{"newspaper_name": "The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register.", "edition": "01", "page": "p4", "byline": ""}
had been drenched in human blood. Urged
by the curiosity Of following a plough over
such an arena, and by the hope of turning up
with the share arusty sword, bayonet,
ball, or some sacred relic of the fray-an
event of common occurrence to the husband
mani was intlulged in the privilege oftrac-
ing a furrow across the field. But we were
less eagle-eyed or less fortunate in our re-
searches than the troops of children, who
have picked up bushels Of shot, and disposed
Of them to the annual crowds of visitants.


II find my sheet filled, before the active
labors of the day have been commenced; but
it is hoped some apology may be found for
my prolixity, in the Importance of this bat
tie, Which was one of the sevcrest ever
fought III this country"