Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The committee reported that they had met the
different five companies and given nll the inior-
nation they desired in regard TO elections of
wardens, Sc
The committee TO nominate members OF Board
of Health reported the following names;
LIST ward-R. X. Jones' DR.. Baily, E. Darling
ton.
Cd ward-Hcnry Eckcl Eli Todd. Andrew
llanoe,
90 Ward-JOs A. Hunter, JOS Richardson,
Jr. VIM. D. Sharp.
9TH Warl-Dr, l., Il. Bush, J. II. Adams, j.
W. Maury.
4th Ward-jcs. Richardson, Sir, VIM. Candy,
JnO. W. Hawkins
Orders were TO he directed to lie drawn Tor
the salaries Of police, lamp lighters and members
Of Board Of Health
Various bills we're received and referred 10
proper committees.
Receipts from city treasurer were read, nc.
knowledginE the payment to him Of various sums
of money, amounting to $iTl.
Mr.. Allderdice submitted an ordinance provid-
ing for the appropriation of 81 900 Tor equip
ping and subsistilg the troops mustered into the
service Of the United States, so long as may he
necessary, the same to be expended under the
supervision of the finance committee all money
expended for the national defence to be properly
audited and presented to the authorities Mt
Washington for payment. 1t was read first
ard second time
report of Board Of Education was received
aud referred TO committee on education
Mr. Alderdce offered a resolution authorizing
the Mayor and President of Council to issue
promissory notes to the amount of -, 900, for u
period not exceeding six months,
number of bills were reported correct, and
orders directed to be drawn.
HANDY BOOK FIR TUE U. $. SoLDiER, on coming
s..N. Z
instruction in the school OF the soldier, with
preliminary explanation of the formation of a
battalion on parade, the position of the off
GERS, &C., &. Being first book, OF introduce
ton to the authorized U. S. Infantry tnctics.
Philadelphia: j. d. Lippincott & Co.
The design of this little manual is thus les
crbei in the preface 40 divide the instruc-
ton, and by presenting complete system for
the drill Of the individual soldier, 70 prepare
him for the use and study OF the authorized
U. 5. Infantry tactics, in the school Of the COM
pany and the battalion Ia addition tie the full
instructions given for manmuvring and the use
of the musket and bayonet the work is copious
y illustrated with diagrams, which will material
ly assist the unlearned or the unlettered recruit
This compendium Of rules and instructions can
be put in the breast pocket without iueou-
venience, and should he in the hand Of every
recruit, Its price is only few cents.
AnAa huHh ulug ub uhN " nouh N0AulS VI
John b. Porter, in Market Street above FOuth,
in this city.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The following resolutions
were passed by Company d. First Regiment
Delaware Volunteers, James Green, Captain.
May is, 1861, at their armOry in King street Z:
Resolved, Thatlthe earnest thanks of Company
D. are due, and are hereby rendered, to the
patriotic ladies Of st. Paul's NJ. L. Church, for
their invaluable services in making up tue uni
forms and clothing Of said company.
Resolved, Thatwhils dschargng a common
duty TO our country, we will never cease to re-
member with emotions Of pleasure, the kindness
and attention Of those ladies'. whose fair hands
were so usefully employed in mnstering to our
wants as soldiers,
The above resolutions were read by Lieut..
Smithers, and unanimously adopted by giving
three cheers for the patriotic ladies ofSt. raus.
LAUDADLE AcT-Tbe st. Mary's BeneGea
Society, of this city, have adopted resolution
rendering TO its members, who may volunteer in
the army Of the United States, to maintain the
government and fight against rebels and traitors,
all the rights which each beneficial member
would otherwise he entitled to. The right spirit
appears 10 animate the civil institutions of our
city, in the present crisis, and we are pleased to
record this act, as an evidence Of the loyalty Of
the membership of this Society to our free in
situations, and their willingness TO contribute
their share to uphold their countrys honor
FLAG RAlsNos-A beautiful flag was raised
on ST. Mnry's College on Thursday last Messrs.
King Thomas, on Saturday last, fired thirteen
guns for the flag in tho morning in front of their
Coach Manufactory, corner Of Front and Jusii-
son Streets, after which they threw to the breeze
handsome flag. They then fired a national
salute and one gun for the brave and chivarous
Scott
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-John Vim of Chester
County, Pa, was accidentally shot last Friday
night in the Bar Room of the Hotel at tue cor
ner of Ninth aud Shipley streets, by man in
experienced in loading pistols. The ball entered
the breast on the right side and penetrated un-
til it reached the bone when it glanced off to the
left side aud became so deeply imhedded that
the Doctor could not find it, although n careful
examination wns made. MIR, Winn is we ARE
pleased to say, able to be about and doing as
well rs could be expected under the circum-
stances. Had the bullet entered an inch lower,
it would have proved fatal
JEFFERSON LopGe No. .. I. o. 0. Fat n
stated meeting Of Jefferson Lodge No. ., |. o. o,
f., held on Thursday Evening, May 10th, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted
Resoiped, That in case amy members Of thi.
Lodge leave in response to their country's call
this Lodge pledges to keep said members in good
e'NHuAhH bhh " HloANNA Au0lN lhlulllca lEOu SUI
fering and want during their absence, provided
said members are not in arrears to this Lodge at
the time Of their enlistment.
THIEVES ADOur.-The jewelry shop of Henry
R. Parson, in Smyrna was broken into by bur
glars and fobbed on last Saturday night. A
horse and carriage were stolen on the same night
from the premises Of Ayres Stockley, in the same
town. The dwelling of Henry Bearne and Wm
V. Grieyes were also entered last week,
A MAN KILLED ny THE CARs.-On Tburaday
morning last, about O'Clock, a man near Iron
Hill, about two and half miles from Elkton,
was killed by the cars. He was sitting on the
track asleep, at the time of the accident.
UsIoE MEETrSG.-A County Meeting will be
held at the Court house in Dover, to-day at .
O'Clock, for the purpose Of expressing the
views OF the people Of Kent County upon the
present crisis of the country, and of adopting
measures to place the State of Delaware in her
proper position as supporting the Government If
the United States and maintaining the integrity
and perpetuity Of the Union.
WINDOW TEs.-Mrs. LuG in Seventh near
Orange, informs the ladies' that she has on hand
lot Of red, white and blue window ties, which
she will sell low far cash.
CoLLEcTIoS.--A collection was taxed up in
the Asbury N. L. Church last Sunday and S3I.
Mero cohtrlnuteu lof the purpose OF purchas-
ing blankets for the volunteers.
MUSTERED Is.-Company |, commanded by
Captain Leonard, was examined by DR.. johnson
and sworn into the service by Major Ruff, yes
terday morning. Company X, under the com
mand Of Geo. F. Smith, were also examined and
sworn into service This completes tue Regi-
meut for the State They will be Immediately
equipped and pat into a condition for service.