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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
THE UNION.
nnopN lsLAND ANp pELAwAnr conrAnrn.

RHODE ISLAND AND DELAWARE COMPARED
In 1890 the population of Rhode Island
was 69,llO, and that of Delaware 59O9G.
In 1860 the former numbered l74.G2O. the
latter ll2,2l6. Thus, from 100 to lsGO, tho
ratio of increase of population of Rhode
Island was 1926 per cent, and oil Delaware.
s9.SS. 1.-THE same relative rate of increase
for the next, as for the last seventy years
the population in 1880, would be al 2l3.
and of Delaware, 2l3074. Thus in lIgO
Rhode Island numbered but lOOl4 more
than Delaware, e2,404 more in 1860. and nj
the same ratio of increase, 228.l3s more in
1880. such has been and would be the
effect of slavery in retardng the increase of
Delaware, as compared with Rhode Island.
Census Table, 1860, No. H.
The population of Rhode Island per
square mile in 1880, was 52.l5. and in 1880,
1871 that of Delaware, 27.S7 in 1890, and
1898 in 1860. The absolute increase OF
population of Rhode Island per square mile.
from 1890 to lsG0, was sO.7g, and from 1880
to 1860, 2O.14 that of Delaware. from l7g0
TO lsG0 was 25.05, and from 1850 to 1850,
9.7G. Clb)
AREA.-rhe area of Rhode Island is
BOG square miles, and OF Delaware, 100.
being Is per cent, or much more than one
their respective ratios of increase, per suunre
mile, from 1890 to 1850, aud reversing their
areas, the population of Rhode Island in
1860, would have been 2S3,lG5 and of Della,
ware, ls,2GS.
In natural fertility OF soil Delaware is far
superior to Rhode Island, the seasons much
more favorable for crops and stock, and with
more than double the number of acres OF
arabic land
PRoGREss OF EALTm.-3y Census Table
33 and 3G (omitting commerce), il appears
that the products of industry as given. viz.
of agriculture, manufactures, mines and fish.
cries, were that year in Rhode Island, of the
value of $52, 100000, or $500 per capita. and
in Delaware, SlG,l00,000, or SLAB per can
tia. That is, the average annual value Of
the product of the labor of each person IN
Rhode Island is greatly more thnn double
that of the labor of each person in Della
ware. including slaves. This, we have seen,
would make the value of the products Ol
labor in Rhode Island in 1880, Sl32, 1886
aud in Delaware, only 30,lG9,5s2, notwith-
standing the far greater area and superior
natural advantages of Delaware as compared
with Rhode Island.
As 10 the rate of increase the value of
the products of Delaware in 1850 was
ShsO4,992 in 1850, sic, 100000 and in
Rhode Island, in 1850, S24,28s,O ss, and in
1860, S52,l0O,OOO Table ., Treas. Rep
1856, exhibiting n large difference in tic
ratio IN favor of Rhode Island.
Ry Table 3G, p. 1906, Census of 1850, the
cash value of the farm lands Of Rhode Is
land in 1860 was Sl93S5 573, or S37.3O per
acre (5l9,699 acres) and of Delaware,
S3l ,42G,35I, or S3l.39 per acre (l,00l, 295
acres) Thus, if the farm lands of Delaware
were of the cash value of those of Rhode
Island per acre, it would increase the value
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

During the past few days, the atmo'-
phere has been as prolific of rumors of
war and military movements MS the clouds
have been full of rain. Almost every
person you meet in the streets knows
something more and better than anybody
else, concerning army matters ; and it is
really distressing to see with what avidity
the public will drink in for truth these ten
thousand wild and foolish reports that
pass from lip to lip and from ear to ear.
The popular mind is thus kept constantly
in a state of anxiety and agitation, with
out one single fact upon which to base its
) disquietude or apprehensions.
Without attempting to follow mp these
idle rumors of victory and defeat with all
their numberless imaginary incidents OF
startling import, we herewith give such
condensed items of current events ms are
generally accepted as facts
The rebels still occupy the heights Of
Fredericksburg, and the reported crossing
of the river by Hooker is denied on the
best authority.
The rebel General Lee officially an
nounces the death of Stonewall jackson
on Sunday afternoon, from the effects o.
amputation and pneumonia.
Official information has been received Al
Richmond confirming the death of Majoi
Gen. Van Dorm, at Spring Hill, Tenn, OF
the It'll instant.
The army of Gen. Banks has been di
vided into three parts, of which one is en-
gagged in fortifying 0pelousas, another is
in the Atchafalaya river, and the third is
at Baton Rouge.
The facts connected with the flag o
truce sent over by General Lee, on Wed
nesday morning, are, as stated by himself
that he had exhausted his medicines, sur
gical appliances and hospital stores fol
the wounded, and asking for fresh sup
plies. These were sent over by the wa,
of United States Ford. The truth of tn,
report is now satisfactorily ascertainet
that some of our wounded who were lying
in the woods around Charlottesville wer,
burned to death The woods were free
by our own and the enemys shells, ant
the flames spread rapidly until the rain
fell.
The rebel viNian-digham has been sen
fenced by the military court to be impri
soned for two years at the Dry Tortuga
in the Gulf of Mexico. 1t is rumore,
that the President has changed the sen
tence from Tortugas to the rebel lines
where the distinguished culprit can enio,
the companionship of his traitor friends.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

INDIAN MIssIoNARY-TRNITY CnAPgL.-
Interesting meetings were held on Mond y
afternoon and evening Of this week at Trim
ny Chapel, in this city Rev. Dr. Breck
brother toe the pastor of Trinity Parishl
who has for nearly a quarter Of century
been missionary among the Northwest lu-
dians, was present on these occasions, pre-
ierring the claims of this religious enterprise
10 our people. The afternoon meeting was
set apart for Sunday School children teach
ers, &c. and the attendance was quite large.
Tho ceremonies consisted OF the reading Of
portions Of the Church service, singing by
the pupils and choir, and an address by the
Missionary.
DIR. Breck's remarks to the children fixed
their close attention, as his language was
adapted 10 their understanding He consi-
dered children as missionaries who, al
though they can not leave their homes and
20 iuto the wild forests, can by their pray
ers and offerings do great deal in the
spread of the Gospel among the ignorant
pagan. The missionary exhibited several
specimens Of Indian manufactures, such as
leggings, pouches, hoods, &C., &C., besides a
small war club, highly decorated, and the
skin of an otter much ornamentod, which
is considered as kind of preventive of evil
to the owner, or rather us guardian angel
As the Indians become enlightened. they
bring these foolish and idoatrous things to
IaI
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

approved July fourteen, eighteen hundred and ,ixtv
shall he construed 70 Include ny ship, vessel or i
Ia from any port or place south vi aiexeo down h, @
Including Aspinwal and Panama. ." "na
Sec o. And be u further enacted Thatlu liam ~ q,
duties imposed by Law there shall DO eyed mi e
eeted upon printing paper unszud, used for books s
newspapers exclusively, twenty per centum ad vao
upon sudlac sud Htirllac the same duties now inn
upon gum shellac upon polishing powdere ofa ds
TONS Frankfort black, and Berlin, uhueso AZ AMI ~
blue, lwsnty-nv per eeutum ad vRiorom ~ WASH
&c., q. And be II ftirih'r enacted That from and an,
tho passage " this act the duty on petroleum and c
Illuminating oii crude aud not refined when n,r w,
from foreign countries in crude state shall b. ta
per coutum ad valorem aud nOmore '"enV
Sec. 7. and Dc Il Orther enaaed That from ana af,.
the passage Of this act there SHALL b. allowed r,h
frelgn sapetre manufactured into gunplwder in ~
United staes aud exported thersfrom, equal In aomnt
tho duty paid the foreign sAltpee IRON whls h, 70
he manufactured, to be ascefiatned under such
shall b. prescribed by the secretary Of the rraasr ~
and more Provided, That tll Der ceuhim nn NY
amount VI all drtwgacks 50 allowed shall DO retained m
the Of thu United stalos by the collectors IA I'M TIKI
drawbacks respectively. 'e 'uea
iApprOTod, March 3, 1868.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
SLAVERY IN DnLAwARr.

We give herewith, an article from the
May number of the Continental Monthly, in
which is contrasted the progress of free
Rhode Island, with the snail pace advance
ment of slave Delaware, in all that pertains
to the substantial interests of the people.
The article is from the pen of Hon. Robert
j. Walker formerly Senator from Mississip.
pii Mr.. Folks Secretary of the Treasury,
and Mr.. Buchanans Governor of Kansas.
Mr.. Walker thus stepping fresh from the
ranks of democratic power and influence.
may be considered excellent authority. He
is well known, and acknowledged to be one
of the most able statesmen in the late loco.
foco party. Read what he says of slavery
and its blighting influence upon the growth
and prosperity OF our State:
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
t.ocAA AFFAIRS.

RonRnRY.-0n MSulnt moi. inr, between
and o'elocb the wife VI Mr EiwYrd Wchb
left her residence in Market street u, w.on lj,h
and 18th streets, 10 aooompany lady acquan-
lance to the depot, who desired to leave for
Philadelphia in the quarter Of Z train. On re-
turning to her residence she discovered that her
gold watch and chain had been taken from Its
case over tho bureau. She summoned her
domcstics, but could gain no information con-
corning it. subsequently one Of said dOmestics
went to her apartment and discovered
that her trunk had been broken open, her
clothes tossed about in confusion, aud between
81 aud SIS, all the money she possessed, abstract
ed therefrom. Suspicion Immediately rested on
a stranger who had been observed by Mrs W.
lurking near the door Of the premises when she
left, aud who is supposed to have entered by
means Of a false night latch key.
CutEF OF COpPERnEADs.-H +. Askew, one
of Jeems Buchauan's postmasiers has been mp
pointed Chief Of the tribe of Copperhoads in this
city, in place Of G. NJ. Almond. resigned AS
DR.. Askew did'Hi get appointed 10 Ii position in
the United States Hospital, perhaps he concluded
that he had better turn in Mt once with HIS cop
perhead friends and take such office as
they Ind to give him. Hence he became hoir to
Mr.. Almonds leavings.
DR. Rowgwl be Mt Mrs. Jolnson's No .
East 9TH street, on the 96h of May remaining
for one month DURING which time he can be CON
suited ON diseases of the Eye, Ear, Tnroat and
Catarrah. The following speaks for itself:
THESToN, Sept, lG, 1862
DB. ROwE-Sir; The operation performed by
you upon me for strabismus for cro3s-e yea,) with
which l was born, has resulted TO the entire
satisfaction Of. myself and friends | beg leave
to ndd this to the many testimonials you already
possess of your skill ia this branch of your pro-
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
a CHANGE OF SENTIMENT.


Since the great battle of Fredericksburg.
by the gallant HooKER, there has been a very
perceptible charge going on in the tone OF
the comprehend press, and copperhead ora
tors. Doubtless these slayeocracy begin to
SEQ and feel that ut last, the army of the
Potomac is commanded by fighting Gene
ral, who means to take Richmond and drive
out the rebel army from Virginia, in the
shortest possible time. The repentant SEN
fences of these vile political sinners come
to us in every mail, and from some of the
most able of the copperhead press. Here
with we give an extract from the journal
Of Commerce, which contains more of IN.
triotic sentiment and true loyalty than is
generally found in that sheet 1t has So
long advocated sympathy with treason and
rebellion that it had become the political
bible and text book of the comprehend edi-
tor of the Gazette of this city, who is
set down rs no better than u common trai.
tor by almost every truly loyal man in Del
aware. After speaking Of HooGER's move
ments, the journal Of Commerce, says: =
Z" We call on conservative men in all parts
Of the land To raise their voices now against
every proposal for peace and disunion. Ii
is the time when lofty patriotism demands
the greatest sacrifices; when the Amerlcnu
heart must be reused to the poblest actions
We know that the future is dark with the
leadership which we have, and must have .
but we know that the true, the only princi-
pie of action now is firm, unwayerng sun.
port of the Constitution and the constitn-
tional authorities; and if tho people speak
out in their might to-day, their voice will
be heard, and the war will yet be made to
result in the overthrow of rebellion, while
the peaceful contents of the ballot-box will
result in the everlasting demolition of the
radiealism which has plunged us into this
new abyss of sorrow. Every energy must
now be strengthened and exerted. What
will you!do if you think Of disnnion DO
you know what will become of Missouri. OF
brave, noble, faithful old Kentucky, of Ma
ryland, Of Washington itself? Ifyou could
do nothing more than stand on the defensive
aud hold your lines from the Atlantic TO the
Pacific against the hosts of our enemies for
two years. until We anpace n stronger Adj
mlnlstrallon IN power, You must do that
But you can do more than that. 1t is not Il
party war, IL is not n radical war, it is NOT
an abolition war, strong as the efforts have
been, OF the radical party, to make il such.
IL your country's war, and the peace to he
won must be Union peace. That and that
alone must be the aim, the desire. the vow
of every true man"
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
HASSON'S
Compound Syrup of Tar,

For Coughs, Colds, lloarseness, Sore Throat, No.
w. AiPPiNGOTT, Druggist, I'll Market Street,
Has boon appointed agent for this preparation in pacs Of
q H. Ihonpson who has b heretofore Sole Agent 70
wilmington, but owing to the removal OF tn, proprietor
TO Philadelphia the agency has been transferred 10 Mr.
lPpncoil wac VIII always keep large supply Of II
sale rle AZ T. MclNALl's Erus Store and at J. j. GAL.
LAullEWs Drug store, Price 70 cts. per bottle
The popularity Of this preparation may Induce di.
honest and unprncpled to mako Imitation,
teluenty AL should ask for HAssON's COMPOUND
sNkur " TAR. my l5.0m
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

"a A soRREL MARE, nYa yo,ra OLD, about uf
Glf545A teen hands high, we'll bfokan 10 single and
syVN ll9unle harness, aud would make a good sad-
-AAl5--A-de horse with practice. Hack uorss AZ.
teen hands high sal hlnily horse and woud make
good iarl or draugh horse. Also heavy three Surfing
Dearborn, In good order curtains nsw If fhs horses ar
not sold before the 10th inst thoy will lie ofre AZ M
Agricultural Fair on that da.. '''''e4 " 49,
May 7, i863.-mays-It vminsisn.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
Gray Hair Restored Badness Prevent.
DIED

llOFFMAN.-.Iu Philadelphia, on Monday, May
lth, WM. I. lloFfMAa, in the 3slh year Of
his age. His relatives aud friends are re-
specially invited to attend his funeral from
The residence of his father iu-h law, King Dol
bow, South west corner Of Fourth aud Orange
streets, Wilmington, Del, on Saturday after
noon, May 10th, at 4 O'Clock.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

AGRICULTURAL ExuBlTloN.-The Spring
Fair Of the New Castle County Agricultu-
raj Society, will positively take place on
their grounds in this city, on Wednesday
the 10th inst. 1t is expected that there
will be very interesting time, as the dis
play of stock and implements will be large.
The trial of speed in the afternoon will be
we'll sustained Farmers and others having
stock to dispose Of, should make arrange
ments TO bring it to the exhibition, rs an
excellent opportunity will he offered to dis
pose of it on advantageous terms. Mr.
Kelley, of Philadelphia, will be attendance
for the purpose of purchasing two hundred
horses for the army Let the farmers o.
New Castle county come to the Fair, and
bring their stock with them, and beside,
helping to make creditabe display it will
he found highly profitable.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

An ACT to modify existing laws Imposing du,. al, ia,
porte and'for other pr-roses

ports, and'for other purposes.
Re ii endciedby he Senate aud House Of
Of he unhed SAFES Of Anlerica IN C5ngress ass a,J
That all goods wares, and merchandise now In mill
stores or bonded warehouses; which dulles are uun,
having been In bond than QUE yoar and ,ss ,,
Tires years, when the not entitled IAN ar increasn
temporarily the duties Imports aud for other pntnose
approved July fourteenth, eighteen huudrod and siSt
lwO went into eleo may be entered or communion AMI
the bonds cancelled at any time before the rt dav M
June next on pay ment Of the duties at the rates
ny the act Aforesaid aud all and parts of aes
slseht with tbs provisions Of this act are hereby repe
Bee. = Anu oe a Juffher eRGcied, That section fourteen
o. an aet entitled IAN act Increasing temporarily The d
ea on Imports and for other purposesh approved july
fourteenth, eighteen hundred aud slxty-two DO and tl
shne y hereby modified 70 allow cotton ana rlw
sk as eeed from scoeoon Of the gioWth or paduc" Of
countries beyond tho Cape Of Good Hope 10 10 eyspt
from apy additional duty when lmpnrtei from places tIis
tbs passage Of this act. ~ "'
Sec. y AMI b. IL further eRacled That 50 much of An
sc. entitled AN ae 70 authorize protection to be given
y citizens the United States, who ay discover epilr
guano' approved Augu-t tishuen, eight o.. ltuadr-I
anu uy.iH, as prohibits tho export thereof Is nersy
hupenued IN relation 10 all persons who have compiled
with tha PROVISIONS OF seatun second of said act 1f is
yeais rom ana AFTER ldy foureonth, eighteen huddtcd
sec l. And b. il further esafied That tho proviso In
section hleen Of an act entitled IAN increasing tenn
pofay the duties On IMPORTS and for other purposesn
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

REPoRT OF THE COMMITTEE oN THE Cox
Duct OF THE WAR.-Through the polite
ness Of the Hon. Judge FISHER, we are in
possession Of the FIRST part of the Report Of
the Committee on the conduct of the War
as authorized by Congress. The entire re-
port will be embraced in three parts OF
books, the two latter of which are now in
progress of printing and will be distributed
as soon as ready. Judge FISHER desires us
TO say that those persons who have received
Part |, will in due time be furnished with
the remaining parts of tho work. 1t isa
valuable document, aud will take its place
upon the shelves of the Library IT'S the best
and most accurate compendous history of
the war, that will, perhaps, he written for
many years. We return our thanks to Judge
FISHER for his kind attention.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15
CALEB SAGER,
Steward State Lunalic Asylum.
DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry.

THE GREATEST KNOWN REMEDY for
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Bronchitis, Night Swea's, Pains. breast or
si'le) Nervous Debility, lloopug Cough, Restless
Nights, Blood Splitting lIoars,ness, all Pdimou-
nry Complaints. Volumes might he filed with
proof from oil parts Of the world, to prove that
10 remedy Inns ever been discovered in the whole
history OF medicine thnt acts so prompt even in
the worst cases of pulmonary disease good
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position for active exercise, is to follow its
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articles put oui by persons totally ignorant Of
the science of medicine. in theory or practice,
and your case been neglected, the cough deep,
with puIulpnt and hloody txpoctoratiOn pain
and oppression, s0fO throat, diarrbmI, night
sweats, fever, pstched skin. you will find in Dr.
Swaynes Compound your only hope of cure. 1t
the bowels are cOs;ive, or headache accompanies
your disease, IL dose of Swayncs SaIsaparlla
and Tar Fills will remove it. Thirty years ex-
perience aud the increasing popularity Of "Dr
SrdyRe Mfficiaf1' are convincing proof Pro
pared only by DR.. Swayne 4 Scr, $50 Sixth
street, aeoyc Viue, Philadelphia
Sold by all Druggists and dealers in Medicines
Sec advertisement. MAYS 1y.
letter, Scald-Head, Itch, Blotohes,
All Eiuptlons OF the skin, Chronic Erysipelas
of the Face, Old Ulcers, of long standing, that
put Mt defiance every other mode Of treatment,
are permancptly cured by abr. Swaynes All
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Son. $50 Sixth st above Viuc, Philadelphia.
N. u. skcptics doubtng the wonderful cura.
tive properties Of "DR. swAYNE's ALI nnALlSa
OisrMENT," and "PASAoEA," are referred to
co., Clayton of Midiletown, Delaware, n gentle
man whose yeraciiy DO one can doubt
Mays ly.
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The only attcsted article that will absolutely re-
store the Hair TO its original color and beauty.
causing it to grow where il has fallen off or he.
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$50 Sixth street, above Vine, Philadelphia
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-15

GENTLEMAN in New Jersey, named speer
eulllVales the Portugal Snmbnci, n rare Crane.
from which he makes an excellent wine. without
the use OF sugar or spirit, that il becoming cele
braied among the medical gentlemen in our
large cities, aud used in the hospitals a. a su-
Perior article. Physicians recommending il Ms
AN Invaluable article for weakness and general
debility. Il is n very gentle siimulant, and at
Tue same time rich nutritive wine, possessing
tue virtues that make ii valuable for weakly per
sous and for general family use al this Season OF
me yedr. Some of cur doctors say it is superior
to port or other wines, NJ J, Ere. Post
Our Druggists have been getting soiIe that is
iour years oil direct from the vineyard in New
Jersey. Ii is called Speer's nambuei wine. md
the price is low, which brings it within the reach
oil all classes. 1t is said to be excellent for
females and has already been ordered by parties
IN Europe, who regard it superior to French
wines. mar.lb-iw
JEFFERSON PABK.-The purchasers Of the lots
at the sale of Mr.. j.. 4. Head, last week, have
acted promptly on his proposition to donate a
Park 81 by l25 feet, in the centre of tho square,
ana organized on Monday evening by the ap-
polntment Of Trustees and adopted the title of
JEFFERSON PARE ASSOCIATION. Messrs. Brad
ford, Pickles and Day, were elected Trustees,
and were directed to prepare rules for tho gov
eminent of the Association and proceed Of once
to enclose the square, plant trees, &c, towards
which Mr.. Head generously donated SlO0
The new city Reservoir will give an ample sup.
ply Of water to this section, and the idea of
"Fountain" has been suggested, which will no
doubt be adopted as Soon as practicable. This
location is more desirable as q public square
than any we have heard spoken Of, bat wo pre-.
sumo the popular voice would decide against any
such appropriation of public funds at this time,
nevertheless the fortunate owners of this pro-
perry can enjoy the benefits Of square" at a
very tiAing expense.
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