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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

The anniversary of Washington's birth.
day was celebrated on Saturday all over the
country in style of unusual splendor, ex-
cept at the national capitol, where the oc-
casion was dampened by the death of the
Presidents son. Nevertheless, Congress
assembled there in great State, the diplo-
matte corps being present, with the mem
hers of the Cabinet, etc. A grand review
of cavalry took place in front of the capitol,
and salutes of artillery pealed from all
quarters. AT Philadelphia there was re-
view of six thousand volunteers, by the
Governor, Legislature, Mayor, Councils,
and General Patterson. Salutes of artillery
were fired, the Farewell Address read in the
Academy of Music, and the Governor and
Legislature were entertained at the Cont
mental Hotel at a grand dinner by the city
authorities. In the evening there was
partial illumination of the city.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
LETTER FROM FORTRESS MONROE
LETTER No. 25.
From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent.
CAMP HAMILTON Fortress Monroe, Va, n
Wednesday night, February 10, 1869.
FRIEND EUKEL;
The theatrical season has
been inaugurated and with no little eciat,
The dull routine of camp life has been
broken in upon, and an agreeable novelty
instituted in the way of Regimental
Theatre, which has been well patronised.
For two consecutive nights, "Hopkip-
son Hall has been densely crowded with
an audience curious to witness the perform.
ance of La Tour de Nesle" by the anna.
teurs of the First Delaware, which Regi-
ment has certainly been quite profuse in
the entertainments latterly given, with the
eject OF withdrawing the thoughts for the
Tune being, from wars and rumors of wars"
Many had been the inquiries made as to
the purposes Of the large building standing
near our Camp; and when it became known
that it was TO serve as Theatre, much sur
prise was elected on the part Of outsiders.
with general desire to be present at the
formal opening, to ascertain if the Blue
Hens Chickens could improvise the an
pointment of play as readily as they did II
ball
The Thespian enterprise has been emf
iently successful, Judging from the fact that
very available seat was occupied, and that
general good feeling and sense of enjoy.
lent were manifest, and all appeared to
ppreciate the extent of the efforts made by
ur Regiment TO furnish little relaxation
rom the monotony of military duty.
1t was, on both nights, a military Assem-. |
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
OFFICIAL.
TnnAsrnY prrAnrMrsr r0h

TREASURY DEpAaTMENT, Feb. 4, 1862.
Holders of Bonds Of the United States dated
August ~, 1861, and payable three years from
date, are hereby notified that provision is made
Tor the payment of the Coupons Of semi-annual
interest which became due on the 18th instant,
IN CON, asreeabl 10 their tenor by the Treasu.
rsr ol the United States at Washington, or by
g.'ner OF lhe Assistant Treasurers at New York,
Boston, and Philadelphia.
All such Coupons, together with schedules
showing the number and amount of each Coupon
anu the aggregate sum OF each parcel must be
presented for examination aud veri6cation at
least three full business days before payment.
S. r. CHASE,
iepll-ZtW. Secretary Of the Treasury.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
Approved, February i3, 1862.
pup,,c-No %


AN ACT to amend an act entitled AN act ia
regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian
tribes, aud to preserve peace on the frontiers, "
approved June hrteth, eighteen hundred and
thirty-iour.
BE il enacted GV lie Senate and House of Repys-
sentaGDes Of Me United STATES Of America in
Congress assembled, That the twentieth section Of
the "Act to regulate trade and intercourse with
the Indian tribet, and to preserve peace on the
frontiers, approved June thirtieth, eighteen
hundred and thirty four, be and the same il
hereby amended 80 as to read as follows 10
wit:
=" Sec. 20. And be il further enacted, That if
amy person shall sell, exchange, give, barter, or
dispose Of any spirtuous liquor or wine to any
Indian under the charge Of any Indian supern-
'tendent or Indian agent appointed by the United
States, or shall introduce or attempt To intro.
'duce any sprituous liquor or wine into the
Indian country, such person, on conviction
thereof before the proper district court Of the
UNITED States, shall be imprisoned for period
mot exceeding two years, and shall be fined not
more than three hundred dollars; Provided.
Howeper, That it shall be Il sufficient defence TO
uqny charge Of introducing or attempting 10
Introduce liquor into the Indian country il il be
proved 10 be done by order OF the War DEPART
'ment, or ii any officer duly authorized thereto
by the War Department. And if any superiu-
tendent OF Indian n1airs, Indian agent or sub
agent or commanding officer of a military post.
has reason to suspect or is informed that any
white person or Indian is about to Introduce or
has introduced any spirituous liquor or wine
into the Indian country, in violation Of the
provisions of this section, it shall be lawful for
such superintendent, agent, sub agent or com
'manding officer, 10 cause the boats, stores.
Packages, wagons sleds, aud places of deposit Of
such person to be searched and II any such
liquor is found therein, the salne, together with
'the boats, teams, wagons and sleds used in
conveying the same, and also the goods, pack
ages, and petres Of such person, shall be seized
'and delivered to the proper officer, and shall be
proceeded against by libel in the proper court,
and forfeited, one half TO the infoIner and the
other half to the use of the United States; and |
III such person be trader, his license shall be re-
Voked and his bond put in suit. And il shall
moreover be lawful for any person in tine service
ol the United States, or for any Indian, to take
and destroy Rny ardent spirits or wine ioHnd in
the Indian country, except such as may be intro.
duced therein by the War Department And in
oil cases arising under this act Indians shall be
competent witnesses"
Approved, February l3. 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
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The information conveyed through the dense
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OFFICIAL
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed At Me Second Session ef Me Tairty.Itreat
congress-
[runLIc-No. Is.

PunLlc-No. 49,
AN ACT to authorize an additional issue of
United States notes.
BE 4 snacted by lie Sem and House Of Rcpre.
'eatairrs. ofMe Ulnaed Stotes Of Imeyiea in Con.
gres' assembled, That the Secretary of the Trea.
sury, in addition to the fifty millions of notes
payable on demand Of denominations not less
than five collars, heretofore authorized by the
acts OF July seventeenth aud August fifth, eigh-
teen hundred and sixty -oue, be aud he is hereby
authorized to issue like notes, and for like
purposes, to the amount Of ten millions of dollars
and said notes shall be deemed part Of the loan
of two hundred and fifty millions of dollars
authorized by said acts
LApproved, February ~ 1862
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
Communicated.
Emancipation in Delaware.
FRIEND EcKEL


"Lihcrtas" writes somewhat flu
emily in his peculiar vein vi though. 1 give
him due credit for his skill hut in ali lrankness.
sir, his notice Of my objection to, aud constitu-
tional arguments against the " Emancipatiou
Bill, is simply defamation; and that too. upon
side issues, which do not properly nrise out Of
any argument, or out VI the questions fnilIy
presented by that bill He certainly has NOT
attempted to answer my argument as d Lapyey.
Although he quotes legal authority or two, il
is plain enough to he seen that be is better nc
quainted with the arts of defamation ihnn with
the logic Of the law. d" Libertas" must excuse
me- therefore, il decline to enter the list with
him upon these side issues, or to declaim with
him in my turn. If ! were upon the stump.
striving TO excite the passions Of the people upon
some new and great public grievance, then dec
lama,iOn might be in place but have appealed
to tho sober judgment Of my fellow citizens who
are as loyal and true TO the Constitution, and
all its compromises, as | ain, or as Libertas"
can be. ! have endeavored to show that the
Emancipation Bill proposes great Constitutional
wrong; and, allow me.tO say, that infer from
his loose mode of treating the subject that
"Libertas" himself seems to think that a con-
wrong would be inflicted, should this
bill become law. Why, otherwise, should be
notice the legal argument in his peculiar style.
aud attempt 10 divert public attention to side is
sues and interest US with his deGlAmations
must decline to enter the lst with "Liber-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
lPupLIc-No. POI

AN ACT making an Appropriation for the
purchase Of cotton and tobacco seed for rene
raj distribution
be il enacted BY The Senate aId House Of ReBys.
sentatips' Of The United States qf America IN
Congress assembled, That there be aud is hereby
appropriated. out Of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, the sum OF three
thousand dollars, for the purchase Of cotton
seed, and one thousand dollars for the purchase
OF tobacco seed, under the superintendencs of
the Secretary of the Interior, for general distri
button: IFcmded, That The said cotton seed
shall be purchased from places where cotton is
grown as far north us practicable,
Approved, February l3. 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

One of the returned prisoners from Rich
mond states that the Union men of Richmond
number 5000, have a secret organization,
with signs, passwords, &c; that of the seven
teen Notifications around Richmond. only
one is armed, and the city could easily be
taken that the army of Manassas is falling
back, from three TO five regiments daily ar
riying there for home, in Tennessee, South
Carolina, &c, and that only 10000 would
remain at Manassas.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
GPupLlC-No. m I

AN ACT making appropriations for the con.
stIucton, preservation and repairs OF certain
forticahons and other works Of defence for the
year ending thirteth of June, eighteen hun
dred nnd sixty three, and additional nppro.
prlalions for the year ending ihirtieth June.
eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
sSBe IL enacted By he Senate and House of R,pye.
ssntahoes Of Me United iStaf4s Of Ame,ira /,
Congress assembled, That the following sums he
and they are hereby appropriated, out Of any
money ia the treasury not otherwise appropria-
W., loI lhe construction. preservation, and re-
defence for the year ending the thrte,h of June.
eighteen hundred and sixty three:
FOR Fort Montgomery, at outlet of Lake
New York, one hundred thousand
dollars
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
EXECUTION OF A SLAVE TRADER.

Nathaniel Gordon. captain of the slave ship
Erie, which was captured off the coast Of Congo
by the U. $. sloop-of-war Mohican, with cargo
OF 967 negroes, having been duly convicted aud
sentenced to be hung, was executed at the prison
in the city Of New York on Friday last. About
three o'clock in the morning of that day he at
tempted to commit suicide by swallowing strJ ch.
nine, which be had concealed in his cell, but the
eIerlions of three physicians managed to proong
his life suf6eiently to allow the eIeeution, which
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
interesting Despatch from Commodore
Dupoht-Diseovery OF TOrpedoes IN sa-


Dispatches have been received from Commo
uole dupont, dated Port Royal Feb. lS enclos-
ing report from Commodore Rodgers, in which
he says that while sounding in the Savannah
river, short distance above the mouth of Wright
river, he discovered several objects floating upon
'he surface. which appe red at first to be enpty
iln cHns, and as such were not regarded by him
as worthy of notice. Lieut. SpRoTsoN. Of The
oenaca' shortly after hailed him, and said be
thought the objects alluded to were buoys at-
'Ached to an internal machine. Upon a closer
examination, they saw enough to satisfy them
lhat the suspicious were correct The buoys
hye in number, were placed several yards apart,
at rgdt angles to the shore, Immediately in the
enamel leading from Wright river, and visible
only at low water. They were connected by a
spiral wire, the end of the wire entering the
orihce III the upper ends of the buoys They
we're also secured by wires to what they pre-
sumed to he weights at the bottom, but which
further examination led them to believe were
vessels containing explosive matter An attempt
was subsequently, made to produce an explosion
by pulling the wires which failed. The wires
were then cut, and the outer buoy was brought
OIL IN one of the expedition boats. In couse-
quence Of the delicate nature of the exploding
apparatus, the result of the examination of
the buoy brought OIL board it was deemed
more prudent 10 endeavor to sink the remaining
uuoys rather than attempt TO remove then 50
that the enemy should not have the satisfaction
Of feeling that single life had been lost by the
diabolical invention. The huoys were sunk by
nrlug rue shots into them, one having exploded
the night previous from some unknown cause,
and shortly after launch had passed over the
spot where the buoys were placed, having in tow
a lighter with heavy guns. 1t further appears
mat the torpedo or internal machine brought on
board the Unadilla was afterwards set upon n
bank' and ritled ball fired throught it, when il
exploded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

Special dispatches to the St. Louis papers
say that two rebel regiments came into Fort
Donelson from Clarksville, on Tuesday, and
surrendered, saying that they had been de-
ceived, and were tired of fighting against
the old 1ag. The Tennesseeans strongly
object to the retreating away from Bowling
Green and offering battle at Nashville. The
Union feeling is strong at Clarksyile. The
people say that they were made to believe
that the Union army was composed of Ger
mans and negroes, and wns for abolition
purposes.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

Col. Richardson, from the House Military
Committee, will soon submit to Congress IA
bill to effect the Incarceration of and refusal
TO exchange all persons who have taken the
oath to support the Constitution of the
United States as Senators, members of Con-
gress, Foreign Minister'S and all who have
been in the regular army Or navy, and who
have accepted Office, either civil or military,
under the so-called Southern Confederacy.
In short, to punish the leaders in this rebel
lion, and under no pretext to let them escape.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

st. Thomas West Indies) dates to the ID,
say that British commander attempted TO
take seaman from an American vessel by
force, but the Uuited States gunboat pro-
tected the man. The Governor of st.
Thomas notified the British officer that the
guns of the fort would aid the 1roquois in
this resistance. The British admiral, who
arrived subsequently, reprimanded the com
mander, and duly apologized to the Amcri.
can consul for the indignity.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
DIED.

hAnEmln airI. ,hls city, on the 2lst inst, of ap-
JOliNS.--ln this city, on the I9tb inst Joyv
SkwElL' son of Samuel and Emily Frances
Johns, aged about four years.
IouLsON'-Feb. 9th, ut Duck Creek, JoHN V.
TouLsoN, aged "A years. -
IARRlS--Feb Sth, near Smyrna, Mrs. s.p.u
HARRIS, aged 10 years. '"''
WHlrE,-on the 10th inst, MARTHA WAsH,vo.
TON TON WHITE, daughter of Martha and the late
"'i'a'n White in the 10 year of cr age.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

Five thousand rebel prisoners from Fort
Doneison have arrived at indianapolis
They are not uniformed, but wear rags Of all
colors and have carpets for blankets. Even
their officers have no uniforms. They be-
long to the Mississippi and Tennessee regi-
ments.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

took place at quarter past II o'clock. HIS
uea'h. probably owing to his weakened condition
was remarkably easy. He was thirty five years
Of age, and native of Portland, Maine. lie
has been at sea from his youth, and il is stated
that he had made four slave Voyages 10 the
African coast-two Of which were successful.
This is the first execution under the law decar.
ing the slave-irade 10 be piracy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
Pun1ic-No. FL.
AN ACT to au horize the construction Of twenty
iron elal stenm runhnnts

iron clad steam gunboats.
BE Il enacted Jy tie Senate dpd House Of Rep1e.
SentGtves Of Me Unuea States Of America in
Congress ossemtlcd, That the Secretary Of the
Navy is hereby Authorized and empowered to
cause to be constructed, By contract Of otherwise,
as he shall deem best for the public interest, mot
exceeding twenty iron -clad steam gunhoats for
the use of the navy of the United States.
Sec .. AHd6e Il .tarther enacted That the sum of
ten miien dollars be md hereby is appropriated.
out Of any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, to carry out the purpose of this
net,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

The second battalion of the 5lst New
York regiment had the van in the assault
upon the rebel stronghold in the heart OF
Roanoke, and they had the honor of plant.
ing the stars and stripes upon the work.
This battalion was commanded during the
assault by Lieut.. Colonel Robert B. Potter,
who is a sou of the venerable Bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Pennsyl-
vania. Bishop Potter has two or three
other gallant sons who are in active service
under the flag of the Union.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

Little Willie Line oln was buried yester-
day at Washington, from the Presidential
mansion. The dear little boy, once the
flower of the household, is now its most
poignant grief. lie died of typhoid fever
on Thursday, at the interesting age OF
twelve years.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
Farming implements w.n+aa

Manntaeturers OF all descriptions of FARM
may make arranqements IA
have their Utensils Sold 10 the very best adyan-
itage, BY an experienced salesman, we'll posted in
the business for many years, RHd formerly 4
manufacturer Of Agricultural Fools.
Please call personally at the .4oriculturot Ln-.
pfement AgeI,ey, fafmers Hay Market Sepenth and
O+fofd Streets, Phtiadephia, where more farmers
Ioneregate than at any other place in PhiIa-
lelphia dscia q,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

The wind yesterday played some fantas tic
pranks throughout this city. Flags, fences
chimnes, arbors and such like we're hurled
10 and fro in every direction. The flag on
The Institute Building broke its halyards and
when last seen it was dashing wildly over
the middle of Market Street, held only by
single cord
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

The Charleston Courier, of the / 9Th inst.
has the following;
With deep regret, we learn that Gen.
Beauregard is sick in Nashville, of typhoid
fever or sore throat. We understand that
prayers were offered up in our several
churches yesterday, commencing him to the
Divine protection.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
1PupLic-No. 49,

AN ACT authorizing the detail Of naval officers
for the service Of the War Department
BE enacted b9 tie Senate and House Of Reprs.
ssntdtiges Of Me Uaaed States Of Ameriea IN CON
grass assembled, That the President of the United
States be he is hereby authorized to temporarily
detail three competent rayal officers for the
service of the War Department in the inspection
of transport vessels, and for such other services
as may he designated by the Secretary Of War.
Approved, February II. 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

Brig. Gen. Charles +. Smith is to be made
a Major-General of Volunteers, as an ac-
acknowledgement of his gallant services at the
storming of Fort Doueson. He is the only
Maior-General appointed from Pennsylya-
mia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
-, . lPuBLic-NO, &c.
AN ACT making An sppr priation to illuminate
the Public BuilIinos

- 1'V1 H'uAIHB IN HPPV PFlhIlOn 70 illuminate
the Public Buildings
be +" aiacted by ths Senate and House Of Repre.
seaiahres Of Ms United States Of .AmeJiea in
congress assembled, That the sum OF one thousand
dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary
oe aud the came is hereby appropriated, nav.
able .oat of any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, to enable the Commis-
sloner Of Public Buildings to carry ont the order
n Si congress for the illumination of the Public
eighteen hundred and siAty-iwo
Apr owed, February 90 1862
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25

Gen, Buckner has been delivered to the
U. S. Marshal on warrant issued by JUS
tice Catron, He will be taken to Ken
lucky on charge of treason.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
proved, February l3, 1862.
Tpua1tc-No 9a I

AN ACT making an appropriation for complet-
ing the deiences of Washington, and for other
purposes.
BE il enacted by lie Senate and House of Repre-.
senfahpes Of The United States Of america in Con-
grsss assembled, That the sum Of one hundred and