Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-10-19
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1saeVfto JOT AfUCtWiOGf.--
!, Inc attractions of the current number of
llls brilliant periodical have never been sur
passed. In its illustrations its literary mat
ter, It's complete and useful fashions, its va
rely OF admirable topics, it will be found a
Whoic century ahead of any other magazine
published. A fine poem, 'At the Goal, -"
ny VIM, Ii. Burleigh; magnificent colored
Equestrian Costume; cartoon representing
our national sports; "WhOm to Marry"
characteristic article from Jennie June, are
among the features of the present number.
BESIDES these are some unusually interesting
stories, several poems, beautiful winter fash
IONS and patterns, the 'household" items,
etc, etc. Enough, surely, including the
splendid typography, to satisfy the most cX-
acllng. Remember, now is the time to sub
scribe. Address, W. jennings Demorest,
AIS Broadway, New York.
The Gd1ary.-
We have received the October number of
the Galaxy, an illustrated magazine of enter
tanning reading. The contents embrace a
large amount of excellent reading matter on
topics OF an interesting character. Also,
well-written stories by able authors, and sew
eral poetieal etlusions of much merit. This
magazine has supplied want in our peri
odical literature long felt, and is rapidly
winning It's way to public favor With this
number commences the second volume, and
we take pleasure in commencing il TO every
admiror OF high-toncd literature MS well
worthy of their patronage. Address W. c.
r. T.. Church, No. 80 Park Row, New
York.
Ldaghing Gas.-We direct the attention
OF our renders TO the advertisement of DIR.
Cotton in another column.
His Ndme.-Through the efforts of Mr.
Joseph Orme of this city it has been ascor-
tanned that the name OF the unknown Eng
llshman, who died from sun-stroke at the
farm of Mr.. solomon Deputy, in Red Lion
Hundred, in July last, was Henry Wasen-
croft. lie was young man of fortune, and
belonged to one OF the first families OF Stock
port, England, He became wild and reck.
less and squandcred the greater portion of
ms money. lie had an amiable wife whom
he deserted and came to this country Mr..
Orme has iorwared to England the necessary
legal papers to enable his wife to become
possessed of his estate
Union Meetings. Union meetings will be
held as follows:-At Townsend ths-Friday
evening, at half-past seven o'clock, to be
addressed by Hon. j. II. G. Pilkin, of New
Orleans; Hon. ii. b. Swopc, of Pennsylvania,
and Anthony Higgins, Esq.
AT Delaware City o-morrow-Saturday-
evening, at half-past seven O'Clock, to he
addressed by Hon. j. II, G. Pitkin; VIM G.
Spruanee, Esq,; Benz. Nields, Esq, and
Levi G. Bird, Esq
A mass meeting will be held at Milford ON
Tuesday afternoon next, at 3 O'Clock, to he
addressed by Hon. James Pollock, of Penn
sylvaniai Hon. Wayne McVeagh, of Penn
sylvana; Hon. j. r. G. pIkin, of Louisi
ana; Gen. Ill. A. learce, of Virginia; Cant.
d. Y. KilgoIe, of Wisconsin; William
Divine, Esq, of Pennsylvania
mass meeting will be held Mt George
town, on Wednesday afternoon next, nj
O'Clock, TO be addressed by Hon. james
Pollock; Hon. Wayne McVeagh, and VIM
Divine, of Pennsylvania
A mass meeting will he held AT Scaiord. ON
Thursday, the 2jlh inst, ut halfpast seven
O'Clock, 7. NJ, 10 be addressed by Hon
James Pollock; Hon. Wayne McVeagh, and
VIM. Divine, Esq, of Pennsylvania.
Jad9e Pttkin.--Tho Hon. J. II. G. Pitkn.
of New Orleans, las addressed several Union
meetings in this city and vicinity during the
past week. lie is Il very effective speaker,
and his addresses are marked with much
ability. lie is doing good service in the
cause of the Union
On lpedBesday last full band of music
paraded through our streets, headed by boy
carrying placard announcing n "Demo.
cratic picnic, followed by II eolorcd man
with another, advertising that the great
Family Oyster Depot of j. Kreuscn s. Co.,
is at No 50O Market Street. This is capi
tai way for kreusen 81 Co. TO advertise, and
they deserve to succeed
Mem JerWsalem ChurcA, De1atrare Aoenue
Morning service, ut 10! O'Clock; evening
service, at ~ O'Clock, Subject or evening
discourse, Sunday, October 2lst, 1SGG-"rhc
Hidden Mamma and the White Stone. ~
Rev lI-17.
Sale IF Real Estote.--The Salem Standard
says that MIR. John G, Mulford, of that town,
has purchased the plantation in this county
belonging TO one of the Reynolds, for
$4,000.
Postmaster at Mdford.-Aaron W. Bell
has been appointed Postmaster at Milford,
Del, in place OF Alexander N. Hall, re-
moved.