Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31

ted him to the ground the horses were |
thrown into the end Of the car and forcing
out the side one of them fell on him, crush |
ing his thigh and knee very severely. He
was removed to the hospital at Washington |
and Efforts made to save the limb, but ii was
afterwards judged necessary to take it cf, |
and IL Sas amputated on Christmas day
Alter this he sank rapidly, and expired on
the 30ih Of December. He was in his 23d
year, and was an active and robust man
His remains were brought TO his fathers
residence in Mill Creek Hundred, and in-
tered at White Clay Creek Church, Oh the
4th OF January.
ladies' Furs.
The largest assortment at CHARLES oAKFDRD SONS
Continental Hotel philadephls.
ARTRMus WARD AMoHe THE MoRMoSs.-
Oar readers will be pleased to learn that
Charles i. Browne, better known bv the
sooTiq'et of Arlemus Ward, will give two
Entertainments at the Institute Hall, on the
9th and 9Th of February next. On these
occasions Artemus will give true account
o, the ways and habits Of the Mormons,
Illustrated with paintings from the brushes
OF Inc foremost Of living scenic artists. 1t
Is prec sely the same entertainment that has
met wilh such brilliant success in Boston
ana New York, having n run in the latter
ciy oil one hundred nights. 1t is spoken Of
by the Press, as tho greatest hit of the age
and unparalleled for wit, and humor. N.
L. Willis Of the Home Journal who was
present and heard the lecturer, says:-
Arlemns has been on visit 20 the Nor.
mons and has concluded to givo q true
account OF the ways and habits OF this strange
people. His procedure is q kind Of humor-
Gus iecture' involving graphic and true
description OF his journey and visit to
brigham Young. Artcmus introduces his
discourse with a laughable prologue, which,
although not relevant 10 the main subject.
Is exceedingly funny, and serves to keep his
listeners IN ecslaoies of mirth. Tho curtain
then rises, and picture No. la painting by
Itliilard-is disclosed to the view. This is
snip "ith Artemus on board, bound for
9"h fianclsco. lie pictures the sea, the
passengers ana the sea eerpents Then
ioiow street IN San Francisco Virginia
Wy, anu the Great Desert-the two latter
painted by Maeder. Alterward a bird'a.e eve
view Of Great Salt Lake Oity and Main
stree. Further, an excellent portraitnre of
Ine Mormon Theatre, the State House, tle
tabernacle, the Endowment House. the
Desert again, which Artemus saws sis mora
Cheerful than the first; il doesn't howl 40
much : and finally Brigham Youpg's and
heber Z. Kimbals harems
Throughout the entertainment. Artemns
Keeps the audience in uproarious shouts Of
merrlmeni, which are ample nrnofs of tba
satisfaction his witty sayings produce.
EnllrelY original in style, totally free from
Vuigarlsm or resort TO clap-trap procedure,
ms lecture IS amusing interesting and valu.
noie' MS Jesls are given in an of-hand
manner, and do not seem to be convention
ally studied Usually on such Occasions
me audience are wearied before the end.
butall appear sorry when Artemus announces
thal' "as the lecture terminates here, this
may be considered the end of the Enter
tainment"
Ladies' Furs.
rufehasers may rely upoa getting the best FuYs nj
CuAhLks oAkfokD & SONS, USntiaeatsl Iiotsi Pbiis.
islpAiA ''''e'' hH''A'
DELAWARE VOLUNTEERS. In the Senate
OF tho United States, on Thursday last, the
Chalr laid before that body q communica-
tlon from the Secretary of War in relation
10 the thirty oad one-hundred-days Della
ware volunteers, Stating that these regi-
menis were raised aud served in that State
and IN Maryland, doing guard duty at Fort
delaware, and upon railroads, and that thoy
were promised exemption from draft for such
service. They hud since ascertaiued that
sach exemption was not upon the authority
oil the War Department, although they were
enlisted for such special Service.
lhe result of this is, that men who served
Ia these regiments are not exempted from
the operations Of the draft
FRANE LEsLIE's MAGAzr,tE,--Tbe Febru.rv
number OF Frank Lesli1's Lady's Magazine
and Gazette Of Fashion, rich in embeIlisb.
ments and with gorgeous Fashion Plates
has been received. The illustrations am.
brace all the various styles of dress which
VIII be ~ vogue during the month of Febru.
Sfy so clearly and distinctly marked that no
iaay can isli to fully comprehend them and
cut heF dresses accordingly. Accompany
| ing lpe Fashions are thorough instructions
IA relation to them. Besides ali this the
publisher furnishes his patrons with q
pattern ana an immense deal OF reading
n,alleT' II IS magnificent number, and
every lady should procure one.
tnE'; LEcrrRE.-On Thursday next ut tbe
l1stitate Hal. at u o'clock, Capt Calhoun,
1 VINO Tor nine months was prisoner in the
hands Of the rebels at Richmond and Ander.
sonyille, will deliver lecture bearing nnon
the work oi the L. S. Sanitary Commission.
tie wall be accom- panied by Dr. Jas. Parrish
formerly superintendent of the Training
school Tor the Feeble-M Minded at Media.
and who has oeen for some time in tbe
service OF the Sanitary Commission,) and
perhaps by others. A most interesting
meeting may he confidently anticipated
and We hope our citizens will attend in large
numbors collection will be made at The
same time IN behalf Of the Ladies' Aid OF
THIS city, Nshose treasury is now well nigh
exl:austefI. Its charitable work ought not
to be stopped for want of funds No charge
Will be made for admission to the meeting.
PETE RsoS FOR FEBRUARY.-The February
number OF this sprightly and Interesting
monthly has been received. The Fashien
plates are extremely handsome and give all
the information which the ladies can desire
ne embellishments "The Birds at Break.
lust and "Watching the Wheat" are Yery
pretty aud form an interesting feature Of
the book. The literary matter IS from the
pens OF our best authors and is written In a
charming vein. Altogether it is an excel
lent NUN Der and will be much admired b,
all who take it, Now is the time to sub.
scribe 10 the present volume, and we take
pleasure in commencing it TO our readers al
wei worthy Of their patronage. 1t ranks
among the best periodicals published in the
United States.
GentIemeN's Hats.
An tho latest styles at cHAlILRs OAKFoRD 4 SONS
! Continent Al Hotel. PHILADELPHIA
LEcTuRE.-The Rev. Geo. F. Wiswell
VIII lecture at the Court Hon Sc, in Geoge-
town, this evening. Subject, "lTbe Man and
the Hour"
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