Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-28
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ARRAY JetwcW Police 0Dicer and his Prisoner
The Desperate Shot di.-Betwcen IL and ~
o'clock on Wednesday night last Police officer
Henry l.. Hainesworth, of the Fourth ward
whilst on his beat, was called upon to- arrest q
colored man named Jacob Wright, who resides
in Wilson street above Ninth. The officer re-
paired to Wrights residence for that purpose
when he was met at the door by the latter, who
endeavored to prevent the former from execut-
ing his design, whereupon Hainesworth drew
his mace and struck Wright over the head, in
tiicting severe cash. A scutfe ensued between
them in which the negro got hold of the mace
belonging TO the officer, with which he dealt
him several blows cutting his head in q horri-
BILE manner. The officer at length succeeded
in releasing himself from the hold Of Wright
and drew his revolver and fred one shot with
out effect; when Wright made another on
slaught, and Ilainesworth was compelled to
retreat, owing to the wounded condition which
he was in. DR.. Wilson was called and attend
| ed to his injuries. Wright was afterwards ar
rested, and bound over on the charge of vio-
lating the Peace and resisting an officer in the
discharge OF his duty, for hearing on Thurs
| day afternoon last.
| BuiidiRg AssociotioR-We understand that q
| Building Association, under the title of the
| " Delaware Mechanics Association has been
| formed in this city, under the most ilattering
auspices, and with every prospect of the nlt-
| mate attainment of the praiseworthy object of
its formation. The officers Of the society are
Robert Wagner, President; Henry Poole, Sec
rotary, and August Hitler, Treasurer. Their
regular meetings are held on Wednesday even
ing of each week, at % o'clock, at Krnuch's
Saloon, where all those DESTROYS of joining are
invited to be present. The society has been in
existence but one week yet numbers no less
than 80 members, 500 shares of stock, at Sl25
per share having been TAKEN whilst the invest
ment required TO be paid is but % cents per
share per week. 1t offers great inducements
to those who are prepared with limited resour-
ces to make a judicious and profitable invest
ment.
Interesting Faaerdl.-Thc oldmarc Betsey be-
longing to Harlan, Holingsworth Co., died
on Tuesday last, aged 81 years. Betsey was
an excellent animal, highly priced by her
owners, and for several years past had retired
from business, but was always properly cared
for by her ndulgent owners. After having
spent n life of usefulness, she died of the in
firmities incidental to old age She was care
fully cofiined and buried in the most chris
{ tianly manner, in a secluded spot not far from
the scene OF her daily avocaton. But Betsey
had more mourners than ordinary horses have,
and her death has created quite Il sensation in
the circles in which she moved
Pdrdde.-The Morning Star Section, Cadets
of Temperance, paraded through our Streets,
on Tuesday last, with appropriate banners and
accompanied by a band of music. They made
good appearance and attracted considerable
attention. AT the conclusion of the parade
they took possession of their room, in the
Friendship Engine house, at the copner of Tenth
, and Shipley streets.
Arm Torn 0F.-On Wednesday, man en-
. ployed in Lamott's Factory Brandywiue, MS Il
dyer, had his hand caught in some part OF tht
machinery, which drew him in and tore hi.
arm off at the elbow. besides making n com.
pound comminutcd fracture between the elbow
and shoulder. 4 physician was immediatel,
called and his arm had to be amputated at thu
shoulder.
Accident.-A young man named Vim. Feeney
whose parents reside in Jefferson street be
tween Seventh and Eighth, met with serious
n accident at the Coach mandatory of First All
: mon, OH Monday morning last lie was en-
i. gagged in hammerng piece of iron, when i
. flew up while giving it blow and struck tn,
h young man in the eye, destroying the sight.
n .4rrested.-The notorious Jack McCabe, wa
:, arrested on Monday last, by Constable Moody
charged with stealing pair of boots from tn
store of George S. Hagany, in this city. III
: had hearing before Mayor Young, who com
mtted him to New Castle Jail for trial II
: was conveyed to New Castle on Wednesda,
. morning.
e Ayrioois.-Barge, Nelson Rogers, Capt. Walk
r er, from Albany with lumber to Nebekcr
n Tatnall,
At Barge, $. B. Bailly, lumber from Lock llaver
Pa, to do.
81 Barge, J. Fulmer, from Williamsport, Pa
IS lumber to do.
lie Appoiatmeats.-At a meeting of the Trustee
| a.. ~, ,.rt.s MAJ q.
!, lowing officers were elected:
~ experimentation Graves,
-, Treasurer-John Rice.
T. physicians-lt, P johnson, G. p. Norris.
r Mad Dog.-On Monday last mad dog pal
4 a visit to the town of Christiana, biting sey,
NJ raj other dogs, and spreading general conste
m nation among the people. Several of the cal
in ines had to pay the penalty of being in h
ne, road by being killed by their owners.