Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


who wish to make pleasant trip should
procure their tickets Immediately, as the
number Is limited.
The Silver Pitcher and Goblet, voted for
at the Wilmington Theatre, were on Satur-
day evening presented to- the Water Witch
Fire Company. The following is the vote:-
Water Witch, 1874; Washington, 10l; Friend
ship, l; Reliance, 5; Fame, 90; Phnnix, 5;
Delaware, 4.
Lucretia Mott preached sermon at the
Hicksite Friends Church. in this city, on
Friday last, on the occasion of the Friends
Monthly Meeting
AS the Delaware train was approaching
Middletown on Saturday morning last, a
BOY attempted to cross the track ahead of the
cars, the COW catcher caught the wheels of
the carriage, the boy jumped and escaped
uninjured, the horse broke loose and escaped
across the track, the carriage was literally
demolished
Sheriff Hagany advertises to sell the real
estate OF Robert Eaton, deceased, James
Dolan, deceased, John Huey, deceased and
Joseph Q. Hughes, at the hotel of Morris
Dickinson, on Saturday, the 14th of July;
and the property of Robert McGonigal. in
Mill Greek Hundred on the 18th
Aceidents.-At o'clock, on Thursday af
ternoon last, Robert Young, about 10 years
OF age, son of Mr.. George Young, residing
IN Franklin Street, near Jefferson, was run
over by the cars and had his legs badly in
]ured. The boy was standing on the rail
road waiting for train 10 pass, when an.
olher train came in an opposite direction
Inc locomotive struck him, and knocked him
down, injuring his legs severely. The left
leg was hurt so badly, that the attending
physician, DR.. White, found it necessary to
amputate the limb at the knee Ether was
administered to the patient, and the ampu-
tation was made in q skllful manner Al
last accounts the little sufferer was doing
we'll
A man named Phillips, living at the corner
OF Lord and Spruce Streets, on Wednesday
last, was crushed between the bumpers Of
two cars, and injured so badly as to produce
paralysis. DIR. White was called in, ad.
ministered to his wants, and he is doing
we'll
On Wednesday last, a boy whose name
we could not learn, residing in the neiphbor-
hood of Lord and Spruce Streets, was cut
on the arm, One of the large vessels was
severed, and he bled profuseiy, placing his
life in jeopardy. DR.. White was called in.
and attended to his wants.
On Sunday last, little daughter of Ben.
jamin Green residing in Hedgeville, fell from
second story window to the ground She
alighted on her face, and was badly, though
not seriously injured
A woman engaged in gathering bark near
the railroad a few days ago, was thrown down
Dy log turning over, when she threw her
hand on the railroad track and the cars pas
sing at the time it was nearly severed at the
wrist, rendering amputation necessary.
FIre-The sorghum mill of Mr.. Thomas
Slaughter and W. D. Comegys, situated near
Dover Depot, was destroyed by fire on Fri
day morning The mill was nearly new. and
had steam engine and cane press, and two
large pans oil the best manufacture. The
loss is ABOUT $500, The fire is supposed
TO nave been the work of an incendiary.
Tho Coming Fourth Of 'July will be cele.
brated by the Mt. Salem and Union Sabbath
Schools in Riddles Woods Addresses will
be delivered, and pieces appropriate to the
occasion will be sung by the schools. Those
desiring TO spend the day out of the city will
nnd these woods delightfully."- cool, a well
supplied refreshment stand, and the enter
tainmeDt presented by the schools pleasing
and instructive.
Excellent Pens.-We have received from
Boughman, Thomas & Co., No. 421 Marke
Street, in this city, samples of the "Semi
nary and Diamond Staten Pens, whicl
we have tried, and take pleasure in com
mending them as the very best we have evel
used. Merchants, Teachers, and in fac
every person who writes, should procure ,
oox and give them trial The ink flowi
freely, they are very durable, and purchaser,
will find them just what we represent them
Call and procure box and we will warran
that they will give entire satisfaction.
The Wilmington Theatre Mr. Franl
Drew, the celebrated comedian, closed ,
successful engagement at the Wilmington
Theatre, on Saturday night last The man
egement have engaged Mr.. E. L. Tilton anC
MI Harry Pearson, who appeared last even
ing IN the great Moral Drama entitled. "Thl
Ticket-ofLeave Man. The same piec,
will be presented again this evening. Messrs
| Tilton and Pearson are well supported il
their several characters.
Cecil County Matters.-We copy the fol
lowing items from the Cecil Wing of Satur
day
On Saturday last, Charley, youngest so,
of Mr. Benjamin Wells, Railroad Agent a
this place, received n wound in the cheel
by being thrown accidentally from the hant
express cart, in which he was beng wheele,
by his little brother Benny, about the depot
In falling his head was forced through th,
spokes of the wheel, and before it could i,
taken therefrom, the wheel had to be takel
OF. The blood flowed profusely from III,
wound for time, and at first ii was though
to be serious; but on examination it proyet
| otherwise, and with the exception of Il sor,
cheek, Charley is lust as well and heart,
as he ever was. ~
Sassafras Neck, in this county, was yis:te,
by one of the most severe storms of win,
and rain, on Thursday week, 18th inst. tha
Inc people OF those parts have ever witness
ed. Much damage is said to have been dom
TO the growing wheat; trees were uprooted
fences blown down and buildings Injured b,
the wind, which approached in violence
tornado. The rain, accompanying the wind
fell in torrents. The storm was particularly
destructive to shade and orchard trees in III
neighborhood OF Cecilton, which lay directl,
in its track.
On Saturday evening last, Sammy, it'll
son of Mr.. Samuel King, of Little Elk, fel
overheard from a raft, at the bridge. an,
narrowly escaped drowning. His brother
George, Immediately jumped in after Inn
and succeeded in rescuing him on his risin
the second time.
Prof E: G. Collins of Elkton, was pre-
cipitated into mud puddle, while on hi
way home, on Tuesday night last, by hi
horse stepping into hole and falling wit
him. The smashing up of the saddle an
the muddying of Mr.. C.'s clothes was tb
only harm resulting therefrom.
The dwelling Of Mr.. Robert Dawson, nea
New Leeds, in this county, was struck b
lightning, on Sunday afternoon last, an
completely destroyed.
ON Thursday last boy fell oyerboar
from the steamer Maryland, while She wa
crossing from Perryville to Havre.de- Grace
and was drowned. He belonged to the latte
plAes.