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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

chequer eystem and Bullion Bank system have
proposed an infinitely more extensive ead expori
mental revolution than the one now suggested,
The change 10 be effected under the system re.
mmeuded by Secretary Chase is by no means
radical one, and involves nothing like nm *.
pertinent. Il consists in little more than the aa-
tonalizing Of the New York banking system We
are unable to see how the banks, 20 far as they
are soundy constituted, can experience injury
hom II. IL requires reorganization and n
change in their securities. The former is a
matter Of no diHiculty and the latter is proposed
to be made so gradual that the disasters appre-
hendsd from 1t are purely imaginary, The only
gument worthy to be styled such that has been
used against the measure is on this point. that
tbs change involves q sudden throwing upou the
market of State stocks and other securities now
constituting the basis of bank currency sure to
result in their depreciation to an enormous and
disastrous degree
But Secretary Chase proposes no such stimuli
taneous revolution In the existing banks His
plan looks to II gradual taxation Of tho present
uotes. tending towards but not Instantly forcing
the adoption Of the Government system. The
several banks may reorganize themselves under il
ut their leisure, and so execute the change that
little or no loss will result to themselves The
profits OF circulation must certainly accrue to
them under the new system, us much as when
they manufactured the notes for themselves
We need UNIFORM national currency. The
financial situation of the times affords II rare op-
portunity for establishing such currency, and
ut the same time of both assisting the Govern
ment and easing the burden of public debt. As
Secretary Chase expresses il, his proposition is
"tO use part of the great dent which the rebel
lion imposes in such way that the sense of its
burden may be lost in the experience of iuoiden-
tai advantages. The measure consults both the
interests oil The nation at large aud of its citizens
individually. IL is designed to support the pub
lie credit by creating IA demand for United
States bonds, thus maintaining steady price in
the market aud facilitating the negotiation OF
l1ans. Ii gives an additional and powerful
cement to the Union. II furnishes the adyant-
ages vi a Ratoual bank without any Of the dan
gers attending such an institution. 1t is recon
meudei, indeed, by SO many and such cogcut
reasons that to nationally oppose it is a very hard
matter. To assal 1t with epthets, and bare
assertions, and sneerng ausions, is very easy
just as easy as for the Papal priests to oppose
Galilco's astronomy or the pious Professors of
Salamanca TO oppose Ncwton's science This
sort of opposition the measure has to meet, from
that faction whose only pruc Pile Of action is
hostility 10 all measures Of the Government but
an argument against the plan we have yet to sec
| constructed
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

A MAINE LADY GELS $4,000 FOR BRoKRN
HRABr "A case Of unusnal interest has boen on
Il iial before the Supreme Court Of Maine, sitting
at Augusta in which Miss Sarah A. Lse, Of Val
saboro', sued Mr.. Andrew Morse, wealthy
gentleman Of Bath for damages to the extent Of
$l0,0 900, for breach of promise of marriage,-
The merits Of the case are thus narrated by
correspondent of the Bangor Courier II appears
that Miss Lee is niece Of defendants first wife,
aud lived with her two years just previous to
her death. She continued to live with defeRd-
ant aa his hOusekeeper for about six years after
wards, under the promise of marriage, made as
she alleges. about three mouths after the death
OF his wife. The fulhlment Of this promise
was put off by the defendant for various reasons
from time to time. as she alleges, till his mar
riage to another woman. Ciroumstanlial evil
dence which we know is in most cases the stron-
gest kind, went to show, quite oonclusively, a
marriage promise, or agreement of some kind
on the part Of Morse at least the jury so
thought, for after due deliberation they brought
in verdict for the plaintiff, giving her damages
to the tune Of " five thousand five hundred do
lars" which Judge Appleton informs me is the
largest amount ever awarded in such a case in
this State, and which should think might, in
these times, carry joy and comfort into almost
any heart, unless it was very badly damaged
indeed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Resignation of Hon. VIM. H. Seward.

The Washington lntelligencer of Satur-
day, says =" The city was quite surprised
yesterday morning, and of course not lit
tie excited, by rumor that the Hon. VIM
Ii. Seward had resigned the Office of Secre-
tary of State and also that Mr.. Frederick
w. Seward had resigned the Office of Asss-
tant Secretary of State, and in the course of
the day we ascertained that both resigna-
tions had taken place. Naturally everybody
was curious to learn the cause of the sudden
retirement Of the head of the Cabinet, aAd
all were speculating on other Official
changes which it was supposed to involve
or portend. Being ourselves unable to elu-
cidate either of these inquiries, we can only
give our readers the benefit of such light on
the matter as is afforded by city paper of
last evening, which it is quite possible may
be well informed on the subject. We have
heard several gentlemen named as MIR. Sew
ards selected successor, but probably on no
other ground than mere surmise."
Yesterdays Intellgencer further states
-"The Hon. S. P. Chase on Saturday
morning last rendered to the President his
resignation of the Office of Secretary of The
Treasury. This unlocked for step ON the
part of Mr. Chase, we understand, was
caused by his desire TO leave the President
untrammelled should he in view of recent
political occurrences, desire to remodel his
Cabinet.
1t is reported that the President on Sa-
turday afternoon last addressed to MIR. Sew
ard and Mr. Chase note requesting them
to withdraw their designations and resume
the duties of their respective Departments
and we are sure that the country at large, in
view of the eminent ability with which they
have each discharged their important duties,
and the present critical state of public al-
fairs, will unite in the wish that they may
both yield to the Presidents request
at having been stated that Gen. Burn
side had rendered the resignation of his
command, we think it proper to mention
what we understand to be the fact, that the
President has not accepted the resignation,
and il is believed does not intend to do So"
The Washington Star says IA major
ily of the Senate, in caucus, on the 18th inst,
adopted resolution which, as first prepared
declared want of confidence on their part
in the Secretary Of State, but which was
modified SO as to express to the President
an unanimous recommendation of a partial
reconstruction of the Cabinet. A commit
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
From the Buffalo Express.
Uniform National Currency.

The currency scneme which Secretary Chase
has elaborated and presented in his recent MASTER
ly report, as an agency for upholding the public
credit, for assisting the financial operations Of
the Government, and for tightening the burden
OF o tremendous debt imposed upon the nation
by this wicked rebellion Of the South, is the
offspring Of two considerations, both of which
must be held in view in order to justly judge ii.
The first of these is the exigency of the national
finances. The second is the natural permanent
advantages to be derived from the system pro-
posed.
An issue of United States notes to serve as
currency was forced upon the Government by the
absolute necessities Of its situation. The sus-
pension of specie payments rendered loans Of
coin impossible Loans Of corporate notes we're
prohibited by law which few would consent to
have repealed. There remained, therefore, no
alternative to the issue Of Government notes for
circulation, until sufficient in amount to enable
the negotiations of loans in them.
Here, then, is the case A Government note
currency has been brought into existence by cir
cumstances and exigencics unavoidable. The
existence Of such currency in connection with
the paper currency issued by corporate insttu-
tiOns is attended with serious dangers-priuci-
pally the danger Of initiation. Even though II
may not itself be allowed TO increase beyond the
limits of the vacuum created by the retirement
of gold, it tends to initiation by stimulating the
issues of banks. The effect in this direction is
already appaent, as shown by the Secretary, in
the extended circulation Of the Banks since the
issue of Treasury notes The question then is
how to avoid these dangers and hence the ORR
gina suggestion of tho plan, to remove other
paper currency out of circulation entirely, and
give place to that Of the Government held with
in the limits of the public want.
So much for the exgenciea of the case. Then
follows the consideration of advantages to be
derived from 1.-THE establishment of one sound
uniform circulation of equal value throughout
the country, upon the foundation of national
credit combined with private capital" Many Of
these obvious that it is needless to discuss
them. A uniform national currency has been
the object of public desire for many years The
Heterogeneous character of our paper money,
based in different States upon different systems
of security, some Of it almost without security
and wholly unreliable, the diversity giving rise
to all manner of speculative frauds and faclita-
ting the enterprise Of oounterfeters--thesee evils
oi the present system have been but too sorely
experienced, and all classes can appreciate the
general advantages of a currency uniformly
sound and uniformly featured. Those who fac
tiously oppose the plan of Secretary Chase have
been heretofore the most ardent Hchemers in
the direction Of such q currency, and their Ex-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
FRorI Tnn EInsT DELAWARE.

BY the politeness of Rev. S. w. Thomas,
who has been on the field faithfully admin
istering to the wants of the wounded since
the battle at Fredericksburg, we have been
placed in possession of II letter from the
Rev. Mr.. Murphy, giving list of the killed,
wounded and missing of the first Delaware
Regiment. 1t will be found in another
column.
BY the same hand case of trephining in
struments was delivered to DIR. Chandler of
this city. 1t was captured from rebel sur
geon on the field and sent to the Doctor by
professional friend in the army. The in
struments look as though they had seen con-
siderable service, and are considered as
being very complete and well-made. They
may be seen at the Drug Store of DR.
Chandler, No. 600 Market street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
list sent Jy NJ. Bve.

Capt j. c. Nichols. Capt W. +. Smith and
Lieut.. f. G. Alexander, of the lst Delaware,
have gone home.
First Dsiagare Men in Washington.
Charles ". Simmons, slight wound in hand.
Charles II. Jenkins, Co. q +; Warren Harring.
ton, Co G, Samuel Alexander, Oscar Falra,
Jesse D. Ferrall, .Adam lIuhn, Co. D Isaac
Quillon, Joseph Wright Co. X and N. Adams,
Co., wounded, but not dangerously, and in the
hospital at Washington, doing we'll
Daniel Morris, Co. l, at Judiciary Square Hos.
pital, slightly wounded.
Isaac G. Manlove, Co. D, is at Kooramo Hos.
pital
$ Banning, Dean and Carey, have been sent
to the Chester Hospital.
W. J. Thawley, sergt. Harrison Bennett, and
Sergt. Major James McAlinning, Of the I'd Della.
ware in the hospital, at Washington.
Armory Square Hospital. John Mcknight,
Co. B, left leg off below the knee Doing well.
Lieut. Zadoc Aydelott, 8lst or Pennsylvania
Regiment, wounded in the arm, ankle, knee ami
shoulder.
Samuel Brown, Co. b, ID Delaware, from
Nanayunk, Pa, is dead
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
NEWS AND oTnER mArrEns.

About the lst Of the present month Gen.
Crook, commanding at Brownstown, in West
Virginia, dispatched Major Ernest Schache,
of the Twenty-eighth Ohio regiment, on a
scouting party. They marched one hundred
and sixty miles, and fell in with Gen. Floyd
whom they drove across the Big Sandy river
into Kentucky They burned the town of
Logan along with the residence and out
buildings Of the late Secretary; broke up
gang Of bushwhackers, and finally return
ed with thirty-seven prisoners and about a
hundred cattle.
Governor johnson has issued proclama-
tion assessing S43,25O upon the wealthy
secessionists of Nashville. Mr.. John Over
ton, whose estate is valued at $5OOO,OOO, is
down for $4,000, and the other amounts
range from $1,000 to $3.50. The proclama-
tion states that this assessment is made to
relieve the pressing necessities of the "many
helpless widows, wives, and children in the
city of Nashville, and county of Davidson,
who have been reduced to poverty and
wretehedness in consequence Of their hus-
bands, sons, and fathers having been forced
into the armies of this unholy and neiarious
rebellion" The persons upon whom the
assessment is made, being eighty-four in
number, are charged with having contributed
either directly or indirectly in bringing
about the present unfortunate war. The
parties are allowed five months within which
to pay the amount. the first instalment being
required to be paid before the 10th Of the
present month.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 10th says
the rebel loss at the Fredericksburg battle
was 2500. Eleven hundred of the wounded
were on their way there on Monday night
week. They lost Generals Gregg and Cobb
and many field officers. The Sd South Car
olina regiment was nearly annihilated
The steamer Scotia brings Liverpool dates
to the 9Th inst. The London Times think.
that servile war is about to commence in
America. Mr.. Gladstone denies having ex.
pressed any sympathy with the Rebels OF
praise of JEFF. Davis The French Govern
ment has completed contracts for the sup
ply of the army in Mexico for two years
Gen. Butler has invited Gen. Beauregard
to visit his sick wife at New Orleans.
The steamer M. Sanford was wrecked on
the Florida coast with eight hundred troop.
of Gen. Banks expedition on board all O
whom were rescued and taken to Key West
The Rebels succeeded in destroying tn,
town of Plymouth, N. O., on "Wednesday
last, by a bold dash, surprising the garrison
and severely damaging the United State
gunboat Southfeld, which lay in the river
The Rebels numbered only l8O, with som,
artillery The Union troops consisted 0
one company Of the 9Th Massachusetts, an,
one company of the lst North Carolina.
After a slight resistance they retired oil
board the Southfeld. The shots from tn,
enemys guns did serious injury to the steam
er, wounding several men badly.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
tee was appointed 70 wait upon the Prosi-

tee was appointed to wait upon the Presi-
dent, and communicate their action.
"on being informed of the fact, the Sec
retary of State on the same day sent to the
President his resignation and requested that
it might be Immediately accepted. The
Assistant Secretary of State sent in his re-
signation at the same time and in the same
manner"
The Senators who met in caucus and re-
commended a change in the Cabinet were
pledged to keep the proceedings secret,
except to the President. Secretary Seward
however, heard of the matter and resigned.
Senator Fessenden and d. S. Dickinson,
of New York, are among the most promi-
nent named for Secretary of State, and the
belief is entertained the former will soon be
rendered the appointment.
Speaker Grow will probably be offered a
Secretaryship. Many of his friends seem
to regard this as nearly certain.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
The Victory in North Carolina.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF GEN. FOSTER
The following has Just been received at the
headquarters Of the army of the United States
headquarters of The Department Of North Caro
Ina, Kingston, Dee. a. l862-Nlajor General
IIaNeck, commanding the Army of the United
Staies-GeneTal: have the honor to inform
you that left Newbern for this place on the lth
instant, but that, owing to the bad roads aud
the consequent delay to the trains, sc | did
not reach s. w. creek five miles from this town
till the afternoon of the 18th The enemy were
posted there, but by heavy artillery fire in
front and vigorous infantry attack on either
faux, | succeeded in forcing o passage, and
without much loss.
his morning advanced on this town. and
found the enemy strongly posted at a defle
through marsh bordering a creek. The posi-
lion was so we'll chosen that very little Of our
artillery could be brought in play, The main
attack, therefore, was made by the infantry, as.
sisted by a few guns pushed forward on the
road. We succeeded, after five hours hard fight,
in driving the enemy from their position. We
followed them rapidly to the river. The bridge
over the Neuse, at this point, was prepared for
firing, and was fired in six places, but we fol-
lowed go close behind them that we saved the
bridge The enemy retreated precipitately by
the GoldsbOro and Plkeville roads. Their force
was about 5000 men, with twenty pieces Of artil-
lery. The result is, that we have taken Kings
ton, captured eleven pieces of artillery taken
from four to five hundred prisoners and found a
large amount Of quartermasteTs' and commissary
stores. Our loss will not probably exceed 200
killed and wounded.
| am, General, with great respect, your obe-
dient servant ]. q. FOSTER,
Major General Commanding.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
AGENCY Or THE
Adams Express Connan,

Notice to Shippers Of Goods By he adams Erpr,,,
Company
IN order to accommodate the public, and 10 insn,s
speedy delivery Of thsir goods and prevent them fn
laying In the office until the next day. the foovin
rules have been adopted At this Office aud the ent vo
earnestly request our cit zens doing business will ths
once To observe the rules strictly his desire Ia
eommodate the public All goods going South by tbe
ohee by 81 o'clock A. Nj and persons Wishing the VA
Ron 10 call for goods going the above train will
helr orders by O'clock A. NJ, at that hour the wagon
sAves the oce for that purpose Goods going North In
me II as kxpress train, must be In the oce by lOK
going and returning from the cars. ~ NfV"
nrvls-lm, SAMUEL " BELTS Arant
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
], II. HEALD'S

November List of New Books.
The Old Merchants Of Nep Ycrk City, by Sir
Walter Barrett Clerk
Eyes and Ears by Henry Ward Beecher
Country LiUiag aud Country Thanking by
Gail Hamilton, author of Patience of Hope Sc.
The Patience Of Hope, with an Introduction by
j. q. 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
Memoirs of Rsp. NICHOLAS Murray, D. d., by
Samuel lrenarus Prime, author of Power Of
Prayer, Old White Meeting House, SC.
Tie SiaOe PolCeT, its character. career and pro-
bdJie designs, being an attempt to explain the
real issues involved in the American Contest, by
J. T. Cairness, NJ. A.
lectures on Moral Science, by Mark Hopkins,
L. l.. D.
The Wild WagOner Of he AHeganies, Poem
of Seventy-six, by Thos. Buchanan Read.
The Jt0in Lieutenarts, or the Soldiers Bride,
by Alex. Dumas, author Of Andre dc Taveruy,
Sc.
Andre de 7averay, or the doplfau Of French
Monarchy by Alex. Dumas, author of Twin
Lieutenants, sc.
Orlsy Farm, novel, by Anthony Trollope,
author Of North America, Castle Richmond, Sc,
&c.
Les MserdJIes, 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 as
issued at
j. L. HEALD's
Wholesale and Retail Book Store,
42l Market St.. Wilmington. Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
MARRIED.

ELLIoTT-wEYL.- Chester, Pa, on Tues
day, the 10th inst, by Rev Wm. Uric, Mr..
SAMUEL ELLIoTT to Miss MARY WErL, both
of Wilmington, Del.
PATTON-SULLIVAN.- this city, on Thurs
day, the 18th INST, by Rev. James s Dcker-
son, Mr.. JAMES r. PATTON and Miss MARY
EMMA SULLIVAN, all of this city.
PLUMNlER-GAUSE On Thursday 18th, in
st. paul's Church in this city, by Rev. c.
Cooke b. d., Rev THOMAS F. PLUmMER, Of
the Philadelphia NJ. f Conference, to Miss
LYDIA NJ. GAusE. of Chester County, Pa.
KANE-ADAMs.--on the 18th inst, by the
Rev. Carson W. Adams, Of Thompsonville.
Conn, JoHH Il. KANE to KATE W., daughter
of James C. Adams, both of Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

WARS IN NAME y-The Brooklyn Times
sptly remarks There is not probably word
in the English language moro abused than AJo-
Mionist Time was when it was regarded as
opprobious ms the term " Christian ia the Inst
days Of the Roman Empire. The rebels call the
army # the Union Abolitionists." The
Conservatives" par excellence, call the oppo-
nents of bogus Democracy and treason a. Abo-
litiOnists." Time, and "an energetic prosecu.
ton Of the war" will change ali this Until
then, the true friends of progress can afford to
shoulder the odum. If the friends of the
Union escaped the yillainous slang of such Sc
cesh prints as the N, Y, Herald and World, they
might have some doubt in tho sacredness Of their
cause. Abuse from traitors is certificate of
Oh aracter.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Best, Most Available and Most Popular
Investment in the Market.

subscriptions received at PAR In Legal Tender Notes
or notes aud checks of banks at par in Philadelphia
subscribers by mall will receive promr' attention. and
cation at this ohice. = fF",
full supply OF Bonds will bo kept on hand for I'M
mediate delivery. "
JAY COOKE, Subscription Agent.
IS 10 save trouble TO parties desirous Of Investing
10 this popular loan, Of sending to Philadelphia hAye
appointed r. e. Robinson Co.. corner OF Pouiih and
Market sts, Whining Agents for the State Of Della.
ware they Will deliver the bonds In any amount to-
quired, without any charge for their services
X I, H. Go. will chesriuliy give any information In
regard to aNoye loan. novi.m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
No Change in the Cabinet.

A DISPATCH FROM WASHING
TON, IN THE NEW YORK COM
MERCIAL OF YESTERDAY, SAYS
THERE WILL BE NO CHANGES IN
THE CABINET, ALL THE RESIG-
NATIONS HAVING BEEN WITH
DRAWN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
JAMES MEGRATrEN,
respected Friend ;

We arrived here
safely, and have to day been through quite
number of hospitals here and find only the fol-
lowing of our men, none badly wounded, and
doing well and not in want of anything:-
Capt. W. G. Smith, Capt j. q. Nichols and
Lieut.. f. c, Alexander Gu. II ; Charles II. Jeu-
kins Co. E Harrington Warren Co G.; Samuel
Alexander, Oscar Fnrra, Jesse D. Farrell and
Adam HUM, James d. Nlanlove, Co. D Jesse
Quilton and Joseph Wright, Co. Ii A. Adams
Co. L, all of the 1st Regiment VIM. Thawly,
Harrison Bennett and Joseph MeAIiunimin, of
the ID Delaware
These ARE all we have yet been able to find
The Sanitary Commission have not yet completed
their list since the late battle, and will not be
up with them before tomorrow evening No
wounded up to- day yet. We have little infor-
nation from the battle field. The War Depart
ment has issued an order prohibiting any one
from going to the front. George c. Semple was
killed, but could not be got off the field, Lieut..
Henry Darlington was buried near Fredcrcks
burg. Saw Gov. Curtin to- day he SAYS
an order has been issued to send all sick and
wounded home to their respective States, so You
may expect the Delaware boys along soon.-
- Wier, Co. A, LIST Delaware, is killed.
Some of us are going to the landing again to
look after the wounded in the boats if any come
up, and we are just now promised list Of all
that have come up to this time at the Medical
Department, and Mr.. Postles is going to get
them. Will write again tomorrow. The hos
pitfalls here are in eacsiienf trim, and igeH carea
for. lu haste, very truly,
H.. MORTIMER BYE