Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-10-20

man man lound IN the Christiana Creek, at the
.oo' OF Fourth Street, named Michael Mes
.1 .ol, ne evidence elected went to show
that Nestor was last seen on Sunday even.
ing at the corner of Front and French Streets
somewhat under the influence of liquor. Ii
ls supposed that he wandered down to the
wharf, walked overheard, and being unable
10 eAtrlcate himself from the mud, the tide
raising he was drowned The Jury rendered
q Nerdict that he came to his death by "acci-
dental drowning" He was about 90 years
OF age, unmarried, and was in the employ
of the Philadelphia, wilmington and BaIti.
more Railroad Company. Ii is stated that
ne W was quiet, inoifensiye man, and not ad-
uieted to the use of Intoxicating liquors. 1t
Is supposed that on this occasion he had rot
mo company, and through the persuasion
OF ms companions was induced to partakc
OF intoxicating beverages. He leaves two
orothers to mourn his sad fate.
The Hremen's Parade. = The fremen's
parade in Philadelphia, ON Monday last. was
the grandest affair of the kind that ever
took place in that city. There were 11O
companies in line, each with band of mu-
sic, ana II took the procession five hours to
pass given point II is estimated that o5,.
OOO firemen participated in the parade. The
apparatus were decorated in the most
elegant and tasteful manner. The Water
Witch of this city, occupied a position in the
Fifteenth Division, and presented fine ap
pearance. They returned home on Tuesday
evening, with their engine literally covered
with handsome wreaths. The members ex-
press themselves much pleased with their
visit
Dry Goods Store. .-Messrs. Tatnall & Co,
have purchased the stock of Dry Goods Mt
the Eagle Store, No. 207 Market Street, and
respectfully invite their friends and the
public generally TO call and examine their
large and well selected stock of goods
Messrs. Francis Mallon and Chas NJ Tatnall
are interested in the business as partners of
the firm, and from much experience latter
themselves that they will be able to suit all
who may favor them with their CUSTOM
Persons in want of anything in the dry
goods line should call and examine their
stock before purchasing elsewhere
Wdrner's Freight Line.-Wr direct the
attention of our readersto the advertisement
of Warmers Freight Line, on our first page.
A steamer leaves the first wharf below Chest
nut street, Philadelphia, and Market Street
Wharf, Wilmington, daily at o'clock, every
evening. This line is great accommoda-
tlon 10 our merchants and business men.
placing them in daily communication with
Philadelphia, Goods are delivered in any
part of our city at a trifling advance ON
freight charges. The Messrs. Warner keep
city express wagon for the special delivery
of goods This line should meet with nm
extensive patronage from our citizens.
Demorest's Mirror Of Fa@ions-W have
received the November number of Demor-
est's Illustrated Monthly Mirror of Fashions
The fashion embellishments are the highest
works of arts, besides being extremely accu-
rate and beautiful. The description of the
plates are full and complete, giving TO the
ladies fund of information on this all-im-
portant subject, which is worth the price of
a years subscription A pattern accompan
les each number. 1t also contains two ele-
CANT pictures entitled Forest Trees and
Forest Scenes of America" B." and 1.-The Som
nabulist. 1t is truly 1.-THE Queen of all
monthlies," and no lady should be with
out it,
Presbyterian Synod. The Synod OF Penn.
sylvania, New School Presbyterian. embrnc.
ing the churches of that denomination in the
state OF Pennsylvania east of the Alleghe
MES, portion of New Jersey, the States of
Delaware and Maryland and the District of
Columbia, met on Tuesday evening, in DR..
Brainerd's church, Philadelphia. On Wed.
nesday, the Rev Mr. Wiswell, of this civ.
from the Board of Visitors to the Union
Theological Seminary of New York, re-
ported that the examination of the students
OF that institution for this year was more
thorough and satisfactory than heretofore
temperance - William Nicholson. Eso
OF Philadelphia, the old Nestor of Temper
ance, with whose sound logic and cutting
sarcasm our citizens were so much delighted
in the Market House, will address the Tenn
perance meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall
next sunday afternoon, at halfpast three
O'Clock; Give him a good audience, he
richly deserves it, and those who 20 to hear
him will be amply repaid for their pains.
Neto Ffrm.-Messrs. jarrett Megaw and
VIM, II. Billany have engaged in the business
formerly conducted by Hollingsworih TTnr.
vey y Co., No. Alb East Front Street in
this city, and announce to the public thai
Ihey. are prepared TO manufacture Steam
Engines OF all kinds, marine and stationery
high and low pressure, machinery for nancr
saw and flour mills, shalting, puileys, caup'
lings, &c. They also give especial attention
TO repairing machinery. We take great
pleasure in commencing this firm TO the
patronage of the citizens of Delaware.
Railroad Accident Charles b. Lowe mn
Englishman, formerly of Frankford PA
was Killed on Wednesday, at Chester, bythe
through train from Washington. The de.
ceased was quite feeble with age and recent
sickness, ana was unable to get from the
track, us the train was moving at good
speed, sY'
Tie Spiritual ConBention.- The second
National Convention of Spiritualists Assem-.
pied IN Concert Hail. Philadelphia, on Tues
any Thomas Garrett, of this city, was pres
ent as a delegate from Delaware. He wns
appointed one of the Vice Presidents one of
lhe committee on organization, and also a
member Of the committee on Education.
Leetare on Heauen md Hell-By Rev.
Abiel Silver, at the Church, corner of Wash.
ington Street and Delaware Avenue. on
Sunday Evening, October 22d, at 7,3O.
Water Renters Take Notice.-All persons
VINO have sold property during the present
year, must give notice in writing. at the Of
nee OF the Water Department, Tenth and
hEing streets, ON or before the Both day of
November, and insert in the notice the name
OF the person purchasing the property.
otherwise they will beheld liable for the rem
OF the next year. Also, all persons who
may wish to discontinue the use of the wafer
or any portion of it, must give notice ms
above, and pay $9 for cutting off the pines.
us no alteration will be made in any bin nf
ter that date. A. PRITCUSRn
Superintendent of Water Works.
October 4th, 1s65.-2m.
Hats, Cups and Tranks.-Our readers will
hng an excellent assortment of Hats, Cans
ana Trunks, at the store of G. A. Stowei Il
Brother, South East corner of Third and
Market Streets, in this city, which they are
selling at prices to suit the times Thor bots
ana caps are got up in the latest STYLES. and
finished in the best possible manner Coli
and examine their stock before purchasing
elsewhere. octG.tfs
Boots and ShOes.-We invite the attention
0l our readers to the large and well selected
STOCK OF BOOTS and Shoes, to be found at the
store Of G. A. Stowell & Brother, southwest
corner OF third and Market streets, in this |
city. Ladies' Gentlemen, Misses and Child |
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