Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-05-31

who resides near Mount Pleasant, In Pencade
Hundred, murdered his wife on the night OF
the 10th instant, and buried her body under
the pig pen. He then informed the neighberi
that she had misteriously disappeared, and
search was instituted for her. The mill pond
and other places were searched, as 1t was sur
missed that she bad committed suicide, and th,
whole neighborhood became thoroughly
aroused. On Monday we received q note from
hin stating that his wife had mysteriously
disappeared, and that information In regard
TO her would be thankfully received aud a
suitable reward would be given for the same
1t seems that some Of the friends Of the fami.
J ly entertained suspicious that she had been
murdered, and examined the premises very
closely. O1e OF them noticing some fresh
earth in or about the horse stable proceeded
to dig which act was resisted by Armstrong
nut the work was persevered in and the clothes
of Mrs. A. were soon nnearthed. Armstrong
was then :4keu into custody and sent to New
Castle jail. Some Of the visitors shortly af-
teawari5 noticed an off4nsive smell about the
pig pen, removed the floor and the body OF
Mrs. A. was fou7d. The boards had been
nailed.dowalwi with railroad spikes, one OF which
had entered her flesh. An inquest was held
by Deputy Coroner James Newkirk, on Mos
day evening, when Dr.. Veazey made post
mortem examination, and he found that the
a verdict OF death from q blow from some
heavy instrument. Coroner Curry visited the
house on Tuesday, aul as there was no record
made of the testimony OF the witnesses, II 10
probable that the jury may be called together
again, aud a more formal hearing he had of
| the circumstances attending the fearful crime.
The body was Inferred on Tuesday afternoon
Mr.. aud Mrs Armstrong bad lived in a very
unhappy state tor seVers wars, and she left
her home on several occasions with the
| avowed purpose of not returning, Two or
| three years ago one Of them made an appica-
ton to the Legislature, for divorce, but un-
fortunately it was not granted. They had six
children, the dest OF whom is about thirteen
years of age, aud the you 1gest are twin 9, and
only about nine months old. This is one OF
the most shocking tragedies which has occur
red in our State tor many years, and our pso-
pie are greatly shocked thereat.
Edaeational.-T Board OF Education met
on Monday evening. The minutes of the pre-
csding meeting were read and approved. The
Committee on increased school aocommod alton,
reported in favor OF enlarginy No 10, making it
three stories high, &c., which could be done
for 5000. The report was accepted, after
which it was discussed at some length, when
it Was adopted, and referred back to the
commit ee with instruotio 10 carry the recon-
also ms ructed t. inquire into tue expediency
of 'aising No. 4, and report the c,st of the
same Messrs. dawthrop aud Porter were ad-
ded to the Committee
A communication was received frou Core
ius Wiltbank, in regard to improper punish
ment OF children at No. 2. It was referred to
committee of said school. Mr.. Pickles in
quirs1 in reference TO the course VIII Gu should
be pursued in iegard to children who were
1aN 10. u.1.o 81 l. Ia
excusesi Judge Hall said that il seemed that
parents appe ,red to be anxious to get their
children into School and then they appeared
equally anxious to keep them out. The aver
age attendance in our schools was ve-y good,
but that was owing 10 the enforcement Of the
rules. There WIS pretty general discussi n
of the matter and the opinion seemed to pre-
vail that the parents should feel the necessity
OF having their children attend school regular
I've The proposition OF DR.. Quinby to extend
the ime for the assembling Of children at the
school was taken up. The matter was dis
cusssd by Msssrs. Naf, Coleman, Gawthrop, af-
ter which 1t was passed over
Various bills were read and ordered to be-
paid.
COrreefion.-In our issue Of Monday, It was
stated that Solomon Jersey was held to bail
in $500 for committing an assault and battery
on Mathew Haggerty. We are informed that
the difficulty occurred in this manner, Mr..
Jersey was given an execution against Hag.
gerty for SAYS with costs, and ordered to col
lect the same. Mr. S., applied to him several
times but he refused to make payment. On
Saturday week he determined to make the
money, and proceeded to take several hides,
when Hagerty assaulted him, and ende ivored
to get hold OF curryng knife, which was
hanging against the wall. Mr.. Jersey pushed
him away and he striking and kicking, finally
choked him somewhat The wife and daugh-
ter of Haggerty, and also medium size bull
dog, came TO his assistance, the latter inflicting
several wounds on Mr.. Hersey's legs Mr..
Jersey then picked up club with which he
dealt Haggerty blow over the head and beat
a hssty retreat He afterwards had Haggerty
arrested for assaultiug and resisting an officer
in the discharge of his duties, when he was
held in $500 bail to answer at the next term
OF the Court. Haggerty then made complaint
before the Mayor, and Mr.. II. was also held
for his appearance as above stated.
Police A6ar..-The following cases have
been disposed of since our last
Jas Erwin and John Dsrrah, by officer Buck,
for allowing goat to run at large, kned ST. aud
costs.
John Farraudire, by officer Heal for assault
and battery on VIM. Hersel, fined 81 and COSTS
John Dougherty, by officer Hyatt, for iujur-
ing trees, fined So and costs.
John Schrader, by officer Hyatt, for placing
cart on sidewalk, fned $40 and costs.
Mary Jane Frame, by officer Buck for disor-
derby behaviour. Released on promise to go
home at Rockdale.
Mary Martin and John Martin, by officer
Jones, for drunkenness, 6nei 80 OTIS. and costs.
Moses Journey, by officer Jones, for disor-
derby conduct, held in 5000 bail to keep the
peace.
Henry McCloud, for the larceny Of silver
watch and $50 the property Of 8. Logan of
Cha restown, Nd.
Clara Rushton, by Officer Maharty, for va
grancy, sent to New Castle for 60 days.
FIRE IN K,at County dwelli ug of Mr..
James L. Davis, on hs farm near Cbestcrville
was destroyed by re on Modday last. The fire
il said to have originated from sparks from
the kitchen chimney. Most Of the furniture
on the lower hoor was saved! Mr.. Davis was
absent at the time engaged in his labors as
one of the county assessors. We learn that
there was no insurance on the property, and
the loss is supposed to be about 81 ,50oo,--
(Kent (Md)News.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 70 of the Revised Code,
entitled 'sof the City of Wilmington Be it en-.
acted by the Sena' and House of Representatives,
Of the State Of Delaware, in General Assembly
met two,thirds of each house ooncurring:
SECTION Ist-That Section 81 of Chapter 70 Of the
Revised Code, be amended by tho addition thereto
Of the following words and figures, viz "And the
City Council NAV further in their discretion, in
granting such application, cause such street. lane or
alley, any part thereof to be paved between the
curbngs agreeablY to the true regulations Of sal
street, lare alley, under the direction Of tho
Street Committee, in the same manner with the
same powers and eifeot to tho extent and sub-
j.ct to the provisions Of Section "a Of an act 10
amend the Charter OF the City of Wilmington,
passed at Dover, February 20, 1857, he same as II
their said action taken under the authority Of
baid lat mentioned Section and upon the applica