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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

Inc editorial articles in the New York Journal
Of Commerce, Of Saturday, contain more "aid
and comfort" to the rebels and traitors Of the
South than any other ten journals we have open
ed for week past
In one article it intimates-and very disn
genuously, TOO, we think-that the North intends
to "overrun the Southern States for the purpose
OF creating negro insurreotions,' and upon a
presumption so baseless--not to say basC--the
editor proceeds to argue out lengthy secession
or rebellion article, the inevitable tendency Of
which is to strengthen the rebels in their present
attitude Of hostility to the Constitution Of the
country.
Ia another article the editor pleads very hard
for pcaceable separation, and quotes the I'm.
guage of jeff Davis to prove that it ought to he
brought about. In the logic employed, we are
invited to the conclusion that the South have
n perfect, undeniable right to break up this
Government il they chose, and no opposition
looking to force shall be employed against them.
They may destroy all trade and commerce
they may make official pcriurers and robbers oil
themselves; they may steal the common pro-
| tNtHg W fH~ "'ti"hf my Ahh9 1HN" htaNiltl7
hospitals, mints aud other public establishments;
they may iusult and fire upon the country
ing they may organise armies and raise nayies
d they may turn pirates upon the high seas; the.
i may threaten or invade the Capitol Of the Re
e public and despoil it Of ils public property i
fac, they may ITO any and every thing the
please in the shape OF treason, rebellion per
is jury, trcachery, robbery piracy and murder
e md the injured people of the north and ereo
he west, must fold their arms aud do nothing
protect their interests and those of the countr.
for tear it may be called ''coercion,' and Their,
fore exasperate the South. Such stuff rs til
" may suit certain vitiated and corrupt atmo,
plere peculiar to New York city but it is n
:" sound enough reason to have much weight wi
tho honest people of the land. But whether 1t
an called coercion or not, tho great mass Of d
~. people have shown themselves really and w.llii
Nj 10 respond to any call the President may ma
1a upon them to uphold the honor and integrity
"t the nation.
We regret that newspaper weillingsO large
M. Influence the Joaraafof Commerce does, shou
nj. ihus--in eationally or otherwso--streugthcn t
,ur determination OF the rebels to persevere 10 tb,
or. iuiquitous work hy putting into their mout
III. arguments alike fallaoious and dangerous.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

PIRACY ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER


Vessels Seissi and GogerHmeRt Stores Cogfscaied
by The ReJcls
The navigation of the Mississippi River is be-
coming very precarious. The rebels ars sei2ing
northern vessels mud contiscating stores intended
for the use Of the government The Cincinnati
Gazette says
"a private dispatch from Captain Jas. Good,
Of the steamboat Mars, was received her yester-
day, stating that the steamers Mars and Queen
OF the West had been seized by the authorities
at Helena, Arkansas, and would not be permit
ted to come up. The above boats left New Or
leans on the 9th instant. for this port loaded
with sugar, molasses, salt, Sc The Mars md
Queen of the West are worth $3.50 and own
cd by parties in this city Three more of our
packets are still below Memphis and will pro-
| badly not be allowed to come up. They are the
Ohio Belle, Silver Wave ami Westmoreland.-
The latter boat left New Orleans on the 2Olh "
! The Memphis (Tenn,) Avalanche, of the 18Th
instant, has the following
1.-The steamer Victoria, of the Memphis and
| Nicksburg line, arrived last night, her officer,
and passengers full of enthusiasm for the south
ern Coniedcracy.' From Dick Lightburn VIC
learn that the steamer Silver Wave, laden Will
! government property from St. Louis, destined
for Fort Smith, was seized at Napoleon on We'd
nesday, by Colonel NJ. W. johnson, of the sixth
regiment Of the Arkansas militia The com.
mander Of the Silver Wave refused to show bill
manifest, but when the artillery was brought t,
bear upon the craft ho captulated. by thii
prompt movement the south has obtained a vas
quantity Of seryiceable material to prosecute thu
war.
1--WE learn by telegraph from Pine Bluff Ar
kansas, that the citizens of TINT place stoppet
the steamer Skylaik, and took froul her liriy-on
tons of government freight, which will lie appro
priated to the uses OF the south The skyiarl
ia st. Louis bout"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07
HOME GuARDy,-oAUTIoN.

A very lnrge proportion Of our citizens have
connected themselves with one or another of the
companies Of Home Guards" which are now
being raised in this city. This is right, aud
shows disposition to aid in the defence Of Will
mington. if such aid should at aSy time be found
necessary. Butwe would suggest to the officers
Of these several companies that it would perhaps
to well 10 look a little into the motives and OBJ
ieets of some of those who are rushing into their
ranks, almost Unfortunately. 1t Dqg be that
all tic applicants or members are Union meu E;
but would itnot he the safer course to lnor eCa
certainly that they are, aud that no secret seccs-
siouirts have insinuated themselves into the
ranks for base or trcacberous purposes The
constant fugitive Geographic dispatches from
this pnee 70 the papers Of other cities that
81 Delaware is all right give rise to suspicious
that 80 % aot aa oyhd which should not be dis.
regarded by the prudent and cautious. We are
not Of those who consider Delaware entirely safe.
There are traitors in every camp, and it would
be strange indeed, if there we're not some here
also Need we speak plniner, or will this hint
suffice
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

The following is the letter addressed bv presi.
dent Lincoln to Governor Hicks aud Mayor Brown
dated on the Sunday after the assault on the
Massachusetts, troops. 1t has not before been
published, but is necessary to the history of the
dark days Of Baltimore:
WASHINGTON, April 20, 1861.
GovERSoR HICKS AND MAYOR BnowN-Cien-
tlemen: Your letter by Messrs Bond. Dobhin,
and Bruno is received tender you both my
sincere thanks for your efforts to keep the peace
in the trying situation in which you are placed
For the future troops must he brought here, hut |
make no point of bringing then. Mrop& Balu.
more
Without any military knowledge myself, Of
course | must leave details to General Scott
lie hastily said, this morning, in the presence Of
these gentlemen. March them dsoud Baltimore,
and not through it,
sincerely hope the General on fuller, rencc-
ton, will consider this practical and proper, and
TINT you will not object to it.
by this, collision Of the people of Baltimore
with the troops will be avoided. unless they go
out Of their way to seek it, hope you Will
exert your influence to prevent this.
Now and ever shall do all in my power for
peace, consistently with the maintenance Of the
Government. Your obedient servant,
A. LINCOLN,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07
rA1sn cARn or rnn soLp1nns

Ia times of war the security of the people is in
great measure committed to the men who gather
from their farms their work shops, their
merchandise and professions 60 forth to the field
to do the fighting. We are sure that our people
sec and confess this under competent and skill
iul leaders, these sturdy, sterling men are now
looked to with confidence to defend and main
tain tile supremacy Of law and the perpetuiiy of
en- glorious and free institutions.
In no country of the world, eau be found more
confidence in the citizen sodiery than here.
They are not a "rabbe of hrelings" who are
to fight only in view Of pay But they drop
their accustomed avocations and saying some few
parting words to friends and kindred, they
solcmuly march at the bidding of their country,
her existence and her honor, against the on.
slaughts of set Of reckless demagogues and
traitors leading on misguided and digloyal
people.
But We must not forget that this prompt and
patriotic obedience to the calls Of country and
liberty. cost something. AIutitudes WHO have
thus responded have left wives anu children
vino, while their patriotism does not permit then
to murmur, are dependent for daily Subsistence
upon the strength Of that arm that may he par
aly2ai in battle We do not know to what OK
teut this is the case in our city, but we know i
is true Of many. We owe il to ourselves. II
those who have so nvbly stepped into the ranks
as also to our country, that no family thus lcf
be allowed to suffer. And it should be done il
a way so delicate rs to make it easy for sucl
families to receive help.
We are glad to learn That our citizens have sc
cheerfuly responded to this call, and let MS set
toll that all nccdful funds be supplied to tax,
good egr q Mc soidise's family.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07
NEW sAnpArm sonooL

1t may not be generally known that on the
corner of Eighth aud Monroe streets, a very
beautiful chapel has just been completed aud
dedicated to the purposes Of a Sabbath School
and religious worship. This enterprise is in con.
nection with the Ccural Presbyterian Church.
The building is in the gothic style, 90 feet in
length by 30 in width, fitted with movable pew.
for Sabbath School or ordinary congregational
worship and comfortably seating 30 to 800 per.
sons. A neat bell-tower is to be soon flushed
and bell hung in it. Altogether it is II mode
OF neatness, taste and convenience and M orna.
ment to the beautiful and rapidly growing part
Of the city in which i, is located. We under
stand that preaching service is to held in i
from time 10 time, on Sabbath afternoon at
O'Clock. Sabbath School was Organized last
Sabbath, under the popular superintendent oil
Mr. j. W. Day, to be held regularly Mt O'Clock
on Sabbath afternoons. We congratulate til,
people of that vicinity
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07
A PRESENT 10 THE FRENCH PRINCE.

The municipality Of the city of Dlois have
recently offered the chateau Of that town as n
present to the Prince Imperial. The Emperor
has accepted it in his name. So many historical
associations are attached to this castle, that the
gilt has value FAR beyond its mere material i'm
poriance. The following sketch of few Of the
great events Of which this old castle hns been the
scene, will not be without interest to your read
ers The chateau stands upon the site of an old
Roman fertilization, and coins Of the Merovingian
period are still in existence, bearing the nscrip-
ton Bleso castro, this latter word being n cor
ruption of the Latin eastrd. Gregory of Tours
mentions the Counts de Blois in A. D. 5S4, who
held the town till 92i, when it passed into the
hands of the Count dc Champagne Iu lao
Hugh de Chatillon, Count dc st. Pol, By his mar.
riage with Mary Of Blois became the bead Of the
third dynastyiof the Counts dc Dlois. Ia 1857.
Count Guy, who had the famous chronicler
Froissar for his chaplain, received in this cha
teau Joan of Arnagnac, Duchess 10 Berry, and
Catharinc Of France, hor sister-in,law. Four
years afterwards, Count Guy, being without issue
and overwhelmed with debt, he sold his castle
and domains for two hundred thousand gold
crowns, to Louis of Orleans, who became tho
hena Of the fourth dynasty OF the Count de Blois.
This prince founded the library of the castle.
which consisted at first of five volumes, presented
to him by his fnther Charles " After the muir
der of the Duke Of Orleans, in l107, by the Duke
Of burgundy, Queen Valentine of Milan retired
to the cnaile of Blois, where, just before her
death on the 4th December Of the following
year she made his children swear to ayenee the
death of their father. Among them was present
on that occasion an illegitmate son of the Duke,
whom she received with great favor, aud declared
that none OF them appeared 80 fit TO avenge their
fathers death. This young man afterwards DO
came the famous Count Dunois. In 14l5,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

CHINESE ErQuErTE. --Eiqucttc requires that
in Chinese conversation each should compliment
the other, and everybody belonging to him, in
most Mandatory style, md deprrciate himself,
with all pertaining to him, to the lowest possible
point.
The following is no eEaggoratiou, though not
tie precise Words
What is your honorable name W
NY insignificant appelialion is Wong
Where is your magnificent palace "
MY contemplate hut is Al Suchnn.
now many is your illustrous children
MY vile, worthless brats are five
spouse -
we'll. ~
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

The War Department has issued an order, Gre
ating what is to be known as the Department si
Annapolis, to embrace the city of Annapolis aul
the line ofrailroad from that city to Badensburg,
within seven miles Of this city, and tHcnty-oue
miles on each side Of said road, which includes
Baltimore, aud the same published order makes
Brigadier General b. F. Butler commander Of
said department.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

At special election held on Saturday, in
Washington county, Maryland, for member Of
the Legislature, Mr.. Ferry, the Union candidate,
was elected bya majority Of over 1900 votes.
The Union men marched in procession and bon
fires were kiudled in all the streets,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

THOMAS II. CLAY, a son of Henry Cnv, and at
present member of the House Of Rcprcscnta-
tives in Kentucky from Fayeltc county, has just
issued an address to his constituents in which he
uses the following language:
what political knowledge l have attained |
have derived from my father. His couasels are
followed in my heart of hearts. am not dis
posed to surrender my heritage for n mess of
potagc. Asked when lie would consent To- leave
this Union, my father responded never, never,
never! claim all my rights, and will main
tain them, but il must he in the Union "
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

A Montgomery correspondent of The Charles,
ton Courier says;
1.-The Attorney General, Mr. benjamin, author
ICES mo to say that the commissions for priya-
teers are being prepared, and will be issued as
soon as Congress shall declare war, which it will
undoubtedly do. Those intending to apply for
them had better be preparing their bonds, &c.
The instructions will contain prohibition on
the seizure Of oottonfrom Southern ports, whether
in British or American bottoms. Tho upplica-
tons for letters of marque are numerous ut New
Orleans. l understand the blockade of our
Southern ports, ordered by President Lincoln,
does not include cotton vessels"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

We see it intimated that the army OF oeeuna-
ton will before long take possession Of Bolti-
more. The troops will move respectively i'll four
columns one from Perryville, one from Har-
risburg, one from Annapolis, aud one from Wash
iugton.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

1t is reported that Gen. Scott has notified Gov.
Leteher, Of Virginia, that as soon as the Federal
authorities are aFprised Of any aggressive move
ment Of the confederate or Virginia troops, the
United States forces viii Mt once advance upon
Richmond and Norfolk. The scouts attached tC
the army Of Gov. Scott are On the alert and
their advices viii he the basis upon which the
authorities will act
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

John Tucker, of Pennsylvania, has been ap-
pointed Government agent, for the purpose Of
attending to the purchase and transportation Of
supplies for the military district OF which PENN
sylyania is part
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

A despatch from Washington says that fourteen
companies Of Kenluekiaus have offered their
services of volunteers to the United States and
ten have been accepted and ordered to cucamF
on the North side Of the Ohio River
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

IL is a7ceFtaincd that the Committee OF the
Maryland Legislature, in their interview with
the President. admitted both the right and power
Of the Government to bring troops through Bal.
timoro or the state, and to take amy measure Tor
the public safety which in the discretion OF ihe
President might be demanded, either by actual
or reasonable appIeheudsd exigencits. They
expressed their belief that no immediate effort
of secession or resistance of Federal authority
would be attcmpted by the Legislature or State
authorities, and asked that in this view the State
should us long as possible, be spared the evils
OF military occupation, or o mere rcyeugelul
ehasi'sement Tor former tronsgrcssions The
President replied that their suggestions and re
presentations shorld be duly considered, but
that he should not say more uau that the
public interest, and not any spirit of revenge
would actuate his measures
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

FLAG on THE CRoss OF TRlNIrY CmuRcu.-
On Thursday afternoon an intense and painful
anxiety was caused in the breast Of thousands OF
spectators on Broadway nnd Wall street, by the
appearance OF man in the act of climbing
Trinity church stceplc The intrepid individual
emerged from the topmost oriel window, from
which pole with the American flag on the end
of it, has for some time been exhibitcd,-nnd
catching firm hold of the fretted stone work, com
menced slowly to ascend. As he mounted high
err and higher, the diminishing diameter of the
steeple made the task easier, and enabled him to
quicken his steps. In a few minutes he had
reached the foot Of the cross and hanging to that
firm object, was safe. At this point the repress-
ed excitement ofthe eager watching throng below
found vent in large cheers, which the yenturous
climber acknowledged by waving his hat The
object of his hazardous undertaking then became
apparent, for he could be seen fastening hal.
lard TO the foot of the cross, as a preparatory
step for the raising of flag to the highest arti.
fetal point in this city. The object of his exploit
having been achieved, the climber CROPPED his
way doTni and every observer felt great deal
better when he had reached the little oriel win
dow aud crawled in again.--Journai Of Com
JDercs,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

Mayor RoJcf anderson, iaie Command,ng Of.
Gcer at Fort Samier:--NIy Dear Sir nm direct.
ed BY the President OF the United States to
communicate to you, aud through you to tho
officers and men under your command at Forts
Moultrie and Sumter, the appreciation Of the 20.
yeinmeni of your and their iuiiciuus and gallant
conduct there and to tender 10 you aud them
the thanks of the government for the same.
am, very respectfully SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary Of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

An announcement appeared in the Memphis
papers Of last week, that the burial Of the Ame
ricau flag would be publicly celebrated by the
military and citizens on Sunday, the DIST ult
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

STRANGE DELrsloN,-A respectable lady Of
Albany applied, II few days since, to 81 physician,
and stated TO him the singular circumstances o
her case. The lady in question Inns for many
years been afflicted with nm irresistible pcnchant
for duplicating everything she may have to do
II she desires to 60 out, she does SO, aud then as
carefully unrobes, folds her clothes and drposites
them in the place from whence they were taken
after which, she can dress aud proceed
wherever inclination or business may lead her
Having reached the termination Of her walk,
whether it he to the house of friend, or tho
store, to make a purchase, She iinishes her call
or transacts her business, and returns home the
same as any other person wouid d., but, here,
however, synonym terminates for no sooner
does she reach home than she must Immediately
retrace her steps-no matter whether the wealth.
or be fair or stormy, cold or warm. But this
time she is satisfied with simply going to the
door of the place she has just visited, when she
can again return home, with the conviction that
she has done her duty, or perforated the in
voluntary penance which some invisible power
had imposed upon HEREAFTER breakfast, dinner
or supper, she can exercise no voluton Of her
own, until she had repeated, in pantomino each
distinct meal. If she stepped 10 the door TO
answer the bell, to witness some passing pageant
or other display in the street, she must return to
her room, sit down in the same position she has
previously occupied and again 80 to the door in
The same manner as she had done ut first IT, in
raising cup Of coffee to her lips, by some nc
cldent it should fall from her hand, the casualty,
slight MS it is, must be Immediately repeated.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

By order Of the Secretary Of War the original
Military Department Of Washington has been
broken up and the State Of Pennsylvania aud
Delaware, and the portion OF Maryland cast oi
Bladensburg, exclusive of the country twenty
miles each side of the railroad from Annapoli.
to the City Of Washington is formed into q new
Military Department, called the Department of
Pennsylvania, under command of Major General
Robert Patterson.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07
MILITARY TACTICs I

GIIHAM's MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION far the
" Volunteers and Militia OF the United States with
200 Illustrations.
Infanify Tactics, by Major Oenura Scott
Hardee'B Infantry Tactics
Concise System At Instructions and Notulatiuna
Tor the Militia aud Volunteers uf the United siAt,H by
Alexander Macomb.
And all leading Books upon the same +mlie. can 10
had At tho Book Storn of J. ~ iIEAiu
Ap - 42t Market street, Wilmington. bel,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

TmE AsTHoDIsr.-wo take occasion to saw
TO our Methodist Episcopal friends in this yic'-
niiy' that if they want good religious news
paper, they can have it in the Methodist. a week.
ly, edited in New York by Rev. Messrs. Crooks
MeClintoek. There may be other good papers
Of the same persuasion, published, but we know
the Actio5st to be a first class journal, fully up
to the spirit of the times in every respect.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

Norfolk is eHectualy blocEaded by fleet Of
ten ships of war So is the whole Chesapeake
bay.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07


.ssta- Farm situated in Dover Huudred a tolias
EllE west of Dover, in Kent County Delaware and
NN lying immediately both sides Of the state rpad
lkfA leading from Dover to Templeville ooptginlng
40u 800 Of which arab land divided into c5
yenent fields, and is we'll adapted to the growth of ali
kinds Of grain common TO the mate much Of ieing
excellent meadow the residue, 100 ncres being we'll M
Tenant Houses besides the Mansion, we'll supplied Win
good water, barns stabng and other IMPROVEMENTS with
dc The place Is we'll located with regard 10 Schools
churches and mills; lies tho rolling ridge Of I'M
dividing the waters which how both directions 10 liza
Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. This farm l. worthy NJ
the attention Of those wishing to purhase in Kant
County as such place 10 seldom offered for sale Trrn
easy For more full particulars al to price kc applv ~
tho undersigned, to Trusten L Davip Esb N ~
premises JAMES n. RAY N,vail NJ
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

Every travelling route from the north to Bal
timore is now under the entire control Of the
goyernment.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

The Cecil HhiH published at Elktou, Mary.
land, says, "thcre never has at any tmc been %
dozen open secessionists in Elkton. Two or
iirec silly old men, about the same number Of
bleiheraAiio boys, aad perhaps as many weak
kneel gassy politicians who had IN idea shat
Secession would soon be tho winning side, were
the only persons about Ellsion that ever even
squiutei n-tha, direction. Elkton is and al.
ways has been loyal to the Stars and stripes"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-07

Batteries are being planted at different points
along the Ohio and Mississippi.