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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

A gentleman recently from Alabama, where
he had been employed for long time as a mt
chtnist, informed US a few days ago, that the
"pain people, as the Presl lent calls the honest
yeomen Of the country, never dreamed of lcay-
ing the Union NJ the outset of secession; that
they were deprived Of all facilities for reading
the news, and were only permitted to know what
the secession lenders chose to tell them at public
gatherings aud har-rooms. lie tells US that
after the secession Of South Carolina, public
meetings were called in Selma and other parts
of Alabama, at which the people were told thai
the Northern abolitionists were marching South
in large bodies to yoate female chastity burr
md destroy the property of the Southern people
and set the slaves free to cut the throats of theil
masters and desolate their homes forever. Not
withztandiug all this, our niormaut-who by
the by is an honest, intelligent mechauic--says
the people were slow to acquiesce and many were
unwilling to go with the tide of secession, unit
ii should be discovered how Mr. Buchanan, who
was then in the Presidential chuir, would daa
with South Carolina. Large masses of the pcopl,
confidently believed that he would at once com
pei them by force of arms to return to then
allegiance but when ii was found that instead
OF checking treason sir. buchanan sympathiscd
with it, they concluded that the destruction Of
the Union was near at hand and that therefore
Alabama might as well join in tho lead Of scccs-
sion ut once instead OF being compelled to do ST
ut the eleventh hour, and thereby be assignel {
gt,uol, anatp in the Southern tinnfp,Iapncy Eva,
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Iu Congress- on Wednesday, Mr.. Hale, in the
Senate obtained the passage of resolution to
elect chaplain. Rev. Dr.. Sunderland was
chosen, receiving SO votes out Of So.
resolution to expel the Rebel Senators from
their seats was laid over.
The joint resolution to approve the acts flhe
President in relation to the war; WAS postponed
one day.
bill to appropriate 5000, 900, 900, and author
ize the President to accept the services Of &c.,
900 volunteers to suppress Instruction and pro.
teet the property Of the United States, was
introduced, whereupon Mr. Salisbury Of this
state, arose aud made a fool of himself, after
which the hill passed by vote of "a to 4 /;
salisbury evidently feeling too shcopish to vote.
Ills name is not found in the list.
The clause extending the franking privilege to
colones, lieutenant coonels, adjutants, majors
and quartermaslers, was altered to include cap
lains.
; In the House. Mr. Washburne called up th,
, bill relative to the collection of the duties oil
imports in the ports of the seeded States. l
q was discussed AMI passed BY ayes 1856 and noe
S 10, the noes being Burnett, Wadsworth an,
: Harding, OF Kentucky, Norton and Reed, of Mo.
/, rendlcton and Vallandigham of Ohio, Robinson
? of H., FoorheeJ, Of lud., and Wood, of Ne,
d York. The House then went into committee o
- Loan bill MIR. vallandigham got the floor an
delivered reasonable speech, after which III
e committee rose, reported the bin to the House
c aud it was passed by ayes l49, noes 8, the latte
D., being Burnett, Reed, Norton, Vallandigham an
Wood
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

feel that the " Diamond State" protects the
honor Of the llg aud country in this vicinity,
and her officers in the army and navy are proud
to defend the Constitution which she was about
the fir to adopt
The day passed Of in a pleasant manner,
nothing occurring to mar its pleasures; the
evening ended with the "Fete Champetre," IN
GLIDING music and fireworks. We enjoyed tho
entertainment, especially the dancing and re-
turned to our re pectiye stations and homes
grAtifed with the proceedings.
must not omit II fuct in connection wi til the
celebration; the crew Of the Receiving ship Allie
ebony, which is commanded by Capt. Kidgely,
| presented a neat appearance in the parade, aud
is also rendering good service in the common
cause Of our county
With this synopsis of affairs will close for
the present, trust soon TO give the readers OIL
your paper an accurate account OF this place il
surroundings aud matters OF much interest," and
wishing you good bye.
remain as ever your friend,
Assn,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

BY the Steamer Canada, at Halifax, we have
news from Europe one day Inter. The new Lord
Chancellor had taken his seat in the House Of
Lords, with The title of Lord Westbury. Lord
John Russell has made strange declaration in
the House of Commons, in reply to question
whether the government would recognize the
blockade of certain Of its own ports by the
government Of New Grenada. lie replied that,
in case of a rebellion, any government had n ,igh
To close ports but, in case of civil war, if ports
we're ic ac'o occupied by the insurgents, the
government Of the country could not take that
step by International law Therefore the British
commander would not recognize the closing OF
the ports 1t is officially announced that the
policy Of Turkey will be unchanged under the
new Sultan He also facilitates some sNlutary
rafnrma
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The Legislature Of Maryland is in the hands
Of traitors to the aag OF the Union, 1t was CON
yened by Gov. Hicks for Il special purpose, and
under extraordinary circumstances the chief
city of the State being at the time in state of
open armed rebellion against the authority of
the United States.
The troubles which caused the assembling of
the Legislature have long since passed away, and
Baltimore, under the rigid discipline of General
Banks, has returned again to comparative loyal
ty. Silil the disguised rebel members daily
assemble at Annapolis, albeit the people have
pelitioned in the strongest possible manner for
their adjournment. They have no Legitimate
legislative business to attend to, and hence fill
up their time by merely local enactmcnts, the
operations Of which are either detrimental to the
public interests, or their passage are Of doubtful
propriety.
Under llimsy DISCUSSES they have attempted to
pass a secession ordinance; and more than once
have cast indignities upon the patriotic Governor
of the State by passing insulting resolutions in
relation to his authority and prerogatiycs-
Being in secret cores pondence with the traitor
lenders of the South, they hope, by lingering at
the Capitol of Maryland under daily pay, tn yet
succeed in taking their State out Of
the Union, and thus bring ruin upon the com
mercial interests of Baltimore, and general dis
tress upon the people
In view ofthese considerations, the loyal mem
bers of the body-fiiteen in number-prescnted
-. a,., ,.,.,,os. D., a., ,i,,..,e IA,
~" N''' ~, Wv v.
ga'es' III Whlch they SGT lorth tho injuries Unit
are likely to grow out Of the longer continuance
~ ia, sessions nj tLc assemble and rcsoectr,ll,.
..,,...... ~,
requVst "' 'i'''V"'''' "'Jou'""i I'M V""' r.
acteristic mcanness, however, the secession mem.
bers refused to give their fellow members d,
h.o-i,- AMI vo,l1 not ollor tl,o;r t.o,,s, T., -
'''a''-s' W ~
eh'e'u" uPo" 'ne J"u''"' therefore 'ney nave
! sought the newspapers as medium by which 10
| make known to the people the tensions Yhy the,,
os,, ,o, nm odionrnmen, Tbcv sov.
| 'lheS ho9' s'Sun'ny f'o'es' nHh!hst 'he luWher
~ .n.s assr,o'', "e''g'lE ~ they a.
.hn' ". S''.u'uia'? a.l' SUI, ., unalrs Whieh
caused the Governor 10 oa 'h,7 n eGtIa session
s ,oIE fr Sv tSs neone s "T rcro a de Is no"
dom from unnecessary political ngtation, and
especially from acts and doings creating more
emplltsieu le"nngs t'Ah NOSE "hleh nave nj
ready grown out oil the unfortunate and terrible
crisis existing between the United States Govern
ment and our sister states OF the south. Having
already had an eA'ra session oil Two weeks aud
more, during winch II seems no measure of q
general character could be matured to chang,
the existing status OF thing7, we arc forced L
recognize in this, the pregnant fact, ihat The
Legislature has shown itself powerless to accom-
phs" nnY 1"'iH sou'fu''uN "i'n 'ne pupilG "eai
, the passage Of act, asking an expression o
the peoples will upon questions which, when W,
first convened, were supposed of such vital i'm.
} portapce as to demand at the hands of TN
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The Attention of the People is
Invited to

largo assortment OF gioa louks at fom hall to ono
fourth usual prices.
ishel prices.
Union Paper AMI Envelopes new styles and in great
vaAiety.
All the prominent aud popular Military Books.
Letter. Note and other Papers AT very cheap rates.
The ew.Americau Encyclopedia for which We are the
Delaware Agents.
One Million Assorted Envelopes at reduced rates.
bibles, Prayers aud Hymn Books inr all the churches.
Deods Mortgages and blanks generally foe Attorneys
aud Magistrates.
School Books in large ar snall quantities..
sclaus' Splendid Nap OF the Seat OF War aud all the
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several hundred Books Juveniles carefully selected
Blank Books of any pattern made TO order promptly.
New Hooks, cheap publications and latest yles of sta
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No, vi Market 81
jy2, Wilmington, dol
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

MIX EDITOR -
At the recent exercises of the
Wesleyan Female College which had the plea
sure OF attending was very iavorably impressed
with the composition read by Mss Asker. cnti-
tied sit is not all of life to live" The young
lady's manner, added to the strong reflective
feeling which was thrown into her production,
evidently fell upon the audience with peculiar
force, aud drew their attention to its unusual
merit 1t oyinoed an elegance of taste and re-
iinement of feeling that are not frequently enough
attended 70 by young lady pupils, even in our
first class Summaries This, and many other Of
the compositions read OH that evening, fully
attest the peculiar advantages which Prof. Will
SONS College possesses towards cultivating and
dtpeiopiag mind instead of the storing it with
mere book knowledge.
deem this brief notice Of Miss AskeDs efforts
on the occasion referred to as being worthy of
special note, and with your permission would be
glad to see it in the next number Of the Journal.
SYLVIA,
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Total,



1t will be seen that this table elIeotually ex-
plodes the "grevnnces" suit up by tho secession
lists, viz the increasing insecurity of their slave
property notwithstanding the great increase
If slaves--nenrly 500, 000-between the years
1850 and 1850, the number of fugiiives appears
to have been diminished by over 200. 1t will
also be worth observing that the seven States
which first seeded and formed the Southern
Confederacy, have lost during the last ten years
ouly 2lS slaves, while three of the slave States
that still remain loyal Maryland, Kentucky aud
Missouri, have lost 1888. The per oentage of
ihese respective losses to the amount of property
undisturhed would of course, present the pretext
IF the Gulf States in far more ridiculous light
Finally it is apparent from an inspection of the
table that all Of the above iugitiyes ran through
as an average, more than two slave States before
they could get Into any free States. If they
could not, therefore, be intercepted there. where
there are peculiar facilities for detecting and
nrresting runaways, how could it be expected
that they would be caught in the free States
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

A crazy seccssionisi by the name of Valandng-
ham or some other such jaw breaking eognomcn,
by some means or other got into the House of
Representatives Mt Washington, on Wednesday,
aud interrupted the proceedings by seuseless
CALCULATIONS and inooherent remarks against war
and in favor Of treason. Pity for the poor fell
Iowa indrmiiy induced the members of the House
to listen to him, after which they went on with
their business ms usual. lie halls from ohio
aud having accidentally got into the camp OF a
Buckeye regiment few days ago, he waf
pelted out with stones
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&3S -
nTED

LAMBsoN.-July 4, CATHARIaR, wife of Giles
I.amhson, of New Castle county, aged SO years
JEANDELL.-July G, in Phiada, QoRNELIA H.,
wifo It Vim. Jeandell, of this cry, aged IS
years.
THOMPSON - July 7, JFsiF, infant son of
Garvin Thompson. of this city.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY 8, FANNIE II daughter
OF Peter G. Hendriokson, of this city, aged 81
years.
MARSHAL In Georgetown on the 81 inst,
CHARLES TRUsToa, infant son Of Dr. William
and Angelina Marshal, aged months and 20
days.
VAUGHAN.-In this city on the 10th inst.
ELIZA l.. VAUGHAN in the s3d year Of her age,
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Mr. Vallandigham of Ohio, on Sunday vfited
the encampment of troops from his own State.
lie there saw an cfiigy of himself hanging ard
was personally assaulted by the members of one
of the regiments. who pelted him with stones
and even turned against their own officers who
attempted to suppress the disturbance.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12
snIlrnEnN mn NOS snnp

The Governor Of Mississippi proposes TO open
sort Of old iron shop at his office in Jackson
In another column will be found bis procama.
ton, in which ne calls on the people for all The
old guns broken pistols and other particles of
shapeless weapons that can be made available to
treason The Governor says he will pay
the highest market price for all such old iron
brought to him, and will detail committee Of
Police officers to fix the price thereof
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

In the House of Representatives, Hon. George
P. Fisher of this State, has been appointed on
the committee of aForeign affairs" of which
Mr.. CFi;tenden is chairman.
In the Senate Hon. James a. Boyard is re-
tanned on the Judiciary committee, with Senator
TrumhuM as chairman.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

The celebrated French lady" who piroted the
steamer St. Nicholas a few days ago, turns out
to he rebel named Thomas, Of Maryland, in
stead of Capt Hollins as at first reported Her
"ladyship" was arrested on last Monday, and is
now safely at quarters in Fort McHenry. The
cowardly scamp when found was carefully folded
nj in one of the drawers of Il lady's bureau on
board the Mary Washington, The particulars
will he found in another column,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

We copy the following interesting statistical
data from the Chambersburg Rposaory:-
The statistics Of the fugitive slaves for the last
twenty yeara mny be considered II subieci rather
out Of date at present. but instructive facts are
always worthy OF attention. We have, therefore,
from the census returns Of 1850 and 1860 the
following figures showing the number of slaves
that have escaped from each of the Southern
States during the last twenty years:
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

In the affair at Hainesyile, Cen Patterson
commanded in person, and gave al orders. Gen
Paiterson's despatch to the Government was err
roneously telcgraphcd. 1t should have read
1000, instead Of TO- 900, as the extent of Jack
sons routed force
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

MIR. Lawrence Geoghegan, Of Galway, gun
maker, has produced q new blasting powder male
from tanners waste bark, nitrate Of soda mud
sulphur, which is said to be much superior il
efficiency to the blasting powder in general use
while it costs not more than half Ms much.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

Advices from Toronto report the occurrence of
destructive fire Mt Lindsay, village in the
county Of peterboro', which consumed some
seventy buildings-over one half of which were
stores. The fire occurred on the 9th instant,
aud the destruction Of property was complete
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

1t is estimated that the tunnel through the
Alps at Mont Gents Pass will be completed IN
about six years The machines on the Italian
side cut rather more than eight feet per day to o
width Of about ten feet.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

When Col. Davies of the New York 10th keGi-
ment was marching through Baltimore, without
drums, some of the ookers-on sneeringly asked
"whero's your music" sin our cartridge
boxes" said the grim Colonel
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

DOBERT ALEXANDER having this day made al %
IN signmen of all his property, real aud peraonal To-
the benefit Of his creditors, all persons having claim
against the said Robert Alexander hereby notified
present the same and those indebted to him Will max
payment To the undersigned.
JESSE LANE .i,,,o.s
JOHN A. DUNCAN, A19s"'s''
whnin ston, Juue 8, 1861. je Him
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12
A CARD.
al SUPPLRMENT

70 an Ordinance making APPROPRIATIONS J0r he
expenses Of Me City Of Wilmington for The
year One thousand Eight Hundred ami
Si1ty.
WHEREAS the estimate Of the necessary and ap
w proprated for the support If the Public Lamps Re
pair aud Cleaning OF Streets Repair aud Preservation OF
the Public Buildings. aud oi Incidental and Miscellaut
expenses, have proved insufficient to meet all bills
against the same, therefore,
slurloN ]. he il ordained by the City Council Of vii
mngton, twohTds Of all the members concurring, That
the oil three thousand aud fifyhree dollars aud
cents be- and the Is hereby appropriated To
meet the deficiencies herein mentioned that rs 10 say
For Public Lamps, Thres hundred and Six dollap and
iurty-twO cents.
For Repair and Cleansing Of Streets Eighteen Hundred
and tiity-niue dollars and tixty-threa cents.
For Repair and Preservation OF Public buildings Forty
Eight dollars and thirty-six cents.
Incidental and Misc laneous expenses, Seven Hundred
and SiNiy-six dons and ten cents
Passed at the City Hall, June eth, 1851.
JOHN NJ. TURNER, President
J. MARS Clerk Of City Council. July DIT
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Eleven desirable Brick Dwelling
O -

TIUu5Gb IOI DdANs
nHREE fronting Eleventh street. Four fronting on
i TatRell street Four fronting an West street. Tilt
attention parties looking for investment at
moderate nre ia particularly called this property Tht
houses nd may awayH be rented to advantage
Terms easy. For further Particular apply TO
JOHN McLEAK SON,
my 10 III Market street.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

I C SEEDS has removed his place Of business from
d Front Street 10
u Shiplfy Street beiop the Railroad,
Whero he is prepared TO attend to CARpENTERIE0 In
all It's branches. Having made arrangements with tue
New York Guia Pereha Roofing Company he Is also pre-
pared to put said Roofing in this city aud vicinity
iy 22-tf J. c. SEEDS
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12
DIVIDEND.

DuvfW, July 2na, 1851.
mIE ucnnrs Board OF Directors tho Farmers Bank Of
tho State of Delaware, have this day declared divi
dond at the rate Of SIX PER CENT per annum for the
last months, payable after the 9Th inst
jy6lt J.P WILD, Cashier.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

A locomotive which was sunk in the Potomac
some weeks ago, has been successfully raised
and brought ashore, in a slightly damaged cor
d ton.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-12

The following official order appears in the
Washington papers
Henceiorward the Telegraph will convey no
dispatches concerning the operations Of the Army
not permitted by the Commanding General
WINFIELD SCoTT
DEPARTMENT or WAR, July s, 1861.
The above order is confirmed.
SIMON CAMERON, Secretary OF War.
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BANE or WILMINGTON AND DRAsnYwlFf,
Wilmington, Delaware, July lat, lsOl. )
The Directors have this day declared Dividend Of iv'
per cent for the last six months payable ON and after TIT
10th inst. W. 5. HAuANf,
jy2-H Cashier.
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MARRIED.

ED-ZIMMERMAN.- On the 4th inst, by
Rev. VIM. Zimmerman, JOSIAH RERp, of Ash
vile, Pa, to Miss LIzzlR H., daughter Of the
officiating minister
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MILLTARY TAOTICs :!

rILHAM's MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION Tor tho
" Volunteers and Militia OF the United stNes with
200 Illustrations
Infantry Tactics, ly Major deneral Scott. a
liaidees Infantry Tactics
A Concise sys tom ot Instructions aud Regulations
for tho Militia and Volunteers Of the United States by
Adjutant GENERAL Samuel Cooper and Major General
Alexander Macomb.
Aud all leading hooks upon the subject Gan bo
had at the Book stone of r. llEALD,
M an lgl hlarknl aireel. MiIminglon. Del.
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A SUPERIOR FARM aud Mill located in 81, Georges
n Hundred, New CIstln County, Delaware, near the
Delaware Railroad ant within three miles of odessa, con
taning ia acres of land IN thigh state Of cultivation
which are good Farm buildings and superior Mill
doing excellent business. This iarm Is situated In
Of lie lest improved ntishbo hoods in the County,
veuen To Schools, Church. Nc well fenced aud watered
about 10 In Peach Trees of choice varieties in full
bearing; will be- sold pn accommodating terms and pos
session given by the 18th Of betcmbur Ten thonsan
dollars remain secured M tho premises.
For further information apply or address,
SAML +. THOMSON, Heal Esta te Agent.
jylT 606 Market street. Wilm ington, Dol
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Valuable Farm for Sale.

A WILL. he sold Of Private Sale valuable and
sl4.N highly improved Farm, lying within three and
lgeeetMl half miles Of tho City Of Wilmington Della
~ ware, containing 1853 Aor's more or less IL
9s9-AsHSel has been thorcushly drfned win bie anu
stone aud enriched with lime, ashes, ruyard manure
and other lerizera II T. divided into 10 or y fields
we'll waered we'll fanoe12l OF 80 acres are III tufli
woodland Of average quality, .,,,,,
The improvements cOneist Of stone and frame Dwell
LING HOUSE with cellar IN good order, aud very SUIT
able and cunvonient farmer large new stone anu
frame larn erected In the most convenient manner win
gornCtibs, Overshuu. Earn yard enclosed with SUD
stauiial stone wall Root house, WAGON house, &c Also
three Tenant Houses aud other buildings. The pro
perry l., d dc.iiaha one, suitnhe fur milk dairy or
health In the State Thu terms will he made oasy-
$40 O1l may remain lion IT, aud the residue may lie
paid Ia cash-seeuiei oher property or good pro-
perry 10 ty OF county would he apun At fair price Tor
tho residue u part hereof lrse ler acre 500.
Apply 10 JOHN RICE,
W. McCAuLLET.
Executors OF Samuel McCanley decd.
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