Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Vas 10 80 10 fhilauelphl0 or norm VI lhht e'Jt
Nas caught the other day in this city, and com
nitted TO the old Capitol Prison in Washington
On TUESDAY on order was issued from the
Provost Marshal's Office in BiItim're, directing
that hereafter oil persons arrested rs DOunty
Jumpers or deserters, shall, as soon as de-
sorptiVe list Of them is made out, be sent IN
irons to Gen Grants headquarters.
At the last meeting of the City Couaci, on
Thursday evening, Geo. W. Bush was elected
Harbor Master.
John F. Miller. Esq, City Treasurer presented
his resignation to Council, on Thursday evening
last. 1t isl take effect On the st Of October
William Preston was elected to fill the vacancy.
VIM Bright, Agent, will sell at public sale on
the premises, Oh Thursday next, at two O'Clock,
T. NJ, seveny-four building lots. handsomely |
fronting on Lombard, Pine, Eighth,
Taylor and Ninth streets, in this city. This
sale is well worthy of the attention Of capitalists.
PHEsENTATioN OF MEDAL To A DELAWARE
SoLDIER.-0ne Of the most interesting per-
foimnnces that ever occurred in the Army Of the |
Potomac ahd one that will perhaps have the
most beuefcal effect upon the men in the field
melting them to nobler deeds OF bravery and
daring, if it were possible for an army to be
more brave than ours, took place at the head
quarters Of the Fifth Army Corps, 10 Virginia,
on the 18th inst. The occasion Of it was the
medals 10 three enlisted men for their bravery,
in each OF them capturing from the Rebels their
colors. This vas in pursuance Of an act Of Con-
gress passed some time ago, rewaTdiug enlisted
men by presenting them with medals for deeds
Of valor performed on the field.
The spot chosen was General Warren's head
quarters, and, through the exertons Of General
Warren and his Adjutant General, Lieutenant
Colonel Locke, everything was in readiness by
hali-past three at which hour General Craw
ford's Division was drawn up in front of head
quarters, On impromptu platform erected, which
was gaiy decked oft with flags, among which
were the captured Rebel flags, bands of music
stationed, and everything done to make the oc
casion one long to be remembered.
AT four o'clock Generals Meade, Warren and
Hancock ascended the platform, Generals Craw-
ford, Ayres, Griffin, Baxter, Hunt aud Bragg
with their stats, standing near, as also q large
number OF regimontal officers.
General Warren, in loud, clear voice, stated
the object for which they had thus met together,
aud called the names Of those who were to be
honored, desiring them to come forward to the
platform. First Sergeant John A. Shilling,
Company II, Third Regiment Delaware Volun-
tcers, who captured South Carolina flag
private +. G. Anderson, Company II, Eighteenth
Massachusetts, Veteran Volunteers, who cap
tured the flag Of the Twenty seventh South
! Carolina, aud private George II. Reed, Company
L, Eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers,
who captured the flag of the Twenty fourth
North C.rolina, came forward TO the platform,
and presenting arms, came to o shoulder.
The presentation was then made by General
/ Meade, III neut and appropriate speech. Each
medal was accompanied by letter from the
/ Secretary OF War, which the recipients are to
acknowledge ia a becoming manner AL honor
| to this brave son OF Delaware
DlMoREsTs MONTHLY MAoAglsE --Domorests
illustrated n Nws aud Nine Drmorests Quar-
,eriy Mirror of Fashions, have bern Consolidated
N a new aud brilliant monthly magazine, which
combines the most popular and attractive fea-
lures OF bOt0, aud is issued under the title Of
"Demorests illustrated Monthly aud Nine
DemOrest's Mirror of Fashions" We have re-
oelved the September number, aud taking it as
a criterion by which to judge OF the future, wC
have no hesitsncy iu pronouuciug II the very bes
magazine in the country from which TO obtain
the most accurate information iu relation to the
fashions Eich number will contain pattern
worth the pricO Of the subscription, to any
lady. ln addition ii contains interesting storiel
from the pen OF our most popular authors, ant
n vast deal of information respecting our yariou,
industrial pursuits. A sheet of new and fashion
able music will accompany each number. 1t il
3 published at the low price Of three dollars PEI
nunum, and sht uid have large subscription
list in this vicinity.
DEY's LADY's BooK.-Thc October pumbe
Of This excellent monthly has been received =
The iiontispiCce "The Young Draught Player
A is charming picture, and will be much admired
. The iushion plates are magnificent, and th
il Indies will be delighted with them. The trut
. is there ia no monthly published in this count
q tsai exeeis Cooley, in point of interest either
regards its embellishments, fashion plates
reading matter, and II grows better with eac
u succeeding number.
n o. U. A. M.-The National Council, Order
United American Mechanics, will meet in tn
:. city to-day, at the Hal, corner of Fifth ar
, Market streets.
J. sunsrITurRs.-About forty substitutes we
e sent 10 Baltimore, on Saturday morning last.
8 FoR Tug SEAT OF Wharf.-The Sixth Uui
= League Regiment from Philadelphia, Col Sick
= passed through this city, on Sunday la,
u enr0ute ior the seat of War.
- suprRRssEp- The Cambridge Democrat
~ Maryland has been suppressed by Gen. Loc
u wood for having published an article which
IL II tendency to give aid and comfort to those II
in armed rebellion against the flag of their cot
of Try, us well as to encourage those in our mi
ri- who are 80 far forgetful Of their duty as
IL desire the overthrow of their government.
NJ THE OYSTER BAY nousR.-ws invite the
10 teniion OF our readers, TO the Proclamation
III ChMles kiete, proprietor Of the Oyster 1
ie- House, in Third Street, between Market Z
IL King, in this city. 1t will be found in anotl
he column. MIR. Kiefe's table is supplied with r,
b. Birds and other choice game in season. Pri
n Oysters cooked in the most delicious styles,
every luxury in the shape of eating. He ke
Al Hal Valu ulaua L.
l,s in the most approved style, and served to lad
rn and gentlemen by polite and attentive waite
n AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITIoN.-The Annual
os- hibiion Of the Agricultural Society of n
Castle County, will be held on the grounds of
,o Society, at Wilmington. on Wednesday,
"" Thursday, the 2B,h aud 29ih inst, The exh
10 tion on this occasion will be confined to Hor
IA Agricultural Implements and Machinery.
Premium list is the most liberal ever offered
BILE We hope our farmers and mechanics will IN
hat preparation to display their excellent horses
y. Agricultural implements. Iii anticipated
riy the exhibition will be largely attended, an(
ors effort should be spared to render il creditabl
the County.
by AHTnuR's MAoAzINE.--Arthur's Magazine
ate October has reached MS The embellishm
lilo and Fasliou-Flates are truly beautiful
literary matter is highly interesting and inst
of tive, and taken altogether il is one OF the l
,rs rich aud racy numbers Of the present voium
- 1t is monthly that is constantly improvin
every PARTICULAR and is a rare gem of !iterat
ed A HANDSOME PREsKNT.-Tbe privates of c
ere pagy X, Sixth Union League Reg meut Of ri
dly delphia, on Wednesday last pres n,ed Lieu
rier ant William r. Thatcher, son of Mr. l.
ieir Thatcher Of Chester, Pa, formerly of this
em- with handsome silk sash, as a token of I
ans respect ior MN as an officer aud gentleman
our Sieu.' !, has oeeu most active ia enlistlng
ons for the cnmpany to which he is attached,
Iis this present. is one well deserved.