Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-04-09


O'Clock, A. NJ, on the oath inst. See notice
in another column.
An election for nine directors of the Bank
of Smyrna, will be held at their banking
house in Smyrna, on Thursday, the I'd day
of May next, between the hours Of . and
O'Clock, P. M.
coroner's Iaquest.-Coroner Bellew, assist
ed by Deputy Coroner Curry, held an IN
quest in the village of Christiana, COM
mencing on Thursday afternoon, and con
GLIDING on Friday, on the body of colored
man named Jerry Harmau, who was found
IN the river, below the Christiana bridge, on
Thursday, about II o'clock, u. nj. The evil
d0nce ELECTED went TO show that the deceased
was formerly in the employ of p II. Clark,
of New Castle Hundred, and that he went
10 Christiana village, on the cd of March.
towards evening, for the purpose of procur-
ing some things for his household. He re-
paired to the store of Mr.. Kemp, and pro.
cured flour, sugar and candles. He also
procured elsewhere a pound Of butter He
was much intoxicated when at Mr. Kemp's
store, and in this condition started for home,
about nine or ten O'Clock in the evening.
On Sunday morning, the I'd OF March, Mr..
james Groves, found Harman's basket on
the side of the creek, and several of the
articles he had purchased at the store, as
also his hat, rendering it pretty certain that
Hartman wandered down to the water and
fell into the creek, between Shannon's store
| house and the end of the bridge, and was
drowned. Search was made for the body
at the time but without success, but on the
4th inst, while VIM. P. Kemp, and several
other boys, were fishing, the body suddenly
rose from the bottom Of the creek, and float
ed on the surface Of the water. The hoys
| gave information TO persons living in the
nelghburhoOd, who secured the body until
the arrival Of the Coroner. II is supposed
that Harman's clothing was fastened to some
thing on the bottom of the river, which pre-
vented him from coming up until the action
OF the water rotted them. The remains had
several marks about the head and face,
creating the impression that Hartman had
been fouliy dealt with, but a thorough in
vesiigation of the case, and post morton
examination by DIR. Geo. w. Hudders, re-
Yealed the fact that they were not marks of
personal violence. The Jury accordingly
rendered verdict "that Jerry Hartman came
TO his death by accidental drowning, caused
by intemperance,
Brutal Outrage. Republican of yes
terday, says A girl aged about fourteen
years, was brought to the Aims house, q few
days ago, who had been beaten in a most
shocking and brutal manner BY man and
woman who reside in Appoquinimink HID,
10 whom she was indentured. She was a
most pitiable object, being covered with
scars from the crown Of her head TO the very
soies OF her ieet. The physician on exam.
ming her expressed surprise that she had
survived the terrible ordeal 10 which She
had been subjected She was rescued from
these barbarians by Constable Wood who
was sent to the house by some of the neigh.
bors who heard her cries OF distress. The
ugress had the audacity to threaten the Con.
stable in order to deter him from interfering
is the case. The girl was in nude state
and Mr.. W. had to pick up some clothing tc
protect her from the cold. The neighbors
condemn the authors of these outrages iu
severe terms, and we presume they will be
arrested and properly punished. We have
not heard the name OF the parties, but the
occupation OF the man IS that OF making
fences.
Carpet Store.-We invite the especial at
tention of our citizens who visit Phiadel
phia for the purpose of purchasing carpets
TO the store OF Reeve l. knight & Son, No
SO7 Chestnut street. They have on hant
an extensive stock OF all kinds of carpets
both foreign and domestic -manufacture,
In the most durable manner from the bes
selected materials, which will be sold at tn
lowest cash prices. They have just receive,
a fine stock Of English carpetings and ney
styles Nenetians ior stairs and halls will
separate borders to match They have ais
on hand oil cloths. mattings, drnggets, rug
and mats, which are worthy the attention
of buyers. The Messrs. Knight are homes
and upright in their dealings, and purchaser
may place implicit confidence in their state
3 ments in reference to the goods offered b.
them, as they will not be guilty Of mlsrepre
> sentation in order to make sale. Call an
examine their stock.
DemOresrs Monthly Magazine
The May number OF this excellent month
ly has reached u.s. II is, as usual. a perfe(
nj gem, exuberant with novelties, brlliar
t. ideas, fashions In mullitudinous forms, spler
did Illustrations, charming poetry and music
!. superb braid patterns, dress patterns. arcl
= lecture, and host Of other valuable matte
useful and Indispensable to every household
, Besides all this, it contains stories an
sketches of the most interesting eharacte
d all eonspiring to render it Il valuable con
4 paniOn for every treside, and the mod,
magazine of America. il has no equal ,
gazette of fashion and literary MONTH,
! and no home should be without II. Send d
9 $500 to w. Jennings Demorest, Alb Broa,
way, New York city, and secure il for yea
q Pennsytcania.-We learn that the Re,
Mr. Coleman, of St. Marks church, in iii
borough, accompanied by number of h
. pensioners, visited slatington last Tuesda
v evening, and held religious service in a ba
there. There was good congregation DR.
sent, who seemed very much interested. an
= invited him to return and hold another se
vice at his early convenience. He has reasC
to feel encouraged to prosecute mis- labors
this new field Carbon (Mauch Chunl
A Democrat
We understand that in East Mauch Cbur
(where Mr.. Coleman has been ofticiatir
+ since Epiphany very eligible lot las bet
s secured, and efforts are TO be instantly mac
il for the erection of chapel there. Messr
, Il. and r. N. Upjohn have been engage
for the plans of the new church st. Mark
: in Mauch Chunk proper, and the work is
e he promptly begun Church Journal me
York;
8 Cecil County Court-The Elkton VIII
II says: The present term of court has bee
n the most dull one for long time past, bl
few persons having attended. There hi
been general disposition among all parti,
r concerned TO postpone cases until next SCI
n TENDER term-there having been but OF
jury trial during the past week.
. Tie Miltonian Ta5leaur To.nioht-N
4 doubt whether Wilmington Institute Hal
although very large, will be able TO aecor
modate all VINO Will clamOr for admissiC
C there tonight, and we would advise an ear
n attendance 10 avoid the rush around Il
:, ticket Office. "a word to the Wise 10 suf
Client"
Change Of Hoar.-It will be seen by +
, ference to the advertisement on our thil
j page that several important changes ha,
been made in the running time of the train