Delaware gazette. (Wilmington, Del.) 1837-1883, 1861-06-01
LOCAL INTELLIcENcE.

| cthtomonta OF tue ROAD commissioners OF Ien
eader and White Clay Greeks Hundreds will b,
found in another column.
ThOs. Birch Son will sell at the wareroom
A. j. Hnbbs, 40 South Second street, PhiladelphiR
on ThursdAy, june 9th, stock Of superior cabi
net furniture.
Edward Challenger has been appointed Pos,
master at New Castle, vice L. NJ. Chase, removed
Thomas j. Atkins has received the appointment O
Postmaster at Milton, Sussex county, Del, vie,
John Ponder, removed. Johtl w. Boone is mp.
pointed postmaster at Fredefisa. Kent county
Del, In place Of William l.. Simmons, removed
Those in want Of good lumber, Of any kind, viii
bear in mind that Charles II. Lambson, Of New
castle, has the article, and that he Is selling IL al
prices to suit the times little money, just now
will purchase consider Aile building material Give
him call.
We would say to IL ose who use tobacco 10 any
way, that ]. P. Doughten, 2l5 Market street, ha.
10 suit the various tastes of all at wholesale aud
retail and Mt such prices Us cannot fail to secure
purchasers.
James Armor has erected snug stone dwelling
on his farm near Oak HILL Chrstiana Hundred.
Gov. Burton has pardoned Charles Shearer, son
fenced at November term to four years imprison-
ment IN the county jail for threatening the life Of
sheriff Cannon He was discharged on Wednes.
day evening.
John Gordon has been appointed oysrseer of the
prisoners in the jail at New Castle. David Chal-
lenger Is deputy, and Captain joel Pedriek night
watehmap.
I. s. Flint Market street. below Eighth, will, on
Saturday tho drst day Of june rejneo tho price of
goods from to 20 per cont all around, and no
Credit will be given 70 any person whatever. Low
prices aud money down will DO the inyariable rule
CITY Conaca.-A meeting of the City Council
N conjunction with the committee on sdioty apl
pointed by tho county meetiag Of Monday, was
Tho President stated naf ne ~ " ~ .s
ing was 70 concert immediate measures for The
public safety.
Hon. John Wales stated that Il aas imperatiyely
necessary that immediate measures should DO taken
fof making the force at present volunteered eff
cient by concert of action.
MIR. Allderdice. made statement In relation to
the manner IN which the $4,000 appropriated By
Council had so far been disbursed.
The committee had visited New York aud pur-
chased 200 muskets, IA sharpe's rifles, aud IL re-
Y0lVefs. There were also 1856 mnskets found In
the City Hall. Upon application to Con. Pattsr
sen few days ago, he had sent 400 muskets but
nad since given directions that they should DO taken
from the Homo Guards, aud given 10 ihoss who
volunteered for the United States Government.
= The arms purchased 10 New York and found in
tue Uity Hall, were distributed as follows 100 10
Home Guard, 100 to City Guard 100 to Nztfonal
duarJ. The committee had expended for these
Mr.. England, stated that the city had control of
TWO o pound field pieces, and have another by
senulng out To Mr.. Smiths on the Brandywine for
il. There are 10000 muskets and RHO CARTRIDGES
prepared.
resolution was offered providing that the OIL
GERS OF tho companies should provide boarding for
those volunteers who have no means Of living and
send their bills to the Mayor.
MIR. ID. Q. Wilson thought il would be necessary
70 appoint commissary officer, who should pro-
vide rations for themen. 1t would become abso-
iuteiy necessary IL short time, II il not now.
MIR. Allderdice introduced resolution, that the
Mayor and Finance Committee be authorized to
procure uniforms at cost not exceeding 81, 500,
aud that they DO authorized to appoint commits
sary. lt.H
Mr.. j. n. Poole, from the committee appointed
at the county meeting, reported that they had sent
TWO gentlemen to Fort Delaware who report that
the garrison is ITO mcn, with ten inch and nine
eight inch barbetio guns, and 20 sea coast guns
an armament amply able to resist any attack
There are no troops on the line of the Delaware
aud Chesapeake canal.
these proceedings have been withheld. We pre-.
sumo there can DO no longer reason for continued
silence.
The Departure of tie Tyoops.--Os Tue.day
about O'Clock, four companies Of the Delaware
Regiment received orders 10 take n position on the
Susqpehanna at Perryyilo and Havre. g. Grace
whence some Of tho companies would DO posted at
Aberdeen and other points on the railroad. This
movement was made TO supply tho place Of COL
Dare's Regiment which had been ordered TO leave
the same evening for lIagerstown, Nd, by tho way
oil Baltimore. Its destination is supposed 10 be a
position near Harper's Ferry, and il is &pnosed
the Southern forces there. But four couif1nes Of
of the Delaware Regiment were ardsrsa OF on
Tuesday. The storm the day before had blown
down their tents and given much trouble, but
nevertheless in less than two hours the companies
werc ready to march, and passed through our
streets about ~ o'clock. They wero Company A.,
Capt X. s. Laumot; Company b., Capt. @. e.
Lanmot Company D., Capt. James Green; Com
pany E., Capt. r. Milligan. The troops were de-
tanned at the Depot waiting for train until near
eight o'clock. Many of their friends went to this
place 10 bid them adieu, and number Of trying
scenes took place at the parting Of husbands,
brothers ard sons. Several ladies tainted and
their leave taking of their sons brought tears to
many eyes. Thousands were present, and all sym
pathized in what was going on. The Stars and
Stripes wero exhibited from almost every house
along the track, while the hands from the steamer
Zephyr held aloit the immense Gag belonging 70
the boat at tho corner Of King aud Water street.
Although imperfeetly provisioned and clothed the
men appeared IN excellent spirits, aud returned
cheer after cheer for the Union that was given
them as they passed with will and determination
that showed they wore ready 10 do and to dare
should occasion ever require their presence before
the enemy.
The Camp at Hare's Corner.--The Regiment at
Hare's Corner are greatly pleased with the position
Of their encampment Il is nicely placed on the
declvity In the park at tho corner slipping toward
the south and the west where the setting sun casts
its last lingering ray TO cheer the hard fare Of the
soldier AS he lays himself TO rest and thinks Of
loved ones at home after the fatigues Of the drill
The Sihcers are fne looking set of men; yery /
gentlemanly in their conduct, while the priyates
appear to observe,a very due respect toward tho |
people Of the neighborhood and those who visit |
toe epeainpmept, into which none are allowed to |
pass guard without permission from the officer in
command. The Regiment drills on a field on the i
hill, to the south of the eueampment nd east of
the road-a pretty place., aud in full view of the |
delaware, where they may march almost down to |
the river side. On Wednesday afternoon a large
number Of gentlemen and ladies' were present a |
tho drill, in carriages Wilmington, New Cas- |
tlej Newark, and the surrounding country There |
is one company there from Old Chester, one from |
about West Chester, and the remaining eight from
various counties Of Pennsylvania. II Ia NOT ann.
posed they will remain in their present camp over
thirty days. Butfew Of the mon have vet receiv. |
ed the Government uniform,
Putting them 10 the TesL-The members Of thu
company stationed at Newark depot, arrested
Mr.. Savage, whs represented a. a secessionist
on Monday last, and under the threat Of having
his head shaved he took an obligation to sustain
the Constitution Of the uniial States. a y4..-sr
rested but was released on the representation Of
j. W. Evans thathe was in favor of sustaining the
Government One or two others were also over |
hauled. but were not subjected to any unpleasant
test. This company was sent away in the evening,
aud another company from Lock Haven, Pa, under |
command of Captain Coulter, took its place The |
men are young, lively and appear to enjoy them. |
selves, cracking jokes, singing songs &c. The in
reference with citizens who arc behaving them |
selves in quiet orderly manner, should DO dis |
couraged, as II is the boast Of the friends of the
Union that they are enforcing the law, and putting
down Illegal roceedings.-RepHbiieGa.
We dc not know Mr.. Savage But we think |
such treatmont,f he was peaceable citizen, is an
evidence that our people are fast losing their lib
ariY nndar the aMnx of nilitnru ri,ln innnnnrnloh