Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-15


Scientific Lectures.-wo had the pleasure
of listening on Tuesday evening, 9Th inst,
TO the first of a course of five lectures on
Light, now being delivered by our we'll
known and worthy townsman, 7. Q. Taylor,
at the Wilmington Institute. Tho nature
and sources Of light were explained and
illustrated by diagrams and numerous beau.
tiful experiments. The nature of flame and
the'difierent methods Of illumination prac-
tically illustrated The new magnesium
wire was burned, causing all the light then
burning, eveu the intensity of the Drum
mond Light, TO cast shadows showing the
great Illuminating power of the wire, which
is coming more and more into use. II is
indeed an interesting subject besides Mr.
Taylor treats of II in such a manner that
every intelligent mind may understand
Truly there can be nothing so fascinating
and entertaining as the worlds OF beauty dug
from the explored realms of science. The
succeeding lectures will no doubt be equally
interesting and entertaining Theyare being
arranged with reference to beautiful expert.
mental illustrations. Owing to the large
audience at the last lecture, we understand
the others are to be hold in the large Hall.
The second of the course will be delivered
on Wednesday, Goth inst, at ~ o'clock, p.
M. Notices will be duly distributed before
each lecture.
The Lddy's Friend.-Tho publishers Of
this beautiful magazine have issued a mag
nificent number for January. The leading
steel engraving, "The Forest Cleaner, " is a
perfect gem of beauty We do not know
where the publishers Of the Lady's Friend
get such beautiful designs for their engrav-
ings. Then we have a gorgeous colorcd
plate, "The Hand Banner Screen in Chenille
on Velvet, which the ladies say is magnif-
cent; The large double colored Steel Fash
ion Plate is as usual superb-we had almost
said unequalled. Another engraving, called
'Stephen Wharton's Will, (which illustrates
fine story, is very suggestive. Then we
have beautiful plate of Children skating
intended to illustrate the winter styles Of
children's clothing; with numerous other
plates illustrating Hair Nets, Winter Dress
es, Borders for Jackets, various new styles
OF Bonnets, Winter Casaques, Paletots, Jack.
cts, Embroidery, Chemises, Night Dress
Ancient Head-Dresses, Patchwork, &c, &c.
The literary matter is excellent Among
the articles we note "Stephen Wharton's
viii, y Mrs. Trunk" by Frances Lee:
''Paul's Story, or French 1,essons;n "Clar.
ice" by August Bell; 1.-THE Two Nightin-
gales" "Stories of our Village, " by Beatrice
CCo3lonna; I'm Illness, by Florence Percy;
don; " Arthur's Wife" " Loving Mary"
Editors Department, The Fashions, House
hold Receipts, &C. Price &2 so a year; 9
Gcoopies! $500; s copies (and one gratis) $i0,
now is the time to get up clubs for 1866
Specimen numbers for this purpose will be
sent for 10 cents. Wheeler & Wilson's cele
6rated Sewing Machines are furnished as
Premiums in certain cases. The Prospectus
OF this magazine for next year embodies a
splendid list of contributors. Address Dea.
con d Peterson, Sl9 Walnut Street, Phila.
delphia.
Preaching at Odd FelloDs' Hail The Rev
Mr. Shrigley, Universalist, will preach at the
above Hall on Sunday, the 18th inst, at lO1
O'Clock, A. M. The public are respectfully
invited to attend.
Increase Of the Ministry "A sermon will
be preached by ReY. Augustus jackson, an
agent OF the Society for the increase of the
Ministry, on Sunday next, in st. Johns
Ohurch, Brandywine Village, at halfpast
O'Clock.
Fatal Aecident-on Tuesday about twelve
O'Clock, young man employed on the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
named Edward Higgins, while coupling cars
on the Railroad, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, was run over and so badly injured
that he survived but few hours. Mr., Hip-
glngs was engaged in coupling a car loaded
with logs to another, and while in the act of
doing so, his foot was caught under the wheel
OF car, throwing him down Before the
train could be stopped the wheels passed
over his leg, crushing it in a horrible man
ner. lie was conveyed to his residence in
| Poplar Street above Front, and Drs Askew
ana White were called in, who amputated
the injured limb He fingered in great agony
until about four O'Clock, when death put an
end to his sufierings.
Festtcdl National Lodge No. 80. /. o. O.
f., Will hold Fair and Festival in the Lee
ture room of the Presbyterian Church, at
81 Georges, commencing on Wednesday,
December eth, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. The
funds are to be applied to an excellent OBJ
lect, and we hope that the citizens residing
in that vicinity will bestow upon the Lodge
their patronage on this occasion.
Boots and Sh0ss.-We invite the attention
OF our readers to the large and well selected
stock of Boots and Shoes, to be found at the
store of G. A. Stowell & Brother, southwest
corner of Third and Market streets, in this
city. Ladies' Gentlemen Misses and Child.
rem can purchase tho most elegant articles.
at extremely low prices. These gentlemen
are polite and Obliging to customers and
will take pleasure in showing their stock to
such as may give them call oote-H
Hats, Caps and Trunks.-our readers will
find an excellent assortment of Hats, Cans
and Trunks, at the store of G.. A. Stowell &
Brother SOUTHEAST corner of Third and
Market Streets, in this city, which they are
selling atprices to suit the times. Their hats
and caps are got up in the latest styles, and
finished in the best possible manner Call
and examine their stock before purchasing
elsewhere. oct8-tf