Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-03-25

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The following gentlemen compose the Com
miitee OF Presentation of Surgical Instruments
tn 1r William H. White, Surgeon. L s. A.
JNo NJ. IuaNeA, President.
4. MclSALL, Treasurer
4. Brnghurst, Ir, Jas. Sanders,
William Stearns. NJ Mellon,
Phemma Chandler, Andrew Crumlish,
j. Richardson, j. NlcNeille,
Thomas Culhert. Geo searns,
JAS. Scott, Il Homer
l. De Laney, Henry Finnegan,
uecrge Neheker, las. Elliott,
$ King, lno Burnett,
Wilson Carswell, j Maris
Juo. W. Sullivan, Phillip plunketi
Howard Ogle, Henry Bleyer,
Samuel Miller, John Christy.
Capt. James plunkeI "a Reg't Del Vol
Capt Ricketts,, ID Reg't Del Vol
Capt. Moorehnuse, n Reg't Del Vol
Lieut.. uuyer, n Reg't, Del Vol
Lieut. Shippers, Elkton, Md,
Lieut. Reynolds u Rsgt Del. Vol
The Instruments, which can be seen At the
store Of Mr. Mclnall, ia Market Street below
Second, were made by Il. W. kote, Of Philadel-
phia, who has the reputation Of being one of the
most ingenious and practical manufacturers of
surgical instruments 10 this country. He de
clnles this 10 he the largest and cumpletest set
one Ease, the sci of minor operating case
/ containing more than Que hlndred instruments.
compile set Of amputatng, trephining, olstet-
rical nnd exsecting instruments ear eve nose
throat and stomach instruments All the new
and improved instruments Tor the scientific
treatment Of gunsh0t aud bayonet wounds. he
sides a variety Of other instruments essential in
the surgery Of domestic and military life They
are ingeniously arranged ia q beautiful and
which is a central plate with the inscription en-
graved upon it, Presented to DR.. WIN. H.
/ White, 10y his friends in Wilmington as a mark
OF their esteem and confidence in him as a Sur
geon. March, 1862 "
This is one Of tue most hittering and compli-
mentary testimonials ever offered 10 u citizen Of
Wilmington. DR.. Whites uniform urbanity
aud gentillty Of disposition have rendered him
iavorlte with all classes Of our people: willis
his skill as Surgeon places him AT once in The
front rank of his profession. We congratulate
DR., White-who by the way is thorough ou'-
and-out Union msn-upOn this public evidence
OF the popular esteem in which he is held
rRocEEpINGs OF CouNclL.-The Council me,
on Thursday evening.
The street com-ttee reported that they had
rented sand lot from John II. Price and others
The street committee reported that they had
entered into an agreement with the Railroad
Company, in regard to laying another track am
Water street. between French and Orange sta
The company agree to pave the street with gran.
lie blocks, cover the gutirrs with iron, and Keen
lhe street IN repair The agreement was read
aud approved. a remonstrance signed by J. C..
Akin aud Others, protesting against the agree.
ment was read
survey OF certain grounds Of Messrs. Norris
and Rowland, WAS directed to he made SO as ia
effect an equitable exchange for portions of the
oilpin property recently purchased
The ordinance in regard to Markets, was read
third time and passed. 1t reduces the rem oI
certain stalls and appropriates certain space to
the use of the people Of New Jersey.
The ordinance defining the duty of the civ
Auditor was read third time and passed.
Mr.. VIM. McCaulley was re-. elected commits.
sioner Of the Sinking Fund for the term of three
years.
An order was directed 10 be drawn in favor of
Tue Sinking Fund, alao in favor OF the bond.
holders
Mr. Pusey stated that the payment had been
made Tor the Gilpin property, aud the deed had
heen recorded at New Castle
The City Auditor reported S6OGG 30 due the
city for cnrblng, paving, sc.
neuuoh was received from Perkins 4 Wei
'lie asking permission to Zig out the pavement
IN front of the property Of Newlin on the
westerly side Of Market street. between Eighth
ana Ninth, for the purpose of constructing a
bakers oven. 40 IS
communication was received from Arthur
Me'loskey, setting forth that certain curb atones
were not Ia accordance with the law.
communication was received from S. Canhy
ana others, asking tue opening Of Ninth street
to the farm Of the Agricultural Society.
On motion the President appointed Messrs.
Pusey, England and ilagany to 20 iuto the NAV.
or office and bring into the Council chamber
the American flag which had been hoisted at the
capture II Fort Beauregard aud presente1 m
the city by Commodore DUPONT.
On motion, the bailff was reunested IN ,o
INTO the Mayors office aud bring n the secession
Nag.
Mayor Gilpin entered the Council chamber
After some remarks by him and the president n,
Counc on motion Of Mr. Horner the bniiJins
COMMITTEE were Instructed to arrange the Aags
Ih we council chamber in a suitable manner.
nnu " prepare suitable resolutions Of acknow.
eugment TO the gallant donor for his Gift
The ordinance in regard to The health NJ tho
c!'y' was read first ami second time. 1t pro-
Vides that the Board of Health shall have na,,o,.
to remove all hog pens which they NAV tbint
injurious to tue health Of the city
several other ordinances were submitted. and
were read first aud second time.
Various receipts from the city treasnrer ,go,o.
read, acknowledging the payment to him Of va :
rious sums Of money, amounting in the aagra.
gate to $3.50 o. '"s aEsre'
A number of bills were reported correct ond
orders directed to be drawn. Adjourned.
LIST oF PETIT JrRoRs. for the Court of Quar-.
ter Sessions Of New Castle County, for April
Term, 1869. commencing April 9Th john p
Allmond, Wesley Flanagan, Brandywine i'd, :
James Morrow, John Downing. Wilmington
Charles Bird lloratio AlcNeal Christiana
Samuel G. Finley, William Reynolds, White CLAW
Creek Stephen worrell. Springer Mcdaniel
Min Creek John Lewden, New Cas,le Jesse
Alexander Red Lion John Dayett, Pencader
aeontine McWhorter, St Georges William f..
Riggs, Appoquinimink,