Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-08

Epit0me Of Business and Personal Matters.
Our corrected TINE TABLE of trains and
steamboats, will be found in the JOURNAL
to -dav.
A game was played between the Wawaset
Base Ball Club OF tins city, and the Atlas of
Delaware City, on Thursday afternoon last,
seven innings were played when the game
was stopped on account OF darkness. The
score stood Wawaset, 81; Atlas, 81.
j. w. Megaw, No. 1913 Market Street, IN.
vites public attention to his large and beau
tiul assortment of Boots and Shoes, for
Fall and Winter Wear. He is disposing of
them at extremely low prices. Give him a
call.
The premium for the hes. peaches and
catelOpes, at the Philadelphia Horticultural
Exhibition was awarded to r. II. Cummins,
OF Smyrna.
Robert ID. Hicks has sold his country scat
IN New Castle Hundred, TO Dr. Horace Barr,
of Connecticut, Tor s&250.
Samuel Baylis has been appointed Police
Officer ut the Fifth Ward, in place of Samuel
Hodges, resigned, and Richard i. Wisdom,
night watch in place Of Samuel Baylis
Miss Ella Hayes, on behalf of the Public
School No. 4, ON Friday afternoon, presented
Miss Laura A. osgood Principal, with a
silver pitcher, two silver goblcts, a napkin
ring and silver thimble, us testimonial of
their respect for her.
The mill dam of VIM. NJ. johnson, near
Townsend, has again been swept away,
causing great loss Mr.. ]. This is the
second time within few weeks.
The Col0red Normal lSchool.-We briefly
announced in our last paper that the COlOred
Normal School, was dedicated on Thursday
afternoon. The ceremonies of dedication
were performed by RI. Rev. Bishop Lee and
Rev. VIM, Altman, after which addresses
were delivered by Mayor Valentine, Thomas
Garrett, John w. Layton, Frisby J. Cooper,
Rev. DIR. Castle, and ]. Miller, of Philadel-
phia. The Rev. Mr.. Furey, Actuary of the
Delaware Association, made an interesting
statement showing the great progress already
made towards the moral and intellectual inn
provemcnt of the colored people, after which
the Doxology was sung and the Benedction
| pronounced by Bishop Lee. In the evening
IL meeting was held at the African Union
| Church French street, which was largely
attended. Mayor Valentine presided, and
speeches were made by the Chairman, Judge
Bond, VIM. Howard Day, Superintendent Of
the Schools in Maryland, and Rev. Mr..
Scott, Pastor of the Church. Another meet
ing was held at the same place, on Friday
evening, to promote the education OF colored
people. Rev. Benjamin Scott presided. Ad.
I dresses were delivered by General Gregory
and Prot Day A committee of them wa,
| appointed TO collect a sum sufficient to buy
n lot and build a school house.
Return Of Forepaughs Mammoth Mena
| gerie and CireUs.-That excellent consOlida
lion of nature and art, which rendered sucl
complete satisfaction to our citizens upon the
occasion Of its visit here in April last, will
make n stand here on Monday, the 2Sth o
October inst We need not say that il will
meet with warm and appreclative welcom,
here; for its excellence is so well established
ut the simple notice Of the fact that the "BIg
Menagerie" is coming, is sufficient to draw
out crowds from all sections of the country
Since 1t was here last il has received man,
additions TO the Geological Department
while the Circus has been most completell
recognized. One of Mr.. Forepaugh's full
and acceptably written characteristic adyer
tisements will be found in our issue of to
day. His style OF publications always tell
and are candid indexes of the strength, tom
and superiority of his institution.
Historical iSOcisty.-The annual mcotin
Of the Historical Society OF Delaware wi
be held at their room in the Institute Build
ing, on Thursday evening next, 10th inst
at half-past seven O'Clock. A full attend
ance is desired.
Thanksgirlng The Good Templars
this State will observe Thursday, Octobt
l7lh, as u day of thanksgiving lasting an
prayer.