Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Hall, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last,
IN which occasion they introduced to our citizens
Com. Foote and Sister, aud Col. Small the
M Hest specimens Of humanity that we 1--we
ever seen, Ccpsing the celebrated Tom Thumb,
in diminu'yenvss Of statue, but equaling, if not
surprising him in point Of intelligence. The
prOdigies ning, dance and perform other amusing
antics, which render the entertainment one
worthy Of public patioua Aside from their
performances, u sight OF these little mortals is
more hau worth the price uf admission. Com.
Fnote is - years DID, 2S inches high, and weighs
% pounds F.; his sister is A years old, II inches
high, weighs l1l pounds aud ia decidedly the
smallest female IN the world and Col. Small is
II years DID, 20 inches high, aud weighs -
pounds In connection with these small spCci
mems OF mankinl, c. Leyallee's Parlor Opera
Troupe appeared at each entertainment, hnd
added much to the general interest. Among the
troupe is Mr.. W. i. Harrison, the removed vocal
st, Numerous Lecturer, DelineatOr, aud Extelu.
pOraneOus Poet, who amused the audiences with
his cxtempOraneOus voca efforts making many
decided hits which never failed to provoke the
loudcst applause. Altogether 1t was n great
"moral exhibition" attended with profit and
pleasure to all. The matinee'a were crowded
with delighted audiences, ON ench occasion We
hope That Messrs. E.luger and Newcomb will ere
ong give our citizens another opportunity
to witness the performances of these intelligent
little beings. We bespeak for them crowded
houses whenever they visit our city.
DRLlaArss.-T following delegates were
elected last Saturday, to represent the Uniou
men of this county, in the State Convention
which meets al Dover, ON Wednesday, the 7th Of
! October, to nominate a candidate for Congress
I'dmmgioa-Georgc S. Hagnny, Sylvester
Ranhati, Joshua 4. lleald, Dir. j. +. Wilson,
Joseph Pyle.
Brddgwmc-Bcfjamiu Elliott, Thos Clyde,
Il. Z. Frame, John Hayes, llanson. Robinson -
Altcruates-lloraoe Mosely, Geo. Thomps III,
Henry White. James Fletcher, Samuel Dixon
Chrsd ddnd--John l.. lntmer, llenry Dupont
James Riddle, Jnnes II lloitecker. Alexander
4 II. Dixon. Alternutos--John King, Samuel r.
Mcdowell, Samuel ?. Chandler, Abner Wood
ward, Jaines Armstrong.
MA Cree6-Lewis Thompson, JAS G Jackson,
Sicuoer Chandler, j. Calvin Hall, S. NJ. Curtis,
Gide Ciag C5erk-Aaron Biker, Edward D.
Porter, Joseph Plllng-, Andrew j Williams,
Aliaham + shannon.
Ndg Cdstie- John \. Aicrdice, Snmutl
Guthrie, John T. Simmons, Hlzock Townsend,
benjamin $. Booih.
Rca LjoH-Juhu G. CLARK, Jr WIN, Jones,
James NJ. Ellison, George u. Money, John c.
Higgins.
FacnIy Jonathan h. Ellison, Merit II.
PaNsom, G,orGc V. llastuga, Samuel Wright,
Mahluu Baton.
81 ncosge-James NJ. Cox, Joseph Cleaver
John c. Norhit, Andrew Eliason, Thomas Me,
Whorier.
Aygo2animM - Thoma, Scott, Jos. Wet,
Robert Derriekson, James " Moore, j. NJ.
RothwcN.
kgNT CouSrY The following named gentle
men wtre e5eetcd delegates 10 tho Union State
Convention from Kent County, on Saturday last.
DUrf Crt8 HuBdrci-Dclegates- VIM
Cuunnns, Enoeh Sprnaucc, VIM T. ColliAs,
lienj. Turner. Jacob Williams, Vim. w. Nelson
VIM Collins S. MeWhorien. Henry Pratt
Atcrnatos-lhos. Carow, 7. L.. Sutton, W. H.
Bages, I G. Palmatary john NJ. Collins, VIM
7. Smithcrs, }. H. Giilhn, John N. Will,
Lewis NJ Bell,
idtic Crtok Hadrfi- Maj. TLos. NJ. Thurlow
Isaac j. short, John Moore, llewctt L. Kuight
Henry X. Hazel, john Woodal.
East Dorer HaHdre9-N =. Smithers, Wilson
l.. Cannon, j. d. Wharton, j. }. NiyersOn, auu
Isaac Berry.
Hest Doecf Haadsci-James Johns, Josial
Steel, Powell Aaron Jnmcs r. Powell.
North .uarierbW Hradrca - James Green,
Joshua r. Clements, Henry Cowgirl, VIM Harris
A. z. Osmond, john f. Clements
South MHderfH Hqadrea- Dcegates-Ioh
Green, Peter h. Honwill, Thomas james, d.
Jos. Simpson, Capt Philemon c. Carter Thus
i. CouIsey Aternate4- Erasmus d. Burton,
William lluikc las II Cook, John w. Cooper
ln+. Cook, jas h. Needles
MipiilH Hmired-Ezekipl s. Cooper, Outer
Anderson WIN. II. Powell George Ralston Juo
Booth of John, John W. Smith, James A. Moore
Mt0r3 HWi}ycd Joseph $ Trltt, Or. William
G. Davidson, Alex. N. lIall. John Quillru Jos
Frazier, Andrew Inoma-, WIN. H. BesNict.
SERinu3 AccIpENr.---,n Wednesday morninl
last, about three cloct, an lrshman name,
hoo a. Al
Ralro0d depot in This city, and instantly killed
he whs employed by the Company and was IL
the depot for the purpose Of going down the roa,
to his work. 1t is supposed he was on th
track and was going of when he slipped and fell
The wheels passed over his head, completely
severing the skull and scattering his brains il
all directions Coroner Zsblcy held an inquest
when the Jury rendered 70 verdict in accordance
with the above incts. The leccast d had no wife
but has mother residing in Washington City
who was Immediately informed OF the sad oc-
currencc.
NETFRINARY OPERATION. interesting opc
, ration was performed On Tuesday last in thi
$ horse-shOcug establishment Of Capt william
\. Wisdom, in This city, upon the under jaw o
/ n fac horse, belonging to Henry H. Appleton
Summit Bridge The operation was perlorme,
by Pref. Jennings OF the Philadelphia Veterinary
College and consisted in the removal of n soil,
D mass of bone about the Size Of u hens egg, m,
4 Weighing nearly n half pound. 1t grew GU
from the lower jaw Of the horse, and is suppose,
to have been the result Of injury at some time 0
I other unknown to the owner About six week
o ago it was quite small affair, no larger than
- hickory nut; hut it so rapidly grew in size tim
d MIR. Appleton determined to have it removed, j
T. possible The operation lasted but few mo
- mcnts, and in the hands of Prof Jennings WA
p most skilfully aud successfully performed. TIL
s horse was taken homo next day. We ure toll
d the owner is highly pleased with the result O
Il the operation.
y To the skill of such judcious veterinary sur
Is geons rs Prof Jennings and Capt. Wisdom, an
o. disease or ailment that is at all curable in til
b horse may be safely entrusted.
il TUE DHArr-Thc Boafd of Enrolment, du
ring the past week, have hcecn engaged in hcai
ing the cases Of the drtted men from Ken
County, They finished that County on We'd
@ nesday last. and will commence with Sussex o
i. Monday. The following is the result Of lhci
q, york il Kent for one week:
i Drafted men held, II
r Substitutes ncceptcd 10
T. Total sent to rendezvous, y
IN Paid commniation money, 43
Exempt for disability, G2
, Exempt for other causes, 81
" Total examined, III
g STATED MEETING of the Ladies Board {
II Managers of the Delaware State Association f.
IS the Relief Of Sick AMI Wounded Soldiers, wi
\ he held Mt the Institute Blild,ng, room No. /
on Tuesday the 9th Of October, Mt o'clock
CLFHIcAL CmANGE.-The Rev NJ. Martin, fol
p merly Rector Of Trinity Church, Philadelphia
i has accepted the temporary charge of lmmanu
% Church, at New Castle,