Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-22


James W. Clark and Edmund Mcdonald,
on the cars at the depot in this city, on the
charge OF robbing gentleman the night
previous on the Steamer which plies between
Aqua Creek and Washington, taking from
him about one hundred dollars in money
and valuable watch. The prisoners were
conveyed TO the City Hail. whero they had
a hearing before the Mayor. The evidence
being insufficient to hold James w. Clark
and Edmund Mcdonald, they were discharg-
ed Edward Smith was searched and $40
in money, silver watch, Colts Revolver,
and several suits of clothing found in his
possession. He was held for further inves-
tgation. The officer found a gold watch
with piece of gold chain attached lying on
the scat occupied by Smith when arrested.
Smith is well-dressed, fine looking man OF
about twenty-three years of age, and states
that he resides at Buffalo, New York.
Emancipation Celebration. - The colored
people of this city and vicinity will hold
their third grand celebration of tho Emanci-
patton Proclamation of our lamented Presi-
dent, Abraham Lincoln, on Monday, Janu-
airy LIST, 1866. A sermon will be preached in
d. Zion NJ. Il. Church, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
by Rev. Daniel p. Seaton. At half-past one
O'Clock, p. NJ, addresses will be delivered
in the African Union Church. In the oven
William Howard Day, NJ. A., colored
orator. Tickets OF admission to the oration,
90 cents. In view Of the fact that the entire
freedom of the colored race has been con-
summated by the adoption OF tho Constitu-
tional amendment, it is anticipated that this
occasion will bo celebrated with much spirit.
Accident.-On Monday night last, between
10 and II O'Clock, an Englishman named
Thomas Gallagher, puddler in the employ
OF tue Diamond State Iron Company, met
with an accident by which he was badly
burned He was engaged in letting the
cinders out of furnace into en- iron cinder
box The box had piece broken out OF the
side of ii, through which 8 portion of the
material taken from the furnace was leaking
To stop the leak Mr.. Gallagher took o shovel
and threw on the material quantity Of dirt,
which being wet caused an explosion. The
hot material flew In all directions, setting
fire TO Mr. Gallagher's clothing and the wood
work around him. He was burned in all
parts of the body in horrible manner The
employees ran to his relief and afforded him
all the assistance In their power, after which
he was conveyed to his boarding house at
the residence of Mr.. Thomas Davis, In Rob
inson Street, near the Mill, where his iniu-
rles were attended to. He was taken on
Tuesday to the County Hospital, and at last
adyces hopes were entertained of his recove-
r,y, though hewas still lying in critical con
dition.
Chridmds Services at ST. John's - On
Christmas Eve Sunday at II 40 p. M. On
Christmas Day at 8 A. NJ (with carols, &C. ,
10 10 A. NJ, and Z 80 p NJ. Sermon by
bishop Lee in the evening. The Sunday
school Festival will be on Holy Innocents'
Day (Ihursday, tho 2sth inst at 6 p. NJ,
IA nj a
doubt not, will look very handsome in its
Christmas greens, and the services be rem
drred with great solemnity.
Annirersdry--Th tenth anniversary of
the Sabbath Schools of the Central Presby-
terlan Church, will be held next Sabbath af-
lernoon, commencing at two o'clock
Hoiiday Presents. - Mrs. LuG, No. 106
West Seventh Street, in this city, invites the
attention of the public, TO her large and
splendid assortment of goods suitable for
Holiday Presents. Among other things she
has for sale, Gloves, Dolls, an excellent va
rciy of Toys, &c. The ladies should be suro
to give her a call.
" yoR rant TO find n good assortment of
Chllslmas goods cheap, call at Cheap Johns,
5O6 Market Street. Branch store, Market
Street, 3d door below the Railroad, Chester
Penn
Now we want you all to know,
Just the very place to go,
To get your Collars, Scarfs or Stocks,
Understands and Drawers and Socks,
Suspcnders, llandkerchiefs, Cravats,
Neck-Tics, Muiilers and Shirts,
Wristlets, Gloves and all such things,
Known as Gentemen's Furnishings
'Iis TO Five Hundred Seventeen
Market, Fifth and Sixth between,
Right opposite the City Hall,
A most convenient place to call.
There is no spot between the Poles,
Better to buy those things than CoLE's
Boots and Shoss.-We invite the attention
OF our readers to the large and well selected
stock Of Boots and Shoes, to be found AT the
store of G. A. StOwell & Brother, southwest
corner Of Third and Market streets, in this
city. Ladies' Gentlemen, Misses and Child
rem can purchase the most elegant articles,
at extremely low prices. These gentlemen
are polite and obliging to customers and
will take pleasure in showing their stock 10
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Lidts, Cups and Trunks--our readers will
find AN excellent assortment of Hats, Cans
and Trunks, at the store of G. A. Stowell &
Brother, South East corner of Third and
Market Streets, in this city, which they arc
selling at prices to suit the times. Their hats
and caps are got up in the latest styles, and
finished in the best possible manner Call
and examine their stock before purchasing
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