Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


full slumbers by the shril and fearful cry of fire,
fire, and rushed half clad from their houses
into the street, every one alarmed at the possi-
bility of finding his own house in Aames. The
dre, however, was soon discovered to be some
distance from town, but no one seemed satisfied
in regard to it's precise locality. All rushed in
the direction of the light which was soon found
to proceed from the foundry establishment of
George S. Grier at the Haven Mills, about one
mile from Milford. Before many could reach
the spot the flames had spread throughout the
building and nothing could be done to stay the
progress of the devouring element.
In few minutes hundreds of stalwart men
we're on the ground ready to lend their aid in
saving whatever might be saved. The dwelling
house of Mr.. G. by its close proximity 10 the
foundery, stood in great danger OF becoming
food for the fire aud to save this was now the
object. Buckets were scarce, but by dint Of
great exerlion file Of men were formed from
the mill race to the building aud water thus
conveyed was thrown pentfully upon the ex.
posed end OF the house until the intensity OF the
heat had subsidized aud the danger was over
The building was large one and the material
being very dry and combustible burned rapidly,
and in less than an hour all was reduced to
ashes. Mr.. Griers books and papers were in
the Office in the foundery building when the fire
broke out, bat these he managed to save Most
if not all the castings are entirely ruined by the
intense heat. Mr.. G Is loss is probably not less
than $500, on which there is no insurance -
The fire was first discovered in the wood-shop
adjoining the foundery. How it originated
seems to be a mystery as there had been no fire
used in the establishment for several days.
This is the second time MIR. Grier has been
burned out within a few years, his loss each
time being very severe. Most men would be-
come discouraged under such repeated calarii'
ties, but being man OF enterprise and indomi
table energy, he seems to be stimulated thereby
to increased exertions.
PROCEEDINGS OF CoUEolL.-The Council met
on Thursday evening. The minutes Of the pre-
cediDg meeting were read and approved.
The finance committee reported in favor Of
refundiDg So 06 to Geo. A. Batterbury for tax
paid on Brandywine Marsh, errOneOusly assess
ed to the estate of Bernard McCann, decd.
The resignation Of VIM. B. Scout as collector
Of city tax was acSepted.
The committee reported in favor of laying
tagging across Wollaston street, north side Of
Seventh street.
The monthly report of the superintendent of
the water works, showing balance of $245 IS
on hand, was reported correct.
The committee reported against granting auc-
tion license to D. I. Richards for part Of a
year on the ground that it was contrary to the
ordinance.
The committee reported that planting trees
and placing fence around the lot proposed to
be donated to the city by Mr.. Lowering would
cost $500; and the opening of road up the
Brandywine and putting it in travelling ord,
would cost $l200. In order to determine on
accepting the proposition the Council agreed to
meet at the Cross Keys on Thursday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
The ordinance prohibiting the manufacture oil
tar, pitch or any intlammable material for roof
ing, in building within the limits of the city
was amended to read within one hundred yard,
of any other building, inse I'd of within the limit,
of the city, under penalty of $50. 1t was read
a third time and passed, with only one dissent
ing vote
The ordinance increasing the Police force from
five to seven, beside the High Constable, wa,
read third time and passed unanimously -
They are to be selected one from the First, ont
from the Second, two from the Third, two from
the Fourth, and one from the Fifth ward.
The ordinance making additional appropra.
tion of Tl7OO to meet the miscellaneous and in-
cidental expenses of the city for the year 1861
was read third time and passed unanimously
The ordinance respecting dogs was laid over
until the next meeting of the Council
Various accounts were read and referred
The committee on public buildings was in
structed to purchase a new flag for the City Hall
at cost not exceeding S25.
petition was received asking that the nOrtl
side of 9th street from Walnut to Poplar, bt
paved and guttered.
petition was also received from Evan Rcl
and others, asking permission to tap the Fourtl
street reservoir in order to drain their yards
1t was referred to the street committee with
reference to the ordinance on the subject.
The monthly statement of Superindent of Water
Works for September, showing balance on hand
OF Sl97 53, was submitted.
motion Of G. S. Ilagany that the petition
of W. g. Lowe asking the refunding of tax tC
W. G. Lowe, for property he had previously sold
be referred again to the finance committee, wat
negatived.
On motion the finance cOmmitteee were in
structed to receive proposals for collecting city
tax, and to report on next Thursday afternoon
A number of bills were reported correct, ant
orders directed to be drawn.
We would call the attention of Post-mosiers
Clergymen School TeachrS-Qf all Union Men
to the fact, that the Publisher of the valuable
interesting and patriotic work. a. The Southern
Rebellion and the War for the Union" now il
course Of publication, is desirous to obtain
good Agent in every Town. Persons acting
either as regular Agents, or simply getting W
Clubs Of subscribers for the patriotic and valua
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loyal citizen, but as the publisher allows fai
commissioned the same time will do q gOOl
"paying" business. The above work is the onll
one Of the kind offered to the pubiic it is thu
only consecutive aud thorough HIsToRY OF TIL
REBELLION, and has not only received the high
est encomiums from the entire press, but sucl
distinguished citizens as Gov. Andrew of Mass.
Hon. Edward Everett, Hon. J. Holt of Ken
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Sherman, of Ohio Major General Dix, Hon
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testers to the Publisher, endorsed ii cheerfully
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approval.
No work has been published for years TO
which the people have felt so doep an interest
as in this History, and no work which in yerl
short time reached so large q circulation. Cen
tlemen or ladies wishing to act as agents, shoul,
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CouNrERrEITs ON THE CITIZENS BANK O.
MIDDLETowN.-C notes of the demon
ination of S5 are in circulation in this city,
0ne or two of them have been passed on GU
citizens. The name of the bank on the genuine
is red, the words " five dollars" black, Will
in the counterfeit the name is in bacl
letter, and the words " FIVE dollars" under it ar
white. Red is the prominent color in the genu
inc note, while only the word five, in the coun-
terfeit is of that color. The counterfeit ais
contains the words at the bottom, capital on,
million dollars" The vignette of the counter
felt Suspension Bridge; a lady holding
II medallion with "5" in left corner locomo
tive going down hill on bottom of right corner
The signatures and the general appearance o
the two notes are entirely different.
COuNTRRFEIrs ON TUE REAL ESTATE BANK
1t is reported that some william has been alterin
the Que dollar notes, issued by the Real Estat
Bank at Newport, to Sl0's, and circulating thel
in Philadelphia. The yignette of the genuin