Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-19
LOCAL AFFArRs.

on the 4th inSt.; Alderman, Philip j. SmoOt;
Commissioners, Henry b. Fiddeman, Peter
W; Hall, John H. Denning, james S. Rich
ards, Curtis s. Watson; Assessor, DR.. N.
Pratt, Collector and Treasurer, Rhodes S.
Hemmons.
The Rev. Mr.. Sweetland has entered upon
his duties as Rector OF Christ Church, Dover.
st. AIMS, Episcopal, congregation have
decided to erect new church edifce at
Middletown.
James w. Thomson, of the U. S. Navy,
has been ordered TO duty, with the Retiring
Board, at Philadelphia, as examining Engi
neer. He is a sou of DR.. j. w. Thomson,
formerly Of this city
The alarm OF fire on Friday evening was
occasioned by the burning of the chimney of
n house In Shipley street, above Second.
The Philadelphia Conference of tie NJ b.
Church on The Death Of tie Req George
Qutgtey. AFTER religious services, in the
Philadelphia Annual Conference of the NJ.
name of George Quigley After solemn
pause the Rev. James Cunningham, Presid-
ing Elder, arose and read well written and
carefully prepared memoir of the deceased.
AT the close OF the reading, lady advanced
and presented TO the Bishop beautiful
wreath OF immortelles, inscribed with the
name of the dead Rev. A. Goodman stated
that the ladies of Harrisburg felt q holy
sympathy in these solemn services and de-
sired to share part in the memory of the
dear departed. In accordance with the
prJmptings of their noble hearts, they have
prepared wreath for each name TO be called
this morning. This beautiful tribute was as
| touching rs beautiful. AS wreath after
wreath was suspended upon the wall in the
rear OF the pulpit tears started TO many
eyes. Rev. w. L. Gray p. E., delivered
| fitting tribute to the character and labors OF
the deceased. The wreath of immorteles
will be sent to the family of the deceased.
Transfer of Draft Records.-The Balti-
more American says: On Tuesday morn
ing there was public sale of the furniture
and effects, consisting of desks. chairs etc,
in the office of the acting Assistant Provost
Marshal General for Maryland and Delaware,
and Chief Mastering Officer, which position,
since the crushing Of the rebellion, has been
filled by Major Henry NJ. Wharton, U, S. A,
with acceptance. The records OF the past
five years, containing the names Of all per-
sons enrolled, drafted, &c, during the entire
period that the Office existed, in this State
and Delaware, filling upwards of tlrty-thrce
large boxes, have been conveyed TO Wash
ington city, where all persons desiring to OBJ
tain information relative to the draft Will
hereafter apply. Mr.. F. Collins Smith, who
since the organization of the office has been
connected Herewith, has charge of the re-
cords.
Sash, Door, Blind and Moulding Mama
fdctOTy.-Joseph ID. Pierson Il Brother, in
form their friends and the public that they
have purchased the interest of John Walker,
Jr., in the Sash, Door, Blind and Moulding
business, and are now prepared TO fill all
orders of wood work for building purposes,
/ of hn ua1 n, 81 ~
Front and Justison Streets, in this city
They also make to order every description
of Packing Boxes. They have all the iacili
ties which machinery and workmanship
combined can afford, and those favoring
them with their patronage, may rely upon
having their work done in u workman-likt
manner. We commend them as gentlemen
in every way worthy of the confidence and
support of the public.
0rdindtion.-On the 18th instant, at the
Church of the Nativity, Philadelphia, the
Right Rev. W. II, Odenheimer, Bishop o.
New Jersey, admitted to the Order of Dea
cons, Mr.. Joseph $. Cotton, A. b., of The
Episcopal Theological College, The ser
vices were read by the Rev Messrs Crit
1ths, Karcher, Lyle and Smith. The candi
date was presented by his venerable father
the Rev. Asa S. Cotton, of Princeton, New
interesting character. The music was exc
cuted by the choir of the Theological Col
lege, under the direction of Professor AL
, muth and Mr.. G. Whitehead, and was of
superior order. The Rev. Mr.. Cotton will
enter upon his duties as assistant at tn
Church of the Nativity on Sunday next.
} 50. Pdtriek's Ddy.-The legendary ba,
weather, the accompaniment of the da,
. named for lreland's great saint, St. Patrick
il would seem this year came day too soon
+ 1t came on Saturday, in the shape of tel
9 rife snow storm, which continued unit
a Sunday at noon. The snow covered til
6 ground to the depth OF about twelve inchc
;. on level and in many places were immens
J drifts several feet deep. AT noon the SUI
d burst forth, and the snow began rapidly I
c disappear Towards night, however, til
r wind raised, il became extremely cold, an
the streets are now one MACS of ice an
. snow Appropriate religious services too
y place in the Roman Catholic churches, o
n Sunday.
II AstrGy.-The wreck OF the schooner A
n lantic last week, off the shoals of Chinct
d league, has been published. All on boar
:, were drowned excepting VIM. Bowen an
, James Morrow, seamen, and a little boz
= There were ON board Mrs. Thompson an
Is son. The men saved the boy, but I'll
a. mother was drowned. The lad was care
~ for at Lewiston, Delaware, where he sti
'e remains. He was going to Philadelphia
10 but for what purpose he does not know, NJ
IL does he know who were his mothers irienC
a. in that city. The seamen walked from Ne
= Castle, arriving in Philadelphia on Sunda
morning, without penny, or other clothir
re than that they wore.
nj Lock Jdo.-Joseph Wright who resid,
ri a hOuf a mile north of naptraw;lla o,,t
nv small piece out of the inside of his hand
a the 18th instant The wound was sOmewh
painful, but it was deemed so tnfling that
H. attended vendue that day, and on the e
ke lowing Saturday visited our city. On Su
as day ii became more painful and the sym
oe toms were Of rather an alarming charactt
Lock Jaw finally followed, from the effects
al which he died last Thursday. He was abo
k, forty years of age, and leaves a wife al
i'd seven or eight children to mourn his u
"a. timely end.
re. Acctdent-John Morgan, who resides ne
fin. Auburn factory, in the upper part of Chris
ana Hundred, visited Mt Pleasant Inn, Ii
'hl Monday afternoon week, and while standl
on the steps talking with a gentleman
double barreled gun, which he held in /
hand, slipped from one step to another, VIII
il was discharged and the load took effect
his thigh. DIR. Swithn Chandler was call
40 in and dressed the wound Mr.. Morgan
manned all night at the hotel, and on Tue
day was removed to his home.
,es The Harlan 8 HolltngsworM Cot
,as surviving partners of the firm of Harl
~ & Hollingsworth s. Company and otht
on who have been for long time connect
ese with this business, formed themselves in
he company, which was chartered by /
rca Legislature, as "Thc Harlan and Holm,
ho worth Co." The new company has