Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1862-05-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS,

PROCEEDINGS OF OOuhr--N euneSuuy,
fay l4.-The case Of the little boys, Joseph
PETERS, Henry II. Denny and Samuel II.
Dixon, who were indicted for stealing
watches from the store of Edwin Hirst was
AIKEN up, and the theft proved, but the Jury,
lnder the charge Of the Court, returned n
verdict of Not Guilty. Judge Gilpin repri-
handed the boys, and il is to be hoped that
they will profit by the lesson they have re-
ceved.
State VS.. Thos IL. Stradey, alias b. +.
Kaufman, indicted for obtaining money I'M
der false pretences. He had written letter
TO gentleman in New Jersey, stating that
he had found trunk, sword, aud several
other articles, which he could have by call
ing for them and paying 81, us he had paid
that sum for advertising them.
The case was given to the jury, who after
short absence returned a verdict of Guilty.
The Court sentenced him to pay a fine OF
800, to be imprisoned six months and pay
cost of prosecution,
State vs. James Williamson, for passing
counterfeit notes on the Columbia Bank OF
Pennsylvania, on the 9TH of March 1862 on
James b. Collins and II. r. Robinson, of
Wilmington. The prisoner was arraigned
and after the indictments were read he plead
not guilty in both cases, when he was again
given TO the charge of the Sheriff. The
Court adjourned about o'clock.
Thursday morning.-The Court met at
ten o'clock, State vs.. James Williamson, in
dicted for passing counterfeit note on Chas
NJ. Almond. The case was argued for an
hour, when IT was given to the Jury who re-
/ tired and returned in about half an hour with
verdict Of Not Guilty
Esq. Floyd, indicted for taking illegal fees
was put on trial, and after hearing testimony,
arguments, &c, the Jury returned q verdict
of Guilty. He was sentenced to pay n fine
of $50 and pay costs of prosecution.
Friday morning.-Nlichae Sweeny vs.. l.,
b. Moore, Sheriff. This was nm action oil
replevin. Verdict for the plaintiff
REpoRr OF THE GRAND JuRY.-'rhe Grand
Jury concluded their labors last Friday eve
ming, when they made the following report
and were discharged
The Grand Inquest Of the State of Della
ware for the body of New Castle County, dc
respectfully report That they have been
in session for five days, during which time
they have acted on sixteen bills of indict
ment, of which thirteen have been returned
rs true bills, and three ignored.
The Grand Inquest takes pleasure it
stating that the greater portion Of bills act.
ed upon Indeed they may say ALL charg,
crimes OF a light and trivial nature, and tht
smallness of the number, considering III,
population olthe county, exhibits state o
good order and peace highly gratifying
They have also had before them and actel
upon 81 petitions for tavern licenses, 80 pc
titions for ale aud yctualing houses, and |,
petitions for licenses for stores TO retui
sprituous liquors in quantities not less THAI
Il quart. These applications and the remon
1tpa Of k,fr l,,,Ff,
considered with much application and dill
gence, and have prolonged the session q
the Inquest at least two days. OF the ap
plications for tavern license they have grant
! ed 10 and refused six; of those for ale unl
victualng houses 80 have been granted an,
4 II refused for store licenses A granted
: and none refused.
I In pursuance of their duty the Grand In
quest have inspected the county prison, an,
a do cheerfuly report that they find it clpar
and in perfect order The Grand Inques
= have appointed six of their number to ysi
the County Almshouse and to report at til
e term of the November Court
o The Grand Inquest have had their atten
!, ton directed to the nelarious vending
u lottery tickets in the city Of Wilmington a
S they believe contrary to aud in violation c
e law, and certainly subyersive Of morality
n tempting the young from the paths of rect
u tude, and detraudiug the poor of their carr
ngs and support, and in discharge of wins
:, they believe to be their duty in the PREMISE
a have made formal presentation Of the maj
i ter to the Court
It The Grand Inquest have also to repol
d that they have seen with much regre
y charges brought against small boys fC
3 crimes of petty larceny, &c. and in the
Is judgment some more suitable place tina
Is now exists in the county, should be provide
for their confinement and punishment, an
they do earnestly recommend that some pr,
vision be made for the same.
., In conclusion the Grand Inquest woul
=, state that they have found the Deputy A
81 torney General, Samuel NJ Harringto
e, Esq, ever prompt, ready and polite in h
lie intercourse with them, and that they ha,
"a been much benefited by his counsel and IL
vice.
: EDWARD WILLIAMS, Foreman.
lie JOHN j. Henry, Secretary.
It The FIRE CoMPANlEs.-'Gh City Solicit
&C. has given his opinion that the law provdil
Il. for the election of delegates and the organ
ST cation of Board of Fire Wardens requir
the concurrence Of all the Fire Companit
AZ and that the failure of one company to u
u in the matter, will prevent the others fro
10 carrying il into effect. Unless each con
in pany elect delegates to a convention by 1
first Tuesday in June, the Council cam
- make the annual appropriation. The mel
ny bers OF the companies will therefore see {
r proprety of immediate action, and if I
on law should be found to he defective or
~ pressive, il can be amended MT the next 5,
- sion of the Legislature.
ed SUDDEN DEATH.-Wm. McCloskey, e
ployed in the boiler shop of Harlan 4 II
lingsworth & Co., while on his way TO t
. Almshouse, on Wednesday afternoon la
fell into fit. DIR. Norris was sent for, /
lie before his arrival he expired Coror
of k!llgore held an inquest, before which
". Norris testified that death was probal
ms caused by appoplexy, induced by inteml
,e- rate habits, in which opinion the jury co
u cided, and rendered Il verdict TO that eile
e. GonEYs LADy's BooE.--The June uuml
~ of Cooley, will, we think please the ladie
~, little better this month than they are awt
~ Of Its entire contents,-and especially
w proluson of illustratiOns-are So adapted
' Nv the every day life and tastes of the lad
49, that anything but admiration for the 30
~, is ont Of the question. Patterns of eve
,, variety Of fashions, and every article of dir
l;d grace this number 1t is no wonder Il
iii American ladies appear to such advanta
'ba rs they do, in dress circles. They nearly
IAN take and follow Godeys Book Of fashions
Iil- THE NEW Board OF HEALrH--The ca
'ho mittee appointed by the City Council to
the lect suitable persons TO serve as Board
rch Health for one year, submitted their rem
cts on Thursday evening last, as follows:
First Ward, Edward Darlinrton r.