Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-02
LOCAL AFFAIRs.

Their uniform Is gray throughout, with drab felt
hats regulation pattern. The officers are also
uniformed in gray, with regulation hats. The
arms consist Of the Springfield musket and COM
mon bayonet. There is u band attached to tue
regiment, consisting of twenty i've performers
An efficient drum aud fife corps is also attached
to the regiment They have fifteen baggage
wagons ana two ambulance wagons, drawn by
sixty -four powerful horses. The regiment is
fully supplied with tents and camp equipage,
and have also supply of over 10 600 bail car
tridges. The men are fine, .tOut fellows, full of
music aud spirit and they will compare fayora-
bly, with amy other body Of troops that has
passed through the city. The officers are gene.
rally civilians but they are men of intelligence
and energy. They are commanded by Colonel
Mark II. Dunnell
The First Regiment of the New Jersey Bat
talon, recently formed, passed through this city
on Friday afternoon. Col Montgomery, in com
mand Of IL, did not accompany il, owing to his
having been injured the day previous by n fall
from horse. The regiment is composed of able
bodied men, all the companies but one being
largely composed of natives Of New jersey
The company referred to is made up of Germans
All the men are uniformed in the United States
regulation pattern, dark blue coats and pants,
and black hats, the brim fastened up to one side
by button. They carry the percussion musket
OF 1875 the regiment numbers 1910 in the
ranks.
The Second Regiment Of the New Jersey Bri-
gaIo passed through this city, about 10 o'clock
on Friday evening. This Regiment is uniform
ed IN similar manner to the first, and IL well
armed and equipped.
The Third Regiment of the New Jersey lIri-
gade passed through about o'clock Oh Saturday
morning.
The Thrtieth New York Regiment passed
through this city, about o'clock on Saturday
morning They are armed with United States
muskets of the old pattern, which, however, are
to bo exchanged for Enfield rifles upon their
arrival at Washington. Their uniform is of the
regular pattern, according to the United States
army regulations The regiment are wholly
composed of stout and hardy cags of men,
who present a fine, soldierly appearance; aud
they look in every way capable Of doing their
part In any contest with armies in rebellion
against the Government. The regiment numbers
u little over eight hundred men. The regiment
has band composed of sixteen men, and
drum corps of twenty. Col. Edward Frisby of
this regiment has been connected with the mill
tary for eighteen or twenty years. The Lieu
tenant Colonel, Charles Il. Bruninell, has been
in the Mexican war, md has served in two or
three campaigns. Many of the line officers are
said to be men of experience, aud the rank aud
hle generally sturdy farmers and mechanics. In
appearance they are neat, aud evidences of dis
cipline are manifested in every movement.
The passage of the troops through our city is
always attended with undated interest Hun
drods upon hundreds of persons of all ages aud
both sexes, may be seen running at full speed
men sometimes hatless, and women not unfre
quantly without bOnnets, and even without hoops
Towards the depot, upon hearing the whistle
Of the trains rs they pass over the Brandywine
Bridge. Provisions are given the troops ker-
chiefs nro waved, boquets are thrown, flags are
haunted 10 the breeze, and myriads of voices
swell the loud huzzas with which the mon are
constantly greeted.
Sometimes the noble fellows ask curious ques
lions concerning Dclaware-whelher it has many
slaves IN ii or not and how the secession feel
mug stands hereaboutsY Many of the men from
the fur North have strange notions about oul
State, and look upon it as a sort Of slave market
similar to the rebel Slntee 1t is generally left
to the girls and young ladies TO answer these
queries, for whatever else there may seem re
pulslVe or suspicious about our people ia the
eyes OF the brave defenders of the Constitution
there seems TO be q natural nttractiveness about
The beauty OF our asses that almost instantly
draws the soldiers into conversation with them
they meet with no more polite, kindheal ted, OF
patriotic ladies in all their travels than are found
IN wilmington; and as general rule the troop,
behave towards them with becoming respect and
courtesy. Now aud then a blackguard is dis.
covered, but he is generally passed by unnoticej.
SOLDIER LETrsps-The Washington Post of
nee requests persons sending letters to the sol
diers stationed in Washington and vicinity, 10 be
particular, in the address of the letter. to give
the nhAoer or letter IF tie company, and lie
nn@ber Of The regiment, piM The STATE, to which
the soldier is attached Many letters have
failed to reach the soldiers for want of such
address.
FATAL AccIDENr.-0n last Thursday after
moon, the eldest son of Mr. A. Faglor, of this
city, was so badly injured at Pic Mic at Rid
dies Woods, that he survived but n short time
thereafter. 1t appears that having arrived ON
the ground in a carriage with his mother he had
taken the horse out of the vehicle and mounting
the animal was taking ii to water, when a Ind
threw stone which frightening the horse caus-
cd him TO start oil. The sudden movement Of
the horse brought the head Of the unfortunate
boy in contact with IL tree, and falling to the
ground no laid there senselees, until picked up
BY those who Immediately ran to his assistance
The injuries he received were of an nternal
character He remained in an almost uncon-
sclous state until Saturday afternoon when he
expired. His father was in Washington at the
time, but was tclcgIaphed to in time for him TO
reach home before his dear child died The be.
reayement is heavy one to the parents, and has
filled their bosoms with sckening sorrow.
CGLRnRArioN.-We understand the coming
" Fourth Thursday next--is to be celebrated
in the Central Church. in this CITY, in n manner
becoming the great National occasion.
In the carly part Of the morning the Home
Guards intend to parade after which they are
expected TO be present, by invitation, at the
Central Church, to listen to an approx riutc dis
course, by Rev. Geo. +. Wiswell, Pastor Of the
Church number of patriotic songs will be
sung by well selected choir; and the Church
will be decorated with American flags, sc.
The services will commence ut half-past ten
O'Clock. Doubles this will be an interesting
occasion No more appropriate way of comment
Grating the birth day of liberty could be adopt
ed in view Of the present distracted condition
OF the country, than the one here announced.
From LIDEnIA.-Dr. II. j. Roberts, of Libe
RIA brother of Ex-President Roberts-is now
sojourning in our city, for the benefit of bis
health, having been worn down by excessive
practice in his profession in the Republic of Liz
IBERIA, incident to the landing OF an immense
number Of recaptves, or rs they are called
there, Congos during the last year.
Dr. Roberts is modest and gentlcmanly in his
department, and is thoroughly acquainted with
his profession. lie has been n resident of Lii
IBERIA for about % years. studied medicine there
with Dr. Lugenbeel, and also graduated at the
Medical College, Pittsftld, Mass. His enthus.
assn for the land of his adoption is intense. lie
cannot understand why free colored men should
remain here doomed by the social ban placed
upon them by society, when they can in Liberia
reOch the highest situations in the Republic
His accounts OF their agricultural progress is
and encouraging Sugar, Uolee and
Cotton are now raised in large quantities, and
with Palm Oil are exported to England and to
this country. As u sample of Liberan prOduc.
TONS he brings with him consignment of six
hundred gallons Of Syrup of n very superior
quality, which he expects TO sell while here.
Those interested in Liberia, would be gratiiied
with an interview as his ncconnis of the cnnntrv