Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPIToME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL.
LI0gNcE.-A Horse and Carriage was stolen from
the stable of Mahlon Mercer, in New Garden
Township on the night Of the 9Th inst. Also, a
Buffalo Rohe Whoever will return them to the
owner or give information that will lead to their
recovery and the detection Of the thief will he
literally rewarded. See advertisement.
Sealed proposals will he received at the Depn
" Quarlermaster Generals Office, Philadelphia,
until the 18th inst, at l2 o'clock, IN, for the
erection and completion Of military Hospital
at the corner Of Ninth and Thtnall Streets, in
this city. See advertisement in another column
John G. Patterson, ESQ., Trustee, will sell at
Public Vendne, on the premises, on Thursday
the 9th of February next, 70 Lots, bounded BY
Fourth street, Fifth street. Monroe street and
jackson street.
The Trustees of the Poor of New Castle Co.
will meet at the AmahOuse, at 10 O'Clock, a. M,
on the 2Sth inst
VIM C, Woods, No. 202 Market street, inyites
the attention of his friends and the public gene
rally TO his large variety af splendid Stoves
which he is selling at very low prices. Mr..
Wood has had n number of years experience in
the business, and purchasers may rely on getting
good article. Give him a call
In consequence of increased expenses and the
tax levied by the Government, the Blacksmiths
of this city, have raised the prices for Shoeinc
tiaing columns.
+, Chandler has purchased the interest of
Darlington Brother, in the store at the corner
OF Second and Market Streets, and has now on
hand good assortment of fresh Groceries. AL
so, Cakes. Contections &c, which he is selling
at the lowest market prices Mr.. Chandler Il
worthy of the patronage of the public, and we
commend his store to the attention of our citi-
Eens generally.
DANIEL DoUGHRRTY's LgcTURE.-We again
call the attention Of our readers to the lecture by
MIR. Dougherty. "The People, should all attend
ana see what he has to say about them. One
thlng we Know, Mr.. Dougherty has sprung from
the people," is in full sympathy with them.
and has gift of eloquence which will enable
him to do justice to his subject, as we'll as ia
delight and instruct his audience. We trust he
VIII have an audience such as any man would be
proutl to address. We know Wilmington can
furnish such, and now is good opportunity.
LADIES COMMITTEE OF THE DELAWARE STAT.
AssocIATIoH.-The undersigned would respeot
fully acknowledge tue receipt of the followiua
sums during the past month
Miss MI! Elizabeth abs. Elliott, 81,
nI nIl1a W Eihott' loo
Proceeds Of an entertainment given by
G. Mcdonnell, E. Greenmau, L. A.
Gilbert, J. Gilbert NJ. Seeds, and X.
FREEMAN, 1896
Little Girls Aid Society, proceeds of a
Fair, 1as n,
Donation of Delaware State Assoca.
tion, Of n,
Mas. JAMES S. DIoKGRsoN,
'n" - leO@ Treasurer.
The WILMINGTON INSTITUTE SCIENTIFIC LEo
TuREs.-The fifth lecture of the course will b.
given on Thursday, the 22d inst, at 8 P. NJ.
ROBBERY. H. Primroses store, in smvr
ma, was broken open, on Sunday night week
aud robbed of $500 in notes The money wa
open.
RoBBEaY.-A thief effected an entrance int
the shoe store of p. Taggart, in Shipley ST
above Oh, on Thursday night last, by means o
burglars TOOLS and distracted therefrom abou
sou worth Of goods and small sum Of money
No clue has heen received of the robber.
DisNIssED.-Assistant Paymaster Israe
Townsend of this State, has been dismissed from
the service Of the United States