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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

WILMINGTON n. O., Jan. rs, 1861.
To Editors # The Journal:
DEAR SIRs Il have just read in
yesterdays number the correspondence which took
place Gov. Ellis war organ of the Federal
Administration Holt While Lightly appreciate the
socude of Gov Ellis to preserve The peace the country
think he acted rightly requesting the withdrawal
the troops under Capt Thruston from Caswe in
much the of its capture longer exsted-yet
who, with Caronahe in his BOSOM not feel indg-
reading Mr. Secretary Hollis reply for one of
the dUless gang who concerned in this movement
will inform Mr. Holt that if his insulting letter had been
made public before the evacuation of the forts that neither
the order of Gov Ellis his (Mr. Holts) contemplate
menace would have had the slightest effect upon The noble
band of State right patriots, who, from duy had
possession of these forts LADIES'! LaooeSs indeed
Ibis quite fit expression to from the mouth of
government ohca who had advised the President of the
United States that he bound renforcements
sumpter in open and direct violation of his
to do and when each of them every reason
believe that the State of South Carolina would regard such
mission hostile in character resist to the ut
Who should regarded as the most eserv.
ing of the opprobrium of being 'awless he who would
rashy light up the flames of civil the patriotic cti
the repulsion of hostile invader? Surely the former
For what purpose supposed that the Federal Govern
had armed the
1t was in should be declared against South
Carolina by the Federal Government that these forts To-
Gated within short distance of the South Carolina line
would serve appropriate debd's from whence military
inroads could be readily made upon her SOIL Would It
that these forts should have been any such
pose? One branch of Legislature he House of Com
TO- virtually dec airing that such occupation for such
purpose would be considered of war to be re-
merely anticipated the action of the House of Commons
and word for it, if Mr. Holt in his mad foiv should re-
Carolina, he viii only find in Brunswick and New Hano
ver but in every County State HOSTS of ulawless
20 burned SO Dfghty have not yet been extngnished
| LOWER CAPE FEAR.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

This is the largest number of Vessels and amount OF
tonnage that ever entered the port in one year.
The Messenge, confines its detail OF imports to bread
stufs and food generally, with additional items in
the way of lumber hogshead shocks and slaves. The
finer articles of Store goods not enumerated nor
any statement made of the market in which they are
procured. The immense importation of articles OF food
and prime necessity goes to show the extent to which
labor absorbed in the growth Of staples to the excu-
sion of the production of food
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

FROM New MExIco-BATTLE WITH INDIAw-E
DEPENDENCE, Mo-, Jan. 22.-1he New Mexico na
with dates to 3lst December, arrived here this eeln:
The news from the plains is important. AbOutal
teen days ago Major Crittenden, with bis cOnnn
from Fort Union, came across large band Of ADH
Indians, near the Simron Springs, and battle enaa
during which fifty Indians were killed, and among tho
hundred of their lodges and took all their ponies
provisions, &c. None of Major CrittendenS connl
were even wounded.
The weather was pleasant alorg the route u1aa
mail party reached Council Grove, from which lOD
they encountered very deep snow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

GENERAL PEDEN.-We regret to notice that some
careless conversational remarks made by this gentleman
being picked up by newspaper correspondent, appear
to have lead to msconcepton Of his real position
Having taken public part in the secession controver
sy in Florida, he happened to arrive in Washington
about the time when Florida had just gone out. Oh
course it the topic of conversation and be expressed
his regret that in the existing state OF things in Florida
in connection with her revenue etc., she should have
taken so advanced position upon so grave matter
We need not say that now, waving all differences Of
opinion, Gen. 2. goes with his State and section with
his whole soul. The following is his card which fully
explains ITSELF
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31
Important from Charleston
The South Carolina Sentry Fire into Bodt.-0ne
Rn6i9 UO9In1p6

Badly Wounded.
CHARLFsroN, Jan. 23.-rhe battery on the beach, al
Sulivans Island, fired into boat from Fort Sumter
on Monday night. Three were in the boat and
approached the beach with muffled The sentry
bailed them and warned them off, Failing to obey
the sentry fired voIey OF muskery into the boat when
it turned around and went away. The sentry soon
after heard noise like the hauling up of boat at
Fort Sumter. One of the men who in the boat is
said TO be wound badly. Their object is supposed to
have been desertlon Some say it desperate effort
to run the gauntlet of the senres and spike the guns
the battery
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ANOTHER ACCIDENT IN GREEN CoUNTY-A shelter
attached to steam mill, about five miles from
Stantonsburg, fell Monday the l4th nst severely
injurirg Mr. Rufus g. D. Beamon, one of the owners.
Several negroes under.he shelter at the time of it's
falling but of them seriously injured One OF
them escaped by jumping into we'll under the shelter.
Well done, good and faithful servant."-B.
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Editor States and Union:

Editor States and Union:
q paragraph is copied in the States and Union of the
10th instant, of character which has panied much
connected it is, with the exciting discussions of the
day.
Soon after my arrival here, upon accidental meet
ing and introduction, and casual conversation in relation
to Florida, remarked that did not think immediate
and separate secession had been the general sentiment
the people, and that simultaneous movement of all the
Southern States would have obtained their universal
sent My remarks general in relation to all the
recent events there transacted, thrown off careessy
without deliberatior certainly had intention to
excite. and have no hesitation now in dsclaming any
intention to Offend in what may have said.
have at various times, in reply expressed my indi-
Vidua opinion, but have sought desired oc-
cason to do either through the press otherwise
This, like all the conversations have had, was CASUAL
and having taken part in the movement of Florida
little Importance, under the circumstances was to be
attached to what did say.
Though have hitherto been compelled, consistently
with my views, to differ to many features of the
present struggle it may misconsructon and i'm
proper differences to say that very recent Developments
constrain me to yield my individual opinions and take
my stand with those with whom my lot has been cast.
JAMES A. PEDEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

MASSACHUSETTS Observation-Disclosures, January 70.
The Senate committee federal relations reported
that law to prevent search for runaway slaves in
Massachusetts, would be in violation of the constitution
of the United States. The same committee reported
that the militia laws of the Commonwealth in
tormiy with the federal laws
Governor Andrew sent in message to the House en-
closing a communication from Col Jones, OF the 9th re-
gimen rendering the services of the regiment to the
government also similar offer from Major General
Sutton aud staff The Light Artillery, National Lam
GERS and numerous other efficient military corps OF the
city and State have voted nearly unanimously to respond
to a call for active service.
The committee on federal relations have voted to re-
port leave withdraw the several petitions for
law against slave hunting in Massachusetts.
An order was introduced in the House looking to the
enactment OF laws for the protection of our citizens trav
cling in the States, which referred.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ia We really find so little in the proceedings of
our Legislature that be said to amount to anything
that we are unwilling to cumber our columns by an
elaborate report of the nothnes that have been said
or have not been said, the may be. The Senate
AID the House have each passed a convention BILL but
with different provsoes, restrictions and times of meet
ing SO that of course, no bill has yet passed.
1t is due to the Senators and Commoners from this
section of the State, to say that they all work fairly
honestly and in good faith to procure definite
ton, and thus meet the demands of their constituents
Judge Person as Chairman of the Joint Committee on
Federal Relations has certainly been placed in posi-
ton of high responsibility where be has not only had
sustain the attack of adroit antagonists in the House.
but also been subjected to still more bitter attacks
through the columns of the press He will survive all
these, and Convention will be called and the sentiment
of the State have its fair and free expression. We know
how things are progressing in this section of the State
We know how the demand for Convention acquires
force, and how it is bound to make itself heard and
felt The adroit and the would tactics of the
opposition are alike failing them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ACCIDENT AT STANToNsBURG-As Mr.. Absaom
Edwards, young gentlemen from Green county, was
handling pistol in the countiug-room of Col Wilkin-
sons store Stantonsburg, Saturday 18th instant
it accidently discharged, the ball carrying away a
Mr.. Mark Atkinson from Edgecombe. The ball could
not be found but he seriously injured, and is
considered by the physicians attending Drs Graves
and Peacock, to be entirely out of danger.
Wilson Ledger 22d 11St.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

PUBLIC DocUMENTs-We are indebted to the Hon
Warren Winslow of the o. S. House of Representatives
for valuable public documents
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

FROM Observation-Disclosures JAN z ~ ~ /
four soldiers from Fort Sumter, recently IN lpS nt
witnesses in murder case, on Saturday atemP Ps1r
escape by jumping out of the grand jury rocm . s
On leaving for Fort Sumter they were eSG Data q
coach by file of soldiers to the boat U0V ion T
Sunday sent fresh provisions to MAJOR Anoe ovp
his compliments. Maj Anderson refused 70 lT nJ aid
but expressed his thanks for the courtesy "I IuoW E
would decline to receive anything until no orJpr
the government at Washington lntendeu W.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

RESIGNATION OF NAVAL OFFICERS ". acpd t9
January 22-The Navy Department na9 rss ATTACHED
resignation of Commander Farland, VINO hn.p Who'll
to the Pensacola navyyard, and among and aS
the name of Florida, demand its SurreuUtr haul F
that of Lieut.. Renshaw, who gave orders " psre a
the flag of the Union. These resgnatlono that PEI
ed before it was known to the DepartmTfI"rc etOp
they acted in this proceeding. Lieut.. : n that
tached to the steamer Wyandotte, WHICH which
cinity, has also forwarded his reslgna'iOD'
been accepted. tn Nsbr
The report that Mr.. Lincoln is coming " sill hr
ton at the commencement of February, aDJ iod
guest of Sen ator Trumbull, is not well 1ouDu'N
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

HE ARMS AT FAYETTEvILLE.-" Fl. r. Craig, Col.
OF Ordnance" reports that on the Both December 1862
orders were received from the War Department direct
ing the transfer of one hundred and fifteen thousand
muskels from the Springfield (Mass) and Watervlei.
IN. l.. arsenas, to different arsenas at the South
hese orders were carried out during the past Spring
vi these arms the following were removed to the arsenal
at Fayetteville, N O., to wit l5,458 percussion mus
kets $500 altered muskets ntlock to percussion)
1000 percussion rifles. In all 26,97s.
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Congressional and Otherwise.

1t is said that Friday evening, the 18th inst, an
important meeting took place between Messrs Douglas,
Seward Crittenden and Dixon with view OF consider
ing the different plans of compromise, and certain mod
cations of the CrttenGen resolutions agreed up
on Mr.. Crittenden expects great things from it. We
shall see
In the House, Saturday, there was good deal OF
excitement arising out of resolution offered by Mr..
Grow, of Pennsylvania, instructing the select commit
tee of ve appointed the 18th nst to inquire wheth-
er any secret organization hostile to the Government OF
the United States exists in the District Of Columbia,
and il so, whether any officers employees of the City
of Washington, or officer employee of the Federal
Government in the Executive or Judicial Departments,
are members thereof Mr.. Burnett of Kentucky Mr.
Kunkel of Maryland, and others, objected. Mr. Grow
called for the previous question. The Speaker decided
that the objection ought to have been made before the
demand for the previous question. MIR. Kunkel con-
tended that he did so make bis objection but that the
Speaker refused 10 recognize him. Said Mr.. Kunkel !:
| am well aware that the gentleman who occupies the
chair is not well disposed towards at any time -
Mr. Craige of North Carolina, amid much confusion,
offered the following amendment which was not adopted
And that the further enquire by hat author
y troops stationed the southern side OF the Capitol
Was control the proceedings here at the poht OF the
bay onet and mouth OF the cannon Z!
It is considered doubtful whether any action can be
taken uacer the prcsentment made by the Grand Jury
of the District of Columbia against Messr6, Floyd or
Russell.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ANTI ,CoERCvE REsoLUTIoNs.-LonaSvaAe, Jan. y
In the Kentucky Legislature Yesterday the House
passed, by vote Of 81 against 6, series of resolutions
declaring, in view of the and money rendered by
several of the Northern States to the general govern
ment, that the people OF Kentucky uniting with their
brethren of the South will resist such invasion of the
soil Of tie South all hazards and the last extremity
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

DISPATCH FROM Gov MOORE OF ALABAMA, TO THE
ALABAMA CoMMIss1oNERs.-Erec Department, Mont
gomery, Jan. 2O.-Ho,S. 4. F. Hopkins and F. N. GIL
mer No opposition made to the ordinance of secession
since its passage So far from opposition those oppos
ed to the ordinance have generally pledged themselves
to support it. There has been great reaction in its
favor in n orth Alabama. A B. MOORE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

yesterday were probably the largest ever known in this
market Tor single day. footing up 5l7 bales opening
at lic per pound for middling and closing at c.
DAILY Journal 25th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

R6g@ The second number of the Carolina Flag, pub
lished at Concord n G., by J. W. German, is before
u.s. It is neatly printed paper and will, no doubt be
well conducted. Price So per annum payable in ad-
vance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

CocKNEY-'Arry, 'op hup and go down to Mr..
Arris and hax i'm hf e as bit of hash or hoax to
make 'ammer 'andle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

OID DAN 1ucKsR.-We notice that on Wednesday
last MIR. Stowe introduced into the Senate of North
Carolina, resolution in favour of Daniel Tucker Re
ferred to committee on claims
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Expected ImmIera1,or 40 caa

APecSeu Imnl1gFatiOn Canada.
TORONTO, jan 22d.-Mayor Bowers, in his speech to
the city councils stated that large accessons to the
population might soon be expected, account of the
present trouble IN the United States He recommended
the policy of especially favoring such emigration
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

FROM HAVANA. New ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-Havana
advces of the 2Oh have been received Sugar dull
and quotations were nominal. The crop was Gem
ing in. Stock 62 900 boxes. The drought continued
thr0uUhOut the island
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

MOVEMENTS AT Fort SUMTER.-A M :uhtpep d%
left Fort Sumter yesterday, reports tnas gorupg
comrades (all aborers) will leave TINS not Nv
says that the determination of the lapoi'''
any fighting is fixed and general. Thor fact ~,
Our reporter learned from him anu Children w,
significance that all the wOnlen ana "d, for W.
sent off to,dau. This looks like getting rea0y ~
work. Charleston Mercury 18th '''s'' ID
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

TRENTON, Jan. p "A great Union demonstration
was held here tonight at City Hall Resolutions were
adopted deploring the state Of the country and
mendng, as of settling the difficulties the adop-
tion by the people, of the Crttenden resolutions or
some other pacific measures, with such notifications as
may be deemed necessary. They also recommend the
Legislature OF New Jersey to pass law authorizing a
vote to be taken by the people the Critenden reso
utions They approve of the course of the Virginia
Legislature in appointing commissioner to go to
Washington, aud recommend the New Jersey Legisla-
ture to do the same.
Coercion resolutions having been offered, and ruled
out OF order by the chairman, number of perso1s with
drew and organized another meeting. For time there
was quite an excitement but the fortunate secession
part of the meeting prevented row.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

Nc The Raleigh State Journal thinks that there
VIII De no difficulty in arranging the differences between
the Convention Bills passed by the Senate and House
Oh Commons OF our General Assembly, and that a bill
meeting the views OF both branches is certain to pass
very SOON A committee of conference can easily ar
range details.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

RECEIPTS OF CorToN.-The receipts of Cotton at this
port, brought in by the Wilmington & Weldon and
Wilmington Manchester Rail Roads, as published in
our columns, from Monday last, including this ISSUE
have reached 1898 bales. We presume some has also
come in by water and by the Wilmington Charlotte &
Rutherford Rail Road but how much we are unable to
say accurately, but think least 500 bales The sales
reported during the same time have been 1918 bales
at lair prices.-Daaty Journal, 24th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ALABAMA STATE CoNvENT1oN-AN lAP r9a.a Cm@
LUTIoN.-M Montgomery, Jan. 22.-Tbe p! o"s Conf
ton has adopted resolution to aPPTLln' AdniDb
sioner to Washington, to treat with ln' n this Sr
ton in regard to the forts, arsenas' e'c hi and
and to arrange the proportion OF puDll'.
distribution of the public property. \
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ELECTION OF o. s. SENAToR.-MAADlsoOonncu s DOn y
23.-Timothy o. Howe, the republican tbe IeghS~
was elected United States Senator Oy Wv
today.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

CALLING FOR THE DEPosITEs-It may be recollect-
ed that bill for depostng the surplus revenue with
the States was passed during the closing parthe last
year, we think of Gen. Jacksons second term and the
greater number of the States accepted the deposite or
distribution as 1t appeared to be. Virginia refused to
take it, and probably South Carolina The Federal
Treasury is now very empty, and the Federal credit
very feeble So Mr.. Dix wants the States which hold
these deposits to assume loan to the amount of said
deposits or guarantee the payment of such loan made
to the Federal Government. In fact he would be will
Ing to have the depostes paid back in cash. which would
DE nconVenent to the States however convenient to
him. We don't think that the seeding States will be
apt to return their sheer" -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

TENDER OF SERVICES TO SOUTH CARoL1NA--W e find
the following item in of our exchanges:
volunteer company of planters, residing in Prince
Georges county, Md one of the largest and richest
slayeholdg counties in that State few days since
rendered their services TO Gov PckeDs AGREEING to nav
their own expenses and to contribute ona hundred
thousand dollars for the purpose of sustaining South
Carolina IN her position.
OFF TO CH1RLEsToN.--W noticed on the train yes
terday three patriotic young gentlemen who were on
Their way to Charleston to offer their services to the
Palmetto Republic. Two of them, Maj. w. H. An
VINO were recently in the Maryland Military Institute
The other, Capt. w e. Baynard was native Of South
Carolina. Success to them, say we.
Goldsboro' Rough Notes, 23d inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

RESOLUTIONS OF THE REPUBLICAN SENATE OF New
1oRK-ALBANY, Jan. % In the State Senate to-
day. Mr. Connolly offered series of resolutions setting
forth that the conservative action of the border States
III refusing to sanction the unconstitutional measures of
the secession States merit the acknowledgements of the
people OF New York That the refusal of Gov. Hicks
OF Maryland to call convention to promote the object
OF the secessonsts excies prooundest admiration
and that the country will acknowledge him patriot Of
the highest order That liberty will own him as ben
eactOr of the human race Also ordered that cow NJ
the resolutions be sent to Gov Hicks The resolutions
were adopted-yeas 81 nav l.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

CONDITION OF THE U. S. TREASURY - Washin eton
Jan 22.-Secretary Dix to-day communicated to the
House of Representatives important documents in re-
ply to Mr.. Sherman chairman of the committee OF
ways and means It-giyes first the amount of the
public debt and detailed description of the different
floating debt and the unpaid balances and claims
Third, the amount of acceptances and other ackpowl
edgments OF debts by different departments of the gov
eminent Fourth, the facts connected with the recent
sales OF treasury notes Fifth, the amount required to
pay tne puohc dues accrung prior to the 1st of July
next and in this connection the estimated amount 81
revenue from duties on imports, public lands and mis-
celaneous sources up to that date He estimates the
amount necessary prior to July 1st next in addition to
the accruing revenue. at $2OOOOOoO He then sug-
ges's measures to raise this money and among other
means to the surplus deposited with the States
IN specific funds which might be pledged or recalled
The communication shows the precise condition of the
treasury at this time
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31
WILMINGTON, n. c., Jan.

Jos. DAVIS, '0"i'o''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

Bsg~ What's in the Wind" says the Goldsboro'
Rough Notes of this morning. We noticed on the
freight train from Wilmington yesterday evening, lot
of cannon carriages and other fxns" What's in the
wind? Are they Federal Or State property"
We don't know. We heard something about some
guns etc. being sent to the n c. Military Institute at
Charlotte. Probably the guns and gun carriages re.
ferred to- We think we heard that they came from
Fayetteville.