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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
AN INCIDENT OF THE WAR.
at is a fearful thing to iallp
t'IntO the hands of the living Go


Not long after the battle of Gettysburg some
three thousand soldiers had assembled within the
confines Of mamoth chapel tent for the pur-
pose OF evening worship. half hour had
elapsed since the opening of the discourse when
terrible clap OF thunder burst upon the ears Of
the startled congregation, causing even the
boldest to shudder at its power and volume Of
sound. The noise Of the huge rain drops as
they pattered upon the pavilion, was as the
"lOng rolls" beaten by a hundred drums. In
vain did the minister endeavor to make his own
voice heard nor was he permitted to do 90,
until the heavens were bottled up" and the
rain had ceased.
A party Of three young men standing near the
entrance Of the tent, having been particularly
uneasy during the service, were observed to
leave their comrades, one Of them remarking as
they stepped outside, "Lets 60 to our tent I'm
afraid Of neither God nor devil" short time
only had elapsed ere a commotion near the door
betokened that something unusual had happtne
tent had been struck by lightning, and o man
Killed. The body was brought in and placed
near the centre of the tent That body was ali
that remained of the youth who had expressed
his contempt Of the Deity. There, paIsied and
cold, with distorted features aud eyes glarinq
in mockery Of life, lay be, lately so buoyant in
full health.
Upon leaving the tent, the three young men
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

THR ARTISANS SAVING BAHK, No. lit Marke
6treet, Wilmington, Delaware. OHace opsn to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex.
cspt Sundays, from Q o'clock, A. N. till P. NJ.
On Tuesday evenings from to 8 O'Clock, and
on Saturday evenings from 6 to O'Clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment of necessary expenses are all to be di-
vided among the depOsitOrs. DividendH are de-
clAred ssmi-annually, in the months of April and
October.
The Charter Snaots that no member Of the
Board OF Managers shall be entitled to receive
any profit or emoument for his services az suck,
OF bs allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers. 8. Hilles, Rdward Belts,
Joseph W. Day, N. II. Benson, Charles W. How
land, George W. Bush, Edward Moore, Lsenard
E. Wales, Clement b. Smyth, DR.. J. F. Vaughan,
William H. Billany, William Candy, Henry C.
Jones.
WILLIAM s. HLLHs, President.
GEoRsH W. Bush, Vios President.
JsHE P. MoLBAR, Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
The Battle in Mobile Bay-Admiral Far.
ragut's Official Report.

Inc following official despatch has been re-
ce'Ved BY the Navy Department:
FIAd-sHIP HARTFORD, MOBILE BAY,
August 8, 1854.
SIR l have the honor TO report 10 the De-
paitment that this morning | entered Mobile
bay, passing between Forts Morgan and Gaines,
and encountering the rebel ram Tennessee, and
lhe rebel gunboats Selma, Morgan, and Gaines
ihe attacking fleet was under way by 6. .45 A.
n.y. IN the following orderi Brooklyn, with the
UG'orara on the port side; Hartford, with the
Metaeomet; Richmond, with the Port Royal !;
Laokawanna, with the Seminole; Monongahela.
with the Kennebec 0sspee, with the Itasca
ana oneida, With the Galena. On the starboard
ol The heet was tue proper position of the moni.
lors or iron clads. The wind was light from the
southwest and the sky cloudy, with very little
sun Fort Morgan opened upon us at ten
n'hutes past 7, and eo1n after this the action
ueeame lively. As we steamed up the main
snlp channel there was some difficulty ahead
auu tho Hartford passed on ahead of the Brook
Yn' AT forty minutes past the monitor Te-
gumseh was struck by torpedo and sunk, going
uoWn rapidly, and carrying with her all her off,
sets ana crew, with the exception of the pilot
anu eight or ten men, who were saved by n hoat
that sent from the Metacomet, alongside Of me
me Hartford had passed the forts before
o'clock, and finding myself raked by the rebel
gunboats, l ordered the Metacomet to cast off
ana go in pursuit of them, ono Of which, The
selma she succeeded in capturing. Ali The
vessels had passed the forts by half past eight
o'clock, but the rebel ram Tennessee was still
apparently uninjured 10 our rear.
elgnal was az once made to all the feet to
lurn qsain and attack the ram, not only with
suns, but with orders to run her down at full
speeu' The Monongahela was the first that
bnu puuck her; though she may have injured her
NJ Tgsuy, yet she did not succeed in disabling her.
tA' Lackawana also struck her, but Intellectual
Y and the flag ship gave her severe shock
WV her bow, and, as she passed, poured her
;e ;"uv'e port broadside shot into her-=solid nine
ai 'uua shot and thirteen pounds Of powder; at a
a,s@nce Of not more than twelve feet The iron
s,aas were closing upon her, and the Hartford
s wv .he rest Of the fleet were bearing down upon
ner, when, at 10 A. NJ, she surrendered. The
nl. es1 Oh the rebel feet, viz, the Morgan and
Ss., SSa'ues, succeeded in getting back under the
protection Of Fort Morgan. This terminated
bi' tis aouon Of to-day. Admiral Buchanan sent
I'9 oe., sword, being himself badly wounded with
no'aP npoun1 fracture Of the leg which, it is sup
ill., WILL have to be Rmputated,
sn.aaB aulB many Of my men wounded, and the
haIss hseSl Of the Tennesses being very desirous to
io w ADMIRAL Buchanan removed 10 a hoapitaI
pf ~ nag OF truce to the commanding officer
pa s"t Morgan, Brigsdier General Richard Z.
Of IN ~ say that II he would allow the wounded
Penss' nset' as we'll aH their own, to be taken 10
'1'AcOla' where they could be better cared for Of
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

On the rebel ram Tennessee there were cap
tured twenty officers and about one hundred and
seventy men.
The following is list of the officers;
Admiral, +, Buchanan Commander, James
D. Johnston; Lieutenants, VIM. L. Bradford, A.
D. Wharton, Il. J. MeDrunutt Masters, j. II.
Demehy, W. II. Perrin; Fleet Surgeon. d. Is.
Conrad; Assistant Surgeon, r. G. DoWles En-
gineers, q. D. Lining, J. o'COnnell, John Hayes,
o. Benson, W. D. Patterson; Paymaster's Clerk,
j. II. Coheni Masters Mates, Forrest, Beebe,
aud Carrier.
On the Selma were taken about ninety officers
and men. OF the officers have only heard the
names of two, viz; Commander Peter H. Mar.
ply and Lieut.. Executive Officer j. Ii. Comatuck,
who were killed.
will send detailed despatch by the earliest
opportunity.
Very respectfully, yonr obedept servant,
d. G. FARRAoUT, Rear Admiral,
Commanding W. g. Squadron.
Hon, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, D. C.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
journal and stntesman TIme-tabie.
BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND WILMINGTON,

Carefully corrected WITH eVsry change.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON FOR PHILADELPHIA
At ~ minutes before 2 O'Clock, morning
At 10 minutes before O'Clock, morning.
At 9 O'Clock, morning.
At "a minutes after IL o'clock, noon.
AT O'Clock, afternoon.
Al 10 minutes before O'Clock, afternoon.
At 4 o'clock, afternoon.
At 33 minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
At o'clock, evening.
AT TO minutes after Q o'clock, night.
At II minutes before o'clock, morn'g, Sundays
Att o'clock, evening, Sundays.
TRAINs LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON
At 80 minutes after o'clock in the morning.
At minutes after 8 O'Clock, morning.
AT 10 minutes after ii O'Clock, morning.
AT 80 minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
At 80 minutes after 2 O'Clock, afternoon.
At 80 minutes after O'Clock, afternoon.
AT 6 o'clock, evening. .s.,-.r
At 30 minutes after 10 o'clock, night.
At II O'Clock, night.
At 80 minutes after O'Clock, morng, Sundays.
At 80 minutes after 10 O'Clock. night, Sundays.
AT II O'Clock, night, Sundays,
STEAMBOAT ARIEL FOR PHILADELPHIA,
At $50 o'clock in the morning from King street
wharf
FoR WILMINGTON.
At 2.SO o'clock in the afternoon, Chestnut street
wharf.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
The Old Corporal.
From Beranaef

[From Berangsr1
WITH shouldered arms, and cheerful face,
Forward, my comrades, march away;
have my pipe, and your embrace
Step out,-rve my discharge to-day.
Twas wrong to be a soldier still.
When in the service old I'd grown;
But you, the lads taught your drill,
Will miss my old familiar tone.
Censcripts, keep step. keep step, say
No tears for me-marOh, march away.
A boysh ensign, fresh from school,
Insulted me, broke his head;
For that they tried me-'ts the rule;
He's getting well--I die instead,
With passion and with brandy nerved,
From him | could not keep my fist
Besides, the "Great Man" have served
No weeping, comrades, insist.
Conscripts, keep step, keep step, say !;
No tears for me-march, march away.
COnsoripts you'd scarcely change, like me,
Arm or leg for a cross alone
Mine was gained long ago, you sec,
In wars when kings were oyerihrown.
For me you'd always pay the shot,
When of our fights used to talk
Glory, however, have not Il?
Step out, nor sigh, as on we walk.
Conscripis, keep step, keep step, say
No tears for me-mArch, march away.
Robert, my comrade, pray go back,
And shepherd turn, your service done
See how those trees cast shadows black;
But spring is spring at home alone.
Often for me the rising day
Has given fresh charms 10 every wood;
They're mine no more. Come, march away,
Ny mother liVes-but God is good
Conscripts, keep step, keep step, say
No tears for me-march, march away.
Who is it, there, that sobs 30 hardY
All tits the drummer's wife know.
In Russia-One of the rearguard-
l bore her boy through frost and snow.
Alike the father, child, and wife,
Without me, would be meath the sod.
She cannot give to me my life,
Let her commend my soul to God
Conscripls, keep step, keep step, I say
No tears for me-march, march away.
Morbleu my Pipe is out, l fear.
Not YETI SO much the better, then.
Now to the square we're coming near
Don't bind my eyes, beg my men.
grieye, good friends, to bore you thus,
But, most of all, don't FIRE too low.
NJ time has oome-now no more fuss:
Goa keep you ALTO heaven 1 90.
conscripts, keep step, keep step, l say;
No tears for me-maroh, march away,
" Once Week." J.FH.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

PICTURE FRAMn MANuTAoroRr.-P. MoMonaels
has removed his Picture Frame Mandatory to
the store formerly occupied by L. II. springsr)
No. 238 Market Street, where may bs found ths
cheapest aud best assortment OF Frames in the
State, such as Gilt, Rosewood and solid Walnut
Frames for looking glasses Pictures and Photo
graphs, also Engravings, Cord and Tassels, 80.
He intends to give the above business his personal
attention, and feels assured he eau give entire
satisfaction to any who will favor him with a
trial. july66tw.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

PROVOST MARSHAL REsIGNRD.-Capt |. II,
Bromley, editor of the Norwich Bulletin, has re.
signed the office Of Provost Marshal Of the Third
Congressional District and Capt Theodore G.
kibbe, formerly Deputy Marshal, has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy. Capt Bromley on
taking leave Of the Office bids adieu to the many
characters be has had to deal with, 10 the fol-
lowing felicitOns language: "The retiring off
Ger has had the satisfaction Of knowing that in
the discharge Of duties eminently calculated to
make everybody hate you, he has met with the
most cheering success. Without pang of re-
gret, he bids an official but affectonate adico 10
the gentlemanly substitute brokers, who always
have two or three frstrate men of good moral
character they want to get in to the patriotic
selectmen and town agents who would like to
look over the lists to see if James Henry Alex
andars name is down. to the short haired sub.
seitutes with complication of Diseases who
swear they are tough enough to stand marching
aud fehting;' to the timid young gentleman
from the rural districts who shave the rheuma-
tism very bad in wet weather. and shave never
been we'll since the war broke out to the aux.
ious parties who have for the past three or four
weeks waylaid him in the streets, and opened
their attacks with dreadful series Of s'posens;'
to the aliens from ireland and the aliens from
Germany, and the aliens who were willing to
swear they were. aliens, and the aliens who
would be id If they d do anything of the sort;
to the mild hammered man who couldn't under.
stand it, and to those rough spoken people who
"know all about it and to those and to all of
them he bids fond and aiiectionate FAREWELL
We presume they are all pleased with the
change. He certainly is"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

than here, would send out one Of our vessels,
provided she would be permitted to return.
bringing back nothing thatHh did not take out
General Page consented, and-the Metacomet was
despatched.
The list of casualties on our part, as far as
aaeertainad ara aa fOllOWa
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
CITY MATTERS.

Save YoUa MoNRY.-Remember the Dslawar.
Saving Bank is located at the office Of william
MoCaulley, Esq., No. COG Market street, viii
mlngton, Del, and is opened every day to re-
ceiye deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and Eve per cent. interest paid
on the same from the day Of deposit.
WM MoCAULLBY, President.
JonE P. RUTH, Seo'y.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
For Sale.

Three Dwelling Houses Store. Cooper Shop Blacksmith
and Wheelwright Shops, and upwards Of FIVE ACRES
oh LANE, within three four miles Of Wilmington will
~ sold low Apply to
WILLIAM MoCAULLEY & co.
yl2 q. 600 Market Street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

Alderman, $50 90
Members Of the CITY Council for attendance
at each meeting, leo
Treasurer, per year, - 500 90
Clerk Of tho Council DO, TOO 90
Ballif of tho Council, DO, go 90
High Constable, do, 700 90
Police COpttables, do, $50 90
Watehmen City, 600 %
superintendent Of Water Works, the use Of the
House corner 10th and Market, and per year T25 20
Street Commissioner, do 7b0 90
City Solicitor, do, a0I 90
city Auditor, do, 400 90
Fire Watchnisn, do, 1855 90
Register Of Deaths aud HurAls, do, 100
Receiver Of Taxes, do, 800 %
Chairman Of Street Committee, Dc, so 90
Chairman Of Commlttss Pablie Buildings DO, rs W
Keeper OF City Ceck. do, rs %
Clerk Of the Market, IS per cent. on his rscalPts
from Market Rents,
Harb0r Master sa Of once prescribed by ordnance
Members Of Board of Health, one dollar for each
Hesting, the compensation of each mot to
exceed twenty-five dollars per annuml
Secretary Of Board Of Health, each Meeting, / 90
Members Of the Board Of Revision for attendanesi
at each meeting, 1oo
Inspector Of Election, SEQ
Assistant Inspector Of Elections, 2o0
Clerk Of Election, 200
Assessor and Collector Of Taxes, Per year. eg0 90
President Of City Council, do, 90 90
Vaccine Physcians do, 100 o0
Prison Keeper, do, ... se6 90
Surveyors and Regulators, per day, soo
Wharf Commissioner per day, whilst employed 90
Chairman Watering Committee 5000
SECTION . That 50 much Of any ordinance as coanets
with or ia contradictory to this ordinance be- and ths
same is hereby repealed made null and void.
Passed at the City Hall Wilmington, June 50. 1854
Yeas and nays aa folloWs-
Messrs Boys, Chandler, Day. Duncan, Hayes, Horner,
Mcdowell, Pussy Pierce Plunkett, Titus Wilson, Walter
aAi Holiingsworth, lA-naTs, noas. ..- .l4il
A. HoLLINGswoRTH,
l~ttest, 3. I. TAYLOR, Clerk. aug2,lw
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

Ii. II. BRIAouURsT, DRUGGIST AND ApoTuR-
oApY, ol7 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
Reriamery. Having lately purchased ih New
York and Philadelphia at low prices, large
ossortmeot OF hair brushes and tooth brushes
combs, fancy extracts. cologne water, toilet
soaps, hair preparations, &c., he 10 prepared to
sell them at the original New York and philAdel.
phia retail prices. He keeps constantly on hand
large stock OF the most popular and most rolia-
bic Patent medicines, all OF which he guarnntces
10 be the truly genuine, and warrants them
fresh and unuduterated. Ayers Sarsaparilla
and Cherry PectOral, Jaynes Expectoraut.
Jaynes' Alternative, CarminadVe, Vemifuge.
and Sanative Pills; Browns Essence of Ginger
husbands Magnssa, Browns Bronchial Troches.
Railways Ready Relief, Tobias Horse Iiniment,
Roberts Horse Powder, Hunts Liniment. Wolrs
Schnspps and brakes Plantation Ditters, war
ranted genuine and sold at reduced prices.
we would also call partieular attention to his
family medioines, among which the following
preparations have been used for many years.
and can be relied on for their safe and sf;oa'
cious cures: Bringhurst's Cough Syrup. for
Coughs, Colds and Asthma, is one of the beat
remedies known for diseases Of the Lunps-
Bringhursts Dyspeptc Pills, an excellent reme-
dy Tor Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, SO. Bring. |
hursts Autl' Bilious Pills. a popular and desi. |
fabls cure for Bilious Fevers, Jaundice Costiye-
ness, Head-Aches, &c. Bringhurst's Blackberry |
Compound, an invaluable remedy for Cholic,
Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoe. Gripping Pains, and
Summer Complaints in children. Bringhnrst's
Kings Mixture, speedy and efficaeions appl-
cation for Pains, Bruises, Rheumatism, Chill
blAins, Frosted Feet, 60, and also Bringhursts
Essence OF Jamacia Ginger, the popular medi-
sine for Disordered Stomachs, Indigestion, and
Diarrho@. This preparation OF Ginger, unlike
those disaRrseabls and useless nostrums sold
lndsr the same name, is prepared only from tho
genuine bleaehcd Jamaica Ginger.
hasson's Compound Syrup OF Tar, for Coughs,
colds, Hoarssness, Asthma, Sore Throat, and ali
he affections Of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
IS cent per bottle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

SHAseHapLR.-The Rebs reirsating have left
the people at leisure to enjoy their summer va
cation, All are preparing to leave town. Be-
fore doing 80, however, it would be advisable to
call on Chandler No. 500 Market Street, and get
measured for neat suit of clothing that will
meet the views of all sensible men.
July 1871
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
Its Exemption from State or Mu-
nicipal Taxation.

But aside from all the advantages wshAvs enumerated
special Act Of Congress esemFts al Bondu and Trsas
notes frea eatasasa. On the average this exemption
is worth aboutwo per cent per Annu according to the
rate of taxation in various pArtsof the country
ltis believed that securities offer 80 great induce
msns to lenders As those Issued BY tho government In
all Other forms Of indebtedness the th or ability Of Ur
vSts parties stock companies or separate
only, is pledged for payment while the wAols prsy.rsy
Of the country IL held to secure the dschArre ef ali
obligations Of the United States.
while the government offers the most lhsral tsrn, s
its loans it believes that thsvsry strongest appeal will \.
to the loyalty and patriotism sf the people.
DuplicAts certificates will bs issued for ali d.pO.ts I'll.
party depOsting must endorse upou the
the denomination Of notes required, and whistler they
are to be issued in blank or payable to srdsr wA.n
endorsed 1t must be left with the oeer rsssvnE the d.
POElt' to be forwarded to tAs TEsAsul sAaslmsnt.
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BH AEcnvHD BY M sasursr Of tAs
United stassS, at wAAAnEtOA the several Assistant Tres.
surers and designated DSpOsilariss, ana By the
First National Bank Of Wilmington.
and by all National Banks which are the aspssuriss Of
public money, and
ALL RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country will give farther Information ana
AFFORD EVERY EAoILITITY TO sUBsoRIBERs.
AuEssmOs.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
Now for the Rush to Cheap John'G--
Another New List of Prices.

Another New List of Prices.
Boots and Shoes 30 per cent. less than any
other store in Delaware.
Dry Goods 10 per cent. less than any other
store in Wilmington.
CrOckery-WarO 25 to 80 per cent. less than
any other store 10 this city.
Notions OF all kinds from l8 to % per cent.
less than any other person dare attempt to sell.
Spool Cotton, ClOaking Cloths, Flannels, Pant
Stutfs, Undershirts and Drawers, Window Cur
tains, Coal Oil Lamps, Glassware, Knives and
Forks, Pocket Books, Brushes of ell kinds from
10 to 20 per cent. less than any other store in
the United States. opon from A. NJ. to 9 P.
M. No. 6O6 Market street, Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
Pottery, in French street,
ABOVE sHcoNp. WILMINGTON, DEE.

You have your ehOee Of all Sizes and OF the very
best quality. Cement and directions 70 bs had also
These Jars porssss advantages over all other kinds
Glass iH OF such fragile nature II Ia difout put In ho
water without cracking Tin easily aifsced bv
acds &e which sorrode rust IL that 1t be used
but very few times. STONE JARS be used Tor any
length Of time, and their strength and ch apnes AXE
them the f6Vorits.
MilmlnghOn. JnlY asih. 1hhl .2n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

Redding's Russia Salve
Heals Old sorOs.
Redding's Russia Salve
Cures Burns, scalds, Cuts
Redding's Russia Salve
Cures Wounds, Bruises, sprains.
Redding's Russia Salve
curss Boils Ulcers, Cancers.
Redding's Russia Sa1ve
Cures Salt Rhsum, Piles, Brysipolas.
Redding's Russia Salve
Cures RiHsworm, corns, &C., &e.
NO FAMILY SHOULD BIZ WITHOUT 1T.
Only as Cents Boz.
FOR SALE RI
P. DINhM0RR, No. 49I Broadway, New York.
W. R0WLR co., No. Is fremont Street, Boston.
And by all Druggists and Country storekeepsrS
ap 10y
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given the School Committees OF the
respective School Districts wihln this Ststs that
fOrmity with act Of the General Assembly OF this state
have apportionsd among the several sounss Of this
State the clear Income for the ssent OF the fund
establishing FREE SCHOOLS and have divided and dis
Tbutsd the shares thus Appropriated 20 eAeh eoahty
among the several districts. as follows;
To each of the Distriets In the sty Of WnmiagtoA
EsW Castle County, ons hundred and ninsynVe dollars
And tWsnty.tsyen cents, ($l9b2Ili
Apd to each OF the other Districts In New Castle county,
one hundred and foftyght dollars and thrtyons cents
t3l4s.3D:
And TO each Of ths Districts in Kent county ems hun.
dred and nine dollars and Nsnty-ionr esnts 3lOe 2l;
dollars and thirty-one cents, S62.3D;
The dividends due tbs dtrlcsin New Castle county Ar,
payable at the Farmers Bank, New CASTLE % ths Dis
ieta II ksnt sountI, At the Farmers HANK Dover And
to the Dntrsa In Sussex county at the Rarmsrs Ranf
0aorgstoWn. LOlLRY r. JICOpg
Dover, Aug. /, 1855 stats Treasure.
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