Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
Departure of the 9Th.

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this town. the village Of Leipsic, and vicinity
snd were ordered to take the ears at this depot
while those companies in the lover part of tn,
county We're to embark at the nearest depot Il
their respective places of drill The member
of Companies A, E, and F. were speedily mott
fed, and Smyrna soon presented quite a busy
and war like appearance, nearly every one re
spending to the order, cheerfully, and with ala
Gritty AT o'clock as many of these three
icompanies as had been notified, were formed
} into line at the armory, and in few minutes
with flags flying and drums beating, followed
by large concourse of friends, took their de-
parture for the depot. Arrived there the roll
Was called when l70 men answered to their
names-a large number to be collected ir 50
short time.
About fifteen minutes elapsed before the ar
rival Of the train, which was spent in bidding
adieus, hearty shaking of hands, and express
sions of the best wishes for safe and speedy
return, much fun and good humor with it all.
Tears were shed in some instances, but both
citizens and soldiers in most cases. bore the
parting heroieally. The men presented a SOL
drerly bearing which would have done credit
to more experienced hands, and while looking
at them we felt cur country peculiarly favored
in the possession of such material to call upon
in the hour of need. The sound of the whistle
warned all of the approach of the cars, and
preparations were Immediately made to embark
the men upon their arrival. Scarcely had the
train stopped, before the form of Gov. Cannon
was seen i'll the ranks with the men, encourag-
ing them by his presence, and kind regard
Many were the hands grasped by him on that
occasion, and it must have been exceedingly
gratifying to him as our chief Executive to
have noticed the high respect and admiration
entertained for him by those present. More
than one, We are confident, said in his heart
God bless Gov Cannon" The men being
all aboard, signal was given and amidst the great
est enthusiasm the train moved off, hats and
handkerchiefs waving parting adieu. The large
concourse of people that accompanied the men
to The depot now started for home, many of
them pleased and cheered by the cheerful
mood exhibited at the departure.
Though such an order had been for some
time expected, our people were not prepared
for it when it came This caused despond.
ing feeling with good many, but we hope and
think they will soon get over it. A great void
is of course left by so sudden a departure of
so many of our citizens, in the community. We
shall miss them all every hour in the day, and
shall pray for the emergency which has called
nor nc f0 hat M
be returned to their homes and families. Rep
resentatives of all pursuits have gone. Far
mers have left with their grain ready to harvest,
merchants have gone, leaving in some instances
but one in the store, mechanics have closed in
some cases their places of manufacture, others
will be compelled to stop from the loss ofso many
workmen. he Editor and two composite rs
are gone from this Office, leaving but one prin-
ter in the concern Yet all such sacrifices have
been made cheerfully. We think no fears
need be entertained with regard to the safety
of our friends. The Regiment is only gone to
defend the Philadelphia and Baltimo;e r. r.,
and it is very probable that if a large force is
kept stationed for that purpose, it will not De
attacked at ALL We feel confident they will
all, soon be restored to us in good health, and
much improved from their short experience in
Uncle Sans service. The willingness shown
by the men to go was very commendable, and
we hope their families will as commercially
bear up under their absence
To the surprise of many, the companies in
the lower part of the county did not get up on
the train Saturday evening. This was because
of their not having time to collect their men,
bers and reach their respective depots in time
for the train. A special train however convey
cd portion of them TO Wilmington, the next
day, and, they have ere lthis joined those
that left here, at Havre de Grace, probably
The remainder passed up Monday evening.
The officers in charge Of the men from here
are,
Capt. D. S. Yardly, lst Del Regiment, act
ing Colonel and Commander.
Captain. Jos. Newburgh, Invalid Corps.
Major, T. T. Thurlow.
lst Assistant Surgeon, DR.. W. T. Collins.
Adjutant, d. j. Murphy.
Company A-Capt Jos. Hofecker; lst Lieu
tenant j. ID, Evans; I'd Lieutenant H. NJ
Cooper
Company E-Capt. W. w. Tschudy Is
Lieutenant John Cosden; I'd Lieutenant Jos
Humphreys.
Company F--Capt James Snow; LIST Lieut.
Thos. Harper; ID Lieutenant John s. Hot
fecker.
o Col Wilmer joined them at Wilmington an
accompanied them TO Havre de Grace. Ii
4 has since returned and represents the men i
e good health and spirits At the trme of VT
g ting this he is with them.
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