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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09
DOES II PAY?

The following article which we clip from the
" Iron Platform " for August, contains many
wholesome truths. 1t shows completely the ras-
cally transactions of Jefferson Davis, and should
be placed in the hands of every Southern man.
1t only needs little reelection on their part, 10
enable them to throw off the iron chains of con-
federate despotism, and embrace the bonds OF
freedom and prosperity:
Mr. Davis Does it pay?
You stood for many years in the front rank of
those who protested sincere devotion to Demo-
cratic principles, but you have repudiated the es.
seniial feature of the Democratic idea the deci-
sion of the people at the ballot box. Does ii
pay2
You have aided in the seizure Of the forts and
other property of the people of United States,
and dispossessed their legitimate owners, Does it
pay?
You have seized the treasures and minis Of
the United States, to obtain capital wherewith to
overthrow a constitutional government Does it
pAy
You promised the people of the South liberal
currency, and large Inflow of gold for your
products, but you have destroyed exchanges, and
adopted n deprecated paper with ''shinplasters"
for tender Does it pay?
You promised the people of the South a splen-
did commerce and tlourshing trade but have
stricken deathblow at every CONNER cal int rest.
Does it pay
You promised "free trade" but you have dss.
troyed trade, and have laid heavy duties on
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

The NoRTH AMERIcAN ARMY.--lt is not the
ambitious, the reatlcss and Unsuitable, who en-
ter the American army hut men who wish for
adventure and who like command for in America
there is no influential cluss as with us, To in
varably throw their influence into the scale OF
war War is too expensive luxury for the
American nation, and the great and admirable
method of instructing an expensive profession,
the expenses which are paid by the masses to
support rich mems sons has not yet been dreamt
of by the American philosopher. Tho only
quality that renders an American averse To mill
tary service is his proud iucapacity for obedience
He hates uniform as he hates livery, and he
does not acknowledge the divine right of Cen
erals. Ills mind is not receptive OF pipe-clAy
he detests those small punctilious exactions
which in the English army seem almost intended
merely to ruiile the temper and break the spirits
of the men. lie will march, fight and bear
fatigue with any one, but he does not like tC
have to perform mental services that should only
be required from 'helps The result is thai
of all the volunteer corps in America, the mos
popular are the Houave regiments Dickens ".1t
| hf Fedr Round"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

A number OF citizens Of Maryland having com.
planned to the President, through their Repre-
sentatiycs in Congress, that the houses of inuo-
cent persons had been searched for arms Sc,
the President responded as follows:-
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July ~, 1861
GENTLEMEN; Yours Of to-day, with the en-
closure from Mr.. RmGgLY, has been received
and referred to General SoOrr, us | know moth
I'M whatever of the particular case
May beg you TO consider the difficulties OF
my position and solicit your kind assistance in
it? Our security in the Selling Of arms for our
destruction will amount 10 nothing at all if we
nre never 10 make mistakes in searching place
where there are none. ! shall continue to do
the very best can to discriminate between tru,
and false men In the mean time let me, once
more, beg your assistance ia allaying irrltations
which are unavoidable,
Yours, very truly, a. LINCOLN
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

rage, occurred 10 the small town of New ASH
ford, Mass, about twelve miles from Pittshcld,
On Monday. young man named Pratt. about
rs years of age, and Mrs Vanderw0rker, only
IL years old who were uncle and niece, elopei
from Rome, New York, to New Ashford in June
Inst and were married. The father of the girl
who had learned their whereabouts, started in
pursuit anil arrived in New Ashford on the fatal
| day, declaring he would have his daughter. she
went up stairs, and FIVE minutes afferward the
youthful and misguided couple were found with
their hroats cut, and so closely clasped in each
others arms, that three men coull hardly sepa-
ratc them. The girl died Immediately, and the
husband fingers with little prospect of reco-
very.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

FArALirIEs.-M Frances Seymour commit
ted suicide near Georgetown, Ind. on the 10Th
ut., by shooting herself with rifle loaded with
shot She took the gun down from the rack,
cooked it, and placed the muzzle against her abb
domeu, and pushed the trigger with the ramrod.
A sad shooting affair occurred in Southbridge,
Tuesday morning. son of Joseph Burnett,
without bis fathers knowledge, loaded and cap
ned n gun and returned to the case. 4 young
er brother aged eight years. took down the
weapon and in playful manner pointed it al
one of the domesiics in Mr.. Burnetts family,
intending to brighten her by swapping u cap Mt
her, not knowing that The gun was loaded. lie
pulled the trigger, and the whole charge was
lodged in the body of the girl, killing her almost
ms antly. The girl was favcrite in Mr.. Bur
uett's family, and with the child who so unfor-
tunatey caused her death. A horrible domestic
tragedy, the result Of an early candestine mar
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

WELLlSdruN's WAY wiTn NONCOMPLIANCE
Wellingtons plan would he good one to enforce
against those whose curiosity to see is stronger
thun their patriotism to fight. When importuned
ut BRUSSELS by II number of the amusement seek
crs among his own counirymen to let them be
spectators of the approaching battle at Waterloo
he Mt once consented, and or Tered them immedl-
ately to he armed, equipped aud to take their
plnce in the ranks with the sodiers. General
Scott should issue an order at once that every
civilian who attempts to cross tho lines on the
eve of battle should be ut once placed in the
ranks, where his curiosity can be satisfied aud
his presence be made useful.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

THERE'S prob ably no disease which experience has
AMPLY proved to be remeliable By the PERUVIAN
SYRUP Dys epsa. The most inveterats OF this
disease have been completely cured by this medicine,
as ample testimony Of Of first citizens pro-
yes.
Extract Of Letter from ~ Rosven Kinney of Mdans-
rifle, N. l. ivho has used he Syrup has pTdciile Jr
tg0 years past
Gentlemen.-With regard to the Peruvian Syrup,
remedial agent in certain forms Of disease have
aon in saying it has claims 10 confidence equal II not
superior those efany medicine that has under
my observation / have doubt Of its excellence in
many Of chrone diseases la where have
used It in particular, 1t has riumphed beyond all eSpec
tat0n hope. The casa dyspepsia in
neetion with diseased liver The patient young mar
ried lady, had for two TIRES years auered beyond
and had from deriving only pa tia and tempo
rary relief other remedies given up all hope
settled down in a state Of despair She induced to
the Peruvian Syrup. few weeks since l saw her In
town, when she told me she cured
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

llEr Us CAPTURE CHARLE=roN.-lt would be
fine thing just now to have little excitement
from the capture vi that rebels nest--Charles-
ton. 1t eau be done, undoubtedly, while the
attention OF the Southern army is directed in
another way. a Lieutenant of the navy on
board the blOckading fleet, gives the following
AZ the plan by which it may he accomplished
" We are earnestly in hope that descent will
be made upon this Internal place, and the rebels
be hit in spot where it will hurt. | believe
that Charleston can be taken with n force not
exceeding ten Thousand men, aud will toll how
it can he done. Let such arrangements be made
that without any fuss or noise, force Of some
ten thousand men shall he thrown ON board our
largest transports, and let the ships of this fleet
be suddenly collected here at about the time of
the nrrtvnl Of the troops Then, having made
all the necessary preparations, about nghtfull
let the feet and transports make feint to the
northwnrd, mud when within sight of Charleston,
then, suddenly, and under cover Of night, move
to Stano, ut out eight miles distant, and under
cover of the ships guns, throw GU shore the
troops and scamen, carry the battery there, and
Sc re and hold tine village to fall back upon in
case it should be necessary. ThGu force march
upon Charleston, taking il in the rear ii, and,
the city in our possession the batteries and forts
must ctye The secessionists have here about
seven thousand men all told md they never
had here at any time, more than twelve thou
sand. Many are now in Virginia; and doubt
very much il they could serape together seven
thousand fighters These would be scattered
and divided on the coast, md proper feint
would probably concentrate them or put them
in motion for place where we should not be
when they arrived
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

Meath ragged palmetto n SOutherner sat-
Advising the bnnl of his Panama hat,
Aud trying to tighten his mind of load
BY humming the words Of the following ode
"Ohl for niger, aud oh for whip;
Oh for cocktail, and oh for NIP
Oh for shot at old Greeley and Baecher;
oh for a crack at Yankee school teacher;
OH for a captain, and oh for ship;
Oh for a cargo of niggers each trip"
And so he kept ching for all he had not,
Not contentei with owing for all that he'd got.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09
BlLIl.


A WARNING.
The following in large letters, on large
handful, is conspicuousy posted ut several
places around the city this morning, Crowds Of
people were attracted to read it,
" The people Enemies at home wearing the
mask Of peace (masks Of the golden cross as
well as open foes, must be struck down. BE not
deceived The freedom of the press is subotdi-
nate to tue interests of nation. Let the three
Southern organs issued in this city beware, or
editors will be assigned to them to preserve the
public welfare From this date the authority Of
the people organizes new system Of legislation
suited to the times. Politicians will not he per
miited to iujure the general cause in pursuit Of
ambitious ends, The rights of our soldiers will
he protected. Disappointed demagogues will lie
forbidden to AEgrandize themselves AZ their ex-
prnse. The District Attorney is expected to
exercise his power. Traitors, male and female,
are marked. Their names enrolled. Not one
shall escape. Southern sympathizers are direct
ed to leave the State. One will One way
One country We have begun to act. From
the league Of loyalty. TUE PEOPLE
New York, August 1861.
Con SAVE THE REPUBLIC"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

The Baltimore Am"tean says the seecss'o"
members Of the Maryland Legislature held a
caucus at Frederick on Monday evening, and
passsed resolutions to call convention of the
friends Of p,ace in that state, for the purpose Of
Organizing for the coming State election, -.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

a SECESSION Love- ETTER.-An unfinished
letter, found in the rebel camp at Laurel nill
contains the following passage:
" "a agen dear Melindy weer fitting for our
liberties to din just We please, aud we will fife
Tor them SO long as godlemiy.gives us breth."
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

10 PUT or BUTTEk FOB WINTER USE
G, 5, 4, 8, . & gallon Stone Jars,
For that purpose for sale low at No 500 Market street
ja y CLEMENT II. sMYTH.
usr rrrived atge III ul Fruit lara att, u PiCkEL
u Ghins store. Market 81
IlLuiu RENNEr, convenient aud handy vsy oihaying
l. fennrt manufactured aud Tor sale by
mylt II, BRNGuu lsr, NJ I'll Market st.
CALAD oil, fresh stock of nue Salad Oil just op nod
y myit. by II. Il BRINGluRsT.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

Charles H. Taylor formerly captain in the
U. S army, now lieutenant colonel IN the Con
lederatc army aud nephew of ex-President
Tyler, went to Cincinnati recently for his wife
He was arrested, and is now held to await orders
from Washington.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

BEDucEp,--lu consequence Of tho general
depression of business, the Dciaiedre lazftte hne
reduced the size Of its paper four columns.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

THOMPSON PLUMLY. Philadelphia, on
the 9TH inst by the Rev. MIR. Brainerd, Mr..
Ggonan THoMrsoN to Miss ANNIE PLuMLY,
both Of this city.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09


LETTER FmM GENERAL LEE.-The following
is letter wiiltei. by the now Rebel General Lee,
to young lady i'll the NORTH who, before the
eslrnngcmrnt had altogether taken place, had
asked him for his photograph. lie would not sit
for 1t, but Mrs. Lee having some, sent one to the
young lady This explains what would other
wise be obscure in the opening of the letter.
RonMoNp, May s. lSGl.--hlY DEAR LITTLE
Ill am very grateful for your kind letter, and
the cordial expressions it continued. You are
not only welcome to that sceere representation of
me, but anything else you may fancy. 1 pray
| you will not exhibit it however, MS it will only
serve TO bring down denunciaIicns on my head.
You, hope, will make allowances for my posi-
ton and iailngs, and think as kindly of me as
you can.
| shall never forget you, and require no work
of art to Keep you wildly before me. 1t is
painful To think how many friends will be sepa-
rated and estranged by our unhappy disunion,
| May God reunte our several bonds Of friendship
and turn our hearts 10 peace can say in sim
eerty that bear luminosity against no one
Wherever tha blame may be, the fact is, that we
are i'll the midst Of n lrtticlda war. | must
side either with or against my section Of country.
! cannot raise my haul against my birthplace,
my home, my children.
/ should like, above all thinge, that our dbl
culties might be peaecably arranged, aud rtlli
trust that n merciful God, whom know will nat
unnecessarily atict US, may yet alay tile fury
OF war.
Whatever may he the result of the contest
furesee that the country will have TO pass through
n terrible ordeal Il necessary explanation per
haps of our national sins.
May 0od direct all for our good and shield
and preserve you and yours,
Very truly and sinccrcly, r. L. LEE
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

The Charleston Mercury Of the 81 says; eve
have been provoked beyond endurance by reai-
Ing the most compliment and gratuatory com
nents Of certain Virginia papers on the charming
charity and beueyolence Of certain citizens aud
officials Of that State towards the invaders of
their soil, plundcrers Of their estates, lcstroyers
Of their homes and liresilcs, and polluters Of
their women, We demand that every prisoner
in Richmond be incarecratcd and put irons
Justice, humanity, and civilization alike cry
aoui for stern rctrhution.'n
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

merchandise from the loyal States which were
never before taxed dollar. Does it payY
You promised prosperity to the people, but
hive parnyzed their industry, and destroyed
their means Of support. Does it pay?
You have closed the channels OF business, shut
up the work hops, and driven thousands to want
Does it pay?
You have deprecated the value of the property
Of the South one half within ak months, and
made bankrupls of thousands of honest men. Does
it pay2
You have withdrawn thousands of men from
productive emplOymeuts and led them to the
guilty work of shedding the blood Of brothers.
Does it pay
You hive betrayed the people who have trus-
ted you, by arousihg their passions and pre-
iudcea against their northern friends, and
precipiated" bloody conflict. Does it pay
You have rev1ted against the oonstitutionally
expressed voice of the people, and attempted to
destroy when you could no longer rule. Does it
pay?
You have voluntarily assumed all the tremen-
dous huzards of treason against the best human
government ever established and accepted the
cares and auxieties ola fearful experiment. Does
it pay?
You have rejected the idea tina, freedom is the
inspiration of democracy, and attempted to
build up q government founded on Slavery and
| the Slave Trade. Does il pay
You have used the capital which should have
promoted the arts of peace, developed your
resources, md advanced your civilization,
in purchasing engines of war, and weapons
for bloodshed and ruin. Does it pay?
Aud when your part in the drama is ended
aud " lfes ftiu fever" shall draw to its close
and you fhal approach that hour Of serious re-
view Of the past-when results, which you cannot
measure in th,ir far reaching influences come
before you, and conscience SHALL give ita deci-
sion on your cafeerin that dread hour WILL II
PAY2
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

General Army Order No. As, which prohibits
volunteers who Do not speak the English Ian.
guage from being mustered into service, is now
officially explained as not intended to apply to
regiments or companies Of foreign nationality,
in which the men and Jilieers speak the same
Tongue hut to prevent the enlistment into re-
g'meh's or companies, whose officers speak
the English language only, of men not under
standing il, and to induce SUCH persons to enlist
under officers whose language they do under
stand
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09

Under the Land Distribution act of 1871 the
sum of Sal 600 was due Virginia. The state
bas hitherto refused to receive il but IL was
Maid over few days since to Governor Pierpont'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-09
THE LIVING HOME
Chemineaud-Ine Cognac.

INNS IRA lly imported by William r. Bally o New
York, ipressy for " O. Glplns Gales Tor medicinal
and private 'Iss. For sale by i .
WOOL HOODS, WOOL HOODs.-Jus opeued, anoth
w lot Of those very desirable Hoods that have been sell
Ing so rapidly. Prices from 20 cents1o lbO
ELIZA WILSON 1913 Market st.
> nooPLs Filth and Market
, 1861-10-30

ETT & BEE " ST EE.
4 BAEKERS and DEALERS L,
Exchange, Rank Notes Easi Coin9
ACsuATEEE. IOWA
Particular atte1t1a1 gIren u CS2lett11 through.
IEl IoEs Frocet ds OF CITY Collection. afI-t ID
day Ct payment 1T current rates OF Ercha9gs.
HEFERRHCKe :-Rsnk Of toTt1 America. Neg Yor1.
Clark. Dodge & Co. EeE orE: Gra11la Eslk Boston;
s; eucer. Wis 4 Co.. Bosto1; Wo-k, 3tcc1Lca = Co.
Stulges oo2s, CLieAgo; Z. Eolt Ca.21er. CO.; F.
Grezge- Adams, do; Clark Bros. h G. 81, Louis
T. Il 1sErT. IaC5ESG2SE] ". q. EGE"AEE
, 1861-10-30
The Keystone State at Philadelphia
Her Eha6e Of The SuuEer.

The Keystone State at philadelphia
Her Chase Of the Sumter.
The q. S. steamer Keystone State, pur'
chased by the Government, arrived at Phila-
delphia, on Friday the 25th, after cruise Of q
little more than three months among the
West India islands, in search Of the pri7ateer
Sumter. Her log shows that she hes run
15,60O miles, in this fruit7ess chase. The near
est she ever came to the Sumter was FIVE days
The following is the substance Of her " 1og:'
First proceeded to Kingston, Jamaica, and
from thence to St. Thomas. Then accom-
plished the complete circuit Of the island OF
Porto Rico, stopping at Martinique. From
theEce started fer Barbados, and reached
PORT Spain five days after The Sumter had left.
Then went to Curacao, Havana, Key West,
Allacan, Gulf Cazonas, Grand Camans, Curac
Goa, Puerto Cabello, st. Thomas, surinam and
Aspinwull. From Aepinwal, conveyed the
Chsmpion clear Of the Y est 1ndia Islands, and
at Key West captured tie steamer Salyor.
The prize steamer salvor, which the Key
stone State brought up to Philadelphia. is
thus described:
Tie Salyor started frcr Cardenas, and while
attempting to 1un the blockade at Tampa Bay,
Florida, on the 18th inst, Was captured By
the Keystone State, Which had been On 9
cruise after the rebel steamer Sumtet. The
EIlEO VI Liz pklLE t1HblStb VI . ttAKE Ca5t13 Q1
shoes. Coo pistols, 100000 percussion caps,
100000 segarss and 40 bags OF co1ee- She
was built at Buffa1o, n. r, in the year 1866,
has tlrst-class oscil'a!ing engine, with 30.inch
| cylinder, is 500 tons burlheE, and owned by
james Mackay, Of Tampa Bay. The Marshal
OF Tampa Bay desired to detaln the steamer at
that place, but Capt. Scott determined to bring
her to more loyal port
| The sa1vor was formerly river steamer in
New York, and for some time previous to the
rebellion, YVES running as 8 packet to the
| Island Of Cuba. It ia said that Mr. Mackay
| lad disposed Of the steamer to the rebel gov.
erDment. In addition to the above statement
| Of the cargo, we understand that a case of
a1ms vas Eecreted under the coal. While at
Key West, Major French caused to be arrested
James Maekay, the former owner Of the
steamer, DR.. Z. II. Barzett Of Key West,
and ". G. Ball, and removed them to Fort
Taylor, where they we're detained as prison.
ers. Key West Is loyal to the United States
Government, and it is said that demand will
be made to have the ship and cargo returned
to Key West. Captain Scott, Of course
claims the steamer as his prize, and the right
to take 1t wherever he chooses.
, 1861-10-30

THAKCERY NOTICE State Of
~ lE1css, Gent; OF Cook, = AS.-S72eEto- Court ct
Chicago, December TerE. 4 D. 1sa1. Frederick N.
Ehrerie!sys: LycErgua {. Lur7cn, Esraa A. Lu-toc
ato Van & Hlzg glns,-1n C4aIce1J.
A%Qa7.t tt al 17cu-gEs L. Lrrte N ard Sarah A. I1f
TIM, TWO Of ths defendants a5SFe named haVs geo3
out OF tdfa Stae having been t1s5 u che oAce Of the
CisrS Of sid E51er1c1 tourt of Cslcsgo. Notcs Is
hereby gtve1 tEs SD LycgE2na l IL, LnEto2 r. "a aad
ccr plant said Court the Ehancety ado thereof
on tie A1.t dsy Of ac!cher 1s, ald thet sum91onE
da!ts. ret.Tnable oa tE3 tr53 Aoadsy Of Dec .nnt1
merit i:56: Is is bT laT required.
NOW Qr1esh you. the said Ii CT gus L. L1ttcu Az
ssrah LTrt5S Hssu personally b a2d appsar bst3.6
fs tss sEP daS q f. a & 70 5oSan e.
csso n eeiq ConaT. On toe INST Monday Of Decea2-
placRrt'E bill compliant, tae sane and tho nnsttsr4
aud hngs therein cha5ged snd atate. will BE- tA3an
Rs ccniea1=Gz aC5 de2-ea entered acatr4t 5pE &C.
eorc!uE to tie praEe- Ct eeid b!ll
JOSEPH Z. GAEr. CampiH' Eolf, o5aE76s-sv
, 1861-10-30

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, 1861-10-30

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, 1861-10-30

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