Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-23
$500 AFFArRs.

has made ample arrangements TO render IL an |
occasion OF much interest TO the farmers. The |
display Of horses will be large and embrace the |
best blooded stock 10 the State. The premiums
are LIBERAL far exceeding any ever offer |
ed by this Society, and it is anticipated that the
contests for the prizes will be spirited. Pre- |
vision has been made 10 have general display |
Of Agricultural Implemements, and il Is hoped |
that this department vii contain many evidences
Of the mechanical skill and ingenuity Of our |
citizens. band Of music will be In attendance
to snliven the scene. Let the farmers give up
their labors, and bring their valuable horses
to the fair. Let them show 10 the Thousands
who will doubtless visit the grounds on this oo.
easion, that they fully appreciate the value Of
these exhibitions. They exercise an influence
which has tendency 10 increase the value Of
the stock Of our country, develope the mechani-
cal talent, and add wealth to our State. Let
our farmers show by their presence and support
that they fully appreciate the value Of these
fairs The city Railway Cars run within short
distance Of the grounds, aud persona wishing to
visit the exhibition, can do SO BY this mode Of
conveyance.
The track on the grounds is In good lndltlon
and persons wishing to practice their horses can
do SO, any time between now and the day Of the
trial Of speed.
COLoNEL CLARK.-This officer already so
ihNofhhiJ hupWu 10 ultlLtnb OF lnlb CITY hh
an eloquent preacher Of the Gospel, Is expected
to preach at the Second Baptist church, corner
OF Fourth and French streets, on Sunday eve
ning next, at u o'clock. This announcement
will draw together q large audience from the
loyal and christian circles Of our city, who will
take pleasure 10 hearing the Gospel from this
brave and patriotic clergyman.
GonsY's LABY's BooK.-osing to the enor-
nous increase iu the price OF paper aud Of every
article used in the business. the proprielors Of
that valuable monthly have been obliged te in
crease the club subscription Of the LAdy's Book.
Notice will be given In the November number,
at what prices ii will be sent to clubs.
THH oiaous-dArdner and Hemmlug's Great
American Circus, will exhibit 10 this city, on
Tuesday next. afternoon and evening. Besides
the talented company ofoircus performers, they
have q troop Of real Arabs, consisting OF Ave
male and female Contortionists, Aorobats and
Jugglers, who will perform some astounding
feats. Persons who admire performances OF thIa
character should not fail to 70.
Law PARTNERsHIr-E. @. Bradford and An
thony Higgins, Attorneys and Couaeel lors at
Law, have associated themselves together for
the practise OF their profession. They will
practice in all the Courts in this State, and Of
the United States for the Delaware District.
NATIONAL COUNCIL. o. U. A. M.-Ths Ma
tional Council of the Order Of United American
Mechanics, met in Annual Session at the corner
Of Fifth and Market streets, in this city, on
Tuesday last. The attendance Of representa-
tiyss from the State bodies Was quite large, and
great amount Of business was transacted OF
Importance to the fraternity. The reports show
the order to be in q Aourishing condition, and
rapidly increasing in membership and wealth -
I. af Nnatr r,ta .ls.s1
in the choice Of the following named gentlemen
: n c., John W. Holden, Of Maryland
n " O., George Fry, Of Pennsylvania.
n S, William NJ. Weckerly, OF Pennsyl Sania.
N. H., John Walker, Jr., OF Delaware,
N. NJ, Isaac ]. Nicholson, Of Delaware.
N. p, Christian Sharer, Of Pennsylvania.
: n. D. H., Henry English, Of Delaware.
In the evening complimentary supper Was
given 10 the representatives from abroad, by thu
members Of the order in Wilmington, at thI
, Lafayette Hotel. The table was well suppliet
with good things Of the season, prepared in thS
most ore1itable style. Patriotic speeches wer,
made, tonsts drank, songs sung, and every thinl
passed of 10 the most pleasant and agreeable
manner
FATAL RAILRoAD AooIpHHT.-on Wednesda,
morning last about 9 o'clock, man named Hec.
tor MoKennan, was killed by the cars neA
Hedgevilie. He was walking along the road be
tween the two tracks, and just as the trail
u reached the point where the accident occurred
he stepped Immediately in front Of the locomo
y tive, by which he was struck and instantly xiii
led. His head WAS horribly mulillated He wa
IL deaf and not aware OF the approach of tn
train until il was close on him. 10 his efforts
If escape, lie got on the track that the train We
IF coming on and hence the sad catastrophe D.
At Coroner ZebleY held an inquest on his bod,
j.. when the jury rendered a verdict 10 according
lie with the above facts. The deceased was aboI
80 years old, and resided at Newport. He leav
ct o wife and number Of relatives to mourn h
te sad fate.
" RsJoIolNd OVER THE VIcToRY.-0n Wedne
VI day last, our loyal patriotic citizens oelebrat,
T. the great an glorious victory achieved by Il
, Union forces under the brave and chivalrol
4 Sheridan, iu becoming manner. The publ
i" buildings and many private residences we
D. galy dooked with tho Stars and Stripes and O
e. ., streets were ilei with a jubilant and bAp
ial people, who gave vent to their patriotic a.
Joyous feelings With cheer after cheer for h
as Union and our cunntry'A brave defenders. 7
ne bells OH the City Hall, Engine Houses, q
w. workshops were rung, aud IL salute fred by
4. detachment of aySillerists of The lat Delawl
oe Battery, under cSmmAnd Of Lieut., 4. A. Port
nu in honor OF the event.
CHAAoED.-The site Of the office at Low
Cross hohusI eu6sek county, Delaware,
changed, and John s. Matthews appointed po
master. vice Joseph D. Cannon, resigned.
NEW 80 LoAa.-R. n Robinson g. Co. CO
ner Of 4th and Market streets, are still receV
IN subscriptions for the new $50 Treasury not
,ri- Persons can get the bonds as soon as they ns
raj the subscription. The bonds are ready for
i'd livery to persons who subscribed to the abb
ua Loan.
I,U nH The Money Market.
his Measrs Hilsard & Co., Bankers and Broke
No. GIG Market Street, report the following q
l.. ta,ions up to O'clock, z. NJ, yesterday.
lus y. s. Us Coupons 1881, l07a@ los
'a ~ U. 8. Five-twentes, l03 a 10,
aeu ae U. S. 7-three-tepths, Il05m IL
W" Certificate Of Indebtedness, o. (l 8
Gold, 2lO GS %
lrth Il. Il. Robinson & Co., bankers, oorne
los Fourth and Market streets, report the follow
quotations, at four O'Clock yesterday -
Gold, $2l9 @$22
lLng Silver-Iialves and Quarters, 200 a 20
nAs Dimes and Half dimes, 10i "a 10
U. 8. Coupons, is, 1881, l073@ 10
hih U. S. FiVe-tweniies, 1l0sO IL
c'el u s Seven-thirties, ll05G9 IL
mug Certificate Of Indebtedness, new, 94i(9 o
lent Wilmington City Loan, llO "a IL
ent' New CASTLE County Loan, 10S "a 10