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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
For the Delaware INQUIRER.
NO THE PuRIIC.

In the last IEQUIRER there is long SIAN
derous communication, which the writer says
was by order of Thomas Scott. Now am
surprised at Thomas Scott for suffering him
self TO be made tool OF by Levi W. Latto-
mus, who is the head and front Of this Lam
caster project, who after getting defeated at
Dover, got-up meeting al his hotel, with
out respect to party. Thomas Scott signed
the call, and sat as President Of the meeting,
composed of secessionists and men calling
themselves Union men. Resolutions were
passed and published with their names. at
tached. The public have read them and my
late comments on them. Thomas SCOTS
name is published as the chairman, Levi W.
Lattomus, one of the Levy Court Commits
sioners whose term expires this Fall, IL also
among the names. Union men this year will
have chance TO put men in who will not
need secessionists to help pass resolutions re-
fleeing on Union members Of the Legisla.
ture because they would not change the name
of cross roads, and also made threats against
Mr. Fisher, our Union Representative in
Congress. With regard to Thomas Scott,
as his friend, would say to him, II he would
drink less, and read such ISLANDERS before he
allowed his name to be put TO them, Il would
be better; he 10 about the lost man to COM
plain of swearing, or of the use OF political
funds In my former communication I did
very little more than allude to him, and If
he now gets his feelings hurt hs must blame
himself for letting other persons use his name
to cover up their own hearts blackness.--
With regard to the genuineness Of the protest
published in my last, wrote to Dover, a
gentleman there furnished me copy, sent
!. to James Montgomery for publication, and
it is now in his possession for inspection,
which settles the SANDER about the protest.
Now to give fair understanding of the diff
Aculty here, so the public may see how some
people try to justify mean act, win state
that from my home farm, before purchased
il, the new road from Whitby's mill to the
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

REMOVAL OF THE ALMsHousE.--We soc in
dicstions, on the part of the people, to have
the Almshouse removed from this city: and
we can see no real objection to this move
ment, when We consider that the property he
longing 10 the AImshouse will sell tor enough
money to buy good location anywhere az.
Since it has become u fixed TACT to remove
this establishment, we can see no better place
than the old Brandywine Spring property,--
We have no doubt but this property can lie
bought, and that at a rate too, that would war-
rant the Levy Court commissioners turning
their attention IN that direction This i ,h,
most desirable property for this purpose tirt
we know Of. One good argument in favor II
this property is, that the buildings are srch
az would accommodate nearly all the paupers
that would have to be supported Mt the pub
lie expense for several years 10 come. 10 mct
We think that two thousand dollars, properly
expended, would put this place in good order.
The Almshouse property would sell tor IL suf-
fcient sum to buy the Spring property ahdput
il in tenetable order. AS a matter Of econo-
ny, we think the Spring property would be
an excellent one to get in exchange for The
present site of the County Almshouse.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
OF AhY PArttlN mE STATE.

TOWNSEND VS.. LANcAsrER.--This quar-
rel has grown into personalities in which
the public have not the least interest, nor
have we. Both sides have had an oppor-
tunity to say all that is necessary on this
subject; therefore, we will not insert any
more communications on the subject from
either side. Our disinterested advice is
for our friends to desist from this kind Of
warfare and call general convention of
all parties concerned and settle the vexea
question in any way they may prefer our
side Of boring the people with thing they
don't want to know any thing about <
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

war, another like occurrence should never
happen, and to prevent it, the President pro-
poses in the border slave States emancipation
by the government purchasing slaves. / will
agree to il, provided he couples colonization
with it,; then the cause of disturbance is re-
moved. Slave negroes in the border slave
S9ates are aft to run away, and some persons
in the free States are very reluctant to give
them up, although the law requiresit it; there
fore the buying out of slaves from loyal Union
slave holders at fair price, secures the slave
owner from loss, and then colonization re-
moves the nuisance. do not see why this
doctrine would not work well in Delaware.
am, however, utterly opposed to giving the
negroes in this State, ono particle more social
or political rights than they now have; and
would not favor buying out and freeing the
slaves unless the government obtains a con-
venienL place to colonize them; and am ut
terly opposed to the free negroes in the North
voting; and also opposed to white hereafter ia
the South voting for them l want the Con-
stitution amended so that representation shall
be based solely on white population, and
| thereby remove the negro out of politics.
Now, in conclusion, would say to you
granny Lancasterites, it Is the interest and duty
| Of all good citizens to be at peace with iheii
| neighboring fellow beings. ! did not begin
| this warfare; after II was commenced search
ed round fol the cause, and arrived at the con
| clusion that Levi W. Lattomus, tho hotel keep
| err, was the principal leader, and suppose fol
the cause of my letting my saooa (which wss
built before his hotel1 to q poor respectable
man, who is cripple, to try to make iiyint
for his family. Since Lattomus has been u
| the hotel have let the saloon lay idle, with
out its producing me any rent about half th'
time, but now AS the keeping 1t open has Civ
en- such great offence, il shall DO kept opsI
hereafter If let ii rent free.
i had supposed from the msnner Mr.. fngra
ham had been treated about the hotel propsr
| ty by your leading man, that he would no
have been claimed as one Of your friends.
think will request him to Ysntilate that trans
action In the papers ii you use hia name agar
| SAMUEL TOWNSEND.
Townsend, March 10, 1899.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
OBITUARY..

Died, in Christiana, Del, March 10th, 1862,
Abigail wife of Sylvester D. TOWNSEND.
There are few whose death fails 10 create :
greater or less sadness, but when the victim
Is one whose lille was light from which ema.
mated the rays OF love and tenderness, whose
Joy y was 70 bear trial with christian meek
ness s~a0d Communicates TIE same sprfffF'7Fffas
Others then indeed, ia the loss mos k.enIv
felt. Such an one was the subject Of these
remarks Tor years previous to her death, she
was the same earnest, devoted christian, never
firing In her Masters work, but ever and anon
stopping TO point her loved ones 10 that frisnd
on whose arm she delighted to lean. She did
not fail to heed . thoughtess remark about
her Master or deyotions but would gently adj
dress the speaker, in such meek, winning
way, that mirth was silenced and refused TO
do its office. In public, sociel or private con.
versation, i was evident that she held her
duty TO God paramount to all Others Thus
she lived, ever srewing gentle words in her
walks through life, cheering the l6wncast and
almost hopeless, and directing their thirsty
souls TO the Fountain of peace and leaving
behind her most abundant proof that g kind
words can never die" But when the soul is
SO ripe for Heaven, God does not permit il to
dwell here long. The hand OF Addiction was
laid upon our dear friend and DAY after day
the vital spark grew fainter and fainter, but
sne nurmureu not. Ere long she had reach
cd point where hope Of longer earthly exis-
tence departs, and friends and relatives calm
'ly but sadly awaited the exit. But 10 the
hand Of Providence is stretched forth, and the
life which had been rapidly ebbing away, was
apparently returning; Joy filled those anxious
hearts, and prayers Of thanktulness welled
up to Heaven that the work OF Death was not
yet. Not long, tor as if the spirit had heea
permitted to return only to more fully accom-
Plish liz mission upon earth, God called again,
and this time exhausted nature more willing
ly gave way to the march of Death. few
brief hours aud the soul was with its Cod
We mourn not as those without hope. We
feel sad indeed, to lose friend, but rejoice
that Heaven has gained soul. The in
huence Of her godly life is not dead il lives,
and will be obliterated only when death shall
have stamped his cold Impress upon our brow.
Living for God on earth, she regns with Him
in Heaven. May our end be like hers. Q.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

Ma. EDIToR;-
We have seen in various pa
pers, notices of the Lecture ofthe distinguish
ed Rev. DR.. Butler, ,ate OF Washington city.
We believe that tho Doctor was driven from
his pulpit on -aeeosnst OF -hie ggaGfd Uni9.I.
sentiments. when our country trcmbl
balance, and craven hearted men eithrCour-
Ted the South, or feared TO aeow on which
side they stood.
Dr. Butler Is one of the most celebrated
pulpit orators Of the day, He has been re-
sident Of Washington City for many years,
and has moved in those circles of society
which would afford him ample opportunity
TO become acquainted with the leading men
of the nation. He is familiar with all the
plots and plans of the rebels. With words
of fervid eloquence he entrances his audi.
ence with astounding revelations of the ar
rangements made to destroy the fabric of our
government.
DR.. Butler will lecture in the Institute Hall
on Thursday, April 3D., for the benefit Of the
Hospital Fund of our Delaware Regiments.
Let every one who desires to listen 10 pol
ished speaker attend. Let every patriot, who
desires to aid our volunteers, COME.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
DIED.

ia this city, March 18th, Lucy, dau ghter of
Joseph aud Priscilla Turner, aged ssyen months
and twelve days.
Thus, the bud was blighted ere il had time
10 untold It's beauties to the word q bright
gem was taken from the affections OF doting
parents, to be placed in the coronet of Heay.
en-. What can be more innocent than the last
resting place OF babes, who never knew q
wrong act or sommitted n sin.
They are the bright the shining stars.
That glitter from on high,
And watch US from their bright abode
Ia the eternal sky.
The smiling face that once so sweet
With angel beauties given,
Still smiles beyond this life Of tears,
An angel still in Heaven.
Then weep not friends the carly fate,
That seals thy cherubs doom,
She dies-and then she lives again.
beyond the silent tomb
We learn that Charley Smith. arrested in
this town last week, by Colonel Wallace. for
being accessory 10 the theft OF nusket sue
ee-ded ia giving the soldiers tie nslipr while
at Washington, though kept under guard lie
was seen day or two since in Thoroueflre
Meek, dressed in one Of the soldiers suits, ad
bound, it was supposed, by the first conyey-
snce, TO the far of land III nlhe Jarseys. -
Smyraa Tine.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

government TO take tie arms and Col. Wallace
nut him under arrest, hnt let him 90 abouton
his parole. Lieutenant Bayard telegraphed TO
Washington, and appraised his father OF his
arrest. The SENATOR, we are informed, re-
paired to Secretary Stanton and represented
the case 10 him and asked for the release OF
his son. The Secretary said that he knew mo-
thing about the case. as it was within the jurls-
dicton of General Dix. Col. Wallace receiv-
ed an order IRON General Dix suspending
operations. On Sunday evening he received
smother order from General Dix instructing
him TO 90 ahead. 10 the mean time Lieutenant
Bayard was paroled to report toH Gen DIX
whenever ii might be deemed requisite for
him to do so. On Monday the work progress
ed slowly several of the men reiuains TO give
up their guns. In fact the whole week has
been employed in gathering up the arms a
list Of members OF the different companies
were procured ald officers were engaged III
fudiug the men. There were several reoei'iouS
spirits among them who at first refused 70
give IN there arms but apou little retiecuoa
changes the'r hfuoh "uu sun NJ,
cretion- number OF Tue "e" S""''
they had no guns auo1 were u'ssn"'se
Among those who swore 'hes p"u "' sO'e'"'
meat guns was squire floya' IL WIS '"o"H'
by everybody WIG anew nun pa' nv n''p' WY
many went 80 iir as to say that he Dragged 2
| bad,a oun but no one could get it from him
1,l..o 10 o,e ,l,;ng certain. and that is thu
-. - .,y..r.r and in an,
'"e s"au"e :" hSS' - N.
present Instance, swearing was " 9"'''
count, for il served his bacon. Throughout lhi'
nroeedure there was n great deal OF treacherl
III ,.,,,hars EDWARD each other
'''ueeu' :. Wv '''l -~...;,,,, III =,
shch y g"ins lh'oFuiA''on
who had guns but whose names were NOT 4" u
| fonna an thp Lat furnished the Colonel. w
| ., ,.sS.ca.s ;nn and a
oeie"e Hs"e"e'' 80 P'
have never seen itmore iuiiJ pflno'u ''"" y
| this occasion. We have no doubt there wns
dissinct understanding among The men hol,i
- ,,;.o ,han, mn h.t
ing THESE guns h"' ~ 81 III,
majority Of them Thought 'h~i +" "a' po''
moi 10 resist the authority Of the goyernlneni
Tb,es nr;sop.rs were taken trum tins city /
40. n, ~ an. ,rocedu,r ~
o""''s'u''' go
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
Communicated
CHEATING NEVER THRIvEs.


We have just received the information
from an official source, that DIR. David
Houston, who resorted to the most un-
principled means to supersede the first sur
geon lwho was their first and last choice)
Of the Second regiment, Delaware volun-
teers, was rejected by unanimous vote Of
the Army Board, now in session in the
city of Baltimore. He was discharged
from the services on the 4th of March
last, but his brother of dubious loyal ante
cedents through political influences, had
the order revoked by the President, and a
permit for his brother David to be exam
ed by the Board, and on Wednesday last
he was examined and was rejected by a
unanimous vote Of the Board for incapa-
city to perform the duties of surgeon.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
COMMANDMENT ON THE MISSISSIPPI
The Fight at Island No. ! o
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.


CAino, March ls.--To the Secretary of the
Nav.
Hewa was rseeivsd o. v ocioek tnts mcen-
ing, from the flagship Benton, dated smear
Island No IN March nm ss soilou..
ST. a..
we uau nSru work 'n's A''efnoon ""u Wv
upper battery OF all at this point. -Four shots
only struck us out OF the Gre of the fiye forts
nj IN. epemv IN. sbot altar str;,<;ng tbe nm
- 49, - a.e,. a.
per ue'A '"ee anu 'ne io"er aeeA 'n'e'
breaking some half-a-doEen, finally lodged IN
the flag officers desk, depositna itself in the
drsv.r a. ,,;s,Iv II. n,ss;hi,
,,,,
we nave oa''ereo tue ior's MI !" P'eeoa'
dismountng one gum but night came upon US,
and we had TO leave without finishing the
vork Rut ,,.morrov NV. will ma a, him o.,,
80. n. T,.
"A rineu gun ours' on poaro tne n'' LOUIS
and killed two men outright, MORALLY wound
ed two, and slightly wounded ten others. -
Tbasa ara tho onlv casuait;.a
.lTh. r,or,srs 40 doinaw.i,
~ o'' ~ 1T" "a M pRNNooK.
nsanio. of;as,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

.sfo stttil9 on 0undtes q papers ~ ms pruning
o6fce-time, midRvht- Rises 10 MS fset anne
rspolUer IN his hand.-Spsaks
And has il come to this
That 1, the representative ofall
The,vast democracies, and odds and ends IS
Gffactions, great and small that deal in ;eea-
son, = !
Should be thus compelled to burn my pcnny
dip,
And test my coGrnge Ia this humble-wsy
Thou deadly weapon full OF lead and powda,
To thee, trust my type and printing fixtures,
Sure instrument Of death, long to use thee,
Gu some foul, hdeoss Black Republican,
Who does not love the treason Of my sheet
Hist What noise Is that breaks in upon MY
car?
Ye Gods il is some william bent on evil
Some Douglas Democrat. Gieat God, hear,
Him working at my door. He will get inl
Heaven forbid. And will the door hold oai,
Against the sturdy blows, 80 we'll directed
Rise Downward, rise The 6ends are all around
US;
A thousand people in the street cry onl for
blood
And succor does not come Poor, unpiurd
man,
Who has the curses Of people on his head
Had better ask the rocks to crush him with
their weight.
But |, who once Was all my fancy painte9,
Now standing shivering at the very door,
Where once the people entered at my beck
And hailed me as their their head and leader,
AIN kicked and cutfed about just like a cur,
wishsSs a master. But bark they coma !
Hear how theyyell The fenus- --.,
Ny nerve forsakes me. Downward, for ,Soi'i
sake
Fetch me water. Hark still they yell. gont
Heaven
'Tis only an unruly cat that makes the night
Apandemonium. Thereare no Union thie,n
About my door, nor men who long TO strike,
Nc from the list of editors, and burn
Ny precious type, Great God, feel relieved
Aud as the morn unfolds her ample wings,
will to bed, and dream of Union sentiments
Exit Caleb; leaving Downward to watch
the office.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
THE REBEL DEFEAT ArAEM BERN.

TIM hhbhL DEF tAI Al ALN BERN.
Accounts state that Col. Avery ol the North
Carolina rebels, denounced his men as cow
ards for fleeing before The advancing bayonet
charge Of the Federal troops ~ Newbcru.---
How could he expect that the class Of people
who fill the rebel ranks, and are conl,mptu-
ously spoken of by the aristorrats % die south
as "wire grass" 'sand hill "piney woods"
or ''groundlings, can stand up, i'm bad cause,
against the intelligent iarmes aud mechanics
Of the North Even the gentlemen oi the
South fpda wide difference between The trick
Of the pistol" and bayonet charge
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

ONeils cheap fancy and staple Dry 'fseds |
Store No. ana Market Street, Wilni0strn, |
Delaware, four doors below 4th street. Keeps
constantly on hand general assortment o.
everything in the Dry Goods line, US dheap us
can be found any wheit else. The hNest US
sortmeut of Embroidery In the StAeias low
es any House In New York or Philadelphia.
Please give him a call. No. ans Maskai street,
four doors below Fourth Street.
feb. 22-ly. JOHN Nissl''
Another lot of Lancaster county Prime Ro'l
Butter, lust received at is cents.per ib, at the
cheap cash Grocery Store OF G.B. GncI, cor.
4th and Walnut SITS. Also Extra Faulty flonr
at 90 cents for 20 ID. I
To Farm.rs and Mechanics and Orhes.--up-
on the receipt of one dollar, will send W
mail ten valuable receipts in print some OF
which are Invaluable TO the farmer and me-
chanic--and all OF them are vnluablefo every
body. Amongst them is receipt Tor the very
best horse medicine in the world slao te-
ceipt for the almost instantaneous ielnoY"r q
tau, sun-burn, freckels, &c. from The couu-
tenance; aud three of the receipts make . per-
son his own physician, III certain complaints
to which human nature IT, LIABLE. and tor
which these receipts are certain an lnlalli-
BILE remedy. They were never known 10 fah
when used according TO directions One Of
these receipts alone, cost the possesspr over
| ST., 200. Over forty thousand of these prluted
| receipts have been sold 10 the Easiern States,
aud British Provinces. Address P. D Victor,
| Wilmington p. o., Del, with one dollar aud
| one Postage stamp enelosed-orP 7. D. victor,
| New York, r. Office. State name aud r. W
fee, and county, TO prevent mistakes
ray Hthearorld and the rest q shkiiyE
are sensible, they will call ct tho 4bpot md
shoe store Of George II. Walter, corner Of Bird
i and Market streets, and examine ha serglarge
stock OF boots and shoes, which he i selling
at fabulously low prices. Call ahg sec for
yourself The interchangeable and Ingenious
! Flanigen presidcs over this establishments aud
does great deal for the ''soles' Of Ihe COM
munity, AS well as for the uppers of sQciety.-
| Gail and examine the stock.
Ns,v Stylss Merrmaek and Americph Pti,ts
for 1879 cts. per yard at Chambers, 3e9 Market
| 81 fresh Importation OF Jousius Kill
Gloves for IS cts. The best Hoop Skirts Of
our owu manufacture NJ greatly reduced prices.
Mar 15-li
| SAFE Your Money.-llemembeT the Delaware
| Saving Bank is located al the Office ofWilliain
McCanlley, Ksq., No. COG Market street VIII
mington Del, and 10 opened every day 70 re-
ceiye deposits. AL amounts received from
one dollar upwards and Eve per cent. interest
paid from the day of deposit.
WILLIAM McCAULLEY, President,
JoHs r. RUIZ. Secretary IA
',sadpsqo spl usq, snss pue 'aIu au
-lsd nj sIolS lsq1o Sus 10, saoqs puv Slooa 10
'asu
III lssq sql 'uolloo IoodS pIoo VS. lssq s.qlloM
-qsv IoI luoSB elos ~ NHOf dYaHl ~lsss
GI-tIdss 'aLsAvlsu u! s9Iols YIS,luv nuql
spooS sIom sU0s puB 'ooovqoL 1ssH aql oilu
| 4nsr Nm z4an ReN
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

Distressiag Accident john Martin, boy
about eight years old, son Of John II. Matia.
who lived at the corner of Sixth and ZINE
Streets in this city, and who recently nj, ed
TO Philsdelphia, had his foot split by y Passen
ger Railroad car in rime Street, on Monday
week last. He had left his residence NJ l2th
and Ellsworth Streets but few moments
when, his mother missing him, sent smaller
brother 20 see where he was. lie returned and
stated he was being carried by some men
The little fellow suffered dreadfully
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

Samuel Buzins.-samuel Buzine an old cit
izen Of this city, has been appointed by the
Levy Court a constable for this city Mr..
Buzine is an old officer and understands his
business. He has always done his business
correctly and in a satisfactory manner. Those
having collections to make will do well 20
place their bills in his hands; he will man
age them as well as may DO desired
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22
CAPTAIN poRTERls MORTAR FLEET.

CAPTAIN PoRTER'S MORTAR FLEET
Some apprehension is felt concerni- 6 Por-
terra mortar feet, if it is to attack Mobile or
New Orleans, because it has lately been stated
by refugees from that quarter, that two or
three iron-clad vessels have been in process
OF construction during the past summer. The
nortsr missiles. however would he likely
pierce ordinary iron matt
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

CALEB OF THE GAZETTE Caleb si,ys
in his last paper that he voted the Union
ticket last September. That is glorious
news for us; for we had an idea, that he
voted the rebel ticket, probably we have
done him injustice. Ouraim is to do h IN
justice, even if it takes his head off t.
leb is now good Union man Since his
conversion we live in hopes that things
will all work right in the end. There Is
now some slight hopes of saving JEFF.
Yaneey, & Co., from utter rebellion if the
same course is pursued towards them that
has been laid out by Caleb's friends. A
band of Union music and few hundr ID
guns, are excellent arguments to convert
such fellows.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

about | ,o00 Of the enemy, under Coils. Coleman,
woodsides, and Mcfarland. After severe
fight the enemy were defeated, with the loss
Of Colonel woodsides, and about 100 killed
and wounded, and considerable number OF
prisoners. Our loss was 25 killed and wound
ed. II. W. IALLECK,
Major General.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

COLLECTING ARMs-Colonei Wallace OF lie
Maryland Home Guards arrived in this city,
on Friday, the 7th inst and took up his head
quarters inthe Custom House. His intention was
soon made manifest by calling upon the officers
Of the companies Of this city tortheir arms. T
r. Bayard, First Lieutenant of Company A,
Delaware Guards disputed the right of the
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-22

MovrNe DAY.-our subscribers, both in
town and country, viii inform us of their
new locations, so that we may send their pa
nara right