Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04
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Chaplain lst Del. Vel. Vols


Tue CoFrERHEAD Procession. The conner
head torch light procession which took place in
TINS city on last Monday night, was. quite
ereditaole aiiair' Inclusive Of great gaps in the
line 1t was about as long in passing given point
as the Union procession Of a week or two ago. -
huge wagons and long draWn-out teams helped
hugely TO extend the line. which 10 many plaeea
had men and boys marching three and sometimes
only Two abreast while the Union Procession
marched in solid column from curb 10 curb
quite difference, We should think However
the display was handsome aud the crowd good
hhlureu. While the line was passing the vcini-
y Of Market aud Second Street, the Gunboat
Hllena-introduced to typfy the one in which
McCiellan hid himself away during tue battle Of
Malvern Hill-took tire and the fre.worka on
board exploded. AlessrI, Hogg, Paynter and
kRrch were hurt but not badly. Some persons
IN the crowd more courageous than the crew on
board, rushed to the boat and took OIL IL ke0 of
powder, after the explosion Of the fire wotks.
Hhieh doubtless saved many lives, for had the
powder exploded there in tho public crowded
streets, the loss Of life muet have been terrible
Capt. llogg lost small sum Of money by the
accident, ani II IS said escaped with the neither
portion Of his shirt on fire. The boat now lies
with her side shattered, on the steamboat
wharf.
THE MILfoRD MgETNd. An fmmenee train
left this city on Wednesday afternoon last 10
attend the Union demonstration at Milford IL
ls sali to have been by odds the largest meeting
ever held IN Kent County, and Was marked by
the utmost harmony and enthusiasm. In the
evening large torch light procession paraded
me tne town amid the plGudita of the people The
wilmington Clubs returned home at a late hour.
having remained at Milford until the entire pro.
ceeulngs had closed. On their return home ihe '
lost two very handsome iransparencies. which
tell from the top Of the cars unpoticed soma
where along the road
bANIEL DouGHgRlY The Institute Hall ma
crowded TO over eIhjwing last Tuesday evening Ia
near thls National Democrat and Patriot nnnn
lne issues OF the hour. Many persons were
compelled q leave, not being able 10 gain an
ehtfaheo' Ihe meeting was called TO order by
appoihung H. u slotseuburg, ESQ President
rhluip fiunAetd ana Charles O'Donnel were
Secretary. Daniel DOugherty was Oreeted viii
immense applause, and opened his speecb
win the Breckinridge Party He termed
them turncoats and traitors. He started
WIN 1he Cincinnati Convention showing that thev
hIst broke up the democratic party, and have for
tnls last four years been trying to break up the
doVernment lie followed them pp TO this pre.
sent Time showing that their determination wa,
70 RUE me country or ruin it. He spoke two
ted by cheering and applause. The mestip0
closed with immense cheering for Grant. sheri.
dap' Liucoln, Dougherty and the Union,
Ia IS AN uSDENIAnLh FACT, that wipter /.
upon US, and as the high prices have caused a
slagnation in business of all kinds, Chandler.
Merchant Tailor, No sos Market St., has detsri
mined 70 sell his goods at moderate prices, after
e eAanlnlne the market, Call and leave your
measure 'ur one Of bis best suite, warranted to
p's"s' :" every respect Nov 4-2t.
DELAWARE RAIL ROAD sTooE T. Bosps Top
sALE'-h. Il Robinson Il Co., corner 4tb and
narKe' eis oher for sale one hundred shares
Delaware Railroad Mortgage Bonds aIso IT .
Five tweniies, seyen-thirties, 1861 sir per esnt NJ
gold interest bonds, and one year certificates of
Indebtedness. VI