Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


EpIroME OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INTEL
white Pointer Dog was lost or stO
EN- from the premisea Of Dr.. A. II. Grimshuw &
Co.
geIy- John McLear & Son, No ! II Market ST.,
offer the dwelling part of the House No. oil |
Market street, for rent
nay The Trustees of the Poor of New Castle
County, will meet at the Aims House, at 10
0 o'cock, on the morning of the Both inst.
Rfa~ Read the advertisements of the late She
riff Cannon and Sheriff Moore They will be
found on the third page.
CIRCULAR or THE BisnOp OF PHILADELPHIA ON
THE NATIONAL CRIsIs.-Rt Rev. Bishop Wood
has issued the following circular to the clergy and
laity OF his diocese: GLORY to God on High;
and on Earth, Peace to Men of Good WILL
The threatening and tumultuous scenes which,
alas everywhere surround us, are in sad discord
with the heavenly cautcle Of peace and joy sung
by the angels of God, to introduce into the world
the Prince of Peace. We are compelled to turn
our eyes from the contemplation Of difficulties
abroad to our homes and firesides, whose peace
and security are menaced by the startling events
around ns Our beloved country is deeply
geiaated, sasd- cur position n Mr.,
ton imperiled. Under such circumstances, we
cannot but recognize our duty TO unite in most
earnest prayers to God, that he will control the
hearts OF men enlighten our rulers and legisla-
tors calm those passions which bewildered the
human mind avert impending dangers, and re-
store to us peace and harmony, the fruitful
source of national prosperity, security, and
strength That we may fulfill this duty with
the order and propriety which religious services
require, we recommend to our beloved clergy to
recite, in union with the faithful, on all Sundays
and Holidays Of Obligation, during the present
session of Congress, before the sermon at the
High Mass, the Prayer for the Constituted
Authorities which, for the greater convenience,
we transcribe below. Aud may the God Of
Mercies gracously hear and grant our petitions;
THE PRAYER.
We pray thee almighty and eternal God who through
Jesus Christ has reyeaed thy glory to all nations to pre-
serve tho works OF thy mercy, that thy church, being
spread through the whole world, may continue with un
| changing faith in the confession Of thy name.
We pray thee, who alone art good and holy, to ondov
with heavenly knowledge sincere zea aud sanstty ofe
chief Bishop Plus The Vicar Of our Lord Jesus Christ
Ffsderc all other Bishops preates and pastors Of tn
Church. and especially those who areapponted to exercs
among the fuuetong Of the holy ministry and eonduc
thy PEOPLE into the ways Of salvation.
We pray thee, God Of might, WISDOM and justice
through whom authority Is rightly administered laws
enacted and Judgement decreed, assist with thy Ho
Spirit counsel and fOrtitnde the President Of thes
Initad gtates that his administration NAV be
in righteousness and be eminenty useful to thy peopl
over whom he presidss, by encouraging due respect 70
virtue and religions by faithful execution Of the law
ay. Let the light Of thy Divine wisdom direct III
deliberations Of Congress and shine forth ia all their PIC
ceedings and laws, tamtd for rue and 20,
80 that they may tend to the preservation Of peace tn
promotion Of national happiness the Increase OF industry
sobrety, and useful knowledge, and perpteuate to
the blessing of equal liberty
We pray for bis Excellency the Governor Of this Stat
for tha members Of Assembly for all judges, magistrates
and other officers who appointed TO guard pot
cal were that thsy may be enabled, by thy powerfu
protection discharge duties OF their respective sta
tiOns with honesty and ability
| We recommend, likewise to thy uubOunded marcy. Al
our brethren and feowei1ens, throughout the lutte
States that they may be blessed In the know ledge an
sanethed in the observance, Of thy holy law tha
they may be preserved in union and In that peace whc
the world csnnot gve and after enjoying the blessing
OF this life, be admitted to those which eternal
Finally, we pray thee o Lord Of mercy to remembs
the souls OF thy servants departed, who gone bsOl
us with the sign Of ah and reposa in the sleep peace
the souls Of ants relations and iriends Of tho.
vino, when living members Of this congregation an
particularly of such lately deceased of all ben
actoI who by their donation legaees to this Churs
witnessed their zeal for the deeency Of Divine worshpa
proved their claim 70 our grateful and charitable
brance To these Lord and to all that rest In Chris
grant, beseeCh thee, place Of refreshmen light al
= everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ,
Lord and SAVIOUR. Amen.
b Cathedral, Philadelphia, Christmas, 1860
. ANOTHER "MIsuNDRRsrASDINa."- a."-PRoBAnL
= A FALSE DEAL.-We learn that Col Richar
q France, proprietor of the lottery grant passed
the last session of our Legislature, was arreste
in Wilmington on Wednesday night last, b
r. constable Hawkins, at the instigation Of Georp
o @. Gordon, ESQ.,, acting as Attorney for genllt
N man of Richmond, Va. The particulars of III
q case as we learn them are to the effect shat 'tll
n gentleman from Richmond, some time sine
A purchased ticket of COL Frances agent in thu
- city, in one of their lotteries which drew thre
number prze--the half OF S47 ,O00 that whe
l. he presented the ticket for payment, the agei
= offered him some ten or twelve thousand dollar
i. in Virginia Bonds or something Of that kim
i, for it, which he refused to accept. The agel
tnen telegraphed Col. France to know if /
would pay the prize. Mr.. +. answered yes, bl
Il not until the fnrty days were out-the tin
specified 10 the schemes Tor the payment
II prizes drawn AT the expiration of the fort
!. days the holder of the ticket charges, they re
fused to pay him anything, and are endeayorin
n by some hocus.pocus arrangement and excusI
to keep him out of the money altogether, and o
a these grounds brings suit to recover the amour
On the other hand, we understand, it is allege
q by the lottery firm that lie did not come in pos
n session Of the ticket in proper manner, 81
= COL France was held in the sum Of $50, 900 fo
for his appearance. DR.. Baker, Of Wilmiugto
. entered as bondsman "until the arrival of Co
d Jesse Sharpe" who was absent from the cit,
n We give this as an item Of news, floating aroun
i loose about Wilmington, and without oferin
\ any remarks until the matter is Investigated, {
# q clearer knowledge of the facts ascertained.-
e Georgetown Messenger
It Town MEETING. We hear it stated that
y meeting of the citizens will be held in the Cit
d Hall, to morrow evening, to take into consider
= alton the propriety of the City Council purchal
s ing the Gas Works. which can be done this yea
at par value according to ehCrter.