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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

ed an undertaking. But time and patience will
prove him equal 10 all emergencies And time
he should have, whether patiently or not. rhs
popular clamor for battle in July ended in uen'
McDowell'a defeat at Bull Run, aud seriously |
endangered the Capitol. Let us be warned by |
that premature event and saddening disaster
and learn to wait.
1t is said by experienced military men that no
good General will attempt to attack an entrench'
ed position with force less than six times the
strength of the enemy he engages, hence Gen
MoCLELLAS, acting upon that accepted mathe-
matieal military proposition, is not, we suppose,
in hurry to lead his army to Manassas, where
mountains and mountain gorges so protect Beau
regard as to make complete Gibraltar Of
security for his forces. But depend upon 1t
when the right time comes to 60 forward TO
Richmond p forward IL will be, whether Manas-
sas stand in the way or not. Our young Amer
lean General doesn't mean to be whipped, and
little less anxiety and hurry on the part oil ihe
populace will materially strengthen his deter
mination, and assist him ultimately to overcome
the traitors on their own soil and in the fastness
, es and entertainments of their own choosing.
mighty work is this effort to crush out
/ treason, sown and grown as it has been for the
past thirty yeara over nearly oue half of the
1 Union. No man who properly reviews the whole
: field of labor will readily conclude that voca'
# tion so fraught with strange and undeVeoped
: events as is that OF Gen. McCLRLLAN, eau be 1
a sinecure just now. Conceived and ripSned il
d the yiest iniqsity and fraad, it requires pre-
e portionatc degree of skill and tact to probe thi
g. treasOn to its centre aud bring to the light q
l. truth the deep-dyed yillainy that lies cOnceale
We at its very core For this work the sword mus
~ be whetted and the bayonet sharpened; an
l. that requires time. No dull.edged weapons wi
n suffice to do the work as it should be done
be thorough and complete-but the most extensiS
ce preparations are required; and as, day by da
as the appliances of offensive operations draw moi
L. full and compaetly around the grand army
10 the Union, the more certain will be the issl
when the great day of trial shall come; II
he come it will and must and in that hour,
hs redeemed and restored country will hail its d.
nd liyerance from treason. with an enthusiasm u
r hounds whereof no man eau measure; anu j
o, that shall swell in choral accents wherever t
lis American flag has unfolded its gorgeous hue
as even unto the confines of the civilized worl
ps. To secure such a carnival of glory for his cou
rs. try what American is unwilling to wait awhil
WILLIAM PENN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
EcoMMuNIcArEp.l
WILMINoroN, DEE, DEC. l4lh

WILMINGTON, DEL, DEo. l4th, 1861.
II, EoKEL, ESQ: Dear Sir:--A letter in the
Inquirer of to-day from Camp Wharton, Cam.
bridge, reflects upon me for not paying Com
panies |. and X. Second Regiment Del, Vols
The whole fault lies with the commanders of
those companies / went to Cambridge to pay
them but the commanders of those companies
neglected to muster their men for payment, or
to furnish me with the Muster Rolls of their
Companies, and have never to this day seen
the first roll nor have any legal or official in
formation that there are any such companies in
the U. s. service. When those companies are
mustered for payment as the law requires, and
the rolls are sent to me. am ready to nay
them as am at all times prepared to do 80.
Yours Respectfully.
ISRAEL TOWNSEND,
Paymaster U. S. A.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
Ipr npd prnI.e. /. onlr hsnrl ,he ehlrrapIas q

ing and praise, is only heard the chirruping Of
the lonely cricket
The land mourns, and the clover-felds wither;
thy grape houses and arbors have been cut down
aud cast into the camp fire to cause the beaus
and pork to boil. Your aocks and your herds
are SO poor that they haven't an ounce of oil in
their hides, for their austenanee is now corn
husks and pine leaves.
The land which your fathers gave you to TILL
year after year, has been given to strangers as
heritage who have conquered it: for see you
not sisus Of certain conhscation actg Enemies
would fill your gates, II you had any but they
have been removed from their rusty hinges
The fir tree and fig tree grew aud hOurished
in thy gardens, and the rose buds .bloomed in
thy yards, bat now those pleasant places have
been despoiled, and the jamestown weed and
brier grow apace. Strangers have pluoked the
roses, and sent them to friends as witness
against thee.
From the north have come up armed hosts
with gittering arms do you hear the buge
that sound is from the Cavalry Regiment, with
their horses and their riders.
The hosts Of Abraham are in thy midst. Be
hold the Delawares, they of that little but lOya
land, have come up against thee. Those whom
you call Yankees or mudsils, have pitched the
tents round nbout those from Fatherland arme'
with rifles and sabre bayonets have establishes
Themselves. Those from the Empire State haV
come down to give thee battle; and l hav
brought nation on you from afar-even th
valiant Hoosers who have bathed in the water
3 Of stormy lIatteras; aud they with scarlet vi
+ mentonables and caps of jaunty set, brands
their weapons against you.
t They have all driven you from your home
4 and are devouring thy oysters, thy chickens al
i gobbers as stiff necked as yourselves.
= Behold the ships that lie off in the roadi
e they have come up on the great deep again
y you, and their engines of war are for thy d
e structiOu, and for the punching of the iron eli
If ribs of thy boastful Merrimac
lie The Fortress is mine, Newport News is mi
II and Hampton is mine, and soon Bethel will
u mine.
: Thus endeth the vision: for just about at th
ie moment we Awakened before the plan Of otfc
~ aive operations, had been revealed to us.
he opened our eyes, and looked around; the mo
8. was shining through the window, and the soft
d. ed light from the glowing anthracite in the gr'
n was diiiusng itself on the white washed wa
, ? of the room making every object diseernible
Our friend at our side was snoring, making
noise which might be likened to the passnge o
cross-out saw through an oak log, and which
H. our sleep We had mistaken for the firing o
battalion we gave him gentle reminder I
he couldn't find anything about snoring in
army Regulations, turned over, and lulled by
monotonous breaking of the waters of
Chesapeake upon the sandy shore, we were b
sleeping again, but the brain was no longe
r sensitive surface for the pOrtraiture of 81
u Dreams
ue Yours, BILLY
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
rnE NMws IN nRInF.

Two regiments of Massachusetts, and Connec-
tcut troops were lauded on Ship Island in the
Gulf Of Mexico, on the Sd. They belong to
Gen. Buffers division. Brigadier General
Phelps, in command on the island, had issued
proclamation to the loyal citizens of the south
west strongly anti-slavery in tone.
The official report of the registered seamen in
the Union during the year ending the both Seq
tember, was 45l7, of whom only l47 were
naturalized.
The victory in Western Virginia is confirmed,
Our force numbered 1900 men, and we lost 20
killed and 80 wounded. The enemy lost l50
killed, including field officer
The Raleigh IN. C.) Standard of the 4th
learns, from reliable source, that a Federsl
regiment had taken possession of Portsmouth,
N. c., and that there are ten "Yankee" steam
ers in Pamlico Sound.
The Norfolk papers give further particulars oi
the Charleston confagration. The panic was
awful, and thousands of houseless families filled
the streets. The Charleston Courier gives lis
of over 200 sufferers, and estimates tue loss a
over 81 100000. The Mercury says that 5Tl
buildings were destroyed, including five churches
The rebel Congress- appropriated S25O,OOO in ais
Of the sufferers.
The Richmond Examiner states that a man 81
years old was recently married, in that city, Il
miss of is. When the old man saluted hi
bride, the whole congregation shouted, and thu
boys poured perfect hail storm of peanut hull
on the bald scouce of the aged groom,
The New Orleans Delta, says The Fedora
troops are near to Little Rock, where they cal
fit out IN expedition aud, descending the Arkan
sas river, will capture New Orleans, leavnl
Generals Pillow aud Polk behind them.
Advices from Lexington are TO the effect tina
since General Prentiss threw few shells int
that town the rebels have been very severe to
wards the Union men, searching and plundeTin
their houses, and threatening to burn them.
fight took place on the 18th, near Mumford
vile, Kentucky, between portion of Gener,
Buelrs command and the rebels. The bait
proved to be brilliant Federal victory. OF
forces were but $50 men, with rifed artier
and the rebels had 1000 infantry, cavalry AT
artillery, but were repused and driven off wi
heavy loss.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
Getty NOTICES.


WANrhD-300 Good Coat and Pants Makers
on dovernment Work. Prices paid for Coats,
from 80 cents to 81. 100. Prices paid for Pants,
40 cents. Work is given out to take home to
those that understand it. Apply at the North
west corner of Ninth and Walnut 2t.
Cold and Christmas require
Some change Of attire,
New fashions, keen air,
Demand new thngs to wear,
For scarfs, Neck-Ties, Stocks,
Shirts, Suspenders, Gloves, Socks,
Underwear of oil textures,
Dressing Gowns and such fixtures,
How pleasant to know,
Just the place where to go,
For Patent and Linen Collars, all kinds and sizes,
Do not fail to go as the rhymer advises,
To JouN G. Cole, agt., Gents Furnishing
Store, TIA Market Street.
WATER RENTs WATER RENTS THE bills
for 1862 are now ready for payment. To oil
bills not paid on or before the 10th day of Janu-
ary five per cent will be added. To those not
paid before the Grst of February ten per cent
will be added. If not paid by the first of March
the pipes will be cut Off
| A. PRIToHARD,
decG-1m] Superintendent of Water Works.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
A. d. INSLEE'S
New Book List.

Lessons in Life by TimOth Mtcomb, 100
Spare Hours, by John Brown, NJ D., author
of "Rab and his Friends" l,50
Songs in many Keys, by o. W. Holmes, LEO
10 Memoriam, by Alfred Tennyson, new
and superb edition for Holidays, $50
saxes Poems in blue and gold, 20
Play Book of Science, by Pepper, illustrated
with 800 engravings, l.76
Play Book of Metals, by Pepper illustrated
with 800 engravings, LIS
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Seven
Churches il Asia by DEM French, 100
Cloater and the Hearth, by ChRs. Reade
Paper 70 cents, cloth, 1876
Record of an obscure Man. 20
Notice to Quit, by W. q. Wills, paper, 90
East Lynne, paper 90
For Better for Worse. paper, 25
Streaks of Light, or Fifty-two facts from the
Bible for ffty-two Sundays in year GO
jenkins vest pocket Lexicon, 90
nsets on the Hebrew Mountains by Rev.
J. X. Macduff. 75
Lord Bacons Bible Thoughts, 100
Pathways of promise, 80
Old Margio's Flower Stall, 80
Angus Tarlton, by A. H. o. T., %
The Chiefs Daughter or day break in Britain
by A. L. o. E., %
The Near and Heavenly Horizons by
Madame deGasparm 100
Amy Deane and other taes, 75
All new books received as soon as published,
at
A. D. INSLEE'S
Book and Stationery Store,
Cos Market Street.
Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
LETTER FROM WILLIAM PENN.
NUMBER -FOUR.
wAsnINoroN, Deoember la. lsel.

WASHINGTON, December ~, 1861.
The position which Gen. MoCLHLLAN occupies
at present, before the country and the world is
one which, since the days of Napoleon the Great,
no General ever held before. Young and COM
paratively inexperienced suddenly raised to the
chief command of an army of over half mil
lion Of men, and in the midst Of war OF re-
belliou such as history has not yet recorded, he
is an object Of the deepest solicitude and inter
est. To hurry him onward to battle before he
feels himself ready to engage the enemy, and to
be constantly crying for forward movement, is
wrong, when the great responsibilities of his
position are duly considered. 10 conducting
this war, he. like the President, las not the
shadow Of precedent, either in the old world
or in the new, to fall back upon, but must rely
entirely on his own judgment and the untried
proWess Of an army Of civilians, three -fourths
or more of whom never saw battle field nor
knew anything Of military movements. One
wrong step on the part OF the General or single
battle lost especially if that lost battle should
be the first one fought-would ruin him forever
IS a commander, in the eyes of an anxiously
watching world.
tits to say the least, unkind, if not positively
cruel. therefore, on the part of Congress and
novioes generally, to attempt to push McCLRL-
Lam into a fight before he feels himself ready so
to manage his forces as to come out OF it with
banners flying and shouts of victory bursting
from the bloody field, as will win from all peo-
pies aud oil nations their highest eclat and admi-
ration. What if he does seem to move slow
The responsibilities which environ him are
fearful, and the daily labors that are exacted
from him ore sufficient to whiten his youthful
locks, and,-if he ere not possessed of hercu-
lean mental strength and courage,-would urge
him to turn away from SO vast and unprecedent.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
FACULTY.

8. HODGES CRITTENDBN, Atiotnsyat Lay, Principal
Consulting Accountant, and Instructor In CONNER
eial Customs, and Commercial Law.
THOMAS W. MOORE, Professor of Penmanshp.
JOHN uROESBECK, Professor Of skKeepng and Pho
nography, and ltfbdhm Reporter
JAMES A. GARLAND and II. A. WILTBERdER ln-
srutturs in the Hook Keeping Department.
At this Institution each student Is taught individually
aud may attend as many hours daily as he chooses.
The complete Counting House course enbraces thorough
instruction In Penmanshp, Book Keeping, Commercial
Forms, and Mercantile Afiihmetici with the privilege
OF attending all the Lectures Political Economy, Com
uefcal Law the Duties Of Business Men, &c which
delivered at intervals during the year in the Lecture
Room of the College.
The department of Commercial Lao Affords business
men every facility for acquiring such amount VI legal
information shall guide them with discretion in thelr
husness affairs Full course Law Students also received
nsr Of Instruction, &c may be had on applying at the
College, either in person or by letter
So CRlTTENDRN's Bo0kKEEPIN0 for sale. Price
5ltO Key to same 90 cts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

Dss" CHEAP JonN's Is the greatest place in
town
nay Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
Bes- Cheap John has the greatest stock of
any other store in Delaware
paS- Cheap John is the sole agent for the best
Spool Cotton made in the world, at 4l2 King
Street.
BeS- Cheap John has no Travelling Agents.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

FF F and Family Flour, Buckwheat Flour,
Mince Meat, New Cider, and all Mince Pie
Spices. Winslow's Green Corn; Canned Peaches,
Tomatoes, Grapes. New Honey and many other
good things may be found at l. s. FLIsT's, Mar
ket Street, below Eighth.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
NOTICE

THE annual meeting Of the FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE
L INSURANCE COMPANY, Of the State VI Delaware,
tormery Of Mill Creek nuudredJ will be held at the
office Of The Company in Wilmington, on MONDAY the
18th ia Monday OF January next at 10 O'clock A. NJ AZ
which time ef elton for II Managers o the Company for
the ensuing will te held and years interest
all deposit notes will be payable The ageats Of the Com
pany authorized to receive the dues of members and
will be found in the standing advertisement in this paper
JESSE SHARPE, President
ROBERT McCABE, Secretary
December 9th, 1861 1.-i7.td,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

A MUSICAL GEM,-0ur fellow townsman, Prof,
GrOte, has composed new piece of Instrumental
music entitled The Bdtas Of Port Royal, descrip-
tive Of the voyage of the great naval expedition
and the bOmbardments OF the Forts Beauregard
and Walker, at the entrance Of Port Royal Sound
by the war vessels of the fleet. A very brilliant
piece, interspersed with variety of appropriate
national and popular Songs. The title page is
adorned with sketch OF the bombardment and
a map Of the locality. This, doubtless, will soon
become popular, in this locality especially, where
so much of local interest attaches to the great
naval battle of Port Royal, by reason Of it's hero
being also a son of Delaware. With DuPoNT to
fight the battles Of the Constitution on the water,
and GRoBE to commemorate the stirring incidents
connected with them, in such delightful strains
of liquid melody should be glory enough for little
Delaware just now.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
An Ordinance.

IloR THE BENEFIT OF SAMUEL BARKLEY.
Sec lst Be ordained by the City Council Of VIII.
mngton that permission lie given To Samuel Barkey to
erect frame shed Windsor street. between eighth and
ninth streets.
Passed at the City Hall, Nov 2sh, 1861.
J. MARIs, Clerk OF Council desaIt,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
NOTICE.

CLEMENT B. sMYTH, will offer at his store No. 9O2
v Market Street. Wilmington Del, at Public sails (Wm.
II. NAFF, Auciioneer,) commencing on
Thursday, Dec. 19tIl, 1S6I,
Ills whole stock of FANCY GOODS suitable for Holiday
difls comprising II complete variety Of articles in
LAVA BOHEMIAN WARES
TERE-COTTA and MARBLE GOODS
pARIAN an BIsQUE ARTICLES,
Decorated French China Tea Sets, Colugnes Motto
Codees Vases, Chdrens Toy Sets &c. &c. being bis en-
tire assortment selected for the seaaon, aud the largest
variety Of Christmas GoOd offered at Public Auction
In this city. The goods will be ready for exanipa
Wednesday the 18th inst and persons desirng make
gifts will do we'll to call aud examine what will no offered
for their inspection.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
NOTICE.
For Sale Cheap
THE PERFECTION OF nhEDI-
CAL SCIENCE.
Fifty Years Practical Experience.
HOLLOW OINTMENT.

The rapid sale Of this Ointment aud the universal favor
with which Is uniformly received prove eonclusiyely
years 1t has stood the trying ordeal of the civilized world
and popularity aests Its marvellous virtues while the
fact significant that further comment is unnecessary
SKIN DISEASES.
Erysipeas, Ringworm, Measles Small Pox Scarlitina
tuies whether acaly Dry Watery. Cruaied or Matery
are quickly healed by the free use Of this balaame on
ment Its operation Is materially assisted by taking llol
loway'A Purifying pills, which exercise powerful and
healthy influence on the blood and secreiOns.
DISEASES OF THE THROAT AND CHEST.
DiptherA Putrid Sore Throat Quinsy Coughs, Colds
lUarHeness, Influenza, CattArah Asthna. bronchitis,
Tgbtness Of the Chest purisy &C. the infamed state
ofihe glands q the throat and eoanga Of the chest By
rnbbng the Ointment on the affected parts il is quickly
absorbed and asys the Irritation csauseH the passages of
the phegm which 9bstroCts them, thereby giving i'm
mediate freedom to the organs ofrespiration.
LUNG DISEASE, EXTERNAL ULCERS.
The extraordinary efficacy Of this Basamc Ointment on
Old Sores Bad Legs and oanceroua Ulcers frankly ad
chest and back IT is quickly imbhei by the absorbens
aud conveyed through the aid Of the blood to the lungs
liberated iuberces as on external ulcers Thousands
have been cured of Incpent Consumption by peraeve
Ing use Of uollowRy's Pills and Ointment.
RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, GOUT.
The Ezcrueiating agonies Of Te-Douloureux Lumbago
aud hcatca tho eripplng diseases OF the Nerves aud
trAoted s Joints quickly assuaged by local APP
peatonH or the Ointment which EoOthes the iTriabilty
Snae IL he acid state Of the blood relief Gao
only be obtained by liberal use Of olloways Pills in
conjunction with the Ointment to renovals the vital
fluid of the humors which engender the dlsordera.
Both The Ointment and Pills should be used in the
JolloiOin9 cases;
Bad Breasts. cOrns (soft) scads,
Burns, Cancers, Sore Nipples,
Bunions Cuc0,bAy, Bcurvy
Bite Of neutrality-suspicious. Swell Sore Heads,
and Sand Files, ings, Tumors.
Chisgo-foot, Rlephantisss, Wounds.
Chilblans, FiHtulas, Yaws.
OhHpped hands, Piles
IMPORTANT CAUTION genuine unless ths words
"HOioiU1y, ke0 Fork and London" disceTnibie as
WatsmGr in every leaf Of the book OF directions around
each pot or box.
- Sold at the Mandatory OF Professor HOLLOWAY,
80 Maiden Lane New York. aud by all respectable Drug
gists aud Dealers In Medicine throughout the civilized
| world, In pots at 20 cents, G2 cts and 81 each.
R There Is considerable saving by taking the larger
siEss.
NB-Dlreetions for the gufence OF patients in every
| disorder are Aihxed to each pot decG-eowlYist
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
Af EMS LAMBS WOOL HOSE, at -.
M Mrs. LUPFs, No. log West 7th st.
g Medical and Surgical clinic, p

Almshouse, Front ) Broom SIS,
December 2, 1861.
nHE Clinic estsbhhed by the Board Of Trustees OF the
L New Castle County Aimshouse last winter, viii by
resolution of the Board commence the first Saturday
In December December Tth at the Almshouse between
aud 10 A. NJ and be continued every succeeding sstur
day during the winter months at the time and place
Patients applying at the Almshouse at the above men
nn ed hours will receive advice from the attending Ply
scAn he furnished with medicines free Of charge
For further information apply TO
| DR. uEo. PEPPER NORRIS,
Attending Physician
Residence adjoining Amshouae, Office di9 Market 81
| hatuaar nth ana -tI decB I'm,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

HARBoR DErEsoEs.-The Secretary of War
has sent into Congress his estimates for the
Coast and Harbor defenees Of the country
Among them we find the foowing:-
Fort Mitin, near Philadelphia, Pa, $4,000
Fort Delaware, Oh Delaware river, 10000
New fort, opposite Fort Delaware, on
Delaware shore, 100000
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

O'Clock IN the morning.
Leave Phad'a from Chestnut Street Wharf, at p. NJ q.
Stopping Marcus Hook and Chester, at about hour
after the time named, each way.
Pare between Philadelphia Wilmington, gs cents
Return trip tickets, go cents
Fare between Wilmington and Chester Hook I6centA
Return trip tickets, 25 cents
So Return trip tickets good only for the day they
are dated
E5-lreakfAst provided on board.
Freight taken at the uAuPl low rates Shippers are
qussed to have their goods Chesnut Street Wharf
by before l30 r. NJ to insure their coming same
day, and have receipts with each load goods all
goods not recepted for will be at owners risk. slip
ceipts can be procured at the otcs at Wilmington phA
delphiR.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
For Rent,

A House and Store in Second street between Marks.
Aand King, No. H. Apply to ,,,,,,, -, ,,,,,,n,
noy12st LEWIS WAuNEh'
Ar n MALAssEs, very nne, for sale by
Ne ". VIC. alLPIN, 10th and st
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
Horse for Sale.

M The subscriber offers at private sale good
F7fk family horse lie Is large iron grey eight
y ~ years Old sound aud gentle eau be seen at
NAclH,A~ kirkmaD's slAbea, Third near Poplar.
dec7-2w. D. NJ BATES.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
PENINSULAR r. r. LINE.
Changa of Hours.

nN and after MONDAY, Nov. 18TH 1891 Trains for the
" accommodation OF Passengers will a follows
until further notice.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
For Philadelphia ut 7 A. M

q ss-sr. ON and alter MONDAY
Isssses " November II, 1861, the
A. NIs. STEAMBOAT ZEPHYR will
ttissIE5IrIf77a sfstst2is run ~ fellows;
ySAsf5.f AKA Leave Wilmington from
t'sfkHa4@aazA7A zaHszzlss King Street Wharf, at
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20

APassengerB from BaltlmOl
Salisbury, will take evening
spend night at wilmington.
leave baltimore ri LOG p. IN.
feb 8