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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

which time II had laid draped in It's shroud,
IN the parlor. The funeral was very largely
attended. and everybody remarked the life
ike appearance OF the deceased.
The remains were temporarily placed In
one OF the vaults of tho cemetery, owing to
the fact that brick tomb, commenced for
their reception, had not been completed.
AT ten O'CLOCK on Thursday night the viii
lage was thrown into great excitement by
the report that ghost had been seen IN the
cemetery short time before, and that the
Old lady who had first seen it had been
frightened into hi, from winch il was
doubtful whether she would recover Think
Ing that probably the ghost was persouated
by some scoundrel, who had played the
same trick several times before, number of
persons armed themselves with shot-puns.
proceeded TO the cemetery, and commenced
cautious inspection, their hearts keening
up an anxious humping IN their bosoms,
in spite oi their assumed bravado. They
had not long to wait, for there, fitting among
the lombs, was white object, PLAIN to be
seen. With trembling hands their guns
were raised and fired, when-a strange fact
for ghost-they saw the white creature fall
between a couple of graves
Plucking up courage, they cautiously ap-
proached the object, and turned dark Ian
tern upon 1t. Their feelings can be. better
imagined than described when they found
that the ghost was the lately deceased Mr..
Delos W. Whilst portion of the party
picked up the bleeding and senseless body
OF the old gentleman and started hOmcward
with II, the remainder hAstened TO the vault.
There they found Mr.. WIS coffin broken
open and lying upon the floor, and the coffin
of deceased lady, that lad been placed
upon II, likewise thrown down from the
shelf and standing on end, partially broken
open, displaying its ghastlY inmate. The
vault door, which was rather weak affair,
had been forced open by the resurrected w
The party then went TO Mr.. w. s house,
where they found that his wounds were not
serious, and that he had recovered his senses.
Ills story was briefly told. lie had been
carried TO The cemetery in trance. Early
on Thursday evening consciousness returned
to him, and the horrid truth flashed upon
his mind, that lie was cnilned alive. This
lent additional strength to his struggles TO get
free, and he finally succeeded in bursting
the coffin.
Mr w. Is now iast. recovering, and seems
good TOR long lease of life yet.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
CASUALTIES.

Major James Work, formerly rich slave
holder and resident Of Nashville, Tenn, bu.
more recently of Bowling Green, KY, com
mitted suicide by cutting his throat with a
razor.
Anna III. MRndel was sitting on the ground
in a vacant lot in Detroit, one day last week.
leaning against bank of earth only thirty.
eight inches high, holding in her arms a
girl baby OF fourteen months, Carlotta PAap-
er, when mass OF the earth fell down upon
them, breaking one of the woman g legs and
killing the child Instantly.
General Lyle, Sheriff elect OF PHILADELPHIA.
lell from carriage some few weeks since
and broke limb. AT last accounts he was
doing we'll.
A man named Thomas McCary, was SER
iously burned by the explosion of coal oil
lamp, in Philadelphia.
Advices from Porto Rico 10 the 9Th inst
| state that terrible hurricane had visited the
southern portion of the island, DESTROYING
all the crops, and 200 lives were lost and
| 1000 families are destitute. The Liyernool
| steamer that aunt during tho hurricane cor
ned down two millions of dollars in specie
The loss OF the steamship company will
amount to twelve million dollars. Som,
i've hundred bodies that remained unburiet
have been buried on the island. Tortola
one Of the smaller British West India is
lands, between Virgin Gorda and st. Johns
containing an area q iorly.eight squar,
miles, has been completely submerged b,
the flood following the great gale on the nj
inst, and ii is reported that ten thousant
lives have been lost.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

prisonment in the county jail took his de-
part9re from that delectable phce, on Satur-
day night, by quietly ascending the chimney.
lie hss not since been heard OF.
Among those who died Of Yellow Fever
In New Orleans, last week, was Mrs. Matte
Gilpin Carroll, wife OF W. G. Carroll, aud
youngest daughter Of Dr. John Gilpin, re.
siding near Elkion.
Extrn services wero commenced In the
Elkton Presbyterian Church last week.
The Dover Deldpdredn Of Saturday says:
The steamer Cambridge, which left Snow
Hill, Md, ON Monday morning last, for
baltimore, with number OF passengers and
freight, encountered the severe storm oi
Monday night, and though due at Baltimore
on Tuesday morning, had not arrived up to
Wednesday evening. There are serious ap-
prehensions OF her safety. There are re.
ports Of the gale having been very severe
all along the coast.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
RRLFGH0us.

Z DE 'IcATioS OF UNION UHuiscH.-Tbe
new Union NJ. e. Church, corner Nf Finh
ana Washington streets, in this CITY, was
dedicated on Sunday last 10 the morning,
bishop Ames preached an able sermon In
tue afternoon, meeting was held OF the
oADOath School Scholars and their friends.
The church was crowded to its utmost ca
pociiy, and interesting aud entertaining ad.
dresses were delivered by the Rev Mr.. Rit.
'enhouse, Rev. VIM. ]. Stevenson, Rev. c.
ID. Shaw and others. In the evening, Bish0p
Scott preached an excellent sermon TO
large and attentive congregation, after which
the church was dedicated to the worship Of
Almighty God, with solemn and impressive
ceremonies, by Bishop Ames. A collection
was taken at each OF The services which
amounted in the aggregate to about $500.
An efficient choir was present ON the occa-
sion under the Leadership Of Mr.. II. f. Pic
kels Prof Charles Grobe presided at the
Cabinet Organ. This is one Of the neatest
and most elegantly finished church edifces
In the cey.
THE New York Methodist announces that
It will, In its next issue, commence the pub
lica'ion of the sermons delivered in this
country, by Rev. Newman Hall, Of England.
These discourses arc among the most power
ful and eloquent ever delivered from the
American pulpit, and are creating lively
interest in religious circles throughout this
country.
ST. JoHS's CnuRcH.--There will be ser
vices every evening this week, at 81. Johns
Church, at halfpast seven, with sermons by
different Clergymen.
REvIvALs.-Therc has been great revi
val in the NJ. E. church at Harrington, and
a number OF persons have made profession
OF religion. Al Laurel, the Methodists ar,
having an extra meeting, which has beer
attended, thus far, with good results.
THE Catholic churches in New York city
are 10 subscribe 100000 year toward til,
erection of the new cathedral on Fifth ave
nue. until it is completed. The assessment
on some of the churches are to be abou
$4,000 per annum; on others $4,000; Will
the remainder will subscribe smaller sum
in proportion.to their numbers.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19


DANFORTH--BARPD.-InW Wilmington,
on Thursday evening, 7th inst, by Rev.
w. II. II. Marsh, Mr.. DANIEL. DANFoRTH
and Miss SARAH A. BARPD.
SEARLES-CHASE- the same place,
by the same, on Thursday evening, 14lh
inst, Mr.. HARMAN SEARIEs and Miss
JOSEPHINE CHASE.
FULTON-WEBB-On September Goth.
by Rev. VIM. Moore, Mr.. ii @. FuLToN,
OF Wilmington, Del, 10 Miss ELIzABErn
A. WEBB, OF Unionville.
PlERCE-PATTERsoN.-Ont the 7th inst,
by Rev. James Trickett, Mr.. ]. JACKSON
PIERCE, OF Wilmington, Del, 10 Miss
MARY PATTERSON, of Chester County, Pa.
NICHOLSON--W --WILLIAMSON.--On the
Tth INST. at the NJ. Il. Parsonage, in Ches.
ter city, by the Rev. II. +. Gilroy, Mr..
JABEz S. NICHOLSON TO Mrs. MARGARET
WILLIAMSON, both of Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
MARYLAND NfATrEHs.

We copy the following items from tho
Elklon Wing of Saturday,
A young man by the name Of Robert G. AL.
loway was tried before the Circuit Court OF
the United States last week, on action IA
recover damages laid at $4,000 for a tresnass
in the nature of an assault and battery on \
colored girl, teacher in Hayre dc Grace,
Hartford county. The girl was struck. knock.
ed down and kicked from the sidewalk by
young Galloway, IN October last, while re-.
turning home from school. The iury hid
the damage at one cent. The counsel ior
the plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial
The great Railroad Bridge across the Sus.
quehanna River, at Havre de Grace, is. as
most Of our readers know, composed Of A
large number Of heavy wooden arches resi-.
ing on the stone piers and supporting the
superstructure. For some time large force
Of workmen have been improving these
srches and adding still further 10 their
strength, by connecting their ends with
heavy steel holts running the full length OF
each arch. This work has Just been finish.
% upd he bridge is pronounced Stranger
lhan 'eHef. .ll 4-
ZalHtlun Short, convicted aud sentenced
al the recent term of Court to 80 days i'm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

OFFICE-SEEKINa IN WAsHINaToN.-Th
pursuit of office in Washington is now cur
RED to such an extent that 1t is becoming
utterly disgusting A newly-arrived mem
ber Of Congress cannot register his name at
hotel before he is button holed, and the
more desperate even enter bedrooms Mt an
early hour to personally present their
''claims A gentleman at the Capitol who
is supposed 10 have some influence in OBJ
tanning places, has become SO disgusted with
the opportunities of these oflice.seekers,
that he has posted a label on the door, which
reads, "I have no places TO give, neither
can get any. The proprietor OF the Scnaca
Stoaa Quarry, above Georgetown, needs
laborers, and is paying ST. so per day. Those
wanting places will do well 10 go to Seneca,
and not bother me.'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

REMARKABLE CHARGE ny JUDGE SHIP.
MAN'--Judge Shipman OF the United States
District Court, in making his charge to the
Grand Jury, in Hartford, on Wednesday
awelt strongly on the growing evil of the
influence of wealth, and Of 'social and
religious denominational Influences in
shielding criminals from the penalties of lin
law. On the poor and lriendless the penal.
ties OF the law are allowed TO fall with their
iull weight, while the respectable and church
going iorger, or embezzler, or person who
robs the bank from behind a counter is
shielded in all possible ways, and too seldom
receives punishment. The Judge said. WIt
is quite time that law was enacted declar.
ing every officer, director, or stockholder of
bank, who has knowledge that fraud has
been committed upon it and fails TO make
Immediate complaint To the officers of the
law, an accessory after the fact, punishable
by fine and imprisonment" Continuing. be
remarked that ''tbe position of the active
othcers OF bank, who are daily employed
I'D conducting its affairs, is one of peculiar
responsibility. They are intrusted not only
with the property OF the opulent, who are
able 10 bear losses, and who have usually A
potent voice IN selecting these officers. but
they control the interests of the small stock
holders-oi widows and orphans, whose sole
means OF support arc often the small savings
ly invested by those who have passed away
as security against want for friends who
have shared their affection and been depen-
dent on their care" "If a miserable
vender of counterfeit currency passes a
spurious note at bank and Is detected he
is at once handed over to the officers of the
law II the bold robber selzes package Of
bills from its counter or messenger, he is
Immediately arrested, If possible, and brought
10 Justice, Shall it he said that an officer
Of bank who commits, with conlness and
deliheration, a long series OF crimes the
smallest Of which is more fagrant than
counterlelting or ordinary theit, may, when
he can pursue his guilty vocation no longer
with stcresy and success, assemble his par
tial friends, make his confession and apology,
and then leisurely depart, with none to hin.
der or mOlest himf" The Judge closed with
the following peroraliOnt with the in.
crease Of wealth, and especially with the
eagerness Of our people to speedily become
rich, and their growing iondness for extrava-
gance and display, this evil will rot away
every security against commercial dishones-
ty, aud niuse its poison through the whole
frame of society, unless the community ADOPT
a higher standard OF judgment and action
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
GEN. GRANTS CONSERVATION.

Inc New York Independent in speaking
Of Gen. Grants conservatism saws:
IAN those Conservative Republicans who
neipeu the Democrats 10 carry the recent
elections are getting ready to help The same
democrats carry the presidential election
WIN Conservative Republican tor a candi.
date. l5y such Republicans Gen. Grant is
claimed TO he such candidate. This is a
rhis'hkei ten. Grant IS not what they would
caIi a conservative On the contrary, he is
as much OF radical as IL majority Of so.
called radicals. But he is man who does
nol represent either conservative or radical
oplnionsi lie does not represent any opinions
81 alli he would rather lead an army than
an administration; and he cares more for 4
cigar than for an idea, II General Grant
were elected TO tho presidency-sl position
TO which, ior his own sake, we hone he does
not aspre-nobOdy could tell in advance
whether his administration would lie radical
or conservative; nay, that prncticed soldier.
but Impractical civilian, could not even tell'
himself >
"Out Of every three Republicans whom
one now meets, two are chiefly anxious for
the success of Negro Suffrage, and the third
Tor the success OF Con. Grant. On further
inquiry, this third Republican will most
likely be found to have either refrained from
voling at all in the late elections, or 10 have
voted with the Democrats. Il is needless 10
say that the future issues of the Republican
party ought NOT TO depend for their shape On
this listless fraction of its members. "
Upon so unsubstantial basis as this we
are asked by the friends of Gen. Grant 10
so into the next Presidential campaign.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

IN dealing with those who forfeit their in
tegritY In places of trust The man who
takes tho money of another by iudiciablc
fraud must be treated the same ns the one
who takes it by force. The man who robs
n bank from behind the counter must stand
upon the same level as the one who does it
in front AT all events, tho fact that by a
false pretense of honesty he has obtained
the confidence Of others only to betray them
should not enttle him to occupy higher and
safer ground than ordinary offenders.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

Tho Alabama Reconstruction Convention
decided against the proposition to put no
proscriptive features in the new constitution.
The Republicans hope to elect State and
voted upon, expecting thereby to attract a
larger vote,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

LADIES TKUssEs, SUPPORTERS,
Rlast'e bAndages Belts, shekings, Knee Caps BAN.
NlNG's h tIfCHS BKACEs, Spinal, Shoulder and
Ere1tor Braces, Light French and German Rupture
lrussssi syrlnses, la great variety, 4e., &e.,
At "NEEDLEs'"
On TWELFTH sTREkT, FfRsr Doom below RACE,
PulLADELpllIA. This Department Is conducted EB-
cluiipeIy fer FEMALES and CfIL DREN by competent
ladies' the stues Adrpei to their special wants
In Adjusting mech inie ramelies We combine cor
rect eonstruciion with case and comfort.
Organise by the Proprietor
@ II NEEDLES
Pro essnna Aljnsler Of Trussas, Sc &c.
CoKSRg TwEiRrn AND RACE STRRkis,
noVS-fm PHILADELPHIA
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
HOOK NnlrIrEs.

TIE Lddy's Friend, for December
THIS is a Holiday number-and a mapni.
ficent one. The Steel Engraving called
" The Happiest Time" is a beautiful and
charming design, and executed in beautiful
style. The Steel Plate, "Ihe Immortal
crown" also expressly engraved for this
magazine, will touch a solemn but ioyhll
chord in every heart. Both OF these Steel
Engravings are Of the very first quality In
every respect. Then we have handsomely
Colored Engraving OF "Jewel- Case and
Pin-Cushion;" and after this the usual re
fined and elegant Double-Pago Fashion
Plate, finely engraved on Steel; not mere
llthogrsph or wood engraving Then fol.
lows number of Wood Engravlngs illustra.
tive OF the Fashions, Needle Work, &c, 4,
with the usual piece of Music, worth of il.
self the cost OF the book The Literary
Matter is as choice as usual" Only a
Glove" by Gabrielle Lee d" How Woman
Had Her Way" by Elizabeth Prescott !:
German Lessons" by E. B. Ripley; "The
Old Maid" Poem by Florence percy.
Preserved Flowers" "Disilluslon; or MafV
OF the Mill and the Countess Maria;'i SLOW.
er Stand Vase" Editorials, &c, &C. Great
inducements in the way of Premiums, &c.
are promised to new subsc lbers, and our
readers should send for sample copy. CON
tanning all these liberal offers SAMPLE co.
pies will be sent for fifteen cents. Price
(with engraving) $2. 80 a year; -Four COMES
(wlth one engraving) 5000. One copv of
Lady's Friend and one of Saturday Evening
Post (and one engraving), S400 Address
Deacon y Peterson, 3l9 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia.
Colton's journal Of GeograpAy.
We have received the first number of n
new journal just started in New York Civ
by G. W. & G. b. Cotton & Co., bearing t6c
above title. twill be published quarterly
and its object IS to give general information
ielatiVe isa ~ ~ 70 GeographIcai matters, 1t prom
liberal encouragement. II is published nt
the low price of 81 per year.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
nNON hALln-

I No. I. A THREE STORY BRICK MOUSE IN pl,.
street. above Fifth street. iva" y" rue
10. :. sfONE, DwELLlNG, Sc, on Fourth .hs.,
Dst@ssn Market aud King streets. tis very dtl,Ob
part Of he city for business u any kin ~ D''''AVa
No. 2, FIVE rWU STONY RkiCK unps.s -,
Twelfth alrasts, 'u''u'n Aad
No. =. A BRICK pwELLINu on Tstoall .t,s., .,,..
Second street ''eeN "pp'u
No. o. BRICK DwELLtNG AND sTOREat co,r,,
ot seventh ani tre1oh streets. uo1i busnr.s s,,ud
No. .. BRICK DWELLING AND sTORg ON Wan,
street, hrss house West o act lior.s l"II d
| stand for H;ore and boarding house WV
hAo' hahber OF other lionsn. and Lots htply a,
Isn22 ' ~ Nh Nt 'r : Li'hli
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
mIRIl.

PREST0N.-On the 17th inst, NJ. Harry
Preston, aged 90 years. The relatives
and friends of the family arc respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from the
residence of his father, VIM. Preston, No.
327 East Fourth Street, Wilmington, Del,
on Wednesday morning, Goth inst, at II
O'Clock, without further notice.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
Isn2s
ron sALId.--THAr VALItAnI,,

SssA y tnri 49,, T. "a =. -. ~ -, hhE thLUAnLE
taaP aud partly la GhleifiAna uuudied kupwnastts
sA-A-1 Warner or wrlght' Farm. adjoiunr lnis ~
az nen,y . MnainE, Esq,, Thomas +. bayAid. E,l late
to Davish) DR.. Brown, AIRS Council ni OH rs ,ti.
ias aboa Ito acres more less This property Inv ga,
erAl OF the MOST BEAUTIFUL HUI ifNG stTts
around lminKt1a les nu 10th side. OF the Ralosd
apl Fntnplke aud ID 10 avery way ds ir ,bo Az psr
iAtion by Operators IN Hei Bsa o. or isw gent roen
"uo ursfv hahi'"ns lnrAtona or private rrsienrss
Apply y WM, McCAULLEY
lr95 II C0B NAtk.t str5et " ln,,,,s.,r ht
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

DuLL TINES IN New YoRK.-There is
much complaint in New York of dull times
among the merchants, The correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Ledger writes:
Mine out of every ten of them Will tell
yon they are not making money enough tn
pay clerk hire or store rent, while the tenth
will declare that he can only effect sales by
submitting TO enormous sacrifices. The fact
ls buyers and sellers alike seemed disposed
10 hold oil for while to see what course
congressional legislation is going to take on
tbs financial question, and also 10 sec what
is 10 conis OF the impeachment talk. The
latnrr is consiGc:0d uncertain, and until
iogs clear ". these complaints Of dulness
are likely 10 prevail.
T.e WhVesalc dry goods dealprA OF Brook.
i}n have been IA ronsu tatiOn upon pgan.
U-iiiu1 ln redmce The sAlanes nf their clerks
in~ iaf UenL Un and after The Isl ni .lanlI
,'tt,t.A,.s t0 The iuinuus decline iu rno,is
aud consequent heavy losses
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
VALUABLE FARM NOil sALn.

Containing ll0 seros mnfe or lc,s ritun.e ON th.
brand, wtte u Chfisiiaus huu udrsd Nav tss6 ceasty
and state Of Delaware adjoining lAds of Mans phmer
Thomas Wilson, aud others TIE buildings are an exefi
lent stone House and barn, both supplied with water
iem tvs iIoa springs: There isFuunnE wst, every
pears aud 2rapss It has 81 aorcs very bssi brandy
wine meadow, with 20 acres OF Woodland, all in hish
state OF cultivation within Eve nls uf ths Wiime
ton city line II very healtby aud dosifto M.
perty Apply 10 ". McUAULLkY
COS Market street,
"A
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

hIVIDEND. OFFICE DELAWARE
IL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

WILMINGTON, November 2 1857.
The Directors of the Delaware Fire Insurance Com
panY have this day declared Dividend " FIVE PER
CENT Tor the last six months clear Of Government tax
payable II the stekhod4rs their legal representative
on and ater the 10Th inst at their Office No. 00I Market
Street lnAy7 al JOHN McLgAR 6eoy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

Deafness, Blindness and Catarrh
Treated with lhs utmost sceceHs. by DR.. J. IsAACs
Oculis and Aurist 10 merly Lsydsn Holland No.
sl5 AR5H street, Philadelphia Testimonial from the
most reliable ths City AID County can he
A. hiH office. The medical faculty invited to ac-
.uipAn their patients. he has Ia prHo-
tiee. AkFlFCtAb Ell ~ inserted, without pair No
oharea made for examination sep25rIy
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19

"HERE, can't pass you," said the dool
keeper OF western theatre. "You needn't
pass me-" said the irrepressible dead-head
you arc, and I'll pass you" And he passed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
sspt. 30. iAae

LfoH SALE.--A uoOD THREE STORY BRICK
A HOUSE, of mudern style, having 10 large rooms
good dry cellar rhe house ia furnished with water Fas
anu parof hsatar. Tho lot is - let fran % dsgp
hAViAx shade tre8s AMI variety Of grapes and Other
small fruits Is heau uy sltuttd0 on Wsshus on street
NO blS having "lrgtn prospect town Au1 gluutry
Terms accommodating. Possession 18th March next
Apply 10 MM. MrOAuILEY
fsbg2 ina uarkat styoot
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
coa ,,..,.-.,. ..WM. MnlAuLIEY
Aug gG 1877 ar f "''"'"BtNpi DtAWAf0.

aH1hhs FoiS sALE.--So.l |. An excellent f,,n,
a Wihlh one nile of Newark depot in N,.s tp' .a,p'
s9uhy containing about one hunirad acies more az @
win gn"d dwelling aud tenanl house and sxcl, s,,
bargain. 1' ' ""''a Vida
No = nice TITLE farm. ,luaic in nrapdywioa ,In
Sisu within ~ miles " Wilmington, cent,ltis9 ~
no o. very valuable firu, IN excellent order nj. a.
nfahayNint, ni % above Wilmington, with DIX Inm
hssi orchards sud other improy yemenls etnsin iie
acroH more or less. "''nhB llV
NO y Farm pf 200 acres adjoining the eity Of vii,
mlnsiol, with buildings, orchards and improysns,,
suitable fur iArmpg or trurkiug Or good ysslmeT, W.
'Peeaihiou' Apll5 to WM NG1AULLiY
Get y 6OB Mastng st,,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-19
MAnI,IEn.

Tho Indians IN eastern Oregon and in
Idaho are again on the war path.