Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-19
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

beaufort victory, TO MAI. Andrews, IL was
citizens salute, and was fired under the direction
of our an.able Post MASTER DR.. Grimshaw. A
few citizens, in connection with the Doctor, CON
rlbute1 the means to have the salute fired.
A SERIOUS CuABaE.-The editor of the Della
ware Enquirer says that on the 9th day OF last
June there were but twelve numbers drawn 10
tile Sussex county lottery, while it was publish
ed in the New York Herald that thirteen
we're drawn. 1t is strongly intimated that the
odd number was added at the instance OF certain
dealers in policies, and by betting on it, other
parties were swindled out of large sums The
question is by whom is the odd number added
The SECOND LEcTURH on the subject oi
Chemistry was attended by large crowd Of
citizens on Thursday night last, and thus evnced |
the eAgcrness of our people TO acquire useful
knowledge. These lectures are growing into
favor, md DR.. Bullock and the Institute may
congratulate themselves upon the result The
simple substances Chlorine, BrOmine, Iodine,
and Flourne, were discussed and explained. On
Thursday, 2lst at o'clock, Sulphur, Seenium
and Tellurium will be experimental with aud
striking illustrations given. The Scientific de-
partment has become fixed and valuable feature
of The Wilmington Institute, and We wish it the
success it so richly deserves.
TREASURER or THE PooR.-The Trustees Of
the Poor will meet in the Aims house, on Tnurs-
day, the 2lst inst, TO elect Treasurer. Among
those named for the position we have heurd
! Joseph W. Day, Samuel Biddle, John b.
! Porter, Job jackson, Henry R Briughurst'
LosT.--On Saturday afternoon last, 10 VIII
mington, letter containing fifteen dollars
directed to Mr.. Aaron Wright, care Of Mr. Leap.
ANY person returning the same to Mrs. Mary
Day corncr of Third and Poplar streets, will be
suitably rewarded.
A LADIES "SoLDIERs' AID SOCIETY" was
formed in Camden, Delaware, last week, COM
posed of most of the leading ladies Of the town.
l We learn that box filed with mittens, blankets
&C., will seon be dispatched to the soldiers.
ANOTHER SALurE.-on Friday last a salute of
100 guns was fred in this city, by order of the
City Council, in honor of DUPoNT's victory at
i, Port Royal
TnE ART or SHOPPING The fol owing article
is so very like renlity and the everyday expert
ence If Dry goods dealers hereabout, that we give
:, il ace in our local column in order that il
r may be more generally read. If our Dry goods
merchants should discover in il anything CORES
1t poudiug with the conduct of a similar customer
u who may have 'just happened" in their Stores,
IN we hope they will not think our reporter has
been playing the part OF ofeaves-dropper, unknowH
to them. Nor will the "Salie," who may have
u u, thus entertained the store keeper suppose for
. moment that the merchant, disappointed in moi
uluhlHE bhie stHL AHlb ~ uo puollOhAlul
,' out of revenge; for he didn't. But here is thi
article -
"a We are all satisfied that the gentlemen havt
~ no genius for shopping They are not equal tt
y, it, Nature has left their faculties imperfect il
~ y, that particular. They can write books ant
IT, make speeches, and all that sort Of thing. bu
" they are not up to shopping. 1t takes the adic
W W for that. Men 60 to Il store, select what the,
~ "' want, and buy it, But that is nut shopping
''s that requires no genius. Men pretend the.
10 do not like to go shopping with the Indies.
=, = wonder who ever asks themg What lady wouli
w w have such eneumbrance such occasions
f "e Men are well enough in their places. Youn
r. gentlemen are convenient to take us to concerts
o. and SEE us home from church, and bring IL
a, a. bouquets and music and husbands are useful t
u ~ pay the bills, SC, hut for shopping excursion
A.. they are quite out of place. Do you understan
~ me to insinunte that have distinguished nbit
Nv Nv, that way? Not Mt all | only speak of my sen
~" 'a In fact acknowledge myself poor hand Mt il
i ne But my friend, Sallie R. is model shopper
pe ie | am taking lessons of her. and hope to be pei
~ Nv feet by the time am married. few days ng
vs. w. she invited me to go with her.
,ia al wish to look at the new style of silks, sai
VA she.
''' "Why, do you want to get new dress ~
asked
Dn "Really" said Sallie, "if it were not impolit,
,c- | should say that you were a verdant. don
m not see the material"
of So Sae and sailed out. The first store "
entered She asked whether the merchant had re
'cr ceived his spring goods. He said he had, an
ng inquired what she would like to see.
he "Show me your new style dress goods sa
NO she, "such Rs berege robes and lawn robes, an
lib handsome striped plaid silks; brocAdes an
h changeable silks are not much worn this spring
M but I'll look at your solid cOlors"
,ly The merchant soon had his counter sprea
ies with goods. She examined and tossed theI
ir- about, making various creases in them to Sc
K whether they would come out by rubbing
d. '.What style is worn ?" said Sallie to the clers
be swell, we sell probably more plaid stripe
a than amy other"
he "IIavc you any with chone stripes ?" inquire
Sallie
j., "Oh, yes, some very fine" and a number {
II, pieces were produced.
nd "we, 1 can't say, after all, that like Ii
lie chene stripes; the green is very pretty"
RI So salle held it in various lights, rubbing
~ and creasng it,
lie "Well it don't crease much" said she -
at wonder whether it will cut2
m "No, it is boiled silk aud we liud TINT th
pt plaid and stripes wear very we'll"
ey "Your silks are very pretty, and you may Gu
M of sample, if you please, continued Sale.
ly This the merchant was forced to 90, thong
40 with rather a bad grace as most Of his good
eu piece
he "will you be kind enough to give ire sample
MS of the solid cloths ~
I'M They were furnished.
., "This plaid you say is Sl.37. Is that til
I'D lowest ?"
en "Yes we can't take less"
~ allow many yards in the pattern ?"
be "Fourteen,"
ui "Id rather have eighteen; perhaps nigh
M conclude to have nounces. Well, IN take III
he sample and show it to my mother, and the
&c, I'll make up my mind. Have you any Coates
nu cotton Give me n spool, No. 33 "
al This was handed her, she paid five cents, an,
=. we left looked at my watch. We had betl
Il there exactly one hour
ne "What cheat can buy the spoos for fou
sd CENTS" said Sallie, when we were fully out
nc sand besides we forgot their shawls''
ID So we went to another store.
ne tllave you auy Stella shawls?"
or "les, some beautiful onesj just opened Woul
~ you like to the broehe border or printed ?"
se "Both."
"Any particular colors ?"
. "No, sir; III look Mt theIO all, ," said Salle.
L. Different colors and patterns were accordingly
y produced.
y What is the price of green centre broch'
u border p
's awe can Afford you that for 50; same styl
,,' -" sold for SO two months ago"
ha Some printed borders were put up for 81 so.
aIG "No, ! prefer broche but can't you tax
u ai less 2"
u saw twinkle in the merchants eve wbic
ilu' made me think he knew she was only shopping
III "Now," said he, "if you won't mention il, II
=" - let you have it for So
~ ~ Sae looked surprised she knew the artiel
a. a" was selling at 50.
III, 'Six dollars; is that your lowest?"