Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-29
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The ASSOCIATE paid a visit to the Sound on ycster-
day, in company with friend. We left town about
O'Clock a. M took the road to Wrightsvle; reach
ed MIR. Richard Grants in due time found ourselves
off our route about miles hired blind negro to pi
lot US the creek horse took to the water Mr.
Lattmers; forded the creek safely water coming well
up in the buggy landed safe; took the only road we
could find brought up at the Camp Grounds Of Capt
Edmondson !; found Capt K. and company all well
with the exception OF few OF bis men, who had been
off on duty during last week New River. They had
got very wet while of from the camp, and took cold
They all convalescent. The captain has beau
tu parade ground good water and splendid view Of
the Captain officers, and men, appeared glad to
see us stayed here about halt hour when started
again to Mchell's, place Of destination proceeded
about two-thirds of mile, when wheel of We
hicle gave way ; endeayored 10 repair damagss not
successful The worthy mounted the horse bareback,
and proceeded back to camp reported progress; Capt
Edmondson fully appreciated condition, and kindly
assisted out of deplorabe difficulties by the loan
of the only riding vehicle in camp-for which kindness
he has our best thanks had horse hched and We pro-
ceeded back to tie place of disaster where we had left
friend pnd his small child, boy about four years
old our fre8d congratulated on our success in pro-
IL
ceeded to Mr.. Mchell's arrived about IL O'Clock !;
found number Of ladies and gentlemen from town
oying the fresh breeze; inspected magnifct nj
grape arbor, and took sniff of breeze got dinner
when it ready, which quite acceptable, there
being any quantity of Pig fish, oysters, and forth
served in Mitchels best style for the occasion Dinner
over guests ready for tramp in various drec-
TONS and in pursuit OF various objects. just before
leaving there general onslaught made by two
ferocious youngsters with huge bowie knives upon
couple Of magnificent watermeons placed upon the ia
BILE by the landlord. They cut up in less than no
time. During the process noticed general STAN
pede amongst the bystanders, who in no wise dis,
posed to become familiar with such Instruments especial
| ly when it was not known that but one the
ground The melons were, however, soon out of sight,
and the party began to retreat towards town.
The day pleasant and the party seemed to enjoy
themselves we'll Mtchels' is great place during the
summer season.
N. B.-rbe Federal feet reported off the shore
throwing shell at our troops had left before we reached
Mitches The public may rest assured it well for
the Federasts that they took the hint in time to
themselves Our party was host within themselves,
and were prepared for any emergency. The beach is
perfectly Shehed ~
| We PUBLISH ELSEWHERE the report of Hon. L. O B.
Branch, Quartermaster and Paymaster General under
this State 1t is made to the Governor in response to
resolution of enquiry passed by the House of Com
MONS and contains all the information as yet posses
sion of the public in regard to matters within his
troll 1t will doubt prove interesting We fear that
it will hardly be satisfactory to OF those who have
been so long watching and waiting"
In connection with this matter we take the liberty of
making extract from private letter. not sent to us
for publication, but which contains some suggestions to
which wish to direct public attention. and especially
the attention of " whom it may concern" Our cor
respondent says =
81 wish you would call the attention of the authorities of
the County the fact of very many officers of companies
going off having advanced the means of equpping their
companies. and without that money without pay,
and have to feed and furnish themselves The Court of
Claims very dlatory reporting, and when they
port the State will be in funds pay them. Now the
County wait for these funds and Liabilities
but officers going off have the prospect before them
ving and being able hold their with brother
fcers who have not furnished the of equppng their
companies. 1t strikes that it would be small matter
the County of New Hanover to take the claims
officers and let them have the money they taking the
from the State as she is able to pay it.
These suggestions at least well worthy of con-
sideration. We believe there is County Committee
of Safety competent to act within certain limits in the
recess Of the County Court.