Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
LOCAL AFrArRs.

war ind hren commenced nj Charleston, aud
iliai Foli sumter had been attacked. At first
Il wns Doubt Il, aud up to Sunday evening, every
Ebert was nalie 10 procure intelligence aud the
newspaper offices aud Buffers News Depot we've
christianity throngcd with persons anxious to h,ar
the latest news. Yesterday morning tue news
that Fort Sumter had been surrendered to the
rebels ami traitors was fully confirmed The
strong Union sentiment that peIvules our COM
muuty III u manifested itself, and determiua.
tion expressed T. stand by the government. In
the evening, body Of workingmen headed
by drum aud fife, paraded cur streets,
cheering loudly for the Union. The same pa
triotic and iherty-loving feeling that animated
the breasts Of our n5ble ancestors OF the Reyolu
iion, still burns in The bos0lns of the Blue Hens
Chickens, and Little Delaware will be found a.
she always has been ever ready to uphold the
conniiy's heaor and maintain our glorious Union.
Junction AND BREARwAfER RAIL Road
From the report Of the Treasurer, II. W. Me
Cooley, ESQ.,, We learn that Of the original su b.
scripiion TO the two divisions, amounting TO
SBo,2f5 %, there is So, e27 90 yet uncollece1,
to which may be added cash on hand and bills
receivable amounting to 81, 463 So, and the
further sum OF S66OOO for surplus materials on
hand, showing a prtsumptiye balance OF S.
9i05s.
The report of Tench f. Tilghman ESQ, Engi-
AhNtf ANAA'N9 ~ hAAA FAlA W Aut ihhh NtNM MIL
ford The distance for construction from Mil
ford 10 ue1rg9pwn is sixteen miles, and from
three miles btbw. TO Georgetown the road is
finished aud ready for The suptrstructure. MIR.
rilghman devotes n large spnce Of his rep TT to
a scientific and elaborate examination of the re-
aiive merits Of railroad iron weighing 81 lbs
and 10 lbs. per yard, and we think be has proved
4 conclusiVely the economy and entire adoption Of
40 III iron f. the use Of this DAD over heavier
I AZ T.. a.. . ia IA.
is 80 obvious by Mr., Tilghmans reasoning that
we are constrained to think his advice will he
followed and the road laid with 40 h. iron.
Shonli that be done the Company wonll save
/ $500 per mile, or Il total of SO, 900 over that
weighing 90 lbs.
Storm. The Smyrna Times says one Of The
constables for this Hd., Nutter Spence left on
i Friday last for parts unknown. letter post,
marked Wilmington was received on Monday by
one of his securities, informing him that be had
1 lett the Bailiwick, not 10 return, where to find
the executions, &C., placed in his hands but not
settled for, and stating as o reason that he could
not make living at the business and thought it
best to leave before be became too much involved
This was the first intimation which the public
had OF the absconding, except tile darkness of
the street at nights, on account OF the lanps not
being it-a work which he was employed to Mt
{ tend to. 1t is not known, but supposed, that
his liabilities are not very heavy.
ScHooL ELEcrIoN.-At the School Election
held in Dover on the 9th inst 10 district No. 10,
John Green aud Isaac Baker were elected Com
missioners, and David Clayton, Clerk. In Dis.
trict No. GO, John S. Bell and William A. Akin
son were elected Commissioners, and William
Sharp, Clerk No. IS voted tax of $3.50, and
No co, $3.50, in addition to the tax authorized
by the late Act of Assembly.
Posr OFFICE -CHANeEs-J. NJ Ireland has
been appointed P NJ, at Brick Meeting House,
vice john c. Cameron, removed, and John Lack
land at Principle, vice F. Taylor removed.
LADY WASHINGTON USioN, No. 2, DAUGHTERS
or TEMPERANcE.-At stated meeting of Lady
Washington Union No. ., Daughters Of Temper
anee, held April 18th 1861, the following pre-
amhle aud resolutions were unanimously adopted;
Whereas, it has pleased God in his Providence,
/ TO remove by death from eur circle, our late
+ beloved sister, JANE $. PIERCE, and thereby
hereit US Of an aifectonate sister, warn-hearted
and faithful friend, and the society OF an active
worthy, efficient member. Therefore
Resolved, That while we humbly submit to the
Divine Dispensniions we deeply depore the los.
Of one endeared to us by 80 many virtues.
Resolved, That we sincerely sympathise will
her bereayed family in the depth Of their attic
uon, and earnestly recommend them to him
Who wipes away the mourner's tear,
And in sweetest tones OF love.
Tells them to seek that one so dear,
In heavens bright home above.
Resolved, That the same be duly published ii
two Of our city papers.
Signed in Virtue, Love and Truth.
HARRIET r. TALLgY,
MARY DAY, Committee.
SARAH CouETiss
Republican please copy.
STRr0K ny LiGnrSiSn.--The schooner saral
jane Bright commanded by Capt Smith, wa
struck by lightning, q few days ago, Will,
crossing the Gulf stream, on her return trip from
LaguayrA 10 New York city with,a cargo Of coffee
1t appears tho lightning struck both masts at III,
same time, spliniering them very badly and iu
stantly killing u young man by the name Of
Corson, who was at the head of the main mast.
Tho vessel is laying at New York city but will
be brought on here, We understand, for repairs
She is owned by a company Of gentlemen IN this
city.
| uSfoN DEMONSTRATION A demonstration foi
the Union wns held in IirandyWine Village yes
terday. The American flag with thrly-ioui
| STARS was hosted on pole raised for the pur.
pose, while the Star Spaugled Banner wa.
\ played and loud and vociferous cheers given fol
the Union. The bells on the Episcopal Church
aud School House were rung, after which q con
siderable number of the citizens formed in pro.
ecssion and marched through the village cheer
ing for the Union.
SARATOGA WATER.-Fresh lots of this popular
heaihlul beverage are being constantly received
at short periods by L, Bringhurst x Co, corner
OF Market aud Sixth streets, the only house
south Of New York that gets tue water direct
.tfon HE Spring. All the popular medicated
waters as well as the various celebrated Patent
] Medicines Of the day to be had of T. Bringhurst
y Co, wholesale aud retail Druggists aud dealers
IN Kerosene aud Coal Oils, Lamps, Lamp Fix
lures, &c. Country htofekeepers and Physicians
supplied on the most liberal terms.
WAR WAR;! = The news from Charleston i,
TO the effect that civil war has been inauRurnted
at that place. Cheap JonS has made war long
since upon high prices, and nov offers all kind.
OF household goods Mt such prices us suit the
times and please the purchaser. Give him {
call.
CIVIL WAn.-Civil war has commenced 10 thu
South, yet the people must eat and such ben
the case, it becomes necessary to enquire wher
The lest eatings can be procured. L. s. FLINT
No. '2S Market street, bias Gu hand and for sal
almost every thing you need in this particula
such as excellent Hams, Clipped Beef fres
and good Layer Raisins, Fresh Canned Tomatoe
and many other articles which be wilt be PLEASED
to show to those who may favor him with q call
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RriS7 or rng TowER or BABEL.-Thu Frencl
Consul nj Mosul recently sent home no account
oi discovery 30 astounding as to render thu
Photographic views and vouchers that accom-
panied 1t necessary as combinations Of it's truth
The discovery was that of the RUNS Of tue Tower
OF Babel, and the photographs exhibited the re.
naming two stories Of this ouce marvellous struc
iure; the bricks eemcnted with bimmeu an,
hearing inscriptions upon them, which, Whei
declphered, are expected to confirm the account
Of Scripture.