Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

PARToN's LIFE OF GENERAL BUTLER IN New
ORLEAAs.-With the view of meeting the ex-
tenslve popular demand for this remarkable |
book, Mason Brothers, Mercer street, New |
York, have issued peoples edition. 1t is |
printed in large, good, clear type. II contains
full history OF the old General, as u member OF
the bar, civilian and military man, and will be
found highly entertaining and instructive as to the
important events with which be has been con-
nected during the present rebellion. See adver-
tisement in another column.
DIAMOND STATE SHAVING AND HAIR CUTTING
SAIoos.-Henry NJ. Smh, has resumed his old
business, and opened at No . East Fifth street,
in the Statesman Building. This saloon il on
the first floor. Shaving, Hair Cutting,
Hair Dressing, Dying and ShampoOing done in
the best manner. Ladies' end childrens hair cut
In the most fashionable styles. He has for sale
all the celebrated Hair Dyes, Tonics, and oils,
as also Soaps, Brushes, Combs, and general
assortment Of Perfumery. Mr.. Smith has had
many years experience in the business is an ex-
celent workman, and any person desiring any,
thlng done in his line should give him call,
New TRIMMING SToRE.-Mrs. L. A. Pyle. has
opened New Trimming Store, at No. 800 East
Second street, iu this city, where she has and in
tends keeping constantly on hand general as
sortment Of Ladies' Fancy Trimmings, which
she will sell cheap, for cash. She has large
stock OF French stamps Of the latest styles, and
IS prepared to do stamping for all kinds OF Fancy
Embroidery. We invite the ladies to give her
call
FILE MANuRAcTORr.-we would direct the
attention Of our readers to the advertisement of
u. French, File Manufacturer, corner Of Water
and Popular streets, in this city lie manuiac-
lures all kinds of new Files and Rasps, old ones
re-cut and made as good as new MIR. Fritcb
has the reputation Of being a master workman.
and all entrusting their work to him, may feel
warranted that it will be executed 10 a manner
that will give entire satisfaction.
NOTIcB.--A meeting of the Journeymen Taiors
Protective Union will be held in the fourth
story Statesman Building, corner of Fifth and
Market streets, this-Tuesday- ay-eyeninQ, at half.
past seven O'Clock. Punctual attendance is re-
quested as business Of Importance will be laid
before tho meeting. The Society desire to re-
turn their grateful thanks to their employers for
their kindness in complying with their demends.
o. McLAcHLAs, Secretary
CoURT The May term of the Superior Court,
Court of General Sessions, and Oyer and Ter.
miner, will commence at New Castle, on Mon
day next Several very important cases will be
.,led' among which are the soldiers charged with
lne murder Of Euoeh Hins0n, in this city, on the
10th OF March last.
CoNoERT AND FEsTIvAL.-The Concert and
FESTIVAL OF the Ladies Aid Society, Of New
Castle, at the Court House. on Thursday evening
last, was decided SUCCESS. The andience ,vas
very large, and the ladies realized abont 5000
The performance Of the Fort Delaware Rand
AMI Mr.. Fulmer, were received With unboundsi
applause, and elicited the highest praise.
SUDDEN DRATH.-We learn that man named
Joseph P. Eyde, died very suddenly near Newark
Del, on Saturday evening last. He lived in
building which was put up by the Railroad Com
pany as boarding house for the men engaged il
laying down the double-track, and was employe,
to get their meals. On Saturday evening, whil
washing himself, preparatory to coming to Will
mington he fell down, and almost instantly ex
pired. An inquest ives held when it was dis.
covered that his death was caused by apoplexY
lie was well-knoWn to many Of our citizens. ii,
formerly y kept restaurant in this city, and wa
also 0ar-keeper at several Of our hotels.
! PaOvosr GuARD.-The headquarters of til,
PROVOST GuArd, have been removed to the corne
of Ninth and Walnut streets, 10 this city. Com
pAny II. lst Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry
Captain Hennessay, are now performing guarC
duty.