Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-12-17

appears that the childS mother went to
market giving her directions To build n fire
IN the stove during her absence Margaret
procured some shavlngs and while in the
uci of placing them in the stove her dress
took fire. With her clothing developed in
flames she ran into the street. when Eu0ch NJ.
Sintsenburg went TO her assistance, threw
blanket around her and exlngnished the
flames. DIR. Draper was summoned imme-
diately, when il was found that she was
burned about the face and upper portion OF
the body in q shocking manner. ReslOra-
tiyes were applied and every effort made TO
save her lite but without avail she linger
ed in great agony until an early hour in the
evening, when death put an end to her SUI
ierings Her melancholy fate has cast a .
gloom over the circle OF her relatives and /
friends, and called forth the most poignant |
grief
Burning Of a Steam Tug.-Between one
md two O'Clock, on Sunday morning last,
the steam tug Falcon, lying in the ChrisIiana
river, at Harlan 81 Hollingsworih Il Co.'S
wharf, was found TO be on fire. The tiremen
FASTENED 10 the scene and soon succeeded
IN extnguishing the flames The deck OF
/ the Tug and the structure over the engine
house were badly damaged by the flames.
/ The night was intensely cold and stormy
aud fears were entertained that the fire
4 would communicate TO the steamers lying
l Ill CluSe 10 tue Multh u WIS
impossible 10 move on account oil navlgn-
ton being closed, but through the efforts of
the tirenlen and citizens, such calamity
was aycrted. Ii took fire from the furnace
under the engine. The Falcon is command
ed by Capt. John Haycock, who was badly
injured few weeks since by fall but was
temporarily in charge of another officer
She belongs 10 ii party of gentlemen in this
city.
Violent Assault and BdhsrV.-We learn
that thee men attacked Abel Riggs, in New
Castle, on Thursday night last, and COM
milted violent assault and battery ON his
( person, after which they threw him over
, stone wall. 1t will be remembered that
Riggs was convicted several years ago OF
the crime of incest with his daughter, and
sentenced to be hung. Before the day ar
7 rived for the execution, he was respited,
/ and finally Governor salisbury pardoned
a him some months ago. When liberated
from prison he settled down in New Castle,
j. rented house and commenced shoemaking.
. lie has since been quietly pursuing his avo
n cation. The assaulIing party are supposed
TO belong to this city No arrests had been
made at last advices
n Exhibition Of 81. MGry's Sabbath School.
- The scholars attached 10 st. Mary's
g School, will give an exhibition at Institute
II Hall, on Thursday evening next The ex-
eicises will consist OF Singing, REGULATIONS
II and Addresses, aud will, no doubt, be both
entertaining and instructive. Doors opeG
T. at haltpast O O'Clock performance 10 com
Is mence ut halEpast Z. Admission 2j cents
at children 10 cents. The proceeds are to b,
Il applied TO the benefit of the poor. The oh
eet is praisewolthy, and we trust that Thu
y effort Of the little ones TO contribute some
Tx thing towards the relief of the poor, vii
J., meet with the encouragement it so Tichll
merits and deserves.
fl Conservation. The rite OF conservation
~, OF the new hell of st. Peters Church. cor
u" ner of Sixth and West streets, was perform
e' eel on Sunday afternoon last, by ri. Rev
'a- Bishop Wood, assisted by Rev. =. Reile
in uf st. Mary's Church, Rev. NJ McGrane
Pastor oil the Church, and Rev Pete
IT, McGraue, Assistant Pastor. The audienc
lhl was quite IL large ane, although the weatle
'er was very untayorable. The ceremone
AZ, were of II solemn and impressive character
~ The new bell was manufactured at Troy
ek N. Y, and weighs 2020 pounds 1t ia sal
fill TO have IL fine tone, and will add anotht
nd to the church bells of cur city.
Holiday GoodS.-E. S. r. Butler, No. AZ
Market street, in this city, announces in nj
err other column that ho has Hue assorlmei
,si. OF goods suitable tor holiday presents, co,
-' sisting in part oil Work Boxes Ladie
Mr. Fancy Boxes, Purses and Porte. M0nnaie
ms Back Cannon Boards Games of all kind
nh Books in various styles Of binding, Pilot
~ graph Albums, Juvenile Books of all kind
NJ and large variety OF Fancy Articles. "
rly would advise our readers who intend ma
We ing presents at the approaching holidays,
call and examine his stock OF elegai
goods.
as, Sfgars and Io5dec0.-We direct the a
,vu lGntiOn of our readers to the Advertisement
ct T.. Bucher in another column lie III
u"- constantly on hand At his store s. w. corn
'ry OF Sixth and Market streets the best impu
bor led and domestic Cigars, standard hrant
mi OF Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Il larl
variety of all kinds OF Pipes RHzOrs Fa
cy Goods, Knives, &c. Mr. Butcher is u
lite and attentive to the wants OF his Gu
ate TONERS, is worthy man, and we CONNER
on him 10 the patronage Of the pnblc
OF Schooner Sunk.--The schooner " Fol
am Brothers," OF Wilmington, belonging
ri Capt. John Peterson, proprietor OF the Dj
-, moud State Hotel corner OF Fourth nj
noe Shpley streets, sunk at Reedy Island. Z
the Thursday evening last. This vessel had
cargo OF fine Oysters destined 10 our Dol
This Is quite loss to the Captain, as lie
a hard working industrious man. No il
surauce.
ers On saturday, the schooner Hard
MI. YAK. AisO WAS SUM ny utluE cut tIlTOul
hoe with the ice ut Port Penn. She was al
100 loaded with oysters for this city. Car
Palmer, proprietor.
ON First DeldWare Tolunteer Cdrairy.-Tl
ex members OF the First Delaware Volunte
ing Cavalry Regiment, who participated in Il
&c Il battle Of Westminster and who were talk
the prisoners by Stewards Cavalry and il
their clothing, 40, and which loss was n
lew replaced by the government, should call
F., in MIR. VIM. b. Migglns, Claim Agent, iunl
irst diaisly.
'Gik RepipaI,-The Rev, 7 s.. Gardner writ
~, Ha to the New York Methodist that there ha
], ! ls been three extra meetings held on the ca
i'ne den Circuit, IN this State, resulting in
ceiving on probation twenty persons.
non Camden they have reprinted ihc church a
nig- repaired the roof As the result Of the e
tles lrR meetings held at Willow Grove Tor /
lAl. last three months, one hundred and thil
nc" persons were received on probation
Of Educational CoarentiOn.-A convent
= ,or Of teachers and other friends OF educati
nd will he held in the State House, ut Dow
nm, on Monday next. The object OF the mo,
ment is to inaugurate reform in our n
" ot sent school system. Several interesii
ncn and able addresses may he expected 4
At = call is numerously signed by many OF {
Mon most influential citizens.
ting Sale Of Unclaimed Paekdgss-S +, Bet
best agent OF Adams Express Company, ri,
ears notice in another column that he will sell
re- public auction, on the cd day of Janui
ssful next, number OF unclaimed packages
ex- Sale 10 commence at 10 O'Clock, a. m. W
II. Naf, Auctioneer Sec advertisement