Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-05-29

| lSNAos AAt WIS lhhcn OH DY NppOlltNN.
The manner of his death was peculiar. The
deceased left his home in perfect good health
and spirits While walking upon the street
he suddenly became indisposed, so much SO
that he stepped into a neighboring house
and asked permission of the mistress thereof
TO lie down. This was of course granted,
and in few moments he was dead. Captain
Whilldin was among the oldest steamboat
Captains in this vicinity, and for many years
run steamer plying between this city and
fhllauelphia. Some years ago he dis
posed Of his interest in the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Steamboats,, to Capt. Huddell,
since which time he has run boats TO other
points on the Delaware, and filed the posi-
ton of President of the New York and
Philadelphia Steam Propeller Company
lie was highly respected by all who knew
him, and his numerous friends will learn his
death with regret On Friday the flags on
the shipping in our harbor were displayed at
half fmast in token of respect to his memory
Fair and Festiedl for 50. John's-We learn
that great preparations arc being made for
the Fair and Festival in behalf of the Sun
day School Building Fund of ST. Johns
Church, Brandywine Village, which is to
open at Institute Hall, on Thursday, the 7th
of June. 1t is to continue four days and
will, doubtless offer varied and handsome
collection of useful and fancy articles,
tlowers Nc., besides refreshments of various
kinds. We commend this enterprise to the
liberal patronage of our readers and citizens
generally. Tickets may now be obtained at
several of our prominent stores and of mem
bers of the congregation. Donations of any
kind will, we are sure, be thankfully re-
ceiyed by those having the matter in charge.
Leeture.-Don't fail to hear the interesting
lecture 10 be delivered tonight before the
Young Mems Christian Association of the
First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, by
the Rev. William c. Roberts, the former
pastor of the Church. Subject :" Naples
and the Ruins of Pompeii" at the first
Presbyterian Church, at s O'Clock. Cards
OF admission 30 cents each, or three for g.
We feel confident in saying that this will he
the most interesting lecture of the season, az
the Rev. Mr. Roberts has recently returned
from an extensive tour among those ancient
and classical ruins, and the country surround.
ing, and has obtained full knowledge of
the recent discoveries made in the long bu
ried city of Pompeii.
Frank Leslie for June.-The June number
of this charming Magazine and Gazette Of
Fashion has been received The embellish.
ments and fashion plates are elegant, and
the pattern which accompanies the number
is in itself worth the price of years sub.
htllptlOHs " I Moulu mere lhkt OCCASION TO
say that there Is no book published, from
which the ladies can get more thorough in
formation in relation TO the fashions than
Frank Leslie. The reading matter is varied
and interesting, embracing both instructive
and edifying productions, while at the same
time everything is excluded calculated To
injure the morals of its readers. We know
of no monthly that has greater claim on
public support than Frank Leslie's Magazine,
and we take pleasure in commencing it to
our readers
Sunday lScbool .sacrtd soiree.-The Sab.
bath School connected with the German
Baptist Church, will give n grand Sacred
Soiree, at their Church, corner of Fifth and
Walnut Streets, on Tuesday evening, June
9th, 1866 The exercises will consist of
singing, both in German and English, ad
dresses &c, and will no doubt be both in
teresting and entertaining, as the Germans
are famed for their superior vocal powers
| The proceeds are TO be devoted to the pur.
chase Of n library for the use of the School,
and the effort should meet with a generous
encouragement from every friend of sound
morality and christianity in the community.
The officers and teachers of the school con.
neeted with this Church are labOrng zeal
ousy in the cause of God, and are extremely
anxious TO provide library from which the
pupils may have impaired to them inlorma-
tion in relation to the welfare of their i'm.
mortal souls, and trust that this effort will
meet with that success which an object so
noble should not fail to secure in n Christian
community. The house should be crowded
on this occasion. Admission % cents' chill
dren Is cents. Doors open at O'Clock; ex
ercises to commence at quarter of 8 clock
Tickets may be procured at J. II. Muhlhau-
sens, 4lj King Street. The Rev. w. H. II.
Marsh, Of the Second Baptist Church, and
the Pastor, Rev. G.. w. Folwell, will deliver
addresses on the occasion
Lamenta5le accident. - Lawrence Clark
llerdman, little son of Benjamin +. Herd.
man, of ST. Georges, was suddenly killed on
Saturday week, lie had got on an OK
cart to drive to the locks of the canal The
animals became frightened and run the cart
against post and upset ii. 1t was loaded
with grain. The side of the cart fell upon
his head, killing him instantly. He was in
his twelfth year
House IF Refuge-At the meeting of the
City Council held on Thursday evening last
MIR. Pusey reported the following resolution
in relation to the House of Refuge which
was adopted
Resolved, That the House of Refuge of
New Castle County be authorized to erect
and put up at its own expense upon the lot
belonging TO the city, situate between Eighth
and Ninth Streets and Dupont and Lincoln
/ Streets building or buildings adapted. and
suited for the purposes of said corporation
and that the whole or such part of said square
as may be required for such purpose, be de.
voted by the city to such use and purposes.
until the said lot or such part of it as shall
be used, shall be required by and reclaimed
by the city for the uses specified In Section
l3, Chapter DIX, vol. It'll, of the laws OF
! Delaware passed at Dover, Jan. 81, 1859
Picture Frames, 9c.-Mr. +. McBIonagle
invites the attention of his friends and the
| public generally to his Picture and Looking
Glass Frame Warehouse, Odd Fellows Hall,
corner OF Third and King Streets, in this
city Mr.. McMonage is prepared to frame
! pictures in every variety OF style to suit the
tastes, in the best possible manner, and at
low prices. He also has on hand splendid
assortment Of pictures, which will make
magnificent ornaments for the parlor Their
is no warehouse of this kind in the city, ex-
cept Mr. McAlonagle's, and he deserves to re-
ceive generous patronage from the public
We specially invite all our readers 10 call
and see his stock, as he will take great plea
sure in showing his elegant pictures and
frames to all who may favor him with n call.
Pictures will be found there to suit all.
Paeing Cutters the Council, on Thurs.
day evening, Mr.. Plunkett inquired if q
change had not been made in the law in re.
gard to paving cutters and streets. Mr.
Adams explained the matter after which the
law was read as follows:
An ACT to amend Chapter 73 of the Revised
Code, entitled "of the City of Whining
ton" BE it enacted by the Senate ant
House OF Representatives, of the State o.
Delaware, in General Assembly met, two
thirds of each house concurring:
SECTION 1st-That Section 81 of Chaptei
13 of the Rev ised Code, be amended by the