Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


made the excursion to Bridgeport In the steam
boat Rancocas, s,-noticed by US week or two
since-and not the Union African as We stated.
s. v. Farson proprietor Of the Voshell house
at ChesIertown, Md, was thrown from his
carriage, few days ago, in consequence Of his
horse running away, and had one OF his legs
broken.
The camp-mseting near Townsend, under
charge Of Rev. II. Sanderson, commenced last
Thursday.
A horse belonging to VIM. L. Spruanoe, Of
Smyrna, runaway a few days ago, when it came
in contact with an iron hitcbing post, which it
leaned against so heavily as to force il into the
abdomen and intestines, producing such injury
that il had to be killed
The house on the farm Of Samuel Cats in the
Neck, near Smyrna, was struck by lightning
and somewhat shattered on Sunday night week,
but fortunately the family Of the tenant escaped
unirjured.
Some rogues broke into the establishment Of
Nicholas Jenny in King st., above Second, one
night last week, and carried off several articles
Of valuable clothing.
Thomas Marsh, son Of DR.. Marsh, Of LeWes
and Rehoboth Hd., was knocked of vessel In
the Delaware River, near Delaware City, by the
swinging Of the boom, on Tuesday, lst inst,
and drowned.
Isaac Miller has sold to Albert j. Lyman, his
farm near Stanton, containing thirty acres, for
So, 900.
pic mic for the Sunday School connected
with Grace Church, Brapdywine Hundred, will
be given near the Church next Thursday.
Addresses will be delivered at ll9 A. NJ, and Il
P. NJ. by Rev. MIR. Ho,ehkiu, OF Claymont, and
Rev. Mr.. Brown, Of New York. A cordial invi
taton has been extended to the friends Of the
school to te present on the occasion.
Bishop PoTTERs FusRRAL.-The remains Of
the Right Rev. Alonzo Potter, late Bishop Of
the Diocese Of Pennsylvania, were committed to
their last resting place, at LAUREL Hill, on Fri
day last. The ceremonies took place at old
Christ Church, Philadelphia, and we're partici-
pated in by Bishop Lee aud the Revs. Charles
Breck, VIM. A. Newbold, Leighton Coleman,
and s. f. Hoichkn Of this State. Bishop Lee
delivered an address. He said be would not de-
tain his hearers many moments on an occasion
ike the present, and were he to consult mis- own
felings he was disposed to dwell on the loss
sustained, and the sorrow that has filled our
hearts. II was not time 80 much for lamenta;
tion as for praise. While we cannot but mourn
the great loss we have sustained, We should
glorify and praise God for the example Of His
departed servant Blessed be the name Of the
Lord that He had given us such servant, aud
that we had been permitted to see such natural
gifts SO well improved. He thought 1t great
privilege that he was permitted to be acquaiut-
ed with such man. Again, he may thank
God that such work was given this man to do.
| lie was placed in the centre OF o State vast in
| extent and great in resources. He was sur
rounded by sympathizing clergy, and when he
devised any great plan, they were carried out
| with efficiency. Some Of the noblest men who
| have ever lived have met with stumbling blocks
at every step OF their way but it suited God,
who ordains our lot, to give our departed Bishop
such field in which he could labor with the
best results. His course LAS been growing
brighter with the perfect day. There are many
men who, having occupied high positions, have
lived too long 10 finish their record with honor
and usefulness. Not 80 in the case Of our loved
Bishop. His sun grew brighter aud brighter
until its final setting in perfect day.
Again, such man as our departed Bishop,
he thanked God could never die. He would
continue to live and auimRte this community for
all time. The man who was loyal to his coun-
try, his Saviour, his church, and humanity,
cannot depart. His memory will be cherished,
his acts treasured, and the name Of Aou1o
Potter will be remembered after all present here
to-day shall 60 to the place appointed for all
living
ln conclusion, he requested ell to remember
those who had charge over them, aud hoped
that they might be led to Christ, who was the
same yesterday, tomorrow and forever.
A large coneourse of people were present on
the occasion.
PoLioE MATTKRs-The following cases have
been disposed Of by Mayor Maris:-
August l1.--Patrick MCCARTHY, arrested by
officer Wingate, for disOrderly conduct and
intoxioato1. Fined 81 and sosfs
Elizabeth Moore, arrested by officer Piersou,
for allowing an unmuzEled dog to run at large.
Fined So and costs.
Patrick Haughey, arrested by officer Crothers,
for intoxication. Fined so cents and COSTS
August l2.-Neal Duffey, srrested by officer
Buck, for disturbing the peace. Fined 81 and
costs aud held to bail in 5000 to keep the peace
Levy Cummius, arrested by officer Legg, for
vagraucy. Discharged,
Patrick Cannon arrested by officer Carey, for
drunkenness Fined 90 cents ind costs.
Thomas Edmundson, arrested by officer Carey
for intoxicatiOn. Fined go cents aud costs.
Francis Murphey, arrested by officer Cummins,
for into1ication. Fined so cents and costs
Richard Murphey, arrested by officer Cummins,
| for intozication. Fined 90 cents aud costs.
Wesley Black, arrested by officer Cummins,
for into1ieation. Fined go cents and costs.
Mary Johnson and Annie Alloways, were
arrested by officer Wingate, on the charge of
poisoning hogs belonging to Wm. Valentine.
Acquitted.
Mary Jane Jones, arrested by officer Bsylis,
for iutoxioation. Fined 90 cents aud costs.
August 10 Nicholas McCartey, and Thomas
Holmes, arrested by officer Heal, for intoxicahon
Fined 90 cents and costs.
John Rogers, arrested by officer Jones, for
intoxication. Fined 90 cents and costs
Henry Moore, arrested by officer Crothers, for
| intoxicaton. Fined so cents and costs.
August l4.-Samuel Handy, arrested by officer
| Crothers, for intoxicaton. Fined 90 cents and
costs.
James Gordon, arrested by officer Legg for
interfering with an officer in the discharge or his
duty. Fined 50 and costs, and held to bail in
the sum Of 5000 to keep the peace.
CECIL County MATrRRs- I'VE copy the follow.
ing items from the Elkton Whig OF Saturday =
ARREST OF A PARRIOIDB--On Monday last
Sheriff Price and Deputy Sheriff Janney, accom-
panied by two officers from Pennsylyanla, sue
ceeded 10 arresting Joseph Webster, near Button
wood Station, on the Phil. & Baltimore Rail-
road, short distance from Oxford, Pa, and
brought him to Elkton jail, where he was con.
hned I'LL Tuesday morning, when he was taken
| 70 montgomery county, Pa, to await his trial for
killing his father. of which the following account
is given by the NOrristown Herald:
most horrible affair occurred 10 Montgomery
township, this county, on Wednesday of last
week (the 18th ult) William Webster and his
son Joseph, who reside with their families in
the same house, on the Flint property, on the
turnpike, below Montgomery Square had n
quarrel, which resulted in the death nf tbe
father at the hands Of the son. 1t appears that
the latter wished to take horse out Of Ibe
STABLE for some purpose. when his father
lnteriered to prevent him, aud during the
alteration struck him. The son seized an az.
lying near by, aud inflicted on his father 4 most
terrible wound, laying open the skull with one
6loW, which proved fatal on the following
Saturday night. No tidings have YET been
obtained concerning the murderer, who made
his escape Immediately after the commission of
| the crime A haa