Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-12
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
EPiTOag OF BUSINESS AND PERsOHAL INTEL
nokNcs.-A new Methodist Episcopal Church is
nma to be- erected ii M'diei9wH, Del.
Juhu Smith pa- sold his farm OF ITO acres IN
New Cnsilc llund Q / Tor Tl9 $50 to Georse "
Mo,rlson.
Robert b. llicss, has pufchRscd four acres OF
land from VIM, Gibbons, IN New Castle Hundred,
for $ll.OO.
WIN. bright has sold for Tatnall & Lea, three
story brick store aud dwelling, on Front street,
near West for Sl775 lie has also sold for
Josiah S. Mccall, a three story frame dwelling,
in Wollqsteu street, above Seventh, To Isaac G.
Price Tor 5000
Eli Jones, of Company b, Third Delaware, has
been returned to duty from the General Hospital
at Anlopolis, MD
The special cOurt-mafti0l in session in Balti-
more, WAS occupied on Monday with the case Of
Major ~ B. Knight, OF the 1st Delaware Caval
~, charged with violation of article l,0l7 Of
tue revised army regulations OF 1861 by disobe-
dence of orders. X. Lyons Rudgers Esq Of
that city, appears COUNSEL for Major knight
Ex-Judge William L. Marshall is the judge ut
yOcate.
On Monday last, Coroner Zebley heli m in
quest over the body OF female infant found on
the farm Of John Tatum, ON the Lancaster Turn
pike. 1t was picked up by dog that was fol-
lowing MIR. TAtum's son. A jury was summoned
who Investigated the matter, when they returned
verdict that il died from neglect aud exposure
Tue Rev. Mr.. Lyford preached At Dover on
Sunday last. lle presented tue claims of the
Christian Commission to his congregation, after
which collection was taken, and q handsome
sum realized. lie also spoke at Smyrna Ell We'd
nesday evening" after which the people gave him
u collection worthy Of the cause.
Ohyet Chapel, n mission Chapel recently erec-
ted in the First Ward, between the Lancaster
aud Newport turnPikes under the auspices OF the
Hanover street Presbyterian Church, was dei.
cuted on Sunday afternoon last. A large nuul-
Der wero in attendance. The Rev. Mr.. Dickcr
son, Rev. MIR. Akman, aud Rev. Mr.. Cam. took
part in the exercises, which were very interest-
ing. 1t is a neat little edifce, aud reflects much
credit on those concerned in It's building.
The merchants of New Castle have resolved to
close their stores at O'Clock in the evening.
| Samuel Allen will sell Rt public sale, on The
2Gth inst, on the farm of David Eastbutn. Red
mills, Mill Greek Hundred, a quantity of Stock
and farming utensils.
The U. S. CHRISTIAN CONMlssI0N-A LARGE
AND ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING In accordance
with previous announcement, q large meeting of
the citizens on behalf OF the United States
Hail. on Tuesday evening last. The saloon was
filled to its utmost capacity with cur citizcns,
among whom were goOdy number Of our Pat =
riotc ladies' The meeting was gotten up
under the auspices OF the ministers Of tee various
denominations, and was q complete succes8.-
The gentlemen who have embarked in this great
and glorious mission have undertaken II noble
work, and should receive all tho aid and encour-
agement it is possible to bestow, from those who
feel an interest in the physical and spiritual well
fare Of the soldiers, in the hospitals, the camp
and the field. With q seh-sacrifcing spirit the
agents Of the Commission have left their homes,
aud may be found i'll every part of the field Of
strife, enduring harlships, and priyatons, that
they may administer temporal and spiritual
comfort To our vast armies OF brave Union Vol.
unteers, Our citizens at home should express
their appreciation OF their labOrs In a substantial
I manner, aud should give them all the influence
they possess TO sustain them in their praiseWor-
1 thy forts TO ditfuse Christianity among our
| noble soldiers. We rejoice that this public de-
mUnstTation has been marked with SO much
favor. 1t augurs well for the future, and may
We not hope, that it is the beginning of a new
era, in the cause of chrisianiziug the men who
are fighting our battles. It is true the Church
has done much already in this direction, but we
look for still greater results from this united cf
fort IN public capacity.
The meeting was organized at balf-past seven
O'Clock, by the Rev Mr. Stevenson, Pastor Of
St Paul's NJ. E. Church, on whose motion, the
Hon. Willard Hall, was appointed President
! The organization being effected the Rev. VIM.
| Aikman, Pastor Of tho lianUver Street, presby-
terian Church, addressed the Throue OF Grace in
feryid manner, returning thanks TO God for his
manifestations of favor, invoking his blessing on
the glorious work Of the Christian Commission,
and beseeohiug Him To look in mercy upon ouI
country, and give us an honorable peace.
Rt. Rev. Alfred Lee, Bishop of the Diocese oi
Delaware, Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
in his usual earnest aud able manner, commended
the object Of the Christian Commission to the
audience, paying glowing tribute to the SELF
sacrificing spirit Of the noble men who have un-
dertaken the task of caring for the volunteers
aud looking after their eternal welfare. lie
concluded with an earnest appeal to the people
to lend their aid to the Christian Commission
that they may be able to relieve the wants of th,
brave men who are engaged in the great strug
gle for Union aud liberty, and are npholling tut
honor Of the nation.
The Rev. Charles p. Lyford, an able and elo
quent advocate of the cause, was then introduced
and for upwards OF an hour, enchained the at
tentiOn Of the auditory, in speech replete witt
graphic descriptions Of the suheTings of GU
brave soldiers He stated that the volunteers ar
seek with ayidity reading matter, OF spr
itual chara ,ter. He illustrated his remark
with many touching incidents Of the power ex-
erted by the agents Of the Christian COmmis
sion and the men in bringing them to a knowl
edge VI the merits of the Redeemer. lie reatel
instances Of men being engaged in playini
cards, and committing other evil practices, ant
apparently entirely engrOssed 10 their games
regardless Of the fact that it was the Sabbat
L. d,,IH a. a.
come along, and speak a few words TO them, ant
they will give up their cards. and listen atten
lively TO the "wordJ Of life" The instances ar
= innulnerable where men have been approaches
under these circumstances, and converted
TO God. He also said that they distribute book
Of a sacred character adapted TO the wants of th
soldiers, and that the agents have met with ire
quent instances Of soldiers being converted b.
their agency. But these men are not only caret
: for spiritually but temporarily. The agents as
sist In dressing the wounds Of those stricke
down on the field of strife, provide them witt
clothing and perform other kindly offices, calle
for by their condition. When the clamp 0
life, is expiring those in the employ OF tn
Christian Commission, like ministering angels
are by their side, to receive their last request
and any little keepsake that they may desir
to return to loved ones at home. They write let
tiers telling of the fate of fathers, sous and Oh
JecIs OF tender regard, and transmit them to thei
friends. Tie peroration Of Mr.. Lyford's beau
tlful address, was an earnest appeal iu behalf o
the Christian Commission, urging all to sustain
the government in its efforts to crush out Treason
aud rebellion audpreseIve our free Republic, b,
sustaining her Christian men, He was listened
to throughout, with marked attention. and
chord was touched in the hearts Of all present
which aroused feelings worthy of patriot,
people.
|, George II. Stuart, Chairman of the Commits
sion, was then introduced and enthusiasts
caly greeted He paid glorious tribute to oul
little State, for its unfinching devotion to the