Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
Rtom our Regular Correspondent.
LETTER FROM PERRY WILLIE
LETTER NO. 10.
PerryvilIe, Md, |
Wednesday evening, July 10, 1861. !

LETTER NO. 12
PerryvilIe, Md,
Wednesday evening, July 10, 1861. !
In. EDIroR:-
; The heated term with its mauy
alorfc discomfoits has been upon us, the mercu-
", for some time past exhibiting strong symp-
oms Of an ambitious turn, assumed an alarming
position, which, if it gave it prominence, with
persistent and apparently inAexible delerm'na-
Iion to maintain it in the face Of all growlings and
waa by no means cOnsouant with the
views aud feelings Of us poor suffering, swelter-
ing, sOlar-scorched mortals, who have all we can
do to keep cool under the fiery inaicton, even
with large river in close proximity to impaIt its
huvial delights. The effects as observable are,
cutcuiar pores unduly excited, as evidenced by
large beads of perspiraton on the face coats
of partialty for shaded nooks frequent re-
sort to canteens, and thorough ablutiOns in the
Susquehanna; occasional appeals for comfort to
bucket of ice-water on the table; disnclina-
ton for active exercises except at drills quie-
tude strictly preserved when not on duty, with
out any injnnctions to that effect; sensation of
having been put through protracted sieaming
process, which left the unfortunate subject in
decidedly wilted condition, with scarcely suf-
fcieut strength left TO enable him to give utter
ance to the oft repeated exclamation: "Oh
dear, how hot it isl"
I OF the intense power of the sun, when ii is
pleased to exercise that power, we have all heen
made duly and unpleasantly sensible, during bat
tallion drills, when all the beneficial exercises
taken in the interesting mauGuyres, will net di-
vert the mind from the contemplation Of the in
iamed atmospheric state, the ardor of OLD Sops
rays which fall like caustc substance upon the
head, without regarding the cap as the least in-
teryention and of the fact not to be ignored that
in the language Of Sloper, we are "slightually"
i warm; we are persuaded too that our dress does
not diminish the sense of heat at all heavy blue
pants and coat, and thick flannel shirt, with
-esins aud acGontrements, are not calculated to
pro luce that desirable effect, but rather to make
man feel as if he were in traces, and pretty
tight onestoO with q sensation OF construction
from tight belts and butioned coats which is moi
to take exercise aud that impression which
chemists style heat, is rendered none the les,
acute by the double-quick, such us the member
of the company performed tue other evening
after battalion drill, at Ilayre do Grace, in or
der to get on bOnrd the steamer before she lef
/ for this place at exceedingly brisk pace they
went through the streets with uniformity Of steI
TO the establishment Of the citizens who were ut
loss TO understand the object of such celebrity o
movement; they reached the boat just in time
4Wth faces as red as blood-beet, and as unc
tuous with sweat as a side Of bacon, and respi
: ration sensibly hurried; the necessity Of suc
expeditions progtess, however, was not deplored
since il was all done in the service of the country
, this consideration enables them to resist u grea
! degree OF warmth.
The sleeping at night has not been as uncom
Portable as might have been supposed, althoug
blankets were not altogether as Indispensable n
formerly some preferred the open air to thei
i quarters, and selected some large log or boar
upon which to take position for rest.
This ieverish exctation of the weather was re
duced to more temperate point yesterday even
! lug by a pleasant Eefrigerant-a rain. In til
midst of this fervd atmospheric condition,
gentle breeze sprang up which increased until
Z wa paient that the old keeper had let more tina
cbe bagfnl out of his cave tue say ruuu puvuni
overcast, the water in the river changed colo
i and became agitated, the lightning played, TO
lowed by thunder, until we were favored with
descent of the watery element, which refresht
4 us like bed of vegetables languishing under Il
!, SUMS scorching rays, soon recovering the
vigor aud freshness nuder the grateful iniuenc
of shower. But enough Of the ihermometr
;, condition; we will modify honest Sancho's pray
q as to his Invocation of blessings on the invent
If of sleep, by saying "bless the man who invent
y the weather for a theme;' his was pha
:, thropic heart which foresaw the need of sou
. exhausess subject, upon which one could talk
long time and say nothing sensible after all.
!, We were quite Independent of Churches Ia
N Sunday We had services all around the groun
Preparatory to morning inspection, there was
! liberal application of blacking to the boots al
n to the belts, cartridge boxes were rubbed up al
II brass plates frightened guns FURNISHED and III
D forms donned. The men were marched to the iie
where their arms and accoutrements were nspS
Ia ted, and then to the Depot. where the Chapa
read some portions of the Bible, prayed aud a
IL dressed some few remarks to them, having refe
u ence especially to profane swearingi this "
Z peculiarly appropriate, since many of the IN
Ia don't talk in the most classic style; they try
=, render their language emphatic After bel
g. dismissed, they repaired to their respect
\, rooms, the floors of which were swept as brig
le as the old stump of broom could sweep the
NJ as though company was expected. Singing v
,s.i-the 80 order of the morning; old methodist hyn
10 were sung with much spirit and feeling, VIII
l several having met in the officers room, got
~ ~ kind of sacred concert, in which the piec
e. "NIy country it's Of thee" and "God bless
ar native land" were prominent; thus pleasant
"a and proftaby passed the morning, with me
~ !" than one thrill Of pleasure in view of the pat
ct Otic tefrains.
III We hive been favored with visits from Sol
Y very pleasant friends, who did much towar
~ ministering to our enjoyment; may be o
Il tongues didn't wag some We had an agreeab
4 chatiy tiDie such reunions are not at all u
- comfortable. Nothing new to communicate
you. Yours,
py BILLY
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