Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-09


bOud; aud he believed that God has placed "
he means for their qualification within our rive
each, without the aid Of these demoralzing disp
'1hloinons the Bard OF Avon truly says AT beer
the worlds stage, aud nil men and women and
aotors, aud we may have rational amusements II
which bring no remorse, amusemenis that may Sun
be louud al home An Intelligent gentleman hau NOV
told him that he marveed that any youth could the
run the gauntlet Of vice in this city, and become An
a Nirtuous man. God has provided everything moo
which he deemed necessary for the qualification bill
Of mans pleasures without these places Of vice. mel
la his hands the power have ordained diff eva
ierenty, had be deemed it wise. If we must ord
nave amusemehts, let them he snch as Win not era
destroy md damn inn
But Il is asked, why do I NEEDLE am | my &C,
brothers keeper? am, sad the reverend gen
teman, and so are each OF you your brothers vel
keeper Bad men are free to give their opinion un
Of the church, and speRk OF il in very favor fo,
able terms and he claimed similar privilege III
to speak of the evils existing in our midst lie az
believed it to be the duty Of minister to rebuke 81
evils aud expose them, II what he consi-
ders evils are right, they will bear the test Of "
criticism, II wrong they should be eradicated.- Il
Good people the bud influence Of these evils, Il
yet fold their arms nnl do nothing to check Il
them.
The next discourse will be delivered on next e
Sabbath evening At half-past O'Clock, when 4
Mr.. Wiswell will speAk OF the effects Of these a
evils 4
: MARROW EscAPR.--We learn that a boy
named Michael Burns, whose parents reside at
the corner of Water aud Shipley streets, made
q narrow escape from drowning in the Chris
tiana river at the foot OF Thorn streets, on Fri
day morning last. He was in search Of chips,
= and was in the act Of stepping from the wharf
" on to a float containing ple-driying machine,
y when he lost his balance and was precip'tated
VI into the water. He was extTicated from his
"a perous position by Of tho workmen In the
~ employ of Mr. Thomas Wort, before life was
10 extinct, and fully resuscltated.
of RUN OVER ny HOSE CARRIAoR.-A youth
he about IA years Of age, named Andrew kleinman
al residing in Fifth street near Orange, was run
~ over by the Reliance Hose Carriage, Saturday
lie afternoon last. The wheels passed over the up
lar per part of the back, and although no bones
~, were broken, It is feared that he has sustained
will serious internal injules and his life is despaired
ted Of, lie was conveyed to his home, where DR..
ar Chaytor attended to the wants Of the sufferer.
in PRocgInINns or COuNCIL--The Council met
1t on Thursday evening. The minutes OF the pre-
as ceding meeting were read and approved.
ore The finance committee reported that they had
ipe ordered to 10 printed in pamphlet form 800 copies
ies- Of the acts passed by the Legislature, at ts
the recent session, relating to the city Of Wilmington.
luee The committee reported adversely on the petit
luut tlOn VI ilent}
as to him.
eks, The street committee recommended the plac-
into ing Of crossings West street at the nersec-
II to ton of 18th and l4h sts
e. Iron covering was directed to be placed gut
Oh Ter ut the crossings Of French and Water streets
SER the Railroad Company agreeing TO pay one half
pre- The street committee reported that they bat
une awarded to Samuel Cruthers the contract 70
the removing ashes, &C., from he side walks for III
period OF one year for $500.
o the An ordinance was introduced providing tha
renee persons may place garbage on the pavement j
oxen front Of their dwellings,, in tight vessels, 0
id he Thursday in the part Of the city East OF Matki
are street, aud on Friday, West of Market street,
ell AS be tempyed by contract.
from lamp was directed to be placed at III
I fair corner of Third and jefferson SITS.
ed to Tho police committee recommended that Il
Irted salary of the night Natchman ut the city hal
essed be raised from 500 TO $3.50.
AZ re- Mes4rs Neheker and Beyer objected on Il
file ground that n sober aud stendy nun had offer,
N the TO perform the duty ut the old rate. blessr
said, Hagany and Stdhan also spoke in favor OF Il
eope good character Of the applicant.
ult of The matter was discussed at some length
is 50 Messrs Allderlce Belts England and llolline
about worth, after which the report Of the commit
great was rejected. The salary therefore remains Il
that same US heretofore.
ulars, An ordinance was reported providing for t
irzes, appointment OF five niGht-watchmen ono for
unac- warl, to light the lamps and keep watch duri
d pur- the night ut ealary of $3.50 per annun. 1t
docu- to go into effect on the 18th of May
at he Mr.. Hollingsworlh reported that Mr.. Mich
these had renewed his license aud MIR. Naf had a
letters renewed his
esson The committee reported in favor of uew slu
such on the line OF the westerly side of Church stl
Imenis as asked for by W. n A. Thatcher
sc let MIR. Alllerlice stated that j. T. Head, ag
living Of the Lowering property was DESTROYS Of
red by Waiting from the city regulations, in laying
aiming the streets through snid property aud asked
lit the members of the Council TO examine the o
$ as to which Ind been prepared in order that ii
hey do might act unlerstandingly in regard to the Iii
we'd by ter.
iments On motion the street committee were inslru
item to ed 10 have the streets laid Us proposed
tred to The cOinn.ittee on public buildings repor
Union that they had purchased an American flag "
moral- 81 stars on it, and had the same raised on
o make city hall
Such The ordinance respecting shows, &c, WAS ta
If bust up, read third time and passed. 1t prOvi
ry sys that all exhibitions Of not purely literary
hat the scientific character shall pay license cont
wing to saloon or theatre $50 per year, nenagres
iecated geological exhibition $40, circus not exceed
rtiun of 500 for each exhibitions for each negro
about exhibition of necromancy, or slight OF ha
81 90; and all other entertainments nut nau
ease OF fee not less than So. Every person viOla
ago 10 the ordinance shall pay fine OF $50 fe
mr., now 90 cents shall be paid to the officer issuing
; a few license. II was passed by yeas TO . nav
liquor MessIs Nebeker and Stidham voting against
; few An ordinance increasing the salary of the Il
w mon, lister and Auditor, and requiring him to
ave he security of $1,000, was read first and sec
|. The time
As the Eli Todd was reelected commissioner Of
Sinking Fund.
The account of A. Pritehari for March
received, showing balance on hand of So
Total RECEIPT $3.50 10 for the month
petition was received asking that IN A
culyert be placed iH Eleventh street. betW
'"s' Poplar and Lombard.
petition was received asking the North
- of Front street between Shipey and Orange
ourhed and paved
equent A quarters salary was ordered 10 be paid
cauuot city commissioner; orders were directed t.
midst AZ drawn in favor of Joel Spencer and William
s. and gate for one months SALARY.
sold for The following gentlemen were elected w
my of Commissioners Edward Belts for five YET
Gent Eli Todd for four years, John A. Duncan
8 where three years. William II. Pierce for two yG
ire sold Francis Barry for one year
number Various receipts from city treasurer were
D. The acknowledging the payment to him OF var
etched. sums of money amounting S2l 0lG, 0S hes
ID. half the sale OF S25, 900 city loan.
lie said The Mayor stated that efforts were being
hey de- TO break up the practice Of hitching horse
of the the pavement, and allowing vehicles to rer
uenee to IN the streets.
tied The deed for the building over the din 81
'fuish,' market WAS accepted and filed
lie, and Orders were direct TO he drawn as follow
good JOhu Merit 81 for furnishing list Of retailer
lie then liquor; Edward Gallon So for sand and era
40 IN 10 . ~ -