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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

TzE BURNS LEcruRR.--The lecture
of Mr Thomas Roberts, upon the char
acter and poetry Of Robert Burns, de-
livered on Monday night last, at the In
stitute, gave universal satisfaction. 1t
was an entertainment Of the first order
full of deep interest, great variety, and
was delivered with animation and pathos.
We oil think we know something Of the
eminent poet, and the sentiments which
he has clothed with such elegant and i'm
pressive language, but Mr.. Roberts pre-
sents his character ia outline 9nd colors
such as we were unaccustomed to con-
template, and exhibits the emotions of
his heart in such varied, pleasing and
powerful expressions, that Scotia's Bard
stands before us wondrous and estimable
as poet, philanthropist, patriot,
satirist, a wit, and a philosopher
The presentation of his brilliant peculi-
arities was very forcible, and as the point
under review was witty or serious, the
speakers tone, language and manners
caught the character of the trait, and
carried with irresistible force the listener
upon the stream of mirth or eloquence'
Many more persons would have been pre-
sent had they known how interesting and
delightful the speaker can make his topic /;
for his Scotch heart warns with his
theme, and the beautiful passages of the
best compositions bubble up in his mind
with all their feryor and brilliancy. The
whole lecture is made up Of sentimental
and poetic gems, linked together with
elegant skill, and presented to the audi
} ence in a style at once impressive by its
earnestness, and rich with Scotch tone
: and pronunciation. We hope steps may
be taken to have this lecture repeated
! for, from the opinions we have heard ex
5 pressed in regard to it by those who wer'
present, and whose literature and tast'
t make them good judges, it was one of th
1 best we have had for q long time. l
+ sparkles with facts Of Scottish social life
d aud is exciting with sentiments of affec
a ton, patriotism, and liberty and pre-
It sents the Poet as an extraordinary geniu
If and philanthrcpist, making him more e'
'e timable as humanitarian, and more be
D. loved as man. There is nothing
J. labored or formal in Mr. Roberts re
l. marks-nothing abstruse or intricate hi
D. language is natural, plain, and unaffected
g but expressive and pleasing. His maj
lie ner, tone, and gestures are his own, fire
d. and unstudied; but they are such as al
lie adapted to the subject he treats, an
Sc gives the fullest satisfaction to his aud
tn ence.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

AproIsrMEEr OF An ATroRSEY GsNFR.L
The Washington Republican of Saturday says
Hon James Speed, Of Kentucky, has been up
poirird by the President, Attorney General Of
the Uritsd Sutrs, 10 fill the vacancy oecasioued
by the resignation of Judge Bates.
Mr. Speed is one Of the most eminent lawyers
in Kentucky, is q man Of the highest integrity,
aud If great good common sense. He was upon
the Union electoral ticket Of kentucky in the re-
cent Presidential canvass, and for many years
has been leading emancipatiouist in that Stale
He WAS au old Henry Clay whig. The APP
pointmtnt is considered by distinguished Ken
tuekiGua now in the city as one every way fs to
be made.
OF Mr, Speed the Star says;
A few years since he served as Mayor eff the
city of Louisville, aud for n number OF years he
served in the State Senate Of Kentucky. Mr.
Speed will leave a large aud lucrative practice
in Louiaviile shooli hO accept this potion.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
GEN. sHERMAN,s suIDE

General Sherman has with him, in his Geor.
gia campaign, one Of the best and most reliable
scouts" or guides" in the Southwestern old
man, native Georgian, and wealthy planter
and STAKEHOLDER ut that. 1t would not be pro.
per, OF oouTss, TO mention his name, but be is
well known to all who were in the habit of visit
lug headquarters year ago. When the war
broke cut be denounced the Southern leaders.
and in consequence of his Union sentiments was
compelled to leave his home near Macon between
two days His peighbors missed him, and sua-
peoling rightly that he had gone Of to j,in the
Yankees, they followed him so closely that he
was obliged TO hide in the mountains in the
northern part Of the State for several weeks. -
They have since organized all kinds of raids for
no other object than to catch this one man. -
After being iu the service some time be volun..
teered his services to General Buell., but that
oticer didn't NEED much Southern guidance "
Next he received position as volunteer aid to
General Rosrcrans, 10 whom he was of great
service in the campaign terminating at Chatta-
rOoga. He has been with General Sherman
since last June. There Is not O highway or by.
way in the interior Of Georgia with which he i,
unaequainted, and scarcely town or village il
which be is not known.
He used TO say that with brigade Of cavalry
be could mud cotton aud negroes enough, within
hundred miles Of Atlanta, to hquidate th
national debt. He is one Of the lew rich mel
Of the South who have remained faithful 10 th
Union cause, when they knew that to do 80 wa
TO lose their properly, their homes and ihei
comiolt. On his present trip he carries wit
him black list CT those who took pleasure i
prosecuting him four years ago. lie thinks h
will make it more than even with them befor
be gets through
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

Hon. SCHUYLER CoLFAx-We have
the pleasure of announcing that the Hon.
Schuyler Cclfax, Speaker of the United
States House of Representatives, has
promised the Lecture Committee of the
Wilmington Institute, TO deliver lecture
sometime during the coming holidays.
MIR Colfax is an able and eloquent speak
er, an earnest and useful man, a worthy
successor of Henry Clay as Speaker Of
the lower House of Congress, and true
friend of the country. His public ser.
vices entitle him to cordial reception al
the hands of our people, and we trust
that, when he comes, Wilmington will
show her high appreciation of the ma.
tion's distinguished son, by giving Mr..
Colfax an audience that will do honor tc
the city and her visitor
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

GoDEY's LApY's BooK.-We have re-
csived the January number of this splen-
did Magazine. 1t is enlarged and much
improved in appearance, and gives evil
dence of great success 1t is high
toned periodical, unexcelled by any of its
contemporaries in point Of variety, inter
est, usefulness and all the attractions Of
literature and art Besides liberal con-
tributions from the pens of its talented
editors, who are great favorites with the
admirers of refined and moral reading
matter, it contains novelets, stories, essays
and sketches of life and character, written
by some of the most gifted writer's in this
country. The Fashion plates are beau
tiful, and of immense value to the ladies
In fact, Godey's Lady's Book is the best
monthly published, and we commend i
to our readers, as well worthy of theil
patronage.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

IRE ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-The De-
cember number is promptly on our table,
and replete with valuable and interesting
matter. There is a beautiful Ode to
Bryant, our veteran poet, upon his reach
ing his three score years and ten. -
There is noble" contribution entitled,
England and America, from that true and
talented English advocate of our Ameri-
can cause, who is now on q visit in this
country-Goldwin Smith. His article
should be read by every candid mind ;
and to such its perusOl will scarcely fail
to be deeply interesting aud instructive.
The Atlantic is worthy of all and more
than all the patronage and favor which It
receives. A new volume begins with the
next number. aIt gft -~
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

THE Artisans SAVING BANK, no. III Market
street, Wilmington. Delaware. oaics open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
cept Sundays, from O'Clock, A. N. ill l P. NJ.
On Tuesday evenings from TO 8 O'Clock, aud
on Saturday evenings from G to 7 O'Clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment OF necessary expenses, are all to be di.
vided among the depositOrs Dividends are de-
clared semi-anuually, in the months Of April and
October.
The Charter enaets that no member Of The
Rnard Of Managers shall be entitled to receive
~ profit or emolument for his services as such,
or De allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
AanGg9G-William s. Hilles. Edward Belts,
Joseph W. Day, N. II. Benson, Charles W. How.
land, George W. Bush, Edward Moore, Leonard
E. Wales, Clement B. Smyth, DR.. J. F. Vaughan,
William H. Billany, William Candy, Henry c.
Jones.
WILLIAM 8. HILLHs, President.
GHoRdR W. Bush, Vice President.
JoHu P. MoLRAR. Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09


THE Pacific PIRATE.--Ihe telegraph has al.
ready supplied the main Incidents Of the pratt.
cal plot to seize the American steamers at Pana.
ma Of the leader of the pirates We have the
following additional;
Captain HOgg. after fading that there was no
chance Of escape, vas quite talkative. He states
that he is a Marylander, hailing from Baltimore
He is a man about thirty years old, apparently
Of good education. He ia an old hand at this
business. In May last, he was captured on
board the blockade runner Tristan shandy.
while leaving Wilmington for Havana, and tax en-
to New York, where be was released on the claim
OF being au Englisbmau. Before being taken
prisoner he had thrown his papers overboard.-
He states that he has commission at Richmond,
and claims to be prisoner Of war lie mad au-
thority from Mallory 10 commission the men
undcr him. His orders were to report 10
Semmes ii possible but he will not say where,
lie says he has no doubt of being quickly ex-
changed, when he will try his hand at another
venture of this kind, with. he hOpss more sue
cess. The money taken on California stsamers,
he esys, was to have been shipped to Europe on
British or French men-of war.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

The onic ial vote.of Illinois for President
is atlast all in and stands ls95O7 for Lin.
coin and l5s,736 for Mcclellan. The ma
jority for Lincoln is 3O,777. The gain on
the aggregate vote OF 1860 is 9,543; on the
Republican vote. Of 1860, l7,346. The loss
on the Democratic vote Of 1860 is 1,4e5.
The Union gain on the plurality vote
1860 is 1881. The Union gain on the De-
majority of 1862 is 47,443,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
NEWARK ACADEMY
Prof. Edward ID. Porter, Principal
SESSTONS--1863

The buildings and grounds have been placed com
plse order and filled up with furniture especially
adapted for the comfort and convenience OF studsnts
Rooms furnished for the older boys In Colleges or
private study, free from the confusion and restraint "a
school room, =
The Course ofTnsruetlon is Thorough and practical
designed to h young men for admission to our best Col
eses fer the active duties Of the farm shop or
Ing house.
BY the liberAty Of the Board Of Trustees the Academy
ls furnished with Library Of 90OQ Volumes END one Il
rAlus In the United states-thus An0rdlng faeitiet
acquiring q complete Scientific aud Mathematical sIuen-
tiou tar superior to most schools in our country
The bert Teachers will be employed and no labor
spared to secure the proper moral mental and
training OF the young entrusted to his care Terms
mpderAts. For circulars and information address
EDWARD d. PORTER
Newark. n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
MARRIED.

HoLsINGER-JONEs In New Castle, on
Monday, the 9th inst, by Rev. NJ. II. Sisty,
Mr.. JOHH HoLsISGBR to Miss MARTHA ].
JONES, all Of New Castle County, Del.
PRlCR-HODGEs.-O the 25th ultimo, by
the Rev Dir. MeCron, ALBRsD LES PRioE, Of
Philadelphia, to Miss AsSIE X daughter Of
7, harris Hodges, Of Baltimore.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
GentIenen,s HAS.
All the latest styles at CHARLES oAKPoRD SONS
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia
THE SINKING OF THE FLoRIDA-THE
CIRCUMSTANCES

THE SINKING OF THE FLORIDA-THE
CIRCUMSTANCES.
When the Florida arrived in Hampton Roads
she was found to be leaking badly. Admiral
Porter had her lightened till she rode at anchor
with her sheathiug above water. On the 10th
inst, the transport steamer Alliance coided
with the Florida inhoting serious damage IL the
forward part Of the vessel. This accident in
creased the leak, and to prevent the occurrence
Of accidents Of similar nature. the Florida was
ordered to anchor of Newport News, where there
is less danger from passing vessels. On the 25ih
inst, the Florida proceeded to Newport News
distant nine miles from Hampton Roads. She
was leaking at the rate Of eight inches per hour
aud both steam pumps we're kept continually at
work TO keep the water from gaining ia her
hold. This was the state Of things ill half paet
Que O'Clock on Monday morning the 28th, when
the engineer OF The Florida called up her com.
maudcr and informed him that one Of the steam
pumps had broken down, aud the leak was gain
ing rapidly.
Acting Master Jonathan Baker, In charge of
the Florida at once aroused the crew, riegVd bis
deck pumps aud made every effert to keep down
the leak The Atlanta, under whose guns the
FlOrida was anchored, was also signalled. Capt.
Woodward, Of the Atlanta, Immediately came
off, with a large part Of his crew, to assist in
keeping the sinking vessel aAost Bailing gangs
were organised aud set to work but in vain: the
leak gained with alarming rapdity. 1t was i'm,
possible to raise steam sufficient to ruR her on
the beach, as ber boilers were built to burn sof
or bluminous coal, and the bunkefs were hlled
with hard or anthracite roal, the Governmen
having no other variety Of coal at this point, onI
vessels all consuming anthracite.
AT o'clock A. NJ the water rose aboys ,h'
CRATE bars Of the furnaces, extinguishing th'
hres and putting an end to the working OF TIT
steam pump, The incoming water now gained
pcrceptioly. Still the officers perseVered. A
dawn the water covered the berth deck. Tn
crews, with their luggage, were then placed it
the small boats d taken to the Atlanta. Tn
watch $1,000 two feet on the berth deck, whe
Acting Master Baker abandoned his sinking
charge. She finally sank at balt-past seven o.
o ock, about a fourth Of mile abo7s the wrec
CT the Cumberland.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
Ladies' and CIlIIdrems Hats,
Latett styles at Gu ARIES oAKP0RD 4 SONS. C, Ati
mental Hotel, Fhiladsphia
GOOD WORK OF CoLoRED CAVALRY
REGIMENT

GOOD WORK OF COLORED CAVALRY
REGIMENT.
Writing from Yicksburg, Col. usband. now
commanding eOlored cavalry regiment, says
~ have just returned from the longest scout
made eince have been in the brigade left
here twelve days since with twelve hundred
men and fonr pieces OF artillery landed at
Bruinsbutg, Miss, from there marched to Port
Gibson, aud from there to Rodney, from Rodney
to Matches by way of Fsyette. Left Natchez BY
boat, went to Tunca Bend, landed aud marched
Gu WoOdville, from Woodvile to Fort Adams,
from Fort Adams to WoOdVille, from woodyille
TO NuiheE, and thence to Stearns' House.
"l captured one thousand beef cattle, four
hundred and fifty horses and mules, seven army
wagons and mules. burned seven hundred thou
sand dollars worth Of corn in stores at Wood
vile, cut aRd destroyed the telegraph for miles
captured half dozen X, bel mails, with impor-
Iant information, also two hundred aud fifty
stand Of small arms, three pieces OF artillery,
one caissOn, two hundred and fifty rounds fixed
ammunition, elgbty-two prisoners Of war, one
Captain aud two Leutenante, killed ffty-eight
Rebels, inclAding one Major and one Lieutenant,
aud only lost two killed and five slightly
wounded.
"HOW do you like III We have more Of the
same sort on hand.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
Valuable Delaware Farm at
Public Sale.

.s;s4. Will he sol at Public sile on the prem Ses,
EiiHM GU sAIuRD ~ the l7th day Of .ecunbov next,
Eu#a all thai valuable tract ul land farm, situated
Ah Ia Chr sti 'na bundrei, Nev Ctstie Cunt. Del
iTonuns tue lne VI cits ~ hlulngtOu. uplon
ft huow the agricultural Farm OF New Castle
Coun W iniug about ieU Of Aul some
acres o. VII eh ave- With, lac ,ily iHi'is
Tne land Is divided 'fo hv.us uNOnent for cultlvi
ton, we'll waterd aud under gnpi ioiea, OF which
is The ether imp mprovemens c1n-is ol aFgs two
story stone dwelling n good repair stone narD, &c
About 20 tho land hAva tetn enslond by eub
sAniia to4ru teue Tor the purpose Agricultural rNh
liiob. With sheds 81 AMI eb ins orr spending.
tainng graded h. It mile rack fnr roing, among the
very beat the ry, the surr4nudst with
trees now In flu V.or Ot rowth.
No such opportunity for profit hle nv0stment Of eap
tai ha- recently Ole Ell TO the pubic. As already
stated the laud fronts the Ws'tern city line Of VIII
miuWon, uuion tteet cutting oil Its \. b,
Or acres itto the city limits
Il within two squares OF the city bosH, aud tho
same aaucs om the oy railruad, whleh ma soon nc
extended along It's front In lew years 1t will inevl
ably dsmAnd of building lots and present site
flr various manuiearH pu poses cannot bs Teeeded In
this vicinity.
For iurthtr Information apply to tis rrsidsnt OF the
Agricultural society Samuel CAuly, t or the seers-
tsry, k0bar' aeCabe, Wilmington MIR. Jacob Walton
on the premstH.
sale 10 at IL oeerk, IN, on the above Jay,
and terms made known ~
SAMUEL CANBY,
President Agricultural Society, New Castle County.
RODEkI MccAnE, SserctAty lots
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
Farms for sale
Is
DELAWARE, PENNSYLvANAA.
AND MARYLAND

"A ND MAh LA L.
No. I. farm Of ninety asroa near Newark.
No. ?. A iarm iu Christians Hundsd four miles from
Wilmington, eoHiAinlng siKty'slE AereA Of land villa
good buildlHgs
No. .. nfm in Cecil County, Maryland containing
two hundrui and thirty aares
No. I. A Armia ApPoqulnlmink HuadFsd, three miles
kom Townssnd Station, on tho Delaware karohd con
tanning hre4 hundred and two sets Of buildings
No. 8. farm containing one hundred and seventy.
nlns aersi In West Dover uunirad, Kent Couuty, DEL
ln tao tracts and with two sets Of buildings.
No. o, A hrm containing one hundred and aesenty'
,sten aereai within Fix miles Of Dover Kent C'uny
Del. Half in timber.
No. 7. A farm OF ninety acres near Glasgow.
No. very hne farm Of one hundred and twenty five
acres In Chester County. Pa, near ChAdd's Ford.
No. .. A firm In BTandyw Hundred, Eve miles from
Wilmington, containing 74k Aeres. Good buldiugs
No, TO- A farm in BEAbdyWine Hundred, containing
20 acres, Good uiidings.
No. H. srm in CbrislsnA lundssd, near Osn.rsViis,
containing 10 acres.
lo3 ares.
Tho above ArmH will be sold on very reasonable terms
aud at moderate prices With Aome, posseaslon can be
given Immediately.
for teSms apply 70
W. McCAULLEY co.
606 Market atrsst,
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
Trustees Sale
REAL ESTATE.


DY virtue decree Of the Court of ChAneey Of the
DstAte Of Delaware, in and for New Castle County
made al the February Term, A. D. 1854 In cause Of
partition between John Randall, Jr and wife and Walter
Williamson sud others deyisees Of Sarah Dawson
ceased. " II be exposed TO tAe at Pubic Nendue on
WEDNESDAY the Fourteenth day Of December 1884, At
o'clock, r. b.. At the house Of MerrH Dickinson, in the
city OF Wilmington the folloSng deserbeo keai RElae,
sltuAte and being Ia the ead city Of Wilmington TO wit
No. l. lot VI land with Brick House thereon
ted at the corner OF Walnut and Spring streets, being "a
feet Nide 10 front walnut hrest and extending
Wardly at ht angles thereto, and with the width
distance OF " l3 feet y lal or lats belonging to
the estate OF John Gordon, deceased,
No 2. lot Of lAnd adj ining No. ], with Brick
Walnut street and extendpg westwArdy at right AnRsa
thereto with the width distance or gl l2 feet and
thonoi continuing westwArdy further distance 70 feet
with breadth II feet along continuation the north
erly line thereof lsuds late belonging to Rleh
ART Painter and the estate OF John Gordon dseeA' ed
No. g. lot ol Ia acjoining No. ., with Brick House
thereon erotted, being II feet wide Walnut
afoIeaif, and extending thence uestWsrdy u right
angles thereto wish the width distance Of lls LIZ
te't TO 'Ands nov VI late OF Richard Painter
No. J. lot VI lant with Frame Dwelling HousS
there erected, HdJouins No. s. being "a feet wide
WA nut street. aud extending thence westwardy right
ANGLES thereto with the width dtauee of 1i6 lf2
feet 70 lAnds now or latJ Of John Bfnes, Esquire.
AtsadAnee vii be given and tea sale mi eknoEn
Al the time and place Aforesaid by the gnsl
tse or his AtOi Rsy.
GKo. B RODNEY,
Trustee
New Castle. Nov. llth. ls0l.--lL
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
FOR SALE.

A LII that nearly new three stery BRICK DWkt
eaSsrly side Of West Street. between Eighth and Nla'p
Streets No. $40 For further particulars inqurs Of
JOHN :. ROBINSON, ConreyAnssf,
ri 2s.3ni odd Felour Hal
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

DEAD LETTERS, In his report to Con-
gress, the Postmaster General, says;
"The number of dead letters of every
description received and examined during
the year was S,5Os, ,s25, being an increase
of 95s,409 over the preceding year, at
tributable mainly to the return of large
numbers of army and navy letters, which
it was found impracticable TO delivern
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09

HisroRY OF THE REBELLIoN.-We
have received the ninth number of Har-
per's Pictorial History of the Great Re
belioh. 1t is unabated in point Of
interest. The contents embrace a tho
rough discussion of important subjects in
connection with the troubles.of the coun-
try. The Illustrations consist of Likeness
ses of several distinguished loyal states
men, and JEFF. Davis and the leaders oI
the rebellion, This work will be com
plete and impartial history of the war
based throughout upon original docu'
meuts and the most reliable information
1t is sold atthe low price of thirty cent
pernumber. Every person should hav'
a copy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
DELAWARE MARBLE WORKS,
PROCLAMATION.

], CHARLES KIEPR, Chief Catxsr ts ths sllIsns q
Wilmington, and the public generally, do publish Asd
doclaTe:-
.. That kRRD BIRDS aud other Ohoise game srs Ia
SEASON. and 10 found done up In the worry best ays,
at the OYSTER BAY HOUSE IN TnIRD 6TKEEF BR'
TWEEN MANkBr AND KlN1 STREETS.
a. That OYSTERS now strictly prime, and Afs dons
up in the most delicious stswu Pans Pryt &s., Al The
Oyster bay House. In Third Street.
8. That s kinds Of refreahnents may be obtained AZ
the said Oyster Bay House. In Third Street. done In the
very best style, and that the proprietor Intends 10 this
future, a. In the past make this Ietsetoy Of the
hest 10 tbs United States. model sstabshment, 81
luxury In the shape Of HATING and DRINKING, Al nh
prices and be accommodated pleasantly and promptly,
~-l Given under the hand and seal Of othee Of ths
L. said Oyster Nay House, In Third Street, between
- Market and King Streets, Wilmington, Delaware
this seventh day OF september, A. D. 1854.
ssp2O CHARLES kIERE, Propriat0
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
Fire Insuranoe con

mHE Directors OF the Delaware fre Iasuranes ComTahJ
J. have this day declared b ,Vlsnd Of PSF eVut eita!
of u b. tax, payable 70 ths stoekhoders or helr sA
tps.fssl John 3IoLEAR,
A'nsTS hso'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-09
The Parts MantIIIa, CLOAK. and
FUR EMPORIUM

40. 800 Chstnm Street (fornerly No. 70s.,
PHILADELPHIA.
j. W. PROCTOR n Co. invite thS attonilon Of thsif
friends to their large aud superb stosk st
Fine Oloaks and Furs,
Unparalleled In any former season.
The increased accommodation Afforded in oar new iasA
ti0n onat.es to devote the fullest attention 70 our
FUR DEPARTMENT.,
which will 10 found we'll furnished with svsry dasip.
lion Of First Glass fuRs, which will be guaran,ssi a. H
prstentsd or the money paid will be refunded.
Orders per mail will be carefully attended to and d.
veed RSpFsia charges paid distance inside Of lOs
miles J. W. PROCTOR AGO.
scpliy no. gao Chestnut Street, Phlladslphia