davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
A PnAcrIcAl plsoounan.

Inc Rev. Mr.. Wiswell, on last Sunday even
ing' pr9ached-What we fear is too much neglec-
'sd III city pulpits everywhere-a practical dis
course on the "evll influences ana popular sins
oil Wilmington" These were classified under
Tour hcads;-l, Lotteries. ., Rum. 8, Thea
Tres and a, The public sentiment which en-
oourages and supports them.
Here is theme for the pulpit truly. One
might be almost excused for asking the question,
why sermonre such topics, when the subjects
themselves are daily, nay hourly, preaching their
own dlscourses ia the popular ear at almost
every street corners And that is the fact
Lottery swindles rise up with their "grand
schemes" and capital prizes in formidable pro-
portions in single night as it were. to make,
as the preacher very pOntedly and truly re.
marked, sort Of Botany bay Of our once noble
little city, and spread pauperism and crime all
around u.s. Rum shops multiply and their stag
gering, bloated victims present themselves, vile.
filthy and ragged, 10 the public gaze in every
section of our city. Theatres, those nurseries Of
prostitution and immortality generally, are as
tonishlng the community by their multiplicity
and the bolduesa of their "announce bills"
while certain popular taste fosters and feeds
them all. Why then preaehs Why tell the peo-
pie what they already know, and part of which
they are 2 The answer is plain. The tide Of
corruption aud vice has become so sweeping,
that even those who are floating on it do NOT
seem to know whittier they are drifting; but are
satisfied to sailalOng regardless Of the shoals and
: breakers which must meet them in the distance
The public heart is lulled, and the popular voic
: Is silent The Pulpit has not done its duty th
Press has not done its duty and moral up
right citizens have not done their who'll
duty in reference to these very things TIL
alarm has not been spread soon enough an
while the community has been mapping while
has been satisfied with its former moral reputa
ton, these evil influences have been secretly an
steadily working their way in our midst, unit
now they have, like serpents, fairly coiled then
: selves around the very vitals of Wilmington
' honor, its interests, and its hitherto spotle,
name With fearful rapidity they are demora
zing public sentiment; running our youth. an
-e rearing as an inheritance to the State, crop
l. scOundrels and Vagabonds to people our .jals,
be the steady tenants of the pillOry, and the col
slant recipients Of the lash.
:. II is time therefore, that the good aud order
e loving people of tue city should be aroused
A healthier public sentiment is necessary to TOT
out the mischief now planted here the laws
y morality demand it, every consideration Of II
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

nay- During the debates in the late Congress
between the Democrats who favored seoession
and the Republicans who opposed it, the most
damaging shot fred by the latter into he oamn
Of the former, was discharged in this wise -
Referring to the Missouri Compromise line. the
Republicans said to the Democrats "when tbnt
line was the law of the land you repealed il To
save the Union, and now, having repealed it 10
effect you objects, you demand that ii shall be
restored, also to save the Union" This retort
was like the stunning and staggering shot from
a ten,inoh coumbiad, and every time il WAS
brought out 1t did powerful execution.
R6S- Hon. G. W. Lane, who was recently con.
firmed as Judge for the northern and southern
district Of Alabama, will it is said, endeayor Il
hold his court OF Athens, in the Union part Of
that State.
ma Colonel Lamon says that when he was
in Charleston on Sunday, the Charlestonians,
suspecting soms trick, were especially active in
military preparations. In one fortress no less
than eight guns were mnVpted.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

THE INSIDE TRAoK.-The Washington cores
pendent of the Wisconsin State Journal furnishes
the following incidents;
One grave Senator from Wisconsin received n
letter from constituent, asking for ''some of
fee" The letter contained one dollar Wis.
cOnsin bill, "tO bait the hook with, as he wrote
How the writer must have chuokled, as be wrote
aud mailed that letter, to think of the sly man
ner in which he had "eot the start of all com
petitors, by brihing Senator.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

FRANK LEsLiR's MoNrHLY.-The April mum.
Der of this admirable Magazine is before us,
with oil its rich contents Of Art aud Literature.
The romantic and beautiful novel Of "YerOna
Brent" is continued, and the eccentric course of
the high.spirited and beautiful heroine grows
more aud more interesting. Several other fine
Tales, beautifully illustrated, together with fine
Poems and articles Of universal interest, render
the contents Of this number more than usually
attractive. The Engravipgs are varied aud beau
tifu, and the steel Fashion Plate and the Fashion
Illustrations are finely executed, and represent
the newest styles of every kind Of ladies' appa-
rel. 1t should be on every lady's wOrk-table.-
Frank Leslie promises an unusually rich number
for May, new and charming features having been
in preparation for some time,
ALL Fools DAY Yesterday being the first of
April-in accordance with an ancient custom,
more honored in the breach than in the observ-
ance--a number awaited themselves of the op.
portunity to make FOOLS of their neighbors,
aud nicely arranged packages were laid on the
street, which the unihoughtful would pick up.
thinking they had secured q prize, hut when
opened was found to contain nothing Of value,
and forcibly reminded the recipient that ii was
call FOOLS day Epicures who desire to pro-
vide palatabe meal should be wise enough to
call at the store Of ]. S Flint, No. 72S Market
Street, and procure some Of his Fresh Canned
Tomatoes. his excellent and cheap Layer Rasins,
Dried Fruits, and the many other tempting es,
cuents that he hos on sale.
RAIN AND SnOW.-Yesterday was very dis.
agreeable day-alternating between rain and
snow. II is very agreeable, however, these hard
times, when money and labor is so scarce, to buy
the commodities Of life ut as low prices az po,
sible, and just the, place to 10 that, is NJ taa
store 81 Cheap John, No, Az King Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

.htttAr A Farm situated on the public road leading
hiiVt from smihyille to Wilmington 10 miles rom
i,i the latter. In NIL Cnek Hundred New Castle
IaAA County, Del. This him contains 100 acres of
prime iAnd OF excellent quality In high state Of Guilt
walton, we'll walrred laid d in fields With rood ienonG
I acres In Timber This improvements consist In part
followa; good Brick House, rooms aud kitchen at
laehedi with excellent water In the same by hydraulic
rams milk house, carriage house. CRIBS stone barn
with water IN the yard. There good Tenant House on
the place. This farm Is located Ia one Of the hest neeh
borhuods In the State within Que mile OF Limestone and
lime twill be sold worth the money ~ he owner Is
going West. ior more full particulars call Mr. Jacob
J Finley, on the place, or The undersigned.
soy Il JAMES II. RAY Newark. Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

B&~ A few days since person Iapplied at a
drug store, in Boston, for some sulphuric acid,
and upon its being poured into the bottle which
the customer brought, serious explosion took
place. 1t was ascertained that the bottle had
previously contained spirits Of turpentine and
having been imperfeetly cleaned, an explosion
WAS inevitable.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

ass72Sr Farm containing lil acres. situated II.
n.itfE miles south OF Kimbev e. Chester county "a
kithA This farm f. we'll situated Ia a good uoirhbor.
kkaA hood, very healthy, close schools, L. IL and
places OF worshp IL lai on in fields, we'll warred
The land 10 OF good quality and under good state Of i'm
provement There are about 30 Of good timber
Tho Improvements consist Of gof Stone Dwelling House
spring house barn OF stone and ifams t0 by - eo two
fact the farm and buiiinga viii compare soibiy when
with others in the nelghhofhOod and win DO Sold Low
and on accommodating terms. Apply 10
JAMES III Ray Newarh nal
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

TINS Bunch DWoBcE CAsH.-A correspond
'nt writing from Chicago to The Miigaukes De
mocrafsays;
"Ihe Burch divorce case is still before the
Uouri on motion for new trial, Whatever
the effect of the first iIlal may have been upon
the public, it has either faied to convince MIR.
burch OF tho injustice Of his demand, or has
JAILED to overcome his obstinacy. 1tis not true,
rs has been reported, that the trial cost him
Sluo'OUO' or that it has used up large portion
OF his fortune. have the most reliable infor-
nation that he is worth more to-dny than he was
At me time the suit was commenced The cost
OF the suit was large, though somewhat less than
Slo'UuO' while in one speculation alone MIR.
Burcl is said to have realized much larger sum
OF money The report that the parties are ne.
gotiaiing to live together agaiu, is MISC un-
founded. am reliably informed that they nre
negotiating for permanent and peaceful sepa-
ration, with prospects of success. Neither party
are willing to endure another trial il it can DO
avoided. Let us hope that the details Of another
trial may never be spread before the public"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

The United States Senate adjourned sine die on
Thursday last. The appointments which may
be made between this time and the assembling
Of Congress in December next, will come up for
confirmation ct that session.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

1t is stated that Fort Sumter will not be
evacuated unless it is positively ascertained
that there is military necessity for such a
step. Such information has not yet been re.
ceived,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
Valuable Farms tor Sal e.
JAMES H. RAY,
FOR SALE

.hsia farm containing les acres fiusisd ~ mIlea
lllEd Southeast OF New London = Roads, iH franklin
EstH Township, Chester -o. Pa Il Is dyiAel into ~
iatfEh fields With good VI nciuE water running In m,H'
Of Them About 20 acres OF excellent timber consisting Of
white aud black oak hickory and pl,j ol chestnut Iho
improvements situated within 1u yards Of The bile rd-
are Mansion House Of log aud frame Iva iair oirr
tanning rooms, with y good spring and fprus house
tenant house. hog house, rranaiy, anger nasor house
with Barn 80 10y Is feet in fair order, There consider
able fruit the place. also good lime Kiln for burning
time aud lime Stone convenient, Ihitfa t0oi place and
has had large quantity OF lime put I.d nov quita
productive. II VIII ha sold low. Price 600 per scrtr
5000 Of the purchase money may rem,n in the
aterm Of yeara Apply to JAS n. RAY.
NtWart bal.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
FoR $40

shflF a beautiful Country Seat with over 10 nores
Eil4 Of land attached situated on the Lancaster Pike
l,,S @ l mile from the city 81 Wilmington Del This
lf property IL beautifully situated on a Lill oom-
handing a beautiful view tor miles around, The I'M
prOvementa substantial mHusi0H containing some u
rooms built In modern style almost new with house
water closets and gas tank, SCI al tho principal rooms
have marble NANTES aud high ceilings the house il
surrounded with veranda porehes. has beautiful lawn
Il one acre in 'front.' with gapr vines and all other kinds
Of shrHhbery The puuildngs good, carraga house
aud stable by 20 feet, with Wagon she'd sud granary
attached. This property will be sod low and teams oasy
Persons Wishing to view the premises will call GEORGE
Aydeotie on the property The undersigned Posses
sion At any time JAS II. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

TESTIMONIALS FROM CLERGlMEN,
on tho efficacy of the Peruvian syrup and the benefits
they have derived from its use
Rev JOHN PIRRPOiNT Medtord MAss.--Its efficacy in
Salt Rheum aud other Cutaneous Diseases.
lev. WARREN BURTON, Hosion, Maas--lts efficacy In
Headache Loss Of Appetite Oppression Neuraeia Ner'
yous Affections, aud General Debility; Its Value to
Clergymen.
Rev. AUGUSTUS R. OPT. somervlie, Mass.-curs for
Boils and General Debility.
Rev sYLvANUS COBB, boston, Mass.-Iis Use and 81
hcsry in family Restoration Of Strength after Typhoid
Fever.
Rev. THOMAS WllTTEMoRE, BOSTON, Mass-Is Use
and Value in Paralysis Dyspepsia and Dropsy on the
Chest; and adds: at gives me Nigor, BuQyancy
vi Spirits elasticity OF Muscle"
Rev. OSBORN MYRiCK Provineetown Nlass.-Its Efficacy
in ST. Nitas Dance, and Chronic Bronchitis.
ry-It Efficacy In Dyspepsia Debility, rrosratiOu and
Adaptation 10 Western Climate diseases.
Rev RICHARD METCALF. Boson, Mass--lts Use as a
Promoter q Dgesiion and says; ait has proved just
the Tonic that wanted
Rev. NJ =. WEBSTER, Boston. Mass-its Value in Dys-
pepsia Chronic DlerrhGt, Deraugoment Of Liver aud
Stomach.
Rev. ABRAHAM JACKSON, welpolr " ILLS Efficacy
in lies. Dyspepsia, and Unhealthy Appetite.
Rev. ARTHUR Il. r. CRAwLGY, Hershada, BurnAh, E. L.
Climatic Debility, Swelling Of the ExtremiiieH
Prot 4. NlTALls sCuERB Boston, Aiass-Its Restora-
tive Power after Fever Exhaustion OF the Nervous sys
teu, and Dyspepsia; Recommendation 10 SCHOLARS,
Teachers, Clcrgymen and Editors"
Rev. $. II. RlDDEL. Boston, MassIls value in cases Of
bronchitis, Indigestion, Torpid Liver, Neuralgia, aud
Nervous Debility.
N B-Pamphlets containing Letters frola the above
named dcntemen aud others, and giving full information
ofthe syrun. hs had application to The Agents
H. sRHNGHURST s. CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets, Wilmington
Or, N. J.. Clark & Co., Proprietors,
GOODMAN BUILDINGS,
No. Is Sudbury Street Boston.
E7soll by Druggists generally throughout the United
tntes. sep LILY
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
rnREALE

.ss5sS PROSPECT VtEW, nica little home for any one
lliWH wishing TO retire. containing 3d. arreH of good
I,aEt laud, situatpd within miles Of Newark, and
A2,hs mes frOiu Wilmington Dol. There is erected On
this beautiful eminenca Frame house, containing
In good ordcr Barn 20 by 20 feet with good oar
age house, good pure water the dwelling, good or
ohard Of apple onerres and other fruit. This property
Is called Prospect View, II being situated 1t is on
Of tho highest poinHn the county and commanding
Deawarei will DO sold low aud terms easy. Apply ~
JAMES II. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

The Conventions of Mississippi and Texas have
ratified the Constitution Of the Southern Con-
federacy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

4tfSsfr Farm containing 0lIz aeresi situated
i4N the Brick Meeting House aud Rising sun, Cocii
E,iNI County, Nd Is Of good fo aud divided In In
dA& closures with good ieuciug water In Fields, -
VI timber, 70 acres grass in orchards, tho
improvements adequate Tor The place, and INSIST
follows; brick house. IS by SO eci nuttiuntaly built
In good order with tiada around, and good water
In tho kitchen Earn large AID good double noored 10
by feet with other out buildings The lard Is fair
order and this farm will compare very ia'ofaby with
others In the noghborhosd The place viii 10 inIi low
aud terms easy. For full parieulnrs apply the
undersigned, or John Smith. on iha premises.
JAMEs Y. RAY. Newarh. Iel.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
SAN FORD'S
LIVER INVIGORATOR,

1T Is COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY FROM GUMS and
has be come established faet, Standard Medicine
known and approved by ALL that have used IL and
h nov fas1rted to with confidence In all the dis
for which 1t IL re N commended.
il has cured Thousands ~ within The last two years
who had given up all q hopes Of relief a. the nu-
nervous unsolicited cert heatea in my possession
show. -
The dose must be adapt ed to the temperament Of
the individual taking IT,, q and used In such qunnu
ties Az to act gently on ~ tho Bowels.
Let the dictates Of your ~ judgment guide you In
the use Of the LIVER o INVIGORATON,a and
II will cure Liver 4. Complaints, bilious
Attacks, Dyspepsia, Chronic DIarrh@a,
summer Com- plants, Dysentery,
DropAy, Sour sto- y mach, Hnbit"nt
Costtveness. Chol- - lie, cholera, Chole-
IA Morbus, Cholera lnfantums FiHtu-
ience. JnundI,r - Female weakness
es, and may he used aue- eessiully a. An orutha-
ry Family Me.ll- u cine. It will cure SICK
EADACHE f,sI RI thousands teatify,) In
twenty mluut.a. n - two or three Tea
spoonflIs are tak- = en- at commencement of
attack. ~
An1yho use IL are = giving their testimony
in It's favor
MIX WATER IN TIE MOUTH WITH THE
INyIGoRAT0R AND SWALLOW BOTH TO
GETHER.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

- Farm or 50 acres OF good and In Cecil coud
I!lI1 ty, Md within q mile of Blue Bail, and -
Ee miles from the Brick Meeting House. land god
dlh quality, laid oil In tells, in good order VOL
wAtered; IL good tlbsr, building, House newAf
Brick 50 by 80 feet rooms, water At the door o spring
and pump barn 30 by 80 feet Of frame IN fair order,
with other outbulldnga Price $1,000 one.haf cash,
balance time, Apply to
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
A TONIC AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE.

NOTE.-The failure Of IRON remedy for Dys-
pepHln, bad state of the blood, aud the numerous
diseases thereby has arisen from the Of such
preparation Of Iron shall enter the stomach in Pro
T0xIDR state and assimhte at with the beod. This
want the PERUVIAN SYRUP supplies aud It does 10 in
tho only form In which II possible for Iron to enter the
circulation. For this reason the PERUVIAN SYRUP
ben radically diseases in which other preparations
Of Iron and other medicines have been found TO be Of
avail.
Certificate Of A. A. HAYES, NJ d., Of Boston
1t is we'll known that the medicinal effects OF Prooxide
Of Iron are lost by even very brief exposure to air. and
that to maintain solution Of ProtoSide Of Iron, without
further oxidation, has been deemed impossible
In thu PERUVIAN SYRUP this desirable point Is at
talned by cONuIElrIoS IN WAY ngSuRR UNKNOWN; aud
this solution may replace ali the potocarhonAies eates
aud tartraies Of the MAtefla MedieA.
A. A. HAYES, Asssyor to the State Of Mass
10 BOyisiOn Street, Boston
The following from we'll known Clilsensof Now York
New York Nov. l1th, 1859.
The experience which We have had Of the PERUVIAN
sYuP aud the evidence which has been exhibited to uf
its great in the Of many Diseases sase
ua that 1t medicinal agent Of remarkable power aud
/ deserving the attention OF invalidH,
JOHN y. WILLIAMS, Bsl,,
President Of tho Metropolitan Bank.
1lov. ABEL STEVENS,
Editor Christian Advocate journal.
! JOHN @. NELSON. Esl
/ Firm Of Nelson Richmond, 81 John st.
Rev 7, CHURCH,
Editor New York Chronicle.
ISAAC V. FOWLER Esq,
Post Master New York City.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

IN Farm containing 2ld acres situated within
M!Wtl ~ miles of Hrldgeville Del, and miles from
ilMt Dale's Crossing on the Delaware Railroad. where
iith lime iA sold The place is all fenced In and
divided into fields with good worm fences The soil Of
excellent quality aud oisy Improved There sufficient
Timber for the place. 500 appo trees new u bearing,
with 2Ul young peach trees with other fruit Tile build
ings are In part as illluwE House In gond order
stories, rooms, with kitchen, grsnaryaud stable, now
carriage and smoke house good IL the door with
other improvements not here mentioned. This place VIII
be sold for $JbOO half cash balance In years with in
tereat Persons desuus Of purchasing will rs On J-re
miAh Long on the promises, or The undersigned.
JAMES n. RAY Newark DH.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

WuiVVF lVuV IVlUVui
Increased valuation since 1868, 81, $50, 6g7.
An increase will be noted in all the hundreds,
except Milford, which shows falling of Of
1922, $50 in the three years.
The following is the assessment of 1865, or
the first year of the last general assessment, A
comparison with the above will be found inter
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

sss,slf~ good Smith aud Wheelwright stand with all
Is.iUtf the appureuaucus thtftuut0 Belonging, This
Hit place 4 SITUATED on ihe NoW London road at
IiiAlh NJ CleAndsyiie, New Castle count, Delaware,
u excellent neishb rlood, With hnp ana church at
he place The inpro, -ments erected acre Of
and, and are ar fellow hpod uUN nuuhiH dwelling 80
cot front by 20 iret deul ia back buildings each
louise has hive good ruuns stah and Wleewrig1t Shop
feet by 70 feet, covord with Hba4i-s with .hou shed
ttaehedi good ever the ihop for painting car
lagos, &c, This place is Tor -e and wilt he sold low as
he owner Is dettouf ca acr1uni of huA to change his
business For price rins apply 10 the undersigned
r u Mr. VIM. keunedy on the pf-Mi-ea.
JAMES III. KAY, Newark Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

~, Farm siiuauh the white CLAY Creek in
lm!R Mil Creek funded, shout mes nefth Of New
i - ark Dol, containing iui acrts ol excellent land
la. u tue best qualify, veil waiertd aul divided n
To enclosures ncuilpg about ~ Of heavy Tim
bar The improvements substantial. and ia part
as follows Huua " fnn" ronalnlar rouiua, In good
order; carriage house, corn efli aud barn
10 by 90 feet, IN good urser there also richards
of good NUT This fuin. cunsierias ihc utighhorhood
il IL in ID offered low ree SO.Iu n,le hall cab the
balance long credit Tor more uli particulars arpy TO
JAMES A. RAY, Newark, delaware.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02
SANFoRD'S
FAMILY
Blood Purifying Pills,


IL ANY CLIMATE.
The Family CR- thurGir PILL Ia a
gentle but active CHnsriic - which the proprietor has
used In his practice more W thtn twoniy years.
The constantly increase 1 ing demand fou those
who have long used the - PILLS aud the satisfae-
tiun which all express In ! regard TO their usa, has
induced to place then = within tho teAeh Of an.
The Profession we'll - know that ditieront Ca
thartcs net different o. portions Of the bnwels.
The FAMILY Ca - iTiiAIeTiC pII4L
has, with due reiufonce to this we'll established ac
been compounded from Al variety OF tho prfust We
getable Extracts, which . alike every part 0f
tho alinentary canal and - ARE good aud safe in
all where Cathnrtiu ~ ia nuadel, such 81 Dr.
kANuEMbNIS oi ,be 81 s1 - N AG n. SLEEpl-
NESS, PAINS IN TnG iUACE AND LOOMS cos
TtVENESS, PAIN AID q spRt EiSA OVER THE
WHOLE BODY, from sud- ,isn cold which frequent,
y, II neglected, onl in e long course nj Rsyer,
Loss OF APPETITE, a r., CREEPING SENSATION
OF COLD OVER Tlu " BODY, KEsTLE ssNRss,
HEAnACIIE, or WEIGHT Z, Ia THE HEAD. all IN,
FLAM ATORF nj. e sEAsEs, WOP.Ms in
CHILDREN ADULTS n hnEu tlA1lsM, a great
PURIFIER OF the BLOOD = ind mnny difaaAes tp
which hush IL heiN too . numerous 10 mention In
this advertisement DOSE, toa.
PRICE TIiNGE DIMES.
The LIVER INvIiOR irOg snd FAMILY CA
THARTlG PILLS are or sllo by \, II. Grimahaw Co,
Edward Brnghurst Co.. llHnry Brnehurst, Nlirliug.
ton, Delaware, and by Druggists generally, and sold
wholesale BY the Trade in all The large towns.
S. u. ". SANFORD, ". d,
Manufacture and rroFr'etoi
msr20d 2OS broadway. New YOr'k.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-02

IT is CVMPOuNDhD INIT
1 has be come AN established