Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-28

Iii sent TO US bring dollars TO our brave BOYS
who are lighting on so zealously TO brngl
thls war TO close. True, we have but lust
.ciosed our own Great Central Fair, perfect,
Iunrlvaled, as it was--a "grand success" asI
|elliEens and strangers alike admit-even'
New York for once acknowledging herself
Ioul-done one Of the most beautiful features
being 'Fhe Delaware Department"--whichI
was IN every way so successful and satsiac-
ItoTy that the undersigned, having been ap-
pointed to solicit aid for the present effort
proposes to send a contribution "lrom the
f. State of Delaware" to prove to the people
5of the great North West that our sympathy
for the soldier is ever true
All contributions in money fancy articles
sor curiosities of any kind will be most thank
FULLY received, acknowledged and forwarded
\ IN mass TO Chicago, It sent by the l5ih of
May to the rooms OF the Sanitary Commis-
sion, 1907 Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
directed to Mrs. Charles Graft"
3 All papers throughout the State will
please copy.
EPIrohE OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MAT
rERs.-The Commissioners appointed by thi,
Sta'e to relieve drafted men, closed up their
business last Saturday afternoon. They ex
pended about 100000
Charles Broihead, sth aud Madison streets.
+ IN this city, adverIisea q stray COW in another
column, and offers reward of five dollars for
Information that will lead to her recnyery
The household aud kitchen furniture of the
Rev. James s. Diokerson will be sold at public
sale. at his residence No 909 Market street. on
the 9th OF May next. at 8 O'Clock.
The directors of the Agricultural Farm in
New Castle county, have declared dividend At
the rate OF 4 per cent per annum, on the Ger.
hhoaies of stock from date, and further dyi-
dend Of five dollars aud forty cents on each
share of ten dol'1.-ss t,aa5reof, which, together
4 4 s'tm me principal, will be paid at the Office OF
the Treasurer, Robert McCabe, in this city, on
presentation and surrender Of certificate.
Lieut.. WIN. II. Bird, Of the U. s. Army, has
been ordered to Alabama.
Dr. d. W. Msull, Of this State, has resigned
bis position Of Surgeon in the United States
Aimy' ne is Speeding few days in visiting
his friends 10 this city.
We learn that J. Frank Hazel, Esq, Clerk Of
the House Of Representatives, is about to locat,
permanently at POrtlInd, Oregon.
House. OF REFUdE.-The corporators NAMED
d in the act Of the General Assembly to ESTABLISH
House Of Refuge in this county, met in til,
chamber OF the city council on Wednesday morn
ling. Mayor Mars presided. and William s
ililles was appointed Secretary. Toe act wa.
read, and after some discussion an Adjournment
took place until afternoon. In the Afternoon
the acceptance Of the act in it's present form
and the practioability of the successful condnc
of the proposed House of Refuge by contrbu.
tion, and without some permanent endowment
was discussed by X. r. Porter, D. NJ. Bates
Lewis Thompson, and Hanson Harman, where
upon committee was appointed to take init
considerstion the necessity Of the Institution
Nha all - -. at
community, and 10 suggest such alterations On,
provisions as 10 their deliberations may seen
necessary. The committee are DR.. II. F. Askew
Lewis Thompson, D. NJ. Bates, DR.. R. r. Por
ter. aud Joseph NJ Pusey, to whom the Chair
man and Secretary were added. On motion
the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of th
chairman.
0EH. WALLAcE RESUMES CoMMARD BY th
Following order it will be seen that Mai Genera
Lew. Wallace resumes command Of the Mddl
j Department Brevet Brig. Gen. Morris, VIII
has so satisfactorily administered the affairs o
the department during the absence of Genera
Wallace, takes command OF Fort McHenry ant
the other defepces OF baltimore -
HDes. MIDDLE DRRT., erH ARMY CoRPs, BAL
TlMoRE, Nh, April 10, l866.-The undsrsgne
respectfully announces his resumption OF th
command of the department, lately so well con
Quoted by Brevet Brig. Gen. W. W. Norris
E Lew. WALLACE,
VI Major General Commanding
II olieial-D. P. TRURsroE, Capt. and Ado.
II SPECIAL ORnRn.
a HDo4. MIDDLE DEPT, SrH ARMY CoRPs. BAL
TlMoRB, MD, April 10, l965.-The grew uniforl
worn BY certain young men, said to be student
has become so offensive to loyal soldiers an
citizens that it is prohibited in this department
This order will take effect from and after th
Goth Of the present month. By command o
Maj. Gen. Wallace.
HGRo. II. HooKHR, Asst. Adjt. Gen.
j Oiicial-D. P. THURsToN, Capt. and Ado,
HAEpBL Asp HAYDN CoscRRr.-The Copcer
Of the Handel and Haydn Society, Of this CITY
for the beneht Of the Home for Friendles
aChildren, which was postponed on account q
the sad calamity which has befallen the natior
n the death of the Chief Magistrate, will TAX
pa9e at the Institute Hall, on Thursday evenin
next, under the direction of NJ. L. Lichtensten
Esq The Society will be assisted by Professor
] HChares Grobe, Ferdinand Fulmer, J. B. Steigle
Y Hand an Orchestra under the direction of PFC
! Hfessor John b. kitchie This will be, unqhes
StiCnably, the Concert OF the season, iutroduciu
9 w the best musical talent Of the city Th
Mprogramme embraces some excellent selection
from the best authors. The performers, uudt
. their efficient Leader, have made great pr
hcielcy in the study OF music, have fine voc.
4, powers, and treat may be anliclp ted seldo
Menjoyed by the public. The proceeds are to h
Y Napplied to the worthy object Of assisting thoi
who have established Home, where the frienl
less and destitute children Of our city, find a
Nasylum and protection until they are capable Q
- Nearing for themselves. This, together wit
r the fact that those who attend the entertainer
. Twill be amply rooompensed, in the pleasuI
a afforded by listening to the rendering OF choic
Mpieces in an artistic manner, should be suffoiel
/ to insure large and appreeiatlve audience.
Board or EDUcATIos.-The Board of Edu
scaton met on Monday evening. The Rev. NJ
MCOleman, VIM 5. Hilles and Foster G MessiI
ger, new members, appeared, qualified and too
. their seats Bishop Lee resigned his positio
Has member Of the Board, and II II. J. Ma
was elected to fill the vacancy. John 7. Rob
inson was elected Treasurer. The followin
3 Standing Committees were appointed:
Teachers--M essrs. A. 0aWthrop, G. Kendall
Rev. MIR. DiOkerson, Rev. Mr.. Wiswell and Re,
Mr.. Coleman.
Books-Dr J. F. Wilson, W. s. Hilles, Re,
Talley.
Finance-Messrs. W. S. Hnlss, Messnse
land Quinby.
AccOunts-A. II. Qunby and W. Talley.
Visting-SchOol No. l, Dr. Wilson and F. c
Messinger No. 2, Rev. Mr.. WisWell; No
and 10, Messrs. Gawthrop and Mccall; No 4
Rev Mr. Coleman No. 6, Geo. W. Vernon
No. G., Messrs. Porter and Kendall; No, 7
Messrs. Qainby and Taley; No. 8, Messrs
Hall and Hilles; No. ., Rev Mr.. Dicksrson.
HARPER's MAaAzSR. SR.-The May number o
Harper's Magazine comes to us in good season
Its embellishments consist Of Illustrations Of al
inieresting narrative, entitled ''Washoe Revisit.
ed !" likeness Of Lyman Beeoher, the Ole
Beecher House, Lot Beecher's House, Yale Col
lege, and several other places Of note in con
nection with the celebrated Beecher family; like
nesses Of Geo. B. Mcclellan, Robert E. Lee apd