Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-19
WILLIAM CANDY

WILLIAM CANDY.
! liie34 vicE PRfslDsSTs,
Frat Wdrd-Johu II. Graham.
Second Ward-saml. Biddle.
Third Kard-James Wooley.
Fourth RdrdA-JOhn P. MsLesr
FIFTH Ward-J ohm W. Hawkins
Steretary-S. nj. Harrington, jr.
Treasurer Edward 4. Taylor.
RxRcuTIVE COMMITTEE.
First Fdrd-Geo. s. Hagany, Alex. Chandler
David WoolmAn.
Second Ward-Geo. II. Walter, John V. Chris
ty, Thomas Titus.
Third Wdrd-Thos. Harvey, John Burnett
Jos. d. Piersou.
Fourth Wdrd-D. Lammoi, jr., r Quigley
Allen Smith.
Fyth Rard-JOS. NJ. Pusey, Joseph Flanagan
Edmund Provost.
A vote Of thanks was unanimously rendered ID
the retiring President, Dr. Vaughan, when OF
notion the meeting adjourned.
AHSIvRRsARI OF TUE HONE. The frat ami
versary OF the "Home for Friendlesa Children, -
was celebrated at the Hall Of the Wilmington
Institute, on Thursday evening lust, and was an
occasion sf much interest to tho friends of that
noble object. At eight O'Clock, the little chill
dren under this charge entered, attended by the
superintendents and Board Of Managers, and
took seats on the platform which bad been pro.
vided for them. They were neatly and com.
tOriably attired, cheerful and happy in their
demeanor and presented every indication neces
sary to prove that the Home lie an institution
calculated to effect much good towards a class
| who would otherwise be exposed to the tenptn-
iiOu aud danger, of falling into vices which would
disqualify them for career of usefulness on
earth and the realities of eternity. The au
dIence was composed OF some Of our best citizens
aud was very large.
The meeting was called to order by Disbop
Lee, who announced that His Excellency, Gov.
Cannon, would preside. The Governor took The
chair amid loud applause.
The Rev. George f. Wiswell, Pastor Of the
Central Presbyterian Church, then addressed the
Throne Of Grace, ferYently invoking God 10 look
with divine favor on the noble mission under
taken to establish Home for the friendless and
destitute children in our midst, and on great
and good objects everywhere.
The children then sang in fine style, accom-
panied with music from the melodeon, several
beautiful songs, among which was the spirit
stirring nationsl hymn, "My Country 'Iis
OF thee" The little ones gave evidence by
the manner in which they rendered this part Of
the exercises, that those having them in charge.
had lubOred zealousy and faithfully 10 promote
their welfare, and judging by the proficiency
they exhibited in singing, many Of them possess
1 Chpuplt ut mental culture, which vii
fit them for usefulness 10 life.
William s. llilles, Secretary, read the report
Of the Board Of Trustees, and also the report Of
the Treasurer, VIM. II. Billany. These reports
showed that the institution has been highly sue.
cessiul, and that our citizens have generously
contributed enough TO meet all the liabilities ia.
CURED, during the past year, and leave a surplus
in the Treasury. The appeat ns for admission
to the Home, are numerous, and they have not
room to accommodate the applicants. They
made an earnest appeal during the year for q
sum sufficient to warrant them in purchasing
land somewhere near our city, and build house
commensurate with the demands made upon
them. The response made, though quite liberal
was not equal to the sum required, and the
Board are compelled to content themselves with
their present location until such time as they
shall be able to erect house better adapted to
their wants. They felicitate themselves, how
ever, on the hope that in a short time they will
Do able to accomplish their purpose 1t is GER
tainly noble object, and eommends itself
strongly to every true philanthropist in the State
and We hope that during the present year. the
people,-with that spirit of liberality in objects
Of mercy and charity, for which they are SO just
ly noted-will bouuteOusly bestow upon the
managers Of the Home a sum ADEQUATE TO erect A
house which will be an ornament to the State
aud at the same time monument to their honor
The Rev. Mr.. Aikmau, read the annual report
OF the Board OF Lady managers The report
showed that during the past year IS children
have been admitted to the Home, 90 of whom
have been returned to their parents II provided
with homes at service; adopted absoonded
and az sti remain OF this number az were
children Of soldiers, in the service OF their coun-
try, whose mothers are addicted To the use Of
intoxicating liquors. or other vices, or have died
since their husbands departure. The report
also detailed the manner in which many of the
children were brought 10 the Home, exhibiting
n degree Of deprayity, truly lamentable. In one
instance the child who is quite promising, never
E had home, its mother being a depraved wretch,
who has lived for many years on the town. sleep.
ing in barns and spending her time in idleness
and debauchery. The ladies express the hops
that they will be able to welcome their friends 10
5 their new Home on the occasion of their next
anniversary, with ample room to accommodate
, all who may favor them with their attendance.
8 IL concluded with strong appeal to the public
to sustain them in their charitable mission.
Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Wm
e Alkman, and the Rev. james s. Dckersou, pre
senting the claims of the institution to the sup
Z, port OF the public, on the score of economy. NH
lauthropy, benevolence and Christianity. Mr
. Dlckerson in the course of his remarks stnted
. that he held in bis hand a letter from Admiral
, Dupont, In which he regretted his inability Ia
. be present on the occasion, but enclosed a ohecL
for 500.
d Bishop Lee in few brief remarks stated thai
. he deemed it advisable that the audience should
/ give expression TO their sentiments in reenrd II
the utility Of the Institution. The audience ,her
unanimously declared as their judgment that tbe
n Institution is in every way worthy Of generous
r support and should succeed.
b The Do1ology was then sung. The Benedio.
e ton pronounced by Bishop Lee. A number nj
the clergy were on the stand during the exer-
r Gises.
9 Altogether it was an interesting anniversary.
q and will be long remembered with pleasure bv
all who were present.
, PATEsT GRANTkD-A patent was granted last
week, to William G. A. Bonville, Of Dover Del.
aware, for improvements in Lamps.
CEcIL COUNTY MATTERS We copv tia fol,o,v
ing items from the Cecil Wing, of Saturday -
ELKToN's DONATION no rnE CualsTIAN Co,-
MISSION AND SANITARY STATE FAIR,-Tbe nro
ceeds Of the Festival and Tableaux at Elk,on
for the benefit Of the sick and wounded soldiers
, was nearly $500. After all expenses were de-
ducted the net amount s $3.50, which has been
forwarded to Baltimore as ElktOn's mite 10 thi,
noble phiian,hropic purpose
INSTITUTION OF A Couscn. The ofieors of III,
StaieCouncil of Maryland o. U. A. M. instituted
new Council Of the Order at Cherry Hill. on
Thursday night last, called 'Cherry Hill Couu-
Gil No. TO-" This promises 10 be large and
prosperous Council II is an offshoot from Good
Intent Council, of this town.
Hon TIDE-The tide rose to an extraordinary
height on Saturday night and Sunday morning
last--eubmerging, completely the marsh, and
extending on shore much farther4han usual II
did no damage, however, that we heard of.
TOOK THEIR DEPARTURE.-A number of soldiers
belonging to Company c, Second Delaware Regi.
ment, who came home to vote at the recent