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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
Official.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Pa'sed st HE Fast St,,,oa Of the Thisty- -EiohA
Congress.

PUBLic-No 1911
AN ACT relating to the law Of evidence in tho
Distrci Of Columbia
Bs II enacted BY ne Senate and House Of Rsprs-
Sntohpes Of the United Statss Of Ameriea in Con-
gress dsfembied, That on the trial Of any issue
joined, or of any matter or question, or on any
inquiry arising in any suit, action or other pro-
cesding in any court Of justice in the District Of
Columhia, or before any person having by Law,
or by consent Of parties, authority TO hear, re-
celVe and examine evidence within sal district
the parties thereto, and the persons ia whose
behalf auy such action or other proceeding may
be brought or defended, and any and all persons
interested in the same, shall, except as herein.
after excepted, be competent and compellable 10
give evidence, either viva voes or by deposition.
according the practice Of the court, on behalf Of
eithsr Of any Of the parties to the said action or
other proceeding PROVIDED, That nothing here.
in contained shall render any person who is
charged with any Office Lotfencel in any criminal
proceeding competent or compellable to give evil
denee FOR or against himself or herself, or shall
render any person compellable to answer any
question tending to eriminate himself or herself.
or shall in any criminal proceeding render any
husband competent or oompellable to give evil
denco for or against his wife, or any wife com.
pstent or compellable to give evidence for or
against her husband, or in any proceeding insli-
tuied in consequence Of adultery nor shall any
husband be compellabe to disclose any eommu
nicaton made to him by his wife during tho
marriage, nor shall any wife be coupellable to
disclose any commu nieation made to her BY her
husband during the marriage.
Approved, July ?, 1854
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
TPuBLlc-Nol. 1893 /


AN ACT prescribing the terms on which exem-
Publications. shall be furnished by the General
Land Office.
lie it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
preseniatives OF the United States Of America in
Congress assembled. That, from aud after The
hrst day of July next. all txemplioatons OF pa
tents, or papers on file, or Of record 10 the Cen
eral Land Office, which may be required by par.
ties interested, shall be furnished by the Com
missioner of said Office upon the payment by such
parties at the rate Of fifteen cents per hundred
words, and two dollars for copies Of township
plats or diagrams, with an additional sum Of one
uollar FOR the Commissioners certificate Of veri-
heatlon with the General Land Office seal aud
ono Of the employees ofsAil Office shall be desig
mated by the said Commissioner as the receiving
clerk, and the amounts so received shall, under
ihe direction Of the said Commissioner, be paid
INTO the Treasury Of the United States effect
TO DO given to this act according to such reguls-
lons as may be prescribed by the Secretary of
me Interior not inconsistent with the laws Of
The United States Provided That the fees stip-
ulaied IN the foregoing provisions shall not apply
70 such authenticated copies as may be required
oy the officers fauy branch Of the Government,
or to such unverifed copies as the Commissioner
IN ms discretion may deem proper to furnish.
Approved, July ?, 1864.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
LETTER FROM DOVER.
DOVER, January ls. 1865.

DOVER, January ls, 1865.
The Capitol is very dull this winter.
The majority in the Legislature seem to be
at loss for business as that body has
been in session so frequently during the
last two years, they seem to think their
predecessors finished up everything If
We had a Union majority in both branches,
what a change there would be. Delaware
would then be freed from the curse Of sa-
very, many Of her odious and barbaric laws
would be repealed, fair representation Of
her people would be secured in the halls of
legislation, and she would take her stand
among those loyal States who have in storm
and sunshine upheld by every means in
their power the integrity, the dignity and
the flag of the Republic Much has been
done by her loyal citizens, but how much
brighter would have been her history, if,
through these perilous times, those, in
whose hands power was committed, had
been true to the Government.
The exciting topic of conversation con-
Germs the much talked-of Junction and
Breakwater Railroad Company. The Sus-
sex members are pressing for large State
aid, but the form in which they desire it, is
not yet fully developed They have great
hopes that the General Government will
build fortifcation and stone pier At or
near Lewes, and they are willing To remove
the restrictions contained in the Act passed
two years since. The world moves when
Secesh in Delaware gives up a jot or little OF
their old prejudices in favor OF the 'sacred
institution" Sussex made quite demon.
stration here to-day-many of her leadn.
citizens are in town, and every cxertion is
being made to procure a favorable issue
A committee has been raised in the
House on the subject of making Delaware
a free State, of which Mr.. Allderdce Of
your County is chairman As the balance
of the committee belong to the " Democ.
raey," it is to be presumed the chairman
will have "hard road to travel"
The Secretary of State arrived in town
to-day. X.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
iuonmunisatedl r.
sKaTIN1 MArea ON IHR PARK.


1t having been known that there was to be a
skating match on the psrS yesterday, the 18th
inst, the humber Of visitors we're unusually large
Durlug the whole afternoon the city cars we're
crowded with those who wished to be participants
In tho amusement or WiiHesses of H. Al four
O'Clock there could not have been less than one
thousand persons present. The acoommodaii
fer those dpsirOus Of seeing the match were very
ample, ufording full visw Of the ices There
was besides band Of music ia attendance, which
from time to time disooursed sweet airs, and
added considerably to the attractions OF the
Ilace. The day was hne, and had it been little
less windy, nothing further on that score could
have been desired. But what pleased US most
was the large number Of ladies present on the
occasion, Whose bright eyes, rosy cheeks, musical
voices and pleasant laughter proved at once the
beallhness and mirth attending the exercise Of
skating We knoU Of no adjustment 90 condu-
Give TO health, and We are glad to had our eiti-
Eens so generally Of the same opinion. Skating
strengthens the limbs. bestows grace Of move.
men, promotes good feeling, plants roses in
p lie cheeks, and is deadly enemy TO consump-
tion.
At about 9 80 the match commenced, the
prize being splendid pair Of skates for the
fastest skater Messrs Sparks, McCleas ami
Reilly were appointed judges, Mr. Sparks taking
the time 1be following LIST gives the naues
and time Of the competitors aud the time made
BY each
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
DIED.

LAI on the morning Of the
18Th inst, at bis residence near WILMINGTON.
Delaware, JoHN R. LAriMxa.
The funeral will leave the Baltimore Depot.
Broad and Prime streets. Phila., upon the arrival
OF the $50 train from Wilmington, at IL o'oloek
on Saturday, tho 2lst inst.
oANNlsrER la this city, on the 18Th in ST
age. VI "e'
Blu ;H In this city, after brief illpess n,v,D
Besn' ot Louisiana, aged 8 years.
Inc friends OF the family are iuvitei, without
further notice, - attend bis funer A. from the
residence Of is brother. Geo. W. Blsh, NJ, 800
tIe ieh street, o. Friday, goth initlnt, At II
o'silek, a. NJ.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
aEa

.t .Ls-avther AcQlHDn full &C.
ico4as OF the capture Of Fort Fisher, on
Federal Point, N. c, by the Union forces.
90 Sunday afternoon last. The naval and
land attack was one Of the most brilliant
exploits of the war, and has covered those
who participated in it with imperishable
glory. This Fort commands the main en-
trauee to Wilmington, and will hereafter
seal that port against rebel blockade run
ners, thus depriving the traitors of a means
OF obtaining supplies from abroad aud do
much towards destroying the power Of the
rebellion. The skies are Frightening and
we have great cause to hope that the day is
not distant when the supremacy OF the laws
will be- vindicsted and our dag Goat in
triumph over every foot of rebel soil
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
GPuBLlo-No. 1921

An ACT authorizing the erection OF buildings for
the branch mint At San Francisco.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rem
resentatiyes Of the United States Of America In
Congress assembled. That the sum of three hun.
dred thousand dollars be, aud the same is here
by, appropriated out Of any money in the Trea-
sury not otherwise appropriated 10 be e. peu led
under the direction Of tho Secretary Of the Trea.
sury, in tho purchase of site IL necessary, and
the erection of asu table building or buildings
Tor the use of tue bIauch mint at San Francisco,
in the State OF Caifornia.
Approved, July 2, 1864.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

SALurR.-on Tuesday evening last, on
the reception of the glorious news that the
rebel stronghold, Fort Fisher, had been
captured by the Union forces, our loyal cit-
zens manifested their JOY at the event by
firing national salute. Yesterday the ma
tional bag was thrown to The breeze III all
parts of the city, and the bell on the City
Hall rang forth a merry peal.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
now TO DRESS FOR A PHOTOGRAPH.


A lady or gentleman, having made up bsr or
his mind to be photographed, naturally consid-
ers, in the FIRST place, how to be dressed so as
to show oil to the best advantage. This 10 by
no meaus such an unimporlant matter as many
might imagine. Let me offer few words Of adj
vice touching dreis. Orange color, for certain
optical reasons, is photographioally black
glue is white other shades or tones OF color
are proportionably darker or lighter as they COZ
tam more or less Of these colors. The progress
i've scale of Photographic color oommences with
tue lightest The order stands thus - white,
light blue, violet. pink, mauve, dark blue, lem.
on, blue green, leather-broHn, drab, cerise ma.
genta, yellow green, dark- brown, purple, red.
amber, morone, orange, dead black. COMPLEX
ION has 10 DO much considered in connection with
dress BLONDES can wear much lighter eolora
thau ornuetteai the latter always present bet
Ter plctutes IN dark dresses. brit neither look
well IN positive white. Violent contrast Of coll
or ehonld be especially guarded against. In
photography, brun sltes possess great adyaut-
age ever their fairer aistera. The lovely golden
tte5ses lose all their transparent brillianey. and
are represented black; whilst the bonnie blue
ee, theme Of rapture TO the loet, is misery to
tue photographer; for II is put entirely out
Tho simplest and most effective way Of remoy-
ing the yelow color from the hair, is to powder
1t nearly white; it is thus brought to about the
'N'N f"''"S'"lh'u tut as IN nature The same
rule Of course, applies to compilations. A free
ke qHite invisiblc at short distance, is, on ac-
count Of its yellow color, rendered most pain
iul'y dislloct when photographed The puff
boA must be called in TO the assistance OF art
mere let me intrude one word Of general advice
-blde, as Wa have seen, is tho most readily
Affected by the light. and yellow the least il,
therefore. you would keep your complexion clear
and Tree from tan frecklel whilst taking your
delightful rambes at the seaside, discard by
all means The b'ue veil. and substitute a dark
green or yellow one in it's stead Blne tuIe
ouers no more obstruction 10 the actinic rays Of
the sun thnn white. Halfh yard of yellow net.
though perhlps no. v,ry bce1ning, viii be mora
,hlencious aud considerably cheaper than quart
of k1lydor-AH Me fev Round.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

At twenty minutes of Eve o'clock, these two
immense divisions, carrying S02 guns, in add-
tlon to the iron clads, joined in the grand can
nonede, spectacle that will probably never be
witnessed again during the present age
ludeed, have no doubt, that, up 10 the with
draWal Of the wooden WAlle this evening, not
less than 20, 900 shells were fred into Fort
Fisher. After the general hombarimeut COM
menced, but one shot was fired in return. ard
consequently none Of the wooden vessels were
injured.
The New Ironsdes snd The monitors did not
withdraw when the signal was given the wooden
vessels to cease firing, but kept at work through
out the night, throwing one shell every len
minutes into the fort 10 prevent tLs rebeis nom
repairing the damages. The number of shots
fired whilst this great bombardment lasted. IL
hours, closing at 6.lO A. NJ, could not have
been less than four per second broadside after
broadsde being poured in without the slightest
intermissiou, and occasionally interspersed vii
tue dense bass Of the l5-iuch guns of tue moni-
tors. Four shois per second during this time
counts up 81 600.
The troops have advanced up to within about
a mile AHd a half Of Fort Fisher, their oamp
fires extending down the beach for more than a
mile. An order has been received from the
Admiral, it being found impossible to bring our
division into the fight, snchoring room being
too contracted, to proceed in shore 10 cover the
encampment Of troops from any assault by
bragg from Wilmington. The troops, as /
learn from officers v ho assisted in landing them.
are in fine spiriie and anxious to be led foi ward
10 the assault Of the fort. They wish to wine
cut the stain cast upon them by the withdrawal
OF Gen. Butler, aud to prove to the country that
they did not believe tho fort could not be taken
The announcement received here to-day that
Den. Butler had been relieved from the command
OF the Army Of the James, and directed to report
At Lowell, caused great rejoicing throughout th Q
heet regret to learn that one Of the l5-iach
guns of the MahOpao. was burst day but a IN
pleased to add that none OF her iron-clad crew
were injured by the explosion. She remained
ia the RRht throughout the day. Some good
shooting was made by tho rebels, and all the
iron-cads have numerous indenlations Of ihoir
armor.
SECOND DAT OF THE BATTLE.
The military have advanced during the night
TO the abandoned Fort Anderson, aud have held
possession Of the whole breadth Of the peninsula
10 Cape Fear river. The advanced pickets are
now within a mile Of Fort Fisher, prepared far
storming the work when the proper moment
arrives.
gun burst onboard the Mahopac yesterday.
Wounding two officers slightly an one man se'
riously. These were the only casualties in The
heet. The weather at the time close is not so
bright, but the wind still contiuues from the
westward, giving us a calm sea. We hope 10
finish the work te-lay or tomorrow. ooy
p. S.-SATURDAT, P. M-The Iropsida.
ang monitors have just opened again on Fort
Fisher.
Up. M.-Ths division Of wooden vessels are
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

WILMINGTON ISsTITUTE LECTURE.
On Tuesday evening, January "a, John S.
c. Abbott, the popular historian, will lee.
ture upon "0ur War and General Grant. {"
Our citizens may anticipate rare treat, and
much information concerning the life and
character Of the man in whose hands are
the destinies of our country. Mr.. Abbott
is we'll known to the country By his histories,
and is the favorite author OF children es.
pecially. His numerous books. written for
the little people, are in every household.
We trust that he will be welcomed by
large and appreeiativs audience.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
20. 1885.
tue NATIoK,s FLAG.

On Thursday week last, our patriotic re-
preventative inthe General Assembly, JoHN
A. DUNCAN, Esq, offered resolution to
raise the national flag over the Capitol, at
Dover, during the sessions of the Legisla-
ture, which was adopted and sent TO the
Senate for concurrence. The Senate amend
ed the resolution to the effect that the flag
should only be displayed in fair weather
1t was returned to the House when Mr.
Duncan opposed the amendment in few
patriotic remarks. He wanted the old Gag,
which is now passing through a terrible
storm, and is being borne in triumph by our
gallant sons against the traitors Of
the South, to be unfurled amid sunshine
and tempest. The Copperhsads alleged that
the pole on the Capitol would not support
the flag in severe weather. This was but
miserable subterGuge and excuse to avoid
the direct issue. The House, however, re-
fused to adopt the amendment of the Senate
and adhered to the original resolution. The
Senate refused 10 recede, and the conse-
qusnce was that committee Of conference
has been appointed to settle the NATTER
Such legislation is disgrace TO the State.
We hardly thought ii possible that the Cop
perheads Of Delaware cherished such hatred
to our nations emblem as to resort 10 such
mean trickery to prevent the stars and
stripes from being unfurled over the State
Capitol. We hope for the honor and credit
Of the State that the resolution will be
passed in its original form, and that the en-
sign of freedom will be unfurled from the
dome OF the Capitol in oil seasons-amid
sunshine and storm-as an evidence Of our
loyalty to the Government Of our fathers.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
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THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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A'0' em' Phllzdephiu, Pa
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

sAye YOUR MoHKY.-Remember the DelawAfs
Saving Bank is located at the Office OF william
MeCaulley, Esq, No. COG Market street. vii
nington, Del, and is opened every day to re.
ceive deposits. All amounts received from ops
dollar upwards, and hye per cent. interest psii
on the same from the lay Of deposit.
Wa MOCAULLRr, President
JonN P. RurH. see'v.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

III snott fange hring, and 90 reply fc0m the fort
The Rsh. 0uyler is about 10 sail with de-
spaie hts for Fortress Monroe. cor
THE vERY LATEST.
Especial Despatch to the Baltimore American. ]
FoRTREss MoSRoE, Jan. 17.--6 80 P. M
amer three days and nights bombaI dment Fort
Fisher is ours with all the contiguous works
commanding New Inlet. The assault was made
by the army anl naval brigade at three O'Clock
on Saturday afternoon. One corner Of the fort
wts secured in half M hour but there was q
hand to hand fight with the garrison which
lasted until nine o'elo,k at night. There was q
siIbborn and bloody resistance, and the fort and
iis approaches were streWn with the dead.
The garrsou had been heavily reinforced, aud
Q number Of prisoners taken Is over 2000 We
'ptured ~ guns. An the forts, including the
NJ Mlund and 2skes Island batteTos we're surren.
dtrel. The rebel lose 10 the assault was 500
dead, besides the Woundsd. Fleet Lieut.. Preston,
aud Lieut.. Porter comm Ind lnt Of the hlg ship
were both killed IN the as4,ul Gen. Whiting
aud Col. Lamb are bblh prisoners anl wounded
The rebel pirates Tallahassee aud ChickamauRs
were in the fight, AMI were driven up the river
U ir gunbOats went up the river ou Monday
morning Our prison -rs will be Immediately
sent North. We had several days Of delightful
weather
The magazine in The fort exploded by accident
on Monday morning, killing and wounJing 200
Of ouI men.
The Santiago De Cuba brings the boies Of
Lieuts. Preston and Porter, aud the WouadeI OF
the Navy (Signed) c.c.E.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
OIL MINES IN DELAWARE
GREAT DISCOVERY.

"A a I.N barner for burning Coal or Kerosene oil sll
oet shimneys warranted free from smoke or SMELL sanh
uslnE this burner Also new Lantern ior burning ~
huPsFeI 70 any other iniroduesd. For sale b. h
spbseribaz, Wholesale or tall
HM. sTRIMPLE,
essSlit' Agentior the State OF Delaware
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

From this it appears that Mr. Stroud was
fie,ls priaeePs in the trial Of speed We were
surprised that in view Of the valuable prizes OF.
tered sud the honor OF winning them, so few IN
dertOOk to enter the lists. But We suppose many
we're deferred By the distance to be ruu, which
was twice around the park
In fancy or scientific skating there we're only
t6o rivals, Messrs E. Stroud aud Van Loan 1t
wss deeied BY the judges-Messrs McCees,
Reilly aud Roduey-that the former was the
mors graceful skater, but that the latter had
executed the most difficult figures The priIs.
another very valuable pair of skates Of the finest
quality, vas therefore Adjudged to Mr.. vau
Loan. The match being over. the park, which
during the trial was hare OF skaters, who hal
collected to view the champions in their eyoiu-
tieps. vas Sgsiu covered with the promiscuous
,hrong, aud " oil weut merry as a marriage
bell" SPECTATOR
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
Gentlemen,s Hats.

All the latest style, at CHARLES oARFoRp q SONS,
c uilHeatai Hotel, PhiiadelphiA
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
JAauAry lth, 1895 jan ii ~ = % 10D' ''O'''
IN TINS COURT OF cHANCRRY OF TIIg STATE VI
DELAWARE IN AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNT
urAh Norcrosa

Georgo Dower aud Edward Brewer
Asrteaby 10 an order Of the Chancellor made ID,
A. owe eAuA, at tho September t9r 1864 nnties i ,ly
given To Az Prraonr having any lien upon he ntsvl
estate VI uriah Noteross George Brewer and Edsr!
hrewer, OF either Of tham 10 the lands and tsnsm
the said proceedings mentioned, to ne petition lsl
iorth The Amount aud nature OF the came ia the oc,
the ksghteI in chanevTy for New Castle County ten d
before the third Monday In February next and 10 sbp
and prove the said lien Al tho ensuing term Of the C
Of tChAneey before tho rising Of the Court gu the Third M
OF the term 0KOR0E b. RODNEY, Trusts,, de
January lLh. 1896 Ian D nm IL ~ .N-lN
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20
LndIes, Enrs.

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