Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-13
THE COMING DRAFT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL WHO Al
ENROLLED AND II4BLE tn DRAFT


and liable to draft, that the enrollment lists now
in this otiice should be made as correct as
possible.
Hitherto some complaint has been made that |
the quotas dsmsuded OF this State have been
excessive.
As all quotas are based upon the enrolment Of
each Hunited or Sub District in tue State, il is |
evident that no relief can DO expected, except by
the reduction OF the enrolment 10 it's proper !
STANDARD.
Although appeals have hitherto been made TO |
citizens TO correct the enrolment, there has been |
but little or no deposition shown by the public |
10 do its duty iu this particular.
IL Is manifest that this duty must be per-
formed by the citizens, or it will not bs done at
all
In order 10 accomplish this work thoroughly, |
II Is suggested aad urged upon the citizens OF
each Ward Of the city OF Wilmington, Hundred
/ or Suh-Disifict in The State, TO appoiut a we'll |
chosen committee Of responsible citizens to can.
yass thoroughly their respective districts and
spare no means TO make this correction thorough |
aud satisfactory both to the people and the
Government The only objsct being to correct
the enrolment aud place il at It's proper stan
dard, ami every citizen owes il alike TO bimself
as well as his ntishbOr to assist in this work
10 order to facilitate such committees in ac-
complishug To- object q complete copy VI the
existing enrolment of each Ward or sub district
will be furnished u each committee gu apPnc4. |
ton OF their chairman or properly authorized
member.
Every person enrolled is requested to aid such |
committees in the labors, by complying with
The iollosiug Conditions.
lst. Whenever u name appears Of any person
who is uOt rbroed, but haOle, notice Of the
laci should be gwen TO the committee Of the
'ua-distrlci, by any person who may be cogui-
E'aut 4 tu= iuc'. III order that the uane may be
iecid,l
2'd Whenever a name appears of any person
~" bas It mUvd irom Que Hundred to another,
, VI Out Of the Sue, notice Of the fact should be
given 10 the COMMITTEE, that the name may bs
s,riekvo from The list Of that sub district and
rvcUrle where IL belongs.
81 Whenever uhme appears which Is known
y Oe hsttious or auy one is aware that the
person INDICATED is bot resident 80 described,
= notice should be given to the committee, that
! The nbme may be- stricken from the list
Il An Wueueyer cause Of exemption exists for
i any reason, notice SHOULD be given TO the COM
3 mi.tee, by tns exempt person himself, that the
ii unme may be stricken from the list,
=, The following are the recognized causes Of
Ii ex mpuoDs;--
4 /. Over 10 years of age.
Is ., Under 20 years OF age.
L. 3. Being an alien, and never having voted.
IS d. Having furnished Substitute prior to
/. Dsatt.
a, O. Having been Drafted and furnished Sub
10 stitule.
Al q. Having been Drafted and paid commuia-
ton
is Z. Having been Drafted and received Ger.
n t'hcate If permanent physical disability.
~ o. Being permanently physically disqualified.
/ H Having served Two years in the Army or
IL. Navy the United states during the present
es war, aud been honorably discharged.
Of As this is an effort to correct the enrolment
of 1t Is mantesty the interest OF every person to
give such Information as will aid in the work.
b. Tlis is obab.y the last effort which will be
re made 10 correct the eDrolmSnt oil this State
=" IV bc successful the CO operation OF every resi.
re ienl ol u Ward Of the CITY Of Wilmington, OF
in huuditd IN The STATE is absolutely required
Eyery facility will be afforded by this oiic,
to obtain tho object iu view. II, therefore
re through the indispostion aud apathy Of ihl
tn public, who are most concerned this effort I,
ol correct the enrolmen; prove aborYs, and furthe
'h quotne demanded which may be excessive be.
ny cause uf the incoIrco ness OF tue enrolment, tn
er, peupe OF his State will be themselves RESPONSE
las BILE, aud they will have none but themselves t
er. Dlawe EDWIN WILMER,
ud Provost Marshal Of Delaware.
CO Provost Marthai's Office, Wilmington, Del
ied Decom1er l2h, 1864.
ny Newspapers ia the State will please copy 10
lry the information of tie people
ven PEIERsoS's MAGAglsz The January mum be
nc OF peterson's Ladies' National Mag ha
ecn been received. Ii is we'll filled with interest
he irg, Toeucal and prose writings, emanstioI
=, from the pens of such talented authors, as MIR
rnt Stephens, Ella RUdman, Mrs. D.nuisou, I. :
The Arthur, sc The stories in this mouthly, ar
1t refined moral character, aud are concede
IA to be the best published anywhere In illnetri
nj tous II IS magnificent number. The FashiC
.,n piAtes ere superb, besides being later than
Of other magazine gives. Now 10 the time to SET
on your names for the volume which eomne
ces with January.
y Gentiemen's Hats.
= All the iit 1T ttyies At CHARLES oAEPORD 4 6OA
ara conlnsntal uoIel, philadelphia.
Unit
ext FIfTY-NiSE BUILDING LoTs at Public Sal
s n the ~ perty Of BeDjamau Ferris, will be 90
,tla by Vim. Bright this day at 2 O'Clock, Gu Il
mt premises, commencing at tho corner OF -Four
lti. and jeff Tson Street, be sure to attend Il
tue ale as ths will close out the balance Of I
propeliy.
49, LEcIeEF cs NoB RT BURNS 1T will he pc
aeivrd ty the following co5rtbpoudence, th
Mr Thomas Roberts will repeat his eEcells
Lecture tho Character and Poetry Of Rob,
.T, Barns We are pleased to announce this ia
y, -, for the Lecture is one OF u highly pleaB
VI aud insruot We nature All who have heard
speak 9tit II the highest terms OF praise; q
has We hope our cit Leus will secure for themselV
tbis ihe pleasure and instruction now offered. n
ard: address viii be deliver. 10 The Lecture Room
jeu. The Institute Building, on Saturday night nei
yeon Almttance % cents.
sacn WILMINGTON, Dec 9Th, 1854.
Mn. THOMAS RoBERIa ,-SiR :-Having liste
Inst cd with great satisfaction 10 the delivery
NOV your excellent lecture upon the character Al
that poetry Of Robert Burns and knowing that ma
ld9y who were not present ou that occasion desire
rlay like pleasure We respectfully request you to
Few ptut your remarks at such time as may be co
day. venieDt to yourself and those who are interest
in the Rdyaacement of the temperance osu
aud the paymtnt Of the debt agaiuAt the Go
rs At Tenplars' Hall. kcspectfully yours,
-"1 C. HARLAN, SAMUEL BIDDLN,
Jos w. DAY, II. +. PIoEELs
lace CHAs. W. uowLAsD, ]. b. BouoHMAN,
T. n WN. PREsToE, L. II. FouLg.
ired Raw. Wa. J. STEvREsoN.
for
To DR.. C. Harlan, Joseph W. Day, G. w. HO
bee, land, Wm. Preston, and others:
nr,h Cent men 81 lave received your note
,o questing me to repeat my lecture en- the chars
-" ter nnd poetry Of Robert Burns | think
hos scarcely meritS repetition, bnt rs it has aft
oon led you pleasure, aud you presume others III
ore, be equally grsdfsd, and as 1t may be made
eng medium OF information in regard to the taleI
due and l-tols OF ScOtia's Bard, and advance /
ipyn cause vi temperance, and the interest of Go
Fing TempHis, | sheerfully consent 10 appear aga
and befUie Wilmington audience at such time
bell place as my friends may deem most appropria
Oo' Accept my thanks for the unmerted comp
ser muut expressed in your note, and believe me,