Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20

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troops are within hearing of the challenge of each
others sentirels The preliminary skrmishes have
taken place at Fairfax Court House, at Philppi Az
at Bethel Church. These skrmishes in themselves,
cannot go far towards deciding the issue of this con-
test but they valuable as indicating the relative
efficiency of the Troops on the side of the Confede
rate States or on the side of Abraham. The result
othese contests if the report of the recapture of Phil
ippi, given by Lynchburg paper be accurate, have
uniformly been satisfactory to and against them
The effect of this is to raise the morale-to strengthen
the confidence Of our troops and to weaken that of
theirs.
So far as we can learn four of our North Carolina
companies were held in reserve consequently only six
companies of the first Regiment n. c. volunteers
actually participated in the contest at Bethel Church
1t is impossible to doubt from the trophies secured by
our men, that they had the best of the battle and held
possession of the field. Being within short dstan e
Of Hampton, Newport News and Fortress Monroe,
and consequently very nearly to overwhelming bodies
of Federal forces our troops returned to Yorktown.
There will be more movements between the james
and York Rivers before long, certainly.
Pursuant to the Proclamation of the President endorsed
by the recommendation of the local authorities yes
terday, Thursday June 18th, was very generally OBJ
served as a day of humiliation and prayer Nearly
all of our Churches were opened for public service
and pretty generally attended During the day the
streets wore a look like what is usual for them to
present on Sunday. If there was any disturbance or
extra dissipation we did not see it.
The member of the first North Carolina Regiment who
was killed at Bethel Church, was named Wyatt for
mery Of Richmond, Va, where his body was carried
for interment. His mother lives in that city now
1t is said that a Mr.. Hyman was the only one severe
ly wounded. Upon examination, the accounts OF the
enemy's loss do not appear to be much exaggerated
1t will probably turn out to be all of three hundred
killed and wounded.
The Mayor of Montgomery Alabama, advises the farm
ers and gardeners in that ncghborhood to take their
surplus vegetables to the camp at Pensacola liberal
supply of vegetables being essential to the health OF
the troops
The Lynchburg Republican of Wednesday says that
large renforcements having been added to our forces
near PhiIppi, in Barbour County, Virginia. they ad
vanced upon the enemy retakng the place. routing
them and recapturing the guns taken from us on the
occasion of the surprise days SINCE This infor-
nation is rather indefinite and is only given for what
it is worth We could not pretend to vouch for it,
report appeared lately several of the Northern pa
pers to the effect that General johnson intended to
evacuate Harpers Ferry. His position has been so
strengthened and his numbers much reinforced that
we rather think he wont leave unless to advance
the Relay House land Washington City, by way of
the point of Rocks" 1t is even said that Governor
Hicks of Maryland has warned the Washington Gov
eminent of the danger menacing the Capitol from
MARYLAND The submissionists at Frederick call for
more force to keep down the secessionists there
Secession is gaining ground in the Maryland
Legislature.
Mr. Dayton processes that he detect no unfrendy
feeling in France towards the North Mr.. Dayton
is Mr.. Stewards minister to France. Cassus
M. Clay raves and threatens England if she looks
with any friendship favor upon the seeded States.
All the French ports have been declared open to the
import Of cotton and yarn.
Rev. j. NJ Sherwood late associate Editor fthe North
Carolina Presbyterian, having received and accepted
call from the Congregation at Fayetteville, of which
the late Rev. Adam Gchrist was pastor death,
he is forced to dissolve his connection with the Pres
byterian as associate Editor of that paper.
Two Companies of State Troops left this place yester
day afternoon for the rendezvous of their Regiment
1.-THE 3d) at Garysburg One is from Onslow County
and is under the command OF Captain M. L. F. Redd
the other is from Holly Shelter district in New
Hanover and is under the command of Captain David
Williams. Like all the Companies we have seen,
they look robust, healthy and willing for service.
Four thousand Confederate troops said to be sup
porting the batteries at Acquia Greek.
1t is not certain that COL Duryea was killed in the fight
at Bethel Church. The officer whose sword has been
captured with his name engraved upon it, is Major
Winthrop, not Col Wardrop, as first reported.
IMPORTANT FROM ST. LOUIs-MoRE RESERVATIONS
ST. LOUIS, June PA Santa Fe letter, received
here, says that Capt. Maury, of Virginia, Captain
Lindsay, of Mississippi Capt. Stephens of the Fifth
Infantry, and Major Sibley, of the Second Dragons
United States Army, have resigned. Col Grayson
and Major Reynolds will also resign.
The Arizona Times says that heavily armed trains
for the Federal forts have been seized by the Texan
Rangers.
The Fayetteville Observer of yesterday, has the follow
ing note from of the editors of that paper serving
with one of the Fayetteville companies who partici-
pated in the fight at Bethel Church
YORKTOWN, June IL, 1861.
hard days march and first battle yesterday, Is miles
below. 1906 of us. Enemy $500. Fought three
hours with artillery and small arms God be thanked,
we beat them badly, losing but one man. No Fay
ettcvile man hurt. +. M HALE.
General Theo II. Holmes, appointed Brigadier in the
service Of the State has received corresponding ap
pointment in the Confederate army, and been charged
with defence Of the lower Potomac and Rappabanock
The Lincolnites fear an attack on Washington from
the direction of the point Of Rocks.
The Paacnee steamer is said to have sunk in the
Potomac river, near Fort Washington. She had
been huled badly by the batteries at Acquia Greek
that they could not keep her afoat. Such is the
rumOr.
His ExceIency Governor Ellis, has recommended that
Col Hill, the commander of the North Carolina
traons be nromntnd TO the rank of Rrigadier and