Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Presidential ballot, on Che sth ofNovember
last, for President Lincoln. lie was born
the I'd OF February, 1863, and now resides
on the-property purchased OF William Penn
by his great, great grandfather. The British
encamped on this farm after the battle of
Brandywine, and the subject of this sketch
was taken prisoner by them, held few days
and released.
Mr.. Dutton voted for the following can
didates for President, nine Of whom were
elected.
Washington, second term; John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson, twice; j. Y. Adams,
twice; Henry Clay, in 1882 and 1874: Har.
rison, twice; Gen. Taylor, iu '4S; Gen. Scott,
in 52i Fremont. in Sc; and Lincoln, in 60
and GA.
Ile failed to vote for Madison in 1903
being absent with Gen. Harrison in his
campaign against the Indians.
lie was well acquainted with the colebra-
ted Indian Chiefs, Cornplanter and Red
Jacket. He was often in the wigwam of
Red Jacket, who was much addicted TO
drinking sire water" and who, when well
corned, could make good speech. Corn
planter was strong temperance man, and
used TO lecture his brother chief on the evils
OF intemperance.
AloAh.--Aii . AHutThuN
Of Company q, Second Delaware, who has
been prisoner in rebcldom, has reached
his home at Elkton, Maryland.
GentIemen's Hats.
AL the latest styles at oHARLRs 0AKRoHD SONS,
Continental Hotel, PhiAdslphiA.
TnR DRAFE-ln accordance with the
p reclamation Of the President, another
draft will take place in this State, on the
18th day of February next We hope an
earnest effort will be made by our citizens
to till the quota Of Delaware, withouta q resort
to the summary process. Let meetings be
held at once, in all the Wards of this city,
and the respective Hundreds and the work
can be accomplished, with out doubt Do
not wait however, until the last moment,
and run the risk Of a failure. Let system
Of contributions be established that will
| place it in the power of every man to give
something towards filling the quota, and
thereby perform our duties as good citizens
to the government that has always thrown
4 around us its protecting care, and save our
little Commonwealth from the stigma of u
draft. Who will make the mover
GEN. LoCKwooD.--The Snow Hill Shield
says;-General Lockwood while recently at
New Town, Worcester county, levied sum
OF about 81 600 upon those within range
OF five miles Of that village who had been
designated as Rebel sympathisers by their
unneighborly neighbors, in or near there, to
pay for the erection Of new negro Metho
dist meeting house in place OF the one re-
Gently destroyed, as alleged, by the white
mans torch.
PRoFiFs OK WnIsKEY.--A recent number
Of the Philadelphia Inquirer says that n
firm in that city, Messrs. Gibson, Sons &
Co., recently deposited in the First National
Bank, to the credit Of the Treasurer OF the
United States, the sum of one thousand
seven hundred and eighty-nine dollars, being
the tax on spirits distilled ut their works on
the Monongahela river, for the three months
ending lst Of October last
CASH SysTEM.-The merchants Of George.
town, Delaware, held meeting on the l9tl
inst, and resolsSd 10 adopt the cash system
in their business, after the commencement
of the New Year.
Tbs SKATING PARK. The Skating Park
is now open for the reception of visitors. 1t
is lifted up with every convenience neces
sary for the pleasure and comfort OF oui
citizens. Skating is an agreeable ant
, healthful sport, and we hope that the pro,
prietor will meet with such encouragement
as will render it u successful institution III
} our midst.
FouxDERRD.- schooner loaded with hay
for the Government, foundered in the Della
ware Bay, on the 22d inst, and went ashor
between Town Bank and the Steamboa
landing, at Cape May. There was no per
p sOn on board the crew having deserted her
MRDIcAL.--The Medical Faculty of SUISSE,
County, will hold its Quarterly meeting a
Georgetown. on the first Tuesday OF January
at one o'clock, p. NJ.
RoBBERY.-.-The Milford News, says:-Oi
the night OF Tuesday, December 9th, tb
office of Mitchell & lloaand, physicians, wa
I entered and the books of the firm stole
therefrom and two ledgers were taken. 4
reward Of one hundred dollars was oflere
J. for there recovery.
DELAWARE CoNTRIBurtoNs. The Unite
l. States Christian Commission acknowledge
Il the following sums OF money as donations t
the cause, for the week ending Dec. 3lst:
Hanover Church, Sl00.50.
Central Church, $500.
Rev. A. It. Scott, Middletown, $500.
l. AocIDEST.-An accident occurred at In
establishment of Pusey, Jones & Co, foot
L Poplar Street, on Saturday morning last,
@ which young man named James Newe
+. was injured. He was engaged with nun
Der OF others in building a boiler, when /
C slipped and fell from the scaffolding. II
C was badly though not seriously hurt.
/ BRcwS's BRoYcnIAL TRocnEs, adverts,
in another column, are highly recommend,
10 for public speakers and others, for the reli
le Of colds and to clear the voice. Their eI
,e cacy is strongly attested by Congressme
clergymen and singers, who use thel
s. Among tho certificates to their merits v
in observe letters from Henry Ward Beecht
n N. z. Willis, f. ii. Chapin, and others
sminence.--N. Y. Bve'g Post.
or PUBIC SALE or S9.457 Cry LoAN.-W
be sold at Public Sale on "Wednesday, Il
r. 18th day of December, 1864, at o'cloc
n. p. NJ, in the City Hall, tho lollow
& Wilmington City loan:
!" $4,000 due 1868.
nd 1902 " 1869.
Il. 1873 1870.
1880 " 1872,
as $50 1873.
nd 1000 " 1876.
h This loan is good investment and the
he tention Of the public is solicited.
he WM McCAULLEY Il Co
at d. I. RICHARDS, Auct,
dec. 3-2t.
IN
J. C. PioKELs has on hand q very fine asso
ment Of China Toys. Vases Guys AMI Sauce
Fancy articles Of all descriptions, TO which
invites special attention of persons who n
wish any gOo's in his line Also a full asso
ment OF 0laasWAre The store ia M g12 Al