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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
THE TELEaRApH no EUROPE.

There are three routes in contemplation for
connecting Europe and America by telegraph =
One Of these routes is from Cape Race, on the
coast of Newfoundland, TO Valentia bay, on the
coast Of ireland. This is the route on which the
cable was laid in 1868, and the result Of the ex-
pertinent is we'll known. Another attempt to lay
q cable on this route is to be made in 1865. =
This distance from shore to shore is two thou
sand miles, greater distance than has ever
been worked successfully in one circuit, either
on land or under water 1t remaiBs to be seen
whether science will be able 10 overcome the
great difficulties attending the accomplishment
Of this great feat as the friends of the enterprise
are confident Of doing.
Another route is contemplated, V;a Behring's
Straits, aud thence around the Pacihc O.ean to
the Amoor river, and by the Russian line to ST.
Petersburg. There are no physical difficulties
on this route which may moi be overcome with
money. The only submerged line would be across
Behring's Straits, about forty miles That por-
tion Of Asia around the sea Of 0chotsk is un-
known and the climate severe. The distance
from New York to st. Petersburg, on that route,
is not less than sixteen thousand miles. The
construction Of o telegraph on this route will be
begun the present season.
Another proposed route Is from the coast of
Labrador, via Greenland, Iceland and the Faro
Isles, to the north shore of Scotland. The long.
distance from shore to shore is less than five
hundred miles-a less distance than cables arc
now working in the Mediterranean. Colonel I.
P. Shaffner made an exploration of the route in
1860, and again with the aid of the British gov
ernment in 1861, and found no unexpected OBJ.
stacles to prevent his success. The water is said
to be so deep That icebergs never touch bottom
on the route Of the cable.
In a letter from Colonel Shaffner he says be
has nearly enough money subscribed to complete
his line. The United States Telegraph Compa-
ny have informed Colonel Shaifner that they
will furnish him with the amount which he re-
quires to complete il. The United States lines
will connect with Colonel ShaiIner's ocean line,
either at Quebec or on the coast Of Labrador y
One or more Of the lines to Europe will undoubt-
edly be completed in less than two years, when
words will be transmitted from continent to con-
! tinent with almost the rapidity of thought.-N
Y. Post
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
From The Shipping Gazette.
Federal Enlistments in Irela


The Official correspondence respecting the en-
listment of British seamen, at Queenstown, on
board the United States ship-of-war Kearsage
has been issued. The Captain Of the later ves
sci states that the men in question concealed
themselves on board the ship prior to her depar.
ture from oueenstown, In expectation of being
enlisted after The vessel had proceeded TO sea,
but 'lound their mistake Various discreuau.
cles between statements on the subject, made by
the Captain and by the Uni G / States Consul al
queenstown, are referred to by Earl Russell in
|. despatch to Mr.. Adams These discrepancies,
MS L0rdship says, "will moi fail to attrnct your
attention, and will, Doubtless suggest to You the
Iroprieiy of making still further inquiry from
your own Consul as to the part taken by him in
the enlistment of these men," Mr. Albums says
that whatever may have been done in the way
OF enlisting the men ''seems to have been carried
on without his 1.-THE commaudersl knowledge.
and when he discovered it he took prompt mea-
sures to reotity the error by returning to port
and landing the men," Another return respect
rug recruitment in Ireland shows that the Irish
Government, the Homo Secretiry, and the
Foreign Minister, have been in communication
on the subject Of an alleged breach of the Foreign
hnlislmsnt act by Mr.. Patrick Finney, Win
arrived IN Ireland at the close OF last year, with
the protested object of procuring able bodied
men as railway lab0rers lu America
Inc papers in this case were laid before the
law officers of the Crown in Ireland, who decided
that tho evidence would not be sufficient to sus
tain prosecution. The return also includes a
letter from the Colonial Laud aud Emieration
Commissioners, respecting the 0mount Of emi-
grafton last year. II seems that the emigration
70 the United States Of single men was about
lO'OUO more than the experience of the three
years proceeding 1862 would have led US to ex
pect. This" says Sir f. Rodgers, writing on
behalf Of the Duke of Newcastle, FURNISHES
faint ground for copjecturing that recruitment
may have gone on to about that extent.' Mr..
Murdoch, writing on behalf Of the Emigration
Board, says that the increase is ''not to such an
extent as to justify tine assumption that any
great effect is attributable to the temptations
offered to recruits. II is more probable that the
high wages now prevailing in the United States.
as contrasted with the distress existing in Ire
land, is the induoement which has led so many
emigrants from that country to Amerca. The
number Of Irish who have gone to other coun-
tries is y ,9l4, but the largeness in tho number
to the United States, as compared with the mum.
bet 10 all other countries, is to be accounted for
by tho large remittances sent home by Irish
emgrents already settled in the States, to assist
their friends at homo. and the consequent iacil.
ty in reaching that country as compared with
other countries"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
AN0TIER REBEL INVASION OF INDIANA
EXPECTED.

There is good reason to believe that the Rebels
contemplate onOther raid into Indiana and Hi.
nos. This time it will most probably be made
in much greater force than last Summer, by
Morgan aud his men. A dash will probably be
made at our State Capitol An attempt will be
made to pillagp and burn the cities Of Evans
vile, NOw-Albany and Madison. greater de-
sttucton of property and larger amount of
booty will be the main objects Of the expedition.
In the language of the Governor thus fore
warned, let US be foraIMed. We made great
mistakes last Summer. We had ten times the
nu1ber Of volunteers needed, but no organza-
ton, no plan, no cavalry for attack, no drilled
infantry for defence. One single Well-drilled
cavalry company from each county 10 the State,
ready With horses and arms. we'll officered and
disciplined would have accomplished vastly
more u,an oil the great, unorganized crowd, that
rushed, on short notice, to repel the invader
they would have captured Morgan before he
had completed his disgtaceful raid through our
State-woud have prevented the destruction Of
thousands of dollass' worth of property, and oil
at one-tenth the expense Of our wild expedition
en- masse.-Lgfayste Journal
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12

LORD AsHBURToE. Bingham Barring,
Baron Ashburton, was born in 1893, in Pbla-
delphia, his mother being the daughter Of VIM.
Bingham, noted merchant of that city in the
last century. His father, Alexander Barring,
afterward Baron Ashburton, was the negotiator
in this country of the famous Ashburton treaty,
and the head Of the great hOnse of the Barings
which his son, now dead, was after him. Lord
Ashburton graduated at Oxford, with honors, in
1921, sat in the House of Commons for several
constituencies until lS4S, when he succeeded to
the Peerage He was, during Sir Robert Peel's
first administration, Secretary of the Board Of
Control, and also Paymaster Of the Forces, and,
further, Knight Of the Legion Of Honor, and
President of the Geographical Society. He had
devoted considerable time and study to the cause
of education. and was especially noted for his
strenuous efforts to extend the teaching OF
Common Things" in the English national
schools. Ills politics were Liberal, and his
social life had always indicated large and gem
sIQua lQys for bis fellow meU, b..
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
UNITED STATES
INTERNAL REVENUE.
Amnunl Taxes. for 1864.

The attention Of iax-paysfs ls hereby called TO the
provisions Of the United States Excise Law relative to
the assessment Of annual taxes.
By the sixth section Of the Act Of July l. 1862 10 made
the duty Of all persons partnerships firms associations
corporations made liable 10 any annual duty license or
taH on OR hrpoRR TuR Far MONDAY MAY EACH YBkR
20 make list or return to the Assistant Of the
District where located Of the amount Of annual income
the articles objects charged with special tax, and
tho business or occupation liable to pay any license.
Every person who shall fail 10 make such return by
the day specified will be liable TO be assessed by ths
Assessor according 10 the best Information which he
obtain and In such tue Assessor is required to add
nifty per centum 10 the amount Of the items Of such list
Every person who shall deliver to an Assessor any
IA fraudulent list statement, with intent to eVade
the valuation enumeration required By law Is subject
70 fine Of i've hundred dolafs and In such case the
list will be made out by the Assessor or Assistant As.
aessor and from the valuation and enumeration made
there can bo no appeal.
Payment Of the annual taxes except those for licenses
will not be demanded until the hrteth day Of June
The appropriate blanks on which to make return, and
all necessary Information, will be furnished by MegsrE
james NJ BTaokin Centreville p o. Wilmington james
Woolley and Frank Taylor, Wilmington Samuel l..
Eeeles, ChIstianA; Robert Cam, New Castle; John G.
Clark, Jr Kirkwooa j. S. Hand Blaekbird; Assistant
Assessors for New Castle County 10 whom the returns
should be delivered or before the frst Monday Of
Ma y, at their respective Offices
~ o. s. Assessor, District Of Delaware.
Wilmington. W, LII m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
FORESTS OPERATIONS IN WESTERN
KENTUCKY.
Correspondence Of Me Chicago Times.

Correspondence oi me Chicdg0 Ifles.
CAIuo. April 9, 1864.
1t seems 10 be the determination of the militia
ry 10 permit Forrest and his men to remain in
Western Kentucky for an indefinite length of
time, to subsist and forage upon the people in
order to punish them for thir lack Of patriotism,
and their refusal TO organize, whom offered
arms, for the suppression Of guerrillas and to
prevent incursions by the Rebel army. Some
parts of the country now occupied by Forrest
have never furnished soldier for the Union
cause. and their Inhabitants are denounced as
sympathizers with Secessonists and traitors
For these reasons, and because they have not
evinced my desire to help themselves, it is pro-
posed to afford them no Union projection. They
may be taught lesson which will not easily be
forgotten. Forests officers are conscrpting
every one they can find for service in the Con-
federate army, and, when he has accomplished
the ends for which he invaded our neighboring
State, this part of Kentucky will he thoroughly
CLEANED Of men and the necessaries of life
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
.OOurnaI amu Atatesnram
Tuesday Morning April 12. 1se4.
The Farmers Sons.


ny THE BARD or TOWER HALL. ..
farmer, rich. and old and sage, .
Had two grown sons, of equal age,
But liking not his farm to share,
He meant that one should be his heir,
And keep the homestead, while the other
Should but be pensioned by his brt thtr.
To ascertain the mental bent
VI each these sons to town be sent
To see the Quaker City sights,
And, what still more each lad de lights,
lie save two rolls Of greenbacks stout
TO Ned and Joe, ere they set out.
Within week they both we're seen
T'ead.ng again the meadow green;
But Ned in wretched plight, alack
with scarce suit upon his back,
NOW forced for drunken braWls TO mourn,
With pockets bare and garments torn.
But Joe the rural damsels eyed,
As oil he walked in honest pride,
In elegant attire arrayed,
For which at Tower Hall he paid
We need not say the worthy sire
Joes sense and prudence did admire,
Nor hesitate to declare
That he should be the homestead's heir.
Our stock of clothing is the largest and our
assortment the best in Philadelphia. Our goods
are manufactured in the best aud most fashion
able manner from Che choicest styles Of Foreign
and Domestic fabrics, nnd are sold at tho low
prices which only large business allows. We
have faR stock Qf Youths and Boys Clofliag Of
an sizes
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
Omcial.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the First Session Of Me Thirty Eighth
Congress-
IPuBLIc-No. 80

An ACT relating to acting assistant paymasters
in the navy, and regulating the appointment of
cadets in the Naval Academy.
Be Il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
Ientatipes Of Me United States Of America in Con-
Sress assembled, That whenever the President OF
the United States shall nominate any acting as
sistant paymaster in the volunteer naval service,
on account Of his faithful, diligent, and efficient
discharge of duty to volunteer service, to be
an assistant paymaster in the navy, it shall be
no objection to his appointment and confirmation
that be is over twenty-six years Of age: Pro-
vided, That he be not over thirty years of age:
AHd Provided further, That the number Of pay
masters and assistant psymasters, as authorized
by Law, be not increased thereby.
Sec. =. And be IL further enacted, That the
students Of the Naval Academy when examin-
cd for admission thereto, shall be between the
ages of fourteen and eighteen years.
Approved, April l, 1864.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
TOWER HALL,
NO 5lS MARKET epp'''"'
WHY A SOUTnERN-B0RN MAN Is ANTI :
SLAVERY

/
WHY A SOUTnERN-BO MAN Is ANTI
SLAVERY.
Al an immense Union war meeting recently in
Chicago, Gov. Yates of Illinois was the principal
speaker. In the course Of his remarks he said :
am anti-slavery not because was born in
New England, and have my prejudices against
the Southern people, but because | was born in
the S0uth-there center all the memories Of my
youth-there ia the home of my kindred, and !
| believe that the warm, genial pulsations Of hu-
/ manity flow in as deep q current through South.
eTn veins as in any people beneath the snn--but
Slavery has been the canker Of the South to eat
out both iia substance and its manhood, and 10
subject il to a bOaslful, insulting aristncracy
which, from the habit of tyrannizng over the
poor slave has become too pampered and AFRO
giant to submit to the rightful authority of good
government and laws. Slavery not only oppress
ed the African race, sunderng husband from
wife and father from sOn, exacting service with
out remuneration, but degrading the poor white
man, deprived him of his rights, reduced the
wages OF his labor, dividing The land into large
plantations. so that the white population was
sparse, and schools few and remote IL stood as
perpetual living WALL n black aud ghasty
specter to roll back the tide of emigration which
was pouring from Europe and and New England,
and which sought the praries and woods of the
Northwest, and which, under the genius and
life-giving energy Of free labor and free nstitn-
iions, has marched forward with sthlwart giant
tread to wealth and power, while the South with
its fertile soil and genial sky has dropped and
withered beneath the curse of Slavery.
1t is for the South, as well as for the welfare
of the country, that wish to see Slavery extin-
guished. Small farms, free labor, free schools,
free press and open Bibles, free institutions
will make the South bloom and blossom as the
rose Loud cheers Whenever self poised
and conscious Of her moral status and power
when every man can lift up to God unfettered
limbs and soul-then the South will start with
hound emigration, and genius, aud art, and Gu
terpri5e will seek her sunny hills and wales and
these shall be the Lookout Mountains upon her
delverance and race of unending progress to
wealth, power, and renoun. [Lengthened ap-
plause
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12

concerning the strength of Lees army But one
thing is certain if we are defeated, it will only
he the signal for new draft, and the provoca-
hon 10 more tremendous putting forth of
strength than ever-Whereas, II the rebels are
overwhelmed they can never again rally In so
strong array, for their last CONSUMPTION was uni
vetsal, and they have drawn upon their resour-
ces to the utmost possibility.
we may be defeated, and yet fight again with
renewed strength. II they are defeated, they
may indeed make new stand, and perhaps
ag,ih and again; but it must he, each time, with
reduced force, and the end can only be absolute
helplcssness. Such are the UNEQUAL conditions
of the coming struggle No loyal man can
escape anxiety concerning its immediate yicissi-
tudes but the grand sequel may he anticipated
with iirmer confidence than ever
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12

The CoMIRo SHOCK OF ARNs.-In reviewing
the present condition of affairs, the New York
Times concludes with the following remarks:
The next month, May, will, in all probability,
witness battles Of q greater magnitude than have
yet been known to the war. 1t is possible that
even the very Waterloo Of the struggle may then
be fought At all events, we may rely upon it
that collision between the two great armies in
Virginia, under Grant and Lee, the ablest com.
manders of the war, will surely take place; that
Richmond will be the stake Of the contest, and
that both sides will fght with desperate energy.
Whether there will be any great odds in our
favor, at the great encounter, we will not under
take t0 say, in the lack Qf apy definite knowledge
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
Registers OMoe.

NBH CAsTLE CouETT, March 5th 1864
IIPON the application Of uaorge Jones aud Samuel
" Meclary Jr, Executors Of Theophilu6Jones late Of
ths city q Wilmington. in said County deeeaaed 1t Is
ORDERED and ifseisl by te Register thst the Execu.
tora Aoresaid give notice OF the granting of Letters Tes
Amenary upon the Bstate Of the deceased, with the
oae Of gHntng thereof by causing advertsemenst to be
lested within forty days from the date Of such Letters
N AZ Of the most public plates Of the County Of New
SAse requiring all peraona having demands dgainH the
Estate D. present the came, abide by Act Assem-
o ~ such Ease made and provided And also cAuse thu
- % within the period In the Delaware
atAte nal and stateamsn, newspaper published In
wilmington and TO be continued theroin two months
(~, Given undai The hang and Seal OF he Ui ca Of
81 the Register AforasAId, al Now Castle. in New
~ Castle County Aforesaid tha daF and yeai
Aoovo written. PErkR D. VANDEVRR,
Register
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
TROUBLE IN CHlNA-SERIOUs RIOT AND
ATTACK ON MISSIONARIES.

A letter dated Fuh Chau, China, January 20,
which we find published in the Times, of India,
gives an account Of some serious difficulties
which had just occurred in that city. The trou-
BILE originated in the natives making noisy de-
monstTations against the missionaries, by inter-
tupting tho religious services. Some Of those
guilty Of these outragos we're arrested at the in
stance Of the missionaries, and tue natives, ex-
cited at this action, attacked a native missions
ry, and maltreated him outrageously. After
ward they attacked the chapel Of tho Methodist
Mission, then that Of the Episcopal Mission, and
afterward that Of the American Board. No in.
jury seems to have been done to the persons of
the foreign missionaries, although the wives of
the native missionaries were outraged. Al last
accounts quiet had been restored, and the for
eigu consuls had taken measures to bring the Of
Tenders to justice.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
New Restaurant and Lager Beer Saloon.
GEORGE STRoEHLE,
Mo. 234 King Street,
WILMINGTON, DELAwARl

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
ID E5rkcrFULLY announees that he has fitted nm a
II Saloon At the above named place. and opened nrsi-
elath
Restaurant q Lager Beer Saloon.
All tho dellcaces and aubstantala Of the market will
he served mp by experienced caterer In the ap-
proved a paaiahle styles.
Parmlneut and transient b0lrlarH Accommodated on
reasonable termA.
Meals he procured all hours on the most reason
able terms Lunch every day from 10 TO " o'clock
His bar viii he always we'll supplied with all the best
ioregn and domestic Liquors, together with Lager Bee
He Invites the public to give him 4 call 40 5-6in
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
PRESERVATION TO PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

The Washington correspondent of the Newark
Adpertiser writes as follows :--An affair Of CON.
siderable interest came off at the White House
on Saturday last in the presence of small party
of visitors, being the formal presentation of a
very choice collection Of wax fruits to "Abra
ham and Mary Lincoln" from Mrs. Caroline
Johnston, highly respected colOred Friend, Of
Philadelphia as testimonial Of her apprecia
tion Of the Presidents services in behalf of her
oppressed race. Though some remarks were
made by Mrs. j., the presentation speech was
made by the Rev. James Hamilton, a Baptist
clergyman Of the above city, who tonchingly al.
luded to the past suIerings of his people, 10 the
rapid progress of their deliyerance under the
present Administration, and their hopes of the
future, and asked the President TO accept of the
gift as specimen Of the hAndiwork Of a lady Of
color, and as an evidence of their confidence and
esteem for the chief who had brought them thus
far out Of the land Of bondage. MIR. Lincoln
briefly responded, returning thanks for the
beautiful present, referring to the difficulties
with which he had been surrounded, and as.
cribing the wondrous changes Of the past three
years to the rulings of an all wise Providence
The work is valued at $3.50. We understand
that Mrs. Lincoln intends having it repacked for
shipment to her home in Illinois.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12

FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR REwARD.--In 1868,
u gentleman, walking on the outer end Of Meigg'a
wharf, had his hat blown off mis- head by n sum-
NOR afternoon gust Of wind, and, in trying to
catch il before il went overheard, he iripped on
the plaukiug and tlmbled head foremost into the
waters of the bay. The tide was running n
strong food at the time, and, as he came up to
the surface, Special Officer Van Ness, who hap.
pened to be on the dock at the time, and seeing
he man was in danger of drowning-not being
q swimmer-plunged in after him and rescued
him from death, This was not accomplis shed
without great peril to the officer, but both men
succeeded in being landed on the dock. The
rescued man gave his name as Charles Bernard
Egerson, and offered to handsomely reward him
but Mr.. Van Ness refused to accept anything fol
his humane act. A short time since Mr.. Eyer
son died in Liverpool, and left Officer Van Ness
legacy of S50,000.-Aha Californian.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
For Wounds, either oocasioned
by the Bayonet, Sabre or the
Bullet, Sores or Bruises,

To which every Soldier and Sailor liable thors are
no medicines safe aad convenient HUlloway's
Pills and Ointment The poor wounded and almos dying
uerer might have his wounds dressed immediately Ii he
would only provide himself with this maiehless oint
ment which should be thrust into tho wound and
metrel all round it, hon covered with piece Of linen
from nis knapsaok, and compressed with handkerchief
Taking, night and meraing or Pills, to cool the
-ystem aud prevent inflammation.
Every hodeTs KnapaeR and Seaman'a Chest should be
provided with these valuable Remedios =
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
Volunteers, Attention |
Indlaoretions of Yonth.

Sores and Ulcers Totehes and swellIngs can with
certainty be radically cuzed II tn Pills arc taken night
and morning. and the ointment 10 freely used as stated
In the printed instructions II treated in any other
manner they dry up Ia one part to break outn another
Whereas this Ointment will remove the humors from
system, aud leave the Patient vigorous and healthy
man II Will require little perseverance, In bad %
lnanre A mating cure, 10y Do