Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-23

ings, both steel and wood, it cannot be ex-
celled. Among the embellishments is an |
exquisite steel engraving, entitled, "The
Last Boquet" Tho oolored fashion plate |
contains five figures, showing the fashions
for April. 1t is truly elegant, and will meet
the admiration of the ladies' Besides all |
this ii contains q number Of novelties, en-
bracing Bonnets, Caps, Collars, Sleeves,
Paletot for little girl, and Misses Talma
The literary matter is rich and Varied
Marion Harland, Mary JanYrin, Miss Frost, |
Mrs +. F. Ellet, NJ, A. Dennison, and other
well-known writers contribute to its pages.
1t IS among the best Magazines for ladies
published in the United States, and no home
should be without it. We would urge all
who desire TO subscribe for first class high
toned monthly, to send on their names at
once to Cooley.
Demoresrs Monthly.-The April number
Of this popular Magazine comes to us more
fresh and inviting than ever. The Music
"Beautiful SPRING" could not be more ap.
propriate, and is finely illustrated Then
there is fine engraving of "American
Mines;" another of "Prairie on Fire.
poem entitled "Genevieve, beautifully illus
trated; some excellent stories; the usual
choice assortment OF Literary matter in
cluding Talks with Women, by Jennie
June, and the popular Household, I" "Ar-
NlltttluEt, clC. mere is also q DlaBnl0Ce0I
colored tashionplate, profuse models of La
dies and Childrens Costume, accompanied
by fund Of varied and practical informa-
tion on current Fashion. Altogether, it is a
splendid number, and we do not wonder
that Demorest has become indispensable to
ladies.
Beddle's Monthly -Beadle's Monthly for
April has reached us. 1t contains the best
table of contents for the general reader that
we have ever seen, embracing a variety of
literary and instructive reading matter from
the best authors, and its embellishments are
of rare merit It's model of its kind, and
should meet with an extensive circulation.
This new claimant for public patronage has
only to maintain the good taste and enter
prise which have thus far characterized it,
and it will soon become highly prosperous.
Stereopticon Erhibition.-W We had the plea
sure of witnessing u stereoptcon exhibition
at the Institute Hall, given for the benefit of
the Home for Friendless Children, by our
townsman I. Clarkson Taylor; from which
we understand they realized $130, free of
all expense. 1talso proved to be an entertain
ment such as was never before given to
Wilmington audience. Wewere very much
amused as well as gratified (when the cover
| ing was removed from the instrumenD to
| see projected upon the screen an aquarium,
| containing many curious animals, such as
are found in stagnant water They were
very agile in their movements, the result be-
ing very successful. Among them we noticed
n very long snake-like animal, which we
were informed was the gordius, from which
the word gOrdian-knot was derived. Its
movements were very peculiarly interesting.
The views that followed were nearly all new,
having been lately imported. They consist
ed principally of scenes Gnimitable)
amongst the Alps and Pyrenees mountains;
also, the glaciers of the same; some OF the
most noted royal residences, with few
choice pieces of statuary, including bust OF
our Saviour; the four Apostles, st. Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John; also, Apollo, Belve-
dere, one OF the finest specimens Of art ex-
tant. We were very much gratified to see
so large an attendance. First, on account
of the object in view. Secondly, as an ap-
probation of Mr. Taylor's efforts in procur-
ing so admirable source of entertainment
and instruction; for truly the instrument in
his possession is an honor to the city, and
we would repeat the proposition made by
one Of the audience, That he (ir, Taylor
give an exhibition for the purpose of procur
ing a collection of those slides" For really,
it would have taken very little imagination
to have placed ourselves in the midst Of those
romantic scenes of that noble little Republic
guarded by the lofty Alps, Further com
I : ment is unnecessary. Language is made
quate; and our injunction is, if you have
another opportunity, do not neglect it o
seeing them for yourselves
The New York Dry Goods Market.--Th
Independent of this week, says:-Trade i
e dull for the season. Prices of all goods ar
: downward. The fall in the rates OF the ex
change reduces the prices of foreign goods
! which, from an excess of supply, are ais
=, selling below cost; and the fall in cotto
; and gold, actual and prospective, render
d the market for home products continue
y falling one. No dealers will buy largely 70
d stock, but only for immediate consumption
d Dealers from the interior are on here, bu
c buy sparngly. Payments from Wester
!, buyers are reported 10 be backward, whic
: is checking their credit. Prints have agai
e declined c(G2c. Some considerable sale
u have been made at the reduction, but prict
IS are still heavy. Brown shirtings and shee
n ings have declined. The demand is mode
e ate. Bleached prime goods are rather scare
4 and therefore not so heavy in price DelainC
!, have fallen Sc. yard, and are still tendin
m downward, the demand being below til
lie supply. A good inquiry exists for doeskin
-e which are steady; and cloakings for ladit
1t are firm and active. Shawls are abundan
id but dull and lower. Fancy cassimeres al
u in over-supply. The demand is limited an
e. prices are declining, Foreign goods al
es very inactive at private sale, and except ft
q linens, prices are lower, Quotations al
u, nominal. The auction sales are numerou
TX and large parcels are forced to sale at 10
III prices, Silks suitable for mantllas ar
&c cloaks are most inquired for Germa
n woven dress goods, shawls, silks, ribbon
rk and fancy cassimeres have been extensive
er sold through the auction-rooms. The il
portations of goods continues, nevertheless
SUSSEX County.-The Levy Court of su
rd sex County, last week made the folowiI
n.y. appointments.
OF COLLECTORS.
q, Cedar Creek Hd.-George II. Welch.
ii ~. Dagsboro' Hd.-John NAPLES
ne coNsTABLEs
he Cedar Creek Hd.-Joseph G. Morgan.
of Broadkiln Hd,-Rchard Blocksom.
mt Nanticoke Hd,-John r. Calhoun.
he North West Fork Hd.-zebdial Horsey,
ed Broad Greek Hd.-Lcvin T, Moore, Ebe
nd ezer IL, Tyre.
- Dagsboro Hd.-George II. Horsey, WI
1e, A Moore, John NJ. C. Hearn.
iy Baltimore Hd.-Burton w. Lynch.
I'D Indian River Hd.-Wesley W. Stevenso
Woolsey B. Carey, Jr.
Lewis and Rehoboth Hd.-John P. MI
'xt shall.
MS Georgetown Hd,-Curtis Fleetwood.
=, JAIL COMMISSIONERS.
Ia jenkins Warren, Nathan V. Messick, j,
ay P. w. Kollock.
nd The contract for supplying firewood to
ice Courts and the Jail for the ensuing year,
yill been awarded to George w. Willin, Esq.
nd Officers Of The Conference Church Eat,
ad- sion SOciety.-On Monday last, the offic,
ats of the Conference Church Extension S
hxrt I,n In nI, A