Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-08

ness at O'Clock, P. NJ, the year round, except
on Saturday evening and Christmas Eve.
VIM. B. Sharp, James I. Chambers,
Worrell & Child, James NJ. Watson,
NJ. L. Llchtenstein, John II. Walraven,
Enos Larkin, j. s. Kennard & Bro,
David J. Irwin, James T. Sanders
VIM. Kimber, Wm. Grow,
P. Campbell, Phebe Ann Thomas,
NJ. Aleburg, L. Dawson & Co.,
Kate II. Hambletou, G. & L. A. Denney,
L. & A. Z. shuster, Eliza Wilson,
N. b. 4 E. HOoten, W. ". Hopes & Co.,
Mary Dixon. o. II. sneakman.
HoMR FoR FRlERDLEss CHILDRRN.-An elec-
ton was held at the "HOme," on Tuetday even.
ing for four Trustees, to fill the places OF those
whose term expire. The following gentlemen,
being the former incumbeBts, we're unanimously
chosen, viz Charles Warner, Geo. W. Bush,
Merit Canby, William Tatnall.
ARRrvED.-Captain Townsend's Company OF
Cavalry, arrived in this city last evening, from
Salisbury, ND.
TRRRlnLR CALAMITY IN PHILADELPhIA.-At
about quarter Of nine O'Clock. on Wednesday
morning last, steam boiler in the extensive
establishment Of Messrs. S. v. Merck & Co., on
Washington avenue, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, Philadelphia, exploded with fatal effect
The boiler house WAS entirely demolished, and
several dwellings in the vicinity we're badly
damaged Seven men were instantly killed, and
twelve, more or less injured. 1t is said the boiler
was defective, and hence the explosion. The
excitement occasioned by the affair was intense.
HARNESS MAAUFAoToRY.-James Conner, Sad.
die and Harness Maker, informs the public that
he still continues the above named business, at
the old stand, No. 237 Market street. in this
city. He has on hand the largest stock Of goods
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He employs none but the best Of workmen uses
nothing but the best materials. and personally
superintends all work done in his shop, and our
citizens may rely on having all orders entrusted
to him filled with promptuess and despatch, and
in the most werkmanlike manner. Persons in
want Of Harness should give him call
The SKcoaD WARD AND THE DANA meet
ing Of the citizens of the Second Ward, was held
at the Fame Hose House, on Wednesday evening
last. committee was appointed to make col
lections to raise money to pay for the exemption
of those who may be drafted, or TO procure vol
unteers to fill the quota Of the Ward The COM
mittee are now waiting on the citizens for that
purpose.
A NEW LoD0R-A new Lodge Of the Good
Tempars was instituted in the Hall of the Am
erican Mechanics, Statesman Building, on We'd
nesday evening last.
LAuEcH.-An Iron tug boat was launched
from the boat yard of Pusey, Jones & Co.. yes
terday morning. She was built for Mr.. Thomas
Clyde, and is 70 feet long 10 feet beam, and q
feet inches depth Of hole. She is a beautiful
model of workmanship, and reflects much credit
on the enterprisipg firm who built her.
! THE FAsHioNs.-The goods sold at the Tailor
ing establishment Of our friend d. Chandler, No.
509 Market street, are Of the finest description
and the latest styles. We would by all means
advise our readers 10 call at once and make
J choice Of a complete outfit; they are being
closed out very rapidly, and the prudent will do
we'll TO secure neat fitting Spring suit, before
the season becomes too far advanced.
ODD FELLows FUHERAL John Foulk, ESQ.
was buried at Bethel NJ. Z. Church, BrandyWine
, Hundred, on Wednesday morning last at ter
o'clock. His funeral was attended by Star
Of Bethel Lodge, No. 10, l. 0. 0. F., Of which be
was member, aud large oOncpprse of sorrow
ing relatives and friends. Rev. Mr.. Quigley
delivered an appropriate discourse on the occa-
sion, and paid merited tribute to his exalted
worth and christian virtues.
THR EFFEcTs OF THE STonM.-A terrible rain
storm visited this vicinity on Tuesday last
r causing the tide in the Christiana and Delaware
TO rise to such great height as to overflow III,
: property in the shape of lumber and timber wal
! swept away, and the loss in some instances wa.
} considerable. 1t cleared away during Tuesday
night, and on Wednesday morning it was clear
warm and Spring-like.
WALL PAPER DEPoT.-John X. Holt, has re-
moved bis Wall Paper Depot, to No. 4l2 Market
street, above Fourth, where he has, and intenda
keeping constantly on hand splendid assort-
ment Of all kinds of Wall Paper, Curtains, &c.
which he will sell at the lowest prices. He in
vites the public to call and examine bis stock
before purchasing elsewhere, as be fatters him
self that he will be able 10 give them satisfao-
ton. lie will also execute in a neat MAJ q el
Paper Hanging. Don't forget to give him q call
. Apr s-4t.
MOskr AND STooKs.-rhe following ara tbs
quotations Of yesterday, as reported by Messrs.
Hilyard Co., Bankers, No. GIG Market street.
in this city,
GOVERNMENT sEoUpITiEs
U. 8. 1885. $ll3 a&ll4
U. s. $40 NOtes, August. ll03 lila
October, IS la