Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-02-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Ladies' ana Chnurens mats,

Ladies' and CIIitdrens Hats,
Latest styles at CHARLES OAKPoRD SONS cos,i.
Mental Hotel, Philadelphia
VALUABLE PREsESrs.-Thefe can be seen IN
the window OF Mr.. DeNormandie, 3O9 Market
street, beautiful silver pitcher, two eohlets
and waiter. Ga the front of the pitcher Ia
iuleribed "Prtsenlel by the ladies and gen.
temen OF Wilmington to LOnis II. Coke, ESQ.
for bis generosity In furnishing q skating pond
free Of charge, Jan. 2lsi, 1865 " On one side 4
o approximation of pond on which gentlemen
and ladies are skating and sleddiug; on the 9th.
er side is the Old Roman letter enclosed in
scroll, intended to convey the idea Of a coal of
arms; and the knob on the top Of the lid repre-
ssnts boy on sled. The gobets are beauli
fully chased, lined with gold and bear the name
Of Louis II. Coke, E.q. The waiter is aleo
beautifully chased, and in the centre ia insert,
bed the name Of the gentleman for whom il ia
designed. 1t is not often that gentleman il
favored with such mark of good will and es.
TEEN on the part Of his fellow citizens, and we
have no doubt that Mr. Coke will prlz, the pift
very highly Oh this account, and hand ii down
10 his children as memento to be treasured and
preserved for generations TO come.
DIscuAnGED,-LieutW VIM. b. Sparks, Of Com
pany Il, Third Delaware Regiment, Was honor
ably discharged On the goth inst in eonseuusnoe
OF the expiration Of his term OF service. lie
enlisted as n ssrgeaRt, Anl partieipated in all
the battles in which bis regiment Was engaged
being wounded 10 different engagement. He
was promoted TO Lieutenancy for bis bravery
and good conduct, aud WAS rendered other pro.
motions which lie declined. His separation from
the regiment was deeply regretted by the oficers
and men with whom be WAS very popular
When be left there were but eight men belong
Ing TO his company who started out with the
regiment.
OUT OF HIS MIND.-On Wednes lay, iu iail.
man named VIM. Taylor began screanipe
murder at the top Of his voice about midnight.
and continued his cries until about six O'Clock
on the following morniug, when Mr.. Gofdan gave
him some tobaocO lie then ceassi shouting and
fell asleep. 1t liz feared he is totally Insane
lie Was convicted Of larceny OF the November
term Of Court at New Castle, aud sentenced 10 a
term OF Imprisonment. lie was a resident Of
81. ueorgCs lluudred.
POWDER MltJ ExrLOsiON.--Qn of DuPonrs
powder mills exploded On Thursday night Of
last week, but fortunately DO one was hurt -
Another mill exploded last Saturday morning
between o aud 10 O'Clock, when three men we're
killed. Their names are as follows; Michael
Dougherty, John McEiwee and John lluglres -
They were all married men.
HlksI DbLAMhNt hATTERY.--Me learn that
the First Delaware Battery has been assigned 10
the "a Di'ision Ith Army Corps, with beadquar.
ters at DuvaPs Bluff arkansas. The htalth Of
the meu is good.
ACCIDENT "A party ot men were firing a can.
non near The Rising Sun, ChTstana Hundred.
last Wednesday, in order TO signaliza the can
ture of Charleston, when by premature explo-
sien Thomas Knox WAS SO badly injured iha,
his life is despaired Of.
OIL DIVIDEND. Among the few oil companies
that declare dividends, we observe the uaue Of
the Buchanan Royalty oil Company Of Philadel.
pha. II has already made lis second dividend,
aud promises fair to be among the most success
fol money -making oil organizations 10 the eoun-
try. The office OF the company is at No. lIs
South Fourth street, Philadelphia.
FIRST DELAWARE CAYALRy.-W Learn iL.ta
detachment Of the First Delaware Cavalry, sta.
toned at Whites Ford under the eommand CT
Capt DunDiBg. Wss attacked few nights ago by
party OF Rebels, who crossed the Potomac on
the ice and drove in the pieksls. They wound.
ed three Of the cavalry, whose names We have
not learned They also captured six teen Of their
hoFses.
LadIes' kuRg,
Purchasers may rely Upoa gsttiHg the beat tufs At
CBlRLss UAKR0RD SONS, Cinnnsatal Hotel. Phlla.