Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-18

~ Mchim >, surgeon Livingston Qnlok, U. y.
v; Newton University. Surgeon C. W. Jones,
U. 5. vi Wilmington. Delaware Surgeon E. J.
Bailey, 0, s. A; Vests Hospital, Surgeon Tbos
Huston Bates, U. s. A.; Camden Station, Sur
geon z. L. Bliss, U. S. V; No. Annapolis,
Surgeon V. A. Vanderkleft, U. $. "; No. 2 An
napolis, Surgeon @. B. Parker, U. s. v; An
napolis Junction, Surgeon George A. Wheeler,
U. s. v. DR.. Simpson reports that the health
of the men is so far better than usual, aud tha,
only one case OF contagious disease has occurred
within the past three weeks.
ENTERTAINMENT BY THE |. X. Son Thurs
day evening week, the |. X. /. s. Society at.
taehed to the Wesleyan Female College, Of this
clly, gave an entertainment at that institution,
consisting Of vocal and instrumental music, aud
essays The members of the Philadelphia An
nual Conference, and a large number Of the
friends OF the College were present on the ocoa-
sion. The young ladies acquitted themselves in
manner, which reflected the highest credit on
both the ladies and the College. At the conclu.
sion OF the exercises, Prof. Porter, of New York,
was called on, and in neat address spoke Of the
qualification that had been afforded the audience
by the exercises. lie also paid a handsome
compliment to the ladies, and concluded by com
mending the institution in the highest terms. and
wished 1t dod.speed in its work. The occasion
will be long remembered by those who Were
prsseut. For the qualification Of those who
could not attend on the Thur tsday previous. the
entertainment was repeated on Tuesday evening
last, and passed off in fine style.
DEATH or MORTON PRNNocK.-We regret 10
learn that Morton Pennock, of the firm Of s. &
NJ. Pennook Il Co, manufacturers OF Agricul.
tural Implements, departed this life at his resi-
dence at kennett Square, Pa, on Tuesday last,
alter an illness of short duration, aged about
forty-tve years. His disease was typhoid fever,
OF so violent type as to bafiie the skill Of his
physlPians, and cause his death in the prime and
yieorof manhood. Mr.. Pennook was well known
in all parts Of the country, as the principal bus-
ness man of the firm to which he BELONGED. Tbs
community in which be lived has lost one Of it's
most enterprizing men, and a useful Citizen
HIS numerous friends everywhere will deeply
regret his demise.
SHOCKING CASE OF DEATH ny BURNING -
shocking case of burning to death, took place
In this city yesterday morning, shout three
O'Clock. The particulars OF which are as fol-
lows: 1t appears that Mary O'Nsal, who resides
IN house in the court running between 4th and
9th, and between Tatnall and West, belonging TO
George O'Neal when she retired the night pre-.
Vious, as was her custom, left a lamp burning
on small stand 10 close proximity to her he'd
The lamp continued to burn, until the oil was
nearly exhausted, when the wick took Are inside
OF the lamp, causing 1t to explode which set FIRE
10 the stand. The flames were soon communi-
Gated to the bed, on which the unfortunate
woman was lying aud the whole room was
almost instantaneously enveloped in hames-
The alarm was given, but all efforts to Oxtricate
her proved unavailing, until she was burned in
horrible manner. The lower part of her body
aud legs presented terrible spectacle she died
IN short time after being taken from the burn
ing house. Her body was conveyed 10 the resi-
dence Of her father-in-law, George O'Neal. in
Orange street between Fifth and Sixth. Her
husband, Daniel ONeal, is q volunteer in the
Fourth Delaware Regiment and has been in
formed OF her melancholy death, by telegraph.
The house was considerably damaged, and most
OF the furniture in the upper rooms was either
burned or broken in getting it out Of the build
ing.
FIRST GRAND CoRoERT.-rhe First Grand Con.
cert of the Philadelphia Quintet Club, Herr L.
Engelke, leader, will take place on Tuesday
evening next, at the Institute Hall. This Club
favored our citizens with series Of concerts
last season, and were always received with un
bounded applause. We hope they will be greet
ed by large audience.
GETTYsRUHa.-We are pleased 10 announce
that the Rev. ]. r. Warner has consented TO de-
liver his lecture on the ''Battle of GetiyburR.n u
In this city, on next Thursday evening. This Leo
ture was delivered short time since to large
audience in Philadelphia, and is to b0 repeated In
Rochester, N. Y. on Tuesday next. The pro-
ceeds Of the lecture here, will be devoted to
the support and education OF the orphans Of sol-
diers and sailors, who have lost their lives 10 de-
fence Of the country. Mr.. Warner was an eve
witness TO the battle, and wildly relates the most
prominent scenes Of that great and decisive
struggle for freedom. We hope to see crowd.
ed house.
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS to the fund for
the relief Of the families Of Delaware Volnh-