Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-10-05
J. f. CLIMER.

TRENTON, N. j., Oct 1st, 1869.
REV. ALFRED GOODMAN, MEssRs. CnAs
D. SHAW, CHAs. Il. LONE AND OTHERS -
Ients.--In compliance with your kind invi-
alton to give q course of my illustrated
Lectures on Science of Life, &C., in your
,ity, II gives me pleasure to say, that ifpro
per arrangements he made, will commence |
such course with you on Wednesday even
ing, Oct. 9th, 1869. am, gentlemen, truly |
yours, JAMES McCLtNTocK,
1923 Race Street, Philadelphia.
Attempted Outrdge.-On Saturday alter
noon last, whilst Mrs. Wilhelmina Beaston,
in company with daughter, was riding near
Summit Bridge, she was overtaken by TIVE
negroes in wagon, one OF whom Wesley
Lloyd, pretended that she had his pocket
book. They several times iiied TO run into
her carriage, swearing vocilerously 1T her,
and calling on her TO stop. Her screams at
tracled several gentlemen 10 her rescue, hut
being unarmed they were unable to drive
the negroes away. Mrs. B. was taken back
10 Mr. Eliason's, and the gentlemen aud
Mrs. Beasten's daughter went to Glasgow
and procured writ, and had the negro M
rested. He was taken before Justice Black,
of Glasgow, on Sunday, and held Ia bail for
appearance at court. MIR. Scwell q. Biggs
went his bail and the negro WAS Released
4utuUtttOUH IEuHSCFfW.
Ne.o Auction and Commission House In
another column will be found r. II. FrazeI's
advertisement of his new Auction and Com
mission House, 213 shiplcy street. Mr.. Fra
ger is well known 10 this community as
practical business man, oonyersant with cv-
erytling essential to make this enterprise
decided success Whtn lie says that il is the
largest house OF the kind ever opened in
Wilmington, we know that he will also
make its business the most extensive vi amy
ever located mere. Any person having goods
TO dispose OF will find at this house NIL the
conveniences appeltaining TO the business.
The Mem Paris House. MIR. Uardus
MOorby, the guntlemanly Merchant Tailor,
at No. West Third Street, in another col
umn announces the opening o his new es-
tabhshment, and the reception OF magnili-
ceut stock OF the most fashionable and nobhy
French cassimeres, beavers, Milneys, mel
tons, saitaras, venetians, twceds, elysians,
fancy yesiines, sc. A London cutter has
been specially engaged, and his patrons
are sure 10 sc. good and perfect fitting
garment.
Droaoned.-Ye Yesterday young man named
John Taggart, who has been missed from
his home, corner of Front and Poplar, since
last Tuesday, was caught up in the paddle
wheel Of the steamboat Florence, at Moore S
wharf, foot OF Fourth street. lie appeared
to have been in the water several days. Cor
oner Prendergast was sent lor, and returned
verdict of accidental drowning. Deceased
was member OF the Shields Library AS
soeiaiion.
Courts. The Superior Court will convene
at Georgetown, on Monday, the 14lh OF Oc-
tober; at Dover, on Monday, the 2Slh of DC
tober; at New Castle, on Monday, the 15tL
OF November. There is large number o
prisoners in Sussex County Jail, most o.
them for larceny, The most important case
Is that Of Robert NJ. Godsborough indctet
for the murder of Charles Marsh.
The President Of he Catholic Literary As
s0ciatiOn, oil Wilmington, acknowledges tht
receipt of several volumes Of public doou
ments, from the Hon. JAS. A. Bayard, inclu
ding "PateEt Office Reports 'Altnelal Re
sources OF the U. S." and copies OF til,
Congressional Globe" which is a uscfu
addition to the library of the Association.
Lecture 5y Bishop Becker.-Insltute Hall
on last Thursday evening, was crowded
with large and attentive audience 10 lea
the lecture of the Rev Bishop Becker, ol
"Thc Holy Scriptures" The distinguished
lecturer occupied about an hour in deliver
ing one of the most finished, instructive AM
interesting lectures we have ever listened to
Eatal Resuh.-Thomas Brooks, colored
who was hurt by the fall of the scailold a
Edge Moor Iron Works on Tuesday morn
ing, died from the effects OF his injuries O
} Thursday last. He was young II an q
good character, and had been married abuu
six monlhs The other men are recovering
Nh. William Potter, indicted for shooin
q negro in June last, was tiled aud aCquitlu
al Elkton ON Wednesday last. The jtr5
alter au hours consultation, Tendeled vel
dict Il al the negro killed himself by slildn
the pistol, causing II 10 discharge It's cnnlci
into bis head.
The negroes arc becoming very trouhl,
some at 81. Michacls. The Comet says the
cnngIeeate in large numbers on SuluIda
, nights, and being well Piled with eliza
whisky, engage IN all kinds OF tisgmceir
scenes, To the terror ol the whole con
munily.
The GYeat ,Sule oi high class modern d
paintings, will positively take place 0n n
evenings Of Thursday aud Friday nrAi,
the institute Hall. Tie pictures will be Il
free exhibition Tomorrow aud ON both day
ol the sale. 4. NJ. oglc is the auclioneer.
Since tie toitAdrat0u Of The ptash tnii
Millngton has been without Railrtu con
muuicatiOn. We understand That ns soon
the track is laid a lar as Sudersyilr, iegi
lar Il 'senger and freight trains will Ia pl
ON the rad again.
Tie Contractors lur the Queen Anne an
Kent RailItal are now forwarding 300 j,r
, mnle OF iron, which, wien laid, wlll Itn
Sudlersville, distance ol nine miles hai
| Ma,sey's Cross Reals.
. The Lecture on the Pacific RairCal, Cal
iornia, &C., by 4. Chikson TAYLOR, will Il
I delivered at the Institute Hall this (Tuesday
Y evening, Mr.. Taylor avlng recovered hui
> his recent indisposlinn.
The readers attention is invited To con
munication relcning to Fur Store of .Iosep
, ROscnhnum & Co., $40 Arch St, Phiaae
phia. This isan old and reliable house an
= worthy o public attention.
: A TEST OF THE Social EQuAILrY Law
: "A test for the first time took place aatu
= day night OF the act passed some lime ag
by the radical City Council, Of Waahinnioi
!, admitting negroes 10 places OF amusemcl
" on the equality with the whites. The.
!, negroes purchased tickets for the dreea eirc
: = and passed the dOOikeeper without beiu
. noticed. They marched in with consider.
. Die pomp and planted themselves down
1 The dress circle beside some ladies and &c
4 tlemtn. Their conspicuous position s0t
; attracted attention, aud the police officer
= the theatre politely requested them to leav
:. informing them that there was 1t place 5
i apart for them in another section III 1!
Y house. They We're also told that they cou
either get tickets for that part of the iheat
: or they could have their money retunde
AT first they refused 10 so out, whereupc
the officers gave them some assistance
getting to the door. When they got o
they said they would neither take tickets {
I any other part of the theatre, nor would lht
nave their money returned in them. Il