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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03

ing ii hoped for greater gain than loss but Of
this was not entirely confident. More than a
year of trial now shows no loss by it, in our for
eign relations; none in our home popular senti--
ment none in our white military force--no loss
by j, any how, or any where. On the contrary.
i shows gain Of quite a hundred and thirty
thousand soldiers, seamen and laborers. These
are palpable facts, about which, as facts, there
can be no caviling. We have the men, and we
could not have had them without the measure.
"And now, let anv Union man who complains
OF the measure test himself, by writing down in
one line that he is for subduing the rebellion by
force of arms, and in the next That he is for TAX
ing these three hundred and thirty Thousand
men from the Union side, and placing them
where they would be but for the measure he con-
demns. If he cannot face bis cause 80 stated, it
is only because he cannot face the truth.
81 add word, which was not in the verbal
conversation. In telling this tale, attempt no
compliment to my own sagacity, claim not to
have controlled events but confess plainly that
events have controlled me. Now, at the end Of
three years struggle, the nations condition is
not what either party or any man devised or ex
pected. God alone can claim it, Whittier it is
tending seems plain. If God nov wills the re-
moval of great wrong, and wills also that we
of the north, as we'll as you of the SOUTH shall
pay fairly fer our completely in that wrong i'm
partial history will find therein new causes to at
teat and revere the justice and goodness of God
Yours truly,
A. LINCOLN"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03

he has been examined by board Of naval sur
geons, and pronounced physically qualified to
perform all his duties oil sea. And all officers
whose cases shall have been acted upon by the
aforesaid boards, and who shall not have been
recommended for promotion by both of them,
shall be placed upon the retired list.
Sec. o. And be il further enacted, That all Off
GERS not recommended for promotion under the
fourth section Of an act entitled sAn act to
establish and eaualize the grades'of line officers
OF the United States navy" approved July six
teen, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, shall have
the right to present themselves for examination,
according to the provisions of this act, and il
found duly qualified, aud such finding be ap-
proved by the President Of the United States,
they shall be promoted to the same grade and
place as If they had been recommended by the
board, and shall receive the corresponding pay
according to the service which they have per-
formed from the date of their rank to that of
their promotion. And no further promotions
shall be made upon the active list until the num-
oer in each grade is reduced to that provided by
law.
Sec. 0 And be Il further enacted That any
oiticcr in the naval service, by and with the ad
vice and consent of the Senate, may be advanced
not exceeding thirty numbers in his own grade,
for distinguished conduct in battle, or extra
ordinary heroism
oeo .. AHa oe u JArlher enacted, That the
President OF the United States shall appoint pay
masters OF the feet and engineers of the feet 10
the same manner and with the same rank and
pay as fleet surgeons; and the retired pay Of
surgeons, paymasters, engineers, and other staff
officers in the navy shall be the same as that of
the retired officers of the line of the navy With
whom they have relative rank
Sec. g. And be itJirther enacted, That all acts
or parts Of acts Which are inconsistent with the
1-' 7'sin"e Of this act are hereby repealed
Aipiuved, April 81. 1864.
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OmoiaI.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the First Session Of The Thirty Eight
Congress,
TPuBLIo-No. 50.1

lPUBLIO-No. 0U.
AN ACT to amend an act entitled "An act to
establish and equalize the grade Of line officers
of the United States navy" approved July
18th, 1862.
Be il enacted By the Senate and House Of Repre-
ssntatiues Of The United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That no line officer of the navy,
upon tbe active list, below the grade of commo-
dore, nor any other naval officer, shall be pro-
NOTED to higher grade, until his mental, moral,
and professional ftness to perform all his duties
at sea shall be established to the satisfaction Of
board Of examining officers to be appointed By
the President Of the United States. Aud sucl
board shall have power to take testimony, the
witnesses when present to be sworn by the pre-
sident of the board and to examine all matters
on the files and records of the department in
relation to any officer whose case shall be con-
sidered by them.
Sec 2. And be il further enacted, That such
examining board shall consist Of not less than
three officers, senior in rank to the officer to be
examined.
SEQ 8. And be Il further enacted, That any Off
Ger to BIZ acted upon by SAID board shall have
the right to be present, if be desires it and hi,
statement eff his case, on oath, and the testimony
of witnesses, aud his examination, shall be re-
corded And any matter on the files and record
of the department touching each case, as may il
the opinion of the board be necessary to assis
them in making up their opinion, shali. togethe
with the whole record and finding be presented
to the President for his approval or disspprova
of the finding. And no officer shall be rejeotet
until after such public examination of himsel
and the records Of the department in his case
unless he fails to appear before said board afte
having been duly notified.
Sec. A. And be ii further enacted, That no Off
Ger in the naval service shall be promoted to
higher grade therein, upon the active list unit
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[PuBLlu-No. 81. /


An act for charter of Masonic Hall Association,
in Washington city, District Of Columbia.
Be il enaeed by The Senate and House Of Repre-
ssntatives cfhe Unued States Of America in Con-
gress assembled That B. b. French, OF the Grand
Eucampment of the United States of America; !;
Robert McMurdy, Of the General Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of the United Satesi George G.
Whiting, Of the Grand Consstory; b. L. Stevens,
Of Osiris L dge Of Perfection, No. q. d. Gill
mau, of Washington Commandery, No. W. p.
Particle, of Columbia C0mmanderyj W. NJ
Smith, of Columbia Royal A,ch Chapter, No l5 /;
W. G. Parknurst, of Wash ngton Royal Arch
Chapter, No. l6 James Steele, OF Mount Yer
NON Royal Arch Chapter, No. 20; c. F. STAINS
bury, of the Grand Lodge OF the District of Co
unba; Joseph Nairn, Of Federal Lodge, No. ;
N. Acker, Of Lebanon Lodge, No. Z; L X omAu,
of New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9; j. NJ. TdrtUn,
OF Hiram Lodge, No. 10; T. ]. Fisher, of Saint
Johns Lodge, No. IL L. Gassenheimer, of Ma
tional Lodge, No. IL; j. Van Riswiok, OF Wash.
ington Centennial Lodge No. IA ]. @. Mcclure,
Of B. B. French Lodge, No. 10; +. L. Harvey,
of Dawson Lodge, No. l6; ]. ". D. Gray, OF
Harmony Lodge, No. II; J. NJ. Hanson, OF
Acacia Lodge, No. 1s; N. D. Laruer, of La
fayetle Lodge, No. 10 Of the Order OF Free and
Accepted Masons, OF the District of Columbia,
aud their successors to be appointed in the man
ner hereinafter declared representing The several
masonic bodies before named, be, aud they are
hereby, incorporated and made body polltic
and corporate, by the name OF the Masonic Hall
Association of the District of Columbia, and by
that name may sue and be sued, plead and be
impleaded, in any court Of law or equity, OF
competent jurisdiction, and may have and use a
common seal, and the same change at pleasure
and be entitled to use aud exercise oil the pow.
ers, rights, and privileges incident TO such cor
poratiun.
Sec, 2. And be il further enacted. That the SAID
COZ puration shall be capable OF taking and hold
Ing real and personal estate, which estate, per-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
.Dnurnal attlJ Statesman
Tuesday morning May 5, 1884.
ThelMen who Fell in Baltimore.
Br JOHN W. FoRHzY.

III sohH ". HuhHAAs
Our country's call aWoke the land
From mountain heights to ocean strand
The Old Keystone, the Bay State, too,
In all her direct dangers true,
Resolved to answer to her cry,
For her to bleed, for her TO die ;
Aud SO they marched, their flag before,
For Washington, through Baltimore.
Our men from Berks and schuylkill came
Lehigh and Mfflin in their train:
First in the field they sought the way.
Hearts beating high and spirits gay;
Heard the wild yells of fendish spite,
OF armed mobs on left and right;
But on they marched, their flag before,
For Washington, through Baltimore.
Next came the Massachusetts, men,
Gathered from city, glade and glen;
No hate for South, but love for all,
They answered to their oountry's call.
The path to them seemed broad and bright,
They sought no foeman and no fight,
And on they marched their flag before,
New Eugland's braves through Baltimore.
But when they showed their martial pride,
And closed their glittering columns wide,
They found their welcome In the fire
Of maddened foes and demons dire,
Who, like the fiends from hell sent forth,
Attacked these heroes of the North:
These heroes bold, with travel sore.
While on their way through Baltimore.
From every sitting den and street,
They rushed the gallant band to meet
Forgot the cause they came to save
Forgot that those they struck were brave
Forgot the dearest ties of blood
That bound them in one brotherhood;
Forgot the flag that hosted DER
Their countrymen in Baltimore.
And the great song their son had penned,
To rally freemen to defend
The banner of the Stripes and Stars,
That makes victorious ell our wars,
Was laughed to seorn, as madly then
They greeted all the gallant men
Who came from Massachusetts, shore
To Washington, through Baltimore.
And when with widest grief, at last,
They saw their comrades falling fast,
Full on the hell hounds in their track
They wheeled aud drove the towards back.
Then, with their hearts oerWhemed with woe,
Measured their progress, stern and slow;
Their wounded on their shoulders bore
To Washington, through Baltimore.
Yet, while New England mourns her dead,
The blood by Treason foully shed,
Like that which flowed ut Lexington,
When Freedoms earliest fight begun,
Will make the day, the month, the year,
To every patriots memory dear.
Sons of great fathers gone before,
They fell for Right at Baltimore
As over every honored grave,
Where sleeps the "unreturning brave"
A mother sobs, young wife means,
A father for lost one groans,
Oh letihe the people meier forget
One deep, enduring, lasting debt
To those who left their native shore
Aud died for US in Baltimore.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
The Tattsred Flag.

BY THE BARD OF TowER HALL.
saw return soldier band,
To visit scenes of peace again
And who their sunburnt ranks that scanned
Would think not OF their comrades slain
They held displayed banner fair,
On which was traced each battles name
In whose red field twas theirs to share
The tolls, the perils, and the fame.
But oh, this spoke not half so clear
As did the Gag that next was borne,
Their injured country's ensign dear,
All scorched and rent, defaeed and torn !
There is no flag so rich, so bright,
Or with ornaments half so fair,
As that which does from out the fight
The most of rents and tatters bear.
But otherwise it is with forms
Of men who tread the peaceful street,
And ne er exposed to conflicts storms,
Have no excnse not 10 bs neat.
Their glory lies in looking nice,
Aud to look thus is in the power
Of all as long as at small price
Such clothes are sold at BEsNETr's TOWER.
The largest and best assortment of Clothing
n Philadelphia, equal in all respects to any
made TO measure, from which all can be fitted
whatever be their size or proportions
TOWER HALL.
NO 518 MARKET STREET,
BENNETT & co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
WAITE! WAITEN WAITEI!l
READ wAITE's CATECHHSM.

When man feels like having good lunch, where
should he 20 10 get onef
10 Joseph T. Waites old established Oyster Bay at
No. 237 Market Street, Wilmington.
a u man wishes to get the choicest dishes of Game,
oysters and other nicetieH, where does he Qog
vi course TO Joseph T. Wate's old established Oyster
bay at No 237 Market street, Wilmington.
one is deairous Of procuring all kinds Of eangs and
drinks, In the very best style, where does he go
WAITESt WAITE'si WAITEiSl ii il the unanimous
and universal response
What makes Joseph T. wslte's Oyster Bay 80 popular
and 80 we'll patronized by the whole community
FiRsr-Because 1t Is centrally located
sEooED-Because there is no humbnR about M
lHlnD-Becauae the proprietor IL q clever fellow
+ EouRqH=Because 1t Is respectable place
EnTH-Becauso they are never imposed upon
slxTH-Because they consult their own interests
observation-disclosures they consult their conyenienoei
EfeHTH-Becauso they are always welcomed
MNrH-Beeause they are always attended to promptyi
IENrH-Bteause 1t 10 the only establishment Of the
kind In Wilmington where everything Is conducted
orderl an11r
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IPunLIo Rnsolprlon-No. 2a. /

JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Committee on
the Conduct OF the War 10 examine into the
recent attack on Fort Pillow.
Be il resolved By The Senate and House Of Repre-
sentdtiVes Of The United States 1f America in Con-
gress assembled, That the JOINT COMMITTEE on the
Conduct OF the War be and they are hereby in-
structed to inquire into the truth of the rumored
slaughter of the Union troops, after their sur
render, at the recent attack of the rebel forces
upon Fort Pillow, Tennessee; as also whether
Fort Pillow could have been sufficiently rein
forced, or evacuated, and, if so, why it was not
done and that they report the facts 10 Congress-
as soon possible.
Approved, April 81, 1854.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
Registers office.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, April 1lth 1864.
PoN the application Of WILLIAM O. sPRUANoE,
9AVID WILSON THOMAS, late of Appoquinimink Hun
afed In said county, deceased it is ordered and directed
the Register that the Executor aforesaid give notice
u me granting Of Letters TesamentAry upon the Estate
u the deceased, with the date of granting thereof, by
Auang advertisements to be posted within forty days
Hom the date OF such letters in six Of the most public
places OF the County Of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the Estate to present the lame
abide by an ACT OF Assembly In such case made and
Provided Aud also cause the be inserted within
he same period iu the Delaware state Journal ws.
Paper published in Wilmington, and to be continued
therein two months
~, Given under the hand and Seal of Office Of the
fla Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New Castle
Nee-' County aforesaid, the day aud year above
Written. pETERB. VANDEYER
Register
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
fprnLIc REsolrrlon-Nn. 24 1

A Resolution reatlug to the publica,i of the
Decisions of the Sup eme Court Of the United
States for December term, eighteen hundred
aud sixty three.
Resolped By ihe Ssnate and House Of RspreeHta.
dVes Of the United States Of America ia Congreis
aSsembLed, That so muuh of the act OF Congress
approved August twenty-nine, eighteen hundred
and forty two, as provides that The reporter of
the decisions of the Supreme Court shall not be
paid the compensation provided by the said act
unless he print and publish the decisions within
six months. after such decisions shall be made,
shall not be held to apply to the decisions OF De-
cember term, eighteen hundred and sixty three,
be pre- cut reporter of the said court not having
then appointed unit near the close Of the term
PROVIDED, however, That such decisions be pub
lished within one year from the passage of this
resolution Approved, April %, 1864.
Com ". D: Porter, o. s. navy, died in New
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
[PuBLIo-No. Sill

AN ACT to amend au act for enrolling aud calling
out the national forces 30 as to increase the
rank, pay, and emouments Of the Provost
Marshal General
BE il enacted BY he Senate and House Of Repre-
sentahoss Of he United States Of America in Con
gress assembled, That the RANK, pay, and emolu-
ments Of the Provost Marshal General, authorized
oy section five of said act, shall be those Of a
brigadier general.
Sec 2. AHd be IL further enacted, That all acts
and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are here
BY repealed. [Approved, April 81, 1864.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
fPppLIo-No. b l.

An act to authorize the issuing OF O register to
the steam vessel John Martin
Be il enacted By The Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiUes of The United STATES Of America in Con.
gress assembled, That the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury be and he is hereby authorized to issue
register to the steam vessel Johu Martin.
approved, April 26, 1854.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
Register,s Once.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, March 9TH, 1864.
Upon the application OF George Jones aud Samuel
McCAry, Jr Executors Of Theophilus Jcnes, late Of
No city of Wilmingon in said County, dsceased It Is
oRDERED and directed by the Register that the Exeeu-
yrs Aforesaid, give notice OF the granting Of Letters Tes
nmentary upon the Estate Of the deceased with the
ale Of granting thereof y causing advertisements to be
posted within forty days from the date of such Letters
y ak Of the most public places OF the County Of New
sAe requiring all persons having demands against the
Estate to present the came, abide by Act Assem-
ny In such made and provided And also cause the
me to DO inserted within the period In the Delaware
nAe journal and Statesman, newspaper published in
Wilmington, and to be continued therein two months
(~~N, Given under the hand and Seal Of the Ufcs Of
4 the Heglster Aforesaid At New Castle In New
~ Castle County aforesaid, the day aud year
above written. PETER b. vANDEVER,
Register.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
Weakness or Debility Induced by
Over Fatigue

will soon disappear by the use Of these invaluable
Pills and the Soldier will quickly acquire additional
strength. Never let the Bowels he eilher confined
unduly acted upon. 1t may seem strange that Holo-
ways Pills should DO recommended for Dysentefy and
Fux many persons supposing that they would increase
the relaxation This great misake for these Pills will
the liver and stomach, And thus all the
Rcrid humors from the system. This medicine will give
tone and vgor to the whole organic ystem however de-
ranged while health and strength follow matter Of
COURSE Nothing will stop the relaxation Of the Bowels
liz LIZ nr.lld niua
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
1PuBLIo-No. 50 I.

An ACT to change the name Of the district and
port of Presque Isle to the district and port of
Erie.
BE ii enacted By the Senate and House of Repre-
sentdaUes Of the United States Of America in Con l.
9rsss assembled, That the district of Presque Isle,
IN the State of Pennsylvania shall hereafter be
known as the district OF Erie, ard the port OF
Presque Isle shall hereafter be known as the
port of Erie. Approved, April 81, 1864.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
Volunteers, Attention |
Indiscretions of Youth,

Sores and Ulcers, rlotches and swellingR can with
certainty be radically cured IL the Pills night
and morning, and the Ointment lie freely used stated
in the printed instructions If treated in any other
manner they dry up ia part to break in
Whereas this Ointment will remove the humors from the
SYSTEM and leave the Patient vigorous and healthy
1t will require little perseverance in bad cases TO
insnra a lnatlng cure.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
NnTInE

all persons having claims against the Estate of the
dlaeaasd must present the duly Attested to the
Executors on before the 9th day Of March, 1896 or
abide the act Of Assembly in such made and provid-
ID. GEORGE JONES,
SAM'L. McCLARY, Jr
Wilmington, March 8, 1864. Executors
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
For Wounds, either oooasioned
by the Bayonet, Sabre or the
Bullet, Sores or Bruises,

To which every Soldier and saor liable there are
no medicines safe and convenient HOllowAys
Pills and Ointment The poor wounded and almost dying
sufferer might have his wounds dressed immediately II he
would only provide himself with this matchess Olnt-
ment, which should be thrust into the wound aud
smaared all round w. then covered with piece Of linen
from MS knapsack and compressed with handkerchief
Taking, night and morang, or Pills, to cool the
system aud prevent inflammation.
Every soldiers Knapsack and Seamans Chest should be
provided with these valuable Remedies.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
Sick Headaches and Want of
Appetite, Incidental to
Soldiers,

Those feelings which sadden usually arise from
trouble annoyances obstructed pVrspraon. eating
drinking whatever is unwhoesone, thus disturbing
the hialhul action Of the liver and stomach. These
Pills, taken according to the printed instructions, will
quickly produce healthy action in both liver and
stomach and, natural consequences clear head and
| good appetite.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
FOR RENT.

MO. LA snug LITTLE FARM OF 20 acres in Brandy
IN wine Hundfed suitable for Truck Farm-or it
would be sold bargain,
No. 2--About 10 acres Of land, with good dwelling
within II mile OF Wilmington. Very productive, suita
BILE for Milk OF Truck Farm.
No. 3-s or good story Brick Houses 11th street.
between Lombard and Pine
No. 4.-several cheap Frame Houses at Sparksvlle.
W. MoCAULLEY,
ian. 49, COG Market ST.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
NI.n1c1,

All persons having claims against the Estate of the dee
,ed must present the duly attested to the Exeeu
on OF before the nth day Of April 1865, abide the
Asl OF Assembly in such case made and provided.
W. O. SpRUANCE, Executor.
New Castle, April 1Ith i914-An lb-Qm
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03

Where he intends keeping constantly hand splendid
assortment Of all kinds Of DRY GOODS AND TRIM
MINGs.
Also, RRADY-MADE SHIRTS, which will be disposed
Of at low prices at any other establishment in the
city.
She will give particular attention to DRESS MAKING
in all its branches, and the making Of CH1LDREN's
CLOTHING She invites the ladies to give her call IS
she nAtera herself she give entire satisfaction.
sp.6sm. MRS. N. A, PYLE.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03

CAUTION None are genuine unless the
words "HoLLowAY, NEW YoRK AND LONDON" are dis
cernihe as Wafermdrk in every leaf Of the book of
directions around each pot or box the same may be
plainly by holdng The leGftO tie light handsome
reward will be given any rendering such norma-
ton as may lead the detection Of any party parties
counteretlng the medicines vending the same know
lug them to be spurious.
Holloways Pills and Ointment are now retailed, owing
to the high price OF Drugs &e, at 80 cts 20 cts and
81. per Box or Pot.
So There is considerable saving by taking the larger
sizes,
N B-DreetiOns for the guidance Of patients in every
disorder affixed to each pot or box.
Ga- Dealers IN my well known medi-
ctnes can have Show Cards, Circulars &c,
sent FREE OF EXPENSES, by address,
THOMAS HOLLOWAY,
so Maiden Lane, N. ".
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03

Com ". D: Porter, 0, s. navy, died in New
York on Sunday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
PRTZEs DASHED

In all Legalzed LOTTERIES and information given.
Orders promptly attended to.
GALLAGHER 4 BENJAMIN, Brokers,
mRr.25-1m. $40 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
Coughs and Colds affecting
Troops

win he speedily relieved and eIfseually cured by
using these admirable medicines and by paying proper
attention to the Directions which attached to each
pni mi
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
No. 800 East Seventh Stree
wIINTNaTnN DRI,AWARE-

The subscriber would respectfully inform her friend
and the public generally that she has taken the sto
farmarlv ouelInfed hy d.. ErvinQ.