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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-15
Receding of the Frcshet.

Albany, Feb II, 1891.
During the night the water fell seventeen inches but
is still high The weather last night frosty and the
probabilities are that the river s closing again.
ALBANY, Feb. 14-Noon.
The river is falling rapidly The New York Central
Railroad Company will deliver down freight the
river TO- morrow.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

TX - T. n.
". cases Of smallpox Scarlet Fever Measles Putrid
n9 ue rnr9a pptheiia Coughs and Colds II RAILWAYS
hhADi RELIEF and REGULATING PILLS resorted
no danger need be appehended One applications
OF me Relief and few doses Of the Pills win every
ysge Of the disease used when the first symptoms appear
1ces-kelief &c, 5c, and 81 per bottle. Pulls 25c
RADwAy co, No. q John street,
Sold bgdWggis,G and s,orekeepcn every hsrs
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or Of the United States at any time when the said George
Law Is alleged by the defendants TO have delivered or
authorised or acquiesced in the delivery
Of said bond the United States OF America or 70 for
their use know have notice that the said Isaac v.
Fowler defaulter 10 the OF tho United
etateef Answer-Yee.
IA. Did the proper officers Of the Post Once De-
partment, Of the United States at the time when
the said Gustavus A. Conover is alleged by the de-
iendan TO have executed said know or have notice
that the said Isaac " Fowler defaulter TO the 60
vernment Of the United States2 Answer-Yes
TO- Did the proper officers Of the Post ONCE Depart
ment or OF the United States at any time when the said
Gustavus Conover alleged by the defendants TO have
delivered or authorized consented 70, acquesced
In the delivery OF said bond TO the United States of Ame
rca or to or for their know have notice that the
said Isaac " Fowler defaulter the government
OF the United StatesY Answer-Yes.
10 s the bond set forth in the complaint OF George
Law and Gustavus A. Conover the deed OF George Law,
one Of the compliments above named? Answer-No.
H. ls the bond set forth In the complaint OF eoree
Law and Gustavus A. Conover the deed OF Gustsyus A.
Conover Of the compliments above namedf Answer
No.
On being INTERCEPTED by the Judge the jury said they
all agreed to the verdict.
The District Attorney asked the Judge when he would
be ready to hear the argument in the case.
The Judge said at any time
Mr. OConor desired TO have notice from the District
Attorney when he was ready.
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fUa Repment-Colone VIM. J. IIardee; lieutenant
Colonel civilian; Majors, lafayette McIaws and a
CIVILIAN; FIRST Captain, W. ID Smith, with light battery
OF artillery.
Second HcgiBsntC Colonel VIM. IT, T. walker; Lieu enant
Colonel civilian; Eaios, VIM. NJ Gardner aud Alfred
Cumming
Ordnance decentralization, w. r. B9ggs has
bCtn appointed Chef 81 the Ordnance department.
The officers whose names arc tsre mentioned were all
recently officers N Tho tsed states Army and viii bring
an enlarged experience IN great amount 81 military
skill and knowledge TO the service &C Their state
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Marion, smythe county Va, tarred feathered ridden on
rail and committed 70 jail.
SLAVE RETURNED HOME
negro woman, slave 70 Rev James Doughen, OF
Iyr chburg Va who escaped 70 Boston several months
sine voluntarily returned 70 her master on Saturday
last having been reduced almost TO the point OF starva
ton during her stay among her pretended friends.
THE PALMETTO AT ANNAPOLIS.
The Annapolis Republican OF Thursday sayss-vA pal
etto flag was hosted Tuesday night 81 Annes
cl urch In this city 1t waved but short tyle, how
ever for as the Union boys discov, ,red IL,
ious emblem pieces The stars and str pes are god
ei ough tor the Union men Of Annapolis
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

Nothing has occurred since the secession mania
began which bears q more melancholy OF humil
launs aspect in the public eye, than the whole
SAFE treason Of General Twiggs. From the time
Oh benedict Arnold to the present, no American
Ssneiai bias been found willing to sell bis country
ana oetray his companions in arms iuto tic hands
OF the common enemy, until David Z. Twlggs
sought that ignominy by surrendcriug the South
ern army to the traitors of tho South No, only
the army Of $500 men, but also Government pro.
perry to the amount of over one and quarter
million Of dollars did he, without hesitation, band
over to the secessionists. This is tho heaviest
blow which treason has yet struck at the author
ity of the Government, and in point Of enormity
and eriminality casts the treason Of Arnold quite
in the shade
Gen. TWiggs is now an old man-oyer y years
Of age-and served his country with distinction
and honor in the war of 1912 and in Mexico
Sorry, indeed, therefore are we, in common with
the great American heart, to hear of his thus
wanionly sullyiDg the laures which his patriotism
won for him and generous country acknowed-
ged With pride. Sorry are we now that in the
"sear and yellow leaf of his life; as he stands
upon the brink of the grave. around which his
eountrymen would have srewn flowers, and
which they would have made bright with the
lusire of his recorded deeds Of heroism aud valor
in the service of the Republic, he should thus
seek grave of shame over which the word
TRAITOR will ever blaEon forth to the eye Of al
postcrity
Poor old man Would that the recollection
Of his treason could be blottei out forever Bu
tue magnitude OF the iniAmy he has invited uPoi
u himself, will. we fear, cause his name to liv
: through all coming time amid the seorn aud te
l. proaches Of a betrayed nation, as the syuoayu
= of disgrace.
Is Gen. Twiggs' command in Texas was one
the most importan, III the Union, as will be see
lie by the following
\ "The numerical strength Of the L. : army
It. Texas is about $500 men, divided into ihirs
10 seven companies-rE enty-tNo infantry. Eve a
tillery aud ten cavalry. Twenty compauits 81
ell on the Rio Grandchildren infantry aud five al
to tillery. The other seventeen companies, eayah
Oh and infantry. stationed in the interior. fro
- Camp Cooper, Phantom Hill il the norihei
- parl Of the State, down south as Jar a. san \
me tonic and Fort lnge, near Fort Duncan, on u
nal Rio Graude.n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

strong movement is on foot at Washington
and elsewhere, 10 secure the appointment IF
Hon. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana as Post Master
General. The Republican members Of The New
Jersey Legislature, day or two ago, forwarded
memorial to that effect to Mr.. Lincoln, at
Washington
We sincerely hope the effort may prove sue
cessful. We know Mr. Celfax, personally, and
feel assured that he would bring to the office pu
amount Of industry, integrity perseverance ent
personal application to the duties thereof, tbu
same individual With such a man at the hea,
of the Department, honesty, fidelity aud prompt
tude on the part Of subordiaates would be sur,
to characterize the entire postal service Of tn
country.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01
AprnANANcn on Mn. llNcolN.

"Oeeasonal," the Washington correspondent
of the Philadelphia Press, writing to that paper,
thus describes the personal appearance and man.
ners of the new President;
have Mt last had good look at our next
President, Abraham Lincoln. lie is about the
length and build Of Henry Clay, though not a.
graceful He has the same large moutl-thC
same long arms--the same tall form, l do not re.
call anybody now, who resembles him mere thar
your fellow citizen, Samuel V. Merrck, the great
engine-buider, in the first Congressional district
In fact, the one is a fair picture of the other
only Merrick's hair is light, and Linoon's dark
and the new President is not so heavy in frame
as your Philadelphia manufacturer. lie CONVEX.
SEES very easily and frankly, and without the ex'
hibition Of the slightest nervousness. lie be-
comes exceedingly animated while speaking
uses good language; and seems to realize the
heavy responsibilities deyolved upon him /
found him much less disturbed than MIR. Bu-
chanan was four years ago. His position is a
thousand times more delicate than that Of Mr..
Buchanan. 1t is in fact singuarly novel and
embarrassing. Not to speak of the earnest np
petite Of the great body Of his party for an adjust,
ment Of our political troubles, he sees six ar
seven States out OF the Union, and others threat
eniug 10 60; and to these vacations are super-
added financial complications wholly unprrce-
l utukeu ANU sNlflllnB. luen come the comb M
tons aud conflicts between the nspirants for oil.
1 flee, high and low, and the certainty that III,
usual heart burnings will be the sequel, Mr.
Lincoln means well, and l think will try 10 d,
well lie unquestioDaby deserves liberal An,
lnuulgent treatment at the hands Of the pcople
as indeed any other man would deserve, VII
proposed to act upon upright and national prin
cples' lie sees everybody, hears every6l Ids
talks to everybody. Last night he had q loa
interview with John Bell, Of Tennessee, and We.
terday afternoon with John A Gilmer. of Mari
Carolina. He has consulted with many of III
conservatives from the free and slave States. nm
it is interesting to observe how candidy nm
boldly all sides address him. There is resnec
great respect, but no reserve. Then he Am
submit to extreme men of his own party to ii
"irrepressibesn and the impracticubes -
men who will not hear to compromise Or adius
ment; aud these, too, are equally free and fea
less in their utterances. So that you will pc
ceiye how thoroughly the new President il beil
enlightened and if you please, disturbed, by /
these ooniendiAg oounses,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

Poor Old Abe, the Rail Splitter, passed through Della
ware Friday night and our citizens knew not q
I'll Monday morning When the Democratic Presidents
passed to the sea, Of Government hs route Of travel
passed over with becoming digntY-no fear mate them
seek the shades Of night avoid the very p PIE
whom they were elected to presiie-Deoears Gassf 81
eestion Democrat
when Mr.. Buchanan lsf Lancaster four gears ago. he
vas threatened by these rowds the Baltimore plug
uses with personal violence In any number Of auouy
nous letters, and 1t made such impression uFol hun
that In company with few ends he took private
rage leaving his escort and dinner that had been pre-
So much for the becoming dignity with which
democratic Presidents" travel. "Old Buck
was SO scared that he found BEGGING dignity
much safer than "becuming dignity" hence h'
ran of as fast as horse-aesh could take him, aut
left whole company Of military-armed men
behind him.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

We attended an experimental exhibition Of a
private nature, on Tuesday evening, at the vii
mington Institute Hall, under the management
Of DR.. Bullock Of this city. The experiments
were confined to the calculation Of the subject Of
Elee'rieiy, a property which has now become
IN almost indispensable element of scientific re-
search. By it we have been taught to talk 10 a
whisper to each other, though miles separate us
at the moment. By it We travel, and by it we
are healed Of disease. 1t ramihes in a thousand
channels through the animate and inanimate
world, and has become one of the most beautiful
studies that can occupy the minds of men.
DIR. Bullock has given much attention to the
subject, and has followed up all the new inyen-
tons bearing upon it in order to facilitate his
Investigations. The apparatus which he used on
Tuesday night was Rahnlkor6's Induction Coil,
manufactured by Richie Of Boston. The instru-
ment is one Of great power and completeness ;
and as yet is not in general use, although it is
destined to supercede the ordinary electrical
machine, which, when compared with the "In
ductiou Coil" is Of very limited power. By the
new machine continuous streams VI forked or
zig gag lightning can be produced, in perfect
imitation of that which in thunder storms So
terrifes and overawes the mind. 1t also invite,
other experiments illustrative of the philosopb,
of electrical currents and their effects upon mat
ter in certain stages and conditions, Some @
the experiments tried by Dr. Bullock were of
truly beautiful and interesting character; as 70
instance, the Illuminated jars the firing of
small cannon sixty or seventy feet away from ID
apparatus, by means of the current, the varie
hues Of the Aurora Borealis the cascade, q,
We understand that 1t is the intention Of D.
Bullock TO give public lecture soon, upon th
subject, when he will introduce many new an
striking features in electricity. The object of IL
lecture is to obtain funds to place the scientif
department Of the Institute in condition to
Of more extended value to the company and Il
public. by the purchase of instruments neoessar
to proper illustration of the various scientif
subjects which it is anticipated will be laid befo
the people, from time to time, through the IN
dun Of lectures and exhibitions.
We ask, in advance, popular attention to Il
proposed exhibition Of Dr.. Bullock, feeling a
sured as re do that in point Of instruction and /
trestit will amply repay oil the time and mon,
that each visitor may eKpend upon it.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

The ROBES OF RoYALTY.-At the opening Of
Parliament, Her Majesty woie robes OF State, her
dress being composed Of silver tissue, striped,
with gold, and a superb train Of crimson velvet,
lined with ermne, and embroidered with gold,
which was carried by the lalies-in- waiting and
two pages. On her head was q demi crown Of
brilliants, and with it were worn en- SUITE neck
lace, ear rings, schumacher, aud bracelets of
diamonds The Prince Consort wore his uniform
as Field Marshal, with the Tiband Of the Garter.
The Persian Ambassador, wha was the first dip
lomat to arrive. created quite sensation in the
house, which was by no means lessened by this
distinguished OrientAps indecsion as to where
to CO. lilo was fnally relieved from his embar-
rassment by being shown to his.proper seat
His costume was rich, quaint and peculiar, bis
breast being covered with jewels Of exceeding
briliancy, and his features almost concealed
under Uncovered steeple hat.
INTEREsTING AUTHORITARIAN interesting
discovery has just been made at Trikala neal
Corinth. II consists of au antique bronze vast
containing 9, 40 coins in excellent preservation
| The most modern OF them date from the time
of the Achian League, $50 years before thu
Christian era. The vase has been presented Il
tho Queen of Greece, who takes great interest ii
ancient arts,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

MURDER AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. - About
two weeks pgo, the wife Of an Irishmhn, named
Barney Henlen, living in williamsport, sudden
ly disappeared from that town. Her protracted
absence awakened suspicion that she had been
foully dealt with, and the singular conduct and
contradictory stories of her husband tended to
confirm these suspicious. On Friday last, he
was arrested and imprisoned. Search for the
woman was commenced and yesterday morning
her body was found buried in a shed connected
with the shanty occupied by IICnlen, with her
throat cut from ear to ear, and her head terribly
mutilated. Whom the fact was made known TO
her husband in prison, ho attempted to commit
suicide by cutting his throat and very nearly
succeeded. The aiIair occasOned intense ex-
cit ment at williamspOrt, and hundreds of peo-
pie collected at the scene Of the terrible tragedy
An inquest was held upon the body of the wo
man, after which her remains were buried
Harrisburg Telegraph
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

a rumor not entirely without foundatien, pre-
walls, ut Washington, that Mr.. Lincoln has iuyi-
ted Hon Johu Bell of Tennessee to seat in
his Cabinet. We hope with all our heart it may
prove true, Mr. Bell is a strong friend of the
Union, and a patriot Of the Oh whig school 49,
His presence and influence, therefore, III the
Cabinet, would be Of the most sanitary character
His appointment, would, moreover, cut Oft the
head of faction, which, during the last campaign,
distracted and disintegrated the Opposition to
the secession democracy. Would it not after
ALL be a happy conclusion to season of strife
diseOrd, aud party rancor to find Lincoln-mer
and Bellmeni Republicans and Constitutional
Uniouists all uniting in one grand shout of jos
over the triumph of the "Uuion, the Constitution
and the enforcement Of the Laws" without an,
abandonment Of principles or sacrifice of per-
sonal rights!
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

HoaE MAeAzwE.-Arthur's Home Magazine
for March is on our table, A welcome visitor,
always, is this moral aud intellectual monthly.
The present number contains, besides the usual
fashion plates, rich engraving, entitled In
patience and more faithful picture Of the
subject we believe We never saw delineaied.-
Tho cultivated taste, both in the literary and
artistic features Of the Magazine, makes it an
especial fayorite with almost every intelligent
home circle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

COMPROMISING To TRAITORS.
Every day something new. Move quick Messra
Compromises, or the plain reason for secession
will soon be 80 exposed by the infamous acts Of
traitors, that il will be difficult longer to conceal
IT, The inlamy of Gen Twiggs traitorously
surrenderins 81 300, 900 worth Of property to the
enemy Is without parallel, and might open OF
least one eye Of the comprOmisers
The treason attempted in 1882 and 80 quickly
and firmly settled by that bold, firm, patriot,
Gen. jackson, has eliminated under the feeble
vascillating course OF James buchanan, and had
not Lieut. Gen. Scott planted his mastery hand
at Washington, our capitol would have Gro this
been in the possession of the traitors with all
the rest Of the pickings aud stealings
What was the compromise Cen jackson was
going to make to Calhoun? II did not smell as
much OF birthstone as JEFF. Davis threatens the
North with; but ii would feel like hemp neck
lace entanged over limb-and ii seemed TO
have the desired effect, history says And If We
would carry out, particularly TO our army, navy
and revenue officers who have played the traitor,
the punishment melted out to traitors by all
nations, we may again prove we have govern
ment
Will you compromisers not yet believe they
intended from the first 10 form and hold South.
ern confederacy in the cotton States and that the
Dreckiuridge or democratic party Joined viii
the border States arc trying to ruin the Republ
cans, by uraEglng Illuminating compromise
from them, and once more take the rcins o
poweri by this ruse they will be placated
The border States are the balance Of power nov
thrown in the scale to denude the Republicans
or disntcgrate the Union. How can any tru
hearted Republican agree to the humiliation an'
disgrace Of the plrty, by submitting to ever
worse pro-slavery terms than those which spill
the democratic party to fragments at the Charles
ton Convention? How can he totally abandon hi
principles aud barter them in n compromise
You may compromise dollars and cents in a
account current under dispute, but compromis
ing principle is very different matter
Free speech, free press, free men, free govern
ment and human rights are in this categor!
and should command the thoughts and 60 vel
the acts of the compromising Republicans.
= FIDUS EFT FORTS.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

A MENACE FROM BALTIMORE The Baltimore
Exchange of Saturday morning in anticipation
Of Mr.. Lincoln's arrival, published the following
singular and suspicious paragraph;
MIR. Lincoln the President elect of the United
States, will arrive IN this city with his suite this
afternoon. by special train from Harrisburg, and
will proceed, We learn, directly to Washington,
him-Or that il it be offered, he will not embrace
ito repeat in our midst tho sentiments which
he is reported to have expressed yesterday il
Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

From tie FdN Rivfr News, Of feb, 3, 1903
We hav. ever been careful and cnnscien,i Gus
in recommending any patent medicines, and sell
dom We must say, have we been able to speak
fayorably of them, either from personal know
ledge or reliable testimony. Editorially we
some times may have given dose to one, and a
pill to another, not exactly suited to their case,
and without much conjunction; but the health
and the lives of our readers we have always
considered too sacred to be triAed with
OF the Peruvian Syrup, however, we can speak
with confidence. Many o. our most respectable
citizens have assured us they have been greatly
benefited by using it, For Dyspepsia, and other
diseases of the digestive organs, Liver Com
plaint &C., it is highly beneficial aud as a
tonic and Alternative, it is especially recon-
| menled.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01
Prooeedings Of DC Legislaturo.

MonuaS' reu' 20, o oo.ooS p M d..
housh'-reunons lrtsenleu ny mr. we
ments' the petuoh oil y H. N,nso9 70 DC re- easeu
from paying SeT,n.h nhe. ny MT rul'uls, lne
leut'oh o. /, ., re'I.Jonn nuu u'iivIS io' IL" ao'
TO prevent SWINE from IuhnIug NJ laree:
Mr' higgins 'hereu the lonowlng JOINT reso'
iuuoh hssoNeu, ihn' tne o'h'e ireasu.e' 70
hertoy au'nor1eu 10 pay gun 81 monty ~ lhe =
resolution named 70 trustees ior .he etectlon Of
m p, IN independence squire ~ 'ne cl'y
oil rhilelelpn'a' Lulu over "'l "suneSuhy "eN'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-01

ALI A doAx.-Last week there was a story in
circulation aud published by the Inquirer, that
certain Alfred Archer, who had been living in
Milford for the last two years, aud citizen Of
New Jersey had gone to Virginia, aud that the
Postmaster at Milford had written to the Post
master in Virginia. aud through the Postmaster
in Virginia to the mob, that the said Archer WINS
an Abolitiouist, aud the mob forthwith took
Archer and hung him.
Archer was in Philadelphia last week. and
is now at home, in New Jersey, 30 say his friends,
who live in New Egypt, aud have written letter
to his friends in Milford. 1t is too vile for de-
signing men to get up such reports to give his
friends so much trouble and uneasness Of mind,
merely to crafty SOME design of mischief.
Milford, Del. N