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Year: 1862

The Delaware Gazette is in a terrible


pother about fraud at the recent election
alleging that several hundred forged receipt
were voted ON i'll that county. This is done
no doubt, to cover up the fraud practiceC
an Appoquinimink Hundred, where, it !,
ssld, that number voted on forged receipts
that went over from this Hundred Tbi,
as IN addition to those who voted OH art
and under age.


Among those indicted, and whose case
will come up at the next term of court !,
James Montgomery, who, however. saw.
the charge is a lie, as he will prove
Whether these charges are true or false we
are entirely ignorant, but one thing we do
know, that if there has been as much cleo
ton corruption as alleged, and allowed 70
go unpunished, it will soon sadly corrupt
the morals of our people and lead to the
dangerous falacy that anything is fair in
politics. We are an advocate of oood
morals and good laws, and the observance
OF the letter All spirit of each vigorously.
but while there is so much base Ignorance
and prejudice in our State, on which one
party operates as their inherent right and
assumes to control by whiskey, money.
&c, 1t must be apparent to the most obtuso
intellect that they will have unlimited sway
If not met by their opponents by the same
weapons. Hence, it was for fear of loos;ng
the great engines of their political STRENGTH
'tat the Democrats opposed the doing awav
OF the laws protecting the debasinr tratfics
OF rum and lotteries, and their conoomitant
evils If they had not uniformly, in all
cases OF legislation, arrayed themselves on
the immoral side Of reformatory measures
and by this means fostercd Ignorance and
vice, there would not now be that corrun-
ton complained of


When the State was under the control
OF the old Wing party there was not that
corruption nor that black record traceabla
through our Legislative documents as has
been the case since the Democratic party
came into power. "While the lamp holds
out to burn, the vilcst sinner may return"
however, and we hope the groanings of the
Gasetet may indicate deeper penitence on
the part ofthe Democratic OF. .anization 70 re-
form, before it has sinned its day of grace
away.


when we see its conviction is genuine we
WIN do all we can to assist in lifting it out
OF the slough Of Dispond," hoping there
oy that the escutcheon of our State NAV be
ioreVered freed from the corroding blight
of corruption.
Year: 1862

the restoration ofthe Union. The rebellion
must be crushed, by positive, aggressive
blows before the Southern people can pos
slbly take such action, if they desire it.
Therefore it is that the country has been
profoundly dissatisfied with the inactive,
defensive policy by which the Government
mas been hitherto controlled, and it reioices
heartily and hopefully now, in the belief
that this policy is about to be changed for
one better suited to the necessities of the
country and the emergency of the case.
Year: 1862

VERY WELL Pur.-Some one writes both
gracefully and forcibly 81 would be glat
to sec more parents understand that wher
they spend money judiciously to improve and
adorn the house, and the ground around It
they are in effect paying their children q
premium to stay at home Us much rs posi-
bic, to enjoy it; but that when they spend
money unnecessarily in fine clothing and jew
elry for their children, they arc paying them
a premium to spend their time away FROM
homc-that is, in those places where they
can attract the most attention and make the
most display"
Year: 1862




In each home intercourse Il should bc TO
membered that each one has his place and
his part. A happy and pleasant home is an
impossibility where any one slights his duty.
Home is not place where you are to cosset
your own fancies, or be entertained by the
rest. You have no right to sit down, lissless
and dull, and say, "Come, amuse me and see
how pleasant you can make home" You
have no right to complain that home Is un.
genial, till you are sure you have tried your
best to make 1t genial. The men who COM
plain Of homo are mostly those Of whom
homes complain, men whose dignity is offend
ed at the bare suggestion that they have
something TO do toward making It pleasant.
Home Is not mere place Of entertainment
o sort Of tavern, and he who turns to It fol
entertainment merely deserves to be disap
pointed. Hast thou nothing to do, o man


but to throw thyself upon sofa, or monop
lie the easiest chair, and, holding back al
thine own information, demand that wife ant
children amuse thee? or wilt thou 60 moodily
out to club or store, declaring that thou vii,
not stay where 80 little is done for thee?-
And shall the young man say. "My sisters dc
nothing to make home pleasant to me. when
he has done nothing to make home pleasant
to them7 do not think the different mem
bers of homo realize how much the pleas
ant, profitable intercourse Of home depends
on each. or how hard It is when one and an
other hang back for tho rest to supply the
defciency.-Rep. J. F. w. Ware.
Year: 1862

was spending the night IN notci IN free-
port, Illinois. After breakfast I came into
the sitting room, where I met pleasant,
chatty, good humored traveller, who, like
myself, was waiting for the morning train
from Galena. We conversed freely and
pleasantly on several topics, until seeing two
young ladies meet and kiss each other in the
street, the conversation turned on kissing,
just about the time the train was approach
ing. Come said he, taking up his carpet
bag, since we are on 50 sweet subject, let
us have practical application. I'll make
proposition to you. I'll agree to kiss the
most beautiful lady in the cars from Galena,
you being the judge, II you will kiss the
next prettiest, being the judge The prop
osition staggered me little, and could
hardly tell whether he was in earnest or in
fun; but as he would be as deep in 1t as l
could possibly be, I agreed, provided he
would do the 6rst kissing. though my heart
failed somewhat as saw his black eyes spar
kle with daring. YES said he, Ill try 1t
first. You take the back car, and 60 in from
the front end, where you can see the faces Of
the ladies, and you stand by the ono you
think tho handsomest, and I'll come in from
behind and kiss her.


had hardly stepped inside of the car
when I saw at the first glance one OF the
lovclest looking women my eye ever fell on.
A beautiful blonde, with auburn hair, and o
bright, sunny face, full Of love and sweet
ness, and as radiant and glowing as the morn
ing. Any further search was totally un-
necessary.


Immediately took my stand in the aisle
of the car by her side. She was looking out
of the window earnestly, Us II expecting
some one. The back door Of the car opened
and in stepped my hotel friend. pointed
my finger Slyly to her, never dreaming that
he would dare to carry out his pledge; and
you may imagine my horror and amazement
when he stepped up quickly behind her, and,
stooping over, kissed her with relish that
made my mouth water from end to end
expected, Of course, shrick Of terror, and
then o row generally, and knock.down ;
but astonishment succeeded astonishment,
when saw her return the kisses with com.
pound interest.


Quick as flash ho turned to me, and said,
Now, sir, 1t is your turn pointing to a
hideously ugly, wrinkled woman, who sat ID
the seat behind. 'Oh! you must excuse me
you must excuse me!' exclaimed. I'm
sold this time. Igive 1t up. DO tell me
who you've been kiSsing' well, said he,
since you are man of so much taste, and
such quick perception, will let you off,
And VIC oil burst into good peal of laugh.
ter as he said, This is my wife. Ihave been
waiting here for her. l knew that was a
safe proposition He told the story to his
wife, who looked ten.fold sweeter when she
heard 1t.


Before we reached Chicago We exchanged
cards, and I discovered that my genial com.
panion was IN Episcopalan preacher Of Chi.
cago, whose name had frequently heard
Whenever 60 to Chicago always go to
hear him, and heartier, moro natural, and
moro eloquent preabher it is hard to 6nd.-
He was then but young man; he is we'll
known n. one of the ablest divines Of the
Episcopal denomination in the West -Hdr-
per's Monthly.
Year: 1862

SuockNo.-A young gentleman who was
at one time very much smitten with pretty
little "Friend," says that during his travels
through the West Indies hc often felt some
very severe shocks from earthquakes, but
they were not circumstance when compared
with those which ho experienced from this
little Earth Quaker.
Year: 1862

Such fair, manly brow, such modest moustsche
Such sweet. winning way, no swagger or DASH
Such love.lighted eyes, such an aquiline nose,
Such nesk. such such nice fitting clothes
Such an air all at ease, such model Of grace
Such form, such finger. such beautiful face


Such q gem Of the species human.
Year: 1862

LUMBER.-We notice that lumber. in lin
tied quantities, is now being brought IN to
the lumber yards in this city; and we are
informed by lumbermen that they will be
able to supply the demand for building ma
terials in few more weeks.
Year: 1862

lose a large revenue that would naturally
flow into our hands If there is any dis
position on the part of the citizens of Walla
Walla to guard their interests, they will
speedily see to it that all distinctions of
this character are remedied.


am told that Messrs. Hickey & Thatch-
er, from Salmon, are on their way to Walla
Walla with stock and coaches which are to
be put on the route between that place and
here. From present indications there is
going to be plenty of business for stages
through to Lewiston, inasmuch as there is
but little prospect of a rise in the river suf-
fcient to permit the passage OF boats to
that place. There is large quantity of
freight here waiting conveyance to Lewis
ton, and many are seriously considering the
matter af paying ten or twelve cents to the
pack trains in place of waiting for the
boat.


The news from the East is wholesome.
Island No 10 captured with great loss to
the enemy, and the Federal forces pushing
forward to further victories So mote it be.


notwithstanding the stage fellows ''played
US, and brought us here a day in advance,
| have set down naught in anger" The
time passed pleasantly, nor could it pass
otherwise under .his hospitable old roof.
Blackmor is a clever and accommodating
" "stager," and trust he may meet with sue
cess on the new route.


| leave tomorrow morning on the steam
er Okanagan, which, am glad to see, is
commanded by Captain Baughman. l will
give you some more ink-drops from Port
land n.
Year: 1862

For POWDER RIyER.-The miners for
Powder river have commenced crossing the
mountains ria the emigrant road from the
Umatilla. We are informed by persons who
have come up overland, that the emigration
to these mines bids fair to almost equal that
to Salmon river.
Year: 1862

MIsREPREsENTATIONs.-We are informed


by miners and citizens who have lately
come up from the lower country that there
arc those there NhO snfr continue TO cfrsu-
late reports that there are no goods nor
miners supplies to be obtained in this mar
ket. The man or set of men who. in or
der to sell their wares, will circulate such
reports as these, knowing them to be false,
are unworthy the patronage of the public.
There are goods and miners supplies of ev
cry description and IN abundance, in this
city, and the stocks are being increased
daily. The merchants Of this city arc as
able to sell at - San Francisco prices. ad-
ding freight as those of the lower coun-
try and they are doing SO. We can as
sure those who wish to come through from
the lover country and purchase their sup
plies here that they will find them in
abundance in our market, and for sale at
moderate prices.
Year: 1862

I'VE THEATER.-We regret to notice
that the attendance at this popular place of
amusement has not been so great since the
event of two weeks ago as formerly. This
certainly should not be so. The perform
ances since that time have not been less in
teresting, nor the usual peace and good or
der of the place in any manner interrupted.
The unfortunate afray alluded to-the
like of which may never again occur-ua as
not owing to any mismanagement of the
proprietor, and we had hoped that in con
sideration of the benefit rendered to the
hremen, and in view of counteracting any
bad results from the event of that night.
the fremen ard citizens would in return
give to Mr.. Robinson at his next perform
anee sStfuli house as greeted him ON
that evening.


Since writing the above, we have seen
a paper, signed by numerous citizens, ask
ing Mr.. Robinson to accept compliment
tary benefit, upon any evening he may des-
ignate The benefit we understand will
take place some evening next week. We
bespeak full house for the occasion.
Year: 1862

their astounding tLcfs. Aud the
country will hope also, that by a
law of Congress to he at once enacted, all
army contractors, and all contractors for
navy supplies, will be put on q military
footing, and made subject to quick and de-
cisiTe penalties for fraudulent transactions
Such law is an imperative necessity; and
as the objections, that have heretofore been
urged againstit are mainly frivolous when
not insincere, they should be overruled
without delay. Let us have such Law,
and though it cannot be made retroactive


not much time will elapse before we shall


heara fasilade that tells of the quick taking


off Of s. score Of scouudrels unfit to live. Al


least FIVE hundred ought to be hung to
n1nrroxE
Year: 1862

We ask aggain-Will not some represen-
tative from Illinois introduce motion Of
inquiry into the House, somewhat after this
model: "ResoEred, That the Committee Of
Ways and Means be Instructed to inquire
"why it is that, by the provisions Of the
internal revenue bill, nearly every branch
"of: manufacturing industry, except the
manufacture Of bank notes evidences Of
"debt upon which the makers Of the notes
"draw interest heavily taxed, and why
currency making is exempt" We are
anxious to know what report the Commit
tee would make in answer. to an inquiry Of
that sort.
Year: 1862

DRAFTING.-The New York Eveniny Post
publishes q report OF the interview recently
bad here between the New York committees
and the Secretary Of War They represent
that be is in favor Of drafting men for the army
unless, within very short time, the 100000
lately called for shall volunteer. If this lie so
considering the means which the Secretary has
Of surveying the whole field, and with the great
confidence we have in bis devotion to the
country, and sound judgement, we can have
40 reasonable doubt that the measure Of draft
ing will have become a necessity in the contin
gency named.


The New York committees declared them
selves to have been profoundly impressed by
the energy, straightforwardness, ability, and
patriotism Of the Secretary. We only wish that
the whole country could personally see and
know the man, whom 1t has been attempted te
sacrifice for the miserable purpose Of covering
the failure of Gen. Mcclellan in the Peninsula
Year: 1862

THE ACTION OF THE WAR CoMMrTrEE.-It was
resolved by the War Committee, organized yes.
terday, TO attempt to raise two more regiments
in this District, to accomplish which, they will
probably offer bounty of SIS or 500. To do
this, they have appointed finance committee,
who will solicit contributions from every bust.
ness man and family 10 this District, and will
continue their solicitations until at least two
hundred thousand dollars are raised. They have
further resolved to publish the names and
amount Of each contributor, and also the names
ofthose who do not contribute, so that the pub
lie will be able to judge Of the loyalty of our
citizens.
Year: 1862

ST. LoUIs.-There was great meeting at St.
Louis, Of the loyal men, on Monday evening
The sentiment was universal in favor Of liber.
atng the slaves Of all rebels, and some of the
speakers urged that they should bs armed as
soldiers. Every expression of that kind was
appauded to the echo. Slavery was treated as
the sole cause Of the war and all expectation
Of ending the war, except by crushing slavery,
was repudiated This Is no new opinion fol the
loyal men of Missouri; but they express 1t now
with that perfect confidence 10 its correctness,
which results from the bitter experience of the
long trial and utter failure of the contrary
policy.
Year: 1862

A Mr.. Dolan, recently returned from Rich
mond, gives the following account Of the new
Merrimao building at that place:


HER ARMAMENT.


Although her armament was Of course NOT
not yet on board, its character was no secret
The entire public having access TO the vessel,
II was easy to be seen what number OF guns
she was to carry, a. we'll as their approximate
character. From other information, however,
I can state that she will carry one bow, one
stern, and three side guns. They are to be Of
the same description as those which are mount
ed at Fort Darling, their ability to pierce our
iron armored vessels having In the attack on
that fortress been exempliaed-at least to the
satisfaction of Secesh. The balls TO be used
are steel.pointed, and were being made on the
day Of our departure, as well as previously.
Year: 1862

OF the State will be abandoned by the rebels
without struggle. The would be even more
favorable to the stock markst than victory in the
field. The recovery Of Virginia and the occupa-
ton of the rebel capital would be regarded abroad
as the overthrow Of the rebellion, and would be
the signal for large investments of foreign capital
in securities. If, the other hand, the rebels
should prefer to fight, it is believed that our supe
rority in numbers, weapons, artillery and morale


is vas that the issue of the contest could not be
doubtful. and the victory at Donelson would sub
side into inoignicance by the side of our triumphs
in the Old Dominion. IT. simultaneously with the
reports of successful movements in Virginia, we
should receive favorable intelligence from Corinth,
Savannah or New Orleans the effect in Wall street
would be still more startling. We have evidently
reached the crisis Of the war; few days now will
tell the tale.
Year: 1862

After q week of intense dulness, due in chief
part to the absence of news from the army, the
general railway share list, with two exceptions,
leaves of better than it did at the close of the
week previous. New York Central and Illinois
Central are the only railway stocks which declined
last week-the former being pressed for sale by
operators for the fall, ne latter being unfavorably
affected by the decline in its traffic owing to the
continued blockade of the river. The other rail-
way shares those of Michigan and Illinois, and of
the roads nearer home as the Erie and Hudson
River, are all shade better than they were
week ago. In view of the remarkable efforts
which were made last week by the bears to de-
press prices, and of the general stagnaton of out
side business, this result must be regarded az
evidence of considerable intrinsic strength
in the market. 1t is generally un.
derstood in the street that the whole railway
share list is oversold, and that an advance of one
to two per cent would create remarkable futter.
ing among the bears victory in Virginia would
probably render Wall street livelier than it has
been since the battle of Hampton Roads.


Government and State stocks are lower than
they were O week ago. The former are supplied
by the banks, and depressed by the offerings Of
bear spectators. They will probably take care
of themselves soon as the present state Of sus.
pense passes away and we begin to realize the re-
suits of the military preparations OF the last six
months Border State stocks have fallen mainly
because they were too high. The successes of
Halleck in Missouri and Buell. and Grant in Ten
nesse, led, some weeks ago, to specu.
latvc movement in the stocks OF these
States, and virginas and North Carroll.
mas sympathized. There can be no ques.
ton but the movement was premature and
excessive. There is no present prospect that the
interest on any Of these stocks can be paid for
long time to come. At some future period, after
the war, there is every reason to believe that Mis-
souri, will become free State; and when the ra.
wages Of the war have been repaired her bonds
will be worth as much as the bonds of Illinois,
But this is yet long way of. As to Tennessee,
Virginia and North Carolina, there is no prospect
whatever OF any change in their institutions, and,
after the experience Of the last eighteen months,
IL would argue strange imprudencc to invest money
in their securities.


Everything, so far as the stock market is con.
cerned, depends on the military developments of
the next ten days. The impression prevails in Wall
street that our army in Virginia will meet with no
serious resistance, and that Richmond and the res.
Year: 1862

Among these items the large amounts which we
are spending abroad for guns, cotton, turpentine,
&C., are, of course, accidental. In the course of
few weeks such articles will cease altogether to
be imported. But in the meantime these and
all the other articles of import will have to be paid
for and it is evident enough that the chief Of them
must be paid for in gold. The losses already in.
CURED on shipments Of bresdstuffs, and the de.
clinng condition Of foreign markets, arc likely, at
all events for time, to check the outward
movement of food. We have, happily, plenty
of gold in the country which can be spared,
especially as the government issues of paper take
the place of gold in general circulation. To what
premium the inevitable demand for the precious
metal for export may it to rise it is difficult
to forcsee. At present the demand is supplied by
spectators who sell gold Short borrow it when
their contracts mature, and calculate that the in
terest on their sales will yield them handsome
profit. There must come q time, one would sup
pose, when this system will cease to work, and
when the very necessities of these spectators will
cooperate with the demand from the bankers and
importers to cause an advance in gold to con-
siderable premium. The following are the official
tables Of the trade Of the port for the week and
aimee January L.
Year: 1862

The pleasant aspect Of the weather yesterday induced
to twelve thousand persons TO visit the Central
Park between and sundown. The breeze was cool
and refreshing but at the time the shone with
a warmth quite agreeable. Young and old male and 70.
male wandered about through the may walks of the
Ramble tho shrubs Of which have already been touched
by the hand Of the goddess spring. and appear ready
burst the bonds by which they have long hold
the icy grasp Of winter. The Park gardeners have
been busily at work all the grounds and tho straw
packngs and bough coverings that have been used to
tender plants from the ravages OF winter have
disappeared. 'Dead wood" has been removed and new
plants placed in the earth Everything denotes the ap-
proach Of warm weather, when the Park will become
one large, varegated garden. The improvements are
rapidly progressing The terrsced walk near the car.
raae circle, to the right OF the Mall is the hands
Of tho masons, the stone, already cut, being the
ground ready TO be put in its proper place. This walk
when completed, will be found very handy the music
days IL is elevated and can be easily reached by the
handsome fight Of stone steps leading thereto The pros
poets before us Of splendid ntcrmura ordn d,s pas


this very good indeed II next Sunday should
prove nne day as yesterday, expect to ten
persons in the Central Park 10 the place OF every one
that then visited it,
Year: 1862

Tho April Session OF the Common Council.


The Board Of Aldermen have not met for q week. and
there is some lobbying At Albany Is not expected
by those who know the ropes that local legislature
will meet until the gentlemen at Albany adjourn.