Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-22
LOCAL AFFAnRs.

VI 'he commission al washington, three boxes,
valued at Sl2o, containing blankets, comforts,
drawers, socks, bed-gowns, wrappers, SC, to-
gether with a variety Of delicacies for the sick.
These have been contributed by loyal and gen
erous citizens or made at sewing circles, of goods
purchased with money contributed for the pur-
pose.
Each article of clothing is labeled with a spirit
stirring motto and the name of our State in iu-
delible colors.
A record is kept of all the contributors and
their contributions. Regular meetings are held
monthly, aud sewing circles once OF twice
week. l.
The society appeals to the generosity and
patriotism Of the public to contribute to swell
thls record, and by thus doing, enable II to keep
up constant stream TO alleviate the suffering
soldiers to "lhe end Of the contest"
The articles needed are nicely dried, and
canned fruits and jellies for the sick, blankets,
comforts, pillows, and cases and wollen socks,
slippers, Canton flannel, bed-gowns drawers,
&c, or money for purchasing materials for
mixing these articles. The committee to solicit
aud receceiSe contributions for the present month
nre
Susan Dixon, Elizabeth Hall, Hannah Mitch
ell, Jas. NJ, Brackin, Jos. S. Head, VIM. B.
Jackson, John Ball, Caroline T.. Phillips Mary
Jane Easiburn, Jane J. Griffith, s. Chandler and
j. liaines Pyle.
Articles donated will be carefully boxed and
forwarded, and money economically expended
to procure the most benefit to the soldier.
The Society has formed permanent organi-
zalion, having constitution, &c., un Ter which
the following persons are serving ns officers
President, Lewis Thompson Vice President.
VIM. kumfOrd Secretary, Esther MuVnuRh
Treasurer aud Forwarding Agent, Lea Pusey
Executive Committee, Sutan Dixon, Eliza Chand-
Ter, Julia Ann Woodward, Ann Eliza Marshall
and Annie X Pusey.
NuvgMBRn.-"Chili NoVember's surly blast,
of which the poet Burns wrote, is now fully,
upon us Leaves are failing winds are blowing,
aud ladies' iurs are appearing. ! scArlet- tipped
noses are being in liquid jewels hung men are
seen running to aud fro with suggestive liule
pieces of stuye-pipe under their arms and every.
thing around us gives Indication Of Struggling
shoulders, chattering teeth and boreal music
through broken panes. Overcoats are getting
TO he ike the wind. "a;l the rage;" cherry.
checked stoves are hugged as closely Us bashlul
damsels on the doOr-steps before the last 'eood
night it ought TO he good mOrning--kiss il
given, and coal bins are being replenished, for
all which the stove men and coal dealers are
doubtless very thankful Jack Frost has sent
forward his ice-clad messenger, and woe unto
those who shall disregard his admonitons.
TAaGET PRACTICE. .--The City Guards will
meet at their armory. Fourth and King, on
Ihnrsday next, 2Sth inst, ut O'Clock, u. IN, in
iull uniform, for target Practice. We ure in
formed that premiums will be awarded for the
three best shots, among which is n barrel of
Hour, and child's crade-the mau winning the
cradle to carry it home a leather medal for the
poorest shot in the target Capt. Wisdom,
company, We are told, will also parade for target
practice On that day.
LAY REPRESENTATION. The vote on Tuesdny
week, in Smyrna, on the question OF Lay Re.
presentation IN the NJ. L. Church, resulted in -
tor, and Gaganst Lay Representation.
In Asbury Church in this city, there were hut
70 votes poed, 10 OF which were against Lay
Representation and for it. INST. Paul's church
the vote was 20 for and against it. In Union
Church II was II for and against. In Scott
Chhreh the vote was ununimOus-ll for Lay Re-
presentation. The whole vote in this city was
40, of which 4s voted for the measure
PAID Orr -Paymaster Townsend mid off tho
troops of the First Delaware Regiment ono lny
tins week. When he was about to return 10
thls clty the men entrusted to his care about
NVUOu, 10 bring home to their families and
friends The uniform kindness of Major Town.
send IN always thus accommodating tie troops
after payments have been made, has won for
INN the warm esteem of the entire regiment
ne also brought with him about 400 letters, for
uelNery also to friends of the troops.
EXPLOSION. ON.-Four of Dupont's powder mills
the plessng grinding, busting and drying mills
located on the Braudywiue, in what is known
as ihe upper yard, exploded with terrible effect
on wednesday, morning The shock was felt Mt
f0lnt Breeze, in the vicinity Of phiadelphia.-
lhiee OF the WOrkmen-Samue Russell, Charles
Whlrheni and John Vizier-were killed and II
number OF houses in the vicinity were much
shattered. Several factory hands in the neigh |
oorhood were injured by the explosion. Doetor
Joseph H. Chandler, the physician of that place.
was promptly on the spot and assisted 10 alleyi- |
l'lng the sullerlngs of the injured lie deserves
ne thanks OF the humane for his timely services.
SHOCKING ACCIDEST.-AIatthew Robinson. mn
Did resident of the district of Northern Liberties
lnd known to some Of the citizens of Wilmington.
vas run over recently by train of cars which
Ans being iun in coal yard on Front street, be.
0w Laurel lie was dragged into the yard and
lreclplialtd into tue coal pit beneath the track
lie was picked up almost Immediately, but life
vas extinct. lie was buried on Tuesday
RGeuuIIiNa STATION -Capt. Layton. of the
ltl Regiment Infantry United States Regular
lrmy, has been ordered to establish recruiting
lniion III this State. His principal Office and
headquarters will he IN this city, but sui. offices
vail be opened throughout the State. Here is
~ excellent opportunity for men who wish to
Mn the army tO do 60.
TnE New CASTLE COuHTY CoURT met and wns
nly organized on Monday. Ills honor. Chief
n'tice uilpin, and associates Wooten and Hous
on on the bench. The usual forms in regard To
he jury were observed md the court proceed
II to business number Of assault and battery
ases and several OF petty larceny were disposed
BRIGADE SURGEON. Charles W. Jones. of
lover, has been appointed Brigadier Surgeon,
nd assigned to Gen. Lookwoods command, in
trad OF Dr. Cox, of Easton, Nd, as heretofore
'a,ed. Dr. >. IS well qualified for the position,
nd will give full satisfaction.
ApMIrTED,-On motion Of Daniel NJ. Bates,
$50, Samuel NJ. Harrington, Jr.. and Charles
) Lore were admitted to practice in the several
'onris OF this State, Mt New Castle, last Mou-
lay.
MALICIOUS MIoHIRF.-Some william visited the
lcinity Of the railroad depot, a few nights aro
nj scratched and deiaced the fine portraits on
be now 1ars just introduced by the railroad ,
ohpahy, so as to completely destroy tho paint
lgs' Inc portraits, which were the work of an
nployee at the depot, have been pronounced ,
lpetlor and faithful likenesses of the eminent /
len they are intended to represent.
FREsENTATloN.-Th boys in the employ of {
lessrs Harlan HollingawOrth & Co., present. ,
i the Foreman Of the Boat Yard, MIR. Thomas l
ohnsOn, with n splendid Silver Pencil, few ;
ays ago, in token Of their respect for him for
10 kind treatment they have received from him =
nco they have been under his charge. u
LAND sALg.-The land of Robert L. James 4
eceased, situated in Nanticoke aud Broad Greek
undreds, containing / IL aores was sold on the
9Th inst, at the Court House door, for the sum
'Sl5l5. Joshua Lambden was the purchaser.
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