Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-12-31


Nh. EDIToR-As the holidays are here, |
have some leisure which / will improve by
4 jottiDg few items.
Our fancy aud confectionery shops seem to
have been well supplied with all those enticing
commodities appropriate to such times, and
our juveniles therefore have laid in quantity
Of the said good things to lay the foundation
OF many haad aches and divers other COM
plants which are the result Of such excess. l
propose to notice briefly the proprietreses Of
these shops. First, / will take the atiable
daughter Of 'Faderland,' VINO is ever ready to
do every ting in her power to suit her nu-
merous customers, and she can count them by
scores. She is lady of near three score
years, aud has been at the business long
time. She was on her passage to this country
when within sight Of the land of her adoption,
she was cast upon our hospitabe shore, aud
sold for the price Of her passage. Her pur-
chaser being the late George Hickman, in
whose family she served the appointed time,
after which she married native OF our town,
who Is still living. After their marriage she
commenced her shop, and has by honest in
dustry SO managed and contrived from moth
ing to become the possessor of several houses
In our town-a monument Of patient industry
and economy.
will next take the indefatigable Mrs. M,
who is certainly one of the most thoro ughgoing
business characters we have. She has been
IN the BUSINESS about six years, but In that
time she has got together considerable prop
erty. She carries on the millinery 49,, - IN
connection with her shop, and you may always
be certain to find the latest styles at her en-
porium, and at the lowest rates for CASH.
She is shortly to remove to new house in
another part of the town, but doubtless her
friends will find her retreat.
Next in order will come Mrs. G. who has
been In the business about the same time that
Mrs. M has. She has not had the advsn-
tages Of a shop OF the right dimensions and
position, but she has IN any valuable patrons,
and she is one OF the most accommodating
ana obhging of ladies'. She is to remove
shortly to better location.
Lastly, will give you Mrs. H, who is
widow lady with three small children depea-
dent on her exertions for support. She has
been In the business about three years. She
is lady OF the most pleasing manners and
modest department. She has lngratiated her.
sell into the good graces of a majority of the |
Juveniles, and through esteem for moral worth |
and sympathy, hasa numerous list of custom
ers among the adults.
In giving the above sketches l have done il |
without the advice or knowledge Of the per-
sons mentioned, and hope shall offend no one
thereby.
must not omit the hotels In this communi-
cation. They were very well patronized on
christmas eve. Railing for turkeys, tddling,
dancing, drinking, &C., seemed to be in good
repute, by some Of our most respectable rs
townsmen. What can We expect Of youth
when age sets the eXample7 Should l tread
on any ones cornes, let his feet be kept out
OF the way. Young America was out in full
strength, to the annoyance Of many Of our
quiet citizens, by Infringing sundry gates and
upsettlng of door-steps, &c. Some of the
knowing ones gave Old Americ ca some of the
blame. Well, ssuch is life.'
The church at Rehoboth, called Ebenezer,
was dedicated yesterday, by the Rev. A. Man
ship, who preached very appropriate sermon
from Foes. XII. land as l have already ex-
Tended this letter to its limits, will only add
hat of a debt of $500 on the church--S400 OF
hat sum was raised in cash and reliable sub
icription. This church Is said to be the best
church on the circuit, It is undoubtedly
Tery neat church. Fearing lest should occu-
~ too much Of your valuable space, close by !
Wishing you and your numerous readers mer-
y Christmas and happy new year.
Yours, &c, RANDOLPH.