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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14

OLD WORDS WITH NEW DEFINITIoNs.-Water
"A clear fluid, once used as drink.
Honesty-An excellent joke.
Rural Felicity-Potatoes aud turnips.
Tongue-A little horse who his continually
running away.
Dentist-A person who finds work for his own
teeth by taking out those Of other people.
My Dear-An expression used by man and
wife at the commencement of q quarrel.
Policeman-A man employed by the corpora
tion to sleep in the open air.
Bargain-A ludicrous transaction, in which
each party thinks he has cheated the other.
D0ctOr-A man who kills you to-day to save
you from dying tomorrow.
Author-A dealer in words, who often gets
paid in his own coin.
Frend-A person who will not assist you,
because he knows your love will excuse him.
Editor-A poor wretch, who empties his brain
in order to fill his stomach.
| Wealth-The most respectable quality of man.
Bonnet-A female head-dress for the front
seats of an opera.
Criic-A bad dog that goes unclaimed, and
barks at everything he does not comprehend.
Esquire-Everybody, yet nobody equal to
Colonel.
Jury-Twelve prisoners in box to try one or
more ut the bar.
States Evidence-A wretch who is pardoned
for being baser than his comrades.
Public Abuse-Ths mud with which every
traveller is spattered on the road to destruction.
Modesty-A beautiful flower that fiourishes in
secret places.
Lawyer-A learned gentleman, who rescues
your estate from your enemy and keeps it him
self.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
MONEY.

In Richm end, money has become, literally,
the "flthy lucre" the Bible described it some
thousands Of years ago. Loaferdorn, to use a
strong expression, is "ousy" with it, and beg
gars have ceased to beg for it. The enterprising
newsboy, who sells you your morning papers,
will "break" you "iifty" if your change is scarce
and forthwith produces wallet bursting with
shinplasters. The little picanninny, to whom
you throw you bride rens at the hotel entrance,
when you come to cast him the pittance no ex-
poets, disturbs your gravity by whipping from
his pocket, with look of business wallet of
overpcwering size, and adding the shinplaster to
his collection. The market women reek with
the shinplasters, and the shop. keepers draw them
lazily over their counters, as though tired of
taking the shinplasters into their tills.
The pursuit of the shinplasters has come to be
pain, and their possession has ceased to be q
pleasure. The good of Mammon is held by no
affinity to the shinpaster. II lacks the essential
of sound-the clear jingle Of the silver dollar, the
'thud" Of the gold eagle, and the modest 'clink"
Of the copper penny. Alack rare is the slvery
laugh of the specie heard, except by the miserly
hoarders, as they stir the coin up in their hidden
Golfers, lulling it to sleep with the tune of the
"0ld Hundred"-per eentum.
Could specie return to the marts of trade,
again permeAte the channels Of commerce, and
ring its glad laugh upon the counters of traffic,
the eyes of the tradesman would sparkle and di-
late, the beggar would grow eager and impor--
tunate for aims, and even the garroter would ap-
ply his skill with renewed desperation and des-
patoh.-Riesmoad Examiner.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14

THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK, No. III Mar
ket Street, Wilmington, Delaware Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
cept Sundays, from 3 o'clock, A. NJ, till p.
NJ. On Tuesday evenings from to o'clock,
and on Saturday evenings from to o'clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment of necessary expenses, are all to be d-
vided among the depositors. Dividends are de-
clared semi-annually, in the months of April and
October. Two dividends Of 8 per cent each for
& months (being at the rate Of per cent per
annum) have been made, payable October l.,
1861, and April l, 1862.
The Charter enaets that no member Of the
Board of Managers shall be entitled to receive
any profit or emoument for his services as such,
or be allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers William s. Hilles, Edward Belts,
Rli Todd, Joseph W. Day, Charles W. Rowland,
Thomas W. Bowers, George W. Bush, Edward
Moore, Leonard E. Wales, Clement B. Smyth
DR.. j. F. Vaughan, James Scott, VIM. Candy.
WILLIAM S. HiLLEs, President.
GEORGE W. BUSH, Vice President
JOIN P. MoLEAR, Treasurer
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
THANKSGIVING DAY.
PhUUIAMAIlON,
BY MS ExoRLLENOY, WILLIAM BURTON, GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE or DELAWARE.
PROCLAMATION,


BY MS EXoELLENCy, WILLIAM BURTON, u0vEnNoI
OF THE STATE or DELAWARE.
The duty of Christian people and the OBJ
servance OF long established custom, alike de-
mand that day Of thanksgiving and praise be
set apart to Almighty God for His wonderful
goodness and mercy extended to ut during the
past year.
Although our national calamities have been
great, and brethren of n once happy aud united
country have been arrayed in deadly strife
against each other, whereby gloom, and sorrow,
and mourning, have saddened many hearts and
dnrkened many hcarthstones, yet We of Della
ware, through His Divine goodness, have been
spared the dead ravagcs Of war. While many
OF our sister States have experienced the terrible
effect of His christening hand in punishment of
our manifold sins aud wickedness, He has
grnciously shielded us from invasion from with
out and convulsions within. Visible and mani
fest are the blessings which He has layishy
bestowed upon us during the year now ap-
proaching its close. lie has blessed us with
sunshine and with rain. He has continued to US
the inestimable eDjoyments of good health and
sound reason. He has spared us from disease,
pestilenoe and famine. He has bountifully re-
warded the industry of the husbandman and
caused the earth to bring forth her richest fruits,
storing our garners and filling the land with
plenty. He has protected our institutions of
leurnlhB hnu relglOhi prOspereu tue arts ana
sciences, aud repaid the labors of the mechanic
and workingmnn.
In view of these and countless other manifes-
tations of His loving Kindness so graciously
vouchsafed unto US, and in grateful recognition
thereof, I, WILLIAM BUaroN, Governor of the
State of Delaware, do hereby appoint THURS
DAY, THE 9th DAY OF NOVEMBER next,
as day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise to
Almighty God, and do earnestly request, that
the people of this State will on that day, abstain
from their usual vocntions, and assembling in
their accustomed places of public worship, unite
in fervent prayers of thanksgiving and praise to
the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, and
especially, that with humble aHd eontrite hearts
they dsyOutly beseech Him to restore speedy
and honorable peace to our distracted country.
In testimony whereof have hereto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal Of the State Of
Delaware to be affixed.
Done at Dover, this twenty-ninth day of
October, in the year of our Lord one
IL. 81 thousand eight hundred and sixty-two,
and in the eighty-seyenth year of the
independence of said State
WILLIAM BURTON.
By the Governor,
EDWARD RIDGELY
Secretary Of State.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
j. t. HEALD'S
November List of New Books.

November List of New Books.
The Old Merchants Of Ne,o York City, by Sir
Walter Barrett Clerk.
Eyes and Ears, by Henry Ward Beecher.
Country Lining and Country Thinking, by
Gail Hamilton, author of Patience of Hope SC.
The Patience Of Hope with an introduction by
j. G. Whittier by author of Country Living and
Country Thinking, Present Heaven, sc.
Miriam, by Marion Harland, author of Alone
Nemesis, Hidden Path, Moss Side, &c., SC.
Samuel Irenarus Prime, author of Power of
Prayer, Old White Meeting House, SO.
The SlaUe Powsr, its character, career and pro-
5a5le designs, being an attempt to explain the
real issues involved in the American Contest, by
J. E. Cairness, NJ. A.
Lectures on Moral Science, by Mark Hopkins,
L. L. D.
The Wild Wdgoner Of The AUegaaies, a Poem
of Seventy-six, by Thos, Buchanan Read.
The Twin Lieutendnts, or the Soldiers Bride,
by Alex. Dumas, author of Andre de Taverny,
sc.
Aldre de TdVeray, or the doacnfab Of French
Monarchy, by Alex. Dumas, author of Twin
LieutenaDts, SC.
Orley Farm, novel, by Anthony Trollope,
author of North America, Castle Richmond, &C.,
Sc.
Les MiseaJles, five parts complete. by v,
Hugo.
Military Books in great variety.
School Books of every kind always on hand
All choice New Books received as soon at
issued at
Wholesale and Retail Book Store,
42l Market St.. Wilmington. Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
CRITTENDEN'S
PHILADELPHIA COMMERCIAL
COLLIE q e,
NJ r. corner 9TH & Chestnut SITS,

PHILADELPHIA.
THIS INSTITUTION,
Which was ESTABLISHED in ls4 and Is consequently
In tho eighteenth year Of its existence, numbers among
its graduates hundreds Of the most successful Merchants
and Business Men Of eur Country.
TIE OBJECT
ofthe Institution is solely to afford young facilities
for thorough preparation for business.
THE BRANCHES TAUGHT
Are Book KEEPING applicable to the various depart
nents OF rade PBNMANsfIP both plain and ornamental
COMMERCIAL Law, MATHEMATICS, NAVIGATION, OvIL EN1l
HEgRING DRAwINa PHoNOdRPHY, and MODERN hANduAdBs-
THE SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION
pecuia classes set lessons made use Of but
each student taught individually that he may com
at any time and attend at whatever hours are
most convenient
CATALOGUES
Are Issued annually after the 18th of April containing
names the students for the year and full particulars
terms &c. and may be obtained at any time by address,
ng the Principal
IN EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION,
Wide spread reputation and the lengthy experience Of he
Principal this Institution offers facilities superior TO any
other In the country for young wishing to prepare
for business and to obtain at the time
ohich will proVe recommendation for them to any Mer
oanto House.
aa- CRrTEsDENs Series of 7feaiises BooK-KEEPIsG
widely circulated than any other work on the
subject, for sale at the College.
s. HODGES CRITTENDEN,
AhorHey-dt-LoW,
PRINCIPAL.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
BUSINESS MATTERS,
The Great Family Physic.
SIMMS' VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS

1illEsE PILLS are prepared from pure ingredients
l. known only in the vegetable Kingdom. They ao
specifically the Liver, Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels
Digestive Organs and Skin, mparting healthy action
to every organ. They never debate or weaken; but
gives tone and energy the entire system increasing the
appetite in every and strengthening the system gem
orally They operate pleasantly and mildly but thor
oughy aud efactuay, without gripping sckenng, weak
ening levng the bowels cotive keeping the system
regular and healthy In this consists their superiority
all other Pills They perfect antidote for sick
headache curing the most For all Bilious
complaints Nervousness Colds Irregularities of Females
and all arising from torpid Liver, they will be
found to be very valuable. They elegantly sugar
coated.
Capt John Cone of the steamer John A. Warner Capt.
Wm Noble, we'll known in this city, and hundreds Of
others say they the best easiest and most complete
purgative pills they have used Capt Gone finds
them very yauble n keeping off the fevers incident to
the Peninsula he is with his steamboat. Sold
in boxes with full directions at % cents five for 81
Sold by medicine dealers throughout the country. Pre-
pared only by
Dr. j. SIA1MS & SON,
Physicians and Druggists, and dealers in Pure Family
Medicines, Fourth and King Streets,
jy25. Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
S-T-186o-X.
DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERs

They purify, strengthen, and nvgorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change of water and
diet
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath, and acility of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Nor
bus
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restorer. They are made of pure
St. Croix Rum, the celebrated Caisnya Bark,
roots and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure
of beverage, without regard to age or time of
day. Particularly recommended to delicate
persons requiring gentle stimulant. Sold by
all Grocers and Druggists. Sold in Whining
ton, Del. by
Dr. A. II, Grimshaw s. Co.,
Rice & Harlan,
G. B. Thompson,
Edward Bringhurst & Co.,
Alfred Walton,
". C. Gilpin,
Johu L. RUSSELL
Edward McInnl,
Dir. j. Simms u Son,
W. ii. Almond & Co.,
And by the Proprietors,
P. II. DRAKE s. CO.,
jy15-6m. No. 2n2 Broadway, N. Y.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
NnTIOR.

NOTICE is hereby given that owning to the unsettled
N state of the country and the TACT that all the ma
teria used in the manufacture of my goods has to be
paid cash. coupled also with the fact that u cent per
b OH both soap aud candles has be paid TO tha Gov
ernment whether the sale Is made time or not the
subscriber shall and after the first day of October
next, make his conditions of sale cash. will put my
goods the very lowest price in order to compensate as
far rs possible for the change made in my terms
sept9-4m R. d. HICKS,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
A. D. 1NsLEE,

A. ID. INSLEE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Books, Stationery, Blank Books,
Writing and Wrapping paper, Fancy
Articles, Sc.
No. 603 Market S., opposite Bank o.
Delaware, Wilmington, Del.
Begs leave to call the attention of the public to
his large assortment of
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
Comprising History, Biography, Travels,
Poetry, the latest and best standard Novels, Far
mer's and Cook Books, Mechanical and Archi-
tectural Works, Juvenile Books in great variety,
School and Text Books, Family and Pocket
Bibles, in all styles of binding; Prayer Books,
Hymn Books, Of oil denominations; beautiful
Presentation and Illustrated Books; Blank
Work, of all kinds on hand and made to any
pattern.
gsy~ Binding done Neatly in any Style. @g5a
PAPER BAGS OF ALL SIZES.
Cards neatly Written or Engraved.
Orders from the country or elsewhere will
receive prompt attention.
A. D. INSLEE,
Bookseller and Statoner,
No. 603 Market Street,
Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
FOR RENT.

The whole portion Of we'll located private rssl
denee Market Street, will be rented on reasonable
terms If application be made soon. ,,a
my-26-tf Apply at, No. 2Os KING STREET.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
Spet iaI Nutlrrs.
NEWARKACADEMY.
Prof. Edward D. Porter, Principal
FALL SESSION 1860,

FALL SESSION 1860.
THE Fall aud Winter SESSION of this Institution will
L coinmeuce OH the first WEDNESDAY Of November,
and continue nve months.
The buildings and grounds have been placed in com
plete order and filled up with furniture especially
adapted for the comfort aud convenience of students
Rooms furnished for the older boys in Colleges
private study from the confusion and restraint
school room.
The Course of Instruction is thorough and practical
ege or fer the active duties of the farm shop or count
ing house.
Is furnished with Library OF 1900 volumes and one Of
the best collections Chemical and Philosophical appa-
ratus in the United Staes-thus afording facilities
acquiring complete Scientific aud Mathematical educa.
tion far superior to NEST schools in country.
The best Teachers will be employed and labor
spared the proper moral mental and physical
training of the young entrusted to his Terms
moderate For circulars and Information address,
EDWARD d. PORTER,
Apl3 Newark Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
lMINaToN MARKET


Thursday, November 49, 1862.
There has been change in the Flour and Grain mar
ket since last
Wheat Flour per 81 2jCnTT5
Rye Flour per 00lI 26
Wheat per bushel so
Rya. -. ... -. -.
Corn Meal per bbl, 1926
=" - bushe,....,.... ..'.....b0
Corn, per bushel ...........- ........ ......,.1O
OATS - '
Clover Seed per Lushe... g.. ....."..."........425
Flax .......",,.,i aOu2OO
Tlmothy" " ........... ,........., .lss@2OO
Millet, " .2btD 80
Herd 1fasa -
Orchard 't ...,........ .,.... l.oOa zuO
Beans, " 90 ,,,,...-.,-........... .s7G1 LOO
canary "
Hemp ' .........u........... ........"2.b .bOg3Ob
Iurnp peri
HOPS per
No. Maekerel per bbl,.... $1,000
a. " ....... ......... ,. ..........6.5O to 100
'.,..'''o w
Herring, per bb '''' TO 9uO
Potatoes, per bushe, sOc@slO0
nay per io'oV
straw per so.oO 10 o'gl
nafhc Ocean duanO, per
Peruvian HuanO
Bone Dust ................,........ ."..s5.OO |
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
LOCAL AFFAIRs,

FIREMENs FAIR-A fair for the benefit of the
Water Witch Fire Company, will be held in the
City Hail. commencing ON Monday, December
22d, and continuing for one week. The proceeds
of the fair are to be devoted to the purchase of
a new engine and hose carriage. The Water
Witch is one Of our oldest and most efficient
companies and are really in want of new appara-
tus The maintenance Of an efficient Fire De-
partment is essential to the safety of life and
property, and we hope our citizens will take this
view and literally assist the Water Witch in this
enterprise. Go everybody. t. dcC22*
SEVEN HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS Sick IN CANT
Young men, be warned in time, supply your
selves with Holloway's Pills and Ointment
They are guaranteed to cure the worst cases Of
Sores, Ulcers, Scurvy, Fevers and Bowel Com-
plants. Only 20 cents per Box or Pot 2l8
LOOK AT THIS.
WATER RENTERS TAKE NOTICE.
All persons who have sold property during the
present year, supplied with the Brandywine Wa
ter, must give notice in writing at the office of
the Water Department, Tenth and King Streets,
with the name of the purchaser, before the 5Oth
day of November, otherwise they will be liable
for the Water Rent for the year 1868, as no al
teration will be Imade in any bill after the said
30th day of November, 1862 Also, any person
wishing to discontinue any part of their Water
Rent, must give notice as above stated, and pay
$500 for having the pipes cut off.
A. PRlTCHARD,
Superintendent of Water Works
Nov. 11.-lm.
Mails Close at Wilmington Post Office.
GOING NORTH.
For Philadelphia, at G. .55 A. NJ.
" Philadelphia, New York aud Way, at 1913
A. NJ.
For Philadelphia, at 3.45 P. NJ.
Philadelphia and New York, at $40 p. NJ.
GONG SoUTH.
Peninsular to Salisbury, Md, at s. 20 A. NJ.
Peninsular to New Castle. Middletown, Dover,
Smyrna. Odessa, Townsend, KirkwoOd and Clay
ton, ut 4.45 P. NJ.
For ElktOn and Baltimore, at $50 A. NJ.
For Baltimore and Washington, at Il. 90 M.
For Elkton, Baltimore and Washington, al
$40 P. NJ.
For Henry Clay Daily, at 1000 A. M
For Unionville and Kennett Square Daily
at 1890 P. NJ.
For Coohranvlle on Monday and Friday, a
1000 A. NJ. A. II. GRlMSHAW, P. NJ.
November 11.-lm.
B6y@ CHEAP JOHNS is the greatest place IL
town.
Rds" Cheap John sells more Boots and shoei
than any other store in Delaware.
Basn Cheap John has the greatest stock O
any other store in Delaware
HGy- Cheap John is the sole agent for the be-
Spool Cotton made IN the world, at 4l2 King
Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
Dur Ueek(u almunoC,
Martltr ElTteIItNemcc.

vi u " tfIIIt
Hon sh lin A. NJ
ARRIVED SINCE OUR LAST.
Brig James Bless, Hatch, in ballast
sehr Caroline Hall, Lawson, In ballast.
schr Thos Page, Frame, oak slaves.
Schr J Scott Rothbell, oak staves
sehr L Sturveyant CorsOn, repairs.
Sip Victory Sutton, coal.
Bge Union Jack, Hinkel, coal.
Bge Clara, Fout, coal.
Bge Mary Strise shOrkel, coal.
lge Nelson, Bradley, In ballast.
sloOp Mary Warner, David Stephenson, from Philadel
phiA, with mdze TO Charles Warner.
soop Fame, Riley, from Philadelphia, with mdse to
Warner.
scor Planter, Merrihew, from Philadelphia with mdzs
u Il. & q. W. Bush.
sloop Mary Ann, Merribsw, from Philadelphia, with
mdze to q 4 Bush
CLEARED
Bg0 Village Bell, -, will sail to-day for Baltimore,
Md, with cargo hay from Il Nelds & Co, for the u
s Goyel nment.
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puILADELpHIA MARKET.

Thursday, November l3, 1862
FLOUR, &c.-Four sold at S61s94G6.50 for superhne
Rye Flour sold at $3.50 and Corn Meal at $3.50 " Dbl
dRAS.-Wheat sold at s1d6@Sl4s for reds. Rye sold
at 91q99c for Penna Corn sold at 74e for yellow Oats
sold at 4l6Di2c for Pennsylvania.
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10th DIVIDEND.

DELAWARE FIRE Insurance Cos
Wilmington. Nov. list, 1862.
THE DIRECTORS of the Delaware Fire Insurance Com
i pany have this day declared Dividend Of five per
cent out Of the profits for the last six months, clear q
Government tax payable to the stockholders or their
legal representatives on or after the 10th inst.
nov44t JOHN McLEAR, Secretary.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
NOTICE !
CHANGE OF HOUR

On Wednesday, October LIST.
=, .U,. ON and alter WEDNESDAY.
ss+5zsRS7e " October LIST. the Steamer
r. IN ARIEL, will run as follows:
S.Ss.s57fz557s Leave Wilmington, from
Issss King Street wharf, at T. A. M.
kssafEAa zzzi4A and Chester at 8 10 A, NJ.
Returning, leave PhilaGa, RON Ohesnot street
wharf at ., p. NJ,
stopping at Marcus Hook and Chester ataoout an hour
after the time named, each way.
Fare between Philadelphia Wilmington, AZ cents
Return trip tickets, ~ cents
Fare between Wilmington and Chestef or hook' ~ een
Return trip tickets, 81 cents.
S Return trip tickets good only for the day they
dated.
Fa-Breakfast provided on board.
Freight taken at the usual low rates. Shippers arc
uuesed to have their goods sent to Gheanut street Wharf
by or before 130 p NJ TO insure theI coming down same
day. and have receipts with each load OF goods as all
goods not receptsd for will be at owners risk slip re-
ceps be procured at the office at Wilmington OF Pha
deDhia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14

SAVE YOUR MoNEY.--hemember the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the office of William
McOauley, Esq, No. COG Market street, Will
mington, Del, and is opened every day to re-
eoive deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and FIVE per cent. interest paid
on the same from the day of deposit.
WIN. McCAULLEY, President.
JOHN p RUTH. Seev
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
MONHY WANTED.

cEvERAL sums from 5000 to $40 900 be loaned OF
y good Real Estate security Any person having money
on hand can have 1t safely invested by applying TO
VIM MoCAULLEY,
apS COG Market Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
FOR RENT.

A GROCERY STORE, at the corner of 10th and Market
II Street. and good set of fixtures for sale. Enquire
of WIN. RICE
oct3l-1m. 10th and Market.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-14
Farm for Rent.

THE FARM belonging to the UNITED STATE, near
i Rinp's Point Lower Penns Neck, Salem Co, n j..
will be leased from ne tDenty day Of March, 1853
for term Of Ten Years such time may be deter
mined by the Secretary of War. The undersigned will
receive PROPOSALS until of the 29th day Of No
vember 1862. For further information apply to
Il. MUHLENBRUCH
U. g. Asst Engineer at Fort Delaware, Del