Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-07-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

a6os hhmeu ShihtH w. SUI VI Wllllhm D. Mulltui
OF Delaware City, in this county, was drowned,
while, with other boys, he was bathing in large
drain ditch, which empties into the Delaware
river just above said town. His body WAS re-
covered by diver about on hour after the
accident. The corpse was inferred in the NJ. L.
burial ground on Sunday afternoon last
Some villain entered the pasture Of Joseph
killgore in Newport, on last Monday morning
about o'clock, and was leading his horse out
Of the gate, when the noise attracted the atten-
uon Of his daughter, who going TO the window,
called the horse by name, when the thief ran.
The alarm was given, but before Mr.. killgore
could get down stairs, the fellow escaped
The Second Baptist Church OF this city, have
extended call to the Rev W. II. X. Marsh, Of
Blockley, Philadelphia, and it is generally
understood that be will accept the same. He
preached in the church about two weeks ago,
and gave very general satisfaction.
A STATED MEETIHa of the Delaware Horticul-
tural Society was held July l9, 1866 In the
absence of the President, VIM Tatnall WAS called
to the chair. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The Secretary reported he had obtained the
use of the Institute Hall, for the autumnal ex-
hibiton on the llth, 18th, 18th, and l4th days
Of September
The Committee for establishing premiums
reported the premium schedule ready for dis
tribution.
On motion of s. NJ. Harrington, Jr., q COM
mitee of three was appointed to prepare cir
cular to be sent to the members Of the society,
to notify them that no dues will be required for
the present year, aud to request them to take an
active interest in the exhibition to be held in the
month of September.
The chair appointed S. NJ. Harrington, Jr.,
Rev. L. Coleman and G. W. Vernon said com.
mittee.
The following persons were elected members
OF the Society: John R. Bringhurst, Chas. Nj.
Tatnall, john p. Gills, Jr., G. C. Febger, j. II.
Warrington, Henry B. Richardson, Leander F.
Riddle, DR.. David W. Mauli, Samuel W. Mo-
Caulley, Joseph II. Cloud and ]. W. Stapl0r.
| On motion adjourned.
WILLIAM CANBY, Secretary.
TAYLoR's AoADENY.-The ninth scholastic
year of I. C. Taylor's Scientific and Commercial
Academy, corner of Eighth and Wollaston sts.,
in this city, will commence on the 4h Of Sep
temher next. The course Of instruction at this
Academy is eminenty practical being adapted
to Illustrate as far as can be done in the school
room, practical business. Students wishing to
pursue course of instruction 10 Book keeping
and Commercial Accounts, without taking up
other branches, can do SO II property qualified.
This is one Of the best educational institutions
in the city, and we commend it to those having
sons or wards to educate, as worthy Of their at
tention.
DRMoRRsT's ILLUSTRATED MIRRoR OF FASH
IoNs.-The August number OF Democrats Mir
ror Of Fashions is on our table. 1t is psrticu-
larly attractive. In an artistic view, the fashion
plates are superb, besides being Of immonse
value to the ladies, as exhibiting the styles Of
dress to be worn in August. Several patterns
accompany it, which far exceed in value the
price Of the book. Besides all this, it contains
several excellent stories, and a number Of lite
rary articles which will be read with interest
For the parlOr aud drawing room il has few
equals and no superior.
ALLEN & NEEDLES FERTILIZERS will bl
seen by an advertisement in another column
that the price of Allen & Needles Superphos
ph ue Of Lime has been reduced from sixty L
fifty dollars per 2 900 lbs. Their Fertilizer hat
also been reduced from forty to thirty-fve dol
ars. These are among the best manures nov
offered to the public, and will afford our farmerl
, an opportunity to improve their lands at Low
4 price.
FLOUR FEED AND GnAIN sroRE.-We direc
E the especial attention of our readers to lhi
advertisement of Wm. H. CloWard, in another
B column. 1t will be seen that Mr.. Cloward hal
f opened a Flour, Feed and Grain Store il
Second street, between Tatnall and West streets
G lie keeps constantly on hand the best brands oil
q Flour, also, Yellow Corn Meal, Mill Feed, Corn
Oats, Middlings, 0at Meal, Cracked Corn
5 Screenings, 30. We take pleasure in recon-
s mending him to the support of the public
f The SEVEN THIRTY LoAN-Messrs. r. r
f Robinson & Co., corner of Fourth aud Marke
- streets. in this city, on Tuesday last, received
subscriptions for 100000 CT the Seven Thirty
Loan. During the last few years this firm hal
been very successful in the sale Of loans Offered
by the Government, and through their efforii
have done much to assist the government, in az
essential particular, in crushing out the rebellion
, EXERCISES At No. 4.-Tbe closing exercises a
Public School No. 4, on yesterday, we're Of I
very interesting character, consisting of recita-
p tions, reading and singing by the pupils, ant
addresses by Rev Mr.. Coleman aud Mr. Vernon
members of the Board of Public Education
. Quite number of the friends of the school were
present, and expressed themselves highly prati-
e fed with the proceedings We are pleased tc
know that tae number OF children remaining tC
the end of the session is considerably larger thar
during former yeare. Part of this result ia at
} tributoble no doubt, to the stringent manner in
which the rules for punctuai attendance have
been lately carried out rules which, though
} they may seem in certain instances to beal
rather heavily, have yet in the main been pro-
; ductye of much benefit to oil the schools.
DAsrARDLY AcT.-For some time past. a CO.
lored man, named Charles Lockmhn, has kent A
] stand at the corner Of French and Water sta
where he disposed of ice cream, cakes, g., on
Wednesday afternoon, the 18th New York Reei.
ment reached the depot on their way home,
when the cars stopped, some twelve Of the mem
6ers jumped of the train, picked up q can OF ice
cream belonging to Lockman, and took it in the
{ cars. They then returned and beat Lockman in
a shocking manner. They also assaulted auo-
ther colored men, and little fellow who follows
; the avocaton Of boot black, after which thev
, went back to their sests in the cars. Such con.
duct is reprehensible and untscoming, aud mea-
sures should be taken, while troops are passing
through our city, to prevent the recurrence Of 4
similar disgraceful scene. By this act Lockman
has had his property destroyed without apy
hopes Of q remuneration.
CoRoEER's ISoUEsr.--Coroner Curry held an
inquest yesterday morning, about mile this
: side Of CaymOnt station, on the body Of a SOL
' der, Sd Sergeant in Company G, sixth New
Hampshire Veteran Volunteers, named VIM. D.
ANGEL, He was found lying on the railroad.
he fell from the train during the night previous.
While on his way home with his regiment He
had Two severe cuts on his head, one OF which
on the temple, 1t is supposed produced his death
The Jury rendered a verdict " That the deceased
came to his death from injuries received by fall
ing from railroad car in motion, at the SPOT
where his body vas found" His remains Wers
brought to the giltoa Hospital, in tbIs oitv
They will be inferred in Tho Wilmington and
Brandypine Cemetery to-day.
DIvrDHND.-The Directors Of The Wiiu,DstoD
Coal Gas Company, have declared dividend II
first Of August.