Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-06-04
UNION LEAGUE OF BRANDYWINE.-.
COUNCIL. MO. 81.

L mon League pl DIhuu1Mlnt, hdlu ht Alcii
Hall, on Thursday evening, May 80 1857
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted and ordered 10 be published IN the
Deidrare State journal and Statesman, and
the DeldWdrs Republican.
WHEREAS, II has pleased God, in His
wisdom, to remove by death our worthy and
useful fellow memher-CHARLEs L. WILSON
and
WHEREAS, Our intercourse with the de-
ceased, while he was permitted TO labor with
us in the great cause which the League had
espoused, was of the most cordial and pleas
ant character, and demands proper recog-
milton at our hands, therefore
Res0lued That we deeply regret the loss
of one so useful, and in whom we had the
utmost confidence, because Of his upright
ness and personal worth.
Resolved, That in his death we recognise
the omnipotent and inscrutable hand OF Him
who doeth all things well and whose ways
are past finding cut; and that we bow sub
missively 10 His awful and holy decree.
Resolved, That while we sincerely and
solemnly sympathize with the bereaved
widow and sorrOw-stricken family OF the de-
ceased in their heavy afiliction, We would
also point them to Christ Jesus our Lord and
Saviour, in whom they can find that consola-
ton and succour which alone can give them
strength TO bear their heavy trial
Resolced, That a copy OF these resolutions,
attested by the officers, be sent 10 the family
OF the deceased, and also recorded ON the
minutes Of the League
JOSEPH DEGoDT, President.
Attest JOSEPH CHADWICK, Secretary, p.t
Cecil County Aatters-We copy the fol.
lowing items from the Elkton Wing, OF
saturday.
Burglars have been plying their vocation
/ -. 81. r.
East, one night week before last, the grocery
of William Bennett was entered and robbed
of a considerable amount. On Friday night,
the Gath ult., the store of E. p Lowe was
broken into and $40 taken; and on the same
night, the tailor shop OF George Moore was
also entered and goods 10 the amount of
about eighty dollars stolen; these consisted
of cassimeres, cloths and ready-made cloth
ing. Mr.. Moore offers q reward of fifty dol
lar for the apprehension of the thieves. On
Monday night, the burglars transferred their
operations to Elkton, and Commenced bust
ness by eitecting an entrance, through the
rear door, to the store of Jas. p. Bradbury,
| from whence they took goods TO the amount
of about one hundred dollars The articles
taken consisted principally OF boots, shoes
and knives. Five dollars in defaced and
counterfeit currency was all the money they
got
These robberies following each other in
such rapid succession should show our citi-
zens the importance of having their dwell.
ings securely fastened, aid their places OF
business put under some sort OF night guard.
Would ii not be good idea for our business
men TO form a protective association and
employ man to patrol the streets and thor
oughly inspect their premises al short inter.
walls during the night The efficiency OF the
detective system in the cities is driving the
scoundrels who live by robbery, TO prey on
the small country towns. The amount which
some OF our business men might lose by one
robbery would pay walehman for some
time
The Town Hall and Odd Fellows Lodge
will be recommended next week Mr.. p.
G. Strickland, contractor, intends clearing
the foundation, we believe on Monday
next, and the work will Je pushed forward
TO completion. This building will prove an
ornament to the town when completed, and
we believe one of the best Investments for
capital within the corporation.
The sudden change in the weather on
Tuesday last was very severely telt by those
engaged in laborious employments. Mr.. A.
]. Willis, an employee at the works of the
Mccullough Iron Company, two miles north
OF this town, was so overcome by the heat
that lie tainted at his work.
The town is now laboring under one Of itl
periodical attacks of that very prevalent
disease nowadays, known as the Festival
fever The ladies of the Methodist church
are busy making arrangements for one tc
take place on the Fourth of July The Free
Masons will hold theirs next week. com
mencing on Wednesday evening. And the
ladies OF the Episcopal Church contemplate
holding one on the 10TH 18th and 18th in
slant,
Proceedings Of Court-May slst, 1867
State VS., CharleR Coates, (col.) indicted
for the larceny of a coat etc. Higgins 10
state, Harrington for defence. Verdict
Not Guilty.
MIR. and Mrs. Manning, who were con
vieted OF brutal treatment towards an linden
tured girl, in Appoquinimink HID, wsr
each sentenced TO six months Imprisonment
john Till, convicted OF murder In tn
second degree, for the killing of his brothe
William Henry TILL was sentenced to pay
fine OF $4,000, stand in the pillory one hour
to be whipped with sixty lashes, and to b.
imprisoned for life.
During the session the motion for ne,
/ trial in the case of Edwards VS.. G. p. John
+ son was argued and the motion refused.
The resolutions passed by the members o
+ the bar on the death OF the Hon. John A
Allderdlee, were presented by Geo. b. Gray
Esq, The Chief Justice ordered that tn
, Court He paid beautiful tribute 10 III
character of the deceased as member q
the legal profession and man, and as
! further mark OF respect directed that tn
/ Court adjourn
r Valuable Real Estate at Public Auction. -
y Mcssrs Ogle and Townsend, Real Estat
Agents and Auctioneers, will sell at Publ
Sale, at the corner of Fifth and King streets
q on Wednesday, the 18th day of June, inst
n at half past two o'clock, P. NJ, the Brio
Dwelling at that corner occupied as bakery
together with the fixtures; the triangular Il
G atthe intersection of Market and King street.
= and the Cooper shop and Barber shop there
+ on erected; lot OF Land at the corner {
r Fourteenth and French, and one three-four
: part of house and lot adjoining the la.
4 described property. II is all located in tn
u business part OF the city and is well worth
u the attention Of capitalists. The bakery I
l. the corner Of Fifth and King, has been /
successful operation for some time past. an
s is good stand for dong an excellent bus
u ness Wewould urge those who have mean
whlch they desire TO invest safely and I
e advantage 10 attend this sale.
Acqaittal Of Praa.-The argument in til
!. case OF Joseph w, Pratt charged with th
II murder OF j. Pusey Smith, was conclude
"a on Thursday. Chief Justice Gilpin deliy
Il cred the charge of the Court, and the cas
n was given to the Jury about half.past fiy
o o'clock, when they retired About min
O'Clock the Jury returned into Court. wit
e verdict of mot guilty, on account of il
,. sanity" The court room was crowded viii
10 people during the whole evening, and upo
the rendition OF the verdict they gave Yer
to their feelings Of JOY by loud and repeate
If cheers. order, however, was soon restore
/ by the Sheriff and his deputies, when M
lr Attorney General stated to the Court that 4
d he did not agree with tile Jury that Pra
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