Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-05-16
CITY MATTERS.

New DiREoroRY.-The new Directory of vii.
mingtou, compiled by Andrew Boyd has been
Issued. II is neatly printed, contains the names
OF the Inhabitants, business Directory, State
and City record aud an appendix giving much
useful information. The book il in the main
correct, and will be found to be very useful.
Every business man in the State, should have a
copy. Boughman, Thomas Co., are the pub
fishers for this city.
LIFE Of GEa. 0RAET. - We have received from
the publisher, Vim. II. Appleton, No 90 Grand
street, New York city, book entitled "The
Hero Boy" being the Life and Deeds OF Lien.
tenant General Ulysses s. Grant, the patriot and
hero. 1t is the first Of series Of works
from the pen of the Rev. r. c. Headley, entitled
Lives Of Modern American Heroes" 1t is
printed in clear go7d style, is handsome
duodecimo, and is elegantly bound. Itisfull of
entertaining incidents Of General Grants early
life, aud contains accurate sketches of his career
in the Mexican war, on his farL, and his brilli.
ant achievements in the struggle for the preser-
Walton OF our liberties. The book IL illustrated
with maps aud plates, and will be found to be
quite interesting. The narrative of the rise of
denernl Grant from very obscure and humble
position to bis present high command, illustrates
the character Of our institutions, and affords
poor youths Al example worthy Of Imitation. II
should be placed in the banis Of rvery ~ :,
the land We bespeak IN d. go ,ouslyv sale.
$500, 900, 900 OF 5-3O's,---s,ld by
JOY 'f" va ~ 9dRh his agents in 80 work.
.Hg 4aJs II. IL. hObinson & Co., special agents.
subscribed for 5000, 600 last week, they made
one subscription Of 100000 on Saturday lsst.
Persons wishing to secure any of the old loan,
u seres) eau do so by applying Immediately
to the Government Loan Agency Of
H. r. ROBINSON & Co.,
Gnrnar nf 1fh apd Afa,t,,a
sRvIs TnIRnEs-sales last week sos. .OOO.-
OOO. To-day's sales will probably close out
the second series Of 9a00,000,0O0. Whether
any more are 10 be Issued i. yet undetermined,
John MoLear & Son, No. 607 Market street
have the notes ready for delivery to pur'
chssers,
NEw SKIRT FOR 1865 -THE GREAT IsysNrIoN
OF TIE Adh IN HooP sEIRTs u W. Bradlev's
t,eW o. fa,eM D@PteE EsIipt.c, Tor double Spring
SkIl-Mests Bradley Cary, (late j. /. & j.
y. VEST proprietors and sole manufacturers
York. ''''''''' Nv"
This invention consists Of Duplex for two)
Elliptic Pure Refined Steel Syringe, inReniously
braided tightly and firmly together edge to
edge, making the toughest, most flexible, elastic
ana durable spring ever used. They seldom
uena or break, like the single springs, and con.
a f-NsNa'S sHph pefleot hnu DbhutlIul
shape more than twice as long as any single
spring skirt, that ever has or can be made,
The wonderful aexibilliy and great comfort
and pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex
Elliptic Skirt will be experienced particularly in
all crowded Assemblies, Operas, Carriages.
Railroad Cars, Church Pews, Arm Chairs. for
Promenade and House Dress, as tho Skirt can
be folded when iu use to occupy a small place as
easily md conveniently as Silk or Muslin
Dress.
Lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort
and great convenience of wearing the DUPLEX
Elliptic Steel Spring Skirt for single day wilI
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use. Fur Children, Misses and Young Lsdisa
they are superior TO all others.
They are the best quality in every mart ard
unquestionably the lightest most dssirshiS
comfortable and economical Skirt ever made
For sale in all frst.class Stores tbronsbon,
the United States and Cauadas. Havnns AZ
Indies. H"u 'ne "est
Va Inquire for the Duplex ElliptIo Skirt
A., wy. H. HEDE, Agent for Delaware
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