Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-05-22


heard him say that he had that day met Jim, his
mother and another lady together in Wilmington,
and had mot Samuel Taylor that day in Whining
ton, while walking with my neither and brother
a short distance.
James Mendinhall, affirmed The occurrence
spoken of was at my house, had gone to bed be.
fore the men came; heard them, and | recognised
the voice of Samuel Taylor, as the voice Of one Of
the men, also the voice If Frederick Glare as tho voice
Of another Of the men | recognised Egbert Glare
for he came up stairs and into my bed room /; when
got down stairs Catherine heham was loose, ana
the man had let her go.
Thomas Lavender, sworn. About half an hour
after the men left Mr.. Mendenhall's house, asked
Mrs Mendenhall If she knew any Of the men, to
which she replied, II she knew any of them, she
weud say no harm of them the defendants are all
gentlemen Of high character.
Samuel Vansant, sworn. Soon alter the occur |
renee was dining at Mr. Mendenhalps when Mrs. |
Mendenhal said to me that she could net raise her
hand and swear to man who was there,s for she |
was so frightened that she could not do IL, and wouS
not do it for the world also heard Mr. Menden- |
hall, Mt Mr.. Syers office say that he could not re-
cognize one Of the men who were there.
Aquilla DerricEson, sworn.-The defendants arc
all respectable men, and peaceable and orderly as
any men in our neighborhood.
Maxwell b. 0cheltree, sworn Il have known all
the defendants for long time, and they are all men
| of the very best character
Mrs. Mendenhall again.-T recoect a CONVERSE
tlon l had with Mr.. Yansant; told him would not
for the world positively as to any one of the
men, but only to the best Of my Knowledge and be-
lief, and never have sworn to any thing else.
Mrs Gregg being recalled confirmed her mothers
statement in this respect Verdict, not guilty.
The State VS.. Aaron Klair, Egbert Klair, Freder.
lex Klair and Samuel Taylor Indicted for Riot
in Mill Greek Hundred. Elizabeth Mendenhall af-
firmed-The facts and tho testimony OF this witness
were the in tho preceding case, with the ad'
dionnl fact that she believed that Aaron Klar was
one of the men whom she recognized Mt her house
, that evening.
Elizabeth Gregg, affirmed. One Of tho mon had
| uun | n IN nf nkF wi q N
the porch aud Others had clubs; they behaved in n
very disOrdery and tumultuous manner, and tore up
the house and tho beds good deal in their Search
I and frightened us all very much l saw an elderly
man. or ono that had the appearance of being more
elderly man than the rest en- the porch whom bo
lieved tO be Aaron Rlar soon as the second man
entered the door thought from his size and appear
ance, that it was Frederick Klar there were some
who kept out in the yard that had not their faces
backened, but whom did not know; did not
suspect soon as The entered the house, that
they were in search of my brother James for some
! outrage towards the Klair family; did nst think
until they enquired for jim" us they called him,
that they were after my brother; l know Of out
rage Of which he has been guilty towards thai fami'
ly; there has been Misunderstanding an difficulty
between him and the family there were twenty or
thirty men in all among the crowd in and about the
house und yard on the occasion.
| (NOTE.-The difficulty and misunderstanding be-
tween James Mendenhal md the family of Mr..
klair alluded to by the witness, was altogether Of
II private and domestic nature the former married
daughter Of the latter; but owing to some misun-
derstandins not explained, the husband and wife
had separated, and Mrs. Mendenhall had returned
to her father, and the alleged riot seems to have
been summary and violent, as we'll ms most law
less aud reprehensible proceeding on the part OF the
roal persons engaged to bring the husband to the
bar OF public opinion to answer for the separation
VIM Derickson, sworn. recellest the night oil
| the occurrence, and Of seeing dozen or more mer
disguised with blackened faces, and saw an obliga
ton administered by Of the number to keep SO
eret what they were going to dos this was on III
Limestone road about two( miles from MIR hi1iT'
2 house, and about Eve miles from Mr.. Mendinhall
! The parties saw all very much disguised
The residue of the teslimon in this case, bot
for and agniust tho state, was nearly the same
}, in the preceding case Verdict not guilty.
n BUSINESS, PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE, 49,, &C.
ii An explosion occurred at the powder vsrks OF Oh
n Messrs Du Pont, about five o'clock last Thursla
" afternoon, when three men were killed and two o
a, three Of the buildings badly shattered, The expo
sion was heard in W est Chester, Pa, and for mile
r. in different directions.
ID Messrs Simpson & Perkins bricklayers of thi
city, are erecting near Mount Pleasant in St Georg'
~ Hundred, q fine three story brick dwelling wit
nj back buildings, for Mr. Andrew Eliason.
ID Solomon Pie, fashionable tailor, at No. W Mari
II OF street, has Just received some desirable goods ft
,e summer wear, which being made into garments
ri the latest and most fashionable styles Ills cutie
is one of the best in the country, and knows no
an to make a neatft
~, nv A reward ofS5 is offered by Edward Brnghurs
re for the return of white pointer dog with live
M cOlOred spJts which strayed away few days ago.
hi Chapman Clayton will sell at No. 30, King St
Al below Third, at o'clock this afternoon, some eli
ar giant furniture belonging to Mr. William H. Gea
nj who is making arrangements to remove to Iowa.
h. Charles Warner advertses n cargo of Ashlan
ii coal
es maid, Mill Greek Hundred, is ready TO execute a
orders for plastering, on as reasonable terms as a
N ono engaged in the business. Those in the Vicni
m who about building either houses or barns shou
give him n call,
"o At meeting of the Stockholders of the Frankl
N, Manufacturing Company, the 18th inst, tho 10
lowing gentlemen were elected Directors for the o.
bo SUNG year: d. G. Wilson, John Hemphill, Georl
al, Jones, John A. Duncan, George Richardson, WAS
re- Ington Jones, Eli Todd.
,E A. l.. Stops has commenced the cohl business
"a Brandywine Village, near the Academy. He has
~ fine large yard, with sheds in which the coal
mn placed to keep tdry. lie has Just received car
I of Ashland coal, superior article, which he sells
~ the same price as Sehuylklll. Our renders in I
II vicinity should give him call. We hepe he n
.cl receive a liberal share of patronage.
md James Anderson, brickayer, is erecting IL
eJ story brick building in Water street. above West
nJ MIR. Kenle, which he intends to occupy for baker
IN Joseph O. Seeds, carpenter, is erecting two sto
in frame dwelling, 10 feet front by % deep, near
on opposite the Academy in Brandywine Village, tol
Mr.. Chadwick.
mol i d. PIumiy has commenced the -four, feed a
on grain business at the corner of Sixth and oran
Ia smith & BRO. ofer for saio the goodwill and
'sr lures of the flour and feed store No. 100 Market
~ John S Brady offers at private sale, his store a
iih dwelling, at the corner Of Front and West st.
bis reward Of three dollars will be given for the
red turn OF carpet bag, containing shawl, DO to
MI 81 Mlrket street, that lost the road from
cs city to Marcus Hook on Thursday last.
,eir A small farm in Brandywne Hundred is offer
md for sale or exchange for city property. Apply
nv WIN, McCaulley.
M John II. Bennett, at No. West Third street,
a of the GLACIER Building has on hand stock OF !
,ac ported and domestic segars, which are Of super
\ !, quality and excellent flavor, We would reoomme
NV those who use the article to give him a call.
;ne Asher u. Logan, carpenter, has commenced
1 erection Of three story brick dwelling in Walr
ou. | street. between Sixth and Seventh.
*. Dr. j. A. Brown has sold his mansion house wi
ten acres of land the Newport pike, about qu
a., ter Of mile from this city, IN Chrs'iana HundrC
"n Levi q Cark, Esq, Of Philadelphia for 81, "
Il 1t is a cheap property, Mr. q. intends reInovi
III to it during the present spring,
u'u DR.. S. M, Landes of Philadelphia, may hereaft
use US, be consulted every Wednesday afternoon, fro
,ow two to five o'clock, at Almonds hotel SEQ card
mr. Abraham Stats Esq we learn, has eommenS
,en business in the Office Of Esq Boldly, at the corr
hi Of Fourth and King streets, where lie will attend
mol writing deeds, bonds mortgages, DO. Mr.. 5. Is
nv excellent scrivener, and will attend TO all busin
* | entrusted 10 him promptly He is gentleman