Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29
LOCAL AFFAIns.

been subscribed 70 the STOCK OF the DOfcnch-
ter and Delaware Railroad company, and
the prospect OF success in obtaining the re-
quisite amount 10 warrant the entrance upon
lie construction, is encouraging.
Six hundred dollars were realized from the
festival and fair held in Smyrna, for the
benefit Of the Asbury M. E. Church Of that
town.
A little son of Joseph Reynolds, who re
sides near Smyrna, had leg broken few
days ago, by being run over by wagon
loaded with coal
AnnisersGryoC Temple Lodge, A. n A. ".
Temple Lodge, No. II, A. r. A. NJ. cele-
brated Its fiftieth anniversary on Thurs |
day evening last. Athaltpast seven o'clock,
the members assembled at the Lodge Room, |
In Market street, below Third, when |
DR.. George W. ChaytOr, delivered an
address. The Doctor gave full history
Of Masonry, and particularly sdyerted TO
the introduction OF the Order in the
| State Of Delaware The address was an
| able production, and was listened to with
much interest by those present. AT the
conclusion Of its delivery the members OF
l Temple Lodge, together with number OF
invited guests embracing the NJ. W. Grand
officers Of the fraternity, repaired to the sa-
loon of the Odd Fellows Hall, where an ele;
giant and sumptuous supper was served
up by Mr.. Peter Springer. The table was
arranged with much taste, and the dishes
contained all the delicacies OF the season,
prepared in the most palatable style. Every
thing was provided in abundance, and cpl
cures were lavish in their praises OF the way
In which the worthy host performed his
part Of the contract. The company spent
some time at the festive board partaking of
the choice viands set before them, and in
the enjoyment Of social converse All who
participated will long remember the fiitieth
Anniversary Of Temple Lodge with pleasant
emotions.
Rob6ery.-On Friday night last the News
Room Of E. s. r. Butler, No ago Market
street, in this city, was entered by thieves,
and robbed Of about one hundred dollars
worth OF goods The robbers passed TO the
rear Of Mr. Buffers store through the alley
leading in from Market street; after which,
: they broke open door, which admitted them
} into room back of the store, and from
thence, by breaking open another door, into
the store itself. The raseals completely
ransacked the premises, evidently in search
0 oil money, as every drawer was thoroughly
4 examined. Not finding any ready cash,
however, they turned their attention TO 9TH
er valnables, and carried off quantity OF
) pocket-books, pen.kniyes, three boxes OF
i gold pens, and a number Of other articles -
a The neighbors living in the adjoining house,
hearing the noise of the burglars, got up,
when the scoundrels decamped in a hurry,
u leaving their burglars tools lying in the
10 store. Robberles arc becoming OF nightly
n occurrence 10 our city, and we would sug
gest that II the present police force are MOI
sufficient 10 remedy this great md growing
o evil, that other measures be takea 10 proven
the commission Of this crime, and bring tho
!, Villains to Justice.
=. Scientific Leetures.-The next lecture o
h the course will be delivered by Prof T. &
le Taylor, on Thursday evening, January LIST
d OF O'Clock, Institute Hall. Subject, "Iden
T. tity OF Heat, Light. Electricity and Chemca
A. Action The different subjects will b
n beautifully illustrated by RbumkorF
ID Coil, and we hope our citizens will shoy
l. their appreciation Of the exertions of bot
Of committee and lecturer In thus procuring 70
O. them beautifully illustrated and highly in
Of structive entertainments. For surely a
O. evening cannot be spent more proiitab
ID than by studying the laws OF nature b.
" which we are surrounded and daily brougl
d. In contact with. We hope word to I'll
IN lovers of science will be sufficient
~ Police Matters.-The following cases hav
~ been disposed Of by Mayor Valentine:
"a Francis Ready, by officer Shepherd, fc
~ disorderly conduct Fined 81 and costs
c ~, James Murphy, by officer Heritage, iC
~ permitting SHOW u feINhlH On hlutWWll
-, :, Fined 81 and costa.
~ John Harris, by officer Hodges, for pc
~ hitting snow 10 remain on sidewalk. Fine
es 81 and costs.
ot John s. Griffin, by officer Shepherd, f,
drunkenness. Fined 30 cents and costs
q. Death Of a good Woman The America
IN Prssbytsrian says;-A mother in Israel, FL
As- OF years and good works, fell asleep on Jan
he airy Sd. Mrs. Burnet was a native Of Del
lte ware, and went 10 Ohio on horseback for Il
ess benefit of her health Meeting Judge Blu
nat net, then a young lawyer, she was marie
be to him January I'd, 1900, just 60 years di
The before her death. She was the last surviv
ON of the original members of the Secol
, Church, which was organized in 1916.
ase Persisted In the .SnOU.-The Chester /
nd publican of Friday last, says. On Fnd
Inv last. while the workmen on the Philad
,1s phia, Wilmington and Baltimore ralroa
inn. were clearing tlle track, below Claymol
~. Delaware, they found the body of an u
known man in a snow-drih, who had G
,nU IDENTIFY persisted from exposure, night
nc two previous. He was in d sitting postu
,elr and had apparently resigned himself to
fate.
ons REQ L. Colemdn.- learn that the RI
lors l.. Coleman, has entered into the work
aid the moral and intellectual improvement
the Mauch Chunk, with the same zeal as ma
opy ed his course during his sojoufn among
-slx Through HIS efforts and labors an institute
has been started, similar in its character
nan the Wilmington Institute, of which
orr H. sas " !, iaG no, e,i
success.
pre-, l. o. G. T-Crystai Fonnt Lodge, No.
e , l. o. g. T., of this city, on Friday event
IDLY chose the following officers w. q.
cent N. G. Foulk; W. V. T., G, V. l..
Uni, MINI; W. s., W. D. Griffith; W. F.
Oh M. D. Crossani w T., j. B. Bowman;
avail shaw; W. o. G., W. +. Mann; W.
With Thomas Webb; W. Editor, Charles V.
ths McMinn.
non, Grand Divisi0n Sons Of temperance.
1uty special session of the Grand Division S
e to Of Temperance OF Delaware, was held
path Thursday. The resignation of DIR. Came
by as Grand Worthy Patriarch oil the Oh
was read, and accepted. Mr.. WIN. Sill
lions Jr., was elected to flll the vacancy A c
o the mittee of nine was appointed to receive
with Delegates 10 the National Division, wi
rene meets here in June next.
Nstocomb s. Arlington's Minstrels.-N
con. comb q Arlington's Minstrel troupe
. Ioid give grand entertainment at Institute
on Saturday evening next. Associated
this talented company is the greatest
d his and dance man in the country, Billy FL
ountv son, and six first class comedians. A
"A nv entertainment may be expected. See at
~ tisement.
Tn Letter Of Dism,ssiOn Granted. AT th,
Hun New York held on the I5ih and tGti Il
On for a letter OF dismission was granted to
I II IL