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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Communicated.
Exhibition of the Junior Class of the
Wesleyan Female College.

The entertainment given by the young ladies
OF the Junior Glass OF this institution on Friday
evening last, was altogether one Of the most
agreeable and satisfactory we ever attended 1t
consisted Of vocal aud instrumental music, ORR
ginal essays and coloquies The prog anime was
ils follows:
CaOrus-By the Glass.
Essay-The New Year by Miss Josie b
Flgue, Washington, D. G
Musc-yocal Duett by Misses Lore and
Hamilton.
c-Iustrumenial; by Misses Powell and
llhrner.
Essay Mornings are mysteries; Miss Susan
Il Colt, Smyrna.
Essay-Vahala. the hall OF sleet heroes Miss
G rnelia Powell, New York.
Music-InslrumenIal Miss Helen AIcClees,
Wilmington.
Esiay-Nature whispers her secrets Miss II.
Pilinan, Smyrna.
Music Echo Song; by several young ladies'
Essay-The fields are white for the harvest
Where are the laborera Miss Lizzie liazell
Philadelphia.
Essay-Truce with surpation--Never Miss
Helen McClces.
Chorus--By the Class
Musc.-Duett; Misses Powell and Adams.
Colloquy-Mtssss Krider, Balnard, barmer
aud Murray.
Muslc-sOng Miss Ella Lore, Summit
Bridge.
Essay Charlotte Bron;e and Mrs u, Barrett
Browning Miss KATE Hardy, Pennsylvania.
Essay-rhe missing one Miss Ella Lore.
instrumental; Miss Powell.
Essay-Silence; Miss Annie Adams, Washing.
ton
Musis-Iustrumental Nlias Helen McClces.
Chorus-Good Night; by the Glass
All the young ladies, without exception. nc
quilted themselves Handsomely. Their reading,
singing aud play ing w-re excellent Their essays
were we'll written, and thoughtful, rejecting great
credit upon the authors. The proficiency OF the
class was an evidence Of faithful labor, and
thorough study on the part both OF teacher und
scholar. The Institution has nu efficient corps
of teachers, and the patrons may congratulate
themselves that .hUroughness aud useful know
ledge are the points chiefly arrived at
We regard this lustitu ion as u credit tc our
State. In its present condition and under the
present able management, 1t IL, in our opinion,
Que of the best schools IN the country. Notwith-
standing the many drawbacks incident TO the
war it has teen well sustained.
We learn that after short Christmas vacation
the next term will open with the new year We
wish Institution nnd teacher aud scholar a sue
cessfu and satisfactory year. u.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
WASHINGTON, December 20, 1862.
& ninlnrk u IL


We have visited quite number
of the Hospitals, and all or nearly all that we
had prospect of finding any of our men from the
late battle field, and only find tue following list
We have ayailed ourselves of all the Information
We could got from the SaHitary Comm sson and
the Medical Director &C., here, and we have
assurances that ample preparations were made
for the wounded at Fredericksburg; and that
they have been well cared for. We have reliable
information that mauy (some 5OO0) are yet
there. Some have been left at Alexandria, and
probably some have been sent to Old Point
Baltimore and other places. The wounded here
all well cared for, and it is my honest and candid
opinion, that those here are not particularly in
want of anything, as the government provides
all with clean underclothes at once, after arriv-
ing here. They all say they want for nothing
except in one case, II. Bennett, desires change
of underclOthes, shirt and drawers. We have
also watched the boats on their arrival, as we
could catch them but they come in SO mrcgu-
larlyi that it is next to impossible TO catch them
shall visit Alexandria on Monday, and OH
lly return will report again. MIR. Postles has
rendered me much assistance during the whole
Of his stay here. Very truly.
II. NJ. Bye.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Authentic News from the Delaware
Regiments.

The following letter has been received from
H. MORTIMER BYE, who went to Washington
last week, as The agent of the Delaware Relief
Association, to look after the men wounded in
the late battle at fredericksburg;
wAsuINoToN, 4 o'clock, P. NJ
December 10, 1862
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

ors beautifully situated in the west part Of the city
III having commanding view Of the river Persons ex.
peetng 10 purchase, will do we'll to examine them before
purchasing elsewhere. The subscriber has control sf
several squares A plot be by calling at the
store corner of sh aud Market Streets Institute ldnR
For further particular. inquire Of
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
NOTICE.

A Ill PERSONS having demands against tho estate oil
n the lata q. p. EDDY will please present them at the
office Of Murray, Eddy Co.. corner OF kghlh and Orange
Streets, without delay.
Wilmington, Dec i5, 1sel-iecl6it-i.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
DIED

LoFLAND.-suddenly on the Goth inst, at
Camp Smithers, of Congestion Of the Brain,
JosEPn b. LoFLAND. of Kent County, Del,
in the 20th year of his age.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
The Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore Railroad Company.

PHiLADgLrHiA, December IL, 1862
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of this Com
aAy aud Election OF Directors will take place at the
office Of the Company, In mingon, on the second
MONDAY, u2lh) Of JANUARY next, at 10, A. NJ.
deel6'tm ALFRED uUKNER, Secretary
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Eleventh Annual Meeting OF the
Stockholders ofthe Delaware
Railroad Company.
OFFICE OF TuE DELAWARE RAILROAD Co , 4

OFFICE OF tue DELAWARE RAILROAD Co u
Dover, Dec. IL 1862.
Notice Ia hereby given that the Eleventh Annual Meet
ing of the Stockholders Of the Delaware Railroad Com
pany, will be held In this Gce of tile Company, Dovar
On THURSDAY, the 9Th day OF JANUARY, 1868, at
Oclock +. NJ (hat being the second THURSDAY Of said
month"; at which time election will 10 held for the
purpose OF Gectng the officers Of the Company under the
provisions Of ihe charter and the several supplements
thereto.
By order J. =. ALLER,
declBtm. Secretary and Treas.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

Now we want you oil to know
Just the very paue to CO.
To get your Collars, Scarfs and Stocks,
Under Shirts and Drawers and Socks
suspenders, Handkerehiefs, Cravats,
NeokTies, Muilers and Shirts;
BOsoms, Gloves and all such things
Known as Gentlemen's Furnishings;
'Tis seven hundred and fourteen
Market Seventh and Eighth between.
From east to west, from pole to pole
No stocks like that displayed by Cole.
dee1q 2t.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
ADJOURNED
PUBLIC SALE.

sesHA THE subscriber having eniered the Army will
lWN sell at Public sails, on the premisas on fiJRS
E,t DAY, the 2ad day Of December, 1862 nj eleven
&&fA o'clock a. nj. the farm which he now resides
lhis iaim is handsomely situated the road leading
from Wilmington Ia M Castle, miles from the former
and from the latter place. adjoining lands Of NJ nl.
lingsworth, g. d Eyas J, NJ. lilrst aud Mrs RODGERS
II is divided uo fields by substantial fences and
hedges aud the land lies high and rolling with some
handsome sites io building having beautiful view Of
ths Delaware river and surrounding country lfecou.
tains about % acres, all Of which IL In high stale OF
utilization. The improvements a substantial bHck
dwelling with dining room and kitchen attached, with
cellar under the whule, all nearly large barn
with stablng underneath and shedding sufficient for 70
or 30 head OF cattle good granary Ice house. dc This
Is chance for capitalists and others that Ia seldom Of
ered Persons wishing to view the property will please
call on the subfeiber, Possession given Immediately IL
desired.
Terms (Which will be esy) will be made known on day
ofsAle. SOLOMON TOWNSEND.
Also, will be sold Immediately afterwards, tie House
hold Furniture, Stock and Farming Utensils consisting
ot4 Horses, good driving and sallle horse, Brood
Mare with i1al work Horses Colt, nik months cid
rs head OF superior Milch Cows Bull Heifsrs yoke
Of oxen, we'll broken Market Dearhlrns Carriage.
Farm Wagon, ux carts, Corn Shelter, Cutting boxes,
PloWs, Harrows, Cultiyators, QTindstone Wagon and
Pow uears, Blidles Collars, shoyea Spades, Hoes &c
Hay by the ton; Corn and Potatoes by the buahe /;
Wheat In the ground. Household and Kitchen Furni.
ure, such BAdsteada Beds and Bedding Tables Chairs
Bureaus Book and Secretary Ca pets, Stoves Dish
es and sundry other articles not enumerated. So Sale
positive without reserve.
TERMS On all sums $40. four months note will
he taken with approved endorsers.
SOLOMON TOWNSEND.
d. IT. RioEARpa Auct. deCi6st.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
ALMSHOUSE DIsPENsARv

VHE Dlspensary in connection with tho Nav c.,
County Almthouse, will be open on the nrs, ss,
DAY In Deeeinber, between the hours Of and ocn.
r. ", and continue open at the hour every Sn
seeding saturday during the Winter month"; at whIeb
tiuie poor patients will reeeye advice aud melir ~
Of charge For further information apply to "ee
GEO. PEPPER NORRIs NJ n
~ Residence adjoining Almshouse, ouse NAL,
street, between 9th and 7th. decs sinrNet i
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
FARM s. DwE.u.uNe. ron

4ls THE subscriber will sell at private sale. bsy
tss imm with a good tenant house fberaoss y. s
h Chrsiana Hundred, within one mllv Of bs s,, ~
l.am "a a9lmng lands Of Richard Drindley, Jesse Hs
lowell ana Henry Grant, cOnaining seveny.thrse 80,
The subscriber Wishes to nel 40 tRa
may he given at once. ' t'a'eshlon
tor terms, which VIII he reasonable, apply to
meh2b U MAMY COYlE on iIs nra1,,ia..
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

CHRISTMAS FAIR HELD by THE LITTLE Girls
AID Society, at the residence of Henry L.
Tatuall, corner Tenth and West streets. To
open TUESDAY EVENING, December 23d, and
close Christmas Eve. Proceeds to be handed in
to the Ladies' Aid Association, for the benefit of
the Delaware solders. We trust this patriotic
and praiseworthy undertaking Of the little folks,
will bring them numerous and liberal purchas
ers, who will find both useful and ornamental
articles, suitable for Christmas presents. Per-
sons not supplied with tickets, can obtain them
at the door. Contributions thankfully received
by the children, to be handed in as early on
Monday as convenient. [dec. 20-2t.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Notice.

ALL persons having claims against the Estate Of the
deceased must present the duly AlteHsd to the d.
mnlsrators before the 4th day Of December 1909
abide the Act of Assembly In such made and ro-
yded.
REBECcA DEVER, .,,-,.,.
JOHN PEOPLES, ( lAdministrators
Wilmington, Dec. 4th 1869 --dee5 .3m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
Registers Office,

NEW CASTLE County, Dec 4th, 1862
ITP0N the application Of Rebeeea Deyer and John Peo-
pies, Administrators Of James Deve late Of tho City
of Wilmington, in said Comfy deceased It sURDERRb
and directed by the Register that the Administrators
ninatraton the Estate Of the deceased with the
date Of granting thereof by causing In DO
posted within forty days from tho such LETTERS
In six of the most public piAeea Of the Couniy oil New
Castle requiring all persons having aganst tho
Estate TO present the same abide by Act OF Assem-
bly, In such made and provided And o cause the
same 2 DO inserted within the period in the Della
wsre state Journal newspaper published in Whining
on, and TO be continued therein two months.
6sss Given under the hand and Zeal Of Office Of the
FsN Register aforesaid at New Castle In New Castle
&4 County aforesaid, the day and year above written
PETER b. YANDEvEl, Register.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

little girl, observing goose with yoke on,
exclaimed
Why. ma, there is goose got cOrsets On.-
1t walks like sister Sally.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
5. M. pETTENaILL & nn.

No. 81 Park RO'0, NeV I'Ork, s Safest, Boston,
Are our authorized Agents IN those cities TO take Ad-
yertisemenis and Subscriptions for the Journal and
Statesman
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23

Hon, George P. Fisher has served upon Mr.
Temple the following notice Of his determination
to contest tie right OF the aforesaid Temple to u
seat in the next Congress, for the reasons here
in suited -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-23
FACT, FANCY AND PHILOSOPHY.

Amour EpluuAMs.-The Greek epigrams that
have come down to US are not remarkable for
wit and humor. They are simply senteutious
aphorisms or pociical copcerts in verso. The
Roman epigams ARE more facetous. but most OF
them are pointed and causlic without being es-
pecially lunny-at least to n modern faucy,-
French epgrams are abundant. and many are
excellent These OF Yoltaire are very keen aud
sparkling; but perhaps the most trenchant Of
the French epigrams is thaf Of pirou oil tho
Royal Academy--to to which he was denied ad-
mission. lie revenged himself by writing his
own epitaph in the following immortal cOuplet
q git PrOa quin fnt riea,
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

Louisiana. but. .sntsrsd the .nAyy from Massa::
ohusette In 1893. He is son Of the renowned
Commodore Porter, who figured 20 prominently
In the war Of 1872. He has been thirty.oight
year. in ths service, and has seen twelve years
sea duty. When the Mississippi fotills was
protected, he was detailed to the command Of
z gunboae The Captain ohristened his boat
the Es!ex, amer his fathers renowned vessel
and Judging nom precedent, Capt. Porter is the
bull.dog,n or hghting man Of this expe !. ION
He has Dahlgren guns for his armame ", and
delights In !" shelling." lie worked prod gious
ly getting his boat ready, and since then he ha.
been cruising round, stirring up the 'iebpls
wherever he could ind them.
GEN. TILoHNAN, the traitor who comm an '.d
at Fort Henry, Was graduated At West Point
and made brevet second lieutenant In the First
Dragons In 1886, but shortly after resigned
and became division engineer on the Baltimore
and SusQuehanna railroad, and afterward on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. 10 the Mexi.
can war, he re.entered the service "a volun.
teer aid.de.camp to Colonel Twiggs, and was
present at the battles Of Palo Alto and Resaoa de
Ia Palma. He commanded u volunteer regiment
till October, ls48, and In January, 1s47, was
made superintendent Of the defences Of Nata.
moras; finally he acted a. captain Of volunteer
artillery In Hughes regiment from August,
lS47, till July, 1848. At the close Of the war he
again entered civil life, and WAS chosen princi.
pal assistant engineer In the Panama Isthmus
railroad. On the breaking out Of the war, he
was acting as railroad engineer but joined the
rebels, and was appointed to command ut Fort
Henry, where he has been ingloriously cap.
tured.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

The SECRETARY OF WAR.-Ia a private letter
to Lieutenant Governor Stanton, of Ohio, Hon.
Joseph Holt uses the following language con-
cernng the new Secretary Of War:
"The St election Of the Hon. Edwin NJ. Stan.
ton as Secretary Of War has occasioned me un.
alloyed qualification. 1t is an immense stride
in the direction of the suppression of the re-
bellion. So far as ! can gather the popular
sentiment, there is everywhere rejoicing over
the appointment; but that rejoicing would be
far greater did the people know, as do, the
courage, the loyalty, ard the genius Of the new
Secretary, as displayed in the intensely tragic
struggles that marked the closing days of the
last Administration. He is u great man intel
lectually and morally-.a patriot of the true
Roman stamp, who will grapple with treason
IS the lion grapples with his prey. We may
rest assured that all that man can do will In
bis present position, be done to deliver our
poor, bleeding country f;om the bayonets Of
traitors now lifted against its BOSOM
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

HOSPITAL AssIsrANoE BUSINESS OF THE SAM.
rARr COMMISSION IN WAsHINGToN.-D During the
week ending February 8, fifty. one packages Of
articles for hospital use were received at the
depot Of the Commission in Washington, and
s,37l articles were delivered TO the order Of
surgeons Of the army Of the Potomac.
Two hundred and ninety seven sick soldiers
were taken care Of at the lodges Of the Com
mission in Washington.
Three medical inspectors Of the Commission
arrived during the week at Cumberland, tc
render assistance to the sick Of Gen. Lander't
column, and hospital supplies for 1000 patient.
we're forwarded to them by way Of Wheeling.
Reports are received from On inspector Of
the Commission, who was promptly on the
ground with ample supplies for the wounded
at the battle Of Somerset.
Inspectors have departed for Port Royal ant
Ship Island during the week. with supplies il
charge.
Ample assorted supplies for III Burnside ex
pedition are ready at n seaport for immediate
transportation.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

The GREAT MORTAR FLEEr.-Au expedition
fer scme unknown Southern quarter has been
forming for several months at New York. II
is known as the mortar f.et, and is to be COM
manded by Commodore Porter. The New York
Times, OF Saturday, notices the departure Of
more vessels of the mortar feet from the port
Of New York, and says that day by day they
quietly slip their anchors and depart for their
mysterious rendezvous, nobody knows where.
Their mission is equally shrouded 10 mystery.
But the most likely suggestion is that the NOR
tar feet is TO 60 to Charleston hsrbor, where
It will be the Indispensable compile ment Of the
stone blockade.
The mortars were cast at Pittsburgh, and
have an average weight Of about IL 900 pound..
The diam.ter Of the bore is thirteen inches, and
the depth thirty five inches, with thickness Of
metal around it Of fifteen inches. The diane.
| ter If the trunnioIs is Is inches, and the COM
plete lergth Of the mortar is SO inches. They
may be used upon sea or land. Accurate firing
| may be made at a distance of u miles, and
may be aimed in any direction. The mortar
carriage weighs about two tons. and Is cana.
| BILE Of resisting pressure Of about one hun.
drt d and fifty tons.
The bombshell. 10 be used weigh, untitled
two hundred pounds each, and when filled an
additional weight Of twelve pounds Is given
About 5000 of theee missiles have been uMnu.
taciured lor the fleet.
Each vessel has been provided with two 32-
Founders, weighing 800 pounds. They are
| smooth. bore and throw solid shot and she'll
Instructions to b , observed in time of attacl
have been transmitted by Government to tn,
officers OF the fleet, and convenient code O
signals has been adopted. The vessels, which
are mostly schooners OF two and three hun
dred tons burden, number twenty.one in all
The side-whee steam gunboat Octorara Is t,
be the flag ship Of the fotlla.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

THE DELAY.~-The citizens Of Wheeling, Va
one night last week. gave supper to the
members Of the Legislature and the Consti-
tutional Convention. A number of other dis.
tinguished gentlemen were present. and among
them General Rosecrans, who replied TO a
toast in honor Of the Commander. Chief Of
the army In the course Of bis speech he said
tina, the delays which had been rendered Ie
s'ary had been more disastrous to the enemy
than to US But suppose during the delay
England, France and Spain recognize the IL.
dependence of the Southern Confederacy
then about the disaster? Far better cruat
the rebellion at once, and instantly, and al
whatever cost, so that there shall be no South
ern Confederacy 10 recognize, and no further
disaster 10 US.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
sRnEsT OF GEN. STONE.

> r leadera will be more gratifed than sur
TI.saJ. TO learn that Gen. Stone has been ar
tsled, and is now on his way to Fort La
f=yette, having lett Washington in the fv.
"'eicek train last evening. The immediate
oans, Of Stones arrest is not yet publicly
E-Ghl. bu: those who have watch ID his cours.
e:Uin the begtnnlCg, will he at no loss to &C
:cCat Tor ii. The sins Of Balls Bluff are We,
= 70 at3Ied for, and when they are, the blood
Q. lie gallant Baker can never be washed from
- sktrts We begin to hope for cur country
= !4w mcrs arrests like this. and We may be
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
IMPORTANT FROM The SOUTH.

BY way of Fortress Monroe, we have vsri.
city Of interesting and important intelligence
from the rebel States.
The rebel troops at Norfolk are being rapid.
ly sent South, as far as Mobile.
Drafting will commence In the rebel States on
the lst Of March.
General Beauregsrd is at Nashville:
Bishop Ames and Honorable Hamilton Fish
will not bo received by the rebel Governm emit.
An order was issued from the War Depart.
ment ut Richmond, on the 4th instant, ordering
all military commanders to impress all the
saltpetre found In their districts. except su ch
M ia In the hands Of original manufact turers, and
Government agents and contractors, paying
therefor forty cents per pound and no more.
The order 10 issued In consequence Of the mo
nopoly of spectators and the exorbitant rates
charged the Government for the article.
SPAIN AN ALLY.-The Richmond Dispatch says.
In an editorial, that Spain is the natural ally
of the South. II the South has had friend.
from the beginning Of her troubles, II has been
Spain. We think II due to her generous and
chivalrous people to have sent representatives
to the Spanish Court, and thereby laid broad
close amity with that nation. 1t Is not too late
now to rectify the ON ssion, which was not die.
tated by any want Of courtesy"
Riot IN RICHMoND.-The Philadslpha Inquirer
has received y dispatch stating that n riot oc
CURED At Richmond on Tuesday night; that II
and that during the disturbance cheers for the
Union were given.
Private advices received at this office assure
us that the Union sentiment in Richmond, which
has been SO long smothered, Is beginning to
manifest itself, aud that there would be great
rejoicing if the Federal army could make its
way to the capital of the Old Dominion.
AUGUSTA, Feb. "a letter from Savannah
says that heavy firing WAS heard In the direc
ton of New River. on the South Carolina side,
| Oh Monday morning, lasting four hours.
Confederate officers at Savannah say that one
of the batteries on New River had been At
tackled by Federal gunboats, and that one Of
| the gunboats, At least, was destroyed.
The Charleston Mercury says that there has
been some firing ut Red Bluff, and that the
enemy have destroyed several houses In the
| neig hborhood.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
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LATEST FROM the SOUTH,
(vrA FORTRESS NoSRoE.)
CONFEDERATE STEAMER BURNT.
REP TED BATTLE
Al ROANOKE ISLAND
MORE PRISONERS COMING HOME.

Baiimore, Feb 9.-The Old Point boat has
arrived here and brings the following, dated
Fortress Monroe, Feb. s.--An order was IA.
sued from headquarters yesterday, for the
Tenth New York regiment. now attached to
the garrison Of the fort, to be removed to Camp
Hamilton a soon "A the weather will permit,
In order to make room for the companies Of
artillery recently arrived.
A flag Of truce from Craney Island to-day
brought several ladies' to 60 North.
The following We gather from the Southern
papers:
The New Orleans correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier reports the burning Of the
steamer Calhoun.
Norfolk, Feb. ga messenger arrived here
to-day from Roanoke Island, aud reports that
four Federal steamers were of that island last
night. An attack Is expected at this point.
General Wise is in better health.
A dispatch from Clarksville says that For,
Henry has fallen into the hands Of the enomy,
our forces retreating to Fort Donelson. The
Federal gunboats are at Danvie, Tennessee.
The bridge at that place has been destroyed
by the Yankees. Twenty thousand Federals
formed the attacking column.
Memphis, Feb. Fort Henry was captured
by the Federals yesterday, after an hours hare
fighting.
Ne1o Orleans, Feb. -Four hundred ant
ninety.two prisoners left here yesterday, fol
North Carolina, to be exchanged.
A lady passenger by the flag Of truce report,
that General Huger to-day informed her ths
he had received dispatch from Roanoke
Island, to the effect that the Federal forces hat
advanced 10 Roanoke Island, and had beer
twice repu'sed. The attack commenced u,
seven o'clock yesterday morning, and the ngh
WAS still going on when the latest news wai
recaiyel