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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
Rasoalities.

There was great excitement in the Gnan-
cial circles of New York on Tuesday,
about the failure of Charles Graham L.
Co., and Ketchum 4 Son. The latter, it
is stated, have over issued gold checks to
the amount of $500, 900, and left fol
parts unknown. Mr.. Graham, it is re-
ported, has been victimized by Ketchum
to the extent of S2S5,OOO. Additiona
information says that the gold checl
forgeries will reach fully 80. 900. 900. ana
possibly more The amount o.
bonds and other securities and funds Of
Ketchum & Co., taken by young Ket-
chum, are reported as likely to reach 49,
100000, which would make the entire
loss about 81, 100000. Mr.. Graham paid
$2s5,OOO oi the forged checks, but was
compelled to stop there, as he found that
loans had been effected on them in his
name to the amount of over 81 900, 600.
Mr.. Edward Ketchum was a young man
of a very ambitious and avaricious dispo-
sition, and this led to his ruin. Nothing
is known in regard to the direction of his
flight
Mr.. Edward G. Carlin, Philadelphia
detective officer, arrived at New York on
Wednesday, in the steamer Etna, having
in custody Jeremiah Townsend, the alb
sconding bank clerk of New Haven,
whom he arrested at Liverpool. Town
send was at once taken to New Haven.
jenkins, the Phoenix Bank robber was
fully committed for trial at New York, on
Tuesday, having waived an examination.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
Crimea and Cannaltis..

Mr.. Calvin Pellstt, of Paupock, Pike
county, recently came to his death in n
singular manner. A disease, known as
the "bloody murrain," had broken out
among his cattle and killed several Of
them. He skinned one of the dead
animals, using pocket knife for the pur.
pose. On the following day, he removed
from his arm, with the same knife, a
splinter, which annoyed him. In short
time his arm began to pain and swell,
which continued until the arm was twice
its usual size, and quite black. The virus
continued to spread throughout his sys-
tenn, and In a few days he died in great
agony.
1t is said that the Government is about
10 make descent on the faro banks of
CiOcinnati, to recover $4,000 lost by A.
p Stone, who recently committed suicide
on account Of his defalcations.
During a service in one of the churches
in Cleveland, Ohio, last Sunday evening,
one ofthe stays of the chandelier, which
is supported in the central part of the
house, broke, and thereby upset the seYe-
raj coal oil lamps Of which it is composed.
Tho lamps broken falling, the oil ignited,
and several pewI began to blaze instant.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
Personal Items.

Robert E. Lee, late General in the late
rebel army, was on Friday last rendered
the Presidency of Washington College,
Lexington, Va, by the trustees of that
institution.
Major General Burnside, since the &C.
ceptance Of his resignation, has gono into
business in Rhode Island, where he will
continue to reside.
The Salt Lake Daily Telegraph has the
name Of Brigham Young hOisted as can
didate for Governor of Deseret.
John NJ. Bolts is at Saratoga He
confirms the report that he has written a
history of the rebellion.
j. D. Howell, brother-in.law of
Jefferson Davis, who was soundly thrash
ed in Savannah, on the 4th inst, by a
Captain Hassey, for using language dis
respectful to our Government, and un-
bearable by any loyal man, has been
ordered to pay a fine of $3.50, or be con-
hned in the county Jail six months.
Gen. Magruder has set out for Europe
by way of Vera Cruz, intending to join
his family, now somewhere on the Rhine.
General E. Kirby Smith, with two or
three others, had started for the City of
Mexico, and from thence General Smith
intended to 60 to Havana, to join his wife
in that city. General Preston was about
to proceed TO Halifax, where his family
have resided since their banishment from
Kentucky, two or three years ago. Gene
ral Hindman has his family with him in
Monterey, and intends residing there for
the present General Price is preparing
TO go to Rio Janerio, where he expects
TO meet his family and to make his future
residence. None of them ever expect to
return to their former homes in the United
States.
Gov oglesby, Of Illinois, is seriously
indisposed, from the effects of the Rebel
bullet remaining in his body, which HI
received at the battle of Shiloh. He has
for several days been unable to attend tc
his official duties.
The Cleveland Herald says that Harri.
son Il. Dodd, the indianapolis conspira
tor, who terminated his prison life by
sliding down rope instead of dangling
from the end Of It, is in Canada, in good
physical condition.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
CITY MATTERS.


No. X.--Proverbs for the People. "He pAo
j." erael 70 beast, abuses the trust aohich God
committed 10 hun "
Truly, what violation Of huJsenity 80 to do /
To abuse 80 noble an animal as the horse, yet il
IS daily occurrence. 1t is thoughtless, il is
bSrbaroug. Yet the million are equally thought.
ess in regard to their health. They overeat
and half masticate their food and is il surprising
that Dyspepsia follows with its train Indigestion
flatulence, Constipation, Palpitation of the
Heart Nausea, Bilious disorders and what not !?
Remedial agents are therefore needed, and
nothing has been found more efficient than
CRlMEAR BlTTERs. But do not after being made
vel abuse your horse nor your stomach by
everlasting tleE. all Druggists have Crimean
BItters for sale.
3O's, 7-30's.-John McLear & Son, COY
Market Street, are prepared to supply these
bonds in amounts to suit purchasers, at reduced
prices. They also cash the Coupons due the
10Th inst. Governpent securities of oil descrip-
tions bought and sold.
SrAPLRR & WOoLsToN, corner 9th and Market
sts., have for sale. Delaware State Bonds, U. s.
6-20s, 1875, -40's, 1900. at lowest market
rates. They also buy aud sell all kinds of se-
Curities on commission. Orders executed prompt
y at Philadelphia and New York Board of
brokers'.
john MGLRAR & Sen, No. COZ Market street.
have for sale Delaware Stats Bonds, Delaware
Railroad Bonds, guaranteed by the State, and
wilmington City Passenger Railway Bonds, also
for sale. Farmers Bank Stock aud Delaware
Railroad Stock
DRAFTS, on England, Ireland and Germany,
dFtSn at shortest notice, by John McLear d
bOn No. 6Q1 Market street.
1905 AT A DISCOUNT Il. Robinson &
Co., corner Of 4th and Market streets, will sell
'-SUs at discount In amounts to suit. They
will CLEO cash 7-30 coupons due the 18th inst.
SIS, 6-2O's, l0-4o's and 7-3O's bought and sold
on commission.
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEEnsWARR 5roRE.-
JOHN AoMAEIE, dealer in CnIEA, GLASS and
SuEREswARE, N. ". CoRHER OF THIRD AND
SuIPLEr SrRRErs, WILMIsoToH, Delaware.
only one square west of Market street, invites
attention to his stock Of English and French
China, Fine and Common Crockery, Glassware.
&C., by the set or single piece Knives and
FORKS; Csstops, etc., and substantial white
Hranite Ware, suitable for Hotels, Steamers and
vessels Call and examine, before purchasing
eiseWhere' June 2S, 3 mos.
- Epitaphs are not always veracious, but
thty cEe more truthful than The labels of the 30
called foreign perfrmes now sold 10 ihis market
Don't be duped BY these printed fables. They
are counterfeit presentments, covering coyuter-
ieit srtlsles. PbalpG's 'Night-Cloomin Cereusb
49, on the ether haad, pEseeelg FbSt il purpofta
10 Dei pure, unimpeacheGble sisple Of the
toilet Sold everywhere.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18

ly. Three or four ladies were covered
with the burning oil, and the flames leap
ing over their clothing, were with diff
Guilty extinguished.
Charles Holden got drunk in Hast
ings, Michigan, on Sunday, and
scolded his wife. John Holden, his
brother, declared he would not see wo-
man abused that way they quarrelled
about it, and Charles shot John dead.
While at play on the roof of four story
building, No. 29l Federal street, Boston,
on Friday, two children, of the respective
ages of nine and four years, named
Honora and Mary Landers, ventured too
near the caves, and fell from the roof into
the yard, injuring both very seriously,
A girl fell out of third-stOry window
at Cleveland the other day, and struck
on an awning, and then fell into gentle
man g arms, and so was saved from what
would most likely have been instant death
An irritable old copperhead named
Jerome has been arrested for cowhiding
his daughter until her back was scored
because she had in her room and was
secretly reading memorial on Abraham
Lincoln, at Verona, Ind.
Miss Emma Richards, resi- ding tempo
rarily in Reading, a daughter Of John
Richards, of Birdsboro, while in company
with some of her friends, on last Thurs
day evening, ate fourteen plates Of ice
cream, complained of feeling unwell on
Friday morning, and died on Friday
afternoon.
A horrible affair occurred lately in tn,
Southwest A returning paymaster hay
ing accepted the services of three mel
belonging to the Ninth Iowa Cavalry a
his escort between Cassville and Spring
field, was attacked and shot by them
about half way between the two places
They did not kill him, however, but too
all his money, amounting to $1,000. A
soon as information of the deed was re
ceived at Springfield, party of cavalr
was sent in pursuit. They succeeded il
arresting all three and recovering all tn
money save $3.50, which the fellows ha
lost. They are now in custodyat Fayettt
vile, Arkansas, and will be hanged fc
their crime beyond doubt.
At picnic in London, No, Monda,
William Haskins, a returned Rebe
aourished pistol and talked treason
He was at once shot down. The Unic
men of Missouri do not stand much mol
sense Of that sort.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
General News.

The Staunton Spectator understands
that it is the purpose of large portion
Of the freedmen in that part of the coun-
try to emigrate, at an early day, to some
of the Northern and Western States.
At Warsaw, Boone county, Kentucky,
the returned rebel soldiers were not al
lowed to vote. On the following night
the barn of Gen. Sisson, Unionist, was
burned, and a notice posted on his gate,
to leave the country within forty eight
hours. This state of facts being commu-
aicsted to the Post Comman5ant of the
place, squads of Union sol1iers were dis
patched through the country to arrest
every returned rebel soldier they could
hnd. About twenty have been arrested,
but what is to be done with them is net
known.
The ironsclads Dictator and Agsmenti-
Gus arrived at Portland, on Monday, from
Portsmouth, The race was we'll contest
ed. The Agamenticus made the trip il
hours 10 min utes. The Dictator was
mile and half behind her when they
arrived off Portland, but she was delayed
seventeen minutes by the stoppage Of her
machinery.
A Cincinnati dispatch to The Chicago
Times says The Hon. George E: Pugh
has received an intimation that the trial
of JEFF. Davis will soon take place in {
civil court, and he has commenced pre-
parations for the defense, which promise
70 eclipse, in criminal proceedings, an.
defense ever known in this or the olc
country. Mr.. Pugh will join Mr.. o.
COnnor of New York, in Washington in
few days
The State Convention of Mississippi
met st Jackson, on the 14th. Coy
sharkey administered the amnesty oatl
to those who had not taken it. Nj
Ysrger, an old line Wing, of Washingto
county, was chosen President.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
ExTENsIvE vILLAINIns

The public mind is startled of late, at
the immense frauds and Villanies which
are being daily perpetrated throughout
the country by public officials and men in
positions of trust and responsibility. 1t
seems as if robbery, forgery and pecula-
ton had become the creed and governing
purpose of large portion of community !;
anu that to be q man of note or mark
among his fellows it is only necessary to
steal, swindle Or otherwise plunder the
pubic purse or betray private confidence.
We believe that the facility and ease with
which rascals nowadays obtain pardons
Tor penitentiary offences have much to do
with the fearful increase of this class of
crime in our country. If Presidents and
Governors would make it harder to oh
tain "clemency," as it is falsely called.
rascals and knaves would not be so ran.
idly multiplied as they now are, and a
healthier state of public and political
morality than now obtains, would prevail.
o! for the days of primitive honesty
when public men were satisfied to live
within the limit of their salaries, and did
not deem that an indispensable element of
personal respectability was to rob the
public and indulge in speculations and
huge purchases far beyond their annual
income and ordinary pecuniary abilities,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18

AT A RECENT MEETING in New York
one of the speakers, Rev. Mr.. Jones, in
advocating the claims of the colored men
to vote, stated that the census shows that
in that city the negroes pay twenty-five
thousand dollars more than the cost O
their own poor; that in proportion tc
population thirty.seven of them went tc
war to every twenty-five white men, an d
that the number who cannot read is only
one in seven, while of whites it is one iu
five.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
DIED.

OHoATE-At Newark, Del. on the 10th inst,
ROBERT MORRIS CHoArE, son of Stephen IL.
and salie Choate, nged months
hEpGES-On Tuesday, 9th inst, JOSEPH s.
mEDoEs, in the 60th year Of his age.
The relatives and male friends of the famiIv
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, N. W. corner of Third
and shipley streets, on Neutrality-suspicious.
at 4 o'clock, without further notice. Interment
at Old Swede's Church.
DAGGETT.-At New Haven, Conn, on Friday.
Aug lth, MARGARET D. GIBBONS, wife Of
David L. Daggett, NJ. d., and daughter of
william Gibbons NJ. d., late of Wilmington,
Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
HORRIBLE DEED-CHILD MURDER AND
SUICIDE.

The Baltimore Clipper says ON saturdav
night, apOut hine o'clock q most borrible deed
was was perpeirated ut the lager beer house, No,
Slo Alice Ann street, near Broadway, bv vii
nam IeWs, while in q deranged state. lie left his
vile to attend to the bar, there being twelve or
fourteen persons in the room, aud taking his
youngest daughter aged four months, proceed
ca up stars to u back room, where he pointed n
pistol Immediately over the left eye of the child
hnl qlpsharged ii. He then placed the muzzle
OF the weapon IN bis own mouth and DISCHARGED
another barrel, the ball passing through fbe
brain and killing him almost Instantly. The
report OF the discharges attracted the attention
OF the men down stairs, one OF whom suegested
TO Mrs. IeTs that she should go up stairs and
ascertain the cause On proceeding up with
some Of the men it was found that the rooms
were ell Locked. They were forced and The
bodies OF Tews and the child were fonnd
on the floor, the latter trying 10 crawl
while Tews made several convulsiye nave
ments, and expired soon after.-Captain Lvncb
on receiving the information of the tefribie
deed. hastened TO the house and took charge NJ
u. Physicians were summoned to attend botb
Of the wounded. The ball was extracted bv nr
Dashiell from the back part Of the head oS tho
child, who it is supposed would die before morn0
ing oorOner sparklin held an inquest over the
body Of Tews, the jury rendered verdict of
ueath by his own hands. lie was abont a2
years old The testimony showed tbat ba boJ
previously determined on ending his life no-
lnesne trouble thought to have been The nrinci.
pal cause of the deed. e''"''7
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
HORSES HoRsrsI,
PROCLAMATION.

,, CHARLES KIEFE, Chief Caterer 10 IN. o,r..
Ihs1ou' and the public generally do publIab III
a. lhat REED BIRDS and other choice eAms,,. T.
season snd may be found done mp in the yefy ~, ZIP u
a. the OYSTER BAY HOUSE, IN THiRp sThr,vsLsgs
TWEEN MARKET AND KING STREETS. AAAf Sk
=, Ihat OYSTERS are now strictly prime ana ,,.A.
~ ~ t9e most delicious stews, Pans Frys A. !, %
oyster Bay House In Third Street - wi AZ lal
a. That all kinds Of iefreshmentH NAV ba oh,.,..,
ihe said Oyster Bay House. In Third Street deas Sa
~ he iutu,s' as 10 the past to make this resetory oRs
which LADIES AND GENTLEMEN can Obtain .s..l q
luxury In the shape ef EATING aud DRINKING NY
prices and be accommodated pleasantly and nn5mni,
(S1 uiven under the hand aud seal Of otBes \, X
LIS ssd Oyster Bay House. in Third Street bst,.,, Y,
Market aud King streets. Wilmington, bolsw',a
is seventh day Of September, A. d, 1884 ''''A"n'
aep.O CHARLES klRFB, Proprlst
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
MARRIED.

sEAL-WILsoN.-Aug 18th, by Rev. John
Thompson, at the Parsonage Of Broad Street
M. E. Church, No. 1402 Christian street
Philadelphia, Mr.. JosRPH II. SEAL, Of viii
mington, Del to Miss MARdARErTA WILSON
of Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18

Redding's Russia Salve,
Heals Old sores.
Redding's Russia Sslve
Cures Burns. saalds, Cuts.
Redding's Russia Salve
Cures Wounds, Bruises, ..sprains.
Redding's Russia Salve
Cures BOis, Ulcers, Cancers.
Redding's Russia SaIve
Cures Salt RhOum, Piles, Erysipelas
Redding's Russia Salve
Cures Ringworm, Corns, &C, sc.
NO FAMILY SHOULD BR WITHOUT 1T
Only 70 Cents a BoT.
FoR SALE Q.
J. ?. DINsMoRE, No. 49I Broadway, New YORK.
:. W; FOWLR Co, No. Is fremont Street, Boston
And by all Druggists and Country storeksspers,
ap 2s.ly.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18

AFFECTING lEGiDENT.-An affecting incident
occurred in the Provost Marahals office two or
three days since, which brought the tears to
the eyes of all who witnessed it. Large num-
hers of ladies have been recently fockiBg to
the office to subscribe to the Presidents Amnesty
oath, as preparatory step to drawing rations.
A little boy appeared OF the Marsbal's desk one
morning, and in timid accents inquired if he
could take the oath for his mother. His fea-
lures were handsome his manner modest, but he
had an intelligent and an appealing look. He
was informed that his request could not be
granted, but that his mother might take the
oath in person. Tho little fellow turned to-
ward the door and burst into tears, and sobbed
so passionately that the Provost Marshal called
him back to ask the cause of his grief "My
mother" he said, sis sick and confined to her
bed; she is unable to work, has nothing to eat
and is starving" This appeal was irresistible,
aud the Provost Marshal interested himself in
the case and procured the necessary relief
Numbers witnessed the incident and were deeply
affected by it. It was q beautiful instance Of
affection in the little boy to offer to take the
oath (ihough too young to appreciate it,) for
his mothers sake and in her stead.
How many other similar cases ofsuffering are
there ia the community Alas we fear too
many-too many Petersburg Express.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
MU TUAL IISU RA NCE COMPANY
Office Wilmington Institute, corner of 9Th
and Market Streets, Wilmington, Del.

OmVS " llln ING LON lnsLLuteI corner of 9Th
and Market Streets, Wilmington, Del.
REST ON PREMIUM NOTES REDUCED TO FTvp
PER CENT.
THE principle q Mutual In7--incs Is believed IN h.
tue saest' and experens ~ m has proved IL to
cheapest meHns Of Insurance against Loss Ry Fpr nS
shoqgl this institution has besen but ~ years in
tunea the Ft NJ nsurarH will compare ayorabIv ith
- 5S ~, ;al ~ SIssr by fire during that time a.
thouR nottsW have been promptly paid as All who bavs
beet insured in this ofco and have had tbe
TO be burned oat attest The object has bean 10 @
cure good list Of safe risks rather than to Swa ~
number OF insured without regard to hazards inns i
senlnB the liability Of sinking the cash capital in case q,
heavy disasters during the year. ~ "
DIRECTORS.
wIMyaroH.-W William Candy, George RiehArdson
son9 A.Dnne1n, 4asab Pusey. William TatnsIl Clam
ent B smythi John Cochran, Edward II. Bellah sam.
uel Canby OhAs. W. Howland. A N"Hi'
Elliott. A"NtS1 d. Oiouu
CHRIaTlAEA HuEDRRD.-Jamss Riddle
nkw OAsfir HUEDRED-John uyer
WHITE CLAY CREEK HuHDRRD-Abram p Shannon
q n s,.,-. WILLIAM CANDY, Prosident
?. y salfa, Secretary and Treasurer. gss |
II once hours from to aud from 9toA H
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
INCIDENT AT A WASHINGTON PRISON.

IL was at the Carroll Prison, says the Star,
mat slngularly desperate attempt was made
10 escape, about year since.
Two prisoners were confined in an upper
room' one Of whom, for some cause, found the
companionship Of his roommate disagreeablc,
anu resorted 10 a novel mode Of getting rid Of
MN Coming up from the yard Que day, he
tod hts obnoxious chum that he had seen his
lchum's) coffin being made in the yard, and that
he was to be shot ut sunrise. The poor fellow
was, Of course, terribly scared at this news,
but the intormer slapped him on the hack, tel
ling him that while there was life there was
hope, and he would manage his escape that he
had once belonged to circus company, aud
had learned how to jump with q spring board,
aud would teach him the process. Before night
the victim had concluded TO make the attempt to
escape, and the couple proceeded to pry up one
Of the boards from the floor, and thrusting il
from the window, made one end secure inside
All being in readiness, and the position of the
sentinel being determined by his solitary tramp
in the yard below, the victim crawled out upon
the board, his companion, meanwhile, occupying
the other end Of the board, to give, by his
weight, additional security to the fastening
The couple then babe each other good bye, and
the victim getting on his feet. made one or two
preliminary sifings, and bounded off into dark
ness He came within q hair's breadth Of de-
seehuing on tue polut OF the sentrys bayOnet,
and almost miraculously escaped breaking any
bones, and, spriuging up, he made for the dry
house, the sentry firing at him, but missing him
in the darkness. lie cambered up the sloping
roof OF the dry house and jumped off outside.
But the sentry ON duty there, having heard the
shot on tue inside, was on the alert, and brought
the fugitive up standing, and he was secured and
returned to safe quarters. Considering the
height from which he leaped-abnut forty feet
it is remarkable that he was not killed out
right. As it was, he suffered for some time
from something like paralysis of his limbs bu
at the time of leaving the prison, was in gOod
health, and none the worse, apparently, for hil
odd experiment in satation.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18
The Money Market.

The following quotations were furnished us by
r. r. Robinson & Co., Bankers, corner of Fourth
aud Market streets, ut one O'Clock yesterday
afternoon
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18

THANKs.--The Hon. n B. Smithers,
will please accept our thanks for valuable
Public Documents.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-18

Siaper II Woolston, bankers, and U. S.
Loan Agents, S. L. Corner of Fifth and Market
sts,, Wilmington Del. furnished US with the
following quotations at one o'clock yesterday: