Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-09

Ine Mdis.-In obedience to the request
! OF large number OF our citizens. the Post.
master General of the United States, has au.
lhorizeu That the mails be conveyed TO and
from the depot in a wagon, instead Of on a
Wneeioarrow, as heretofore. horse and
%Nehlcie % mas already been procured and Mr.
rye, the efficient mail messenger imme-
dately put the new arrangement into opera
tion. This is an improvement on the old
Tyle T Whlch VIII be appreciated by the public.
mere IS a large amount of matter mailed at
lhe once in this city, making a heavy load
to be transported to the cars, and 1t was ask.
ing good deal of the mail messenger to re-
qulre him to convey it to the depot in
wneelDarrow. Besides, there was more lia.
olllly 10 nave 1t robbed, under the old ar
rangement, and our citizens have now greater
security that their letters will 20 safely. II
also affords the Postmaster an opportunity TO
ciose the mail at later hour, and yet be in
time for the trains, which will be a great ac
commodation to business men. Tho new
mail arrangements will be found in another
column.
SANFORD IS C0min9.-Samuel s. Sanford.
with MS great original Opera Troupe and
Mlnstrels, Will give grand concert at the
institute Hall, in this city, on Tuesday even.
ing, the l3tL inst. On this occasion they
VIII sing some of their best Songs Duets
&c, and Introduce an entertainment equal
TO any ever given by him at his Opera House
III fhlladelphia. His troupe consists OF some
OF the best performers in the country. and
they should be greeted by large audience
Col. Cldrk's Lecture. The very many
friends Of Col. Clark, lately commanding the
ly5d Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers,
Wllcn was ior considerable time stationed
IN wilmington, will be delighted to learn that
he Will deliver lecture in the large hall OF
lhe Wilmington Institute, on Friday even.
ing, the 23d inst. We understand his sub
Iect Will be Work and Wages" Wethink
we may promise our citizens d rare intel.
ieetual entertainment See advertisement.
Another Large Baptism. week VIC
chronicled the baptism on Wednesday even
ing at 81. Johns Church, Brandywine vii
lage, OF twenty eight children We are
pleased to learn that on Wednesday evening
OF this week there was at the same church
.naptlsm OF twenty-six children and persons.
Inc service was most solemn and interesting.
me Oaptlsms in this parish for less than a
twelyemonth number one hundred and
!wenty-slx, and more are expected to follow
Immediately. All good people may rejoice
at such success.
Sfetrreoptieon Exhibition. We need hardly
cal the attention OF our readers TO the exhi
bition TO he given on Thursday evening noxt |
at the Institute Hall, by Mr.. II. Clarkson
Taylor, The views comprise infusoria, cele.
brated buildings abroad, statuary, scenery
amongst the European mountains &c. They
are all entirely new, and as the instrument
is very superior one, our readers may ex-
pect fine treat The proceeds will be de-
voted TO the Home for Friendless Children
whose treasury is well nigh exhausted This |
TACT alone should fill the hall.
west Wilmington. n.-Dr Brown will give an
opportunity to our citizens on Saturday next, |
at five O'clock, P NJ. precisely, to secure |
lot in West Wilmington. A free train of
cars VIII leave the depot at fifteen minutes
past four O'clock stopping at Harlan's shon
to take in passengers. Persons who desire
to purchase site for a home, should be sure
20 DO present on the occasion.