Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-23
LOCAL"AFFAIRs

THE CASE OF DARRAH.-Upon lhe Petltloh
of Wm. u. Darrah, imprisoned in the Kent
County Jail upon charge OF bigamy wrlI
Of nABEAs CORPUS was issued, retnrnable ne
fore Hon. John w. Houston, at Dover. The
hearing was had on Thursday week. Deputy
Attorney General Harrington represented
the State and Eli Saulsbbry and John Is.
Pennington, Esqs.. the petitioner. The FOL
lowing points of law were argued. The pc
itinner claimed his discharge |. Because
the commitment did not sufficiently specify /
the charge 2. Because the party had been
ncunitted OF the same charge 3. Because
the commitment by the Justice was delee-
tive in that il was founded upon complaint
made by the wife of the petitioner Judge |
Houston, after consideration, decided that
the first two grounds were insufficient hut
the last sufficient to discharge the prisoner.
II is q well settled principle of law lIla' eN-
cppt in cases orpersonal aud forcible injuries
wife cannot be u witness for or against her
husband The Judge declined TO relax inns /
strict rule, notwithstanding the circunl-
stances of desertiou and separation; and the
prisoner was discharged lie was imme-
dately re.arrested and committed TO prison.
Another writ Of HARFAs CORPUS Is antlcl-
pated.
FRANK LESLIE FOR JuNR.--We have re-
ceived the June number Of this superb
monthly. As usual, it contains vast
amount of excellent reading matter holh
instructive aud entertaining. The emhel'
nshments are truly magnificent. The
Fashion plates for June are of nestimahle
value TO the ladies. 1t also contains
lthograph of Mrs. President Lincoln, from
IL photograph by Brady lkenesses OF the
gallant Gen. Shields and Capt. John trric-
son. the inventor and constructor Of the
Monitor and number of representations
er much interest. The information in its
columns in relation 10 the fashions alone are
worth twice the price of IL years subscrp'
ton. Frank Leslie should he found in the
drawing room of every family
INrRovRMTNT.--Mr Lewis Bullock is hay
ing u fine brick dwelling house built in
Rrandywine Village near the Academy.
, The main building is lG feet front and y
/ deep. three stories high, with n large back
building. This house when finished will add
, greatly to the Improvement III the village,
4 rnE Fourth Anniversary of the Young
$ Mems Christian Association of the Central
/ Presbyterian Church, will be held in the
:, church, ON Monday evening, May 2Gth, AT
e O'Clock. The annual report will be read b,
e the President, and the meeting addressed
by Hon. James Pollock of Pennsylvania
d and by Rev. g. +. Wiswell, pastor of the
g Church. The public are cordially invited
l. 10 be present.
: DEMOCRATIC NOMlNAToN ELEcroN.-M
NJ. B Ochletree, Chairman of the last
y, County Democratic Meeting, has appointe,
- the following Judges of Election, TO serve
y Saturday, the 18th Of June, at the nomination
election for Sheriff and Coroner, viz
p! Rrandywine Hundred. Lot Cloud, Phlil
!, Pierce, Adolphus Husbands. White Ola.
+ Greek Hundred-Dr Wash Russell, JOIN
!, w. Evans, JAS II. Ray. Wilmington Cit.
70 Andrew l., McIane, Joseph Seal, rhos
.. u. Gibson Pencader Iiundred-N. 7
! Boulder, David Ford, Samuel Frazier
=. Christiana llundred--Dr. j. A. Brown
II =. Samuel q. Chandler, Patrick laughey
~ ~ Red Lion Ilundred-A Inert % Newton
!" Alexander NJ. Bddle, j. II. Chears. Mil
n Greek llundred-Aquilla Derrickson, Joshu
" l}, Barker, Charles Whteman, st. George
s 81 llundred---J. W. Nandegrirt, Colnmbu
- Watkins. II. Y. Cochran. New Castle Hun
"a a. dred John smith, Charles H. l.ambsol
l., IL 'lhos White. Appoquinmink Hundred
y 10 Benjamin Gibbs, WIN. II. Riggs, Edwar
"a SilcoX,
Il l. s. FEINT has just got in u large lot c
er Mercer Potatoes lie will also sell superio
No aagars, molasscs, syrups, cheese, hams, drie
fruits, vinegar pepper starch, rice, &C., t
,d low as the lowest, at his store, Market sire'
h. below Eighth.
he lGsr RECEIVED, several large lots of ne
Goods from N,w York auctions, in Silks, u
mt hines aud line English prints Mt prices TO su
on the times, also, one large lot of bleached Mn
he ius yard wide ut cents per yard, and 4
ne other goods in proportion, iine lot Of bla'
M Silks, high Luslre aud wide, very low. Co
n3 stautly receiving job lots OF Embroidery, cheap
-, ~ than ever. Black Velvet Ribbons NIL widths
IT, IT, Irish Linens, Bayadere, Cambric, Nanesoc
n n1 striped aud plaid Mnslins constantly on hand
ny Ladies lialmoral, Spring aud Summer Skin
am the hest 10 Delaware ut the price JoHS ONE
vas Nb,tkp, street. 1th door below Fourth fire,
'se Wilmington, Delaware.