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VOL. VINO. Is.

A YANKEE TRICK.--A short time ago q
Yankee took up his residence at public
house in Philadelphia, kept by credulous
German. The morning following, at
breakfast he told them that he had dream
ed curious dream, that considerable
sum of money, buried on certain spot on
the other side Of the Schuylkill, but at
the same time said he could place no con-
fidence in visions of that kind. Il have
hurt people say rejoined the superstitious
host, dat if tey tream de same tream ofer
and ofer again tree times dere mus sartain-
ly something be in it,
The Yankee two successive mornings fol-
lowing told his host be had dreamed the
same dream over again. After repeated
arguments the German persuaded the Yam
kee to accompany him, and hied to the place
shown by the dreamer. They dug and 10!
they beheld box which upon examina-
ton, was found to contain two thousand
dollars seemingly new coined. It was
agreed between them that the German
should have five and the Yankee fifteen
hundred dollars. The latter told the form
er that as he was going to travel he wished
for his own convenience that he could get
his share in bank notes, telling him he had
better keep the new dollars lying by for
while. The unsuspecting German immedi-
ately went and borrowed among his neigh
bors fifteen hundred dollars in notes,
which he gave in exchange for the specie,
and with which the Yankee Immediately
decamped. Some time after the German
presented part of his treasure at one Of
the Philadelphia banks as deposit, when
to his utter astonishment, he was told they
were all conterfeits. 1 '"a4 'y"
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Dg- A young fellow of our acquaint-
ance, whose better half had just presented
him with pair Of bouncing twins, attend
ed Rev. Mis- church on last Sunday
evening. During the discourse the cler-
gyman looking right at our innocent friend
said, in q tone Of thrilling eloquence:
young man, you have nm important respon-
sibility thrust upon you. The new-hedg-
ed dah-dah, surprising that the preacher
alluded to his peculiar home event, consid-
erably startled the audience, by replying:
Yes, Sir, [ have two Of them Y
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aeN- Al man who cheats in short meas
ure measure-lessr rogue. whiskey,
then he is rogue insspirit. Ifhe givesa
bad title to land, thenh is u rogue in
deed! If he gives short measure iuwheat,
then he is a rogue in grain. And ifhe
cheatsswhen he can; he ispin deed, in
spirit, in grain, d measureless rogue. u
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EDUCATED TO MRS. ..... ST. LOUIS.
Father in the battle fray,
Shelter his dear head, I pray
Nerve his young arm with the might
Of Justice, Liberty and Right.
Where the red hail deadliest falls,
Where stern duty loudly calls, n.- p.
Where the strife is fierce and wild,
Father guard, Oh guard my child!
Where the foe rush swift and strong,
Madly striving for the wrong;
Where the clashing arms men WELD
Ring above the battlefield; ...
Where the sitting air is hot
With bursting shell and whistling shot
Father to my boy's brave breast gng 3
Let no treacherous blade be pressed ,.s
Father! ifmy woman's heart
Frail and weak in every part :
Wanders from Thy mercy-seat
After those dear rowing feet,
Let Thy tender plying grace
Every selfish thought erase;
If this mothers love be wrong
Pardon, bless and make me strong.
For, when silent shades of night
Shut the bright world from my sight
When around the cheerful fire
Gather brothers, sisters, sire
There miss my boys bright face
From his old familiar place,
And my sad heart wanders back ,
To tented field and bivouac.
Often in my troubled sleep
Waking, YEARLY to weep
Often dreaming he is near, ~"
Calming every anxious fear
Often startled by the flash
Of hostile swords that meet and clash,
Till the lannon's smoke and roar
Hide him from my eyes once more!
Thus l dream--and hope and pray
All the weary hours away ~
But know his cause is just,
/. And centre all my trust
!. In Thy promise :-"As thy day 81.
So shall thy strength be"-alway
Yet need Thy guidance still
Father let me do Thy will
If new sorrow should befall-
ltJf my noble boy should fall
If the bright head have blessed
On the cold earth find its rest ~.
Still, with all the mother-heart
Torn, and quivering with the smart,
yield him, meath Thy Christening rod,
1 To his Country and his God.
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4oetieal,

We venture to say that there are few moth
ers whose hearts will not swell responsibility to
the tender sentiments expressed in the following
lyric. Every stanza is brimful of unshed tears.
EDS NJ. N. S.
For the Maryland Neaos Sheet
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4 Gel know well enough, "said . young
ster, sswhere fresh ish come from, but
where these salt ones are catcheds I'll be
banged il I can tell. =
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sd%S a. distinguished divine, on certain
occasion, while preaching with his usual
eloquence and power, said, sBrethren, AZ
sometimes illustrate my subjectiin this
manner and putting his handkerohieftei
his nose, blsWsa blast loud enough to wake
the seven sleepers. That was not the in-i
tended illusiestionD but gone Of his hearers
thought twas. siit Is 81
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ae~ Pride break tasted with plenty,
dipea With poverty, and snppad WITH inrs
iauy ssaas s4 d IL sSs gah il
a0eSrgafof lsadrrA sweet, pretty girl
without brains.
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EDUCATED TO MRS. :. ST. LOUIS.
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A MOTHERS PRAYER.

[ For the Maryland Nesos She,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21

redress which has hitherto been withheld. That
Convention, aud papers relating 10 that subject
will be laid before you.
The improvement which has taken place in
the relations between her Majesty's Government
ard that of the Emperor of China and the good
faith with which the Chinese Government have
continued to fulfil the arrangements of the
treaty Of Tien- Fsen have enabled her Majesty
40 withdraw her troops from the port of Canton
aud tO reduce the amount Of her forces on the
ctast and in the sea of China.
Her Majesty. always anxious TO exert her in.
fuence for the preservation Of peace, has con-
cuded a Convection with the Sultan Of Moroccan
by means Of which the Sultan has heen enabled
to raise the amount necessary for the iufmept
of certain treaty arrangements which she had
contracted toward spain, and thus to avoid tho
result of hostlitiea with that power. That Con
vention and the papers connected with ii will
be hid before you
GENTLEMEN OF THE lloUsE OF Commons =
Her Majesty commands us 10 inform you that
she has directed the estimates for the ensuing
year TO be laid before you, They have been
framed with due regard to prudent economy,
and to the efficiency Of the public service,
| My LoRDs AND GEETLEMER: Her Majesty
commands me to inform you that measures for
the improvement of the law will be laid before
you, and among them will be bill for render.
ing the title OF lands more simple and the trans.
fer more easy. Other measures Of public use
funcss relating to Great Britain and ireland
will be submitted for your consideration.
Her Majesty regrets that in some parts of th
United Kingdom, and in certain branches of in
dustry, temporary causes have produced con
siderable pressure and privatiOn; but we hagt
reason to believe that the general condition o
the country is sound md satisfactory.
Her Majesty confidently comments the gene
raj interests of the nation to your wisdom an,
your care. She iervcntly prays that the bless
ings Of Almighty 0od may attend your delibe-
rations, and may guide them to the promotion
of the welfare and happiness of her people.
Another popular demonstration took place a
Florence on the Sd. The popuace trayerso
the streets with flags and bands of music shout
ing, "Rome as the capital Of Italy !" "Dow
with the Pope King p "Long Live vlcto
Emanuel" !" Before dispensing, the crowd pro
ceeded to the residence Of the French Consul
A similar demonstration also took place il
Parma on the 4th inst
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
THE NEWS OF THE VICTORY

The news of the Union victory at Fort Donel
son causes the most intense excitement aud joy
throughout the country Every body is jubilant
and happy over it. Men Talk about and discuss
the bravery and daring of our gallant troops
women let fall copious tears of gratitude to the
noble heroes who, amid the iron hail Of the bonn
bardment, stood so firmly in defence Of the dear
children clap their hands IN glee over the heroic
deeds Of their fathers and brothers on tile
sanguinary field Of battle. new life has been
infused into everybody, and all classes, all con-
ditions, seem with one accord to send forth the
glorious ALL HAIL for the deliverance Of our
country from the treason and rebellion that so
long hung over it.
Iu this city, when the news arrived on Tues
day, men ran of home for their guns and pistols,
and 10 n short time the air was filled with re-
ports Of fire arms AS upon fourth of July ocea-
sioua Fire crackers and rockets were set uif,
and other demonstrations indulged in, all indica-
tive of the widest joy.
On Wednesday, the church and iire-bells rang
out their merry peals, while the hoarse music
of cannon from different parts Of the city, and
the shrill voice Of steam whistles n ioundries
workshops and engine houses along the railroad
joined in the general jubilee. No such grateful
and welcome sounds ever mingled with the nil
of Wilmington, before. Everybody was in III,
street, and spontaneous ovation Of joy too
captive the entire population
At New Castle the news WAS received will
unbOunded delight. The Town Hall was in
stantly Illuminated and torch light procession
spontaneously sprung up, and, headed by marin
music, marched through the principal streets 0
the town.
lu Philadelphia, when the iuiellgenc
reached the Court of Quarter Sessions, wher
Judge Allison presided, the Press tells II
that Il despatch containing the news wa
handed to the Judge. A perjury case wa
then being tried, but such was the Judges sat
isfaction that he handed the message to ia
crier, aud gave him permission to read it, I'll
effect was immense. The culprts in the doc
forgot their fears the jurymen did mot for th
moment remember that they were trying a cit
zen for the loss of liberty and character til
yeriest louneers in the rear gallery woke u
from their maps, aud the motley collection
students at-law tipstaves, and attorneys in th
bar area. leaped to their feet with u shout, an
the euuanimity Of the court bade fair to be
long while disturbed. The judge then said tha
mately related that the court room was the pro
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
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PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA.
THIS INSTITUTION,
which was IsrAuLisHRD si. and Ia now consequently
in ths eighteenth year Of its existence numbers among
graduates hundreds Vi the most successful Merchants
and Business Men OF cur Country,
THE OBJECT
Of tbs Institution Is solely TO afford young facilities
for thorough preparation fof business
THE BRANCHES TAUGHT
Are HOOK KEEPING, applicable TO the various depart
nents ui trade PgNMANslP both plain and ornamental
COMMERCIAL LAW, MArHFMATCs, NAVIGATION, CIVIL ENgi
NRERtNG, DRAwlNa pHOgUuRPHY, and MoDkRN LANGUAGES
THE SYSTEM VI INSTRUCTION
IL p-cuiar classes sci lessons made use or but
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most convenient. -
CATALOGUES
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&C., and may be obtained at any time by address,
lug the Principi
IN EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION,
Wtis spread reputation and the lengthy experience Of &
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now widely circulated than any other work the
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pRINCIpAJ.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
A sreaEsrloS ro coNanEss.

We see il stated in the London papers
that the rebel Commissioners recently re-
leased from a Boston prison by the kindness
of MIR. Secretary Seward, have made pro
position on the other side of the Atlantic,
that in consideration OF the recognition OF
the independence Of rebedom by England
and France, the Z" Coniederacy' will agree
to establish free trade for fifty years, aud
declare immediate emancipation TO all slaves
born after the recognition shall be promul-
gated
This proposition clearly establishes the
fact that the South does not consider the
undistnrbed existence Of slavery within its
borders rs essential to its prosperity and
progress. Therefore we suggest to the Con-
gress of the United States in view of this
declaration, and also in consideration OF the
other settled fact that there will be no re-
cognition of Southern independence by any
of the great powers of Europe, that mn
emancipation bill be introduced and passed
forthwith, having for its basis the PROPOSE
tion of the rebel Commissioners with this
slight modification, that instead of its pro
visions going into effect Immediately upon
the enuneiation of the recognition Of the
Southern Coniederacy, they shall have lega
effect upon the subiugation and overthrow
Of the Southern rebellion by the Govern
ment and armies of the United States.
This act being founded ON the PROPOSE
ton of the Southern leaders themselves
would of course work no injustice to tn,
people but on the contrary would be pro
ductive of much good, in that while th'
suppression of treason would restore 10 tn,
people of the sunny South all the liberties
rights and privileges which they hitherto
enjoyed under the Constitution, or conl'
hope to enjoy by reason of foreign recogni
tion, it would also afford them more ampl
security for the continued existence of thos
rights and liberties unimpaired, by removing
through the medium of the suggested emau
cipation bill, the cause which has so lon
disturbed and well nigh subverted thos
liberties altogether. Would this be abe
litionism?
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21

From statement in the Philadelphia
Press Of Tuesday, it appears that the death
Of Ex-Governor Pennington was caused by
stupid druggist who put up morphine in
stead of quinine powders as directed by the
physician. The Press says =
The cause of Mr.. Pennington's death
was as follows On Thursday evening last
he attended lecture, and when he returned
home he complained of being unwell. The
following morning he became worse, when
two physicians were called in, who stated
that his complaint was typhoid fever On
Sunday morning he appeared to be no better
when a prescription was written for quinlne
and sent to drug store The prescription
directing powders, was dispensed and label
led "quinine." Shortly after, the powdel
was administered to the Governor. In th'
course Of few minutes it was discovered
that there was something wrong, and on ex
animation the powders were discovered I
be morphine, eight grains of which ha
been taken. The sad affair will be fully in
vestigated, when particulars will be mad
public.n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
DIED

sPE AKMAN.-on Sunday, the 10th inst, in
Philadelphia, Of Consumption, ENocH H.,
son q Ffapcis II. and Susan W. speakmau,
aged yeare, months and II days
TALL.-Frb l7th, PRESTON, son Of John Tall.
Of this city, aged 90 days.
WlER.--FeO. 18th, CARRIE, daughter Of John
W. and Alice Wer, Of this city, aged years.
JACoBS.-Jan. Ilh, in Baltimore, JENNIE, aged
years. on the same day WILLIE, aged 4
years and idonths, aud on the 18th of Feb.
iuary, MOLLY, aged | year and months.
children of James NJ and Mary ]. jacobs.
DUNOrr.--At Winchester, Frederick Co., Va,
Of typhoid fever, on Sunday, December 29th,
1861, in the 18th year of bis age, HRERY II.
DuNofr, of Allegheny County, Va, son Of the
late Miller Dunott, of this city.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
BUSINESS MATTERS.
PRESERVE THE HAIR.
sEMMS' BOTANIC HAIR TONIC

ANOTHER CERTIFICATE OF ITS GREAT VALUE
Read the testimony Of Il. G. ALLEN we'll known every
whera dispenser Of Razor Powder &c. g. to him aud
lie will tell you all Ahou 1t.
wILNEaroS Dsl- January 10Th 1862
10 tie d6iicied-Ihe tiTeat Balm Of Giledd
This IL IN certify that my wife, for about sixteen years
past has lost the greaer portion Of her hair aud had BE-
rome almost entirely bald. And In order TO restore II,
spent vast amount Of money variOus remedies to
pensh the hair; hut hndlng that all the publications In
different papers thT ughuut the country, In reference
rusurins the hair proved futile, aud 0f account afer
fair trial. thought KS last lesort that would try sINAs
or,NIc HAIR IoNlc and after using two totes, the bald
portion her head h entirely covered with hair from six
iu eight inches long IN tie natural color.
E. @. ALLEN.
NeAe CasAe Couiliy, ss The State Of Deldwdre
he ii rsmem cred that on the 2ah Of January. A. n
1861 personally before the subscriber Edmund O.
Allen who being duly sworn saith that the statement
made to the above certificate and by him subscribed Is
true. Swoin and subscribed at the city Of Wilmington,
Delaware, the day aud year aforesaid, before,
ABRAHAM STAATS,
.Iustirp of the paare
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21

Rs5- CHEAP JOINS Is the greatest place in
town.
H6s- Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
B6S- Cheap John has the greatest stock of
any other store in Delaware.
Bas- Cheap John is the sole agent for the bes'
spool Cotton made in the world, at 4l2 King
Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
MAYOR eILplN ON rnE vIcTonIEs

MAYOR GILPIN ON THE VICTORIES.
The prompt and patriotic steps taken by
his Honor, MAYOR GILplN, to insure on the
part of our people, II proper and general re-
cognitiOn of the recent victories vouchsaied
to the arms of the Union, will meet with
hearty response from every loyal heart in the
community. Let us make the birthday of
the great WASHINGTON day of lestivity and
Joy, by the booming of cannon, the ringing
Of bells and the sending back to our victo-
rious armies on the battle field, the echoes
of the glad hosannahs which their noble
deeds have inspired.
The Mayors Proclamation will be iount
at the head Of the Journal to-day. In ad
dition to his recommendations we woull
suggest that the different churches in ou
city should have services on Sunday, in ac
cordance with the occasion.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
PROCLAMATION.

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF WILMINaToN.
The armies and the navy of the United States
having recently achieved signal victories at
ROANOKE, FORT HENRY and FORT DON
ELSON, over rebellion and the enemies of Con-
stitutonal government, it is proper that all
good and loyal citizens should eyinee in be.
coming manner, their appreciation of the grsat
services of the patriotic soldiers who periled
their lives and shed their blood in the cause Of
the Union therefore, in order that the people
of Wilmington may unite in the general mani
festaton of joy that pervades the country,
hereby recommend that
On Saturday, the 22d inst,
THE BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON,
The people commemorate the victories of the
Union arms, by general display of National
Flsgs throughout the city by the ringing of all
the bells at Intervals, and by such other demon
slratiOns as will be appropriate to the occasion
and that in the evening, they unite in general
illumination Of the public and other buildings
and private residences in honor Of the event.
Given under my hand and seal, at the Cit,
Hall inahe clty of Wilmington, this nineteenth
day Of February, 1862.
VINCENT C., GILpIN Mavor
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
LETTER FROM FORTREss MONROE
LETTER No "a.
From our Regular Correspondent.
CAMP HAMILTON, Fortress Monroe, Va,
Friday, February IA, 1862.


Friday, February IA, 1862.
FRIEND EcKEL:
The grand event Of the season
was military ball, given last evening by the
officers of the First Delaware Regiment, In
- lIopkinson Hail." named in honor OF our Lieu
tenant Colonel The affair was decidedly bril-
liant, and obtained for the originators of it some
little credit for the general admirable manage
ment Before entering upon a description of the
scenes of the evening, we will say something oil
the building. " llopkinson Hall" has been il
process of erection for nearly two months, aud il
now complete as Theatre, for which il was
dssigned 1t is ifty-six feet long and twenty sil
and half wide, with walls built of pine logs
and is capable of seating four hundred persons
A green room is in the rear. The whole in III
erection cost about three hundred dollars, auI
the only implements employed were an axe
hatohet and saw.
The room was tastefully decorated for th,
occasion, being profuse in eVsrgreeus whicl