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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
THE BOYS IN BLUE.
They Keep Step to the Music of
the Union Great Gather
ing. Patriotic Speeohes s.

The picnic of the "Boys in Blue held
in Riddles Woods, on Monday last, was one
of the largest gatherings that ever assem-
bled in the woods. The mills and works on
the creek were all stopped by the operatives
joining the thousands already assembled,
who were making the woods resound with
cheers for the Union, and our noble standard
bearers, RIDDLE and McKM. The grove
was handsomely decorated with flags and
banners, fine band of music was present,
and the scene was one of much animation.
In the vast assemblage were large number
of the fair daughters of Delaware, who came
to the ground to testify their respect for the
soldiers of the Republic, and their devotion
to the cause of Liberty and Union The
day was clear, bright and beautiful, and from
early morn until the shades of evening, the
participants whled away the hours in dane
ing, and listening to the speeches of the
orators on the occasion Able and eloquent
speeches were made by Mayor Valentine
Captain B. Nields, Mr. Walker and Matthew
Boyd. The latter gentleman is a working
hlhh anu ms iciidIhs were Mel-umtu anu
excellent. His reference to the duties of the
workingmen in the present contest was
! spoken of as being pointed and sensible, and
called forth frequent outbursts of applause
lie showed conclusiyely that the best inter.
ests of all classes, and particularly the labor
ing classes would be subserved by the tri.
umph of the Union party
Much credit is due to Colonel John w
Andrews, Captain B. Nields and Captain
Wenie, for the successful manner in whicl
the whole affair passed off, and the "Boy,
in Blue are much indebted to them for til,
pleasure they enjoyed. The picnic brok,
up al an early hour, with cheers for Riddle
McKim and the Union.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

A well-known official of Cincinnati had
his "shirtn stolen during the trip up the
river with the Presidential party. He pulled
the garment off on going to bed to prevent
its being rumpled, and when he awoke the
next morning found to his dismay that it
had been stolen He performed the balance
of The trip with his coat buttoned close up to
his chin.
A London paper mentions the death of a
person from singular cause He was play.
ing at ''puff the DART" game which is
played with long needle, inserted In some
worsted, and blown at a target through tin
lube. He placed the needle in the wrong
end of the tube, and drawing in his breath
strongly TO puff the dart forward with force.
drew the needle INTO his throat 1t entered
the lungs, and in a few days killed him, the
unfortunate man expiring in great agony
A woman, named Korwan, committed sui.
cide in New York the other day, after max.
hg burial clothes for herself, mourning
dresses for her children and binding her
husbands hat with Grape.
mcn murdered his wife, near Shawnee.
tow, IT,, Wednesday night week. News Of
the crime was conveyed to neighboring
fam house by young child of the mpr,
derer.
a German, living in Hartford, c., shot
limsell the other day, because his wife, who
had lef him and gone to her mothers house
refused to see him.
AT Lafayette, Ind, one night last week
Captain Webb, while on his way to the rail
road depot, was seized by four men, gagged
and 1bbed of $2s, 600.
Al hanging in Manchester, England
$3.50 was paid for good position at win
dow commanding the spectacle.
A man in Worth, ILL.,, drowned himsel
recently in fit of insanity, because hi,
wife died of hydrophobia.
An accident on the Reading Railroad oc
CURED on Monday night, near Reading, ow
ing to a misplacing of a switch, by which
two lives were lost,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
GENERAL NEWS.

Tie Herald's Fortress Monroe coIrespon-
dent says that Mr.. Chand Ter, the United
States District Attorney for Fortress Mon
roe, and the prosecutor of jeff Davis in his
coming trial, will soon commence arranging
his programme of the trial on behalf of the
Government. The health of the prisoner
is improving, and he is said to desire no
Executive clemency beyond fair and i'm
partial trial
The Hon. A. G. Cattell was elected United
States Senator, by the Legislature of New
Jersey, on Tuesday last. The Copperheads
refused to vote, and protested against the
election, on the ground that the recent act of
Congress is unconstitutional.
England still continues sending troops to
the frightened Canadians to defend them
from Fenian raids. Two steamers have been
chartered at Liverpool, and two others are
announced as having sailed for Halifax, the
four vessels carrying some 1000 troops. From
the tone of the English press we should
Judge that the English Ministry is really in
dread of a Fenian attack upon Canada, and
it is said that no less than 10000 British
troops are now on duty along the Canadian
border, watching for the Fenian advance
Heavy rains have prevailed In Central In
diana since Sunday night, causing great de.
struction of property and the loss of several
lives.
The Grand Lodge of the United States, l.
o. o. F., held its session in Baltimore, com
mencing on Monday. On Tuesday, the fol
lowing officers were eected-M. w Grand
Sire, James P. Sanders, of New York; R.
w. Deputy Grand Sire, Edwin D. Farms
worth, of Tennessee; R. W. Grand secre
lary, James L. Ridgley, of Maryland, r
w. Grand Treasurer; Joshua vansant, o
Maryland
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
POLITICAL cLIpp1nos.

President johnson says he ''intends to
light it out on the line he has adopted. I"
Somebody suggests that line on which
Andy can stand, probably does not run very
straight
President johnson, in his retiring speech
at the Executive mansion, said that he in.
tends to pursue the same policy in the future
as in the past, The people also intend 10
pronounce the same judgment upon it as
they have done in Vermont and Maine.
The Courier des Etats, Unis says:-"Al-
though partisan of the policy of Mr. John
son, the truth compels US to say that the i'm.
preston left by his recent tour is deservedly
uniayomble, and that the Chief of the Ma
ton by his too numerous and often ill.timed
speeches, has in a measure prevented the
excellent results which we had right TO
expect from the Philadelphia Convention. ~
Probably.
The attempt on the part of the Cleveland
Convention to pull Wool over the eyes Of
the people will evidently prove a failure.
1t is notable and ominous fact that dur.
ing the late Presidential tour it was difficult,
anywhere along the line, to put up a plat.
form upon which the people could stand ex.
cept at the risk of their lives.
The New York Tribune asks: When was
it ever known, in the history of the world,
that after great battle the defeated party
was allowed to dictate the terms of peace?
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
re mmunicated
THE LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

MIR. EDToR;-on Saturday next our Re.
publican citizens win be called upon to nomi.
nate man TO represent them in our State
Legislature. 1t is of the greatest importance
that we have a man in this position who is
identified with the business interests of our
city, and familiar with the wants of the busi
ness community. / would respectfully sur.
gest that JOHN II. ADAMS, ESQ, whose posi-
ton as member of one of our leading busi.
ness firms has closely identified him with
their interests, and as Councilman ha,
made him acquainted with the wants of ON
whole city, is man IN every way eninently
fitted for the position lie is a man of tried
problty, has done as much as almost any
other for the families of our brave yolnn
teers, is an active member of our party, and
true and faithful to cur cause
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
DELAWARE AND THE PITTsBURG
CONVENTION.

We see by the Press that delegates who
represent the flower of our armies in the
war, are being appointed in every loyal
State in the Union, to the Pittsburg Soldiers
and Sailors Convention, which assemblies
on Monday next. 1t will be one of the
greatest Conventions ever convened in
the United States. The loyal men of the
Iron city are making extensive preparations
to extend cordial greeting to the defenders
of the nation. The streets will be brilliant
ly decorated, and grand torchlght process
sion will take place on Monday evening So
tar there has been no effort made to appoint
delegates from this State Delaware should
certainly be represented in the Convention,
and we would urge "the Boys in Blue, tc
take immediate steps to secure that object
No time is to be lost and they should act
promptly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

THE Press of Wednesday says The New
Orleans Times of the 18th publishes a des-
patch from ANDREW JOHNSON to Mayor
MONROE, declining an invitation to visit that
city, but sending thanks forthe Courtesy
of the butcher of the loyalists of the South
western metropolis. AS the existence of q
friendly correspondence between these two
distinguished digntaries is thus conceded,
the probabilities are increased that the fol.
lowing letter, picked up at the railroad depot
in Springfield, Ill, on the day the Presiden,
tial party passed through that city, is au.
thenuc. 1t was first printed in the Chicago
Republican:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
TO OUR PATRONS.

The patrons of the journal and Statesman
are informed that GEORGE R, RoBERTs is nc
longer connected with this office, as collec.
tor, or agent, nor in any other capacity
whatever. Mr.. JosErH EcKEL is now our
authorized agent for the collection of monte.
and transaction of outdoor business con.
nected with the office. All matters entrusted
10 his care will receive prompt attention.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

10 aid the President in such designs. Truly
we have achieved very little as the result OF
our fearful war, if now, at ITS close, we are
to have our legislation controlled in this way
by any chance waylarer who manages TO
straggle into the Presidency by accident OF
false pretence.
We live in republican government, of
which the cardinal principle is that the ma
iority ought to govern. This is Il govern
mcnt OF law and order, where the autocratic
principles has never been established and
where its support by any party should be
resisted to the uttermost Asw we understand
President Johnson's position, ii is purely
autocratic. lie arrays himself against the
will of the majority, and while prating of
constitutions anl laws, attempts to over
throw the spirit of all republican govern
ments, and make his own despotic will the
only law.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

In THE LATE TOUR OF President johnson,
we have been reminded OF one of the last
acts of Herod the Great. According TO Jo-
sephus, when this blood. stained king fould
death approaching, he gave orders to have a
number of distinguished men erecuted, that
there might be great mourning at his FIJI.
neral, knowing that the people would moi
mourn for him. So, Andrew johnson,
knowing full well, that none but rebels ana
eopperheads would give him an honest wei
come as he passed through the country, re-
CURED General Grant, and Admiral Farragut
TO accompany him, knowing that multitudes
who had no respect Tor the President, would
come out to welcome these noble patriots Of
the late war. The President is once more
at home, and at his old work, displacins
good men from office, that he may introduce
such unprincipled fellows as will fully en-
dorse "AIy Policy" Had we a prayer tc
offer for his Excellency, it would be the one
offered for very distinguished character
much like Mr. Johnson, and found in tn,
l00th Psalm, and the sth verse.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

TREASON must be made odious, says An
drew johnson. But what is treason9 If the
abandonment of all former political principle
for the sake of holding on to office is not
moral treason to the party which placed the
incumbent IN the Office, then what is moral
treason? Can Mr.. Collector Day tell US?
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

THE FREEDMEN AND THE CATHoI1cs.-It
is announced that the Right Rev. Augustine
Nerot, the Catholic Bishop of Savannah, has
addressed letter to the clergy and laity in
his diocese, informing them that one of the
objects TO be considered at the Catholic PIE
nary Council to be held next month at Balti.
more, will be the means of educating and
converting the emancipated slaves in the
South.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

MIR. SEWARD said at St. Louis, that the
people ought to be thankful that God had
given us Andrew johnson instead of jeff.
Davis TO preside over u.s. The Albany
journal answers "the people do not see
enough in the contrast to excite much graft
tude.n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
MAYnR,s OFF1cr-
Nrw On,n,Ne = - ~ ' q

NEW URLEANs La, Aug, 8, 1866,
HIS Ercellency President johnson, Wdshing-
tOn d. c..
Inreply TO yours OF the 1st inst, would
state that dny person opposing yourself or
your policy of reconstruction finds little
favor with our citizens The removal OF
General SHERIDAN would give unfeigned
satisfaction.
If 1t was not for fear of your friends North
taking umbrage, would advise the with.
drawal of the American flag 1t is very OBJ
noxious here, and such Cancellation would
be very flattering to the popular heart Its
display at the convention was quite as rri.
tating as the complexion of the assemblagc.
With sincere wishes for the success ol
your efforts at reconstruction,
am your obedient servant,
JOIN u MnNRnE
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

A BLUNDER.-The Buffalo Commercial, a
johnson paper, says of the Presidents tour
we are forced to the conclusion that the
trip was unwisely conceived, and still more
unwisely carried out. We do not know from
what source the idea emanated; but who
ever is responsible committed great blum
der Ii cannot be denied that the President
is not as strong with the people as he was
two weeks since"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

I ARGE BUILDING FOR SALE.--THE
/ UNION CHURCH In Second slre-l nsar Washington
street The congregation have erected and beAuii,
ful church at Finh and Washington hence the old
house for sale at much LEES price than u e4n ee est
MANUFACTURERS TAKE NOTICE. Cali on
sepisit BRIGHT a SON.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
Icnmmnnlcrtel1

MR. EpITOR:-I observe that Saturday
Las been fixed for the selection of candidates
for the Legislature. | beg 10 submit tbe
name of BENJAMIN NrELps, ESQ, as IA man
in every way qualified to represent us ably
and faithfully.
Mr. Nields is an earnest loyal man of
sound judgment and great integrity. Leav.
ing the practice Of the law, lie went. Mt the
call of his country, to the field and served
throughout the late war against rebellion.
His record ms an officer is unblemished. The
war being over, lie has resumed the practice
Of his profession. lie is one of the repre.
sentative men of the Delaware soldiers. and
will, If nominated and elected, see 10 il that
the State Legislature does them, their record
and services, the justice that, under Demo
cratic rule, has 50 long been denied them.
The solid vote of the soldiers would be cnst
for him, and both Their numbers and interests
and his merits and services entitle them and
him TO this recognition. Let the places of
trust he given to those who so nobly sus-
tanned our government and flag; and let the
soldier feel that in the Unon- party there is
an appreciation of his valor and sacrifice.
that goes beyond mere words and trusts
those To govern who saved our country X.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

WE HEAR it stated that Charles H. b.
Day, Collector of Internal Revenue of Della.
ware, Is somewhat scared at the "back track
which merry Andrews popularity has taken
recently and is fearful that 'BIy policy"
VIII not receive much favor with the people.
Perhaps he will, some Of these days, en-,
aesNul 10 persuade his former friends that he
is met nuo ofaJohuson man afterall Will
somehody Dover send us Mr.. Collector
Days spec .?
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
ID EsTORE YOUR HEALTHi
a BALM FOR THE AFFLICTED
MRS. DIR. FOSTER,
No. GIG WEST FRONT STREET
WILMINGTON, DEL iwAI

WILMINGIONl ELAWARE,
Announces to the citizens Of Wilmington and vicinity
that she still continues the practice nf Medicine in ali M
banehes She Is prepared to treat old chronic cases OF
Coughs Colds, rheumatism Neuralgia Etyaipeias Spinal
Aheconsi Dyspepsia, Hysera, Serofula and the numer
Gus other ills to which flesh is heir She viii give mar
cuar attention to the treatment oil diseases of emhles
S5 f1tlthis attended at their residences II desired.
=, MMs; ph, FOSTER, Is u regular graduate of Penn
Medical lnivefsty, and hst Oip0ma NAV ba seen H.
onlce. She invites the afflicted 10, a,i s,s nor an
she enarSes nothing fr Edycf from her compete
NnoWlslgs OF de humsn system daers herself that she
tsn al'rd them great relief II not permanently cure
urnlt iula-if
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
war DEPARTMENT,
SURGEON GgsERAI's OPPiGH.
WASHINGTON, D. o., AUGUST 10Th, 1865.
ABVgRrIsgMREr.

ADVANCEMENT. ' '9uo'
an Army Medical hoard, TO consist Of Brsyet Colonial
d. b brown surgeon u s. A., President Breyet Iisnt
ant Colonel II. H. wiilz Surgeon u s. A. Bravst I
tenant tenant Colonel Anthony Ilsger Surgeon, u s. A. and
Breyel Major Warren Webster, Assistant surgeon n
A. Heeorder, Will meet IN New York City on the '
sOth OF SEPTEMBER, NEXT,
For the examination Of candidates for admission ino ,b
Medical staff Of the U. s. Army '''VH '"'o 'ho
sound ~ " "Aei anu physically
Applications for an invitation to appear before ba
should he addressed to the Surgeon denera D. & sn
nust STATE ihe Iull name, residence and date and
ol nrth o. the cahiidae Testimonials AZ IN rbs,as
@ hnu must be Furnished II the Apnisnt
M @ "g s ~ s Medlral Service Of ths Army Iuring the
wa 'ne aci should he stated together with his 5rnap
s uu nis Ani place Of ser vice. and testimonials
forwarded. ~ 9s''ei anouid AlAo DO
no sllowanee is made for the expenses of nars,ns M
ueIs9lns the examination, as 1t is an indisnensih
requisite to appointment. Po"'ioi7 pre-
There are at present sixty yaeapeias in tba u,, , ar
~ o. winch are original, being crested bv m. A.,
oil Congress- approved July 18th, 1866 - ''o ACT
aue14-ev JOS. X. BARNES,
surgeon deneral U. s. A.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

MERRY ANDREW has made a clean sweep
in the Philadelphia Offices Every Republi.
can Union man has been removed, and a
host of Andy's "satraps" appointed in their
stead. Every one ofthe gentlemen removed
held their commission from Mr.. LINCOLN,
but not one of them so far debased himself
or betrayed his party, as to go over to John.
son in order to hold on to his office. In
Delaware the same steadfastness to principle
prevails among Mr. Lincoln's appointees,
except in the case of U. s. Collector Charles
IL. b. Day, who deserted his party and join.
ed the bread-and butter brigade, for the sake
of holding on to office.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
"MY POLICY" REPUDIATED.
Patriotic Letter of Resignation.
Ex-Governor Pollock.
Reconstruction of the Union
upon the basis of Truth,
Honor, Justice, Liberty,
and Equality.
Ex-Governor James Pollock has addressed
the following letter to President Johnson

Ex-Governor James Pollock has addressed
the following letter to President Johnson
PHrLADELpHrA, Sept 14th, 1866
His Ercelleacg, Andre,o johnson, President
# The United Stdtes:-
Sri hereby tender to YOU my resigna-
tiOn of the Office OF Director of the United
States Mint, which hold under the appoint
ment and commission of our late and ever
to be lamented President, Abraham Lincoln
! cannot approve ''your policy" as defined
by yourself in your late public speeches and
practically illustrated in deeds of violence
and blood by its advocates and defenders in
Memphis, New Orleans, and elsewhere.
cordially and unhesitatingly approve of the
Constitutional amendments proposed by Con
gress They embody the true policy of con
ciligtion and reconstruction-are Just and
more magnanimous than treason had any
right TO expect or in justice to demand.
Their adoption, in my opinion, would at once
restore harmony and peace to every section
of our country.
desire the earliest possible reconstruction
OF the Union upon the basis of truth, honor,
justice, liberty and equality This will he
done, and will labor earnestly for its ac-
complishment; but In the name of the pa
tnot dead of the late war, and the living and
loyal millions who Meh stood and stu stand
by the nations flag, protest against giving
to the late rebellious States Il premium for
treason and rebellion, by increasing their
political power, or granting to unrepenting
Rebels the right to make laws for their an.
lagonlsts; to govern the true friends OF the
Union; whilst in their hate of freedom they
disregard the rights of emancipated millions,
and deny to the loyal citizens of the United
States the ordinary privileges of American
citizenship.
cannot sacrifice my manhood for office,
nor will approve under any circumstances
that which every sentiment and feeling OF
my heart condemns. regret the necessity
that compels me to address you thus. /
could say more; l can say no less. Longer
silence would be dishonor. ! will DELAY
sending this until your return to Washing
ton Very respectfully yours,
JAMES PoLLook.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
DIED.

DIED.
lIENDRlCKSON.-On the 18th instant, of
typhoid fever, Miss SARAH NJ. lIENDHIcK-
SON, in the 18th year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited To attend the funeral.
from the residence of her brother.in.aw
MIR. Jonathan Rumiord, No. 7lO West Street
on this-FridaY-altcrnoon, at 3 o'clock
without further notice.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21
TIE NIEH'HT NHWhDf OF THE AGE
FEVER AND AGUE CURED IN as HOURS.
MKs. ma Pnerrn

Mannlaetn"s specific for this terrible maIAdv which
warranted to cure the most obstinate cases Of Fevsr
anu Ngue W many Instances In 4S hours II has brsp
n'su ~ housAnds aud never failed to afford relief
ur1sgss anu dealers would consult their own intarss
these diseases. ' " u aSe .ur
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

SENATOR DOoIITTLE AT HoME.-A cor.
respondent from Racine, speaking of the
recent attempt of Senator Doolittle 10 ad-
dress his townsmen, chamcterizes the scene
as ludicrous and telling condemnation of
his political apostaey Hewas greeted Will,
Kisses and groans, which so exasperated hlm
that he took off his coat, declaring his deter.
mination to speak in spite of them. A de-
monstration of added eggs had, however, a
quieting effect, and he was compelled at length
to desist. Our informant adds that rumor
has it that his dog did not recognize him and
refused to wag his tail. 1t is also stated that
the Senator left the cars at the junction and
walked home "cross lots, p" being rather dubi.
Gus as TO the reception he would meet with
at the depot,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-21

ADDRESS or THE NATIONAL UNION EVE
cuTIvE COMMITTEE The National Union
Executive Committee have issued lengthy
address othr American people II is signed
by G W Ward, of New Jersey, (chairman)
and the representatives of every northern
State and those Of Delaware, Maryland, Ten
nesse, West Virginia. North Carolina, Mis-
souri, Virginia and Florida After review
ing the cause and course ol the rebellion, and
the Presidents plan of reconstruction since
the rebellion was suppressed, the committee
recommend, and support by argument, the
following five conditions ofreconstruction;
First. That all persons born OF naturalized
III TINS country are hGnceiorth citizens
Second. That representation shall here
ailer be based on the number OF people, of
whatever race or color.
Third. EX-icbels shall not hold Office tin
Congress removes disability.
Fourth. The national debt shall moi be re.
pudated.
Fifth Congress Shall have power to en-
force The above
The Committee find announcement in the
recent elections in Maine and Vermont, and
advise their friends in other States TO 90 aud
do likewise