Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-12
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From the North 8 west, Via Louisville and Mobile
CAIRO, ILL.,, Sept. 6, 1851
Ger Grant took possession of Paducah KY, to-day, and
seized the telegraph office. He has issued proclamation
urging the citizens 70 attend to their business and concludes
Whenever it is manifest that you able to defend
yourselves and the authority of the to
protect loyal citizens snail withdraw the forces under my
command
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept g. 1861.
The War Department has sent word 10 mold cape HATTIE
Brig. Gen. Barr, California; has arrived and will be
- ST. Louis, No. Sept, 6, 1881.
The steamers Hannibal Champion and Meteor and other
property, seized to-day as the property OF rebeis
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 9Th, 1861.
Commissioners visit both the Confederate and Fed
era forces Kentucky soil to by what authority and
for what purpose they are there.
stampede of Southeners here business occurred
this morning. occasOned by unauthorized staten Mt that
the Railroad was to stopped Up to three o'clock to-day
nothing has been received from the War Department. snd
authoritative have been again given that ample
notice will be given of the stoppage of the trains
Parties writing North for ladies and children make
granted required The fear of venturng on
the journey without them keeping many North who but
Commissioners the Kentucky Senate are here on
their way Southern Kentucky The precise object ct
Green's have captured Kansas regiment at Shebi'
ma Missouri who although mustered out OF service, vOun
| teered to escort the train of cars to st. Josephs
Many arrests reported at various points IN Mssour
The prisoners will be held for retaliation in case Fremont
carries his murderOus proclamation into effect
Nothing from Paducah, KY, though fighting is reported
there.
| WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 7, 1861.
Reports from various points the other side of the Po-
tomac represent everything as being quiet last night
morning the Confederate Steamer Yorktown twelve
miles above Newport News, awaiting opportunity o run
the blockade.
The Confederates are within miles of the Presidents
House and three from Arlington Heights.
At daylight the relief guard of the Federass was fred
Hunters Chapel. At sunrise two Federal COmpa-
MES sent out to econnore and discovered that the
having thrown forward two regiments during the night
Three regiments are posted along Little Greek near Hun
They have other artillery but are digging re pits est
/ Of Hunters Chapel.
i The Confederates engaged in drilling Munson's
Hill and occasionally firing at the Federal pickett.
From Fortress MunEOe.
The Roanoke here having been relieved oil Charleston
The Steamer Quaker City here, coang for a cruise.
ST. LOUIS. Mo- Sept 9Th, 1861.
Gen. McCuoch is reported at Mount Vernon recruiting
brskly for BIO movement North.
that Gems. Price and Rains have captured Fort
Scott and that Kansas Montgomery and most OF his CON-
prisoners Another that Kansas Laws
brigade defeated Gen. Rains, capturing his command
1t reported that Magofn, prisoner at Georgetown has
been sentenced to be hung.
The Times says that court martial at Alexandria has
sentenced thirty soldiers to be shot for offences
4 WASHINGTON. D. c. Sept. s. 1861.
The War Department has adVces from Rosencanz to the
9th. which say that they well.
Gen Mcclellan has issued general order against Sunday
labor or unnecessary movements.
show the discovery of and formidable battery,
mandg the LeesbErg turnpike miles from the chain
At daybTeak the Federal piokets advanced mile into
Arlington Heights.
On Wednesday the Confederates fred from eminence
at Great Falls at body of Federalsts in Maryland and
wounded four They attempted ford the river but
repulsed by sharp shooters, who killed number
Gen Mcclellan ascended with Lowe in his balloon and re-
manned up two hours.
Fremonts proclamation lis responsibility at first
struck the Cabinet and President with utter amazement
hut after discussion unanimously decided that the
proclamation issued just st the right time, in the right
manner and by the right man.
LATER.
BALTIMORE, MD, Sept. o. 1861.
train Of cars. with detachment of Federal cavalry,
ran off the track, and killed four and MORALLY woundng
three, and seriously wounding many.
ALBANY, n. Y, Sent g. 1861.
G. 5. Browne, of Key West, has been arrested.
Il PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9, 1851.
The Steamer Harriet Lane at the Navy Yard repairing
; NEW YORK, Sept. g. 1861.
u Marshal instructed the transfer agents to
transfer stock owned by SOuheInets pay any
Cotton is dull at 2l9 cents.
MI Serril has been released.
The Washington correspondence of the N. Y Commercial
says that heavy cannonadng has been heard the vicinity
of the Ines, and it rumored that the contest has
menced, There is nothing reliab'e.N
:, WASHINGTON D c., Sept. 9, 1861.
The Post says that the Government attorney Baltimore
under suspicion of diloyay having taken DO steps to
confseae the proper OF Marylanders who the Con
The Government has prohibited the wearing Of secession
costumes in Baltimore.
ST. JoHN's N. F., Sept. 8, 1861
The Steamship Africa has arrived from Liverpool with
dates via Queenstown to the lsG inst.
COttOn-Saes OF 10000 baleSthe market closing calm
: at an advance
The Globe says army Canada to be increas-
ed by an addition of two thousand during the month
The London Times calls edtoriay upon the Government
to strain every nerve to deveope the Cotton culture else
where than in the South.
West India advce received in England state that the
pVaeer steamer Sumter had taken and sunk forty
WASHINGTON; SEPT. 9th 1861.
The Postmaster General has the renewal of the
mails to Paducah kentucky, that place being in pos
session of the Federas.
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inst say that the Confederates fire continually
Federas) and at the ferries making occasional demonsra
Il The Notifications of Munsons Hill [held by the Con EIDE
rales appear to be completed Everything was quiet or
Sunday On Monday morning the Confederates opened
concealed battery which threw shell into Federal en-
campments and at the Federal picke The Federal hap
shooters advanced and Killed two Confederate pickets
n CAIRO, ILL.,, Sept 9sh 1861
1t is reported that General Folks force at Columbus
Mo- has been increased to thirteen regiments with six field
batteries sege battery and three battaons of cavalry
d He has gun boat and three steamers.
Gen. JEFF. Thompson Belmont, opposite Columbus
The gun boat Yankee came within three miles of Cairo
yesterday but returned without making any
Commodore Rogers has seized the Steamers Jno Gaut
n Jho BEL ana Jenefson at Paducah and Columbus.
T. LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept 9th, lS6l-P NJ
party representing the federal government in tee
graph matters here yesterday but no steps weT
taken interrupt communication 1t is understood tba
agent will the adoption of the censor
tenn censor to be placed the Offices as far in tb
70 interior of Kentucky as will be safe.
~ Nothing definite from Frankfort.
a FURTHER BY THE AFRICA,
J. LIVERPOOL, Saturday, Aug 81 1851
CotonBrokers Circulars report sales for The week
bales of which spectators took 600 and export
IS $4,000 bales Prices had advanced one sixteenth t.
e neeighth penny pound The on FRIDAY
3Oh were $4,000 bales including 1000 to spectators AM
/ exporters ~
The Manchester advices are favorable Consos %! t.
a 922. '-s
Later by Telegraph.
u BALTIMoRg, Nd Sept. 10th, 1851.
Gen Dix has forbidden the Mayor to pay the old police
e The Mayor obeys under protest.
8, RoLLA. Mo-, Sent 10th 1891