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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

PERPETUAL FRESHNESS OF LITERATURE. We
may be sure that literature will always be az
fresh as it has been. 1t is possible that VIC may
never have greater men than Shakespeare and
Milton, aud Dante and Goethe; but there is
nothing to hinder our having lgen Just as great.
These who are to come will only bore in different
directions, and fud new deposits. Shakespeare
and Milton were great wrters, but the fields
they occupied were their own. They do not re.
semble each other in any particular. Dante and
Goethe were great writers, but there are no
points of resemblance between them. When
Scott was issuing bis wonderful series of novels,
il seemed to his contemporaries, suppose, that
there was no field left for succ essor vet
Dickens III the next generation, won as many
readers and as much admiration as he, in field
whose existence Scott never Suspected VERY
different is the world of thought from the world
OF matter, in the fact that its deposits are fonnd
IN no particular spot. The mind can 90 ont in
quest Of thought in no direction without reward !.
and every man receives from his age, motive and
culture which peculiarly prepare him for The
work Of supplying its needs. There are some
who seem TO think that the golden age of litera
ture 10 past--thnt nc thing modern is worthy nf
notice, and that ii ID one OF the vices Of the ngs
that We Discard 30 much the teachings of the
literary fathers. But the world of thought n
exhaustleas, aud we have only to produce a finer
civilization than the world has ever seen, to az
cure, as its cODsumulate flower, literature of
corresponding excellence. Timothy Titeomb.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

General Banks has taken formal possession of
his command Mt Baltimore, With his quarters
fixed at Fort McIIenry. 1t is reported that his
first official acts do not inspire the people with
much affection for him, Already several of the
most powerful batteries in the Fort were trained
so rs to bear upon the city But, not satisfied
with Tint, he bad the direction of three Of the
other batteries, mounting iorty-two FOUNDERS
aud columbiads, SO altered that they, too, point
directly at the most thickly settled portions Of
the city. The reflection that all these guns are
heavily shottel, it is not pleasant one. II i,
understood, too, that the oath of allegiance will
be extensively administered in Baltimore forth.
with
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

The reported disaster which our troops met
With at Great Bethel, although bad enough, has
been greatly magnihed. Our loss in killed aud
wounded has not been SO great as at first sup
posed while on the other hand that Of the rebel.
has been somewhat greater than previously re.
ported Great or small, however, as tue misfOr.
tune may be, ii was stupid blunder on the pari
Of somebody, end calls for prompt investigation
III order to ascertain where the fault lies, aud pre-
vent the repetition Of such terrible exhibition
OF bad, cruel generalship, All accounts agree
that with proper management the rebel batteries
might nave been taken ind the affair turned
into victory.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

The President made the following appoint
ments:
CHARLES A. WAsusBuHH, California, commits
siOner o Paraguay
EDWARD JoY MoRuIs Pennsylvania, minister
resident at Cons'antinople
IIESnr 7. Blow Missouri, minister resident
at Venezuela.
CHARLES NJ RIoTTE, Texas, minister resident
at Costa IicA.
SAMUEL wMIriNG New Jersey, consul at Mas
eau New Providence.
The Administration has resumed the diploma.
tic relations with Peiu, suspended by Pesilen
buchanan, ard has appointed Christopher Robin
son, Of Rhode Island, envoy extraordinary and
minister pleulpoentlary to that country.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

WHEREABOUTS or CAPT. MoNrGoNERY.-Tbe
White Cloud (Kausss) Chief Gays;
But a few days ago, Texas. Louisiana, Arkau.
saa, and The VIII le Indian country, were upside
down with conformation, caused by the report
that Montgou ny AID HE band were committing
dcpredaiious al through those parts, and large
bn3ies VI uooE 8 were sent III pursuit Of them,
Wao wtIe at times said to have the deeperadoNs
in their power. At the same tmo Montgomery
al. Ut Topesa, attending to matters OF more i'm
mediate Importance. We have authority for
saying that he has his band ready for the first
proyoeAtion.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

Hon. George NJ. Keim died at his residence ia
Reading, Pa, on Monday evening. The General
wna native Of Pennsylvania and belonged to
the old Berks county stock, the family connec-
tons being quito extensive and influential lie
represented the Berks county district in Congress
from 1888 to 1913. Subsequently, he served for
number Of years as United States Marshal for
the Eastern District Of Pennsylvania, resident in
Philadelphia. He was gentlemen Of excellent
character always ranked high socially, and was
universally respected
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

A gentlemen, just arrived from New Orleans,
reports that the blOckading steamer Brooklyn,
at the mouth Of the Mississippi, went ashore
before he left, and that she careened to such a
degree that her guns could not be made to bear
upon anything. Steam tow boats we're prepar-
ing for priyatecrs, and large ilotila were get
ting ready to 60 down with the floating battery
to capture the Brooklyn.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

UNION CONVENTIONAL heavy train consisting
of twenty passenger cars left this city yesterday
morning for Dover. The meeting was doubtless
large one As there is no telegraphic com
muncation between this city and the lower
portions of the State, and having gone to press
before the arrival of the train home, We are
without any information respecting the proceed
ings of the meeting.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

HAvANA.-Files Of Havana papers to the 10th
ult., have been received
Business was exceedingly dull. V,ry little
was doing in the sugar market, or in any depart
ment United States sps-els we're at discount
n the freight market all vessels Of other nations
c'mmandhg prem nu thirty three per cent,
boeusD Of the protection from privateers assured
their fngs,
TIN IInbRneFe soem Ia be rejo cling in the idea
that Havana mus, Income the rendezv Us Of
Golf commerce during tine war, and The pnpers
put forth ereng claims rs to it, merits for
en- raj ntepol.
Tho arriva OF merchandise for the week were
very large, thongh lesa than the previous week.
The impn'tniious comriised large amounts Of
stnpe supplies oI breUlsiutIs and provisions
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

Lord John Russell has announced in tho Paria-
ment that the Government has determined to
prohibit privateers from bringing prizes into aby
British port, and that Franco intended adhering
to its law which prohibits privatecrs from re-
naming III port over twenty-four hours to dis.
pose Of priz-s. He also said that England and
France had sent propositions 10 Washington, based
on the declarations Of the Paris Congress, and
that an answer was expected by every mail
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

ATTEMPT TO Cur THE LBvBE.-A bold at
tempt was made recently to cut the lovse. about
one mile above Prentiss, Miss. Several men in
skif came across the river aud commenced
operations. The watch fred, and, 1t is thought,
succeeded 10 killing one of them. who waa sesn
to fall out of the ok q. The Bolivar Times saws
that one hour more would have caused much
trouble to the planters in the bottomp, as the
whole back country would have besn inundated
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

A special dispatch from Wheeling, Va, to the
Cincinnati Commercial says; ga collision &C.
Cured at Glencoe, thirteen miles from Wheeling,
on the Central Ohio Railroad, on Tuesday, kill
ling four Of the employees on the road, smashing
an engine, and ahattering one or two cars.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

The action Of tho Maryland House of Delegates
in insiructins their United States Senator'S 10
vote for the recognition of the Southern Confed
eraoy, has excited deep resentment among the
Union men i'll Maryland. Many say that the
Federal Government ought to dispense the Logia-
lntnre
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

How DEsERTERs ARE PUNIsHED-The Court.
martial convened at Carlisle Barracks recently.
sentenced three captured daserters to be fiogged
branded aud drummed out Of the service. The
sentence was executed few days ago. when the
ceiyed thirty lashes each, aud were then escorted
out Of the garrison, in presence of the entire
command to the tune Of the "Rogues' March.D
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

Every lover of his country will be gratihed to
learn that Gen. scOtts enjoying excellent health.
lie has not been in better iiton for ten years
than he is to-day. If the prayers of all loyal
men would avail, the "octogenarian" would out
live Mcthuselah.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

VIM. Patton and Edwin judd Of New York,
have been appointed additional paymasters in
the army
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

Bas- A ltatls girl five years I'D, who has
brother in We of the companies Of the Troy Re-
giment, whoI has been taught by her nloiher to
say her pray eru on going to bed at night, was
told that she ought remember her brother in
her prayers, but nothing further was suggested
prayers said: 80, Lord, let brother Joe shot the
others, hut d, mt Let tire others shot Joe" A
great deSl Of Human make ~ wsl As patriotism
in that prayer:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

1t is announced that the President has made a
requisitiOn on the Governor Of Indiana iOr Blk
additional regiments.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

From the best available sources, it is believed
that the entire Secession force in Virginia does
not exceed $4,000 to 10000.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

WTLBANK-JoSEPg- the Alb inst. by
Rev. Dodd, Mr. CoRsBLIus r wILB NIX
and Miss LsrTIE @. JosBPH, both of LeWes,
Del,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14

Lieut.. slsmmer had handsome welcome ex-
tended to him by the citizens of Philadelphia on
Tuesday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-14
DIED.

MoRRIS.-In Millsboro on the Sd inst Grip
FoRp, infant son Of George and Hannah u.
Morris, aged months and 20 days,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA.

g., ALExaSDRrA, Sunday, July y, 1861.
Gen. McClleard and Gen. Mcdowell, uu1':r a.
escort Of Company Of Cavalry, vl.ited Alexandra
this Afternoon for the purpose Of viewing Fort Els
worth and the different Regiments.
Colonel Keyes has been appointed 10 the command
Of the 9TH Brigade Of the 4th Division constituting the
llth and 33th New.York, I'd and % New-Jerscy, lth
Massachusetts ana Mozart Regiments.
General Mcdowell shebly complimeuied to-day
General Runyon, his industry zeal and efficiency in
commanding the reserve during the advance on Man
assas, and the promptness with which troops and sup
plies were forwarded.
The Government Railroad employees also enti-
tied 10 much credit for the energy they exhibited in
carrying ont The order.
In order to keep the Fire Zouaye within their en-
caupment, Gen. Runyon compelled last night to
detail guard from the Mozart K giment. party Of
them who were struggling in Washington, arrived
here last night under an escort Of cavalry.
Company OF the Fire Zouayes Capt. Lcveridge,
is winning golden opinions, in guarding the Govern
ment store-hOuses
Gen. Runyon retires tomorrow. and hai.-Gen.
Mccall assumes command of the Department al Alex
andria.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
FROM Old POINT.
BAlrruoRE, July -, 1856

BALTlHORE, July ~ 1851.
The Old Point boat brings the following
The three remaining companies Of the Fourth Req.
ment have been ordered to Washington. They le'ye
Old Point by the Baltimore boat. Thirty Of them are
sick and 20 with the companies in charge of Dr. VAIN
wright, of the Scott Life Guard.
Il became apparent early last evening that the
Rebels mediiated an attack on Hampton. General
Butler determined to abandon the town in case Of u
formidable advance, and at o'clock the order was
given for families and goods TO be removed.
Within one hour orders were also Issued TO burn the
town rather than have it fall into the hands of the
enemy The General well understands that the posse
sion of Hampton by the Rebels will he Of no particular
importance.
stampede of the colored population took place ali
night and to-day the road bas been lined wh refugees
to the Fortress, ana army wagons and carts bringing
in goods from Hampton.
The road has presented most remarkable appear
ance. Nearly 900 contraband men, women, and
children must have in during the last twenty-iour
hours For the present those not encamped in the
Fortress will be quaitered in and around the seminary
building lately the headquarters OF Col Duyee.
About o'clock Friday night the Naval Brigade and
the Massachusetts companies came in and encamped
near the Fortress
Max Weber's Regiment came in this Saturday
morning. and will occupy Camp Hamilton.
An alarm occurred this morning and several buildings
in Hampton were fired by our troops. The rebels
will doubtless occupy the place tomorrow unless It
should be burned.
flag of truce came in from the Rebels, prohering
TO exchange Lieut.. Shurtlif and Capt. Jenkins.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29

EATAL CAsruYY.--A most horrible accident hap
pened this morning at the Seymour n Ntlls elevator.
About ~ o'clock, the engineer, who was attending the
enCine-yoom, heard and felt sudden, dnl gitd ihg
checkri in the machinery M though OF he oogs
was broken. lie immediately shut OF the aeam,
stopped the works, and ran np stairs 10 ascertain Tue
trouble. Gaining the outside OF tue building aau
elaucing upward, he saw the limbs OF man par hliJ
through the eli pboards OF the tower, and aece diue
through the interior Discovered the hea oil the ma
chinery man. Thomas A.. Armstrong, lying on ils ul',
right shaft. One look further discoveries the mangsd
r,mains Of Armstrong scattered oycr End arou~i the
machinery of the tower lie had bean eng-gee IN
oiling twO enormous cog-wleels, ami haEiny ssooe
upon this Jide whcge the cOgs were constantly |Ainh9
inward, instead OF outward, portion hls al MUS
have caught between them. when h3 WIS cmwn III
and crushed TO fragments lis body, IRON NE io'uS
upward was actually discovered 'Sat nos even az
intestine was perfect. The foatnreJoi the ACE yer0
utterly destroyed, and only small plr'e % ,no sn""
remained intact. Buffalo CODrercial, July ~
IyPoRrANr DFcisroN-SrsTE DETFAIED-- Con-
srrurIoShLup OF Law REIk,slNG kILan ,,
PROM Tons ADJurGEn rae SuPaNo c'uh ~
m, POM ofthe state Of Ner-k0rs dg,nna ~
Nw.yotk Csa,rd Railroad Ccs3Pahs.-- ans ~, .1s ~,
ros h,orgbr nv the Attorney snerailo reeeTeI aeoas
s. 600 900 f,s past tolls, and 20 essaftso the IA,
of the defendant sor future tod, os sbe gfouna
The act of 1851 releasing railroads BON tne 81 =.
nj toll. was Unconstitutional. Ia Gu &C was W. Az
a. orsngs Comfy Circuit, and resraed in tos ~.
,a;sal of The complaint. An appeal wss istss =,
a,,onsvs;eneri 20 the General Terra Of ise o.gs
| conrt which was deliberately argued AZ ii,.,ig
Son,' NV Attcpey Cisneral Myers for the Pain,,'
and by Messrs Paige and 1iemain ior u nov been
The unanimous decision OF the Court nae NV Sg"..sot
,,."nonnesd, 06irmiag Ac jNdgmeM q e"s - he
r'oScrSS o2 nc Circuit. A very alle opinion s,;sg
Court was delivered by MIR. Josih Emo, .,;e,ps the
ali the grounds in the cause, and fany s"s'""
cons1itii uiionahiy OF the acs of oil .,;,;or. on
i, viii be rooeeied that conflicting 9l,,.issure.
,his question had iees pesen'ed 70 ,ns re fcrer
BY AitomeysGeo, r Tt'iaia aha ~. :" ,si,di,y Of ih~
aiarmiug aad We lastef denyiSs ''1 Albany Aga
| law,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
THE MASSACHUSETTS THIRTEENTH REGI-
MENT.

Boston, July y, 1861.
The 18Th Regiment, Col. Leonard, will leave to-
morrow afternoon by the Norwich route, via New
York. for the seat Of war. This is Of the best
regiments vet enlisted and il armed with the most
approved rifle and sword-bayonct. Col. Leonard and
Lieutenant. Colonel Batchelder are both excellent
officer, the former having during several years COM
nanded the Fifth Brigade NJ. V. NJ.
The past members Of the old Boston City Guard
from which the present regiment originated, together
with the second battalion of infantry, will escort them
through the city TO the depot.
The Boston Coast Guard, having been accepted by
the Government will be Immediately organized in a
gh, foot battery Of 200 men, with six brass guns.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29

three months troops returning fApsn tbs wan. pbv
ppl had ceased TO be " deserted vilagei" Che -
| frightened families beginning 20 occupy tb-,.
houses again; and even in Bealingtcu the rupswa,
sece ssionlss returning satisfied that The dei,,
neir Rebel troops insured she quiet Of the country
our troops were rapidly demolising the rebel forth
tcations on Laurel Ill., They were Of no paIticnI.,
use TO ms, and there no necessity for leaving
sroAshoid adj ready for the rebes to step ia aud ocu
py whenever our army should bespme safely di-tart
| As the earthworks removed and the ditebe.
filled up, the boys kept the lockout for laurel r,s
and the numbcy slowed away IL trunks and knarssck.
| was amazing These roots are remarkably close
grained, a1d susceptible Of fine posb and are said
| to make ppes better than the famous meegschaum.
As rode over the hills around Ire carp some az
the old incidents OF the ekrmisbisg weTe recalled
which believe have never been recorded. Here for
example was the spot where the first fell in tho
skirmish that began Snaday 1prnirg on arrival.
and there the tree, TO whI the barbarians actu
ally tied bis corpse that might be misled into
supposing enemys bead, peering aruund the tree
Three four shots actually fired az this cOrpse
before the skirmishers discovered ta il the body
of dead friend tley were Tiddling with their Minis
balls. There too, was the ot wlefe poo orion fell
and where one Of the bravest little exploits Of tho
campaign was performed ~ smGn paaty which
dashed into the woods aud bore OF dhe dead body
under perfect shower OF buslets from the concealed
regiment of GeOrgians. And here was The renee be-
bind which the enemy had Stationed Themselves, when
detachments from couple Of oar regiments ho passed
toward the rear Of their camp. They bad expected TO
force to pieces their return but they waited
in vain. Our fellows made a detour and returned
another uayi prisoner afterward told ne that
they lay there in ambush till dark, awaiting The re-
turn Of the Yankees they had seen going out
Court of Inquiry has been examining and -
prsng the damages done to houses and farm improve
ments by the advance of armv The loses are
furnished with certificates, to the effect that they have
loet 20 much by the passage Of the Federal Army; and
il is supposed that Congress VIII ultimately allow such
Claims. The most impudent and exacting in demand
ing this relief from the Government are the leading
Secessionists of the neighborhooil
Some dissatisfaction exists among the membsrs Of
the 9Th Indiana RI giment, from a statement in a dts-
patch one gent The Fozoe, thai the 10Th LII
Iii did s the fghting at Rich Mountain. Tho lOth
bore the brunt OF the engagement and fought brsyeiy
General couid wish; but The 9Th also had suah
share of the fighting and deserves small share ID
the credit. TIE 18th, too had hand in the affair be-
fore it was ali over. AGAIs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
ACTIVITY AT FORTRESS MONROE.
POD,2 REGIMENTS SENT 10 WASHINGTON.
E,,7TPEss MoERoR Friday luly 26 1871
Via BALTIMORE, July %, 1861.

FDn,' REtIMPEJS SENT TO WASHINGTON.
FoitfREss MoEBos, Friday, July 20, 1861
Via BALTIMORE July %, 1861. !
To-Day all ha,, been activity u, Fortress Monroe
During laat night an order arrived from Washington
for four Regiments to be Immediately transported
Washington via BALTIMORE, and steamer arrived iron
Baltimore for that purpose.
Col. Bakers and DuIvcas |, .9jments have sailed and
the 3dand 4th NewYork RceimsSs viii followin aiew
hours. They 90 TO Washington for active service In
Virginia and their place at Old Point will be filled up
Ivy large number of recruits Rhe California and
New-iofk Regiments will form Brigade under the
command Of Col. Baker In consequence Of this move
ment Of troops the contemplated advance 10 Fox Hill
has been abandoned
Hampton City is stu held by a strong force
Newport News will il is believed Withstand any
force that Colonel Msgruder can bring against It,
However il is generally believed that the Cohiederaes
will attack Newport News within Il few days
During the last few hours they have EXTENDED their
pcEet- one mile and a half nearer Hampton.
This afternoon some twenty hOrsemen attacked one
of pckes who dispersed The party and killed one
OF Their number.
Prof La Mountain made m ascension lat evening at
Hampton but accoun; of the wind, could not attain
a great elevation.
Col Aliens courtmartis is again in progress. The
Colonel has for some time been confined TO close quart
ers at Carol Hail. having, believe, twice broken his
parole
Several contraband slaves, it is supposed, followed
the California Regiment disguised with uniforms.
Mr. Richardson, Of Gov Morgans staff, is just IN
from Hampton. He reports that Max Weber fully ex-
poets being attacked to night the Conederates being
already some distance this side Of the NEWMARKET
Bridge, with strong force Of infantry and cavalry.
Col l.. L. Shepard is actively experimenting the
dstilation Of the arus and clothing cent on by the
State Of New York for her regiments.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
ARRIVAL OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH REGI-
MENT AT ALBANY.
ALBAsY, July u, II

ALBANY, July 20 IoUI'
The 2jth Regiment arrived in this city at 7 O'Clock
this evening, by the Hudson River Railroad. Cars
were furnished by the Road, of sufficient number to
bring the whole regiment mp comfortably, and were
run without accident and with good speed. process
zion of military, the Fire Department and civic asso-
eiations met the regiment at the depot, and escorted
them TO their armory.
The streets were densely thronged with thqnsants
of the friends Of the returning soldiers and the welcome
WAS most warm Az they marched through tie streets
the friends and relatives Of the soder c6uld moi be
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
THE WOUNDED AND DYING SOLDIERS.

Last evening the Baptist Church, at the corner of
Madison avenue aud Tbrty-irst street, was crowded
in every available spot, by congregation who had
gathered TO consider what could be done to advance the
spiritual interests Of the wouneed and dying soldiers
Ut Washington.
The Rev. Dr. Hague, Pastor of the Chufch, con-
Quoted tho exercises. The Rev. Dr. Spring, WHO
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
THE ARMY IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.

LAUREL HILI, July y, 1861.
Phippi and Beangton and Laurel Hin bad ceased
TO be points of interest," and pGbhc attention was en-
tirey attracted to the general gloom, sctumg pail
like from the eastward over our fatos In the war
gloom which all our successes in Western Iirslphl
could only tighten like penny fireworks the drhIess
of hight. But could not leave the scenes OF our ~
campaign without last visit, and go have eo'aJ
over 10 The old Rebel camp, the western siOP' u
the Laurel Mountain range. H.. Nth the
The foads now 70 fsu,iliar, were lined WIN WV