Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


Sabbath Schools connected with the Hanover
Street Presbyterian church, was held III thut
church Oh last Thursday evening. The weather
was somewhat unproptIous, snow having com
menced to fall about the time of the assembling .
Of the schools. But this did not prevent the
bright eyed little boys aud girls from being pre-
sent tn ealze their long cherished anticipati0ns
ot the promised holiday festival. The olassts
were full, aud at early hour a large portion Of
the body Of the church was filled with scholars
and visitors awaiting the announcement Of the
time for the exercises to begin. Presently the
opening chorus broke the Stiffness and 1--WE come
With Songs to Greet You," was sung with much
spirit. After this Prayer was offered by the
Pastor OF the Church, which was followed by
another well sung song, "fhe Heavenly Home"
Next came an address, by Rev. MIR. Altman, to
the children. Among other things, he stated
that the school had been in existence forty-nlue
years and WIS, perhaps, the oldest Sunday
School organization 10 the State lie gave sOme
interesting "reminiscences Of its early history
aud progress. When he concluded, mother sOug
THE Voice of Jesus, was sung, after which
the Rev. MIR. Dickerson, Of the Second Baptist
Church Of this city, said IL few words to the
children which were listened to with much atten-
ton. The beautiful hymn Welcome Home
was then sung in happy style, and was followed
by the Benedction by the Pastor Of the church.
The exercises in the church being closed,
Samuel Floyd, Esq, the superintendent Of the
school stated in few remarks decidedly accep-
table IL the scholars That the teachers and fren0s
OF the school had provided an entertainment
Of another character which was spread in the
Lecture room below, anu to which he in
viied not only the scholars but all the young
people of the congregation present, as well ny
the parents add friends If the children. The
invited guests at once repaired, in good Order to
the Lecture Room, where fuiry soeue Of beauty
astonished them. There were four Christmas
trees well filled with all the fruits aud sweetmeats
OF the season. Lighted candles were interspersed
among the evergreen fesioonng, and gave 10 the
scene a gay aud brilliant aspect. Happy hearts
indeed were in the crowd of little ones that
pressed up to witness the numerous decorations
upon the trees GU that occasion, and many a
youthful eye sparkled with delight aud Joy in the
crowd. After short time tpent in examining
the varieties Of good things before them the
children were all presented with portion OF
the sweatmeuts from the trees, and every one
, went home with little package containing the
substantial evdence that kriss Krinele though
he may have been little late ia comipg-had
. not forgotten them.
Ibe teaohers-and particularly Mr.. Floyd the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES much pinise for their
efforts ~ thus providing 30 bOuntful repast for
the dear little children under their charge, and
doubtless real re in the appreciation the schol.
$ nrs aud their filends-a feeling OF qualification
that their labors have resulted in success
y TINS VOLUNTEERS IN CouSolL.-A At a meeting
II of the city Council held Oh Thursday evening
n last, On motion, Mr.. Stotseuburg was permitted
to address the Council lie stated that he re.
: presented committee appointed at meeting OF
e the clti2e1s, to ask the Council to make an M
= propratiou to assist in supporting the wives and
d, children of the volunteers IN the Delaware repi
mens. Last year there were over STA 900 dis.
l. bursed by the citizens, but thus far nothing hns
d been done this year. Il seemed fair that Coun-
it Gil should make an appropriation and let tht
. burden fall on the entire population instead Of
on few generous citizens. 1t was intended
also TO make M application to the Lepislatur,
Tor an appropriation. Something mus; be don,
or persons may die from hunger or cold
The ordinance appropratiug $50, 1850 for III,
reur 1864 was taken up
Mr.. Pierce moved the increase Of the Rupr0
priaton for miscellaneous expenses from SlOOOt
= 10 $4,000 in order that $4,000 may be approprl
ated 10 aid the families Of volunteers ia ID,
II army tie made quite an eloquent and patriot,
speech IN favor Of the ptnE o,iuon and when h,
~ concluded Mr. Duncan warmly seconded hi,
motor, saying the object was worthy one, AT,
q no good citizen should object to it,
y Mr.. Homer said he thought the movement wa
~ not warranted by the cbarer Of tue city and l.,
IL tax than to tnEs sny iR aa tie J amount of BIZ
the city and increase the burdens OF the to,
re- payers. 1t was true that he had voted for a
III appropriation of $4,000 gear or two ago, bu
= that was an extraordinary occasion
IL MIR. Duncan stated that the Levy Court hn
rs placed $4,000 at the disposal If the Trustee
I Of the Poor.
r. Messrs Chandler also made few pertincn
IS, remarks in favor OF tue increase of the appro
u pIiation and On tie vote being taken the uereas
H. was ordered.
il SuBsoRlrIIoS CONCERT The first grand In
~ strumental Subscription Concert, under III
direction of Carl Seniz, will be given in III
h, Wilmington Institute Hall, on Thursday evenin
ct next This distinguished artistic will be assittt
i'll by the celebrated Germania Orchestra Of Phil,
It, dclphia. and corps Of eminent Solo Perform
10 ers. The programme contains some of the bpl
se and most popular pieces of the day, aud III
nd performers occupy front rank in the profession
lis An entertainment may be expected, worth
al OF the patronage Of all who have taste ia
music. We hope that our citizens will eAten
its to the gentleman, who has charge Of these c.
zee certs, such greeting as will warrant him
ed giving other entertainments in our city lutu
IRE the present concert season. There is nothing
the performances calculated TO vitate and de
m b0se the mind of our young, like most Of III
re low, vulgar travelling humbugs which pay lis
,st visit occasionally; hut on the other hahd the
he ~ Itllut lhstes anu lnlpuft
ey strnetion to the amateur performer. The piec,
m. selected are those most difficult 10 perform an
EN- at the same time such compositions as all d,
Is, light to hear rendered, and consequently ne
ok beginners are afforded opportunity Of acqni
OIL. ibg perfect knowledge of them from tho,
to whose skill as musicians eminentiy fit them
of give il. We bespeak for them a crowded Inns
on the occasion. The agent, will be at the NJ,
Mt. sic Store of Mr., Harper, on Wednesday M
he Thursday to receive subscriptions.
le' THE BRANDYwiNE WArER.-we nre author;
u ed to say that the report OF the proceedings
." the last meeting of Council in the Delaware r
" publican Of the llth, is erroneous in including
'u' the statement said to have been made by NJ
ns Pusey and cOneurred in by the city Solcito
~ the qualification that "if the water was prt
ray nounced injurious to health" Jessub
81, Moore would cease pouring into the Brand
ne wine materials used in the manufacture of pane
The statement in Council was, that Jessun
M Moore had determined to discontinue tbI
practice whether the water was affected by il
IL not and at all events, either by evaporating tho
he materials at the mills Mt Rockland or by remo
ise ing the works in which they are used And OF
ue or the other Of these plans will we are inform,
'us be carried out as soon MS practicable.
U. 3. 20 Bonds n. r. Robinson ca IN
il, Of 4th and Market Ss., agents for Delaware gi
eco notice to all persons who wish to secure ii
on above bonds at par they will have to hurry
50 their subscriptions. 1t 10 understood that le
le- than S46,OOO,OO of this loan remains unso
ct, aud the New York papers Of Friday report
n- rumor that u combination of capitalists has be,
formed Tor the purpose Of taking the balapo
on provided Secretary Chase will allow the PAYNE
ur TO be made in instruments, under the idea Nm
e. when 1t is all absorbed, the Coupon bonds W
70. command n premium of to per cent. perso,
rs, who wish to secure the bonds at the time of su