Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
HHADauARrERs.
Distriet Of DelaWdre,
WILMIsoToN, April Alb, 1864.
GENERAL oaDEas. |

GENERAL oaDEas.
No |.
I. In obedience to General Orders No 81.
Head Quarters Middle partment 9Th Army
Corps assume command OF the DisrRlOr or
DELAWARE
?. All reports aud returns required by existing
orders aud the General regulations Of the Army
Of the United States, will be made by the troops
at and in the vicinity of Wilmington to Major
post, by all other troops 10 the District direct 10
the Assistant Adjutant 0euertl At these Head
Quarters.
8. Lieut.. John Iuidskoper, 15Oth Regiment
penna, Vols is announced as Aid de Camp aud
Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
joins X. KENLY,
apo st. Brig. oenl. Vols.
RECEPTION OF Hon. 0RoRoR TnoMrsoN.-A
large audience assembled at the Institute Hall,
on Friday evening last, to listen to the famous
orator Of England, the Hon. Geo. ThUmpson.-
Al eight o'clock the distinguished speaker made
bis appearance on the stand, and was greeted
with applause. Thomas Garrett, then intro
duced Oliver Johnson, who gave an interesting
history of Mr.. Thompson's efforts in the great
cause Of human liberty and democratic free
dom. The Rev. William Aikman, then intro
duoed Mr.. Thompson. He thanked the audience
for the iiattering reception they bad given him.
He then spoke of the great change, which has
taken place in the sentiments Of the people in
relation to Slavery, since his first visit to Amerl-
ca. Then he was banished from our shores,
because he advocated liberty, and denounced
Slavery as wrong. Now, he was every where
received with open arms, and his course had
been marked by ovatiOns OF the most crafty ing
character. He then discussed the subject OF
liberty at length, showing that freedom is mans
natural right. He dilate on the noble spectacle
that the United States to-day, presented to the
world in the cause Of freedom, aud said tue day
would come, aud was not far distant when our
people, would be thankful that the friends of the
abolition of Slavery so steadily adhered to their
principles, until the monster OF iniquitY is
blotted out. lie remarked that the whole
work is not fully accomplished but the
foundation is laid, the whole edi6ce is rising in
grandeur, and the glad day Is near at hand when
the top-stones shall be placed in Its piunacles
and domes, amid the jubilation, not ony Of the
redeemed race, but the plAudits of every free
nation throughout the world The eloquent
orator was listened to throughout, with marke
attention and his sentiments were greeted with
applause. Truly, has there been a change in
public sentiment in our city. We recolect that
but very few years ago, had Mr. Thompson
attempted to deliver an address 10 Wilmington,
greeted at least with insults and coRtumely, it
no, maltreated; now he ia received by large
aud Intelligent audience composed Of our best
citizens who applauded the noble sentiments he
enunoiated Slavery is doomed in Delaware.
The people have Willed 1t, and this assembage
affords conclusive proof of the truth of the de-
claration. When be concluded 7. Clarkson Tay.
loI read the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
ResoLued, That we Welcome George Thompson
Of England again among us, with heartfelt I'D
miration for his lifelong service in the advocacy
OF universal aud impartial liberty to all men.
Resolped, That his late distinguished services
in the cause Of our country. by means of his
pen, his eloquent voice, his influence, his unsur-
passed energy in organizing the public continent
Of the masses in England, for the development
Of proper understanding of the great interests
imperiled by our national struggle, merits, AMI
receives our warmest thanks.
ResolVea, That his unwearied labors in Eng
land and elsewhere, to amslorate the condition
of the poor, the down trodden, the oppressed,
and the unrepresented, and to elevate them in
tue scale OF society, entile him to the commen-
dation Of all, who believe in the adoption oil Re-
publican Institutions for the government OF
mankind without reference to creed, color or
country.
The Recent SToRM.-The Peninsular News
in speaking Of the effects Of the recent storm in
that vicinity saya:-The reoeDt severe aud last
ing storm will be long remembered by persons in
this secuon OF country. Its effects have been
nearly as harmful as those OF the great storm Of
1864. The prevalence Of northeast winds drove
the water upon the beach, into the creeks and
inets. dashed vessel after vessel upon the coast,
and wrought sad havoc generally. Our last
issue contained list Of vessels cast away, and
we could, il we were acquainted with the names
Of those since beaohed and wrecked, swell the
list considerably. We await with considerable
anxiety news from the blOckading feet In our
immediate vicinity much damage has been done.
Farmers whose lands are situated in low districts
Will be compelled, In some instances, to replant
their potatoes and resoW their oats. The fruit
is nninJured Much concern was felt for the
stability Of the mill dams above us on the creek,
but 70 far they have stood firm. Farmers on the
immediate bay shore have had some difficulty in
saving their stock, aud no doubt, in spite of all
their efforts, many cattle and hogs have been
drowned. Thorn Point House, about seven miles
from Milford, occupied by Mr.. Robt b. Roberts,
was surrounded by water aud the family moved
up stairs in order to accommodate the cattle
which were placed in the bar room and parlor !;
oil the stables were washed down while the ca. .
tle we're in them, iDjuring one COW severely
The family OF MIR. Isaac Johnson residing on
what is known as Primrose Island, ia Milford
Neck, were taken from their house in boats
Along our wharves the effects of the storm ara
seen in the lessened size of the wood piles. and
in some places damaged the banks. If having
cellars fitted for spring houses is fashionable We
fashion.
ANXIOUS TO TAKE a RIDE.-On Sunday morn
ing last, DR.. White left his horse aud carriage
standing in front of his residence, at the oorner
OF Sixth and King streets, while lie entered bis
uwelllng' Daring his absence IL young man
somewhat under the influence Of ND whiakov
came along, jumped into the carriage. and drove
OIL When til Doctor came out for the pnroose of
going to see his patients, he discovered that his
carriage was gone, and Immediately went in mr.
suit. He succeeded in overtakinP him. and
handed the gentleman over to the police. He
was placed in the cells until he got sober and
we presume, will, in the future when he desires
to take ride, be careful to patrouize our livery
Stables and not appropriate private property.
GYMNAsTIo ExHIBITIoA.-A Grand Gymnastc
Exhibition for the benefit of the Great Cen,rol
Fair of the Sanitary Commission, will be given
at the Institute Hall, on Tuesday evening the
l9lh inst, on which occasion the pupils Of tbe
Wilmington Gymnasium Of Profs. Hiliebrand &
Lewis asslsled BY some Of the best gymnasts Of
ne shelr Institute in Philadelphia, will appear
This exhibition will no doubt be very interesting,
and will attract crowded audience. The BRO.
ceeds are TO be applied TO humane, cbristiau
and patriotic purpose, and We hope that the an
ticipations Of those who have been inatrumentat
in getting it up, will be fully realized, and tbat h
will nett them large sum.
BENEFIT or the IEDIAN MIssIoN.-A Fair for
the Benefit of the Indian Mission, under the aus
plces of the Trinity Sunday School, of the Pro-
tes'ant Episcopal Church, will commence at the
City Hall, on Tuesday, the 10Th inst. The nro,
Deeds derived FROM this fair are 10 be given "a,
the relief Of the Indians under the cara of lie
Rev J. Lloyd Breck, in Minnesota. This Mis-.