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The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

~A la6y with crinolins was wal
king down strsst-her feathers futtsrs
ed in the wind, her hoops stuck ont som
feet. She walked the earth rs if she
felt of it she had no part, and proudly
did she step along, for pride was In her
heart. She did not sec q curly dog
which walked close by her side, all save
the curly tail Of which her crinoline did
hide. His tail the dog with pleasure
shook, it Huttered in the wind, and from
the lady's crinoline stuck out foot be-
hind. A crowd the tail did soon espy,
as it waved to and fro, and like ruddsr
seemed to point the way the maid must
70. The curly dog right pleased was
he, the quarters be had go:, and walked
beside the lady in kind Of doggish trot.
Each step the lady now did take served
to increase her :rain, while those who
followed in her wake, roarsd out. With
might and main. Soi.,s held their sid
es, they laughed SO hard, and others
fairly cried, while many even still CON
fossed that they'd ''like to have died"
But still the lady sailed along in criuo-
line and pride, e,unuindful Of the crowd be
hind, or dog close by hsr side. But
soon another dog espied the tail which
fluttered free; it SO provoked his dog
pish ire he could not let it be. But With
a deep forOclous growl, for battle straight
be went, and meath the lady'S srln0iins
both dogs we're quickly psnt. They
fourbt. 'tis said, An hour or mors--ths
lady nothing knew, bat with her head
erect, sailed on, and did her way Pur-
sue. Some say she never Souli hsys
known at all about the fight, had net
one dog mistook, and gave her "limS''
an awful bite. But since that I've heard
it said, the lady ne'sr was seen upon the
street with SO much pride, and such \
crinoline.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

der oath OF affirmati on, for the purpose,
or with the intent Of procuring or caus.
ing the arrest of any white citizen Of
this State, or any white nonresident,
being at the time within the limits Of
this State, before any person or persons
MT authorized by the laws ofthis State.
or of the United States, to take such at
fdavit, or deposition, or statement, gn-
der cath s6faffmmstion, with the intent
of procuring or causing the arrest Of any
white citizen Of this State, or Of any
white nonresident as aforesaid, by any
person acting under the military author
ity of any other State or of the United
States, and not acting by virtue of legal
process, or shall make such affidavit
with the intent Of procuring or causing
the abduction, removal, taking, or car
rying out Of the limits of this State any
white citizen ofthis State, or any white
nonresident as aforesaid, contrary to the
laws ofthis State orofthe Uuited States
such person So offending shall be gullty
of felony, and upon conviction thereof
shall forfeit and pay a fine of not less
than five hundred dollars nor more than
two thousands dollars, and shall be i'm
prisoned not less than six months nor
more than two yesrs.
SECTION 4. find be 1t further enact
ed by the authority aforesaid, That the
Judges presiding at the April Term If
the Court of General Sessions of the
Peace and Jail Delivery in Sussex and
Kent Counties, and at the May Term
of said Court in New Castle County,
shall give Sections /, Q and 3 Of this act
specially in charge to the Grand Juries
~ the rcspec tive counties.
/, John B. Pennington, CLERK of the
House Of Representatives ofthe State ol
Delaware, being authorized ny Reso-
lution ofsaid House to have the forego-
ing act, entitled "An act to prevent llle-
gal Arrests in this State" published in
'.fhe Journal and Statesman" "Dela-
ioarean," and the "Georgetotcn .Nessen.
ger" for the period OF two months, do
hereby certify that the above and fore
gpiag is agruc copy Of said act, passed
at Dover, February "a, 1868.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand as Clerk Of the House Of
Representatives this 26lh day of March,
A. ID. one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-three.
JOHN B. PENNINGTON,
Clerk OF the House Of Representatives.
No. 6-2m.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08
THANKS.
BY CLARA AUGUSTA.


UNTo the source of life and Light
To Thee, OH God, to Thee
/ lift my fervsnt, heartfelt thanks,
For Thou hast cared for me;
Has, filed my soul With calm content
Blest me with peace and rest-
And let sweet hope be in my heart
And ever present guest.
If Thou art near to shelter me,
What shall / fear below!
II Thy strong arm upholdsth me,
What terror may | kncw9
If oan feel, beyond doubt,
Thy grand, sweet Presence near
I've almost gained Heaven below,
And know not what is fear!
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

n[Tom Tribb once upset from his
gig and was picked up inssnsible. All
kinds of remedies we're had recourse to
rssusoitats suspended animation, but
none we're Of tho slightest avail. One
.of his friends, who was present, sxeiaim-
ed:-"Stand aside, I'll wake him.
Room was made, and he shouted in the
champions ear: ''T;me, Tom" Tom
instantly raised his head and answered:
arm ready" This is well-authonsics-
ted fact, incredible as it may appear to
thos. who are no gamer than they sughs
to be.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08
The Extempore Duel.

Standing one night in one Of those tin
seled and papered palaces Of hell, which
used to abound in the mountain towns,
and were frequented as gambling saloons
a sudden quarrel occurred ata faro ta-
BILE, and two men sprang up to fight.
One was tho dealer, q large, dark vis-
aged, sinister looking fellow, who was
easily recognized as desperate charsc-
tor who had been conspicuous in more
than one murdereus afray. The other
was a square built, heavily bearded,
sharp eyed man, roughly dressed in the
common mining habiliments, which were
strsSked with mud, just as he had come
frosS shs isiiif;..' ''fs's eszt ~
ssYou are a thisving sooundrel," said
the latter, Sand disgrace to even your
OWN Infamous business. You are id
thief, l say"
Instantly the other began to feel for a
weapon; but his hand was arrested by
the shary cleaning of large knife, close
to his throat.
"Oh, you have struck the wrong Gus
toner this time, you murderous wretch,
said the miner. SNOW, you'll have n
show to try your courage-l'm after you
you can bet am
The gamester grew pale, but other
riss betrayed no symptoms of fear. 1t
was directly agreed that the parties
should fight, each. choosing his own wea-
pen. To the amszement of the specla-
tors, the miner determined to fight with
his knife, while the other produced six
shooter. ...s -.
The parties took hold of the ends Of a
handkerchief, the one with his pistol
cooked and leveled, and the other with
his knife drawn back over his shoulder.
They st,od thus for several seconds
The people in the house fell back, seem
incly stupsfed with the desperation Of
the encounter, and no one ventured TO
interfere. My blood chilled with horror
but no one had the presence Of mind, or
burst attempt any expostulation. The
word was given-the gamblers pistol
crackod and
:. He had missed!
With incredible nerye his antagonist
had moved at the instant the word was
given, and the bullet crashed among the
glass on the bar. The same moment the
knife flashed; some one touched the man's
elbow and the cleaning blade went oyer
the shoulder and tore down the back Of
his antagonist. laying open the flesh to
the bone. The fight was ended; the
wounded mar, was carried off amid the
shouts of The crowd VINO for time had
been paralyzed with astonishmsnt aud
fear. A year afterward saw the COM
bxtants drink together, and when one
raised his glass, it was with his ..ft hand.
The othor remained helpless witnsss VI
tho sxtelnpore duel.
Il any of the readers of the Mercury
doubt the credibility of this little sketch
and should chance to visi. the aourishing
little town of l., their incredibili-
ty will give way on listening to the vii
lage gossip, who will point out the place
of encounter; and introduce them to Tom
W, who is still there-a quiet olti-
zen, well to do, in the prosperous avoea-
tion Of gold-uinsr, and locking as lit
tie as possible Ikea blood-ssskiug des-
perado-which, in reality, he is not
| But would not csre to do as General
Me sClsllsn threatened Stouewall jackson
! Ito "push him to the wall."-Sunday
Mercury.
-~------
yvwytJyR tells a GOOD story about
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08
NO g..

for ornaments in the jowelry line. The
ieweler had sold the woman diamond
ring of great value, but observing, as
shs tried to force it over a remarkably
red and knotty finger, that the ring was
q trifs too small, he said abe had better
take larger one. 'sNo NATTER reph-
cd the complaesnt parUenue, with SINUS
ing naivete, ''this will dol don't sx-
psot my hands will be SO large after =
little WHILE"
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

hundred at time, and never besn seen
at rvsss- The shad lives upon sustian,
ard feeds upon animaleule in. the water
while swimming. Food has never bseu
found in the body Of shad when opened,
and they never bite baitsd hook. q sh
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

Thay have a man cut west so tall that
he less himself out at camp ,nsstings for
a sssepis.
What creatures have ths srsatostpow-
er to chsrml Women and snakss.
Water-a fluid once used as a drink
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

A JHwELLER tells good story about
the wife Of shoddy gentleman--sud-
denly raised from poverty to afiaence--
WHO was spending good deal of money
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1863-04-08

FRANK.
And she obeyed the call. Strictly
all held hor brother 10 tho words of bis
leAer. She was Metals nurse-he Rod
nef's-
u was day when tho early summer
is Just whispering Of coming gleries, that
| Rsdney Edmonds eft his room for the
6rtt time. Susy was in the sitting-room
when she hoard his voice in the sntry,
add Franks chsery words Ofencourage-
ueat. There wss 40 cnaace 70 run
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
From the Cincinnati Price Curreni. May 9Th.
Financial and Commercial Summary
for the Past week.

The credit of the Government has steadily i'm
proved during the week. and six per cent. cou
pons are now up to l08. and Z $40 Treasury
notes. interest p~ayablein February and August. to
100. The amount of the legal tender notes
which has been funded in the $50 bonds renched
a figure wholly unexpected. and the amount of
temporary deposits at ) per cent. authorized by
Congress has been reached, and the public officers
ordered to take no more on deposit. This is Ger
tainly a singularly gratifying state of the public
finances and contrary TO what hid been hoped for
by even the most s%anguine. Money is abundant
and easy. and but little profitable use for it.
First class business paper is sought for at 6 to Z
per cent and the demand quite light. Exchange
has ruled firm. with a supply about equal to the
demand. There has been some uneasineSs expe
rienced bv those who have been boarding gold,
and the offerings have been larger than for some
time. The reason is. if Gen. Hooker is success
ful in defeating the Rebel army under Lee. that
gold will go down permanently, and there being.
to say the least. a probability of this. the opinion
leans to the policy of selling. Yesterday there
was less disposition to sell. under the news.
The quotations for all. last evening, were as
follows
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

PLucKY LADIEs-Last week the ladies of the
Methodist congregation at Button. Ind, went
out TO solicit aid for their minister. A stingy old
cuss offered to give them a barrel OF flour pro
vided they would wheel it from his mill TO the
minister's house, a distance of four miles, not for
a moment surprising that they would accept his
proposition. The ladies were game, however.
and were bound TO make all they could out OF
.'old stingy," as he is called. inasmrch as this
was the first offer of charity he had ever been
known to make. They accordingly took a wheel
barrow, went to the mill. got the barrel of flour.
and wheeled it ON the barrow the four miles to
their minister, Brother Jackson The citizens OF
Button treated the ladies to a fine supper, and
the loss OF the barrel of -four is likely TO crack the
gizzard of the old raDscallion who was thus com
PEELED 10 leone down with the dust" of the
cereal.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
rhe eoth of NAY mass convention

The goth of May mass Conventions.
From all parts of the State the information
comes that there will be an immense outpouring
Of the people ut the Mass Convention to be held
in this city on Wednesday, the 10Th of May. A
fearful crisis is upon the country, and it is en-
inently fitting that at such a time the people
should assemble TO EXPRESS their sentiments upon
the condition Of public affairs, and to petition for
a redres Of grievances" The Importance Of the
meeting cannot be over estimated. A free press,
free speech and free ballot mark a free people.
To maintain those rights should be the first and
highest object of every man who desires to pre-
serve the blessings of civil liberty and a free Gov
eminent. Upon the Democracy. upon the
conservative citizens Of Indiana, much now
depends. Intense interest is felt all over the
country in the action Of the Doth Of May Conven-
ton. We trust every conservative citizen of the
State will make. if necessary. sacrifices. TO come
Up TO the Convention and make it a demoustra-
ton so imposing in numbers and in character.
that it will exercise a powerful influence for good
upon the destinies of the country. II
is not a meeting to subserve the personal in
terest Of any man, but To preserve constitutional
liberty, the Government. the Constitution and the
institutions framed and handed down to US by
the Patriots of the Revolution. Is it necessary
to appeal to the people to assemble for the fur
therance OF such objects?
As it will be noticed elsewhere. arrangements
have been made with all the roads leading into
indianapolis to run half fare trains. Most
of the speakers invited to be present
have signifed their intention to attend, if
their engagements will possibly permit. IL is not
the speakers, however, that will give character
to the convention. 1t il the voice Of the people
themselves that will make the impression upon
The country, and let it be heard in numbers and
sitil a determination that viii be potential for
good
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
TO the Members of the Indiana state
Medical society
INDIANAPOLIS, May Z, 1908.

The following railroads have consented to pass
members at half fare to the annual meeting OF the
State Medical Society, which convenes in this
city on Tuesday. May Is. 1868. The members
will paw full fare in coming to the meeting and
be returned Tree. upon the certificate OF the ON
GERS of the society:
Indiana Central. Peru and Indianapolis, Terra
Haute and Richmond (if ten are passed over the
road J and Jacksonville and indianapolis.
The other roads centermg here have been writ
ten to, aud il is probable they viii also give ia
vorahle answers. F. NEWCOMER,
Chairman Executive Committee.
ICountry papers please copy.
dlw&wlt
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

Democratic Mass Meeting at
There viii be a large gathering of the people
at GOspOrt. Owen county, on Thursday the 18th
inst The meeting will be addressed by Hon. S.
s Cox and Hon. GEoREE Fl. ~PESDLKToS. Of Ohio,
and Hon. D.. W. VOORHEES,. Extra trains will
be run during the day Of the meeting, on the
View Albany and Salem Railroad. TO accommo
date all who may desire TO attend. The follow
ing are the arrangements:
One train viii leave Lafayette at 5 A.. NJ. and
arrive AZ Gosport at 1920. One train will leave
Mitchell at ) A. NJ. and arrive at Gosport at 3
A. VI. Returning, both trains will leave Gosport
abcu. ; p. NJ. Passengers will be carried TO and
from Gosport at half fare on all trains on the L.,
n. A. L G. r. r., 90 the 18th.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

The ACCURACY OF THE BEEcHKR 0ReAS.-lt
Is singular-we take that back-it is not singular
since the story of the three black crows was cir
culated-that the further from nome q story gets
the more it is magni6ed. The Brown county,
Indiana, difficulties are thus referred TO by
Beech,r's Independent:
"The Indiana Copperheads are armed and re
sisting the draft by violence, but not yet with
any extensive concert Of action"
IL will be news to the country, that the draft
conscription-is being enforced anywhere5tCin
cinnati Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

are allowed to engraye quantities Of Confederate
notes. Vast quantities of the latter trash were
carried down into Virginia by Pope's army, in
August last. and passed of on the unsusgecting
people there. If we allow our people to DO tnis'
why should we complain when the English play
the same game on usf There is. no doubt a
large quantity of the foreign counterfeit sun IN
circulation, and so admirably is the work done
that none but an expert can detect the cheat
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
Mr.. LINCOLN IN Az OLD LIGHT.

of his late letters:
Mr.. LINCOLN ~ AN OLD LIGHT.
The town has been laughing over a new story
about the President.
4 worthy and very piouS minister. it seems,
had recently. hy means unknown. escaped from
the confines OF tine Confederacy. Though very
much Disguised with it, temporal, he had high
respect for its spiritual condition. Their rulers
were praying men. he said: JEFF. Davis himself
was All earnest Christian. aud was constantly in
undertakings. Il tell YOU, he exclaimed, God
always answers sincere and fervent PRAYER and
it is because Mr.. Davis. and 80 MANY of his peo-
pie, have so humbly bowed before the throne Of
Divine grace. that he has vouchSafed them so
MANY mercies and so sisnally p~rospered their
cause"
"But," interrupted the practical preacher with
whom he was cOuversing. dent you see that
they pray on this side for success just as earnestly
as the Rebels dog Mr.. Lincoln is i man OF strong
religious convictions, and doubtless prays con-
stantly 10 God for success to crown our arms.
Don't YOU believe God will hear him just as quick
as he would Mr.. Davisg"
well, yes, / suppose he would, very sim
ply and sincerely responded the first minister;
"only, no matter how much Mr.. Lincoln prayed,
God would be sure TO think he was only joking as
usual"
Alas, for II people in the midst of a great revo-
luton, when their ruler is-a joker!
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13


Charge of Judge Davis, of the super-
Tor United states, 10 the Grand
Jury.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. May 9th, 1863.
Hon. Daoid DuUis. Judge Superior Court, United
States: N
SIR:-The Grand Jury empanneled in the Cir
cult and District Court for Indiana, at the pres
ent term, by a unanimous vote taken at their first
assembling in their room, appointed the under
signed a committee to request of you. for publi-
cation. a copy of the very able charge to tue
Grand Jury, delivered by you this day. We feel
assured that its publication at this time, will be
productive of great public good, and therefore
cheerfully perform the duty assigned US, and re.
quest such copy. Respectfully yours,
L. SEXTON.
JAMES BLAKE.
THOs. N. SrILLwELL,
Committee.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

CE-Life must be pretty fast in Chicago, If we
are 10 Judge by the following item from a cotem-
p0r1ry:
I'VE feel bound to deny that one Of our law
yers put on his door: Gone to bury my wife; be
back in half an hour. But candor compels US
say that one of on. numbering merchants. the last
sickness of his wife ACQUIRING In the busiest sea
son. was only able to get in time for the second
prayer at her funeral"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

8 CoSTISUED-The ease of Gen. JEFF. G Davis,
for shooting and killing Gen. Nelson. has been
continued until the next term of the Louisville
Circuit Court The indictment charges Gen. ID.
with msnslangetsr.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
SENTINEL.


The arrangements for the State Mass Conven-
ton 70 be held in this city on the Goth of May,
are completed. All the railroads running into
Indianapolis have agreed TO run half-fare trains,
he particulars in reference to which will be an
1ounced TO morrow. Nearly all the speakers in
vited from abroad havebeen heard from, and they
assure the committee that they will be present
upon an occasion which they anticipate will be
second to no Convention or meeting which ever
On in Indiana or in the West. Our adj
vices from all parts of the State give us the as
surance that there will be an outpouring of the
people on the Doth OF Nav surprising all previous
demonstrations of the kind, and which will make
it a memorable event IN the history of the times.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

L@Nbtt ~r-N-
There is no local demand for gold or silver,
and any quotations we might give. would be.
therefor. n9minal. There are hardly any demand
notes offering. and our quotations for them are
little better than nominal.
The news from the Government armies since
our last. has been OF the most absorbing interest,
especially from the army of the Potomac under
Gen. Hooker, who had outAanked the Rebels
and compelled them to come out of their in
trenchments and attack him, which they did on
Saturday and Sunday-resultiug in a terrific
battle, which was fercely contested on both sides;
but the latest accounts which had come to hand
when we put our paper TO press last night were
favorable 70 the cause of the Government. But
still the state of the case was such that il was inn
possible to form any estimate as regards what
would be the final result. Both forces are in
such position that a complete victory or a most
disastrous. defeat awaits one or the other. 1t
cannot be a drawn battle even in part. This
critical state of affairs kept the public mind in The
greatest suspense since Saturday, and last even
ing this suspense had become positively painful.
On Monday and yesterday the New York market
for gold and public securities was greatly agltafed,
and prices advanced and declined from hour TO
hour.
In the wholesale market. there is a continued
general dullness, and not much demand for any
article.
A feeling of uncertainty as regards even the
immediate future, pervades the minds of the
whole business community, aid therefore the en-
tire absence of desire 70 operate IN any article OF
produce. The immense supply of pork adds TO
this unwillingness to do anything IN that line
In our market review. we give the few changes
in prices which have taken place. and the general
spirit OF the market, as we'll as we can do it, and
in addition to this, there is little to be said OF
interest.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
U. s. DTsrRIcT CoURr Room.

U. s.. DISTRICT CoURr Room.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6. 1858.
Messrs. Sezton, BL0ke and StillceH, Committee:
GENTLEMEN: The address to the Grand Jury
was hastily written, and is very imperfect. If it
shall conduce ia any degree to the formation of
a proper public sentiment, | shall be abundantly
satisfied. l transmit you two copies. Will you
be kind enough to give a copy to each of the
morning papers. Respectfully,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
Joking as Usual
Oscar B. HORD.

Agate. the Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette, gets of the following in one
of his late letters: