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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-19
The Expedition II the Atlantic Coast.

The last intelligence received here of the naval expe
dltOn OF the enemy of coasts was, that Fort Macon
threatened by number OF its vessels This fort
a strong position, on what Is known as Bogue Island
and guards Of the most important nles the North
Carolina coast opposite the port OF Beaufort 1t is
derstOOd here however that the preparations for defence
are complete and that the enemy will have to encounter
difficulties in any demonstration this pOinI, such
did not confront them at Hatteras.
News has also been received Of the abandonment OF
Beacon Island and Oregon Inlet, the Carolina coast
1t is understood that the abandonment of these points
bee necessary Of the seizure OF Hatteras
and the free Dgress of the enemy to The Sounds
The delences of Wilmington, Fort Macon, NewberD,
and other points on the Carolina seabonrd is now
matter Of urgent necessity Volunteers, learn, are
being raised in the Eastern and Southern counties Of
North Carolina to defend the sea coast.
On the Georgia coast preparations active for put
TIM it in defensive condition. The equipment OF Fort
Pulaski fully complete d. the State OF Georgia having
expended about $4,000 for heavy guns and other
ces5ary equipments
Governor Brown has also assumed the constitutional
power to cali into active service State troops to conduct
military operations on the coast The proclamation,
which be has issued the subject calls for thorough
organization and training OF the militia. Volunteer
companies entering the service will be mustered into
service needed, after they can be armed and
formed into regiments, to Tor six twelve months
as the exigences may require.
At last Northern accounts Stringham, the Flag Off
Of the squadron absent 10 the North and But
er the commander of the expedition awaiting further
| instructions at Washington. Under these crcum-
stances it is scarcely probable that any further demon
stration will be Immediately made upon seacOast or
not until shall have bad time, under the present &C
operations of the Government in shipping ordnance
and in boring rfed cannon, put it in state Of de-
| tence-R1ch ETGm'ner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-19
From the Raleigh Register


The General Military HOSP ital for taking of the
sick and wounded of the North Carolina troops will be
established 10 Petersburg, Virginia, and will be ready
for the accommodation Of patients in few weeks.
There will be required for the use OF this Hospital,
two hundred and fifty pair of sheets two huLjred and
fifty pillow ticks and as many pillow casts; two hun
dred and fifty pair of blankets many pair Of drawers
and socks OF wool and cotton and two hundred and fifty
shirts two hundred and fifty towels, and any quantity
OF hard soap such as is made by our housewives This
latter article very m1cb needed at this time in all the
Regiments.
Besides the above enumerated articles there will Of
course be needed Brandy Whisky, Wines, Cordals,
Tea Rice-four, Sage, Mustard, gr0undi in Seed Red
pepper Sage aud dried fruits of all kinds And if any
Of our Eastern friends will send supply of Yeoppon,
it will doubt BE- found very useful and wholesome ~
Money forwarded to this Office in furtherance of the
objects contemplated By the establishment of this nst
tuition will be thankfully received and properly used
shall go to Petersburg Thursday fer tie purpose
among Other things. Of making arrangements for reeey.
ug all articles forwarded for the OF the Hospital by
the citizens Of the Stale and also, for the purpose OF
arranging ahont transportation.
Any further information this subject, in regard
to the special wants of different Regiments will be
cheeruly furnished by the Chief ct this Department as
far as he is abIa So 70 do
CHARLES E JOHNSON.
Surg. Gen' n &.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-19

A REORGANIZATION.

WHEREAS, By the provisions OF the Sd section OF an
of Congress- approved August SOth 1851 entitled
Act TO Collect distribution the MONEYS remaining
in several Post Offices of the Confederate Sstes st the
time the postal service taken in charge said Govern
ment it is made duty of the Postmaster General to
make Proclamation that all persons who are citizens of the
Confederate States of America and may have rendered
postal service of the States OF under
appointments made by the United States Gov
eminent before the Confederate States Government took
cha Of such service shall present their claims to hs
patmen verified and established according TO such rules
shall prescribe by time therein to be set forth mol
less than ak months and requiring the claimant to state
under much has paid and the date of such
payments the appointment under
which said claim occurred and what fund provision mas
been set apart or made for the further payment the whole
portion the balance of such claim by the Govern
meDt of the United states or OF OF the States and they
shall also oath whether they performed fully the
service according their contracts appointments during
the time for which they claim pay, and not what partial
service they did perform and what deductions have beer
made from their pay far they know, account Of
any failure pa>tialfalure, perform such service
Now, therefore, l. JOHN II. REAGAN, Postmaster
General the Confederate States of America do THE
proclamation requiring ell persons having claims 1o
postal service under the foregoing provisions of the Sd
ton of the above named sc to present said claims to the
Auditor OF the Treasury for the Post lice Department fo
examination before the 18th day of March, 1882
order that may make report to Congress of the amount
thereof, as required by law -
Blank forms for presenting and verifying the claims viii
be furnished application the Auditor of the Treasury
for the Post Office Department.
And hereby require all persons whc have heretofore
collected the States
sing the Confederate States and which they had pa
the time the Confederate States took charge of the
postal service to make out under OATH and send to th
Auditor Of the Treasury for the Postofiee Department,
before the 18th day of October general LEDGE
with United States for the service of the Post
Office Department. up the time the control OF the poeta
with the general regulations of the Postoce Depart
ment issued May lth 1859 page 1885, exhibiting the bal
in the possession of such postmasters.
(-~l Given under my hand and seal of the Postohc
Department Of The Confederate States of America
t~) at Richmond, Virginia, the 18th day Of September
|, Sept II Postmaster General
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Correspondence D..
HIS Honor, Chief Justice PEARSON

HIS Honor, Chief Justice PEARSON
Having seen the proclamation OF the President Of tne
Confederate States, DESTROYS Of knowing whether
effected by it. or would be considered citizen IS
If native.
l WAS born in the State Of New York IN 1895, and
in $40 removed 10 North Carolina, where have re-
sided since. I marIIe4i North Carolua nil my
property is beFe a.tog JUSTICE Of the Peace in
akin, and have been for many years, snd have held
Offices of trust aud profit under the State aud have
peatediy allegiance to North C8rolDa. / settled
here TO remain permanently and have altered ny
intention OF remaining. Am required 10 do any act
uader that proclamation. Al answer will obige
Yours truly, JAS. r. DODGE.
Ya0k;1 n g.. Aug "a, 1861.
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sept 6, 1861.
WHEREAS II has pleas sn oil vie Providence wbose
iusCrutabe and past finding cut to commission
deahto bear from time 10 eternity the }iev Geo. AcNei
Who faithful and dligent aboTer IN the vineyard
his Lord wEose uniform klcnegs, answering integrity
and untarDshed virtue rendered him dear 10 al with whom
he connected and whose of usefulness and honor
has thus been preauEey ended leaving void both in the
bosom of his family and in the country at rgs wbch
never be filed. Therefore, be il
ReSolUedI That the Phlanthropic Society Of which be
member deeply feels the loss which has sustained
in the dea of who oTBameD to them yet in
humble submission to Him " who dOeth all things WE'LL
Kiss the band that holds the rod and say, Thy will ba
DONE
ResoIred That tender to he bereaved family and
lations OF fellow member heartfelt sympathy and
that drop with them the tear OF the
Of him who was dear both to them and us.
ReS0red That copy Of these resolutions be TO the
family OF The deceased the N C. Presb eTian Wilmington
Journal and the State Journal with request that they be
published. JOHN A. CApERON,l
ARCh'D NcFADYEN,S Com
T. W. CARR,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-19
From the Goldsboro' Tribune.


The following letter from our townsman. Maj. An
drews is published at our solicitation. We thought
the friends Of that gentleman would be pleased to bear
from him, and that the public generally would be inter
esed in the manner in which the prisoners taken at Fort
Hatteras treated:
FoRr CoLUMBts,
Governors Island, n. Y, Sept 7th, 1861.
DEAR WIFE IL write these few lines in the hope
they may be permitted pass through the lines to you
and bring you the first you will have of my real
poslttoH. Instead OF going Bedioes island
you before we to this place. The soldiers are in
Od Castle Williams, which you may know as the old
circular ort here and quatered 10 the barracks
at Fort Columbus. ough the kindness OF the Off
GERS we receive good treatment could be expected
where so many suddenly quartered without any
tee Our cooks, cook tor Us the raiOns which are re-
guary allowed, aud we have enough to eat good
and soldiers beds OF course all know how to live the
life OF soldiers after late experience. health is
very good and have nice Christian gentleman for q
roommate, Col. Martin. | have clothes enough, some
tobacco, aDG have ordered from New 7 ork through
SANFORD, who has been to see me, some addition to my
wardrobe and some little things needed for
have not been put upon tull parole, but partial
one with limits assigned extending round the west and
south eide OF the Island, has been granted that
have plenty of and ull view of the city aud bay
have spent hours with my glass looking at the va
rous Objects Of interest within view and studying the
ever-varylng Of busy life. You know | always
said New York was my ideal of beautiful barbor. l
see but little change in it,
None of my acquaintance have visited me yet One
stranger offered me all tie money | needed, but de-
cned We have advised our friends not any way to
Involve themselves to help us, though there would be
iear perhaps, Tor those who born here and have
never been South had any connection with the South
hen we left the Minnesota the officers and men re.
q1e8ted Col. Martiu to return thanks to Commodore
oringhau bis officers aid men, for their kind for
COR comfort which done, and regret it all
we could do, You may not hear from again for
some time, but pray yon do not be uneasy about me-
am III the hands OF Jesus who has overShad0wed my
head IN the hour of battle, and my trust in him is unim
paired.
Capt. Van Brunt, OF the Minnesota has consented
to lake letters cat TO Old Point and forward them
so that our families may know exactly how stu
ated. We feel very grateful TO him for the feelings
which moves him willie performing his duty strictly II
his Own government, Tot forget tie yeanng OF hus
bands aud fathers towards wives and children. AnC
now good bye, with my dearest love to all family
AID friends.
Seud WORD 10 LEI Or, that Capt. Sutton bis officers
and men, al well aud here with All the prison
Gig are hare, aJd all well.
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vOLINTErRS wANTED.

q YOUNG MEN OF NORTH CAROLINA, your ooun-
n try is invaded and calls you to have estab-
VI lshed my Headquarters for the present. at Lumberton
kobeson county, and invite the young of Columbus,
Brurswick Baden, Robson Cumberland Richmond An
son. Moore and Montgomery to rally to the flag of their
country hitherto victorious all pitched battles and help
drive the enemy from borders Your services will be
accepted either for twelve months during the
In the twood capacity of Captain ia the army of the
Lord and of my country propose to lead the under
my command victory their spiritual well their
temporal foes. God and country Feowcitizens to
the rescue. JAMES SINCLAIR,
Col. Commanding.
August 2S 1881. 300&l.4W
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-19
From the Richmond Dispatch
MAsoN's HILL Fairfax county,
Sont I 2fh 1871


The forces from Munson's Hill, mere hear, were en-
gagged Wednesday evening in very spirited fight
with the Yankees at Lewensvile, about miles north
west from that point You have no doubt been iurn
shed with the particulars of this brilliant affair by
of your correspondents.
Col. J. E. B. Stewart had only 800 men under his
command with two pieces of the Washington Artillery,
Capt Rosser when they put to fight three regiments
Of Hessians with two hundred cavalry and eight pieces
of cannon, and drove them mile down the road to-
wards the Chain Bridge. We killed Yankees, and
took live ones, without having hurt side
They left guns hats over-coats haversaeks &c. strewn
along the road la mode Manassa and did notstop till
they got safely behind their entertainments Wash
ingon, when they raised signal lights. They doubt
less much asperated by this calling defeat that we
may expect attack here at any moment, when they
will try to avenge themselves upon this division but
they will have to be very sharp, and do better fighting
than they have done yet during the war; their wishes
are gratifed in this respect. They will fud masked
batteries and other engines OF destruction, they have
never yet seen from any of the Balloons balloons.
We only say to valiant foes near Us, come On
with your forces whenever you feel like it, and do as we
did at Manassa give us fair fight in open field, and
don't skulk behind your Notifications and affect content
| for this rebellion in the South. BAYoNET.
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NOTICE,

TIVE Subscriber having qualified Administrator upon
the estate of Thomas Cowan, Jr., deceased ct sep
TENDER Term A. D. 1851 of the Court of Pleas and Quar-
Sessions of New Hanover county hereby gives notice
all said estate to forward and
make payment and all persons having claims against said
estate present them duly authenticated within the sms
prescribed by law otherwise this notice will be plead in bar
of their recovery. d. s. COWAN, Admir-.
NB. All accounts be mailed to at Robes9ns P.
o., N. G. D. S. Q.
Eept aid 2t.Vr
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Wilmington Dist,ics.-FouRTH ROUND.
EIED.

DIED.
of William M and Susan A. Harriss, aged years months
and 81 days
and intelligent t, the admation Of ell who knew him. He
devotedly loved by his parents, who with stricken
hearts, bow in humble submission to all-Eise God
through whose nseutabe providence he has been called
from them.
Sleep on Wentworth, tho1 wilt wake
When that day OF JOY shall break.
In thy Saviors image bright,
Clothed i'll robes OF spotless white.
In the shining courts above,
Dmells the little one we love
There his voice i5 sweetly ringing
With the bands of angels singing.
In this town the 18th inst after short but painful Ill
ness, MARY AGNES infant daughter of Robert and Mary
A. R. Thor burn.
In Onslow county N c. on the 18th September 1861 at
the house of her grand father MARY ELLEN daughter
James and Susan Dixon, aged 2 years. months and IL
days.
September, Mrs. CAROLINE v. GREEN, wife of Elisha
Green.
IN the of the subject of this notice
melancholy breach has been made in interesting fani
y and large circle OF friends and acquantances The
writer OF this brief notice. takes melancholy pleasure
furnishing this humble tribute respect her many an
BE qualities Always entertaining high regard tor rei
gon she few years since made public profession Of
her attachment to Christ and his believe she
adorned hi profession By consistent and devoted walk
and conversation Though her professedly religious e
short, che lived long enough exenply some of the
oVeliest traits OF the human character. This in
especial manner her in her last Illness although pro
tracted and painful she bore with becoming patience and
resgDaton expressing desire TO live, but freely giving
M all to be- with God Her end peaceful The Inss Is
sustained, is her ifDte gain Her has gone dowr
while it yet night but has risen, trust ia eternal day
Gone, gone, Carrie. thou art gone
Gone Ike q dew drop is borne from the bough
Oh, Ior the home ne where thy spirit dwell now
| Wilmington, Sept Is, 1861 SIP.
EenF u - N
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4 sneoiaI correspondent writes thus =

RICBNoHD Sept. ID, 1861.
Eds. Wilmington J0urtC1-
Congress, session. passed throwing open
vessels the Cole coast of the Confederate States with
regard the laws which forbid their entering
except established ports OF entry but the act hav
ing been to the President for hs approval before the
adjournment OF Cong. ess failed 10 become Ldr.
The reQDred vesse awaiting themselves this prvi
ege at the Custom House nearest to their landing
| assured the government will, n0twithsend ng the
lspng of the act give the intentions Congress-
aud vessels may any inlet providing they comply
gIt5 The existing Laws in other respects. D. g. D.
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NsHTTCE,

dH0sE ciizens Of Wilmington aud the vicinity who
i disposed to the construction of the Military
boad from Camp Wyatt to the Plank Road, leading East
ward from Wilmington, are requested to report he number
to furnish for the purpose either TO Col JAS T. Miller
Wilmington; Gen. Alex McRae WJightsville; TO the
unde rsigned at Camp Winslow,
portion Of the Road is laid oG ndready for immediate
construction Laborers should bring axes, spades and
shoves Provisions will be furnished needed.
P. NJ. LDA0NST0E, Capt. Com dg
Sent. Z. 2N2
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ONE Hundred 1.AnnnERe WANTED

IMMEDIATELY, 10 do public work-whts or black will
be received Price of labor Is cents per day and
lions. Apply to Capt. RANKIN Immediately.
P. SAny wishing to contribute labor for the public
good now have opportunity to do so.
JOHN D. BFLLAMY,
On behalf of the Committee Of Safety for the town of
Wilmington.
Aug. 81. S02.tf--2.tf
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no TILE PUBLIC.

TINE CHALLENGE for trial at Cutting from s. r.
4 Robbins Jas Mccormick, which appeared in the
Journal 18th inst containing my Designating the
place where Mr. Robbins could be found dc may have Leo
Cormick as well as myself that should say Mr. Robbins
tailor who worked in my shop IS Coat maker for
some weeks mast he has also rked for Mr. Mccormick,
and ga understand had some words with him. As to the
Challenge kTe,o nothing fit, did knoo anything
whatsoever of any dispute between McCoFmck ana R9oblns
anything intended ndscreton the part OF Mr.
Robbins the publication OF the challenge every effort OF
mine would have been used in dssuadng him from commit
ting it. y. D BALDWIN,,
Manufacture of Civic and Military Work.
CANT Il T&4-It
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EnR SALE

THE PLANTATION Is miles from Wilmington. the
road leading to Ellington three miles from Marlboro
Depot the W. w. r. b. belonging to the subscriber,
containing about 700 acres There good dweog and
all necessary outhouses attached Any person wishing to
purchase examine the premises. The above farm VIII
be sold at a sacrifice. Apply to DAVID E. BUNTING.
Sept, lW-d4t<W
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OFF dATfERAS INLET, |
fT1hnrcG1au A ur 90 1871

7 =
y Well we have taken Hatteras Inlet-tgo
batteries some 5 guns-and Captain Barron, ate Of
the navy, who sechesed Major Andrews and Clio men.
It done By the 10nch guns of the squadron which
made the place TOO warm for them Their guns were
veil served ard they, it appears, behaved well. few
shot struck u.s. but did 10 harm. Our men
all behaved well, and the gunnery was excellent Z
The admirable gunnery of the young officers who com
manded the ten-inch pivot guns finished the work
That end nothing else saUed the soldiers and the squad
ron from a-disgTacefuI reputse. Some forty 10-nct
shells exploded within the enemys work. be fire was
hot as to cut off their retreat and after losing large
number killed and wounded, they gave in Maj1l
Doughtys command was entirely unsupported and must
have beer cut 10 pieces tcroed to surrender they
had been attacked with spirit By the euemys superior
force on Wednesday night. Butler did not land unit
after the enemy shosVsa 0hste flag upon their battery
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August Is. 1851.

b THE SUBSCRIBER is orgsnizing Company for the
~ War. Any person DESTROYS Of becoming member vii
L mako application Immediately at this place.
JN0. l.. CANTWEIII.
Wilmington, N c., Sent 1, 1861. 3e5&2-f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-19

WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce F. D. Koonce, Of
Onslow Independent Candidate in the Third District
for seat in the First Congress of the Confederate States
under the Permanent Constitution.
Sent. 18th. 1851 4wta-.
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THE PRISONERS AND THE JUVENILE DARKEYs =
The Richmond correspondent of the Memphis Appeal
relates an incident which consider worth copying:
The prisoners still remain in their old quarters at
Harwoods factory on the lower end of Main street
A gentleman who visited them day or two ago has
related to short dialogue having occurred 10 his
hearing at the prison, which is good that will give
it you group of grinning little negroes just dis
charged from their daily labor had gathered around
window Of the factory and were amusing themselves
with comments upon the appearance of the captves-
One of these latter annoyed being thus stared ut and
discussed by young Sambo broke out at the largest OF
them:
go away, you id little cuss if it hadn't been
for the like of you I'd have never been in this pesky
place"
We'll, boss" says small ebony, :" what you come
ERE for? We all nuver ak you to come 'ere-nobody
want you come 'ere-lemme lone"
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IAMEs MCCORMICK.

SCIENTIFIC TAILOR AND GUTTER,
04AN ALWAYS be found at his own place OF business.
ready to accommodate his customers, but not 10 reply
to the challenges of those who hardly able to sew
straight seam much less cut garment and only h to pc
used as the tools of for bsr purposes The = to
r. Robbins advertisement shews the object OF the whole
thing ESept IS, 1s6l.-4lt*
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The Boston Courier gives prominence to the follow
ing letter from officer of Stringhams squadron 1t
presents the exploit in light and the captures IN
new figures
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FAYETTEvHLE, Sept HI oston-sales OF old al lOs
on Saturday.
Bacon-Hog round 81
Flour-Family 40, super 40
Corn--Ceuntry 65 to 10.