Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-22

The February number OF 6ooey Lazy
Book has been received. The fashloh
plate contains six finely coloreu dresses,
real fashions, which are equal to anything
of the kind ever presented IN the pages OF !
that monthly. The embellishments and IL
Illustrations are of the very highest order OF
ant, and the literary matter is oil the most
entertaining character. Cooley has rev
equals in the magazine line ana no supeIlor'
1t is perfect gem of literature and no LADY
should be without il,
cesfl County Matters-we copy the fol,
lowing items from the Elkton Hhig, OF
Saturday. I'll
The Bohemia Bridge.-The soundings Of
Bohemia river at the ferry, the proposed
site Of the bridge which has been ialKeo 0,
so much heretofore, have been taken, ana
specifications for building the bridge MADE
! by Mr.. G. w. Sewall, Engineer. The WldIh
| OF the river is 1850 feet, and the average
depth of water and mud was ascertained 10
be 40 feet The company held meeting
here on Thursday last and proposed to pro-
coed with the work.
| 4 BIrrau Weddinq.-In our last issue VIC
published wedding, which came oil within
a few miles of Elktou, in which the pride
and groom, bridesmaid and grooms- man,
and officiating clergyman, were all OF inc
same name. And ii is said all the invited
guests were BarTatts. The bride and groom
were not related; but the BRIDES father per;
formed the ceremony, and her brother anu
sister were the attendants. 1t was truly |
Barratt wedding.
CHureh MatterS-.1a Extra Aeeiing.-The |
Rev. J. +. Severance writes to the American
Presbyterian, from Milford, Del, as follows;
Last Sabbath was blessed day with us
II united with u.s. There is an unusual in
tcrest with US now. The lecture room is
well filed every night God is evidently
with us; and OIL that We might have great
blessing"
Peacader Chureh.-The Presbyterian says
Rev Edward Webb, pastor Of this church,
. reports many encouraging indications among
j his people, spiritual and otherwise, Inc AT
S tendance upon public services is very much
improved and the libcrality of the people Is
S enlarged, At the New Years reception,
? given to Mr.. Webb, they supplemented his
moderate salary by glft OF $235. We hope
soon TO hear from Pencsder, that news OF
;, spiritual awakening which is 80 sure to FOL
u low movements OF this kind
|, Police Matters-The following cases have
d been disposed OF by Mayor Valentine:
Mary Groves (col.) by officer Buck, for
N larceny Of sundry articles the property OF
IS Martin Jane Kent, also lot of stove CRATES
L. the property of IL. +. Pickles. Held in 300
], bail in default OF which she was committed.
d, jeremiah Watson, by officer Buck, fol-
vaglancy. Found not guilty and discharged:
ot The following named citizens were fined
OF 81 and costs, for permitting the snow to lie
on the sidewalk, contrary to City ordinance
nt, VIM. Kcnnard, VIM. S. McCaulley, II. +
~ Dure, j. Krauape, Andrew Perrott, JOSEPH
ng BiclIta, Edward Pussy, Peter Baxter, Grim
shaw IL McCube.
,et James McKag and John Dixon, for per
hitting vehicles to stand on the public stree
SO. without horse attached, contrary TO Git.
~ ordinance. Fined So each, and costs.
'ur Terrific Storm. "A terrible storm viste
hg this vicinity on Sunday night last. Icon
OF menced showing between five and 81
'Hn o'clock, and continued until after midnight
lul the wind all the while blowing perfect hui
NY ricane Yesterday morning, long hetoI
leo daylight it commenced raining, and did nj
m cease for several hours. Between seven an
Ton eight O'Clock we had another slight sprink
Vas Of snow. Throughout the day thick heav
ere clouds lifted through the air, and Il
ler- weather was extremely disagreeable and vi
.lar pleasant This may be said 10 be regull
hat old-ashioncd winter.
ing. FdRadalyliq and Baltimore Central r. j
the CompdHy --At the annual meeting Of the
has g. Il. c. r. Il. Co., held in the Hall in o
the ford borough, on Monday, January 14th, u
I he annual report to the Stockholders was Tea
n is showing All increase OF business during {
UNI past year. The following gentlemen we
I in elected President, S. M. FELTON,. Director
d TO ]. Hinkley, d. Woelpper r. Quigley, JOSH
), no Philips, Milton Conard, J. A. Strawbrid(
ware Samuel DickGy, j. X, Ramsey, Dan
day, Stubs, DR.. l. Stubs, H. $. Megraw,
Both Tome.
Eeetion.-The stockholders of the W
iday mingion and Great Valley Turnpike Co
the pany, held an election at the Institute But
sun ing, on the l4th inst, at 3 O'Clock, J..
Il ny for officers 10 serve the ensuing year, VIII
Wall resulted in the choice of the following nan
chei gentlemen
who Mqnagers- Samuel Hilles, Edward Bri
OF hurst, Joseph Tatnall, Edward 7. Bell
OF !. A. Il, Smith, Stephen Bonsall, W
ming Bright. Samuel Illlcs was elected Pr
now dent; Edward Bringhurst, Treasurer, {
nae haa Jos. Tatnall Secretary
r. Y. Gcae,a Aaeaeg 1t will be seen by IL c
rbert IN another column, t4.d SIr. George G. Ma
!. II has opened an office, in Room No. /, {
ound Building, and commenced the business
C size Conveyancing, Real Estate and Gem
more Agency. lie gives special attention to BE
pur. keeping and making out bills and accot
ropes for collection. Mr.. Maris is gentleman
heel every way qualified to conduct the BUSH
room. he has entered into, and VIC take pleasur
ed to commencing him to the generous suppol
IoselY the public.
TIE Trtbuhe almanac. We have rece
Ina, tha' copy Of the Tribune Almanac for 1867.
VIII contains the election returns OF nil the 81
aVille, and Territories in the Union; list of
inlsut members Of the next Congress, as fa
IVY OF chosen; synopsis of the principal
ucles passed ut the first session of the Thirty-n
slereu Congress, and mass oil information of
cs' 70 interest to the politician. 1t is sold at
W INT low price Of 20 cents. Send on and {
very copy.
hut up Real Estate Salea-David Irelan has
made chased OF Jas. H. Ray, the farm of Ma
the in Barlow, near Newark, containing 1870 q
oused for $l2, 600.
ey had Henry White has sold three houses
lots near Rockand, TO Thomas Husbd
Union for about $4,000.
esburg Jacob Backhus has sold his farm of
/ their acres, with good buildings, near Rock
to the TO Henry j, Ewing, for $4,000.
" I'm ,I.o A Mld lNinter.-The Quebec Chro
stow, 0t NM says; "The mildness Of this winter
r. ,hn subject Of general remark, and one tina
M last sent the oldest Inhabitants back in
Il was memories in search Of a parallel seas
r,oy NJ The people vi Canada must be more Ii
W. n,N ! favored than we are in this locality,
,noi,nt has so far been as cold and snowy as
Mod IN winter within the memory Of the ''(
nlsbitant"
lain or Attempted RadJory Friday nigh
lie shoe the store Of l. 5. Flint 72s Market
O1 East was entered hy thieves. The scoundT
hit last, their efforts to open the safe, broke
DorLood key in the lock, and lett without SEC
# hoois any booty. RobbeIies are becoming oil