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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

Gtneral Bnne-, seitiug fortl your Objections to
swearing Allegiance to any earthly Government,
The first reason which you set forth is, that
oil human governments are u ccessary evil,
and are continued in existence ouly by the per
mission of Jehovah, until the time arrives for
the establishment Of His Kingdom, aud in the
establishment OF which all others will be sub
dued unto IL, thus fulfilling that declaration IN
the Slh Of Daniel and l4th verse;" So
You therein establish to your satisfaction
three points:
First. The Government, although an evil, is
necessary one Second. That for time it
is permitted to exist by the wisdom of Jehovah.
Third. That the time at which period is to be
put to its existence is not yet come.
Therefore you ought TO swear allegiance to
the Government of the United States
First-Because, though an evil you admit it
to be necessary.
Second-Although an evil you admit that il
is permitted by the wisdom of Jehovah, and 1t
is not for bis creatures to question the wisdom
of His acts.
You only Claim to be excused when JehoVah's
government is substituted, which period you ad
init, has not yet arrived.
Your obedient servant,
BENJAMIN +. BUTLER.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
CONGR EssIoNAL SUMMARY.

In tho U. S. Senate, on Thursday, Mr..
Sherman presented report from Commissioner
Newton, of the Agricultural Department, ad-
verse TO the proposed tax Of twenty per cent, on
leaf tobacco. The resolution requiring Senators
to take an additional oath was taken up and dis.
cnsscd Mt length. Mr.. Salisbury obtained the
floor, and Senate then adjourned until Monday
The House Of Representative authorized the
appointment Of new standing committee of
five members, TO be entitled the Committee on
Uniform System of Weights, Measures aud
Coinage. The consideration Of the joint resolu.
ton amendatory Of the coniscaton act was re-
sumed, but no hual action was taken The
House went into Committee Of the Whole on the
bill to amend the internal revenue act. An
amendment that all cotton in the hands of manu-.
facturers, heretofore exempted, shall be taxed
two cents per pound, was adopted. An amend
ment that all spirits imported prior to the pms
sage of the net, shall pay an additional duty of
40 cents, was also passed The bill was report
ed to the House, and was ordered to be printed
as was also substitute intended to BE- offered
by Mr.. Stevens.
The Senate was not Ia session on Friday,
having adjourned until Monday.
The House Of Representatives had under con-
sidtraiiou the bill to increase the internal re-
venue, as reported from the Committee of The
Whole. The amendments taxing spirits GO cents
uuui'eIhupAs sOlu "a brandy, Whlskey, &c, an
additional sum of 20 cents; cotton in the hands
Of manufacturers on the first of October. 1862,
and prior therto, two cents per pound, and
spirits imported prior to the passage of this &C I
an additional 40 cents, were passed. The sub
ct tule Of Mr.. Stevens, which was nearly the
same bill as reported by the Committee on Ways
and means, was rejected, and the amended bill
was finally passed. The consideration of the
joint resolution amendatOry of tue Confscation
act was then resumed, but no final action was
taken. Mr.. Ward, Of New York, introduced
bill providing that solliers honorably dis
arged within two years from the date OF their
ERIN Of service, in consequence of disease con-
tracted in the SERVICE or other cause. shall he
entitled to the came bounty as the same class of
persons who are discharged after service of
two years. Referred to the Committee on Mill
iary Affairs The House then adjourned until
Monday.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

The steamers Creole and George Washington,
with New Orleans dates to the 9th and 10th
insts., arrived at New York on Friday. Thorn
as J. Durant, an eminent lawyer, is the most
prominent candidate for Governor OF Louisiana
Gen. Grover has been ordered to Madisonyille,
Gen. Danna to Ma,Agorla, and Gen. Heron to
Brownsville. Another revelation had occurred
in Mstamoras. Ruiz took the place GU tue first
of january. Col, Roi.s is to be Perfect Of the
city, and Capistrau is to command the troops,
which are to march against the French at Tam
poO. Brownsville letter state that au Ane-
rican bad been imprisoned for refusing to make
an advance of $4,000 under the serna forced
loan, and that Gen. )anna demanded the return
Of the moaey, and had a force drawn up o2po-
site the city. The money was then paid.
A dispatch from San Francisco says that q
letter from Guadalajara, dated the 9th inst,
contradcts the Mexican news received from
Havana via the overland telegraph. The French
under Bazaine, it is stated, occupied Zlpotau
on the 4th, without opposition. Uraga, with
800 Mexicans, was prepared to make stand on
this mountain deiles leading to Colima. la
Eaine, it is thought, will try TO make his way tt
the Pacific. Juarez was at Zacatecas. Meiis
had occupied San Luis Potosi, and NeRrete had
been defeated in an endeavor to re.capture II.
The steamer Corsica with Nassau dates I,
the 10Th, arrived at New York on Friday. Tb
blockade runner llansa, which was chased un
successfully by the Vanderbilt, had to thro,
nnH bal .nf II
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
Foreign Humbug and Native Honesty

With all our cuteness, We are annually swim.
died by foreign humbugs who palm themselves
OH us as medical men and university graduates.
Mr.. A. Speer, however, comes out flat-footed
and tells he is no doctor-buta plain, practical
man, with good property in New Jersey which
he has turned TO account tn making his Sambuci
wine, which he does not wish the the public to
regard as patent medicine, but simply to give
1t credit for whatever medicinal virtues scientific
men affirm it possesses.
Measrs. Chiffon 4 Co., the eminent chemists
Of New York, pronounce il pure and for medi-
cinal purposes superior to other wines Its effect
upon the system being mildly stimulating,
dluretlc' suderifc aud tonic, and beneficial In
affections OF the kidneys and chronic diseases,
with general debility of the constitution"
DR.. Harris Of the N. Y. Hospital, " finds Il an
excellent tonic and gentle stimulant preferable
to the commercial port and other wines, aud re-
commends il especially for ladies'" DR.. Parish
Of. Pbiladelphia "pronounces it to be purely
unadutered juice of the grape, possessing much
medicinal virtue, and uses 1t for purity fine fls,-
or, medicinal properties, and non-intoxicatiye
qualities, &C." Our limited space fornids auy
more extracts from letters of similar imnort
from numerous Physicians and oergymen, many
OF the latter using it as communion wine in
preference to foreign wines. The above wine
is sold by dIuggists.-[ Harpers' Weakly.
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cy, and il it claimed by his advocates that
be has been uDjusily dealt with by the au-
thOrities at Washington. The true friends
Of the Union long since were convinced
that he is at heart in sympathy with traitors
to the nation This was fully proven by his
action before Richmond, the snail-like pace
with which he moved after the victory
achieved by our arms at Antietam his re-
iusal 10 send re-inforcements to Gen. Pope
at Bull Run, thereby causing that officer
and the Union army to suffer an inglorious
defeat when victory was in their grasp, and
would have been achieved but for his culpa-
bile neglect to furnish more troops when
ordered. Acting upon these convictions, the
President removed him from active service,
aud this opinion of Mr. Bolts serves TO show
that he acted wisely aud we'll. Mr. Bolts
was in the South among the traitors all the
time, aud his position as a Statesman
and gentleman gave him opportunities OF
ascertaining the sentiments of the leaders Of
the Southern oligarchy, and implicit conf.
dence may therefore be placed in his declar-
atoms. The course of Gen. Mcclellan
since, in writing letters favonng the cleo
on of men to Office known to be inimica
TO the best interests of our country, is
sufficient to satisfy any loyal man that h,
is all ambitious aspirant for Office
willing to secure it even ut the sacrifice o
the nation, We opine, however, that h,
will not be troubled with the cares Of Off
cial station, as the signs of the times poin
directly to ABRAHAM LINCOLN, as the mex
Chief Magistrate Of our glorious Republic
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
70 THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION No. l
UNDER THE NEW NATIONAL
TAX LAW


The United States Deputy Collector Of Inter
nal Revenue. for Division No !. comprising
Wilmington, Christiana, Brauiywiue and Mill
Creek Hundreds, informs ihs Manufacturers.
Butchers nd others, that tue duties and taxes
nee, a.ng upon their returns To the Assessor for
me moath OF December, 1863 will be due on
tho 2Oth day Of January, 1864, and that he
will be at his office, on aud after the 10Th until
the 5lsi, for the purpose Of receiving the same
Payment in all cases to be made in bankable
funds.
All persons not awaiting 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
persons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JOHN P. HILYARD, Deputy Collector,
Office second story Custom House building
Office hours 9 to IL A. NJ, to 81 p. NJ.
jan. 22-2W.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
Cough, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Weak
Breast. all Pulmonary COMPLAINTS,

"Dr. Sicdyne's Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry."-A trial OF many years has proved TO
the world that this remedy is more efiioacious in
curing all throat, breast and lung complaints
than any hitherto known to mankind. 1t gives
tone and strength to the stomach, and for the
aged and debilitated it acts as strengthening
Alternative. In llemOrrhage from the Lungs,
"Bwayne's Wild Cherry" is the most safe and
prompt styptc in use. In Pathisis known by
emancipation debility, cough, hectic fever and
purulent expectoration, it is, without exception,
the best medicine extant, oftentimes curing the
most obstinate cases, which had bafiled every
expenditure of human skill Prepared only by
DR.. swAYNG & Son. $50 North Sixth Street,
Philadelphia. Sold by all the principal Drug
gisls.
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Official.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at The First Session Of The Thirty Eighth
Congress.

[PUnLio-No. .
AN Acr authorizing the President to appoint a
Second Assistant Secretary of War
Be il enacted By he Senate and House of Rep
resentatiues Of The United States of america IN
Congress assembled, That the President be aud
he is hereby authorized to appoint, by aud with
the advice and consent of the SENATE, for the
term Of one year from the passage of this net,
an officer in the War Department, to be called
the Second Assistant Secretary of War, whose
salary shall be three thousand dollars per an-
mum, payable in the same manner as that Of the
Secretary Of War, who shall perform all such
duties in the office of the Secretary of War he
longing to that Department as shall be prescrb,
ed by the Secretary. of War, or as may be re-
quired by law.
Approved, January 10, 1864
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
JOHN NJ. Borrs ON GEN. MCCLELLAN

SOhN u hOT'Ts ON GEN. mcCLELLAN.
Recently u letter was transmitted to John
Minor Bolts, Of Virginia, at the instance of
Gov. Pierpont, requesting him to accent
the position of United States Senator from
that State, which he declined I'm the
course Of conversation with Mr.. Bolts nm
the war. held by the bearer of the letter. he
expressed his firm conviction that the war
would result in the total destruction Of trea.
son and rebellion, and glorious triumph Of
the friends of the Government. His opin-
ion of Gen. Mcclellan is not at all compl.
mentary to that officer, whom he regards, if
not positively disloyal at heart, at least in
the light of an ambitious aspirant for und e.
served honors. Mr.. Bolts declared that he
believed the majority of the Rebel
army regarded General NJ cClellan as being
as truly devoted to their interests as Robert
II. Lee, and that man who would not,
when his name was used in connection with
Davis, Nallandigham, Wood and others of the
same political complexion, come ont boldly
and disclaim the association, was totally
unfit to be commandment the Union armv
Mr.. Bolts has been consistent advocate of
the Union cause throughout the present re
bellion, and has several times suffered incar.
ceration in the prisons and rebel dungeon.
at Richmond for his loyal opinions. Iii.
views on the war and the Generals are en-
titled to considerable weight, as he has hat
opportunities to inform himself enjoyed b,
few. even among the people of the South.
General Mcclellan is now the candidate
OF few efIete politicians for the Presidep.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

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Weakened and Debilitated system.
Boils, Yellow Skin, Pimpes in the face.
Mercurial Diseases liberated Sore Legs, &c.
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10 case Of eruplions of the skin on any part Of
the body anoint with "Swayne's All healing Oint-
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
Carl sENTz CONCERT.

The second Grand Subscription Con-
cert Of Carl Sentz, assisted by the Ger
mania Orchestra of Philadelphia, and
corps of eminent solo performers, will be
given at the Wilmington Institute Hall,
on Thursday evening, February 18th.
The first concert on the 18th of January
was u complete success, the saloon being
crowded with fashionable and appre-
eiative audience. The musical perform
ances have been rarely if ever equalled in
in our city, and all appeared to be highly
pleased with the entertainment. The
artistes performed their various parts in
an artistic and elegant style, and
rendered the pieces in the most charming
manner. The large audience which
greeted them on this occasion gives evil
dence ola marked improvement in the mu-
steal taste of our citizens, which we are
pleased to record. A few years ago a
concert of this character would have met
with small support. We hope this
is indicative that the low, vulgar compa-
mics that occasionally visit us are to he dri-
ven out, and their places filled by artistes
of merit whose pieces are selected with a
view to please the taste, and give pleasure
to persons of refined sensibilities and
moral feeling. The programme on the
18th of February, will contain some of the
rarest gems from the most distinguished
composers and we do not doubt they
Will meet with the same reception as given
to them on their first appearance.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
TIE sOLpIEN's RETURN.


THE SOLDIERS RETURN.
ny THE BARD or TOWER HALL.
Ten weary months did Reuben Gray
From his beloved Lavinia stay;
In battle fields remote
liz with tho foes of Freedom stroye.
While she, like forsaken dove,
Poured many mournful naiS.
Day after day her soug arose.
charged with the story of her woes
a strain both sad aud sweet
On, Reuben distant though thou art.
Still TO thy image in my heart
My VOWS will repeat"
ne came at last. wish donors crowned.
His face was scanned with many wounl
Which rebel swords did trace:
His faded, lacerated dress
Ills various hardships did express,
And marred his manly grace.
''Welpome, my love !" Lavinia cried.
"rhy seOrn view with joy and pride.
For glorys marks they are
But let these clothes, by war defaced.
With sound and new ones be replaced.
AT Tower HALL BAzAAR.b
Balance Of our Winter Stock closing out n
reduced Prices Military Uniforms, of ali grades
ready made and made to order, in the ~
manner, at lowest prices. N JUS
TOWER HALL.
NJ blS MARKET STREET.
BENNETT a CO
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
THE PERFECTIONIsTs AND GENERAL

In Norfolk there is society called "Perfec-
uoalsts" and in their behalf some ten or twelve
Of their number have lately addressed letter to
the Commanding General of that Department
setting forth their objections to swearing al
iieglanee to any earthly Government, The sub
jeet was disposed of by General Butler in the
following characteristic manner:
HEADeuApTERs OF 18TH ARMY CcRps,
FORT MOSROE, Va, January 10.
J. +. Dozier, E. II. Beassly,, and Others;
GENTLEMEN; / have read your petition to
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
:, Wilmington Institute.

-, Ut TJEWo.
The annual election Of Officers Of the Wi
mington Institute will be held on Tuesday ,ba
Ind Of February next, when President FIRST
Vice President, Second Vice President Cores.
ponding Secretary, Recording Secretary. TreAs
urer and ten Directors will be chosen 10 serve
the ensuing term Polls open at 3 P. NJ, and
close at P. M. '-'' '''N
by order Of the Executive Committee.
jan. 22-tm, '''siE'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

IN THE COURT OF oHANuERY OF THE STATE or
Amos 4. Bradley and
Goods for nhe Hnlidaus

LII the newest styles Of Fancy Combs Steel ad 4.
4 Jewelry Pearl and Fancy Head Dresses 4 IsTSs Ia
OF SIX Fans and sun Umbrellas at less than cost ~ i'm
port, Fancy Leather Goods, Work boxes Dss iios .nd
Jewel Gases, sesar aud lnkands Card RAJ elvsrs ~ Al
the new styles toogne Sets and Mantle ornsmsnts IN
great variety together with large stock Of Fsnc and
roil' articles at prices ths most Satisfactory
a., II. DIXON
ms. 7 - -. 49,. 49,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

STATE OF DELAWARE, Executive DRp'T,
DovER. December II, 1868.
In conformity with General Orders No. 320 War
Department, enlstments OF colored troops within
the State of Delaware are this day opened.
Major Lorin BArrtt IL hereby designated as q
recruiting officer to conduct the said enlisiments.
Persons enlisted in pursuance of the said
orders will receive bounty Of Two Dollars and
compensation at the rate Of Ten Dollars per
month and one ration, three dollars of which
may be in olOtbing.
By order of his Excelency,
WILLIAM CANNON,
Governtr Of Delaware,
sAM'L. NJ. HARRINGTON, Jr., Seq Of State.
dec % I'm.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

CoRREcfioS.-We have good authority
for saying that our Dover correspondent,
IA" was in error in stating-in his letter Of
Friday last--that Hon. Geo, Read Riddle was
using his influence to pass another Lottery
Bill. We are told that his business at Do
yer was of an entirely different character,
and had nothing to do with the Lottery
Bill
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

DIARRHgA DYsENTBRY WILL DECIMATn THE
volunteers far more than the bullets of the enc
my, therefore let every mau see to 1t that be
carries with him a full supply of HoLLOWAY'S
PILLS. Their use in India and the Crimao
saved thousand British soldiers Only IS cents
per bog. 2Is
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

RI LE-BAlTTY.-By the Rev. J, A. Bripdie
Pastor of the Union NJ E. Church. No. 8la
west Street. January 18th, Mr.. WIN. Tytp
to ANNIE BAITTY, ali of this CITY. -N'
overwhelmingly the same. ON the
18th Of january, Lieut. G. W. SToOKLHy. Of
Purnell Legion, of Marlborough, SUSSEX Co.
10 Miss AMANDA TUMLIS, of this CITY
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26
Gray Hair Restored aldness Prevented

London Hair Color Resiorer and Dressing"
e London Hair Color ReatOrer and Dressing"
London Hair Color Restorer and Dressing"
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REsToREs GRAY HAIR WITHOUT DYEIE0.
This discovery for the preservation Of the
human hair is taking the lead of all hair prepa-
raiions, besides restoring the color and making
hair grow on bald heads, 1t is beautiful dress
ing, keeps the hair soft, smooth and flexible, re-.
moves any eruptve disease, Itching, Sourf, Dan
druif, nc. Many WIN were hall aud gray have
had their hair permanently restored. Only one
preparation, Large bottles. 90 cents six bottles.
$3.50 Sold by nr. swaync Son, $3.50 North
Sixth street, Philadelphia, to whom all orders
should b. addressed. sep25
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THOMAS B. BEEsoN.
Scroll Circular Saving and
Wood TURNING.

lONE with neatness and dispatch at The es,allbtna.
~ VI the subscriber in J. MOKTON Po0IEs nIiiIn
ING foot q Orange slreat Wilmington, Delaware whsre
wiz be kept general Assortment ui ''''' " Aot'
CABINET and CARPENTERS TuRNINGs.
Also, HOUSE BRACKETS and WHEEL INNS ,a.Sa
o'ue' ~ snort notice Particular attention given to
SHIP TURNING and SAVING.
The subscriber hiss good Of materials conslau,
" IN hAndi and having ten years exnerenra a. az
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therefore matters himself that he give satiseton IA
all who may favor him with call at reAsonabla rata "
my 226q Residence bI7 West Seventh stTsst
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-26

Executive Department, Dover, Dec 30, 1868.
The Secretary Of War having given authority
TO the Executive Of this State, TO recruit troops,
10 order to fllthe 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 from this depart
ment Provost Mhrshals and Provost Guards
arc hereby authorized and requested to arrest
oil persons attempting to recruit within the State
without such authority.
By order of His Exeelency,
WILLIAM CANNON,
Governor Of Delaware.
SAMUEL NJ. HARRINGTON, Jr., Seery Of State.
jan St.
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DIED.

bhApFORD-In Cincinnati, on the morning of
the 10th inst, Mrs Mary Bradford, Wife Of
Judge Bradford, of Pennsylvania, deceased. in
The 74th Other age. :"
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6 M pETTENaILL & Co..

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HEAD QUARTERS MILITARY COMMANDER,
Wilmington Delaware, January %. 1864. J
0RDERs No. 10
Asst. Surgeon ]. NJ. Leete, U. S. Volunteer
Medical staff, having reported a. these Head
Quarters for duty in obedience to Special orders
No. II, Head Quarters Middle Department, is
assigned to the care of the sick and wounded
Officers and Soldiers, (uot 10 General llospiiaJ
aud their families attached to this Commanl.
HENRY D. JUDD,
Major U. s. Army, Military Commander.