Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-07-14

sisting OF vocal and Instrumental music aud cha
rades, with which the large audisncss present
were delighted.
In digging the cellar Of stable In Seventh
st., between King and French sts, for MIR. Rey-
nolds, the laborers dug up the skeleton Of a man.
Some suppose It was the dieBeoting subject in
TERED by physician who formerly resided in
the neighborhood.
Rev. Bbou J. Way has resigned his position
as Chaplain ut Fort Delaware, aud Is Temporal
rily sojourning at Delaware City. in this coun-
ty.
Rev. Thcs. L. Poulsou, who has served. as
Chaplain in the U. s. Army ever since the com |
mencement OF the war, is now In charge Of the
NJ. E. Church, ut Delaware City. in this county,
The Trustees Of the Poor will meet at the
Almshouse On the 26th lust, at 10 o'clock, AN. !
Persons having accounts against the Board, are
requested to present them to the Trustee OF the
Hundred in which they reside Ave days before
the meeting, for his examination and approval
Sheriff Hagany will sell at public sale, at the
hotel OF Robert Elliot, in Christians village, gu
the 3lst lust, at O'Clock P. NJ, the real estate
of James B. Haines.
The Grand Lodge of Free aud Accepted Ma
sons, will hold special communication. at Do
yer, August 9th, for the purpose Of INSTALL
lug the new officers, and the transaction OF such
other business as may be brought before it.
The Odd Fellows Hall Company has declared
dividend Of four per cent, for the last six
months, payable after to,day.
Wm. McCaulley Co. offer q 6ne dwelling,
No. 7l8 King street, in this city. for sale.
s. NJ. Harrington, Jr., ESQ, is rusticating in
NJ assachusetts.
BEouBsT or THE LATE JoHs r. LAxiMRB.-At
meeting Of the City Council, held oil the evening
OF the 9th inst, q communication was received
from Henry Latimer containing an extract from
the will Of John r. Latmer, bequeaihiug 10 the
Mayor aud City Council of Wilmington the sum
OF $1,000 to be invested 10 U. 8. Stoeks or In
some other securities, and the annual interest
to be applied for the purchase Of fuel for the
uecessitous poor, without distinction Of color.
Mr Bel!ah oaored the following preamble aud
reaolutons:
WhereGo, The City Council has received in
formation from Henry Latimer, Esq executor
Of John X. Latimer, deceased, that the said
deceased by his last will and testament gave and
btqueathed 10 the Mayor aud Council Of this city
the sum Of two thousand dollars, in trust TO be
by the Council aud it's successors safely invested
IN Government, State or City Btoeks and changed
from time to time as occasion may require, or to
them shall seem right and proper, go that the
principal sum VI two thousand dollars be and
forever remain and did by his said last will
and testament order and direct that the annual
income or interest arising and hereafter Accruing
from investment Of said sum Of two thousand
dollars, be distributed under the direction Of the
City Council annually to and among the noces-
sitous poor of the City of Wilmington, without
distinction Of color, in fuel to be purchased with
\ said income or interest for that purpose.
And whereas, the executor by his letter 10
writing addressed to the Mayor aud Council,
. . requested them to do what may be necessary for
them TO do, to receive the said legacy, less the
t. United States tax thereon.
Now therefore, 1t is hereby resolved by the
10 City Council Of Wilmington,
= lst. That the said Legacy aud trust be ae.
cepted, and the said Executor notified thereof
by the Clerk OF this Council
. End That the City Treasurer bO authorised aud
directed to receive from the said Executor the
sum OF money 60 bequesthed !; 10 give to the said
Executor proper receipt therefor; to open an
account with the said legacy under the head Ui
:, The Latimer Trust" and that tho said fund be
y designated 1.-THE Latimer Trust Fund"
Bid. That there DO raised permanent Com.
l. mittee Of three to be designated and appointed
from time TO time BY the President Of the City
/, Council, whose business it shall be to have th 9
y general supervision, subject to the control Of
Council, oil a matters or subjects of special
trusts, already given DEVISED or shall hereafter
- be bequeathed or otherwise left to and accepted
u by the Council, outside Of it's proper munioipA
functions, aud that the said Committee be named
e 'fhe Committee on Trusts"
u 4lh. That Committee on Trusts be forthwith
~ appointed, and thatit report to the Council Al
y, IT'S next meeting a proper investment OF tn
.Latimer Trust Fund, +" for the further action O
= Council.
m The Presdeni appointed Messrs. Boliab
: Canhy aud Mclnall.
d TRlBuIE TO dBRBRAL sMYrH.-Iu a letter /,
the Secretary Of the smyth Testimonial inclosiuI
ID his subscription, Major General George q Mead
IN writes al am very glad to learn that the friend
I'd OF the late Brig. General Thomas A. smyth, ar
endeaVoring to raise funds for the support Of hi
is family. No more patriotic or christian dut
I'D devolVes On our people than the caro- aud pro
lie lection OF the widows and orphans Of those wh
have offered up their liyes In serving the uatior
lte Aud this duty becomes tue more imperativ
he when the fallen soldier is Que who has shed sue
ne ustre on his State as General smyth. 0eners
bis Smyth knew very well, and eau bear testlmon,
nd to his high soldierly conduct, his gallantry 0
nd the held of battle, aud his tstimable aud geni
qualities as gentleman. At the battle
be Hatcher's Run iu February Of this year, ho CON
ON mauded the Second Division Of tha seeond Corn
ut, and handled it with 60 much Judgement az
lly skill. as to elicit the praise Of his immedia
commander, Major deneral Humphrys, and
ans attract the attention Of the whole Army.
cts have always considered his loss most seriol
loo one to tue country aud have mourned wi
for sincere sorrow, his oudden death, in the prin
of life, and uheu earning such distinction, aud
nst trust for the honor OF Delaware that ann
lth Very respectfully, your obd't servant,
llse GEO. G. MEADE, Maj. Genl U. s. A.
nd. PnssssTA2IoE.-O Wednesday, the 2sth ul
.ud tho commissioned officers Of the i56th Regime
TO q lndlaua Volunteers, stationed near Csmde
gas Del, presented to Mrs. Dr. ]. W. ShArp.
magnificent large silver pitcher and three silv
low goblets on large silver waiter, also, a sily
! in wine castor with three wine goblets Of sily
and lined with gold; altogether presenting a vel
aud imposing appearance aud valuable present, as
ND mark Of respCc. and gratitude from tho Office
for atteat!ons paid by the family to Surge
Of Fefeu u the Regiment during his last illness
sny The ceremonies took place at the house OF 1
bic SHARP in Camden, in the presence Of the ofio,
hs aud number Of citizens. The presentation "
TO made by Capt Wilson, OF Co. Is, Of the Regime
,ber 10 brief but neat and appropriate speeS
six which was responded to by the Doctor I
knowltdging the honor conferred. After viii,
to the company retired to an adjoining room
y of pariake Of Refreshments prepared for
occasion. Every thing was done neatly aud
Mr. ofdeF, and the whole affair passed of to the 81
The istaelon Of all present.
be ARREsT OF REBnL.-The Philadelpb
=. United States Gazette gives the folio wing sceou
neil OF the arrest Of rebel, who states that he
llng resided for some time in Delaware ;-Aldsrm
Hutchinson had before him on Tuesday an AZ
ueli man, who was arrested on the day previo
% charged with using seditious language in
ody Ice cream saloon at TalrmouHt ParE. WI
converting about the assassination plot. he A,
M1 '-'neoln ought to be in hell" Somebo
afterwards asked him il be used such a tema
He replied, "Yes, did, Cd d--n him"
-. was then arrested by officer Elliott Of the p,