Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPIToAE OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MAT
aTERa.-lhOs W. Jones, of the 9Th Del Vols
< who was wounded in battle near Richmond, an,
died in Washington on Sunday night last, wa
buried yesterday morning from lis late re.
dence in this city.
d roll Of notes containing S2l so was lost il
this city on Monday last. The finder will re
fceive five dollars reward by leaving it at thi
oiics.
THE WILMINGTON PREsIYTERT met in the Cen
stral Presbyteron church on Tuesday evening
last, at " O'clock, and was opened with a ser,
mon by Rev. John W. Mears, editor of Ia,
8"American presbyterian," +" on the text, Behol.
the days come that the plowmau shall overtak,
y the reaper, and the tresder of grapes him ,ha
soweth seed. Amos 9, 13.
After sermon the business Of the Preshyteri
was commenced by the election of Rev l.. G
Z Lockwood as moderator, and kevs. b. Ii. En-,
erson and VIM. H. Edwards, clerks
& Rev. Mr.. Wiswe announced that in aooor
ance with the recommendation OF the aotinl
Secretary of State, public services appropriat
to the occasion would be held at II O'Clock, M.
on Wednesday.
Rev Mr.. Aikman read the minutes Of previou
meetings Of the Presbytery, and reported tht
order Of exercises for the sessions of Wednesda,
and Thursday. Adjourned with prayer anc
benedicton by the moderator.
4 The Presbytery met at nine o'clock on Wed
nesday morning and spent half an hour in deyo-
ational exercises, after which the regular order oil
business was taken up. At IL O'Clock adjourned
to the audience room, where appropriate SER
vices were opened by solemn voluntary on the
organ, followed by an anthem from the choir.
Prayers were offered by Revs. j. G. Hammer
Dr.. Patton, and VIM Altman. Revs. II. G.
Gaylord, John W. Mears, and Geo Hood dev
sered addresses which were listened to by the
large audience with deep and fearful interest.
AT the conclusion of the services the choir
Gang in excellent taste hymn, Thy will be
done" Rev. D. Il. Emerson preached in the
evening.
The Presbytery continued it's session yes.
|terday, and business of interest TO the church
was transacted.
ARRHsTED.-0n Wednesday last, a guard
under the command Of Capt. Thomas M. Wenie
repaired to Middletown, aud arrested a man
named John a. Cranor. 1t is alleged that when
lCranor heard OF the death OF President Lincoln
be went out in front Of the hotel kept by him
and MIR: Davis in that place, threw up his hat
aud declared that IT was the best news he had
heard for four years, aud making use of horrid
oath. exclaimed that be should have been as
sassnaied long ago. and he would like to have
his body for soap grease. Cranor was,charged
last fall with having made use of treasouable
language, and Capt Wene made an effort tol
arrest him, but he fed, and but short time
since returned home. He stands good chance.
f the charges are sustained, of spending theI
summer at Fort Delaware
Capt. Wenie, last Sunday evening, arrested al
man named Charles Lee a!iqs Charles Lets Hel
called at Drug store in this city, and in theI
course Of conversation in reference 10 the as
aatn of tha De-,
was glad Mr. Lincoln was dead He also assert
ed that Booth had informed him, while all
Arlington Heights some time since, of his in
tention TO take the Presidents life. lie was
held for future investigation, and is now amue-
lug himself with ball and chain II his leg,
soldier at tue IiitOn Hospital, belOngiDg to /
the Fifteenth New York Heavy ARTILLERY. named
p. A. Kelley, oil the reception of the news oil
Mr.. Lincolns assassination expressed greatE
qualification at the sad event lie was arrested /
and is now in the custody of Capt. Wenie With
. ball and chain to his leg.
THE WHRRRBoUrs oF JEFF DAvIs.-At thef
present time, the great question that engrosses
public attention is Where is the celebrated
traitor, JEFF. Davis? While we cannot suswers
that query, we tell our citizens that if they
wish to sec the finest assortment of CLOTHS
caeimeres and vestings, suitable for the season.
u pe iouhu III tnl5 market, which will beR
made up IN the most fashionable style, OF low K
prices, they should call at the establishment All
]. II. Muhlhausen, No. AIS King street, in this
city. Mr.. Muhlhausen will give entire satisfac. Z
ton both as to the quality of the goods and
style and it.
No DRARr.-There has been much said about
the draft, aud gentlemen have been afraid 10
purchase goods. Now is tue proper time TO I
,an and examine the we'll selected stock oil
Cloths, Cassmeres and Coatings for Spring aud !
Summer wear at j. Ii. Mulhauseu's, Merehants
Tailor, No. 4l6 King street, before purchasing
elsewhere.
FlvE DOLLARS REwARD.-Was lost On Mon
lay last in this city, small roll Of notes, con-
aiming $2l.60. The above reware will be paid
o any person finding the same, by leaving (. al !
he office Of the journal and Statesman. 4
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