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

SOLDIER ROBBED.-On Tuesday last, Charles
SWede, who was private in the Fourth Della
ware Volunteers, but was transferred to the LIST
Delaware, was paid of, and the same night
came TO this city, where be met three OF his com.
pAnions who formerly belonged to the Fourth
Delaware, named Paul Jaquett, John Walker,
and John Pitzsimmons. He had a carpet bag
containing two hundred dollars, in fiiy-lollar
notes. He asked these men to show him safe
place to deposit his carpet bag, and they took
him to George Ogle's hotel and restaurant, in
Shipley street, above Fourth. He left the bag
with the bartender, John Salade, and went
away with the men named above. About an
hour afterwards they separated, when Walker
returned to the hotel, called for the carpet bag,
telling the bar lender he had been sent for il by
Swede, and took it away After brief absense,
however, he took it back and gave 1t to the bar
tender. When the owner called for the bag, be
opened it in the presence of Salade, and discov-
cred that the money was gone. He Immediately
went to the City Hall and took measures to have
Walker arrested. Police Officer Wingate went u
search Of the accused, whom he found and
lodged In the City Hall cells. lie had hearing
before Mayor Maris on Wednesday evening,
when MIR. Strimple testified that he had changed
a hfty-dollar note for Walker that evening. On
searching him when brought to the station.
house, however, no money was foundlpn bis
person. The case was not decided, but Walker
was committed for further hearing
PoLloE AFFAIRs.-The following cases have
been decided by Mayor Maris -
July lS.-John Boyoe was arrested by officer
Cummins on the charge Of disorderly conduct
He paid the costs and was discharged.
Charles Banning was arrested by officer Win
gate, on the charge Of permitting water to run
from his roof on adjoining property. lie was
6ned S5 and costs.
July lO.-LeWis Raymond was arrested by
oficer Christy, on the charge of making threats
against Patrick Holland. He was held in 5000
to keep the peace.
John Lawson, arrested by officer Buck for
making threats against James Strimple. Fined
6O cents and costs, and bound over 10 the sum
OF $2UO to keep the peace.
John Kennedy, arrested by officer Buck, for
disorderly conduct and breaking glass. He was
let on BY paying costs and damages.
Patrick McClusky, arrested by officer Heal,
for drunkenness. Fined so cents aud costs
July 2O.-John IL. Collins, arrested by officer
Wingate, for intoxication and disturbing the
peace. Discharged by paying the costs
~ i. hogerson, arrested by officer Wingate,
for intoxicatiOn. Fined so cents and costs.
Daniel Talley, arrested by officer Buck, for
intoxieation. Fined 90 cents and costs.
Michael }. Brieu, arrested by officer Jones' for
intoHication. Fined SO cents and costs.
Excursions TO PRNEssRovE.-The Steamboat
John Grithth, Captain Haycock, makes excur-
slonp TO Pennsgrove, N. j. every Tuesday.
Wednesday. Friday and Saturday leaving
Wilmington At A. NJ, and p. NJ, and return
ing leaving Pennsgrove at half-past 9 A. NJ,
ana II M Fare for the excursion 80 cents ;
children under 10 half-price. These excursions
afford our citizens an opportunity to take a
healthtul and invigOrating trip, at small expense
and without the loss of much time.
Excursion FROM SALEM. N. ia large
number OF the citizens Of Salem, N. j., made an
excursion to this city, on Tuesday last, in the
steamboat Major Reybold. They spent the jsv
10 pleasant and agreeable manner, visiting the
brandywine and other places Of resort in The
suburbs OF Wilmington. They returned home
at an early hour in the evening.
AoeUITrHD.-The trial Of Lieut.. John
Black, OF the list Delaware Cavalry, before
court Martial in Baltimore, terminated ON
frlaay last. He was acquitted Of the charges
preferred against him.
a MIssING PAYMAsrER.-A dispatob fror,
Washington states that Robert II. Clark. of ,ls
State, PsymaaLsr in the United States NAVY. il
missing. Important orders are waiting for him
at the Navy Department, but efter careful
Inquiry he cannot be found. Paymaster CLARK
is irnn Milford, Where he practiced medio;ns
before he sntsred the Navy.
CART. WILAHR.-It ia stated that Capt. Edwin
Wilmer, late Provost Marshal Of this State. was
granted pardon with the condition that he
should psy fne Of two thousand dollarS
imposed BY the Court Martial.
sENT TO PoRR DELAWARE. Benton II. Harri.
son, Private Secretary to JEFF Davis, has been
sent to Fort Delaware.