Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-05
LOCAL ArrArRs.

until Friday afternoon, when they again took up
their line Of march for Washington. They are
= fine looking body Of men; most Of the horses
are in fDe condition, and the Regiment will
render good service 10 the Government, in the
great struggle for Liberty The uniform of the
men is quite gay and fiashy, and they presented
very handsome appearance. As they passed
through our city, all along the route the side
walks, and doors and windows of the houses,
we're lined with ladies and gentlemen, who
cheered them on their way by loud huzzas, wav
ing OF handkerchiefe flags, SC, and presenting
them with boquets Of flowers The bell Of the
City Hall was rung, and altogether 1t was just
such reception as a loyal people should besluw
upon our country's brave defenders. An impor
tant feature was Miss Morrison, s'the daughter
Of the Regiment" who accompanies her fath, r,
the Colonel, to the scene of carnage. She rode
on splendid charger in tue front rsnk, sup
ported on either side by the field Auil stat officers
She was dressed in NJ at riding habit, trimmed
with gold bullion; a dark hat, and wore u small
black veil. She is good looking, with splendid
head Of black curly hair, hanging in rich clusters
over her shoulders. The Regiment is accom-
panied by fell corps of trumpeters. They are
also provided with ample means Of trausporta-
tiOn, and the long train Of wagons followed in
the rear Of the Regiment attended by guard.
They appeared to be in excellent spirits.
This Regiment went as far as Newport on
Friday night, where they encamped. During
the night large number Of the men deserted
which detained the Regiment until yestei lay
morning, when they took their departure. A
guard was sent to this city, which was success
ful in Rrrestng several of the deserters but most
Of them got off. We learn that gentleman
coming iuto Wilmington on Sunday morning.
found several uniforms in the edge Of ''Foly
woods" where their owners had divested them
selves Of 1t, and put on citizens clothes.
WgsLErsE FEMALE CoLLEas, wILaxaros,
DELAwARR.-The Methodist ssys:-An interest.
ing meeting of the friends Of this Institution
was held in the college Hall, on Friday evening,
March 18th, to adopt measures for paying of its
Hoatpg debt. John whiteman, Esq, Of phila-
dtlphia, presided; Rev. Drs f. llodgson and
Charles Cooke were appointed vice presidents,
and +. A. Ellis. ESQ.,, VI Elkton, Md, acted w
secretary. Geo. W. Sparks, Esq, of the Board
Of Trustees, read a report of the condition aud
prospects of the college, which presented the
gratifying fact that this institution has passed
safely through the trials to which, in the dis
tuihed condition Of the country during several
years past, all unendowed colleges have been
subjected, and that prospects of greatly inoreas
ing prosperity and usefulness are opening before
II, II has al efficient Faculty, a steadily in-
ereaslng patronage, and growing reputation.
II stands in the front rank Of Female Colleges
10 view Of the failure uf several kindred nsii-
tuiions along the border, so we'll established an
institution as tue Wesleyan Female College in
that region, is at the present juneture of espe
cial interest and value 10 Methodism. These
considerations have suggested the Importance Of
at once dischnrging the floating debt, so as TO
relieve the college Of all embarrassment place
il on firm financial basis, and remove all obsta.
eles to its future success. Tho trustees there
fore. appeal 10 the friends Of education, and es-
peeially 10 Methodist laymen, for contributions
to raise $4,000.
The meeting was well attended and the appeal
OF the trustees heartily responded to- Appro-
priste addresses earnestly supporting the move
ment was made by Bishop Simpson, Rev. DR..
Hodgson, and Rev. DR.. franklin Moore. A re-
solution. offered on behalf Of the laymen pre-
sent hy VIM. G. Spencer, Esq, Of Germantown,
was adopted, cordially approving the efforts Of
the trustees, and psdging 10 it the sympathy
and cooperation of the laymen of the church
within the Philadelphia Conference. Resolu-
tions were also offered by DR.. Moore and Rev. c,
!. Thompson, on behalf Of the preachers, ex-
pressive Of their high estimate of the merits and
value OF the college, and commanding il to the
patronage OF Methodist parents. proposal was
then made to begin at this meeting the effort to
raise the required sum, and It was responded to
by subscriptions to the amount of S407G. For
"a
ing Of the friends Of the college will be held at
an early day in Philadelphia, for which presi.
dent Wilson and Messrs. Whitemnn and Spencer
we're appointed to make arrangements. 1t is
greatly to be hoped that this commendable en-
torprise, so favorably begun, viii soon be crown
ed with complete success.
School ELECTION. election for members
Of the Board of Education, took place on Satur-
day afternoon last. No election was held 10 the
Second and Fifth Wards, the following was the
reeult:-
First Ward-wesey Talley, received 81 votes I;
Richard X. Jones, received votes; j. W. Bir.
re, received vote.
Third Ward.-Rev. James S. Dickersou, re-
ceived 40 votes; Thomas Roberts, received 3S
votes; II. H. j. Naif, received vote
Fourth Ward.-Dr. j. F. Wilson, received 5S
votes; John II, Adams, received 4S votes.
Three members are to be ,eleetea ,ff4lQ ne
Second Ward, and fhrne iaii " flffh ~ a. ~
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lsllb Abos ~ CAB W III HI branches.
4 tfS VIII FtHpt dH hand a large fld well-made
'EtBek'o OF Clothing of the latest Styles together
with Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, and gentle
mems furnishing goods generally. He will also
| give particular attention TO customer work He
has had twelve years experience 10 the business.
and fiaters himself that he can give satisfaction
We commend him to the public, as well worthy
Of patronage.
PosTPoaED.-We are requested to say that on
account Of public duties rendering the presence
OF the speakers impossible, the public anniyer.
sary meeting Of the "HOme for Ftiendless Child
rem" will not be held on Tuesday evening, the
9th OF April, as advertised. 1t will be held at
an early day, of which due notice viii be given.
Day GOoDs AND TRIMMINGS. MIA. Pyle.
has taken the store, No. 300 East Seventh street
formerly occupied by D. ErVng, where she will
keep constantly on hand an excellent assortment
Of all kinds of Trimmings. ready made Shirts,
&c,Wheh she will dispose Of on the most reason
able terms. She also gives particular attention
TO dress-makng in all its branches, and also the
making OF Clothes for children. We would re-
commend her to the ladies, as we'll worthy of
their patronage.
SALES OF rnE LovERINo PROPERTY. The viii.
Nnington Ciiy Railway Company has purchased
OF william Tatnall, a lot at the corner OF Delo.
100000. f''' '''
Harlan Hollingsworth Co., have purchased
sqnare OF James L. Devon, Jr., for $i500.OO.
william Tatnall, has purchased lot of VIM.
Alkln' al the North -easiery corner OF Delaware
Avenue and Riddles Road.
NATIONAL BAsR.-We are informed that the
"First National Bank of Wilmington" was ac-
cepted last Thursday, with capital of $IOO. =
o0O. 1t will go into operation about the Let Of
May. -'' u
TRIMMINGS, Sc.-Mrs. Luif informs the Ia
dies Of Wilmington and vicinity, that she has not
removed, but still remains at the old stand M
LOG West Seventh street, In this citv sha 10,