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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Ma. TnuNDER's CoNcERT.-Onr readers will
bear 10 mind that Mr. II. G. Thunders Concert
takes place this evening, at the Institute Hall.
Mr.. Thunder has been giving several very sue
cessful Concerts in Baltimore and Washington,
during the holidays, and on his way home will
stop 10 our city this evening, with his company,
and treat our citizens 10 rich musical FEAST
We perceive from the programme before u.s. that
the vocal pieces are mostly ballads and the in
strumental pieces the most familiar gems from
the Opera. " Annie Laurie" and "The Old
Sexton" alone, are well worth the price of al-
mission.
CHRISTMAS IN CAMDEN.-The citizens of Cam
den spent Christmes in on interesting manner
They met Mt the Odd Fellows Hall at half'pa
O'Clock and formed in procession. Preceded by
Richardson's Brass Band, they marched through
the principal streets to the NJ, f. Church, where
anthems were sung by the choir and sermon
preached by the Rev. VIM. Il. England, OF Mil.
lord. In the evening, DR.. j. W. Sharp, 7. d.
O. NJ, OF the I. O. o. F, delivered an address
in the Odd Fellows Hail. there wns also music
by the choir.
LEcTuRE-The Eighth lecture Of the Chemi
eel Course by DR.. Bullock, at the Institute, on
Thursdny night next promises another iniellec-
tual and scientific treat to the citizens of Will
mington. These lectures are difusing know
ledge Of the highest order, and are literally sup
ported, as they should be. Those who have not
heard the Doctor, should attend at once as the
course is very nearly complete.
DEATu IN THE CITY PRIsoN.--On Sunday
night, one of that class known to our citizens as
!" Bummers," was arrested and committed to the
cells for a hearing on Monday. But when the
hour appointed for hearing Of his case arrived,
the High Constable found him down upon his
back and dead. His name was Thomas Rawan
THE FAIR.-The Fair Of the Second Baptist
Church, still continues popular at the City Hail.
II will be held until tomorrow evening, when n
sale will terminate the exhibition. The proceeds,
we are told, have been thus far, quite up to the
expectations Of its friends
FoRT DELAwARE.-The War Department has
ordered the full armament to he placed imme-
diately in Fort Delaware, and Rlso at Fort Mifiin.
That at Fort Delaware iS to he 1856 large guns,
beside twenty hanking l4-pound howitzers.-
Applications are now before Congress for grant
Of money for completing the barracks accom-
! mCdatiOns.
CHABITABLE.-There we're realized at the en-
tertaiument given by Mr.. Wyman, on Saturday
night week. for the benefit Of the Orphans Ol
st. Peters Asylum, $l05, and this sum has beer
properly invested.
THIEvRo.--Two young men, namel JohT
Patterson and Robert Thompson. were held 4
bail by Mayor 0llpiu last Thursday, on thI
charge Of purloining goods from the manuiaoto
ry Of Robert D. Hicks, corner Of Third and
Orange Streets
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
A. D. INsLEE's
New Book List.

Lessons in Life, by Timoth Tiicomb, l.OO
SPARE Hours, by John Brown, NJ. d., author
OF "Rab and his Friends Lou
Songs 10 many Keys, by o, W. Holmes, l'20
l" ond n,i'"O' ."nprb edition T for Holidays. $50
SaXe's Poems in blue and gold 20
Play Book Of Science, by Pepper, illustrated
with 900 engravingB, l'iO
Play Book Of Metals by Pepper, Illustrated
with 800 engrayings, llo
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Seven
Churches in Asia, by Dean French, LOO
Cluster aud the Hearth, by Chas. Reade,
Paper 10 cents, cloth, l.25
Record Of au obscure Man, 20
Notice to Quit, by W. q. Willie, paper, 0O
East Lynne. paper ou M
For Better for Worse, paper, 20
Stroaks Of Light, or Fitty.two facts from the 80
Bible for dity.tWo Sundays 10 year. 60
jenkins vest pocket Lexicon, bu
Sunsets ou the Hebrew Mountains, by Rev.
j. r. Macduh. %
Lord liacon's Bible Thoughts, 100
Pathways of promise, o.
Old Margie's Flower Stall. "
/ Angus Tarlton, by A. L. o. T., "a
Tho Chiefs Daughter or day break in britain
by a. l.. O. H., 2t
A Madame deGasparim, l.0t
Amy peane and other tales, q
All new books received rs soon ne published
at
A. D. INsLEE'S
Book and Stationery Store,
Cos Market Street.
Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31


mont Of lie 5uulf States. es vol from ihis
.s, ia consistency With lseown
istdihouat polie respecting she maritime rights
ut d6uirals, would be il its own wrong Y III
Should refuse a compliance with the British de-
uaud SO far as relates to the disposition that
shall be made Of the persons taken into custody
by Capt. Wilkes under circumstances believed
10 be Justly open TO exception on both the
grounds thus indicated. So far as regards the
Apology asked by the British Government, i
will be observed that none is rendered, because
a simple statement of the facts, as they are,
suiiees to show that no offence could have been
intended on the part Of our Government, as II
Ind given no instructions whatever in the pre-
II ises, while the proceeding OF Capt. wilkes, IN
~ far as il fails TO enure to the benefit OF his
{ Government and to conform to the rules oi puo-
lie law, was dictated by considerations OF KIND
ness aud forbearAnce, for which certainly no
apology is due to the British Government
We learn that the decision of the President IN
this affair. as announced aud explained in the
lucid despatch Of Mr.. Seward, has the approya
of every member Of the Cabinet, and, whatever
may be the disappointment OF any at the resul
10 which the Administration has come 10 setIl'ni
/ question consiiiutOnally deyolved upon lh
Executive branch of the Government, we at
sure that all will applaud the trmness anu sih
S cerity with which the Administration, reslsnn
2 n natural teuueuuJ impiosoeu " Wv Nsf
=, drift Of public opinion in our own country, ha
resolved to do what it believes to be right IN tn
i premises. And it surely should "giVe pause
,. to all who may be disposed to challenge the pre-
, ptiety of the resolution to which the Admlnl'
=" iration has come, when they note that co ltraI
= decision would leave Us in opposition not ON
a to the views Of Great Britain, but also to tho
,l which the Government Of France announce
respecting the principles Of public law involve
ia this transaction The latter Government,
making the declaration it does, under this hea
nj is not open to the suspicion of being snimai
No 10y any unfriendly sentiment, or by tue vindicl
w feelings which may be imputed 10 the Bri'l
he Government in making demand while as
smarting under conceived insult to It's nag
Least Of all eau the Government Of France
10 supposed TO act In subsergiency to any consider
he tions extrinsc to the international aspects
ed4 this case us one Of public law important to
n maritime Powers, since We hud NJ Thouvei
& merely anticipating from the traditions OF
uS past history the determination TO which
re, Government had come in advance OF reeelV
so the representations which the Government
mn France conceived itself called to make in
interest OF the Law Of nations.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
MASON AND sLIDELL GIVEN or

l1a Two scoundrels, who were captured ty
tom. wiieo have been given up to the protec-
tion ol the l.rid.h Government. Their retention
Al this time, wou,s involve IuestioH of inter
national law, with, perhaps, all the powers Of
Europe, upon poiul which was the maio cause
Of the war between this country AMI England
in 1872; and a. we are not now prepared for so
extensive quarrel, prudence would seem 10
sanction the step taken by our Government in
delivering the rebel cmmissaries up to their for
eign allies.
But who believes that the growing insolenoe
.! England and the manifest sympathy she has
shown, by her demand for these reprobates, has
MT awakened most intense hatred towards her
in every American heart And who believes
that she will not he punished for ii at some fu-
tare time, when it will be entirely conrsni,nt for
us to administer such chaslisement But enough
Of this. "suOelent unto the day is the evil
thereof"
The Washington inteilgsaesr, in announcing
the determination Of the Government, in couHec.
ton with the British demand says;-
twill he seen that Earl Russell, her Britain.
mic AIaieaiy's Secretary oi State for Foreign
Affairs, after reciting the circumstances nndrr
which he understood the capture Of these parlits
to have hern made, proceeds to characterize il
as m outrage on the British flag, and, after ex-
pressing the hope and belief that il had not heen
authorized by our Government, asks, as the re-
paration appropriate to such an aggression that
ihe four gentlemen designated should be re-
leased, ard that nn apology should be given fOf
what the Government Of Great Britain deems az
ahront to her flag
10 responding to this demand, Mr.. Seward
the Secretary Of State for the United States
after reviewing the circumstances under which
the nri est was effected, according to the report
Of our naval ufiicers and thus developing the
inaccuracies and omissions Of the British state
ineni, proceeds to analyze tile facts and the
principles Of public law involved in the case
aud arrives at the eoncli on that the neglect o
Capt. Wilkes, partly voluntary as it was on hi.
part, to bring the Trent in for trial as Lawful
prize may he Justly held to operate as a forfeit
nrs ot III, bellip'rent iiglt Of capture aceruinl
the law OF nations, aud that the Govern
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
CITY NOTICES.
The Battle of Dranesville.
~ 7nr uAnp OF 1owra n4ll,

A brilliant deed our buys have done,
Upon PotOmac's war-swept shore,
Aud to their wreaths Of glory won
Have added one bright chapet more.
Our Bucktais" brave,
In that great fight,
The onset gave
ca splendid sighil
And put the rebel hosts to flight.
They fled and left npon the ground
Their pistols, guns, and haversacss,
And many opercodts were found,
Abandoned by the traitor packs.
As on the sod
The clothing lay,
Our troops who trod
IL in tue clay,
Their eyes with horror tnTned away
Such looking garments might appal--
II Aught coNR lright--0ur warlike hands,
Who oft had viewed at Tower Hall
What Philadelphia taste demands.
But rebel dudB,
Our boys declare,
Are only Of
For rOgnes to wear;
And so they left them rotiing there.
The largeet assortment of Fashionable and
Servceable Clothing in Philadelphia on hand
and being sold at reduced prices. An tastes ana
pockets ran he suited Military uniforms made
10 order in the best manner, ut the shortest no.
tice. Tower HALL, No. 5ls MARKET Street,
Philadelphia. BENNETT & Co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31

STRANGE SIGmT-SRvENTy SwARas OF BRrs
AT WAR,-Ezra Dibble, n well known ctigens
of this town, and for many years engaged ex-
clusiyely in tue management of bees, commu-
nicates to us the following interesting par
ticulars OF IL battle among the bees. He had
seventy awarms ofbees, about equally divided
on the east and west sides OF his house. One
Sunday afternoon, about O'Clock the wealth
er being warm, and tho windows open, his
house was suddenly filled with bees, which
forced the family to flee at once to the neigh
hors. Mr.. d. after getting well protected
against his assailauis, proceeded TO take Il
survey, and, ifpossble, learn the cause which
had disturbed them. The seventy swarms ap-
peared to be out, aud those on one side of the
house were arrayed in battle against those on
the other side and such battle was perhaps
never before witnessed. They filled the air.
covering space Of more than one acre OF
ground and fought desperately for some three
hours-not for "spoils,n but for conquest aud
while at war, no living thing could exist in the
vicinity. They stung lurge flock of Shang-
hal chickens, nearly all Of which died and
persons passing along the roadside were obli-
ged To make haste TO avoid their stings, A
little after o'clock, quiet was restored, and
the living bees returned TO their hives, leaving
the slain almost literally covering the ground
since which, but few have appeared around
the hives and those apparently stationed as
sentincle to watch the enemy. But two young
swarma were entirely destroyed and aside
from The terrible slaughter of bees no other in-
jury waa done. Neither party was victorious,
and they only ceased on the approach of night
aud from utter proslration. The occasion of
this strange warning Of the hees ID unknown;
even the most eonyersant with their manage
ment, never before Witnessed or heard OF such
/ a spectacle a5 here CoRnsaW Ohiol
/ Rtparsr
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31

because be would not take off his hat in the
presence of his superiors But his mother
kind and indplgent as nature has made
the hearts of mothers generally,-pleaded
his cause before the paternal presence, and
William was permitted TO shake the dust
from off his feet, and once more enjoy the
consultations and pleasures Of the domestic
lireside.
When he grew to maturer years, he seem
ed to have been no less unfortunate for his
religious opinions subjected him to many
prosecutions, even unto Imprisonment. Bni
in them all his fifth remained unshaken'
and in spite of all his trials, he at last rose
TO the distinction OF being the founder oil
colony which has since grown to be the
second State in Importance and influence IN
the American Union.
Like many other gentlemen of eminenee
William Penn had prodigal son, whose
wastefulness licentiOusness nnd rowdy u's-
position saddened the heart OF his ia'her
and brought shame on the family. For som'
of the young mans financial improprietles
his father was sent 10 prison, but he hnail,
overcome ali obstacles and came out oil tn
fiery ordeal purer and better than before
His treaty with the Indians at what is MOI
understood TO be kensngton in Philadel
phia, is known to every school boy in tha
r locality, and has been said by distinguish
e ed historian 10 he the only treaty, albe
= without any oath TO bind it, that was nev'
/ broken
e The life of William Penn was one OF triu
/! hut in the strictest sense, il was also one
J. usefulness. A British historian of II recei
N period, however, made the attempt TO blac
en- the great name of his Quaker countr
,e man, but failed entirely, and for his pal
Or received the scorn and reproaches OF hone
l. able men. They have both been gather
i unto their fathers-the slanderer and I
is slandered-and both sleep their last slee
if upon British soil. Let us hope that th
: 3 sleep we'll.
lis But while such WAS William Penn. n
as thinks | hear some of your readers S
na ~, that isn't the thing,--who Is "Willi
at Penn ?--rHE William Penn of the JouRNA
Mt While modesty iorbids that ! should ansv
NJ ms the question fully, have no hesitation
ed saying that he, like his great namesake,
to Dutch blood in his veins, and that
nj about all in which there Is any rvsvurbian
"' He never expects to go about doing
3D. same amount of good as did the anci
not Penn, nor does he think to make treat
Tm ;n with the Indians or compromises with
ay tors but while he wlelds the PEN he d
he hone to WELD 1t in the cause of truth, hO
Iia in' and patriotism, even as did the Admin
ads sou and man of peace, WILLIAM PESN
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31

tally might have been prevented II whisky
lind been given once or twice day. Many Of
the troops have been worked to an extent
which ordinary constitutions cannot endure
without such assistance beside which, the
prospect Of gill Of spirits 10 put some life
and warmth into their chilled and exhausted
bodies when work is sover, is valuable moral
as well as physical stimulus
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
VIM. TORBERP,
+. A. ELLIS,
j. CRAWFORD,

SALE or THE PR2E STEAMER SALvoR.-This
fine steamer, lately capturedby the United States
steamer Ktysionc State in the Cult Of Mexico,
was sod in Philadelphia on ThusdOy by the
United States Marshal for the sum Of Sl2,OOO,
MIR. Thomas Clyde being the purchaser
SUDDEN DrATn.-Mr. Joseph Mahan, of Fix
ton, died suddenly last week. about half-past
o'clock. lie was sitting In his chair, reading,
when he was taken suddenly i'll and expired
MIR. NAHUM was about Gj years of age, and
leaves family to lament his loss.
|. S Flint will have constantly on hand the
unlermented mrated Bread fresh from the bakery
10 Philadelphia Made altogether by machine
ry, without being touched by hand, md without
yenat The sweetest, whiest, llghtest and hest
Bread ever eaten, aud will keep fresh much
longer than amy other Bread. Try II and be
convinced Market Street hel0w Eighth price
same as other bread, and recommended by
physicians M being the hcaltbiest.
ON SATURDAY, Mason aud slidel were not TO
he given up. On Monday, they are virtually
given up. In spite OF this A. Il. GRMsmAw 4
Co, would not give up, but continue TO offer
their excellent remedies viz ;--Aconite Liniment
for Rheumatism Glyoerole of CamphOr for
Chapped lips and hands; Browns Bronchial
Troches for Hoarseneas; Grimshaw's Cough
Mixture; Bowers Glycerin Cream; Soaps.
brushes, Coal Oil Goal Oil Lamps, Pore Drugs
and Medicines Smiths Ointment Tor Frosted
Feet, an excellent article, No 600 Market 1t
above sixth.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31

BY CHEAP JOmS's is the greatest plaee in
town.
pas@ Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
H6s- Cheap John has the greatest stock of
any other store in Delaware.
BsIs- Cheap John is the sole agent for the hest
Spool Cotton made in the world, at 4le King
Street
Edy- Cheap John has no Travelling Agents,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
Prince ALBERT.

Prince Albert. the husband of Queen Yicio-
ria whose death Ia announced this morning,
was born at Roseneau, on the 26th of August,
1912 lie was the second son Of Ernest Duke
Of SAKE COburg GothN, under whose immediate
peIsonal superintendence he received an adj
mit1hle education which he completed by at
tendug the University Of Bonn, during three
academiCal sessions In July, 1888, he evisited
England In company with Leopold, King oi
BELGIUM, spent sono time nj the court of the
yluthN queen, and in Nov, 1899, IL was for
mally announced Ia the prvy council, by the
queen,i that she intended to form matrimonial
alliance with Prince Albert. The secret had
long been publicplopcrty, but was kept in sus-
! pense by the defoiOre cont lndictions ofJhe
ministerial journals. The marriage was sol
emnized Fen TO-, lS40 For tho purpose ~
rendering him p-aectly independent, the mt
nilicent persOnnl allowance of Sl50,00O yefr
was made to him by Parliament Beside
which, he was ticld-marshal, knight of tie
Garter, and other orders, colonel of the Fusi-
ier Guards, and held number of lucrative
or honorary appointments. lie was man OF
refined taste, and an accomplished musician
and draughtsman. Forbidden by his position
10 interfere in politics, he occupied himself
with experimenting the education Of his chill
dren. The progress of the arts and sciences,
and general philanthrOpic subjects, such as
the "dwellings of the working classes sani-
tary arrangements, &c., also engaged his at
tention. lie was patron and president Of nu-
merous charitable institutions, Institutions, in
which he took personal interest As u iesi-
D dent of the Society of Arts, he was the chief
promoter OF the exhibition of 1851. Similar
Q exhibitions, confined TO native productions,
. had been long held in Paris, Brussels, and
even in Manchester, and other towns Of En-
0 gland. But when the idea of holding one 10
o London was suggested to Prince Albert, he
readily adopted it, and zealonsly co-operated
b in the scheme OF extending it to the whole
world. The popularity which, for long time,
o he had enjoyed with all classics, was for briei
space overloaded, in 1855, when Iumors were
o current among the opponents of Government,
that the prince took an undue interest In polit-
. ical affairs, and even held communications with
8 some German courts, which were prejudicial
y to English interests so that the ministers
q thought it necessary 10 clear up all doubts, by
% an explicit denial of the report froN their pla-
ces in Parliament. He was noted IN coun.
% try Of scientifc agricnlturists, for the spirit
% with which he carried out agricultural expert
ments, and his farming stock has been fire.
o qnently exhibited, and gained prizes. AZ 4
70 patron of art, Prince Albert has sh own himsel
70 particularly active.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
FACULTY.

e, HODGES CRTTTEEDRR, AiieyNeya al Ld'g, prlnelpa
Copsulting Accountant and instructor ln Vohhhie'
cIAi Customs, and Commercial Law.
THOMAS W. MOORE, Professor Of PenmAnship. o,
J0IIN nROEsBEcK. Professor OF Bookkeeping and fho-
noarAphy, aud lirb1tim Reporter ..,
JAMES a. GARLAND aud II. A. WlITlktuhh in-
sIru, tors in the bookkeeping Department. -
At tba Institution each student Is taught fHdinaA'HY
and NAV attend as many hours daily rs he chooses
The complete Counting House eourse embraces thoIoug
YARNS and Mercantile Arithmetic; With the privilege
al ninding all the Lectures Political Economy eonI
msrcial Law the Duties Of Business Men, &e whoh ~,
delivered At intervals during the year, In the Lectnr
TIe depsrtment Of Commercial LaiD affords businet
man every facility for acquiring such an amouni q esa
Srmhtion al shall guide them with discretion III tnel
usiusss f,irs Full c0nrss Aw Students also reclV
Catalogue containing full particulars OF TERMS man
n.r of Instruction, &C., may bg had on applying al w
| College either In person or by letter.
| So CRlrTENDEN's DO0kkEEflNu for sale ftl'
| 81 ~. Key tD same 6O cis.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
DIED.

FELL Al tho honsa oI his mother, in Wiz
niogton, Delaware, on the 9th inst in the
ION year Of his age, CouRTLAND ]. FELL,
son Of the late Oourlland j. and Mary 3. Fell.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31

WATER RENTs WATER RENTS The bills
for 1862 are now ready for payment. To oil
bills uot paid Oh or before the 10th day Of Janu-
ary five per cent will lie added. To those not
paid before the first Of February ten per cent
will he added. II not paid by the FIRST Of March
the pipes will be cut of.
A. PRITCHARD,
dec6-lm Superintendent of Water Works.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-31
CHEAP PRESENTS
FOR OH RIS II M A S ,
At No. 81 Market Street,
wILMlN0ToN, nELAwAhE.

WILMINGTON DELAWARE
WM. WALSH would respectfully inform the
public that he has just received large and
elegant assortment Of JEWELRY, SILVER
WARE. WATCHES, CLOCKS and FANCY
ARTICLES suitable for Christmas presents,
which will be sold choar.