Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-05
From our R,chnond correspondent

MESSRS. EDtTORS-UeGr STS-Llke a comet, appear
expectedIy intelligent world tbro your obging
columns trusting to the intelligence and the chvalry of
your pardon and the faults n G" new
easily led to by numerous REPORTS hardly
bespeak the kind Indulgence of readers Not fully
acquainted with the and doings Capital
historian q the minor matters of eventul times far
consistent with public good will inform of some i'm
moyemehs of our Victorious ARM Man little crcum
happening every day in city crowded Rich
mond is and with from all quarters must escape notice
by the Press which, though interesting in themselves
excluded by and historic affairs yet they
spies the Conederaey that hs Press
tho be blamed by the unthnking curious ought
else the greatest discretion in the publication of army
ments. ZEE for example the information first obtained
the other day from Northern papers of the disposition of
forces Though not correct, still it sufficient
basis with the aid OF scouts for the enemy to plan their at
tack.
All suspected persons throughout Confederacy should
be watched, and elose watched too. They able
do much harm An AIexandrian met, casually while walk
long had arrested How great, indeed the auda
city which prompted him to and then, his mil
ary dress. DE IS 10 jan now, ana nope some summary
ubect for the miserable despotsm he serves
nights proving around the hotels where officials
and members of congress often speak quite unresevedy of
the intentions aud movements of the Government. This
the plant tool would note carefully giving his voice
but his to from whom he eagerly desired
the coveted information. hope he will his desert
The IN TINS state are quite large party
and 1t Is believed they have secret understandings or
OF Free Masonry, which, existing in politics, never con
dueye to the welfare and prosperity of young Republic
What admirable opportunity for lincoln did he
have half the of some of his Subjects proclaim him
self supreme misunderstanding Congress as as
sembed and proclamng martial law. He need never fear
for want OF funds all usurpers find many ways get
and may perhaps make Lincoln but stepping his
advancement. The next two three months VIII be
full OF most pre- events.
There talk in Congress of an early adjournment
in fact it intended to-day but the Importance of the
when 1he least reverse of our arms or
mands the craftsmanship of best representatives
The sacrifices they make in staying so long from their
TO their honor by the appreciation of those they
1t regular work with them and they given any
of those windy speeches which characterized the late
sessions at Washington Their meetings ali held with
closed doors.
young man who escaped from Washington leaving his
family there in Lncons service, to join the Confederate
Army has to-day received honorable discharge as also
vsua BILE acquisition in the shape of negro who used to
belong to his father but prisoner of Secretary
Walker released him and the young goes with his
to Raleigh as an employee in the Quarter Masters
partment. The negro said he be he was going to
belong to Black Republican" l bespeak the hespabe
provebialy known HI is without relatives or friends
and on his salary and negro for support hope
be may find a happy home.
The wounded prisoners here recovering slowly
Yesterday thirty were discharged from the General
and sent to prison The officers rode through streets
while the privates marched just and noble rebuation
to the gnomni"us manner in which brave boys are
treated under their b4rbarous rule They are allowed to
write home their letters express the opinion after
kind treatment they have received that they are all to
hung Such liberty should not be allowed them as to
pond with their friends Two thousand prisoners
the way from Mlseou11. guard has Just passed tie
house with rs to 80 taken by pickets Fairfax On
the arrival OF the 1000 will have herea
expense to the Government Can't you advocate some plan
through your paper by which they be to work
There were some rumOrs last night that Gen Johnston
had been appointed Commander Chief by Congress-
have heard nothing of it to-day and disposed to doubt
its authenticity.
Beauregard making ready for Socinq he doesn't saw
what but his actions forebode early battle He is send
ing all bis sick and wounded down here. He has force
enough now and all troops that arrive Coming every
are sent to Wise and Floyd. Some sharp encounter viii
take place soon 1t is supposed in we'll informed circles
after next defeat he will keep quiet
coast Night before last large fleet left Norfolk and
its destination supposed to be North Carolina Let our
boys keep sharp lookout and they won't have be idle
long, 5COO Some troops have been down to PeDsa-
cola and all our Southern Ports to be sup
Lieut. who has just arrived with the prisoners that
both armies are advancing and from all appearances
| tie will take place this week.
President Davis conyaescng and will be able to see
his Cabinet in few days. Secretary Walker is suffering
from dyspepsia and looks quite poorly duties are
ceedmgy arduous He Congressman from to 10 and
citizens from 10 to II o'clock 1t would be well if Won
would notice in paper for the benefit of soldiers that
all letters should be addressed to the number of the Rep
ment highly important, without that they lie over
here Captain of Company and number of Regiment with
address s sufficient Richmond anxiousy locking for
ward to the arrival of the North Carolina Cavalry
You will have details of the battle gained by Wise
and as have SO far trespassed upon your columns defer
reporting rumors. ~
will write again and keep you posted when ANYTHING
important Turns up Yours truly,