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

Iolumes Of h'tory Of the Southern Rebellion,
rom the pen OF Ofviie j Victor. As its title
n0ica'es, It covers the eutlre ground OF the he-
,ellion, we'll in its political and social, as in
rs military aspects, aud 10 a carefully prepared
'ecord OF the events connected With the present
war. II is written in q spirit OF fairness anu
which gives il much value both at
he present timo aud in the future. Toe plan Of
tue author embraces all the important Stale
papers, proclamations, proceedings Of Congress,
aud other civil documents, which have beating
Gu this infamous rebellion. As Q record Of the
9 sil features Of the secession movement, il 10 q
" lrk Of incalcuable value to every one who
v uld be correctly informed In relation to the
Vi Vaccinations Of traitors, aud the noble ef
lors Of The friends of constitutional liberty 10 de-
feat their aims As book Of reference it is al
most indispensable to the professional man and
statesman aud should be placed 10 the hands
Of every student Of history in the land. II has
been endorsed and highly recommended By some
Of our most distinguished statesmen, military
aud naval officers and civilians, aud numbers
among it's patrons, President Lincoln, all the
members Of his Cabinet aud many distinguished
senators aud Representatives. The Press speak
Gf it in uDmeasured terms Of praise. While the
author deals candidly with the subject, his work
is written from the stand point Of thorough 10y
atty and patriotism, aud deserves and should re-
ceive the appreciation Of Union meH everywhere
The work will be completed in three volumes,
super royal octave. II is beautifully illustrated
with steel engravings, maps, Sc, which were
prepared expressly for it by first class artists
1t is printed on good paper, in clear and legi-
BILE manner, is handsomely bound, and should
form q part Of every library n the State. Thos.
j. Harper, Leipsic, Delaware, is the agent for
this State. Orders directed to him will meet
with prompt attention.
SEVERE AccIDEaT.-Mr. Thomas II. Giles
while attending to his mill in Laurel, on Tues
day week last, had his leg broken by being
caught in some part Of the machinery. The
fracture is very serious, and may endanger his
limb.
MILITARY CAsE.-The Baltimore Clipper o.
Wednesday says:-J. W. Morell Of Princess
Anne, Somerset county, was brought to this city
yesterday on the charge of dsloyalty. On an
examination it appears that the provost marshal
Of Wilmington had cause to suspect him of re-
cruiting men for the rebel army, aud be was ao-
eordingly sent to Wilmington tor trial
sPARRIRO CLASS AT THE WILMINGTON GYMxA-
SUM CORNER OF 6TH AND MARKRr SEs.-A new
class for a half course in sparring will form this
evening, between the hours Of and 10 p. NJ,
and will meet the same evening every week.
Persons wishing TO join will please call at that
hour Terms $500. Also private instruction
in fencing and sparring,
ST. JOHs's CHURcH, BRAsDHwIHR VILLAGE
We understand that during the last few weeks
there have been 10 adults baptised 10 this church,
besides larger number Of children. The Rector
expects to present to the Bishop, next Sunday
afternoon, some 10 candidates for confirmation
We are also glad to learn that there has been atey
started in this parish, school for colored adults
and children, which meets every Sunday after
noon at p O'Clock, aud that the seats in the gal
lery have been appropriated to their use at all
the services
The SANITARY FAIR.-The citizens Of Odessa,
held meeting Oh Saturday last, and organized
society to act in concert with the Delaware
Department Of the Great Central Fair for the
United States Sanitary Commission. Resolutions
were adopted expressing sympathy with the
cause, and pedglng their hearty cooperation in
the movement The following named gentlemen
were appointed to collect funds or other articles
for the Fair P. Baker, John Appleton,
John X. Williams, John Jsnvier, jr., James X.
Grail, Ohas Nj. Bratlon and DR.. W. N. Hamil-
ton were appointed the said committee on part
OF the gentlemen whose duty il shall be to col
ect cash contributions or articles Of value, and
hand over to their chairman, II. P. Baker, who
is also authorized by s. NJ Harrington, ir..
4 Chairman Of the committee on contributions.
&C., from persons engaged in agriculture, &c.
and who will forward the same according to its
proper destination. The ladies who were pre-
sent, organized Ladies Aid Society. The 60
ceiy will meet again to morrow.
PATTERN MAKING, &c.-We invite attention t
the advertisement OF Pierson & Brother. il
another column. This firm are prepared t,
make Patterns Of every description, manu- factur
Steering wheels, and make Boxes of all kinds Il
order. These gentlemen are practical Eorkmen
and have been connected with shops both in thi
city and Philadelphia, as Foreman, and fee
competent to execute all work entrusted to then
in satisfactory manner They give their per
soaal attention to all work done in their shop
use the best materials, and oil orders will b
filled promptly and In the best possible manner
We take pleasure in commencing them to til
public, as worthy of patronage.
MAIL LETTINGS On Monday last, the Pos
Othoe department, completed the Spring letting
Of mail contracts for the ensuing four years
from the first day of July next. In Delawar
there are 26 routes and there was 1873 bids-fou
to route. The following was the RESULT
From Wilmington, by LoveVille, New GardeI
Pa, AVondale Chatham, and Londonderry,
Cochransvile, 243 miles and back, twice Weel
= Prancis Conway, $500.
II From Wilmington to Centreville. 81 miles an
! back, three times week. Too high.
From New Castle, by Hare's Corner and Chi
d peWa, to Red Lion, miles and back, six tint
/, week. John W. Price, 1916
n From Stanton to Christians, 4 miles and bacl
six times week. William G. Blest, S225.
From Newark, by Cooch's Bridge, to GlasRo,
i miles and back, three times week Villa
!, W. Bennett $l25.
81 From st Georges, by Delaware City, to Po
fenn, miles and back, six times q week. 7,
= high.
h From Middletown, by Odessa. to McDonoug
If miles aud back, six times a week. Villa
a Money, $295; twelve times week TO Odes,
q and six times week residue.
It From Middletown, by Warwick, Nd TO O.
/. clifton, miles and back, six times a week
ia Isaac Slaughter, 1928.
Ii From Townsend, by Black Bird, to Deakyn
d vile, 81 miles and back, six times week. Su
,d pended.
20 From Smyrna, by Blackston's Cross Road
L. Alilington, Nd, Chesterville, and Melbourne,
~ Chestertewn, q miles and back, six times
le week. Enoch Spurance, $640.
r From Clayton, by Kenton and PeArson's Co
fit ner, to Tempeville, Nd, II miles and bac
r. three times week. Stansbury Whitley, S47
IS From Camden, by Willow Grove, to Hazlet
b vile, miles and back, Six times week. Rol
ie NJ Hewes, $500.
ly From Canterbury to Frederick, 6 miles q
,e back, six times week. Samuel Grace, S224
FELTON, Station instead of Canterbury.
FROM FELTON, Station to Greenboro, Nd.
~ ~ miles and back, six times week, embraci
40 Whlteleysburg. John II. Gem, $500.
T. From FELTON, Station, by whileleysburR, Mt
j. 10 Denton, l1f miles and back three time:
5, week Not necessary now.
ui From Harrington to Milford, 9 mica and ba
IT, daily, except Sunday, BY railroad. aud bv
schedule satisfactory to the Department Jaa
30 7. Foulk, secretary and treasurer OF /
Ia Junction and Breakwater Railroad Compan
$3.50.
d. From Harrington, by Vernon, Burrsvillo. NJ,