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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05
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AN ACT to establish land district in the Terri
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AN ACT to establish land district in the Terri
tory of Nevada and for other purposes.
Be il enacted By Tie Senate md House Of Repre-
ScatdtiVes ofHs United States Of 44mericd in Con-
gress asselp5lcd, That the public lands of the
Uuited States in the Territory of Nevada shall
constitute land district to be called the District
Of Hsysda, the office for which shallb be establish
ed ut such place within said district as the Presi-
dent of the United States may from time to time
direct, and the pre- emiion laws are hereby extern
dod TO said Territory.
Sec. ,. Aid be il further enacted, That the
President be and he is hereby authorized to ap-
point, by and with the advice and consent OF the
Senate, register and receiver for said district,
who shall be required to reside at the site fsaid
Office, and who shall have the same powers aud
perform the same duties as are now or may here
after be prescribed by law for other land oiiiceis
aud whose compensation shall be the same as al
lowed to such officers by the act approved April
twenty, eighteen hundred and eighteen, entitled
"An act for changing the compensation of re-
ceiyers and registers of the land offices"
Sec. s. And be II further cnacted That when
the settlers in any township or townships not
mineral or reserved by Government shall desire
n survey made Of the same under the authority
of the Surveyor General of the United States,
and shall file an application therefore in writing,
and deposit in proper United States depositary
to the credit of the United States sum sufficient
to pay for such survey, together with all expenses
incident thereto, without cost or claim for in6em-
nifty on the United States, it shall and may be
lawful for said Surveyor General, under such in
struclons as may be given him by tho Commits
soner OF the General Land Office, and in aceor-
dance with existing laws and instructions, to sur
vey such township or townships, aud make return
thereofto the general and proper local laud office:
Provided, That the townships so proposed to be
surveyed are within the range of the regular
progress of the public surveys embraced by exis.
ting standard lines or bases for the township and
subdivision surveys.
Approved, July ., 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05
Approved, July !, 1862.
No. 1851

AN ACT to provide for additional medical officers
of the volunteer service.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatipes of United States Of America in con-
qyess assembled, That there shall be appointed by
the President, by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate, forty surgeons aud one hun
dred aud twenty assistant surgeons of volunteers,
who shall have the rank, pay, and emolumen's OF
officers of corresponding grades in the regular
army Provided, That no one shall be appointed
to any position under this act unless he shall
previously have been examined by Il board Of
medical officers to be appointed by the Secretary
of War, and that vacancies iu the grade of sur
geon shall be filled by selection from the grade
Of assistant surgeon on the ground Of merit only;
And provided firther That this act shall continue
in force only during the existence of the present
rebellion.
Sec. .. lind Be il further enacted, That from
and after the passage OF this act brigade surgeons
shall be known and designated as surgeons Of
volunteers, and shall be attached to the general
medical staff under the direction of the Surgeon
General; and hereafter such appointments for the
medical service of the army shall be appointed
surgeons of volunteers.
Sec. 8. AAd be Gfarther enacted, That instead
of 'one assistant surgeon,s as provided by the
second section of the act of July 22d, 1861, each
regiment OF volunteers in the service of the
United States shall have two assistant surgeons
[Approved, July ?, 1852
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05
ATTENTION EVERYBODY!

Every man of you harken and heed
livery of you listen and read
Fathers aud brothers, and uncles and cousins
All your relations, 10y dozens and DOZENS
Ilarken aud listen We brayely declare
Here are the Garments for SHmmtf Hear;
Garments for persons OF every condition.,
For men of s shapes and Of every position.
Elegant suits of appropriate colors,
All to be had for Il very few dollars;
Novelties splendid in Masculinc RainmeHt
Al shocking low prices for ready cash payment
Clothing for gentlemen long or tall,
Clothing for stout men, clothing for small;
Certain to fit you --Comer hurry and buy
Elegant clothing for June and July
Trumpet the tidings from city and town.
Tell tue Intelligence gladly around
Bring your relations and neighbors all
Come and buy clothing at the GREAT OAK HALL.
az PARTICULAR NOTICE. This extensive estab.
iahmen is directly on the cern0r Of Sixth aud Market
Streets
Persons from this part OF the country in visiting the
city should aim go there to purchase their CLOTliNG
They have large assortment Of styles aud qualities
select from, and all the goods made up good and
strong, and sold at reasonable prices.
As We buy from first hands, aud sell exclusively for
Cash. sell to everybody cheap, for the buyer does
not have to pay for losses incurred somehody-ess
through the Credit system. In word-wo guarantee
stand out Or big profits. Our motto Is the nimhie six
pence is better than the slow shilling Come and
for your yourselves.
wANAMAKER BROWN, (oAK HALL.)
s. Z. Corner sixth and Market sts., Philadelphia.
iel5tian. LIST, 1863.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05

WILMINGTON. TUESDAY AUGUST
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05

AN ACT donating lands to the several States and
Territories which may provide colleges for
the benefit of agriculture aud the mechanic
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05
DourmaI attu @tatrsmatt
Mans Chief Troubles.

by THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
What is the hardest thing TO hear
Come now, ye Solomons, declare.
Some say the toothache is the worst
Of all the Ills that men have cursed
Others declare that gOuts sharp twinge
Can all philosophy unhinge;
Much worse, some say, than that attack
Is blister plaster on your back.
Others pretend scolding wife
Beats all the plaques of human life;
Tight boots, some say, are bad, but worse
Than these again, an empty purse;
Still worse, tits generally confessed,
To he by sweltering clothes oppressed
When scOrching summer holds dominion;
but if you want my calm opinion,
think all troubles trifling be.
If they admit of remedy.
II toothaohe plague you, have it out;
strict dieting will cure the gont;
If you with blisters are offended,
Why, take them off, and all is ended;
lfscolding wifo disturb your bliss,
Just stop her elatter with kiss;
And if thick clothing does torment you,
At Tower Hall they will content you.
There, in stock Ave stories high,
Your wants you surely may supply
Whether you seek for garments rich
As ever human hands did stitch,
Or, if your philosophic mind
Is to economy inclined
Whnte'er your notions or your taste,
10 Benefits grand emporium haste,
Where all iudicious people go,
Ii change of dress can soothe their woe,
Or extra happiness bestow.
TOWER HALL, No. 51S Market street, Phil
lclphia. BENNETT & co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05
OFFICIAL.
LAWs OE THE uNlrEn srATEs.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Pdsscl al Me Second Session Of hte Thirty-Sersah
Congress,
PuBLIc-No 90.
AN Act changing the name of the American
built schooner "Curtis Mann" to that OF
Supply"
BE ii enacted 5v lie Senate and House Of Repre-
ssntatives of The Hnaed States Of america in Con-
gress assembled, That the collector of the customs
of the port Of Detroit be and he is hereby au
thorized, under the direction of the Secretary of
the Treasury, to issue II new register, license, or
enrolment, to the American-buit schooner
"Curis Manu." in the name of the Supply"
the same being owned by IL. N Strong.
Approved, July /, 1862.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-05
IpopLrc No. 100. I

An ACT changing the name of the American-
built schooner " Tom Dyer" to that of Dol
phin."
BE il enacied By The Senate and House Of Repre-
seataaees Of he United Suites Of america in Con-
grsss assembled That the collector of the customs
Of the port of Detroit be and he is hereby au-
thorized, under the direction of the Secretary of
the Treasury, to issue new register, license, or
enrolment, TO the American-built schooner "Tom
Dyer" in the name of the " Dolphin" the same
being owned by II. N. Strong.
Approved, July l, 1862.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
ARRIVAL or THE ARIEL.
Capture OF the City of La Paz,
Bolivia.

New YORK, Nov. "a.
The steamer Ariel has arrived from Aspin-
wall with s942, in specie. She reports that
Alosquera has entire possession Of Antigua.
The lives and property of all citizens who have
been in arms were guaranteed, and passports
given those who wished 10 leave. The
civil war is about ended. Quite a number
of vessels were wrecked on the South Ameri-
can coast; no American names were seen-
The U. ). brig Bainbridge had arrived at As
pinwall. The Perry had sailed for Key West.
Panama letter says, among the passengers
in the Ariel for New York is Mr. Mackie of
the department Of State, who brings the latest
Intelligence from Bolivia. Mr.. Mackie reach
ed La Paz on Oct. 10. when President Acha
opened his batteries. Upon the next day, AZ
ter severe fight of six hours, his troops ear
ried the city by storm, with loss of 800
killed and mortally wounded. Mr.. Mackie
entered the city with the troops, and found
Mr.. Carter, the L. S. Minister. in the palace
administering 20 the comfort of the wounded
and dying, and had been so engaged during
the fight Gen. Perez and other leaders of the
rebellion, escaped on the night of the 16th.--
The President displayed much moderation af-
ter capturing the rebelous capitol. No pun.
ishment was inflicted, although the President
demanded $4,000 ransom for an influential
gentleman who desired 10 leave under Mr.
Mackie's protection. The feeling against for
eigners is intense, and they have already sui-
lered in property. Fears are entertained of an
attack on their persons.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Commercial.

tPer steamship Asia off Cape Race
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARK ET The sales fer
the week were 1000 bales including $500 bales to
spectators and 900 TO exporters The market closed
dull at decline of I'd India. The sales Friday
were LOCO bales. The market closed quiet at the fol-
lowing authorized quotations: New Orleans fair 27I;
niddng 23 Mobile fair 26i; middng %; Uplands
tar 25i middling 22 The stock in port amounts to
zo60O0 bales. OF which q 600 are American
TRADE REPORT. Trade at Manchester closed firm
ut decline.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKET. =
Messrs kichardson, Spence Co., and others report
Flour declining, sales at 23s a 2ss Wheat easier;
Red Western 9s a 9s Cd Red Southern IS Sd a los ;
White Western los Cd ,t lis Sd: W White Southern lis
81 d I'D. Corn advancing; Mixed 29s Cd a 29s Sd /;
White 31s a 32s Cd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET Beef
heavy Pork declining. Bacon declining Lard
steady at SO a 40s f7ilow fiat at a decline Of 3d.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET Sugar
uery dull. Ashes quiet at 32s Cd a 49, Coffee no
sales. Rosin quiet but steady. Spirits turpentine
quiet. Rice firmer L.nseed advancing. Linseed
oil easier at Al Cod oil steady. Whale oil quiet
Latest via Queenstown.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARK EFT The sales of
cotton at Liverpool Saturday were 1000 bales
The market closed dull and unchanged
Breadstutls quiet but steady.
Provisions heavy.
LONDON, Saturday p. M.-Consos closed at 93s a
93l for money.
American securities Illinois Central railroad 42I
q AZ discount; Erie railroad 42i q 43.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Various War Items.

NEW YORK, Nov. "a.
A lady passenger-a Mrs. Warner, of White
Plains-was killed on board the train on the
Hudson River Railroad near Yonkers, on Sat
urday night, by musket shot fired by care
less soldier belonging TO a camp of recruits
there.
Gen. PatteTson's death was caused by the
accidental discharge of pistol, which he kept
under his pillow, and while in the act of chang
ing it from one hand to the other on awaking.
II is said that Gen. Pope has been ordered
to st. Louis to relieve Gen. Curtis.
The rebel force at Fredericksburg is under
stood to be 10000. Several locomotives are
kept nred up constantly. Gen. Longstreet as
sumed command last Wednesday.
Gen. McClernand's Mississippi expedition, it
Is said, will be ready to move about the 9TH of
December.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
New York Market.

New YORK. Nov "a
Cotton-dnll and sales trifing at 66 for middling
uplands.
Flour-State and Western shade flrmer; Superfine
State 5 65 a IS; Extra do 95 % 05; Round Hoop
Ohio so n 6 95; Superfine Western 5 65 N 75;-
Common TO good extra Western 6 05 a 35; South
ern frmer; Mixed TO good 30 q 80; Fancy and
Extra % g 90; Canada irmer, sales $50 bbls; Ex-
ira 80 a 8 p5.
Whcat-quiet, frmer; Chicago spring is q 25
Milwaukee club %; Western IS sI ~: Amber
Michigan AZ a. a. White Michigan ] 81 a g. ;
Red State 40 a ! AZ
Corn-l cent better Mixed Western I0i a II, for
shipping 66 a 20 for EASTERN 60 a 654 for damaged
and heated; choice White Southern ssl.
Pork-dnll aud lower, sales 1890 bbls Mess 10 IL
a l3 25 Prime ii 80.
Sugars-quiet aud firm; New Orleans I0t a. I2i
Cofee-yery firm: Rio at 30 "a 33i.
Freights to Liverpool-dull; cotton nomnal;--
flour 2s Sd q 2s Adj grain 9d for wheat in bulk and
ships bags
Wool-steady and firm.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Gen. McClellan's Letter of Declination to
the City Council of New York.

NEW iORk. NOV. Il.
Gen. Mcclellan has sent the following letter
10 the Chairman of the Committee on National
Affairs Of the City Councii
"Dear Sir: | have the pleasure to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter of to-day. en-
bodying the resolutions of the municipal arl-
thorities OF the county of New York, tender
ing to me the distinguished honor of the hos
pitalities of the metropolis. / appreciate fully
and feel most deeply this action OF the munich
pality, which | regard as one of the highest
honors which can be paid 10 citizen OF the
country. At this moment it is especially graf
flying to me to be thus assured of the good
feeling and regard OF the authorities of our
greatest city. | trust that they reflect the SEN
timents OF their constituents. At any other
time would gratefully accept the profiered
honor, but L do not feel that it would be right
for me to do so while so many of my former
comrades are enduring the privations of war
and perhaps sacrificing their lives for our
country. j trust, therefore, that you will per-
nit me to decline compliment so little de-
served, and that you will convey to the honor
able Mayor and Council my warmest and most
grateful thanks for the great honor they have
conferred upon me.
am, my dear sir, with great respect.
Your obedient servant,
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
Major-General u. S. Army
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

BOLD 0pERATIos.-Mr. A. II. Gushing
has recently broken up housekeeping in this
city, preparatory to removing TO Boston, and
has been packing up his furniture for the pur-
pose of storing it. Saturday man with
wagon, marked sob wagon" drove up to the
house and said he wanted the carpets. The
young woman who was there asked him who
sent him? He replied that Mr.. Gushing had
sent him, and that he was in a hurry, and that
she must not detain him. He then took hold
of one of the carpets and began to roll it up,
when the woman said she would 90 up stairs
and call Mr.. Butler, who was to take the
house. The man replied that he guessed It
was of no consequence, dropped the carpet
and jumped into his wagon and drove of. His
intention undoubtedly was to steal the carpets,
and he had been watching the opportunity
when Mr.. Gushing should be absent.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

A GooD HUNTER.-The Mirror states that
Rev. Samuel III. Merrill, Of the Bethel Church
returned last week from his annual recreation
in the forests This vacation was spent in
camp on the Schoodac waters, some eighty
miles above Bangor-with an Indian for his
only companion. Deer, bear, and muskrats,
are only a part of their camp spoils. Mr.. NJ.
brought home two deer, and two bears, with
the skeleton of third of unusual size. One
of the deer too, is pronounced by hunters to
be the largest ever seen. These fine specimens
are TO be placed in the Cabinet of our Natural
History Society,"
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

LOOKOUT FOR THEM.-Our people cannot
be too cautious in watching beggars and others,
who call upon some pretext or other, at houses.
They should not be allowed to come inside the
doors, unless the persons are well known, as
the object Of most of them is either to steal
whatever they can lay their hands OH, or to
discover the situation of fastenings TO the
doors, DC. A few days since a woman called
at house and requested to be shown to the
privy! 1t is needless to say that the door was
slammed in her face.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Rebels Erecting Forlifcations ON the Mis-
sissippi.

Rebels Erecting foriifcationS on the Mis-
sissippi.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. "a.
The Democrat of this city has information
that the rebels are at work fortifying Port
Hudson, $50 miles from New Orleans. The
same engineers who laid out the work at
Vieksburg have just completed plan of forti-
fication at Port Hudson. Ten or twelve guns
are now in position, and in two weeks from
the present time Port Hudson will be as strong
as Vicksbnrg, and prove a serious bar to the
ascent of Rear Admiral Farragut's fleets. The
rebels are now running steamboats, from Port
Hudson to Lake Providence, distance of
more than 300miles. The rebels are also run
ming boats on Red River, bringing immense
supplies of cattle from Tennessee and large
quantities of salt fIom the new salt works on
Red River, which are situated about fifty miles
above the mouth. 1t is stated that these works
produce 10000 bushels of salt daily, all of
which is rapidly sent east via Vicksburg.
One object of the fortiications at Port Hud-
son is to prevent the federal forces from march,
ing on these salt works.
Gen. Schofeld and staff arrived here last
night. The Generals health, though not fully
restored, is rapidly improving.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
From Tennessee.-No more Substitutes-A
Colony OF Refugees.

New YORK, Nov "a.
The Tribune has special dispatch from
Nashville of 23d, but contains nothing impor-
taut. There is no doubt but Bragg is with the
rebel army in Tennessee. HIS staff are at
Tullahoma still. He is not there nor at Muir
freesboro'. 1t is said that the rebel force at
Murfrcesboro' has been increased to 20,O00
and that they sent large bodies OF cavalry to
obstruct the Cumberland river and interrupt
railroad communications. Onr scouting par
ties captured about 200 prisoners last week,
and large foraging parties were successful
Morgan and Forrest have captured about $50
of our men since the 9th inst, mostly strag-
glers.
An order was received at Harrisburg. Pa,
on Saturday from Washington that no more
substitutes in lieu OF drafted men will be re-
ceiyed. The opinion is expressed that it will
be countermandcd, although this impression is
not general.
A letter from ST. Johns river, Fla, reports
the establishment of a colony of white relii-
gees at Pilottown, by Commander Woodhul.
They are all men of southern birth, who fed
from home to avoid the rebel conscription.--
600 or 700 contrabands have been sent from
the neghborhood to Port Royal or Eernandna
All were run away from seryitude.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

ANOTHER AGED CITIZEN GoNE.-Nathan-
iei Warren. Esq, died yesterday at his resi-
dence, corner of Congress and High streets,
at the age of nearly 81 years. Mr.. w. formerly
resided in Saccarappa, but removed from that
place TO Portland some Is or 20 years since
and was one of our most respected citizens
His death was quite sudden, he having been
apparently as well as usual until within few
days of his decease, which, it is supposed, was
caused from affection of the heart.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
From Fredericksburg.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY POToN A

Falmouth, Monday Evening.
The day has passed Off quietly, without
anything worthy of note transpiring. The
church bells in Fredericksburg were ringing
to-day, announcing the hour of divine wor-
ship, although most of the inhabitants had fled
the doomed city. If the passage of the river
by the Federals should be resisted by the reb-
els, their chime has been heard for the last
time.
A great many uniformed soldiers were seen
marching through the city to-day, probably for
the purpose of attending church.
During last night the enemy's works were
somewhat extended, but no additional guns
are visible.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Municipal Elections.

HARTFORD, Nov. "a.
The Democrats carried the town elections
here to-day by pa clear majority on first Sc
lectman, and 400 majority on collector. The
entire Democratic ticket is elected, for the first
time in the fall for over twenty years.
NoRwALK. Nov. "a.
AT the charter election here to-day the en-
tire Democratic ticket was elected by large
majority.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

lE- Mrs. Goddard lectured last evening in
Cape Elizabeth to very large audience, and
quite handsome collection was made in aid
of the benevolent institution in that town.
This evening she lectures in Gorham, n. H.
and tomorrow evening in Oxford
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Destruction of Tobacco.-Confedrate steam
sunk.
FORTRESS MONROE,

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. %.
-Four hundred Union prisoners have arrived
from City Point.
The Richmond papers say that nearly $780,
600 worth of tobacco was destroyed in Fred
ericksburg. Gen. Lee refused to treat with
the frederals, and ordered out the women and
children. The city is to be held by our (rebel)
forces.
Nassau dates of the 10Th, received in
Charleston, announce the sinking of the steam
er Kelsie, from collision, so miles from the
coast. She was one of the steamers built ex-
pressly on the Clyde to run the blockade.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

NICE FRUIT.-Ansel Lothrop, No. 134 Fore
Street has received prime lot of oranges and
pineapples, just imported from Cuba. 1t is
Mr.. Lothrop's intention to keep well supplied
with fruit during this season, as he was last
year, and to have that of the best quality.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

PLEASANT RE-UNIoN.-We dropped into
Ingersolfs last night, just in time to see the
knights Templar of Portland Commandery
enjoying supper given them by our fellow
citizen Isaac c. Nesmith, who has recently re-
ceived an appointment at Washington, and was
thus bidding his friends farewell
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25

Mrs. NJ. G. Browne, Professor on the
Eye and Ear will remain at the Preble House
till Thursday noon, Nov. 9th, where she may
be consulted on all diseases of the Eye, and
Ear in connection with the whole human sys-
TEN.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
Counterfeit Bank Bills.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov "a.
Peterson's Detector furnishes a description
Of the following counterfeit, which has been
circulated in this city: Rhode Island Union
Bank, Newport, Il. l.; counterfeit tens; Wig
nette-in upper left corner. Vulcan, with va
rous implements; right end, farmer, with hay,
&c.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
From Newbern.

New YORK, Nov. "a.
The steamer Oriole, from Newbern 18TH has
arrived. There has nothing new transpired at
Newbern.
The Oriole was obliged to lay three days off
Hatteras. The steamer George Peabody went
ashore at Hatteras on the 18th, and lays in
dangerous position.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-25
sR- we are told that the officer in con

sBe We are told that the officer in COM
mand of the 7th regiment recently put some of
his men into the guard house for getting lick
ed in quarrel. The provocation for fighting
was sufficient TO excuse them for taking up
the quarrel, but no apology could be admitted
for coming off second best That's the disci-
pline that will win in the long run