Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

1t is stated that Mr.. Kennedy OF the firm
of Hovey, Kennedy e. CO., of New York,
who purchased $1700 worth Of goods at the
sale Of the Hicks Engine Company, and Mr.
Hicks of the firm of Cavill & Co, of Phila-
delphia and New York, who bought $40, GOO
at the same sale, have refused to comply
with the conditions OF sale The Sheriff
will resell them and bring suit against these
firms for damages.
Joseph Mason, colored, has been held in
the sum of $500 for his appearance at Court,
to answer the charge Of entering the house
OF Mrs. Webb, in Tatnall street above Eighth,
and threatening to shoot her
Despite the terrible storm that prevailed
on Monday, large audiences were in attend
ance on both the exhibitions OF Forepaughs
Mammoth Menagerie and Circus, and tho.
managers reaped good harvest.
The Norfolk journal says: The elegant
palace cur, brought from Wilmington, Del,
for the seahOard and Roanoke Railroad
few days ago, was put in use on Saturday
afternoon, and made its first trip over the
road attached 10 the Annamessic express
train.
An axle OF o team belonging 10 Mr. Wei
din loaded with marble sills, broke in Water
Street, on Wednesday. No damage was
done save obstructing the Railroad track,
and delaying train Of cars for short time.
Allen Gawlhrop has resigned his position
us member OF the Board pt Education
from the First Ward, on account OF removal
from the Ward, and Wesley Talley has
been elected to iill the vacancy.
The Governor has appointed John Wash.
ingtnn Inspector of Weights and Measures
for New Castle County, vice Thomas Titus,
whose term expired.
Oglc & Townsend, Auctoneers, will sell
at public sale, on Tuesday, the 5th of No
yember at tho WarerOoms No. 407 Shipley
Street, The entire stock OF furniture belong
ing To II. S. Hickman. Also, the tools, tool
chest, benches, &c., OF the shop, and many
other articles not necessary TO enumeratc.
| This stock is excellent and those wishing to
purchase should attend this sale.
WIN. Bright, Heal Estate Agent, will sell
at public sale, on the premises, on Wednes-
day, November 9th, at II O'Clock, n. m.,
that beautiful small farm OF 90 acres a very
fine building site, situate on the Phiadel-
phia Turnpike, IN front Of Hanson ROBIN.
sons line country scat, about three miles
from the city OF Wilmington. L. w, Std.
ham s. Son, Auclioneers
1t is said the libel suit brought by w. N.
| w. Dorsey, OF Milford, against Mrs. r. s.
McConapghey, Of the Clayton Herald, has
been settled, by the parties to the suit
A rogue entered the residence Of AIr. j.
p. Wilds, at Dover, on Monday evening,
stole pair of boots and made his escape.
The robbery wea Gommitted before the
| family had retired,
Fatal Accident. We learn that man
named Terrence Burke, who resided in
Klund Street, between Fourth and Fifth
and Spruce and Pine, met with an accident
on Tuesday evening last, between eight and
nine O'Clock, at the wharf of the steamer
NJ tah in q
appears that Burke was in the employ Of
the Steamboat Company, and was engaged
in wheeling coal on board of the Hancox,
when he stepped off the gang plank drawing
the WheelbaTrDw after him. 1t is supposed
that he was struck on The bead by the wheel.
barrow, which rendered him insensible, and
in this condition he was drowned. His
body was recovered short time after the
occurrence by MIR. Charles L. Sparks, Super.
intendent of tho Bridge, but all efforts to re-
suscitate him proved unayailing. Deputy
Coroner Curry held an inquest on the body.
when the Jury rendered verdict that he
came to his death by 'iacpdental drowning. "
lie leaves a wife and five children 10 mourn
his sad fate. He is about 40 years OF age.
Sale Of Seoenty-three .BuiidiRgs Lola
Our readers should bear in mind that Ogle
& Townsend, will sell at public sale to.mor-
handsomely located building lots, on the
hull in the western section OF the city. These
lots are within the built up portion of Will
mingtOn, in rapidly improving neighbor-
hood and are daily increasing in value The
terms are liberal and those desirous of in
ycsLing their money where il will pay them
good interest, or any one wishing TO pur-
chase site on WHICH 10 erect home, should
moi permit this opportunity 10 gngGimproved
1t is seldom that such an one offered In so
excellent locality. Read the advertisement
in another column.
a MeritOri0us Firm.-We arc always
pleased 10 accord the palm OF merit to those
deserving of it,; and hence it affords us no
little qualification 10 notice the advancement
of our young friends, Messrs. Edwards s.
Clothing Hail." S. u. corner I'd and Market
streets, Philadelphia. They have succeeded
in establishing themselves in the confidence
of buyers OF strict t9ele and economy, and
are gaining golden opinions from patrons of
all classes. Their present stock OF clothing
is very large and complete, embracing al
styles for men and boys wear, and is marked
at great reduction from the usual figures.
Purchasers should not fail TO give them q
call. Read their advertisement
Skating Park.--A meeting OF the men,
bers OF the Wilmington Skating Park Asso-
citation, will be held on Saturday evening,
November I'd, at 7to'clock, in the Directors
ltoom, at the Wilmington Institute, to decide
whether or not TO open the Park the ensuing
winteF. As the Association is in debt, it is
necessary for the members TO decide
promptly, whether they will open il them
selgeg, or allow 1t to 20 into The lapds nj
the Real Estate owners.
By resolution Of the Board of Directors.
s. d. Smith, See'Fy.