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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
Personal Items.

Mrs Moses Hubbard, Of Wheeiock.
VT, wove, on the first day of last month.
two and half yards of linen. double
work, in two and half hours. She tar.
ries in this generation as an example of
what women used to be.
AT gay party in Mount Zion, ILL.,. a
few evenings since, a beautiful young
lady suddenly exclaimed, "Oh, am so
SICK ~ and fell dead. A physician who
was present, after an examination. an.
nounced that her death was caused b,
tight lacing.
There is family in Detroit of quite
unusual composition. The father and
mother have each been married three
times and have had children by each mar
rlage' and all are now living happily to-
gether under one roof-six sets of chill.
dren.
Among the passengers lately arrived at
Plymouth, England, from Melbourne, is
"Johnny Day, champion pedestrian of
Australia. nine years of age, three feet
ten inches in height. and ffty-four pounds
in weight. He visits England to walk
against any man or boy"
A young Kentucky giant, named Bud
Bates, is seven feet high and weighs three
hundred and forty pounds.
In Salem (Mass) a woman was sen.
fenced on the 9th of February to the
House of Correction for three months
In four days after she gave birth to n
child; and four days later she took a walk
through town, stealing two sets of Jewell
ry TWO handkerchiefs, straw bonnet
ana two pieces of alpaca, all at different
places. The next day she went into dn.
res! for three years.
A young wife lately left her husband of
sixty in Michigan, took $500 ofbis money
went TO syracuse, and picked up lover,
oought him new suit of clothes. snd
pretty soon took the clothes and left him
Az last accounts the two men were in
company, looking after the woman.
A very singular and sad event has ham.
pened in connection with an election in
France. Four candidates competed far
the office of Counsellor General, at Nh.
gron, in the department of Landes and
M. Fabien Lacaze, advocate and mavor
OF Daozit, gentleman twenty.six Years
., age was selected by large majority.
M Aacaze was at Vichy at the time Of
the election and he died within tbe
hour In which the result was announced
AT the commencement of Iowa Col.
lege, at Grinnell, Iowa, the bonororv A.
gree of L. L. D., was conferred unon
Edwin NJ Stanton, Secretary of War md
on Senator James W. Grimes.
a man in Cass township, Iowa. was
taken from his bed, gagged, choked, and
beaten with rods, his wife's teeth knocked
out and his daughter maltreated fine
other night, by dozen men, beeause in
their estimation, he was "bt.d neighbor .
A Swedish Priest named Lindbark has
Iee'l convicted of poisoning people with
me sacramental wine, and executed. Fla
asserted throughout the trial that tLe
murdered persons were either incurables
II were in other ways likely to become
lurdens on his parish, and that II was
OF the purpose of relieving it of the bur.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01


Says the Norristown Detendcr, as We
are about going to press we learn from
reliable authority, that on Wednesday ev-
ening week, most horrible murder was
committed in Montgomery township
The particulars are as follows; Joseph
Webster, son of VIM. Webster, asked of
the father the loan of horse and wagon,
for the purpose of visiting q neighboring
store, which request the father refused,
upon which the son picked up an axe
near at hand, and struck the father on
the head, splitting the forehead and max
ing fearful cash. The father fingered
till Saturday, when death put an end to
his sufferings. The son, fiend in hu-
man form, is married we believe. After
committing the terrible deed he made his
escape and we understand is still at large.
We are unable to give any more particu-
lars of the horrible affair in this issue.
A movement is on foot by colored men
to purchase the Charleston Mercury and
publish it as an anti-slayery Journal
Some progress has been made, and money
is being subscribed with a good prospect
of success.
President johnson and family took a
trip on the Potomac on the 29th.
The rebel ram Stonewall is said to have
been delivered to our government by the
Cuban authorities. She remains in Cuba
until the yellow fever has decreased.
More than $4,000 applications for Of
fees are filed in the Treasury Department
at Washington, accumulated since the
war. The Department employs about
5000 clerks and eopysts
Vessels are quarantined at Palermo
Sicily, owing to the cholera.
The steamship City of New York, from
Queenstown on the goth, passed Cape
Race on the 9th. The elections in Eng
land still absorb popular attention. TIL,
Liberals have thus far gained 1S mem
bers, The steamship Great Eastern ar
rived off Valentia on the 18th. The
cholera in Egypt is abating. The French
Prince Imperial is convalescent.
In New York, on Saturday, the ther
mometer stood at 80 degrees at noon. Al
Fortress Monroe, on Friday, the mercury
denoted los in the shade.
About two hundred pardons were grant
ed last week.
The Navy Agency at Washington haI
been abolished, and Paymaster has beer
ordered TO perform the duties.
Col. VIM. B. Thomas, Collector of tn,
Port, Edward Wallace, Naval Officer, ant
E. Reed Myer, Surveyor, Philadelphia
have been reappointed
General Grant and family arrived a
Boston on Saturday, and were greeted
with much enthusiasm.
The New York Central Railroad freipb
house at Batavia was burned on Saturday
Loss $50, 900.
The municipal election in Richmond
on the 25th, passed of very quietly. N
a sturtevant was chosen Mayor.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
CITY MATTERS.

RE-Halleck's words, "Nono know thee but ia
love thee, none name thee but to praise" NAV
Dc fairly applied to PhalOu's "Night- Bloomipg
Cereus." No one who once uses the perfume
ever relinqushes it, and rosy lips are never
sseairS of commencing and recommending ii.
Sold everywhere '''
- EuREKA PATENT GLASS JAR, FOR PREseRytNo
FRUIT IN PERFECTLY FREsH STATE.-Tbe sune-
rorlty Of this Jar over others now in use, con-
sls's IN its great simplicity, perfect reliability
10 keeping fruit, and the extraordinary eose
WIN which 1t is sealed and opened
~ y opened by simply taking hold of the lin
OIL rubber and drawing down, EIereupon the air
rushes IN, thereby relieving the atmospheric
perfect ease WIN
dol, an who have examined this Jar pronounce it
JAHRs c. PIcKELs
2lS Market st., Wilmington. Del.
Sole Agent for Wilmington,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01

What was bis persevering purani, ~
one extended assault upon her bonor 'eats oul
How can any one read those coiai,
calculating, non -committal appeals ~
ner aHections, her passions withou, fa'i "nlIl,
ne VINO penned them intended ber ths lug "b 'nN
possloie injury which one human h.ise'l s'eA'e'l
.nnict upon anotler-an injury Ia wh;ss eia
taxing away Of her natural life wonld Ia'ua Tho
benefaoiion This is certainly tbs nave daSe o''u
oy the jury, and the cue to that vsrdi", ,sW asen
hnds lis plea 30 deeply bedded in m" winch winch
nearI That the unhappy girl felt ber pOpuf
only assaulted, but seriously comnron;.Ni JHu, no'
very. apparent She was no doubt ednaal 70
the Irish idea Of female virtue which ba,i. 10
"a maiden and flower cannot ba ,a'Ia ,au
without being bruised" 'u'aed
reinaps no other nation holds femals n..,,.
IN 80 nigh estimation, and the national SANITY r1lly
ID Ihat every woman is the guardian Of bss a
nonor and when she fails to presor,. .'a
uhsuulel, public sentiment rather demand, ~, u
ing her 'A " ulsoNn'
The fate Of the mother and babo du,..,,
described by Pollock, is what tbs IrisL IiILOuusJ
sentiment feels to be but Just exnia,on !, pups
crime One of their poets expresses tSss,as ~ aa
ment thus: s''' eaeAu
"Whon lovely woman stoops to fOllv
And finds too late that men betrsy
what charm can soOthe her melancSnl,s
what art can wash her stain awavs
The only way her guilt to cover.
To hide her shame from every evc
10 bring repentance to her lover
And wiring his bosom, s-to deli
Every respectable Irish girl Is brougb, r..
l anWtNa
hoer OF her being, and with keen sense nj
oh'y oil tnat dlshonor recognized by law. bnt
every approach to 1t and having been wOo,
and won to receive tho oaress of a lover a. ~,
aihanced husband must feel not only dass,,si
but dishonored. Does not every Instinct ~ 'n,
nature teach us that woman thus betravsS I,
lees worthy to become the wife and motbs, a
honorable menY The petals of thai bnm,s
Hover are bruised-its purity marred-insf,ss,
ably stained. We have none too much of M,
nice sense OF female honor, and the Press sbnnli
stop and think before writing down the little :,
have. '''' "
AS for the decision of. the jury being an opu
invitation to murder, it is all moonshine. Wbe
respectable woman would wlliully place berssl
in position to have her love letters read /,
court and published in all the papersi Wb,
hope could any but respectable woman have II
escaping the extreme penalty Of the Law,
When any woman undertakes to follow Mar
Harris's example she will require a clear record
and as for those men who may have provide
such correspondence as that Of Burroughs t
posthumous publication, if they were ali shot
tomorrow the number of men capable Of bearn,
arms would not be greatly diminished, and tdl
world sustain no loss.
JANE @. SwissHRN.
Washington, July 23, 1865.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
-
THE MARY HARRIS AcouIrrAL.

10 The Editor Of The N. Y. Tribune
SIN; Speaking of the Mary Harris oass g8,
Ne'e. FORK Times says: -"
"Ihe man may really have been guilty neitbe,
SI a crime against her person, an assault upon
in ner honor' nor On Offense against her feelings
II she ls seized by a fancy that his course Of
conduct toward her is not such as she had
anticipated from his addresses, she may kill him
upon hotlce or without notice. If man ia
murdered by member Of the opposite sex in
any Oh ,ne cases supposed, or in almost anv
supposable case whatever, she is almost certai1
~ ~ escape not only the extreme penalty Of the
law but any penalty whatever"
among the many unadysed comments Of tbe
press, TINS Is the most inconslderate have seen
although the general tone is unfortunate. an3
suoh as might cause serious alarm if one eonIJ
forget tue comments on the Sickles acouittaI
Ihe assurances of immunity for murder vsra
quite equal In that case 10 those which ha.o
neen called out by the late decision, vet we do
not hnd that the crime was greatly Increased hv
that verdict on the liberal interpreta,ion 10y ~
10 It BY the guardians of the public morols ~
ihe contrary, people here think ii had 4 salu,orn
ignuehee II, as check 10 the causes of murder.
would IL not be better now to use the occasion
sainse tae cause Of their killing, than BY making
hgnt matter OF that cause 10 debage publie
aen'llnen' ana lower the standard Of the founda
uons Il,, Of national honor-female purityY
una1 man or woman with correct sentimenta
On ,his vital question, can feel that Burrou0hs |
honor :" N' '''SD
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
THANKs.-Hon. George Read Riddle,
will please accept our thanks for valuable
and important public documents.

DELAWARE PEACH CRoP,-The yield
OF pea ehes in this State, we are informed,
is very abundant, although the fruit is not
as large as in past seasons. Thousands
OF baskets are now being forwarded daily
to Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
On Thursday and Friday last TWEEN ty-six
car loads arrived at Jersey City each day.
There is no part of the country where
this delicious fruit is produced equal to
Delaware. We have for several years
past almost exclusively supplied the cas-
tern market, and the trade is rapidly in.
creasing We also send thousands of
quarts of berries to the same markets.
Our little State is truly the "garden
spot of the Middle States.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01

a REBEL FAMILY AT CARLISLE SPRrHos-THRY
ARB OFFENDED ny THE DISPLAY OF rHE srsRs
An, nNp oIairhs:-I Carlisle Herald learns that
the family of Judge Ould, late rebel oomm;sN
sloner OF exchange, who have been for soms
time boarding at the Carlisle Springs, left tbs
other day IN quite hufy. The cause Of Of
fence was that, on the 4th inst, Mr.. Woods tbs
proprietor of the Springs, had his house deco
rated with quite a display Of national aags
ana since then, ut various times, the buntine
mas been floating from the house.top. This bas
eeen constant source Of annoyance to the
tamiy OF the redoubtable Judge, aud the affair
eliminated finally this week in their leaving The
psaoe ps IN 1'gn dudgeon, much to the qualification
OF every loyal person in the community.
Ine supreme insolence aud audaoity of these
persons whose every hour Of liberty is an evi-
asuce Of the gracious clemenoy of our Govern
ment, in thus insulting the glorious aae which
protects them, is almost beyond conception, Il
would seem as though gratitude was az upbsard
o, oI virtue with them, and mercy an attribute
they have no conception Of We are well lid Of
their presence. VI
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01

den OF their presence that he became
guilty Of the series of crimes.
Nearly two hundred applications for
pardon were received on Thursday at the
Attorney Generals Office, among them
the petitions of the rebel generals Dick
Taylor and ROddy. who appeared in per.
son to urge their claims.
Gen. E. Kirby Smith and party were
captured by the Governor of Saltillo, at
Piedras Negras, Mexico, on the 4th of
July, with A pieces of artillery, 900 new
rifles, and IS loaded wagons.
The Hon Gustavus A. Henry, formerly
of Clarksyille, Tenn, and more recently
of the rebel Senate is an applicant for
pardon. He left home in the full glow
of vigorous manhood, but four years have
made him an old, gray-haired man.
Hon. Horace Maynard has been nom
mated for Congress in the Knoxville,
Tenn, district.
Bishop Potter's remains left San Fran
cisco for the east on the 18th.
Governor Holden, of North Carolina,
has recovered from his recent illness. 1t
is reported that papers which openly de-
nounce the government are springing up
all through the State.
General Robert E. Lee is now sojourn.
ing at the Clifton House, Niagara Falls
General Grant had reception at the
Union Hotel, Saratoga, on Thursday
night.
General Thomas has written to Gov
Brownlow, of Tennessee, that he is only
awaiting report in reference to the cas-,
of Emerson Etheridge, and il he is guilty
of the language ascribed to him he il
clearly amenable to the. military law
Attention has been called to speeche
made by other parties, and they are undel
consideration. The Governor is assured
that he will be fully sustained in carrying
out the policy of the national and Stat,
governments.
A note from Jackson, Mississippi, con
tains the following expression recent,
used by Governor Sharkey, of Missis
sippi, who, being asked if he had an,
objection to its publicity, said he haC
not as it truly stated his sentiments {"
have lost all the negroes had, some sev
enty or eighty in number, in this war
but, so help me God, would not cast
vote to restore the institution of slavery.
John NJ. Bolts is said to have realized
a large fortune during the rebellion from
tobacco speculations.
Senator Chandler, of Detroit, has al
income of $4,000. He has made It al
in dry goods and real estate He uset
to be school-master in New Hampshire.
Mrs. Lincoln is living in perfect seclu
sion at the Hyde Park hotel, seven mile
from Chicago, while her son Robert i
completing his studies in the city.
Henry Keyes, Postmaster at Holder
ness, died from the effects of q dose o
arsenic on the oath. He had lost an arm
in battle, and since his return has bee
very Respondent.
George f. Robinson, the soldier whc
saved Secretary Stewards life, was married
on the 18th instant, at Springfield, Me
He has also been presented with farm
out West, and may now settle down and
enjoy himself, with "reminiscences of hii
desperate encounter with Payne to en-
liven his winter evenings
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01

FALL IN PRIcEs.-We notice that the
fhlladelphia papers state the prices of
necessaries of life and luxuries had a
downward tendency in the markets of that
city on Saturday last We trust that
the same desirable change will soon take
place in our markets. At present, how
ever, the prices remain about as high as
they were when gold was at premium of
100 per cent.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01

RECOVERY OF THE Warren OF Coz, ULRIe
DAHLaREN. Several days since Capt. Hoffman.
chief Of the Military Police, received information
which justified him in the belief that certain
parues Ia this city were in possession of facts in
regard to the whereabouts of the watch tsLsn
rom Col. Uric Dshlgren's body after his death,
on Friday last, Capt. Hoffman arrested a man
IA ,his city, and upon examination, conolusiyely
proved that the accused knew all about where
.h .he watch was. He being released on bail in
au,h Vi Sz'OoO until the watch was produced.
norman, and is now in his possession. Il
appears that the watch was taken from the body
OF Ooi. Dahigren by Lieut.. Hart, commandinS
the detachment which ambuscaded Col. DabI0rsn.
ana ana py mart turned over to other parties for
all hope given up Of its recovery. The obsin
bears evidence of being broken in The eTcitemsnt
o. the moment while tearing it from the body'-
Norfolk (PG.) Post
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
From the Jefferson city (Mo.j Times, July q +.
a Terrible Family Tragadv

An awful occurrence took place on Inst Fridav
In 81. Clair county. Two brothers. John eni
I'm Higgins, who had lately been mustered out
OF the United States service, went togetber IN
mill, where they remained together nearly oil
day. They were both married men, and lvcI
near together Returning home in the eyening
ihey stopped at the house of their mother n
short distance from where they lived. It mn
pears that the wife of john llie.in. n43 n,.
mother had been engaged in u fnmiy quarrel.
IN consequence OF which John was greatly on
ragged and embttered against his mother. After
the brothers had been short time Mt their
mothers house, John began to use violent Inn.
guqge, abusing and threatening his mother
anu hnally made m attempt to kill her. using n
bowie-knife, with which he stabbed her ,wn or
three times about the neck and breast. Tiff i'm.
meaiately intertered to protect her. when Nj.
brother turned upon him, drawing his revolver
ana hiring at him three or four times in rnnid
succession, the last of which wounded him
slightly in tho left arm. Tiff returned the fra
with better aim, shooting his brother through
the heart and killing him Instantly. After
caring for bis mother, he wont to Osceola ond
delivered himself to the authorities. Mrs Hies
gins is said to he morlnly wounded. II Il
thought that Tiff Higgins will lose his mind
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
Barnum's Perseveranoe.

Barnum's Perseverance,
NY THE BARD OF TOW ER HALL
,Iis strange, past debate,
What n sOrrowful fate
On Museums attends,
snug one, in this town,
Some years since was burnt down,
To the grief of its friends.
And then Gotham's great show
In the samc way must 60,
Made ruin complete.
But let happen what will,
lis hard Barnum to kill,
By the shock OF defeat.
lie has sent to explore
Foreign countries, for more
Curlosities strange.
Dead or living; nor yet
Will his agents forget
Through this nation to range,
lie has offered, some say,
Quite huge sum to pay
For man, short or tall,
Who did ever repent
That for clothing he went
To our wonderful HALL
Our stock being constantly repleuished b,
large daily additions, we are enabled to offer
large assortment Of al kinds, styles, and size
of clothing at the lowest possible prices.
TOWER HALL,
No. blS Market STREET,
BENNETT Co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
lPron tbs sunday DlspAtch.l
Charge of the Dutch Brigade"
by vESisoN.

Down the street-Down the street.
Down the street-onward
Into the beer saloon
Rushed the Six Hundred
Onward the Dutch Brigade
"Ein glass of beer !" they said
Into the beer saloon
Rushed the six hundred
Onward the Dutch Brigade /
was there u man dismayed Z
Not though each "Teuton" knew
His drinks" " ere numbered
Theirs not 70 make reply;
Theirs not TO reason why
Theirs but to drink or die
Into the beer saloon
Rushed the Six hundredA
Lager to the right of them,
"Sweitzer" to the left Of them,
Cheese and beer around them,
Quietly slumbered.
Shouting with jeers aud yells,
While faster the barman sells,
Quickly the lunch d:spels;
sin in the beer saloon
Rushed the six hundred
Loudly they call for beer
Greenbacks rise high in air
"lwei glass over hero :"
Whilst bartender wondered
10 get served they toll
Midst noise and turmoil
Aud the poor topper,
Not having "airy red"
Thought he hhd blundered
Sadly he left the place,
But not tho six Hundred
Beer was to right of them,
Beer was to left of them,
Beer all around them,
And yet they had blundered
Stormed they with curses we'll
When they heard the awful knell,
"No more beer to sell %
Dadly they wished for more
with legs weak and heads sore,
Staggering out they come,
All that was left of them
Scattered Six Hundred
How fast their mem'ries fade
AS fast asleep they laid
All, the world wondered
10 come policemen fast,
Carry them of at last,
Well soaked Six Hundred
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
The Money Market.

The following quotations were furnished sby
X. r. Robinson Co., Bankers, corner of Fourth
and Market streets, Rt two o'clock yesterday
afternoon -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01

assUINE WrT.-Ths Mormon ladies, it is said
generally marry Young.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
DIED

DIED.
McLEAR.-on the 9th instant, EEEAtsTH'
daughter of John P. and Amelia F. MoLsarl
aged 10 months,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-01
june 6.tf

CnISA, GLASS AND QuEEsswARR sropr -
JonE McMARrN, dealer in CnlNA. glass ond
QuEENswARE, N W. Corner OF TniRp AND
ShiPLrY STREETS. WILMINGTON, DELawAnr
only one square west Of Market street, invites
attention to his stock of English and French
China, Fine and Common Crockcry, Glassware,
%c, by the set or single piece Knives and
Forks; Castors, etc, and substantial white
Granite Ware, suitable for Hotels, Steamers md
Vessels. Call and examine, before purchasinr
elsewhere. June "a 2 mos
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

CUNDAY BOAT FOR KEyPORT, FLIZABErHPORT
y Union Landing Rossvnle TotenyilIc, Chnwood and
Perth Amboy The steamer CHICoPEE leaves for the
above places Sunday at A. M from 20 North
river between Barclay and Robinson streets Returning
leaves Keyport at NJ Fare 10 Keyport and Clifwood
80 cents; Intermediate andnss rs cents Refreshmsps ON
orb
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

HEATH HOUSE, sCHoOLEY's MOUNTAIN SPRINGS,
n J Is open for visitors II is reached by Morris and
Essex railroad TO Hackc,tsown thence three miles BY stage
T.. Is. COLEMAN.
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

JIUGUENOT SPRINGS HOTEL-ORANGE COUNTY,
Il Erie Rairoad.-Ths summer resort is open for
the reception OF guests Board from $40 TO $l2a week.
GEO. WILKES, Proprietor
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

SofJNrRY BoARD-AT rALLMAN, 4. COUNTY, ~
u York; large Rooms with sood Board ~ Hry,
where there are no other boarders 10 st " etgAe per
sous within ~ hours ride New York. Address IL J.
Tallman Tallman. N. Y.
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

I1oR SALEM TwENTY-FIRS STREET, OPPOSITE
II the theological Seminary handsome four story brown
23x in good order, and contains all i'm
provements Paror Furniture 70 60 with it, Immediate
Pine
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

DOR sALE-A VERY DESIRABLE COTTAGE RESI-
dence with nearly three lots OF ground situated y on,
of the choicest locations Bergen Heghts price $500
cash. Immediately Apply to JOHN PLAT
opposite Court House. Hudson City n. j. or STOCKWELl
4 &EMERSON. Is Ann street.
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

MT. PLEASANT HOUSE. LAKE MOHEGAN, IS NOW
1Sl oycn for the reception of boarders Address VIM.
Jones, Pcekskiu.
The New York herald., 1865-07-02

ANDS-TO ALL WANTING FARMS--LARGE AND
IL thriving settlement of vneand; mild climate; 80 miles
Philadelphia railroad rich SOIL producing large
20 tracts at s2o per acre payable within four
yeaIs good business opening; good society hundreds
scting and making improvements Apply 10 CHARLES X
LANDS, Postmaster, Fneland Lands township Let
sent free.