Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-15

He had been to Alexandria attending to some
business, and stated to US, that he had used
much diligence to get his matters arranged with
n view TO come in the train of cars which reaches
here between and 9 O'Clock, in order to meet
his son. and 60 up with him on the train. He
was unable, however, to make the connection,
hnd did not arrive here until after the accident
took place, OF he might possibly have heen Que
Of the victims lie visited his sou Immediately,
GU hearing Of the occu,Ienc'.
We learn that the men on the train did not
hoilce the light aud the reason assigned is, that
they were so deeply eugrossed in their duties
oi running the traiu as to let the matter entirely
escape their observation. 1t 10 a very fortunate
circumstance that it was not u passenger train
or the lv-s ot human life would have been ter
ribe.
RELIEF or VOLUNFgEHs The Delaware State
Association for the Relief Of Sick aud Wounded
Soldiers have secured the services Of Samuel NJ.
Harrington, jr, Esq, as COUNSEL for the purpose
oi assisting those who unable to meet the
expenses Of such applications, in the prosecution
Of claims, aud the obtaining Of pensions. This
ASSOCIATION has been untirlng in its exertiOns 10
relieYe the wants Uf the iamlliea Uf the brave
men III tue serViGe Uf cOunt y, aud this action
their part is deserving OF tue highest credit and
will rntltle those connected with the Association
to the warmest thanks Of the friends vi our brave
volunteers. Mr.. harrington is II perseverug and
active member of the liar of this State, and casoa
placed in his charge will be promptly aud faith
fully attended TO.
NEAf TUMn STONE. --Messrs. Callahan x
Davidson, at the Delaware Marble Works, corner
OI Fifth and King Streets in this city, has just
complete very ueat tomb stone for MIR Robert
W, Holt, to be puced over the remains of bis
deceased wife. II contains an entirely new fea-
tute which is attracting much attention In a
circle are tue words, She loved the Sabbath
School beneath which neatly set in the marble
il an admirable ambrotypu Of the departed This
is II very pretty idea, aud is admired by all. II
may be seen nj their works, and we would invite
our readers to call aud see ii This firm has n
high reputation for executing work in an excel
cut manner. This tomb reflects much credit on
their mechanical skill
MARROW EsCApE,-We are informed that Geo
Crawford, who assists the Superintendent Of the
Railgoad Bridge over the Brnudywine made d
narrow escape with his life on Saturday night
last. lie was crossing the bridge 10 sec that al
was right, when he got his foot in Lolc in the
iloOrng He was for some time unable 10 TX
trcatc IT, In the meantime the hour was rapid
ly approaching when the train would cross, auu
lis position was Que Of great peril. Finally ht
succeeded, with the aid OF friend who happened
10 he present, in unloosing his shoe and draw
ing hla foot out. His heel was badly scrnped b.,
the operation. few moments after he was nc
leased the train passed over the bridge.
AGRICULTURAL ERmDIrioH The Annual Ex
hibiton OF the New Castle County Agricultural
Society will be held at the iOunds Of the Society
near this city, on Tuesday, Wednesday an,
Thursday, the Gth 9Th aud 9th Of October mex
Every arrangement is Ie'N5 made by the mana
gers TO render this exhbh On Vi greater i9tetes
to the farmers than any eyot one and IL il
10 be hoped that our agl.cu .. al iIieI Js vii
mike preparations 10 attend, aud bring will
them their choice stock, 1t is anticipated thn
the display will be quae Large.
REAR ADMIRAL $ F. Uupoq .--A nunhe
OF esI Nable [ l.seus Of pb i1epbIa. tcndere,
to Rear Admiral S. H. Dupont, "A public diunvi
! in July last, as u marx Of their a nppre, (.
: ton oi him MS an officer 0II a men. The Al
l miral declined ihe invitation. Inc following /
> the correspondence between the .laut office
aud tie citizens Of Philadelphia:
} PHilADI PD.A, July Is, 1863
sIR:-We, the undersigned, having lealne,
1 that you have reached your home after YOU
arluous service in your oountry's cause, are dc
sirous to tender you mark Of tue high appre
citation which We entertain for you as an ollice
and man
/ Your great victory at Port Royal will stand un
. surpassed in the history oi naval warfare, an,
Y your zcnl fer the success OF the natiUua arm
will lie remembered us M example to your pro
a lessional brethren
Will you be good enough 10 uane day whcl
you eun do us the lavor 10 due with US aud
T. lew Of your fellow citizens VI phihdelphinY
y Your friends nni surynut4,