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

ling to the rights OF DelllgerenlS says ue queS
Fu hos been under the consideration of Government
D have consulted the law officers of the Grown, At
~, and Solicitor General and the Queens Advocate
ED government have come to the opinion that the
%deru Confederacy of Amerca, according TO those
pes which seem to be just, must be treated as bel
Tbo London Times speaking of the rejection by the
~td States of the proposition to make pryateel ing
v bv the universal law of nations, says, that pro-
I having been rejected the belgerents holds ancient
s ard that commissions from President DAVIS are as
IA as those from President Lincoln: " AS to the
ution adopted Nv the New York merchants, to treat
csteers from the unrecognzeu Oouth as plrates the
roositiOn cannot be maintained. Every jurist must
WI that so Iono as Mr.. Davis is President of Con
,cv If sovereign States, he has the same right to
, afters of marque which any President of the Re
aLic of either North or South America has"
NTpo Montgomery Congress did not adjourn until late
the night of the 22d inst.
The Tariff bill was passed with unimportant amend
1ats.
TTe act allowing the district attorneys in the field to
nt substitutes in their absence from their circuits,
%ltbe patent Office bill were signed.
no new military appointm nts were made.
committee consisting of Messrs. Rives Hunter
4 Memminger was appointed to make arrangements
4, tbe transfer of the Dedartment to Richmond, Va.
RICHMOND, VA, May Pal P. N.
Richmond voted yesterday almost unanimously for
3,orInauce OF secession. Returns from other points
vad so far, give similar results. Nothing vet from
ymb Western Virginia. The Editors of the Dispatch
"A Enquirer estimate the majority in the State at on
~crpd and forty thousand.
Three Regiments have proceeded yesterday and to-
,r IN various directions.
IN will be seen that our dispatch says nothing about
tv7ndria, but from the sudden movement Of troops
rous directions, led to fear that our coniec-
ms about Alexandria more than likely to prove
rct We hope not, however
RICHMOND, Va, May "a, 1868, P. NJ.
Alexandria taken possession of early this morn
-o BY about five thousand Federal troops.
IKE Telegraph wires were cut. Our troops, about
0in number made no resistance, but retired in good
r in fall view of the enemy, to Fairfax station ten
~Is from Alexandria
Gen. Bonham, Of the South Carolina brigade, is at
Manassas Gap, with the Brigade consisting OF
M Grerg's and Col. Kershaw's South Car
lima regiments of 600 men, and has command of Gen
rcke8 forces at Culpepper Court House,-in all be-
rqn 5000 and 5000 strong
10 additional regiment has been sent to him to-day.
MANASSAS GAP, VA, May "a, 1863 p. M
Lave escaped to this pace safely. The Lincclntes
large numbers, are in possession of Alexandria.
COI Ellsworth, of the New York Zouayes, was shot
Instantly killed. by Mr.. Jackson, proprietor of the
Marshal House. at Alexandria, this morning, the seces-
ion flag over whose house was attempted to be removed
Jackson was cut to pieces by bayonets in the hands
WOrth's Zouaves
RICHMOND, VA, May 25th, l86l-P. NJ.
Forty mounted men in the Virginia service, Captain
2Ls company were taken prisoners at Alexandria on
asuday morning by the Federal troops
Having timely warning it is supposed Capt. Ball
rendered Intentionally.
Mr. Jackson, proprietor of the Hotel, was asleep
7-1 COL Ellsworth entered and tore down the COnfed
ne flag He was aroused by the noise and shot Els
H. yi thn yVitb 10 -harr1 aJ
Nr. Jackson was riddled with balls by the IOuayes
-backed, after he was dead, by bayonets.
After the train left with Col. Terrett's command Of
men, the Zouaves tore up the Railroad track.
The Railroad bridge was burnt by the Vrginians
The telegraph Office taken possession of by the
ral trOOps-the operators, with their Instruments
l@caped.
The federal troops landed from steamers A compa-
-dHyDg artillery and cavalry came by the bridge.
Our sentinels along the river fired On the steamer
Tut the fire was returned
All our troops, excepting the above stated company,
4ry escaped.
All persons were permitted to leave the town.
Gen. Lee considered Alexandria as indeensible.
Should tie Federal troops advance the first battle
vii take place at Manassas junction.
Our Toors will not retreat farther.
zen. Bonham has been sufficiently reinforced, and
GSouth CarOInians have the post of honor
MANASSAS JUNCTION, VA, May 25-3 P. NJ.
Al. quiet herC-all communication with Alexandria
disclosed
RICHMOND, Va, May IS, 18G1-P. NJ.
AcOlLision occurred to-day on the Orange Railroad
rTea two trains. Col. Ker8haw's South Carolina
7lnent was on bOard-two of his men were seriously
Mohers slightly injured. Two Virginians and q
-ego we're killed 1t is supposed tie collision was
caused by treaChery carelessness. The Engineer has
s@Olded
RICHMOND, May q, 1870 P. NJ.
lett Manassas junction at O'Clock this morning.
iLe Indications are that the Federal troops are ad
lcDg, CT intend to advance from Alexandria towards
Richmond.
There are some 10000 to $4,000 federal troops il
A near Alexandria, and more are constantly arriving
steamers and by way Of the bridge.
ile Fedara forces have batteries on Arlington
l5g1s Swallow HILL and at he junction of the Lou
,o and Hampshire Rail Road, also at the Columbia
lnphe
Inc LouaVtS are committing outrageous excuses il
a54aldrla-ravshing respectable wOmen-paradin&
sTeets with negro women,-trying to create an nsur
HiOn
ile Confederate forces under Gen. Bonham will dis
'F their advances. The South Carolina Regimen
Sle post nearest the enemy
mere are also indications of the advance or fedora
.oIS at the mouth OF James River A large numbe
war ships landed troops there to-day.
LATEST FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
MANASSAS JUNCT1oN,lVA., May 29th, 1861.
Seyen or eight of the Abolition pickets have bee
'a no dead at their posts in Fairfax county.
Zach man who is allowed to depart from Alexandra
1r1sIed with pass, on the back of which is prir
90 tie bearer of this, in accepting it, pledges hi
s@ Of honor his loyalty to the United States.
od afterwards in arms against the Union his penalt
VII be death"
Scouting parties of Lincoln troops have been see
No miles above Springfield Station, on the Orange an
1s1andria R. r. springfield is nine miles west {
~S1andria.-JOurnaL
Vae Of Gen. Bonhams pickets mot one of his aid
some som Of, Of the papers published,l was killed.
OoL Wilson has appointed Whittlesley of Michigan
,'oyost Marshall of Alexandria with power to graz
D., RICHMOND, (Va.) May 29th, 1861.
resident Davis, accompanied by his nephew Josep
SSaHs Of Mississippi, Col. Northrop, Z. S. A., an
&cator Wigall, of Texas, arrived here this morning
ToV Letcber and the Executive Council received biz
'ITeter8burg early this morning.