Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPiroAH OF BUstHrss AND PERSONAL InTnb-
LloENcE.-Messrs. DuPout, Stockly and
Harbeson met at Dover on Wednesday, and
cast the vote of Delaware for Mcclellan
and Pendleton. They appointed Cornelius
U. Witbank, of Sussex county, messenger 10
carry the vote to Washington.
George Trainor OF this city had his pock
ct picked at the depot of the Pennuylvania
Railroad, in Philadelphia, a few days ago.
young man named o. B. Clark was ar
rested and held TO answer for the offence.
The entire second track on the railroad
between Washington und Baltimore, is now
complete with the exception of ballastng
portion Of the line in the short space be :
tween Annopalis Junction and Laurel.
Dr. II. A Roop, formerly of this county,
has been appointed Surgeon of the Fifth
Maryland Regiment aud has Joined his
regiment in the Army of the James. lie
bears high character As q medical man,
and We think that it is Il good appointment
Messrs. Harlan, Hollingsworth X Co.,
have just finished new iron gun boat for
the Government. She is between two and
three hundred feet long, and is named the
Napa.
The farm of the Agricultural Society of
New Castle County, will be sold, at public
sale, tomorrow. This property is in II good
location, and is well worthy of the attention
of capitalists.
A correspondent Of the Republican
writing from City Point, Virginia, states
that among the rebel prisoners under the
charge OF the sih Delaware, is a son of
Charles Warren, who formerly resided at
Glasgow, 10 this county.
Gentlemen's Hats.
All the latest atyles al CHARLES OAKFORD a SONS
continsntl Hotel, Philadelphia
TnH CANP BRtDFoRD DEsEErroy CAsE.-
The Baltimore American says mention
was made short time since that Captain
OF the 9Th Massachusetts (l00 dayel regi.
ment had bsen brought back to this city
from Boston, lthe command, on expiration
OF the term of service being mustered out.O
upon the charge of having received brides
TO allow Of the escape from Camp Bradford
of substitutes. The affair was thoroughly
Investigated by Colonel Bro ne, Acting
Assistant Provost Marshal Geueral, who
has directed that the Captain. whose name
is VIM. q. LandOn. wi h John u Weston,
private Of company II, Of the sumo regimen
should be sent 10 Washington for trial, by
court-martial or otherwise. "a may be de-
termlned by the authorities. The names of
two OF the substitutes, who were assigned to
the LIST Delaware cavalry, are Thomas Mul-
ley and Matthew McDermot.
LECTURE ON BuRNs.-We hope our reader,
will not fail to attend the Lecture on Sa :
urday night next, at the Institute Buildlng,
| upon the character and poetry of Roberi
Burns, to be given by Mr.. Thomas Roberts.
The former lecture by the same gentleman,
gave so much satisfaction that repetition
has been requested, and there is promise
OF good attendance. Those who may be
| present will enjoy u rich treat. The subject
is a pleasing one, and Mr.. Roberts style is
such as 10 forcibly attract. Tickets, may
be procured at the bookstores, and at the
ticket office in the Institute Building, price
20 cents. The doors open ut Lalf-pnat seven,
and tho lecture commences ut eight O'Clock.
No CRRDIr.-The merchants Of George
town, Del, have resolved TO abolish the
credit system, and in future sell only for
cash.
BHOKE JAM.--0n Friday night last
Thomas King and Peter Morris, who were
confined in Jail on the charge larceny, NJ
Georgetown, succeeded in eiIecting theil
escape.
THErr.--One day last week valuable
diamond wedding ring was stolen from
lady of Milford, says the News. A forcibly
effective course Of investigation discloset
the fact that a negro domestic had stoler
the ring and sent it to her lover () in Phila.
delphia.
ladies' and ChIIdren's Hats.
Lstss. styles at oHARLts oAKFoRD sONs, Cont
mental Hotel. PhlAdslphii.
AociDENr.-Mr. Joseph Truitt. of Milford
cut two toes from his right foot while cut.
ting wood one day last week.
county, has located at New Castle, Delaware
and commenced the business of an Auctioneer
Mr.. Stidhsm is fully qualified for the vocation
and we have no doubt that he will give antir
satisfaction 10 all who may engage his services
He has made one Of the best Sheriff5 that eve
held the station and conducted bis official tern
without leaving behind him any unsettled mat
tiers, or being engaged in any Judicial contro
versy in the discharge Of his duties This fac
) speaks well for his business qualifications. W
commend him to our citizens as well worthy Q
their support
SshI-CnNrESIAL CELEBRATION. The Sab
bath School connected with tho Hanover Pres
, byterian Church will hold its 50th anuiversAr
on next Sabbath afternoon, ths 18Th inst. !
O'Clock, in the Church. A history of th
! School will be given aud addresses made.
CAPITALISTS ATTENTION, We would dirso
| tAe htApullOu Ol our TeAuefs 10 the ealn OF tn
: "Agricutursl Farm which is 10 take plAe
a Tomorrow. II comprises large tract Of Ian
o on the edge Of the city, and will no doubt 500
be in demand for building purposes. As
chance for splendid investment We know
= nothing EQUAL to it near this city. For pa
tieuars see advertisement IN our paper.
U CARD We would call the attention o. o,
i customers, these high priced times to the ia
It that We are closing out our Flh aud VIM
q stock Of meme @,ar, far below the ursseu, pr,
2 minm Of gold ThOse who wish 10 save none, NJ
. wear good f'ung garment are invited g. ca
D at onoe on y. Chandler, Tailor, No. 509 Mark
d street, who is 80 tnvNrably known Hs to NEED
q special notice. lie is Determined to q. l--lot
- cut for bargains
HASosL AND HAYDN sooiETx-GRAND Co
cERT.-Th Handel aud Haydn Society Of Il
i city, will give their Scocrd Grani Cunctri,
8. tee Hall Of the Wilmington Institute on Thur
,e day evening, December 22i, 1864. The col c,
A will be uhder the direction oil MIR. Nj L Lie
a tsnstein. The grand choir TN this oc aeion y
- be composed OF about one hundred lad es q
y gentlamen, embracing the best musical talent
u our city Prof +. Fulmer .il preside nt
ID Organ. Ptof J. Is. sleiRer will ake part In
NJ musical exercises. The programme conta
/; some Of the best pieces, aud we doubt not Il
!, the performance will be greeted by an ovs
u flowing house.
III Ladtes' Eurs.
u ThslGrgest assortment at CHAR LES oAKF6RD sc
H. Continental Hool, Philadelphia.
ne Powder MILL EXPLOSION. Between ten 0
io eleven o'clock yesterday morning, cur Guy '
10 startled by the explosion of one Of the mills
We the Hagley Yard of Dupouts powder works
as the Braudywiue. Tue explosion Of this II
ls caused hve other smaller mills to explode al
~ aud was attended with a'melancholy loss of Ii
90 ten persons being killed. None are known
90 be seriously wounded The oAy resld. noe
go longing 10 the faruiiv dan,agad was ,h,t o,.