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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-18
SOUTHERN ;lFC RAILROAD.
RATES OF TRANSPORTATION
DOWN FRElGUTS
DOWN FREiGHTs.

From Marshall Depot. 10 swans0ns Landing,
cotton per bale including storage. 20 8
From seoft.villc Depot TO Swan-eus landing,
cotton per bale tncluding storage,
handling and iorwafding) OF
From Joncssiiie Depot to swanson : Landing,
cotton per bale (ineuding storage, handling
and forwarding O5
From peuy's crossing 10 Swanson's Landing
cotton Icr bale tincludug storage, handling
-. H.. = ...,.y, q 4
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-18

NEXT DOOR To NcPHAII's.

NEXT DOOR TO NcPHAIL's.
THE undersigned have removed their Reel
L Market from sMr Martins TO the old
and well known stand Of j X. Arnold, on the
North side OF the Public Square where they
will be glad 10 receive the patronage Of their old
customers. They have about 2500 head OF cat.
Tie running on the praries, aud they wish to get
sale for them For this purose. they have made
arrangements to have them on hand, and in
good order, 80 as TO keep regular supply.
Planters and others can be furnished with
beef in quantities 10 sui, Them, either killed and
properly dressed or on foot. Their beef will
be Of the very best quality.
They will also, from time to time, keep Nut
ton, Veal and Pork, at their Market house. and
solicit the patronage OF Marshall, and the sur.
rounding country
PETERS q PACE.
Marshall, March lG, 1851 n26tf
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
ronrs IN cuAnLEsrowN nARpoR

Fort MOultrie is situated on Suivan's Island
at the plouth of the IIafbor, and about 3 miles,
in direct line, from the city. 1t is iii not de-
stroyed), an uclosed water battery, with u front
on the water side of about 300 feet, and depth
of about $50 feet. The work was constructed
with salients and reentering angles on oil sides,
so as to adapt it admirably for defense, either
from the attack of storming party or regular
approaches The outer and inner walls are OF
brick, capped with stone, filled in with earth, so
us to make solid structure IL feet in thickness
Within the last month the Fort has been very
much strengthened, by closing the pOstorn gates,
by cutting sally-porls, by placing l2.pounder
howitser guns in the angles, so as to command
all points, by the digging of a ditch Is feet wide
and 10 feet deep, and by other improvements
that added materially to its defensive capacity.
The garrison consisted of about 10 men, includ-
ing officers and musicians.
Fort Moultre is memorable for the victory
gained by the American troops, commanded by
| Col. Moultre, over British squadron, COM
msnded by Sir Peter paker, Jan. 49, l776.-
Tie British force consisted of fleet OF 40 or 50
sail. and the opposing force OF 133 men, rank
and file. The Fort was hastily constructed. 10
I It's general plan it presented a square with a
haAtion at each angle, built of palmetto logs,
doyetailed and bolted together, and laid n par
nlel rows sixteen feet asunder; between these
rows the space was filled with sand In the en-
gagement, which lasted from 10 a IN. till p.
m. and which was one of the 6ercest of the Re-
yolutionary war, the British were defeated, their
loss being 225 killed. and wounded, while the
American loss was l. killed and 26 wounded
Fort Moultrie was subsequently rebuilt, on an
enlarged SCALE so as to render it one of the most
extensive fortresses on the coast
Fort Sumter is work of solid masonry, oc-
taeonal in form, is classed as one Of the strongest
forii6cations in tue country, and is generally
regarded as being as nearly impregnable as pos.
sibIe. 1t is situated about IN the center of the
harbor, on the edge Of the Ship Channel, some
tbree.fourths of mile from Fort MOultre, md
nearly three and half miles from the City Of
Chariestou, which it commands, as it also does
Fort Moultrie aud Castle Pinckney. 1t is situa.
led on an island, though it seems to rise directly
out Of the water. 1t is pierced on the north,
cast. and west sides with double row of port
holes for the heaviest guns, and on the south OF
land side. in addition TO openings for guns, il
loon .holed for musketry, and is bomb rOof.-
The armament of Fort Sumter consists OF 40
guns, many of them being the formidable ten
inch nColumbiads," which throw either shot 81
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
DELAWARE SPEAKS.

The lls State OF Delaware does not seem to have 70
eelved M. Dickinson, tbs Dsunion commissioner from
mississippi With much courtety She heard him. Missed
him, aud rejected him. Deawase-ons of The most con
ssrvatigs slAies-mAy receive hlghloned gentleman
like MI Dickinson, but she would othaveheen Delaware
carved out Of the original pennsylvAnias she had not
asserted her opinion In favor of Union that has awayh
respected It's obligations to friend and Zoe MsSsslgpi
not tbs best pioneer in such cause as seceasiou-fid
delphia Press
Well spoken, friend Forney, very well and
truly spoken. Delaware can aet as becomes
sovereign State, and on the occasion referred to
she DID ACT not only in accordance with the
wishes and sentiments Of her people, but also in
cOusonance with her deep-seated patriotism aud
the devotion for the Union, which she is known
to entertain. The blood of Delaware drenched
the field Of Camden in South Carolina 10 1880 +;
the spirits of her men, mighty and valorous in
battle yielded themselves up as willing sacrifices
at the shrine of liberty and Union; the Thousands
Of brave men which she sent out to battle in thu
revolution never came home again; they fell-al
fell but mere handful-whie fighting for thu
glorious country which is now sought to be dis
severed by towards and traitors; her best bloo'
therefore, sealing her devotion to the cause o
the Republic as it did on many battle fields
shall never rise up from the ground to rcproac
her at this late day, with dshOnoring by affllit
ton with traitors, the memory Of those who fe
. in defence of their country. No, no. As hi
soldiers stood upon the field of Camden and r
. ceived the bullets of the enemies Of America
liberty, 80 years ago, so will their sons if nece
: sary, stand upon the same field again, in defen
:, - of the Union and the Constitution. All hon
" to little Delaware the Union star of the South.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
MAKING Fun.

Once, when travelling in stage coach, met
young lady who seemed TO be on the constant
lookout for something Imaginable; and not con-
tsnt with laughing herself, took great pains to
make others do the same Now, travelling in
stage coach is rather prosy business. People
in this situation are apt to show themselves
peevish and selfish so the young lady's good
humor was, for time, very agreeable 10 the
travellers. Every old barn was made the sub
ject of passing joke, while the cows and hens
looked demurely on, little dreaming that folks
could be merry ut their expense. Animals are
not sensitive in that respect They are not like
ly to have their feelings injured because people
lAake fun Of them; but when we come to human
beings, that Isl quite another thing. SO it SEEM
ed to me for after while an old woman came
running across the fields, swinging her bag at
the cOachman, and in q shrill voice begging him
to stop. The good natured coacbman drew up
his horses, md the good old lady, coming to the
fence by the roadside, squeezed herself through
the bars, which were not only in a horizontal
position, but very near together. The young
lady ia the stage coach made some udicrous
remark, aud the passengers laughed II seemed
very e1cusabe; for in getting through the fence,
the poor woman had make sad work with her
old black bonnet, and now taking seat beside
a well-dressed lady, really looked as II she mai
been blown there by whirl-wind. This was u
new pluutr VI Iuns anu tue bitl hiuuS Wv mus
il. She caricatured the old lady upon a card
pretended, when she was not looking, to take
patterns of her bonnet, and in various other
ways tried to raise laugh. At length the poor
} woman turned pale face towards her. MY
dear" said she, 'you are young, healthy, and
} happy; have been SO teo but that time hat
. past; am now decrepit and fOrlorn Thu
coach is taking me to the death Of my child
And then, my dear, shall be poor old woman
. Nil alone in world where merry girls think nj
. II very amusing object They will laugh at m.
old fashioned clothes and old appearance, for
e getting that the old woman had spirit that ha
I loved aud suffered, and will live forever" Tn
coach bad now stopped before II poOr.lookn
= house, and the OLE lady feebly descended th'
e steps. GLOW is she p was the inquiry of tn
= poor mother.
e "Just alive" said the man who was leadin
= her into the house.
g Putting up the steps, the driver mounted hi
= box, aud we were upon tho road again. Gu
merry young friend had placed her card in he
d pocket. She was leaning her head upon hi
is hand-and you may be assured l was not sorr
s. to see u tear upon her young check. 1t was
7, good lesson, aud one which we hoped would
b, her good
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08

she'll, and which have q fearful range There is
10 the magazine large amount of artillery
stores, consisting of about 10000 pounds Of
powder, 10 addition to what has now been re-
moved there from the abandoned fortress, and a
proportionate quantity of shot and shell. The
wharf or landing of Fort sumter is on the south
side, and lie, of course. exposed to n cross'tire
from all the openings on that side.
large number of workmen have been en-
gagged for several weeks in mounting guns and
placing this Fort In condition for any emergency
that might arise. Gen. Scott, it is said, pro-
nounces the fertilization, when manned, one OF
the strongest in the world. Castle Piuckney is
located on the southern extremity of narrow
slip of marsh land, which extends in uortherly
direction to Hog Island Channel. To the harbor
side the socalled Castle presents o circular
front II has never been regarded MS a work oil
first magnitude, although its proximity to th'
city would, il garrisoned give it Importance
Recently some improvements have been made II
and about the Fort, with the view OF strength
ening it. Commanded as it is, by Fort Sumter
1t cannot be assaied. 1t has several Columbiads
and u full supply OF powder shell and shot.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
communicated.N
HURRA | HURRAii
FOR LITTLE DELAWARE.

She was the first to fire n salute of twenty one
guns in honor Of Major Anderson.
Her Legislature was the first to shy NO to the
tempter, and to send back rebellious mercen-
aries" with unqualified disnpproval Of the
remedy for the existing difficulties suggested by
tho resolutions of the Legislature of Mississippi"
Maryland go thou and do likewise. and our
Peninsula is secure of UNION.
Is it true that Senator Bayard gave letters Of
oredence to the Commissions of Treason 10 the
United States Collector OF Delaware? 1t is true
that said Collector escorted said Commissioners
to Dover GU their fendish GRAND? If so let the
1 people Of Delaware know it, let the President OIL
the United States know it. Postmastors have
been removed for much less cause.
Does the Collector stand upon the same plat
form as the Collector of South Carolina, reail
to follow his exampleH If sol let him be removed
at onCe we can find true men to fill his place.
Does Mr.. Senator Bnyard intend to follow I
. the footsteps Of the Senators from Sout Carolina
If so let him resign at once The Legislature
now in session and will soon find a man who wi
speak lie sentiments of Delaware, which are 70
the Union first, last aud ever.
eve must be brief when Traitors take th
field"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08

BeSf- The Machias Republican says the money
panic will hpve but little effect in Machas.
Supplies and goods for the market were largely
purchased, and all arrangements for numbering
completed before it became known that South
Carolina would not stand the election of Lincoln.
Most of the teams are already in the woods, and
the steady cold weather and excellent shedding
Indicate good season, and that more logs will
be procured than ever before.
less- In New Orleans court on Thursday, a
man named John Dwyer, arrested on the 18th
ult. was brought up for examination on a charge
Of having willfully murdered one Joseph Tay-
lor, on board steamboat. While the examina-
tiou was progressing, Taylor, the "wiliully
murdered" man, walked into court, proved his
iudeniity, and thus procured the discharge Of
Dwyer Dryer had only thrashed him within
IN inch of his life-coming that near TO ''wilful
" numbering" him.
Rzss~ II is stated that siuce the constitutional
restriction against the African save-trade went
into operation, all the original States of the
Union except South Carolina have passed laws
to prohibit the trade in accordance with the
spirit Of that compromise. AS South Carolina
has no such legislation, and as she bns fallen
back upon her political statutes Of 1888, it follows
that the African slave-trade will be legal BUSH
ness as sOou as she has projected her work of Sc
cession. .-
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5,--Judge Dickinson, tho Commits
soner of Mississippi to Delaware has arrived here Ills
friends say that the sentiments presented by him before
the Legislature Of Delaware responded to by strong
demonstrations southern action by crowded
house, and that the opposition confined TO only few
persons.
This paragraph which we find going the rounds
Of the papers, is wholly false. The people Of
Dslawars are for the Unyu. They love their
country md will defend it to the last extremity.
The few seceders who haraugue the public at
bunoOmbe meetings are gerry teU indeed, and, po-
liticaly, are of no sort of consequence. II then
motives were analysed they would be found to
be made up almost wholly of desire for Office
and disposition to appear before the public Al
great men. Get their names and look at th
fact. They are either office holders now, or hav
beel applicants or candidates for office, with th
reasonable probability that they want to b.
again, but more successfully. Delaware is 70
the Union. Mark that
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08

WASHINGTON, January 6, 1861.
1t is truly amusing to witness the startling
intelligence that is sent forth from the Capitol,
by the Reporters Of what are very justly termed
g sensation newspapers" in New York and
Philadelphia, and appears every morning, under
large bold head. If you believe one half Of
the intelligence which may be derived from that
source, you would have to come TO tho conclu-
sion that this city was about turned upside down
and that the people were running wild. Fortu-
nately, however, but about one-sixieenth part of
ii is true They must have something to render
their papers saleable, and ergo manufacture
81 startling Developments" "important ru-
mors," &c People should be very cautious,
therefore, or they will be very liable to be guled.
| In the Senate on Thursday, Mr.. Bigler pr e.
scented numerously signed memorial from citi-
zens of your sister city of Philadelphia, asking
Congress to pass Senator Crittenden's resolu-
tons. Mr. Crittenden made few remarks in
support Of his resolutions, after which they were
laid over Mr.. Baker then resumed, and con
cluded the able and argumentative speech, conf
menced the day previous, against the legal RICH
of a State to secede from the Uuiou. sharI
colloquy took place between him and MIR. Ben
iamin, but am inclined to think that the latte
was not at oil satisfied with the result MIR
Douglas followed anu spoke at some length. IL
commended that it was wrong for Congress
legislate on the slavery question charged til
Republicans with wanting 10 restrain and Grip
Pile the institution of slavery, with view to il
, extinction denied that State has the right I
secede, hut thought that au attempt to enforc
the laws would lead to serious consequences
He declared his willingness to vote for Mr.. Cri
: tendens resolution. AT the conclusion of Nj
Douglass remarks, the subject was postpone
until to morrow, and the Senate adjourned vi
, til yesterday.
/. The only matter of Importance in the SenO
n Yesterday was, that the Pacific Railroad bill
J. which has passed the House, was taken up III
' amended SO as to make the route run from Il
4 mouth of the Kansas river. Adjourned uni
i Tomorrow.
o In the House on Thursday, Mr. Hutchins pr
II scented the proceedings of Republican meetil
in jefferson county, Ohio, opposing any col
t. promise, and endorsing the sentiments expires
lie ed by Senators Hale and Wade. 1t was REFER
to the committee of thirty-three. The Judci
|. ry Committee reported back, with amendmen
D, the bill further to provide for the collection
Of duties on imports, giving the Executive furth
power Tor that purpose The House then q
i, journed until tomorrow.
ID The telegraph has given us information in l
lation to the action of your Legislature in
to ference to Judge Dickinson, the Commission
IA from Mississippi, 1t meets with the decid
appreciation of every true friend Of the Uni
Id and has raised the Diamond State high in
or estimation of every lover of cur Republic
institutions. All honor tie your noble legis
a. ture.
n Yours &C., CYNosURE
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
Tvns.-our noighbor Of the Gaselte, soy

TwEs.-0ur neighbOr Of the Gazette, says
"Within q period of four years two erisises
shave occurred which have never been equalled
sin any time Of peace"
The italics are our own These two chaps
these ''erisisss'-are the political Oasprings OF
James Buchanan, and by reason Of his fostering
care over them they have run riot; stopped the
wheels of industry; thrown hundreds of me-
chanies out Of employ, aud in the language Of
the Gazette, have sunk the government almost
below redemption, just as the Republicans arc
about to obtain power.
These Buchanan ''crisises" are great prodigies
especially when they appear as twins-two in
one administration of four years
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
THE BURCH DIVORCE CASE.

From the Chicago Tribune Of December 29lh
1t will be received with very great satisfaction
by our readers, and especially by the friends of
both parties, in this most painful and unfOrtun-
ate affair, the intelligence that from present
promise, and by result already attained in that
direction, the whole matter at issue in the late
Burch Divorce casa, is to be taken from the
Courts and by competent aud candid oonsidera
ton of the rights and interests Of both, adjusted
by negotiation and compromise The arrange
ment.already consummated, stays midway the
hearing in progress for day or two past at Joliet
before Judge Norton, on the habeas corpus,
brought at suit of Mrs. Burch for the custody Of
the two children.
This hearing was to have terminated last even
ing, but we are happy to learn that in this city
yesterday afternoon compromise and partition
were agreed upon by which one of the children,
the youngest daughter, Harriet Corning Burch,
| is given to the mother; the eldest, Mary W.
Burch remained in the home Of her father.
AS we have stated, from this beginning Of adj
justment, is promised final and private settle
ment Of the whole affair." without repetition OF
the painful notorety won by the same. in pub
lie trial. and yet without prejudice to the rights
of those most keenly interested, Our public viii
he glad to dismiss the melancholy case from thu
prominence it has occupied, and in the rush o.
other events allow veil to fall upon q socia
drama which has scarcely parallel, if any, ii
the annals of modern society,
The child, Harriet, aged two years anda half
was given into its mothers keeping in this city
yesterday, The elder daughter is nearly twelve
years old. The intelligence of this very satisfac
tory csasummation and avoidance offurtherlitiga
ton on this branch of the case, was telegraphe
to Joliet aud stayed proceedings there before tn
final arguments set for this evening.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
FROM THE CAPITOL.


You win no doubt Law before YOUR readers
AZ an aarlv dsv th snae. M.s,r az Covsrnor Burton
which was communicated 10 tbo two Houses Of the Ie
rlasture ON Thursday Last In ,b,v paper he reeom.
msnds as A rsm.av ar our national INA ths calling of
state copvautlan and al the same lime laws before the
oanar.i Assarnb,s ,. ersaant,.s ~ tha Hon n Dehn
SON. Of Mssissipp and M non David Clonton of Ala
bam, as Commissioned from tha covernors Of their re-
speotl,e states 10 tha ana naope Of Delaware
Tie arrival Of these eentsmsp in our town. produced
no little excitement An nartss wors desirous of hear
iuv Whist tb,v b.d "a cav INT ,bss wac diversity of
opipiop "A to ether tb svisiara abould rscsye them
in an orsan.sd eapaeIt or vhahsr the use of be ,l
shoud be Granted 10 them only The Commissioner from
Alabama Mr. coptop lsft varv soon altar his arrival
having rae,vsd ths n,sgenos n ths Zines, N bis wa
1mmad,s,s,, ,,a NJ raadn az ,ha snac,si MESSAGE
in tba sanaa Joint ,ras p,ent.d and p,ssed
nv tba M te ,or iont mating of thu
two Houses at oeoek n. m same day TO bear what the
Hon. H. Dickinson might have to saw In the House Of
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08

WIFE's RETALIATION uroN FREE LOVE Hus-
BAND,-An influential man who resides near
Cuyahoga Falls, has been absent from home n
great deal during the past year He told his
wife he went of to buy cattle He never brought
any cattle home with him, and bis wife wonder.
ed "what under the sun" be did with them. 1t
perhaps has never occurred to some people, that
women know few things. And this particular
woman, in the course of time, stuffed large
mice. She positively ascertained, indeed, that
her husband was mingling with loose crlnoline
in several adjacent places, and that "buying
cattle was false and wickek pretext She was
indignant, but she did not arise aud howl.
On returning from cattle buying (tin my
minds eye, lloratio') tour not long since, the
man was rather surprised not to find his wife ut
home, and was somewhat more surprised to
learn that she had been absent for three days,
and was good deal more surprised to learn
TINT she had gone off with a man with black
whsskers. He started in pursuit. lie secured
the country around. At last he met her She
was in a buggy with Mr. WHISPERS. They were
returning home, "Where in--have you been,
Maria ?" shouted the husband, boiling with in
dignation "Oh, I've been Of buying cattle ~
she sweetly replied while Mr. Whiskers dashed
the horse into furious puce, aud they dashed
away.
There was reconciliation, but we do not
know how it was brought about, but Of the truth
of the principal features of this item, there is nc
doubt. The man don't go of buying cattle now.
a-days. In Bowery classics, she was quit"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-08
COMMODORE KEARNEY CHANGES HIS
MIND.

The precpitate course of South Carolina in
refusing to await the action of the North, but at
once plunge the country into all the perils of
civil war, has alienated the sympathies of many
patriotic men who have hitherto remained her
steadfast friends, ready to vindicate the justice
Of her cause at my sacrifice. We have one il
lustration of this in the case of the veteran Com
Lawrence Kearney, who stands second on the
active service list of the U. S. Navy, and whose
resignation was announced q few days ago. ln
q private letter, Commodore Kenrney says:
"Since the course pursued by CharlssioniaRs,
have changed my views in regard to matters in
that quarter and elsewhere, aud have asked to
he allowed to withdraw my letter Of resignation
in the Navy" .
This is a straw which shows the direction Of
the wind.