Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-03

ierryNue' EVlh April 1901.
isoRuE STEARSs, ESQ, Wilmington,
DEAR slR;-Be kind enough to convey the !,
hanks OF myself, officers aud men under my !
command to the ladies Of Wilmington, for the
provisions and luxuries with which thew have so
literally and judicously supplied us, aud assure
them that the uccessares and the spirit which
actuatsd our countrywomen have both been duly
press Of business has prevented an earlier
response.
Very respectfully yours, &c,
CHAS. p. DARE,
Col. Com.
Visitor AND SpRRcm.-0eneral Nye, Of
New York. passed through this city on Wednes.
day. from Washington, on his way North. During
the detention Of the train at the Depot, the Gen
eral made a patriotic little speech to the crowd |
which had assembled there lie alluded to Del |
awareS revolutionary record in aatterng terms, |
and complimenled her upon the stand her people |
have taken 10 the present crisis. He told them |
that the laws of the land would be enforced and
the Constitution maintained against all odds, and
those who dared to resist, would be sure to meet
the penalty due to rebellion and treason. The
General is u noble specimen of true patriot
determined 10 do his duty in the present struggle
FouRTH sEaMoS.-The Sermon on the 'Reuedy
for great popular ErRs,' postponed two weeks
since, will be preached next Sabbath evening" in
tue Central Presbyterian Church.
PATRIOTISM AMONG THE DooToRs. The meii-
| cal profession of Wilmington, met at the office of
DR., Wilson, on Saturday afternoon, April 10th,
pursuant to n call issued ut the suggestion of
some OF the profession. The meeting was fully
attended. On motion Of Dr. Porter, DR.. Geo.
W. Chaytor was elected President and DR.. q.
p Norris, Secretary. Dir, Porter stated that
the Object OF the meeting was to make a tender
of the services of the medical gentlemen Of this
city to the authorities as there was some appre-
hension that an attack was contemplated by l.
II. Trimble upon the property and bridges of
the railroad company The Doctor offered a
resolution to that effect which was adopted.
committee was raised to make the necessary
arrangements to carry the foregoing resolution
| into effect. DR.. White was chairman of said
! committee, who was directed TO report at the
next meeting. committee was also appointed
to communicate the first resolution to tho Mayor
Q of the city. DIR. Bush was chairman of said
e committee. The meeting adjourned until {
b o'clock, 10 receive the reports of committees.
: The President DR.. Geo. w. Chaytor called
T. the meeting to order at 81 o'clock, p. M. DR.
l. White reported that arrangements had been com
r plrted as far as the short time allowed the com
c mittee would admit that the City Hall would b
o the Hosptal-the Odd Fellows Hall compan,
had rendered the use of their seltees for the us
ia of the wounded, aud the Druggists offered t
n supply lint, pasters, &C., free OF charge, aud l.
+ attend Mt their several places Of business at an
~ hour OF the night or all night, if necessary, /
~ meet any demands that might be made upo
Y them.
"a The other committees reported that they ha
furnished the Mayor OF the City with copy
~ Dir. Porter's resolution had no further report
a make, as they had received no Acknowledgment
= of its receipt or the acceptance OF the service
10 rendered. from the Mayor.
~ After arranging that in case of an alarm III
~ physicians should repair to the City Hall, III
,e meeting adjourned subject to the call Of IL
III President.
lg SWEARING IN THE TROops.-N Major Dun, of Il
" United States army visited this city yesterda
to for the purpose of swearing the volunteers I'M
M the service of the United States. Dir. K.
IS. johnson acted as medical examiner, and eaC
to man was thoroughly examined as TO his healt
ss eye sight and age. The following oath was thu
Of administered to officers aud men, separated
n each with his head uncovered and right har
Of upliited.
all l. do sOlcmnly swear that will be-
true allegiance to the United States of Americ
no aud that wilserve thom honestly and faithful
M against NIL their enemies or opposers whatsoeve
ia ami Will observe and obey the orders of the Pr
=, sdent Of the United States, and the orders
er the officers appointed over me, according to II
in rules and articles for the government of Il
,a armies of the United States"
s The aggregate number Of men thus sworn WI
al 23o, AL OF whom were mustered into the sery
~. Of the country.
m, STIRRING DlscouRsEs,-ln the Central al
Ice Hanover Street Churches stirring discOurses we
hv preached last Sabbath evening, on the stale
3D. the nation. Rev Mr. Wiswell give several RET
v. sons why we had right to look for great
ng loyalty to cur government on the part OF tho
il who are now in arms against it. lie declar,
re that the doctrine of State sovereignty 80 ell
70. phaticaly repudiaied by the trainers Of the Co
ed sttution, to he the source of all the prese
H. treason and rebellion. 1t is secession glove
in lie exhorel the young men Of his congregatit
cd to go forth in defence of their couutry's hon
Il and do their duty like christian patriots or ney
se return.
WILL NOT wAIr.-we are told that Capta
les Smiths company of National Guards of I'll
NJ city, left here on Tuesday for Philadelphia,
90 order to be mustered into service ut TINT plac
90 The company consists of 80 men, and have be,
90 ready for some time but not liking the turdine
m OF things in this State in relation to the yolu
~ teers, they resolved to seek more active fie
of service. We are not sure, however, that TIT
r.. will meet with any better luck in Philadelphia
RRGlsTEn.-Jobn Scribner ESD. of soui
NJ Milford, has been appointed Register for Suss
~, County, vice John SOrden, Esq, whose term
oo office has expired
m. BADLY HURT.-A man by the name of NJ
Maneman fell into the cellar of n new ice hon
20. last Wednesday night, near the Brandywir
railroad bridge, and broke two of his ribs al
y, otherwise injured himself very badly, lie WI
to on guard at the time and hearing noise startt
rs in the direction of ii, hut soon brought IN
ed above stated. Medical aid was called in and
On is now doing well.
C. In a BAD FiX.-lt is stated TINT Il . Southoi
r. army are in bad fix, having no military equil
On ments Now the citizens OF this city, are n,
in such bad fix with regard to eatables, as the
~ can procure good Ham, Clipped Beef, Lay,
to liuisins, Potatoes, Fresh Canned Tomatoes, an
t. many other good things, at / S. Fliuts, No. Z.
III Market street, at prices to suit the times.
re MusrERRD,--The patriotic volunteers of III
D; city were mustered into the United States arm
il yesterday The people muster every day nn
ve evening, at the store of CHEAP John. Ma Al
King Street. to buy all kinds of household goot
at the lowest prices. We would direct the a
of tenton of our readers to his large stock, havin
st no doubt that they will find many things thor
n, to suit them, which will be sold low.
u u, Coon Passive hive received from Mr.
~ D. Inslee, No. COB Market Street, a sample
- an excellent pen Just imported direct from Biz
mingham, England, especially for his own sale.
i They are suitable for Banks, Indies, School.
+ Sc., and will be sold on the most iavorabl
= terms We hive tried them and must saw tha
10 they are first rate article and cannot fail to civ
ID entire satisfaction. We would recommend GU
g. readers to try them.
IN Notwithstanding the unparalleled oxciemen
of the past few weeks, and the consequent anxiet
of the people to hear the latest news tina firm a
:. A. H. Grimahaw q Co., continue to sell Aver
y SarsAparlla, Cherry pectoral and Pills; Iioof
- lands. llostetters and Iiemqn's Bitters Wis
: harris and Alauderson's Tar Cordials Brown
. Trooles, RittCr's Syrup of Tar and Wild Cherry
= Tarrants Aperient Burnett's Cocoane and Kal