Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-08

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Standing Commaiees.
Opening Street-Jostph NJ. Pusey, Edward
!. Bellah William Ii. Pierce
Poliee-Wiham S Hayes, Dr. james F. VIII
on, Thomas Titus.
avigalion-Abraham Boys, Achilles llolliugs-
Worth, Philip Piuuket,.
Committee t1 coufer with Board Of Health
iregg Chandler, George H. Walter, Edward I.
Bellah, Edwin j. horucr, Joseph w. bay
Finanue-Achies Holiugswurth, Edward 7.
Bellah, j. ". bay.
Accouuls--Aebilles Hollingsworlh, Gregg
Philip Mcdowell
Watering COMMITTEE JOscnh NJ, Pusey,
Achilles Ilolliugsworib, Edwin J. llorncr Phiip
riunkett, Abrahom Boys.
Bonds-Joseph W. Day, Edward I Bellah,
Thomas Titus.
Ems 'ossment Edward T. Bellab, George II
Walter, Gregg Chsudler.
Public Buidiugt -Giegg Chandler, Joseph
W. Day, Dr.. JONES H. Wilson, Abraham Boys,
Philip PluukelL
Fire pvuie~-Joseph W. bay, Philip Me
Dowell, Willpm II. Pierce.
Board OF RCyision-Aclles llolliugsworth,
Edwin j. loiner, Joseph w. Day, William II
Pierce, Abrahau Boy
Lamp Comwittce-Edwiu J. Homer, Thomas
Titus, William H. Pierce.
Street Conmittee-Wm S. Hayes, Edwin J.
llorner, WIN. II. Pierce, Joseph W. Day,
Abraham Boys.
Education Edward II Dclhb, Joseph NJ,
ruscy, George II. Walter.
Special Committees
New Map--Achiles lIollingsworih, Joseph
NJ. Pusey, DR.. James +. Wilson, George II Wal.
ter Edward I. Bellah
NUmmisslry-llOn. Vincent Z. uilpin, Joseph
W. Day, DR.. james +. Wilson, Abraham Boys
Book KErrISa AND PGSMANsmr-w y
Shader, of New York, has taken rooms in the
Wilmington Institute in this city, AMI opened an
Academy, for the purpose Ot giving instruction
to ladies' aud gentlemen, in hook keeping and
penmanship Ills system is such, that it cannot
fail to commend itself to ALL aad is regarded by
Il number of our best citizens, competent to
judge Of its merits, as possessing all the essen
tial clements to fit those acquiring it for the
duties of the counting house. We have seen
specimens of his pennanship, and We think it
can be readily acquired by almost amy one. The
style is simple. Those desiring 10 learn To
write lcgihle and beautiful hand, should take
II course OF instruction from Mr.. Shader Every
young man, whether in commercial pursuits or
not, should have perfect knowledge of the
iudments of hook keeping, aud an opportunity
is here offered, which they seldom meet with, to
make themselves thoroughly acquainted with IT,,
un terms of the most reasonable character We
hope that Mr.. Shqdcr will meet with such pa
tronage ~ will warrant him in establishing him
eelf permanently in Wilmington. Our city needs
such an institution aal from what we know Of
Mr. Shaicr, We feel satisfied that hc is emiuent.
ly qualified to successfully conduct ii. We
would recommend our citzena to call and OK
anime Mr. Shalcr'a system
NIaclary, pastor of the BrandyWme N, n.
Church, recently made an appeal to his brethren
for contributions TO aid that charge lie ac-
knowlelges the reception ot the following sums
from various sources, in the following ulauucr
in the columns OF the Nftbolisi.
BRASprwlSE, August 3lst. 1868.
Enron or 1nE METHODIST II desire, in
behalf of the Brandywne NJ. l.. Church, ol
which nm now pnstor and in behalf of which
! appealed to gfHsrM McthOlism some time ago
through your columns, to make the lolnwne
acknowlcdL Lmcnt Of contributions received from
various sources, from the 9TH of April last q
the present date; also to express our gratitude
to those kind friends who have thus "rrmem.
hered us in our low estatc,' rs we'll as to your
self for 50 kindly publishing our appeal :
"Ihankiul Tor small lnvors, and large ones in
proportion"
Elkton Charge, Elkton, Md, $l7. 50; Mount
Salem Charge, near Wilmington, bel, $lG. 90.
Scott Church, Wilmington, Del - 60; Mrs
NJ. Lockwood, East Chester, West Chester
county, n. Y, SlOi Mira Margaret a. Pretty
man, Milton, Del, 50; Cyrus Stm1, Whining
ton, Del, 50 Rev. +. b, Tul, Germantown
Pa, SIS Moproeville camp meeting. ~ j.
$3.50; j. s. Krunnrl, Wilmington, Del, s3
Suudry parties, ut our church, May lIth 50
William IL Almond, j. Conner, D. T. Richards
! ~ y. -
Weldiu, H. S. Pickles, Mrs NJ. A. Graham, an,
u "Luymuu in Baltiinorc,' each 81. Mis-
Cathariue Riddle Mr.. aud Mrs. Farrcw, ,acI
5O cent? Harriet Thomas, Ann L. Robinson
Rehccca Baldwin, Mary Riddle, Martha Down
ing, Eliza j. Morrow, Mary A. Talley Louis
Layman, Lucy Turner, S. H. White, and tw
others, each 70 cents. Total, SS7.40.
I. NJ. MAcLARY, Pastor,
DEATHS AT FoHT DECENTRALIZATION Wednel
day last, two volunteers iu the Puinell Legion
which succeeded the Sixth Delaware Volunteer.
NJ Fort Delaware, died from tue effects of som
kind Of medicine which was to be applied extrt
hally, but which tue apothccaTy labelled to /
usel internally. Their names are Edwar
Groomus of company b, and Alexander CheyC
ra Of company c, They were afflicted wit
rheumatism, and were placed in the post hos
pitnl The Surgeon gave the prescription Il
above stated but the upothecary directed it /
be taken iutcinally instead Of externally an
they both died in few horrs after taking iii
drug. Their bodies were sent to Balimnr,
where their friends reside
FATAL AccpRNr Ar CAMP WILMER
Smyrna Times says; On Friday last John
Marine, Go. !, Capt. llcydrick, 9Th Regt, De
Vols, was fatally Shot aud died almost instnn
y upon the reception OF the wound. It appeal
that Marine attempted in loculnr manner
I pass one Of the guards for the purnose os 4
pretended to purchase some fruit sold near n
! camp. The guard cautioned him, telling bi
that he could not pass out Of the lines. and ,
I the same timo prepared to guard with his mu
ket aud bay0net, holding the gun ncross IA
t body-thc cock Of the guu resting near his bcl
= The cock caught in tho belt Of the guard, oausil
& from the pressing upon the cap, the discharl
OF the musket The ball passed through ii
s wrist Of Marine, thence through the left lpr
aud heart causing death in The space of abo
J. three minutes. The remains of the unfortuna
r man were sent to his parents residing near
Johnslown, Sussex Co., on the same day. wi
an escort OF Infantry aud Cavalry to the Stati,
Il aud sufficient number of his own company
T. the homc ci his parents. Camp Wilmer wore
sad aspect through the day, eyincug the gorro
g Of his companions in AIMS nt the sud loss of al
3 OF their number who appeared to he gencr
g fayorie
Tue NEW STEAMER WAwAseT. - The nc
! steamboat "WaWaset' built by Harlan & IIo
. lngswoTih y Co., in this city Capt. T.. D. Tar
y gait, is now running regularly between philaJ,
phia and Smyrna Landing, stopping at all h
Z, intermediate places A splendid opportunity
Il offered to our citizens to make an excursion
= tie Delaware River and Bay as the boat touch
b At New Castle at about niue aud u half O'Clock
the morning, and returning leaves the landing
t one o'clock, p. NJ. Stages leave sharpe's llo
# Front and Market streets. every morning in tir
. ] la pnuuart with fitn ut,o,uar