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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

great man has fallen Fallen in the midst
of his usefulness; in the hour of his greatest
need among his fellow-men. ALEXIS ]. DuPosr
has passed hence to the spirit world. And in
his transition from earth to heaven and immor-
tality, his family loses kind and tender hearted
kinsman; the church star of the first maqni-
tude, and society a valued. if not an uueoualled
ornament. When this good man closed his eyes
upon the world on last Sabbath evening. true
and pure benevolence received shock-a noble
soul had departed, leaving behind il. instead of
wonted activity and untring service, the memory
of an example, the influence of which must be
felt and acknowledged by every pure hearted
human being.
He was truly and really the friend of the moor
How much of grief and sorrow his hands and
personal visits have banished from tho homes
of poverty and distress, the silent mutations
of numerous grateful hearts alone can tell
His exceeding great poodness con only hs nso.
sured by the throbbinp emotions which ara AT
this time swayiuq the bosoms of nm sn,;rs cor,-
munity because of his sudden depar,ure with
q lively energy. and n soul ;mnr,s;vo,, han, On
the performance Of pood works con,;nn.,,v ha
sought out every ayenua of pses,lnsss ord hors
on in its pathway Of labor ,ba chr;s,;au hannou
of charity and love. In the e,ec,,,on 80 H.
self-imposed duties-be.v,, o,d ,o;iso,,. =, A.
frequently were.-be overca,oo a.a ,....ovoJ
obstacles in spirit ut all times ind;cat;va os
the most complete success No undertaking a,
his ever failed from lack of meons or srsrnr
or labor to consummate II.
He possessed feelings of l;heroi;,v oiuo.,
fabulous, and in the dartness of o;ah, -. a.,
ferceness of the winter,s tsmnsst no u,;n.,
have been seen ouietlv. pnos,eA,otiors,,, a.,
with. his countenanee m nm os6t We've x;.b. ,
sm,l. f,om haovan ..ons,a *,
homes of poverty and waat anal with his ovr
hands Distributing among the worthy moor III,
necessaries of life and comfort. and thereb,
spreading around the gloomy heartbstone o
many an humble habitation. ioy and eladpes
amid the almost hopeless hours of want nm,
sorrow that had previously peryaded them.
So. too. in the Church din his nob,e bear
pour out its excess of abundant Iberalitv. an,
with almost Uncomfortable haste he would cree
sanctuaries in which 10 nraise the Ev;ng Go,
whom he SO devoutly adored. These fannie
stand to-day as towering monuments of his nietv
his perseverance, and his exceeding generosity
and although he now SUMMERS in the silen
grave, thousands will cherish his memorv viii
mourpful Measure. and while b;s relo,;ves AZ,
many friends will feel their heor,s swor an'
tbeir ewes grow moist with ,bo ,oor =, .ar.a,-
the recollection of his early denar,uro from
amongst us. an entire community Win cor,om
plate his life md cbarac,er With rao,;nns ;,
grateful pride and noint ant ~. oanaer :
ALEXIS Duponr as oro wor,Lr 80 ,,a L..
emulation of the Christian ,hc nh,,.n,tron;s
md the citizen
N''-s"'
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BusrsHss NoTIoEs.-we direct the attention
Of our readers to the Bulletin of John Wright,
Real Estate Agent, to be found 'in another CO.
lunn.
n0-smth Brother, No. 100 Market street
advertises new crop Timothy Seed for sale.
pdr Benjamin Kitchens, of New Castle, Hid
offers ten dollars reward for the recovery Of iw'
stray Cows.
eoy-An election for twenty ave Managers o
the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, will b
held at the Company's Office. Eighth and Mar
kel street, on the 7th Of September next.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

IaPRovRMEsTs.-Samue Woaston has great
ly improved the outside appearance Of his
dwelling house, on the corner Of Seventh and
Washington Streets The color Of the house
has been changed SO as to give 1t the appearance
Of brownstone. The painting was executed by
Messrs. Young & Henderson, who are at this
time busly engaged in doing an excellent bust
ness in their line. They are both practical
painters, and good woakmen, and the many fne
Jobs about the city of their work, attest their
taste and skill. Their shop is in the basemnt Of
the Statesman Building, Fifth and Market
streets.
Flaglor & Co., are extending their building
seventy feet, and Of the same width and heighth
of the old part, of their Coach Factory, foot Of
Market street. The room gained by this addi-
ton will enable them to add to their already
large facilities for doing more extensive bust
ness than formerly.
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Armory of the American Rifle Corps, |
Wigglesworth Building Aug. ODD, 1867,

At special meeting held this evening the
following preamble and resolutions were adopt
ed.
WHEREAS, Hor t3sly we realize that |" in the
midst Of life we are 10 Death" in the demise of
our esteemed FELIX'S Sember Charles Armstrong
-sc departed ne NE August 20. Although W
are called upon q riourn the loss Of our fellow
member, who has katn taken away in an early
life Of usefulness, w we bow with humble sub
mission to the sorl.able Providence of Almighty
God. Believing him to be too wise to err and
too good to be unkind. Therefore,
Resolved, That in our fellow member Charles
Armstrong we recognise an ardent friend, an
active member, and useful citizen,
Resolved, That the Armory be placed in
mourning for the period of thirty days as a faint
testimony of respect to the memory Of our de-
parted member,
Resolved That the Company do sympathize
with the bereaved family and friends for their
loss in the dispensation Of Providence.
Resolved. That the Secretary be instructed 10
have the above resolutions published, and pre-
sent copy of them 10 the family Of the dec seas
ed.
Extract from the minutes,
CHARLES L. EVANS.
See'y Of American Rifle Co,
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This world is full of upstarts. Proud, AFRO
CANT, copceited dunderheads, with scarcely
enough Of common sense or poHteness te carry
them through the world safely or respectfully
What more contemptbe specimen Of distorted
humanity could be presented to our view than
silly mass Of flesh, blood and bones, raised by
charity from the very lowest point Of nothing
ness. 10 a position which, instead Of improving |
his manners and his morals, only tends to i'm
,ress him with false idea of dignity and self
importance that places him at once among that
despcable class Of despised mortals called
upstairs.
We have these kind of people everywhere
They are found in the workshop, the society,"
the church and even in political parties. They
are pests and bores in every case. They know
more than anybody else, are possessed OF great
self-concet, and have manner of expression
and put on airs of action extremely consequen-
,ial. Such fellows are so utterly despcable in
the minds Of all sensible men that they are
looked upon as denominations to society at large
Perhaps there is no situation in which gent
Of this character can be placed where he can
show off to more disadvantage to himself than
in public Office. No matter from what depth of
meauness he ma, have been raised, no matter
how near the starving point he may have been
when the hand Of sympathy helped him upward
toward usefulness and respectabiity, he is
scarcely well stationed in his new sphere Of
action, ere he feels his dignity creep up in his
boots, and with IN air Of supercillious grandeur
he arrogstes to himself notions Of elevated
! equality, that make him swell up TO a giant
magnitude in his own estimation, albeit he ma,
all the time be descending to pigmy's dimen
sions in the eyes of rejecting men. Being dea
to all the refining qualities of courtesy an'
good breeding, he will insult, by his actions AM
manner, any and every one WIN may come in con
l tact with his opinions; and will walk over oh
: jecls of lesser magnitude than himself, wit
feelings of triumph akin to those which woul
urge an old grunting SOW to indulge herself i
the mire and filth Of the gutter. Who has nc
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

nominated by the American party on Tuesday 8
last. The vote was not 50 large as that Of the e
Democrats on last Saturday, but il is very gene
rally believed that there was larger number ,
Of legal votes poled on Tuesday than on ss'ur-
day. :
The whole number cast, was Gle, upon the
ticket for Mayor; of which number GEORGE W.
SPARKS received 491, ani is consequently, placed
in nomination for the high and responsible posi-
ton Of chief magistrate Of this city.
or the private character and standing Of Mr..
Sparks, ii is almost unnecessary for as to say
single word There is not, perhaps, gentleman
in the city Of wilmington who knows him. but
will bear willing testimony to the high moral
worth and unspotted integrity Of Mr. Sparks
For long time he held the position Of Cashier |
Of the Bank of Wilmington aud Brandywine, and
was highly esteemed by every one having BUSH
ness with that institution, for the urbanity Of
his manners, and kind, social disposition. His
relation to the Bank, threw him in contact with
oil Glasses, and with every shade and variety Of
character, and we have yet to hear Of single
instance in which he did not discharge all the
requirements Of duty in n manner so courteous
and gentemanly, as to create impressions OF es-
teen and regard. As citizen and gentleman,
therefore, his is SO far above reproach that not
even the ghost Of suspicion can attach to his
character for honor, manliness or smiability.
He is just the man for the present emergency
Possessing tact, talent, influence and business
habits, be is above all others@ow in the field
| most fitted for the Office, He is gentleman
whom all classes and all parties vote for, not
with shamefacedness, nor with self-reproach, but
with sense Of pride and satisfaction rarely ex-
perienced in times Of party excitement. Mr..
Sparks comes up exactly to the standard of
morality and honor laid down by the editor Of
the Gazette in his sheet one week ago, by which
he enjOined his party to measure the character
of the candidates before voting.
The interests of Wilmington will not-cannot
suffer in the hands OF such an officer as Mr.
1 Sparks. The dignity Of the Office will be
strengthened by his election, and tone and
weight of character given to our city government
that must command the respect and challenge
/ the admiration of the entire community We
ask for Mr.. Sparks, therefore, the support Of
a every friend of law, order and morality. We ask
g it, not as partisan, but as citizen having the
good of the people and the reputation of our city
q at heart. We ask good men Of all parties t
f support him, not for the purpose Of strengthen
v ing the party which nominated him; not for the
q cake Of hurrahing over victory, but for the
A sake of purgug by practical aud effective ex-
ample, that spirit of degeneracy and liceutOus
ness which is fast creeping into all parties witt
|
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The Gazette in announcing the nomination Of
DR.. White, as the Democratic candidate for
Mayor, says " he is a graduate of--Collepe. -
This is smart college, almost everybody sradu.
ates there in preference to any other institution
of learning.
Qaas.-Did the " College" lay an injunction
against the use Of its name in that connection
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1Iiom he Washinglon Slar /

Among the many preparations in use for the 70
storing, preserving and identifying the hair there
none that recomm aId with confidence than
Prof Woods Hair Restorative In general use through
out the States This preparation possesses the most In
MIGRATING qualities, ind falls In producing the most
happy results when applied according to directions. We
refer readers to the advertisement for iew Of the In
numerabe certificates which have sent by parties
who have been benefited by It, and who feel happy In
giving testimony to its wonderful effects produced
them
o. J. WOOD 4 Co., Propristors. sl2 broadway, New
York An ia Market street. ST Iouis Mo " a-1m
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- WATERFOWL, Maas May I, 1866
PROF. o. ]. WOOD: Allow me to attest the virtues
and magic powers Of your Hair Restorative Three months
mepeed to use bottles and Il soon began 70 tell ia
restoring the silver locks their native color and the
hair which was before dry and harsh and falling
became soft and glossy, and It ceased falling; the dan
druh disappeared and the scalp lost all the dsagreeabs
Itching 50 annoying before aud now, only look but
feel young again
Respectfully, yours, etc, CHAs. WHITNEY.
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Funeral obsequies Of Alexis 1. Du Point,

The funeral of this good man and devoted
christian took place on Tuesday afternoon, and
was attended by vast concourse of people,
whose moist eyes and sad countenance fully at
tested how highly he was esteemed in life, and
how sincerely he was mourned in death. Many
persons were present from q distance. Shortly
after four o'clock, the procession headed by the
following clergymen left the late residence Of the
deceased and proceeded to Christ Church
Ri. Rev. A. Lee, D. d.
Rev DR.. Clemson,
" Mr. Brinckle
q" " Breck,
q Parker
Cotton,
" Slack
Marshall,
| q Martin.
Of this Diocese, aud the Rev Drs. Coleman,
Ojenheimer and Studdards Of the Diocese oil
Pennsylvania; the Rev. Messrs Wiswell and
0tterson, Of the Presbyterian Church, and the
Rev. Mr.. Cook, Of the NJ. E. Church were also
present.
After the procession had entered the Church
tue appropriate selection from the Both and 60tl
Palms, was chanied in a solemn and impressive
manner, the lesson taken from the 10th chapter
of Corinthians was read by the Rev. s. c
Brincklc. Here the following Hymn was thel
sung.
Hear what the voice from heaven declares
To those In Christ who die
Released from all their earthly cares,
They'll reign with him on high"
Then why lament departed friends,
Or shake al deaths Alsrmsf
| Deaths but the servant Jesus sends
To call us 10 his arms.
II sin be pardoned, we're secure;
4 Death hath sting beside:
The law gave sin Its strength aud powori
q But Christ, our ransom, died!
/ The graves Of all his ssints he blessed,
When in the grave he lay;
And, rising thence, their hopes he raised
n To everlasting day
Then, joyfully, while life we have,
To thirst, our life, we'll sing,
J. "Mhers Is thy victory, gravel
And where, death, thy stng"
After which the Rev. Mr.. Brock delivered q
impressive discourse, taking for his text pa
Of the 10th verse Of the 23d chapter of the Boo
g of Numbers ." let me die the death Of Il
"a righteous and let my last end be like his"
The procession then moved to the place OF Il
Il terment where the services were concluded
70 the Rev. Dr.. 0denheimer Of St Peters chut
lie Philadelphia and the Rev. Messrs. Bfeck al
| d.. - NJ; -. To- "a
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State of Illinois, Carlisle, June 81. g.
have used Professor o. j. Woods Hair Restorative and
have admired its wonderful effect My hair becoming
as thought prematurey gray, hut by the of the
"Restoratlvep 1t has resumed its original color and
have no doubt permanently SIDNEY BRERsE,
Ex-senator United States
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Office Of Esq. Boldly, on this evening.
FATAL AFFRAY.-We are informed that dis
pute occurred on Friday last between Sllss Hollis
and Robert Morris, living near st. Johnstown,
Kent Co., when the former who was somewhat
under the influence Of liquor, seized an lndress-
ed staye for hogshead, aad dealt the latter a
blow which inflicted such injuries as to cause
death on the following day. Hollis fed and has
not yet been arrested. He had family, and is
represented to have been an orderly and quiet
man when not under the influence Of liquor.
AFFnAr.-A dispute occurred on the camp
ground, near Camden, on Thursday evening,
between two negroes named James Emory and
Wesley Anderson, when the latter, who is Q
desperate character, drew knife aud stabbed
the former on the shoulder and side, penetrat-
ing the left lung. The wounds were dressed by
DR.. Jump, and although severe, the man was
alive at last accounts. Anderson was arrested
and lodged in the Jail at Dover to await his trial
at the next court.
WILNIs0Tos lSyENTIoss.-We are informed
that Allen 0smonds Patent Power Loom, is
about being introduced into England. Is IL not
strange that American ingenuity is not Appre-
ciated at home, but must seek foreign aid to
deyelope i'll Yet we talk OF encouraging
our own workshops. This improvement is high
lY spoken Of in the Scientific American and
doubtless would well rsward our own mAnufac-
tlrere II they would adopt II. Our best inven-
tons are first appreciated abroad.
TEMPERANCE HARVEST HoME.-The Sons Of
Temperance held Harsest Home IN Brsndywine
Hundred, In Mrs. Beulah weldin's woods yester-
day. Quite number Of Sons and Cadets Of
Temperance left our city to join with their breth-
rem in pushing forward the glorious cause Of
temperance reform. Doubtless they had a
good time Of it, as the day was fine. Eminent
speakers had been engaged to address the meet
ing on the occasion
LARGE ExcuRsIoS.-The Coach Makers Of this
city, left our wharf in the Steamboat Logan
about O'Clock yesterday morning, on an excur-
sion trip to Collins Beach, near the mouth Of
Smyrna Creek. This we think is the largest ex-
cursion that has left our city this season. 1t
was supposed. there were between six and seven
hundred persons on board the Boat.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

SECOND WARD.-At meeting of the American
party Of the Second Ward, at the Office Of Esq.
Boldly, on Tuesday evening, the following gem
tlemen were nominated
Council-Alarcellus Fleming.
lnspector-Isanc @. SaxtoI.
Assistant-John L. Guyer.
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CHAs. WHITNEY.


,,,,-. . . - NOV 1uFki Uct, T 1870.
PROF. o. J. W00D-Dear Sir. After reading the ad-
yertisement IN of the New York Journals Of your
celebrated Hair Restorative procured half pint bottle
and was so much pleased with it that continued Its
tor two months, and satisfied 1t is decidedly the best
dandrun and unpleasant itching from the scalp and has
restored my hair naturally, and have doubt perma-
nsntly so.
You have permission refer to me- all who entertain
any doubt Of Its performing all that claimed for It,
MISS fEEK6, 28lk Greenwich Az
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PAY UP.-The time for receiveing taxes will be
extended until o'clock in the evening, instead
Of O'Clock az heretofore.
GEO. d. ARMSTRONG,
Receiver.
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A Loso TRAIS.-The Baltimore train passed
through this city yesterday, going South, with
ten passenger cars well filled. Five Of these
cars contained about 800 U. s. Marines, who it
is supposed are moving towards Utah
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

The Reporter Of the Illinois Journal, with the aid
of. X. Brewster and Hon. ]. II. Adams. esti-
mates the product of wheat this year in Stephen.
son county at $4,000 bushels from &C, 900
acres under cultivation. The town Of Buckeye
alone will yield 100000 bushels. Calling the
yield a million and aquarter, at 70 cents bushel
the crop will be worth 1887 200. They think the
quantity which they can export as surplus will
bring STs7,OO0. An estimate is then made Of
several other articles Of export from agricul.
tural sources, the whole aggregate Of which will
amount to near one million OF dollars.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

NEw ScHoosER.-S. ]. Burton has on the
stocks at his shipyard in Leipsic, fine schooner
Of 226 tons register, which will be ready to
launch in short time. She is built for Capt.
Kuowell and WIN. L. Cannon, Esq MIR. b. is
doing fine business and gives constant employ
ment TO a number of men.
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FOURTH WARD At q meeting Of the Ameri
can party Of the Fourth Ward, on Wednesday
evening, the following gentlemen were nomina
ted.
Council-E. ]. Horner.
lnspector-George W. Griffin.
Assistant John II. Adams.
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ApPhIcAST.-J. II. Bsteman, Esq, of Dover
Is an applicant for the Office of Justice Of peace
Vice Trusten L. Davis whose term expires in a
few weeks. He 10 young man of good attain
ments and will make an excellent officer
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GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWSII

Good News, Good News, to men bring,
CoArs, PANrkLETs and NEsrs, sing,
And hope to raise my song so high,
That ell may hear. and call and buy
What they may want, to suit their taste,
In size Of sleeve, or length Of waist
OF fabric good, we'll cut aud made,
As may DO found among the trade.
Here goes TO take another turn,
good new SUIT Of CrKus STERN;
The last wore we'll, both good and true,
The next we hope will do no too.
Shake hands good fellow como along
l want your eustom-love your song
II helps to cheer us; and wen try,
To have for you good supply
still carry BusINTas on,
In the err Of WILNIsa-foS
At TwENrY-sEyES MARKET srRErr.
Customers happy for to greet.
CYRUS STERN,
" p Market street. Wilmington, Del.
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Be slow to change; for change, il it be not
profit, is destruction.
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ExcURsIoS.-The steamboat Whildn, Cant.
Bright, brought to our city yesterday. about
four hundred citizens Of Salem, N. j. They ar
rived here about 10 o'clock, A. NJ. and soon dis
persed through our city, viewing and making
sbservationsi
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LAYING CORNER SrosE.-The corner stone
Of the new Presbyterian Church at Christiana
Delaware will be laid September 9th at 2 o'clock
Z. NJ. with appropriate ceremony by Rev. H.
Dunning, OF Baltimore; Rev. A. A. Willis, of
Philadelphia; and Rev. G. F. wswe, of Will
mingtoni who are expected to be present, other
official gentlemen are also expected
SAMUEL L. EooLEs, Secretary.
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CIGARS.

IF YOU WANT A GOOD ONE call at W II. KINsEY's
Drug Store, corner Fifth and Market streets.
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DEoLisRs.-Mr. Vincent declines being au in
dependent candidate for Mayor in the following
card -
As one Of the candidates nominated consi-
der unexceptionabe, and the other is a personal
FRIEND you will oblige me by stating that
withdraw myself as a candidate for Mayor My
friends are therefore at liberty to vote for either
Of the nominees. Yours, &c.
FRAscIs VINCENT.
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FOUNDRY EsLAR0RD.-Messrs.R iffert, Hirzel
Co., in West street, between Front and Second
streets, have enlarged and otherwise greatly i'm
proved their Brass Foundry and Finishing shop.
They have also added steam power. and will be
better able to despatch their business. so that
customers need have no doubt of having their
orders supplied at an early day.
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tbs BiBLe MggrING.-The annual meeting n
the Delaware Bible Society will be held, by per
mission Of Divine Providence, on the Sd Of Sep
TENDER, at 10y o'clock, in st. Paul's Church in
this city, by order Of Board Of Managers. s. r.
Wynkoop, Secretary.