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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30
Delegate to the Convention.

Yesterday (Monday) Robert II. Cowan, Esq, one of
the delegates from this county to the State Convention
in session at Raleigh rendered his resignation, to
take effect on Saturday next, June LIST.
Mr. Cowan's reasons for resgning will be readily I'M
dersood when it is known throughout the county as it
pretty generally known here that he has received and
accepted the appointment Of Lieut.. Col of the Third
Regiment of North Carolina State Troops and that his
regiment is almost completed and will be ordered into
the field in Virginia at early day. His term of
vice is for the war, and leaving out the risk OF
military life, in contemplation OF protracted absence
from home days will necessarily be required for
the arrangement Of his private affairs.
The election for delegate to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by Mr.. Cowan's resignation, will be held on
Saturday next the ls nst as will be seen by the no
tice published by Sheriff Vann.
| Who may be the candidates for this vacant posi-
ton we cannot exactly say. AS Mr.. Cowan possessed
the fullest confidence of his constituents so no doubt
will bis successor whosoevel that fortunate or unforu
nate person may be. The time intervening between
this and the day of election is too short
to admit of any extended canvass and we trust that
candidates aud their friends will be satisfied with SIM
pie announcement and leave all the rest to the people,
P. S.-John l.. Homes, Esq, announces himself in
todays paper candidate for the vacant seat. We
presume be will have opposition. At least have
heard of none Is yet.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ADJUTANT GENERAL OFFICE,
Raleigh, Mag 20, 1861.


Raleigh, May 20, 1861.
The following Regulations have been received from the
Department of Military Affairs and published for the
of all concerned:
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS,
RALEIGH, May l9, 1861.
l. Under the provision of the 18th Sections of the Act to
raise thousand troops ratified May the 9Th, 1861 the
pertaining Quarermaser and Paymaser GeneraIss
Department. to the COmmssary General of Subsistence De-
partmen and to the Chief of Ordnance and Engineers will
be under the direction of the respective heads of those
law and that all the public property and funds will be turned
over to Col L. OBJ Branch Quartermaster and Paymaser
General; to Col William johnson, Commissary General of
Subsistence and to COL JAS A j. Bradford Chief of Ord
and Engineers officers of their respective depart
ments duly detailed by them receive and receipt for the
The duties of the Adjutan and Inspector Generals De-
partment will be divided follows Those pertaining to
the Volunteers and Militia will be under the direction OF
Brig General John F. Hoke, Adjuant General of North
Carolina under the Act known the " Militia Law
ratified February 20h 1861 and those pertaining to the
State Troops under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel
Richard H. Riddick, Assistant A6juant General of the
State Troops of North Carolina under the Act to raise
ten thousand Troops ratified May 8th, 1861.
H. All acquisitions for clothing camp and garrison equip
forage stationery, transportation fuel quarters and
working Tools will be made upon the Quarter masters De-
parnent for subsistence stores the Subsistence De-
partment and for ammunition, accOutrements and
other ordnance stores and property upon the Chief of
tllery and Ordnance.
cations for Office will BIZ addressed the Adutan General
of North Carolina in reference to Volunteers and Militia,
and to the Adutant General State Troops in reference
to the state Troops of North Carolina
Military Secretary.
By order of the Governor.
]. F. HOKE,
Adjdant General.
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For the Journal.
SMITHyILLE, MAY 25th. 1861.


SMITHvILLE, May 25th, 1861.
MessrS. Editors Of the Journal:
Dear StTS Among the important events which you
called upon chronicle in these stirring times let nothing
be omitted which Cardinals fair daughters accomplish
speed the work of Cardinals independence Her sons
fater while cheered by their sunny smiles, but
will go forth with stern and unfnching determination
conquer or die.
THIS evening the ladies of Smithvile presented Fort
Johnston and the gallant soldiers stationed there elegant
Flag "a feet in length. AS the flag first unfolded itself to
the breeze it was sauted by eleven guns from the field bat
terry under command Of Lieut. Riley, and the appropriate
military ceremonies by the battalion under of
Capt Awel The affair passed off very pleasantly The
where, er their post may be during the war;
And not only as soldiers, but gentlemen speak
of them in the highest We feel that little village
is safe no matter may happen ladies feel that
the flag they have to Fort Johnston will be be-
dered away to some other post of danger.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

ALFRED HUGER, ESQ, Post Master at Charleston,
S. c. gives notice in the papers of that city, that he
will close his accounts with the United States at 9
o'clock P M the 3lst inst. Up to that time he will
redeem at this Office all United States Postage Stamps
or Envelopes which may be presented and also furnish
the same to persons wishing to supply themselves AZ
ter closing his accounts United States Postage
Stamps or Envelopes will be redeemed or sold.
Post Master Huger adds that
the st June proxmo the Postal Laws of the Confed
crate States will go operation and all letters mailed
and after that day must be prepaid five cents for any dis
under five hundred miles, and ten cents for any dis
weighing half ounce with like additional rate for
each additional half fraction of ounce Drop
letters for delivery of any weight must be prepaid two
Each transient newspaper, pamphlet, periodical or
sealed circular handb engraving which shall be un-
connected with any manuscript, and weighing not over
three ounces must be prepaid two cents with like addi-
each additional ounce, for any distance.
Books bound unbound weighing not four pounds
must be prepaid two cents for each and upon all
newspapers periodicals books, aforesaid published
without the limits of the Confederate States, double the
above specified rates must be prepaid.
Until such time as Postage Stamps and Envelopes are
prepared for the Confederate States payment will be in
money. And in order prevent unpaid or Improperly
paid letters &C., from being deposited in the Postoces
the will be closed O'clock P NJ, the 3lst
instant and Clerk will receive payment for each letter.
&c. at the North window of this Office.
Payment in specie will be required in all cases.
The above is strictly in accordance with the Proca-
nation of Postmaster General Reagan, which we have
heretofore published We presume that the same rule
will be adopted here, and at other post Offices in North
Carolina.
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The GLORIOUS OId North State.


Let no one henceforth apply the term "Trip Van Win
ke' to Old North Carolina If she sumbered seem
ed to sumber her Southern post for few years. she
is not only wide awake but has very distinct and
keen recollection of the wrongs and injuries she has
suffered all the while, in common with her Southern
sister States To her lasting credit and honor be it
spoken, upon this sectional controversy North Carolina
OF all the border slave States has been the prompes in
action though the most modest in pretenson. Three
months ago. she declared her anxiety to preserve the
Union, and in illustration of her sincerity she agreed to
accept the Critenden proposition basis of the set
Element of all questions in dispute between the North
and South At the time she declared that an at
tempt to any Southern State into submission to
the Federal authority would be viewed ana met by her
as declaration of war. When Lincon's proclamation
out, calling for seventyfve thousand troops to
subjugate the seeding Southern States, North Caro-
na true to her word of admonition to the North and
of premise to the South declared as one man for sep
aration from the Federal Union She reassembled her
Legislature at the earliest possible moment That bodv
called Convention with the least possible delay The
election of members of the Convention was held on Mon
day the l 9th instant
The Convention met at Raleigh on Monday last
the goth instant and Immediately ratified the previous
acuon OF the Legislature and the people, by passing the
Ordinance of Secession by unanimous vote. In her
military, too she has been equally prompt having in
the brief space of five weeks captured every Federal
post within her limits and called together very for
midabe army of the very best material Huzza for the
Old North State!
1t is well known historical fact that King Georges
Governor of North Carolina upon the eve of the
luton OF rs, wrote home to the mother country that
North Carolina the most troublesome of all the
American Colonies. We may safely assume that Lin
coin and his myrmidons will also find North Carolina
quite troublesome in this Yankee War;
Richmond Fnou,ror
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LOCO Six-EoOters.

Our. esteemed friend, w: Il: speight Of form p Re
giment, and enlist in the service of our Government
ing the war; He intends to fix his head quartz arY
Montgomery at once, and conduct the tbs
and prosecute his noble and patriotic plans Eon old
point. We know Mr.. Speight well-he IS one ps, be
North Cardinals noble and chvalrous sonS--Das Oaa
from the beginning of the struggle staunch a1a trp
entail advocate of Southern Independence ana man
man is not to be found in any country Sacn % ven.
will not be likely to mscalcuate, and therefore
ture to predict that his success will be commensu[a
his patriotic zeal in this the noblest of
sace of the honor and integrity of the ContI lie
STATES of America. We commend this movement
patriotism of the tall Of the whole lace en'Oi
within the Confederate Jurisdiction. ,..,or.
The Jacksonport (Arkl Herald says powder ut
commenced operations on White River, turning Wv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

The BLADEN VOLUNTEERS were at the fire yesterday
and worked like men. They are exactly made Of the
right material at fire or under fire. Their noble exer-
tons contributed largely to prevent the fire of yesterday
extending ruinousy Of course our own fremen did all
that could have been required of the but the men of
Bladen were in every sense volunteers.
Muster them into service even if they only go for
twelve months. They'll stay by their country if she is
still menaced after their time is out, and all the time
DAILY Journal, 28th inst
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HoME, May 9th. 1851.

LADIES OF COMMITTEE ' ~
Your note informing of my election to deliver flag to
the OnsoW Greys has been received. Allow me- ladies'
toexpress my thanks in Acknowledgement of the comp
ment conferred and though deeply sensible of nv inability
theless hereby signify nay acceptance of the position to
which the voice OF my loyal ladies' has called nae.
Very respectfully, W. T. EMMETT. y
To Mrs. HILL KING and others of Committee.
FELLOW-CITlZENS OF THE COUNTY ONSLOW.
hereby offer myself as candidate for the Office of
COUNTY COURT CLERK of your county, and respect
fully solicit you votes at the ensuing election in August
next. r. r RARRY
May 80, ls6l.-40.te.
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Tns Tru,,, out-No Fight.

We teegraphed to our Richmond Reporter ibis morn
ing to let us know whether there was any truth IN the
report of battles having taken place on Saturday last at
Harper's Ferry and at Hampton. The following is
his reply:
RICHMOND, VA, May 18th, 186l-lO:3O, A. M
"In reply to your telegram of this morning. assure
you that there is no truth in either report The DIS
patch newspaper here this morning is apooglzng LOT
the mistake. You may rely upon me for such lnforma
tion as I know to be correct"
We would take occasion here to assure our readers
that have to know that our correspondent
position such that his reports are to be considered as
authentic and that it is useless to pay attention to out
side This of course is saying good DEAL but
at the same time we think position and that OF our
reporter at Richmond requires us to make this distinct
nnouncement-Daalv Journal, 28th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

PRESIDENT DAVIS passed through Wilmington Tues
day. arriving at hapast and leaving at three. He
was rather indisposed but not seriously. He made a
few remarks excusng himself from any long speech
account of the state of bis health which precuded any
severe effort. lis remarks clear, statesmanlke
and to the point; hopeful and indeed confident in the
success of our cause, but not boastfu arrogant.
Col. Wigall of Texas also spoke and at considerable
more length than the President He frequently in
terrupted by applause We did not hear all of his
marks and attempt no report
The crowd at the depot was of course great greater
in fact than had there before. The ladies
were out in full force. Capt Savage's very fine com
pany of State Troops was also On the ground. Mr..
Davis looks little different from what he has done any
time for yea past but be is greatly older looking
than he was when we first saw him on the occasion of
Mr.. Calhoun's funeral.
A private coach provided for the Presidential
party. At three o'clock the train started amid much
enthusiasm, and President Davis went off his direct
route to the temporary seat of government Of the
Confederate States We presume be is now in Rich
mond where be has been anxousy looked for and will
be warmly welcomed.
P S.-We learn that the President and suite arrived
at Richmond this morning at o'cock-all wel-and
he was received with great demonstrations Of enthusiasm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT,

Agents appointed by the Governor Adjutant General
for the transaction of business connected with this Depart
men are hereby ordered to report at once to the Commssa
ry General.
lst The amount of provisions purcha
2nd. The quantity delivered
3rd. At what place delivered.
4th. What contracts for future delivery outstanding
When the articles purchased have been delivered any
Rail Road Company other carrier the receipts
all cases be forwarded to this Department.
Agents heretofore employed will to make purchases
until further ORDERS and forward their accounts in all
stating specifically the prices and quantity and accompany
ing the same with their vouchers wherever settlements
been made. WIN. JOHNSON
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

We PUBLISH in to-days paper the Bill passed by the
called session of Legislature for raising twenty
thousand volunteers for the defence of the State We
believe the copy from which we take it is strictly cor
rect, at least SO in all essential points
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

ANOTHER COMPANY FROM SAMPsoN-Tbe Holmes
Rhemen from Sampson County arrived here last even
ing They fine body of troops numbering seventy
five men exclusive of ocers and their ranks will pro-
badly be still farther sweled by new accessons.
The officers of the Rifemen are-Captain, o. l.
Chestnut First Lieut., j. w. Wright Second Lieuts
John McRae, Jr., John w. Brown.
Daily Journal 10Th INST
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Correspondence.
AL n

W. 7. EMMETT ESQ.,, " - - Wy -oo1'
Sir :-We Committee representing the ladies of this
district request that you present our boys the Onslo
Greys win nag, ON Friday tie 7th day of June by
appropriate ADDRESS, Hoping that you will comply with
the request, we remain yours very respectfully
Messieurs. HILL KING,
NV. D.. EVERETT,
M. L. F. Redo,
WIN. 81. BATSON,
Miss SALLIE e. KING,
MARRY GRANT.
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Fasting md PRAYER.

Pursuant to resolution of Congress- President Da.
Wis has set apart tie 18th of June day of humia
ton and prayer. See proclamation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

We NOTICE that Walter Gwynn, Esq. has been ap-
pointed to the position of Brgader General in North
Carolina. Without any personal bitterness or disre-
spect to Mr. Gwynn, we must say that regret this
appointment. Mr. Gwynn resigned at Norfolk. The
world aCsH think tina the superseded by Virginia
his native State, but picked up by North Carolina
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

BGs~ Col. D. K. McRae, of the 9Th Regiment North
Carolina State Troops, is il town this morning. The
Colonel looks WELL and is ready to do good service in
any emergency. He will, ere long, be at the seat of
war, and will do his full duty towards sustaining the
honor of the State-DaiLu Journal 29h inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

asg~ Three companies from Georgia, numbering about
two hundred and sevenyve men, passed through here
this morning route for Virginia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

Bas~ Captain Halls Company of Rangers en-
listed for the war; have been rendered to the Governor
and accepted. Their position will be as Company A
of the I'd (Col Tews) Regiment, North Carolina State
Troops. Captain Half will leave in few days for Ga
rysburg, and will 60 thence to the of action in
Virginia. Wherever Captain Hall and his company
may be placed, we shall confidently expect to receive
good account of them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

1 There are rumors in town of landing of federal
troops at Suffolk at Roanoke Island, and at sundry
other places, borders. We have reason to be-
Eeve-in fact might say to know-that these rumors
wholly erroneous. Troops have been landed at New
port News, on the Hampton side OF the Roads, not on
the Norfolk or Suffolk side.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

"THE ONsLow GUARDs."-We understand that the
".Onslow Guards" under command OF Captain Geo. T..
Duffy have rendered their services to the Governor and
been accepted and ordered to Garysburg Immediately
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

Christian Duty In the Present Time of Trouble.
This is the title Of Sermon preached at st. James
Church, Wilmington N. c., on the 9Th Sunday after
Easter, 1861, by the Right Rev. Thos. Atkinson, D. D.
Bishop of North Carolina.
1t has been published by the request of number of
gentlemen of town. with view to an extensive circua-
ton We have certainly derived much pleasure from
its perusa and have hesitation in commencing it to
ALL both old and young, feeling assured that not only
pleasure but profit may be derived from reading it.
This Sermon in pamphlet form may be obtained at
the bookstores in this place. where copies are for SALE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

neA- Mr.. Spelmau, of the Raleigh State Journal has
associated with him in the editorial management of that
parer Mr.. VIM Robinson late Editor of the Goldsboro
Rough Notes
Mr. Robinson is well known as an accomplished schol-
ar and of the best political writers in our State
as well as one of the very earliest and most ardent
friends of the Southern cause
The present arrangement is but temporary. We
trust, however that Mr. spelmans anticipation of be-
ing able to make permanent in its character may
not fail of realization
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

The Jacksonport (Ark.l Herald says poW0elo ont loo
commenced operations on White River turning Wv
pounds daily,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30

The Lncolnites have OFT of Washington and have
taken the field. Therc must be, and most probably
will be- brush within this week. and it will be a
hard one. God defend the right! The Lincolnites
are both confident and insolent. The New York
Zouaves are so nsubordnate that they have been sta
toned one mile out of Alexandria. There is a tide
in these things The Confederate forces have retreat
ed as far as they will retreat and they will be ready
soon to strike with effect.
Gen. Beauregard has relnquished his command of the
federal forces of South Carolina in consequence of his
having been called to another post. COL R. H. Ander-
son is now in command of the forces on the Islands
and around the harbor of Charleston. Major D. R.
Jones' assistant Adjutant General, accompanies Gen.
Beauregard to Corinth, Mississippi.
The Steamer Excel which left Charleston on Sunday
last for Savannah, took fire on Monday following,
while at anchor off Jehossee Island, and was burnt
to the waters edge She had cargo of 557 bales
cotton thirty barrels of Rice, &c. on board, all of
which, excepting bales of cotton, consunl-
ed.
VIM L. Yancey writes to friend in Montgomery that
he does not doubt the of his mission to Europe
The invasion of Virginia has redoubed the military
enthusiasm at the South and Southwest
Lncons Secretary of the Treasury refused offers for the
fifteen million loan unless he could get ninety6ve.
He took only small portion of the amout advertised
for and offered. Now, the bankers in New York
have brought down their figures to 80 cents in the
dollar Some three millions can be obtained at "a
cents on the dollar, but for any extensive loan so is
about the highest figure that can be obtained
report appears in of the Virginia papers, to the
effect that federal troops had been landed Roanoke
Island in North Carolina. There appears to be no
truth in the rumor No federal troops have as yet
been landed at any point in this States.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 10Th.

WEDNESDAY, MAY Doth.
The Rowan Artillery Capt. John A. Ramsay, left Sal.
isOury on Saturday last. The company numbers over
one hundred members
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LADIES OF COMMITTEE

To WIN. T. EMMETT, ESQ.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-15

A correspondent # the Charleston
Mercury, in letter dated Chattanooga.
10Th ult., says:
Your readers will be gratified, doubt
less, to learn that there 10 in the vicinity
Of this town, one Of the largest taouerie.
IN TIE South. 1t 10 nov in active ope.
ration, and turning out from 5000 to
10000 sides Of veil tanned leather
everv four month"; giving an aggregate
OF $4,000 sides Of leather per annum.
\ New Orleans firm purchased here, =
few days since, $4,000 OF leather for
their shoemakiog establishment, and we
are informed that more than $50, 900 Of
stock vas then in the yar], ready, for
market. The tannery Is now owned By
Col. g. c. Torbitt, Of Nashville, and
Col. Sam Tate, President Of the N. l.
u. Railroad. It 10 the design OF the
ne" firm to 90 largely into the manu-.
factore OF shoes, At this point, 1t An early
day.