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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
nEArrIFuL srRAwnERRlEs

We were Yesterday shewn quantity
Of Strawberries, which for size and solidity
excel anything Of the kind We ever saw.
aud We confess to have seen in our time
some very large berries. They were Of
the triumph de goad variety, and were
grown in the garden of our fellow citizen
Samuel Candy, Esq. Some of the larger
sizes measure five inches by four, in cir
conference; are Of what is called cox
comb shape, and very delicious. Mr.
Candy informs us that they are raised in
great abundance with little or no trouble
either in attention or cultivation, and
may be grown in comparatively poor
ground. In point Of size, lusciousness
and peculiarity of shape they so far exec
all other varieties, that we think they
could not possibly fail to yield hand
some annual revenue to whoever woulC
cultivate and introduce them into tn,
market.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ErIToME OF Business AND PERSONAL In
rEtLlGENcE.-A meeting Of the Board of
Trustees of Delaware College will be held
on Tuesday, the LIST of July next
Capt. John ID. Webster, Jr. has been or
dcrod to the revenue schooner Dobbin, ON
the Delaware station
Capt. Crossley of the First Delaware Re
glment, has been brought home from Nor
folk, with wound in his thigh, produced by
the accidental discharge Of his revolver.
A man named Philip Shilling was badly
injured ut the railroad depot in this city,
last Tuesday afternoon, by being caught he
tween the cars.
Sheriff Moore will sell the real estate Of
the following persons Mt public sale, on Sa-
turday, the 5th of July, at Fosters Hotel
in this city Robert S. Harris, Peter Burke,
James Mcdowell, deed, ana W. +. jerks.
Carncross and DiXeya minatrels, lG Star
performers, will give an entertainment al
Institute Hall, on Monday evening next, on
which occasion they will appear in u grand
melange of Songs. Dances Bnrlesques, New
Acts, &c.
TIM FouRTH DELAwARE.-R Recruiting fol
the Fourth Delaware Regiment progresses
we are told very satisfactorily Compare
lively, the ranks are filling up much lastel
than those of any-regiment hitherto formed
for three years in this State. If Colone
Hrimshaw shall bc as successful on the field
when he gets his brave men all marshallet
before the foe, as he is and has been in rails
ing fighting regiments for the army, he viii
cover himself with glory.
REcRUTING.-Capt. NJ. b. Gist, lst Lieut.
c. T, Moore and I'd Lieut.. w. IL. Cloward
have opened an office in Front Street, be
tween Market and Shipley in this city, io
the purpose of recruiting company for tn
Fourth Delaware Regiment. Captain Gis
served in the campaign in Mexico, and ais
as an officer in II regiment attached to Gen
ROsecrans in the present war for the Unor
in Virginia, and has seen considerable sci
vice Young men desiring to enlist to IN
hold the banner of their country and sus
tain the government in suppressing hi
rebellion, who are desirous of serving unde
an experienced officer should enroll thej
names with Capt. Gist.
GoDEY FOR JuLY.--We have received tl
July number Of this beautiful Maga2in,
Its embellishments are truly magnificent
The Fashion Plates are also superb, and I
the ladies are of incalculable value, as en-
hibitng the various styles of dress worn
fashionable circles, together with instru
tions for making them. 1t reading matt,
is Of the highest order Of literature. Tn
is good time to commence subscriptions
for in the six numbers from July to Decen
ber are comprised all the fall and wint,
fashions. Now is the time to subscribe.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

Mn EDlToR
This place is becoming
more and more Union in feeling. Some
sensible people here yet You will say,
The Delaware boys under Col. Andrews,
have kept the city in pretty good order.
Even the young ladies seem less offended
al our presence than formerly,
Capt. j. r. GILES, of your city, late OF
the Seminole" has gone up james Riy-
er to take command of the u, s. steamer
Wachusett, and the Naval force there,
consisting of fourteen vessels of war,
the Galena and Monitor included
The Flag Ship of the North Atlantic
Blockading Squadron, the beautiful
" Minnesota Capt. Van Brunt, lies AT
the buoy off city point.
1t is thought General Dix will regulate
matters here, in n prompt, satisfactory
and iudicious manner
How are YOU all in little Delaware Il
our farmers and others there, could SET
the desolation which reigns here, the,
would discard the word and thought o
SeceSsiOn forever, and thank God for thu
many blessings they enjoy under thu
good oM Union flag. People here admi
they have been led astray by designini
politicians, selfish creatures who woull
now, if in their power, take from then
the privileges of freemen, and place then
even in Il worse condition than thei
slaves.
Many of the Confederates l have met
say their eyes are opened, and they la
ment the day when madness, folly anC
infatuation ruled the hour. Let Della
wareans then beware Let old Ken
and Sussex arousc--arouse, "eyen as th,
lion does when he SHAKES the dew from
his NAME" and guard themselves, thei
families and their all, from the designing
plots ofpolitcal demagogues-who woul'
sacrifice them at the altar of party. lie
them awake to the danger Of the syrel
voice of peace, peace, when there can b
1 no peace, until the Union which Wash
Q, ington gave us is ours again
\ Dixie"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

was thrown into prison without knowing
the charge against him
Last Saturday man was hung for
tearing down the U s. flag from the mint
secured piece Of the rope; shall l send
you a piece? He was the only person l
ever saw hung and l witnessed it without
any computations of conscience For
the last year We have had a reign of ter
ror, compared to which the days of Robe
spierre were Paradise. But, thank
God, we are once more living under the
protecting folds Of the glorious Stars and
Stripes-"0rder now reigns in Warsaw.
General Butler is 1.-The right man in the
right place. and l hope he will remain
in command here till the rebellion is en-
tirely crushed out ID.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
1mn NEoEssITY or CAUTION.

A correspondent writing from the camp
before Richmond to the Ledger, speaks oi
the caution required in all the movements
Of General Met lellan, in thiswise;-
From all that could he learned on the
ground yesterday, it seems unlikely that our
army will enter Richmond ai once. A fail.
ure al this time would be terrible thing
for the nation, and McClellans movements,
as the great climax approaches, must be
made with the greatest caution and discrim-
inaton. When the last blow is struck it
will be the camp de groce and end of the
rebellion. II may take fortnight to pre-
pare for The grand climax, but when the
time comes, Richmond will be taken by as
sault, and the country will be electrified
with the tidings of great battle and a
splendid victory. Success is absolutely
within his reach, and you may rest assured
that General Mcclellan will not make or
suffer move that would disconcert his
4 plans. Meanwhile We may expect assaults
On our lines as terrific and iruitless as that
ut Seven Pines and Fair Oaks. Ii was To
me most gratifying circumstance TO find
/ that the Commanding General possesses Ia
completely the confidence of his army
1 Officers and men, so far as | had an oppor-
1 tunlty Of observing, have the same love ant
respect for him that our North Caroini
army has for Burnside, and when you sa,
that you say very much
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
UNION PARTY NOMINATIONS.
For Shsr,G,
LFwIs W. sTIDHAM.
For CoroHsr,
OWEN ZEBLEY.
Emancipation and Colonization

I'm THE STATE OF DELAWARE l AD-
NIT THAT SLAVERY DOES NOT EXIST
As A VALUABLE SOURCE OF PR0sPERl-
TY ADMIT USHEslTATlNGLY THAT
If TOMORROW WE COULD SUBSTITUTE
FOR TIE NEGRO POPULATION OF DELLA
WARE, SLAVE AND FREE. THE SANE
NUMBER OF WHITE MEN. OR HALF The
SAME EUMBER OF WHITE MEN, AND GET
RID OF TaE INFERIOR RACE, ouR
WEALTH WOULD BE QUADRupLED -
hon. James L. Bayord.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

lower end of Delaware, among those whose
education and prejudices have taught
them to regard forced and unpaid labor
as public blessing There will be a
hard fight, but We trust that it will not be
an uncertain one. Let the prayers of all
good and Just men be offered for the tri-
umph Of those who gather under the ban.
ner whose folds bear the glorious legend
If Liberty and Union
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
The rebellion must be saDpr,sssd by the poirer 4
OF La GenaLnmenL on NE Eninn !. a.eaoLged
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GENERAL MEM :.

General Dix's department now includes
Yorktown, Gloucester, Williamsburg aud
West Point,
A ropewalk and sixteen buildings in
Cincinnati we're destroyed by fire on
Monday. Three hundred thousand bush
els of coal also caught fire. Total loss,
$4,000
Secretary Stanton has informed the
House that he has no official information
on the subject Of the organization Of
regiment Of black fugitive slaves, by Gen
eral Hunter, lie says that General Hun
ter had no authority to organize such a
regiment.
Great excitement has been produced in
Memphis by the order suppressing the
circulation Of confederate treasury notes,
and requiring persons to receive permits
il order to pass the guards. On Satur-
day seyenty-four confederate officers aud
soldiers took the oath Of allegiance. -
Brcckinridge arrived at Vicksbnrg on tile
llth. Grand Gulf was shelled on Wed
nesday. Gen. Butler has arrested Dr.
Stone at New Orleans
Reliable information has been received
at headquarters that Jackson has been
reinforced Il second time by 10000 men.
Gen. Fremont is in n very exposed condi-
ton, and in danger of being overwhelmed
by vastly superior force. No reinforce
ments are on the way to him 1t is be
lieved that much Of the Corinth army i,
about to be sent to the Shenandoah val
ley, with its immense supplies Of wheat
until after harvest time.
Col. VIM. w Norris of the 4tl u S
Artillery, commandant at Fort McHenry
has been appointed Breyet Brigadie
General. lie has been forty years III the
army.
by the arrival of the transport steame
Ocean Queen 1T New York, from Ney
Orleans, we have received news to tn
evening of Wednesday, June H. ANON
the passengers by the Ocean Queen ar
Pierre Soulc and the sheriff Of New o.
leans, A. Mar2areau who were arreste
by order Of General Butler, and sent Mort
in charge Of Colonel kinsman We hay
not learned the exact nature of the charg
against Mr. Sont, but it is asserted tha
he was so intimately associated with ii
Secessionists of New Oreans-apparent
acting as their leadcr-as To render hi
particularly dangerous man. Sher
Marzereau was charged with count
nancng recent projects Of the Secessio
ista Both will be taken to Fort Ware
in Boston harbor
A heavy storm prevailed at Cincint
on Wednesday afternoon. The ligl
ming struck the manulactory connect,
with the extensive liquor warehouse
Fletcher Hobart 4 Co; passing throul
the roof it struck one of the stills, causil
its instantaneous explosion. The bur
ing fluid spread in every direction, Al
the workmen barely escaped with tn,
lives The building was speedily co
sumed, the walls falling and erushi
several frame houses adjoining. A v
man who resided in one of these hous
was killed BY this time the warehou
Of the same firm, on Front street, "
completely enyeloped in flames, and W
entirely destroyed, consuming 1000 ba
rels of whisky, 200 barrels of lmsced O
100 barrels Of lard oil, 20 barrels of 60
oil, besides quantity of alcohol Al
other stock.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS ROOKs.

Comprising History, Biography, Trayel.
Poetry, the latest and best standard Novels, Far.
mer's aud Cook Books, Mechanical and Arobi.
ieotural Works, Juvenile Books in great variety
School and Text Books, Fauily and Pocket
Bibles, in all styles of binding Prayer Books.
LYNN Books, Of all denominations; beautiful
Presentation and illustrated Books; Blank
Work, OF all kinds ON hand and made Ia anv
pattern
Bey@ Biadiag done Neatly in ann Siyis. -S,su
PAPER BAGS OF ALL SIZES.
Cards neatly Written or Engraved.
Orders from the country or elsewhere vii
receive prompt attention.
A. d. INSLEE,
Bookseller and Stauoner,
No. Cos Market Street.
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
stirring order by GEN. Kearney

HgADquAarERs THIRD Division, Third CoRPs,
CAMP BEAR RICHMOND, Va, June o. 1862.
GENERAL ORDER No. l5.--Brave regiments
Of the division, you have won for us high
reputation. The country is satisfied your
friends ut home are proud OF you.
After two battles and victories, purchased
with much blood, you may be counted as
veterans
appeal. then, to your experience, to your
personal observation, to your high lnleiii,
gence. To put in practice on the battlefield
the discipline you have acquired in camp
1t will enable yon to conquer with more GER
tainty and less loss.
2. "Shoulder straps and cheyrons,' you
are marked men, you must ever be III the
front.
Colonels and field officers, when it comes
TO the bayonet, lead the charge; at other
times, circulate among your men, anu super
wise and keep officers and men TO their con
stituted commands, stimulate the laggard,
brand the coward, direct the brave, prevent
companies from huddling up" or mixing
3. Marksmen, never in the fight cheaper
your rifles when you fire, make sure ana
hit. In woods aud abattis one man in three
is to fire, the others reserve their loads To
repel an onset or to head rush IL is Will
short rushes, and this extra fire, from tint
10 llulei luut huNH blouhu 10 Bhlhtu. i-HN
man up in the first line, none delaying, share
danger alike then the peril and loss will b'
small.
4. Men you are brave individuals in th'
ranks, whose worth and daring, unknown
perhaps to your superiors, but recognized
by your comrades, influence more thal
others. | know that you exist. hay
watched you in the fire your merit is SUR
to have lis recompense. Your comrades a
the bivouac will report your deeds, and
will gladden. your families; in the end yo
will be brought before the country
). Color-bearers of regiments, bear then
proudly in the fight erect and delantly i
the first line. 1t will cast terror into til
: opponents to see it sustained and carrie
forward. Let II be the beacon light Of eac
regiment. The noblest inscriptions on You
/ banner are the traces Of the balls.
= G. Again noble division, wish you SUI
/ cess and new victories, until, the cause {
: our sacred Union being triumphant, you re
;, turn honored TO your homes.
i BY order of Iirgadier General kearne.
w. H. STuRGES, A. A. A. q.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

Gay CHEAP JOHNS Is the greAtest place :,
town. FSs 10
sel57 Cheap John sells more Boots and sbo..
than.any other store in Delaware. 'n0es
BeS- Cheap John has the greatest stock =,
my other store Ia Delaware VI
bsS- Cheap John ia the sole agent for the ha.
spool Cotton made in the world, at 4l2 Kin
Street. mug
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

Having received the nomination of the
Unconditional Union Party for the Office of
Sheriff of New Castle County, | hereby re-
turn my thanks for the generous support
given me at the nomination election, and
pledge myself that, if elected, l will perform
the duties of the Office with fidelity and to
the utmost of my ability, and will under any
and all circumstances stand by the Union
aud the Constitution.
LEWIS W. SmpnAM
st, Georges Hundred, June IL, 1862
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

Is IT possible that any soldier can be so
foolish as to leave the city without q supply
of lloLLowAY's OINTMENT AND PILLS Who
ever does so will deeply regret it. These
medicines are the only certain cure for
Bowel Complaints, Fevers, Sores and
Scurvy. Only 25 cents per Box or Pot.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
tNTEREsTING LETTER FROM NEW
ORLEANS.

r. Emmet Robinson, Esq, of this city,
received, few days ago, letter from Il
friend now at New Orleans, but formerly
of this city. In view Of the interest which
attaches to the letter and the general in
formation it contains much of which is
not found in the published accounts from
that city-we have been permitted to
publish the following portions of it:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
NEw ORLEANS, June 10, 1869
My DEAR Cousin

Your favor Of May 18th, and accom-
panying papers, came duly to hand, and
assure you we were oyerjoyed to hear
from you again. ] am glad to hear that
you are all well. am happy to inform
you that am not, never have been, nor
never intended to be in the army against
my country, although have been Cap
tain of militia company. On the LIST
Of March, we were ordered into camp
near the city, and after sticking it ont six
weeks, resigned rather than 20 into
Confederate service. | was at once ar
rested as an Abolition Union spy and
confined in the Parish or County prison,
till liberated by the United States author
tiles always was, am now, and always
| intend to he II Union man. Every mal
here was compelled to belong to com
pany, and men were dragged from theil
beds and forced into the ranks. What.
ever secession sentiments have written
you heretofore were for the purpose o
securing my safety, rs every man o
Northern birth was under suspicion, and
their letters examined before being for
warded, SO | am informed and severa
persons We're arrested for writing Uniol
sentiments, and either imprisoned or sen
out of the country.
Since the lst Of July last, I have don
4 general commission business and mad
money. After my liberation by Glen
Butler, he appointed me to place in hi
; service at $l25 per month and rations
II in no way interferes with my business
Business is dull and there is no prospec
I of its reyiying, as all our cotton and suga
E is burnt. Provisions are scarce and higl
l there is no flour in the market. Tn
t needy have been hountifuly supplied b
+ Gen Butler since his occupation. Fo
( four weeks before lie came, we ran out
Il Hour and could not buy any at any price
e occasionally our friends would send us
e small loaf; in the meantime we mad
: bread of corn meal and boiled rice.
p self constituted committee styling then
y selves the Committee of Public Safety,
e had previously bought up all the -four an
l. other desirable provisions ostensibly fC
i the public good, but they took good cal
t to secure the lions share for themselves.
e am glad to have il to say that some
t them are now doing penance at Fo
+ Jackson, at the invitation of Gen. Butte
r The same committee also sat in iudgmel
upon their fellow citizens and any Villa
/. either of high or low degree who had an
Z revenge to crafty, had only to make
1 complaint against their victim, and /
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
Death of Lient. sproston.


Commander Dupont las forwarded to the Navy
Department report ffom Lieut. Com. Anmen,
Of tie U $. gunhoat Seneca, at Muypott Minis,
81. Johns RIVER, Florida, announcing the death
Of Litut. John &. Sproston, the executive oilici
Of that vessel. TN June Slh he left in command
OF three boats, with acting Master j. II, Rogers,
Masters Mate Fiske, ana forty men; with small
arms. lie was accompanied by thirty men from
the Patr0on The object WAS the capture of n
man named George Hurton. the captain ofa com
pany of reb.ls now in the vicluliy Of Back
Greek | was Informed that llnrtoh boasted of
having hung a negro pilot who was captured nj
the time OF the death Of Lieut.. Com Budd near
SMYRNA, and on that account wished him as a
prisoner for the purpose of securing the general
tranquility Of the persons along the river, most
of whom doubt not, would willingly aoknowl-
edge the GoyeInmtn of the United States, were
they not in fear oil violence from men OF this
character.
Lieut.. Sproston landed at early daylight and
proceeded rapidly with his party to the house OF
lIurtou The latter, ii appears, was apprlset OF
his coming, aud met him Mt the door armed with
a double. barrelled guu, two pistols and bowie
knife Upon the demand Of Lieut.. Sprosion to
surrender himself prisoner, llurton fired n
him with a pistol the ball entering high up in
the left bre ist and killing him instantly, Hurtor
dischar led the other piilOl and gun without fur
ther Injury To our party, ana was Instantly
wounded 10 four places and brought on board
He is supposed to be mortally wounded. seVe-
raj shots we're fired from Hurton's house by per
sons who escaped, Hurtons firing upon Lieut.
Sproston, supported as he was by large force
was "a wilful murder aud involved the necessity
for his own destruction.
Commander Dupont, writing of Lieut.. Spros
ton says: n lie was an able, brave aud devote'
officer, from the State of Maryland. lie hat
come under my observation on the China station
in 1858. lie was distinguished while in com
maud Of Que of the boats which destroyed th'
rebel privateer under the guns of the PensaeolI
nayy-yard, in September, 1861, aud his Who'll
conduct during the war has been gallant ant
mpritorous. consider him great loss TO til
fleet and TO the service"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
A. D. INsLEE.
WuWIusAIt HUu htIHIT UehTer IN
Books, Stationery, Bank Rool,

BOOKS, oJatlonery, Bank Books.
Writing aud Wrapping paper, FancJ
Articles, &c.
No. G03 .Narle, ST., opposite Baph d,
D.iardr, DiIminyion, Dd.
Begs leave to call the attention of the public ia
his large assortment of
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
PRESERVE THE HAIR
SIMMs' BOTANIC HAIR TONIC

ANOTHER CERrlfiGATE OF ITS GREAT VALUE
Read ths testimony Of H. G ALLEN, we'll known every
here dispenser Of Razor Powder Sc or 90 10 sn
lie will tell you all Ahuut Il.
WILMINGTON DsI, January 2eth 1867
10 The dMicted-Ne Great Balm Of GiieqA
This is to rsrty that my wife, about sike,n Years
past has lost the greater portion OF her hair and had l
come almost entirely bald And in order to restore III
spsnta vast amount of money various remedies 10 s
penish the hair but finding that all the publication 10
different papers Throughout the country, Ia reference ID
restoring the hair proved inte aud of account alter
fair trial thought last resort that would try slNMs
BorsSc HAIR Toxic, and after using two oilss the bald
portion Of her head IA entirely covered with hair from M,
to eight inches long in the natural toor.
E. G. ALLEN
Acw Castle County, IS. The STATE Of Deiagdre.
Be it remembered that the 2glh of January, A. b
1862, personally came before ,he subscriber Edmund
Allen, who being duly sworn saith that the statement
made to tue abovs certificate aud by him subscribed i
true, Sworn and knbscribtd the city Of Wilmington
Delaware. the day aud year aforesaid, before,
ABRAHAM STAATB,
Justice Of the Peace
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
DIED.

MASON-On Wednesday morning, in this
city, LoTriF, infant daughter of Lewis
Mason, aged two and half months.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
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A CARD.

The undersigned hereby tenders his CRATE.
lul acknowledgements TO his friends and the
Union voters Of New Castle Comfy gener-
ally, for the very liberal support they gave
him al the Union nomination election for
Sheriff on Saturday last lie also renews
his pledge to abide by the nomination, and
will cheeriully give 10 his successful compe-
titor--Lews w. Slidham-a hearty aud
cordial support, and earnestly desires all his
friends to do tine same.
SAMUEL ALLEN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
Correspondence of ihe Journal aud Statesman.
From Virginia

NORFOLK, VA, 9th June, 1862
Mr.. EDlToR
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
To the Union Voters of New Castle Co.

0AMUEL ALI.EN.
Mill Creek Hundred, June ls, lsG2
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20
sImIms' ROtaniC Hair TOnIc.

THIS extraordinary preparation has proved beyond q
doubt the only remrdy that will the hsr 10 g0w
again whore II has fallen oil become thin. Il curli
nehy humOrs, scalp diseases, removes dandfu and Ill
other impedmens to healthy head oi hair. Sold IL
Dl. BOTTLES at - cents, and pint bottles at 81.
DIR. \. Slams Il son,
Sole Manufacturers, Fourth and King sls,
Wilmington, Del
Sold by d. y. BUXTON aud coHGILL son, Do,e
and Dealers everywhere fehi.