Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

' ~ hNfht win appear oetNIe tho. VitlAoNe VI
Wilmington, at Institute HAL, on wednesday and
Thursday evenings next. Ia series Of Readings,
selected from sacred Writings aud the favorite
poets of the past aud present day. This lady
has pigh reputation us a reader aud an enter
tainment may ba anticipated of the INST pleas
ing character. The admirers of the writings OF
Shakespeare, Byron, Burns, Longfellow, N. T.
Willis, and many others Of note, will have the
pleasure Of hearing selections from the best pro
duotions Of those distinguished authors rendered
in manner es will make their effect most charm
ing. The Philadelphia Inquirer, in speaking of
Mrs Rush remarks Too much cannot be said
10 praise of this lady's chaste and beautiful read
ing. Her articulation is wonderfully clear and
distinct, her voice rich and meodious, her action
graceful and her face intelligent and expressive
as we'll as remarkably handsome. She should
be greeted by an overlooking house.
ST. JonN's HousR.-James McLanan, has
taken the building No. 507 Market street, 10
this city, and fitted il up ia elegant style, as a
first class Dining Saloon. He will keep CON
stanlly en- hand the nest Oysters that can be
found in this market, which will be served up in
every manner. lie has engaged experienced
cooks, who fully understand their business, and
the patrons Of this saloon may rely upon having
everything done up in the highest style of the
art. He will also have served up all kinds of
Game and choice edibles in season, cooked in the
most palatable manner. MIR. McLanan has had
3 large experience in the business aud we have
no dOubt that his establishment will soon be-
come the popular resort of epicures We invite
the public to give him a call,
MIR. McLanan, has fitted up apartments in the
second story especially for ladies'. The floor is
to he covered with oil cloth; :ha walls are
elegantly papeIed, and the rooms are furnished
in neat and comfortable manner. These apart
mputa cnntniu gix fnarhla tnn tahipa fniahal in
a handsome manner. The frames are Of east
lron beautifully wrought, and splendidly orna-
meuted and decorated. Ladies' can gain admis-
sion to these apartments by private entrance,
disconnected entirely from the saloon on the first
hooe, Polite aud attentive walters are employed
who will furnish them with Oysters prepared ia
every style, or choice yiands and any OF the deli
cacies Of the season. No lady need hesitate 10
visit this establishment, as the proprietor intends
to conduct it so that nothing shall occur to which
the most fastidious eau take exception.
Mr. McLanan has cooking apparatus arranged
in such manner that his dishes are kept warm
constantly, and the trouble Of having to wait for
such articles as you need is avoided. This is a
much desired imroyemeht, aud will be apprecia-
ted by the public. We opiue that the ST. Johns
will soon win its way 10 public favor.
FATAL AocDENr-A fatal accident occurred
ou the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
kailroad, on Saturday afternoon last near Ches-
ter, Pa, by which Joseph b. HinksOn, of the
the firm of Baker 4 Hinkson, Coal and Lumber
Merchants, at that place, lost his life 1t ap.
pears that Mr. HinksOn was standing on the
track reading letter when the train that leaves
this city about one O'Clock came along. It is
supposed that he presumed that the train was
on another track, and made no effort to get away
lie WINS struck by the locomotive and instantly
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valuable member Of the Presbyterian Church,
aud was highly respected. His sad fate has cast
u gloom over his large circle of friends, by
whom his demise will be deeply regretted. The
baggage aud iiIst passenger car were thrown off
the track by the endeavOr to stop the train.
None OF the passengers were injured. The train
did not reach Philadelphia, until four o'clock.
MELANCHOLY APFAIR,-We regret to learn
that young lady about Is years Of age, named
Mcguire, employed at Pell's Chocolate Mills
near the Brandywine Springs, met with sad
accident, on Saturday afternoon last, which il is
feared will terminate fatally She was pursuing
her avocation, Wheu her clothing was caught in
some part of the machinery used for making
Chocolate and her body was drawn in. Both her
legs were severed from her body, aud she was
otherwise seriously injured She was conveyed
to her home aud medical aid called in, who done
everything to alleviate her sufferngs. Al last
accounts, she was lying in a critical condition,
and no hopes were entertained of her recovery
PrTERsos's LADIES NAriosAL MAGAZINE.
This popular Magazine for May, is on our table
Among the embellishments is sweet, pleasan
ictnre entitled "Deceiving Granny whicl
everybody will pronounce charming. The
Fashion plates are very pretty, full aud correct
aud the Instructions ample aud sufficient for all
practical purposes. The ladies will, no douOt
be delighted with this number. The literary
matter is highly interesting, and will be reaC
with avldity. Peterson's Magazine is one o
the best monthlies in the country, and deserves
to have an extensive circulation.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-The trains which ltf
Baltimore, about half-past eleven o'clock, OF
Saturday morning for the North, ran off thu
track about twelve miles north of that CITY
tue of the passenger cars was dashed to pieces
but none of the passengers we're seriously in
Jured.
TAILoRiNG.-Boll & Alsberg, invite those il
want of clothing to visit their store, No. III
Market street. in this city, where will be foun
a wcll'aelected stock suitable for Men and Bows
wear The members Of the firm have had Ion
experience in the business and feel assured th a
they can give satisfaction to all who favor then
with their patronage. They sell at low prices
We recommend our readers TO give them call
JusTIoE OF THE PEACE AND BUSINESS AoRN1
We would direct the attention Of our reader
TO the advertisement of II. Mclaughlin, success
sor to WIN ODaniel, Justice of the Peace an
business agent, office, No. 602 Shirley street. #
this city. lie draws Deeds, Mortgages, Leases
&C., buys and sells Real Estate, on commission
Rents Houses, and collects Rents. Farmers an
others in want Of help will be suited by maxim
application personally or by letter. Mr. Nc
Laughlin, is good reliable officer, and person
having business in his line, may be assured tina
it will be attended to faithfully aud promptly.
SOMETHING REMARKABLE.-The Havre-de
Grace Times, says "A Canary bird, bslongin
to John A. Hopper, Esq, of this town, whic
was one of the most beautiful singers ever heard
on the 18th day of april 1861, stopped singin
and did not sing again until the morning of th
presentation of the flag to Co. II, 2nd Marylan
Volunteers, at which time he commenced, an
has kept it up neary day and night since.
ARTHuR's HoAE MAoAzlsE.-The May mum
Der of Arthurs Home Magazine for May has bee
received. The embellishments are very strikin
pictures, "The pet Donkey" and "The Villag
Belle The former is very handsome and will b
looked upon with pleasure The Fashion plate
are quite tasteful, and are all the ladies need
It is hardly necessary that we should say NOR
III IelhUoh TO the reading matter than that il
up to the standard Of high-toned literature 70
which that monthly has such an envinble repu
tation. The patrons of this magazine will b
amply repaid by perusal of its pages.
THE FOURTH WARD.--We are informed tba
the quota Of the Fourth Ward has not been filled
If, those who have been enrolled in this War
would all come up promptly aud give a sma
subscription, the committee feel assured, that
sufficient emonnt would be realized to 6ll th
quota Of the Ward, and a draft would be avoid
ed. Unless every mau who is enrolled does tbi
they will be not able to carry out the intention Z