Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-06-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


TnAsKs.--At q meeting Of the officers and
privates of Company +, LIST Regiment Delaware
volunteers, held at Camp Brandywine, the fol
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted
RESOLVED, That though soldiers duty must
necessarily ut times be Rrduous, much OF it is re-
lieyed by the knowledge that their efforts are
appreciated, and their wants allevated by those
whom it is our duty to protect and as il is always
cheering to be enabled to acknowledge the re-
ceipt OF kind attentions, therefore
Resolved, That our heartfelt thanks are due
and are hereby rendered to the Ladies' of the
- Second Baptisr' Church Of Wilmington for the
interest manifested by them towards this COM
pany, and for their timely donation Of shirts,
towels, Havelocks, Sc, which add greatly to our
comfort and requirements.
RESOLVED, That the papers of Wilmington be
requested to publish the above resolutions.
CAPT. THos. ORossLEY, Chairman.
MARROW EsoAPE.-Louis Gallagher, engineer
at the Machine Shop, of Joseph Teas & Co.,
corner Of Third and Church Street, on Saturday
morning last, fell into the fly wheel connected
with the engine, breaking his thigh, bruising
bis face, side, head and back, very badly, and
would have been killed had not lme part Of hin,
struck the eccentric rod which disconnected it,,
and stopped the engine, mot however until he had
made revolution and half around the wheel.
His shoes and stockings and other parts of his
clothing were turn oil him. lie had been in the
main building for some purpose and just re-
turned to the engine room, and ii il supposed
that be had virtigo which caused him to fall
physician was Immediately sent for by the
hrm' and his injuries were properly attended to.
MOVEMENT OF TRoops-The First Mnssa-
chusetts Regiment of u s. Volunteers, Com
manded by Col. Cowdcn, passed through this
city yesterday morning about half past nine
o'clock, on route for the seat of war. There
were twenty-five cars containing upwards of a
thousand able bodied men, well equipped and
armed This train was followed closely by
another long one containing between sixty and
seventy horses fifteen ambuances and other
equipments
Another TRAIN FuLL.-Just as we go to
press, another long train OF thirty two cars filled
with Col Small's regiment OF 1910 men, is pas
sing through our city. One of the men fell in
fit Mt the foot of Poplar street while the train
stopped for water, and fears are entertained that
he will not recover. His comrades took him on
with them.
ANNlvERsARY MEETING.-Ihe st Andrews
Sabbath School Anniversary was held in St
Andrews Church on Sunday last The e4cer-
cises were of an unusually interesting character
We will ondeavor to give full account OF them
in our next.
STEAMBOAT CHANoE.-The steamboats, he
tween this city and Philadelphia now make two
trips daily. For time Of departure examine the
advertisement in another column.
CADET.-George Burton. son of Benjamin
Burton, ESQ.,, of Millsboro, has been appointed
a Cadet at West Point Military School,
CAPrungp.-The U. s. brig Perry has arrived
at New York bringing in privateer with her
crew. which she had captured. Cheap John,
No. Az King Street. has captvated the peo-
pie by the elegance of the household goods
which he sells, aud the low prices at which he
disposes Of them lie is always looking out for
goods to suit the season, and sells them al prices
in keeping with tue hard times
llARPERs FERRY Gen. Scott is reported to
have said that the evacuation of Harper's Ferry
was entirely in accordance with his plans, OK
pectations and wishes. We have no doubt that
it is very gratifying to the wishes of our citizens
that |, S. Flint, continues to keep store at No.
12S Market Street, where all kinds of seasonal
bic Vegetables and Fruits, Potatoes, Ham, Chip
ped Beef, Sc, may be procured at low prices
for cash.