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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11
THE NORTH CAROLINA" /"

A 3,O00-tun line-of battle ship, looks very
lonesome with only 100 men on board. This
is exactly the case with "the North" She
has 60 recruits "A marines, and about 80
permanent men, who might be left out, as
they have done all the duty Providence gave
them power to perform. The short watches
of the PoVhdttaH were made up on board
the receiVing-ship, and many Of the actors
who were to open the Nautical Theater"
on the 1st of April baye gone to play more
important parts than those on the pro-
gramme at the "Scuttle Butt" The con-
dition of the North Carolina is not salts
factory. 1t is even doubted whether she
could be removed two rods with safety. She
was built at Philadelphia forty-one years
ago, and has been so long at the Navy-yard
that even green reporters know her from
the last afriVa'." .., ,r. T,
DEFBNsELEss CONDITION OF TIE HAyY-YARDs,
The attention of the Government has been
called to the utterly defenseless condition Of
the different Navy-yards. Millions of dollars
| of public property, and vast quantities oi
war munitions, are left to the protection o.
q couple of hundred men. What good ars
cannon without men to work them A
we'll disciplined force of 800 men could taxi
any Navy-yard in the Union tomorrow
with its present garrison. The marines arl
supposed to be the naYy's military arm,
on which the Administration chiefly Ielie
for the guardianship Of the yards. Here
then, is the force available tQr this Pur
pose:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11

The city of siehmokd Is in state of in.
tensoy excitement hecause Il is stated that
steamer bad been. seen on the mouth Of
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11

TAYLOR-April 8, nine minutes after one o'clock,
of rheumatic white swelling, James Isaac, son of
Mary end James Taylor, aged 10 months and II
dayg
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11

IOth''''
These soldiers, except the fifteen men Of
Company B, are recruits, nominally lettered
to facilitate transportation. The regiments
to which they will be assigned are not
known.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11
MARRIRD.

MA RKRI ED.
ROBINSON COX-In Mobile, Ala, on wednes-
day, February 27, at the residence OF Mr.. Thomas
v aters, by Rev. Mr.. Shpman. Mr. Robert Robin
cinnat.
sEELY-TRETN!N-o the 6th inst. by Rev.
VIM. H. Winters, Mr.. Thomas ] Seely, of Dayton,
to Miss Il. TIetnin, formerly of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11
THE CHARTERED FLEET

The services of three additional steamers
have been engaged by the Government,
making the chartered feet at present as fol-
lnws.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

The bloody hand Of treason has at length been
raised in hostile demonstration against the power
aud authority Of the United States the constitn.
tion has been set at defiance, and the flag of our
country insulted and shot down from federal
fortress under the protection and on the soil Of
the American Republic. By the act of traitors
war Is upon US, and strife prevails in portions of
our lair land. The time for talking has Mt last
passed away, and the hour for action arrived.
Every good citizen, Of whatever party, will no "
take position upon the side of bis country, and
assist as hest he can in protecting the authority
OF law, and defending to the death, the Constita.
ton Of the land, ms it was bequeathed to us by
the patriot fathers the Revolution.
Secession now is treason, and those who give
aid and comfort to the enemy are, in the eye of
the law, traitors to their country. 1t is well that
the people should remember this fact, and that
they at once define their position. 1t will Mt
do to hang back at such time. Every man s
influence is a power for good or evil just now,
aud every one-every patriot we mean--who
loves his country will rice up to defend its ont
ragged laws, now tina, they have been deded and
warree upon. He who is not for the country al
this juncure, is against it and whether in the
service Of the United States with epaustte on
and drawing pay from its treasury, or in til,
more private positions Of life, he should avos
himself, aud let the people know where he stands
We have fallen upon perilous times, aud like
brave men, strongly enrenchcd behind the ram.
parts Of right aud Justice, we should meet the
hangers that beset US, and help to re-establi.l
Liberty aud Union heucefortb and forever.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

LOOKING INTo THE IloRsE's Mourn. Our
young readers have all doubtless heard the adaee
Never look gilt horse in the mouth In esti-
mating the value OF a horse, people judge some
what Of its age and good constitution by the
soundncss Of it's teeth. The adage, Of course
means that when II horse is girea 10 us, we
should not Immediately open his mouth 10 see if
We can not iind fault with him. We have seen
Young people, who, when presented with toy,
or some more valuable gift, would Immediately
begin to pick flaws in Il, and perhnps say, ii is
NOT ~ good as Johns or Surah's.' We gave n
begRar II pretty good secondhanded coat re.
Gently. lie Immediately took it up aud examin-
81 il carefully, MS if to sec il there were any
holes ia H. and even looked disdainfuly ut one
0rin, which was somewhat ihreadbare You
may guess whether he got anything when he
called the next iine. Not long since clergy
mHn Of our acquaintance married a wealthy
couple, uni expected a large fee. As he was
about leaving for home, five dollar gold piece
wls pn' into lis hands, with pair Of gloves for
himself, nni another r0ir as "a present for bis
WIFI Tie WA yexed at the smallness of the
Giii, that be- leit both the money and gloves on
the hail table, a4 he passed out. Judge Of his
ohagrin when he nttcrwarl learned that there
WINS ten dollar bill in each of the fingers OF two
pairs Of gloves, designed for himself aud wife. -
Tie had looked tho gift horse in the mouth
american Aggicaitnrisf.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
GREAT EXCITEMENT In
PHILADELPHIA.

For some time past, paper called the Pal
metto Flag has been published in Philadelphia,
1t was mere advertising dodge, got up by
concern who adopted that name to attract atten.
tiou 10 their establishment. Al ordinary times
the Palmetto fiag and its reasonable sentiments
would have attracted no attention, as il was of
no possible account, either politically or for Its
literary character
About eleven O'Clock, number of excited men
suddenly made their appearance in front Of the
building on Chestnut street. aud they made an
effort to mount the stars to the Office Of Town &
Co. The few policemen who happened to be on
duty in the neighborhoOd, hurried 10 the spot,
and did their best to prevent the crowd from
gaining admission. The doors were closed, but
the crowd oyeroNme the officers, and some few
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

The bombardment Of Fort sumpter is not the
only one which has been going in during the past
few days. Satan has been making some terrible
attacks npcn sh in this county lately and his
sulphurio majesty has, as we said on last Tues.
day, actually made his appearance in court, and
demanded an injunction upon vice, crime. I'M
morality idleness and so-forth, as they are now
encouraged aud propagated by the iniquitous
Lottery system Of Delaware. Old Nick, person
ating a "legal institution" through the agency
Of which all sorts Of moral denominations are
scoufging our city and demoraizing its young
mea-and some of its old ones too-solemnly
walks into the temple of the blindfold goddess,
and in all the show and pretenee of sincerity,
prays the Honorable, the Chancellor of the State
to place the restraining hand of justice upon
brother Institution so that it may not be permitted
to lot its foodgates Of Righteousness and pauper-
ism open any wider, or its poisonous waters OF
corruption aow any faster than the aforesaid
establishment which be represents is able to 10
for the good people of Wilmington.
One lottery company substantially charges
upon another lottery company that it encourages
idleness and promotes immortality and crime.
because in addition to its general swindliug
operations it has taken it upon its self-as is
supposed-to swindle the State also. No one,
we presume, will deny the conclusions arrived
at through this charge, even if he were disposed
to dispute the general premises. Therefore we
may in all cbariinbleness set it down as fast,
proven by the advocates Of the system themselves,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
Tuesday Morning, April 16, 1861.

Ma. WiswtLLs THRp DHoouRsE.-Re'. q.
F. wiswell, delivered his third Discourse on the
prominent sins Of Wilmington, IN the Central
Presbyterian Church, on Sunday evening last
The congregation was the largest that has ever
assembled 10 that Church since its dedication.
and the deep interest felt on the subject was
fully attested by the marked attention with which
the eloquent divine was listened to. The dis
course was very able and fully repaid its hear
ers for their lime. We regret to be compelled to
forego the pleasure it would have afforded us to
present synopsis Of the discourse to-day
but in consequence of the extreme length of tie
news from oil parts Of the country in relation to
the civil war which has been inaugurated in the
South, We have 10 defer it until Friday
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

MONTGOMERY, April 49, Major Chambers, of
the Alabama army, arrived from Pensacola to-
day, bringing Lieut. Reed Warden. of tue United
States navy, as prisoner of war lie was bearer
of dispatches to Fort Pickens aud tho United
States fleet off Pensacola bay lie is held by
the Secretary Of War, who sent a detachment Of
troops to arrest him.
Lieut. Werden has been compelled to give up
his dispatches from Lieut.. Semmer, Of Fort
pickens, to the government at Washington. The
Attorney Generals opinion-As to tho law in his
case has been requested.
1t is charged against Lieut., Werdea, that he
violated his promise TO report to Gen Bragg,
and carried, in secret, dispatches to Fort Pickens
while he showed other dispatches to Gen. Bragg
and also that he failed to report himself on his
return Tho report that Lieut.. Werden was
taken prisoner has since been denied
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

The Two WlvEs,-Recently, two men we're ro-
turning home from beer-shop at a late hour
partially intoxicated, and one Of them remarked;
"When get to my house shall catch terrible
scolding from Wife" "Ah," replied his COM
pnnion, al shall meet something ten times more
intolerable than that My anxious wife who is
waiting for me at this midnight hour, will meet
me with nothing but kind words and acts but
her care-worn countenance, and the thought
that she has been praying for me, will be far
harder to endure than the most furious invec-
tives If she would only scoll | could answer
her with harsh words. Her quiet way, and her
kindness, shame me, though am tipsy. On |
am cruel-never shall taate another drop from
the degraded CUP"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

The excitement throughout the country on ac-
coun, OF the recent startling new from Charles
ton, is intense in the North. East aud West The
authorities and people express a determination
to uphold the government Gov. SprAgue. of
Rhode Island offers thousand men, 10 be com
manded in person. Gov. Morgan, of New York,
offers $4,000 men. Cow Curtin, of Pennsyl-
vani. offers to send 100000 men 10 Washington
in 4S hours. In Massachusetts,, the Adjutant
Generals Office was crowded on Saturday with
officers rendering their commands to the govern
ment. The Union feeling ut Baltimore is very
strong. Men wiih coek.des aud secession rm
blems have been chased by crowds and obliged
to seek the protection of the police The barque
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

opposite the lion battery at Cummings Point is
the hardest dealt with The riaed cannon from
the battery played great havoc with Fort Sum
ter, and the walls look like a honey Near
the top is breach as large as a cart The side
opposite Fort Moullrie is also honeycombed ek-
lensvcly, as is that opposite the floating battery
Fort Moultre is badly damaged The officers
quarters and barracks are torn to pieces. The
frame houses on the Island are riddled with shot,
and in many instances the whole sides OF thr
houses are torn out The fire in Fort Sumter
was put out, aud recaught three times during
the day. Dr. Crawford, Major AndersOns Sur
geon, is slightly wounded IN the face 1t is
positively asserted that none Of the Carolina
troops are injured Major Anderson aud all his
ofiic rs aud men still remain in For Sumter
approached near enough to the wall to see him
bid his visitors adieu. In addition to this, con-
versations that were had with him were repeated
to me- A boat was sent from the Fort to night,
to officially notify the feet that Major Anderson
had surrendered. 1t is not known when the
Carolinaus will occupy Fort Sumter, or what is
to be done with the vanquished. Every one is
satisfied with the victory aud happy that no
blood was shed. In the city, after the suIren-
der, the bells were lung and sautes fred
The above is from q special correspondent Of
the Associated Press, who reached Charleston
early on Saturday, and may be relied on ms
entirely eorrecl-RgPoBTRR.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
The following paper ia now being circulated
for signatures in Philadelphia;
Phlqaelphia, April 10, 1861

Philadelphia, April 10, 1861.
70 tie President Of the United States,
The unparalleled event of the past week has
revealed to the Citizens of the United States
beyond question or possibility Of doubt, that a
peaceful reconciliation under the form Of our
Constitution is repealed and scorned, and that
Secession means, in the hearts of Its supporter,
both Treason and War against our County and
Nation. We, therefore, the undersigned, loyal
citizens Of the United States and inhabitants Of
the City of Philadelphia responding to the Pro-
camauon OF the President of the United States,
hereby declare our unRlterahle determination
to sustain the Government in its efforts to main
tain the honor, the integrity aud the existence
Of our National Union and the perpetuity of the
Popular Government, aud TO redress the wrongs
already long enough endured. No differences
political opinion, no name or badge or diver
siy upon points Of party distinction, shall re-
strain or withhold us in the devotion Of all we
have or eau command to the yindication Of the
Constitution, the maintenance of the laws, and
the defence of the Flag Of our Country.
lor. Bnney, JOS X. Ingersoll VIM. Meredith,
Richard Vaux, II. G. Carey, V. Gilpiu, Oswald
Thompson, Geo. NJ. Stroud Lewis G. Cassidy
Charles Gibbons, David Gibbons, David Web
ster, John C. Knox, Richard Smethursi, C. II.
Fisher, Alexander Fullerton, Geo. II. Stuart,
Edwin NJ. Lewis, Daniel Smith, Jr. II. +. Borie,
. - u'e"'"9uu' "ni' ~ heJee, Eau. bougheI-
~, Theodore Cuyler, Sidney q. Fisher, J. |.
Clark Hare, Charles uilpin, William II. Kern,
Thos. A. Biddle, james W. Paul, Samuel II.
Perkins, C. N. Baneker. s. A. Meroher, Oh.
Borie. Charles Dutilh, Edward s. whelen. Jno
w. Field, c. q, Childs, VIM. d. Lewis, Samuel
II. Perkins, Benz. Rush, J. Murray Rush, Const.
Gullou, V. Guillou, S. p. Whbank, J. W. Bates,
J. II Curtis, Jr. JBmes r. Webb, Saml. C. Per
kins b. Gerhard Jas. Bayard, WIN. +. Lehman,
g. W. ChurchmaD, Morton McMichnel, Chas, s.
peaslee, Chas Plat, Edward n. Ttotter,
Matthias Marris. VIM. X. White, VIM Cum
miugs, ueorge Gilpin, Rich. s. Smith, Thos, C.
Hand, Edw. Souder, J, Hill Martin, John Il.
penrOse, Alex. Biddle. Horace Binney. Jr.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
H. RoBINsON's
JEWELRY, SILVERW ARE
AND
SPECTACLE STORE,

'nHk subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
plsware that having rebuilt, enlarged, aud ent u,
reinodeed her store at
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

Fanny Fenshaw hoisied secession flag oa
Saturday, but crowd compelled boy on the
vessel to take il down. The captain afterwards
rehoisted it, and it required detachment Of
thirty police to protect il from the people. The
Indignation Of the people is intense All the
other vessels in port have hoisted the American
flag. The captain of the barque IL II Union man.
but hoisted the flag under instructions from the
owners, Messrs. Curry, of Richmond. New
York has passed bill eppropratipg $500 600
10 arm and equip volunteers The Office of the
New York Herald was guarded by the police,
threat having b. en- made to destroy II on aecout I
OF It's secession prOcliyities
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
WAR BEeUNii
FIRE orENEp on FoRr suMprEn.
MAYOR ANDERSON REPLIES.


The news Of actual hosiilities reached Us on
last Saturday, aud from the dispatches We niean
the following;
CHARLESTON, April 1.-THE ball has been
opened at last, and war is inauguratel. The
batteries on Sullivan's Island, Morris Island aud
other points, opened on Fort sumpter at4 O'Clock
this morning. Fort Sumpter returned the fire,
aud brisk cannonading has been kept up. The
nrlng has continued all day without intermission.
Two OF Fort Sumpter's guns have been sileuced
IL Is reported that breach has been made in the
southeast wall of Fort Sumpter. OF the nine
teen batteries In position, only seven have open
ed on Fort Sumpter. The remainder are held in
reserve for the expected fleet. Two thousand
men reached the city this morning ind embark.
ed for Morris Island and other points in that
neghborhood. The Seceders have worked their
guns admirably we'll. Only two were wounded
during the day. The Pawnee. Harriet Lane
and third war steamer, are reported oil the
bar. Three vessels of.war are reported ontside,
but they cannot get ia. The sea is rough No
body on the Carolina side has been hurt by this
days engagement. The floating battery works
we'll Every inlet is well guarded. The follow
lug is the telegraphic correspondence which took
place between the War Department of the Con-
federate Government and Gen Beauregard i'm
mediaiely preceding the commencement Of the
hOstilities.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16


CnARLEsToS, April II.
Il, r. Walker Secretary Of Var; Major An
derson replies as follows;
"l have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your communication demanding the oyacua-
lion of this fort, and to say in reply thereto that
it is demand with which regret that my sense
Of honor, and of my obligation to my Govern
ments, prevents my compliance "
He adds verbally 81 will await the first shot.
and II you do not batter us to pieces, we will he
starved out in few days Answer.
(Signed) q. 7. BEArRgGARp.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

TESTIMONIALS FROM CLERGYMEN,
On the efficacy Of the Peruvian Syrup and the benefits
they have derived from Its use:
Rev JOHN PIERPoINT. Mediord Mass--Its efficacy In
Salt Rheum and other CutaneouA Diseases.
Rev. WARREN BURTON, Boston. Mass-Its efficacy In
Headache, Loss Of Appetite Oppression, NeuralRh Ner
yous Affections and General Dcbiiiiy Its Value to
Clergymen
Rov. AUGUSTUS R. oPE somerviile, Mass-oure for
Boils aud General Debility.
Rev. sYLvANus COBB, Boston, Mass--lts Uso aud Ef
eAry in amiyi Restoration OF Strength alter Typhoid
Rev. THOMAS wHITTEMORE Boston. Mnss,--Iis Use
ara Value in par"lyss Dyspepsia, aud Drop,y ON the
of spirits, Elasticity OF Muscle"
Rev. OSBORN MYRlGK, Provneetown. Mass-Its Efficacy
in ST. Nitua Dance and Chronic Bronehitia.
Rev ErIIRAlM MUTE, Jrp Lawrence, Kansas Terrific.
rylts Efficacy in Dyspepsia, Debility, prostTaiiou, and
Adaptation to Western Cnata diseases.
Rev. RICHARD METcALP. Boston, Biass--iis uss AZ
Promoter Ct DFestoni sud says at has proved just
ths Iunie that wanted"
Rev. NJ y. WEBS FER, Boston, Maa-Its Value In pys.
pepsia Chronic plarrh"a, arrangement " Liver aud
stomach.
Rev. ABRAHAM JACKSON. wspoe, n. ILLS Etfetcy
in lies, Dyspepsia. aud Unhealthy Appetite
Rev. ARTHUR II. X. CRAwLEY, Hetshida, Burmah, E l.
Climatic Debility, Swelling ofthe Extremiiles.
Prot l.. vlTALls scnERB Boston. Mass-fts Res,orA-
tive Power aer Fever, Exhaustion OF tue Nervous SIS
ten, aud Dyspepsia; Reromne ndatlon to '.seholars
Teachers, Clergynen, and Editors"
Row s. H. RlDDEL, Boston, Masslta valua in raios OF
bronchitis Indigestion, Torpid Liver Neuralgia, aud
Nervous Debility.
N. B-Pamphlets containing Letters from the Atorc
nsned Gentlemen and others, and giving full inornAon
OF the Syrup ean In had on application to hs Agents,
II. BRINGHURST g. CO.,
Corner Sixth aud Market Streets, Wilmington.
Or, N. j.. Clark g. Co., Proprietors,
GOLDMAN BUILDINGS,
No. rs Sudbury Street, Boston.
E-sod by Druggists generally throughout the United
tates sep Idly
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
no. Q. |

- NuNiuuMhhNt Apfll II.
70 Gen BeaWegdrd. Charleston; We do not
desire needlessly to lombard Fort Sumter. If
Major Anderson will state the time at which, as
indicated by him, he will evacuate and agree
that in the meantime. he will not use his guns
against us, unless ours Should be employed
against Sumpter, you are authorized thus to
avoid the illusion of blood. If this or its cquiya-
lent be refused, reduce the fort as your udg-
ment decides to be the most practicable
(Signed) L. p. WALKER.
Secretary OF War.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

A boy drunkArl, only 10 years old, was sent
to Jail in Boston on Friday. The wrricheJ
ine6riate ID an orphan policeman testified I'm,
9e had carried him home several times deal
drunk.-laeaaage
Is there no humnne person ia all Boston will.
ing to lead that poor boy away from the path Of
WIe'eheines' in which fate seams to have thrown
",n OF 's he to be kept in Jail. 10 be the pupil
VI 'si'hs md yasabonds in these fender years ct
ms infancy iait right 10 place that chill ia a
F'''uy prison for getting drunk, while tie gcamp
"4o gave hum the poison is permitted to be At
''fs'! shame, Boslonian-, shame.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESlDENT,
Seventy-Five Thousand Militia
to be Called Out.


Washington, Apya l4.-The President will,
tomorrow. issue proclamation, calling forth
the militia to tho aggregate of seventy i've thou
sand men, for service against the seeded States,
and to cause the laws to be duly executed. The
first service will probably be to repossess the
fort, places and property which have been seized
The proclamation also cluyeues special ses-
sion of Congress on the 4lh of July.
The War Department is busy to-day in the
preparation Of the details to be communicated
to tue State authorities.
Au additional number of Federal troops ar.
rived to-day by special train.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16

RriSa or rng TowER or BABEL.-The French
consul Mt Mosul recently sent home no account
Of a discovery so astounding as to render the
Photographic views and vouchers that ACCOM-
panied it necessary as combinations of its truth.
The discovery was that of the RUNS of tue Tower
OF Babel, and the photographs exhibited the re.
naming two stories Of this ouce marvellous struc
ture; the bricks cemcnted with btumeu and
bearing Inscriptions upon them, which, when
deciphered, are expected to confirm the accounts
Of Scripture.