Smyrna times., 1861-06-06
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~ ~~P'' OoIES anu CohPo"y AA't O~P" S'e"s
marched to Camp Brandywine. on Thursday
afternoon. Company F., Capt Crossley. and
company H., Capt. Bird. care also snesmped
there, leaving but one company (D Of the First
Regiment, in Wilmington. who will be off as
soon as their clothes, &C., are furnished them.
Hoo. James A. Bayard has procured
splendid two-horse carriage, which looks as
though he intended TO enjoy life, even if he
does resign his seat in the U. $. Senate.
George w. Churchman, of Claymont.
is engaged in furnishing the timber for the
three gunboats for the Government, the con.
tract for building Of which was awarded 10
Merrick g. Co, of Phila,
element Hurley, who three years sgo
was convicted OF the murder of his wife and
sentenced 10 death, was respited by the Gov
ernor till the year 1875. He afterwards es.
capped from prison, since which time he has
been living in Maryland On Saturday week
he returned to Georgetown, when he was az.
rested by Sheriff Jones and again lodged in
prison, where he is now confined.
Efforts are being made in Milford and
vicinity to form a company OF cavalry. Per.
sons wishing to become members should call
on P. F. Causey, Jr.
Edward Challenger has been appointed
postmaster at New Castle. vice L. M. Chase,
removed; Thomas ]. Atkins at Milton, vice J.
Ponder. removed; John w. Boone at Frederi.
ca, vice VIM. l.. Summons, removed.
-lsrael Townsend has been appointed
Paymaster in the army. Nathaniel P. Buck
ley, of Wilmington, will be his clerk. The
situations are highly desirable-the salaries
being very fair.
john II. Collins has been appointed
Postmaster at Chestertown, Md, in place of
John l.. STAN, removed.
"A great muny persons have visited the
camp at Hare's Corner, the past week, and
others will continue to dc so as long the re-.
gIment remains there: They all speak in fa.
Verable terms of the courtesy and pOlteness of
the officers. The rules are enforced with
strIctness, and the men generally conduct them
selves with becoming propriety. SentineIs
are stationed around TO keep off intruders and
prevent the men from wandering off. On Fri.
day one managed 10 get down as far as Wads.
worths. became intoxicated, and swore he was
asecesslonlst; he was brought into the camp
by squad sent to arrest him, when he said he
would kill the whole party. He was placed
in the guard house and properly punished.
The Philadelphia Navy Yard is now un-
der the command of Capt. s. F. DUPONT, U. S.
Navy. post heretofore reserved for Commo.
dores, aud we presume only conferred upon
Captain DUPONT because he 10 now entitled to
flag.
| Some sensible philosopher says, we can.
not Afford TO live in constant whiTl of excite
ment. The nerves wear out. To q certain
extent this matter is under personal control.
The war 10 too long, and is to be attended by
too many startling events. 10 make il safe to
surrender ourselves TO excitement every mo.
ment. Do not trust anything to street rumors
Enter not into heated discussions. Have faith
IN General Scott, and do not get impatient al
seeming delays.
The liGe of Telegraph to Lcwes is com
pleted, and in operation. Ii seems to be gov.
Crnment monopoly. and the towns along itl
course are not permitted 10 have any connec
tion with it. This we consider extremely un
fortunate in the present condition of our coun
try.
The Gazette says that DR.. Merritt Q
New Castle, the Commissary General of IN,
State, has but % muskeis in his possession
some of them with NJ lock, aud some wlhou
Tamrods.
"A very good Domestic ToGst-May
your coffee and the ISLANDERS against you be eve
alike-wilhout grounds.