Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


e',rence to the suit in which he claims that he
en- tered service.
The committee reported that the mill purchas-
d OF James E Price * Co, had been rented for
ne month for $40.
The committee reported against the remission
( fines imposed on Farrell Gallagher, for vioat-
pg ordinance in regard to priVy wells.
The committee reported that the Reliance
ngine was in good condition, recommended rs
istanoe to purchase lot and house, and the
rawng Of an order for the annual apprOpria-
ion.
Mr.. Ncbeker objected to the appropriation on
he ground that said engine was not in working |
rider. it having been standing in the yard OF
laran x Holingsworlh & Co., for several
months
The report at former meeting was read on
'equest Of Mr.. Allicrdice.
MIR Belts inquired if Mr. Nebeker meant to
Say that the engiue was not in repair.
Mr.. Hayes also objected to drawing the order
FOR the Reliance: he had noticed that bum
ners" frequenied the house, and the apparatus
lid not appear in good condition.
Mr.. Bets said the fault rested with the Couu
Gil, and not with the company, as the house had
been taken away from them under promise
that had not been redeemed.
The report was finally adopted, and the orders
directed to he drawn.
The petitions to have Eighth street graded
from Madison Street 10 the old Kings road, and
also 10 grade Fifth street, were postponed until
lst Of April.
The committee reported against paying the
bill Of W. y a. Thatcher for 1878 G5, for putting
IN sluice, and recommending the allowance of
S225 in full for said work.
Mr.. A. Thatcher Oh permission, stated that he
had supposed the sluice would cost 500 to SIPS.
but they found on putting it in they had 10
repair the banks, drive piing, carry enrth to fill
up, &c., which had increased the bill beyond the
original calculation.
Mr. England stated that there had been n
large amount of work, and he thought the men
had earned their money.
Mr.. Belts thought that Council should pay the
whole bill, and ii there was anything wrong the
fault vas in the committee in not attending TO
their duty,
An order was directed to lie drawn for the
whole amount.
An ordinance was read third time appropri.
ating ,073 81 to meet the claims on the Com
missary incurred in furnishing meals for volun-
teers. 1t passed by II yeas 10 nays
The resignation of Thomas Roberts as assist
ant inspector of Third Ward, was received
Henry Frist was selected TO fill the vacancy.
a remonstrance was received from Craig X
Tatuall against curbing and paving south side OF
Tatnall street, between Tenth and Eleventh.
The street committee reported that they had
entered into contract with Daniel Gallagher to
grade the Newport pike for 1915.
Bills reported correct, and orders directed to
be drawn;
IIolliugsworth & Harvey Sll 81 for sledgee
&C.. C. p. johnson $2l, advertising; Samuel
Crothers $50 40, hauling George Hirzel So
repairing firearms C. d. Smyth 81 so, stone
ware ; David Wiuglte SIS, washing marke
house, Daniel Gallagher IS IS, earth on streets
do. 500, for do. G. II. Aydelott $i5, impound
ing dogs; City Commissioner $50. ON account
of Streets Superintendent of Water Works
$500; John r. Mcneil 800, on account fol
assessment David Montgomery 81 %, hauling
stone.
Receipts from city treasurer were read
acknowledging the payment to him Of yariou
sums Of money amounting in the aggregate Il
something over $4,000.
VIM. II, Pierce was nominated and elected
guager and inspector of domestic and DISTILLED
liquors.
An opinion from the city solicitor was rea
setting forth that the appointment Of fire war
dens did not take away the authority to pas
appropriations to fire companies.
The Council adjourned to meet on next Thurs
day evening.
NOMINATIONS. politicians and no-part
men pro tempore are just now busy in furnishin
clear grit, unadulteTated patriots for the " us
and bChOoi of the city during the coming year
We understand the Bell men have made the fol
lowing nominations for city officers;
Mayor-Vincent C. Gilpin.
Alderman-Richard G. Cooper,
city 7feasarer-Denjamin S. Clark,
Assessor-William Is. Scout
The Town Hall meeting Union Committee hay
| 81 ell,
nation;
Mayor-Vincent @. Gipin,
Aidermqa-John II. Adams,
TTedsurer-John +. Miller,
.Assessor-Daniel Farra, Jr.
The working men have nominated, for
Mayor-G. W. Curry,
Aldermaa-John Wright,
Treasurer George Mccall,
Assessor-Danie Urmy.
Meetings will BIZ held during the week in 4
several Wards to complete the Ward tickets.
a LITTLE FuN.-A crowd of half grown no
and men assembled in front of the Gdzene off
in this city GU Saturday night, and after 1
manner of mob made n little noise about /
door ami gave sundry groans for the editor, "
is peace anti-g overnment-man. The May
was sent for, as was also the United Stat
Marshal, but finding nothing but good natur
. | !
Gazette office in charge Of the police. The IN
ted States flag was subsequently sneaked out
the third story window by some Of the inmat
of the house, and after awhile the crowd d
persed, and the usual Sabbath services were hi
in the various churches next day, as usual.
have not heard that prayers were offered in a
, of the churhes that the mob might be "
alone !" for all which the editor of the Go-,
doubtless is very thankful to the " aboliti
preachers" whom he 80 cordially and uniform
abuses.
To VOLUNTEERS. are informed that
luntecrs enlisting for the war, can after hei
mustered into service draw half pay for the I
Of their families while absent on the field.
hear it stated also that the fund for the relief
the families of volunteers of the First Deawi
Regiment is not yet exhausted, and can be {
tanned for such families MS may stand in need
it, A few more men ore still wanted to lll
Capt Shortidge's Company, which is alrea
accepted and partly mustered into service.
headquarters are Mt the Water Witch Eng
House, where men lesirous of enlisting N
apply. This company is intended to assist
the reorganization Of the First Delaware Re
ment.
! REED BIRns AND RAIL-we would direct
attention of our friends among the SPORT
fraternity, young aud Oh, TO a law passed
the Legislature of this State in 1853 for
protection of certain birds in Delaware, VIII
The Gunners Club of New Castle County
now determined TO have enforced.
The law in question prohibits the killing
taking, by citizen or resident Of the Sta
; before the 9th day Of September, any (0rtl
: Reed Bird or (Sora) Rail, under a penalty
I one dollar for each and every bird so killed
taken saii penalty to be recovered befOr
: Justice Of the Peace, and felony 10 tie inform
II further prohibits persons, not citizens Of
: State, from killing such birds, at any time, W
> land not owned or occupied by them, unde
penalty of fee doUars Ior each and every b
: so kalea or tdtea-penaltes recoverable
above.
The inducement to the niormer is very gre
2 and we should not be surprised, these b.