davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13
LETTER FROM COLONEL coRcoRaN.

LETTER FROM COLONEL CORCOBAN.
From the n Y. Her-ld f Saturday
Mrs. Corcoran. Wife of the commandant of the
sixty-ninth Reg meut, has received the following
letter from her husband now a prisoner at Rich
mond;
RlcnMoND, Va, July 20, 1861.
My DEAR Wiz; | wrote a letter to Captain
Kirker few days since, acquanting him Of my
being in close confinement here, also Captain
Mclvor and Lieutenant Connolly, with about
thirty seven other officers, aud six hundred non
commissioned officers mud privates from various
regiments Among them are Sergeants Murphy
and Donohue and thirty five prvates of my regi-
ment. We are all in good health. | was very
i'll for the first two days after my arrest but feel
quite well at present l am deeply afflicted at
the loss of acting Lieutenant Colonel llaggerty,
who was among the first that fell eli the battle
Geld, and several of my brave soldiers. 1t is,
however, eonsoling that they attended to their
religious duties for that day have had many
narrow hair breadth escapes, but God in his inf !
mite mercy has been pleased to preserve me. /
am uneasy to know the iate OF many officers and
members whom had not seen in line immcd- /
atey after the battle, among whom are Captains /
Thomas Francis Meaeher and Kayanagh, and
acting Adjutaut tate Cnptain) john A. Nugont /
My regiment came of the field in admirable order,
aud was on the road to CentTeyille when halted |
to rest and await orders for future action, know
ing that Cur artillery would need protection in
returning. Two regiments that had not been in
line and were iotreatng in disorder, being ON
my flank, and when the cavalry were seen al.
vancing towarde US these regiments broke pro-
cipltntely through my lines, throwing us into
disorder, causing II general flight, dsmountod
aud crossed rail fence, over which they had
gone, and got the color bearer to hault, calling
on the men to rally around the flag, Just at
this moment discharge of carbines from the
pursuing cavalry aud from our artillery drowned
my voice and destroyed all my efforts to muster
the men. had only nine men who heard me
and halted, and these, with the two officers and
myself were Immediately surrounded ard taken
to Manassas We left there on the following
morning, and arrived here on Tuesday night.
Lieutcnants Baglcy and Cannon, with Two colo.
nels one leutenant colonel and other officers
aud priyates, arriving here this morning. Some
Of orr wounded have also been brought here.
hut have not yet learned their names, Give
my love to yopr aunt and William, Captain
Kirkrr and friends.
Your atiGctionata husband,
Mu.uAat H.y.,u..,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13

~ beautiful Country Seat, with over 10 acres
lllHN of land attached, situated an The lancaster rho
Ivy mile from the city oil Wilmngton Del. This
rSks property is beautifully situa,ed hill COM
inanlng q beautiful view for miles around. The I'M
proveinents are substantial mAnHiun containing
rooms built in modern style almost With bath-ouse
wasf closets aud gas tank So; all the principal rooms
have marble mAnles aud high ceilings; the house is
surrounded with vernnda poruhes, has beautiful lawn
f in front with grape vines and all other kinds
Of shruhbery. The Outbuildgs good, carriage house
and stable ~ by ~ feet with wagon shed snd gianary
attached This property Will lie sold low and terms easy
Persons wishing to view the premises will call tituTee
Ayelntle ON the property, the undersigned. oss,
Jon at any time. JAS. II. RAY, Newark, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13

Ex-Governor Adams, of South Caroline, died
on Saturday week. lie graduated at Yale Col
lege in 1881,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13
49szM K "A X M 3 .&ESA
::::ii:: FOR SALE. II:

No. 2-Callei spine Groven containing 10 acres mora
OF less within mile OF Wilmington with Mansion, Trees,
Lawn and Outhnildings.
No "A large modern Mansion containing II rooms,
with 20 acres o lnnt more or less within mile OF VIII
ngOn, with out buildings aud choice fruit treas and
grapes; handsomely laid uut aud planted with trees
NJ i-Adjnns No. ii-eontainng acre Of land with
handsome Dwelling well shaded, aud Sabling, Nos $
ami 4 would he sold together.
NJ" "a Farm q q acres more Or loss miles south
out-buildings, fruit, &ci III good order
. Nc - Farm Of y acres lhe roal from Milltown
lin Mill Creek d To Newark within u, mes nf Mil.
town III good order aud with fair buildings.
No "a Farm in good Orser, aud good huldlngs Of so
acres ~ titandyMin1 Hundred, mills trom Wilmington
X miles tom the Depot al the Practical Farmer, with
40. s,--sh acres f,r sale within . miles of Kenneti
square towards the.lirandyWino along tile railroad with
good lnlldlnss-two dwellings and would divide WE'LL in
excellent order
No,n.A Farm Of II acres in Appolmnimink Hundred
within miles OF Dlafkiri st ton, with buildings and
ofelsids.
Ne. iOA Farm Of so arres in Kenneit Tawnship Ches
good order.
NJ. IA Farm OF IA acres Of land within mile
whining 'ndivided into fields, with reasonable build
his, III ilir order &C.
M. ESQ acres Of land within miles OF wilmington
pretty good buildings IN fair order suitable for truck
ing.
No. i3is acres Of land in Braniywine Hundred with
y !. miles OF Wilmington, with Orchard and comorla
Die liudings' aud within half mile Of shpleys Man
SON There Is beautiful site thereon overlooking the
No ll.-a0 acres Of land within "a miles Of Whining
Ion, IN Bfsndywlne Hundred, with comfortable old build
No l5.--l9u artes Foulk Road in ranlywine HUI
drel, with ola buildings, and iruit.
40 lb-About 70 acres, with good, nearly new Stone
llnusc, and Uubuildngs.
NJ FL acres mostly WOodland-no buldings--nn
tue brandy Wine l miles from Wilmington.
No. ls'a acres III exeslent laid and moderate Build
ing near old tlus BALL, in Christaua lid,
No l9.-An excellent Farm OF lsO acres IN TranLywipe
Hundred, near Tneyyp with good Dwelling AMI ont
buildings. 1t isin excellent order.
No, 2hd50 acres Of Land aud Cedar Swami for sal,
Appnluiuimink hundrel--a bargain.
~ sl,-bN acres OF Land in Chri iana Hundred, with
M miles OF Wilminston-good improvements
within miles Of Wilmington.
No Silt acres Of good Land, 10 or no Of which is
GOOD Wnodlnnd, within milrs Of Dover aud miles Of
DUPONT station.
No. ian excellent Dwelling and two or three Tone
neis with out-buings, aud 10 acres Vi Land on the
inhidtphiA aud Wilmington Turnpike, miles from Viii
hhnginh Apply IL W. M'CAULLEY,
dre3 No. l5s Market ST. Wilmington nel.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13
SANFoRD'S
FAMILY
Blood Purifying Pills,


The Family Ca- thHrtlc PILL 10
goht bnt ctivdUathartic - which tho proprietor la
used in his practice more uQ than twenty years
Tho constantly Increase ing demand from tho
who have long used the - PILLS aud the satisisp
ton which all express in regard 10 their USE has
induced me to place them = within the reach of ALL
The Profession well - know that different Ga
ihatiirs act different o. portions of the bowels
The FAMILY CA - TIIAlSpIC PILL
las, with due reference to this well established fact
hern compounded from variety Of the putest W.
FetalO Extracts, which . act alike every part Of
the alimentary canal, aud :, are good and safe in
all eases where Cathariiu = Ii needed, such DE-
KANdEMENTs OF the F. ST o Nj AC II, SLEEpI-
MISS PAINS IN THE HACk AND LOINS, COS.
TlVENESS, Fam AND q SORENESS OVER THE
WHOLE BODY, from sud den cold, which frequent.
ly, il nosertei end in a C long course OF Fever.
Loss OF APPETITE, A ~ CREEPING SENSATION
NJ CuLn OVER THE ~ BODY. REsTL ESsNEsS,
HEADACHE. err WEIGHT Z, IN THE HEAD, all IN
fhAM NJ TORY III. g SEASES, WORMS In
CHILDREN or ADULTS, al RHEUMATISM, Il great
PURIFIER Of the BLOOD y and many dispasas to
which flesh Is her, too q numerous to mentihh In
this advertisement. DOSE, to 3.
PRICE THREE DIMES.
The LIVER INVlGORAT0R and FAMILY CA
III AETlG PILLS Are for sale by A, H. Grimshaw Co
Edward lirlnghurst x Co. Henry Brnghurst, Whining
tom Delaware and by Druggists generally, and sold
wholesale hy the Trade In all the large towns
$. L. W. SANFORD, NJ. d.,
Manufacturer aud Proprietor
mAriOtr LOS broadway. New York.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13

10 the City Council of Wilmington Gents
In accordance with u resolution passed by your
body on the 25,h of July, submit the following
report Of all the arms distributed and those re
manning in my care That is to say have dis
tributed to the Home Guards, Capt. Sturgis, 100
muskets, City Guards, Capt. Andrews, 100 mus
kets Union Guards Capt Wisdom, 60 muskets
Brandywine Village Guards, Capt. Febiger, 100
muskets, Brandywine Village Guards, Capt. Il
Dup Mt, 80 muskets, Home Guards, Capt. G. l..
Duront so muskets, Capt Tybout, 100 muskcts,
Capt. Porter, 80 muskets, Capt. Henry, ~
muskets, Capt. Biddle, &c ritles. Total, G3G-
Those remaining on hand in care Of the Mayor
nle ms follows; Muskets, so, Rifles, 10, Pistols,
~
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

rnocrEpiNos OF CouNcm. The Cornell met
CA Ihprsday evening
The street committee reported the account
ouiseni of }. s. Valentine, for Jrue, 1861, to
be col rect.
The committee reported favorably on petition
Of d. Chandler TO open 9Th street between Wal
uut and Poplar, to drain cellar of his house.
The committee on Fire Companies recommend
ed that orders be drawn in favor Of the different
lire companies for their a.nual appropriations,
dcducting from each the amount due the city.
MIR. slidham objected to the appropriation
for the Reliancc, on the ground that said engine
was not in serviceable condition.
MIR. Nebeker conceded in the objections as
did also Messrs. Hayes and llorner, while MIR
Belts rrged the appropriation.
Mr.. Bleyer stated that he was member of
the company, and he believed that if they had
Il suitable house, the company would be as III
cient as any in ory city. The engine was ut the
.hop of Harlan, IIollingsworth y Co., and he
presumed that il could be brought out TO q fire
ii needed. Tho report was recOmmilted.
In response to u resolution of Council passed
at previous meeting, Mayor Gilpin made the
following report -
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13

Now IN the time
TO PUT UP BUTTER FOR WINTER USE
6, 8, A. 3, . & 1 gallon Stone Jars,
For that purpose for sale low at No g0a Market street
le2 CLEMENT u. sMYTH.
ILulh RENNEl a convenient aud handy way vi having
Il rennrt manufactured, aud for sale ly
myll u. Il bRlNGllURsr, M 3l7 Market st.
SALAD OIL fresh stock Of ine Salad oil lust op4nod
~ myll by II. r. BNlNGuURsr
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
UNCONDITIONAL UNION MEN OF
THE SECOND WARD.

In pursuance of the Recommendation Of a tow n
meelleg OF the citizens Of Wilmington, held at
the City Hall, GU the evening of july IGN. the
voters Of the Second Ward whose patriotism
rises above party considerations, and who arc
N'ung to sink political differences for their
oountry's sake, are requested to meet on FRI
DAY EVENING NEXT, AUGUST 10Th at g
o'clock, in Jefferson Hall, King street below
rhlrd, to take action with reference to the ap
nroacb'ug City Election, and nominate Ward
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-08-13

General Order No. ., under date OF July l2ih lsdl Is
First Regiment Delaware Volunteer Militia Is postponed
~ further orders to enable the Olhcrrs Of NVo com
pAnies therein designated to obtain their Commissions
from tLs tiuVnruor
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18
I Ell E G r A P H &c

Washington, Sept 14-Several pc
titions have been received from New
York and Philadelphia, demanding
the expulsion Of Russell, the London
Times correspondent.
Several thousand of the Confeder-
ates have marched on the pickets
near Halls House, and Mount Olive
Church, driving them on the enemy's
lines which We're also shelled.
Frankfort, Sept 14-In obedience
to the ,subjoined joint resolution adop-
ted by the General Assembly Of X en-
tucky, the Government OF the Con-
tederate States, the State of Tennes-
SEE, and all Others concerning. are
hereby informed that Kentucky ex-
poets that the Confederate of Ten
nessee troops will be Withdrawn from
her soil unconditionally. Signed.
B. MAGOFFIN.
Louisville, Sept Reliable ad-
vices say that Fremont has not been
,e
At the the Cross Roads Il mile be-
low the point, they carried the enc
my's fortificatians.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

Mcclellan will doubtless atteiap,
to drive them back to-day.
The pickets thrown out from For.
Corocan, We're driven in to-day. 4
Lieutenant and two soldiers were.
killed.
The Confederates fire signal rock
cts along the whole line.
lronton, Mo-, Sept 14-Ihe Union
men from Greenville, report that II az
dee has returned, and threatens an
immediate attack on this point.
Floyed left about ten thousand
dollars worth of stuff behind him.
Fears are entertained that he NAV
concentrate, his forces with those Of
Gov. Wise and attack Gen. Cox.
New York, Sept 1.-The Col1nl-
bla has arrived from Havannah, will,
dates to the 10th, Two vessels have
arrived from New Orleans, HAVING
run the blockade.
Washington, Sept 14.-The Post
Of yesterday says that the report o.
sklrmishes was greatly exaggerated:
The militia in the District Of CO.
lumbia is preparing for active service.
The editors of the Baltimore. Es-
change have been arrested.
Heavy firing heard to-day at Chain
Bridge supposed to be artillery.
New York, Sept. 1.-THE Col,1na-
b'a' mostly owned South, has been
seized. Also 81 900 in gold destined
for the South.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

THE Blochaders-7Ne fleet Off this
bay was visited yesterday by Her
Britannia MWesty's- Consul at this
port, who chartered the steamer Ceci!e
to take him outside.
The precise object of his visit we
did not learn. The steam frieate
Wabash was found outside, she havis-
arrived and relieved the Roanoke.
which has departed. .
The Wabash, it will be remembered,
took part in the action at Hatteras
Inlet, and was twice struck by shot
from the battery.
The officers ofthe Wabash speak
in high terms of the bravery Of the
North Carolina troops, and from the
condition of the battery, the ship Of
war had the Confederates completely.
III their power, and they had to sur
render or be destroyed. Something
over six hundred prisoners were taken,
and Captain Barron's sword was sur
to Commodore Stringha.n.
of the Minnesota.
The Vandalia, saAng ship, and ,ae
Wabash frigate, are the only vessels
at present blockading this port
Courier.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

batteries" which they seem to dread
so much, were several days ago made
to give them lesson Of prudence.
Yesterday morning these betteries
opened with a tremendous fire, which
must have done destructive work,
though we are unable, from the fact
that the river still flows between US,
to estimate the killed and wounded.
The loss on our side, of course,
amounted to nothing, either in men
or horses.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

Or professional and business cards in-
.'Hf:n:, the Daily paper.) not exceeding
= tif''s, ~ ~ months, SI5-without
i'tpT. : 10.
i.."' privilege of yearly advertisers is
':.r'.. limited 10 their own immediate and
-, i.'.r ,nUS.iess: and the business of an
i..i''Fflsing firm is not considered as incl,,-
,'-.:!- tsat of its individual members
'aTcrE selncnts published at irregular
intervals, 81 per square Cor each insertion
h:n rtEcing candidates for u District or
site "hcc. 10; for IL Parish office, $40 :
- oitch, So-to be pald in advance.
All advertisements for strangers or tran
sent persons, to be paid in advance.
Nav 'eitiS.InelIts not marked on the COPY
"a. Il specified time, will be inserted Till
4''ld, 'tiid payment eXactcd.
Marriages and deaths viii be published
- hews; obituaries, tributes q respect, and
a.nern! invitations rs other ad, ertisc,lian,s.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18
N, Y. Herald.

The Northern people are the
greatest Paper tigers and Bulletin
heroes in the world. Fremont is
congratulatins the men whom Nc
Culloch whipped SO terribly, on their
grand exploit, and tells them they
may put "Springtield'' on their
banners as memorial. Tyler, who
was the first man to run at Cross
Lanes, writes to his Government Of
the brilliant qtjair at that place. We
look to see Bull Run yet become a
name Of glory North as well as South
Richmond Examiner.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18
The Fraternal Temper OF the
New York Press.

The Tribune declares that the
World is losing fifteen hundred dol
lars every week. Tie World returns
the compliment by asserting that the
Tribune is losing an equal amount
and, becoming statistical in its pas
sions, it even investigates such mi
croscopic matters as the number of
the Tribune's advertisements, and
declares that the Tribune will short
ly be compelled to curtail its dimen-
sions, as it has already done its news,
in order to reduce its expenses. This
is all very true of the Tribune, but
the World itself is in an equally bad
way. Having lost two hundred
thousand dollars in good bankable
money, and about a million in second
hand piety, sectarian bigotry, Sabba-
tartan legislation and advice to Gen.
Scott not to fight on Sunday, it has
at last been sold for mere song to
an India rubber manufacturer, and
it will henceforth be the organ Of
the India-rubber merchants, with
principles as elastic as the material
which it represents, and which has
proved its Temporary salvation.-
From all accounts, the stockholders
have been as badly sold as the paper,
and the Courier and Enquirer, which
was to have regenerated the World,
only assisted and fastened it's damna-
ton, as the blind lead the blind into
the ueares, pit.
IN, Y. Herald.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18
r L r M 8 :

.i.v, i'rr year III advance, -..-.. $500
delivered by carrier, ~ cents
yer week
.''',,!y Monday in advance --.2,O
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

I'D y ERT1 T1SING RIA TES-
FOR. THE WEEkLY:
; -: ,.a"!! square of twelve lines OF less
Tor lie first Insertion, i go
= =" "'.ch additional Insertion uer
>'i'i!-ff. %
!.2R TIE DAILY:
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

Tie Deual TO .pay.-This phrase
doubtless originated in printing
office, on some Saturday nights set
tlement Of weekly wages. .'Johrl. .
says the publisherto to the bookkeeper,
..how stands the cash accountl''-
"Small balance on hand, sir" Lets
see,' rejoins the publisher, how far
will that go toward satisfying tht,
hands?" John begins to figure aritl,-.
meticall y---so much due to Potkins.
so much to Typus,so much to Grubhle,
and so on, through dozen dittos.-
The publisher stands aghast Her.
is not money enough by a jugful..
''No, sir, and besides, there is the
dio1I to pay.'
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

The Btockade.-The Charleston
Courier, of the 9th inst, has the fol-
lowing: @
In the last three months fourteer,
vessels have entered the por, er
Charleston, and thity-three the por.
of Wilmington, N. C.During thesan
period S1S0,OOO have been paid the
Collector of the port of New Orleans,
in duties on goods in spite of the block
ade:
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

~ 1t should be borne in mind that the
Daily Ne,cs contains the latest intelligence
received at this point. The paper does not
go to press until after the arrival ofthc mail.
1t is delivered by Carrier for SIS per year or
81 for six months. a.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18

Little boy, can l go through tbs
gate TO the river2" enquired fas;.
ionabie hooped and dressed lady.
"'Praps so, a load OF hay wa1..
through this evening"" was the hor-iG
reply.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-18
Important Engagement on the Po-
tOmaC,

A few days ago says the n. O
Bee, a telegram from Richmond sta.
ted briefly that sharp skirmirmish
had occurred between the Confede-
rates and Federals, on the former ia.
king possession Of an important hill
near Arlington Heights and that
800 Federals had been killed or woun-
ded in the action. Since then the
telegraph has been silent respecting
the affair, but we perceive by the
correspondence of the Picayuue that
the skirmish in question assumed
somewhat of the proportions Of bat
tie, and resulted in marked advan-
tages 10 the Confcderates. We quote
the annexed passages from II. P's.
letter:
The principal point of attack was
Munson's Hill, though the object
was to obtain possession Of still
greater eInipence about Il mile and
half further north, in the direction
Of the Loudon and Hampshire Rail
road. 1t is this hill. which COM
pletely overlooks the enemy's works
on Arlington Heights, that I'VE seiz-
ed a few days ago, are now strong
ly tortifying.
The attacking party consisted of
about 5000 men, who Were complete
ly repulsed at every point with great
loss, especially from the second com
pany of the Washington Artillery,
under command OF Captain Rosser.
This company is rapidly making up,
by its daring and intrepid play upon
the enemy, for its forced inactivity,
under the miscarriage of orders, on
the 21st Of July. Its exploits are
the theme of every tongue.
The number engaged on our side
was about 5000, and consisted pria-
cipalIy of Virginians and South Car
olinians, the forneS composing the
advanced brigade Of General Long
street, the latter that Of General Bon
nam. The repulse was complete,
and our forces not only remained in
possession Of the contested heights,
put in the pursuit pushed forward
i'll they gained a still more comman-
ling position, previously occupied
" the enemy. In doing so they also
came in possession ofeNrensive coun-
er works Of the enemy. and about
lalf million dollars worth Of the
ammunition and stores. The
affair. though on a small scale, as
with the memorable en-
sagements of the 18th and 2Ist July,
$ nevertheless one of the most i'm
'ortant character. 1t struck another
'anic into the enemy, gave us still
more advanced position Of {: com
character, and supplied us
With ammunition without being put
o the trouble of bringing it up from :
ur depots. II at the same time con- +
rmed our convictions of the continu- t
d demoralization of the whole Nor
hern army. ... ;
While the affair was going on be- =,
ore Arlington Heights, still another, :
f hardly less Importance, was taking i
lace on the upper Potomac, just be-
NV Leesburg. For some days past
had been observed that the enemy =.
'om time to time incautiously ap-
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-01

common ground Of the worlds great
brotherhood, will be the debatablc Dor.
der Of divided allegiance and bloody
quarrel. Meantime time brings round
anniversaries which are celebrated as g
yorc, but with the feeling that they arc
now solemn mockery What are tho
declaration Of Independence, the Battle
Of Lexington, the Birthday OF Clay, and
other red letter days in the American
Ca'cudnr, now that the glorious fabric
is itself in the dust, and the mountain
made with hands shattered to pieces !!
II was but the other day that all eyes
we're fixed on The capital Of the Old
World, az the single object Of interest,
and the expected seen. Of the great events
that were To mark the latter years Of ibis
century Rome occupied the attention
OF all men. A hundred questions wcrc
asked, bat all were Of Rome. VIII
Rome l. still capital VIII ii be the
head OF Coufederacy or the Throne Of
King, or the scat Of foreign Viceroy,
or the sec Of Universal Bishop. or the
Senate Of National Republic Before
these questions could lie answered. aud
while they are still asked. the capital Of
the New World comes to the foreground,
and is tie objcc, Of m.ch the same in
qniries. The two cities OF Rome and
Washington are not go differently staa.
ted at this moment, nor are their pros.
poets 50 different as might be. For the
present, indeed. VIC shall all think more
Of Washington than Rome.