The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-24
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ORGANIZATION.
On the 18th April, 1861, said Capt. sayle,
the loyal men of Delaware were filled with
loyal desire to serve their country, after the
publication of the Presidents proclamation.
But, as there were 10 means Of organizing
regiment for Federal purposes (the State
laws giving no such authority, Governor
Burton issued an order, recommending the
formation Of volunteer companies for the
defense Of the State, the Capital and the
Constitutional laws Of the Country.
In response to this call three companies
We're Immediately enrolled and by the end
of April four companies had been formed in
Wilmington and New Castle. The Governor
having been informed that the single regi-
ment forming the quota of the State could
be organized, issued the necessary order, for
the formation of regiment of ten compan-
les to serve for three months. The first two
companies were raised and differed by A.
and r. 5. Lamotte with quarters in the
Institute building. Later OH Company c
was formed in Wilmington. As soon as the
battalion was enrolled, it became necessary
to secure military men to give it the proper
organization and discipline, and the speaker,
who was West Point man, was introduced
to the corps. In May the field officers were
appointed; Col. H. II. Lockwood being the
Colonel and j. \. Andrews the Lieutenant
Colonel. On May 2sth marching orders
far n Of lto 4
four companies being designated for the
protection of communications ON the p W,
lS b. r. r., two to be stationed at Aber-
deem, Md and two on the Bush River On
June 9TH arms and accoutrements were
issued 60 the other companies which We're
deputed to guard the railroads through
Mary land. Headquarters were fixed at
Havre-de- Grace.
GUARD DUTY.
The speaker then went on to describe the
incidents by which the monotony of guard
duty along the line were varied during the
three months term Of service. On the 22nd
July news of the disaster at Bull Run was
received which greatly depressed the mem.
bers of the regiment and correspondence
elatcd the dislOYal citizens of llavrcde
Grace. On one occasion a squad from on,
Of the companies made raid on farm
house near Aberdeen and seized flag founc
i'll possession Of the occupants The latter
wished to represent that it was intended fol
Union flag but, if it was it wanted thu
requisite number of stars and there were moi
stripes enough on it. tLaughter), Al
length Col. Lockwood represented TO til,
War Department thathis men We're firing o
inactivity in their present duty, and wanteC
to be put on active service. The reply wa.
that their services were as valuable il
guarding the communications IS they couG
possibly be elsewhere. At the expiration oI
tile term Of service, on August 18Th, til,
regiment was relieved and returned to vii
mington, where ihc men were cordially
received.
Col Lockwood was now promoted Ia be
Brgadier- General of Volunteers and hi
connection with the regiment terminated
But the martial spirit of the men Of Della
ware had by no means dried ont and Lien
tenant-C ononel Andrews at once organize,
another regiment for three years service, tn
camping ground being at Ilarrs Corner
The officers were Colonel j. \. Andrews