Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-11-28


non 10 recover against defendant, who wai
a Minister of the Methodist Church, ant
apoui eighty years old, a penalty of fifty
pounds under the old act of Assembly O
i7Ol, for performing the marriage ceremony
between parties one, and in point of fact,
both OF whom were under age. The daughter
OF plalntif was one Of the parties and was
nut eighteen years of age. Her husband
was less than twcnty-one. AT the conclusion
of the evidence and the argument of counsel
the case went TO the jury under the charge
ol the Judge, and the Court adjourned till
saturday. 1t seems the jury remained to-
gelherall night, being unable to agree upon
a verdict During the night however, Mr.
Barns, the defendant, died suddenly, and
tlial TACT being communicated to the Court
nc Jury, who, it is stated, stood eleven in
iaNor OF plantiii and one for the defendant,
were discharged from the further consider
alon oil the case. If, however, the jury had
during the plight agreed upon and sealed
ihelr verdict and then separated, it would
nave been nullity for verdict could not
he recorded against dead man. Mr.. Barns
liad been In attendance during the trial of
me case, and seemedtO be in his usual health.
The following are the particulars ofhis death:
lhe deceased had for some time past charge
OF congregation worshiping at Bristol, Pa
IN company with his son, while walking
along Walnut street, on Friday evening he
tell, from an attack of vertigo, and became
illsensiblc, IN which state he continued until
denlh took place lie was removed TO the
residence Of j. W. Griggle, ESQ, No. 1920
Walnut street. where he died, about the
Lour stated above. The deceased was a
patriotic preacher, and one of the most sue
cessinl in the Methodist Church in bringing
sinners TO repentance. Mr. Barns was the
stationed minister at the Union NJ i. Church
IN TINS city, few years ago lie was much
respected by all who knew him, and his
death Will be universally regretted.
Interesting 1oncen.-Wc wish to call at.
ienilon to the concert to be given by the
chliuren OF st. Paul's Infant Sunday School.
on thursday next, Nov. aOth, at u p. NJ
ne programme promises Il delightful enter.
talnment Tcnnysons charming cradle
song, "What does Little Birdie say?" will
ne gwen by group OF the smallest song
slers, while the merry "Boh O'Iinkums''
VIII be very apt to provoke a smile, that will
pc chased away by the touching melody of
Little Red Riding Hood. " There will be
the plaintiyc song of "The Child's Dream u
with the voices Of all the little folks flowing
forth in the Cooling SPRING" besides q
number of other good things. Tickets 25
cents
Dela@dre Historical society-Special Meet
MH-A special meeting of the Delaware
historical Society will be held on this (Tues-
aay) evening, 2Sth inst, in the Scientific
Lecture Room of the Wilmington Institute
keV VIM Aikman will read paper on the |
history of the Hanover Street Church. post |
pohcd al the request of the Society on fl |
previous occasion. The paper covering the |
history of the Presbyterian Church in this |
Guy anu vicinity, Tor more than century. |
VIII be null of interest The public generally |
are invited TO attend,
'S,tg"or BHts,-E Everybody will be pleased
TO learn that SignOr Bliiz the great Mngi
cian and Nentriloquist, will give four of Ills
inlnllable entertainments al the Institute
Ian, ON Friday, Saturday, Monday and
uesday evenings, December lst, I'll, Hh
ana 9th, and grand day exhibition on Sa.
inrday afternoon at three O'Clock. Besides
ms performances in Magic and Ventrilo-
qulsm, the Signor will Introduce the Lea ned
Canary Birds, who will go through their
wonderful end astonishing performances
blli] never fails TO amuse and entertain an
and we have no doubt will be
gr'eied by overiiowing houses
Wilmington Institute Leetrre-Tbe fire,
lecture OF the course will be delivered NV hy
Hon. David Paul Brown, of Philadelnbia
on Thursday evening, November 3Oth Sub
lrct: "Slrailord-on- Avon" MIR. Brown ia
Wrii known 10 our citizens as most eloquent
and accomplished advocate. A rare intel.
le''uaI treat may be anticipated
Religjo"s,-Rey George. f. Wiswell will
preaclI in the Rodney Street Chanel. on
o'clock At q
.,,,t' n@g' Iogs, Toys.-A large and well
selected lDt - r,.l,,
CHEAP JonN's, No, 5OG Market 81. -
.SWtdce DcaM,-On Thursday last about
~ " V'''9S' u man named John Reece, died
MY suddenly at tbe residence of John Nc.
i-'Wee' corner OF Fiilh and Spruce Streets,
hoFttM examination of the body, after which
ne Jury rendered verdict that the deceas.
hd came to his death from congestion of thn
brain Reed had served In the army during
ne late rebellion, and was wounded in the
mead. lie also had his arm hurt on Tuesday
.asl, at the Rolling Mill of Adams Il Co. by
beng struck with sledge hammer
fal"t AecidenL-On Friday afternoon last
ABOUT O'Clock, n man named VIM. Mont
55olhery rigger, in the employ of Wode ,S
easter, fell from the mast ofthe schooner
j Atkin, at the ship yard of the Messrs,
! lli.arfiS, loot OF Orange Street, and injured
"l"lHVl 50 severely That he died the same
lNehlhg' Montgomery was upon the mast.
lnou. slNly-three leet high, assisting in rig.
ging me vessel. just about the close of Ills
iay's labor, he from some unknown cause.
iell, ahghtng on his feet, making an linden.
non IN the deck so as to be plainly visible
nc tlen lell back, striking his head with
such iorce rs to iniure IL badly, and render
MN irsensible, lie was conveyed 10 his
residence In Curlett Street, near Church,
WhSre DIS. Maull and Kane were called i'm
IIu attended to the wants of the sufferer
aiv ,e 'Np,reu about = O'Clock. lie leaves n
wlie and three children to mourn his loss.
Cecil County Mattcrs.-We copv tho fol-
lowing items from the Elkton Viii of Satur.
For the past two weeks reports have
pccil III circulation of the existence of
hand OF desneradoes, who lurk in the
woods and secret hiding places alone ti,o
laliroad between this place and Newark
ready al all times To attack and roh norso,,s
walking the road, and steal anv and cver,
lhng ron the people of the surronndir,,
country. Intelligence has reached ms of lie
robbery OF several persons recently wbo
were walking the Railroad on their wov ~
Llklon, nut whose names and the particn.
n'rs oi u. lhe case we failed to learn. 1t was
ohly last sunday afternoon that three Ran
road employees were travelling Tho road frar,,
Newark TO Elklon, and when short dis
lance below ASH bridge, were ponneed mon r,rS,
ny live desperadoes, knocked down and roh
bed and forced to return from W .,encc tbn,,
rame. II is about time some attention 'uvy w:s
being paid to this band of robbers md ,roS, ""S
layers, by the proper authorities. and tIn
sooner The better. Ifallowed TO 90 on mncb
longer they will become so hardened in their
'rlmes mat thoy will not stop TO throw off
tf,t t,t,N !
helish profession. 'i''ii
A wild eat three fnot md ,o,,