Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-26
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Special Correspondence III Stiltef Journal,
New CASTLE, May 19.-1he steamer Rritish
CrOt0n having among her passengers Rev. q.
$. Spencer of this city and Dr. Hay OF Phila-
delphia, passed this city yesterday morning
bound out. When opposite town u salute was
fired by J. Ii. Rogers, Esq. and Mr.. Long
land of the Jefferson House ruluted by dip
ping the culors at the ilag pole in the side
yard. The steamer responded by dipping her
colurs. A number of our citizens were ON
the wharves waving the gentlemen farewell.
James G. JemisOn has on exhibition III his
store window miniature ubcllsk, made by II
prisoner, aud presented to him by the Mayor.
IL contains nil the hieroglyphics of the Origi-
nal. aud, although made of paper, looks Mt IL
little dIstance Rs il cut out Of marble. II Is
about IL inches high.
Tile new police force went on duty yester-
day. They will have their suits in a few days.
The preparations for Decoration Day here
continue and will not he completed till next
week. 1t is expected, il the weather IA favor
able, to be the greatest event witnessed in
this city III n long while
According to present prospects building
operations will be pretty brisk this season.
BESIDES the two new halls several private
dwellings will be erected during the summer,
and our mechanics have "a bright prospect
before them for plenty of work.
NEw CASTLE, May 23.--Mrs. Sarah
Wickersham, widow of Amos w. Wicker.
sham, at one time Register of Wills for
this county, died yesterday morning at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Lambson in this city. She was about 50
years of age and had been ailing for some
time.
The new police force Of this city
appeared in their uniforms yesterday.
Chief White mrkes quite an imposing
appearance and has altogether a taking
way with him.
Rev. Mr.. Roach, OF Bridgetol, n. j.,
formerly of Nova Scotia, filled the pulpit
at lmnanuei y. 4. Church yesterday
morning and evening.
We have at this time the most orderly,
healthy, clearly and beautiful little city
i'll the state. There is also work for all
who are inclined to work, and any one
who could not I've satisfied and contented
and happy here couldn't he as in the
Garden of Eden.
The steamship Illinois passed up yester-
day. Her decks were crowded with
passengers. She was just three hours
and II quarter in running from Lewes to
this city.
d. 5. lIessey, for II number of years
ticket agent at the r., w. Il b. railroad
depot of this city, but now of Columbia,
s., &. arrived in town last week ON u hrie
visit to friends here.
NEW CASTLE, May 25.-Mr. Cam, who
was injured yesterday morning by his
horse running away, was removed to his
home during the forenoon. Ills injuries
are not serious.
Yesterday being the anniversary OF the
birth of Queen Victoria, mine host of the
.Ieilerson House ran up the English Jack,
which he kept flying during the day from
the flag pole in the yard.
On Friday evening, Rev. George Il.
Bristor will present lvanhoe Division No.
:, U. X. X. of +. of this city, with Il
handsome silk flag, the gift of their
lady friends in this city. The presenta-
ton ceremonies will take place in the
new Opera House.
The crossing at Washington avenue
and the railroad came near being the
scene of n serious accident on Monday
evening last. A horse and carriage was |
within about three feet OF the track when
the G.4j train rushed by, and the horse |
instead of iloundering ahead backed, thus
saving the lives of the occupants OF the |
carriage.
The work of excavating for the cellar |
of the new hall at Delaware and Union
streets commenced yesterday. The corner |
bnilding has not yet been removed, but |
will he during the week.
James I. Eliason q Brother, merchants |
of this city, will shortly commence the
ere ;tion of u substantial double frame
dwelling house on Clayton street near
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