Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS,

and runaway, He ran with great speed until h,
reached Fourth street. between King and Mar
ket. where Mr.. Hlles succeeded In stoppins
him Fortunately no damage was done.
One HuspRED FINE CARRIAaEs Fon SALE
"A. Flaglor Co., will sell at their Factory
. south end OF Wilmington Bridge, on Saturday
August 18th, one hundred finely flushed Carri-
ages. This sale is well worthy Of the attention
Of any person wishing to purchase good Cor.
riage
BADLY IsJuRED,-- George Taylor, of this city,
was badly Injured on Saturday afternoon last, at
Chester Bridge. large cash was cut over biz
right eye, aud his shoulder smashed. MIR. Fay
Tor was IN the act Of pulling soldier into the
car, 10 prevent him from being rauabt i'm the
bridge, but being too late, they were both hurt.
The soldier seriously it is feared. Taylor's
wounds were dressed and he is getting better
STANDARD FERriLiEERs.- direct The Mt.
tention of our agricultural friends TO the adj.
vertisement of Allen & Needles Standard Fer.
tllizers. II will be found in another column.
rhese manures have been extensively employed
IN This State as fertliang agent for several
years, anu have become quite popular with our
'armers' Mesars. Allen Needles have boen en-
| gagged IN this business for long time. ami fron,
long trial have produced articles, which bv enn-
elusive tests have proven themselves to lie the
| great desideratum for enriching lands TO make
lhem produce abundant crops We hone our
Delrware farmers who design manurinS heir
heids the present season, will call or send their
orders to Messrs. Allen & Needles. 40 Sonth
Wharves and Al South Water Street Philadel-
pnia' feeling sure that they will be- suited both
as to the article and terms.
Pic NIc.-The three Mission Sabbath Schools
81 the Central Church. united ia holding a Pic
Mic on Thursday the 18th, in the grove on the
Il
dren were furnished with Ice Cream, Cakes and
other refreshments, provided by the teachers and
other friends Of the children. The contributors
to the fund enjoyed the treat as heartily as the
children, each glad that an opportunity for Sc.
curing the happiness Of the little folks. was af.
torded at so cheap rate. The principal school
OF the Church, under the care OF Mr.. Z. 7.
tayi9r' dld not participate, the Teachers having
decided it TO be inexpelient.
Mr. wiswell, the Pastor of the Church. was
absent in New York, but Rev MIR. Aiknau.
Pastor Of Hanover Street Church, supplied his
place. and interested the company by a short
address, The attendance aud good order of the
children during the exercises was remarked, and
the more SO, us there was every inducement to
spend the time in amusement afforded nm everv
hand. 49,
The singing of the "rtar Spaueled Banner
with full chorus, by the entire company. was
quite feature Of the hour, and indicated a
healthy sentiment of loyalty on the part o. old
aud young.
TINS BATTLE AT MAsAssAs.-we give below
an extract from letter dated Washington. july
z4th, received by gentleman in this city from
bus brother who is attached TO the u s. Marine
Corps which participated in late battle at Ma
nassas. lie says:-
:" am suffering somewhat from fatigue. after
our retreat Of Sunday last, from before Mauas-
sas or Bulls Run, otherwise am well. meyer
expected that should have the pleasure of wri.
ting to you again, when shot, shell, canister
anu bullets were kissing aud screaming around
us lor hours, by tens Of thousands The Marines
and FIRE louaVes, were led on TO the very face of
tue main front OF the enemy, and expssel Ia a
deadly fire in the open field, while the rebels
we're conc aled in their entertainments and alsn
covered by dense forest. We could only see
them as they would pop up their heads once in a
while, and belch forth a inurderous fire an b",I
our front and flank, when thousands of their
rines would go oil simultaneously. Then thew
would disappear again and reload The Ma
rines and Zouayes attacked their centre co,n.
manded by jeff Davis, while BeaureparJ cam.
manded the right that played on our fl ink. Tbe
victory was ours Mt one time, until the rebels
got reinforcement OF men equal in bumhers 10
about the whole we had in the field The trai.
tors were fresh, whilst our men were ,yor. an
with marching and chasing them, before we pot
10 the held. They retreated until they got rs in
their stronghold. They did not make mnch.
however, considering the difference in numbers
and position. The Marines reireated and rallied
again three times, but at last had to succumb
when general retreat was ordered We ware
on our feet, marching, running aud lighting for
about forty hours without food or refresbment
except little dirty water we could get in gully
or ditch. Out of 800 Marines in the eneaoe.
ment we lost so. We had three men killed bv
Shells half mile before we got to The ield.'
GENERAL Naturalization Mcclellan.
commanding the Department Of the Potomac
latey OF the Department of Western Virginia
passed through this city, enroute for Washing
ton. on Friday, at one O'Clock. Gen. Mcclellan
started East as soon as the summons to Wash |
iugton reached him. An along the route he was
greeted by enthusiastic crowds who were anx.
ious TO testify their appreciation of the |
services of that gallant officer in Western Vir-
glnia. In Philadelphia, his native city, lie met
WIN an imposing reception, on Thursday last
mayor Henry received him at Eleventh and |
market streets, where barOuche was Whiting
be was then driven up Market street to Broad |
a aI then the carriage look place in line with |
EllInaker's regiment of Gray Reserves, the flag !
waving just in front of the General.
The route lay upon Chestnut, Third. md
spruce streets, all of which were densely crowd
e. anu thronged with ladies', waving tiags and
mowers GENERAL Mcclellan received two splen-
dlu bouquets in Chestnut street, which lie car.
rled in bis hands over the entire route.
AT the dwelling of his brother, Walnut street.
aooVe Tenth, Chief Rugges had the police force
disposed, and number OF ladies
e u, gentlemen waited in tho parlors. General
Mcclellan arrived at o'clock, and was intro
duced TO the folk present, after which, in COM
pany with Mayor Henry, he went upon the bal
cony, and said
" My friends and old townsmen thank you
for your reception, and might reply, il this were
not time for action, and not for speech. Your
applause, as take it, is intended for my brave
soldiers IN western Virginia. l am going to
Inlhl new duties, and trust that your kindness
will give me courage and strength. Good hive y
large number Of our people assembled at the
lepot In this city to bid him God speed in bis
noble mission and on the arrival Of the train
queer AFTER cheer rent the air, for the brave Off
ger, Inc General responded in few appropriate
huu we,l-umed remarks, thanking them for the
no1 uohe MN. large uumber both ladies' ,
uu sen'iemen' awaited themselves Of the oDpor
artiVeu IN Washington, the same evening.
zen. Mcclellan was very modestlv nttired in a
Unique uress and one would scarcely have taken i
nun Tor the man who has recently marched win I
lls army triumphanty through part of the i
febellious States "' :
-, m p,I. The store of VIM. Kirby, corner q
Of ruth and King streets, was entered by some I
rTgnts on Thursday night, who carried Of onlv
lou iVo pennies which had been left in The
;n', ha, box containing 20OO pennies stand
looked was fortunately over !
~ Nc S store OF Thomas Titus, corner of Third
anu Poplar Streets was also broten ;a,d n,., il
10 ausues ana not get much beside a few coors n
TO reward them for their trouble. y" ''s''S p