davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-03-04
VOL. XV.-NO. IS.
GOOD NIGHT.

Ye soft blue eyes, good night, good night!
Now gently closed to sweetest dreams:
That ye may ope so clear and bright,
To greet the mornings golden beams.
Ye soft blue eyes, good night, good night!
Ye sweet red lips, good night, good nigat!
When in the heavens the stars appear
Closed is the roses chalice bright;
That silent hour-it now draws near;
So, sweet red lips, good night, good night
Oh! thou loved face, good night, good night
Whilst still thy beauty is awake.
All! who would miss the days broad light
Thy hallowed slumbers none shall break,
Thou dear loved face, good night good night
ADoLPHUs MULLER
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-03-04
TOO YOUNG TO GOVERN.
BY AUGUSTA MOORE.

A gentleman sat at his desk in his airy,
pleasant Office. Business was going well,
he had faithful clerks who attended to
their duties in a satisfactory manner. He
was in his life s prime, right handsome
and agreeable man one, you would say,
who had every reason to be in cheerful
and happy frame of mind. But his face
was pale, and had ON it weary, discour-
aged expression, a slightly cross express
sion, if the whole truth must be spoken.
He wrote slowly On, and presently
sighed heavily. The echo of that sigh was
hearty burst of laughter from the chest
of six-footer with the merriest face in
the world, who had, unnoticed, entered
the Office, and been for several minutes at
tentively watching the gentleman in the
blues. The latter started violently; but in
moment joined rather family in the
laugh at himself.
"When does the execution come off,
Jack? l want to be on hand. Judging
from your looks you are to swing very
soon. Perhaps to-day"
"Might as well, Dick. VOW, am al
most tempted to wish for den to crawl
into,-a place where / could have peace
and quiet, with my books and my cigar of
evenings, and my sleep at night. I'm
half dead, / tell you. Do you laugh at
that?'
"Why, not at that; but at your lugu-
brious aspect. Ny dear fellow, remember
you told me not long ago that nobody
could be happy: without baby; but you
don't seem to be happy with one."
There are SO many reasons in and
about man for unhappiness that believe
he was intended for a vexed animal at the
best" was the reply.
"You are great fellow to stick to
your text, Jack. Not long ago you were
vehcmently declaring that 'ci cumstances
have no power to render man happy or
otherwise that disposition is all Con-
sistency is jewel. But what particular
circumstance makes your present mis-
erya"
"My baby"
"Dbes he how soI''
"Why the little rascal will not sleep.
He don't sleep five hours out of the twen-
ty'four. Wife won't give up the care of
him. We board, and there is not cor
ner in the house where l can sleep. /
have to be here in the Office this month un-
til late in the evening, and to 60 home
to be kept awake all night by that little
alarm-bell is too much for human nature
to endure"
"Why don't you give him soothing
syrup?"
He won't take it,
"Wont he. He must be smart boy.
How old is he ?"
ga year DID,"
"Why he is old enough to be still-that
is if he is well. Is he?"
60! perfectly; but he won't be still.
His mother or his daddy has got to turn
out of bed to walk with him or rock him
every two hours all night long. He
generally wants the one who is most
sleepy to attend to his case. And he
knows which one he can torment most.
If we don't obey, be Immediately begins a
roar which is enough to arouse half the
house. Last night we had to rock him
for three hours at one time, besides being
up several other times"
Why don't you teach him better con.
duct?"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-03-04
your forgiveness You win not refuse me,

your forgiveness You viii not refuse me,
Hildred?"
"I have buried all enmity," she said
slowly and solemnly; "we will forget
what has been, and be friends. Where
shall address letter to your relatives?'
81 have none near enough to care for
my misfortunes. Ny father is dead my
sister sleeps in foreign grave. have
neither friends nor relatives"
She looked at him with dumb wonder.
Perhaps ne understood the doubt ex.
pressed in her face, for he said, as if in
explanation
"No, Hildred, l have never married.
The first love of my life was the one true
love of my soul. Ny fancy for Isabel
Courtland was brief passion. 1t died a
speedy death, and buried it out of my
sight. Hildred, have never loved any
woman save you." ~
the hardness and gloom went out of her
face the lines of determination around
her mouth were smoothed away; she was
kind, and tender, and womanly.
"Sleep she said, gently; henceforth
nothing save death shall divide u.s.
From that hour a wonderful change
came over Hildred Hayhe. Once more
she was human; the world held interests
for her she left her solitary life OF selfish
ness, and did good to those around her.
COl Lancaster owed his life to her un-
remitting care, and when, at last, he rose
up, MANNED and feeble, but chastened and
purified Iby long suffering, Hildred be-
came his wife.
The old hard existence was cast aside
and to-day you can find no more womanly
woman than Hildred Lancaster.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-03-04

The Senate has confirmed Peter Page
Assessor of the Internal Revenue for the
1st District of Illinois.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

a. "a Ready Relief, Tchias' Horse Luiment,
Roberts HORSE Powder, Hunts Eminent, VOLTS
Sohnapps and brakes Plantation Ritters, war
ranted genuine and sold ~ used pricrs
We would also call particular attention 10 his
family medicines among which the following
preparations have been used for many years,
aud eau be relied on Tor their safe aud eiiica-
ciOus cures; Bringhuists Cough Syrup, for
Coughs, Colds and Asthma, is one Of the best
remedies known for diseases of the Lungs
Bringhurst's Dyspeptc Pills, an excellent RENE
dy for Dyspepsia Liver Complaints, sc. Bring
bursts Anti Bilious Pills, popular and desl-
rable cure for Bilious Fevers, Jaundioe COstive.
ness, Head Aches, SO. Bringhurst'a Blackberry
Compound, an invaluable remedy for Cholc,
Cholera MOrbus, Diarrh@a, Gripping Pains, and
Summer Complaints in children. Bringhursts
Kings Mixture, speedy aud eliicacous appli-
cation for Pans, Bruises, Rheumatism, Chill
bains, Frosted Feet, So, and also Brnghursrs
Essence of Jamaica Ginger, the popular medi-
cine for Disordered StOmachs, Indigestion, and
Diarrhea. This preparation Of Ginger unlike
those disagreeable and useless nostrums sold
under the same name, is prepared only from the
genuine bleached Jamaica Ginger
Hasson's Compound Syrup of Tar, for Coughs
Colds, Iloarseness, Asthma, Sore Throat, and all
the affections of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
20 cents per bottle. sep l4.u.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS,

Irs UsR DISCONTINUED Baltimore rail-
road Ia now independen, Of Gfay's Ferry bridge.
The laying Of the track of the Junction railroad,
to connect the Media an Baltimore railroad, Is
So far completed that the through Washington
trains now pass over the road. The passengers
will henceforth avoid the inconvenience to
which they have been subjected since the Partial
destruction Of Gays Ferry bridge by ere.
REnovgp.-The Farmers Bank has been re-
moved from its temporary location on Main
street 10 Dover to the new and tasteful edi6ce
lately constructed for it's accommodation on the
site Il the old bank building on the square.
Foa CouaHs, CoLp5 AND THRoAT DISORDERS,
use "Brown's Bronchial Troches," have proved
their efficacy by a test Of many years, The
Troches are highly recommended and prescribed
by Physicians and Surgeons in the Army
LETr ron SgAFoRD.-The Colored Companies
left for Senford Delaware yesterday, in special
train Of cars.
is. FLINT, Market below 9Th, has Shaker
Sweet Corn Winslow's Green Corn Canned
Tomatoes aud Fruits; large assortment of
Dried Fruits; Concentrated Milk Spiced Sal
mon, and many other good ihiugs.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION NO. |,
UNDER THE NEW NATIONAL TAX


The United States Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue, for Division No. l, comprising
Wilmington, Christana. BrandyWine aud Mill
Greek Hundreds, informs the Manufacturers,
Butchers and others, that the duties and taxes
accruing upon their returns to the Assessor
for the month Of November, 1868, will be
due on the 10th day Of December, and that
he will be at his office, on and after the 2lst
until the Slst, for the purpose of receiving
the same. Payments in all cases to be made
in bankable funds.
All persons not aveiling themselves of the OPP
portunity Of the time named, will subject them
selves to an addition of ten per cent on the
amount due
am prepared to deliver licenses to those per-
sons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JOHN P. HILYARD, Deputy Collector,
Office second story Custom House building. 49,
Office hours to IL A. NJ, 10 81 P. NJ.
LDec. 10Th Nv.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

How to avoid the Draft.

Mr.. EDToR:
The First Delaware Regiment
will be credited to our quota. At least
eighty recruits will soon be raised for the
Second Battalion of Cavalry Now, if the
people of Delaware will, within two weeks,
raise sufficient money to pay S25 each to
every cOlored recruit enlisted within this
Stale, and place that fund in the hands of
the Governor, our quota will be raised. We
have time TO do this, as the draft will Ger
tainly not come off on the 9th of January.
Our colored men will enlist here if this
bounty of S25, can be given them in addi-
ton to the assurance that Congress will
shortly pass an act TO pay them the same
bounty and pay now provided for white
soldiers The Governor has done all in his
power. lie has not dollar TO pay for re-
cruiting. The people have not seconded his
Efforts and they seem to be entirely indiiier-
ent.
Now, would suggest, that meeting be
called at an early day in order to raise some
funds to pay the bounty before suggested
or let there be a meeting of every man who
is subject to the next draft, and let each
contribute fair proportion to such fund.
Very truly yours, A.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
Deputy Colleotor.s Notice.

. ~ r1I--T-rr1 WI r1IVVr1
The United States Deputy Collector of Division
No. l, comprising Wilmington, Chrstana,
Brandywine and Mill Creek Hundreds, hereby
gives notice to the tax payers of said Hundreds that
the annual list of taxes comprising the taxes on
licenses, incomes, carriages, silver plate, yachts,
and billiard tables, has been received from the
Assessor and the said taxes are now due and the
Deputy Collector will be at his Office on and after
the 18th day of January 1864, until the 10Th
day of February 1864, for the purpose of re-
ceiVing the same, payments in all ohses to be
made in bankable funds. All persons not avail
ing themselves Of the opportunity Of the time
named, will subject themselves TO an addition OF
ten per cent on the amount due.
JOHN p. HlLYARD, Deputy Collector.
Office second story Post Office Building
Office hours 8 to IL a. M, | to 81 p. m.
dec. 30
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

The Dean OF Canterbury says on thi q subject :
-" remember when l was young in printing
once correcting the punctuation of a proof sheet.
and complaining Of the liberties which had been
taken with my manuscript. The publisher
quietly answered me that punctuation ipas al.
rays lett 10 The compOsitors And precious
mess they make of It, The great enemies TO
understanding anything printed in our language
are the commas And these ure inserted by the
compositOrs without the slightest conjunction
on every possible occasion. Many words are by
rule always hitched of with two commas; one
before and one behind nursed, as the Omnibus
Company would call it. Too is one of the words.
ho'peper, another also, another; the sense in
almost every such case being disturbed, if NOT
destroyed, by the process. | remember begin
ming sentence with" However true this NAV
be- When it came in proof the Inevitable
comma was after the however, thus of course
making nonsense of my unfortunate SENTENCE
have some satisfaction in rejecting that in
the course OF editing the Greek text, believe /
nave destroyed more than q thousand commas.
which prevented the text being properly under.
stood. One very provoking case is that where
TWO adJeetives come together, belonging to the
noun substantive. Thus, in printing a nice
young man. comma is placed after nice, giving
you will observe, a very different sense from
that intended bringing before US the fact that
man IS both nice and young, whereas the orig
lnal sentence introduced to us q young man that
was nice. ''"'
Thus too in the expression great black don
printed without commas everybody knows whit
We mean but this would be printed "a great
BLACK dog Take again case where meaning
Is intensified by adieclives being repeated-as in
he ieide '0ide igorid, the deep deep sea. Such az
Pressions you almost invariably ind printed he
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
sherif,s Sale.

Ia by virtue Of au As order Of the Superior Court,
RsH IN aud for Now Castle county 10 me directed will
l!ld be- exposed to Public Sale nj the hotel Of Caleb
~ Miller In the VILLAGE Of Newport, 10 Chrlatiana
Hundrad, New Castle county, Delaware, ON TUESDAY
the 9th day Of January A. D. 1851 At II O'Clock A. ~
the following described Real E,tate, yE
All the interest aud right OF Thomas r. SAwdon, No
plantation tract Of land situated In Chrstiana
dr.d New Castle County Delaware, bounded by lands
u ARMSTRONG Joseph Derrlckson by the road leading
lom Newport 70 Centreve, by lands Of XII Evans john
FOuk aud others aud by the middle N Red Clay creek
with two story stone dwelling house, stone barn spring
house. tenant house. and other improvements thereon
erected containing hundred and fortysix and
threequArers aud thirty nine perches be the
or less
Seized and tAhon into execution az the property NJ
Thomas n sAwdon and TO DO sold bv
LEWIS W. sTIDHAM,
sheriEs once, New CasIls, Dec II. 1865 deei6ts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
Total

ltis assumed that Virginia is already.virtual-
ly reconstructed, while South Carolina is not in
cluded, because she has cast hitherto no popular
vote for President, though doubtless her unre.
publican system will hereafter be abandoned.
TIE table shows that the work of reconstruction
will not be difficult under the Presidents pro
clamation, aud in some of the States might al
wayi be commenced forthwith. The four thou
san in Louisiana, for instance, might be found
to-day, as might the five or six thousand in Ar.
kansas, and the six thousand in Texas; probab-
ly, also, the fifteen thousand in Tennessee The
only question probably is whether the Federal
Government can as yet afford the minorites of
Union men sufficient protection against the rebel
majorites in those States. In little while the
majorities will have decreased and the mnorities
Increased. 1t is suggested TINT we eau fight for
the territory thus reclaimed ne well after loyal
governments have been organized as before. We
incline to the opinion, however, that the wiser
policy will be to avoid such conflicts after re-
organization, and to wait awhile rather than
incur them Washington Chronicle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

II. X. BRISGHURsT, DRUdGIsT AND APorHR-
CARY. 3l7 Market-next door to the corner Of
Fourth street-has just received and offers for
sale, large variety of fancy articles, drugs,
medicines, chemicals, Patent medicines and
perfumery. Having lately purchased in New
York and Philadelphia at low cash prices, a large
assortment of hair brushes aud tooth brushes.
combs, fancy extracts, cologne water, toilet
soaps. hair preparations, &C., he is prepared to
sell them at the original New York and Philadel-
phia retail prices. He keeps constantly on haud
a large stock Of the most popular and most rei.
able Patent medicines, all of which he guarantee
to be the truly genuine, and warrants them
fresh and unauthorized. Ayers Sarsaparilla
and Cherry Pectorsl, Jaynes' Expeciorant,
Jaynes' Alternative, Csrminative, Vemiiuge,
and Sanstiye Pills Browns Essence of Ginger.
Husbands Magnesia, Browns Bronchial Troches,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
President of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington. Sept ~, lsG8.-gtf
Cough, Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Weak
Breast, all Pulmonary Cnmnlaints.

on. Spaynss Compound Syrup Of Wild
CheTry."-A trial of many years has proved to
the world that this remedy is more efEcacious in
curing all throat, breast aud lung complaints
than any hitherto known to mankind. Ii gives
tone and strength to the stomach, and for the
aged and deblitated it acts as strengthening
Alternative. In Hemorrhage from the Lungs,
"hwayue's Wild Cherry" is the most safe aud
prompt siyptic in use. In Pathsis known by
emancipation, debility, cough, hectic fever and
purulent expectoratiou, it is, without exception,
the best medicine extant, oftgltimes curing the
most obstinate cases. which had bafied every
expenditure of human skill Prepared only by
Dr. swAYNE q Son, $50 North Sixth Street,
Philadelphia. Sold by all the principal Drug
gists.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
opr. swayne,s pananea y

THE oREAT ALTERNATIVE AND BLOOD PURIFIER.
And the most reliable remedy for
scrofula, Ulcers and White Swelling.
Marasmus or washing of flesh, Dropsy.
liberated Sore Throat, Hip JOINT Complaint.
Dark Blotches, or defects in the skin.
Obstinate or Scaly Eruptious, Cancers.
Weakened and Debilitaled system.
Boils, Yellow Skin, Pimpes in the face.
Mereurial Diseases, liberated Sore Legs Ma.
Patients whose bodily health seemed entirely
gone, and the whole system feastered with tbe
corruptions of ecrofulA, have been perfectly re-
stored by this world renowned Panroea.
10 case of eerupIions of the skin on any part Of
The BODY anOint with "Swayne's Ali healing Oint-
ment." 1t will hasten and cure the most ohst;
nate aud loathsome diseases, no matter Of how
long standing. Be very particular to Get the
genuine, as prepared only by DR.. Sw4YNn h
SON, No. $50 North Sixth Street. Philadelphia.
Sent by Express to any address.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
GRAY Hair Restor ed-Baldness Prevented

Londoh Hair UoIor Kesl0rer and Dressing"
& London Hair Color Restorer aud Dressing"
London Hair Color Restorer aud Dressing. +"
London Hair Color Restorer and Dressing"
RESTORES GRAY HAIR WITHOUT pYEINu.
This discovery for the preservation Of the
human hair is taking the lead Of all hair prepa-
rations, besides restoring the color aud making
hair grow on bald heads, 1t ia a beautiful dress
ing, keeps the hair soft smooth and Il xible. re-
moves any eruptive disease, Itching, Scurf, Dam
druii, sc. Many who were bald and gray have
had their hair permanently restored. Only Que
preparation. Large bottles, so cents six bottles,
$3.50 Sold by nr. SWayne Il Son, $50 North
Sixth street, Philadelphia, to whom all orders
should be addressed. asp95
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the annual list of
Taxes, comprising the taxes on Licenses, In
comes, carriages, silver plate, yachts, billiard
tables &C., has been received from the Assessor,
aud that duplicates are now in the hands of the
Deputy collector, who will give notice of the
times and places at which the said taxes will be
received.
In case the said taxes are not paid within the
time specified by the said Deputy Collectors, au
additional ten per eentim will be added to the
amount, in every case.
G.. II. b. DAY, Collector,
Delaware District.
Dover, Dec. 81, 1868. dec 30.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

STATE OF DELAWARE, Executive DEP'r,
DovER. December IL, 1868. !
In conformity with General Orders No. 800, War
Department, enlistments Of colorcd troops within
the State Of Delaware are this day opened.
Major Lorin Dnrritt is hereby designated as a
recruiting officer to conduct the said enlisiments.
Persons enlisted in pursuance of the said
orders will receive a bounty Of Two Dollars, and
compensation at the rate Of Ten Dollars per
month and one ration, three dollars Of which
may be in clothing
BY order of his Excellency,
WILLIAM CANNON,
Governor Of Delaware,
sAM'L NJ. HARRSuToN, Jr., See'y Of State.
dec 25 I'm,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
HOW RECONSTRUCTION WILL
WORK.

Examination into the basis of the Presidents
plan for the reconstruction of the perfect Union
shows that the Chief Magistrate had thoroughly
examined his ground before he planted hmseli
upon it. The following table has been com.
piled to show the number of loyal votes required
III the respective States in order to the proposed
reorganization
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
CITY MATTERS.

WILMINaToN MISUNDERSTANDING LEcTUREs.
"A course of at least eight lectures will be de-
livered before the Wilmington Institute as fol-
lows -Four lectures on Heat by 7. Clarkson
Taylor, commencing Monday evening, January
4ih, at & O'Clock, and continuing on the three
successive Monday evenings. Four lectures by
Prof. E D. Porter. Charles Bullock, Esq, DR..
Robt Il. Porter aud Ferris Bringhurst on inter-
esliug subjects to be announced hereafter. After
these lectures shall have been delivered, il is in
tended to add one or two more if the season is
not too far advanced.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

ANOTHER vIcrIM.- Coroner Zeblev was suu.
moned on Saturday to view the body Of colored
woman named Alexina Murray who was found or
FRIDAY evening, by some soldier, lying upon III,
rariroad near Hedgevile. They conveyed he,
70 the house Of Esther Ann Fisher when she wa,
TAKEN care Of but died early on Saturday morn
lug, After due investigation, the jury fendere,
aNerulGt Of death from Intemperance and Elk
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

The LEelsLATuRE.--'rhe Legislature Of
this State will assemble at Dover, on Tues
day next. We have not heard of any bust
ness OF Importance that will be brought be.
fore that body at this session, but expect
that the Copperheads will endeavor to sub
serve the interests Of JEFF Davis and his
satellites.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05
Registers office,

rnn.y a., NEW CASTLE COUNTY Dec 9th 1saa
ION the application Of LEONARD l.. WSLE5i og ~,
nm nAesut9T 81 me last will aud testament Of IN Hop
deceased II Is ordered and directed by III r.
se, mat me Executor Aforesaid give notice II ~
useea.ed with the date Of granting thereof NV csns
~ 70 De posted within forty days from ~
2, sven letters six Of the most public places Of the
rA ms against the estate, TO piesent he same
VI spue ny an Act Of Assembly In shch cgaa n,a a.
ana also cause the 10 DO asserted within
,no came period In the Delaware State journal ns
therein two months ~ ~ 70 eYpppued
- Given under the hand and seAlof osiS - Ar.
L. . neglser sloresaid, atNeW Castle in New Cssi
PETHR U. YAN1EVRR, r. pisisr u
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

STATE OF Delaware,
Executive Department, Dover, Dec. 80, 1868.
The Secretary Of War having given authority
10 the Executive of this State, to recruit troops,
in order to hll the quota of the State, under the
last call Of the President it is hereby ordered
and directed that no person shall recruit within
this State, without authority flom this depart
ment. Provost Marshals and Provost Guards
are hereby authorized aud requested to arrest
all persons attempting to recruit within the State
without such authority,
By order of His Excellency,
WILLIAM CANNON,
Governor Of Delaware.
SAMUEL NJ. HARRISoroN, Jr., sec'ry Of State.
inn 8 81.