Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-06
LooaE 4r1Aans.

ihursduy evening last, tue Finance Comhluee
-el o.ttd that the City drafts in circulation
'mount 10 about SS6,000. They also reported
iDut they lad set'ltd with the Receiver of Taxes,
and that he had received S35, 2S03 city tax,
ind S99ll Al sci ool tax, amounting in the ng-
gre gate to S45, ,l9l so.
berry Jones, who was on his way from this
city to Philadelphia, fell from the cars at Ches-
ter last Monday afternoon, when the wheels
passed over one Of his legs, crushing it in ter
rhle manner. Amputa,on was performed in |
Chester, and at last accounts he was doing we'll |
Mr.. Jones is young man, aud his parents re
side in Philadelphia
AGRICULTURAL ExHlDiTIoN.-T Annual Tx.
hihiuon OF the New Castle County Agricultural
Society. will commence day, at theu grounds,
near this city, mud continue until Thursday
evering. We are informed that, arrangements
have been made which will render this far
superior 10 any exhibition ever given by the
society. 1t is anticipated that the display Of
stock, agricultural implements, and other art'-
eles will be large, and we would advise tile
farmers of New Castle County who desire TO
nssist in the work Of making this exhibition
worthy OF themselves, TO come ami bring Their
stock with thsm. There cannot be too much
stock On the ground, there is ample room Tor
all Much good flows from these annual displays
Of the products Of our sell, and the excellent
stock with which our State abounds. The COM
petition On the COURSE for horses It is expected
will he a great feature Of the occasion, as large
number Of owners of fast animals have signitied
their intention to enter their horses to compete
for the prz,s. Let all come thea to this Fair,
aud the display will be such as to do credit to
the county.
DENTAL CONVENTION, Dentists OF this
State aud the adjacent counties Of Pennsylvania
aud Maryland met at Alessrs. Ferris X CARROTS
Hall, in this city, on Thursday last, Vt eleven
o'clock, for the purpose of forming an assocla-
ciaton for the promotion Of the interests Of the
dental profession. The meeting was organized
10y appointing Dr W. G A Bonwil. of Dover
Chairman, and Dir, J T. O'D Daniel, Settetary.-
\ committee was appoined to draft "a consiiIu-
ton and By Laws. consisting Of DR.. bunw II,
Marshall. Shelp. Nones and J,ifers. Adjourned
I'll > o'clock. The convention reassembied az
the appointed hour, when the committee reported
u Constitution and By-Laws for the government
OF the assO Ociation, which were adopted They
then proceeded to elect permanent cfhters for
the ensuing year which resulted ns follows: DR.
). Marshall, President; pr ". q. A. Banwil,
. Of Dover, Vice presiient; Dr.. s. Nones, Cor.
Secretary Dr. j. p O'Dlniel, Rec. Secretary
Dr.. c X. Jeiferis Treasurer Dr. W. d. Nolan,
Librarian Executive Committee-Drs- Sanders,
Jeileris ami Shelp. Dts Noues, Sauiers aud
Shelp were appointed to coud0ct the Pres dent
Elect to the chair. After the election of seyera
corresponding members the convention ad
, journed.
The monthly meeting of the Dental Assoeia-
citation vii. be held on tho second Tuesday o
e each month aud the yearly meeting on III,
J second Tuesday in May
A Row.-we learn that row TOOK place a
r Lager Beer Saloon in King Street, betweel
o Seem and Third sept by man named losepl
D., S;oeche, on Saturday night last, hetWeen 10 ap,
! ma oh fu Obi mud -, .,ta ~ ynWp
i freely used Oue man, whose name we could
j. not learn received wound in the head from i
istol sAot, but was not riously injured.
number were considerably bruised about tl'
II face Cause-too much whiskey aboard.
CgcGL CouRrY AFrAIus We copy the fol
v lowing items from The Cecil Wing ii Saturla.
=, ast
RetmHed-Capt JOHN G. Shippers, Of com
1t any q. "a Delaware Regiment who was wound
n ei at tue battle Of Gettysburg, aud who had Tee
rt spending the most OF lis time IN Elktou since
has Sufficiently recovered from the effects of hi
10 wouni to take the field again, and on Wednes
n day Ast sf. hefe I join h,- regiment,
;. Gus The gus was turned On f'om the ney
, woiks, ON Thursday evening last, aud Gus li,t.
" town Wa liehted for the first time by gas.
m .icci-ht A marine, who was On board H.
d Philadelphia tain, on Saturday morning las
nj, while nj Ilayre de Grace, tell uud tie en-
WHICH parstu over lilul, thtEltE ul icB ana ara
" He was intoxicated and noiwiil audlng the Ell
IL treaties OF tic railroad officers tor him reinu
IN in the cars, he persisted in riding On the pln
orm, when he uccidtnty fell oh.
~ .icciasHt -fwI cows belonging to Ms Fosle
OF who resided neur EIatun, were killed, Mt ltt
~ Mil Crossing, "a short distance helow E.kton, l.
the cars, on Friday night, the 25th ult.
e. Oysters.-rhe first oysters OF the season, we
a. brought TO Elkion On sa'urdly night last,
t'uut Rpplv TN. ipu mn 90 hmm
nv vl'es the passer by to stop aud 'rioy the luxu
y Of stew.
ne FtEn The alarm Of fire on Saturday mig
ne last, between ten aud eleven O'Clock, was oaus
is ty the burning of a quantity Of Lay, in t
Back Horse Marsh, belonging t. Mir. Robe
Taylor 1t was entirely consumed.
If The CoRsEg STONE Of OLl,Er CnArEL,
the corner of Adams and Dock Streets in t
'e' First Ward will be laid with appropriate ce
IL, monies on Thurs iny next NJ O'Clock r.
0e The public are invited to attend.
en- AcksowLEuGMENr.-T following acknor
i lelgment from the Nlalron cf Point Looko
Hospital, will be read with interest BY tn,
hu who contributed to send 10 our brave sldi
us confined in that Institution, number Of artic
or necessary to thtir comfort in the hour of th
affection:
From he Maroa Of Point Lootom Hopit1i
ty. PolSr LooKour, 9Th me-, 10th, 1863
nd Dear Friends:
Your lind response to our call
10 help has flied our hearts apew with grantu
The stores came to u yesterday. all in nice
der, except one jar ui catsup aud one oil il
= were broken, but had ouly soiled very
towels and haudk roheis. The ruin had iol
yal its way into both boxes, but did not injurc
lns OF The contents, only dnmped them slightly,
very few uf them | have never had "a IN
vauahle supply seat me j. seemed to me
per though nothing was overlooked, ana would
pa you could see Tie bright eyes sparkle, aud b
al the grateful expressions OF many hearts, l.
received your benutiiul donations. The flI
Out shirts and socks cane Just in tine for this
red weather il docs my heart good 10 Il
,n clothed 50 comfortably. | cannot tell you
T. very acceptable ave the blackbeuy prepat ati
'PS they are highly priced. Would that {
sr 1t wouli permit me to acknowledge selurl
inos every az ticle, FIR each aud all were uuly
cepttble, the towels aud handkercncfs yol
'e'' literally seut are gladly received the reat
itor matter has already cheered IN ny hearts,
put whiled away ,ome tedious hours, and will III
" more. The nice cheese you sent, aud sue
- variety, also the beef, IS great teat aud c
lefs ou have seen them enjoying their suppers
the eve, yuu would have felt rewarded, Tue CIT
.ono ers are very fine indeed, so fresh and nice,
are n most desirable luxury; the iasius a
nor rare prize, he assured, to US so far away
the city the fruit, slippers nice muslin 81
! ani drawers, Indeed everything s most thu
fully received the soldiers heartily welc
:, the games, also. Please imagine our brave
itch, bosnitn on the for ~ p,int Iaaton,
Altfs fhatka IA fnfI. a.