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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SKEDADpLED "A rebel who took I'D oath Of
allegiance TO the government Of iht Uuiled
States, while q prisoner in Font 1eiaW nv, aome-
time curing last Summer or Fan tne % this
CITY, where he made the aoqQninnpna II Two
sons Of MIR. John r BAylis, who took compass
sion ou his distressed condition, aid Interested
themselves and procured him employmou In
order that the rebel might obtain SINE chthing
they became security to their father for his
board. Last Saturday night, the rebel and one
OF the young Baylis's went home and fetired
about 10 o'clock The latter soon fell asleep,
not suspecting suything wrong was meditated
by his companion, who had always appeared TO
appreciate the kindness done him. The other
young Baylis coming home sometime afterwards
aud finding that the rebel was not in bed, imme-
di Itely awakened his brother md Informed him
nf the fact, when examination WAS made,
when il was discovered that tue rascal had hro
ken open their trunks or chests, aud abstracted
theretrom some $40 or $l5 in money. lie also
stole good new OvercOat worth $i5 or $50, a
new pair of boots and number OF other articles
of value. The rogue then Left aud it is sup
posed, took the train going South, that night
lt is to be hoped, that the scoundrel may be
caught, and brought back 10 receive tue punish
ment which Delaware gives to such offenders.
|. o. o. F.-At meeting OF the Brandywine
Lodge, No IS, l o. o. F. ON the 9th inst,
the Following OtleerA were electtui N. u WIN
Allison; V. O., George lnnes r. s., $. Scan
Ian; P. s. Samuel Moore; r., Peter RAmo.
REruRERD--N Major Israel Townsend who was
sent to ST. Louis aud Memphis, some weeks ago,
with $3,00000O to pay off the volunteers ~
those places, returned to this city, few day
ago.
pRoMoTIoNs "A correspondent of the B'a
Hens Chicken, writing from near Falmouth, un-
der date Of Dec. 2Gth gives the following
The following changes aud promotions hav'
been made in the LIST Delaware Serg't. Major W
Eckles to he 2nd Lieutenant Of Company u, vici
II. II. Darlington decd. Serg't. Samuel Nc
Aiistrr to be Sergeant Major; Lient Col Hop
kinsOn has resigned Major Smith has been ap
| pointed 1t. Colonel cupt D. Woodall, Major
Lieut. VIM. c. lnhoG to be Captain Of Compan!
/ ~ 2d Lit Chas Schaeler to be lst Lieut.. o
Co. | /; md Sergeant Majlr McAllistcr to be 2n'
Lieutenant of Co, L.
Sergeant WIN. ,. Sparks, of the Third Della
/ ware has been promoted to Lieutenant.
KILLING or SOLDIER OF THg TnIRD della
= wARg.-0n Christmas day, as Corporal T.. Nc
Kte, Of this city, was entering the stable i
which were some horses which sentinel name
, Josephs, was guarding be was stopped ny III
sentinel MeGee being exhiliraied drew Iii
! buyouet, TO force his way in, when be was in
i med alely shot dead by the soldier in charg,
J, His boly was brought oil to this city and buried
!. IL occurred ut Frederick, Md
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

PERSONAL HABITS OF THE PRESIDENT Those
who know the habits of President Lincoln are
not surprised to hear of his personal visit to
General Burnside-nor would any such be aston.
ished to know that he was in New York nj anv
time. II he wanted to see anything or ANYBODY.
he would be rs likely 10 come on as to send. lie
has an orbit of his own, and no one can tell wbere
be will be or what he will do, from anything
done yesterday. If he wants newspaper he Is
quite as likely to go out and get it as he is To
send after it, If he wants to see the Secretary
Of State, he generally goes out and makes cali
AT night, from ten TO twelve, he usually makes
tour AL round-now at Stewards aud then at
Hallecks aud ii Burnside was nearer. he uoniJ
see him each night before he went to he'd. Those
who know his habits and want to see him late a,
night, follow him round from place to place, and
the last search generally brings him up at Gen,
Halleck's, as he can get the latest army intelli-
gence there-Whoever else is asleep or ndolent
the President is wide awake and around.-Cor,
respondent Boston Journal
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

NEWEST INVENTION FOR wAKiso upi-it
ter from London mentions the following at n'.0
among the wonders of the London E,1ay,'s pyi'
"The Morning Friend" consists Of \ 1p''.a i%...
sofa, high round box aud clock. Ys"s. YAM y, I
sleep on The lounge, which is sort of bsi y
the proper hour for rising, the clock ,opnl. /.
aiarm-long and loud. Al the same ms,.,.
something creeps up over the end of tbp e,sD oa,.
and pulls off your nightcap; while dix !. s o4l
on match is lighted, cup of coffee fpI,,,
mere cold the night beforr) begins 10 warm "' az
ny me time you are dressed is leady f,r "a
But II yon still seep after all this. Le cio,
alter live minutes more, sounds another ol,,,
ami the sofa on which you are sleeping .of
Ups up on one end and puts you on yenr ~ d,
what do you think of the "SIoining PTiewlsS
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

The rebels are reported to be concentrl
ting at Arkadelphia, flrty-fve miles south
west OF Little Rock They have been drive
out OF the Indian territory, where they ha
established fort, and the rebel Creeks an
Choeiaws wish to lay down their arms an
go back to their allegiance to the Unite
States.
Rebel newspapers admit their loss at Pa
rie Grove to have been 1000,
During the recent raid to Van Bure
Gen. Hindman's correspondence, with vau
able Information, was captured.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

Wilmington, Del, January ., 1868.
MANAGERS MEETINl-The sixth stated meet.
ing of the Ladies' Board Of Managers of the
Delaware State Association for the relief of sick
aud wounded soldiers, will be held in the Insti-
tute building, room No. ., on Tuesday, January
9th, at O'clock
THE Horrors of War can be greatly mitigated
by that sovereign remedy, loLLowAY's ONT
NENT, as it will cure any wound, however des-
perats, it il be well rubbed arounc the wounded
parts, aud they be kept thoroughly covered with
it. A Pot Of ointment should be il every mans
knapsack Only rs cents per Pot 227
The WILMINGTON INSTITUTE Scientific Lee
lures will be resumed on Thursday at 8 o'clock.
The price of tickets for the remaining lectures
of the course has been reduced See advertise
ment
RELIGIOUS SERvIoEa.-R -Religi M services will
be held in all the evange'ioalcl iobes, through
out the world. during the pres lt week
ODD Fellows AssooIAr ,s. The Kent
County Association of Odd slows will hold
their Quarterly Meeting to-day Bih inst. in the
Hall of Amity Lodge No. 10, a9Gauden.
Our friends can find Fresh lot Led Lettuce
every day at ]. s. FLIAT's, ariei street. be-
low Eighth. He has also Fin, straiued Honey.
Mince Meat, Country Sausage Ind Lard Dried
Apples, Pears, Peaches .partH ard rupared,
Blackherries, Cherries, Plum eS,s lost Hon.
my and Beans. Dried Shaker Bwosf "a IN, Can.
ned Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes BE-. ~ lowest
possible rates.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

dEhMAa dESTLFMEH.-A fine ola n.
gentleman, just returned from ylst ,o u,is1 s,i
land, bringing with him bis frau. ma, ~ 's
friend not many days since, and alter s,a. :"
iie conversation the old gentlemen inss,a, sS-, !.
index finger OF his, right hand among 't1''' ,1' 4
RIBS OF his better half, who had IN 10 ,s ,I' ~ ~
taken no particular past in the copyer.o,'. %e "
stood leaning against The counter cam"1.s Vu
INIT" herself. Her lord and master u'uul ""aia
MED the poke with the exclamation 4'''ll
"Petsy Petsy {"
"Vot you want, Shon %
81 yant to introduce mine frisud Q,
stump the more you knows his, tho h.t'.s '.'
gets acquainted nit him." ''' "'''''
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
Skating "reminiscences

BY THE BARD uF TOWER nan
Young Doctor Buietoup.
As he sa: dowu to sun.
Said "I wish the river woulJ fro...
For | know look quite nias rs VIZ
While I'm Swimming Ger t6s j..
And piaying the part Of a lover. "'
"When tho fair Amanla w.t.
For me to buckle GU her sts, s
What moment of.rapture and Olaf
Oh, Schuylkill, be thon f,e..
That and my hearts CHASE
Most happy on thy bosom may be-
1.-THE spectators were in G.,,
When | broke quite throuSh t..
Where the crust was detestably ihin, N'la
They thought me gone out,i.t,
But soon relieved their f,,se.
BY popping out as well rs popped "a S-'
"And my overcoat so snus
Thick aud warm as anv ~.
Saved NY life and my love from a pG os,..,
Aud Recommend to all f4'u'a'
Garments made at Towrs H.,
AS a safeguard against every drencbiSsl Iasl,
Tower HALL, No $40 Market stree, p.,
phia. 1rvssI, 1I reli
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
Another Free State Admitted into the
Union.

The President has signed the bill recent
ly passed by, Congress. admitting the new
State of WEST VIRGINIA into the Union, on
an equal footing with the original States,
without the curse of slavery attached to it,
Thus, while slavery is warning against the
Constitution and exerting its powerful ener-
gies to destroy the American Republic, the
spirit of Freedom rises up from the very
de- lation of treason and rebellion, and,
pre- enting itself before the altar from which
ii vas driven by the hands Of periured trai.
tors asks admission once more into the fra
teFnal embraces and protection of the lede-
ral Union. The following is the act which
gives power, position and sovereignty 10 the
neN State Of WEST VIRGINIA .
CFTIcIAL-rUBLIc.-No. 4.
An ACT for the admission of the State of West
Virginia" into the Union and for other per-.
poses.
'gTaEHeAs the people inhabliag that portion
known as West Virginia did, by
ID in he city Of Wheeling
N-. - eGAleon huns
s- Con.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
The LATEST NEWS.
Vicksburg Taken.

A despatch received in this city last
evening from Philadelphia, announces that
vicksburg has been taken by the Union
forces, aud that the battle of MurfFeesboro
was still progressing, with the advau-
tage in favor Of our troops.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

Missouri and "a Kentucky regments Sustained
considerable loss.
Gen. Banks forces with Furmguts fleet, were
expected to co operate with Con. Sherman in the
attack, but they had not arrived
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
Official News from Missisrippi.

The following has been received at headquar-
ters;
HORy Springs, Mss Jaa, ., 1863 To Major
General llAlleek, Gencral.m Chef Gen. SuIli
wan hnt succeeded in getting fight ont Of For
est and whipped him badly. lie captured six
pieces of artillery and grent many horses and
prisoners
Van born WAS rernlsed at every point except
this, and with heavy luss o. S GRANT.
Major General Commanding.
CAIRO, Jan. TO Col. Stager- our telegraph
line to Holly Springs aud Corinth is working.
"Gen. Sullivan has whipped Forrest at Spring
hlll, aud routed his entire force, capturing alI
his artillery and 300 stand Of arms
The rebel Colonel Napier was killed, and the
rebel Colonel DE Shay is prisoner
"[sguedl ". O. TulrLR,
HrignIiar g,,u.rai >
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
MARRIED

ALLAN-sMlTH.-On the 2lst inst, at the
N 3. Parsonage, Marcus Hook, by The Rev
:. X. Gillinghnm, Mr. WILLIAM ALLAN tn Miss
MAGGIE SMITH, both of ofWilmington, Delaware.
WALslI-WlLDE-In Chester Pa. on the same
day by tie same, MIR. WILLIAM WALSH to Miss
MARY ANN WILDE, of Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

"Biddy." said lady, wish you would s,eo
over and see how old Mrs. Jones is this NOR
nlng. In few minutes Biddy returned with
zoe Information that Mrs Jones was just seventy
two years seven months, and two days old.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
ALMSHoUsE DIsPENsARy.

NHE Dispensary in connection with the New Castle
County Al lmshouse, will be open on the hfst salul-
DAY IN december between The hours Of and O'Clock,
r NJ, and continue open the same hour every SUI,
eeeding Saturday, during the Winter months at which
time poor patients will receive advice and medicine, free
Of charge. For further information apply to
GEO. PEPPER NORRIS. NJ. D.
Attending Physician.
D. = Residence adjoining Almsaouse. OfRcs Market
street, between 9th and Tlh. I'm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

1t has been ascertainad ih6t lsas ,,,an
sand men are wantngIt9 III Mn ,ota ~ s,i 'nou-
chusr,la niier the tWdlAst lls y, ~ o. msssa-.
and 4 hbs also been aAcsrts VA s ~, rrssIusnt'
thousand are wanting y M n. ,,,.a,n,ay nearIy ave
BY Gov Andrews meV goi 10 ,'ar rO,Is ,l caused
rav. and Who have hets ~ l.t u the wrong
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
8. M. pETTENaILL & Co,

No. 81 Park Row. NeaO Fork, 4 6 State ST., Boston
Are our authorized Agents iu those cities to take Ad
vartisements aei subscriptions for the Journal and
Statesman.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
Brigadier General.


uENEhAL THUMB TALKS OF GETTING MAR
HlED. The Bridgeport Stnndnd, 24tL, bus the
following, 1t is interesting as shadow ng forth
the marriage of the little General
Charles $. Strntluu, the yeritabe General Tom
Thumb, is residing here iu his native town. lie
has travelled nearly tho world over, aud has
amassed fortune ur himself, as well as lnnde
his mother, two sisters and younger brother iu-
dependent, The little General If now Ia his aClh
year. Her habits are unexcepliouable, and his
intellect and general business ability are such tlat
he personally attends to his own finances. and
transacts all the business nppertnnns To leasing
his houses, l0aning his money on bond aud mort
gage, and looking after his estate in general.
The petite General owns u fne yacht bearing
his own name, which he snls himself, with ns
much nautical skill as any 'old salt who sails
out of Bridgeport harhor. He also keeps fine
pair Of Shelaud pouies and splendid FIST horse
Tor his own driving. as well highly trained
pair OF hunting dogs, Ills rife and fishing
tackle were Of course made expressly to suit his
diminuidve size and lie is a very successful
sportsman. lie killed several deer while travel
hing West last yeur.
few months sincs the lltle General was made
Free Mason. lie Las already taken three dt-
grees and expresses determination to ascend
the mystic ladder uutil he has reached ihe top
round, Although General Tom Thumb has :
ways led n life Ot excitement, aud twice after
having retired to private life, has felt compelled
to exhibit himself again to keep of the ennai he
remarked TO the writer of'Ihis article last week,
while quietly twirling bis elegant little mustache
Of which he seems quite proud, that he hopes
one Of these days to get marie l. ''in which
event" he adds, with Il roguish look, ~ guess
that the cares of q family, I'D led to my ordinary
duties, Will give me enough 10 occuIy attention,
and prevent the necessity of again seeking the
excitement of a travelling exhib.uonn'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

A WOMAN KILLED BY Her HUSBAND. Sarah
Woods, keeping house in court running North
from Jefferson street, between Short and Caual
street, was assaulted md beaten on Thursday
evening, between six aud seven O'Clock, by her
husband, Lewis Woods, in such manner as to
cause her death. From the statements of the
neigbbors, it appears that he came to his house
during the evening with two other negroes
named VIM. freeman and Charles Spear. She
complained of his bringing men TO the house, and
ordered them out.
quarrel ensued between her and woods. wbo
took up chair and beat her over the head until
the chair was broken to pieces and the right
side of her skull fractured by the blows lie
also jumped On her stomach in such manner az
to force the contents from her mouth. Dir. Wav.
son was called in to render his services. hut
found that the injuries were of such character
as to render it impossible to relieve her. Coro
ner Brewer was notified of her death and en-.
panaelled jury, which rendered verdict of
death caused by blows with n chair, inflicted bv
her husband, Louis Woods. The murderer was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergt. Pryor.
and committed to Jail by Justice Hiss.-Bahi.
more Clipper
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

The Emancipation Proclamation OF the
President of the United States.
BY the President Of the United States OF
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
Colmbia, Dec. 4. 1862.

SERIES OF MEETINGS. Rev Charles Hill has
been holding a seIi,s of religious meetings in
Asbury NJ. l. Church, of this city, Of vhleh NJ
is Pastor. They have been attended With much
success, aud will be continued during he present
week.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

pURE HEAVY CALoINED MAeNRsIA.- The hes
make IN the country, sold wholesale CT retail iY
Z BR1N0HURsT co,
DruggatSi corner MRrhat and Ct h streets.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

ROAoil Exterminator, very affective, at
IL r. BRINGHURsTs
mo fAkMERs--oll Of vltriol for making Super Pho
phAls Of Lime for agricultural purposes for sAe the
single srhoy or ton, by
Il. DRINGHURsr " Co., Druggists,
Corner 9th aud Market Ateeets.
CHANDLER's DIARRIIGA MIXTURE
6O9 Market Street
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06

II ARMoNY Mills Extra, superfne and 3 G, FLOUR
IL lEght other different brands Of Flour foI ase by
q lHANnLER 4 GOM
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-06
Extraordinary I.unacy Case.


". II SEWARD. Secretary Of State
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-24
Dogs and Dog OIL.

T. revelations made in Mr.. Fetney hOpg's letter 10
Nc MeCue are certainly very surprising. tie ttls Us
tia dog oil IS "a al smos, meats foot oil for dressing
Leather, and that it is worth sl5 gallon. Each dog
will yield gallon OF oil Moreover, dog skins make
excellent hid goges 6rst rate summer boots for gentle
man aud number one l,dis, shoes. Eiea dog skin,
dressed Is worth tSs Moreover the esrsasses Of the
skinned dogs maze vluAbe ingredient in nitre beds
Moreover 600 900 dogs destroy - 600 OCO worth
Of sheep in year Adding dog oil 70 Ogeaher, dog
kid dOgntrs and saved sheep, the grand total Of dog
revenue 70 the State, which might b. wade BY proper
dspositOn Of TIC dog, would be, at rough estimate
iOrty-ave or 6fty millions Of dolllFs.
HOU easy to pay the public debt Nh these startling
canine resources, which throw Gov. Vices 20 ster-
flLdump completely in the shade. We see no good
reason Why dogs should not be uesd for this purpose
or course il would no. 10 Kill Ell the dogs the 6rst
YEAR Enough should be eft keep up the breed. 10
fact they are 50 profitable that the greatest attention
ought 10 be paid 20 dOg-eulture; 90 that the annual
dog crops should amount 70 100000 spare dogs say
ffy millions dollars The subject s worthy Of serious
consideration. Psrbipl the boS: pan Woull be for
alme entsrpFsnE capitalist % eSab in in this city
dogOl nil He would 6ld no dmsnlty IN getting dogs
enough TO make fair experiment The dog-net men
would rake him present Of al teir captures, and
segroes would sehm their dogs and bench leg ice
Al a very reasonable price.
Ast1 dog Oh, it Is evident that NJ. FsrueyhOugh has
not tested all is virtues The astiiious may object
I4use a. a ooudinelt fer salad, but regarded a
spArAtion Of bark, dagOn might prove efeaeiOus in
niasmate diseases. Why shOull'at canine be subss
tute for qqilns ana Who shall cay thAt on the Prnei
pie sin,la ,is,i Jas esrantr the ucdVe Pr eple of
deg may turn to be the ongsOusht specific for
hydrOPhObiay For aughs EnoS, the wOrld familiar
a. Il with dOg.latu, may still be in the very alphabet
Of Jog-knOsSdge
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-24

met on the lSh lns, and in The discharge Of the du.
tie, dsvoved upon them by the by laws, adopted the
following resolutions:
Resolved That in all our money transactions we will
freely receive the ConedtrIte money ssif legal ten
der and dir uDtenaLce all trafh1 in coin bank bL
Resolved, That, shut out as We a'e from commercial
intercourse with the outer world and having the army
10 support the supply Of most articles Of prime neces
sty falls far short OF The waits OF our population the
pfie-s therefore, are wholly arbitrary aud dependent
.upon the patriotism Rnd crafty IF farmers mer-
ch,u,s aud manufacturers, vi have the control Of all
ppirs.
MA stirring ep,eal was also issued directed principally
10 the plan efs merchants and manufacturers. The
claim IS made with truth, that While the life OF the
on is at stake, and our brave citizen soJi ~ per
ing their lives upon the tle-feld to guard our hOmas
prOleol cur properly and establish independence,
10 merchant trader, manufacturer farmer shopI
chaIg &c than jus enough tO sustain his business
H. nee t is argued that the farmer ih)ull tel to con-
sumers ut prices fixed by the Govenm, Mt APPRAISERS
and in no event to charge moe than one dollar per
bushl for orn for the soldiers fBnilie and all other
Il, eiful erces in popo ton and tie merchant should
not charge ten per cent at rea on any article,
and five per cent salt cotton yarns aud cotton cards.
The manufacturers oil cotton yarns, shetting aud
burgs hJud not chaIgs oSer liar per pound for
laus and sixty cents Tor osnaburgs and sheetng per
YARD Will. cltton remains at present prices.
SLormakers should reduce II cir prc,s at least
halt la this way. AID in solemn judgmen', in this
way only can h fires CT patriotism DO iekindled, and
our b, loved country sus aimed.
The planest p,ircpes of justice demand either that
he soldiers pay III uld be raised to correspond with
present inflated prices that these prices be reduced
10 tie present standard of tLeir wages. The former
would certainly make matters worss and finally bank
rupt the Guverum tie latter is practicable, and will
rot material II lure apy one D. hs patti, Wo' L.
fellow are blessed with the comforts
lone aud iresijes aud brave soldiers will cease
u mar their wives and little ones will cease TO call on
lhem or lr.ad Then aud till then, will our armes
become inyiI bic ana our Imes secure.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-24
OBITUARY..

In the battle Of Geystug with many other brave oaeers aud
OF fell. Friday, the 30 July Major BENZ
wkISs LflGH Assistant Adutant Geleral and Chief Of
St@n Of General Edward hnons Diyio EStlls Corps
Tie crcunitancss attending his death little
weeks and have been chiefly derived throw
Ill body found close 70 the ensnys ehments
day fozog his DEATH and In red the battle field
NaiOr lie Hh entered the the
and ,eryed with honor and distinction period
DEATH FIRST In the No-thSest eampsign AID, slice I'm
1851, In the StoneWsll Brigade and Dlyisiop.
lie the OF the late Benjamin Wa Leigh
II his SD BE cary by the activity sprghness
~ his mind Of future eminenoe the
his Intellect and he great Industry thout the aid
educ on had made LimseI good classical scholar and
Acqued fund Of useful information Few we're
even IN c-mpany FOR thort e, without observing
f)ce u hg mind and e eXteat VI his information
muh esteemed by bis relatives friends
and sequi- ments he endeAred them
for ese be possessed q deRree-eombntd
With the ofe integrity ardent parotim great "
and slnts estedness he 6ingnshed
Judgment well balanced mind hes and the great
,si confederation for the feelings OF others.
by is onmey desth The public has lost CT lis r1oA
promis ns citizens, and his family friends have
loss 30 heaEG that they scarcely md aVlaon per-
feet assurance they FEEL st he lived without ttan reproae
and died the eeah Of ps bravey Sighting his country
Major Leigh not protesting christian but known
cite tain s prOcund eec for the Christian religion and
for sometime before his DEATH his conversation with letters 10
eads rong evidence OF his soucude The subject
hope he cheribhed, under the and biz
Saviour, OF his souls Immortality.