Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-12
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

electing nine directors for tho ensuing year
The stockholders of the National Bank of
Delaware arc notified that an election will
be held at the banking house, on Tuesday,
the 9th day of January next, between the
hours of two and four O'Clock, p. NJ, for the
purpose OF eleeting seven directors, 10 serve
the ensuing year.
An election will be held on Tuesday, the
9Th of January next, at the banking house
OF the National Bank of Wilmington and
Brandywine, between the hours of two and
four O'Clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of elect.
ing nine directors
The co-partnership heretofore existing un.
der the name of Clark & Robinson, at New
Castle, has been dissolved by mutual con.
sent All claims against or amounts due
said firm, will be settled by L. W. Clark, at
the Triton Mills, New Castle, Del
j. B. Porter, 400 Market street, in this
city, has on hand lot of articles suitable
for Holiday Presents, to which he invites
the attention Of his friends and the public
generally
Mr.. Samuel Harlan has purchased farm
in Brandywine Hundred, adjoining the Eg
nor property, of Mr.. Henry Latimer, ior
$4,000.
A citizen of Chester, Pa, has rendered
the +. W. Il B. Railroad Company, thirty
acres OF land, on condition that said Com.
The first snow of the season in this vieiu.
ity, fell on Saturday afternoon last.
II. Robinson, No. 305 Market street. IN
this city, has in store, a splendid assortment
OF jewclry and silver ware, suitable ior Ho.
iday presents, which will be disposed of al
reasonable prices. Call and examine her
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
An election will be held at the banking
house OF the Union National Bank, on the
9Th OF january next, between the hours OF
two and four O'Clock, p NJ, tor the purpose
oil electing nine directors to serve the ensu.
ing year
The National Thanksgiving Day.-Thurs.
day last having been set apart by the Presi.
dent OF the United States, as day OF thanks.
giving and praise TO Almighty God for the
restoration OF peace, the maintenance of the
Government, and the enlargement of human
freedom, business was suspended, and the
day generally observed in this city. The
churches were opened, and although the
ram Tell quite briskly during the morning.
the congregations attendant on Divine wor.
ship were unusually large for such occasions
Eloquent and appropriate discourses were
delivered, and devout and humble thanks
rendered TO God, that he had brought our
country safely through the dangers which
threatened It's destruction, and preserved to
| up the bASssAhEo VI NlNll anu TellElUuS liberty
In the evening, the Handel and HAYDN
Society, gave their fourth grand concert at
the Institute Hall, for the benefit of the
Young Mems Christian Association of the
Central Presbyterian Church. They were
greeted on the occasion by one of the largest
audiences ever convened in the Institute
Hall. The programme embraced an excel
lent selection from the most popular and tai
ented authors, and each of the members of
the society performed their part in man.
ner which called forth the loudest plaudits.
we regret to say that large number des-
ecrated the day, by induging too freely in
the intoxicating bowl, and disgraced them.
selves and our city by their actions. We
saw an unusual number of drunken men on
our streets at all hours of the duv. While
! others were cOmmingled together in the
sanctuary, pouring out their hearts TO God
in terms of praise and thanksgiving. for his
| blessings and mercies towards them not a
few were reyelling in sinks of misery and
crime, and insulting the Deity in the most
proiane and sinful manner Maddened and
besotted with rum, they came forth from
their dens OF iniquity and vice and disturb
ed the peace and quiet of the solemn occa
sion, with their demoniacal and drunken
yells. Ihey do not appear to appreciate tn,
great blessings we enjoy under the pris q
free Republican institutions or else are los
to every principle of morality. Thursda,
was our great National Sabbath, set apar
as such, because we had just emerged sue
cessiully from gigantic rebellion whicl
threatened the most disastrous consequences
1t claimed therefore, the respect and obser
vance Of all men, who properly estimate tn
value OF our government, and if they did no
desire to join in religious devotion, the,
should at least regard it so much as 10 be-
have in respectable and worthy manner.
The Fair.-For some weeks past the ladie
of st. Paul's Church and their friends bav
been busy in making preparations for hold
ing a fair in the Institute Hall, commencin
Tuesday evening, December 18th, and to b
, open each afternoon and evening of Wed
nesday, Thursday, and Friday, following
The proceeds are to be used in iurnishin
the Chapel of Grace Church.
Truly the ladies are engaged in a goo
cause, and deserve the hearty support an
sympathy Of all who feel friendly 10 clurc
enterprise.
f We arc assured that great care and main
have been bestowed in providing articl,
useiui and ornamental, and with special i,
ference 10 meeting the wants OF old an
young in the coming holidays, where the
will be able TO procure their Christmas good,
l. at prices no higher than they would pay q
1 retail elsewhere, it being the intention OF th
ladies that no advantage whatever shall b
taken by charging high prices.
The restaurant department will have i
attraction TO all who love good things. Mea
will be furnished at all hours, during N
opening of the fair.
The children have not been forgotten,
4 most ample provisions have been made i
the selection of toys and articles curious an
attractive.
season tickets s...........""...5O cents.
> Single admission ....,....".25 cents.
l Children's tickets..... is cents.
President Of he Deldware Railroad w
? learn that at meeting of the Board of d
r rectors of the Delaware Railroad Compan,
held in this city, on Friday last, S Nj. Fe
, ton, Esq, was elected President Of the roa(
in place of Hon. S. NJ. Harrington, deceased
@ We congratulate the Company, on havin
s selected this worthy gentleman and able an
> efficient manager, as successor to Mr.. Ha
rington. Few men possess in so pre.eminer
a degree the qualifications so essential
n manage railroads as Mr.. FELTON,. and "
Y doubt not, that under his control, the Con
q pany will continue in its prosperous carec
and prove decided success.
4 Sudden Deah.-Mrs. William McCowe,
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Mccall, died suddeI
ly at the residence of her parents. Mark,
Q Street above Tenth, in this city, on Frida,
= about noon. She was as well as usual a
a Thursday and partook of dinner and slppe
!. After the latter meal, she accompanied he
. husband to the residence of her uncle. NJ
o Mendenhall, in Tenth Street near Tatnal
About seven O. o'clock, she complained Of bein
somewhat unwell and requested her hui
: band to take her home, which he did. Sh
informed her mother that she felt quite il
and retired to bed. DIR. Harlan was imm,
!, dlately called, and applied the remedit
j, known TO the medical science, but witbo,