Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-07-15

hem from entering an organization gehsrhuy
omposed Of younger men. tl
I earnestly recommend that you organize into
companies by Wards; the largest Wards fur
fishing two or more. The details OF this ar
fangement will be left to the intelligence Of
,psciRl Committee appointed by yourselves Let
POUR act on be prompt, harmonious anu nee
from irritating or embarrassing questions.
Companies must not be less than eighty nor
larger than ninety-eight, exclusive of their
officers. The enrolment will be for thirty days,
and the organization will be called the "Reserye"
or Eighth Regiment, Delaware Infantry.
will cause arms and equipments to be Issued |
as rapidly AZ the companies can be mustered in.
II is absolutely necessary that We proceed in
obedience to the orders and regulations prescri-
bed by the War Department, aud respectfully
invoke your cordial co-operation, in the accom-
plishment OF this patriotic object,
HENRY d. JUDD,
Major U. g. Army,
Military Commander.
Mr. Harrington stated that there 10 force OF
1000 men al Hayre-de- Grace, ready to stand
their ground, and fight the rebels if they made
their appearance at that point, they have sent
out scouts who report that the Conowiugo
Bridge has not been destroyed. Their was also
a battery OF eight guns at the same place. That
fears are entertained Of an attack on the Powder
Works in this vicinity He nlso reported that
Communication is believed 10 be open to Balu-
more, end Washington. lie urged that the com
mitiee appointed on Sunday last be instructed to
complete the organization OF the Seventh and
also organize the Eighth, and'if they will not do
the work let Us have new committee. lie ap-
pealed to the people to act promptly.
Mr. Heald urged that committee OF five be
appointed from each Ward to assist in compile
tinapthe Seventh and organizing the Eighth, the
| old committee to continue the collection OF
money &c. He Rhoughi the special committee
should be composed Of active energetic young
men to raise troops He also stated that the
committee had agreed to pay all citizens Of Will
mington whether enlsting in companies belong
ing 10 this city, or those from the county 10 the
number Of 900.
Mr.. Harrington moved that all places Of bust
ness be closed, until after the Seventh Regiment
Ia completed and the Eighth organized, whi0h
was adopted by reclamation, amid loud applause
II vas, on motion, resolved, that committee
consisting of I've from each Ward be appointed
by the chair to procure volunteers 10 complete
the Seventh and organize the Eighth Regiment
Delaware Infantry.
William Preston stated that company of
Cavalry was now forming OF the Hotel Of Morris
Dickinson. The government will equip the men
aud allow forty GEMS day for forage. Farmers
have agreed 10 furnish horses, provided the gov
ernment will reimburse them should the animals
be injured or lost.
The Mayor announced The following named
gentlemen as the special committee -
Fita Ward-9eorge s Hagany, David Wool
man, James W. Birae, Phillip Pmnkell, John Il,
Yates.
Sec'nd Ward-Henry C. McLoar John "
Ohristy, James NJ. Sweeten, LOTUS Sykea, WIN
GrihenbuTg
Third Wards. NJ. Harrington, Jr Frank A.
Taylor, Edward Belts, George w. llouseman,
james II. Beggs.
Fourth Ward. William Preston, John II Tur
ner. Rev. George f. WisWell, X H. Robinson,
John T. McLear.
F.6h Rard-John W. Hawkins, Joseph Pyle,
Aquilla Pritchard, Joseph NJ. Pusey, Edmund
Provost.
On motion, the meeting then adiOnrnel
CAPT. srIRLINo's COMPANY.
ON Monday night rumor was in circulation
that Capt, Stirling gallant baud of soldiers had
been captured by Gillmors forces, and great
fears were entertained that it was true. This
caused considerable painful anxiety among the
friends of the company, which was dssipaiel on
Thursday morning, by the reception of the fol.
lowing dispatch by Major. Judd, from Capt.
Stirling:
PEnRHVIlas, July L, 1864
TO MAJOR II. b. Jadd
The enemy's cavalry attacked us yesterday,
while the men were pitching theiNtents, wound
ing ons man, and afterwards sent in flag Of
truce demanding our surrender, which we re-
| fused We formed in line TO defend the bridge,
when they sent whole train Of oars on fire ut
full speed on to the bridge, which set the draw
| on fre. My command was cut of north aud
south. brought off my command to this place
with some loss. II. sTIRLlEo,
Capt. Cammnndiug.
To this despatch Major Judd sent the follow
ing response;
HEADQUARTERS, Mil. CoMMANDER,
Wilmington, De
July II, 1864.
Thank God 90 many Of your men are cafe /
thank you for your gallant conduct Telegraph
mo for anything your men need
II. B. JuDp
At last advices Capt. Strings company was
at Perryville.
RuHoRs.
1t was rumored that the rebels we're at Belair
about two o'clock. Also, that the rebels had
made an attack on Washington, and that a battle
Was going on, but we could not trace it to any
reliable source. A story was in circulation, that
| an order had been received by Col. Wilmer
directing him to order all business suspended
and impress every able bodied man into th,
service. This report had NO foundation in fact. /
was reported that the rebels were about to make
move on Fort Delaware and release the prisoners
| Such stories were in circulation from an EARL
hous in the morning until midnight, together wit
Others of similar import, and calculated t.
aFouse the people, TO patriotic sense of theiI
dnty, in the present emergency.
WEDNESDAY.
On Wednesday tine excitement continued un.
abated, and from es rly dawn until late at nigh
| the City Hall was surrounded with recrutin
stations, aud the drum continued to beat.
large crowd was constantly in attendance, on
volunteers were proc ured quite briskly. SeVefl
companies were mustered into the service.
\ RAYoR's PROCLAMATION.
The following proclamation was issued b
Mayor Turner during the atternoOn;-
PROCLAMATION.
Aayar's O&se, July 13, 1854
Al the request Of the committee appointed {
public meeting Of citizens, to devise means (,
r the common defence, and believing that IL
present emergency fully demands it, | hereb
4 most urgently call upon the citizens OF Whining
/ ton to suspend their ordinary aVOoati0ns, ol0s
their places Of business, and organize at once i
, the most effective manner for the defence OF th
Government and their own homes now threalel
A cd by rebel invaders.
JoHs NJ. TURsBR, Mayor
RBPORrs ON WEDNESDAY,.
Like the two previous days, Wednesday Wi
prolific 0i reports as 10 the movements Of Il
rebels, and the results Of military affairs gene
rally. First We had the announcement OF Il
capture Of Petersburg by the torCes under Gran
and this WIS fellowed by the more startling il
lelligenue that Washington had been capture
and burned. Both stories were the creation
some peIsons brain, who desired 10 feed the a
= petite Of the credulous portion Of the oOmmunit
= These stories were soon dlssipated however, |
!, | Information Of a more reliable eharaoter.