Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-08
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

Mr.. staplsr, has purchased the house Of John
Rowbotham in Washington street, between 9th
and 9th, for 81, 900.
jesse Alexander and John W. Patterson, were
chosen Commissioners, and Francis McIntyre,
Clerk, Of District No. 50, on Saturday last Tax
$500.
The Trustees Of the Poor will meet at the
Aims house on the 27th inst Persons having
accounts are requested to leave them with the
Treasurer, John B. Porter, previous to the 2o'h
/ inst.
short time since Mr.. Archibald Armstrong,
employed at sharpless' Mill. in Mill creek Hun
dred, vas somewhat injured while attending
circular saw. He was struck in the face by
piece Of wood, which rendered him seuseless for
some minutes. He is convalescent.
Philip Combs has purchased frame house on
Walnut street between Front and Second, Of Mrs.
Dougherty for $l450, and also the adjoining lot
from Capt. Stokes, for $500. He has front Of
40 feet, on which he intends to erect large ba-
kerry.
Edward McInAll, purchased on Saturday last,
at Marshals sale, two shares Of stock in the
Farmers Bank at New Castle, forfeited by the
Rebel General Trimble, for s62 20 per share,
with the dividends which have accrued on the
shares, which amounts 10 50 per share.
DoARD OF EDucArIoN. The new Board Of Ed
ueafion, assembled at the City Hall, in the Coun-
ell Chamber, on Tuesday evening last for the
purpose OF organizing. ALLEN Cav throp, of the
First Ward, was called to the Chair, and George
W. Vernon, of the Third Ward was appointed
Secretsry.
On motion. A. II. Quinby. and John D. Porter,
were appointed Committee to examine the re-
turns Of the election held on Saturday last. The
Committee reported that Wesley Talley was
elected q member OF Board for three years, from
the First Ward; in the Second wsri. there was
no election; Rev. james s. Dickerson, for three
years, from the Third Ward DR.. James F. Will
son, for three years from the Fourth Ward, and
that there Wss no election 10 the Fifth Ward.
The Board then proceeded to select officers
for the ensuing year. which resulted in the choice
OF the following named gentlemen, for the offices
named President, Hon. Willard He'll Secre-
terry, John T. Robinson.
On motion, the election ef Treasurer was post
poned until the next stated meeting, on the even
ing Of the fourth Monday in April
The Board then proceeded to fill vacancies in
the Second and Fifth Ward, occAsioned by a
failure Of the voters to elect, when the following
named gentlemen were elected -
Second Wsrd.-EdWard Moore, John NeLeAr,
George II. Walter.
Fifth ward.-william S. Hilles, Samuel Can
by, r. Rev. Alfred Lee.
The standing committees will he appointed at
the next meeting.
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THR MONITOR SAuaUs The iron clad Monitor
"Saugus" built by Harlan & Hollingsworth &
Co., 10 this city, being completed; left our
wharVes, on Wednesday morning for Philadel-
phin, where she will receive her outfit and crew,
for active operations in the South. We learn
that every part Of her mschidery worked in the
most admirable manner and the Monitor gave
evidence Of excellent sailing qualities. Her
speed was about Ten miles an hour. The "SRu-
gus" is elegantly finished in every particular,
will reject credit upon the enterprising firm that
built her, and will doubtless prove potent as an
auxiliary in crushing out the rebellion. This
vessel is over 1000 tons burthen, has one turret
and carries two 10 inch guns She is to be COM
msnded by Capt Colhoun, for some time paSt
attached to the Receiving Ship Princeton. A
number of invited guests were on board, and
psrtook of a COLLATION. at the Continental Hotel
ODD FELLOWS AUTOMATICALLY Odd Fellows
Association Of Kent county, held their quarterly
meeting at Smyrna, on Tuesday last. Owing to
the terrible storm which prevailed, the attend
snce was not as large SIS usual, and the arrange
ments which bad been made for an imposing
display WAS materially interffered with. Those
present were given a sumptuous entertainment
at Wards Hall. The table was supplied with
all the delecacies OF the season, and good cheer
, prevailed. The NJ. W. Grand Master, Joshua
address. at the NJ. L Church, which was listen
} ed TO by an attentive audience. Everything
passed oil 10 the most pleasant and agreeable
manner, and the participants were highly de ,
ligted with the festivities Of the occasion.
The DELAWARE SAvIRGs BANK-An election
was held at this institution, on Monday last,
= which resulted in the choice of the following
named gentlemen as a Board Of Managers for
the ensuing year Jesse Sharpe, DIR. II. F. As.
kew, Jesse Lane, John Akin, Henry F. Pickels
Robert R. Robinson, VIM. S. McCanley, David
2 Craig, John NJ. Turner, John Finn, James
Bradford, Wm. II Grubb Thomas II. Baynard.
William Bright, s b. NeWlin, John Logan
Bauduy Simmons, Gregg Chandler, Abraham
| Boys, John Montgomery, William Mccall, Loui.
II COIe, Samuel W. McCaulley, DR.. 0bed Bal
: ly, William McCanlley. The Board assembled OF
Tuesday, and reelected Wm. McCaulley, Presi
dent, and John +. Ruth, Secretary and Treasur
or.
Day GoODs. CARPETINGs. &G.-John s. Ken
nard & Brother No. 30G Market street, inform
4 the public that they have on hand large ant
I we'll selected stock Of Dry Goods, Carpeting, 0i
= Cloths. Nc., to which they invite the especia
i alten ion. They a'e selling as cheap as any 9th
er house in the city. This IN are cOnstan
= in their attendance at the auction sales at whc
= some of the best and most desirable goods fresl
from the importers and manufacturers are sold
They are therefore prepared TO sell low prices
u and give their customers the advantage Of larg
e stock to select from. Give them a call.
!, FIRST WARD.-A meeting was held at th
II Fame Hose house on Tuesday evening last, t
L take measures to exempt tho Ward from tn
10 draft II was resolved to raise sufficient amour
to exempt those who may be drafted, and th
u following named gentlemen were appointed col
lectors Thomas johnson, Jos. A. Hestou
Robt P. Garvey, Joseph Jones, Geo. W. Roberts
Capt. Horace Ray, DR.. William D. Nolen, Georg
- Mckay, John H. Graham, John Rpperger Jane
:, W. Birnie. Philip Plunkett, William II. Pierc,
y. r. W. Birnie, Evan Rice, David Woolman,
a Wesley Sullivan, Thomas j. Bennett, Dr.. Henr
Garrett, 8. II. Nields.
THE AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-The New Cas-
/, lie County Agricultural Society held meetin
u At the office Of the Secretary, Dr. McCabe,
8, this city, on Saturday last.
Is The question Of a Spring exhibition was dis
~, cussed, and finally II was resolved to dispens
with il the present season.
d The subject Of a sale Of the farm was take
ir up, and general interchange Of sentiments too
place, but no disposition was manifested to SO
il al the present time. The question was le
e with the Board OF Directors, with instructions
n report auy proceedings having reference to tt
subject, to future meeting
II was resolved to hold the fall exhibition.
IT be confined to horses and agricultural impl
mepts. on the 2sh and 2sth Of September mex
on the grounds Of the Society, and the Director
were instructed to make the necessary prepare
~ tions
HEADQUARTERS SD NsE JERsEY CAvALRI, 4
d Camp No. A, iu the Field
Newport, Del, April %, 1864.
* The thanks Of this Regiment, are hereby lei
n dsred to Mr., John Z. Hilyard, Deputy Collect,