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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28

hearts, to revive our hopes, and urge us OIL Ill
the "last armed foe expires" Because OF oul
iaith in your oyaity to our Government, oui
confidence in your bravery as a soldier, ouI
knowledge Of your conduct as a man do we prof
fer you this gift and none, save those who by
their actions evince their unconditional loyalty,
who would be willing to offer their lives, their
all upon the altar Of our common country, can
| expect to command the esteem Of the members
Of Battery D. Then in the name of the members
Of our Battery do present you this tribute o.
respect Receive il and cherish it as a gift, the
donors of which are prompted by the purest
motives and should il be your fortune to bear
it upon the tented field, then forget not the God
of the patriot and the patriot soldier, and amidst
the carnage of battle, your companions, the
donors Of that sword, falling dead and wounded
about you, remember the motto inscribed here
on, that Victory crowns the brave" motto
that is worthy of adoption, since in obedience TO
its promises many have reached the highest pin
ncle Of vrtuOus renown.
RESPONSE OF -EJr. LEwRY.
FELLOW SOLDIERS:
Words never can express the
Kindness and gratitude feel towards you for the
confidence which you have manifested towards
me as soldiers and gentlemen, u presenting to me
this noble token OF respect, aud never shall it be
forgotten at home or abroad. in the quietud. of
eAN SHhiP " HpNh NV utttc htllf Nubu hnlht 10
me precious gift, was presented to me by the
members of Battery b, aud God forbid that this
bright blade may ever be disgraced by one unjust
act aud cause you to regret the monent ii be
came mine.
Although We have been more highly favored,
as We have been told, than many Of our fellow !
soldiers iu this, that we have not had to face our
stubborn foe, yet the time may not be far distant |
when we may be called forth to share some of |
their trials and difficulties and to share the hard
ships of those who have gone before US But |
rest assured that this sword shall not dangle idle
by my side but be welded with all the power and |
strength that can be given to it from these arms
in defence of our country's noble cause, in these,
her darkest hours of peril. May my conduct us
an officer prove to you that 1 am always willing |
to perform any duty that is required of me cheer
fHlly, aud may it never be said Of Battery and |
its officers that they were unwilling to obey the |
calls of our Chief Magistrate. But should we
be destined to remain here at Fort Thayer until |
the expiration of our term of service, do not inn
agne that there is no honor due to US, for honor
will be given to the defenders of the National
capitol.
return my sincere thanks to you for this
valuable and cherished gift, and let us keep up
good spirits, anl let US hops that the day is not
far distant when peace shall once more be de-
claTed betweed tue North aud South, and we will
all be permitted to return to our homes and enjoy
continued pence and prosperity.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28
JEFFERSON sQUARE''

OTIS on Pinh Street. between jefferson and Madison.
IL Also 100 ieet Filth Street. near Monroe Apply to
juI6tf JOSEPH W. DAY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28

FRANKINd PRIVILEGES ABOLISHED - LETTER
CARnTERs.- the new postage law the
franking privilege enjoyed by Mrs. Harrison and
Mrs, Poke, rects of our Ex-Presidents, as well
as that of Ex.Presidents Fillmore, Pierce, and
Buchanon, is abolished their correspondence
is ehargeable with postage, and when not pre-
paid on letters aud papers sent to them the rate
on each is double
The public should also bear in mind that
letter carriers, being now salaried officers, NJ
credit can be given by them on any mail matter
delivered.
The postage ON newspapers should be invari-
ably prepaid, AZ, when not prepaid, they will bo
chargeablc with transient rate OF postage, two
cents each
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28

BsSy- farmer more celebrated for his fine
stock than good education, wrote to the secre-
tary of an agricultural society in regard to enter
ing his animals the premiums offered, aud
added as a postscript as follows:
'Also enter me for the best jackass. l am
sure to take premium"
Bdy- Lady was once declaring that she
could not understand why u gentleman could
smoke alt certainly shortens their lives, said
she. 81 didn't know that" exclaimed gentle
man ''there's my father who smokes every bless
ed day, and he's now seventy years old. -
"well," was the reply, ''if he had never smoked
he might have been eighty"
n6s- When you go to kiss-frst grasp with
haste around the waste, aud hug her tight to
thee and then she'll say "Do go way-do, won
you let me be l"--Then, o, what bliss but
never miss so good a chance as that then make
a dash, as quick as fash, and-Georgie hold my
! hat.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28

A few nights ago, Mr. Bodkin, who had been
out taking his glass and pipe, on going home
lnte, borrowed an umbrella, aud when his wife's
tongue was loosened, he set up in bed and sud
denly spread out the parapulie
What are you going to do with that thing ?"
said she.
Why, my dear, expected a very heavy storm
tonight, aud so l came prepared"
In less than two minutes Mrs. Bodkin was
fast asleep.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28
DournaI attu @tatcsInan
WILMINGToN, DEL,
Tuesday Morning, Jrly 28, 1868.
A Mothers Prayer.

n AUlllGA LAY N4e
Father in the battles fray,
Shelter his dear head, pray
Nerve his young ann with the might
OF Justice, Liberty and Right.
Where the red hail deadliest falls,
Where stern duty loudly calls,
Where the strife is fierce and wild,
Father guard oh, guard my child
Where the foe rush swift and strong,
Madly striving for the wrong;
Where the olashiug arms men WELD
Ring above the battlefield;
Where the sitting air is hot
with the bursting shell and shot
Father to my brave boys breast
Let no treacherous blade be pressed
Father if my woman's heart
Frail and weak in every part
Wandersfrom the meroy-seat
After those dear, rowing feet
Let Thy tender. pityiDg grace
Every selfish thought erase;
If this mothers love be wrong,
Pardon, bless and make me strong.
For when silent shades Of night
Shut the bright world from my sight
When around the cheerful fire,
Gather brothers, sisters, sire
There miss my boys bright face
From his old familiar place,
But my sad heart wanlers back
To tented field aud Bivouac.
Often in my troubled sleep
Waking p-Wentily 10 WesI--
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28

A FAITHFUL lnisiMAN.--lIon Erastus Corn
ing, President OF the New York Central railroad
Notwithstanding his remarkable activity, is lame,
lie was one day hobbling over the railroad track,
at Albany, when Irishmau, who was placed
to guard the track, sang out, with marked Celtic
accent, "Will ye lave the track 90 Mr.. Corning
smiled uwarily and stumbled on, when the
lrishman again cried; ssBegone, ye stumbling
high-binder, or the ll.30 Express will he for
nent YOU, and Mr.. Corning will have TO pay for
the full price OF IA well man with two legs" This
was too much for "0ld Central :" he yielded the
track in good time for the ll.SO Express, and
sent a reward and commendation to the faith
ful watchman, who had never once suspected the
position Of the "stumbling high-binder."
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28
Sword Presentation.
No. 5IS MAKKET Street,
BENNETT & Co.


A short time since, the men of Battery d, 18th
Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, ID Artillery,
presented to Lieut. D. W. Lewry, a sou Of our
tOwnsman, MIR. Stephen Lewry, handsome
sword, with sash, belt and sword knot. The
presentation took puce at Fort Thayer. near
Washington, D. 9. Tbc sword is All elegant
piece of Workmanship. Ga the upper band is
inscribed the words, "Presentcd to Lieut.. l.. W.
Lewry, by the men of Battery d, ll2th p. ""
On the second band "Vietory Crowns the
Brave" 1t was presented on behalf of the donors
by Sergeant Dubbs, III an eloquent address, from
which we take the following extracts;
FE1Low So1ptEns or BArrrRy d.
We have col
leetcd together Mt this hour in n manner that
would seem like novelty, even TO ourselves. vet
for a purposo that we deem both lust and honor
allie. We have met without the bidding of our
commanding officer. or Jimmy, the Bupler's Oft
renaated toot.o-toot with M other design for
M otber nnrnose Than thnt of making manifest
In n l,odv onr respeot for one who bas long been
in onr n;dst in tbe conaoitv of n commissioned
olticer and who bv his bearing AZ n gentleman.
lie notis condnct es nntr,ot and "A sol5ier has
shown himself worthy Of our most implicit conf =
dance ond in order ihat we may exhibit both to
Himself and his associate officers. how we'll. how
highly We appreciate bis conduct toward us, we
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-07-28

The draft has taken from the several news
paper establishments in Maine, MIR. Richardson,
of the Portland Press Mr.. Dpgey, of tho
Lewiston Journal; Mr.. Prescott, Of the Farm
ington Chronicle and MIR. Ridgin, of tho Oxford
Democrat
Ten printers in The Boston Journal office,
and twelve in the office of The Hearld we're drawn
by the conscriptiOn officers last Friday.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-07-29
Raid on Rocky Mount.

Yankee force of four hundred men from Wash
ngton, made raid on the Wilmington and Weldon
|R. R. at that place on Monday last They first
reached Tarborough, where part of them' number
6ng one hundred and fifty, remained, burning ware
houses Railroad property, &C., while the larger
humber proceeded to Rocky Mount where they COLE
,pitted more extensive depredations. The Railroad
bridge over the Tar Battles cotton factory, mill,
barns and storehousss, and 5000 bales of cotton
)vere burned by them. A Railroad train, laden
vita 5u,uuu pounds Of bacon and drawing two cars
Of ordnance stores, was captured and destroyed
The track was unipjured. Negroes, horses, mules
cattle, and large amount of money were stolen
Iron the citizens in the vicinity.
The force remaining at Tarboro' was attacked or
Monday evening by Major Kenneday' with one m
hundred men, and routed with the loss Of six kill
ed fifteen wounded, and eight horses killed ane
forty captured. Our loss was three wounded
among them Capt Thompson shot through the
wrist. They we're pursued by Col Clairborne and
others but the latest intelligence is that the whole
party has escaped.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-07-29

GEN. PErr1eREw.-A Martinsburg correspondent
Of the Richmond Dispatch gives the following &C
count of the death Of Gen. Pettigrew:
"The army finished the passage Of the river
about II o'clock Tuesday pigbt. Ewells corps ford
ed at tho npper ferd above Williamsport the corps
Of Gems. Hill aud Longstrcet crossed on pontoon
bridges about five miles below Williamsport, which
has been built to replace those destroyed by the
enemy's cavalry the week preceding at tho same
place just before the rear guard left the opposite
bank an offair occurred which lost to the Confed-
eracy one Of its ablest sid most gallant officers
General Petugrew, Of North Carolina. A body Of
the enemys cavalry, lowering around our rear, and
perceving lis brigade pot in line, dashed boldly in
among them, hoping to create panta Our men
turned quickly upon them, scattering them like
chat before the wind, killing, wounding and cap
turing nearly all The prisoners passed through
here to day On routeto Richmond. Gen. Pettigrew
received mortal wound in the onset. His Adju-
tant General was also mortaly wounded ip the sane
affair, and died here this morning"
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List of Norrh.Carslina Dead.

We give below list Of field officers from this
|state who have fallen in the war, so far as We can
|recoect them:
Gen. j. Johnston Pettigrew, Gen. W. D. Pen
|der, Gen. L. OBJ. Branch, Gen. Geo. B. Anderson.
COL II. S. Stokes, Col. G. G. Tew, Col. CASTOR
Meares, Col. R. P. Campbell, Col G. G: Lee, COL
|solomon Williams, Col. R. NJ Mckinney, Col IL.
* Burgwyn, Col G. B. Singeltary, COL j. c. S.
cDowell, Col. j. II. Whitaker, Col Charlas F.
Fisher, Col. Champ Davis, Col. Isaac E. Avery.
LIT. COL John A. Graves. Maj. 7. L. Skinner, Maj.
IA. f. Simonton, Maj. John G. Badham, Maj. Thos.
|N. CrumpIer, Maj. E. R. Ross, Maj. A. B. Carmi'
|chael, Maj. Crudup. Four Generals, fourteen Col
onels, one Lieut. Colonel, and seven Majors. This
list is no doubt imperfect We cannot we'll approx
mate the number of Captains and Leutenants who
have been slain, nor the number Of privates.
North Carolina has sent s5, 900 troops to the field,
Pnd of these 10000 have been killed, or wounded,
pr disabled for life, or died from disease. Georgia
Rnd Virginia, with larger white populations than
North Carolina, have not sent as many troops as
Bhe has to the field.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-07-29

Editor Of the Register; but if the people Of this
State With subjugaton or restoration staring them
IN the face IS alternatives, should sadly and reluct-
antly accept the latter it would not be in our power
to prevent it. even if We would. II the cause OF
Southern Independence fails it will not be our fault,
but tho fault Of the administration at Richmond and
its partisans The Conservatives of this State have
done their whole duty in the war, and they have
anxiousy labored to unite the people, to repel the
invader, and 70 achieve independence, at the same
time insisting on the preservation of liberty among
ourselves but the Register and its party have pur-
sped different course-hsve done oil they could to
di1ids our psopie-totan the faineof internal dis
cord, and TO encourage our enemies by falsely rep
rese.ting to them that large majority Of our cis.
zens are their friends. All governments on this
continent belong to the people. They can put up
and put down when and as they choose And
whatever may happen will be provldential The
hand Of Providence is continually engaged directing
the affairs of nations. Nations rise and fall accord
ing to His direction. There is no doubt about that
Whatever, therefore, may happen, will rebound in
the long run to our good and to tho good of man
kind And this We are bound to believe IS Chris
tians.
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G9t StanaarS>
RALE1cH: FRIDAY. JULY "A. 1868.
The Latest News

Tbouob we continue our usual heading OF latest
news, we really have no late news OF importance
ae government has complete control Of the tele'
\srn, and sends only such news to the press a. it
Flo ,ses to send. The last Richmond Dispateh says:
"The intelligence which we receive from our
forces now operating on the Northern border OF he
|sate is exceedingly meagre. We have nothing
really definite or satisfactory as to the present TO-
|ca,on of our army and only rumors with reference
la the movements of the enemy. Some OF the pas
snoers who came down on the Central train yester-
dav evening assert positively that the main body OF
Is.des forces has crossed the Potomac at different
for}s east of the mountains, whilst others MAINTAIN
That there is no considerable force Of the enemy on
the South side of the river and they have only their
cavalry on the Virginia side Between these con,
ectns statementsitis difficult to arrive at the TRUTH
Order has been restored in New York City. Inc
Herald says, an order from Washington directs that
the drafting shall proceed. Large bodies OF soldiers
CONSTANTLY patrol the streets to keep down the
7smoulderng disqulet.
Tbe conflict at Charleston was in progress up to
b.. 9ad. In the battle of the 18th, on Norris
Island in which the enemy attempted to take bat
tcry Wagner, they were repulsed with heavy loss
I'VE bad one hundred and fifty killed and wounded,
Ind the enemy it is said, including prisoners lost
about two thousand
Generals Pemberton, Stevenson, Bowen, Barton
mithi and Cumming, aud all the field officers cap
kured at Vicksburg, have been exchanged. Ihe
men have struggled all over the country.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-07-29

Our DEAD AND WoUNDED.-G tysbuSg. in the
history Of this war; is to be sgnal;zei with Naaas-
sas, Shiloh Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg. Sharps.
burg and other places, as 0el1 u blood All ac-
counts agree that Gettysburg waa tue mast severe
and bloody conflict Of the war. The enemy dcibt-
less was badly handled, but o,r own slaic sad
wounded and prisoners number thousands. Our
own suffering State has mingled with tho dust Of
Gettysburg much Of its best blood Fathers moth
ers, sisters and wives mourn the fail of many no.
BILE man, slain on that fatal field Our columns
are too much straitened to name or eaumerste
them, bat we must be content to make record OF
their valor and selfsacrifca For tho dead news.
paper panegyric can do no good, nar can our pray
ers avail them. They have gone to render DIP thsir
last account But for the wounded We may care,
and urge upon our people. who have heretofore
never tagged in their munihcencn, to remember
them in their Affections. Let all 1a done that can
be to alleviate and restore them.
And yet there is no end War Is unsuitable Ia
its thirst for blood Thousands Of tho brave aons
Of the South are still 10 be sGcEi6oed Our waving
fields Of corn and wheat are to be displaced BY hec.
atombs and Golgothas. Our land Is stili TO Be
drenched in blood to appease The vTkth q MAJ and
to people hell Thousands Of humaa souls ara "a
be rushed into the presence OF God uniHnished
and uusaved. And ell for what lsaleigA 0asis,
tan AdpooatA E -<Fsf5:e3f's 4 4 IS Z.
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The Re.Admissiou Of Louisiaua-ImpOrtan
Letter from President Lincoln.
Executive MANSION

Washington, June 19, 1868
Messrs. B. E. Aathiot, Bradish Johnston and fAoa
GENTLEMEN: Your letter, which follows, has been
received and considered:
To his Ercellency abraham Lincoln, President of
the United States:
The undersigned, Committee appointed by the
planters of the State of Louisiana, respectfully re-
present that they have been delegated seek Of the
General Government full recognition of all the
rights Of the Stats as they existed previous to the
passage of an act Of secession upon the principle
of the existence of the State Consultation unimpair-
ed and no legal act having transpred that could in
any way deprive them of the advantages conferred
by tue Constitution.
UGdcr this Constitution the State wishes to re.
turn to its full allegiance, in the enjoyment Of all
rights and privileges exercised by the other States
under the Federal Consti tuition. With the view of
accomplishing the desired object we further request
that your Excellency will, as Commander-in-0hief
of the army of the United States, direct the Military
Governor Of Louisiana to order an election in con-
formity with the Constitution and laws Of the State,
on the first Monday Of November next for all State
anG Federal offices.
With high consideration and respect, we have the
honor to subscribe ourselves your obedent servants
E. E. MATHIOT,
~ -. BRADIsH JOHNSTON,
--' THOS. COTTMAN.
Since receiving the letter reliable information has
reached me that respectable portion Of the Lou
isana people desire to amend their State Constitu-
ton, and contemplate holding Convention for that
object. This fact alone as it seems to me, is 3 sufi
cient reason why the General Government should
not give the Committee the authority you seek, to
act under the existing State Constitution. may
add, that while do not perceive how such com.
initial could facilitate our military operations in
Louisiana really apprehend it might be SO used
as to embarrass them.
As to an election to be held next November, there
is abundant time without any order or procama-
ton from me just now. The people Of Louisiana
shall not lack opportunity for fair election for
both Federal and State officers by want of anything
within my power to give them.
Your o3edient servant,
A. LINCOLN.
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THE PROSPECT BEFORE US

The recent disasters which have attended our
arms, the rapid strides which our enemies have made
into our Territory, and the maddensl spirit eVincsd
by Lnsonites still to prosecute the war, IA man
ner hitherto repugnant to the moral sense Of all
enlightened nations, are evidently producing de-
pressing aud discouraging influence upon our peo-.
pie This is natural consequence Of disaster, up
on minds whose knowledge and perceptions are
limited and especially, whose hopes and aspirations
are bounded BY time. Looking upon things q they
appear to the naked eye, reasoning from premises
based upon human calculation and effort alone men
may well be alarmed and discouraged at the pros
pect before US. But christian people should rise
above this. Whatever discourag anents surround
us, or however dark the temporal prospects Of ind
viduals or Of the nation may be, we arc neverthe-
less confident this the word Of the Lord standeth
snre-the Lord knoweth them that are His"
II this be 80, how distrustful Of God and how
kithless, to sit down and pine calamitss that
cannot be prevented, but which may be greatly
neutralized or aeviated BY our future course. IN
der the blessing of God
Our people have never yet felt their entire de-
pendence upon Him. They have claimed With
blind assurance that God was on our .aide-thas hs
was fighting for us-because, perhaps, the wish
was father to- the thought" But have they looked
narrowly into this question: R,vo they traversed
the whole labyrinth into which this controversy
has wound ITSELF and have the Ii sht Of reason and
grace SO snone upon their understandings aS to
leave no doubt or uncertainty We fear not.
What proof clear and pndout.ed, have we, that
God has been always on our sid, OF that He oper-
ates acticely, in this controversy at alp He has
psdoubt purposes to accomplish 10 regard to North
and South, but what they are no one can tell
Whether He is accomplishing tbem by constant and
direct interference, or whether Lie has thrown of
both for q. time, because of our ingratitude, our
crimes and above ALL because Of our want of appre-
citation of the great blessings He conferred upon US
under the first revolution and left us to ourselves
and to tho control Of Satan who can tell? We
confess, :hese are matters about which We have no
light; hence we have avoided giving expression to
any confident opinion.
But there are points Of interest in this matter
about which there can DO no mistake. If we are
sufficiently humbled under our chsstisements, if
We come to God as people, tr:,ly pentent for our
sins, and ask His favor, We may confidently hope to
secure it. HE that humbleth himself shall be
exalted" is true of nations as OF individuals This
is the only way left to obtain Gods Interference
and protection. If we shall ever secure and main
tain separate and independent existence from the
North, it must be from God H. alone can control
and modify and change the eleu.suts Of conflict be-
tween the two and say to the o,ie and the Other,
"hitherto shalt thou come and no farther" KICK
Christian A6pocats