Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

1HE AIlA IILkGHON.--ln ne 0lNl AONhNii u
have appointed the following named gen
temen TO hold the election in the Third
and Fourth Wards on the I'd of September
Third Ward--lst precinct Henry Il.
rickels. Inspector; b. f. Strckler and
Enoch NJ. Stotsenburg, Assistants. I'd pre-
cinct, Thomas Harvey Inspector; John
Bennett and Jared Megaw, Assistants
Fourth Ward--lst precinct, Edwin Lewis,
Inspector Thomas c. Carpenter and Stew
art Carlisle Assistants. I'd precinct, Alb
ner r. Bailey, Inspector David p. Curlett
and Louis II. Cox, Assistants.
BAND OF HorE.--A Band of Hope will be
organized by the Good Tempars Of this
city composed entirely of children between
the ages Of and IA years, on Friday eve
ming of this week, in the Good 1remplars
Hall, in Ferris Il CARROTS building. The
children and parents of the children are re-
qnested to meet at 81 o'clock, and the meet
! ing will adjourn in time 10 allow all to get
home at o'clock. This society is a social
union Of children pledged TO use no intoxi-
eating liquors or tobacco, and tn abstain
from all profanity. No secrecy is connect
ed with this organization. The main object
is to train up the children In the paths ol
sobriety, honesty and truth. Their meet
ings will be Of social character, as the am
to order; I'd. Singing of an ode ; ID, Prayer
and reading Il portion of Scripture Attn
Singing of an ode or Odes; 9TH. Address by
IL member; 9th Singing 9TH. a Dialogue
by boys and girls; Sth. Admission of new
members 9th Distribution Of papers and
books; 10th. Singing llth Address by the
leader or some stranger; 18th. Singing
18th. Dismission. We hope that all parents
favorable to this movement, will send their
children or come along with them. The
terms Of admission are, initiation cents
and . cents dues per quarter Every child
will receive n handsome certificate of mem
bership on joining the society and also q
juvenile Temperance paper after the Band
is organized.
GopEY FOR SEPTEMBER --Godey for Sep
temher is on our table, and is us usual, TEEN
ing with variety of excellent literary mat
Ter. The fashion plates are of the mos
= magnificent character, and the instructions
from the pen of competent persons, embrace
full and complete information to the lade
. on this all important topic. Cooley is on,
r of the best magazines published in the coun
!, try.
I IMPORTANT MEAsuREs.--An adioume,
a meeting Of the City Council was held ol
+ Tuesday evening, when an ordinance wa
passed appIopriating $25 600 to encourage
/, Volunteering. 1t is provided, however, tina
orders shall not be drawn for any portion q
e this sum until the members of the Counci
L shall be we'll and sufficiently Unidentified b.
Il bond or bonds given for that purpose
y against all liability which may have bee
Il incurred, by voting for said ordinance.
: The Council also instructed the Financ
d Committee TO have City drafts struck off I
Is t1,n vnlu nfG con nm I,,,
n ing been received from Secretary Chase sci
Il ting forth that the law Of Congress did no
= prohibit public corporations from ssuin
IL small notes.
IS CAVALRY BATTALMoN.-Na |
+ Knight, of Dover, has been authorized l.
:, the Secretary of War to raise Battallio
ID Of Cavalry, four companies. Here is
te chance for our farmer boys. We hoI
III they will not be backward in taking a,
lc vantage of it. We understand that if
r Regiment can be raised, the authority f,
5, raising it will be forthcoming. Can it II,
y be done?
Of Com CHAIN LosT.-Was lost on last Sa
of urday evening in Market between Sevenf
ct and Eighth streets, chid's gold neck chai
he The finder will be suitably rewarded
81 leaving it with Lewis Curlett, Market sire
ur between Seventh and Eighth streets.
all INTEREST on GovgnNMENT LOANS PAIN
oil SrEclE; BANK Stock, sc, FOR SALg.-R
Robinson & Co, corner of 4ih and Market 81
an will, on and after the 10th Of August Day t
nd iaterest on 3-10 Treasury Notes due Augt
Id l9th, in specie without any charge or,
d preferred will purchase the Coupons Mt pi
ho milm and pay in bankahle funds. r. r. n.
er Co., purchase Gold, Silver and Old Dema
no Treasury Notes at a high premium. They of
m at a low price Fifty Shares, or any part of fiji
~ of Mechanics Bank Stock. augl5 Al.
=, The Peoples HAT SToRE.-An e
,ry tire new establishment, now open for t
le, inspection of the public of Wilmington a
his vicinity. Look in at No. 307 Market sire
ne between Third and Fourth streets, west 81,
where you may find Il splendid stock of Ill
7e and Caps, of the newest fall fashions. III
W. stock Of goods has been selected by
TO thorough practical halter, ut the lowest ca
to prices, and will be sold at reduced rat
ss, Dress Silk Hats, superior in quality a
he taste. Soft Felt Hats, of all kinds u
colors. Fashionable Gaps, full assortme
,se all new styles. Call in and see for yol
OF selves WIN. JouNsToN
ir- N. B.---IIats and Caps made TO order, a
Hats ironed free of charge.
ATTENTION DRAGONS A business meet
' of the lsl Troop of Delaware DragOons, v
be held at the corner of Ninth aud Shipley S
,n On turday, the 10th inst, at O'Clock, l..
ra. as business of importance will come before
rd, .l - tua' 'ao pa't,o'is,,'
! e'. being punc'ua in attending. BY order,
''uV ID. W. GENAIILL,
Ihe Capt lst II. d.
Lon A SHARpLEss, o. S.
,ad 5,,.r Y,,c,,,,.,,, savo,.,t t,.,o ,,,, r .
ron Gal f,on, NJ, York auc,innt e.; riih,
aid LANES and sne Eng,ish urints a. rricas ~
he the times nlso. one larpe lot of bleached NJ
ses Inns, yard wide ut cents per yard, and
other goods in proportion A fine lot Of bl
10y Silks, high Lustre and wide, very low. q
ton stantly receiving job lots of Embroidery, chea
th than ever. Black Velvet Ribbons all widths
zee. Irish Linens, Baysdere, Cambria, Naneso
He striped and plaid Aluslins constantly on hand
ose Indies Balmoral, Spring and Summer Ski
the best in Delaware at the price, JoHN ON
Market street, 4th door below Fourth stri
out Wilmington, Delaware.
ner ONElL's cheap fancy aud staple Dry Go
at Store, No. 3l3 Market Street, Wilmingl
the Delaware, four doors below Fourth street
lie Keeps constantly on hand general sssOrim
9th Of everything in the Dry Goods line, as eh
OF hs can be found any where else. The finest
low sortment of Embroidery in the State, as low
to any House in New York or Philadelphia
Please give him call No. 3l4 Market str
four doors below Fourth street
men mar7-ly JOHN O'NEI[
9TH, On. f,,,,,.,. ,.,,...... -. A.. .....
'eT' town.
gaSr Cheap John sells more Boots and 81
hu" than any other store in Delaware.