Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-02-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPIroMR OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL lNTKL-
L1oEsoE.-David ]. Grisoom, Woodbury., N. j.,
will sell at public sale at his Nursery at that
place, on the 9th OF March next, large num-
her OF Large and Small Evergreen Shade Trees,
Fruits, Small Fruits, &c See advertisement.
BS5- Good Furniture is offered at private sale
at the residence Of Samuel Buzby Market ST.,
second door above Seventh.
Hky- John Merrick, extensive manufacturer Of
Carriages, corner OF Second and French streets,
in this city, desires TO call the atteAiiOu of deal
ers and others to his large assortment of all |
kinds Of vehicles of the latest styles and iinieh.
Mr.. Merrick has had many years experience in |
the business Is practical workman, and we eau
confidently recommend him to the public as well |
worthy Of patronage, feeling assured that for
durability and neatness, his Carriages cannot
be exoeed. His terms are moderate.
Ba5- The house and lot No. GlS East Seventh
Street, is offered for sale. Apply to I. j. Boyd,
907 Market street, Wilmington, or VIM, $, Boyd
No. II South Water ST., Philadelphia.
DRATH.nED CONFESSION OF MuRDERRR.-A
short time since white man named Highland
| Whitaker, or Whitlock, was arrested M the
charge Of the larceny Of thirty dollars He was
convicted Of the offence in the Court of Quarter
Sessions, philadelphia, but his sentence was
withheld in consequence of his having heen at
tackled with small pox while in prison. He was
removed to the Amshouse, where he died on
Friday. Before he expired he made an affidavit,
stating that about month since he wished 10
borrow half dollar from a cOlored man, ut
ChesiertoWu, Md. The man refused to lend it,
and Whitaker struck him in the head with Il
hammer and killed him. lie threw the body
overheard. The authorities Of Maryland will h.
notified Of the facts.
The SHIP JoHN TRucKs-REoovgnY OF A
DROWNED BoDY.-The ship John 7raeks which
was sunk in the Delaware, ut Arch street wharf,
last Sunday two weeks, was examined on Friday
with one Of Messrs. Givett & Sanders Diving
Bells which was taken alongside of the wreck
on board tho yacht Young .dmefica. The body
of Matthew Graham, stegedore, who has been
missing since the vessel was sunk, was recovered
aud handed over TO his relatives. IL waa in a
shocking condition. The diver reported that he
could see nothing of the other missing mam. A
chain aud some other articles of little value were
recovered
, AID FOR KANsAs.-We mentioned few days
ago that a subscription paper could be found al
D the store Of Ferris s. Garrett, in aid of the
, Kansas sufferers A number OF donations have
been received, amongst the rest one from Cen
treyille, which is hereby acknowledged Ivy re-
quest. The subscription will remain few day.
longer. Those whose generosity prompt then
to give, should hand in their donations soon, II,
. 1t is desirable that contributions be sent on I'M
=. mediately-
=. BRogEN lsro.-Wm Massey, coorcd man
broke into the cnhin Of the sloup Mary Warner
c while layinga t the wharf, last Saturday night
Il and took all the Provision he could tinl, II,
WIS discovered By the Police before he madi
good his escape, and lodged him in the City Hal
> cells. lie was brought to trial, when TO on
!. appearing to prosecute lac was discharged,
! Tng MILITARY The Columbia liige Compn.
e ny, Capt. Barr; National Guards, Lieut.. Smith
e and Delaware Rifle Company, Lieut. N. Jenny
:. paraded in full uniform, ON Friday last The
1t were very slim in numbers the three compa-
IT MES together did not number much over 60 men
Re The German company although the youngest
r military Organization of the three dill, hy larg
}. Odds the best marching.
= The Cadets Of Delaware Military Academy
IF Col Hyatt, also paraded. They numbered abou
a one hundred and presented fine appearance
D Their military bearing WAS the theme OF uniyer
re sal admiration, 1t WINS the most sollierly look
ID ing company in the street on that day.
:, tbs TwENTY-SEcosD.-Th birthday oil th
n Father OF his country, the immortal Washingto
i, was celebrated in an appropriate manner, by oil
- patriotic citizens The day was clear and heal
u tiful, and usherel in by the firing of cannon az
y ringing of bells The Star Spangled Banner
" was thrown proudly to the breeze oil most of Ii
- public buildings and many private residence
q The shipping along the wharVes also presented
- gay appearance being profusely decorated wit
y our country's ensign. Altogether, our either
81 evinced their devoted attachment to the Uuioi
~, and their reverence of the memory of our II
Iar toms beneiactor, to whom we are indebted Il
4 the liberties we now enjoy.
ed POULTRY THIRvEs.-Constables Jones and Les
in arrested three negroes, on Monday week, WI
Huinhtuanu nu1 Md aud lain An, .
SO charge of stealing 20 chickens from D. F. Tow
all send, two turkeys and six or eight chickens fro
ho Geo. Il. Townsend, three turkeys from lol
lot Pugh and three from Mrs. Orr. After henriI
before the Mayor they were committed to pris,
nd at New Castle
~ AccIDENr.-Alexander Rogers, brakesml
~ y, on the p. W. & b. Railroad fell from freig
az car in Philadelphia, on Monday, aud being =,
IL over, had one of his arms crushed and his hRI
ho injured.
ed BADLY BEATEN-A young man named lol
IT, Lynch, was badly beaten last Friday mornin
= at the corner of Front aud West streets, by "
I'd, Of his comrades, John Burk and Thos. EarnC
.r- Lynch was struck on the forehead with lhr
stone, intictng severe CASH lie was conve
Id- ed TO the Drug Store of DR.. Veazey, who dress
he his wounds. He is now doing well.
oh TnE PRESIDENT ELEoT.--The President ele
his has arrived in Washington l. s. Flint Mark
Mt. Street, below Eighth, has just received nun
Ir Der excellent delicRcics for the table. Am0i
Irn other things may be found Dried Apples, Peach,
Of Blaekberries, Cherries, Pears md Prune
WIN Oranges, Figs. Also, lIominy and Beans, a
nd lot of superior Apples His fresh Cam
ok, Tomatoes are just the thing desired, Be 81
d., and give him call
-N MILITARY DlsPLAY.-There was n grand m
ial itary display in our city the I'D OF Februai
No Cheap John, No. Az King Street, makes ii
bS display Of his goods suitable for housekcepl
not every day, and if you want Ia get things cbeG
far his store is just the place to 20,
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