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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30

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August 49, 1852
ROBBERY OF THE WILMINGTON pos1
OFFicE-ARREsr Of THE TulEF-rhe
Pmladelphla Press Of yesterday, furnishes
the following particulars OF the robbery
and arrest OF the thief Charles Clenrrnt
atlas Charles Woostard, was arrested in tlis
city, on Saturday, upon the charge of hnv.
ing been engaged in the recent robbery of
the post office ut Wilmington. Delaware =
what littlel' known Of the exploits OF this
individual, savors more OF the romantic
than the real, and proves him Il bold and
reckless man. Clement, it seems, was
serving ont term of Imprisonment at
Mount Holly, n. j., having been convict.
ed ON chage Of horse stealing. On the
10th inst, he broke jail and effected his
escape not, however, before enticina away
with him a young lady living in the neigi.
borhood OF lincentown, n. j. The inl-
prudent partner Of his flight is young
girl OF only sixteen years Of age, of hum.
pie thons h respectable pareutage, who
doubtless became enamored with the pri-
soner, "a rather preposessing looking youuo
man) and resolved to share his ioys and
sorlows The parties came direct to Ills
city, where they were married. cnoooino
board at q hotel in the vicinity of Walnut
street wharf, and subsequently stopping at
house near Eleventh and Green streets
Tn Wednesday, the l7th inst, Clement
let his bride IN this city and started for
Wilmington, Del, and on the following
evening burglariously entered the most oi
hce at Wilmington, aud effected the robbie
ry OF cheeks and drafts therein contained
to the amount Of over Sll,0O0 Upon a
discovery of the theft, information was
lodged with the proper authorities at Wi.
nlnston, anu immediate measures beiuo
taken for the detection Of the bold robber
he was finally arrested in this city, as above
stated, by Detectives Somcrs and Levy.
The particulars Of the arrest are As
follows Among other articles of voluc
stolen by Clement was a check for S2ol
ON bank in Delaware City. This check
was sent to the bank in question, with the
request that the money might be forward.
ed through the agency Of Adams Exnress
to the care Of &. Allen, Philadelphia The
accused called at the express Office on M.
tarday, and inquired Tor a package thus
directed, when he was taken into custody.
lie was at once conveyed to the Central
Police Station and searched A quantity
OF money and numerous checks were found
an his person. The detectives thcnppolr.
ed To his stopping place, near Eleventh and
1ftth stieeta, and upon an inspection of
the trunk and personal effects Of the pri- |
."ner 20, many stolen papers were recovered
lhe following is list of the cheeks and
drafts taken from the post office ut the time
'l the robbery, as also their purpoued
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30
UNION PARTY NOMINATIONS.

For Governor,
WILLIAM CANNON.
For Representative to Congress,
GEORGE P. FISHER.
for Sheriff,
LEWIS W. STlDHAM.
For Coroner,
OWEN ZEBLEY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30
Sussex County Union Nominntinns.

Sussex County Union Nominations,
Senators,
Gideon B. NAPLES, Thomas H. Fooks
Rtprenfaiiees,
John A. Hazard, Curtis A. Connaway,
John M. Burton, Vim. b. Ricards,
Joseph h. Hall, Edwin G. Burton.
John Futcher.
Sheriff. Coaaer,
Asbury G. Pepper. Bayard Sharp,
Legy Coat Commissioners,
John NJ Short, Nanticoke Hundred,
Joshua Obier, n W. Fork Hundred,
James II. Warren, Cedar Creek Hundred,
VIM. Il. Burton, Indian River Hundred,
John Long, Baltimore Hundred.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NotIee 10 PoIltlcIans.

u Is said that experience teaches Wi.dom" Our ex
" Wileuee lnr nshy years prnler tearhes IA thai
i9lilienns are about illppery most other u 5nl
heliore know 70, each, ALL aud every Of yoa that
which il is hair aud proper to charge Tor win be- I, t
a nee iof any candidate, reriaut or otc-seek a,
hS othe eraon nr PERSONS or for any party or commit.
"def Is necompnned with the CASH, thu name n .i
Ap htible ind giduA who is known to he rnnseen
~ lateie tn pay ing such bills, when family contgl
~" n'der unless thus paid iu end0isei, " III csi,
anA allenonl Ii N us, snd We hereby give Lis sary ~,
i'e l tue At That feut tten may not rel
afsiie'td o. disappointed u their orders shou1 l M
eiHrd Tor the fets0us above stated.
AlnusI -. 1872
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Dh y. o. AVER; Sr have been AFFLICTED viii n main.
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feneiler could ind, until tried you saramriln one
'til. cured me IL two weeks aud restored my general
hall' ~ mich that far better than beiute w,a
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Jules y Getclell, Of St Louis writes: have leen
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'stIoyeimJ health tried every thing and over, tlng
mlled To relieve me; and have been LrokeldoN man
.F hHho years nom no other cause than lsrdnqsi,hts sf
t'f iufr MNeoved pastor the Rev. Mr. tspy nlti,el
ih1 t"lfy your Sasapaia, because hp said he Knew ,e
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lhk ~ ugd iha cured ne, aud lus purified ms IlMsI
A. 10 nHks new man Of me. feel Young again Ihe
hest that can he slid of y0n il not ,li good enough
Schirrus, ,CAnccr Tmm0rs, Enhancement.
liberation, Carries and EKf0lintIOn OF
the Homes.
great variety Of cases have leon reported to us where
eft-" t'sf iofhiiiable complaints have resulted f,n
We use ~ TINS ienlely Tut space here Will not admit
tl'Nl Spne oi them may hn found In our American
Amanpf which the agents hplow named are pleased 10
imhlsh stii to all WIN call for them,
Dyspepsia, Heart Disease, Fits. EniIeu-
sy' Melancholy, Neuralgia
MANY fenniknhle cures Of these affections hive been
made M the Alternative power this medicine IL siin
a"H tho vital functions intn vigorous action and thus
"Netnlies disorders which would 10 supposed heyput liz
n'h such remedy has long hpcn required hy tile ne.
r7sits 81 the people, aud confident that ths wlll
d' tn them all that medicine can do
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30

Al KS. WlNsLUW's sopihing syrupAt
w H. X, BRlNGhURSTs.
HhlMshAW's DlARRlIHA MIXTURE.
GO9 Market Street.
phiMh Guksrsh COUNTY CLOVEl; SEED, new crop
l. in store aud for sale by
GA, RODNEY 2Ol Market St
MlllPk Felt Corn and BuuiOn PlaAtefH, at
w y. BKINGHURsr cos
maTS Sixth aud Market Streets,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30
as0-TO Farmers ana Dealers. y..u
MORO PHILLIPS
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF IIMEl

Prepared at his CHEMICAL WORKS, CAMDEN. N. .
under us own supervision, by Practical aud seienf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30

St Peters Beneficial Society.
st. Mary's Beneficial Society,
Sons OF Temperance,
American Mechanics,
Hope Lodge, No. q, |. q. o. 4.
Washington Fire Company,
Friendship Fire Company
LIST City Guard, Capt Holt
Third Pennsylvania Reserves
Fourth Delaware Regiment.
FIRST Delaware Cavalry, on foot, under
command of Lieut. Massey
First Delaware Artillery, Capt. Nields.
The collins were covered with black
cloth and mounted with silver. On that Of
Capt. Watson was silver plate with The
following inscription
"Capt. f. s WATSON,
Co A, lst Del. Volunteers,
Born Nov 3, 1898,
Died Sept. IL, 1862,
AT the battle of Anlietam."
On the coffin Of Capt Richards was also
a silver plate, as follows:
"Capt JAMES RICHARDS,
Go. G, lst Delaware Volunteers,
Born Feb. 26, 1888,
Died Sept. Ii, 1862,
AT the battle of Antietam.
The collins were draped with the Ame.
rlean flag, aud We're protusely covered with
boquets and flowers twined by the hands
of ladies Of this city, who brought them
forward as testimonials of their appreciat on
of the services of the departed soldiers.
The City Hall was drnped in mourning.
and SO also was the Wilmington Institute
Hall. The Institute had placed conspieu,
ously on its outer walls the following:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-09-30

THE PROCESSION
The Procession was one Of the most i'm
poslns that ever took place in this city. At
an early hour people from every part Of the
city and vicinity were seen wendine tbcir
way on foot and in yehicles--towards tbe
City Hall where the remains Of the honorod
dead l1iy- The stores aud business places
generally We're closed during the afternoon.
the bells tolled out their doleiul music, and
solemnlty peryaded the streets,
shortly after three o'clock, tile collins
We're placed in the IIcarscs, and the cor.
tecge began to move to the solemn music of
the dead march, in the following order -
Escort, companies of 4th Delaware Reoi.
meni, preceded BY full band of music
under command Of Maj Lainmott.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
CONSISTENCY.

The Inconvenience occasioned by the
irregularity of our present standard OF
weights and measures must be very appar-
eut to all thinking minds. First we have
Avordupois, net and gross; then Troy and
its division, Apothecary making four
kinds of weights. But worse than all, the
,rregularity Of proportion of one denomina'
ton to another. The denominations are
81, 20, II, 2, 8, l6, %, liz. How much
easier to cast any calculation of number II
all were by tens. Who that has ever dab
bled any in arithmetic but knows how much
more desirable is the arrangement of Fed:
eral money, all by tens, than the old
pounds, sbilliugs and pence.
So with our measures of capacity: We
have Wine measure, 23I cubic inches to
the gallon; Beer measure, 2S2; Dry
measure, 272}. Three measures Of capac-
ity of different sizes. Then see the irreg-
ular mass of denominations: 4, 2, Il, II,
5. &c. How much smoother if all were
reckoned by tens.
In France the government has adopted a
uniform standard, based on natural princi-
Piles. Long measure is from the divisions
Of the earth's meridian. Square measure
is from the Long. So also Cubic. Then
the Cubic gives the standard for measure
of capacity Ale, Wine and Dry measure
being the same. From Cubic measure OF
water is obtained the one universal standard
of weights. These weights and measures
are al given in full in the 18th edition of
Wcbster's Dictionary, decimosexto of A.
D., 1883; all reduced to English orthogra-
ply and accentuation.
What we now want is action. Let
petitions be circulated, signed and sent to
Congress on next sitting; let us have a
uniformity, and and all graduated by tens.
We ought not to be behind France in
improvements. MINER CAwKINs.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
CAMP NEAR CORINTH,
Miss, July Is, 1862,

To the People of Kansas:
Stories rejecting in an unjust and unfair
manner upon the character and reputation
of Brigadier- General Robert B. Mitchell
having been published the papers of Kan.
sas, we, the undersigned, officers of bis
Brigade, who have been with him during
bis march through Kentucky, Tennessee,
and Mississippi, and who have observed
his official course throughout, pronounce
the charges-that he has engaged in return
ing fugitive slaves to rebel masters, or used
the troops under his command for that pur-
pose-to be false and slanderous in whole
and in part. General Mitchell has con-
Quoted himself as a brave soldier and true
patriot, working indefatigably for the vel
fare of his command, obeying all lawful
orders with promptness, and doing his duty
thoroughly and we'll. We cannot, there
fore, consent that these base ISLANDERS should
pass unrebuked, or the reputation of brave
and patriotic officer suffer, without recording
a. we do oui prompt and indignant denial
Of them, in whole and in part.
ISigned by Lieutenant Colonel Martin,
and all the commissioned officers of the
7th and Sth Kansas Regiments
That falsehood may be condemned and
truth vindicated, we cordially join in the
above statement.
CSigned by all the commissioned officers
of the 22d Missouri regiment.
l have marched, With my command, from
Union City, Tennessee, to this place under
General R. B. Mitchell, and have never
been ordered or requested to return negroes
to anybody. HANS c. HEo,
Col. 18th Wis. Vol.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
LATEST NEWS.

The most gratifying news we have heard
for long time is that of the "storming y
Of Lecompton, by detachment Of soldiers
from Fort Leayenworth. The wrath Of
God could be restrained no longer. So
boldly has treason been preached in that
place that we had ceased to pray for it. But
the long-stayed retributiou has come. Col
VIM. Brinile, DR.. Phillips, DR.. Julius
Napoleon Oliver Perry Wood, Harry Pet
riken, and James Doyle, of that place, DR..
Roberts, and another man of Rising Sun.
on the opposite side of the river, were ar.
rested last Monday for Treason, and taken
to Fort Leavenworth. We have, over q
wear ago, heard Brindle, Roberts, and
Woods, talk the vilest kind of Treason
the rest belong to the same clique. They
have entitled themselves to ray of day
light. Keep the ball rolling, General-le'
the rebels throughout the State know that
they are in "America" We are beginning
to have some hope for Lecompton!
The Supreme Court on Monday las
ous.ed the Iupeached State officers, Robin
son and Hillyer. Wonder what they think
now.
Indiana Mvaded-A party of rebel:
recently invaded Indiana, taking the towr
of Newburg, and capturing some $50 pris
oners who were sick in hospital there, ant
25O stand of arms. They have since beer
driven out of the State.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02

MILITARY EXECUTION alias
Solomon P. Hoy, was shot at Fort Loaven-
worth, on the morning of the 2Sth ult., in
pursuance Of the sentence of the military
commission, duly approved by Gen. Blunt.
The Commission found him guilty Of tho
specifications of the 1st and Sd charges,
which were, 1st, violation of the laws and
usages of war in being member of Guam
trelps band, and in being present and acccs-
sorry to the murder of Allison, in March
last, near Blue Bridge crossing, Jackson
county, Missouri; that he was present and
accessory to the burning Of the bridge over
the Blue, in Jackson county; Sd, that as
member of Quantrers band engaged in levy
ing war against the United States, be was
guilty of treason. The sentence being ap-
proved by the commanding General, it was
carried into effect in the presence of the
whole garrison.-Tin,es.
The Conservative remarks "Among the
lookers.on at the execution yesterday were
many wellknown secesh. We hope it did
them good. This Department is in earnest,
and few sights like that will convince
rebels quicker than all the swearing-in that
ever was done.'
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02

re- That there are sharper men in Kan
sas than c. Robinson, Governor, and hi:
right bower, Bob. Stevens, would be in
ferred from the recent operations Of Sydney
Clark, on the Delaware Reserve, opposite
Lawrence. As we heard the story, Robin.
son and Stevens had purchased large
tract of land in the locality mentioned, but
without adhering strictly TO the provisions
OF law relative to the purchase of land from
Indians. There was . flaw in the title,
which coming to the notice of Clarke, be
bought it over again, taking good care that
the title should be perfect. This being
accomplised he ordered Robinson of, and
of Robinson went, minus the cost of q saw
mill, and other improvements which had
been put on the land. An instance of
accidental retribution which no one will
regret.-1tmes.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
Recruiting in Pennsylvania.

The war meeting at Pittsburge, July
oath, was most remarkable demonstration.
The city presented quite a gala appear
ance, business being entirely suspended and
flags, banners and music in nearly every
direction.
At one o'clock, P. NJ, Pittsburg emptied
its population into North Commons, Allie
ghany, where several stands were erected
for speakers. Venerable Judge Wilkins
presided over the vast assemblage, assisted
by numerous Vice Presidents and several
Secretaries. Speeches were delivered by
Gov. Curtin, Judge Wilkins, Hon. John
Covode, r. c. Shannon, Ex-Gov. Johnston
and others from the English stands, and
Messrs. Liebcuich, Felix and others from
the German stand.
Gov. Curtin in the course of his speech
alluded to the President as having at last
learned that we are actually engaged in
war, and without charging that mistakes
have been made, it is enough to say that
after long months Of schooling the war is
to be prosecuted with vigor. War means
violence, and in time Of war man relapscs
into barbarism. The property-nay even
the life of the enemy, everything he has,
we must take and use against him. In the
absurdities of civilization our armies have
left guard at every house, and they left
our enemies behind them to hunt and
destroy. This is not war. The crops in
the valley of the Shenandoah belong to us,
that horse, that man, be be black or white,
if claimed by an enemy, belongs to us.
A meeting of the prominent citizens ol
Philadelphia was held at the Board ol
Trade Rooms, to aid in raising the quota
of volunteers from Pennsylvania. Mayor
Henry presided.
$4,000 was subscribed towards raising
ten regiments in that city by S6 parties,
several subscribed $4,000 and IS, 900 apiece
and none less than $1,000.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will contribute $4,000 to provide the
bounty of volunteers.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
withdrawal of Lands.
WESTERN DIsrHIcr LAND Or

WESTERN DISTRICT LAND OfFiCE,(
Junction, KS, July 3lst, 1862. !
The Agent of the LesvenwoIsn, Is"nee =
Western Railroad Company Oh Aansss' nsslns
,;ea-am designating the "probable route OF
Sa;S rood vest from the town Of Lawrence, IN
sa;d state. from point on the left bank OF tne
E.nsea River. opposite said town; tnence :
.Io,0 the left bank of said river to the lei'
hank of the Republican Fork thereof; tnence
sionv the left bank of said Republican fork 70
tho Tooth meridian Of longitude, west 1.on,
cra.nvich-under the provisions Of an act o'
Cnuors. entitled can Act to aid In the con-
strnc,ion of q Rail Road and Telegraph hne
from the Missouri River to the Pacinc Oce.n !
and to secure to the Government the use oi 'ns
same for postal, military and otner PURPOSES
ed July lst. 1867:
NOTI G e
Is hereby given that the following oescrloeu
Public Lands, LYING WITHIN FIFTEEN %..s - O'
EACH SIDE OF SAID ROUTs. and IN 'nis D,s'io';
by order of the Commissioner OF the 0enela'
Land Office, is withdrawn from Pre'e"P"'A'
private entry and sale. to-wit:
East of the iSirth Principal -her'ato"'
Range townships to 10, inclusive.
Range 2-townships to IL, Inclusive; .
Also the following sections OF township O.
viz. 1a to 36. inclusive; and the following sec
tons of township II, viz: to 4, inclusive,
TO 16. inclusive, q to 2s, inclusive and SO te
SO, inclusive.
Range 3-townships 6 to Ii, inclusive:
Also the following sections Of township
viz sections 8 to 10, inclusive, 10 to ~, IN
elusive and q to "a, inclusive; and the follow
lug sections Of township 5, viz: to 10 inciu'
sive, Is to %, inclusive and q to "a, inclusive
Range 5-townships Z to 13 inclusive.
Range 6-townships to l3 inclusive.
Range 7-townships to I3 inclusive.
Range 8-townships 8 to 13 inclusive.
Rest ofthe Sirth Principal Meridian.
Range townships to 9 inclusive.
Range 2-townships to inclusive.
Also the following sections of oftOwnship l, viz
section 3 to 10 inclusive, Is to % inclusive, 9
to "a inclusive; and the following sections o
township 9, viz: to 10 inclusive, Is to 9:
inclusive, and q to "a inclusive and the follow
ing sections Of township s, viz: sections to 2
inclusive.
| Range 3-townships to inclusive.
Also the following sections Of township 8, viz
sections to "a inclusive.
Range townships to inclusive.
| Range 5-townshiPs to ] inclusive.
| Range 6--townships l to 6 inclusive.
| Also the following sections of township 7, viz
sections to "a inclusive.
Range townships to inclusive
! Also the following sections of township 5, viz
sections to inclusive, 9 to 16 inclusive, q t,
% inclusive and 80 to 36 inclusive and the fol
lowing sections Of township 6, viz sections t.
inclusive, to l6 inclusive, 81 to % inclusive
80 to 36 inclusive.
Range s-townships to inclusive.
ROBERT McBRATNEY, Reg'r
S. D. HOUSTON, Receiver.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02

n@. We learn from the Times that in
Leavenworth the bankers were paying but
eight per cent. premium for gold yesterday,
while demands notes fell to four and 1--WE.
The market has got fairly started on the
decline, and gold, like water. seeks its level
It was taken up out Of all reason on spec
lation, and some of the spectators have
got speculation" in way that will make
them shy Of 20 per cent. in future for gold,
and inspire more confidence in Uncle Sans
legal tender.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
The Election in Kansas.

We find the following allusion to our
State affairs in Forney's Philadelphia Press:
Our advices from Kansas indicate that
an animated contest will take place in that
State during the coming autumn election.
The Importance of the canvass will be esti-
mated when we remember that Kansas is
on the border of Missouri, and possesses a
large infusion of the pro-slavery and Dem
ocratic element The enemies of the coun.
try are as persistent in this new State as
they have been in any of the States ad-
joining, and the loyal people are called
upon to oppose and vanquish them. The
friends of the Administration are about to
organize movement for a union of the
Republicans and loyal Democrats on a
broad and generous basis of fealty to the
Union, and unsparing energy in the prose-
cution of the war. We are assured that
this movement will be consummated, and
it is said that Hon. George A. Crawford,
formerly of Pennsylvania, will be nomina-
ted for Governor. We are glad of this.
Mr.. Crawford is an old citizen Of this State,
and was attached to the Democratic party
in former days. He was among the earliest
opponents Of Mr.. Buchanan's policy-he
fought him from the beginning to the end
in all his iniquities, and identified himself
with the people of Kansas. That people
can find no more fitting man to gil the
guberuatorial chair. Honest, true, and
capable, sincere and Conscientious in his
devotion tn the IInion. he deserves all the
honor his fellow citizens can heap upon him.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02

~ The Nashville Union has trials
peculiar to the disorganized condition of
the country. The eastern mails are irreg-
ular and exchanges are not forthcoming,
which. says the Editor, I" has made our
editorial labors something like the task Of
the Hebrew children under Pharaoh, Of
making bricks without straw. Spinning,
webs out of one's brains, like spider
spinning out his insides, to FIJI newspaper,
is neither pleasant to an editor nor pro6ta.
BILE to the reader"