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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21
sk,tine On the Barlev MN.

Nsws. Edtors;-I suppose you are
aware that there has beep skating on the
Barley Mil Tor tie last two or three days.
Vow there are PEOPLE who canrot leave
their business IN the day tine bat wou
,e 10 20 IN the evening, but are afraid to
take ladies on account Of air-hOles, &c.
Now don't YOU think that the City
Council could spare some Of It's money by
putting q man out there, and furn shing
liant rms TO mark such dangerous places :
other cities have, and why not Whining
ton, and sincerely hope that this will
meet the eyes of our Councilmen and that
they will take some action on ii at the
next meeting. X.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

ELECTION or OFFICERS LAST EVENING.
Washington and Lafayette Chapter, No.
!, Royal Arch Masons of this city, he'd
their annual election Monday, with
the foiloui ug result;
High Priest-Willis Holden.
Eminent Kng-R0bert y Binie.
Eminent scrihe-Thomas Blackm.
Treasurer 5. ". HOiIing- worth.
ccrctAry-Thomas j. Lawson.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

ANlx Literary MAsnEp TO PIECE

NAN LITERALLY MASHED TO PIECES.
a man named I-qa' Blu ok, a resident
OF Lin, Del ware Co., mt " th teri bile
tc-t1 ON Saturday right last. B llock
h.l b en- % Phi uit'phit and Ind BOUGHT
grtd for West Chester. lie left the
city iu TIE 4 p M. train, viii b train cnly
ruHs as far as ID Bs timore c ntral june
Il D.. Tie coudaCtor took up his ticket
and gave him @ check fIi the O'Clock
tr.in % Our borough Al Glen Mills Bal
eek was seen To ge' of and It T. supposed
that after tho cars had stated he en-
drtvor'i o. jump ou, and 10 sing hi- hold
Z gr nd The tout of tie list passenger
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

FUNERAL OF Mr.. DAEBY.-The remains
Of Frank Butler Dauby were inferred Fri
day week, and conveyed to the cemetery
attended by large concourse Of friends.
Lafayette Lodge, No. Il, A. F. A. NJ,
attended the funeral in body and buried
the remains of their late Secretary with
Masonic honors. St. Johns Chapter, r.
A. NJ, and St. Johns Commandery, X.
It were also represented.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

TIN ToYs.-Our friends, Finn & Jack
son, at 2l9 Market street, have started a
new feature 10 the tin toy business. They
have taken a consignment direct from the
manufacturers of all descriptions Of tin
toys to offer to the trade, delivered in VIII
minet0n, at the same rates as heretofore
given at the mandatory. They are also
sending them ont quite lively at retail and
and we wodld advise our friends who are
aging in toys for the little folks to give
them a call.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

SUCCESSFUL CoLoRING.-John G. Baker,
proprietor Of one of the largest morocco
manufacturing Establishments in this city,
has commenced the business OF making Il
leather colorCd 10 resemble bronze. The
manufacturing of leather of that color
has been attempted before in this city, but
it has always proved unsuccessful. Mr..
Baker, however, has produced as beautiful
a brOnz. color as we have ever seen.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

MAY AND DECEMBER. few days ago
Mr.. Ezra Comfort and Miss Eliza Carr. Of
this city, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony by the Rev James Maddox, OF
Chester. MrComlort is a hale and hearty
Old gent eman Of AZ, while the bride is a
blooming damsel of only 10. Their court
ship was remarkably brief, embracing a
period of only q few weeks, the Old man,
Ia spite of his years, eyinciug spirit of
determination in pressing the all-important
question, which should put to shame many
a younger lover. The coupe returned to
this city, where a reception was rendered
them by their friends, and now the youth.
full bride can soothe the decliuing years Of
her liege lord aud comfort Of his cd age
Gazette.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

BURGLARY IN MIBDLErowN.-The Mid
dlrtown Transcript says On Monday night
week the storehouse Of S. X. Stephens, Esq.
of this town, was broken into and num-
Der Of guns, pistols, clothing, boots and
other articles carried off, and also, $500 in
cash being all the money left in the drawer.
The thieves lighted a lamp and proceeded
deliberately to dress themselves In new
coats. rants, boots and hats, and one,
boy, threw his old boots and cap away In
the yard near the store, and the recogni-
tion of these articles led TO his arrest,
when he acknowledged the part he had in
the affair, and told where the stolen goods
were concealed, but refused to disclose the
name Of his associate, pretending to be
ignorant of any thing but his first name,
which he said was George. The boy was
retained in custody for n while, but as the
Tom Hall ps considered too uncomfortable
for negro, Mr.. stephens could no keep
him aud he was suffered to escape.
The entrance of the scoundre,s was
Ell -cted by prying open the shutters and
breaking the sashes Of the windows.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

CHESTER DANCING AcADEMY.-In an
item in regard to a Dancing School in
Chester published few days ago there
was a slight mistake. The names Of the
Professors should have been Cowan &
Webster, and instead of commencing, they
have a fourishing school in operation of
both Indies and gentlemen.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

FLOWERS. Tatnall 4 Co.'s Della
ware avenue hot house may be found
splendid assortment Of camelias, bouvar-
dias, white, varlegated and crimson car
nations, hrliotrope, double vlolets, tea rose
buds, and other cut flowers ready TO be
made into boqHeis. They have arranged
in New York and Philadelphia for large
supply of rare flowers for toe holidays.
Boquets, large aud small, are made for
parties and fairs at reduced prices.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

PiGEoN Su0oTING MATcu.-A very
inier. sting aud closely contested pigeon
match took place on Saturday at the
Schucizcu Park between two of the crack
shots OF thu city resulting In tie. The
following is tue score. 10 birds each were
shot at,
Il. S. l 0 0 do
W. l.. N. OIL OIL 0 lilo
There are TWO matches on the tapls for
this week. one for purse of $50 10 take
place on Thurs lay, Dec. 1911. 10 shoot at
10 birds each. 81 yds. rise, 80 yds. bound
AIRY. An interesting time is expected. Mr..
Bertolettr keeps birds constantly on hand
for the accommodation of those who wish
to Try their skill.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

PENN LOAN SALE.-Messrs. Stidham &
Sons, auctioneers, have sold for the Penn
Loan Association a substantial frame
house on Townsend street, near A, on the
South Side, is by 2S feet, ~ stories high
with back building 10 by IA feet, on a lot
100 feet deep, for S1470. Three adjoining
lots, each IA By 100 feet, were sold at sll
A foot.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

DELAWARE BATTLE FLAGS. - Friday
week the Delaware Soldiers X Sailors Of
the late war against rebellion, he'd .
melting az which a Committee was APP
pointed to correspond with Judge Ke ley
of Philadelphia, Generals Hancock, But
Ter, Logan and Others, inviting them to BE-
present at the ceremonies Of transferring
the battle flags to the Delaware Historical
Society, sometime in January next.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

l02i llW sul Landpuberg, GB 1915
Ituns leaving Wilmington at 10 20 q. ~.
~ . m. connect with rains leaving Philadet
pliu at 3 so DO iu. and D. ~.
The 10 50 a. 90. train also connects with the Del
aware L. D. and =. " & g. 4 r. trains aTriy-
ms 30 Wilmington Ht iu ilntd lOaiu, m
Trains leaving Landeuheig at G4ia IN. and ~
=. IN. connect with the tfulnH Ter Philadelphia
leaving Wilmington Al $40 "A. ~ and o 81 y. m,
with the phiiHde rhia aud Washington kxpIess'
lln'Is oa st o. & ana tng % g', ~
Fp light fh, uld BE- deliN red aud pro. erly mark
e1 nt Tue station half AN. hour hril I've depai,
iure If the tain, otherwise Il may be delayed
twenty -four hours,
omnibus transfer between ". n W. and =. "
5 3. depltr, aud rsrs Of Wluirriun City X. K
at 'FRONT.' aud Ma ket stree :, by McMullen a seal,
az crnts Tor zach Passenger, aad cents for each
piece Of baggage
0olg6tf 81 q CONWBLL, Supt,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

SHOULDER BRoKEN.-Mrs. Taylor, wife
OF Maris Taylor, ex-Councilman from the
Tenth Ward, fell while walking across
the room, few days ago, and broke her
shoulder blade by striking against the
stove. DR.. Harlan rendered surgical as
sistance, and the lady is doing well.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21
Er1s IN wArgR PIpEs.-on asking the

EELs IL WATER PIPEs.-On asking the
probable cause Of rec 1t temporary stop
u-gr OF thu water supply The EyEhY
EVENING building We we're Informed by
b officers OF he Water Department that
il was probably owing 10 an eel. This, Il
may surprise some TO know, is rot an
infequeut cause Of such difficulties. One
ambitious 81 pperv customer Of tins kind
di-tugni.tcd himself one day by stopping
ten large morocco factories down town
TIE pipes which supplied them tapped
the large pipes directly opposite each
other. The eel, swimming along in the
large pipe, poktd his head In one OF the
small pipes, in an inquirng way, and the
engine Of the factory being pumping he
was drawn In further than he wished. In
squirming and wrgging to exiricate his
head he pm his t3i. mo the opposite pipe.
and its engine soon sucked him IN there,
tail foremost, and there he stuck, one end
/ In each pipe, and both factories stopped
for want Of water, until. digging
mp the pipes the obstruction was discover
ed, I lis sounds like r romance, but II ID
true These GELS do not always conhnC
themselves to the street pipes. The writel
OF this item once found IL impossible Il
close the stop coc'; Of a water pipe in his
house, and accordingly took II apart t
discover the difficulty, when he found tina
sh Gel. about six inches long, had thrus
his head in there, inst as the water wa
termed of, and got il crushed thereby,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN STORE.

SMITH \ BRgRN would announce to their
friends aud the public generally. that they have
taken tne -tor" n nth, east eoiuer " tOurth aud
e3lpley 'treets, wilmington, bel. and opsnsdA
Flour Fee and Drain kt0re They will cnt.
stantly keep n full Pni fresh assortment Of tie
bet bra ds Of family -four hnckwhest aud corn
m-el. VA meal iarna, cofn starch, garden ru4
blfi seeds, cl creed, mill feed oatF. corn, sud
IN Hcl 'Ferythiug usually found IN a we'll reg
lat hour. feed aud grain store, which thew will
dispose Of AZ tn lowest market rates
Goods purchased at their store will be delivered
10 any part Of the civ free Of chafge The 'ti.
zens II Wilmiustou and the public are invited 10
give them call, AS they feel conadeut they csu
give eutire subtraction to purchasers, iesW
j. SMITH J j. HRREH
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

BOLD ROBBERY. - Tuesda6 morning.
the house No. 500 Walnut street was en-
tered and ss5 stolen from the trunk Of a
gentleman boarding there, named VIM. d.
Wilson. $50 reward is offered for the re-
turn Of the money.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

fHE NEW YoRK THROUGH LISE.-The
frequent delays to the trains from New
York through this city for Washington,
mainly occur north of the West Phlladel-
phia etatlon.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

THE swEDEs-The Swedish servants
who live in this city will meet every
Sunday afternoon at three O'Clock In the
school room, Ninth and Market streets
for public worship. A school has been
founded for their education which meets
IN the above mentioned place on Tuesday,
Wednesday, THURSDAY and Friday even
ing's, and now numbers 80 scholars.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

DAMAGED.-On wednesday week, the
steamer Thomas Jefferson left Delaware
City for Philadelphia. She had not gone
far, when it was discovered that she was
rapidly filling with water. She returned
to Delaware City and was repaired, there
being a large hole In her bow.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

NARROW EsoAPE.-Monday, one Of
the female employees at Pusey Brothers
cot on mill, on 18th street, had her clothes
caught in some machinery, and to be ex-
lrlcaied, they had to be torn from her body
by a fellow workman.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

TnE FATAL ACCIDENT. james r. Nc
Grugan, the little hoy who was fatally IN
lured On Saturday last was the son Of John
McGrugan who lives Il 2l0 Maryland
avenue. It seems that the little fellow
was playing with the fork in the hay loft
when the handle slipped down between
two boards leaving the prungs sticking up
when the boy fell on them one Of the
pruugs running into his eye and entering
his brain which killed him.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

TRANsFERRBp.-Rev. l.. c Matlack has
been transferred from the New Orleans
Conference to the Wilmington Conference,
and stationed at Elkion, where he will
preach December 22d.-Cecil Wing.
We hoie in due course Of time the
gentleman will be further transferred to
this city. II hls been quite number of
years since we heard MIN, but our impress
sion then was that he was the ahlest and
clcarc-t Methodist miuister we had ever
heard, ard We have not had cause since to
modify that opinion.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

CHESTER REAL EsTATE.-Pardoe and
Donaldson, Fourth and Market streets.
Chester, have made the following sales of
real estate:
Frame house and lot of ground, lsxs5
feet on Providence avenue, Chester town
ship, owned By the Enterprise Building
Association, sold to Ellen McClay, for
$3.50.
Brick house and lot Of ground, 50x120
feet, corner Of Sixteenth and Walnut
streets. owned by James Brewster, sold to
Owen Dougherty for 81, 200.
Lot 25xlOO feet on west side Of Kerln
street near Fifth street, owned by John
Shedwick, sold to Edwin o. Gibson for
$500.
Lot 2sx1OO feet on west side Of Kerlin
street, near the above, also owned by
John shedwick sold to John II. Stroud
for $500.
Lot 55x75 feet on the corner of Southland
and Townsend streets, South Chester,
owned by the FalrIamb brothers sold Ia
Pardoe 4 DOpal lsOn for sl75.
Lot corner Of Eighth and Kerlin streets,
SOyl2O feet, owned by WIN. II. Dickinson,
sold 80 George N. Pardoe for s2,2SO.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

AHEAD AGA1N.-Messrs. Bellah Il Co.,
Of this city, have again shown their en-
tcrpr'sc and activity by shipping the first
freight from Wilmington to Delaware City
all the way by rail. It consisted Of fell
lirs, springs, axles and other articles, to
Alexander & Son, carriage manufacturers,
at Delaware City. They went over the
Delaware Railroad TO the junction, and
thence over the Delaware Il Pennsylvania
Railroad TO Delaware City.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

THE CHESTER SHlPYAHDs,-IncVu esItI
Neics says the working force at Roach's
shipyard in that city is daily increasing
the aggregate number Of men now en-
ployed will reach 800. The keel Of the
large iron steamship for the Pacific Mall
Steamship Company--being the third AMI
largest Of those under contract for that
company will be launched this week.
TIE Colon, It is expected, will be taken ia
few days to the Morgan Iron Works,
New York, there to receive its machinery.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY School Asso-
oIATToN.-The Sunday School Association
of New Castle Presbytery commenced its
second Quarterly Meeting at the Presby-
terrain Church, in Milford. on Monday,
December 9th, at p. m. The attendance
was not large, but the meeting, which
lasted two days, was very interesting, and
the address delivered and the papers read
relating to Sunday School work were eX
cellent and tim,ly. This association rep
resents about six thousand Sunday school
scholars.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

Cause.-The jackson s. Sharp Co., last
week, shipped, to Philadelphia, two Pull
man Drawlng-room cars, named Valps-
ralso and Arcola.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

FELL THRoUGH A BRIDGf.-A few even
ing- since as Josephine Hoffman, aged II,
of Birdshoro', was going home in company
with several other young ladies, she fell
through trttle bridge on the Wilmington
Il Reading Railroad. into Hay Creek below,
which is or feet deep. The unfortunate
yonng lady was rescued by some young
iaen. She sustained internal injuries and
bruises of the arm.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

DANcISo scHooL.-Messrs Campbell
and Cowan of Wilmington, contemplate
opening a Select Dancing School for gen
Ilemen only, in Chester Pa.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

A NEw BooK.-Ilumpbrey Morrow has
taken the agency for this Stale of the book
entitled THE Struggles Of Petroleum V.
Nasty In speaking Of it the Chicago
Jo,rHg' says -
"Thc hook of the week most likely to
meet siih popular favor is " The Struggles
Of Petroleum v Nasty" The ilusira-
tiOus, which are many, are the work of
Thomas Mast, the Hogarth of America.
There is very halterng introduction by
Charles Sumner, written, We may add,
before that eminent Senator had taken up
his abode at the "Coufederit Y Roads. "
The Nasty letters form a distinct aud
important feature of cur country's history
| during the rebellion. Ariemus Wards
star sank as Nasty rose. The former had
aimed at exciting laughter, nothing more.
| lie was rs devoid Of any purpose aud
principle as Jack Fnlstah but Nasty con
cciycd the idea of combining the wit OF
1 Ward With lofty patriotism. Tue result
was "A success never before attained 90
humorous literature. The whole Brpubr
can press copied tho letters, and everybody
read aud LAUGHED over them. Tie most
remarkable thing nhoHt these letters &.
that the author could sustain himself st
long. The book before us is "a pouGerou.
tome of over seven hundred pages Yet
there is no tagging in the wit, and %,
tedious iteration. The publishers are l.. \
Richardson Il Co.. Boston,
Mr.. Morrow has commenced the canvass
of this city, and those who may not sc
him can subscribe by leaving their name
at his residence, 23l Walnut street. tn
book is sold only by subscription.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

IRoN SHIP YARDs.-The Boston steam
ship Norman has been taken from the dry
dock to Messrs. Pussy Jones s. Co.'S, iron
ship yard, to receive machinery repairs.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

AccIDENr.-J. W. McVey, carpenter,
employed at the Jackson 4 Sharp car
works, had his wrist badly cut Monday
BY a mortislng chisel.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

FAIR PRocERDs.-Th net proceeds OF
alvary Fair during three days last week
as about 81 100.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

MEAN ACT, Some contemplate rascals
broke the bank which Howard P. Walton
has built MP to hold water for the purpose
of getting supply Of ice from this winter,
Monday night, and Tuesday the water
hadall run ont. Some tools were found
lying there, and ii proves TO bea deliberate
attempt to mjure Nr. W. We hope the
mscals may be caught and severely pun
ishpd
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

RuNNING AeAIN.-The large factory Of
John Mcclure, IT,, East Brandywine Ches-
ter county, Pa, that has not been In opera
ton for the last few years, has been fitted
up with new machinery aud is now running
on full time.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21
STATE CovvENriov or CoIonrD Pror1

STATE CONVENTION OF CoLoRED PEOPLE
"A call has been issued by Rev. T. G.
Stewart, Of this city, for STATE conven-
ion Of colored men to meet at Dover on
Friday. January 10th. The object of the
meeting Is said 10 no to nfer and advise
uron what action It Il necessary for the
coored reople TO take in order that their
rights as cilizens shall he respected and
that The laws aud Institutions OF the State
shall . e made TO conform to the spirit and
let err ot The Constitutional amendments.
The convention is to he composed OF
one representative from each election dis
tricr, nnf as the State Legislature will b.
in sessi n At the fame time the convention
is called to meet, Dover, doubtless, will be
ever so much excited Oh that day.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

BURGLARY. "A few days since thieves
entered the residence Of Mr. Burke, near
Sixth and Windsor streets, and applied
chloroform to the sleeping inmates, hereby
being successful In stealing ABOUT S35.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21


Inc brcah"di" Ltghtgives the following
account OF the meeting 10 further the above
named roai AZ wilrnad meeting held
az kehooolh ClN, December 18th. 1872,
On motion OF {. q. siockey, Esq, Mr.
Hughes OF fo,isNll.c. Pa, was called TO
lne 'nalr anu y. W. Tunnel and DR.. J.
H. D. hnpAlc-, were elected secretaries.
a question arose from the Chairman in
regard TO tine estimated cost of the road
IRON Lewcs 10 R"hoboth, The distance be NJ
miles which was stated 10 he $4,000,
Includlng building the dcpots. the pier
at kcnuboth bay and other necessary ex-
penses'
On motion OF Mr. Geo. X. Red, Pre-
ldrnt Of the D * B. RAJ road, committee
go procure the Right { Way from Lewes
N AZ " 0n- sl'ns OF
and n. " Tn,'nrl ''' '''' ''' ''o'''
On mo,i,, of Ne Roo, 81 ooo,.,,i,,., 90
tbr,e IN nt,.n1 -, ,,,,,,',. ~ "
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,v,id h. ,,s,,sss,. ~. ,i.,. q
tb. / and a p,i,rc,d cbar,ar ag g.. - ~
rel,t,s ~ ,I,a c,,'t..',i'i.', "a Elts
annotnted a. Ii,,l,i,, ~. D ~ ~ a',
Nr.J p Vnr.baiI as t,, .o '.,, gouu anu
IN r.,io,, ~ A., SCI. ,, ,i 80.
raod loltcrs ron, ,oj,'e' ,o', H. by
syly.nis Maryland ami De'a,,'ara 49,
in,, the ',ove,,,,r '''s' '"''''
I'm motion, tb,. Ct,,ir ,,,,,,i,.,.., ,h. 81
lowing -n,i.,,,n a. .o,ci, w. 'g',
T., tnc-sf, 4, RE- " u We. I'D y
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I Wnii,r r. ii'tI I'm Git ,,H' N''
/ On r1o,i1p Of a. S,nel,i.', "'i w. ,..,,..,
was p.v-n he co,,r'i,,.a ,ie P'" r.,
rne,,t,rs If ~. 49, IA. T5"iss ~
Warner wa an ma i,', mai. E ''o W.,
ot .b,4 INV, rot,,n, =, 'D'''1 N""'i 'u"l
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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

ACCIDENTAL sHoouNG.-A coupe Of
boys 1T Unionyille, one The son of John
Wickersbam. The other boy under the
employ of Wilson Loller, on last Friday
event g, thought to pay az shooting "a
duel' with two guns that were IN the
shop of Mr.. Loller, by each boy taking Il
gun aad pointing it at The other. Young
Wickersham pulled the trigger Of the gun
he was holding, aud the gun being loaded
went off. The load took eject in his or
ponent's clothing, just grazing his left
side, making skin wound aud tearing
his clothing to ribbons -KGpisu LEADER.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-12-21

COMMISSIONER FOR NEW YoRK.-John
II. Publ, Esq, on Saturday, received the
appointment Of Commissioner for the State
Of New York, from Gov. John 7. Hoffman