Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-07-03

sion 10 cape May IN the new and beautiful
Steamer FELTON,, on the 2sth or 30th OF Au-
gust The design is to make this one of the
most pleasant excursions that ever left our
city The steamer which they have secured
is one of the fastest as well as one of the
most splendid steamers that ever sailed in
our waters. Special care will be taken that
none but those of good character be allowed
to go. Those who propose going had best
secure tickets at an early period. The com
mttee consists Of
Rev, J. Cunningham, Rev. w. j. Stevenson.
D. d: Curtis, j. ]. Jones,
A. Rittenhouse, j. Riddle,
I" J. France, Joseph Pyle,
II. +. Pickles, Captain A. Kelley,
j. l.. Gouley, r. H. Jones,
J: ). Weldin, r. Mcdaniel,
II, Robinson, And others.
Fourth Of July Excursions. The steamer
Ariel will make two excursion trips to Phia.
dolphin, to morrow (Fourth of July) leaving
Wilmington at G. 80 A. NJ. and 9 p. NJ. Re
turning, leave Philadelphia at 0 A. NJ. and S
P. Nj. This will afford our scilizens fine
opportunity TO witness the grand military
parade, and the presentation of the battle
flags OF the Pennsylvania Regiments to that
state. Excursion tickets so cents.
Encouragement II Amcrican Talent
Three hundred dollars has been offered by
the proprietors of the Sunday School Times
of Philadelphia to the author who will fur
nish the best original story for publication
in the columns of their paper. As this is
more than three times the amount usually
paid for such an effort, the proposition will
he likely 10 call out some of the best Ameri.
can writers. In due time the readers of that
excellent weekly journal will reap the bene-
of 81 ,,1y 4. A..
desire good and interesting paper for the
family TO send for sample copy, which
will he furnished free on application.
Grand DipisioA Sons Of Temperance. The
National Division Sons of Temperance of
North America, held their annual session in
Montreal, G. E., last week Among the Of
tcers chosen for the next two years, we find
the name of James C. Pckels, of this city,
who was elected NJ. W. Sentinel The ney,
session will be held in this city
The Fourth At North East-The Fourth of
July will be celebrated by Independent
Council, No, IA, o. U. A, NJ, of North
East, Md, by grand basket picnic, in the
woods Of Mr.. D. Mcdaniel, near North
East, Tho other Councils OF the Order in
the county arc expected to participate on the
occasion. A band Of music will be in atten
dance The Declaration of Independence
will be read by Mr. A. Ford. II. r. Tor
bert ESQ, will deliver the Grafton on the
occasion.
Harrestin9.-The Elkton Wing, of Satur-
day, says;-The farmers in this county have
been pretty generally employed at having
the present week, and the weather has been
all that could be desired for that business,
with the exception OF few degrees too hot
for comfort-the thermometer ranging near
80 degrees on Monday and Tuesday. The
hay harvest is pretty well over in the neigh
Dorhood OF Elkton, and a number of our
farmers commenced cutting their wheat this
week, which, Notwithstanding the predic-
tions OF short crop so generally INDUCED
in, is very good-the grain being particu
larly well matured and plump Oats and
potatoes promise to be an abundant crop,
we have never seen those crops present a
finer appearance.
Attempted Suicide.-On Saturday last, a
few minutes after 12 O'clock a man of dissi
pated habits named Robert Alexander, called
at the drug store, of Alfred Walton, in Mar
ket Street, below Third, and asked Mr.. Wal
ton If he had anything that would poison
rats. The druggist recommended arsenic,
and gave him directions as to the best mode
OF administering ii. Alexander remarked
for some time, and requested him to procure
something TO eXterminate them. Mr.. Wal
ton states. that Alexander appeared to be
perfectly sober and sane at the time. and
placing confidence in his statements. he fur
nished him with the arsenic. He then went
down to James Morrow's store and asked
for drink of water He was told to walk
BACK TO the rear of the store, and he would
hnd glass there, and water also. He
complied with the request, and after nm alb
sence of few minutes returned. As he
passed out OF the store, lie shook hands with
Mr. Morrow and bid him goodbye, remark.
ing that he did not think he (AIorrow) would
ever see him alive again. About an hour
and half afterwards, the clerks found the
label and paper which had contained the
drug, lying on the floor near the hydrant
Nr Morrow Immediately called on Mr.. Wal
ton, and inquired of the latter whether lie
had given Alexander arsenic, and being an
swered that he had furnished him with
half ounce, Morrow went to AleXander's
house, where he found him quite sick, and
physician, DIR. IL. +. Askew, in attendance.
AT last adyices Alexander was still living,
and it is supposed that he will recover.
DEATH IF a Prisoner. "A man named
Thomas Smirl, was arrested on Saturday af
ternoon last, by officer Hyatt, for obstructng
thS 9tcpH VI d. " L AlChel slOIet IN Market
Street, above Second On the way to the
City Hall, Smirl fell at the corner Of Fourth
and Market Streets, and was conveyed the
remainder of the distance on wheelbarrow.
He died about seven O'Clock The Coroner
was sent for and held an inquest. DR..
Jones examined the body, and ascertained
that he died from dropsy. The Jury rem
dered verdict in accordance with the above
facts. The body was handed over to his
friends for interment He was about As
years of age and leaves wife and four
children. The deceased was man of very
incorporate habits, and had deserted his
family some time ago
Tailoring.-J. H. Muhlhausen, formerly
OF 4l5 King Street, has purchased the inter
est of David Chandler, who retires on ac-
count OF i'll health, in the store No. 500 Mar
ket Street, and will continue the Merchant
Tailoring in all its branches. Mr.. Muhl
hansen fully understands his business. EN-.
ploys none but the most competent work
men, uses the best materials, and our citizens
may rely on having their orders filled at the
shortest notice and in the most fashionable
style. Call and see him in his new location.