Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-09-10

AT regular stated meeting Of the Board o
directors of the New Castle County Mutua
, insurance Company, held at their Office oil
/ Monday September 7th, 1867, the following
, lreamablo and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
, WHEREAS, 1t hath pleased divine Providence
70 remove from this life Alexis !. Du Pont,
! late member OF this board of Directors; and
sharing IN the general sorrow, which this mel
ahenoly even must produce, the board is de
MEous o. manifesting Its sensbility on the &C.
casl0h therefore
RsSoised, That in the death Of Alexis 1. Du
ront, this board has sustained the loss Of u
ialtniu' snu efficient member, an Invaluable
qua consistent adviser, and a warm friend
muose ufDanity OF manners and gentemany
ueportment endeared him tN them individually
anu tnvy SINCERELY symplthse with tue family
VI Jus deceased In ther sad Der avement.
hsSo1ved, That the Secretary be instructed
70 communicate this resolve to tbs family of
the deceased, and to publish these proceed
lngs IN all the papers Of this city.
Attest, GsoR0s II. P. SIMMONS, Sec'ry.
NoTicE.-At a stated meeting of the Mutual
AID society of Christ church, Chrlstiana Hun
aIeo' neid on "Wednesday evening, September
lions We're Unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty Tod in
ms providence, to take from this world Alexis
H. dupont, late Treasurer of this Society
Therefore,
Rasotped, That we deeply deplore his loss,
ana truly sympathze with his ia mily and
friends iE their affection.
hesotref, That the Secretary be instructed
TO transmit copy OF the above preamble and
resolutions to his family, and cause the same
10 DC inserted In the Wilmington newspapers.
Extract from the minutes Of tile Society.
THos. X. MoALLIsrRR, Secretary.
Sept. 4th, 1857.
~ NorlGf.-At meeting of the yestry of
Enrlst ohurch, Christiana Hundred, held on
thursudy evening September Sd, 1857, the fol
loving preamble and resolutions were unaui.
mously adopted -
=, WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God in
| us ESpVlience to take from this world Alexis
Duport, late Warden Of this church. There.
| fore,
Re'Oived, That We deeply deplore his loss;
ana truly sympathise with his family and
trientS affection.
Rssolred, That as token Of our respect for
his memory tho church shall be drlped in
| mourning for three months.
ResoLved, That til Secretary be instructed
TO transmit copy of the above preniab aud
resolutions TO his family aud cause the same
TO oe Inserted in the Wilmington newspapers.
Extract from the minutes.
CHARLES GREEK, Secretary.
WILMINGTON PREsBYTERY.-The Fall stated
Meeting Of the PresOytery OF Wilmington, will
be held in the church at Port Pena, commen-
eng on Tuesday, Sept. 22i, at half past sevon
O'CLOCK, Z. NJ.
Order Of exercises as adopted at the last
meeting.
Opening Sermon, by Rev. John W. Mears.
Wednesday, IL A. NJ. Address on the duty
oil persona Effort for the Conversion of Men,
ny Revs. James Morton and George Hood. 8
L. NJ. Addresses on Church Extension and Ed
nclti0n for the Ministry, by Reva. James NJ
Intro, John W. Medrs and d. II. Emerson.
Ut. n. Sermon by Rev. G. IL. Mustard
;,rhe work OF the Holy Spirit indispensable
in order to Mans Salvation"
Thursday, IL A. NJ. Addresses on Catecheti-
cal Instruction, by Revs. George Foot and
Geo. f. Wlswell. 2 T. NJ Administration of
the Lords Supper; Sermon by Rev. II.
Emerson. ~ P. NJ. Sermon by Rev. Geo. +.
Wiswell-'' The daw as Means of Conviction
Of Men,"
Serious Row.--Quite serious row occurred
IN front OF the store of Mr.. Blhb, in New
port, last Saturday night. A number of colored
men assembled there, procured liquor and con-
tlnued to drink, until several OF them became
quite drunk aud noisy. This disturbed the
the cOlored men to leave. They declined to do
50, when the whites rallied in soma force and
attempted TO drive them away. In tue melee,
winch ensued ono of the BLACKS was knocked
down with stone, and lay apparently do I'd for
nearly an hour, when he fell tho entire purity
took to their heels and left him in tho road.
Mr.. Croasdale, who lives on the Opposite
corner went out to him after sometime had
elapsed, and with some exertiun succeeded
in restoring him to partial consciousness.
ana wlih the assistance Of SoD4e OF the cit
liens, conveyed him to the house of Il col
ored person near the Railroad. A physi
ciah was called in who pronounced his rccUv-
cry Impossible, the brain being affected by the
wounds. lie was, however, alive on Monday.
nut lay IN very critical condition. Another
black also had hisface considerably cut lint
not dangerously. This is another result Of the
use Of bad whisk9y.
Since the above was in type we learn that
the negro ulen about one O'Clock on tuesday |
morning, and Coroner Richards held an inuurst |
over II that day, when q jury rendered a yer- |
lict that the deceased came to his death BY n
pissie In the hands Of Thomas Holmes, Jas.
uelntire, Charles McNutt or James Edwards
II some other person unknown.
l. o. o. #. Grand Excursion. steam
BOAT Log IN, Capt. Vance, will make a grand
'xcursion from tits city to Burlington, N. j.
IN Monday next. We feel warranted in assur-
hS tue puuHc THAI thlS VIII be the most Die s.
mt excursion Of the season. Good order will
'e preserved at all hazards, and everything
viii be done to promote interest and comfort OF
hose participating. Tickets only 90 cents.--
10 one, go all.
ftas' cora.-lIrnn Jenkins has one of the
Inest fields of corn, near Camden Kent CO. that
W nave seen tho past season. 1t is estimated
hat it will yield some 40 or 80 bushels to the
ere. MIR. j. has several fine farms, all In
Ugh state of cultivation.
Mr., D. T--Cox offers to teach the cta8Zse of
'honograrhy, or shorthand writing. This is
IN art which will be very useful to any one,
'hether male or female. He teaches il in the
veniugs, thus afiording an opportunity Tor
ersons whose time is occupied during the day,
. learn the art. Persons wishing to learn il,
an see him at the bookstore of ]. b. Porter,
'o. il5 Market Street, any evening tins week.
WAN TED "A graduate of Normal School in
massachusetts, who I'd considerable experience in
eachig and i procured 10 teach Latin aud creek
5 well as the uighor Eugl'sh branches. desires to
bta'n si'uhtion as Teacher in an Academy or
lish School Uncx,eptonable certificates csn be
resented. Please refer TO Dr Grimshaw, 1871 Mar.
ct St., or TOD n. s., 20 Market st, Wilmington,
ell 49,