Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-29

the Hon. Edward Wootten was called to the
Chair, and Alfred P. Robinson, Jr. appointed
Secretary.
John II. McFee, Esq, moved that a com
mittee oil three be appointed to prepare reso-
iullons expressive of the sense of this Bar
IN regard to the deCcase of Chancellor HAIR
RGNGToN.
Whereupon the Chair appointed as said
SCohR,hlttee' g M John II. McFec, c. S. Layton and
Z. NJ Cullen. Esqs.
After brief absence. the committee re-
turned, and in their behalf, John r. McFee,
Esq, submitted the following resolutions
Which, on motion, were unanimously adopts
ed to w.t.
HeSotged, That the Bar of Sussex County
mas received with deep sorrow the intel
llgence of the death of the Honorable SAM
VEL M. HARRINGToN, Chancellor of the
State OF Delaware.
hesotped, That for the period of nearly
Iorty years, during which he sat upon the
Bench as Chief Justice of the late Supreme
court. as an Associate Judge, and afterwards
as 0hlet Justice Of the Superior Court, and
MS Chancellor of this State, Chancellor HAIR.
RINGToN discharged the duties of those sew.
eral stations with great impartiality fidelity
ana ability, and that by his lamented death
ihe state has sustained the loss of a learned
Jurlst, an honest and an upright Judge, and
one OF her best, most useful, and most hon
ored citizens
-, hesoteed, That in the opinion of this Bar,
Chancellor HARRINGTON maintained in ali
the relations of life, the purity of high
ana exalted character, and has LEFT behind
him a spotless fame and reputation.
hesolped, That in view of the many high
quantities which adorned dnd dignified his
character, we most deeply feel the loss we
have sustained in his decease, and that we
tender to his family our sincere sympathy
ana coincidence in this, the hour of their
deep afliiction.
for his memory, we will wear the usual badge
OF mourning for thirty days.
Resotped, That the Secretary be instructed
to transmit copy of these resolutions to the
family OF the deceased, and that he publish
the proceedings of this meeting in the news
papers of this State.
ResoIped, That c. s. Layton, ESQ.,, being
the senoir member of this Bar, be requested
to present to the Court of Chancery and the
superior Court, at the next term of said
Courts in this County, and also to the Court
OF Errors and Appeals, at its next June term,
q copy OF these resolutions, together with
the proceedings of this meeting, and move,
that they be entered upon the records of said
Courts.
After appropriate remarks from Hon. Ed
ward Wootten, G. s. Layton and John II.
McFee. Esqs., on motion, the meeting ad-
journed
EDWARD WooTTEN Chairman.
Attest;-ALFrED r. ROBINSON, JR., Sec'y.
Deceased Stephen Boldly, formerly AL
derman of this city, died at the residence OF
ms son-in-law, in this city, on Tuesday last
al the good old age of eighty-two years. Mr..
Boldly also filled the office of Justice of the
Peace, for many years, and gave general
satisfaction in his official intercourse with
his fellow citizens.
Mr. SHCer's Lecture-Rev Abiel Silver,
will deliver his next lecture in the church. ai
tine corner of Washington street, and Della.
ware Avenue, on Sunday evening, at half
past seven O'Clock Subject :-"The Car
OF salvation, and how to obtain passage;
or, the direct way TO Heaven made plain y
Seats free
Nehooaer lVreeked.-The schooner Mary
=. stephens, owned by George b. Money.
Esq, of Delaware CITY, and commanded Nv
Capt John G. Craig, of same place, started
from Delaware City some time since loaded
with one hundred tons of coal from the
wharf OF j. b. Henry, Esq, consigned to
DerOy, Connecticut, and in Long Island
SOUND the schooner sprang leak, when the
SAptaln succeeded in running her ashore Mt
Horizons Point, Long Island The crew,
among whom were Elias l.. Bateman and
James Colvin, two highly respected citizens,
also OF Delaware City, were all saved. II is
feared the vessel will be total wreck. al-
though it is hoped the coal may be recovered.
The weather being intensely cold at the time,
the crew XVprp hadlx, fropt b;tso,
Wheeler g. Wilson Seeing Maehi,te.-Mrs.
A. X. Peterson, No. $40 Market Street adj
joining the City Ball, has been appointed
agent for the sale of Wheeler & Wilson s
and also the Howe Sewing Machines. The
Howe is a Leather Sewing Machine and is
considered first class machine for work of a
heayy character. The Wheeler ,S Wilson
machines are too well and favorably known
to need any notice here Mrs. Peterson is
thoroughly acquainted with the operations
of these machines and can supply all needed
information respecting them. Her store
contains all the necessary implements for
using them cotton, silks, needles, &c, &c,
at manufacturers, prices. Persons in want
can be supplied at once at her establishment.
Rec. Or. Croueu, of Philadelphia, will
preach in the First Presbyterian Church,
TINS evening, at ~ O'Clock. There will also
be religious services in this church, each
evening of next week, commencing with
Monday, the 1st ult., at the same hour. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Wdnted.-A white girl about Ia years old
TO 40 light work, and attend upon children.
Apply at No. 9l3 Market Street.
mprogement.-Messrs. W. P. Perkins L.
sykes and j. Peoples are about erecting q
shop for the manufacture of Bolts, Nuts, Riv.
ets, &c, on the corner of Tenth and Walnut
streets, on lot bought of Samuel Hiles
lhey have been in the employ of Messrs.
u. " A. Belts, and are therefore well ac
quainted with this business, and will doubt
less be successful.
Holiday Presents. - Mrs. Luff, No. 1OC
West Seventh Street, in this city, invites the
attention of the public, to her large and
splendid assortment of goods suitable fol
Holiday Presents. Among other things she
has for sale, Gloves, Dolls, On excellent va
riety of Toys, &c. The ladies should be sure
to give her call.
Now We want you all to know,
Just the very place to go,
10 get your Collars, Scarfs or Stocks,
Under-Shirts and Drawers and Socks,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, C-ayats.
Neck-Ties, Mufflers and Shirts.
Wristets, Gloves and all such things.
Known as Gehtlemen's Furnishing
lis to Five Hundred Seventeen
Market, Fifth and Sixth between,
Right opposite the City Hall,
A most convenient place TO call.
There is no spot between the Poles
Better to buy those things than CoLF's.
Boots and iShoes-We invite the attention
of our readers to the large and well selected
stock of Boots and Shoes, to he found at IN,
store of G. A. Stowell & Brother, southwes
corner of Third and Market streets, in Til
city Ladies' Gentlemen, Misses and Child