Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-27
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.

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The State Medical Society will meet at Dover,
ou the l4th of June.
The Water Witch Fire Company, have con
tracted with Chapman & Brother, Philadelphia,
to build them a Steam Fire Engine at a cost Of
| $3,000 without hose.
Attention is invited to the advertisement Of
VIM. I. HOPKINS, 628 Arch street, Philadelphia.
His assortment of Hoop Skirts, is large and
worthy of public patronage.
The Board Of Education at its last meeting,
granted permission to use the room lu the base
ment Of School No. l, Sixth aud French streets,
to organise German and English school.
After the first Of June the Public Schools will
have but one session per day.
DIED.-Samuel Thompson Akin, son of John
Akin, Of this city, died at the residence of his
parents, yesterday morning, in the oath year Of
his age. This young man received the appoint
ment Of Clerk, to George rlunkett Esq, Pay.
muster Of the United States Navy, and has been
for some time past ia Charleston Harbor, on
board Of the New lronsides His heath becom-
ing somewhat impaired he went as far as The
Florida coast, in hopes that he would recover,
but all his efforts proved unavailing and he re-
turned home, which he reached OIL Saturday
last. Ills complaint was the result of heavy
cold, contracted while in the service, which
increased in virulence, until ii caused his death.
He was much respected By all who knew him
Col SMITH WoUNDED We regret 10 learn
that Cul. Thumas A. Smith, of the First Della
ware Volunteers, was wounded in one of the
recent battles in Virginia, in the Department of
Cen Grant, while galan;ly leading the Brigade,
which has been under his command for some
time past, into action. His wound s not a serl-
Gus one. He has been transferred TO the com.
maud Of the Brigade formerly under the com
mand of Col. Carroll
MORE WOUNDED SOLDIERS One hundred and
twenty wounded soldiers, from the different hos
pitfalls 10 Baltimore, arrived at the Tlton hospi-
tai in this city, on Tuesday last. about noou -
They were wounded in the recent battles in Vr-
einia, and belong TO New York and Pennsylvania
| regiments. They are all injured in the arms
hands or the upper extremitles of the body, aud
are dong we'll. This hospia! has nGcunmo la
tons for about fifty more paileuts who are
hourly expected to arrive.
NEw NoyELs.-We have received from the
publishers, I. Is. Peterson and Brothers, Phila.
dephia two new novels, entitled, "The be-
formed" from the pen OF Mrs. Marsh, and
Family Pride, >" by The author of "Pique" The
'Deormed, will be read with much interest by
oil lovers Of light literature. "family Pride"
is one Of those books which make leir mark
upon the generation which receives them. and
bered. II is well written and will fnd many
admirers. These works may be procured ut the
store OF L. 5. r. Butler, 40 Market street, in
this city.
EXHIBITION. The pupils of Public School No.
q, Will give an exhibition at Institute Hall, on
Monday evening next, for the benefit of the
Sanitary Commission. The last exhibition of
this school, was n marked success The Hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the
children acquitted themselves in a manner high
ly creditable. number of new pieces will be
introduced on this occasion, aud We bespeak for
them crowded house.
-PosTPoNEMRSr.- understand
the Rev. Bishop Simpson, Rev Bishop James,
and Rev j. MKendree Reilley, preached in the
New Castle NJ. Il. Church last Thursday. intend.
ing to dedicate the Church on that day. hut as
the amount necessary (S3,000) to clear the
Church OF all indebtedness was not secured, the
friends OF the Church declined to have it dedi-
Gated. Since that time the amount (S3, ,OOO) has
been very nearly obtained, and the Church will
be dedicated, Providence permitting next Sab
bath the 29th Of May, by Rev. Bishop Scott, b.
d., free of all debt.
FoR THE FRosT.-We are informed that Gen.
Lockwood's Brigade, broke up their camp at
Belle Plain, Virginia, on Monday last, aud moved
ln the direction of Fredericksburg, near which
they encamped that evening, enroute for the
front. The men were in good health and spirits.
and anxious for a brush with the foe Captnin
q. IL. Gallagher, is the Quarternaster of the
Brigade, anu is accompanied by Thomas Roberts
and James Moore, as clerks. The Third Della
ware, it is stated, ia in General Lockwood's
Brigade.
A LARGE SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING Lors
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city, will sell at public auction, on the premises.
On Saturday, June 4th at half-past two O'Clock.
p m, about seven squares ct valuable building
| lote between Delaware Avenue and the Brandy.
wine. The plot contains l0S lots, q. 537 feet
and is valued at $50, 900. Much care has been
taken to successfully adapt the plotting to the
ground surface, to street grades and 10 afford
the necessary proper outlet. The lots have
fronts yariously from 20 to 100 feet. and are
mostly from 100 to 15O feet in depth These
lots are situated in an elegant locality and are
surrounded with the most beautiful scenery
We know of no better location ia the citv for
private residences or for manufacturing nur-
poses, as it is peculiarly adapted to either The
Clty passenger Railway passes these lots afford.
ing railroad facilities to purchasers. There can
be htte doubt, now that there is such a great
demand Tor houses, that the tide OF improvement
Will tend in that direction, aud consequently
spot ON which to erect homestead or for in
vesIment or speculation, There will be no post,
ponemenl, withdrawal or underbidding, but
very lot VIII positively be sold on that day.-
The terms OF sale arc accommodating This is
rnre opportunity to purchase valuable building
lots.
CLoTHINo.-David Chandler, No, 5O4 Market
street, IN this CITY, invites the attention of pen-
tlemen to his large and splendid assortment Of
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vesiings, suitable fol
Summer wear, which he is prepared to make tr
order IN the most fashionable styles at shor
notice, and on the most accommodating terms
, No effort will be spared to give entire satisfao
ton 10 all who may favor him with their patron
age. lie employs good workmen, and uses til,
lest materials to be found in this market and
garments made at his establishment are guarau
teed to fit. Call and examine his goods
May 27lh-lm.
PAINTING, GLAZING, &o.-Everybody feel,
anxious to have their house present as respect-
! able an appearance as possible. Now, goot
coat Of paint on house is great beautifer, anC
we would advise all to try the experiment CA
2 on James France, No. 5l2 King street, next dool
to the Post Office, in this city, and give him /
contract lie does his work in an excellen
manner, with good materials, and at low rates
! and we feel satisfied will give satisfaction L
those who employ him, He also attends to ShiI
: and Sign Painting and Glazing Try him beforl
; engaging any one else.
SNIP BUlLDINd.-E. & c. Moore s. Co.. sbir
hull1ers, al the foot of Fourth street, in thi.
city, during the past year, have rebuilt and re-
paired 81 sail vessels; built one tug boat an(
repaired three side wheel steamers. Tbey
: have now in course of building, one steame,
100 feet long, 20 feet beam, feet deplh ol
hold, and 100 tons burthen; and q schooner ne
feet long, 294 feet beam, 81 feet depth of hold