Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE.
GREAT POPULAR oUTBURsT.
TH@ CITY AErvM M.
FIRING OF CANNON.
ROCKETS FILL THE AIR.
THE FIREMEN OUT.
The People Drunk With Joy.
GRAND IMPROMPTU PROGRESSION.
THE FIREMEN OUT.
The People Drunk With Joy.
GRAND 1MPRoMPTU PROCESSION.
BANNERS AND MUSIC.
Old Hundred Sung by the People.

On Sunday night, shortly after 10 O'Clock, tb
people OF Wilmington were aroused to aoliyit
by the announcement that Lee, had with BIZ
whole army, surrendered to our forces unde
Lieut.. Gen. Grant. Iu very short time tn
streets were lined with the citiR ans oil eager Il
hear the news. large crowd gathered in
trout oil the City HALL, and Colonel Wilmer
making his appearance with telegraphc is-
patch announcing the glorious news, genera
rush nas made for the inside Of the building.
As soon rs order could bs obtained the dispatch
was read to the citizens, who cheered loudly ant
loug. Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and our brave
army coming in for the largest share
After the dispatch was real, Mr.. Harry
picsles was called to the stand and propose
that those present should all join him in sing
log the "Star Splngsd Banner" which wa
sung only as freemen and leyasts can sing il
Several other national songs followed and Col
Wilmer proposed to sing "Old Hundred" i'm
mediately every voice was raissd in praise tO
Him who has vouchssfei us this great victory,
1t formed very impressive scene which will
be long remembered by those present.
Col. Wilmer then proposed that ell should
retire from the Hall aud form in procession, in
rear Of the Fire Department, which was out in
force. 10 shorter space Of time than It takes
10 write this long line Of citizens was form ed
which reached nearly two squares. After a
little delay, the procession novel by the follow
ing route, and wa7 met at every corner by
crowds Of ladies, God bless them, WHO waved
their hsudkerchiefs aud their little hags:-Up
Market to Tenth, to King, to Fourth, to Poplar
to Second, to Market, aud to the City Hall
where the line was dismissed. Every one
seemed happy aud full ofjoy.
Owing to the late hour, but very few houses
were illuminated, but flags were almost every
where visible. The Copperheads Of the town
remained silent aud indoors.
The Fire Department turned out 10 large
numbers and formed very imposing part Of
the procession. Steam was raised on the Water
WilcD Engine, and her whistle was blown all
along the whole route Of the parade.
Small parties with horns and bells osntInaed
to parade the streets until an carly hour on
Monday morning Boufres we're started, the
glare Of which reflected on mauy a happy face,
harry because the overthrow Of the Rebellion is
at last accomplished aud because tho Rebel
army OF Northern Virginia no longer stands as
barrier to an honorable peace.
All honor to the brave men who have brought
about this much desired result.
VIC omitted to mention that the Provost
Marshals Office was brilliantly ILLUMINATED, aud
large dag a'most covering the entire front OF
the building was suspended from the fourth
story windows.
A splendid display Of Ore works was mads at
the same place, just as the procession was pass
ing.
The headquarters Of the Provost Guard we're
also brilliantly illuminated, and those In charge
deserve credi. for tue spaeiy manner in whica
the illumination was gotten up.
Col Grlmshaw had charge Of detachment
Of patriotic citizens With flags and music, who
psTaded the streets until g late hour, and gave
n ai fAal -,
oheers.
Captain Thos Gulbert aud AIaior T. I
Thurow assisted Col. Grimshaw in the dutie
pertaining TO the command Of the detachment
YESTERDAY
The celebration of the great triumph of ou
armies, which was commenced on Sunday eve
Mug, was continued yesterday With unsbste,
interest. Most Of the workshops were closed,
aud our streets were througed with people, wht
expressed their great joy at the glorious even
BY firing Of cannon, guns and pistols, explo diuI
fire crackers, and the loud huEzs. The bells OF
the City Hall and Engine Houses rang forth I
| joyous peal, and the public buildings and tn
residences Of our loyal citizens were decorate
With the national flag A number Of loyalist
| procured large wagon which they trimme
with flags 10 handsome manner. On one sid
was the motto, Z" will fight 1t out on this line
compromise with traitors, North or South" 4
the vehicle were number OF citizens, each has
ing bell, with which they enliveued the street
through which they passed, aud created muc
merriment.
In tue afternoon, q large crowd Of oitizer
visited the residences Of number Of persons {
known dlsloyal proolivities, aud caused thei
to display the stars and stripes" Anon
other places visited was the house Of DR.. Georg
W. Chaytor, in Kiog street, above Eleventh.
The Doctor made his appearance armed with
revolver, and fred several shots into the crow
one of which took effect in the arm Of you'll
making painful though not serious woun,
The Doctor was arrested and committed to Il
Provost Guard House.
ELECTION CT DIREoroRs.- q meeting of ii
stockholders Of the Bank Of Wilmington al
Brandywine, held at the Banking House,
Monday afternoon week last, the following ger
tlemen we're elected Directors for the ensuil
year JOHN A. Duncan, Jacob Pusey, Geo. Y
Sparks, Wn. Richards, Leonard E. Wales, Was
iugtcn Jones, Thomas W. Bowers, Joseph Mel
deuhall, Joseph I. Baily
TIE DRAFT POsTPoNED.-In consea uence
the intense excitement and the jubilaut feelll
which pervaded the community, caused by 4
surrender of Lee and his army, the Provo
Marshal, has postponed the draft until Satu
day, April 10th, 1866, at 10 O'Clock, a. IN.
ST. JoHs's cHuaoH, BRAHpYwISn vlLIAo
--5ersces this week as follows Livery NOR
I Ing at ~ o'clock; also, Tuesday aud Saturds
at A p. m. On Wednesday, Thursday and n
day, at half'past7 p. m, with the adminIstr
/ ton OF tue Holy Communion on Thursday o,
ming On Easter Day, at Q q. M, 1890 q.
and p. IN.
JosLrH H CLOUD; gives instruction in Mu,
and Wax Flowers at the residences Of the pupl
Apply at No, el9 Jefferson Street, Whining .
Orders may be left at Prof. Grobes Music Stoi
Institute Building. [april 10:
BANK oq WILMINGTON AND DRAEpYwI
: SrooK.-John McLear Son, have lot of Il
sound reliable, dividend-payipg Stock for 81
cheap, The next dividend is payable July lOt
: less than three months from the present time.
I Remember the new location OF their office, \
6Ol Market Street, nearly opposite the Bank
} Delaware.
3Os.-TLe surrender Of Gen. Lee will give
new impulse to the sale OF these securti,
People will begin soon to believe that the da
when the Government will continue to Offer
e high rate of interest for the use of mon,
) are rapidly drawing 10 close. The prospe
7 OF peace necessarily involves an early redul
u ton OF the enormous expenses Of the army az
u navy, while the steady increase CT the receir
+ from the internal revenue proportonately
r duoes the necessity for loans. John McLe
: & Sen, No. 607 Market street, nearly oppos
d the Bank ot Delaware, keep supply on hal
o which they deliver 10 subscribers at once.
e REBEL LEE has surrendered, aud 7-sos
selling like bot cskee.
N Persons wishing to secure 7-80 bonds v
i have TO hurry in their subscriptions, as the 6
n yernment arO selling 8 or $4,000, 900 per dl
The consequence will be that the Governm
,e will dispose Of all that they will be required
q. sell in very few days. Persons wishing
"a subscribe for the loan can have the bonds |
q liyored to them at the time Of subscribing
q amounts of 500, s1O0, $500, $1,000 aud $50
bV calling on r. Routusos q, ~