Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-27
local AFFAIRS.

ny For some time the neighburhood had hern
troubled with the boldness and insOeace cf
cs ssion sympathizers, and the true Unisn men
al last determined TO assert their power AT iht
time appointed for the raising OF the flag. quite
large and respectable number OF persons rs
senbled, aud after preliminary arrangement
succeeded in raising handsome ilag-pole III"
National Flag was then hoistei-eyery man par
pating--nmdst cheers for the Union and the
Constitution.
'rhe meeting was then addressed by s NJ.
Harrington, Jr Esq for over an hour. Hew
listened to with marked attention and at the
cose of his speech was voted thanks and cheers
H.. reviewed the condition OF the country, ami
Ii we'd who was responsible for it, He defend
ed the course Of the Administration and dent
severe blows to all who withheld support from
the Government.
We have been informed that though the meet
lug was held within three yards Of hotel, not
cue drop of liquor was taken by any person il
tue crowd; neither was any person observed to
be in the Slightest degree under the influence Of
liquor. This is a remarkable fact II il hai
be n a meeting Of locoioeos We think that some
whiskey would have suffered
The people of Ogletown are uncoaditionaly
= the Union; they prefer it 10 all other inter
ss.s and institutions. They are determined 10
cory on bold and vigorous contest This fall
and 10 do oil in their power to defeat the locuio
co secession party
KENT CouNTY AFFAIRS We cory the follow
iug items from the Smyrna Inns:
Sudden Death Our citzen- we're shocked on
Tres lay morning last TO learn the sudden death
ol Mr.. John V Hazel. which occurred durins =
ihc previous night Nj. Hazel had n robust
frame and vigorou, constitution, aud every
one had accord ID to him a long hfe--bnt such
desirable constituents in ths, and thousands Of
other instance, prove no lease npon the future
Mr. H., sometime since, wns taken with the dinr
rhus, which, relying upon his strong consiiiu
tion, he let run IN until ii assumed n severe
chronic form, but medical aid being called in it
was soon checked leaving his howel-, however
in weakened condition short time before
his denth, while engaged in lifting heavy piece
Of timber, he rnptutcd blood vessel Of thu stom
ach, and died that night at one o'clock. lie was
in the prime ot life, M industrious, good citizen.
All had the esteem Of the whole community
This makes the third death in our town du-
ring the pnst week, the other two being Matth-
ew Hazel, Sr, an old and esteemed citizen. and
James B, Jester, young man Of excellent chnt-
acter.
FruH.-rhe fruit promises as the season ad
yhntu' to be very abundant Strawberries now
done ON rs 10 market, were never 81 abundant
and arg, au1 got down ut the time to the ow
price OF six cchts per quart. Raspberrics prom
Use to be quite as plentiful Cherries may he
aid to festoon the boughs, the lunches OF green
I nit hang p such quantities. Apples AMI
peaches are also plentiful; g1oseb rrie-, black
berries etc, appear to have been touched b. Iht
wand OF Ceres or some other deity Of the frnillu
| year
A GERMAN CoMPANY.-Capt. Robert Wagner
I has opened Recruiting flee NJ the corner Of
/ Fourth and Madison Streets, for the purpose q
raising company Of Germans for The Fourtl
Delaware Regiment Capt Wagner served nnt
years in the nrmy in Germany under Gen
Seigel, was engaged in eleven battle. and was
twice wounded IN fight which took place II
that county on the l7lh OF June, 1912 Cu /
Wagner is thorough ,aoticiau, and 5ur Ger
man friends wishing 10 serve in this war for III,
prpsetyat on Of their adopted country, wonli III
well to call at the rendezvous OF Captain Wae
ner and enroll their names.
RELIGIOUS DlscouRsE-The Rev. q
+. Wiswell, will, by special request, de
liver religious Discourse before th
members of Columbia Lodge No, 2G
1. o. o. f., on next Sunday evening, Il
the Central Presbyterian Church. com
mencing at O'Clock Seats will be re
served for the Lodge. The members o
the Lodge and Order generally are EN-
joined 10 be punctual in their attendanc
at the Hall, at half-past seven o'clock, t,
proceed to the church in body
PAYMENT or TAxEs.-The undersigned Re
eriyer OF City Taxes, will he Mt the Guy Hall o
mi after the first day OF July, 1867. tetwee
he hours of s o'clock aud II in the lnorninl
aud from to in the afternoon, Tor the pul
pose Of receiving Taxes. a deduction If iy
per cent. is nude on all Taxes puid in July e.
All paid in August and up 10 the day ot cectio
the face Of the bill must he paid, aud after tn.
date five per cent. will he added to the bill
, EDWARD 4. TAYLOR.
June 2I-2m. Receiver Of Taxes
HAIL SToRM-The upper part Of Christian
Hundred was visited on Tuesday niaht With
iciy severe hail storm, The rain poured dor
ID torrents, e,e ling the wheat flat to the grouu
oFl washing the roads aud fields very badly
Ntw PosT GFFIcE-The Post Oflise Drpar
mcut has established m Office at Drakyncvil.,
lhuruughiare Neck, Appoquin lunjfe,
New Castle Comfy, Delaware Thus Deakyl
IS the Post Master. A rost Office hns been bui
y needed in that section oil improving country
: Heir TO MEcHAstss. The Ph4ta,lslphi.
Wilmington aud Baltimore Railroad ColaDat
have expended during the last yenr, for new WI
40 the road nnd Tor new cars aul eng mes oye
s9l, 900. The lumber Of locomotives on th
roahis 20, and of all kinls, ga, Of which %
are passenger cars.
| CELEnRATION-The citizens OF Laurel purpos
i celebrating the Fourth OF July by approtiat
ceremonies. The Laurel brass band viii be
alicl dance.
: The SsHooL ASSESSMENT for the year lsG
c ip completed and filed in the citice of the u4i
~ Vie City Council, for public inspection. ri
lity Council will sit to hear appeals lrom sa
S asaessmert' on Sltur lay evening, June 18th,
y .louk j MARIs.
Clerk Of the City Council
NJ. D,-pr. ". II. Bendere. late OF Phiihde
+ pbla, has opened an office for consultation
English, French and German, No. Ga2 King 81
> ia tins city The afflicted should call ani s
t, him,
= JUST RECEIVED, several large lots of nj
Goods from New York auctions, in Silks, i
tanes aud fine English lriuis ut prices to 81
the times, also, one large lot of hleached NIu
: lns, yard wide at cents per yard, and
other goods in proportion A fiue lot of hla
II silks, high Lustre aud wide, v,ry low Go
@ stantly receiving job lots of Embroidery, ehcnp
thnn ever. Black Velvet Ribbons all widths
tlsh H'"uhsi bhyhueTei thmDHc NhhesOn
h striped and plaid Muslins constantly on hand.
i Ladies Balmora, Spring and summer skil
u the hest in Delaware at the price JOINS ON
e Market street, 4th door below Fourth stree
Wilmington, De aware.
If ONEIL's cheap fancy and staple Dry Goo
Store, No. 3l3 Market Street, Wilmingtt
l. Delaware, four doors below Fourth street.
is Keeps constantly on hand general sssortml
= Of everything in the Dry Goods line, as che
~ AZ can be found any where else, The finest