Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-29
From Special Correspondent, Cambridge, Md.
Successful Expedition of Detachment
of the Second Delaware Regiment.

toni special IorfeHpOnuthti NAmOridge, MD.
successful Expedition of Detachment
of the Second Delaware Regiment
by order of Brigadier General Lockwood,
Department Of Eastern shore Of
Maryland aud State Of Delaware, companies 4
and +, Capts. Moorehouse and Mccullough, OF
the Second Delaware Regiment. under command
of Major X. Andrews, embarked at Cambridge,
Md on board the U. S transport Balloon, on
Friday, Oct. lSth on special service The
command reached White Harew on the Niconico
river, ut night; Capt. Moorehousc had orders
TO 60 TO "Rialls Landing" eight miles distant,
nj night, aud disarm the "Tyaskin Guards" a
Secession Company. They returned with
large lot of rifle muskets and all the accOutre
meuts. The movement was 80 unexpected that
no resistance was made.
On Saturday the Major boarded the steamboat
"wilson Smalr' of Baltimore, 10 search for con
trnband goods. but none could be found
Capt, Mccullough was ordered to "Princess
Ann" to disarm the "Somerset Guards" and ar
rest the captain, certain Polk, who was in
Walkers army in Nicaragua. lie, however.
made his escape into Virginia among his brother
rebels. This place is a perfect den Of rebels
and Union man dare not express his sentiments
in any way. The rebel flag was ying here for
many weeks after the Bull Run fight, and no one
dare moest 1t. They will now, however, be
closely watched. Capt. Mccullough returned
with lot Of rifles aud equipments the majority
Of them, however, had been taken to the rebel
army before, by men who enlisted from that
vicinity.
On Sunday night the detachment arrived nt
Seaford. Del, and detachmenis of companies Il
and I were ordered out to collect the cavalry
arms of the Seaiord Cavalry, Capt. Martini
They returned with large lot Of them that
night Capt. Martin was detained for a few
hours, to give some necessary information as to
their whereabouts, which he did willingly, aud
insisted very much in their delivery
Information having been received from very
reliable source, that the arms at Georgetown,
Del, were to be taken to AccOmac County, Nir-
ginia, within ten days, Major Andrews deemed
that though they might be removed from
there within that period, it would be better to
change the destination, aud despatched Capt.
Mccullough with his company to obtain them,
The Captain succeeded admirably, and brought
back with him very large lot of arms Of all
kinds, some takeR from Capt. c. B. Paynter's
company of seceshers and tue majority from the
armory. Some of these were very superior
rifles, but flint lock pieces. Capt. Paynter was
detained for short time. On Tuesday the U,
S. Marshal, Collector Rodney and others, ar
rived at Seaford from Wilmington. and request
ed a detachment of troops to accompany them
house and portion OF his company were or
dered on this service. AS soon as they reachc ID
Laurel, Major Andrews ordered guards to be
placed around the depot to detain all the people
there, until Capt. Moorehouse had surrounded
the town with sentinels; and no one was allowed
to 20 in and out of town until the arrests were
made, without u written pass from tbs Major.
Capt. MoOrehouse and Deputy Marshal Culberi
succeeded in making all the arrests, except one,
named Giles, ns he was in the country. lie,
however, was taken by the u. s Inspector OF
Laurel, Mr.. Bacon. Maj1r Andrews turned the
prisoners over to the U. s Marshal and kept
guard over them all the time, until the train
veached Seaford
Capt. MoOrebOuse and company were des-
patched to Willow Grove to disarm secession
company there commanded by Whiteley Mere
dith, smooth spoken, oily sympathi2er of jeff
Davis lie is now detained ut Salisbury until
the arms are forthcoming.
On Thursday the Balloon was sent back 10
Cambridge with the following arms taken from
the various companies $50 muskets, 100 rifles,
100 carbines, 20 sabres, 80 pistols, . pieces oi
cannon and all the accouremenis, work Of
only six days The expedition had an excellent
effect, and was conducted with 30 much prompt.
ness and secrecy, that the arrivnl at every point
was unexpected and no time allowed for either
resistance or concealment of the arms,
Ihe sympathlzers with the rebels are very
numerous throughout that whole District, ani
the Union men few and brow beaten. They will
know, however, that now they will be shielded
and protected by the strong arm of the Govern.
ment. Major Andrews deserves great credit for
the management of the expedition, aud Capts.
Moore aud Mccullough and all the Leatcnants
for their promplness and ellie ency on every oc-
casion. The men cannot be too highly praised
for their exceeding soldier-like conduct, willing.
ness and eagernsss to do good service On seye-
raj occasions they marched over twenty miles
without resting, and were ready at all times ut
their posts.
The detachment is now encamped 1T Salis-
bury, Md, where they will soon be Joined by
Col. PurnelPs Second Maryland Regiment.
The officers Of the detachment were: Major
H. Andrews Assistant Surgeon, Dr. Babb ;
company L, Capt. Il. Moorehouse, Lieutenants
lielmbold and Bogia; company +, Capt p. Nc.
Uuhongh, Lieutenants Reynolds and Duke.
Or. Babb rendered very efficient service as Aid.
de-Camp
Capt. kirwan Of the Balloon, is very highly
spoken of for his promptness in carrying out the
plans of the expedition,
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