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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

afternoon, from well iafol med partis, III Wash-
ingiUu, 10 the l,ii wing eff, CT:
.WAsnE1TOE, August 25.-lhe Navy De-
partmOnt has information that Fort Sumter mas
surrendered"
New York, Aug 25.-Thc schooner NJ.
Rodgers, irom Folly Island, has arrived. She
left on the Goth, aud reports that ut six o clock
on that day the entire top Of Fort Sumter
was completely gone Every parApet gun was
dismounted and knocked into the sea, and the
sege was progressing terribly in earnest, II
was reported that Fort Wagner would soon sur
render
NORFOLK, August % The Richmond Erdm-
mer of to-day is received, with Charleston dates
OF the 9th, stating 'that at ~ O'Clock last
night the enemy opened fire ON the city with
fifteen S-incl parrott shells. The non-combat-
ants are leaving the city in continuous ~ 'eams."
THE BOMBARDNIENT IN PROGRESS FORT
MOULTRiE SlLENCED.
NEW YoRK, August 25.--1he steamship Con-
stitution arrived this evening from Hilton Head
at A. NJ. on August I'D, and Charleston Bar
ut 5.8O p. NJ. of the same day. Left ut anchor
of Charleston Bar the Unitcd States steamer
Brooklyn, with steam up, for New York, having
on board the remains Of Captain Rodgers rnd
Pay master woodbr' y, of the Catsf'll.
The homhardmeut was going on Nhh 1fcat
energy, and the firing was very rapid. The last
pepori from Morris Island was, that Spnter had
not responded 10 our grrs for two days, and was
almost entirely demo shed, Fort Moul" &c had
also been sienccd
The A-ago was To leave on Monday,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SALES OF PhoprRTY. Tho flowing real es
tate, late of Daniel Commins. drod was sold nt
public sale ut Smyrna, on the 20 b, inst, viz
The al Ball Farm" purchased by David j
Cumu'ins. Cor $1,000.
The "Walker Farm, purchased by David j.
Gupmias, for $4,000.
sixty acres of woodland, situated in the
"lilown Woods" for $40 70 per acre, bought by
81
I One hundred ami twenty-five acres of wood
land, situated as aforesaid, fur $40 60 per acte,
purchased by James W. Spruance.
A house aud lot situated on Delaware street,
in this town, for $500, hid in for Mrs Cnmmis.
A house and lot ON Main street. for $500,
purchased by Il. j. Colt.
A house and lot in 4" lrishtown," Main. street,
purchased by Wm. g, Mitchell for $3.50.
Four lots in West Smyrna, purchased by r.
r. Hastings, for S337 so.
small lot situated in West SmJ rna, pur-
chased by Geo. II. Raymond for $40.
Also, n aore lot situated in West SmJ rna,
for $3.50, bid in for Mrs. Cummins.
ELgorioN.-T annual meeting Of The viii
miugton Savings Fund Society will be held at
their Office, Eighth and Market Streats, on the
seventh day Of September next, ot 10 o'clock, in
the forenoon, when twenty-five managers will be
elected for the ensuing year
EscArRp Two rebel officers escaped from the
U. s. General Hospital, ut Upland, Delaware
county, Pennsylvania, last week, aud have not
since oeen heard OF. One Of them is nephew
Of General Tiimhlc, aud one of his staff
LAuSoH.--Pusey, Jones y Co., launched fom
their boat yard, in this city, OH Wednesday
morning last u large iron steamer. She is in
tended 10 ply on MeyioNn waters. She Is u
beautiful model of workmanship, and reflects
credit on her builders.
A sALuTE.-A salute was fred in this city on
Tuesday evening last, on the reception of the
glorious news from CharlostOu that 81 inter- was
demolished.
1'ne Bible SOCIETY,". The annual meeting Of
the Delaware STATE Bible Society will be held NJ
Middlctown. Del, on The 'sIay, September 10th,
ut ! O'clock q. IN.
THEiR POInlcs.-The Georgetown Messenger
gives the following as the politics of the drafted
men in Sussex Uouniy'- Union, l9S; Democrats
SdS; Doubtiri, AZ.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
pIsAsrERs Al, SEA.

The steamer Ge orge's Greek was recently
wrecked 10 Il gale of Cape Hntteras. Her
crew and pass engers We're picked up hy
Spanish brig, and have arrived at New York.
The steamer was bound TO Port Royal with
a load of coal for the Government.
The U. $. brig Rainbrdge was lost at sea
en Friday morning last. with all on board,
excepting ono man, who arrived AT Philadc-
phin ON Tuesday. The only survivor of the
sad disaster was a muatto man, who was
taken to the receiving ship Princeton. The
following is the statement made by him; The
United States brig Bainbridge, while on her
way from New York 10 Port Royal, was
struck by Il sudden squall oil Cape llatteras
on last Friday morning, capsized and sunk
But two men, both sailors, were saved by
fortunately clingng to one of the boais-
One of these men persisted from exhaustion,
and drinking salt water. The narrator was
picked up by the brig South Boston on Frl-
day afternoon, and brought TO the port of
Philadelphia. lie is unacquainied with any
ol the officers or crew of the Bninbridge,
having just shipped on beard the vessel at
New York. We may add the Bainbridgo
was 259 tons, mounted guns, and was al
ways considered dangerous vessel, requiring
great care To sail her, on account of her
being so %taut,H her masts roking very
much.
The steamer Lady Madison, lying at
1 Nicksburr. has been DESTROYED by fire. 1t
appears that she was being loaded with am
nuuition, when negro allowed percussion
she'll to fall on the deck. explosion took
place. followed by a fire which extended to
the other shells on board, and the whole lot
exploded at once. Out of one hundred and
sixty persons on board only four are believed
TO have escaped With their lives.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
ANoritnlt VETO.

The able and patriotic Chief Magistrate
OF New York city has imerposed his veto TO
lie bill which has been passed by the Com
mon Council of that city, appropriatng
three million oil dollars to buy oil poor
men from the draft, as the Copperhead
newspapers style 1t. The Mayor gives the
following reasons for vetong the bill
First, because it is designed TO keep men
from the army. Second, because ii is unjust
10 the taxpayers and third, because the
measure is one, TO say the least Of it, Of du-
bious legality.
His Honor tells the City Fathers that the
adoption Of such an ordnance would hrc0n-
sidered u great point gained by the licbcls,
and he quoted from the Richmond papers
evidence of The truth OF his declaration. lie
says lie will readily concur in any amended
ordinance which will secure exemption for
the active liromen, the militia and tile police
and give relief to the needy families Of thu
persons who may be drafted, and some sucl
amendment he hopes will he adopted.
Mayor Opdyke is a patriot, and his cours'
in this matter will meet with the approha
tlon and applause Of every loyal man in the
land
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

REruLsG OF WnlrEs GugRilLAs AT SENECA
By Con. BARGRs MOUNTED kfIEs.--Tho rebel
guerllNs under White, for some time pr havo
been in the habit OF visiting the ncighborhood of
Seneca Falls and sttp'iug the horses employed
on the canal. Colonel Baker determined 10 put
stop to it, and, accordingly, with detachment Of
bis men, proceeded On Satrrday last to the Fats,
and placed himself = readiness to give the enemy
a warm reception After Opposing of bis mon to
the best possible adyoniag some Of them lying
perth IN ',e hold Of the caual boats--thc utmost
quiet was prese. 'el, G1d the enemy cnxiopsy
awaited.
After n while they made ihe'v appearance, and
to their utter CONSERVATION were greeted with
discharge aittr discharge from the repeatug
rifles used by Col. Bakers forces. Iu such rapid
succession did the 'scharges ioiow ench other,
that 'e enemy no doubt thought that regiment
was upon the" heels. They quickly withdrew,
but in short while retr hed with reipforcemcnts
Again were they met md again as handsomely
repr'sed. Dutipg this ltst coreiot rebel lieu
tenant was shot dead by bsll rom one OF the
rifles at distance Of nearly Il thousand yp-'s.-
WOsh. Stdr, 2lM.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

WAsS'T MUGu ACQuf VleD wan HER Hus
ntND.--Kan IS City is u gay place, and they
have queer specimens Of h, nerity doMA there.
II you don't believe it, read the following from
the Jor nal, about woman of doubtful loyalty,
who was recently before 'hc Provost MarsIAl:-
"Sho gave t an evidence OF her loyalty that
her husband had been killed in the One hr ldr
md six, l'''nois Regiment. 'Wncn did your
husband 20 to illinois 2 About threo years
ago. 'lnat was before tho war, was il not ?
Yes why did you not go with lin p We'll,
l = dn't like 10 go OH 80 far wiz u man wasn't
much acquainted with You don't mean TO
say that yor husband was so mnch of stranger
that you t'd not like to go with him 2 Yes, |
do, had only been married to him about IL
year, and wasn't goiug to leave my folks and
go TO lil'lois with man didn't know more
about" What could he do but discharge her {?
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

AroLoGETlc-Wo ale not III the habit of
making apologies TO our subscribers. In
fact, the Journal AND STATESMAN has never
found it necessary either To dun its subseri-
hers for money or apologize for mistakes
but on Tuesday last our carrier in the upper
part Of the city, came to the Office as usual
and took the papers necessary to supply his
district. Up to this time he has neither
left the papers with our subscribers nor re-
turned them to this Office; and, moreover.
nothing has been heard of him either by our
ourselves or his parents. 1t is feared he has
fallen into bad company and been lurcd
away. We supplied those who called at the
Office until the whole number Of papers ",
had on hand was exhausted, but we Pre-
sume that there are many who received n'
paper. Our subscribers will not he subject
ed to such an Inconvenience again.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
NEWS AND orlInls MArrMns.

For the first time in eighteen months,
Hampton Roads is without the presence Of
an English Irignte. The Rinaldo sailed
thence Tuesday for Bermuda.
In future paymasiers will be assigned 10
particular descriptions Of troops, instead Of
attending to all kinds as at present.
The pursuit of Qunlrelrs gang continues
aud so far thirty one have been killed. A
large quantity Of goods stolen from Lawrence
have been recovered
The advance Of Gen. Rosecran's army ap-
peared before Chattanooga on the 2lst, and
at once commenced an attack. The Rebels
responded, but their batteries were quickly
silenced. Our attack appears to have been
only feeler. The Rebel works are very
strong. Bragg has been superseded by
Johnston, who arrived there on the 20th with
two trains Of troops. The condition Of the
Rebel army is said by desertcrs to be very
bad. Desertions are numerous, and the men
have little hope or spirit. 1t is stated that
our men had crossed the Tennessee and
burned a railroad bridge scvering connec-
tiou between the right and left wings Of the
Rebel army.
A Cairo telegram announces the deccasc
Of the Rebel General John q, Pemberton,
which occurred at Selma, Ala, last week.
1t is stated that the cause Of. his death was
pneumonia, aud it is very probable that it
was FASTENED by grief and shame.
The Cairo correspondent Of the Cincin-
natl Gazette says that over 100000 bales Of
Confederate cotton have been capturednear
Natchez.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Without Further Notice.
TO TnE TAX PAYERS OF THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON, UNDER THE NEW Ma
TlONALTAN LAW

The United States Deputy Collector of In
ternnl Revenue, for this city informs the
Manufacturers, l'utchers aud others, That
the rntcs and taxcs accrung upon
their returns To the Assessor for the month
of July, will lie due on the 10th iay.of August
and that he will bc at the Office Of the As
sstant Assessor, on and after the 20;h until the
Both, for The purpose of receiving the same.
Payments in all cases to he male in bankabe
funds.
An persons not avaing themselves Of the op-
porlunity Of the tine named, will subject them
selves to an addition Of ten per cent on the
amount due.
l am prepared to deliver liccusc4 to those per.
sons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JAMES Ia, peVOU, lE, deputy Collector,
Oticc second story Custom House builduS
Office hours to II A. NJ, to- r. NJ.
[Aug II. dt
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Justice Of Peace,
Dated at

Dated at
NoTn 1.-The first certificate must be signed
by the parent making the election, and the
second by two respectable citizens (heads of
familes) residents of the town, county, or dis
hict in which the persons reside, and sworn to
before n magistrate. In case the father is de-
ceased, the certificate is to be signed by tho
motller und the fact of the fathers death is TO
be stated by the persons certifying
NoTE 2.-This certificate is to be used only in
cases where the iaJor of the person claiming
exemption is actually necessary for the support
of the person dependent ON him. The cxemp-
ton does not apply in cases where there is sHil
cient property TO yield support, and the necessary
business for collecting the income can he trans
&C eli by agents, trustees. or the like.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Justice ofMe Pencr.
Dated at

Dated at
this day of 1856
NoTE l.-fbe certificate in regard to age is, in
oil cases where practicable, to be signed by the
parents of the person claiming exemption, and
the requirements specified in the regulations arc
to be adhered to- The blank space in the certi-
ieate 10 Indicate the age of the person is to be
filled as follows:
That am "uNDBp TWENTY" years of age.
That am "ovER THlRTY-FIvE" years OF age
"AND MARRIED"
That l am ''ovRR PoRrY FIVE" years Of ape
according to the facts in the case.
NoTE I'm case the certificate is not signed
by the parents, the fact of age must be certified
to by two respectable persons (heads of families)
resident in the same town, county, or district
with the person for whom exemption is claimed
and the requirements Of paragraph Gl, Regula-
tlons, &c, must be complied with.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

IHE STORY OF Two liuLLETs.-The Vcksburg
correspondent of the Missouri Republican mar
lates the following singular incident;
lately saw at the headquarters of Col. Slack s
brigade, two mimic bullets, which had once told
a history. One was n rebel bullet of English
manufacture, smugged over by our dear brethren
in Britain to shoot their dear brethren in Ameri-
ca. The other was a national ball, of the Spring
field ride type. The former was fired from u
rifle pit at jackson, at our skirmishers. The
latter was fired from our line of skirmishers at
the rifle pit. They met midway in the air, were
welded hy the compact, aud fell harmlessly to
the ground They are now firm friends, stuck.
ing each to the other closer than brother, or a
lover.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

GAMnLiNG ron A WIPE AT lrkeutsk strange
case IN connection with the prevalent passion for
gambling came uader the notice of Mrs, Akin
son, authorizes OF " Rccolleciious Of Tartar
Sterpcs. ! one OF the magazines Of the bnziar
lady was obses sel whose history might be
summarized in the settlement that she was lost
and won at cards. Her husband had been n
wealthy Siberian hut Ike many of his country
men, he was an inv. tcrato gambler. In one night
he lost cve'y copcck he possessed, land, house,
the ldtnitr,e followed; aud last Of all hc sinkel
his young aud beautiful wife. She was also
"lost," and the victor entered calmly into pos
session OF his wiuaings 1t Isl nota little curious
to hear that the pair thus mated, had lived to
geihcr twenty years, and "led" most happy pnd
exempnIy li.e.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28

GANG OF THE X. G. C.'s BnoKEN Up.--
Yesterday morning six men, named Meshacls
foho, Jesse Parsons, Henry w. Parsons, Henry
Mason, Eugene Kelley and James u. Mont
gomery, of Marshal county, were arr csted by
the Home Guards of that county, and brought
to this city and confined in the Atheneum. They
are charged with having formed an association
similar to the knights of the Golden Circle, and
were sworn 10 resist the draft. Capt. Thorpe
intends to deliver the parties over to The Federal
Court Wheeling IHtsiiigenesr, Aag %.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Justice Of Me Peace.
Dated at
this dnY Of 1856

NoTE l-This certificate is to be used only in
cases where the labor of tho person claiming ex-
emption is actually necessary for the support Of
the persons depeIslent on him. The exemption
does not apply in cases where there is sufficient
property to yield support, and the necessary bu-
siness can be transacted for collecting tho In
come by agents, trustees. or the like.
NOTE 1.-The first certificate must bo signed
by the person claiming exemption, and the
second by two respectable persons (heads of
GAmlies) resident in the same town. county, or
district with the person for whom exemption is
claimed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of Wild
nl.,.,.,r VIM

THE GREATEST KNOWN REMEDY n,
Coughs, Sore Throat, Asthma, Weuk Breas,
Bronchitis, Night Sweais, Pains, lbrea., ~
side) Nervous Debility, Hopping Cough, Restloss
Nights, Blood Splitting, lioarseness, all pulmon
ary Complaints. Volumes might he filled VIII
proof from oil parts OF tho world, to prove ,ho,
no remedy has ever been discovered in the whole
history Of medicine that acts so prompt eysn T.,
the worst cases of pulmonary disease. goaa
appetite, complete digestion, strength, and n Iio'
position for active exercise is sure to follow i,s
use. If you have been iampering with the mnny
articles put out by persons totally irnorani ~
the science OF medicine, in theory or prnctice
and your case been neglected, the coueh dsor
with puruent and bloody cxpectorntion. nain,
aud oppression, sore throat, darrhna. picb,
sweats, fever, parched skin, you will find in nr
Swaynes Compound your only hope Of cure If
the bowels are costive, or headache accompapiea
your disease, n dose Of Swayne's Sarsanorirs
and Tar Pills will remove it, Thirty yeara sv
perience aud the increasing popularity Of an
SWdyRe's Medicines" are convincing proof, pre
pared only by DR.. Swayne & Son, $40 SIKH
street. above Vine, Philadelphia
Sold by all Druggists and dealers in Medicines
See advertisement Mays ly
letter, Scald-Head, Itch, Blotches.
| All Eruptions Of the Skin, Chronic Erysipelas
of the Face, Old Ulcers, Of long standing, tLat
put at defiance every other mode Of treatment
are permanently cured by CDR. Swayne's All
healing Ointment. Prepared only by Dir. Sw0,ne
& Son, $50 Sixth st, above Vine, philadelpIia
N. Il, Skcptica douhting the wonderful cu,o.
tive properties of "DR. swAYNRs ALI ueAIlso
ONraENr,' aud "PANAoEA," are referred ia
Cot Ctlyton of Midietown, Delaware, u gcu,le.
man whose veraciiy no one eau doubt.
Mays ly.
Gray Hair Restored-B Badness Prevent.
ed.
"Londou Hair Color Restorer" aud Dressing
The only attestcd article that will absolutely re-
store the Hair to its original color and beauty,
causing il to grow where it has fallen of or be-.
come thin. Wholesale or retnil at DR.. Swayne's.
$3.50 Sixth street, above Vine, Philadelphia.
| Alnr8 lY
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Form %.

Certificate that de person HaGe to dral IS lie Gfier
Of fmotheriess children, uuder IL ycars Of age,
dependent on his tabor for support.
I, the subscriber, being liable to draft
into the service Ct the United States, hereby
make affidavit that am the father of mother.
less child under IL years of age, aud de-
pendent on my labor for support
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Colored Missionaries for the Sonth.

On Tuesday committee Of coorcd persons
representing the First Baptist Missionary Con-
vention, now holding its sessions ut one of tie
coored churches in Washington, waited upon
the President, to ascertain what protection they
might have from the Government in " sending
missionaries on southern soil 10 promulgatc the
Gospel Of Christ within the lines OF the military
forces .ol the United States" The President,
aiter addressing the committee briefly, present
cd the olm'imal with the following note Of au-
thorty;
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
FoRm 20.

Certificate Of Parent thai he or she desires one Of
his or her sous ezemPted.
l, the subscriber, the father Tor mothcr) of
and residents Of county, State Of
hereby certify that am aged and inirm,
and that | am dependent for support on the
labor of my two Sons, above named and that
elect that my son shall he exempt
from the operations of the act of Congress for
enrolling and calling out the national forces, "
80, approved March 3, 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
FonM 2s.

Certificate that t0o members Of The Giniiiy Of lie
person hlJie 10 drqn are already in Me
military service Of United States.
We, the subscribers, and residents
of county, State of hereby Ger
liiy that two members of the family and house.
hold OF county aud State above meutonel I
are in the military service of the United States,
as nOn-commssoned officers, musicians, or pri-
Yates.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
Justice qfMe Ieaee,
Dated ut
alg 4.

Dated ut
this day of lSG I
NorE l.-Thia is only intended TO apply where
the members of the family claiming exemption
reside in the same family. Ii any Of the mem
bers reside elsewhere, and have gone into the
military service Of the United States, no cxemI-
tion on that account can be claimed.
NoTE 2.--This certificate must be signed by
one Of the parents, II there he anyi If nat by
two respectable persons (hcads of tamiies) resi-
dent in the same town, county, or district with
the person for whom exemption is claimed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
UNION NOMINATIONS.
FIRST WARD.

meeting OF the Union party will he held Mt
the CITY Hotel Of s. Nj llolion on Front street,
on Friday evening, the 2Ssh inst, ut S O'Clock,
10 nominate candidate for Council and other
Ward ctiicers
THIRD WARD,
A meeting of the uniou voters Of the Third
Ward, for the purpose of nominating candidate
for the City Council Ward officers. aud transac-
ting other necessary husiucss will he held at the
honse Of the Water Witch Fire Company, Satur-
day, Aug. 29lh, at "a o'clock. Polls will he
kept open until . o'clock.
EDWARD Belts,
EnwAnn r. pAyLnp
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
=4&S
DIED.

MlLLIGAN.-On srnday morning, the 10th of
August, at Glencairn, near Baltimore, of din
iberia, MApTnA Marion, aged five years; aud
IN Tuoslhy, the 25th inst in the city of Balii
more, of the same disease, CHARLES CARROLL.
nget eight years, children of George B. Mill.
gan, ESQ, formerly of Wilmington. Delaware
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION
FOnm %.

Certificate Of Exemption for the Son Of a Hidoo,
or Of aged anu mfrm Parent or Pascnis
J., 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 3, 1863,
am the only son OF , u widow, (or of
an aged parcnt) dependent on my labor Tor sup
port.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-28
EDWARD BElrs,
EDWARD 7. TAYLOR,
FOURTH WARD.

The members of the Union party in the Fourth
Ward are requested to meet in the Washington
Engine House, second story, in Sixth street, he
tween Market and King streets, ,ls (Friay)
evening, at Il o'clock, for the purpose Of nolni-
mating candidate for City Council and Ward
officers