Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-01
The Fifth North Carolina Regiment.


The Fifth Infantry, North Carolina State Troops,
forms part of Brigadier General Longstreets com
mand and although crippled in its efficiency by the sick
ness OF Two of It's field officers molly performed its part
in the battle OF Manassas the right wing under the
gallant lead Of its Lieutenant Colonel who in sole
command during the entire engagement.
Early in the morning the cannonading commenced
from batteries tue ght flank OF the position
cupied by this regiment supported by full brigade CT
the enemy Colonel Jones, determined to ascer the
position of their batteries and the force OF the enemy
detailed small accommodating force, under the com
mand of the kev James Sinclair Chaplain of the R2g
ment, who had volunteered his services for the day
This force crossed the Run aud attempted to penetrate
the wood on the lett OF the enemys position, but was
recalled in order to charge the batteries up the ravne
on the right the scouts having brought in the necessary
information. The Virginia Seventeenth was at the
same time ordered to support the North Carolina Fifth,
which duty it CALAMITY discharged General Longstreet
with characteristic valOr, undertook now movement
which, if the orders understood generally, would
have carried the day with still greater usre, not
more complete victory.
COL Jones was ordered to send four companies up the
hill as skrmsbers and draw the fire of the batteries,
while Brigadier General Jones from our right was to
flank the enemy the lett The reserve companies OF
the 5h supported by the 18th Virginia, to attack
the enemy on the right. The skrmshers OF the orth
Carolina 5h headed by the Chaplain, charged up the
HILL in the face of storm OF grape and canister which
killed two and wounded five OF his men. On the sum-
NIT of that hill these lay for two hours receiving
the enemys fire without hinching while on every side
the hoary monarchs OF the forest were being moved
down like grass before the mowers scythe. The brave
commander himself seemed to be ubqultous-here, there
and everywhere exposing himself III the hottest of the
fire. 1t is hard for to remain still and receive the
fire Of the enemy without being permitted to return 1t
and this precisely the condition OF the North Caro-
lima 5th on the 2lst inst Long aud eagerly did those
brave men watch for the signal of attack upon the
right in order to advance and give the Northern hounds
a touch of Southern Steel
After remaining on the hill tor two hours, and losing
10 killed and wounded seven men, this body received
orders to retire to the ravne which done n gooC
order.
But the tide of battle again rallied down the hil anC
once more four companies OF the 9th n q. State troops
were ordered to occuy the summit and await orders
advance with the bayonet on the battery on the rlgh
of the enemys position This was accomplished with
out any loss to the North Caronians; and although
they were not privileged to advance upon the battery
we think the orth Carolina Fifth Infantry has giver
good earnest that at distant day she will carve fol
herself name in the military annals OF the Southern
Conederacy. Had Col Jones the other field officers o
the Regiment with him, there would have probably
been another bright spot in the glories OF the 2lst
July, 1861. But bravely did be perform his duty
though his Lieutenant Colonel preacher, taking
bis first lesson in the art o. war; and mpartDg the same
to the enemy the most impressive manner possible
Gen. Longstreet, in token OF bis appreciation OF Mr.
one of the sabres captured from the enemy and express
ed his desire that be should 60 on his staff.
STARCH OF HOME MANUFAcTURE-We commend TIT
following recipe tor making starch to all who may wisf
to try It, it having been furnished us by who ha
/ tried it, and who knows it to be good one. hi
starch will be found good an article as that which
comes IRON Yankeedooded0m
Take peck of ungrouud wheat oil the best quail
ItY pick and soak it carefully. Next put into tub
| water and then
sci it in the sun. Be sure change the water every
dav Eeerng it in the much as possible, Or an
equally warm place in the house, should the weather
prove unfavorable When all the grains OF wheat have
become quite SOFT rub it well in your hands, and sepa
rate it from the tub which must be thrown into anoth
er tub Let the soft wheat settle in mass, and then
pour of the water and put on fresh stir it well, and
let it settle again. Repeat this every day. till the last
water comes off clear and coorless. Then pour the
water finally off, Take the starch out of the tub, col
lect it into thin bag, and hang it for lew days in
1.-THE sun after which spread on dishes or sheet to dry