Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-24


Philadelphia late on Friday night. He was
accompanied by Rev. Fathers Martin and
Shanahan. The reception OF the Bishop,
postponed last week, will take place on
Thursday next, on the grounds of the ST.
Johns Orphan Asylum.
The Bishop hast sent the following letter
to the clergy of the Diocese:
Diocese of Philadelphia, Cathedral, Logan
Square, Philadelphia, Sept. 21st, 1987-Rev
Dear Sir: AT the earliest possible moment
after my return from the Eternal CITY, /
have TO request that you will receive for
yourself, and tender, in my name, TO the
faithful under your charge, my most sincere
and heartfelt thanks for their kind remem-
brance OF me during my absence. Can be
wrong in attributlng the success and safety
of my journey hence and home to the fer
vent prayers addressed to God in my behalf,
both by my venerated priests and beloved
people?
1t is always an inexpressible Joy for a pas
tor to find himself again in the bosom of his
flock. But now this joy is heightened by
the information communicated to me while
in New York Of the intended demonstration
both by clergy and people, on the occasion
oil my return. Such an expression of love
and confidence could not have been even
suggested, much less solicited, on my part
But when offered spontaneously and direct
ed 10 the advantage of an institution in which
we all feel the deepest interest, | could not
have failed to accept it with sentiments at
the same time of the most profound humility
and sincere gratitude. Consequently, must
regret that circumstances, which could not
have been forseen and were entirely out of
human control, prevented partially the en-
tire and complete fulfilment of the program.
me- May we not consider the whole matter
as Il fat decomplR'' You have offered
your congratulations in manner which
could not fail 10 be most agreeable TO youl
Bishop, and your Bishop has accepted them
as every pastor would naturally receive the
proteslations of affection and attachment
from his people II only remains for me Ia
return my thanks to all those who originated
the movement, and TO those who co-operated
to its most triumphant success. l trust tC
pay visit TO ST. Johns Orphan Asylum on
Thursday next, IN the afternoon, where ]
shall be happy 10 receive the proposed ad
dress, and to meet us many of your people
as may find IL convenient TO attend fee
that is due TO the Catholic public after theii
practical manifestations, through me, to the
Holy Father, that ] should give them SOME
particulars of my visit to Rome, of NV re
ception by his Holiness, &c
will conclude this note, which has ex
tended beyond its intended limits, by re
questing you TO invite your congregation Il
JOIN in the singing or recitation of the TT
Deum, with the usual prayers, after the las
mass on Sunday. Desiring To communicate
TO you, and the people committed to YOU
charge, all the benedictions and spiritua
Dement'S which the Pope would communicate
10 you were he personally present, j am
very respectfully md alfeclionately, YOU
obedient servant in Christ,
JAMES FREDERIC,
Bishop OF Philadelphia.
A White Bldckbird The Elkton Will
OF Saturday says THAT rdra dUis. q whit
blackbird, was shot and captured by Jane
b. Groome, Esq, one day this week, Will
out cunning for rail. The bird is a male
of the red wing startling species, perfect,
whlte, except the red spots on the butts O
lis wings. Mr.. Groome fired at il thre
times before securing it. The FIRST two shot
were fired at too great distance to an,
more than slightly stun the bird, which wa
with flock OF slarlIngs, but the third sho
brought it down, by slightly woundng on
of its wings, from the effects of which, for
tunately, it soon recovered Its bill AM
legs are white, as well as its plumage, thu
reversing nature in every particular; the bill
: and legs OF the starting being dark when th
} bird conforms to nature II is questionabl
J whether there is another male of the specie
can be exhibited in the United States
Wilson, in his Ornthology, gives no accOun
OF such a phenomenon.
Clothing Street.-The partnership hereto
. fore existing between Daniel Goodman an,
Nathan Lieberman, Merchant Tailors, Ma
426 Market street, in this city, has been dis
solved. Nathan Lieberman will coptinu
the business. He has just received a larR
stock OF good, seasonable clothing, made II
the most fashionable manner, which he i
selling on the most reasonable terms III
also, has on hand Hosiery, Travelling Bags
Umbrellas, &c. He invites the public L
, call and examine his stock.
The Verdict-In the United States Dis
trlct Court on Saturday, tho jury rendere,
verdict in the ease Of the Hicks Engin
Company, that it should go into bankruntc,
and the assets be divided for the benefit o
} the creditors. Thomas f. Bayard on In
II rendition Of the verdict, made MOTION /,
arrest Of Judgment, which will be argue,
on Friday.