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Year: 1864

Provost Martial Fry gives the people tho.
very consohng assurance that where there
are cxcesses they will be credited en- tho
NEAT DRAFT. Let the people ponder this
official announcement that there is to be AN
OTHER DRAFT. Remember, too, that.
paying out is played out. The people have
about filled the Republican programme SO far
as money is concerned. They have given
we'll nigh the 'last dollar" The "last NAM
will have to 60 when the next draft is made
Year: 1864

PROFANITY A SIGN OF IGNoRANCE.- The
vulgar sin of profanity is more common than
formerly in the public streets. We wish all
addicted to the habit could understand how
vulgar it is, and how generally it is accepted
as proof of an empty head and weak
will. The North American Review SAYS
well {:


There are among us not few who feel
that simple assertion or plain statement of
obvious facts will pass for nothing, unless
they swear to its truth by all the names of
the Deity, and blister their lips with every
variety of hot and sulphurious oaths. If We
observe such persons closely, we ahall gener-
ally find that the ferceness of their profani
ty is in inverse ratio to the afluence of their
ideas.


We venture to affirm that the profanest
men within the circle of your knowledge arc
all afflicted with chronic weakness of intel
ect. The utterance of an oath, though it
may prevent vacuum in sound, is no indica-
tion ofsense. 1t requires no genius to swear.
The reckless taking of sacred names in vain is
as little Characteristic of true independence of
thought as it is OF high moral culture. In
this breathing and beautiful world, filed as it
were with the presence of the Deity, and fra
grant with incense from it's thousand altars
of praise, it would be so servility should we
catch the spirit of reverent worshipers, and
illustrate in ourselves the sentiment that the
Christian is the highest style of man.


SHARP.-One of our men in the trenches
before Petersburg, acting under promise of
safetylfrom the rebels, went to the enemy's
line to exchange some papers, and they took
him pape RS and all. This breach of faith was
considered proper subject for retalia ton
A corporal, disguised al. an officer, ventured
out in front Of another portion of the line,
and holding up package of papers, express
ed o wish to exchange for Southern papers
"Come over here aud we will exchange with
you," rebel called opt. "Mest me hall
| way" our corporal replied. His firmness on
point soon brought out grayback officer
and major at that. "Glad TO see you," sale
the corporal. do you see that man behind
there with musket You are my prisoner
and if you open your head, or don't follow
me, you are dead man." The major iol-
lowed, and is now a prisoner. Subsequent,
an offer was made to send back the man they


had taken prisoner IL exchange: bat our boy
lcould not see 1t. -
Year: 1864

they can; but we assure the men of prop
erty ard influence among the members of
the League, that there are limits to their
endurance, and that the Democrats CT the
north vail net submit TO the destruction
o. their property without reserting to
measures OF retaliation. 1t is absurd to
suppose that one political party can enjoy
monopoly OF nobs and asassination De


necEats have shown themselves to be excel
lent eltizens-rnaryels Is OF obedience to hate.
ful iaws-mode!s OF patience under the
most offensive insuli-but after all, thsv
are only men, subject to human infirmitiea,
and very prone, when smitten on the
cheek, to hit back, instead Of turning the
other Pray, let US have no more nobs."
Year: 1864

The human body, in SO advanced a
stage Of decomposition as to be entirely un,
recognizable, can now be SO restored, by
chemical means AS to present an almost
natural Appearance. This process was
lately practiced with success in London, in
the case of body found in the Thames,
which was suspected to be that Of Tn es
capped murderer who had committed sul>
eide. After the body had been subjected
to the new process, the witnesses were able
to that lie was not the supposed
murderer
Year: 1864

A lecturer was dilating upon the power
of the magnet, defying any one to show or
name anything surprising it. A hearer
demurred, and instanced young lady, who
used to draw him thirteen TITLES every Sun
day
Year: 1864

of the State with the United States for troops This statement is
before the General Assembly and invites their criticism While
believe that every soldier that ought be credited to Delaware
has been included in the said account yet within the know
ledge Of the General Assembly that any whether white coord
troops have not been credited will take great pleasure i'm
meday securing from the proper department of the General Go
any such further credit very that had the
General Assembly adopted my recommendation, made to them at
their session in January last and provided proper boun-


many cored persons would have enlisted this State and been
credited quota who were attracted other by the
bountes offered The unfend legislation towards this class of
people and the refusal give them bounty have deprived of
many credits and impose heavier burden upon our white
citizens


For any information respecting the subdivision of the quota of the
State the subdrc to which have been credited
to the character personal description date Of of any
listed beg leave refer the General Assembly to the
Provost Marshal of this State. 1t is my power officially
inform the General Assembly how many enlisted negroes
free and how many slaves have either the right de-
eide the facts upon which decide their condition. freedoms,
or slavery Every of them presumed be free the
date of their enlistment unless be shown commission
already appointed to determine the question that the time of
enlistment they held service under the of this
Their present condition in the army of the Union whatever
may have been previous enlistment is that freemen-
The number slaves enlisted will be disclosed to the aforesaid COM
mission and ascened by them when applications compensation
made


will further add for the information of General Assembly
that the request of the Executive of this State Manaen
Gum Albert Curry and Thomas Cousey have been appointed
the commission already referred to- value any slave enlisted by
virtue Of the aforesaid order This commission will be
sion Georgetown Upon claim made and title proved before the
every loyal person will receive full and fair compensation there
is just why persons who have withheld their voice. vote
influence and weight of character from support the vital
which the Government has adopted preserve its existence and
suppress wicked and causeess rebellion who have been in
sympathy with traitors against the Government should
receive such compensation.


would also add for the information of the General Assembly
that in Of the fact of the approach of the time make
draft immediate action to M the quota the State indispensable
The people of the State who know that with proper State aid given
time they readily f the quota and discharge their obligations
the Government growing restless the delay the part
hos their public servants who alone have power make the
necessary provision 1t in view of these facts that urge upon
the General Assembly immediate action in the premises


WILLIAM CANNON
Year: 1864

Tuesday last in reply to call of the Legislature nior
nation


ENLISTMENT OF C0L0RED TROOPS.


STATE OF DELAWARE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DOVER, August 81 1864.
TO the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of @e State Of Della


in General assembly


The resolution of the General Assembly passed August 3d. 1864


equess the Governor furnish the General Assembly hi
earliest convenience all the information in his possession in relation
the enlistment of negroes from this State into the military service
of the United States What proportion of them slaves
what free Whether such enments made by officers acting
under authority the United States by authority of this State


authority of the United States whether the soc
aon of the State authorities any individual of the State and
also whether all negroes enlisted have been accredited to the
State and districts where they resided the time of enlistment


While unable ascertain how information upon the subject
inquired of in the above resolution possibly aid in deciding
whether boun shall be offered and other necessary taken
fill the present quota of this State yet appreang the lively DI
taken by the General Assembly in ensmen of coord
troops army of the United States take pleasure
muncating all the information in my possession


The authority by which ensmen have been made the
State Delaware will be found in certain orders of the President of
the United a Executive of this State copies of which
herewith transmitted These orders had my unqualified appro
baton Expressing my views is not within my province to
say what the views of the other authorities of the State upon the
subject The General Assembly has expressed itself officially
in regard the NATTER and therefore at loss to inform
you whether the action referred to meets their appreciation
however, safely say that the authority not granted upon their
solicitation While that any particular individuals
in the State solicited the authority aforesaid it is not within my
collection that any truly loyal citizen has not approved such author
M enstments made pursuance thereof have heard
any citizen whether loyal doya object to the said coored
troops being credited to the quota of troops required of this State
With reference the other inquiries contained in the resou
ton of the General Assembly to witt "What proportion Of
the enlisted negroes slaves and what free; and also,
whether all negroes enlisted been accredited the State
and district where they resided at the time of ensment
beg leave inform the General Assembly that it is not the duty
the Executive any State officer keep official records of
this character except faithfully that the State receives all the
credits which she is properly entitled This duty has been
fully performed by the Executive who the commencement of
this special of tho General Assembly submitted the
Year: 1864

A friend tells an anecdote of Booth the
great tragedian, which we do not recollect
to have seen in print. Mr.. Booth and sew
eral friends had been invited to dine with an
old gentleman in Baltimore, Of distinguish
ed Kindness, urbanity and piety The host
though disappearing of the theatres and
theatre going, had heard SO much ofBooth's
remarkable powers that curiosity to see the
man had, in this instance, overcome all
scruples and prejudices. After the enter
tainment was over lamps lighted and the
company re-seated in the drawing room,
some one requested Booth, as particular
favor, and one which all present doubtless
appreciated, to read aloud. the Lords
Prayer.


Booth expressed his ready willingness to
afford this qualification, and all the eyes
were turned expectantly upon him. Booth
rose slowly and reverently from his chair.
1t was wonderful to watch the play Of emo
became deathly pale, and his eyes, turned
As yet he had not spoken. The silence
could be felt. 1t became absolutely painful,
until at last the spell was broken as if by an
electric shock, as his rich-toned voice, from
white lips, syllabled forth, Our Father,
who art in Heaven" &C., with n pathos and
tervid solemnity that thrilled all hearts. -
He finished. The silence continued. Not
voice was heard or muscle moved in the
wrapt audience, until from remote corner
of the room Il subdued sob was heard and
the old gentleman (their host) stepped for
ward with streaming eyes and tottering
frame, and seized Booth by the hand


Sir" said he in broken accent, you
have afforded me pleasure for which my
whole future life will feel grateful. l am an
old man, and every day from boyhood to
the present time, thought had repeated
the Lords Prayer, but have never heard
it before, NEVER !"


"You are right, replied Booth; to read
that prayer as it should be read, has caused
me the scyerest study and labor for thirty
years, and | am far from being yet satisfied
with my rendering of that wonderful pro-
duction Hardly one person in ten thou
sand comprehends how much beauty, ten
derncss, and grandeur can be condensed in
space so small and words so simple. That
prayer itself sufficiently illustrates the truth
of the Bible, and thus stamps upon it the
seal of Divinity


So great was the effect produced (says our
informant, who was present) that converse
ton was continued but short time longer
in monosylables, and almost entirely oeas-
ed and soon after, at an early hour, the
company broke up and retired to their sew
eral homes with sad faces and full hearts
Year: 1864

On Wednesday morning, between two
and three o'clock, a number of Pennsyl-
vanians, finding that the President was at
the War Department, repaired tbither with
band and serenaded him. Mr. Lincoln
acknowledged the compliment in the fol-
lowing remarks


Friends and Fellow w-citizens-Even be-
fore | had been informed by you that this
compliment was paid me by loyal citizens
OF Pennsylvania friendly to me, had in-
terred that you were of that portion of my
coIntrymen who think that the best inter
estS OF the nation are to be subserved by
the support of the present administration
| do not pretend to say that you who think
so embrace all the patriotism and Loyalty Of
the country. But do believe, and | trust
without personal interest, that the welfare
of the country does require that such sup
port and endorsement be given. Iearnest-
ly believe that the consequences of this
days work-if it be as you assume, and as
now seems probabe-wil be to the lasting
advantage, if not to be the very salvation
Vi the country cannot at TINS nour say
what has been the result of the election;
but whatever it may be, have no desire
to modify this opinion, that all who have
labored to day in behalf of the Union or
ganization, have wrought for the best in
terests of their country and the world, not
only for the present but for all future ages.
| am thankful to God Tor this approval of
the people But while deeply grateful for
this mark of their confidence in me, if [
know my heart, my gratitude is free from
any taint of personal triumph. do not
impugn the motives of any one opposed to
me. 1t is no pleasure to me to triumph
over any one. But | give thanks to the
Almighty for this evidence of the peoples
resolution to stand by free government and
the rights Of humanity"
Year: 1864

blush, if not past that wholesome in
dication of shame, for the false part
they had so far played in society The
practical firt is looked upon by all
young men, save those green enough
to become their victims, merely as q
frivolous piece of human trumpery,
with whom it may be we'll enough to
vile an hour or two now and then,
when nothing better in the way OF
amusement offers.
Year: 1864

FEirts.-If young ladies who pride
themselves ON their skill and tact in
the art of Irritation could only hear all
that is said of them behind their backs,
we think they would renounce their
indelicate Establishments forever, and
Year: 1864

ag- A traveller, near the close of
weary days drive over a lonely and
muddy road, came TO little log cabin
in the forest, and asked for drink.
A young woman supplied his wants,
and afterwards, as she was the first
woman he had seen in several days, be
offered her dime for kiss. 1t was
duly taken and paid for, and the young
lady, who had never seen dime before,
looked at it with some curiosity, and
asked what she should do with it. He
replied, what she chose, as it was hers.
If that's the case said she, you may
take it back and give me another kiss
Year: 1864

General Rousseau's expedition was illus.
Iated by two incidents which strikingly
illustrates the influence of slavery.


Az Blountville he found young Confcd-
crate soldier chained to the floor of jail.
He had him brought forth and examined.
The man stated that he was in jail for mob
bing a man. An examination of the court
records showed that this man was one of n
party who hung a wealthy citizen of tho
vicinity, who had ravished two of his own
daughters Near sline's Ferry the com.
mand disperseda a or0 d who had assembled
to witness the execution of a slave who had
murdered his master The man had been
tied to q tree, dry wood and pine knots
placed around him, and an entire commu-
nifty Of white male and female Christian
people stood by and saw him burned to
death
Year: 1864




The Republican party has taken the
first step toward n reputation of the ma.
tional debt. The passage of the gold
bill betrays that financial immortality in
the majority party of the Senate and
House which can issue nowhere else than
in the abyss of national bankruptcy and
reputation. We shall not plunge head
long into the abyss. The strength and
resources of the nation are only less mon
strous than the recklessness which is
draining them. But if tho Republican
party is suffered to guide the nation, then
the utter financial laithfulnoss of that par
ty, which has broken down one prop af-
ter another of the public credit. which has
impelled us step after step down the hor-
rid steep, will not stop short till the
wealth of the nation has been utterly
squandered, and the debt for which that
wealth is pledged, has been openly and
shamefully repudiated.


Every advance step in Secretary Chase's
policy has been a step in advance toward
the fearful result. After teaching his ad-
herents in Congress to assist all debtors in
robbing all creditors (this is the cold Ian
guage Of the teachers of political economy,
not the emphasis of political opposition)
after breaking down the constitutional
barriers which prohibited any other legal
tender than gold; after gaining the assent
of his party to a proposition TO permit
him to enter the market of spectators
with the gold of the nation in his hand TO
become the greatest speculator of them
all; after removing this most stable
foundation of the public credit, there is
but little left for secretary Chase to teach
his party in financial immortality; there
is little left for that party to learn of the
shameful lessons Of national bankruptcy,
of nRtioual repudiation.


That the section of Congress will be re-
garded rs the first step toward national
repudiation, by foreign capitalists and
governments, there is not Il least doubt.
Their representatives here, Te have au-
thority for saying, so regard it already,
and so it will be regarded bv every Am
erican patriot when the insanity of the
time has passed, and when they who be-
lieve the Union and the Constitution to
be essentially one are no longer stigma
tized as disloyal by those elected to ad-
minister and sworn TO obey it; and when
they who uphold the pledged faith of the
government, and would obey the laws of
finance and financial morality, have ceas-
ed to be denounced as "Gold Gamblers"
and "Shylocks betting down the public
debt,"-N. Y World.
Year: 1864

AN INGENIOUS JUDoE.-TEree BROTH
ers were heirs TO their fathers oxen, sew
enteen in number. BY the Mahomne-
dan law Of inheritance, the eldest brother
was entitled to one half, the second ono
to one third, and the youngest to one
ninth of the whole number. AS the ami
mails could not be divided without des-
troying them, the subject was referred to
the commander of the faithful, Ali. The
caliph added an OK to the number, and
then made the division. This gave each
brother more than his share--the eldest
nine, the next six, and the youngest two
and still left to the prince the OK which
he had added.
Year: 1864

Work ON THE CHICAGO LAKE TUE-
NEL.-The work on the lake tunnel il
progressing slowly but none the less sure
ly, added men are employed both by night
and by day. Tho first section of the
hugo iron cylinder for the shore shaft is
already two-thirds below the surface Of
the earth. 1t has, however, been found
necessary to erect pumping apparatus to
draw off the water which is beginning to
flow in. This will only bo the work of
day, aud the sinking of the shore shaft
will then be carried ON with nlacrity.--
When the first section has been fairly EN-
bedded in the earth, the second will bc
placed on top Of it, then the third, when
all will be securely bolted together. Tho
citizens will meanwhile watch the pro-
grcss of this gigantic work, which propcs-
es such important results, with tue great
est interest.
Year: 1864

Plant Grape Vine This Spring.


There are few readers who have not
room for a single vine, aud we hope that
most OF them will put out several; at anv
rate, plant one. If the place is a hired
one, do not let that deter you from plant
ing, for somebody will get the benefit.


MANY who read the elaborate descrp-
lion given by some Cor preparing the soil,
lreuching and special manuring, ETC., are
led TO believe that it is too much of a task
and that it will involve the outlay of a
great deal OF time and some expense. Any
soil which will raise good corn will do for
the vine. The chief thing TO be avoided
is n wet soil. Such difficulty must bo
overcome by draining, or if this is not
practicable, excavate the soil 10 the depth
of two feet or more and put in layer Of
brick, stones, and rubbish, TO serve rs Il
partial drain. If the soil is in good con-
dilion, no manure need he used mt plaut-
ing; but if it is poor, add quantity of
well decompoSed manure or compost, or
use about two quarts Of ground bones to
each vine, mixing it with the earth around
the roots. A large supply Of coarse bones,
mixed with the soil, will furnish lasting
supply of vine food. The soil should be
thoroughly pulverized TO the depth of 20
inches OF two feet. Make the hole about
five feet in diameter, with the bottom four
TO six inches deep in the cepter, and eight
to ten inches deep at the circumference.
In the center of the hole set a strong stake,
four or five feet high, This should bo
placed, before planting the vine, so as to
avoid injuriug the roots in setting it after
wards.5 The vine, whether from single
eye, cutting, or layer, should be well root
ed. To prepare it for planting, cut the
roots back TO at least two feet, and if they
are not as long AS this, cut off portion
of their ends at any rate, as this will
cause them TO throw out small fibrous
branches. The top Of the vine should
be cut back two or three buds. Set the
vine ia the center of the hole, close to the
stake, spread the roots out to their full
length and distribute them evenly, and
then cover them with surface soil, working
it in carefully around the roots; then I'll
up the hole and press il down firmly with
the foot When the vine begins to grow,
rub of all but the strongest shoot, and
keep this tied to stake during the sea-
son. A very little trouble will soon fur
nish a large supply of this delicious fruit.
Get Concord, if but one vine; if two,
add Delaware; if more, half of each, if
obtainabe e-Ant. Agricultwist, March.
Year: 1864

How TO GET RID OF Your CoRNs.--
Rub them over with toasted cheese, aud
let your feet hang out of bed for night or
two, that the mice may nibble at them.
If the mice do their duty the cure will be
sufficient.
Year: 1864

Whoever intends TO purchase good Family
Sewing Machine, OF any kind, will do we'll to
call at the News Office. We can furnish them
ct ell times upon the most advantageous terms.


PRoPRETons OF THE News.
Year: 1864

The above is supposed to have reference
to some transactions which have been 90
ing on in this village, and we will add
that the last act Of the "he or she
iend," above mentioned, was to notify
its victim by letter that its programme
of persecution should be changed within
a week, and sure enough, before that
time expired, the beautiful residence of
the victim was burned to the ground.--
Year: 1864

The GOVERNORS MEssAaE.-The special
message Of Gov. Cannon, instructions fran
the War Department in relation to recruit
ing in Rebel States, and a table showing the
quota of Delaware, will be found in our COL
umns To-day The Executive and our able
and efficient Secretary of State are lending
all their energies to furnish the Government
with men, and at the same time save our
State from the rigors of the draft. They
deserve much credit for their patriotic and
sell-sacrhcing efforts in behalf of liberty
and Union and the jealous care with which
they guard the honor and interests of our
Commonwealth.