Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-10-15
For the Delaware Republican.

WILMINGToN, Oct. z, 1867.
Mr.. EDITOR Previous to the meeting of
the Wilmington Presbytery held at Port Penn
on the I'D, 23d and oath OF lastsmonth, there
appeared to be so much interest manifested in
its proceedings and action, that | anticipated
eTe this We should have had presented in some,
it not all our city papers, an extended notice
of its deliberations. As yet have seen nothing
of the kind, but IL ia possible that the excel
lent re port of the stated clerk, tRoy ] ohm w.
Mears of Elkton,) as published in the "Obser-
ver'' and American Presbyterian of Philadel-
phia will reach majority Of those interested
in this branch of the Christian Church, all of
whom will rel oice to know that ssentiro unan-
unity characterized the proceedings
1t may be, however, that there are persons
who seldom sec either of the above mentioned
papers, and for those, this notice-not Of the
proceedings" but Of the ''incidents," is has
tily prepared. ..=
Port Penn, most Of your readers are
aware, is situated at the sEheRd OF tho bay.''
aud was once the only harbOr of consequence
inside the cape, but the erection OF that noble
work the Delaware BrealSwater, has rendered the
s'Piers" of little Importance, comparatively, so
that they have fallen into decay and ruin, and
the town came near sharing the same fate--
portions of ii may be said TO be "'dnished."
The erection of few handsome residences,
within few years, and still later and more
beautiful, Presbyterian church with all the
/
best city churches, places flat denial on the
charge of its being ''tinished,'' and proves that
| the spirit of enterprise, and love for the cause
of morals and religion are really alive and
active here, as elsewhLIe
The church, with its steeple, bell, organ,
Pastor, study, etc., deserves more extended
notice than can be given here, (and especially
as it is all pad tor.) But we will leave that,
and observe that the people who with 'siciiliAg
hearts" erected such an altar for God, recOg-
nize the force of that other scripture, "Be
gireR 10 hOspitahty."
In the report Of Mr.. Mears there is a part
noticed, which contributed much to the inter.
est and profit of the present meeting, and
promises well for future gatherings of this kind
allude to the large attendance, and that in
come cases, from quite distance, s'irom Will.
mtugton, 20 miles, an omnibus load,'' in addi.
lion 20 full representation of official mem
bers frou both Hanover street ana Contra
Churches.
Thsi cer ,'ainly new and pleasing feature
in the history Of the Presbytery of Whining
ton, and indicates what we all love to see il
science or religion, .'sprogress."
Notwithstanding this large and unexpected
demand upon the hospita titles of the peopl,
of Port Penn, the visitors were met with Opel
hearts and provided for with a hberality tina
caused them to feel that ''surely tbe lines hav'
fallen TO us in pleasant places.''
Usually it is not wise to particulariEe IN mat
tiers of this nature, but we shall not oii,snd tn
taste or wound the feelings of any one by say
| ing that from the Ceavers, Jetiersons, Woods
| Kennedys and Prices, not forgetting the ex
celent Pastor, Rev. H. j. Gaylord and hi
family, was extended tina. cordial welcome
| and good cheer which made the heart glad ant
/ overflow in christian sympathy and love.
Many other pleasing incidents could be
lated, occurring at various points of tho SO