Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-06-07

SPECIAL MEETING OF CoUKorL-Friday even
ing, May 81. The President in the chair. The
| President stated that it was q special meeting
called by the Mayor, to take into consideration
the appropriation of money that was before the
council last evening. An ordinance was on the
table On notion the ordinance was read. 1t
mentions $4,000 to be appropriated equally
among the officers of the LIST Regiment, Delaware
Volunteers, or so many Of them MS apply for it
not more than $3.50 less the interest to each
officer, their notes to be taken at four months for
the same, to be accompanied by orders on the
paymaster of the U. s. as collateral security.
Mr.. Pussy opposed the appropriation because
there was no law for II and the council had no
money.
Mr.. Nebeker said he would rather assist in
raising the money than to vote aud illegal ap-
preparation.
Mr.. England said he would not vote for the
ordinance--it was not lawful
In reply to a question Of Mr. Harvey, the
President said no ordinance appropriating money
could be passed at special meeting
Mr. ALderdce asked the views Of the Presi-
dent, who replied that he had given his views in
regard to the ordinance. lie would like to see
the money voted il it vas done lawfully.
Mr. Alderdce sAid it would afford him plea
sure to appropriate the money in legal manner.
He said the city finances were not very flourish
ing considerable loans have been got from the
Banks, and he did not think that more thnn tive.
thirds Of the present tax levy could be collected
The council was subject to higher body --the
legislature which would scan the proceedings
here. lie would vote for the money were the
ordinance brought up and passed in II legal
manner.
On motion, adjourned.
posTpONIMENr.--Th anniversary celebration
Of the Young Mems Christian Association of the
Central Presbyterian Church has been postponed
in consequence of the storm, to next "Wednesday
evening, when it will be held as previously an
nouncod Rev. John Mcleod of Philadelphia
will deliver the anniversary address. Other
speakers will also be present.
FALSE REpORT.-The report that the vessel of
james Ponder Esq brought a lot of fine arms
for certain parties 10 Sussex county, we are
authorized to say is not true; no arms were
brought by said vessel. So says the Georgetown
Messenger.
FLAG FERMENTATION. Union Home uard
Of Seaford, was presented with a beautiful Silk
Flag on Tuesday, 2Sth inst by the ladies Of
Seaford. Dr.. Fisher presented the Flag in be-
half of the Ladies, and L. J. Cannon received ii
on behalf of Capt. Hopkins.
PArRIoTIc.-The ladies of Georgetown, Milton
and Lewes, have made up quite lot of useful
!
Wilmington. The articles were sent up last
Saturday.
CAPsIzED.-A vessel belonging to Lttleton r
Bishop, of Worcester County, Nd, was capsized
off the Capes of Delaware, on Monday Of last
week The captain and mate were lost, and the
balance of the men were taken of by Cape May
Pilot Boat, and landed ct Lewes. The vessel
was loaded with corn. -sarar
GosB TO CHAMBERsBURd. 9th Pennsyl-
yania Regiment which has been encamped at
Hare's Corner, for two weeks past pulled
up stakes yesterday morning, and took leave OF
our State about O'Clock, having been ordered
TO Chambersburg. They we're very wet, having
been hard ut work about three hours in the rain.
ORDERED TO MARcH.-The companies of Della
ware volunteers now Mt Camp Branjywine, have
received marching orders 1t is expected they
will strike their tents to-day and leave for Havre
de Grace.
lnlsn VOLUNTEERS Nearly nine hundred
lrishmen have been enrolled as United States
volunteers at st, Louis, Mo. Cheap John, No.
Az King Street, volunteers TO supply any mum
Der Of our citizens, with all kinds Of articles
used by housekeepers, at prices far below what
similar articles can be purchased for elsewhere.
TDE CASH sYsrEM.-0nr friend, l. S. Flint,
No. 72s Market Street, has adopted the cash
system PAY as you CO., is a good proyerb,
and If more geaerally adhered to, would he Of
great benefit to all mankind. Just as it is a
benefit to all, to have in our midst M establish
ment, where you can procure oil kinds Of vege-
tables and fruits in season, at the lowest rates.
besides sweetmeats, groceries, ham, Clipped
beef. SC, at all times. Flint has supplied this
great desideratum, and should be encouraged