Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-29
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.

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Nine negroes, on board Of a vessel hound Tor
Philadelphia, mutinsed, when the vesael was
opposite New Castle, last Monday week. They
were arrested by ex-Sheria Siidham, aud taken
before Eiquire Veach, who committed them to
JAIL They alleged that the vessel was not sen.
worthy, but subsequent txamination shows
that their statement WAS not true.
Richard Burton, who was badly beaten in
Market street, week before last, has since died
Of his wounds.
Some villain broke into 81. Thomas Church.
Newark, last Thursday night week. and robbed
II Of number Of articles valued at $l6U
Wm. @. Lowe, VIM. H Pierce Edward l.,
Rice, George W. Vernon, VIM. Todd. James "
hics and Richard jackson, are the securities OF
Sheriff Hagany.
Coroner Curry, has entered on the duties of
his oiiice. He has made the following appoint
mtnts Of Deputies William Hlkill, Delaware
City; Rayworth Weldin, Blsckbird. His se-
cuiitiea are John Logan, Moses LOwthsr, and r.
L. Armstrong.
Coroner Zebley held an inquest, Friday after
noon week, over the body Of Mary Moreland,
who was found dead in the cornhed of James
Cranston, near Marshall's rolling mill. She was
about sixiy-hve years Of age, without home or
friends, and laid out for several nights. The
jury rendered verdict Of death from exposure.
Charles Wooters, who was convicted Of rob-
bing the Post Office, in this city about year
and half since, is now lying dangerously i'll in
the Jail at New Castle.
Hiram W. McCol!y, of Milford, has resigned
the position Of Paymastet in the United States
Army.
Sheriff Hagany has appointed Wm. g. Massey,
deputy for Wilmington, and VIM A. Hukill, for
81. Georges and Appoquinimink Hundreds
Alfred u. Jessup, Of the hrm Of Jessup &
Moore, Paper manufacturers, on the Brandy
wine, was before Mayor Matis, on Saturday
week last, on the charge of throwing offensive
and poisonous substances into the Brandywne
Creek, In violation OF an act of Assembly. After
a hearing, he WAS discharged, the evidence going
to show that they had not put or placed such
matter in the Greek since the passage Of the
Act.
= At last advioes the Eighth Delaware, was at
City Point, Virginia.
DEATH OF A VALUABLE CITlzEN.-The Smyrna
Times, Of Thursday, says We regret to au-
neunce this week the demise of one Of our useful
citizens, Mr.. William II. Start, which occurred
on Saturday morning last very suddenly before
medical assistance could be procured-from a
severe hemorrbage or rupture Of blood vessel
he was, up to the moment when first taken, in
his fall usual health, and the announcement Of
his decease was consequently the more startling
Not only his family and friends have sustained
serious loss, but the community has lost one
who though walking humhly, yet in all the dree
tions Of usefulness aud good citizenship was
perhaps not excelled by any in whatever walks
OF life He was coed and enterprising me
chanic and carrying on an active business us
wheelwright and blacksmith and his loss will
be felt in this department as well as n religious
and charitable objects He was a prominent
member Of the society of Old Fellows who at
tended his funeral in body and 10 the per-
formance Of the usual imposing funeral rites of
the Order.
CAPTAIs SNITH.--Capt. Wm. p. Smith, Of
Company r, 9th Connecticut Volunteers, arriy-
ed In this city last week. his term Of three years
having expired. Captain Smith was in the en-.
ploy of the late firm Of G. & @. W. Bush, and
three years ago gave up his situation to do
battle for the cause of the nation. lie entered
the service as a Sergeant and for brave aud
meritorous acts, haH been promoted from rank
TO rank until he has reached that Of Captain.
His regiment was in the First Brigade, First
Division Goth Corps. This corps was under
the command Of Gen Hooker, and he partici.
pated in all the sanguinary conflicts in which il
has been engaged, in Virginia, Pennsylvania,
and the Southwest and with the capture Of
Atlanta.
SHOOTING ATFAIR.--A correspondent Of the
Georgetown Messenger, writing from Milton,
says "A shooting affair occurred at the hotel
in that place on election day 1t appears thai
two men were lighting, aud Capt. Cade, Of the
Third Delaware, and Mr.. j. Bsynnm went tC
part them Cade drew his revolver, in tho scufle .
0 aud frei IT, the ball taking effect on Mr. Bay
, NUNS head producing a slight wound Of thI
scalp, just above the left eye. Mr. Baynum hai
entirely recovered from the effects of the injury
THANRsGNIEa aDAY.-Thanksgiyiug day wa.
I aha L., ala m
shops and places of business were closed. Diyint
worship was held in the Churches, and appro-
PIRATE dlscOurses delivered to large and attentive
congregations. At the Tilton U. s. Genera
Hospital, q splendid dinner was given to tn,
soldiers by the ladies. The table was vel
filled with the good things Of the season, and al
hour OF two vas spent very pleasantly at tht
festive board, by the bravo defenders Of on
country's fag
ORDER or United AMRRIcAN MECHANICS -
. The Order OF United American Mechanics, at
tended Divine worship at the Union NJ. Il
Church, in this city, on Thursday last, at half
past ten o'clock. Bishop Scott delivered al
able and eloquent thanksgiving discourse. Th
Mechanics made very creditable display
q THR STEAM FIRE EE0IEE- The Water Witcl
Fire Company made a trial at their new Steau
Fire Engine, on Thanksgiving day, at the rae
on Fifteenth street, when it threw wuier a dis
tance OF two hundred aud fifteen feet, from on
t stream. 1t threw water from two stream
:, upwards of one hundred feet. large numbe
OF persons were present to witness the trial.
COuRT.-Tke Court was in session on Tuesda
and Wednesday, last, but no business Of impnl
Q tance was done, the time being occupied iu ,h
Q disposition Of important cases.
!. NRw CHURcH.-Ths Congregational Churc
at Canterbury was organised on Thursday, vii
appropriate ceremonies. The attendance Wi
ls large. Rev. DR.. Smiley, of Pbladelpbi
preached in the afternoon grand sermon afr,
n which the christians present, representing
n least three denominations, partook of the sacri
u ment Of the Lords supper. The evening exel
IS csea consisted Of o sermon and the formation
ly the church society and its recognition.
n CARp.--Mrs. Wiswel takes pleasure
IL acknowledging the gift of au elegant and costl
Ia tea service from nameess but thought,
" friends, in the Congregation Of tie Centr
4 Presbyterian Church, aud begs to assure the
y that their friendship is reciprOcated by one wi
~ will ever recall her associations with them wi
ID heartfelt pleasure.
fe The Delaware IEquIREH. The propriet
y OF the Delaware Inquirer, James B. Riggs, b.
Oh disposed Of the subscription list and advertsii
IN patronage of that paper, to Geo. w. Yerno
y Hereafter the Republican will hs furnished
r, it's subscribers.
i'd
le CoLLRcToR.--At the last meeting of ths Ci
ss Council, On Friday evening, Robert Galbrai
Was elected Collector of city taxes, in place
Edward l.. Brown, resigned.
u orr THE TRACE. The locomotive attached
y the 4 O'Clock, train on Thursday evening, "
" switched of the track at Dover Depot t6rou
= the negligence Of the engineer and switch-tepd
!. l. The train was in consequence detained un
Of about l0Dlook.