Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

AksivERsARr CRLnnRATIoH.-The U. States
Christian Commission, whose efficient work in |
tent and field, Ia administering to the comfort
snl alternating the suiferings OF our soldiers,
calculated Its second anniversary at the Acade-
my If Music in Philadelphia. on Thursday even
ing last. Addresses were delivered by Bishop
james, Rev WIN. J. II Taylor. and Rev. e. n.
kirk, and others. A number OF letters we're read,
among which was tho following from Admiral
Dupont;
LoUuAHs SEAu wiLMis0roH, Del, Jan. 0,
iS6i-My Dear Sir-I have the pleasure to ac-
knOwleuge your communication Of the 9th inst,
informing me that l bad been recently selected
~ the Executive Committee Of the United States
Christian Commission TO represent the navy at
the approaching anniversary Of the organization.
have followed with deep interest the work Of
the Christian Commission DUNG this Rebellion
IA work worthy Of the Chairman AMI Of its
Other active members, and hope it will not be
considered as any Jiminution Of this interest on
my part that am compelled to decline the
gratifying invitation now extended 10 me.
Will you do me the favor to present my thanks
to the Executive Committee, with my heartfelt
wishes fir the success of their most laudable en-
deayors which have already done so much good,
an which l shall deem It a privilege to promote.
Believe me, dear sir, yours, most truly,
S. +, DUPONT
| GEO II. stuart, ESQ, Chairman Christian
Commission, Philadelphia,
wAbM WEATHER AND ITS ETrEcrs. Many
people especially ladies, complain at this season
of the year OF general weakness or debility. The
use Of Speef's Sambuci wine prevent this. The
wine is said 10 have a most wonderful fleet in
giving strength, Vigor and tone to the whole sys-
TEN it is extensively used by ladies nursing or
about to nurse infants The wine is not manu-
featured article, as no water, sugar or liQuOr is
added to it. II is no patent medicine or cordial
humhug but Is a superior wine Of the Portugal
Sambuco, cultivated by Alfred speer, in this
country pure old unaduiffYd.ed rcine, nothing
moro nor less. Mr. Speer has leen supplying
hospitals with his vino for three years past, not
venturing to Introduce it into the lfket general
ly uuill he had accumulated y stock of sixty
thousand bottles, four years old, with which he
Is now supplying only first. class druggists in u
few cities. Parties from London aud Paris order
il, approaching it above French wines 1t i:
said to be unsurpassed for summer complaints
aud for weakly persons Our druggists hav,
obtained some direct from MIR. Speer. The price
is low for 30 excellent wine, and every family
should have d bottle In the house Philadelphia
Press.
tbs MfAsNA AND Foul YAPouRs GEEERATEI
BY THE HOT Sun will be far more deadly to out
Volunteers than the enemys bayonets. In thu
Indian and Crimean campaigns, HOLLOWAY:
PILLS were used in enormous quantities. The
kept the troops in perfect health. Only q
ceuls per box. Soldiers supply yourselves. III
CoUOus AND CoLDs Those who nre suffering
from Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat
&C., should try "Bropns Bronchial 7foches"
: simple remedy which has relieved thousands
Q and which Is in almost every case eifeciual,