Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-02-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Epitoae of Business and Personal Matters |
The ordinance concerning the keeping ana
storing Petroleum and other oils, in this
city, passed by the Council, will be found in
another column
The afflicted should read the certificate Of
a cure performed by DR.. Lawton. 1t will
be found in our city matters column.
Arrested. -Margie Wilson and her husband
William Wilson, were last week arrested ut
Milford, Delaware, upon the charge OF being
fugitives from justice from New Jersey
Margle formerly lived with Joseph Lippin-
colt, a farmer, whose place is near fladdon-
field. Wilson had formerly been soldier
in the Rebel army, and, about year ago,
took up his residence near the farm of Mr..
Lippincott After short time he married
and the two continued to live in the neigh
| borho0d until about two weeks ago, when,
| 1t is alleged, they broke into the house of
Mr.. Lippincott and carried off iewery and
clothing valued at 5000 Most Of the stolen
property was recovered at establishments
where it had been pawned. The alleged
thieves were traced to Milford Delaware,
where they were arrested. They were taken
to New jersey for trial.
Block and Pump Mdksr.-We invite the
especial attention Of our readers TO the adj
yertisement of John Taylor, agent, Block
Pump and Steering Gear Manufacturer
corner of Railroad and Tatnall Stress, il
this city. Steering gear of the most approved
kind promptly fitted TO steam vessels of any
class and Log Pumps for wells, cisterns O.
vessels, manufactured in the best style. lii
also makes to order Tackle, Blocks ant
Hosting machines for warehouses. Mr.
Taylor has had much experience in the bust
/ ness, is practical workman, and we fee
warranted IN commencing him TO all VIII
NAV want work done in his line, as we
= worthy Of their confidence and support.
Wilmington and Reading Railroads.&c.
, tice is given in another column, that th
10 subscribers to the stock OF the Nilmlngto
r and Reading Railroad, are required to pa
!, to the Treasurer, Edward Belts, Esq, !
,. this city, the sum of ten per cent. upon III
- amount of their respective subscriptions.
The annual meeting of the stockholde
Y of the company will be held at the Binghal
ir House, in Philadelphia, on the 4th of Marel
,e between the hours OF l2 NJ, and T. NJ
"a for the purpose of electing thirteen Dire
tors and transacting other business OF II
u portance. No person will he entitled to yo
s. unless the instalment OF ten per cent
tie paid.
ID Disaster at Sea.-Schooner John DorranC
Rice, from New York, Dec. 25, for Phil
D. delphia, with Il, 047 bushels barley, encou
tered heavy gale Dec, ~, which caus
her to leak badly, carried away sails, thrt
III her OIL her beam ends, filed the cabin WI
wafer, and spoiled provisions; the crew liy
IL for fifteen days on barley. Jan. 23, abc
an 100 miles of Bermuda the crew were TAX
ee- of by the barque Isaac Rich, and arrived
I'LL Havana 9Th met, The schooner sunk T.
hours after being abandoned. The j.
an was built at Milford, DEL in 1861, carr
on 800 tons.
re- School Eshibition.-Th first Exhibition
he the Delaware State Normal University, To
ect place at the school room ON Tuesday oV
eta ing last A number of Indies and gent
men were present on the occasion. i
he room was tastefdlly decorated with flagsa
evergreens, and the exercises enliyencd
spirit-stirrlng airs BY the Wilmington Ba
Tor. Essays were read by niae young ladies {
~ seven young gentlemen, which were v
up interesting
Lincolns Birth Ddy.-The anniversar'
IN the birth day OF Abraham Lincoln,
hat martyr President was observed in this c
han by dinner given at the City Hall by 6
the People, " to the soldiers wives and
phans. The tables were well supplied '
h,,.. edibles, and number partook Of the rep
at Temperance in Congre@.-A humble
on members of Congress have formed TEN
anee Society in Washington City. The
was respondent Of the Philadelphia Inquirer
evil that Senator Salisbury of this State, sil
-ndy the pledge on Saturday night last. 1t
be hoped that he will adhere to it.
The Bible and ScieRce.-A third disco
nue., on the above subject will be given by
ming William Aikman, in the Hanover Pre-
!, " terrain Church, next Sabbath evening T,
,ven. The AgreemlsJ4 Of 6eieaee NTH the
dis The public generally INVITED, Seats FIRE,
Notice to Mdriners-A new Light v
at this city, is to be Immediately tow
light, the Cross Rip Station, and The Hen
ielay Chickens boat now there, will be reiu
to her station.