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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Ant. AND INsFseToR GssERAL's OyyrcE
COLUMBIA, 8. c., March 40, 1869.
GENERAL ORDER NO. Ii.

COLUMBIA, 8. c., March 40, 1859.
GENERAL ORDER NO. Il.
Z IT appearing that in many of tho regi
l.. ments there has been n fsilurs 10 or
ganize the mi!itin, In accordance with Gen
ersl Order No. 8 from this Office, either BY
not holding elections in pursuance OF said
order, or by returning, ,as elected persons
who are not eligible Under the Act Of the
Gnneral Assembly, il 10 hereby ordered tha,
the commanding officers uf all such regi
msuts do forthwith order elections to be
held. (aitcr giving proper notics,) in all ca
sea where such failure has occurred OF
where persons who arc not eligible have
been returned M elected, in pursuance of
said General Order Nc. 4.
ii The Act Of the General Assembly de-
clares vacant the commissions Of all officers
between the ages of eighteen and forty. live
years, NJ soon a. new elections have been
held, and no person between said ages is
eligible, or will be commiss,oued, to any
Office in the militia, unless he be exempted
from Confederate service under the Exsmp
tion Act Of Congress.
I'LL In addition TO the rsturns REQUIRED
by the third and fourth paragraphs Of Gsu
eral Order No y, the commanding officers
Of regiments arc hereby required 10 return
to this office roster Of the field and com
pany officers OF thsir respective regiments,
including those whose Offices have not been
vacated, A. we'll ~ those elected under this
and General Order No. 8, and also the
strength OF their con,panies--a form for
which roster and return will be furnished d
from tLis office
Nv. 10 all eases where persons hays been
elected TO Offices under General Order No.
8, but Who have refused TO accept said off.
ees, tho commanding officers Of brigsdss
and regiments will appoint fit persons lia
BILE to ordinary militia duty in the reRi.
ments, batislions and beats in which The
persons have SO refused to cor:uand such
regiments. bsttalions aud bsats, in pursu.
ancs Of the 33I and 34th sections of the
Act Of l84l.
v. The captains Of beat companies are
required strictly 10 enforce Section 5 of
the Act Of ths General Assembly, entitled
IAN Act for the better organization Of the
militia, and for other purposes" passed al
its last session, herewith Published, and 10
see that no resident "f their respective beats
shall escape enrolment by reason OF his
Temporary absence.
vi. The commanding officers Of regi
msnis are responslblo for their complete or.
ganisstion, and t6ei: special attention 10
hereby called 10 Section - herewith pub.
iished) Of the Act OF Is4l, the enforce
ueni OF which il required.
BY Instruction OF the General Assembly.
4. &. GARLINGTON,
Adj't and insptr Gen. OF S C.
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ToKPKDors-Tbs Yankees report O,

ToHrxnors.-Tbs Yankees report on
one OF our torpsdoss a. follows:
The Era says that the Essex. " Licl,
has been engaged 10 extracting the rebs
inventions for blowing Yak-e gun boats
ou. Of the Mi'sissipp', took out Of III.
water a day or two since. above B..ou
Rouge, q most internal machine. IL, was
made to drih with the current, aud W q.
attached to . long. with bale Of cotton
placed 10 conspicuous position. for the
supposed purpose Of attracting the at,sn
ton OF the gun bosts. II was so oou,r,yed
that il would. on being touched, explode
by means Of machinery something similar
to the works Of clock. A hammer ~ss
6Ied 70 strike the fuse. setting Ere TO the
powder, o! which there was Two bundssc
aud Afty pounds
This torpedo 10 DOW on board Of ons
Of our war vessels. where il is an objse,
Of curiosity. not unmixsd with contsmp,
10 our sailors. who do no, recognise IL .,
.. all 10 the regular Iise Of fak stand up
give and take naval Sighting"
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A sn~aIsn IN FLonrDA-On Tuesday
last the Yankees, with from 600 to l..
200 men, advanced some two or three
miles from Jacksonville. The object was
TO our" down some buildings behind
which the COufedsra,es were sta sdoned.--
Major Brevsrd's battalion attacked them,
and the fight lasted about an hour, du.
ring which We had I've men wounded,
but none killed. During the skirmish The
susmys wsg ms could be seen carrying
of their dead and wounded. The enemy,
being 10 superior foros, came near sur.
rounding the Confsdsrs,ss, who were
compelled to retire ,oa more fsvorabls
position The centre OF the Yankee forces
was composed OF white ,roops, and their
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THE NEWSPAPER Of TIE SOUTH
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29

AN Aor to elualiz5 aud establish the compensation
the collectors OF the customs the NOrihern North
eastern, and Northwestern ronters and other pur-
poses.
be tfenacLd By The Senate and Hous Of
OF The United Sdles Of Aneried Congress assembled
That the collector If customs each Of he districts
said sha reader with his accounts of the expenses Incl
de to his Office list Of the clerks and other officers
the customs employed by dim, stating the rate Of
pansaon allowed eaeh the duties they seVeray per
uel and ali other office expenses Including office rent
Tor all which expenses he shall submit estimate each
mouth In advance, aud shall state tie purposes for
which any premises used and shall also render an
him.
zee. . And be Il further tnGcied, That the district
Of saeket HHrb0r be and is hereby annexed to the dis
lrict Cape Vincent and the district 30 annexed IL
which 1t Is annexed; and that the district Of Niagara
Is hereby extended to include the entire county Of
Niagara the channel Of TonawAnda creek; and that
Lewiston, In tho district Of Niagara, Is hereby dscon-
the district be aud is hereby established at Suspension
Bridge
Sec. 3. Ind be il further enacted That Plattsburg In
the district Of Champaign Is hereby discontinued as
and is hereby established At kouses Point which place
the collector Of the district shall reside, and deputy
collector shall reside at PatsburK and all vessels passing
through Lake Champlan, nom Canada, shall herear be
required report 10 the collector Of customs at Houses
Point
sea A. and Be il tlriiei endcied, That Mlehillmark
mack in the district OF MchllimaGknack Is hereby dis
continued as port OF entry and that the port entry
Marie which place the collector Of the district shall
reside, aud deputy collector shall reside at Mchmaek
mack.
Sec s. And Il further enacted That all acts and parts
OF acts fepugnun the provisions Of this act be aud the
same hereby repealed.
Approved, March 81 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
HEAD QUARTERS PAOVOsr MARsnAL
OF TIE STATE OF DELAWARE,
SMYRNA DEL NAV 10Th. lSf


For the information OF all persons interested tho fol-
lowing extract from the War Department Regulations
for the Government the Bureau Of the pOTot Marshal
General" is made public.
SEC q. He Cbe Provost MarshaD shall arrest and
forthwith deliver to the proper civil authorities 10 wit
The marshal the IT, States within and for the District
In which the made with written charges in the
case any and all persons who sha have violated Section
% Of the enrolment act any part Of the same which
section is ia the following terms, to vita
Sec Do And be further enacted, That II any person
shall resist any draft Of enrolled under this act int,
the service OF the United States shall or aid
any person resist any such draft shall assault
obstrnet any officer In making sush draft In the per
formAnes OF any service in relation thereto shall
counsel any person assault Obstrue any such officer
shall counsel any drafted nar not appear at tht
place of rendezvous or wfuy dissuade them from thu
performance Of military duy required by law such
person shall be subject to summary arrest by tbs Provost
Marshall and shall be forthwith delivered to the civil
authorities and upon conviction thereof be punished BY
fine not exceeding q hundred dollars or by niprison
ment not exceeding two years. or by both Of said punish
ments. EDWIN WILMER,
my 22-st Provost Marsh Of the State Of Delaware
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
The Great Family Physic.
SIMMS' VEGETARIF LIVER Pills

The only Pills that will operate without gripping, click
enng, weakening or leaving the bowels cosye aud arc
the best Pills offered tho afflicted for all diseases
quiring purgatiye medicine.
fUHEsE PILLS are prepared from pure Ingredients,
l. known only in the vegetable kingdom. they act
specifically the Liver Kidneys, Stomach and bowels,
Digestive Organs and skin, imparng healthy action
to every organ They debiliate weaken; but
give and energy the entire stem Increasing the
appetite in every and Strengthening the system gen
orally They operate pleasantly and mildly but thor.
oughy and eectuay, without gripping eckening, weak
ening leaving the bowels eostive keeping the system
regular and healthy In this consists their superiority
all other Pills. They perfect antidoe for sick
headache, curing the most For all Bilious
complaints Nervousness Colds, Irregularities Of Females
and all arising from torpid Liver, they will be
found to DO very valuable They are elegantly sugar
coated
Capt John Cone, OF tue steamer John A. Warner, Capt
VIM. Noble, we'll known In this city and hundreds OF
others say they the best easiest, and most complete
purgatve Pills they have ever used. Capt. Gone finds
them very yauble IN keeping on the ievers incident
the Peninsula where he is with his steamboat Sold
in boxes with full directions at % cents five Tor ST.
Sold by medicine dealers throughout the country Pre-
pared only by ..-...
Physicians and Druggsts, and dealers in Pure Family
Medicines, Fourth aud King Streets,
jy26. Wilmington, Del.
Ten @ cent? postage stamps secures a box by mail.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent, Philad'a.
R. R. ROBINSON g. CO.,

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
Are Jay Cookies agents for the
State OF Delaware, and will fur
nish the Bonds without any
charge for commissions.
mMl7-tjyl
CONE AND Try IT.-George b. Thompson, the
proprietor of the large and we'll conducted Drug
Store in the Institute building, corner of Eighth
and Market streets, has connected with his
store splendid Mineral Water Fountain, and
will be happy to serve up this delightful drink to
our citizens, richly favored with syrups of every
variety, and containing fresh, good, sweet Cream
from the Dairy, and Il sufficient quantity of
sparkling ice to render it pAatable. 1t is a
most delicious beverage. Try it.
IL you want good Refrigerator, call at Ferris
CARROTS, 5O4 Market street, and get one at a
reduced price. They have been tried aud not
found wanting. [may 2G.lw
NoTIcE Persons in want of a really good
Range, will call aud see Peterson's, before they
1uy Lids, plates, &C., furnished by Ferris &
Jarrett, 5O4 Market street. [may 26.lw
PIAHos.-Gen. Grant has taken Vcksburg, aud
The rebels have been captured The Union il
safe aud ever shall be. Just received few more
OF those celebrated Raven & Bacon Pianos at the
warerOom of W. Harper No. s07 Market street
Institute building An persons in search Of Q
good and substantial, full, deep rich toned Plane
not to be surpassed by any in the United STATES
an Instrument that will give entire satisfaction
VIII please call soon and examine these.
~ Is. Green Bucks and all other good Bank
able funds taken in exchange. Do not forge
No. sO1 Market street. Mayo 2t.
What nm amnunt of sufFaring md disaasi
among the Volunteers would be prevented b.
The free use of Hollo Ways Pills and Ointment
For Wounds, Sores and scurvy, the Ointment /
certain cure, and for Bowel Complaints, Fe
Vers, Small Pox, &c, tho Pills are the bes
medicine in the world, Only 20 cents per DO
orp pot. 22l
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
NINSULAR r. r. Ii
Chance of Hours.

April eth, 1853, Trains for
Passengers will run as fol
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29

TINS ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK, No. III Mar
ket Street, Wilmington, Delaware Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
Dept Sundays, from 8 o'clock, A. NJ, till p
NJ. On Tuesday evenings from to s o'clock,
and on Saturday evenings from g to O'Clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment OF necessary expenses, are all to be di-
vided among the depostors. Dividends are de,
clared semi annualy, in the months OF April and
October. Two dividends Of per cent each for
6 months (being at the ratio OF 6 per cent. per
annum) have been made, payable October l,
1861, and April /, 1862.
The Charter enaots that no member of the
Board of Managers shall be entitled to receive
any profit or emolument for his services as such,
or be allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers William s. Hlles, Edward Belts,
Eli Todd, Joseph W. Day. Charles W. Rowland.
Thomas W. Bowers, George W. Bush, Edward
Moore, Leonard Il. Wales, Clement Il. Smyth,
Dr. j. F. Vaughan, James Scott, VIM. Canhy.
WILLIAM S. lliLLgs, President.
GEoR0E W. Bush, Vice President.
JouN 2. MOLEAR. Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
Without Further Notice.
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON, UNDER THE NEW Ma
TIONAL TAX LAW

TO THE TAX PAYERS OF THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON, UNDER THE NEW Ma
TIONAL TAX LAW.
The Uaited States Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue, for this city informs the
Manufacturers, Butchers and others, thai
the duties and taxes acoruing upon
their returns to the Assessor for the month
Of April, will be due on the 10th day of May,
aud that | will be Mt the office of the As
sisant Assessor. on and after the 20lh until the
8Oh, for the purpose q receiving the same.
Payments in all cases to be male in bankable
funds
All persons not availing themselves Of the OPP
pOrlunity Of the time named, will subject them
selves to m addition of ten per cent on the
amount due
lam prepared to deliver licenses to those per-
sons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JAMES l.. DEV0U, JR., Deputy Collector.
Office second story Custom House building
Office hours 0 to IL A. NJ, l to 4P. NJ.
[may 10. At.
pHoTodRAPHIc GALLERY.-NIessrs LARKIN &
Co., formerly Of this city, having recently en-
afged anu improved their hitherto extensive
PORTRAir AND pnoToGRAPHIc Picture Gallery
at the CORNER or EiGHTH AND ARCH STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA, are now prepared to take all
kinds of Photographic Pctures plain or colored,
in The highest style of the art, at the lowest pos
sibe prices. Aged and young are alike taken in
all weather and in any light, by means of the
additional facilities ut this establishment. The
new entrance on Arch Street is great conve-
nience TO ladies', all of whom arc invited to call
when in Philadelphia, and see the numerous
beautiful art specimens which adorn The gallery
ap24.ly
f5s- CugAP JouS's is the greatest place in
town.
aas" Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
tag Cheap John has the greatest stock of
any other store in Delaware.
iay" Cheap John IL the sole agent for the hes
Spool Cotton made IN the world at the STAR
STORE No. COG Market Street.
To LET, the 4th story of Ferris & Garretts'
building, suitable for societies. Jan23-tf.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29

INV NAsfLE COUNTY, March Both, 1868
TPON the application VI Joseph q. Gruhb Executor Of
u the last viii and testament VI Joseph Hill late of the
city Of Wilmington ia said County deceased 1t is or
DERED aId directed by tha Register that the Executor
aoresad give notice Of the granting of Letters Tesa.
mentary upon the Estate OF the deceased with tho date
Of granting thereof by causing advertisements to be DOS
ed within forty days FROM the data Of such Letters in
six Of the most public places the County Of New Castle
requiring all persons having demands against the Estate
to present the same abide by Act Of Assembly ia
such made and provided Aud also cause the same
to be Inserted within the period ia the Delaware
State uu nal aud statesman, newspaper published In
Wilmington, and 10 bs continued two months.
-, Given under Tie hand aud Seal of Office Of the
H. S. Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New Castle
t~,-l County aforesaid the day and year above
wn.ien. PETER b. YANDEVEIi, Register,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

On and after July LIST, 1868,
the privilege of converting the
present issue of Legal Tender
notes into the National Six per
cent. Loan commonly called
Five Twenties'') will cease.
All who wish to invest in the
Five Twenty Loan must, there
fore, apply before the LIST Of July
ueXt.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
BUSINESS MATTERS.
S-T-1s6O-X.
brakes Plantation Bitters.

They purify, strengthen, and invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They ore an antidote to change Of water and
diet
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the
mind.
They prevent miAsmatc and intermittent fevers.
lney purify the breath aud acidity Of the stOm-
aoh.
They cure Dyspepsia aud Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Nor.
bus
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restorer. They are made of pure
81 CrOix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark
roots and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure
Of beverage, without regard to age or time oil
uay' Particularly recommended 10 delicate
persons requiring gentle stimulant. Sold by
sll GrocerH, Druggists Hotels, and Saloons. p
H. Drake Co., 202 Broadway. New York.
en-.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29

The subscriber having been identified with the estnb.
nshmsnis Of David smyth, David smyth Son sud Gle
nent - smylh for the past eighteen Year, has
we store which the latter has Occupied together
WIN th1 stock Of goods now on hand, with the
intention Of carrying the business. Tie
SOCK j. by far the largest and most complete Of
us Mnd In the State. and embraces nearly every
article ln USE Of either China, Glass or Queens-
ware as well as good assortment Of Silver Plated aud
siye stock Of Goal OIL Lamps Chmneys and shades in
this city The pureat quality o Kerosene OH alw sys on
manu-, th hoped the old customers aud friends II the
establishment will continue with the change Of pfoprie
orsh thy patronage literally bestowed on The for
mer owner. THOMAS Y lie NORMANDIE,
dec2 3O2 Market street Wilmin gton, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
ID. CHANDLER,
M 4 r G H MT TAILOR
No. SOP Market Street,

WILMINGTON.
Invites the early attention of his friends and
customers to his
New Stock of Cloths, Cassimeres
and Vestings,
OF every desirable style and quality, TO suit all
classes of buyers.
My assortment of NEW SPRING GOODS for
gentlemen and youths wear, is now complete,
and embracing every variety that will be
fashionable during the pre- sent season.
They will be made to order at moderate
prices for cash. mario
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29

SAVE YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the Office of William
McCaulley, Esq, No. COG Market street, Will
mington, Del, and is opened every day to re-
eoive deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and five per cent interest paid
on the same from the day Of deposit.
WI. McCAULLKY, President,
john P. RUTH. see'v
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-29
HEAD QUARTERS PROVOST MARSHAL,
STATE OF DELAWARE.
sMHRsA, May y, 1868
General Notice.

Section a. Act for enrolling and calling out the Ma.
tiOnal forces approved March ., 1865, is follows
AHd be further enacted That every person not sub
ect to the rules and articles Of shO shall procure
entice, attempt to procure entee, soldier Ia the
service Of the United States to desert who shall
Dor, conceal give ployment to deserer, or carry
him away, aid In cTryng hiu away, knowing him
to be SUCH who shall purchase from any soldier his
arms, eqa ipmeuts, ammunition, uniform, clothing, or
any par thereofi and any Captain Commanding Of
hoer VI any ship vessel any superintendent
OF any railroad any other public conveyance
carrying away any such soldier Of his crew or
othe WISE knowing him TO have deserted shall refuse
10 deliver him up to the orders OF his Commanding OF
cer, shall upon legal conviction, be fined at the disuru
ton Of any court having cOgnzanro OF the same In any
sum not exceeding five hundred dollars and he shall he
imprisoned no exceeding two years less than six
months"
All persons hereby warned against violating any OF
the provisions Of te said section and any one having
knowledge Of any such violations requested to give
information Immediately. EDWIN WILMER,
my 26lm Provost Marshal Of Delaware