Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
Loc.L AFFAIRS.

AhS NohFtttnAu heHlnentt NtW uhinpshio
Cavalry, passed through this city on Tuesday |
night
The Rev Mr.. Dckerson administered the rite
Of Baptism to two persons, on Sabbath evening
last.
The Monitor saugus, left Phiadelphia, on
Tuesday morning for the sou.h.
TIE ladies' realized between four aud Eve hum
d ed dollars from the Fair recently held under
tle auspices Of the Tt nifty Caurch Sabbath
school, for the beueht of the idian Missions.
sergeant Wm. 4. Jeanden, was injured by a
'r-e At Camp smitheis, short time since, and
ls uow in The hospital. in this city.
solomon Hersey, has Withdrawn bis name as
a candidate for Coroner
| The quarterly communication Of tue State
Council # the Order OF United American Me
chanics, was held iu this city, on Wednesday
evening last. The attendance Of Representa-
tlves was respectable, and the reports exhibited
the Order 10 be ia a prosperous condit ou
/. s. Flint. Market below Eighth street, has
strictly prime fresh Butter, at greatly reduced
rates. Extra fine dried fruits OF all kinds. Gu
cumber pickles in vinegar, ready for tabe use,
and many other good things at as low rates us
possible.
NoTIoE.-The profits of my sales on Wednes-
diy, May 4th, 1864 will be given to the Central
Sanitary Fair. Geo. B Thompson, Dispensing
Phai aimaceulst, No 8, Market street, Institute
Building, Wilmington, Del
LEASED We learn that the Wilmington City
Railway Company, have leased the exclusive
| right Of advertising inside the cars belonging TO
that Company TO responsible gentleman, at
thousand dollars premium.
BODY FousD.-The Salem Standard, Of We'd
nesday, says The body of a man was found
floating iu the Delaware, opposite the mouth Of
Alloways Greek, on Sunday, by two young men
who were out sailing in boat. They took il to
the mouth of the creek, and came to this city
with watch which they had found on it. The
watch was at once identified as belonging to
Charles Youugs, drowned nearly Two months ago
from off sloop loaded with coal, nearly oppo
site Port Penn. 1t had stopped at quarter past
three. The body had kept in good state Of
| preservation, and was not eaten by fishes or de-
faced. 1t was viewed by John Mcdonnell, coro.
ner, and taken to Deerfsld on Tuesday for inter-
msnt.
DELAWARE LOAN ASSOCIATION. The annual
meeting Of the Delaware Loan Association was
held at the office Of Joshua Maris, last Tuesday
evening. The Auditors reported the receipts fof
the past year to have been for monthly dues
Sl2, ,044 for premiums 1884 ~ for fines 1863
Tor interest 1922 81 ;-making $l3, 800 03 The
loans amount to Sl3 075.50i expenses $ls9.6s,
leaving balance in the treasury Of $54G5-
AutIe uie lOlO SnhTeb OF btOckt WOlCn are leu
by lS9 persons who have paid el2 on each
share the past year. The present value Of each
share is Sl3 l3, the advance for the year being
almost 8 per cent. Joshua MAris was reelected
Presidents John Wood, Vice President; George
C. Mars, Secretary Henry F. Pckels, Trea-
surer Thomas johnson, Isaac @. Saxton, and
Joel 0reenman, Directors George II. Walter,
William II. Talley aud Joseph Rossiter, Auditors
for the ensuing year.
MILLNERY.-Mrs. Peoples, No. 7l5 Market
street, invites the attention of the ladies to her
splendid assortment Of Spring and Summer Bon
netts, Bonnet Frames, Ladies' and Children
Hats, Flowers, Ribbons, Sc, which are of su
perior quality, and Of the most fashionable lie
styles. Bleaching and Pressing done promptly
and in the best manner Dresses and Coaks
made in the latest styles. We would recommend
the ladies to give her call.
Coon TRMPLARs.-An election was held in the
y Diamond State Lodge OF Good Templarp on
j. Wednesday night last, when the following Off.
e GERS we're elected;-W. C. T., John Hirous W
Is v. I, Rachel Stats; W. c., james Quinn ; W
T., Henry II. ]. Naf; W. F. c., John Quinn
IN W. c., Lizzie Davis; W. NJ, Mary Roberts W
60 |. g., George Carlisle; ". o. g., Jane Roberts
er P. W. c. T., Alice Hirst. This Order is rapid
increasing in numbers, and it's influence for goo
lie is already being felt throughout the County.
n THR SECOND WARD AND THE DRAFr.-Th
Committee of Citizens Of the Second Ward he'll
ID meeting at the Fame Hose House on Tuesda
: evening last, and resolved that il no Draft take
D. place BY the lst of September, the money is t
: be refunded to those who subscribed it.
y y PAIETISG AND GLAzso.-One Of the cheapes
"a and best places in Wilmington to leave order
o' to have House, Ship and Sign Painting and Gla7
=, ing done, is at No. 5l2 King street. at the sho
y OF James France. He does his work promptly
rs and in the best possible manner, aud uses non
but the very best paints. Persons desiring any
% thing done in his line would consult their ow
's' interests by giving him a call.
n, The AFRICAN N. E. CHuRcH.-The Baltimor
rs annual Conference OF the African NJ. E. Churcl
co concluded its session at Washington, on Wedne
g. day morning. They meet in Baltimore ne:
n year. The following are the appointments +,
Its Delaware;-W Wilmington, II. ]. Rhodes; Smyrn
rt- g. Waters; ; Camden, W. II. Williams; Frederic
ed to be suppladi LeWistoWn, Isaac j. Pindel
Laurel, to be supplied.
eu SRNT TO PHILADELpHIA.-Abouto one huudt,
a- inmates Of the United States General Hospits
W OF this city, we're transferred to Philadelphia,
~ Wednesday morning last.
roe APPOINTED -Brigadier General Graham h
lin oeen appointed head Of the Army Retiring Boar
ats which meets in this city, in place Of Genel
ok, Mcdowell, assigned to other duty.
MRS. CECtLR RUSH IN WiLuIggros. q
.ss ole Rush, OF Philadelphia, in conjunction wi
cur Mr.. Van Horn, appeared before the citizens
liz wilmington, on Wednesday evening last. in
49, series OF Readngs, selected from sacred Writn
iOn and the Favorite Poets of the Past and Prese
day. Mrs, Rush has good voice, ia an .
cellent reader, and was ably supported on Ii
HE occasion by Mr.. Van Horn. She displayed mu
good taste in her selections. and those who b
the pleasure Of hearing her, were highly pleas
. il with the beautiful manner In which each pie
was rendered. We regret to say that the au
ol ence was not as large as was anticipated, wh
stl- we consider the rich treat that was offered to
en- literary public. II was expected that an emit
ho, tanment from which so much pleasure and prt
''1 is to be derived, would have received a gen
'nd ous support, from people protesting to poss
ons so much refinement and literary accomplil
in. ments as those who compose our citizens
:. hope for the credit Of our city, should this la
lis again favor US with visit, that she will
greeted by large and sppreciative audience
THE GREAT FAIB.-The ladies of smyrpa.
oestlrring themselves in preparing articles for
're. Great Central Fair. The following is the e,
'er' eutive committee appointed from that town:
ur- Mrs J. r. Clements. Mrs. J. G. Bryan, NJ
len Dr. Cummi1s, Mrs. VIM. Denney, Mrs. Wilt
Thompson, Mrs. Rachel Hoffecker. NIra.
ar. Daley, Mrs. W. W Tschudy, Mrs. r. d. IL,
fecker, Mrs I. d. Poulson, Mrs E. spruat
urt and Misses r. 0fiey, Maggie Cummus. An
ath Odiey, Fannie Culbreth and Addie Cooke.
& dsn THR Board OF EDuoArIos.-The Board of :
the ucation met at the Council Chamber on Mond
en- evening last. Edward Moore and John AIcLe
nld from the Second Ward and Bishop Lee and Sal
ible oanoy IRON the Fifth Ward, appeared, were gu
red ihed and took their seats
lur Inc pupils of No. 4, on motion of DR.. wills,