Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


Flnthan, near Chestertown, Nd, was ar
rested by Constable Hersey on Friday last.
lie had hearing before Esquire Silver, who
committed him to New Castle Jail to await
arequisition from the Governor Of Maryland.
Mr. Hersey handcuffed the prisoner, and
started TO convey him to New Castle in a
carriage: When they had reached a point
a short distance from that place, the priso
ner suddenly jumped out of the carriage and
succeeded in making his escape from the Of
ncer, the darkness OF the night compelling
the latter to give up the chase.
Peter Wilson, keeper OF hotel in Second
street, was brought before Esquire Silver on
Friday last, charged by Adam Grubb with
selling liquor to his son, Thomas ]. Grubb,
minor, and also selling liquor on Sunday.
Alter hearing, the Justice held Wilson TO
bail in the sum Of 5000 for selling liquor to
minors; 5000 for selling liquor on Sunday,
and the evidence rendering 1t questionable
whether Wilson has license, 1900 for sell
ing liquor without license. The case will
be tried before court in Nav.
Patrick Coyle was arrested and brought
before Mayor Valentine, on Wednesday, on
the charge Of stealing $3.50 from Michael
Meaney, corner OF Fifth and Market streets.
he was committed to the Jail at New Castle
to await trial at the next term of the Court.
Last week Deputy Collector John P. Hill.
yard, assisted by Constable Hersey, seized
TWO distiierles In this city; one at the corner
OF Fitth and Pine, on the premises occupied
by John McClaferty, and another at the
corner OF Fourth and Spruce, on the pre-
mises Of a man named - Duffey. These
men were charged with violation of the
revenue laws. The case was heard before
U. 8. Commissioner Harman. The entire
property used In the distillery, In each case,
was contscated, and will be sold by the U.
s. Marshal in a few days
Jacob Ford was shot In the eye at Mt.
Pleasant Inn, on Christmas afternoon. A
young man named Montgomery had been
engaged in shooting off the guns Of different
parties, and when he came to Ford a tussel
ensued, when the gun was discharged, and
one shot took effect, as above stated. The
wound though painful, Is not serious.
The Board of Directors OF the New Castle
and Wilmington Railroad Company have
declared seml-annusl dividend OF three
and one-half per cent on the capital stock
Of the company, payable on the second of
January.
The annual meeting OF the Stockholders
Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad Company, and an election of
Directors, will take place at the office of the
companyin this city, on the 14th of January
next, at one p. NJ.
Lemon & Co. want five hundred pounds
Of Walnut Kernels, free OF shells, for which
thirty cents per pound will be paid. See
notice in city matters.
II. B. Nones, Jr., First Assistant Engineer
OF the q. S. Navy, has been ordered 10 the
steamer lroquois, now fitting at the Navy
Yard, New York.
john Green, the colored boy who was
convicted of murder at the session OF Court
in SUSSEX County, and sentenced TO be hanged
aL (1pOrUatnurN -. /.
sentence respited by Governor salisbury to
the 18th of March
MIR. Isaac Flint has sold his house at No.
lll4 King Street, TO Mr.. William II. Grubb,
for "a, 800
The alarm of fire on Monday evening was
occasioned by the burning of a small auan.
tity of waste cotton in the carding room of
Lammots factory in Brandywine Village
The flames were extinguished before any
material damage was sustained,
Christmas Christmas Day was observed
in this vicinity in the usual manner. Reli-
gious services were held in the Roman
Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist and New
Jerusalem Churches, during the day. The
sunday School ofthe New Jerusalem Church
held a festival in the evening The exercises
consisted OF signing and addresses. A large
number OF gifls were distributed to the chill
dren, and the evening was spent In pleas
ant and agreeable manner.
On Christmas afternoon, at three O'Clock,
an interesting scene took place at the Grace
Church Mission Sabbath School. The chill
dren having assembled, religious exercises
took place. The scholars sang in good
style hymn appropriate to the occasion,
after which prayer was offered by Rev,
Charles ]. Little. This was followed by
the singing of the hymn Beautiful River"
md m od6raoa ktrE
after which Kriss Krlngle made his appear.
ance, and distributed large number Of gifts
TO the little ones. The ceremonies were
concluded with religious exercises.
Tho teachers Of Grace Church Sabbath
School distributed number OF presents to
the scholars in the evening.
At the Home for Friendless Children,
splendid Christmas Tree was prepared for
the little ones, which was we'll filled with
the good things Of the season. They were
also provided with a plentiful supply of
choice edibles, and enjoyed rich feast on
the festive occasion.
Our streets were filed all day with crowds
OF people, intent on seeing whatever was to
be seen, making purchases, and enjoying
themselves generally.
ARniUersarg. The eleventh Auniyersarv
Of the Sabbath Schools connected with the
Central Presbyterian Church, WAS eelebra-
Ted on Sunday afternoon last. Although the
day was somewhat unpropitlous q large
number were present on the occasion. The
children sang in credtable manner sever
al very pretty hymns Addresses were de-
livered by the Rev. Robert Adair OF Phila.
delphia, and Rev. Geo. F. Wiswell, |
Pastor of the Church. Z. 7. Taylor, ESQ,
read the Annual Report, showing the schools
10 be in prosperous condition. The chill |
dreH received their usual presents of books,
for committing to memory certain portions
OF scripture. &c. Thoir generous friend, |
Mrs. j. II. Latimer, still exhibits deep In |
terest in the welfare OF the scholars of this |
School, although removed to Philadelphia, |
and furnished this collection of books, as |
prizes for good scholarship We were
pleased to see among the decorations Of tho |
pulpit on this occasion, handsome cross,
the emblem OF the christian Religion.
Coroner's Inqusst-On Monday afternoon
a couple of mon who wore cunning on what |
Is known as Cherry Island Marsh, between |
this city and tho Delaware, discovered the
body OF woman lying in one of the bitches
that drain the meadow. The water in the
ditch was aome two or three feet in depth,
and only portion of her body was exposed.
Tier shoes and stoekings we're Of one being
lied up in little bundle, with dress. and
The others floating in the water. A loose
skirt was also lying In the water. She was
poorly clad, In a dress of calico, and a
quilted hood. In her pockets were found a
ticket from Philadelphia to North East, on
The p, w. & B. r. r., and small sum of
money. The date ON the ticket was washed
off by the water The Coroner held an
inquest on Tuesday morning, when very
little evidence was adduced. A verdict was
rendered that ehS came to her death by
or some other esusss unknown.
The Fair Of tie Second Baptist Church.
The Fair of the Second Baptist Church, was