Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-08-13


Treate,ent of Union Prisoners during The
War.-The committee appointed under the
resolution adopted by the House of Repre-
sentatives OF the United States, 10 investi-
gate the treatment of prisoners of war and
Union citizens, held by tho Confederate au-
thorihes during the late rebellion, have is-
sued a circular in which they request all
persons in possession of information upon
either Of these subjects, to forward il to the
committee. They desire them 10 furnish -
First, the name, age and post office address
Of the writer Second, if soldier OF sea-
man, his rank or position, and with what
command he served Third, a full statement
Of all the facts known to the writer touching
his own Imprisonment or treatment, and
that of others, either soldier or citizen, CIV
ing as far as possible, names, places and
dates, with name Of Confederate officer in
charge. Those residing in Delaware will
address John p. @. Shanks, M. c., Washing
ton, ID. G.
Sales Of Real Estate, By Ogle g. Towuscnd,
Auetioneers. last Saturday afternoon,
Ogle & Townsend, sold at public sale the
following properties, to wit -
A two storied frame house No 528 Wal
nut street. TO Mr.. John Mills for $sS0.00
A two storied frame house, No $50 Wal
nut street, to the same purchaser fol
Dennis Murphy, who has disposed of them
because of his intention to leave for the
| West.
A house and lot, in Sixth street below
| Walnut, being the property OF Mr.. ID. Chan.
dler, was sold by Messrs. ogle & Townsend,
at the same time, to Mr.. John Mills for the
sum of $750.00.
| Ftre,-The alarm OF fire on Sunday eve
| ming was caused by the burning of an avn
ing in front of the millinery store of Mrs
Thomas B. Beeson, in Second Street, be
tween Market and King. The fire ignitet
the wood work over the door, but the
flames were e1tinguisbed before much dam
age was sustained. 1t is something OF /
mystery how the awning caught, but 1t il
supposed some person threw lighted mattel
upon It.
Death Of Captain Mathetes. Captain JOIN
Mathews, died at his residence, in Walnu
street below Sixth, in this city, on Sunda,
afternoon. The deceased served in tn
Union army during the war. His funera
will take place tomorrow afternoon, at
O'Clock, and will be attended by the G. A.
of this department.
Mrs. Perkins lSchOOl.-The English, Clas
sical and French Boarding and Day Schoo
of Mrs. NJ. +. Perkins, No. 217 West Sey
4
September 4th. Circulars may be obtaine
at No. 902 Market street, or by application
after August 28th. This is among our hes
; schools, and is well deserving of the patron
age of our citizens.
Manufacturer of Hifes.-George HIRE
No. 206 East Second Street, in this city,
| engaged in the manufacture of Rifles of
superior character, which he is selling
: very low prices Those wishing to purchas
+ should give him call.
. Patents Granted.--A patent has bee
, granted to John Mnruno, Jacob Beesley an
John Uurrier, of Philadelphia, Pa, assigi
ors to G. W. Blandy & Brother, of Newarl
) Del, for design for cook stove.
t Pardoned by tho Governor. William Sew
; all, Of this city, who was convicted in 1856
5 OF an attempt TO set fire to Mr. Cooks sabl
! was pardoned by Governor Salisbury, G
Friday.
German Tarners.-The German Turne
held picnic at Rosendale, yesterday tt
/, weather was fine and the participants spel
the day pleasantly.
/ Deaths in Wilmington. There were hA,
five deaths in this city during the month
o july