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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

A regiment of 600 Arkansas troops, under the
command of Col Thomas c. Hiudman, late M.
@. for that State, has reached Memphis; tie
colonel complains bitterly that his men arc with
out shocs and blankets, which he would rather
have than silk confederate dag, forwarded to
him by Mrs. Jefferson Davis.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

Rev. Ezra Styles Ely, D, D., diedfn Phadei-
pbia, on Monday, at the age Of seventy-hve
years. DR.. Ely had been for twOnty-nine years
the pastor of the Pine street and Buttouwood
street Presbyterian churches in Philadelphia
and finally resided in New York.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

The War Department receives the following as
Official Of tho disaster at Great Belhsl;"-killed
2; dangerously wounded, 81 slightly TO-
Total, 81. This does not include the twenty one
casualties between the regiments of colOnels
Bendix and Townsend,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

I've New York Tribune ihrealens, ifit Is not
rsr'nitlcd 10 ny aud DO just esit pleases with
mportantpiivateinicrmaiionrespecting the plans
OF the government, that it win ''tell some tales
'ontos-sohooL"e How characteristic Of gentle.
man is thial 1t is said the New York press de-
''a'sq zen Scott At IarPers Ferry by its i'm
prudent publications. Of secret army arrange
meuts; mud ii would seem that some of them are
bent upon defeating the Union cause by per.
sis'enee OF the same course, even after they have
been advised 10 the contrary. No wonder that
olesiono- ihreatsnss IA, shoot some OF their re-
potters. Il caught within his lnee.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

The treason party in California, as elsewhere
are making determined effort to break down the
power of the Federal Government under til
specious plea Of peace. They are afraid to call
themselves traitors to the Constitution and laws,
as they undoubtedly are, but hope, under cover
Of peace, 10 entrap into their rebel ranks many
unsuspeetng, well meaning, aud loyal people,
The trick is TOO transparent, however, and will
foil of success. We sec it announced that the
brecAinridgc State Democratic Committee, of
California, h9 We called convention of delegates
TO be elected by those who "endorse the Crittcn-
den, or alpIilar amendments to the Constitution
and who are opposed to coercion. and any and
all attempts on the part of the Administration
." to enforce, by military or naval power, the
Federal laws within the Jurisdiction of any Of
!" the seeding States" a pretty set of Ameri-
can patriots are these California Breckinridge
democrats, thus to oppose the enforcement of the
Federal laws
In honorable contrast to this may be found the
Douglas party, which has united with the Re-
pnblicans to resist treason and maintain the
honor and integrity of the government
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

A report says that Brigader General Slack, Of
the Secession army, while mastering troops into
the service Of the State, at chillieOthe, was
taken prisoner by Colonel Curtis Of the Federal
orcpa
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

Zen Nalbauitl Lyon, now in command in
Missouri, is native Of Connecticut
iie graduated with honors at West Point
Academy, md entered the Regular Army as u
Second Lieutenant in the "a Infantry, his first
commission bearing date on the LIST of July,
le4l. He was promoted to a Brevet First Lieu.
tenancy shortly afterward, and subsequently to a
eaptainey He has occupied the latter rank
practically, since the llth of June, 1867, and
was booked for advancement to a high position
at the first opportunity, he being entitled to that
title by BreVet before his recent appointments TO
Lieut-Coloneley and Brigadier. Generalship.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

Fell DEAD.-The Baltimore Clipper Of We'd
nesday says Shortly after the train had left
Wilmington, Del, on its way TO Perryville, a
soldier named Reed, belonging to Company l.
Sma.ls Regiment fell from a car aud was in
siantly killed, the wheels Of the car mntihting
him horribly. Ills body was conveyed back to
Wilmington, and aierwArJs taken 10 Philadel-
phiu lie was intoxicated at the time.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

Col. Magruder and others speak in the highest
terms Of Major. Winthrop's bravery at Bethel.
He was distinctly seen for some time leading
body of men to the charge, and had mounted
log, and was waving bis sword, and shouting to
his men to "come on :" when North Carolina
drummerbOy borrowed gun, leaped on a bat
terry, and shot him deliberately in the breast
He fell nearer 10 the enemy's works than any
other man went during the fight.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

Hon. John A. Gurley is authorized by the
President to raise six regiments in Cincinnati.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21
DIED

uENN;-ln tits city, gu ths l7th inst. Mt tbs
residence of his son'in-hw George Lawrence.
JOINS GENH, aged GO years -N''''
FlEHSoN'mJune 10th, Anna W., daughter of
John l.. PIeraol, aged months
9VwyhapEh.--June llih, Harry, son of Geo.
w. Schrader, aged II months.
kLAlR.-fn Mill Greek Ild.. an the al inc,
GAyiD s. KLAIR, aged 80 years w - '"'''
BARNEY.-In this city. on the 18Th ios,on,
MARGARET Ann, daughter Of AlexanJer and
Emma Barney, aged years. 'N9H'''' "-'
hEhoN, AT Wilmington, Del, on Wednesday.
June iuth, Mrs. AsN Heron, wife of The late
Aiex' Hero, Of Baltimore, Md. The friends
o. we family arc respectfully invited 10 at
ieni the funeral from the residence of her
laughter Mrs. A. johnson, Ill Market ST..
on Friday afternoon, at A o'clock. baltimore
papers please copy
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

1OAL on LAMPS &e-Jnsi rsTeiys,i \ iine sssa517ssa
q coal OIL Lamps and Shades for tAie CHEAP al No
y Market Htreal above Front j. q piCKRLs.
NprlcE a fresh assortment Of pn,an aud Lava goods
~ NV received at CLEMENT II. SMYTHiS
"t' No. aug Market street
DIARIES FOR 1861
LARGE assortment Just received aud for salo nj
~ A. D. INSLEEs
nov l6 COS Market street Wilmington, Ba.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

We copy the following entire from the Gasett,
of Tuesday last, as we fluid it in the editorial
column Of that paper -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-21

pOr'ers, il caught within his lines, Z
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
THE NEWS


The measles is, it is stated by dcserters, rag
ing to fearful extent throughout the Rebel
army in Virginia, aud the sick lst is daily in
creasiug. There is no regularity of uniform
throughout the ranks, aud with the exception of
the single Maryland regiment aul the Virginia
regiments, the rebels are poorly clad.
double railway track is ordered to be laid,
between Baltimore and Washington.
1t is ascertained at the Department of State
Washington, that hereafter communications be-
tween the British Government and its Consus in
the ports of insurreciouary States will, with the
consent of our government, he carried on hy
means Of British vessels of war. This course
will obviate the embarrassments which have
hitherto attended those communications through
other channels.
Corporal Alfred lIoughland, of Niles, Alchi-
gan, attached to the Second Michigan Regiment
was shot on Wednesday morning while on picket
duty, near Bailey'a Cross Roads. Tue bail pen
e,rated one shoulder and passed ont the other,
striking private who stood behind him, in the
arm. uoughlard's injury, though severe, is not
likely to prove fatal.
The steamer spauliing has arrived at Balii.
more with ten pieces of heavy ordinance for the
United States steamer Pensacola, now fitting out
at the Washington Navy Yard. They arc
smooth-bore shell-guns OF the Dallgrcen pattern,
were cast and finished at the Charcstown Navy
Yard, and each weighs about ninc thousand
pounds.
Mr Chase is about to rcorgAnize tho revenue
marine. Among other reforms no vessels will
be named after persons.
Gen. Reynolds has telegraphcd to Washington
that the Rebels have retreated from Cheat
Mountain and Eikwater, 1t is believed that
they have marched to join the forces bccagucr-
ing Washington.
Reports are current at Rockville, Md, that
Gen. Johnston is moving up on the Virginia side
of the Potomac with strong army, intending to
cross the Potomac. Some state his force as high
Ms $4,000 to 10000 If he essays the attempt
it will be met in becoming manner.
The rebels complain of great scarcity o
salt, coffee, &c., and state that unless supple
are received shortly, great distress must ensue
A despatch to the War department, Says
party Of the Thirty-fourth New York Regiment
Colonel Lc Due, crossed the Potomac, at Seneca
Creek, on Monday night, and encountered a
force OF three companies losing two or three
men out of fifteen. On the next morning, they
shellcd the Rebel camp, and drove the enemy
back.
The latest intelligence from Lexington, Mo-, is
up to Monday las. The place had been attack
ci by $1,000 rebel troops under Gen Price, OF
Friday, and the Federal forces were at thin
entrenchments awaiting reuiorcemcnts. Gtn
Pope with 1000 men was marching to their re-
lief and was hourly expected
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

LATEST rnoM nAYrL-THe Prate Pclefier
CdpfHrtd and on 7Fidt at Port an PriHce We
have received llaytian papers reaching to the
2lth of August. One of the most interesting
pieces Of intelligence which they contain is the
capture, trial, probable conviction and execution
of one Of the most villainous freebooters who
have ever infested the Southern seas. Ills name
is Antonio Pelletier n fellow who has run
through career embracing every possible
species of piracy, and extending over period of
ten yoars-thus far, however, without the slight
est accounting to the tribunal of justice, and
we may add-fearless of surprising anybody who
knows the nature OF Southern laws with as lttle
liability to account. lie has been clught in the
aot.of ioicible robbery on the high seus. He had
sailed from Mobile. Ills own vessel was a clip
per schooner-his prey, the bark William, owned
in Portau Prince. lie will probably meet al
length with his Just deserts.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
IMpOnTANT FToNI cum

Tae Philadelphia United States Ga.etie. of
Wednesday, states that the brig C. II. Frost,
Captain Hopkins, arrived at that port from Car
denas, bringing paper containing the procla-
nation issued by the authorities of Cuba to the
collectors of the ports, aud which has been alud-
ed to as a recognition of the confederate flag;
First. Vessels with tho flag of the confede-
ration Of the south, will be admitted into the
ports of this island for the purpose of Legitimate
trade, provided the documents which theybre.
sent do not inspire the least suspicion of piracy.
fraud, or other crimes which are punished by iii
national laws.
Second. Once in our ports said vessels will
be under the safeguard Of the neutrality pro.
claimed BY the Governor in the royal decree of
June 18th, and cannot he moestel in their
loading, discharging, etc.
"lhird. All the authorities will consider tho
above vessels as proceeding from nation having
no Consuls accredited in this territory"
We give the above for what it Is worth. and
would state in this connection, that late intelr.
gence from Washington is TO the effect, that tile
Spanish Minister has received no official intelli-
genee in reference to the proclamation.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
LETTER FROM MASSACHUSETTS,
From an Occasional Correspondent.
BusToN. Sent. 10Th 1861
FRIEND EcKEL

LETTER FROM MASSAClti SETpS
From nn Occasional Correspondent
BGsToN, Sept. 10Th, 1861,
FRIEND EcREL;
In the present excited state Of
the public mind, perhaps line now and then
from your humble correspondent, may not come
amiss to the readers OF the .IoarAak For two
weeks past tue inhabitants Of the "hab Of lie
mnirrrse" have been kept on the gui pipe, by ru-
mors, repeated, and re.repeated, of attacks ON
the Capitol, and other places occupied by the
Federal forces hut such things have been talk.
cd about 30 long that il has got to be au old
story, and the people begin tn think that the
rebels are "not what they are cracked up to
be, or the attack would havo come off long
before this time.
The glorious oil Bay State still keeps up her
old reputation for energy and perseverance, in
doing her share towards putting down this un-
unrlghteous rebellion. Recruiting has taken a
fresh start since the capture OF lIatteras. that
event having wonderful effect in stinuiatinf,
the patriotism OF the people A few more such
sudden advents upon the "saorcd soil, of Tho
coasis of the rebel States, would have moro
elect to restore confidence to our government
and TO divide and distract the councils of tho
Conledcrates, than any thing else the govern
ment eau do.
Gen Butler had most enthusiastic receniion
on his "hying visir' home, and the people were
very much disappointed at his hasty recall, that
they did not have an opportunity to hear Lis
voice in behalf Of the government in Old Fan
uel Hail.
An effort is being made to drop all party lines
in the election of State officers at tic coming
election. But the ultras on both sides are mn.
friendly to the movement, yet it is very nppa.
rent that there can be but two parties; the par
ty of the Union, and the patty of Secession
and certainly the result of the election in Yer.
mont and Maine, are not Of the most encouraging
nature to the sc-called "Peace party.n No
doubt we have some traitors in our midst. but
they are "like Ongeps visits few and far he.
tween; hut they occasionally show their hileous
deformity under the guise of Ieace men. hut
they receive so little encouragement from the
people, that they soon retire to their simy and
noxious dens' where they will soon expire,
1t is pity that these advocates of peace
would not pay more heed to ther own chosen
leader in the old Bay State, and come forth
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

How TO kaow TRAITOR An Eialern pa
per gives the following receipts III " How tn
Know lraitOr"-
The man who continually prates about "cO-
ercion" and suhjugntion,' is n traitor.
The man who says he is Union man, but
cries "pcace,n even to the SURRENDER of the
Government to lell Davis, is traitor.
The man who shows u painful sense Of the
horrors of war when the Rebels are shot down
and chuckles nwardy when the defenders Of the
Union are killed, is traitor.
A man who shows Il morbid scnsitiveness to
the perils of the Constitution, hut lively inter
est in "southern State Rights, is most surely
Il traitor.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
FEDERAL Loss El0Hr HUNDRED.
FADERAh REINFORcEMENTS COMMA

FEDERAL REINFORCEMENTS COMMA
THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON. Mo.
JEFFERSON CRY, Sept ls--TwO couriers have
just arrived from Lexington, with the following
intelligence, which is believed by the command
ing officer here to be in the main reliable:
Gen. Price commenced the attack GU the en-
tienchments at Lexington, on Monday. Colonel
Mulligan, the commander of the Federal troops,
made vigorous defence, and the fight all day
was very severe. Throughout the day General
Price assaulted the works. hut was repulsed
with great loss
The fighting was renewed on Tuesday morn
ing, but the assault was t,ehly sustained when
the couricrs left Gen. Lane was Mt Johnstown,
Bates county, with force of from 2OuO to
5000 marching to the relief of Lexington.
The rebel loss on Monday is said to he 4 200
aud that OF the Federal troops 800, hut this is
probably an exaggeratou.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
JEFFERSON CiTY, Lept. ls.-On Monday af-
ternoon, Gen. Price sent word to COL Nlulean.
at Lexington, again demlnling surrender.
Col. Mulligans reply was, "Go to hcl'
An aitncG was Immediately made by the rebels
by first opening with artillery and then I'D
Vanciug nndcr its cover on the town.
Price was rcpulscd with heavy loss
General Lane, with nm estimated force of five
thousand Kansas troops, is reported to be with.
in forty miles of Lexington, rapidly advancing
to reinforce Colonel MulligRn.
Other Federal troops are rapidly moving for
warl from st. Joseph and other points to rein
force Muigan.
The Eighteenth, Tweuty-scconi, Twenty
fourth and Twcnty-si1th Indiana Regiments
nave gone to Lexington on the steamers Des
inniues and White Cloud.
These reinforccments number about 1000
effective troops, and will reach Lexington to.
morrow morning. the 18th.
Every confidence is felt here that Colonel AIul.
ligan will be able 10 hold Lexington until rein.
forcements arrive.
The Usage bridge, eleven miles from here on
the Pacific Railroad, is said to be the first point
threatened by Zen McCulloch's forces, now he.
lievcd to be advancing rapidly from the South.
west.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
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 time
when they had not as good cause for Dis
union as they have to-day"
The Slavery question is a mere excuse,
The election Of Mr.. Lincoln is mere
'pretext The present Secession move.
'ment is the result of an enormous con.
'spiraey formed by the leaders of the
Southern Confederacy more than twelve
months ago. o."-Sttphen 4. Douglas
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Es5a That soul is impure which is never wash
ed with tears.
GsS" Look well to your diet alimeni is easily
changed TO ailment.
Bsly" No cabinet-maker eau mike an easy
ohnir for "A disconlenied man.
EsB- The doctor is often an oyerhker TINT
makes work for the undertaken.
gsS' The thriftless of all agricultural pursuits
is the sowing of wild oais.
BsSa Many fellow is like pig, you need
never look to him for a straight tale.
bsS- mans nerves and muscles will have no
hne springs If he never drinks at one
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

1t turns out that there WAS really a fight on
the Kansas border between the rebels under
Den. Rains and the U. S troops under Mout-
gomery. Rains having gone to Fort Scott. seiz-
ed eighty government mules and killed the
teamster. Montgomery went in pursuit OF him,
attacked him, killed several OF his men, took
some prisoners and drove him eleven miles,
when, eucounteriug the main body OF the rebels
he toughta hard battle, but having only one
piece of artillery he slowly retreatcd Mont
gomery had 500 men and Rains several thou
sanl
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Bsls' II is ahsurb to suppose that n man can
speak above his breath, since his mouth is below
his nose.
Gk5" The mon play cricket in the fields A
woman plays cricket by singingly cheerily at the
hearth stone
HsB" Kings find no easier way of preserving
their crown than by melting their subjects to
get theirs broken
Bsye II is almost as difficult generally to re-
cover lost reputation as a lost umberella
skS- vine bears three grapes the first of
pleasure, the second of intoxicatiOn, the third Of
repentance.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

A CLUE TO THE LEvAsr-Ollicial reports
have hecn received Of an examination of spar
found on the beach, one mile east ef Knaluolu.
Island Of Hawai-, supposed to have belonged to
the Leyant. The masthead had been on the
beach about three MONTHS and the examination
was made with particular reference to certain
points by which it could be identified, suggested
by flag officer Montgomery. The examining
party had the measure of the Levants mast, md
one of them was pilot who had been upon the
vessel. 1t was decided TO be the foremast of the
missing soop. There are nOtches cut near the
ends, indicating that it been used in constructing
o raft.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Col. Biddle Of Philadelphia, has declined ac.
ccpting the Brigadier -generalship offered to him
alleging asa reason for SO doing that he would
be compelled to resign his seat in Congress,
which he could not do, as he is pledged to repre-
sent the interests Of his Philadelphia coustitu.
ents; but he will do oil in his power to suppress
the rebellion
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

baltimore PRisONgRs AT FoRr DELAWARE
Nearly thirty new prisoners have reached Fort
Delaware from Baltimore. The last instalmeut
it is understood, comprised twenty one men, who
were arrested near Baltimore, while attempting
to proceed South with view of joining the Con-
federate army. The following are their names !;
Michael j. Grady, Robert J. Ramsey, Thomas
Shields, Wan. McKewen, Benjamix r. McAuiey.
George Thompson, John wilkins, William Ellis
James llarker, Patrick Croghan. James Camp
hell, David II. Luchesi. Alex. O'Conner Frede.
rick Soenback, Patrick Conney, George II. Ap-
pleton David Summers, John II. Boulen, Geo
Summers, Geo. Gosnell and Robert c. Ware.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

From Western Virginia We have news that
Gen. Lee, with the main army of the rebels,
attacked our entrenched United States forces at
Cheat Mountain, under Reynolds, on Sunday
but was repulsed with considerable rebel loss
aud little or none on our side. Col. Mcoooks
regiment took II prisoners. Gen. Cox was ad'
yancing along the Gauley river against Wise and
Floyd, who were retreating. Further account.
peak of skirmish in which three hundred
Ohio and Indiana troops dispersed three TcnnCs
sec regiments, at Elkwater, completely routing
them and killing 80 while ouly Of our mc'
were killed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Information has been received at Washington
from the Indian country stating that several
tribes of the savages have offered to enroll
themselves in the ranks OF the Rebelc The
penalty for this reasonable action is total
forfeiture of the anuuties set apart for the her
eft of these tribes
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Two prize vessels have arrived at the Navy
Yard, philadelphia, one being the schooner Fair
Wind, from Fan River bound to Baltimore, cap
tured by the Minnesota, inside Of Cape Henry
ami the other the British schooner Prince All.
fred from Antigua bound to Baltimore, captured
of Cape Look out by the Sus1uchauna.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Ia P. Walker, the Secretary Of War at Rich
mond has resigned on account of i'll health, and
the suspension Of specie payments of the New
Orleans banks. Gen. Bragg has been appoint
ed to till the vacancy The General will not he
troubled with the cares of Office long
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
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Seven & Three Tcnths
PER CENT.
TREASURY NoTEs.

Subscription Books open this
day,
To tho NEW NATIONAL LOAN. Those who desire L.
participate in It's benefits should apply at TO the un-
dergued, the appointed Agents for the Government Al
sums received from FIFTY DOLLARS upwards
JAY COOKE 4 CO.
No. ia South Third street. Philadelphia.
The undersigned refers to the above advurt emet and
at the request ot Jay Cooke Co, will receive sulscr
ons aud forward the to the Agents. returning to
subscribers their receipts by oi mail The Bonds
will be forwarded in denominations Of FIFTY nOLARs
aud upwards free t charge, direct to the subscribers by
the Treasury Department at Washington. All necessary
information cheorfully given application No chargt
Is inads far attending to The business,
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Ger. Fourth aud Market sts, Wilmington, pel
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20

Upon the person Of one Of the Rebel members
of the Maryland Legislature, arrested on Mon
day, in Baltimore, was found n copy of the
Secession Ordinance, which it was intended
should be passed as soon rs practicable after the
opening OF the session.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-20
DIED.

September 18th, 1861, Miss LIZZIE
WiSnoM, in the 2lst year of her age. 10 be
hurried from the residence of her father, No.
SlS French street, on Sunday nfternoon, at 4
oelock. The friends OF the family are inyi.
ted 10 attend.