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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20

While hunting after scenes and sites, It
will be wise to take warning by the fatal
accidents which occur amids the Alps
every summer. Switzerland occupies O
certain small space on the map of Europe
but practically, Switzerland is duplicate.
There are two Switzerlands, the upper
and the lower, the accessible and the hard
ofaccess; Switzerland on earth and Switz.
erland in the clouds. The one may be
agreeably journeyed through by ladies,
elderly folk, and quiet people in general;
the other is the haunt of chanois hunters
and members of the Alpine club. Still
there is an attractive mid region (allow.
ing near approach to AND closer view
Of forbidden spots and unattainable won.
ders) which may be visited without i'm.
pudeuce by persons who will relinquish
perious ascents and passages which, even
If accomplished lead to no useful results
either practical or scientific, but merely
add to the tourists capital of brag.
Very good indications TO these wilder
and yet not too hazardous scenes are given
in Backer's excellent manual. While
gazing at it, you experience combiua.
ton of sensual ratification To the eye and
intellectual excitement to the mind, which
Can no more be described in words than
certain tastes or certain bodily sensations
The rocky wilderness is often rendered
comfortable by the wooden hotels, which
are on the increase. Some of them are
by no means small they are not houses,
but three decker urks built to remain on
dry land instead OF floating. They are
ships which are not prisons, and there is
no chance of being drowned
The rooms are cabins, separated from
the other cabins by wooden partitions ;
the ceilings are diaphgrams Of wood
Though you do not hear the sea waves
splash you may often hear the waters
rushing and winds roaring in the rigging
aloft, j. 0. in the broad expanse of roof,
weathercocks and spouts. These arks.
too, are ballasted like other vessels, with
the difference that the load of stones is
placed aloit iustead of in tho hold, with,
out fear of making the ship capsizo. -
Among the Alps there is nothing like
wood everything (except tea kettles and
frying -panS( is supposed capable ofhei ng
made Of wood. Wooden houses with
wooden walls, and wooden roofs, shelter
men who eat with wooden spoons and
forks, and whose virtues are recorded on
wooden gravestones a swiss dandy will
even show his patriotism by wearing
wooden buttons on his Sunday clothes,
When the carriage road ceases in the
Alps there are two safe ways of travelling
larther--on foot, and in chairs carried by
relays Of men. The latter Is expensive,
and will hardly be employed for long dis.
tances. Saddle horses and mules are to
be had in plenty, They will often carry
you well aud safely, but will OCCASIONAL ,
fail you at the most critical point, especial.
ly it you are not used to their ways and
weakness. When the stream Of tourists
is at its fullest rush, horse which ha;
performed q fair journey in harness, and
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
SCIENTIFIC LEoTuRE-rHE Yoor.

"What boots it," saith Shakespeare. In
commencing at the head and going down
to the foot, don't wish to set en- exam
pie for you to follow, for it is much more
honorable and praiseworthy in most con-
ditions OF life, to begin at the foot and
gradually work up to the head. The
foot is the only corn growing section on
the human frame. In all the walks of
life, to say nothing about the runs, the
foot plays an important part. Without
it there wouldn't be any promising shoe.
makers. The light fantastic toe conld
have no existence, aud dancing would be
unknown, unless people danced upon their
heads, which, for obvious reasons, couldn't
be indulged in very conveniently A foot
in long measure is twelve inches, but l
have seen where it overrun twenty. Big
feet have been serious puzzle to scien~
the men before now. Some of them
have contended that they are live things.
with breathing apparatus and bowels
The propensity that feet often exhibit to
60 astray, and walk in by and forbidden
paths, show that they are more than half
haman. With the Chinese, small feet are
highly priced, and the measure of female
loveliness is lin measure). the shoema.
ker's measure of her foot. The lady who
requires the most support in walking. Ia
the most charming to the almond eyed
Celestial. A Chinese romance begins as
follows $500 Sly, the daughter Of the
philUsol her 10 loo, was fhirsr than rice
and more graceful than bamboo. Her
foot was no longer than her finger, and
when she walked she tottered with most
engaging helplessness." In romances of
the chivalric period we frequently read Of
a feet of arms, which is not only ungram-
matical, but is manifestly inconsistent
1t is no more paradoxical, however, than
to say dancing master is a good hand
with his feet, as you sometimes hear
Fleetiooted people don't run the best,
always. Mr.. John Bows can rnn half a
mile in minute; and yet he was once
beaten in race for the Office of post.
master, in small village of Kent, by
wooden legged man. The best run at
billiards ever saw, was made by q man
who had but one leg, My hearers, let
me entreat you to pause often and scan
closely tho paths in which your feet arc
walking
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20


w THs BARD OF TowGa HAIL.
Good Parson Blank IA uams whs,lsitl)
Has had ine douaIion wilt.
Made ly his grateful 1ocR
Aud such huge and varied load
or useful things they ibsn hsstoWsi. Ca d
"a seeniel hard times to moos.
Barrels VI tlour and bags Of meal.
cheesea large as q Wagon wheel,
Groceries from the store,
Tue best OF pickles aud preserves,
Corned pork and hAms--but mem nv euervss
And can repeat no more.
msnn Of things mesut for the table
Bat hay aud oats supplied tbs stable
Nor eau We fail TO name
Housekeeping articles quite new.
And knitted socks Of woolsp, duo
To revered oll dame.
But that which pleases the Parsen beat
Aud was admired by all the rest.
There gathered above all,
Was most fRultless suit Of elothss,
Some wise and clever CbristiGu ohoss
To bring, from Tower Hall
Our assortment OF Rsady.made clothius--
Mems Youths aud Boys'--is nov full And eem
pleie, comprising the choicest ntyles Of goods
the mSrket affords. We have detstmiusd no
elose out our Winter stock at reduced prices.
much bslow the rAies at which il could 10 re-.
placed Those accustomed 10 wearing aue
clothing, made to order, will mad among our
stock Raiments ia every way sqlal, at priees so
muoh lover, as t0 Rstonish the uniuitlAied.
TOWER HALL,
No. 6l5 Market Street,
BENNETT & co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20


The Lancaster (Pa) Express says that
large crowd Of persons assembled in
the Reformed Mennonite, Church, in that
city, on Saturday morning to witness a
marriage between two members Of the
new Mennonite persuasion. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. John Kohf,
assisted by Rev. Christian Wilmer To
those of the audience who were never
present at wedding OF members of this
denomination the affair was novel and
interesting. The sermon was appriate to
the occasion. The preacher read from
the Sd to the 10th verses Of the 10th
chapter of Matthew, and from the 23d
verse to the end of the 5th chapter OF
Ephesians, basing his remarks on these
passages Of Scripture. The whole dis.
course was devoted TO the duties of the
candidates for matrimony to each other,
and their scriptural relations to "Christ,
the head Of the Church,
At the conclusion of the regular exer-
cises the marriage rite was performed in
front of the pulpit The Bridegroom was
asked whether he believed this sister of
his faith was allotted by Christ to be his
wife, and whether he was free from all
other women persons. Affirmative an
swers being given, similar questions were
put to tho bride und answered The
usual questions were then put and an
swersd, when the twain were pro.
nounced man and wife The manner Of
bringing about marriages between the
members OF this denomination differs
from that of other Christians What ia
called "courting" is done by their preach
ers, the candidates for matrimonial honors
not being allowed to visit the object of
their affections. When It brother wishes
to take to himself one of the sisters as a
wife, the fact is communicated TO the
preacher, who makes known TO the sister
the feelings of this brother, and if no OBJ
jections be made on her part, the banns are
published in church, aud the wedding
takes place in due time.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20


NLcAllster BY assault capturing his entire
garrison aud stores. This opened to us
the Ossabaw Sound, and pulled down
to this gunboat TO communicate to the
feet. Before opening the communica-
ton, we had completely destroyed oil the
railroads leading into Savannah, andiiu-
vested the city. The left is on the Sa-
vannah river three miles above the city,
and tho right is on the Ogeechce, Mt
Kings bridge.
The army is in splendid order. and
equal to anything. The weather has been
fine and supplies abundant. Our march
was most agreeable, and We were not at
all molested by guerilss. We reached
Savannah three days ago, but owing to Fort
McAllister we could not communicate )
but now we have McAlhster, we 30 ahead!
We have already clptured two boats on
the Savannah liver, and have prevented
their gunBoats from coming down. !
estimate the population at Savannah at
$4,000, and the garrison at 5000. Gene
raj Hardee commands.
We have not lost a wagon on the trip,
hut we have gathered in large supply OF
mules, negroes, horses. sc, and our teams
are in far better condition than when we
started.
My first duty will be clear the army Of
surplus negroes, mules and horses. We
have utterly destroyed over 200 miles Of
railroad aud consumed stores and proyi
sions that were essential to Lees and
Hood's armies.
The quick work made with Fort Me
Allistep and the opening of communica
ton with our feet, and consequent inde
pendence for supplies, dissipates all theil
boasted hopes to head me off and starye
, , the army, regard Savannah as already
gained. Yours truly,
5 w. T. SHERMAN, Major General,
D Edwin NJ. Stanton, Secretary War
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
WE NEVER DRINK.

A correspondent OF the Bangor Whlg
narrates the following incident, which re-
Gently come under his observation;
On the stage were seven or eight sol.
diers from the Eighth Maine Regiment
civil, wel-behavcd, Intelligent men, as
was apparent from their conversation
While at the stage house in Lincoln,
there came in the Office poor old blind
man-stone blind--slowly feeling his way
with his cane. He approached the sol.
diers and said in gentle tones-"Boys, 1
hear you belong to the Eighth Regiment
| have son in that regiment" What
is his name ~ ''John -" Oh,
yes, we know him we'll lie was Ser
geant in our company we always liked
him. He is now Lieutenant in col.
lored regiment and prisoner at Charles
ton" ~ 'ff.'6 a 'H
For moment the old man ventured
not a reply; bat at last slowly and sadly
he said II feared as much. II have not
heard from him for very long time
Without waiting for another word these
soldiers took from their wallets sum oi
money, amounting to twenty dollars, ant
offered it to the old man, saying at the
same time; "If our company was here
we would give hundred dollars"
The old man replied "Boys, you mus
put it into my wallet for me, for an
blind" 80.
But mark what followed. Another In
dividual in the room who had looked OF
this scene as l had, with feelings Of pridl
in our citizen soldiers, advanced and said
"Boys, this is a handsome thing, and /.
want you to drink with me / stand trea
for the company" ! waited with interes
for the reply 1t came. mo sir, W
thank you kindly. We appreciate you
offer, but we never drink {" The seen
was perIect--the first act was noble AM
| generous the last was grand.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
SHERMAN.
Interview Between Gems. Sher-
man and Foster.
SAVANNAH CLOSELY BEsIEoED.
sh.rman,s omeiaI Report.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-Mojor General
Dir, NesO York dispatches have been
received to-day from General Foster, who
had personal interview, on the morning
of Wednesday the l4th inst with Gene
lal Sherman at Fort McAllister, which
had been taken by assault on the preced-
ing day.
Savannah was closely besieged, and its
capture, with the rebel forces there was
confidently expected. 1t was to be sum-
moned in two days, and, if not surren-
dered, Sherman would open his batteries
upon it.
General Foster reports that Sherman S
army is in splendid condition, having
lived, on its march, on the turkeys,
chickens, sweet potatoes, and other good
things of the richest part of Georgia.
The march was feebly resisted.
Nothing has been heard from General
Thomas to-day. Unofficial dispatches
state that the provost marshal at Nash
vile reports 5000 prisoners and 40 pieces
of artillery as being already secured.
II is ascertained that in transmitting
General Thomas report, last night, q
telegraphic mistake was made at Louis.
vile or Nashville in the estimated rumor
of our casualties. The dispatch written
by General Thomas stated that his whole
loss would not exceed three thousand,
10000 and very few were killed.
A dispatch from Lexington, this even
ing, states that son the 18th inst at
Kingsport, Tenn. Gen Burbridge had O
tight with Basil Dukes Brigade, (former.
ly John Morgan's), and routed it, with q
loss to the enemy of $50 killed, wounded
and prisoners, and their trains. Dick
Morgan, brother OF John was captured. y
(Signed) EDWIN Nj. SANToN,
Secretary of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
Our Relations with Canada.
GEN. DlX'S ORDER MODIFIED
BY THE PRESIDENT.


Head quarters Of tho Department Of
the East. New York City, Dec n, 1864.
General Order No l00.-The President
of the United States having disapproved
of that portion of the Department Gen
eral Order No 97, (curreht series) which
instructs all military commanders on the
frontier. in certain cases therein specified,
10 cross the boundary line between the
United States and Canada, and directs
pursuit into neutral territory, the said in
struction is revoked.
In case therefore OF any future mAraud.
ing expeditions into our territory from
Canada, military commanders on the
frontier will report to these head. quarters
for orders before crossing the boundary
line in pursuit of the guilty parties BY
command of Major General Dix
d. II. VAN buren,, Col aud A. A. G.
Oficial-Charles A. Taline. Major and
Abide Camp.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
OFFICIAL REPORT.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 1879 P. M.-Mojor
Gen. Dir, NeD York.-The following
official reports were received this evening
from Gen. Thomas, dated at his head
quarters, near Franklin,
headquarters Department Of he Gum
beridnd, near Franklin, Tenn, Dec. It.
A report, just received from Major Gen.
Wilson, states that at 6 p. NJ. to-day, he
attacked and dispersed Stevenson's divi-
sion of rebel infantry and a brigade of
cavalry, capturing three guns.
The 4th U. S. cavalry and Hatch 5
division Of calvary, handsomely supported
by Knipe's division of calvary did the
work, making several beautiful charges,
breaking the rebel infantry in all directions
Had it only been light, the rebel rear
guard would have been entirely destroy
ed. AS it is, it has been severely punish
ed. The whole army will continue q
vigorous pursuit in the morning. The
attack was made six miles beyond Frank
lin.
GEORGE Fl. THOMAS, Major General
Headquarters, Department of tlt
Cumberland, near Franklin, Tenn, p
NJ, Dec. II, 1864. We have pressed th,
enemy to-day, beyond Franklin, eaptur
ing his hospitals, containing over lj0t
wounded, and about $50 Of our wounded
in addition to the above.
General Knipe, commanding division
of cavalry, drove the enemys rear-guar'
through Franklin, to-day, capturing
about $50 prisoners and five battle flags
with very little loss on our side. Citizen
of Franklin represent Hoods srmy q
completely demoralized
In addition to the captures of yestel
day, reported in my dispatch Of last nigl
have the honor to report the capture
General Rueker and about $50 prisoner
of the enemy's cavalry, in q fight that OF
Cured about eight O'Clock last night b.
tween General Rucker and General Hate
Of our cavalry.
The enemy has been pressed to,da
v both in front and on both lanks Bril-
Gen. johnson succeeded In striking hi
0 on the flank jast beyond Franklin, captu
3 ing quite number of prisoners. I'll
: number is not yet reported My cavall
is pressing him closely though, and a
very much in hopes of getting many mo
prisoners tomorrow.
GEORGE II. THOMAS, Maj. Gen.
S Other dispatches unofficial from Mas
: vile, state that 1000 prisoners were ca
tured by Wilson, and that General Re
seau commanding at Murfresboro' repoT
Forrest killed, and 1900 Of his men ca
tured
The superintendent at Nashville Iepor
|, that the railroad from Nashville will
open to Franklin to night, and he "
rapidly follow Thomas, thls lurnishil
him with supplies, and enabling him
push on after Hood.
EDWIN NJ, STANTON, Sec. of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20

HANDEL AND HAYDN CoNcERT.-The
second Grand Concert of the Handel and
Haydn Society will take place at the In-
stitute Hall, on Thursday evening next.
On this occasion a choir OF one hundred
voices will appear and musical enter
tainment may be expected which has
never been excelled in this city. The
performers embrace the best talent Of
Wilmington. The programme is made
OF q choice selection of the most popular
pieces. We bespenk for them a crowded
house
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20


au,hotity lie possesses under the rules Of
law recognized by all civilized States in
regard to persons organizing hostile ex.
expeditions within neutral territory and
-lseing- it for an asylum after commits
ting acts OF depreciation within our own,
such an exercise Of authority having Boz
come indispensable 10 protect our cities
and towns from incendiaries, and our pco-
pie trom robbery and murder
II iIt Is earnestly hoped that the inhabi-
tants Of our frontier districts will abstain
any retaliation oneaccount Of the outrages
committed BY the rebel marauders, and
that the proper means Of redress will be
left TO the action of the public authorities
By command Of Major General Dix
D. r. VAN BUREN,
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant Gen.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
ST. ALBANS RAID CASE,

VIEW Ohki JJecenlUer l9.-Ine i0l-
lowing general orders have Just been
issued:
HEAD'Rs DEPARTMENT OF THE EAST,
New York CITY, December IA.
General Orders, No. o.
Information having been received ut
these headquarters that the rebel marau.
ders who we're guilty of murder and rob-
berry at st. Albans, Vt, have been dis
charged from arrest, and that other onter-
prises are actually in preparation in
Canada, the commanding general deems
it due to the people OF the frontier towns
to adopt the most prompt and efficient
measures for the security Of their lives and
property.
All military commanders on the from.
tier are therefore instructed, in case fur.
ther acts Of depreciation or murder are
attempted, whether by marauders or per-
SONS acting under commissions from the
rebel authorities at Richmond, to shoot
down the perpetrators if possible while in
the commissions of their crimes, or ifit be
necessary, with view to their capture, to
cross the boundary between The United
States and Canada, said commanders are
hereby directed to pursue them wherever
they may take refuge, and, if captured,
they are under no circumstances to be
surrendered, but are to be sent to these
headquarters for trial aud punishment by
martial law. The major general eom-
manding the department will not hesitate
to exercise, 70 the fullest extent, the
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE,
TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE.
STOCK suuEcF 70 NO FURrzuR AssnssMxRs.
$4,000 Shares. or 100000, Re-
served for Working Capital.

Ths asw YORK and PhLAdsiphia Petroleum osnpasJ
has hssn organ SD with the GREATEST care BY
capitalists OF ths two Cities, whose are aaiied 10
II vii be MANAGED zxcLUsTVELY PoR FHR ~.
Tkakhrs W lfs STOCKHOLDERS
70 pain, havs bssn pared % place II on genuine and
hnptnnuAl ieotn6. Moar valuable Ahd extsnsVe tracts
Of oil and Coal LAnd have been sseursd RRH And hs
lsss'h9id Lea r'i rko0uclNo INTERESTS N THE HEART
of TUE VkNANao COUNTY, (PA) OIL RtoiOn.
Altsntion Is iayltsd to the iJo Sng shsdus " ths
Company = Properly, ineluing RkR e1MpLB TRRRtf0,
Rf, LkAsEH0LDS. PRODUCING WELLS, and EsilS 10
the various stagsa Of CON- l,tloni
No l.-rhiFty Gsrss Of bottom lAna. IL RAR, on ths
Alsshany River having water fsoatsse Of nssrly ons
wells auak to ths depth OF 80 feet ana nIsAdy nsa
Win OIL Room Tor fOFty more wells.
No. a-Thrss hundred and twenty sae, Of rlsh OIL
Land ~ fEE ylnR nearly oppoalts the above, having
Well supplied with lHabsr.
Ne ons,SIHtssnih lease Intsrsa on tbs famous
Widow Accllntooks Farm" OIL Crssk One veil doWa
and tsstinKi another Just ready TO tube third lust
started Two hrAtclAss sngin0s, TpbnR tools aKlaTss
team, wagons, &c,
No. l.-same Interest 10 lease on the walknosn
"HAMILtoS MccLInTooK YARN" oil Creek 0as
daily, and rapidly Increasing ohSra going down Fuo
new elSin''' With fixtures eOinplste,
No, s.-onslWslfth II two isassa on sic cLAPP
Farm, near the great Williams and BtAntoR Io0barFsl
wellt. On tha property IL sherman WELL No. 81 nov
down ave hundVsd iSst. Rngins. Ae.. ks. Room fas
rasre wells.
No. 6--0nssxtssAtA II ths fss In ufFYsKvHH
LoRAs " COAL LAND, adjoining the CranbsrrJ Coal
CompanJs beds This property OF the utmost valus
70 our epef.oAsi supplying " with Coal at all ssaaonaI
ana when ths works OF other o9mpAnsl are forced b
Idle for wAAi Of fuel.
Prom these estates ths Trustees AEs ssa,sd Of .hal
ability to declare LARGO AND REGULAR
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
wiLmINoroN lNsTIrurn LEcruRnl

WILMINGTON INSTITUTE LEcTUREs.
We beg leave TO call the attention OF
our citizens to the course of six lectures
advertised for the coming season and TO
the reasonable terms on which course
tickets may be obtained M
Among the lecturers engaged are
Wendell Phillips and Hon. Schuyler
Colfax, who will be in this city on the
evening of the 23d and oath inst, respec-
lively. The lectures of these two dis
tingished gentlemen will be fully worth
the price of course tickets. But in ad-
dition to them, we shall have the pleasure
of hearing the popular historian Abbott,
edmund Kirk" the volunteer Ambassa-
dor to Richmond, and author of among
the Pines" &C., S. NJ Hewlett. Esq,
whose eloquence so delighted our peo-
pie during the recent campaign, and
last and among the best, John B. Cough
We earnestly hope that the two lecture.
to be delivered during the present week
will be well attended, and that the dis
tinguished orators will receive worth,
public reception.
The aim of the Committee has beer
to have, during the coming winter, tn,
best course of lectures ever delivered il
this city We trust that our citizens vii
appreciate these efforts and encourag
the labors of those connected with tn
Institute.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20
Q6ieiGi Report from General .SAsrman-
he City Of SaVGnnah Invested.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 9P. NJ Major
Gen. Dix, New York.--An official des.
patch from General Sherman was received
TO day, dated near midnight, December
18th. on the gunboat "Dandelion," Ossa.
baw Sound, Georgia. 1t was written be.
fore Gen. Foster reached him. He re-
ports beside some military details of fu-
ture operations, which are ON itted, the
following interesting particulars of his
operations
On BOARD THE "DANDELIoS," OssA-
BAw SOUND. 11.5O P. NJ, Dec. 9th, 1864.
= To-day, at P. NJ, General Hassens
Division of the 18th Corps, carried Fort
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20

THE HosPITAL.-We have received q
communication signed Hungry Soldier"
in reference to the rations, of the soldiers
confined at the Hospital in this city. We
understand that the matter complained ol
is about to undergo an investigation and
therefore, decline to publish the article.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-20

WE HAVE received an anonymous COM
municatiOn from Middletown, in relation
to the shooting of John A. Eliason by
Ebenezer Frazier. There being no name
attached, of course we can give it no at
tention. ..tn .sf q