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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

A WoMAN's FIdHT WITH INDIANS The
following is from the Tohama california;
OJserger:--L. Hessick, who runs pack train
between Red Bluff and Hayfork of Trinity,
gives the particulars of daring exploit of a
lady. Mrs. Sarah Donclson, formerly Il
resident of Red Bluff, is living in a log house
on the trail with her children and her father
A few days ago her father went out hunting
stock, and Mrs. Donelson was looking after
her poultry short distance from the house.
Suddenly five Indians made their appear
ancc. Mrs. Donelson started for the house
and was intercepted by two Indians. Throw
ing them from her, third caught her by the
shoulder. She knocked him down, and
reaching the house in safety, barred the door
The Indians rested one or more rifles ON the
window, levelled at the woman, who ap-
preached them, took down her fathers rifle,
and returned the fire Of the Indians through
the apertures or chinks of the log house.
On attempting TO cock her gun, Mrs. Donel-
son found that the thumb of her right hand
had been shot away by an Indian bullet, but
using her left hand, she soon had the plea
sure of knowing that her would be murder.
ers had retreated, whether with whole hides
or not she could not tell. Muscle, courage
and self-possesson won victory one
against five, and that one n woman. We
challenge the State TO exhibit an instance in
Indian fighting, wherein woman has nc.
quilted herself more creditably.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
MAILS CLOSE Ar WILMINGTON p. y.
EOT.IOyVa.

4-4-N-An-s-@
MAILS CLOSE AT WILMINGTON p. D.
AS FOLLOWS:
Philadelphia, Pa, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 AM.
Baltimore and Way Mail, ,...."o........,... 8 80 AM.
Peninsular Mail to Princess Ann, Md,...., o.s1 Am.
Way Mail 10 Philadelphia, Ps,........p.".10.90 Am.
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and (,ooo NJ
Washington, '%'oV "'
Philadelphia Pa, and Chester, Pa, ,.... 400 Pm.
Peninsular Mail to Dover, Del ........... $40 Pm.
New York, Philadelphia Baltimorel onnpu
and Washington, ''''' s'VV f'"'
Henry Clay Factory and Centreville DEL, 500 PM.
CoChrsnvle, Pa, and route ,ono,M
Tuesdays and Saturdays, "''"'"'iu''O n'ni'
MAILS OPEN AND READY FOR DELIVERY.
New York Philadelphia Baltimore aaoAM
aud Washington, ''''- ooV AM
Philadelphia and Way Mail ,.."...,..,.n.100 90 AM
PennsulaI Mail from Dover, Del, .,........1OOO AM
baltimore and Way Mail, 20 AM
New York, Philadelphia and washlngton... l.l6 PM
Peninsular Mail from Princess Ann, Md,. 40 PM
baltimore and Ekon,. 500 r M
Philadelphia, Pa, and Chester Pa ,.......... oIb PM
Henry Clay Factory and CentrevIlle, DEL, 1000 An
CoehTanyille, Pa, and route, Mondaysl aoopM
Office opou on Sundays from too AM, and to 7 pm
A. H. GRtMsHAw, P. NJ.
WILMINGTON April 2Ist, 1866
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

REoRUITING.-Th following IS a correct
estimate of the number of general service
recruits enlisted in those States where re-
cruiting stations are located from July TO
October i, 1866. In Philadelphia, for some
time, and in New York city and vicinity,
during the month of August, recruiting was
entirely suspended;
Enlisted in Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland and the District of Colum-
Enlisted in States west OF Pennsyl-
Vanla. 0ss
Enlisted in New Jersey. y............,,....." 254
Enlisted in the City and State Of New
York;. ........ ,14S
Enlisted IN New England States. ,.,...... 27O
Total ,S0l
Of this number $50 have been assigned to
the second battalion 18th United States In
fantry, 476 to the 7th United States infantry,
serving in the Department Of Florida; $40
TO the second United States Infantry, and
800 to the 18th United States Infantry, in
the Department of Virginia; 80 men to the
4th United States Artillery, Fort ncIenry,
and 800 men TO the 10th United States In
iantry, at Nashville, Tenn; 150 to the Sc
cond battalion 18th United States Infantry,
in the Department of the Potomac.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

The brIdRt Chamber, au Essay OF naTn
and Instruction for Hcung Menpublished bg the How
sri Assciiiuu and sent Of charge in sealed snte
npva. Address, Dr. Skilllu uoushtou. Howard A
ioati0n, rhiladalghiA, pa. fsLl0-l
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

THE BASIS OF REPRESENTATIONS The
The New York Tribune says.-A cores
pondent sends us this question with request
that we answer it ''IIad a man in the
South who owned slaves right to more
votes than one who did not own slaves?"
At the polls on election day, no man, any
where in this country, can lawfully cast
more than one vote, no matter what sort of
property he owns. But to choose Member
Of Congress the law requires district to
contain about 10000 inhabitants, who
would, in Free State, cast about 1000
votes. In South Carolina the 11th Congress
sional District, including Charleston, CON
tanned, before the war, Al, 76G white citizens
and IS, 223 slaves and cast about :, 900 votes.
In Congress, therefore, these 1000, because
they owned 7S,0 900 slaves, had as many votes
as 10000 voters in the free States who did
not own slaves And now, since the slaves
have been made free, unless the proposed
amendments, or similar ones, should be
adopted, 1000 voters in South Carolina will
have as much representation in Congress al
1000 voters in any of the Northern States
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
COKONEKi
BENJAMIN II. BELLEW.
----------...... ..n,,,,1ne1nNnne

LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS,
ROBERT WALKER, Mill Creek Hundred,
WILLIAM McCLELLAND,W W. q; Q. Hd.
JOHN p. BELVlLLE, Red Lion hundred,
SAMUEL NJ. ENOS, ST. Georges itundTea'
ABRAHAM INGRAM, Appointments Hid,
JONATHAN s. HAND,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

TIE EVENING STAR CALAMITY.-Th New
\ ork Herald, of Saturday, says;-Capt VIM.
M. New, and other gentlemen who have
had charge of the examination into the caus-
es which resulted in the loss of the Evening
Star concluded their abors yesterday
The vessel is pronounced to have been
throughly seaworthy in every respect, and
in the opinion of the investigating committee
the calamity was caused by not keeping hcl
head to the wind, and also by not providing
her with appliances for so doing. In short
time the Government examining committe,
will have report issued on this subject
when it will be shown that many vessel.
leave this port unproyided with the meani
! to resist IA storm similar 10 the one in whicl
the Evening Star was lost.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

NEW CASTLE Accommodations.
I30 A. NJ. anu fhladelphla
Issys ss Philadelphia at eco r. Wilmington at 7st
Passengers to and from Baltimore can now On ,hro,t
"iraout p stopping over At Wilmington as heretofore
ch leaving Baltimore at 725 A. NJ for Easieru
5 WI ehange cars at New Crstle cllon passen-
hAstern Shore to Baltimore Will change cars at
'"e'oH' IL. q. SEWALL, Jr
Superintendent Del. r. X.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
UNION REPUBLICAN TICKET,

HEAD QUARTERS,
Union State Central Committee,
savillc building, Sixth and Market Sts.
'' WIhMINdToN, Sept. %, 1866
FOR GOVERNOR,
JAMES RIDDLE.
FOR RErREsENTATIvE IN CONGRESS,
JOHN L. MCKIM.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
SENATOR'S,
JOHN G. JACKSON, .
CURTIS B. ELLISON.
REPRESENTATIVES,,
BENJAMIN NIELDs,
SAMUEL BANCROFT, JR.,
JOHN A. ALLDERDICE,
JOHN PILLING,
CHARLES CORBlT,
ANDREW ELIASON,
LEVI w. LATTOMUS.
SHERIFF.,
SAMUEL ALLEN.
.npnNsnU
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
Deafness, Blindness and Catarrh

DEAFNESS, Bl1nQn6SS ana CaCarrn
Treated with the utmost success by DR.. J. IsAACs
Ocust aud Aurist, formerly Of Leyden, lolland) No
5t9 FINE street., Philadelphia Testimonials from the
most reliable In the City and County he seen
at his office. The medical faculty invited to ac-
company their patients. he has In hs prac
tica, ARTIFICIAL EYES, inserted, without paIp. Nc
clArge made for examination. sep25ly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
STEAMBOAT ARIEL.

Leaves Wilmington OF Z o'clock, morning.
Leaves Chester Mt Is minutes after 8, morning
Leaves Philadelphia at 2 afternoon.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
DIR. STRICKLAND,s MELLIFLUOUs
COUGH RALgAM.

Coughs, Colds, HUarseness, Asthma, Whooping Cough,
Chronic Coughs, Consumption, Bronchitis and Group
Being prepared from Honey and Herbs II ia healing soft
enng and expectOratng, and particularly suitable for
all affections Ofthe Throat and LUNGS For sale by Drug
Rlsts everywhere. iaul2-w&sly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
MONEY WANTED.

MONEY WANTED.--Wg CAN LOAN ON
NI good landed security-on Bond and Mortgage
number Of sums OF $500, 81 600, $1,000, $1,000 $4,000
5000. SO. Amy person having money, and wanting ii
loaned safely, would do we'll 10 call on
W. MeCAULLEY CO.,
ap8 SIG Market street.
NIO,OOO WANTED ON PRoPERTY
- worth than double the amount In New Cattle
County, Del Apply to
A Nj HOPKINS,
oetl23t 2sa s. Ninth Street, Phila.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
HALLS HAIR REM

HALLS HAIR REVIEWER
Ia the best preparation exant for restoring gray hair
It's original color, preventing its falling out and promot
Ing It's growth II is als9 beautiful Hair Dressing For
sale by all druggists. au31-1m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
KENT COUNTY.
rETEREII. MASSEY

LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS,
JOHN N. CLARK, Duck Creek Hundred,
THOMAS MOORE, Little Creek Hundred,
MYERS CASSONS, Dover Hundred,
JOSEPH FRAZIER, Milford Hundred.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

William MCCLELLAND, w. 9. G. Hid.
inIIN p MELVILLE, Red Lion Hundred,
SAMUEL M. ENOS, ST. Georges Hundred,
ABRAHAM INGRAM, APPOINTMENTS Id,
JONATHAN s. HAND,
KENT COUNTY.
SENATOR'S,
JAMES r. CLEMENTS,
WILSON l.. CANNON.
REPRESENTATIVES,,
ENOCH SPRUANCE,
GEORGE PARRlS,
ISAAC G. LOFLAND,
JOHN WOODALL,
PHILEMON G. CARTER,
ANDREW T. THOMAS,
-.- DAVID JOHNSON,
SHERIFF.,
JOHN A. STEVENSON.
CORONER,
PETERgH. MASSEY.
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS,
JOHN N. CLARK, Duck Creek Hundred,
THOMAS MOORE, Little Creek Hundred,
MYERS CASSONS, Dover Hundred,
JOSEPH FRAZIER, Milford Hundred.
SUSSEX COUNTY.
SENATE,
JOHN Il. CONWE ELL,
JOHN L. BACON.
REPRESENTATIVES,,
SIMEON PENNEWILL.
WILLIAM w. SHARP,
ROBERT FOOKS,
JOSHUA S. BURTON,
WILLIAM W. MORGAN,
JOSEPH j. COLLIER,
JOSEPH NJ. DAVIS.
SHERIFF.,
JACOB ID. KINNEY.
CORONER,
JOHN w. ROGERS.
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS,
WILLIAM N. THOROUGHGOOD, I.R.IId
ROBERT L. BROWN, N. w. Fork Ild.,
JOHN II. SATTERFIELD, Nanticoke Hd.t
ELISHA w. CANNON, Dagsborough lid.
JAMES WILKINS, Cedar Creek Hundred
Voters will compare their tickets with the
foregoing.
nv order of State Central Committee.
SAMUEL NJ. HARRINGToN,
Chairman.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

''lIrs. O'Gorman, did you know
There were fairies in this land2"
"Bless your heart, you don't tell me sol"
why, yes, for Mrs. McShand
Happ'ning to take moonlight walk,
Saw, dancing round mullen stalk,
Some ladies, looking quite sweetly,
Though they were so very small,
And their beaux dressed up so neatly
AS those who deal at Tower Hallr'
Our stock of Mems, Youths and Boys
Clothing is the fullest and most complete in
Philadelphia. Prices are lower and nearer
those of old times than for several years.
BENNETT g. Co.,
TOwER Hail
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

geis@ IMPORTANT TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH
Aching TEETH.-There is nothing which
people dread more than pain, and there is
no pain more eXccuciating than that of OK
iracting tooth. Now this pain can all be
obviated by taking the Nitrous Oxide or
Laughing Gas, which is admitted by all the
Dental and Medical Journals to be the best
anGsthetic for tooth drawing; best, because
enough can be given TO produce entire nsen-
slbiity without any danger; best, because il
is so pleasant to breathe, producing no sick
ness or disagreeablc sensations, and leaving
the system entirely in two or three minutes;
hest, because il will succeed with patients
on whom chlorolorm and ether have been
tried in vain; best, because the most delicate
and nervous and feeble persons can breathe
Il with safety; best, because with many pa
liehts, II renders tooth drawing n pleasure.
Dir. William ID. Noen, No. 210 West Fourth
Street, has taken great pains to perfect him
self in manufacturing and administering the
Nitrous Oxide Gas, and having visited New
York, and received full instructions from the
Cotton Dental Association, he is now pre-
pared to operate on any one who may give
/.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
Interesting Decision.

Judge Giles. of the United States Cir
cult Court of Maryland, in the case Of the
Jackson Insurance Company, of Memphis,
Tenn, VS.. James A. Stewart, has de-
cided that private interests are protected
and bona fde contracts made before the
breaking out Of war are suspended dur
ing its existence, but revive at it's termina-
ton" The action was on bill of exchange
drawn in Memphis in February, 1861, at
sixty days, on james A. Stewart, payable
at the Farmers and Planers' Bank in Bal
timore, and accepted by Stewart, but pro-
tested for non-payment April 26, 1861
The plea Of the statute Of limitation was
put in, but the Court affirmed that the
statute did not run from August is, 1861 to
June Is, 1865, the dates of the proclama-
tons Of war and peace. During this in
terval no interest was allowed, but judg-
ment was given for principal and interest
exclusive of this interval
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
Heavy Robbery on the Grunge and Aleran-
drio Railroads. Returned Califor-
MAN Cleaned Ont.

Heavy Robbery on the Orange and 44leran-
drto Roiiroad-A Returned Califor-
MAN Cleaned Ont.
The Lynchburg Nstos of Saturday says
A gentleman named q. w. Cleveland,
former resident Of Spring Place, oeor-
gia, but fer the past eight years citizen
of California, while en- his return to his
former home yesterday, had his pocket
picked, as is supposed, OH the Orange and
Alexandria railroad cars between AIexan-
dria and Culpcper Courthouse Of $3.50,
the. entire fruits Of his eight years labor
The victim Of this heavy robbery is conf
dent that he had his money when he got
on the train. and only missed it at Culpcp-
er. The sum was in greenbacks and was
carried in an envelope in his pantaloons
pocket. As soon as the loss was ascertain
ed, Captain Peyton, the conductor of the
train, was informed Of 1t, and at his sug-
gestlon, a thorough search was instantly
made of the persons and baggage Of every
one in the car with Mr.. Cleveland, but
without resut Mr. Cleveland spent a
day or two in Washington, and it is prob
able that some Of the light fingered gentry,
who so beautifully abound in that city,
found out he had large sum on his per-
son, followed him, secured the plumber, and
got of at some station between Cu!pcper
and Alexandria To see what discoveries
could be made Mr.. Cleveland got on the
Northern bound train, and returned to=
wards Washington, in the hope that if the
suppositlol. il.o!nlgad was correct, tie thief
might get on the train, and return North.
Telegranls were also sent to all the ofices
between Culpeper aad Washington, ask
Ing strict surveillance of all suspicious
characters, if any, who had left the train
when it passed
Passengers Oh the train think IT not I'M
probable that the robbery WAS committed
before Mr., Cleveland left Washington, as
there was great crowd about the depot
before the train moved oil: and il the pres
sure, they think it possible the thief eff
facted his purpose. The victin himself,
however. is confident that he had his mon
ey s.f;ei' the ca Lift Washington.
BY this adroit robbery the hard earnings
of eight. long years are swept away from
Mr.. Cleveland at one blow, and, as he
states, he is left penniless in the world.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
DIR. Schenck'S Mandrake pills.
a SuhStifute for Caf0meI.

These Pills are composed of various roots, hav-
ing the power to relax the secretions Of the liver
as promptly and etiectually as blue pill or mer-
curry, and without producing any Of those disagree
able or dangerous effects which often follow the
use of the latter.
In all bilious disorders these Pills may be used
with confidence, as they promote the discharge OF
yitiated bile, and remove those distractions from
the liver AID hillary ducts, which the cause of
bilious affections in general.
SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS cure sick
headach, and ali disorders OF the Liver, indicated
by saow skin coated tongue, costiveness, drow-
slness, and general telling OF WEAKNESS and las
sitade showing that the liver is in torpid or OBJ
structed condition.
In short these Pills may be used with advan-
tage in all cases when purgatlve or alternative
medicine is required.
Please ask ior .'Dr. Schenck's Mandrake Pills, y
and observe that the two likenesses OF the Doctor
are On the Government stamp--one when in the
last stage OF Consumption, aud the other in his
present health.
Sold by all Druggists and dealers. Price 25
cents per box. Principal Office, No, Is North 9th
Street, philadelphia, Pa.
General Whole0le Agents Demas Barnes
& Co., q Park Row, New York S. S. Hance,
i0oE5altimore ST., Baltimore, Md; John D. Park,
n Il. cor. Of Fourth and Walnut St., Cincinnati
Ohio; Walker Il Taylor, 1874 1876 Wabash Avenue
Chicago, ILL.,; Collins Brothers, Southwest corner
OF Second and Vine Sts ST. Louis. Mo.
r44f, =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
The Conference with the President in
Regard to the South.

WASHINGTON, November 1o-It has al
ready been stated that during the past
week the President has had an audience
with prominent gentlemen from all sections
in relation to the present condition Of pc
litical affairs Chief Justice Chase, Gene
raj Grant, and Major-Generals Sickles and
Dix, a'nong others, Rave freely given tier
views, all of them being actuated by sin
cere desire for such action as may be best
calculated to fully restore the relations Of
the southern States 10 the General Govern
ment The idea seems to be that SO long
as the executive and legislative branches
are divided in opinion the South must re-
main unreprescnted in Congress. Hence
the effort is to effect some arrangement to
accommodate the differences between them
According to current representations the
President lends a willing ear to all sug-
gestions in that direction, but so far moth
ing definite has been consulnmated.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
AMNESTY AND SUFFRAGE.

The President to-day informed promi-
nett Democrat, to whom he gave a long
interview. that there were a large number
Of prominent southern men urging him to
issue, under the act.of 1862, a general am
nesty proclamation, and that some of them,
in return, believed thata qualified suffrage
would be advocated in some of theS south
crn States. With regard to the suffrage
question, the President said his views were
well known through his messages and in
his letter to Governor Sharkey, Of Missis-
sippi. World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
Thad stevens Plan in Regard to the
President

A despatch from Washington says: 1t
is reported that Hon. Thad Stevens has a
plan in regard to the President which will
be little less abrupt than direct impeach-
ment, with previous investigation, and
which would preclude the possibility of in
shutting proceedings which, upon trial Of
the case, might fail. His plan is said to
be to appoint a joint committee at the
opening Of the coming session, exactly as
the Joint Committee on Reconstruction was
appointed, whose duty it shall be to fully
investigate the course and conduct Of Mr..
johnson, and report to the two Houses
what action, if any, is demanded of Con-
gress by the facts elected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
, ErighufuI Railroad Accident.

ERIE, PENN, November 13.-One of
the most terrible railroad accidents which
has ever occurred in this section of coun-
try took place on the Buffalo and Erie
railroad this afternoon, at about 1 o'clock
4 gang Of workmen had been employed
in repairing the track about mile east of
Wesleyville, and had removed two rails in
so doing.
Although fully aware that the New York
express train was due, they took no pre-
caution to warn the train, which came
on at the speed Of 50 miles per hour on
the down grade. When within few rods
one Of the workman ran hack and swung
his hat, but was either unperceiyed by the
engineer or it was too late The next mo-
nent the engine struck the track and the
engineer, who took in the situation at the
same instant, reversed the locomotive.
The train was. instantly thrown from
the track down the embankment a dis
lance OF some 10 Or Is feet, breaking
some ofthe cars into splinters, and piiing
them with the passengers into q confused
Ao"p' ~! q liiile VIC eAciteHIeHt WAS ~
great that very little help was rendered. -
The cries Of the wounded and the certain
ty that some had been killed outright seem
to momentarily bcnumb the faculties Of
those who had escaped without injury.
After a short time Of indecision the pas
sengers who were able, together with the
worAmen, applied themselves to the work
of removing the debris and rescuing those
who were buried beneath ii.
Four dead bodies were taken from the
wreek-three Mcn ana child The childs
mother Was also taken out SO severely hurt
tllat there is no probability Of her surviving,
Some forty or fifty, perhaps more, were
wounded, most of them slightly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-11-22
TO CONSUMpTIVES

The adverter, having been restored to health
n few weeis by very simple remedy, alter
having suffered for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease. Consump-
tion-is anxious to make known to his fellow suffer
the means Of care
To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the
prescription used free of charge), With the dfrec
tons for preparing and using the same, which they
BRoNoHIrAs, CoUGHs, CoLps, and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object Of the advert
in sending she Prescription is TO benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he concei-
YES to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, 1t will cost nothing, and
may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescriptions, FREE, by re-
turn mail, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, King Co., New York.
mar l.. lS66-Y