Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPIToME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
LlaENoE Robert W, Reynolds, Sr.. promi-
nent politician of the Democratic school, died
very suddenly, OF appoplexy, at his late resi-
dence near Willow Gro,c, Del, on the morning
of the 10th inst.
Thq new Hall of Philodemic Lodge, l, o. o. f.,
at Dover, was dedicated GU last Thursday eve
ming, NJ. W. Grand Master, Jacob Y. FUulk, off
datiug. The Lodge is in very prosperous
coHdition,
1t is stated that the ehinplasters issued by
Geo. W. Willin, Of Georgetown, Del, have been
counterteited The genuine notes have the im-
print of " Duross Bros, Phlada,," while the
countorfeits are marked az printed by Duross,
Pr. Phila.
At meeting of Company c, Fifth Regiment
Delaware Volunteers, held on Thursday evening,
Lieut. Samuel L. Rogers was elected Captain,
in place of Richard Is. duncan, resigned.
The alarm of fire on Friday was caused by
the burning Of chimney in the easterly part
Of our city
On Tuesday last son of Francis W. Hyatt,
residing ia Klunds Court whilst playing with
some boys, slipped and fell, injuring himself SO
seriously that he was attacked with commissions
the same evening, which continued at intervals
until the next afternoon, when death put an end
10 his sufferings. II was subsequently ascer-
tained that his right side WAS hurt, and that his
death was caused by modification ensuing.
On Wednesday evening last the employees in
the leather manufactOry of Col. MoComb, who
are members OF Company C, 9Th Delaware Re-
giment, presented each of the Lieutenanis-
Samuel L. Rogers and John Taylor-who work
at the same establishment, with splendid swords.
The affair came off in the parlor over George II
Robnson's confectionery, in this city. The
presentation speech was made by Wm J. EnOs,
| which was responded to on behalf of the reel
pients, by Robert Cooper.
! DR.. David H. Houston who has been the eff
cient Surgeon of the Second Delaware Regiment
since its formation, has recently been appointed
Chief Medical Officer, of Major GEN. Hancock g
Division, in the Army of the Potomac.
Gu Wednesday, the Provost Guard of New
York city, arrested a deserter from the Third
| Delaware Regiment, named Burton Hood, who,
after deserving, shipped Mt Georgetown, Del, as
a deck hand on the schooner John Ponder, Capt.
N. DOrman. The custom-house officers at
Georgetown, learning of the matter, forbade the
captain leaving the port, but lie disobeyed and
started for New York. A telegram 10 Mr.. Dra-
per, the Marshal, anticipated his arrival, and
upon the schooner reAchiug that port she was
boarded by two special officers, who nrsesIei
Hood and conveyed him to the Park Barracks in
handouts.
Second Lieutenant f. R. Duke, of the Second
Delaware Regiment is among the officers order
ed to appear before General Ricketts, Board ut
Washington, and make satisfactory defence
against the charges preferred for deseriiOn.
John Baf Of the Second Delaware Regiment,
a prisoner at Richmond died on the 10th OIL
January.
the ordinances of the city of Wilmington
have been revised, rearranged, and published in
a neat book form. Copies will be sold At 25 per
cent less than COST on application to the Clerk
OF the City Council, at his Office in the City Hall
George W. KOrsneT, will sell at public sale, on
his farm near McDonough, Del, on the 9th oil
March next, at 10 o'clock, n. m, his personal
property.
Jnmes Conner No. 237 Market Street, returns
his thanks to the public for the liberal patronage
he has received, aud invites their attention TO
his large stock of Saddles, Harness, Trunks,
Whips, Collars, Vaises, Carpet Bags, &c. We
would advise our friends wanting anything il
his line to give him call. Mr.. Conner fully
understands his business, employs none but the
best materials and good woIkmen and purchas-
,'rs may rely on getting good article.
John G. Tweed, on the premises, offers to rent
a Blacksmith shop in West street between Front
an.' Second See advertisement
| cad the advertisement headed rMoulders
Wante +" in another colu,nn.
The spring mandatory Of the late firm OF
McDauirl& & Horner, on Third street, near Spruce
was sold at public sale on Friday last, TO Vim.
Bright anl' Henry F. Finuegan, for S2,5OO
The late firm of Stauffer & Harley, dealers in
Watches, JeN'elry, Silverware, ETC., Of 622 Mat
ket Street, Philadelphia, so long and favotably
known-has BEEN dissolved. Mr.. Jacob Harley,
one of the late firm is now carrying on the
business, at the old stand. See his adv.
The heaviest SNOW storm of the season COM
menoed about midnight on Saturday and cou-
tinued with unabated fury until Sunday evening,
the wind blowing a perfect hurricane from the
Northeast The snow drifted, and in many places
persons we're compelled to use the shovel to
remove the huge embankment which blocked up
their pavement.