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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
DELAWARE MARBLE WORKS,

Corner of Fifth g. King SITS.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
THE citizens OF Wilmington and surrounding country
arc respectfully informed that the undersgned have
entered into eopartnership, under the arm Of CAL.
LAHAN DAVIDSON, and are now prepared 10 furnish
Monuments, Tombs, Head and
Foot Stones,
EVERY DESCRIPTION, OF the most modern deslgns
cut Of American and Foreign Marbles nlahsd In the best
amer, and on terms reasonable will insure good
and substantial workmanship and materAls Also Mar
BILE and Slate MANTKLS Of all descriptions; Marble
0ranite and Brownstone for building purposes Of
every description furnished in the hest manner.
We tender our sincere thanks to the public for the lib
oral patronage heretofore, and solicit continuance Of the
same. Every thing warranted +, give satisfaction All
orders from any part Of the nry attended to with
promptness.
PATRICK CALLAHAN,
WILLIAM DAVIDSON,
ne 8. lsts. iu.asmu
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23

THE ARTISANS SAVING BANK, No. III Market
Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, sx-
cept Sundays, from o'clock, A. NJ. till P. NJ.
On Tuesday evenings from to 8 O'Clock, and
on Saturday evenings from to 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-
oisrod semi.annually, in the months of April and
1 October.
The Charter enacts that no member of the
BOARD Of Managers shall be entitled to receive
ear profit or emolument for his services as such,
or be allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
.Haaagers.-Willam s. ailles, Edward Belts,
I Osepb W. Day, N. r. Benson, Charles W. How
Ia nd. George W. Bush, Edward Moore, Leonard
Il. Wales, Clement B. Smytb, DR.. j. F. Vaughan,
vii usni II, BiliaDy, William Candy, Henry G.
WILLIAM s. HILLEs, President.
GkoRGE W. Bush, Vice President
tp MnTrAB TrpaRurpr
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
PURLIC s ALE

4s=A Will he sold at Put lie Sale, on tho prelnisss
fs4ss2eS4A in ST. Georges hundred on TUESDAY the
asas 2Oth day of december, 1864 at o'eoek, +. II
aiis y'l1ab'e country residence aad Psrm, adoln,
County, Delaware on the State road ieuing 10 Whining
ton vAd within three four squares of the depot the
Delaware Railroad.
The Mansion IS we'll built of brick and Is of ample
dmensonki modern English cottage style
With the modern eonYeuiences and in every respect com
plele The surroundings capReious Lawn, tassfiy
LAID out adorned with trees, eversrsens fruits aowers
shrnb1ry 6o large Kitchen Garden, extensive Straw
AorfY Bed In full bearing, also Gardeners Lodge Apple
Orchard, Ice House, Coach Meat, Wood, and Poultry
ouae, Barn and Stable and all necessary outbuidInEs
Also Poultry yard.
For health local advantages of churches schools iiE
6e., is surpassed by few localities.
The Farm contains about 22O Acres,
more or less, with running strsRn Of water passing
through An excellent Apple Orchard in full bearing;
also young of two years growth all well Eeected
Large Peach Orchard Of 1900 Trees we'll selected and lust
coming into bearing There is sufhcency Of wood for
fuel new and complete Cottage has been erected On
the property which Is at present occupied by the farmer
This property Is fAtora6ly situated ior divsisn into
two beautiful farms, OF for building Lots the town.
The sO Is hne aud susceptible Ol the highest state Of
cultivation with red clay bottom, Unlling supply OF
pure soft water in Summer Kitchen.
TEHNS-Iwenty per cent on day Of sale, one half the
purehase money on the first day OF January 1855 when
deed will be made balance OF purchase uoLey years
from the list day OF JauuTii 1906 secured by boHd and
mortgage.
Possession given the 25lh day Of March, 1865.
For further particulars the sub erber may be at
Philadelphia VI. q, THOMAS Or
D. 7. hIcKARDs, AuctiOnssr, No 22i Market Street,
WILMINGTON, lei. tlse OTIS
Also, az the same time and place two Horses, ~
good anu kini 70 all harnpNs; one Germantown sEA
Carriage, one Family ooa-h aud baTnesS one E$l
good Mich Cow, uorse cart and Harness, plows and
lot Of Timothy Hay aud lot Of superior houeshold and
kitchen Farniiure. TERMS CASH.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
nRFIcg OF ASSISTANT QuARrERMAsrRR. :
WILAiNdTON, DBL, December 18th 1874
Public Sale Of Manure

WILL he sold At Public Sale. on SATURDAY, the 24th
Camp Bradford. ~
TRRMs-oAsh in United States Currency.
G. II. GALLAGHER
dec 2O'2t Capt. and Asst QuArtermaster
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
ELECTION.

NIE Stockholders Of the Wilmington and Philadelphia
i Turnpiks Company, will hold Elsct MON
DAY the "a day Of January at the Committee Room Of
the Wilmington Institute for ten Directors to serve the
ensuing year EDN'D TArNALL, Seey'
nnn. m hhr 10 .im
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
Thlrteenth Annunl nleetlng

OF THE sIOCkH0LDRRs OF THE DKLAWAKE RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
OFFICE DELAWARE RAILROAD Co.
Dovtk Dec. ITth, 1864. I
NOTICE Is hereby given, that the Thirteenth Annual
IN Meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF THE DELLA
WARE RAILROAD COMPANY, viii he held in the oiieo
Of the coupsAy, at Dover THURSDAY, the l2th dag
OF January, 1866, At o'clock, z. NJ (hat teing the
seOOnd Thursday Of said monthly at which time elee
ton will be- held for The purpose of eecug the officers
the company for the ensuing year uAder the provisions
Of the chatter aud tbs several supplements thtrsto.
BY order, J. +. ALLEH,
dee. 2s-tm. sefy and Tress'r.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
Philadelphia, Wilmington, an,
Baltimore Railroad.
TIME TABLE.
Commencing DImDday. Dec. I0fh. Ial

I
M Train. will leave Depot corner BROAD STREET AN
hAsssnln9roM AVENUE, as follows:
harnsss IKAlN at 4O5 A. H., (Afondays excepted
y" ~ nslMmore and Washington stopping at WimInRtoI
rsrrSsllle haVrs de Grace Aberdeen, Perryman's an
| MAY,MATL TRAIN at Sis A. NJ, tsuu5avq ,xcsn,sd
M, Sesi@oIe Az stopping at all regular stations
h Lne Delawars Railroad at NilIn yi,n flr Milford
saniisspufy and intermediate stations
hAfkBSs TRAIN at I.lb r. 81. SUNDAYS sxr,ntsi a IN
IN E and Washington stopping Chester Whining
Expassd TsHna s ?ad PasTs ss g[ass
Baltimore and Washington, stopping at Wiimingtan
SSsssrh hhton norihEAs, Psryvis HAVre dc drscs
MIGHT NIGHT EXPIRE sat ills p. III. for Baltimore aud
stepping at Chester (ony to take Baltimore
oa North Essf Psrryyifs "a a9ra e. Newark XIX
an Tor FORTRESS Monroe will tako the sl6 A. NJ
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
SopPns at all stations between Philadelphia and Will
Leave Philadelphia at II co. A. A.. 400 & an and IN M
y The r. NJ train connects with ths Delaware Rail
i'aa 9 ior miioid and intermediate stations.
p. M "nm'nson at 7iS and $50 A. NJ 2so and 80
THROUGH TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE
leave wilmington At 400 NJ, A2t s % and p64 p NJ.
-. r., CHESTER FOR PBILADRLpHIA
snd ~ Snes'er at TO- lOlf A. NJ 1886 s1s 454 100
,,,,,,,, SUNDAY TRAISs
w. shtnto soS main az 405 A. NJ for Baltimore and
~ s2pping at Wilmington perryvie Havrs
'e ,us,tkaiesi aberdeen, ParTymauIs aud Magnolia.
II, NIGHT EXPRESS At Ills r. NJ, for Baltimore and
stopping At Chester tor Baltimore snd
HorIn EAatl Peftyville and HaYre do Graes '
md Way Stations " ''As''"
BALTIMORE FOR PHILADELPHIA
LeAFo balumore at e25 2. NJ, stopping at Havre de
iIaee Perryville and Wilmington Also stops At ELTON
Newark ITO take PASSENGERS Philadelphia and Leave
from Washington Baltmars and Chester 10
0 leave passengers from Baltimore or WashiuRtnn
LeaVs wilmington for Phadelphia'at $50 r Nj,
Frnm BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
ave Baltimore 8.26 A. M., WAY Msii 1IO = VI ".
r,ns..s Y. H. way Train. Gas ?. NJ Express sss
TRAINS FOR BALTIMORE.
-ssFe ynsstr g,s a S.oI A. n, l50 and II 90 P. NJ
I225 P, NJ, ' S ~AN
fNElyhT TRAIN, with passenger car attached, will
Fs wilmington for ParTyTills and ststIons
100 l. A' II. =. KRANRX,
.aa. Superintendent
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
An Ordinance

TO authorize The paving The Itd Of Washington
Street, 6etrosen SevsnM Street, and Del Aesnas.
SECTION i. Be it ordained by the City Council of VIII
mington That the led Of Washington Street betwosn
Seventh Street, and Delaware Avenue be and le s
hereby authorized and directed to be paved.
Passed at the City Hall, Wilmington Dec, s, 1851,
A. H0LLlNGswORTH,
Attest n. Il. TAYLOR. Clerk.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
An Ordinance

10 establish and confirm the grade Of Bird AUsna'
in the City Of Wilmington.
eRcrtoy l. Be It ordained by the City Council of VII
mlngton That Bird Avenue from tho side and level oil
this New Port Pike TO the centre Of Ann Street. shall be
in descent one foot thence easerly point 22O feet
shall be IN detcen feet 7 inches thence 10 the top
tho rail Of the Phia. Will and Balto Eairoad shall ba
in descent 10 feet o7-s inches.
Passed At the City Hail. Wilmington, Dec. S, 1864
A. H0LLINGsWORTH,
President of the City Council.
Attest X. II. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
CRITTENDEN'S
PHILADELPHIA COMMERCIAL
COLLIE g e,

631 Chestnut St., Cor. of 7th,
ESTABLISHED 1874 INCORPORATED 1866
in5A
PRACTICAL BUSINESS EDUCATION.
The oouras VI lnsti uctiun includes
bookkeeping,
AZ praetleed by the hest Accountants for Wholesale
Retail, J0hbing, Manufacturing, CoHusalop, Poralan
aud Domestic shipping BusinesF Jopt Stock compaaiss.
PENAiANSHIP,
In etoFy ayis Plain and Ornamental, lie taughtsby
THOMAS W. MOOER
One Of tbs most skllful OF Penne1.
MERCANTILE CALCULATIONS
COMMERCIAL Law, BUSINESS FORMS.
DETECTING COUNTERFEIT NOTES, 80.
time. ~ HuJ
diplomas with the heal Of the iastiialion attached
awarded graduation. '
In the practical value fills wsl-ied oourse
Hon extent Of Accommodations and facilities for innast
ing business knoa ledge this Institution Is uusouaIs
UATALOHUkS sint frea on application,
AaCRlTTssDEss Series VI praailual Preasea on nonk
heepinH, aud Judge SH4Rswoob's Lecture before ths
STUDENTS on Commercial Law for sale at the College
!. u. CRIrTENDRN,l n,,,
JOHN dR0RsBECK. erinoipAs'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
FOR SALE.

IL that nearly nav three stsry BRICK Dwell
n LING aud thrss story back building situate the
eavtefly side 0f West Street lelweel Eighth aud Nnh
Streets 40 SO. For further particulars ipqniresf
JOHN 7. RonlNfOS, CoRtr, an ser
Oct 2S.8m Old Fellows lisl
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23

NO. GIG Market Street.
U.GtSsrs.
u. 3. PER GENT LEGAL TEsDeRs,
U. 8. S-aO BONDS.
US. 1910 TREASURY Eogss.
U. s. OEkTIFIcATks lNDaBTRDNEsa.
CANAL AND Hail RoAp STOCKS AND uoSDs
BANK STOCKS,
AoUaRT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION,
rHH U. $. 1910 LOAN FURNISHED Az PAR
may Is-tE
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
Living IIOmc--Old MEMS Retreat,

hANk ons roo new vacant in the above departtneui
which eau be had reasonable compensation wifi
necessary care and attanln by Of the best nurses
Ha'e ofef hAu' J. A. BROWN,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
Children's Boarding sohool.

AllNo transferred three of nay pupils 10 a higher
- RIaue school, their seats vacant for Other
appheasu Under IL years If age by thu week or year
A. BROWN, Proprietor.
SALLIE J. BROWN, reseher
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
w H e ELER 81 wills oN's
HIGHEST PREMIUM
SEWING MACHINES.

THsE unequalled machines adapted to every variety
o. swing for family wear, from the ghest muslinH to
he heaviest cloths They work equally we'll upon silk,
ltel, woollen, and cotton goods with silk cotton or
linen thread. They will seam quilt gather hem, lel
cord braid bind and perform every species Of sewing
makin beautiful and perfect stitch alike both sides
oi the article sewed. W. IL BILBANY CO.,
dec I'm Wilmington pal
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
An Ordinance

Making further appropriation for The repair and
cleansing Of streets for The gear 1864.
wHsHEAs ths amount appropriated for the rpsir and
cleansing streets for the year 1884 has been expended,
aud the necessities Of the city require the continued pro-
Hecution OF The work upon the stIests
SECTION l. Be II ordained by the City Council Of Will
mngtnn (t6o thirds Of the members thereof euneurfng
That the Of thousand dollars be- and the same Is
hereby appropriated additional appropriation for
the cleansing Of streets for the year 1854 and
that the said hereby appropriated be taken cut Of
any amount 10 the City Treasury not othewse RppIo
PASSED at the City Hall, wlluiaston Dec. s, 1854.
A. .H0LLINGsWORTH,
President OF the City Council.
Attest E. II. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
PENINsULAR r. R. LINE.
CHANGE of Hours.
WILMINGTON MARKET.
Corrected by G. ch,udlsr 4 Son.
ThurFday peeember n. ls0l

IN and after MONDAY. DECE3BER 10Th, 1854
" fTaius for tho accommodation OF Passengers will ru
as follows until further notice
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23
9o,,ruaG aun Statesman
=,,r,,,oy Morning, Decsnlbsr -, sea
NJ MARY ArpAlE.

From louN Y. Independent. asr
ll FXCELSI0R.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-23

dee
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23
IER COEsFITUTIOE-sFATR RIGHTS.
RICHMOND WING.
THURSDAY mORNINo, JUNE as, Iss4.
Thraa Years Lnnpar.

II there we're no limit 70 human endurance, We might
be disturbed BY LincOns assertion that this war Is TO
continue if necessary three years longer. But there
Is limit to ell things human, and even to the inhuman
spite Of the Yankee John CochraAe touched the mar
row Of the problem when he said that in all contests
there was period when the continuance Of the war be-
comes question Of finance. "Csn We go on much
longer at the rate of four millions day :" he cries
No one answered him, for one could. The idea Of
November win make reply, however steady gold sp-
pears now to be.
LinOOln in his character Of prophet but assumes
ths mantle cast aside BY Seward who prOphesisd again
and again that the rebellion would be crushed in ninety
dAys Sick Of lying, Seward has transferred the task
10 Old Abe who plays his part eumSy. awe accepted
not began-tbs war" is bis first lie, and very stale
one il is not only STALE bat transparent. The people
have not forgotten Stewards serenade speech, in which
he admitted that he had taken pains to make the rebels
FIRE the first shot "BsWare OF false prophets" Il
Lincoln begins his Dsphio uttsranees with lie, We
may be sure he will not end with the truth. The gift
Of 6iVination is impaired to the mendaeiOus.
We have not forgotten another Yankee prophet, who
set ont for Richmond some six weeks sgO and proposed
to "6ght it out on this line if it took all summer
That sOothsayer shot wide of the mark. VIII Lincoln
come any nearer We trOW not.
LineOlns announcement will prove an excellent catch
word for bis political opponents. Tnree-years-longer
win be the nickname OF his party Il is bad name to
give the dog; as well hang him at OCce and be done
with IT, Lincoln viii hear the last Of this "three-
Jears.longer.n
But suppose the war does last three years longer
can we Of the South stand il? Most sssuredy, if pro-
crosses at she rate it is now going If Lincoln IL
satisfied to lose men he has been losing them since
the 4th Of May, We content to keep on killing them
Nay, We are willing to keep il Up SIX years longer II
necessary. Il is a dirty and Troublesome business
this hatchery ~ Wholesale of drunken Yankees, but if
it has to be doUe, will do it, Needs must when tie
Devil drives" and il really appears that the Devil is
driving the Yankees to destruction.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23
A CHINESE ORUOIFIxION.

The following account Of cruc6xion in China, in.
terestiag because of it's resemblance to these mentioned
in Scripture is by Mr. Jones, Of Annoy, who witnessed
it on the 2slh Of October last:
The victim WAS a we'll known thief, whose principal
offence was that OF stealing young girls and selling them
for prostitutes
The cross was Of the Latin form, the foot being in
serted in stout plank and the criminal standing on
board had nails driven through his feet his hands
stretched and nailed to the cTossbeam His legs were
fastened to the with iron ohan his bound
with cord, and the cord around his waste was in
serted piece of wood on which was written his name
aud offence; similar piece his right arm contained
his sentence, namely, to remain day and night the
cross until he died; another on the left arm had the
ina wa nailed TO the cross inside the Yamun, in the
presence of the magistrate and then carried by four
coolies to OF the principal thoroughfares leading
from the city where he was left during the day. but
removed at night inside the prison, for fear Of hs
friends attempting to him. aud again carried forth
at daylight in charge of two soldiers.
He was cruciied at noon Wednesday, aud Mr.
James conVersed with him at FIVE In the evening He
complained of pain in bis chest and thirst On Tuesday
he SLEPT for s,ms hours when the laid down
10 the jail compound. No one was allowed to supply
him with food drink, and during the day there was
gu fair In ront of the cross people being attracted
rom distance and the sweet meat vendors driving
large trade. On Saturday he still elive when the
the Wre;chs SUFFERING and he Immediately gave orders
that vinegar should he administered which he expected
would produce immediate death; but the result was
otherwise and at sunset, when the cross was taken
within the JAIL two soldiers with stout bamboos broke
both his legs and then strangled him.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23
LATER FRoM ZEE NORTH.

The Washington Chronicle of the l7th IA days later
aivces from the NOrth furnishes the following sum-
mary of news:
LINCOLN VISITS TAIR IN PHILADELPHIA, AND NAKHs
AN EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH.
Lincoln was in Philadelphia on visit to the fair now
being held there His reception is described as "mag-
niacept" and the number of people out 'immenue."-
At supper given him, in response to toast Lincoln
spoke as follows of the war and Grant:
1.-THE terrible war which now raging has dsarrsnged
business totally in many localities, and partially go in
all 1t has destroyed happy homes, produced national
debt with taxation urprece dented in this country.
has carried mourning into msny homes, and may even
be said to have hung the heavens in black.
pertinent questions often asked me- such VIXEN
the war would end surely feel great interest
on that point as any one but would not make pre-
dction that il would end in day. week, or even
year. for fear Of creating disappointment We accept
od.-not began-this war for WORTHY object; and
trust in God 1t will not end until that object is accom-
plshed Enthusiastic cheers The var has now last
ed three years. and accepted il TO establish ma
tonal authority over the whole national domain,
TO 90 through Nth IL If IL takes three years more.
would however, safely make the prediction that Grant
with Hancock and Meade, is tonight whsrs he W
be dsIodged until Richmond is taken. II shall dis
cover that Grants noble officers and men need assist
ance to put this thing through, will you give it to me
TYes, all answered Well, them l intend to call OF
you, and want you to stand by me and the army.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23

as drives people to desperation. We do not think 1t
Amss, or Improper, unWise or unjust that taxation
should be heavy Our liberties are worth the greatest
price But a taxation which tends to starve and de-
morazs to ruin and dsiraud; which combines Iepuoi-
stiop With despoc exactions Is unnecessary and ost
damaging to the great cause.
The truth is, as we have heard, Mr.. hemminger was
the fvorte of fAvOrte of the Executive. Other at
meas was not thought Of
Who is to succeed the unfortunate South Oarolinian
There seems to be ne haste to relieve the public anxiety
on this point Cannot politics be set aside and capacity
substitutedS The finances need man Of the first or
der of ability, practical, experienced. We trust our
Chief Magistrate viii find ouch man, even though 1t
be necessary to overlook the dead past Of an extinct
Union.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23
PEACE The Charlotte Bulletin makes the following

novel ST. tsmen,:
Though the ldness OF friend we are permitted 10
lay bsore our readers b. highly imT oant Information
that, for inns pact, committee appointed 10 be-
half ofths Confederate States has been CT operating
vi another, the raa Of the Yankee Government,
for the sole OH ct of securing peace. That recently
the intercourse between said committees has been FREE
quent, and it not friendly, fruitful in their ult'
until strong hopes entertained OF speedy ajust-
ment OF al cur ma i)nal difficutes.
Toe utmost harmony and good feeling prevails among
the different members Of said comm on our part and
notwit stlndiDg they widely separated one from
aooIher-some are beyond the Mississippi unable 10
communicate with those this side, excepting with
H;uy-yet their concert Of action Is srikngy great
That it is confdt ly expected said committee will be
preplred TO make report, which shall be accepted by
the U1ted a!es, a1d acknoSlsdge by all eyilz ID ma
lions. We not permitted to go into details further
t1an to state that Morgan and Forrest the chief
Corresponding Secretaries, aud Taylor, Price, NTH,
johnson and Bsauegard some of the committee OF
which Geni K ,bt H. is Chairman.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23
CosTxDxBATI STAINS OF AMERICA,
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
RIoHMoNp. June his. lA84.

RICHMOND, Jupe IL 1854.
CpatanF Forrest Confederate States Nary Ricknop4
Virginia:
Sir-Your letter of the 18th instant has been re-
.ceived In response to your letter Of the oh nsent,
requesting a statement of the "reasons which inha-
enced the action Of the Department" TO relieve you
from the command Of the James river squadron, 1t ia
deemed proper say that while the right Of officer
to require Of the head Of Department the for
relieving hin from duty il not admitted the expression
OF your apprehension that the acton OF the Department
may be regarded based upon "charges sfcting your
character officer and agenteman, and "upon the
superstition that you had applied to be relieved 10 avoid
impending conf ct with the enemy" induces me to
say that nothing affecting ycur standing az an officer
anda gentleman or inconsistent with your acknowledged
zeal and patriotism haa been heard Of by the Depart
ment.
Under the organization af the Provisional Navy,
officer Of that service required to command aaoat,
aud you have not been assigned to the Provisional
Navy. am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
s. &. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-23
Mr.. Memminger.

Mr.. Msmmingef has certainly resigned. His letter Of
resignation is said to be ehaste and touching compO-
sitiOn, but does not far informed, throw
any light on the prsFut or prospective condition of the
Confederate finances. Mr.. Aemminger was bus little
known in this city, except 6nAncier. In that ca
paciy, he does not appear to have gained either ase-
ton or reputation. His Charleston AcquAiutAnces speak
Of him in the following terms:
In respect to Mr.. hemmiDger bis 6nS ncial experience
vary limited, being wholly derived from his con-
neooR with Charleston bank and from his official place
as Chairman, for some time Of the Committee Of Fl
rance in the South Carolina Legislature. In the former
capacity be was no doubt dCxterous enough, In deter
inning what PsPer should pass and what should be check
ed In the AFTER be bad only know that the S.ate
needed for It's expenses average sum of seven
hundred thousand dollars annually, and 70 raise that
sum BY nearly Is possible balancing between the
several classes OF the community Eas no great problem
The experience In both cases very small and il no
way htted him for the tremendous exactons Of novel
position, such as he noE holds.
Mr. Memminger has passed, in the matter of taxa
iiO from one extreme 70 another. Fer years no
laxsioh-nothiDg but inAAtiOnl Then such taxation