Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Mems Christian Association of the Central Pres
kbylerian Church held its third anniversary in
ths city ca Wednesday evening last. The re-
port OF the late President, Il. 7. Taylor, ESP,
was read showing gratifying increase in the
usefulness and work Of the association for the
past year 1thad established Sabbath Schools,
built beautiful chapel in the North Western
portion Of this city, distributed large amount
.0t rehgious literature aud otherwise aided tho
cause OF religion by its energetic operations.
After the reading OF the report, the Rev. John
Mcleod Of Philadelphia, made q nont and inter-
eating speech in which he pointed out in strong
aud convincing language the utility aud adysn-
tages OF association, combination and unity, in
the furtherance Of the work they had undertaken,
lie approved Of separate and distinct church or
CARNATIONS OF this character as being eminently
more poweriulRnd effective than when assp-
ciaed 10 Il general manner, for the attainment Of
) the Same resuts He said these societies were
not working for their particular church, but they
, were working N their church for the Master,
and having their field where their influence and
moral prestige were best adapted to produce goo
fruit, they could of course be more successful
than when associated in a general way. lie
advised the organization and maintenance OF
similar associations in every church of every
denomination, feeling assured by experience as
well as observation, that thereby much more
, could be effected for the cause Of Christ than
otherwise could be hoped for.
lie illustrated his point by reference to the
Organization OF an army for battle, A division
consisted Of given number Of regiments some
profcientin artillery exercises others in infantry,
others again as cavalry, Z0uayes, Rangers, Rifle
, men and SO on. The skillful general, said he,
in order town battle, will not mix all these
} peculiar and special mediums Of defence in one
, common mass, and hope to come off victor; but
his first care is to have every regiment distinctly
and collectively employed In its own particular
style OF tactics or means of fighting; each re-
giment is distinct, and all nre Sighting, not for
, their regiments, but IN the regiments, teT their
country, and their flag and thus, by separate
organization Of each department of defence,
and combination Of power upon the one object.
yictory--the work is accomplished and the mt
| tie won. So with the several churches. They
are fighting, not for their church, but for Christ
in their church, and the aim of every Christian
Church being the same, its moral force and
power is expended much more advantageously
and with more fruitful results than If its working
material were thrown together in general mass
to be wasted in idle discussions upon minor de-
tails or conflicting opinions
The speaker alluded to the present unhappy
condition Of the country and spoke with much
feeling in defence OF the cause of the Constitu-
ton and the government. lie knew the adyan-
| tages OF being an American, when, thousands Of
miles away from the shores of the Republic, he
found protection and safety in the simple de-
claration that he was an American citizen. in
Arabia's distant deserts he had felt the sustain
ing influence Of his counIry's honor and power
while sailing upon the Nile, he had beheld the
glorious old flag of our fathers, and felt SECURE
in bis person. As be wandered along the streets
of ancient Tyre he saw even there the ensign of
his country's glory, aud felt proud that he was
an American citizen, lie was not asked whether
he came from this State or that, but claiming the
stars and stripes the emblem Of his nationality,
he was safe and free, even N that city Of fallen
greatness. This great right and privilege, he
said, We were asked to give up. We were called
upon 10 blot from the map one Of the four ruling
powers OF the earth, and sink Into nothingness
to CRAFTY o false ambition. lie could not do
it, He believed the struggle now going on in
the land was guided by the Christening hand of
God That those who now sustain the govern
ment, are enlisted in the cause Of o holy war.
But a few months ago, tho nation was divided /;
Conventions, Congresses, States and Statesmen
were unable to bring forward any adequate
measure or proposition to silence and cOnciliate
the Earring discord Of opinions. The wealth of
the world could not purchase that unity of feel
ing and action necessary TO heal the discussions
of the people and bring them back agan to fra
ternal harmony. But Gods power just then be-
came manifest lie suffered Sumpter to fall,
and as ifby q miracle the dsoord ceases the
country is united in sentiment; every heart is
all classes and all conditions of men rush to the
field to arrest finally and forever the rebellious
hands which ore raised against tho liberties of
this land OF political promise and equality. lie
believed that God directs the storm which is
now about to expend its fury upon us, and when
! the sun Of peace aud prosperity and Union shall
/ again break forth as it assuredly will upon this
land, it will find US n more powerful and hnppy
people than ever before
After Mr.. Mcleod had finished, Rev Mr.. Wis.
well made few remarks and the meeting
closed.
THE MILIrARY.-The City Guards, Capt. Robt.
Andrews, paraded in Market street on Saturday
, night for drill. They iiue looking body Of
men, and march with much precision. The
company numbers about 100, composed of some
1 Of our best citizens. The standard height is 8
feet & inches. Capt. Wharton, OF tho U. s,
Army, reviewed the company in front Of the City
Hall, and expressed himself highly pleased with
5 the correctness Of their mauwuvres and their
soldierly appearance. They have not yet re-
ceived all their uniforms but it is expected they
will be fully uniformed within n week or ten
days II will consist Of a navy blue frock coat,
collar and cuffs braided with red material, and
J brass scales on shoulders pants Of same mater
al, with red cord down the outer seam of the
leg; u s. Army fatigue cap with metallic letters
&C, G. encircled in n wreath in front.
fbkbel9
j Of war are fitting out at the Yard. The iigate
4 st. Lawrence lies out in the stream all ready for
5 work. The receiving ship Princeton lies further
: down stream, and hel decks swarm with recruits,
The Keystone State, formerly of the Charleston
line, and now in the hands Of the Government,
! is undergoing very thorough repairs. Her Of
fcers expect her to join the blockadng force
The revenue cutter Joshua Nauran. quite a large
vessel for that service, lies at the North wharf,
10 condition OF readiness; and the Jesse Doh
f bins, another smaller cntter, about four years
old is being thoroughly overhaulel; her masts
; even having been taken out.
CHILD SrRAYED.-A little boy named Abra.
ham Siuex, was lost in this city on Wednesday.
He came TO town with his mother from Hedge-
vile, in the morning, md while in market, left
her, and has not since been heard from. lie is
about years of age, aud is dressed in light
cashmere parts, dark coat, snuff colored cap.
no shoes. He has scar on his right temple,
and can talk plainly, Whoever can give any
information respecting his present Whereabouts,
will confer special favor upon his distressed
parents by leaving or forwarding it TO them at
lIedgoville.
Struck BY LIGHTsING.--The barn on the farm
of John S. Beeson, near Claymont Brandyyine
Hundred, was struck by lightning and burned
down on Monday night. The barn of Francis
Petitdemange, in same Hundred. was also struck
and one of his horses killed. bull belonging
to Joseph Eastburn, in Mill Creek Hid, was also
struck and killed while standing under tree in
the field.
MAJOR LAMMoTT. ore informed that the
commissioned officers Of the First Delaware Regi,