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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
JOURNAL FRIDAY.

lmd cut constitutional chart, upon which they
ask him to travel, turning his toes to the true
constitutional angle, and taking every step ac-
cntding to the Constitution. l expect those adj
minisieriug the Government to 20 according to
the Constitution, but have my own views of what
is the Constitution, and what the rebellion, and
what the duty Of the Administration In putting
down the rebellion. aud | have an idea
what would do in putting ii down II
had charge of H. The Constitution, for
all civil government, and for the raising OF
armies, and for the declaration of war, etc, etc,
is great landmark nnd charter and fixes and
defines the rules and regulations for the Presi-
dent and his Cabnet and Congress, toU, must
observe the Constitution, or its ei actments are
not binding. But there is such thing as a war
power, and that seems to hive been overlooked,
misunderstood by some aud entirely ignored by
Tiers, have no doubt by design. They tell
you that the President has no power to do GER
tain things. lie is n usurper and tyrant, and il
occasions these patriots exceeding pain 10 find
tle President going against the Constitution. II
has not touched their tender hearts to see jeff
Davis Co. erect government within the bounds
of the United States, II has not hurt them &c
see them fire on Sumpter and the Stars aud
Stripes, and commit treason in the face of th'
Government, But they are afraid that 10 put
ting that rebellion down, tho President of tbs
United States wont 90 exactly according to th'
Constitution for they would dislike to see thu
rebellion pnt down unless it was put down nc
eording to the lines Of the Constitution sscundeH
arten
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
THE BERMUDA.

We have learned the following important facts
respecting the English steamer Bermuda, which
recently ran the blockade into Savannah. The
captain is named Tessiere, and lives in Savannah.
An English sea captain was on board also, who
took command when other Vesstls were in sight.
Her orders were to make Fort Ilatteras and hoist
private signal which would be answered, and
il not answered 10 go to Savannah. She made
Hatlcras aud huisted her signal which was not
answered, cnusing great hpIT. just then an
English war vessel hove in sight, and she re-
presented to them that she was in distress being
out of water aud they then learned that Fort
laileras was in the hands of the Federal forces.
She then made for Savannah She made Tybee
Light Mt a. M, rau by the fort, and seeing no
vessels put about aud ran in She was met off
the Light by fotilln, which escorted her up 10
the city amid the ringing Of bells and firing of
guns
Her cargo was is large rihe-guns, two White
worth l21 Founders, one Of which was imme-
diniely sent 10 New Orleans, 1900 Enfield
rifles, $4,000 Belgian rifles with fixed ammun-
ton TO all of them, $1,000 first quality shoes,
10000 oyereoais. besides quinne, morphine,
thread, needless &c. A return cargo of cotton
was prepared for her, which she commenced TO
takc aboard, hut the populace stopped it, saying
she should take no cotton to England. She was
loaded aud ready for sea on the 4lh Of this
mouth, with cargo of rice naval stores, and
few bales Of cotton
Two other vessels with similar cargoes, were
iaily expected from England. Tribune
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
KILL HIMi KILL uInIt

We see it is reported that the Hon. Edward
Everett, in recent address before the Mercan.
tile Library Association Of Boston, asserted il as
his belief that plot had been entered into to
assassinate Mr.. Lincoln while on his way to
Washington to be inaugurated into the Presiden
tial office. In this we think Mr. Everett is
right. Nobody who watched the movements of
the traitorOus gang of scoundrels who have
subsequently broken out in open rebellion aud
treason against their country Gun shut his eyes
to the fact, that, conspiracy had been formed
somewhere among southern bullies aud black.
guards to deprive the nation u its chosen chief
Executive head, by violence.
The systematic training which the cLiyary
receives in brutality, from the cradle up the
nervous anxiety which southern "gentlemen''
evncc for fight upon the merec, pretext; the
bullying propensities of the slavocracy. in season
and out Of season their love Tor pistols, dirks
bowie knives and other instruments of murder
their open threats against the life Of Mr. Lin
coin, coupled with their implncaJle hatred o
everything northern and anii-nigger, together
with the great satisfaction muny of them ex.
pressed, at the exercise of personal violence b,
"bully Brooks upon Senator of the Unite,
States, as well as their indulgence in atrocitie
Of n like character elsewhere, all tend to confirm
Mr.. Eyerett's impressions of M attempted a,
sAssination.
The instincts of the slaveOoracy, as well as it
teachings and inevitable tendencies, must lea,
any rejecting mind to the conclusion that a peo
pie who can hold in slavery millions of human
souls, and commit treason, perjury and murder il
order to perpeiuate their bondage, against til,
Judgement aud opinions of the civilized world
must be quite far enough advanced in refine,
cruelty to murder the President of the Unite,
States, without compuuction of conscience, fh,
80 doing it would further their barbarous PLAN
aud guilt-stained interests.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

kind, nnd our present one, still all appear to be
perfectly content and ready for any service as
signed them They wearied of inactivity before
no apprehension Of exhaustion FROM that source
BOW.
The officers have not yet been able to arrange
their cuisine we have all been boarding about
IN spots. This evening number of us assent
bled in u tent, mud hrge wicker bnsket prov
ded by kind mother Turner, of the Delaware
House, was oponed, and contents inspected. We
found the result Of her fOrethought in brace
Of baked chickens and trio oil duck, together
with bread, crackers, pickles and other edibe+
llasing patrouized grocery before we left
Wilmington, in the line of dried beef jumbles,
cheese and such articles, we were able to fare
sumpluously, though no tea nor coffee was on
the board. But we ate, thought Of Turner s
Hotel, and laughed at toe difference.
There is no use in trying TO Disguise the fact,
our soldiers life has now commenced. We shall
have TO content ourselves with very rough fare
we are ready for it, however. We have been
playing soldier before, now we shall have a
change.
as 10 the health of the Regiment, il is very
eood; not man was left behind OH account Of
sickness. aud there is not serious case of ILL
ness in the camp, though many are suffering
slightly from cold, brought ON by the inclemen
cy OF the weather.
II We have the time at our disposal we will
write you again within u few days, when we will
give you our impressions of things, as We derive
them away down here in Dixie.
Yours, BILLY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
BLAoIS REPunLIoANs.

Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, iu a recent speech
in Cortland county, New York, administers the
following rebuke to those oger-pure souls. who
having no patriotic aspirations Of their own, are
always suspectng those of other people. He
says;-
They are distressed for fear am going to tuln
Black Republican, or AboliiOnst, or something
particularly those gentlemen that were not IN
Buffalo in AS. They are SO much afraid Of
Black Republicans and Abolitionists now that
they caunot be with them in arresting rebellion.
These very men, some of them, had my name
published SO long in black letters, for standing
by the Constitution, that am not SO much afraid
OF what Is black as they seem 10 be. think il
will be well for them to review their own his
tory. have fought the Republicans all nv
days, and will again when please; but when
they Will 60 with me to put down rebellion in
arms will 60 with them do not regard nv
political virtue 30 weak that am afraid To test
It, Captain Marryatt tells of a lady at n board
lng-school iha, went into the par,or, md seeing
a gentleman, came luuning out, crying, "a man.
a man y And it is 70 with these politicians .
they are atraid they will get too near Blnck
Republicans, and lose their Democracy in spite nf
themselves But history and u somewhat en-
larged experience have mught me that il is not
always the most virtuOus that make the most
parade of their virtue.
In the same speech, Mr.. Dickinson Sits out
from tho true democracy what he aptly calls the
"scuryy politicians" aud shows them up in tbi.
wise:-
But there is such an attempt going on now in
order that scurvy politicians may ride into office
upon it, or have an organization that they eau
manage, 1t is not the Democratic party. | re.
pudiate it for Democracy up and down, and
round about, and diagOnally aud in every Other
sense; butitisa set of self constituted meddlers;
the Mrs. Cunninghams Of the Democratic party,
who are in labor with their bogus baby that they
may claim the Democratic inheritance. Loud
laughter and continued cheering. They de-
ceive nobody but themselves. The Democrats,
following the true Democracy of the country,
will never enlist in it. The Democratic party
arose out ofthe Constitution. 1t is its life-blood
and its soul, aud vitality, and il can no more
subsisi without the Constitution for its life than
a ilsh can subsist on the parohed and arid sands.
They expect 10 inaugurate party because the
President of the United States is not conducting
this war according to the Constitution. They ha,e e
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPiToNE OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
LlGEscE.-Rrady made Clothing for the million
at the Clothing House Of Il Henderson, 6l0
Market street, Philadelphia. Give him call.
See advertisement in this issue
Bs1@ Fareiri Thomson, Furriers, No. 81 8
Market Street, Philadelphia, are Offering for
sale Ladies and Childrens Fancy Furs at Plnic
prices. This is a reliable iirm; our lady friends
will do well to give them call. See their adj
sertisement in this weeks issue.
Bos- VIM. Parry, Cinnaminson, N. j. offers
for sale 100000 Peach Trees one year old (;
Backberries, Raspberries aud other Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, of the most popular and
choice varieties, at low prices.
BsH- VIM. H. Hyde S07 and 500 Market ST..
has on hand large assortment of Hoop Skirts.
which he is selling at low prices The ladies
should give him call.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

ROYALTY AND MATRIMoNY "A London cor
respondent says that 'the unhappy relations that
exist between the Princess Royal of Eogland and
the husband selected for her by the laws which
regulate royal alliances, have now become SO well
known that II is idle TO remain longer reliccnt on
the subject 1t is stated that the circumstance
has occusioned the liseliest concern in tho most
distinguished household in the land, and that no
pains have been spared to make representations
ia the quarter to which an appeal might be sup
posed to have some weight. That royal alliances,
as at present conducted, should terminate uu-
happily, cannot be matter Of surprise; but the
Prince of Prussia, from his youth had apparent
frankuess and candor, gave promise Of proving
an exception 10 the general run Of German
princes in this respect"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

DEcEAsED.-The venerable Asbury Dickens,
late cretary of the Senate, died at hi residence
in Washington on Wednesday morning. Mr.. D
was, we believe, Il native OF North Caro'ina. but
removed in early life to Philadelphia lie after
ward9 spent several years in Europe Return
ing to America he filed post in the Treasury
Department under Secretary Crawford with
signal usefulness. subsequently he served with
equal credit as chief clerk in the Department of
State, under Secretaries Van Buren and Forsyth.
In 1896 he was elected Secretary of the Senate of
the United States, which respectable and conf
dental office he filled with great ability and uni
versAl approval down to the extra session of the
present year. 10 all the stations which he oc-
cupied, his taIhfulness, talents, and gentlemanly
bearing won the high respect of his superiors
and of all others who know him.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

Tng LECTURE SEASON In our advertising
column it will he seen that Rev W. II. NIillburn,
the Blind Preacher, of New York, will deliver
the First lecture of the course before the Whining
ton Institute, on Thursday evening next We
learn that this will be followed by an instructive
and interesting course on Chemistry. We hope
the effort Of tue Institute to furnish literary food
to our citizens will be appreciated, and that its
membership will be steadily increased even dur
ing the present depression OF business Now is
the time for our citizens to join and get the be.
neit Of these lectures, as well as of the Library
and Reading room. AIillburn's reputation as
an orator, will ensure him full house.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
An Ordinanon

An amen Uncut to amend Ordinance entitled an Or
dnAnce concerning Dogs, by striking out the 2d, 81
and lth Sections aud Inserting in lieu thereof the fol
lowing
fRcilN . Ifauy pmsnn or rsOns shall avn or har
hnr dog, unregistered any time after the twentieth
day January ofeAch year th-y, upon conviction shall
forfeit aud pay hne OF Five Dolar Tor every male dog,
aud for every female ,isg, Ten Dollars,
SIC g. All hues penalties and urielures aecruing
der hs ordinance ta be recovered before the Mayor
Alderman Of this city.
sEc Aud II shall be the duty Of the High Constable
and the Police Coustables, 10 lodge such Information with
thr Mayor Alderman ofA persons oeHdng against
the proysions this ordinance, which may under
their notice, NJ he made known to them and phOuld the
High Constable. or any uf the Police nstables fall to
eXs-uis the provisions Of this Ordinance coming under
their notice, or after offences made known tu them
they upon conviction, shall forfeit aud pay fms Of Five
Dollars. All ordinances AMI parts VI Ordinances lneon
siftent herewith are hereby repealed
Passed al the City Hail. October 18th, 1851.
JOHN N, TUtNEk President.
J. MARIs, Clerk Of the City Council oet22 It,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
MARRIED.

STEHLEY-NICKLE.- Delaware City, on
the morning of October l7th, by Rev, Il. j .
Way, SAMUEL STEnLEY, of Sunbury, Pa, to
Miss LYDIA L. NIuKLB, of the former place.
McELWEE-SWEENEY.--0n the 17th inst, at
St Mary's College, by Rev. Father Reilly,
Joma MoELwEE, Of Wilmington, to Miss Ell
LES SWEENEY, If Drandywine Village.
BACKUS-WARDELL On the Goth inst, in
Cochranville Chester county, Pa, by Rov. W.
II. Burrell, W. a. BACRUs to Miss ELMIRA NJ.
WARDELL, both Of Rockland, New Castle Co.,
Del.
The notice Of the marriage of John I. Chears
anu Dr. Vim. Wood Lesley, copied from the Ga
sette of Friday last, is false, no such marriages
having taken place
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

A SHARP RESOLUTION. Grafton, VT, on
Fast-Day, there was a general meeting at one of
the churches, where the following resolution was
offered by Francis Daniels, esq, and unanimous
ly adopted at the close of the meeting:
Resolved, That we believe it TO be our duty
and will sustain the President in calling out at
once, that they may he thoroughly disciplined
the 100000 men voted by Congress that we
approve of the course of the President in sus-
pending the habeas corpus not, in arresting trai-
tors, aud, that all men, even among us, who cry
peace and compromise with rebels in arms,
should in Justice be placed beside Marshal Kane
and bis accomplices; that we take this oppor-
tunty to express our warmest thanks to the pm.
triotic, selfsacrtcing, aud courageous volln-
teers who havs offered their lives to save our
country from a adesoating foe, aud we hcre pledge
ourselves to honor them on every proper OccasiOn
after their return.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25


A TOUCHING lNOlDENT.-The following from
the Cincinnati Times, will give our readers who
have done nothing for the Government, some
thing to think OF
"a day or two ngo, Il volunteer, about to re-
join his regiment, advertised that he would take
letters for his comrades Of the same regiment.
lie received a great many letters and
packages containing small donations from
loved ones at home. There was one per-
son, who attracted more attention than the rest
She was girl of some seventeen summers,
scantily but neatly dressed, and but for the care
which marked every feature, OF her countenance,
would have been termed pretty,
"Ihs letter." said she to the lady who re-
ceived her, As for my brother. Will it reach
him, do You think :"
at will, certainly"
81 am SO glad. There is q dollar in it, mad
am, for my brother. 1t is a small sum to send
him (and the tears filled her eyes,, but is my
last dollar"
"Your last dollar?
ayes. You see, since my brother went to the
war, am left alone with my poor old mother.
Work has been scarce, and l can scarcely make
enough to live on. But when we heard how our
soldiers were suffering in Western Virginia, our
hearts were much pained and mother and have
been grieving over the fate Of my poor brother.
We had only dollar, and we sent II to him."
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

EASTERN viuaISrA.-we have received from
]. T. Lloyd, publisher, l64 Broadway, New
York, the Eastern half OF the " Official Man of
the Stale of Virginia, from actual surveys by
order of the Executive 10 1928 aud 1853, cor
reated and revised by ]. T. Lloyd" This map
is elaborately and accurately executed. and is
by large odds the very best as it is the most
authentic map of the State of Virginia yet pub
hahed. 1t is based upon actual surveys author
lied by government, and embraces, even in the
smallest particulars, everything necessary to a
correct geographical knowledge of the military
operations now going forward in that State
The Western half Of the State will be issued
without delay. Copies of the map may be had
Of the publisher, Mr.. Lloyd. No. lG4 Broa iway.
New York. Already ninety thousand copies have
been subscribed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
Gen. Fremont to be Superseded

The correspondent of the Philadelphia Ame
ricdn writing from Washington, under date of
October 30, says;-
&" The order superseding Maj, Gen. Fremont
by Moj. Gen. Hunter, the second 10 command of
the Department, of the West, was sent out to. day.
The result was not attained without great de-
liberation on the part Of the President aud his
Cabinet, and though many will regret the reno
val Of general in whose prosperity and fame
they take so lively an interest, ali will, tits hoped
recognize the necessity of the step now taken
1t is not urged that General Fremont has had
any part or parcel in the corrupt practices Of
those who were, unfortunately around him
On the contrary, it is believed that be is person
ally honest; and that he had the success of the
cause deeply at heart no one ventures to doubt.
He is removed simply because he has not that
kind Of capacity necessary to the successful
management of great military department in
time Of war; and the public may rest assured
that the step has been taken with uudissembled
reluctance by the President and every member
Of the Cabinet.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
Battle at FredericktOwn.
Deam Of Colonel Lore Pursuit Of The Retreat-
ing Rebeis.


Col. Carlin, with parts Of the 2lst, 33d mud
3SIh Illinois regiments, 9Th Wisconsin, Colonel
bakers Indiana cavalry, aud Alajgr Schcilied's $
battery, reached Fredericktown, which is about
70 miles southeast Of Pilot Knob Missouri, ON
Monday mOrnng, aud at ! o'clock, p. NJ. was
Joined by the llth, 18th and 10th Illinois, aud
400 cavalry from Cape Giradeau. They then
advanced in pursuit of the rebels under jeff
Thompson and Col. Lowe, who had left the place
twenty-four hours before, and were reported to
be rapidly retreating south but about mile
distant they discovered the entire force of the
enemy drawn up in line OF battle, partly posted
in the open field and partly in the adjacent
woods, with four iron 9-pounders well planted
in their front. Major Schoiield Immediately
opened fire, and at the fourth round silenced one
Ot the rebel guns. The engagement then Le-
came general and lasted about two hours, but
after the first half hour the rebels left the field
in disorder and took to the woods, closely follow
ed by both our infantry and cavalry Before
leaving the field the rebel CCl. Lowe was shot in
the head and instantly killed.
Major Gavitt received five bullets while lead
ing charge thirty yards in advance of his com
mand. Capt Ayman was killed in the same
charge.
Our loss is reported at 8 killed, mortally
and 20 slightly wounded.
The enewy's loss is not ascertained, but is
supposed to be considerable. Their guns were
captured.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

Fiag-Ofticcr Craven reports that the Potomac
is at last effectually closed, the rebel bateti,s
commanding it at every point below Washington.
A new battery, mounting eighteen guns, has
been erected by the enemy at Matthias point
1t completely commands the Potomac at that
plaee
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

The Panama Star and Herald, of October 10,
says;--" We have received intelligence by the
British steamer from st. Thomas that the steam
er Sumter is still cruising about among the
Windward Islands, SO it is not unlikely that we
may soon hear of her and the Keystone State
falling in with eaeh othern
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

In the skrmish near Lebanon, on the 18th,
between two companies of Major wright's cav
airy and about 49O rebels. previously reported,
the litter lost 62 killed and II wounded, mor =
tally, and sc were taken prisoners Major
Wrights loss was only one killed and few
wounded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

The statement of The Boston Journal Of the
18th, that letters of credit for el2,OOO, 900, or
nearly $50 100000, have been sent to Europe
by Government agents to purchase army wool
ems is exaggerated. On careful investigation, it
is found that the sum of 100000 was sent, and
100000 more is to be sent in 80 days, in all
less than $l,OOO,OO0 to secure cloths to be made
IN in this country.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

A fight is reported 10 have occurred, on Mon.
day, in Kentucky between the rebel General
zoicOffer with from 6OOO to 1000 men, and Col
Garrard, with 1900 men, at Camp Wildcat
Zolcoffer made three different attacks, and was
each time repulsed with considerable loss. The
Union loss was four killed and twenty wounded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

A ship from Liverpool for Charleston, South
Carolina, was on the 10th cndeavoring to run the
blockade of the latter port, when she was chased
by the Flag. Her crew ran her ashore and de.
serted her. The cargo, consisting of salt, fan.
mel, and blankets, was taken from her by our
vessel, and she was then destroyed
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
Postponed.

The Ploughing and TrOtting Matches Of the
Agricultural Society of New Castle County, have
been postponed until to-day FRrDAY, the TWENTY
FIFTH inst, when they will take place and the
Exhibition close The Ploughing in the morn
ing ard the TRorTlNa IN THIS AFTERNOON &C.
cOrding 10 the las. programme. Entries until
loan.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

Major Lewis, New York Twelfth Regiment,
from Syracuse, while returning to dine with his
wife at her boarding house on Capitol Hill, on
Monday, fell from his horse, dslOcated his neck,
and died. Near the same place cavalry SOL
der fell from his horse, and killed himself.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

The city of Lexington was re-captured by
Major White on the 18th inst A large number
Of our wounded were released, and number of
the Rebel garrison we're captured, together with
their arms, SC. The inhabitants who had been
pundered were found in a deplorable condition.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

The Richmond Enquirer denies that the rebel
steamer Nashpille has sailed from Charleston
1t says that she is still in Charleston harbOr, mud
TINT Messrs. Mason and slidell " did not sail in
that vessel"