Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-06
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

the navy, Ia addition to the increased demand
Tor eomtnerchl purposes, IL taxing the capacity
OF our forests severely, and II 1t continue as
active As IL s now for several years, this portion
J Of the Peninsula will he nearly exhausted Of
valuable white oaks-the kind mostly required.
Particularly is this applicable TO the timber
lands along the line Of the Delaware Railroad aud
the navigable tributaries of Chesapeake auu
Delaware Bays. The price per foot has more
than doubled, and many contractors have found
the business very profitable. Hence the reason
so many ship carpenters and lumber men are
engaged in il. As an evidence Of the extent Of
the demand, we would state that NUnos n. Gov
erdale, Esq, Of this Hundred, was recently
awarded contract to furnish the Brooklyn
Navy Yard with million aud half Of feet
During the last year Mr.. c. filled contracts to
the amount of three or four million feet
THE NAVY YARD AT NEW CASTLE. MIR. Rid
die made speech on Tuesday last in favor Of
locating the Iron clad Navy Yard at New Castle.
He exhibited it's superior natural advantages
over all other points. 1t is stated that the
action OF the Committee will soon be brought TO
q close. We hope that the Committee will give
the matter u careful aud candid consideration.
II they will come to Delaware aud examine the
facilities offered by the land aud water, at New
Castle, we feel certain that they will recommend
that point for the location of the bew il0n-clnd
Navy Yail. Every facility that is necessary can
be purchased there, aud it will be found to the
interest of the Government to locate at that
town.
CarsTAL FouNT EATING sALooN-Peter II.
Byr0e, late superintendent OF the Indian Queen
Hotel, Informs the public that he has taken the
Crystal FOunt Eating Saloon basement Of South
east corner Sixth aad Market streets, where he
Will be pleased to receive the patronage of his
friends aud our citizens generally. lie will serve
up oysters, Game, Meals 80, in the best man
ner and at the shortest notice, His saloon will
be supplied with all the deecacies which the
markets afford. HIS Bar contains all the various
liquors. We recommend our readers to give him
a call
Tue BUILDING FOR DELAwARs. building
for Delaware in the Great Central Fair is now
10 the course of erection, on the West side OF
Logan Square, near Vine street. 1t is 250 feet
long by 30 feet wide
Doors AND SHoEs.-George s. Hagany invites
attention to his large stock Of Boots and Shoes,
of his own and Eastern manufacture, now OH
hand at his store corner of Second and Shipley
streets. They are as good as caH rs found in
this market, and will be sold at low prices for
cash Give him a call.
SUNDAY School ANNIvERsABy.-Th Sabbath
School connected with the Second Baptist
Church, corner of Fourth and French streets,
will hold its anniversary on Sabbath afternoon
next, the 9Th inst, at o'clock Singing by the
children, and several interesting addresses may
be expected.
To OUR GRNTLRMEN READERs.-All the newest
and best styles OF Cloths Cassimeres aud Vest
ings, now ready at the popular establishment of
our friend b. Chander's, No. 500 Market street.
WhOap n haa hos II IL
during the present week it having become uni
Versally known that more elegant suit can be
obtained for the same moderate price, than at
any other place in this city. We would urge oil
our readers to call at once and try him.
MONEY AND srooKs.-Hilyard & Co., Bankers,
No. GIG Market street, furnish US with the fol-
lowing quotations, TO II o'clock, yesterday
U. $. 6's Coupon 1875, lib (9ll3@
us. q 5-2O's. lO5 iaIO5s
Us Z $40 Treasury notes, 110 (@lll
Certificates Indebtedness, 9S (9 9Sa
Gold, l76 (9l77
X. X. Robinson & Co., Bankers corner of
Fourth and Market streets, furOlsh US the follow
ing quotations, up to three o'clock yesterday -
Gold, Sl77 0Sl77l
Siiver-lIalves and Quarters, lG4 a. 1866
Dimes aud Half dimes, 1872 "a 1863
U. s. Coupons, 6's, 1881. 1880 ia
u s. FiVe-twenties, LOG a. 1904
U. $. Seven-thirties, ll08(6 III
Certificate of Indebtedness, new, 981(@ 9S2
Wilmington City Loan, 1ns a. 40
New Castle County Loan, lOS Ia 40
Delaware State Bonds, 1902 a. 1903
P. W. s. b. Railroad Bonds, l40 a. l405
Delaware Railroad Bonds, 102 "a 1903
Delaware Railroad Stock, "a a. 25
The U. s. METHODIST CONFERENCE The
Methodist Conference Of the United States, as.
semtled in Philadelphia, on Monday last So
fur there has been no very important business
before the sessions. On Tuesday, the delegates
from England were received, and presented an
address, as also delegate from Ireland. There
are several matters of importance to be brought
before the body, during the session.
| SANITARY CONTRIBUTIONs.-T Committee on
Oratons, Lectures and Entertainments nnd COM
mittee on Donations Of Money acknowledge the
following receipts;
| ENTERTAINMENTS.
Received of Mrs. Graf, ClaymOnt, from
private theatricals, 500
Miss Lizzie r. aud NJ. Lucy Askew, for
paror readings, 500
DONATIONS OF MONEY,
Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson, 90
William Lea, 80 90
Elizabeth Dugan, l 90
Adam Grubb, 90
Chas. Warner & CO., so 90
Teachers aud Scholars of Public School
No. z, 13 80
samuel Wollaston, 20 90
rev. Jas Riddle, 100 90
WIN. CANDY, Chairman.
CANARY BIRD EscAPED.-A favorite Canary
Bird escaped from its cage yesterday morning,
at the residence of Rev Mr. Wiswell, 10 King
street near Seventh. A liberal reward will be
paid for its restoration to the owner as above
OF any Information that will lead to its recovery.
GRAVEL RooFING.-We direct attention to the
adVel tisement of W. G, Gallager, Fire and Wa
ter Proof Cement and Gravel Rooier. and man,
utaCturer of Ship Pitch, Benzole and Black
Varnlsh for all kinds of Iron work. Yard rear
of Gas Works, foot of Madison Street, in this
city All orders left at Box 634, Post Office .
at the store of Mr.. John Finn, Market Street /;
or at Capelle & WaltOn's, South side of Chris.
.lana BRIDGE will meet with prompt attention
MIR, Gallager fully understands the business
aud persons wanting auy thing done in his line,
may rely on having it executed in satisfactory
mauneI. HIS Ship Pitch, Benzole and Black
Varnish is as good as any that eau be found in
ihis market' Mr.. GalAger has four good houses
and several lots for sale. They are situated in
thriving part Of the city, and we'll worthy the
attention OF purchasers.
LECTURE BY THE REV. Mr.. WIswRLL. The
Rev; Mr.. Wiswell will deliver a lecture for the
Ladies Committee Of the Delaware State Asso-
eiaiiOn' in Institute Hall, on Tuesday, May 10th,
at q O'Clock. The proceeds are for the Delaware
Department Of the Great Central Fair, for the
Sanitary Commission. Subject-''The relation
OF Man to bis Times" Tickets 25 cents. TO be
had of the Librarian at the Institute, or at ihe
door on the evening of the Lecture. 2t.
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