Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
rnrEnnsrINe LECTURE.

o not always treat exclusively Of temperance,
ut range over q wider field OF morals, under
ging which however, is the great social evil,
On this occasion, Notwithstanding
here was no published announcement of the
.eclure-for which the committee deserve n
attendance was larger than OH
my previous Lecture, arising doubtless from the
act that it was noised about during that and
he previous day that Mr.. Wiswell intended to
talk" to the members instead Of presenting
studied discourse.
He did talk to them, and in O most felicitous
style. His usual happy manner Of dealing with
Iacts was greatly enlivened by the introduction
Of an occasional vein of pleasantly, keen irony,
and homely illustration, which seemed to rivet
bis audience to him during the one hour and
qHarier he occupied in speaking. We shall not
attempt tv give his language nor make an effort
10 report his remarks, but we may give from
memory such ideas and points as he touched
upon.
He said there were proper times for max
ing comparisons of things which interest the
people and by doing so now we might see what |
progress we had made since we have become q
nation. Il was the duty Of great people to
know whether they were improving or degene-
rating physically, morally intellectually. The |
material out of which this nation WAS formed |
was of the highest order. No nation ever had |
for its basis better stuff. The intense hatred Of
tyranny which characterized the fathers of the
republic and the men whose public career ante
dated the revolutionary period, coupled with
their yet more intense love Of liberty, gave birth
to u degree of patriotism that had not its equal
in the world in point of endurance, daring or
fervency
The revolution brought to the surface, great
characters Patriots, sages and statesmen who
perhaps, had never been known but for the
deadly strife for Independence which at that
time took place. Orators, too, came forth, and
as if by magic giants in intellect and courage
filed the council chambers Of the young repuh
lie. They were men of principle, not politicians.
II they had their party predictions, they also
had an inherent sense Of honor which ever pre-
vented them from yielding themselves up body
and soul, to the baseness which marks the char
aoter and actions Of our politicians and many of
the so-cnlled statesmen of this day. Their sense
of justice as firmly implanted in their hearts
as was the great love Of law, liberty and popular
rights which they successfully secured to their
posterity. In those days statesman could be-
in some sense, politician without losing either
bis own self respect or the respect of his fellows
not 80 now, however. Statesmen degene-
rate into the politician, and the idol before
which they bow down is office. To reach this
object of their ambition they will travel through
long, weary, toilsomc roAds of political disgrace,
shame, inconsistencies and deccptiOns Of all
kinds and if in reaching out to grasp it even
their country's honor should stand between, it
must be showed out of the way. They are in
pursuit of office, and must have it,
The right of suffrage in those days meant
more than it does now. Then, men voted as il
they felt the responsibility of the solemn duty
they we're performing to their country. They
reflected upon the effect Of their vote upon the
laws and interests of the land. Now the good
of the country enters not into the account, but
he purity is everything "Elect the whole ticket
is the only prominent principle at our elections
and the question is not whether this or that
measure Of public interest shall prevail, but
whether this or that man shall enjoy the emolu-
ments and patronage of office
The speaker alluded briefly to the present
national troubes and quoted from many em-
nent authorities to show that this Union cannot
must not be divided. The cause for which we
are contending now is the sane cause as that for
which Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Adams,
and the old heroes and patriots contunded in
the earlier days of the Republic; and if they
were here to-day, striving as they did in those
heroic days, for human liberty, they would be
called aboliiiouists as many now are, who are
following the self-sacrfciug examples of those
good and great men.
The speaker touched upon many points of in
terest to our people, and drew n somewhat
sombre picture of contrast between the grave,
dignifed and venerable body OF men which com
posed the Continental Congress of l775-G, and
the present gathering of politicians in the
national ''beur garden at Washington. We
shall not attempt to follow him, however, in this
forcible and somewhat ludicrous picture as he
drew IL. II commended itself By reHson of iis
truthfuness, 10 the appreciation of all who heard
it, and more than once exercised the risibililes
Of the audience.
The meeting was opened with an impressive
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Dickerson who also
closed it with Benedcon. Itis expected that
this gentleman will deliver the next lecture Of
the course, the time aud place of which we will
iuform our readers of, il it shall be furnished u.s.
The exercises of the evening were enlivened
by several National and Temperance songs by
the Wilmington and Gee Club under the di-
rection Of Mr.. Triggs. The audience dispersed
highly pleased with the entertainment.
NEW horEL.-Parties have purchased of j. n.
Head, about FIVE acres of the Lowering property
lying near the Brandywine, and the road lead
ing to Riddles factory, for the use OF VIM d.
Chesnut and Christian Krauch who arc now
erecting frame building about forty feet long
by twenty wide, two stories and half high, for
a hotel or boarding house. There is a fine
stream of water running through the centre of
the property on which they design to construct
fish pond, fountain, Sc, aud they also intend
to clear up the bushes and underground among
the trees and take every requisite step to beau.
tify the grounds and render them attractive.
We very much querc however, whether "IIottl"
is wanted in that section of the city, especially
if the "sylsan grove" should resolve itself into
lager beer garden. In such an event lots for
private residences thereabout will not sell very
rapidly.
RoBDED,-Alfred II. Wootteu, Attorney. len
eral of the State Of Delaware, was taken sudden
ly i'll at the Continental hotel in Philadelphia,
last Friday evening, and colorel waiter named
James Allen took him in charge. On Saturday
morning the Attorney General alleged that he
had been robbed of SllS, and had Allen arrest
cd on the charge of theft, aud after n hearing
he was held in $500 bail for second bearing
ENTEnpRIsINo.-J T. Head, has sold an acre
and half of the Lowering property, near Rid
dies lane, to Willinm Forrest, of this city, for
$3I6, and MIR. F. has already sold two building
lots to other parties, who design to erect dwell.
lings on them. Mr. Heald's sales of this pro-
perty, amounts to $4,000 the past season, and
he has bids for several other lots.
soLD.-Thomas II. Baynard, guardian of
minor children of James W. Price, decd, sold at
auction at Almonds hotel on Tuesday. two
thirds of the property on King street, above 9Th,
to James Bradford, for $l,700; who had pre-
viously bought One-third Of the property from
other parties, and intends to occupy it with his
family.
DRop.-The directors of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
have number of workmen engaged at the foot
of Fourth street, under the direction of Mr..
Cosdon, making large drop to be attached to
one of the company's wharves in Southwark,
Philadelphia. 1t is intended to raise or lower
at pleasure, to run cars on board of steamers
HENRY WARD BREcHER.-By our advertising
column il will no seen the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher is engaged to lecture at the Wilmington
Institute on Friday evening next, Goth inst
Mr.. Beeoher has mover been in Wilmington. nnd