Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-05-12

u God to rest on you and your dear family
and that He may make you more useful and
more happy in your new field OF labor, than
you have been in the one that you are about
leaving.
Mr.. Aikman in the course Of his remarks
referred in pleasing terms to the labors Of the
Rev. Mr. Dickerson both as q minister OF the
Gospel and citizen, and expressed regret at the
loss which the community will sustain in his
removal from our city
AT the conclusion OF the exercises. the scholars
and teachers tbronged around the Rev. MIR.
Dickerson, 20 take leave Of him, and the unbidden
tear which gushed forth from many an eye,
testified the deep hold he has upon the Rffec-
tions of those 10 whom he has ministered,
spiritually, during the past four years He has
labored in the cause Of Christianity and Educa.
tion, with q zeal worthy of the cause. The
soldier has ever found in him a constant and
steadiast friend shnd whether in the camp or
hospital. or far away on the field Of strife, he
was ever ready to lend a le'ping hand to
mitigate his sorrows or relieve his wants. To
his agency our brave volunteers are indebted
for many comforts which served TO render them
happy even amid the tolls and cares Of the tented
held. We wish that his future life may be
attended with prosperity and happiness, and
that in the new field of his labors, he may meet
with abundant reward.
On Monday evening last, the Rev. James
). Diokerson repaired to the Second Bap-
tist Church, for the purpose Of afording his nu-
merous friends an opportunity OF taking leave OF
him. The church was thronged with ladies' and
gentlemen, and the scene at parting with their
Pastor was very affecting indeed. During the
evening the Female Bible Glass, Of the Sabbath
School, presented Mr.. Dokersoa a beautiful Sill
YER Pitcher. The Superintendent of the schools,
EaI
presiatiOn Of the worth Of the Reverend gentle.
man as a christian minister, friend Of the Sab
bath Schools aud fearless advocate of the princi-
pies Of human liberty, by tending him similar
present on behalf of himself and the schools The
gifts were accepted in an appropriate and feeling
address, during the delivery Of which many eyes
were filled with tears II is seldom that we
have ever witnessed the separation of Pastor
from his flock where the regret was go uni
versAl. Mr.. Dickerson left our city on Wednes-
day last.
PROCEEDINGS OF CouRr-The Court Of Oyer
and Termner and General Sessions Of the
Peace and Jail Delivery of New Castle County,
met at New Castle on Monday morning, at 10
o'clock.
Chief Justice Gilpin and Associate Judges
Wootten, Houston aud Wales we're on the bench
The Grand Jury was sworn in, Geo z. Tybout,
foreman.
Judge Wales delivered the charge of the
Court
The General Jurors were called and answered
to their names after which the following cases
were tried:
State u.s. Jacob Allen, for keeping disorderly
house in Iledgeville Higgins for State, Gordon
for defence. Verdict guilty. Court sentence
800 fine and two months Imprisonment.
Mr.. Bates moved committee he appointed tC
examine AIr. l.. c. Bird. Committee, Messrs
Rodney, Spruance and looth Adjourned till q
o'clock, afternoon. Committee on examination
Of Mr. Bird reported fayorsbly, and Mr.. Bird
was sworn in
State o. William Curlett-Assault with at
tempt to kill. Higgins for State, G. b. Rodney
for defence. Verdict not guilty. State Us WIN
Curlett, mol pros entered Adjourned till tel
O'Clock Tuesday morning.
TUESDAY MOREINu.
Court met at 10 O'Clock.
The Grand and General Juries were callet
and the Grand Jury retired to their chamter.
Rebecca j. Gale was arragned for the larcenl
Of fchickens. Plead guilty. The Court sentence,
her to pay restitution money, SS, on Saturda
next be whipped with . lashes, and sold for
term not exceeding years.
Julius Passeur was arIaigued for the larcen,
of IL guns from the United States. Plead no
guilty.
Application was made by the States AttOrne
for the admission Of Judge Augustus p. Haskili
late of the State Of New York. The application
was granted and the usual oath taken.
State u.s. Alexander Chambers Sarah Woods
Rebecca O'Donnell, Jane Read, Ellen Moore
Indicted for riot. Bayard for defendants, Hig
gins for State. After examining number &
witnesses, the Court instructed the jury I
acquit the defendants, on the ground thai III
State had failed to prove any tumultuou
assemblage or that any one person had beef
terrified.
The jury so returned the verdict.
State Us. VIM. Sparks, indicted for assault an
battery on John Farsons Bird for State. Tn
defendant addressed the jury in his own behalf
The Court stated that the case they were EN-
pannelled to try was charge of assault au
battery upon MIR. John Parsons by VIM. Spark,
The defendant had plead the fact that he ha
been tried by another tribunal. The Court state
the defendant had paid the penalty, and that
was their duty TO return O verdict Of not guilty
The verdict was 70 rendered.
Wednesday was taken up in the trial Of o0se
Of NO general imp yrta-ce.
The WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE The "Iris
Society, connected with the Wesleyan Fema
lectuRl and musical treat, on Thursday evening
May 4lh. The Hall was handsomely decorate
with flags, draped, in token Of respect for II
memory Of our martyr Chief Magistrate, au
everything presented neat and tasteful appeal
ance. The following was the programme Of Il
evening -
Anthem-Ceaseles Praises, Glee Glass.
Essay-Uniformity Martha V. Fisher, Pari
Ky.
EssAy-sOngs of Victory, lsadOre C. ArnOl
Alexandria, Va.
Essay-whaI We think, Susan r. Col
Smyrna, Del.
pOem-"It might have been" Ella NJ. Yate
Wilmington, Del.
Essay-Where is the wealth Of ages EvaniI
F Evans, Washington, d. C,
Chorus, Glee Glass.
In the musical part of the exercises, Il
Society were assisted by NJ. L. Lichtenstei
Esq, Leader of the Handel and Haydn Society,
this city. The young ladies acquitted ther
aelves in q manner which reflects great cret
both on themselves and their instructors, re
deripg the most beautiful and difficult pieces
an artistic style. The Essays and Poem we
well written, and were read in credtat
manner. Altogether il was an occasion, whi
will be remembered with pleasure by oil "
were present.
W htiuhy e'ohlnBt tue Junior JlhShi ABa
filled the Hall Of the College with their frienC
to share in another entertainment similar 10 th
given the previous evening. The programme
the occasion, was as follows -
Anihem-Abide with Us, Glee Glass.
Essay Memory's Tablets, Mary X. smit
Elkton, Md.
Essay-Almanacs, Emma v. Parlett, Bali
more, Md.
Essay-Of what we dream, Susan s. Stir
Lebanon, Pa
Essay-LOyalty to- DUTY, Sarah MAddC
Germantown, Pa.
Essay-Life, not gloomy pathway, Ell
Nj. Smith, Washington, D. G.
Colioquy-Hero-Wor Beckie NJ. Mad,
Washington, b. C. Ella Robinson, Wimingt,
Del. EVaena White, Adamstown, Md.
ColoanY-A OeoRranhv Leaann Isahella