Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

store uf Mr +. Rudolph, No Iii Market
street, in this city, day Or Two sihce, very
handsome sword, cash belt and pair Of epurs,
Intended 10 he pi, sontrd ~ CAPT. J. Il. w. Ay-
d iott, by Company Il. LIST u luware Cavalry r.
u .ese articles are manufactured from the very
hest materials, and wrought in stJ lie which re-
fleets tue highest credit ou the manufacturer
Tue sword bag an elegantly finished Damascus
blIde, which is decorated on one side with
battle scenr, showing soldiers engaged in con-
lict, u battle-axe, flags, &c.i on tile reverse nre
the letters U. surrounded with u wreath; just
above which are spread eagle aud a represen-
iaton Of Tag. The top Of tnc-bade is inge-
uiously covered with a shell mounted with gold.
TIE grasp is Of ivory, OH which is cut cannon,
aud other wnrike armtr. Tue guard Is tasteful.
ly executed aud consists of a wreath Of flowers,
made OF gold, in the centre Of which are the
letters ~ s. On the top OF the hilt, is a head
representing "Liberty" capped with gold eagle.
The eagle is made 10 that when the sword is in
use il can be taken oil, und Il gold acorn accom-.
panits 10 be used IN It's stead. The scabbard is
OF sohd German Silver, mounted with gold. In
u Wreath on the side are the following words,
presented to Capt, j. d. W. Aydeott, by the
Ion commissioned officers aud priyatss OF Com
puny L, LIST Delaware Cavalry. Near the up
per baud is representation Of the Goddess Of
Liberty, in gold, holding in one hand shield
the sides Of tue seabbard are uinamented with
iags, drums, spears and other warlike iusiru-
mtnts. between the lower band and the top Of
tue sword are engraved the names OF the battles
in which Captain AJdelOIf has participated, as
I'll oNs:--" West Point, Seven days fight Oh
The peunsulu; Manassa, Plains South Noun
tain; Antietam LIST fredericksburg ,2I Fred
eticksburg; Salem Church, nnd Geltysburg''-
The sash is manufactured Of silk, aud is
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the swOid The belt is made Of cnameltl
leather, mud is quite pretty Tie spurs are in
lhe shape Of Az eagle, SILVER mounted, and CON
tain tuTquoia sets. Altogether these articles
me gotten up in style which reflects much ere
dit uu Ar. Rudolph, aud give evidence that he is
entitled To the high reputation which he enjoys
for getting up articles Of this character. We
would commend his establishment 10 our mil
tiny friends Who wish to purchase anJ thing Of
the kind, as worthy of their patronage. Captain
Aydeoit is lrnve officer who has seen much
service in defence Of the Union, ani the suprem.
Acy Of the laws, aud this mark If respect IRON
the hands OF the volunteers IL well deserved. and
shows the high esteem in which he is held by The
non commissioned tihoets and priyates Of bis
company rs m officer and gentleman. The pre-
sehlatlon will take place in u short time.
EMMRT LYckuM BALL.-The Emmet Lyceunl,
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the odd Fellows Hail, on Friday evening, Feb
Iuary 9TH, 1864. The managers are gentlemen
in every way qualified to render this ball one Of
much pleasure to those who may favor them with
their presence On this occasion Good music
will be in attendance and no pains will be spared
10 add 10 the enjoyment of the participants.
Those who are fond Of the pleasures OF the ball
room should procure their tickets ut once.
The IoE.-lhe rain of Monday and Tuesday
bad the effect Of Kidding our streets Of much Of
the ice aud snow which has 50 long rendered
walking disagreeable. The ice in the Brandy.
wine broke up, and the creek was filled with
large bodies Of it. We have not heard Of auy
damage resulting from it. The ice 10 the Chris.
tiaDa was also much broken up, but not sulii-
eiently to open the navigation. Wednesday was
quite cold again, and the rivers and streams will
soon be frozen as tight as ever unless therl
should be a great change in the weather.
LARGE SALE OF CARRIAGES john Merrick
corner of Second and French streets, offers fol
sale three hundred carriages, OF the most modtri
styles aud fuish, OF both light and heavy work
These carriages are all manufactured by Mr.
Merrick, from the very best Materials and il
the most workmanlike manner. Any peIsol
desiring 10 purchase IN excellent vehicle at
bargain, should not permit this opportunity to g
uHmprovei.
WASHINGTON FIRE COMPANY BALL. Tn
tweniy-iOurth annual citizens dress ball of tn
Washington Fire Company. will be pisen in In
Odd Fellows Hall, on Monday evening, FeOlue,
I'D, 1864. The Washington members kno,
} how to get these kind of entertainments up in
manner which is always pleasant and agreeable
The managers have made every arrangement
render this bail equal ii not superior to an
that has preceded il, and it is anticipated tina
q large company will be present. Those VIII
4 wish 10 participate should procure their ticket
at once.
SHOOTING CAsE.-0n Wednesday evening las
u about five o'clock, boy about IA years Of az
named Fianois Ready, shot another boy
named Richard Nv. Crooks. The occurrenC
took place in the vicinity of Water and Lomoar
streets. The particulars OF the case are as fo
lows:-lt appears that some four or five you'll
were out practising with pistols, Crook got son
short distance ahead of the Others when Read
: raised bis pistol, pointing it at Crook, and fire.
J. the ball taking effect in the leg of the latte
. making horrible, though not serious wound
: The injured boy was conveyed to the resdent
OF his parents, and medical aid called in. Cap
William Thatcher arrested the whole party, NJ
u handed them over to officer Legg, who committi
u them to the City Hall cells They had hearil
before Mayor Turner, who held Ready to ba
= in the sum of $500, 10 answer at the next ter
- VI Noulh lne Other Doys were helu lot tine pr
: sent. Ready aedges that the shooting was acc
dental.
DESTRUCTION OF THE RosEvILLE Factory D
. FIRE.-On Wednesday afternoon at a o'cloc
+ the Roseville Factory, near Newark Del, wi
e totally destroyed by lire. The fire originated
. the pieker-Ioom, in the willow, and is suppose
t to have been caused by the steel point Of one
c the government tags or tax-receipts, which al
Il now placed in cotton balls. The building b(
a lOngcd to the estate of Arthur Chillas lecease
d and is fully Insured. The machinery was owl
i, cd by Messrs. Riddle X Maxwell, Manufacturer
of Cotton Jeans, and was insured for about tv
G thirds of its value.
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