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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
Claims and Pensions.

The Delaware State Association for the relief
of sick aud wounded soldiers, have secured the
services of counsel for the purpose OF assisting
those who are unable to meet the expenses Of
such applications in the prosecution Of Claims
and the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows:
l. TO Invdlids, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service of the United Statel, in
the line of duty.
2. 10 Widows, of non commissioned officers
and privates dying of wounds received or OF
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
.. TO Children, under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
wing or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riage.
4. 10 Mothers, (whO have no husband living)
oil officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age; aud pro-
vided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or IN part upon tue deceased for support.
b. 10 Sisters under sixteen years of age of
ouch deceased persons, dependent on the latter,
wholly or in part, for support provided there
ere no rightful claimants Of either Of the three
asst preceding classes.
q. TO WdoW, Father or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has yet been made und e
the Act of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty Of SOL
dlers discharged for wounds received in battle"
1t is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, if desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the De-
partments at Washington.
Instructions
Tho Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or afiirma-
tiou their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
In cases of claims for pensions made by widow
Of deceased officer soldier, the legality Of the
marriage, the death of the husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still widow, must be
proved. Proof of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default Of that by the
clergyman's certificate or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the I'd, Sd, 9TH and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aded or
abeited the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits Of
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in al
cases, produce evidence Of their authority as
such under the Seal Of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such eyi.
dence must accompany the claimants applioa.
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
FEMALE cosrUMEs-pAsr AND PRESENT


We do not seem likely ever to come to any
basis OF agreement M to the ridiculous in man.
ners and costume. Ii would appear to be the
fate of the human race that it's little clans shall
always seem grotesque aud ludicrious to each
other. Ii Japanese or Siamese or any Anna
mite ambassadors should visit this end of
Europe five hundred years hence, they will
furnish just as much food for laughter, and. but
for Oriental gravity, may find Just az much
cause to laugh as at this day. Nay, it seems to
be the doom Of this generation that the one
which succeeds II shall think its ways, aud more
especially Its habits, utterly mdierous and
absurd. What sight on earth is more droll and
prosperous than the plates in book of fashions
Of twenty-five, nay, fifteen, nay, ten years ago
Look ut the coats which human beings were in
duced TO wear tben-the boots, the hats, the
neck-ties. Can it be that rational creatures.
nay, that we ourselves, did really consent to make
such guys OF ourselves; and is it possible that
any two men thus bedizened could have met
without mutual laughter?
As for the female costume of earlier davs /,
utterly defes description. Observe in any old
bookshop nm engraving of some great actress on
she appeared in the character of Belyidera or
Monimia, with waist Immediately under her
arms, the body of n dress represented by a mere
zone or bandage drawn tightly across and the
skirt long, close, lanky garment like bathing.
gown or the popular costume Of ghost, and
marvel how any human eyes could ever have
molslened to the sound of pathos issuing from
the lips Of such u fright Or come a great deal
later down, let any one just glance at the en-
craving in the earlier issues of Dickins works.
Kate Nickleby used to be favorts of ours once,
and we thought her charming creature. We
glanced at her the other day as She appears in an
old volume OF nicholas Nckleby," and we felt
ashamedeverto have acknowledged one twinge Of
sentiment towards such u dowdy Her vast eoal.
scuttle bonnet, protrudi0g foot and half from
her forhead, like tue Drusa woman's horn-enly
uglier by fir-is such as Mrs. Camp of 1868
would be ashamed to put on even for a mid
night visit. Her dress, perked out behind by
some mysterious agency, falls after this one pro
trusion straight do Rn in the shape of a sentry.
btx.
How could we of to-day feel anything but
contempt for such costume-We whose refined
eyes are delighted by the charming and rational
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

The lot belonging to Mr.. J L. Lowering, situat-
ed on Fourth st.. near tue railroad being 40 feet
front, was purchased by James Murdick, Sr.,
for $l5 per foot, or 5000. The whole amount
realized was Si.9ll 81.
ACCIDENT. Boys had the thumb and
second finger severed from his right hand by a
circular saw which be was attending in the shops
Of the Railroad Company, last Saturday morning.
His little finger and the one adjoining it were
also considerably mutilated
IMPORTANT TO the ENRoLLED. Colonel Fry,
the Provost Marshal General has extended the
time for hearing applications for exemption in
Delaware prior TO the draft, until the OH Of
January next. The ouy applications now heard
are those OF alienage, nOn-residents, I'M
suitableness of age, and permanent physical dis
ability.
The attention of our readers is directed to the
advertisement of L. Bringhurst & Co., in
another column. The "Fine Farina Cologne
Water" prepared by them is we'll known as {
very superior article and needs no comment
Their "Court Plaster is the kind that stick
and is very useful at this season when bits O
skin are SO freqpently knocked from the kuuck
les and fingers Their Glycerue Cream pre-
pared in a new manner as well as the Lif,
Sal7e are particularly appropriate now til,
| "Chaps are troubling the lips and hands OF =,
many.
WANTED Information concerning Rober
Bruce Gem, he is about 8 years old, feet
OF six inches high, stoutly built, light complect
ed. Left this city about last May. Any inform
alton will be thankfully received by his Aunt
Rebecca Lawrence, No. 5lS Walnut Street
Wilmington, Delaware.
SUPERIOR WINE Wine, of excellent quality
is made by Mr. Speer, Of Passaic, New Jersey
from cultivated sambuco grapes, a stock import
ed from Portugal, which grow as large as Isa
bella grapes. The wine is exceedingly agreea
BILE, aud the grape from which it is made give
it superior virtues and medical qualities thu
are more beneficial to the human system thai
wines from other grape or fruit.-Aed. Surg
Reporter. It.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ARMY SHOULD NOT LrAyl
the City until supplied with holloway
PILLS AND OINTMENT. For Sores, Scuryy
Wounds, Small Pox, FeVers and Bowel Com
plants, these medicines are the best in the world
Every French Soldier uses them. Only 20 cent
per box, oil
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22


LITTLE Girls DIREOrNRss. a lecture at
Portland, Maine, the lecturer, wishing to ex-
plain TO a little girl the manner in which a
lobster casts his shell when he has outgrown It.,
said, "What do you do when you hive ouigrown
your clOthesf You cast them aside, do you
nOtr' "Oh, no, replied the little ono, 1--WE let
but the iucks" The lecturer confessed she had
the advantage Of him there.
A CoLLEGs stu lieut. being examine in Locke,
where no speaks OF our relations to the Deity
was asked, ''What relations do we most neglect z"
when he answered. with much simplicity, ''PJor
relations, sir"
saw no corn standing in roks; thing never
saw before, and would not have believed it had I
not seen it," The matter of. fact apostle never
ound out the bull he had made.
MAN asked another, (Which is the heaviest
u quart Of gin or quart Of water ?" Gin, most
ass1rcdly, Tor saw man who weighs two hun.
dred pounds staggering unl9r quart Of gin,
when he would have carried a gallon Of water
with ease"
Mas. RiNGROsE, a war widow, eloped from
Norwich, Connecticut, a few days since, with
one John keehan, leaving three children behind
The very day she left her husband arrived home
on furlough.
CERTAIN writer boasts that he directs all BIZ
shots at error 1t is all that he has to shoe
at, for he never gets within gun-shot Of the
| truth.
Why are the Alarys the most amiable of theil
se11 Because they eau always be Modified.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
On Omens.

by THE BARD or TOWER HALL.
Some people talk Of omens much
With reverent faith upon them leaning;
Aud in theories of such
Most things have prophetic meaning.
dog, who with the toothacho bowls,
Or fiery fungous-like formations
Gu eandle-wicks, or hooting owls,
Are excellent representations.
While we such portents can despise
And pity those who give them heed.
There are prognoslics which the wise
In small and common things may read
When you behold your coat look pale
Aud faced from its pristine heed,
When seams cape wide and stitches fail,
And worn out button holes you view;
Then may you this plain truth foretel-
Assemblies Of the rich aud gay
No longer will receive you well
Aud many frieuds will turn away.
And yet you may the spell reverse
And oil your former luck recall
This but requires you to dishurse,
proper sum at Tower HALL.
The largest and best assortment of Ready
made Clothing in Philadelphia on hand an
selling at lowest prices.
TOWER HALL,
NO 5l8 MARKET STREET,
BENNETT & co.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

II. IL. BRIS0HuRsT, DRU0uIsT AND ApOTHp-
CARY, BIZ Market-next door to the corner of
Fourth street-has just received and offers for
sale, large variety Of fancy articles, drugs,
medicines, chemicals, Patent medicines and
perfumery. Having lately purchased in New
York and Philadelphia OF low cash prices, large
assortment Of hair brushes and tooth brushes,
combs, fancy extracts, cologne water, toilet
soaps. hair preparations, &C., he is prepared to
sell them at the original New York and Phadel-
phia retail prices. He keeps constantly on hand
large stock of the most popular and most re
able Patent medicines, all of which he guarantees
to be the truly genuine, and warrants them
fresh and unadulterated. Ayers Sarsaparilla
and Cherry Pectoral. Jnynes' Expecorant
Jaynes' Alternative, Carminatiye, Vemifuge,
and Sanative Pills Browns Essence of Ginger
Husbands Magnesia, Browns Bronchial Troches
Railways Ready Relief, Tobias Horse Liniment,
Roberts Horse Powder, Hunts Liniment, VOLTS
Schnapps and brakes Plantation Bitters, war.
ranted genuine aud sold at reduced prices
We would also call particular attention to bis
,family medicines, among which the following
preparations have been used for many years,
and can be relied GU for their safe and efica-
ciOus cures: Bringhuists Cough Syrup, for
Coughs, Colds and Asthma. is one of the best
remedies known for diseases of the Lungs.-
Diinehuiee byePep'iu ms hu eAVelleht Ielhe-
dy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, &c. Bring.
bursts Anti Bilious Pills, popular aud desl-
rable cure for Bilious Fevers, Jaundice, CostiVe'
ness, Headaches, SC. Bringhursts Blackberry
| Compound, an invaluable remedy for Cholic,
Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea, Gripping Pains aud
Summer Complaints in children Bringhursts
Kings Mixture, speedy and eifioacious appli.
cation for Pans, Bruises Rheumatism, Chill
blains Frosted Feet. &c. and also Bringhurst's
Essence of Jamaica Ginger, the popular medi-
cine for Disordered Stomachs, Indigestion, and
Diarrhea. This preparation of Ginger, unlike
those disagreeable aud useless nostrums sold
under tho same name, is preparelonly from the
genuine bleuched Jamaica Ginger.
Hasson's Compound Syrup If Tar, for Coughs,
Colds. lloarseuess, Asthma, Sore Tnrott and all
the affections of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
26 cents per bottle. sep l4.tf.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
"nr. swavne,s Papacea. ;.

THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE AND BLOOD PURIFIER
And the most reliable remedy for
Scrofula, Ulcers and White Swelling
Marasmus or washing of flesh, DropSy.
liberated Sore Throat Hip JOINT Complaint
Dark Blotehes, or defects in the skin,
Obstinate or scRly Eruptions, Cancers
Weakened and Debiltaied system.
BOils, Yellow Skin, Pimples in the face
Mercurial Diseases, liberated Sore Legs, &C.
Patients whose bodily health seemed entirely
gone, and tho whole system feastered with tho
oorruptions of scrofua, have been perfectly re-
stored by this world renowned Panrcea'
10 case of eruptions Of the skin GU any part Oh
the body anOint with ''Swayne's All healing ONT
meDt." 1t will hasten and cure the most obsu
nate and loathsome diseases, no matter OF no"
long standing. Be very particular to get me
genuine, as prepared only by DIR. SwAINn q
Son, No. $50 NOrthsSixth Street, Philadelphia
Sent by Express to any address.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

call, with their witnesses aud testimony un,D
the Counsel Of the Association, s,muel NJ Har.
ringion, jr., Esq, 6O2 Marker street, wimins.
ton, Delaware. Parties living at a dittanss
should give Of least two days notice of the time
wheR they intend to make applica'inn. ''"'
II is desirable that all persO. rs A. oaJ uis,in.,,
understand that the Association meets he erp,n,:.
of hoSe claimants only pho are unable 70 em"ia',
Ps5sas 70 secure their eidims f''s
Officers, non-commissioned officers priyatas
or other parties who may be able to meet snSs
expenses may, however, at their own cost Avail
themselves of the facilities which this channel
Of communication with the Pension Bureau aS
fords. Their claims will be prosecute At Their
expense, by the Counsel Of the Assooiat un.
ALFRED LIE,
President Of the Del. State Relief Associat, n
Wilmington, Sept IL, l863.-gtf
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

On Thursday night, Stuart's cavalry
made descent on the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad, near Fairfax Station.
They were eight hundred strong and at
tackled the railroad guard at that place
capturing the whole company 1, of the
l55th New York Volunteers. Stuart
then burned the bridge at Pope Run
and tore up the the track for two miles
The object of the raiders was to capture a
rail road train from Alexandria loaded
with provisions and forage.
On Monday last, portion of Long
streets army came down from Rogers
vile and engaged the advance of th'
Union army, near Beams Station, on til,
East Tennessee and Virginia railroad
General Wilcox has fallen back to Taze-
WELL and has fortified himself there AT
the last accounts fight was in progres
at Blair's Cross roads, During the ad-
vance against Longstreet near Knoxville
he was compelled to run forty-two load
Of ammunition and two locomotives int
the Tennessee, to prevent them from fall
Ing into Sherman's hands.
The Arago brings news from Charles
ton that the recent heavy gales hav
swept away nealy all the obstruction
placed in the channel by the rebels an
that, believing the road to be open, Ad
miral Dahlgreen will attempt to pass til
forts,
Major General Butler has issued u
order for the enrolment OF all able-bc
died male citizens, black and white, be
tween the ages of IS and A. The wor
is to be completed by the first of January
Nearly all the houses which remained
Yorktown after its siege by Mcclellan
have been destroyed by the recent explC
sion OF magazine at that place.
The fears of an attack on Little Roc
appear to be dissipated. The comman
of the Second Division Of the Army of Al
kansas has devolyed on General Carr
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

Jefferson Davis devotes large part of his
Message to the work of showing that our bloc
ade OF Southern ports is q mere paper block
ade," and that England is guilty Of "a great
neglect of duty in not breaking it. But surely
that must be most extraordinary paper block
ade ,chich has captured one thousand and (ortv
fue blockade runners, Of which 547 were schoon-
ers, lT9 steamers, l3l sloops, 80 brgs, 20
batqucs, 10 ships, aud III smaller craft. Mr..
DAVIS had better declare his paper blockade OF
Northern ports, at which he hints. lie would
then discover the virtue of such blockade
Express.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
Cough, Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Weak

oiodet, Ill ullOhai SoAhPAAAn'4 n, .
"Dr. Swdyne's Compound Syrup Of hHa
Cherry."-A trial of many years has proved to
the world that this remedy is more eflicacious IN
curing all throat, breast and lung complaints
than any hitherto known to mankind. 1t gives
tone and strength TO the stomach, and for the
aged and debiitated it acts as a Strengthening
Alternative. IN Hemorrbage from the Lungs,
"Bwayne's Wild Cherry" is tho most safe aud
prompt siyptio in use. In Pathisis known Oy
emancipation, debility, cough, hectic fever ana
purulent expectoration, it is, without exception,
the best medicine extant, ofteatimes curing the
most obstinate cases, which had baiiied every
expenditure of human skill. Prepared only BY
DR.. swAHEE Son, $50 North Sixth Street.
Philadelphia Sold by all the principal Drug
gista,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

The Legislature of California having passed
resolutions on the 23i of March complimentary
TO Gen. Hooker, and forwarded them to him, he
replies on the Goth of September, and in his
reply makes this statement as to his retirement
f,Om the Army of the Potomac:
" l eau only add that | relinQuish its command
from the highest considerations OF the public
good, and with mistaken confidence Of the
Government and of the army in my ability to
guide and direct lite fortunes"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
C0L0REU SOLDIERS MURDERED BY THE
REBELS-FATE OF THE HEROES OF
MILLIKEN'S BEND.

Our readers will remember the capture, in
June last, of ~ company OF colored soldiers at
Miliken's Bend, Mississippi, while Gen. Grant
was investing Vicksburg. They were taken
while fighting brHyely with odds fearfully
against them. 1t was the first instance of note
in which colored soldiers had been in action, and
the men proved their bravery and capacity to
the admiration even of those who doubted the
ability Of the freedmen to make soldiers The
engagement took place at Millikcn's Bend, few
miles north Of Vioksburg. A Captain, First
Lieutenant and about eighty men were taken
prisoners. Since their captivity their fate has
teen involved in profound mystery. Nothing
Official could be LEARNED concerning them, and
from the well known vindictiveness Of the Rebel
military authorities the worst WAS unprecedented
! Information has been received Mt the War De-
partnent, by way of Texas, stating that these
apprehensions were too we'll founded 1t an.
! pears that the prisoners were conveyed into the
country several miles, and placed in close con-
tuement No intmaton OF their fate was Civ.
Gu them. After several days tie hso officers ,rer,
taken out al dead Of nyht, and word giUa out tia
they had escaped, IL now appears that hey eer
hanged UtMOut precious notice, or epen a semJlanc
Of trial, IN obedience to Il secret order from fL
Rebel Secretary Of War. A few days afterWard
the other prisoners disappeared mysteriously
and there is no doubt that they, also, were Sc
cretly murdered by direction Of the RichmoD,
authorities. What retaliation shall be iuActe,
for these most barbarous atrocities is yet to b
determined. II does notappear as yet that an,
colore soldier has fallen into the hands Of th
rebels who was not either put to death On tn
spot, or subsequently assasslnated in secret b.
order from Richmond.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22

JoHN C. CoLE, AGENT, MAsUTAcruRSo
GgsTLEMRN's FUnNIsnGR, Nos. ~ AND ia
MABKET STREET, WlLMlSGroS The public are
informed that our stock Of gentlCmen's furnish
ing articles is now extra. full and various.
Shirts Of our owa manufacture Of all qualities,
styles and sizes. Collars made here really
superior in all respects. Uuder Shirts aud
Drawers in complete assortment. Hosiery
Gloves, Suspeuders, Handkerchief, Cravas
Scarfs, Neck-Ties, Stocks, SO Sc, &c.
Shirt Bosoms probably the largest, best aud
cheapest assortment any where to be found
as we make them quite speciality.
Also, The Real Genuine Patent Enamelled COL
ara as Hsual. nOV.l7-4L
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-22
GRAY Hair Restored Badness Prevented

I" London Hair Color Restorer and Dressing
" London Hair Color Restorer and Dressing,
(" London Hair Color Restorer and Dressing,
"London Hair Color Restorer and Dressing
RESTORES GRAY HAIR WITHOUT DYnSa.
This discovery for the preservation Of the
human hair is taking the lead Of all hair Irepa-
rations, besides restoring the color and making
hair grow on bald heads it is a beautiful dress-
lug, Keeps the hair soft smooth and foIible, re-
moves any eruptive disease Itching, scnrf, Dan
druff, &C. Many who were bald aud gray have
had their hair permanently restored. Oaly ono
preparation. Large bottles, so cents six BOTTLES
$3.50 Sold by DR., Swayne & Son, $50 North
Sixth street, Pbiledelpha, to whom all orders
should be addressed. sep2o