Blue hen's chicken and commonwealth. (Wilmington, Del.) 18??-186?, 1862-10-01

RKLsAsKD.-Thomas and Moses Morrison,
who were taken from their homes at Frsder-
ioksburg, Va, and cast into prison. last May
bacause they refused to enter the Confeder-
ate army, have been released. Thomas cali
ed at our office last Thursday, aud furnished
US with Richmond papers, mp to the 10th inst
but they contain little worthy OF comment.
II is stated however, in one Of them that
General Trimble, of bridge burning notoriety,
was slightly wounded in The recent battle at
Manassas. Mr.. Morrison represents the con-
duct Of the Confederates as being little less
barbarous than that of the Sepoys during
their rebellion against English authority. In
the prison where he was confined at Rich
mond, there were nearly hundred men who
refused to bear arms against the Government
and about six hundred Others who had deser-
ted from the army lie stated that be had
seen an OLD nan, aged 70 years. forced along
by lie point Of the sword, until he had fallen
down from shee exhaustion. imprisonment
In miserable dungeons, and short allowances
OF food, await every one suspected Of favor
ing the Government al Washington, and a
perfect system II despotsm prevails. Mr.. N
thinks that the rebellion cannot he prolonged
many more months. The crops have failed
to large extent' and iu North Carolina seed
wheat was selling at So per bushel.- There is
great scarcity of nearly every article Of
prime necessity, and everything ia selling at
mine prices. The abb bod ed men are gem
erally in the army, and when it Is defeated
the strugg will be at an eud. Republican.
KfLLRD.-We learn that Amos f. Dunbar,
who belonged to Capt. Faehtzs Company. in
the Fifth Maryland Regiment was killed in
the recent battles in Maryland. Mr.. Dunbar,
is Printer by profession, and was employed
in this city for sometime before he enlisted.
He was fine young man, much respected by
all who knew him, by whom his death will
be deeply regret ed. He has fallen whilst
gallantry fighting the battles Of his country
and his memory will ever be gratefully cher
ished by patriotic people.
Sick and Woundea-Tho following sick ard
wounded Delaware soldiers are reported as having
arrived at the volunteer hospital at Broad and
Prime streets, Phil Idelpbia, Saturday morning;
N Gnpin, Company II, LIST Delaware; Anthony
Chamber, Company H. LIST Delaware John II.
HUT Company D, LIST DelawareI II. Chalfant, LIST
Delaware; Henry Morris. Company Z, LIST Della
ware; James Coverdalc, Company F, LIST Della
ware; Corporal Samuel Mcwee, Company X,
lst Delaware; Albert Nelson, Company a, LIST
Delaware; lsaac Scott, Company +, lat Delawa re
oPsSNe.-worell & Child, No. 226 Mnrket
ST., have just opened, direct from New York,
"eauliui INSTRUMENT OF Dtese anu otnfr
goods suited to the approaching seasons.
These goods have all been purchased Mt
heavy reductions flr cash, and will be sold
correspon lingly Low. Purchasers had bet
ter look at the goods sOou, and judge for
themse YES.
Robert ". Birne, the sailmaker in the
Hunsberger Building. corner Of MARKET and
Water streets, Is still doing a lively bust
ness, and is prepared to Gil any order that
comes along In prompt and efficient man
ner.
IsrRRRRD.-The body OF Samuel R. zsbley,
who was mentioned in our last issue as he
ipg killed at the battle Of Antietam, was
brought home by the father and few per-
sonal friends Of the deceased, and inferred
on Sunday last. Mr.. Zebley was member
Of Capt Yarnall's company Pennsylvania
Volunteers. W tf