Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-04-23
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

and stole tools with whlcn lhey CUT oue tiS
cellar window of the house of John Springer,
when they purloined SIX pounds Oh putlel
and fine ham.
A fine schooner, called the John i. Mer-
ril was launched at the yard Of Mcssrs.
Burk & McCaulley, last Saturday afternoon
She is designed for Abel Abbott, of New
York, and is intended for the coasting trade.
Coroner's Inquest. Coroner Bellew, assist
ed by Deputy Coroner Curry, held an Inquest
on Saturday afternoon last, at the residence
OF James Early, 1928 West Front Street, in
this city, on the body of his son, William
Early, aged about fifteen years. The cyl
dence ELECTED went to show that on the even
ing of the 18th of April, about halfpast seven
o'clock, William, in company with Patrick
Murphy and number of other youths, were |
engaged in playing what they called "sol- |
dier,n at the foot Of West Street, and were |
having sham battle, using clubs as weapons |
While thus amusing themselves, Murphy ac- |
cidentally struck Early blow on the head,
back Of the ear, which knocked him sense
less. The boys, by the use OF water finally
succeeded in restoring him to consciousness,
and conveyed him to the residence OF Els
parents, where DIR. G. w. Jones attended to
his injuries. He fingered until Thursday
last, when death put an end to his suerings.
DR.. Jones made post mortem examination
of the body, after which he expressed the
opinion that Early's death was caused by
Meningitis, which resulted from the injury
received on the evening of the 18th. The
| Jury rendered n verdict THAT the said VIII
liam Early came 10 his death on Thursday
April 18th, 1867, Fl m the effects OF an accl-
dental blow with club at the hands OF
Patrick Murphy, on Thursday, the 18th of
April, while at play, and the said Patrick
Murphy is eXOneIated from any blame by
the Jury The deceased was quite an intel
ligent, good boy, of industrious habits, and
the main support OF his parents. The Jury
donated their fee to the parents. His sad
fate is universally regretted by all who knew
him.
Anniversary Celebration Of the Home
. The fourth anniversary exercises OF the
i Home for Friendess Children, took place at
the Institute Hall on Thursday evening
last The audience present on the occasion
= was large and composed OF our most re-
q spectacle citizens. The Rev. Mr.. Altman,
+. presided. The report of lady managers
, was read 1t is very interesting paper,
detailing at length the workings of the in
II stitution during the past year. II shows
0 that during the past year AZ children have
n been committed to their care; pa lndentured
+, or placed out on trial; % returned 10 parent.
70 or friends; 2 absconded from the Home ant
r one from his place. The health of the
-
p one death during the year. This is the frs
:, death that has occurred therein since the or
" ganization of the institution.
&c The larger boys have during the year knt
ID GO pairs of stockings and the smaller Chill
n dren other articles OF value.
- The report of the Treasurer, VIM II. Bill
u lany, show the receipts from various source
s. with the balance in the treasury from las
ID year to amount to $G039. 80, and the amour
| aynaO1p1 iupluItnU nu iuVnqtn1nOt Of SbU
r. IN Philadelphia City Loan, TO amount t
b, $577l.7G, The Investments of the institr
al ton are 500 U. 5. bonds $3.50, Phladelphi
n, City Loan $500, and in all $780,
g; During the evening the children sang i
N, good style number of very pretty pieces
and interesting addresses were delivered b
gu the Rev. Mr.. Folwell, Rev. Mr. Wiswel
he and the Rev. Mr.. Altman. Tho occasio
on was one of much interest to those present.
as Accidental little boy named Williai
of Ogden, son OF John Ogden, who resides !
al Second Street, near Washington, had his le
"' badly injured on Saturday afternoon las
so In company with his BROTHER he started
CHI 20 10 the fire at Latimer's When near Il
Iii. residence of DR., Brown, William got on Il
-, back part OF a dearborn that was passr
~ along the road, and placed his leg under Il
LOT vehicle, between the spring and the bod
ice While in this position, the iolting of Il
lin dearborn caused the spring and body to con
,os together with such force as to lacerate Il
"' little fellows leg in IL terrible manner.
III was brought to the residence OF his parent
ro- when medical aid was called in and Il
co. wants of the little sufferer attended TO.
are pleased to state that he is doing well.
mr.. Fosters Drug Stoe.-NIrs. d. Foster, a
"a nounces in another column, THAT size i
taken the Drug Sore at the corner of Fro
Oh and West Streets, in this city, and laid in
TIA full supply Of pure and fresh drugs, procur
lie. from reliable houses in Philadelphia and NJ
-. York. She has secured the services Of
us' experienced Druggist, graduate of t
The college OF Pharmacy of Philadelphia, W
ion will carefully compound Physicians prescr
,lo- tions, at all hours Of the day or night.
Ia also keeps on hand and Tor sale all al
leu Giles usually kept in well-reguated DR.
as Store, together with full supply of relial
zen medicines for the cure OF diseases OF I
nh, horse. Mrs Foster is regular graduate
- Penn Medical University, and persons IN
On' rely upon getting pure articles at her store
Death Of Tile Rev. p. II. O'Briea.-T
49,, Rev. p. r. O'BTien, Pastor of st. Pete
'on Catholic Church in this city, died at
lon Parsonage, on Wednesday evening ID
gilt after short Illness His funeral will Ii
Iore place this morning at ten O'Clock. The
- ceased has had charge of st. Peters Chu
neu for some time, aud was much beloved by
has flock. lie was also highly esteemed by
eral community generally for his many christ
Nay virtues alG eNceii f sociui qualt'es'
ngs NN'''' ''' ~
Fire at Latimer's-The alarm of fire
Saturday afternoon last about o'clo
10 was caused by the burning of the ba
DR. corn crib, and other out-buildings of He
o 10 Latimer, Esq, bn the Newport turn
=, about a mile and half from this city
barn contained large quantity of hay
ny straw, and the corn-crib and other buildi
Dsed considerable number OF bushels of c
heir and wheat, most OF which was entirely
hy stroyeG, The fire was the work of an
~ cendiary. Mr. Latmers loss will re
po- about S3, 900, which is partly covered by
llty, surance.
lhe ATiged. The noted bockade-runner
may TAR, formerly the Wren, arrived at the wha
.tery of the Harlan & IIollingsworth Company
,,lr;, Thursday last. She was built by John La
~ of Great Britain, and cost $150,000 in &
slore She was purchased and brought to our
sup by Captain N r. Benson, for Captain l
Mt in less She is to have another deck put /
, "a her, and is to be fitted up Immediately
., a dispatch boat between Galveston, Rio Grt
ulP' and Vera Cruz.
'ns Sale Of istock-L. w. Stidham sold OF
'llne' turday the stocks of the late Mahlon L
arge, as foiows:-Five Hundred Dollar Win
III to ton Institute Bono, 70 X. ": Robinson
senger Railway Bond, to Jacob Pussy
$500; Twenty Shares of Stock, in U
VI our National Bank, TO G. IL. Brinton, at SO!
ions share; two hundred and fifty shares OF
~, ~ tional Bank of Wilmington and Brandy
'N w Stock, to John McLear g. Son, for $6l
uness share.