Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-05

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nc was greeted with large and respectabl
audiences, who were delighted with the er
tertainmonts He has many new and n,
tonishing magical feats, and his ventrilooui,
performances are equally extraordinary an
amusing. The trained birds are a marke
feature of the exhibition, performing feat
winch astonish every heholder The Signo
WIZ give his last entertainment this evening
~ LIS is seldom that performer appears befor
Wllmingtonians, that can attract such lare
audiences as Blitz. We believe that if h
were to stay for weeks he would cortinu
70 meet with the same success that has at
Tended him during the past few doys. Ev
cry one IS pleased, and there is nothing IL
What ne does to give offence to any person
Our citizens should not fail to 20 and Sc,
MN THIS evening. Not only does Signol
Bltz stand at the head and front Of his pro
iession as performer of unsurpassed ability,
Dut ne also commands the respect and esteem
OF his fellows in private life as gentleman
OF honorable and exemplary social traits oi
character,
Grand oRcert-The Handel and HAYDN
Society OF this city viii give their fourth
grand Concert, ON Thursday evening next.
IN the Hall of the Wilmington Institute. for
the benefit of the Young Mems Christian
Association. The society will number on
the occasion about one hundred voices and
they will be assisted by Profs. Grobe and
Fulimer. The programme will be composed
OF choice selection of new and popular
chorusses, quartettes, Duets, &c Our citi.
zens should 60 early in order to secure seats
as the Hall will no doubt be filled TO over.
flowing
AdUent aud Thanksgiving Day Services at
". JohnA-During ADVENT. on Mondays
tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS. at 4
I. NJ. On Wednesdays, at u P. NJ, On
Fridays, at 10 A. NJ On THANKsery1So
DAY, at 1880 A. NJ. The ofFertorv at this
latter service is TO he devoted to the p. Z
treedmen's Commission, which was organ.
ized at the recent General Convention.
Summary Of Court Proceedings. - Tho
following cases have been disposed Of since
our last paper
Mahlon Batten u.s. Hannah Bradlev-Ac.
uon to recover $500 damages, penalty for
falling to perform her portion of a contrac,
MRS. Bradley was to rent Mr.. Batten mill
property, and give him possession on the
sot9 OIL march, 1865. The agreement was
tnaue on the 2lth of December, 1864. Be.
lhe purchase of the property, which she
accepted, and gave Mr.. Batten notice of tho
sale, and her inability to fulfill her part Of
the agreement. A clause in the agreement
provided Tor a forfeiture Of $500, in case
either should fail 10 perform their part and
i was TO recover this forfeit tnat the suit was
brought. Verdict for the plaintiff for s10O
George McCrone Is. William B. Nc.
Crone, EXT and Exr'x-George McCrone
lna william d. McCrone had kept their ac.
counts and bought real estate together, In
leoo 'hey had a settlement, when it was
ound that George McCrone was indebted m
VIM. B. McCrone TO the amount Of Is sos
or which he gave him Judgment note -
" lillian b. McCrone obtained money from
ieorge McCrone at several different times |
or winch receipts were taken After the /
ieath OF William b. McCrone. the Fxecntor /
wanted settlement, when George produced |
MS receipts, but the Executor would NOT
allow them, and issuedan execution aud nro.
,eeded to sell the properly Of Geo McCrone
ipon the Judgment note. This trial was TO
leciue whether or not Mr.. William b. Nc.
rome had received the money, and whether
he receipts were genuine.
Peterson for January The January nun,
'er OF PETERSON s Ladies National Nlarazine
las reached us. Itis perfect gem, abound.
ng IN the most elegant embellishments. nc.
uraIe and superb Double Size Colored Fash.
on rates, anu choice variety Of the most
n'er'ainlng ans instructive reading matter.
fould remind those who wish 10 secure tbe
resent volume, that now is the time 10 snh.
crioe. II should have many additional snh.
cribers in Delaware. '''' '''''
Bdse BaH,-on Thursday game of Base
'lub, and the first nine of tho penn,rs,
lub, OF this city, was played at Chester
a., and resulted in a victory to the Chester
'nb' The innings stood Chester, As: Pau.
ixat, 80. '"'
Sale Of lNules-The sales of Nfules will
Ike place at the Government Stables w ~
hipley Street, below Ninth, every FRIDAY
ten O'Clock, A. NJ. Farmers and mani.
'eturers should attend the sales.
Narror Eseape.-0n Tuesday about II
. cIoek, I, MI Jas. o. Downward of the firm
downward u Son, entered theirsteam rone
etory, and attempted 10 reach over beit
men he was caught and carried up bv the
achinery. He escaped with a broken arm
nd shouider, and a severe confusion ON the
and, AID several slight bruises about tbe
lest and body. Fortunately the machinerv
as stopped, and he had the presence of mind
direct the alarmed operatives who were a
resent to assist him down. His escape from 3 :
satn seemed very narrow. Dr. White. who
as IN the vicinity, was called in and gave
y INJURIES the required attention. Mr.. ,
downward was then conveyed to his resi-,
'nce, where lie is fast recovering.
Kent County Matters We COPY the fol.
wing from the Delawarean of Saturdav:-
Joseph Turner, aged about seventy.hye
as, oied on last Tuesday morning while
tung al the breakfast table at the residence
his son-in-law, Ferdinand Bavnard. ESQ {
Mispillion Hundred. We understand tie
ceased was apparently in his usual health
the time of his demise
hev Cyrus huntington of this place. had l.
e two middle fingers of his lett hand sew.
ed IN feed cutter which he was tending
Tuesday, the Gath ult. IN
Fennel Emmerson, Esq, late Sheriff fall
ON morse, on Friday, the Gath ult., and
I'd his collar bone fractured.
Netg Music We have received from thu
ibhsher, w. Jennings Demorest. 47s Broad.
ay. New YORK City, three new pieces Of
usic, entitled, Never Forget, or the Memo.
ss OF Andersonville Prison" by Henry
leRer; "Grand Indian March n from Ma.
,rbeer's Opera L'Atricaine bv ~, Corrsd
reueri and the "Recherche Polka Naznr.
!, by Charles Fradel. They are the pro.
lotions OF popular and gifted authors and
IT musical readers should be sure to- nro.
IRE them. Mr.. Demorest has also 1nrv
ncient and convenient Music Preserving
lndefs, which are retailed at 25 cents neP
zen They have met with the unoualifed q,
probation of the Musical Profession. and |
ould meet with an extensive sale
Hlts, Caps and Trunks. readers will
I'd an excellent assortment of Hats Cans
id Trunks, at the store of G. A. Stoweii x e
'other, South. East corner of Third and 4,
arket Streets, in this city, which they arc =,
Hing atprices to suit the times. Their hats
d caps are got up in the latest STYLES and
iished in the best possible manner Can
d examine their stock before purchasing !,
,ewhere. oc,s.,fe