Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-07-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

at new Castle, on Wednesday Afternoon, the 18th |
inst, by which he lost his right eye. He WAS
looking at the men casting some article, when |
from some reason the molten metal few, part Of |
it striking him in the right eye, depriving him |
Of sight.
Major +. b. Warner Paymasler in charge of |
Station, Wilmington, Del, has been promoted |
to the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel.
Capt. Edwin Wilmer has been released and |
returned to his home in this city, on Saturday
evening last.
The New York Tribune of Tuesday, says -.
"Col. W. Hemphill Jones of the Treasury Depart.
tnent is at the Astor House with his family. |
Col Jones is a Delaware UniOnisi of distinction,
who has long been in the public service. II was
to Col. Jones, while at New Orleans, on special
duty in the Spring of 1861, that Ger. Dix sent
the famous dispatch, If any one attempts to
haul down the American flag, shoot him on the
spot"
Capt. Gallagher sold at public sale on Monday
and Tuesday last, the shedding at Camp Dupont,
Brandywine Springs, and Camp Smithers,
Brandywine Hundred.
The remains of Mrs. John Ross, we're inferred
in this city, on Monday last.
CApt Joshua s. Valentine, advertises in
another column, that certificate No. &c for lot
AZ, section 3, in the Wilmington and BrRndyWine
Cemetery, has been lost or misad and appli-
cation has been made to the Company for a
writer in the Republican suggests that the
lot now occupied as the Tilton Hospital be
purchased for public square.
A communication in the Republican, signed,
IA Citizen, proposes Samuel Bddle, Esq, as
a candidate for Mayor, at the coming election.
Two young men ran foot race on the causeWay,
one evening last week, for wager Of SIG. One
Of them gave out before accomplishing the mile,
falling completely exhausted, and the other
| nQrria1 of tho nriga Tina ai - mis-
Mr.. Broomall, of Stanton, had narrow
escape from death last Tuesday evening. He
was on his way home from this city, when the
storm came up and took refuge under q large
gum tree in Folly woods on the roadside. The
Lightning struck the tree shattering it somewhat
and slightly stunning him. Luckily be was a
few feet from the tree and thus escaped
sudden death.
The barn ofz. Faiyre on the property occupied
by Maris H Fredd, near Centreyille, was
struck by lightning last Tuesday evening, and
considerably damaged. The bolt entered at the
comb Of the roof, aud passed down the rAfters
on each side, scattering the shingles in various
directions. On the east side it followed the
corner Of the barn ripping the boards aud
drawing the heads Of wheat through the cracks
On the west side 1t followed the water spout to
the ground. Mr.. Fredd was looking ct the barn
at the time, aud hastily ran out through the
rain in order 10 save his wagon, carriage, &C.,
. but luckily the electricity did not ignite and the
only damage sustained was the splitting OF the
! Several trees in the vicinity were blown down,
and the corn was considerably prOstFRted by the
wind and rain.
W. T. Allrich was elected member Of the
Board Of Education, at its last meeting, from
the Fifth Ward.
1t is stated that Joseph Hayes who WAS cou.
, vcted at the last term Of the Court 81 New
| flaatip nf plaQlnU tho hnrap n Jnhu I Rlinn ~
Cbrstana Hundred, and sentenced to pay $3.50
restitution money aud to be whipped &c., was
discharged from prison about the first Of June,
by order OF Judge Wootten.
Miss NJ. A. Lee has resigned the position Of
A., Principal Of Public School No. T. on account Of
: failing health.
r Mrs. Convers, residing in Fawn street
: below Oxford, Philadelphia, gave birth to three
children on Tuesday last. They are all girls
and their aggregate weight is niasteen pOundl
i and half. The mother and babes ays dOiul
we'll.
ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MRcHANIos.
The Annual Session Of the State Council Of Del
p aware, Order Of United American Mechanics
d was held in this city on Wednesday evening
last The reports Of the subordinate Council
IL show the order to be 10 prosperous condition
,r in Delaware. Considerable business, of interes
10 the fraternity was transacted. The election
Of officers took place aud resulted in the ohoic
u Of the following named gentemen:-
S. G., Francis Walker.
= &. VIC, Jabez s. Nicholson.
- S. C. g., James c. Pierson.
S. C. T., Amor c. Mitchell.
'e S. C. L., James France,
S. c. E., Washington Lake.
i S. C. p, Isaac J. Nicholson.
u Rep. to N. c., W. W. Jsnyier.
ut Trustees-I ]. Nicholson, John Walker, W
" B. Hyland, j. 8. Nicholson, Francis Walker,
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MRs.-The Annun
meeting of the Great Council of Delaware, I'm
u proved Order Of Red Men, took place in thei
v Hall, in this city, on Monday evening last. Th
election of officers took place and resulted in III
le choice Of the following named gsptlemen:-
ly @. g., Edwin Hirst.
G. 8. S., Adolph Kirn.
@. j. S Wm. q. Meredith.
ed g. c. Of H., Joshua Maris.
no @. X. of W., Joseph Pyle.
~ G. p, Leonard c. Fnller.
r Representatives to Great Council of the Uni
ted States Joshua AIaris, w. MoFarlan ant
John Ferenbaeh
m MISTAKEN CHARITY-A case Of mistake
charity, which occurred at the Continental Hotel
id Philadelphia, on Tuesday afternoon. is worth,
of notice, says The Pres. 1t imparts Wha
may be considered a practical exemplifcation O
er departing from an old adage, that ga maj
i, should not be judged from his outward appear
ance." Sin may be plated with gold; Virtu
i'd may be cothOi in rags ; but it is not usual t
as find wealthy man in the ragged habilimeut
thus ascribe1 to virtue. 1t seems that ricl
- man, who looks more ike a mendicant thai
ia anything else, was seated ia the Continental
near the cgar-stand. He was tired, or appeAre
to be so, and he sat there with his old beave
,d hat between his knees To the casual viuitor b
Looked like n beUgar ailenfIu an1ietftao .ir
w His position, und the manner 10 which he he'll
es his shocking bad" hat, indicated psnury, an,
4 therefore excited the eommiseraton Of those Uh
~ knew him not. Presently a young gentlemai
N passed along, and, 10 the kindness Of his heart
-, dropped ten-cent note into the hat.
," The old man instantly sprang from the chair
i and seiTlng the young man by the throat
- | exclaimed:
ado you wish 10 insult me !"
A "0f course not, cir simply desired to exten,
~ little charity to you" replied the giver.
"Charty, ha III give you charity" replie
o the indignant old man, and then struck hin on
or two bloss with q cane.
Parties interfered, aud while the etsritably
II disposed individual was explaining the affair III
l. old man disappeared.
g EXCURSION TO PEEEsGRoyE.-The sabbatl
@ Schools connected with the Union M. z. Churcl
-, maae IN excursion to PennsgroTe yesterday
=" lne managers had engaged the ateambos
h Ellen Hetty, TO be here at seven o'clock for th,
purpose OF going to Tacony. The excursionist
repaired TO the wharf in the morning, expecting
O 20 md the Beat ready to take them, but were
disappointed. After waiting sometimn effort,
J were made to learn the reason Of The mon.
K appearance Of the STEAMER but without suoees-
= and finally between nine sod ten o'clock nv
"union," Capt Haycock, was chartered. and
started with the schools for PennsRrove. AZ