Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-08-15

DIsAPPRARAHcE-Curtis son Of O. W. Haven,
Printer, residing in MadiBon street, near 7th,
from his home on Sunday morning
last about half-past ten O'Clock, since which
time nothing has been heard of him. He is
about ten years DID, medium height, light COM
plexion, straight nose, and dark hair. He had
on suit of dark clothes and light Jockey hat,
with stiff narrow brim, when be went away. Any
information 10 relation TO his whereabouts will
be thankfully received by bis distressed parents.
TuE PRAISE OF ZIoE.-We have received from
the publishers Mason Brothers, New York, q
new book entitled "The Praise Of Zion," con.
tanning collection Of music for singing schools,
choirs and musical conventions consisting Of q
system Of musical notation variety of exercises
and glees for singing schools; an extensive
collection Of Hymn tunes, and large assortment
Of sentences, anthems and chants, by Solou
Wilder and Frederic s. Davenport. The work
Is gotten up in good style, much time and labor
has been epent in it's preparation, and the
publishers present il to the public with a
confident hope that it will meet with kind
reception. We bespeak for it an extensive
circulation in this State among the admirers of
vocal music.
SrABBIK0 AFFAIR-We learn that colored
man named William Knselow, was attacked by
three white men named John Mccormick, Joseph
Mccormick aud another, whose name is unknown,
on the public road near ST. Georges, on Wed.
nesday night last between eight and nine O'Clock,
and stabbed in the left thigh, abdomen aud
under the left eye He was brought to the
Aims House in this city, where he was lying, at
last accounts, in a very critical condition War
rants have been issued for the apprehension OF
the assaulting party, but no arrests had yet
been made at last adyices. KinseloW is said
to be quiet inoifensive man, and the attack
was entirely unprovoked on his part. The cut
in the abdomen was Of such terrible character
that his entrails protruded from the wound.
Kinselow is Of the opinion that it was the un-
known man who stabbed him. He is under
the care of DR.. J. P, Wales, Of this city.
ELEoTRIc PRANKs.-The Dover DelGvarean Of
Saturday says during the storm on last Sat
urday afternoon the electric fluid got aboard the
telegraph wire between here and Smyrna, and
passing south melted all the telegrsphic instru.
ments on the line. The operator at Dover had
his hand on his instrument at the time and re-
ceiyed a severe shock. An extra train on Sum
day brought down fresh instruments and the
line was in working order as far down as Sails
bury, Nd, the terminus Of the railroad.
DEATn OF DR. JAMES CouPRR.-Dr. James
Couper, died suddenly at his residence, In New
Castle, on Saturday night last He went to bed
In tue enjoyment OF his usual health, and died in
few hours afterwards. He was much respect.
ed by all who knew him, and his sudden demise
has cast gloom over the community in which
he lived.
ARRIvED.-The propeller Colonel Ruoker,
reached Washington from this city, on Wednesday
last.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. r.-Delaware
har ola
amounting to $3,0l920, for money disbursed 10
arming, equiping, paying and Transporting
troops during the Rebellion, which the Secretary
OF the Treasury 10 authorized to pay to tue
Governor Of the State, or his authorized agent
USIos MEETISo. THE members Of the Union
party are requested 10 meet at the City Hall,
next Saturday evening, the 18th inst, at seven
o'clock, to select judges to hold the nomination
election for The several candidates to be supported
at the coming city election.
MANY vOTERs.
FoR SALE.-Mr. Washington Jones offers bis
handsome dwelling, No. 604 French street, for
sale. 1t is well worthy of the attention of any
person desiring to purchase an elegant residence
EDuoATIosAL.-At a special meeting of the
Board Of Public Education, held on Saturday
last, the Rev. Leighton Coleman was appointed
delegate to the National Teachers Convention
which assemblies In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
tomorrow.
SUSSEX County MATTERs.-We copy th,
Following items from the Georgetown Union OIL
friday
The Railroad "A report was current here OIL
Tuesday last that the Port Deposit and Colum-
bia Railroad was about to contract to compleu
the junction and Breakwater Il. II. TO Lewes
We know nothing as to how much reliance is tt
be placed on the rumor.
in and for this county sits in this place On
Tuesday the 18th day Of September next.
Negro Sold "A negro whose name we did not
learn was sold for debt for tho term Of seven
years, at the Jail door in this place on Tuesday
last he brought S64. We think such "pro-
perty" is rather tcklsh investment in times
like these, for when tho constitutional Amend.
meut is adopted we think the purchasers title
will not be worth much, for it declares that
thereafter slavery or involuntary servitude shall
not exist except as a punishment for crime" and
getting in debt is We believe not accounted u
crime by the laws of this State.
Fatal AccidenL- learn that Thomas Marsh
son Of DR.. Marsh of Lewes and Rehobeth Hid
was knocked eft a vessel in the Delaware River,
near Delaware CITY by the swing of the boom,
on Tuesday lst inst. and drowned His body
was recovered. We believe this is the same
person Of whom the Wilmington papers spoke,
of as having been drowned of New Castle. 1t
may be the accident occurred there but the in
formation we received stated that it occurred OF
Delaware City.
Camp Aeeting.-A camp meeting will be held
near sharptown, Nd, to commence on Friday,
August IL.
BAD CONDUCT We are informed that on
Thursday evening last, little son of j. Krauspe,
was playing in front Of his fathers residence in
Linn street. between Orange and Tatnall, and
sixth and Seventh, with a blow-pipe. He had
1t in his mouth, when another boy much larger
came along and maliciousy struck the pipe
driving it into the roof of young Krauspes
mouth, cutting it in dreadful manner. Such
copduct is very reprehensible aud should be
punished severely.
Nor CAsDiDATE.-We are requested to say
that Edward Darlington will not be a candidate
for City Treasurer at the coming nomination
election of the Union party.