Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-03-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Ladies, and CIIiIarens Hats.

Ladies' and CiliIdrens Hats,
LatssL styles At CHARLES oAKPoRD 4 soSs. Cont.
mental Hotel, fhlAdslphlA-
EPIroHR OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MArrtps
est. Patrick's day In The morninRn was
peculiarly rough and stormy A heavy wind
and drenching rain prevailed from two to four
O'Clock, but as daylight approached the storm
sbated, and the sun came out bright and clear
during the entire day. On this occasion. ISL
Patrick was ginteman."
Wm L. Garrett, No. 81 South Second street
Philadelphia, still continues 10 favor his custom
ers with an excellent make Of shoes and Caters.
especially adapted to the wants and tastes Of
the ladies' MT Garrett keeps an excellent
assortment Of all kinds Of Boots, Shoes, &C., to
which we invite the attention Of our Wilmington
friends. when visiting Philadelphia
A. NJ Herkness, will make his 37th Trade
Sale OF Carriages by auction, at his Bazaar, 9th
samson street, Philadelphia, on the 9th Of
April next.
Watches, Pine Jewelry, Solid Silver Ware.
&c, &c, Read advertisement in this issue Of
Henry Harper, No. $40 Arch Street, Philad'a.
Mrs. Patterson, in King Street above Seventh
offers her fine residence for rent if applied for
soon.
HIsToRIoAL;-The Historical Society met al
the Institute Hall in this city. on Thursday the
9th Inst. There was 40 unusually large attend :
anoe Of members. In tho absence Of Judge
Hall, MIR. saml. Candy presided. The address
Of the Borough of Wilmington to General
Washington, signed by - Shallcross. who
was then Town Clerk, and tue reply of General
washington, written by one Of his secretaries.
aaq signed by General Washington, was pre-
ssA'e9 oy MISS Lowering, descendant Of the
MIR. Shallcross mentioned above, tbrouqh tha
hands Of Mr.. Joshua 7. Heald. The manusorint
IS handsomely framed. Az interesting paper
Was read from Major John Jones, in regard to
who commanded the Delaware Regiment nj the
battle OF White Plains. Major Jones states that
the sage Of Arlington-GeorRe W. Custis-bnd
informed him that Gen. Washington told him
that Col. Vaughn was the commander; that Col
- whom some had supposed commanded
il, though an excellent soldier and discipnarian.
always Vomited at the sight Of blood, and thai
ne Was once found by his soldiers, unable to
bear the scene, hid behind a hay stack. A 6ne
bust, (the only one in this State) Of Archibald
Hamilton Rowan, the Irish Patriot who formerly
lived near Wilmington, was presented by WIN.
McCaulley, Esq. Other valuable relics were
donated from various parties. An interestino
discussion took place between Messrs Aikmos
and Kellogg, as to which was the first Presbv,
terian Church in Wilmington. Mr.. Aikmsr
claims his Church-the Hanoyer-as the brst
"oe onoe named the Chflstana Church
Other interesting matters occurred. The sooie,,
shows signs of a vigorous life, and must do :
great deal to illustrate the past history Of ou,
noble little State. - WI
Ladies' Hats.
The largest assortment at AKIEs "a KFopD L eo,,s
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia ~ - s''o
FIRE.-An old barn situated on the lin,
of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and BALI
more Railroad, near the bridge crossing III,
Brandywine, belonging to Jas. V. Jeffries
was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon
1t is supposed TO have caught from spark
from locomotive.
A PRESENT The Loyal League of Nor
ristown, Pa, presented Rev. J. w. Arthur
formerly of this city, with handsome sui
Of clothes and his wife with purse contain
ing $50, few weeks ago. as a token of thei
appreciation of his patriotic advocacy o
the cause of the country, in the hour Of th
nations peril.
FoR THE FRoNr.-Twenty-6v or thirt,
drafted men and substitutes we're forwArde;
70 the front, on Saturday morning, by Col
! Wilmer,