Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

ply quahheu lot DIS POSITION peiug an excellent
siminislratiVe cttcer and preserves 10 high
degree the confidence Of the prisoners as we'll as
ot our own men. lle il a native of Hupgary.
received military education, and participated
in those revolutionary movements which caused
his exile from his county to Turkey, where be
spent several years. At the suggestion Of cur
minister, Hon. q. ?. March, be immigratsd 10
the Unitel States, aud at the breaking out OF
the rebellion held position 10 the Patent Ofice.
He vas commissioned as Brigsdisr General at
the commencement Of our national conflict, dis T.
,uguishei himself ia the West, bat meeting
with an accident he became disabled for the
field, and was transferred to the Fort, where be
has shown 80 much tact and ability IN the DIS
charge Of his Official duties AT tbs request Of
the General. the writer delivered two lectures
at the Fort to the United States soldiers on duty
there.
Centiemen's Hats.
Al ths Latest styles It CHARLES OAKFORD SONS
Continental Hotel. PhiasslDhia.
rREsBTTERIASisx IS CENTRAL DELAWARE
Rev. &. Lockwood, under date Of Canterbury
Ken, County, Delaware, January 9th, writes to
the American Presbyterian as follows "Thers
is good prospect OF Presbyterian Church 10
Camden, three miles north Of tdis place, and
two south of Dover. the Capital IL is place Of
nearly thousand Inhabitants, with good farm.
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Church aud Friends Society. There are NUN.
Der Of the old inhabitants that are favorable to
PresiyteriAn enterprise, and there are several
FresbyieriAus from the North, and more ex-
peeted, among whom are Judge A. P. haseall
and his sous from Central Neg York Judge
II has been an influential patron OF Presbyteri
an Institutions in that section, aud comes here
to promote the interests Of our church in con-
neetion With emigration. | refer any Of your
readers who desire candid information in regard
10 Delaware, 10 him. II has purchased 3 val
rRhle properly 10 the village, and cne Of his
sons has bought fine farm near Enterprising
villagers ami farmers are wanted
There arc also about twenty northern Pres
hyterians in Brdfeyillr and vicinity, who are
expecting saCn "a organize Presbyterian
Church.
IN ciieieat missionary 5 expected soLn 10
commend lis labyfs in hese promising fields.
and th'ra that aie rapidly multiplying"
GoITscnAlK FAREwELL CoNcsRr. .-Signor
Muzio announces to the citizans Of Wilmington
that he hhs made arrangements with the world
rendRnel linni-; aud great Composer, L. NJ
Gottschalk TO give a series Of grand concerts in
the principal cities Of the United States prior to
his departure for llayanna and Mexico Mr..
Got;sehalks faIeWell concert in Wilmington will
take Place at the ODD Fellows Hall. on Monday
10
assisted on this occasion by the young and tai
enie eGntatriee, Miss Mary Simons, whose un-
preeeiented powers in, New York, have been the
subj,c Of great praise by the Press Signer Ar
davatd', the celebrated BAratune Of the f'aliap
Opera, from the Academy Of Music, New York.
This celebrated composer and pianist will be
greeted hy large audience on this occasion. az
he undoubtedly stands at the head of his profes
sion. The programme embraces some Of the
hest and most popular pieces, and an entertain
ment may be anticipated Of the most pleasing
character. We bope that the house will Ne
crowded.
THE CHmD's PRATrs.--Bradey s Co, Pub.
fishers, No 60 North Fourth street. Philadel.
phia, have just issued Ibis beautiful picture
Phihtel BY Holf-lI, engraved by that distn.
guished Artist, A Is. Walter. It has received
the universal admiration Of the lovers Of Art,
and cannot help e1ertug GU eleyating and ref
ming influence, besides being rich ornament TO
every home. What is more sublime than child
at prayer In this exquisite production from
the pencil Of the artist, the Ii tie one is represen
ted in q kneeiing attitude, its eyes turned bea-
yenwarl and we almost fancy we hear il spiuR
forth its gratitude to God. How perfectly has
the artis, caught the inspiration Of the theme
HsaVen's own light rests upon the sweet upturu.
ed face Of the little suppant as 1t lsps its even
the radiant countenanee. The little hands are
clasped In devotional attitude. All the petty
trials # the day, all the merry sports aud gam
bols all the loved pets and play things are for the
moment forgotten IL its earnes,ness, % among
the soft pillows Of its couch it kueels in prayer.
II is published Of prices which place il within
the reach Of all, and no home. however well pro.
yilel with embellishments, should be without it.
Price only 81 15i India Proofs, SO 80 Artists
Proofs S. 90
SEATING The skating season has fairly com
mencei, aud Mr.. Whsrton has fitted up his park
at the terminus Of The Wilmington City Railway
in elegant style aud our citrsns can have au
opportunity Of enjoying this healthy sport I. ee
from all fears Of drowning. There is such q
thing, boweyer, as inienperance in exercise as
well as 10 eating AID drinking, but little pru-
dence will enable the skater to avoid all dagger.
We give below few useful hints to skaters taken
from Halls Journal Of Health, which should be
read and pondered over by all who visit the
park. Hfolloved, no lady or gentleman will be
injured but on the other hand, will derive mueb
beneh, from spenling their leisure hours in ths
delightful exercise They are as follows:
! Avoid skates which are strapped on the
feet, as they prevent the circulation and the foot
becomes frozen before the skater is aware of it,
because the ight sirapping benumbs the f,ot
I
Boston lost her foot in this way another in New
York lost her life b. attempting to thaw her feet
in warm water after taking on her skates. The
safest kind are those which receive the fore part
Of the foot in kibd Of toe, and stout leather
around the heel buekling in front Of the ankle
orly, thus keeping the heel in pace without
spikes or screws, and aiding greatly in support
ing the ankle.
II is not the object SO much to skate fast
AZ n aF at 1fu al i. 4
more easily learned by skating with deliberation,
while 1t prevents over heating, and diminishes
the chances OF taking cold by cooling off too
5000.
3 II the wind is blowing, q veil should be
worn over the face, at least Of ladies and chill
dren, otherwise fatal Inflammation Of the lungs.
or pneumonia, may take place.
4. DO mot sit down TO rsat single minute. or
staud still, il there is any wind, nor stop a mo
Inent alter the skates are taken of but walk
about SO as to restore the circulation n the fee,
and toes, and to prevent being chilled,
). II is better 10 walk home than to ride the
latter is almost certain 10 give cold
&. Never carry anything in tue mouth while
skating, nor any hard substance in the hand,
nor throw anything on the ice none but care
less, reckless ignoTamus would thus endanger q
fellow skater.
7. If the thermometcr is below thirty. sand
the wind is blowing, no lady or child should be
skating.
:. Always keep your eyes about you, looking
ahead and upward, and not on the ice, that YOU
may not run against some lady or child.
y. II would be a safe rule for no child or lady
to be on skates longer than an hour al time.
10. The grace, exercise and healthfulness Of
skating on the ice can be had without any Of its
dangers, By the use Of skates with rollers at
iached on common hoor better if covered
with oil cloth.
ladies' and ChIidren's Hats.