Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-22

Embargo Against Blockade.
Editors Delta blockade must be met by embargo.
The and quasi OF nations against the Conede
rate States must be resisted by the latter the
terms war by up TO the hilt = and quasi war,
negative friendship exhibited IN the form OF none
cogntion of national existence, by non-lnercourse
and withholding of products. Thank God our people
can wage war up the hilt 10 the defense of al
tars and fresdes-pro ct focis On this score we
stand undivided power at the sacrliire OF much
blood after which all other sacrifices bcieg
quents, logical and determined They are foolish who
say that we will not resist the wagerS OF this un-
holy war to the death then they are indeed de-
mented who assert that will not hold back from
foreign market and destroy, if necessary, the pro-
ducts of country aye, that will cease to cultivate
the at staples until peace is made and our nationality
is acknowledged. We may lack sut1ciency OF the
m0cIrn weapons of warfare for big WARRIOR the mp
rising of the people in mass Int will forge pixies
and bowie knives, (e Roman sword and we can attach
the latter to doublebarree1 guns. with which our men
on horse and foot will hang the and TANKS OF he
invaders whether in the mountains valleys the rayiheS
or the swamps Let the hosts Of the invaders exceed IN
numbers aud caparson those of Aerxes and they will
melt away, in an invasion of our land lie the mlst8
before the sun. Who doubts it ?-he knows not OF
Mara hon and SalamS, OF tie history ct countries
whose people determined to be free
Controlling tie great agricultural products formlDg
the basis of considerable portion OF the commerce OF
the world we must act as rightly IN that duecton-
with as much wisdom and en"rgy-as we can and VIII
act in the armed delese he total deprivation OF the
cotton supply must insure rreparabe injury 10 the
commerce. navigation, and manufactures of the North,
and greatly damage th interests in Europe. Like
Samson we NAV be bound to the pillar but like him,
overwhelm our enemies by pulling the temple down
What mighty power the Confederate States possess !!
For great as their warke power is how much greater
is that derived FROM the supreme control OF those great
Southern pro lucts upon which are founded the super
structures of the commerce. manufactures and naVga
tion of America! The two powers, combined with Wis
dom Justice and moderation in their administration with
fidelity of engagements and with straightforward deal
ing make the position of the Confederate States mpeg
nabIe in the face of the world.
AS said before, embargo must be opposed to block
ade and even where the latter is raised, the former
must be maintained intact against every nation that re-
fuses recognition of our national existence.
believe this to be the universal sentiment OF our
people, at least of the great who at all hazards
and at any sacrifice determined upon resistance un-
til the invader driven hack and peace prevails within
our borders. So may it be. w. ID. Z.
| Bavou SarG August 7, 1861.
During the revolutionary war, when drafts made
from the militia recruit the continental army certain
captain gave liberty make their objection they had any
against going into service accordingly one OF them VINO
had an mpedment in his speech came forward and made
his bow.
81 can'G CO." answered the man. I" | st utter
stutter,' said the captain. You don't go there to
"Ah, b1t they IL put the guard and man may
go ha mile before say wh-wh who goes there
try with you. He challenge Snd you can fire. ..
Well bu-bubut may be taken and run thro before
cry qu-qu- quarter . -,
The plea prevailed and the captain laughing heartily
dismissed him.
A Roar from the Cage of Gen. Wool.
Cen Wool is out in very piteO1s eremade, published IN
the New Y0rk Rerdd in the shape OF letter to 8 DRAPER
Chairman of tie Union Defence Committee sets forth
the of Gen Wool connection with that Com
mttee magaes his services Shows how he received
the approval afterwards the reuke of Secretary Came
ron tells how Gen. Scott ordered him to return to Troy
for the recovery of y health known to be feeble Wien
al the time health perfect it has been since
and winds the long and gsrruous manifesto with the
following unmistakable bid for the Presidency:
To say the least Of it. it is treatment to him who
was one of the sound the toscin of alarm and
the people north the Border States the dangers wh
menaced from the South, atested in hundreds OF
my published letters with the that
the people were ready and would furnish any number
men and any amount of money to preserve the Union
When President elect threatened by Frgnlans tina
he should not be nauguraed at Washington the preserva
ton of Union being paramount object with me- ten
dered my services the extent of power and ability tc
assist in placing him, legally and constnutonay IN The
Presidential chair and at Washington for that pur
pose on the 4th of March.
In conclusions permit to ask is such loyalty and de
votion to country be spuned by this administration
feel assured that the people OF the North Will not sancoi
such onduct viii they abandon their best and de
voted friends. Your friend. JOHN =. WOOL.