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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

Inn bionlhnibhhhENH UF THE UNION.
We translate the following letter from the Co,yr,er o
Eats tns for the benefit 81 our readers II h arssi
10 the editor OF that paper by old officer Of the Ffenel
army and Is not without its significance at Tie prscp
moment. f
,,, "NEw York, 10th Jan. 1861.
Mr. Ediior-You were perfectly right a month ago. In
recommending appeal to the people in order to termn
doubtless the Congress Of the United States AMER month
o. hamnging will recommend this popular vote Ii il
high time that there should be- an end IN il Nh ca -
great model republic is about to become Inc lanrhn &
OF all the soyeregns Of Europe Nevertheless 6aye n
hope that the Union will stand. and that It win Leeome
STRONGER than before The United States az thew now
stand, are respected by all the nations Of the eatt int
they we're to divide themselves into two or three
Celebrations, then would begin eeamaons from ali tbe
Powers which might think themselves entitled 10 maIs
them. '''''''eu 10 iHuAe
As ! saw the fall of the French empire In 1914 and
1910 ana that each power reganed often more than ma
lost, can tell you what would hapnen here In A,ns,i
me United States should separate and find thesyes
reduced TO civil war In the first place France woniI m
take louisiana according ancient treaties spsln od
reclaim Foridai England would appropriate oregon ana
several other Staes Mexico undsr Enelisb nrdto,in
would retake the territory OF New Mexieo ii
iorna and England might perhaps keep California M an
Indemnify lor the subsidies furnished to the Mexican
Bovsnment IN TINS war against the former United States
NOW you will ask how all these resumptions cnuld
take place and by what right this Is very easy 10 Ak
palp IL ~ Louis Napoleon who wOulu begin lv Very
simple and logical process Of reasoninr ar stsrv ana
Knows that Napoleon Ill aims at consolidating ali that
Nslolson mad IN view with regard to foreign policy
SoW Napoleon i In 1903 coded Louisiana to the United
States for the sum of five millions of dollars which te
government Of the United States engaged to pay to the
american merchants whose goods and ships had bean
seized during the wars Of the French republic from 1899
70 l6Ol but as the United States have not paid Inc
aforesaid hye millions and as for more than forty years
We nave sse brought before Congress- session after se
sion French spoation bill which has never been passed
Therefore, AZ soon as the Union shall be dissolved those
VINO claim this sum will address themselves to Louis
Napoleon and have doubt considering his chArAc.
ter that he Will pay their demands and etae Louisiana
England who suspects such thing has already or.
dered several ships Of to the Gulf Mexico Sec how
Providence having such inntrument az Lous Napoleon
to work with, can bring every body back to harmony"
"(SignedJ L. L.
"Who wears the st. Helena medal
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
ABRAHAM LINCOLN AS SEEN WITH ENGLISH


Abraham Lincoln is gaunt giant more than six feet
high, strong aud long lmbed. He walks slow aud like
many thoughtful men, (wadsworlh and Napoleon for
cxanpel keeps his head inclined forward aud downward
His hair wiry black, his eyes dark grey hi SMILES
frank, sincere, aud winning like most American gentle.
nen lie Is loose and careless in dress turns down his
apping white collars aud wears habitually what cox
slider evening dress Ills head is massive his brow full
and wide his large eshy, his mouth aud
ui his eyes sunken, his bronzed faca IL thin and
drawn down into strong corded lines that disclose the
maehinery that moves the broad jaw This great ladder
of the Republican pirtythls AboOnist-this terror of
the DemocrasthiH honest old lawyer, with face half
omAn, hAlf Indian, wasted by climate, Scared by
HES struggles born In 1903 in Kentucky HIS grand
father, who CAME from Virginia, killed by the In.
diane His father died young, leaving widow and
al children They removed to Indiana, Abe being at that
time only six years old Poor, and struggling his mother
could only afford him some eight months rough school
ng and ia the elearing of that new, unsettled country
the healthy stripping went to work to hew hickory and
gumrees, to graphs with demonstrating besrr and to
look out for the too frequent rate-snake Tall strong,
1.-THE, and smiling Abe tol,d farm iaborer mule
driver sheep feeder deer killer wood cutter and lastly,
boatman the waters Of the Wabash and the sss-
sippi-0Hoea Utek (LOHd0n)
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

DEATH OF THE WIDOW OF FORMER U. s.
sENAroR.-A woman named Mrs. Mary Ann
German died in u state of great destitution In
our city yesterday morning, and is to be buried
at the public expense this afternoon. Mrs g.
has lived here for several years, and is well
known to many of our citizens. She endeayored
Tor while after she came here, to get living
by making and selling "Grecian paintings.
and other fancy work, but was unable to do so.
and at last became b city charge. Mrs. German
related strange story of her life. She repre-
scented that she was the widow of former
United States Senator from this State, and that
at his death an estate valued at over $4,000
was taken from her on fraudulent claim pre-
ferred by his brother. This story, and other
statements made by her, were not credited, be-
cause unsupported by other evidence than her
word, and the manner in which they were told
and embellished She was evidently a woman
Of education, and possessed traces of personal
beauty in her younger days. She was the re-
cipient OF many fayors from those who became
acquainted with her. Her age was nearly or
quite 20 years We learn to-day that it is
TACT That the deceased was the widow Of Obadiah
herman, who resided at Norwich Chenappo
county, and represented New York ia the United
States Senate from 1909 to I815.-Syracuss
Journdi
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

PBRIIous ADVENTURE ON BARREL OF LAGER,
Quite crowd was attracted lately in Hartford
TO watch the progress of voyage on beer.b bar
rel A German, living on Commerce street. de-
airous of getting barrel of beer to his place
which the cartman refused to take any farther
than the waters edge, at the junction of Front
and Grove streets, determined to navigate it to
It's port Of destination, and accordingly it was
set atoat, and he got astride of it with stick
to push himself along, but the first push caused
the barrel to roll, and MIR. German landed in
the water, sprawing. As soon as he could re-
cover himself, he made for the barrel again, and
IN attempting to get on 10 it, lost his balance.
and went over the opposite side, head first On
again recovering himself, he looked first at the
barrel of lager, and then at the assembled
crowd. The idea of backing out when so many
were looking and laughing at him, was too much
Tor his German grit to endure-anA accordingly.
the barrel YVES again mounted. Two efforts to
get up its side having failed he this time thought
to exercise more caution, and get up the end
lie managed to get astride of it, but before he
could work himself to the middle Of the barrel.
the end went down, precipitating our adyenturer,
this time, over backward, amid the uproarious
laughter OF the crowd of spectators. Just at
this time, boat came along, and took the poor
fellow in, and the barrel in tow and thus ended
n perilous adventure on barrel of lager.beer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

Mr. Buchanan has sought out tho means of n,o.o,n,
the Union from the eatastronhe which Il, R
has drawn up pen OF hat,san Ill., = h'
ern and Southern States n rannot bo,ssrar ~ -,
that this project is comproinige in vitng Ina ia
parties 10 mutual connections and inai ~ - n n
rather summons addressed To ono Ia viaid IA ~ a. =
gencles Of Tie other: ii is mora liza 1s ~ "a.
with pariiality thsn an sonitsi s,i,t, g w 70
North which has gained its causa bef,ra ths 49, III III
President signifies that IL must abandon Tia nestt ~; ~,
decision for the proa Of the sonth which has h Ky
losing marty Under nretext Of conciatlon w. W se
ans On the eonnueror Ia nara bit.sF s s
the ennnuerei sneh Il e s H. ~ es VI
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

NIGH rRnAsoN pnr1Nrn.

rba tahl. naomi, nj Na,g v,rL a,,a.. g., ,o t.,,
~ w. " w" H "Pfoai ~ "N'e "ee"
considerably surprised at the charge delivered IN that
city by Judge smalley IA Demncrat) Of the United States
circuit Co,,rt In the Grand I,r, an Mn.,, i.st ia,
- ~ 49, - ~" '4o"N'' iA'' uen"iub
The crime OF nigh treason, and showing that not only
those who actively engaged In the Secession
,,v.,,art In sor,t, o..ot,r. 49,, ,,;t.- ~, IL, -.
nu'VNeA' 90 S'V.'"" 90 sunny u. mat Vhsn'u'
but that also those who furnish them aid and comfort
eneounter the ri.k of mourning tbe penat Of da,tb
.,, A., -, =, 200 Of. ~ II, an,
"heh 'ne ia" Vi low a"Aea 20 'hh crime ihe sst OF
the doctrine thus laid down may be found in the follow
Ing extraefa frnnt tina clatr,. refarra,i IA.
20 ,,,,. -. -,
"MhAt Overt AetA, thel, constitute treason mere
Sonpraey 70 suIer. oy ores lhs uoveInmeIt however
AHl.ous 'e stne in{ VI rs my uvaAon' 70 cohHprs
levy WAT anu au'uAiy 'e'ynB wal are ulstlhet Of
i9n nSg = $500, 49, . al.
pouy VI peope Voeplie an1 ineuute hh insurrec
lou 70 ess. Ut oppose the laWs " e United STATES py
thsy procesd to carry scS Intention pto etesuiio bv
force they are guilty Of treason by levying war.
tba intsno N t 81 ont Iu,f fg aS,sa NOT
DO guilty Of this crime who has no appeared in arms
against his country ---,.
ia If body Of man he aSnsIlv s.a5blsn a. ~
purpose eectng by force, lrsasonabio purpose-GN
mo,s ,oao peo'm part ha'o'rfr minute, Or hocaer
Ieae XXX Nv ~s sesls o. ACTION anl VINO arc actually
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

IliE TOMB OF CHARLES CARROLI.-Mrs. An
ma II. Dorsey, writing from "Elicott's Mills, "
thus describes the ancient seat of Carroll of
CarrolltOn-Doughorega Manor-and his tomb.
The mansion is distant about fifteen miles from
Baltimore:
Entering the gateway we drove through a
noble avenue, planted on ehch side with trees of
every variety of kind and foliage, which ten
years hence, will be in their prime, and soon
found ourselves in front of the Carroll mansion.
which is long, comfortable two-story building,
terminated at the north end by the handsome
chapel, which has become famous as the reno.
sltory ef the remains of the gallant old sgner
of the Declaration of independence. His tomb
is set in the wall on the left of the altar. and
presents shield and scroll of white marble, on
which is carved in relief pen and roll of parch-
ment, surrounded by thirteen stars n Latin in
scriplion, appropriate to his great act, appears
on scroll in the centre. Below this are some
hgures IN baSso Tcliepd, representing Fame with
inverted torch, aud History guarding a funeral
urn The chapel is crucilorm, and contains a
handsome marble altar, some fine old pictures,
good organ, and is decorated with rich and
beautiful windows of stained glass The floor of
the two wings of the chapel are elevated to a
level with the floor Of the sanctuary. and con-
tains some fourteen or sixteen pews, which are
occupied during the religious ceremonies by the
family Of MIR. Carroll and their friends The
body OF the church is paved with brick, and con.
talns about forty commodities pews, where his
slaves-who are carefully instructed in the
Catholic faith-sit and kneel.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18


1T is A COMMON OBSERVATION that
there are more sufferers from debility, among
Americans, than can be found among any other
civilized nation. The reason is obvious. We
take too little exercise, and forget the wants of
the body in the absorbing pursuits of business
In all such cases, ordinary medicines can do
little good. What is required is just such n
tonic aud invigorator as Or. ]. Hostetter has
given to the world, in his CELEBRATED BIT
TIERS" The weak and nervous denizen of the
counting house, the exhausted toer upon the
shop.board and the Frustrated student of the
midnight lamp have found wonderful regenera-
tor in the CRITTERS" and prefer 1t to more
pretentious bnt less eflicacious medicines. But
il should not be forgotten that the agent which
is so magical 10 its influence upon a frame
which is merely debiltated, is equally power.
fa in assisting nature to expel the most terrible
forms of disease Who would not give it trial?
Sold by druggists and deaears everywhere.
BaS- See advertisement in another colum,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

SUDDEN END OF AN IMPosrER.-The Wells
burg (Va,) Herald tells how man claiming to
be member Of Morning Star Lodge, |. o. 0. f.,
at Havre de Grace, Nd, appeared in that town
on the 22d Of November, told ptiable story Of
poverty and distress, that he had been robbed
Of his travelling pass, and that be wanted little
aid to carry him to Pittsburg on his way home.
Although he could not prove his title as an Odd
Fellow in good standing, yet his story SO much
prevailed upon the sympathy of some of the
members that the requisite aid was supplied
him and he went on his way, and correspond
enoe instituted with Morning Star Lodge, Nd,
which resulted in letter from the Secretary Of
that Lodge, showing him to be an imposter.-
subsequently, be went to Steubenyille, Ohio, and
made a similar application to the Steubenvlle
Lodge. file was invited to work his way into
the Lodge, and while being examined in the
ante-room was stricken with an appoplectie fit,
from which he died in a few moments.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
OournaI an0 Statesman.
Friday Morning, January Is 1861.

rnE following beautiful lines were written |
Gentleman holding a distinguished position III
the Federal Government in Washington city
PARODY.
woOnMAN, SPARE THAT TREE
Madmen, spare that flag
Touch not single star;
From sea to mountain crng
Its stripes have CLEANED afar;
Twas our forefathers' Rand
That gave it as our lot,
There, mndmen, let it stand,
Your rnge shall harm it not
That flag of Liberty,
Whose glory and renown
Are spread DER land and sea
Aud would ye strike II DOWN.
Madmen, suspend your will,
Cut not its heaven-bOrn ties
Our Country's ensign still,
Streaked with celestial dyes
On Oceans wave and heath,
In battle and in blast,
Our fathers cheered beneath,
Ur nailed II to the mast;
A tear for those who fell,
For these who lived, renown,
II caught their last farewell
Oh do not hew it down.
Our heart-strings round thee cling,
And mem'ries DER thee crowd;
On field and deck thy wing
Has been q lreeman's ehroud
Old flag, tho storm still brave;
Aud Traitors, leave the spot;
While we've an arm to save
Your rage shall harm it not.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
ANOTHER PATRIOTIC LETTER yRoN GEN. wool

ANOTHER PATRIOTIC LETTER FROM GEN WOOL
gentleman of this city permits us to publish the toll
a9nns letter rom General Wool, which commend to
tne al'enton both Of patriots aud traitors tribune
a., ....,, TROY, 80 January. 1861.
"ouu remark that although treason Madness in.
usus SUI uInidity may rule ha Union, and render us
ueuouA IN ms eyes oft1o world, yet the Union will be
peeFey ihe people will permit Il To W dissolved
NJ 70 etneI reason as proclaimed than that majority
q e eales nave eted person be President whom
the leading seeessonis;s Of South Carolina do not ike
hecAuse majority ofthe people Of eighteen out o thirty
lhee states nave exercised, legally and eonsttutionay
the bighest anu most precious privilege conferred oh he
IN enh io person they considered tho best qualified 10
administer the AFFAIRS OF the nation South Carolina wd
destroy the only Tree Government on the face Of tho nbs
ahd the last hope Of the oppressed Of the woridi Is
Tor us In this Of Intelligence and Of manly md iara
principles to supply the future historian With ma st
iAls OF our own dishonorf Where is the man 10 ia nn
80 lost 10 the principles which governed the Father III M
Country and his compatriotH in arms that he will moi ss
with the distinguished patriot the hero Of New ORLEANS
ANDREW JAcKsos-"rnE UEiOS MUsI Ann SHALL M ppv
ITO prevent civil war It only requires faithful ana
energetic execution Of the powers conferred by lhe %
sutution and the Laws Of Congress- By judicious an
pon OF the army and navy the peace Of the country
would be preserved II sufficient force were placed IN liza
harbor Of Charleston to defend the forhcaions and other
PUBLIC property all would he safe aud South Carolina
would not make any further attempt at political suicide
go not to the sword Of Caesar to find the cause Of the
obstruction OF Roman berly-seek Il not in the eamn.
Du g 70 the forum, thtonged with inhammatory orators
anu demagogues with souls dead to their eountrys
nonol, i asa spotted with eorruption &c.
s-shAh 'lsiEned) - JOIN E. WOOL"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

A CANDID RBpLY.-Rev. DR.. Barnes being
sometimes las even younger men might be) in
clinsd TO sleep little during the sermon, a
friend who was with him in his pew one Sunday
lately, having joked him on his having nodded
nov aud then, Barnes insisted that he had been
awake all the time. "Wcll, then" said bis
friend, lean you tell me what the sermon was
about" "Yes, can" he answered sit was
about an hour and half too long %
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

PADDY's PLEAsuRE.-A travelling Irishman
who had gone the whole round of the continent,
was returning home satiated with having "seen
nothing" when, in field by the road. he saw
hghti he stopped his carriage, hurried to the
scene of action took his side, with small refer
ence to the question at ISSUE obtained his due
amount of binding bruises, and CROPPED back to
his carriage, exclaimng, by Jove, this is the
first Bit of pleasure have had since have been
from home p
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

An experienced nurse and female physician. has
Soothing Syrup for children teething, which
greatly facilitates the process of teething by
softening the gums, reducing all Inflammation
will allay all pain and is sure to regulate the
bowels. Depend upon il, mothers, 1t will give
rest to yourselves, and relief and health to your
infants. Perfectly safe in all cases. See ndver.
tisement in another column. ian 3I-ly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof. Edward d. Porter, Principal.

FALL SESSION 1860.
THE Fall and Winter Session Of this Institution will
commence on the first WEDNESDAY OF November,
aud continue five months.
Tbs buildings and grounds have been placed In com
pete order and filled up with furniture especially
adapted for tue comfort aud convenience Of Students
Rooms are furnished for the older boys in Colleges
private study, free from the confusion and restraint q
school room
The Course of1nstruetion is thorough and practical
designed to 1T young for admission our best Col
eges or fer the active duties Of the farm shop count
By the berAlity Of the Board Of Trustees the Academy
s furnished with Library of 1900 volumes and ono Of
the best collections Of Chemical and Philosophical appa
raus in the United States-thus aording facilities for
acquiring complete Scientific and Mathematical eluca
ton far superior to NEST schools In our country.
The best Teachers will be employed and no labor
aphred to secure the proper moral mental and physical
training Of tho young entrusted to his Terms
moderate. For circulars and information address,
apis Newark Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, SEWING MACHINES, &c.
VIM. H. Billany Co., successors to VIM. H.
McClees, S. Z. corner of Second and Market
Streets, have on hand and for sale, an extensive
assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Glass, Paints,
Oils, Hydraulic Cement, &C. Also, Wiley's
Plough Castings. They are agents for the sale
Of the New York Company's India Rubber Belt
ing and Steam Packing. Wheeler & Wilson'S
Celebrated Sewing Machine, the bestin the mar
ket is for sale by this firm. They are preferred
for family use TO oil others. We would advise
our friends to give them a call, feeling satisfied
that they can procure ns good articles and at as
low prices as they can be got for elsewhere. If
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
Some Of The reason t0hy Brine sells so maRy
ShoeS.

'NN"NN ~ NsN ftNeSft NAS fpHWt ottt9 ~ MQhY
Shoes;
In the firstplace, he secures large and COM
modious establishment at low figure and fits
it up in good order. buys his stock in large
quantities, thereby getting it at the lowest mar
ket prices; he has his Shoes made so that the
most fastidious cannot find fault with them; his
expenses being comparatively small, he puts his
shoes down to the lowest living rates, and then
he adyertlses literally aud as consequences he
sells his shoes off rapidly and gets the cash with
which to so in quest Of more bargains to be again
laid before his customers now at this time of the
year, when everybody is buying shoes for the
fall and winter. We would advise them to give
Birnie call, as he has on hand one of the best
assorted stocks Of Boots and Shoes that is to be
found in the State. All business in his line
promptly and personally attended to by the pro.
prietor, James W. Birnie, No. 1902 West Second
street between Shipley and Orange, Wilmington.
Del. Sign of the big Black Boot.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

CANCERS CURED.-Dr. Lesey informs the
people of Wilmington and vicinity, that he will
resume his professional duties in this city, and
will be found at Almonds Hotel, corner Fifth
and Market streets, for the CURE OF CANCERS,
on the third Saturday in January, 1861, and on
the third Saturday of every month thereafter,
until further notice, between the hours of ten
Q clock in the morning and two in the afternoon
Persons afflicted with cancerous diseases are in-
vited to call. dec lSn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
A Small Farm OF 25 or 80 Acres
for Sale or Rant.

NITuATE In Braudywine Hundred shout miles from
y Wilmington with two stone Dwellings Barn Stable
and large chicken house Is suitable for truck and
poultry farm healthy and we'll wAtsred. Enquire u
WM. MccAULLBY,
nov26 COG Market stroet, Wilmington, Del.
X ERoskNk OIL for sale By the quart or gallon. Beat
N Portland Kerosene OIL At No. Ill Market street DO,
low seeond, JAS. Q. PIoKELs.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

Thursday, January n, 1861.
Flour, &e-Sales At f6.656D6.OO for superdne aud
s6lo@725 for the better grades Rye Flour sold at "a 10
@l2o Corn Meal sold at ssio for Jersey, and $3.50
tgS60 for BrandyNins.
observation-disclosures Club sold at sl2O rye
sold at 73@T4c Germ sold at TOO for western mixed
Oats sold at 78e
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
GROVER & BAKERS
CELEBRATED FAMILY
SEWING MACHINES,

A NeV Siyls-Fsics $50. Hemmers IS extra.
This machine sews from two spools' as pur.
chased from the store, requiring no reminding of
threadi it Hens Fells, Gathers, and stitches in
a superior style, finishing each seam by its own
operation, without recourse to the hand needle
MS is required by other machines It will do
better and cheaper sewing than seamstrcss
can, even if she works for one cent an hour Send
for Circular.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
PHILADELPHIA MARKET

IhuTHsdAyl JHnuafy IL ItUI.
FLOUR, &e-flour sold at Sb505 G21S Tor good super
ane. Rye Flour sold at ASK aud Corn Meal at 81 90
" barrel
GRAIs.-whsat sold at $l3O1l SO for prime reds and
l40gib5 for white. Rye sold at TGe for Pennsylvania
Corn sold at nc for old yellow. Oats sold at a4e
for Pennsylvania
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18

WATER RENTS WATER RENTS THE bills for
1851 are now ready for payment, To all bills
not paid by the 18th day of January FIVE per
cent will be added. To those not paid before
the first Of February ten per cent will be added
II not paid by the first of March the pipes will
be cut of.
Office, Tenth and King, open all day and until
O'Clock in the evening. A. PRITcHARD,
decI-5wl Superintendent of Water Works.