Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18

FOR having In their possession United Statest
urrency, with iutont to pass the game and,
gnored indictments against Patrick Monahani
lnd Robert Mccall, for uulawfully appropriate,
ing to their own use mail sacks belonging 10 thes
post office.
WEDNESDAY MoRHiSo.-united States ps.
Geo. Whiteoak-indicted for having in his posi-
session counterfeit United States money. drayi
or defence-Dradford for United States.
A number Of witnesses we're examined. after
which the Court charged the jury that the de-
eniant WAS accused of having in his possession:
counterfeit So United States note, With theI
Intention Of passing II. 1t was the duty of tho
United States TO prove that he had tho money
that he knew it was counterfeit, and that htl
neld It for the purpose Of passing it, In regard
to the frst the proof was positive In regard tol
be second and tnird there was no proof what
ever. and all that they had 10 prove this wa.
what they might CLEAN from the suiroundineE
circumstauces. His money was found in his
pocket book be made no effort to keep il andl
he main point for the jury was, was there suf
hcient proof that tho defendant knew that il
wus counterfeit, and that he held it for the pur
spose Of passing it, The Court referred at somcI
4 length 10 the point Of evidence raised by thek
lefence in the morning, and left il to the Jury tol
decide the admissibiliy of the evidence ia refer.
ence to passing the $50 note, and his family
passing the fractional notes. That il the,
came tO the conclusion that he knew the So motel
was counterfeit, aud that he kept it for the pur-
fpose Of passing they must return n verdict oil
guilty but if they were not satisfied beyond II
REASONABLE doubt Of that fact they would return
sera'etof acqpittal The jury retired abou'
4 o'clock
4 United States ". James Bryant--Iadetcd for
having in bis possession Il counterfeit hity aeni
aotes. Gray for iefenoe-Bradiord for Uuitod
States
After m examination Of the Witnesses, Coaril
charged tho jury us in the previous case, after
which they retired
THURSDAY MORNING -Tae jury in the case OF
! Gee. Whieoak returned about half.past nine
O'Clock, with a verdict Of " Not guilty." haviugI
been out about II hours
The jury in tho eifse of James Bryant could
not agree on verdict, although they had besi
out since about FIVE o'clock On Wednesday after
noon The District Attorney asked for the Dis 4
charge of tile jury and the release Of the deleu
dant on his own reeoenizanue.
BoYD's DIRECTORY canvass for boyd u
aCty Directory is now completed Tbs work.
will he ready for delivery early iu May. Anvil
changes 10 he made eau be left at Boughmgu, (
Thomas Co.'S, No. AL Market st.
TnE LAMrNTED DEAp-At special mee,ug5
Of the City Council held last Friday evening
The following preamble ard resolutions wefcE
adopted;
4 WHEREAS, the City Council have learned withF
deep regret the death Of our patriotic aud be- 4
loved fellow citizen aud soldier, Gen Thomas 1
x A. Smyth, who was killed 10 battle near Rich. Z
moId, while CALAMITY loading aud encouraging
his command against the enemy Of our country,
Hand while we in common with our fellow cti-
zens deeply feel the LOSS sustained by his family
*his friends in arms, aud the nation we bow iu I
submission to IN all-wisO and over.rulng
a Providence in this great afctou. We recog-
anize iu the life and character Of Gen. Smy ths
aall that ennobles man and endears him to hss
Yfellow man: faithful friend IA true patriot, audi
8hero.
n With the zeal characteristic Of his country
men at the commencement of this wisked rel
sbellion, he left his home, HE family aud hisl
eiriends, aud devoted his life to the services oil
his adopted country lie took an active par,I
ia sll the chiet battles since the commencement
OF the rebellion, and for his ineritorious conduct
4 and heroic deeds, he WAS promoted from al
Y 3Captaincy to a Brigadier Generalship, and wasl
always esteemed and honored by his fellow
9oficers and beloved by the soldiers under his
command
Resolved, That We deeply sympathizs with
the family and friends Of the deceased, in their
bereavement, and as last tribute of respect
7 aud regard, we will attend his funeral in a.
body, FROM his late reaidenea on Monday the
l7ih inst, at . o'clock, z. NJ.
< Resolved, That the CLERK OF council be in.
strueted to forward copy Of this preamble and
Eresolutions to the family Of the dcceased
q Passed ut the City Hall Wilmington, Del.
sApril l4th, 1865.
A. H0LLINGSWORTH
President Of the City Council
Attest, L. I, TAILOR, Clerk
TRINITY CHuRoH.-Agreeably to the request
sot the Department Of State, at Washington,
religious services may be expected in Trinity
sChurch, 1T u o'clocbi qa Wednesday, the l9lh
last,
Y ST. ANDREW q CHURCH. The aoting Secretary
Z of State having requested that houses of public
aworshp be opened for divine service at the t me
Of tho funeral ceremonial for the late president
y Lincoln, the congregations Of ST. Andrew
& Church. Wilmington, aud ST. John's church,
Il BraudyWine Village, are invited to meet iu st.
i Andrews cn Wednesday ct eleven O'Clock, \. NJ
4 INCOME TAS.-lt vii be seen by the card Of
Flames Woolley in another column, that his
soitice will be kept open each evening during
the week from to O'Clock, for the acoommo.
dation Of those who oaunot walt upon him during
the day. LadiCg and lnvaids will be waited OF
Eat their residences.
{ The llIsIoRicAL SooiErv.-TAe Historical
Il Society met in their room in the Institute on
s aThursday evening Lass. Several interesting
Npamphlets and other things we're presented 10
Sthe society, amongst them was cannon beil
y from the Brandywine battlefield by Merit
ACanby. A piece. OF the panking Of the schooner
Ahltbea Of this CITY, eaten through by the worms
lin Port Royal harbor we presented BY the slme
a gentleman. He also eEhi0ted to the society Il
Hpecesof window frame with a large cash 10 il
sfrom the cut Of sword. The circumstances
connected with II were as follows: When the
y British army entered Wilmington in l777, Mrs
3Canby, the mother Of Mr.. Merit Candy was
7sllting OF her window, with a chilli in her arms
Swheu Hessan slashed at her with his sword
+ Mrs. Candy avoided the blow, but large piece
was cut out of the window frame. Tho portion
kof the frame from which the piece wes slashed.
Ewas afterwards cut out and has since been pre-
aserved in the family of Mr. Cauby. The British
sFterWards in spite of the entreates of Mrs.
Canby, nearly whipped ft'se E0ldier to death
The Rev. Mr.. Wiswell will read papei apo ~ p, some
future meeting of the society, which will eontainl
sa history of the Second Presbyterian Church.
WILMINGTON PREsBYTERY.-The Presbytery
! OF Wilmington will meet in the Central Presby-
terian church this evening at Z! o'clock and
will be opened by sermon by the Moderator,
Rev. J. W. Mears. The sessions will probably
seoulinue through two days and are open to t6eI
public. In accordance with the recommenda-
atons Of the Secretary of State, public services
swill be held at - O'clock on Wednesday, COM
5memoraiive Of the death of President Lincoln.
AThe congregations connected with tho Presby-
tery, are specially invited to be present, andl
other friends who may desire to attond such al
Service. Addresses will be delivered by members
of the Presbytsry.
KENT CoUEIY-List of Grand and Petit
Jurors for the April term Of the Superior Court
5commencing April 20, 1866.