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

THE MAILs.-Mr. Bell, Postmaster at Warsaw, Dup
lin County, writes 1nder date of the 3Oth May that
" the Mail Agent this morning (3Oth ut carried the
Kenansvile, Richlands and Clinton packages of the
weekly Journal by and they came back the evening
train too late for Kenansvle The Richards package
will not reach that office until next Tuesday morning
Mr.. Switzerland, the Postmaster at Richards, writes
to complaining of the non-arriva of the Journal at
that Office. Two weeks before the thing occurred
Mr.. g. W. Murphy, at Moore's Greek, complains that
for some time past be does not get bis Daily Journal
news ia the Weekly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

VERDICT OF THE JURY.-We learn that the verdict
of the Coroners Jury the occasion of the inquest
held over the body Of Glenn Manard, that deceased
came to bis death by wounds inflicted by an axe,
club, or some other heavy weapon in the hands of
David Merrell, Barney Dority and Joseph T. Bird.
Glen Manard the free negro who went
out at the SAM time with Jas. Steel, a white man.
who was found murdered on the n E. River, above the
site of Hilton Bridge Cems body was subsequently
found with equally evident marks Of violence When
the inquest was held Steel no evidence had been
obtained sufficient to indicate the persons connected
with the murder The inquest over Glen held SUBJ
sequenty to that over Steel Merrel Dority and Bird
are under arrest
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

LET IT NOT BE FoRGoTTEN.-Th the poSNSSU uudred
letters is five cents for any distance under n'I miles G
miles in the Confederate States-oVer ooO ID Lei
cents In all cases the postage must be desR
tiers intended to be sent outside OF the VoStamp
States must have United States postaso fled. i,
bear in mind that no papers are forwarded in any
ton beyond the limits of the said ota'eS'
Kentucky and Missouri.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
Fiendish TRACE by Yankee Troops
South may Expect from the Invader"

Fiendish TRACE by Yankee Troops
South may Expect from the lnVaosis -
Under the heading of latest from Fortress MUD nr
the Baltimore South" of Wednesday al'efn00D' r
fishes the following Old Point
Great excitement has been prOductu a. ,oSprs Cd
Saturday last It appears that party Of sns
gone to gentlemans house near by anu .be design
young lady some sixteen years of age WIZ man CANT
to outrage her person. Her father, an ageu him and
to her assistance when these tendS se1'l with re-
threatened his life if he raised an alarm anu The
Volver pointed at his head, he was forced the per-
consummaion of their viainous purpose upon aprpoOn
son of his child Gen. Butler was YESTERDAY had not
engaged in examing into the case but the uOmOn
transpired when the steamer left Constant living
are being made to the officers there, by Seep
In the vicinity whose lands and dwellings nav Is7d
vaded by the government soldiers who steal T hckep
they fancy from their houses, and carry Oh w.
sheep and hogs, wherever they can fnd then'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
From the Richmond Dispatch.
Fight at Aqua Creek.
FREDERICKSBURG, June LIST. 1861.

FREDERICKSBURG, June LIST, 1861.
DEAR DISPATCH have just returned from our
batteries at Aqua Creek where witnessed the fights
of yesterday and to-day, between four or five u S.
steamers and our battery at the Greek.
On Thursday evening last four U. S. steamers, one
of them the "Anacosta" were seen lying off "Marv-
land Point, and brave boys anticipating brush,
prepared at once to give them a warm reception
On Friday morning, about 10 o'clock, the Ana
costa and three other steamers to get under
way, and approaching within two and half miles Of
the battery, opened fire it. Our boys promptly re-
sponded, and the fire continued for an hour and
halt between the steamers and battery, when Walkers
Flying Artillery; supported by the r. L. l. Blues,
Capt Wise, of your city, came up with a run from
Marlboro Point, and opened the steamers the fire
continuing for hour and half. During the engage
ment several men to fall on the steamers and
1t is generally believed that at least one of the vessels
was badly injured, as all of them withdrew from the
hight about O'Clock. During the engagement shot
from rifle piece on one of the steamers passed over
our battery, about 200 yards head aId fell two
miles In rear The men in the battery sustained no In.
ury the only damage done being the tearing to pieces
of the officers quarters by shell from the enemv's pun
To-day, about IL o'clock, the +" Anacosta,"a large
threemased steam propeller supposed to be the Pawnee
and four other vessels In sight, three of the steam
ers opening on our battery. The fight was continued
for six hours the vessels firing 500 shot at us without
DONG the slightest injury, Notwithstanding the fact
that the shell tell thick as bail around our battery and
one OF them passed through port hole and exploded in
our midst Our battery fred loo shots many of which
took effect on the vessels, of them carrying away
the nag OF the Anacosta and another cutting down the
mast of the large propeller The last shot fred was
from one OF Walkers rifle pieces which ricochetted and
struck the large steamer just above the water lne i'm
medatey after which the feet got under and moved
of, probably to repair damages
During the fight our were as cool as iceberes
every one exhibiting bravery and determination that
would have done credit to veteran soldiers.
During the two days fight none of our men were
killed. and only one of them slightly inured-not enough
to prevent his taking part in the fight. Should the
enemy attempt to effect landing at the Greek hereafter
you viii then learn with certainty that somebody has
been hurt RICHMOND.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

The steamer Northern Light. from Aspinwal, arrived
at New York on the LIST inst, with million in gold.
If we were privateer, with six horse steam-power
in our hold, and ten heavy Dahlgrens on our deck,
would pay for ourselves shortly
General Harvey has been removed from the command
of the forces at st. Louis. A man named Lyon
takes his place.
California will not be represented in Lncolns special
Congress, the Legislature having failed to call spe-
cal election for Congress General johnson, late
commanding the Pacific Division of the u S. Army
and DR.. Gould, of Fort Humboldt, will Join the ar
my of the Confederate States
There are said to be only four thousand Confederate
troops at Yorktown but this does not of course
include all the troops guarding the York River ap-
preach to Richmond. There of course forces at
West Point the terminus of the Richmond and York
River Railroad.
The Superior Court for Rowan County, held its session
last week. Among the cases before it was that oil
Oscar, a slave tried for attempted rape upon Mrs
Bryant, of Concord. This taken up on
Wednesday, and occupied the attention of the Court
the balance of the week. At one o'clock on Mon
day. the jury returned verdict of not guilty still
later the mob forced the doors of the prison, took
out the man Oscar and hung him. This case bad
been before the Courts for several terms having been
removed from Cabarrus to Rowan. Oscar was once
convicted, but the Supreme Court, on an appeal,
granted new trial. The disagreement of the jury,
which on this trial resulted in an acquittal, arose
from some doubt as to whether the identity of the
defendant with the person making the felonous at
tempt was fully proved on evidence. Tine crowd
considered it proved to their satisfaction suppose.
It is exceedingly difficult to ascertain the position or
numbers of the forces Of the Lincoln, Confederate
armies Ihe army movements of the Southern Gov
ernment are kept quiet and not allowed to be tele-
graphed, while our want Of communication with the
North throws upon sumse ard speculation as to
their movements. We find the following in an ex-
change. We give it for what it is worth
FEDERAL TROOPS IN TIE FIELD-H estimated that the
forca of Federal troops in service at the different
points, which may he considered Of war; amounts to
about 95 600, and this does not include the the
rious camps, whose location is not yet decided upon
This force is stationed and commanded as follows:
Location. Commander No. of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

PAPERS THE STATE PLEASE CoPY."-We have
not learned much in reference to the mode adopted by
the several officers to the State fol procuring the publ
cation Of advertisements of official character and
athOugh we have enquired, we have rot been advised
whether the many notices published in the Raleigh pa
per TO the bottom of which is appended Papers of the
State please copy, paying advertisements dead
heads. Can our Raleigh contemporaries inform us on
this subject for we do not wish to appear singular If
is customary dead head the State and charge private
individuals, would IKE to learn upon what ground
the discrimination is made
We copy the above from the Charlotte Bulletin We
had intended to make similar enquiry ourselves but as
have it already at hand see no use in wasting
time. Will the Raleigh papers answer?
ga We have this morning received the foil owing
letter with accompanying extract taken from the news
columns of the New York World of the 10th May,
1861. We publish them, merely remarking that the
whole thing surprises us by its mildness as compared
with the usual tone of things in New York.
N. Y. May 2lst 1861
Dear SIR The following encroachment on free speech
and evidence of the reign of terror 10 this city deserves
exposure take this liberty of sending it to you for
that purpose -
From the N. Y. World, May 18TH 1861.
EXCITING TINES AT THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
At the regular meeting of the Academy of Medicine
last evening, DR.. Alexander in the chair previous to
the reading OF the minutes Dr. OSter and objected
to the reading of the minutes by the secretary, DR..
Thomas. He said he had satisfactory evidence in his
possession that DIR. Thomas was sympathizer with
traitors and rebels and he could not sit in the room and
hear him read the minutes take any part the
ceedngs of this association Two of their members were
now in the field giving their services and ready to give
their lives necessary in defense of their country and
it would be wrong to allow person sympathsing with
secessonism to occupy prominent position in the So
ciety.
Upon this long and excited discussion arose. 1t
suggested that better way to deal with Dr. Thomas
would be to make formal charges against him, and if,
after fair examination they proved true to request his
resignation of his position as secretary Dr. Thomas
desired to make explanation but his friends objected
that it was not fitting for him to make any statement
when no charge had been brought against him in pro-
per manner The discussion continued until 10 o'clock
when the meeting broke up amid much excitement,
without coming to any CONCLUSION without the transac
ton OF any business and without the reading of the
minutes by DIR. Thomas
DR.. Thomas is professor in the New York Medical
University and is stated to be native of So Carolina
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

Col Cash's regiment of South Carolina troops passed
through this place yesterday afternoon. They a
very determined looking body of men, with full ranks,
we'll drilled, having been 9uvripg in camp for two
months They say very little, but evidently "spoil-
ing for fight - and will make desperate one. We
believe they go to Richmond. The Regiment is from
the Pee Dee District and had been encamped ~at
Florence.
We saw of their homemade bowe-knives that
we rather think will be ugly affairs at close quarters
They keep them sharp
Among the distinguished passengers by the train, we
noticed MIR tmminger Secretary of the Treasury and
Mr.. Mallory Of the Navy, their way to Richmond.
Both gentlemen scented to be in the enjoyment Of good
health but worn and atigued with travel Fortunate
ly for them it Sunday, and the usual enthusiasm of
the assemblage at the Depot far depressed to
dispense with any speech or call for any.
Among those going on with the regime Mt, as aid
to Col Cash, noticed W. S. Mullens ESQ, OF Marion
District-Daity Journal Sd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
The Election on Saturday Last.

There 9O8 votes polled for Delegate to the Con
vention TO fill the vacancy occasoned by the resigna
tion Of R. Ell. Cowan, Esq, on Saturday last. The re-
turns are all in, except that of the German Volun.
teers, which cannot alter the result John L. Homes
ESQ., received 57l, and George Davis Esq, 337 votes
1t due to Mr. Davis to state that he had previously
published card distinctly declining to be considered
candidate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

MILITARY FUNERAL-Ye Yesterday afternoon the two
Military Companies from Bladen with detachments from
other volunteer corps stationed here accompanied the
remains of Mr.. Shipman, late member OF the Baden
Light Infantry, to the Railroad depot on their way to
Baden for interment We learn that the deceased was
generous noble hearted man. and had efficient SER
vice in the Mexican war. He was about 80 years OF
age-D dilu Journal 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
The I'm minencv of the struggle

Ia all human probability this present week will wit
ness most severely contested engagement at Manassas
junction. AS noticed elsewhere, the more advanced
pckts of the two armies almost hail each other
they walk their rounds stand on guard Their scout
ing parties have and fought the county seat of
Fairfax county, some IS miles from Alexandria and II
miles from the Junction. Who may eventually be at
the head of the Lnconte troops on this line might be
difficult to say They may have good fighters, but
taking out Scott they have Generals-no heads to
compare with Lee, or Beauregard, Bonham or John
son, the latter being in command at Harpers Ferry.
Upon the result Of this conflict great moral effects
may depend, and these will soon assume the form of
physical demonstrations. Who supposes for moment
that the fire of resistance in Maryland is Dead although
the fame be smothered for time Who doubts thata
rout at Manassas Junction would be followed by
pul su on some line into Maryland, and that by up
rising of desperate, betrayed and insulted people
When the fight does come, we think it will be des-
perate hand to hand contest. We know how the South
ern troops have chafed at their forced nacton and
know the desperate spirit by which they are animated
They will not give an inch-they would not stop the
work of slaughter to share in the plumber of imperial
treasury.
There are no more deadly enemies than brave men
who have been forced to dissemble their feelings for
time or at least to submit to what they could neither
prevent resent The people of Maryland, thousands
of them are thus enemies to the Lincoln despotism and
thus ready at the first opportunity to start forward
in the race for vengeance and Independence
Neither Jefferson Davis Abe Lincoln bt sup
posed to be ignorant of this state Of things nsensble
tie Importance to be attached to it, ard thus it is
that with all the confidence expressed by the peaceful
bulles of the NeC York Tribune aud Courier and En-
q~irer, there is really good deal Of socude expressed
and felt in well informed official quarters connected with
the Washington G 27ernment.
The Tribune calls for the imposition OF "a fine upon
the city Of Alexandria, for what it calls the murder "
of Ellis worth 1t that the verdict of Alexan
dra Jury of Inquest that jackson came to his
death at the hands of United States soldiers while
defending his own property in his own house." There
fore does the Tribune assuming the killing of Ellis
worth 10 have been murder, also the completely
Of the Whole community in that murder" The Tribune
says Let the barbarans us of the South be taught
that we the Lncolnites in earnest ;; and forth
and Has Greey yet found out whether the South
is in earnest?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

BGr We are requested by Brig. Genl Holmes to
state that he has been ordered to Richmond and will
necessarily be absent until further notice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
FAIRFAx G. Fl ,Tune /

vi OdluIudy ldSG
FAIRFAX c. I'll June |.
At early hour this morning village was thrown
into great excitement by the arrival of Federal troops
the firing of guns, and the yels of the enemy.
Being an invalid, and consequently not eye wit
to the scene only give you such facts
repeated 10 me by others.
Unexpectedly company of regular Cavalry well
armed and mounted, and headed by traitor, dashed
through the principal streets, yelling like madmen, and
firing their pistols right and left as they sped along
Captain Mari, of the Warrenton Rifles, whose COM
town, on hearing the firing, out to ascertain the
cause, when he shot down and killed. This fact
threw the Rifles into temporary confusion, the first
Lieutenant being absent in the meantime, the United
States Cavalry again charged through the town. firing
and yelling EX-GOv. Smith, who was temporarily
here, FASTENED over to the camp OF the Rifles and raj
lying them, proceeding to meet the enemy, when
Col. Yuell appeared and took command. The Caval-
ry, in the meantime, came dashng through the town
for the third tme when well directed voley emptied
umber of saddles, and caused the hireing soldiers
HeSsians speedily possible, and besides killing five
of them, and capturing six or eight fine horses took
eight or ten prisoners, three of whom carried to
Manassas Junction for safe keeping.
A friend, who heard the firing, and saw the retreat
of the valiant cavalry says there rot less than
fifteen or twenty-five horses scampering the fields
minus their riders and another informs that he has
seen fUe dead bodies of cavalry men.
In the skirmish which took place. our only loss was
that of Capt Mari, than whom a more brave soldier
or gallant gentleman, lived died and he was no
doubt killed by accidental shot. Another of our
men was slightly wounded Let US be thankful that
the God OF Battles is with US, and relying upon His
providence, and the business of our cause am sure we
shall eventually triumph over enemies. VIRGINIA.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

SAVE Your SEED Planters and gardeners n1 FROM
rely as heretofore, getting their garden osreu
the Northern States. We advise them to Ds com
saving good supply of all kinds, as they VIII t6pv vi
ripe-Plant late crop of Irish potatoes vcur b
make seed potatoes, if nothing more LOOK "
terest in time
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

RULING POWERS The press, the pulpit, and petit
coats-the three ruling powers of the day. The first
spreads knowledge the second spreads morals and the
last spreads Considerably"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

The Forty Annual Convention of the Protestant Ennis
copai Church in the Diocese of North Carolina
be held In Christ Church. New Berne third Wednes
day in May but the meeting of which postponed win
be held in Grace Church, Morganton the second
nesday in july 1861 being the tenth day of that month
THOMAS ATKINSON
Bishop Of the Diocese Of North Carolina
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

RESOLVED That the thanks of this Committee are tender
ed to Isaac Wright Esq of the County of Baden, for his
liberal donation OF sOO for disbursement by this commit
man and approving most thoroughly the patriotic sent
mens embodied In the communication of Mr. Wright the
the neHspapera of Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
Mr. L. WriSht's Letter.

Several important errors having occurred in the
printed letter OF Isaac Wright Esq, we re publish it
in correct form. We do so in justice to Mr. Wright,
and respectfully request the papers that have may
copy the letter. to repubish make the corrections
from todays issue.
For the journal.
Mr.. EDIToR Pleas publish the accompanying letter and
resolution, and oblge, S. D. WALLACE,
June lst. Sec'y Committee of Safety.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
BLADEN COUNTY, N. c., May 2sth, 1

JOHN DAWSON, ESQ.,, Mayor of Wilmington
Dear Sir IL herewith enclose check the Bank OF
Wilmington for four hundred dollars to aid in the prosecu
tion of war which, in my Judgment is scarcely more
righteous than it's issue will be glorious With bending
under the weight of than eighty winters govern
men could be long oppressive tyranicabut with the
rising generation it far derenhers is the rising but
mine the setting sun.
Within the bounds of this Confederacy we have eve
~ element of national greatnesevery promise of social
elevation and moral grandeur.
In the present uprising of patriotic men, at the first
to arms recognize the devotion sedenal and selfsk
fee of revolutionary era; and have only add, that
whatever of credit my name can secure need
ed will be placed at the service of our Satenot grudg
1ngy, but with all the alacrty ard devotion becoming
righteous cause. With great respect,
Tam your obedient servant,
T. WRIGHT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
The Fairfax Fight.

A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch gives the
following account of the fight at Fairfax Court House
on Saturday last
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5,

We learn from the Charlotte Democrat that two new
Volunteer Companies passed through that town last
week. for the camp of instruction near Weldon. One
of these companies is from Union and the other from
Cleaveland County. The Union Company is COM
manded by VIM. McRae, formerly of WilmiDgtC7.
Ez-Governors Pratt and Lowe, of Maryland, have
been arrested by Lincons army on the charge of
treason. Ex-Governor Pratt has been carried to
Washington These gentlemen are suspected of the
treasonous viainy Of thinking their souls their own
The Garibaldi Guards at New York on the first In
slant, threw down their muskets and demanded rifles
Two of them were shot, when they agreed to take
muskets. The organand-monke business must be
depressed when these gallant countrymen of Punch-
nello took to arms.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-21

Exceeding one square. or twelve lines, will
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