Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-20

dier's Christian Association" have
seen him frequently since He seems TO
he happy in his Savior aud consistent
disciple.
Another, who was wounded ut VIII |
liamshurg, sought my counsel and services,
which 1 gladly rendered He too was
baptised before his DEATH by the Chap
lain Of the llth Regiment of Pennsylya
MIA Cavalry, during my absence in an
other hospital The Surgeon in charge
called my attention to man who was
very low. When spoke to him of his
condition and preached Christ to hun. he
said, it was too late for him. told him
Of the thief on the cross-that Christ is
able to save to the uttermost all that
come unto God by him-eyen the chief
Of sinners-that though our sins be as
scarlet, they shall be white as snow;
thongh they be red like crimson, they
shall he as wool, if we he willing and
obedient. His inyarable reply was il
is to tate for me- In a few minutes
after left him he died
have conyersed with hundreds of the
wounded men of our army, not one of
whom has expressed regret that he en-
listed in the service on the contrary they
nave expressed willingness TO return to
fight our battles ON one leg, or with one
arm, which was all that was left To them
A Boston boy who had lost leg by step
ing ON torpedo, sent word, through me,
TO his brother in Gen. McClelan'S army
TO stand firm and true to the flag, saying
that what was left Of him he wonld glad
" offer on the altar Of his country
These are the men and thus they suffer
for those whom they have left behind i'll
comfortable and quiet homes. Is it too
much to ask for them the religious tract
with which they may refresh the soul or
the cordials for the body Can appeals
for them be made in vain; Any thing
sent by Adams Express Company, for the
General Hospital, care Of Dr L Sheldon,
Surgeon in charge) PrtsmouM, l'a.,
will come safely.
When ! commenced to write, thought
Of only writing few lines, to ask that
something might be done for the wound
I'd, in whom | am much interested, and
with whom | am daily engaged, but as
you see, the letter has grown long, and
vet the half has not been told
Though we are all ready to march, il
is not certain that we shall be removed
, At Union meeting Il resolution wa,
adopted asking the government anthor
ties to retain our Regiment here whilst il
is necessary for any to stay. But alas
for the morals of this place and the de
moralization of the men
NJ, ,,,a,, t,,olo ,,,,l, ,,-. Al 40 ,,1,
+, ! think proper, and whilst am here viii
act as agent, it desired, for any good pur
pose, in behalf of the soldiers
u DIR Bush, of your city, has shown al
ilserest in the soldiers, and no doubt feel
as much still have received handsom
D contributions of books, &c, from th
Hanover Street Church 4 large suppl
+ from the American Tract Society and tn
y Presbyterian Board Of Publication o.
a What was left Of them | sent to the Ho.
u pital for the men.
ours very truly,
Il THos G. MURpHEY,
Chap. lst Regt Del Vol.
( -4SSSt--
n The Nashville Union calls the reb,
e league "The great Southern Skedade
acy.n
j. Brevet Brigadier General W. A. Mo-
It ris has been assigned to duty as MilitaI
/ Commander of the city of New York an
II vicinity. Gen. Morris relieves Gen. Ilal
l. ycy Brown, who has been assigned I
is duty rs Chief of Artillery at the ramp
.e Instruction, ut Annapolis, Md
nj A CARD.
ie The undersigned hereby tenders his graft
~ lul acknowledgements TO his friends and Il
Il Union voters Of New Castle Comfy gene
= ally, for the very liberal support they ga,
. him al the Union nomination election II
- Sheriff on Saturday last lie also rene,
" his pledge to abide hy the nominations an
IS will cheerIully give 10 his successful comp,
he titor--Lewis w. Slidham-a hearty ~
Y cordial support, and earnestly desires all Ii
friends to do the same.
al SAMUEL ALLEN
NV, Mill Creek Hundred June IL, leG2
ne To the Union Voters of New Castle C
Ut Having received the nomination Of Il