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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
MISCELLANEOUS 1rnms.


II is said the ex King of Naples is coming
to this country. He is trying TO sell his pri
yale property to Louis Napoleon.
A little son of Dr. j. C. Y. swaving, of
littsyille, Pa, was Instantly killed on Thurs
day by being thrown from a carriage.
Thomas b, Robertson has been arrested
at Fredericksburg, Va, charged with having
murdered an aged couple named Limerick,
near that place recently.
Horace A. Ross, bigamist, has lust been
arrested IN Nashville He had only four or
five wives in different parts of the country.
Mrs. Annie L. Kirby, who murdered her
husband in Richmond, several mouths ago
has been pronounced insane, and confined
in lunatic asylum.
Two remarkable sudden deaths occurred at
Niagara Falls, on Tuesday A very corpu.
lent colored man named Holmes died very
suddenly, and about three hours afterwards
his wife, who was also of enormous uropor-
tions, calling her grown up daughters to her,
SAID: "Well, girls, you must do the best yon
can for yourselves, the old man is gone, and
m going too. She then sat down in
chair, and Immediately expired. Husband
and wife were buried in one grave on Thurs.
day.
Inc Gardiner (Me.) Reporter announces
the death of colored man in that CITY,
named Albert Griffin, who, sixteen venrs
ago. began to grow white IN spots and at
his death was perfectly White His sickness
had all the symptoms of scroiulous consump.
ton; the changing of the color of his skin
las, however, been pronounced by some a
sort of loprosy.
A large rattle snake was found in the din.
ng-room of Daniel H. Tyner at Mankato,
Minnesota, recently Mrs. Tyner was in the
act of closing the door, when the snake rose
up, and attempting to escape through the
crack was caught and held there until her
husband came to the lady's assistance and
despatched him. He was three feet long
and had four rattles.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
THE REBUKE.

Aweek before our city election the Moro
Of Ne'c Orleans" and his "satraps" Seward
q Co., passed through this city on an elec.
tioneering tour to the West. They halted at
the depot and were cheered and groaned al.
ternately by gaping, curious crowd Of peo.
pie who were anxious to see how small
great. man could be, and how great black
guard a small man could make OF himself
Having seen and heard these things for
Themselves, the people took one week for re.
Election, and on Tuesday they went to the
polls and recorded their judgment against
my Policy" bad whisky, and vulgar tai.
lorisms, by giving a fine old.fashioned
majority for Capt Valentine, and the whole
Union city ticket, without exception. They
didn't like "incoherent Andy" and his trea.
sonable proclivities; and they lost no time
in declaring that treason is crime and
should be made odlous." So much for
merry Andrews ride through Wilmington.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

MR.. BAMLIN DEFINES Hrs PosrTIoH.-
The Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Collector of
the Port of Boston, tenders his resignation
in letter TO the President, dated August
2Sth. In his letter he says
81 do not fail to observe the movements
and efforts which have been and are now
being made to organize party in the country
consisting almost exclusively of those en-.
gagged in the late rebellion, and their allies
who sought by other means to cripple and
embarrass the government These classes
of persons, with small fraction of others,
constitute the organization.
1t purposes TO defeat and overthrow the
Union Republican party, aud to restore 10
power, without sufficient guarantees for the
future aud protection to men who have been
loyal, those who sought to destroy the gov
ernment. gave all the influence POSSESSED
to create and uphold the Republican party
during the war, without the aid of which
our government would have been DESTROYED
and the rebellion a success. With such a
party as has been inaugurated and for such
purposes have no sympathy, nor can l
acquiesce in its measures by my silence l
therefore tender to you my resignation of the
office of Collector of Customs for the District
OF Boston and Charlestown, TO take effect
from the time successor shall be appointed
and qualified"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

TIE STAR THAT NEVER sETs.--The cleo
ton in Vermont for State officers, took place
on Tuesday last, and resulted in the com.
plete success of the Republican Union ticket
by an increased majority Of 5000. Dilling-
ham is reelected Governor The Senate will
be unanimously Republican. The House
nearly 30. In the Third Congressional Dis
trict there has been no choice, the two Re
publican candidates running about even. In
the other two districts the Republicans are
elected by handsome maiorities. All hail
the "Greeu Mountain Boys'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

GRAND DENoEsTRATIoE.- grand de-
monstrstion in Philadelphia, on Wednesday
evening, in honor of the delegates to the
Loyal Southern Convention, was one of the
most imposing affairs that ever took place
in this country. The streets were thronged
with people. The loyal Ward Associations
were out in full force with music banners,
flags, &c, aud the scene surpassed any
thing of the kind ever before Witnessed
The meeting was immense, and eloquent
addresses were delivered by a number OF
distinguished statesmen.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

Loan Associdti0n. meeting was held in
the Clerks Office, City Hall, on the evening
OF September Sd, 1885, for the purpose oil
organizing Loan Association A snbscrip-
ton was opened, and large amount OF stock
taken. A permanent organization was then
effected by adopting the name of "Mechan-
les Loan Association, - of Wilmington, and
eleeting the following officers
President-N r. Benson.
l-iee President-W William Bush.
.Seeretdry-E. T. Taylor
Tredsurer-lhomas d. Webb
Directories. NJ Harrington, James Brad
ford, Benjamin Nields, George W Bush, W.
W. Lobdell, w. j. Morrow, E. T Taylor,
Charles Baird, Benjamin Furry, Henry F.
Dure Thomas D. Webb
Auditors--M l. Lichtenstein, Henry Baird,
William p. Smith,
The first monthly meeting of the Associa-
ton will be held in the same place Tuesday
evening, September l2, at ~ o'clock. and as
the number Of shares is limited, it is hoped
the balance of stock will be taken at that
time. Shares OF Stock can be secured by
leaving the name with the Secretary previous
to the meeting
Wonders aud Beduiies We are requested
to state that one of the finest collections OF
Imported Curiosiiies, rare and beautiful Sea
Shells, Chinese, japanese and East Indian
Workmanship on this Continent, will be on
exhibition at the salesroom Of L. w Std.
ham, No. III East Fourth Street They
comprise part of a recent importation, and
have been received here, direct from the L.
s. Bonded Warehouse, with instructions "a
he sold at public auction without reserve OF
limit. This is rare opportunity for all who
love the beautiful in art or nature Such
articles as this shipment embraces cannot
be purchased BY retail in any city in this
country. The sale is perfectly unreserved
and peremptory. The first sale commence.
ON Friday, September 7lh, at 7.30 p. NJ
Saturday afternoon at three and evening al
seven O'Clock.
e. s. Court The U. s District Court
will commence the September term next
Tuesday, at ten o'clock, a. M, at the Court
Room in the second story of the Post Office
building There will be several trials fol
violation Of the Internal Revenue laws, and
applications for naturalization.
Bible Society The annual meeting Of the
Delaware State Bible Society will be held
Thursday next, September 18Th, in the Metho
dist Church at Dover Business meeting al
3 o clock, p. NJ An evening meeting viii
be held at which interesting addresses may
be expected. All friends of the Bible cause
are invited TO attend
WILLARD HALL, President
Wilmington, Sept. 5th, 1866
4 stated meeting Of the Wilmington Onion
No, /, d. of T., will be held Monday even
ing, Sept 10Th, at half past seven O'Clock
The members are earnestly requested TO at
tend, as business of Importance will b,
brought before the meeting
r. E. DOWNING,
Recording Secretary, Pro. TEN.
Ne1 Jerusalem Church, Delaware Aeenue
Morning service, at 1Ot O'clock, evening
| service, at n O'Clock. Subject Of evening
discourse-"Satan bound for thousand
years. Rev XXI 3, Seats free.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

MEETING or THE NATIONAL UNION Con-
MITTEE.-Pursuant to the call issued from
Washington, the National Union Committee
met at the Continental Hotel, in Philadel-
phia, on Monday The following gentlemen
were present:
Governor Marcus L. Ward, New Jersey; s.
A. Purviance, Pennsylvania; N. b. Smithers
Delaware, ii, w. Hoffman, Maryland; j s,
Fowler, Tennessee; John d. Defrees, In
diana; B. c. Cook, Illinois; Marsh Git
tings, Michigan; s. Judd, Wisconsin,; D.
b. Stubbs, Iowa; Thomas Simpson, Min
nesota; A. W. Campbell, West Virginia;
Governor Edmunds, Dakotah; VIM Stark
weather Connecticut; General B. r. Cowen,
Ohio; A. b. Gardiner, Vermont; W. j. Cow
ing, Virginia.
The committee effected temporary Or
ganization by calling Senator Fowler of Ten.
nessee, to the Chair, and appointing W. j.
Cowing Secretary, After which the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
Whereas, The places of Henry j. Ray
mond, of New York; N. d. Sperry, of Con
necticut, and Geo. B. Sutter, of Ohio in the
National Union Committee are vacated by
reason of their abandonment of the prin-
ciples of the National Union party and
affiliation with its enemies therefore,
Resolved, That upon proper recommen-
dations, said vacancies be filed by appoint
ment by this committee.
In pursuance of the foregoing resolution,
Gov. NJ. L. Ward, of New Jursey, was
unanimously elected Chairman and John D.
Defrees, of Indiana, Secretary.
After the transaction of other business OF
minor importance, the committee adjourned.
1t is expected that an address to the
country will be issued before the final ad-
iournment of the committee.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

lF OUR CITY had been properly blocked,
and the party thoroughly organized, our
majority on Tuesday last would have been
much larger in every ward than it was A
want of proper organization lost us, doubt.
less, several hundred votes, which might
have been brought out for the Union ticket.
Will the State Central Committee take the
hint and go TO work? AS yet they have not
given the first symptom of life. Nothing
has been given to the people to show that
we have committee at ALL Our opponents
are holding meetings nightly in the open
air, while we are contented with being
perched up in the third story of the Savile
building, SETTLING in an atmosphere of from
eighty to ninety degrees. How long is this
apathy and inactivity to lastY
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

TIE WANDERER's 3 RETURN. The Atlanta
(Ga.) New Era relates that citizen of that
place was drafted into the ranks of the
Southern army during the war, and wont
away, leaving his wife to sigh for the end of
the conflict, AT length the end came, but
lie came not and after long waiting she took
to herself another husband, and all went
merily with them. Last week, however,
the truant spouse suddenly returned He
did not upbraid his wife; was willing that
she should continue to live with her second
husband if she preferred to do so, but merely
insisted ON taking his son and going off with
him. The mother could not consent to part
with her son. If he would wait till the next
morning she would make her preparations
and both she and the boy would go with
him. So he waited; but when morning
came every mothers son, and every son s
mother of his family had flown with the
second husband TO parts unknown.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
TO QUA PATRoAs.

The patrons Of the Journal and siatsimGn
are informed that GEORGE R. ROBERTS is no
longer connected with this office, as collec.
tor, or agent, nor in any other capacity
whatever Mr.. JosEPH EcKEL is now our
authorized agent for the collection of monies
and transaction Of outdoor business con-
nected with the Office. All matters entrusted
TO his care will receive prompt attention.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

ANDY JOHNSON made another drunken
speech at Cleveland, few evenings ago
He quarelled with the crowd, because it
was good-natured, and made a disgracefu
show of himself generally, May heaven
save the honor Of the nation while such a
blackguard is at the head oft
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

IT II SAID that Grant and Farragut left the
Presidential burlesque at Cleveland, in dis.
gust, few evenings ago, and would have
nothing more TO do with 1t. Decent men
everywhere are becoming daily more and
moro disgusted with the low slang Of the
Tennessee Alderman.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

IT IS CURRENTLY believed that If Charles
II B. Day-the Collector of Internal Revenue
who abandoned his party to save his bread
d.butter-should be invited to a seat in the
Presidential carriage, rice Grant and Farra.
gutdisgusted, he would not decline the honor.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

Ex.PREsIDENT FILLMORE introduced
Andy Johnson 10 the crowd, at Tonawanda.
The pair, as they stood before a betrayed
people, must have presented a sorry specta-
Gle of political troachery in the persons Of
their twin.accidencies.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

The Rochester Democrat designates the
tour Of the President to Chicago as 1.-THE
Alderman's Progressw
MI Henry Moriord IS about publishing a
new novel, with the title, Utterly Wrecked )
1t is limited that the President is probably it's
hero.
The call for the Soldiers Convention at
Cleveland, instigated by office holders and
Office seekers, has stirred up the loyal soldiers
all over the Union The Call for a State
Convention is being sigksd by thousands, in
Michigan The crack of the guerrila's riHo
always strs the blood Of "the boys in blue. ="
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

THAT the world moves steadily onward
in spite of the efiorls of reactionists 10 check
the progress Of great moral revolution is
proved by the recent declaration of HENRY
A. WISE, flre-eater who before tho war
never could do enough to defy slavery,
that
lie is, fear, an infidel who doesn't sec
that the fire and sword of this war were sent
from heaven. God knew that no could be
torn aUay from our black idol of slausrg only
BY fire and 5iood and the draDn suord Of ne
dsstroytng angel IF i5ar, He sent them, and
we ought to praise the Most High that he
did not send worse plaques, like those of
Egypt, against whatever weakness or wick
edness we clung to like Pharaoh.
And yet we are asked to recommit the
destinies of the nation to men who confess
that they have for years blndly worshipped
false idol, and whose ruling principle OF
action is intense resentment against the party
which insisted on its destructioni-Press
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
Maj. for Preston,

John Cecil Dougherty, twelve year old
lad, was killed at Williamsport, Pa, on Fri.
day, by being struck by passing train while
standing on the track looking at the turning
of a car on pivot
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
AZ aSnspI 99pIN A.No r cONoERNINo

be II Ordained by the City Council OF Wilmington.
ekufoh Ihat the owner possessor Or hab0rer Of any
goose who shall permit suffer the same to 90 A. n,s
In thls city, within The following limits to Wit,
neB'hhlns al the ChristanA creek on a line with
Churen street thence along Church street to he Brandy
wine creek thence along the BrandyNipe oreak 10
me OF Nan bcren street, thence along Van Bufen
sueet TO line Of Beech street thsnee atonv
Ihe o. Beech street to the Christi,na creek thence
1opk tus OhrstAnt creek u the placs Of beginning
snAl % deemed guilty Of common nuisance aud On.
conviction thereof by the Mayor or Alderman shsl t
ist Aha pay hne OF not lehs than fly cents nor more
man ten dollars for every goose found at large besides
costs OF prosecution
sRcrlos That every goose running at large within
ths limits herelnbofors msnuOned, shall be deemed
common nuisance and liable 10 be taken nm md pat ms
some proper place 10 be provided by the city, by the
oeten or ether person duly appointed by the Mayor
LOT buon duty, and after being kept for the space Of
thsag -onr hourf due notice Of the sale having been
sSI 1 the eem4 shall be sold At public vendus by
ns hSh eonttable provided that the owner At any mO
before sale shall have the privilege ofrsdesmng any goose
the SUN OF one dollar.
No person suffering the penalty Of this section shall 10
hnps 70 prosecution under tho nTa section Of this
sEcfloN g. Any person wfully interfering with any o
esr rhs in tho discharge ofhs duties under provisions
ol this ordinance shall upon eonvi,t0n Thereof forfeit
ana pay a hne not exceeding ten dollars.
siuIloh Az hne, and fcriures tceruiug under this
ofulhAnee shall lie paid lnt0 the city treAsury
FOR every goose mpounded by virtue Of is ordinance
same nifty cents. ''
siorIoN g. And be II further ordained that This old
pAuee snail take elect from and after the ast day
1866. II 4 'HoR5VER ''
Attest r. 4. TArLoH, Clerk nspI-4t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

The Bavarian Chambers have rejected a
motion for Union with Prussia. The Duke
Of Hesse Darmstadt also refuses to unite with
Prussia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

Mrs. Henly, lady so Years ofsgs, fell
down the steps of a cellar in New York, on
Friday, and died in twenty minutes after
wards.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
OF THE NEW CITY
GOVERNMENT.


The new City Government was organized
on Wednesday evening, in the Council
Chamber. The members of Council met in
special session at seven O'Clock Gregg
Chandler, Esq, was appointed Chairman,
and John H. Adams, Esq, temporary Sec
retary.
On motion of Mr. Adams, a committee
consisting of one from each Ward, was ap-
pointed to examine the returns of the recent
CITY election, and also into the qualifications
OF the several officers elect. The chair ap-
pointed the following gentlemen said com.
mltiee Messrs. Bellah, weldie, Pierson,
Adams, Dorsey.
The committee having performed the du-
ties assigned them, returned and reported
that the following named gentlemen had
been duly elected members of the City
Council =
First Ward-Philip Plunket, for years
Second Ward-Joseph c. Rowland, for 8
years
Third Ward-Henry F. Pickels, for 8
years
Fourth Ward-John X. Kirkman, for 8
years.
Fth Ward-William c. Leibrandt, for 8
years; Charles H. Gallagher for years.
And that Joshua 8 Valentine had been
elected Mayor of the city Francis Vincent,
Alderman William Preston, City Treasu-
rer, and Joseph Pierson, Assessor.
On motion, the report was accepted and
the members elect OF Council were duly
qualified by John T. Robinson, Esq, and
took their seats.
The Secretary then called the roll when
the following gentlemen answered to their
names -Messrs. Adams Bellah Chan.
dler; Duncan; Dorsey; Gallagher Kirk
man Leibrandti Plunkett Pierson Pic
kels Rowland Titus, Weldie; woolman
-15.
The Chair announced that the first bust
ness would be the election Of officers of the
City Council for the ensuing year, and that
the election of a President would be in order
MI Adams nominated Edward T. Bellah
Messrs. Duncan and Pierson were appoint
ed tellers The ballot was proceeded with
and the 'tellers announced the following as
the result -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
r. A. MILLIKEN a CO.,
CoMPILERs AND PUBLISHERS
oFPIoB DELAWARE HOUSE,
will. shortly publish their new
WILMINGTON CITY DIRECTORY.

As only BY the hearty corporation Of the public tbls
nork eau % made reliable one, hops that this viii
os extended 70 the eAnvasaes who are now Masking v
rounds Asa return ait for such sourtesy we promise
70 make the work such the psops will want AID ops
which through our many years ofperieaee in the bu1
ness, We believe can warrant
Very respectfully,
sspI 4 A. MILLIKIN 4 90
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
CITY ELECTION.

The municipal election took place in this
city, on Tuesday last. The following is the
result
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

DIED.
sTRoUD.-In this city, on the second irs,
SAMUEL STROUD in the Gath wear Of hi.
age. va vi n's
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
Bellah, 14v.
Blank, 1v


Whereupon the chair announced that ED.
WARD T. BELLAH had been duly elected
President OF the City Council of Whining
ton for one year.
MI Bellah came forward was duly quail
fed, and, having taken the chair, spoke as
follows =
Gentlemen
thank you for the honor you
have paid me this evening, in electing me
President of this Council / will endeavor
to perform all the duties incumbent upon me
to the best OF my abilities.
The election of Clerk being next in order,
Mr.. E. I, Taylor was unanimously chosen.
John 7 Hyatt was also reelected Bailif.
The Mayor elect, was then informed that
the Council had been organized and was
ready to administer the oath OF office to his
Honor, whercupon JosHUA s. VALENTINE,
Esq, came forward and took the necessary
oath and entered upon his duties as Mayor
of the city. In response to a call, the
Mayor addressed the meeting, nearly as
| follows
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07
Recording Secretary. Pro Tem

Nelo Jerusalem Church, Delaware Aeenue.
Morning service, at 103 o'clock; evening
service, at ~ O'Clock. Subject Of evening
disoourse:-"Satan bound for thousand
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-07

You have just heard the Mayor,
and now would like you to hear the oorpo.
ration OF Wilmington. My office is second
airy to that of the Mayor, but still it carries
with it responsibilities and duties which il
will be now, as heretofore, my aim to carry
out to the best of my humble ability.
Our little city is one of the most moral
and w.abiding cities in the United States.
Frequently when acting for the Mayor. IN
his absence, have remarked that cases Of a
criminal character are few and scarce on
the calendar, and numerous cases which
come under the notice OF the authorities are
minor in their nature and are mostly petty
misdemeanors
Our city government too, is of high or.
der No member of the city council has
ever been charged with corruption or pecu.
lation, and high sense of honor marks ali
their actions. The Banks of the city also,
arc governed by honest principles. No
banking institution of Wilmington has ever
failed TO meet all its liabilities and engage.
ments. A healthy tone pervades the entire
business community, and our goodly city
stands well before the people and the coun-
try.
The City Treasurer elect, VIM. Preston,
and the Assessor elect, Joseph Pierson, were
each called to be qualified for their respec.
tive positions, but being absent, and no fur.
ther business being before the meeting,
On motion of Mr.. Adams, tho Council ad
jOurned