Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-16

u. Gregorg's motion in the House of Commons
ve to the recognition of the Southern Confederacy,
~ been postponed for two weeks. In TIE House of
ro,ds Lord Woodhouse stated in reply to a question,
Ist Government recognized no right or obligation to
,+srere in the conflict unhappy commenced in Ameri-
a either automatically or otherwise.
The English papers continue to discuss American az
@ the entire London press, with the exception of the
Times sympathising with the Northern States and an
pang an early triumph for the Federal Government.
The Times fears determined conflicts if the North de-
rrrinos to enforce obedience.
Affairs at Warsaw remain unchanged. The Empire
Morocco has recognized the Kingdom of Italy
American vessels homeward bound are being insured
4 guineas, covering war risk.
LIVERPOOL, May 1st, 1861.
Sales of Cotton for the past three days reach 10000
ags, IL 900 of which were taken by spectators and
orters. Messrs. Hewitts circular reports advance
# 3D. since Friday-the market closing quiet but
steady Midding Orleans I'D.
Manchester advices are favorable.
Breadstuffg and Flour have declined cd. Wheat
oad steady. Corn dull.
Provisions closed steady.
ConsOIs closed at 81 ga 81 10.
illinois shares closed at "a per cent. discount Erie
aA.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 49, 1861.
Wpssrs. Galmatne & Son of the New York Cham
,rof Commerce, were in consultation with Secretary
rase on Friday last, about new loan.
Yesterday the Secretary invited offers for $4,000,
NM uDdsposed of under the act of February last
which does not restrict offers to par.
The T. S. Steamship Pawnee is now off this city close
Is wharyes with her portfolios open guns run out
WHEELING, Va, May II, 1861.
The Convention to form separate State West of the
regbanes meets here tomorrow, 18th 1t is expected
that thirty counties will be represented.
Two companies of U. S. troops have been mustered
into service at Wheeling by Major Oakes late of Texas.
The U. 5. government encourages the Union movement
IN this section of Virginia. Two thousand Maynard
rifles have been sent here for this purpose.
Hon. John s. Carlisle, the leading spirit of the Union
Movement is now here, closeted with prominent men,
Derrecting schedule of operations.
ST. LOUIS Mo-, May 18th 1861.
Gen. Frosts brigade Of Missouri militia surrendered
7conditiOnay on yesterday on demand of Capt Lyon,
commander of the U. S. forces in this city.
Capt Lyon marched to Camp Jackson with one
thousand volunteers, surrounded it and planted eight
Geld pieces on the adjoining eminences.
Just before the troops started for the city, and while
The State troops we're drawn up between two lines of
s. volunteers several rocks were thrown at the lat
Ter and few pistol shots fred by parties in the sur
rounding crowd which was composed of large num-
Der of citizens including many women.
One shot took effect in the leg of Capt. Blamowsky
aud as he fell he gave word to FIRE, which obeyed by
some two or three companies resulting in the death OF
some twenty persons, including two women and several
Children and badly wounding several others.
Large bodies of men thrOnging the streets. The
Democrat and Anzeiger Republican newspaper Offices
threatened by mob.
All gunshops in the city guarded by large bodies
Of armed police.
About two hundred policemen have been detailed tc
guard the Democrat and Anzeiger offices.
RICHMOND, Va, May 18th, 1861.
Received Wilmington, N. c., May l3-1O:45 P. NJ.
The Geographic reports of an insurrection in Ken
lucky are cOntradicted.
The Secretary of the Navy at Washington in reply
to Philadelphia house, asking the effect of the block
ae as to neutras and on cotton on board the shil
James YeO at Mobile, says that fifteen days are allow
anltrals from the time of the actual blockade
ALEXANDRIA, May 14th, 1861.
Received Wilmington, May l4-l1:50 A. M.
John 2, Kennedy, U. S. Senator from Maryland
has issued long appeal against secession.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. May 18th, 1861.
Another tragedy occurred here last night. Will
The Home Guards were marching through the street
they were followed by crowd who hissed and hoote
them. A boy discharged pistol in their rear, whe
Ie company fired upon the crowd. The whole column
YES thrown into confusion, breaking ranks and fire
down their own line as well as among the crowd on tn
sidewalks.
-Four soldiers and four citizens killed and man
wounded. Great excitement prevailed.
Gen Harvey issued proclamation expressing his RI
get at the state of things. He says the military uude
DIS command will only be used in the last extremit.
and hopes he will not be compelled to resort to mart'
law. Regulars only will be used to aid the local al
thorities, if necessary.
The surrender of Camp jackson caused great excit
ment in the Legislature.
The military Bill has passed both houses of Il
legislature.
The State treasuary has been removed also powd
Purchased by the State.
Citizens are enrolling themselves in home guards
obedience to a special call Of the Governor.
Gen. Frost's Brigade were released on parole, t
men taking an oath not to serve against the genel
government
Troops are stationed at the Pacific railroad depot
prevent the transportation of State troops,
Gov. Jackson has caused a span of the Usage Bird
to be destroyed.
HARPER's FERRY, May 18th.
Federal and Virginia troops are rapidly concentri
ing in this neighborhood. fight is anticipated
WHEELING, VA, May 18th.
This City has been wild with enthusiasm all day. Il
U.s. flag is flying from nearly all the principal bui
lg8. The Convention met at eleven o'clock. Aft
appointing committee on credentials the Convent
allOUrned till three O'Clock.