Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-08-27

noon was OF highly gratifying charaCtei, ~
infused new hopes into the breasts Oh tue ot
der loving citizens Of our town. Inc canoi-
dates did not engage in any effort to secure
the nomination, and hence men were not run
ming through the streets into lager peer sa-
looms and low groggeres, nor work SHOPS, So
liciting unnaturalized citizens as we'll as DINERS
to come forward and vote Tor their laVorilesj
neither was there a resolution requiring iiieh
only to support the candidate they voted LOT,
if he should be nominated, as was the case at
the Democratic election, and yet there were
G12 votes polled, number large enough TO re-
deem our city from the demoraiizlng precepts
and examples which have a tendency 10 ura8
down our young men to degradation and RUM
and disgrace the entire population IN the eyes
OF the people of other towns and cities. Inc
gentlemen selected as candidates al 9 estlmable
aud worthy citizens, all well qualified to dis
charge the duties of the respective Offices, ana
virtue, honor, and integrity, must be at dis
count, professions Of Ereligion us sounding
brass or tinkling eymbal, if they are not trl-
umphantly elected. We ask the moral, the
upright, the well disposed portion OF our citi-
zens, to give them their support. Party has
little to do with the affairs OF our city, and the
question should be is he honest, moral and COM
petent To select any other is wrong, II NOT
absolutely wicked. Let tho members OF
churches, the professors Of religion, look well
to this matter, and answer the question for
themselves.
George W. Sparks, the candidate for Mayor,
came to this city poor boy, and whatever he
is to-day he has made himselt-he is emphati-
caly the architect of his own fortune. In this
connection we will merely say, having noticed
him somewhat in length in another paragraph,
that his character is above reproach, he is hon
est, capable, and possessed OF excellent attain
ments as well as habits, and his example is one
that fathers may well ask their sons to follow.
His election will confer credit on our city.
John t. Robinson, the candidates for alder
man, is possessed OF sound discriminating
mind, an honest and upright intention, good
business habits, and q character for virtue,
honor and fair dealing. His walk through life
is highly commendable, and his example
worthy Of imitation. Those who vote for him
need not be afraid that he will either disgrace
himself or the position.
George D. Armstrong, the candidate for
treasurer Is an excellent accountant, and well
qualified for the office. He is moral, up
right and honorable and his character is with
out spot or blemish. Those who vote for him
will never regret it.
Robert Galbreath, the candidate for assess
or, is an old citizen, and has had much expert
ence in business. lie is carpenter by trade,
and well qualified to judge Of the value of
property. He is good citizen and worthy OF
support. The ticket taken altogether is good
one, respectable one, creditable to our city,
anu shOulu W lTluulpHdully cleClEu.
Order OF arrangements for The Common
School Picnic of 1857 at The Folly Hoods, %
miles from Wilniagton.-Th exercises will
commence at 10 a. M, with procession Of
the children who will form and march up in
front of the speakers stand, and each school
prepared will be allowed a time for singing
and other exercises. After the children have
gone through their exercises and yet seated,
they will be addressed by II. Clarkson Taylor
and others, should time permit. Recess until
9 p. M, for refreshments. At 2 p. M, the
schools will again form and the three prcmi-
ums will be awarded ny the committee, (Rev.
L. M. Cam, 4. Clarkson Taylor and Rev.
Thos. Love,) according to the number pres
emf, as compared with the whole number in
the district in connection with their exercises
on the ground. The premium TO be LIST Web
ster's Unabridged Dictionary, price ST, 90 I'd,
Webster's Octave Dictionary, price $500; 3D.,
Walkers University Dictionary, price $780,
The teacher or some of the commissioners Of
each district are requested to hand in to the
Chairman of the meeting the number Of schol-
ars in the district as near as can be ascertaned,
also the number present The children will
then be at liberty to enjoy themselves by suit
able recreation the remainder of the day
President h. j. Newlin, of Delaware College,
DR.. Grmshaw and other prominent speakers
will then address the parents in particular and
ucating tho rising generation, and the best
means of its promotion. As there are always
some children at these gatherings unaccom-
panied by thsir parents, the committee would
suggest the propriety of those disposed, to be
liberal in filling their baskets with refresh
mcnts. The committee have been to consid-
cradle expense in fitting the grounds, employ
| ing music, Nc, and hope Il liberal contribu-
ton will be made to defray the expenses. Ex-
cursion trains run to within short distance of
the woods, at and 9.15 a. M, and l p. M,
| returning at 8 p. nj. Tickets for the excursion
| 10 cents-in packages of and upwards l2a
| cents. Excursion tickets on the Delaware
Railroad from Townsend Station up half price.
j. A. Brown, JOHN MARSHALL, A. HoLLINGs-
WORTH, J. II. TURNER, CHANDLER LAMBoRN,
committee of arrangements.
funeral Ceremonies. The funeral of Alexis
DUPONT, who died Sunday last, from the injuries
he received by the unfortunate explosion on Satur.
day evening, took place on Tuesday afternoon, and
was largely attended Tho coffin was placed in the
ball Of the house, between doors opening out on
either side, and hundreds passed through ia order to
take last look of him who but few days before
so full fife and energy Tho face was some-
what scorched and disfgured, but looked quito ma
tural Many were the regrets expressed and many
n tear was shed on the melancholy occasion, His
remains conveyed from the house TO the Christs
Church. which WIS hed, and not one half wcro AZ
ble to obtain entrance The choir sang chant, the
Rev. Mr. Brinkey read the services, after which an
address was delivered by the Kew. MT. Bfeck, VINO
took for his text Let die the death othe righte
Gus, may my last end be like his" lie gave
brief description Of his life and pronounced a high
ealDgy on his character. Alter be concluded the
body was conveyed to the family burial ground,
where it was deposited tile Rev Mr. Odenheimer
reading tho burial SERVICE In our next We may
give further particulars.
Second IPard.-At a meeting of the Ameri-
can party of the Second Ward, at the office of
Esquire Boldly, on Tuesday evening, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were nominated
Council-MarcellIs Fleming.
Inspector-iSaac &. Saxton.
Assistant-John L. Guyer.
The Democrats Of this ward have nominated
Thomas Young for Council Allen smith, for
Inspector, and James Ball for assistant.
torrectiOn.-We are informed that part of
the Statement in regard to the spree at the
hotel OF Mr.. Brackin in NIL Creek Hundred,
was incorrect so far as it refers to Mrs. A.
That lady knew nothing about the liquor, nor
does she approve Of its use at anytime. We
make this correction in justice to her and re-
greet that we were led into error in regord to
the matter.
Laying Corner Stone.-The corner stone Of
the new Presbyterian Church, at Chrstiana,
Del. will be laid on tho 9Th of September, at
2 O'Clock y. M, with appropriate ceremony,
by the Rev. II. Dunning, of Baltimore. Rev.
| n. "a " llltSs Vi lnlluuolphlds anu nov. VI
F. Wiswell, of Wilmington, are expected to
be present. Other official gentlemen are also
expected.
RecoUering.-G George Fisher, ohm McGlaler-
ty. Richard Hunter and Mr.. higgins are grad
ually recovering from the wounds received by
the explosion on Saturday last, and will proba-
bly, get well. Those who died are Edward
Hurst, Anthony Dougherty, and Louis Eache.
THE GooDwooD Cur RAoEs.-Mr GiltpatrieE,
the rider Of Prioress in the late Goodwood Cup
race in England, has arrived ut New York, and