Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-07-06


God. '0'eu III
Hesolred, That we extend to the bereayet
family of our deceased Brother, sincere feel
lngs ot coincidence may they find balm il
1lleadi may the God of mercy administer
consolation TO their sorrowing hearts. ant
teach them, that for the righteous "to die l.
gam, and THAT the hour is coming in th,
which all that are in the graves, shall heal
hls voice, and shall come forth.-they ma
hGUe done good 10 The resurrection Of life. He
who spake as never man spake has said
Come unto me all you that are weary and
heaYyladen, and will give you rest ~
hesotred, That, as token of our sorrow
uiiuer thls bereavement, and as manifesto.
tlon OF our love and reverence for tho dn.
parted one, our charter be deeply draped foi
six months with the insignia of mourning.
ResolUed, That a copy of tflese resolutions
DO transmitted to the tamilyof the deceased.
JAMES QUINN, JR.,
J. l.. KILLGoRE, C-..
JAMES SMITH, committee.
FL. II. j. NAFF,
Wilmington, June 27th, 1866.
The Fourth Of July in VIlminoton 49,
There was no demonstration in Wilmington
on the Fourth of July, and our citv nresent
ed quiet appearance. Many of our citizens
visited Philadelphia for the purpose of wit
Messing the grand parade of the soldiers of
tne war Tor the Union, and the presentation
oil the battle-fiags to the State of Pennsvl
vania, others attended the numerous Bic
MICS, held in the vicinity, and our streets
were almost deserted. A National salute
was hred at sunrise, noon and sunset, and
the bells throughout the city rung. The
ooys unused themselves by firing pistols,
cannon and exploding tire-crackers. In the
evening there were private displays of fire.
WORKS IN various parts of the city, which in
some instances were quite handsome Al
about ten O'Clock, the people repaired IN
thelr homes and our city assumed its wonted
quiet, There were some few fights incident
10 lmDlbing too much whiskey, but we have
mol learned that any one was badly hurt.
Fires on tie FourA.-The alarm of fire
about O'Clock in the morning, was caused
Dy the burning of the roof of the back nor
llon n oil house occupied by Benz. Mcdaniel,
N Market street, between Fourth and Fifth
! ! ne ne names were extinguished before much
damage was sustained.
The alarm of fire between eleven and
Twelve O'Clock, was caused by The bnrning
Of the roof of frame house at the Garner ~
Eighth and Tatnall streets, occupied nv
'olored people. 1t was slightly damaged.
An Excursion to the Penns1lpaafa CooJ
heg'ons'- Wilmington and Reddina Raflroad
.On the goth ult., about seventy of our cili.
lens lett this city on an excursion to the
loai regions OF Pennsylvania. 1t was gotten
up ny gentlemen interested in the proposed
construction OF Railroad from Wilmington
10 blfdsDoro', IA. Nearly all the Directors
Of the proposed Road accompanied it The
Company visited the coal mines and many
other places OF interest on the route They
went as far as Brdsboro' The excursion
ISIS were much pleased with the trip. and
thoroughly convinced Of the necessity al
The construction of the Wilmington and
Reading Railroad. These gentlemen have
had an opportunity of seeing the marked
progress and prosperity which everywhere
lollowed the introduction OF the iron-horse i
on their trip through Pennsylvania, TheI
also witnessed the immense advantages
winch viii accrue TO Wilmington by sun.
plying us with the products Of the regions
'hrough winch 1t will pass, and take back
7 .he hahulcrall oil our mechanics and manu-
lecturers in exchange. There is immense
wealth on every side, along the entire route.
coal and iron abounds, and it would afford
US an opportunity 10 procure these much
neeuea articles, at much lower prices than
At present. We trust that this excursion
VIII give an impetus to the proposed Rail |
road Company, and that ere long it will be
quilt ana put in successful operation.
AneedoteS and Incidents Of The Rebellion.
w c have received from the National Pub |
lshing Company Philadelphia, copy of |
WORK Just issued, entitled, The Pictorial |
Book OF Anecdotes and Incidents of the War
d the Rebellion, Civil, Military, Naval and
Domestic 1t contains the most brilliant |
'nd remarkable anecdotical events of the
great conflict in the United States: heroic.
'atrlotlc, political romantic, humorous and |.
ragical, with famous words and deeds of
woman, sanitary and hospital scenes. prison
Experiences, &c. The work is by Frazar
Kirkland, author of the Clyclopedia of
commercial and Business Anecdotes. - and
eNeral other interesting works. 1t is neatly
'ouno, well printed, and is beautifully illus
Iaied WIN over three hundred fine engray.
ngs OF the principal men who took an i'm.
'ortant part in the groat conflict, and nu-
nerous historical scenes, &c The author
'ives o portraiture of the more lively or per.
onal sayings and doings of those who occu
'ieu a prominent place on the stageof action
turing the progress of the strife. The col.
ectlon is not confined to any particular State,
ection, corps or department but embraces
hem all. An examination of the general
ontents OF this work will show that thew
omprse anecdotes of scenes and events be-
onglng to several hundred battles, skirmishes
nd collisions on land and sea, including
very engagement of note during the con.
Ilct, The most famous sayings and doinps
d ponllcal circles bearing upon secession in
Is puDllc and private aspects, are given, and
endeF It the book which, for the spare hours
! nome reading, every soldier. seamen. citi.
en- and family should have. In n word II
upphes place which has been left vacant
y, all those who have written upon the
ubJeet OF the war for the Union. We would
dvise our readers to send mt once and nro.
ure copy Of this book, which will doubt.
9ss sell rapidly, and the edition will soon
e exhausted, as it cannot ial to commend
self to all who see it.
For Cape Ndg,-The new, swift and com.
lodious steamer Samuel NJ FELTON,. Can't.
1 Davis, has been placed on the line to
ape May. The FELTON, leaves New Castle
u Cape May on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
aturdays on the arrival OF the train leaving
his city at 10 85 a. IN, and returns on Mon
ays, Wednesdays and Fridays. See adj
ertisement in another column.
Ereursion.- Sabbath Schools connec-
I'd with St. Paul's NJ. f. Church, will make
n excursion 10 Bridesburg, Pa, ON the
teamer Jersey Blue, on Monday, July 9th,
e66. The boat will leave King street wharf
I Is O'Clock, a. m, returning leave Brides
urg at p. m, Adults tickets 81; chill
ren's 80 CENTS to be had at Bough man,
'homas q Cos, 42l Market street.
Resigned. L. W. Gilpin has resign
d the Presidency of the Union National
Of off