Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


DisArPEARED.-Evan Thomas, sou Of Isaac
and Margaret Thomas, of this city, mystcriOusly
disappeared on the I'd Of September lie went
to philadelphia, and this is the last that was ever
heard Of him. 1t is feared that he has met with
foul play while under the influence of liquor
lie was segar maker, and served his time with
Il. X. Robinson Co., of this city. lie had oil
when he left home, light Kossuth hat, gray coat
and dark pants; was Of sandy complexion, very
stout and hearty looking, and about 90 years o.
age. Any person giving information of him at
this Office will receive the thanks of his aged
parents, who are distressed in regard to his
welfare.
COMPANIES DIsARNED.-By order Of General
Lockwood, stationed at Cambridge, Lieutenant
Colonel Bailey made call upon the captains of
the two Infantry and cavalry companies in this
district, on Monday week last, for their urms
On Thursday, Lieut.. 0eyer, with Il SQUAD of
men proceeded to the State armory, where the
arms of the "Guards" had been deposited by
Captain Nicolas for delivery, and conveyed them
to the camp of Col. Bailey. On Friday, Capt
Christman, with guard, proceeded to the
armory of the "zouaves" where their arms had
been deposited by Capt. Robinson for like
purpose, from which place they were also con-
veyed to the camp."-Edsion (Md.) Gdsshe
GoDEY.--This inimitable Magazine is upon our
table for November An IS figure steel plate Of
greet beauty and interest, is its first embqlhsh
ment. Then follows the usual-or in this num-
ber we might call it an Hausu1l-fashion plate,
artistically colored; with n host of other Illus.
tra'ions, all Of Importance to the ladies' The
time for subscribing anew to Godey's Book is
| approaching, aud we have no doubt but large
accesslons to the subscription list will greet the
eye of the unapproachably successful publisher
COLLEcTIEo THE Cry TAx-The City Asses
cor having resigned his office after making the
assessment, the Council advertised for proposals.
for collecting the taxes for the term thus made
vacant, AT the special meeting of Council on
Thursday evening, il was announced TINT Abnei
P. Bailey anl David Robnott had each proposed
to do the collecting at 6 per cent and John r
Mcneil at per cent, --whereupon Abner p.
Bailey was chosen, having received Il votes to
3 for Mr.. Robinett.
a LARGE SHAvIN0.-Colector Rodney, has,
at the Custom House, in this city, an iron shay
ing, which, when drawn out to it's full length
will measure between Is aud 20 feet II was
taken from n rifed cannon in process of being
planed down to its proper shape, ut the machine
shop Of Sellers & Co., Philadelphia The shay
ing runs spirally and is funnel-shapoi 1t il
quite curiosity.
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS. Eighth An
nual Exhibition of the Kent County Agricultural
Society will be held at the Socety's grounds near
Dover, on Wednesday and Thursday, October
10th and 18th
The Sussex County Agricultural Society hold
their exhibition at Lewes, on Saturday, the 2Gth
of October, Premiums are offered for the host
horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs, vegetables,
&c The price Of admission is 10 cents. Mem
bers tickets, eutitng them to exhibit their stock
and crops 81.
The NEW BANK.-The store room, on the
first floor of the Odd Fellows's building, Milford,
recently occupied by John W. Adkins, is now
boing fitted up for the purpose of the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank, which will soon 60 into
operation.
}. T. HRALD, Agent of j. S. Lowering, has
sold near five acres of property between Rattle
Snake Run and Riddles Pike, to Allin Rubnett,
of Philadelphia.
For THE ARMY.-A large lot Of army wagons
passed through this city, yesterday, enroute for
Washington.
soLDIERs.--Sever0l regiments passed through
this city, during Saturday anil Sunday nights,
for the seat of war.
Nav CARs,-The Railroad Company is having
several fine passenger cars built Mt their Car
Factory Mt the depot in this city. This gives
work to quite number of hands.