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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

JoHS 9. Cole, AGENT, MANuFAoTURtNo
uLHTLEMGN's FuRSsnER, Nos. 7l2 AND ia
MARKET STREET, WnMISdroN. nnbiic ara
informed that our stock of gen,lemens G,rnisi,o
ing articles is now exua, full and yarion,
Shirts Of or OgH manufacture Of all ouahties
styles and sizes. Collars made here rnoll,
superior in all respects. Under Shirts and
Drawers il complete assortment. Hosierv
Glove, Suspenders, IIandkeichief4 Crayas
searis, Neek-Tes, Stock, &c Sc, Sc.
shit Bosoms; probably the largest. best. and
cheapest assortment any where to be found
US We make them quite a speciality.
also, The Real Genuine Patent Enamellei Col
qTs qs usual poy17.4t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

rHoTOGRApnlC oALLERY.-Messrs. LARKIN
Co., formerly of this city, having recently en-
larged and improved their hitherto extensive
PoRTRAir AND PuoToGRAPnIc Picture Gallery
at the CORNER or EiGnTH AND ARom STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA, are now prepared to take all
kinds of Photographic Pictures, plain or colorel,
in the highest style of the art, at the lowest pos
sible prices. aged and young are alike taken in
all weather end in any light, by means of the
additional facilities ut this establishment. The
new entrance on Arch Street is great conye-
nience to ladies, all Of whom ara invited to call
when ia Philadelphia, and see the numerous
beautiful art specimens which Adorn the gallery.
ap2l.ly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
Reg' OnrAP JOHs's Is the greatest place in

BeS" CHEAP JOHN's Is the greatest place In
town.
BesN Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
Bss- Cheap John has the greatest stock Of
any other stoFe in Delaware.
ss5- CheatB ohm is the sole agent for the bes
spool Cotton made IN the world, 1t the STAR
STORE No. 506 Market Street.
gs9- Just arrived per steamer Etna, direct
from England, 200 Pairs of English, all wool,
Bath Blankets for sale only at Cheap Johns, tho
only importer Of them in Delaware
Cheap John, at the Star Store No. COG Mar
Ret street. has just opened ,piendid new lot Of
China Ware, to which he invites the attention Of
purchasers,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

THE MONROE DocrRrNE," is the title Of n
Pamphlet of 80 octave pages, explanatory
of the Balance of Power policy as sug-
gested and advocated by American States
men, since the days of President Monroe
The book abounds in valuable historical
data and quotations from celebrated public
men of England and the United States. 1t
may be had of S. Tousey, rs n assau ST.
New York, for % cents per copy post paid.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
NEWS AND ornnn mATTERs.

The Cleveland Leader says that the son
Of John c Breckenridge, who was taken
prisoner at Chattanooga while recently
n conversation with Sergeant Major
Tisdel, declared himself strongly in favor
of the Union. He said that he had been
forced into the Confederate service by his
father The young man thinks it would
only Ire necessary to put down the leaders
of the Rebellion to secure prompt and
honorable peace This statement is made
on the authority of Major Tisdel, who had
the conversation with young Breckenridge.
The officers of the Russian fleet now
anchored near Washington visited the
headquarters of the Army of the Potomac,
on Tuesday afternoon, and witnessed a
review Of the Sixth Army Corps
The Maiden Bank of Massachusetts was
entered Mt noon on Tuesday and the son
OF the President, being alone there, was
murdered and the bank robbed of all its
contents. The murdered boy was the son
E {. Converse, and was only seventeen
years ofage.
Facts have come to light which show
that the Superintendent of the Boston
House of Reformation has been guilty Of
great cruelty to the inmates beating the
boys with horse-whip, and abusing n
young girl.
The stolen steamer Chesapeake has not
yet been retaken. There are traces of her
beng still on the coast of Nova Scotia,
but nothing has been received from the
gunboats sent in search of her. a large
barpue rugged steamer was seen neat St.
John, n. b., OH Sunday night A Hall
fax dispatch says it is probable that thu
Chesapeake has gone into Lehave river
sixty miles northwest Of the town, and neaI
Lnnenburg.
General Foster has arrived at Knoxville
and has assumed command of the army
lately under Burnside-the latter having
departed for Cincinnati There are
rumors, not confirmed, that most o
Longstreet's artillery has fallen into on
hands.
Admiral Wilkes feels very much az
grieved at the censure cast upon him b
the Secretary of the Navy, in which it
ayerred that, by his detention of tn
Vanderbilt in the West Indies, the captur
of the Alabama was prevented. He
preparing letter to Secretary Welle,
which will completely vindicate himse
from all blame in the matter, and show thu
the responsibility of the failure lies wit
the Navy Department.
1t has recently come to the knowledg
ofthe Government that there are along III
frontier Of the Canadas upward of 1000
deserters, most Of them in suffering cor
dtion, and anxious to return to the Unite
States and join their regiments, 1t
probable that proclamation will short
be issued by the President, Offering pa
don to all who will return to their reg
ments within thirty days. The Cover
ment has assurance that snch an amnes
will gladly be accepted by deserters
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
IMPORTANT TO FEMAL ES.
DR.. Cheeseman's Pills.

The combination Of ingredients in these Pills are th,
result Of long aud extensive practice. They are mild In
their OPERATION and certain In correcting all lire ula
ties, Painful MenstruAtons, removing all obstrucllons
whether cold otherwise, headache, pain In the
Side papsiion heart whites all nervous affections
Mysteries fatigue, psn In the back and limbs, 81 dis.
tuibad sleep which arise from Interruption Of nature
Or. Cheeseman's Pills
Was The commencement Of in the treatment OF
thosoireguAres and distractions which huve consigned
many to Premature grave, No female can enjoy good
healh unless she is REGULAR and whenever an obstruction
takes place the general health begins to decline.
DR.. Cheeseman's Pills
Are the most eectual remedy known for all CON
plants peculiar Females To all classes they are p-
valuable inducing with certainty, periodical regularity
They known to thousands, who have used them at
different periods throughout the country having the
sanction Of some If the most eminent yscans in Ame
Explicit directions stating when they should not be
used with each box-the Price One Dollar per box con.
tanning from 90 to 60 t1ila
Pills ssnt by mail, promptly, by reniting 10 the FRO.
prleIor Sold by Druggists generally.
HUTCHlNGs HlLLYER, Propretora,
tepii-iy 81 Cedar Street. New York
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

hOuoE VT hbfhboEN IhIlN Els,
The Speaker announ ed to the House the
Standing Committees of that body
large number OF bills aud resolutions, on
variety Of subjects, including the repeal Of the
iHsiuve slave law the repeal OF the three hum
drei dollar clause Of the enrolment act the
establishment Of Bureau of Emancipation to
give force and effect to the emancipation pro
olamahon OF the President, 40, were introduced
uud appropriately roftrred
Mr. Fernando Wood introduced resolution
providing for the appointment of three commits
siOuers to Richmond, by the President of the
United States, with view Of arranging for the
termination Of this "bloody, destructive, aud
mhuman war" and securing peace under the
Constitution on terms of justice and equality.
Mr.. Washburnc, of Illinois, moved TO lay the
resolution on tue table; which motion prevail
ed--yeas 9S, nays 90.
A resolution was adopted that (the Senate
ooueurrnRl when the House adjourned on Fri
day II be Till the 9th of January, Passed-yeas
80, nays Al.
The House then adjourned.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
:. ::a.pel taL AorIrrs.
tCommuuicated.l
Pulmonary Consumption a Durable Disease

The undersigned having been restored to
health in few weeks, by voty simple remedy,
afte having suffered several years with severe
lung affection, aud that dread disease, Consump.
tion-is anxious I, make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure.
10 all who desire il, he will send copy Of
the prescription used (free OF charge,) with the
directions for preparing aud using the same,
which they will hud sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, bronchitis, Coughs, Colds SC. The
only object Of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scriptiou is to benefit the afflicted, and spread
information which he cpncciyes to be invaluable !;
and he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy,
as it will cost them nothing and may prove
blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings County,
sep 25-3m New York.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
A. D. INSLEE,

A. d. INSLEE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Books, Stationery, Blank Books,
Writing mud Wrapping paper, Fancy
Articles, &c.
No. Cos Market ST., opposite Bank oJ
Dctoware, Wilmington, Del.
begs leave to call the attention of the public to
his large assortment of
MISCELLANEOUS Es0OWs.
Comprising History, Biography, Travels.
Poetry, the latest and best standard Novels, Far
mer's aud Cook Books, Mechanical and Arcbi-
teetural Works, Juvenile BOOKS in great ynristy,
School and Text Books, Family and Pocket
Bibles, in all styles Of binding; Prayer Books,
Hymn Books, Of oil denominations beautiful
Presentation and Illustrated Books; Blank
Work, Of all kinda on hand aud made to any
pattern.
Fay Binding done NtaRy in any Styie. aEsa
PAPER BAGS OF ALL SIZES.
Cards neatly Written or Engraved.
Orders from the country or elsewhere will
receive prompt attention.
A. d. INSLEE,
Bookseller and Stahoner
No. COB Market Street,
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

TO THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION NO. I
UNDER THE NEW NA!lON.L TAX
LAW

UNDER THE NEW NAtlON..L TAX
LAW.
The United States Deputy Collector of In-
ternal Revenue, for Division No. I, comprising
Wilmington, Ohrisiiaua, Brandywine and Mill
Creek Hundreds, Informs the Manufacturers,
Butchers and others, that the duties and taxes
accruing upon their returns to the Assessor
for the month of November, 1868, will be
due on the 2Oth day OF December, and that
he will bo At his Office, on and after the 2lst
until the Slst, for the purpose Of receiving
the same. Payments in all cases to be made
in bankable funds.
All persons not aveiling themselves Of the OPP
portuuity Of the time named, will subject them
selves to an addition Of ten per cent on the
amount due.
am prepared to deliver licenses to those per-
sons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JOHN P. HlLYARD, Deputy Collector,
Office second story Custom House building
Office hours to IL A. NJ, to 81 p. NJ,
LDec. 10Th Wv.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

The bills for 1864, are now ready for payment.
TO all bills not paid on or before the 10Th day OF
January, five ptr cent will DO added. To those
not paid leiore the first of February ten per
cent will be added. If not paid by tue frat Of
March the Pipes will be cut off.
a. PRITClIARD,
Superintendent of Water Works.
December Aim.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
CRITTENDEN'S
PHILADELPHIA COMMERCIAL
COLLIE q e,

N. Il. corner 9TH o. Chesnut Sts.,
PHILADELPHIA.
ESTABLISHED 1874 INCORPORATED 1855.
An Institution designed to prepare young men ior
ACTIVE BUSINESS.
s. II. ORITTRNDEN,l n.,,
JOHN GRoEsBECKi rrinepA'H'
The Course Of Instruction includes
housekeeping,
In lis different branches practical by the bosl account
ants
PENMANsHIP,
Plain and Ornamental Every style
COMMERCIAL CALCULATIONS,
Discount, Interest, Average Exchange, Sc.
COMMERCIAL LAW, BUSINESS FORMS, SO
Students taught separately and enter At any
time.
In extent Of Accommodation, facilities for imparng
business knowledge, and iur practical advantages 10 hu
siness men this Institution ia unsurpas ed.
CATALOGUES containing FERNS. sfudu'tts namea &ct
may be obtained free Of charge. applt alton.
az CmriESpEN's Series Of Treaties BooKKHRriS1
widely circulated than any other work on tho
ubjeei, are for sale at the College.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
JAMES @. PICKELS,


China Glass and Queensware
FANCY ARTICLES, COAL OIL LAMPS. CIIiMNFv 4
WlCks' &c, &c The stock Is new aud we'll selected
ana the public are Invited to call and examine ii al
No. 2lS MARKET STREET, Wilmington, De
eb 21ly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
: n. pETTENGILL & Co.

No. 81 Pa,6 ROW, Re,e York, 4 Safest, boston
se oar authorized Agents 10 those cities to taks Al
ssIiissaisnls aud subscriptions fol the Jourpal and
AtktBsmAu.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18
PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFACTURING co,

,philadelphis-No. 1877 Walnut Street.
fi'tsbnrg-Pttt Street ana Duquesne Way
nov 2O.9m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

To LET, the 4th story Of Ferris & CARROTS
building, suitable for societies. Jan'2S-iL
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12


"It man insults your wife, You knock
him down !; il he insulis Jour dasGhtes
you knock him down II be insults your
conuutry shall you do lees ? Remember
that am governor Of this State for the
next eighties months, and that ! can
Qrast pardons and remit fnes."-kir
rcsd at Mount Vernon and. Upton.
Voters OF Iowa, DO you wish to pros'i
tute the Gube, natorisl Office BY continu-
ing to keep it in the bands Of men who
endorse such atrocious sentiments: II you
do not, then scorn TO cast . single vote
for Stone. The present abolition sspi-
rant is the candidate of Sam Kirkwood,
and will be tool in bis hands. II can
not be that you desire to see . man 10
possession OF the pardosing power who
will thus offer premitm for assault and
assassination. you do, then vote. tor
Stone. II not, then vote for the uncon-
,,i,ionsl Union candidate. Gen. james
NJ. Tu,tle.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12

o. tAs 2eth slt. ~ saGalas sssaae-
pendent Of the New York Evsning
Poet 1t Washington announced that
the draft nat 6nisled would not give
the govsvnnent oves $4,000 men, and
perhaps not more than $4,000, aud that
q new consumption for 100000 had been
determined upon. The Tribune, fear
ing that such a revelation might affect
injsriously the interests Of the radical
party 10 tho coming election, undertook
to counteract the effect of the Posts let
ter by saying that its statement was
premature" The writer for the Poet
recurs to the sntject in his letter Of Sun
day last, saying:
From the Regular correspondent OF the Evening
Post.
WAsnIxsToN Oct. 4, 1863.
Tho abatement made in this cores
pondence that the government was about
to order . new draft is very generally
denied. MY information ,oas obtained
from the office Ct tho Provost Marshal
General, and Il ,oiH probably soon be
found that the Information cas COR
RECT. Instead OF making the draft in
October, perhaps it wiN be postponed ssr
,eseks.
The republican Of last evening an
nounced formally that there will be an
other draft in this district under the old
enrolment. 1t had been previously an
nounced that now enrolment would be
ordered The law does not authorize
one. The President has not yet fixed
the time Of tho second daft. 4 ,siil
now be seen BY those journals Which de-
MED my statement that second draft
,ooula soon be made, that my statement
wos correct. his prepos erous to cup
pose that draft wiH be ordered IN this
district aud none IN the Others. The
facts of the case seem to be these: In
due time the President will order sec
ond draft in all the districts which have
not filled their quota; and none have
done il, and fen + ave come 60 near it rs
this district.
In ''six weeks" or after election, the
conscription will come-most certainly
if the policy Of the administration should
be endorsed at the polls. The states are
to be given no opportunity to furnish
quotas by volunteering, for il they were
the President would make his call now
and give them the benefit Of the time
that is to elapse between this and No
vsnber.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12
The singer Sewing machimc.


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1t is beyond doubt the best aud cheapest and
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yst offered to the public No other Family Sew
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Hemmi sg. Binding, Telling, Tocking, Gathering,
Guaging, Braidiug, Embroidering, Cording. and
50 forth. No other family Sc wing machine has %
much capacity for great variety Of work. 1t
will SOW ell kinds Of cloth, and With al kinds Of
thread. Great snd recent improvements mako
our Family Sewing Machine most reliable. and
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rates Of speed. It makes the interlocked stitch,
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ordinary capacity, oaa see, Ut aglaneo, how to uee
the letter Family Sewing Machine. Our Fam
lily Sewing Msohinss ars nnishsdi In ehasts and
1he Folding case Of the Family Machine is a
piece Of cunning workmanship Of the most useful
kind. II protects the machine when nct in use,
and when about to be operated may be opened .,
. spacious and substantial table to sustain the
work. While some Of the Cases, made ont Of the
choicest woods, are fnishedin the simplest end
chastsst manner possible, others are adorned and
embslishsd in the most costly and sspsrb nanner
| It's absolutely necessary to see the Family
Machine in operation, SO as to Judge Of its gree
capacity and beauty tits fast becoming a. pop
ular for family sewing . our Manufacturing nj
chimes are for manufacturing purposes.
The Branch Offices are all we'll supplied will
silk twist, thread. needles, oil. &c., Of the bss
quality.
Send for PAMPHLET.
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
! 45s Broadway. N. T.
Chiesgo Once, 80 Clark Street.
| r. KRAUSE,
jy73-d6m Agent in Davenport
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12

We do not know whether Mr.. Linz
colu would feel more pleasure or dis.
pleasure upon psrusing the following
passage from his inaugural sddress.-lt
is very we'll that man ever entertained
such sentiments, but it 10 very i'll that
any man should wander 20 far from the
tvse path IS Mr.. Lincoln. has dome
Let him remember that BY HE own ad-
mission, the people Of the loyal States
are to-day justi6ed in revelation in con.
sequence Of his own repeated and "a
grant violations OF the constitution
"Happily the human mind b % con
stitated that party can reaph the sadsci-
~ Of desyisg any right plaiuly writer
in We coaatitqtiole. 4. 81 msre forcs
Of asmbsr, ! najoritv isoald dspriv,
g misosity Of my clearly wtisasa consti
ttntiensl i1kht,,i II ml6he in ! mersa point
LEI view nsl1 rsvsl11ieos J 7 - .s.sss /
s.ns~,r 80 seurs s3s lisa TAD i
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12
MosoNA. Oct. 6. 1863.

ter:
MosoxA, Oct. 8, 1868.
MEssRs EDrross Permit me, through
the columns of your paper, to say a
word in regard to Col. w. NJ. Stone, the
republican candidate for 6 vernon. lie
is a man void OF all principles and feel
ing, except where his own feeling is con
cerned, and whose chief aim il. high
position regardless OF the misery he en-
tails upon others, Cor his own benefit
He is she officer who, at the North Mis-
souri, Railroad depot, in st. Louie, Mo-,
denounced Co. G, Sd Iowa Infantry,
(your fathers, husbands, brothers, and
sons) as being disgrace to the State OF
Iowa, and when taken in task few
minutes afterwards by two members OF
Co. G, coward-like, chewed his verbs.
He is the officer who, BY his heartless
conduct in not attending to the duties OF
his position, often caused tho members
OF the Sd Regiment to go hungry ana
hanging in rags, until the regiment was
laughed at by the army on account Of
its wotul appearance He is the most
craven coward that ever welded COM
maud over regiment Of brave men,
On the bloody field Of Shiloh saw him
crouch behind tree, while fi(er rode
his horse under the enemy's fire, and
when the Sd regiment was ordered te
the support of an Illinois regiment
which was engaged with superior force,
then Maj, now Col. Stone, was missing
aud nowhere to be found until the enc
my was driven back, when he came up
from the rear as boldly as if he had doue
it oil himself. In running behind tree
he had the impotence to ask .-o,hor
commissioned officer to d. : ..,n. a.
that he might havss 49,. W. -. aan,. .I
n.,;on, scrutinizing gaze of the
A" coo cowardly to brave that even.
-. who are acquainted with the history
of the bloody Sd can easily form in their
own imagination a faint outline of the
character Of the man who would be
Governor OF our noble. State. A man
who is too cowardIy to stand by his
country on tho battlefield can never b
entrusted with the honor Of our noble
State. nor the government Of brave
and free people.
Co. G, 3rd Iowa IEEArrRr.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12
A Friend in Need. Tryit.

DR.. SWEETS INEALLIBLE LINEMENf, Is
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with the most astonishing success. AS an exter-
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For all Rheumatic and Nevous Disorders it is truly
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ust wonder and astonishment Of all who have
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the last two years. attest this fact. See advertise
mont,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12

We recommed one plank in the Chi
esgo platform for adoption BY thedemoc
racy. s
"That the people justly view with a.
larm tho sxtravagauce that prevades
every dedartmsnt of the Federal govern
mest that q return to the rigid econo-
my and accountability 10 isdispsssa.
bic to arrest the systamatic plunder Of
the public treasury, by favored paatisan'
while the recent startling Development
Of frauds and corruptious ct the FEEDER,
al metropolis show that the entire change
Of standardization il impsritivsly dsmas
ded.
II ouch resolution was called for il
1860, how great 10 the demand in 1895
We have no change to suggest 10 it
language, not even that Of . letter.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12
"A. 9 n n a
TO CONSERVATIVES.

TT under igued having been restored to health
In q few y oeks, by very simple remedy, after
..,lp. suffered several years with severe lung
affection, aud that dread disease, Consumption
is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers
the means Of cure.
ETo oil who desire it., he will send copy Of the
prescription used (fres of cbargel with the direc-
lions for preparing nd using the same, which
they will find q SURE CURE for COssuMpTIoH,As STU
MA, RRoNcHIrIs,tc The only object Of the ad-
vertiser in e.nding the prescription IL to benefit
the afflicted, and spreai inforIation which he
conceives to be invaluable, and he holes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as 1t will cost them
nothing, and mag prove blessing.
lREV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
William sburg,
sp26-d& w3m New York
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-12

cot. STONES PLATFORM
clam for the abolition Of
slavery, whether the Union
atands or falls by the re-
suit"
There you have the position OF the
%vo csndidstes simmered down TO the
point. Which do you endorse Is
there one who loves bis country who
would not be prosd to stand upon Gen.
Tut.le's platform There is tho place
where democrats may always be found.
He who 10 not there is not of us, and is
unworthy to bear the honored name Of
democrat.
Who among you choose the platform
that Col. Stone has presented. Let the
ballots decide. Ii you prefer the abo.
litlon Of slavery to the Union, then vote
for Stone. He will suit you exactly.
The issue is too plain to be lodged or
misunderstood. Take your position a.
men who know tho result OF their &C
ton, and prepared to abide the conse-
Quences.