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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

BREEcH-LoADTG CANNON MIR. I. II. Kuolliu
gun-snith Of oswego, N Y, has invented d
hreeth-loading cannon. Several military men
who have examined it, express great satisfaction
with il, and are convinced that 1t fills a want
long felt 1t is loaded and fred by tho simple
revolution OF wheel which may he turned by
one mao, and is capable ofbeing fired sixty times
n minute
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

COLONEL ELLswoRTn's LAST LETTER The
following letter, directed to Colonel Elsworth's
parents, was written by him the night preceding
the visit to Alexandria, which resulted in bis
death It seems from it's tone rs if the gallant
soldier must have been impressed with the fact
that the expedition would result fatally to
himself
Headquarters FIRST ZouAvgs, CAMP LIN.
COLIN, WAsHIsdTos, May 23-Ny Deqr FatAsr
and Mother: The regiment is ordered to move
across the river to night. We have no means Of
knowing what reception we are to meet with -
! am inclined to the opinion TINT our entrance
TO the city Of Alexandria will be hotly contested
as am just informed a large force have arrived
there to-day. Should this happen, my dear
parents it may be my lot to be injured in some
manner.
whatever may happen, cherish the c1nsoa
ton that was engaged in the performance Of
shcr'd duty and tonight, thinking over tie
probabilities Of the morrow and The occurrences
NJ The last, am perfectly content to nccept
whatever my fortune may be, confident Tint lie
who noteth even the fall Of a sparrow will have
some purpose even In the fate II one like me-
" My darling and ever loved parents. good
bye. God bless, protect, and care for you.
"ELMER"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

TINS U. S. Revenue CUTTER WASHINGTON
The United States Revenue Cutter Washington,
which was seized by the rebels in New Orleans
has been reconstructed at a cost OF ten thousand
dollars, and is now ready for piratical voyage
She Is armed with an eight-inch pivot columbiad
and four twelye-poundsrs.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

Gen. Pierce, OF Massachusetts,, is appointed
brigadier general, in place Of Gen. Butler, pro-
NOTED, lie is ordered to report at New York,
and will be sent to Fortress Monroe.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

AN Hour WITH GENERAL ScoTr. gentleman
who had the pleasure of a personal interview
with General Scott at his headquarters, writes
to the Chicago Tribune MS follows:
The scene on the day in question was one on
which the pencil of Leuize would dwell Loving.
" 70 the production Of painting that should lie
vivid history. General Scott suffering more
than usual by an attack Of govt, lay halt fecln.
Jog upon a lounge drawn into the center OF the
large apartment, his feet resting upon pillows
mot the Pillow of Tennessee, upon whom, if the
fellow does not retreat to ditch be will set his
foot presently.
On the wall opposite the lounge occupied by
Gen. Scott were suspended two large military
maps of Virginia md Maryland, with all their
careful details, closely presenting the country,
its features, accesses, Businesses aud approaches
1t was noticeable that about Hnrper's Ferry.
Richmond and Norfolk we're drawn large circles,
within which the details became more minute,
with symbols and signs abundant Of Significance
to military men, the key 10 which belongs to the
War Office.
BY Gen. scott's side lay a long light reed,
which he made use of in pointing to diff rent
localities on these maps. Aids amanuenses,
advisers, all were busy, quietly aud all without
stir or confusion. 1t is enough to know that the
government is thoroughly at work in all its
departments Tor the crushing out of treason, and
that Gen. Scott il u close aud voluntary "pri-
soner" to dunes whose execution will make the
setting sun Of the old hero ilusIrious in all time
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

General Beauregard has arrived in Richmond,
and Is busiy engaged in preparing the cOnfed-
crate troops for action. lie is in good health
and Us energetic as usual.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

On Friday night the Prince William Cavalry
burned the toll-bridge over the occuquan River
-i6 miles from Alexandria--tO the waters edge,
involving s.. 900 loss to the owners.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
Files and Rasps Re-out, and made
equal to new.

M AZ ne Old Stand No. 2ll Nev Street.
(Nrar the barley sheaf Hotel second sirsst 49,.
PHILADELPHIA ' ''-'' 'iA'''
Az work done at this estabshtnent ,rar..n,.a .t -
a swing OF Fifty per cent. ''AA'eu soou al
al. aits9 assortment Of NEW FILES, on hand Whole
SAFE ani Aelail at Manufacturers Prices 'A1 ""o'e
hpssm j. b. SMITH.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

Seventy Of the eigthy-three votes cast in
Portsmouth, Va, against secession, 'rere by rife
company who we're Immediately disarmed and
dsbanded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

The prize commissioners At New York have
given ap the schooner George NJ. Smith, from
Wilmington, North Carolina, it having been
shown that she cleared before the fifteen days
allowed by the Presidents proclamati on expired.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

Ile NoveTnmsuJis undoubtedly on the eve Of
making impsrinnl movements towards an attaek
On haFp'rs Ferry. They will take place as
quietly 81 when Alexandria was occupied. The
rebels evidently fear an attack at an early day,
as 'ney have burned many Of the bridges on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
DISSOLUTION.

fNHB conartnershp heretofore existing under the
and title of Miller Stephens DeapAin Co, in Will
mingun, Del Is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
BY the Withdrawal u Joseph Miller john T. Miller and
Francis - Miller The business will he continued by
uaorge W. Stephens and James l.. Deapain, under the
firm of STEPHENS h DELApLA1N, who are duly
authorized to settle the accounts Of the old firm.
GEORGE W. STEPHENS,
JAMES L. DELAPLAIN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
Co-Partnership Notice,

inHE Undersigned this day purchased Of william
Pyle his Patent Leather Factories Tools and Fixtures,
and his stock Of Leather, and viii continue the business
Of manufacturing Patent peAther, under the hrm Of C.
j. PYLE. CYRUS PYLE
JOSEPH PYLE.
May lsl. IsB-2i.lm
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
DIED.

McD0WELL.-At her residence, at Aiiddletown,
Del, on the 18th inst, Mrs ELIZA MCDOWELL,
wife of Jnmes B Mcdowell, aged "a years.
CRAlG.--On the 20th instant, of dropsy Of the
brain, MANY WILCOX, only child of DR.. James
nnl days.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

Major General Mecelland, on entering western
Virginaw,t1 his Ohio troops, Issued procama-
ton 4anog loyal citizens Of peace and protec-
lion aud Observation-Disclosures with their slaves, and
melting them to sustain the government and re-
pudiate the traitors.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

col. John G. Fremont has been appointed
Major-General'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

Carl Sclura has been deprived OF the grati6-
cation ot protesting with his brigade to Fort
ress Monroe. His leave Of absence as Minister
to Spain has been revoked, and he will at once
enter Upon the discharge Of his diplomatic du-
ties at Madrid.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
NOTICE.

(iHARLEs NJ ALLNOND having this day made An A..
slgam9nt Of all Of his property 10 the Undersigned Tor
tue equal benefit Of his all persons claim
against Tho said Charles NJ Almond are hereby notasd
mako pay ment to " -''' VIII
v c GILPIN
WM. II. ALMOND.
o. n,.t' ,.,.-.. ,-,o.,.. ", u, PARADISE,
wilmington, May 18th, 1861 -l7.lm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
BOARDING.
At No sos Marker straet

III IVU QUO NIarHeC Stroet
TUE subscriber has taken The new house ereetsd nv m
Baker, NJ QUO Market Street, aud fted il up In eeoi
he 9r ns accommodation If boraders either BY the weak
Dr GAY, Those wishing quiet and convenient home are
myi5tf AMELIA poutNso,,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

Ex-Gov. Frank Thomas, the ''old War Horse. ,.
was nominated for Congress at Frederick, Md,
on Saturday, on the twentieth ballot, for the
district composed of Washington, Frederick and
Allegheny counties. lie is an unconditional
Union man,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

The Postmaster General will suspend all postal
Service in the States o. Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas,
from and after tho 3lst instant Letters for
offices closed by this order will be forwarded to
the dead-letier office, except those for Western
Virginia, which will be sent to Wheeling.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
BREAST PIN LOST.

DURING the Presentation reremonesA at tho wilmington
in the Halla
BLACK CROSS BREASTPIN,
OF large size the is tipped on the ends with gold
and Is without the pin, Whoever will return II to the
Librarian at the Institute Hall will b. satisfactorily
warded. my gi-3t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
MILITARY TACTICS
BRICKS! BRICKS!

BRICKS! BRICKS!
~ supsari6ers having purchased the Drek Var ia,
a., Y owned by samuel Mocaulley deed, at gevsntb
aug walnut streets Inform the citizens Of wi1nir a
manufacture Of 'N' W" 'Vhuuu' the
ALL KINDS OF BRICKS
la w. pssi manner At the usual prices The Yard VIII
'e - i,v,gstiY under the charge Of Mr. jacob Lewis
- "Vop laken IN exchange for Brick
W., ,,a MURPHY a COWPERTHWAIr
nov In, '"'hi' THos. COwpIRIHWAfr
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

PoLlTIcAL OPINIONS CoLoRRD ny DEGREE.
OF LArITuDE.-A gentleman of this city who lcft
New Orleans q week two since says that lie
took passage for st. Louis in steamer full of
passengers. AT first nothing was heard but Sc
cession sentiments. aud one would have supposed
that the feeling was universal, but after a por-
ton Of those on board had been lauded at nnd
below Memphis the Union men, before silent,
began 10 declare their opinions, waxing louder
and louder as each degree of latitude was passed
until at last, as the region Of northern Kentucky
and the free States above was reached, it sweiled
into such unanmity as to exceed even the Sc
cussion triumph Of the early period Of the trip
1t needs but lifting away Of the reign of terror
to emaucipate the South from the rebels who
now domineer over them.--Bo ton 7farelicy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

TIE CnRoSoLOGY OF SECESSION NORTH Caro-
lima is the eleventh in chronological order of the
rebellious Stntes. The following table shows the
date of the passage of ordinances of Secession:
/. South Carolina, December %.
.. Mississippi, January Q.
9, Alabama, January IL.
a. Florida, january II.
g. Georgia, January 10.
9. Louisiana, January 20.
Z. Texas, February l.
Virginia, April IL.
0. Arkansas, May 6.
10 Tennessee, May 9.
II. North Carolina May II.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31

MUrlok.-There is no place in the city Of Wilmington
~ where Coal OIL OIL Lampa be- had cheaper or Ia
greater variety than At CLEMENT b. sAlYfa's,
nov 10 No 302 Market streat
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27
STEAMER " AR EAGLE, June 20, 1861.

STEAMER WAR EAGLE, June 20, 1861.
Hon. c. C.. Andrecs, VIM. J. Parsons, H. 2.
Mitchell and others;-st Cloud. Minnesota.
GENTS lowing to the short supply of
swords in the East, the "trusty blade"
provided through your kindness, only
reached me this morning at St. Paul.
In reply to the aattering note of the
18th ult. accompanying your gift, have
to say, that it shall be my highest ambi-
ton only to use it in support of the old
Flag-the union of the States-and the
Constitutional Government of our common
country.
I re- olce to know that in this instance,
as in thousands of others, gentlemen of all
parties, forgetting past differences, are de-
termined to strike, home for God, and
truth, and right.
Gratefully accepting the rendered wea-
pom, conclude by assuring you that it
shall be returned with no stain of dishon-
Or upon its blade, or he who yields it,
with that blade beside him, will sleep afar
from home and kin, that lasting sleep
which knows no earthly waking.
Sincerely yours,
STEPHEN MILLER.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27
Sarcastic.

Hon. Edward Bates has written a
couple Of letters Of reply to John Minor
Bolts, from the latter of which we extract
the following bitterly sarcastic paragraphs:
My heart is sorrowful when contem-
plate the present degradation of Virginia.
GLOW are the mighty fallen!" With the
loss Of her power she has lost all prestige
also, and can no longer lead the people
and direct the eounsels of other States
She remembers her patriots and sages of
former times, only to boast Of them-not
to initiate their talents and virtues, but,
by implicit faith, to impute to the present
generation the posthumous reputation of
the glorious dead. Formerly she proudly
marched in the van Of all the States now
she creeps in the rear of South Carolina,
and consents to be detailed as a picquet
guard, to man an outpost of tho "Cotton
States. :"
Poor old Virginia! In my heart pity
her. Already they boast in the South
that they have transferred the seat Of wal
from their homes to yours. And soon
their devosring legions will be upon you
to eat up your substance and do your 70.
ting at the disunion election. Now mark
my prophecy: Unless Virginia, by a rap.
id revolution, redeem herself from the
gulf that lies open just before her, she
will be degraded, impoverished and dis
membered. For her I hope almost against
hope. -.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27
Glorious Union Victory in Ken
lucky. .,. -,

The returns from the Kentucky election
indicate that the Union men have made a
clean sweep in that noble State. They
have probably carried all tho ten members
Of Congress, save, perhaps, the First Dis
trict, in which Burnett, secession, Is elect
ed. The majorities are enormous. Those
opposing the Unisn, -polled the feeblest
kind Of q vote, and made . wonderfatex-
hibition Of weakness. ,1j<'s:r -.
=. The venerable patriot and statesman,
Hon. John j. Crittenden, is elected ~ q
splendid vote. in the. Ashland. District.
His success will in an especial manner Al .lper
gladden. the hearts Of Unionsman from
Maine to California. From his talents
and influence We have much TO hope for
in the Congress which is room e meet.
After service.in thg Senate ofIhalf cen
tury, Mr.. Crittepden, at the age Of seven
ty-six, goes to the House of Represen-
tativesy where he will occupy = position
similar to that Of John o. Adatass aid
ColoDel Benton, vho,in their Old age2 we're
returned to that body z 'sioreeyy, is f,eIs
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27

SECOND REGlMENr-.-Capt. Bishop, Of
Chattield, with his company, took up hi
quarters ut Fl. Smelling, on last Sabbath
The Rochester Volunteers went into quar-
tiers on Monday afternoon. 1t is unde,
command Of Capt VIM Markham, whe
has seen service heretofore. Capt. Skoro
with his full St. Peter company, is at Fort
Ridgcly, ready to be mustered into ser
vice.
Capt. Dehereux, of the Ramsey Cou Mt,
Volunteers, on Monday reported full ranks
to the Adjutant General, and was ordered
to report his Company at Fort Smelling on
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. jeff: Davis gives levees Gin right
Of her position as wife of the President!
They must be wonderful affairs.
The 100000 loan of Pennsylvaui.
has :.becn taken at par.
INTERNATIONAL HorEL.-Col. Belote,
formerly of the Mershant's Hotel, St.
Paul, will take charge of this large and
commodious hotel on the 1st of July. It
is furnished with the elegant furniture
just removed from the Winslow House,
St. Anthony. MIR. Vebber, the incompa-
ratle clerk of the old Merchants, will take
charge of affairs at the new establishment,
and under his administration, the Inter
national cannot but be more popular than
was the Merchants, being also more com.
modious. We hope our readers will not
fail to stop with Col. Belote when they
visit St. Paul.
An order was lately received in Phila'
delphia from Napoleon III for pair Of
skates, which when the Philadelphia ska.
ting Club learned they had pair made
and sent as present. They were Of solid
steel, with silver buckles, and were for.
warded in black walnut box.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27
Correspondence.
Fr. ABERcRoMB1E. June is, 1861.

Fir. ABERcRoMB1E, June IS, 1861.
EDITOR DEMocRAr:-Having just re-
turned from Otter Tail Lake and beyond,
and thinking that anything savoring of
Forest or Prairie is acceptable to your rea-
ders, jot down few observations made
during the trip.
Otter Tail Lake is the largest of an in
finite number Of lakes putting their sur
plus waters into the Red River. The
main Red River, called above the lake
"Otter TAIL" flows through it. A point
near the mouth of the Otter Tail has been
selected as a site for town, and is known
to the enterprising few in that locality as
Otter Tail city.
Departing from the ancient custom of
building city first, then calling it, our
more modern civilizers are content to call
and leave to a succeeding generation the
building Of it; perhaps better plan, being
more equal distribution Of the labor
So Otter Tail city will probably become
quite "place" in the course of time, as
it only remains to build great number Of
houses.
The lake is ten Or more miles in length
and perhaps four or five in width, surroun-
ded with alternating patches of timber and
prairie. Its pure, limpid waters furnish
that most superior of fishes, the white
fish, as well as every other sort peculiar to
Northern waters. The location of the city
is most delightful spot. The long ave-
nues between the heavy belts Of timber,
stretching away to the north and east, the
blue SUBMITS of the Leaf Mountains to
the sauthward, the expanse Of smooth
prairie reaching to Battle Lake and beyond
to the southwest, with the beautiful lake
in front, combine to render the view from
this point perfectly charming.
I found Mr.. Morse, of Little Falls, the
present incumbent Of the Registers Office
under the new Administration, just domi-
ciled. Il Is expected that the Land Of
fee will be removed to some point on the
stage route from St. Cloud to Abercrom-
bic. Although located in central part
of the District, it is far from any travelled
route and the face Of the mail carrier is
only seen twice during the month, hence
this movement.
Mr.. Donald Mcdonald is one Of the ex-
traordinary characters Of the Otter Tail
population. He has resided in the Indian
country long time: as trader, and has had
ample opportunity to observe tie Indian
character, which he seems to understand
very we'll. H.,
Not particular in his selection Of goods
for the trade, whisky often forms the bulk
l Of his outfit, and as Indians are not slow in
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27

DROWNED. Yesterday afternoon a
young man by the name Of Patrick Scan
Ian, together with half dozen others
went bathing off the point of the island
opposite the lower levce. Seaman not be-
ing q very expert swimmer was carried by
the current, so far into the water that he
could not recover the shore, and before any
one could reach him, he went under: The
body was recovered in short time after
wards.-Roneev 22d. "a X -: H.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27
I Never Dodge.

Dying words often present a solemn and
suggestive study. The innermost charac-
ter of man is thus revealed, and as he
draws near to the end of existence his
vision seems to become purgod, and as h6
gazes into the on-coming strangeness Of
the future, he sometimes reflects in his
speech the marvels and mysteries that
are dawning upon his spirit At such /.
moment utterances may be- dropped
charged with such double meaning as
we might expect at the confines where
two forms of existence meet and mingle.
Wolfe's dying expression, when tcld that
the enemy ran-"Then God be praised, 1
shall die happy" the final words of his
wounded antagonist, when informed that
his end was approaching-"so much the
better; I shall not live then to see the
surrender Of Quebec" the generous lam
guage Of Sidney-that model Of reproach-
less chivalry-who, on the field Of Zutpen,
passed the untasted cup of water from his
parched lips to poor soldier, exclaiming,
Thy necessity is greater than mine;"
the dying direction attributed to Desaix,
Glide my death, for it might dishearten
the troops" Nelson's ejaculation, "Thank
God, I have done my duty" Goethe's
call for more light; Pitts cry, "My coun-
try, oh, my country" and Webstcr's, 81
still live," these all have become world
renowned. They will never perish from
our literature or our traditions. But in
none Of these famous instances Is there
aught more of the really moral sublime to
be found than In those touching words, a.
most the last spoken on earth, by our la
mented and gallant Greble. When beg
ged by several officers to retreat, he re.
fused; and then, when they besought
him to take at least as much care of him
self as others did, and dodge the balls; he
replied, III never dodge ?' In that briet
sentence did he compress the whole duty
Of soldier and patriot. There is nothing
brilliant OF dramatic in his unaffected re-
ply; it was heard only by the handful of
regulars who stood with him round his
his gun; but We venture to predict that
these artless and heart-spokcn words will
survive among the enduring memorials of
the war, and become historic. never
dodge! How few Of our vaunted great
men, in such an hour eff mortal danger,
could sincerely make so noble confess
sion! Henceforward let it be inscribed
on the banners Of our advancing hosts, rs
the individual sentiment of every patriot
in the ranks-I never dodge! When the
welcome battle-cry is proclaimed from line
to line, let the answering response of each
man be- never dodge. Let bullets fly,
or let the bugle sound retreat, bit be it
still the watchword and inspiration of the
soldier of freedom, as he fronts the bat
terry of the foe-I never dodge !-PAW.
Inquirer.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-06-27
Minnesota and Pacific Railroad,

Rumorsh ave prevailed for the past four
or five days, that gentlemen Of capital
from Dayton, Ohio. were about closing
contract with the Minnesota and Pacific
Railroad Company to complete and equip,
with cars running, by the first Of January
next, that portion Of the road extending
from St. Paul to St. Anthony. We are
this morning pleased to announce to our
readers, that these rumors have not prov
ed unfounded. Yesterday, the parties de-
posted with the Governor, in 7compliance
with the law of last session, the required
amount to be forfeited to the State, unless
this portion of the road be so completed
and in operation by the commencement Of
the year 1862. The deposit was made in,
$4,000 of Ohio SKIES Of the recent issue of
par "Union Bonds" put in here at; the
rate of 80 cents on the dollar, and $1,000
of Minnesota State Interest Warrants,
which latter securities are payable by law,
out of the first moneys that come into the
Treasury of our State. The above class of
Ohio skies are redeemable inA1866, and
the whole han was taken at par within,
the past two months. Taking, then, this
$1,000 Of Ohio stocks at ten per cent. dis
count, and the $4,000 Of our own par obi
cations, it will be seen that the securities
Deposited amount to SIC, 200-the frac-
ton Of 5000 being over and above the
sum required by law: - ! - y .
The contractors left on the Keokuk yes
terday at BOOB, and will, Of course, imme-
diately prepare to commence work upon
the road. From what we know of them,
they are not the men to make present Of
$11 900 to Minnesota, just for the fun Of
the thing.-St Paul Press 26th.
We learn from the Pioneer that the
firm making the deposit is D. Winters
g. Son.