Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

b inst, aud brought them 10 this cry, On
harg's of dis oyalty and reasonable practices,
yhrn by order Of Brig. Gen, d Tyler, they were
eut to Fort delaware ~ the llth. Thos l..
lauuon, Patrick II. Hearu wm. Rus', wR. e.
2railey, DIR. wm. Hitch and Henry Clay lenrn
los ph Bacon was also arrested but snbseqaeni-
y discharged.
Mrs Faunce, wife of Capt John Fauuce,
imerly commanding the U. 5. stenin'r Harriet
Laoe. died suddenly On Tuesday morning, while
engaged in making calls upon her friends in
brooklyn, n. Y. The cause Of her death WAS
to which she was subject. lermaiicn
name was Eugenia Taylor, formerly Of q Gilmore
Some rogues entered the spring house Of VIM
A. Lyman in Christiana Hundred, last Friday
night, and carried OIL several pounds Of butter, a
pan Of milk, and several pairs of chickens At
the spring they left a note OIL which was written
1--WE only took nne pan-thank you Are We
not olever?' Common hdl head paper was used,
VI which thera were several names, which may
perhaps lead 10 the detection Of the cupits.
Corner Zcbley held an inquest on Friday over
,hc body OF au unknown coiorcd man that had
hoatel ashore on the bcaeh OF Thcmas Clyie's
mtn, near Cluymont. Deceased had IN gray
fl ,lnel shirt, two pairs Of trousers, much worn,
IL boot on the right and shoe On the 10 fiot
and brass ring Oh tae third finger oi lett hHni.
Tue Jury rendered verdict of "asciiental
drowning" The Coroner inferred the body on
the beach.
Some thief, while the trial Of speed was pro-
gressing on the inir grounds, on Tnutslny alter
nom picked the pocket OF Mr. Lohind, hvng
near the Red Lion, ia New Ct.tle ltnuircl, o.
his pocket ponk containing Sl25. Mr.. l. oh
discovering his loss, informed the police Of the
tnct, but they failed to detect the scuundrcl
Mr.. John Jordan, of Red Lion llundted, lost
so in the same manner. Several other gentle
men we learn, were relieved OF smaller SUM.
The wfo Of Mr. john C. simpson had 50
abstracted from her pocket in market on Wednes-
dly, hnd another lady also suffered toe loss o
the same amount.
PIANOS A splrnli assortment of first class
Planes by W. i. bradbury, VIM knnbe Go .
G. Meyer, at Charles Grube's Music Stpie, 7lG
! Market street.
TnE SHADOW OF AsnLyDYAr y b. Peterson
| & Brothers, Philadelphia, have Just published
another new story from tine pen of that gifted
writer Of romance Mr.. Henry Wood entitled
"Thc Shadow of Ashlydsat." 1t will be read
with interest by all who delight in the marvellous
ly and ingeniOusly constructed plots which are
characteristics of this authoress' writings. Mis-.
! Wood has "a marvellous faculty ii charming her
readers with the skill with which she puts her
characters on the stage, of multi lying h"r plots,
Of sustaining her dialogues, uni Oi itenslfyng all
her minor incidents. Ias Volume wall uil
: EIEhAly ~ utE hlHN ltliAl iiiNHs hUl Will Nc
perused with eagernrss by the whole reading
public, while in less than three raunths it will be
enjoyed in dramatic form from halt the theatres
in the country. 1t is remarkably well printed,
in large type and on fine paper, will unduubted-
y have very large sale. Il Is for sale 1t the
store of J. 7. Head, No. i2 Market street in
this city.
MYSTERIOUS CAsE.-On Frlay evening last
between seven and eight u clock, ms Mi, Rost
Sinex, daughter Of Eli Siuex, residing i'll Fouril
Street, between Lombard aud Poplar was en-
gagged in her room in the second story OF her
fathers residence, some person in the sttcCt FIRE
pistol, the contents Of which passed through
the window, in close proSmty II the yaunl
lldy's head and mbedded ils,lf h the vail o
an adjoining room. Efforts were Immediately
made TO Nscertuiu who committed the act, hn
we have not learn i thu; 50 itr any clue hn
: been had 10 the lefretratpr. M causr can b,
conceived for the comm s>ion OF 80 tiiiainous d
deed and the viii le affair i4 whipped in uro
found mystery We hope for the safety of tn,
community ami thai the wretch may receive Tia
punishment that he so richly merits that III
effort will be spared to ferret him out
SLAVERY MRlrlsG away. - TIE SniJm
Times, says Our Secession S.mpnthzqrs VIII
CURSED the Presidents proposed rller of 500
for their slaves are selling them III some instance
manumissiuu in the bargain. They refused
generous sum to take II lesser onc. Slave pro
, petty is about "plnyei OUT on this Peninsula
aud all the clustering and cursiug they can 4!
= 1T the Administration, will not prevent Uci
slavcs running away and ensnr, or rrinsiat
the 'ins'iibton' again at the close of the war.
SOLDIER SuoT.-On monday evening week,
, member Of the 9th Maryland Rect John Eas
E ton, from Baltmore--ani Thomas Eutres-, {
tie Delaware Cavalry, got into druuhou nlter
cation AT Wests Lager Beer saloon in Smyruu
The former stabbed the ntt,r twice with
bayonet when Euress drew his pistol and sh,
Easton, the bail passed clear through his sul,
He was brought to Wilmington Hospital o
Iue-day evening. Doubts nre expressed us I
his recovery.
. DANCING AND DEpoBTMUEr-I Institute Bull
g ing, W. j. Dulis Glasses will commence ia
morrow, Hours to 6, and to 10 o'eluck.
The New BnIpGs.-Tha pruirsular New
ys:-The stone work ni this structure is bpip
. placed in position ON the southeast corner. M,
the substantial character Of the work speal
well for its durability, The found ltiun ~ "
have before said, is formed by driving piles int
Y the bed OF the creek, which are cut Of bciu,
low water mark thus preventing any decay j
them, as piue wood will rcman sound undo
i water Tor at least century. 1t il reasonable I
=, suppose that in % hundred years some cham,
,, wlll be desired by the people OF our town i
l bridge work. On these piles placed broa
- supports Tor the stone work which is Of cons der
able strength being unitel by cement instead q
> common mortar Wnlnut street will prtsrut
q scene Of increased hu tie wilcn tile wjleuc
bridge, paved sdewuss nni Attractive store
will offer additional inducements 10 dealers.
PfANo,-A Octave Piano, full iron fran,
Ovetslrung hHss Tor SEQ at CLn,l,s Groh,.
frs class Music Store, 7lG Maikc, Street.
: ARREST OF DGsnRrERs Tile Union of Fr,lo
, says:-Alr A. Z Ewing, special ngent is ,ti
ut work Last Thursday night he urreste
t ll'niy Kelley and John Z.rk, both dcscrtc
I from Co b, l-t Delaware C,sry and on la
SATURDAY night, he arrested payntcr Joln>o
l. and Benjamin Warrington, both Of Co. D. /,
r Delaware Cavalry, aud JAMES Mcdowell of lii
Sd Delaware Infantry.
> Also on last Friday night. Provost Marshi
c Burton, arrested Nonn Hudson, Of tho 81 Dclf
ware Regiment. All Of the above were taken
Smyrna and delivered to the proper authuritie
i Provost Marshal Burton, on hast W,duesl,,
. arrested Levin s. Hopkins of DAgsboro, on Ii,
charge of using reasonable luuguagc. AT,
taking the oath of allegiance and giving bon.
for his future conduct, he was released
CORNER STONE LAlp.-Thc corner stone
2 the new Chapel to he built hy the llnnov,
, street Presbyterian Church, in this city, on T..
hlll between the Newport and lancaster Turn
j. pixies was laid on Thursday afternoon last vii
n appropriate ceremonies. Addresses were de-
ytrei by Rev. Mr.. Aikmnn, Judge Hail aud Re
y Mr.. Kellogg 1t will be called Oyet Chapel.
& THE LADIES' COMMITTEE or THE DEL STAT
n ASSOCIATIONS respectfully solicit contributions
lint, old muslin and linen Their rom. No
II Institute Bulljing, is open on Wednesdays an