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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

DEATH oP JOHN H. SToTsEEBRRo. .-AIr John II
Stotsenberg, Acting masters mate 10 the United
States Navy, and a nephew Of L. C. Stotsenburg,
Esq, of this city, died Oh board of tho United
States Steamer Honduras, while the ship was
lying at West Pass, off ABalachicOla Bay, Flor
ida, on the 20th of July last, from yellow fever
He was buried on Sand Island in lot which has
been used as burying ground since the COM
mencement Of the war. His remains were in-
TERED with all the solemity Of funeral under
such circumstances, being attended by his
brother officers. The services of the EPISCOPAL
Church were read at the grave by Lieut.. Com
mander Harris. In letter to relative. Com
msnder Harris says the deceased was an able
and efficient officer, beloved by all his messmates
aud his loss will be seriously felt. lie express.
ses the hope that "his spirit is in a purer
brighter world, where there is no war, no fever,
and no sorrow" Thus has another brave Della
Waresn sealed his devotion to his country with
his life. He died after three days illness.
CANDIDATES. William Preston, announces
himself as candidate for City Treasurer, and
Isaac Darlington announces himself as a oandi-
date for Assessor, subject to the nomination Of
the Union party.
MoRE TAepPs.-The 1891 Pennsylvania Regi-
ment' Coi. CLARK, from fittsburg, arrived in our
city, on Wednesday evening Inst. Col. Clark
has been appointed Military Commander of this
Post in place of Major Judd. His command
are here enroute for Fort Delaware,
BARaAINs.-ws would invite tho attention Of
our readers to the large and elegant stock Of
D. Chandler, Merchant Tailor, No. 600 Market
Street. 1t embraces every variety of seasonable
goods. He is selling low for the times, having
purchased largely before the late rise in prices.
Buyers should make . note Of this, and govern
themselves according.
SANITARY PAIR-DELAWARE DEPARTNBNT.-
The committee appointed at the final meeting of
the executive COMMITTEES to prepare history Of
its operations, would be very glad to receive any
suggestions, incidents, facts, &C., which their
fellow members may deem Of value to them in
this work. Addtess the Rev. Leighton Cole
man, Wilmington,
City, County aud other papers please eOIy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
LETTER FROM NEW JERSEY.

souTn AMBoY, N. j., August 18th, 1864.
FRIEND EOKEL:
In parlance, now quite preve.
lent. might locate myself ''Rmong the pines"
or son the sand" for you will observe am
among the Jerses. Thinking slight intrusion
into your sanctum for short time might not be
deemed out Of place. seat myself to write
letter. Since l saw you have male a TRIP 10
this place aud as this has been an interesting
day here, will sketch my journey and some Of
my sights. Leaving Phiadelphis in the u A. M.
ferry boat for Camden, N. j., took the cars al
the latter place Of the Camden and Amboy Kali
road, and reached here about ten o'clock. At
starting, the cars were numerous and passengers
few, 30 that had choice of seats aud could
not but remark concerning the ample provision
on this road for carrying passengers But, l
soon learned that 1t was done more for self
interest than for that of the public.
This is great day among Jerseymeni more
honored aud better observed, was told, than
the Fourth OF July. Its celebration is peculiar
to this State, and the second Saturday of Au-
gust is as anxiously anticipated, aud Us heartily
enjoyed as any day of the year. "Sall-wAter
day. has been hOnored for the last fifty years,
and has now become quite m institution, 1t
takes the place OF our "harvest homes, anu
answers the same purpose. People from all
dip in the salt water, spend the time in dancing,
singing, and such other amuscmCnts as suit their
tastes. Upon the present occasion the empty
cars were soon Glled, as every town, Delanc0,
Burlington, Beverly, BordentowD, jamestown,
llghistoWn, Cranberry Old Bridge, etc, sent their
quota, md by the time we were half way, stand
ing room even on the platform, was very scarce.
The tops OF the cars were crowded, aud Tor Y
distance two engines were required to move the
train. Such was the interest manifested in the
celebration. | learned that from four O'clock
| A. NJ, there had been n line of carriages driving
into the town, and by noon thousands were
present. After tue bath the multitude engageC
in various amusements till about ?. NJ, wheI
the people crowded the depot aud cars. filling
every available space Upon the arrival of th
New York train many were found looking fol
seats, but in vain. The thing was entirely ncv
to me, aud l had my doubts as 10 its being
fact, until saw for myself. Perhaps some Q
your readers may never have heard Of it, ani
would not credit the enthusiasm connected will
it,Slntil they had witnessed il. But great da,
in New Jersey is "Salt water day" SOut
Amboy is owned by the Camden aud Auibo
Railroad Company, which has within the lbs
few years built up town, and is still maxim
improvements believe that the Company mo-
has some fifty houses in process Of erection.
The town has two churches, Episcopal nn
Methodist. The Presbyterian element is qui,
strong, but they think the time for orgaulzaIiO
has not yet arrived. l must close.
Yours, ORIENT.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

PAYMENT OF TAxRs.-.Tho undersigned, Re-
oeiysr 81 Taxes. will be At the CITY aall on and
after the hrat day Of July, 1854, between the
hours Of 8 O'Clock aud u, 10 the morning, and
from to in the afternoon, for tho purpose Of
receiving taxes. deduction of iye per cent
ls made on all taxes paid in July. All paid in
August aud up to the day Of election the face Of
the bill must bc paid, aud after that date Ave
per cent will be added to tho bill. Baukabls
funds only received in payment Of Taxes.
I. G. GAYLEY,
Receiver Of Taxes.
june l4-2m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
A reptleman, who was in Crooks e

A gentleman, who was in Crooks exped-
ton when it passed through Lexington,
visited the Virginia Military Academy,
which rivals in architectural beauty its great
prototype, West Point One of the features
Of the town, he says, is the grave of Stone
in II the Military Institute. 1t i a piain little
mound, with wooden head-board, and
nothing TO mark it from the common save
a pine flagstaff, upon which, each morning
at daybrcak, the cadets would elevate the
Confederate flag and remove it at dark, each
ceremony being accompanied by music from
their band.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
DIED.

DURNHAM-. .Near Middletown, on Friday morn
ing, 18th inst, ELIZA j., only daughter Of
Samuel Burnham, Esq aged 80 years.
HASLAM-August 18th, 1864, joins Il. HAsLAMi
in the Oath year Of his age, late of Buffalo,
New York.
0'DANIEL--At Newton, Maryland, August 18th,
ELNA FREEoH daughter Of Frank and Nettig
0'Dsniel, aged % months.
philadelphia Ledger please copy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

aforesaid tax. which dsty is hereby imposed
upon him.
sHcrIox 7. The Secretary OF State shall cause
a copy OF this act duly certified, to be published
Immediately in all the newspapers Of this State,
and to be kept published therein for the space
Of three montbs.
Passed at Dover, August IL, 1864.
[Sgned1 JOHN SoRpnN,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives,
JOHN GRHRE,
Speaker Of the Senate.
srATH or DHLAwARH,
Eseeutve Department.
!, Samuel NJ. Harrington, Jr., Secretary Of
State Of the State Of Delaware, do hereby certi-
fy that the foregoing is a correct copy Of an act
OF the General Assembly Of this State, entitled
San Act to raise revenue for this StSte," passed
at Dover, August II, A. D., 1864 ! the same
having been compared by me with the original
rolls now in my office.
In testimony whereof, have hereunio set my
hand and official seal at Dover, this
r, fifteenth day Of August, in the year Of
L. % our Lord one thousand eight hundred
sixty four.
SANL. Nj. HARRINGTON, JR.,
Secretary Of State.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19

A iamily in Chicago lost a daughter Of
seventeen years Of age about two months
ago. They could obtain no clue to her
whereabouts. The other night a hearse was
driven 10 their door, coffin was taken out
and placed in the hall, with tie simple re-
mark, "There is yoar daughter"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
POLITICAL.

CITY TREAsuRER-The undersigned hereby
offers himself as o candidate for the office Of
City Treasurer, subject to the nomination Of the
Union Party OF Wilmington. lie pledges him.
self to give the successful nominee cordial sup
port. WILLIAM PRESTON.
Aug lS-tn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
I'D THE
union voters of Wilmington,

The undersigned offers himself as candidate for the
nomination OF the Union lAlty for the office Of CITY
ASSESSOR AT the time ha pledges himselfto cheer
fnly support the nominee II another ia preferred
him. ISAAC DARLINGTON.
AugIp3t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
U. 8. Internal Revenue.
COLLECTOR,s NOTICE.

OfTIcH or CoLLHowoR or INTHKEAL RRvEsUH,
DovgR, Del, August lat, 1864
Notice 10 hereby given that the annual list OF
taxes, containing tho taxes on incomes, licenses,
carriages, billiard tables, yachts, aud silver plate,
for the year 1864, has been received from the As
SCISSOR for this District, and will be PLACED 10 the
hands Of the Deputy Collectors for collection on
and after Monday, the 22d day OF August, A. D.
1864 at such places and times as shall here
after be designated by the Deputy Collectors,
within their respective divisions follows, viz
Division No. l, Comprising Brandywine,
Christiana, Mill Crock aud Wilmington Hun
dreds, in New Castle County, john T. Hiyard,
Deputy Collector, Post Office, Wilmington, Della
ware.
Division No. 2. Comprising whits Clay Greek
Pencader, New CASTLE. Red Lion, st. Georges
aud Appoquinimiuk Hundreds, in New Castle
County, George b. Money, Deputy Collector,
l'oat Office, Delaware City.
Division No. 8, Comprising Duck Greek, Little
Greek. and Dover Hundreds, in Kent County,
Matthias Day, Deputy Collector, Post Office
lIazletville.
Division No. A, Comprising Murdcrkill, Mis-
pillion and Milford Hundreds, in Kent County,
John f. Clements, Depu,y Collector, Post Office,
Camden.
Division No. 8, Comprising Cedar Creek, Broad
Greek, Georgetown, Lewes and Rehoboth, and
Indian River Hundreds, in Sussex County,
Edward NJ Vaughan, Deputy Collector, Post
Office, Milton.
Division No. g. Comprising North West Fork,
Nauticoke, Little Creek Broad Greek, DagsborO,
and Baltimore Hundreds, in Sussex County,
David W. Moore, Deputy Collector, Post Office
Laurel
II The taxes contained within the said list srt
not paid at the time designated by the aforesaid
Deputy Collectors ten per centnm will be added
to all taxes except the income tax, upon which
1--WE per centum will be added in ell cases.
c. II. b. DAY, Collector,
n;afriat af nal...arn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
August l6. ls64-smOs.


THH MONEY MARkEr.-MeAsrs. Hilyard &
Co., Bankers and Brokers, No. GIG Market
Street, report the following quotations up to II
O'Clock yesterday.
U. s. 6's Coupons, 1881, $l074@$l0S1
U. 8. Five-twenties, lOO3@ 109a
U. s, Seven -thirties, 1903 "a ll0
Certificate Of Indebtedness, "a (9 50
Gold, 25i lg 25G
II. Il. Robinson & Co., Bankers, corner of
Fourth aud Market streets, report the following
quotations, at three o'clock yesterday -
Gold, $265@$257
Silver-Halves and Quarters, 220 "a g25
+" Dimes and Half dimes, 2l0 q 2l6
U. s. Coupons, 6's, 1881, lO7 a 1881
U. S. Five-twenties, l0gl@ l09a
U. s. Seven-thirties l06 "a ITO
Certificate of Indebtedness, new, 95 "a 06l
Wilmington City Loan, llO a. l12
New Castle County Loan, l0S % 40
Delaware State Bonds. 100 q 103
p. W. & Is, Railroad Bonds, l43 a l44
Delaware Railroad Bonds, l03 a l04
Delaware Railroad Stock. 20 % 26
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
SIMMS' VEGETABLE LIVER
PILLS,

No palu attends thar operation. The only pills sibf
opernte without gripping, sickehitc, weakening % su
lug tho bowels cosvo aud nte the host flHr,tt 'ut
tho afflicted far avory disease requiring pntfNtr h
eino Their iptrinsia merits ara becoming rSifun-
known Elegantly sugar coated pre, ~ cent, l'l
Read what tile Rev, Francis h HAwhin. oi ipe " "
Church. at Baltimore, says ot ihair eAeclq ..
TowaoSTowR Nh, Ap.ii ~ 1864
DH. Sims Son Sir Il have beea Tor lf mVa-,
qrentiy ani etsd with tho Liver Ahrt.ni Nr iN9 L
months after my seemed serious tlnufh ".
wasting away with consumption. innere1 mum Hl'
violent misery In my tlde and with h1r ilni w H
hack my breathing WAS very hard my olpl,eAi9l s
yellow; in fact my whole system seemed elltty uH
order. had severe cough ~ times anu We+sNp' y
NV braaet ] applied to several rhysqWn.' sla W.
Rreat amount of medicine which aeen'd TO- nave hu A
"a ot Whsr nrst heard OF your idtor il,s inlu'l
perhaps they might do mo some good, ~ m'ls' 'a' ~
box and before had taken them all ilt srrA'y rN''
"a NV head felt no longer Edjy, my sldr 20 you.
nained ma my nuryss seemed to he suanA,I u.' WI
aihar words began to feel like new man anl A N'
enioylng very good health, They operate MilhN'
enna on any grping pains, and do liShly lr'9g'A
them to tho public. Try tholn, snhorers, ''oio '
late. Your hnnnle ns, sstnAuti ~ ,,rttvs
Of Ballirers Circuit, ef tho NJ r. emu q
| gola manufacturers, sIMMS SON IhysteAs
/ nr,vgista corner of Fourth and kiuE str'stt' VILE
/ I'm lal Sold BY Druggists ami stntekeelea geus y
Az lor smms' Vegetable Liver plils, snd taSe u5e'
sold by Ferris, New Cstiiri looth snd CowAl "
| Doveri Hamnerssy Foulk, Milford lodge GhlMNr
Dyott / Co., PhilAdslphia and dealers gen9aliH
| mAy,T.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
BLEOTION.

THE Annual Meeting OF Stockholders and Election of
Nine Directors Of the ''WILMlNGroN COAL GAS COM
will be held at the oee Of the Company. Third
and King Streets MONDAY, the 6th day Of sBprEM-
bEh next, between the hours Of and O'Clock, r. NJ.
ausis6t JOHN A. DUNCAN, Secretary.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19


neighboring States and for the energetic and
efficient manner in which you have discharged
the duties assigned you, the commanding Gene
raj hereby tenders you, Individually and o9lec-
lively, his sincere thanks.
By command of
Brig. Gen. LOCKWOOD,
GRo. V. MASSEY, A. A. G.
Col. ED1AR HouNsFRLD.
Com. 7th Regt., Del Vol, Inf
HEAD QUARrRRs, MIDDLE DEpARrMESr.
STH ARMY CoRps,
Baltimore. Aug. l2, 1864
Capt. RoBT. b. MILAIGAN, Comd'g Co, A..
I'd Del Cav. $50 days service,) CAPTAIN The
term of your service having expired, and YOUR
company having been relieved from this Depart
nent in order to return to their homes in Della
ware, desire to express my high appreciation
Of the manner in which you and your command
have performed the duties to which you we're
assigned.
Thrown suddenly from civil life to active and
difficult service in the field, they entered with
eheerfulness and alacrity upon every duty, and
have given proof throughout, Of that true sort
Of patriotism which never fails to produce eli.
cient soldiers. l am Captain, your obt servant,
LEV. WALLACE, Maj. Gen. Comd'g.
FALLING OF BUILDIso.-0n Tuesday morn
ing last, about four o'clock, the back portion Of
u new ttOfenouhe IN Market street, between
Second and Third, in course Of erection for
Messrs. Worrell & Child, fell, damaging to a
great degree all parts Of the edidce. Ii appears
that the girder Of the main building snapped in
| two just wbere it connects with the rear build
ing, on the second story. The roof Of the back
building foil in with terrible crash, fore
| ing out the walls on either side, and tearing
down the bricks in the back of the main part OF
the storehouse. The noise was terrific and Gre
ated great CONSERVATION and alarm in the vic-
nifty. II was fortunate thing that the accident
occurred when it did, as few hours later
when the workmen were all engaged, ii might
have been attended with terrible loss of life
The grder is said to have been defective and
hence the occurrence. The bricks of the back
building will have to be removed and the struo,
ture rebuilt.
SHARP PRAoTIcE.- Tuesday afternoon last
a gentleman, residing near this city, purchased
several cantelopes, md laid them on the step,
Of the ludaan Queen Hotel, while he went a.
for as KingAreet to enquire about his vehicle
During his absence, which was but few mo.
ments, some person coolly picked up his canie-
lopes and ran away with them.
On Tuesday morning, about three or -four
o'clock, some rascal stole a hogshead, which MA,
standing in front Of tho store Of Samuel Saring
corner OF Fourth and Walnut streets 1t wa,
not very valuable, These acts prove that in thi!
age, nothing should be left out of doors either
night or day, without you have your hand on it,
or guard over II.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
DEPUTY CoLLECToRs NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will attend at my
office, No. GIG Market Street, Wilmington, on
and after the Gath day Of August, 1864, until
the 10th day of September, 1864, to receive the
taxes upon the annual list for 1864, as comprised
in the foregoing notice of the Collector
JOHN P. HILYARD,
Deputy Collector First Division.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
~ THV UUTVTHOT
6AM'L NJ. IARRISdroN, Jr.,
Secretary OF State.
HEAD QUARTERS, 3D SEPARATE BRiGADE,
STH Army Gonps
Blltimcre, Nd, Aug. 10, 1864.

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 10, 1864.
CoLoALL. fds term Of your regiment having
expired, and being ,isut to return home to be
mustered out Of service Brigader General
commanding, desires ofiicia,'y % acknowledge
the patriotism aud fidelity to our national inter
ests, which prompted yourself and the officers
and men Of your command to abandon their
homes and peaceful vocations and SO promptly
responded to the call for troops during the late
emergency.
The spirit you have manifested is an honor to
the Statr of Which yyu nre lresentativas, aDd
worthy Of emula tion on the part of ciL4s,- Of
ncighboring States; and for the energetic and
efficient manner in which you have discharged
the duties assigned you, the commanding Gene
raj hereby tenders you, individually and o1llec-
lively, his sincere thanks.
By command of
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-19
S 100000,
PUBLIC NOTICE.
SALE on DELAWARE STATE BONDS,
TNHR sUBscRIDEB, UNDER AUTHORITY FROM THE
l. LEGISLATURE OF DELAWARE, enacted at the late
Extra Session. will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, in the
ONE MILLION OF DOLLARS,
WILHINUIUN MANhEIs
Corrected by q. Chandler Il Con.

payable before the LIST day Of January, A. D. 1885,
the interest payable half yearly the HE day OF Janu
ary July at the Farmers Bank Of the State Of Dela
ware Dover. Tho bonds will each be Of the denOmna
tOn Of slOO and will be sold in suitable parcels and tEo
hundred and hfty altogether will be sold each day
They will bear date the list day Of January next and
tho interest will from that day. the arst payment of
interest to bo made the lst day Of July A. D. 1856
As this and another deb. Of $3.50 0OO both created by
the stote in connection with tue war constitute her sole
ndebedntss QeAving out her bondE to the amount Of
STO0uO issued for the benefit of the Delaware Railroad
Company the payment Of which is fully provided for by
ample sinking fund set apart for that purpose the sale
OF the above mentioned bonds offers to persons and
porationa desiring to Invest permouently,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-06


The Tr inoe corresp. nde"t hear ual
Il.rbor, "a, ,ays the loa,ih yr.nl Il. K
movement. is nov III progress. and Jud. !;
l.g from ycsl.r sys moycmeuts will
prove y success.
The Ia tic YESTERDAY te.utcd in CIV
taxi, < 650 p Is ,nc:s and the enemy 3
principal work.
A a. III. the whole line moved r
ward. A rsrrow 'tlt Of woods wa.
passed, aud on rta ching the open p'ow
ei fed be enemy's position was III :ui
vi W.
Pockets division Of the ercmy opened
with heavy artillery and muskc,,y, tu,
". advanced through the deadly storm
aud with tie bAyone, drove tie en"my
p il IN II from Their a.,hx"ks. Til J..
/, At ciicit, d f.om Meade III .hsnk-.
5 lh's june in with Wright, this
corr.spoi dent ss.s. reveals ;he TACT thai
t. e amy Of the potvm &C il under tn
yn'd."cc oil minds possessed Of ,uaste.ly
! ability.
Eesurega,d's force, with part Of Hill.
aud l. ngs,'eess were e"ga cd in b.tlie
yesterday.
Our total loss wac 500.
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co.p'. The 6rss presented The aa~e
bold ssct, but did 1oe sssipt losg. They
nec."e discouraged, asd wsse soon sent
oaek With serious lose.
From prisoners Ne learn that the reb-
els consisted Of five d ' sion., The fowes
OF 'ohn.ton's army. commanded BY
Ch' stbam. Ciepbnrne and Bans.
rive Thousand will cover our total
losses of II" Gay.
The rebels hurled FIVE divisions sgainst
three Of ours.
The Herald. correspondent with But
Ter, s%'s OF the battle Of Hx'chis !:
IN Ihursdsy, the I'd inst, at 3 O'Clock
A. n the rebels opened with artillery,
and massi z boldly, dashed on our pick
ct lines and captured q tumber Of The
ID Ne" Hampshire. Trey then drove
the rebels hack, ant captured rs.
Two other s,milar attack were mode,
but none If them succeeded in their OBJ
ject Of breaking through our lines.
Our sses are heavy, but those Of the
reb.l- mich heavier.
veto X between 90 ard 20 pris oDcrs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-06

Oh. LOUIS, June y.
The Sanitary Fair ~ss p sctlca "
brought 10 close on Slurd y. Tn+
managers b w reason 10 congrxiu-
ate themselves that it proved success -iu.
II exec. d.d TIE expectations II the mo I
sa"gu'nc. Tho g oss rec t. are rot less
than $515,0UO, which vi pass Into the
hands Of ,hr SANITARY Commi sion.
The bu.l ling wi he open during the
present We k for the c.mbinat'on ofgo d
ard silver bars and other srt clcs.
The SIN Ter Farm was drawn or Sat
u'dsy evening, No. "a AL dra~ing il. ~
"ho the ucky holder -, is Ut present
nnkn>wn.
The army sword was awarded to Gen.
Hancock, ne having 24O3 woes. Nc
C.,li.n wa- second "a The H..
A dispatch from Rois says,he report
o. 'hc burning OF train and K ling O.
fugecs near Salem. Ark, proves ~
!ou.drd, A port'on Il the men sen, out
TO 'ook after tue tram, having arrived
there.