Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Mysterious AFPAlR.-A great sensation wns
created in the vicinity of the Wilmington Bridge |
foo, of Market street. GU Tuesday morning last.
II appears that the Bridge Keeper found wo-
mans dress and shoes on one the abutments Of
the bridge. On examination of the pocket Of
the dress, it was found TO contain daguerreo |
type case, minus the likeness, hrenst.pin. pair
Of ear rings, needle case, piece of ribbon and
the following significant note:
" You need not look any further, as am Mt
the bottom of what you are now standing over,
or will be when you get this"
The bottom part of the skirt was torn oil,
as was supposed, TO lie used by the unfortunate
creature, to tie around her neck some heavy arti-
Gle to sink the body. Search was made for the
victim, but up to the present writing no body
has been recovered. In fact, the whole affair
seems to be wrapped in profound mystery, ns
no trace has 30 far heen had as to any one being
missing in this vicinity. Many regard it as IL
cruel hoax, gotten up by some person DESTROYS
Of producing sensation. A few days will, no
doubt, unlavel the whole affair
WARREN LIBRARY AssocIATIoN's Pio-NIc.-
The Warren Library Association, of this city,
will give their First Grand Pic Mic in Tatnalrs
Woods. on Monday, September II. 1861. An
excellent String Band has been engaged for the |
coca sion. aud those who desire To spend day |
pleasantly nnl enjoy the festivities of the dance,
should avail themselves of this opportunity
The Committee Of Arrangements are gentlemen
whose past experience are n sure guarantee Of
their ability TO conduct this affair in Il manner
that will give entire satisfaction to those who
may participate, fine time may therefore he
anticipated.
WARp.-ln persuance OF the recommendation Of
q Town Meeting at the City Hall, on the evening
of July l6, the voters of the Fourth Ward whose
patriotism rises above Party Considerations, md
who are willing to sink political differences for
their Countrys sake, are requested TO meet on
FRIDAY EVENING, August 23d, at 8 O'clock
in the School House, corner Of 9th and King
opposite the Post Office, to take action with re
ference to the approaching City Election, and
nominate Ward Officers
uRo. IL. WALTER, ! Committee
lomN II. ADAMS of
DANIEL FARRA, 9TH Ward.
ACCIDENT Isaac Perry had his foot badly
hurt on Wednesday evening last, while attempt
ing to get on the cars as they were coming into
this city. The wheels passed over his foot and
crushed it severely.
MILITARY. Company b, Home Guards, Capt
target practice. They marched we'll, and made
very creditable display. photograph like
ness of the Captain was ihe prize shot for by
the Company, which was won by John W. bra.
per- A number of the members of this compa-
ny have enlisted in the First and Second Regi.
ments of Delaware volunteers. Their plac 3,
however, have been filled by others, aud their
ranks are thus kept full
The Second Delaware Regiment, stationed Mt
Camp Brandywine made dress parade 10 our
streets, Wednesday morning. They were
commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Bailey, and
looked we'll
MORE TRooPs.-The Fourth New Jersey Re
giment, Col. Simpson, numbering about 1900
men; lludson's Battery OF eight pieces and six
companies Of the Thirty-sccond Regiment OF
Pennsylvania, (the Lincoln Legion) passed
, through this city; for the seat of war, on Tues
day night last
The Twenty-third Regiment of Pennsylvania,
Col. Brney, numbering about 600 men, passed
/ through our city for the seat Of war on We'd
nesday afternoon last.
The Fifth Regiment Of General Sickle's New
York Brigade, passed through this city, last
Wednesday morning There were six compa-
mics, numbering abont one hundred and twenty
men each. They were commanded by Colonel
Charles X. Graham. The regiment is made up
of companies from Massachusetts,, pittsburg and
was received on Monday with three cheers by
the whole regiment. The officers claim to have
, the merit Of former experience, and go to the
seat of war with a determination to do all in
their power to crush out disunion. The general
appearance Of the men would indicate that they
will prove competent soldiers.
RELIoIous.-We are pleased to hear that the
Rev. George +. Wswell, Pastor of The Central
Presbyterian Church, isexpected to preach nexi
Sabbath morning and evening. Mr. Wswel has
been absent on Long Island, N. Y, for several
weeks past, for the benefit of his health, and
! returns very much improved by II Q rtlease from
labor and the invigoratng effects of salt air
The pulpit was supplied IN his absence by Rev
J. o. Blythe, Of Germantown, Pa,
RAILROAD lMPRovEMENTs.- The Philadelphia,
, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
under the direction of Messrs, Stearns, Kenney
Il Co are making extensive Railroad improve
ments at Perryvile, Md The old wood work
upon the pier is being replaced with permanent
stone wall, and the switches for running trains
of cars on the boat will be heightened, so that a
full train will go on board at once, doing away
with all delays ia crossing the river, no matter
what may be the length of the train A new
switch, 2500 feet in length il also being added
Just above the engine house, TO accommodate
trains necessary to be passed or unoaJed, the
want of which has caused many delays for sew
| cral months past, owing to the want of capacity
10 supply tue increase Of travel aud Transport
taiion.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,". "A meeting of the
New Castle County Agricultural Society was held
GU Saturday, 18th inst, at the olIioe of Dr.
McCabc. The President, MIR s. Candy, in the
char. The Secretary being absent, George W.
Sparks was appointed Secretary pro- tm
Among other matter, of business Transacted
it was, on motion of Mr., Jacob Walton, unan-
mously Resolved, That the annual exhibition of
the Society be held on the Society ground near
Wilmington, on Wednesday and Thursday, the
Nth and 10th Of October next.
committee was appointed 10 award the pre-.
MUM list, which will meet at Dr. McCabes
Office, Saturday 24th inst, for said purpose.
The Society adjourned to meet again at DIR.
McCabc's Office, Saturday, the 3lst Of August.
nj ~ oclock, n m, to hear the report of the
committee on premium list, aAd consider other
matters pertaining to the contemplated exhibi
ton. Il is hoped large number OF The men,
bers will he present, rs II s desired to throw as
much interest into the coming fall exhibition as
possible.
SAMUEL CANBY, President
ACCIDENT FROM PsToL.-On Saturday eve.
ming last, Mr.. John Downing, had one of his
hands injured by the accidental discharge of n
pistol, NJ Mrs. SlAck's Ice Cream Saloon Seventh
and Market. Mr.. Downing was eating Ice
Cream, and put his hand into his pocket for some
purpose, when the pistol prematurey exploded.
the ball passing through his hand, Strange to
say no trace OF the ball can be found.