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Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
LETTER. FROM FORTRESS MONROE
Correspondence Of the journal aud stAtesman.
LETTER No. C.
FoRTREss MONROE, Va,
Saturday, October 90.
FRIESp EcKEL:


FnlEND EcKEL:
This is essentially the tented
helu = look in which direction Won NAV. vor
observe the dense canvass settlements wber,
temporarily dwell the nations defenders nil hr.
sly and systematically engaged in a militar,
line Of duty. Away off yonder under the lee nj
the woods, molestly rise the tents of the pisLo,
guard, and scattered along the margin for tbei,
protection against the inclemency of the weather
lne held' ut all hours of the day, may be said
TO be under military occupation, for squads
Ptatoons, companies and battalions nra cor.
s'antly being exercised in the drill Ar ona
lime cavalry company is seen at q remote SEQ.
uon OF the ground, and at another General ar
heid'ofiicers are galOping yer the various plaees
OF parade, to inspect the men. Witbal one i,
never suffered to forget the object Of this assam
olage he is ceaselessy reminded of war. Tho
sprlhglng of hammers, the words Of command
.ne number Of guards, the repletion of cartridge
oo1es' all serve to impress him with the eonvic.
ton that these are not times of peace in This
seclion' but that grim visaged war" is WAITING
LOT an oppoitune moment to show its uelv face
Our camp, which is situated, as il were. undsr
cover of the guns of the Fort, is but ahont
seVenty'iiVe yards from the little cove which il
part of the Bay. The site commands a view
't considerable portion Of the harbor, and the
men never tire of watching the big war vessels
ying now quietly upon the water, but collectipg
neir strength and energies for vigorous effort
They stand and gaze also upon the steamers and
essels as they come in laden with soldiers. or
ne men on this fleet, few know the number and
s"er know their destination, though many are
he conjeetures
Our Regiment now sends out it's pictets undor
ne charge Of Lieutenant in conjunction with
'her regiments. 1t commenced this duty ves-
,rdayi the guards take their raticas with them
ne FIRST Delaware is now being put through
le erili' and promise soon quite degree o.
helency, and knowledge of the necessity of
rlct discipline Generals Wool and Mansfield
the latter of whom we are under-inspected
9 regiment on parade an evening or two aoo
ID expressed their satisfaction at its annear.
&C. The men were delighted at the comnu.
'nts bestowed; they are exerting tbemselyss {
the utmost to deserve them the more.
A Post ohice for the regiment has been estab.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
THE REASON why.

MIR. RUSSELL the London Times correspondent
10 recent letter gives as reason why th,
womsn Of Washington are, as general thing
In favor of secession, the follOwing:-
No one who is not residing here, and coz
'vincing himself with his own eyes aud tars.
viii believe that one-half of the women Of
Washington clap their hands over every rebel
success, predict Beauregard's speedy occupa.
lion Of the Capitol and nre preparing to ilum.
mate their windows on the occasion. Yet this
rs the truth. portion Of them act thus be-
cause they have relatives or lovers in the South
'ern army the remainder because Secession Las
"a certain sneaking fashionableness among the
'Womeni because Southerners in Washington
have, for years. worn great diamonds, given
great parties, gambled greatly, and been gene.
rally and maenifcently vicious. The odor of
'the reckless dissipation, so long the false and
ievsrish life of Washington, still taiuis and
'corrupts all places. lmpurity, treachery.
scorn OF virtue, still tlaunt through the Capital,
anu Il will take many years influx of healthy
Northern sentiment to drive them out of sight,
Is it NOT disgrace to the country that such
lack of honor, morality and patriotism should
thus characterize the court circles' of Wash
lngton society!
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
Total for the year

DEPARTURE OF THE NAVAL ExpRDIrroS.-Tbe
great expedition sailed from Fortress Monroe on
tuesday morning The flagship Ra5ash took
the lead at daylight, when gun was fired as a
signal. The steamer cataiOaJa brought nm tbe
rear The vessels, more than fifty in number
formed in line few miles down the Roads and
went out between the Capes in splendid style
The morning was the most beautiful one oftbe
season. and the spectacle was the grandest ever
witnessed ol this continent
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
Attempted Escape of Rebel Prisoner
from Fort LAFAYETTE.

on Sunday morning, between one and tive
O'CLOCK, one Of the stntines on the dock which
surrounds Fort Lafayette, had bis attention at
'rhcted to one OF the port holes in the fort by a
Atrange noise He subsequently shaped his
movements in reference to that spot and soon
saw tnat one OF the secessonist prisoners was
endeaVoring 10 make his escape Mr.. Lowber.
Tue gentleman who was arrested some time since
at Crestline, Ohio, beari1g dispatches for the
Goniedefacy, was the individual who WINS thus
engaged iu Offering defiance to the strong walls
OF the fort. 1t appears that Lowber had pro
cured key which fitted the padIock which
ias!ened the grating of the port hole, and that he
mad opened the grating. lie had also been pro
vded with new washtub and rome. also n life
preserver. He had $47 so in gold and his gold
watch packed in n bladder and fastened in one
OF his pockets. Having packed his yalse he
placed 1t in the tub he then fastened the rone
to the tub, let the tub out OF the port.hole. and
after securing the rope, bid goodbye to Fort
Lafayette and entered the tub himself. He then
set sail for the ground, all the while watched bv
the sentinel, who allowed Mr.. Lowber his tnh
and its cargo, TO land on the dock in safety. Bnt
no sooner had he landed than he was commanded
70 surrender or be shot. Of course Mr.. Lowber
ala not like the shooting proposition, so he sur
rendered, and suggested 10 the sentinel that he
take the bladder containing the gold watch and
the T41 6O in money, and allow him to 20 back
'-'S 'He tVlt thtouBn Tue poft-hOle, and have |
nothing said about it, But the sentinel was not
to be used. He alarmed the garrison, aud Lieut.
WOOD the officer of the post, had the prisoners
roll called to see il all his prisoners were in the
fort He then had Lowber secured in double
irons and placed in the guardhouse. AS the
sentinel had had occasion to order off one Of three
vessels which had been lying very close in TO
the fort during the night, Lieutenant Wood Or
uered boat to be manned, ard taking some
soldiers with him, duly armed, he proceeded to
the three vessels referred to, and had them taken
under the guns of the revenue cutter bb.
Capt. j. G. Lowber; of the steamboat Tiger
which sails between the fort, Governors Island
and the Navy Yard in the United States service
is brother of Mr.. Lowber, who did not escape.
Yesterday. Lowber said that he had not sue
ceeded, but if he had, by that time (afternoopl
he would have been in Dixie's lsnd. lie told The
officers in charge that they might search for a
better rebel, but they would have to 20 further
south than Fort Lafayette to find q truer one.
IL appears that Mr.. Lowber has recently re-
'elved some visits from ladies with skirts Of an
extraordinary size In future. visitors will doubt.
ess be submitted to close scrutiny
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

lhe recent intelligence from North Carolina il
o' very significant character. Itappears that
Inc Inhabitants of Hyde county have thrown of
ali further disguise of their real sentiments ami
IN very spirited declaration have anuounced
their ahhorrenee of their southern oppres.o,s
anu .he,r renewed devotion to the Union. Three
hundred men have assembled in arms at place
called Long Acre, and two thousand more bovs
risen near place called Washington, who desire
to have arms placed in their hands to defend
themselves against the rebels. Meetings anil
Onion lodges are held in the counties along the
coast with the avowed intention of supporting
the cause Of the Union
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
NEW ROCKS
Oct. 15-lm.
City papers copy.

Cecil Dreeme, by the late Major Winthrop,
killed at the battle of Great Bethel, l,Ol
Eugeuie Grandet, by Balzac, uniform with
CesuJ Berolteau &C., I.Ot
Brimley's Essays, b
Sermons preached in Harvard College by
James Walker, d. D., l.5(
Edwin of Deira, Dy Alexander Smith, III
hecreations of Country Parson, Q VOLS, 2,5O
Iom Brown at Oxford, volumes, Q 90
Eranley Parsonage, by Anthony Throllope, / OC
Philip rhaxter, new novel, loo
House on the Moor, by author Of "Marearet
Maitland" &C., loo
The Uprising of Great People, N
Partisan Leader 1.O0
Carthage and her Remains, by DR.. N, Davis.
illustrated Svo, 250
Silver Cord, by Shirley Brooks, illlustrated.
paper, 75 cents. cloth, 90
aradsy's Chemical History of candle 30
Physical Forces, 10
Lady Maud, by Pierce Egan, paper 20
L.amplighter's Stories, Dickens, - 60
! orrors of Paris, by Dumas, SO
Ahe OkaVango River, by Charles John
Anderson illustrated, 6vo, a.b0
All books received as soon as published 4
y rye assortment of Military Books on hand.
ANY books published, either American or Foreon
viii be procured at short notice at
A. d. INSLRE'S
Book and Stationery Store.
COZ Market Street.
sspS Wilmington, Del
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
DIED

DEuAVEN.-ln Philadelphia, on the 29ih ult.
CLARA II. DRIlAvEa, wife Of AleSunder u
Dellayen, and daughter Of Robert Il. aud
Sarah n Robinson, in the 22l year of hei
age Tbs relatives aud friends of the family
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence Of her parents, No. 22j
Shipley Street, without further notice, ou this
-Friday-morning, November lst, to leave
the house at hali-past 10 O'Clock, IN proceed
to the Wilmington aud B,andywine Cemetery
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

IN, nn accident occurred on the Northern Contra,
.p '~ni0su' near York. The train ran over n COW
On 'nas ~ 'ne cars and killing two passengers
one O' Tue killed was Mr.. Valentine. Of pai,i'
more and the other an unknown mon I1 ara'',
'n'f'y-hve years of age; Initials "E w lp. @"Vs'
Na'eni had in his possession a Perbam,, W - .''
surs'0n ticket from New York to Bal,imn.s "a "a,
uaSa la'r complexion blue eyes, light hair
@ousfaehe and goatee same color encba" n'''' j..
.uu'a lux on left arm was dressed in cassimsrs
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

FhoN CALIFORSIA.-A telegraphic despatch.
dated San Francisco, October 9th, to the Asso.
ciated Press, gives the following neWs:-
=" The announcement of the completion Of the
overland telegraph at O'Clock last evening. sent
thrlll Of joy through the community, Prena.
rations for firing a salute and other iemonstra-
llons in honor of the event were in readiness
when the second through despatch from the
east announced the death of Col. Baker, whom
almost every citizen here regarded as a personal
friend and the universal joy was thus changed
to sorrow, and the celebration postponed.
Politicians we'll informed in Oregon matters
express the opinion that the Governor will nm
point BENJAMIN starke, of Portland, 10 succeed
Colonel Baker in the Senate. His sympatbies
are said to be with the secession movement
Gen Lane is advertised to run, without. how.
ever much hope OF success.
me San Francisco Woolen Factory, valued ot
@oo,O ,OOO, was burned yesterday. The properly
ls insured to the extent of 10000.
The U. S. steamer Saranac leaves this mort
to-Iay Tor cruise in the neighboring waters.
The friends of Ex. Senator Gwin sav be
departed for Europe in the British steamer
4Aispinwall, and expects to meet his family nj
Savannah, who will accompany him thence.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

an assassin. After considerable trouble, noise
and explanations. the nervous groom was placed
in the carriage. As be was about driving eff he
exclaimed, "My lose, am afraid cannot stand
H." His love replied. "Drye on, it will be all
right in short tm,," and away they ratified
over the eobbles, TO the great merriment Of the
disturbed residents Brooklyn Eagle.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

Many absurd stories are circulated in ys,sr
snVe 10 'ae interference of Lieutenant General
scott with Major General Mcclellan. General
Soo,t continues in his old position, and 40 far
as his enleebled health enables him ,o Al 80
. sa,n' SuperVersiOn over the operations of ali
our our corps aarmee Whatever may have been bis
own .' opinions in regard to the management or
.a .ss campaign, the fact cannot be cOntradiotel
Una. General Mcclellan has been eft ,bo nnso.
"O''eu mastery of his military district
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
s-s-'-----
BUSINESS MATTERS.
NOTICE
no Water Rantara.

All persons who have sold property during the
present year, must give notice in writing at the
otiee Of the Water Department, Tenth aid Riao
Sfeefs 6etore The 30M day Of Nopemger, 1861.
, Also all persons who may wish to discontinue
.ne water, or any portion thereof, must give
notice as above stated, and pay two dollars for
detaehlng ierule or cutting off pipe, otherwise
they will be required to pay the rent for the next
year, as no alteration will be made in any bill
Oct. sOth, lsG1.-im. S'P P'
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

The Confederate steamer Theodore, formerly
the Gordon Capt. Lockwood, left Havana on
wednesday afternoon, 9Sd, ut., for Charleston.
haV'ng been in port a week. She sailed from
Charleston for Csrdenas, where she landed
MesSrs' slidell and Mason Confederate States
Commissioners for Europe, and afterward pro.
ceeded to Havana, Messrs. Mason and slidcll
taking the land route to Havana. The Com.
mIss'oners were received with the highest con.
Aideralion, from the Captain General dawn
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
More Praise from nj, onnon.n,

AT meeting held in New York, on Monday
evening, for the purpose Of ratifying the Union
nominations of that State, a gentleman-Mr.
Nathaniel Wolfe-Of Kentucky, made most
telling aud patriotic speech, in which he bore
the following testimony to the honesty, ability
and courage Of our noble Republican President,
Abraham Lincoln:
" My iellow-citizens, have lately visited the
CITY of Washington. have had there The
privilege Of conversing with your PRESIDENT
IL is true that did not support him. Ills prin-
'ciples are not the principles Of my State but
tell you this, that there is stamped upon The
brow of that man the characters which make
up the name of honesty in indelble figures =
LLong and continued applause; "three cbeers
Ior Lincoln" That man means to do light
NO man since the days of Washington has been
surrounded with more peril than the present
president of the United States. When he took
mis- seat in the Presidential Chair, difficulties
whose proportions have never been equalrd IN
our history surrounded him but, with a Roman
lorttude, and with Roman resolution. he as-
'sumsd the seat of power; and he has 10 the
utmost of his ability and power sought 10 up.
mold the Union and the Constitution of thess.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

Eben. Lane, the last of the Jeif. Davis pirates
was acquitted on the ground TINT being the nayi
gator of Enchan'ress, after her capture, he must
have delayed her progress, preventing her or.
rival at rebel port because in 10 dnys the
vessel only made $50 miles. Lane alleges tbot
he sailed the vessel north during the night and
south during the day.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
GOVERNMENT LOAN.
Pursuant 10 instructions from the steYtTy Il tie
Treasury, book will be opened on the
10th day of September,
ATT mETH r,TTdmnnr xJnrTcEl

AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE,
n tho City Of Wilmington, for subscriptions under my
superiueudence for Treasury Notes be Issued under
tho act OF July II. 1861 These notes will be issued
sums of fifty dollars hundred dollars i've huud ed
doars one thousand dollars and five thouHand dollars
cash. dated 18th August 1851, payable three years sitter
date to the order Of the subscriber as directed and
benins interest at the rate Of SEVEN AND THREE
rENrHs per cent. per aunum, payable aenl-Annualy
such interest being At the late Of two cents for each day
Oh every hundred dollars. For the convenience OF the
holder each note will have coupons attached expressing
the ss'era amounts Of semannuAl Interest which cou
pons nay be detached aud presented for payment sepa-
rately from the notes.
Subscriptions for such Treasury Notes will be received
during FlFrEEN DAYS from the day OF opening the
books as aforesaid No subscription for than y dol
lars for any fraction of that sum eau bs receiyed-
subscriptions Of fifty dollars or one hun lred dollars must
be paid in Lawful coin OF the United States at the time or
subscribing. Subscriptions Of more than one huud, ed
dollars nay be paid at Ii preferred, oneenth at
the time of subscribing and one third Of the whole
amount on every twentieth day thereafter until the whole
shall be paid No payment less than y dollars can
be accepted that being the smallest sum for which
Treasury noles can be lssuaJ
Certificates will ba granted In duplicate 10
FIR the amounts paid The original Of the sub cr-
bsr will transmit by msl 10 the Secretary OF the esury
when Treasury Notes. aforesaid will be Issued thereon
TO such subscriber his order carrying interest as OK.
pressed In such ileAe but in cases whsre only part
VI the amouht snbsibed paid al the time Of snbserb
ing Treasury Notes Will be Issued only for the payments
made subsequently b the frat which will remain until
tbs whole amount subscribed by person shall be paid
when Treasury Notes will be issue such rt pay
Aso. On pa ment Of each deferred nstalment the sub
serber will pay, In addition thereto, SUN equal to tho
Interest accrued thereon from the 18Th Of August to the
date ofpaymep and nAl payment like Interest on the
amount paid subscription, which payments of interest
will be reimbursed to the subscriber in tile pay sni Of
ths lrst coupon.
The Treasury Notes issuvd upon such certificates y the
Treasury Will be to the subscribers by mall or such
other mode may be Indicated by them when they trans
init their original certificates The duplicate certificates
may be retained by them lOr their own security.
o'tsiL II. NJ. RODNEY,
Subscription Agent.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

pS- CHEAP JOHS's is the greatest place in
town.
Heas@ Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
B2SH Cheap John has the greatest stock of
any other store in Delaware.
gn5- Cheap John is the sole agent for the best
Spool Cotton made in the world, at d12 King
Street.
B0s~ Cheap John has no Travelling Agents.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

Gen. Mcclellan displays great activity in Der.
iecting the organization of the army Of the PS-
tomac. lie is rapidly appOrtioning the forces
into divisions and brigades The men are in
excellent condition, and are ready to do effective
service in the field
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

Advices from Oregon are to the 10th ult.-
Ihe Portland papers furnish the most glowing
accounts of the richness of the Nez perces mines
and of new gold discoveries over that wide ex
panse of country Gold in increasing quantities
Continues to arrive from the mines
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
To Tag PAYERS.

The undersigned, County Collector, bayin,
been ,peremptorily ordered by the Levy Court
y collect without delay, all unpaid taxes for The
that they must pay up within 80 days from Iii
aate or he will be obliged to make levy of tbeir
2oQds or property, in order to safety the respeo
i've claims. Payment may be made to either
of the undersigned '''''''
WM. j. GALLAGHER, Collector.
~ IO9 WOluston Street.
WM. II. MASSEY,
At Esquire Young's Office,
shipley below Fourth
City papers copy.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

The rebel steamer George Page is now coOped
up In ouantico creek, as our batteries on the
Maryland shore bear directly on the mouth Of
the creek, rendering it mltter of considerable
risk for her to attempt an exodus,
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

NNSbiHNou iNh uufhDlllty, and general
favorits.
PRICE VARYING FROM $40 to $40.
Remember It is Manufactured In your citv and no
trouble to make your difficulties known al head onarter
Lady always In attendance TO give instruction On nsn
the maehine. SEWING DONE TO ORDER with nsat.
ness and despatch va" 's''
silks and Cottons Of the best quality suitable for a
chine or hand sewing always M hand
As-AGENTs WANTED In different parts of Ms alan
for this machine Address ''''' N'''H
JAMES MEGRATTEN, General Agent.
WILMINGTON, STATE OF DELAWARE
SALE ROOMS,
wilmington Institute Building, corner of EighN
and Market Sts., Wilmington. DEL.
and 100 Arch Street, PhiiadelDhia
PREMIUMS AWARDED
FIRST premium was awarded the Boudnir Machine th
fsnnsylvania State Fair held Powelon Sent 10 isbo
= silver medal the only premium awarded by ths Lam
caster County Fair, WAS taken by the Boudoir seTn,
nAehinei hs being the best machine on exhibition
also silver Medal at the Maryland State Fair be in
baltimore, Md, October, 1850 So "''u !"
mlnglon, Delaware, October 1859 - AV'u at WI
ST., Taggart's Local Express in connecilon will .
establishment ~, "stn 1n1 'nF
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

The U. S. steamer Massachusetts has captured
on the Texan coast two vessels laden with arms
and munitions of war. One of these prizes had
on board 1000 Enfield rides.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

The otiicial report OF Lieut.. Colonel Palfrey, of
the Massachusetts, 2Oth shows their loss at Balls
Bluff to have been officer killed and wounded.
priyates, 147 killed, wounded and missing.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

A Mr.. Asa 7. Pratt, of Braintree. AIassoohu.
.s's' gave expression to strong secession senti
uen,H at democratic meeting few days AGO. for
W "hlch a, he was ridden upon rail, by the people
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

1t is understood that General Mcclellan has
issued an order for the shooting of four soldiers
found guilty Of sleeping while on picket duty.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

The track of the Orange and Alexandria rail
road has been torn up from Fairfax sIatiou to
Manassas.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

The u S. sloop-of-war Dale has captured
schooner laden with rice, while endeayoring to
run the blockade of Savannah for Cuba
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

a Sa"loes-of nebtdcKiaas, ial-iamed for their
ride practice, have, in conjunction with Col.
Philip White, of Philadelphia rendered their
services 10 the government to act in the capacity
oil corps of sharpshoOters, and proceed with
our army in Virginia, Kentucky. or such other
point as the President might deem advisable.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
d; DErAn!naS5 yam. o. 1nr IsrEalon,

co., WN7ITIHhIuH " D. I.i ith Feb, 1850, I
si have used your Pills In my general and losptal
@ shce You made them, and cnnnot hesitate 10
sny they ale the best cahlr,o employ. Their rcra
Atlng action en- the liver Is quick and decided eo6se
tuenty thcy ne nn admirable remedy for derangenena
81 ~ thAt organ Indeed, have seldom found Il case Of
eh9as disease so obstinate that IL did not readily Weld 10
thvu' tfaternally yours, ALONZO BALL. nj D.
Ihvsieian n he Marine Ho,nilaI
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
Dysentery, DinrrhOca, Relax, Worms,

- run ~. ~. u biteHi ~ Cdiedgo
h9u. Pills have had long trial In my practice and
holu the III esteem Of the bQst nrprenfs hnvn
eser ouhd. Their nlleaiye effect upon the liver makes
them an excellent remedy, when given in small oses or
bilious dgssiiery aud ainrda1. Their sugar.eoaiine
makes them very acceptable and convenient In te ma
Of women and children. -'