Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
EPlToME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
LIOERoE-GeoTge B. Magens, formerly Of this
city, and son of Wm. Magens At ST. Georges
station on the Delaware Railroad has been pIo.
NOTED to a Captaincy in the Second Regiment Of
Missssippians, now stationed st Yicksburg,
Tenn.
great revival is now in progress at the NJ. E.
Church, Newark, Del. Over forty persons have
connected themselves with the Church.
The celebrated orator, Wendell Phillips, lee
tured in the Hall Of the Wilmington Institute,
on Wednesday evening last. His effort is highly
spoken Of by those who heard him. The au-
dience was very large.
At meeting of the City Council, held on
Thursday evening, MIR. BslAh, chairman OF the
finance committee, reported that city drafts
amounting to Sll5,22 AZ had been redeemed.
leaving $780, 1923 53 in circulation. The commit
tee destroyed $9,U66.lO a few days ago. The
average daily redemption in J anuhry was
sos l8.
A boy about fourteen years of age 10 wanted
TO run errands. Apply at No 6O9 Market st.
An ordinance concerning "Nuisances Injurious
to the Health Of City," will be found in our ad-
vertising columns to-day. 1t interests every
property owner and housekeeper in the city, and
should be read by all.
Go To WoRK IN EARsEsr.-We give below an
appeal to our citizens by the Chairman of the
Relief Committee, asking for subscriptions to aid
them in dispensing TO the families of our brave
volunteers, sum sufficient to relieve their wants.
The small amount received by our soldiers per
month, is not sufficient to keep a family, aud
consequently our patriotic citizens who are at
home, should be willing to contribute from their
abundance part. Remember these gallant men
are perilliDg their lives and enduring the hard
ships, tolls, and cares of the battlefield that we
may enjoy the freedom bequeathed to US by our
patriotic sires, and it would bo contrary to every
principle of humanity and justice, to permit
those who are dependent on them to suffer, while
we have it in our power to relieve their wants
Let the loyal men of our State subscribe liberal
! ly. Read the following address;-
! u To The Loyal Citizens.of NeV Castle County,
= ln the month Of January last, a circular was ad
y dressed to the friends of the Union, soliciting
subscriptions for the relief of familie of volun
teers.
/. At that time it was hoped that the Genera
- Assembly Of the State would make an appropria
tion towards this humane and benevolent object
The refusal of the Legislature to take any &C.
m ton, and the failure Of many persons addressed
of 10 respond to the circulars, render it neeessar
,fF that, unless funds be speedily contributed, tn
- committee must to extend the aid hsretofor
=, given.
N. ln order to obtain the funds requisite 70
ii further relief, the committee have determined
IL uyim aI'sW 10 lne generosity ana sympathy 0
he loyal citizens They feel confident that thos
n, who receive the benefit of the soldiers suferinl
aud sacrifices and who have heretofore been &c
al tive aud liberal in his behalf, will respond in
manner worthy Of the emergency
at 1t is not right or patriotic that we should alol
oh the families OF our brave to suffer- our dut
. demands that they should be placed above want
nj, that during the winter now upon US, they shout
n. be supplied with the necessities and comforts O
ma life; aud that while the soldier braves the storm
,s OF Heaven and the storms of battle, he shoul
a feel that sympathy aud kindness, care and ossis
al tance, are bestowed upon them from whose SO
q ciety and support the perils Of the country hay
- .s' called him
{ The committee take pleasure iu ackuowledeip
m, the receipt of contributions from citizens an
~ fiom corporations. These sums have been Judi
clously appropriated to persons worthy of relief
n. 1t is earnestly requested that all persons VIII
Le feel the claims Of duty towards the soldier, {
no gratitude Tor his services, Of sympathy for hi
W family rendered dependent by his noble respons
AZ 10 the call of his country who value the iDstitu
tions and government that his life is given to de
. iend, and who appreciate the nature and respou
~ sibilities of the great struggle now pendin
W should make an curly and liberal response. n
to their justice, patriotism, loyalty and duty thi
he appeal is confidently made; and to their sympa
~ tbies and assistance tue families of our yolun
.na teers are warmly commended.
Nv. Subscriptions received by Samuel Biddle
ck Treasurer at the Mechanics Bank, Wilmington
a., WILLIAM CANDY,
a Chairman Of Relief Committee.
y ARRESTED AND DisomARogD.-Last weeL
ol Michael Connelly, who formerly resided at Ne,
n'- Castle Del, was arrested at his residence a
VI Leonardtown, Md on the charge OF sellinl
ITO goods 10 persons for trade in the rebel domin
ire ions, and conveyed 10 Baltimore. The facts O
u the case are as follows :-Tt appears that Mr.
Connolly keeps store at LeonardtoUn, and
rs few weeks ngO, detective visited his store M,
eu asked him it he would sell him a quantity o
Use calico. lie replied in the affirmative The de-
ne tective then asked II he knew that he wanted
to take to Dixie, aud whether he would sell il 70
VI that purpose. The detective says he agreed t
do go, while on the other hand, Mr. Connel
ey says, he told the detective that if he, Unite
In States officer, would take goods to the rebels h
would let him have them. Mr. Connolly a. sert
as that he knew him. as being connected with IN
ar Government, and for that reason answered hin
u in such manner. Shortly afterwards be was ar
rested and sent to Baltimore, where he had
VI hearing, at which the detective affirmed hi
uu s statement and Mr. Connolly equally as stroDRl,
~ ~ uehled IT, There being no other evidence in th
nd6 Sase. mere was question Of Veracity. Th
~ sue's ol the case coming to the knowledge Of tn
H,euus o. MT Connelly, at New Castle, anon
"nolu ne hau resided, for about twenty years
auu was "en-AnoWn as staunch Union man
-''-'4N+Ng bSt ~ u NeIAuchte te3tifViQ0 fo hi
ON loyalty, and his character for yeracitve wbioI
ey was transmitted to Gen Lockwood AZ Rail- Rail-
orr more. The result was Gen. Lockwood orJarad
* Mr. Connolly to be discharged, and he bas ro-
by turned home. The citizens Of New Castle, snsos
D. in the highest terms of Mr. Conney's charae
ey ter as loyal man aud citizen, and are sa,is
g, fed that he is entirely innocent Of the charge pre-
m ferred against him.
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in has added General McClellan's Report to tb,
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in Journal in form convenient for preservation,
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