Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EplToME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
LlGgEcE.-Sherif Moore, will sell at public sale
at the house of John Foster in this city, on the
Sth day of November next, the Morocco Factory
of Hacsett & Griffin. On the eth day Of No
vember, he will sell at house of Springer McDAn-
e, in Mil Greek lid the real estate Of William
Sanders. On the same day at the house Of
Philip Marvel, in Chrisiaua Village, the real
estate of Jacob CuslalOw and Edward J. Jones.
Also. on the same day, at the house of Levi W
Lattomus at Townsend, the real estate of VIM.
scott
BsS@ An ordinance 10 relation to Dogs, re-
Gently passed by the City Council, will be found
in our columns to-day Every owner Of dog
should read it.
Is3- The Winter Session of the Yves. Chester
Academy, will commence on the LIST of Noyem-
ber 1t is m excellent school.
CRY CouRcIL-At the regular meeting of the
City Council, held on Thursday evening last
The committee reported in favor of paving
and curbiDg Ninth Street, between Poplar and
Walnut
The monthly statement of A. Pritchard, Su.
perintendent of Water Works, was read.
The com.Ottee reported that water pipes had
been extended as asked for by S A. Nebeker
Co.
The committee reported that new flag had
been purchased and raised on the City Hall.
The committee reported that the whole expense
Of putting in sluce near Thatcher's ship yard,
was 5000 2S of which the city was required TO
pay one haf-the balance to be paid by the re-
spective property holders.
The ordinance imposing penalty Of So for
harboring male dogs and $40 for female dogs,
not registered after the Goth of January, was
read IA third time and passed.
A number Of accounts were passed, having
been reported correct
A petition was received from Woolman n
Sullivan, asking permission TO erect a frame shed
l28 feet long anu Is feet wide, in which to store
lumber. 1t was referred to the committee with
power to act
petition was received from Patrick McAIan.
us, requesting Fifth street, between Jefferson
and Madison, to be graded to its proper level.
The use of lower room of City Hall was grant
cd to Capt. j. Woods for the purpose of raising
volunteers.
The use of City Hall was granted to the Ia
dies OF Second Baptist Church, for the purpose
Of holding fair fer one week to end with
Christmas.
Receipts from city treasurer were read, ac-
knowledging the payment to him of various
sums OF money.
MIR. Horucr stated that the 2. W. & b Rail
road contemplated building a wharf to extend
from Third 10 Fourth streets, and they wished
privilege 10 connect with the city wharf.
Referred TO committee on navigation, with
power to act Adjourned.
TnE PuBLIc SQUARE AND DRIVE In the
City Council on Thursday, petition was receiv-
ed from Wn. Bright VIM. MeCaulley aud others,
setting forth that as J. S. Lowering poposed to
give the city ground for public square aud
public road, on certain conditions, that the pro-
| position should be accepted, limiting the expen-
| dture of the first year to $1,000, and the work
to be completed in 1868.
Mr.. Holngsworth submitted report accept
ing the proposition Of Mr.. Lowering, providing
that the city may use its pleasure in regard tC
the construction Of reservoir, and limiting the
expenditure the first year to $500.
The matter was discussed for a short time
after which the proposition was rejected by th'
following vote =
Yeas-IIays, Hollingeworth, Nebeker aud Fu
sey.-4.
Nays-Aikin, Bartram, Bleyer, Belah, Chan
dler, Day, England, Homer, Hagany, Todd
Turuer.-ll.
CoNsTABLEs AND wAToHMEY.-rho Mayor
sent in to Council on Thursday last, the follow
ing nominations, which were all confirmed -
High Constable--Geo. IL Aydelotte.
First warl-Georgo W. Sparks.
Second Ward--Wm. Legg.
Third Ward-Isaac Wilson and John Richards
Fourth Ward Samuel II. Jones and Anthem
, Christy.
Fifth ward-James c. Pearson.
Night Watch-lst Ward, WIN. Sulhvani 2
Ward, J. NJ. Stewart Sd Ward, Thomas Rocks
burg 4th Ward, WIN. Ragins; 9th Ward, Sam
uel Buck.
Fixing THINGS UP.-We understand that Ger
Lockwood has been setting matters a littl
, straight in and about seaf9rd, lately. lie sen
deputation of soldiers to that strong peace lC
+ cality on Sunday. our informant shys, and dis
armed certain Capt. Martin, who commando
a company of Davis sympathisers. The soldier
took all the peace captains arms away from hin
and took him also. and made him swear not
: interfere in anywise with the government here
Y after. 1t will not hurt the Union cause a bit I
1 have the few remaining secession sympathiser
+ in Sussex county "set to rights"
REsIoNED.-Rev. Henry Matthews, pastor
: :, the Elkton Presbyterian Church, has, we under
y stand, resigned his pastoral charge. His resil
nation to take effect the Let Of next April.