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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
A REMARKARLE DOG.

A correspondent with Army of the Potomac
furnishes the following story;
Nearly every company, certainly every regi'
ment in the service, has pet Of some kind or
other. 1t matters not whether the object of
their affection be dog, cat possum, COW, or
horse, whatever it is, the brute Is loved by all,
and woe be to the outsider who dares TO insult
or injuIe one OF these pets. More personal en-
counters have been brought on between soldiers
about some pet animal than in any other way
Occasionally those pets become great heroes 10
their way, and then they become general favor
ties with the whole army, have before me a
photograph of one Of this kind known as dog
Jack" As his history ia not devoid of inter
est, give 1t here. "Jack" served regular
term with Niagara Fire Insurance Engine Com
pany in Pittsburgh Pa, before tue war broke
out, and when volunteers were called to put
down this rebellion. several members of Niagara
Company entered the service 10 the 1924 Penn-
syvania volunteers, and Jack, no doubt prompt
ed by patriotic impulses, came into the field with
some Of his old friends, aud he eau to-day pro-
duoe as clean a record az any other dog, le was
at the siege Of Yorktown, battle of Williamsburg,
Fair Oaks, battle Of the Piokets, Malvern Hill
(Hhere he was Wounded), first and second Fred
ercksburg; was captured at Salem Church,
after which he was exchanged and returned to
the regiment, and in the battle Of Cedar Creek
Oct. 10. be was again taken prisoner by the enc
my early in the morning, while on duty at divi-
zion headquarters, but WAS recaptured again
when General Sheridan made that famous Ad-
vance at +. NJ "Jack" now runs on three
legs, but in other respects he seems as agile as
ever. and wears his honors as meskly as becom
eth good dog.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
DIFFERENTIATION AcCORDIEa TO
POPULATION,

This subject is beginning to command consid-
cradle attention in this State. The late election
reveals the fact that New Castle County polled
B,Os7 sotes, while Kent and Sussex together
polled but 1886, Notwithstanding which this
County has but the same number Of representa-
tiVes in the General Assembly as Kent with her
4.054 votes or Sussex with 4,Isl. In point Of
population, the figures show that New Castle
County has white population of 46, 1866, while
Kent and Sussex together have but A, ,2s4 This
is manifest injustice to the people Of New Castle
County, and demands remedy. We are growing
more rapidly than either Of the lower Counties,
and the Legislature should make such amend
ments 10 the Constitution, as to fix the repre-
sentatiOn in the Legislature on the basis Of pop
ulation. The people Of those Counties have no
good reason why they should refuse to ascord
this justice 10 US. We do not believe that there
is another State In the Union, where such sys-
TEN exists, as prevails in Delaware, and We ques.
ton whether the people Of aAy other Common
wealth would submit to be thus cheated out Of
their just rights. Fit is fair that the interests
Of the two lower Counties With their meagre pop
nlAtion require seven representatives and three
Senators in the General Assembly, 10 1t not Jus
- imperative and necessary that New Castle
With population equal to both those Counties
combined should have at least thirteen Repre-.
sentatiVes aud Eve Ssnatorsf Ifit is urged thai
This would increase the expenses Of the State
then reduce the number Of representatives, dis.
trct The Slate, do anything that will insure TO th,
people OfNes Castle County their just and equal
rights This is no party measure, all our cti-
Gems are interested, and we hope that every mar
in the County will lend his aid In inaugurating
an EFFORT to SECURE the privilege Of equAlit,
in representation. Let the work commence a
once. Agitate the subject in every Hundred II
the County. Let petitions. numerOusly signed
be forwarded to the General Assembly askinl
for this great reform. We appeal to the candid
honest citizens Of Kent and Sussex to aid us il
our LAHORE. Let Delaware no longer be 90 ia
behind the age, but keep pace with the progress
ofRepublican Government. We have frequently
referred to this matter in the presence Of citizen
of other States who express great astOnishmeut
that the people Of New Castle County tamel,
submit to bo thus deprived Of boon dear l.
every American freeman, tho right of reprssen
tatlOn. Let US, then, exercise the right Of petit
tiOn 10 the lawmakers OF the State, Withou
distinction Of party, and in such numbers tha
they cannot refuse to give to the request the at.
tentiOn it's Importance demands, aud as will &C.
cure the success Of the measure. Let the watch
word Of New Castle County hereafter hs-REP
RESERVATION AccORDISo To OpULATrOS, Withou
abatement or compromise.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
FRIDAY NOVEMBER

into ths river aud got drowned The despair Of
the mother was beyond ell description but the
idea Of the ohilds death. accepted by all be-
sldes, was rejected entirely by her. The river
had been dragged, no trace OF the corpse had
been found. and 30, after a few years time,
when the death Of the prince, her husband. had
released her from the obligation 10 remain In
the chateau, she gave up the demain into the
hands Of her brother. In law, and set out upon
strange pilgrimage all over the continent. fully
osnvluoed that she would find, one day or other,
the object Of her search The sums OF money
spent in the pursuit, the time, the toll, the
anxiety absorbed upon every high road. need
not be described. During the embassy Of Prince
Talleyrand she came to London, and was re-
csived by Queen Adelaide with the utmost kind
ness and sympathy,
Soon afterwards she went once more to the
South, still bsnt on finding hor lost child. One
day, the carriage climbing slowly up the steep
hills in the nelghboThood Of Lausanne, she was
accosted by beggar women, holding by the
hand poor blind girl, for whom she was i'm
ploriug aims The girl looked gentle and sweet
tempered, resembling in no way the harsh vixen
whom she called mother. The inmate of the
carriage had fallen into dozs, aud the woman
bade the girl sing to arouse the lady. The song
was vulgar ditty belonging to the district, with
no romance to ensure attention, and yet it woke
the lady from her trance something in the veice
reminded her Of sister lost many years before,
aud she stopped the postilliOn while she ques.
toned the girl as to her origin. The day and
hour were come at last every word uttered by
the maiden confirmed the suspicion OF identity.
Memory was cOpfused-it had vanished with
her siRht-but by dint Of threats and promises,
the woman was made to confess that she had
purchased the girl when quite an infant from a
beggar woman ike herself who owned 10 having
deprived her Of sight in order to excite compass
sion. Ths locality whence the child had been
taken was proof sufficient Of the truth. The
princess returned home with her poor blind
companion, aud devoted her whole life to the
prospect Of cure, as she had done before to that
Of discovery. But all attempts failed, and the
mother then gave herself up entirely to the edu'
cation Of her helpless charge In this she sue
ceeded perfectly, and the princess Is considered
one Of the most accomplished Fecitefs OF INLAND
and Schiller 10 all Germany. Before dying, her
fond mother reaped her reward 10 the marriage
Of her daughter with the young prince, her
nephew, and this consolation is the greatest
which could be felt by her friends.
The young princess recited with the most OK
quiste oearuess aud pathos two scenes from
"Count Egmon" and "rhe Diver" ou the visit
to the Empress, while the imperial lady listened
entranced, aud the large tears rolling down her
cheek as she gazed Oh the wreck which the
Wickedness aud oupidiiy Of man had made OF
one Of the most beautiful works Of Gods own
creation. London paper
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18

THg ARTIsAHs SAVING BANK, NO. III Market
Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
cept Sundays, from o O'Clock, A. NJ. till p. NJ.
On Tuesday evenings from to 8 O'Clock, aud
on Saturday evenings from 6 to Z O'Clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment Of necessary expenses, are all TO be di.
vided among the depositors. Dividends are de-
clared semi-annually, in the months Of April and
October.
The Charter enaets that no member Of the
Pnard Of Managers shall be entitled to receive
aAy profit or emolument for his services as such,
orbe allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers. William s. lIilles, Edward Belts
Joseph W. Day, N. r. Benson. Charles W. How
land, George W. Bush, Edward Moore, Leonard
E. Wales, Clement d. Smyth, DR.. }. F. Vaughan,
William II. Billany, William Candy, Henry O.
Jones.
WILLIAM s. HILLEs, President.
0EOR0E W. Bush, Vice President.
JONI P. MoLEAR. Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18

ANOTHER VICTORY BY SHERIDAN.
Letters from the Shenandoah Valley state that
the rebel advance on Saturday the 18th, was
repulsed with great loss.
Sheridan ordered Colonel Powell to pursue
them. lie drove the rebels through aud beyond
Front Royal. and capiurel two guus aud que
hundred and nifty prisoners.
Several wagons aud large number Of horses
were also captured.
Generals Sheridan aud Torbert were present
in person.
Our loss was considerable.
Colonel Powell conducted the pursuit very
handsomely, and fairly merits the SUCCESS which
attended 1t.
The escort, which came 10 with dispatches
from General Sheridan last night was fired on
by guerillss. when Just beyond d, Aker Hill, but
fed WheR the fire was returned by our cavalry
The escort was composed OF some twenty-five OF
the l7lh Pennsylvania cavalry, under command
Of Lieutenant Corse.
Captain Ira u. Claim, Of the 9Th regular
cavalry, has been ordered to duty as special
inspector Of cavalry in the Department Of West
Virginia.
General Leighton is now in command of this
post during the absence Of General seward, who
has gone home on fifteen days leave.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
United states Internal kevenue.

TO THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION NO. !.
The United Stairs Deputy Collector of Inter
nal Revenue, for Division No l, comprising Will.
mingtOn. Chrsiiana, BrandyWne and Mill Creek
lids., informs the Manufacturers, Butchers and
others, that the duties aud taxes accruing upon
their returns to the Assessor for the month Of
October, 1864, will be due on the 2lst day Of
November, 1864, and that be will be at his
office, on and after the 2lst until the SOb Of
November, for the purpose Of receiving the same.
Payment In oil cases to be made in gold or silver
coin or iu Treasury notes issued under the au-
thOrity Of the United States, or in notes Of banks
organized under tue act 10 provide National
Currency, and known as National Banks.
All persons not availing themselves of The op-
pOrtunity Of the time named, will subject them
selves 20 an addition of ten per cent on the
amount due.
JOHN P. HILYARD. Deputy Collector,
Office GIG Market Street Office hours o to
~ A. NJ, to Pm. oct. 2O.2w.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
THANKSGIVING DAY.
A Proclamation by the Governor.

In humble Acknowledgement Of the goodness
aud mercy Of Providence, 10 gratitude TO the
Almighty for innumerabe blessings and in con-
formity with the proclamation Of the President
Of the United States;
I, WILLIAM CANNON, Governor Of the
State OF Delaware, do hereby appoint aud set
apart THURSDAY, the TWHnrY -TouRTH DAY OF
NOVEMBER instant, as day OF Thanksgiving to
God:
For the courage and fixed determination Of
the American people to preserve the liberties
and the integrity Of the nation:
For the brilliant victories lie has vOuchsafed
TO our cause;
For the thousands Of men, women and chill
dren, whom during the past year he has made
FREE:
For the prospect of an honorable and perma-
nent peace through the suppression Of the He
bellion:
For the measure Of happiness and comfort,
health and strength that lie has given us:
For the protection Of our persons from harm
and our homes and hresides from invasion;
For the preservation Of the peace Of our State
during times Of great public excitement;
For the rich products Of the field, and the
Tree and the vine, bountfully supplying all our
wants.
And | do further recommend that the friends
OF our Soldiers and Sailors, IS far as practicable,
share generously with them what God has pro-
vided, and gladden. their hearts and nerve their
arms by sending such articles Of substantial
food as may be safely conveyed to them In sea
son for this day Of thanks; and. that in the
same generous spirit, your kindness be cheer
fully extended to their families, and that the
poor and unfortunate may not be forgotten
either In an abundant supply Of food, or in ask
log that the rigors Of the oeming winter may be
tempered TO them.
And l further desire that each and every per-
son may fervently and earnestly pray 10 the
Almighty to guide the oounsels Of our rulers, to
maintain the integrity Of our beloved country,
to hasten the day Of universal Freedom, TO make
us purer and q better people, to bring peace
and happiness to our land, to suppress all evil
and ain and to re-nnite us mere firmly than ever
In the cause Of Justice and Liberty.
And as the Nation now sutfers by reason Of The
nnrighteousness Of her people, let each citizen
humbly acknowledge his trAnsgressiona and ask
that the love Of God may conslrain him to puri-
y Of life, to unWavering integrity in business,
to earnest aud devoted patriotism, to q manhood
equal to the great responsibilities Of the hour,
snd to deep and ever present reverence for the
dod Of all power, goodness and love that His
favor may be thus propitiaied and that We may
show ourselves worthy Of the inestimable boon
OF civil and religious liberty, which He gave Us
through the blood Of our fathers.
G0D SAVE THE RRPUBLIc
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the
- State TO be affixed at Dover, this twelfth
us. day Of November in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty four, and Of the independence Of
The United States the eighty y-ninth.
WILLIAM CANNON.
By the Governor.
sANuHL NJ. HARRIaOroN, JR.,
Secretary OF State. nov IS 81
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TKoouRs
TIE ONLY NATIONAL PARTY.

One Of the grave charges against the friends Of
Abraham Lincoln. in 1860, was that he was
sectional candidate and a minority President
forgetting that If ne was elected al all, II was on
account OF the efforts Of the traitors to break up
the Democratic party and divide the Union ;
and that il he received few votes in the South
it WAS also because bis supporters were intimi-
dated by the pro slavery mobs. Now Abraham
Lincoln is elected by large majority Of the
votes OF the whole people Of the United States.
including Of course, the seeded States, aud by
o majority Of the electoral VOTES Of all the States
adhering aud seeding He did not get South
srn electoral vote in 1860. and now he carries
Missouri, West Virginia, aud Maryland. and has
received an almost unanimous support in Loui-
siana and Tennessee, where the friends of the
Union claim the right 10 vote for Presidential
electors. In 1860, but fifteen States voted for
Lincoln in le64, tweniy.six States gave him
tremendous msjorities. In 1860, the gentleman
who ran for Vice President on the ticket with
Mr.. Lincoln was a Northern man. In 1864, the
Union candidate for Vics President is South.
ern man and Southern Democrat These facts
ore eloquent, and prove the great strength Of
the cause for which our armies are fighting, and
iis broad and genial nationality.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18

lLLEuAL yOTIHd,-The Delaware Gazette, in
reply to our article IN relation to illegal voting on
the part Of the MeelellARitss on the 9Th Of No.
vember, affects to deny the statement that at least
400 fraudulent copperhead votes were cast In
this city, and remarks that '1he Democrats court
an investigation" We have no doubt the
leaders Of that party desire an investigation,
knowing that they have complete control OF the
Legislature, and would make it upon the same
principle they did the "military interference
in the election Of 1861" with one.sidsd COM
miltee, who summoned juut such evidence as
suited them. That remarkable inVestig gstiOn cost
the State So, 209.27, affording noe p okinss for
the faithful. An important item Ofthat sum was
$l7s2, for printing OF course the "party" is
anxious to have the matter inquired into.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
THE pEPEAr op PEnNANno wood

After the rejection Of that cold aud dagger
Gus plolter, Horatio Seymour, by the votes Of
the people Of State whose Worst enemy he
seemed to delight 10 proving himself to be, and
against whose liberties aud the preservation Of
the National Government he repeatedly raised
bis hand, the rejection Of Fernando Wood will
fill loyal circles with tue proioundest joy sey-
mour and Wood we're probably the boldest, Us
undoubtedly they were the most dangerous. Of
all the Northern cOnspitator9. However they
may have pretended to differ, they worked
together with the harmony OF congenipl feuds /;
the one pervsrtinR the State government, aud
the other aspiring 10 control the ignorant mas
ses OF the city. Both anticipated revolution in
the State, and both lRb0red for revolution 10 the
city. Their resources to work mischief were
supposed to be inexhRustibe millions of money
freely given and profusely scattered by great
overgrown corporations, aud thousande of votes
cast in delirlum Of unthnking prejudice, back
I'd by the subsidies and symPathies OF foreign
powers, made OF these twain a Satanic eombi-
nation, and awakened the fears Of patriotic men
everywhere. Their defeat is hence a subject for
national felicitatiOn. As II to complete the
overwhelming verdict Of bis own constituen nts,
Woods successor Is gentleman of such pure,
unostentatious, and self sacrificing patriotism,
that he may be we'll classified as the autlpodcs
Of the bold, bad man he has defeated. Mr..
Darling, who will succeed Fernando Wood, is
one Of the original Republicans of New York,
having for years been identified with the auti-
slavery party. He has always refused Office,
alleging that he could do more for his country
in his own sphere as private gentleman but
when called upon by the people to stand forth
IS q candidate against Fernando Wood, he ac-
cepted the responsibility and now, In district
Overwhelmingly Democratic, be defeats that
arch achemer by majority Of more than thou
sand Raskin0tOn Chronicle
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18

UNIrBD SrArEs SrRAHBR DfANoND.-The U.
81 Steamer "Diamohd," arrived ct this port, on
Tuesday last. anl reported to Capt. Charles II.
Gallagher, United States Quartermaater for re.
pairs and alterations, under his direction. The
"Dianond" is to be used as a dispatch boat, aud
her works are to be arranged suitable for that
purpose. Captain Gallagher, fully appreciAting
the worth Of Wilmington mechanics, has labored
zealously 10 bring work to our city, and TO him
ia the credit due for having the "Diamond"
altered aud repaired At this port.
RUH 0VER.-An elderly lady from this State,
named Elizabeth Moore, was run over by = light
cart at Fifth and Spruce streets, PhilSdelphia, On
Wednesday afternoon. She attempted to cross
the street between the passenger car and the
cart which was following In the track. The
wheel passed over her thigh, severely injurlug
her. She was taken into the Apoihecary store
at Fifth aud Spruce, aud from thence to the
PsnnsylvanIa Hospital.
To PURCHASE CLOTHING and save money, call
aud select from the large stock Of goods kept by
ID. Chandler, Merchant Tailor, No. 609 Market
Street. He Is selling garments equal in style,
ut, and make, to that charged twenty five per
cent more for by some Tailors in the larger cities
We can suit all tastes, and finish the work with
cut delay.
tbs RUSSELL FARH 0IL COMPANY Books are
now open at the Office Of John P. Hilyard & Co,
No. GIG Markrt street, to receive subscriptions
for the Stock Of the Russell Farm Oil Company.
Sugar Greek. Ventngo County, Pa. 1t has a
capital OF $260.O 900. This property Is located
in 3 valuable part Of the State, and the wells are
yielding an abundance Of oil. Il is excellent
stock, and persons wishing to nvoat their money
to good advantage should purchase this stook.
DEPARrURE OF TRooPs.--The First, Third and
Fourth Delaware Volunteers, left this city, about
noon on Tuesday last for the Army Of the Po-
tomac.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TKOCHBs
"ContAin no opium nor anything Injurious
DR. A. A. HAYES, Chemist, Boston.
"Au elegant combination for Coughs"
DR. @. +. BiouLow, Boston.
IL recommend their use TO Public Speakers"
Rev. Z. II. CHAPls.
"AIost salutary relief 10 Bronchitis"
REv. 8. SEI0TRIsD, MorristOWn. Ohio.
"Yery beneficial when suffering from Colds"
REv. s. J, P. ANDERSON, st. Louis.
"Almost instant relief 10 the distressing labor oil
breathing peculiar TO Asthma"
RKV. A. c. Ea0LRsToN New York.
.'They have suited my case exactly, relieving
my throat 80 that could sing with ease"
I. DucHARNE,
Chorisler French Parish Church, Montreal.
AZ there are limitations, be sure to obtain the
genuine.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Carriage ShOps. Dwellings, &c.

mIIR following described property situated In the village
1 OF Brick Meeting House, Cecil County, Md WI pe
sold at Public Sale on THURSDAY December lst lobA
No. lis large eommodious nhop With Painting anu
Trimming rooms second hooT. vanishing room hnd
Store third door The Smith op 10 new ~ teet
by ls fsst and Ia eonyenlent. There Is show room
alta he'd 80 ot by 20 iee This the best stand for tho
Garsge business that be found IL a situated IN
prosperous neshhohoo and there can bo heavy prcnt
able business done
No. Ala new Frame Dwelling House 20 BY % feet
kitchen "a by 20 eet wosd shed attached. The house
has 10 rooms, aud Is Of the most eonvenent bul
Of the present day Thore "a CupboaTda and
PantTiea, built In the house; large front porch with
iron verAndAi good dry cellar under all the house.
There Ia beautiful yard and play ground back plAnted
ith choice fruit trees. There 10 an Of ground,
beautiful place for trucking Tbs ground y now vey
rich there Is II large Strawberry aud RAapsesry
Cherry trees also Apple and Pum trees o the host qus
ty This property woad make very desirable country
Persons In the city wanting pretty place In good
nalghbOrhood, now b5 accommodated.
No ala a Hotel, and about two acres Of land. This
property will bo most suitable for private dwelling.
There is good stable and shedding nice piece of
ground aud II would be very pleasant place 10 I've.
No. Ais Frame Dwelling aud HARNESS ahop, one OF
the best stands In tie state. The building s nearly new
aud accommodates Harness maker aud his family.
The above described property will he sold to the highest
and host biddes. No pOsiponemsnt Of Sale. Terms will
be easy.
sale conmsnc at 10 O'Clock. whom conditions win be
made known by HOWARD l.. 0UY.
Oct 2Sth, 1s64-ts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18

oHto.-The Congressional delegation from
Ohio stands seventeen Union men to two Cop
perheads.
Ashley, who was defeated in the Xth District
by $40 on the home vote, is elected by over eight
hundred on the soldiers vote. The sOldiera also
gave Bingham handsome majority. DelauO's
official majority is two hundred and dfty-six.