Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-05-10

Monroe Street Chapel Sabbath School, was
celebrated last Sabbath afternoon. This is
ons Of the Mission Schools of the Central Press
bytsrian Church. and judging from the report
read by Mr.. J. W. Day, the Superintendent, 1t
has been the means Of doing much good in the
way Of restraining the young from evil courses
and directing their steps to q useful life.-.
Since May, 1861, $50 names have been en-
rolled and the present attendance is l76, with
20 teachers. The report urged mere vigor-
ous prosecution OF the work and indicated the
necessity for more hearty co operation and per-
manent establishment OF the means Of grace
for the adult population in that vicinity. The
children assisted by che choir Of the Central
Church, sang very well. and the addresses
delivered by 3. M. Harrington, Esq. and Rev
G. Wiswell, were well r. oeived by the large
audience present.
Centenary Neetmg.-An official centenary
meeting for Wilmington District, was hold az
Asbury M. e. Church, in this city, On Wednes-
day, the 9th instant, when the following res
olutions were unanimously adopted;
Resolved, That we recommend that series
oil public centenary meetings be held in Will
mingtJn District.
| Resolped, That a committee of sever be ap-
pointed, by this meeting, who shall tx the
time, and make the necessary arrangements
for the above meetings.
Resolved, That the Presiding Elder be re-
quested to instruct the brethren In the district
to present the objects recommended by the
Conference TO their congregations. with the
understanding that the people aIe at liberty
to specify the objects of their contributions.
The committee called for by the second res
olution consists of J. d. Curtis, W. ]. Steven
son, W. G. Ellis, Thomas l.. Poulson, Joseph
Pyle, A. Rittenhouse, Alexander Kelley.
Lost-A little girl named Catharine Curren,
| left the residence OF her father Edward Curren,
at the corner Of Eighth and Locust streets, for
the purpose Of going to school, last Tuesday
| morning. since which time she has not been
heard from. She was about thirteen years Of
age, had large forehead, brown eyes, hair cut
short, plain rings in her ears, wore black
hat with feather, frock with red body and blue
skirt, with large rel stripe, and black CATERS.
She was dark complexion, small of her age,
| aud rather delicate looking. Any information
In regard to her will be thankfully received by
her parents and all reasonable expenses Psid.
Conformation Serpice.-0n Sunday afternoon
last, Bishop Lee visited st. Johns Church,
Brandywiue Village, and confirmed twenty
four candidates, the largest class yet presented
to him in that Parish. A good proportion Of
Them were from the older members Of the
Sunday School, and several Gas last year also
were from the Hannah More Academy of thi'
city. The church was thronged to the utmost
capacity, extra seats being necessary toaccom
modate the large congregation The services
were of more than usual solemnity aud interest
and every one in attendance seemed duly i'm
pressed.
Damages --'rhe suit of Truax va. the Phil
delphia, vi lmington and Baltimore Kailroa,
Com pany, before the Circuit Court of Ken
County, which was tried last week, resulte
In verdict for tho Plaintiff of So 1853 80. Th
cl aim was for $25 900 damages from allege,
neglect and failure on the part OF the compa
nv in transportio1 of the PEACHES of the plain
tiE during the summer OF 1864.
Medical Cldirpoyaace.-Dr. L. K. Ooonley Q
Vineland, New Jersey. Formerly of Massa
chussetts) will be at the house of Thoma
Garrett, No. 227 Shipley street, for ten day
from May 4,h. He claims to be Successful
Clairvoyant and healing medium, curing som
by tie laying on of the hands. Terms will
made known on consultation.
another Circus-we shall have another Circu
and Menagerie Exhibition In our ctv neS
week, and many Of the boys are alread
/ sotting their quarters prepared in order tn,
they may attend II. Tho Circus is general
literally patronissd even when all other ente
r tainilents are neglected.
!, Good House.-Albe-t Butlor has taken Il
i. hotel in New Castle, near the Delaware, AT
:. fitted it up in good style. Everything loo
I, neat and attractive, his table are furnishe
with the best the market affords, and 1t is Il
i, universal opinion of the gentlemen who ha
i been entertained, that It is a capital house Al
}, the landlord stands highest among the catere
In our State.
:, Boarding. II have several rooms not yet 9
l ragged that can be had on reasonable terms D..
= Also my cottage, house and furniture to let.
J. A. BRowN.
D. A Dog Suit.--Jo-eph Deteizler, in the Phi Had
: phia Courts lest week, received verdict for 81;
against the P W. B Railroad Company, tor the Il
Il of fayorite pointer dog, on which be paid freig
}. to Morton Station on the Delaware Railroad, l
October, whe1 the dog was allowed to escape frt
the cars.
~ Base BaH-A sc ,ial game of BABE Ball v
es Mayed at Delaware City, on Wednesday, the
k, inst between tho Atlas club of said place, and
/. Defiance club Of Odessa, with the following SEQ