Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

volunteers In our city on Provost and Recruiting
duty, We would state that the party who COM
mlted the unprovoked ASSAULT on William 8.
Hilles and Enocb Hinson. on Friday afternoon
laat, belonged to the lnyah Corps, and soldiers
temporarily on furlough, aud consequently the
military authorities have no control over them,
without they commit some crime. We are In
formed that fourteen Of the linglea1ers have
been arrested and are to be tried by-court"
iial, the charge Of aiding aud abetting in that
outrage, and that the Heverest penalty will be In
hlced on them 1t found guilty, We hope il will
prove sanitary lesson to others and learn them
10 hehave themselves 10 proper manner, and
respect the laws while enjoying the privileges
vt a urlough.
THE NAVY AND MARISE Cones IL will be
seen by an advertisement 10 another column,
that all persons desiring to join the Navy and
Marine Corps branches of the United States ser
vice, are requested TO make application to the
headquarters Of Col. Edwin Wilmer, Provost
Marshal of Delaware, at Third and Market sts.,
in this city. All men enlisting as seamen or n the
marine corps, will be entitled to distrbutive
share Of all prize money. Able or ordinary seamen
enlisted in the naval service receive advance of
three months pay as bounty This advance
bounty will be paid by the naval officers Recruits
enlisiing in the marine corps, in addition to
their monthly pay are entitled to prize money.
Any person between the ages of eighteen and
thirty five not leas than five feet, four inches
high, or veteran soldiers, that have served one
full enlistment, and are OF robust health, may be
taken at forty years Of age. Men for the naval
service or marine corps, are credited on the
quotas for the draft, the same as men for the
Army. This is a splendid opportunity for men,
who desire TO enlist under the banner Of their
country, and prefer the sea TO the land service,
and We hope our young men viii avail them
selves Of It,
UPHoLsTERIso. George c. Macan, upholsier-
en- has removed 10 No. 40l Shipley street, in this
city, where he will be pleased to wait on his old
friends and customers. He gives especial alten-
ton to making and laying carpets, in which he
bas had many years experience, aud fully un-
derstands the business. lie has for sale Forests
celebrated Patent Hinge Spriag Mattresses,
which have the reputation OF being the best 10
the market. ANY person desiring TO purchase
blinds, curtains and shades and have them put
up, should call and examine his stock before
purchasing elsewhere. We commend him to oui
citizens as worthy of patronage.
WAITE's SALooN.-E Everybody should read the
Calechism Of Joseph s. Waite, which will bt
found In another column. Mr.. Waite know
how TO get up good lunch, in q style which
renders it palatabe to the most fastidious cpl
cure. He cooks up oysters, game and othel
/
Bay Saloon, at 2s7 Market street, the popular
resort of all who desire to partake Of such luxu-
ries. lie is polite and attentive to customers
aud attends to their wants with promptness.
His bar s supplied with oil the best liquors, ant
good Porter and Ale. He has now On hand
splendid lot Of canvass back, red headed anC
black head ducks, rock fish, aud terrapins, to.
gether with other choice yiands, which he viii
serve up in the best styles. Give him call.
DIED OF HIS lEJURIRs.-We are panied to learr
that the colored man, llinson who was assaulte,
few days since, by some soldiers belonging I,
the U. S. General Hospital, has died of hi
wounds. We understand that thorough iuyes
tigauon OF the whole affair is being made b.
the military authorities, and that seven of the
men, supposed to have been engaged in the at
fray, are all in close confinement, -four of then
being in irons, We learn il is the determination
of Major Judd, 10 bring those engaged in ibi
shameful aud cowardiy assault to trial by
general court martial, as soon as the proper evil
denee can be prepared 1t is earnestly hope,
that all citizens having my knowledge Of th,
unfortunate occurrence will give all the niorma
ton in their power 10 bring the guilty parties
tc Justice, to the Military Commander.
ArPoIETRp. p.-The President has appointed DR.
George McC. Miller, Of Delaware an Assistan
Surgeon in the United States Army, to date from
July 6, 1868, and the nomination has been con
fined by the Senate.
LuscH-George Siroehle, has removed hi.
restaurant and Lager Beer Saloon, TO No. 23l
King street, in this city. lie will serve up Z
grand lunch on Saturday evening next, anA HI
| invites his friends aud the public generally 4
pay him visit.