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Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-03-05
THE CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.

Secretary CHASE presided at the meeting of The Chris
an Commission in the Representative hail. Washington
on the 22d instant; and Hon Mr. Maynard NJ c. of Ten
nessee Gov. Pollock, Of Pennsylvania; Rev Dr. Taylor
and Rev. Mr. Duryea, of New York; Gen. Howard, u s.
army, Admiral Foote and Others made enthusiastic ad
dresses The address of Mr. Durea thus spoken of by
correspondent: Distinguished statesmen express, the
opinion that Mr. Duryea's speech has been surpass
ed in Washington, and but twice equalled We
have only space for the noble letter from the President
read by Mr. Chase at the opening of the meeting as fol-
lows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, FEB 90 1863
MY DEAR SIR Your note by which you, as General
Superintendent Of the United Ststes Christian Commits
son invite me to preside at meeting to be held this day.
at the ball Of the House of Representatives in this city
received.
While for reasons which deem sufficient must de-
cline to preside, cannot withhold my approval of the
meeting and it's worthy objects hatever shall be- sin
cerey and in Gods name devised for the good of the sol
des and in their hard spheres Of duty scarcely
i to be blessed And whatever shall tend to turn our
prudices and eaouses incident great nations trou
be such ours and to fix upon the vast and long
enduring quences for veal for woe which are TO
result from the struggle and especially sire, ghen our
reliance upon the Supreme Being for the final triumph of
the right, cannot but be we'll for all
The birthday Of WASHINGTON and the Christian Sab.
bath coiGc'dng this year. and suggesting together the
highest interests of his life and Of that TO come is
propitious for the meeting proposed.
Your obedent servant, A. LINCOLN
Rev. ALEXANDER REED.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-03-05
AN ICE BRIDGE AT NIAGARA

For the third time in the history Of Canada the Nsyar.
river at its junction with Lake Ontario has been braged
with ice The third bridging of the river commenced at
o'clock on Monday afternoon, and yesterday morning
parry OF seventeen or eighteen half Of whom we're ladies'
came over from Youngstown to Niagara The river i.
oIogea WIN ice from its mouth up 10 the farm OF Mr.
Carroll distance Of abouttw and half miles The sight
as beng one of urpasing beauty and grandeur
ahu wei worth Journey to The of the jam"
was prevalence Of south winds for few days and then
sudden change to the north the fret forcing the icc
Down the upper Lakes into the river which prevented
by the pprth winds from getting into Lake Ontario
81. Catheriaes Joursai, Fsb,l5h.
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DISORDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

We hear sad and humiatng reports issys the Boston
Journal) from our own correspondent and from other
Sources OF the conduct of Of troops which were
landed at St Helena Island Is CO. under Gen. Foster The
mildest statement Of the affair find in let er pb;.haa
in the Traveller, written by soldier in one Of thu tvo
Massachusetts regiments which form part of the CORPS
who says:
Inc DAY afer we landed the troops came in colision
with the backsthe soldiers rapacous the negroes na
pendent and uncv the result that the blacks were
driven on 70 the ether end OF the island and their houses
burned and their contents destroyed 1t was mos a;s
graceful Affair." and Gen Hunter justly indignant at tho
has put the most rig camp restrictions ON both
officers aud men this island
Nagee IS at present in command Of the forces on
ns sanu lie mas issued special order ceDsuring the
recent acts of vandalism of the soldiers and orer;ng com
manding officers to cause the arrest of ocers and
moWn o be prlvy to the outrage Groans were given in
the various camps for Gen. Hunter at the close of the even
ing dress sparade Sunday
Much Lfeelng has been shown by The soldiers on the
island and there has been talk regiments
about laying down their Gen Foster is expected
back from Newbern in day two when expect hines
will be Strengthened out"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-03-05
CLOSE OF CONGRESS.

The Thirty-seventh Congress Of the United States
yesterday came to an end by constitutional limita-
tion, and adjourned without day.
Never before in the history of the Government
has Congress assembled under circumstances SO
difficult and momentous. The exactions made on its
intelligence, its business capacity and its patriotism
have been great beyond all precedent, and it is not
too much to say that the measures it has adopted
unexampled for the magnitude Of the issues they
involve.
That in some respects Congress thus called to
act should have fallen below the height of its mis-
sion was perhaps to have been expected from the
infrmity which attaches as to all men, SO also to
legislators, when we consider the limitations of
human wisdom and virtue. 1t was the misfortune
of the present Congress that its members were
summoned duties of which there was no foresight
on the part of the people when they were chosen
to transact business for the nation The course of
events thrust upon men who had been selected with
paramount reference to issues of political agita
ton the tremendous responsibilities of a gigantic
war arising between States bound to common
allegiance under common Constitution-a war
plusguana civile. For time the spirit of party
seemed to have been abashed in the presence of
events SO novel, affecting, and momentous, but in
the latter terms of its sessions this spirit resumed
an unhappy prevalence over its discussions its de-
liberatons, and its decisions Party received the
homage and the devotion which were due only to
country, and, at time when the undivided energies
of the nation should have been concentrated on the
work before it, we have seen measure upon measure
pressed with untimely zeal to hurried consumma.
ton, and sometimes with the indirection belonging
to the "cankers of peace" rather than with the
singleness of eye which, incumbent at all times,
became the highest of duties at the present critical
period of the Republic.
But it is no part of our present purpose to write
the epitaph of the Congress which has just expired
Impartial history will sum up and appreciate the
results of its labors and record with pride that in
day Of surprising trial there were some at least
of its members who understood their epoch"
however little their counsels may have weighed in
determining the form and the complexion of some
among the measures finally adopted.
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proceed to his confirmation, II for no other
because of the signal illustration it will afford in
rebuke of the mistaken servlity of those who have
thought to please the President by always insisting
on an unquestioning" concurrence with him in
his war policy. We have here candidate for tile
highest diplomatic honors who takes the liberty of
dissenting from the policy Of the President until
that policy is altered to suit him, who is ready to
serve his country " in the field" when he can at
the same time serve his reputation, who carps at
the General in-Chief whom the President has
chosen to carry out his military ideas, and who
ends by mocking at the Premier of the Admins
tration under which he has constantly held, and
proposes still to hold, high and lucrative appoint
ments.
We are the more anxious that the Senate should
proceed to confirm the Presidents nomination in
the case of Major Gen. Clay with all dispatch, be-
cause We are not without apprehension that, if
suffered to remain much longer at large in Wash
ington, his great influence with the President
Especially if the proclamation Of last September
22d was issued for the reason we have surmised)
may lead to the summary dismissal of Gen. Hal
leck and the appointment of Gen. Benjamin f.
Butler in his stead. We frankly confess that we
do not favor any such change in the Office of Gene
ral-in- Chief, notwithstanding the high military
qualities ascribed to Gen Butler by the distin-
guished phrenologist, Prof Fowler, who has re-
Gently subjected that officers bumps to scientific
manipulation which attest vast quantity of unde-
veloped capacty sufficient 10 secure success in al
most any profession, (unless we except the clerical,
because of his imputed lack in the organ of reve-
renee, which Mr.. Fowler found to be hollow in
stead of protuberance.) We hope we shall not be
suspected of intending any disrespect to Gen. But
ler or to the science of phrenology if we avow a
preference for Gen. Hallecks retention in the
place he now holds, though we could wish that he
might conquer his pro-slavery" prejudices where
they stand in the way of the military advancement
Of such eloquent speakers and complete letter
writers Mr.. Clay
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THE NATIONAL CoNsCRIpTIoN BILL

II is known TO readers that the bill for the enroll
ment and drafting Of the militia to be employed at the
discretion of the President in the pending war; includes
only those who within the ages Of twenty and oryve
among the persons subject to its operation 1t has been
usual to take the term Of eighteen years the initial point
of the military age In drawing up similar bills. But the
trainers Of the pending have thought that
persons between tho age Of eighteen and twenty years have
not attained such degree Of physical vgor would en-
able them to endure the hardshps of the service equally
with those Of slightly advanced period in fs In
this they seem, however, to have mscacuated as the
greater activity Of the vital force in the period embraced
between the eighteenth and twentieth year affords better
propyacc against the diseases and hardshps incident to
the soldiers life than found in the maured strength
of the period embraced between twenyone and forty
years Of age This fact has been brought to our attention
by Mr. Il. b. ELLIOTT the able Actuary of the United
States Sanitary Commission, who in the hope that Con-
gress may STILL in the closing hours of the session. amend
the bill in this regard has submitted to for publication
the following table pr pared from the best sttanabe data
showing the ratio of mortality per 1000 of tbs strength
ut the aforementioned periods Of life among the noncom-
mssoned officers and prvaes of certain portions of the
British armies for the ten years from 1st April 1897 to
3Ist March, 1S47."
pr Nor
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MuTINY OF A NEGRO CREW.

The negro Of the ship Lncy Thompson NUT MED
the ship about to sail from the harbor Of New York
Wednesday sharp struggle occurred, in VIII ch the
mate Mr. Backsock, was knocked down and struck with
Delaying PIN Capt. Crocker seeing his danger fred bis
pistol and wounded of the muiineers when the whole
gang driven forward The hsrbor police then arrested
the mntneara sxteen in number -.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof. Edward d. Porter, Principal
SESSI0NS--1S63

The buildings and grounds have been placed In CON.
plee order and filled up with furniture especially
adapted fnr the comfort aud convenience Students
Rooms furnished for the older boys in Colleges for
private study free from the confusion and restraint OF
school rom
Tho Course OF obstruction is thorough and practical
designed to NJ young for admission best Col
eg fer the active duties Of the farm shop
lug house.
y the lihbrality Of the Board Of rusees the Academy
Is furnished with Library Of 10000 Volumes and ono Of
this best collections OF Chemical aud Philosophical appa-
ratus In tha United siaes-thus AIordng facilities
acquiring complete Scientific aud Mathematical eluca
lion far superior to most schools in our country.
The beat Teachers will be employed, and labor
spared to trnr the proper, moral mental aut physical
training 81 tic young entrusted to his Terms
moderate. For circulars and information address
EDWARD d. PORTER,
ADJ Newark Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
ID. CHANDLER,
M % r g H A Vt TAIL OR
ALL Enn

NUs Jul NNsHTEACN NETeGI,
WILMINGTON
Invites the early attention of his friends and
customers to his
New Stock of Cloths, Cassim eres
and Vestings,
Of every desirable style and quality, 10 suit all
classes Of buyers.
My assortment of NEW SPRING GOODS for
gentlemen and youths wear, is now complete,
and embracing every variety that will be
fashionable during the pre- sent season.
They will be made to order at moderate
prices for cash mar 10
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09

AL OfuInduCB
To authorize lean and appropriate the for the
erection Of additional Water Works aud Reservoir.
Sec he 1t ordained by the City Council Of Whining
tom (hree ourths Of the members eoncunng) that the
Finance Committee be and they hereby authorized to
borrow not less than par the credit of the city the
sum Of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars for which inter
at the rate OF six per ceat per shall be paid
half yearly the rst day Of February and first day Of
August aud payable In Twenty yeArs, and Carfeat s
therefor in Tile usual form Of Certificates OF City Loan
shall bs issued in such amounts the lender may re-
uure, hut not for any less than fifty dollars.
Sec ?. Be 1t further otdaned That the sum OF money
borrowed under the authority of this Ordinance " here
by appropriated tor building additional Water Works
new Reservoir and laying pipes in the eity OF Whining
ton accordance with the act passed ut Dover March
18th, 1865.
Passed at tho City Hall May %, 1868,
JOHN NJ. TURNER,
President Of the City Council
Attest, T.. T. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Republican copy. ie2At,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
A Speoial Ordinance

Approprlatng money for Streets, for the year eighteen
huulred and sxty-three.
Whereas, the sum appropriated for repairing and
cleansing streets for the year eighteen hundred and sixty
three is insufficient to tile expenses for said year,
aud il has become necessary to make further appropr-
alton for said year Therefore,
lie il ordained by tue City Council of Wilmington,
Sec, That tho sum Of twenty-five hundred dollars he
and the same IL hereby appropriated for repairing and
cleansing streets fof the year hundred and sixty
three in addition u the heretofore appropriated, it
having become necessary u appropriate said money on
account Of deficiencies which have occurred Ia prior
years.
Passed at the City Hall May lst, 1868.
JOHN NJ. TURNER,
President of tho City Council.
Attest, l.. T. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
DIR. e. DAWSON.

Late Of Camden, Delaware. and Of tie U. S.
Volunteer Army,
Offers to give prompt attention TO the citizens of Will
iugton aud Vicinity in the practice of his profession
Ef-Oiee sos KING STREET, third door below the
Post Office. my 59m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
Notice to Deserters and Spies
DlERS NOT TO BE DISPOSED OF
UNDER PENALTY OF


SECTION -, Act for enrolling and calling out the Ma
tinua forces approved March ., ls6i, is follows.
And Be Jither eili1fd That the clothes, and
military outfits, and aCeuuiremeuts furnished by the
United states 10 any soldier shall e sold. battered
exchanged pledged loaned. given away aud per-
not soldier duly authorized officer tho United
States who has possession Of any such cothes arms
military Quilts, aoeorrment iurnised aforesaid
and which have been the subaeiB Of any such sale bar
ter exchange pledge loan gift Nh all have any, right
ttle, interest therein; but the may bp seized
10 any Qunrtermister other oirer authorized re-
ceive the samei ard the possession ri any such clothes
arms, military nuths, ncroutrenent- ny any person
not soldier officer ut tile United States, shall BIZ
Hrima feic evidence OF such SALE barter, exchange.
pledge, loan, or git, AZ aforesaid
EDWIN WILMER,
my 26im Provost Marshal Of Delaware.
HEAD QUARTERS PROVOST MARSHAL,
STATE or DELAWARE,
SMYRNA, May %, 1863
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
"NOsBs. "-'rheir Significance

illustrated with easra,inss the Roman Greciau Indian
Negro Celestial Auuene Turi-up, aud Pug Noses. with
the character revealed by each. ETEs-bue, black,
gray Lus-thiu and pale, full and red prim or poui
lug, sO0diug or loving MourH-large or small. HAIR
light or dark, fine straight curly. CggKs-
thin plump, pale or coored. TEBrH-resular or H.
regular EARs-large or small. NEcK-ons or short
sKIN-ruugh smooth All to ba amply illustrated with
engravngs. The walk, talk, laugh and voice, all indicate
character. We may know honest face from dishonest
one and we will show how. Besides the above we shall
treat ETnSolOGY, tho Natural History Of Man; OF
PHYsiOtoGY aud the Laws VI Life and Health; Of PnYsi-
oGNOMY signs OF Character and how u read them Of
pHRREoLoal, the Philosophy Of hind aud Of PSYCHOLOGY
the Science of the Soul MAN with raisreure to all his
laons Of life, social intellectual aud spiritual and what
each do best will be elnrldaed in the P1RENoLu-
GlCAL JOURNAL AND LIFE ILLUSTRATED. New
volume commences July ls handsome qu trto month
ly at only 81 so year. Sample NUMBERS 10 cents
Please address fOWLE AND WELLS, sos Broadway,
New York w-9t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent, Philad'a.
R. R. ROBINSON g co.,

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
Are Jay Cookies agents for the
State OF Delaware, and will fur
nish the Bonds without any
charge for commissions.
mar LIT iy
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
A. d. INSLEE,
Wbolesale anil Retnil Dealer in

A. d. INSLEE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Books, Stationery, Blank Books,
Writing and Wrapping paper, Fancy
Articles, NC.
No. 603 Market ST., opposite Bank %
Deioware, Wilmington, Del.
Bcgs leave to call the attention of the public to
his large assortment of
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
Comprising History, Biography, Travels,
Poetry, the latest and best standard Novels, Far
mer's and Cook Books, Mechanical aud Archi-
tectural Work., Juvenile looks in great variety,
School aud Text Books, Family and Pocket
Bibles, in ull styles OF binding; Prayer Books,
Hymn looks, Of all denominations; beautiful
Presentation and Illustrated Books; Blank
Work, Of all kinds OH hand aud made 10 any
pattern.
gesy- BiHdiHg done Mtaay IN any Style. ~d5a
PAPER BAGS OF ALL SIZES.
Cards neatly Written or Engraved.
Orders from the country or elsewhere will
receive prompt attention.
A. d. INSLEE,
Bookseller and Stahoner,
No. Coz Market Street,
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
HOUSES FOR SALE.

~ In Market Street-stoie and Dwelling below
IIiEF Second street an excellent business stand.
ni& In Shipey Street Three story brick dwelling
W. above Filth street, 20 feet front 90 feet deep.
la seventh sireutTwo three story brick dwellings be-
low Lombard street Also, two three story Brick DWELL
ings Nos. GU and CTS West Seventh street.
In Second slreetA three story brick dwelling between
French aud Walnut streets, might DO made good bust
nc rs stand
In Tatnall street-A large three story brick dwelling
with ali the modern improvements, No. ia TatnAl st.
Binding INts-A desirable property at the corner Of
Third and French Streets suitable either for building
lots on site for IA manufacturing establishment Fol
JOHN MoLEAR SON.
apt No. III Market street
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
JAMES G. PICKRLs,

Importer and fraler in
China. Glass and Queensware,
FANCY ARTICLES. coal OH LAMPS, CnIMNEYs,
WlUhs' &c, sc. The stock Is new and well selected,
aul The public are Invited to call and examine It
No. 2l3 MARKET STREET, Wilmington, Del
eb2oly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
BUSINESS, MATTERS.
S-T-1s60-X.
brakes Plantation Bitters.

They purify, strengthen, and invgorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an anlidote to change of water and
diet
They overcome effects of dissipation aud late
hours.
They strengthen the system and eniven the
mind.
They prevent miasmalc and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acdity OF the stom-
ach.
They cure Dyspepsia aud Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Nor
bus
They cure rivcr Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the hest biters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restorer. They are uade OF pure
ST. Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark
roots and herbs, aud are taken with the pleasure
Of beverage, without regard to age or time oil
day. Particularly recommended 10 delicate
persons requiring gentle stimulant. Sold by
all GrOcers, Druggists, Hotels, and Saloons. +.
H. Drake Co., 2O2 Broadway, New York.
en-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09

nun non Suul a. NJ
ARRIVED SINCE OUR LAST.
Feb Fanny Davis, Richardson, Oak Slaves.
Sch Star, -, Pine Wood.
Sch w. Massey. Browly, Pine Wood.
Sch Fanny, Lppincatt Bark.
Sch liesiher Ann, Bswman Bark.
Sch Kudsh johnson, Pine Wood
Sip Helen, Hunter, Bark.
Sip NJ @. Rice, Smith, Gravel.
Sip Ann Leock, Pratt, Sand.
Bga Tptnp , Coal
lige Lydia, Font, Coal.
Bge May Flower Keller
Bge Davis Achey, LeWright Coal.
sloop.MAry Warner, William Noble, from PhilAdel-
phia, with mdEe to Charles Warner
sloop Fame. Riley, from Philadelphia. with mdEs to
Warner
slOop Planter, Merrihew from Philadelphia with mdls
10 a. @. W. Bush.
sloop Mary Ann, Merrlhsw, from PhilAdsiphia, with
mdne to q W Bush.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09

The suhscrcr having b,rn identified with the estAh-
lishnleuls OF David smytl David sayIh Son and Gle
men smyih for the past eighteen years, has purchased
lhe slere which tho latter has occupied together
Win tbs stock II goods now hand, with the
intention ii carrying on tho business. The
stock Is by far the largest aud most complete Of
Ne Kind in the State. and embraces nearly every
article IN USE of either China, Glass Queens
ware rs well good assortment Of Silver Plated and
brAnnig ware, Gallery Sc, Sc. Also the most extern
sl!e stock Of Coal ul lamps Chimnoys aud shades in
lls city, This puresi quality eli Kerosene oil always on
l II Is hoped the old customers aud friends ui the
establishment viii continue with tho change of proprio
mrshi the patronage literally bestowed the for
mrr owner. THOMAS Y. Tie NOkMANDIE,
deca 302 Market street Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
COMMERCIAL RECORD.


IN, Thursday, June 8, 1868
Ihe Fiees OF Flour and Grain remain the same ar al
last quotation, and very little grain coming into Market
a iere Is nut moderate supply Of Flour offered.
NJ ri"ui peI nul 4OOn4 "a
heat ~ 81
~
NuIh meAtper uuna ~
pnshel,.".,.'.". ................... .........,92
Hofp' FER .......h ~
uAt, '..'.'.'s .s-.... 90
Clover Seed per bushol'"." "......".......025
EiM . 81, ....' ......,..............''hOu
limVhy .s'....".. .......duu
mhlet " '..'......".,...,........l.2oGlb 90
heru dthhh ~
ofchhfu " .........,.. ..,,.,......lNu
Means - .....,.,........ ......,."..,4b %
Canary 90
Temp ......."......'.. '.....,...,...zoOgaN
nurhlp perm lOp
n"ph ner
NO hAckerel, Per iO1o
- ........-.......... ......6.bO to 100
',''''.....''' ,.';'.'o'uo
nefflng, per bbl ''... Zhu TO 9uu
rotatpnA per bOep flMn
nay, per l2uO@ louu
straw, per SboO 70 obu
aclhn Ocean duane, per
PERUVIAN duhno ......,.......'..s...s...,..sol
BOua bust ..............,........... ,...ab.U0
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

journal ana Statesman Timetable
BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND WILMINGTON,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-09

An Ordinance
To authorize the paving the bed OF Willing Street he
tween Fifth aud Sixth streets.
He it ordained by tho City Council Of Wilmington
See l. That the bed OF Willing Street between Fifth and
sixth Streets be and the same lie hereby authorized aud
directed To be paved.
JOHN NJ. TURNER,
President of the City Council
Attest, Z. II. TAYLOR, Clerk.