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

A HAApsoaE SUN REALHnD.-At the Fair
recently held in the City Hall, by the Roman
Catholics Of this city, for the benefit OF st.
Mary's Church, ss147O were realized. This is
very handsome sum, and had II not have been
for the hard times ii would have bcen, no doubt,
nearly doubled.
Buy CHEAp.-In these hard times it isthe
interest every householder to buy as cheap as
possible 1t is therefore, very important to them
to know where they will find good assortment
of such articles as they may need at low prices. |
We will give our readers the required inforna- |
ton. At the store of Cheap John, No. Az
King street.
The subject which comes literally nearest
your bosom is the Shirt. Peace or war play or
work, you must have n Shirt. The man who is
very particularly anxious to supply every body
with a Shirt and has large and varied assort-
meat or will make to order 10 the best manner,
is COLR, of the Gents Furnishing Store and
Shirt Mandatory, No. ia Market Street,
Wilmington.
PATRIOTIC REsoLuTIoNs.-A meeting Of the
Wide Awake Club was held at their Head Quar-
ters, in this CITY, on last Friday evening, to con-
slider the present condition Of the country, aud
express an opinion in relation to the disturb
ances which now threaten the Union OF the
States with dissolution. A number Of patriotic
resolutions were adopted, rebuking the rebellion
in South Carolina, and endorsing the patriotism
Of President Lincoln. They also express firm
adherence to the principles Of the Chicago
platform, and take ground against any com
promises that will give to slavery an advantage
which belongs of right to the yictors at the lat
election. The meeting was harmonious, and th
I vote upon the resolutions unanimous.
Q Com FEEr.-If you have cold feet you shou
:, immerse them morning and evening in cold wa
c ter, rub with a rough towel and run about you
r room till they burn. All these red pepper m
mustard applications are like rum to the stomae
e. relieved to-day, but leave cold tomorrow
u FATAL CASE OF BURNING. daughter Of M
u Snitcher, residing in Queen AIMS county, abo'
le three miles from Chestertown, was burned
" death on Monday week last by her clothes tai
az az ing fire. She lived but few hours, suffering
~ ~ the meantime the most excruoaiing agony
'u Mrs. s. was considerably burned in her eiferts
, save her daughter.
on DELAWARE LEGIsLATURE.-Mr. Phillips,
of Sussex County, presented to the House Of
cd presentatives Joint Resolutions providing
ed calling a Convention to amend the Constitut
, o Of the United States. They were read al
postponed till Monday next. On Monday, I
nd same gentleman offered Joint Resolution .
ere proving Of Senator Crittenden's proposition.
Of was to have been considered yesterday.S
TO MELANCHOLY DEATH.--Mrs. Annie Buckl
'a wife of DR.. Thomas Buckler, one of the m
w .su prominent physicians of Baltimore died 10 d
eue city on Saturday last under the most painful
w uei cumstauces. Mrs. Buckler was the accomplish
wy daughter of Rev. Dir. Fuller, formerly OF Ch
ielr lesion, South Carolina, now stationed here
tVn no, About three months ago she was arrayed in
iali bridal robes, beautiful young creature, bles
ior' with every accomplishment, aud led to the n
}. rage altar full of joy and hope. Now, ere
nuptial moon is much more than set, we find
wrapped in the habiliments Of death,
nBeiore decays efscing fingers
Ell Rave swept the lines where beauty fingers,
sto- Or marrod the mild angelic air
- 4, The rapture Of repose that's there"
The deceased went out about two ocloch
81. pay short visit to her parents She was
611 ioying her usual health. After spending y
time in conversation, bright, buoyant and ch
,stle full with her friends, she sat down and excel
4 10 few pieces on the piano. 1t was now ne
three o'clock, when her husband, the Dot
She. who had been visiting his patients, called to
II be company her home.
On entering the parlor his wife arose to {
him. As she advanced she spoke of fee
"A ON faint aud in an instant dropped into her
Wood bandis arms. Another moment and she
7 and dead Her last words were followed by her
iigh breath. Ii was a most melancholy and h.
wan rending occasion, and has produced deep so
hich. among lnrge circle of friends. The dece
scord had scarcely reached her twentieth year.
sung death is believed to have resulted from
world disease
turn
ulties WILMINGTON INsTITUTE.-The contribute
peace the building fund, whose subscriptions
vents made payable in January 1861, and all
eeply have not yet handed over the amount Of
ass
$, we prompt payment to the treasurer, Charlei
most Rowland, No. 5O4 Market street, or to any
Il the ber Of the Executive Committee. The hui
gisa- contracts are now nearly completed, ant
I'd the committee earnestly request the contribute
nd re- enable them to settle with the contractors
uitful out delay. jill
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