Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-04
CoMMo DUPONT,
BY MS NEiuHBops,n

CoMMODoRE DUPONT,
BY HIS NEiuHBous"
A second scabbard of shagreen or untanned
skin, beautifully ornamented, and heavy gold
ell belt aud tassels also accompany the sword.
The sword and its accompanments cost $3.50,
all of which was contributed by private individ-
uals in nOWise connected with the DUPONT fami-
ly. Such handsome present is q fitting testi--
mona to noble and brave officer, whose
services and fidelity to his whole country have
made his name aud deeds part Of the uudyiug
history of the Republic.
MYSTERIOUS DlsArpEARANcE--We are in.
formed that laborer named Thomas Kellum,
disappeared 10 this city, ON Sunday night last,
under circumstances leading to the belief that
he hos been foully dealt with. The facts of the
case, us we have learned. are as folows:-It
appears TINT kellum left home sometime during
Sunday night, for the purpose of aiding in
bringing barge up TO one of onr wharyes pre-.
paratory to unloading it. After he had perform.
ed that duty in company with several others
lie repaired to a hotel Ia Water street near King
kept by MIR Plunkett, since which time no clue
has been had to his whereabouts, 1t is alleged
that shortly after kellum went to the hotel,
that persons residing 10 the neighboring henrd a
noise Indicating that several men in the hotel
were engaged in an alteration. His friends
have insututel search OF Mr.. Plunketts prem
lees as well As the Chrisiiana river, but up to
the present writing he had not been found. and
a veil Of mystery hangs over his fate We are
told that Mr. Plunkett has been held to bail ia
the sum OF $1,000 to answer in The case at Court
at the next session.
ScnooI ELEcrIos An Election for five mem
hsrs Of the Board of Public Education in Viii
mingtou, will be held to morrow, in the several
wards in this city opening ut . O'Clock, and
closing ut o'clock in the afternoon, at the fol-
lowing places towit
/, Tn the First Ward, at school house No. 4 on
Washington street above Second, for one member
of said Board for three years. in lieu of Allen
Gawthrop, whose term will thea expire.
In the Second Ward, at School House No. t.
. on Walnut street. between Third and Fourth, fol
one member Of said Board, for three years, ia
S lieu of Eli Todd, whose term will then expire.
In The Third Ward at Water Witch Eugint
D., House on Shipley street above Fifth, for onC
member of said Board for three years, in lieu o
y John B. Porter whose term will then expire
In the Fourth Ward, nj School House No. /
N corner oil Sixth and French streets, for oni
member Of said Ward, for three years, in lieI
v Of Willard Hall, whose term will then expire
g In the Fiith Ward, Mt School House No. 2
q corner Of Eleventh. and Washington streets, 70
one member Of said Board, for three years, il
10 lieu Of William s. llilles, whose term will the
IT expire
II PHIsoNERH FOR toRT DELAwARg.--T Thrtee
4 rebel prisoners were sent to Fort Delaware o.
IA Wednesday, from Baltimore They were th
second instalment of Gen Shields Wincheste
- booty.
~ WILMINGTON INsTlTUTE.-The annual meetin
IL Of the Institute will be held on Monday eyeuin
IN next, at o'clock, on which occasion the retrin
mr. officers will make their reports of the progre!
is Of it's affairs during tue past year, aud the
Is present condition, The new officers will he in
al stalled, and important amendments of the Coz
as stturiou proposed. Every member who feels a
~ interest in the prosperity and utility of the Ii
" sttute should attend this meeting.
i DIED or MS Harry Askew Dyk
whom we stated ia our last paper, was serious
at injured by being run over hy locomotive,
OF the foot Of Lombard street. ON Monday atterno'
nd last, died Of his injuries, about ten O'Clock Il
nd same evening. He was IL very promising bo
'u aud his sad fate has cast gloom over lar
&C. circle of relatives and friends.
We GARDEN sIrus-Wn. Cauby has left at t
for office of the New Castle County Insurance Cot
ass pany, in the Institute Building, Il lot of gard
and other Seeds for distribution Persons pl
i"s curing them should mike report of the real
ma OF their experiments.
'"- DYrrYa AND ScoUBIsd.--Nlrs Parry has
nd moved TO No. 2l5 Market Street. where she
pe. prepared to Dye aud Scour Ladies' and Gent
,en mans Wearing Apparel Mrs. Parry has h
= many years experience in the business, aud p
Oh sons having anything TO do in that line wol
zed consult their own interests by giving her cal
1"' Flint is one of the Grocers that is up 10
led times, You will find in his establishment
of greatest variety Of things good to eat. Fr'
orv Smoked Salmon best Sugar Cured Hams, OIL
"s 10 cents Fine Dried Cherries and PA
oi Peaches; the best of White Wheat Flour, eql
I'M to Tatnall & Lees F. and many other G
ma things, all cheap for cash.
nu- NoTcR-A meeting will lie held in the Ini
ore tute Hall on Friday evening next, April 9TH,
III. O'Clock, for the purpose Of organizing
ep batting society, under the provisions of the C'
to stitution of the Institute An persons are
bis vited to attend SAMUEL BIDpLF,
IL. 2t Chairman Of Com on Deli
inf. Bsyn CnRAp JoHE's IS the greatest place
town.
VI Gag Cheap John sells more Boots and sh
'ay than any other store in Delaware.
EAR ga Cheap John has the greatest noek
~. any other store in Delaware.
~ Gag Cheap John is the sole agent for the
lell Spool Cotton made in the world, al 4l2 X
60. Street. .