Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

llQEHCEt &G.-IOlOhel Nathan Il. DuenAne, oil |
hO First Maryland Veteran Volunteers, who
was killed in front of Petersburg, Va, was a
native Of ST. Georges, Del.
We direct attention TO tho advertisement of J.
II. Mahlhausen, in another column. He has on
hand a splendid assortment of Cloths, Casimers,
and VCstngs, suitable for Fall aud Winter
wear MIR. Muhlhausen is an excellent tailor,
makes articles of Clothing in the best and most
fashionable manner, and we would recommend
our citizans in want of anything in his line to
give him call.
The public schools of this city, were e.opened
yesterday.
Proposals will be received by DR.. James F.
Wilson, Chairman Of the Committee to enclose
the Public Square at the City Reservoir, until
the 1TIh inst, for lumber for that purpose. See
advertisement in another column.
A BAND OF YOUNG Patriots. Little
Girls Aid Society of Wilmington, proceeded to
the Hospital tents on Friday afternoon last, and
raised the first Lincoln and johnson flag that has
net been hoistea in our State. They also attached
Union flag to every tent, distributed some in
teresting reading to while away the weary hours
Of our sick aud wounded men, and cheered them
with their smiles and hopeful words All honor
to this patriot band. They have labored eff
ciently in tic good cause of our country They
have given their hours out Of school for the good
of the soldier with an earnestness, patriotism,
constanoy and success that entities them to
grateful recognition. May they all grow up 10
see the land for whose safety their hands have
so cheerlully worked, strong with Liberty aud
Union, and redeemed from all the causes that
have so long threatened its peace and happi-
ness.
ACCIDENT TO GOVERNOR CANNON On Thurs
DAY evening last, Gov. Cannon, was struck by a
Il I Al.
CT at Sixth and Market streets, and knocked
down. The wheels passed over his legs, ard
injured him somewhat but not seriously.
ELto1loN OF Offlcgas -lu Friendship Lodge,
No. 0, 1. ., of G. ~, the following officers have
been elected for the pre.ent quarter ending
October 3lst, 1864 john J. Ilighfeld, z. W.
gore W. V. A.; Joseph Ecoit, W. ST. Hannah
a. EcoH W. T.; James D. Tyson, W. T. S..
Ellea Myres, w. NJ; William u. Blythe, w. c.;
hmacl Head, W. j, G.; George Tobsn, W. o.
q Ruth Asna Iligbfell W. L. NJ; George D.
barton, W. A. s; john N. Porter, jr, W. R, II.
s., aud David Ecoif, W. L. II. s.
UNlos WARD NoMrNATioss-T1 following
are the nominations Of the Union party, in the
several Wards Of this city,
Fifsi Ward, Council. Edward T. Bellah;
Inspector, Edward McManus; Assistant, VIM.
Scott,
Second Ward-Council, Thomas Titus; In
specior, Philemma Chandler; Assistant, James
Patton.
Third Ward Council, Gregg Chandler First
precinct, Inspector James Young; Assistant,
Thomas Darlington; ID precinct, Inspector,
Thomas Harvey; Assistant, s. S. Nvaes.
Fourth Ward. d.-Council, John a. Duncan
Is precinct, Inspector, Stewart Carlisle; Assis-
tntN u
4 Massey; Assistant, John V. Rice.
F0h Wara.-Couueil, Joseph W. Day In
spector Joseph Phillips; Assistant, W. H. Ma
sIuey,
New CAsrLE GouNrY.-Tbis glorious old
County that has always gallantly sent her sons
forth to 10 battle in the cause of freedom, in the
present emergency, is fully aroused, and her
towns and villages are alive with enthusiasm.-
Hundreds Of men are being recruited, and mus.
tered in to the armies Of the Republic. Great
as has been the drain on the military material
Of the county few more are left to rally bo.
meath the Stars and Stripes, to do battle for the
cause Of the country
KENT CouNTY.-Kent county is responding
uoby to the call Of the country for troops
Every night scores Of men arrive in this city
from below. On Friday night, upwards of one
hundred men reached this city by the evening
train and were quartered in the Union League
rooms. at Sixth and Market streets. The tive
regiments are filling up rapidly.
SUSSEX CouNTY.-A large number of mer
have enlisted in the one year, and one hundred
days regiments, So many Of the hands of th,
Georgetown Union, have entered the servc,
that the editor was compelled to issue hal
sheet on Friday last. The editor says that tn,
great amount Of labor taken from that county
| t,lf in u1, a; l.,
der crop.
APPOINTMENT or INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANTS
AT u meeting Of the City Council, held Oh
Thursday evening last, the following appoint
mepts Of Inspectors and Assistants were made
John NJ Scott Inspector of the election in tn
First Ward in Place Of Joshua M6ris, resigned
Casper Kendall Assistant Inspector in the Secou
Ward, in place Of VIM. j. Enos, removed; Joh
W. Hawkins Assistant Inspector in the Fift
ward, IN place oi John Downing, removed an
, Stewart Carlisle Assistant in the Fourth Ward.
spppgA DsArn,-The Milford News says
, The ininnt sun of Capt Laws, of South Milford
died yc1y suddenly on Tuesday afternoon las
Showing signs Of irettulnUss ils mother attempt
ed To quiet It aud mRa alarmed to discover tbs
, it WAS growing cold. Dr. Prsttyman was calle
} for WHO Gu his arrival pronounced the chill
dying. In short iime it was dead from Ii
rare fatality Of a broken heart
SUPPOSED STARniNG AFFAIR. ALI A MtsrAkl
The Milford News, says :--Levin Nereditl
e while in' u'ging in skylarkiug last Saturda
r. evening, in Walnut Street, fell and immedi tie
cried out that he had been stabbed. lie had
wound in tie back from a knife, but fortunate
s for the credit Of those around him, be ht
Y weuadcd himself by falling upon butcher kni
which was in his coat pocket.
Rsv. JAMES S. DIoKERsoN.-The Rev. Jamt
=, s. Diekerstn, Pastor of the Second Bapti
; Church, of this city, who has been absent +
Z twJ mouths, will arrive h me this week, aI
n occupy his pulpit on Sunday next We q
pleased 10 learn that MIR. Dickerson has had
very pleasant nip, and is much improved in b
n hgaAh.
Il SENT TO FoRr DELAwAnE.-Frank Russo
y Reading has been convicted for using disloy
language, at Washington, while the enemy W
in front of that city, dnring the recent raid, al
- been sentenced to five years imprisonment
= Fort Delaware.
/. SuBsTIrurEs,-A large number Of substitute
were sent to Baltimore, on Saturday morni
- last from tho barracks at tine corner of Min
and Walnut streets.
ORrnAN's CouRT.-The Orphans Court al
Il Court of Chancery for Sussex County, will me
at Georgetown, GU Tuesday, the 10Th inst.
ir DHn.-John NJ. G. Steele, of Company
Il Third Delaware, died at Washington, on THU
day, and was buried in that city.
DIED-simon Sheffield, of the Fourth De
aware, died at City Point, Virginia, last week
y NorIcs.-Stolen from my Photograph Roor
, during the night of August 2sth Gold Medt
Q lion containing two Daguerreotypes of lady q
gentleman. 1t was pretty well worn and "
marked inside ar. l.. Burton" As il W
; greatly valued by the owner, will pay liberia
= for its return.