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Year: 1862

A SECEssIoNsr SLAPPED BY a WOMAN.-We
are informed of a rich scene which took place
at Carp River during the last trip down, Of
the propeller Racine. Among the numerous
passengers was a Johnny Bull, who made
himself obnoxious, by giving vent from time
to time to sentiments bordering on secession.
At Carp River the propeller stopped, and
many of the passengers got of. A fne speci-
men of the American Eagle was on exhibition
there, and a number Of the lady passengers
went to look at it. While they were sdmi-
ring the noble bird, Johnny Bull advanced,
and adjusting his eye glass said in rude scorn.
That's id pretty looking bird; the Brit
ish Lion will yet wiring his neck, you know. "
One Of the ladies in the company, wrought to
fierce indignation by the insOlent remark Of
the following, stepped up to him and gave
him a ringing slap in the face with her open
hand, and told him if he dared to repeat his
remark she would whip him on the spot. The
secessionist skunk away amid the cheers ofthe
women for the Eagles champion.-CIsrsland
Leader.
Year: 1862

CANDIDATES for Congress this fall must let
the people know whether they wish to go to
Congress to support the Government or to
attack it. A clear exposition Of their views
should be demanded by their constituents.
Are they for or against the views Of the Ex-
ecutive as set forth in his letter to Horace
Greeley7
Year: 1862

The following is good story about a
clergy man who lost his horse one Saturday
evening. After hunting in company with a
boy until after midnight he gave up in dis
pair. The next day somewhat detected at
his loss he went to the pulpit, and took for
his text the following from Job: 10


"Oh, that I knew where / might find
him."


The boy, who had just come in, supposing
the horse was still the burden of his thoughts,
cried out


al know where he is-he's in Deacon
Smiths barn.
Year: 1862

thise with i: as abolitionists it is not enough


for man to say he is Union man and ;


Democrat, and declare at the same time


that our ensign of liberty 'is the symbol o.


Oppression;" it is not enough for a man tc


profess to be Union man, and at the same


time hurrah for Stonewall Jackson; it is


not enough for men to profess to be Union


men, when they acknowledge themselves to


he ''peace men," and in favor of letting the


South go and take all they can get it is not
enough, in n word, for a man to declare


himsclfa Union man when he reioices ut


the defeat of our armies, prophecies for the


rebels, always has bad news for the Gov


ernment troops, curses Union men as aboli-
tiOnists, gabbles about the violation of the
Constitution, the writ of haJeas corpus, &C.,
and at the same time defend the South,
contribute to rebel prisoners, and will not
to our own sick and wounded, &C., &C., al
mfntum.


How can such men expect us to believe
them on their profession? Can they
expect persons of discrimination will
take them for true scions Of the Jefer-
sonlan Democracy, whose motto was'the
" majority shall rule" whereas they rebel
because President was elected by a con-
myo,Tty? 1t would take far less
than an eagles eye to see through their
pretensions of gauze. They are not what
they pretend to be, and they know it. They
say they are for the Union, and in the same
breath tell you they are opposed to the war
and in favor Of letting the South go-thcre-
by dividing the Union. To put it in the
mlldest form possible, they are l,uctjod dis



Hence we say, as the issue before us is
net that simply of political policy, but
question Of Government or no Government.
and as one party, for sake of success, (by
hoodwinking the ignorant,) claims to be
what 1t IS not, we cannot take men and
candidates as in former times, on their
creels, but are forced, by the very dubious
ness of their position, to probe them to the
core, and this must be done individually.
No one mans professions will answer for
mother; each must run the gauntlet, and if
ne have any oftheprutresence of secession in
nm the probe, he may be assured, will find
t out. If a man Of secession procliv1tics
comes up before the people, therefore, for
office, he need not expect to be handled as
tenderly as an infant he must expect person.
1l1ies-if he calls making known his politi-
cal expressions such--and however much
he may vince under it, the people must
know what he really is, not what he processes
to be.
Year: 1862

The First, Second and Third Regiment.
were engaged in the recent battles in Mary.
land 1t is stated that the officers and me,,
behaved themselves in a manner which ro.
flccted the highest credit on their couraoo
and shed honor on our gallant little State
This is the first action that the First Della.
ware has engaged in, but it is said thew
fought with the gallantry of veteran troops


The Ensign of the lst Delaware who
Year: 1862

The editor of the Delawarean in his desponding
efforts to convict us of lying has convicted himself
We did not say 300 persons had been exempted in
Dover Hundred. We stated that We heard the
figures approxlmated that. Besides, the editor does
not state whether the 1876 which he gives belong to
the whole, or East Dover Hundred. How do we
know but they may belong to the latter exclusively
Give us the entire figures and if they convict as, we
VIII acknowledge that our informant had been
imposing on US by successful initiate of the DEL
GrGredn.
Year: 1862

TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE DELAWARE.
WHEREAS since the issuing of my Proclamation o
the twenty yeighth day of August last it has become
manifest that this State cannot be ready for the
draft by tho twenty-fiith day of September instant
the day therein fixed for the same to commence:
Now, THERERoRE !, William Burton, Governor o.
the State of Delaware, by virtue of the power con-
ferred upon me by the Secretary of War, do post.
pone the draft in this State until the fifteenth day
of October a. ID. 1862, at which time drafting will
commence:


In testimony whereof I have caused the Great
Seal of the State of Delaware to be hereunto affixed
Done at Dover, this seventeenth day of September,
~ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
I SEAL hundred and sixty two, and of the Inde
wv pcndencc of said State the eighty seventh.


WILLIAM BURTON.
BY the Governor,


EDWARD RIDGELY,


Secretary Of State.
Year: 1862

The bills calling for Hundred meeting of the
so-caled Democratic Party in this town next Satur
day invites all who are opposed to the Black Re.
publican Abolition Disunon Party" This bill is
signed by the chairman of the County Central Com
mIttee Will tho writer explain what is meant by
this array of cpthcts! Give Us an Intelligent ex
position, particularly of the latter clause"
Year: 1862

UNION CLUB MEETING-Bills arc out calling for a
club meeting Of the friends of the Union in Duck
Greek Hundred tonight. This is very proper
step and should be followed by the Union men in
every part Of the State speedily. We have willy,
active, organized foe who are all the time at work
and 1t behoovcs the friends of the government to be-
stir themselves if they wish US to have name
among the loyal States of the Union.
Year: 1862

SHOT DEAD.-A young negro man, slave of Mr.
William Palmatory, of this Hundred. was shot dead
by tho discharge of gun on Friday last, the load
entering his side, killing him almost instantly lie
and small white boy six years old we're seer
Just before playing with the gun and it is not known
whether he shot himself, :ho boy shot him in the
sport. At any rate il was an Incident
Year: 1862

AT the head of this page will be found
the call for the Union County Convention
at Dover, next Tuesday. Next SATURDAY.
Is the day named to elect Delegates in the
various Hundreds to attend said Conven-
ton, also to nominate candidates for In
spector and Assessor. The time for all the
above work to be done in is short-vcrv
short, and every Union man should be,tir
himself in both thought and action Think
for yourself who will make a good and suit-
able candidate for this or that position. also


see your neighbor, and put the same THOUGHT
In motion in his brain-on every man rests.
IN measure, the success or defeat Of ou,.
cause, Come out in your strength to the
mass meeting, and let us redeem the State
nom the stigmatizing rule of secession SYM
pathlzers. The State is in odious rcnuto
throughout the loyal States for hayino dis
union Senators and State officers. Let rs
wipe out the disgrace at the next election,
Year: 1862

lie is but half prepared for tho voyage OF
life who does not take With him that friend
who forsakes him in no emergency-who
will divide hs sorrows, increase his joys,
lift the veil from his heart, and throw sun
shine amid the darkest scenes.
Year: 1862

I sat behind my window-sill,


In the hot and dusty town,
The sun behind the sultry walls


Was slowly sinking down.
The breeze across my mignonette


Came breathing sweet and low,
To wake sad sleeping memories


OF evenings long ago
[ thought that had driven back


Suct memories as these,
aBut'now they all return again


on whispering summer breeze.
FOND words came ringing through my brain
That fill my heart with Woe
Oh, God what brought them back tonight
Evenings of long ago?
| see the green lanes where we strayed,
Thy dear hand clasping mine;
The same blest breeze that fans my cheek
Sweeps softly over thine
And words of love pour from thy lips,
Not measured, cold, and slow
AS those now hear. Oh pine


For the evenings long ago!
thought had forgotten thee;


Had schooled my aching heart
To pass through life as best may,


And act my weary part
Alas the mocking Visions o'er


Too SOON alas +! | know
Twas but my loneliness that dreamed
Of evenings long ago
Year: 1862

NURSE-A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN DESIRES A


situation GAa take charge Of an infant from Its BIRTH
Is willing and ng Can give the lest Of city references
Ca at S West 24h ST. for two days. where She has lived
Year: 1862

POSTPONED.-On account OF the rain and the
mpassable state Of the streets Prof NLers concert for
the benefit Of tue wounded soldiers which 80 have
taken place las night ID postponed until Thursday night
Year: 1862

Hallowed be the memory of the honored dead
who have nobly shed their blood to crush re
bellion against the Government. Let their name
be held in grateful remembrance, and their be
reaved families comfortably provided for. Th
ode of Collins is familiar to most readers, but
is so beautiful and appropriate that it win bea



How sleep the brave who sink to rest,


By all their country's wishes blest;


When Spring, with dewy finger cold


Returns to deck their hallowed mould,


She there shall dress a sweeter sod


Than Fancy 3 feet have ever trod


BY fairy hands their knell is rung,


BY forms unseen their dirge is sung;


There Honor comes, pilgrim gray,


To bless the turf that wraps their clay,


And Freedom shall awhile repair


To dwell a weeping hermit there.
Year: 1862

The Rochester Union closes an elab
orate article on the issues of the war as
follows:


But we may remark here, and at this ear
ly day, that while we shall advocate the non
abridgement Of tho constitutional rights Of
the Southern people, we shall, at the same
time, expect that common consent or due
and adequate action on the part Of the
Government, will prevent any addition TO
the present number of SLAVE States; and
zoe shall also erpect Slavery to be abolish
ed in the Federal District. Thus much is
dne TO Northern sentiment, not only, but to
the common safety. Slavery has unques-
tionably had an important agency in pro-
duciDg our present troubles; and it is the
dictate OF wisdom and true craftsmanship
that it should be neither provided with nor
allowed any facilities for increase or extern
sion which do not como clearly within the
limits of State sovereignty and State action.
The constitutional power to abolish Slavery
within the District Of Columbia is as clear
as language can make it. Aud IS to the
rights of Slavery in the Territories, under
the Constitution, as expounded under the
famous Dred Scott decision they really
amount to just nothing. The Territories
must be free. And the States formed from
them must be free. Slavery must be restrict
ed to its present limits. We have the right
to say that it shall be so, and in our judg-
ment, it is our duty to stand firm in this
position. The Southern people themselves,
if beaten in this rebellion, even the most
rabid secessioBists will expect us to limit
Slavery to its present bounds. And we
must not disappoint such reasonable ex-
pectations.


We have no room to-day to dc more than
express our qualification at this significant
and timely article. If wise, other Demo
cratic journals will promptly follow the lead
of the Union Toledo Blade.
Year: 1862

seeessiOnIsn out OF Fashion In Paris.


The New York Post says:-Private let
ters from Paris, received by the last steam
er, state that great change has taken place
in the conduct Of the numerous Southern
ers living in that city, since the recent
speech of the Emperor Napoleon and the
declaration of Earl Russell. Where these
people were before naughty and confident,
they are now sin a state of profound defect
iOn." A sudden panic seems to have
struck them, which shows how entirely they
depended upon the aid Of France and Great
Britain for success oftheir efforts.


1t is pleasant to know that loyal Ameri-
cans in Paris are taking the places in socie-
ty that have been so long monopolised by
the Southerners. We read of entertain
ments given by Northern families, and It is
evident that our countrymen are awake to
the propriety Of using their personal and
social influence to attract friendly opinion
to our side. This is an art 10 which the
Southerners living in Paris and Londor
have hitherto excelled.
Year: 1862

A'Chieago correspondent Of the N. Y.
Independent furnishes the best description
we have seen of the rebel prisoners bro't
to that city from Fort Donelsou. He says


And what shall say of the rebel pris-
oners, about seven thousand of whom have
been for few days passing through our
streets TO this campl Old Mother Goose's
song:
Year: 1862

An Ordinance relating to exploding Fire-Crack-
ers in the streets Of the Town of Auburn.


The Board of Trustees OF the Town OF Auburn
do ortain rs iOlOws


SEC. |. No person shall shoot off or explode
Fire Crackers in any OF the streets of the town OF
Auburn, within the corporate limits; any person
so offending shall upon conviction thereof before
any Justice of the Peace of said town. he fined in
the sum of Five Dollars, and all Justices and
Marshals costs that may accrue in the prosccu'
ton for the violation Of this Ordinance. which
shall be the leg, fees allowed by law; and in de-
fault of payment by the person or persons so con
victed the Marshal is hereby empowered to work
them upon the streets of said town, ut the rate
of Two Dollars per day, until the fine and costs
are VOL ked ont.


SEC 2. All fines collected under the provisions
of this ordinance shall l~ paid into the Town
Treasury. by the officer collecting the same; and
it is hereby set apart TO the General FUND oi SAID
town.


Sec 8. This Ordinance shall 20 into, and be in
effect from and after its publication.
Year: 1862

"LovE TmNKETH NO Evil l"-This di.
vine virtue delights to speak well and
think we'll of others she talks of their
coed actions. and says little or nothing
except when necessity compels her, ol
their bad ones. She does not look around
for evidence to prove an evil design. but
hopes that what is doubtful will, by further
light, appear to be correct. She impules
no evil as long as good is probable she


leans to the side Of candor rather than that
of severity; she makes every allowance
that truth will permit /; looks TO all the
circumstances which can be pleaded in
mitigation; suffers not her opinions to be


formed till she has had an opportunity to
escape from the mist OF passion, and to
cool from the wrath of contention. Love
desires the happiness Of others and how
can she be in haste to think evil of them
Year: 1862

American life is but the agony OF a
fever. There is no repose for us. We
push on in frenzied excitement through
the crowds, the noise, the hot glare and
dust OF the highways, without turning for
a moment to refresh ourselves in the quiet
and shade Of the by-pa'hs Of life. We
have but one object in our rapid journey,
and that is TO get the start Of our fellow
travellers. Our political equality, Offering
to all chance for the prize OF life, and
TINS encouraging every one to try bis
speed in the race, is no doubt spur &c
the characteristic hurry Of Americans
Our institutions, however, are not re
sponsible for the prIze We choose to strive
Tor. There is no reason that we know o
why republican SHOULD have no other
aim in life bu, 10 get richer than hi.
neighbor; but there are s1housand good
reasons, il we value health snd happiness


why we should pursue other and higher
objects. When the pursuit of wealth i;
the great purpose Of life in so rapidly 8
progressive state Of material prosperity a:
exists in our commercial communities, il
requires exclusive devotion and the high.
est straiu of the faculties 10 succeed. A
fair competence, ,however,is easily reached
and If we had learned 10 care for better
things, We would not strive for more.
Year: 1862

soon came in sight of the turkey; but In her
esgerness she had neglected the necessary
precaution, and before she had an opportunity
to raise her weapon, the bird few away, lesv-
ing her for q moment or two the victim of the
deepest despair. But an instant after, her
hope was revived, as she beheld the fowl
WI eel and settle down in one corner of q potato
patch.


Fearful of again disturbing IL, however, by
too sudden an approach, Mrs. Thorp returned
to the cabin and waited till she saw the turkey
wallowiDg and tossing up about 1t the loose
earth. Again she set forth, this time with the
utmost caution, creeping from log to log, and
bush to bush, upon her hands and knees.


At last she was within range, and deliber-
ately raising the hammer of her piece, she ex-
snined the priming, brought the rife to her
shoulder, took q firm, cool, aim, and pulled.


As the light blue smoke curled upward, she
leapsd to her feet, and saw that the shot had
been well sped, and that the bird was dead.


With an exclamation of the widest Joy, she
was bounding forward, for the purpose of Sc
curing her prize, when, like an arrow from a
bow, there shot past her heavily built dog,
that, the following msment, with the dead fowl
In its mouth, was returning to her with every
manifestation Of delight. .....


As her eyes lit upon the dog she felt herself
becoming weak with a new and happy emo
aen; and, scarcely able to sustain her feelings,
she turned in the direction in which the ami
NAL had come; and there, through an opening
in the forest, she beheld Joel, her husband,
striding toward her.


A step or two she took in that direction; and
then, with her arms outstretched and faint
scream, she fell insensible TO the earth.


Not long, however, did she lay thus; for the
hardy pioneer soon reached her side, and rails.
ing her in bis powerful arms, bore her into the
cabin. Here she soon revived, to behold her.
self surrounded by her husband and children,
upon all Of whom the faithful Dash was fawn.
ing with gladness, while the little ones In limo.
cent joy showed their mother the food that
papa bad brought for them.


Mutual and heartfelt were the congratula.
tiens Of the pioneer and his wife; and never
again did Joel Thorp allow his humble larder
to go unreplenished in time to keep the wolf
Of starvation from his door.
Year: 1862

III The New York Observer "a religious pa
per, we believe,) states that storekeeper in
Brooklyn went to the w est Indies with his wife,
who was an invalid. She died there He broug ht
her home In a cask of spirits, buried her In
G,es1WSod and sold the spirits to his customers
a worthy church member and a good citizen,
never thought there was anything out Of the way
In thus disPosing Of the spirit when the body
was out Of IT.
Year: 1862

o. the morning Of tho late debate in the Bit


iSh House of Commons, on the American ques-
ton, the London Times used the following strong


language:


The feeling is universal that if By mediation


we can do any good to both parties, we ought,


a. any Tisll Of possible insult to do it. Failing


in this, there is feeling, which is now becoming


very natural, that If we cannot stop the effusion
of blood by mediation, we ought to give our


whole moral weight to our own English kit and
kin, who have so gsllanuy striven so long for
their liberties against mongTel rsce of plum
derers and oppress0rs. This is how our public


put it. This is what is said, not only IN Lon
don, but in Manchester and Liverpool in York
shire, and in Leicester and Sussex.
What was the sentiment of sorrow ct the mad
ness of great nation Is now rapidly ch8Dging
its character into admiration at the gallant de-
fense which bravo men ere making for their
liberties, and into indignation at the robbery
and oppression they are suffering from alien
hirelUgS aud from infamous men like Gen.
Butler. This IS, as we believe, the general feel
ing Of this country not q calculating or selfish
policy but generous instinct to stay this
waste of life, for the sake Of both parties, if we
can or, failing that, to save the weaker party
from aunihiauOn
The people of the North are at once





Incapable even OF throwing down the gusge to


Europe combined, and thus rendering q step
taken IA the interests eff peace an occasion Of
extepdirg the var Ii banked Of their prey,


the Federal States would almost certainly threat
en- 20 do this. We confess that we have 10 very
great hope from mere mediation, and we should
be sorry to see this country go into any such
enterprise, unless in the company Of the great


European powers. An insulting answer given


70 Europe thus combined migut be ii.ly passed


over with disdain bat, if We are Qlixotlcaliy
to go alone into such matter, mediation would


be even more dangerous than intervention.
On the day after the debate the Times Tt


marked that "every man can see that the time
draws nigh when our government will be bound
to express It's own opinion and the opinions Of


the public on this ealamitous struggle" 1t


adds


"We are but uticTing the Thoughts Of EiLe


Englishmen cut Of ten when we say that should
it appear that the army of Mcclellan has been


totally defeated, so as to be totally incapable OF
resuming offensive operations, then the pro


priety of treating with the Confederates as an


Independent people may be justly discussed by


the British Cabinet"
Year: 1862

e The news for the pending draft for three
hundred thousand men spread over the city
very rapidly last night, and produced tremsn-
dous sensation. The general feeling was ono Of
satisfaction. The people gain c0nldenee in
themselves and their cause when they see the
government acting with the energy that tbe
crisis demands. The growing distrust and dis
satisfaction viii pass away Ia the revival Of the
hiqh-toned natiooal spirit that displayed ths VI
taiity Of popular govern ueEt In the memorable
month Of April, 1861. The cry goes forth -" To
arms; TO arms" and we cannot doubt that the
response viii be generous and glonous.-Cia'
~iuuqft Commercial
Year: 1862

u Petitions are in circulation among the
United States sailors for restoration of the
Ium ration. Theys in one instance: There
is not on record case of crime, or even intoxi-
cation caused by the grog ration. 1t is only
two gills day, just enough to kill the nausea
of bad food. Sailors are scarce now, but Whist
tar would enter the navy which denies him two
gills Of whisky and makes him put up with rot
ten pork without muTmur1"
Year: 1862

EA Dispatch from Washington states that in
answer to deputation Of prominent citizens
who waited on the President today to urge the
acceptance of negro regiments, Mr. Lincoln re-
piled that he could not accept negro regiments,
bat would accept as many as offered as laborers.
This is announced to be the settled policy Of the
government