Smyrna times., 1863-05-14
Continuation of Gov. Gannon's Visit to
the Camps.


the Camps.
last week we gave from the journal the in
t,resting visit of Gov. Cannon and suite to the
first and second Delaware Regiments. The fol-
lowing Is the continuation of his visit t. the
third and fourth Regiments and the Battery
and cavalry;
After returning to Washington. and visiting
the President whom they found in excellent
health and spirits, and receiving many Della
ware friends among whom was Judge Fisher,
the Governor proceeded to Frederick City to
inspect the Third Delaware. Here he was met
and handsomely entertained by the Officers.-
lie reviewed the regiment, and. through the
Adjutant General, expressed his pleasure in
seeing the Regiment in good drill aud discp-
line. All the men were neatly dressed, preseu-
ting fine appearance. These gave hearty
cheers for the Governor, and for Col. Jenkins.
After review, the Governor and party rode t.
the mountains overlooking the Frederick and
Middletown valleys-the scene Of the raid of
Jackson and Lee. In the evening the Gov
ernor was waited upon by all the officers and
serenaded by the City Band. After repeated
callf, remarks were made, the crowd all the
while Justify cheering for Cannon, Delaware,
Lincoln and the Union.
In the morning, after saying goodbye to the
Regiment, the party, preceded by the City
Band and the regiment under arms, passed
through the principal streets to the depot
Large crowds Ofeager citizens everywhere greet
ed them. At the depot the number was i'm
mense, and as the Governor moved through
them and to the cars he was heartily cheered.
Returning to Baltimore on Tuesday, the par
ty was delighted TO find that it had b;en rein
forced by two staunch friends Of the soldiers
+. {. Stotsenburg. Esq, and DIR. Henry Gar
rett. Arriving at Fortress Monroe, they Were
introduced to Gov Pierpont of Western Nir-
ginia, with whom, in special boat, they sailed
over Hampton Roads, and to Newport News
visiting Captain Gillis, OF the Sloop of war Os-
slpee by whom they were warmly received
Thy then went aboard the monitor Sd9amon,
where they were shown the working of the ma
ehinery, and the revolving of the turret
Returning to Fortress Monroe, they took the
boat for Yorktown. and arrived at that place
abOut 5 o'clock T. NJ The officers of the
Fourth Delaware received them with salute
of fifteen guns In the morning the party Wis
tied General Keyes AMI King, reviewe all the
troops upon Gloucester Point, and were after
wards invited 10 visit the gun-boat Conn. Nor
rus. The boat took the party about eight mile,
up the York River, and while there threw
SHELF at objects upon the bank. The firing
was remarkably accurate, the distance being
nearly two miles. In the evening the Cover
nor was Serenaded by the officers of the Fourth
On Friday the Regiment was drawn up, and
the (iOvernOr, in an eloquent speech of htteeT
minutes, took leave of it. His words cam,
warm from his heart and made a deep impret
zion upon the men. He spoke of the strug
RIe--what it was t0r-hOw We were all intereS
ted--hOw he wished for victory. He stated hi
own postlOn-his interest in the welfare of tn
s0idicrs-his pleasure at seeing them in goO
health and spirits He was heartily cheerc
az the conclusion of his speech. The part
then returned to Fortress Monroe. After Wis
it tn DIR. Layton, Of the, L. ). SlOop of Wa
ftdn1beau, the Governor proceeded by speci;
boat to EaStville, Va, to visit the Delawar
Cavalry and the rest of the company returne
to Wilmington.
The Governor was deprived Of the pleasul
Of seeing the Battery under Captain Niell
because an action was mOmentarily expeetC
at suffolk, and the authorities advised that
visit at such a time would not benefit the me
All the Delaware Regiments were found
excellent discipline, health and spirits. 1t W
gratifying TO witness the harmony and good fec
lug that everywhere prevailed among office
and men. The Commanding Generals spoke
each regiment in the highest possible terms
They especially praised the conduct of Il
First and Second in every battle, calling the
their most gallant and efficient men. The Thi
is in high repute at Frederick The Fourth
the main dependence of General Keyes, acct
ding to his own words, in case Of an attack.
They are winning an honorable name and q
doing damage to the cause of the rebels.
There need be no fear that the Delaws
Regiments will bring diScredit upon the hor
of the State The visit of the Governor |
done an Immense amount Of good by showi
that the Executive and the loyal people Of u
aware are not unmindtul of the services of
volunteers or careless about their success
welfare.
The trip Of the Governor was one continu
ovation. EVERYWHERE he was known, his ia
having preceded him. Wherever he appear
he was received with cheers; all whom he n
whether soldier or citizen delighted to do /
honor - ~