Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Time of Closing the Mails.
posr OFFioE.

Washington, IL. 40 A NJ, aud l0P.M.
baltimore, $50 and ! Lao A NJ, and 10 p. NJ.
Pennsular, as far South as Salisbury, 8 20 /
A. NJ.
reniusular, as far south as Dover, Pm.
Henry Clay Z. o., 9.30 A. NJ, daily.
Uochranville Monday and Friday, 0 go A. NJ. |
Kenneth Square. / L. NJ, daily.
All drop letters and transient printed matter
must Be prepaid
a. Ii. GRlMsHAw, P. NJ.
BoAPD OF HEALTH The following named
gentlemen constitute the Board Of Health OF the
City for the year 1851.
First Ward Richard X. Jones, Dr. Obed
Bailey, Edward Darlington.
Second Wdrd- Henry Eckel, Eli Todd, Andrew
Ilance
Third Ward Joseph A. Hunter, Joseph
Richardson, Jr., William B. Sharp.
Fourth Wdrd.-John II Adams, J. W. Maurv.
DR.. L. p Bush.
fyn Werd.-JOseph Richardson, sr., William
Candy, john W Hawkins.
Dh. p Bush, President; j. MANS, Clerk
HENRY EcKEL, Treasurer.
Executive Officers Eastern District, William
T. Massey. Western, District, John 4, Hyatt
j. :: Valentine, City Commissioner, ca ohcio
The meetings of the Board are held on the
Second and Fourth Friday evening of every
month, at the City Hall All persons having
knowledge Of the existence of nuisances injurious
10 health, are requested to report them as above
DROWNED "A small child, nboul four years of
age named Samuel Brown, son of James Brown,
reslulhg AT Henry Clay Factory, was accidentally
drowned, on Tuesday last, by falling ia the hend.
race near the mill. Search was Immediately
naue Tor the body, which, after being in the
wafer several hours WAS found, near the spot
where he was supposed to have fallen in, When
tue news OF his death was communicated 10 his
parents 1t created scene of deepest sorrow and
llstress. Cases Of this kind are becoming very
frequent, ana they should be warning TO
parents to exercise more watchful care over
their little ones, many Of them in the innoeence
OF their playful feelings stray away to places of
uanger without being aware Of it, and thus be-
come injured or meet with DEATH when n little
care might have prevented such result.
MILITARY MAP.-blr. J. I. Heald. No. 42l
Market street has now for sale. comics If Ia.
silvers steel plate Military Map Of the United
states 1t embraces all the important military
posts, forts, arsenals SC in the United States.
distinctly marked, besides having explanatory
side notes. IL is a valuable map of reference,
and, being sold at the low price of 25 cents,
should be in the hands OF every one.
MAILS SoUTu We are requested to state that
the mail matter which may have accumulated nj
Washington recently, has all been sent by way
Of Pittsburg to Louisville. Kentucky, from
whence, we suppose, it will be forwarded to its
proper destination.
PARDoNED.-Gov. Burton has pardoned Chns
Sherar, sentenced at November term 10 roul
years imprisonment in the county jail, for threat.
enipg the life of Sheriff Cannon
CATCHING PoRpoIsg.-A porpoise for rathe,
two, one having esGaped) unuckily made ii.
way up Lelpsic Creek to the town of Lepsic, last
week, and being discovered, was soon hoty pur.
sued by almost every man in the village, who
after chase Of two days, succeeded with the aid
Of guns aud harpoon 10 capturing it, The
fatty portions were rendered into oil, making
several gallons Smyrna Times
srRAwDERRIEs.-Thes delicious berries made
their appearance in Smyrna market last week
and sold at 20 cents per quart They are now
selling at l2l cts, and promise to be very abuu.
dant and fine.
PArHIono TITLE" The great American
Heart" appears to be the lite given to a huge
paunch of intestines that locomotes in the yicin,
ity OF Dover.
COSvIor REruREED. Clement Hurley, who
three years ago, was convicted of the murder OF
his wife, and sentenced to death, was respited
by the Governor, until the year 1876 He at.
terwards escaped from prison since which time
he has been living in Maryland On last Snur.
day he returned to Georgetown, when he was
arrested by Sheriff Jones. and again lodged in
prison, where he is now confined.
LAUREL MERTINo.-A Union meeting was held
ut Laurel on Saturday last, Addresses were
delivered by Hen. G. S Layton, Hon W. Sauls-
bury, Jacob Moore, Esq, Rey. Mr.. Jones, aud
Mr.. John Cade. The attendance, says the
Georgetown Messenger, was small, owing to the
iacti as was generally supposed, that an effort
had been made by some individuals to keep the
people away from the meeting
Union MEETISG.-A meeting of all those in
favor of preserving the Union, and sustaining
the government, will be held at the School
House, near the Brandywne Springs, Tomorrow
evening. 1t is hoped that the Union loving citi-
zens residing in that vicinity will tutn out In
their strength, and give public expression OF
their sentiments Of loyalty
CANNON PROM BosToS FOR FoRr DELAWARE
We learn from the Boston journal, Of Monday
evening" that forty tons Of cauuon have been
shipped from that port per the Schooner Eliza,
for Fort Delaware, the only main defence Of the
harbor of Philadelphia
OAK HILL INPRovENEsTs.-James Amor.
Esq, has had an excellent stone house erected
on his farm near Oak Hill, in this county IL
has all The modern improvements and is beau
tiful structure.
Provisions FoR THE TRoors.--Wm II Eug-
land. Of this city, has We understand, received
the contract for furnishing supplies Of food to
the troops, stationed between Wilmington and
Perryvlle.
POWDER Mill ExPLosIoa..-On Of the Msssrs.
DuPonts Powder Mills, located In the lower
yard, exploded on Tuesday afternoon last =
Fortunately no one WAS injured, and but little
damage done to the mill or other property
yoLuSTERRs WASTED to eat Ice Cream and
Strawberries at the Union Ice Cream Saloon,
No. sl7 Market Street. Also, Pocket Looking
Glasses for the volunteers Ht the same place,
price six cents
Burst TO DEATn.-Mrs. Mary a. Buckley,
residing in Landing Neck, Trappe District, Tai.
bot county, Md. was SO badly burnt une day last
week as to occasion her death the succeeding
evening
FouED DADA man by the name Of Hast.
ings. living near Laurel, was found dead on one
| day last week.
EScANPRD company G. Captain Layton,
Company c, Captain Barr, and Company X,
Captain Smith, marched to Camp Brandywine,
yesterday afternoon
l. S. FLINT, Market street, below Sth, will, on
Saturday, the first day of June, reduce the price
Of goods, from . to 20 per cent all around, and
no credit will be given to any person Whatever.
Low prices and money down will be the inyar-
able rule.
Hos. JOHN c. FREMoNT.-The Hon. John C.
Fremont, has been appointed Major General in
the army. This appointment is very gratifying
to the numerous friends of that distinguished
gentleman everywhere. 1t is equally a source
Of qualification to our citizens to know that 10
l fhaaa hard fimfu Inl,v, NJ.
street, keeps on hand splendid assortment Of
housnhold goods. which, hn is hellinR very low