Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


resolution was passed requiring the COM
missioners of Sinking Fund to give security in |
the sum of $1,000.
The street committee reported in favor of flag |
ing at the corner OF 9Th and Windsor streets, as
asked for by Thomas NJ. Cam and Others.
The committee on Public Buildings reported
that it was not ia the power Of Council TO lease
the wharf at the foot Of Walnut street to the
Railroad Company for 80 years, but they had
executed lease for ten years the period pre-
scribed by law.
Lamps were directed to be placed in Curlett
between Spruce and Church. and on Lombard
street. The Council agreed to take charge OF
the lamp in front of the Hanover Street Church,
and pay for the gas which it may consume.
The committee on Fire Companies report that
the Council had no power to make the usualap
preparations, as the fire companies had declined
10 accept the net providing for the appointment
of FIRE wardens, passed at the late session of the
Legislature. If the fire companies wish their
annua! appropriation they must elect delegates
to a convention and appoint wardens The mat
ter was referred back to the committee with
instructions to procure the opinion OF the City
Solicitor.
The committee on petition of ]. C. Patterson
and the Agricultural Society, in regard to OPEN
ing streets, were continued.
4 portion OF the drawing for the new map Of
the city was exhibited, and proposition to va
cate portion of 10Th street running through
the property OF Mr.. Lowering, was made by Mr..
ilollingrworth, on account of the narrowness Of
the square formed by it. Mr.. Virgins was au.
thor zed to draw the map in such way that the
streets may be vacated as proposed on procuring
the passage of an act by the Legislature.
Mr. Nrbeker reported that the bills for equip
ping volunteers had been returned, with the
remark that there were not funds, aud he OBJ
served that the Legislature was the proper place
to make application The committee was cou-
tinued.
Ga motion of Mr.. llorner resolution was
adopted requiring the street commissioner 10
give five days notice to property holders of curb
lng and paving required, prior to having work
done
The President appointed j. W. Day, E. T.
Bellah, Eli Told, + j, IIorner, and A. Hollings.
worth to report members for Board OF Health
Petitions were received asking lamp to be
placed At the corner of Sixth and Adams sts
Various receipts from the city Treasurer were
read, acknowledging the payment to him of
various sums OF money, amounting in the aggre.
gate to about 81, $40 9S.
Richard g. Cooper was reelected City Audi
tor for the ensuing year.
number of bills were reported correct, and
orders directed to be drawn for them.
Adjourned
PREACHERS ASSOCIATION. The Wilmington
District Preachers Association will meet ut AS
bury NJ. Z. Church, Wilmington, Delaware, on
the second Tuesday of May, 1862, at lOB o'clock,
A. NJ.
The following is the order of exercises:
J. Personal Ministry of Christ. Jos, Cook
:. TRANSPORTATION of Christ l.. Chambers.
3 Distinction between Lawful and Unlawful
Amuscmsnts. d. George.
a. The Two Friends, David and Jonathan
Joseph Dare.
o The Nature and Office of Angels. John
Allen.
g. The Sabbath and its Relation to the Wei
fare OF Our Country. W. II. Elliott
.. How it is that we are Saved by Faith, and
Rewarded by Works. Joseph smith.
g. Discussion. What is the True Object of
Life? 7, G Murphy, james Hand, R. Ii. Pat.
tison, W. Rink, W. j. Paxsou, and A. Black
y The Importance of knowledge of Sacred
PhlloOgy to the Christian Ministry W ].
Paxson
TO- What is the Teaching of the Bible in re-
gard to Satan, ] Pastoifeld.
w. What is Conscience, and What is its Au.
thotity in Relation to Human Conduct? WIN.
Rink.
u. Exposition of lst Cor. IL: 81. w. w.
McNlichael.
H. Frics.
"a History, Use, and Abuse of Money. j.
W. Arthur.
10. History Of the Philadelphia Conference
(3d paper) George W. Lybrand.
III. Discussion. What are the Teachincs Of
Scripture in regard to the Second Coming of
Christ; Joseph Mason, Geo. W. LybrAnd. Il
Montgomery, John Allen, W. II. Elliott, and w
W. McAlichaol u
u. The Philosophy of Habit. I. C. Murphy.
~ The Two Sisters Martha and Mary II.
II. Bodine
10 Review of Baudare on Extempore Speak
ing. I, Montgomery
20 Human Influence. R. H. Pattison
~ The PioprietY of Holding Fairs and Fes-
tiVals for the support of Religious Objects
James Hand
~. His Call to the Ministry. Josepb Dare
Smith. ''''pA
Opening Sermon Tuesday evening at IA
O'Clock. The Difficulties and Eucouragements
OF the Christian Ministry. W. H. Elliott AL.
Ieruate, ], o, Murphy
l. The members of the Association removed
from the District, will try and be present at the
meeting,
IL Brethren recently appointed to the Dis
lrict are specially invited
III Let all make an effort to be present.
". Those who cannot attend will please
notify G. HILL, Wilmington, bel
Il. W. LYBaAND, Secretary.
BRAVE DELAwAREANs KILLsD.-The Pepipsu.
lar News and Advertiser, says:-Willam Dodd
young man lately from Sussex county, Del,
anu Il sou OF Moses Dodd was killed in the bat-
Tie AT fittsbnrg Landing, on Monday 9Th of
April, lie was in the lth Indiana Regiment.
we might mention in this connection, that
Benjamin Harrington, from Milford. who we
some time since stated was severely wounded by
] MI 80 l,.El IL
| uurlng the bOmbardment Of Fort Henry. Tenn
has since died from the effects Of his wounds -
he was kindly cared for at the hospital of the
Fort, after it was taken, but his Injuries were
such us to render the efforts of the medical al
tendants unavailiug. lie lived long enouOb
however, 10 sec the honored flag he fought m
der trlumphantly hOisted over the Fort that had
been so long disgraced by the presence Of the
usurpers Rag"
SALE OF ALDERNEY CATTLE-A large sale of
/ Alderney cattle took place on Thursday after
noon, at the farm of MIR. T. S. Cavender. at Ed.
dington, about three miles above Torresdale.-
NJ Thomas y Sons were the auctioneers
Among the cattle sold were the following: The
imported Guernsey COW Cherry, years old sold
Tor Sl2o COW Flora, years old, also imported.
brought Sla2 90; and one Of the Biddle stock
sold for Se2 81. An imported Jersey COW sold
Tor S9f 1U' a COW out of an imported Jersey
COW, brought Sll5-and an Alderney cow 4
years old, realized the sum of $50. A heifer
call ny an Imported Guernsey bull brought SllO.
seven heiter calves were sold at prices yaryinO
from $50 to S57, and six hull calves. at from
SO to S27 each. according to fancy. The entire
lot numbered 30, and the bidding was quite
spirited 4N''N
oRpINATIoN.-The Rev. Wilmer s. Elsey, was
ordained to Elders Orders Of the NJ. Il. church,
last Sunday aiternoon, in Eaion Church. corner