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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

AFRICAN NJ. L. CHURCH CoRFEREScE The
Baltimore Annual Conference OF the African NJ.
e. Church, which has been in session 10 Balti-
more, adjourned lst Of May. The following are
the appointments for this State Wilmington,
NJ F. Sluby Smyrna, R. +. waymau; Frede-
rica G. E. Boyer; Camden, S. P. Bayard
Lewes, Isaac Pindell. Laurel, to be supplied.
RELsAsED.-Sias Pride the colored man i'm
plicsted by the testimony of the oolored woman
10 the poisoning case at Milton has, it is stated,
since been released from custody. He is now at
Milton.
BOARDING in private family, one large three
story front room, conveniently furnished for
two. Also, two single rooms Location
pleasant For directions inquire at this office.
ap llW.
JUST RECEIVED, several large lots of new
Goods from New York auctions, in Silks, De-
aines and 6ne English prints at prices to suit
the times, also, one large lot OF bleached Mus
Inns, yard wide at 9 cents per yard, and oil
other goods in proportion. A fine lot of black
Silks, high Lustre and wide, very low. Con-
stantly receiving job lots of Embroidery, cheaper
than ever. Black Velvet Ribbons all widths -
Irish Linens, Bayadere, Cambria, Nanesook
striped and plaid Nusins constantly on hand
Ladies Balmoral, Spring and summer Skirts,
the best in Delaware at the price. JOHN 0'NRlL
Market street, 4th door below Fourth street,
Wilmington, Delaware.
o'NRIL's cheap fancy and staple Dry Goods
Store, No. 3lS Market Street, Wilmington,
Delaware, four doors below Fourth street.
Keeps constantly on hand general assortment
of everything in the Dry Goods line, as cheap
as can be found any where else. The finest as.
sortment of Embroidery in the State, as low as
any House in New York or Philadelphia. -
Please give him a call. No. 3l4 Market street,
four doors below Fourth street.
mar7.ly JOHN o'NEIL.
REMovAL.--G. B THOMPSON has removed lis
DRUd BUSINESS from the Brandywine, to No.
sOS Market Street, corner of Eighth, in the
Institute Building, where he will be pleased to
receive his old customers and the patronage OF
the public generally. Prescriptions compounded
any hour Of the day or night. ap I'm,
Ea5- CHEAp JonSs IS the greatest place in
town.
Bns" Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
Bas@ Cheap John has the greatest stock oi
any other store in Delaware
Rss- Cheap John is the sole agent for the hes
Spool Cotton made in the world, at 4l2 King
Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Communicated
Fire Wardens.
MIR. EDITOR

MIR. EDITOR &.
In looking over the proceedings Of
Council, as reported in our city papers, oh
serve that communication was received from
the fremen, announcing their rejection of the
law, providing for the election of Fire Wardens,
to which the reporter adds. as required by
law"
An extract from the law printed below, will
satisfy those ntrusted in the matter, that this
course on the part of the fremen is not required
to defeat the object to be attained under the act
also that Council will not have power to appro.
pirate dollar towards the maintenance Of the
Fire Department, if Wardens are not elected at
the time appointed The question whether we
shall have an efficient Fire Department in the
future, as we have at present, is grave one, and
no doubt members of Council are more or less
concerned for the welfare of their constituents
in connection with this subject. The RESPONSE
bility of perfecting the present system, or Of
devising measures for any change that may be
demanded by the present unfortunate state of
things, cannot be evaded by Firemen or Council,
and our citizens will hold them responsible, if
the security from loss by fire is lessened by the
neglect Of one or resistance of the other.
The Fire Department may be sustained by
voluntary subscriptions; but without good rea-
given for the faillre of the present plan,
people will not contribute to their support
Sec. |. " BE ii enacted By Me Senate and House
Of Representatives. Of Me State Of DelaWdre, IN
General Assembly met" That on the first Tues.
day in June, each of the fire companies, of the
City of Wilmington. shall elect seven persons
10 serve as delegates to a convention, which shall
be held in the city ou the first Tuesday in July
following.
Section second, third, and fourth, define the
qualifications and duties of Fire wardens, to be
appointed by the convention-their duties are
similar to that of the former committees of COun-
oil on fire companies.
Sec. 8. The forty-leventh section of chapter
seventy-three of the Revised Code, is hereby re
pealed made null and void but tie City Council
shall not have authority 10 make any appropriation
to any fire company, ercept upon a ,rritteH appN
cdtioh, signed BY tpo-hirds Of the Board of Ere
Wdrdens. CITIZEN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Interesting Letter from General Grant

The Commercial publishes passages from
letter received from General Grant, in re-
ply TO letter informing him of the nature
of the criticism of his management of the
battle of Pittsburg Landing, Gen, Grant
says, 81 will go on and do my duty to the
very best OF my ability, without praise, and
do all can TO bring the war to speedy
close. am not an aspirant for anything at
the close of the war. There is one thing |
feel very well assured OF, and that is that
have the confidence of every brave man in
my command. Those who showed the white
feather will do all in their power to attract
attention from themselves. | had, perhaps,
dozen officers arrested for cowardice in the
first days fight. The men are necessarily
my enemies. As to the talk about our be-
ing surprised, nothing could be more false.
II the enemy had sent us word where and
when they would attack, we couldn't have
been better prepared.
Skirmishing had been going on for two
days between our recommending parties and
the enemys advance. | did not believe,
however, that they intended TO make a de-
iermined attack, but simply make a recon
noissance in force. My headquarters We're
at Savannah, though usually spent the day
at Pittsburg. Troops were constantly ar-
irving to be assigned to the different br-
gudes and divisions. All were ordered to
report at Savannah, making il necessary to
keep an office and some one there. was
also looking for Buell. TO arrive, and it was
important that should have every arrange
ment complete for his speedy transit to this
side of the river.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
PRESERVE THE HAIR.
sINIMs' BOTANIC HAIR TONIC

ANOTHER CERTIFIcATE OF ITS GREAT VALUE.
Read the testimony Of y. G. ALLEN we'll known every
where dispenser OF Razor Powder &c. go him aud
he will tell you all about II.
WILMINGTON, DRL, January 10Th 1852
70 Me gWicted-1he Great Balm Of Giledd.
This Is to certify that my wife, for about sixteen years
past has lost the greater portion Of her hair and had
cune almost entirely bald And In order to restore II,
spent vast amount of money various remedies re-
pensh the hair but finding that all the publications In
different papFrs throughout the country, IN
restoring the hair proved futile and Of account after
lair tral thought AZ last resort that would try sMMa
BoTANc HAIR roNIo and using two oltles the bald
portion of her head Is entirely covered with hair from six
To eight Inches long In the natural color.
L. Q. ALLEN.
Nsw Castle County, ss Tile State Of Delaware.
lie 1t remembered that the 29h of January. A.
1852 personally came before the subscriber Edmund C.
made u the above certificate and by him subscribed Is
true sworn and subscribed at the city Of Wilmington,
Delaware, the day and year aforesaid, before,
ABRAHAM sTAATa
Justice Of the Peace
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
THE LATEST FROM YORKTOWN,
Symptoms of Mutiny.
TOrpedoes Burned in the Road.
GENERAL lOHNSTONS BAGGAGE CAPTURED,
HEADQUARTERS Amy OF the poroMAo,

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAo, I
May 4-Eyening.
1t is certain that the rebels received reinforce
ments by steamer Richmond on Thursday last.
but they did not desembark.
The rebels are badly demoralized and eyince
symptoms of nutiny on account Of the retreat
Inside the Notifications and along the viii
liamsburg road, on which they are retreating.
they have buried torpedoes and percussion shell,
which are occasionally exploding aud injuring
persons.
Gen Joseph Johnstons baggage has Just been
captured.
d. i. Lathrop, telegraph operator, has been
mortally wounded by the explosion of a torpedo.
Another torpedo, attached to a l3-inch Shell,
has just been discovered in the telegraph office
From the Army Correspondent Of the Associated Press
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PnToMAC,
May 4, 1862.
This morning, at FIVE O'Clock, your correspon.
dent entered the enemy's works, which the rear
of their army deserted four hours before.
Everything was found to be in utter confusion,
as though they left in great haste. Between
forty and fifty pieces of heavy artillery have been
left in their works, after being spiked, together
with large amount of ammunition, medical
stores, camp equipage, tents, and the private
property of their officers.
negro who was left ia the town, states that
the rebels threw large amount Of ordnance
stores iRto the river to prevent their falling into
our hands.
Several deserters have succeeded in running
into our lines-one of them, a very intelligent
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA,

Via Louisville, Nay l, 1862
Hon, EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary OF War
On yesterday the enemy having cut our
wires and attacked during the night one OF our
brigades. deemed it my duty to bead in pers oil
an expedition against Bridgepor'.
started by train oi cars in the morning,
followed by two additional regiments Of infantry
and two companies OF cavalry.
found that our pockets had engaged the en-
emy's pickets four miles from Bridgeport, and,
after sharp engagement, in which We lost one
man killed, drove them across stream, whose
railway brigde had burnt.
With four regiments OF infantry, two pieces Of
artillery dragged by hand, and two companies
of cavalry, at three p, NJ, we advanced TO the
burnt bridge and opened our fire upon the enc
mys pickets on tn, other side, thus producing
the impression that our advance would be by
the railway.
This accomplished, the entire force was
thrown across the country about mile, and
put on the road leading from Stevenson to
Bridgeport
The whole column now advanced at very
rapid pace, Our cavalry scouts attacked those
OF the enemy and forced them from the Bridge
port road: We thus succeeded in making a
complete surprise, aud deliberately formed our
line Of battle on the crest of a wooded hill with
III FIVE hundred yards Of the works constructed
tu defend the bridge.
Al our first fire the guards broke and run
They at empted to blow up the main bridge,
but iailed. They then attempted to lire the
further extremity, but volunteers at my call
rushed forward in the lace Of their fire and
saved the bridge from the island to the main
shore we could not save it.. 1t is of small mo-
ment, its length being only about four hundred
and fifty feet.
Prisoners taken report that FIVE regiments of
infantry and eighteen hundred cavalry were
stationed al the bridge.
The campaign is ended aud | now occupy
Huntsville in perfect security, while all of Ala
bama north of Tennessee river floats no flag but
that OF the Onion.
o. NJ. MITcnELL. Brig. Gen.
rammandinfy ThtrI n,,i.;,r
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Emancipation and Colonization.

"IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE 1 AD-
NIT THAT SLAVERY DOES NOT EXIST
AS A VALUABLE SOURCE OF PRosPER1-
TY. l ADMIT UNHEsITATlNGLY THAT
IF TOMORROW WE COULD SUBSTITUTE
FOR THE NEGRO POPULATION OF DELLA
WARE, SLAVE AND FREE, THE SAME
NUMBER OF WHITE MEN, OR HALF THE
SAME NUMBER OF WHITE MEN, AND GET
RID OF TaE INFERIOR RACE, OUR
WEALTH WOULD BE oUADRUPLED"-
Hon. James A. Bayard.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
FROM GEN, HALLECK'S ARMY.
Route of the Rebels at Farming
ton---The Cavalry in Pursuit

PmTssuRG LANDING, May 3, . p. Mo
the Hon. ~ NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War;
-Palne's division made reconnaissance to
Pennington to-day, where they found about
1900 OF the enemy, and drove them in hand
some style, killing 30, wounding many, and
capturing some prisoners with their tents,
camp equlpage, &c. AT dark our cavalry
was in pursuit of their artillery and bag
gage train beyond Pennington, in the drec-
tion Of Corinth.
Witnessed the fight and our men behaved
splendidly.
An artillery reconnaissance went to Glen
dale this morning and destroyed two trestle
bridges and some portion Of the track of the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
II has been a splendid days work for the
left wing.
Weather clear and roads becoming good.
Signed, 1nos. A. Scorf,
Arut n.t.4 u
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Another account-.--Dispatch from Gen
POpe.

PlrrsBuRG LANDING, May 3.-The follow
ing dispatch, dated near Pennington, has
been received at headquarters. A recon
nolssance was sent toward Pennington,
where the troops found the enemy 1900
strong, with four pieces of artillery and some
cavalry, occupying a strong position near
the town. Our forces advance at once TO
the assault, and after hard skirmish carried
the position in handsome style. The enemy
left thirty dead on the field, and all their
tents and baggage, the cavalry pursuing
them. The whole affair was very handsome,
our regiments charging the battery and their
line of infantry at the double quick. The
enemy fed in wild confusion A regiment
OF cavalry was sent through to Bonneville,
and took possession of the town. They tore
up the railroad track and destroyed two
bridges. We have a good many prisoners,
cannot tell how many yet. Our loss is two
killed and twelve wounded
JoHN PoPE, Major General.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Yorktown Evacuated /!
The United States Troops
now in Possession.
A Large Number of Cannon and Great
Quantities of Camp Equipage Taken.
DESPATCH FROM GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
Occupation of Yorktown and Gloucester
Point.
The Cavalry and Flying Artillery in
Pursuit.
GuNBOATS ON YORK RIVER TRANSPORTING

TROOPS,
FoRTREss MosRoE, May 4.-Yorktown was
evacuated by the rebels last night, and our
troops now occupy the enemy's works.
large amount of camp equipage and guns.
which they could not destroy for fear of being
seen, were left behind.
HEADQUARTERS AaMY OF THE Potomac,
May 4-9 o'clock A. NJ
To the Hon. EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary of
War:
We have the enemys ramparts, their guns,
ammunition, camp equipage, etc., and hold the
entire line of his works, which the engineers re-
port as being very strong,
] have thrown all my cavalry and horse ar
tillery in pursuit, supported by infantry
move Gen. Franklin'a division. and as much more
as ! can by water up to West Point to-day No
time shall be lost. Our gunboats have gone up
York river
omitted to state that Gloucester is also in
onr possession. l shall pursue the enemy to the
wall, q. Is. MCCLELLAN,
Major General
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

Dispatches from Gen. Butler dated Ship
Island, April 18th, speak of the success of
an expedition sent by him to Biloxi, to de-
mand apology for an insult to flag of
truce. The apology was promptly made,
and the town surrendered to our troops,
after a sharp engagement. Our side lost no
lives and four only were wounded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

CAIRO, May 4.-Intelligence from the army
before Corinth has been received to o'clock
last night
General HalleCk has moved his headquarters
twelve miles toward the 'front.' and our advance
is now within two miles of the enemy's works
The entire column is still pressing forward, and
skirmishes between the advance and the rebels
are of daily occurrence, The latter is making
slight show of resistance aud then falling back
On Thursday, 400 Germans from Louisiana
regiment, who had been sent out from the rebel
camp on guard duty, came into our lines in a
body with white flags on their guns and gave
themselves up as deserters,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
MARRIED.

zEBLEY- Y-sMITH.-oa the lst inst, by Rev.
Andrew Gathers MIR. LEWIS zEBLEY, Of Will.
mington, Del, to Miss MATILDA r. SMITH, Of
Baltimore. Baltimore papers please copy.
DAV1S-GIBBONS.-I Fhiadelphia, on fourth
day morning, (the 30tb) EDWARD NJ. DAVIS
to SARAH LOUISA, daughter of Charles Glib
hons, ESD. and grand daughter of the late
DR.. Wm. Gibbons, of this city.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

As an item of information to the Della
waro public, we feel bound TO announce that
Willard Salisbury spoke again the other
day in the United States Senate. AS is
=" his won't" Mr.. Salisbury took an original
text for his speech; to wit he nigger.-
salisbury never speaks twice ON the same
point, hence the varied character of his
snbieets.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

Gen. Mcclellan has achieved another
evacuation victory at Yorktown. The re-
bells have run away from him without fight
They seem to have way Of making the
roads good when they are ready to run
Our Generals have not yet learned this
secret.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
LADIES CL0AKs AND MANTILLAs.
AgneW q Co., SS9 Chestnut Street,
Agnew & English VI Is snnth Ninth 81

IhTee doors above Chesnut Street, PAiia.
both the above establishments, Ladies' can oboose
- IL rom tue LARGEST, CHEAPEST and BEST sELECT
" STOCK OF goods in our line TO be in the city,
comprising all the newest London and Paris STYLES Of
GhoAhs, sACQEEs, CIRCULARS, PALETOTs, MAN
IlLLAS, &C. &c. All made In the best manner of Ana
French, Belgian English and American cloths for snrin
and Summer wear also hest quality Of Black silk ana
thin Summer goods In endless variety at the Lowest
alble prices for cash. Our entire stock being rui
exclusively for cash, selected with the GREATEST and
made up under our special supervision from tba
very latest Paris and London styles we can or ind
menI1 sbi 70 1nyers equa 70 any house in the trade
liberal allowance Will be made 10 Country Merchants
ana persons purchasing Tor schools
AGNkW Co., Big Cbesnut straat ,r,,st, a., ~,
nenal Hotel Philadelphia ~ sfP''''s 'he N"n''-
4, % AND AuNEW ENGLISH, 20 South Ninth Street sra
aoof AOoVe uhesnut Street. philadslphia. ap25 I'm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Another Exul0it by Cen, MItcheII,

Gen. MlrcnELL has added still another to the
many evidences he has shown of energy and
activity in conducting the important operations
committed to his charge. 1t is quite needless
to say Of such an officer that he has deserved
we'll Of his country. His successes are read in
the record of his rapid marches aud in the mum
der of strategic points he has wpested from the
control Of the insurgents ...
DESPATCH FROM GENERAL MITOHELL.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

Important dispatches have reached the
Department from Corinth. If Beauregard
does not soon run away from Corinth, he
will be severely punished by the brave and
triumphant Halleck.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
COUNTY CONVENTION.

We, the undersigned, citizens of New
Castle County, respectfully invite all per-
sons who are in favor of supporting the
present National Administration in its
determined efforts to maintain the Union,
suppress rebellion by force of arms, aud
thus secure a permanent and honorable
peace, to assemble in COUNTY MEETING
IN New CASTLE, ON THURSDAY, 22ND
DAY OF MAY, 1862, to take such mea-
sures as may, with the co operation of our
sister Counties, secure a SrATE ORGANI-
uAnrnN f.r 4ka nbat-n ,b;
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
SImnls, ROtnnIc MaIr TonIc.

This extraordinary preparation has proved beyond al
doubt the ouy remedy that will the hair TO grow
again where it has fallen oil become thin II cures
Itchy humors, scalp diseases, dandru and all
other impediments to healthy head of hair Sold In
oH. bottleH at 81 cents, and pint bottles at sl
DIR. J. slMMS & SON,
Sole Manufacturers, Fourth and King Sis,
Wilmington Del
Sold by b. =. BURTON and CowG1LL q son, Dover
and Dealers everywhere telT.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
BUSINESS MATTERS,
PORT TRAITS
FOR
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.

We have now ready variety of Portraits of
the most prominent Generals and Leaders of the
time, beautifully Autographed on n card of
size to tit any Photograph Album. These are
so finely executed and such accurate liSenesses,
that they are decidedly popular. They are sold
at the very low price OF 6 cents each, or for
20 cents, 20 for one dollar. We have now ready
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

The Merrimac made her appearance, un-
attended by any other boats, off Sewalls
point on Saturday. Her object is supposed
to be to prevent assistance reaching our
troops at Yorktown, through the James
River.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06

Gen. Candy has pursued and attacked the
enemy in southern New Mexico, at a place
on the Rio Grande called Parrilo and de-
feated them.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
PHI GNIX
LOOKING GLASS AND PICTURE FRAME
MANUFACTORY,

Nos. 22l East 7tceay Third Street, l73 and l75
Grand Street and 2l5 CeRbe Street
ESTABLISHED 1888. NEW YORK. EsrABLlsHBD 1885,
This Establishment has been in successful operation "a
years and Is the LAR0Inr Of the kndin the United
of
LOOKING GLASS, PICTURE and PORTRAIT FRAAIEs
Ptaia and Ornamental Pier, Wall, Oval and
Manta Glasses Connecting COynices,
Base and Bracket Tables, WiM
Mdr6le Slabs, Toilet GlGssts,
&c, &c., Sc.
MouldipgH for Picture Frames in lengths suitable for
transportation, either Gu, BerRg, Roseigood Oak zebrd
Hirdseys. Mahogany &c. Our new Manufaciory and e1
ensive facilities enable to furnish any article In our
line as good as the best, and cheap the chedpes
DEALERS ARE INVITED TO c ILL UPON Us
when they visit New York We claim to be able to sup
ply them with every article IN line which they eau
possibly require, prices than they can purchase
elsewhere
Orders by mail attended to with promptness Do not
fail to call when you visit New Yok
Q0ice anil Wareooms, No. 2l5 Centre S., N. ?.
aps 3n' HORACE V. sIGLER, ,Agi.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Magistratela Dooketa.

- hand and for sale by "'' VA
JOHN h. PORTER.
hplo. No I0g Markat str..t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
FROM CoRINTH.
Advance of General Hallecls.
DAILY sKIRMIsHIENG.

-Four Hundred Germans from Louisiana Rsgi
ment Desert in Body.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
DR.. CoGGswELL's
ANTIPHLOGISTIC SALT
For Inflammatory Diseases Only

This Salt is not Patent Medicine, but pre-
scriptiou of an eminent physician; nor is ii re-
commended as specific remedy for all diseases
which aiilct the human family. Instead OF be-
ing panacea for all maades, 1t has control
over but one class, has but one aim saccompishes
but one object, viz; Subdues lnAammatory dis
ease--whatever its form or locality-whether in
the Head, Throat, Chest, Abdomen or Skin.
Inflammation is caused by partial obstruc-
ton of the fluids, and this Salt removes that OBJ
struetion and sets the fluids in motion again.
Every form of Inflammation (but no other
disease) is easily but surely aublued by il. The
following different forms which the unbalanced
fluids assume and many not here mentioned that
have more or less heat, pain and fever are as
easily cured by the
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Farm for Sale

4ssssar In Appoqunimink Hundred miles south of
h5i Odessa. on the main road to Smyrna, con aiming
liii EH about ls3 acres There two dwelling houses
lsiAalA on the place, one of which was built within a
lew years and the necessary out building Also sora
wo9dlAnl Ihe property will be sold low. For further
particulars apply TO JOHN McLEAh a SON
apll-tf lii Market strai,