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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
pREsENTIMENr OF DANGER


On Monday afternoon, about six O'Clock, as
the freight and passenger accommodation train
was going into Syracuse, an accident occurred
which might have heen attended with serious
results. The switch was not changed according
to signals, and the train, which was under good
headway dashed into another train, piliug two
of the oars over the engine in most dangerous
way, Fortunately, there was time to reverse
the engine and whistle for brakes, and the mo-
menium Of the train WAS speedily checked, or
further damage might have been done. The
engineer was Mr.. Alvin Pugsley, of this city,
aud both he aud the fireman escaped without
injury beyond few slight bruises. The new
engine " No. 25O" WAS, however, badly damaged,
while the two cars were total wreck, piece Of
one of them being thrown several feet, and mar
rowly missing some workmen who were standing
near.
We learn that on the morning before the aeoi-
dent, Mr. Pugsley had strange and unaccount-
able presentiment that he was to be placed in
some peril, though he could scarcely say what
it was, and be has been OH the Central road
several years, with remarkable exemption from
accident. He mentioned this feeling TO his wife,
and said he had rather not 20 out that day If he
had some one TO take his place on the engine
At one Of the stations fororn little boy asked
for free ride TO reach his home. Mr.. Pugsley
felt so strangely coming danger that be would
not allow him 10 ride on the engine, but procured
place on one of the passenger cars instead.
At another place he met an intimate friend whom
he had not seen in many years, but after ex-
changing few words, Mr.. Pugsley bssought
him to take seat in the cars. He even ex-
pressed wish that the fireman should leave
but this was impracticable. Fortunately no one
was hurt, but had either his friend or the little
boy been with him on the engine, it would have
been almost miracle If some or ell of them had
not been killed The coincidence Of the accident
with the strange presentiment felt by Mr.. Pugs-
ley, s subject of curious interest-ROehester
Union, July %.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

ohise There IN no State of Georgia. We are
now about to reconstruct State out Of the frags
ments which are left When the President is
every day giving the right to men to vote who
should never more have a vote, and says he has
no right to give the black man, who was ever
loyal and true, the right, We know it Is because
OF the latent eaven that is in him, received from
slavery and its associations.
Ii the work is not we'll done now 1t will have
to be done over again. do aver, from personal
observation, that the negroes, except on the large
cotton plantations remote from towns, are bet
ter qualified to exercise the right Of franchise
than tne poor class of whites. A large majority
OF the white Inhabitants are of this poor class
NO one OF them ever saw a school house, and not
one IN hundred con read or write. These men
all followed the lead of the rich, aud are rebels.
they will argue vehementy in their ignorance,
Tor slavery though none of them ever owned a
slave. 1t is not proposed to disfranchise this
class, and now. in the name of God, and for the
sake oil humanity, give the right of franchise to
the black man. In no other way can recon-
struction he settled on a basis Of equal and exact
Justice In no other way eau peace and tran
guilty come to the people of the South, and the
turbulent waters, everywhere troubled, be made
calm. In the name of the hundreds of thousands
slain, let this question now he settled, 80 that
nothing shall ever arise to again disturb the
pence and prosperity of this Union. Methought
while walking over the battle fields | could hear
tue voices of the thousands slain, who lay slum-
bcrng beneath my feet /" oh, let not our lives
have been sacrificed in vain. Reconstruct on
the basis of even and exact justice to all men.
Then will God smile on and bless, and make
happy all who live under the broad folds Of the
Stars and Stripes. Then will the angels reach
down, saying TO you, as they take you by the
hand, Brothers, come up higher"
IRwRLIyH
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
FROM THE INDIAN TERRITORY.
SEVERE FIGHTING FOR TWO DAYS.

Foar LARMIE. July 27 One Thousand Chey-
ennes, Sioux, Arrapahoes. Black Feet, aud a
lew Camanohes, attacked Platte Bridge Station,
on the the telegraph road, on Tuesday last. The
garrison numbered less than 250, and the Agh,
lasted two days, resulting in heavy loss to the
Indians. The loss on our side was Lieutenant
Collins and one man killed, and thirty-four
wounded.
The Indians ieireated TO the west tearing
down the telegraph poles and destroying the
wires. A note was picked up on the battle
hed written by white prisoner recently cap
tured on the South Platte. which says the
Indians 10 not want peace, but are fighting for
all time that we had killed one Of their chiefs
In the tight, and that they expected reinforce
ments.
The body of Lieutenant Collins was horribly
mutilated, his hands and feet being cut off, his
throat cut aud his heart torn out His body
was pierced by more than one hundred arrows
There seems to be not the slightest disposition
on the part Of the Indians for peace, which can
only be obtained by severely Furnishing them.
One Of the Powder River columns s now
moving to join the force from Platte Bridge,
which is following the Indians. 1t is stated that
NIL the troops intended for the Indian expedi.
tions would have been in the field long ago had
not the contractors failed to deliver supplies
according to the terms of their contracts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

CONFESSIONS OF IsFIDELITY.-" seem." says
Hume, "atfrighted and confounded with the
solitude in which am placed by my philosophy.
When look abroad, on every side l see dispute,
contradiction and distraction. When turn my
eyes inward, ! and nothing but doubt and iguo-
rance. Where am l or what am From
what do derive my existence To what con-
dition shall l returnS l am confounded with
questions l begin to fancy myself 10 very
deplorabe condition, environed with darkness
on every side"
Voltaire says: The world abounds with
wonders, also with victims In man is more
wretchedness than in all other animals put to-
gether." How did he judge of itf By his own
heart He adds: Man loves life, yet he knows
he must die; spends his existence in diifusIug
the mlseries he has sufered-cutting the throais
of his fellow creatures for pay-cheating and
being cheated. The bulk of mankind are nothing
more than crowd of wretches, equally crimi-
nal, equally unfortunate. ! wish had never
been BORN"
Hear what St. Paul says ~ have fought q
good 6ght, have finished my course, have
kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for
me crown Of righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous Judge, shall give me at that
day"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

PRAYER AND LAzlEEss.-H. W. Beecher, in
one of his recent lecture.room talks remarke ed
that even prayer is often made an argument"
of aEiness. For instance, a person fnls that
his temper is a source of great trouble to him
and if you divest his prayer of it's reverential
character, it amounts to about this;
"Lord, my temper gives me vast deal of
inconvenience, and it would be great task
for mo to correct it and wilt thou be pleased
to correct 1t for me, that | may get along ea-
sier fn
And il prayer was answered under such cir
cumsanCes, independent of the action of natural
law, it would be paying a premium on indo-
ence. If, therefore, thing ls accessible to a
person-if by proper exertions or inquiry he
can compass it himself-it is not supposed that
God will turn aside from the natural laws by
which he has made provision for the supply OF
this very want, to give 1t to the man in special
manner.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
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The instruction given here OF the most practical and
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shown by the fact that during the past year nearly seven
hundred students were in attendance and also by the
readiness with which Its graduates secure lucrative
situations, and the large number Of applications made
to the College for them,
Ihe course OF instruction includes
BOOKKEEPING,
which Is taught all It's departments and
JUST as II s praetced by the best accountants and busl
ness men, Each student opens, writes out and closes
several set OF books adapted TO the various branches
in makes o9t IN proper iorm the various papers used
IA business such as Promissory Notes Receipts, Ae
11nl n1 currents, Account eales Business Letters
balance Sheets &C.. and Is Instructed in the large
variety Of transactions and Of ofbuslness life
PENMANsHIP.
which Is important to every business man. receives
especial attention. and the method Of instruction pursued
mere well calculated to make elegant rapid penmen
COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC,
including Interest Profit and Loss, Averaging Accounts
&e Is taught in Its shortest and most ap
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hhFKl NoTFs are included in the OF Instruction.
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both w Sound and Paper taught by one ofhe best
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department. has been opened for the reception of
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Increasing demand for competent operators offers IN.
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AS Instruction is given to each student sepArAtely
those who wish to enter any particular branch can DO
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The time usually required for the complete Counting
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handsome Diploma, with the seal Of the inst tuition at
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Students are received At time and are Instructed
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E5.CRITTRADRSa series Of Practical TreAses on BOOK
kEEPINdi and JUDGR SHARwooDs lectures before the
Students on Commercial Law, for sale at he College
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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
GENERAL LEE APpRov rs GUERRILLA WAnrApv

GENERAL LEE APPRoV Es GUERILLA WARFARE
The following letter from Lee to Moseby was
captured last spring by Que of our officers, and
shows that the horrible atrocities committed bv
guerillas bad the approval of the former:
Head quarters ATmy Of Northern Prgiaia, SEP
tembsr, 1864 Lieutenant Colonel John 4,
MOseby, Commanding, &c.-Uolonel; Your re.
port OF the operations of your command from
the lst of March to the lIth Of September is re.
ceiyed,
am much grat6ed by the activity and skill
you have displayed, and desire to express NV
lhapks to yourself and the brave officers and
men Of your command for their valuable service
TO the country.
The smallness of your loss in comparison
with the damage inflicted upon the enemy Is
credtabc TO your own judgement and to the in.
telligebce and courage Of those who executed
your orders. / hope you will continue to harass
The enemys troops as much as possible, and
restrain his efforts TO exercise civil authority in
the counties in which you are operating. / en-
close copy Of letter written come ii me since.
in case the original should not have reached
yoI, and call your attention to the instructions
II contains.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
r. E. LEE, General.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
LRwRLLTH.

MARRIED ny PRoxY.-0ne of the members of
the 10Sd United States Colored Troops was to
have been married recently to blooming coored
damsel of Savannah, but just as the arrange
ments for the nuptials were nearly completed
his regiment was ordered to Fort Pulaski, and
the expeclant bridegroom had to leave with it.
He wrote to his espoused, informing her that he
was too good soldier to stay behind, and that
therefore postponement was unavoidable
Shortly after he sent another letter from the
fort, stating that it would probably be long
time before he could attend personally to the
matrimonial affair, and that, on the whole, as
the preparations might not keep and should not
be wasted, he would delegate his groomsman to
represent him in the ceremony, reserviug to
himself the right to claim her as his wife when
he returned to Savannah, The wedding came
of as he suggested, -SaUaanah Herald
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
THE REBELLION-THE LOCALITY WHERE
ITS LAST GASP WAS GIVEN

rebel staff officer who accompanied JEFF.
Davis and his Cabinet in their flight from Rich
mond furnishes the New York Herald with an
account of the journey into the heart OF Georgia,
whence the rebel Government never emerged,
mud where it met its final collapse. Speaking
of Washington, Georgia, and what occurred
there, the officer says
1t is the quietost aud enuggest midland town
you can think of. All is in prime, promising
condition around IT, Vineyards, small but rich
in promise, corn-helds, onte, barley, and wheat,
and large fields Of sweet potatoes enoirole it for
mea. The town itself is thoroughly sylvan, of
the Southern village order, with few very fine
houses. The rebels had numerous stores there,
and good deal of ammunition, all destroyed.
1t was near this little town, and where met our
party, that the cavalry of Duke and Wheeler
insisted on appropriating as much as they could
of the Mexican dollars which formed the bulk
of the Davis Treasury
1t was here that Mr. Mallory, going right
through the Federal soldiers, left his President,
horses, and baggage, and boldly took the ''back
track" in the next train for Lagrange. Up to the
arrival here he had never left the side of Mr..
Davis
Now the FederAls were all around-iH front,
rear, and fank--and there was no use of a navy
its Secretary accompanied Louis Wigfall, and
ran his risks "amid the foe rather than where
tue foe was seeking him and his party. He left
Wgfall in Atlanta, where the Texas Senator
went an spree for few hours, and somehow
managed to evade danger.
1t was at Washington that the cabinet of MIR.
Davis ceased to have the shadow Of an existence.
1t was there that Benjamin stole himself away,
and ended the State Department, as Mallory had
the Navy. Reagan, as Postmaster General and
Treasury Secretary, was still on hand, but here he
resigned both functions. So was Breckinrdge !;
but now, as friend and companion in flight, not
as Secretary Of War. 1t was near there that
Mr.. Davis received the information of danger to
his wife, which precipilated, if it did not lead
to- bis capture.
In short, it was at and near Washington the
rebel Government died the death. Some of US
were rather struck with the circumstance. 1t is
not always that coincidence is thing of pure
accident. Providence has most insorutable ways
of exhibiting His purposes. Could there have
been anything out of the ordinary path Of
common coincidence in this fact We each
asked ourselves the question, some attaching
more importance to it than others.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

II. X. BRINdHURsT, DRUGGIST AND APoTHE-
CARY, 517 Market-next door to the corner of
Fourth sttCet-has just received and o6ers for
eale, large variety Of fancy articles, drugs,
medicines, chemicals, Patent medicines and
perfumery. Having lately Purchased iii New
York and Philadelphia at low prices, large
ossortmeOt Of hair brushes and tooth brushes,
combs, fancy extracts. cologne water, toilet
soaps, hair preparations, &C., he is prepared to
sell them Mt the original New York and Philadel.
phia retail prices. He keeps constantly on hand
large stock Of the most popular and most rela-
BILE Patent medicines, all Of which he guarantees
TO be the uLiy genuine, and warrants them
fresh and unadulterated. Ayers Sarsaparilla
and Cherry Pectoral, Jaynes Expectorant,
Jsynes Alternative, Carminative, Vemifuge,
and sanatve Pills Browns Essence of Ginger,
Husbands Magnssia, Browns Bronchial Troches,
Railways Ready Relief, Tobias Horse Liniment,
Roberts Horse Powder, Hunts Liniment, VOLTS
Sohnapps and brakes Plantation Bitters, war
ranted genuine and sold at reduced prices.
We would also call particular attention to his
family medicines, among which the following
preparations have been used for many years,
and can be relied on for their safe and efica-
cious cures: Bringhursts Cough Syrup, for
Coughs Colds and Asthma, is one OF the best
remedies known for diseases of the Lungs.
Bringhu.st's Dyspeptic Pills, an excellent rene
dy for Dyspepsia, Liv or Complaints, sc. Bring
hurst's Anti-Bilious Pills, popular and desi-
rable cure for Bilious Fevers, Jaundice, Costiye.
ness, Hoad-Aches, &c. Bringhurst's Blackberry
Compound, an invaluPble remedy for Cholie,
Cholera Morbus, Diarehon, Gripping Pains, and
Summer Complaints in children. Bringhursts
Kings Mixture, speedy and efticaoious appli-
cation for Pains, Bruises Rheumatism, Chill
blains, Frosted Feet, &c, and also Bringhurst's
Essence of Jamaica Ginger, the popular medi-
cine for Disordered StOmachs, Indigestion, and
Diarrhoe. This preparation of Ginger, unlike
those disagreesble and useless nostrums sold
under the same nme, is prepared only from the
genuine bleached Jamaica Ginger.
Hassons Compound Syrup of Tar, for Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Asthma, Sore Throat, and all
the affections Of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
26 cent per bottle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

EMIGRATION TO BRAEIL.-The New Orleans
Picayune says the talk Of emigratng to Brazil
emigTants being discontented Southern families.
The country to which the proposed emigrants
propose to go is the upper valley Of the Tecantius
River. whose chief seaport is Para. 1t is a
country similar to that watered by the Amazon.
The Picayune is of the opinion that the move
ment will not amount to much home ties are
too strong for any considerable emigration to
take place. The Texans are talking the same
way. We trust the Picsyune is correct in it's
conclusions. We hear the same tale here from
those who have lived at the South during the
war; and pioneer party will leave this city
early in August to report upon the opportunities
presented for emigration.-M Y. E1press.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad.
TIME TABLE.
COMMENCING Monday, JuIy 2alh, 1859.

u Trains Will leave Depot corner BROAD STREET AND
hnnSSaiNGroN AvENUE follows:
= GSfhhss TRAIN at AO5 A. M, (MondayB excepted }
100 Baltimore and Washlngtou stopping At Wilmngtea
u.salne' hAvre de Grace, Aberdeen, Psrrymans and
DELAWARE RAIL ROAD TRAIN at 1as A. NJ.
Ssnnaays exeeItsd,l for Salisbury Milford and Inter
WAY;MAIL TRAIN at Sis A. M. tsundays zcoptsdJ
for Sst%ore stopping at all regular stations
I1iN st 10 r ~ Sundays exceptod for
ton, Eis;oa, s5s Ps5ryyils s and aAyfs Dc Grace
hAPhEss TRAIN a. S05 p A. Sundays sKcspted,) for
Newark, Elkton, Northkas PSTyTiiis Hayrs a. drses
PeTrIyman's Kdgewood. Magnolia. and stsmmsrs Run
Washington stopping at Chester Wilmington, Nswarf
Kla5ton Norih,East Psrryvils, and HaVre Dc Gfaes.
Passengers for Fortress Monroe Norfolk CITY Point
aud Richmond will take the LIS p. NJ. Train.
WILMINGTON ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
Stopping at all satona betHesn Phiiadophis and Will
mingtsn.
Leave Phsdslphis at 545 10 10 NJ 2oo sao sOo
4were Railroad for Milford and intermediate stations
I1e o.oO Il M train runs to Psrryvlile.
~ SsaNe wilmington a. o4S 800 and e.so A. NJ, 200,
Train leaves Parryyille at $50 A. NJ. oonnocting at
Trains for New Castle leave PhiladelphiA At Tss snd
T9koUGa TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE
Leave Wilmington at l200 NJ, All. a3 and p.6k Pm,
CHESTER FOR PHILADELpHIA.
lie Lsays S Chester AZ ~ a. and lo.l4 A. NJ i2se 2As
From BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
p,ass 1s'e Ss We w A. nm M Way Mail iloP. NJ Re-
p. NJ. Express. ~ n~P'ssA' S-4S
TRAINS FOR BALTIMORE
Leave Chester at 1854 A. NJ, 100 and II.6OP NJ
Wilmington at 513, 9.85 A. NJ, ass 6o2 ana
1925 p. NJ. AN
SUNDAY TRAINA
m mEAtRkss TRAIN at 4O5 A. NJ, for Baltimore and
Warrington stopping at Wilmington PerryTis HsTrs
de Grace, Aberdeen, PsrrymAn's and Magnolia
NIGHT EXPRESS at l1l5 P. NJ, for Balhmora and
Washington, stopping at CHESTER (or Bnitimors and
passengsrsO Wilmington, NeWarh FihtaS
North. East, Perryville and Havrs de Grace.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN at 10 P M for pIIn,n.to,,
md Way Stations. 'A4'iAe Ae''N
BALTIMORE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Baltimore at 925 P. NJ, stopping Al Havra A.
race PerIyve and wilmington. Also stops At Elkton
ind Newark Ito take passengers for PhIadslpbis 49,.
PASSENGERS from Washington Baltlmsre and chostsr 70
cave passengers from Baltimore or Washington.
Leave Wilmington for Philadelphia al $50 p M
Il. p. KINNEY, Superintendent
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

spEoIFio FOR NRw YoRK AowDYsM. - The
Chief Vi Police Of New York teegraphed some
time yesterday to the Mayor of Worcester, that
large crowd of roughs from that city aud AL.
bany were about leaving for Worcester, to assist
in the base ball match to-day and the regatta
tomorrow The Mayor Immediately telegraphel
to Mayor Briggs, Of this city, for one thousand
ball cartridges, which were promptly forwarded
from the srmory to Worcester this morning -
Mayor Briggs enclosed a note to Mayor Ball
with the cartridges, saying that he considered
them one of the most effeotusl inventions of
modern times for the preservation of law and
order when used according to directions. We
hope there will be no occasion to use them, but
one thing is certain, If they attempt the Hud-
son game in Worcester, q far smaller number of
the rowdies will return than oame.-Spriugfsld
Aais.J Union, July 26.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04
oe-F@---a-
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof Edward D. Porter. Principal
SESST0NS--1865

The buildings and grounds have been placed In com
plete order and hlsd up with furniture especially
adapted for the comfort and convenience OF studsnts
Rooms furnished for the Oldest boys as In Colleges
private study free IRON the confusion and restraint Of
school room.
The Course of instruction la thorough and practical
designed TO Mt our young for admission best
Colleges, or for the active duties Of the frm shop or
counting house.
By the linerAty Of the Board Of Trustees the Academy
is fur nished with library Of 1000 Volumes and or
the best collections OF Chemical and Philosophical appa-
ratus in the United stAtss-thuF aordnR facilities for
SECURING complete scisntihs and Mathematical eduea
tion far superior to most schools in our country.
The best Teachers will be employed and no labor
spared TO secure the proper moral and physical
training Of the young entrusted 10 his Terms
moderate. For circulars and information address,
edward D. PORTER,
Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-04

"DEcE soRApERs An article upon the iron
clad Dictator, in the Army and Navy Journal of
last week. says that "the English congratulate
themselves that the Dictator can be IAken by
boarders. A trihing experience with her three
'deck-sorapers, as they are called, would
speedily dispel this delusion. These dock.
soropers are machines for passing up through
the deck from below, inch percussion shells,
which are exploded by simple contrivance,
sweeping off everything within their reach.
They have been tested aboard the Dictator by
covering her deck with wooden men, and eEplod-
ing shell with one OF ths deck-serapers. Such
was the force of the explosion that everything
was swept from the deck into the sea, and the
chain cable cut in two by fragment of the
shell. 1t is no secret now that our houitora in
Southern waters were provided with these deck
scrapers to defend them against night attacks
from boarders."