Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Relief for the FamiIles Of YOlunteer

known that there many onses Of suffering anu
want among the iamilie. Of the volunteers, which
demand speedy relief at the hands Of the commu-
nifty in which they live; and with the view Of
meeting this demand, Mt east during tie winter
season, the meeting has adopted q series OF reso-
lutons and taken such preliminary action, rs, we
hust, will awaken the public mind to a proper
appreciation VI its duty in the work OF benevo-
lence aud humanity, so that it shall he made
practical in its operations and beneficial III its
results
The meeting was organized by the appoint
mint Of the following oifcers:-
Prssidsat-ELlJAH IloLLlSuswoRrn.
Wee Fr,adepts
LIST Thomas Walter,
ID Ward-John Wright,
80 Ward-Jesse Lane,
18th Ward Dr. }. F. Vaughan,
9th Wari-Samuel Candy.
Secretaries.
Henry Eckel,
DR.. ]. F. Wilson.
The olject of the meeting having been stated
by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were
appointed a committee to submit resolutions ex'
ptessiye Of the sense Of the meeting;--
Rev. William Aikmnu,
Charles Warner,
Abraham Boys,
Iohu A. Duncan,
James Webb.
| Who after consultation reported the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
Resoiued, That the war which, Tor three
years, has desoattd this Land, is IL war brought
on by traitors seeking 10 destroy our Government
and take away from US our country and with It
! all that is dear in memory or IA prospect; aud
therefore the soldiers Of the Uniun armies are
men who stand not Us thosu who wage IN
aggressive war, hut as defenders of the liberty
and well-being of us all
Resolved, H. That to those who have endured
the harlships, the peisat Gus, the sulivripgs and
dangers of camp and field no expression Of graft
tude eau be too warm for them, no feeling too
deep; while the memory Of the noble dcad, to
whose absence the thiuned ranks of our regi.
meDts give touching witness, should abide with
US in undecaying life.
Rssoipfd. i'll. That to the absent living and to
the silent dead we eau give no such pledge aud
proof of remembrance and gratitude Nh by caring
Iebderly fot the dear ones that have lett behind
| RESOLVED, w. That this meeting respectfully
requ,s IT the Commissioners Of tbs Poor to whom
: was entrusted $40 900 by the Levy Court for the
benefit OF the families OF soldiers, to take imme
date Rnd effective measures that these funds
, shall reach those for whom they we've designed,
\ in way such as shall convince the recipients
that it is not gift to pauperiam but iather the
. fulflment OF u recognized duty gladly performed
0 by the community Of good citizens.
a Resolped, Finally, That we hereby call upon
5 our fellow citizens, in grateful recognition OF
heroic deeds AMI suiIerngs on our behalf, 10
h contribute in large aud liberal sums TO shiel /
Il from suffering to aud to gndden the families of
e our soldiers and while alternating their troubles
to put new strength and courage in the hearts of
h our warriors far nway from home.
l. On motion Of William Candy, n committee Of
fifteen were appointed to confer with the Trustees
Z of New Castle County, as to the best and most
iudicious method of acting jointly with the cit-
- zens organization In tie expenditure Of the ap-
/. preparation made by the Levy Court Tor the re-.
lief of the families OF volunteers.
,r The meeting selected the follow gentlemen as
l. the committee, to which, on motion Of Rev q.
= f. Wiswell, the President of the meeting was
added
; Elijah Hoingsworlb, J. T. Cause,
!, Evan c. Stolsenbnrg, j. L. Head,
!, William Cauby, IL. S. MoComb,
Jesse Lane, lr. l.. p Bush,
+, Edward Belts, Henry Eclcl,
IL John A. Duncan, Rev. William Altman,
b. James I. Bird, John H. Adams
ID DR.. J. F. Vaughan, Rev. g. f. Wiswel
q The Secretaries were directed to notify tl
lis committee to meet at the City Hail. on Wednei
t, day morning, December Both, Mt ten o'clock.
to On motion of Mr.. Adams it resolved tina
ss the city papers be requested to publish the pro
le ceediDgs Of tue meeting.
IL On motion the meeting then adjourned
I'd Attest:
e. j. ls' WILSON, IyasA' Secretaries
NoTICB.-The committee Of citizens appointo
an at publicmeeting GU Saturday evening last,
confer with the Trustees of the Poor in relatio
to au appropriation Tor the relief Of families {
volunteers, are requested to meet at the Cit
Hall, Pursuant to resolution, on Wednesdn
l. morning. December 80, Mt ten O'clock
We HBsRY EcKEL,l
ak j. L. WILSON,
The DELAWARE Can WoRKs.-A few da,
lie since we paid visit to the Delaware Car Woru
on of Messrs. Jackson s Sharp ut the corner {
ny Eighth Street and the railroad in this city. iii
firm is dong very prosperous business. The
ed are now eogaged in building twenty-five Gond Il
hs cars for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bait
net more Railroad Company. and fifty stock cars {,
nd the New York and Harlem Railroad Company
m. They are also manufacturing sash aud doors T,
ND sixteen new houses in Church Street now
course of erection. Messrs. jackson & ShaI
les have large apartments for carrying on eac
ys branch OF their business One building fitted II
I'd, and exclusively used for building cars in
ted Another in which the blacksmthing part Of Il
the work connected with their business is done.
her third where a large number of hands are ca
cut poyed in the manufacture Of sash, blinds door
frames, shutters and moudngs. We are graf
x fed to learn that in this branch, as well as O
no. building, this firm have met with degree
VIZ pAtOnhBe lhr eAoteulnB their expectations
They have nil the most improved machinery no
OF used in establishments of this character and ~
md capable of filling all orders that may be entrus
lei ed to them. The works are driven by a spend
ers steam engine OF twenty horse power. They c,
EN- pect in a short time to increase their area,
large car shop by the addition of about sevent
on tive feet. track is laid leading to the Phil
re- delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad,
the which the cars they build eau be transported
IN their place of destination without trouble. Til
'ro. have also erected wharf on the Brandywit
neil and when necessary can ship any article tn,
the manufacture by water from their own NJ
misses.
in These gentlemen deserve much credit for t
a. az marked Improvement which they have made
ilh the business-ke appearance Of that section
Die our city. few years ago the lot on which tn,
t Of extensive works are erected waa mn,sh n
pearing to present no advantages for the ocati
ON Of an establishment like theirs, but these 3
ler terprising determined to make tho eff
ock to establish n business there md ,l,aY I0
l' met with degree of success, which proves II
on with perseverance,, and determination to give {
~ tire satisfaction by doing their work well, m
u may succeed even in place like that Mr.. Shn
the who superintends the mechanical part il a ptg
tical man, of many years experience, and oct
ana pies high position in his profession Tb
pied employ none but irstclass workmen, and !
rear the best materials tina, can be procured.
one Mr.. Jackson, the business manager, is n III,
- oughgoing man, possessing all the capabilit
be necessary for his position and under Ill mana
ment, We have no doubt that the Delaware c
ave Works ie''l soon become one of the largest {
ark tablshnie. = in our city We commend them
the DafronaUp of tho nuhtin