Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-27

SUICIDE.-Jonathan Comfort, son OF jesse
Comfort of Attlebore, Bucks county, commit
ted suicide by hanging himself In tho garrett of
his fathers house, on Tuesday, the 18th inst
He was very quiet young man, twenty-one
years of age, and there is no reason known to
any one why he should have committed the
rash act The family had all gone to a sale
near by, and left him to get ready, close the
house and follow. His Oldest sister returned
from the sale, and finding the house open,
thought her brother might be sick, and went
In search of him. On going up the garnet stairs
she saw him suspended Immediately before
her. She called for help and assisted in taxi
ing his body down. He had been dead long
time. knife was found under the carpet in
his room, and it has since been ascertaincd
that he had made inquiry at a drug store for
strychnine.
NJsqterude.-On the evening, of the 18th
inst, while good Mr.. and Mrs. u. were quietly
enjoying the pleasures incident to 4 well regu-
lated household, they were surprised to see the
house suddenly filled with animated beings
who We're so well masked as to defy recognizl-
ton. After having considerable sport in en-
de avoring to personate the different characters
representa- they retired TO private apartment,
to unmasked feeling n qualification that but
few had been recognized. After unmasRing
all seemed imbued with determination to en-
joy themselves, particularly Mrs. ID. who en-
time passed so rapidly, that the company was
surprised to find that the evening had whiled
away 20 the small hours of the morning, when
the company dispersed TO their respective homes,
feeling that it was an eve ming long 10 be re-
membered and that conviviality and good hui
NOR had characterized the visit.
Another Candidate for the Gdlio,os.-At
about IL o'clock Monday morning the daugh-
ter Of John Lank, very respectable gentleman,
residing near Rehoboth station, about six miles
from Georgetown, Sussex County, was return
Ing from her uncle's where she had been Oh an
Grand, was accosted by negro named Joseph
Green or Burton, who tore the clothes of her
and violated her person. After his base sault
the villain fled, and the glr VINO is but 10
years of age, managed to reach her fathers resi-
dence and made known the facts. The male
Iopulation of the neighborhood at once COM
menced an excited search for the villain and
surrounded and captured him in the woods
about two miles distant from the scene OF his
crime. He was taken to Georgetown and lodg-
ed in jail. He attempts to make light OF the
matter.
Police Afairs.-The following cases were
disposed OF by Mayor Simms
Twenty seven arrests have bean made since
our last for drunkenness, the usual penalty was
imposed on each.
John Sherow, by officer Bernard, for jsor-
derby conduct, fined So and costs, and held to
bail in the sum of 5000 to keep the peace.
Samuel Hermon, by officer Jordan, for disor-
derby conduct, fined costs and Eeld 10 bail in
sum of $500 to keep the peace.
John lamar, by officer Sculley, for dsorderly
conduct, fined costs and held to bail in the sum
of $500 to keep the peace.
Martin Bullock, by officer Legg, for assault
on Joseph Gotschnler, fined 81 and costs, and
held to bail in the sum Of 5000 to keep the
peace.
Lewis Cannon, BY officer Bradford, for dis
orderly conduct; iined 81 aud costs, and held to
| bail in the sum of $500 to keep tha peace.
VIM. Mccall, by officer Hope, for committing,
an assault and battery on John Bonner, fined
81 and costs, and held to hail in the sum OF
| 5000 to the keep peace.
| John Mulliu, Daniel Clark and Andrew Ryan,
! for the larceny of about $50 in a small tin box
from Geo. Talley of Brandywine Hundred
while on his way to attend the market Of this
| city. A few days afterwards tile tin box was
found in field near Riverview Cemetry, will
a number ofvaluable papers undisturbed. Clark
and MuliI were held TO bail in the sum of $500
and Ryan in the sum OF $500, ior their appear
aiice az the next Court Of General Session. In
default OF bail they were each committed to
the County Jail.
George Morrison and Isaiah Temple, eoored
by officers Buck and Bernliart, for all assault
aud attempt TO rob VIM. Strickland of Mary
land. On Tuesday night Mr.. Strickland coult
not find his hotel, and on meeting Temple
asked where Grubb's hotel was. They stariei
down Orange street, and afer going a shor
distance below Sixth they knocked Strickland
down and undertook to rob him. He calleS
out for help, when the officers came up and ar
rested Temple. Morris left us quick as possible
but Buck secured him next morning. They
] were held 10 bail in the sum of $1,000 eacl TO
their appearance at the next Court Gf Genera
Sessions, in default of which they were eou
mittcd 10 the County Jail. short time be
fore the attack on Strickland man nance
| Watson while on his way home il Second st
near jefferson, was knocked down and had on,
) of his arms knocked out of place but the partie
were scared off without any booty.
Wm Sharkey, b. officer Scully for disorierl
conduct fined So and costs and held In $500 Il
keep the peace.
/ Benz. Purnell by officer Scully for disorder
: conduct, the evidence not being sufficient Ii
3 was discharged.
= Alfred Biney, by officer Wright for disorder
5 conduct was fined So and costs and held in $50
J to keep the peace.
Joseph Gutchmer, by officer Donavan, 10
assault and battery, fined two collars and cos
and $500 TO keep tie peace.
James Irons, by officer Scully; disorderly col
duct, fined $500 and cost and $500 to keep tn
peace.
~ Chas, Quinn, drunk and disorderly, by office
IS Jordan, fined $500 and cost and held In $40
TO keep the peace.