Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-04
fOr Inc journal.
KENANsyII N. c., June 9th, 1861.


MEssRs EDITORS "A little upwards of two weeks ago
John Brown, list Lieut. n G. State Troops 3rd Reg
der Col Meares, than whom better selection could not
have been made, this place with view of raising
company for Capt ThrustOn in his old native county, and
ok this place as Head Quarters and commenced the work
with which has characterized the boys
whstandng there have been four other companies raising
with about sixty of able bodied willing men, and good
fighting material as ever burnt gun powder.
raising multitude of valiant the country
boast of and long the necessity stares the face
she will continue to dot the battle field with her tents and
and need be- till the last vestge of the male has
bid aieu to her borders. The departure Of the company
excited emotions mingled with feelings of pleasure and
greet Many sigh famed the fitting breeZes and many
audible pray offered up to the God who protects
the right battle, by the citizens they moved cheery
off to the of str and blondshed But bedew-
ed the cheeks of the valiant boys they left pensive
look batra ed the slightest symptom Of backward march,
but forward, and ard onward ! the of every
man. Their departure mingled with pleasure first, be-
OF the necessity Of volunteering second because of
aacry and cLeeruness with which they went into it. and
off and last but lot least because of the soacng
reflection that they left under the Captaincy of believe
most humane and feeling gentleman, noble specman
of the . gel1tS homo"
Capt hruston who has with us some two eks Las
by his genemanly department endeared himself and
his soldiers, and long may he be spared,
To WELD the sword in defence of Southern rights,
And teach his DpLn Boys, how oetom the ankee heights
Their departure mingled with feelings of regret be-
of the necessity of our having to nd single
be shot at by such miserable and damnable wretches
the national rupture, but because have no foemen
worthy STEEL How maddenng is the thought and how
themselves u targets to lie shot at by such ends
contemplate mercenares and vagabOnds the North
foe, headed by such thieves and swinders as B. F.
Butler Co.. who not fit to die, to increase the
suck egg dog devils IN HI.
The unexpected departure Of the company prevented
from making such demOnstrat due them such
uncture but hope may all meet again at the same
place, and then and there make reparaon
May they be mindful that there is God NAV thew
be exempt from disease, suffering and thew
all be permitted to mingle again-ater their victorious
streWth friends and relatives around their dear old
hearthstones in this their old native county, where the CUP
of bliss be neXhaustbe and from which they sin
the balance of her days This my prayer for
then hope dear departed Dupn boys for victory and
| return home.
Hope and anticipation fruitful of pleasure to
the soldier. The prospect of speedy
ished home of his childhood covered with honors the
battle field to gladden. the hearts of ndugent parents or
renos and realize their sanguine expectations, will
him in his calling With what benign complacency does
the hOary headed review his life and contemplate
the future OF his existence? With what statesman
who has sounded all the depths shoals of fame long
again for the loud huzza but tell you can with what
benign exuant and greater degree Of compacency does
| not the gray grown soldier the worn veteran
victory with all their countrys wishes bles in srug-
giles like review his past life 1t is he-the soldier
who with his soul fixed upon higher objects than other
classes OF men, passes such things heedessy
aside his eye but to cast approving glance back
past, inward upon his own soul, onward to eternity
Let not fail then, each of cheer them in their
line of march, fail to pay tribute to the deserving
set of men the world Notes.-The Southern Soldiers.
Yours truly, ANTIFUSS AND FEATHERS