Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-05-05
Report of the St. Pauls Day Mission
School,

Report of the St. Paul's Day Mission
School.
IL 10 desired that should make report Of
.ue o. Faufs Day Mission School, which has
peSn g IN successful operation for six months:
ihe wants OF the locality rendered It such that
q Jay school, together with Sunday school was
needed. The school Is entirely supported by
Mr. D. taylor Cause, through whose generosity
muen good is being accomplished. We opened
WIN Tour scholars; next day twenty five; and
to-day eighty-fte. Mrs. Cause, Miss Ferris,
anu Mra. J. V. Rice have been very kind iu Civ
,ng eaileoes and pieces for patchwork. Mr.. J.
H. malraYen furnished quite supply Of needles,
AMI Mr. W. NJ Keunsrd with cotton. Before
our sunday School Anniversary, the friends Of
'ne mission were very active in striving to
cio'ne the children 80 as to have them prssenta-
nie al the anniversary. About thirty suits of
Boys Clothing have been given last winter BY
diherent persons, Mrs. Cause being ever first 10
giving Mrs Butler, Mrs George 8. Hsgauy,
Mrs. |. Pyle, Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Walker, and sew
erAl other benehcent persons we're the donors.
MRS MeCauley kindly volunteered her services
70 repair all clothing that needed ii. Rev. W.
o. stevenson furnished a number Of hats. Mrs.
" NJ Bates gave q beautiful suit Of girls cloth
ing Mrs. Richards gave q very nice dress, ts.
slde other things. The feet seemed the next
thing to care for Shoes and stockings we're in
demand. Miss l.. P. SaWdon, Mr. J. I. Chambers,
Mr. W. NJ. Kennard, and Mr. Grow, furnished
fifteen pairs OF stockings. Mr.. Joseph Pyle a
beautiful pair Of girls boots; hr. R NJ. JOnes,
a strong pair of boots for boy Mrs. Butler,
two pairs Of boys shoes aud through Mr. W.
II. Billauy's kindness twelve pairs Of new boots
aud shoes were given. How many happy hearts
there were, no one except an eyewitness could
tell. Aud the only way in which they can
return thanks is for the friends to call and hsar
:hem sing, which they do with all their hearts.
Mr. Daniel Fafra gave 1--WE beautiful little books
to the five hest children 10 the school. Mr..
and Mrs. Cause had them called together on
Christmas Mrs. Cause gave them each beau
titul book, aud MIR. Cause Eve cents each.
School opens at nine o'clock 10 the morning, dis
missing at twelve resumes at two, and dsmissen
at four. We feel very thankful for The many
kinInesses received in the past, aud hope that
We shall still have as many fsvors shown in the
future. MARY L. BHLr.
TniRuTE OF REsrEcr TO President LiscoLs
At meeting Of the Joint Committees OF the
several Councils Of the Order of United American
Mechanics Of Delaware, held April 25,h, 1865,
the following preamble and resolutions were
presented, read and unanimously adopted. The
preamble and resolutions were subseq quently
adopted by the State Council, and several Sub
ordinates -
Whereas. The Order Of United American
Mechanics Of Delaware have learned with sincere
aud heartfelt sorrow Of the demise Of our
beloved Chief Magistrate. Abraham Lincoln,
from wounds received at the hands OF a coWardy
and fendiah assassin, at an hour when the nation
was full Of rejoicing over the victories OF our
armies, which gave promise OF a speedy and
honorable peace to the country, and the hope OF
a bright and glorious future for this Union, we
IA thuN hu hfu H.
Ruler, who has ever been actuated by an earnest
desire to subserVe the best interests Of the whole
people and preserve the blessings OF free gov
| ernment to mankind. Therefore,
Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss OF
great and good man, who by his purity OF
heart and singleness OF purpose to promote the
common welfare. has secured place in the
affections of bis countrymen, second only to that
held by the Father Of his Country.
Resolved, That while we mourn the departed,
slain in cold blood, for no other reason than an
ardent love Of the laud that a. We him birth, aud
al undyiug devotion TO the free institutions
established by our patriotic Revolutionary
ancestors, that We take this opportunity to
express our utter adherence Of q deed 90
heudlsh and malignant in its character, and
trust that the sevsrest penalties Of the law will be
meted out not only to the perpetrators Of the
inhuman ACT but to all who have either directly
or indirectly aided or abetted in Its commission.
! Resolved, That in respect to the memory Of
our iai;ented President, Abraham Lincoln, the
Hall Of the Or6ss be drsped in mourning for the
space Of thirty days.
Resolved, That in token Of our high apprecia-
tion Of the worth and distinguished position Of
the late Chief Magistrate, as we'll as . feeble
| expression OF our heartfelt sorrow, at his sad
death, that copy Of these resolutions be entered
on the minutes OF the State Council and the
subordinaIes Councils in this Jurisdiction, and
be published in the journal and Statesman and
Delaware Republican.
AssIEERsARr. The anniversary exercises Of
the Sabbath Schools attached to the Second
Baptist Church, corner Of Fourth and French
streets, in this city, will take place on Sunday
afternoon next, at O'Clock. The children will
sing number Of appropriate hymns, and ad.
dresses will be delivered BY the Rev. Wm. AK.
man, and the Pastor Of the church, the Rev.
James 5. Dlckerson. The exercises will, no
doubt, be highly interesting.
Rev JAMES s. DicKERsos The Rev, jane,
3. Diekerson, for several years pastor OF the
second baptist Church, in this city, will occupy
the pulpit for the last time as its pastor, on sab
bath aeAt, being about to remove to Piltsbur0
Pa, to minister to the spiritual wants Of a con.
gregation in that city. lie leaves for the scene
Of his future labors next week. Mr. Diokersou
has labOred zealsusly for the cause Of Chris
uanity and the Union during bis sojourn in our
midst, ana his numerous friends will sincerely
regret his departure from al5opg US. Toe ad.
Voeates Of sound morality, virtue aud good gov
ernment, in the Iron City, will gain an able and
eloquent auxiliary.
10 FARNRRs.- -Pcuts, Horse aud Cattle Pow.
ders, Roberto Horse Powder, Kirkbrideis. Tai.
tersalrs Heave Powders, Dr. Tobias Venetian
Lnment for Horses, aud Roberta Rmhroc.-
ton, Ter sale at Wilson's Drug and MedieIn.l
Store, COS Market Street
PLOT TO BuRs pHILApKLPHIA.-Ap plot 10 burn
FhilAdephia, was disclosed to the authorities of
that clty on Sunday last. Being made aware Of
u, the proper measures we're taken to prevsnt
tue scosndrels from putting their rchenes into
operation We presume that our citizens need
only be made aware Of the fact, that ]. II. Muhl-
hausen' No. 4l6 King Street, in this city. has
oh hAnd magnificent assortment of Roods
suitable for the season, which be will make mn
| ln'o garments for gentlemen, in the most
fashionable styles, aud at such prices. a. 10
insure their making their Purchases at his
establishment. -''
TESTIMONIAL.
PisLD HosPfTAL, 2ND DIV, 2ED Conrs
NEAR BuRKHvILLE, Va,
April 2si6, 1865.
Al meeting Of the Medical officers Of tbs
2nd Division, End Corps, Surgeon 8. Hiram
Plumb, 69th Regiment, N. Y. Volunteers. in tho
chair, the following resolutions were sdopted.
Surgeon d. W. Maull, 1st Regiment DelawaF.
| Veteran Volunteers, late Surgeon in charge Of