Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-07-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPIToMR OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS.
Robert Cottingham, advertises in another Co
lumn that he caught roH-boat sdriit 10 the
Christiana Greek, on the 4th of July.
Rev. Il. W. Jones, recently junior preacher on
the Enterprise and Conestoga circuit, Whining
ton district, hos become associated with Rev. j.
Neal in charge of the Green street NJ. E. church,
Philadelphia.
Charles /. Du Pont has been elected President
of the Farmers Bank at Wilmington, vice David
G. Wilson, deceased
The City Council elected John A. Duncan,
ESQ.,, President, on Thursday evening last in
place Of Achilles Holliugsworih deceased.
The City Council, on Thursday evening, elect
ed John Johnson, wood corder for the S. Il. Dis
trict He was sworn in by Esq. Robinson the
same evening.
1t is stated that Miss Hall and Mr.. Mitchell,
who were injured by pistol shots at kits Ham
mock, are recovering, and reconciliation be-
tween the parties has been effected.
The public schools of this city closed last Fri
day. They will be re-opened on the first Mon
day in September next
Another temperance meeting was held in the
Fourth st. Market-hOuse on Sunday afternoon
last. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr.
o'Neil, Pastor of the Scott NJ f. Church, and
Rev. MIR. ouigley, of Asbury.
LRoruRE Rev. L. C. Lockwood will deliver q
Lecture in the Institute Hail. Thursday evening,
July 9th, at o'clock, ior the benefit OF the
Delaware Soldiers Homestead and Business
Commission.
Subject-"The Men for the Times" Tickets
10 cents, to be o1Ained from the Librarian of
the Institute, at the Book and Music Stores, and
the Offices of the Republican and Journal and
Statesman, and from DR.. Nolen aud other
members Of the Executive Committee, and at
the Hall on the evening of the Lecture. The
interesting nature Of the Lecture and the merits
Of the cause it is 10 benefit, should call out a
large audience.
HARPER'S MAGAzHE.-Ths August number
Of Harper's Magazine has been received. Among
the contents is an excellent piece Of poetry, with
an illustration, entitled AFTER the War;" a
we'll written article, being the first Of series Of
papers called "a Trip to BOdie Bluff and the
Dead Sea of the West" handsomely illustrated !;
"ln the Witness Box" remarkably life-like
picture thrilling narrative of the pursuit and
capture of the rebel chieftain, John H. Morgan ;
"Reoollectons Of Gen. Sheridan" with portrait
and number Of other articles of much literary
merit and deep interest Altogether it is a
good number, and fully sustains its reputation
as being the best periodical of the kind published
in the United States.
PETERsoN's MAaAEisR.-We are in receipt of
PetersOn's Magazine for August, teeming with
excellent stories from the pens of such writer's
as Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, Ella Rodman, Mrs.
Denison Frank Lee Benedict, 7. S. Arthur, and
other celebrated authors, as well as poetical
effusions Of much merit. The embellishments
aud fashion plates are unequaled in poiut of
artistic beauty. and the superb coored Fashion
plates challenge comparison with any other
monthly Issued Although the price Of paper
has greatly advanced, it is furnished to single
subscribers, at two dollars year, in advance
Now is the time to send on your names.
GoDEY's LADY's Book This elegant monthly,
teeming with gorgeous embellishments, magnif
cent fashion plates and filled with interesting
and instructive stories aud poelioai illusions, is
on our table. The proprietors take great pain,
to give to the ladies the fashions from the mos
g reliable houses, and at the earliest possible
moment The contributors to it's pages mr.,
among the best writer's in the county, whose
productions are always sought after by all who
appreciate high toned, moral literature. II is
the most popular magazine now offered to the
public, and well deserves the extensive patronag,
it enjoys.
p ARTnUR's MAGAzIHE.-The August number o
! this gem Of refined and moral literature hal
reached US. The embellishments are beautiful
S and gotten up in an artistic manner. Th
Fashion plates are handsome and of great yalu
to the ladies. These traits themselves ar
D sufficient to commend it 10 the head of ever
family; but besides these excellences it contain
q rich fund of literary matter 1t is one of tn
)r best magazines published in this country, an
a should be we'll patronized.
of mason BROTHERS, New York, announce as
press, to be ready September LIST, a new collee
ss lion of Church Music for Chors Singing Schools
le Conventions &C., to be entitled "The Praise {
zion." 1t is by two new suthors-soion wilde
and Frederic 8. Davenport; and the publisher
who have had great experience in such matter
and whose judgment is rarely at fault, expire,
great confidence that it will prose extraordinaril
he attractive. An important feature will be i
l. presentation Of a number Of compositions fro
oe distinguished foreign authors, as Neukomu
g. NoVello, and others, as well as from America
tavorites, among whom Chas. Zeuner is full
represented, ,-all of which are now frst printe
as from the original manuscripts. Retail pric
~ Sl.5O. The publishers will send an advant
~ copy of this book to any teacher or choir eade
postpaid, for cne-half Of the retail price.
I'd NATIONAL LYRIos.-we have received anotb
10 number Of the "Companion Poets for ii
People," published by Ticknor and Field
ct Boston IL contains number of Nation
IN Lyrics, from the prolific pen Of that distinguish,
poet and pure patriot, John 0reenleaf White
te with Illustrations by George G. White, H. Fer
id and Charles A. Barry. 1t is a perfect ge1
worth double the price asked for it.
tOllOWll
3" named gentlemen have been elected delegates
n. the Grand Temperance Convention to be held {
H. Saratoga, in addition to those already published
Wilmington Doision, No. J., Sons of Temper
d. dHee-George Day.
of Union Church.-ReV. Mr.. Curtis.
S, ATTEMPT TO COMMIT RApE.-The Georsetou
IN Union says I'VE learn that on Wednesday las
~ Levin W. Smith, Of Misboro' entered the hou.
10 OF MIR. Geo. Lawson, of Indian River Hd, an
A attempted to violate the person of Mrs. Lawson
ialhng IN his deviliah purpose he passed on, b,
hb RETURNING the same way later 10 the day
al again entered and renewed the ATTEMPT hui WI
again unsuccessful. As soon as Mr.. LaWsf
returned home be had a warrant issued +,
vs. smith 9 arrest and after considerable difficult
Mr 3. O. Fleetwood, county constable, arreste
NJ him and took him before Esquire Simpler. Viii
t, the constable was handing his warrant to Ii
- Justice Of the Peace, Smith made break for ii
VI door and escaped, Fleetwood attempted to purst
ID him but accidentally fell into hole made
4 some hogs walOWng and ere he could renew Ii
~ pursuit Smith was beyond reach, aud is, v
IN understand, still at large. This is the san
Smith who was recently arrested Oh .he charG
OF assaulting and robbing man near MilIsbor
ry oet against whom no bill was found on aocou
er o. the want Of auy positive evidence as to h
N identity. ~
~ We also near that O similar attempt had bee
at l1aue on young girl near Lewes. The frequenC
oi suen cases is becoming truly alarming and
10 .ne Jaw uoes not give the hell deserving wretch
Id 'neH just ueserts, we shall most assured
auVoca,e resort to lynch law, much as we Al
- KENT COUNTY MATTERs,--we copy the follov
re ing items from the Dover DelsTarean
IN. Saturday,
a RUsAwAT.-A valuable horse belonging