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Year: 1862

10 The Citizeas ofhe State Of Delaware.
WHEREAS, since the Issuing of my proclamation Of
w the twentyeighth day of August last IL has become
manifest that this State cannot be ready for the draft by
the twentynh day of September instant the day there
In fixed for the same to commence.


Now THEREFORE, !, WILLIAM BURTON Governor Of the
State Of Delaware, by virtue Of the power conferred
me by the Secretary of War do postpone the draft in this
State until the


Fifteenth day of October, A. D., 1862,
at which time drafting will commence.
HEN<M In TESTIMONY WHERBoF,I have caused the


s Great Seal Of the State Of Delaware to be here
unto affixed. Done at Dover this seventeenth day of
September n the year of Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sxytwo and OF the independence Of said
state the eighty seventh. WILLIAM BURTON
By the Governor


EDWARD RIDaELY, Secretary of State, sept2s2w
Year: 1862

lied, and succeed in driving portion back.
A few made their escape. One cannon
and a few muskets were fred into the
crowd, and number of the prisoners were
killed and wounded. 1t was undoubtedly
an attempt to execute bold and concerted
plan for general stampede, and, had it
proved successful, it would be difficult to
conceive of the disastrous results which
might have followed II is evident that
such plan has been in contemplation for
some time among the prisoners, ms several
attempts have been made, within the past
three weeks, to force the guards, but with
out success. 1t shows the desperate nature
of the prisoners, and reckless determin-
alton to effect their release even at the
sacrifice OF life.
Year: 1862

The little child was dying. His weary
limbs were racked with pain no more
The flush was fading from his thin cheek.
and the fever that had been drying up his
blood for many days was now cooling ran.
idly under the touch Of the icy hand that
was upon him.


There were sounds of bitter but sup
pressed grief in that dim chamber, for the
dying little one was very dear to manv
hearts. They knew that he was departing,
and the thought was hard to bear Il but thew
might not disturb the last moments of their
darling.


The father and mother and the kind
physician stood beside dear little Arthur's
bed, and watched his heavy breathing
He had been silent for some time, and ap-
peared to sleep. They thought it might
be thus he would pass away; but suddenly
his mild blue eyes opened wide and clear,
and beautiful smile broke over his fea-
lures. He looked upward and forward at
first, and then turning his eyes upon his
mothers face, said in clear, sweet voice ::


Mother, what is the name of that
beautiful country that l see away beyond
the mountain-the high mountain 2"


| can see nothing, my child, said the
mother; there are no mountains in sight
of our home


'Look there, dear mother said the
child, pointing upward, 'yonder are the
mountains. Can you not see them now p
he asked in tones of great astonishment, as
his mother shook her head 'They are SO
near me now-so large and high, and the
people are so happy-there are no sick
children there. Papa can you not see be-
yond the mountains? Tell me the name
of that land?


The parents glanced at each other, and
with united voice, replied:


The land you see is Heaven, is it not,
my child? 2


yes, it is Heaven, l thought that must
be its name. Oh, let me go-but how
shall cross these mountains? Father, will
you not carry me, for they call me from
the other side, and | must go?


There was not dry eye in that cham
Der, and upon every heart fell solemn
awe, as the curtain which concealed its
mysteries we're about to be withdrawn.


MY son, said the father; will you
stay with US a little while longer? You
shall cross the mountain soon, but in
stronger arms than mine. Wait-stay
with your mother little longer see how
she wceps at the thought of loosing youv


'Oh, mother oh, father! do not cry,
but come with me and cross the mountain
oh, come = and thus he entreated, with
strength and earnestness which aston
ished all.


The chamber was filled with wondering
and awc-stricken friends At length he
turned to his mother with face beaming
with rapturous delight, and, stretching out
his little arms to her for her last embrace.
he cried:


Good bye, mother, I am going; but
don't you be afraid-the strong arm has
come to carry me over the mountainsp


These were his parting words; upon his
mothers breast he breathed his last and
they laid the little fair boy down again
upon the pillow and closed the lids over
the beautiful blue eyes, over which the
mists of death had gathered heavily, and
| bowling by the bedside, praying with sub
missive, though bleeding hearts, and said ::
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken
away. Blessed be the name of the Lord !?
Year: 1862

B@P @Parson Brownlow, in accepting an
invitation to lecture before the New York
Union Association, a few weeks ago, says
Southern man as am, if the South in
her madness and folly, will force the issue
upon the country, Of slavery and no Union,
or a Union and no slavery, 4 am for the
Union, though euery other institution in the
country perish! / am for sustaining this
Union, if it shall require coercion, or sub
jugation, or what is worse, the annihila-
non Of the rebel population Of the land ?
Year: 1862

Many Of those who on Thursday morn
ing last stopped to admire the handsome
faces among the cGrtes deciScHe hung up
at the entrance of Ryder's Photographic
gallery on Superior street must have no.
ticed the likeness of young and striking
ly beautiful lady attired in mourning, and
those of them who stopped later in the day
for the purpose of again looking at that at
tractive face, noticed its disappearance.
With that portrait and its withdrawal from
exhibition a very romantic, but true story
is connected, of which we are at liberty to
give the outlines.


About year ago the original of the por-
trait lived with her father, 'well-to, do
farmer of the Grand river valley, Michigan,
these two constituting the entire family
The old man rapidly failing in health, was
desirous that his daughter should be mar
ried to neighboring young farmer who
passionately loved her The girl, however,
had already given her heart to young
man whom she had frequently met, while
he was sincerely attached to her. The low
er was not in position that would justify



gagement was kept secret.


The old man finding himself gradually
falling in health became more urgent in his
wish that his daughter would marry his
neighbor, but she pleaded for delay on va
rious pretexts. BY some means the father
at length became possessed of the secret of
the attachment, and without communica-
ting the fact of his knowledge to his daugh-
ter, he wrote letter to the Detroit lover,
pointing out the hopelessness of his suit
and stating that the lady was shortly to be-
come the bride Of young farmer for whom
she had been for years destined. He sd-
ded that an attempt to change this decree
would be giving the lady needless pain.


Immediately, on the receipt of this cruel
blow to all his hopes, the young man en-
listed in Michigan regiment under orders
to leave for Washington, and wrote the Ia
dy a brief note, announcing the fact and
begging her to forget him, and bidding her
farewell forever. The regiment almost i'm
mediately went 10 Washington.


The sad 21st day of July, 1861, follow
ed, and when the fainting and disheartened
soldiers returned from the fatal field OF
Bull Run to the defence on the line Of the
Potomac, the young Detroiter was not
among them. Nothing definite was heard
from him and he was supposed to have been
killed. The sorrowful news in time reach
cd the young lady, and she secretly mourn
ed for her lover as among the slain. Short
ly afterwards the old man was taken sick,
Year: 1862

sB Make home beautiful. Add to it
some comfort, convenience and beauty
each season. Make those who share
it with you love it. Make your friends
feel that your home is. an attractive
one. No other spot on earth is more
worthy of Improvement, and none
other will so richly repay a display of
good taste and liberality, as the spot
we call home.
Year: 1862

HDY AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE PUBLIC Pa
ID pers signed W. S. Ashe you informed thar he
will appoint and send agents through County in the
State, to borrow purchase and if necessary to impress all
the arms now in the haHds of private citizens.


Any attempt 'size the of citizens is directly
at variance with Constitution and in opposition the
declared policy oi the Government which make it the
duty of citizen to keep and bear arms and protects
the of the Militia from execution for debt


But while notify you that these agents have lawful
authority seize your private arms and you will be pro-
tected in preserving the of self defence must also
enon upon you in this emergency Of the highest
patriotism and duty that you should discover to the pro-
per State authorities all public arms, Muskets or Enes
within your knowledge, and of selling to the State all the
arms the property Of individuals which be spared


The ColOnes of the several regiments Of Militia Will act
agents fer the State and will notify me whenever any
such are delivered or offered them. Their prumpt
and earnest attention is called the execution of this
der. HENRY T.eCLARk,
- Governor Ex 0fico.


April 10, 1859. sa-h.
Year: 1862

SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH. l DON'T DO A
Credit Business Therefore hope every person that sees
this Advertisement will ask for CREDlT-becauSe
am not able TO do credit business; and have TO pay
CASH myself o,,,o


have called every person that owes me DOLLAR,
and have not been able 10 collect the first CENT wish
YOU would call on some one that is able TO credit


'O J. B. FRANKLIN.


April IL, 1861. So-
Year: 1862

To show the spirit of our ''brave soldier boys
we publish an extract from the letter of a boy
only sixteen years Of age in reply to letter
from his father requesting him not to re-enlist. t.
This boy is from Stanton, and belonged to the
"West Augusta Guards" which has been recent


ly converted into an artillery company, and he
is now member of the West Augusta Battery
His letter breathes the right spirit, and we have
no doubt that he expresses the feelings of large
majority of the soldiers from Augusta county
He is an only sen, and as his Father thought ii
probable that lie Che father) would be drafted
in which event there would be no one to support
the mother of this young soldier, his Father ar
pealed to him not to re-enlist. This certainly
was strong appeal, and the boy 70 doubt felt
the full force of it, but it was not strong enough
to induce him to lay down his aims when his
country needed bis services In reply to his Fa-
theirs letter, he said


"You and Ma are opposed to nv re-enlistine
in the army. If every parent gave such counsel j.
what would become of our country? | cannot
consent to leave the army and quit the service
when my country is bleeding and my country
men are struggling tor independence, and to leave
my comrades to battle with the foe in their eff
forts to drive them from our land. 1t NAV be
that you think that there are many who have
staid at home who should take my place. If
they act the coward and will not come out as
freemen and declare they will have their rights
and will not shoulder their muskets and march
In defence Of their native State, but would rath
er stay at hcme, enjoying the luxures of life
and specializing off the poor soldiers who are in
the service, guarding their homes they &C..
IN this way, is that any reason why should do
the same. No, NEVER. I wan. to be one of
those who, to the last, will rally around our
standard to defend our noble and glorious cause.
and, with cur bright colors waving over us and
with our brave General Jackson at the head of
US, and with the motto" Victory or death"-
with stout hearts and determined minds, strike
an effective blow for the preservation of liberty.
and the defence of our country. If the soldiers
should not re-enlist, we would soon have no
country-no hcme. They wonid be ci honored
and disgraced, and the finger of scorn would be
pointed at them. for one would rather suffer
banishment and exile would rather fill a SOL
dier's honorable grave and sleep peacefully be-
meath the green sod Of the Valley. These are
my true feelings and sentiments. I cannot see
how you or any one else can edvise his son not
to re-enlist- especially at this time, when the
tide of success is setting against us.'
Year: 1862

~ The deepest and darkest gloom of the
revolution, remarks the Charleston Courier
was in the campaign Immediately preceding the
dawn of victory and success. The most glorious
exhibition of the spirit prowess and resources OF
South Carolina, was given when her capital was
occupied and her seacoast rayaged by the foe,
her Governor fugitive and her SONS pensioners
on the products of the swamps and woods.
Year: 1862

We invite attention to the Proclamation with
visional Government II is worthy of a Chris
tain Republic, and will, we trust, be responded
to in the fervent devotions of the whole people.
Year: 1862

~ We have been requested by Col. Jno
ii. Crawford to state that he is trying to gel
volunteers to form an artillery Company
those who may wish to join can sign their names
to the roll left at the Superior Court Clerks Of
ice, or the one at the Office Of the Corporation
Court, or the one which Col. Crawford himself
carries.
Year: 1862

For the disaster at Roanoke Island, deep re.
sponsbl!ty exists somewhere, and it would be
as use ess to attempt to deny or disguise this fact
as it would be wrong to do it even were its
accomplishment possible.


The defences of The position clearly bore no
proportion to the force likely to be ought
against them nor were they at all commensurate
wi h the real Importance of the posts or the
advantages which its maintenance would have
secured.


There was no hurry-there was no surprise.
The authorities had full warning. The post
Lad not been recently occupied. The mighty
force brought against it had been delayed, ap-
parertly by tie interposon of Providence, as if
to give every chance for prep ration, and no ex
cuse for the want gift, ant yet the post was no
stronger when attacked than it bad been months
before, if as strong. No new guns were noun
ted. No attempt made to put additional gan
boats in the Sounds, to throw more men on the
island, to have any light artillery nay, even the
few gnpboats we had were short OF ammunition.
1t is said that Col. Henningsen, with some field
artillery, did arrive at Elizabeth City on Thurs
day night, but could get DO transportation, and
old not get to the island at al, and we cont
know where he is Wilmington Journal
Year: 1862

CURIOUS Academia man in Philadel.
phia had his face considerably burned aud
his moustache and eyebrows singed, and
came very near losing his eyesight, by the
explosion of one of those red rubber bal.
looms sold on the street, which came in con-
tact with his cigar. This should be a war
ming to those who invest in these playthings
to keep them away from the fire.
Year: 1862

Dan Rice was hissed and peltei with eggs
in Philadelphia few days ago, when he at
tempted to address crowd gathered to -ee
his circus. The complaint was that Dan had
made disunion speech when he was in New
Orleans some year and half ago Why do
not some Of the apologists for Phillips ;reas-
enable harangues say something about the
Year: 1862

A CAT SToRY.-There is a popular supersti- tion that cat, if allowed the opportunity, will suck the breath of child, though how this is accomplished is not apparent Cats are sub- jected to much suspicion, and, indeed, no animal petted by man is at once so much admired and detested. A circumstance came to our knowl- edge, recently, says the American Union, which seems to indicate that the numerous charges made against the feline race are not altogether unfounded. The other evening, at residence only few miles from Boston, Q cat was discov- cred sitting upon the chest of little boy four years of age, her mouth placed close to the child's lips, and the cat evidently very much ab- sorbed in the operation. An effort was made to drive the cat away by speaking sharply to her. She paid no attention to this, and was equally was finally pushed off the body of the child and off the bed, but could not be driven in the usual way. She had bewildered and wild look all the time, and exhibited sign of ferocity by springing on the servant, who was forcing her down the stairs.

 The cat was instantly killed, as warning to all other cats not to be too intimate with sleep ing children. The little boy woke up during the noise made, and was naturally somewhat fright ened. He did not seem to injured.

 Though no harm was done, evil might have ensued had not the cat been discovered and re- moved. Her weight on the childs chest would necessarily reduce the quantity of air inspired, and tend to cause suffocation while the child would inspire only carbouic acid gas as taken from the mouth of the cat. These two causes might produce death even. They may have ori ginated the superstition that cat "sucks the breath of child" The case is interesting and novel, and should put some parents on their guard against the treacherous and stealthy pets with which their children play.
Year: 1862

A YANKEE SETTLER IN FIRGINIA-A gentle man from Western New York, visited Manassas, found near there an old townsman, who emigra- ted to Virginia some years ago. The Yankee Virginian, who had been virtually imprisoned in his own house since July, said:-

 "Now, you must go right home with me. l am Union man. 1don'tknow anything that's happened since the battle of Bull Run. have been shut up in my house and yard. I haven't seen newspaper since the middle of July. All l heard is what l overheard the rebels say, when they were cutting off my corn and things, and perhaps they knew and perhaps not. You see I was Harry Clay Wbig, and so l was sus. pected character, and after the battle of Bull Run, every man had to enlist or show cause why not, and swear allegiance. 1 was arrested and taken before a sort of court and neighbor oi mine, who is good secessionist, stepped up and swore was all right, as sound on the goose as any, and so they let me off and then he came to me, and says he, Now, neighbor, don't you open your head about anything! You stay al carry off your corn, let lem have it." And so have stayed in the house since. I have had a hundred Rebel soldiers at one time in my barn husking corn and carting it off to the army They came whenever they pleased, in the day time, and took whatever theys wanted. They have driven off all my COWS, and horses and mules, except two old horses. They have carried off about thousand dollars worth of corn They have taken all my wagons and shovels and tools, except one lumber wagon which took to pieces and hid under some straw. Why, it's been for me and my family just like living in a cellar for seven months. This is the first day that I have been outside of my gate since last sum. mer."
Year: 1862

Nobody abuses small talk unless he be
a stranger to its convenience Small talk
is the small charge of life; there arc times
when otis folly to be wise;" when little
nonsense is very palatable. and when grav-
ity and sadness ought to be kicked down
stairs. A philosopher cuts poor figure
in ballroom. unless he leaves his wisdom
at home. Metaphysics are instructive in
the midst Of agreeable prattles. as deaths
hand on festive board. We have met
with men who were too lofty for small talk.
They would never condescend to play with
a ribbon or flirt fan. They were above
such trifing. in other words, they were
above making themselves agreeable, above
being pleased. They were all wisdom. all
gravity and all tediousness, which they
bestowed upon company with more than
Dogberry's generosity. A man who can
not talk has no more business in society
than statue. The world is made up Of
trifies. and he who can trifle elegantly and
gracefully is valuable acquisition to
mankind. He is Corinthian column in
the fabric Of society. etr
Year: 1862

Ma. EDlToR: As the cultivation Of The
above named article must, from the ne
cessity Of the times, become profitable 10
a certain extent, correct information upon


the subject may be acceptable TO many of
your subscribers. If you believe with me


on this subject, / propose to furnish three


communications First, the subject of this


will be the cultivation from transplarting
TO the time of gathering and houseipg
Second, at the proper season, housing and


curing: Third, for next springs operation.
the best method of producing the plants.
The soil for tobacco growing should be Of
light, friable kind, commonly called a


sandy loan, must be rolling, not liable TO
drain in excessive rains, new ground in
timber land is best. 1t is useless to take
up space in your valuable paper describing
the preparation of the ground, it is enough
for a good farmer TO know that it must be
we'll prepared and checked by running
burrows each way three feet apart, large
fat hills should be made with a depres-


sion in the centre, at the cross Of the
angles, the plants should be removed from
the hot bed to these hills IN the latter part
of May, or as soon thereafter as possible.
In taking up the plants great pains must
be taken not to bruise or break the stems
or leaves. Plant one stock in a hill about
the depth il stood in the bed, press the
dirt firmly but gently about the plant,
afterward pour On a pint or less Of water
and cover with moss or a broad leaf and
your plants will live. Hoe out the weeds
and draw a little earth to your stock when
the transplants are ten days old, which is
all the working your ground viii require.
Your next great lrOnble is with tie
enemies to the plant. The cut worm
will be the first while plants are tender, A
shower Of soap suds will bring them to
view, when you will, OF course, destroy
them. The bud worm must be watched
after transplanting. II viii destroy the
buds IA a short time if allowed TO remain.
The black head next will bread in the
leaf, and eat its way, leaving little but
the stem unless prevented the green
worm will eat along the edges and stems
Of the leaf, curling the leaf and hiding
in them, hnnt them out. The tobacco fy
quhe early in the season win deposit its
egg on the smooth aud upper surface Of
the leaf and hatehes the horn worm which
eats through at onee and continues TO eat
until the whole plant is DESTROYED. A
Year: 1862




day must not pass without great diligence
in this part Of your business, the green
and black headed worms may be killed
by simply pressing the leaf between the
thumb and finger, with the bud worm
skill Is required or you may do as moOh
harm as the worm, BY destroying the bad
Of the plant in killing il, for remvRler
the smallest piece pinched viii destroy
half the leaf. On rhs Rannero or the pres
cation Of this part Of your work viii de-
pend your success In tobacco raising; when
the plant has attained It's growth there
viii be formed al The top a gem or button
which will throw out flowers, finally
throwing out capsules containing the
seeds. Having selected a few Of the
best stalks for seed, top lhe rest Of the
crop BY breaking off the button soon
after il is formed, if your plants show
diminutive growth top lower than thebu'-
ton, break of the suckers and elbow
nothing to interfere with lhe proper de-
velopment Of the leaves on the main stem.
More in season.


Yours truly, G. ~


Junction City, Kan.
Year: 1862

Eggs for Matching should be as fresh
as possible. Some say they should not
be over two weeks oid-about the time
It takes hen to lay clutch of eggs


It is no easy matter, in fact it is i'm.
possible, to tx upon any precise period
when the vital principle in the egg is
destroyed, since it varies from the
first, according to the vigor of the


parents of the enclosed embryo and
the mode Of preserving the eggs
A safe rule, however, is to secure
fresh eggs. Those who are anxious
to secure q valuable variety, one
chicken of which would be worth a
whole brood of ordinary or common
sorts, viii run all risks; after seven OF
eight weeks their chance isnot entirely
gone; some of their chicks viii be founc
dead in the she'll, but those that are