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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06

rhed; from every couch vii tile wounded aud ny
ln lie in pan and anguish from every heArthsiOne
IN our broad land where mother, sister widow AID or
phAn wsepa the loss Of loved comes the appeal 10
yol and q for sympathy sui AID Let us not think
that the Government can nval Il The wants and suffer
ngs OF large army IL has done mnch tue past,
aud Is sun nObly doing all In its power alleviate the
surlngs of brave soldersi but there yet remains
much be- done add to their comfort and II becomes
to do this leBst hos who left home and friends
u encornter the dangers Of the battle field u order th {
the imperiled liberty OF our country may be sayed aud
the honor aud nuy Of our grei and good Government
maintained.
You as class have not suffered than other great
branchee ui business. n much Of the army IL made
upof those who formerly employed by you as Ia
hOrersi but Ht material disadvantage has resulted
been so great ~ to raise their price to that point where
ample remuneration for SKILL AND LAnoR has been re-
eelved lnen again you have been amply protected IN
your property and In the pleasures Of you home ana
family, we'll as In the peaceful avocation 10 which
you belong For all this you should feel grateful, and
should be willing to give lberAliy Of your abundance
After doing a l. aud giving al we oan we shall still owe
debt 10 eiuntrys defenders that nnthing but the
gratitude Of unborn generations can repay,
The leading interest Of our State Is Agriculture, and II
Is expected that the aggregate OF the donations received
from this class shall bs large; such indeed TO make
REPRESENT 30 that when the faithful historian shall
come to make up the record Of this noble enterprise
Delaware Farmers may feel proud OF the liberay OF
which II may be his pleasure 10 speak.
The agents of this humane commission have already
been at work They have sought tho field u battle while
the smoke Of the dreadful fray yet surgng In thick
clouds above IT, to minister to the wounded aud dying
tits TO make this organization effective that your
aid is asked, that as much of the suffering OF our
soldiers may be prevented as Is possible.
All contributions OF money may be made to the prehi-
dent any member Of the Committed
Articles Of produce agricultural implements lie
forwarded free of charge over the Delaware Railroad,
and should 10 carefully addressed 70 SAMUEL NJ. BAR
NSsToS, Jg, Esq, Wilmington, delaware.
The name and poht unlce address OF the contributor
should be stated, in order that all articles may be duly
credited. sANuEL CANDY Chairman.
JonN \. ALLaN, Secretary.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
CENTRAL FIR.
cHILpRgN,s DEPARTMENT.

Tho undersgn hxecuiIye Co mittee on the chilreua
Department 10 tile grpAt Cntra Fair earnestly solicit
your lntrest and operation, well as tha' ol every
resident Of the state of Delaware who might prefer 9ls
ing their eontibution 10 this especial branch Oh hs r
aud desire prompt and liberal response that theS may
not be oxceed In proportion by their sister stNtes
present Indications tine time Is not far dsant az .a
liked upon for the opening Of this Great SANITARY fMr
whom all uecan give and do will be called into
to answer TO the and groans of those VINO may pe
stretched upon the bst field, with the loss o. an
arm some with the loss Of leg, but more, yea ten mes
more, who have cheerly given up life itself ior lher
country leaving their families, PERHAPS never 10 re-
tuna again. that We gather ours about us IN peace
sud eroy nent Can ~ refuse to do their part
ward minis ring the suerlngs OF these brave fellows
The time Is at hand whom the the woman who
hestaes take decided grounds and refuses to "be up
and doing will be looked upon backsidera from the
fath Of thei fathers and heathens and will be shun
nei by all Christian people.
Where are the Chdrsnl Do they ask what they can
dot Any cbill almost can penny day out OF
their spending cney until they have 20 eent and ihen
bring Il forward Only think children how rich any one
of you would be- II every little boy aud gil IN the btl
world give you 20 cents Bring II TO the alex and
wounded Odler and let what long list OF names
have before the Fair opens II shall be printed and
let people what the Children in Delaware done
Contributions ofAny article articles for chdrens wear
entertainment amusement with the donors name and
price marked upon il, will 10 gratefully acknowledged
Contributions Of Caah particularly desired and solicited
by the Chairman.
Contributions Of remnants OF popllns, SILKS, Lawns,
EhhoDH bacss &C., TO be sent 10 the Wilmington Library,
or ho May 9th, directed to the Chdrans Depart
ment Of the Great Sanitary Fair aud left In Of the
Librarian.
Contributions Of Books Toys or Games dirdeted in the
same manuer and sent to any one of the Committee.
Contributions Of Hats, Shoes, or auy thing Children
can wear or look at Let every try send
thing
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06

THE AMERICAN CoNFLIoT.-A short time since
we received specimen pages of the "American
Conflict" work from the pen of Horace Gree
ley, now being published by o. D. Case & Co.,
Hartford Conn, and took occasion 10 speak of
the merits Of the book as an authentic history
of the great conflict in regard to human slavery.
We have now received n second pamphlet cou-
tanning further specimens, which we have given
careful examination. This portion is the most
accurate history OF the legislation of Congress on
the question of Slavery that we havc ever read,
detailing mass of evidence and figures having
a bearing on the subject, that can be found no.
where else in so complete and tangible form,
and which would require months of labor and
research to fad elsewhere. The author treats
the subject in a fair, honest and candid manner,
and does not desiate from the truth one iot or
title, but every statement is presented with
clearness and impartiaity that even his most
bitter opponents will be compelled to acknowl-
edge. The whole history of tho annexation
of Texas is given from it's incipieuey to it's
oonsummatOu, together with the position of
the great parties Of the day on the question:
lbe NtlmOt fFONlsO Is discussed IN spirit OF
fairness and candor. and the action of statesmen
and politicians clearly elucdated. His article
on the Compromise measures of 1860 is most
Interesting feature of the work, and will COM
mend itself 10 all who would fully understand
the subject in ali its bearings. The Dred Scott
case occupies prominent place, and he gives
the opinion of the Supreme Court thorough in
vestigation, presenting the views of the Judges.
together with those OF the most eminent states
men Of the age, aud the policy of the United
States as to colOred men being citizens from the
earliest period Of the Republic down to the urs.
sent time. This work, We are pleased to learn.
is being received with marked favor everywhere
1t should be placed in the hands of every young
man in the land. In this age. no effort should
be spared to educate the youth properly aud cor
rectly on this all-impOrtant matter and amid the
vast number of books that have been presented
to the public treating on this subject, it is the
most complete, thorough and truthful history
extant 1t should meet with an extensive pat
ronage.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06

number of Union and rebel soldiers buried about
Wagner and. Gregg The remains have been re-
Inferred iu a place where they will not again be
disturbed unless the entire island should be swept
away.
Commander Aaron X. Hughes has been de-
tached from the Cimerone and ordered North.
lieutenant commander John IL. Russell has
been ordered to assume command. Captain
Hughes has performed gallant SERVICE and his
departure will be regretted.
The correspondent Of the Nav York Times
says: Gu the afternoon of the 18th inst, a re-
counossance was made to nenr Legareville, by
detachment Of the l27th New York Regiment
under the command of Captain Gurney, Com
pany +. The expedition was accompanied by
the gunboat Sunoma, which opened her batteries
OIL the rebel plckets stationed at James Island
brief skrmish took place on the Island, but
no eausaliiies occurred GU our side. When our
men were returning, one of the number stepped
on torpedo which was buried in the road, ex-
Ploding the same and wounding three men. The
ground was then searched, and twelve torpedoes
were discovered
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
Rebel Attempt to blow up the Wabash
The Attack Unsuccessful, and The Torpedo Boat
Destroyed

The correspondent of the New York Herald
writing from Hilton Head, s. o., April 22, 1864
says: On Monday night last, 18th inst, the
charleston rebels made bold but unsuccessful
attempt 10 destroy the frgate Wabash. at her
anchorage otf Charleston bar, where she was
doing of-shore blockade service.
The torpedo steamer was precisely like the
=" David" that blew up the Housatonic and tried
the same game on the frigate New Ironsides II
is described as sort of cigar-shaped steamer
with torpedo attached to a projection from the
bow, and revealing but little of the hull above
water One or two of the same sort have bean
frequently observed inside the harbor. cruising
about during the night.
When the machine was discovered hv Tho
watch on the frigate she was hundred vards
from the Wabash, approaching continuously and
silently. II was Instantly hailed but no re-
sponse was ellcted. second hail folloWel and
Inc entire watch was on the alert, when no an
sWer was returned from the mysterious craft A
third hail was followed by discharge OF mus
ketry from the ship; but the black mass moved
straight on towards the rigate. The battle-roIl
wus peaten' aud the crew were instantly at their
guns winch were cast loose aud directed against
.ne stranger III the twiukling Of an eye. in an
another moment the roar Of division Of broad-
side grns ives heard, and when the smoke clear.
ed away no traces of the rebel DaIid'' were
10 be seen, although dozen night glasses oare-
tully swept the surface Of the sea about the sbin
and towards the bar. What her fate was cannnt
OF course be stated With certainty, but il il the
opinion of oil on board the Wabash that she was
struck aud sunk by the shot from the friRate
She may have escaped the fire and returned in
safety to the city, whence she came, perhaps 10
try the experiment once again
Inc Wabash is anchored between three and
ioar miles from the bar, end about ten miles
from the city. To reach her the torpedo-boat
passed by Fort Sampler, by the monitors on
picket on Fort Moultrie, past the inside block.
a9lug squadron, and through the outside block
aders, before danger of discovery and probable
destruction was passed. III spite of all these
dangers the "David" went out, and was oniv
discovered and destroyed as she approached the
jobect of her mission.
The Wabash arrived this afternoon at tbis
port preparatory to going North
general order from Commodore Rowan has
put every vessel in the squadron on the lookout
and is not likely that any will be caught nap.
ping.
The scene Of last summers campaign hefore
Charleston seems likely to be swallowed uo bv
The waters at no distant day. The winter and
spring gales have made serious inroads on
Morris Island. Every gale seems to wash awav
A greater area Of sand, and II is not safe to saw
ihatanother succession of severe gales will not
make an inlet between Forts Wagner and Gregg,
Or indeed wash away both of them. The beach
mas mas receded 90 far as to reveal the remains Of q
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO REV. Mn. Hoop.-At
a meeting OF the Vestry of St. Andrews Church.
Wilmington, held on Saturday, April Both, 1864,
the following resolutions were proposed aud
unanimously adopted;
whereas, IL has pleased Almighty God, 10 his
iuscrutable Providence, to take 10 himself, after
a short illness, the Rev. James Leason Hood. late
assistant minister of ST. Andrews Church
therefore,
l. Resolved, That we have heard the inteli.
gence OF this distressing event with nrofound
sorrow and regret but desire TO bow in resisna.
non and faith before the holy will Of an in4
hnitey wise and mercful God.
z. Resolved, That we cannot refrain from
bearing witness to the many admirable and at
tractlVe qualities that adorned the character of
our lamented brother We loved him as a mau !;
we respected him as warm-hearted christian,
ana we hold him in the highest esteem as de-
voted minister of the Gospel Of Christ. We found
MN ready for every good merit and work. In
me pulplt he was earnest and persuasive in his
intercourse with the members of this Parish
especially with the sick and the afflicted affec
tonate and sympathizng; 10 tue Sunday School
pecuHarly winning and successful; and In his
ilie and conversation exemplary and harmless.
we LOOK back with mOurniul satisfaction upon
the period of his connection with us, and shall
fondly and gratefully cherish his memory.
o. Resolved, That we tender to tho bereaved
family OF our lamented friend, our respectful
and heartfelt sympathy, aHd pray that in this
hour Of deep affliction, they may be sustained
by the God of all grace. We trust that they will
be greatly consoled under their sorrow BY HE
remembrance of bis bright and holy example and
unieigned faith, aaForling them the best as
snrance, that unto him to depart and be with
Christ is far better.
b. Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions
oe inserted 10 the Parochial Register, Of st.
Andrews Church, and that COW he sent he
the Secretary to the father of the deceased
4, Resolved, That the Vestry of this church
Will attend ia body, the funeral service for the
Rev MIR. Hood, on Tuesday next, in the citv oi
Philadelphia. JOHN B. LEWIS, Secretary.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06

Two SOLDIERS MAssAuREp nv AN 1vn,.v A.
the Picket Wear on the Arkansas, n short t;,na
since, Mexican Indian named Antoine Trneiilo
was arrested for stealing Colonel Kit Carson,s
horse and placed under guard Of two solJis,s
belonging to Colonel Carson's First Reoimen,
New Mexico Volunteers, named oglesbv and
Currau, for safe keeping. The prisoner had
shackles on his ankles but none on his wrists.
was placed in tent where the guard were to
look after him. The guard, however, and very
strange as it may appear, both Hndrsssed and
lOsHt 10 bed leaving the Indian with his hands
Tree, IN the midst Of guns, axes. and other dead.
ly weapons with unlimited sway to manipulate
them as be pleased After a reasonable time
the guard slept, when the Indian took sn axe
and split both their heads open, killing them
almost instantly. lie then relieved himself of
his shaekles by means of the axe, and taking
horse made good escape
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
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Boils, Yellow Skin, Pimples in the face.
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Sent by Express to any address.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
5-SO's, 5-2O's, 5-2O's,
7 $40 TREASURY NOTES.
AND. ALL KINDS OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
Bought anil Sold at Market Price
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II. X. BRINGHuRsT, DRUGGIST AND Apnrur
CARY, al1 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
beriumery. Having lately purchased in New
tork ana Philadelphia at low cash prices, a large
assortment OF hair brushes and tooth brushes
e eonos' fancy extracts, cologne water, toilet
soaps mar preparations, &C., he is prepared 10
sell them at the original New York and Philadel-
phla retail prices. He keeps constantly ON hand
iarge stOck OF the most popular and most reli-
aole Patent medicines, all of which lie guarantees
10 DC the truly genuine, and warrants them
iresh and unadulterated. Ayers Sarsaparila
and Cherry Pectora, Jaynes' Expeciorapt.
'ayhes Alternative, Carminative, VemifuGe,
anu Sanative Pills Browns Essence of tIingor
Husbands Maguesia, Browns Bronchial Trochss
railways heady Relief, Tobias Horse Liniment
hoberts Horse Powder, Hunts Liniment, VOLTS
ochnapps and brakes Plantation Bitters. war
ranted genuine and sold at reduced prces
we WOMB also call particular attention TO his
family medicines, among which the following
preparations have been used for many years
ana can be relied on for their safa and efFica,
e,ous curessf Bringhursrs Cough Syrup, for
coughs, Colds and Asthma, 10 one of the has,
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Bringhurst's Dyspeptic Pills. an excellent rene
ay Tor dyspepsia. Liver Complaints, Sc. Bring.
hlrst's Anti Bilious Pills, a popular and desl-
rabe cure for Bilious Feyers, Jaundice, Coatiye.
ness Head Aches, SC. Bringhurst's Blackberry
compound, an invaluable remedy for Cholic.
Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea. Gripping Pains, and
summer Complaints in children Bringbursts
Kings Mixture, speedy and eficacious appli.
cation for Pans, Bruises, Rheumatism Xii
blains, Frosted Feet &c., and also Brinobnrs,'s |
Essence OF jamaica Ginger, the popular meIi.
cine for Disordered Stomachs Indigestion, and
Dlarrh@a. This preparation Of Ginger. unliks
those disagreeable aud useless nostrums solJ
under the same name, is prepared ouly from the |
genuine bleached Jamaica Ginger. NV
Hasson's Compound Syrup Of Tar, for Coughs
Colds. Hoarseness, Asthma, Sore Throat. and ali |
III the affections Of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
20 cents per bottle. ssn 1a.,e
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
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MARRIED.

cEUdER-WILLIS.-In New York. AT 81
Luke's Episcopal Church, by the Rev. Isaac
i Tuttle, MR. KoRTRIoHr CnuaHn. Of New
ton, Del. ''e'
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - On the Goth
Iit' by the Rev ]. w. Leodenhorn, Rector of
Gloria Del church, Philadelphia, Capt W.,
>. MESDsNHALL, of Delaware county, Pa, to
Miss LIZZIE z. HICKMAN, of Wilmington. Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
AN APPEAL TO THE AsRIouLTURIsTs or
DELAWARE,
In Aid OF the Great Central Fair,
FOR THE SANITARY COMMISSION

10 be held in Philadelphia, June, 1864.
we address you as member Of that large end honor
asIS class o. men engaged in oultiyating the soil
ThAt calling Of which you may we'll fssl honorad p
oeine nenbsr has been proudly yet justly called ina
"Nuraing Mother Of the Ars.n II is the great foun
from which the enriching streams Of our M
onA greatness, freedom and prosperity flow You ars
appeaea 70 IN eanse OF no ordinary Importance but
all who love liberty and their country. "
ttle more than three years ago the President frst
eAeo upon the people to furnish to enforce the
snem by rebellion Since that time, numerous calls ia
peen mAae. much greater than the first yet each s
lave Desh nobly met by people who desire 10 cherish
ee hseuens and who willing to sacrifice ali lint
fsmAn rather than abandon the Constitution and tb
oovfnment established and reared for them by tbe o
wisdom and patriotism Of their noble forefathers
4 FROM every battle held where Union aims bav. ~,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
GREAT CENTRAL FAIR.
Office of the Committee on Labor,
Incomes and Revenues,
6O2 Market Street, Wilm!nqtOn, Aprh 1864.

OOz Adrhd Street, Wilmington, Aprn 1864.
The Committee on LABOR, INCOMES AND
REVENUES" Of the DELAWARE DEPARTMENT Of
the GREAT CENTRAL FAIH, is charged with the
following duty, to wit:
lst 10 obtain tue contribution of "One days
labor" or earnings, from every Artisan and
Laborer, Foreman, Operative aud Employee /;
President, Cashier, Teller and Clerk Of every
incorporated aud unincorpOrated Company Rail
Road aud Express Company, Employing Firm,
Bank, Manufactory. Iron Works, Oil Works,
Mill, Mine and Public Office; from every private
Banker and Broker, Importer, Auciioneer aud
Merchant Clerk, Agent and Salesman; De-
sener, Flnisher and Artist Publisher, Printer
and Mechanic from every Government Officer,
Contractor and Employee Grocer, Butcher
Baker and Dealer Farmer, horticultural and
Producer from every Maniuar maker, Milliner
aud Female Operative every individual ell
gaged in turning the soil, tending the loom, or
IN any way earning livelihood, or building
fortune within the State of Delaware.
2nd.-To obtain the contributien.of one days
" Revenue from oil the Employing Establish
ments, Firms, Corporations, Companies, Rail
Roads and Works.
3rd.-To obtain the contribution of one days
income from every retired person, an1 person of
fortune-male and female-living upoa their
means, and from oil Clsrgymeu, Physicians,
Dentists, Editors, Authors aud Professors; and
all other persons engaged in the learned or 9th =
er professions.
To accomplish this grent work, tho Committee
appeal to the people Of Delaware The object
in view is to raise funds for the Sanitary Com
mission, charitable organization for the relief
Of our sick and wounded soldiers.
Let every man and woman work one day for
our Country.
Contributions may be handed or sent by
mail TO any member of this Committee. They
will be duly acknowledged, and placed upon the
records Of the organisation.
COMMITTEE.
SAMUEL NJ HARRiNaroN, Jr., Chairman.
Wilmington, Delaware.
Hon. j. NJ. Turner, Wilmington
DR.. Jas. F. Wilson,
Rev. DR.. Clemson, Claymont,
A. p. Shannon, Christiana,
A. Higgins, New Castle,
c. W. Dlandy, Newark,
Spencer Chandler, Pleasant Hill,
Rev, D. H. Emerson, 81. Georges,
VIM. II. II. Clark, Delaware City,
Henry P. Baker, Odessa,
James Benson, Kirkwoed,
Daniel L. Dunning, Middletown,
Levi W. Lattomus, Townsend,
Joseph Cleaver, Port Penn,
Robert u, HOtfecker, Smyrna,
DR.. W. I. Collins,
Daniel Cowgirl, Dover.
DR.. Ezekiel Dawson, Camden,
llunn jenkins,
Dr.. Joseph Simpson, FELTON,,
Thomas .. COurscy, Fredericl,
Thomas F. HaAmersey, Milford,
John Il. Sudler, Bridgevile,
J. P. MeGuigap, aeorgetown,
l.. W. waples, Lewes.
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