Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-19

which, from you and my many other good
| friends, / have been constantly cheered from
the beginning of my illness.
The presentation took place at Mr.. FetOn's
house, Immediately after which photograph
was taken of the Company and the engine,
the group including thirty seven persons.
The engine and tender are about two feet
long, made entirely of gold and silver, and
are splendid and costly affair. They are
inclosed in glass case, and are the produc-
tion of Mr.. Benton, of Wilmington.
After the ceremonies incident 60 the presen-
tation were concluded, the company were in
yted to a sumptuous banquet by Mr.. FELTON,,
which was all that could have been desired,
and formed fitting adjunct to the magniti-
cence ofthe gift presented to Mr.. FELTON,.
The utmost good feeling prevailed during
the discussion ofthe splendid vlands prepared
for the occasion, and the company separated
highly impressed with the liberal hospitality
of Mr.. FELTON,, and gratiiied with the reeep-
tion their magnificent gin met with at the
hands of the honored recipient.
Deldwars Bi5le Society.-The S2d annual
| meeting of the Delaware State Bible Society
| was held in ST. Paul's NJ. L. Church in this
city on Thursday The attendance was not
large. Judge Hsllpresided. The usual bust
ness was transacted, committees appointed, &c
when theyadjourned until "a oclock in thcey-
ening.
The opening exercises were conduciedby
Rev. Messrs Wiswell and Aikman. Judge
Hall read his annual report and then intro
duced Rev. DR.. Sheldon, of New York DR.
S. proceeded to give an outline of the work
In which the parent society are engaged and
stated that the demand for the Bible is now
as great as ever. Transations into the
| Spanish, Hawaiian and Arabic languages are
being made at great expense, DIR, Cooke of
Smyrna, and Bishop Lee addressed the meet
lug. Rev. Dr. Emerson introduced resou-
tions as chairman Of n committee which
proposed raising $4,000 for the cause by the
society. After spirited discussion the res
olutions were passed. A committee to pre-
pare resolutions on the death of Gov Cannon
reported. after which the society adjourned.
Kent County Bi6le iSocsety.-The Sixth
Annual Meeting Of the Kent County Bible
Society, was held in the NJ. E. Church, Dover,
on the 7th inst The following named gen
tlemen were elected officers for the ensuing
year
President-Rev. Thomas B. Bradford
Vice Presidents - Rev. T. j. Thompson
William Cummins, M. d.
Corresponding secretary-James c. Bird,
N. D.
Treasurer-Andrew J. Wright
DIRECTORS.
Duck Greek Hundred-Rev. DIR. Charlie
Cooke, Rev. Joshua Morsell, d. D.
Little Greek Hundred-Rev. Jas. W. Ham
mersley, w. Du Hamel
Dover Hundred-Rev. H. Colclazer Rev
W, Cahoon.
Murderkill Hundred-Rev. Alfred T Scott
Thomas b. Coursey
Mispillion Hundred-Rey Wp. NJ War
ner, Rev. r. II. Merriken.
Milford Hundred-Rev. ]. II. Lightburn
Thomas Hammersley.
The next annual meeting will be held a
Smyrna.
The following delegates were appointed L
the annual meeting of the Delaware Stat
Bible Society, at Wilmington
Rev. DIR. Charles Cooke, William Cum
minis, NJ. D., Rev. c. Huntington, Rev Joshu
Morsell, d. D., Rev. II. Colclazer, Rev Thos
g.. Murphey, Rev. T. B. Bradford And a
delegates to the Annual Meeting of the Sus
sex County Bible Society, in July, 1866
Rev. j. II. Lightburn, Rev, Cleveland, Rev
William M. Warner, Andrew j. Wright
Addresses were delivered by the Rev
hessrs. Bradford, Murphey and McColley.
Far for he Soldiers and Sailors Home.
To the Cittzens Of the United StdteS-Th
Ladies' Visiting Committee of the Soldier
Home, in the city of Philadelphia, propose
to open National Fair at the Academy
Music, on the 23d day of October next, fC
the purpose Of raising Building and Eli
dowment Fund for the Institution with whic
they arc connected.
The undersigned commend this project
the favorable notice of their Hsii~-. ~4isiSsf--
the United States.
ha Col 10, Raa
by the State of Pennsylvania for the relief
soldiers and seamen who have been honor
bly, discharged from, and the children ofthos
who have died in, the service of the country
The Cooper Shop Soldiers Home has bee
merged in this Institution by legislative al
thority, and is now in successful operation
But as the Building now occupied at the CO.
ner Of Race and Crown Streets is entrel
inadequate to the necessities of the Home, I'll
Managers have given their sanction to IL
proposed Fair
Although the Home is located in Philade
! phis, its benefactions are not limited by Sta
/, , boundaries Its doors are freely opened
every deserving soldier and sailor of Il
: Republic who seeks admission.
The management contemplates an indu
trial department In the Institution, in whiC
the inmates who are able to work at the
trades may find employment, and thus
+ relieved from the position Of mere dependan
on public charity. II contemplates also
department where children of those wi
have died in the service will be tenderly pr
: tected, and carefully educated and prepare
for suitable vocations.
While the hearts of the people are owe
, flowing with gratitude to God for His gre
; gin Of victory to our patriot armies, we shou
l not forget our duties to the brave men wi
will soon be returning from the fields th
have won, disabled by honorable woun
. from the active pursuits of their profession
9 The orphan children, whose fathers ha'
! fallen In our great struggle, are also special
entitled to the public favor and protection
= Let US provide Home worthy of their @
: ceptance, and worthy of a people whose pi
= perty they have protected, whose liberty tn
y have secured, whose Government they ha
" saved, and whose hearts they have gladden.
), by their splendid achievements.
II is hoped that the citizens of Wilmingt
. will contribute literally to this effort TO pl
u euro funds for the support of an inStituti
. that furnishes Home for all disabled q
/ diers or sailors, and provide means of he
>, orable support for those who have Civ
y health and strength for their country. II
4 4 proposed to allot separate space to the {
u nations from this State; and with the desi
OF facilitating the transmission of goods
!, tended LOT the fair, the Ladies' Aid Soeit
e Will receive and forward, free of expense,
contributions entrusted to their care 7
70 articles may be left with Mrs. Breese, at I
library, or with any of the following nam
Q ladies'
y Mrs Alfred Lee, West Fourteenth Sire
- Mrs. 8. Candy, 1921 Market Street.
= Mrs. VIM. Candy, 1401 Market Street.
y Mrs. VIM. Lea, Brandywine Village.
y Mrs. T. Darlington, 722 King Street.
J. Mrs. G. Richardson, 515 West Street.
u Mrs. G. Chandler, 905 Market Street,
,p 'n Mrs. J. 7. Robinson, 839 Market Street
~ Mrs. A. w. Smith, 9Th and Market Sts
N N Miss E. Newlin, 511 West Street.
A. p.-sonrJ lfotor co,-o.a1 VIZ q HANOI