Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-21

where he awaits the next term of the Circuit
court. James Pippen and James G. Nc
.flnnls, who belong also to band Of out
Jaws, nave been arrested in Delaware for
morse stealing, in or near Milford. One of
them is lodged in Dover Jail, and the other
IN Georgetown, where they will await their
lrlal at the next term of court. AS their Of
fences in Delaware are not so numerous as
they are in Maryland, we think measures
should be taken TO bring them home by re-
QUESTION, and provide these Lambs with
comfortable quarters In the State Peniten'
tiaIy. They are bold and dangerous men,
and should be well taken care of. Six of
these characters have now been arrested,
some OF whom have given bail, the balance
are in Jail. How many more there are at
large Is not positively known, as the band is
sworn TO secrecy, but we hope the authorities
VIII ferret them out, and relieve our citizens
from the depredations OF such set of thieves
and cut-throats.
A Boy Burned or SmotAered to Death in
Cdr-On Saturday last, Mr. Robt. Warner,
oi hagerstown, Md, says the Herald, started
his truck car on the Franklin railroad for
Baltimore, in charge of his son, Ellsworth, a
lad about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
The car laid over at Chambersburg, await
ing the starting of the freight train from that
place, which leaves about three o'clock on
sunday morning. In order TO be ready for
that train, the boy slept in the car near the
stove, and it is supposed the bed clothing
took fire during the night, and that before
he discovered it he was partially smothered,
or so much confused and frightened as TO be
unable to make his escape through the door.
When found he was some distance from
where he had slept, which leads to the sup
position that he had made an effort To get
out. The fire was discovered by the watch
man, who detached the car from the train,
and as soon as possible entered itand rescued
the poor boy, but lie was extinct, the face
and neck having been considerably burned,
though tits believed suf1ocation produced his
death. The car and its contents were con
sumed, involving loss Of some eight hun
dred dollars
Affairs Of the Peamsuia.-We copy the
following items from the Dover Deldudreaa
OF Saturday:
The Jail at Georgetown, which was de-
stroyed by fire in November 1865, has been
rebuilt, and is now nearly finished. The
building is of brick, three stories high. The
front part is intended for the residence of the
Sheriff or Jailor, and is very tastefully fitted
up. In the rear are four large cells for the
accommodation of criminals, and a yard
surrounded by a wall 90 feet high. Mr.
George Harris is the architect and builder.
Ex.Sherifi Emerson came near losing his
life on Wednesday evening lie was near
Camden Depot in a carriage, when his horse
took fright at a locomotive, ran away dash
ed the carriage against post, and threw
him out. He was insensble when picked
up, and remained unconscious for about half
an hour. He is severely injured about the
head
The ladies of the Presbyterian congregation
of Dover design holding festival, with
Id6ledUr Tipdnts and music, on Monday and
Tuesday evening, January 14th aud 18th,
1867.
Compensation fer Slares-A communi
cation was laid before the Senate of the
United States, on Monday last, in reply to
the resolution calling for information in re.
lation to the Commissioners appointed to
award compensation TO the loyal owners of
slaves placed in the Union army during the
war The report states, in reference to this
State, THAT commission was commenced
AT Georgetown, Del, about August 1864,
and was dissolved March, 1865 Ii was com
posed rs follows: M. Gum, Albert Curry and
Thomas Coursey. The number of claims
filed in the Delaware Commission was 114
number of awards made, 49,; number re-
1ected, 0 number returned to claimants, by
reason OF the dissolution of the Commission,
so. Total, ia"
Arrested-Three young men named Thos.
| Curlett, Bernard Feeney, and James Mckee,
were arrested on Tuesday last, and brought
before Mayor Valentine, toanswer the charge
OF committing an assault and battery on
Moses Rash, County Constable, at Nebeker' 5
Saloon, the evening previous. 1t appears
that Rash and Curlett got into dispute about
something, when a fight ensued, during
which Rash handled Curlett rather roughly,
when Feeney and Mckee came to his assis-
tance, and they beat Rash in a terrible man.
ner They were held to bail in the sum OF
$500 each, TO answer at the next term of the
Court at New Castle.
Union N. Z. Church.-We understand
the lecture room of the new Union NJ. E.
Church, corner of Fifth and Washington
Streets, will, providence permitting, be
opened for Divine service on Sabbath next,
Dec. 23d Service at 10 A. NJ, preaching
by Bishop Ames, of Illinois At . p. NJ.
interesting addresses by eminent speakers Ia
the young folks, and Sabbath School friends
in general. At n p. NJ, preaching BY
Bishop Scott, OF Delaware To all of which
we cordially invite the friendly public, young
and old. Seats tree, and the people free t0
promiscuously, in families or otherwise
l. 0. o. F-The II. W. Grand Lodge o,
Delaware, l. o. o. F., held special session
at the Odd Fellows Hall, in this city, on
Wednesday evening last. The attendance
of representatives was large. DR.. J. W.
Sharp, r. w. Grand Representative to tho
Grand Lodge OF the United States, submitted
and read his report OF the doings OF that body
at its last session. instruction was given
by Representatives j. Maris and j. w
sharp in the work of the Order.
Christmas Presents.-We would invite oul
readers who desire to make presents during
the coming holidays, to call at the store o
John b. Porter, No. 409 Market street. HI
has on hand splendid assortment Of usefu
and beautiful standard and ornamental
books, work boxes, games, photographs
albums, fancy and useful articles, &c, &c
which he will sell at low prices His stocl
is large and varied and ladies and gentlemen
should call before purchasing elsewhere.
Holiday Presenn.-E. S. r. Butler adver
tses in another column that he offers for sal,
work boxes, writing desks portfolios, ladies
companions, satchels, travelling bags purses
f pocket books, chess and backgammon
boards, photograph albums, books, &c.
suitable for holiday presents, at fair prices
Mr.. Butler has fine assortment of goods OF
! hand, and we would recommend our reader
making purchases for the holidays to Civ
him a call.
Neio Jerusalem Church, Delaware Avenue
Rev Willard II. lIinkleY, Pastor; morning
G service, 10! O'Clock; evening service, Z
O'Clock. Subject of evening discourse, sun
, day, Dec. 23d, 1866: 1.-THE Star Of Bcthlc
: hem Seats free.
: Patent Grdnted.-A patent has been grant
ed to James Wilson, ofthis city, for improve
stove pipe elbow.
= A trivial incident occurred in Lexington
q Va, few days ago. One of General Lee
: pupils shot and killed a respectable blac