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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

Hon. DANIEL S. DICKINSON ON THE ARREST
OF MASON AND SLIDELL.-This gentleman de-
livered lecture before the Boston Mercantile
Library Association, on Monday evening week, bis
subject being the affairs ofthe country. During
his remarks he made the following allusion ID
the Mason-Slidell arrests
"The necessity and utility of martial law in
times like these, has been established and vim.
dicated by numerous and ilIustrious examples.
1t has seized and committed to places of coniine-
ment spies aud traitors; ii has stayed the subtle
and insdous poison of a pestilent and treason
able press,-it has changed the project of two
eminent ministers, from the course of foreign 10
domestic missions, where, although their field of
labor may be cirumscribed, they will be sure to
find more Apprecisiive and sympathzing audi.
enoes and congenial associations and in one re-
spect at east, resemble the apostle of DID,
preach to spirits in prison.
The arrest of these Conspirators by the intre-
pid Wilkes has stirred the currents of the popu-
lar heart airesh. II will be hailed with loud
acclaim by every loyal citizen of the Union, and
approved by the judgment of mankind IL will
be sanctioned by the requirements of inter
national law, and vindicated by Heavens chan
Gerry. If apologies are to be given or disclaimers
made let them come from that nation which has
violated the comfy of states, by attempting to
shield under the @gis of her flag, and speed
upon their criminal enterprise, those who were
known to be engaged in efforts to destroy this
great and good government. of which they were
citizens, and to which they owed allegiance, and
not from those who, in endeavoring TO preserve
the government which protects and shelters them.
at most, have only copied too faithfully long
list of British procedents. Ii this nation shall
feel constrained to mourn the loss of her illus
trious passengers, let her console her grief by
rejoicing that she vas permitted to retain a for
feited vessel If ceAsures are to be bestowed by
them, let them rest upon the miscreant who lent
himself to aid conspiracy and rebellion by SNUG
CLING its chiefast instruments away to the theatre
Of their mischiefs, and not upon him whose
fidelity and watchfulness dehed the proud en-
blem under which they sought exemption from
the consequence of their crime.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

TnE PULsE OF THE HoRsE.-During sleep
is perhaps the most favorte time for counting
the pulse and respiration of any horse in health:
the average pulse is ihiriy-two ii rarely rises
as high as thirty-six, OF sinks below twenty
eight; it is set higher by veterinarians but the
foregoing is considered most correct In ordinary
breathing the respirations are six per minute |;
during sleep not more than four. This is very
important TO know, because disordered respira-
tions from one very important part of veterinary
surgery. In Judging of that point, "wind,'
gallop horso out of breath, agitate his respira.
tion, and then let him rest quiet, his disturbed
heayng ut the TANKS will speedily subside, il
sound; If the horses lungs are diseased the
breathing will require several minutes for sub
siding.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

A KIND AoT,-If the red war gives birth in
many acts Of savage ferocity, it is like almost
everything else, has its bright side, and gives
occasion for the performance Of many generous
and noble actH, which become brighter by tbe
contrast In this connection we may state tbat
President FELTON, Of the Philadelphia, Whining.
ton and Baltimore Railroad, hearing that about
tbir'y members Of Massachusetts, regiment,
Balls Bluff had reached the ueiQhborhood of
Harper's Ferry in distressed condition, prompt.
ly provided them with conveyance fitted I'M In
a manner suitable to their condition, and had
them conveyed to their homes free of charge
Such acts need no comments, and carry with
them their sWn reward. \.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
DIED.

GoULEY.-In St. Louis, on the 9th instant,
FLORENCE YOUNG, only child of G. Frank and
Maria Gouley, aged 4 years, II months and
10 days.
L0DGE.-In Pedricktown, Salem County, N. j.,
on Wednesday, Nov. 9th. 1861, JOSEPHINE,
infant daughter of Josephine and Alfred ].
Lodge.
Suddenly, on Friday, Nov. 29th, 1861
JOSEPHINE LoDGE, wife of Alfred j. Lodge,
in the 22nd year of her age.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
Mason and slldeli AGsiF in Llvsrpool


The news of the capture of the rebel COM
missioners created considerable Consideration in
Liverpool, among the ''ootton lords" of that city
AS soon as the fact Of the arrest became known,
public meeting was called, and vast amount
of speechifyipg done. As the patriotism of the
crowd, however, evaporated in huzzas and
speeches, the excitement subsidized aud common
sense, at the suggestion of Mr.. Campbell re-
sumed its sway. We give the following brief
account OF the affair from the London Times of
Nov. IS:
The chair was occupied by James Spence, who
read the following resolution
"Resolped, That this meeting, havinr heard
with Indignation that an American Federal shin
of-war has forcibly taken from a British mil
steamer certain passengers who were proceeding
peaceably under the shelter of our flag from cue
neutral port to another, do earnestly call upon
the Government to assert the digHity of The
British flag by requiring prompt Ioparaton for
this outrage"
This resolution was advocated by the chair
man, who considered that he was expressing The
feeling Of the people when he said that it was
the duty of the people to impress on the Govern
ment the imperative necessity Of yindcating the
honor and dignity of the British name and flag
Mr.. John Campbell considered that there was
reason to doubt whether the facts related and
acted on by this meeting were in reality a
breach Of international law, and referred to The
opinions of the law officers of the Crown as being
in some measure inclined'to show that such "A
step as taken with respect to the Southern Com
mlssloners was justh ;be under the existing state
of international law. lie urged the propriety of
pOstponing the consideration of the subject till
tomorrow.
The chairman suggested, in order to meet the
objection Of Mr. Campbell to strike out the
words "by requiring prompt reparation for the
outrage" And thus amended the resolution was
passed by nearly q unanimous vote.
Several merchants expressed their views after
the adjournment that the meeting and its action
WAS premature:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

BaS- CHEAP JOHN's Is the greatest place in
town.
He5yA Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
HsS@ Cheap John has the greatest stock Of
any other store in Delaware,
Ras" Cheap John is the sole agent for the best
Spool Cotton made in the world, at 4l2 King
Street
BSs- Cheap John has no Travelling Agents
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
PRlYATnERING.

The New York Express says that ''lettcrs Of
marque are held by parties u that city which
have been obtained from the Mexican Gsvern-
ment- These letters grant the privilege of prey
ing upon the commerce of England, France, and
Spain, which Governments are about inaugur-
atng war on the Mexcans 1t also appears
that vessels are fitting out at this port 10 sail
under the Mexican flag, and entitled to bring
prizes into neutral ports This proceeding ap-
pears perfectly justfable, in view of tho decision
of the British Government, which allows the
pirate Nashuals to fit out at Southampton for the
proclaimed purpose of preying upon the com.
merce of America"
1t will require all the prudence and caution
which the Administration can command, to pre-
vent war with one or more of the foreign pow
ers, whose hostility to the American Union is
becoming moro and more manifest every day
The argument that, if it is neutrality" on the
part of England to permit Confederate vessels
to fit out in British ports, for the purpose of
prGying upon Northern commerce, it can be
none the less "neutral' if we permit Mexico to
do the same thing in our waters, il erroneous.
We should do right, no matter who does wrong
"Thrice armed is he who hath his quarrel iust.p
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
BILLY

FIaE.-A stack OF straw, worth about $40.
belonging to James Riddle. was destroyed by
iiro, last Friday week. A stack Of hay,
containing eight or ten tons, belonging to Joseph
bancroft, was burned on Monday night week.
Mr. r. offers S25 for the arrest OF the iHcendiary
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

WOMAN BuRsED TO DEATH DRFoRE HER
HUsBAND's EYEs.-A terrible accident occurred
at Cleveland Friday night. Mrs. Kipp, tho wife
of painter and paper hanger, was engaged in
knitting while her husband was reclining upon
lounge, asleep. The light of the lamp, coal
oil one, getting dim, she procured the can of oil
near the flame the oil ignited and terrible ex-
plosion followed, blowing the can into fragments
and setting fire into the poor woman's clothes,
which burned with frightful rapidity. The
husband, awakened by the noise, sprang to his
feet, when an awful sight met her eyes. Ills
wife was writbing in the agones of death-her
hair entirely burned from her head and her
clothing nntirely gone, with the exception of a
shred Of the drawers. A portion Of the room
was also on fire, but was very soon extingushed.
Mrs. .Kipp left three children. The Oldest only
four years and the youngest little infant Of
only nine months.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
FOR RENT.

A LARGE and convenient Dwelling House. on Market
n Street, No. slb between Sth and 9th streets will be
rented cheap until spring, possession given forthwith
Apply to WIN. McOAULLEY
noyb No. COG Market gkr4at
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
LADIES FURS. LADIES RURs
Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, sc.

I'll aying large stock Of Ladies' and Childrans Furs on
hand and owing to The present depression in dnan-
ca affairs selling them at prices lower than ever
before oed Ladies' aud Chldrens Furs at prices vary
lag from 81 to 500 per se Ladies', call aud examine
superior assortment determined to sell al
prices to suit you.
THE ATTENTION OF GENTLEMEN
Is invited to large assortment Of DRESS and SOFT
FELT HATS, CAPS, 81. Call and as you will 10
treated with politeness attention whether YOU nuT
chase or not, ISAAC OAKR0RD 4 SON,
No 2s south sth St. above Chestnut corner Of Jayne,
nuVlb-sm. Philadelphia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
FACULTY.

8. HODGES oRITTRNDBN, Attorney at LGg, Principal
Consulting Accountant aud Instructor In CONNER
oial Customs, aud Commercial Law.
THOMAS W. MOORE, Professor Of Penmauship.
JOHN GR0ESBECK, Professor Of Bookkeeping and Pho
nogrAphy and Hrbdtim Reporter
JAMES A. GARLAND and II. A. WlLTBERuER In-
stru,tors in the bookkeeping Department.
At this Institution each student Is taught Individually
and may attend many hours daily az he chooses
The complete Counting House embraces thorough
instruction in penmanship, Book Keeping, Commercial
Forms, and Mercantile Arithmetic; with the privilege
OF attending all the Lectures Political Economy, Com
mereis Law, the Duties of Business Men, &C. Witch
delivered at intervals during the year, in the Lecture
Room Of the College
The department Of Commercial LdiV affords business
men every facility for acquiring such amount Of legal
Information as shall guide them with discretion In their
business affairs Full Law Students also received
Catalogues containing full particulars Of terms
ner Of Instruction. &c. may be had applying at the
College, either In person or by letter.
aS- GRITTENDRN's B00k-KEEPING for sale. Price
Sl.50. Key to same 90 cts.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

memorial of the scene where Re bel spy found
free access to our camp, traitors to give infor-
nation and silly women to counten ance him, but
was foiled by child of three honest years, whose
ure and patriotic instincts rebelled against his
foul advances. 1t is to be inscribed on one side
Julia Bell Dunlap, December l, 1861" On the
other, iiRould not kiss q Rebel.n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
To Farr1oare and ntI

. Il. NIELDS Co. have just received 500 bushels Of
10. PRIME POTATOES, consstlng of Mercer, Duekeyes
aud Prince Alberts, suitable for SEED and TABLE use
which they will sell at reasonable prices at their store
Nos. 4l9 aud III West Front street Wilmington.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
HOCAL AFFAIRS.

Coon HoRsE Pom SALE.-Daniel NJ. Bates,
Esq., advertises good eight year old horse a,
private sale. He is gentle in harness and good
traveller.
Promoted Lieutenant Torbert Of Company
&C" I'd Delaware Regiment has been promoted
10 Adjutant
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS.
REIN OLD CALM.


Fancy Soap and Perfumery.
Wholesale and Retail, No. 32O Vine Street.
PHILADELPHIA
Keeps Always hand large stock Of White and Moita
CASTLE Soap, Barbers soap, Olive Soap Windsor ss
Honey Soap, etc. and full assortment Of Perfulnery
decB4t
SWEET OIL for table the premier quality in store
VUooLEN BAsouEs and CAPEs, wColen Comtrt
w olovea and Mitfens. at ELIZA WILSON'S,
A LARGE assortment just received and for sale at
II A. ID. INSLEE'S,
nov Us Cos Market street Wilmington Del
MOOL HOODS, WOOL HOODs.-Jusi ope1ad s;6I,oih,a
w lot of those very desirable that have been ss
ing 80 rapidly. Prices from 20 cents to slbO
ELIZA WILSON l23 Market St
DURE HOLLAND GIN, for sale by
v. O. dILPIN, 10th and Market 81.
lass SHADES Of all sizes for covering wax fruit aud
u nowers at CLEMENT b. SMYTHS,
arg 81 No. 400 Market street
IlLUID RENNET, convenient and handy way hayinsfo
IL rannet manufactured and for sale by
myli II. r. BRINGHURsr, No. 3lT Market ST.
T C. PICKBLs announces newiot of China Tea Din.
uer and Chamber sets Of the best quality which he
offers cheap be bought slsewherel Call ex
mire
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-17

CAM HAMILTON, Fortress Monroe, Va,
Thursday night, Dec II, lSGl
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08
New England Education Society.

The annual meeting of the New Eng land
Education Society (Methodis) was held at
the vestry of tho Bromield Church, on
Thursday of last week, at 10 o'clock, the
President, Rev. Edward Otheman of Chel-
sea, in the chair. The reports Of the Treas
urer and Secretary were presented. The re"
ceipts of the society during the year have
been $3.50 25 balance on hand at the be.
ginning of the year, $2OI.7S. Total avail
able funds for the year, $941 O3; expended
$717 SO; balance on hand. 1923 Ct. Eff
teen young men have been assisted, all but
one of whom have received $50 each. They
are pursuing studies at the following places
Concord, N. H., 5; Middletown, Ct., Z;
Newbury, Vt, l Greenwich, r. L., ),
Wilbrahanl, Mass, l.
Some discussion followed about the propri-
ETY. Of lowering the terms on which the ben
efciaries are admitted, but the general con-
clusion was that no young man is worthy of
being received as a beneficiary who has not
studied the classics at least one year. We
should judge that when young man had
studied the classics one year, he might not
be more needy or deserving than some others
not as far advanced.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

CARE FOR OUR TRooPs--Those who 90 out
from us to fight the battles of our country, de-
sire large place in our sympatbies and prayers,
we trust they will not be forgotten. We are
glad to notice that the patriotic ladies in differ
cnt parts of the State, are making liberal con-
tributions for the health and comfort of those
who have gone, and are going, from us.
The reported prevalence Of the small pox in
the Rebel camps in Virginia suggests a measure
that should be Immediately adopted for the
protection of soldiers going from Vermont, and
elsewhere in the North. A general vaccination,
both Of such as have been yaccinated before,
and those who have not, should take place
at once. This the commanders of the posts
should decree, and the surgeons execute, as soon
as possible The seeds of this disease are al
ways lurking among us, and, once introduced,
the effects Of camp life would probably be to
render it vrulent and fatal.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

PlErY AND PATRIOTISM. The Northern Ad-
pocate, on the subject of loyalty furnishes the
following apt remarks
g 1t is not little refreshing, in these times
of treason and civil war, for loyal men and
Christians to find Jesus and Paul, the Master
and disciple, teaching loyalty to existing forms
of government, and beautifully as we'll as au-
thoritatiyely announcing by such teachings that
there is no genuine Christianity without true
patriotism. If there is q man or woman in
these times, in whose heart there is not found
yelling up a love of country superior to every
thing else, and who processes Christ, let such
person at once begin to question his love for the
Savior. When dissemblers and traitors came to
Jesus and questioned him that they might trap
him in his words, saying, Is 1t lawful to give
tribute unto Cesar, or not he said, Render un.
to Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God
the things that are Gods" A fit motto to en-
blazon on the banners of the treenlen of this
freest, happest, best government God has yet
given to the world; and fit reply to be upon
the lips of loyal men everywhere, to-day, to
traitors of every stripe and grade"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08
TIE Up-RIsING OF The PEopLE.-An ex.

TIE Up RISING OF The PEopLE.-An ex.
change says;
There are worse things than war. De-
terioratiop and moral cowardice are worse
than death; and when it becomes necessary
to die for great truths and principles, how
sweet and how beautiful is the sacrifice /!
Let no one imagine that this is our day of
deepest darkness. Twenty millions of peo-
pie rising as one man, thrilled by one pulse,
swept by one spirit of self sacrifice, holding
right and justice to be dearer than life, and
that life for these may be and skalI be offered
up, will appear in history as the brightest
omen of the century. Civilization and free
government arc not to fail here, but to come
forth moro glorious and secure from trial.
This is the clear pointing from the finger of
God, and from this he strikes the awful hour
and summons men to their duty. Meanwhile
VIC hope that from all the affairs of religion
will be broathed the holiest selectcst infu-
ence into the cause of constitutional liberty
as the cause of God.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

LABOR AT THE SoUTH.-The Christian
Chyonicle, referring to the states Of social
life in the North and South, says:
"These two states of social life have be-
come broadly marked. That at the South
presents an antagonism to labor, as decided
as is found among the old and wealthy aris-
tocratic families of England Or the Continent.
And it is q necessary outgrowth of such a
slavery as is found there. 1t does not result
from higher refinement, or greater capaci-
ties, or vaster possessions, than others have,
nor is it the product Of high sense of char
acter on the part Of tbs dominant portion.
1t is the result Of their peculiar views of
labor, the idea that labor is the doom of
another race. This aristocratic bearing is
not confined to house life, but it comes prom
inently forward in the halls Of legislation,
and whenever men of the North and South
meet" r ..'...r H.e,i ....r-,.. .,l
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

NoN-iNTERTERENCE WITH SLAvERY.--The
idea that Northern troops are to act as slave
oice for the South, is thus referred to by
the Congregational Herald .;,......
In their insane fury the Southern leaders
have rushed madly into this war, and must
abide the consequences. They have applied
the torch to their own magazine, and if it
explodes, they and not we are responsible =
For years they have been preaching to us
the doctrine of non-interference with their
peculiar institution; non-intervention has
been their cry let US alone to buy and sell
and work and fog our own niggers in our
own way; hands of, ye Northern clowns
and caitifs, yc rail-splitters and clock-ped-
dlers of the free States. Do you attend to
your business, and we will attend to ours
Now we have always thought this was the
true doctrine, as far as regards aay direct
interference with Slavery where it exists, and
we think so still. We 60 for non-nterfer-
encc with Slavery in any form. If the slaves
rise, and one universal stampede occurs, it is
not our business certainly to put it down.
We shall have enough to do in re-capturing
our own forts and arsenals, without assisting
in the recovery Of fugitive negroes. The
first gun fired at Fort Sumter put an end,
and We trust final end, to all that nonsense.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

GooD ADy1cE.-The Buffalo Advocate con-
tains some excellent advice to the American sol
dier. We copy the concluding paragraph:
'' American soldier, remember that you 60
forth on an errand involving principles most
dear to your own heart and to the hearts of your
countrymen. Strike down the foe of your
country and of civil freedom, not with feel
rG7o4o h % OF m n" oI Or the pos
BILE and permanent peace. Count not your life
dear unto yourself in this battle for the right,
but count your honor, your manliness, your gen
erosity, your good morals, as the property of
your country, and bring them back untarnished
from the din of strife; or if you fall, leave
them to give fragrance to your memory when
you are named by your kindred or your children
with fearful pride as the defender of your coun-
try. Gods blessing on the soldier of Freedom
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08
A MER1TED REBUKE.--An exchange says

"A MERITED REBUKE.--An exchange says :
" Not many days ago young West Point
er was drilling a Massachusetts, company in
Washington, and was heard by the captain to
swear at them fearfully. The next day, when
the youngster came to perform his duty, the
captain took him aside and said to him, SUBJ
stantally, Look here, my friend; Iobseryed
yesterday that you used a great deal of pro-
fame language TO my soldiers. A good many
Of them are young men who are not used to
swearing, and their parents expect that | will
do what | can 10 preserve their morals pure.
don't swear myself and | won't have my
men sworn to by anybody The rebuke was
kindly taken, and the drill master swore no
moro. Men Of this class are not fighting
merely the abstract question of the right of
Of secession; Or merely to recover certain
forts. They are fighting a battle Of civil.
ization." ." +
We wish the example OF this Captain
might be followed by other officials in our
service. ..'.-