Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

MIR. HEWLETT AT THE IAsTlrUTE.-Our citizens
were entertained last week by n lecture f'om MIR.
s. NJ. Hewlett, in which he displayed, as be al
ways does, vast amount Of wit, intelligence, and
oratory. His limitations, or rather Illustrations
Of character, were numerous on this occasion,
and did not fail to call forth strong expressions
of wonder and delight. A large portion Of the
address was 40 eiigsOn of that warm patriotism
which burns 10 Mr. HIS heart; and his denuu-
Citations Of rebels uud rebellion, found full re-
sponse in many patriot bosom present. MIR
H., while being burning patriot, IL also a feel
ing phlantbropist, and under the impulaes Of
love for oil the human family, set forth some
powerful arguments, in the very finest style, In
favor of the subject Of total abstinence from all
that intoxicates. On this point Mr.. II. is entire
ly at home-haying felt in his own person, the
dire effects of drunkenness, but now enjoying
that happiness that ever flows from total abst-
hence from all that excites or ihebriates. We
consider Mr. Hewlett next to and not far behind,
Mr. Cough, We are pleased to know that Slr.
H. will have prepared, in short time, a-leciure
on popular topic, in which he will regularly
present his subject, and exhibit Ia greater force,
his Argumenianve and orat0rical powers Mr..
Hewlett gave great satisfaction TO the audience,
ind we hope the managers Of the Institute will
secure his services again at the earliest conye-
nience. We commend Mr.. II. to Societies.
Lyceums, &C., as lecturer of frat rate ability,
MURDER AT THE AIMS HousR.-A fracss oc-
CURED at the Aims house, in this city, ON Tues
day evening last, about six O'Clock, by which an
idiot named John Michigan lost his life at the
hands Of an inmate Of the institution, named
Francis Stats. The particulars of the case as
we learn them. are ne follows ~. appears that
| Michigan and Stats were on the third floor Of
the building. One Of the witnesses testi6es
that he heard John talking in an abusive manner
went to him and inquired who he was scolding,
to which he replied that it was the witness
while there Staats came up aud asked Mo
Guigan what he struck him with stick for
TO this interOgaiory, Michigan made some re-
Spouse, which was not understood by the wit
ness Whereupon, Stats picked Mcuugan up
and threw him over the banuister, before they
could be separated lie fell distance Of some
thirty feet, TO the first floor. There were no
marks OF violence about his person. except a
bruise on the left side, and it is supposed that
the fall broke something inside Of his body. II e
never spoke after the occurrence and died
about twelve O'Clock on Wednesday.
Coroner zebey held an inquest, the same
evening, wnen the Jury returned a verdict, in
accordance with the above facts. Stats was
arrested by officer Christy of the First Ward
and placed in the City Hall cells. After the in
yesiigalion by the Coroner, that officer commit
mitted the culprt TO New Castle, TO await his
trial at the next term of the Court Staats is an
able bodied mau Of about thirty five years of age.
He acknowledges that he threw Michigan over
the banisters, but alleges that they had guar.
rel and that the deceased struck him with q
stick. Michigan tits said, had great fashion
; of talking, and frequently used very unbecOmlng
language, without dressing himselfto any par
ticular person, and il in not at ut all unlikely
that on this occasion, Lis Temarks--whioh orr
giuated the Disturbance were not intended for
the latter There was no evidence to prove that
Michigan struck Staats with a stick further
than that the murderer made the charge in The
presence OF witness, who lid not understand
the reply of the deceased
ZOOS - John McLcar < Son still deal in III,
8 20 loan, amt a other Goyernme0; securities
Persons in want of any of the above securiuel
cnn be accommodated ut the lowest Market price,
by applying at III Market street
NoTlcE TO SoLDlgas' FAMILIES soldiers fam
lies both from the city aud county will be paid
, on Tuesday next February 2d) At the City Hall
, hstwecu the hours Of aud II ia the morning
and and in the afternoon.
Previous To that day, those who have not hal
their names entered on the books, will call oil
VIM H. Pierce corner of Front aud SIMPLE
streets, bringing with them their last letter re
ceiVei from their relative in the army
, WILLIAM CANDY,
, Chairman OF Committee.
The attention of Farmers and others is invite
to the various Fernlilers advertised 10 this issu
4 by Tasker X Clare, Sth x Washington street,
o Philadelphia.