Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-15


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EriroAE W BusIsEss AND PERSONAL lNTEL-
LIoENcE. - Major NJ b. Gist, is now ia our city,
on visit to bis family.
Millinery and Straw gOods-eVery variety
opened out, at II Wards Read advertisement.
An election will be held at the Banking House,
Delaware City on Tuesday, the 9th Of April next,
al o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose OF
choosing seven Directors to serve during the
ensuing year.
The steamboat Ariel will resume her trips be-
tween this city. and Philadelphia, tomorrow,
leaving Wilmington, at I o'c ock, A. NJ, aud
returning leave Philadelphia, at . o'clock, 7. VI
Capt John Il. Vanloan Of Company A, 4th
Delaware Volunteers left our city last evening,
to rton bis command
Capt. @. W. Curry. of the Fourth Delaware
Volunteers, who has been 10 our city for several
weeks, recruiting his health, has somewhat re-
covered, and expects to return to his command
on Friday next.
We had slight fall OF snow here yesterday
morning For about half hour, the large
fakes fell thick and fast.
rumor prevailed in this city, on Sunday.
that picket guard of the Fourth Delaware
Regiment, had beeu captured mar Fairfax Court
House. We made enquiry, and could trace the
report to no reliable source II is more than
likely that the story is a cauard.
John C0uulis has commenced the erection of
carpenter shop. at the south east corner Of
FIith aud French stIe,Is 1t will be IL feet
deep and "a deep
The body Of II colortd man apparently about
90 years ot age, WAS found drowned IN Mill
Creek, short distance from this city, on Friday
afternoon lasL Coroner Zcbley held an inquest,
when the jrty rendered a verdict of accidental
drowning. There was no evidence to prove his
identIy.
Rev. VIM. II. Fries, has esiguei his position
Of chaplain oi the Fourth Delaware Regiment,
aud resumed his connection with the Philadel-
phia Annual Conference.
The tihcers ahd priyRtes of the Second Del
aware Regiment, have contributed $40 50 cents
to The fluid, TO bury and tct a suitable mouu
ment TO the gallant DelawareAhs who fell at
Gettysburg, i'll the National Cemetery at that
place.
The Fhst Delaware Battery is doing duty, in
New Orleans, aud has n b, adquariers in one of
the Squares IN the heart of the city.
John knight. an employee oh the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Raili Dad, died sud
denly in Baltimore ou Saturday week last, from
Tue rupture Of a blood vessel.
Sergeant Lindley G. Kent, of the Fourth Del
aware Volunteers, has passed an examination.
aud been promoted TO the position Of first lieu
l.
Captain W. T.. Lord, Of the lst Delaware CIV
airy, ls now on the commission which is sitting
at Baltimore for The trial Of JOHN Scally charged
with disloyaiy.
Mrs Z L. tyler, wife of Gen. Tyler, recently
commanding at this post, died very suddenly at
the Everett House in New ork on Tuesday last.
Her remains WeIc Inferred at Norwich, Connec-
tieut, on Sunday The deceased was a sister oil
Bishop Lee Of this diocese.
1t became necessary, on Friday, to amputate
the leg OF Senator Hicks to save his life, rs moi
hhcnton was about to take place. resulting from
remarkable phase Of erysipelas
Reports from the Chesapeake are to the effect
that the rebels ure preparing another piratical
expedition fton some OF the small inlets Of the
Virginia shore The utmost vigilance is required
Of our guIboats, aud the belief is entertained
that the next party attempting the experiment
cannot fail of falling into our hands.
On Sunday morning last, fourteen candidates
we're ordained to Deaoous order by Bishop
Ames, at st. Paul's Church. The house wa.
crowded. 10 the afternoon, eleven were or
daned as Elders, ty the same gentleman, a
Asbury Church, on which occasion, every par
'icle room was occupied by people.
Clement u. Smytb, offers the brick dwelling
No. 2O3 West Seventh street, with eide lot for
sale. 1t has oil the modern improvements, is in
a good location, aud is we'll worthy of the atten.
tion Of purchasers
The WlLhINGroH RlsTAuRANT.-Wo Woul,
inform cur readers that Henry liatr, st.l cou
tinues to keep first class Dining saloon an
Restaurant at Nos. III and Ia Market street
in this city. lie has recently re-modeled au
reitted his establishment and is prepared 1
furnish the best Baltimore oysters in every style
together with all the choice delicacts Of tL
season. His Saloon is fitted up in an excellen
manner, the walters arc polite and attentive
and customers may rely On having their wtshei
attended to, in the most prompt manner Ii,
also has a Saloon especially for ladies with 1
private entrance, and those wishing to enjoy I
dish Of oysters or Il good meal need have nj
hestancy, in calling at this saloon.
FRANK LEsLlE's MAGAziSE.-We have received
the March number Of this superb monthly A.
usual, tue Fashion plates are elegant iull and
complete, and give the ladies' much information
in regard to tue fashions aud styles in vogue IL
New York and Paris. The instructions are
thorough, and any lady who will give them her
attention, cannot tail to be able to make her
own dresses in the latest styles Tue other en-.
belishments are in keeping with the hipt
character Of Frank Leslie. Tie reading matter
IS very interesting, and written bl some of the
best writers IN the county. 1t is Que of the
best magazines in ihe United States.
TnE GUNnoAr WYA1rslSG The enuboat
Wyalusng, which left Philadelphia last wcek
for Newport News, sprung leak on the way,
aud both decks, store ROOM and magazine were
Hooded with water. The engines Of the ship had
TO he used TO keep the water down. When she
reached her destination she was ordered back Il
ln's e'iy' 10 have her Engines repaired by Pusey
Jones & Co,
NlIf PASSENGER RAlwAY.-At meeting OF
The siockholdets Of the Wilmington City Rail
way Company, held at the Office of the New
Castle County Mutual Insurance Companv. pur.
snanl to public notice, given ten days preylonslv.
the following gentlemen were unanimously elect'
ed Dlreetois;-J. 4. Head, WIN. Wharton. Jr
Ei Garrett, Philip Mcdowell, Daniel NJ. Ha,es
William Tatnal, Clement B. Smyih
Al u meeting Of the Directors held subsequent.
~ the following gentlemen were elected officers.
President, Joshua 7. Head. Vice President
Philip Mcdowell Secretary and Treasurer, C.
u Smylh.
D9vEH ELECTION. election for town Com.
missioneis, took place in Dover, last Tuesday,
| The following was the result =
Charles Brown. Dem, received G3 votes,
John Brown, Dem, GG
VIM. NJ. Jester DEM,
James Cowgirl, Rep. &"
!, O. Letherbury, Rep,
! W smallwoCd Rep, " i
Joshua Parker, colored, " /
U. s. GoVERNMEET LOANS COUPONS, &c-R.
IL. Nobuson Co., corner of Fourth and Mar
ket streets, will buy and sell U. S. 5.2O's ISIS.
aud ~ bonds, on commission. They will also
pay the highest price for U. s. O. 20s Coupons
due May lst, and Gold and Silver. Bonds de.
livered to January 2Oh.
DocToR OF MEDICINg.-The commencement of
Jefferson Medical College, took place at Musical
Fund lialls in Philadelphia, on Thursday last
The Degree of NJ D. was conferred on a -