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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-29
BOOTS AND SHOES.

BOOTS AND SHOES.
kLAWARE BOOT AND SHOE MANU-
~ q. e. coRSrR ~
TnInD AND ORANGE STREETS
WILMINGTON, DEL
rl1 itrsigaod having finished his contracts with
me 'lyetnment has commenced the manufacture u
every description of
p.AlN AND FANCY BooTs AND SHOES,
FOR AIDES, GRNTLEMgN'S MISSES, AND CHILD
RENS WEAR.
FOR the WHOLESALE TRADE.
Rs- rls rs THE ONLY STEAM POWER SHOE -6a
MANuFAoT9RY IN THE srAlE-6R
and IA, proprietor feels confident that Shoe dealers In
ths staN who call will h0 satisfied with hia work and
prices m work will be guaranteed to give ontife salts
iAe'inn aoid at the los est market prices.
vihI55a AZ tLERs 5i WILL ng sgppLIED WITH ANY
THE say PRICES As BY THE CASE
N b bot and Shoe uppers OF all kinds will be kst
on hand / sale, at all times, Wholesale or retail.
tept-' JOSEPH BlCkrA.
9Th Mik's RUBBER SOLE BOOTs.n
wv Ss FINE AND COARSE BOOTS, ~
CITY MADE,
Z whENs AND CniLDREN's SHOES, Z
( ALL NDs OF GUM SHOES, best quality. 8
AIao 2
z Tasks, TRAVELLING BAGS, &C., .
z in greaf fwietyi AMI at low prices, at =
GARRETT's,
s NJ Il SOUTH SECOND STREET, 3
: Above ae,nut, east side. rmlApnrmA. F
n 81 Aar trial solicited before purchasing y
- "ise"hef nov'-im III
'lHIs oIpHL WAR is OVER.
fatroniFs tFs who have feryed The country
EVAN p. GRUBB,
Late Captain d D, ist Delaware Voloran Volunteers.
VINO arose thrNh merit from private to his late posi-
ton after four fars service has returned opened
No. EAST SECOND STREET,
Lower &c. opposite the Market House.
a TIRsT GLASS
ncsr AND SHOE STORE,
Where h. "a prfPged TO sell at low rates all kinds
Shoes nj every derpt'f
gf'l ma ,Nimi
w. .eul4r ~ IN pAil y .aslou work. Repair
! inS done ats 4 promptly. sepis-dm.
TAoos IsAuts.
g W. coRNA OF SIXTH AND KING SITS.
olb'te tho Post omce,
wILakGToN, DELAWARE.
FAsInoNAB1 BOOT AND SHOE DEALER.
Nenilemenis nna AaHs Boots and shoes Iadlss' and
ChildrenH Shoes Of Il desert ptons constantly ON hand
and made to order
Ladiss and Ghilen's fine polish Boots Balmorals,
CATERS and slippers excellent material and finish.
sept5
NEW BOOTAND sHOE STORE.
The suhscribor woulI respectfully inform all his old
riendsand the publei general that he has taken the
| store
NO. 20 EASiSECOND STREET,
Near Ing, lower Flde,)
wlLMINGpN, DELAWARE,
And has laid Ia fresh rick Of boots and shoes consist
ing of all the latest styt ladies' gentlemens boys
misses and childrens ear all Of which he intends 10
| Se at the very lowest caa prices.
Having had large exrience for over eighteen year.
in the trade, and for thsnst six years In the employ
| Hco s Hagany, aB foremA and fAlesman he feels con
lent that he give ente satisfaction to all who may
favor him with their patOnage Particular attention
| paid to customer work andeparing.
| Persons wishing lepaipg done promptly aud in a
wOrkmanllke manner, Wfld do we'll to give him call
have secured Lost men in the city that
! branch, kEECE PYLE.
| mRr3liv
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-29
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE
Insurance Company of the
State of DelavVare.u
lOnIoINAL NM CRHEK. Ae.l


THIS Company continues to offer to the people OF Della
Its superior advantages Of Insurance against los.
risks.
The Insutution is commended by over 20 years expert
in and attention to the Of Mutual Insurance
beng the hrs to Introduce the principle into sA
by Of which, II In believed the Managers have
been enabled so to adjust aud discriminate between ths
different varieties Of property, to render tho member
ship among the most equitable In character Of the
Gus Insurance Companies presented to the public.
II takes credit to ITSELF that Its payments OF losses have
been prompt and LIBERAL that In 20 years business and
losses hing 100000, not single Of litga
lon has occurred and scarcely without entire salts
faction to the parties insured.
Looking more TO the safety than the number and
amount Of Its risks II has declined Hundreds Of Thou
aands Of Dollars OF Insurance. either as requiring too
great an amount In single risk Offering unht oh
jaets OF Insurance for the character Of the Institution
In this manner II IL conceived II has safest and
most select of insurances In proportion to the amount
over Six Millions OF Dollars, Of any other Company
within reasonable range.
As evidence Of this 1t not only reduced the rate Of
insurance. at all times moderate onesixth during the
nst two years but It presents a clear surplus
t4bOO0 security against any the Deposit
Notes, which by the resort to Scrip Certificates OF
the bAlances due 10 each membe being Issued, will
be paving interest to them from January 1852, at the
ateoi per cent. Per annum, thus making still tarthr
deduction.
1t commenced the year 1862, with real protection to
the community in Deposit Notes Of s250OOO
surpluA Fund 10000
Total protection, ssCOoOo
1t Ia the work OF the Farmers Of Delaware and AZ such
Presdent--JgssE SHARPE.
Secretary and Treasurer-RoBERT MOCABH ND.
DIRECTORS:
Bii Wilson, Brandywine Hd; James Deapain, Christi.
ana Hdi James Webb Samuel Barr, Il. @, stotsenburg
and Jesse Sharpe Wilmington Hd Robert McCabe Mill
Creek Hd John r. williamson White Clay Creek lid
George Janyer, New Castle HID; Curtis II. Ellison, PEN
eader Hd; John Q. Clark, Red Lion Hd.; WIN. Temple,
smytnai James II. Burnhana, st. Georges Hd; Charles
L Fleming, Peter i. Causey, Milford; Henry Todd Dover
Charles Tunnel, Georgetown.
AuENIs-As well Tor receiving applications for insur-
anee as dues Of members:
Ell Wilson, Braqdywine lid; Robert Meca9o Mil
Creek Hd; James Delaplsin, ChrstiauA Hd.; John Y.
williamson, White Clay Creek Hd; Curtis Ii. Ellison,
peneador Hd Red Lion, st. deorges and Appoq
Hundreds, Joseph O. Grnith, Smyrna; JAmos Crippen,
Nsw Castle Hdi Charles I. Fleming, Milford Charles
Tunnel, GeOrge,Own Henry Todd, Dover.
Communications general business addressed to the
undersgned Wilmington, will receive immediate Atten
ION
f1 ROBERT MoGABB NJ. D.. Secretary
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-29
IRON AND STEEL.

NA4NO AAEElt
MCDOWELL q co,
OoANER THIRD AND KING STREETS
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
IhpoRIRRs AND DRAlBRsts
IRON, STEEL AND COACH uARpwARp
ALSO, DlTuMNoUs COAL.
~N.nasA Have always on handA NH a.so.,.
t1HeT lkoN AND STEEL 'sN1
s-s1uI II. Best brands OF American usrn
A-AaAasA.4 Rolled bars, English reaneJ peu uIeu aui
sizes Band, Hoop, and slit Iron best Norway N9 q au
and Anger shAposi Galvanized and BiaeS thali Hop
yast Shear, blister German, swods epfiuy MY ifol
O., Smith Coach aud other Hardwaro-IIorse sbos. H..
shoe Nails noraxi litls, Clips Nuts Wasba NJ ioif
esatngs, Wagon Bexes Syringe Axes, Smokes s,lb Ta
shiils, bows, Nc Carriage Canvass OH CarnSt
Enemoed Top and Dash Leather Gimblet poJn, u
anu Coach Hardware Of all kinda; Iron Wira sglew
Nails, Babhit Metal, Lead, spelter Banee M "ul' "
AneSc urindstonea CIanlss and Rollers rrase Nls,
and other chains. -i"'ef laeI
-, Smiths and other Toule,-Anvis, ylees. hat
aledgea Hammers Shoeing Knives Files Rasns s
Drills, Tire Dender, Twore Irons stocis apd
pef's and other Mechanics Tools ''' Goo
All OF which will be sold at yery Low nricos +,
and retail, for cash or approved credit "''0'aa'
NORRIS Mcdowell
January I. is65.-ianlO.iy. Bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Strong Support.

The President Of the United States, in his late
Message, as we'll as in his Reconstruction policy,
seems to have wen the appreciation Of the leading
presses of the country. The following paragraph
has more than ordinary significance at this mo-
ment
We feel able to say with confidence that Mr.
Horace Greedy, who is now in this city, has ex-
pressed himself substantially in accord with the
President in his reconstr uction policy as an
nounced in his message, and earnestly deprecates
any division Of the majority Of Congress.
al Intelltgencer.
Whereupon Greedy hastens to explain that he
is not stte advocate of any special plan of recon
structiop, - but that he 'sdesires and labors fol
peace. Peace between our country and all others
Peace between North and South. Peace between
white and black" Had he proclaimed these
principles, says the Winchester Neys, five or ter
twenty years ago, and acted up to them, there
would be no need, real or fancied, for ''recon
struction'' now. The miseries of the past few
years, referable wholly to the incessant assaults
of this man and his fellows on the rights Of the
States and the Constitution of the Union, would
have been avoided.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, December 14.-Mr. Brown offered
resolution instructing the Judiciary Committee
to inquire into the expectancy of providing by
law for the eight-hour system Of all labor within
the jurisdiction Of Congress whenever practical
BILE.
Mr. Foot announced the death of Hon. Jacob
Colamer, concluding by offering the usual reso-
buttons of respect to the memory of the deceased.
In the House, the following committee was an
nounced to inquire into the condition Of the late
so-caled Confederate States:
Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania Mr.. Washburne,
of Illinois Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont; Mr.. Order,
of Kentucky; Mr.. Bingham, Of Ohio; Mr.. Conk-
ling, of New York /; Mr.. Boutwell,, of Massachu-
sets Mr.. Blow, Of Missouri; MIR. Rogers. of
New Jersey.
the two bodies adjourn from December 18th to
January 9th.
The House passed a bill appropriating thirty
thousand dollars for repairing and refurnishing
the White H ouse. Also bill appropriating over
fifteen millions of dollars for the payment of in
valid and other pensions.
The House resolved that all papers which are
offered in relation to representation Of the late
called Confederate States Of America, or either
of them, shall be referred to the joint committee
of fifteen members without debate and no mem
bers shall be admitted from either of the said SO
called States until Congress shall declare such
States or either Of them, entitled to represen ia
ton.
Both Houses adjourned until Monday, the 18th
| Mr.. Henderson, of Oregon, offered the follow
| ing, which was unanimously adopted:
"REsoLvED, That treason against the Govern
ment of the United States is crime that ough
| to be punished
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

Some Of the more Radical presses are soften
ing their tones very much since they have scanned
the Presidents firm language on the subject Of
the relat on of the Southern States to the Union.
In view Of the courteous intercourse of the South
ern members elect with the members from other
sections, the Washington Chronicle Is tenderly
impressed. 1t says: "Generally there is no dis
position on either side to show what may be called
discomfort at delay, eagerness to protract their
exclusion. The impression prevails that they
will be admitted before the close Of the present
session.
But its 'bowels Of compassion says the FIR.
ginia Free Press, are still more kindly moved
when contemplating the exclusion Of the Senators
and Representatives from Tennessee. o yes,
that is the Presidents State He occupies the
anomalous position of hail.ng from State not
recognised by the party which elected him
Therefore, how pathetic the close of the Chroni-
ele's lamentation; "It seems hard that such men
as Maynard, Patterson, Fowler, N. G. Taylor,
and Stokes, should be debarred from their seats D
Let it be remembered that Patterson Is the son.
in-law of President Johnson, and that will account
for the soothing and patronizing assurance Of til,
Chronicle that "there 10 . good time coming"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Favorable Change.

The New York Pines is now ably advo eating thu
admission of the Southern Representative into Con
gress, not merely those who take the test oath
but call the truly accredited Representatives of the
Southern people," The Times published an editsria
with the caption-"The Importance of q Southern
Representation which article the following i.
an extracts
"What harm can Southern representation dos Even
supposng the worst that it would be disaected and
factious. it would still form but weak minority in
either House; and even if it made an alliance with
all the Democratic strength the combined force would
still be less than twoftths of either body. The seth
Congress, upon which devoves the completion of this
work of reconstruction, has a magnificent Union
strength, which no possible combination of malign
elements eau hinder from working it's own high will
Let it trust that strength and be fearessly gener
GUS Let it admit at early day, into its BOSOM all
the truly accredited Representatives of the Southern
people, that it shall have every facility to legslate
integently and justly for the South, we'll as fol-
every her part of the land. This is what is imper-
atively demanded by the spirit of national concord
and BY every practical interest of the Union. Nc
speculative dogma old resentment ought to stand
in the way of It,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
State Agricultural Society of Virginia.

The proceedings of the Executive Committee c,
the State Agricultural Society Of Virginia, saws
the Richmond Whig, furnish the gratifying assn
rance that this valuable society bas survived the
war and is animate by its pristine spirit and
earnestness. The financial condition of the so.
ciety is infinitely better than the most sanguine
could have hoped. This is due to the wise and
prudent management of Charles B. Williams, ESQ.,,
its able and faithful Secretary and Treasurer
The permanent fund of the society is $50 $50,
which is invested in Virginia registered, old is
sue, bonds which are now about forty cents on the
dollar, and which, as our finances improve, will
enhance in value, and will, doubt, ultimat ely,
reach par value. This is a permanent fund,
which, under the constitution, cannot be expen-
died. and all that is to be done with it is to leave
it to grow. The interest only can be expended
and will be available within year or eighteen
months.
The Executive Committee appoint ed commit
tee s'to take into consideration the proprissy Of
h gliding fair for 1856, in Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Destituti0n In Alabama,

At large meeting held at the Cooper Institute
in New York City, short time. since, under the
auspices Of the American Union Commission tc
consider the means Of relieving the wants of the
people of the South, Gov. Parsons, of Alabama
in speaking of the restitution Of that State, said
s'Men of intelligence, candor, fairness in all
respects, and whose judgment can be relied on
assured me that it is undoubtedly true that in
that State there is not more than one-ffth Of q
crop of grain for breadstuAs raised. Now, if the
same ratio of indulgence exists among the black
population that exists among the white, it is man
ifest that there are seven hundred and fifty thou
sand people in that State who may suffer for food
before the month of March comes round. Gu,
resources were completely exhausted, or nearly
so, at the commencement of the last spring. II
is therefore manifest that in the State of Aabams
these people will suffer unless they are supplied
from some source outside the State, for the State
is unable to supply them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

| HOUSE, Mr.. Robin son called up his preamble
and resolutions, offered some days since, asking
the pardon of Jefferson Davis, &C., whereupon Mr..
Stearns offered the following substitute:
Whereas. The people of Virginia recognize the
Constitution of the United States as the supreme
law of the land. and that they are prepared to
uphold and defend the same as interpreted by the
Supreme Court of the United States.
RESOLVED, Therefore, that most respectful
Il w, but earnestly recommend that the President
of the United States grant full and complete par
don to all persons under charge of treason, OF
other political crimes, believing as we do that the
prosperity and happiness of the country will be
promoted thereby.
Mr.. Joynes moved to lay the whole matter upon
the table, because it opened the internal sea Of
Federal politics, which has been, since the foun
dation of the government, the curse OF the coun-
try.
Mr.. Robinson was proceeding to advocate his
resolutions, when the Speaker said debate was
not admissible upon o motion to lay upon the
table.
In order to allow him to proceed,
Mr.. Lee, Of Richmond, moved the indefinite
postponement of the subject; and, at the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Robinson's remarks, Withdrew the
motion.
The motion to lay on the table then prevailed.
SENATE. Friday, December 15.-Mr. Mitchell,
from the Committee ON Banks, submit tied the
following resolution which was agreed to:
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Banks be In
structed and authorized to inquire into the dispo-
sition made by the Independent Banks of the
Commonwealth Of the State stock held as basis
Of their active capital, and also if the said
State stock so held was sold converted into
Confederate bonds or stock, by what authority,
and if by them deemed necessary, to send for
persons and papers and to report by bill or 9TH
erwise.
The bill incorporating the Virginia Porcelain
and Earthenware Company, in the county Of Au-
gusta, was taken up, read a third time, and
passed.
bill Incorporating the ssNational Express and
Transportation Company" was passed.
A message was received from the House OF
passage in that body, by unanimous vote, OF
the release of Jefferson Davis and all other polit-
ical prisoners, and the restoration of the writ OF
ha6eas corpus.
HOUSE, Mr.. Garnett, from the Committee on
Lunatic Asylums, reported bill to provide for
the liabilities of the Staunton Asylum which were
incurred prior to the 1st day of July, 1865.
Owing to the fact that the report of the Super
in.endent of the Williamsburg Asylum had not
been printed, the Committee had no report to Of
fer in relation to it.
By Mr.. Word
RESOLVED, That it is the sense Of this House
that the public printing should be put out to the
lowest bidder. Agreed to.
On this the ayes and noes were taken, ana the
vote stood-ayes, 5i noes, 40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Gen, Grant On Reconstruction.

We learn, says the Richmond Examiner, upon
perfectly reliable authority, from gentleman
who was in company with General Grant when re-
turning from his Southern tour, that the General
expressed himself as being thoroughly satisfied
with the spirit and policy of the people in the
Southern States. The General stated, in eonver.
sation, that he was then hurryiag on to Wash.
ngton in order to use oil tie influence he could com.
s.ond, advocating the immediate admission to Con.
sress of the Southern delegation.
With the President, and General Grant to ad.
vooate the cause of forbearance, mercy and jus.
tice, We may look forward with confidence to the
speedy reconstruction Of the Union-based moi
upon the strong hand Of power, but upon the res
pect, love, and confidence Of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Private Sales.
100 ACRES GOOD LAND FOR SALE.

This land is situated about midway between Mt.
Scion and Stribling Springs being about three miles
from either place. and contains few Acres less than
IOO-has on it a comfortable DWELLING and all
necessary out Buildings, good Barn, about 200 Sc
lect Fruit Treesthe greater portion bearing Fruit
or 8 good Springs, water in every field, streams
running through the land. A first rate site for q
Tannery or Distllery-naturally adapted to Grass,
Is Acres Wood Land and Is Acres Of Watered Mea-
dow.
premises by David NJ. Kyle ESQ.,, who resides on the
adjoining farm, by r. P. Eubank, at Moscow, Au-
gusta County. Va.
be taken in currency, as it may fall due
Aug. eft RP. EUBANK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Auction Sales.
E.. II. GUSHING 4 co.

E. II. CUSHING & CO., Aactionssrs.
A UCTION SALE.-On FRIDAY, Dec. 22nd, ]
IA will SELL public Auction, the following personal
property, VIZ: horses, cows, Is head Of sheep.
seven head stock hogs. one three horse wagon
one two horse wagon, two horse three
spring break wagon, carriage and harness, plows
harrows and other farming imp lements. Also hous e.
hold furniture, including excellent Wheeler and
Wilson sewing machine, several fine hives of honey
BEES and tn rec shares of Central Railroad Stock.
Terms made known at SALE
If Friday should be incleent the sale will take plact
next day. VIM J. NELSON,
Dec Pts at Hogshead's Mill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

On Tuesday last, as q freight train was passing
over the Orange and Alexandria road near War
renton, the engineer, AMOS Nc Farland, either
jumped or fell off the engine, and was so Injured
that he died in about ten minutes. Mr.. McFar-
laud was one of the best engineers ON the road,
and leaves many friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ATT ORNEY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH.
Election, Thursday, January 25th, 1865.
ITO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA co.
i The Constitutional restriction which forbad my
the election held in July last having been removed
by the General ssembly, authorized by the peo-
pie of the State again announce myself a candidate
for that Office.
If elected, shall devote my best energies and tai.
ents to the duties Of the office.
JAMES BUMGARDNER.
Dec 1Q-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Gen. Grants Observations in the South

Gen. Grant has returned from his recent trip
through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
and part of Georgia, and has reported to the
President the result Of his observations.
The summing up eff General GRANTS obssrva-
tons inclines him to the belief that the Southern
people almost unanimously desire speedy re-
admission to their old position as States in the
Union, and that their professions Of future legal
ty and good behavior are honest and sincere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

NOTICE, TO ALL WHOM II MAY CON-
IN Germ, is hereby given, that Cyrus Mellon, is
my lawful Attorney to attend to what is known
the Big Mountain Survey, Containing about $500
acres of land lying in Augusta county and extending
who have or may trespass on the same.
Also, that all powers of Attorney which have here
tofore been given to- other persons, for that purpose
are hereby revoked. J. j. MCBRIDE.
Dl9-2ts* Nov Is, 1865
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

The returns from all the conferences of the M. E.
Church in the Northern States, and also from some
conferences in California. Delaware, Maryland and
Kentucky show that the membership of the de nomi-
nation in L 65 was 929, 256.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

The condition of Jefferson Davis at Fortress Mon
roe is reported to be comfortable as captive can
be: Mr.. Davis enjoys good health and has facilities
for exercise and recreation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1865.

p@> Capt Jos. M. STEVENS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the "Staunron Spectator"
u Mr.. ]. FRANK. DAVIS is authorized to re-
eeivs subscriptions for the "Staunton Spectator.
TO BUSINESS MEN AND ADVERTISERS.
The Spectator" furnishes of the BEST me-
diums for advertisers in the State. 1t is one OF
the OLDEST papers in the State, having been es-
tablished near century, and been published for
Al years under its present title, and, in conse-
auence of its locality and large list Of substantial
patrons, has been justly recognized by business
men as the best medium, in the interior of this
State, for advertising.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

Official reports Just published show tn at In Neeth
and North Arkansas there one hundred
thousand individuals (widows, orphans decrepit peo-
pie, old and yOng) who has been left entirely dss-
ttute by the war.