Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-06-23
LOCAL Affairs.

PHYSICAL EUuCATIoN 1t is truly gratifying
to every one who ieels au interest in the welfare
Of his race. TO witness the attention which ls
being given by our people generally TO the sub
iecl OF physical culture. Everywhere institutes
are spiinging up having for their object the de-
vlopment OF the ply scal properties as well as
he intellectual faculties Of man. The Normal
Institute Tor Physical Education. No 90 Essex
street, Boston, under the dir, otion Of Dr. bio
Lewis has thus far been very successful and takes
rink the best institution Of its character in
the country The Faculty consists Of Walter
Charming, NJ. d., Professor Of HYGIENE Thomas
II. llnskns, NJ. d., Professor of Anatomy and
Physiology; \. +. LeQnaSd, Professor of Flo
euiion; well known Shakrpenrean reader has
been engaged TO assist Prof Leonard during the
coming Summer session; DiO Lewis, NJ. ID
Professor of Gymnastics. Several other Leo
tuIets will assist during the coming Summer
aession. The Institute holds two Sessions an.
nually the fret beginning on The Second day Of
January; the second on the Fifth dny Of July.
Each term continues ten weeks. " faithful AT
tendance during one term will secure to persons
Of average capacity the Diploma of the lnsii-
tuie.
The Institute has now held four sessions, aud
graduated sixty-two tencheis who are engaged
IA Colleges, Seminaries, and other Institutions
as teachers of the new gymnastics and ~ guides
During the term, the pupils arc in session sew
tral hours daily, attending lectures aud learning
he art of teaching Gymnastics. Both sexes nre
admitted. Up tu the present time mUrO thnn
/ halt Of the pupils have been ladies. lhe COM
pensaiion for labor in the New Profession is
large, and the demand for teachers very active
| It is n pleasant, healthy, aud profitable employ
ment.
Il is to be hoped that DR.. Lewis will meet
] fhat fi,a pt Il
parts of our country, us will render his nsttu-
ton fixture. II is n subject which has been
loo long neglected in our nurseries Of ledrning,
aud DR.. Lewis deserves the gratitude If OUT
citizens for his efforts to prepare teachers for
our schools, who possess thorough knowledge
of an admirable series of exercises in gymna'-
tics and are capable of imparting them to the
pupils under their charge. 1t Will have M excel
lent effect on the stamina of our men ia the
future. We hope that Delaware will have IL
number OF names on the list OF students for the
next session.
MILITARY SPIRlT.-The peninsular News says
The present threatening aspect Of military ainir'
lms aroused the htent enihu.a, IN Of our cli-
zens, aud they are beginning to realize the ne
cessiiy of Il military organization for any emer
gency that may arse. On Wednesday evening
last large and enthusiastic meeting was held il
front Of Shoctey's Hotel, TO take this matte
intO consideration. Hon John W. Houston
delivered an eloquent AMI patriotic address I,
the people, calling upon them to rally to thu
defence Of their country, AMI urging the necessity
to prompt action in eiiectiug military organza
ton for home defence A paper was drawn VI
anl has already received near hundred sena-
lures, and there is every prospect of a speed!
organization.
CuuReH IMPROVEMENT The News Gays -
The Presbyterian church in South Milford ha
lately undergone repairs which present decide,
improvement A substantial fence has heei
placed around the entire property, enclosing SOM
eight feet which has been sOdicd, relieving th
unfinished appearance of many years The eniir
] inside woodwork has been lately grained in oak
giving the main audience room II rich aud beau
Iitul appearance. The outside wood work In
also been reiouched the wh1la rejecting cre1i
upon the workman, MIR, Edward n. Hamilton
who has lately removed TO this place. The ladP
! have also covered the aisle md pit with q me-
ca'pet of rich crimson ami black
sERlous ACCIDENT David NJ Taylor. Al
eslimable citizens Of Elkion met with ,ericu
nccldcnt on Monday week last, by the ruunin,
d away Of his horse. The harness broke, which
4. frightened the ANIMAL an Mr. Taylor wa
. thrown from the light wagon or dearborn, hadll
iuiurng his heai.anl breaking one OF his legs
q MORTALITY AMoNG THE FIsH-The Peninsula
r NeNs is informed that hundreds of dend drul
q fish ARE floating ashore all along the Delawni
Bay