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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
Important Order of Gen. Hunter.
7HE SLAVES AT FORT PULASKI AND
COCKSPUR ISLAND CONFHSCATED
AND MADE FREE.

The New York Times says the following
general order, one of the most important of
the campaign, and issued ut Fort Pulaski
the day after the surrender of that important
fortress, shows how the number Of loyal
treemen in the State is likely to be increased,
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMsSr OF TuE sourH,
FoRr PULASKI, CocKsPuR ISLAND, GA,
April Is, 1862
All persons of color lately held to invol-
uniary service by enemies of the United
States in Fort Pulaski, and on Cockspur
Island, Georgia, are hereby confscated and
declared free, it conformity with law, and
shall hereafter receive the fruits of their own
labor. Such of said persons of color as are
able.bodied and may be required shall be
employed in the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, ut tie rates heretofore established by
Brigadier General T. W. Sherman BY
Command OF
Major General DAVID HuNrER.
Chas, e. Halpine, Asst. Adiutant General
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

JAMES L. Dkv0U, Ja, has sold to Joshua I.
Head one half interest in the Green Hill Home,
on the kenuutt Turnpike, near wilmington =
Application for the sale or rent Of this properly
which is now in excellent order aud altogether
beautiful home, can lie nude to either OF the
owners. ap22 u
ATTENTION DRAGONS. The First Troop OF
Delaware Light Dragons will meet on Saturday
2Gth inst NJ the conner Ninth and Shipley St'..
at y p. IN, fully equipped for d,ill, full aud
punGtual attendance ot the members is positive
y required. By order.
D. W. uEMMlLL, Captain.
A. SnARrLrss, .. 5.
BoARpINa in n private family, one large third
story trout toom conveniently furnished Tor
two. Alpo, two single rooms. Location
pleasant. For directions inquire at this Office.
ap llf.
RKmoyAL.-G. Il. TnoarsoS has removed his
DRuG BUSINESS from the lirAnlywinc, to No.
SOB Market Street, corner Of Eighth, in the
Institute Bnilling, where he will he pleased To
receive his old customers, and the patronage OF
the public generally Prescriptions compounded
any hour OF the day or night ap lm.
Jusr RECEIVED. several large lots of new
Goods from New York auctions, in silks, De
luines and hne English prints at prices To sui
the times, also, one large lot OF bleached Mus
Inns, yard wide at cents per yard, aud al
other goods in proportion, A fine lot Of blacl
Silks, high Lustre and wide, very low. Con
stautly receiving job lots Of Embroidery, cheaper
than ever. Black Velvet Ribbons all widths :
Irish Linens, Bayndere, Cambria, Nanesock
striped aud plaid Muslins constantly On hand
Ladies Balmoial, Spring and summer skirts
the best in Delaware nj the price. JonE O'NEIl
Market street. 4th door below Fourth street
Wilmington. Delaware,
O'NflLs cheap fancy and staple Dry Good
Store, No. 3l3 Market Street. Wilmington
Delaware, four doors helow Fourth street. 81
Keeps constantly On hand general sssortmen
OF everything in tue pry Goods line, as ehcal
as can le found any where else. The finest as
sortment Of Embroidery in the State, as low a
any House in New York or Philadelphia. =
( please give him Il call. No, al4 Market street
four doors below Fourth street
mar7.ly JOHN 0'NElL.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
The Capture Of Fort Pulaski.

An official despatch from Major General
David Hunter, in command of the Union
forces in South Carolina and Georgia, con.
firms the intelligence of the surrender OF
Fort Pulaski, ut the mouth of the Savannah
river, and thus opening the city of Savan-
nah to the approach Of the national forces.
Gen. Hunters despatch is brief and in the
following words:
"PoRr RoYAl, Scum CAROLINA,
Via Sandy Hook, n. J.) April II, 1862.
Hon. Edwin NJ. STANTON, Secretary OF War
1--WE opened our batteries on Fort Pulas-
ki on the morn ing of the 10th. After thirty
hours continuous firing practicable breach
was made, and preparations for storming
were about to commence, when the rebel
flag was struck
" We have captured iorty-seven guns,
seven Thousand shot or shell, forty thousand
pounds of powder, three hundred and sixty
prisoners, with th,,r small arms and accou-
trements, and good supply Of provisions
Zone of our Lnen was killed not one
wounded.
Dawn HusYsR, Major General, SC"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

all other reasonable expenses Of said commissions
to be audited and allowed, aud that said COM
pensation, fees, and expenses shall be paid from
the treasury Of the United States.
Sec. 7. And be IL further enacted, That ior
the purpose OF carrying this act into effect there
is hereby appropriated, out of any money III
the treasury not otherwise appropriated, n sum
not exceeding one million of dollars
Sec g. And be Il further enacted, That my
person or persons who shall kiduap, or IN auy
manner transport or procure to be taken out oi
said District, any person or persons usehargeu
and freed by the provisions of this act, or any
free person or persons with intent to re-enslaHe
or sell such person or persons into slavery, or
shall re enslave any of said freed persons, the
person or persons SO offending shall be- deemed
guilty of a felony, and on conviction thereon 10
any court of competent jurisdiction IN salu Dh-
trlct, shall bs imprisoned in the penitentiary
not less than five nor more than twenty years.
SEC And be IL further enacted, That within
twenty days. or within such further time as the
as the commissioner herein provided for shall
limit, after the passage 1t this act. statement
iu writing or echedue shall be filed with the
clerk of the Circuit for the District Of Columbia,
by the several owners or claimants to the ser
vices of the persons made free or manumltteh
by thia nct, setting forth the names, ages, sex,
aud particular description Of such persons, sew
orally aud the said clerk shall receive ana re-
cord in book by him to be provided and KEEP
for that purpose, the said statements or sche-
dulles on receiving fifty cents each therefor, and
no claim shall be allowed TO- any claimant OF
owner who shall neglect this requirement.
SEC. 10. Ind be ii further enacted, That th'
said clerk and his successors in office shall, from
time to time on demand and on receiving
twenty five cents therefor, prepare, sign and de
liver TO each person made free or manumttel
by this act, certificate under the seal Of sai'
ouurt, setting ont the name, age, aud descrlp
tion Of such person, and stating that such per
sou was duly manumittel and ret free by Ihi
act
Sac II. And b. IL FURTHER enacted, That th'
sum Of one hundred thousand dollars, out OF an.
money in the treasury not otherwise appropri-
atel is hereby appropriated, 10 be expende'
under the direction OF the President Of th
United States, to aid in the colonization and set
Element of such free persons of African descen
now residing in said District, including those l.
be liberated by this act, as may desire to emi
CRATE to the Republics OF llayu or Liberia, o
such other country beyond the limits ol th
United States as the President mny determine
Propidsd, The expenditure for this purpose sha
not exceed one hundred dollars for each emi
grant.
SEC. IL. Ard be il further enacted, That Al
acts of Congress and all laws of the State q
Maryland in force in said District and all OF
iinancss of the cities OF Washington aud George
town, Inconsistent with tho provisions of th
act are hereby repealed.
Approved, April l6, 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
Despatch from General Fremont
uEADQuARTERs, WHEELING, Va,
4 ..sI IN I 4Fn

IIEADQr ARTERs, WHEELING, Va,
April 20, 1862
ro the Hon. h. NJ. STANTON, secry of War
Intelligence has Just been received from
General Milroy, stating that the enemy,
numbering about $500 men, with two bat
teres, including two rihed guns are con
structing tortiications upon the crest of the
Shenandoah, Relieis of five hundred men
are constantly at work day and night. The
the mountain, extending down five miles
from the summit A notorious guerilla
named Frederick W, Chewing, has been
captured by cavalry company under Gen.
Milroy J. e. FREMONT,
Major General
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

The naval appropriation bill contains
an item of nearly 100000 to pay for and
finish the Stevens battery, the money not
to be expended unless the Secretary Of
the Navy is of the opinion that the same
will secure an efficient steam battery
The section appropriatiug thirteen mil
lions merely says, To enable the Sec
retary to contract for iron.clad steam
yessels.ofwar 4Lz-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
~N%
C5mmunleAtefi.

On the 2lst OF Jauuary, 1906, petition from
Qaukers OF Pennsylvania praying Congress It
adopt measures to prevent the introduction o
Slavery into Territories was presented to th'
United States Seuate A Mr.. Bayard. Of Della
ware, voted in the affirmative to receive the pc
iilion. Was this Bayard the patriot Eayard
father of james A Bayard lN4uIRRR
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
The Armies of the Repnhlic.

That we are lighting as we'll as a working
aud energetic people, the war record of the last
year abundanty proves Twenty six important
battles have been fought, ia all Of which, except
eight that occurred soou after the commence b
ment of hostilites, the Federal arms were VIC
torious. Our losses previous to the battle Of
Shiloh, or Pittsburg Landing, were in killed.
2,4eO; wounded, 4.l96; prisoners, i,4iO
while the rebel loss has been in killed and
wounded, l2,429i p9souers, 28,7O7 Th're
have been during the year inuumerabe skir-
mishes aud the following important bAttles
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
FROM GEN. BANKS COLUMN.
SAFt1y OF THE BRIDGES ACROSS The SHENANDOAH,
A sKIRMIsH FLIGHT OF JACKSON
10 the Hon. Edwin NJ. STANTON,
Gaa....s..., NtI...


Nrw MAnEFr, VA, April lg--g O'Clock
T. NJ --'lo-day have been to the BRIDGE
on the south fork Of the Shenandoah, in lhc
Massamilen valley, with Il force Of infantry,
cavalry, and artillery In protect the two
important bridges that cross the river. We
were within sight of Suay. AT the sontl,
bridge sharp skirmish occurred with the
rebels. in which they lost several men taken
prisoners Their object was the destruction
Of the bridges. One OF the prisoners left
tile camp On the tappahaunock on Tuesday
morning lie says there were no iortilica-
lions there up that time. Other reports IN
dicate II stronger force ut Gorlonsville, and
u contest there as probable. The whole
resulting IN belief that they ARE concen.
tralug al Yorktown.
| believe that jackson left This valley
yesterday. lie is reported 10 have left
llarlsonburg yesterday for Gordonsyille
by the mountain road. He camped last
night at Mctirangeytown, eleven miles from
iarrisonburg.
" u .Nfte
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

RELIC OF THE REVOLUTION. The
map of the Field of Yorktown in 1881,
referred to in our last number, may he
seen for a few days, ia the window of n.
d. Inslee, Bookseller, No. 6O3 Market
street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
DR.. CoGGSWEIL's
ANTIPHL0GISTIC SALT
For Inflammatory Diseases onlv

This Salt is not Patent Medicine, but a pre.
scription of an eminent physician; nor is il re.
commended as specific remedy for all diseases
which atllict the human family. Instead Of he.
ing panacea for all inaIaiies, 1t has control
over but one class, has but one i'm, accomplishea
but one object, viz Subdues lnfammatory dis.
ease-whateyer its form or localty-whether IN
the Head, Throat, Chest, Abdomen or Skin.
Inflammation Is caused by a partial obstrue.
ton of the fiuida, and this Salt removes that oh.
struotiOu and sets The tluida in motion again
Every form of Inflammation (but no other
disease) is easily hut surely subdued by il. The
following different forms which the unbalanced
fluids assume and many not here mentioned that
have more or less heat, pain aud fever are as
easily cured by the
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
AntlpIlIoglstIc Salt,
extlngulshel In Nater.

As fire is extinguished by water
1. Cases affecting the Head and Throat viz,
Brain Fever, Fits, Headache, lnaamed Eyes,
Canker, Neuralgia, Eryspeas, Bronchitis, &c.
.. Cases affecting the Chest and Abdomen,
viz lnhamed Lungs and Liver, Pleurisy, DJs.
pepsia, Asthma, Piles &c
3. Cases affecting the Exlrcmities and Skin,
viz: Rheumatism, Scrofula, Ulcers, Salt
RheuDi, and most other cutaneous affections, &C.
The subscriber having been appointed Geuer.
al Agent for the State OF Delaware for the sale Of
DR.. Coggswell's Antiphlogistic Salt
Would respectfully call the attention Of The
public 10 it, having reason to believe not only
from the testimony of others, but from his own
experience, that it is what it's discoyerer claims
for it--a most valuable medicine.
The Salt will be sent to any address free Of
postage. Address,
JAS. z. GILLINGHAM, Agent,
Box 3l2 Wilmington, Del.
PRICE so CENTS PER BOX.
For sale by Il. BRINGHURsT & co. ; n
r. BRlNGHURST, Wilmington, Del, and by
Druggists generally throughout the State.
march 4-3m.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
PRESERVE THE HAIR.
sHNH1TSs ROTANHG HAIR TnNWC

ANOTHER CERTIFICATE OF ITS GREAT VALUE
Read the testimony OF II. O. ALLEN, we'll known every.
where dispenser Of Razor Powder &C. 60 to him and
he will tell you all a bout lt.
WILMINGTON, DRL, January 10Th 1852.
70 The g6icted-The Great Balm Of Giiead
This is to certify that my wife, for about sixteen years
past hAs lost the greater portion Of her hair and had BE-
almost entirely bald And in order 10 restore Il,
spent vast amount Of money various remedies TO
plonish the halls but finding that all the publications In
different papers throughout the country In reference to
restoring the hair proved futile and Of account Ater
fair trial thought last resort that would try smH
Bor,Mc hAIR ToNc, and after using two bottles the bald
portion of her head H entirely covered with hair from six
E. C. ALLEN.
New Castle County, ss. The State Of Delawas.
Be 1t remembered that the 20th of January, A. D.
1862 personally before the subscriber, Edmund
Allen who being duly sworn saith that the statement
made to the above certificate and by him subscribed is
true sworn and subscribed the city Of Wilmington
Delaware, the day aud year aforesaid, before,
ABRAHAM sTAAT6,
Justice Of the Peace
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

B6s@ How delightful must be the feelings Of
those faithful and heroic men and women oil
Tennessee who, after being scourged by Coufed.
crate tyranny for many long and weary months,
now see the Union armies sweeping triumphant.
ly over the rebellous States. All, we would moi
exchange the sublime self satisfaction OF the
prosecuted lOyalists of Nashville for al the houors
Of all the mOnarchs Of the earth. They ",owed
with tears" the seed Of patriotism, and now thew
reap in joy" the harvest of victory NASH.
plle Union.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
tea,p,noi 4tei

HH7 1f0FTFWN
Il il true that Henry Clay said in
the Senate, that Congress had the right to abolish
slavery in the district OF Columbia
CLAY MAN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

An Iowa regiment has rule that any man who
utters an oath shall read chapter in the Bible
Several have got very nearly through the OH
Testament.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
y. p. BANKs,
Major General Commanding.
NEW MARKET, Va,

TO the Hon. n. NJ. STANTON Scc'ry of War.
The flight of jackson from the valley by
the way of the mouARins from Harrisburg
towards StannardsvA@s and Orange Court
House on Gordonville, is confirmed by our
scouts and prisoners.
y. +. BANKS,
Major General Commanding.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

DIED.
PRlTCHARD.--0n Thursday, april 17th, at
Rochdale, Delaware county, Pa, THOMAS c.
PRlTcHARD, in the 5lst year OF his age.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
runnubnAltl
Me rnlroa

Did Martin W Bates ESP, ever
Spte ia abolish OF restrict slavery ifsl did he
IT, right CLAHToN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
BUSINESS MATTERS
PORT ATS
FOR
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS

We have now ready variety Of Portrait. =,
the most prominent Generals and Leaders os ra ~
time, beautifully Autographed on card ~ Nv
size to 1T any Photograph Album. These "a a,a =
finely executed and such accurate lIkensssa..0s w.
that they are decidedly popular They sre sel5
at the very low price Of 9 cents each, or 4 'J,s Gs
20 cents, 20 for one dollar. We have now reasV ~
thn fnllowin ''Au(
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
sImma, Rntnnic MnIr TNnIC.

This extraordinary preparation has proved beyond Al
doubt the ouly remedy that will cause the hair % grow
again where II has fallen of become thin II cures
Itchy humos, scalp diseases dAndIu, aud all
other impediments to healthy head Of hair Sold In
oz. bottles at % cents, and pint bottles at 81.
DIR. J. SlMMB & son,
Sole Manufacturers Fourth and King stsy
Wilmington, Del.
Sold by d. y. BURTON and COWGILL son, Dover
and Dealers everywhere tebl.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
lpunlrc No, 81 /.

fl,.td Al The Soomi S,ssion of ii. R,rIg.seosatl
t'oNgr,Ss
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
THE SCIENCE OF HEALTH.
Every Man his own Physician
Y'S PILLS.

The laws relating to health are SO exceedingly simple l
to be within the comprehension Of the most limited ca
pAcity Disease ia efee-hs violation Of some pngl'
PIE Of nature consequently the iniracon Of her laws
invariably punished with pain aud suffering. Medical
writer's classify the pelsppsug undsrNwo heads
An Hahsdlthy condition efthe Stomach, and de.
,irgnsJ .taf. .f gla RLaod
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES

ofrlcIAL.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22
DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH, LIVER
AND BOWELS,

The Stomach Is tile great centre which Influences the
health diseases OF he system-Abused debilaied
by exceH-ihdg offensive breath and physical
taun the natural rOnHeq Allied 10 the btan,
1t F the nf headaeheH mental depression, nervous
c1mpainta aud nnreireshig sleep. Ths Liver becomes
affected and aes bilious disorders, palms in he side
sc. The bowels sympshlze by CoBtivsnsss Diarrha and
Dysentery The principal action O these Pills Is on the
stomach aud the liver, lungs bowels aud Kidneys pae
pate In lhei ecnpeIative aud rogenerAtlVe operation
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the words "HolOWay NeiD York ana LoHdonI are dis
cernable as demGrk In every leaf Of the book Of d.
reetions around each pot or box.
- Sold at the Mandatory Of Professor HoIloWAr
so Maiden Lane, New York. and by all respectable Drug
gsts and dealers In Medicine throughout the civilized
world, IN boxes at 20 cents 50 cents aud 81 each.
As There Is considerable saving by taking the larger
sizes.
N BDreetions for the guidance Of patients In every
disorder are ahixed To each box. noyI5ia-aoW
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-22

army was again in confusion, hut the rebels
were too intent upon booty to prnlong The
pursuit.
Gen. Prentiss and aboui three thousand
men were at the time taken prisoners, tOge-
ther with six pieces Of cannon.
About three O'Clock our Generals succeed.
ed in again rallying the distracted and suf-
lerlng army.
In the meantime the rebels had stripped
our dead and wounded officers of theil
Clothes leaving many of them almost naked
These were substituted for their own, and
in conjunction with the use of some Ameri
can flags, deceived our soldiers to such al
extent that the officers ordered them not IL
fire.
Soon the ball opened again, and the de
ception was ut once discovered. This enra
ged our men, and they fought with unboun-
ded fury for over half an hour
But the formidable force of the enemy, an,
their resolute firing, soon bet0kened alarm
Our troops gave signs of dismay, and deiea
seemed inevitable. 10 add to the confusion
the Seventy-tirst and Forty sixth Ohio Re
glments again broke ranks, followed by tn,
whole army, the rebels pursuing and shout
ing Bull Rum" Bull Run" and other
wise giving vent to their frenzied delight
Our dem0rali2ed troops were fast an
proachiug the steep banks of the river rush
ing pell-mcll through forests, over hills int,
ravines, with the rebels close upon them.-
At this critical moment the gunboats Lex
ington and Tyler appeared in the river op
pOsite, and poured fearful broadsdes ini,
the rebel ranks. Nothing could have occur
red so unexpected to the enemy and Of $,
| great Importance to US.
Their presence preserved Grants entir,
army from annihilation, and created "mor
tality' among the ConIederates equal 10 wha
they had sustained during the whole day.
fighting.
And, remarkable as it may seem, III,
wearied, previously disheartened, soldiers o
the Union again did battle, and contributed
to the rebel discontinue.
Darkness came on, and the engagement
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