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From the Toronto Globe. ,.H
The rebel Congress- at Richmond, itseems,
is al, last about 20 toe the mark, and to pass
q bill for the srming of two hundred thous-
and slaves. One house has adopted The
measure and the other is said TO be, certain
to concur. II this had been done in the
first or second year OF the war there might
have been some little reason in the expert.
ment, though even then 1t would have been
extremely hazardous. Bat now, when eve.
~ mantin the South, black or white must
pretty thoroughly understand how fast the
South is losing ground, the experiment is
doubly dangerous. Itever the slaves we're
not 20 be entrusted by theiEi masters with
arms aud the inRtruction ofthe camp. that
time ia the present. If there is any dispo-
sitioutiu them 10 fight against their oppres.
sors, the events tof the past six mouths
ought to have developed it. An oppressor,
In the day Of his strength and power, msy
command the aid of those whom he has
wronged, bat fallen and beaten tyrant has
the poorest possible claim upon qthe sym
pathy and assistance Of his victims that
one human being can have upon. the help
of another. Besides, tie change Of policy
comes too late. How long will it take "a
collect these two hundrsd thousand slayesi
How many of them are to be- got in the
northern belt of rebeldom3 how long
will ittske to get those who are 70 come
from beyond Georgia. how are they tc
be kept for months 70 be drilled and made
ready for fighting IN any part of the South
save where the rebel forces actually holt
possession2 Suppose a. few regimentl
gathered somewhere in Georgia or one o.
the Oarolinas, who would guarantee tha
General Sherman should not pounce upoI
them before they had mastered the myste
ries of the simplest kind Of drillB2 Sup
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

On last Saturday, John Tillman, colored
man. committed an outrage on little girl of
six years, in New York Monday he was
indicted, on Tuesday tried, convicted, and
sentenced 10 imprisonment for twenty years.
William Pettis, well-to-do farmer, went
into a store at Savannah, Wayne county, on
Thursday evening, and passed bill which
Alexander Craig, the keeper, pronounced bad
The lie was given, when Craig seized a stool
and struck Pettis over the head, causing a
fracture of the skull, from which he died
Craig gave himself up and is terribly de-
pressed.
Two strangers stopped in Lebanon, Ken
lucky, on Friday last, and in the evening
started out on the Danville Pike. They had
not proceeded more than mile and half
when they were fired upon; one instantly
killed, and the other mortally wounded At
ter robbing their victims, the assassins es-
capped. Other outrages, of recent occurrence
in the same neighborhood, have aroused the
people, and short work will be made of the
villains, if caught.
Randolph, Wis, hung himself in his barn,
leaving slip of paper on which was writ
ten:-"Ben. Miller is the cause of my death
He has cheated me out of my farm"
AT Titusville, Pa, young man who was
having barrels of petroleum emptied from
his wagon into receiving tank, slipped into
the tank, and before help could reach him,
actually drowned in oil.
The remains of Mrs. Schlassen, an old
woman of sixty, who had been missing from
her home near Buffalo more than year, was
found on Wednesday, in n field near a log
over which she had apparently stumbled
and fallen. OF course, the body was re-
duced to skeleton, and was recognized only
by its clothing.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
THE ATLANTIo nIoNritI.N.

The Atlantic Monthly for December at.
tracts marked attention hy the number of
its distinguished contributors Charles
Dickens, Charles Rcade, Charles sumner.
William C. Bryant, Bayard Taylor aud
Others lorma galaxy seldom found in single
number of any literary periodical "Grinih
Gamt or jealousy is the name of the novel
by Reade, commenced in this number and
announced to be continued through the next
year 1t opens well and the wcl-known
reputation of its author will secure itsattcn.
tive perusal. The article on "Adclaidc Anne
PROCTOR the daughter of Barry Corn-
wall, by Charles Dickens, is beautiful
tribute to gifted poetoss whose early death
was moumed by all who knew her. Her
poems, entitled, "Legcnds and Lyrics have
recently been published by Mcssrs. Ticknor
" Fields, in substantial hool, form, and will
find many readers. "The Parting Of Hector
and Andromache, by William G. Bryant,
is translation from the sixth book of the
"lliad. 1t is more poeticUl, hut Greek
scholars say, not so satisfactory as Lord
Derby's more literal rendering Of the same
passage The new version of "scylla and
Charybdis,' by Charles Sumner, is given
under the title of "Clemency and Common
Sense The old proyerb, Seeking to es-
cape from Charybdis, do moi rush upon
Scylla, is applied 10 our own history and
the future of the Republic Mrs Stowe
continues her series of "Thc Chimney Cor.
ner," and gives some sensible ideas and
suggestions as to woman's sphere in connee.
iion with the labor question sheadvocatcs
the elevation Of housekeeping into some
thing like systematic business. King
James the First" by Gail Hamilton; Books
for our Children" by DR. Osgood; Doctor
Johns by Mr., Mitchell, William Black.
wood by John Neal, and other articles
combine to render this number Of the At.
lantic of peculiar interest. Ticknor& Fields,
Publishers, Boston
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
GENEI,AL NEWS.

The Virginia Legislature organized on
Monday. The message of the Governor was
read. 1t shows the debt of the State to be
$41, ,OOO, 900, against s22, 200, 900 of available
assets. The sale of the State investment in
railroad stocks, bonds, &c, is suggested to
relieve the state of a portion of her indebt-
edness.
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a
resolution to the effect that there is no oppo-
sition, open or secret, TO the Union or State
government in that State; that slavery is
abolished forever, and that they cordially
endorse the President s reconstructionpolicy
The Alabama Legislature has ratified the
constitutional tabolishing slavery.
This makes the twentY-seventh State, the
number required for the final adoption of
the amendment.
Governor Hamilton, of Texas, has author
lied the raising of a special police force OF
fifty citizens in each county 10 preserve the
peace. An address has also been issued 10
the freedmen, some of whom are already
making contracts for the next year.
Hon. VIM. A. Graham has been elected
United States Senator from North Carolina
for the long term.
There is great excitement in Chill regard
ing Spanish aggressions. The government
has ordered all the Spanish residents to Val
paraiso, where they can be under the yig
lance of the authorities. The transfer O
Spanish property orassels is forbidden. Pre-
parations for war are being carried on Wig
orOuslv
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
A WHISPERING GALLERY.

The one in ST. Paul's Church, London, is
annually visited by thousands of Americans,
few, if any, OF whom are aware that one
equally curious and wonderful exists in this
country. 1t is in the "Old South Church"
at Newburyport, Massachusetts, the dis.
coyery of which was accidental. The negro
pews were in the back part OF the gallery.
and an old negro woman sitting in the west
corner of the house many years ago, over.
heard the conversation of some boys in the
east corner, who interrupted her devotions
by their thoughtless words when their minds
should have been upon divine subjects She
was alarmed by the whispering she heard.
for which she could not account; and fearing
that the Evil One had something to do with
1t, sic stated what she knew, which led TO
the discovery, 1t is most perfect The dis
'ance must be something like 15O feet, vet
the tick of watch can be heard very dis.
tinetly, and whisper sounds as from per.
son close behind you.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07

members answering to their names number
ed 175 A motion was made to proceed to
an election for Speaker, when Mr Maynard
again desired to speak, but was called TO
order by Mr.. Stevens. Mr. Brooks, OF New
York, opposed the motion, until ii was set
tied who were members of the House. a
sharp debate then occurred between Messrs
Brooks and Stevens relative TO delegations
from Virginia, Tennessee and Louisiana. A
motion was finally made to place the name
of Mr.. Maynard upon the roll, but it was
ruled out of order by the Clerk. Under the
operation of the previous question, the mo-
tion to elect Speaker was agreed to. Hon.
Schuyler Colfax was then chosen, receiving
139 votes, 10 35 cast for James Brooks, of
New York. Mir Colfax made a brief adj
dress, was sworn in, and then administered
the oath to the other members. 4 resolution
declaring Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk, Mr.. Ord
way, Sergeant ut arms, Mr.. GoOdenow,
Doorkeeper, and Mr.. Given, Postmaster
until their successors shall be duly qualified
was adopted-yeas 13s, nays So The rules
OF the thirty-eighth Congress were adopted
for the government of the House until other
wise ordered. The usual committees TO
inform the President and Senate of the or.
ganzation of the House were appointed
After the consideration OF some other unim-
portant business the House adjourned
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07

along route extending for miles, and hay
ing diverse opinions and interests They
must make their rules and regulations to
satisfy the wants OF all; consequently they
have times Of starting from stations, and a
certain tariff of rates for merchandise. 1t is
not expected that the whim of every one
should be gratiiled,n nor the train reach Ger
tain point when it suits the convenience OF
some crooked individual to be there to meet
it. As long, therefore, as we have such beings
IN the community, so long must we expect
10 hear men rail against Railroad Companies
and everything connected with them.
They are great accommodation, and ap-
preciated by the great mass Of the people,
and Council should not permit the personal
feelings and preiudces of others to have any
weight in the decision of the question
The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
moro Railroad Company has done much to
improve and enrich Wilmington, and a large
amount of the taxes which go to maintain
our city government is derived from the
Company and the employees connected with
it. Thousands of dollars are spent annually
in our stores, which if taken away would
seriously affect our welfare and prosperity
The statement that the Railroad Company
cannot remove their shops from this city is
great mistake. We believe they could do
so with advantage to Themselves though we
do not know that such an idea ever was en-
tertained by them, even if Council should
refuse to permit them to close certain streets
in order TO make a grand and much needed
Improvement. But we do think that when
they give such an earnest ofihcir disposition
TO confer benefits upon our city, that our citi
zens should meet It in as generous spirit.
and permit the Company to provide ample
accommodations for their business, more
particularly when it is rendered certain no
rights will he inicrlcrod with, and that pro
perty in the vicinity will he enhanced in
value, rathcrthan lessencd, by the improve
ments sought 10 he made. We trust that
the Council will grant the prayer of the pc
titioners speedily. A TAN PAYER
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07

DEATH OF A PATmor-There died on
Thursday at the United States hospital, at
Brooklyn, n Y, an old soldier, who, though
IN humble station, made himself lasting
fame. William Conway was, in 1861, an
Old sailor in our navy, having served over
forty years as an enlisted sailor In April
1861, he was stationed at the Warrenton
tPensacoin) naval station Florida, and was
the man whom the traitor f. B. Rcnshaw,
oil the old navy, ordered TO lower the United
states flag ON the secession OF the State. Mr.
conway, in reply 10 this order, answered
that he Couldn't do it," The order was
repeated more positively "Tieutenant,
answered the old sailor ." have served
under that flag for forty years, and won't
no H. The rebel lieutenant did not insist
shortly after Mr. Conway was sent North,
and here remained during the war lie
received from the citizens OF San Francisco
a gold medal commcndatory of his gallant
action ON the occasion referred to, and this
ne had on his person at the time OF his death,
together with letters from Secretary Wellcs
ana General lIallcck, prasing him ior his
devotion to the flag. He was nativc Of
Camden, Maine, and about siNty-threc years
of age
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
CONVERSATIONAL SUMMARY.

The United States Congress assembled on
Monday The Senate was called to order at
noon, by Mr.. Foster, President pro. tem.-
A prayer was delivered by Rev Mr.. GRAY
After the call of the roll, the credentials OF
Luke p. Poland, of Vermont, and Mr..
Stockton, of New Jersey, were presented.
Mr. Cowan presented a protest of the mem-
bers of the Legislature of New Jersey against
the admission of Mr.. Stockton, ,alledging that
he had not been legally elected. Laid on
the table for the present
Mr.. Wade introduced bill for universal
suffrage in the District of Columbia. Itpro-
vides that from and after its passage every
male citizen of twenty-one years of age.
who is citizen of the United States and a
resident of the District for six months. and
never convicted of infamous crimes, shall
have the right of suffrage in the District
Section 2 imposes penalty for intcrruption
or interference with the right granted above.
Ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Sumner offered a bill to preserve the
right of trial by jury, providing for the adj
mission of cOlored persons on grand iuries
in sections where one-sixth of the popula-
tion are Africans. Also, a bill prescribing
an oath to maintain republican form OF
government. The oath is as follows:
81 do hereby swear that will at all tlnes
hereafter use my best endeayors 10 maintain
q republican form of Government in the
State of which am an inhabitant. and in
the Union Of the United States; that I will
at all times recognize the indissoluble unitv
of the Republic, and will always discounte-
nance and resist any endeaYor 10 break away
or secede from the Union; that will eivr
any influence ana vote at all times to sustain
the national credit; that will always dis.
countenance and resist any attempt. directly
erindirectly, to repudiate or postpone, either
in any part or in any way, the debt which
was contracted by the United States in snl.
DUNG the Rebellion, or the obligations as.
snmed to the Union soldiers; that will al
ways diseountenance and resist anv Inv,
making any distinctions OF color or race
and that in all ways | will strive to maintain
State Government completely LOYAL 10 the
Union, where all men shall enjoy equal pro
lection and equal rights"
Such oath shall be preserved, and if falsely
taken, such person shall be guilty of ner
jury, and in addition to the present nenalt,
for that crime, he shall forfeit his rich, tr
hold Office. The bill was ordered 10 b,
printed.
Several other bills were presented, but tn,
Senate adjourned without taking any actior
upon them.
The House of Representatives was calle,
60 order at noon by Mr.. Mcpherson, tn,
Clerk, who proceeded TO call the roll b,
States When Tennessee was reached, Mr.
Maynard desired to make remark, but tb,
Clerk objected. When the roll call wa,
completed, Mr.. Maynard again arose, bu
W0s ruled out of order by the CLERK. Tn,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
For the journal and Statesman
WHY DON'T THEY REPORTg

Some time ago the Railroad
Company made application to the City Coun-
ell, TO yacate certain streets in the lower part
of the city, in order that they might com.
mcnce the erection of large and handsome
depot commensurate with the wants of the
Company. The subject was referred TO
committee, to enquire into the propriety of
granting the request. Some time has elapsed
since the matter was placed in the hands of
the committee, and yet we have not heard
word from it or Council on the subject We
thought the matter was so plain, that it
would not haze taken intelligent gentlemen
like those composing the committee as many
hours as il has months to decide a question
of 50 simple character, and yet it is still
unsettled. We hope that neither the COM
mittec nor Council will permit themselves to
be controlled or intimidated by the clamor
of a few noisy brawlers, who have no other
reason for their opposition to granting the
privileges asked for, than hostility to the
Railroad because il is a Railroad.
The only questions for the committee and
Council to decide, are: Do want a new
depot? VIII the granting of the privileges
asked for Interfere materially with the rights
Of other property holdera in the yicinitye-
The other issues which are being dragged
in should not be permitted to have any bear
ing on the case. It is quito natural for poo-
pic to inv1ish qgalnst Railroad Companies
Some think that tho managers should koen
them in heir mind at all times, and shape
their course to suit their especial case They
forget that they are incorporated for the ac-
commodaiion Of the whole people, living
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07

A LITTLE GIRL in Pennsylvania was late
ly roproyed for playing outdoors with boys,
and informed that being seven years old, she
was "too big for that now" But with all
imaginable innocence she replied: "Why,
grandma, the bigger we grow, the better we
like en-" Grandma took time to think.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07

Mr. BEEcHER, prominent temperance
man and church-gocr, in Souihherry, Con
neeticut, was caught the other night stealing
cider brandy from the di-lillcry OF Il neigh.
Dor named stiles The latter bad missed
brandy before, and had fScd rope and bell
to the door of the STILL which woke him up
when it was opened, Several barrels OF the
stuff were found in Beechcr's cellar.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Charleston Courier publishes the fol.
lowing as Il erich joke"
II is perhaps not generally understood that
posimasters when receiving letters not pre-
pald are required by law to send to the par.
''rs TO whom the letters are addressed a
printed note, with the blanks properly filled
out informing them that they can obtain the
letters by paying the postage due. Ii so
happened not long since that Postmaster
Irolt, OF this city, had occasion to send
note of this description to colored soldier
IN one of the interior districts On the face
OF the envelope was stamped in bold letters
the word Free, " meaning, of course, there
was nothing to collect for postage. Judge
oi the hearty laugh the postmaster enjoyed
on receiving the following reply to his note;
Mn STANLEY G. TRoTT;-If I was you
would not trouble yourself about telling me
am free. send you six cents. Please
forward the letters. Yours,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-07

A Missfssrrpr EpiroG who has lately en-
dured the misery of ride ON a Southern
railroad, lcelingly observes "What funny
way the Mississippi and Ohio Railroad has
OF managing its trains Where is the use Of
StoYes,ior instance, unless fire isput in lhcmY
Query What is the Object of fire in stoves
II one is to have his eyes smoked into weep.
ing, rs though they deemed him fresh beef,
and the flies were about 10 blow him? Then
those nicely painted water cans, with such
attractive pictures outside, and nothing to
drink within"