Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-10-16
The War.
5. Fl. WILEY, sec'y.
Oct. 4th, 1851

We refer our readers to the News column for the
most important news from the seat of war.
In Western Virginia, our troops, under Gen. Jack
son, achieved a signal victory over the Hessians un-
der Gen. Reynolds, completely routing them, with
considerable loss. Our loss was quite small.
On our own coast our little navy has not been idle.
Inc steamer Fanny, loaded with military stores, cou-
slsting of blankets, overcoats, shoes, &C., has been
captured by the steamers Raleigh and Curlew, under
Com. Lynch. The whole prize is estimated to be
worth $4,000. These stores were intended to supply
troops who had been landed on Chiekamaeomico
beach.
Col. Wright commanding the forces at Roanoke
Island, having learned that the Yankees had establish
ed a camp at Chicamacomico, determined to break it
up, which he did most e~fectually with his "a Georgia)
regiment, and Col. Shaw's N. c. State Troops. It is
said that the Yankees belonging to an Indiana regi-
mcnt made better time running than was made at
Bull Run. They threw aside every weight and follow
ed their gallant Colonel to Hatteras. Bombastes Flu
rioso Butler had better return to Hatteras to regulate
matters. Gen. Hill would doubtless be glad to see
him and give him a WARM C) reception.
By the last mail we learn that an engagement has
taken place on Santa Rosa Island, near Pensacola. in
which our troops were again successful.
1t il also rumored in Richmond that General Rosen-
crantz had fallen back from Big Sewell Mountain, and
was in full retreat, pursued BY Gen. Loring.
General Wool has been superseded at Fortress Mon
roe by General Mansfield.
Gen. Fremont has been ordered to WASHINGTON tn
answer charges preferred against him by the Blairs.
Our cause is gaining ground in Kentucky, and we
hope soon to hear good tidings from that quarter.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SoLDIERs.-The following
list of contributions from citizens in yarious portions
OF the State taken from the Richmond papers, will
give some idea Of what our people are doing for those
who have left home and friends and gone to fight for
our independence. Let it encourage others to en-
gage in the good work. The Soldiers MUST NOT sur
FER.
j. G. Blocker and T. B. Love, with 81, 900 worth OF
clothing and stores, and s9u in cash for the l4tb req
iment OF n. c. Vols. j. B. Clarke and j. w. Gaylord
with $4OO worth of clothing for the Sd N. C. Regiment
DR.. j. III. Montgomery with 500 worth of clothing
&C., for the 18th N. C. regiment. Mr., McKensie anf
his party $4,000 worth of clothing to the 4th regimen
N. =. State Troops. Rev. Mr.. Purifoy, with SIS
worth OF medicines and other stores for the list Regi
ment \. C. State troops. r. L. Steele. $500 dollar
worth OF stores, and 1886 in money for the 3rd N. c
regiment. J.H. White and others, with 81. 200 wort
OF Clothing for the 9Th N G.. Regiment. Il. s. Woo
with $500 worth OF clothing for the 4h regimen
n. c.. State troops. s.. W. Neal. agent of Iadie,
Association Wadesboro', n. c.. s,2165 worth of cloti
Capt. David Williams, $500 worth of clothing for Ii
80 N Regiment: J. r., sikes, ,$s,aOO of clothin
clothing to the 4th and 18th North Carolina regiment
Other States are doing their duty in this respect.
well as the old North State.
Capt. LIS. Williams, of the Hornets Nest Rifles
list Regt. n. c. Volunteers, has resigned GA aecou