Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-14

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Mr. Dalrymple Williams, Trustee, sold at
public sale, in Elkton, on Wednesday last,
a tract Of land situate in Sassafras Neck,
containing 95 acres, for S32 per acre also
a lot containing acres, for 5000; MIR. w.
Biddle, purchaser Of the latter and lot of
woodland containing 81 acres, for S9l per
acre Mr.. Ii. Murphy purchaser.
John Heath, who resided near Bacon Hill,
was run over by the cars, on Wednesday
night last, and killed His remains were
found on the railroad near the Elkton
Depot, on Thursday morning, horribly
mangled. He left Elkton in the evening,
on foot, for home. From what cause he was
caught on the track is not known.
Nr, Henry Il. Magraw, who purchased
the Harlan property, at Porters Bridge,
some two years since, is now having the
debris of the old mill cleared away, prepa-
ratory to erecting new and extensive one
on the same site. This is one of the best
water powers on the Octoraro Greek, and
offers many inducements for manufacturing
where great driving power is requisite
The store of Mr.. VIM. McClelland, of
ElktOn, was entered on Friday night of last
week by Il burglar, who took from the
drawer the sum of S75.
The Board of Directors of the Conowingo
Bridge Company held meeting on the
Both ult., and unanimously agreed to recon-
struct the portion of the bridge swept away
by the recent flood.
J. Frank Cummings, late lst Lieutenant
in the 5th Penn. Cavalry, has been promo
ted to Commissary of Subsistence Of olun-
teers, with the rank of Captain-to rank as
such from January 25th, 1865.
FoRT SUMpTER AND OUR VIcromRs.-.A A
Public Religious, and Patriotic meeting
will be held in the Central Presbyterian
Church on this-Friday- evening the l4th
inst, at u O'Clock, p. M, TO render thanks
TO God for the great victories with which he
has recently crowned our arms thus giving
us the hope of speedy return Of peace to
our cOuntry,--and also TO celebrate the
restoration of the "old flag" to the ramparts
of Fort Sumpter whence it was stricken by
the hands Of traitors four years ago.
The services will consist in brief addresses
by the following speakers. Rev. Messrs
Wiswell, Quigley, Aikman and Dickerson
land appropriate singing by select choir.
The public are invited to attend.
FoRT SUMTER SERMON Rev. Mr.
Wisewell announced on Sunday last, that
he would deliver discourse in honor of
the restoration of the old flag upon the
battlements of Fort Sumpter, at the Cen
tral Presbyterian church, this-Friday-
evening, at half-past seven o'clock
ExEcUToRs SALE-Estate of Thomas Wood
ward, decd Will be sold at public auction, on
Saturday. April 10, 1866, at 2 o'clock PM, at
Dlosinson's Hotel, Market ST., Wilmington, Del /;
No. l.-One sixteenth interest in schooner Sal
lie J. Aiken, built at Wilmington by j. A. Mar.
ris, in 1860, Of the best Delaware white oak
Length 1874 feet, breadth of Team 80 feet, 10
feet lower deck, feet between decks capacity
$50 tons, custom house measurement. No .
One sixteenth interest in brig Fannie Fouk,
built at Wilmington, by j. A. Harris, in 1868
about the same size and description Of the Salie
j. Aiken No. 0ne.sixteenth interest in
schooner American Eagle, built Mt Wilmington,
by W. A. 7. Thatcher. in 1864. Length 90
feet, breadth % feet, depth feet, measures
AZ 9l-lOO tons, custom house measurement
No. 4.-0ne sixteenth interest in Schooner
Brandywine, built by Z. & G. Moore 4 Co, Au-
gust, 1868, Of the best Delaware white oak, IVA
e2-95 tons, Custom house measurement. Terms
Cash. by order Of Executors.
VIZ II. NAFF, Auctioneer
RELIEvED.-0n Tuesday evening last, Col.
Edwin Wilmer, wa relieved as Provost Marshal
Of the District Of Delaware, and Capt X. II.
Ofiey, took charge of the Office. 1t is stated that
charges Of mismanagement Of the affairs Of the
office have been preferred against the Colonel,
which are to be thoroughly investigated.
7-S0.-1he latest ne VS. from Europe quotes
U. 520s advanced three per cent. A cor
responding advance in our market was the
immediate consequen ce, and there Yere sales at
l09iall0 Seven thi rites are convertible into
5-2O's at maturity, and every one can calculate
for himself the immense advantages of investing
in them. John MoLear & Son, No. COZ Market
Street, have the notes ready for delivery to
subscribers at the time Of subscription.
FARMERS BANK STocK.-John McLear & Son,
No. COZ Market street, have for sale lot Of
Farmers Bank Stock which they will dispose Of
on favorable terms. They have also few
shares Of First National Bank Stock and Bank of
Wilmington & Brandy wine Stock.
$500 10 Ss00.-A party with this amount
can secure the entire control in Wilmington Of a
staple article Of almost universal use, from an
extensive Eastern manufRctory. Profits seventy.
five per cent The oods are covered by a
patont, and now, for the first time, introduced
here. The goods and not the patent for sae.
For particulars, address through Post Office.
April l4-2w HALL & Co.
WILL be found at the establishment of j j..
G. Pickels, No. 2l3 Market street, Will
iulubtoui belaWurei large ana nne ass0rt-
ment Of China, Glass and Queensware, con-
sistiug of Tea, Dinner and Toilet Sets, of
the very best quality, which will be sold
separately or by the set. Everything in his
line of business will be kept constantly on
hand. Coal Oil Lamps, Wicks, Chimneys; ;
to all of which he invites the attention of
purchasers. Goods delivered to oil parts of
the city free of charge.
April l4-2m.
A young Lady having considerable ex-
perience as Sales.lady, desires a situation.
Would bring Sewing Machine, if it could
be made of any use to her employers inter-
est. Please address,
Y. YoUNG,
Wilmington p. o.
SURRENDER being the order of the day, ]
capitulate at once, and offer the fine stock
OF Millinery goods, now in store, to the ex-
animation Of our ladies.
Jos. II. WARRINGTON,
April l4-tf I'll Market ST.
PHlMR Hickory AND OAK WooD.-Just re-
eeiVed lot of Dry Hickory and Oak Wood.
GEo. w. BUsH,
april lO-lm. French Street Wharf.
JOSEPH II CLouD, gives instruction in Music
and Wax Flowers at the residences of the pupils
| Apply at No. $40 Jefferson Street, Wilmington
! Orders may be left at Prof Grobe's Music Store
Institute Building. [april 10. u