Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-25
LOCAL AFrAu uss.
The Celebration on Washing tons
Birthday.

'chieyed over traitors ut Roanoke, Fort Henry
and Fort Donnelsou, Gu Saturday last
Everywhere throughout the city, degree OF en-
thusiasm was manifested which bespeaks in an
uumstakeable manner the deep, devoted and
loyal attachment OF the people of Wilmington
TO the Union, aud their reverence for the memo
ry of the Father of his country. Tbs stars aud
stripes were Haunted gaily to the breeze from
pubic buildings, engine houses, club rooms,
work shops, the shipping in the harbor, private
residences, &c, each vieiug with the other, in
adding 10 the beautiful pageant.
Tue day was very unplopitious, dark, heavy
clouds were fitting across the hOrizOn forebod-
ing heavy rain. Yet this did not daunt our
patriotic citizens
Al suurisc, the roar of artillery ushered in the
day. Il was responded to by the firing OF
guns, pistols, and fire crackers. The bells gu
the CITY Hall, Engine Houses and workshops,
lung out a merry peal, and demonstrations Of
joy were everywhere manifested National sa
lutes we're fired at sunrise, noon and sunset un-
der the direction of the City Council, aud the
bells were rung throughout the city, at intervals
during the day.
The Cadets attached to the Delaware Military
Academy, Col Hyatt, and the l. lswofth Cadets
Capt Bdile, paraded through our streets
airoWe for Philadelphia, to participate in the
celebration in that city. They made very ere
diiabs appearance The Cadets OF the Deln-
ware Military Academy were presented with u
handsome American dag by Mr.. W. Ii. Harrison
OF Phi'adelhiA at their quarters the Cuntinen-
tai Hotel. The presentation speech was made
by ex-Mayor Nanx, which was responded to by
Capt. bradford Of the Calcts in an appropriate
speech. lie was followed by Capt Porter, 10 "A
poem On Washington. Capt. Biddle also made a
neat aud pertinent speech The visitors return
Ell home the same evening well pleased with
their visit
At / o'clock, the city Guards, Captain Holt,
made their appearance. They paraded through
our principal streets, eieiing much admiration
Tor their military bearing
At an enrly hour in the evening, the principal
thoroughiares Of our city, were densely crowd.
ed with mass Of human beings, of all ages
and sexes, moving 70 and fro intent upon wit
Messing the gorgeous spectacle which presented
itself on every side. Public buildings of every
character, hotels, engine houses, work shops,
and private residences, throughout the length
and breadth ot the city, were Illuminated from
the bottom to the dome, and Wilmington was in
blaze Of light The taste displayed by cur
citizens in the decoration Of their houses and
places OF business was admirable. The Ameri.
can flag was beautifully festooned in various
places, pictures representing patriotic scenes in
our country's history was gracefully displayed
iu the windows, while iranspareneies bearing ap-
propriate representations and notices were nu .
merous. The illumination was very general.
and lar exceeded anything Of smlnr charac-
ter, which has ever been witnessed here.
About nine o'clock, the heavens were over
spread with mpenetrabc clouds and in a short
time the rain began TO fall briskly, which had
the effect of soon dispensing the immense body
Of men, women and children, that had all the
evening thronged the streets,
tbn Al ,f
was highly crelitable and added much to en-
liven the occasion.
Agreeable to resolution of the City Council.
meeting was organized in the City Hall, at s
O'Clock, by appointing His Honor, Mayor Gupfs
President, and Alessrs. Wm H. Pierce, VIM. +.
O'Daniel, p. N. Brennan, John NJ. Turner and
s. S. Southarl Vice Presidents. Joshua Maris
and Cornelius Fipps, were called to act as Sec
retaries.
A fine portrait Of Washington appropriately
dEaped iu the American flag adorned the presi
dents Chair.
Mayor Gilpin stated that the object of the
meeting was to hear the Farewell Address of
Washington read and deemed it highly appropri
ate that the proceedings should be commenced
with prayer Rey. Mr. Dickersun, Pastor of
the Second Baptist Church, was called on and
offered an impressive and eloquent prayer, dur
lug which tue audience preserved the most
perfect order and attention.
Mr. Henry F. Piekels accompanied by three
or iour young men sang with admirable spirit
the Z" Star Spangled Banner," after which
Joshua Maris, CLERK of the CITY Council. was
introduced aud read the immortal document TINT
hears nm immortal name. The length Of the
address us State paper may not he questioned,
but An audience one half of whom are obliged to
stand, nie weaIitd somewhat under the task of
hearing man READ three quarters OF an hour.
Notwithstanding this and The attractyeness of
the scenes iranspiriAg in the streets, the address
was listened to a:tentively to the closing sen.
tence.
The Glee Club next sang patriotic song
called Marching Along, and sang SO we'll that
round after round Of applause followed, and in
response they repeated few verses, which were
received with the same demonstrations Of
approval
cheers were then given for the UNIoN.
Mcclellan, aud the Mayor, after which the
meeting adjourned.
SufrER-On Friday evening MIR. David Ire
lan, III accordance with his usual custom gave n
fine supper at his Restaurant, in Fourth street 10
number OF invited guests among whom were
mostly the butchers of the city. Everything ia
the line Of Mr. lrelans business was served IN
in the best style, aud the utmost biarity and
satisfaction prevailed. Among the good things
hVe pounds, int young and inviting The com
pauy separated, well pleased with MIR. Irelan's
abilities ns caterer.
RELIEF FOR THE SICK SOLDIERS At CUMBrR
LAHD.-The patriotic ladies' OF Wilmington are
husily engaged in making up articles to be sent
to the sick and wounded soldiers ut Cumberland
Nd Although hut few days have elapsed since
they commenced their abors, they have already
collected and transmitted the following articles
IL Comfortablesi 9 Blankets; 20 Bed Ticks
30 Drawers II Shirts; 80 Sheets 81 Pillows,
~ Pillow-slips; GO Towels "a Pocket Hand.
kefchiets; ! Wrappers IL Stockings ~ Soft
slippers; Crackers Tea; Farinn; Corn Starch.
Sugar Lemons Gelatine Cocoa Brandy
Wine Jellies; Prunes Dried Peaches; Bar
ley; Rice; Oat Meal Nutmeg- Castile SOAP
Lint; Tracts Arrow Root; Coffee. Persons
desitous Of aeviating the sutferings of our
brave soldiers, can leave contributions with
Samuel Canby, Gregg Chandler, or at the lee
ture-roOm Of ST. Andrews Church. We hone
our patriotic Indies, who have already done Ia |
much to aid our brave volunteers who have gone
forth to do battle against the enemies Of sons,i-
tuti0na liberty, will 90 on in their noble work |
until treason is crushed out and the stars md
stripes wave in triumph throughout the Union.
IRVING LITERARY SoOIETY.-Dr. Harlan will
deliver lecture at the Wilmington Institute.
IN Thursday evening next, for the benefit of the
Irving Literary Society. Subject "Authors
aud Orators" The Doctor is u good speaker.
the subject one of deep interest and a literary
treat may be anticipated by our citizens We
bespeak Tor him gratifying reception. Lecture
10 commence at o'clock. Admission 8 cents
Communicated
Emancipation in Delaware.
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