Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-15
1ocAL ArrAtRs.

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srAsB1no ARRAY We learn that young man
named Samuel W. Babel residing with Mr. John
Wela, 10 Tatnall street above Second, was
stabbed by youth named Frank Ready, Ia
Second street near Orange, on Wednesday even-
ing last II appears that the injured party was
passing quietly along the street, when he met
| gang Of youths, somewhat under the influence OF
liquor. They accosted him and persisted that
he should 60 aud take q drink with them, which
he refused to do Whereupon they seized hold OF
hm. and during the scufie which ensued, Ready
stabbed him in the thigh and also in the arm
near the elbow. Dr. Wilson was called 10 and
dressed the wounds, which are not considered
dangerous. A warrant has been Issued for the
arrest Of the perpetrators Of this outrage, but 80
far they have succeeded in elnding the vigilance
of the police. We learn that Babel is a quiet
noifensive young man, and that the assault was
entirely unprovoked.
SUDDEN DEATH,-We learn that Charles Grow,
proprietor Of the Hand-in, hand hotel, corner Of
Eighth and Church streets, was found dead In
his bed, yesterday morning. He was as we'll ss
usual when he retired, on Wednesday night -
His wife got up in the morning came down stairs
and opened the house, and then went back and
called he husband, when she discovered that he
was a corpse. Coroner zobley was sent for, aud
held an inquest on the body, when the Jury
rendered verdict that he came TO his death
from causes unknown to the Jury II is sup.
posed his death was caused by an asthmatic
affection.
FouND.-We learn that MIR. Townsend, who
resides in New Castle Hundred. on the Thomson
farm. few days since, found two boxes, which
had been washed up on the Delaware shore. On
examining them, one was found to contain six
chdren's coaches and the other a number Of
bottles Of stomach bitisrs. They are supposed
to have been thrown overheard from some vessel
during the recent storm.
PURcHAsED.-We are informed that number
of friends Of st. Paul's M Il. Church, have pur-
chased the house and lot at the southeast corner
Of Seventh and Market streets, from Hon. John
j. Milligan, for 5000, and presented it TO the
Church 1t is the intention at some future day.
10 erect handsome church edifce on the sile
which will be an ornament and credit to the CITY,
II ID undoubtedly one Of the best locations for a
house of worship in Wilmington. being situated
on principal street, in a central part of the
town, and the members of St. Paul may con-
gratulate themselves on their good fortune in
securing it,
WILMINGTON CRY RAILWAY CoMPAEY.-A q
meeting of the Board OF Directors OF the viii
minston City Railway Company held on the l1th
inst, il was resolved that call for an INSTALL
ment OF one dollar each share Of the capital
stock of said Company be made, payable to the
Treasurer, Clement b. Smyih, at his Office No.
goth lust. The laying down Of the rails IS pro.
crossing quite rapidly
PAINTING AND GLAEIRa.--James France. No.
bl2 King street, next door below the Post Office
in this city, would inform the public that he 10
prepared 10 do all work in his line of business
such as House. Sign and Ship Painting Grain
ing, ulazing, No. He fxes his prices to suit the
times, and those wanting any work done in bis
line would consult their own interests by giving
| him "A call hpfnra unin0 al No Ia IS,
time TO have your houses painted.
BooT AND SHOE SroRR-Jaoob Kates has re-.
moved his Boot and Shoe store, to the corner of
Sixth and King streets, where he intends keep.
ing constantly on hand, an excellent assortment
OF welsmado gentlemen's, ladies and chldrens
Boots and Shoes, which he will dispose of at low
prices for caeh. He also gives particular atten.
ton to customer work. Repairing done with
neatuess and despatch. We would recommend
oar readers to give him a call
DyIDEED.-The managers of the Artisan Saw
iugs BeLk, Of this CITY, have declared divi-
dend at the rate Of six per cent, per annum,
payable 10 the depostors on demand. Dividends
not drawn bear interest from April 1st
DOUBLE TRAcR.-The Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company, have made
application TO the City Council Of Baltimore for
permission to enable them TO lay double track
aiong Canton avenue, from President street to
Dostuh street nt canton. This is rendered ne
cessary by the fact that the Company are layipe
a double track from philadelphia to that city.
NAVAL CHANCES Engineer Andrew
Lawton detached from special duty at Boston,
and ordered to special duty at Wilmington, Del,
Chief Engineer Henry Il. Stewart detached
from special duty at Wilmington, Del, and or
dered to the gunboat Wyalusing.
CHRISTIAN AssooIAToN.-The oficera and
men Of the First Delaware Veteran Volunteers.
have formed "Soldier's Christian Association.n =
They have also organised a debating society.
The AMERICAN CoNPtIor.-we are glad tn
hear that MIR. Topham is succeeding in getting
large number Of subscribers to the "Amerioan
Conflict F" The book, by wide circulation. cam.
not help but exert good influence in this State.
during the coming campaign.
TEE ClRcUs Is CoMlNd.-Bren's great Sbow
and Tom Kings excelsior Circus combined. will
exhibit in this city, on Saturday, the 29d inst.
afternoon and evening The performers con,
nected with this company are SAID to be the best
in the profession.
GAIT BInD.-Capt Charles Bird Of the Second
Delaware Regiment, 10 now en- the staff OF Gen.
Barlow. He is an excellent officer and will no
doubt give good account Of himself in his new
position