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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

you reach the Interior Of he dome it is quite
spacious aud attractive. The Senate Chamber
rs upon the right OF the passage aud seems in
size to be 30 by 40 feet The portraits Of the
-FOUR signers Of the Declaration Of Independence
on the part of Maryland can be seen upon the
walls.
Inc NEST prominent likeness is that Of the
Father of our Country resigning his COM
mission II was here that he after resouing our
country from usurpation and tyranny, yielded
Dis authority into the hands of Congress- and TO
day the detamers of his name aud deeds are
reminded of their duties by these sacred relics.
while the uphoders Of the Constitution are as
sembled in numbers to protect the rights II aus.
milted to us by him aud his associates As
regards the tone Of sentiment in this entire coun-
w. the result of the last election for Congress
man showed 60 or 10 secession votes. This
speaks well for Aune Arunde.
10 the committee room we see full length
picture of the Earl of Chatham, the friend and
advocate of American Liberty 10 the English
house OF Lords; our people pay this mail of
respect to him. On the left of the hnll is the
House OF Delegates it resembles the Senate
chamber. l will not infinitely describe the re-
naming rooms, as it will require too much room,
hut II the visitor will follow the winding s.air--
ways, he will reach the Chamber Of Appeals.
freasurer's Office and Record office, all having
some history attached to them. nuke mention
OF the Court House, City Hotel and Farmers
Bank of Maryland, places which in appearance
and use attract notice.
81. Johns College, which is situated upon the
hanks ofihc Severn, at the termination Of Prince
George street, is n neat and convenient structure,
the views from it are grand and the location
very healthy, possessing many advantages in
connection with the thorough course of educa-
ton pursued blythe institution, rendering in all
particulars much satisfaction to those who ut
tend il,
/ will close this letter by referring to the
Naval Academy. Its many spacious acres are
laid oft in beautiful plots Of all designs the
quarters of the Midshipmcn, together with the
Hospital Library and Observatory are passed in
succession, while the surrounding yard is decor.
ated with beautiful trees.
In separate positions we discern the Naval
monuments; the frat is erected to the memory of
Somers, Caldwell, Decatur, Wndswotth, Dorsey
and Israel, while that of Hcrndon is prominent;
and on the east the tribute of respect to shubrick
Pillsbury Clemson aud llynson, stands nlonc.
The Academy was founded by President Polk
and Secretary Bancroft in 1916 it has been very
successful in the object for which it was intended
fear have trespassed upon too much space
and the patience of the readers md as am
going to start in few minutes on an expedition
TO the Potomac and up to Washington, will
hastily close, promising you nu account of it at
some early day. Wishing you farewell for the
present,
am as ever your friend.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

THE REBEL GENERAL GARRETT KILLED


A regular battle was fought on Sunday last,
by Den. McClellan's pursuing column aud the
rebels, ut CarrackfOrd, in Western Virginia. in
which the rebel General Garnett was killed by
an Indiana volunteer.
The rebels were completely routed by General
Morris division. All their camp equipage was
captured, with many prisoners, and their loss is
about fifty killed. Tie loss on our side is four
OF the Ohio Fourteenth regiment killed and few
wounded. The rebels are now scattered in
every direction.
81. George near where tho battle was fought
IS the county seat of Tucker county, Virginia.
II is situated oil the Cheat river, near the ex-
IRENE southwestern corner of Maryland and
not more than fifteen miles from the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad.
The rebel drew up in line Of battle, and poured
n raking fire on tho right of our column, con-
slsting Vt the Ohio 18th regiment which returned
tho fire, lasting twenty minutes, at which time
Col. Dumont, with the Inlliana 9TH, made a
charge upon their battery. when the enemy brok e
anh run, crossing the ford towards ST. George.
Gen. Robert Garrett, while attempting to
rally his men, was struck by ball, passing
through the spine and out at the right breast.
lie fell dead on the spot
Col Dumont continued the chase for two miles,
and then bvouacked The other portion of tho
column bivOuacked Oh the field of battle.
We captured forty loIded wagons, one riled
cannon and two stands Of colors Twenty of
the rebels were killed and many Wounded
More prisoners were taken than we could take
care OF. The flight was finally turned into q
disastrous rOut. Our loss is two killed and two
MORALLY wounded.
The rebels lost all their tents, camp eauipage
army chests, clothing, hundreds of muskeis and
knapsacts, with large quantities of ammunition
They reiterated up the Horse Shoe, but it is
hoped that Gen Hill will meet and still further
rout them near West Union.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF
CARRACKFORD.
The following is the official report of the bat
tie of CarrackfOrd, dated;
huTrossvILLE, Va, July Is, 1861.
Cot d. ID, 4oVnsead asst Ad'a General:
General Garnett and his forces have been
routed, and his baggage and one gun taken.
li's army was completely demoralized General
1arhe't was killed while attempting to rally his
FORCES ut Carrackford, near st. George. We
nave completely annihilated tho enemy in West
ern Virginia. Our losses are but Is killed.
while the enenys loss is not far from 200 killed
anddhe number of prisoners we have taken will
amount to at least 1000. We have captured
seven Of the enemy's guns in ALL
portion Of Garneu's forces retreated, but |
iook Tor their capture 10y General Hill, who is in
hot pursuit.
The troops that Garnett had under his COM
lnand ARE said to be the crack regiments of
Eastern Virginia, aided by Georgians, Tonnes
scans, aud Carolinians. Our success is complete.
lnd firmly believe that Secession is killed in |
TINS section of the country.
G. u. Mcclellan,
Major General u. s. A.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

"CoNFEDERATE. This word is by the COM
mon usage of our language generally employed
10 bad sense, The Psalmist speaks of the foes
of Jehovah as confederate" against him.
Shakespeare speaks of "vie confederates," and
"false confederate" Of being confederate with
damned pack" the beast Caliban and his ''oon-
federates," and similar instances. Cowper speaks
Of hellieh foes confederate for his harm. We
say that men are eonfederates for an evil pur-
pose. Seldom do we see the word used for a
good one. The adoption of this word by the
seceders will confirm this usage. They arc con.
federates to uphold a most Internal system nv
means the most abominable.
we may add that the only English play in
which every character is morally worthless ia
Fahburgh's 'Confederacy, and from this comedy
even Mr. Jefferson Davis and Mr.. Robert Toombs
might obtain hints for new contriyanees az rae.
cality. To be sure, the word has its homes, nj
honorable meaning but still throughout EngiisS
literature it will be generally found Thai eooi
men "d9iie" and "co nbine'' to carry their oh
jeels, while rogues always cOnfederate."-
Boston Transcript
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

pendent sovereignty 10 the sovereignty of
gtherAi government Let that epoch in our
State history be sacred forever. Let no un-
worthy SOB ever attempt to exhume from its ap-
proprote aepulchre this wretched doctrine Of
State sovereignty, the foul parent OF all the
momentous evils that now afict our country.
III We" In the language Of our great statesman
or our posteriy violate the rules of eternal ius-
hce tribe with the injunctious of morality, aud
receieaHly destroy the political constitution
which holds US together. no mnn Gnu tell how
suddenly catastrophe may overwhelm us TINT
s y, nury NIL our glory in profound ohseurity.
II that catastrophe shall come. let il have no
history Let the horrible narrative never be
written, let its fate be like the lost books Of
OF LiSy which no human eye shall ever read ;
or the missing Pleiad, of which no man shall
ever know more than that il is lost and lost
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

HAEvEsT.--The Farmers Of Sussex County,
are all done cutting their wheat, and during the
past week have been busily engaged in getting
it out. We hear no complaints of failure.
BADLY SoALDED.-A little sou of Mr.. James
Douglass, of Buena Vista Farm, about five years
old, was seriously scalded GU the 10Th inst, by
falling backwards into tub of hot water.
PAYMENT or TAxEs.-The undersigned Re
ceiyer of City Taxes will be at the City Hall, on
and after the First day of July, 1861, between
the hours Of 8 o'clock and " in the morning,
and from to in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose Of receiving taxes deduction Of five
per cent is made on all taxes paid in July +; all
paid 10 August and up to the day of election,
the face Of the bill must be paid, and after that
date five per cent is added to the bill.
GEORGE F. PETERSON,
July Pm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
From our Special Correspondent
OUR ANNAPOLIS LETTER.
STATE HoUsE, Annapolis, Md !
July 10, 1861. /
BILLY.


July 10 1871.
FRIEND EoKRLs-
ln my former letter to the
journal" promised the readers Of il an no.
count Of this place with its points of interest,
aud desiring to fulhll the same started out
upon my tour Of observation and inquiry. You
will notice by the heading that have reached
an important and interesting place, and seated in
comfortable and roomy chair, will proceed to
narrate what have seem
This Capital is one of the oldest cities in our
country, and was named in honor of Queen Anne
who at the time reigned in the mother country
this happened in the year l7Os it continued To
Increase in population, when in l745 the first
colonial newspaper made its appearance; il CON.
tinued until 1889 and then ceased it's publica.
ton. At first sight one would think il hears tbe
looks of Spanish settlement but TO enter anna
of the edifces amply repays one for the visit.
The most chaste and elaborate carving which
was in vogue before the days of Stucco Is IL he
found in all its parts.
In visiting one Of these dwellings an old familv
servant enlightened me upon some points. be !
HtQUn
md dars no ruin yere, lse old now and dey bave
stood desc many day, and l spects will last fer
cher after Use gone" | quote the eypressiops
rs well as can remember them, and his remayks
made me think that the old settlers boliovod
what was worth doing, was worth doing well -
It more pains were taken with our present modo
VI building, generations to come would admiro !,
The city itself stands upon peninsula cover.
ng an area of one hundred and forty acroa
from the State House the streets diyerge IN al
directions, and viewing the country from ,b;s
Joint we command the broad and boau,iT,I
chesapeake in the distance to the northwest wa
&c the Severn flowing mnjosiioaly along. Forts
dadsOn' Severn and Misery skirt its edges. and
he stranger is pleased to dwell upon the di0sr. ,
mt scenes which meet his gaze. From the gates /
the above named building we notice ia nrom-
tent position, which is upon a hill the snirs I
} the bise measures two hundred feet Tho
ntrance is of very modest proportions but altar
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
UT "uI I0VEuIiF IUFfeFpOndenT,
LETTER FROM PERRYVILLE.
Perryville, Nd, l
Wednesday evening, July IL, 1861.

MIR. Enron
ITnclo San, 30 49,. h. /.
able to state. is mt No, inso,son, - ~
cial fact VIC baa vsrv ara,,rr,a. NJ No.
day, when the paymaster no,,e ,ha sa.o..I ..,,.
panies of the Regiment n vis,, on5 lac, III A..
commissioned officers somo of IN. noodr,, ,,;h
which to Grace soma of tho ala ao,.oa lii. ,.l
been aceumula,ins aso;rst ,ho,0 M -,
among us was very on.or,une aud ,vo na,,aa liz
coming with no ,nnoh att. -. .,.,,.,-... -
Chris,ros. "a. W
payment some time ago relv;n, ,ro, horos,
faces. brass buttons or hro.s - 20, -. ,t.a,,,,,
It had bcen an lam, s;noa .oa,n 80 - Co.
blessed with the sisht of hant rim If INV
denomination that i, reo,I,, ,o,,,aI ai,,os, ~.
aroe 40 beJ.hi,,,., - A.. -. . a..
sight so msanisoa 4, ~ az,
concluded Wa hal No ,,ooo a.. ,.i,., a..
mammoth shpets or mama. ,nIoaa ,o ala, an.
trunks with them. Ono man vhose nocto,s
underwent A denIetino rrooos, n ,,ns;aora,Io
period back. remarked nm, onor,or ~ n do,lor
would appear ms laroe IN b;s avos 40 ,;.hor-
cart wheel. thatis what Wa ,so,ll ,o.n, ov,.av,
gance of sneeob booaver 7, ma. os,onishi..,,
witness the ms,amornho.;s in ,ho no,a. sh.s,,u
after their recent. and how soon ,ho ecuro Nv
some system of legerdemain known narticnlarlv
to those who have exnsr;encea ,ha l,vu.n %
being in debit chansed fror, nm Y IN a., ios;,n,G
cant one. dwnJlinv down almos, ;nssnsihlv until
ii reached the minimum.
After waiting a length Of time very patienuv
for this Improvement of exebeouer tbsra was
occasion for a slight disappointment. when il WINS
discovered that We were not then to receive
months nav. and t,a, tbs sold;ors ,,a,o IN
receive nothing at that time the matter was ia
be deferred few days. Guessino vorv co,rsctlv
at our monetary needs. he maid tho Officers
enough to Law in stock of tobacco INV oW ,ho,,
boar5 bfIs a,l ,.i,i, -. -
debt n week mr. two vban ono,ha. ,.a,a,,..a..;
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

III motifs, who achieved the recent victory in
"' 5, virginia, is from Ohio. lie graduated
ut west Point at the head of his class, and has
Tu oesn IN the Typographical Department.
ne RANKS as brigadiCr general, commanding one
VI General McClellau's divisions, the latter COM
%una,ng one Of the others, and General Morris,
OfIudiana, the third.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The Secretary of State has made a rccIama
ii0u on The Spanish government for the surrender
o' the American vessels carried into Cienfuegoa
oy Tue pirate Sumter, and no doubt is enter
"'neu Of their immediate release with their
Sa'sOes' and Of the prohibition of the entrance
VI confederate PriValeers into West India ports
hereafter 1t is ascertained that the Spanish
Proclamation which has been received here had
not at lhe time reached Cuba.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The National House of Representatives passed,
on Tuesday, by an unanimous vote, the follow
ing resolution of thanks to Gen. Mcclellan and
his commands;
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of this House he
presented to Maj. Gen. George B. Mcclellan and
the officers and soldiers of his command, for the
series of brilliant aud decisive victories which,
by their skin and bravery, they have achieved
over the rebels and traitors in arms on the battle
fields of Western Virrinia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

the right man in the right place." replied tba
delegate, as he passed along
Inc galaxy of female beauty was exceediuOlv
dim The belle of tue evening was q beautiful
glrl ABOUT sweet sixteen, 10 white tarletan, but
soon be converted from the error Of her wavs.
Lieutenant General Scott came in about half.
past nine, remained in the east room about lon
minutes, but the crowd was so oppressive, that
the old man took his departure. As he lefi. ths
ladies and all the gentlemen cheered, and Tho old
patriot bowed in grateful recognition Of tbe
homage. 1'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

1t is stated that the Government is now cor-
huerlnga project to purchase or charter all the
available seawOrthy and fast sailing vessels,
whether steamers or clippers, and fit them out ns
a sen police for the capture of the privAteerE.
anu also to so eaectually blockade the ports as
to make the further departure of the mauraud-
ing vessels an impossibility.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The Rhode Island regiments, New York list,
% New Hampshire, the marines, and the United
States Light Artillery marched over the Long
Bridge into Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon,
their several bands playing Dixie. Colonel
Burnside rode alongside of his Rhode Island
regiments literally lOaded down with bouquets.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The rebel pirate privateer Sumter has seized,
and taken into Cleniuegos, six vessels, loaded
with sugars. The Captain General has ordered
The ptiVateer of and retained the prizes, the
cargocs being Spanish property. As regards
the vessels, they will be held until the home
government, to whom the case is referred, de
cldes what shall be done with them"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
The Rebels Running Again.
THE AmERIoAN ARMY AT FAIRFAX
COURT HOUSE.

The Rebels Running Again.
TUE AmERIoAN ARMY AT FAIRFAX
COURT HOUSE.
Dispatches received at Washington on We'd
nesday, state that the grand Union Army has
taken possession of Fairfax Court House. with
out battle; the rebels showing their heels as
usual, in the most approved double quick man
nCr The dispatches tell US that the advance
guard catered the village at noon. The rebel
piekets had slOped early in the morning before
the head Of the column came in sight, leaving
the grain bags out OF which their horses were
fed; the Federal troops fed their own horses
out of the same bags
The Confederate troops also took to their heels
aud seeded from the ground, leaving behind
them large amount of provisions, camp tools,
furniture sc.
The entry of the American troops into Fairfnx
Is said to have been inspiring beyond dpscrip
ton The main street was filed as far rs the
eye could reach with the soldiers marching with
hEed hayoneta and loaded guns, cheering for the
Union, and the bands playing the shr spangled
Banner
As soon as the six thousand infantry in the
column had passed, the cavalry, which were in
the rsar-the artillery being in front-dashed
through the town on gallon, and endeavored
to overtake the retreating Confedetates They
followed the road for four miles towards Centre
vile, but the great heat preventing forced
march OF the infantry. they returned.
The column which occupied tue town, was
comprised of two brigades under Colonies Por
ter and Burnside, and contained two batteries
OF lying artillery, two Rhode Island regiments,
tue New Hampshire Second, the New York
Eighth aud Seventy first, eight companies Of
United States Regulars aud five companies of
cavalry, and perhaps one or two other regiments.
The following despatch was received on We'd.
nesday night. at the head quarters of the
army: -
FAIRFAX Court HOUSE,, July II.
Colonel Il. d. TowNsrND:-
We have occupied Fairfax Court House, and
driven the enemy towards Centrevle and Ma.
nassas Junction. We have an officer and three
men slightly wounded. The enemy's fight was
70 preciptato that he left in our hands GUAM
hty of -four, fresh beef, entrenching tools, hos
pital furniture aud baggage. endeavored to
pursue them beyond Centrevile, but the men
were too much exhausted to do so.
Most respectfully yours
IRWIN McDowELL, Brigadier- General
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

Quite a number Of enthusiastic Northerners
have driven down in cabs from Washington, to
see the fight. General Scott has given positive
orders that no civilian be allowed to enter the
lines upon any pretext One man is said to
have come from New York for that purpose.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

mHE General Ro,rt ~ MI. DOVER, July 2nd, 1851
and - sato o. Delaware have this dny deeisTsS pAnI
sst Il , ,s IaIe Of SIN PER CENT. Der annnm a. ~
jy64t. '''' 'h' 'lh INST,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

At Millville, Mo-, on the Hannibal and St
Joseph railroad, 800 U. S. troops encountered 9
body Of rebels who had torn mp the track, and o
battle ensued, in which rebels were killed
several men and 80 horses captured, and U.
s troops killed aud wounded.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19


Major Gen. Mcclellan is a son of the great
surgeon, ueorgo Mcclellan, of Philadelphia, who
MY a lev years ago. universally lamented.-
, .us General is West Pointer, fought in Mexico
~, My ne'o went to Europe on military COM
. -,9''uu lew years ago to examine into the
- '.'V' o. war in the camps of the great Powers
w. 'A' oHmea afterwards resigned to become
'''e PRESIDENT of the Illinois Central Railroad.
a aui ,1en accepted the Presidency of the Ohio
~, mississippi road, from which he was called
~ uoy' DennisOn, of Ohio, Us Major General of
IaS s oI,o volunteers, aud from this into the regu
u.s. a'uy' ny the President, to accept the bipb
r !. Wni'a he is now 50 hOnorably filling He
. 'an'y-four years Of age, and presents n verv
youthful appearance.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
A SUPPT.Rnnnn1rri

u" UTuW1Nce WaKing Appropriafiong h. IA.
expenses 81 he CdN Of lPilmm0lon Co ~ ~ SIC
year one Thousand Eight InnSr,3 ami nc
SIXTY.
WhEhhAs The estimate Of the sums peo....sv - -.
per ana or the support Of the Public lsm S.u ~
the PIN Of Streets Repair and Pressrva,i5o ~
os Buildings and for Incidental and Msssisa o.
a A1shses, have proved nsuHicient ~ , %
"banst lbe same, therefore, " mvet All bllls
nn,,n L. 10 ordained by the CITY Couno,, ~ WI,
The SUN Of bs 81 AL the members coneurus Tbat
,esen cents be, and ihs same is bsry fse dollars sud
Ear pu Hg1isnees herein MENTIONED that Il u
forty.two cents """u'eu anu Blk dollars aud
and pip anl Cleansing Of slreets Eighteen Hnnaad
Tor iegsir a,, do,,ara aud 'ixtythres cents
Incidental and Miscellaneous ss,D.
"uu slHytix dollars aud ton cent? ' 'e'eu hundred
raised at the City Hail. June pin ree,
}, hARIs Clerk of city Council. -'"Nhi' PRESIDENT
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The following is the very latest from FORTRESS
Monroe
Why is Virginia shin.plaster like the repro
bates and sinners mentioned in Scripture?
Because the people know not that their re-
deemer liveth.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

An official army dispatch to headquarters au-
nounces that our troops are in Fairfax. The
flag was hoistei over Fairfax Courthouse at 6
A. NJ, and qalutei with salvOs of artillery and
the loudest sort of cheers.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
Assignees' Notice

v sisn,ia, ALEXANDER having his JSv n.da
pspeht OF bic creditors ali persons Personal for
pess s SAM ssu eort Alexander are hereby nstaan e
payment TO tho undersigned. !" MN VIII make
JESSE LANE
wilmington, June g. 1861. ''"NAN'b
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
Eleven desirable Brick Dwelling

i T",l q, ironung or Eleventh street Pour oo..,
attention Of PARTIES SIT tnns on West street TSo
so%.aa price Ia particularly called 70 ths a.
Terms esy Ia my always DO rented 10 advsntsga s
my 10 "VhN MCLEAN SON.
III Market stra.t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The U s. steamship Wyoming, Capt. Mitchell,
arrived at Panama from San Francisco on the
18th ult
The o. S. frigate ST. Lawrence went to sea
from Hampton Roads on Sunday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The privateersmen of the Savannah, recently
captured by the United States brig Perry, have
been indicted for piracy on the high scas by the
Grand Jury of the U. S. Circuit Court, at New
York
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

The portrait of ex-President Tyler has been
taken down from the rOtunda of the Capitol,
stripped Of its frame, and hung head dOwnwards
in the rubbish room.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
DIVIDEND

Union BANK OF DELAWARE
az board OF Directors have thIs Avg ~ .u iooi.
6 am r ~ .hee Per cent for The last sS manihs
JHy DIT. "' m ,,,,.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
BRICKS ! BRIcKst

L. L. suOasIlberH having purchased the Briel, y,,,
Y owned by Samuel McCaslley darii ~ t si Ate-
AMI ~ sreetssiniom tho czens Of Win1ngan,
fastnrs generally that they will continue hs ,as,,
All KINDS or BRIoKS
IN this best manner at The usual nticss r,,,,
as lensry under The charge OF Me- Jacob Laws WI" Dc
=" VIVID taken IN exchange for Bricks
W., a., MURPHEi a COWpRRTUWA
nov.2G.iy, rHo' CowPRRrHwAn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19

Two children, pamed Cannon, were sutfocated
at FIRE in q tenement-house, in Pearl street,
New York, on Tuesday.