Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

wlie on the 10Th ult., after being lodged in
jail, gave to one of his neighbors 81, 900 TO
expend in supplying his family of children.
lie also entrusted $1,000 in money to the
Sheriff to deposit in Bank to his (Arm-
strong's) credit. Some of his neighbors say
that in many respects he is very clever,
agreeable man, and in n business capacity
was eXeclled by comparatively few farmers.
The Second Baptist Church Sabbath
Schools made an excursion to Red Bank, N.
j.. yesterday.
II any of the citizens of Wilmington will
walk to 2223 Market Street, they will sec
that the Rev. j. L. Houston has opened an
office there as agent of the Guardian Life
Assurance Company, OF New York. The
entrance is rendered attractive by the signs
ana post cards, and more especially by the
information received tberefrom. But still
more if you will ascend and enter the door
front of the stairs, you will there find very
amiable gentleman, who will gladly give you
any information concerning Life Assurance.
This subject is beginning to attract the at
tention il deserves. Men of all classes and
professions are looking into it, eager 10 know
its merits, and ready TO avail themselves OF
its benefits. Mr. Houston will facilitate these
aims 1t will be seen the company has a fine
Board of Directors and refers to j. Cooke ~
Co, and other gentlemen known and read OF
all men
CounteJeits Qf National Notes.- Nearly
every month batch of new eounterfeits of
compound-interest or legaltender notes and
OF the fractional currency is announced
Peterson's Detector for June gives the fol
lowing list of recent issues.
United States C0mpouad-interea Aotes-
5!Os imitation-vig, ION the left end) female
erect holding sword in left hand, her right
hand resting on Bible-male bust so on die
above on right end. Well done and likely
to deceive good judges.
zoos counterfeit are in circulation.--A fac
similie ofthe genuine BILL but the engraving
Is not so fine. They are dated MAY 10Th,
1865; letter b. The green ink in the back
on the counterfeit is paler than that in the
genuine. Be careful and examine well all
before taking them, as they have deceived
some Of our best Judges,
U, S. Legal Tender ureenbacks. SIS, a
new issue and very well done The only
prominent defect is heavier shading around
the words" United States in the title. The
counterfeit is about one eighth OF an inch
shorter than the genuine.
Counterfeit Postal Currency, aelo issue
Filty-cent notes. new issue. On the top OF
the bill the words FURNISHED only by the
Assistant Treasurer and Designated Deposi-
taries of the United States, " observe the two
words "ol the;'' on the genuine there is II
little space between them, not so on the inli-
tation.
Fiity-cent notes. the engraving is good,
but the gilt frame around the head is very
bad. The paper has, however, the apear-
anee of common print paper, and is very
whitish. The whole of il is a little smaller
than the genuine Six barrels on right end
OF Washington are very indstict.
attrft ,,.N
dark, poorly engraved.
Twenty -five-cent notes, poorly engraved.
on poor paper, and the gilt frame around the
head don't show any gilt.
Ten-cent notes, very coarsely done, and
the green ink very pale.
Grace Church Fsshual.-We are glad to
learn that the late festival held by the Ladies
Aid Society OF Grace Church, was a great
success. The financial returns-as well as
general interest-amply rewarding the ladies
Tor their labor. The Childrens May Party
closed the series of entertainments most
brilliantly, On entering the hall the Royal
party was greeted with music from the
amateur band; the herald, Miss Lizzie Elliott
announced the coming of the Queen, Miss
Essic Rice, around whom the throng Of sub
iects gathered singing "Ilal Fairy Queen. y
Then followed the presentation of the crown
by Miss Lizzie llaryey-Master George p.
Norris acting as crown bearer Then came
the addresses of the first and second Maids
of Honor, Miss Sadie Aikman and Miss
Edible Tatnall, the latter presenting the
sceptre, which was carried by Master Harry
Billany. The Royal speech followed, after
which Lady Hope, Miss Laura Christy,
adorned the Queen with garland of flowers
The remaining Maids OF Honor, Misses Mary
Wells, Annie Bowers, Dolly Lowe and Clara
Bowers, then offered homage to the Sovcr.
eign, while the Months, represented by IL
young girls dressed in white, with blue
sasbes laid a floral offering at the foot of the
, thrnt,, The Seasons, Ella Bowers, Helen
use Annie Finn and Bertha Sanders,
paid their tribute in beautiful song The
Queen Of the Floras presented an offering
on behalf of the attendant band of Fous,
who joined in full chorus entitled "Wild-
wood Flowers " Then came the partug
song OF "Summer Days are Coming and
one of the most delightful entertainments
ever given in our city was ended. We
might add that one of the most interesting
features OF this party was the group of six
knights in white garb with tri-coored
sashes, around the fairy May Queen And
altogether, the handsome dressing, sweet
| singing and graceful movements of the chil.
| dren-joned TO the brilliant decorations OF
the hall-tormed scene that will be long re.
| membcred by the dense thrOng that attended
the festival ON Wednesday evening.
Nee L9dge Of odd, Fsilors-The NJ. w.
Grand Master, W. b. Hyland, assisted by
Il, W Deputy Grand Master, Isaac X. Short.
Qlan, r. w Grand Warden, Granville Wicr.
Il. W. Grand Secretary, Edward McIntirc,
and Past Deputy Grand Master W. b. Col
Inns instituted a new lodge at Smyrna. on
Wednesday evening last, under the title OF
stella Lodge, No. 33, I. o. o. F." The
following named gentlemen were elected of.
tieers:-
n. G.-I. D. Hamilton.
V. CT. o. Ayres,
X. S.-William I, Collins.
P. S-William II. Baggs
TIL. r. Bearne
After the institution and installation cere.
monies were concluded six members were
admitted by card, and twelve by initiation.
The charter members of this Lodge are
among the most active and energetic citizens
in that town and vicinity, and the new Lodge
promises to he one of the best in the iuris-
diction.
NarrOa0 Escape -On Wednesday afternoon
last about five O'Clock, small girl about nine
years Of age was in the act OF crossing the
intersection of Market and Fifth Streets.
when one of the city cars came down Mar.
ket; while waiting for the car to pass, two
| horse carriage came up Market; the girl got
frightened, and by some means got in be-
tween the traces, close to the heels of the
horses; they were at once stopped by the
driver, when they began to kick. The girl
had in her hand.a small basket, which Kept
the heels of the horses from striking her.
She was extricated by the conductor Of the
car, Mr. Speakman, without being injured
in the least.
caution. We give the following from New
York paper, and commend its Importance to
every housekeeper's serious consideration
The wife of q mechanic at Albany, N. v,
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