Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPlToME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
L1GEScE.--The Wilh4ington and Bandywine Gem
etery Company, offer reward Of one hundred
dollars TO any person who will fnd evidence that
Will convict the person or persons who have
giIdled and destroyed the fue large Pine Tree
In Marx Pedrick's Lot in that Cemetery.
A. Traynor Brother, corner of Fifth and
French Streets, in this city, offer reward of
fifteen dollars, for light bay mare belonging
to them, which strayed away or was stolen
from the pasture lot of John Richardson, on
the Newport Turnpike, near this city.
Samuel Butter, Co. c., LIST Delaware, was re-
ported as IL deserter ut the Medical Directors
office, Philadelphia, on Tuesday. He deserted
Irom the West Philadelphia Hospital.
BOLD HIGHWAY RoB BERY-0ne of the bold
est highway robberes, which has taken place iu
this section of country for n long time, occur
red on Monday evening last, the particulars of
which are as follows 1T appears that about
O'Clock in the evening, Mr.. William Foord
proprietor of a brewery corner of Sixth and
Orange streets of this city, was in company
with small boy, riding the Kings Road,
near this city in search Of horse, when two
men rushed upon him from hedge and de-
manded Of him his money, one of the men al
the same time levelng pistol at his head and
threatening him with Instant death il he did not
comply. Mr.. Food thought it was only a Joke
that some one who knew him was trying TO play
off, and told him that lie had no money. The
other man jumped up the wheel Of the wag-
On and struck MIR. Foord blow OH the head
just below the temple. Mr.. r. was SO stunned
that he could offer no resistance, aud fell back
almost iusensible in the wagon, and was driven
home in that condition by the boy, Medical
assistance was called in, and we learn there are
hopes OF his recovery. The pocket book con-
tained $500, and n number Of valuable papers
No clue has been had to the Williams SO far.
WASHINGTON FIRE CoMpANY's Pio-N1c-Tho
Pic Mic of the Washington Fire Company for
tho benefit Of Abraham Kinser, II member of
Company A., First Delaware Volunteers, who
WAS injured at the battle of Chanoelorsyile,
took place in Tatnalps woods, on Monday last
The day was fine, and large number OF people
were present. Everything passed off in the
most pleasant and agreeable manner, and the
participants expressed themselves highly de-
lighted with the festivities of the occasion.
IHR BLUE HENS CnIcKEN.-The Philadelphia
United States Gazette snys Perhaps one Of the
hnest engraving9 OF recent date is that which
may be seen for sale on the tables of The Della.
ware Department of the Great Central Fair.
under the above title. Symbolizng the noble
| little commonwealth Of Delaware whose ma =
triotc contributions to this Fair have attracted
so much attention and elected 80 much com.
mendation, it is so elegantly drawn and engraved
that III all probability il will long be cherished
by the natives Of the Diamond State as a me-
mento, as beautiful as it ia historic. The Blue
Hen herself appears in the picture, hut the CELL
trHl figure is n splendid rooster, in glorious
plumage, growing over dead copperhend snake,
upon which his claws rest. The moral is sipni-
hcant, for the Blue Hens Chicken has had a
hard tug at homo with the serpent, aud having
achieved decided victory, feels justified in
growing.
ARREsT.--Tev. Thomas NJ. Kinard, colorel
man from Canada, was arrested last week in
Kent County, Delaware. for violating an net
passed in March, 1868, forblding cOlored men
TO come into this State, and fined $50 and costs
The money was advanced by Hum Jenkins to
pay the hne, and he was discharged. lie claims
TO be British subject, and will bring the mat
ter to the attention OF the authorities at Wash
ington. He was raised in Kent County, and has
motber-in law living near Camden, Del, and
he went there in company with his wife to visit
her.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN President Lincoln
passed through this city yesterday, enroute for
rl,h'ladelphia, to visit the Great Central Fair
ne was enthusiastically greeted at the depot by
d large number of our citizens, who availed
daily by the hand.
Rich TREAT.-Mr. John Bradford of Newport.
Del, served out to the sick aud wounded soliiers
of Tilton General Hospital, Chose confined IN
their Wards and beds from sickness and wonuds1
on the 10Th inst, quantity of delicious Lee
Cream.
take this opportunity to thank Mr.. Bradford
on behalf of the inmates, for his generous dona.
tion. Last Summer, he was equally thoughtful
and kind IL. J. BAILY,
Surgeon U. S. A., in charge of Hospital.
COMPLIMENTARY. 1T is universally remarked
that the gentlemen Of our city, never looked So
we'll as during the past seasOn. Take our adj
vice and go at once TO ID. Chandler, Merchant
tailor, No. 500 Market street, and get measured
for suit OF clothing suitable for the warm
weather. His stock is large, and he gets up
garments in the most approved style. jl7f
PAINTING AND GLAzIEd.-Why don't you use
paint on your houses Ii is good deal cheaper
than to havo to replace the woodwork. James
France, No. 5l2 King Street, next door to the
Post Oihce, Is just the man to do it in the best
style of the art, and at low prices. Give him a
call.
KILLED.-Lieutenan John NJ. Dunn, of Com
pany g., Third Delaware Regiment, was killed
in the a:tion in front of Richmond, on the lst
inst