Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-12-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

resolutions, which we're read, aud adopted:
WneRgAs, The city Of WILMINGTON ia, issued
since September, 1862, Sl3l ,665 Of fractional
currency so supply the citizens with small change
ia their business tranaacions and the same has
now been all redeemed excepting $22, 1921,
which is yet in circulation
Aud whereas, the issue and redemption Of
that currency has more than doubled the Ordi-
nary lab aAd responsibility Of the City Treas
u,er, which extra duties he has faithfully aud
satisfactorily performed
Therefore. BE 1t resolved, that the sum of two
hundred dollars be appropriated and paid him
in remuneration Ut the above mentioned services
area ly rendered aud 10 be rendered during his
term II elise, in redeeming the balance of said
currency yet IN circulation.
GnOcgRY BusNEss.-Mr Charles X. Gano
OF the firm Of Bartram d Qano, has pur-
chased the stock aud fixtures Of the Store of the
ate Vincent @. Gilpin, and commenced the
Grocery business, He has laid in choice as
sortment OF Sugars, Tea, Cotiees, Flour, and in
fact everything that is to be found in n we'll
regulated first-class Grocery Store. He in
viies the old customers of Mr.. Gilpin aud
the public generally 10 give him n call. He
h,tters himself that his stock Of goods will be
found 10 be equal to any offered in this market,
AMI lie is determined 10 sell at such prices as
will suit the times. Polite and attentive clerks |
will aways be found ready TO wait on those who |
may favor him with their patronage. Mr.. Gano |
has lad many years experience in business, |
aud under his CONTROL doubtless the old stand
will meet with largely increased number OF
patrons.
CoSsuMrrloN. - Notwithstanding the many
ARTICLES advertised to cure Consumption, we do
not believe, when fully seated in the system, it
eau he perfectly cured. But we do know OF hum
dre1s OF easeB where persons were supposed 10
| he suffering under that fatal disense, who have
become perfectly well aud robust from the use
of Spper's Sambuci vine Many times people
for years waste and ut lHst die from diseases Of
the Kidneys or glands. when they were supposed
| to have, and were treated for consumption. The
sambuc wine used alonc or taken with flesh
raw egg, Or new milk, daily, has been found to
be au excellent remedy. aud has the reputation
in some places, Of rendering perfect cure for
consumption, Medical Times
The wine certainly contains valuable proper
ties, ct our physicians aud iuvAlids try H.
10 be had Of Druggists.
The LApY's FalGsD.-We have received from
the publishers, Deacon 4 Peterson, $40 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia, The Lady's Friend,
inuhihly Magazine OF Literature and Fashion, 1t
Is under the editorial control Of Mrs. Henry
Peterson and will be furnished TO subscribers a
the low rate of 81 per annum, in advance; two
copies one year, $3. The FIRST number is very
handsomely gotten up, is filled with an excellent
variety 81 choice literary matter aud gives evil
leuct that il will soon win its way to popular
favor. The embellishments aud fashion plates
are truly gorgeous. The Publishers will give To
aug person sending thirty subscriptions at 81
each To the LADY's FRIEND, one OF Wheeler
Wilson'S Sewing Machines worth $40 or where
this cannot BIZ done, the subscriptions may be
ohtaiael at club rates, and the balance Of the $50
forwarded 10 the publishers by the person want
ing the Machine. A copy Of the Magazine will
be sent gratuitOusly (when written fOl) to those
wishing to obtain subscribers. We welcome this
elegant work among the literary magazines and
hope that it may meet with tina; success which
its merits richly deserve. Our readers wish
ing to take good monthly should subscribe for
the Ltdys Friend"
COMMANDER cF TnE MIDDLE DEPARTMENT.
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Tribune, says:-The loyal men OF Maryland and
Delaware are exceeding anxious to have General
Schonck return to the command Of the Middle
/ Department; aud, to this eud the Union Con-
gte.smen of Delaware, Maryland, and Ohio, have
solicited the President and Secretary of War to
give the command dd mterim to Colonel Dom
Piatt, Gen. Schenck's late Chief of Staff. Col.
Plat has been fortunate enough to win the con-
fdence OF the men who so lately carried Mary
land nnl Delaware and they speak iu the
Warmest terms Of his ability, energy, and patriot
ism To further this arrat cement, Gen. b. Tyler
of Connecticut has declined in favor Of Coont
d, Piatt, The President and Secretary listen favor
ably, but troubled about the question of ranl
CHRISTMAS Day Christmas day passed of
without any unusual occurrence. The day was
clear, bright aud beautiful though quite cold. -
Our streets were tbrOuged with people from
morning until night Our Stores were crowded
"a aud the merchants enjoyed a rich harvest
~ Everything passed off in merry manner, aut
~ the festivities of the day will long be remember
Of cd by many with feelings OF joy and delight.
ty FRsTlvAL.-On Thursday evening last, th,
y teachers Of the Trinity Protestant Epscopa
Church Sabbath School, provided very hand
some festival for the little ones under thei
charge The School Room was tastelully trim
va cd with evergreens, and each scholar waS givei
ss bonntiful supply of sweet meats, &c. Tn
of children spent an hour or two in au Agreeable
IN manner, and returned home with an abundane
py of good things, highly delighted with th
In festival
IL BouNTiEs TO De STorpED.--A law has bee
or passed to the effect that no bounties (excep
- such are now provided by law shall be pal
or to persons enlisted after the fifth of Januar
in next. The only bounty provided by law, is til
rp one hundred dollars authorized by act of Con
CHI gress promulgated in General Order numbc
p flty-ninc, series Of Eighteen hundred and Sixty
- Three, from the Adjuiant Generals Office "A
w washington. IuOse oi our yOnng men there
A fore, VIM desire to avail themselves of the larg
M bounty offered to join the Fourth Delawar
rs Regiment must act promptly, ny but few day
u will capse before the expiration Of the time
Of HANDSOME TEsTIMoNIALs-On Christine
- morning, the Rev William Altman, Pastor
w the Hanover Street Presbyterian Church,
re this city, received an envelope containing ii
st. handsome sum Of $3.50, in greenbacks. On Ii
ia came morning, the Rev. J. LeasOn Hood Asst
x TINT Minister Of st Andrews Protestant Episc
DIV pal Church, in this city, was the recipient of
ty- envelope containing 500. These geutlemc
la are Jealous laborers in the great vineyard
by the Lord, and these handsome testimonial
to show that their services 10 behalf of IL
rev principles Of christianity are fully appreciate
ne. by the members of their respective cungrega
ev tious.
re- CHRISTMAS DiNNER-0n Christmas day,
-, lumptuous entertainment was given to the wivo
me widows and children of our brave volunteers,
IN the City Hall. Several large tables were Sc
o o which fairly grOaued beneath the weight of I'll
cir good things OF the season. About five hundre
up persons partook of the bountiful repast pre-
ION pared for them, and hilarity aud joy seemed
an pervnde the assemblage. Much credit is due
urt Mr. Eli Cr0gier for getting this splendid fens
ave aud he will be remembered with gratitude /
mt our brave sons absent in the strife Tor freedom
gu and thanked by every true patriot in OF
zen State. This act on his part has done much
fp' render the Christmas Of 1868 one Of pleasure
nc rather than sadness TO the wives and children
Gu the gallant men who are fighting our country
ley battles.
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TnE Lawyers SPcRET II. b. Peterson
or | brothers.. phiiadelphia have iust nnhisbad