Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02
REPORT OF THE FEMALE BIBLE
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running to and fro are like rushing waters.
The knowledge Of the Lord, which is to
eoVer the earth as the waters do the sea,
is also progressing rapidly in comparison to
former years. The history Of missionary
societies is that of progress Wewould ever
rejoice in the privilege of bearing even a
small part in the good work. Tonight we
celebrate as society our iorty-filth anniver-
sary, and are still kept united in n triple
chain OF christian effort, more precious than
OF gold. AT our last annual meeting the So
ciety numbered 223 members During the
year there have been four removals, three
deceased, and one declined; but by the ad-
dition of nine new subscribers, our present
number is 224. We earnestly desire it to be
increased and invite any who are present
who have not united with us to do so, and
also to solicit the aid of others. II is most
important work to give the Bible to the
destitute, and we need help to perform it
in this city. We have 80 districts and only
reports from 22. During the last year We
have lost one of our managers by death,
Miss Mary England. From the written re-
port given in her name, we judge that one
OF her last works was TO visit her district
and supply those in need of Bibles fitting
work for christian at any time, but pecu-
liarly so when near the close of life; when
lite's work is almost over. The written re-
ports from the different districts show that
l4G1 families have been visited, 90 were
found destitute of the Bible and supplied.
About 200 OF the families visited were Catho-
lies. We will give some extracts from the
reports of districts.
District No. 35. "A little wistful looking
girl sat on door step. She was lame and
spoke of the pains she suffered. l told her
of Jesus, of his love for children, and pity
for the weak and suffering. She could read
and gave her the hymn "Just as l am, +"
with the request that she would learn 1t.
AT another place workman complained
that the Bible was so hard to understand
told him there was much in it very plain,
and mentioned the text ''this is faithful
saying and worthy of all acceptation." l
told him lic should pray to the Holy Spirit
for help. The conversation was very inter
esting one, but too long TO be transcribed
here.
King Street District. Distributed 60
tracts, many of them TO men and boys in the
street Several Catholic families refused our
little messengers, but we scattered them in
the beer saloons and bowling rooms, hoping
come might fall INTO good ground for the
glory of God"
Iledgevlle. 1--WE furnished nine destitute
families with Bible. Tracts were rarely
refused"
plsulCl comprising FRONT anu Wultr
Streets. "We visited 100 families, 80 of
them were Roman Catholics. But ac-
knowledged they had no Bible. These were
supplied. Called at number of hotels and
lager beer houses. We were told they had
Bibles. They received tracts, but it was
with laugh"
Market Street District. "Thc Committee
left Testament in the place where vagrants
are confined for the night, with the prayer
that its liie-giving words might direct the
attention of some poor being heavenward in
a quiet hour"
With each record of the visitors we feel
more impressed with the Importance of the
work, and desire earnestly that it should be
more frequently and thoroughly performed
in our growing city. We need increase of
means and of laborcrs to do what ought to
be done in this age of light and activity,
when such ample encouragement is given to
the reading and distribution of the scriptures
in the lanes and alleys, the highways and
hedges
Festigal-We observe that the Central
Presbyterian Church will hold u festival in
the Institute Hall ON the 18Th and 14th of the
present month, the proceeds TO be applied TO
the building OF n chapel on the northern part
Of French Street. Such building for the
holding of Sunday Schools and religious SER
vices generally, is much needed in that sec
ton The room in which the Sabbath
School has been held for some time is entire
ly too small, aud the friends of the School
are earnest in their efforts to build up n
structure that will give ample room, and at
the same time be an ornament to the street
The building will cost nearly $3, 800, il is es-
tlmated. The supper to be given to advance
this worthy enterprise will doubtless be n
handsome affair. Tickets have been printed
and are in the hands of the members of the
congregation. We hope that the utmost
success may attend the labors OF the friends
of the enterprise.
FareweH Sermon. The Rev. Leighton
Coleman will, we understand, deliver his
farewell sermon in 81. Johns Church, on
Sunday morning next lie will also preach
in the afternoon.
TIE Great Ceatrdl FNyn5t1ro Depot.-The
great central furniture depot of the city of
Wilmington, is t'tH' nr !. S j. N. Harman,
No. $40 King Street. This firm keeps n
number of hands constantly employed in
the manufacture of all kinds of Furniture,
from the most triling pieces to the most pom
derous llousekeepers can always rely on
getting just such articles ms they need, and
not he compelled to so from store TO
store searching for ii, neither will they be
required to pay enormous prices for inferior
articles. Care is taken to use none but good
materials, everything is manufactured under
their own personal supervision, and finished
in the best style. Being practical workmen
they know when the work is done right.
The utmost confidence may be placed in
their statements in reference to the articles
they offer for sale, and no deception is-used.
We would recommend our citizens to give
them II call.
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SGG.-Brandyw Francis Pctitdemanre,
VIM Dorsey, Martin Miller; Wilmington,
Charles Gano, John w. Griffith, Henry F.
Pickles; Christiana, James Wilson, Thomas
Kinscy, John Evans; Mill Greek, Chandler
Lamborn, Richard G. Fisher, Samuel Sharp.
less; White Clay Creek, William Reynolds,
James Scott, Samuel H. Wright; Pencader,
Oliver y. Cauils, Thomas McGracken,
Samuel Wright, New Castle, Robert II
Palmer, Henry Silver, James A. Bates; Red
Lion, Charles Corbit, Charles Janver, VIII.
liam NJ. Stuckart; st. Georges, Daniel Ste
vens, William Il. Dhiel, John II. Bennett
Appoquinimink, Aaron Reynolds, Thomas
l.. Scott, Henry II. WOodkeeper.
List of Petit Jurors far TIC Court Of Oyel
aad IefmiAdr.- Brandywine, Abncr p Tai
ley, William II. Green; Wilmington, Ewood
Garrett, j. S. Valentine; Christiana, Candy
Clement, James DiUorth; Mill Greek
Thomas L. Nandcvcr, Lewis Miller; White
Clay Creek, James Moore, Jesse H. Russell
Pencader, Charles b. Stewart, William D.
Comog; New Castle, James Hurst, join
Pugh; Red Lion, John Il. Chairs; St
Georges, Jonathan E. George; Appoquini
mink, Benz. Truax, Rayworth Weldon.
Police ABdirs.-Thc following cases have
been disposed of by Mayor Valentine;
Isaac Boyer, by officer Heal, for drunken
ness. Fined 80 cents and costs.
Geo Stradey, by officer Green, for drunk.
enness Fined 80 cents and costs.
James Dixon, (cold.,) by officer Hodges,
for playing ball on the street. Fined costs,
Benjamin Biddle, by officer Wingate, fol