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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
\ Valuable Peach and Grain
Farm at Public Sale.

A Valuable Peach and Grain
Farm at Public Sale,
- A. / will sell at tho Hotel in Middletown, on
ElsHH MONDAY. the 9th day Of February, 1868 at ~
EsHN o'rloeg, NJ. at Public sale, all that valuable
IgrsHA Peach and Grain Farm known as Chestnut Hill
aud in the occupancy Of VIM. II. Townsend and
CONTAINING 175 ACRES.
OF frs quality land, situated in New Castle County
aud state Of Delaware; and lying the public road
from Mildletown to smyrna, three miles from Middle
to u aud milo from Townsend station on the Dela.
RaiToad, where Peaches Grain and other produce
can be shipped Philadelphia or other ports or sold At
the station And also where lime and other fertilizers
can he delivered. There are
1000 PEACH TREES,
On said farm Ave years old and in full bearing of the
best selected frnit. The Buildings are a TWO STORY
FRAME HOUSE, with Portieo in front and Dining room
and Kitchen extending back, built 1882; Frame out.
hodings, Smoke House, Hen House. Stables GranarY %
by 30 et, aud Frame Tenant House There is also in
exhaustbe beds of Shell Mari of the best quality and
Chesnui timber for all fencing PURPOSES on said Farm
TERMS S-One third Cash on delivery OF Deed the
balance in three equal yearly nsralinents Interest
semanuual. Title good and possession given the
twenty-fnh lay Of March next.
JOHN TOWNSEND.
Townsend. January 20, IsG3.-97-4t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
PERSONAL.
COLLECTOR'S NOTICE.

VIIE undersigned having been appointed Deputy Coi-
J. ecor of Internal Revenue. Of Division No. /, CONE
prising Chrisana and Brandywine Hundreds, in New
Castle County, and State o Delaware under the act np-
proved July ls 1867, entitled An Act provide Inter
nal Revenue support the Government and pay in
erest on thu public debt respectfully notifies the ci-
gens Of ssd Hundreds that he viii attend his office
the village uf Newport, in the Hundred of Chrstitua
aiores ad from the 10th of January instant until the
3lst Of said month. from A. NJ. to p NJ for the pur-
pose receiving the taxes from all persons assessed
the months of September aud October 1862 lie will also
issue conses 10 such persons have taken them
out Ten per viii be added TO all
persons not making payment within the time and at the
place abovs specified.
Al persons will be required 10 make the exact change
aud payment will he received only in United states
treasury notes currency baukable in the state
JOHN +. HfLYNRD, Deputy Collector.
Newport Del, January n. ls63-2t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
FOR EN m

- The old aud we'll established Sash, Mould.
<Aez.fN ing and Donr Factory, situated at No 7ib
ssss aud III shipey street, Wilmington, Delaware
l1Sssk%a =. CHANDLER,
ESAlez8 S. W. eorner Of Second aud Market Sts.
jan ~ lm
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
PENINSULAR r. r. LINE.
Change of Hours.

ON aud after MONDAY Jan. 5h, 1858. Trains for ths
" accommodation OF Passengers will run fslleEs,
until further notieei
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
Wanted,
mo- THH PUBLIC.

I'm p. CHANDLER informs his friends aud the
f,.N public generally that be hiss taken the
AslzSh store at the corner Of SECOND and MARKtT
N4halM sTs formerly occupied by Darlington Bro,
and has now hand good Assortment OF fresh Gro
ceries consisting OF Sugars, Coffee Teas and all other
articles usually kept by those engaged in this line
husisess Also god assortment OF Cakes Coneetons
&c. all Of which he Is selling the lowest market rates
He hopes by attention 70 business aud striving please
to merit aud receive iair share Of public patronage.
WILMtEarOS DEL, January 18th, 1868. In.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
January iat, 1868.

The business Of Plumbing and Gas Fitting In all its
branches. will be- continued at the old stand, No. 46
Market street under the OF Gawthrop Brothers. by
J. N. dAWTHROP,
jAn2lm. ALFRED GAWTHR0P.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30

hetnrnIlE, leave FnIIAd'Hi ITOn UheHnut Street
wharf, At ., =. NJ.
stopping Marcus Hook and Chester about hour
after the time named, each way.
Fare between Philadelphia Wilmington, 40 centt.
Return trip tickets, so eenta.
Fare between Wilmington and Chester Hook 90 oen
Return trip Tickets, 80 cents.
s- Return trip tickets good only for the day they
dated.
Gs-BreakfAst provided board.
Freight taken a. the usual low rates. Shippers
quested to have their goods Chestnut Street Wharf
by or before 1850 r. M to insure theii coming down
day. and have receipts sent with each load OF goods all
goods not ecepted for will be owners risk slip
cepts be procured at the Wilmington phlla
delDhia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
HILLs nEofIvABLE.

'u"o & f.mu Hose Company, at I2 months 500 90
water Witch Fire Company, At ~ mos, 10 10
De'awira re Company. at u mouths ZOO o.
l. fh'enx Flrs C5mpiny, al II months, 2uO 90
-a-.u -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
NOTICE.

THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing between A.
l. Gawthrop Son, has this day been dissolved by mu
uas ronsent aud the Of the rm will be settled
by either Of the subscribers.
ALLEN GAWTHROP
J. N GAWTHkOP
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
Statement Of the Fiscal Concerns Of
THE CITY OF WILMINGTON,
for the Year A, D 1869.

EXISTING DEBT-AMouNT OF CERTIFICATES.
Osssable on the lst days Of January and July Ia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
Salesman Wanted.

A experienced Salesman wanted in Dry Goods Store
u Address Box 607 Post ufice, Wilmington, Del.
jan iG-im
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
MIscELLANEoUs sOURCrs

Jan. !. From DR. J Wilson, late Treas bal. 400
From John Hyatt, gas used by Euir 90
" On acct Of new sluee in Ferry marsh, 81 G
II. From Geo II Aydslott, High Con-. lamps
broken, II 7
feo ~. On act new sluiee 10 Ferry marsh 81
~ From Dr j WILSON, lnts Treas. bal. GSg q
~ From q Cooper, City Auditor dirt Sc. ~ z
"a. From VIII Turnpike Co. dividend, 20 .
Mar. j. From suudry PERSONS certificates new Re-
ssrvoT Site, l5CO1
90 From Il q Cooper. City Auditor dirt &C. /
May l. From DR. J Wilson, late Treas bal 23I3
JulylO From Geo IL Aydelott, Broken Lamps, IS
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
SINKING FUND.

Apl. J Heald, Ell Todd and VIM McCauley
a., am Commissioners, 100 90
Commissioner, iS '-~ "'' ''''''''''' 1000 90
T,t.t -
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NOTICE f!
CHANGE OF HOUR

On WedneSdayJ Uctober ISL.
es.f-ays. ON and alter WEDNESDAY,
IN4efds " October ist the Steamer
q. - =. ARIEL, will run follows
si.sAsl1l7Il ll<sl Leave Wilmington, from
~ rr5 King Street wharf, at I, A. N.
tass1csasa21ssesaaa-Sl4A and Chester At 10 A. M.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
aret X Jones
WN a.N

Certificates Of per cent Loan, the Interest Of Viii
ia payable on the first days Of April and October.
Jacob Green
Mahala Morris
Casper " pennock 81
President and Directors Bank OF Delaware Il
Margaret Springer
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30
TOlnI,
RENTS OF CITY PROPERTY.

House, q Ia
May Q From Pritrhard, rent Mill No2, ass 81 ,
20. From Cooper due Mar 70. 1862, slI on
June II. From PTitohard rent OF CITY Millg 29l UD
July IL. From Pritehard, rent Of Mill No q 200 90
Aug, 70 From II Cooper rent Public Property 60 90
Sept. 25. From southsrlin rent 4th street
Market House, 8 90
Oct. 2. From A PritchaTd, rent Mill No @ 300 10
Nov. Ia. From Cooper, rent Public Property Is on
Dec 80. do do do do SO 20
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-30

no a"s ielaue 10 h,tlth eSce-lnsly simple NJ
y" ~ "llih the eoinprehenrion thr mn4i limited
phey pHeise s an eect-the violation OF some urnci
PIE o. n7ure, consequently the nrAcon Of her laws l.
nVafiAnlY punished with pain aud suferlng. Medc,
writer's classify The niedispnsng Causes uadaf tw,
an HDbfgIyLu an. Jiffo,, .f "a. c,,....l ..y . 4.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
Couutv Meetings.

Tas great county OF Augusta has nobiy taken Its
stand on the Albenarle platform The resolutions OF
her ,;s,n. 20 tl. sO adopted in general meeting at
s,,un,on last gOaday, will be found in our issue this
moroirR Thus We have Aloemars, Buckingham,
L u.a P,iuoe Edward Monroe, Augusta and doubtless
sh count ss whose proceeding have not yet been
m de pabo, recon- ecrAtng themselves 10 the sublime
work of defending the rights Of the people and estAb-
fishing the Independence Of the Seqniry The action of
these counties carries with It much weight thSt Others
We ,oou thinL would be ashamed not to follow their
example, We take the liberty Of suggesting that & Q
history Of transactions honorable, and worthy Of
bsi preserved shOud not be lsft 10 the uncertain
preservation Of the newspapers. The county co IrtS
should b requested to have them entered their record
book ith tne names Of all who bind themselves TO be
governed By she resolutions adopted Let this be DONE
aud their descendants for generations to come will look
back to these records as their patent Of nobility
ecu WigfaIl and Gen. Smith, By their presence ard
forts At the Augusta meeting, have entitled themselves
70 renewed thanks. We hope they will not USarJ Ia
their good work.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
A homo for disabled Soldiers.

Tie scheme developed in the letter Of Rev. DR.. Mar
shall, 70 be found elsewhere in coumns, for the
founding Of a home for disabled soldiers, must COM
neud se TO the hsariest approval and support CT the
people There is nothing the country can do for tie
noble men Who have given thsr health aud strength
sacrificed their limbs in lis defence that cOmPsn-
safe them for what they have done aud suhered but il
viii serve to show that not al Ogsther nsenSibe
10 the obligations owe them, if We do WbsFws can
10 make them comfortable WhiR the war lasts and re
store them Tar possible state that will enable
them to take care OF themselves when it is ended. We
are glad hear that the plan of Dr.. Marshall has the
sanction aud will have she support of the War DepaH-
msnt. But it appeals GlO in the strongest 70
private sympathy and contributions. We are sure the
40, cal will not be without response.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
EG r A r ii / c.
FROM TIE SOUTHWEST.
Reports or the Press Association.

FROM TIE SOUTHWEST.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept sO.-TrainS have arrived from
Chiekamsuga station bearing such of our woui ded as
are able to bear removal About twenty-five hundred
remain in field hospitals who are too severely injured
TO endure transportation.
staff officer who left the lines yesterday afternoon
reports that flag Of truce had been sent In BY Gen.
Rosecrans. After considerable correspondence, Gen
Bragg consented to exchange OF the wounded They
have about 600 Confederates and We have 5000 YAM
KEGS. The exchange is Conditional
There is no change in the condition OF affairs In front
of Chattanooga RpSecrAnS receives his supplies BY
wagon trains from Stevenson.
report reached Dalton yesterday that Gen. SAM
Jonts bad occupied Knoxville, and that Burnside had
retreated towards Cumberland Gap. These Iepor1 are
credited in official circles.
Major Rice Graves, Chief Of Artillery OF General
Breckinridses Division, died Sunday from wounds
received at Cbickamauga.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
FROM NORTHERN GEORGIA.

No papers from points South of Wilmington we're re-
ceived by yesterdays mail We subjoin few para
graphs from our Georgia exohanges
FROM The FRONT
report from the Agent Of the Press Association,
dated Ringgold, 18th ult-4 p m, says
learn from the front that our army is confronting
the enemy Who hold Chattanooga in force Our lines
run completely round the town 10 the river above and
below Lookout mountain is in possession, and
from our signal station the peak enabled to
note all their movements. Gen. Rosecrans has strongly
entrenched himself both 10 the valley Of Chattanooga
and the heights beyond the river. On last night Nc
Laws divis on made night attack on his works in
'front.' for the purpose OF ascerainng their strength
and fading them we'll manned, fell back his original
position some eight hundred yards from their works
Heavy artillery firing kept up during the night and
continues this morning.
Longstreet, from bis position, commands the river
and railroad below Chattanooga, and has full view of
the town. On Thursday afternoon half dozen TeIans
infantry from Hoods DIVISION captured ferry fat on
the river near Lookout point aud burned it, bringing
in several officers and privates prisoners. During
Thursday there occasional firing along the lines
II was suspected in front yesterday that the Yankees
we're making important change in their situation
as Chattanooga They kept up such smoke It was
impossible to obserVe their operations.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
MEETING IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

At large and enthusiastic meeting of the people OF
Augusta county, held Monday 2sth september 1868,
being Court day,) on motion of J. Marshall McCue,
Hon. A. II. H. Stuart appointed Chairman, and A.
+. Kinney Secretary.
The Chairman, in a brief speech, having explained
the object Of the meeting, on motion Of N. K Trout,
Thomas j. Niche, Major 8. L. Lewis, Jacob Baylor,
DR. John McOhesney, A. Koiner and John g. Ellis we're
appointed committee to draft resolutions expressive Of
the sense Of this meeting.
On motion Of J. Marshall McCus, Thomas ]. Niche
BENJAMIN Crawford and Matthew PIson were appointed
q committee to wait on the Hon. Lewis 7. Wgfall of
Texas and Hon. William Smith, Governor elect OF Vir-
GINA and request them to address the meeting with
which they complied in tive powerful and patriotic
speeches. the conclusion Of which, the committee on
resolutions reported the following, which unAni
mously adopted; l.e
Resolved, That We, the citizens Of Augusta county
will promptly deliver TO the Government the tenth Of
our produce, az required By law.
Resolved That pledge ourselves TO sell to the Gov.
eminent and families Of soldiers and other consumers
all our surplus produces at the prices established by
Governnent and We further pledge ourselves when any
citizen refuses 20 sell HIS surplus at Government prices
to report him to the Government Agent that his sur
Pus may be impressed. itsas
Resolved, That we win deeountsDancs the sale Of
anything 70 speculstorS and will no underany crcum
stances, sell our surplus grain to dstilers t.s
Resolved, That We will discourage In every way We
can the deSertion Of soldiers, and extend all the
facilities In our pc to the authorities in their speedy
arrest and restitution to their commands. gs
\ Resolved That the people Of Augusta county have
perfect confidence In the ability and determination Of
our Government and people TO pay the debt Of The
COnfedsFaoy, whatever 1t may be, Incurred In the holy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02

cause of Liberty and Independence, and they will,
therefore invest all they can and induce others to in
yest in the purchase Of Confederate bonds from the
Government
Resolved That We hail with pleasure the Frightening
nrosDect before US Of ability to defend ourselves,
and that We appeal to people to let nomentATy
reverse chill their patriotism but do all In their power
10 encourage our Government In prosecuting the
Received, That we feel our Indebtedness to the in
valuable aid we have derived from mothers, wives
and daughters during the Ar and we have guarantee
for the future in Their ndomitabe ZEAL by arerospect
of the past and hereby extend 30 them cordial thanks
for grazing this meeting With their presence.
Resolved, That most cheerluy accord to the dis
tiugushed gentlemen who have 90 ably and eoquently
addres ed Us to day our cordial thanks and urge them
TO 20 forward 10 the good work they are so ably sus-
tanning.
Resolved, That a Committee OF - be appointed to
circulate these resolutions in the several hagiseial
Districts Of this county, and obtain to them the sigma
lures Of the people.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the papers of this place, and the city Of
Richmond
On motion of g. B. Finley, the meeting adjourned
sine die.
A. b. II. SrUARr, Chairman.
A. T. kinney Secretary t.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
EHTRA SESSION.
SENATE
A. ,. kinney, Secretary.

SENATE
THURSDAY Oct LIST, 1863
Prayer by Rev. Dr.. BURRows, Of the Baptist Church.
RESOLUTIONS or INQUIRY.
The following resolutions of inquiry presented
and adopted:
By Mr.. KEEN-Whether or not q system Of Voun-
tary loan TO the Confederate Government may not be
valuable in depicting and strengthening the present
currency and to that end whenever individuals or cor
poratons shall indicate their Willingness to take 10 Elk
per cent bonds, at least four hundred millions II
dollars then Virginia take sum hot exceeding one
eighth of the same and recommend TO her sister States
to take luch like sum as shall speedily raise at least the
aforesaid amount.
By Mr.. LEWI5-Of adopting the edition Of the Code
Ct Virginia of 1860 in lieu OF the Code Of ls49, and
that they report by bill or otherwise
Mr.. KEEN prefaced the foregoing resolution with
some remarks defining the practicaby Of his scheme
after which it adopted
lNs1RUCrNd REPREsENTAnvIs
The following joint resolution was proposed by Mr..
JONES:
Resolved by the General Assembly of Virginia, That
our Senators in Congress are hereby nstI ucted and
our representatives respectfully requested to their
best efforts to secure OF pay the soldiers
In the service Of the Confederate States.
The resolution lies over under the rule.
RELIEy OF SOLDIERS FAMILIKs
The unfinished business Of yesterday-the bill au-
thorpn county and corporation courts 10 provide
sarV maintenance for the wives and families of soldiers
in the Confederate servics-was taken uT; when, on
motion, it was laid on the table.
BILLS PASSED. s
Abill incorporating the Virginia Volunteer Navy
Company
bill providing for the payment Of certain claims
AGAINST the Eastern Lunstic Asylum.
bill to repeal so much Of the ordinance Of the Con-
yenton of 1851 a. provides for pay department. Of the
Virginia forces.
The bill for the maintenance and support Of families
of soldiers 10 the Confederate service again taken
up; when, -
Journed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
FROM TIE RAPIpAN.

GoRDoSsvILLE, Oct Mime Federal prisoners were
sent through to Richmond to-day. They we're cap
tured at Manassas Plains. Mosbys troopers busy
10 the enemy's rear. A Yankee oonscript desertsr
came through yesterday. He reports that many con-
scripts are coming Meade, and that they have 10
guard the front and rear and all around to prevent
their escape. ...l
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
FROM CHARLESTON.

CuARLEsroN. Oct 1.-The firing to-day has been
heavier than for several weeks past The enemy
has been steadily bombarding at the ruins Of Sumter
from his old batteries on Morris Island beyond Wsgner.
His fire was chiefly at SUMTER but he also sheled Fort
johnson Our batteries aud Fort houtrie repl ed with
brisk and steady FIRE. all quiet tonight
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The House met at eleven, the sPEAERR In the Chair
PRAYER by the Rev. Dr. READ.
Senate bills were taken up follows:
bill exempting white male citizens over As years
of sge, of the county Of King George, from working
on the highways. Read second time and committed.
bill amending the Code in relation to the removal
Of the records and papers Of County Courts. Read
third time and passed.
Government.
Pending the discussion Of the bill the hour had now
arrived when the special Order-tbe Military Bll-vas
taken up the second section being still under consid
Grafton
Various amendments were offered TO the different
portions Of the section, but mostly Rjected.'
The following resolution was accidentally omitted
from Wednesdays proceedings:
By Mr.. SHEhT0N--
Resolved That until otherwise ordered, the Speaker
shall vacate the chair at o'clock p and resume it
at 8 o'clock p. IN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
FRnM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, October 1.-The Nemy fred two hu :
dred FOUNDER PARROTS all day yesterday inte walls Of
fifteen minutes, alternately at Forts Sumter and John
son, and Battery Smpkins. Fort MOultrie aud Battery
simpkiDs replied vigorously. No casualties or damage
Of any consequence our side. Very heavy firing is
going on between the hostile batteries this morning.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02

The MOuigOmef Advertiser rays:


The latest inkings from the front tend & throw
damper upon the tangune expectations of Aspy vh Oh
we hope may be more apparent than real. Many
thusiAsc persons I'D to b5lieve IRON the tx4g-
&C QUITS from the field that Rosecrans vaa not
OILY routed by Bragg but that Chattanooga lad been
RI lcupied ard the remnant o. his shattered columns
been captured by forces Toe Ltest accounts from
army look as if things were not yea deesivs
could DO desired. That ur forces gained splendid
victory the Chckama q is clear but what has been
done since complete that Victory Is involved In mys
terry. core pondence Of the Atlanta IItslligencer
says Bragg did lot pursue his advantage after Saturday
and Sundays light, became be had rat tnj Tor bis
troops. Well, whose fault thatS Gen. Bragg had
been preparing for battle TOR weeks and II not
very credtabls 70 lis forecast that after two days
hard fighting his supplies he should have moth
ing provided for hs men, Toe truth, We suspect lies
in the fact that the battle Of Chicks mauga was CON-
plete surprise both to Roaecrans and Bragg Rosecrans
had first decoJed Bragg or up the Tsnneliss aud then
doun, until he had abandousd Chattanooga; he then
occupied thst place, su2posing there a. no imminent
danger from Bragg who the hunt for him the
direction of Lafayette. Bragg at last discovering that
Rosecrans real movement was BY way Of Chattanooga
threw his troops BY rapid marches between the forces
of the latter and the railroad at Rnggold and thus
two armies Unexpectedly were brought face 70 face on
the Ohickamauga. H.
The imperuo Of Braggs troops won the hsld.:-
But We are nov tcld that tue enemy is At Chattanooga
probably iorifYlz bis position and that another bae
NAV be foughr n.y. There we were, IL appear,
ondAy, Tut ,perhaps Wednesday, s1uiting
over our vic y ,'tteriug ourselves that tbs way
was clear to Cbafneoga, and DOW it turns out that
Rosecrans Is yet thereAbont ard that Gen. Bragg
about four miles this side One OF two things 10
tain-Bragg must whip Roseerans before be gets IN
GOreed and fortified in his position Bragg will have
to fight the battle of ChickamauRa over. -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-02
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
LEGISLATURE,

COLUMBIA, Sept. SO.-The Legislature adjourned to-
day, having passed the following bs viz: An at to
prevent deseron from service the raising and granting
privileges to volunteer companies Of mounted infantry
to provide for the election of members of Congress- 70
amend an act to supply negro labor for defence.