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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11

Presentdtion.-o Sabbath afternoon, al
the close ofihe session ofthe school connect
ed with the Second Baptist Church, the off
GERS and teachers, through the pastor, Rev,
Mr.. Marsh, presented to the superintendent,
Washington Jones, Esq, magnificent gold
headed cane, as an expression of their ap-
probation of his faithful labors, and the gem
temanly and courteous spirit that has
marked his intercourse with them. Mr.
Jones has bcen superintendent of this school
for about nine years, and with unwearied
assiduity has always toiled for its prosperity,
The school is We learn in very flourishing
condition, and promises n rich harvest TO
the church
The cane is very handsome piece OF
workmanship, and contains an elegantly
wrought gold head, on which is the follow
ing nscription:-"P Presented to Washington
Jones, by the officers and Teachers of the
Sabbath School of the Second Baptist
Church, Wilmington, Delaware y
We are requested to say that the Baptist
fair TO be held in the Institute Hall from
the 18th to the 25th of this month, is not fol
the benefit OF the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church, as many suppose, but is gotten ur
entirely by and for the benefit of the Second
Baptist Church, corner OF Fourth and French
Streets
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
g fully. The Ordinance passed first and

fully. The Ordinance passed first and
second reading.
POLICE APPOINTMENT.
Mayor Valentine laid before Council
communication, stating that he had appoint
ed Samuel j. Buck constable for the Fifth
Ward, under the new Ordinance. The ap.
pointment was confirmed.
BILLS ALLOWED.
F, Graham, $3.50 75; Jos. Flanigon. $s4s
Coz J. V. Rice & Co., $6l2 76; G, II, P.
Simmons, $490 62; Lewis & Son, 1884 90;
X. Haddock, 1894 rs; John H. Turner, $25
so; Pickels & Cotter, s53 rs; DIR. Jones, $1e
90; Il. Robinson, So 70; Thomas Wort, $43
Y; Committee on Norfolk, $l25 90; d. T.,
Hawkins, on account of per centage tax col
lection, $3.50 90; G. II p. Simmons $50 90;
City Commissioner, on account OF streets,
$3.50 90; John T, Hyatt, $l8 81; Super
intendent Water Works, 800 90; p. Mont
somery, public square, 5000 90; John
Dougherty, S36 80; Prison Keeper, Police
and Night Watch, one months salary.
number OF accounts were presented, and
referred to the Committee on Accounts.
On motion, Council adjourned.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
GENERAL NEMA.

Officers have been sent to all the principal
cities South to recruit for the regular intan-
try.
Solid mahogany tables, which had been
used by General Washington in 1774, were
sold at auction in Richmond for two dollars
and half apiece.
1t is said $1,000 in gold and silver were
recently found by an old hunter, buried in
kcg, near the Mississippi river, below Wolf
Island
Mr. Seward is reported to dissent from the
Presidents language in regard to France,
and that he has disclaimed to M. DeMontho-
Ion any responsibility for the language of
the message in regard to the action Of the
Emperor in Mexico.
Mrs. Surratt's house, at Washington, has
been occupied by several families since that
ladys death by hanging, but none of them
stay long, and there is blood-curdling story
that Mrs. s. is ghostly visitant there almost
every night. Very likely.
General Fitzpatrick, United States Minis
ter to Chill, was,married on the cd of Novem-
ber 10 the senorita Louisa Valderana.
A moose, seven feet in length, and weigh
ing over 800 pounds, was recently killed in
Polk county, Wis.
The GAINESVILLE Courier says Hudson G,
Ward, of Putnam, has fallen heir to $15o,OOC
in England. He has gone for it.
George Damon, of Chicago, is bright
and smart lad of only twelve years, and he
is already chief engineer OF large steam
mill in that city.
The President of Peru has taken a charm
ing method of insuring his reelection. FL
has arrested his opposing candidates ant
sent them out of the country.
Hartford must be healthy place to liv'
in. The Post says-"Five funeral process
sions passed our office within half an hou
on Monday afternoon
A genius OF jackson, Michigan, has hat
patented reversible boot and shoe heels, til,
merit OF which is that they may be changed
SO that they will wear evenly. One pair o
them is to wear a lifetime.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11

WE GIVE prominent place 10 the following
communication from gentleman OF this
city whose voice and pen and influence have
always been cheerfully given towards the
success of the Republican party. His hints
are timely, and we trust they will be Needed
by those who are recognized as the leaders
OF the party in Delaware:-
[o,mmunlcatedl
WHAT ARE WE ABOUT
During the recent election we-Republi-
cans-labored with all our might to redeem
our little State from the darkness of De-
mocrdcy-so o-called-that for a series of years
has sadly bedimmed our national escutcheon
and very greatly retarded the progress OF
civilization on the American Continent. In
the struggle we were badly beaten, but as
Truth is certainly destined to triumph over
Error, so must our principles ultimately
prevail; and it is not to be supposed for a
moment that, though defeated in the last
contest, we are to give up the cause as ut
terly lost By no means-no, not though it
should take the unceasing labor of life
time for its accomplishment. A month,
however, has passed away since the close OF
our last election, and, we think, it is full
time that the liberal party were giving some
indications of its future movements. Our
political leaders will please to remember
that the Republicans of Delaware are deeply
indebted to our present Congress, whose
heroism cannot fail to command the admira-
tion of every friend of liberty throughout
the world. 1t is for you gentlemen in your
wisdom to devise the plan by which our
| party can best sustain Congress in its earnest
efforts TO make JUSTICE the chief corner
stone of our Government. We wait your
pleasure. The patriotic heart of Delaware
throbs impatiently for your action. In what
shape shall the momentous issue OF Right
against Wrong be placed before the citizens
of Delaware? Shall injustice, partially,
and Ignorance prevail in our midst, without
our making some systematic efforts to coun
teract these evils? Can we not by means
Of well-directed organization, encourage
education, difIuse intelligence, purify oui
political atmosphere, and point our people
to higher and better morality? 1t is utterly
incompatible with the native instincts of {
State, born of the Revolution, and educated
in revolutionary principles, TO be forere'
recreant TO its highest duty. Up then, mer
of Delaware! Fling your banner to the
breeze, and if your colors are truly in har
mony with the spirit of the age, and consis
tent with the requirements OF our country
your efforts will certainly meet a hearty
response from generous, loyal and liber
ty-loying people NJ.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

The Turner Wadding Mill, owned and oc
cupied by Ludowick, Brayton, in olneyville
near Providence, R. l., was burned on We'd
nesday morning. The loss is $l2, 00O
An attempt was made to kill John Bolt, a
constable in the town Of West Senaca.
New York, on Monday night week, some
unknown person firing three shots at him
from a revolver.
On Saturday night week, a colored man
named Norris, shot and killed another color
ed man named Bennett, at Belair, Hartford
county
In Philadelphia, on Monday Inst, John
Hornby took up gun and proceeded to
illustrate to his sister how people shot them
selves by careless handling of firearms.
While doing SO the gun was discharged and
he was instantly killed.
A drunken individual, named James Nc
Dewitt, of Chicago, who said something in
Toronto about the town being burned down
if the prisoners were executed, has been sent
to Jail.
The Mojaves and Apache Indians murder
ed Superintendent George Leib and his clerk,
W. Il. Everts at Balls Canon, CAL, on the
18th ult.
DR.. Melbourne, John Scott and George
Cutler, merchants, have been arrested on
charge of burning their stores in Leaven.
worth. Two clerks asleep in the store were
burned to death, and one horribly mutilated
by jumping from a window One of the
merchants is said to have confessed Mr..
Cutler tried to commit suicide while under
arrest, by jumping out of window.
A desperate case of infanticide was enact
ed at Poeker's Hill, West Virginia, on
Thursday night. A married woman named
Nugent, from Marietta, murdered her little
girl, three years Of age, and afterwards at
tempted to commit suicide by taking opium.
The cause was domestic trouble.
George W. Bruner OF Philadelphia, former
ly clerk in the War Department and latter.
ly departmental reporter on The Ecenin0
Star, committed suicide on Thursday morn.
ing at Washington, by cutting his throat
with razor.
1t cost Patrick Kelly one thousand dollars
hSA DAhu5 oh the tuu VI hllCnHel costello &
nose in New York.
A fireman named Charles Mulheddon, on
the Erie Railway, fell from the engine while
greasing the oil valves, and was instantly
killed, on Wednesday evening, near the Pat
erson station.
A st. Louis saloon keeper named John
Mcnamara while partially intoxicated on
Sunday night, threw small single -barrelled
pistol across the room, feeling vexed at his
wife for small matter. The pistol struck
chair and was discharged, the ball striking
his wife, killing her instantly, His family
relations had always been of a pleasant
nature,an the coroner's jury returned a
verdict exonerating him from blame.
The steam drum on the steamer Thomas
Kelso, from Baltimore to Norfolk, exploded
early on Saturday morning, near the Vol
Trap, lin the James river, while the passengers
were asleep. Three persons were killed
and several of the passengers were badly
scalded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
DEATH OF mERRIT oANux

We regret to announce that Merritt Candy
died at his residence in this city, Yesterday
morning, in the s0th year of his age Mr.
Candy has always been identified with the
interests of Wilmington, giving the weight of
his influence and support to every measure
calculated TO advance the commercial and
business prosperity of our city. He was for
several years in the City Council, and was
very useful member. He was highly es-
teemed for his many excellent qualities,
and his death will be deeply regretted by
his large circle Of friends and acquaintances.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
DIED.

JONES.-In Cincinnati, on November 14th,
of cholera, RACHEL, daughter of Joseph
and Martha W. Jones, formerly of Phiia.
delphia, and grand daughter of William q.
Jones, of this city, aged II years.
In her early life she gave her heart 10 the
Saviour, and was fully prepared when
through death, He took her 10 himself.
CANBY.-On the morning of the 10th inst.
MERIT CANDY, in the s0th year of his
age.
The funeral will take place on Fourth day
the 18th inst, to leave his late residence.
No 1874 Market Street, at P. NJ, to which
his relatives and friends are invited without
further notice.
CHILD.-0n Sixth day afternoon, of din.
iberia, Henry T., youngest son Of Mahlon
NJ. and Mary w. Child, aged Q years, o
months and days.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
POLIrIcAL.

The Rochester Union says the newly elect
cd Senator of Alabama was originally op-
posed to secession, but "went with his
State, - and fought with the rebels. This is
reason enough why he should not be allowed
to enter the Senate until he gives evidence OF
his purpose to submit to the demands of the
loyal people of the Union.
The Rochester Express has advices direct
from Nevada, which say that the reelection
of Senator James W Nye is almost certain.
Governor Wells, of Louisiana, has ordered
elections TO fill vacancies in the Legislature.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
ANECDOTES ABOUT AroTIoNEEns.


There used to be an auctl0neer in Boston,
some twenty-five or thirty years ago, who
was something of picture fancier, aud
whenever one turned mp in his sales that
pleased him he used to knock it off to him
self and send it home. This went on till,
finding the house pretty well decorated, the
wife of the knight of the hammer COM
menced storing some of the earlier purchases
away in the garret, supplying their places
with the later arrivals. Finally, the auc
tioneer purchased new house, and his wife,
in preparing the goods and chattels for re-
moval, found that there was an attic story
half full of paintings. Sending for her hus-
bands clerk, (now well-known auctioneer
in this city, she told him it was her inten-
tion to send the lot OF pictures to her hus.
bands salesroom to be disposed Of and that
he (the clerk) must keep secret from whence
they came.
The pictures were accordingly sent, and
the auctioneer, who did not recognize his
property, was informed, on inquiry, that
they had been sent in by lady for sale.
That night, upon his return homo TO his
new house, he informed his wife that he had
passed very fatiguing day-had n large
picture sale, "but, my dear, have purchased
some new and choice ones for our new house
IA surprise for you;N and, as the door bell
rang
"There they are now.n
1t was surprise, indeed, to the lady, for
the forgetlul knocker-down had actually re-
bought nearly two.thirds of his own mer-
chandise, that his wife had sereptitiously
sought to dispose Of
This reminds us of curious circumstance
told by Leonard, the book auctioneer. Some
twenty years after his schoolboy days in Eng
land, he was selling lot of secondhand
books here, at his salesroom, by auction;
among others was an old-fashioned grammar,
that caught his eye, which seemed 10 wear a
familiar aspect. He opened it, and lo in
side the cover was his own youthful auto-
graph and other hieroglyphics, inscribed by
himself nsarlya quarter of century before
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11

TYPES OF HUMoR I'm pure epigram the
Englishman has the best OF it. The Irish
mans epigram is most tancful; his precious
stones are colored. The Scot docs not ex-
Gel in epigram at all; or much in that drol-
lery, the drollery Of abandon, of which
downright, noisy laughter is the natural re-
suit The Englishman's joke is like a smile
IA smile in which his intellectual eyes take
part; the Irishman's is poke in your ribs
accompanied with u laugh, shrill rather than
hearty; the Scots is deep chuckle, an inl
ward laugh which does not disturb the lines
of a mouth full of sagaoious knowingness,
and conscious sense of pregnant mean ng
OF which the best Scotch pleasantly is full
The author of the Lays of the Scottish
Cavaliers, wrote with obvious delight OF
the 'tThundenng Spey.n The author of
"Headlong Hall" not only devoted a special
poem to the "Genius of the Thames" but
loved the noble river and haunted 1t all his
life His lavorite amusement in his old age
was to take his family out on il for row,
and his bones lie in the chrchyard of Shep-
perton, not far from its wave. The author
of the ''Reliques of Father Prout," devoted
perhaps his best lyric to the "Bells OF Shan
don, that sound so grandly on the pleasant
waters of the river Lee and he, too, lies
near the Lee, as Peacock does near the
Thames, and Aytoun near the Forth-each
amid the scenery first loved and last forgot
ten OF his ancestral land
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11

By some curious coincidence the little book,
lost in boyhood's day, had, during that
length of time, like its owner crossed the
Atlantic, and in course of events come back
to his very hand. II is almost unnecessary
to add that the little volume, of only waste
paper worth to the public, was book of
greater value to the Huctioneer than many
more costly works; that 1t was bid in by him
as a relic, and rescued from the paper mill
-Connereial BMHetin
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
CONVERSATIONAL SUMMARY.

AhuhspAf, DeCemDcr Otn, lSOU.
The United States Senate on Thursday,
received from General jeff @. Davis and
others, petition for increasing the pay to
army officers The Judiciary Committee re.
ported tavorably the House bill to repeal the
act giving the President power to grant am
nesty to rebels. Laid over. The resolutions
OF the Vermont Legislature in favor OF pro-
lection to American industry, and also reso.
lutions In favor of impartial suffrage were
presented. Several amendments to the bill
to regulate the selection of Jurors in Utah
were offered. Adjourned until Monday.
The House of Representatives instructed
tho Fost-ofllce Committee to inquire into the
expediency of comforting on the Post-oflice
Department the same jurisdiction over tele-
graph lines that is now exercised over post
offices and post roads resolution for the
appointment OF committee to inquire INTO
the facts relative to the murder of three sol
dlers in South Carolina, on October 5. 1865,
ana the subsequent transfer of the murderers
TO Fort Delaware and their release upon
habeas corpus, was adopted. A bill fixing
the first Monday in November as the day for
the election of members of Congress was in
troduced, and was referred to the Committee
on Elections. Mr.. Miller introduced a bill
granting pensions to the soldiers OF 1912
Mr. Eliot proposed the appointment of q
committee of three to investigate the New
Orleans riots Agreed to. The Judiciary
Committee wasinstructed to inquire into the
expedency of passing law to provide more
perfectly for the punishment of bribery at
elections and TO make any person ineligible
to office who shall be found guilty of pur-
chasing votes. Several resolutions of instruc-
lion to committees were adopted. Mr..
Myers offered resolution requesting the
President to communicate the names of
all persons reappointed by him after rejec-
Ion by the Senate etc, adopted. Mr.
Schenok's bill fixing the time tor the reeu-
lar meeting of Congress was taken up, and
was debated by Messrs. Schenck Bing-
ham, Morrill,, Dawes, Garfield, Lie Blond,
and others. Several amendments were Of.
lered, but were not finally acted upon
Adjourned until Monday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11


In Postmastcr-G General Randall's lovers of
the curious will find more food than in
any other of the yearly reports. For in.
stance, he informs us that more than eight
thousand soldiers discharges got into the
dead-letter office during the year ending
June 3Oth. The whole number of dead let.
lers was about four and half millions
Foreign countries sent to the United States
in that year 4,543, $50 letters, and we sent
abroad, chiefly to Europe, 4,ss0, 916. As
was expected, now that the rebellion is at an
end and the mail has TO be carried South
again, the cost of carrying it brings the
revenues of the department down below the
expenditures the deficit last year being
1865, ,093, and the estimated deficit Of the cur.
rent year being still greater. The money or
der system and the system of free delivery in
large towns will no doubt be continued in
force as the Secretary recommends, for he
proves them to be not only pleasant to the
public, but on the whole profitable to the
Nation.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ELECTION,
DEL WARE Cfrr NATIONAL BANK. }

DEL WARE CIR NATIONAL BAsx,l
boe' mber 9Th, 1893 I
{, ,rOCKH0LDERs are hereby noufed that election
- will bs held al The rank ny House In Delaware City.
letpeen the hours OF two ant four O'Clock. NJ,
TUESDAY, the 8h Day Of January next for the choice
OF nine Directors TO eerye during the unS year.
dll-w3t WIN. W. FERRT9, rAshlar
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
cor UCII

The Council met on Thursday evening,
December 6.
President Z. T. Bellah in the Chair.
Members present, Messrs. Adams; Bellah;
Chandler; Dorsey, Duncan; Gallagher; Kirk
man; Leibrandt; Pickles; Plunkett; Pierson;
Rowland; Titus; Weldie; Woolman-15.
The minutes of previous meeting were
read and approved.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11

A number of propositions encouraging
immigration are before the Georgia Legisla.
ture. Among these is one to repeal the laws
prohibiting aliens from holding real estate.
Resolutions inviting immigration were in.
troduced, General interest is manifested on
the subject by the people who offer lands
ehenn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
ELEOTTON,

THR NAtioSAL BANK OF DHLAwARBI
AT WiIMIEUroH, Dec 7lh, 1866,
STOCKHOLDERS Ia this inRltuton are hereby notified
y that an election flr checs Of seven Directors, 10
terve the ensuing year will he held R their Banking
House. on TUESDAY, the sth day If January next be-
tween the hours VI two aud flur o'clock =, NJ.
dll-Dt H. FLOYD. CAhhef.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
SHERTFF'S SALES.


SHERITFis sALE.--BY VIRTUE OF
- WRIT OF vgNDIrI0NI fXPoKAs to me directed,
will be expused Public Sale, at the Hotel Of Albert
dred In New Castle County, Delaware, MONDAY, the
18th day OF December d. 1850, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
the following .aerbed Personal Property, via -
Feahsr B,ls lie lsteal4 aul ledding hAir, husk aud
straw Mattresses Tables u all descriptions, Stands,
Washalanis, bowls ami Pitchers, large lot of Carpeng,
Chairs Lounges, Looking Glasses Clock, window
Blinds oil Cuths large quantity Of QhinAWare Of all
sizes and qnaity, Bnyos aud forks Lsmpa Stoves and
ntutea buckets aud ash Tubs Tes aud Table Spt ona,
Table Cloths lot Of Croekery sud FIN Ware Pots Kettles
and ther articles not mentioned Also Liquors Of all
kinds larroom Deeantes yunblers, and other fixtures
Also, Bay Horas
seisod aad taken n execution aslhoproper,y of Albert
WILLIAM HERBERT, shOrla.
shetin's onlcc, New Castle. Dec 4th, A. 1864
dselLts
SHEHIFF's SAL LIi.--BY VIRTUE OF a.
~ WHIT Of leva Farias to directed, will be exposed
70 Fable BAL at tho door Of the County Building, In
the town OF Daver, TUESDAY, Dtcsmbsr ls 1888 at
= G,cl ek' NJ, he following Real lslAte, TO witt
No. IA farm trAo of land and teneneu IT, sltuAte
In Dover Hundred, Kent County and sAieot Delaware
tr1nting on the public road leading from Dover to
HAzletvie, adjoining lands Of John j. Niyison, Elias
Keel, dtofge Parrs others oon alning 2ls acres
and 100 square perehos Of lAnd, be the more or
less.
No "a farm or tract Of land and tenemeuts situate
IN the Huudre County and state Aforesaid fronting on
ne public road ledns from Dover TO the lorsshesd.
adjoining No above described and lAt d. n George p
the same moro or less
Nu = lartn or rAetot ahd hndtFnemet Is, situate
In the Hundred Clunty ant htste Aforp Ali hing on
said public road Leading from Dover to IloTsehpad Ad
Joinng lands formerly Of rear llyn.on decBa, ed now
of hn Cosen, and tract No. above d.seribad con
tanning 81 aeo' and lJ2 siuWe pstchtu Of aid DO the
same more OrleM,
Nc. "A farm trset Of Ian situate In tina HIM,
drud County and State aforesaid adjoining No above
described fronting the aforesaid road to IIort
aud containing 80 Of land bs the same nors or
less The same being the whole Of ths Rel Esate Of
csA sed go" -
Seized and taken In execution a, the property .,
Samuel NJ HRrnnston. Administered Of nolney Fiber,
deceased, aud VIII be sold Tor cash bv
3. M. COLLlNs, sheriH
shsriH's once, Dover, Dll, N}yembsr ss 1898.
dsci-ta
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-11
BANK ELECTIONS.

ELEorloN.. - = = -'-'''- , -
NATIONAL BAAK OF WHHIEaroN AND BRANprwHH,
WiLMt drIs, Dbl DO. I, 1868.
Notice Is hereby given that election will Le heid on
nuedAy, the sth day Of JAnusry next at the banking
House between the hours OF aud o'clock, r. NJ, ior
hl9e Ieet'rs to serve tAe ensuing year.
deei-iOl h. RICE. Cashier
The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1866-01-06

to be sold in Genoa, On the public market
place. King Victor Emanuel having learned
what was 10 occur, gave orders to purchase
thetwoauimals, which brought 5000 francs,
and then offered them as present to the
General. The latter, however, positively
refused to receive them.
The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1866-01-06

was yesterday chartered by soma Of the
travellers who have been detained here, with
tho understanding that she is to descend as
near the Cascades as possible. Among those
who started below, are several families who
have been detained here for periods. ranging
from one to three weeks. ,rs ~