Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-26

ind jumped aboard, and away the ..Youno
America gllded over tho foaning pillows. They
we're eagerly watched by the company on board,
1ho now see them riding the top Of a great
wave and again almost lost to sight still on thew
go, the serf flying over them, and the boat dip
ping at every tack. There is steady hand at
hc IN however, and they ride like q duck. "Hard
lee" shouts the Captain, and they return to the
vessel, every one delighted, though some we're
almost ready TO heave. The party who went to
Lewistown returned about o'clock through the
storm, bringing with them the latest war news
and tslegraphic dispatches from home They
increased the Commissary department by bring
ing two bushels Of apples, milk and backber-
ries and huckleberries They reported that they
were kindly treated by the Telegraph operator
and others, and took dinner at hotel. Nothing
transpired of Importance, except the escape OF
one Of the PARTY from the heavy FIRE Of large
cannon. Supper at the usual hour. Spent the
evening in singing and talking, and ali hands
turned in early.
SUNDAY, July l4th.
Got up this morning about O'Clock 80 min
utee; the weather was beautiful and clear though
cold. After mixing our toilet all hands went
below, where we had singing, and prayer by the
chaplain. Soon after breakfast fifteen Of the
company, including the chaplain, started for
Lowestown in the skilf The surf running pref
iy high, all hands got more or less wet 10 Jump
ing to the shore. We made the best Of II how
ever and at about o'clock arrived ut the old
town Of LewestOwn. We visited some friends
there, walked through the principal streets, and
stopped at the old Methodist Church. This 10
an old frame building, and reminds one Of q
country school house, though perhaps it is lar
ger. There WAS no one present when we arriv-
ed we therefore took peaceable possession Of the
house and premises. There would have been no
preaching on that day, ms the church Is on the
Circuit. The news was not long 10 spreading,
and by the time to commence service, half. past
10 o'clock, we had quite a large congregation.
We listened to an interesting discourse by Rev.
Mr.. Bodine from the text acknowledge God in
all thy ways, and he will direct thy paths" The
minister spoke aud prayed in patriotic manner
for our beloved country, and we af'erWard
learned that the congregation were much pleased
with it,
MONDAY, July 10th.
Got up isJnornng at 8 O'Clock, weighed an
Choir aud sailed for Cape May where, after
delightful run across the Bay, we dropped an
Choir again about o'clock, opposite the Atlantic
Hotel. We made signal for surf boat, which,
after some delay, came off to the vessel Il
proved to be the Delaware We soon struck
bargain and eighteen of the party Jumped
aboard, leaving Lichtenslein and Carlisle on the
vessel. We were landed on the Beach in beau
tiful style. some being carried piggy back
through the surf, others jumping off the bow Of
the boat. We gave three hearty cheers for the
Union, several on the Beach joining with us.
We walked along the shore, visited the hotels,
and were surprised at the small number Of per-
sons there. Having seen all the elephant"
that was to be found, the whole party had in
tended TO battle, but getting a signal from the
vessel that we must hurry aboard, only four got
into the surf Not liking to he cheated out Of
the pleasure of bathing in this way, nine of the
party determined to remain, and met the vessel
at Fishing Creek by carriage. The others re-
turned to the vessel about IL o'clock 20 minutes,
gave three cheers for General Scott and got
under way. Dinner 20 minutes to 2 O'Clock.
About O'Clock, passed schooner and gave
three cheers for the Union, which was answered
by those on board Jackson in saluiing them
with o shot from the musket held il in a very
unmlitary manner, and got wounded in the arm
with fragments of the cap. We bad got into
this patriotic strain by reading the Congressional
proceedings III Saturdays Press, which had
caused us TO break out In hearty cheers several
times, for the noble men there, who stand up for
the Constitution and enforcement Of the Laws.
} We felt brave enough to encounter one of old
/ Jeif's rebel priyateers, and had made enquiry
about them several times, but had not o chance
to show our pluck by chasing them, or being
chased We had now arrived at Fishing Creek
; where we anchored at A o'clock 10 minutes.
The party who were left at Cape May, arrived
on the Beach opposite the vessel OF about
o'clock. Capt. JOsling and s. Carlisle went
ashore for them in tho sklf. They had to wade
out as usual and came aboard with no accident
except good wettiug with spray. They report
that they had Il very nice time, had splendid
bath and took dinner at hotel, O'Clock 20
minutes, the cook lost his hat overheard,
, which made for Cape May with fair wind We
weighed anchor again, and sailed up the bay
I with good stiff breeze for Fort Delaware.
TUESDAY, July 18th.
This is another beautiful morning. Some Of
| the company were not q little surprised on get.
ting up this morning to find themselves off Fort
Delaware. After breakfast, we got ready to
visit the Fort, and landed on the wharf at half.
! past o'clock. We were met by guard and
were escorted to the inside, where we were al
lowed ~ minutes to make an examination. We
found every thing ia good order, and were
shown all points oil interest We learned that
there were about l50 men in the Fort including
; few regulars. We seen some Of the volun-
> leers practising with two of the large guns.
: They were Jolly green" aud afforded us some
amusement. We also learned that a number Of
rebel prisoners were to be sent there for safe
keeping, but We had not the pleasure Of seeing
them arrive. (The steamer Cohansey landed
i've OF the rebels just after we loft) The 90
minutes allowed us, now being up, we left the
Fort and sit while under the shade trees and
returned to the vessel before 10 o'clock. we'll
satished that Fort Delaware properly manned,
with oil the guns mounted would be malob for
e navy Of 80 La GloTies." We next run over io
/ Delaware City, where we dropped anchor again
at l O'Clock. The steamer Cohansey coming IN
! 10 the wharf, we gave three cheers for tbe
Union, three for Gen. Scott, and three for the
ladies. The ladies waving their handkerchief
/ IN return, we refeated the cheers for them
Sixteen Of us went ashore, some of whom Ind
friends there, and visited them; we strolled
along the raging canal, saw all the sights. md
returned to the vessel soon after 3 O'clock I'VE
weighed our anchor for the last time jackson
never could learn tho weight Of itl and left Del-
aware city at O'Clock with fair wind. Dinner
at half-past o'clock. This was our last meal
and the cOmmissaries and cook determined Il
should be the best one, and it was. Passed New
Castle at O'Clock, with good breeze j. II.
jackson at the wheel We arrived at the mouth
Of the Christiana 10 minutes before O'Clock.
We passed and faluted the steamer Ariel and
many Of our friends on the way up the creek.
and stopped at G. g. Lobdels wharf, 20 min.
utes after o'clock. A rain coming up Just as
the vessel touched the wharf, we were detained
on board few minutes but were soon on our
way to our respective homes, We parted, with
nothing but the best feeling existing among the
whole company, every one pleased with the ex-
curson, and the happy hours spent down tho
bay.
REruRSIN0.-Sever0l regiments Of volunteers
have passed through this city within the last
few days from the seat Of war, the term of their
enlistment having expired. l. s. Flint. No
US Market Street, will still continue to supplv
the public with Groceries, Teas, Sugars, Colfees.
Hams, Clipped Beef, Fruits and Vegetables, &c.,
at the lowest prices for cash.
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate, on Tuesday, Mr.. Sumner. of