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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
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LETTER FROM WILLIAM PENN.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10. 1893.

w ARLINGTON, Dec. III, 1868.
The new House of Representatives
commenced its public labors admirably
in thrusting cut into the cold atmosphere
of popular contempt and scorn, that mi s.
cradle copperhead hypocrite, Emerson
f theridgc, clerk of the last House. In
gratitude and knavery seem to be the only
attributes of his manhood, else he could
not so soon have forgotten the fostering
hand of the party that had placed him in
his late position of honor, profit and trust,
His attempt to throw the power of the
House into the hands Of his recent pur-
chasers, the copperheads and so defeat
the purposes of the Government,-is
striking example i'll point, of the insincer-
ity and disloyalty of the croakng "con-
ditional Union men of the Border States
and of Etheridge in particular. How
such a traitor to his friends, to his own
professions, and oft-repeated declarations
of loyalty, could have presented himself
to an American Congress for continued
favor and confidence, with deceit and
treason in his heart, is but another of the
many wonders which this infamous rebel
lion is daily bringing to light We can
only now console ourselves with the
thought that the sitting process is going
on, and that in due course of time all the
rogues, whether in high places or low,
will at last be discovered and made to
take their proper positions of disgrace
before the country and the world.
Etheridge being now entirely showed
out of the confidence and respect of the
Union party, which he has so basely in
suited and abused, will doubtless make a
drst-rate candidate for Vice President, on
the " change Of base ticket with
Mcclellan.
Delaware comes up to the work of as
sisting the Government to maintain the
Union most CALAMITY in the person OF
her talented and patriotic Represents
tive-Smithers The very first vote he
gave was right, and his record as Secreta.
ry of the State he honors at Washington,
gives ample assurances that in all efforts
to put down the rebellion and punish trai
tors he will never go against truth, justice
liberty and Union. His course thus far
in Congress is looked upon here by prom
inent men with the liyeliest interest and
qualification. They feel satisfied that
whether it may or may not please Bayard
to spend his time at the gambling table
or poor Salisbury to try experiments il
swimming down the cutters of Washington
in a state of glorious inebriety," MIR
Smithers will be at his post, doing an,
daring, speaking and working and voting
for his country, its glory and its unity
with all the energy and power he possess
es His high personal qualities added t,
his patriotic devotion to the Union, ar,
a happy offset to the vulgaritlcs and trea
son-procliyties Of the Senatorial delegt
tion from Delaware, at the other end G
the Capitol. Truly enough, the damon
State is redeemed, and the lustre that he
lamented Clayton threw around her name
is reluned, to pale away we trust n
more, forever. WILLIAM PENN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
COLONEL SHAW.

On hearing that lie Rebels had buried his 6ody il
trench, under a pile Of t,ceaty- .fue aegross.
lgnotle hate defeating its own ends
dhe AZ that meant dshOnor- working glory
loud any mausoleum built by hands
litt hts sweet memory nearer 10 the heavens
Or give II such precious conservation
In every heart which Love has purifiedi
o young and salDted martyr, lot hem Mia
Mholr hecstOmbH above thy ashes;
They cannot bar Gods angels from receiyiuy
thy radiant spirit with diynest welcomes
Ihey Garnet cover from celestial eyes
The sioritlfe that bears thee close to Christi
Did not theo on that day in sprine
heauihs ihy sabls thousand thrO' our streetHl
Drawing the tcorn and (what was worsel tie uIty
" many backward hearts--yet cheered with brAvos
FROM those who scanned the great Sly nihoance
VI my devoted daring-saw the crown
behlhu the crOss--behind the shame tina qlorvy
behind the imminent death the life Immortal,
Weep not heroic parents Be eonsolsdl
Iplnk Of thy loved dne's gail, lamenting VITA
ana let holy pride o'ermaster grief w
~ thAt could perish Of hiIn--let IL liz
mere where the smoke FROM Sumter's flowing run,
SuTis o Or the grave which no commincled dnsf
I'm MAKE less sacred. Soon his monument
TnAi u, TO the old tlag waviug aud proclamiDr
~ the whole world that the great cause h.. did r.,
MAs nopiy triumphed-thAt the hidgous po,var -,
nell-p'rn lhat would disgrace him, has bt n Iurle,
d 1uto tle PIT 1t followed iof The nation;
Ihat the Republic stands redeemed AMI n,,ra.
1usiee vnlntoned-and not one child OF tlod
. Robbed Of his b'rthright, freeIuluI ''u G
Bottom, Augast 3D. q. o.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
NEWS AND oTnER mATTEns.

NEWS AND OTHER MATTERS.
Judge Advocate Holt has decided that
the Presidents proclamation suspendng
the writ OF habeas corpus undoubtedly
includes in its provisions the case of a
minor enlisted without his parents con-
sent, in whose behalf, therefore, such
writ cannot be issued that minors be-
tween the ages of eighteen and twenty
one years cannot be discharged at all !;
that minors under eighteen cannot be
discharged if in their oath of enlistment
it is set forth that they are fully of that
age, and that in case minor actually
under eighteen, whose age is correctly
stated in his oath, or has been enlisted or
mustered without taking formal oath,
a discharge can be obtained only upon a
full statement of all the facts in proper
form, addressed to the discretion of the
Secretary or War.
Major General Grant has captured
since the war began folr hundred and
seFenty7io cannon, and ninety thousand
prisoners.
The news from East Tennessee is really
glorious, Longstreet has abandoned the
siege of Knoxville, and is getting himself
into Virginia as fast as possible. Our
cavalry are said to be in close pursuit o
the rebels. A large batch of prisoners
was captured yesterday at Clinch River
Gen Sherman has arrived at Knoxville
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11


THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE AND BLOOD PURIFIER
And the most reliable remedy for
scrofula, Ulcers aud White Swelling,
Marasmua or washing of flesh, Dropsy.
liberated Sore Throat, Hip JOINT Complaint
Dark Blotches, or defects in the skin.
Obstinate or Scaly Eruptions Cancers.
Weakened and Debilitaied system.
Bols, Yellow Skin, Pimples in the face.
Mercurial Diseases, liberated Sore Legs, 60.
Patients whose bodily health seemed entirely
gone, and the whole system feastered with the
corruptions of scrofula, have been perfectly re-
stored by this world renowned Panrcea.
In case of eruptions of the skin on any mart Of
the body anoint with "Swayne's All healing Out.
ment" 1t will hasten and cure the most obsti.
nate and loAthsome Diseases no matter Of how
long standing. Be very particular to yet tbe
genuine, as prepared only by Dr. swAYsE 4
Son, No. $50 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia
Sent by Express to any address.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

rloruRns or Cars MAI.-TWo splendid paint.
ings Of Cape Island bathing beach, ocean and
no els can be seen free of charge in windows of
John McAIakin's China, Glass and Queensware
Store, N. W. corner Of Third and Shipley Sts.,
Wilmington, Del. One was taken about twenty,
and the other fye years ago for Messrs. j. 4
D. McMakin, proprielors of the "New Atlantic
Hotel" seen nearest the shore. The latest
painting gives the hotels and cottages of the
present day quite accurately The beautiful
Mount Vernon is seen at your extreme left,
toward the light house. 1t was destroyed by
fire aud has not been rebuilt. Il was said to
have been capable Of accommodating 1000 per-
rons, and was furnished handsomely. Our oiti-
gems familiar with the Capes will find these
views remarkably truthful, and persons who
have never been there can obtain an accurate
idea of the appearance of the Island. "Cape
Island is so called because divided from the
main land by little creek crossed by the bridge
at the forks of the roads near d" Congress Hal"
Everybody visiting the Capes crosses this bridge,
but very few know it to be Of the importance it
is, for if your letters are addressed to you at
Cape May" instead of "Cape Island" they stop
at Cape May Court House, fifteen miles up. The
two post routes are entirely different. The
bridge is capital place for grabbing
know II from that fact ut all events. All are
invited to view the paintings, day or evening.
sep 29-2m.
JonS G.. Cole, AdENr, MANUFACTURING
HENrLEAESs FUBEsHER, Mes. 7l2 AND ia
MARKET STREET, WILMtSdroN. The public ar
informed that our stock of gentlemeu's furnish.
ing articles is now extra. full and various,
Shirts OF our otcR manufacture of all qualities
styles and sizes. Collars made here really
superior in all respects. Under Shirts and
Drawers in complete assortment. Hosiery,
Gloves, Suspenders, Handkerchief, Cravais,
Scarfs, Neck-Ties, Stocks, &c SC, &c.
Shirt Bosoms; probably the largest, best, and
cheapest assortment any whore to be found,
as We make them quite speciality.
Also, the Real Genuine Patent Enametisd COL
tara as usual noV.l7-4t.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
Cough, Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Weak
: Breast, all Pulmonary COmnIaint,

ASNSr "AA uAnAOutl complaints,
"Dr. SWayne's Compound Syrup Of lYaI
Cheuy."-A trial of many years h,. proved ~
the world that this remedy is more efir lions i,
curing all throat, breast and lung com, lain,a
than any hitherto known to mankind. Itp'va
tone and strength to the stomach, md for =" VS.
aged and debihtated il acts as strenotba.; H,u
alternative. In Hemorrhage from the Innass
"swayne'a Wild Cherry" Is the most gafe ~
prompt styptic in USE In Pathisis known nv
emancipation, debility, cough, hectic fever aDs
purulent expectoration, it liz, without execution
the best medicine extant, ofteatimes curing m.
most obstinate cases, which had bafjed evssU
expenditure Of human skill. Prepared oplv ~
DR.. swArSE & Son, $50 North Sixth s,Tss;y
Philadelphia Sold by all the principal Drug.
gists. lug
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

Rg-ArPoIsTED'-Colonel William F: Fish,
Minta y Provost Marshal, of Baltimore, who re
signed hs position few days since has been
re appointed by Gen. Lockwood This was ex,
Fected when Colonel Fish forwarded his resig-
nation to Major General Schenck.
Ii ANOTHER BArTIE.-The Second Delaware
Regiment attached to the first division, Second
corps, was engaged in the battle of Mine Run,
November 10th. The following are its casual,
ities' j. McCabe Co, A, slightly wounded in
right knee NJ. Jenning, Co. F, severely wound
cd in the right shoulder and breast.
SEN ENcBD TO BE SHoT.-Two soldiers be-
longini to the Fifth Maryland Regiment were
recently tried by court martial at Camp lincoln,
Brandywine Syringe, for :he crime Of deserton,
convicted and sentenced to be shot The Presi,
dent has approved the sentence, and ordered
their execution at Fort Delaware on Friday
next.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

Coon WORD FOR Ma. IiNcolx.-It Is some
amen Is for the ridoule which has been 80 I'M
sparingy heaped by certain foreign presses
upon Mr. Lincoln, thar the London Spectator,
Que Of the most intelligent and most respectable
Journals ia Europe fluids occasion for the fol-
lowing words about hun;
"Mr Lincoln has been tested as few governors
nave ever been tested, and though he may not
always have risen to the level Of great emer-
gency, be has seldom failed to display noble
impariiality, great frnness Of purpose, and a
sagacions 4 somewhat utilitarian judgement.
We believe juster man never held
the leins u government"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

1
Superintendent Of Water Works.
December Aim.
H. Il. BRISGnuRar, DRUGGIST AND ,porup-
CARY, 81 Maiket-next door TO The corner Of
Fourth street-h0s just received and offers for
sale, large variety Of fancy articles, drugs.
medicines, chemicals Patent medicines All
nertumery Having lately purchased in New
York ami Philadelphia ut low cash prices n LARGE
assortment OF hair brushes aud tooth brushes.
COMBS, nancy extracts, cologne water, toilet
soaps, hair preparations, &C., he is preparcd IN
sci them nj the original New York aid Philalel.
pima retail prices. lie keeps constantly on hand
nrge STOCK OF the most popular aud most reli.
able Patent medicines, all Of which be guarantees
70 DC the truly genuine, and warrants them
lresh and unauthorized. Ayers Sarsaparilla
and Cherry Pectoral, Jaynes' Expectorapt,
Jeynes' Alternative, Carminatve, vemifuee'
aud sauatlve Pills. Browns Essence of Ginger.
iiusoahe Magnesia, Browns Bronchial Troches,
hauway's Ready Relief, Tt bias Horse Liniment'
Roberts Horse Powder Hunts Liuiment. Woif,s
schnapps and brakes Plantation Btters, war
ranted genuine and sold at reduced prices
We would also call particular attention TO bis
family medicines, among which the following
preparations have been used for mauy wears
anu eau De relied on for their safe and effice
cious cures Bringhufst's Cough Syrup for
Coughs, Colds aud Asthma, is one of Tia hos,
remedies known for diseases of The Limos
Brlnghursfs Dyspeptic Pills, an excellent rene
ay Tor Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, sc. Bring.
hursts Anti-Billious Pills popular and des-
raole cure for Bilious Fevers, Jaundioe Costive.
ness, Head Aches, SC. Bringhurst's Blackberrv
Compound, an invaluable remedy for Cholic.
Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea, Gripping Pains, and
sum ner Complaints in children BriuRhurst,s
Kings Mixture, speedy and efiicacious ami.
cation for Pans, Bruises, Rheumatism, Chi.
plains Frosted Feet, Sc, and also Bringhursts
essence zee Of Jamaica Ginger, the popular msd-
Dlarrh@a- This preparation of Ginger. unlike
those disagreeable and useless nosirums solJ
under the same name, is prepared only from he
genuine bleached Jamaica Ginger.
Hasson's Compound Syrup of Tar, for Coupbs
Holds hcarseness, Asthma, Sore Throat, and All
the affections of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
20 cents per bottle ssn 14',f V'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION.
MoEDAY, DEcRMBER :, 1868



The VicR President called the Senate to order
at twelve o'clock noon.
The credentials Of Mes.rs Wiley and Van
Wrinkle, of West Virgins. OF Mr., II nderson. of
Missouri, and Of Mr.. Gonuess. Of California.
were presented. aud Messrs Henderson ani
Crnuess were swcrn 10, taking also the oath OF
loyalty.
Mr. Davis raised question of the right Of the
gentlemen claiming from West Virginia to take
seats in the body. He held that there was con
sttutionaly and legally no such State
After come debate, motion of Mr.. Davis, a
test question, that the gentleman from West
Virginia be sworn in, was carred-yeas 50,
nays 8.
MIR. LAue, of Indiana, gave not &c oil his in.
tcaiion hereafter to introduce III to repeal the
three hundred dollar clause of the enrolment
act, aud also OF bill to make an increase o.
nifty per cent. ia the pay of tbs officers and non
commissioned officers Of the army.
committee wss then appointed to wait on
the President, in conjunction with such comm,
tee as might be appointed by the Huuse, and in
form him that Congress was ready to proceed 1,
business
The Senate then adjourned
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
6 Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Al IL o'clock Emerson Eiheridgs, the Clerk
OF the House, called the Representatives to or
der, and said that he would proceed to call the
roll OF members, ind Of those only whose cre-
ientials showed that they were regularly elected
in accordance with the laws vi their Sntes, re-
spsclively, OR the laws OF ibs United States.
The CLERK then read the names OF nearly all
the States, ard sand thar other gentlemen ba
filed credentials which la not been placed IN
the roll because they did not show what, in the
opinion of the Ceik, was designed by the act OF
Congress of Marcu last
The names omitted from The roll were those OF
members from Maryland Virginia. West Virgin
IA, Oregon, Missouri, and Kansas.
Mr.. Dawes moved that the names Of the Ma
ryland members b. entered upon the roll, and
demanded the previous question.
Mr. J. C. Alien moved TO lay that motion on
the tables and the question being taken, it was
decided in the negatwe-yeas "a nays 81.
The resolution offered by Mr. Dawes was then
adopted, and the names Of the Maryland ielega-
tion ordered to be placed upon the roll.
MIR Davis, OF Maryland, offered resolution
to admit the names Of the Missouri members to
the roll, and this was also adopted.
similar course was pursued in relation Ia
the Representatives from Oregon, Kansas, and
West Virginia. all Of whose names we're thus or.
derod to be entered on the roll
A resolution was then offered to admit the
members from Virginia, which was agreed TO-
ELEcrloN OF SPEAKER
Ga motion of Mr.. washburue, the House then
proceeded to the election of a Speaker, pipa psce
Messrs Coliax, Cox, Dawson, Mallory, King,
and F. T. Blair were nominated
The House proceeded u vote, with the follow.
ing result-Alessrs. Pendleton, Dawes, Wads
worth, and Pomeroy acting as tellers
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

take immediate stsps for the exchange of pris.
Ouers.
MIR. lovejoy gave notice of bill to punish
siaveholders throughout the United States aud
Territories
Mr. Morrill, gave notice of bill 10 inform
Great Britain of the desire Of this Government
10 terminate the Reciprocity Tletty
The House then adjourned.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
GRAY Hair MISUNDERSTANDING prou.

NEWF AAtK11 ItuoVUI BW~-UdIWUbBB PTnVAnfod
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" London Hair Color Restorer and Dressins
" London Hair Color Restorer and Dressins .
" London Hair Color Restorer and Dreseins u
RESTORES GRAY HAIn WITHOUT DYEINo.
:, This discovery for the preservation Of bo
human hair is taking the lead Of ali hair nrsn ny
ralious, besides restoring the color and making
hair grow on bald heads, it is beautiful drpsaee
ing, Keeps the hair soft, smooth and flexible. RI.
moves any eruptive disease, Itching, scurf, Dan.
druii, &C. Many who were bald and gray have
preparation Large bottles, so cents six bottlso
$500 Sold by Or. Swayne 6 Son, $50 North
Sixth street, Philadelphia, to whom all oriors
snouiu os addressed sep25
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
DIED

MENDENHALL.-In this itg, On Tbursdo.
Dec. 10. 1868, lisrrY, iofant Iaupb,ar >,
Cyrus and Minerva MeldOnhali, soeg II, ~
months. The friends of the family Sro =. ~
speetfully invited to attend the funeral s,' ~
her parents residence, No. 628 East Sixth ~, .,
ca saturday afternoon, at two O'Clock, WIKI
cut further notice. "''u-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
FOR THE ARMY AND NAVY
EVANS &c HASSALI.
MILITARY FURNISHERS,
PHILADELPHIA.

Banners Rosimsntal and Company Flags, Swords
sashes Belts Peasants, Epaulees Hats Caps, CAuteons
Haversacks. Camp chests, Field Gcses Spurs, soyei
celebrated Camp Kit, and every thing pertaining to th
ompeio outbt Of Army and Navy Officers
A liberal discount allowed to tbe.tade
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

SEVEN TINES sEvEN.-LoNdINa FOR HoMg.
l.
song Of boat:
There was once n boat on a billow;
Lightly she rocked To her port Remote,
AND the loam was white In her wake like SNOW,
AND heF rall mast bowed when the breeEs would blow
And bend like a wand Of willow.
H.
shaded mine eyes one day wben a boat
went out eourtssying over tho billow;
marked her course till, dancing mote;
She faded out 10 the Quilt foam
And stayed behind in the dear loved hona:
And my thoughts all day were about the boat
Ard my dreams upon the pillow.
III.
pray you hear my song ola bost
For 1t IN but short;
My boat You thall Dad none ftirer ahoAt,
In river port
Long Looked out Tor The lad She bore.
On the open desnlats sea,
Anu think lie sailed to the heavenly shore
For he came not bach to me
An me-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11

song Of a nest;
There was once nest In "A hollow
Down In the mosses and knot grass messed,
50 soft and VAIN and full to the hftm;
Netehes leaned over Ia purple and dim
With buuereup buds TO follow.
v.
pray you hear my song Of a nest,
Tor II Is not long
Aeu small Lever light, in summer quest
- The bushes among
Shall never light on prouder sitter
tafer nestinl nor ever know
A softer sound than their tender twitlsr
That wnd-like did come and 20
VI.
had nestful once of my own,
All happy, happy II
Right dearly loved them but when they were grown
They spread out their wings to ny--
One after one they hsw away
Far up to The heavenly blue,
10 the better country, the upper day,
And wish was going, to-
VII
play you, what Is The nest to me-
My empty nestf
Ana what Is the shore where / stood to SEQ
My boat sa down to the westf
Can call that home where anchor yet,
Though my good man has sailedf
Gan call that home where my nest wa. set
Now all It's hops hath hlledi
NAY but the port where my sailOr went
- And the land where my nesilings be-
There is the home whore my thoughts are sent,
The only hume for me-
Alma
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
Gentlemen d Tie nous. i Rlprsmlaiige,

To-day will be marked in American history as
the opening Of Congress destined to face and
settle the most important questions of the CEN
tury, and during whore existence tie rebellion.
which has passed its culmnation will, beyond
all question, thanks to our army and navy, and
Administration die deserved death Not only
Will your constituents watch with the strietest
scrutiny your deliberations here, but the friends
of liberty, to the most distant lands, will be in
terested spectators Of your acts in this greater
Than Roman forum. l invoke you To approach
these grave questions with the calm thoughtful
ness OF statesmen, freeing your discussions from
that acerbity which delays instead of advancing
legislation, aud with unshaken reliance on that
Divine Power, which gave victory 10 those who
formed TINS Union, aud can give even greater
victory to those who are seeking to save II from
destruction by the hand of the parricide and
traitor. invoke you also to remember that
sacred truth, which all history verifes, that
they who RUE uot in Righteousness shall perish
from the earth" Thanking you with grateful
heart for this distinguished mark of your conf
deuce aud regard, ami appealing to you all for
that support and forhearance by the aid of which
alone eau hope to succeed, am now ready 10
take the oath OF Office and enter upon the duties
you have assigned me-.
Mr. +. b. Washburue, being the senior mem
Der OF the House, advanced to the area in front
OF the Speakers chair and administered the ne "
oath Of office to the Speaker who then proceed.
cd TO administer the same cato to tie members
of the House.
Mr. Stevens, during the swearing in of the
members, objected 10 thu reception OF the gen.
tlemGn from Louisiana.
The House refused to allow the oath TO be al.
MIN stored, and the case Was referred for exam
nation.
After further discussion upon several contest
ed points connected with the swearinr in of del
egations.
The House then adjourned.