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Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
Communicated.
A nan nnnTEfsN,

We observe, by the proceedings of our City Council
that is proposed to the building in Fifth street.
occupied public school, for public Offices. We most
sincerely hope that such project will be carried
uAiil other building procured for the school
There about hundred aud fifty little children be-
lug taught in that seminary and it would be unwise
as cruel to throw them it wee into the street. and
thus foreiby snatch from them the ability and opporun-
iy have their young minds instructed in useful know
ledge.
Council cannot be ignorant that public schools are
now FULL and that there are hundreds Of children who
desire seats but cannot obtain them How improper,
thea will it be- to reject hundred and hfty pupils,
from position favorable to their education. The mere
accommodation Of Of the water works.
commissioner &C., should weigh nothing in the balance
with the instruction Of one hundred and y ehildren
and hope that the consideration Of the public good
will far preponderae in this NATTER that Council will
appropriate that building, proposed until another
school house is procured the accommodation Of the
primary scholars ST
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
IUMWunleAIeus
NON-EyPIOsIVE FLUID.


Having had frequent applicAtluusto prepare so-eaed
"Nonexposiye Burning Fluid" composed Of campbene,
Alcohol, Gum CamphOr and few drops of Ether, with
sometimes little Tineture ofTurmerlc to color it, deem
IT due to the public welfare to exposs the wretehes who
vend such recipes
The vapor or in all such cases 1t Is the rapor which
explodes Of either Camphene Alcohol is powerfully
posiye and these articles cannot be mixed any proper
tions without the yapor still being explosive, The Cam
phor and Ether added to the recipe of which great
numbers have been sod to deceive the purchaser
make it appear that they render the Fluid nonexposive
kus throwing the credulous of their guard and making
persons careless in the Of an article which, almost
every newspaper shows us, should he handled with the
utmost care.
The man who knowingy sells such recipe, the Fluid
made from 1t as iOHeriosipe is deserving of
the who tells innocent child that no harm will
result to him from inserting red hot poker into keg of
GunpOwder. "Diamond on" and various other names
have been given to the combinations spoken Of and
would caution the public that such articles are used
must be with the ordinary Burning Fluid,
they are equally dangerous. Yours, &es
CHEMIST.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
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WHAT no THEY wANTl

1t would be a source Of satisfaction to many
people, both North aud South, if they could dis
cover, in the actions Of the secessioniss what it
is they want, or what constitutes the particular
difficulty which so disturbs them at present.
BONE of their prominent men have said over and
over again. that the mere election of Mr.. Lincoln,
in conformity with the provisions of the cOnsti-
tuition does not afford sufficient reason for dis
Aadutian uf the Union. The absurdity Of such
Argument is so apparent that sensible men will
have nothing to do with it. What, then, is the
trouble Nothing specially grieyous was urged
as a reason for secession before the Presidential
election and what has happened since, to justi-
sy the fears aud treason Of the South? True,
Nj, Lincoln has been elected to administer the
general government for the next four years but
be is not yet in office. And, moreover, when he
does take the reins Of power into bis hands, he
viii do so with both branches Of Congress politi-
eRy opposed to him. Wherein, then, is the
dangerg What has he done, or what can he do
10 iujure the interests or the prosperity Of the
South, which misat not be as easily done by
Congress at any time, and with any man in the
Presidential chair7
~ pevple,Ht the South think that all man
lind are fools, and cannot pes the flimsiness OF
tue pretext which they hayesseevP-a as a-reasOn
for the severance of these States Do they sup
pose they can conceal their real designs behind
the clamur they are raising against "5laek re-
pudiieanisa" even before its successful represSn-
iatiye takes the oath of Office and assumes the
responsibilities Of his position The matter will
not bear dspassionate examination. 1t is too
naked Of all reason or common honesty to stand
the touch Of ruth or justice. TIE advocates Of
secession are a turbulent restless SGT of fellows
who must be in mischief in order to be prominent.
-Ere i, not for their noise and bluster they
would sink into merited otscurity, and the world
world not know them; hence they must figure
soaehow, even if it be against their country and
imposition to the prosperity Of the millions
Who have hitherto been happy and free undei
tie protection and glory of the American flag
They have no valid reason for their present
eoune unless il be personal ambition.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

Of these statss-Ao glorious whom untod pfu whsn
with II the extinction Of ih aa hope OF man
from Republican government
And who will be the gamers by such dissolution =
Certainly the alRve II a predicted and perhaps 700
truly that serye war would be the Of the
secession Of the Southern sae and with that comes the
freedom Of muttudes Of the slaVes, aud when their
Southern home desoated where but to the North would
they 20 bringing With Them handa stained With blood
and hearts dehased aud brutal ready for rapine and
murder Alas tor such freedom for the slave, and lot
such fate 10 our country
But will concessions be reeevedi Let il be tried on
the Crienden ground which is dishonorahe to no par
ty which has been greatly modified since their rst
introduction and II the Northern delegation in Congress
cannot agree lot II 10 the people, There Is patriot
Ism enough In their hearts to receive those propositions
with Aeca nation. South Carolina will not return fol
any concessous but other Cotton States are waiting 70
be invited stay and hs border Slave States are an
ious to remain In the Union Shall not then seek
PEACEFUL instead foruble cemenllug OF these States
bond by the sword, butby the generous AM
uatriotIc attachment Of iraternai hearts. UNION.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

"pEAoRABLE SEoEssoSs. The following is
the progress Of "peaceable secession" in South
Carolina:
lst. Castle Pinckneyi taken by storm.
I'd. Fort Moultrie captured.
Sd. The U. s. Arsenal in Charleston; seized.
4th. The U. s, Custom House and Post-oRice
in Charleston; seized.
9th. The U. S. revenue cutter brig Aiken;
taken.
9th. New Notifications raised on sulliyan's
Island and Johpsons Island.
7th. Major Anderson besieged in Fort Sumter.
8th One thousand negro slaves brought into
service raising Notifications to capture Major
Anderson.
9th. The commander of the SLAYER Bonita taken
violently from the custody of the authority Of
the United States.
To this we may add the seizure of the U. s,
forts in Georgia, and probably in North Caro-
lima.
Is this peaceful, constitutional secession Y1
Or is it ARMED REBELLION AND OPEN WAR AuAiEsr
THE UaIrED STATES?
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

A "REMINISCENCES OF FILtaoRR's ADMtSIsTRA-
rIoE.-when. about ten years ago, Milard Fill
more was President Of the United States, and
the frolicsome Palmetto threatend to cut up some
Of her old shines, that excellent executive officer
caused strong body of troops to be quietly put
into Fort Moultre. The gay and gallant Pal
metioes awoke one fine morning and found this
awkward fact staring them in the face; where
upou their chayalric Governor waxed wroth and
applied TO President Fillmore for explanation.
.Sir,". was the answer, ''the President of the
United statss is not responsible for his official
conduct to the Governor Of South Caroline"
The amiabIe President then in office understood
his duty to the constitution be had sworn to sup
port
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
FROM TmE CAPITOL.
From our Regular Correspondent,
noyeu Ian q 1851


A very celebrated sTriter upon the |
character Of our republican institutions, while |
alluding to the evils of the system of popular
elections. hns said :-"1hat the number of those
elevated to stations of honor and trust, who are
incompetent and unworthy, will always be great
er thnn those Of an opposite character -
Whether this remark be true, as necessary
consequence Of giving the privilege OF deter
mining their own rulers, may admit OF grave
doubt, but certain il is, that the number of un-
suitable persons who attain to posts of honor
and distinction. are much greater at the present
time than during the earlier days of the repub'
lic The time was when the people of Delaware,
elevated to the Executive Chair of the State, one
of their most worthy and enlightened citizens.
The question of mere availability was never
asked, but fitness and capacity were alone re-
garded as the necessary qualifications.
These thoughts have been suggested after n
perusal of the message of Gov. Burton. We
were prepared to find all the sentiments It CON
tanned in reference to our National troubles
We did not expect the secessionists and iheiI
cause to have received rebuke ut Governor
Burton's hands, for we knew that such coura'
= would have incurred the displeasure Of Mr.
4 Bayard and few others, who seem to have th
political conscience of the Governor in thei
! keeping,
We had no doubt, that all the eensure for ex
. listing evils would be heaped upon the Republica
r party and the North, and we have not bee
= disappointed. Those Of our people who hay
T. read the recent most excellent message of Coz
l. Packer, Of Pennsylvania, may well long for th
!, time, when Delaware will select such noble an
p patriotic statesman as Gov. Packer has prove
himself to be, to occupy the chair of State.
ts You will observe by a reference to the pr
,e ceedings Of the Legislature, that Mr.. Phillips
'. Monday, offered the Crittenden propositions
IA Compromise in the House. 1t is understot
10 that there are number of others to be offer
d. in few days, all of which will be referred to
m committee already raised GU this subject.
The question as to who shall be Auditor al
s- State Treasurer, is now the prominent topic be
I'M among the politicians. Under an agreement
W the Peoples Party and the Democrats, one is
- take the Auditor and the other the State Ire
TO surer. John H. Knight is said to have receiV
ID the caucus nomination of his party, while
IN. democrats are in Hnarl, as to whether SAM
Of D. Hitch, of Sussex County, or John IL. Bew
M of Smyrna, shall receive the nomination Of tn
ug party From present appearances it would
,p- be very surprising II the Legislature should
/. to appoint, and the matter 60 to the Govern
nj FIDES
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
opnN REnELLIoN,

South Carolina has "opened fire" upon the
Star fine Vest vessel sent out with relief to
Major Anderson by the United States govern
-skent.N Thus have the madmen Of the South
taken--insanely taken--iho fatal step towards
rebellion against the government. Aud yet does
the President forbear to exercise the authority
with which he is clothed, to bring the rebels to
submission. Perhaps it is we'll that Mr. Bu-
chanan is thus leniently disposed towards the
infatuated people of South Carolina We're hc
to use the poyerful means which the army and.
-llavy, ,aaasayhim for the purpose Of ''subduing
insurrection," the poor wre,ches who now are
permitted to exult in their treason, might have
been, ere this, filling traitors graves.
But the government cannot always forbear.-
It cannot much longer consent to leopard the
peace, the interests and the prosperity Of the
great mass Of the people of this country, for the
sake of induging rebelious minority in its
folly and madness. Even if The President were so
dap6sa5s s415 people would not tolerate such a
o.c5urse. They want peace, order, and due
\ yscogni,ion Of the obligations which the Consti'
esAion imposes upon every American citizen, and
fheJ Will nave thcn. II tho shNtfeos ANN4
towerd She attainment Of these objects be over
the bodies Of the slain upon the CORY field o.
battle he it So II South Carolina will be setis
fed with nothing less than war, let her have war
II her grievances are of such character us tina
nothing but blood will Xasissfem away, thel
tct the washing process once, that
may be ,ae sooner end9 he couItry re
I S~lieyedS y aririeisss will Ia feree
upon he people despite all the efforts of States
men % prevent it, why delay meeting it i!
Ye believe the great American heart beats ff
C]nion-- the entire Union--It will respond to d
gther sentiment; nor should it. We belieN
also that the mass of the people of Delaware al
similarly disposed They are for the Union an
the constitutional rights of the people. If ihel
can be secured by reason and fair, convincir
argument, SO much the betieri but If they ha'
to he defended amid the thick smoke Of battl
although terrible alternative, they will NOT a.
from it. We hope, however, that wise counse
sFin.yN prevail, and the calamity of war al
disunion avtrted.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

Mr.. Davis retorted, and insiuuafcd that the Sen
ator from New York, was worse ihan either-
Au effort was made to get vote on Mr.. Crit,en-
denis proposition, but Jailed, senator Sauls-
bury mnde an eloquent appeal in favor OF It's
immediate passage.
In the House, the Presidents message was
received read and referred TO a select commit
tee of five, with instructions to inquire into the
state Of things existing in Charleston. The
committee are also to inquire whether any arms
have been removed from Harper's Ferry.
Yours. So, CYN0SURE.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
A Aurar,.rnnrn rssAYrsr.

In the Commonwealth, Of the % inst, may be
found At the head Of the FIRST column on the
second page, communication entitled "rhe
Editor" aud bearing the anonymous signature
Of "Mazeppo,' This communication, vile, nj
thy, slanderous and indecent as it 10, was WrA-
ten by Doctor JOINS SrRADLRY Of this city, ana
is aimed particularly and specially at our hum
bla self. We would lay the article before our
readers, II we could do 30, and still claim among
decent people the smallest share of respect or
honorable reecgnition but we have among our
readers too many mothers, wiyesand daughters
whose moaesiy and sense of refinement fere'a
any thing like It's Insertion in the columns ci the
JOURNAL 1t may suit the tastes of the readers
| Of come papers, but to send such vulgarliy te
the homes and fresides of the patrons OF this
paper, would be a wanton outrage upon theil
reinemsnt Of feeling and moral sentiment
Whether The conception of that article repre-
ssnts the concentrated profuudity Of Doeto
4 Stradey's moral tastes and chasteness OF intel
lect, his future epistolary eructaticns mus
determine. Meanwhile We sincerely trust it ma
prove true that the genius which evoke
! those charming scintillations Of wit and deeenC
T. from his gigantic mind as it is daguerreoiyp'
, in the newspaper, is not the somnolent s.
, which has many times before wrapped in ign
II minious slumber full many as brilliant
q intellect as the doctors. Let us hope that
y doctor made slight mistake only, as 10
" mental qualification for literary labcrs, and
that hope deal kindly with and forgive him.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
Communicated.
THE ARMY IN cHARLHsrnN

weare informed few days by the mail or telegraph
that troops of volunteers oekng in from the neigh
boring States to reinforce the patriotic army of tile
"soveregn" State Of South CArolins.
We we'll imagine the grim smile Of the leaders as
they the eomers and the terribly forced wori
with which they their bstiaionsif there are
any hatt,liou-s"low we to feed thems" That's
the rub Glad to youl Did you bring your rafioHs
with your garrison without iood and where they
cannot get any money to buy it, does not to
be reinforced in numbers, unless numbers bring
The dareeN enemy Of secession only devoutly wish
that the vpuntser bands from neghborug staes would
hasten their march They each helper OF the Union.
We greatly doubt that there have been any companies
Of such received In Charleston. II there have the
citizens Of that devoted place should have though they
do mot Deserve heartfelt sympathy. with hordes OF
desperate and unemployed men (such only are found
those expedionsl to be kept aud provided for indefinite
ly they may we'll be in terror at the prospect before them
Ifmob law prevails now what will it b by and byf
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
Communicated.
ONM STAR LESS.

Our glorious Union is no morsi The State Of South
Carolina has become Independent, "ree and ndependen
nay has resumed her position among the nations Of the
world as free, sovereign independent State, with full
power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances
establish and do all othor acts and things which
independent States may of right do" and-The Post
master OF Charleston has written to ihs Post Master Cen
eral at Washington that he holds himself responsible s
the Federal Government for the Of ILLS office
The Union Ia dissoyedi All, the day
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
A DELAWARE DICKINSON.

The ARMY AND SECESSION. SIT is reported that
some one asked the veteran Gen. Wool, the other
day, il the army would be likely to divide in
case of secession, and fail to obey orders from
the new President The gallant old man drew
himself up proudly and replied, ''Do you think,
sir tho army is going to fail the country at tho
moment it is needed No, sir Furthermore,
| allow no officer or man under my command to
admit the possibility Of disunion, and IL hear
that any one has spoken in favor OF it, will
court martial him with all possible expedition; /;
and GEN. Scott feels as l do, sir"
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

FROM THE TRumpET & UEivRRsALIsr MAaA-
ZINE, Bosros, MARCH G. 1S58.-peruvian Svrun
we recommend with entire confidence to aIl
those who are suffering from any Of the ills it
purposes to remove. Many Of our personal
friends have been cured by this medicine but
we have one proof more powerful that all these,
and that is-our own personal experience No
authority can put this down-no argument can
contradict IL; and no good word shall be spared
ou our part until a knowledge of this blessing
shall he spread broadcast among the people.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
now THEY WANT TO COMPROMISE

now THEY WANT TO COMPROMISE |
The word compromise has decidedly pleasant
sound in certain ears, provided it comes from the
northern section Of tue country as the echo Of the
southern wish and will. Our secession friends
are quite willing to +" compromise" If we will
only let them say how and upon what conditions
they may do ii; otherwise they say fight, and
nothing else. Here is o sample of their style of
compromising matters, as we find it in series
Of resolutions passed at meeting in Frankfort,
Kentucky, on New Years day =
"sh. That the resolutions Of compromise submitted by
Mr. Crenden in the u s. Senate, should have met with
prompt acceptance by the people Of all the States and p
their constituted representatives. and while We ask Tor
nothing more, I'VE val submit % aouiag Iess,
sseth That condemn s hasty and precipiate action
by individuals states but being under like eondsn
nation we cordially sympathi7e with the people Of the
other Slave States and II ali other redress shall fall ig,
iuin cordially and promptly appeal uiih hem q pf 1o
Of bdte in defence Of our common rights anu IN fedre
for our common wrongs"
Thus it is. They piu have just what they say
or they will take up arms against the govern
ment In response to this, the editor Of th'
= Tribune, in q letter to Hon. John ]. Crittenden
says:-
is ills conciliaton2 Your friends propose to decide tn
matter in issue between themselves and u.s. snd tlen
enforce their decision by prompt appeal 10 the God
battles" Is not yours God Of ballot boxes as we'll as
battIesy Yeu claim have majority Of the people
Your side why not appeal to votes rather than bullets
Nav: You have already dt Is said) secured majority
3 both Houses OF the next Congress; why not appeal
thatg You the supreme Court fast against US io
eaat the full term OF Mr. Lincoln; why not appeal to II
e tribunasf We have passed act OF Congress where
you complaint you do not fear that We shall have pow
o pass any You have three departments Of the FEEDER
tlovernmeu out OF four aud say you woulA9have had
fourth had you not quarreled among yourselves, th'
10 why should you appeal to ihe God Of hattles y
ne have the Peopls surely have Congress and the u
dietary your side, what need have you TO threaten
he belion because have the Presidentf
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

srKcnL MEssAaE.-The Special Message of
the President in relation to our "naticnal
troubles will be found in our columns to-day
1t is not lengthy, and ought to be read by every
American citizen.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

PaHToN's LIFE OF JAcKsoE,-one Of the best
Biographies Of this great soldier and statesman
iha' has yet been written, IS now given to the
public by The Messrs. Mason Brothers of New
fotE. The superb style in which the work is
produced is gratifying consideration; but the
faithful and impartial manner in which the Incl
dents ant features Of the eventful life Of the
"ald Lied % are delineated, makes it thrice
-yal'aSle acquisition to the library of every Anne.
rican citizen.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11

slcassloS CocEADEs. = These symbols are
ailfae in Connecticut, The button has the Pal
hlsl'' "a. sai secession motto on the face, and
rris ,ss0sla' Manufacturing Company" at the back
ane e2ath thus depends % the North even in
symooliiiEg her independence.