Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
DEPARTURE OF THE
ID d L w ARE TROOP
INTERESTING SCENES.
Enthusiasm of the People, &c.

Enthusiasm of the People, &c.
RECEPTION or ORDERS.
On Tuesday morning last Companies A, d, b |
and Il, Captains Robert s. Lammott, Charles L.
Lamnott James Green and H. b. Alligan. of |
the Delaware Regiment, stationed at Camp |
Brnndywine, near this city, received orders to |
proceed, A aud Il to Aberdeen, near Baltimore,
and and Il to Bush River. to be stationed along
the line for the protection of the railroad. ln-
';antly tho camp assumed busy aspect, KNAPP
sacks were packed, tents struck and prepared
for transportation, officers with drum and fife
pAradei our streets hunting up the volunteers
who were on leave, and the patriotic men were
in high spirits at the prospect of soon seeing &C
tive service. Though the order was unexpected
the gallant Blue Hens Chickens were soon in
line, and ready to march, About three o'clock,
with the " Stars aud Stripes" floating 10 the
breeze, and the music playing patriotic airs, the
noble men gave three cheers for the Union,
which were heartily responded to by those they
left behind them, and took up their line Of
march fer the depot All along the route the
roads and streets were thronged with people of
both sexes, anxious to bid them adieu, and cheer
them on their glorious mission to aid in pre-
serving our government from destruction, ut the
hands of traitors and rebels. On every side
the most unbounded enthusiasm was manifested,
which was participated in by both sexes, fully
evincing that the snme loyal aud patriotic spirit
which animated the bnsoms of their revolution.
AIRY sires, stills burns with undated intensity
The brave volunteers were in good spirits and
while they regretted that a necessity should ex.
ist in our happy land causing them to relin-
quish home aud all its tender endtarments. to
endure the hardships, tolls and dangers Of SOL
dier's life, marched with firm step in response
TO their country's call, to defend the glorious
boon which had been bequeathed to them by the
noble men, who amid the chilling blasts of win
Ter and the hot burning suns Of summer, poured
out their blood on many q battlefield, in that
dark and perilous timO that tried mems souls.
SCENE AT THE DEPOT.
The scene at the depot beggars description. -
Long before the arrival Of the troops every ave-
nue. was densely crowded with mass Of human
beings There stood the mother with tears stream
| ing from her eyes, who had come to look upon
her son possibly for the last time on earth then
again might have been seen the hoary headed
sire, who had often marched to the same soul.
stirring airs, but now come to bid the men adieu.
anu speak words Of encouragement as they went
on their way. Sisters and brothers too were
there, who while they warmly grasped the hands
Of those with whom they had passed the merry,
cheerful hours Of childhood, could not restrain
bearing her pratlling babe upon her bosom,
mingled with the throBg, that she might
catch last glimpse Of the receding form of the
partner of her joys, as the steam-horse bears
hin away to participate in the realities of war.
The wife, who hut a few weeks ago plighted her
VOWS at the altar stood amid the crowd, and the
tears that rolled down her cheek gushing forth
from a heart overlooking with grief, fully at
tested the deep regret felt at separation from
her hearts idol. Last, but not least, sweet.
hearts were there to take one last fond look, -
of those they love
PRoYlsioNs FOR THE soLDIEns.
The ladies', who are working in their country's
| cause with zeal altogether commendable. took
with them to the depot every description of edi-
| bles in abundance, which thew freely layisbed
upon the brave volunteers, calling up from their
hearts the warmest gratitude to the lair donors.
DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIv.
AT length, the shrill-notes of tue steam whis-
tie indicated that the anxious moment had
arrived, and the train with its precious freight
began to move slowly of. The gallant fellows
cheered Justly for the Union, and promised tina I
the honor Of the little "Diamond State. +" sbould
not be furnished by them. Cheer after cheer
went up from the assembled multitude, the la.
dies waved their handkerchels, rendering the
whole scene one Of truly gratifying nature
From the depot, fur up into the city. the
pageant presented was one OF the most beauti-
tul we ever witnessed. Young and old, male
and female, lined the whole route, cheering on
the chiyalrous men by their sweet smiles and
plaudits.
Tnl GARinALDI GUARD The Garibald
Guard, which has been formed and organized
during the few weeks past in New York, passed
through this city for Washington on Wednesday
! morning The ppWImpuf il r.
ers. AL stalwart hardy men, many of whom
have already become acquainted with the expe-
fences Of battle on the fields of Austria and
Hungary, others among the mountains OF SwiIz.
erlandi and not few upon the classic plains of
Italy Eight hundred and thirty men compose
the regiment, which is commanded by Colonel
Frederick George DUtassy. The uniform con.
sists OF dark-blue pantaloens aud coat and red
shirt shoes with black leather leggines. and A
GaribaIdi hat which is of black iet, with
round top, banded with wide leather belt hear
ing mediation OF the American eagle trioolor
bndge and a small plume Of black feathers -
Three laiies accompany the regiment as yivqn-
dis5es. according to the French custom, each
uniformed IN blue shirt, loose red jacket, belt.
ed ut the waist, md the Garbaldi hat OF one
Of these rieandsres romantic story is told
Being DESTROYS of accompanying the Guard, she
applied for permission, but was told that none
except tue wives Of soldiers were allowed to ~.
whefeupon she selected good looking aud stall
Wart soldier, and it being agreeable to both par
I tie, they were married on the day before the
regiment departed, the fair vipdTdiUe accompa
] nyng them in triumph. There are ten compa.
mes, Of which three are Hungarian, three Ger
man, one Swiss, one Italian, Que French and one
/ Spanish company Of forty bugers accom-.
4 pany the regiment, and the bnnd march TO their
music instead Of the tap OF the drum. The re
giment bore the flags recently presented it, one
being The famous flag which Garbalii is SAID 10
have planted on tue capi al Of Rome in ls4s.
NloBE Tnoors The Eighth aud Ninth Repi.
ments OF New \ ork, passed through this city
On Tuesday last. The Eighth Regiment is com
posed Of l,OlB men, nearly all Germans, and
their officers are men who have had much ex-
perienee upon the batte.felds Of the Old World
Colonel Blenker has been lieutenant in the Gre.
clan army, and took purt in many battles. mar.
ticularly those of Achino and st. Marine. after
which engagements King Ohio promoted him 10
a place upon his stall, and presented him with
metals q honor The uniform of this regiment
10 admirable, consisting of grey pants and n
Loose gray coat, with a short belt. by which IL
can lie frightened or looscned about the waist. nj
Pleasure They have only 2OU muskets and liz
Sharp's rifles. More arms are To be supplied nj
Washington. They have two ambulonces. and
about eight horses, some of which belong to the
officers. Each company has two portable cases
svutaihlh5 oAhuhges5 hult plhstefs, chOrOtOrm,
and other articles necessary for hospital USE
The Ninth Regiment had no muskets with
them. They are fine looking body of men.
Pressed Isro THE SOUTHERN SgRyIon.-ws
are Informed that Mr.. Ezekiel Fisher, who for
merry resided in this city, where he carried on
tue ship Rigging business has been pressed in
the army in Virginia, and his horses and other
property eonfacated, Mr.. Fisher saved from
his hard-earnngs whilst III Wilmington. abont
$500, with which ho emigrated TO that State.
about eighteen months ago. and purchased a
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