Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
EPIroME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL IETKL
LIGRScE.--liev. James S. Dickerson, Pastor Of
the Second Baptist Church, of this city, admin.
istered the rite Of baptism to three ladies', on
Sunday evening last a large congregation was
present
Henry NJ. Hays has been appointed Posimas-
ter at Cecilton, in place of George B. Penning-
ton. resigned.
On Wednesday last. the shawl Of Or. J. Du-
mott, was stolen from his office, North street,
Elkton, during the doctcr's absence,
Captain Crossley Of the lst Delaware Regi-
ment, has been discharged from the service by
reason Of Surgeons certificate Of disability. lie
returned hume on Wednesday,
L Mortimer Bye purchased on Saturday last,
at pablic sale, ore sixteenth Of the schooner
Ellen Il. smitb, the property of William II.
Pierce, for $500 The real estate Of the latter
gentleman, advertised 10 be sold OF the same
time, was Withdrawn.
beautiful farm containing about 200 aeies
situate about three miles from New Castle and
one from Christana, is offered for SALE For
further particulars apply to Rev. p. Reilly, Will
mingtou, or Mr.. Robert Murtey, New Castle.
John Townsend, will sell at public sale at the
hotel in Midlletown, on Monday, the 9th day of
February next, at II O'Clock, NJ, all that yalua-
BILE Peach and Grain Farm, known % Cheanut
Hill, now in the occupancy of VIM. II. Town.
send, containing l7j acres. Il is situated about
three miles from Middletown.
Read the notice, iu another column, of John
P. Hlyard, Deputy Collector Of U. S. Internal
4 Revenue Of Division No. 4 comprising Chris.
'iana and Drandywine llundreds.
TIE BRASDYwNE RAILRoAD.-At the meet
ing ct the City Council last Thursday evening.
I bill vas submitted TO be laid before the Legisla-
ngiiup botlu IN a,npourar tha
subscribe Sl5O,OOO, aud issue the bonds Of the
city therefor. bearing interest at rate not ex-
I ceeding six per cent. per Rnuum, and to receive
in exchange for the same the bonds Of said Rail-
road Company, secured by first mortgage on IFS
property and franchises provided that bona
ide subscription shall have been first made from
other sources sufficient when taken in connection
Herewith 10 complete one continuous track Of
said railroad from this city 10 the Philadelphia
aud Baltimore Central Railroad, and provided the
bonds shall not be issued un Ill the road has been
finished and put in running order from this city
TO the said Central road. 1t is further provided
that the said subscription shall not be binding
until approved by q majority Of the legal voters
VI the city. resolution approving its pas
sage by the Legislature was adopted by vote Of
II -.
APPOINTMENTS Among the last acts Of Ex-
Governor Burton was the appointment of John
II. Stdhoin ms Lottery Commissioner, vice John
Dale resigned; James II Ray as Justice Of the
Peace in aud for New CAST ls County vice JOSEPH
s. Wheeler, removed; John b. Hall as Notary
! Public for the Citizens Bank at Middletown, vice
John Il. Crouch resigned Robert Lacey Notar,
Public at Miltoni George D. Dickson, Notary
} Public at Dover, in accordance with act Of As
sembly; WIN. DuEIamel, Levy Court Commits
siouer for Kent County, vice Edward X Smith
5 resigned; David Pepper, Levy Court Commits
! uinuar for
l Us required by late act of Assembly.
PROVOST GUARD ARREsrs.-The following
deserters were arrested on Wednesday last:
Delaware.
r John Madison, Company 1 4th Delaware Regi
ment
: Edward C. Smell, belonging to the 9Th Main
a Regiment was arrested by the guard on Frida
i afternoon. lie was left behind by the cars, i
4 consequence Of being intozicated, and being dis
:, orderly in the street was arrested
+ Thomas EdmOndson, arrested by the Guar
n several days ago as deserter from the Thir
y Delaware, will be sent to the Delaware Hospita
p being disabled by lmprudence.
9 Handsome TfsTINosIAL.- In the window {
IT our friend Ferris, matchmaker and iewelei
n corner Of Fourth and Market streets, may b
e seen very handsome testimonial. which it
+ intended by the personal friends of Col. j. W
q Andrews, TO present to that officer. The pre-
d sents consist Of a sword sash and belt, and NJ
d very costly and exquisitely finished. The hill
. OF the sword is of solid silver, lastefully orna
If mented, ou which is engraved the Colonel
i initials and the motto " T. Plurhus Unum." ii,
e, mounting being heavily gold plated. The blad
'r is of the finest polished steel. The Ornamen
D. acabbard is solid silver, with superb gold plate
mluntings, bearing tho impress of the coat ,
arms OF the State Of Delaware and Of the Unite
. States, and n "chick Of the old Blue Hen. b.
meath the first mounting is an unique sivl
plate, with gold border of tasty design, whic
bears the following inscription: 'iPresented
Col. j. W Andrews, 1st Regt Del Vols as
~ testimonial Of the appreciation of his gala
an bearing at Antietam, Sept. 18th, 1862 The
he il also service scabbard Of fine colored etee
with gold plated mounting5. The belt is Turl
= ish morocco artistically decorated and strip
1n with gold bullion, the sash being very fine r
i silk with massive tassels Of the same materi,
:, A Russia leather case, lined with crimson yely,
;" accompanies the present. The whole affair
'lr admirably gotten up, aud evidences great tas
It's and Judgement on Tue part of the committee
&C. gentlemen who superintended its construction.
nj LEcrURR-IIenry W. Morrow will deliver
-, lecture in Hendrickson's School House, in Chr
vi tiana Hundred, on Thursday evening the g
lie inst, commencing at O'Clock, on s'Electricty
ed twill be illustrated with appropriate apparatl
gn WILMIHoTON DESTITUTE The sixth Lectu
ot of the scientific will be given on Thursd
evening next at O'Clock. Subect-HyDB
We NAMIOs.
oy To ARMS To ARMS THE citizen soldier v
he find more deadly foe in the brackish, mud
fly water and damp night air than 10 the most
act termined enemy. HollOway's Pills so purify
'' blood and strengthen the stomach aud bow
en- that the soldier eau endure these bnrdships a
nd still be strong AMI healthy. Only 25 cents !
.ul Box.
es. To LET, the 4th story of Ferris & Garret
od building, suitable for societies. jar. u.23-tf
~, Why ARE THE "GREEsBAcKs" LIKE THE JEW
'iu They are the issue of Abraham, and know !
To their redeemer.