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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27
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SOMETIMES peoples wishes moderate, and still re
main ungratifed All we wished for particularly this
morning, was that the Journal would edit itself, and
that nobody would ask the news for felt hot,
lazy and uncomfortable slept account of the
heat and been barked to death by dogs, for there
still dogs left They say that the remnant of the Cher
okeeS at Quaatown, in Jackson county, have more dogs
10 proportion to numbers than any other community in
the State Last night, by the barking bowling yowl
ing, growing and XII wing, judged that the Juna-
usk Zouaves with all the dogs of the Cherokee nation
and all the heas thereunto apperainng had arrived in
full force painted and ornamented with sundry stripes
like unto zebras, the dogs with blue tails and the
with red eyes and carbunces We dreamed OF the Zou-
aVes We had fight with one, who killed US, took off
our skalp, and then demanded some whskey. On not
getting the whiskey he asked in voice of thunder for
any more teegraphs." Although dead, this last was
too much 3d. dead as were, aud without skalp,
we up and whaled him. until be hoered so loud that it
woke us up to find an immense and most stupeOdous
dogfght progressing just before the door No doubt
the heat and the dog fight made us dream the solemn
and terrific dream above set forth
P. S.-We have tried as nearly as may be, to make
the Journal edit ITSELF About the news why, the peo-
pie are anxious, and iDiN ask that Finally, Indians
never ask for fire water outside of novel tenn
persnce tract.-Daily Journal, 18th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

A FINE COMPANY of mounted men arrived
here yesterday, and encamped near the toll
house, on the plank road.
They are from Scotland Neck Halifax County, num-
berng eighty men, under the command of Cap
tain P. N. Edmoudston; First Lieut. VIM. H. Smith !;
Second Lieut., A. B. Hill Third Lieut., George A.
Higgs.
The troop is wellmounted, uniformed armed and
equipped and gives evidence of discipline. Yesterday
afternoon they marched through several streets of town.
preceded by Frank Jobnsons band and attracted much
attention. They have their caps the initials d. R.,
which we presume stands for Mounted Rifemen. They
will most probably, however, shot guns loaded with
buck-shot The troop is armed and equipped at its
own expense Daily Journal, 26h inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

We notice that some of our cotemporarles are DeSln
ming discuss the question as to whether the day which
heads this article is to be hereafter recognized and Cd
served by the people Of the Confederate States
Some contend that as in the Congress which proclaim
ed the independence of the colonies the 4th day OF
July 1916 the South took as large part the North
and indeed larger part if any thing that therefore she
is at least as much entitled the North can be- to re-
tain the day anniversary in her political calender
The question then is whether she will do so or not
whether, in fact, Thursday of next week will be Oh
served among u.s. Or be permitted to pass without OBJ
servance.
Those who think that it should be allowed to pass,
take the ground that it belongs to the history OF
union which no longer exists. That the States COM
posing the Congress which declared independence in
1875 are now at war with each otber-that they are
two people-that they no more meet together
brethren around the political altar apd that
therefore, this observance would be only form without
any vitality. They say that it has become matter OF
past history like the English Magma Charta, which laid
down principles in which the whole world has deep
interest," but which we not called upon to celebrate
in any peculiar way.
On the other hand soma contend that, having as all
admit as much right to the houors and gores of the
first revolution as our enemies, bound to as
sert the right of the South to her share in that as
in any other portion of the common heritage, and
that therefore should by all means adhere
to the 4th as demonstration Of our intention to
assert all the historical prestige that attaches to the
Southern portion of the first revolution, that being the
largest portion too.
Perhaps both right. We can't see of course wig
the Southern States have uot got the best right in the
world to the Fourth of July and to its observance if
they choose is simply matter of expediency, and
we would suggest by way of compromise that owing
to the disturbed state of the country there be public
celebration any where but that there be general
ton of business for part of the day at least When
peace comes once these things will regu late them
selves
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

A FRIEND has called our attention to some strong
points of similarity between Col. Hill and General
Ravelock, the main point however being the highly re-
gious tone of mind which distinguished Havelock and
which also distinguishes Hill COL Hill is an elder in the
Presbyterian Church. and consistent practical chris
tian he no more forgets the worship of God in camp
than at home. He relies upon the.sancton of Heaven
there as In any other work vocaton-ust much
though engaged in the mnistrations OF religion or in
the teaching of youth. Such man, brave, religious,
thoroughly educated leading such regiment as the LIST
N. c., could hardly fail to make his mark.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

THE TELEGRAPH published in yesterdays Journal,
announcing the capture OF Gen. Lyon not contained
in or confirmed by the Richmond or Petersburg papers
We do not however doubt the accuracy of our
pondent On that account.
Our telegraph was sent from Richmond many hours
after their morning papers bad been printed and there
fore contained information received since they had
to press Until contradicted officially we see no rea
to question the accuracy OF our teegraphc nforma
ton Our correspondents DO not contradict it, at least
they bave not yet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

The CREW OF THE SAvANNAH.-Our benevolent phiosop-
ing for the blood of the ships of the captured
privateer Savannah But this is very nice and delicate
question. The rebels hold number of Union men as pr
and they constantly picking up sraggers here
and there Are these Union men to be sacrificed in retail
alton for the hasty execution of these rebel pvatees
Or shall rashly challenge in the rule of rigid justice
against these prisoners pirates the fierce policy
part OF the Davis prVaeers of the immediate hanging
the of every Northern merchant ship they may
after captured No; the lives of own people
titled to some consideration Let these pratca prisoners
be tried and condemned please and then held
stages for the future good behavior of the enemy Thus
many innocent Union be saved, who would other
wise be murdered in retaliation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

report prevailed here yesterday to the effect that
East Tennessee had seeded from the other part of the
State We place reliance in the rumor for the rea-
son that convention authorized to take such action
is or has been in session. There was current rumor
also, that fight had occurred between the Confederate
aad Federal forces Cumberland some fifteen miles
this side OF that place and that the enemy was soon
dispersed leaving in the hands of our men their colors
and some arms We expect that those the Indiana
veterans that survived the battle of Buena VISTA as
four Hosier regiments were quartered in the town of
Cumberland at the last accounts. It is more than
probable that there has been brush somewhere in that
neighbordood.- Lynehburg Varginian, 22d.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

On Saturday last Mr.. Abrahams of this town. for
merly member of the Cape Fear Rifle Company,
showed rs bust OF President Davis which he bad just
modelled in clay 1t was really work of art Mr. A, we
believe is mechanic and his artistic skill is mainly
se-taugh 1t seems he made the bust after lecture
OF Mr. Davis in newspaper not having had any chance
for sitting of the live subject. The resemblance was
suff GENTLY striking to be recognised at once
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27
Missouri.

The war in Missouri will probably be more exasper-
ated than in any other State The insults the aggres-
ons and expressions practiced by the Federal
naries in ST. Louis and elsewhere upon the Southern
Rights of the State have reused the latter to frenzy
The war threatens to be one of extermnation The
mnions of Francis P Blair, Junior the mercenaries of
General Lyons and the Red Republican followers OF
Carl Schulz in ST. Louis have an awful reckoning be-
fore them, and tbty will hardly escape The lower Mis-
ssissppi will hardly be invaded from ST. Louis or Cairo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

A New COMPLICATION. The Mobile Advertiser &
Register says We understand that the British resi-
dents OF our city are about to make application to Lord
Lyons to demonstrate with the United States Govern
ment against the detention of their letters at Washing
ton The United States have agreed with the British
tion and these parties claim that the fufment of the
treaty stipulation should be insisted on Or at least that
their letters should not be detained and sent TO Washing
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

To Stop BLEED1NG.-Asa Kemper, Ross county,
Ohio writes to the American Agrcuturist that bleed
ing from wound on man or beast may be stopped by
mixture of wheat -four and SALT in equal parts
bound on with cloth. If the bleeding be profuse use
large quantity, say from one to three pints. 1t may
be left on for hours days. if necessary In this
manner he saved the life of horse which was bleeding
from wounded artery the bleeding ceased in five min,
utes alter the application was left on three days,
when it worked loose was easily removed and the wound
soon healed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

VERY fine company Of State troops under command
of captain P Mallett, down yesterday from Fay
ettevile, on board the North Carolina The COMPANY
numbers in the neighborhood of ninety men and is
attached to colonel Meares regiment. The Leutenants
are VIM. Horne, Ed. Spearman and Charles Mallett
The company will be stationed here, we suppose, until
the regiment is ready to move to Virginia.
Daily Journal, 24th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

BIG PoTAToE.-We have before US one of the
finest looking potatoes we ever saw 1t so large,
heahy-ookiDg, has such fine countenance such eyes
and such nose 1t is of the kind called Irsh but said
to be of the buenosed persuasion It. with others of
the same Sort raised by Mr.. John K. Curre at his
place not far from town.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27
The Best Yet!

1t will be seen by our telegraph to-day that the re-
ported capture of General Lyons the Federal command
er in Missouri is confirmed.
Different Stories wholly contradictory of each other
had been circulated about this matter and as the direct
lines of communication from Western Missouri were
and still in tie hands of the Federalists the truth
Was a long while in making its way to the world.
Lyons was the INSCRIPTIONS agent of Lincolnite ag
erosion upon the rights the interests and the sovereign
ty of Missouri He, it who captured regiment of
State militia at Camp jackson, who commanded the
Federal troops who fired upon and murdered women
and children, who refused to accept the very liberia
terms offered by Gov. jackson. Upon the whole we
like the news from Boonville-Daily Jour- 25h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

The CAROLINA FLAG published at Concord in Ca
barrus county, will be discontinued after two more is
Sues unless the public forward and give it sup
port adequate to sustain it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27

M ,rgar, Marshall 81
Orr, Tully "
O'Quinn, James
O'Quinn, Henry
Potter, Win K
Penny, Major R
Reeves, Henry B
Richardson, Thos W
Rivenbark, John W
Rivenbark, Chas W
Robinson, Evan L
Robinson, Jas NJ
Robitzsch, Rob't B
Savage, George w
Sellers, David
Skies, Chatham D
Skies, Columbus F
omltn, y onn
Smith, spias s
STANDBY, Sam'l j
STICKY, VIM j
Taylor, John
Timmons, Dennard s
Wagstaf, John w
Walker, Edward D jr
Walker, VIM H
Walker, John w
Walker. Sam'l J
White, John w
Whitehead. Burwell
Williams, Thos 81
Wilson, John J
Wood, Alfred ]
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27
FAYETTEVILLE. June. Is, Isl


Mr.. SpeLman Il am very you would not will
lngy do any Individual or any company of North Car
DINA soldiers wrong knowingly. Yet it seems that
town companies unfortunate in not being known
either to you the Wilmington Journal. The latter
in giving list of the companies forming the first Reg
ment land who fought at Bethel Church Joints the
of both companies and you omit one, the Fayette
vile Independent Light Infantry organized in 1897 and
now commanded by Capt. Wright Huske and the La
Fayette Light Infantry Capt. Joseph B. Starr, were
both in that fight and 1 am informed did some good
work. Another mistake under which you labor you
say the watch of Capt Wardrop is by this time in the
hands of the mother of the gallant fellow who covered
himself with glory by capturing it, and who is men,
Der of Capt. McDOwel's company of BuncOmbe. The
watch has been exhibition in this town for two or
three days past and is in the possession of the
widow Russell OF this place. The watch delivered
to her by mayor, who the battle field few
hours after the action and it delivered to him by the
uUadovS son. Stephen the gallant boy of Is years who
captured and requested the mayor to hand it to his
mother Stephen also claims the honor of sending the
Capt. to his long account and learn here that the
watch was awarded to Russell IA member of Captain
Huske's company as the slayer of the Captain. This
is not the only trophy of that victory Another wild
ows son, Newton Clark, quite boy, has sent to his
mother TIE Captains five shooter splendid navy pistol
! This article had my hand on to-day. Now it seems
that our boys did not do the killing they nearest
to the enemy when they and the first to salute
the Captain [ know you will correct the error and
also will the Journal and do our boys Justice They
the pride and boast of our town and would
ly feel any omission in public Journal to give them
their rights ; | must therefore request you and Mr..
Fulton to publish this letter.
Very respectfully.
4. WADDELL.
OF course copy Mr. WaddeI's letter with pleasure.
He does no more than justice when he takes for granted
willingness to give to the companies of his town the
very fullest credit hey he very truly observes
desel vedly the pride of their people.
1t is rather mistake though to suppose that the
Fayetteville companies not known to On the
contrary have more than one valued friend in the
ranks Of the Independent Light Infantry, also in
those of the Lafayette Light Infantry.
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For the Journal.
It
CAMP OF THE ELLINGTON RIFLE GUARDS.


NEAR WARRENToN, N. c., June 10th, 1861. I
MessTS Editors AS have promised to write 10 several
in New Hanover who in the fortunes
of our Company and discharge that duty no more eec
tuay than through your columns deem unnecessary to
apologize for troubling with few hssty notes:
Our Company, the Ellington Rifle Guards, LETT Llng
ton on Friday afternoon June l4h and reached this place
on the Sunday following The incidents connected with our
leaving were of very Impressive character and no one OF
the largest assembage which convened at Ellington
forget the mingled emotions OF Joy and sorrow
which were depicted every face That heart must surely
be unfit throb ia freemans bosom which cannot be
moved behodng mother giving up her cherished soa
as sacrifice for the redemption OF her country
or can Indifference in witnessing the tears an aec
tonate wife she bids long, and perhaps last
the partner of her joys and sorrows can speak o e
whole Company, and say that felt highly battered al the
interest manifested in our behalf.
One important of the day the presentation
of beautiful Confederate Flag to the Company by the
ladies 81 Ellington and vicinity This happy emblem OF
Mcleod and received by Capt James s. Hines, both of
which gentlemen made remarks appropriate to an occasion
of so great feeling and soemny The Flag handsomely
gotten up and within the circle of Stars representing our
glorious Ccnfederacy, the following inscription viz
/" Presented to
Company F.
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SSs.4 azs.s,s For the Standard. !:
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
RALEIGH TYPOGRAPHICAL SoCIETY,
Uctobar 9th 1881

AAbEiGH SOCiETf, -
October 18th, 1861.
The committee appointed at the last meeting Of
the Raleigh Typographical Society, to prepare sui
table testimonial to the worth of our late fellow
craftsman, MARTIN V'B GILBERT, beg leave to offer
the following:
WHEREAS, This Society has learned that our late
ass oiate, Martin V'B. Gilbert native of Pasquo-
tank county, N c., fell calamity defending his be-
loved State during the late bombardment of Fort
Hattcras by Lincoln's emissaries: Therefore, -"
Resotred, That We bear willing testimony to his
personal worth as gentleman and citizen, to his
eminent capacity and skill as printer and to his
usefulness and fidelity member of this Society.
ReSotred, That we bow with humble submission
to this inscrutable Providence, while we deeply de-
plore his loss yet We rejoice that his patriotic
spirit led him to be willing martyr to the Of
Southern independence, and that he was among the
first to shed his blood in its defence.
Resolred, That the members of this Society wear
the usual badge of mourning and that the Secretary
communicate to the family of the deceased sin
cere coincidence, with a copy of these resolutions
Resotred, That the above preamble and resolu-
tions be spread upon the journal and that the news
papers OF the State be requested to publish the same
JOHN NICH0LS,)
j. H. Afford, Com.
j. n BUNTING, !
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HEAD Q'Rs. 1sT REG. n. c. STATE TRooPs
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FOR Inc standard
HEAD Q'Rs 1sT REG n. c. STATE Troops,
CAMP BEE, Oct "a, 1861.
Editor Raleigh Standard:-
SIR: Through the columns Of your paper desire
to make a fitting acknowledgment of the many ia
vors have received at the hands of the ladies of
my county. For several weeks past they have been
busily engaged in making clothing, collecting blan-
kets, and in many other ways providing for the
health and comfort of our soldiery. From Mrs. II.
G. Spru as the organ of the Ladies' Soldiers
Aid Society,"" OF Washington County, l am in re-
ceipt of the following articles: IS flannel shirts, 80
pairs of socks, 81 pairs Of drawers and 10 towels
from Mrs U. w. Swanner, bed quilt, 8 pillows, s
yarn comforts, pairs of socks, pairs of drawers,
l box candles, lbs soap. From the ladies of the
county, 60 blankets; from Mrs. Iittlejohn and Mrs
Nichols, large quantity of sweat,meats and cor
dials for the sick.
Those who know the wants and prvations of
soldiers life will understand feelings of graft
tude for their efforts in our Sehaif To use the Ian
guage of the organ of their society, "they cannot
fight for their rights, but they can work and pray
for the soldiers believing that God will hear their
prayers, and nerve our arms, and strengthen our
hearts to drive the invaders from our SOIL"
| also desire to thank j. w. Magee, ESQ.,, of
Plymouth, for box of choice cigars.
L. G. LATHAM,
Capt lst Reg. n. c. S. T.
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For the Standard.
CAMP AT MARLIN BORON,
POcah0Mtas County, Va,
Oct. 10, 1861.
W. W. HOLDEN, ESQ. =


W. W. HOLDEN, Esq -
DEAR SIR 4 few days since, my attention was
called to an article i'll your paper, OF the 18th Sep
TENDER, calculated to do injustice. This article
is based upon information derived from a gentleman
recently from Valley Mountain. don't pretend to
question the statements made relation to the gen.
era condition of the regiment PROFESSIONALLY it
has been greatly afflicted, and has endured hard
ships and suffered privations, that trust have not
fallen upon any other reg ment from our State
My business is. however with the sick, and in re-
lation to them desire to state few facts. We ar
rived on Valley Mountain the LIST day Of August
The general health of the regiment was then good.
Shortly after arrived there, measles made its ap
pcarance in the camp, of which We had several hun
dred cases. During the convaescence from the
measles, typus or more properly camp fever attack
cd the patients. This fever assumed very malig
nant type and being in a country where we could
obtain any of the articles generally used in diet
ing fever patients; and while this epidemic was
prevailing most violently, we were as stated by
your informant, without some of the leading art-
cles of medicine that would have been applicable to
the treatment of the disease. In the month Of Sep
tember we had five hundred and twenty five cases
to treat-and there were some hundred and fifty
cases from our regiment in the General Hospital
over which had no control at all, there being a
Brigade Hospital Surgeon appointed. or that num-
Der of cases in quarters and Hospital we lost twcn-
ty four ] simply refer to this bill of mortality to
show that the Medical Board have not been ineffi-
citnt Others have died since that time--and their
deaths were caused in several Instances, by being
transported at very critical period and roads
that were almost impossible. The sick being
removed to Hospitals the Railroad and not
within my jurisdiction. Under all the circumstan-
ces and the condition in which the men were when
taken with fever the absolute want of decacies for
the SICK and Hospital accommodations at Valley
Mountain, I think we have reason to congratulate
ourselves that we have been so fortunate.
am your ob't. serv't,
c. MILLS, NJ D.,
Surg. 9th Reg't. n. C. V.
p S-The State Journal and Western Democrat
will please copy.