Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-11-27

| rattllng, when her uncie was about TO oper
the door that night she told him she woult
| not open 1t II she were In his place
one Of the men followed her when she escaped
and although the men threatened 10 shoot any
| one that attempted to escape they did moi
shoot at her.
Mrs Floyd, wife of the cashier, was next call
ed and sworn. She was present at the banl
on the evening of the 18th, and the knocking OIL
| the door was distinctly repeated three differ
ent tlmes when her husband was in the act OF
opening the door she told him she would not
10 It as the yard gate WAS boltei, and il any
BODY was at the door, they had no business
there; but MIR. #. drew the bolt and opened the
door and large man masked and dressed in
blue, came in.
Inc witness was cross-examined and said at
the time her husband opened The door she was
Suing a. The tea-tabe; hat few minutes elaps-
ed between the time the knocking was first
heard and MIR. +. opened tine door.
Irene Shardon, Mr. Floyd's niece, was ca lie d,
sworn and testified; she was in the dining room
on the evening of the It'll and heard some ole
talking at the door, quite lightly, two or three
Times. Mr.. Floyd observed that he guessed no
one was at the door when The knocking was
again heard and her uncle got up and went to-
ward the door, her aunt protesting against il
oeing opened, but lie unbolted it and a large
man pushed in, followed by four other men and
masked; one of them "said seize that man
(meanng her ince) and II one of you speaks
we VIII shoot You dead" then one of the men
landcutied her uncle and another held pistol
AZ MS head, and the others held pistols at the
rest OF MS, and In particular at Mr.. Floyd's wife;
Jennie ran up stairs and [ heard man say.
"seiae That girl, she Is going to escape one Of
lne men ran up stairs and whenpart of the
way ne called for another 10 come and help
him and another followed.
| heard the hall door shut .nj than hao ID ao,,a
one say " the alarm is given. all's up" they
lnen unoolted the outer door, the one from
winch they entered aud all the men left; every
man had pistol and held them very close to
the faces OF The inmates; | was looking TO-
wards the door when the men entered and as
soon as the last man entered he bolted the
door; three men Wore long blue oyercoats.
slouched hats and black masks; one of tbs
men was very tall and another short and stout.
Mr. Floyd was recalled aud identified a pa
per a. certificate Of the Incorporation of the
National Bank of Delaware under the laws of
the United States.
Iiie prosecution offered the certificate In
evidence, but the defense objected.
Inc Court ruled, however, that it was adj
missibie as showing the National Bank Of Del
aware lawful Irporation.
OLence H. Lobdell, another witness for the pro-.
gav.ution, was sworn and testified that he resides
ing of the it'll, he was driving down MARKET street
and saw masked man chasing a little eiri ebove
gil He was either s the man or tine
nothing new adduced
a s John Dolen was called and sworn Between and
o.Hy he was In the vicinity Of the bank, and saw
~ running down the bank steps on Sixth street
MasNet hy very large man and both ran out to
euuce OF tle AFFAIR. but in few moments three OF
,sur mos ran out Of Mr.. Fioyds gate and down 10
Ffsy Re ssn he II.
hare
Wonted.-Agents wanted immediately at
Chadwick's Variety Store, No. POT West Fourth
street.
Thomas b. Beeson Of this city has made an
assignment to John s. Beeson and Charles W.
ralley for the benefit of his creditors.
Coroner.-We are informed that Mr.. Abner
T. Bailey will be brought out by his friends as
l candidate ior Coroner. If he consents TO run
1s Will make strong poll.
Notice.-Levl c. Bird moi lies all persons
VINO have claims against the Messrs. McLear & i
SON, to call at bis office, Saturday Afternoon
week, NO. 6OO King street, and prove the same.
Edward Bnnghurst, ,Tr., offers a reward of
20 Tor the arrest and conviction of the thi ewes
VINO stole two blankets, boots and other articles
rom to car No. u of the Delaware train, a few
lights ago.
Nuseum.--Those wishing 10 see Curlosities
honld visit Chadwick's Museum, No. 2O7
vest Fourth street, this day, thanksgiyingday |
II evening, and see the new additions. He /
las the finest collection in this or any other |
onntry only 10000 specimens,
Reri' di.-A great revival has been going on /
Or several weeks Al Ebenezar Church in Mill
]feek Hundred. There have been a large /
lmher OF conversions and the interest has /
urpassed anything of the Kind ever manifested |
u that section.
Called Home The Betsy Ann which has
cen cruising In Cuban waters has been called /
ome, and will be put in readiness yio go on |
he wedding excursion of Rear Admir- nj Dave
tidham. She will be fully manned, and pro-
lsioned Tor all emergencies
BY Order Of the President
1--WE THE People"
425 different styles of hats for gentlemen at
humphrey & Sandt, 31J different STYLES of hats
Or YOUTHS, IO Elegant styles OF hats for
li. ~ elegant styles for ladies, and
misses line fllrs, $4,000 worth of hats, gloves,
nd furs thrown on the market for what they
1ill br Ing, at Humphrey Il ''and, al6 Marke
treet
Il LoSS--John l,'nisnn of Mill Greek Hun.
ret, has lost largely b. The potato rot, having
lrted away four hundred bushels of potatoes
nd shot them down in tho gutter TO he carried
way or used mp by the rains and frost of win
hr. Other farmers have also lost heavily, and
he man who has sound potatoes the present
sason may he estepmed very lucky.
Thanksgiving Sipper.-The good folks of
lir city should remember the supper al ".
'aul's Methodist Episcopal Church this even
ny. The entertainment will b.. u SUMMONS
ne, feast of good things, aud How of
oul. The ladies of Scott NJ, F.. Church. viii
lso give supper that will embody all the good
hings OF the season. Both should be well "a 4
ronized, as the friends of the cause are suf,
ciently numerous Ia give both OF them grand
enefit.
\ Joke.-A few evenings ago a yolng man
'ho hdu been very otficious In Offering To es-
orr young ladies' home from Asbnry, was rath.
T. taken In, by accompanying one to her home,
mere he was introduced to her husband. lie
al down moment, but the conversation SEEM
ng 10 nag, he reached for his hat and said he
eiieved he would go home, and took rather
asty leave. The incident may also serve as
ssson for the young husband, who visits the
odge, leaving his fsirer half TO go to chrr h
Tithont an escort.
A good Vorke.-The President of the De-
ot work Association of Philadelphia, visited
ur city on Wednesday, and put up at the
layton House, Post office, R abroad depots and
ther places, racks containing bibles tracts,
he Wayside, and other illustrated papers, The |
york Is good one and deserve the approbation
! the public, and we may add the con,ribu-
Ions of the liberal.
Lecture. The lecture of Prof. Mast at the
iasonic Temple was well attended BY our
itizens, and gave general satisfaction. Prof.
!. drew some striking cal features of notable
which were really mirth provoking.
lis hlts were very palpable and duly app e,ia-
ed. His hit at the monarchsts was not only
appropriate but telling. We congratulate the |
'ublic upon the engagements Mr.. Nolen has
made for their teleft as they comprise the