Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-06-23

National Bdnks.--bs, Imitation, well executed,
and Of dangerous character, are reported in
circulation.
Coupons. Counterfeit coupons, dated March
/, 1865, for $3.50, in the similitude Of 10 10
Ave per cent. United States $500 bonds, have
been offered at different United States deposit
tories.
7-S0 Bonds.-Some Of these are in circulation
with the coupons cut oii, and are offered as Cur.
rency. Without coupons they are Of no value
until mature Refuse all such.
RHv GRoRaR W. JAsvIRR, D. D.-The sa-
lem Standard of Wednesday says;-
This Christian gentleman and eminent Minis.
ter of Christ departed this life on the 9th inst,
at the residence Of his son, John W. Janvier,
Pittsgrove, N. J.. On the following Monday a
large assembly met in the Church where for
nearly half q century he had proclaimed che
Gospel to testify their respect for his memory,
at which time an appropriate sermon was preach.
ed by the present Pastor, Rev. L. p. Smith
II is not too much to say that no man 10 this
county held higher place in the esteem
Of the community or in the sincere affection of
the people he had so long and so faithfully
served. For his Christian courtesy, his gener-
Gus hospitality, his fidelity in all the relations
Of life, and for his cheerful aud entire devotion
to the work of the ministry. he will be held in
'everlasting remembrance"
The deceased was a native Of Delaware, Of
French Huguenot ancestry, and in his elegant
manners bore the impress of his distinguished
lineage. He became the pastor of the Church
in 1914, and for forty six years gave himself with
zeal and fidelity to his blessed work, during
which time be received into its communion five
hundred aud forty five members, some of whom
remain, while many have fallen asleep in Christ.
"Mark the perfect mau, ahd behold the up.
right for the end Of that man is peace"
MAJOR wALRS.-on the l4th of May, 1861,
DR.. John p Wales, son Of the late Hon. John
Wales, entered the United States SERVICE in the
l1th Infantry, as Captain. In February last
he was Breveted Major, for gallant and
meritorious services in the field, during the
summer Of 1864. In March last, Major Wales
resigned his position and returned to this city,
and resumed the practice Of medicine. On
Tuesday last he received o commission as Brevet
Major in the United States Army. Major
Wales was among the FIRST 10 respond TO the call
OF his country, when traitors raised the flag of
rebellion iu the South, aud WAS actively engaged
from that time until March last, in the perform
anee Of his duties as good citizen aud gallant
soldier. He well deserves this compliment al
the hands Of the Government.
GoOBT's MAGAEIEE-The July number Of
this "queen Of monthlies," has reached us. II
contains three splendid engravinRs from the
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Co., New York, exhibiting the styles of dress to
be worn by the ladies in July. 1t also has two
beautiful engravings from the great lace estab-
lishment Of Geo. W. Vogel, Philadelphia, and
one elegant engraving from Brodie's Mantila
Depot New York. They are invaluable to the
ladies'. Among the embellishments is a magniH.
cent line engraving entitled "Noontide." Marion
Harland, Caroline 0rne, and other celebrated
writer's Of literary matter, contribute excellent
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and will be found pleasant companion 10 while
away summer day.
DROwSED.-A little boy about seven years
old, named George Gears, son of the late Charles
Gears, was drowned in the BrandyWiue Greek
near the Railroad Bridge, on Monday evening
last, about six o'clock. In company with a
number Of boys, he was playing on a foat-staRe
at the Rolling Mill, when he accidentally fell off
into the water, and WAS drowned Search Waa
Immediately instituted fer his body, which was
recovered short distance from where he fell
in, about nine O'Clock the same evening, md
conveyed TO the residence of his mother in the
vicinity.
Gas. s. F. CARRr. one OF the most eloquent
speakers of the age, will address the citizens of
Wilmington, this evening, at the Institute Hall,
upon the subject Of Temperance. The General
as speaker, can scarcely be excelled, aud all
NuV WISH 10 near lhe sunJeot OF temperance
treated in an interesting and able manner, are
invited to attend. Admittance free. Lecture to
commence at o'clock.
SABBATH School ExHIBIrIoa The Sabbath
School attached to the Scott NJ. E. Church. in
this city, will give an exhibition this evening
The exercises will consist Of singing addresses,
reeitations and dialogues. The programme
embraces an excellent selection, and an enter.
tainment may be anticipated OF an Interesting
eharaoter.
SALE OF MULgs.-The sale of mules by order
of General Ekin, will ba continued to-day, at
the Farmers and DreVers Inn, old Kings road
and Delaware Avenue, at ten o'clock. There are
1 some fine specimens of mules yet to be sold, and
our farmers should be in attendance at the sale
to day.