Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-04

Bridget McCue, 25David lrelan, 20
VIM. Strimple, 25IPeter Carr, 80
John @. Morrison, 25B. r. Herdmam, % |
Jas. r. Sawdon, 2bSarah A. DOMAIN, 25 |
Geo. W. Moore, 25EIohn W. Mitchell, 25 |
Christian Krauch, 26Joh Vandever, 5 |
Hugh Mcclure, 2OSylvester Rianhard, so |
Philip Marvel, 80James Brannen, 20 |
Charles Edwards a5IA. Mel. Robinett, rs |
Joseph McNamee, 30Jas. Plnnkett, ~
Rebecca Walker, Fitzpatrick Sweeny, 20 |
Horatio McNeal, 25IThomas Harvey, go
Moses Journey, 25lThomas Walter, 20
Levi W orkman, 25IEli. b. Talley, 70
Joseph v. Eccles, 20lJane Allen, %
james 7. Bates, 25IC. NJ. Almond, 90
Peter Durham, 25IRobt J. Cameron, 25
Patrick HaTkens, 20
Amounting to nineteen hundred and sixty
five dollars.
Rejccted-The following applicants were re-
jected on the ground of informally in their
petitions:
Edward Dooley, Nathan Brosius, Thomas
Holmes, james II. Stevens, Wesley Turner,
Isaac W. Moore, Richard Ferguson, Samuel
Walker, Thomas Cook, George Campbell,
Robert W. Hodson, Isaac S. Price, Christian
Buttner, Michael Moran, Peter Coyle, Thomas
q. Morrison,s Mary Mccain, Joseph Laferty.
I'VE are informed by Mr.. Morrison that
| license has been granted him, notwithstanding
that bis applications is classified among the re-
jected.
Braadyieine Hundred ImpTopemeats.-Hi &
Robinson, architects of this city, arc erecting
large frame barn for H. Robinson, esq, on
| his beautiful plantation, near the Philadelphia
| pike.
1 DIR. ]. II. Shvers has'contracted with Isaac
| Henderickson, carpenter, to construct large
and handsome stone dwelling with back build
ings, on his farm in the northwest portion of
| the hundred, within two miles of Claymont.
This is a beautiful location, and commands
| ur1n md x-iau me- l,fa naIotu aroR ipar IprgnV
&c, George P. Harriet, ARCHITECT, is erect
ing for Samuel Dixon large granary, carriage
| house, &c. 1t will be two stories high and 64
| fact in the clear.
Thomas Talley will shortly commence the
erection of stone barn, SO by 81 feet, on his
farm, near the Foulk road. The carpenter
work will be executed by D. Ii. Palmer and 5.
| l.. Carr The stone work has not yet been con-
tracted for. Isaac S. Elliott is having II large
stone mansion erected on his farm, near the
Concord pike. This is one of the most dilight-
ful locations in the State. The house is stu
ated on high hill, overlooking the city of
| Wilmington, the Chrisliana and Delaware rlv-
ers. From this point the scenery is lovely and
picturesque. You have distinct view of New
Castle, Delaware City, Port Penn, Fort Della
ware, Bombay Hook, Salem, N. j., and other
places Of beauty and interest. The Carpenter
work of tho house is being done by Jacob
Jefferies, and the stone work by John Burnite.
ten acres of land on the Philadelphia pike,
from John Todd, a short distance above Bran
DIVINE village, for So 800. He is having trees
set out, and intends erecting large and beau
tiful mansion there at some future timo.
2 The new Odd Fellows hall recently erected
at Grubb's corner, in Brandywine hundred,
by the Star Of Bethel lodge, will BIO dedicated
on the 25th inst. An address will be delivered
on the occasion, and splendid banner pre-
sented to tho lodge by the ladies.
t E,nprop ements. - Three three story brick
houses are being erected on Washington street
g above Second. Jones & Beggs are doing the
i brick work. Also, eight three story brick
y houses at the corner of Jefferson and Second
i streets, have been commenced, and will, W.
understand, be completed soon. Mr.. Henry
: Duer will do tho carpenter work, and Mr.. Hy-
+ field the brick work.
It John S. Kennard is having the foundation
of two three story brick houses laid, in Seventh
4 street, between Walnut and Poplar.
Michael IIarrity is erecting fine three story
!, brick dwelling in Sixth street, near Lombard
o Geo. NJ. Philips has had large addition made
to his wool factory, near the corner ofFifth and
q Tatnall streets. He is also preparing tho foun-
= dation for three large brick dwellings on the
. corner of said streets, and two small ones in
!, tho rear of his factory, for his hands.
4 Generous Ict.-The Philadelphia Argus
Y of Saturday evening says we havo heard OF ar
!. act which reflects great credit upon the parties
@ Immediately concerned. Among tho victim.
J., of tho railroad tragedy near Burlington, was q
young man, the son of highly respectable cit
+ zen OF Wilmington. The fatherma no claim
for damages, but the Camden and Amboy Com
pany hearing that aid, although not applied for
\ would be useful, generously sent check TO
'sI five hundred dollars, and rendered an annuit!
y to the parents of fire hundred dollars par an
y NUN. The aid was not only opportune, bu
" ha in Which n pytnndpd
= dered it doubly valuable. We record sucl
" acts with pleasure. They tell we'll not only fol
: the Company Immediately concerned, but TO
human nature itself.
Al Puiasbi Pic Mc.-Some forty or fifty youn
10 men of this city will hold Picnic on tn
10 Brandywine Battle ground next Monday. W
10 learn that extensive preparations have bee
" made to make this grand and Imposing atihiI
70 There will be vocal and instrumental music,
"a large stand will be erected from which an orr
10 ginal poem descriptive OF the battle groun
10 will be rccited by our young friend, John +
" Miller, Esq. The stage will be handsomel
10 decorated with flowers, &C., and tho mamot
n National flag belonging to the Germans of tn
y city will wave gracefully from it over the head
II, of the party assembled. Two large tents hay
n, been procured in which dinner will BIO serve
- up.
iii MAYORS Coari.-An adjourned session
nd the Mayors Court was held in the City Hall c
Nv Monday last, when the p. W. & d. Railroa
be company was tried on five charges ono for rul
he ming the train of Cars more rapidly through 81
ke city than permitted by the ordinance, and fol
i a for not having the train preceded by man
,ur astlook out" 1t was convicted and fined SIT
ro- for the first named offence, and $50 and cos
his for each of the latter. James 0'Conncll VI
re-. convicted and fined $40 and costs for comm
zee ting an assault and battery on the person
Of Thomas Chaffen, on the 4th of May. IT
us Court adjourned until the first Monday in Jul
err Miraculous EscGps.--The Cecil Wing say
on q few days ago, a little son of Mr.. Franc
ase Green, at Cherry Hill, fell down we'll 90 fe
ign deep, containing eight feet water. His moth
ar was alone at home, and ran for neighbor, wi
ur- reached the place in nearly halt an hour aft
OF the boy had fallen in, and being sent down
md tho bucket, brought the child up from tho be
to tom apparently dead. He, however, regaine
ing his breath and is doing we'll. The little fellc
Old showed unusual vigor in his efforts to ke
Q from drowning he had on his feet pair
lue boots fitting him tightly, which he kicked
her in his struggles.
ere The Junction and BreakpGter Railroad.
nm. Welearn from the Sussex News that meeting
/ the Commissioners OF this road was held
49,. Tumn's hotel, Milford, on Saturday the 2
'ul- ult., at which the committee appointed to op
asos books for subscriptions to the capital stoC
ohe reported that they had performed that dI
oi only In Milford and in the city of Baltimo
'a's' and that over sixteen hundred shares had be
' tS, taken already. The committee were continu
my and instructed to perform the same duty in
'Ih a cities of Wilmington and Philadelphia duri
n Of the ensuing week.
The Steamboat Erprsss.-This steambc
inner owned by the Messrs. Reybold, has lately &C