Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-03-31

ANAhhhsIlau fChNE 1t ia not often that a
scene OF so much religious interest transpres,
rs That which was witnessed in the Second
Baptist church on Sabbath morning last. The
house was thronged in every part by those who
had come TO witness the services by which over
one hundred persons were to be publicly
welcomed into the church. Most of these had
very recently devoted themselves to new and
a better life and upon profession Of faith had
been baptized by the pastor. After the usual
religious eIvces and a very tender admOnition
to the young converts and the church by Elder
I Knapp, Mr. Dickerson directed those who were
10 be welcomed to the membership of the chuich,
to arrange themselves side by side. standiua in
the sevtral aislrs. Whereupon 105 persons.
eld' mlddle-sged and young, took their plnses,
the circle extending around the eutire body.
pews of the church. Mr.. DiokeIson addreeeed
them very briefly and then turned TO Elder
Knapp and with great emotion recalled the time
when, twenty five years ago, = poor, sinful,
orphan boy had heard the Gospel from his iips
and obeying the Gail had found the christians
reward and the christians hopes Nov that
boy held him by the hanl and AZ the pastor Of
the church had been for several weeks laboring
with his venerable "Gather in the Lord" in the
| glorious work Of winning souls to Carist
MIR. Knapp responded with much feeling and
tenderness aud then with Mr.. Dickerson
proceeded TO give the hand Of welcome
aud, fellowship 10 each of the candidates
Soon the entire church in order, rew
after pew being vacated, followed the pastor
| and greeted the baud VI young converts. the
whole assembly, in the meantime, singing the
TO songs Of Zion Many stout hearts were melted
tears, aud among the audience there were those
who, as spectators seemed to wonder and weep
as they wished that they could have been priy-
legged with some part in services so affecting Rud
so sacred.
Elder KuFpp left on Monday for his western
home, while MIR. Dickrrson s still conducting
the meetings at his church every night during
the week. Fifteen were baptized on Tuesday
evening in the presence of n very large and s1l-
emn audience, and we under stand that quite
large number arc still waiting to be received
into the Church Surely this is work n which
the good of every name aud denomination should
feel an interest.
GAnDEH SEEDS - very good gardener should
now be looking after the seed that he is now to
SOW this spring. of the imported varieties, the
supply will probably he much less than the dc
mand, and even Of hone grown seeds the stock
frequently gives out by planting time, a, was
the case with onion seed last year. Il is scarce
ly necessary 10 insist upon the Importance Of
good seeds-good not only a. being of II good
sort or strain, but good rs to their terminating
power. Old seeds are often source Of great
loss and disappointment, and many are soI each
year which are only lit 10 be thrown into the
fire 1t is especially difficult to procure at
distance from secdsmen Of reputation, seeds on
which one can rely with confidence. Seedsmcn
put up their boxes Of seeds with flaming print.
ed label, " Warranted Fresh" All very true
aud fair for the first year; but when these boxes
OF seeds are bought out year after year ior many
years. il is neiher true nor tain. Many kinds
OF seeds will not vegeiHte after the first or sre-
ond year. The only honest way is for the deal
er to label his boxes with the year ia which they
we're Put up leaving it TO the purchaser to dc.
eide Tor himself whether or no they are fresh
enough for his use. Test by spiUutIng few Of
each lot.-Ameicda Agrieuiiuraiist.
A RAscAL,-Tbe citizens of East Brandywine.
Chester county, have recently been exercised
in regard to wedding which was to, but did not
come of owing TO the bad faith OF the bride.
groom elect. The facts are as follows after
sitting out the chaif "A citizen cf Coatesyille
had for some time paid attention to a lady of
East Brandywiue Vows were given-the ring
procured-the parson summoned-the guests
invlted-eVery omen predicted a happy consum-
nation OF the marriage rites. Last Thursday
the ceremony was TO be performed at the brides
home-irehds were assembed-ihe preacher
was on hand tV perform his duties nccordipa
to law Tue table was overloaded with the
good things that sustain life but the bride
groom was missing-after waiting some time
the bride elect requested triend-in her agony
TO see what dire calamity had befallen her
more than lover, and to hasten and bring hin,
TO her II was not long before this friend was
at the residence of the Bridegroom at Coatesyille
10 his inquiries he was told that the bridegroom
had gone west and would not be back soon
this was all he had TO take back aud report to
the festive scene. His arrival at the lady's |
home and his report turned gay hearts into sad
ones. No one can depict the agony Of her who
had the bitter cup to the mouth so young-may |
its bitterness ever be blotted from memory's |
chamber. On further inquiry, it was ascertain
Cd that this rascal had been married the same
night to o lady Of Cincinnati What course the
young lady's friends, who live in Brandywine
township, intend to pursue toward this yillnin
for the great wrong he has committed upon a |
conhding girl and IN outraged community, We |
do not knOw. We have his name, but suppress
i out of respect TO the injured ones Village |
Record
DRowEED.-A man by the name of Bernard
McGraw was drowned in the Brandywine on |
+ riday week last, near the bridge, on Dupnrs |
banks. The circumstances are as follows:-
The creek was exceedingly high and running
rapidly, caused by the recent heavy rains, and |
several logs were being washed down, when
Mc0raw went out in small boat TO secure a |
large log He was warned by several bystanl-
ers that it was very dangerous experiment,
but nevertheless he went, and having secured |
the log to his boat was making every effort %
reach the shore when he was washed over the |
dam breast. The boat capsized and McGraw |
was washed n considerable distance down the |
creek before lie could be taken out When |
brought to shore restOraiyes were used but the |
only sign Of life was long sigh, after which he
expired lie was about 60 years of age, and |
respected by all who knew him. He leaves o |
wife and fnmily to mourn his untimely end.
CHILD FoUND.-Corouer Curry held an in
quest last Tuesday, over the body of new.
born infant which was found on tho lot fronting
on Jefferson street, near Second DR.. Wilson
examined it and found wound in its throat,
and the jury rendered a verdict that it came 10
ts death from puncture wound in tue throat.
There was nothing to Indicate lwhere the child
came from or who had placed it where it Das
found. 1t is supposed to have been dead two
weeks.
PETERsoEs MAGAZINE ron APRIL, with its
usual attractive features is out. Peterson keeps
even pace with the improvements of the times,
and furnishes monthly, periodical Of rare
attractions and popular taste.
Communicated.
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