Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-09-26

PATRIOTISM OF THE JEws-A late letter from Rich
mond in the New Orleans Crescent ontans the follow
ing testimonial to the patriotism of the Jews
| am not sufficiently acquainted with the history OF
the Jews 10 the United States to authorize me to chron
ice the unanimy of the Hebrews in favor of the South
and the patriotism evinced by them In strug-
gle, as even remarkable But such is the fact ; am
aware that they always take the lead In commerce.
have learned that in modern times they fought bravey
and with desperation in Warsaw and Cracow, and the
Old Testament establishes the fact that they for
mery warlike people, and the present struggle demon
sraes that they have good deal of the old eaven still
in them. They can be found in considerable numbers
in the army of Virginia, scarce a regiment but can
number from 20 to so of them in the ranks more
less and well regarded by their officers cheer
full and active soldiers. Among the 1900 Federal
prisoners confined in Richmond every nationality is
represented except the Israeites. There is no Jew
among them. Besides men, they have contributed
money to the cause, and with sparng hand at that
Those residing without the Confederate States
with Us to man. The Jews of Chatham-street New
York and of Harrisonstreet Baltimore under the
surveillance of the Federal detectives. They are be-
ieved to be dsoya to the Lincoln Government, and
suspected of furnishing material aid to the Rebels
Richmond full of merchandise declared conraband by
Secretary Seward, and every day brings fresh
arrivals. Pistols, swords BELTS buttons, gold lace,
uniform trimmings, Blankets cassinets casimeres shoes
and wooden socks being received every few days,
and it secret where they from and who brings
them and the prices charged for these indispensable
articles not half exorbitant and unreasonable
those charged by Christian spectators in pork bacon,
flour and coffee for the support OF our gallant soldiers
FROM WESTERN VIRG1N1A.-A gentleman who reached
this city yesterday afternoon direct from the White Sui
phur Springs says that messenger arrived there on
Thursday last from General Floyds camp, which be left
the previous day. General Floyd was encamped at
Meadow Bluff General Wise, the messenger said, was
still at Big Sewa mountain, miles beyond having
declined to fall back from that point.
The errand of the messenger to hurry up all the
force at the White Sulphur to Gen. Floyds aid, as he
was in expectation of almost immediate attack
The messenger said it believed at the time of his
leaving Floyds camp, that Wise already fighting
Two companies thereupon left the White Sulphur t.
join Floyd, and four Others to their posts with
Wises command.
From Gen. Lees army heg learned that nothing new
had ranspired-Rachmond Enquirer oath anst
| SEIZURE OF GooDs.-A number OF boxes, containing
Shoes and Provisions, seized at the Depot in this
town. Thursday last, on their way to Virginia the
property of spectators. This is 10 compliance with
Proclamation of the Governor, which forbds the trans
portaon of such articles beyond the limits OF NORTH
! Carolina GoIdSboro Tribune Path lnSt
From MANAssAs-We learn by private letter from
Camp Pickens Manassas, dated Sept II, that OF
the previous day, McWiliams killed Edward Bridgers