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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

The appointment of Henry DUPONT MS Major
General, and Col Jesse Sharpe as Brgadier
General of The Delaware forces gives great salts
faction to our people here. General DUPONT,
We are toll, is au officer of much military skill
and knowledge, and is graduate of West Point.
For a long time past he has been in tie
quiet pursuit Of his business on the Brandy
wine, and by his peaceful disposition and suaviiy
Of manners has won many warm and admfing
friends to himself. lie will make an efficient
officer, and will fully sustain the reputation Of
Delaware in the field.
Brigadier General Sharpe, we believe, is not
strictly speaking, military man. But nj
one doubts the superiority of his tact and judg-
ment. lie is possessed Of a cool, calculating
mind, aud is ardeutly devoted to the cause Of hi
country. We do not believe a Drawer man ca
be found in Delaware and if called into aeliv
service by the government he will abundant
prove this fact
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17
A SOLDIERS MOTHER TO HER SON.

The following motherly letter was written by
the wife of mechanic in New York city to her
son, who is a worthy member of Col. ElswOrth's
FIRE Brigade. The many misrepresentation to
which that regiment has been subjected touched
the mothers heart, and called forth the advice
which the letter contains:
Ny DEAR Son: I'm IN receipt Of your wei
come letter. To be in the enjoyment of good
health, along with hard beds and still harder
fare, is much better than to he laid upon a sick
bed. Dear son, | will give you little advice you
will hear, as it were my voice whispering to you,
as II did when you were little child at my knee,
lispiug your childish wants, or rubbing your
little cheek to mine, if to steal the that
| could nbundantly spare then? Nov listen
You have engaged in struggle that may he
desperate on both sides. | know you are right
in the path you are treading; you are young
healthy, aud willing to run every risk for your
cause. You have proven yourself a good fire.
man; now, my dear son, prove yourself n true
| Christian soldier Never look at the quality of
| your victuals, nor complain of hard beds. The
| life of a soldier is made up OF privatiOns. he
member the hard bed of your blessed Savior on
the cross, suffering for your sins aud redeeming
you with His precious blood He that could
command the universe, craving drink Of water,
when in answer they gave him vinegar and gall.
| You, my dear son, must season you Tod with
these thoughts. Your country requires your
niu ana as my Dlesseu MOthet gave up ner SOi
for us, 80 give you to sustain the good cause
You have sworn to defend the flag of our Union
and l trust you will do so with honor, to the
shedding OF the last drop of your blood. D,
nothing that will bring blush to my check OF
your own, if it should be the will of God to spar,
you to return Obey your superiors with a will
lingness that shows good effect upon your com
rades. Good or bad examples have each theil
own effects on a large body of men, and know
you would like to hear your companions praised
for their good conduct Let everything you dc
be to the honor aud glory of God. to the aid oil
your country in her need, and for the salvation
Of your own soul. My dear son, il you could
see the tears | shed at this moment, as | write
this letter, which may be the last shall ever
write or you receive, you would be everything d
fond mother could wish to welcome home, should
it be the will OF God to send you safe back whel
the war is over. For want of time, will cou-
clude by giving you the consolation to know thai
pray for you day and night your friends aud
neghbors also pray for you and the cause your
are defending. May you and your oomrade.
succeed is the constant prayer OF your fond
MOTHER.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

herein, are not only so called, but are so in deed
Verses d8, Al, 45-'sYe have heard that it
hath been said, thou shalt love thy neighbor and
hate thy enemy But say unto you, love your
enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to
them that hate you, and pray for them which
despitefully use you and prosecute you. That
We may be the children Of your Father which IS
In Heaven for he maketh his sun to rise upon
the evil, and on the good, and sendelh rain on
tire Just and on the unjust"
The Hebrews had liberty to hate their enemies
but we have not understood that ever any peo-
Pile, by any dispensation, had liberty to nate
their neghbors or friends 80 that those that are
in that state are far beyond the line OF truth
But, says our holy Law-giver, 81 say unto YOU
love you enemies,n If we love our enensles, we
can in howise destroy them, although 1t were ~
our power again "Bless them that curse you
But, alas how apt are men land even those VINO
would think II hard to be told they are disohedi-
ent to Christi to render railing for railing, and
cursipg for cursing, instead Of blessing. "Do
good to them that hate you" five are sensible
Of any body that hates us, and have not demon
stratiOn Of it flor sometimes we imagine u, Whel
il is not SOY, yet are we do them all the goot
turns we can ;-'and pray for them which de-
spitefully use ybu, and prosecute you Thn'
we are not to render evil for evil, but to over
come the evil with that which is good Swee
was our Lords example TO us in this, when II
said, "Father, forgive them for they know no
what they do" Ifspiteful prosecutors did real
ly know what they do, when they prosecute til
Just, then damnation must needs be very great
but il we do good for evil as Christ hast tangh
then are we the children of our heavenly Fathe
stWhO makeih his sun TO rise on the evil and o
the good. and sendeth rain on the just and o
l'the unjust"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

l have heard and read much in
regard to the present unfortunate condition Of
our country, and it has panied me deeply, that
80 much violent feelingis manifested Even with
those who feel that in this controversy they are
right, language which indicates the spirit of
wrong is INDUCED in to very alarming
extent, indicating that the firm, but cool and
deliberate consciousness of rectitudc is be-
ing oyerrun and supplanted by out bursts of
rude and boisterous feeling. There is much in
this matter to irritate and anger the heart, but
it is the duty of the wise and good to subdue
these turbulent passions, and bring them into
the subsection of that meek and quiet spirit
which was incucated by the founder OF the
christian religion.
Aiming Mt the increase and desiring the prevail
ence of more humane feelings towards our widely
erring people Of the South, ! would ask Of you
the publication of the following extracts from
'sOme observations upon Christs sermon on the
Mount" by Thomas ChaiEiy, a member of the
Society Of Friends.
West Street, 8 mo- 1914 ID.
Matt. v, perse 9.-"Blessed are the peace.
makers, for they shall be called the children of
God" This peace-making is excellent work,
and blessed calling what pity it is that there
is mot more such worknen in the world who
would set themselves heartily to ii, which if
they did in right spirit, God would certainly
prosper the work in their hands, aud plentifuly
reward them with his own peace, which passeth
the common understanding Of the natural man.
II our ingenious men, our men and women of
skill, aud good natural parts, would take n little
palms, may, when the case requires il great
deal, the Almighty would richly reward them.
This work is not too mean eveR for princes and
mobiles; no, not even the greatest monarchs on
EARTH without ii be too mean for them to be
called the children Of God Aud il the children
Of God are peace-makers, what and whose chill
dren are they who break the peace Of nations.
communities aud familiest Therefore we should
seek peace with all men, and eRsue il or sue for II
by our continual seeking of il, being a precious
jewel, when found and though this office may
seem little unthankful in the beginning or at
first, yet in the end it brings forth the peaceable
fruits OF Righteousness, many now aboring |
have witnessed And Christ, to encourage the
work says, "They shall be called the children
Of Gods :" which are words Of the King Of kings;
and il the princes Of this world would promote |
this work among themselves it would sare them |
vast Of expense Of treasure and of blood; and |
us these peaoesmakers are to be called the |
children of God,' they who are truly concerned !
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

Colonel Oscolumsky Polish officer of dis
tlnction, who, at the time Of the commencement
of the secession furOre in the South, was employ
ed as engineer and craftsman by the State Of
Florida, was driven out of the Sunny South
because he failed to see the beauties Of rebellion,
and arrived in New York some three months ago
where he has since remained Since the Polish
volunteers have been qunrtered at the Park Barr
rneks, he has assisted n drilling his oOuntrymen.
On Thursday last, he received letter from
Gov. Moore. of Alabama, rendering him, in very
flatterinG terms, position in the army Of the g.
s. A., aud requesting him to bring with him
accurate drawings Of the forts in the vicinity of
New York, particularly of Fort Schuyler. Col.
promptly replied that his next visit
TO the South would be as an enemy to the South
err COnfederAcy and to all traitors to the flag Of
his adopted country.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

We have been permitted, says the New York
Tribune, to make the following extract FROM
letter received by a young man in this city a
few days since from his sister in Cymor, Chatau-
qua County. We may add that the young man,
though holding desirable situation, has, since
receiving the letter, enlisted, and given himself
up to the service Of bis country
have been very anxious to learn whether you
have enlisted or not; l have had my doubts
about it an the time. But John, if you haven't
already enlisted as a volunteer, If you don't 90
and join tho ranks in the service Of your country,
l shall be ashamed of you as brother as long
as | live. It'is not because | want to get rid Of
you, but because others have to give up their
brothers to save their country from ruin aud
why cannot feel il my duty to give up mine
also and because feel it the duty Of every
man that is able to take up arms in defence of
his home. Besides feel that it is a holy cause.
and one thtt ought to enlist in sympathy the
heart of every man that has enjoyed the prvi-
leges of free and united country. It is duty
you owe you God and your country to enlist at
once in defence of the iag aud her rights How
can single man sit still when so much help is
needed 1 feel sometimes if l was a man
would go and do the duty of iioo, aud give those
rebels pretty warm reception. Here we are
going to fight against each other. The very ones
that promised to stand by their country. its in
teresis, and its laws arc the very first 10 fire upon
their otpH countryS nag. lfthose are not traitors,
and this treason | should like to know what is
Shame upon them What record for the United
States to give in history Of years to come. And
can you not add another strong arm, and willing
heart to the ranksl can only say, go, and
help to preserve us us the freest and happiest
people God has ever blessed. You belong to
your country-go, and q sisters prayers and
blessings 20 with Yon, and mothers also, for
che feels il as much as DO
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17
rroelams.lon ey .ne prs.lasn..
By The President Of tie United States Of AmeI'e'
A PROCLAMATION.

By The President Of tie United States Of America.
PROCLAMATION.
whereas an usurreetion exists in the State of
Florida by which the lives liberty, aud proper
ty Of loyal citizens Of the United States are en-
dangered
And whereas it is deemed proper that all
nee iful measures should he taken for the protec
ton of such citizens aud all officers of the Unite
States in the discharge of their public duties IN
the State aforesaid;
Now, therefore, be it know that |, Abraham
Lincoln, President of the United States, do here
by direct the Commander of the forces Of the
United States, on the Florida coast, to permit
no person to exercise any Office or authority upon
the Islands of Key West, the Tortugas, and Santa
Rosa. which may be Inconsistent with the laws
and Constitution of the United States, authoriz e
ing him at the same time, if he shall find it
necessary, to suspend there the writ of hdJeoi
corpus and to remove from the vicinity of the
United States fortresses all dangerous or sus-
pected persons.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United State
to be affixed. Done at the city Of Washing
ton, this IL 3. tenth day of May, in the yea
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred an,
sixty-one, and of the independence of tn
United States the eighty'6fIh.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
by the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

NBw CASTLE CouNTr April 23d 1861.
Upon the application Of Elizabeth Nj HunaherEer and
u John Morton Poole. Administrators OF Enos Huns
berger late Of the city Of Wilmington in said County do
eeased II Is ORDERED and directed by the Register that
Tue Administrators aforesaid, give notice Of the granting
Of Letters Of Administration upon the Estate Of the dc.
ceased with the date OF granting thereof by causing adj
yertsoments to be posted within days tie date
Of such Letters In six Of the most public pieces Of the
County Of New Castle requiring all persons having de-
nAndH against the Estate to present the same abide
by an Act Of Assembly In such made and provided.
Aud als1 cause the to be Inserted within the
period In the Delaware State Journal aud Statesman
newspaper published in Wilmington, and {, be continued
therein two months
49, Given under tho hand aud Seal Of ONCE Of the
L.. Register Aforesaid, at New CASTLE In New Castle
- County aforesaid the dsy and year above written.
PETER II. VANDEvRR, Register.
NotiSE-An persons having claims against the Rs.
Nv " e deceased must present the duly atteHted
y ine uhuasignel ON before the 23d April 1852, or
apide Tue ACT OF Assembly IN Auuh and pro-
| Vlhed' EilHAhErH NJ IIUNSBERGER,
MORTON POOLE.
az gd2m Administrators
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

GESBRAL SIoKLEs' BRrGADE.-The brigade of
the Hon. u, Il. Sickles will comprise five thou.
sand picked men. His officers arc among the
most accomplished and scientific military men,
His first aid, Major williamson was educated Mt
West Point and served with Garibaldi in his
Italian campaigns and one OF his colonies is the
son Of the old postmaster of Philadelphia, now a
resident of New York, Colonel H. Phillips Mont.
gomery. lie has q legion Of English residents
in his brigade, commanded by English gentlemen
who served in distinguished positions in the
Crimean war. Almost an entire regiment of
Pennsylvanians have enlisted under his flag
There are full companies of Italians and French.
men in this brigade. General Sickles has sur.
passed most other men in his equipments and in
the material of his subsistence. lie has organized
perfect pontoOn train, by which he can cross
rivers or streams at the shortest notice with his
whole force and corps of sappers and miners,
and complete system by which his men can
carry provisions enough to last for ten days,
hnving in this respect borrowed from the admir-.
able regimen of the French n Sebastopol, Italy,
and Algiers, by which they saved many thousands
of lives, and vastly promoted the comfort of
their soldiers.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

The RlFLE.-It has been said that "the battles
of the American Revolution were gained by the
rifle" The British soldiers were not then in
structed to shoot at a mark but those days are
all past forever. AT the battle OF Vittoria, in
Spain, 500 balls we're fired for every man that
was killed. At the battle of CheTubusco, in
Mexico, 1876 American balls were fired for every
Mexican that was killed this was better firing
then that Of the enemy, who fired 800 balls
for every man killed on our side This, how
ever, will not do now. In England party of
30 administers can destroy battery OF light
artillery, at 800 yards distance, in one nitrate
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

The riot at St Louis, a few days ago, was
caused by the mob firing upon the troops. In
this particular instance, ST. Louis is as bad as
Baltimore. fellow took deliberate aim at
Lieut. Saxon as he Was passing along the streets
with his men. The rowdy lost his life in the
melee. II mobs and rowdies will maltreat and
abuse the government troops as they are march
lug to the defence Of their country, they must
take the consequences. We have no sympathy
for such characters. The matter resolves itself
into a single question with the troops-whether
they shall shoot down their assaiants or be shot
down by them.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

Gov. Hicks of Maryland, has, at last, issued
his Proclamation, calling for four regiments of
volunteers. in pursuance of the requisihon of
the President. The condition upon which the
call is made, as we find it in the Proclamation,
is, that Governor has received "the written ne
suranee Of the Secretary of War, that the said
Four Regiments shall be detailed to service
within the limits of the State OF Maryland OF
for the defence of the Capitol of the United sntes
and not to serve beyond the limits aforesaid"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

II Is reported that of tho Bay Line steamers, run
ming between Baltimore and Portsmouth, Va has been
seized by order Of the contemptlbe seoundrei
rArily occupying the chair Washington filled by
GkORK WAslSuuN Que OF the great highways Of travel
has thus been cut on and people deprived of about
the tnly medium len by which eouid communicate
with the North About Two weeks since this old
puppy, it will be remembered stole the four mail
belonging 10 the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company This outrage quietly and uncOm-
planiugy submitted to by the authorities NJ Richmond
Embuldened by tho submssiveness Of those who should
have Instantly resented the outrage he has repeated
and presume will continue to repeatit long there
Is anything upon which he lay his roguelsh hands
If the restoration oi the stolen property not immediate
ly demanded incensed and Indignant people will take
the matter into their hands and nic spon the de-
graded yagahOnd who has thus outraged them a punish
ment which may cost him his life. Nothing but the
swinging Of Lincoln will put end TO the roubes which
now beset the country.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

Ross Winans, Baltimore traitor, was arrested
on Tuesday, by order of Gen. Butler. Upon
hearing this, the people of Reading Pennsylvania,
tired 100 guns in honor of his capture. After
his arrest he was taken to Annapolis, under
guard Of company of soldiers. He was
then placed III a small steamer, and sent to Fort
McHenry, where be now is confined in the guard
house lie has since been nominated for Con-
gress by an informal meeting Of his friends, held
OF the Merehants Exchange.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

FRoN EunoPE.-The steamer Parma from
Galway errved at st, Johns on Tuesday, with
Liverpool dates 10 the eth inst.
Lord John Russell made on important state
meht Of affairs. As to the Federal Government
committing an infringement on international law,
by collecting dues from foreign ships, before
breaking bulk, the law officers of the Crown said
that so much depended on circumstances that
no definite instructions had been sent to the
cruisers. He believed such collection to be i'm
practicable. Relative to the blockade, be said
it could only he recognized when ELECTIVE
Regarding letters of marque, the Government
was Of opinion that the South Confederacy must
be recognized as beligereuts.
The resolution abolshing the paper duty has
been adopted, Mr. Disraeli reserving the right
Of taking the opinion Of the House at future
stage.
In the Prussian Chambers Baron shullz de-
nounced Lord Palmerston's recent language to-
wards Prussia. lie said that Prussia would not
sacrifice her independence for the friendship of
any Power.
Insurance is being effected on California gold
from Panama to London, on consgnmeuts diver.
ted from New York.
The london Times, city article. of Tncsdav
says, the present course of american events. 50
far from being likely to embarrass the London
money market is likely to have directly on.
posi'c result 1t recognizes the supreme i'm.
pottance Of the struggle in the States, and says
mat the subjects on which questions will be nut
to morrow will assume gigantic Importance in
the eyes Of this country
Inc spanish Government had not yet taken
any definite resolutions respecting the annexation
of st. Domingo to Spain, bOt it was bel.ve1 ,,,o,
the reply would he in the affirmative
Continued frosts had jcopardilel the s,rino
crops in the South Of France
Increased precautionary measures Of milf.
larry character have been taken at warsav %,
account OF the Russian Easter holidays. Cannon
had been planted in front of the Cathedral, and
arrests and judicial inquiries by the civil author.
tiles were continued.
mn
EeSy- Men who endeavor to look Gercelv n,
cultiyating profuse whskers, must no hair EN-
scar-em fellows.
be5" lady must think she has something
valuable in her head, if we may Judge from th z
number Of locks she keeps upon it,
ma" some people can neither stir band nor
foot without making it clear tina. they are think.
ing Of themselves, and laying little traps for
appreciation.
Be5" The freight business on the Madison and
indianapolis Railroad is almost worthless AT This
time, the company realizing but little profits.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

Twenty FIVE counties Of Western Virginia held
convention at Wheeling few days ago and
resolved to stand by the fag Of the Union at all
hazards The slayeocracy of the Old Dominion
may legislate the State out of the Union as much
as it pleases, but the true and loyal people Of
Western Virginia will adhere to the Constitution
and the Republic to the last.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

1t is rumOred TINT Senator Douglas is to be
made Major General in the army. We hope it
may prove true. Douglas is good tactcian
and would doubtless roul the secessiOnists
in the field with as much success as he has foiIed
and defeated them in council.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

Two Or three dears aud two or three sweets,
Two or three balls or two or three treats,
Two or three serenades given ms lure,
Two or three oaths how much they endure,
Two or three messages sent in one day.
Two or three times led out from the play,
Two or three tickets for two or three times,
Two or three lOve-letters writ all in rhymes
Two or three months keeping strict to these rule
Can never fail making couple Of fools.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-05-17

The Governor of Massachusetts has officially
informed the Legislature of that State that he
sent a special agent to Europe on the 9th Of
April to purchase MIME rifles and other improved
firearms for the use Of the State.