Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-10-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
September 18th, 1862.

MAYORS CoURr.-Mayor's Court was
held in the City Hall yesterday morning,
commencing at ten O'Clock. Mayor Gilpin
and Alderman Adams on the bench. The
Deputy Attorney General, S. NJ. Harring-
ton Jr., being present, prosecuted the fol-
lowing cases
Michael Walters for selling liquor to
miners found guilty in eases, sentenced
to pay $500 and cost in the first case and
$1,000 and cost in each of the two remal-
iug cases.
John Snyder for selling liquor without
license; found guilty in five different cases,
sentenced to pay $1,000 and cost in the
first case and $1,000 and cost for each Of
the other four cases
Sarah Baxter for keeping dscrderly
house at the corner of Ninth and Locust
street found guilty; sentenced to pay
5000 and cost of prosecution.
Mary Jane Lockurman, on two indict-
mcnts for the larceny OF one chicken in
each case valued at fifty cents; found gull
ty; sentenced to pay the fine and restitu-
tion money and cost, to be whipped with
l. lashes in each case and sold on the 10th
inst, to the highest and best bidder
Mary Dandy, for the larceny of one pair
of boots; failed to appear; forfeited her
recognizance.
Leonard Wise ior selling liquor to mi
nors ; found guilty in four eases; fined
$500 and cost in the first caes, and $l0. 90
for each of the remaining eases.
Michael Walters for keeping disorderly
house in Second street near King; found
guilty fined $500 and cost.
Michael Walters for selling liquor with
ont license; found guilty and fined $1,000
and cost.
Leonard Wise for selling liquor without
license; found guilty in two cases fined
$1,000 and cost in the first case and $50. 90
and cost in the second
Adjourned until this morning at nine
clock
UNION COUNTY CoNvENTloN.--T The
friends of the Union Party met at the State
House, in Dover, on Tuesday last, for the
purpose of making out u County ticket
The meeting organized at IL O'Clock, by
the selection of the following officers
irestdent-rhomas Wallace.
ice Presidents Win. Denney, u. c.
lld. Isaac Short, l., G. lid John Down
ham, Dover Ild. John Green, Murderkill
lld. Benjamin Thistlewood, Mispilion
lid
Scrrtary-DaNid j. Murphy
The call for the Delegates to make ont
the County Ticket hcing made, it was
found that each Hundred was fully repre-
sented.
After which the meeting adjourned un.
til halI-past one o'clock.
O'clock, p. M.-The Convention met
pursuant to adjournment,
After some preliminary business, the
Delegates proceeded to ballot for the yari.
Gus candidates, which resulted in the selec.
tion of the following ticket:
Senator's,
Dr. VIM. Cummins, Thos. b. Coursey,
Representatives.,
Nunus II. Coverdale Alexander Frazier
John Woodall, Outen l.. Anderson,
William Walker, Jchu +. Tharp.
Powell Aaron,
&ertD, Coroner.
Nm' II. Hobson, Curtis 5. Dempsey
hery CUNT Commissioners.
Peter 5, Collins, Duck Greek Hundred
John Moore, Little Creek
James Johns, Dover
William 7 Bcswiek, Milford
The Convention having adjourned, i
meeting was Immediately organized in Tho
Count Room by calling Dr. Isaac ,Iump t,
the chair, and appointing Dr. w. Il. Col
lms, Secretary. n Il, Smthels ON bchal
OF the Convention, announced the count,
ticket, which was received with uuboundec
enthusiasm, aud unanimously confirmed b,
the meeting.
Mr.. Smlthcrs was loudly called for, and
appearing, made Il strong and patriotic ad.
dress, which was listened to with marked
interest. George 7. Fisher, DR.. Cummin,
and james II. l4oAand also addressed the
meeting in an able and eloquent manner.
TIE AGRICULTURAL ExHIRGTIoN.-
The Annual Fair Of the New Castle Coun
~ Agricultural Society, commences to-day
at their grounds in this city, and will con
tinuc until Thursday evening. The mana.
gers have made every arrangement ia,
rendering TINS the most imposing exhibl
tlon ever held by the Society 1t is anti
cipated that the amount of stock an thi.
occasion will far exceed that ever befor,
presented. The Tracl; is said to be in ex
cellent ORDER and the best stock of horse
+ in the State will be entered to compete f2l
the premiums To-day at . O'Clock. n. m
q match between the Racking on Paeino
horses, mares or geldings, in harness. besl
z IN 3, will take place Tomorrow at tb,
same hour, match between Trottng stal
lions belonging to residents Of this State
or stations that have made season in thi.
State during the year, mile heats, best 9 n
., m harness, first premium, $50 90 Sc
eond premium, $40 co. At / o'clock nm,
other match between stations in harness
mile heats, best > in 3, with similar premi
ums, will come off On Thursday tber,
Will be two matches, one at 2 O'Clock. n
m, and another at half-past 3 o'clock
1t IS seXpected that there will be fine displa,
} OF the handicrait Of our mechanics ilh,
farmers and their families and our citizen,
should attend the exhibition, as they will
ilnd much there to interest and please them
Go to the Fair
NOMINATION OF INsPEcToRs.-A meet
M Of the Union Party was held in III,
Central Hall, last Friday evening, wher
Joseph Plerson was called to the Chair. anC
John !. MeLear appointed Secretary, afte
which the following gentlemen were nomi
mated for Inspectors to be voted for At III,
Inspectors Election to-day. First Ward
Edward Darlington Second Ward, Joh,
V. Christy Third Ward. lst nrecinct V