Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-05-21
LOCAL MATTEHS.

lnqUeSt.-Ooroner curry helu an inquest
last Friday afternoon, over the body Of an un-
known man, found floating in the Delaware
near New Castle. He was about Eve feet seven
inches In height, had dark hair, and had on
q dark grey wooden shirt and cloth vest, a
email leather strap was buckled round the
waist and he is supposed to have been about
twenty-five years OF age. On the right arm
were the initials A. B. and an anchor, and on
a card fonnd in the vest pocket was printed
"Sailors, home, Thomas Boyle, shipping officer,
corner Of Penn and Lombard Streets, Phila-
delphia." The jury rendered verdictol death
from drowning or other causes unknown. The
body was inferred in PottsrI field near New
Castle. From the fact that the man had not
boots or pants on, it is supposed that be de-
serted from ship which sailed for California
about two weeks ago.
CroneI Curry held inquest last Thursday
evening, over the body OF woman named
Mary Common who died suddenly al her resi-
dence near the corner of Sixth aud Pine
streets. She complained of being unwell In
the morning and in the afternoon she laid
down on the bed, and in 3 short time after
ward some of the members OF the family went
up to speak TO her when she was found to be
dead. She was about 60 years OF age. The
Jury renderded a verdict Of death from natu-
raj causes.
Coroner Curry held an inquest on wednes-
day afternoon last, on the body Of an unknown
female child, found in the woods between
jackson and Van Buren, streets, near the Bran
DIVINE. The jury rendered verdist that the
deceased came to its death from causes IN
known.
CITY improvements. -Nessrs. Joseph Teas l.
Co. have nearly doubled the size OF their nut
and bolt factory at Third and Church streets.
Messrs. Mcdaniel Adsms h Co. are now en-.
gagged In erecting an extensive addition TO their
rolling mill, at the foot Of Church street. The
building one hundred and fifty feet long by
seventy-fve wide, and such new machinery
will be added as will enable them to manufac-
ture seveetesn tons Of bar iron per day in ad-
dtion TO the amount now made by them. The
new improvements are made under the super
vision of Mr.. Henry Harris, of the celebrated
firm OF William and Henry Harrs,) father and
sony OF Allentown, Pa, who have been instru-
mental in constructing most of the prominent
rolling mills in the country. They last year
built i've new rolling mills There is prop
ositon on foot to erect another large rolling
mill in this city for the manufacture of bar
iIoa. It is said that re-ro!ling mill, mill
for re-rolling rails would do an excellent bus
mess in Wilmington. Mr.. B. +. Perkins is
erecting handsome three story brick house
in Fourth Street between Spruce and Pine.
removed TO No. East 4th street, 10 distribu-
ting an immense number Of valuable articles a,
prices which are ludicrously cheap. In the
first place purchaser buys one OF Taylor's
twenty. Eve cent articles according to ohoice
which are always fully worth the money
This being done he receives in an envelop,
an order for an article TO be delivered upon
the payment of one dollar. Now he has hi
option either TO pay his dollar and take it o
- al Ia
then exercises his own Judgment. ANON
these articles delivered for one dollar NAV b
barrel Of -four, prime article; ton OF coal
free from slate or other impurities; cord I
fre-wood, gold or silver watch, with chain
rings, buttons, ice pitchers and numerous 9th
er things. The arrangement is perfectly fail
and what is more, it 10 exceedingly pop ular.
More improvements Pickles l. Got
ter, stove merchants, Market street above Sc,
ond. are erecting a large and commodiot
building in the rear Of their etore, hich wi
add largely to their facilities for doing bus
ness, beside adding much TO the improv
of Shipley street.
There are also several improvements md,
way on Orange street; also on Market stree
we notice q large ann handsome store goin
rp.
appointment. S. Appleton OF this cit
has been appointed q Second Lieutenant
the 18th Regiment, U. S. Infantry, which
now on duty in Arkansas, under Major Gener
Caoby. Lieut.. Appleton served in the Fir
Delaware Regiment, from which he was pr,
NOTED to q Captaincy in the 3lst colored re.
iment, and on its being mustered out OF sc
vice, he WAS given a second lieutenancy
Hancock's Corps. This corps was muster
out of service last February but SO faithful
did Mr.. A. discharge his duty that he bas be
honored with another appointment as stat
above.
Police Afdrs.-The following cases ha
been disposed OF since our last.
John Marley, by officer Dougherty, for i
toxication, fined 30 cents.
Benjamin Butler and Benjamin King, by {
hcer Jones, Tor larceny, held 10 5000 bail
appear at mex court Of General Sessions,
Michael Munday, by officers Heritage al
Crothers, for assault and battery upon Mr.
Weaver, fined costs.
Charles Gallagher, by officer Heritage,
drunkenness, fined so cents aud costs.
Jonn Dettling, by officer Heal, for standil
on sidewalk, tned IS and costs.
Tsmp~aaes Mas Asetny.-A grand me-
meeting will be held at Middletown, on Thur
day, the Gath inst, when addresses will
delivered by Rev. P. Coombe, Rev. Geo, Qui,
A special train will leave this city at 30
and Laurel at A N. Fare for the roul
trip only 81.
TIC Teatre-The Theatrical Company CO
tinue their exhibitions at the Odd Fellow
Hall. They play orBELLo to night.