Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-05-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPToMR OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MAT
TRRs.-The Rev. Wm. G. Roberts Pastor OF the
First Presbyterian Church, in this city, some
years ago, sails for Europe tomorrow. He
goes as delegate from the General Assembly
Of The Presbyterian Church of the United states
TO the General Assemblies Of Scotland and
lreland-alsO to the Synod Of France and
Switzerland, and TO the General Convention Of
Wales.
Bernard Cassidy, an employee Of the Phia-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail Road,
was fatally injured about one week since by the
falling Of large trunk, which was beug taken
from a car. The trunk fell on his body, crush
ing out his bowels. He fingered until Saturday
morning last.
The anniversary of he Good Templars of one
Of the Lodges Of this city, was obseI Sed in their
hall ip the building of Ferris Garrett, last
Monday evening when an eloquent address was
delivered by Miss Thompson, daughter Of Lewis
Thompson, Eeq., of Mill Creek Hundred
John RoWbotham left this city few days ago,
for the purpose of opening a store in Petersburg
Va.
Th9 subscribers to the Sd Ward draft fund
held meeting at the scientific lecture room Of
tho Institute, on Friday evening" and after con-
siderable discussion unanimously agreed to do
nate their surplus fund. amounting 10 nearly
three thousand dollars, to The Home for Friend
less Children. They also passed resolution of
thanks to Joseph Pierson end donated him 8l00
CORRECTION In a portion Of our last We
stated that seventy persons were confirmed at
ST. Johns church, Brandywine. Ii should have
been ticeaty persons.
SUNDAY School ANsIVRRsARY.-Th Sabbath
Schools connected with the Second Baptist
Church, Of this city, celebrated their anniversary
on Sunday afternoon last The Church was
handsomely decorated, and the exercises very
interesting. The children sang number Of
beautiful hymns in fine style. Addresses we're
delivered by the Pastor, Rev James s. Dokerson, J.,
and the Rev. VIM. Aikman, OF the Hanover
Street Presbyterian Church.
Washington Jones, ESQ.,, Superintendent, read
his report, which shows that the school
has made large accessiOns to its numbers
during the past year, and that many of the
pupils have professed religion and connected
themselves with the church. The following is
the report =
"The past year has been one Of unusual pros
perity to this school, we have realized that ait
is not vain thing to serve the Lord" even in
the Sabbath School. God hss blessed the faithful
labors Of the teachers and many Of the scholars
have been converted. Ninety scholars and
four teachers have been received into the
Church, nearly all Of them during the great
revival Of the last three months. AT ths
commencement Of these meetings, there were
three unoOnyerted teachers in the school, specia
prayer was asked, and made by the Church fol
their conversion it was no: long until they
sought for themselves, and found the Saviour,
and are now members OF the Church. All OF
our teachers, and the greater part Of the
scholars, are now protesting Christians. We
earnestly lope and pray, that the remainder Of
the scholars may soon be brought to the same
Saviour. And while We have furnished SO
many members to the Church. she has paid us
back, on account Of the indebtedness, over sixty
young converts, just brought into the Church,
who have also become members Of the Sabbath
School.
"After making diligent inquiry, can only
ascertain OF the death Of one scholar during the
year, Maggie Rogers, sweet and interesting
little girl from the Infant school. just budding
on earth she has gone to bloom 10 Heaven
she is safe in the arms Of Jesus. Another, who
was formerly scholar in this school, also died
during the year, Sergeant Abijah Corson, a tru,
patriot aud soldier who died for his country, ant
now fills an honorable grave. "Peaoe to hil
ashes." We still have three members iu theii
couutry's SERVICE whom We hope soon tC
welcome home.
ave have during the year added about fvr
hundred volumes 10 our library, at cost o
over three hundred dollars. We also hay,
purchased a ine Melodeon for the use Of thu
school, and contributed about one hundred
dollars for missions. We have fifteen mall
teachers, librarian and assistant, and thirt,
three female teachers, making with the super
intendent, fifty one teachers aud officers, wit
/ three hundred and twenty scholars in the larg
school, and from eighty to one hundred in ii
Infant school, making in all over four hundre,
, scholars, and at this time the school 10 in
very fourishing condition"
Mr.. JOnes on behRlf of one of tho claauns nrs
3 sented to Mr.. Dickerson, handsome silver goble
The Infant school rendered to Mrs. Dickerson
similar present, and the various members Of tb
. family, we're each the recipient of a profusio
OF the most beautiful bouquets Of fresh flower
Miss MitchelPs class presented to little iii
e who has been in the employ of the Pastor
family, named Cidney Ross, a very handson
Photograph Album. Mrs. Cloward'9 class prI
j. scented to Mr.. W. G. Jones a magnificent wreat
A and boquet, draped in mourning, in testimoni
of the respect entertained by them for Il
N deceased wife Of this venerable patriarch
Christ.
After the presentation Of two beautiful Roble
@ from the children Of each Of the schools, one 4
= Mrs. DickersOn and the other for Mr. D NJ
Jones observed My Dear Brother and Paste
It l would be doing injustice to myself, as ii
~ superintendent Of the school aud an officer
u the Church, IL should allow the present OF
l. portunity to pass without an expression of o.
70 feelings towards you, We renewedly tender
you our Warmest affections and sympathy, al
3. our entire confidence in you Bs q minister Of Il
n Lord Jesus Christ You have ever faithful
earnestly and fearessly declared the truths
N the blessed gospel, without the favor or fear
4 man, and have not failed to preach against a
\ in high places as well as low, nor failed
~ denounce treason, tyranny and human SLAYER
as well as other vices. We rejoice in O.
to-day that that noble nag draped on this alta
n has never been dishonored in this pulpit, b
4. has been defended with Venerstion as stro
as the love OF life itself Although during 20
IL almost entire connection with the Church
ID pastor, our country has been shaken from
centre to its uttermost limits by this wicked
terrible rebellion, the spirit Of which enter
of into Churches as wall as families, yet with
the feeling has been one OF the liehtest kin
h0 causing but few slight rippes on the surface
d, our perfect harmony they have passed awe
IL and the Church is nov in entire harmony
," feeling, and you have 3 stronger hold on
affections Of the Church and congregation, Of
r;s think, may go farther and say, on the col
10 munity, than at any former period Of your cc
+. neotion with US. You came TO us, my broth
m, about Eve years ago, with fear and trembli
that your health would not bear you out in
Le- discharge Of your onerous duties, but God /
~. sbundantly blessed you, set the seal of
appreciation on your labors, permitting you
rt- receive into the Church about three hundi
ev members during your pastorate. My broth
we Will miss you from this pulpit. where
have 80 often listened to you with profit a
pleasure We will miss you from the desk belc
where We 80 often met at the lecture and SOC
. gathering for prayer and conference, and,
a the Sabbath Schools, o, how much we will m
% your pleasant countenance your Worda nf hf