&c The place is we'll located with regard to schools
churches and ms lies on the rolling ridge Of land
dividing the waters which how both directions to the
Delaware and chesapeake Bays. This farm is worthy Of
the attention Of those wishing To purchase lands in Kent
County rs such place is seldom of red ioF SALE Terms
easy For full particulars to price, &c, apply
the undersigned or tn Trnsen l.. Davis, Esq, on the
premises JAMES II. RAY. Newark Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

IN BY virtue Of writ Of Ley II fhelss 10 me d.
1i6s9N rseed will he exposed Public Sale, ~ the
,NN house Of John Foster in the city of Wilmington,
,klst1A New Castlr County, Del, on THURSDAY, the
5sh Jay of March 1861 at O'clock T. h tue following
described Real Estate viz
All that rertein Lot piece or parcel of land with
anne dwelling thereon erected situate lying and being
in the city OF wimingto aforesaid aud bounded and
des ribbed follows wit, beginning at stake on the
westerly Side II Orange Street rs feet inches southwest
ery from Fifth street. NJ part conveyed to
Peter D. porer thence thereby Noithwtsterly and li
ralle with Fifth Street " feet iucns to stale IN Will
liam Rrhmans line; thence thereby routhwestey and
parallel with Orange Street 20 feet inches to corner
stake; thence by - Richards lot snujheatt'rly aud
parallel with Fifth street " iar. inches to orange
Street Aforesaid thence along said Street Northeastery
20 inches to the place Of beginning, containing one
Thousand SIX bundled square feet Of land, he tie same
more or less.
Seized taken in execution the property of jaime,
McMauus and Anu bis wife, and I. Is, and 10 be sold
by LEVI d MOBILE sherlu'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

SHOCKING DEATH-Dr vermeue of New
Market, N. J late of New York City, committed
suicide few days since, by throwing himself
upon the track of the Central Railroad just as
the express train dashed by at high rate of
speed. he was horribly INITIATED and killed
Instantly.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

suppEN DgATH--A Strange Comcideaef.--We
learn that on Saturday evening last, (says the
Abbegile Ky, Banner) Mr. John Bradley, an
aged and much respected citizen Of that District,
suddenly dropped dead while in the act of shay
ing The sister of the deceased was Immediate
ly sent for who, on reaching the room of hei
brother, tainted aud died in few moments.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

..s,aar Farm situated on the public road leading
15iUH from smthville 10 Wilmington, 0 miles from
IL! kN the latter, In MIL Greek Hundred, New Castle
County, Del This farm contains iOo acres e,,t 81
ration wall nlered laid III in fields, with good fencing
IA acres In Tiuher The impoy consist IN part
follows. good Brick House. Iooms aud ktehen ht
tarhed with exeell Mt water in the same by hydraulic
rag milk house carriage house. cribs, stone barn
with water in the yard There is good Tenant Mouse on
the Mace This farm is located In of the het neigh
horhnods In tho State, within mile OF limestone anu
lime ii will he sold worth the money as he owner y
going west For full particulars call on Mr. JACOB
I Finley, ON the place, or The undersigned. -,
san IA JAMES u. RAY, Newark, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

A PRESENT We learn that one of our young
gentry received through the Post office, four or
FIVE pounds Of Tobacco, as Valentine, The
lady that sent it accompanied it with note, in
which she said that shs "liked TO see him spit
the amber over the floor when he went to church,
ii looked so graceful Sumter (Gd.) Republican.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

,,,rsa A Farm containing DOG situated within
Ii5fJ 2l6 miles OF Brdgeyile, Del, and miles from
l1lIS Dae's Crossing the Delaware Railroad where
istHA lime Is sold Ths place Is all fenced In and
iyi1e into fields with good worm fences The soil Is Of
excellent quality and elsy lmprovd AThere 70 AHtcent
Timber Tor the place; 500 apple trees now in bearing
with Young peach trees with other FRUIT. The build
ings are in part as follows House IN good ordey,
carriage aud sos house good at the door with
oNler not here mentioned This phase will
be sold for 80 500 half cash balance in ars with In
tess Persons desous Of purchasing VIII call on Jere-
miah Long on the premises, Of the uuderaigned.
JAMES X. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

ss-sa A Farm situated or the white Clay Creek, in
16iN Mill Cfeok Hunded, about miles n0rth Of New
llll MI ark Del containing iO aerts Of excellent land
hH Of the best quality, well watered and divided In
IL enclosures including about 20 acres Of heavy rm
lar The improvements substantial and arc In part
rs ollowsi House ofstone. containing rooms in good
oder; carriage house cribs smoke Aouss and barn
81 by 20 feet good order there are also two trenaTa
Of GOOD fruit This frl, considering the neghborhoou
Il I'M il offered lowpricc S65 per acre, half cash, the
balance long circuit FOR more inll particulars apply to
JAMES H. RAY, Newark Delaware ,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

WILLEY-ABDEL.- Wednesday, March
9Th, 1861, at the residence of B0lthN L.
Wharton, near Lebanon, in St. Jones Neck,
Dover Hundred, Kent county, Del, by Rev.
Jas. Flapnery, GEORGE w. WILEY, Of Kent
county, to Miss ELIZA AsN ABpEr, of Sussex
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

esa farm containing las acres. situated q mileA
mgHa Southeast OF New London n Roads in franklin
WI iA Township Chester Ia. II Is divided into 10
fields, with good fencing, water running In mas
About 70 Of excellent timber, consisting OF
white and black oak hickory and plenty Of chestnut Tho
improvements situated Within bU yards OF the pa bile road
Mansion House Of log and frame In fair order, con
tanning rooms, with good spring aud spring house
tenant house. hog house, granary auger maker house
with Barn SO by IS feet Ia fair order There Ia consider
able fruit tho place. also good lime kiln for burning
time aud lime stone convenient Thisis good place and
has had large quantity Of lime put and iH now quite
productive, II will bs sold low Price Sos per acres
$1,000 ofihe purchase money mny remain In the farm
aterm Of years. Apply to JAS II. RAY,
Newark Del,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

CHANGES IN A LIFErIME.-some twenty-eight
or thirty years ago, Horatio King, the present
assistant Postmaster General, and Hannibal
IIamlin, the present Vice President, were engag-
ed in publishing weekly newspaper in the pre-
sent small and obscure village of Paris, on the
Little Anlroscoggin river, in Maine.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.
Gorernor Houston Orders he Statc Conueaiion 10
Termmate-H opposes Union WiM The Con
federote Sidtts-TAt Convention threatens 10
sapercsds Him-Hosion raising his oiea troops.

Governor Houston has refused to recognise
the Peoples Convention considering that its
functions terminated in submitting the secession
ordinance to the people He tells the Convention
tsat tho Legislature (Which meets on the lSth)
aud Governor will attend to the public questions
now arising lie favors new Convention, to
make such changes in the snte Constitution ms
may be necessary, and is opposed to Texas join
ing the southern COnlederncy.
The Convention, in reply, passed an ordinance
claiming full powers, promising 10 eonsummaie,as
speedily as possible, the connection Of Texas with
the Confederate States, and notifying the State
OF this course.
dnhe Convention will at once require all of the
State officers to take the oath Of allegiance to
support the new Government, and carry out the
Convention ordinance.
| 1t Is reported that Clark will be put in llous-
toms place il the latter refuses to take this
oath
1t is also reported that Houston is raising
troops on his own account.
There are 900 Texas troops at or neal
Brownsville.
Arrangements have heen made for the Fsde-
RAJ troops to leave as soon as their transporta
ton has been provided for.
The steamship DdHiei Webster il outside.
The Convention has passed an ordinance t
continue the present custom-house officers il
duty until superseded by the State Government
or by the Provisional Goyermpnt.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15
AIN DRILLS.

Pyles Building, Orange STREE. bct,eeeH Fyth and
and Sirh, Wilmington, Dei,,
MOULD respectfully call the attention VI Farmers to
w their unrivAllt1 Grain Drills, which after Yeas #
use has been pronounced by the best practical rntf to
have no superior sowing all knds Of grain grass
seeds With the Improvements recently added they feel
ustined IN saying that II cannot be surpassed by any
other offered 10 the public. Those wishing Drills tdr
sowing oats will please send their orders early pos
slble. Every machine warranted.
HAlNEs & WOODS,
mar Swift Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

AEEOAN NlAARN y - = AAAAA =
John z. Goodrich, rs Collector of the poT; of
Boston.
George W. Mcclellan, Second Assistant Post
naster-General.
Dewitt C. Littlelohn, Of New York, Consul at
Liverpool. 49,.
WIN. H. yesey, Consul at AK 10 chapelle.
Lucius G Forbes, Postmaster at Beloit Wis,
J ohm j. Speed, Postmaster at Louisville, Ky.
George Harrington, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury
J. p Baker, Of Nebraska, Agent for the Atoe
and Menotnonies Indians.
The President nominated Colonel Sumner as
Brgadicr General. vice Twiggs, ia &C cordance
with the regular order Of promotion James NJ
Edwards, of Michigan, as Commissioner of the
General Land Once; ex,Cougressman Spinner,
OF New York, os Treasurer Of the United States /;
Lieut. Talbot. for promotion to occupy the rank
Of Assistant A5jutant-G General MoLaue p. I'LL
ton, son of the late Captain Triton, has been m.
pointed Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corns
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

ELoFENEST.-An clopement took place on
Monday night from Newark, N. J, The parties
are widow aud laboring man-th former
has two small children, whom she took with her;
the latter Leaves wife. II is believed that the
parties have gone West.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15
wAsnINeToN ON oonnoIoN,

During shay's rebellion, Washington Wrote
the following letter to Col Henry Lee, then in
Congr ess. The letter is given by Irving, VOL w.,
p, ls9, and the italics are those of Washington :
You talk my good SIR Of employing influence to ap-
poase the present iumn in Massachusetts know not
whore that influence is to be found or il attanNhe that
It would be proper remedy for the disorders lnfuencs
is not g0reHaeHL Let us have government by which
our lives llc,ties and properties may be secured let
know the worst at There is call for decision
Know precely what the insurgents aim a. lfthey have
any real geyAncss redress them ii posibe acknoW
ledge the justice of them and your inability 10 do Il at
the moment II they have not employ the force OF Gov.
eminent as Ans them II this is inadequate, all
will be convinced that the superstructure Is bad aud
wants support To delay the other Of these expe
dents Is to exasperate the baud and to give con
idence the other
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

49, A good Smith and wheewright stand with all
M!@ the appurienauces thcreunto belonging. This
lsS place Is SITUATED tho New London road, at
AsHa AirClsllandsvllle New Castlo county, Delaware
IN excellent neghborhood, with school and church AZ
the place The improvements erected one acre Of
land and as follows; Good Double Dwelling 8s
feet front by 20 feet deep with back buildings each
house has five good rooms Smith and Wheewrl8ht shop
SO feet by 20 feet covered with shingles with shoe shed
attached nigood the shop for painting arc
rages &c. This place for sale and will be sold low "a
the owner Is DESTROYS account Of health 10 change ria
business For price aud apply to the understand
or to Mr. VIM, Kennedy on the pfeinisen
JAMES H. RAY, Newark Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

When are soldiers like good aanuel-whtn
they don't shrink.
Elopemeut Extraordinary Jones' dog
eloped with Mr. Smiths dinner.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

hsyss beautiful Country Seat, with over 10 acres
R 81 land attached situated on the Lancaster Pike
Iuth property is beaninlly situated on hill com.
nianding beautiful view for miles around. The inn
prOvements substantial mansion CONTAINING some ID
rooms built in modern style, almost new with bath house.
water closets and gas tank &e all tho prncipa rooms
have marble msnleB and high ceilings; the house Il
surrounded with yeranda porehes has beautiful lawn
Ct one acre In 'front.' with grape vines and all other kinds
of shrgbbery The outbudinga good carriage house
and stable by 20 fee with wagon shed sud granary
attached. This property will he sold low and terms easy
rerons wishing TO view the premises will call on George
Aydeotie on the property, the undersgned Posses
sion at any time JAS. II. RAY, Newark, Del,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

shl+sa nice little farm containing 80 acres Of good
g.H land in high state OF cultivation, laid on In
E5lkN six inelosures with good fsneing we'll Wstered
kSA good orchard Of choice fruits The improvements
good stone house. with good water at the door good
yard by a. feet with cribs grAnary and smoke
house. with other small improvements This farm h
situated the New London road between StriekerBvs
and kimbeye about n ola mile from the lattar place
in Chester County IA VIII be sold low aud terms cav
Apply to JAS H. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

.4sA valuable farm containing ga acres situated
mfH < mile south Of Glasgow, New Castle county Del
4 This property is in good order, land good quality
about 100 acres grass, about % acres timber,
adeaus for the farm the cleared land Is divided into
Enclosures, with good oncing and well walered; Ihe
hnildinrH are good house Of brick with frame Kitchen
in mi rooms slA ling carriage house, granhry, corn
ribs aud other outbudnGs. with good water for the
dwelling and stock, there Y plenty OF Iut' soo aplis
tress in prime Of bearing with Cherries pelia grapes &C.
bisis properly worthy Of notice. is within miles Of
the Delaware Railroad station, and miles IRON, newark
Dauot close to churches seh0Of mills Sci will be sold
loW' "nu '0'"' ee''' IkMEs II. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15

Mr.. Holt, late Secretary of War, declares that
Fort Sumter could have been properly garrison
ed and proviaiohed thirty days ago, without
danger, had not Mr.. Buchanan interfered to pre-
vent iii but that now, it will be utterly impOssi-
BILE to render assistance to Major Anderson with
out danger and bloolshed. Mr.. Holt attributes
the present humiliating state of affairs in refer
enoe to Fort Sumter entirely to Mr. Buchanan S
imbecllity and want Of decision.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15
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hutN PIN stefan, containing 20 aoTes Of highly I'M
~ @ proved land situated at Charlottesville Chester
County Pa. The buildings consist 81 hne SUI,
stanai stone house barn and other out buidlngsi al
have been built within last eve gears and OF the POS,
material This property would suit Physician, rs
one OF tho best localities for that purpose. snO0o VIII
be taken for it. OF whe exchanged for good WnmnRion
city teal estate good stock at par value me puno
ings near $500 atone This property Will ee soie
great bargain, II applied for soon N...., n.-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-15
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rAsa- PROSPECT VIEW, nice little home for any one
lIlNN Wishing to retire. containing 95d acfaB of good
MskH land situated within miles Of Newark, and
kA miles from Wilmington bel. There is erected on
this beautiful eminenGe a Frame house, containing
In good order Barn % by 20 feet with good caTr
age house. good pure water the dwelling, good or
ehard Of apple, cherries and other fruit This property
Is called Prospect View. It being situated II ia said on
oneof the highest points n the county, and commanding
view of Wilmington and for so miles down the River
Delaware will be sold low aud terms easy Apply to
JAMES H. RAY Newark Del