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ping up the would-be cruisers on their first
appearance, complain of us for allowing them
to appear at all. just lately they have Or
dered the construction of six powerful steam
ers expressly for the purpose of patroling
the seas, and if this. new squadron should
not be abruptly diverted to Charleston or
Norfolk we should soon hear less of the Ala
bama and her doings. Hitherto the South
erners have been left with this field of action
entirely to themselves, and 50 profitable
have they found it that they have recently
proposed to throw their whole energies in the
work. In that event we might see such an
extension given to the trade in question as
could hardly be tolerated.
1t is hard thing to say, perhaps, that we
may sell hundred thousand rifles of whole
cargo of gunpowder to belligerent and yet
not ships hull but we can only add that
some distinction is actually recognized, and
that it is not our interest to invalidate it,
We ourselves have maintained it as well as
the Americans. During the Crimean war
we addressed a protest to the Washington
Government on the subject of vessel des-
tined for Russian use, and the Americans
listened to US. When they, again, the other
day, protested on the subject of the Alexan-
dra, we listened to them, and did our best to
detect an alleged breach of law. On both
sides, therefore, it is felt that neutrals should
not supply belligerents with vessels-ofwar,
and yet a Confederate cruiser is said to be
somewhere in British waters, awaiting the
appearance of her new consorts at rendez-
yous. Can this be right? We think not 1t
is not q question of sympathy at all, but
question of law, and we may once more add,
of British interests. IF ace acre unhappily
planged again into acar, ace might soon find
reason to wish that ace had supported oah
greater zeal the representations Of the Union
lists IN the matter Of these Southern cruisers.
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he left our lines. That village gave three
hundred and fifty Union votes to fifty for Sc
cession, at the beginning of the war, and it
has retained its reputation untarnished thus
far. If Mr.. Vallandigham had attempted to
ascertain the sentiments of its citizens, he
would have found that nine out of every ten
were in favor of immediate submission to the
Federal Government $50 81
81 would be glad to believe it possible that
these facts escaped his notice, but having re-
Gently visited Shelbyville, and conyersed with
a large number of citizens, who saw and con-
versed with Mr.. Vallandigham during his
stay there, am forced to the conviction that
he knew the statement quoted above to be
false"
With reference to the assertion that the
rebels were prepared to discuss the question
of reunion the moment an Invading army"
became withdrawn from the rebel States, the
General thus takes off the Dayton traitor:
"The third statement of Mr.. Vallandigham
is only true so far as his first one is false. Of
course, all loyal Southerners are not only
ready to discuss the question of reunion, but
are anxious to return to the Union without
discussion. But, when Mr.. Yallandigham
states that the leaders of this rebellion unani-
mously express their willingness to discuss
the question of a return to the Union, he
either entirely forgets his conversations with
rebels, or secklessly states falsehood.
"In full and frank conversation between
himself and Governor Harris (rebel governor
of Tennessee), the latter, after hearing Mr., |
Vallandigham's statements of his own opin
ions and policy, said, in the presence of many
witnesses. You totally misunderstood us,
We have resolved to listen to no terms short
of the total separation and absolute indepen-
dence of the South, and we will accept no
boundary short of the line of the Ohio and
the Potomac. Negotiation on other basis is
utterly useless"
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Gen. garfield VS.. vaIIandigham.

Gen. Garfield, of this State, SO well known
both in civil and military life, has recently
been on duty at Shelbyville, Tenn, where
Vallandigham was for some time, and while
there took considerable pains to ascertain the
truth in regard to the sayings and doings of
the traitor from Ohio. sss.t fE
Referring to the statement about the una
nimity of the people Of the South in their de-
votion to their leaders and the rebellion, the
General says;
:" 1t is strange that Mr.. Vallandigham had
the temerity to make the first of these state
ments, when it is notorious that no precinct
in the State, not even in East Tennessee, has
so large per centage of Union men as Bed
ford county, and Shelbyville, its county scat,
MIR. Vallandgham's first resting-place after
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DIE D..

On the 18th inst, in Dagsboro Hundred, Mr..
WILLIAM NORRIS of B., aged about II years.
On the 18th inst, in Broad Kiln Hundred, MRS
ARCADIA ADKINS, aged about so years.
On the 9th inst, near Georgetown, MRS. LUvINA,
widow of BENJAMIN NORRIS, aged about 80 years. J,
On the 18th inst, in Georgetown. MRS. ELIZA
BETH JEFFERSON, formerly Of Milton, aged about
so years
On the 18th inst, in Georgetown, child of JOHN
and MARGARET MAXWELL, aged months,
On the 18th inst, in Georgetown, Mr. WILLIAM
II. MARTIN, aged about rs years.
On the 10th inst, in Georgetown, MNs. MARe4-
RET, wife of THOMAS 0'NIEL, aged about As years.
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Compliment to Federal ArtiI-
Ierisfs.

In an account Of the siege of Yicksbnrg,
written by an English officer in the rebel SER
vice, who participated in the defence of that
great stronghold, and published in the Edin-
burg Scotsman, the following praise is be-
slowed upon the Federal gunners;
"The enemy, who had access to all the ap-
pliances and improvements that science has
invented to carry on modern warfare, can
boast frst-ciass guns, the best of ammunition
and magnificent artille'ymen. Besides this,
they have everything they require in album
dance, not to say profusion. For instance,
whenever we dared to fire shot from, say
12-pounder howitzer, the enemy would con-
centrate upon it perhaps ten to fifteen 90
FOUNDER Parrot guns, and would maintain q
fire of perhaps two or three hours duration,
throwing several hundred shot and shell in
TO, around and over the offending battery.
They fred with the utmost precision, and
they had attained such an excellent position,
and such close proximity, that their rified
prCjectiles flew, in many cases, right through
ten feet of earth, to strike and burst on what
ever might be in the work. We had no re-
source but to run the guns out of the work,
to keep them from being disabled, and re-
serve them to fire canister and grape in the
event of a charge being made"
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THE MARI E rs.


PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16, 1868.
The demand for Flour is moderate, both for ex-
port and home use. Sales comprise about I,50O
bbls at S. for fresh-ground superne SIS so for old
stock Western family and 5000 so for fresh ground
do. Rye Flour is selling in a small way at 81 rs
@5 % Dbl. Corn Meal is scarce and in demand at
81 25 for Brandywinc, and "a 70 Dbl for Peanslya-
mia.
GRAIN.-There is not much demanshfor Wheat,
and the market is quiet. About 5000 bushels sold
at 81 35@1 81 for old red; 81 25@I 80 for fair to
prime new dol and 81 4O@1 So % bushel for white,
Rye is rather lower; 1000 bushels Western sold at
96@9S cts for old, and new at 90 cts ID bushel.-
Corn is not SO firm 5000 bushels Western mixed
sold at s2@s3 cts. and prime yellow at IS cts. ~
bushel, which is an advance. Oats are in demand !;
about $500 bushels sold at 5e@5 cts for new, and
66@67 cts. weight, for old.
PROFESSIONALISM Hams are in fair demand
at 113@1S4 cts U ib for plain and fancy canvass
ed. Mess Pork is selling ut sl4 5O@I5 % bbl-
Lard is dull at 1Oi@1O1 cts. % ID.
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Ooleridge oddly remarks: "You abuse
snuff; perhaps it is the final cause of the
human nosel" 1t is, however, against Sam
uel Taylor's argument to find that the custom
Of snuf-taking has been traced in this country
little more than two centuries. Mr.. o. Nor
gan, in recently exhibiting to the Society of
-Antiquaries, England, some curious ivory
snuffboxes of the last century, gave short
history of the introduction of snuff-taking into
this country, as exemplifed by the boxes
themselves. He says that the powder of to-
bacco, having an agreeable SMELL it became
customary to use it as scent about the year
l702; and, in the first instance, the snuff
takers carried with them a small crater, with
which they reduced the tobacco into powder.
The crater was afterwards enclosed in o box;
but the early snuf-box contained no reservoir
and the powder was consumed as soon as
made. By the subsequent improvements a
separate compartment was maze in the box
to hold the powder, and it was shut off from
the snuff mandatory by small pair of
gates. By a further progress in the art of
snufEmaking, a sufficient quantity was manu-
featured to be contained in separate box,
which was carried in the pocket, whilst the
mandatory itself was left at home. Some
admirable specimens of the original portable
manufactures of snuff were exhibited. Ney-
ertheless, we have allusions to snuff-taking of
much earlier date than the above. Howell |
who died in 1866, describes drawing smatchin
into the nostrils with quill for snuff was
taken in small spoons-whence, in
old plays, we have a spoonful not pinch, of
snuff. Two ancient snnfboxes, engraved in
the " Arch@ologia," vol. vol. xiii, resemble
fiat, circular smelling-bottles; the stopper
screws in, and has spoon fastened into it,
that of a cruet for cayenne
pepper,
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For Sale or Rent.

SIXTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT SWAMP
- LAND, situated in Georgetown Hundred adj
joining land of DIR. Marshall, ten of which are in
cultivation. The improvements consist Of large
TWO-SIORY FRAME ID YELLING,
Smoke House, Carriage House, Barn, Stable, and
Cattle Sheds. For particulars inquire of DIR. Mar
shall in Georgetown.
Sept II, '63. REBECCA HARDING.
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REBECCA HARDING.
THE UNION HOTEL.
GEORGETOWN, DEL

4D0LPHUS EWLNGS, Proprietor.
11HE PROPRIETOR OF THE UNION HOTEL,
IL would state to his patrons and the citizens gem
orally, that his Hotel being the largest and most
commodious in Georgetown, he can offer that enter
tanment to travellers and others who may favor him
with their patronage that cannot be equsled in the
State. The house is large, we'll ventilated, and sit
uated in the most pleasant part of town The table
is always supplied with the best of market produce.
And in the bar will always be found Liquors of the
most choice brands The Stabling is extensive, en-
ablng him to refresh the wearied beasts after their
travels and prepare them for their onward course,
TERMS MODERATE. Sept. IL, '63.
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ustice QfPsace

Justice Of Peace
Dated at
this day Of , 1856
NoTE 1.-The certificate in regard to age is, in all
where practicable, to be signed by the parents
Of the person claiming exemption, and the require
ments specified in the regulations to be adhered
to. The blank space in the certificate to indicate
the age Of the person is to be filled as follows:
That am "UNDER TWENTY" years of age.
That l am COVER THIRTY-FIvE" years of age,
"AND MARRIED"
That am COVER FoRTY-FIvE' years Of age,
cording to the facts in the case.
MORE 2.-In the certificate is not signed by
the parents the fact of age must be certified TO by
two respectable persons (heads of fames) resident
in the same town, county, district with the per-
for whom exemption is claimed, and the require
ments Of paragraph 81, Regulations, &C., must be
complied with. Sept IL, '63.
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FoRM 2s.

Certifoate that sxo members Of the famiiy of he
person LiaW to draft are already in the
military service of United States.
We, the subscribers, and residents
of county, State of hereby GER
tify that the two members of the family and house
hold of county and State above mentioned
are in the military service of the United States
non-commissioned officers, musicians, or prvates.
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EoRM 81

Certificate that he person liable to draft 10 the only
brother Of a ehiid or children dependent on his
tasOr for support.
l. the subscriber, being liable to draft into
the service of the United States, hereby make aft
davit that am tine only brother of under IL
years of age having neither father nor mother, and
dependent on my labor for support.
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CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION.

TORN 70.
Certificate Of Exemption for the Son of a Widoo,
or Of aged and iafrm Parent or Parents.
l, the subscriber, resident Of county,
State Of hereby certify that l, being liable
to military duty under the act of Congress for
enrolling and calling out the national forces" &C.,
approved March 8, 1858, am the only son of
a widow, Tor of an aged parent,) dependent on
my labor for support.
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Four MEN recently made an attack on a
negro in his house near Goshen, Claremont
county, Ohio. The negro fred at them, kill
ing two instantly, and wounding third.
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THE FARMER

will have whole column to himself each week
practical and scientific matter which he can read
and apply with profit and satisfaction. Every new
discovery in the agricultural worlds of Europe and
America will be promptly noted. Contributions to
this department will be thankfully received from
our nrooressiye farmers
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Dated this day of 1856

o"Sttce 81 fe0ce.
Dated this day of 1856
MORE 1.-The first Of the above certificates must
be signed by the person claiming exemption, and
the second by two respectable citizens (heads Of
amiies) residents of the town, county, or district
in which the person resides, and sworn to before a
magistrate.
NorE 2.-This certificate is to be used only in
cases where the tabor Of the person claiming ex-
empton is actually for the support of the persons
dependent on him. The exemption does not apply
in cases where there is sufficient property to yield
support and the necessary business for collecting
the income can be transacted by agents, trustees,
or the like.
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Justice Of Peace.
this day of 1856
NoTE 1.-The first certificate must be signed by
the parent making the election, and the second by
two respectable citizens (heads of families) resi-
dents of the town. county, district in which the
persons reside, and sworn to before a magistrate
In case the father is deceased the certificate is to
be signed by the mother, and the fact Of the
fathers death is to be stated by the persons GER
tfying
MORE 2.-This certificate is to be used only in
cases where the labor of the person claiming ex-
empton s actually necessary for the support Of the
person dependent him. The exemption does
not apply in where there is sufficient property
to yield support and the necessary business can be
transacted by agents, trustees, or the like.
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We, the subscribers, and of the town,
county, and State above mentioned, hereby certify
that the above statement of 3 age is correct
and true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
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Personally appeared before me the above named
and and severally made oath that
the above certificate is correct and true to the best
of their knowledge and belief.
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Dated at
this day of 1861
NoTE This certificate is to be used only in
cases where the labor of the person claiming ex-
empton is actually necessary for the support of the
persons dependent on him. The exemption does
not apply in where there is sufficient property
to yield support, and the necessary business be
transacted for collecting the income by agents, trus
tees, or the like
NoTE 2.-The first certificate must be signed by
the person claiming exemption, and the second by
two respectable persons (heads of amilies) resident
in the same town. county district with the person
for whom exemption is claimed.
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Personally appeared before me, the above named
and and seyerally made oath that
the above certificates correct and true, to the
best of their knowledge and belief.
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Personally appeared before the above
named and =, and severaly made oath
that the above certificate is correct and true, to the
best of their knowledge and belief
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We, the subscribers, do certify that tho above
named is the only son of widow Tor of
aged and infrm parents,) dependent on his labor
for support.
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| We, the subscribers, and resident of
county, State of ], hereby certify that
who is liable to draft, is the only brother of
under IL years of age, having neither father
or mother, and dependent on his labor support.
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MANY A GOOD LAUGH

may be had each week over our column of " funny
things" droll and humorous-perhaps some wit
will creep in, too, occasionally. We shall keep this
column up to good regular standard and give our
readers each week fair fund of the very best we
have ON hand.
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Justice of Peace.

Dated at
this day of >, 1856
NoTE This is only intended to apply where
the members of the family claiming exemption
side in the same family. If any of the members re-
side elsewhere, and have gone into the military
vice of the United States, no exemption on that
account can be claimed.
NoTE 2.-This certificate must be signed by one
Of the parents, if there be any; if not, by two
spectacle persons heads of amilies resident in the
same town, coonty, district with the persons for
whom exemption is claimed.
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residents Of
Justice cfPeace.
FoRM 80.

Certificate Of exemption account Of Wnsuita0eness
Of age.
/, of county, State of
having been enrolled under the provisions of an act
of Congress 'for enrolling and calling out the
tional forces, &c. approved March 3, 1863 liable
to perform military duty in the service of the United
States hereby certify that not legally subject
to such liability, and for the following reason:
That am years of age.
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THE UNION MAN.

woman, or child will find everything interesting
served up briefly for their deleetation in each num-
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THE STORY.

Each number of the Union will contain a beautiful
story except in few instances where our stories
will run through several numbers. During the
year we shall publish at least three original stories
in the Union. These have all been selected with
view to interest, instruct, and to elevate morally
the minds of the reader
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Certificate that the person liable to draft is the father
Of motheriess children, under IL years Of age,
dependent on the his labor for support.
1, the subscriber, being liable to draft into
the service of the United States, hereby make atf
davit that am the father of motherless child
under IL years of age, and dependent on my
labor for support -
We, the subscribers, and residents of
county, State of hereby certify that
is father of motherless children under
~ years of age and dependent on his labor for sup
port.
Personally appeared before me, the above named
and severally made oath that the above
certificate is correct and true to the best of their
knowledge and belief
Justice of Peace.
Dated this day Of 1875
NoTE.-The first certificate must be signed by the
person claiming exemption, and the second by two
respectable persons (heads of famles) residents in
the same town, county, district with the person
for whoa exemption is claimed.
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Personally appeared before me, the above named
and and severally made oath that the
above certificate is correct and true, to the best of
their knowledge and belief -
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MAR RED.

On Tuesday morning, Sept. 1st,, by the Rev.
Thos f. Plummer, RUFUS r. TRUITT, of Sails
bury, Md, and MISS MARY A. WRorES, of Sussex
Co., Del,
On Wednesday evening, Sept. End, by the same,
HENRY 9. TwILLEY and MARY C. ALLEN, both Of
Sussex Co., Del,
On the S0th ult,, by the Rev. Joseph Dare, Mr.
JosEHH B. LINGO to MISS ELLA MANsHIB, of Mil
ton, Del.
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THE LADY,S COLUMN

will be an attractive feature and will be filed with
just such pleasantly and instruction as American
ladies should desire-nothipg inelegant-nothing
commonplace, but all tending to edify and improve
whilst rendering vast fund of amusements
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FoRM 20.

Form 20.
Certificate Of Parent thar he or she desires one of
his or her sons e1eMpted
l, the subscriber, the father Tor mother) of
and residents of county, State of
hereby certify that am aged and iniirm, and that
am dependent for support on the labor of my two
sons, above named and that elect that my
son shall be exempt from the operations of
the act of Congress for enrolling and calling out
the national forces" &C., approved March 8, 1858.
We, tho subscribers, do hereby certify that the
above-named is aged and ipfrm, and depend
emit on the labor Of sons for support.
Personally appeared before me the above named
and severally made oath that the
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THE CHILDREN, TOO,

will have column selected especially for them in
addition to the other good things which they will
eagerly seek for every Friday "when the paper
and read with ayidity and real gain.
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RELIGION AND MORALS

will occupy fair space in the columns of "THE
UNION" and particular attention will be to the
preparation of Sunday reading for our friends.
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ONE SQUARE twice inserted or two squares
once, 70
Two SQUARES, one month, so
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Larger advertisements filling one-fourth, one-half,
three-fourths or whole column will be taken at
lower rates. and must be made the subject of special
arrangement.
Remember this paper has the largest circulation
of any journal in the stateof Delaware.
ADDRESS,
~ "THE UNION"
Sept. III '63. Georgetown, Del.
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contain the latest from all parts of the country
up to the time of our going to press
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