Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-03-03


issues in every respect, aud sasiains It's great
name as the first and best publication ia rhe
country
FRANK LRsLis's MAdAIiNE--The March mum
Der Of Frank Ies.ie's Lady's Magazine aud Ca
zette OF Fashion is on our table II is rich in
embellishments The fashion plates are truly
gorgeous and EXHIBIT in full and accurate
manner what is to lie in vogue AZ the style Of
dress for ladies during tue spring months. Ac-
companying themnre complete Instructions from
the pen of one fully capable o. impartiug infor-
nation on this all important topic. Tho reading
matter will be found highly interesting aul iu-
structive. This is Que uf tho bsst--if not The
very best-magaziues published in this country |
both as regards the fashions aul its literary |
character.
Ladies' Hats.
The largest assortment at CHARLES OAKFbRD &sONs, |
Continental uOtel, Phia1elphla
Bible PRESERVATION. Wednesday even
ing last the ladies' Of Wilmington presented |
magnificent Bible to Delaware Council No .
Order Of United American Mech lnios The GER
emonies took place at their hail. corner Of Fifth
aud Markets streets. II was present ed on be-
half Of the donors by the Rev J. A. Drnde, in
an interesting aud eloquent address, which was
responded to by W. Is. llyland on the par, of
the Council. A large number of aides and geu.
tlemen were present. choir unler the ditec-
tion Of Mr. J. D. Aldred, sang several eacred
and patriotic airs during th6 evening iu style
which called forth the highest praise AZ the
conclusion Of the presentation ceremonies tho
company were entertaiued by the Council, and
an hour speat in pleasant and agrsea bic man
ner at the festive board. The Bible is gotten
up in the most elegant Style, aud reflects the
, highest credit on the ladies under whose super
vision it was purchased
IMPORTANT CAPruRE.-On Wednesday evening
last about O'Clock, Captain David Wingate
/ marched force Of police from the City Hall to
the railroad below Pine street, to an empty stable
belonging to MIR. Fox, where q number Of boys
9 had been gathering and holding concerts. 1t mp
= pears that some Of the citizens were annoyed BY
these boys, and they entered complaint to the
Mayor. Capt Wingnie surrounded tue building
. with bis forces and then ordered one Of nen
. to go ia. AS the police entered they wero 10
the act Of performing the piece entitled " llliam
IS Tell The spectators aud actore began 10 toams
per in every direction Some juupel out Of
II holes aud out OF the dlurs, but were met by the
d outside guards who caught them ut once. AL
d. though quite nHmber Of them escaped Capt.
10 WiDgate succeeded in gathering about so OF
Of them together, when he got piece Of thin rome
= they used for gymuasi purposes, and tiel about
q dozen OF them together and ordered the re-
mainder Of them to fall in the renr, which they
did. A number Of them had their faces backed
for the purpose Of personating negro character,
n The Captain then placed his force around them
n. as guard 80 that none Of them could run OF lie
then marched them up to the City Hall whore
they were imprisoned until about l2 o'clock the
next day. when the Mayor guye thsm taking
to aud let them 60 free.
CoRoSER's ISQuRsT.-on Wednesday last,
Corner Curry held an inquest on the body Of q
man named Thomas Hely, which was found
floating in the river Delaware, about noon Ou
At. Tuesday, near the Holy Oak station, by ClGrk
3" Cloud Mr.. Cloud was out on the river in II
small boat in search Of drift wO d, when he dis
= covered the body floating on the water. lie
- brought it to the shore aud Immediately Cavr
10 information to the Coroner. lie rcpnire ia
Ss Holy Oak but being unable 10 procure jury
at that place be took the evidences OF Mr. Cloud
u and boy who was in the boat with him mud
y caused the body to lie removed to Wilmington,
=. where an inquest was held on Wednesday morn
oA " ing and verdict rendered that he came to hi.
M y. death from causes unknown. On terching the
i'S body Of the deceased papers were found giving
the information that hr resided in Philadelphia,
~ ~ The Coroner sent dispatch to his relatives,
u and reeeisId Guother in reply requesting him
"a to keep the body and that his brother iu- Law
H' would be down in the next train. Iii. brother.
-, in-aw reached this city about three o'clock ant
W W.u at his request DR.. Wilson made port morten
Io examination lie found mark over tho right
struck severe blow with some kind Of heavy
H. missile The body Was taken 10 philadelphia
es for intorment About seventy dollars in money
ii and lumber OF letters aud other papers were
I found on his person. lie leaves . wife and foui
Az children to mourn his fad fate
Gu BEAUTIFUL pICTURUs We were shown a fsg
us days snce by Mr.. + MIonagle, No g33 Market
ue street, two magnificent pictures oae rcpresent-
bv ing Faith in an Greet posture with tho Cros.
~ in the distance II is executed in the finest stylt
w Of the art aud will be much admired for il,
elegance. Another entitled "Mis.ing" Thi.
- represents the body Of 2ouaye lying On ths
ala ground, with the marx Of the fatal bullet on
ra | his forehead, aud tho biooi 0ol!nG from the
Nj Round lie has fought his last iigbr, and thcre
no he lays coli and stiff IN deaths embrace, with
re his full armor on, in secnisd spot where ht
90 had wandered, after the leaden messenger o.
Mt death had pierced his brain lie is reuorted
u among the 'miasipg." II is truthful picture
nv and will make splendid ornament for the wall.
,ra Of the parior We invite readers to cali at
Of the store of Mr. Moaaglo aud cxaniins tbes,
ur beautiful pictures.
rv RELEAsED. Capt J. NJ. Wallace, Of the Third
,p- Delaware Regiment, who was captured Il shoii
,ss time since near Richmond, and has tuce been
T." confined in Libby prison. has been released aud
vis reached our lines
hy THE REV. WI. c, RopEars, the former paste,
are of the First Presbyterian Church OF this city,
on will preach on Sunday morning next, ut hall
eu past 10 o'clock, and in the evening at haif pns
ay O'Clock. cordial invitation TO all to come an,
IN hear him is extended
ort y FATAL ACCIDENTAL laborer, by tie nam,
as Of Collins, wAs last week 90 Injured on the rhil
Ry road that lie died in O day or two afterward. h
the was assisting 10 prope hand car, fell over th
cir crank OH the track aud was run over.
lhe A snooTixo CAsR.-On Saturday a frac,t oe
'J CURED on board Of q vessel at New Castle Del.
during which the mate shot Que Of the seamen
"A The ball entered the forehea aud passed. nroun
oS the head, coming out back Of the ear, Tn
mn. wound though painful was not considered NOR
10 tai.
md AcciDEa7.- brakeman had bis 10, o,,sbo
&C between the cars near Camden. last Tupsds
afternoon, and on being brought to this civ. DR.,
Bush and White were called in and periorme
:, ihO vrSera'lon OF SmPu'a'iou'
To MIssIoNsRs CaIlggTIos Rev George v
est Brindle preached on INTERESTING ssrmon in Uno
el.. NJ. Il. Church last Sabbath morning, when 4 co
lily lection amounting to nearly $500 was taken U
ab- for missionary purposes Tho contribution frO
ry- the Sabbath School will pWcl the amount
about 5000.
LndIes' Furg.
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