Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-03
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WAsrED-A person is wanted at tho New Cit-
tie County Almshouse to take charge Of tho TO-
sue department of that institution. Application
may DO made to John Finn, Thomas Titus or
Edward Dringhurst, in this city, or any Of the
trustees of the poor.
AoCIDENT.-W learn that on elderly lady.
mother Of Mr.. Jeremiah Mahoney, who re.
sides in Fourth street, between Poplar and
Lombard, fell on the ice at the corner of
Fourth and Poplar Streets on Friday morn
ing last and broke her arm, she was con-
yeyed TO the residence of her son, when the
proper medical attention was given her
TnH CnRlsrMAs FEsTvALs Christmas
festivals Of the Sunday Schools belonging to ST.
Johns church, BrandyWine Village, we're held
on Wednesday (Holy 1Bnoceuts' Dayl aud
Thursday That Of the white school was On
Wednesday, At 2. NJ. Service was said In the
church, where also the children sang with much
spirit two carols, :" Christ was born on Chris,-
mas Day" aud. Carol, brother, CAROL" BE.
sides the Rector and very large congregation,
there were preseat also the Rev. Messrs. Hale.
At-spuJ, st-s Nad,,1 s.Md NeWbyi1. auuressrs
were delivered by Messrs. Hale and Newbold.-
After service the chidren-to the number of
24O-nnd as many adults as could be eoeommo-
dated, proceeded to the Sunday School House
where the members md friends OF tue parish had
prepared most handsome Christmas tree, and a
large table crowded with q beautiful assortment
of candies, cakes, apples. So. 1t WAS 3 very
merry time, aud seemed to be enjoyed alike by
young and old.
The festival for the colored persons and chill
dren WAS held at the same place on the following
day, and was OF the most pleasant and gratify-
Jug character. Hardly any of them had ever seen
q Christmas tree before, and yet their wonder
and enjoyment were expressed in the moai or
derly manner. Several hymns we're sung, and
that most admirably, and two Of their city min
listers made very appropriate and we'll expressed
addresses. Before they dispersed, they, ofthoir
own accord, passed vote Of thanks to those
who had repared this liberal entertat msnt for
them. No one who was present could fail to
b' the more interested in this movement to ed
uoate and chrisIlaniZe this neglected race.
RRpoBTED MARINE DISASTER IN DELAWARE
BAY.-The Philadelphia Inquirer s,ys; We have
received n communication, dated Delaware
Breakwater, Dec 20, 1864, from Cant. Taylor
Mathews, Of the schooner Only Daughter, to the
following effect On Wednesday, the 25th inst,
aooe.s half past two O'Clock in the afternoon
uutlbg sgts-heast gale, saw a schooner, suppo-
seu 10 oe Inc Mates Witch, loaded with hsy,
capsized, and all hands arc s..pposed "a bnvs
perished. Tho Cape May light boat Wa bearing
south southwest from the said vessel at he TIM.
About four o'clock r. Nj. another schooner, sup
posed to be the Cornelius A. Crook, also oaded
with hay, was deserted heading of shore aud on
fire. Cape May light boat bearing east south
cast from the vessel. The crew OF both vessels
are thought to have parished as Capi. Mathews
could not see them leave either craft in small
boats. The ouly Daughter was so far to Ice
ward that il was impossible 10 render either
vessel any assistance, and she (the Only Dsugh.
teri was,also in disabled condition.
FR,NK LEsLlR's MAaAzIsn. We have recsiy.
cd the JanHary number-beiug the commence
ment OF the sixteenth voluwe--of this popular
monthly au gazette Of fashion. Il is much i'm.
proved in appearance. The fashlon plates are
very beautiful, and furnish the ladies' with ihfor
nation on this important sub set in advance of
all other publications. ltmay therefore be looked
upon as being the first authority in all matters
relating to the dress. The literature cons ats Of
continued romance, by one Of the most emil
nent authors OF the age, as we'll as interesting
tales, noYellettes and adventures, all Of which
are embelshed by original Illustrations by the
tirst artists Besides all this, ii contains much
reading matter of the most entertaining charao-
tor, rendering il one of the most choice maRs
zines now published in America. We opine that
many names will be added to its subscription
list in this vicinity for the present volume.
TnG HUSBAND or BBLLE BoYp.--The husband
Of Belle Boyd, the famous Rebel apy, took re-
fresbments in the Guard House Of The Ctizeps
Volunteer Hospital, in Philadelphia, on Friday
sfteraeop,son h.s yayto Fort Delaware.
lszcsRsRED.--It will be gratifying to the
u'au&' ffirnds yf ,he Ser Samuel W. Thomas
pastor Of 81. Psurs NJ. E. ohuFch, Philadeiphis,
to learn that he J as recovered from his recent
severe indisposition, and resumed his pastoral
duties.
{ l. o. 0. F.-The Grand Lodge Of Delaware,
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, will hold.its
semi-annual commubiceuop, % Dover On the
18th last, OF o'clock in the eseung
OsLl Fcuk DAYS L1Fp 70 s6Bscafpr,To rus
U. s. l0-4Ts,--R X. Robinson & Co., corner
Of Foarta aud Market Stress, will receive sub
scripfihrsio To- the L. S. i0-a0 Loan lahieh peys
8 per oNe,sls - In Gold) illl The 7lh 81 jAa-
z. ary, Fesseudens gives noliss'
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