Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-25
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

bflTOME OF BUSINESS ANE PERSONAL lHTEL-
LldsScg Every lady in the city should read the
advertisement of NJ. L. Lichtens,ein, which will
be found in another column.
A certificate for one share of stock in tile
Wilmington and Christiana Turnpike Company,
standing in the name of Elizabeth II Joues,
having been lost, application has been made by
L p Bush, Executor, for a renewal Of it.
Solomon Townsend, will sell Ills beautiful farm
in New Castle Hundred, at public sale, on the
premises, on the 10th day Of December next
Proposals will be received at the office of the
Secretary, Dir, McCabe, in this city, until the
18th Of December next, for renting the Farm of
the New Castle County Agricultural Society.
Fifty bundles Of Russia Sheet Iron, will be
sold at Auction, on Saturday morning next, al
Stores 2S and 80 South Charles Street, Balti.
more. F. W. Bennett s Co.. Auclioneers.
THE CHURCHES ON THANKSGIVING Day
Thursday next being Thanksgiving day in this
Stale, public services will be held in the several
churches of this city.
At Central PrtsJytrian-Rev Mr.. wswel-
at l03 in the morning
81 Andre~'s-Bishop Lee-at, 1O1 in the
morning.
Second Bapdst-Rev. MIR Dckcrson-at l01
in the morning.
Haaoosr Street Charch-Rev. Mr.. Aikman-
at l0t in the morning.
AsJaru Ctarch-Rev Charles Hill-at 10 in
the morning.
Scott N e clmch-Rev Mr.. Cather-at 10
in toe morning.
Union w. =. Cdureh-Rev. Mr.. Arthur-at
10 in the morning,
THANEsOIylgG SERMoN.-The Second Baptist
Church, corner of Fourth and French Streets
will he opened for service on Thanksgiving day,
at half-past ten a. IN. We understand that the
Rev. james S. Dickerson will preach an appro-
printa an hat
4 FATAL ACcInRNT.-The Peninsular News
and Advertiser, OF Friday last says:-Albert
Johnson, sou of Robert Johnson, Esq, near this
phce, was shot by gun in the hands of an
older brother on Saturday last, from the effects
of which he died on Sunday, about 10 o'clockA
a. IN. 1t seems that he, in company with hro.
ther and siep-brother, were cut after birds on
the afternoon # the d1y above mentioned. the
latter two having gnns, the unfortunate lad not
being in possession Of one. While crossing nm
open field flock of birds flew up and MS the d
der brother was turning around and raising his
gun Il accidentally went of, dischatging the en-
tire load into the lower part of tho stomach Of
the younger boy, who was not more than Ten
feet distant. The piece was heavily loaded with
No. D shot, and heug SO near it could not fail to
be mortal wound DR.. Purnell was called in
but could do nothing more than administer n
soothing anodyne.
We learn that james Latchem, boy about lG
years old, and The son of a widow lady of Mil
ford, was also shot while engaged with others in
the came sport as was Mr. Johnson's sons We
believe the shot took effect n one of his eyes
which it is feared he will lose the sight Of
This is the third accident of the kind in this
vicinity during the present birding season; and
we learn. also, that young man in the lower
part oi Sussex county was seriously injured while
engaged in the same sport, % week or more
since.
ANNIyERsAaY MEETING.-The Soldiers Aid
Sooley of the Union NJ h Church. Of this city.
Will hold their First Anniversary, on Thursday
evening" Nov. 9Th, nj O'Clock. The exercises
TO consist IN read ng the Annual Report, Ad.
dresses, and Music by the Choir. The meeting
will be addressed by Revs, Mpssre. Dickersop.
Georse and Murphy. The public generally are
c5rlialiy invited to attend.
PRocEgplSGs OF THE CouHT "Wednesday
morning Court met ut l04 o'clock
The committee on the examination of Iruatius
@. Grubb, for admission to the Bar, reported fa-
yorabe aud MIR. Grubb was admitted on taking
the usual oath.
Joseph Il. Russell, and Henry Fleming ndat.
ed for asshulting David Wingate n police ogiesr
III the City OF wilmington, on the 9Th of August
last, were arraigued. and plead not guilty.
state w, Joseph Il. Russell, charged with an
assault on David Wiugae. Verdict not guilty
Of the mlnuer anl form iu which he was indictef
but guilty Of assault.
State vs.. Henry Fleming for assault with in
tent to kill, on David Wngate, police officer in
Wilmington.
Tue ease was submitted without argument,
and the jury after mn absence of 2G hours re-
turned IL verdict OF guilty Of assault.
THURSDAY MonSlXu--Court met at ten o.
clock
The case of VIM Bush rs. H. S McComb, was
continued until next term in consequence of tbe
absence Of d material witness.
ii. s. McCOmb asked to be relieved from the
ilue Imposed upon him for non-atteulance as A
juror, on the ground that he wns telegraphed 10
by the Secretary OF War TO go to Washington ON
sunday evening, and thut he forgot entirely his
Delng summoned. lie did not know anything of
the line until he saw il in the papers. The Court
informed him that it would be necessary far him
to make an affidavit to that effect. He was ~
terwards excused on the ground that he was A
snllor in Court, and under the statue could not
he summoned,
George q, Lindsey was Ntraigned for the
murder Of John j. Edmondson. in the town ~
New Castle on the Alb inst. His tiial was as.
signed for Saturday.
WIN Badger, mulatto. charged with COM
lnlttlhg gross outrage ON the person of Joanna
Miller, was placed uu trial but the prospcutiny
witness declaring that force had not been used
and that she had quietly submitted to the wishes
OF her companion, the Chief Justice Nrrested tho
proceedings, directed the jury to render yer.
iet Of acquittal, aud this being done, informed
lialger he could go about his business
The reeognzance Of Samuel Hodges was di.
rected TO be forfeited
jeremiah lluggins indicted for having n cup
contrary to law, plead guilty lie was sentenced
to pay II fine of $50, and costs Of prosecution.
and stand committed in tue custody OF the Sheriff
| until the same he paid
James Watson, indicted for stealing, on the
lst OF November, two ear-rngs, II breast pin. and
ihger ring from Ann White, of the city of vii
mington, plead guilty, and the court sentenced
him to pay Sl3l as restitution money. coats of
prosecution, on the 22i inst to be whipped with
u ashes, be imprisoned two months, aud for Xix
months after the discharge from prison, wear a
convicts jacket as an outer garment and as n
badge of his crime.
Friday morning.-The case Of Abel Riegs
charged with committing rape on Beulah Riggs.
his daughter, girl Of IL years of age, CLief
Justice Gilpin charged the Jury and after con-
terence oil lew hours, they rendered verdict
of guilty
John X. Lnmbson was admitted to practice in
the Court of this State, after next January. nj
which time his term of three years study will be
completed.
George G. Lindsey was arraigned for murder.
ing John l.. Edmonson, by shooting on the 4th
inst, in the town of New Castle-the grand jury
having found a second bill of Indictment. the
first have been defective and a nole pros. enter
ed by the Attorney General
VIM Cook vs. VIM H. Pierce.--This was an
action to recover $500 the amount of a note
drawn by Samuel Anthony aud endorsed by WIN.
H. Pierce given to VIM. Cook Mr. Anthony
failed to take up the note and MIR. Pierce con-
tested its payment on the ground of usury
having been charged by Cook in discounting the