Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EpitOnle Of Business and Personal Matters.
The right to use Gregg's Brick machine
in New Castle county is offered for sale, upon
reasonable terms. Apply Immediately, at
the office of the Company, Penn Building,
42S Walnut treet Philadelphia. This ma
chine, it is said, viii make 30, 900 bricks, in-
Guiding press bricks, per day, and works
well. See advertisement.
On Tuesday evening last, jeremiah Scott
and three other men employed at the shops
OF Harlan S Hollingsworth Il Co., were
walking along the railroad on their way
from work, they were overtaken near Orange
street by locomotive, when Scott was
knocked, down, and one of the wheels
passed over his foot causing terrible wound.
He was Immediately conveyed TO his resi-
dence in Locust street, near Seventh, when
medical aid was called in, and he is now
doing as well as could be expected.
A very pleasant Donation Party was given
by the members and congregation, of the
New Castle NJ. E. Church, to their Pastor,
Rev. d. George, on Friday evening last,
the money contribution amounting to about
eighty dollars.
Tatnall II Co., 207 Market street, have
callcoes, muslin, plaid poplin, and new styles
cassimeres and Cloaking cloths for sale at
reduced prices,
A. 5. Kimball, Captain and A. q. NJ. L.
5. A, advertises that proposals will be re-
ceived at the Quartermaster's office, Balti-
more, until the 2Sth inst, ut 12 NJ, for the
delivery in the city of Baltimore of one hun
dred and twenty-siX cavalry horses, and
twelve artillery horses. See advertisement.
j. A. Robinson IL Co, Second and Market
streets, have some twenty different styles Of
skates for sale. They are very suitable for
presents.
The Baptist Church Fdir.-The Fair of
the Second Baptist Church, opened in the
saloon of the Wilmington Institute, on
Tuesday evening last An appropriate
hymn was sung, after which the Rev. Mr.
Rittenhouse addressed the Throne of Grace,
invoking Gods aid, on the effort in behalf
of his church. The Pastor, the Rev. Mr.,
Marsh, then delivered short address The
hall is decorated In handsome and attrac-
tive manner, and the general arrangement is
of the most creditable character. Every
thing necessary has been done to add to the
comfort and pleasure of visitors. A coat
room is provided, where all surplus wear
ing apparel and bundles may be left, for n
small compensation, and taken care of until
time to retire, In all parts Of the room
are tables under the supervision OF the ladies,
where Photographs, Chrome Autographs,
Stereoscopes, Stereoscopic Views, Books,
Periumery, Fancy Goods, Toys, and useful
articles, may be purchased at reasonable
prices. In every instance the tables are
arranged in the most tasteful and elegant
manner, and reflects the greatest credit upon
those having the matter in charge. The
articles offered for sale, are equal TO any in
the market. The music gallery is a decided
improvement on anything of the kind here
tofore undertaken. 1t is erected at the end
of the hall and is arranged with much taste.
The music, which, by the way, is excellent,
is furnished by an amateur club, composed
of gentlemen of this city The Ice Cream
Garden is on the stage, and is gotten up in u
manner at once novel and striking. The
cream is most delicious. The cake table is
in front of the Cream Garden, and is well
filled with the most choice cakes and candies.
The restaurant occupies a large space on
the north side of the hall. The most tempt
ing dishes are provided. All the choice
decacies and substantals that our markel
affords are found in the lgrder. A Chint
and Glassware Department occupies thC
centre of the hall. At this table are Offered
large assortment of articles in that line o
trade, which are truly beautiful and vaua
BILE. The voting stand appears to be grea
| attraction. A number of articles are beinl
voted for, amongst which are set of Ma
/ sonic regala; tea service OF silver, to bi
presented to the minister receiving the high
est number of votes; a gold-headed cane TO
a physician, and another for u citizen sol
| dier; sewing machine to be yoted to
widow, or woman unable TO purchase one
and handsome flag, to be given to th'
| lodge, association, or company receiving tn
| greatest number of votes. The voting i
secret, and as a consequence great deal O
interest is manifested by the contestants 70
the several prizes.
Altogether it ranks among the best al
ranged and most attractive fairs that ha
been held the present season. 1t will con
tinue open until Christmas night, and W
would advise our citizens TO pay il a visi
before its close.
Proceedings Of Court,-On Friday last til
Grand Jury, through H. f. Pickels, re
ported q series of resolutions thankin
the Court for the mutually agreeable tim
passed during the session, and condemnin
the Court House at New Castle us incou
veniently located, oppressive TO all hayin
business in it, and naming Wilmington a
preamble and resolutions to be fled as q r,
cord of this Court, and that a copy Of th
same he sent to the Legislature at It's neS
session. The jury was then discharged troi
further attendance at this term
Mr.. Patterson, on behalf Of Mrs. Carolin
Wilkins called the attention of the Court
the petition for divorce from her HUSBAND
filed at last term, the consideration of whic
had been postponed TO this term, on I'll
| ground that the validity of the marriage ha
not been sufficiently proved. Mr.. Patterso
now offered in evidence the license given b
Bishop Asbury to Rev. w. A. Durborrov
by which he was authorized to perform Il
, marriage ceremony. Evidence admitte,
and the Court granted the petition.
Balance Of Friday and part of Saturda
was occupied by counsel on arguments
law, principally connected with the lien ay
After which, Court adjourned.
CITY Impy0rfmeHts.-Per & Wcldi
bricklayers, are erecting three story brio
houses on Seventh street, between Spru
. and Pine streets. Joseph Pyle is doing Il
carpenter work. They expect to have the
finished by the 25tb Of March next.
DIR. r. X. Porter has nearly completed
two story brick houses on Bennett elreet, b
tween Eighth and Ninth, and Spruce al
] Church streets. Forest & Hizer did Il
: brick work, and George II. Tindall Il
I carpentering. These are comfortable house
, suitable for small families, and will be gre
improvement to that part of the city.
: Dr. W. II. White is erecting a fine rel