Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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The African Union Church Sabbath Schools,
made an excursion in the Steamboat Rancocas, /
to Bridgeport, N. j., on Thursday last. The
boat was so much crowded as to render II un- ,
safe number Of those who accompanied
them, crossed the river, and returned home in
the cars from Marcus Hook. They returned at
early hour in the evening, much pleased with
the trip, yet glad to escape from the dangers Of
being immersed in the waters Of the Delaware.
The Fall term Of the English and French
boarding and day school, for young ladies, No.
1928 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Mrs
Newlin, Principal, will commence on Monday,
September llth.
Chaplain W. I. Tull, Of the late Fourth Della
ware Volunteers, has been appointed to st.
Georges circuit, in this State.
Sheriff Hagany will sell at public sale, on
the 25th inst in Christana Village, house
and lot, the property of Andrew J. williams,-
He will also sell on the 26th inst lot of land
in this city, the property of Francis Ann Bryant,
At a meeting Of the City Council, held on |
Thursday evening last, Mr.. Plunkett called
the attention Of that body to the fact, that q |
number of diseased horses are running at large |
| in this city. The matter was referred to the |
committee on public buildings. Mr. Bellah re-
ported to Council, on Thursday evening, that /
| the committee appointed for that purpose, had |
| invested the Latimer Trust in the United States
7-sO Loan.
A large wagon loaded with rags and drawn by
six mules, was upset in harket ST., above
Third, last Saturday, by one of the hindmost
wheels giving way. The unloading and reload
ing of the material in another wagon belonging
to the firm Of Jessup & Moore, cost several hOurs
OF labor.
John A., son Of VIM. C. Lebrahdt, Esq, was
standing on the bridge over the Brandywne at
the end of King Street, last Saturday evening
week, when he observed boy fall into the water
and percevng that he could not swim, rushed
to his relief, and rescued him from his perilous
situation. Had it not been for his assistance he
would doubtless have been drowned.
The Philadelphia correspondent Of the "Msth-
odist," furnishes the following item; The Bran
dywine NJ. E, church, Wilmington, Delaware,
has always had hard struggle for existence
During the present conference year 81 900 in
cash have been secured, together with 5 900 in
reliable subscriptions, leaving small debt re-
maining of $500. The pastor, Rev. John
France, has been provided with comfortable
parsonage, the congregations are increasing, and
everything looks encouraging The church is a
neat brick building beautifully located.
George Mortimer, Third Assistant Engineer
in the United States Navy, is now on visit to
his parents and friends iu this city.
A little child, whose name we could not learn
fell out of n vehicle, atundiug at the corner of
Fourth aud King streets, on Saturday morning
q shocking manner. IL was taken to the drug
store Of DR. j. Slmms Son, where its wounds
were dressed.
Colonel William P. Johnston, son Of the
late General Albert Sydney Johnston, has been
released from Fort Delaware by order OF the
President There are only two Confederate
prisoners now at Fort Delaware-Col. subbock.
Of Texas nn aid to JEFF Davis, and his private
secretary, Burton N. Harris.
The alarm of fre On Sunday aiiernoon Vyas
false.
SECOND Assistant Engineer J. II. Huxley, Of
the United States Navy, s on a visit to his re-
lRtives and friends in this city.
MUSTERED ObT-Compsny D, l55th Indiana
} which has beeu performing guard duty 10 this
city, was mustered out of the United States
service, on Saturday last by Lieu. D Wells.
! The remainder Of the Regiment was stationed at
> Salisbury, Md, Dover Camden. and other
/ points in this State, and we're mustered out by
the same officer on Friday. They reached this
t city in a special train on Sunday aud took
I their departure for Annapolis, Md, yesterday,
/ where they will be paid off and discharged.
n TAE SoLDIERs CAsKEr We have received
" the August number Of the Soldiers Casket. a
y new Magazine published by g. W. Alexander
u No: l2S South Third Street. Philadelphia Il
Is devoted to the interests of the soldier. IL i,
we'll printed ooniaips great amount OF readine
matter Of interest to all classes, and should
receive generous support from our loyal
! patriotic people. II is furnished at the Low
price Of two dollars per annum.
q CAMDEN CAMP MEErIyd.-The Camden Camp
II Meeting broke up on Friday morning last, after
lasting eight days. The attendance Of persons
l. from all the counties Of this State was large
}, and a number were converted.
70 KENT COUNTY MATTERs.-wo copy the follow
y ing items from the Dover Delapdreaa o
10 Saturday,
T. FiRE,-A stable, belonging to the property oi
= which Mr.. Thomas Slaughter resides, Ia thi
~ - town, was destroyed by FIRE between twelve AMI
~ one o'clock on last Saturday morning. OWN
III to the stiffness Of the air at the time, and tn
eIertons Of our citizens. the stable was the on
- building injured, though there we're other stable
W and much combusiIb.e materials close at hand
II The property is owned by Mr. Robert B. Jump
W The suppositon is that IL was set on FIRE. TW
su negro women were arrested on Saturday, charge
w with having made threats to burn out MI
y. Slaughter aud other citizens and had a hearin
10 before Esquire Stevenson. The women proved
at however, bhat they were at home that night an
he not near the property, and were discharged.
ANOTHER FIRR.-Yesterday afternoon, a stabl,
y, belonging to Elijah Crouch, situated to the res
re Of his dwelling on Main Street, was destroye
q by FIRE. Supposed TO be the work OF en- ineer
Ut diary.
iui our citizens to the Importance of looking aft'
an ineendiaries and Of speedily organizing q fl
la' company, provided with proper apparatus fC
\ subduing hres. They may rest assured thI
er or such attempts will not always be confined
ry out-bnildings.
nt SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT On Monde
y last an extra train on the Delaware Railroa
q a. hariGg on board two companies Of the 1865
US Indiana Regiment, ran off the track by a switG
up being misplaced, apd four OF the soldiers We
ne seriously, if not fatally injured.
~ TEE FIRsT NATIONAL BANK oY Dover, it
us thought, will 60 into operation during the mon
et Of September. The capital stock, OF $l00 00l
10 has all been subscribed, and the officers electe
lin Sussex COUNTY MATfERs.-We copy h
ks following items from the Georgetown Union
rst Friday -
- 6EvERE STopM.-0n Saturday evening last
Ieh very severe storm pessed over this county. Ju
on around here, from all we con learn, we belle
nd 1t did very little damage except the shakiI
IN. down OF considerable quantity of fruit al
ay, blowing down trees. A considerable quantity
er- rain fell but nothing like as much as is needle
B. We noticed also that there was some little hi
ird mixed with the rain.
les IN the western part Of the county the stor
the SCENE TO have been much heavier and to ha
m ragged with much more serious effect. 7
nee lightning struck the barn Of Mr.. Joseph Allen
ries N. W. Fork Hd., and killed two of his hors
end burned the barn and contents to the grOun
Mr.. The barn was large new one end contained
ion Of Mr.. Allen'D this years crop Of wheat
cats and all of his last years crop of corn.
aleo contained crop Of wheat and oats rails
this year and belonging TO one Of his sons. I
= loss will probably amount to $1,000
q Mr.: John Campbell Of the same Hundred h
the his barn roof blown off and a harm on 1