davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
PROCLAMATION OF THE PREsI-
DENT.
BLOCKADE OF THE Seeded PORTS.

The President has issued proclamation state
ing that, whereas, m instruction ug inst the
Government Of the United States has broken out
in the States OF South Carolina, Georsia. Ala
hama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas.
and the laws OF the United for the collection OF
the revenue cannot be eifectually executed there
in, ooDformably to that provision Of the Consi
tutioh which requires the duties to be uniform
throughout the United States aud further, that
a combination OF persons, engaged in such in
surrection, have threatened to gran, pretended
letters OF matqne, to authorize the bearers there
of to commit assault gu the lives, vessels aud
property Of good citizens Of tho oouury, lawfully
engaged in commerce M the high seas aud in the
waters OF the United States and whereas, the
President snys nm Executive proclamation has
been already issued, requiring the persons en-
gagged in these disorderly proceedings to desst
therefrom calling out militia force for the
purpose Of depressing the same, and convenng
Congress in extraordinary session to deliberate
and determine thereon, the President, with
view 10 the same purposes before mentioned, and
10 the protection Of the public peace. mud the
lives aud property of the orderly citizens pursu-
ing their lawful occupations, until Congress shall
have assembled and deliberated on the said uu-
lawfal proceedings, or until the same shall have
ceased, he has further deemed advisable to set
on foot II blockade Of the ports within the States
aforesaid, in pursuance Of the laws Of the United
States aud law of nations in such cases provided.
For this purpose a competent force will be post d
so rs to prevent the entrance Of exit OF vessels
from the ports aforesaid. II, therefore, with u
view to violate such blockade, any vessel shall
attempt to leave any of the said ports, she will
be duly warned by the commander Of oue of said
blockading vessels, who will endorse on her
register the fact and date OF such warning; and
il the same vessel shall again attempt to enter
or leave the blockaded port, she wall be captured
and sent to the nearest convenient port for such
proceedings against her aud her cargo as may
he deemed advisable.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
TO THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEERS.


Our Countrys in danger Spring forth TO her side
up freemrn aud serve her Whatever bstde.
No stranger now threatens 10 strike from afar-
Her foes are her children the sous Of her care
Say shall We lOlterf Too long have we staid,
Up upl we will save her, God he our aid.
By the deeds Of our slres, their anguish and iears
when born amid carnage and Graded In tears,
The thunder OF cannon her lullaby song,
They shed their last f,dfop to save her from wrOnF
by the fame Of our dies, our eluntry, swear
10 rescue, Or falling, her ruin to share
Her ruin Rise Brothers march on 10 the siilie.
Farewell TO our homes aud those deArer than life,
nur wives and cur ehiidren-wsll loved are ye all
hut our Country Is dearer, go at her call,
Up Brothers, and onward We rush to the fight
Farewell TO onr loved ones aud God for the Right
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

AnrnUR's IloNE MAoAzlsE.-This sterling
Magazine for Nay is On our table. A most de-
voted friend is Arthur to home culture md
moral taste Ills little periodical is a gem in its
way, and is one of the most welcome Of all the
visitors at our sanotum. We often wonder how
home Gun b complete without this charming
work in it.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

Tho Richmond Enquirer officially announces
that on Thursday, the 18th Of April the Virginia
Convention passed an ordinance of accession
The Convention is lifting with closed DOORS but
the flag Of the Confederate States containing
eight stars, is displayed over the Capitol The
Enquirer inlimates that there we're but few dis
ssnting voices on the passage Of the ordinance,
and says, with significance, that its submission
to the people will he n matter Of form and not of
coaissfn
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

Men are running to and fro in our city, with
guns and rifles on their shoulders. They are
determined to give the enemies Of their country
q warm reception.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

The steamer HaLaaq has been purchased by
the Confederacy, and will be converted into
war steamer to carry eight guns, in addition to
pivot gun.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

HNEWtN Ut uVF INNVN NtHNH"5'
To George W. Brown, Mayor of Baltimore;
Dear Sir:-I appreciate your kind attention
to our wounded aud dead, and trust that at the
earliest moment the remains of our fallen will
he returned to us. | am overwhelmed with sur
prise that the peaceful march Of American citi-
zens over the common highway to the defence OIL
our common capital should be deemed aggressive
to Baltimoreans. Through New York the march
was iriumphal,
(Signed,) joins A. AsnRENs,
Governor Of Massachusetts,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
JOHN A. ANDREW.
"Governor Of Massachusetts.

BALTIMORE, April ~, 1851.
Hon joins a. ANDREW, Gov. Of Massachusetts,:
Sir-No one depoies the sad events Of yester-
day in this city more deeply than myself; but
they were inevitable. Our people viewed the
passage of armed troops to another Sta'e through
the streets us an invasion of our soil, aud could
not be restrained. The authorities exerted them
selves to the best Of their ability, but with only
partial success. Gov. Hicks was present, and
concurs in all my views as to the proceedings
now necessary for our protection. When are
these scenes to cease? Are we to have war Of
sections God forbid The bodies Of the Mas
sachusoits soldiers could not be sent to Boston,
as you requested, all communication between
this city amt Philadelphia by railroad, and with
Boston by steamers having ceased, but they have
been placed in cemented cofiius, and will be
PLACED with proper funeral ceremonies in the
mausoleum OF Green Mount Cemetery, where
they shall be retained until further directions
are received from you. The wounded are ten
derby cared for appreciate your offer; but
Baltimore will claim it as her right to pay oil
expenses Incurred.
Very respectfully, YOUR obi servant,
GEORGE W. Bows,
Mnxor of Enlsimurp
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

Nr. Editor and Dear SH;--As you published
in your paper that every man should join the
army nnl fight for the Union, |, therefore, as
native Of Delaware, will join in the Wilmington
militia II you will send ms word il any OF the
regiments is not made up yet, you may either
send young man for me, or write for me, as |
am no, acquainted with any one in Wilmington.
Yours truly,
w. j.. c.
NJ c...,n. gtrna, nhstad.1,hfa
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
The Attack on the MAasaehusetts Troop
at baltimore.

Correspondence Jstirea Governor Aad'sip and
Mayor Brorn.
Upon learning of III, death of the Massachn-
sets men at Baltimore, on Friday, Governor
Andrew Immediately sent the following dispatch
to the Mayor of Baltimore -
al pray you to cause the bodies of our Massa-
chusetts soldiers dead iu Baltimore to he i'm
mediately laid out, preserved IN ice, and tenderly
sent forward by express TO me. All expenses
will be paid by this Commonwealth.
(Slgned) JoHs A. ANDREW.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

The Family Ca thartIc PILL IL a
geute Int active CathArtic which tho propr.tDr has
utel IN his praetirh more VI than twenty years.
This constantly incraas- I ling demand ffom thoga
VINO nave long used the - Pill LIS and the ssiAfAc-
ZION which all express III = regard to iheif use, has
Induced me to place them within the roach Of AT,
Tie Protesslan well - know that different Ca.
thartics net on different q, PORTIONS Of the bowels.
The FAMILY Ca - ruART1C PILL
has, with due reference to- This well established iAct
been Compounded from a variety Of the pHrsst We
Betable Extracts which - act alike on every ulri "
the alimentary canal aud = are good and ~ ~ il,
all cases where CnthArtc Is needed, such as DE,
hANuEMtNrS Of tho E lsrOMAC sLEEPI-
Mss, PAINS IN TIE BACK AND LOIEs, los
IlAENEss, PAIN AND O. SORENESS OVER TuE
WHOLE BODY, from sud den rold, which frequent.
" " neglected, end In y long e0urse OF Ever
LOSS OF APPETITE, A ~, CREEPING SENSATION
uf COLD OVER THE ~ BODY REsTL gssNRss
HEApACHE, or WEIGHT e IN THE HEAD, all IN,
fLAMM ATORY d. e lSEAsEs WORMS IN
CHILDREN or ADULTS, a RHEUMATIsM n eresi
PURIFIER Of the BLOOD = aud many disea ses 10
which flesh Is heir too g numerous to mention in
this advertisement. DOSE to o.
PRICE THREE DIMES.
The LIVER INvIGORATOR and FAMILY CA
rHARTIC PILLS are for sale by A, II. Grimshaw Co |
Edward DringhurEt Co., Henry Brinehurst Whining.
on, Delaware aud by pruggistE generally, and sold
sholesale by tho Trade in ail lhi large towns.
s. I. W. SANFORD, NJ. b,
Ma pfsrtnrer and Promotion
maFsOtf aOs Broadway New YOrE.
lust opened a new China stori At No. III Market 81
l.aI aNaa all I'D. ~.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

APPoISTED.-Ieaao L Crouch has been ap.
pointed Mail Agent on the Delaware Railroad,
vice Isaiah II, Thomas.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

We arc told that when the gallant Massachu'
sets regiment was going on board the steamer
Maryland, at Havre-dc- Grace, on Saturday. two
sscessiouis;s smuggel themselves en- board at
the same time. They were, however pointed
out to the commanding officer, who Immediately
placed guard ebou, the traitors, aud they were
watched and followed wherever they went about
the boat, until at las. taking the hint, they went
ashore, followed by the guard
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

fpbHkef ~ Ih0 kenNt1.
10 hereby certify that the foregoing Is true copy OF
OF the Geneial Assembly II the State Of Delaware
entitled Eau Act 10 Provide for the Registration Of Births
Marriages and Deaths" passed at Dover, February 2Sh
1851 the same having been by me compared with the
original roll now ts In my office,
In witness Whereof have hereuuio set my hand aud
affixed the feal OF my office at Dover ibis twelfth
ID day Of March, 10 the year of Lord thousand
eight hundred and slxiy'one
EDWARD RlDGEty,
mar e2ln Secretary Of the state OF Delaware
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
R0CKLAND NURSERY.

DURE HOLLAND GIN, ier sale bg
L V c. dnpis, nth and Market
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

PROCEEDINGS OF COuECiL.-C0uncil met on
Thursday evening.
The street committee reported that they had
settled with Terrence Br1gemau for removing
ashes, and had Cancelled the articles of agree.
ment
The committee reported that they had not yet
succeeded in renting the mill purchased of Jas
h. Price & Co., aud were continued.
The committee reported that they had ex-
ahmed lien book, and had the names of per
sons who have paid for paving, SO, stricken Of.
The ordinance providing for the appoin tment
Of five night wAtchmen and lamp lighters for
tue ensuing year ut a salary of $3.50, was read
n third time and passed by unanimous vote.
Il is to 60 into operation on the 18th of May
The term will commence and end on the second
Thursday in October
The ordinance concerning the garbage was
taken up. 1t provides that persons may place
on the pavement in front Of their houses, in
tight vessels, such slops as may accumulate, to
be removed by person employed by the city.
1t passed unanimously.
An ordinance increasing the salary Of the
Auditor and Register from $500 to $500 was
read third time and passed by unanimous
vote.
An ordinance concerning awnings was taken
up and passed. ltpermls persons TO cover their
pavements with material other than canvas.
On motion the new law in regard to the ap.
pontment of FIRE wardcns was, referred to the
committee on fire companies.
Petitions were received asking the erection Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6-Gen Butler In 4 letter to the
Secretary Of War; says that the Withdrawing Of his forces
lterferSs with his schemes for capturing large number
OF slaysL
WASHINGTON Aug. 6-In the Senate to-day Mr.. Saulg.
berry moved the recommendation Of certain amendments
to the Federal Constitution. In view Of early a6-
journment Of Congress- his motion voted DOM by
years IL and nays ~
The cOnfSeatOn bill, As amended by the Houss, was
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

BAD CAsx-Jobn Sullivan, member Of the - h
Regiment of Mississippi Volunteers found himself befo e
the MAYOR yesterday charged with attempting violence
upon midi aged female named Susan Lavender. II, r
story that Sullivan invaded her apartment about die
ner time, Monday, ard begged for something to eat
Sac divided her scanty meal with him. and then be 80 red
her by the throSt and would have ms Treated her, had
she rot screamed FOR assistance. Sullivan represents the
case ia quite different light aud GeCl Tres that the vic
lenee on biz par in consequence Ct an attempt Of
the complainant to ssiEds him out Of 81 So Several
fms1 witnesses Introduced to su6s;aniste the
custton, one OF whom-the lAndlady, Mr.. Emma Whit
tughan-was detained the charge Of keeplDg
disorderly house. The prisoner rem nded 10
his trial before the Hustings Court, nett week The
house st which the is said to haJ taken place
Is situated on the south side Of the Ba,ln Tenth
s;rest
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

Up AslN.-Ers. Aou o'Rel'y is unfOrtunst,. Her
husband vas rees tly killed .h, in the srycs of the
Confederate States and that she is "a lone wilder
MD two small ehider" her nsighbors, o. the same
tvsy trying get rid ct her she says by pro-
vokng her into quarrels and then applying 20 magis-
trtte or a peace warrant She brought before he
Mayor FRIDAY in this way and the dismissed
Yesterday she appeared again, on complaint Of hrs.
Mary GLEASON, .ho ssgEed her tongue rapidly in the
prseoce of els Honor be constrained 70 threat
her with imprisonment before she would hold the unruy
member The MAYOR again released Mrs ORellly, but
avowed his purpose send plaintiff and defendant 10
Jail if they appeared before him aglin uader similar cir
cuEistances.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

TJssr SOLDIEEs.--in spite of everything the Mayor
and police can do to prevent IT, Of the volunteers
Who are allowed to stroll through the cts al bit vii
3 out those rum holes where for the expenditure
OF ieS cents. they obtain enough Of strychhine
whisky TO Lead them into trouble. Yesterday, A.
McAAnnus appeared before the Mayor, charged si'h
tearing the covering fOm = watermelon cart Gnd
"makug fuss generally, a; the First Market Mon.
CAV because tie driver refused 70 sell him Waiermsol
AFR the market bad closed He sent to all IN de-
,lag't OF sscgs;y.;Or bis good behavior.
jtmes UNsi, for being drunk aud disorderly in the
s.ree and jos. Hol5ack for attempting to rescue him
from IN police were similarly disposed Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

AssArIr-A man namsd Pat Bar, q, velrfAg cOsr,C
grey UNIFORM bsiOre the Mayor, yesterday, for as
sAglting Mrs A,ry Downs TIE was fully made out
aud Pat sent 10 default otsecu5ty tor his gooS
behaviour lie should rov be required 10 dJa bis uni
form for The MR. who would s;rike feeble and defence
les woman Shatsyer her condition in lie may be, will
never boldly face the enemy OF civil and religious liberty
nov arrAysd against the PeOP1 Of the CoafederA ts
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

WAsriNs PowDxK.-Gso 5. S;uiz was fined 50 y's-
terday by the Mayor for allowing gun or piio 10 be
fred his lot, Brooke Avenue. Asi Saturday,, and
on divers previous Occasions One Of the Witnesses test
fed that the rog endangered the hyei q his children
Sutz eared that be kusE nothing Of the after, but
vas mule ed in the mentioned bseaue the !S~ held
him rep lnsible Tor q e offence.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

CowHlDsLN THRE,r. -Chss. Motherhood passed BY The
dseIing place Oh Miss Coruelia Lucy Waskei on Mon
dly, and in eOnssqa>pee of something she bad said OF
done he addressed hsfE very offensive language aud
either threatened lScere her fair shoulders ~ith
cONhide or intmatd 70 hsTNShat she deserved 4 Gov
hiding" The sequel OF ali this U.s. peace warrant, and
the appearance Of the parties before the Mayor, yeser
day MoherheAd required to give security to keep
the peace.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

AFULt RrPoRr-" Some Of these times, As old Fudge
says We purpose give Ssrbatiz report Or nearly 80,
Of sVsryhiHg that is .Ald in the Mayors Court, from the
mott elaborae cross examination Of a witness down TO
the stentoriSn CRY Of Silence which Iunc.dates the
proceedings ike commas in pArsgIsPh
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07
FROM NIsSOURI

JEVTEAsOS Cry No., Aug. S.-"Gov. "Gambls has pro-
claimed, in all essential respects his determination to
sustain Gen. Popss programme. In addition he pro-
claims that the Confederate troops must leave Missouri
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

Margaret sTrsigned before the Mayor Yesterday
to the charge Of keeping dsorderly house in
the brick row" on Byrd street. near the canal The
Investigation showed that Nike q "hard-uorking
man" but fond of "a bit Of spree at home SAtur-
d,y nights, and would have few friends shars the
"pO'een" with him. Hence, baechanaian sounds Woull
OCCASIONALLY proceed from the Jolly party, to the annoy
alce Of the reighborS The examination Of the COM
painan. elected replies very much like those Of the Irish
witness in similar case, Who in response to he quss
ton What is the character Of the house," informed
the magistrate that it he divs own, irtirsy the
chimney smoke. dreadfu and he Of lAkes Ike sy.
"Did you ever any women Of The there - "No
yer honor but I've whole raft Of them from the
oud country" The Mayor satisfied that the prose
eli1n founded in mAice and accordingly d;smtsssd
the case.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

sPr-GLAsssS-Persoas who desire 70 purchase sn ca
sesut spy glass should examine the stock Of marine
glasses, a, the store of hSssrs Faulkner Co, on Main
street near the Exchange Bank. A hne assortment Of
optical instruments kept At this establishment also
microscopic views, etc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07
DICaHSNn CLOa sIIaG MANI

DICHHJND CLOl HIAG maNUFAC- n
N roaY.- The 7aNscIihers ave on hand a large and
complete tUsnt Of 81 rdESN MANUFACTURED ~
GOODS Cloths Cssmsu vsSlDgs, Of al grades iom ~
the following noted as CrsushAv Mla Richmond Va, Miller
Co MUS C1lpe county, Va; Kelley, Ford Co.'S NILS
fredericksburg Va ThcmSs Aimee Mills, Marion, Smith county
Rock Inland Nils Charlotte, n c. which prepared 70
the shortest notice. and In the Aest and most
approved styles goods that viii compare In respect with
me manufactured goods and Of the Crenshav
goods equal quality French There be longer
oayng Annesu out Of the state In addition
keen Always hSnd stock Of WRENCH AND EsGLlsH
CLlHs AND CASHMERE be surpassed by house In
TIE c We have the hes, % Cutters and Of vorkmen
not 70 berPAed by house in tbs Union, with determine
ton % furn psiIonS with Southern Clothing
South goods South made South and trusl 70 b
aid AID Rnh determined TO do all In our Pouss
% puah forward sOsthsrn lnsl.i uiisns. - -
SPENCE GAREY.
clothiers and Merchant rAlors,
N.oG fkI.lp .ndl9 streefa
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07
EOR THE sOLDIR 4 .

LNOh THE SOLDlk
Nv RANDOLPH. BooEsnLEs,
No. III Main Street,
HAs for sale
Cap and Note Paper, At 10 per QGs Also bet
ter quality al Is cts
Note Paper ,ith the rIaG At 30 senI per quirs.
Letter N0ie Envelopes al 10 and - cts bundle Ao
With the Flag 25es
Pocket itksaais with Pens aud handle 90 and 80 cts
Paia PoEt0Hys PaPerNote size Is Letter 80 cts Cap
%
Pocket Map O. Virginia, 81 %: by nall 80
Pockst Map Of q later cate and lager size, not col
ored o. By mail D 10 eolorsl and canvass g. Game,
roLeis, s.
Buekhoid a felt Eortacsion., 40 SO.
Scerce Of Var, Is cts
Cavalry Out Post Dutv, ~ rts
V0lunteers Na ual are
Volunteers H.ad Book, ~ ctA
HNdees Tactics, ~ x5 o. Nv mall, 30.
Mahan's Oct Post puty 81.
Many good readable the soldiers Without
nrfra
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

IST.HxGrioS WASrKD- ak attention to the al
vertisemen in days paper, soliciting information as
70 the whereabouts Of wm B. Ansvorth, OF the Macon
Guards, Ga
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07
mas ALARANA ELEOrION.

MONTGOMERY, Aug 6:h.-Iu this city, Selma and Nc
bile, end a. far as heard FROM Watts, for Governor
hugely ahead. Rice, Rives and probably, Arlington
are exceed to the Legislature.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

Nav YohK, August sd.-Aaryland Ga wanted at s7st
but held at $50. Virginia Coupon 6's in demand at
s49i-but none on the market
Money plenty at pr cen, on good paper.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07

Tx SUNDAY ASrILi0uoR LAw.-The police continue
to report all inraeOns of the ordinance prohibiting the
sale OF Intoxicating liquors al public PLACES on SuadlyS
yesterday WIN. Walters, whose shop is at Rockets
brought before the Mayor for this offence but
ooaned further hearing Of the case in order that be
might adduce testimony to show that he does not keep
SHOP and that when reported by officer Davis he
only treating few friends who had called upon him. II
man IL not allowed do this he might well
to the State Of Maine hrs McNahan, who also
reported by the officer declared that she kept
liquor at her house, but only furnished "snacks."-
Where's your nice hasbands" enqursd the Mayor.
You have him, sir" the reply. You keep him IN
al al the time" This is a fact heAahAn Is neV,r
out OF Jail longer than mouth before he commits
breach Of the peace and sent back the custody Of
the jA.lcr. The case Of Mrs. NON vas continued.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-07
TELE0RAAS.
AN ARRAY IN LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. Two Of Gen. Roussesu's re.
doubtable Hessian privates struggling among some Of
bis former companions yesterday got into Of their
very common scrspes 0ns Of these Hessans drew q
pistol on Mr. Small, OF the Arm Of Hite Small BY
stander made the Hessian swallow q tooth or two.
The only regretted serious injury which has recently
happened here, occurred to Edward Crutehheld, well
known aud ss.imsbe citizen Of this county. When the
late contest in this State WAS the most animated,
Mr.. Crutchied hurraed with loud voice for "Jsf Da.
Wis" lie was insultsd and threatened but he hurraed
again, When pistols drawn. But bis friends pre-
vented any injury, to bin at that tms Yesterday Mr.
Crutcb6sld to the city again and alone in the
reception of the Gait House. when party Of Eve,
led by Tom Salvage, WHO'S well known in political circles
assaied him, Orutoh6.ld fred once, and wounded Sal
vsge in the breast Some state that Crutch6eld fred
twice. Six shots we're fred and four or Ave of them
by Salvage and his friends One Of these balls took Of
feet in SAvags arm and in bis groin and serotum
The latter will probably prove fatal In the fraeus
Cue 6sld received blow from pistol cock which put
on, his lef eye but he not otherwise seriously In
jurel
The election IL a one sided affiir. The Southerners
have not generally voted