Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-08
Visit of Governor Cannon to the Della
ware Soldiers.

accompanied by Adiutant General Harrlng-
ton, Hon. John W. Houston, Col. L. A.
Curtis, Edward D. Porter and DR.. VIM. d.
Nolen, left Wilmington to visit the Della
ware Volunteers. Arriving at Baltimore,
the party were invited to pariake OF din
ner given by the Union League of that city,
in honor of Judge Blair and Gov. Cannon.
The Governor was here received with en-
thusiastic applause. On Wednesday he
proceeded to Falmouth, via Washington and
Aqua Creek. Arriving at Falmouth, he
was met by the officers of the First and Sc
cond Regiments, mounted, and by them es-
corted 10 the headquarters OF Gen. Hancock
where he dined with Gen. Brooks and Diyi-
Sion Surgeon Houston. In the evening he
attended the dress parade of the Second
Delaware, receiving hearty cheers from the
men. Judge Houston, on his behalf, made
sone eloquent remarks. The next day was
dellghtiully spent with the Second Della
ware, notwithstanding the rain which came
down in torrents. The officers Wed with
each other in tttenton to the party, and
made all forget the inclemency Of the
weather.
On Thursday evening, the Governor and
Stall became the guests of the First Della
ware, and We're received in very handsome
manner. After the cheering of the Govern.
or had ceased, the men were briefly addressed
by Judge Houston. A large table was then
spread TO which guests and officers sat down.
This entertainment is spoken of MS a splendid
affair Amongst other things mentioned
unon tba bilI of G,ro conv Of which vs
have are boiled ham, deyilled, Clipped and
stewed beef, fried trpe, stewed chicken,
fresh shad, omelelte. slewed tomatoes hut
ter, milk. canned peaches. oranges, raisins.
apples, pound cake (mado in tho camp, an
pie and currant ielly. sernrs md egr-nou
After supper The Governor was serenadcJ
by some of the men who sanq natrintic
songs. He was also entertained with songs
by the officers.
In the morning, notwithstanding the rain,
the Governor and suite. attended nv the oF;.
GERS, md clad in water.proor oycrcoois
mounted horses and rode to the front, along
the Rappahannock, and within speakinr dis.
lance the rebel pickets. They visited all
the points of interest Including the we'll
known Lacy house. opnosite fredericksburg
and the charred remains- nf tbe snlendid
Phillips House. Thee then maid thoir re
specis to General Couch, and were received
very cordially. Returning TO comn tbev
proceeded to the head. Quarters of G.ueraI
French, and dned with him and General
Couch.
General French had purposed to have the
Governor review large body of the troons
but the rain prevented,
On Saturday morning wbicb dawrod
brightly the officers of both Regiments .c.
companied the Governor and snitc tbrourb
camp for miles and miles around to the head.
quarters of General Hooker. The General
warmly received the party and conyersed
with them for over half an hour. Ills np-
pearance, his clear calm eve. and noble head
and his easy, graceful manner made good
impression. Ilo gave every evidence of be-
ing in earnest about carrying on the war
Declining an invitation 10 dine with the
General, the party proceeded to the railroad
station, where n special train, provided by
the kindness of General French. awaited
them. Here, also, they found lunch sent
them by the General That officer also Sc.
cured for them a special boat from Aqua
Creek to Washington. His reception of
them was most cordial, and his continued
kindness will long be remembered. The
} General looks upon Delaware with treat in.
terest; he certainly could not have compli-
mented her people in IL more handsome mr.
, agreeable manner than by the attentions bo
showed to Governor Cannon.
After returning to WASHINGTON. md visit.
: ing the President whom they found IN ex.
celent health and sprits and receiviro
many Delaware friends. anope whom wa.
Judge Fisher the Goyernor nrocoodod :,
Frederick CITY TO insnect the Tbird Do,o
ware. Here he was mot ond bondsomor
entertained bv the oficers uo ro,;owo3
y the regiment, and. throuoh tb. A1in.on,
4 General, expressed his Measure in sa.ino III,
Regiment in such good drill md discinlino
All the men were neatly drcssod ,,oson,;n,
a a fine appearance Thev co,o haa.,,. ,t,..a'
for the Governor and ror Coi IL
# After review the Governor and nor,.'ro1,
r. to the mountains Overlooking IN. rroSarIa,
anil Niil.i,,e,,.., VII.