Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-11

Arms FOR kENrUCKY.-From source entitled to
full credit we have advces that the Sccessionsts OF
Kentucky receiving daily from this city, supplies
lot Colts navy revolvers and that in this way they are
being pretty thoroughly armed with these elective
sweapOn lney purchased mainly, we are told, sing
sly or in pairs by protested Union In most cases
tools employed to make the purchases, who
swhpg to take any oath that may be required if they
only get the pistols In this way the Disunonlsts
sare preparing themselves for fight, and in many dis
arics they have decided advantage the UnOniss
in this respect. Our informant who resides in Gen
strai Kentucky is anxious to have attention called tC
this matter, with view to stopping the traffic lie
sapprehends fight in that State between the Union
lists and Disunoniss The latter are, he says expect
ing and preparing for the issue Cincinnati Gazette
! CAuD.--.'Tsp TAE PEOPLE OF COLUMBUS
COUNTY,"
FELLOW CITIZENS: consequence of numerous re-
ports that have been circulating among you, in which
ny name has freely used. deem my duty to say
WORD you Oh the 10th Of April last enlisted as vol
unteeY with many Of your counrymen, to defend
our Southern honor rights and homes the 22nd, with
request solicitation on part, was elected Cap
ain of Columbus Guards No. tie 23rd orders were
sued for us to move to aeigh am informed that short
ely after encampmen at that place. various reports
gfec1g the Captain put in circulation in this
8commu ana nave increased and Inc ioun9s uE
to this time. 1t is but just that people with whom have
teen pleasantly associated for the last three years. shou
Saand every of these reports.
In general TERMS deny the truth Of any, every and al
chages statements reports rumors and botched up jobs
aehood that are in anywse calculated to deogae from
sreact compromt III manner, my character ava
geptleman and soldier challenge scrutinzing investi
gsgation of my conduct in the whole matter.
s. ask that the public may thoroughly examine the matter
learn the truth, and judge OF me accordingly have ~
fears of public when the people know the whole
Atruth know the public mind deals justly with men whel
he truth is fairly stated. To that tribunal appeal.
be admitted all hands that soldiers life and camp
fare something to all of US, and it would naturally
be expected that would claim the Indulgence OF in
eXperienCe. For my part claim no indulgence that tn
srctest kind OF military order and discipline does not give
the rule that requires obedience to law order and
discpline SOLDIER ready to be tried, and tOun(
Wantng III these claim the just denuncations of the
5ple tied reward. do not know the the
of these abrcat0ns but will simply say that, ha(
he manufacturers and Gil cuatOrs OF all the charges that
rep0red against been energetic IN preparing to make
g. chugeS the enemies OF the South, their patriotism
would have been better displayed and much more usefuy
aempoyed In of all that had been done and said IL
smy Judgment it wisdom to resign post that
chad reluctantly accepted, believing as | did, thai
81 could better the interests of the South
private soldier in the ranks OF the Confederate Army
III at home and shall remain here, till after August
Court adjusting professional business after that 2e
sha voluntarily take my place in the rams and remain
sodier till the southern Uonederacy fully acknowledged
and her indie pendendtnce sustained by her shall
home pursue my calling aud keep tC
Gin charge, will say that they brave and patriotic
GOT and in the service will be good soldiers
czens should they be tried ia battle Will do their country
ssservice, and the selves credit
s. say there living man, child, old o.
young who knows OF any word act of mEe either pub
lc private, professional official, any other capac
iIy for which cupable ask them to bring it forward
upon distinctive proof and let the world know the same tina
e public sentiment may judge of me Alright.
g am fellow citizens, very respectfully,
& Your Obedient Servant,
81 J. W. ELLIS.
q WhiteviIle N. G., June 25 1861.