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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22

was an abundance of grass. l asked him II
he had any books, and he replied only the
Bible and a spelling book; and from the lat
ter he had learned the children to read, hut
this was done secretly. l then asked;
"How many children have your"
II had six, but four of them are sold and
gone" and the tears rolled down the old
mans cheeks, nearly choking his utterance;
but at last he continued, 'but they are all free
now, and hope they will find their way back
and see me; they all read, and can follow
roads by finger boards"
'Do you ever see any newspapersi" next
inquired
'Yes, sir, used to see lots of them; but
they were all Southern papers; but they used
to have pieces taken out of Northern papers,
that were friendly to us, and these l used to
read and tell my friends about"
'IIow did you get these papers?"
"Why, sir, the blacks that couldn't read,
but waited on the white folks, used to slip
them away for me, and l used to tell them
that the Northern people were working for
US, and that we should all sometime be free;
but it came little sooner than / expected,
thank Godl''
Finding that he possessed an unusal de-
gree of intelligence, l determined to learn
something of the views of the negroes on the
various topics of the day, in which we and
they are interested. He thought the blacks
us intelligent as the poor whites, and if they
didn't know as much as the rich ones, they
were more honest, and if allowed to vote
would do their hest to vote right, (which, :"
he truly added, 'the rich white people don't
always do"
then asked him if he thought thetworaces
could live together in harmony, and he an
swered:
81 know the blacks will not molest the
whites, at least"
"What do you and your people think of
colonizationp" was my next query.
"They think it is useless to attempt it;
they say they were born here, and have
right to live here, and they intend to do it;
and TO send all the blacks out of the country
would cost more than the whites would be
able to stand"
thought in this he was about right
But" continued, have the blacks
rational idea of what constitutes their liber-
tyr"
'Some have, said he, "and others have
not. l tell them that freedom means that
they shah not hereafter be bought and sold /;
that when they work they will get their pay;
and that they will be in the same condition
with the poor whites-they can help them
selves or starve."
"Is that definition of freedom generally
adOptedPn l asked.
~ think at least four.ffths understand it
so, ~ was the response.
"Whatin your opinion, " inquired, would
be the result of an attempt to re-enslave the
blacks?"
They a0OuM send more a0hites to their
graOes than The aoar has sent Mere,n was the
emphatic reply
This man with an education such as the
colored man of the North can acquire, would
have been the peer of Frederick Douglass;
but slavery had held its grasp tightly upon
him, though it had not altogether crushed
his native intellect. left few late North
ern papers with him, for which he appeared
intensely grateful, and then LEFT him.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad.
TIME TABLE.
Commencing Monday, July 24th, 1865,

81, Trains viii leave Depot corner BROAD STREET AND
WARRINGTON Avenue, as follows:
EAfkkss TRAIN at 4.05 A. NJ, , (dondayB sxeepted,) ,
ior baltimore and Washington, stopping at Wllmin
rerTyyile' havre dc Grace, Aberdeen, Perymans and
DELAWARE RAIL ROAD TRAIN at 7.45 A. NJ.
Sundays eses tod for Salisbury, Milford and inter-
WAYMAIL TRAIN at SIS A. NJ, Sundays excepted }
or baltimore. stopping at all regular stations.
EXPRESS TRAIN At 16 P. n. Sundays excepted for
Baltimore and Washington, stopping Chester Whining
ton Estoa m on. Ppe5ry,ille p.a and Hayrs Dc Grace.
Newark Elkton, Norlh-East Perfyvls HAvre ds drSes
PeTTyman's kdgeMood, Magnolia. and stemmer's Rum
NIGHT EXPRESS at Ills p. NJ. for Baltimore and
Washington, stopping at Chester Wilmington, Newark,
klaton, Norih-kast, Perryvie, and Hayre de Grace.
Passengers for FORTRESS Monroe, Norfolk, City Point
and Richmond will take the LIS P. N. Train.
WILMINGTON ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
stopping at all stations between Philadelphia and Will
mingtsn.
Leave Philadephla at745. 10 IS A. NJ, 200, so $780,
aware Railroad for Milford and intermediate stations.
rhe o.OO +: NJ train runs to Perryville.
Leave Wilmington at Gas, 500 and Gao A. NJ. 200,
400. %, AID 6a0P. Nj.
Train leaves Perryville at 80 A. NJ. connecting at
Trains for New Castle leave Philadelphia at Ta6 and
lOl5 A. n 3So ana 900 P. NJ.
CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Chester az a. ~ and lO4 A. NJ, 1895, 24e,
From BALTIMORE 10 PHILADELPHIA
Leave baltimore s.26 A. NJ, Way Mail. lilo P. NJ Ex.
p NJ Express.
TRAINS FOR BALTIMORE.
Leave Chester at 1854 A. NJ, 1.50 and 1901 NJ.
Wilmington at 5.l3 9.35 A. NJ, 2.26, GOA
l2.25 p. NJ.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
EXPRESS TRAIN at 4.05 A. M., FOR Baltimore Aa
Wsshlnston stopping at Wilmington, Perryvllls, HaF,s
de Grace. AbeTdeen Perrymau's and Magnolia.
NIGHT EXPRESS at Ills P. NJ, for Baltimore and
Washington, stopping at Chester, (ior Baltimore and
Washington passengers) Wilmington, Newark, Elkton.
North East, Perryville and Havre dc Grace.
ACCOMMODATI0N TRAIN at 10 P. NJ for Wilmington
and Way Stations
BALTIMORE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Baltimore at 9.25 2. NJ, stopping at Havre
Grace Perryville and Wilmington. Also stops Ekton
and Newark ito take passengers for Philadelphia and leave
passengers from Washington Ramsre Chester to
leave passengers from Baltimore Washington.
Leave Wilmington for Philadelphia at $50 p. NJ.
u Can.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof Edward D. Porter, Principal.
SESSI0NS--1S65.

The buildings and grounds have been placed in com
pete order and filled up with furniture especially
adapted the comfort and convenience OF stndsntA
Rooms are furnished for the Oldest boys, In Coleges
private study free from the confusion and restraint Of
sch hoo room.
The Course Of instruction Is Thorough and practical
designed to n young for admission to our best
Colleges, for the active duties Of the farm, shop OF
counting house.
By the her4y Of the Board OF Trustees, the Academy
IA fur rnshed with library Of $4,000 Volumes and one Of
the best collections Of Chemical and Philosophical aBpa
ratus in the United stAss-thup aording facilities fol
acquiring complete Scientific and Mathematical educa-
tion far superior to most schools In our country.
The Lest Teachers will be employed and no Labor
spared to the proper moral mental and physical
training Of the young men entrusted his care TERM
moderate. For circulars and information address,
EDWARD u. PORTER,
Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
OVER THE RIVER.

Over the river they beckon to me,
Loved ones who'vo passed to the otherside,
The CLEAN of their snowy robes see,
But their voices is lost in the dashing tide.
There's one with ringlets of sunny gold,
And eyes the reflection of Heavens own
blue;
He crossed in thetwilight gray and cold,
And the pule mist hid lin from mortal
view,
We saw not the angels who met him there,
The gates Of The City we could not see
Over the river, over the river,
NV brother stands ready to welcome me.
Over the river the 3oatman pale
Carried anolher--the household pet
Her bright curls waved in the gentle gale
Darling AIinnies / see her yet
She crossed on her bosom her dimpled hands,
And iearlessly. entered the phantom bark.
We watched it glide from the silver sands,
And all our sunshine grew strangely dark.
We know she is safe on the other side,
Where all the ransomed and angels he;
Over the river, the mystic river,
NV childhood's idols are waiting for me-
For none return from those quiet shores
Wild cross with the Boatman cold and
blue;
We hear the dip of the golden oars
We catch CLEAN of the snowy sail;
And 10, they have passed from our heart
They cross the stream and are gone for
aye
We cannot sunder the veil apart,
That hides from our vision the gates of
day;
We only know that their barks no more
Shall sail with ours ON life's stormy sea,
Yet somehow hope ON the unseen shore,
They watch and beckUn and wait for me-
And sit and think when the sunsets gold
Is flushing river and hill and shore,
shall one day stand by the water cold,
And list to the sound of the Boatman 3
oar ..--
shall watch lorthe CLEAN of the tapping
sail, ~.
shall hear the boat as it gains the strand,
l shall pass from sight with the Boatman
pale
To the better shores of the Spirit Land
shall know the loved that have gone before,
And ioyfdlly sweet will the meeting be,
When over the River the peaceful River,
The Angel of Death shall carry me
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
A Modern Miracle I

From old and young, from rich and poor, from high
born and owy. comes the Universal Voice Of praise or
HALLS VEGETABLE
sIoILIAN HAIR REVIEWER
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Makes hair grow. better dressing than any ao' or
''pomatumh Soiens brash, dry and wiry hhIr In o
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wonder Is the rapidy with which II restores GRAY
HAIR TO ITS ORIGINAL COLOR.
Use II few times and
PRESTO, CHANGE
the whtes and looking hair resumes its voutbtl
beauty 1t does not dye the hair but strike at tbs root
and fills It with new life and coloring matter
1t will not take long, dsagreeabe trial. to proye the
truth Of this matter he FIRST application will do good
you will see the NATURAL COLOR returning every day
and
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.
the old gray, dscoored appearance the hair will be
gone giving place to iustrous shining and beautiful
locks.
Ask for Halls slciliAn Hale Renewer; no othsr Arti,
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and SURE TO DO you GOOD -"i'
There are many limitations. B5 surs you procure tb,
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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
A oonoRED PREACHER.
No. 51s MARKET STREET,
RENNFTT e. IN

A correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
writes from Huntsville, Alabama, August 27,
as follows
Riding along q mere bridal path, in south
easily direction met colored man mount
ed ON a broken-down horse, branded with
the letters &C S, supposed to be a relic of
the defunct Coniederacy. On coming up to
him, he very politely took off his hat and
bowed, and returned the compliment, deter
mined that no negro should be more polite
than was. He was evidently taken aback
by the response to his salutation, and with
keenness of perception which astonished me,
he asked in fair English:
care you Yankee?"
= i replied that was born in the North, that
I had always been an Abolitionist, and l
would be as polite to him as he could be to me-
l then asked:
Where do you live?''
'Half mile down the road, +" pointing in
the direction from which he came, and was
going.
'What is your oecupation?n
'I'm a preacher, sir -
"0f what denominations,
sBsptist, sir," ''
''Where are you goings'
"To visit one of the brethren, and tell him
when III preach again. -
'Are you in hurryY"
"No, sirp
"Can you read?''
''Yes, sir, learned thirty-fve years ago
in Virginia; but that was before white folk
got SO hard on niggers."
"How many years have you been preach
ingg"
For twenty years, sir, till year or tw,
before the war when the white folks stoppe,
me, and said it was dangerous to have mig
gers preach"
Were you slave?"
"Yes, sir, but my congregation hired m,
time"
You say you are not in hurry; suppos
you ride back TO your house with me; I al
hungry; | should like to have my dinner, an
talk to you.n .-Het..
..lo this proposition he readily consented
and soon was seated at table containin
some warm corn cakes, little bacon, an
Hied spring chicken, and other articles, viii
ny morse was turned into lot where thsl
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22

LETTER From GEN. HowARD. The Tri-
bune' special says:-The letter of Gen How
ard, Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau,
to Assistant Commissioner Brown, of Rich
mond, relative to the fears of Il negro insur-
rection being entertained'by citizens of Vir-
ginia, states that he did ndt contemplate the
employment of Rebels Toy purpose of pa
trolling the country where an outbreak was
apprehended. While Gen. IL. believes all
such appehensions groundless, he thought it
best, in order to quiet the fears of the timid,
to suggest to Col. Brown the propriety of
patrolling certain regions of the country with
a small force detailed by the military com
manders, and in case he did not have sufli
cient number of officers, to select from citizens
who are willing to aid in keeping order. lie
also adds in his letter to Col. b. that these
citizen agents should be selected by an officer
of tact, who must take only such as are fully
willing to support the Government heartily.
A SINGULAR MoNoMANIA.-A man i'll Bar
rington, who has for some time been suffer
ing strange alteration of mind, Il few days
since tried to force II stone down his throat,
using stick for that purpose, and the result
was that he forced frightlul hole through to
the external surface of his neck, causing
DEATH A post mortcm examination of the
unfortunate man developed the astonishing
fact that his stomach and intestines con
tanned one stone u inches long, weighing / I
ounces; another stone, of irregular shape, u
inches in diameter, weighing 1 ounce; an
other stone, inch in diameter, of the same
weight; IL piece of corn cob p inches in
length; wooden handle, such as is used to
spin tops, A. inches long and half an inch
square at the end; another stick, 24 inches
long and over half an inch wide; and corn
husk IA inches long, which had been thrust
down his throat without chewing. The case
was very remarkable.-Pr Proeidcace journal.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
A pnMooRArIe PROTEST..

Petroleum " Nasby protests, as a consist
ent Democrat against the nomination of SOL
diers by his party. He writes =
II object to nominatin en- for the follerin
reasons -
81. Taint honist In 1862 l called the
soljers 'Linldn purps,' and the otiscers
'shoulder-strapt hirelins, and 1 meant it,
They was wagin crooil and unholy war
agin Democrisy, they wuz redoosin our ma
sum hundreds per day, and now to nominate
EN- in flop I'll never make,
"2. Twon't pay. These fellers sold us
out when they took commishins, they sold
out the Ablishnists when they hopt back to
us, and what guaranty hev we that they
won't sell us out the next turn of thee weelg
Eff we Good git sum decent wuns, it mite do,
but, good Lord the soljer who wood do
this wood be lower down than we is, which
wood bother man. All the votes that SIGH
men Good controle, we have alluz owned in
fee simple.
49, Taint justis us originel copperheds.
We endoored the heat and burden NV the
day we resisted drafs, we damned taxes,
we Yuz Fort Lafayeted and Fort Warmed,
twas us who died in our door-yards. Where
wuz these orfsers then? All the damage
they dun the government wuz in drawin pay
and rashens.
~. The RECONSTRUCTED dimocrisy Nv the
South wont like it, and to them, after all
we must look for success.
"5. They acknowledge niggers to hgh'
with EN-.
''6. We hev gone too fur to try the soljel
dodge. We opposed the war, we opposed
ther votin, we opposed the Ablishn in votir
pay and supplies, we opposed aid societies
and laft at Sanitary Commishns, we opposed
} drafts at time when they needed help, ant
L to go back ON such a record Is rather renchin
and / wont do it.
~. Eff we undertake the soier, we com
nit ourselves to payin his penshuns, c
| settry How would the Southern Dimocrac.
like that9
49, Eff we nominate men who served, W
disgust the deserters, and them as went I
Kanady for the sake of the coz
Mr. Nasty appends the following adyic
TO his party:
"We have capptle enouff in the Niger
Let splant ourselves boldly on shoorground
A Let us Resolve that Goddlemity was right i
$ maxim the Niger our slave, though he mad
a mistake in plantin in his heeven busum
cronic desire to run away from his normi
condishn. Let us hang out our banner an
inscribe on its folds, No marryin Niggers
No payin debt inkurd in Niger war
Protect us from Niger equality = and sic
n other preceptH ez cum within range NV Il
Dimekratic intelick, and go in and win.
"May the Lord hasten the day.
"PETRoLEuM V. NAsBY,
"Iait Faster NV the Church of the Moo Di
}, pensashun."
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22
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70 lhe College for them
lie course Of instruction includes
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which y taught in all its departments and applications
- II s sraeticed by the best accountants and bus
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journal and statesman Timetable.
BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND WILMINGTON,
July "a, 1865.
CnguNy corrected with every change.


TRAINS LEAVE WILMISGroN PoR PHILADELPHIA
At Is minutes before 7 O'Clock, morning.
At O'Clock, morning.
Al 80 minutes after O'Clock, merning.
At IL O'Clock. noon.
At 2 O'Clock, afternoon.
At o'clock, afternoon.
At q minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
AT 10 minutes before O'Clock, afternoon.
Al 81 minutes before o O'Clock, night.
At minutes before 10 O'Clock, night.
AT 80 minutes after O'Clock, evening, Sundays.
TRAINS LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON
At minutes after o'clock in the morning.
At Is minutes before O'Clock, morning.
At 10 minutes after o'clock, morning.
At l5 minutes after 10 o'clock, morning.
At 10 minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
At 2 o'clock, afternoon.
At 80 minutes after 8 o'clock, afternoon.
At minutes before o'clock, afternoon.
At o'clock, afternoon.
At 7 o'clock, evening
At 10 o'clock, night
At Is minutes after II O'Clock, night.
At 8 minutes after O'CLOCK morning, Sundays
At 10 o'clock, night, Sundays
s,t 10 minutes after II o'clock. night, Sundays.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINdToN FOR New CASTLE.
At 0 minutes after O'Clock, morning.
AT 25 minutes before IL o'clock, morning.
AT minutes before O'Clock, afternoon.
AT 25 minutes before o'clock, e7ening
TRAINS LEAVE NEw CASTLE FOR WILMINGTON.
AT 80 minutes after 7 o'clock. morning.
At minutes after O'Clock, morning,
At 30 minutes after O'Clock, afternoon.
AT Is minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
STEAMBOAT ARIEL.
Leaves Wilmington at 80 minutes after 6, morn.
ing.
Leaves Philadelphia at 2, afternoon.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22

Il
QuARIEnMAsrRR GgsERALs OFnoE,
,vnth.,, WAaHlNarON, D. c., August "a, 1865.
SEPTEMBER, to the hlgheit bidder, at The time and
places named below, vlz
NEW YORK.
New York city, Tuesday Of each week, 100 Horses each
New York city, Thursday of each week. 200 Mules each
PENNSYLVANIA.
nh1delpha, Thursday of each week. 100 Horses each
Philadelphia, Saturday septembsr . and WedneAda,
day. a''N '"e''-''''' iV' niu'e' "a" "
Pittsburgh, Thursday and Friday of each week. TO
september ,,e ~ Inclusive, 100 Mules each day.
ds "''lspurs' Tuesday Of each woek 1850 Mules each
4'l Maneh chunk, Thursday, September 4 200 Mules.
Iaann lu'aiiy, September IL, I5U Mules.
ule9nsDurg, Thursday, September 1, 1850 Horses
heading Ihursday September H. aOO Mules
-'''"'"a ihurHdhyi september IS, 100 Horses.
INDIANA.
,ndanapols September II, 49, 10, 25 81 and 49, 100
Indianapolis, September 49, ID. and &c. I6o Mules each
Jhlsaso' September s. 40, 49, 81 %, 80, 15O Mules
cais.ga September a. 6, Is, 20. 22 3D. 40 Horses
DELAWARE.
wilmington Friday Of each week I5J Mule each day.
day "'sA' 1OV "O's'S ea'i
NEW JERSEY
Ifenlon' Tuesday, September 8, lbO Mules
I'enton Tuesday. September 10, 16O MnlsF.
MARYLAND
baltimore, rhursiiy, September 7, 100 Mules
baltimore, Thursday, September q, $50 Mules
MISSOURI.
81. Louis, Thursday, september T. and Tpssdav and
ihrAuaY oil each week thereafter, 200 Mules each W.
KANSAS.
i, For Leagenworth, commencing Tuesday, septem ler
~ anu continuing thereafter at such times as the Dep OF
Vnartefmaster may desgnate, 1000 Mules.
GIEsBoRo, D. c.
day. ''' 'N''
No sales of Mules will take place at
WASHINGTON, d. Q.
The animals to be sold in September are superior to
any heretofore offered TO the public The maioritY or
them are sound and servlceable
expected that al his Of sales all The erpis
Government animals gn be disposed nc BuVerf should
chdss. fF~S - F
Animals will be sold singly.
Sales to commence at 10 A. NJ.
Terms cash, in Unitei staiss currency.
JAMHS A. RKIN
brevet brigadier General in chaIge
"uB-V'iot First Division, O. NJ. @. o.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-22

God knows what keys in the human soul
to touch, in order to draw out its sweetest and
most perfect hamonies. They may be the
minor strains of sadness and sorrow; they
may be the loftier notes of joy and gladness;
God knows where the melodies ofour nature
are, and what dicipline will call them forth,
Some with plaintive songs must walk in lowly
wales of life's weary way; others in loftier
hymns shall sing of nothing but joy, as they
thread the mountain-tops of life; but they all
unite without discord or a jar, as the ascend
ing anthem of loving and believing hearts
finds its way into the chorus of the redeemed
in heaven.