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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
Tennessee.

Latter from President Lmeob fo TsanesssaBs - lie
is anrioas Mat they hare It chance 10 express iier
ie,shes.
The Memphis Bulletin of u late date announces
the arrival of Colonel b. d, Nnbers aud says that
while iu Washington he was favored, by Emerson
Etheridge, with copy Of the following letter,
given by President Lincoln to Thomas X. Smith,
Esq, of Bolivar, in this Slate;
ExgcUrivg MANSION,
WAsnNGToN, October 81, 1862
lojor General Grant, GopsyHor, johnson and al
harmg Military, H0vGi and CIpR authority under
Me iniied Siafrs Wifim lie .Sidte Of Tsi,nessee
The bearer Of this, Thomas h. Smith, citizen
of Tennessee, goes u that State. seeking to have
such of the people thereof ms desire to avoid the
unsatisfactory prospect before them aud to have
peace again upon the old terms under tue Con-
stituton of the United States, to manifest such
desire by elections of members to the Congress Of
the United States particularly, and perhaps IA
Legislature, State officers, and United States
Senator friendly to their object shall be glad
for you and each of you to aid him, mud all others
acting for this object, rs much as possible. lu
all available ways give the people chance to
express their wishes ut these elections. Follow
law and forms of law as ar as convenient but
at all events get the expression Of the largest
number of the people possible. All see how
much action will connect with aud effect the pro.
clamation of September 22d OF course. the
mcn elected should be gentlemen Of character
willing to swear support to the Constitution rs OF
old, and known to be above reasonable suspicion
of duplicity.
Yours, very respectfully,
A. LINCOLN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
Bacon's Essays.
I Count GaspArln-

HEALTH PoR TnE SOLDIER For one who
dies from the effects OF the bullet, ten perish
from damp and exposure to night air. Small
doses of Holloway's Pills, taken every other
night, will correct all disorders of the Liver and
Stomach, purify the blood, and insure sound
health to every man. Only % cents per box.
g11
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
4aeNs

PROBABILITY or MARRYtsd From 70 10 %
nnd from % TO 30 the probability ot widower
marrying in a year is nearly three times as great
ns that OF a bachelor. AT 30 it is nearly four
times as great from 80 to 45 it is five times as
great and it increases, until Mt GO the chance of
a widowerer marrying in year is eleven times as
great as that of bachelor. 1t is also curious to
remark how confirmed either class becomes in its
condition Of life, how little likely, after few
years, is a bachelor to break through his habits
and solitary condition and, OH the other hand,
how readily in proportion does husband contract
second marriage who has been deprived pre-
maturey of his first partner. After the ago of
80 the probability of bachelor marrying in a
year diminishes in a most rapid ratio The pro-
liability at 30 is not much more than half that at
30. aud nearly the same proportion exists he
tween each quinqueunia period atterward.--AS-
surance Magazine.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
GENERAL CAMERnN.

The American Minister to st. Petersburg, now
in this city on official business is known to be
very agreeable and entertaining talkur Some OF
his sketches Of the scenes he witnessed when IN
the old world recall the vivid pictures SO admira
bly, pres, nted OF his experience in Europe by the
lamented Stephen A. Douglas. General Cameron
net only saw the exterior aud interior OF Russia
ltself-its public aud domestic rte-its nobility
and its sertdom-its Emperor and its Empress
but he travelled aud observed inteligeuty the
manners and customs Of Italy, Germany, France,
Scotland, Ireland aud England Que incident,
which he relates with great humor, deserves ie-
production in the columns vi The Daily Chroni.
Gle;
Arriving at small German town on the eve
ming of Whitsuntide-- which is famous nud IA
vorite holiday with the Lutheraus he wa, struck
with the decent aud comfortable appearance o
the people who crowded the streets but what
most Interested him was IA tall stout and inl-
pressiyu negro, lar hlAoker than uthco, even
before he was represented US IL highly,colOre.
gentlemen. Supposiug him to be uu American
negro, Mr.. Cameron went up tu him and said
GLOW are you, my friend !" using The Pcnnsyl-
vahia German, in which the general is sort Q
adept-when, to his iuiinite horror the colore,
individual turned upon him and said, in goo'
gutteral Dutch, "l am M American | am AZ
African, and if you are an American | do no
want to talk to you won't talk to any maj
who comes from II country protesting to he ire
in which hIman bring- are held as slaves"
Aud this was said with Il magsiera and ia
dignant air that would have been irresstibl
severe if it had not been irrcSsiihy comic, Geu
era Cameron made lis escape with the bcs
grace possible from his stawart aud sable nu
taguuist, and supposed he had got rid of him, bu
ON passing into au adjoining saloon with his Sec
retary, Bayard Taylor, to take glass of lage
beer he was again confronted by the German AT
ricauus, who reopened his viuls of wrath, an
concluded by turning to the General and askin
him in broad German, ''Sdah BIN ich rechf, or 5i
ieh HiTeehf5" which means, essay, am right Il
am wrong, answer me 2" Geuer Cameru
made inquiry rs To the negro, aud ascerlaine
that one ofthe nobility in tue ueghhorhood, VII
had spent some years III Africa IN IL scientii
and hunting tour, brought back with him to Gel
many very handsome native, who, in course
time, developed into the individual that sOugl
the opportunity to administer Il rebnke TO a
American who lived in n country protesting to Ii
free yet recognizing tue institution uf hUmu
slavery. - Washington Chronicle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

REAL EsTATR SALEs.-Jesse Sharpe has sold
to William II. England the house adjoining Mrs
Goeswichs Boarding house in King street above
sixth, for the sum OF $3.50 dollars.
Jessup & Moore have purchased six acres Of
land of L iward T. Bellah, below Brandywine
Village, for $500 per acre, on which they intend
to erect frame buildings for the purpose Of pre-
pairing straw for the manufacture of paper.
Mr.. Rathme Wilson has sold to Mr.. William
Dean, be farm be owned near Newark, adjoin
ing the home farm Of Mr. Dean, containing 100
acres, for $4,000. Mr. Dean we are informed
intends thoroughly improving the farm.
William Bright, has sold as agent for Hon
Peter f. Causey, three brick houses on Tenth
Street, between Orange and Tatnall streets. He
has also sold to Thomas NJ. Talley one three
story brick house IN Sixth Street near Pine.
SOCIAL GATngRiNa-The Rev. S Hyatt
Smith, pastor of the Eleventh Baptist Church of
Philadelphia, has recently returned from an ex-
tended tour through Europe and the Holy Lani.
A meeting had been called for Thanksgiving
evening at the church, but in its place the lecture
roos was gaily festooned with evergreeus and
iags. Three long tables were set upon which
were placed all the good things Of life The
Reverend gentleman together with the audi
ence, purtopk of the repast. The latter number
I'd about four hundred persous The Rev. James
| 5 Dckerson, Of Wilmington, Del, in an appro-
p,iute speech welcomed him back to his congre-
gatiou Mr.. Smith responded in Il short address.
1t was received with interest by his hearers.
GEORGE FRANcIs TRAIN, of Worthwhile re.
ulwn, will deliver of his spicy lectures in
his own unnpproachable style, in the hall of the
! Wilmington Institute, next Thursday evening,
December 4th. Mr. Train during his recent
soiuurn in England, incurred the wrath of that
mighty nation, for his boldn,ss IN sustaining the
policy Of his own government in suppressing an
armed rebellion, and publicly exposing the un
releutiug tyranny and iuj isce Of Great Britain,
toward her own suffering dependencies. For
thus " lealdiug the lion in his den," he was
obliged to tly from English persecution. 1t may
well he supposed then, that the lecture entitled
English Shams,' will possess some grit, anJ
that Johnnv Bull will he held up aud presented
in all his meritsd loveliness. As on all occasion,
when Mr.. Train has spoken, we presume therl
t will be great rush We would, therefore, re-
commend the early purchase of tickets, as vi
understand the number will be limited
Internal Revenue Decision.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
, Qdce Of Internal Repenue.
Washington, November 20, 1852
Sin;
Yours of the oath is received. In answe
i have to say
The agent of NurserymAn, for soliciting or
iers aud delivering trees, does not require
: license, if he net as the ageut of single ind
Il vidual, or firm only.
5 Brewers must pay the duty upon all maj
e liquors removed from their Brewrries, for sal
j. or consumption, after September lst, whether
. was made b fore or after that date.
S Very respectfully,
l. C. F. EsrEE,
If for Commissioner
Il JoHS P McLRAR ESD Assessor Delaware Di.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
DIED

YOUNG In this city, November 22d, CArnA-
RiaE YOUH0, vie of the late Lewis Young, IN
the 43d year Of her age.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02

The bills for 1863 are now ready for payment.
To all bills not paid on or before the 10th dag
of January five per cent. will be added.
To those uot paid before the first of February
ten per cent. will be added.
Ii not paid by the first of March the pipes will
be cut oil,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
5l.2sS 9I5l4
Ttal

Total 81 ,43S 9l5li lj,Sl7
Sweet over Stevenson, 29,72I; SWEET over
Fitzgerald, 3l,l2l SWEET over both, l3,9O7.
Total vote, s5Ga
lEGisLAru uRE-l eG2-G3
Rem. Union. Dem. Union. Secession.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
caIltornln Nlsetlon-omelal.

SUIT. Pun. 1SsrRuc., lSG2.-
Rep Union In Daa, SecesH.
SWEET, Stevenson Fitzgld.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
THE REBELLION.
Dut ! must pass 10 nOtIoe

Dut must pub5 10 nOtlCes
q } That we have reason TO be thankful that
COL did not aliOW his rebellion 10 be precipdated
upon as at an earlier dag. Ii had long been threat
ened, as it had long been plotted and fOretold.-
The nation has beeu more and more rapidly drift
ing toward the fatal circle. 1t being prin siple,
fundamental TO our government, that the iairly
expressed will of the majority should DO the law
of the land, a blow aimed at that must neces-
sarily be destructive But that blow has been
repeatedly threatened by portion of the States
for many years.
And yet God. in his holy and wise providence,
has stayed the uplifted hand Had it fallen any
earlier in our history, so far as we can sec, il
would have been fatal to our government, beyond
remedy. Twelve years ago, when we seemed Just
on the eve of it, had il come, we probably should
not have survived it. There are various reusons
for this opinion which must present themselves to
every one who has carefully watched the course
of our political history Not among tho least of
these is the one to which have already alluded
The facilities of intercommuncaton between this
great chain OF loyal States, stretching from NJ aine
to Oregon, from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
lie sure my friends God has had all these mat
The Americans have not relied upon the nature OF
their country to eounterpose those dangers which origin
ats In their constitution and their political laws 10 evils
which common TO all democratic peoples, they have
applied remedies which none but themselves had ever
thought Of before. And although they were the first n
make the experiment, they have succeeded in It. The
msuners and laws Of the Americans are not tho only
which may suit dom0atc people, but they have
shown that Il would be wrong despair Of regulating
democracy by the aid Of manners and laws II ntl 81
nations should borrow this general aud prel ina
from the Americans il they should attempt ut them
selves Tor that ocA condition which 1t seems TO be the
will Of providence to impose upon generations Of hi,
and escape from the despotsm thu anarchy
which threatens them what Is there To Suppose
that their Efforts would not bo crowned with success =
The organization of democr icy and anl s establishment
in ChTisepdom Is the great p1enl problem ui the tue
The Americans unquesonahy have useful data nr thoa,
| who undertake the tAsk."-DsmOcraryi in Amcr,cd.
DR.. B. HA0s Inaugural Address.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
Internal Reyenue peeisiOn
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Qdfce Of Internal Revenue.
Washington, November 20, 1852
c. F. EsTgG,
for Commissioner.
WAITER RENTS I

JoHS P. McLRAu. Ed, Assessor Delaware Dis
trict, Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02

Rep. Union. Dem. Union. Secession
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02
sLAyERY pooMRn nd rxrINnrlnN.

fully believe that by the fatuity aud madness
of its own devoIees, sldpsry on this american
continent is doomed to extinction, and liberty aud
freedom are everywhere to take its place. And
| think we may safely presume that after this
purifying process higher sense of justice, ma
tional honor and character will obtain. That in
the msin there is an upward aud onward tenden-
cy to the great elements of good, and we shall
all yet learn better than we now know, that
righteousness exalteth q nation, but sin is u
reprOach to any people,"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02

One of these problems, always disputed in
history, il, that man is capable Of s'lt-govern-
mont, II our national history should now
terminate, and we should henceforth be known
only on the pages Of the historian-the fact
would still remain that the experiment Of free
self government has been successfully made
No future age could ever fail to discover thal our
ruin came not from any defect in this principle.
They could plainly see that the rock upon which
we stranded was, the presence Of an element
which is wholly foreign to our system, the intro
duction of which was outside OF the very nature
aud necessity of our experiment. The system
Of slavery forms no part of our republican
institutions, AMI is foreign to our democratic
government 1t is abnormal aud heterogeneous
So long MS it was weak and had not the mems
of subsistence and growth, it did little to disturb
our harmony or mar our glorious experiment,
thus clearly proving that it was not only unne-
cessary 10 our system, but ncougruous 10 u.s.
1t has ever tcen an Achan in our camp. Its
influence has everywhere and always been to
keep down intelligence, breed a lust for usur-
pntion Of power, and barbarize the people who
have foslered it, But even admitting its foul
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-02

Letter from Pr,siisat Lmeola 10 Teanesssans lie
is anrioas Mat they hare chance 10 express Me1
e.shes.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE PITTS.

The following order OF Impeachment from The virginia
Legislature appears In prominent place in the last
Richmond papers:-
IN RErAyoN PITTS, PASSED FEBRUARY a. 1852.
Whereas y. p. Pitts Judge Of the Fifth Circuit Of tho
State Virginia, has been charged before this House
with dsloyaty against the STATE OF Virginia. and against
the Confederate States OF America in adherng TO and
giving aid and comfort and counsel 70 the enemies Of the
said State and OF the Confederate States and 1t proper
General Assembly to take such charges into
sideraton and sustained by sufficient evidence TO
move said r. Ptts fEsu his Office aforesaid therefore,
be IL
Resolved with the Arrsnce OF the Senate That on
the 18th day OF March, 1862 both houses Of the General
Assembly win proceed 10 consider and decide upon tho
aforesaid charges against said T. r. Pitts Judge afore
said and such charges be sustained, to him
from his said Office.
Pitts Judge aforesaid OF the proceedings proposed
be had against him. and Of the causes alleged for his
removal BY publication Of this preamble and reson.
tiops OF the newspapers printed In Richmond and
OF the newspapers painted in Norfolk for four
secutive weeks prior 70 The said 25th Of March, 1862
copy from the rolls
WIN. ,. GORDON, JR., c. II. D. and K. sfR. Of Va
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
COTTON AND TOBACCO.

We think we see pretty conclusive evidences
that neither Of these articles will be raised in the South
confederacy this season, and that much OF the
manning stock hand will be likely to be destroyed
whenever it is likely fall into the hands Of the enemy
The ground heretofore used grow these articles will
hereafter be used raising corn, wheat, Deans, p0a
toes, &c.
Gotten by the Of the federals practced in North
Carolina is 'scontraband," and presume tobacco is
Also together with anything else they desire to
propriatc 10 their However, that Is what
they said about cotton have right to expect that they
will treat article contraband wherever they find
it, Now, they hope to capture sufficient cotton by in.
would it not DO well let them know that shall surely
be destroyed before they reach iE
PLANTERS OF COTTON AND TOBACCO.
From the Petersburg Express, Feb. ~
We copy below notice for a meeting which was cx-
pccted to be held in the city Of Richmond last evening
The object to wisdom and uniformity Of action
In an important matter OF patriotic duty-to agree upon
what right and udicious and to perform it with
mind. The following is the notice.
In view OF the fact that the seizure and con6scaon OF
cotton aud tobacco among the prime objects Of
the hless invaders OF soil and country and must
continue be while they have any hope OF in
robbing them we, the undersigned citizens OF the
States annexed several names desire to see the
Souhernes interested in the burning OF the present crops
of the great staples Of the country at meeting to be
held in the City Hail. Wednesday evening, at haf-past
w. T. wiihers, Miss. W. J. Eppes, N. c. and Va.
G. X. Marshall Mss. T. w. Hubbard, Va.
H. York, Ii. A. f. Hopkins, Ala.
]. w. &. Smith, Miss. Walter Brook, Miss
Thomas J. Green, NC. George TORY, Miss
o. W. Eewtown Va. J. W. Moore, Ky.
r. r. Bridgers ~ @. T. L. Burnett, Ky
A. H. Arlington, NC. J. W. Capp, Miss.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
SYMPTOMS OF IMPROVEMENT.
IRON the Petersburg Express, Feb. 27. I

After week OF the most intense and painful excits
Tho food Of disastrous intelligence by which We have
boon inundated has spent its force and Is idng
We begin TO feel relieved OF the horrible pressure upon
spirits 20 which they Unexpectedly and u.
wecoInely subjected by the information OF our recent
serious Our feelings have undergone reyere
ria, but are now experiencing salutary reaction,
which will soon brighten rs up agan. In fact we are
cheerful to-day and look forward the future with re
newsd hopes. Although the difficulties and dangers which
still surround great encouraged look upon
The government and poope are thoroughly aroused TO
sense OF their respective duties, and mny now
calculate upon the proper wisdom and energy In the pub
lie counses and corresponding action In tho masses II
the government acts promptly and vigorously all will be
we'll. TIE coils Of ne corartetov arc tightening Us
Isa ty haze not y done their deadly work BY long ,cy
They have given three four squeezss but
without vital injury We are still strong and possessed
Of tremendous powers Of resistance. We can and will
require the putting forth OF all our strength In the quick
ost and most persistent manner Evcry resource which
We possess must BE- immediately made available. Tho
enemy are flushed with the successes they have
achieved and hater themselves that they will
tinguish the rebellion. Tho Washington government
have doubt, sent 10 Europe the most positive
assurances that the war 90 good as ended But be-
tween this assertion OF theirs aud s verncation lies
vast hery gulf which they have TO bridge over and IL
make good the braggart assertion.
The iosss ohich we haze ssained and ns noo hopees
pro,pect u any European Interference in ne var will
nerve us up to confident reliance upon our own ro
sources. We were guilty Of sgregous folly In over
permitting ourselves to indulge the thought q ecogn
tion and blockade raising We have got 70 win our nte
pendencs by unadsd arms and by the blessing
OF Almighty God we will do IT, Oar ancestors won theirs
under far more uufavorable circumstances and jn 40
doing have left an example for all time 10 encourage
people struggling for their freedom What they did We
do, for We are csr Iinea descendants Their blood
through our veins tner principles are our pru
cples, and their fcrttude and courage we hspe viii be
manfestsd BY ourselves throughout this war Il will be
time enough for the Yankees 70 exut the certainty OF
our speedy subugaton when they terror stricken
hv m ull0n ma and hanr
the wailings OF despair
when the news Of the battle Of Manassas reached the
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
AGGRESSIVE WARFARE DEMANDED.


To avenge grievances and to apply the sc0urge in
hicsd us, must be offensive as well a de-
fensive warfare We have to purchase peace at the price
of our countrys bood past events have told us this
Foreign intervention not to aid nothing be
pected from England and France they tell this In
secure the liberties of freemen. We selreant and
expect 70 fight out the destiny that awaits mis-
sion is achieve Independence and to exact
from the Lincoln dynasty the confession Of its humon,
and the recognition Of our young confederacy.
But TO fight valianty we must give as well as take
bows-plan as well as prepare for an attack. defen-
sive position in any contest s weakening one. With
much successfully The enemy, in his terri
tory fearing nothing from u.s. has but 10 concentrate
large body his any desirable position and it
Is taken Many the advantages certainly lost to
our weakness ut different points IL known we lose the
benefit Of strategic movements wc give away, In fact,
the eneny time place and circumstances, TO operate
against our extensive frontier
This struggle will be prolonged till the North feels the
horrors warfare Teach them what the desoations OF
the fresdes means Let tho dread and danger Of war
excite their quiet homes and lot painful anxeties sur
round their habitations Then will tho peace
that wo await them to give u.s.
Invade their country subsist on the abundant fruits
of their tage and their manufactures in service
their vehicles Of transportation, and support armies
at their expense.
such war would thrill the South from the Potomac to
tho Rio Grande Every heart would swell with joy every
oye beam with delight. The military excitement we
know, would be intense, and the army ranks be in
creased tenfod popular enthusiasm would support this
turn in affairs, and thus would we conquer abiding
peace.
The soldier cares woud be forgotten and scene
dazzle his VISION the banner Of his pride droop
ing for active fields glory would be borne alot gain
imperishable honors in its country q cause.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
THE ENEMY AT NEWPORT NEWS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORFOLK DAY BOOK.
Renforcements OF the enemy in considerable numbers
have for several days past been conveyed from Old Point
90 Newport News by water. Yesterday the Goth Of
their unarmed transports, with troops aboard quietly
steamed up and passed along the opposite shore, full
view OF the island. We could almost the and
their gtterng bayones, and from their appearance
they landed the bridge at Newport News they
have numbered at least FIVE six hundred men. This
has occurred repeatedly OF late and yet to-day here
tofore, these boats OF the enemy, unarmed and
sended by any armed vessel permitted pass and
repass without the least molestaon This movement of
Che enemy is highly the offensive and done with
Pig Point; and yet do not make the least effort to
moest them Have we not the power, does 1t result
from defensive poicy7 II SO, let away with this
policy at once. When the enemy begin offensive move
ments n Ia full time for 10 begin offensive operations
Also. AN OBSERVER.
CRAEEY ISLAND, Feb. ~, 1852.