Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-05-29


Mr.. Benjamin S. Booth was elected Presi-
dent William S. Deakyne, of Appoquini-
mink, and Lewis Harvey, of Brandywine
Hundred, were appointed Vice Presidents,
and George W. Vernon, Secretary.
Mr.. Allderlice stated that the County
meeting had usually been called about this
time of the year, for the purpose OF fixing
the time ior holding the nomination Of
Sheriff and Coroner, appoint Judges to hold
the election, and also an Executive Com
mittee.
Mr.. Stats offered a resolution setting forth
that Representation according to popula-
tlon is in accordance with the principles OF
right and justice, and that New Castle county
should be entitled to an equal ratio of Re
presentatives with Kent and Sussex counties
in the next State Convention. Mr.. Staats
spoke in favor of his resolution, and after
some discussion 1t was adopted.
On motion, Saturday, the 9th of June, was
fixed for holding nomination elections in the
several Hundreds, between the hours of ten
A. NJ, and seven p. NJ. The following gem
tlemen were appointed to hold the election:
East Brandy ywine-Samuel G. Lodge, l..
B. Harvey, Esau S. Perkins.
West Brandywne-lIayes Chandler, John
b. Murphy, W. r. Derrckson.
Wilmington - John V. Christy, Edward
Provost, Philip Quigley, William II. Pierce,
George II. Walter.
Christiana-Jas. NJ. Bracken, r, L. Arm
strong, John Peoples.
Mill Creek-Lewis Thompson, David East
burn, j. c. Hall
White Clay Creek-John Pilling, VIM. W.
Brooks, Wm. McClelland
New Castle - b. +. Townsend, John b.
Nining, r. p. Janyier.
Red Lion-Jesse Alexander, A. NJ Higgins,
Thomas w Belville.
Pencader-C. b, Ellison, Merritt II. Pax
son, Mahlon Baton.
St. Georges-Amos w. Lynch, James J..
Janvier, John NJ. Boyd.
Appoquinimink-Isaac Stats, Jos. West,
Elias n. Moore
On motion, the following gentlemen were
appointed on the Executive Committee
Brandywine Hundred-Esau S. Perkins,
Isaac S. Elliott and r. j. Handy
Wilmington - First Ward = Edward T.
Bellah, Philip Plunkeu, Edward McManus
Second Ward-John L. Russell, Philemma
Chandler Joshua S. Valentine. Third Ward
George Nebeker, Geo H. Walter, Samuel
Biddle. Fourth Ward-Philip Qugley Geo
II. p Simmons, VIM. Preston. Fifth Ward
Philip Mcdowell, Aquilla Pritchard, VIM
c. Leibrandt.
Christiana-L. F. Riddle, saml Bancroft,
Abner Hollngsworth.
Mill Creek-J. C.. jackson, S. NJ. Curtis,
j. Reubencamc
White Clay Creek-Joel Thompson, John
Pilling Benjamin Peters.
New Castle-Henry H. McMullen, Benz
s Booth, Zadoc Townsend.
Red Lion - James M. Ellison, John T.
Bidwel, Clement Reeves
Pencader w. d. COrnog, Merritt II.
PaXson, Jonathan Ellison.
William A. Hukill, Levi
W. Lattomus, Elias n Moore.
On motion of Mr.. Rianhard, the following
resolution was adopted
Resoleed, That when a party is challenged
al the nomination, the question, "Will you
support the successful candidateYn shall be
asked, and if answered in the affirmative,
the party so answering shall be entitled 10 "A
vote
On motion, the meeting adjourned
Proceedings If Coltrt t-TmuRsDAY.AToRN.
ING.-Court met at ten O'Clock.
State as. Solomon Lewis, cold, Samuel
Camomile, cold. and George Brown, cold,
indicted for stealing chickens from George
Foote, on the second of February. The
Court told the Jury that there did not seem
to be any testimony against Lewis and Brown
and they ought TO be acquitted. The Jury
then retired, and returned verdict of guilty
as TO Camomile, and not guilty as to Lewis
and Brown.
David Greenley, convicted on the 9th inst, ,
of assault and battery on his wife, was
brought into the court and sentenced to nav
a fine of 81 and costs. The Chief Justice
recommended him 10 live apart from his wife
after his release, or if he did live with her to
! stop drinking. The sentence was very light
on account Of his being a well behaved man
except when drunk.
jeremiah Huston, cold, gs. the Mayor
and City Council of Wilmington This is Il
proceeding against jeremiah Huston, col
for violation of an ordinance of this CITY,
in allowing a stable in his yard to be in an
offensive state Huston was fined $4 under
| the order against nuisances, and appealed to
this court to have the case retired. Mr. Pat
terson claimed a verdict in favor of the city,
il he proved the stable TO have been n nui-
sance. The case was given to the jury with
out argument who returned a verdict in
favor of the Mayor and City Council of Viii
mington.
8Ir. Patterson made a motion for arrest OF
judgment in the case of Ann Davis, cold.
indicted for larceny, as he believed that under
the Civil Rights bill the Court had no right
to pass sentence upon her. The General
jury were discharged from further atten
dance.
Police Afdirs-Mayor Maris has disposed
of the following cases -
May 2l.-Geo. Brinkley arrested by officer
Crothers, for deposlting night soil within the
city limits. Fined $40 and costs.
22.--John Williams and James Agnew,
by officers Legg, Hyatt and Jones' tor dis.
orderly conduct and assault and battery on
officer. Fined $40 and costs, each.
Thomas McAteer, by officers Hyatt and
Jones, for Vagrancy committed to New
Castle Jail for 60 days
Joseph II. Hamilton, by officer Wingate,
for assault and battery on Peter Quinn
| Fined 81 and costs
23.-Albert Graves, by officer Wingate,
ior disorderly conduct. Fined So and costs.
James Dougherty, by officers Hyatt and
Jones, for drunkenness. Fined so cents and
costs.
25,-Margarct Short and Catharine Short,
by officer Wingate, for vagrancy; committee
to New Castle Jail for 60 days.
John Gilen, Patrick Mooney, Timothy
Mooney, Thomas Rutham, Michael Quaker
Thomas Moran and Bennett Mooney were
arrested by officers Stewart, Heal, Jones ant
Hyatt, at a drinking house called 1.-THE Dot
in Market between Front and Second. They
were all held in the sum of 800 bail to keel
the peace, with the exception of Bennett
Mooney, who the Mayor fined So and costs
as well as give 800 bail for resisting ar
officer.
Patrick Mahan, by officer Stewart, foI
selling liquor without license and keeping
disorderly house. lie was held in the sun
Of $500 bail to answer at next Court of Gen
eral Sessions
solomon IIcrscy, by officer Hyatt, 70
committing assault and battery upon Mat
thew Hagariiy. lie was held in the sum o
$500 to answer at the next Court of Genera
Sessions.
Pierce Gould, by officer Wingatc, for fas
driving. Fined So and costs.
James Carney, by officer Wingate, for neg
lecting to show pedlar's license. Fined $1