Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-08-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NOTICE TO PoLITIc,ANs

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ehnsd for The reasons ADORE stated
Epitome Of Business and Personal Matter,
Captain James F. Merrihew, of this civ
was severely hurt in Philadelphia on Tues,
day last, by a bale of wool falling on him
breaking one of his ribs and otherwise iniur.
ing him. ''
Shocking AccidenL-A shocking accident
occurred on the Railroad, between Poplar
and Lombard Streets, on Sunday evening
last, about half-past six O'Clock, by which n
man named Hugh Sweeny, who resided on
tne IN BIandywine Banks was instantly killed.
Inc deceased worked IN Chester, and left
ms nome on Sunday afternoon for the pur.
pose OF going TO that city in the half-past six
O'Clock train. Reaching the denot hefore
the time of starting of the train, lie repaired
to the house of a friend in the vicinity, and
remained there until after the cars had start.
ed: AS the train approached he made an
eHort TO get on it, but being considerably
under the influence of liquor, he was unable
10 get on the cars and fell on the track. The
wheels OF the cars passed over the back part
oil his head, crushing the skull to atoms, and
scattering his brains in every direction. His
lett side and arm were also horribly mutil.
lated Coroner Curry held an inquest on
me me, BODY, when the Jury rendered verdict:
nat the deceased came to his death from
injuries received by being run over by the
cars IN attempting to get on the train while
IN motion. He leaves a wife and two
ehildren to mourn his sad fate. He was
ABOUT twentY-eight years of age.
Attempted EnBeazlement-A Street Sesn,.-
The Philadelphia Ledger of Yesterday. saws.
On saturday manufacturer, doing bust
ness In the upper part Of the city, entrusted
ms foreman with about $500 10 pay the en-
ployes In the establishment. Instead of paw
ing the money as directed, the man left.
Suspecting that he might go TO Wilmington,
Del, the proprietor started for the depot,
anu there saw the object of his search. He
az once collared him and endeavored to drag
MN along the street TO a station house. A
policeman, thinking there was a street fight,
separated the parties, and the foreman man
man could he made to understand the true
position OF affairs. The cars had started
When the owner of the money succeeded in
getlng his foreman by the leg as he stood
upon the platform, and in pulling him to the
ground, both came near falling under the
wheels. The policeman took charge of the
would.be swindler, and all the money, minus
about $l2, was recovered
Fine Furniture. Some of the most charm.
lngly finished furniture we have seen in
long time may be found in the large ware
rooms OF Nessrs. j. 81 j. N HARMAN, in
King street, above Fourth, in this city. 1t
is not only very foolish, but il is also decided
~ wrong for any of our citizens to go to
Philadelphia for furniture when such varied
assortment of well made highly finished,
fashionable work can be found at home at
less cost, and guaranteed to give satisfaction,
as the Messrs. Harman now offer to the peo.
pie OF Delaware. Their stock comprises
every style of parloT, chamber, drawing
room or nursery furniture from which
choice can be made in perfect confidence
that the work is all well made, in their own
shops, by skillful and experienced mechanics,
and OF the latest and most desirable patterns.
we would urge our citizens in want of first
class furniture, TO pay visit to Harmans s
establishment. 1t is one of the largest and
Nan Beaten,-About eleven O'Clock on
Thursday night, man named John Strong,
belonging to this city, was dreadtully injured
by a blow inflicted, it is said, by man named
William Smith, causing him to fall, and
striking his head on the steps of the Cont
mental Hotel, Philadelphia, from which place
he was about coming out
1t appears that he had just inquired the
time for the train to start for Wilmington,
and had received reply respecting the
same, when Smith struck him violently on
the side of his head, causing him to fall as
stated,
The injured man was Immediately taken
in charge, and as soon as a stretcher could
be obtained, was carried to the Pennsylvania
Hospital
At the time of the occurrence there was
with Strong, James r. Jones, c. Carrigan
and John I. Clark, all of whom were ar
rested and taken to the lookup.
AT last advices Strong was still alive,
though in very precarious condition.
Police ManerS-Mayor Maris has disposed
OF the following cases.
August 17.-Jacob j. Wright and Robert
Carpenter, arrested by officer Buck for an
affray in the Street, Fined S2 and costs
1s.-Daniel Greenlee, by officers Wingate
and Shepherd, for assault and battery on
Elizabeth Greenlee. Held to bail for his ap-
pearance at Court at New Castle
Fred. Levine, by officer Heal for vagran-
cy. Being nonresident, he was sent home
19.-Wm. Black, by officer Heal, for dis
orderly conduct Fined 81 and costs.
20.-Ann Cavender, by officers Crothers
and Baylis, for drunkenness. Fined fifty
cents and costs.
Dry Goods.-We invite the attention of
our readers to the advertisement of L. b.
Frazer q Co., successors to VIM. B. Sharp,
No. 2O9 Market Street A large assortment
OF seasonable Dry Goods, selected with great
care, will he found at their store, which will
be sold at low prices. Persons in want of
anything in that line will find it to their ad
vantage to examine his extensive stock b.
fore purchasing elsewhere, as we feel salts
ned that they will be suited, both as regards
quality and price. He also gives particular
attention TO mourning goods, and everything
in that line will be found at his store Give
him call
Base BaN.-A match game of Base Ball
was played by the Elkton Club and the ST.
Georges Club, at St. Georges on Saturday
week last, and resulted in a victory to the
latter.
Widening King strest.-The ordinance
providing for the widening of King Street.
passed the City Council, on Thursday EVEN,
ing last =