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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27

The New Orleans Delta of the l7lh says that
the naval commander of the Federal fleet had
forbidden the transmission of General Phelps
proclamation, and threatened to fire into uny
boat that attempted to carry it,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, Do.
cember oath, by the Rev. Charles Hill, MIR.
JOSEPH W. ZANE to Miss NGTIlR GARDNER,
hoth Of this city
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
CHRISTMAS.

TO and take the children to see OLD KRlSS
KRINGLE going down his chimney in one win
dow md large, well loadel CHRISTMAS
TREE, with moss work, miniature ponds,
swang, beneath it in other, at
JOHN McMAKIN's
CHINA. GLASS, QUtENSWARf AND TOY STORE,
". w. corner Of 7hira and Shpi'y Sis.,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
The above now ready and will remain until
after New Years day.
Christmas goods, Toys and Presents in ahan,
dance. JOHN McMAKlN.
dec 2i.-2t.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
" She sleeps in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake tu weep.

At present we number about so, and within
the past few weeks gradual increase is oh
served Is of our children are candidates to-day
for the generous offer Of one 10 whom the chill
dren owe 80 much.
Two of our most useful Teachers are absent
d defending the honor and integrity Of the govern
ment How gladly would we welcome them to-
day; and we trust the day is not far distant when
their familiar voices will he heard in the place
they loved so well, when the honor of govern
ment, so ruthessly assailel by the enemies Of
order and liberty, shall be fully yndcated until
then we bid them God speed in a holy cause
Rejoicing in the success that God has granted
us, We cannot withhold our expressions of sym
pathy with those who are just commencing the
good work. as auxiliaries in the field Of useful
ness We extend friendly hand to each mem
ber Of this family of Schools, and gathering
strength from this interview, go forth under the
inspiration of Him, who has said" Lo, am
with you always, even unto the end"
BRANDYwINR School George ". Bnsh, ST.
yefinisHdeat.
This School made fine appearance. The
children sung with pleasing effect" Our loving
Redeemer, we trust in thy Word" Special Of
ferng, $40. Emblem:-A bronze figure ef a
Warrior IN ArHor
NIotto.-" Wherefore take unto you the whole
armour Of God, that ye may be able 10 with
sinud in the evil day, aud having done all. to
stand Stand, therefore, having yonr loins
girded about with truth, and having on the
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
Kerosene and coal oils.

A LARGE suPply in prme shipping ORDER on hand from
II tue prpc pal manufacturers In the United siaes-
For sale on the MOST HhN0kABLE TERMS.
l. BHINGHURST & Co,
Cor. 9th aud Market StB
N. H--rutchas.ri Will .ememhgr that H. H. & co. re.
ceyed Hpaela Diploma lor their oils at the late Agrl.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
FACULTY.

g. HODGES CR1TTENDEN, Attorney at Law. Ptluclpa
Consulting Aeeoumtsnt aud Instructor iu CONNER.
oial Customs, aud Commercial Law.
THOMAS W. MOORE, Professor of rsnmaushlp.
JOHN GROESBECK, Professor Of Bookkeeping and Pho
biography, and l5rbHifm Reporter
JAMES a. GARLAND and II. A, WILTBERGRR In.
struturs In the Oli-Keepng Department.
At this Institution each student is taught individually
and may attend as many hours daily as he chooses.
The complete Counting House embraces thorough
instruction IN penmanship. Book Keeping Commercial
Forms, and Mercantile Arithmetic; with the privilege
attending all the Lectures Political Economy Com.
msIgal Law the Duties OF BusneFs Men, &C. which are
delivered At Intervals during the year In the Lecture
Room of the College.
The department OF Commercial LUiB affords business
every facility for acquiring such Of legal
Information as shall guide them with discretion IN their
business affairs Full course Law Students also ed
Catalogues, containing full particulars OF terus
ner OF Instruction. &c. may bs had applying At the
College, either In person or by letter.
ad- ORlTTENDRN's B00is-KkEPINd for sale. Prize
ri 90 Key TO same 90 cts.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
A very Valuable Farm for Sale,

Cuate Delaware city, Ia New Castle County, con.
- tanning 100 less, about 10 uplznd
and 22i acres embarked meadow. The buildings arc
moderate but the land susceptible Of very high state
Of improvement II is in Of the best nughboihoods Ia
the county and will be- sold very low with considerahe
part Of the purchase money 10 remain lieu it, II de-
sirAble. It would divide into or farms Apply 10
WILLIAM MoCAuLtEY.
Octli COO Market Street, Wilmington, Del,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
Coal Oil Lamps.

WnE diploma for hest display Of Coal Oil Lamps having
hern awarded by the New utste County Agricultural
Fiir Ia sid having nd led gIsatly my Stock snee
thAi time, n persona In want f such articles will fnd Il
their advantage 10 ra,l and examine my assortment
before purchasing. large stock Of hest qualities nom
expniitr ketsseuo oils. nlways hand; atsO quantity
Flud, W much cheaper aud entirely safe II will also
burn well IN the Old ntyla wtiie oil Lamps
CLEMENT II. sSIYTH,
OfiQ9 No. l02 Market Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27

nor til BENEFIT OF wOoLMAN & SULLIVAN.
II sIl / ne Il ordained by the City Council Of VIII
gu, lhat WnaIman sullivan 10 granted tue prlyl.
lego eIeue Franc SHED their lot in Second street
between Ottnge and ranall streets.
Passed az tho City ll1ll. November iith, 1861.
JOHN ". TURNER, Prerldent.
Attest j. MAnis, Clerk Of City Council. nov9O a.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27
AN Ordinance

IluR tho benefit of ''Thc WILMINGTON MONTHLY
L MElIING or FRlENbSi
Sr9 I, lie Il therefore ordained ly the City Council OF
Wilmngtnn That the "WiiniingOn Monthly Msetlng OF
lriond6' s lTaned lha privilege of Greeting frame ad-
alton tn her iehoo lousc Nnlh street between Orange
and 1atuail slfeots.
Passed nj the City Hall, NoyembeA Nth, 1861.
JOHN NJ TURNER, President,
Attest. l. MAWIg. CLERK al civ tnunrII novgr.N
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-27

The Roman Catholic and Episcopal Churches
celebrated the day with their usual interesting
religious ceremonies. They were well attended.
These churches were decorated with eyergreens
tastefully arranged and beautiful in appearance,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
rHE FAULKNER AND ELY EXCHANGE
RrcuroSp. Dec. a, 1861.

RICHMOND, Dec "a 1901.
To hs EiiOr Of tie Wig;
Your corrospold,a. Y in your issue Of this morni 6,
has undoubtedly taken the eOrrsc. view Of the FAulk
nsr and Ely question. So far he in possession 1f
tie facts, he has exhausted the argument. There '
howeVer fac. conuected with Elys capture, which be
has overlooked. When the Lincoln Congress adjourned
on the An March sol they bad appointed and left in
dlv session. so long the public exigeOees required
a military com ni,tee, whose duties we're to cooperate
with General S,os and the War Department in the ener
gs.o prosecution OF the Mr.. Ely was either the
osArman or leading member Of the committee, and his
pressuce at Manassas on the 2ls July last much
ia military capacity to witness and participate in tie
execution OF the programme Of battle, previously ap-
proved il not planned by his committee that of
Col Corcoran or any other in on that msmoa-
bic day.
If the rule Of war is officer for officer, and man for
maa in the ex haGge Of prisoners, the idea that the PHI
lu, saeakins, woullbe military chieftain, whose CAP
tu-e was made on the battlefield amid the Of
tery and the carnage Of Southern freemsn should be
considered fair exchange for civilian who was kid
mapped while closing up bis accounts with his govern.
meat on the termination of important foreign mis-
sion would bs secuted by every pltrio and rdiculed
by every lawyer as absurd Let Mr. Faulkner return to
Ynkeedom as did Rsyulus to Carthage, and inform the
desoos that no himself dssuaded his government from
accepting so unequal exchange This course will
complete the of his popularity, and rank him
among the great men whom Providence has given to
Virginia IN her second revolution Il.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
FOR THK WING.
FOR THK WIG.
TIE MALLORY SOLDIERS AID AND COMFORT
SOCIETY, ESSEX.
q Hnnor to whom hanor e due.

Honor to whom honor is due"
MANY Of the daughters Of the South haze done well,
"a. none have excsed those Of The Mallory Aid and
Comfort Society Of Essex; day by day. and week after
week they have me: and Oilsd making shirts drawers
p.naOOns and coats for our soldiers 0ne company of
rs or so msa, stationed in their Immediate vicinity and
aEay from their homes have had full supply Of all
these nads for them, while Tor other companies very
much has been DONE and notice given that they are
no. We. weary in .hs good and nsble work. that none
need lack all that is necessary is to lot their wants be
kloWn Nor have the bOrs Of these ladies' been confined
q this alone bu the sick have had that attention and
been furnished wish those comforts which the tender
hearts aud gentle hands Of women alone can bestoW.-
Ssldom If ever, NJ. Editor have looked upon more
Interesting scene than has presented in the oeeu
ped by these ladies' Whera the untfing and most
efficient " President Mrs At her table with shears
in hand is cutting and adjusting work for the busy
throug arour her with her SecretAry Treasurer and Com
mlttses seeondug and aiding her administration With all
eommeudable zeal ard Efficiency Indeed her Cabinet has
been perfect unit and the administration themoss popu
lar ever inaugura,ed All have done we'll acted nobly, let
their VOL s praise heu may these ladies live to see these
troublous tmts all plss away and their chidrens ch
den blessing them Or the aid they gave in defeucs Of
free, happy and victorious government TAX about
the sub,ugaon Of the South, With such mothers, wives
AMI sisters to decud nay die for None but craven
Yankse could harbor such thought. On then gallant
soldiers Of the South
The foe Is still before you,
Let each heart be freedoms shield,
For Heaven Is smiling DER you"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
Mo.r oosrnlpurlons-we omitted to mention, yestsr.

MoRr CosrRIpUrIoSs-we omitted to mention, ycster-
day. that the amount renz ID the Theatre last Sat
urday night for the bsne. Of the Charleston sufferers
wss $780, 10 which, the propretress addtd 500. The
members Of the company raised fund OF $40, few
days sinee to be presented to little girl formerly oil
the Marsh troupe whose mother, recently DIED in this
city, in utter destulion leaving this gr and two other
children to the charity Of the world. When the contr
button rendered, the pious ladies who had kindly
attended to the burial OF the poor woman, declined to
receive it, or any other assistance emanaing from the
Theatrel We hope that the treasurer OF the Relief
Fund.- in Charleston will not prove TO he an Aminadab
Seek, or else the 5000 RENTED by Prof. Hewitt will
b. returned But we have fears OF such ungrscious
conduct on his part.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
TELEsRlpRTo.
FROM KENTUCKY

NASHVILLE, Dec. 2i.-Nothug Of interest has been
received from Bowling Green.
There is report in circulation Of advance Of the
Federas to Glasgow but the report is not regarded as
reliable.
NASHVILLE, Dec. "a Gold sold here on yesterday at
20 per cent premium, which is decline Of 10 cents on
former prices. Some days ago it cold at 40 per cent
premium.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

AMUsMEsrs-At the Theatre, ths'afternoon, and at
night the company will appear in Christmas plntO-
mime which will tickle the fancy OF all who are in quest
OF fun. There will also be interesting dramatic and
OFT er entertainments.
At Metropolitan Hall, Wells & Cos Minstrel, will pre-
sent their usual variety Of fun aud oc, which never
fails to please The crowds who visit them.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
NOTICE.

TN consequence the Of the weather. the Farm,
known "cedar Bill not offered at SALE adver-
tlsed.
Persons desiring purchase IT, will have opportunity Of do
de24-Js JAS M. TAYLOR n BON, Aucts
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

ASSIvERsARIKs-Oa the 2s!h December, last year,
,r Anderson suddenly evacuated Fot Aoultrie, and
rcressed to Fort Sum.er after spkiog the guns and
burning the gun carriages On the 27.h Fort Moultre
and Castle Pinckney were secured by South Carolina
troops.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

SERIOUS Loss.-Mr. Wm. GiSboney guest at the
Ballard House. lost g. 200 yesterday morning. under cir
cum stances which led to the belief that free boy,
rsmsd Alfred Hill stole the money. About O'Clock,
kr. G. unboted the door of his room, and admitted
Alfred TO mako the FIRE. The money was then in the
feb Of his pants Aftor Allied withdrew he examined
the pants and fouCd that the money WAS missing Alfred
was duly arrested and admitted that he stole the money,
but subsequently denied any knowledge OF IT, The
money stolen embraced 81 600 in North Carolina bank
notes. ard check for 500 endorsed by James Kyle, Jr
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

THE PoLicx-we hope that the police will be as leni
emit as usual towards the little urchins who may be dis
posed to celebrate Christmas to day. by firing popcsaek
The Law was only intended to be remedial in its
o1eratiora
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

FIX PER GEM DEBT


TlyHE holders following certificates Of debt Issued by the
State igns under "Act to pro de the consrus
ton Of Turnpike road from Stanton TO arkersbug pased
18th March, 1885, amended by the Sd section Of an act to pro.
vide raising certain railroad Companies and for other
purposes passed 2 hArch 1s5 will take notice that the Com
miioner linking fund will proceed the Sis day Of
1851 redeem raid certificates Except much there
appear be held citizens o. Omitted stnes at the
Treasury Commonwealth 1he holders Of said certificates
required and said 8 December 1861 surrender the
the ONCE Of the Second AUDITOR whether surrendered
mt he inter will nease IN at law
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

HEADQUARTERS AMY OF THIS POTOMAC,
MANASSAS JUNCTION., June 2bth, 1851. (
Genera orders
No. ~.
On aud amer e0th Instant person whatsoever with
without passport from the War Department. viii be
ed TO enter the lines occupied by the OF the Potomac
Intention thence thereafter Into the United bAte
the lines Of TIE enery.
By order Of Brig Gen. BRLuRx3ARD,
THOMAS JORDAN
Js2g A. A. Adit General.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
DIYinENn NOTICE.

OYFICE RIOHIUND 4 PETERSBURG K X. %,
RIcHxosD Va, Dee is, 1851 (
yHE Board OF Directors have declared semi annual dividend
ofSk per upon the Capital Stock OF this Company
able &, the stockholders en- End after the Blst Inst
The Transfer Books Will be close from the Isl Inst 10 the LIST
OF January, ls62 -
dnlS-l2i III w. WARRINGTON. Treasurar.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
ALBKMARLE INsURANCs COMPANY,

ALBKMARLE INSURANCE. COMPANY,
TN. ALpRtEND, AGENT,
18th Street, Richmond, Virginia.
yHE undersgned Agent the AbemAre Insurance Com
pa.y Of oh.rlottesv Va, Virginia Home Company
thoroughly establishes reputation prepared 70 issue Fire Poll
ci.s most favorable terms proved risks
Being acquainted the Insurance tunes from o:g
study pIactce The uadegned will take pleasure In under
standing actual wishes OF applicants ADD ffms his Poe
avoid and contention as far as possible
1H0s ALfglEsD,
18th :est. opposite the Examiner oflee.
de2O-H Richmond Va
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
AUCTION sALE
Military Cloths at Rich'd. Va.
WcanesdaY. gin Ianunrx. lRR1.

TN Aug orders In sdyarce for all the s,o
20 nanufAure this year and since ccspr the
Rave Lad great app icsuens for
d o,osss all Of which have had de-
slime promised the sppoALts rtorm them When
epsfed "a her sses Esing lbout 70 eompse
trActs have determined 10 sell
eub suct WEDNGsDAY, the sh January next st
store aouse Rank 10 oc NJ all the so0ds
hand the time 70 let buyers enter
heir orders rnrre de livery.
The attention Of Volunteer Copspes Cutters and the Trsss
generally Invited 10 be superior quality az goods .hsh
unvsl saifaeop, and 10 the fact that
nd ue cloth aud Csssmeres beirg yy Dyei,
GOT change color. CkfheHAW On, Agent
es2S-,d CrershaW WOODEN o..
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25
PY JAZZ NJ rLfL'IA sss, lpcTs.
RECEIVERS SALE OF PiAsas

- - - SHkob
- BY yMM Taylor ,ss, lucrs.
- RECRlv ER,s SALE OF PiAnas
TY virtus Of decree Of the Cao,eerae sas te csut,
b for ,hs s.srn Disue, o. vro made on The i'm dsy
December. 1851 Ia the Of the said coSdsste rsf<sss
Of s i . :. Z T. 20 *.
der r cash. At Beslni Building l.h ,rs-t bs.sn hsh
Pr Eh % Plan them The rosH
occupied BY Gs'ss Derby on .s.A .,ss.i p
Jas. NJ TArroassts. lu.,.. ss2s-tas {,
RP fIvEHS SALE OF O.. X sTRs M TEu
~ Boat, One Steam 1oek Br aker. and One
sn be soil, Eoss..son Mo.b.i me sSh day q n.sS'I.
d. o1u q b. co,fsd. sse ss. q snsrcs for Is rs.
ern D.ste. Of ynsn. the iOieS,.s property One Trs
t1rs and pare nos ready s 40. an. a.s aooi ss.I
VI. sIS 1s sss s:is tHs: "a Y
sosae e. hosting and 'sirgas scar and al the sppar.,us
nsy be and sr.uinsib b. pm .Ainsts
buy the half Roei JOSS below the tts.abs.I
wharf Tor some c.Js before The tale.
. rsrni.e-ihin Banfsble funds
A yALUaBLR THRE STORY TOBACCO
tween assh and a1ih SIS, at kueiiom.-s. wiz
s-, the PEN tnuR-DsY. The eeh Day Of Dseso
rba.e1 T"to'y ihs Worth side o, Main bwssn 18th .ui
m streets 10 he oesapansy Of oentee cate tt.., tas
20 fe,t ard rans back 100 feet
for negotiable notes. With interest added and BY rusi
dsis-,d JlaMrAYLoRt SON. Auc...
AsGE SALE Oh PEsIsBl ESTATE conssipg Of Hors,s
IL sues rate, sHssp rogs Oorn. Fodder thleis Wheat
Earning Inples go sehola ,ropry Mr. james
sepo, seL having Effected le Of rarra led Mount
Pleasant" on The vrg Initial Railroad. 70 Hapover
Cour noue viii sI &c auction, at the aid farm Tu-i
The eth Jsnusry, 1862 alto ciocr fair DOT tie
h's, fair cay Their s al The pehsble estate thereon
ysre,. embracing In part three Homes 10 Mule.
80 60 snse2 (yer, has ssest hc 5000 h.
Fodder 900 barrels Corn, nis OF 81 ucks Wheat
y. ming Tnptm .Eis Household Furniture, Le.
under go cEs that fosr mouths
sredI,, for Pprov,d endorse nsioIabls pspsr.
80 1oDoin 4 APPEas.N,
Se11 AuctoneerL
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

PRACTICAL ANALeAMArIoS.-olh ,nday night, about
Il O'clock Waterman Nesma ami three Others went
to house 90 Main street. etween Path and 25h Streets
and demanded admission, which at first refused 10
very sury and offensive manaer but as they intimated
purpose to break in the door soon opened, and
the waichmen entered They found five negro men and
two women 10 the ROOM whom they took iuto custody
and carried 10 the cage. Two other negro men had
Jumped out Of the window and made their escape before
the door was opened The prisoners were brought be.
fore the Mayor yesterday and the negroes who proved
to be slaves, wre sent the whipping post The VIC.
men were committed to jail. They gave their names as
Margaret Paelan and Amanda Ferguson. The phz
Of the latter was disAgured by dark tumeacton under
the left eye which she said caused by her face
ing in contact with the back Of chair, while she
sight" Alas what pity there should b, such atjsct
dspravty as this case reveals.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY,
TN. ALRRIrNB, AGENT,
18th Street, Richmond, Virginia.
yHE undersigned Of the Jefferson Insurance Comps
~ scottsyile Va Company under the direction ofg
Of established character, known Ia thh city Vni
C,mpsny prepared take Fire and Marin. rs on III,
most favorable terms
He tskes pleasure assuring those who may be Disposed
patrouixe all fair claims for lo will be promptly AM
literally paid. ThoS ALtklEND,
18Th Street, opposite the Examiner Office,
ds2O-bt Rehnond, Va
DEACHRs.-s 90 bags dried Peaches In store and for sals
L Ara WIN r. PLrlHANTS.
DRQUBST MADE TO PHYSICIANS Is sre
N specially requested that the Physicians OF Richmond will r.
po the ONCE Broad and Ninth Streets such officers
soldiers under their charge quareed In private fan lee
hotels and boarding houses stating their condition. where
tered and practicable the regiment and eompapyh
which thsy bsong rh Information will greatly promote the pub
lie service.
All oieer and sosu qusered in private families hotels
have sick but not attended By
physsn above stating their condition
location, eospsay asa regiment. $500 - -
yUANTRD-yor local purposes, company OF = hundred
w capable Of perr ming service In the fee
yet able perform duty In the city, apply who s
capable service and good references will be required as
character Apply the oce OF Broad and 9TH streets
oc4-H JhO. u. "lhDth, Big ten
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-25

~ FUh SALB. -
bloomsbury" In culpeper county, about three miles rom
Brandy Station containing Hundred Acres adolns the
farm lately sod By Ross 70 Msrs Wise and Kennedy and
the lands Of O. O. Beckham, Dr. J. O. Thom and VIM FIFE
This Farm Situated nelghborhood remarkably adapted 70
With moderate repairs Win be for the comfortable accom-
mediation Of family Persoes DESTROYS Of purchasing are invited
10 examine the place themselves We Will merely remark that
has always considered Of the best farm In this neigh
borhood, especially for wheat
Terms will be made accommodating
FOR further Information, apply to John Eaught near W.
landsburs oulpspsr county or 70 O Green a.
Courthouse. JOHN sLAUShIan'
auge-ch HILL o. bkADSOkp.