Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


.THr NRw HALL.-This large and beautiful
editce IS now nearly ready for public purposes
The building we understand has been put up to
the entire satisfaction of the committee, and is
credit the city. The following are the art-
zans engaged in its erection Architect, s, D.
Button; Carpenter, Henry +. Dure Bricklaycr,
Archibald Given Painters, Carlisle X llender
sou Plasterer, George w. Ilouseman; Gas
Filters, Ferris & Garrett.
PlETY AyD PATRIoTisM.-A singular scene |
was enacted in Philadelphia, oil Sunday evening" |
says the Bulletin, at the Green Street Nj. H. |
Church. The regular annual collection in aid
of the funds Of the Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church was being taken
up, and number Of prominent members Of the
church had been elected life members, the
amount necessary for that purpose having been
subscribed. Finally, gentleman arose in the
gallery, and after speaking of the proper asso-
citation of piety and patriotism, he stated that
the members of the choir contributed twenty
dollars for the purpose Of making the gallant
Major Anderson a life member of the Missionary
Society. This announcement caused u sensation
which had not subsidized when the same gentle
man again rose and stated that the ladies Of the
choir desired TO contribute twenty dollars to
make Mrs. Major Anderson member of the
Society. lie afterwards stated that the choir
would give like amount to make Lieut. Gen,
Winfield Scott life member, and subsequently
he said that as MIR. buchanan had lately given
evidence OF disposition to do his duty to the
Constitution and the Union, they would also
contribute the amount necessary to create him u
life member.
The feeling thus started in the choir now ex-
tended to the body Of the church. One lady
began subscription to make Governor Hicks,
Z of Maryland, life members another contribu-
7 tion towards the amount necessary to make Pre-
) sldent Lincoln member, and gentleman in the
, congregation proposed the same compliment 10
Hon. Mr.. Stephens, Of Georgia. The secession
5 spirit was at dead discount among the cOngre-
q cation, for there was mi u dissenting voice to
= these unusual proceedings.
New RAlIRoAp-A bill has been introduced
in the House of Representatives, authorizing
A Samuel Townsend, Richard Armstrong John
Townsend, Thomas Scott, John NJ. Naudain,
: Levi W. Lattomus and Gideon L. Barlow, to
If open books for subscriptions to the capital stock
= Of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad Com
pany to connect with the Delaware Railroad at
e Townsend and such point on the Maryland Rail-
e road as may be agreed on 1t is provided that the
n capital stock of the company shall not exceed
e 800, 000 divided into four thousand shares Of
d $50, each ms soon as one thousand shares are
# subscribed, the company may go into operation
" provided the bill passes, OF which We presumt
II there is NO doubt.
, MEEriNd.--A meeting Of the young men
y members Of the Wilmington Institute, will NJ
10 held in the Committee Room, adjoining the liz
" brary, on Monday evening january 2lst. Mt half
u past O'Clock, for tho purpose Of re organizing
=. the Debating Society connected with the In
4 suiute
10 NAylGAroN.-The Christiana River il open
again. There is, however, considerable floating
Il. II Vic
i BILE fer few days
III SrRAMBoATs-'Fler arc several arge steam
&c boats, two large steam Propellers aud Two stcaI
= Tags laying ut our wharyes, besides lnrg
~ number Of cOasing Schooners and Sloors.
o. REV WM BARNS will commence a series ,
" sermons next Sabbath morning, in the Union NJ
e, b. Church, on the Whole armour of God" nj
q eorling to Bible truth ancient history, nm
christian experience.
d. CoMPLrMENrABY.-W. q. Temple, son of e1
ey Gov Temple of Delaware, las been selected
~ deliver the annual Grafton before the Jenerso
re Literary Society of the University Of Vireinii
o' MECHANICS BANK srocK Ar Aucr1oN.-W
4 he sold nj Auction at Almonds Hotel, on Wee
81 ncsday, January I'D, 1871 at . o'clock, r. NJ
ia l2S shares OF Mechanics Bank Stock, Win |
w sold in shares TO suit purchasers. Sale positiv
nd D. p. 5. NICHOLS, Auct'r,
SAVE YOUR MoEEY.-Re Remember the neawaI
TN Saving Bank is located at the office Of Willia
On McCaulley, Esq, No. COG Market street. Wi
'hl minGtou, Del, and il opened every dag to r.
ne ceiye deposits All amounts received from Of
III, dollar upwards, nni five per cent interest pa
'el on the same. Five per cent paid gu all mont
to from the day of deposit
Ter WM McCAuLLEy, President.
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