Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

FRANK LESLIE The November number Of
this charming monthly has come to hand, abound
ing in embellishments of the most interesting
and amusing character. The Fashion plates
are full and complete aud the instructions in re-
gard to them ample for oil practical purposes
The reading matter is of high order and very
entertaining. Every lady should secure copy
of this number, as it is rich treat, Every
family should subscribe for Magazine, and we
know of none that We can more confidently ie-
commend, than Frank Leslie. Send on your
names at once.
SupDRa DEATn.-Wilam W. Pnkerton, son
of the late David Pinkerion, died very suddenly
on Tuesday morning last, Vt henorrhage of the
lungs, IN the 18th year OF his age. lie had been
in delicate health for scire time, but the day
previous to his disease, he attended 10 his usual
duues as CLERK in the Ctlice Of Messrs. John
McLear SON. Ga Monday evening he atteu l.
ed the concert of the Old Folks in the Institute
Building, but retired before the close Of the per.
iorInanoe. About o'clock on Tuesday morning
he called to his mother and informed her that
he was e4pPctoratiIg blood, requesting her to
furnish him with sono sui. When she went to
Ills asslstauce, she found that dissolution was
rapidly taking place, aud he breathed his last in
u few minutes. lie was an estimablc young
man, honest, upright and intelligent aud highly
respected by large circle Of friends and ac-
quainlances.
FUNERAL OF a DELAWARE VLTRRAF.-Isaac
Stephens Wheeler, Of Company H., lst Delaware
Regiment, died in this city OH Saturday last, of
chronic diairhea contracted while in the Army
of the Potomac Mr.. Wheeler in consequence
of his inlisposiiOn, received furOugh for forty
days, and died on the day of its expiration lie
took part in all the battles in which his regiment
was engaged, aud escaped unharmsd, although
he is spoken of as a brave man and good soldier.
His funeral took place On Monday last, his re.
mains being followed to the grave by guard Of
honor and the Gonvalescents of Titon Hospital
who performed the usual military honors The
deceased was about Al years of age u painter
by trade, and leaves wife and three children
FIRR-The alarm of fire on Tuesday morning,
about O'Clock, was occasioned by the burning
of portion of the wood work contiguous to the
fue in the second story Of John Stivenson's
building, in Fourth street. adjoining Wm. II.
Naifs auction building. The FIRE originated from
the stove pipe which passes through from the
barber shop in the first story.
MASS MEETINds.-A large Union Mass Meet.
ing will be held at Milford next Tuesday evening,
aud the next day at Georgetown there will he an
out pouring of the yoemanry Of Sussex. These
meetings will be addressed by able speakers from
this and other States, The Smyrna Cornet Band
has been engaged for these occasions.
SALE OF PRoPERTY.-Jobn C. Wilson h.s pur-
chased the farm late Of Benjamin Husbands,
situate Ia Little Greek Hundred, Kent County
containing 1873 acres for $4250.
Jrnn A. Hurock has purchased at public sale
the form Of the late Dr. Slaughter situate near
Blackiston's Cross Roads in Duck Greek Hun
dred, for Sl6 per acre.