Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-07-30

| A Man Dropnsd IN tho 0hristidna.--A
man named Robert Shippers was drowned in =
\ the Christiana river, at the loot OF Church (
street, about five O'Clock on Sunday after
noon. II appears that Mr.. Shippers in COM
pany with several others went out to take
a walk. When the party reached the I
wharf on the southery side oil the Chris
tiana, they all determined to take bathe.
MIR. Smpers dived off the wharf, came up
TO the surface of the water and suddenly dis
appeared again. Not coming up, his COM
panions and others instituted search. About
twenty minutes afterwards his body was re-
covered in the immediate vicinity where he
was seen go down the last time. He was
taken to the wharf when it was discovered
that life was not yet extinct, and every effort
was made 10 restore him to consciousness
but without success Coroner Benjamin L.
Bellew assisted by Deputy Coroner Cur
rey held an inquest ON the body, when the
Jury rendered verdict that he came TO his
death by accidental drowning. The de-
ceased resided in Second street, between
Poplar and Lombard. He was about "a years
of age, and leaves a wife and one child TO
mourn his loss. He was member of Cap |
tain Curry's company, Fourth Delaware
Volunteers, during the late war, and was an |
excellent soldier.
Out of their Mtnds.-A man and woman |
, who reached Philadelphia on Saturday in
! the one O'Clock train from Baltimore, gave |
evidence by their singular conduct that they
; were laboring under insanity. After the
train had passed Wilmington the passengers
were somewhat annoyed and amused by the
/: conduct of the pnir. Frequent eXclamations,
. such MS, Glory be 10 God ~ and Praise
J. the Lord !" were uttered by the couple, and
). to cap the matter, they began, when few
t. miles from the city, to remove their clothing.
}. The woman took OIL her under garments,
d shoes and bonnet, and the man his loes.
VI Leaving their clothes alongside the seat they
e had occupied, and, Notwithstanding the calls
N of the conductor to come back and take
v them, they started in their rather loose con-
( dition along the street While proceeding
1t up Broad street they still continued shouting
le fGlory to God ~ "Glory TO God l'
N First Presbyterian Ohurch.-The usual
ie weekday services will be held in the School
ls Room of the Institute, (entrance on Shipley
street) on Wednesday and Friday evenings
90 at O'Clock.
The Sunday School teachers OF this church
have determined TO give their scholars an
~ excursion and pic nc. AS the time and
rs place to go are not yet decided upon, full
ed attendance OF the teachers and others inter
th ested, is desirable on Wednesday evening
II, next, as after the Religious service, the com
Oh mittee on the proposed jaunt wishing TO car
IT. ry out their plans in the very best and most
ng approved way, will be thankful for any sug
10 gestion which can aid them, as well as fol
're any pecuniary assistance which may be ten
eu dered.
m Church IaprOuement.-Th Gazette says
I'M 1t is said that ST. Peters Church, at the cor
aet ner of Sixth and West Streets will shortly
bis be remodeled and enlarged. 1t will be ex
er tended back several feet and enough space
he added 10 make eighty new pews, and this il
10 is supposed will add to the revenue OF tht
ed Church more than 81 900 year. A larg,
an and handsome tower will be erected in from
,ic with porch similar to Trinity Church. Ii
the the tower will be large and fine sounding
INT. bell. A new roof will be placed upon it
Irs' new windows put in, of stained glass, til
inc inside painted; in TACT, the whole churcl
lie will be remodeled, reftted and made one q
no the handsomest in the city. These improve
og ments, II is estimated, will cost some $12 ,00C
M. They also intend building on West Street
sni near the Church, magnificent school-houst
The which will cost about $4,000.
dly Cecil County Matters.-We copy the fo
lhls lowing items from the Elkton Wing, {
ing. Saturday
! it, The new organ for the Elkton NJ. E. SUI
this day School arrived on Saturday last. 1t W.T.
lyal used on Sunday, and, beng a new feature
). the school, took well and gave general satl
,irg faction,
'ddog dogg A boy named Lambert was arrested ar
noS lodged in Jail by Sheriff Janney, on Tue
l mn dearborn, from an old lady residing in Phi
(, tn adelphia named Hughes The boy had st
rsrv 70 len the property in Philadelphia and broug
COWS IT 10 Elkton about ten days previous. III
ms property was found in the barrens at Il
soon house of Adam Shivery, a short distan
Mr. from town. The young thief had pawn
raliv the mule and wagon for $40, which we
TO- worth $500.
treet Escaped from Fort Delaware Thu
daV nipht last 81 man namad GpOrpp .IOll
the son, convicted of numbering negro at Clio
shall cester Point, while serving as soldier
the the Fourth Delaware Volunteers, and th
1Der fleeing to the enemies lines, made his esca
muz- from Fort Delaware johnson wns tried a
that sentenced to be hung, but il was subseque
icing ly commuted TO imprisonment for life, a
i is, he was incarcerated at Fort Delaware
i'm johnson came TO this city, where lie was
nd he rested by the Police. He was taken back
n the the Fort on Saturday. A man nam
That O'Hearne also escaped with johnson.
If his has been caught We learn that TWO mt
of an men-one a convict and the other Uni
him States sOldier-escuped on Sunday night.
~ ~, hs Taylor g. JacksoR's Acddemy.--The Ell
N be enth Scholastic year OF Taylor & Jackso
citv, Academy, Scientific, Classical and CC
si,Inn mercial School for Young Men and Bo
rnaon will commence on the 2d of September
4 Tho The accommodations have been largely
# the creased a large and well furnished Gym
finera SUM auueQ, anu InuCu new anu ValuaDle
v,ero paratus provided. A full course of wei
+ doas iusrated Lectures is delivered each W
lin An able and efficient corps of instruct
ae an has been procured. This is one of the
or the educational institutions in the State, and
linuor commend it TO the patronage OF Delaware
;. and who desire to give their sons thorough
ucation.
he re- Unfounded Report.-A report was inI
ION on eulaton yesterday that small boat
rltage, been capsized IN the Delaware river off
ccord' Castle on Sunday, and that Albert Becl
lorna, and another gentleman who were in it,
iouncil been drowned. We have made in1uiry
3 ordi- lative to the matter and find the staten
Dook unfounded. The parties referred to wer
oihcer the river in a sail boat, and were caugl
nstruc' the Storm which ragefwith great viole
10 the but the little craft weathered the gale,
lnciehl they reached home about nine o'clock in
IN l ihe evening. The sail was somewhat DANA
lie esti. Sale Of Lots.-ogle & Townsend sole
Id law David II. Chandler, six building lots on
police turday afternoon. Nos. 1, 2, and 3, from
lly the ca feet on Ninth street. by Al feet 8 inc
, VIOLA to James Morrow at SIG per foot.
led and No. 4, fronting % feet on French ST
0 knew by IA feet deep, 10 Caleb P. johnson, for
etween per foot
because No 5, fronting 90 feet on King stree
sgrace, 14O feet deep, TO James Morrow for $40
finance foot.
some Of No 6, fronting 22 feet on King stree
lost re. 91s feet deep, to James Morrow, $5'
before foot.