Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ependent on the Southern States for, can be y
upplied from amongst our hitherto undeyeloped
esources and in nothing that has come under
ur notice has iUbeen more clearly exempided
han in a substitute for Turpentine in many Of
he purposes il is used for. The material named
Il the head Of this article we are informed is an
ngrelient of the crude Coal Oil pumped from
he wells US found in Western Pennsylvania from
shich comes (after the abstraction of this por-
iou) the beautiful illuminating properties,
which we use in the shape of Kerosene or other
makes of pure Coal Oil. This ingredient is very
explosive, and we are sorry to find that unprin,
cpled manufacture ers both of Fluid aud Coal
Oils, allow themselves, for the sake Of the al
mighty dollar, TO use this article in their bust
ness, in order to be able to supply ignorant per-
sons with an article apparently as good, at
lower price. AS substitute for Turpeniine, IN
using with paints, &C., it IL equal in every re-
spect, and is now taking the place OF the latter
very considerably. We were brought to speak
of this article by being shown sample of It at
Mr., Clement b. Smyth's China and Glass Store,
BOZ Market Street, where we had been making
enquiry as to the accidents lately spoken OF III
relation to the use of Coal Oil, ms we happen to
be among the number OF consumers Of the
article.
lie Informed us that all the oils sold by him
were entirely free from this substance, the man
ufacturer Of them having gone to great trouble
and expense to arrive at that Import tant deside-
ratum, so their oils should be entirely safe to
burn We were surprised to learn, in further
conversation with MIR. SMITH, of the great in-
crease in the sale of illuminating Coal Oils, he
alone having bought 5000 gallons for his Wuter
supply lie has the contract for all tho city
uses in the Street Lamps, and from the excel
lint qualities of this OIL (which we use at
home) we should think those in want Of the
article could not do better than give him call,
for the Oil as well as lamps for burning tt
We saw about fifty different styles of all sizes
aud kinds Of Lamps, beside large stock OF
Globes, Chimneys, Wicks, &c, and certainly
the very pretliest Paper Shades that have lately
come from the factory, including likenesses Of
the Presidents, views of Fort McHenry and the
burning Of Hnrper's Ferry. His store is also
wcll-flled with China and Glassware of every
kind and being attentive to his business, and
with obging clerks about him, he secures from
the country MS well as from citizens, degree Of
patronage which his business efforts entitle him
to-
AGRICULTURAL SouIErYs EXHIBITION.
Annual Exhibitions os the Agricultural Society
Of New Castle County, for the promotion of Ag-
rioulture, Horticulture, Manufactures, the
Household and Mechanic Arts, will be held at
the Grounds of the Society, near this city, on
Wednesday and Thursday, the 9th aud 10Th of
our first page, it will be seen that liberal prem
ums are offered to competitors, and that compe'
titon is open to all. Thc gentlemen having the
infringement OF this affair, are unceasing in their
efforts to make every arrangement necessary 10
insure the complete success of the exhibidon.-
The grounds and buildings have been put in
complete order, and exhibitors of stocks and
any other articles may rely on having places as
signed them. The track has been thoroughly
al At 4 rsuf in AMI
our farmers will have Il fine opportunity Of test
ing the speed Of their hlrses. From present
indications, it is believed th0t this exhibition
will equal if not surpass any yet given by the
Society. 1t is to be hoped that farmers, me-
chnucs and others, for whose especial benefit
the Society was created, will contribute liberal
ly from their abundance of superior stock and
excellent pieces of mechanism, aud thereby
render the exhibition credit TO themselves us
well as an honor to our State. The ladies also
have part in the matter, and we feel confident
that they will not disappoint the expectations
of the public, who look to them TO do much to
add to the tasteful arrangement and brilancy
Of display in the Household Department Our
ladies' have the reputation Of doing everything
they undertake in creditable manner, and we
do not think that this will be an exception tc
the rule.
CAPTAIN TANNERS CoMpANY.-W are in
formed that Captain Tanners Company, is ra
pidly filling up, and, ii is expected, will go to th
encampment at Hares Corner, the first of mex
week. The Headquarters is at the Wnshiugto
Engine House, second story. This will be on
OF the finest companies in the regiment, the me
being principally from among our own citizens
Of good character, and will be credit to ou
State. The officers are gentlemen every wa
competent to Oil the stations for which the
have betn selected, and the company will u
doubt give good account of itself should th
occasion ever offer TO meet the traitors 10 ou
c5nuIry on the field of battle. Young men de
0 sirous Of joining frst.chss company, shoul
, make application Immediately.
n CAprAIN DuPoNr Captain S. F. DUPONT
: Commander Of the Navy Yard, Philadelphia
having been ordered South, was presented to th
master workmen ut the yard ON Monday morn
b ing, and made parting speech. He compl
s meuted the men very highly for the energy an
skill displayed in their different departments
and said that he had been greatly satisfied wit
their labors Tho w0rkmen ut the Phadelphi
Navy Yard have accomplished thing unprect
dent in histOry-the construction of a sloop-o oil
war in ffty-eight days. For this they wer
4 entitled to great credit, AMI the captain hope
- that the same energy as has been shown hereto
u, fore would characterize the men during hi
- absence.
a MILITARY COMPANY. The young men of CT
Z clifton, Md have recently formed themselvC
e into a military company to assist in upholdin
. the Government 1t is commanded by Captai
J, Thomas Z. Jones and numbers "a men rauk an
d file, which is quite lnrge company for sma
+ country village like Cecilton. The company ht
c employed Lieutenant Thos. f Hurn of the Cla,
n ton Light Guards at Middetown as drill maste
u and we learn, that under his instruction III
= company has acquired n considerable degree
@ proficiency in drill.
IS FAST DAY.--Publc services will be bel
=. to day, in the Central Church. Iu the mori
If ing, at lO4 o'clock, Rev. Mr., Wiswell, wi
/ preach a sermon appropriate to the occasion.
l. There will also be service in the evening at Z
o'clock. The public are invited to attend.
/. PunIlo SERVICES will be held in the IIANovE
10 STREET CnuRcn, To-day Preaching by ii
It Pastor, Mr. Aikman, at l04 in the morning
.. Prayer Meetings in the afternoon at 4 o'clocl
5 and at y O'Clock in the evening.
y A PArRionc LoDGg.-.We learn, that Colun
1t bIa Lodge, No 90. /. o 6. f., at their meetir
It held ON Friday evening, unanimously voted
take $3.50 of the Government loan Coumbi
i is young lodge, and is among the best in til
y State.
AGENrs.-We perceive that the Departmeu
has appointed II. r. Robinson & Co. govern
. ment agents for the National Loan. AIessrs
! Robinson are bankers Of high repute in thi
city, and will afford every facility to subscriber
il in order to accommodate them.
CLOSED The Board Of Education Of this cit
at their meeting on Monday evening last, order
cd the schools under their charge to be closed o
j. Thurs lay, it being the National Fast day. TIL
. public are hereby notfel accordingly
d JOHN I. ROBINSON, Secry
l. OuR CoAsr DEfeScEs The Secretary of IL
=, Navy Inns ordered the U. 5 Revenue Cutt,
. DoJJm 10 cruise iu Delaware Bay.
e. LErrERs FOR TIE NoLuNTEEBs-W have bet
ia raouested to atntp thnt latfnts adtraasad o., II