Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

eBihe ih ouf counuyi IS unprecedented IN our
.nnals. All day aud all night long, our streets
are filled with crowds Of persons, Snxiously en-
auitipg for intelligence from the seat Of war
The street corners are placarded with handhills,
calling our people ITO arms To Arms -
Nearly every house 10 the city has the stars and
stripes floating either from the windows or
on the roof. At the City Hall, Central Hall, aud
various other places throughout the city, you
see in staring capitals the words, "Younteers
Waited Not train Of cars arrives but eager
crowds 'hrong the depot, and men, women and chill.
ireu ron to see them. A number Of young |
men impatient TO enlist In their country's service,
LETT the city for Philadelphia, during the week. |
On Saturday calls we're issued for meetings To |
form Home Guards "City Guards, " aud |
company Of Dragons When the train arrived
containing the Pennsylvania volunteers who had
been driven back by au armed mob ia Baltimore on
Friday, several Of our citizens supplied them with
food, our patriotic ladies put on their kettles and
made coffee for them; and conveyedit with has
kels oil provisions to satisfy the hunger OF the
brave defenders Of our free Constitution. On
saturday afternoon, Companies B. and c., Of the
Delaware Guards, assembled at their Arlnory, in
the Friendship Engine House, and were muster
ed into the service Of the city. On Saturday
and Sunday nights guards were stationed on all
tho bridges leading to our city. The young mel
have displayed their Union badges, some wear
ing tasteiuly executed rosette, others ribbons,
red, white and blue, through the button hole Of
the lapel OF the coat aud quite number bear
the stars and stripes fastened on their BREAST
There appears to be but ono sentiment in this
community now, whatever may have been the
differences of opinion heretofore and that is that
the government must be sustained, aud rebellion
must be put down at al lazarus. Our City
Council has also taken necessary steps, to pro-
vide for The defence of the city, and have appro-
priated 1000 for that purpose
AsCrngR AlrGTING.-A meeting of citizens to
whom was referred the resolution OF the City
Council, in relation to raising means for sup.
porting tue families Of absent volunteers, was
held yesterday afternoon, previous to the orgau-
cation Of the great meeting John NJ. Turner
was called to the Chair aud DR.. Wilson appoint
ed Secretary. The President stated the object
OF the meeting TO he in accordance with the reso-
luton above stated when on motion, commit
tee OF seven was appointed consisting of Messrs.
john Rice, Joseph A. Hunter, J. Morton Poole
Joseph Pyle, j. f. Wilson, Thomas Titus, and
Edward Moore. The President announced that
the committee would open an office at which
subscriptions would he received, after which
the meeting adjourned
SECOND BAPTIST CHuRcu.-Rev J. s. Dick
erson preached an eloquent and patriotic Union
sermon in this church on Sunday last, to an
interested and appreciative audience. Whether
in the church or out OF it,, the people, with q
very few exceptions Of no personal consequence
/ are for the Union
, ST.. AHDRRws CHuRcn. The Right Rev
Bishop Lee preached patriotic and touching
sermon on Sunday to the congregation worship
ping at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. TIT
Rev. gentleman, so well beloved by his parish
oners, was listened to with intense interest On,
satisfaction.
/ KRNur4r qnu.pv AIu,r.sv co,,,.vv A nan
tleman informs us that a very large company ha
just been formed OF Kennett Square. On Satur
day last, they held = meeting, aud the citizen
resolved to furnish each volunteer with a Sharp
rifle and revolver. The ladies furnished them witt
all the clothing they could make up before thei
' departure for Harrisburg. There will not, ",
are told, be young man left in the neighbor
y hood. They have all gone to their country
= defence, amid the cheers, and plaudts and bes
sings of their wives, daughters and sweethearts
/, Three thousand dollars were Mt once raised TO
their support. A thousand cheers for Kennel
Square.
n HoNE GUARD 0RdAsIzED.-A number of gen
IS tlemen, in pursuance Of the Proclamation OF th
o President, have organized company ts be know
If as the Home Guard, Of the city. Daniel Lam
}. mott Jr, was chosen President of the meeting
It and James L. Bailey appointed Secretary.
The following officers Of the Company wer
- then chosen -
5. Cap,ain-F. b. Sturgis.
ie LIST Lieuienant-R chNrl b. Duncan.
E, "a Daniel Lammott, Jr.
e 81 John j. Toner.
Of 4th j. L. Bailey.
j. The Company already numbers one hundre
ID men, and will be at once armed and equippet
is ready for any emergency.
II MORR TRooPs.-About 100 more troops-
being portion Of Gen. Cadwalaler's copman
- u passed through this city yesterday on thei
~ way to the National Capital. They were lib
"a rally supplied with food by the rail road CON
~ pany. They were mostly from Moutgomer
er county, Pennsylvania. A rugged, determine
"a thorough going set Of men they we're, and gi,
~ assurance, from their appearance, that they wi
~ give good account Of themselves.
= STAR SPANGLEp DANNER.-In the Cent?
be Presbyterian Church, OH last Sunday eyeniu
IN after the Benedcuon Ind been pronounced, Nj
n Fullmer who presdcs at the organ Of the Churc
struck up the Star SpaAgied Banner, Just as Il
/ congregation was about to retire The air vi
or performed in such sweetness Of melody al
ut touching beauty that people were held spell
D. bound for few moments, aud il was only aft
be the organ ceased playing that they were wiir
ty to leave the Church.
~ TnE OLD DELAWARE GuARp.-To all tho 10
20 ers Of our iusulted Rag, vino are over the ace
nnr:ns ~ ~ % suu NY "i.'us 10 enrol inc
nv natnes tor Ihe lol,nauoh oil company to
d' defence of ouf homes and National fag are n
m tilted that the roll list is ready for SIGNATURES
Est the Office of A. Stats, corner Of Fnnrth n,
1w French streets.
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ne IAInlor.V ulNHnosItf;-s' NJ, Felton, Es'
baltimore Railroad Company, has generous
,ly road who desire to enlist in the servce oe ,b,
he country, shall he paid during their absence a,
'ur lhu. tnelt SITUATIONS Will be open for them
10 'neir return 10 uuty'