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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21

TRE DRAFH-KEHr AND Sussex DRAHn The
drait commenced Al the City Hall yesterday
morning. Long before the hour spPoinsad the
Hall was densely crowded with our citizens IN
expectation that Wilmington would be drawn,
but as soon as il was asceriHined that such
would not be the case, the crowd dispersed, and
the Provost Marshal and his officers proceeded
with their task.
Col Wilmer, before proceeding sith The draft,
delivered an appropriate address substantially
as follows;
The drawings, to fill the quota Of the stats Of
Delaware under the call OF the President, Of
December 18th, 1864, for three hundred thou-
sand 800, ,000) men, will nov be comnsnesd.
This has been termed deficiency draft, sad
the call made necessary from the fact that tbs
men we're not furnished under the call Of the
President, Of July 18th, 1864, for Ave hundred
thousand 900, 900 Al many persons do not
understand it, ii may not be out Of place for me
10 explain. Under the call Of the Preaidsnt, Of
July 18Th. 1884, each State has 10 have credit
for all persons who had enlisted 10 the Armyi
navy or marine corps, who had not been prsvi-
ously credited.
These credits reduced the number to be raised
under that call to less than one half
Some States had large, others had small Gre
ditP. Delaware's credit WAa small but resolved
all that We eoald show that she vas entitlod to.
Her quota under that call vas two thousand
fourshundTed and forty I'VE (2445) and under
the revision was two thousand four hundred And
hfty eight, (245s) uith credits as follows;
ln the Army not previously credited, lss
q" Navy dnd marine corps not previ-
outly credited, 10
Reduction BY revision Of enrolment, IFS
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
STATEMENT OF DEATHS
GentIemen's Hafs.

All tue --latest styles at CHARLES oAKFORD S SONS
Contiasnai Hotel. PHILADELPHIA
Will MADE.-If any person wishes good
fitting suit Of clothes, they would do we'll 10 call
on J. H. Muhlhausen, fashionable tailor, No.
Al5 King street, Wilmington, Del, y
SOMETHING NKW.-We have received from Mr..
j. II. Warrington q sample of-ihe Ladies' Col
lars and CUFFS made by the Waterproof Manu-
featuring Company. We have tried them, and
md thst they come up TO the representations
which the agent makes When soiled, all that
is necessary is TO wipe them of with a damp
cloth. We advise our lady friends 10 call and
examine them st 5l7 Market street.
DR. J. F. WILsos has purchased the prve and
Medicinal store Of Mr.. VIM. Lippiucott, No. III
Market street. The business will be continued
at the old stand until Arrangements can be mAds
for removing TO No. Cos Market street sun.
ply Of fresh Drugs, Medicines. Psrfumery, &e..
6e,, has been procured from the best Phila.
delpbia houses Peb 0I A.
N. B. The eOmPounding Of prescriptions will
be oobhded to experienced and reliable assist.
ants.
CaAs, GRoBs's Music sroRn, Ne. so7 Man.
LET sTREET.-A splendid assortment Of PIasT
CLASS PIANOS at reduced prices.
MoAFALur AMONG SIecK.-sir. John stunn.
PerTyyille, Nd, lost four horsts and three mules
few days since. The animals we're taken sek
suddenly few days before they died. and All
on the same uight.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21

1910, 7.aO couPOzs. go Coupons dss
March let. bought, Aud interest paid on 80
Treasury Notes due February 18Th, 1r
HIErAEp 4 Co.,
Gle Market q
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21

U. s. 1905. U. s. 7-s0's-R r. Robinson
CO.. corner Of 4ih and Market streets, (OA.s
Tor the sale Of Government Loaus) are now PIE.
pared 70 furnish I-SOs In any amount from $50
Up, They report their sales 10 Govsrnm cot
Loans ior the past week to be about $50, 900
,,.l whion Is large increase over previous weeks
Since Jay Cooke, Esq, was appointed subscrip,
ton Agent our sales have increased i've fon
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
Ladies' Hats.

TIE largest assortment At ca HARLRS OAKFORD Eovs
continsntai Hotel. Philadelphia
FiaE IN JoNEs NHcE.-The dwelling house
on the farm Of M. c. COnWell 10 Jones Neck,
Kent county, occupied by Mr., John Jester and
fumily, was totally destroyed by FIRE on Monday
morning week. Il originated from the burn
ing out Of the chimney, in which there Was
defect, and through which the Hanes eommuui.
Gated to the wood work. Mr.. Jester succeeded
10 removing most OF his effects.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
SOUTH CAROLINA.
GREAT NEWS FROM GEN. SHERMAN
nv = -
COLUMBIA IN HIS POSSESSION.
OPTICAL GAZETTE

OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
WAsuINdToN, Feb. $50 o'clock = NJ
The announcement OF the occupation Of
Columbia; :. G., By General Sherman, and
the probable evacuation Of Charleston. has
Deen communicated to this Department. in
we following telegram inst received from
Lieutenant General Grant.
EDWIN N. STANTON, Secretary ofwar.
CITY POM, Feb. 1s--445 p. NJ.
Has Ed,sin ~ Stanton, Var Department;
The Richmond Dispatch of this morning
says that sherman entered Columbia yesteF.
day morning, and its fall necessiIates il
pFesumes, the fall Of Charleston, which il
thinks likely is already being evacuated
l. ?. GRANT, Lieutenant General.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
Ladiea, Fnra-
REMARKABLE REBEL EDITORIAL.

PufehAleTs NAV rev upon gottins tee boa, Fur. a,
CHARLES oAkFoRD BONE, coatinentsl Hot.i. Php.'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
Ladies', Furs.

90 nay rely upoA getting the best Fars Al
aslPhlA A'''sD'A' n''si' rhi'a
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
Ladies', Furs.
OFFICIAT,

!, Ihs larges. assortnsn. al CHARLES oAKP0RD soss
Conapental Hotel, PhilsdelpAIa
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
SUSSEX COUNTY.

s. BROAD cRKRK HuxDRBD.-E EumJsr drawa
G2. quota 81.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-21
Leaving 70 be furnished

Leaving to be furnished.
Filled IS follows:
By volunteer euhstmenls,
Substitutes for enrolled men mot
drafted,)
Substitutes for drafted men,
Drafted men held to service,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08
NUMBER 10

IL fear to be arrested" said she,
laughing aloud; "you, gentlemen, could
you denounce poor widow who has Eve
little children to provide forf No Ger.
tainly not, l hove nothing to fear from
you-you appear to be too honest and
good, gentlemen, to wish to ruin poor
woman because she used with freedom
the only gift of God, her tongue, which
she usurper has left her."
On leaving the store, Bonaparte told
her he would send the money, AID also
for the two vases. In walking out they
took hackney coach, and stopped at
short distance from the Tuilleries, in the
rue del Eschelle. Bonsparte, although
not well treated by this spirited lady,
was, nevertheless, the first who said he
liked her frankness, but that she deserved
some good lesson for the future As soon
as he arrived at the Tuilleries, he sent
General Lasnes with one of his carriages
in search Of the widow, with a polite in
vitation to come Immediately with him to
see the gentlemen who had bought the
vases, as they wished to speak with her
upon other purchases, and pay her what
lhey owed. The unsuspecting lady see.
ing gentleman clad in citizens clothes,
and an elegant, but plain coach, was
soon ready to go, and off they went at
full speed. On the road she inquired
very anxiously after the names of these
gentlemen--if he Lasnes) was their
friend, and many other questions, which
Lasnes was expressly prohibited against
answering. But what was her perplexity
when she alighted at the great staircase
of the I'uilleres, and saw that she had
to deal with one Of the generals attached
to the consul She exclaimed at inter-
walls, "Oh mon dieu, mon dieu, what
will become of me if these should de-
nounce me to the consul" Lasnes, al
though very rough soldier, was never.
theloss humane, and Of good heart, as
sured her, as we'll as he could, that no
harm was intended against her.
But what was her terror when the first
consuls cabinet opened, and she rscog-
nzed in him the stranger to whom she
had spoken so freely. She was ready to
faint, and fell upon her knees and wept
bitterly, humbly asking pardon. Bona.
parte himself was moved, helped her up,
led her to chair, and requested her to
be quiet and composed. These kind
words restored her spirits, and she was
able to listen to the following:
"Macame, you have been little i'm.
prudent in speaking so freely of me to
strangers; happily for you, these words
have dot been heard by Fouche or one Of
his agents, you would not come off so
easily. Let this be warning to you for
the future Here is your money, aud
give this 10000 francs) to your chill
dren, and say to them that if the mother
is not my friend, | wish at least the chill
dren should be-"
1t was by such means that he made
himself Gpular.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

ordinance of q cd and they that resist shall
receive to themselves damnation." May
God guide US by His Spirit, and save us
by His grace. In Christ,
Amen.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

THE EFFECTS OF IMPATIENcE. Moth
ing more incapacitates man for the lead
than impatence. No constitutionally i'm
patient man, who has INDUCED this ten
dency, ever gets to the bottom of things,
or knows with any nicely the standing dis
position and circumstances Of the people
he is thrown or has thrown himself
amongst. Certain salient points he is
possessed of, but not what reconciles and
accounts for them. Something in him
or train of thought, or liking and an
tipathies-will always come between him
and an impartial judgment. Neither
does he win confidence, for he checks the
coy, uncertain advances which are the
precursors to it. We doubt if thor
oughly impatient man can read the heart
or be fair critic or understand the rights
of any knotty question, or make himself
master of any difficult situation. The
power of waiting, celebrating, hanging
in suspense, is necessary for all these
the power of staving off for considerable
periods of time merely personal learnings.
London Saturday Revie,o.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08


HUMoRoUs-If you lose an opportu-
nifty, your opponent may find it.
Men, like bullets, go farthsstwhen they
are smoothest.
Wealth is not apt to be modest; the
face on guinea never bushes.
If there is unbanity in cities, may we
not look for suburbanity in suburbs!
Puns are unpopular. Men with one
idea are perplexed with double mean
ing.
With great trees the seed is smaller
and the blossoms later than with small
bushes
Ii isn't pleasant to be in company with
fellows who are only what sandwich
should be-halfbred.
Beauty has It's privileges. A woman
who has plOinness of countehance must
not indulge in the luxury of plainness o.
speeoa,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04
Melted Esss:tcr.

This simple luxury, owing to ignorance
or carelessness in making, is often anything
rather than luxury. First, be particular
to have an exceedingly clean saucepan.
Put into it in the proportions of small
teacuptull of water, two ounces of butter,
and large teaspoonfull OF flour. The flour
should be mixed smoothly with the cold
liquid before it is put near the fire. and if
the mixture is allowed to stand an hour be-
to.e melting, SO much the better but il
must not be put near the fire until it is
really to be melted. When orcn upon the
fire, keep it stirred, or move 1t by uecnsron-
ally shaking the saucepan; but use the ut
,mnst cantio4, o .sr shake it so that the
liquid should always go around in tho
saucepan in the same way {; if it sometimes
moves to the right, and then to the left, i,
will be oiled, and then the best thing to do
is to throw it away. A little cream. or good
milk, may be used instead of part OF the
water, and will be found an improvement
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04
REMEDY FOR DsnpEuTHEREA.

;. The following specific for that terrible
aiSeose Diphtheria, was given to me a short
time since by lady friend of great iEteli.
gence, whose constant desire to do good, is
known throughout New England, where she
resides. She ir rformt mo that tLin rnmcfE
had cured thousands and would as many
more, without fail, If properly tried. Her
physician told her that if taken in time no
one need die of diphtheria.
AS soon as the patient discovers that the
9rtaRed membrane is formed in the throat, let
a live coal of either wood or anthracite be
brought, or which drop tar, and while the
smoke arises place over it the bowl of a com.
mon clay pipe, and indale the same, allowing
the smoke to pass through the mouth and
out of the nOstrils. Let this be done every
hour until the membrane is utterly destroy
ed, which has, under this treatment, never
failed to be the case. In connection with
this let the physician prescribe the requisite
does of chorate of potash to he dissolved in
a tumbler of water, Il teaspoonfull of which
must be frequently taken. After the disease
is relieved, cured rather, build up the pa
tents strength with generous viands, wine,
&c.
This specific against a most dangerous d-
sease should be at hand in every family
where there are children; and | send it for
publication in the Telegraph, in order that it
may be puI'ished far and wide German
torn Telegraph.
IHttadeiphiG. NJ, \. B.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04

The Duly NeiOs, laboring to disparage
and belittle the recent Confederate disasters
IL south Carolina, says of the Rebel chiefs
They are now about to develop the plan
Oh warfare that has always been favorite
WIN their most sagacious captains. While
the federal forces, by the necessity of hold
ing their conquered territory in subsection,
are scattered along the outward circle, the
Coniedcrates, by inland concentration, will
be able TO mass their armies for the final
struggle. That is the secret OF bloodless
occupation OF Charleston by our troops, and
in brief while VIC shall be better able to
determine what the prize has cost u.s."
We challenge the claim of THE Meas to
speak of the Union armies as "our troops"
or the Union people rs u.s." The Neps is
Rebel organ, edited by undisguised parti-
sans ut the Rebel cause, and conducted os
thoroughly in the JeiE Davis interest as if
II were printed in Richmond and entitled
me Sentinel. 1t has never ventured to
Ciiier with the Rebel chief on a single
question OF principle or policy. 1t did not
condemn even their wanton commencement
OF war on the United States by the capture
OF our army i'll Texas, by the bombardment
OF Fort Sumpter, or by the seizure of the
National forts, arsenals, armories and navy
YARDS throughout the South. 1t has justi-
lied their perfidious refusas to exchanges
our captured Black soldiers in defiance of
the cartel, and their butchercs of captured
Toes at Fort Hudson, Fort Pillow and else
where. No single act, assumption, claim or
pretensc of the Rebel chiefs has failed to
secure its advocacy. 1t systematically dis.
courages enlistments in the Union armies,
oeiittles Union successes, and cxaggerates
Rebel triumphs. 1t maintains to the right
OF Secession, and denies the rightful power
OF the Union to maintain its own existence
by force. Yet its Editor sits in our Con-
gress instead Of his master Jetf's, and takes
ms pay from the Treasury of the Union
whlIe his whole soul and every energy are
devoted to the interests of the Conlcderacy.
So much, we mus. bear; but, when he taks
OF the Onion armies as "our forces" and the
Union people as "Us," he passes the bounds
of forbearance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04

a EsALL RS SALT LAME CETY.

Mr.. Warren Leland, of the New York
metropolitan Hotel, has made n journey
to the Pacific and back, and his journal is
published in full in the New York Herald
He gives the following account of a ball in
Salt Lake City '-"December %. In Salt
Lake City attended the annual ball given
by Brigham Young to the members of the
Assembly and Council, city officials, the
church officers, including the twelve apostles,
bishops, elders, teachers and brothers, my
self beiug the only Gentle present. About
two hundred couples were present.
The ball went off elegantly, a fine band
of music, ladies well dressed, and every
thing arranged according to the highest
scale of the fashionable code regulating
entertainments. The ballroom was spa
cious, and also the supper-room adjoining.
Prayers were uttered previous to paItaking
the feast, which was one creditable to the
gastronomic tastes of those concerned. The
entertainments of the evening were diyersi-
fed by music upon q grand piano, one Of
Brigham Young's numerous daughters Off
ciating at the instrument, accompanied by
two of her sisters in vocal music Brigham
Young had twenty-three of his wives pre-
sent, to all of whom he was introduced, and
danced with six different ones.
The ladies were all cheerful and happy
their religious zeal apparently making them
unconscious of the popularity of their do
mestic situation. During the evening Brig
ham requested all his wives and daughters,
sons.in-law and sons, with their numerous
wives and daughters, to occupy seats at one
long table, in oIder, as he remarked, that
Mr. L-could see what a large and
happy family he had. looked, bowed and
( blushed. Brigham is a hale, hearty, gay
old gentleman, sixty-four years old, and ap-
parently has many years and long line of
| nrnnnnv still lnfnrn him y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04
SHERMAN AND THE FREED.
NEEN,

The New York Tribune contains an inter
esting statement in regard to the recent or
der of Gen. SHERMAN, allotting the negroes
the coast and islands of South Carolina and
Georgia. 1t seems that when Mr.. STANTON
was in Savannah, Gen. SHERMAN invited to
a conference twenty Of the leading men
among the negroes, such as they selected
to represent them. They sent their most
intelligent men, their class leaders, preach
ers, some of the large Drained, shrewd, clear
headed men. With this body of represent
ative men, Gen. SHERMAN, in the presence
of Mr.. STANTON, entered into a full and free
conference regarding their condition and
their wishes They fully explained TO him
their situation and their desires. They .Old
him that their principal want was laei. If
they had the assured possession IF land,
they would support themselves. 'fhey were
then asked whether they would prefer to
live by themselves, or with white people.
After consultation, they answered, that, for
the present, they would prefer TO be by
themselves The scheme was therefore ar
ranged in most of its details exactly in ac-
cordance with the wishes of the negroes,
and with their practical suggestions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04
Important ofIsresencc Of Mind I'm n
Family.

1. IF man faints, place him flat on his
back and let him alone.
2. II any poison is swallowed, drink in
stantly half a glass ofcool water with heap
ing teaspoonful each Of common salt and
ground mustard stirred into il this vomits
as soon as it reaches the stomach; but for
fear some of the poison may still remain,
swallow the white OF one or two raw eggs
or drink a cup of strong coffee, these two be :
ing antidotes for a greater number of poisons
than any dozen other articles known. with
the advantage of their being always at hand
if not, pint of swrct oil, or lamp oil, or
"drippings," or melted butter or lard are
good substitutes, especially if they vomit
quickly.
5. The best thing to stop the bleeding of
moderate cut instantly, is to cover it pro
fusely with cobweb, or flour and salt, half
and Eaf
4. If the blood comes from a wound hv
jets or spirits, by spry, or the man will die
In few minutes, because on artery is se-
vered; tie a handkerchief loosely around
near the part between the wound and the
heart put a stick between ;he handkerchief
and the skin, twist it round until the doctor
comes; if in position where the handkcr-
chief cannot be used, press the thumb on
spot near the wound, between the wound
and the heart: increase the pressure until the
physicians, so rs to glue up the wound by
eie coagulation or hardening Of the cooling
blood.
5. If your clothing takes fire, slide the
hands down the dress, keeping them as close
to the body as possible, at the same time
sinking to the floor by bending the knees
this has smothering effect upon the flames;
if not extinguished, or a great headway is
gotten, lie down on the floor, roll over and
over, or better, envelop yourself in a carpet,
rug, bed cloth, or any garment you can get
hold of, always preierring woolen.
G.. If the body is tired, rest if the brain is
tired, sleep.
Z. If the bowls are loose, lie down in q
warm bed, remain there and eat nothing un-
til you are well.
s. II an action of the bowels docs not oc-
cur at the usual hour, eat not an atom until
they do act, at least for thirtysix hours;
meanwhile krink largely of cold water or
hot teas, and exercise in the open air to the
extent of a gentle PREPARATIONS, and keep
this up until things are righted; this sug-
gestion, if practiced. would save myriads of
lives every year, both in city and country.
8. The three best medicines in the world
are warmth, abstinence and rcpose-[ Halls
journal Of Ueldth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-04

let's !" and punk, he got it over the back,
with all the strength which nature and
anger had given the enraged lady.
"Bazes take you, don't do that !"
But it was no use he had to take it.
Diamond earring" punk silk velvet
dress ~ bang "Gold bracelets /" slumpl
Murder I" roarcd Gale.
"Watch and Chain !" she shrieked, and
bliif he took it over the head.
"A muff!" bang thump! "Boal" bang
bang and down went poor Caleb with
yell of murder
Now fell the blows thick and fast upon
the bruised head, back and face of the pros
trate joker, while the lady again rehearsed
hc.catalogue of the wearing apparel of the
other Mrs. Meeks, timing the utterance with
blow upon the PROSTATE and bleeding
spouse.
But all things must have an end The
violent exercise of the arms and lungs, in
which Mrs. Mceks had indulged, had some.
what exhausted her. She rapidly ran through
Mats imaginary description, and feeling her
strength departing, gathered herself up for
one grand and final effort. Gale looked
with horror on the upraised mop he heard
the words:
80, the hussy." shouted in vigorous
tone, he heard'a huiling, whizzing sound in
in the air, and the next instant Caleb's nose
was as fiat as any other part OF his face
The mop and his sweet tempered wife re-
treated into the mansion and left him alone
in his gore. Slowly and with the most keen
sensation of pain, be raised himself to
sitting posture, and with many a groan of
agony, proceeded to inspect his personal
condition.
''Ill be hanged if this arm amt broken
o And this left shoulder must be disloca-
ted o o ! And good gracious what
nose That woman must be crazy ! shant
be able to go out for month ! o, Lord,
how sore am ~
Now Nat, with the most pleasurable emo
tions, haG, through the crevice of the fence,
observed the whole of the little family lar
which have so feebly described, and he
now stood looking over the fence, at the
back Of his dear friend.
II say, Uncle Gale !" shouted Nat.
Hey !" said Caleb, as he turned in some
htteS astoiiShmcnt, look upon his former
~ san Gale, no" do you feel about it
80, youN%!' q shan leave IT blank,
yelled out the enfSRSged Caleb, as he snrong
to his feet and made fear the house, iii fix
your flint :"
But Nat didn't want his hint fixed, and
therefore made his way, with~all possible
cclerity, up the road.
Soon after there appeared upon the greer
sward, rendered sanguinary and sacred by
conjugal endearments, lame man with
shocking bad hat and who had taken
possession Of a fowling- piece loaded with
buckShOt. If the lame man meant to shoot
Nat, he reckoned without his host. That
worthy, thanks TO long and thin pair of
legs, was out of gunshot range.
Gale from that time forth, and until he
filed the grave, eschowed dry joking, and
was always sensitive on the subjects oe
mons,