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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
influence of Marriage.

Habit and long life together are more neces-
sary TO happiness, and even to love, than is gen
orally imagined. No one is happy with the oh
ject Of his attachment, until he has passed days,
and, above ALL many days of misfortune with
her. The married pair must know each other to
the centre Of their sOuls-the mysterious veil
which covered the two spouses 10 the primitive
church, must be raised in its nmost folds. how
closely soever 1t may be kept drawn to the rest
of the world. What on account of fit Of ca.
price, or burst of passion, am | to be exposed to
the fear of losing my wife aud my children, and
to renounce the hope Of passing my declining
days with them Let no one imagine that fear
will make me become better husband. No;
we do not attach ourselves to a possession which
we are in danger Of losing-the soul of Il man,
as well as his body, is incomplete without his
wife; he has strength, she has beauty; he COM
bats the enemy and labors in the field, but he
understands nothing of domestic life his COM
panlon Is waiting to prepare his repast and
sWeeten his existence. lie has crosses, aud ths
partner of his life is there to soften them his
days may be sad and troubled, but in the ohaste
arms OF his wife he finds comfort and ropose.
without woman, man would be rude, gross sol-
tary. Woman spreads around him the flowers
OF existence rs the oreepers of the forests which
decorate the trunks OF sturdy oaks with their
perfumed garlands Finally, the Christian pair
live and die united together they reap the
fruits of their union in the dust they lay side
by side and ther arc united beyond tho tomb.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

GENERAL KOssEAU HAS NO COMPROMISE IN
hlA-festerday engaged in pleasant two
houis chat with General Rosseau, and found him
an agreeable and entertaining conversationist.-
There is no compromise in him except in The
Onion. He holds that rebel has no right under
our Constitution. Eight or ten OF the gentry
called on him near Mitchelsville, and COM
menced using treasonable language. The Con
eral perempiorily ordered them to cease, as he
had heard oil he wanted of such talk.
"Well, but General, understood you are a
kcntuckian you don't go in for any abolition
document like Lincoln has just issued, do YOU 2"
"No matter, sir, what | like, you have no
light to complain"
why, you don't approve of their stealing our
negroes do you Y">
81 approve. sir OF anything my Government
does to Put down rebellion aud anything yon
lore. hate" ''
landau
"Well, cir, if we wanted them, | 20 in for
that too; take everything you have aud drive
you to the dominions Of JEFF. Davis, whom You
love so much and SO far as lies in my power,
will drive every one of you beyond our lines,
according to all rules of war, where you cannot
do us injury as spies, Yes, sir, would send
you all to JEFF. Davis or bell"-Cor. Cmeinnati
Commsreial.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

The steamer Ocean Queen. from Aspinwall, re.
ports that heavy gale had visited that part of
the country. Two vessels were wrecked. and the
u s brig Bliubridge was abandoned after her
stores and guus had been thrown overboard.
A special dispatch to a New York raper says
thar two and half millions Of unsigned $4,000
certificates of Indebtedness have been stolen from
the Treasurers deck at Washington.
The Virginia House of Representatives have
passed resolutions asking Senator Carlile to re-
sign, on the ground that he has MT fulfilled his
pledges, and shown himself sufficiently in favor
ofputting down the rebellion.
Several steamers sailed south from New York
on Saturday evening, for the Banks expedition.
The City of Washington sailed for LIVERPOOL
on Saturday with S92O,OOO
The town Of Lockhaven has been visited by n
heavy colangraiior, destroying a large part Of
the town.
Lately au attack was made by a regin. spt of
cavalry, and another of infantry, on the rebels
at Cold Knob, in Greenbrier county, Va, and a |
large number of prisoners and much material
we're captured,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
GEORGE FRANcIs TRAIN

The parties who brought this small apollo
gy for man to our city, have brought the
citizens under large tribute of obligation.
Their idea of the matter evidently was, that
as he would probably pay us visit at some
time, it were better to take the nauseous
dose at once and have done with it. He
came--he saw, we heard-and he ment -
We presume no one will express any regret
at the last part Of his programme, viz his
leaving Perhaps in this we are hasty. His
coming afforded "a rare opportunity to see an
extraordinary specimen of humanity-if in
deed he be human. Perhaps any large-sized
monkey-specially gorilla suitably capari-
soned-might have done as well-thouph we
never saw any Of these natives of Africa
that had not a modicum, at least, of modes
ty and sell-respect
He made some clever hits at the "aboli-
tionists,' which of course pleased all the
small politicians who so love to vent their
spite and treason against the terrible. blood
thirsty abolitionists :"
lie told us that he could not live in Mas
sachusetts. on account of the isms ~ Wa
are sure this will please the people of the
old :" Bay State, for it must be dreadful
afiiction TO have him often around lie
told us that he had "a magnificent idea Of
his own abilities" which assertion, though
entirely expletive, carried the entire audi
ence with him-yet in his judgment, he
must ever stand quite alone.
His remarks about peace" and putting
an end to the war" pleased the democracy
who voted recently for such peace-makers as
Jefferson, Temple, Bayard and Salisbury
lie would do well for them as ambassador to
the court Of King Davis l. They can't get
any better representative. He talked OF
everything he had ever seen, heard or dream.
ed Notwithstanding all, in the most ele-
giant confusion. And, yet there was one
thing traceable in every part viz: George
Francis Train ! And as this was the
greatest thing he discoursed of, it is easy to
measure the rest. Another good service he
rendered. He has proved the unequalled
patience and forbearance of Wilmington
audience. Think of sitting nearly two hours
to listen to the greatest tumble and iargou
Of trash, nonsense, impotence and bombast,
'yer yet poured out upon an audience, and
'ou can easily see that no further attainment
f patience is possible.
The only conceivable reason why the Eng.
sh people did not hang him before he left
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
The Wilmington Institute seieAtine
Lectures.

Tae first lecture Of this course was given by
Mr.. T. Chrkson Taylor, on Friday evening last,
aud will be followed by one lecture every week,
until the course is completed. The subject cho-
sen by Mr.. ray'or was, Physics, or Natural
Philosophy, and although his lecture was only
introductory, he managed to make il very inter-
estng aud instructive The fundamental priu-
ciples of Natural Philosophy were stated with
clearness and i1rce, and, when admitting of il.
llslraiion, were impressed upon the mind by
very beautiful experiments, These experiments
are Of great aid to the lecturer, by assisting him
to give occuar demon ustratou OF the truth of
his theories, and enabled the audience to see us
wei as hear, and thus more clearly understand,
MIR. Taylor is quite we'll provided with Philoso-
phIcal Apparatus. aud should he require more,
the Executive Committee Of the Institute have
authorized him to make whatever additions he
may think necessary, 30 that nothing shall be
wanting to render the leotur,s attractive and
useful, Mr.. Taylor having volunteered his SER
vices to the lnstitute--as Dir. Bullock did last
winter-it is fully reasonable that every facility
should be afforded him iu the performance OF his
gratuitous labors.
1t is hoped that these lectures will be we'll
attended, for the opening one gives promise OF
much important and practical knowledge
The secoid lecture Of the course will be given
on next Thursday evening, the regular night foI
the Scientific lectures, aud the special subject
will he Gravilatiou. The prices Of course and
single tickets. which can be obtained at this
Bookstores or from the Librarian, are very low
aud just sufficient to defray Expenses Mem
bers of the Institute are admitted free.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

months since. The diotion and w.,,.-
Waehiugton's exclusively; it was ,ha hung Wu
duclon Of his pen, and gave evidsn"a s .ss, pro-
traits Of character which won for him ~. VI Those
iiy during and after the rev,lution. ha Immortal.
his signature at the end of every na,a ne PLACED
tinctly stated that the will was deyissSd snG dis
selt N''iaeu BY bin,
When Fairfax Court House was oar,n..,,
our troops II was despoiled of soma Sap'uFed ~ b.
valuable contents Even the will oS ~. II: Us most
was not spared Seized suddenly by a'algt'n
from its receptacle, it was deemed ,,s soldier
prize Of the plunderer The great and "o aElal
Gus theft was forgotten in tie pllaoe Of IraThieg'
vance; and what should have been the nros 'us ad
Of the nation sas abstracted by a r,Ghal property
all the sense, decencies and manine.s of ., usl to
Ism, who thus disgraced his country apS pa''lSb I,
honorable uniform he wore. ana III.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09


CALIFORNIA PATRIcTIsM, The following deg
patch was sent to Gen. lIalleck, with the consent
Of Gen. Wright;
Major General Halleck, General-in-C Chief of
the United States army, Washington, d. C: The
Third Infantry California Volunteers has been
in the service one year, and marched six hun
dred miles. 1t is well oflicered and thoroughly
drilled; is Of service on the Overland Mail
lection in Utah district The regiment will
authorize the paymaster to withhold $50 900 of
pay now due if Government will order it East
and it pledges General Halleck never to disgrace
the flag, himself or California, The men enlisted
to fight traitors, and can do so more effectively
than raw recruits and ask that they may be
placed, at least, on the same footing in regard to
transportation East. II the above sum is iusufi-
oient, we will pay our own passage from San
Francisco to Panama.
by request Of the regiment
P. Edw- Conner Colonel Commanding
RUBY Valley, N. t., Sept. "a, 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
From the Indian Territory.

Bloody Fight al FoH Cobb Beipeen Re5eis and
Loydl lRaiidns The Rebeis Defeated ruth CIredi
Slaughter, and Meir Lsader Killed &c, Sc
The lndiau clfcc is in receipt Of statement
from Kansas, as follows:
On the 23d Of October chiefs and raves of the
Wchitas and krchies, to the number of eighty,
arrived at Leroy to ask for the protection Of tie
United ates Government They left the rest OF
their baud numbering seven hundred in all on
WALNUT creek, eighty miles south Of Leroy.
These Indians bring with them large number of
scaps, aud the intelligence Of IA bloc " tight at
Fort CoOo, IN the Indian territory on the . lst Of
October. The loyal forces composed three hun
dred and forty Wichitas. one hundred and sixty
seven Kakas. sixty-segen Kechies, few Kpdss
aud about thirty Shawnecs. The rebels were led
by Colonel Leper at the head Of six hundred
Ionkawos Lener is a prominent citizen Of Ar
kansas, anu the Confederate agent Of the afflicted
tribes The loyal Indians were entirely success
iul, having acfeated their opponents and slaught
cred large uumhers of them, Among them Colonel
Leper.
dett,ng news that Chief Mcintosh was ap-
proaching with % large force o. Texans and Ia
aian-, the wichitas fled to Missouri. They nc.
comphshed the journey Of about three bundled
miles IN month and day. They bring with
them papers Of the head chief of the Tonokawas
all OF winch were captured These unpers CO er
a period of thrty years, and some Of them bear
the signatures Of General Sam Houston, Cover
nor Lamar, Albert Rust aud other well known
Southern men.
II will be remembered that Fort Cobb was
evacuated by the Uuitcd States troops tn March,
leOl, and was soon after taken possession of by
the Texans wichias have always been repre-.
sented ms friendly Indians, and tue last report
issued by the Indian Bureau shows they we're
among tie last to accept the overtures made to
them by the Confederate agents
This fight shows the rebels have more ser
Gus iue to contend with IN the Indians Of the
Southwest than that encountered hy us in Min.
nesota.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

STARviN0 YOUEG STocK.-"A starved calf or
colt" says the Massachusetts Poughaan, sis al
ways a stinted one, and what it los, 8 in TINT way
the first two or three years of lis lile it never
regains. In our own experience we have never
found any hay too good for young stock, and we
should just as soon think of going without our
own coffee, as of permitting amy of them to go
without n few oats or little meal every day
through the winter. Oats are uuquestonably
better than any other grain for young stock, as
II is the production Of muscle aud not the laying
on of fat the owner seeks. duzen thrifty, sleek,
well-to-do calves are worth looking at in any
mans barn, but the thin. pnched efigies which
are too frequently to be seen abiding oats on
the lee side Of q snow-bank-endeavorin to save
that life which, if they could reason, they would
very soon dec de was not worth saving. so far as
they were concerned-are always reproach to
the owner aud an evidence that he ia either
knowingly or ignorantly cruel man."
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

AN ACT OF VAEDALisM- -THE WILL OF GEN.
WAsHIEdToN SToLEN.-At meeting of the New
York Historical Society on Tuesday evening last.
MIR. q. IL. Moore, the librarian, stated that be
had been informed from reliable source thnt
the original will of Gen. Washington, which hnI
been deposited at Fairfax Court House, had
Deen taken away and had been sold to the
British Museum, thus depriving the nation of
one Of the most valuable relics Of its great foun
der. lie urged that the government should take
measures to guard and preserve such memorials
in the future.
This was originally deposited in Fairfax Court
House, where It lay in the archives up to a few
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
DIED.

rODD.-ln this city, on December 9Th, 1862
ELL ToDp, in the Both year Of his age. The
relatives md friends Of the family are re.
Speetfully invited TO attend the funeral, from
his late residence, llG Market street, this
Tussday-aftcruoon at Q o'clock, without fur
ther notice.
BESr.-In Knox County, Missouri, on the 9jlh
OF November, 1862, after short Illness
WINFIELD SOFT, son OF Thompson and Selma
Best, eyed year, 4 months and II days
Wilmington papers please cory.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

LoSSES by SHlPWRECK AND In BATTLE
Steamer R. b. Forbes, guns, 800 tons,
wrecked February, 1862, coast OF North Caro-
lima.
Frigate Congress, 80 guns. 1867 tons, in
action with Merrimac, March 8, 1862
Sloop-ofwar Cumberland, "a guns, l,726 tons,
in action with Merrimac, March g. 1862
Steamer Whitehall, guns. 1923 tons, at Old
Point, March g, by fire
Mortar schooner NJ. j. Carlton, 3 guns, 178
tons, attack ou Forts Jackson aud st. Phillip,
April l9, '62
Steamer Varuna, guns, 900 tons in action
with rebel gunboats below New Orleans, April
"a, 1862
Mortar schooner Sidney c. Jones, guns, 245
tons, grounded below Vicksburg, and burned to
prevent falling into the hands Of the enemy.
Steamer Island Belle, . guns, l23 tons,
grounded in Appomattox river, june 1862, aud
burned to prevent falling into the hands of the
enemy
Screw sloop Adirondack, guns. ,240 tons
wrecked near AbacO, August 23. 1862,
Steamer Henry Andres, . guns, l99 TONS
wrecked in gale near Cape Henry August "a
1862.
Steam ram Sumpter, . guns 400 tons, ground
ed in Mississippi river and abandoned. Total,
l l2 guns and 1908 tons
ADDED SINCE FOURTH OF MARCH, 1861.
fExclisipe Of those Lost
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
Far m for Rent.

DROP OsALs will DO received at the oGee Of the sssre
tary, DR.. MeCAbO, wilnngtOn, until tho 18th dayo
December next, for renting the Agricultural Farm, Sit
uated at the North vest bouudA Of said city. The pro
perty consists OF 100 OF land, with the necessary
Farm huidiugs - Of which are enclosed for Exh
bion ground, and may be included otherwise In the
lease five lease will be given, and 500 Of the
rent will he annually applied 10 the purchase Of lime
other mAnures. No need apply without the best re
commentators.
SAMUEL CANBY, President
Attest, ROBERT MoCABE, sec'ry. nov25-td
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
JRNAL AND DsTATEsMAN:wHMINGTON. TUESDAY pECrMnr | W.

their country. must have been, that he was
not worth the hemp it would cost.
We will simply beg it as a special favor on
behalf of our citizens generally that no
parties will for moment inaict him upon us
again. Flies frogs mosquitoes, smallpox,
influenza, anything, but don't let us have this
consummate bufIoon again.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
Opening orCongress.

By THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
High DER the Capitol displayed,
Our country's banners are surveyed,
They show that Congress, there,
Is now intent on high debate,
Involving grand affairs of State;
And, 1t may be, n nations fate
Is trembling on n hair.
Oh may those legislators show
That they their solemn duties know.
And, by their faithful service, prove
Their title TO their country's love
For never in those chambers yet,
Since first that dome arose,
Have any Legislators met
So circumstanced as those.
To them the suffering land DEGREES
most momentous trust,
And vast responsibilities,
Such MS the wise and just
May safely bear-and they alone
As all recorded time has shown.
Let ''duty be the watchword still,
In Congress, us in Tower Hall,
Where we, our mission TO fulfill
With ardent zeal aud earnest will
Would deal out happiness 10 all
Comfort is essential to happiness, aud SO far as
comfort can be secured by neat aud seryceabt
Clothing, we are prepared to supply the wants ol
the public from the largest and best assorted
stock in Philadelphia, comprising every variety
style. and price, made in the best and most fash
ionable manner, from choice selection of goods
purchased early in the season, before the recent
great advance in prices. We buy and sell J6t
Cash only, therefore at the lowest possible price.
TOWER HALL, No. 6lS MARKET Street
Philadelphia. BENNETT & Go,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

The Orphans Farm School, at Zelieuople,
Butler county, Pennsy ylvania, was destroyed by
fire, on Saturday morning. The children were
mercifully saved, but the large building, costing
$4,000, with most of the furniture, provi.
sions, clothing, &c, was totally destroyed 49,
The school was under the charge of Rev Mr.
Passayant.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPiroME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INrELLt-
oENcE JAMES I Mccullough, of Elkton. Mary
land, has been appointed collector of the First
district of that State under the excise law
The congregation cf Trinity church. Elkton,
have purchased a new otgai cOsnng S400.
Counterfeit SO notes on the Bank of Penn
Township are being circulated.
The wild boar is one Of the most dreadful AMI
mails in nature-except the tame bore.
Rev. William Smith, of Philadelphia, will
preach next Sabbath, December l4th, in the lst
Baptist Church, on King street, morning and
afternoon, seats free; this community are re
spectfuly invited to attend, services to commence
at lO4 aud o'clock
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
HON. TlIADDEUs' STEVENS REsoLu-
TInNS


In the House OF Representatives, on Thursday
Hon. Thaddeus Stevens Of Pennsylvania offered
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That this Union must be and remain
one and ind visible forever.
Resofved, hat il any person in the employ
ment of the United States in either tho l,giAia-
tive or Executive branch, should propose to make
peace, or should accept or advise the acceptance
OF any such prOpOsit on, on any other basis than
the integrity and entire unity Of the United
States and their territories they existed ut the
time Of the Rebellion he will be guilty of a high
crime.
RESOLVED, That this Government can never ac-
cept the mediation or permit the Intervention Of
any foreign nation in this Rebellion, iu our do
nestle affairs,
Resoiued, That no two Governments can ever
be permitted to exist within the territory now
belonging to the United States, and which ac.
knOwedged their jurisdiction at the time of the
insurrection
MILITARY EXECUTION AT the OLD CArlroL
PRISON IN WAsnlNGTON.-We copy the following
from the Washington Star Of Friday afternoon:
A few minutes before noon to day, private
John Conrad Kessler, OF Company X, lO3i NJ !. .
", was executed in the yard of the Old Capitol
prison, for the murder OF First Lieut. Fernando
Linzy, company X, 1884 N. Y. "
Kessler was born in Saxon Meningen, was Al
years Of age, aud leaves wife aud one child Mt
bis late residence in Newark, N. j. The only
other relative he had was brother resi- ling in
Springfield, N. j. Prior to his execution he was
asked If he wished his relatives sent for, aud he
declined on the ground that they were poor and
he wished to spare them the expense.
kessler was convicted Of murder BY n late
court-martial. He had been engaged in IL scufie
with some comrades. an during ii got possession
OF a gun Lieut. Lii zey interlered to stop the
disturbance, threatening Kessler with u court
martial, and he thrreupon made lunge at
Lieut. L. with his bayonet, killing him.
AT hali-past eleven O'Clock he was conducted
from his cell to the gall1ws, which had been
erected in the Jail yard, and which had previous
" done duty at the executions OF Woodward and
Powers, in the District Jail yard. 1t is OF large
size, the platform being some twelve feet from
the ground, with II fall of four feet
kessler asuended to the platform with r.mar
kable co -luess, and was apparently destitute of
any OF the finer sensibilites. When tue rope was
adjusted about his neck he requested that il
should be made as tight possible, so that death
should be sure and quick. His arms were band
aged, and his feet were also tied together
The white cap was then drawa over his head,
the iatal spring was touched, the platform fell
from beneath his feet, and he hung suspended in
the air, dying, apparently with little pain as the
muscular contraction was very slight, consisting
oil few witches Of the hands and feet.
After being up about twenty-seven minutes
The body was cut down and placed in stained
pine collin, to be buried at the Soldiers Home
burial ground
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO Krow,
a HADniOAL-nr JOHN Q. SAKE.

A MADRidAL-RY JoHN O. SAKE.
I.
known girl with teeth Of pearl
And shoulders white as snow,
She lives-ah we'll,
| must not tell
wouldn't you like to knowP
II.
Her sunny hair in wondrous fair
And wavY in Its flow;
Who made it less
One little tress-
Wouldn't you like to know;
III.
Her eyes are blue celestial hue II
Aud dazzling in their glow;
On whom they beam
With melting CLEAN
Wouln't you like to know
~.
Her lips are red and finely we'd
Like roses ere they blow
What lover sips
Those dewy lips
Wouldn'; you like 10 know?
v.
Her fingers are like lilies fair.
When lilies fairest grow;
Whose band they press
With fond carress-
wouldn't you like to know?
Vi
Her foot is small, and has a fall
Like snow-fakes on the snow;
And where II goes
Beneath the rose
Wouldn't you like to know
She has name. the sweetest name
That Language can bestow;
'rwould break the spell
IL | should tell
Wouldn't you like 10 know
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-09

their armament aud tonnage. With detailed ac-
couut Of the losses that have occurred since nv
last annual report;
NAVAL FORCE AT THE DATE OF THE LAST
ANNUAL REPORT
Description. No. Guns. Tons.