Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


LOCAL AFFAIRS.
EPI1oNF OF BrslNrss ANn Personal INTEL.
committee of the Board Of
Public Education of this city, will hold an
examination Of candidates for teachers Of
the Public Schools in this city, ou saturday,
the 9th of September next, at . o'clock, A.
VI at School House No. |, corner Of Sixth
and French streets.
The Fall and Winter sessions of The Tree
mont Seminary. Norristown Pa, for young
men and boys. will commence on the 18th oi
september.
Every farmer in Delaware should read the
advertisement Of Dixon Shnrpless ~ Co..
No 40 South Wharycs Philadelphia 1t
will be found in another column, and inter
ests them.
nr. William Wolfe Of Milton, commits.
stoned surgeon for Sussex Comfy under the
enrolling act, by Governor BnMon. has de-
clined the appointment.
stephen Aydelott Of Baltimore Hundred,
has resigned the appointment Of enroler for
that Hundred.
Major John oorden Of Georgetown, has
been commissioned commandant for Sussex
County of the enrolled men The commits
sion was first sent TO Nathaniel Jacobs OF
y. W. Fork Hundred, who declining the
Governor made the appointment as above
Wesley Smith. OF North West Fork Hun.
dred, has been appointed Commissioner for
Sussex County,
John c. Hazard, of Milton, has been re-
commended 10 the War Department ioi
Provost Marshal.
On Thursday afternoon week last, an al
fray took place between some parties on the
camp ground in Ross woods. Sussex County
The disturbance grew ont of political dis
cussion in which bitter words ended in
knock down and the head Of one Of the par
lies getting cut.
The dwelling house in the tenure of Davi
Matthews, and owned by Cyrus q. FOoks, i
lIagsboro Hundred. Sussex County, wa
burned to the ground on Wednesday mOrl
ing week last. The occupants were aslee
, at the time the fire broke out. and barrel
escaped with their lives, nothing was save
except two beds. leaving the unlortunal
d family quite destitute
n Dealers in fertilizers will please bear
:. mind the superior qualities of Moro Phillip
Super Phosphate of Lime Read his q,
yertisement in today's issue.
Miss Mclean will resume the duties
her school onthe 10th inst.
Read the advertisement of Edward Wats(
" Co. in another column.
The Democrats Of Georgetown llundre
Sussex County, have nominated Joseph
Marvel for Inspector ard Cornelius &. lla
for Assessor.
Is The Democrats OF BrOadkiln HundrC
@. Sussex County, have nominated Nathan
7. Neazey for Inspector and VIM Walk
e. for Assessor.
or Col. Andrews who was on Il visit to Il
al city has returned to his regiment,
Il 1 ! /
lis been appointed commandant of the miit
he and Dr, j. NJ. Cardeza. examining physici
l.. for New Castle County by Governor III
II" ton.
les On Monday last, Capt. Watson rorwart
,,t about twenty recruits from this city 10
MP the ranks Of the LIST Delaware at Snnc
AT Newark we learn that 81 300 has b,
subscribed for the relief III the families
'e volunteers from White clay Creek HI
I'VE dred
he PFNNsylvANA MmwAM AcADEMY.--'
Al have received Il neatly printed circular
the Pennsylvania Military Academy,
rec West Chester, under the management
ire. onr former -townsman Col. Theod
Hyatt. The academic year comm aces
MS Thursday, September 4th. This insltui
the is under the patronage Of some of the
.;ol, gentlemen in Pennsylvania, and the cot
Of instruction embraces all that is necess
We to fit the student for any profession in
The The location is in one Of the most hea
~ localities III the Middle States. and
'"V buildings were erected al q great cost
the are especially adapted to the purposes
do which it is used 1t has fine onportun
for the exercise Of his talents in the mill
drills construction ol Notifications and O
To- works of practical engineering. The (,
.. ty is composed ot gentlemen thoroughly
~ qnainted With the rudiments they are ca
to impat to the scholar. We commend
Academy to the patronage Of all
wareans who desire 10 send their sons
the home 10 he educated,
ern RESUMED BUSINESS. II. Springer
resumed business at the old stand, No.
o"' Market street, in this city, as agent for
Will manufacture of Venetian, Parlor and q
bis her Blinds lie also keeps on hand au
sale all kinds of Window Shades and al
H. teuances, together with Trimmings
S of Skirts, Picture Frames Ne Mr.. Spr
ana has had many years experience in the
"''V ness and we feel confident that those
: ." bestow their patronage on him will re-
+ the entire satisfaction. His stock is large
rUa. varied, and purchasers may rely upon
-" "'' suited at low prices
the FRANZ LEsLIE's MoSTHLY.-With il
til as castomed regularity, the September nu
sSy with iI is beont"l asbon ' plotes o npd %ur ~
from structions in making ladies dresses, i
co 4 dresses, &c., in the latest and most app
% 80 styles. 1t also contains number OF el
sure, lishments of scenes and notable places, y
alton give it nnch interest TO the reader; be
heap Goun. o' 70 eHgeev 5e nwey m
,eous ure hour, and afford at the same time a
remuneration for the moments TINS S
by the instruction it imparts.
ings. LARGE BunDrNG.--Messrs Pusey,
itiOn & Co. are having an addition built to
later present large establishment, corner OF
T the lar and Water streets. 1t will be 90
feet, and one story of 70 OF 30 feet in he