Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-20

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families Of cur countrJ's brave defenders. These
worthy persons are really in need Of ass Istanee,
and those who have undertaken TO relieve them
are laboring Eealously in that behalf Their
protectors are away suffering ell the privatious
and dangers Of the field Of battle, aud IL is but
right that those who are home should see to il
that their wives and families have all the com
forts Of life during their absence. We hope all
will contribute something II each mau but
gives bis share sufficient sum eau be raised TO
pay each family an amount sufficient 10 render
them comfortable. Let the loyal men respond
promptly to this demAnl on their patriotism and
geneI osiiy
LEcruRR We take pleasure 10 announcing
TO cur readers that Rev E. d. Fairchild will
lecture in the Institute Hall co Thursday even
Jog, January 2eib. on Tine purposes and work
Of the U. s. SANITARY Commission" Mr.. Fair
child has been in the field two years as agent Of
the Commission. and has recently returned from
Gen. sberman's srmy in Northern Georgia -
The lecture will be free. Ra Mr.. Fairehild's
mission ia not to make money, but at the request
and in behalf Of the,Commission to describe the
methods used and results achieved by this or
ganiEation for relieving the sufsrings Of the sick
and wounded Of our armies and navy. The
noble cause for which be speaks and the pro.
found interest felt for II BY cur citizens we are
eonhdent will insure large attendance.
Ladies' and Csiidrens Hats
Latest styles at CHARLES oAKFoRp SONS. Coz,
ntAi Hotel, PHILADELPHIA.
ANorHER sKATBo MArcH Another skating
N aich took place al Mr. Wharton's paik yes.
terday afternoon, for 8 lsdy's skating cap, valu.
ed at SS7. The matter was decided by the
gentlemen present in the following manner -
As gentleman entered the park be was furn-
ishsd With blank ticket. After viewing tbs
mNalA -
as 10 bis judgment was entitled 10 the Prize
The following was the result Of the ballot Miss
Rodney, 2l2 votes Miss Harvey, 100; Miss
jackson, AZ Miss Bowers. 8 Miss ByarJ, A
large number were present, and everything
passed OF 10 Cue style.
NKw KTSD or WEATHER QAUos.-We
were shoWn recently by Messrs E. Bringhurst
Co., little Instrument called Hygrometer
which from convenience and cheapness seems
likely to come into quite general use.
1t consists of piece Of vegetable fhrs,
twisted into spiral form with one end firmly at
tached to the back Of the Instrument aud the
other fastened to brsss hand or indicator
This hbre twists and untWists with the Varia-
tion In amount Of moisture 10 the atmosphere
moving the indicator 10 the direction Of dry or
"WsT weather (as marked on the dial plate as
the case may be. and lie so sensitive as 10 be
reslily affected BY the breath.
"satissn hand for showing the direction
and extent Of motion Of the indicator from time
to time IS well as neat Thermometer is At. |
taehed 10 each Instrument the whole being sold |
At the lew rate of So The Mereurial Baro. !
meter costing from l5 to 80 dollars
Go and see them IS matter Of scientific
curiosity whether you purchase or not at E
Bringhurst Cs's corner Sixth and Market
streets.
WAGER OF Five HUNDRED DoLIARs T3R rHE
BENEFIT OF THE U. s. SANITARY CoMNfsstoS
gentleman, residing at No. 909 n. 4th street
Philadelphia, Edward willard Possesses the
remarkable faculty Of spelling backwards any
word, sentence, or seres OF sentences 10 the Eng
lish language, without having them in print or
manuscript before him The above WAGER has
been made for the object sisted that within
three months no person can be fouu that eau
do the same or give lin any sentence that he
cannot spell backwards Parties interested will
apply as above.
PRsBTrRBT or WILMrEGros Pr Re-Yafa
Aeeting Of the PresbyteTy, having heen constu
tioually called for, will be held in Hanover
Street Church, Wilmington, or Thursday. jan
uary 10th, at 10 o'llock, A. NJ for the following
objects -
l. To receive and act upon a repor, for the
Committee on Home Missions and
IL II the way be clear to review W. H. Ed
wards, a lcentiate Of the presbytery Of Mon.
mouth. under the care Of this Presbytery, and
TO ordain said W. II. EdWards as nn Evangelist.
Jous W. MsARs, Moderator.
SABBATH School At OEoRoErows.-A Pies
byteriAn Sabbath School will be opened in the
upper room Of the district school house. IA
Georgetown, on next Sabbath afternoon, at hal
past one O'Clock.
Fis1 RESIDENCE ToR SALR.-Joseph EisiuR
oilers his large three story residence, No. 706 |
East Sixth street. below Spruce, for sGle Ii ia |
situated in pleasant part Of the CITY. on nm
elevation with an enclosed yard 10 front, water
and gas in the house Everything is in good |
order This property is we'll worthy Of the at |
tention OF any person desiring to purchase good
property
AssuAL MEETING. The annual meeting of
the stockholders Of the Odd Fellows Hall Com
pany, VIII be held en- Saturday afternoon, the
2sth inst, at the Hail. at O'Clock, for the Dur
pose Of eleetng officers for the ensuing year.
MsR0ED.-The Peninsuar News and Ad,er.
tiser las been merged into the Georgetown
Union.
RELikVRD EhON DUTI.-The various Govern
meni officers employed to inspect baggage OF
tue depots In the lower parts Of the State, to
prevent smuggling contraband goods through the
Union lines, have been discharged from duty.
NEW NOvELs.-T. D. Peterson s Brothers.
Philadelphia, have just issued two new novels.
entitled Family Secrets" aul " Tom BowlinR's
Adventures" Family Seerets"is companion
to Family lI.ir,' by the came author. It is
ireplets With al those magic pictures which We
look tor only in the productions Of FIRST class
MINUS ht up BY the fires Of vigorous aud awe
commanded genius. We invite the attention of
our readers to this fascinating work, which NAV
DC 'fuly termed the most charming story Of our
time. rom BoTling's Adventures" is a simon
pure sea tale OF real merit, full of excitement
and will be read with much interest. Those
works may be procured at the store E. s. r,
Buller, 42O Market street, in this city.
WASTED,-TwO young lades who have e1pe-
tlsnee 10 merchandising, and who can give sat.
isfAetory references
Apply 10 BouOHaAE, THOMAS & Co.,
Al Market Street, Wilmington. Del.
Co-PARTSERsHIP.--The UNDERSIGNED have
tbs day associated under the firm Of j
humiord and Son, for the transaction of
the Hat aud Cap business.
j. RuNFoRD,
ED. II. RUMFoRD.
wilmington, Jan. lst, lsG5.-jy l7-2t
No TIcE 10 soLDIkRs' FANiLlEs The second
pay ment 10 families Of Delaware Volunteers vjll
be nade on Friday, January 9Th. between tbe
hours Of ~ aud II in the morning, and 2 and
~ the afternoon. Those not revised. will bring
lhe,r last letter with them. New applicants will
cali on ". II. Pierce, corner Of Trout and Shirley
streets, before the day of payment.
re-. WA. CASBY, Chairman,
City papers please copy.
N SPECIAL hOIlcE.-Dry Goods, Dress Goods,