Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-08-20

ran against Cochran, while on the other
hand Walters declared it was Gaines. The
result was Cochran exhibited revolver and
dirk knife, when an alteration ensued, IN
which Cochran stabbed Waters in the lett
side. The parties then separated and the
Injured man had his wounds dressed. About
an hour and II half afterwards, the soldiers
met Gaines when a fracas occurred between
him and Walters IN which he cut Gaines
across the abdomen, lnflicting terrible
cash. The soldiers then retreated pursued
by party OF white men, but they succeed
ed in eluding their pursuers, and reached
this city on Sunday afternoon. After they
had reached the rendezvous, Waters While
divesting himself of his Clothes tore the
plasters from his wound, when 1t bed pro.
fusely. DIR. Jones was called in and
dressed it. We learn that High Constable
Dougherty received despatch yesterday to
arrest Waters, as Gaines was seriously IN
iured, but he had not been taken into custo-
dy when we went to the press.
Cooperation Confidence Operation.-
Philadelphia Inquirer, says man was ar
rested in Wilmington, Delaware, under the
following circumstances:-A short time ago,
the carpenters of Trenton, New Jersey,
struck for higher wages. Their demand
being refused, work stagnated for awhile,
und an effort was made TO put things IN mo-
lOH ny BClhuB bnlo mani hhV SAN - |
themselves, TO act as agent for the workmen,
and make contracts. The carpenters and |
bricklayers worked for him, lumber dealer |
furnished Inn material, and good contracts
were made and considerable work done with |
out any outlay by the contractor. The work
being finished, the agent obtained the money,
and without settling with any Of the work
men or lumber merchant, he left Trenton.
The men became alarmed and got out war
| f.,.l L. Nd Tpontnn nftinpr
traced him TO Wilmington. He did not put
up at a hotel but went to the Police Office
and got his lodging. The next day he went
TO the house of his brother-in-law, and re-
mained there until he was arrested. The
Trenton officer had no right to take him
| without requislion, and at first he appear
cd disposed to refuse 10 go; but 1t being re-
presented to him that a requsiti0n would be
tclegraphed for, and that il would be ready
in the morning. until which time he could
be detained in custody at Wilmington, he
concluded TO save trouble and go along with
the officer, SO both took the cars for Trenton.
The Lady's Friend for September, 1867
1.-THE Village Doctor, an expressive picture,
is the title of the Steel Engraving In the Sep
} tember number Of this popular magazine
A beautiful Steel Fashion Plate, with numer-
: Gus other Engravings of the Fashions fol
low, and the usual piece of popular Music
worth of itself the price OF the number
: Among the Literary matter we have an ar
l ticle ON " Skeleton Leaves, or the Phantom
Bouquet, a fine Story by Louise Chandler
, Moullon, y GLOW a Woman Had Her Way, "
1 "Oryille College" Dora Castel," "How
! to Make Wax Flowers" &c. We would
j suggest TO our lady readers who desire TO get
, IL Wheeler 81 Wilson's Sewing Machine, that
+, the "Lady's Friend" offers one of these ma-
. chimes as Premium for Clubs of thirty
: names and that it is not moment too soon
i to commence making up their lists for next
e year. A beautiful steel engraving will also
: he sent gratis 10 every single ($250) sub
= scriber, and TO every person sending the
6 usual clubs. Specimen numbers OF the ma.
l. gazinG will bo sent for twenty cents. Price
II (with engraving) $3.50 a year; Four copies
2 Cuith ono angravins) 5000. Une copy oil
1t Lady's Friend and one of Saturday Evening
'e Post (and one engravlng), $500. Address
Deacon u Peterson, 319 Walnut Street, Phil
Al adelphia.
H0od-Boy DroDned.-The West Chester
e Record of Tuesday last says The rain OF
a. Wednesday morning last, in the eastern
u part of Chester county, fell in torrents, and
10 the streams rose with great rapidity. Rid
q. ley Greek IN Willistown and East Goshei
" was high, and lower down was reported
nj higher than at any time since the "bi
N. flood" in 1S43. In Edgmont, small lad
.. between and years of age, son Of William
Manley, was unfortunately drowned. II
Il. had gone to the meadow with his brother
r for the cows. In crossing, the creek was 81
no deep that the cows had to swim, and Will
a the lads were standing on the ioOt-log, on
III Of them becoming dizzy, fell in. His INC
n lher, who was watching the boys, from
NO distance, saw him fall The cries Of til
nf brother were heard by man, not far of
nj who ran and jumped into The creek, but di
.si not get sight OF the child the lad was see
AZ to rise only once, as he was carried away b
Al. the roaring torrent. His body had not ye
N. been recovered at last advices, though dill
ut gent search had been made for it.
'at Turtle Soup.-Some ol the finest rurtl
ue Soup ever made in Wilmington, may be no'
n had at McI.anan's, st. Johns Restaurant, i
les Market street near Fourth Itis the produt
sc OF the monster Turtle that McLanan exhibi
'ss ed at the door of his Restaurant, for two {
nd three days last week. II was the largest sc
is. turtle ever brought to this city, weighin
$50 over one hundred pounds. The lovers
ne fine soup will be served at the st. Johns
ms the best style Of the caterers art Thoi
who have thus far eaten OF it., pronounce
ne by odds the best prepared turtle soup the
he have tasted in long time Families will
NJ supplied with the soup upon leaving the
ia orders at the St. Johns, in Market stree
ms near Fourth.
rs PetersOn's Magazine The Septembt
he nunper of Peterson's Ladies' National Nj
III. gazine has reached us. The embellishmen
,@s consist of a steel engraving entitled :" Bo,
Inc and Boat, +" which is truly handsome, natu
tx al and lite-like; and very pretty pictul
in called "The Woodland Brook. " I'll
me double sized colored Fashion plate is qui
attractive and will be much admired by ever
Ia. lady OF taste and refinement. Tho readr
i'd. matter-hoth poetry and prose-s from ii
he pens Of the best writers in the country. A
in together it Is perfect gem, and will !
ne. welcomed to every wel-reguated honse
me Aceident,-0n Friday last, a laborer namt
- James Butcher, while somewhat under u
Dre influence of liquor ascended the ladder
res the scatiold of the Delaware Avenue Bapti
Church, now in course OF erection. In e
nc ing about on the scatIold, he slipped and ie
Ter to the ground, alighting on pile Of stOn
Try breaking one of his legs, badly spralnng h
an back, bruising his face and cutting his ey
IN His wounds were dressed after which
in was removed to the Hospital ut the Aim
house,
he Death Of John l.. Russeu.-We regret
zen announce that John L. Russell, grOcei
ma merchant, died at his residence in this cit
led about nine O'Clock, yesterday morning, NJ
Ose husseil hau Deeh NJ lor several weeks Wi
me lypholu lever, pu' nau pecome 30 much Dt
In ter as to warrant his friends in cherishiI
am the hope that he would ultimately recove
lge A few days ago however, he took relap
lie and expired as above atated. He was q ge
teman highly respected by all who kne
him, and his death will be deeply regrette
'nI uM Ganp Meftng-The camp meeting
~" Tn J0hnsOn's woods. in Brandywine Hundre
~; was largelY attended on Sunday Last IT,