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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18
The Telegra phic NeWs.-The Latest.


We wish to make explanation in regard to the
mode in which the main portion of the Geographic news
received by the Southern papers is obtained.
Mr.. Pritchard, the head of the present Southern
ISOLATED press arrangement makes his headquarters in
Richmond, and what occurs in Virginia he teegraphs
to all other points. All Geographic from beyond
the Confederate States also that from the South
to Mr. Prchard himself the Southern lines An in
tegent agent of the press stationed at Louisville Ken
lucky keeps posted the from all parts of the
United States. This news is sent from Louisville to
New Orleans thence to Mobile, thence to Montgomery
thence to Augusta, thence to Wilmington Charleston
and other points.
Receiving telegraph both ways 0rom Richmond and
Augusa) the papers Of the two Carolnas are really so
situated to be enabled to publish all the news at the
earliest possible moment.
All the Geographic news from all parts accessible by
telegraph, is received here and published frequently
twelve hours in advance of its appearance in the Rich
mond and Petersburg papers. Will of our North
Carolina exchanges be good enough to mention this fact?
The LINCoLNITE CONGRESS seems determined to out
Lincoln Lincoln himself He only asked for four hun
dred thousand The House of Representatives has
voted to raise flee hundred thousand men, and to pledge
all creation and sell their old shirts to get five hundred
millions of money.
Among the Australian gold dggers when fellow
took crowd into bar-room and called for drinks all
round they used to say be shouted to the amount of so
much money. One fellow is reported to have shouted
fifteen hundred dollars OF champagne. He was soon
stuck up" meaning strapped" 1t seems to that
our Lnoonle brethren shouting very oud-so loud
that heu will soon be stuck up.
RUMoRs, ETc.-In the present state of the public
mind and in view of the universal demand for news we
are bound TO receive accounts by telegraph and by
other channels which further examination does not verify
We all know how these things get up without any in
ention to deceive We need only refer to some reports
whichobtained currency here Sunday as an ustra-
tion.
Another remarkable thing is the very different color
ing given to events by the medium through which they
are vie wed One account of a collision makes it great
Southern victory while another makes quite the
We must take things with all due allowance. Thus
there is no doubt that there has been pretty sharp
fighting in Western Virginia and that the Federalists un
der Mcclellan expected to surround detachment of the
Confederate army and compel it to surrender but it is
also pretty certain that they did not succeed This
about all that we be Of All the rest is vague.
The main southern camp at Laurel Hill hasd rot been
taken nor even attacked at the latest dates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

The NEW YORK TINES Washington correspondent
says that Hon. Charles Henry Foster of North Caro-
na was duly elected on the 18th of June last to repre-
sent the LIST District of North Carolina and has arrived
with his certificate Of election. Mr. Foster received all
the votes cast at the polls in his district"
Hon. Charles Henry Foster is the sneaking abolition
scoundrel who was elected to be hung spy and
traitor by the people of MurfreeSboro, N. c., but
whose miserable life was begged off on account of the
relations of the family upon one of whose members he
had succeeded in foisting himself as husband.
These abolition editors and correspondents talk about
maintaining the law and the constitution, and yet know
nothing of either It evident this correspondent did
not bear in mind that the LIST article of the constitution
fourth section first paragraph reads thus The times
places and manner of holding elections for Senators and
Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by
the Legislature thereof the Congress may at any time
by law make alter such regulations except to the
places of choosing senator's" The legislature of North
Carolina has prescribed the first Thursday in August
the day for holding elections for representatives. and
neither the day nor the mode and manner of holding
such elections has been altered in any way by any act
of the Federal Congress- so that even if North Caroline
still adhered to the Lincoln Government, the Hon
Henry Foster could not have the shadow the semblance
the remotest excuse for an election.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18
G. J. MCREE, soorotor;oe
r. B. WooD, 0o0'e'"i'o 0'

We have received the 70 llowirg circular, with re
quest to lay it before readers. We comply with the
request mainly because of knowledge Of the gallant
young gentleman making it, who is a son Of John A.
Averitt, ESQ., formerly of Onslow, but citizen Of
Godsboro'
RoMNEY VIRGINIA, July 9th, 1861.
MEssRs. EDITORS You will do me the favor to
give this as much publicity as possible.
Col. A. W. Mcdonald is organizing Regiment OF
Cavalry, independent and subject to the control only OF
himself Knowing that there are many gentlemen in
the Confederacy who would be pleased to join com
mand like this, take this method of informing you all
that here you get active service and have
opportunity to distinguish yourselves. If any compa-
MES are organizing and have arms and can get them
from their States be certain to do So with all the
essary outfit. Private individuals must come well
armed as possible Persons having money can pur-
chase the best of horses and after the war take them
home with them*
Very Respectfully,
JOHN A. AVIRETT, ir.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18
Desperate NeerO.-Two Guards Slain.

We learn that about eleven o'clock last night most
atrocious outrage was committed in the North Eastern
part of town, north of the Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad whereby two members of the Town Guard,
named George W. Duval and John Donahoe, were
almost instantly killed by desperate runaway negro,
known as Bill Wanet."
1t would seem that the fellow has been runaway for
some three years. having been purchased about that
time by DR.. T. B. Carr, to whom he now belongs
There being reason to suppose that he harbored by
a negro woman belonging to Alfred Martini Esq, occu-
plying q small house kitchen in the part of town al
ready referred to- three of the guard went there last night
for the purpose of arrestng him. The three were IT,
W. DuVaI, John Donahoe and Nicholas Carr. Carr
knocked at the door, when the negro jumped out of the
window in his night clothes and the three took after
him, Donahoe and Duval somewhat ahead. After
jumping over fence into patch he was stopped
by another fence over which he could not jump, thus
enabling the guard to get up with him. When they
attempted to arrest him. he turned cutting ercey with
q knife, killing Donahoe instantly and wounding DuVal
so severely that he also died almost instantly Donahoe
was stabbed twice in the right side and Duva twice in
the left.
Carr coming up knocked the negro down twice with
his club when the fellow cnched in upon him cutting
away, but fortunately only through CarrS clothes in
the tusse they both got down and Carr having lost his
club could not hope to hold on to desperate and pow
erfu fellow armed the negro was, so that the latter
got away He must bear the marks Of the severe blows
he got twice from Carrs club, and from Duvals
He must be still lurking about and no doubt will be
promptly arrested. DR. Carr has outlawed him, and it
may as well be understood at that any person,
slave free, who may knowingly conceal or harbor
Bill Wanet," will be apt to snare his fate.
Mr. Duval was about 45 years old, and leaves wife
and three children.
Mr.. Donahoe was 80 years old, and leaves wife and
one child, (adopted)
Mr. Gaford, Chief of Police, was on the ground as
soon after the affair as he could receive information OF
it, and made thorough search of the neghborhood but
without finding any trace of the murderer The woman
inhabitng the kitchen out of which he issued
rested and lodged in the Guard House. about midnight
His Honor, the Mayor, offers reward of $500 fol
the apprehension of the negro.
Daily Journal 18th INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18
Public Meeting.

Pursuant to the call of His Honor, the Mayor,
public meeting othe citizens of Wilmington was held
in the Town Hall, Monday, July 18th, 1861, at 4
o'clock p. IN.
On motion, the meeting was organized by calling Jno.
Dawson, Esq, TO the chair, and requesting G. J. Nc
Rec and R. B. Wood to act as secretaries.
The chairman having explained the object of the
meeting, which to pay proper tribute of respect
to the memory of Hon. John W. Ellis, late Governor
of North Carolina, on motion, committee of five was
appointed by the chair to prepare business for the
sideration of the meeting.
The following gentlemen appointed to constitute
that committee James Fulton, Robert Strange, P. K.
Dickinson, COL John McRae and n n. Nixon
After consultation the committee through their chair
man. Mr. Fulton submitted the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS We have received the painful intelligence that
His Fxcellency, John W. Ellis late Governor of North
Carolina, is more and whereas we the people of the
Town of Wilmington, desire to place record high
probation of the character of the man. less than
spect for the high Office which he worthy and patriot
cally filed, be it therefore
ReSoued That deplore the death of Governor Ellis
great public calamity affecting alike North Carolina as
State, and the Confederacy pc ope, and that will
and treasure his memory that of pure patriot
able statesman who the emergency and met it be-
came the Governor of sovereign Sateas that of
son of North Carolina who, every position in which he
has been placed has earned and received the confidence
his citizens however differing from him in opinion
and whose record will fill of the brightest pages
history.
Resooed That all public officers and all persons in the
employ the town. be requested to the usual badge
mourning for thirty days.
ReSoued, That we recommend that the Confederate
Flag be displayed Tomorrow Tuesday) at hafmast OF
the shipping harbor and from the public buildings
town.
Resoued That without obtrudng upon the sacrednes
private grief would yet offer the expressions of
cere and respectful sympathy with the bereaved family
Governor Ellis.
Resoued That the Chairman and Secretaries be request
ed to forward copy of these proceedings to the family
the deceased, ard that the same be published.
| On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN DAWSON, Chm
r. B. WOOD {
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

~WEAPoNs.-Since the commencement of hostilities.
and the consequent difficulty if not impossbiIity of
getting arms from the North we have seen some very
serVceabe blades made by own workmen here both
Bowies and Swords. They were excellent in temper,
made of the best of STEEL and not at all deficient in
hnish They were, in fact far superior to the tools
made in New England, to sell to the South, and with
which to sell the South also.
We have no doubt but that good guns, rifles bayo-
nets and other and equipments can be advanta-
geousy made among US, indeed they already made
in some locations outside IF the great public armores
We have Southern made rifles, shoguns, pistols
swords Knives revovers, etc. but we do not recolect
to have the first bayonet of domestic production for
do not of course class Harpers Ferry made weapons
as domestic.
We cast plenty of soldd shot at nearly any good
foundry. Hollow shot and shell are different things,
since there is liability that one side may be heavier
than the other. The cavity may not be exactly in the
centre and this of course, will unbaance the proectie
and defect it from direct course. However shells of
the very best quality being cast at military oundres
like the Tradegar works. and no doubt all our skilul
workmen getting to cast them with accuracy, 1t
requires experience, we should think.
Sulphur is the main thing, for saltpetre be got
out of hundreds of caves. About II per cent of pow
der consists of sulphur, and we do not know of any
native sulphur within the limits of the Confederacy
of the former United States 1t is found in this State
in combination with lion, copper, and perhaps other
metals the suphuret of iron being known iron pyrtes
Sulphur be made from this as found in the mine
raj region on Deep River but inclined to think
from what we have heard from others whose chemical
knowledge qualified them to give an opinion, that the
process would be very expensive. For ourselves, we
do not pretend to know hat the process ought tc
be.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

IT WOULD SEEM that the attention of Unce Abraham s
cruisers has been directed to coast during
week, they have been seen thick hops and
pleasant as mosquitoes.
We mentioned on Saturday, the appearance of large
steamer off the western BAR and we learn that on Sat
urday steamer, supposed to be vessel, anchored
some distance from the beach, north of Confederate
Point.
1t would seem also, that on Saturday afternoon, a
small vessel empty, attracted the regards of one
more of the cruisers, when opposite point of the
coast about half way between Lockwood's Folly Inlet
and Shalotte Inlet. The of the schooner
capped in their boat and came ashore. The schooner
was burned supposed by the Lncolntes, out of spite.
We believe the little vessel was named the Martha Ann
under the command Of captain Styron.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

NEW HANOVER CoUNTY-Our readers are aware
that oE good and sufficient reasons fully set forth
in his card already published in this paper, Hon.
VIM S. Ashe has resigned his seat in the Convention
as one OF the delegates from New Hanover. As the
election first Thursday in August) is close at hand
being only two weeks, beg to call attention to this
matter so that some fit person may be cenered upon
fill the vacancy occasoned by the resignation of Mr.
Ashe,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

A patriotic planter, who holds a large interest on
Ediso Island, but is temporarily sojourning in
Athens, Ca. writes to his factors, W. NJ. Lawton &
Co.. concerning the Confederate loan Please put me
down for three-tourths of my CROP"
few more examples of this sort, and South Carroll
ma can take rank with larger and populous States
in contributions to TIE common befence.
Charleston Courier.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

BLADEN CouNTY-THE CoNvENT1oN.-We under
stand that T. j. JONES' ESQ., is candidate for the Con-
vention from Baden County, to fill the vacancy occas-
Toned by the resignation of T. D. Mcdowell, Esq. Mr..
Jones all right on the Southern question: and so far
he has no opposition and in all probability will have
none.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

Our COMMUNITY will be pleased to see that the re-
ported capture of two thousand Southerners at Rich
Mountain, in Randolph County, Virginia, has dwndled
down, even according to McClellans own account to
the dslodgement of one regiment by five regiments.
This is no doubt the latest and most authentic version
n the affair
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR.-If the mere question
of volunteering enlistment stands in the way-i the
appointment instead of the election of officers forms an
impeachment to the getting up of any required number
of troops from the State we feel confident that these
obstacles need longer nterpose any nsuperabe bar
rer. Any volunteer regiment for the tcar, will be &C
cepted by President Davis, and the companies to
pose such regiment will be accepted by the State and
then, all the company officers having been chosen by the
companies the field officers will be chosen by the regi-
ment, precisely in the twelve months volunteer force
The term of service is the only difference
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

PRoMoTED.-We learn that Mr.. JAS Hagarty, pr-
vate In the Cape Fear Rifemen, now Company F, Third
Regiment State Troops has been promoted to the post
OF Sergeant Major Of that Regiment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

HAVE WE SPIES AMONG Us?-We ask this ques-
ton as we have heard others ask it, because of the
markabe coincidence in time between the appearance
of Linconte blockading steamers off bars and the
occurrence of an event well known to people on the
river 'front.' If there be not spies among US, and the
Lincoaite government be not kept posted by them in
regard to everything done and said here then we and
all of us are awfully mistaken.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

AN ELECTION was held on Saturday last for Colonel,
Lieutenant Colonel and Major Of the 9th Regiment N
c. Volunteers. We give below the vote OF each camp
as they have been officially reported 1t requires ma
iorty of all the votes polled to elect 1t appears from
the returns that there has been choice for Major
neither candidate receiving majority:
FOR COLONEL EIGHTH REGIMENT.
Jas. D Radclif. ]. L. CantWell.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18
Very Respectfully,
JOHN A. AVIRETT, ir.

For information as to the locality of the Command
apply to the War Department at Richmond, Virginia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

CAPTAIN JAMES A. WRIGHr's COMPANY of State
Troops, belonging to the First Regiment under COM
mand of Col. Stokes paraded this morning with music
etc.
The company is now full and leaves tomorrow, we
believe for Warrenon, where the regiment is encamped
They progressing handsomely with their drill and
will be all ready to give good account of themselves.
Da1Lu Journal l5h INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

HANDSOME PREsENT.-We learn that Col ~ va State
K. McRAE, of the Fifth Regiment of n. u ~ Dr..
troops, has been presented with noble charger bnt
Wiley Eppes, patriotic citzsn of Halifax ah.t the
son of the old North State. We understand It' al
horse is magnificent specimen of his race ~ es
appropriate present to of the bravest ana mOs
liant sons of North Misunderstanding EIP'sS''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18

THE CRoPs.-From all sections of the South there
the most cheering reports in regard to the crops of
all kinds. Wheat and the other small grains pretty
much all made and is 50 far advanced and general
ly promising leave little doubt of an abundant
yield of that Also Owing to the blockade, the conse
quent low price and difficulty of sale, the crop of Naval
Stores is very small and most of the labor heretofore
devoted to its production has been turned to food
crops The amount of cotton planted is probably one
fourth less than last year. A gentleman from South
Carolina with excellent means of obtaining informa-
ton well of observing for himself informs that
the area of cotton planted in that State this year
about oneh, or twenty per cent less than last year
In Alabama Mississippi, Louisiana and portions of
Georgia. Florida and Arkansas the change is de-
ciGed, especially in the three first named States which
had previously been depending very largely upon pur-
chasing their food from the Northwest. There the
change from cotton to will amount to full third
of the whole area planted. When we say corn, we
mean generally something to eat.
The stand and showing for cotton is generally good,
but cannot under almost any circumstances exceed three
millions of bales. When, after long FAST the world
gets hold of this supply it will pay much full
CROP and the Southern States will perorce have kept at
home the money they have been paying to the North.
Cotton has the great advantage most other pro-
ducts, that it will keep.
When peace does come, then will trade spring for
ward. Our most marketable crops will be on hand,
or ready for immediate sale at high prices,
while their sae the long prevalence of the cash SYSTEM
the baroness of the markets in the way of goods, will
give vast impetus to Legitimate business, which may
well be brisk without danger of overtrading. We trust
that the lessons Of this present struggle may not all be
lost upon US, but that we will endeavour permanently
to establish among ourselves those multiplied forms Of
manufacturing industry which will make us independent
of blockade, and develope that direct maritime enter
prise that will prove to enemies that the sea is
element upon which two can operate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-18
II

FOR LIEUTENANT COLONEL.
O. P. Meares. Robt. TAFT. .
The national Republican., 1861-07-24

UTAH.-Our latest advices from Utah are
dated the 18th Of June. Great preparations
were at that time on foot in Great Salt Lake
City for the celebration Of the National Ami.
versary, on the fourth of July. There was to
be grand procession, In which the various
trades were 70 be represented, with speeches
and orations, 10 be followed by ball at night.
The Territory seemed likely soon to be entirely
left without any Government officers, and the
Mormorns were beginning to wonder how they
were to be governed. Col. Davis, the Superin.
tendept of Indian Affairs, had left for his home
in Missouri, accompanied By his clerk, and It
was expected that the acting Governor would
soon also leave, whether successor was ap-
pointed or not. In this contingency Il is con.
sidered probable that the Mormorns will fall
back upon their old ides Of Provisional Gov.
ernment, with Brigham Young at the head.
Emigration from the East to California con.
inusd 70 pass through Great Salt Lake City.
FRox FoRr PlckESs.--Tbs United States
steam transport City Of Ner York, Capt.
Martin, arrived at New York on Sunday from
Fort Pickens Nothing Of any Importance had
occurred since our last advices. The Wilson
Zouaves were building sand batteries on Santa
Rosa Island. They were in good health and all
were well at the Fort. The City Of NeU York
Or1n30 the m1lU ITUu tuc " ulttu ctStou VCoocsb
at Fort Pickens. The gun.boat Huntsuitte left
for Mobile Bar on the 18th inst, on blockading
service. The CITY Of NeU Fork left ct Fort
Pickeus the United States ships Nis1sstppi,
Wvaadolte, storsship Release, and the transports
Tander6tli, to leave for Tortugas on the 18th,
and State Of Georgia, discharging. a- + ,
The brig Cuba, lately prize to the rebel
privateef Sumter, but which was recaptured
from her prize crew, arrived at New York on
Sunday, bringing the three remaining pirates,
who, with the two that arrived in the Costa Rtcd
on Saturday, constitute the prize.crew that was
the Sumter, Capt. Strout, Of the Cuba, denies
the ent made by the pirates Who arrived
on Saturday that they purposely and without
opposition permitted the crew OF the Cu6a to
resume command Of their vessel. On the con.
trsry, they fought desperately to retain com
mand of her, and the chief among them was
wounded by a pistolball before he surrendered
A REBEL AxrRioAN ABRoAD.--Weh have seen
| Q letter, says the Boston Transcript, from an
American gentleman, who has resided in France
the past three years, in which the following
statement Is made; .l4
"Msdame Bonsparts told me the other day
that one day at dinner, Mr.. Faulkner, The
American Minister, said to her, Madame,
many Of us srdently wish 70 see your grandson
our emperor Respect for the gentleman al
whose table abe was dining alone prevented
4 her from saying aloud, Mr.. Faulkner, although
his family has seen evil days, although one
member Of it was Q bigamist, and another 6
rouge, yet, thank God, u has neper yet had &
traifori'" .- ..g. .. ...
The new Sultan began his reign By eIpellint
from the palace the wives Of his predecessor
with the exception of those who have children