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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

WHAT REAL PATRIOT THoUanT OF PEAes.
First Lieutenant W. Il. Rch Of Co. B, 18th
Now Jersey Infantry, WAS killed 10 one Of the
recent battles before Petersburg. A day or two
before his death, while in the trenches, he wrote
letter to his family with his knee for desk
Ills thoughts are worth noting, since his princl-
pls was sound one, for the affirmation OF which
he cbeerfully offered up his life whilst bravely
advancing against the enemy. We have been
kindly favored by the following extract:
al see by the papers that the Democrats are
calling very loudly for peace. Do they propose
to give the South everything they ask kl-giye
her the forts and other Government property
which her people stole from it by uumaniy
force? Dotbcy wish that the blood Of hundreds
and thousands shall have been shed in vain
They must do this or they cannot get the peace
they talk so much about, for the leaders in the
great treason tell them that. Just such terms
are necessary yes, and far worse-the total
and absolute independence Of the States that
give them insolence and power. Yet, they cry
'peace," when they know there can be no peace
until these rebels are driven into obedience, aud
the wished for peace gained in that way. Do
not he deceived, pray you, by these men. The
soldiers who bear the brunt Of this struggle are
not tired Of ii, aud will not be, until 1t ia crown
ed with victory. Would to God could do the
lighting Of my whole family rather than they
should ever even think Of such a peace as tha
now proposed by the Democratic party"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

FAILING STARS ExPRorED.-Those who re-
member the great meteorc display Of November
l3, 1883, will be glad to learn that return is
expected this fall. This most important of all
celestial phenomena has been ,hs subject Of
much inquiry among astrouom-rs II il found
That in November OF every year the number OF
falling stars is more numerous than at any other
period, and that there is less considerable dis
play in August. The July number of sinimau's
Journal contains the last Of series OF articles
by ii. A. Newton, on the November Star Show
er." 10 these articles Professor Newton has
traced the history of this startling phenomenon n
from the first record of its appearance in A. D.
902, and has discussed ut length its most pro-.
bable cause. lie comes to the conoluAon that
there is a small ring Of planets revolving around
ihs sun that the planets are distributed very
uneveDly in the riUg, there being small section
Of ths ring where the bodies are numerous with
few atragslers scattered along the rest of its
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

EVERYWHERE throughout the loyal States
the friends of Constitutional law and Repub-
lican government, are organizing for the
great contest in November next, and the
prospects Of an overwhelming success, over
the the peace-secession candidate of the
Chicago Convention, is of the most en-
courAging character. Let Delaware not be
behind her sister States. Every man has
part to perform in securing triumph which
certainly awaits us, if the proper effort
is made. While our friends and relatives
fight the cohorts of rebellion in the field,
and bear our glorious flag to victory, let US
yanquish their emissaries at home. He
who would commend success must work.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
The Model Embassador.

NY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
Like "Uncle Abe like,
When ''litlle stories" strike
Me as useful, the same to relate
Aud have one in viaw
That is perfectly true,
The moral whereefs FIRST rate.
There was a noble gent
AS ambassador sent
From England to Louis the Grand,
And the Frenchmen. of course,
Put their optics in force,
Till all Ger, the stranger was scanned.
Then courier Of note,
To his country friends wrote:
'iLord POrtland's a wonderful peeri
So discreet and polite,
Acts with dignity's weight,
Yet how sweet with the ladies-oh dear;
And he's always so dressed
AS to show to the best
Advantage his elegant person"
Such praise is iu yOur power,
Ifyou'll go to that Tower
That l have so often mnde verse on
We have large aud varied assortment Of
Clothing. Mems and Boys, suited TO the present
and approaching season, TO which We are making
large daily additions Every one may depend
upon being suited from our stock without delay
or trouble.
TOWER HALL,
5lS MARKET Street.
BENNETT & co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

A HoPELRss MALADY.-All the great Generals
whom JEFF Davis sends TO command his chief
army in the Southwest, seemed to be quickly At.
tackled by some mysterious malady, whose chief
symptom is the appetite for moving backward.
Sidney johnson was first seized by this disease
aud after it had driven him across the entire
State Of Tennessee, he communicated the infec-
tion to Beauregard. Beauregard gave it to
Bragg, who had shocking attack. Bragg left
il as a legacy to Joe johnson, whom be assailod
furiousy. Joe Johnson gave it 10 Hood, who by
suddenly staggering back from Atlanta, shows
that his case has had bad beginning
Hood swore but a fortnight ago that he would
never retreat, that he would stand his ground in
spite OF fate, or die as 10 other days Kirby was
wont to give up the ghost. But what was the
use o. his attempting to resist the power Of 4
malady which he Inherited through four genera
tions Of rebel predecessors We expect 10 see
bis ailiction take on vet more violent manifesto.
tions before long-NsW FORK Tima.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

AN OFFICER belonging to Gen. Grants
army who arrived from the front, says, that
when the rebel soldiers learned that Nc
Clellan was nominated by the Chicago Con-
Vsntion, they gave hearty cheers, which were
distinctly heard by our men. McClellan's
stock from that moment began to decline in
our army. In one division in the Fifth
Corps, which has distinguished itself for
bravery and efficiency in the present cam
paign, there are only eight officers who arc
supporters of Mcclellan. The feeling in
his favor is confined almost exclusively 10
Regular officers.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
JonN WENTWORTH, at The late Chicago meet

JoHE WENTWORTH, at the late Chicago meet
ing, said;
Jefferson Davis entered Congress about the
same year that did. have met him often end
knew him we'll. But there was this difference
between JEFF Davis and me. ! paid for my
educston, JEFF didn't for his. He was taken at
tender age and placed at West Point and your
ather and mine were taxed to pay for the in
struction that rescued him from oblivion We
made the very comMon mistake of judging by
his head rather than his heart, and did not notice
the viper that wns eoiling there, and which we
nursed into life to sting us if possible to DEATH
When his schoolboy days were oven.leff was
sent out West-out west here at the dSgernuent
expense-and spent year or so surveying
around Calumet, fishing. aud lounging, and
shooting grouse at Government expense eating
them himself [Laughter.l He then married.
into the Government his wife being daughter
of Gen. Taylor, who was supported by the Gov
ernment; ent 10 the Mexican war and return
ed to become Secretary Of War and to vilify the
gallant soldiery of Illinois for their part upon
the field Of Buena Vista. For this Governor
Bisael called him out, but on this particular
occasion JEFF didn't come out. [Great laughter
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

II. MoLAuouLIn, Jusdos of the Peace, office
No. 602 Shipley street above 9th, gives notice
to those parties from the country, that he is pre-
pared to furnish substitutes at the shortest
notice. Not less than from eight TO ten substi-
tutss have offered or made application to him
each day for the last four days, but not having
any principal to iske them, of course had to let
them 60. II. MCLAUGnLIN, J. p,
Office, 502 shipley street, above 9th,
Sept. 9-iw Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

GEN. MCCLELLAN in his letter accepting
the nomination of the Chicago Convention,
declares the Union to be the only condition
on which peace can be restored. The party
he represents favor peace, and under lead Of
Fernando Wood have been blatant for q re-
cognition of the present Government set up
by JEFF Davis and his followers. oh con.
sistency thou art a jewel
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

"LITTLA MAC asserts that tho war should
be conducted in accordance with those prin-
ciples which he took occasion to declare
when in active service. His principle then
was to do the rebel army as little harm as
possible, and afford protection to all kinds
Of rebel property which could be used in up
holding aud Strengthening the rebellion
and to be constantly placing every obstacle
in the way of the government TO prevent O
vigorous prosecution OF the war.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

FERsANpo AND Bns WooD of New York
the head and front Of e-dlsunion- demo-
eracy, of the United States, have declared
their intention to support the war-peaco
candidate of the Chicago Convention. These
gentry know who are their friends.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

THE IssUEs.-In November next the peO-
pie will be called TO decide the following
questions
lst. Whether they will elect Lincoln
and johnson, and have an honorable aud
lasting peace with government based upon
the principles of the declaration of Indepen-
dence and the Federal Constitution; or
I'd. Elect Mcclellan aud Pendleton, and
basely submit to Jef Davis and the mag
mates who rule the southern despotism.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

TIE PEOPLE OF TENNESSEE are awakening
to sense of their duty, and following the
lead of the gallant State of Maryland, are
about to inaugurate measures to free that
Commonwealth from the blighting curse of
slavery. Tennessee will cast her vote for
LincolnR Rld her noble, patriotic son, Andrew
johnson, and will soon take her position
among the free States of the Republic.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

THE UsIoN.-Wm. 4. Croasdale, former
iy connected with the Delaware Inquirer,
has assumed the editorial control Of the
Georgetown Union. In his address to his
patrons he expresses strong Union scnti-
ments, and declares his intention to advocate
the abolition Of slavery in Delaware We
welcome him to the editorial fraternity, aud
commend him to the support Of the loyal
men of Sussex.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

Our FRIENDS should effect an organiza-
tion in every Ward aud Hundred in tile
State Immediately. But few weeks remain
in which to do the work. With proper
effort we can place Delaware in the Union
phalanx in November, and share with the
people Of the loyal States in the great hon or
of contributing to the election of that pure
patriot and wise Statesman, Abraham Lin
coin.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

JuBaH FrsHRR.-We are pleased to learn that
Judge Fisher has recovered from his recent
indisposition, and took his seat in the criminal
court at Washington, on Thursday last.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

A corRNroRARY says that General Nc
ClellAu is about to remove from Orange
New Jersey, to New York, in order that he
may be near his friends From the develop,
ments of the Chicago Convention we should
think that il General Mcclellan really dc.
sired to be near his friends he should secure
a position on Major Mulfords fias-Uf-truce
boat.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
DIED

wITslL In this city, on Sunday, September
I1th, 1864, FRANKLrN W. wiTsIL, aged 40
years The relatives aul friends are invitel
10 attend the funeral from the residence OF his
brothef-in-laB, Thomas Mitchell, No. COS
Poplar, st., on Tomorrow Wednesday
noon, at O'clock without further notice.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13


The BUnNIR0 OF THE .BRANDYWlNE. ."-The
good old frgate BrandyWiue is no more. We
speak Of her nlw as u thing that is past. Nobly
Las she assisted in earning reputation for the
gallant navy Of her Gouhtry; nobly has she stood
tic test of years. uobly did she die freighted
with the fJod for those who now fight for her
banner iu other vessels. She was built at the
GOspOrt Navy yard in 1924 and was put in COM
mission in the yORr 1927, by Hon. James Mon
roe, then President OF the United States to carry
the Marquis de lafayette from this couatry to
France She took fire on Saturday morning at
three O'Clock, and burned slowly until yesterday.
At the time Of the outbreak OF the flames there
were six hundred men on board Of her, all Of
whom were safely taken to the shore. II is not
learned in what manner the frigate took fire, but
1t is supposed to have been spontaneous combus-
tion. The burning hull on Saturday presented
a most magnificent appearance to those who had
the good fortune to witness it. All the port
holes were urid with dsrting flames, while the
blackencd wood work between them served to
relieve the light, aud make it more striking to
the beholder. Early on Saturday evening the
authorities Of the navy yard attempted to scuttle
the frigate by firing 30-pounders at her hull,
just below the water line She, however, re-
sisted, even in her last moments, Ill attempts at
annhilation, and chose rather to die a compara-
lively natural death. 1t is impossible to esti-
mate the amount OF loss suffered by the Govern
nent by the burning of this vessel She was
full OF stores, her freight having been augment,
ed by the addition Of three schooner loads on
Friday.-NorfoM Old Dominion, 5thh
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
40 Vyh0lm m NAV (OnCern.

Notice is hersby given that the undersigned intend ap
ply to the Lasisature of this State, at the sefsonH TO
which stands adjourned the 80 Tuesday In October
next for private Act In their behalf lin substaueeD
relieving them their lands, tenements, aud hersdtt.
from the lien Of tain eagnzance heretofore
entered Into by them, in tho Orphans Court of this State
10 and for New castle County, at the February Term A.
D. 1868, The purchasers certain portions of tho enl
Esse late of Edwin shipley decreased upon certain
dions In their petition that behalf 10 be set firth
DAVID p. CRAIG,
fepi2lm. WILLIAM TATNALL,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
PERPETUAL AND TEMPORARY POLICIES ON
LIBERAL TERMS,
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIR E
Insurance Company of the
State of Delaware"


(ORIulEAL Mill CRHYE, &o)
Tha Company continues W offer to the people of DelA
ware its superior advantages Of Insurance against loss
risks -
The InsttutloH ia by over 30 years expert
enee In and attention 10 the subject e Mutual Insurance.
(bons lhe first to Introduce the principle into our sAte
by reassn Of which, In believed the Managers have
t9sn enabled so to adj0e and discriminate between The
different varieties Of property, render the menber
Snip among the most equitable in character OF the
Gus Insurance Companies presented to thu pullie.
1t takes credit to tsv that payments OF losses we
been so prompt aud liberal that III % years business aud
los'os rsehirg over 100000, not single case oi ga
en has occurred and aearcey without entire salts
faction 10 tile parties insured.
Looking more to the safety than the number ami
amount q its risks it hNs declined Hundreds Of Thnu
Einis Of Dollars Of Insurance. either requiring isn
greet al amount in single risk Offering unit oh
eSts q Insurance. for the charaoar Of the Institution
In this manner Is conceived il has the safest aud
most sesa ~ Of inHuranee Ia proportion TO the amount
ior siS Milllons of Dollars, Of any other Company
within Reasonable range.
As evidence Of thia, il has Ho only reduced the rate
Insurance. at all times moderate, onssxth during tile
!as TWO yeara hut II presens clear surplus nn
Notes which sum bS the resort to Scrip Certiscatus OF
the balances due to each memher being issued will
be paying interest to them from January 1862, al the
Aieo per cent per annum thus making astii fartho
1t commenced the year 1852, with real protection to
the community in Deposit Notes of $25O0OO
Surplus Fund 10000
Total proteelsn, ssoOOOo
,--,u Presdent--iEssE SHARPE.
Secretary and TreAsurer-kOBBRT MuCABE, NJ. b.
DIRECTORS:
Eli Wilson, Braudywne HID; James Delaplan Christi.
ans Hdi James Webb, Samuel Barr u. q. stutsenburg
and Jesfs Sharpe, ilmington Hd Robert McCabs, Mil
Creek Ildi John F. Williamson White Clay Greek I'D
George Janyier New Castle Hd Curtis b. Ellison Pen.
Sader Id.j John 9: Clark Red Lion Hd. VIM Temple
smyinaj James II. Burnhain. St. Georges Hd; Charles
Il Fleming, Peter Causey Milford Henry Todd, Dover
Charles Tuunell, Georgetown.
AuENTs-Aa we'll for Receiving applications for insur-
Ell Wilson, Brandywine lid Robert McCAbe, Mill
Greek Hdi James Deaplain, ChrislianA lid; John ~
williamson, White Clay Creek Hl; Curtis Ii. Ellison
rencAder I'D Red Lion, St. GaUrgeA and Appnquin mink
hundreds; Joseph G. GriGlh, smyrna; James crippen,
Nsw Castle Hd Charles Il. Fleming, Milford Charles
Tunnel, aeorgeiown Henry Todd Dover.
Communications general business addrsssed TO tha
Ion. ~ H'o N''eN
i2 ROBERT McCABE NJ. D.. Secretary.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

RRsIosRD.-Captain George v. Massey, las
resigned his position as Assistant Adjutant Gen.
eral on Gen. Lockwood's staff, and returned to
Dover, where he will resume the study Of law.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
JOHN McLEAR & SON,
Conveyancers, Notaries Public,
Real Estate, Stock, Note and
Exnhanra Brokers.

GACnduEG DIOk6Iby
No. IA7 Market Street,
DELAWARE FIRE INSURANCE BUILDING.
DEEDS, BONDS, MORTGAGES, 80, &C., promptly ard
PRoMTssoRY NOTES NEGOTIATED.
STOCKS AND LOANS Of all kinds bought aud sold on
commission in this city the Brokers Boards In Ph
dephia, New York. other cities by means Of cores
ronding brokers who all firms Of high standing
NO EXTRA COMMISSIONS are charged on stocks or
purchased abroad the regular brokers oommlsspA
Of ono quarter per cent being divided between ourselves
and agents.
DRAPIs.-we draw on Philadelphia, New York or Bos
ton and procure dras other American ctes, At the
lowest rates Of exchange
FOREIGN DRAFr5-We draw on Great Britain, Ire
aud, Germany aud every other country in Europe
houses Of undoubtod standing, In to suit OpF
cnHtoners.
EXCuANGE-Roreign or Domestlc-bought aud sold
at the most favorable rates allowed by tho market A
premium will almost always be allowed for Checks New
York.
REAL EsTATE-we attend to tho purchase and sale
OF Real Estate in town country and respectfully Invite
purchasers or SELLERS 10 give uE call We rent houses
aud when desired by eur customers attend to the coee'
ton Of their rents
CoLLRCrloNs.-0ur correspondence enables US 10
reach any prominent point In America In any foreign
country through the most reliable channels oar Aeli'
ties for making collections therefore complete, and
consequently persons Avang themselves Of them may ba
Onhdent that their business will he faithfully and
promptly attended to. uur charges are as low As
IN mAde by any reliable parties.
In every whore employed aim iH 10 do
he best for the interest OF our customers, aud solicit
he patronage Of our friends and this public gener ally
ian JOHN MoLEAR SON
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
Straw Cow.

CTRAYED awNy fiom tue subscriber on Sunday
y ing last large rod cow is about years oll
aud has little white the hind feet. shs has very
small head Any giving information OF her where
Abonts will be hberally rewarded.
w. G. GALLAGHER.
Gravel Roofsr,
On the Cauteway, New Castle road,
ranl2-at
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

Hoping this may lind room for Insertion In
your worthy columns,
remain yours, most trrly,
JOHN e. MIsoE,
Lieutenant, Go. F, 9Th Md Vol. Inf
Tie soldiers occupying Armory Square Hos-
pital on Friday signed the rolls for their pay,
and in doing so each man wrote down the name
of the candidate he preferred for the Presidency
The result of This Yniinp NRa.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
The Soldiers and the Presidency.
GEoRdErowH SEMINARY, d. c.,
gantamhar 2 1874


September T. 1864.
Vesus. hdiors Baitiaors american
forward for insertion in your paper the re-
suit OF a vote taken in this "Oificers' Hospital"
to-day, for the candidates who are before the
people for the next Presidency. The voters arc
commissioned officers belonging to the Army of
the Potomac, and may be regarded as correct
expOnents Of the political sentiment OF the regi-
monts and companies they have the honor To
command. The voting resulted as follows viz /:
Lincoln. Go
Mcclellan, 8
Lincoln's majority, 90
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
W. II. KEITH,
Chaplain U. s. A.
HBApQUARTRRs GENERAL RENDEZVOUS,
CAMr BRADFoRD, Baltimore, Sept. ., 1854.
nessrS Editors Baltimore Amricsn:
Dear Sirs-I send you the following result Of
an election held on the 9Th Of September at
this post, commanded by the worthy and vigi-
liant Major D. N. Lowe, of the 9th Massechu-
setts Volunteers:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13

Ne,0 Castle HuHdred.-John A. Alderdice,
George Janvier, Henry H. McMulen, Philip II.
Clark, George Townsend.
To JoIN HIS COMMAND We learn that Second
Lieutenant John S. Appleton, Of the 3lst Regi-
ment, 9th Army Corps, U. s. colorel troops,
has received ORDERS aud will join his command
in few days He is a son Of N. Is. Appleton,
Esq, Of this county. lie is brave young man,
and will no doubt render good account Of him-
self, on the field Of strife.
NoTIoE.-To SECOND DELAWARE Cavalry
The Committee will be IN uttenuauoe vt the City
Hall OIL Friday, September lBlh, 1864, from two
10 four o'clock, to pay the city bOuuiy fund.
WA. CANBY, Chairman of Committee.
City papers copy. 1t
Buy your Hoop Skirts this week and save
money by so doing. WM. II. HYDE,
1t. S0l Market street
NEw T. 80 TREASURY NorEs.--R. Il. Robinson
& Co., corner Of Ath anl Market streets, urp
prepared to receive subscriptions TO the new
I-30 Treasury notes. Bonds delivered in "a few
days after the subscription is made. The bonds
arc in Sj0's, $l0O's, $50o's, $looo's and
S50OO's.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-13
The Money Market.


Messrs. llilyurd Co. bankers aud lrukeTs,
No. GIG Market Street, report the following quo
tatious up to IL O'Clock, 7. NJ, yesterday.
U. S. Is Coupons, 1851, 1903 a. 1903
U. &. Five-tWenues, lO3 "a lUI
U. s. 7-three -teuihs, MS IA ia
Certificate OF Indebtedness, gi3m glt
Gold, 80 O., 30
II. r. Robinson & Co., Bankers, corner of
Fourth aud Market streets, report the following
quotations, at four o'clock yesterday =
Gold, $2lG @$2l7
Slyer-IIalves and Quarters, l95 a. 100
+" Dimes aud flnltdmcs, 1910 a. 1866
U. S. Coupons, 6's, 1851, losiGe 1924
U. $. Five-tweniiea, 10 GO 100
U. S, Seven-thrties, ITO (8 Ill
Certificate of Indebtedness, new, "a (s 9Il
Wilmington City Loan, ll0 a. III
New castle County Loan, l08 (D ITO
Delaware State Bonds 100 "a l0l
7. W. b Railroad Bonds, l45 G9 LAG
Delaware Railroad Bonds, 1O4 a. 106
Delaware Railroad Stock. "a q 25