Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-04-30


g"Il cord, ambled along, stopping OCCASION
ally upon the high hills TO uiIord an oppor-
UNITY to the Executive and his Stall to look
dawn upon Fredericksburg, to see beyond
II The battle field the terraces from which
such murderous fire was dealt the rebel
camps which impudently had their location
IN the distance, the batteries which irowned
on the right, left and in the rear, the wind
ing Rappahannock which showed itself and
ls-rocks, and the marble monument on the
left Of the city, under which lies the mother
OF ashington-the soldiers of the various
camps ran to the road side to get view o.
the important parsonage that commanded
such line of aids
Having paid his respects TO the Second
Delaware, he came over to our camp ON
Thursday evening accompanied by his Stan,
The Regiment was drawn up in line 10 re-
ceive him; he was properly saldtcd. Judge
Houston was introduced and made a very
appropriate address, patriotic, eloquent, US
is his style, full of feeling. and repletc with
sympathy for the soldier, expressive of IL
deep interest in his welfare, and highly
complimentary to the present stock OF Blue
Hens Chickens. Three cheers were given
for the Governor with u will, and the same
for the Judge.
The officers desiring to evnce due
amount of respect for the loyal Executive
who had stood up so firmly for his Country,
and IL proper appreciation of the piece OF
ordnance that had been so efficient in throw
ing hot shot into its enemies, provided a
supper, which was served Mt eight o'clock
in two large tents, the entire length of which
the table extended. Festoons of evergreens
adorned the room, and the batilc-worn flags
were suspended in the rear, with drum and
cross-sworos beneath. Boquets of choice
nowers-the productions of the sacred soil
-ornamentcd the table, aud shed plea
SAINT perfume about. Canteens were hung
in the eyergreens aud from the tent poles,
while candles in well polished sticks lighted
the fable. New shelter tents served for the
cloth; china, white ware aud tin plattcra
constituted The service, with spoons, great
and small, of silver, pewter. Tin asd iron.
Seats were improvised from camp stools
boxes and boards, the roughness Of which
was covered by blankets.
The hill OF fare was such ms the Commits
sary aud Puveyors could furnish, and con-
sisted OF meats, fish, fowl, sauces of variou,
kinds. omelcttos, pickles, peaches, oranges
apples, raisins pound cake, jellics, &c., fol
lowed hy cigars, pipes and tobacco. Igg
nog made its appearance later in the even
, ing with brandy and whskey but of these
latter it is unfair to presume that any of the
party partook. Tho Governor, faithful tc
his old temperance principles, woulj moi
indulge, but remarked that possibly some o
his Staff would take his share of the egg
nog
Before the evening had passed. every Off
Ger Of the Regiment had taken his place al
the table. Everything was free and easy
there was no unnecessary lormalIty. Con
yersation flowed pleasantly jokes, repartee.
and stories followed puns were INDUCED
ini toasts drank and our staunch Governor
complimentcd in no niggard manner There
having been some excellent singers in til,
company, the guests had an opportunity tl
Judge Of the musical talent in the Regiment
All appeared in the best of spirits, and The
Governor endured the smoke from the eli
CARS and pipes like a hero, though he wa,
obliged to move more than once from seat!
about which the smoke became densest.
In addition to this smoking out" pro
cess, they caused him to endure another in
Fiction. The officers elected him an homo
rary member Of the " Porcupine Associa-
ton,' and promised TO initiate him the fol-
lowing night, all Of which gave rise TO mucl
merrimeut and brought ont sallies of wit.
The drum and buge corps now came t,
the rear of the tent, and gave specimen o
their singing. With voices naturally fin,
and we'll cultivated, the entertainment di,
not fail TO please
Thus passed the reception The eyenin.
was one of unqualified enjoyment. Ever,
officer Of the Regiment in his finest feathe
and most agreeable mood was present t,
participate in the festivities, and to sho,
that soldering wasn't such II miserable
affair after all. The Governor was alTlbl
and enterlainingi the Judge was in the hes
) Of humor, full OF anecdote and with IL ricl
fund of conversation; Harrington was pc
culiary happy in his remarks, made Il goo
} speech and as good an imprrssion. PRO-