Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-12-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

and Wilmington Railroad Company, hnve de
cared n dividend of three aAd halt per cent |
for the last six months, payable on and after
the % jay of January next
A meeting of the stockholders of the VIII |
mington and Philadelphia Turnpike Company, |
will be held at o'clock, p. IN, on tue 9th of
January next, at the hotel of Brooke I. Turner,
for the election of Managers to serve the en.
suing year
MILITARY FUNERAL,-Wm. II II Higgins. of
Company G, Of the lst Regiment Delaware Vol
unteers, was buried IN the Asbury NJ. L Church
Cemetery, yesterday afternoon, with military
honors. He was wounded in the foot ut Freder
cksburg, so badly as to reuder amputaiion
necessary. lie was removed 10 the hospital at
Washington, when tetanus ensued, from which
he died. The military escort consisted of q
squad Of the First Delaware Cavalry, under the
command of Sergeant D. c, Clark, and squad
If couvaescent soldiers, belonging to the First
Delaware Regiment aud also detachment de.
tailed to perform the military houors at the grave
commanded by Sergeant Thompson Col J.
W. Andrews Capt. Crossley, Lieuts. Alexander,
Jones, Sparks, aud Gawhrop, were in the fune-
raj Cortege The baud formerly connec ed with
the LIST Delaware was in ATTENDANCE aud played
a sad dirge as his remains were borne along to
their last resting place The military escort
was under the command OF Lieut.. Stdham, Of
the Fourth Delaware.
PROCEEDINGS OF CouECiL.-The Council met
on Thursday evening.
The President appointed Messrs. Pusey and
lIorner q committee to inquire whether Job II
Jackson tue member elect from the Second
Ward. in place Of Eli Todd decelse was 1ual
fled to sit us member of Council After re-
firing a brief period they reported favorably,
aud Mr.. jackson appeared, and after being
sworn, took bis seat
The finance committee reported that they had
ordered from the Bank note company the ad.
ditioual sum of 500, 900 in city drafts
The street committee reported that the priyi-
lege had been granted to W. j. Jones to open
Shipley street for the purpose Of draining his
cellar
The account current Of the street commissioner
for the month of November was reported correct,
as was also tue report of the Superintendent of
the water works for the same month
The watering committee reported that water
pipes had been extended in Lord street East of
Spruce, to supply six frame houses erected by
Robert Mills
The committee on ordinances reported that
the printing was completed and copies of the
book were upon the desks Of the members. A
portion of the work being yet in the binders
hands, tho committee reserved their final report
till another meeting.
On motion Of Dir. Wilson, Bishop Lee and
Judge Hall were permitted to present a memo
rial from the Board Of Public Education, asking
for additional mesns To provide for the accom-
modatiou Of greater number OF children, partic-
ularly in the primary department ns the schools
were not adequate to meet the demands of our
population. which continue to Increase Mt the
rate Of ] 900 per year. They gave an interest
| ing history of the establishment Of the present
system OF education, the erection ofschoo houses.
concluding with brief summary of the number
of school houses, and pupils, and asked for the
appropriation of Sl2. 900 for the erection Of one
or more school edifces, which would accommo-
date at least 800 more pupils.
On motion OF Mr.. Pusey the memorial was re-
ferred to the committee on education, with in
structiou to report n bill TO be presented to the
Legislature, authorizing the loan askel for.
The proceedings of town meeting held laal
Saturday evening, at which the proposition of
widening Delaware Avenue, was approved, was
read and ordered to be filed.
E. I, Bellah offered an ordinance providing
for the additional issue Of city drafts amounting
to $4,000, which was read first and second
time.
Mr. Bellah also offered an ordinance making
appropriations for the expense Of the city for the
year 1868, amounting in the aggregate to SO
49G,5O. 1t was read a first aud second time.
An ordinance was read granting Capt C. II.
Gallagher permission to erect frame stable on
the vacant lot below Ninth street. hptwosa Ship.
lev and Ora.e--s accommodate the horse.
"l,en are needed for the ambuances to he nsoi
at the U. s. Hospital. 1t was read first and
second time. ''' "uu
A petition was received from Mr.. speed askino
the right OF way through the city for the Inde.
pendent Telegraph Company which is now heinz
extended from Poland, Me, to Washington. Il
to act. p0"e'
On motion of Mr.. Bartram. the use of thai
Hall was granted to the Water-witeh Fire Com,
pany ior iour days longer for their fair.
A bill was received from the American Rart,
Note Company Of 81 $50 II for engraving plates
and striking OF city drafts. p'4's'
petition was received asking the payino oi
West -"'""' auu
A list of fines. forfeitures, and pepoltiss in
| poseu at the recent session of the MAYORS Court
was read. SOui''
Ar' Hayes offered resolution 10 favor of dis
streets. 'ue
list OF oil the productive property of the cty
was read, showing the annual receipts from the
same to S4,60j79. ''
inc ordinance changing $500 from the Incl.
uenlal account to the appropriation for Fire Com
panies was read third time and passed bv a
vote of II ayes to my.
various receipts from the city treasurer were
read acknowledging the payment to him of yari .
Gus sums OF money.
number of bills were reported correct and
orders directed to be drawn.
DIsoHARdED.--We are informed that Orderlv
sergeant, Thomas Chambers, of Companv 4
iSt Delaware Regiment, who was badly wound
ed IN the leg at the battle Of Autietam, has been
ulscharged, and has arrived at Newark, Del,
Where he Will remain until he il fully reeovered
ms wound is very painful aud heals SLOWLY and
u Is supposed that it will be several months he
lore he will he able to walk without the nij nf
cfutches. Mr.. Chambers enlisted in tho tbree
months service asa private in Company A. and
was soon promoted to lth Corporal; and in atont
one month was made 81 Sergeant Uoon re-.
organizing The company, he was appointed Or.
dery Sergeant by the lamented Watson. which
position he held TO the satisfaction of bis on
eers up to the timc of being struck down hy the
oullet OF the enemy, whilst nobly performing his
duty IN defence Of the honor Ut his counfrg,s
nag Mr. Chambers is q printer by professon
lie also served in the Mexican war. and did
good service. He has our best wishes for NJ
speedy recovery ''N' ''' H's
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