Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-22

the City Hall, on Saturday evening last, for the |
purpose OF making arrangements for the eusu-
log municipal election. The meeting was or
ganized by calling John II. Adams to the chair. |
and appointing George Buzne, Secretary.
On motion, Abraham Staats, Philip Quigley, |
Alexander Kelley, Joseph W. Day and DR.. W. |
d. Noen, were appointed committee to pre-
pare business. The committee reported tho
following resolutions, which we're unanimously
adopted;
Resolved, That the nomination election bs
held in the City Hail. Saturday, August 26th.
commencing at IL o'clock, NJ, and closing at I 4
o'clock, p. NJ.
Resolved, That no person be permitted to
vote at the nomination who is not n known
Union man identified with the Union party,
and in fact one Of the party.
The following named gentlemen were appoint
ed Judges of the nomination election john NJ.
Scott Hugh Sweeney, John W. Griffith, VIM
Foulk and Edward Provost.
cARrsrs. &o.-we direct the special a,ten-
tion OF our readers to the advertisement Of
Messrs. Worrell & Child, in another column.
This hrm has splendid otore No. 220 and 222
Market street, in this city, and offer for sale the
largest stock Of carpets, to be found In any es-
tablishment in Wilmington. Their stock is
selected with great care, and with q view to sell
at the lowest prices, and our citizens will con-
suit their own interests by giving them call
before purchasing elsewhere. in addition 10
their carpets, the ladies will fnd an extensive
assortment in the Dry Goods line, which will be
disposed Of at prices TO suit the times. Give
them a call.
PErERsoH's MAGAZINE are In receipt OF
this ever welcome visitor. The freutispiece
"Who Bit My Apple" is picture Of much
artistic elegance, and very natural in appearance,
aud will provoke a smile from the most stoica.
1.-THE Butterfly" is also pretty representation,
and Will be much admired. The fashion plates
are superb and correct, aud the slipper Patterns
al that could be desired The literary matter,
s highly interesting and instructive, and will be
read with pleasure. Persons wishing to introduce
into their househould an excellent magazine,
should subscribe for Petersou's Magazine.
DR.. c. W. JoERs.-Dr c. W. Jones, Of Dover,
has taken the office formerly occupied by the
late Dr. Geo. r. Baker, No. sos Market street,
in this city. DR.. Jones wss Surgeon in the
United States Army, and has been Brevetted
Lieutenant Colonel for mertorious services. He
is skillful Physician, and his connection with
the army has given him an experience of great
value to him professionally. He is desirable
accession to the medical profession of the city
and will no doubt secure an extensive practice
]. 0 o. Eve learn that Hope Lodge, No.
: Il aud Hermann Lodge, No. 20, I. o. o. F., will
visit Baltimore on the 10th September to take
part in the ceremonies of the dedication OF the
Wildey monument.
FOUNDING learn that Mr.. @. W. Haven, re-
ceived telegraphio despatch on Sunday last.
from Perryville, Nd, stating that a little boy
answering the description of bis son Curtis, who
disappeared from his hOme in this city, on the
morning OF the 18th inst, had been In that
vicinity for day or two, and finely started for
Washington city, board a schooner. Mr..
Haven went to Washington on Sunday evening.
and We presume by this time has recovered his
lost child.
ARTHUR FOR SEPTEMBER The seutember
number of Arihur's Home Magazine comes to us
teeming with an abundance Of the most choice
and instructive reading matter, and rich in
embellishments. The froniispieoe entitled "The
New Boy" will be admired by every one, old
and young, male and female 1t is the most
truthful, aud life-like picture that we have seen
for many day, and calls up rsoollections Of
schooi-boy days. Altogether it 10 a charming
number, aud fully sustains the reputation Of thai
magazine as among the best published in the
United States.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE MIR. Washington
Jones mas disposed of his residence 10 French
street, between Sixth and Seventh. TO Mr. George
w. Bush, for $4,000. He has also sold he
building occupied by Joseph N. Cooling, as
Carriage mandatory, in Poplar street below
Fifth to Thomas b. Eaton. 1t will be used for
an ice house.
NEW CoAoH FAcToRY.-We learn that joseph
~. Cooling bas Purabaasd from tho Second Ban
ust church, the lot adjoining the church. on
French street, above Fourth, for S25OO and
will erect thereon an extensive carriage manu-
factory.
FREEDMANs BURBAU.-The Freedman's Bu.
reau has an office at DrummondtoWD. Va. md
| lUlpTpqf9 n
by MeiOr VIM. P Lord, late of the lst Della.
ware Cavalry.
EDUoATIoNAL.-Th National Tesober's As.
soclation which held its session at Harrisburg,
Pa, last week, elected the Rev. Leighton Cole.
man, delegate from the Board Of Education in
TINS city, one Of the Counsellors Of the Associa-
tion.
RRMITTED.-The President has ordered the
remission Of sentence in the cases of a large
number OF citizens now imprisoned at Fort
Delaware for furnishing citizens clothing TO
soldiers-aiding and abetting in deserving, &C.,
ana directs that they be Immediately released
from custody and furnished transportation TO
their respective homes.
HANNAH MORE AoADEMY.-Tbe Fall sassion
OF 'nis excellent institution OF learning, under
the direction of Misses G. & |. Grimshaw. will
commence on Monday, September 1lth. We
the consideration Of every one having charge M
the education of young ladies.
NOMINATIoN ELECTION The nomination olso.
ton Of the Union Party, will be held at the
City Hall, on Saturday next, between the honr,
OF II O'Clock, NJ. and O'Clock p. NJ. The foi-
lowing gentlemen are spoken of for the Offices
named - SN'
MayOr-Capt. Joshua s. Valentine. Josbus
Maris, Samuel Bdde.
Alderman-FIancis Vincent William silvers
J. Naf i'suiy a.
r., Assessor--Allen Smith, George Day. Robert
Galbrealh, John B. Lewis.
PoIIrIcAL.-Capt. Joshua S. Valentine Atb
DeleWare Volunteers, will be candidate for
nomination for the Office of Mayor, at the nom
lnauon election of the Union Party, which takes
place at the City Hall on Saturday next 0e,h
INST suPlect to the decision Of the party.
BRlsaHuRsTs new Mineral fountain nj b,s
beautiful store at Fourth and Market etreets
glspensea most refreshing, cool. SPARKLING
9elicious. creamy draughts of mineral Watsr
curing these hot days. Ladies', try eomn NJ
nrlnehursts delightful syrups, and say whether
you nave ever tasted anything of the hind az
rich and cooling before. -'-N ~
SALE OF HoRsEs.-0ur readers will mt foroa,
the sale Of Government Horses, at the Farmsr,s
ana DroVer's Inn, to-day, at ten O'Clock. 7, 10
Aue onanee 10 purchase horses at bargain,
CITY MATTERS.
A9-A breeze-kissed honeysuokle diffuses a