Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-03-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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seek announced that William Carr, sou of Capt,
arr, Of Smyrna, had been captured in the naval
light at Hampton Roads and sent to Richmond
An prisoner. The following letter from him to
his cousin in this city, shows that he is safe in
tue Union ranks yet, and ready for another tilt
with the rebels -
"MARINE BARRAoKs."
WAsHN0ToS, D. C., March, IA, 1862
NV DEAR Cousin:
have seen the Merrmac at
last, anil to my satisfaction, and my word for il |.
En- she is no Joke; but am all right yet We
had great deal of fun aboard the " Congress-
talking about the Merrmac, wishing she would |
,ome down we could see her, we all wanted to
zee what she looked like, and all that sort of
thing. Well she came down, and she is the |
ugiest looking thing ever saw ia the shape of
war vessel.
1t is not worth while for me TO tell you any
Thing about the fight for you have doubtless seen
all the accounts of it ia the newspapers.
II you have seen the engraving in the "Frank
leshe's," of the fight you have seen the exact
Likeness of the Merrimac and nearly the looks OF
things in the fight as they were. After the first
hrOadside we fired at her, We knew how il would
be, for the balls bounced oil her greasy sides like
hailstones of roof.
have been knocked about so much since the
hattle, that l have not had u chance to write
amy sooner, so you must excuse me for my seem
lug negligence. expect you, aud in fact, allo
the family, have woi dered what had become OF
me but this will relieve. your minds 10 great
extent
fully expected to get few days "leave OF
absence" TO go home to see the folks, hut there
are many that want a furloueh that
uone Of us will get one, so we will have
to he conented to smy away from all
our friends until the war is aver Well, Em,
expect we have been in one Of the hardest nAVn
battles that hns ever heen in this country, sine
the days of Washington, and 10 my grsdt saf,sGH
t'on, find am not hurt, aud by the way, some
OF the y,,t that used To lalk about, has heei
knocked 0ii.
| don't know how long they will keep u- here,
but lhiuk mol very long, lur there are 50 many
mont oul's here at present, that they have In
use ior us, So they will send same Of Us away a.
soon as II ship Is ready expect would have
h,en residing in the City of Rchmond by this
time, il it had not been for the lndiana Kiirma,;
for, when the steamer came alongside 10 take ns
prisoners, the Riiemen that were drawn up ntO
line On the b, ach KEPT up such firing un the
rebels, that they were forced To push oil from tue
ship, then We made our way To the shore as fast
AS we could, but not until we were ordered ty
our Captain. None 0f the officers were taken
dive my love 10 all
lonr lOying Cousin.
WILL
TRAINS UNION SPEECHES IN LoNnoa Tile
several speeches on national matters delivered
in England by ieorge Francis Train, Of Boston,
have been published in pamphlet form by the
Petersons Of Philadelphia, and may he had OF J.
4. Head in this city, for twenty five cents per
copy. The profits arising from the sales OF this
work are 10 he devoted TO the establishing the
" London American" the only American organ
in Europe. Its advocacy of liberal institutions
has already done murh to molIy the pr0judieys
Of foreigners against the Union cause
COMMITTED SuIciDE-On Saturday evening
last, about O'Clock, William f. O'Daniel, for
many years Merchant Tailor In this city, com
mitted suicide with razor at his residence in
Market street between Second md Third. Cor
oner kilgore held an inquest ON the body, when
! the Jury returned verdict that he came 10 his
death by his own hand, while laboring under
mental alteration, lie leaves wife and five
tr six children.
SrRoNnGR PROOF of the superiority ofany article
has seldom been offered than in the following
extracts. The evidence can also he corrohorated
by scores Of our own cit zens who have tried
these machines from one to four years
Tnr WILCOX ainBs sEwiYd MACHINE.
"lt is emphatcally the good, low.prced Family
Sewing Machine that the public have long been
waiting for. boston 7rdHrfipt
alt is indeed wonderful production. and for
family use especially, no other will ear npy
comparison with t-Paiiddelphm Epeang Jo.ii
nal.
"a mechanical wonder. "-Scientife .4merican.
"Among the best and most seryieeable Sewing
machines Light aud elegantly finished, and SO
simple in its construction thst il seems almost
impossible for it to get out Of repair ~ Its5arg
Chronicle.
elias combined with lis own peculiar merits
/ ull the rpallv vuluubia
higher priced machiues -PemsyipdnidA.
This machine, in the opinion OF the com
mitlee, nils more nearly the requirements of a
perfect family machine than any on exhibition. -
-Ffdnkim Institute Exhibition Repoyt 1858.
'Taking into consideration simplicity cheap-
ness, durability, and doing all work, the com.
nittee were unanimously in favor Of the Wilcox
Gibbs as single thread machine "-PenHsul.
pdnid STATE Agrcalfardi SOciety's ReporL
ave must, in Justice express our confidence in
the merits Of the Wilcox 4 Gibbs Sewing ma
chine. We consider that great desideratum
has been supplied by IL, in proving beyond doubt,
that two threads are not as was supposed,
necessary to good instrument - Christian
-4dpOcate md JourHai, June ~, 1860
1t forms a fiat, even and elastic sean, which
is warranted not rip in wear, even il the seam
is cut at frequent intervals and also under all
circumstances "to survive the wash tub"
A Patented device of great utility To learners.
prevents the possibility of the machine being
rnn IN the wrong direction or tie balance wheel
wearing lady's dress
Another feature which deserves particular at
tention is 'ihe Wilcox Patent Needle" cannot be
set wrong
Two Thousand Stitches or two yards of work.
can be done In one minute without dropping a
stitch.
These machines, So simple and accurate 10
! their construction, supersede the use of the
shuttle; and with one thread produce all the
ractical results Of the TWO thread machines; and
! more, for these fell without hasting and hem the
finest muslin without puckering.
Although at about half the price of other first
class machines they will accomplish double the
sewing in given time.
Wilcox and Gibbs, Sewing Machines, price
with Hemmer and Feller $50
This machine has points Of superiority peou.-
liarily its own. Stitching, lIemniing and Telling
with a single thread.
Sold and full instructions guaranteed by John
&. Cole, Agent, Bosom, Collar and Shirt Manu-.
factory. Oentlemena Furnishing Store. Nos
IL aud ia Market street Wilmington Della.
ware.
The press of work has long denied the time
10 ask attention by the favorite rhyme.
But doubtless yet the public understand
We always keep full supply on hand,
or goods for Gents Of new or old invention
Too numerous aud various for mention,
And how VIC ever live on the alert
To furnish all men with our maichless SHiRr.
|o"a e Coia Agen', Grah Ft1nishmgs No. IA
harks 81.
MUSICAL CARu.-A young lady Of refined
Musical education. will give music lessons on
the Piano. For particulars, apply or address
WM. f. DUFFY'S.
mcb o5.-ow Nfusic Store ~ 49, -.