Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-15
LOCAL MATTEhtS.

Donation Party--On the evening of the 9th
Inst. the people of st. Georges Circuit paid a
friendly visit TO their junior preacher, Rev. w.
T. Tull They met in large numbers at the
residence of his futher-in-l law, Adam Daystt,
ESQ. After partakiug of the good things which
they brought along for the occasion, several
hours were spent iD pleasant aud social con-
yersatiou. Mr.. Solomon Deputy, on behalf OF
the people, presented him with purse well
filled with greenbacks, amounting to Sl37. 80
Also a large handsome family Bible. Rev. Mrs.
Tull was presen ted with beautiful gold watch,
key aai hook, several pieces of dishes, and a
set of large silver tea and table spoons. The
result of these generous donations was about
Sls5. Mr.. Tull made a short and appropriate
address. The st. Georges brass band was pre-
sent and favored the party with several pieces
of their excellent music. After very affect
ing prayer had been offered by Rev. Mr.. Tull,
all Joined In singing the doxology, when the
happy party at a late hour left for their homes
realizing that sit Is more blessed to give than
to receive"
Sprituahsm The lecture of DR.. Fitz Glib
bon last Sunday afternoon, in Ferris b Garrett's
building, was largely attended The Doctor
commenced by announcing the creed OF the
Spirltuslists, which differs very materially from
that of church going people. They reject the
doctrine of atouement, local place OF hap
piness aud punishment after death, and regard
the Bible If taken in literal sense as mass
of contradictions. We had intended to have
reported the Doc tors remarks at some length
but have not the space to do so at present. Ii
another number, however, we may give tn
creed as set forth by one of their prominen
men. The Doctor will speak next Sabbat
evening on the birth, parentage. and lie @
Christ.
Birdsborouqh NJ E. ChSreh.-The Birdsbort
NJ H. Church, of which the Rev. Thoma
Sumption Ia the beloved Pastor, is favore
with a most glorious revival of religion. Tn
altar is nightly filled With peuitenis, and th
house crowded with attentive and respecti'
congregations. Such revival has not pee
witnessed in this church for long time. Th
Pastor is exceedingly popular and beloved
all classes, save the rumsellers, against whoi
he has proclaimed eternal and uucompromisir
warfare. He has labored as faithful eyar
pelist, and n fearless defender of the trut
and he 10 now receiving the reward OF mis- Ii
bors OF faith and love- All who have thus I
presented themselves at the altar, are mt
and women OF promise and influence, and etc
nifty only will reveal the great good he b
accomplished in marlborough and on Bird
borough circuit, by the blessing Of God Th
Ia great year Tor marlborough circuit.
We congratulate the congregations upon
and rejoice with them in their prospect
and pray God that their pastor may
etrenEtneneu WIN hdu Phyp'
strength for the great work in which he 70 {
gagged, aud still continue to be . "terror to Q
doers, and praise to them that do WE'LL"
Notice-The members of the Grant Conn
Ne. G, Union League OF America, OF st. &c
gss and Red Lion Hundreds, are requested
meet at the drug storeoi VIM. +. Cleaver,
Delaware City, on Monday evening, the 10
inst, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose OF reorg
izing and the transaction of any other br
meas that may be brought before the Coun'
WIN. JONES, President
Grace Church-The ladies' Of "Grace Chu
Aid Society" take this means of present
their sincere thanks to the business com
nifty of Wilmington, Tor their generous al
behalf OF their cause. The receipts b
amounted to S2,s26, proving the truth
'willipg hands make labor light" The ma
Of the contributors will long be rememb
by all interested in this religious enterpris