Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


THR CosrInKsrAL OLD Folks, who have been
singing to oveifoNing houses at Musical Fund
Hall, Philadelphia, for some time past will open
next Wednesday evening, at WILMINGTON Inst =
iute, and continue their Concerts throughout
The week, Aside from the admirable singing OF
this famous troupe, the novelty Of their attire
adds very materially 10 the interest Of their en-
tettaiuments. Mrs. Emma J. Nichols (whose
beautiful singing many Of our readers will still
remember with pleasure, who attended the Con-
certs Of the Old Folks when they were last
herel is still with them, and will appear nightly
atiired in Court dress that was actually worn
by Queen Elizabeth of England, more than oo0
yeais ago. This dress come into the possession
of Mrs. Nichols while cOneertizing in London.
All the facts connected with the dress AMI the
presentation OF it to Mrs Nichols are well au-
thtnhcatel, and will be stated to the audience
at each OF the Concerts. We bespeak for the
Old Folks grand reception in our city, and ad-
wise all our readers who desire fine treat to
pay them visit, before they leave US.
FATAL AcclDgsr-Th Milford Neacs. informs
US that Mr.. VIM. Farley, an old gentleman LIVING
near that town, met with an accident on Tuesday
last. causing almost instant death. 1t appears
that he went out to the stable, and while ia the
loft in some way fell to the lower story, receiving
such serious injuries that he died in few mo
ments The deceased was well known in Milford
as an upright, industrious man. Deputy Coroner
Orem held all inquest over the deceased, when II
serdict was rendered in accordance with tht
above facts.
SMALL Pox.-Ata a meeting OF the Board OF
Trustees Of the Poor. on TLusday last, pro
position Was submitted to provide house IL th'
lower pant Of the country where those suterlut
from the small pox could be taxed care II, ant
the Board to appropriate for each patient ih'
same amount that is applied for the maintenahc'
o. persons 10 the hospital.
Ii was however, voted down, and sou ap
propriated 10 lie used il needed to meet expense
of the care Of the efilicted in that section.
LAND sALEs.-The following properties wer'
sold by Sheriff Jones AZ the Hotel Of James II
Doyce, in Laurel, Del, on saturday, the 9
inst. via A house and | 0 acres OF land belong
, lug to VIM W. Cannon for $23U, to Jacob Know
les Honse and lot of John Conner for 1926, 4
Thomas Cannon. House aud Lot Of William e
, lIasting for i5O, to Robert NJ. Roluey; sDacre
i oEned hy the same for $3.50, to Robert NJ. Rod
ney 40 acres Owned by Ohm Mesun for s'iOI
to Thomas $, pusey.
APPOINTMENTS. Manloye Hazel, Esq Of Mi
ford, has been appointed by the Governor .in'
5 iice Ut the Peace vice Esquire DenninF an
n John NJ R4Wins, Esqr of Middleiuri, clerk q
the PeAre far Sussex County tce William Ell'
good, E-g the terms Of The former incumbent
II having expired
LkcrrBE-proG Grohe our talented an
r widely known musical composer, will lectuI
i apon n.ar at The Institute Hall, To.SIaHr (2Al
inst. at o'clock instead Of On Thursday :
y previously announced This is new them
+ and in the hands of q master Of the art like PRo
n 0RoBE cannot fail 10 lie attractive.
n REDlerloN OF INTEBEsr.--The New Cast
County Mutual Insurance Company have reduce
y the interest on their Premium notes 10 per cen
It and are now ready to take rsks al as low rat
IT as any company in the state.
e CHARTERED The Mary Warner hnd Ariel
% this port, have been chartered by the gayen
men to run on the upper Potomac
4 ArroMrFn-George W. Griffin, OF this cit
3" has been appointed Assistant paymasler il Il
e Navy. llr left this city on Saturday to tnke h
e place on the T. S. Brig Perry at Fortress MOI
fl roe.
Il See advertisement headed Feriil kera.
+ BApTlsM-Rey. MIR. Dicketson administers
Is The rite Of baptism to three ladies' IN the Seco
= Baptist Church, on Sunday evening last.