Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-01
FlRrH WARD.
Council-rhilip Mcdowell.
luspector--Sninuel Il, Thomson.
Assistant - John b. Dow aing.

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VoliNd Pt tcgs To-DAY.-The following are
the places Of holding the election in tho several
Wa,ds, to-day. Polls open between the hours
II and O'Clock and closs at Z o'clock.
First Ward, nj the house Of Richard X. Jones,
corner OF Second aud Tatnal streets
Second Ward, Odd Fellows Hail. Third and
King streets.
Third Ward, first precinct, At the corner Of
Sixth and Orange streets.
Second precinct. Lafayette Hotel, Ninth and
Shipley streets.
Fourth Ward, first precinct, nj the City Hall.
Second precinct at Louis II Coxe's office,
Seventh street, between Poplar and Lombard
Fifth Ward, at Howard Croaslale's hotel
King street. between Thirteenth and Fourteenth.
CorPERnEAn TiCRgr.-The Copperheads held
n meeting on Tuesday evening last, and appoint
ed committee to confer in relation to the sub
jcct of nominating city ticket. The commit
tee, after consultation, resolved that it was pro-
per to make nominations, and called meeting
on Thursday evening for that purpose. The
following candidates were selected
For Mayor, John Aikin Alderman, Thomas
b. Gibson City Treasurer, Johu C. Cole; As.
SCISSOR, Josiah s. Mccall
FirN Wara-Couucil, Henry Dleyer In
spector, John G. Gaus; Assistant, Ralph
Mccall.
Second lIdsd.--Council. Albert Thatcher, for
three years, John McCaullcy for one year; lu-
spector, Nyin G. Miller; Assistant, John
Mcdonnell
Third WWL--Council, Charles Gooding,-
let Precinct-lnspector, John G. Croshy As
sistant, John II, Moore. I'll rrccnct-Inspec-
tor, Thomas C. Chandler; Assistant Henry
Fleming.
foU54A Waya,-Council, Michael lIdrrity-
lst Prccinct-lnspeotor, James NJ, Wason AS
sistnnt, James Kane. III l'recinct-lnspector,
Samuel Sayers; Assistant, George Maeec.
FM WNa.--Council, VIM Mcdonnell; In
spcctor Samuel b. Foreman Assistant, Joseph
linuglimnn
u. s. GENERAL HospIrAL.--The following
changes have taken placo Mt the U. S. General
Hospital in this city since our last report.
Retarncd 10 Daty-2d Lieutenant Samuel H.
Jones, 95th Pa. Sergeant David $. Riggs, D,
lst Del; Corporal Joseph Craig, F, 1st Del
Charles Carlin, D. LIST Del William Campbell,
j, lst Del Thomas f. HOlowell, X, LIST Del
John Edwards, +, lst Dell Wm W. S. Davis,
II, LIST Del; James Lang, A, lst Del; George
W. 0sgoOd, q, lst Dell Isaac rparks d, lst
Del; Joshua 9, Arts, D, lst Del; John Mclin-
sey. f, 1st Del; Michael G. Morton d, 18th
N. J, Philip Dougherty, C, lat Del; John q.
Barnett, i. LIST Dali James Leonard Z, u Del 4;
Gilbert II Doughty, G, 4th N. ]. Cavalry Thos
Bishop, n, 18th N. j.; James Geraghty, B, lst
Del George NJ Justison II, lst Del; Smith
Clarkson, /, lth N. J VIM II. Draper II,
1st Del Henry Mccartney, d, lst Del Adam
Urban l. 18th N. j. Lewellin 7. Davis, D, list
Del; John $. Mollolt, @, Eth Va. Peter Bnx-
= ter A, lst Dl Jeremiah $. Ayers II, lst Del ;
? Benjamin s. Wood, /, 18th N j. 4; Corporal
Joshua Green, c, lst Del; Hugh Gilbraith, f,
I'd Del Alopzo Hayes, G, lst Del; Corporal
William II. Pyle, B, l-t Del; Andrew j. Reed
Il, lst Dell Andrew Hill, c, lat Del John
iIardesty, A, 1lh Va. Francis AlcCnulley II .
lst U S. Artillery; Samuel Cassiday D, 18th
N. J. John kinsler, q, ID Del; Wm. Lackey
LIST Del. Battery Abel Brcar, Let Dsl, battery ;
John Burke
, QUARTERLY MEETING The quarterly meeting
, Of the colorel people in connection with the
African Union Church. took place in this city
on Sunday last. There was n large number Of
A colorcd persons present from all parts of the
State, Some years ago, this was very impor-
tant event, and a source Of considerable profit
r. to our merchants. Thousands Of persons from
the adjoining States wculd come hither, aud
purchase hundreds of dollars worth of goods
| Our wise Democratic Solons. however, thought
il q horrible crime 10 permit these innocent iu-
offensive people to bring their money to Will
+ mington TO spend, and consequently passed
law which debars them from coming here ut all
We hope such nonsen7ical enactments will soon
| be wiped from the statutce Of Delaware.
t Nor TO BE ALLOWED. The Baltimore A,aeri-
, can says "A statement was taken from nh ex.
. change paper a few days since to the effect TINT
four or five hundred of the rebel prisoners at
~ Fort Delaware had taken the oath Of allegiance.
and were mustered into Col Tevs' cavalry regl
! ment. 1t is learned that Immediately ou the fact
H becoming known to the Secretary of War he an
nullel the whole proceeding, aud directed that
u the new recruits should be scattered among
s various regiments. 1t was apprehended that SC
large body of men hitherto nmical to the
United States Government, would prove danger-
,f Gus il permitted to be in one regiment in more
than one respect and if they were captured by
= the Rebels there would be II certainty of theii
= not being treated us prisoners of war, but exc
cuted ms deserters.
T., REJoIcING.-About noon, on Friday, the alo
~ ri0us Intelligence was received in this city, thn
t the flag of freedom waved in triumph over III,
- ruins of Sumter, and the rebel stronghold, For
y Wagner Ind been blown up. Immediately flag
= were displayed in all parts of our city the bell
ii on the City llHll engine houses and workshop
were rung cannon fired, fire crackers exploded
IL and our loyal people united in general rejoicing
e. over the event. In the evening, salute of on
hundred gus was fired. under the auspices of
ie rumber OF our Union loving citizens.
SESDiEG THEM FonwAUn.- first detach-
nent Of drafted men from this State, number
rug twcnty-nine, was sent TO Washington, OIL
Saturday morning last. They were under tn
OF charge OF guard commanded by Capt Postles
C. They will ho assigned to the Delaware regiment
nc by Gen. lieintzelmau, Ga Saturday evening
b. another detachment of cnlorcl men were sent
20 Philadelphia. They appeared to be in goo
in spirits.
he DgcEAsEp.-A member of Company A, Fift
g. Delaware Volunteers named James Meany die
or at his residence in sixth street, between Spruc
til and Church, in this city, on Thursday last fron
ng disease contracted while at Fort Delaware Iii
hs remains were Inferred at New Castle on Satur
ms day last. He was much respected for his man
re amiahle qualities, and his death will be deepl
regretted. He leaves u wife and five childre
to mourn his loss.
re STEAMSHIP CLiNToN.--The steamship Clinton
Is- huilthy Harlan IIollingsworth & Co., of thi
on city, for Morgan of New York, took her Jennr
as ture for Philadelphia, on Sunday morning iast
ed from whence she will repair to her place Of des
pd tination, in short time She is a beautifu
nd model Of workmanship, and reflects credit o
IN her builders
~, SINKING OF ScHooNER-Loss or LIFE =
lis The Cecil Democrat says:-During the heav
gale on Tuesday night last the schooner Pursu
laden with coal, sunk at her anchorage Opposit
O. Simmons wharf, Ilayre dc Grace. Cnptai
a. Iravcrs, his wife anl two other persons wer
e, drowncd. Their bodies were recovered on Wed
nesday morning.