Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-15
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

THE METHODIST. first number Of the
new volume Of this excellent weekly has been
received. 1t IL greatly enlarged, and presents a
handsome appearance. Ii is filled with all kinds
of reading matter of a high character inns
journal, although hut year old, has already
won its way 10 public favor aud stands present
nenty at tue head Of the christian papers OF the /
denomination to which ii is attached. 1t is edit
ed with marked ability, highly conservative III
its tone, and will he found to be an interesting
companion at the freside. We anticipate that
4 the number of its subscribers will be greatly
augmented to the new volume. Every member
of the Methodist Church should have his name
on the list and this is just the time to subscribe
WnMiNurog lNsTITuTg.-The opening exer-
cises of the new Hall, will take place on the 3Olh
Of this month, and the programme will be pub
lished in few days. Complimentary uchets-,
admitting lady and gentenan-Wlll he issueu
TO each contributor 10 the Hall and the teRe's
Of members whose dues are pnd up, will also
admit lady and gentleman.
DAMS BRogss-The dam OF the Baltimore
1 Mills, in Baltimore Hundred, Sussex county,
broke on last Friday night week, in consequence
of the heavy rain which fell HeArus dam, a
i mile or two from MillshorO, also broke on the
a same night, serious breach having been made
The whole volume of water was carried into Col
= Wrights pond below hut by previous manage
"a ment on the part of the men ut the mill, NJ
damage was suffered by his dam.
u CnASoR OF CArrAINs.-Capt, Craven, the eff
= eient commander of the steamer Major Key
" bold" plying between Salem and philadelphia
-" a. has resigned. and moved to his farm in TN
n Stuie Capt Robinson, of the steamer $ Cf
20 hansey" is his successor. Samuel Prior, Clet
W of the "COhansey," is Capt Robeson's successo
CovErERrglrIsG BY PnoToGRAPH,-The d.
Ct troit Advertiser Of the 9Th instant, says;-"Ph
in tographed money has been passed upon sever
merchants OF this city within the last two
three weeks. 1t is supposed to have been dot
ne by two women and two men in company. III
dit money il photographed copy Of genuine bal
to bills, and presents the appearance, TO ordlna
ext observation, OF being good bill, made pale al
tee somewhat blurred by the action OF water.
Is FROZEN ovRR.-The Christiaua river is freq
over, and navigation is closed for the present,
SKATING. THE ice on the Christiana river "
lus- in splendid condition for skating, yesterd
las morning, until the Snow commenced falling.
nh pupcuAsED.-Peter Durham, of this city, |
liz, purchased OF William G. Lowe, the "SmitheI
,hsr farm, in Appoquiuimink Hundred, contain
COZ 294l acres for So 600
rain SAlLEp.-The new iron steamship "Iousin
ies, of New Orleans" built for MIessrs Stephens
inst Jas NJ. Flanagan, by Harlan Holngswo
be- h Co.. left this city for New Castle, on Thl
ex- day week, and proceeded to sea direct on Tt
Hlns day last,
18th SolD'-James IT. MY isu' Vs.S9 ueuts
nv ia the Gilpin Full Mill property, near North FL
nm. Nd belonging to John Partridge, of Elk
|. R. Md, for $S,200
ease, NeprtNa.-The semi-annual Communical
With az tho Grand lodee Of Delaware, |. o. O.
'pos- will be held at Georgetown, tomorrow even
hl1eu at o'clock.