Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-28
RY TELEGRAPH.
FOR THE JOURNAL.
FROM PENSACOLA AND RICHMOND.

just arrived from Pensacola reports that the firing
both sides ceased last night at o'clock.
The Pensacola Navy Yard fred from Fort Pickens,
but put cut by the Confederates.
1t is reported that the Niagara is badly damaged ED
that guns made breach in baston Of Fort Pckens
The firing commenced from Fort Pickens the Confed
crate steamer lime and was replied to oy our
reported that two Confederates were killed and one
wounded.
1t is said that Gen. Bragg is well pleased with the days
work.
RICHMOND, Nov. 2sd. 1s61-P.M.
An official despatch from Pensacola on Friday night
states that the firing ceased both sides at O'Clock
that night in consequence of the darkness and RAIN
The casualties reported on our side are four killed and
ten wounded, mostly in Fort McRee.
The enemy's firing poor. Nothing has been heard
from Pensacola day.
Congress is not in session.
reported that Montgomery Gardner has been appoin
ted Brgadier General.
IsECoND DEsPATcH.]
From Pensacola
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 24th 1861.
dispatch, substantially Official from Pensacola dated
sides Friday gradually ceased at night COL Vepugue
slightly wounded in the Friday but CALAMITY
remained at his post commander of Fort Mckee. No
casualties on Saturday.
The Navy Yard is but little injured. The town of
rington was set on fire by the Federal shell.
RICHMoND, Va, Nov 24tb, 1861.
The following copy of the official despatch from Ev
ansye Pensacola dated Saturday night 23d inst
1.-THE bombardment has Just ceased 1t continued through
the day. very deliberately both sides. kept the
ships respectful distance and Fort McRee has not sui
paired. Col. vepugue is wounded in the by rag
men from she'll, but he maintains his post manuly in
~ he of Warrington is fire from hot shot.
The Navy Yard not much damaged There has not been
spirits Our main difficulty is to restrain them:
(signed) BRAXTON BRAGG"
There is nothing otherwise of interest in Richmond.
despatch received at acon Ca from Capt. G. A. Smith
at the battery, below Fort McRee states that his
hs FIRE for from @
the feet The Macon boys the most exposed points,
ar hold out well and will not retire.
FOURTH DEsPATcHl
Richmond, VA, Nov. Oath 1861, P. Ii.
There universal expression of praise proclaimed
for Gen. Bragg and his glorious forces Pensacola for
their prudent gallant and noble conduct on Friday and
Saturday last in defending lines and assaling the
mys posts ships from President to the Cabinet
gressmen heads of departments citizens and ali classes OF
people in all sections all are eloquent in praises of our no
bic commanders and our troops.
Congress met at II H. to-day. 1t is runored, tina, in
session of half hour resolutions
were offered and finally referred to the Judiciary and Mill
ary Committees. Nothing Of Importance from any quar-
ter.
MORE PRISONERS GOING SOUTH.
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. %, 1861.
Three hundred Federal prisoners have just passed tbs
office bound for some place in Dixie Land
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 25lh, 1851.
Daniel Hand, formerly merchant 10 Augusta and savan
nah but recently New York been brought here
and committed to jail, charged with reasonable conduct
| or ~ being a spy
[sECoND DISPATCH
There are many rumors sioat, among which is one thai
Lord Lyons has demanded the release and of Messr
Mason and Sis ell The demand refused and Lyons
asked for his passports.
have been unable to trace the rumor responsible
source.
MANASSAS VA, Nov 26.h, 1851.
The signs of the Federas the Confederate
| Indicate an engagement in day or two
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 26tb, 1861.
The Baltimore Sun of the 23d inst has been
here reports several Federal revie and sham battles
to accustom the Federa to action early to take place Ih
said sham battles of the highest degree credtable
discipline and the efficiency of the army.
MISSOURI FULLY IN THE CcNFEDERACY.
President Davis to-day sent Message TO the executiv
session of Congress, concerning the of Missouri
the act dss0ivng her union with the United States
acts rat ing the Constitution Of the Provisional govern
men and Convention between the Commissioners Of Mis
souri, and those of the Confederate States.
Congress unanimously ratified the Convention enteTe
into between H. Nj l. Hunter and the Commissioners 10
Missouri.
From Pensacola.
The following is an oicaFdispatch dated OBanonaville
near Pensacola, o'clock Monday (toda):
The enemy to be satisfed-does reopen FIRE
They have fired into hospital bat my sick had all bee
removed. Many hot shot, and innumerable shells,
thrown into the Navy Yard with comparatively littl
damage.
An official dispatch Of Sunday night says that both til
Federal ships had retired in crippled condition All tn
damage done to works have been repaired Our
ed are only slightly hurt and doing WELL
RICHMOND VA, Nov. Goth 1861.
An official dispatch has been received by the War De
partment, dated o Banonville, Monday ock, P NJ
which says that all continues quiet.
The enemy's ships al keeping at safe distance.
There is nothing interesting in Richmond this morning
to eleven o'clock.
FROM PENSACOLA
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 9th, 1861.
A message received from Gen. Bragg last night
which says that all is quiet Pensacola, enemy
vessels lying at safe distance and that he is ready
Major E. A. Banks has been ordered to relieve Major
Illus Hesser at Mobi e, and leayes here tomorrow
There is nothing of interest otherwise this morning.
From Columbus, Ky.
MEMPHIS Tenn, Nov. 23d, 1861.
General Pillow has telegraphed that he will hold Colun
bus, KY, against any force that the enemy bring
larger force of the right men near and at Fort Pi
come submit military sciplne and government
despatch from General Pillow announces that he h
raised the blockade the shipment south of produce
c stock, army supplies subsistence and forage.
Turning of the Confederate Gun Boat Tusca rora
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 24th, 1861
The gun boat Tuscorora burned the waters edg
/ fire is unknown The magazine was saved she
forward aft OF the locker exploded but nobody hur
u Capt. Huntington and crew are here.
From New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 23d, 1861.
Over twentyeght thousand troops reviewed toda
by Governor Moore Major General Lowell and Brigad
One regiment OF fourteen hundred composed of fire
eoored men 1t was the grandest affair eyer seen on h
- motto, I" We give and take no quarter"
~ ~ MOBILE Nov. "A, 1861
The Advertisers Pensacola correspondence of yeste
days date that the Steamer Time had escaped and
rived safely at Pensacola. Our loss up o'clock Satu
day evening, killed and II wounded At $3.50 coC
P. M the cannonading continued and presented spect
Gle truly magnificent. Several bombs exploded over Il
of Bragg and Gaddens staff no one was ipiure
Gen. Bragg was constantly greeted wherever he went.
Three batteries manned by The Louisiana Infantry,
handed by Capts. Wheat Butcher Valdez
distinguished themselves and Capt Van BenhuJsens
rne battery entitled to like distinction for their e
ID cheney.
One of the enemys Ships thor to have been bad
damaged yesterday, she is not firing to-day; and b
three of the frigates are in sight
Some old buildings have been burned by the enemy
shot, but the loss amounts to nothing. shot pass
Through hospital but injured no one as the 81
! had been removed. A number Of shells have fall
in Pickens, and it is believed with much effect. The er
' mys sand batteries playing the Navy Yard. Bi
Wilson's batteries are taking part in the fight.
= killed and wounded is Is.
The Dispatch the associated press this morning (Er