Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-25
sHELL-BARK LOCALS,
Br PROFESSOR ITEM.


4 Great Improvement Upon passing the
neighborhoOd of Tenth md Monroe streets, a
few evenings ago, we observed that several
cellar-doors in that vicinity have recently been
very much improved by the removal of the old
hinges, aud others almost as good as new put in
their places. Although il was exceedingly dark
at the time we passed, we could distinctly see a
marked change in the appearance Of the cellar
doors.
Distinguished Cleonlness. ss.-DOctor Drickbat
made his appearance in our streets few days
ago, with his coat and pants entirely relieved Of
dust by means of u small whisk, which he re-
Gently purchased of pedlar woman for u cents.
Such ceanliaess on the part of the Doctor is
highly commendable, aud worthy Of imitation.
Sad AecidenL-As MIR. Foot was quietly seat
ed on a low STOOL cutting his toe nail, a few
evenings since, the penknifc accidentally slipped
and fell to the floor, thereby causing gbastly
incison in the carpet. DIR. Weaver was called
in and rendered timely aid, by sewing up the
cash p. S.-Sinoe writing the above, we learn
that no serious accident occurred TO Mr. Fools
toe.
CdTelessaess. As asgenteman and two ladies
were leisurely passing iu n somewhat densey
populated part OF the city, day be,Ore yesterday,
q piece Of mortar about the size Of walnut
came tumbhng from the top Of chimney down
in front Of one Of the ladies. Such carelessness
on the part of the owner OF the chimney is re-
prehensibe, to say nothing OF the dirt upon the
pavement caused by the falling mortar
A Curiosy.--We were shown, few days
ago, rpike about four inches long and some
what rusted, that was taken from one of the
sewers in this city. Ii is quite a curiosity
How the spike got into the sewer remains a
profound mystery.
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a contract with one OF our weAlthest farmers, 10
put up during the month of April, large and
tasty pidgeOn box, on the site now occupied by
the old Que which is quite dilnpdated. This is
deglee of enterprise that should be generally
initiated.
PrOsperity.-In one of our downtown walks
not long since, we met an old friend taking home
with him pair Of old boot-egs, which he had
succeeded in getting ''halt.soled and heeled -
We could not but congratulate him upon the
great prosperity in his business which enabled
him to venture such an extensive outlay in
repairs.
ProsPset Of fine peaiher.-We had the pleasure,
yesterday, Of conversng with an intelligent and
observant fellow-citizeu, who is somewhat posted
in the signs Of the weather; aud he gave il as
his unhestating opinion that if the present mild
season should continue for ten or twelve weeks
longer, We would, at the end of that time, find
ourselves approaching warm and genial weather
Painful Accident I've are grieyed to announce
that MIR. Gass met with a painful accident moi
long since, by which, il is feared he will be pre-
vented from Illuminating the public with his
wise scintilations for some time yet 1t an
pears that during the late fall Of snow, th,
learned gentleman became exceedingly desirou,
Of removing the teeoy fakss from around III,
back door OF his house, and for that purpose oh
ann huf tpha hn,, IL
his work, his right hand accidentally came in
contact with the handle of the shovel, and &c
blistered his fingers by the operation as to cause
him TO keep "close house" until be shall be con
sidered cut Of danger by his doctors We sin.
cerely hope he may speedily recover, and take a
profitable lesson from his mishap. He should
avoid all such extraordinary physical effort in
the future.
COHsiernation.-A boat was seen to pass down
the Delaware on Monday last, in gallant style.
The rarity Of such sight as that of boat in
the water, caused much surprise and no little
Consideration among the behoders.
A Close Calculation. gentleman we'll yersed
in conjecture gives it his deliberate conviction
that nearly everybody in the city of Wilmington,
dimes somewhere between the hours of II and
o'clock daily
Now, Mr.. Editor, will close my reports for
this time If you like them, may furnish more
at future time. claim that they are original
aud new, nothing Of the sort having been pre-.
viousy reported to my knowledge. Having a
college education, know how to write; and ii
pressed hard, can even "speak piece" either
before or after Oysters and Ice Cream. The
town is full of 'items," which only require
genius like mine to bring them out. have an
almost inexhaustble budget now on hand, and
atn getting horse and wagon built to bring in
more. So you can always draw, with safety, for
Shellbark reports upon. Yours, &c,
PRoF ITEM