Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-15

Miss lHuloch's Poems. s.-Ticknor g. Fields,
Boston, have just Issued neatly printed
httle book containing a choice collection OF
poems from the pom of the author of
John Halifax Gentleman, " &C. Many
Of these. poems, extending over a period
OF several years. have appeared anonymously
in Chambers journal and elsewhere, have
been frequently reprinted In the United
States, and were universally admired on ac-
count of the beauty of thought and the
genuine poetry they contain, The pub
fishers have now arranged them in man
ner whore they can be kept without trouble,
The little book will form valuable addition
TO the library and will be found to be a
pleasant companion to while away many
pleasant hours 1t can be procured at The
store of Boughman, Thomas 81 Co, 49l
Market Street.
The 81. Johns Church Fair.-The Silver
Fire Horn voted for ut the Fair and Festival
OF st. Johns Chufch, at the Institute, was
presented TO the Water Witch Steam Fire
Engine Company, on Wednesday evening,
that Company having received the largest
number of votes. The Base Ball Equip.
ments were presented to the Diamond State
Base Ball Club, Jr', it having received the
largest vote.
"Summer Rest We have received from
Ticknor.& Fields, publishers, Boston, work
entitled "Summer Rest, from the pen of
Gail Hamilton, author OF Country Living
and Country Thinking" and several other
works that have attracted much attention
throughout the United States. "Summer
Rest, y is regarded as excelling all previous
efforts of the distinguished author, and may
be regarded as an exceedingly valuable
work, which will be read by all with interest
and instruction. Gail Hamilton ranks among
the best writers in the country, and those Of
our readers who desire to keep themselves
booked in the literature of the day, should
procure this work. 1t may be purchased at
the store of Boughman, Thomas & Co., 421
Market Street, in this city,
"Th6 Kennet Yearly Meeting Of Progrss.
sine FFtdndsN was held through three DAYS of
last week, al their Meeting house, near Ken.
nett Square, closing Saturday afternoon.
The house was filled to overaowing, hun.
dreds being unable TO gain admission the
last two days, and the interest increased to
the close. "'Vestmoniesn were adonled on
religion, temperance, reconstruction, &c.
The last subject was discussed with great
earnestuess and marked ability, and Presi,
dent johnson was plainly and thoroughly
exposed, and Congress frankly criticised,
and urged 10 adopt suffrage for the black
man, and for women also The first step
was looked upon as feasible, wise, just, and
TO be expected now; the last, as to be reached
in the future.
The delightful weather aud tho beauty Of
the rural region where this meeting was held,
added much to the enjoyment of those pre-
sent, while the liberty of expression, for
opnions somewhat varied, gave life to the
speaking and awakened thought in the hear
ers. Among those present from distance
were Oliver johnson, Theodore Tilton and
A. NJ. Powell, of New York, Mrs F. d.
Gage, Of New Jersey, and Susan b. Anthony.
On Sunday very large meeting was held
through some three hours, opened by a dis,
course on Religious Liberty by II. T
Cro2ier, Of New York.
Rirsr Improvements ts-Congress has ap.
propiiated Sl07,9l0 ior Improvements of the
harbors on tho Delaware River
Ordered 10 Report - Assistant Surgeon
George McC. Miller of the United States
Army, has been ordered to report to the De
partment OF the Cumberland,