Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
LOCAL AFFAGRs.


LOCAL AFFAIRS,
EPITcME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL lNrEL-
LIdEScE,--Adam Z. Fowler, who was formerly
employed in Sniyrua as a CLERK, WAS killed by
the secessiopists, about Two weeks ago, while on
picket duty. Oh the Potomac.
he steamer Pilot Boy, which formerly piled
between Smyrna aud Philadelphia, was used ns
the hag-ship Of Gen Foster ut the recent
capture OF Roanoke Island, N G..
The Senate has just confirmed the appoint
ment OF Samuel L. Barr, to be I'd Lieutenant in
the 4th Regiment of Infantry, and C.. W Jones,
to he Brigade Surgeon, both of Delaware.
Tho Bark Mahlon williamson, 429 tons, hnili
Mt this city. ia 1854, was sold ut auction ia New
iork, for 81 ,O5O cash, last week
Schr. b. e. Scribner has been bought by
Lemuel Halt, Of West Harwich, and W. A N.
LINDSEY, oil kail River, on private terms, She
was built in Milford, Del,
The Schr. belmont Dock sailed from this city
last week, for Boston, and the Schooner WIN
Carroll Tor New York, with cargoes Of Shin
timber
The bell oil the house OF the Delaware Fire
Company, was cracked so badly while being
rung on Tuesday last, in honor of our recent
Victories that it was taken down on Fridny. ip
order that it might be recast.
Rev. j. Hyatt Smith, OF Philadelphia, will
preach IN Second Baptist Church. Wilmington,
Del, on wednesday aud Thursday evenings to
commence at half-past o'clock.
lady, experienced in teaching, desires n
situation as Governess in an Episcopaian family.
Address, " Monitress" care Of joy, Coe 4 Co
Philadelphia.
5. A. Nebeker & Co, inform Dairymen and
others, that they have always on hand eruins
suitable for feeding cattle, hogs, SC, at their
brewery, corner Fifth and Morrow Sts, which
they are selling at ten cents per bushe.
We direct the attention OF our readers to
the advertisement of Ferris x Garrett, in
another column, Everybody should read il.
To Whom it May Concern.
For the past four weeks Saving two intermis-
sions of about three days. have been confined
by severe indisposiIion to my house. the last ten
days to my bed, unable TO attend to any business,
am now conyalescent, having SO far recovered
as to be about and able to 60 out the first favor
able weather. | learu within a day or two. to
my great SURPRISE that some evil disposed per-
son or persons have sought to iuiure nv credit.
by circulating reports detrimental to my business
character, without the slightest foundation or
shadow Of Truth upon which 10 found such in
famous aud malicious lies, and known to the
cireulators Of them at the time 10 be such.
In the eighteen years which | have been en-.
gagged in business in this city on my own ac.
couut, never have known the time when have
failed to meet my engagements, and, have this
day more ample means than ever to meet every
pecunary obligation.
For the past four and a hRlf months | have
pad IN wages to people III my empoy, in and
around Wilmington, from twelve to fifteen thou.
sand dolnrs per week
1t is my purpose as soon as shall have re-
covered my health, to thoroughly investigate
these malicious reports, aud if succeed in
tracing them to their authors, and if they shall
prove to be worthy Of notice, / will prosecute
them to the full extent Of the law.
HENRY s McCOMB.
February "a, 1862.
TnE. PATRIOTIC LADIES or CrHrRrytLy-
we take pleasure in publishing the following
letters exhibiting the work done by the patriot.
c ladies Of Centreville and vicinity, in behalf of
our gallant volunteers. These ladies' formed
Volunteer Aid Society," md through rain, hail.
snow and sleet, the members went for miles
around To the place Of meeting, many Of them
on loot, that they might contribute their share
TO aleylaie the suierings Of the brave defenders
OF our nations flag. All honor to the noble vs,.
men of Ceutrevlle and it's vicinity, worthy pru-
geny Of an illustrious ancestry. long may ihey
live 10 enjoy the blessings vouchsafel to them
ny lhe preservation Of our glorious Union
q mo. l4th 1862
70 fhe Editor Of Tie JoWrRai and Stqtssg,g0.
The ladies Of Centrevle and vicinity having
sent since the llth mo. 2lst, 1861, Eve boxes AZ
various articles; also three barrels containing
Dried -Rusk, the whole valued at S217 G5 Nil
OF which baye been promptly and gratefully ac
knowledged by D. l.. Dix. for the benefit Of in
terested PERSONS We send you Il copy of the last
letter received by US dated,
WAsHINdroN, Feb ID, 1862
DEAR FRIEND;
The box and barrel reached me
yesterday, i. NJ thank you and your associ
hted fellow workers in the common cause of our
country and humanity.
You can hardly realize how great a comfort
you and good liberal friends iD Chester County
have been to me. Your proifered supplies ftly
prepared with few exceptions. Your libernljty
and reliability have aided me, fur beyond The
measure of your expectations. / think it NAV
sometimes happen that your stores are msap- |
Piled by uniaverabe Hospital Stewards or sell |
fish Surgeons, but in this caEe, it is here MS in
life elsewhere, the right and the good are chiefly
prevailing.
As Spring advances the wants will centre in
Shirts, Drawers and Socks or Hose of common
size aud make.
have used all your Slippers, be assured your
things have done good service Your box last
sent is SO well in order and so much what is
needed that shall forward it to Annapolis for
the Pennsylvania Regiment at that Station
With cordial regard to the members of the
Ladies Aid Association of Centreville and vicin-
ity, am yours and their friend and fellow
aborer, b. L. NIX.
s. NJ WAY. ,'
SUDDEN DEATHs.-John Riley died at bis re-
sidence near Odessa, on Friday week. He bad
eaten his breakfast, and on leaving the table he
fell to the goor and died almost Instantly. He
vas about 40 years OF age, and was a worthy
md estimable citizen
David Lindsey, the manager of the paper
mill at Rocklsnd, belonging to Jessup s Moore,
lied very suddenly, on Tuesday evening from
lu affection Of the heurt He had been unwell
or some time, but had partially recovered, and
~ Tuesday was in the mill all day. In the
'vening he returned to his residence, ate his
upper and took sent near the stove, when be
eaned back aud almost instantly expired His
emainH passed through our city on Thursday, on
heir way to Connecticut, where all his relatives
eside, aad Of which State he was a native lie
vas about AZ years of age, and was very
Tortly and estnable man. He leaves a wife
nd three children to mourn his untimely end.
AcolDESr.-Quigley Groves, son Of Rich
I'd Groves of this city, while playing iu
he street, near Third and Pine en- Saturday
Ist was accidentally struck by the Whee of MI /,
obert Carswell's coal cart, which came sudden !
around the corner, and knocked him down with
ich violence as to cut severe cash in his fore.
cad and hreak one of the small bones lust be-
~ the collar bone lie was conveyed TO the :
'sijence Of his parents, aud medical aid sum.
oned, aud the little sufferers injuries properly i,
tended to. He is now doing well. =
AN EXCELLENT SELEcrios.- learn that &
r. VIM Stearns has been appointed General b
lperintendt mt of the philadephiA Wilmington | n