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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


EPIroME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
LideNcR.-Sherif Moore will sell at public sale
at the house of Martin d. Ball. in Delaware
City, on the 10Th inst, at o'clock, u. IN the
real estate of Catharine NJ. King and Adam Il.
King.
BeS- Read the Book List of j. T. Head, 10
another column. He has on hand all the late
publications, which he is selling at prices suited
to the times.
B3- George Craig, Jr., 4O5 Market Street,
invites attention to his stock of new Books.
Bay- Il. Bringhurst Co., corner of Sixth
and Market streets, have for sale the celebrated
Dandeion Coffee.
GRAND JuRoRs FOR New CASTLE County.
FALL TERM.-Brandywine Hundred. .-Isaac s.
Elliott, A. Prince, f. Wilson.
Wilmington-Eh Todd, George Richardson,
s. s. Southard.
Christiana-wm. p. Richardson, Robert p.
Robinson, Thomas Lamplugh.
Mill Creek-George Springer, George Thomp-
son.
White Clay Creek Benjamin Cauk, Benjamin
Peters.
New castle-GeOrge 2. TybOut, George c.
Lobdell.
Red LiOn.-Albert o. Newton, Alexander NJ.
Biddle.
Pencader-Cantwell Clark Curtis b. Ellison.
81. Georges-J. p. Cochran, G. Derrickson,
Samuel jefferson.
ppOquinimink-Dayid W. Thomas, Samuel
Townsend.
PETIT Jurors Brandywine Hundred-Cyrus
II. ForwOod, Isaac N. GIubb, Wm. H. Derrick
son.
Wilmington Franklin Darlington, William D.
Sharp, VIM. Morrow.
Cbristana-Lewis Graves, Geo, W. Bramble.
Jonas b. Stdham
Mill Creek-C. LamborB, Barton McElwee,
Stephen Mitchell.
White Clay Creek-Joel Thompson, Thomas
Brooks, John Tweed.
New Caste-J. T. A. Bddle, Josiah Lewden,
Jason Davis.
peneader-AudreW II. Fisher, John G. Ash,
d. Il. Ferris.
Red LiOn-JOhn C. Higgins, wm. Davidson,
St; Georges-,-JOs. w. vandegrift, ]. C. Cor
bit, John Bradley.
APPoquinimiuk-Thos Middleton, J. Jarrett,
Geo. @. Deakyne.
UNION Mass MEETIso.-A very iarge AMI
spirited mass meeting Of the Union citizens of
Cecil County was held at Elkton, Md, on
Saturday. About three thousand persons were
present, including a large plumber of lades.-
The Hon. Alexander Evans presided. Speecbes
we're delivered by Hon. Edwin II. Webster,
member Of Congress; Hon. Henry Winter Davis,
and S. s. Mafit, Esq. The addresses were
received by the large audience with every
denomination Of approval, and the greatest
enthusiasm m prevailed.
CHRIsrIAHA BRIDGH.-Mr. Benjamin McDan-
lei is repairing the draw Of the Christiana
Bridge, foot Of Market street IL apnears that
some OF the timbers connected with the running
gear underneath Of the draw had given way.
which rendered 1t almost impossible for the
Bridge Keeper to turn the draw of. 1t will be
fixed in q few days.
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 %.
FaIENp EeKsL

FaIEsD EoRgL:
This is essentially the tented
field :" look in which direction you may, you
observe the dense canvass settlements, where
temporarily dwell the nations defenders, all bu-
silly and systematically engaged in a military
line Of duty. Away off yonder under the lee of
the woods, modestly rise the tents of the picket
guard, and scattered along the margin for their
proiei ,tion against the inclemenoy OF the weather
The field, at all hours of the day, may be said
to bf under military occupation, for squads,
platoons, companies and battalions are con-
stantly being exercised in the drill. AT one
time cavalry company is seen at a remote Sec
tion of the ground, and at another a General, or
feld-oicers are gallOping over the various places
I of parade, to inspect the men. Withal, one is
never suffered to forget the object of this assem-.
blage he is ceaseessly reminded of war. The
1 springing Of rammers the words of command,
the number Of guards, the repletion Of cartridge
boxes, all serve to impress him with the convic-
iion that these are not times of peace 10 this
section, but that 4" grim visaged war" is waiting
for an OppOrtune moment to show its ugly face.
Our camp, which is situated, as it were, under
cSfeE vi the guns Ot tne fOft, IS out about
seventy-ive yards from the little cove which is
q part of the Bay. The site commands view
Of considerable portion Of the harbor, and the
men never tire of watching the big war vessels
lying now quietly upon the water, but collecting
their strength and energies for q vigorous effort
They standard gaze also upon the steamers and
vessels ms they come in laden with soldiers. OF
the men on this fleet, few know the number, and
fewer know their destination, though many are
the copjeetures.
Our Regiment now sends out its pickels under
the charge Of Lieutenant, in conjunction with
other regiments 1t commenced this duty yes
terday; the guards take their rations with them.
The First Delaware is now being put through
the drill, and promise soon quite degree Of
efficiency, and knowledge Of the necessity of
strict discipline. Generals Wool and Mansfield
the latter Of whom we are under-inspected
the regiment on parade an evening or two ago,
and expressed their satisfaction at its appear
ance. The men were delighted at the compli-
ments bestowed they are exertiug themselves
to the utmost to deserve them the more.
Post Office for the regiment has been estab-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
WHAT AIS nIMs

More than one of our ieaders has doubtless
asked this question, concerning the bilious gen
tleman who writes the editorials of the last re-
naming fossil representative Of a now delunei
party, to which Edward Everett would fell
ashamed to say that he ever belonged what
can the matter be-! True, his pet candidate Ter
the Presidency long since turned traitor, anu
flew to his own natural home in Confederate
arms. Has this 80 affected the man Of the Gillette
organ, that like Judas be is determined 10 go out
and hang himself? He at least Seems dreadfully
afflicted with an overflow Of bile. He seems to
be troubled with constant nightmare, and in his
ftful sleep the most horrid forms of "blach
republicans" and ugly abolitonists," stall
past him to and fro, as il to needlessly tormeu
him before his time. Perhaps he has not heart
that John Bell is no longer candidate. Per
haps he is disappointed in politics. Surely h
writes us if grievousy afflicted with something
lie seems 10 hate abolitionists and black re
publicans SO much more col daily than he love
his country and government, that he is actual
imperilling any little reputation for loyalty b
may ever have enjoyed. We are Profound
sorry that our once amiable friend should max
himself so miserable for no good reason; an
will venture (of course) very deferentally
hint, that in these times and in this latitude
/ there is no room for q newspaper that fine
] nothing else to do but raise up dead part
| issues, and spit out its venom upon former poll
= cal opponents.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
Report of Adjutant General Thomas on
General Fremont.

The report of Ajjutant General Thomas on
Ge1eral Fremonrs administration of ahairs in
Missouri is very severe aud condemnatory. 1t
mentions numerous facts going to show the want
Of military foresight on the part of General
Fremont, in directing the necessary means for
putting into, and maintaining in, the field the
forces under his command. 1t says;
Gen. Hunter expressed 10 the Secretary Of
War, his decided opinion that Gen. Fremont was
incompetent, and unfit for his extensive and i'm
portant command. This opinion he gave reluc
family, for the reason that he held the position
of second in command.
Gen. Hunter also stated that although the se-
cOnd in command, he never was consulted by
Gen. Fremont aud never knew anything of his
intentions. Such parallel | will venture to
assert cannot be found in the annals Of military
warfare. have also been informed that there
is not Missourian on his staiT-not man &C
qnainted personally with the topography and
the physical characteristics of the country or
its people
The opinion entertained by gentlemen Of pO-
sltlon and Intelligence who have approached and
observed him, is that he is more fond of the
pomp than of the stern realities Of war that
his mind is incapable of fixed attention OF
strong concentration g.; that by his mismanage.
meni Of affairs since his arrival in Missouri the
Stnte has almost been lost and that if he is
continued in command the worst results may be
anticipated. This is the concurrent testimony
of large number of the most intelligent men
in Missouri.
The force of General Fremont, now with him
in the field, is stated at $500 troops; but the
troops arc mostly badly armed and without ade-
quate transportation. The arms purchased by
Fremont in Europe are worthless.
The report reviews the disasters of Springfield
aud Lexington, and pointedly censures General
Fremont Tor his neglect to reinforce Gen. Lyon
at the one and Col. Mulligan at the other. There
were 10000 troops within two days march Of
Lexington for q week before Price attacked 1t.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
NEWS FRom EuRorE.


The royal mail steamship Europa, from Liver
pool on the 10th ult,. arrived at Hainx on
Wednesday
At conservative demonstration in Essex,
Captain Jarvis, a memter Of Parliament, ex
patiated on the war in America and its effect On
England. lie argued in favor Of the right of
secession, and urged that the people Of
England should give such strong ex-
preston of their sentiments as would in-
duce the Government to act in accordance
Herewith.
The official trial Of speed Of the iron-c'ad
steamer Warrior averaged nearly fourteen aud a
half knots per hour, and her highest speed was
sixteen and half knots.
The cOronation....of the King O. Prussia toOk
place in the church Of Castle of Konigsburg on
the 18Th. The splenaor of the various process
sions was very great. An amnesty was granted,
and several grants of nobility conferred. The
King accepted an invitation to ball, given BY
Earl Clarendon, in honor Of the event.
The government commissioners at Pesth, Hun
gary, were treated with an offensive mock serc
made at which the police interiered. Shots wer,
fired, and the crowd dispersed without harm.
The Turkish war bulletin announces victor!
over 5000 insurgents and MOntenegrins.
proclamation was published at Warsaw, oil
the l4th ult, declaring the Kingdom of Polan'
to be 10 state of siege. The mi itary aga
pitched their tents in the public squares an
places of Warsaw. The wearing Of mournin
= insignia was prohibited. Fresh manifestation
= we're announced for the 10th at Haradla, iu com
q memoration Of the battle of Maeziewice ant
Kosciusko,
Advices from Ragusa report continued attack
on the Turkish forces by the insurgents aud il
was asserted that Omar Pasha did not venture
to attack the Monteuegrins because he had bu
a little confidence in his army, from which grea
o desrrtions were taking place.
A letter from the Duke D'Aumale announces
the appointment Of the two Princes, his nephews
as aids-de-camp to Gen. Mcclellan, aud express
es his delight at the step they have taken, aud
at their being on the right side.
The London Times bitterly deuounces the re
cent slOcution of the Pope, aud says it is file,
with the most shameless and unbushing false
hoods, and indicates that the temporal power o
the Papaey will die as it has lived.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

FRIoHTEsBD AT THE IDEA.-At half-past four
O'Clock on Friday morning, the residents in the
vicinity Of Grand and Lorimer streets were
aroused from their slumbers by piercing shreks
from female. Up flew windows, out popped
night caps, rap went the pOlicemans club, dogs
barked, cats screeched, aud such was the uproar
that every one supposed that murder most foul
was being committed. Upon investigation it was
ascertained that young girl, domestic in o
family near by, had plighted faith with her dear
est, and that they were to be married yesterday,
at the residence Of the BRIDES father near Jamaica
In order to reach home in season, the happy
groom procured horse and carriage and visited
the house Of his accepted at o'clock yesterday
morning. She was anxiously waiting for him,
aud In short time was seated in the vehicle
Before taking bis seat in the carriage the now
trembling shortly to be husband appeared to re-
alize the queerness Of his position, and became
faint OF nerve. His nervousness increasing, he
gave one "oh my" and tainted away on the
pavement, perceiving which, the shortly to be
made wife Inflated her lungs and uttered terrific
screams, coupled with cries of murder, fire, rob
bers, &c , she having at first supposed that her
dearest had been stricken down BY the hand Of
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
THE REASON WHY.

Mr.. Russell, the London Times correspondent,
in recent letter gives as a reason why the
women Of Washington are, as a general thing,
in favor of secession, the fOllowing;-
"No one who is not residing here, and COT
'vincing himself with his own eyes and Cars,
will believe that one-half Of the women OF
Washington clap their hands over every rebel
'success, predict Beauregards speedy occupa-
'tion Of the Capitol, and are preparing to llum-
inate their windows on the occasion. Yet this
is the truth. A portion of them act thus be-
cause they have relatives or lovers in the South
'ern army the remainder because Secession has
"a certain sneGking fashionaheness among the
women because SOutherners in Washington
'have, for years. worn great diamonds, given
great parties, gambled greatly, and been gene.
rally and magnifcently vicious. The odor OF
the reckless dissipation, so long the false and
'ievsrish life of Washington, still tainis and
'corrupts all places. Impurity, treachery,
'scorn of virtue, still faunt through the Capital
and it will take many years influx of healthy
Northern sentiment to drive them out of sight
Is it not Disgrace to the country that such q
lack of honor, morality and patriotism should
thus characterize the court circles" Of Wash.
lugtOn society?
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
The Truth Told.

There has never been a time, from
the day Washington was inaugurated
first President of the United States, when
the rights of the Southern States stood
'frmer under the laws of the land than
they do now; there never was a time
when they had not as good cause for Dis
union as they have to-day"
The Slavery question is mere excuse
The election Of Mr.. Lincoln is a mere
'pretext! The present Secession move
'ment is the result of an enormous con
'spiracy formed by the leaders of thl
Southern Gonfederacy more than twelv,
months ago" Stephen A. Douglas
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
NEW BOOKs
Oct. 16-lm.
City papers copy.

Cecil Dreeme, by the late Major Winthrop,
killed at the battle Of Great Bethel, 100
Eugenie Grandet, by Balzac, uniform with
Cesar Berolteau &C., 100
Briinley's Essays, 25
Sermons preached in Harvard College by
James Walker, D. D., l.5O
Edwin Of Dera, Dy Alexander Smith, rs
Recreations Of Country Parson. Q vols. $50
Tom Brown at Oxford, . volumes, 200
Framley Parsonage by Anthony ThrollOpe, 90
Philip Thaxter, new novel, 100
House on the Moor, by author of 'AIargaret
Maitland" &C., 90
The Uprising of Great People, rs
Partisan Leader LOO
Carthage and her Remains, by DIR. N. Davis.
illustrated Svo. $50
Silver Cord. by Shirley Brooks, illustrated.
paper, 75 cents. cloth, 90
FarRday's Chemical History of a candle. so
4" Physical Forces so
Lady Maud, by Pierce Egan, paper. so
Lamplighter's Stories, Dickens, so
Horrors Of Paris, by Dumas, so
The Okavango River, by Charles John
Anderson illustrated, svo, $50
All books received as soon as published. A
large assortment Of Military Books on hand.
Any books published, either American or Foreion
will be procured at short notice at
A. D. TNSLEEiS
Book and Stationery Store.
6O3 Market Street.
sepS Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
Attempted Escape of a Rebel Prisoner
from Fort LAFAYETTE.

On Sunday morning, between one aud two
O'Clock, one Of the stntnels on the dock which
surrounds Fort Lafayette, had bis attention at
trncted to one of the port holes in the tort by a
strange noise lie subsequently, shaped his
movements in reference to that spot, aud soon
saw that one of the secessOnist prisoners was
endeayoring to make his escape. Mr.. LoWber,
the gentleman who was arrested some time since
ut Crestline, Ohio, bearing dispatches for the
Coniederacy, MAS the individual who was thus
engaged in Offering defiance to the strong walls
Of the fort. 1t appears that Lowber had pro-
cured key which fitted the paddock which
fastened the grating of the port hole, aud that lle
had opened the grating lie had also been pro-
vided with a new Washtub and a rope, also a life
preserver. lie had $47 60 in gold and his gold
watch packed in bladder and fastened in one
Of his pockets. Having packed his valise he
placed it in the tub he then fastened the rope
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 by
the sentinel who allowed Mr.. Lowber, his tub
and its cargo, to land on the dock in safety. But
no sooner had he landed than be was commanded
TO surrender or be shot. Of course Mr.. Lowber
did not like the shooting proposition, so he sur
rendered, aud suggested 10 the sentinel that he
take the bladder containing the gold watch and
the f47 90 in money, and allow him to go back
into the fort through the port-hole. and have
nothing said about it, But the sentinel was not
to be used. lie alarmed the garrison, and 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 aud placed in the guardhouse As the
sentinel had had occasion to order of one of three
vessels which had been lying very close in to
the fort during the night, Lieutenant Wood or
dered a 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 Dbb.
Capt. j. @. 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 (afternoon)
he would have been in Dixie's land. lie told the
officers in charge that they might search for a
better rebel, but they would have to go further
South than Fort Lafayette to fnd o truer one.
1t appears that Mr. Lowber has recently re-
ceived some visits from ladies with skirts Of an
extraordinary size. In future. visitors will doubt.
less be submitted to close scrutiny.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

FRoM CALIFoRsIA.-A telegraphic despatch
dated San Francisco October 9th, 20 the Asso
ciated Press, gives the following news:-
"The announcement of the completion of the
overland telegraph at O'Clock last evening, sent
thrill of JOY through the community. Prepa-
ratiOns for firing salute and other demonstra-
tions 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 personal
friend, and the unVersal joy was thus changed
TO sorrow, and the celebration postponed.
Politicians well informed in Oregon matters
express the opinion that the Governor will ap
point benjamin Starke, of Portland, TO succeed
Colonel Baker in the Senate. Ills sympaihies
are said to be with the secession movement.
Gen. Lane is advertised TO run, without, how
ever, much hope Of success
The San Francisco Woolen Factory, valued at
100000, was burned yesterday, The property
is insured to the extent of $4,000.
The U. S. steamer Saranac leaves this port
to-day for a cruise in the neighboring waters.
The friends of Ex-senator GFin say he
departed for Europe in the British steamer
Aspinwall, and expects to meet his family at
Savannah, who will accompany him thence.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

Inc Rchmoad Wing publishes editorially an
Analysis Of The rebel finances, which is somewhat
remarkable The expenses of the current year
are set down at three hundred millions. To
meet this there are ten millions of the eight per
cent confederate bonds-all that could be issued
out Of fifteen milliOnsi there is the produce
l0an' which, as the candid editor declares, every
nody except two financial enthusiasts know to
"e failure there is direct tax, which ''may'
y'eld hf'een millions; and hundred millions Of
treasury notes. the issue Of part of which has
ateaay driven specie out of circulation. At the
very oest there is deficiency of one hundred
anu seVenty'hVe millions to be provided, and no
visible means for doing this.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
@anse
DIED

DEIlAvEN.-In Philadelphia, on the 20h ult.,
CLARA II. DEIiAvEN, wife Of Alexander II
DellaveD, and daughter of Robert Il. aud
Sarah N Robinson, in the 22d year of her
age. The relatives and friends of the family
arc respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of her parents, No. 90
Shipley Street, without further notice, on this
-Friday-morning. November lst to leav,
the house at hali-past 10 O'Clock, anl proceed
to the Wilmington and b. B.andywiue Cemetery
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
Total for the year

DEPARTURE OF THE NAVAL ExPRDIriov.-Th
great expedition sailed from Fortress Monroe on
Tuesday morning. The flagship Wabash took
the lead at daylight, when gun was fired as
signal. The steamer CatayaJa brought up the
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 Que ofthe
season, and the spectacle was the grandest ever
witnessed Oh this continent.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01

an ASc'aent occurred on the Northern Central
iaH'Ssu' near York. The train ran over a COW,
snSshing the cars and killing two passengers.
one OIL the Killed was Mr.. Valentine, of Bali.
more and the other an unknown man ohon,
hirty-hve years of age initials .E. w on hi'
watch had in his possession Perbam,s A.
eursion ticket from New York to Balumors ord
back; fair complexion, blue eyes, Light hail
mOustache and gOateo same color anobor !,
India Ink on left arm; was dressed in cassimer,
coat and satin vest.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
BUSINESS MATTERS,
NOTICE

All persons who have sold property during the
present year, must give notice in writing at the
Office OF the Water Department. Tenth and King
Streets b.tore Me 30M day Of November, 1861.
Also, all persona who may wish to discontinue
the water, or any portion thereof, must give
notice as above stated, and pay two dollars for
detaching ferule or cutting off pipe, otherwise
they will be required to pay the rent for the next
yenr. as no alteration will be made in any bill
after the both day of November, 1861.
A. PRlTCHARD, Sup't.
Oct. 3Oth, 1861 I'm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-01
To Tax Pavers.

The undersigned, County Collector, having
been peremptOrily ordered by the Levy Court,
to collect without delay, all unpaid taxes for the
year 1860, he hereby notifies all delinquents
that they must pay up within 80 days from this
date or he will be obliged to make a levy Of their
goods or property, in order to safety the respec.
tive claims. Payment may be made to either
OF the undersigned.
WIN. J. GALLAGHER, Collector.
7OS Wollaston Street
VIM. T. MASSEY,
Al Esquire YOung's Office,
shipley below Fourth.
Oct. l5-lm.
City papers copy.