Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-04-30

SUSSEX COUNTY AFfAlRs.-We COPY the fol-
lowing items from the Georgetown MESSENGER. Of
yesterday;
Mysterious Afdir-Suspicion of Foul Plan
We are indebted TO Dr. John Sudler of Bti1ge-
vile, highly respectable and worthy citizen for
the following statement o facts;
About year ago there was found nv Martin
Haymau in piece of dense forest about one
fourth Of a mile from the residence of John n.
Richards, on tho lands formerly owned by John
Richards deceased. situated some four or FIVE
miles from the town of Drdgeville, splendid
sportsman's rifle with bullet moulds. 10 monId
round aud eonical balls, fine powder flask n
game bag containing linen collars, 3 shirts Q
pair drawers, pair Of stockings and an india
rubber ovsrcoat worth some $40.-All the goods
found in the game bag were marked in very
neat hand civilian Patrick" IN piece so mark
ed, taken from enc of the shirts can be seen nj
this oiiice.) When found the goods were in a
state of decay from the length of time thew had
been exposed TO the action Of the weather. In
the came woods and near the spot where the
goods were found, several persons saw n doc of
brindle color very wild, that would allow no
one to come near him, but made his eseane
whenever approached
Now this whole case is wrapped in profound
mystery, al the circumstances all point to
some foul "a desperate act having been com
mitted. In the first place, DO such man ever
lived in the neghborhood of the name marked
on the articles, nor is il known than any one of
that name ever visited 10 that section. The
secluded spot MT which the goods were found
leads to the conclusion that such place might
be selected for the commission of some wicked
deed. The strange dog and his peculiar wild.
ness indicate that his master must have dsart-
peared suddenly, and the excellent quality of the
articles found show that the owner was n man
IA rad rf mn add -,
Tor the purpose OF securing his money besides.
no money nor outer garments except the overcoat
were found to leave any trace behind. AT the
time, and prior to the discovering of these
articles there were living in tho neghborhood a
few desperate characters who might have been
induced IN commit some bloody act TO obtain
money. Taking all these facts together the case
presents one of those mysteries which ought to
call forth an investigation and bring to light
what now appears 10 he so hidden.
RObbeEy.-The storehonse of John Lacey in
;his town, was entered on Monday night, the Goth
inst, and some So in shin-plasiers taken from
bis nancy drawer. The thief entered his store
through back window attached to the grocery
room which had been left open during the day
and had been neglected that night.
Sudden Death.-Peter McColley, who resided
near this place died very suddenly while sitting
in his chair Mt home, on Wednesday, last
PHOroGRArnlO GALLERY, -Messrs LARKrN &
Co, formerly Of this city, having recently en-
larged and improved their hitherto extensive
PORTRAIT AND PnoTodRAPnIc Picture Gallery
NJ the CORNER or EiGITH AND ARCH STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA, are now prepared to take all
kinds of Photographic Pictures, plain or colored,
in the highest style of the art, ut the lowest pos
sible prices. Aged and young are alike taken in
all weather and in any light, by means of the
additional facilities at this establishment, The
new entrance on Arch Street is n great conve
nience to ladies', all Of whom are invited to call
when in Philadelphia, and sec the numerous
beautiful art specimens which adoru the gallery.
ap24-ly
Bsg" CHEAP JouN's is the, greatest place IN
town.
ssD" Cheap John sells more boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware.
BsS" Cheap John las the greatest stock Of
any other store in Delaware.
Rss- Cheap John il the sole agent for the bes
Spool Cotton made IN the world, Mt the STAR
STORE No, 50G Market Street.