Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-25
nooK NOTICES.

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The October number of Peterson's Ladies'
National Magazine, has reached us. The
irontispiece Suspense is a very natural
picture and will be much admired for its
artistic elegance. The colored Fashion
plate is very pretty, and will elicit the warm
! est praise We have seldom seen anything
OF the style that equals it. The poetical
and prose reading matter is of the most en-
tertaining aud instructive character. AL
together It is an excellent number, and will
be highly priced by the ladies'.
Harper's Magaslae-
We are in receipt of the October number
Of Harper's Magazine. Among the contents
is the fourth paper of personal Recollec-
tions OF the War" by Virginian These
articles increase in interest with each num-
ber, and give a full history of the war, as
viewed from Secessia. 1t also contains
number of other articles ON various subjects
together with ably-wriiien editorials, all
conspiring to render it a work of lnestlmable
value to the general reader, who desires to
keep pace with the literature of the day.
As record of events and opinions, and
picture of the times, Harpers Magazine has
permanent value, while its wealth of ex-
celent stories, papers on other subjects, and
| poetical elfusions make it an endless source
of instruction and entertainment There is
not another magazine in the country that
equalsit, and it should have an extensive cir
culation among our citizens.
Union Nomindtons-Th Union nomina-
tion election took place on Saturday, and
resulted as follows:
Wilmiagton-For Representative, Benja-
min Nields, 65S; John H. Adams, 332; Phi
lemma Chandler, 1872. For Assessor, Chas
E. Evans, 800; Ephraim NJ. Royal, 200.
ChrisiidHd Hundred-For Representative,
Samuel Bancroft Inspector, Charles Green,
Assessor Moses Lowther. Road Commits
sioners, William B. Derrickson and Jehu D.
Sharpless.
Neto Castle Hundred-For Representative,
John A. Allderdice. Inspector, George
Janvier. Assessor, George jackson. Road
Commissioners, John Pugh, Oliver Appleby.
Fine Pedehes-We have received from
Mr. Cyrus Stern, u sample of peaches grown
on the farm advertised for sale in our columns
a week or two ago, by Bright II Son. They
are fine peaches, and judging of the produc-
tiveness of the farm by those sent us, we
we should think that it would be profitable
investment for peach grower to purchase it.
A Musical Treat.-We desire to call the
attention of our readers to the Concert to be
given at the Central Presbyterian Church,
on Thursday evening next, the 27th inst
The choir which is excellent, will on this
occasion, be assisted by the Misses Helen
and Clara Hitchcock, of Boston, Mass, and
formerly of this city, who by their connec-
ton with the Handel and Haydn Society,
, became very favorably known as the posses
sors of voices OF great compass and purity of
tones; by NJ. L. Lchtensteln, ESQ, the Will
mington Basso, whose ability as singer is
SO well known that all eulogy is unnecessary
and by Mr.. Fl. Montgomery, of Philadel-
phia, who is generally understood to be one
of the best tenors Of that city. Prof Chas
Grobe and F. Fuller will preside at the organ
and piano. The programme will comprise a
choir selection of choruses quartettes, trios,
Duets and solos so different in character and
so made up as not to weary the audience.
The singers will on this occasion be in front
OF the audience, on temporary stage to
be erected for the purpose We commend
this Concert to our readers and trust that
the choir may have a large and appreciatiye
audience.
Union Meeting. "A large and enthusiastic
meeting of the Union men was held at the
Logan House, near the Depot at the Viii
mington City Passenger Railway, on Satur-
day evening last. The "BOysin Blue met
at the League Room, about seven O'Clock
and marched with torches to the meeting,
headed by brass band. Able and eloquent
addresses were delivered by Hon. S. NJ.
Harrington, Anthony Higgins, and Benz.
. Niclds, Esqs. The meeting adjourned with
- loud cheers for Riddle, McKim, and the
+ Union.
d Death Of Abraham Schrddcr. Abraham
If Schrader, for many years "a resident Of thi.
Ia city, died in Philadelphia, on Saturday, in
$ the 18th year of his age. His remains will
be inferred in Wilmington, to-day. Mr.
d Schrader was connected with the temperance
II movement for many years and effected much
II good for the cause.
u A Large and Enthusiastic Union Meeting
!, was held last night on the Brandywine fol
y the purpose of organizing campaign clul
T. in support oil Riddle and the whole Union
y, ~ ticket. The meeting was addressed by Lev
u C. Bird, Esq,
e 4 Continuation Of the Fair.-St Johns
a Church Fair and Festival has been continued
= and will close this evening Except during
II the storm on Friday, it has been liberallJ
patronized, and as all the prominent features
Il remain, we doubt not there will be largt
. attendance through the day and evening
+, We understand that the Silk Flag will bl
4 presented to the successful competitor thiI
i. evening, which will be a most interesting
,f part Of the exercises. The Quintette Clul
continues their excellent music.
IS Kent County lAauers,-We copy the fol
% lowing items from the Dover Delauarean o
u Saturday,
'e A negro named Alexander Baynard wa
le lodged in Jail last Sunday, having been com
!, mitted. by Thomas Carrow, Esq, Of Smyrna
Il for following Elizabeth Manering and Sara
Walker with the intention of committing
r rape. The accused acknowledge his intentio
* to G. W. Sedgwick and Ezekiel Walker, VIII
II appeared against him.
e During heavy storm OF wind and rain o
lt last Friday evening, the barn of Andrew
r Galley, Esq, near Camden, was blown dowr
Y. The contents, consisting of 300 bushels
1, wheat carriage, wagon, and some farI
&c machinery, We're all badly injured
in David 7. Stuart, son OF Mrs. NJ. A. Stuar
at of Dover was admitted as a cadet at the IT
~ cent examination ut West Point Academy
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