Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

IhR RECEIPT Of the following contributions
is gratefully acknowledged il behalf of our
brave Soldiers IN the Hospitals and elsewhere
uear City Point, Va;
Sept. .ls64,--Delaware State Association |
box containing handkerchief towels |
slippers. blackberry cordial, &c.
Nov, 1864 -Christisna Aid Society |
keg blackberry cordial, box containing
spiced fruits, drawers and shirts
Mrs. Gregg Chandler papers farina,
do, corn-starch, 2 lbs. oat meal do, bnr'ey.
Mrs. j. r. Latimer large jug blackberry
vine. Mrs. A F. Shannon l bundle sage,
dozen eggs. Miss Redeem Is handker-
chiefs. Miss r Allen; ~ handkerchief
Mrs. j. Simmons 23 handkerchief Mrs
ii Churchman; : handkerchief l basket
apples, baglthyme pad. Mrs. j, Bradford;
jar apple Jelly. Mr. c. Candy bundle
sage. Mrs Q Ogden cash, Sl00 Mrs.
II. l.. Tatnall l bucket sage, Mrs. $.
Canby sage and pot herbs. Mrs. VIM. Lea
sage A friend, IL lbs butter, l6 dozen eggs;
cash for eggs, S5 co.
Dec l664.-DelaWare State Association ,
| barrel containing dried apples, crackers,
lemons, sugar, handkerchiets, pads, slippers,
sc.
CITY PoINT, VA, Dec. %, 1864
Gentlemen's Hats.
AZ the latest STYLES at CHARLES oAKFoAD SO Ms
Continental Hotel, PhilAdelDha.
DEATH uF THE REv. NICHOLAS PArreRsor.
The Rev Nicholas Patterson, died at his resi-
dance in this city, on Saturday last, in the 12l
year If his age, The deceased was d minister
Of the Presbyterian denomination, aud lAbOred
fur many years Of his life, With much success.
IN the Presbyterian Church, 10 the village Of
Chri4tlaua He was al'o for several years q
missionary, ami has held number Of otheI
ecclesiastical charges Of great Importance. III
was Identified with many efforts to extend thI
blessings uf Christianity TO the people Of thl
United States in early life, and travelled extern
svely throughout the Union, and lAbored zeal
Ousy in this behalf He was universally re.
spected and es'eemtd for bis high toned chris
tau sediments, aud bis noble deeds Of charity
After well-speut life, he has gone to reap th
reward # his laLors, AMI enjoy the felicity o
everlasting happiness in Heaven. He was
bright example OF trds christianity, and by hi
denise, the church has lost one Of its Odes
minister's. aud the State good and value,
/ cit zel.
ELkorRD Samuel b. Smith has been electe
Secretary OF the Mutual Insurance Company Q
New Castle County, IL place Of George II.
Simmons.
HoNg ron FalESDLEss CHILDRRs On Thurs
DAY evening last, iu the CITY Council, commu
5 nic luUr was received from the Managers Of th
Q Hume lur Friendess Children, asking an apprC
:. prnliuu to assist in meeting their expenses 70
the coming year. Referred 10 the finance com
mittee.
l DEATH OF THOMAS W MooRE Thomas v
) Moore. tor several years Professor of PenmnI
ship in Crittenden's Commercial College, phila
g delphia, died on Friday last, in the Gath year
q his age Mr.. Moore WAS we'll known TO on
5 citizens, aud highly respected for bis many vii
u tues and amiable disposition. His death Ia
l. cast gloom over his large circle of friends an
v aequanIhnoes His remains were inferred frol
the residence of his father in-law, Robert /
If Robinson, Esq in this city, aud were attende
g 10 their last resting place by a large coucours
/. OF aorrOwing relatives aud friends.
J.. NGw YEAa's PaIsEsr- New Years da,
II humber of friends of the Rev. Wan. Aikmai
# Pastor ut the Hanover Street Presbyleria
Church, mal0 that divine handsome presen
d in the uhape Of roll of greenbacks.
J. Sr MAEY's FAiR.-The Fair Of The 81
e Mary's Roman Catholic Church, which ha
a been opened for about two weeks, closed o
e Thursday evening last. The attendanc
T. was quite large number OF chances wer
= sold in The various articles offered, and
8 handsome sum was realized TO the church
ID silver FIRE HORk.-Ihe Silver Fire HorI
1t which was among the prizes offered at th
s. ST. Mary's Fair, Sas drawn on Tuesday ever
a. ing, last by MIR. Jacob Bowers, the repre-
IL sentative otthe Water Witch Fire Uompanl
Several ofthe. companies were competitor
= EFFEcTs OF TIE SroRM-We e learn that th
II heavy rains on Friday afternoon and evening
d caused such heavy freshet in the Brand,
,s wine, that number Of mills on that streaI
ne had TO cease operations on account OF bein
d flooded with water. Several cords Of WOO
N were swept away, at the Flour mill of +
G Houns6eld & Co, in this city.
d McDowkLL Co, offer for sale oue-siIteeut
o Of the Schooner American Eaele. Isn. 10 8V
e Tue MONTHLY stated meeting Of the Histori
IT cal Society Of Delaware, will be held in the 10
q slilus, on Thursday evening next 18th inst
at balfpast o'clock A number OF interestin
papers will be read, among which the history
], the First Presbyterian Church, by Rev C. l
= Kellogg The public generally are invited
d attend. WM. D. DoWE,
= Recording Secretary.
II FoR SALE-0Aicers Mill tary OVercoat-
o strictly regulation good as new. Price $780,
u Enquire Immediately at Office French sire
e wharf. II