Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-04-26

LOCAL MATTExGs4.

instant, were agreeably surprised, on the eV-
ening Of that day, with visit from Il house
full of their friends; each of whom took to the
Parsonage present of some useful article of
tin-ware, till the tables were loaded with buck
els cups, dust-pnns, cullenders, muffin rings,
soice-boxes, spoons, ladies', dippers COTE : OTIS,
iea-pots, ofur.boxes, childrens toys &c many
OF which were we'll filled with tea, coffee,
sugar, corn starch, spices, &c. There were
also dry goods in the supply, together with
some "Greeubacks" for Mrs. P. The stock OF
rich and delicious cake and lemonade, seemed
to bs inexhaustble, for after everybody had
amply Toasted, a large quantity was left for tho
future use OF the family. We presume plea
ssn'er and nerrier company was never gath
cred together MIR. R--s and lady
~ master and IN Btress of ceremonies, were
never more gay and cheerful, as they passed
the cake around On the dust. pans. The
speech of Rev. Il. ]. Way, was in his blppiest
VEN, while the prayer of Rev. II. ]. Gaylord
was full of point and pathos. The singing OF
Mrssrs. J--r and St was appreciated
and appauted. The company remained Till
lave hour, all feeling as they departed, as II
they would like to have tin-wediing at
least once a week.
Select Readings at 81 Georyz.-Rev. Thos.
Il. Poulson will give select readings, in the
Presbyterian Church, AZ st. Georges. on this
Thursday evening, the 26th inst, at ~
O'clock for the benefit of the Delaware City
NJ. Il, Church. Admission rs cents.
The PicGets Last Watch, Warden
Sheridan's Ride, Read
Beautiful Snow, Watson
The Bella, Poe
Bay your own Cherries, Anonymous
Barbara Frietchie, Whittier
Tho Song ef the Shirt, Hood
The Bridge of Sighs Hood
| At Port ROYAL, Whittier
| Abraham Lincoln, Rev. VIM. Barnes
Fail, An Original Poem
Temperancs.---Rev. James Cunningham OF
| Wilmington, leclured in the Presby lerian
| Church Mt Delaware City, on the subject of
temperance, on Monday evening, the 23d iu-
slant.
R,v. Thomas l.. Poulson, of Delaware City,
Occurred on the same subject in the Presby ter
ian church, al st. Georges, on Tuesday even
ing, he 24h instant and will speak again Oh
tue same subject at the Red Lion NJ. f. church,
ON Friday evening, the 9th inst.
Captured by a Dog.--We learn from the Ga
4ette, that two men who were going to their
homes at Baacroits factory, on Saturday night
week, were nccosted by the Waterman at the
City Railway Depot, and the official not hear
ing their answer ''ot men going home, set his
dog on them with Al order to bring them back
They ran but the dog overlook them, aud after
biting them, forced enc Of them TO return. II,
was taken to tho City Hail AMI incarcerated in
the cells, and on a hearing the MsyoIf neC
him So aud costs. A day or two afterwards
the man instituted suit against the watch
man, who was held to appear AT New Castle
ia the sum of $500.
Inquest Coroner Curry held An inquest oil
last Saturday afternoon, over the body of War
| 49, q. L 1. L
of J. Janvier, near New Castle. On Frida,
afternoon he came 20 Mr.. Janvier and wanted
work. He disappe.re in q short time after
ward, and it is supposed that be fell over tn,
, wing wall OF the gangway of the barn ant
i alslOcated his neck. DR. Fromberger ASSISTED
, | by Or. Ferris, made a post mortem examins
zion, when he stated that his neck had bee
/ iisltc Gated by a fall The jury rendered vel
Il iict accordingly, Eager was Il native Of tn
5tGle OF New York, was about forty five year
y, ge, aud mad BEEN living Mt New Castle fc
r bout a month. The Odd Fellows OF the to 81
=, tyok charge Of the body, and had il decent
, inferred.
u MguesL-Coroner Curry held and inquest @
u uat sunday afternoon, over the body of n ma
= which WAS found floating In the Christian
Rive. 1t had evidently been in the wat
= sumo time, and the jury rendered verdict
l. death from CAUSES unknown. The man is sui
posed to nave been about forty ysars of az
g i've teet ten inches in height, had black hal
all BIT bruise cn his left arm, was dressed
~ lrab pants, gray vest, black cashmere con
= White shirt, small neck tie, and a new pair
y ace b0o'r. There was nothing on his persi
"a by which he could be r. coguised. The Co
u Oner buried tho body la the County brrviI
ground
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NJ Base Bal,--The Atlas Bare Ball club,
Delaware City, will play the Excelsior b. b.
Milford, single game for the champic
nd ship of the STATE, at Middletown, on Thu
pi- day the Sd of May next, at 10 o'clock, A.
according to the notice published IN the Rep
ew lean of the 23l inst, over the signature Of
is @. Reville, Secretary, Il, B. B. Z.
the 0. & ASH, Secretary A. b b.
Nolice.-The next meeting of the Teach
Institute will be held on Saturday next, ct
al o'clock, in Good Templsrs Hall, in Third
er between Market and King. The teachers
po- he City aud County, are invited to be pres
30 aud participate in the proceedings. The
~; iact is a noble one, aud every teacher sho
10 lake an interest in 1t.
coiilsioa-Ths steam tug "Fairy Quee
L Capt. S. @. Craig, of Delaware City, was
owe into by the large railroad steamer, "Maryls
our at havre de Grace, few days since, and {
tly siderably damaged, and is now undergoing
o, pairs IN this city, at the charge OF the r
itch road company.
ira a first rate black tea at only 81 per n ,
II. Jones, 9Th and Market ats