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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

An Act amendatory of an act entitled can act
to provide for the care and preservation of the
works constructed by the United States for
bringing the Potomac water into the cities of
Washington and Georgetown, for the supply
Of said water for all governmental purposes,
and for the uses and benefit Of the inhabitants
Of the said oities.n
BE Il endcted By The Seaate and House Of Repre-
HidiUes Of tie United Sfaffs Of america IN Con-
gffss assembled, That, in addition to the powers
conferred upon the Corporation OF Washington
by the second and third sections of the act of
Congress, approved Marsh three, eighteen hun
bred aud ftty-nine, eutitcd1 "An act to provide
Tor the care and preservation OF the works con-
slructed by the United States for bringing the
Potomac water into the cities Of Washington and
Georgetown, for the supply Of said water for all
governmental purposes, and for the uses and
benefit of the inhabitants Of the said cities,
full power and authority are hereby given to the
said corporation to levy and collect water tax
on all real property within the corporate limits
Of the city Of Washington which binds on or
touches on and avenue, street OIL alley in which
main water pipe has been laid or hereafter may
be laid by the United States or by the Corpora
ton Of Washington, which water tax shall be as
nearly as possible equal and uniform may be
levied on lots in proportion to their frontage or
their area, as the said corporation may deter
mine; and may be collected in not less than
three or more than five annual instruments, Of
which instruments all after the first shall bear
interest at the rate of six per centum per an
mum, commencing from the date Of att which
The first instalments becomes due, but may, al
the option of the owner of the property taxed
be paid and discharged in full at any time aftei
Il shall have been levied. And the said Corpora
ton Of Washington is further authorized ant
empowered, on petition of the owners Of the ma
Jorlty Of the real estate on any square or line o
squares, to lay down winter pipes and erect fir
plugs and public hydfants wherever the sam
may be requisite and necessary for public con
'enience, security from fire, or for health.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That, to al
in the erection, maintenance, and efficiency G
hire plugs throughout the city, the said Corpora
ton of Washington is hereby authorized an
empowered to levy and collect special anuut
taz on all buildings within Ave hundred feet {
any main water pipe into which, or the premise
connected herewith, the water has not been il
'roduced, any the owners or occupants of whic
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
S-T-1s6O-X.
brakes Plantation Bitters.

They purify, strengthen, aud invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an antdote to change of water and
diet
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system aud enlyen the
mind
They prevent miasmatc aud intermittent feyers
They purify the breath aud acidity Of the siom-
ach.
They cure Dyspepsia aud Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Nor
bus
They cure Liver Complaint aud Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best btters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures grent restorer They are made of pure
81. Croix Rum, the celebrated Cnlisaya Bark,
roots aud herbs, and are taken with the pleasure
Of II beverage. without regard to age or time of
day. Particularly recommended to delicate
persons requiring gentle stimulant Sold by
all Grocers, Druggists, Hotels, and Saloons. +.
II. Drake Co., 2O2 Broadway, New York.
6m.
BSy- CHEAP JOnS's Is the greatest place IN
town.
Beay" Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
Bs51 Cheap John has the greatest stock of
any other store in Delaware
Be5- Cheap John is the sole agent for the hes
Spool Cotton made In the world, Mt the STAR
Store No. SOC Market Street.
To LET, the 9TH story of Ferris & CARROTS
building suitable for societies. Jan.2S-tf
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

do not pay an annual water rate or rent in &C.
cordance with the ordinances oftbe corporation,
which tax shall be levied with reference to tho
value OF the building so taxed, and shall be not
more than FIVE dollars nor less than one dollar
per year. but whenever the water shall be intro
duced, in conformity with the corporation laws,
lnto any building or premises, the FIRE plug tax
thereon shall cease aud whenever the water
shall be discontinued from any building or
premises into which it has been introduced, the
said building shall be subject to the fire plug tax
FROM the date of the dilcontinuance OF the water.
Sec. 3. and be il further enacted, That the
water tax hereby authorlz to be levied and
collected shall constitute iundio be used ex-
clusiyely 10 defray tie cost of distribution of
the WATER including all necessary fixtures and
machinee connected with said distribution and
the annual water rates or rents authorized to be
collected by the act OF which this net is amenda
tory shall constitute fund exclusively for the
maintenance, management, aud repair of the
system of water distribution.
Approved March 3, 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

pY virtue Of a writ Of Leyar Facas to directed will
ID be exposed to public sale at the hotel Of Springer
Mcdaniel, in the village Of stanton, In Mill Creek Hun
dred, New Castle County, Del. Oh SATURDAY, the nh
day OF July 1863, at O'clock, r. NJ the following des
erlbed Real Estate, via
"a All that certain Messuage tenement aud
mifl Tract Of Land situated In Mill Creek Hundred
EaAH Ia the County VI Newcastle, and State Of Dels
lsikaNk ware, being bounded and described follows
~ vii: Beginning at post supposed to be Ia the diy
lirr Fac the state Of Delaware and the state ui
AmA, wanna, and set in line of lands OF the heirs ui
iuth john decd thence Ivy the according to the
original bearing south % degrees east u $40 erches to
sAssafras, (now DOWN. thence south 22at grees east
u perchs stone, thence north 6bsa degrees
80 40 perches to stone In tho lane, thence
south 10 degrees east perches 10 post set in the line
Of said land aud thence tile following courses and
daauces accurdng to the bearing Of the needu Of the
year thousand eight hundred and thirty eight,
by the residue Of this tract Of land, formerly north
II degrees, east % $40 perches to post, north ISL
degrees west W. perches TO post south ia degrees
= perchrs to post, north Isl degrees, west W.
5Ot percho post set in the aforesaid lane north As
degrees east along sud lane 40 100 perches to post
thence by taid lane north ten degrees west 81 40
perches to post, thence north 2d9 degrees west OF
peohes post the north side Of public road thence
along and By the said residue north ~ degrees
west s.lU psfues to black oak stump said TO be in
the State line thence along the south 3bi degrees
10 perheR the place Of beginning containing sixty
acres Of land be the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the property William
A. Care aud Abigail r. Garlic, his wife and ere tenants
and to be sold by l.. W. sTlDHAM, Sheriff.
Sheriff. Office, New Castle, Del, June 70 lSes--jts
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

~ by virtue Of writ Of Levarl Facias to me
iitN directed will be- exposed TO Public Sale at the
.iaHa hotel ei Morris Dickinson, in the city of Will
,IllaitH nington, New Castle County Del OH SATUR
DAY tue 18th day vi July, 1893 at IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
the following described Heal Estate viz;
All that certain lot, piece parcel OF land and Brick
Dwelling thereon erected situate in the City Of Whining
ton bounded aud described follows. to Wit. Begin
min. at point the southery side Of Eighth street, be-
tween Church and Locust streets, at the distance of six
teen feet from the westerly side Of locust street thence
southeriy parallel with Locust street aud through the
middle the division wall between this and the copper
house. IS feet alley three feet Fix inches wide thence
along the norherly side OF said alley westerly parallel
with Eighth street fourteen ieet to stake, thence north
erly parallel with Locust street and through the middle
Of the division wall the adjoining house tortyelght
feet to the aforesaid side OF Eighth street aud thence along
the easley fourteen feet to the place OF beginning
be the contents what they may.
Seized and taken ia execution the property o. John
Russell, decd, and /. It's and to he sold by
l.. W. STIDHAM, Sheriff.
sheriHs ONCE, New Castle, Del, June Is, 1sd9.-26is
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
TRIPS RESUMED.

e7rrs,, I'M and alter MONDAY,
l~ee9%Na " April 9th. the Steamer
III ARIEL, will run follows:
.s2isg555ss11szss5ia5i@~ Leave Wilmington, from
~ - z7T King Street wharf, at $50, A.
@aNlAazaSfaihii NJ and Chester at 90 a. NJ.
Returning, leave Philada, from Chestnut Street
wharf, at 800 Z. Mr
Stopping Marcus Hook and Chester atabout an hour
after the time named, each way.
Fare between Philadelphia Wilmington, 40 cents.
Return trip tickets, 90 cents.
Fare between Wilmington and Chester Hook cent?
Return trip tickets, 80 cents
az Return trip tickets good only for the day they
dated.
Gs-Breakfast provided on board.
Freight taken a. the usual low rates Shippers arc re-.
qnesed to have their goods sent to Chestnut Street Wharf
by before 1880 r. NJ, to insure their coming down
day. and have receipts with each load goods all
goods not reeepted for will be at owners risk slip
cepts be procured at the Office at Wilmington Phila
delphiA
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
"JEFFERsON sQUARE''
MONEY WANTED.

ors on Fifth Street, between Jefferson and Madison
IL Aso 100 feet on Fifth Street. Monroe. Apply to
juliet II. JOSEPH W. DAY.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

AN ACT to enable the district courts of the
United States TO issue executions and other
final process in certain cases.
Bel enacted By The Seaate and House Of Repre-
sentatiues Of The United States Of Americe in Con-
grsss assembled, That in all cases wherein the
distric, courts of tue United States within and
for the several districts Of Texas, Florida, Wis
cousin, Minnesota, Iowa, aud Kansas had render
ed final judgements or DEGREES prior to the pass
age of an act entitled "An act to amend the act
of the third of March, eighteen hundred and
thirty seven, entitled AN act supplementary to
the act entitled an act to amend the Judicial
system of the United States approved July
fifteenth eighteen hundred and sixty two, which
cases might have been brought, and could have
been originally cognizabe in circuit court, said
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
The Color Sergeant.


Van saw tbat in every battle
Ma soldier was Drawer than he,
A alott in the roar and the rattle,
lie carrleu 'ho mug VI 'ne Isv
Knew an l Huu" nv nv 5' ~ ia'te',
could trust nm, 'ne uuV w,l ooy'
My Hoost' wn7 m','u,m"U -, "'''''
Dear WATER ""' ''e' n'oy'
And If he WINS true to his mother,
Ia Won think he his trust would betray,
And 1--WE up his place to another
Or turn from the danger away
He knew while aiar ne was slraSlng'
lie felt IN me tnlek OF tue hghl, -.-
That at nome ms poor hlo'ne. was praying
For INN anu tue cause oil tue r'gn''
nan me comtade. who saw him when dying,
What he said, what he did, if you can
I'm the field. in his agony lying,
bid he suffer and die like a man.
Do you 'hlnN ho once wlsneu he I'M iau us'sr
Borne arms jor 'ne Iis sIl,.. "uu 'no ''uo
nay, ne ShO"e," %, OV""'y yo.'y"
hhN Ne a'su "e "'' f'uS"Y y'' W"
q nv daihng, my youngest aud fairtst,
whom gathered go close to my breast;
Icalled thee my dearest aud rnrest;
Aud thou vert my purest aud best
W. w., 49, ~; ti,;,, .. L.
whose lu'i hehI' Is oleuA,pB 'o-"uy'
me 'nhn''c la ran. ,i,, o'n.l-
V"h KNOW "na' no 'ase" uN"y
THANK YOU once more for your kindnes
For mis- lock of his aubnrn hair;
p,rbans Ills the one in blindness
L,st touched. and we parted lust there,
When he asked through his tears should ne
hnger
From duty answered nlnli Nay
Aud he smiled ms ne placed on my h1ger
The ring am wearing 10 uay'
watched linn lem into that meadow u;
rGere child ms with others had played;
Law linn mss slowly the shadow
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
TPuDLlo-No. s4.l

AN AcTrelatng 10 the validity of deeds of pub
lie squares and lots in the city of Washington
Be il enacted By The Senate and House of Repre-
sentdtioes Of The United States Of America in Con.
gress assembled, That no deed or conveyance
heretofore made, in pursuance of law, of squares
or lots Of public land in the city of Washing.
ton, hy the Commission of Public Buildings. or
any other authorized officer, shall be deemed
iuvalid-in law, for the want of an acknowledge
ment by said Commissioner or other authorized
oincer before such judicial officers MS deeds of
real property made between individuals are re-
CURED by law to be acknowledged.
Approved, March 3, 1868
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

r.,,x. LEAVE wlLMlEsToN FOR PHILADELPHIA,
4, Ia minutes before O'clock morning.
A, 4 o'clock, morning
a, minutes after II O'Clock, noon,
Z, minutes before o'clock, afternoon.
a, Ia minutes after 4 O'Clock, afternoon.
a, a o'clock, afternoon.
A. o'clock in the evening.
a, 20 minutes after II O'Clock, night.
4, o'clock evening, and ll.9O, night, Sundays.
ro,tys LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON,
a. o'clock in the morning, except Mondays.
=, IA minutes after O'Clock, morning.
q, u minutes before II O'Clock, morning.
a, n minutes after l o'clock, afternoon.
4, q o'clock in the afternoon.
4, 40 minutes after o'clock, afternoon
A. 30 minutes after s, evening, Freight.
Al II o'clock at night
A. u o'clock midnight.
STEAMBOAT ARIEL FOR PHILADELPHIA,
AGA o'clock, in the morning, from King st. wharf.
For WILMfsaToN,
Asoclock in theafternoon, Chestnut at wharf
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof. Edward d. Porter, Principal
SESSIONS--1S63

The buildings and grounds have been placed In COM
Plee order aud filled up with furniture esnerialiv
adapted fur the comfort and convenience siuisns-
Ronns furnished for the boys Ia Colleges for
private study fee from tho confusion restraint Of
school room.
The Course Of Instruction is thorough and practical
design g. ~ young men for admis,cn Ia our heat Col
lee ar Ter the active duties the farm shop or count
ing house,
BY the iberAlity Of the Eoard Of Trustees the Academy
Is furnished with Library Of 2UOO Volumes and one Of
the best collections Of Chemical and Philosophical appA.
ratus In tile United States--thus aifordng facilities
acquiring complete Scientific and Mathematical eIuea
ton lar superior TO most schools in our country.
The best Teachers will he employed, and no labor
spared to the proper moral mental and physical
training OF the young entrusted his care. Terms
moderate, For circulars and information addreaH
EDWARD D. PORTER,
AMI Nawsst nj
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

~ MALAssEs, very nne, Tor sale by
" VIC. GiLpIN. 10th and q
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

district court shall have power to issue writs
OF execution or other final process, or to use such
other powers and proceedings as may he 10 ac-
cordance with law, to enforce the judgements
and DEGREES aforesaid, any thing in said act of
the fifteenth of July, eighteen hundred and sixty
two, to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Approved, March 3, 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
OFFICIAL.
Attention, Men for the Invalid
Corps.


ONLY those faithful soldiers who. from wounds OF III
hardshps Of WAT are no LONGER BIT for active held du
will be received Ia this Corps Of Honor. Enlisments viii
bs Tor three years nhess sooner DISCHARGED ray AZ ,
allowances same for officers and men Of the Unite
enlistment will be allowed This will not iutalidaie any
pensions or lounius which may be due for previous SIT
Vices
The following uniform has been adopted Tor officers
men Of the Invalid Corps.
FOR OFFICERS.
froek Coat-Of sky.bue CLOTH with darkblue velvet
collar and cuffs in all other respects, according to the
present pattern for officers Of infantry Shoulder straps
According u present regulations hut worked dai &
blue velvet pautAonns-Of kyblue CLOTH with douba
stripe Of darkbue cloth down the outer sean eaeh sfs
onehai inch Wide, with space between Of threeeghs ~
an inch. Forage cap-present regulation
FOR ENLISTED MEN.
JAeket-of skyblue kersey with dark-blue trimmings
cat like the cavalry jacket to we'll down on the alb
domen. Ttowsers-present regulations sky-blue.'-
Forage eap-present regulation.
Men who still in service and unable to perform elec
tive held duty may be transferred to this corps.
Medical Inspectors Surgeons in charge OF Hospitals
Military Commanders and all others having authority to
discharge. under xisng laws and regulations FOR
hidden to grant discharges to any under their
troll who may be 1T for service Ia the Invalid Corps.
For the convenience Of service the will be selected
for three grades Of duty Those no are most efficient
and abe.b5ded and capable Of performing guard duty
etc, etc, will he armed with muskets and assigned TO
to companies OF tho first Battalion Those of the next
degree of efficiency including those who have lost hand
or an arm an1 The leIst elective including those who
have lot foot leg to the companies Of the Second
or Third Bttaions; they will be armed with swords
The dues will be chiefly 20 act as provost guards and
garrsons for ciis guards for hospitals and other pub
lie buildings aud clerks and orderlles etc. II found
Acting Assistant Provost Marshas General are author
lied to nppout officers Of the eguar Service OF the
Invalid Corps, to administer the oath of enlistment %
those who have completely fulfilled the prescribed
conditions Of aimisson u tho Invalid Corps Via
!. That the applicant is unit for service In the Held
That he il ~ for the duties, Or some of them, iud
Gated above.
o. That if not in the serviee, he honorAaiy
discharged.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

AN ACT to provide for issuing an American
register to the steam vessel ''NIaple leaf"
Re Il enacted By he Senate and House Of Repre-.
sentdtees Of The United States Of america in Con.
gress assembled, That there be issued under the
direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, IN
American register to the British colonial built
steam vessel "Maple Leaf" now owned by
u y, Spear and j. H. d. Lang, Of Boston, in
the State of Massachusetts.
Approved, March o, 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
Compound Syrup Of Tar,

For Coughs Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, &c.
W. LIPPINC0TT Druggist, III Market Street
Has been appointed agent for this preparation in place OF
a D. Thompson who has been heretofore Sole Agent for
wilmington but owing to the removal ot the proprietor
TO Philadelphia the agency has been transferred 10 Mr.
Lppinco who will always keep large supply Of It on
hand to sell Wholesale and Retail. Il is also kept for
sale gAla at E. NicINALLS Drug Store and At j. GAL
LAQHERiS Drug Store, Price % cts. per bottle
The popularity Of this preparation may induce dis
honest and unprineiped men 20 make imitation.
sequently all should ask for HASsONs COMPOUND
SYRUP or TAR my l5on
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

The subscriber having bssn identified with the estab
lihhments OF David smyih, David Smyth Son and Gle
ment b. smylh Tor the past eighteen years has purchased
the store which the latter has occupied, together
with thu stock If goods now on hand, with the
intention Of carrying the business Tile
stock Is by tar the largest and complete Of
It's kind in the State aud embraces nearly every
article In use, of either China, Glass Queens
ware well good assortment Of Silver ple, aud
Britannia ware Cutlery, &c. Se. Also the most extern
eiye stock o Coal MI Lamps, Chimueys aud Shades in
this city Tbs puIest quality oi kerusene oil always
hand II hoped the old customers and friends OF the
establishment will continue with the change Of proprie
torship the patronage literally bestowed the for
mer owner THOMAS Y. De NORMANDIE,
lee2 400 Market street Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

Al Aor supplementary to an act entitled IAN
act for the relief of persons for damages
sustained by reason Of depredations and in
juries by certain bands of Sioux Indians" APP
proved February sixteenth, eighteen hundred
and sixty three.
Be II eaacted By the Senate and House Of Repre-.
,aiiiipts ofhe United States Of America in Con-
s't,i assembled, That the provisions of the above
entitled act be and the same are hereby applied
to all damages sustained by reason of depreda-
tons aud injuries by said Indians as therein set
forth, in tho State Of Iowa and Territory OF
Dakota, ms well as in the State Of Minnesota.
Approved, March 8, 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
Without Further Notice.
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON, UNDER THE NEW MA
TI0NAL TAX LAW.


The United States Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue, for this city informs the
Manufacturers, Butchers and others, tina
the duties and taxes accruing upon
their returns to the Assessor for the month
of May, will be due on the Goth day of June,
and that | will be ut the office Of the As
sistant Assessor, OH and after the Goth until the
3OIh, for the purpose of receiving the same.
Payments in all cases to be male in bankabe
funds.
All persons not ayailing themselves of the OPP
pOrtuuity of the time Named will subject them
selves to an addition of ten per cent on thu
amount due.
am prepared to deliver licenses to those per-
sons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JAMES L. DEyoU, JR., Deputy Collector
Office second story Custom House building
Office hours . to IL A. NJ, l to p. NJ,
[june 10. At.
PAYMEST or TAxEs-T undersigned Re
ceiver of City Taxes, will be at the City Hall on
and after the first day of July, 1868, between
the hours of 8 o'clock and II in the morning
aud from 2 to in the afternoon, for the purpose
of receiving Taxes. deduction OF five per cent.
is made on all Taxes paid in July ALI paid in
August and up to the day Of election the face Of
the bill must be pnil aud after That date five per
cent. will be adGed 10 lie bill.
CORNELIUS NJ. CAREY.
je 10 2m. Receiver Of Taxes.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10

or New Castle County will meet AZ the Alns Houss,
" at 10 o'clock, the morning Of the 29th instant.
Persons having accounts against the Trustees VIII please
be punetna in presenting them for examination, to b.
Porter, Treasurer, two DAYS before the meeting.
July lO.tm EDWARD BRINGIURsT, Clerk
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-10
DIVIDEND

UUVHT July I'm IdbIs
TIVE General Board Of Directors Of the Farmers Bank of
i the State Of Delaware, have this day declared div
dend at the rate Of per per for the last x
months Of Government aad State Tax, payable on
and after this itth Inst J. r. WILD,
~ tO-4t Cashier