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The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-09-11
sALUTATORY.

We make our professional bow this morn
ing to every kind friend who meets us In
the State of Delaware, as we are slfted
through the mails. We greet every Union
loving man, woman and child in the State
with handsome paper-well filled with
choice matter of every description, and,
with it, wish them JOY. We shall continue
to publish our paper regularly every week
as long as THE UNION shall last-which
will be, of course, until doomsday and
few hours thereafter. Our cause is the
noblest, most precious, and honorable ever
known to mankind-the preservation OF
the Union, the protection Of the Constltu-
ton, the salvation Of the country, the main
tenance of the honor Of our flag, and the
enforcement of the laws. In doing so,we
shall resort to no extreme doctrines, OF ad-
vocate measures which bring evil with good
and are thus rendered invalid. We shall
stand upon the simple platform of " liberty
and union, one and inseparable, now and
forever" and shall launch from it, from
time to time, the truth which is in us.
We shall especially take care of the inter-
ests of the State of Delaware and her peo'
pie, and in bringing her more firmly up tc
the support of our glorious Union, will SEE
to it that she shall be behind none, compar
atively speaking, in civilization, agricul
ture and commercial advancement, power
honor, thrift, and national glory. In thi
brief opening address we shall not tell al
of the Union causes we may feel impelle'
to advocate in the future. The characte
and general tone of this journal may b
reviewed in the present number. We SEN
it forth with pride. Gotten up under tn
direst difficulties and after many troubles
we are repaid by the appearance of gu
newspaper, and with the fattering hope
held out to us by the Union-loving peopl
of Delaware. To our brave boys in ii
army ane navy of the Union we turn, fro
addressing their "dear ones at home" III
weekly visits of our paper to the camp w
assure them that all is going well in Il
diamond State = their merits will be a
preciated, recognized, and perpetuated
an honor to future generations.
Such is the course struck out for 0
newspaper, and to follow it out closely a
boooo4lxx ;,op.ouir.r, q lxxouo upa act for 4
support, moral, material, and pecuniary
every person in our state and about
borders, who loves the country, and inten
to do anything to strengthen the Uni
cause in this State. Let every Union m
subscribe for this paper. 1t is one of
very best and cheapest in the count
Come forward, friends, and stand by "TI
UNION"
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LATER.

ARRIvALloF THE TRANSPORT JERsEY-PRoGREss
OF THt SmGE-FLEET-CAPTAIN BADGER Sc
vEREI3 WOUNDED.
The United States transport New Jersey,
Capt Hoxie, arrived at this port yesterday
from the feet off Charleston, having left there
on Thursday last, September 8. The New
Jersey viii remain here for repairs, she hav-
ing grounded on the bar during a gale Of
wind last month.
When she left the operations against
Charleston were progressing favorably. On
Tuesday, September l, there was a general
engagement between the iron-clads and Forts
Wagner, Sumpter, and Moultrie, which LASTED
through the night, causing much damage tt
the forts.
In the course of the engagement, Fleet
Captain Oscar g. Badger, the successor o.
the lamented Rodgers, had his leg broken by
the explosion of a she'll, and it was feared
that hewould have to suffer amputation. NJ
other casualty was reported.
Fort Sumpter was complete mass o
ruins, and did not respond to the fire upol
her; 80 that it was inferred it had beei
abandoned by the rebels.
The New Ironsides was lying at anchor
and was not actively engaged when the NeN
Jersey left.
Admiral Dahlgren, on board the flagship
Philadelphia, was inside of the inlet.
On Thursday four of the monitors ha
gone up and taken position nearly abreas
of Snmpter, preparatory to new attack o
the rebel works.
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NOTICE no OUR FRIENDS.

We send the first number of our paper
to large number of our friends, who
may not have had an opportunity of writing
to us. We hope every one so receiving a
copy may read it himself, show it to his
friends, subscribe for itand get up club.
Twenty subscribers can be obtained in any
community with little exertion, and will
be sent to such club at very low rates. See
our prospectus. Address 1.-THE UNION"
Georgetown, Delaware. Those who have
been getting up clubs will please send in
their lists and money as soon as convent
ent, so as to secure the first numbers. The
getters-up of the three largest clubs, pay
ing in advance, will be entitled to one
copy of the paper for one year gratis
Everybody should subscribe.
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The land batteries were firing continually,
night and day. There had been no renewal
of the bombardment of the city, but the new
batteries were constructed, which would open
at the proper time.
The army was in the finest spirits and
confident of success under General Gilmore,
who was working with the utmost energy
No mention is made of his suffering from
illness,
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-09-11
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General.
The Draft i'm New York State.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Sept. THE draft IN
Kingston, Roundout, and seven out-districts
of Green county, were completed to-day. The
best of order prevailed.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Sept. THE draft
took place in this city to-day. The best Of
feeling prevailed, and in the evening the
conscripts paraded the streets, accompanied
by band of music. Among the drafted
was the Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart
ment, the editor of the Poughkeepsian, and
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-09-11
THEY CAN'T Do IN.

The copperheads are very anxious to
crush us out, and have given us any amount
of trouble in various ways while we were
trying to get our little colt "THE UNION"
in the traces, but we are off nova whole
team, and if our friends will only stand
by us as they ought to do, we win bs
champion of the State of Delaware by
Christmas. We take the lead at the start
and we hope to discount" and "copper"
for our friends on the home-stretch."
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under Gen. Meade, to be placed in the
hottest Of the fighting
Second, they went to every point they
were ordered to by the Government. What
more could they dol And is it not well
remembered fact, that at the very time and
for several days after they were stationed
on the Philadelphia, Wilmington 4 Balti-
more Railroad, the whole country was ex-
pecting that road to be attacked by some
portion of Lees army, and that some Rebel
cavalrymen were seen lowering close to it
at several points? Has not Gen. Schenck
publicly said, also, that the Delaware boys
saved that Railroad
And third, they have Obeyed every or
der received and faithfully and cheerfully
discharged every duty assigned them. The
guarding of your southern breethern at Fort
Delaware, Mr.. Secesh, was one duty they
were called upon to perform, and oh +! how
the tedium of that guard duty would have
been sweetened could they have had you
inside their beats. The island was hot,
the water bad, the Inconvenience great,
yet they stood it like men. From the tall
flagstaff towering high over the Fort,
aoated that grand old flag of our country
the sight of it cheered and animated the
five companies of the Sixth Regiment sta
toned there, to an honorable and soldier
like discharge of their duties.
Shall they not, therefore, loyal citizens
of Sussex and Delaware, receive your vote
of approval and your voice of praise
They were laughed at and made fun Of by
treason-loving Democrats, but the alacrity
and unanimity with which they responded
to the call of the Government, extortet
even grunt of approval from old secesh
Let the Union men, therefore, of the State
: forget not the great credit and commenda
, ton due these men. There is not mai
) in that regiment but can say he has serves
} his country in this great crisis, and don
| all that he could and all that he was aske
! to do. That the sacrifice to nearly ever
e man was great, because of the season an
0 the suddenness of the call, every perso
i admits that the credit to be given thel
e should therefore be greater, no one ca
: deny. Our paper is just making its al
e pearance before the public, and in tn
e its first issue we cannot fail to express OIL
n high appreciation of the noble conduct
L the men of the Sixth Regiment Delawal
N Volunteers, and say that we shall ever +
y gard them with favor and consider the
h conduct in the recent emergency as
1t great and lasting credit to their State. "
Dr. do not mean to be partial in our EXPIRE
Mt sions of praise, and be understood as exclu
Id ing the Fifth Regiment. Their return h
n long since been announced, and due cree
Id given them by the press. They are en-
er trfed 10 an mat we safd OF the Sixth =
Sixth, however, is more particularly frt
IN our own locality, and having just return
at to their homes and families-and we hi
er ing but yesterday, as it were, seen tn
es happy faces as they drew near home
al heart was full of good feeling for the
'st and we could not help expressing it. N
H. this cursed rebellion never again call a
OF of them from their homes.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-09-11

Rev. ID. NJ. CONWAY writes to the London
Star: at having been pretty widely noticed
in the city papers that l have been drafted
for the war in America, and fearing that my
continued stay in England might be misun-
derstood, desire to state that it is true that
| have been drafted, and that have paid the
Communication money required. Personally,
am not able to go to the war, on account Of
an injury to my right eye sustained some
years ago"
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LATEST NEWS.
IN. r.rs BnnDardmenS of eharlostuea.
sf- 4ssf II f
The sssopIe willing to Surrender.
TIE DEMOLITION OF FORT sUMpTER.

HE lkMULlIlON Of tOltI GUMfIEh.
BosToa, Sept GA letter dated Morris Is
land, August Doth, states that the rebel de-
serters, several of whom reach our lines every
day, represent the people of Charleston as
anxious to surrender the city, but Gen. Beau
regard is determided to devote it to destruc-
ton. The Smelling process caused general
surprise, Beauregard having pledged HE rep
utation that it was an impossibility and mere
Yankee bravado. 1t has been ascertained
that the first shell fred by the Marsh battery
entered a house occupied by number of off
GERS, killing several and destroying the house.
Some of the shells went to the farthest ex-
tremity of the city, and destroyed large
cotton warehouse and.other buildings.
The eeserters say there is but twenty-five
men in Fort Sumpter, and that it will be
blown up as soon as an attempt is made tc
take possession.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-09-11

We solicit contributions and correspondence from
all quarters, and when worthy will be appropriately
published. Our friends must write briefly, legibly
and on one side of the paper only. The real name
of the author must accompany each communication
as guaranty Of good faith.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-09-11

FoRFkEss MONROE, Sept. 6.-The United
States despatch steamer oleander, Capt. Dem
mis-, has just arrived from off Charleston,
which she left on the 4th inst. Her officers
report hat Sumpter is perfectly demolished,
but the rebel flag is still flying.
Gen, Gilmore dug out and captured seventy
five men from the rife-pits in front of Fort
Wagner)on Tuesday last.
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Correspondence of The Union.
Letter from Broad Greek Hundred.

PUBLIC RECEPTION GIVEN Co. X, 9TH RECT d. ",
AT GUMBoRo-U UNION SENTIMENT IN VICINITY
THAT PROMPTED IT-UNIoSIsM WHEREABOUTS ON
THE INcREAsE-THE UNION BAND OF LAUREL
THE DINNER-LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC MEET
ING-DRILL OF CoMPANY-BLANKET TOSSING
GENERAL GOOD FEELING.
1
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
From Nnshinurnn.

WAsHINGToN, March is "A special to the
Herald says: Information has been received
that Secretary Chase has been very successful
10 making arrangements ia New York for ex-
tenslye loans, which will relieve the wants OF
the Governms Mt to such an extent as to preclude
any probability OF an additional issue of legal
tenders.
Information has reached here that the rebels
have o considerable force of cavalry, artillery,
and infantry in the Shenandoah valley.
Reliable intelligence has reached the Govern
ment that Lees army is not materially weak
ened, but has been induatriousy EMPLOYED in
erecting defensive works at fredericksburg -
mo intention has been manifested of abandon
Ing that point.
Col. Cross of New Hampshire has offered to
raise brigade outside of the conaription for
service in Arizona. From his familiarity with
.nat country, he will probably be made its
military commandant.
Gen. Hooker will bs ready to move in sbou,
week. It's rumored that he will march direct
70 richmond via Urbana, on he lower Kappa.
The War Department is closely employed in
arranging the machinery for the coming con
| scription.
The Navy Department has received q com
munlcatol from Commodore Porter, giving the
particulars OF tbeTeported destruction OF the
Indianola.
Gen. Hslleck has addressed letter to Gen
kosecrans In reply to communica ton received
from him regarding the treatment of disloya
persons within the Union lines.
Gen. Halleck indorses the course of Genera
kosecrans, and says no additional instruction,
from these headquarters are deemed neces.
ssry. Gen. Halleck then reviews the Who'll,
ground OF the duties of Generals in the field
regarding subsistence of army and treatmen
OF friends and foes, etc., while In the ,enemy't
country.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17

blunders-only not blunder away the Union
The whole thing was blunder from the begin
Ming. Yes, Mr.. President, Mr.. Lincoln com
menced blundering when he left Springfield tc
90 to Washington and take upon himself the
oath Of Office. ! remember he told the people
10 Springfield that he trusted in God Along
his route (Which was series OF gorgeous ova-
tions) he told the people that there was nobody
hurt-nothing going wrong. At Pittsburg he
promised that he would study the tariff, and
when ne got to Harrisburg his trust In God gave
way and he took the night train What blum
der! The President of a mighty Republic, Just
elected by free people, stealing into
Washington City like thief in the night.
And right here would csutien his
friends TO watch him, else he will
tn some blunder sneak away from them
In the same way. His recommendations, his
messages, his proclsmations, and In fact all his
plans and policies and propositions, are blum
ders, and some OF them very bad ones at that.
Hardly enough to remind him Of another anGc-
dote. Altogether, his messages are burlesque
on American Craftsmanship. Now, am not loyal
TO Mr.. Lincoln, nor to "any other man." but
AIN loyal TO the Constitution aud to the people
Loyal means "law-abiding." While / have
strong faith In the Constitution and the laws,
have none In the men who now administer
them. II that makes me butternut, make
the best of IL. A freeman who is willing to
bend bis neck to the tyrantfs foot, is already
slave. There is more danger to be appreheud-
cd from our public men who juAtify and defend
these usuFpationu OF the Administration, and
rejoice only to see the chains on their neigh
oors, having no fears for themselves, than there
Ia in the individual act OF these wrongs.
[Conclusion In our nextl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
Union Meeting In New York

NEW Yong, March 15,-There was an i'm.
mense gathering at the Academy of Music
last evening to ratify the proceedings of th,
late Cooper Institute meeting. Sscretatiel
Chase and Welles were present. The speakers
we're General Wool, General Cochrane, Jas. T
Brady, who presided, Ex. Gov. Wright, of In
diana, Gov. johnson, of Tennessee, and Gen
Wetmore. Gen. Scott was prevented by Illness
from presiding. A plan for the organis atior
of Union League was adopted with enthusi
asm.
Gen. Scott was chosen President, and the lisl
OF Vice Presidents and the Executive commit
tee includes many of eur most prominent citi
zens, including Mayor Opdyke, A. T. Stewart
Chas. Gould, Jas. T. Brady, B. W. Bonney
John Van Buren, R. H. McCurdy, Francis Sci
Der, Judge DAILY, Maurice Ketchum, Jas. Wads.
worth and others. Nehemiah knight is Treas
urer, and Prosper NJ Wetmore Secretary.
Several hundred Poles held q maeting at
Sseuben Hall last evening, and adopted an ad-
dress responsive to that of the Polish National
committee.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
Union VicLQrY near COvIngtOu, Tenn
News from VIcksbuFg.

CIscIssATI. March l5.-Gen. Wright has
prohibited the sale Of arms and ammunition
except upon special permit. Any violation
will be followed BY confiscation of goods and
seizure of the stock OF the vender.
A Memphis dispatch to the Commercial con.
firms the reported surprise and capture of a
portion of Richardson's guerrilla force near
CoVingsOo, Tennessee. Their camp wa, de-.
stroyed.
Gen. Loony'a camp at Wesley, was surprised
oy Col Lee and large portion Of his iotce
captured, together with Gen. Looney, Major
Sanford, Captain Bright and Lieutenant Will
liams
The Commercials sdviees from Vicksburg
report all quiet The river ia very high, and
the backWater had broken through the lsvss,
Milling the canal, and rendering work upon it
impossible.
The river at Memphis was within fourteen
inches OF high wafer and risiug txo or three
inches per day.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
LOTS FOR SALE.

CEVEN VERY DESIRABLE IL d 4
y In VIM. A. GilIs East Addition 70 the city Of Go
lumbus. One Of them on the corner OF broadway and
East Public Lane and x IN two Blocks Of three Lots
each fronting North and South on Oak street. near ne
East end on the most elevated ground in the city.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
Message from Governor Conner, of
Delaware.

NEW YoRK, March l6,--Gov. Conner of Del
aware has sent message to the Legislature Of
that State in reference to an act to prevent H.
legal arrests In the State, which had been pass.
ed by that body, In which he is instructed by
the Constitution. with no power of veto or re-.
view OF the action Of the Legislature. The
Governor has general conttol over the opera
ton of criminal enactments, and such control |
will exercise to It's utmost extent, to protect any
person acting under authority of the United
States or any citizens aiding such person in
bringing to light any conspiracy, or in arrestinq
any one guilty Of disloyal practices in treason
able designs against the Government. / shal
issue my proclamation in conformity with thess
views, giving to the people OF the State Of Del
aware information OF my intended action.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
Canards.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Newsmongers are
agape tonight with details of a raid by rebels,
six thousand strong, infantry, artillery, and
cavalry, to the right and rear of our lines
across United States ford, commenced lasl
night, and to induce battle to day; while on
the contrary We have the best Of intsllige renee
that there Is no force opposite Falmouth, save
Jsckson's corps of three divisions, with some
small detachments of Longstrest's command.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17

NEW YoRK, March l5.-The Arago has ar.
rived from Port Royal on the 18th. Gen Ma.
gle and part of his staff are passengers. II
was feared at Port Royal by the General'f
friends that the personal difficulty existing be
tween him and the Secretary of War had some
thing to do with bis recall.
Gen. Terry was in command of Gen Fosters
forces
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
TELEGRAPHIC.
Sunday Nights Dispatches
$4,000 Rebels Ma rchIng on Fort
DOnelR1m.

DOnelsSm. ..I
CAIRO, March l5.-Gen. Tuttle received a
dispatch from Fort Donelson to-day, which saws
that our cavalry report $4,000 rebels within
twenty eight miles of Fort Donelson Tne
country people for miles around are coming
from Donelson with various reports. The reb-
ella are reported well armed Our forces are
ready for any emergency.
The steamer Ruth arrested the Columbus,
having on board two hundred boxes shipped at
81. Louis to parties in Memphis, said to con.
tain oranges, but on examination proved to be
'ebel clothing, quinine, rebel mail, etc
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17

THIs OLD EETABLIsHED AND WELL KNOWN
l. House, during the past season has been thoroughly
renovated, repanted and refurnished in style both
comfortable and elegant that We feel we'll assured thai
those who favor us with call will hnd ell the comforts
and conveniences usual In first class Hotels.
a WARDEN & EMERY,
octls-dly YRoPRIEToRs.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-17
From, 20 to 6oLots

In VIM. A. alls Second North Addition 10 the city Of
Columbus on the East side Of Bgh street few rods
North OF the Depot These lots have rIch back al.
uyia soil Of ~ or feet underlad by 20 or more feet
OF gravel Located near the 4. X. shops and other
large manufacturing establishments, U. g. Arsenal
grounds and In the North part Of the city, renders the
Men and others to secure at small cost, homestead
near their business At time since the formation Of
the Government has money been 90 abundan or labor
50 we'll remunerated as the present. .ty
NO W is THE TINE TO BUY.
Real Estate has not yet advanced in proportion to
other property. .,tf.- ......,.- =. Il. 80,
For particulars, inquire Of
WIN. A. GILL,
No, 30 North High ST.. ooIumbus0.
ian27-d3m Hs4 III ! - ..
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No advertisement taken except for definite period.
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Morning and Noon Dispatches
Apprehe endsd Invasion Of hsntucky

Apprehendad Invasion OF n kentucky.
LoUIsvILLE, March Misrepresentation exist
here, in which military circles participate,
that formidable rebel invasion of Kentucky
Is imminent, with view to permanent occu.
pancy of the State.