Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

urohahe the "Stara and Stripes, and hing
hem to the breeze over the School Building G
lie told them he had no objections to their doing
o, but ut the same time he merely made the I
digestion, that they might apply their money in c
way which in the end would give them more y
eal'pleasure, while it would directly aid the II
ause for which their young bosoms beat so I
warmly, accordingly they Mt once went to work 4
md raised the sum of S4325 which was imme- d
lately handed to Joseph A, Hunter the author
zed collector for the Third Ward. 1t is intend |
ID that the money shall go toward the support Of
The families of tue volunteers in active service.
CRY GuARDs.-This company now mum bers
ninety eight men, rank aud file, who are imprOv-
ing rapidly in their drill exercises. At an cleo
ton on Tuesday evening Estrange Gould was
elected third Lieutenant, and John r. Van Loan
LIST Tor Orderly Sergeant His honor, Mayor
Gilpin, administered the oath to support the
Constitution Of the United States aud that of
Delaware, and to support the Mayor in the dis
charge Of his duties, to the Guards, on Monday
evening. The Mayor reviewed the company and
informed the officer that the arms intended for
them were ready whenever they desired them.
Ga Wednesday evening squad of 20 men, under |
Lieutenant Holt, were detailed for that purpose,
who took possession OF them. The second story |
hall in The Washington Engine House is being
fitted up for an armory.
FIRING A MAaAziNE.--We learn that an at
tempt was made one night last week to fire the
magazine at the Camp, near Perryyille. Two
slow matches were discovered, supposed to have
been set by fellow from Havre dc Grace, who
had been seen lurking around the Camp for some
time. Notwithstanding he had been watched, it
is thought he took advantage Of the night and at
| low water cOnsummated the act which was to
deal death all around the Camp. The magazine
is located near ths wharf hence his success
1t is reported that he has been arrested and will
be summarily dealt with.
TmR RHODE ISLAND ARTILLERY This fine
company of flying artillery proceeded TO Point
| Breeze Park ON Monday afternoon, under COM
mand of Captain Tompkins and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Samuel g. Arnold, with their full compile
ment Of horses, men, and cannon. In the pre-
sence of a select company they went through n
drill OF three hours, evoking profound attention
aud delight from all present. They fired sixty
charges n miAute with James rihed cannon
The great accuracy with which the guns can he
used was demonstrated by the excellence of the
company's firing, Objects not disctruible with
the naked eye we're reached ut the remotest por,
tons of the park by bringing into use the tele
scopic arrangement connected with the cannon
t The company passed through this city on thei
, way South, on Tuesday morning, amid III,
laundering shouts of n multitude of people VIII
had gathered at the Depot to see them
4
Tng ENcAMPMrNT AT PHILADELPHIA --Thi
y encampment occupies the tent of the Christian
n Association and is located at Washington street
/. below Broad, on a strip Of vacant lot. Th
II acres around the tent are rigidly guarded b.
sentnels, and bayOnets are stacked thereabou
in long files The appearance of things With
! the canvas is singularly picturesque. A gang
10 way or avenue IN tho form of square environ
the interior, and within the mess.table is spread
Il a
l. man may he seen spreading butter upon hi
20 biscuit with long, bright dirk and anothc
N using bayonet for Il fork. third is orackin
nuts with the butt Of q musket. The men II
J. upon the straw in every direction and in cd
g. positions. Some are barefoot aud row of lon
ID toes, with blue, horny nails may be seen peepin
q. from the hem of blanket. Some have gone
sleep with their faces buried in the straw, m
L. others are resting their heads upon knnpsack
" Here is bare-healcd man writing n letter
IN his wife, upon n board, which lie holds aero
~ his knee. lie is disturbed by group
"lagers," who shout a chorus in Dutch, in
y near corner. Women, the temporary friends
the volunteers, are pacing the nlHles aud on
sides there are appearances OF war
s FLAG RAISING AT NRw CAsrLg.-Compani
il, a. and d. Delaware Blues, Capts Lammotl ~
the Columbian Rifle Company, Capt. Metal
Y. marched to New Castle, on Tuesday afternoon
al be present ut the raising of u large flag ov
nd the quarters of the New Castle Union Guards,
III the old foundry building. The assemblage W
organized by calling VIM. b. Reed to the chail
Gu and appointing Geo. Janvicr, L. E. Wales, Sanlu
Id Gutherie Elhu Jefferson, Edward William
mt WIN. Copper, Nathaniel Wolf, Abraham Canno
, Geo. W. Turner aud John A. Alderdice vi
t." Presidents. The ceremonies were preceded
~ m appropriate prayer by Rev, j. W Spotswoo
w Mr.. Tasker presented the flag. which wai thirt
II five feet in length, in the name of eVcrythil
Americans hold sacred and dear, hoping that
Nv might wnye over the building until traitors wei
Ut humbed to the dust, and the Union firmly C
We mented together again. The flag was receiv,
all by Hon. q. II Rodney in nm appropriate speoc
w. G. Spruance then addressed the multitude
eloquent terms, after which the Star Spaugl,
nd Banner was sung The flag was then run up,
ls, salute of thirteen guns fired, and, after immen
i'd cheering, the meeting dispersed.
n. MILlrAnY,-The following military compani
Id have been formed rs far rs heard from: Con
pany A, Delaware Blues, Capt r. Lammoit, II
men; Company u, do. Capt c. 4, Lainmott, II
ng men; Company c, do. Capt Thos. Smith, II
It's men, Columbia Rifles, Capt. Joseph NJ liar
vs. 80 men.
nc Company at Middetown, Capt Frank Bar
es GO men--to be filled up to the complement.
of Company ut Brandywine, Capt C. Fobgc
N so men,
" Company from New Castle, Capt, Tybout {
u men.
i'd Company in Mill Greek HID, Capt. p wilsol
ed Go.
Oh Company at McDowclylc, Christian I'D, 81
m TRUE TO TUE USIoN.-IIon. Cassius NJ. Cla-
OF Kentucky, recently appointed Minister
- Austria, has organized a company of volunteer
-, for tue defence Of our national flag he passc
'u through this city in train from Baltimore o
ls Saturday night. A number of our citizens pr,
IL sent cheeied the Union, the President and Nj
n Cly, when the latter gentleman stepped upo
~ the platform of the car and said
nc G0Hemel and Ftil0w Citizens: THINK yo
in for this kind reception. This is not the time
m talk-the time for action has arrived II fight
., ing is whit the rebels want, fighting they sha
~ have and fighting they will surely get, and "
\ are prepared to give it to them. can nssuI
Or you, gentlemen, Washington is perfectly safe
that there is sufficient force there to guard
against any attack from the rebels God sa,
IL the country Good night gentlemen.
m MILITARY COMPANY. Sussex Guards
Georgetown, Delaware, wore, recognized La
VI week under the captainey OF c. Rodney Layton
3, Esq. Dr. VIM, Marshall was elected LIST Lie,
tenant, Nearly fifty names were enrolled, an
the members supplied with rifles. This con
pany is designed as home guard.
n CHANGE or SENTMeNT.--Th change of senti
ment in Elkton, Maryland since Sherman's bat
!, terry stopped in the place, is sad to be wonder
u full, AT one time half the inhabitants seemed /
n be secesaionists but the presence of the Unite
n States troops changed the current instantaneous
a ly At the present time there are not doze
open secsssiOniss in ElktOn.
a No MouE TROOPS TO Pass TmRounH DELA
wARE-We understand that the cavalry compan
$ at Senford have minated their intention .
e marching up to Wilmington to prevent the pas
sage of the United States troops through tbi
State on their way to Washington. As this com
; nnnY numhers Tn men. the FelerAl irnnns n