Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-17
CITY MATTERS.

DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF THE CENTRAL
FAIR-The Philadelphia Press, in speaking Of
the Great Central Fair, thus refers to the Della
ware Department. I
8 The Slate of DeidipaTe In the eastern nave,
running south from Union Avenue, on Eighteenth
street, may be found the displays of rich and
costly goods and relics, curiositios and other
things, which go TO make the sum total that may
be considered the offerings Of the loyal people Of
'the little State Of Delaware. The decorations
differ from those Of most of the other nnves Al
the entrance from Union Avenue the visitor
passes uudur II bcautifal canopy of white and
blue stripes, spreading, fun like, from a common
centre. A splendid six light chandelier hangs
from the cruwa Of tho canopy. This Ia ilanked
On both sides by couple OF cut-glaas chunde-
lcrs Under this canNpy iheie arc a number Of
fne portraits Of naval aud military Ufioers and
distinguished civilians. whom the State of Della
ware Gun claim az honored sons. Also, articles,
il may DO said, of pTfu. Some Of these speci-
mens nrc very fine On table, not far distant,
is splendid silver pitcher open for contribu-
tiOns. The inscription up.n its front infOrms us
US Of lis destination. ltsays, "Prcsenied by the
Loyal Women Of Delaware to his Excellency
William Cannon. GOyernOr of the State, in testi-
nony of their appreciation Of his loyal devotion
to his country aud native State, and in COM
memoraton of the Delaware Department of the
Fair Of the Sanitary Commission, over which he
presided, A. b. 1864"
The visitor will be highly entertained in this
department with the inspection of an entrenohed
camp, supposed to be in readiness TO receive an
attack. The tents are nicely arranged, and the
men are stationed behind the breastworks, level
their rifles al the enemy A few nortars are in
positi0ni the musicians are stationed, aud n
captain is huirying Up his men TO a spot where
they are most wanted The whole scene gives
an idea Of camp attacked.
| Observation-Disclosures cs-Delaware has contributed
quite an interesting assortment of relics md
curiOsites, among which We notice Indian war
clubs, spears, false iaces, pieces Of the rebel
Mtrrmac, and several oeses full of relics pre-
senled from one distinguished person to another
anterior TO the time of the American Revolution.
Some of these date as far back as 1928. There
is also likeness of the immortal Washington,
taken shortly after he was made Lieutenant
General of the United States Army This picture
gives him more lively expression than any we
have ever seen. WasLington's pictures, as a
usual thing, have q sort of mild, solemn look
but this one gives him more cheerful appear
ance kcener eye, and features of the mouth
and chin more development or prominence. An
old lady stated to us yesterday that her mother,
| who very well knew General Washington, told
her that tho likeness was the exact image oil
the good man." We also observe in this coec-
tiOn Masonic apron, two hundred years DID,
AT the south end of the nave there is canopy
Of evergreen, banging IN festOons from com
mon centre, thus giving this part OF the great
show fresh aud lively aspect,
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION NO. /.
The United States Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue, for Division No. /, comprising
Wilmington, Chrstiana, Brandywine and Mil
| Greek llds, informs tho Manufacturers, Butch
ers and others, that the duties and taxes accru-
ing upon their returns to the Assessor for the
month Of May, 1864, will be due en- the Goth
day of June, 1864, and that he will be Mt hi.
office, on md after the 20th until the 30th OIL
June, for the purpose of receiving the same
Payment in all cases TO be- inads in gold or silver
coin or in Treasury notes issued under tho Ru-
thoriy OF the Uuitel States, or in notes of banks
organized under tho act to provide National
Currency, aud known us National Banks.
All persons not nvaling themselves Of The
opportunity Of the time named, will subject
themselves to an addition Of ten per cent on The
amount due
JOHN 7. IlILYARD, Deputy Collector,
Office GIG Market Street. Office hours tC
II A. NJ, l. 10 p. NJ. june II Nv.
CARRIAGEs OF THE LATEST Styles AND nEsI
FiNisH.- Passing by the extensive Carriage Fac
tory of Henry Pretlschner, corner of Fourth nnt
Walnut Streets, the other day, we went in, aut
Nerc sutp'iseu " scc such u nus uispihy Oh tut
best Carriages Of the latest patcrns such as very
light Shifting iop Buggy, Rockaways, German
town Family Carriages, Jenny Lind, PARK, Pine
| ton U. 5. Il. Henry Pretzschuer, the proprietor
is well known as master mechanic ia his pro-
fession, and has been triumphant at over nine
teen differ mechanical fairs, in Delaware
Pennsylvania and Jersey, where lie received III,
first prcmums for the best quality of carriages
Our friends, and persons ia want Of carriages
will do well to visit his carriage manufaolory
corner Of Fourth and Walnut Streets. The bes
is always the cheapest. je0 st