Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-08-14

ana larger number than usual remained in
the college throughout the year.
The President and his excellent companion
possess rare qualifications for the high and
position which they occupy, and
their wise and judicious administration has
contributed largely to the womanly bearing
and cultivated address exhibited by the stu
dents. Many of them, during the last year,
have been made wise unto salvation, and
promise much to the Church
Considering the eligible location OF the
college, its beautiful and healthful surround
ings, its ample and pleasant accommodations
its able corps of teachers, its superior govern
ment and its easiness of access from all parts
of the country, it is the sober judgment OF
the undersigned that better or safer insti
tuition for the mental and moral training of
young ladies can nowhere be found.
NJ d. KURTz,
A. RITTENHousE,
Committee Philadelphia Conference.
B. NEWTON Brown,
Baltimore Confsrsnce -
Father and Son DrOpned. - The West
Chester Record, Of Friday last ays-on
Saturday last, Clement Steele and his son, a
young man about l6 years of age, OF Frank
lin township, Chester County, in company
with several other gentlemen went 10 the
Christiana, near Wilmington, Del, to flsh
While there, young Steele went into the
water, and whether from cramp or not, he
went under The father fastened to his as
sistance, but he also sank, and before aid
could reach them, both father and son were
drowned. Two gentlemen who endeavored
to save the unfortunate ones came very near
getting drowned themselves.
A correspondent says.-On Saturday, Mr.
Clemson Steele, farmer in Franklin twp,
Chester County, his son William, young
man about II years of age, and several Of
the neighbors, formed party for a day 3
fishing in Christiana Creek. During the
day, William Steele, in managing the net
near Christiana Village, Delaware, suddenly
slipped into a hole beyond his depth, and
not being able to swim sank TO the bottom,
when his father plunged in to save him, but
he too being unable to swim, also sank. Two
others of the party came near meeting the
same fate in attempting to rescue the father
and son, but came out safely. AS soon as
possible, graphing irons were thrown in and
the bodies dragged on shore The son was
already dead, and the father expired a few
moments after reaching the shore. Mr.
Steele leaves wife and family to mourn his
untimely end The bodies were taken to
their home-from which they set out only a
few hours before in perfect health and
strength. i. The scene which took place at
that desolate home, as the widowed wife and
mother looked upon Tie pale faces of her
husband and son who went out from her in
the morning, in the full vigor of manhood,
but now cold ndeath, lis impossible to de-.
scribe.
Cecil County Adtters-We copy the fol-
lowing items from the Cecil Whig of Satur-
day
Joseph Tome, Esq, of Port Deposit, has
proposed to the Trustees of the M E. Church
of that town, to build the congregation a
new Church, costing $25, 900, or to donate
that amount Of money to the congregation
for the purpose; the work is to be commenc-
ed as soon as practicable. Such christian
liberality on the part OF Mr.. Tome needs no
comment. The Methodists of Port Deposit
are fortunate in claiming a member OF their
congregation SO able and willing to contri.
butte to the gospel work of the society.
The dwelling house of Mr.. Thomas NJ.
Calvert, near Charlestown, in this county,
with all its contents, was consumed by fire
during the temporary absence of the family
on Monday, the eth inst. He has lost his
all, and is far advanced in years.
Mr.. Joseph Miller, pump-maker, of this
town, was severely injured on Wednesday
last, by beam falling on his head, while
assisting to raise new barn on the farm OF
Mr.. Busch, a few miles from town.
Chapter Of Accidents-On Thursday last.
James Short, son of Elijah Short, residing
in East Eighth street, was thrown from i
cart, and by the fall fractured his collar bone,
and received other bodily injuries.
On the same day, Richard DAVIS, who
lives at S17 East Eighth street, had his wrist
fractured and hand crushed by machinery at
Pusey & Jones' foundry.
On the same day, Frank Lanigan came
near losing his life by the falling of stone
weighing several tons, lacerating the scalp
terribly.
On Wednesday, Joseph MeCloskey. re-
siding in Fifth street, below Pine, had his
hand crushed at Bush Il Lobdell's foundry
by being caught in machinery, rendering
necessary the amputation of one of his fingers
On the same day, Samuel Bellengeau, re-
siding at No 35 Lord street, whilst at work
on some iron, met with severe accident by
piece of the iron flying off and striking hin
in the eye and splitting it open, and which
will in all probability cause him the loss o
it. DIR. White was called in, and ATTENDED
to the above cases. They are all doing well
Foot Rdce.-A foot race took place in New
Castle Hundred, on the causeway, shor
distance over the bridge, yn Saturday even
ing last, between and So'clock The con
testants were two young men named VIM
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$50 yards, and the race was won by Bran
nan, who distanced his competitor 10 yards
They ran for purse of $40. There were
large number of persons present on the oc
casion, and several bets made.
i Camp Meetiag.-The meeting at the Unioi
Camp Ground, near Camden, Del, will com
mence tomorrow. 1t will be one of tn,
largest Camp Meetings ever held at tina
place. Trains of cars will leave this city a
10.35 A. NJ, and p NJ Returning, will
leave Camden at 6.45 A. M. and 1. 10 p. M.
during the Camp Meeting. Round tril
tickets $1.75.
Dslegates.-The following named gentle
men were appointed delegates to the Con
vention which assemblies in Philadelphia, OF
the Sd of September next:-N. B. Smithers
John Il. Adams, John A. Allderdice, Thos
b. Coursey, Benz. Burton and Jacob Moore
o. s. 7roops.-on Friday last, abou
twenty men, enlisted for the q. 8. Infantry
in this city, left for Richmond, Virginia.