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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
CRIMES AND oAsUALrlEs.

An Italian has been arrested in New Or
leans charged with murder He wore ring
having snap claw in it which was filled
with deadly poison, so that scratch would
cause death in three hours.
A cabin containing four negroes working
on plantation some eighteen miles below
Vicksburg, on the river, was on Thursday
blown up by gunpowder, which had been
deposited underneath the house and explod-
ed by unknown parties. The blacks were
thrown up some distance by the conclusion
and badly bruised, but fortunately escaped
death.
A most distressing affair took place in In
dlanapolis on Saturday. A young man by
the name of Leonidas johnson, aged about
II years, was shot and instantly killed by
his roommate. johnson had risen during
the night and gone out, and on returning, in
opening the door, was mistken for burglar
by his roommate, who drew a pistol and
fired The ball passed through young John
sons head, and he fell dead on the spot.
A Chicago despatch states that in that city
on Saturday, fearful visitation of Providence
happened, under the following circumstan.
ces: Atailor, from Germany, named Luben
helmer, was accused of having stolen somC
money, which he positively denied, callinl
upon God to strike him dead if he was no
speaking the truth. The fearful imprecatioi
had hardly been uttered before the selfcon
victed perjurer fell TO the floor dead man
On searching him the money was found il
his pockets.
A Savannah despatch to the Chicago Pos
has the following Fifteen Union soldierl
confined at Andersonville until the close o
the war, were on Monday week discovered
still IN confinement in cave near Atlanta
guarded by Rebel guerlllas, and total,
ignorant that the war was ended. The,
were starved and emaciated having beer
cruelty abused, and most of them were idioti
from the protracted confinement in darkness
not having seen the light since leaving An
Jacksonville.
The steamer ], R. Gilmore was sunk nea
Mound city, ILL.,, on Wednesday night. He
passengers escaped. The hoat was valued
at $4,000, and her cargo at over 5000, 900.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
Special Correspondence the Journ4l and Statesman
LETTER FROM WISCONSIN.
GREEN BAY, Wis, Sept. II, 1855
FRIEND EcKEL:-

GREEN BAY, Wis, Sept. II, 1886.
FRIEND EcKEL:-
Next to q letter from
home a copy of the journal and Statesman
would be welcome as we wait here in this
far out of the way place, but as we cannot
hear from you we will let you hear from us.
Green Bay is a little town at the head of
Green Bay, Wisconsin, on east side of Fox
river, opposite to Fort Howard, U. S. post
during the late war, the war of 1879. All
traces of the fort have disappeared except
the flag staff and magazine, but the build
ings, officers quarters, &C., remain, though
in rather decayed condition. We reached
here on Saturday night to remain over Sun
day, and have been detained through to-day
waiting for boat TO take us up the bay to
Esconaba, whence we expect to reach Mar
quette on Lake Superior by rail.
A journey OF some 1900 or 1900 miles has
given viyidness and reality to all that we
have been accustomed to hear of the great
ness of THE GREAT WEST Nothing but an
actual sight and experience can convey any
adequate idea of its great extent and bound
less resources as well as OF its resistless en-
ergy. We went north from Detroit to the
Saginaw Valley, TO Saginaw and Bay City
towns-they are called cities not, it seems.
for the sake of large name, but because
they are in fact incorporated and governed
by Mayor and Councillor Saginaw Bay.
Here at East Saginaw is an example of what
] have just alluded to. About fourteen years
ago, friend, whom we met, landed in the
midst OF a pine wood aud took his meal
from stump, left standing III a shanty; now
it is town OF broad streets, with city rail
road, elegant brick buildings, handsome
enough 10 grace any city; with first class
hotels, and daily printed bills of fare, large
well.lurnished stores and every evidence OF
driving business activity. Sixteen miles
below reached by boat now, but soon to be
reached by Railroad built on piles over the
marsh for much of the way, is Bay City, a lit.
tie town sprung upas by magic ON q low, fiat,
uninviting headand. Here too is a large
and handsome five storied and ornamented
brick hotel and a street stretching out for a
mile OF more on which are more tasteful
residences than have perhaps ever seen in
the same extent before. As you see these
evidences of thrift and prosperity you ma.
turally ask, whence comes it allY The smoke
of a hundred saw mills and salt works gives
the answer.
Saginaw Valley Is one great lumber yard.
This pine region is one OF the. best in the
lane, and the timber coming down Cass river
is said to be Of the finest description. The
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

A row occurred at Fredericksburg, Vir
ginia recently, between members Of the
Union burial party and lot of ex-rebels
There has been considerable feeling of late
in that city as to the building of the monu-
ment in the Union burying ground on Marye
Heights The burial party had been paid
of, and several of the corps being at the
railroad depot at night little influenced by
liquor, were branded by crowd of citizens
with unkind epithets replying in the usual
complimentary style, the crowd set upon
them and desperate fight resulted in which
eight men were badly bruised No weapons
were used.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

APPOINTMENTS BY Hon. JosErH P.
ooMEaYs, BY AND WITH THE ADVICE AND
CONSENT OF THE PREsIDENT.-Theodore +.
Crawford, to be Collector for the District Of
Delaware, rice Thomas NJ Rodney, remov-
ed. John L. Pratt, of Dover, to be United
States District Attorney, for Delaware, rice
Edward G. Bradford, removed. Other ap-
pointments, we understand, are soon TO fol-
low. We will give them to our readers as
fast as Mr.. Comegys decides upon the appli'
cants,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

HoS. JOIN A. ALLDERDIcE.-on Satur-
day last Hon. John A. Allderdice was unani-
mously renominated for Representative in
the General Assembly, for New Castle Hun
dred. Mr.. Allderdice had expressed desire
to have his name omitted from the list of
candidates, but despite his wish his constitu-
ents accorded to him the honor OF the nomi-
nation without solitary dissenting voice.
Mr., Allderdice ably represented the peo.
pie in the late Legislature, and this unani-
nous endorsement is deserved compliment
to faithful and efficient public servant.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
no OUR PATRoNs.

The patrons of the journal and Statesman
are informed that GEORGE r. ROBERTS is no
longer connected with this office, as colec-
tor, or agent, nor in any other capacity
whatever. Mr.. JOSEPH EcKEL is now our
authorized agent for the collection of monies
and transaction of outdoor business CON
nected with the Office All matters entrusted
to bis care will receive prompt attention.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

MIR. CoMEaYs KEEPS THE AXE IN Mo
TIoN.-We learn as we go 10 press that
Joseph Bush, of Salisbury, Md, has been
appointed Mail Agent in place of j. b. Win
gate, removed Mr. Bush possesses superior
qualifications for the position, from the fact
that he superintended the underground mail
arrangements for the Rebels during the war.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

JOHN H. BRYANT, recently appointed In
ternal Revenue Collector at Chicago, resigns
his office, because he cannot give "even a
silent acquiesence to the Presidents policy. +"
Charles H. B. Day, Collector of Internal
Revenue for Delaware, had no such con
scientious scruples as that, he knew on which
side his bread was buttered.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

THE disgusting speech of the perambu
lating babbler, made President by Booth $
bullet, in Philadelphia, where he Instituted
comparison between himself and the Al.
mighty, by declaring that "Zhc Lord Of al
he sartt doas a tai'or, " is not the first time
he has outraged public docency, to say moth
ing OF the religious sentiment OF the people.
Inose who are familiar with lis canvass for
Governor OF Tennessee. will remember that,
while speaking TO a crowd OF Democrats
denouncing Know Nothiugs and religious
politicians, he boldly charged that "jcsus
Christ tnas an impostor." This was Andrew
Johnson while on the stump for Governor
Now that assassination has elevated him to
the Presidency, he takes another step, and
announces that he and =" the Lord of all the
letin.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

Ewing Tucker, of Morgan county, Mis-
souri,, who had been rebel soldier, and
was a desperate character, returned home
not long since and found his wife had mar
ried Elijah Slocum, supposing him to be
dead, and they were Lying happily together.
A few days ago Tucker murdered Slocum.
was arrested, but on the way to Jail party
OF men wearing masks took him out of the
him
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
COaIMEI1CIAL RECORD.
WILMINGTON MARKET.
Corrected by q. Chqudisr 4 Son.
nav ADVERTISEMENTS
M,nday, SEPTEMBER q, l3GB.

CHEHIFF's sALE.--BS VIRTUE OF 4
- Nu' of lev , iciis 90 Jdesei, viii he esp sd
% fnHlr le the lirt-l ct irtuci. Dunlsp in The
'awn nea~Arrt cay New ta4 tu County h,NWNe, on
FRIDAY, the l2th da, OF oratar d lseG AZ lQoeo X,
a. ~, She inliliritg ie,crihet Real f'tfte, Wa
Ail tu0t -eveft ;rsy Iie0es all s OF land situ-
ate IT, "a Lioa and s.. Geotgea lpndfel ia New Castle
Coupt', s1i 1853 nt nulawlrri muti'd enl desc ih,1
= fll'. ~n, tuwt NJ "A tract ot land 7tuAe IN Red
~ N Urr.rct rHler} AMI uo'i1w. houulri by John
Reyt1, and lie isal FROM Pot Penn te us'aw.e cry.
an by 81 Geoisy- ir''k cAniauins ore hundred and
forty sores u' uilal and m,ih meadow b. tit ssine
more nr less No. 2-Boatdai ls st doArga- Creta,
lHds late 30 stsphal Twus ni, heirs Milliim Young
and others AVID hy lie road 'in- ir IN neawsic PlJ
o. Bit t1sner con tiuinr two huGdrel and nuy-nhe
acres NJ uptud api nNrth m,aaow, Ne tho same more
or less
seRed and ttke ia eNo'n,3 ~ ihs property Of Philip
J. Gtose ami SatAh A. his w'0 aud Jamss Gtoss and
srfh T., his wife aHd Cynthia VI sronz dnnstrA-
riN ot Nathan strong d5c9a-yi and tsre euAnts. AMI
GEOIGl :. uAGANf, sLeiH.
shsrhs Ohiee NoW Castle sep % iSd6.-.at,
JNOW BENr--A DWELLING HOUSE GARDEN
snl ten or twelve acres 81 itnd ti. Chu.eway,
haf m- ON Wiut st9u, the land suitable tir truca-
ins or Atepug c''f Possession Immediately Apply
TO w McArLLEY,
tU8 Market street,
H4li4t VIII Tel.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

INTERESTING LETTER.-W publish in an
other column letter from Green Bay, Wis
consin. The initials will suggest the name
of the author. 1t is written in a pleasant
vein, and gives some interesting facts in re-
lation to the great West. 1t will well repay
an attentive perusal.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
CROsBY OPERA HOUSE.
GRAND ART ASSOCIATION.
VALUE OF SHARES FIVE DOLLARS.


FIRST pRENIUM.
THE CROSBY OPERA noUsB1 CHICAGO
eoncsa t. 10 eNa or TnE F1NEsr IN THE woRL6
amounta to
SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
In addition 10 this the premiums consist Of than
THREE HUNDRED
SPLENDID OIL PA1S1Iads
BIERsTADrs great Painting "THE YOSEMITE VAL
LkY" Value. so o..
oRopstY's 'Ol'sdId work. ANAaERIoAE AuruMK'
sclussRL Es9HHl raiqIl.s IRVING AND HIS
nAHTs charmias Painting. WOODS IN AUTUMN"
Value g. no
sGARp's srsai western LSns.eAge, "IEER ON TIE
GldNouX's MagA!ecsut Landseare "ALpINE SCENE
hN." Value, sA000.
Constituting the grAndest collection of
LEGIrIMATELY AMERICAN WORKS OF ART
aud comprising
TuE ENTIRE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MR.
CROSBY,
with the original llte.siIs
DusT or ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
Executed from LIE by l.. W. YOlk Value, ss,6tO.
10 enable the public to Judge fer themselves this col
lection viii he or exhibition part alternately In tho
OPERA HOUSE, CHICAGO.
THE ART INsTITUrE esi BROADWAY.
The holders Certificate. Of Membership being entitled
| to admission fktE uP CHARaR.
TICRgTs OF MEMBERSHIP
For g. share certificate, with ouso the follow
I lug beautiful Steel knsrsvinSa;
"rmE LITTLE wANDRRgR" by THOMAS READ;
OR,
GATHERING APPLES" by JEROME THoMPsoB.
Por $40. two shsros certificates, with the superb
eieel Engraving of
For slS three shares or certificates with tho nus ALLIE
gotieal Engraving on Steel
"MRRcYs DREAM" by D. HUNTINGTON.
For 40, four shares certificates with tho splendid
Chrome Engraving 0ssned exeuavsy by the CrosbT Art
Assoriauon)
IAN AMERICAN AUTUMN" by }. p cRopsRY.
while for s5o ten shares certificates are Issued with
A CHOICE ARTISTS PROOF
Of either "Iryiug aud Hs Friends" "creys Dream or
the "Ametiean Au:im
From this u may ba that purchasers OF certificates
receive At urre the value Of her money IN the Rngrav
inEt, while they also sosure
SHARE IN TaE AWARD or PKEMIUMs.
The sutserntlon Books will close 90 sAFuBDaY, the
72i Of SEt1 BMRER, 1896 aud on tie FIRST OF O :
TOBER following, the AWARD or PRBMTuMs win be
publicly nado at the Opera Houes
In Subscription boOl heng closed will be- placed In
tbs M nds OF the following gentlemen, who have nd.y
c1nensn to act - the Cheago msm6srs OF tho Commit.
tee 70 conduct the aNAid OF Premiums.
! WA, I. CuoLBAUGll, pIest Union Nat. Bank
AMOS T. HALL, Treasurer c. B. a X. H.
| y. g HALL, Hall. Kimbs'k Il Co.
/ lNrOE BRIGGS, Ewing, Briggs & Co.
J. G.. DoRE. President OF the Bard Of Trsd,.
JAMES u biwtN, res' is-t ihrd National Bank
! JAMES q. FARGO, suP't AioericAu Exeresa.
/ FkANuIa a. HOFFMAN,, Ex-Lieu' Governor
/ ]. Y. MU m, Munu y eoptl, Elevator
] ELLIS Pres lent end NetionAl Bsuk
Tbeee g-nt.eurn, ogetasr with such u hsts from dIE
isr1nt r. c the cfGutr .h'g ny add tust nun.
Der thn r1p3se Of th, iup@-, ming the shatebnl,
ers las'i vii ~ us spLh MANA UEMBNr or
TIE " AID IN ALI IT. % FAILS
Noncr -!u or 'erus c.rii Ales l'ea,e naue sngrav.
ins e-sir ii the EnsraviaE d BE- erw,tdsd 10 IN.
sure - ssiy enclose twelve cents Atanps or tubing
jihtt Ntlgg money
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

IT Is understood that if JEFF. Davis is re-
leased from Fort Monroe on parole in octo-
ber' he will take the stump in support of the
Presidents policy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

RAYMOND of the Times says, the people
"will not hand over the Government to the
control of the Democratic party" When
the boItle.holder throws up the sponge, the
battle is lost
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

There Is much suffering among the freed
men OF Alabama in consequence of the fail
ure OF the corn and cotton crops in the State.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

Over one thousand persons have arrived
in Galveston and Hamilton, to escape the
persecution of guerrilas in tho Interior who
rob and murder indiscriminately, for plum.
der.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

DR.. RANDoLPH gives as a reason why he
is not afraid to die, that he "never voted the
Democratic ticket"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
WAR DIT RTMrAs,
81 R1KOS GESLHAi'b 0YrIae,
WAsHRaroN, b. o., ArdulT tl,h, 1866.


So R1KoN GESEHAi'6 0FrIof.
WAsHisaroN, b. u, AuaulE tJ,h, isOG
ADvRRTlsENLSr.
An Array Medical Bafd. to consist Of Rrsvet Coonel
j. D. brUwu, Sur 'cll u. President Bre, al Iientui
an Coouel ii. i wirl, nrscoa L. : A., Brsvet Lieu
leu,nt Colonel Auihqny II ser. sur-'ou, u a aud
BE- vet Mayer Wtrren Nehsvt, Assistant Surgeon a. ;
A. lt,aar isr. WI mee' ia NeW rk .'tty On the
2Oth OF shPIEMBER, NEXT
F1' tho exsuliuaii Of ctudid e- lof l ion nf tho
Medical -til II tht U. = Army.
sluid.
Application for al Invitation to appe,i before ia Iosr
should be aidre,sed to the surgeon Gsnera u A and
ng'i state ~ is name, tsidrucc aud date aud place
Of bfth uf lie can ada. T.inoairs ,- 10 cutr aetsf
aud quail cation, nubt he turui-htd II the App i,aut
has hcsi IN MeIcA se-Uro II III Army dur ag Ihs
war tie Ac fh.u'J be sistsl together win HI former
THus tad tirt aud place Of sie" aud testimunsls 10
III the Ulcers w Whom h. hts serycl shouli aso bs
forwarded.
80 al 'waucs msis for tho expenses Of persons uu.
dcrspnb the on, IL f. ar iud neisill me-
requisite tn HVl iulmeut.
Taere ARE az resent sixty uclas m tho Msdic. sta
h5iys!N Of which ars rignti, heiAr create bv The At
oi Cong'5 s. ript"gei July 2sth, ls6i
augit-pw surgeon General u Z a.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
MEDICAL.
pEsTORE YOUR HEALTH,
\ BALM FOR THE AFFLICTEDl
MRS. DIR. FOSTER,
No. 6l2 WEST FRONT STREET,

w1LNlNGT0N DELAWARE,
Announces to the citizens Of Wilmington ani vicinity,
tnat he still continues tue practice Of Al=lne in ali III
hfnnehes Size prepared to test old chronic eAsas Il
Coughs Colds hsumaiisn .S-urilga, sfysiprlas spinal
AneftOnsi Dyspepsia, Hysora, Scrotuia aud he numer.
Gus other lis To which ii-sh IL heir. Sne Sil give par.
tcular attention TO the raaout of eisea,es of fsinaee
~ Patienls attended at thnr residen IL desired
MNs nR FOsrLR, 10 r'su &C graduate of Penn
Medical University, sui he ulpunt may ha sorn at ID
'lse siie invites the sictsl ucili ami ses her ns
Size charges nothing IA Alsioe aud from her comrlre
howledgs Of the human sen httiers horstii th. Hh.
tan afford them great roef It not permanently cure
tuehl. iyl3-ff
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
SIxTH AVENUE BOARDING HOUSE.

As most ofmy summer huarlers have left have
plenty Of room for persuus who w.th liONE free from
the confusion Of Public Ilousee and with more of a
variety th1n can be found in private hordlug housas-
TenIn Alley and other anna nt, frev to bosrders
au3l J. A. BHoWY
TNVEHYTuING NICE PoR 40I Tn1v c1S :,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
-VuIE PILES CAN BE oURED.
PRICE 95 CENTS PER D0x
VHE GREAT REMEDY OF THE ACE.
FEVER A&D ACNE uAaD IN Is HOURS.
Mrs. DR. FOsrER.

Manuiae.u sp .elc for his t.rftbl- malady which
s MarftatA 20 elH the mua ebstir-'r e f-v-f
rsed ny lhgu-and4 AMI never f.ieti t. eir,r,
prif 'ish ini d- 't- wodi clu SIT tir 20 iitcr..s
Az eihF 1t %. hanj as e "a Ils 4r4g.e IN 4tlie
iavof ht IS beiuin'ng the great reiney ha age CYr
tnesy diseases VIZ
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

EVERYTHING NICE ROR HOLIDAY GIFTS al
II deel6 J. B. P0RTER's, 400 Market st.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

Eoucr -!u or edus c.rif, Atss lease name sngrav.
ins as.r,l. i tine EnsraviaE p be erw,, dsd 10 IN.
sure - sy, enclose Twelve cents stamp, ior tubing
sshd iiaft ps ost money orders gree backs with
every certificate s ft'iy registered. Address
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
TIE "rEIoE CURRENT" LEDGE,

ot2Ol0 feet length E located upon the oppoHits de Of
the same Canon as the ledge already dascrbed II ia
AoSus 20! . ~; t IN width With well defined easnss
gwen m les word; iull Information NAV he nItsnsd
nt the Office ui tie Company.
Tn al FanHses Of choice among many good location.
have been seeurol by tue person nspectlen Of
ssnasn oi tAs C9mpany OF practical mining experience
uu he He'nied ieports, tha Conplny are assured Of
We lho't ealaustlla rchuess OF their properly and
alangsnenls are ado for prosecuting the business with
visnr, accuracy and despatch. ''-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25

u Dp. KEYsER IS A PHYSICIAN of ovsr ,bl,i,
years experience, and graduate OF the Jefferson Meli.
eh College and Of the University Of Medicine and sur
gerry Of Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SHARES

OF me stoek Of the Company will be sold ON aennt of
working Capital No other stock is offered for sale
ehureiy original and mutual plan has bean sdopted
2r ihe speedy disposal the working capital for h mar
o. which all parties invited 10 call al tbe
omoe' NO. 4S2 Chestnut st. tup stalrsi fsb2-tf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NOTICE TO POLITICIANS.

ia said that "erperisnce teaches ipisd0n' Our tr-
pertence, for many years. as printer teaches Us that
politicians about slippery most other people.
Therefore knotr ye each all and every Of you that
hereafter political printing Of any kind character
this office for any candidate erpeednf ooeseeker o,
any other person or person or for any party or commit
tee icho may order rork for party puPost, unless he
order Is accompanied icih he CASH, The name Of
responsible individual ho is knoen 10 be conscientious
y Favorable to paying such bills, icen fairly contracted
No ORDER unless thus paid for endorsed ci receive
any attention from u.s. and ce hereby gire his early
tce Of the fact, that gentlemen may not feel themselves
aggleued disappointed II their orders should be de.
clfned for The reasons ADORE stated
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-04
From San francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 3.-Queen Emma
visited the oTtlhcatlons IN the harbor to-day, as
a quest of the Collector of the Port
A letter from the Western Union Extension
Telegraph party, dated ST. MiChaels, Northwest
Coast, August 20, says:-The ships from San
Francisco have not yet arrived but are eX
pected daily. The telegraph employees have had
no direct news from the outer world for more
than year. Colonel Huncott, leader of the
st. Mchael's party, died suddenly at Mulatto bay
las May. The remainder of the party are well,
have stores in plenty, and the Russian officers
have treated The party with great kindness AMI
hospitality.
Three State Conventions are now in session at
Carson, viz, the Union State Convention, the
johnson Unicn Convention, and the Democratic
State Convention.
A. w. Carpenter, President of the California
State Telegraph Company, is among the pas
sengers arrived on the steamer Golden city
| to-day.
One hundred thousand pounds of the fall clip
| OF wool we're sold last week at l40l6c. T} To-
| Wheat is firm at l50@l55 f8 100 lbs
Arrived ship Victoria, Crap, from Glasgow.
Mining ocks are dull. Choliar Potos SllS
| Yellow Jacket, S742; Imperial, $84; Ophir, $50
! Savage, $ll30; Legal-tenders unchanged.
| Coles Basn' ord has been elected delegate tC
Congress from Arizona by majority of 800.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-04
The Devil Turned Saint.

CARD FROM MR.. f. WOOD.
TO the Electors OF the Ninth Congressional Dis
trlct:-I pre- ent self to you candidate for
Representative IN Congress.
am not the nominee, nor shall ask to be, of any
party, faction, convention.
If elec ed, shall be as independent as repre-
sentative as l am independent as a candidate,
would not accept seat in Congress at his time
obtained IN any other way.
l desire the elec ION as popular Iebuke TO those
who uttered the malicious talsehood that, during
the war, l was "Rebel sy mpathlzer and dlsunlon-
lst; and so to be placed IN an Official position
where. unrestrained by PARTISAN Obligations, may
follow the dictates of my judgment for the pub
lie good
My guide will b the Constitution, as understood
and explained by the fathers of the republic On
those other grave matters which are not defined in
til at IL stTumenI, shall favor permanent sposI-
tion Of The unsettled ques ions affecting the status
OF the Southern D ates and people, which shall for
remove all sectional or other differences want
the principles determined by the be speed. .ly
recognized and contOrmed to, so that we may pro-
ceed to a serious consideration of the many other
interests too lone neg ected, which vitality affect
our prosperity. We have great national resources
yet undevelOped, heavy public debt to Iq udate,
grevous burden of taxation to lessen, depre-
ciated currency to redeem our foreign and domestic
commerce to enlarge, new enterprises TO open aud
encourage, and the yet higher obligation to perform
OF reach ng the position which the Almighty de-
signed Tor us, OF being the first among the nations
Of the earth IN progress, civilization, national pros
perIty and freedom FERNANDO WOOD.
New York October, 1866.