Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Delaware Cavalry. t-a
Lieut.. Col. Striker, Lieut.. Brady, Capt. Evans
lnd Capt. Helmbold. Second Delaware Volun-
ieers, and Major Smith and Captain Sparks, Of
he let Delaware, who have been at home some
hme On recruiting service, left for their Regi-
nen's on Monday last. -sl5i llsi 1896
The Fifty seventh Massachusetts Regiment
passed through this city, on Tuesday night for
the front.
number Of building lots. eighty feet by one
hundred and four feet at the Northeast inter
section Of Washington and Seventh streets, is
offered for sale. Enquire Of James T. Bird or
John q Patterson. These are very desirable
tots 10 highly eligible situation.
u. Ritson & Co., having erected Flour Bar
rel, ave and Heading Mill, GU the Brandywine,
near the Flour Mills, are prepared TO enter into
contracts, for Timber, such as Oak, Beech. Ma
ple and Poplar in the log, or in blocks suitable
for making Slaves and Heading. They also
have large quantity Of kindiing and stove
wood, sawed aud split, cheap for cash. We hope
that persons desiring anything in their line will
give them q CALL as they sell as cheap as else.
where, and will give en,ire satisfaction.
Henry NJ. Rile & Co., successors to s. W.
McCaulley, corner Of Ninth and Pine Streets in
this city, inform the public that they have con
stantly on hand large and excellent assort-
ment Of Bricks. We commend this firm TO the
patronage Of our citizens.
We Learn that the Fourth Ward, hrs succeeded
in filling iis quota under the draft. They have
raised ninety volunteers, the number required.
MOng ShRu Loo, converted Burmese, de.
lisered a very interesting lecture, at the Second
Baptist Church. iu this city, Oh Monday evening,
on the manners, customs and religion of that
people He is beisg educated at Lewisburg,
Pa, for missionary to his native land.
collection was taken iu Asbury NJ. E.
Church. on Sabbath morning last, after sn able
discourse from the Pastor, to defray the interest
on the Church debt, when about $175 was
realized
Coroner zeblsy held an inquest last Monday,
ever the body of lad named Anthony Mcguire,
who had fallen into the Brandywine on Sunday
afternoon, from bridge which is being erected
near the mills Of Charles /. Dupont The jury
rendered q verdict OF death from accidental
drowning. IL having transpired that the mother
Of the lad was widow and in rather INDECENT
circumstances, soven or eight dollars were COL
lected and generously presented TO aid her to
meet the expenses rendered necessary by the
untimely death Of her son.
John +. 0landin, has been released by the Pro.
Vost Marshal, on taking the oath of allegiance
and giving bond for good behavior and to leave
the State, and not return during the war.
Levi q. Hopkins, George Staurt, and VIM, X.
Grant, who were drafted and failed to report
were arrested last week, and brought TO the
Provost Marshal in this city.
An election will be held at the Bank of Smyr-
nA, on the 9th day of May next, between the
hours OF two and five O'Clock, for the purpose of
electing nine Directors to serve for one year.
Sheriff Stidham will sell the Household Fur
nitnre, stock Of Drug store and fixtures, and
Horse, York wagon, &c, of Joseph H. Chandler,
at public sale, at No. 500 Market street, in this
city, on the Sd day of NAV naxt
Messrs. Wagner s. Kirn, have taken the build
ing at the northeast corner Of Third and Walnut
stree'si in this city, where they are prepared to
receive orders to execute House, Ship and Sign
Painting, in the best possible manner. These
gentlemen are practical Workmen, who fully
understand their business, and we commend them
to the patronage Of the public, feeling assured
from their long experience 10 the business in
some Of the best Establishments in this city and
elsewhere that they will give entire satisfaction
william II. Billany & Co., Southeast corner of
Second and Market streets, are agents for the
sale OF the Universal Clothes Wringer. 1t is
said to be an excellent article for the purpose
for which it is used. Housekeepers should try il.
The Little GIRLS Aid Society, of this city, will
give Tableaux exhibition al the Institute Hall.
on Tuesday evening May 80, 1864. The pro-
ceeds are to be applied to the Sanitary Fair.
The pupils OF Public School No. A, in this city,
will give an exhibition at Institute Hall, on
Lhursday evening, May 18th, for the benefit Of
the Sanitary Commission.
Rev. II. H. cleveland, Pastor of the Scot,
M. +. Church, Of this city. will commence q
series OF Sermonf, on Sunday evening next, on
John the Baptist, the John Brown Of the FIRST
Christian era.
VIM. Bright has purchased the three story
brick store and dwelling, in Market street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets, occupied by Dir.
Iaggart and Prof. Shelp, from Messrs. Kite and
element Of Pennsylvania. MIR. Bright has sold
orlck house for Jesse Lane in West street, above
Eleventh, to George Lodge of Brandy wine Hun.
dred, for $1,000. He has also sold two three story
brick houses for VIM. G. Lowe, in Shipley street,
below Second, to George Lodge for $4,000.
eherlh Stidham will sell at public sale, at the
house Of Albert Flaglor in Third street, near
Walnut, in this city, on the 5ih day Of NAV next
at O'Clock, A. NJ, the personal property Of Mr.
Flaglor. Also the same day at his Carriage
Factory at the south end of the Wilmington
bri ige, In New Castle Hundred, his Coach
riages.
John McLear & Son, No. III Market street
have for sale guaranteed bond Of the DelaWsr,
Railroad Company. Stocks and loans Of al
kinds bought aud sold.
GYhHAsTIc ExH1BITIoN-The first annual ex
hlbition OF the pupils Of the Wilmington GYM
naslnm, or Professors Hillebrand aud Lewis
assisted by some of the Gymuasts from tbeil
institute 10 Philadelphia, for the benefit of th,
Central Fair of the Sanitary Commission tool
place Of the Institute Hall, on Tuesday evenin,
last. The large saloon was crowded to its nj
most noi capacity, with ladies and gentlemen. The
wilmington Brass Band, which had kindly vol
unVeeteu It's services for the occasion, was in
atenuAhee, and added much 10 the pleasure Of
me entertainment. Hon. S. NJ. Harrington. .Jr
secretary OF State, delivered few Introductory
REMARKS which were very interesting. and
n9,eheu 70 win marked attention. The Light
S 0aNslnenlc exercises and exercises in modern
dymnastics on Apparatus, by children of both
sexes, was beautiful feature Of the exhihi,ion
Each performed their part in a cred,table man
ner, aud many OF the feats we're truly astonish.
ing Ihe Gymnastio exercises by eentlemen
consisted OF performances with the Single Bar
swinging Rings, Ladders, Parallel Bars, and
pumo Bells, and have rarely been excelied ia
our oity, by professional men, It is but Justice
10 tnese amateurs to say that all of them are
pupils OF Messrs. Hillebrand and Lewis, uud en-.
gaged IN the legal aud medical profesaions. and
commercial and other pursuits OF life. and are II
no matter connected with exhibitions of Gvm
nastic character, for livelihood. Thev oonId
not have been induced, to appear on putlic
stage from any other motive than n natriotic
desire to aid in the cause of their country. hv
contributing to the welfare of the brave men VIII
are sighting our cOuntry's battles. They deserve
the thanks Of every loyal person in our CITY. for
their Invaluable services on this occasion, The
sparrlng, Feats on the Double Trapees and Aero.
baiic Groupings, won the admiration Of all who
were present, and were loudly applauded.-
Messrs. HillebIand and Lewis, deserve much
praise, for the prohciency attained by their pu-
piis' and the satisfactory manner in which every
thing passed on. Everything tended to prove
their capability for imparting instruction ia tboss
necessary exercises 10 deVelope the strength,