Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-08

The Fair has Begun. Hall has
neveF looked more beautiful than It did yes
terday evening on the occasion of the opeh-
ing of the Fair and Festival of st. Johns
Church, for which such extensive and liberal
preparations had been made. There are many
new and striking features about il which add
very greatly to its attractions. What with
the large canopy, bowers, arches, singing
birds, floral ornaments, evergreen decora-
tions, flags, pictures. &C., scene is present
ed which our citizens do not often have the
chance to Witness The large collection OF
fancy and useful articles is very beautiful
and multiform, while all sortsof refreshments
tempt the palate. Much speculation is in
dulged as to who will be the lucky recip-
lent of the handsome Silver Fire Horn and OF
the Base Ball Equipments. The whole affair
promises to be in every respect eminenty
successful.
'iStraleJeTy and Floral Festipdl.-A Straw
borry and Floral Festival will be held at the
Court House, in New Castle, Delaware, on
the afternoon and evening of Wednesday
and Thursday, June 18Th and 18th, for the
benefit of the NJ. L. Church and Parsonage
We would urge the citizens living in that
|. vicinity to attend the festival. The straw
berries and cream will be delicious. The
object TO which the proceeds will be devoted
is good one, and should meet with gener-
ous support.
Dedication-T Chapel Of Grace Church
Ninth and West Streets, will be dedicated
on next Sunday, June 10TH Preaching at
10Y A. NJ, by Rev. Bishop Ames, followed
by the dedication service. Also, preaching
at u F. NJ, by Rev. A. Rittenhouse
Educational Iastitutt.-Th Educational
Institute of New Castle County will meet in
Good Templars Han, Wilmington, on Satur-
day. the 9th inst, at O'Clock. p. NJ. The
report of the committee appointed to prepare
Constitution for the Institute, will be pre-
sented for final action, and other matters OF
interest will be considered. All friendly to
the cause of education are invited to attend
Nomination Election = The nomination
election of the Union party, for Sheriff and
Coroner, will take place tomorrow. The
polls in this city will open at ten o'clock, A.
NJ, and close at seven p. M. The following
are the candidates.
SheriF-Samuel Allen, William Jones, D.
y. Richards, Lewis Zebley, Thos. ]. Moore
Dr. Emmor Jetfcrs.
C9roner.-Jolm Curry, BENZ. I. Bellew,
William Buckingham,
The Peach Crop in Deidware. The Phila-
dolphin United States Gazette of Wednes.
day, in speaking Of the peach crop In this
state, says;-lt is said that the peach crop
down in Delaware, the source from which
Philadelphia is mainly supplied is a failure
A gentleman yesterday informed us that he
has, IN Delaware, peach orchard of six
thousand trees, that last year paid him nett
profit of $1,000 This year, he saws, the
peaches have already fallen from the trees
SO far as our iniormants observation ex-
tends, what is true OF peaches in that locality
is true also of the other fruits. It is to he
hoped that this destruction of the fruit crop
is confined 10 limited localities,
Coppe,head Meetiag.-The Copperhcads
held County meeting at New Castle. on
Saturday last, and resolved to hold nomi-
nation election for Sheriff and Coroner, on
Saturday, the 10th inst.
A RoW-A disturbance occurred between
number of the adherents of several fire
companies, in Fourth Street near King, on
Tuesday night about nine o'clock For
some time it bid fair to be serious riot.
The men cheered for their lavorite company,
winch led TO blows, and the consequence
was number became engaged in the melee.
During the row the police made their appear
ance, arrested some oi the parties, and dis-
pcrsed the combatants. No one was serious.
ly injured. The rioters were intoxicated.
Police MdtteFs- Mayor Maris has disposed
OF the following cascs.-
June 2,-James Page, (negro,) arrested by
officer Heritage, for indecent language and
disorderly conduct in the street. Fined fifty
cents and costs.
3-Thomas McEwen, by officer Heal, for
drunkenness. Fined fifty cents and costs.
Hugh O'Bricn and William Edwards. by
officer Shepherd, for disorderly conduct nj
midnight. O'l}rien was discharged. Ed
wards was fined 81 anu costs.
4-Thos. Black, (negro, } by officer Croh.
ers, for standing on and obstructing tile
sidewalk. Fined 50 and costs.
George James and Geo. Waters by officer
Crothcrs, for disorderly conduct. Fined 81
and costs each.
Elizabeth IIwlock, by officer Hyatt, for
disorderly conduct Held in 300 bail 10
keep the peace, and costs
5.-Fmncis Garland, by officer Shep
herd, for drunkenness, Fined fifty cents
and costs.
j., II. Wiggleswortli, by officer Heritage,
Tor drunkenness, Fined 80 cents and costs
Lewis A. ,Itnes, Cnegro,) J by officer shep.
herd, for disnrderly conduct Fined ffiy
cents and costs.
Joseph Birch, hy officer Jones' for disor
I,erly conduct, ana Using offensive language
Fined tlity cents and costs.
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