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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
For the journal,
CAMP % REGIMENT N. c. VoLUITEERs'

Near Norfolk Va. july 18th, 1861. {
Messrs EDITORS thinking you would like hear from
regiment embrace the present writing you
few laconic lines am happy to state the regiment
highly moral and intelligent healthy condition Our loca
ton s indeed pleasant one, and have every thing
render comfortable We getting impatient at doing
nothing, and anxious for brush with the Northern
vandas The regiment is turned into legion and consists
OF sixteen hundred men, One company the Scuppernong
Greys, arrived last evening" and they splendid looking
company do not think there could be found much
this Their gentemanly department proficiency in
drilling such to gain the universal admiration and
pect Of all those who visit Every takes the Deep
est interest in performing his duty gentleman and SOL
der The "a regiment is reckoned among of the
drilled regiments in service, our company (he
Dupn Rines) among the best drilled companies in the
regiment. Old Dupn may well be proud of her boys No
Drawer or more intelligent could be found the State
On the battle field they will gain world renowned praise
and honor. Knowing no fear that God they will
advance firmly and steadily upon the enemy and strike the
death blow, which will send them bowling and groanng
from the soil of Virginia.
The take this opportunity of acknowledging their
grateful thanks to the fair daughters of Dublin for the
many unting efforts they have made the comfort and
Of the Company We have been the recipients
srge boxes of provisions and clothing by their
Ladies long you manifest such an inter.
~ our Wenare you need have fear of trusting your
neret 10 our care will be protected and defended at
point the bayonet until is proclaimed to the
or loose the last drop of blood that courses through our
Telns gHes5 yon nave heard of the Coffee expedition TO
Carruck, NJ " The enemy being in sight the exped
uon proved successful Az the order Wfs in has been
''''f'''@ WARSAW.
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FURTHER FROM THE FICHTy
RICHMOND, July 22d, lS6l-A. N

RICHMOND, July I'd, lS6l-A.M
Received Wilmington, liam
The reports of the killed were unreliable last Eight
the excitement AID confusion following the victory at Es
nassas that refraned mentioning them, fearful giving
causeless pain to parties interested. Among the are
Gems Barlow, of Georgia. Bee, of South Carolina Khy
and Smith, of Florida Col. johnston of HamptOns L.
gion General Beauregard and staff are SAFE Beauega
horse was shot under him.
Gen. Joseph E. johnson commanded the left, where lie
enemy made their fercest attack. Gen. Beauregal com
manded the right.
President Davis reached the field about noon and took
command of the CENTRE when the left pressed forward
cred by the CENTRE upon the disengaged portion the
my's force and decided the fortune of the day.
No other reports received, but hourly expected.
1t is stated that the enemy commanded by Generals
Scott Patterson and Mcdowell. 1t is reported that heh
ter has been seriously wounded.
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The message will be found in another column.
For the Journal

For the Journal
MEssRs EDITORS Pardon me, if at this time, inrude
few remarks touching the excitement that prevails
town. The excitement at the Court House, few days SINCE
is manifest evidence of the feelings of community.
That have had traitors amongst since Lncolns
proclamation, doubt. The object of this com
municaton for the purpose of showing the positive
cessity of immediate action for preservation and
the guarding against the worst of That
have them in midst is fact inconrovertble and
other fact which equally ncontrovertable. How then
citizens act The law in its hardness cannot operate
in time check mischief which may travel with ghtnng
speed does that the Vigilance Committee have
been efficient in preventing the communication of spies who
reside here How then shall act for the defense
esdes but to form ourselves into general Southern So
cety passing laws rules and regulations for the
purpose of defending rights nsaner when such rights
invaded
do not uphold anything like mobocracy, would in
nuate anything derOgatory to the awg of country
extreme cases require extreme remedies Those remedies
we must apply or the patient be lost Goodness calm
and should be There
traitors in camp, be assured and must and will
ferret them out VERITAS.
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Investigation.

Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Henry Risey employed at
one Of the toundres in this town. was brought before
bench of Magistrates for preliminary investigation
Mr. Rey had been arrested on the charge Of unriend
illness to the Southern cause and for the use of expires
sions indicative sympathy with the enemy.
The witnesses were Mr.. Howe and Mr.. Williams.
both strangers to u.s. but shopmates of the prisoner
and the main portion of their testimony consisted of
one or more conversations with Mr. Risley in which he
expressed the opinion that the North was right and
the South wrong and that she 1.-THE South deserved any
suffering that might arise from the contest in which
are now engaged. Said he was Union man, and ex-
pected to live and die one Added that if Lincoln
forces were to land here beach there would
be found ready to join them over one hundred men,
Said be had been let into secrets lately that showed
him things he never dreamed of before. Mr. Howe
asked him if he did not think the men that
would join Lincons forces if they landed here, ought
to be hung. He Risley) said be did not. Howe said
he didn't either. He thought they ought to be burned
He asked Risley Why if he knew of an organization to
join Lincoln, he did not inform the authorities. He
RisIey) said that informing was none of his business.
and turned the matter Of Said he would not fight
against the North. They might carry him to Virginia,
puL ne WOuu NC w use u u6 WOuIu
against the North.
This was about the substance of the testimony, al
though of the language testified 70 stronger
than we have given it. No testimony offered 60
ing to show any correspondence with the enemy.
Mr.. RisIey was committed for trial at Superior
Court.
In abiding TO the investigation in the case of Mr..
Nef it was perhaps oversight, that we omitted to
mention that Robert Strange, Esq, Solicitor, appeared
for the State and NJ London, Esq., for the defendant
In this case Mr. Strange again virtas offce, again
appeared for the State and Adam Empie Esq for the
defence. In neither there any speeches made,
nor any attempt whatever to the popular feeling
and yesterday especially, there large degree
of camness and total absence of excitement.
We would alude here to mistake that some other.
wise sensible and Wel-meaning people make in regard
to Counsel appearing for the defence in like this
One thing is certain The State has able counsel in
the person of the Solicitor and the prisoner ought to
have all the aid that legal advice and assistance give
him. not to defeat justice but to make it even-handed
We think that it is not only the right but the duty of
members Of the bar when applied to- to that every
man, no matter how humble, how much stranger or
how unpopular, shall have fair and full measure OF
justice and no more. We think that ALL on reflection
will recognise the truth of this.
Daily Journal, 23d inst.
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TERRIBLE FIGHT NEAR MiN.S0,o
GREAT SLAUGHTER ON DOM.
SIDES!
SHERMANS BATTERY TAKEN

RICHMOND, VA, July 2lst, l86l-9;3o
A fight commenced near Manassas at O'clock ,li,,
ing. 1t become general about twelve and confirm,
about seven, when the Federalists retired ~
session of the field. Shermans celebrate battar wv
artillery taken. Terrible battle with great
both sides. Impossible to give details tonight,
SECOND DISPATCH.
FURTHER FROM RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, Va, July 81, 1861
reliable dispatch received here at O'Clock ton,
from Manassas, says we have gained gorious br 81
bought victory. Night closed the conflict and the ,n
in foil retreat was pursued by our Cavalry.
Special Dispatch to the Journal
DIRECT FROM MANASSAS
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ON SUNDAY MORNING, the 21st instant, boat with
nag OF truce and containing seven persons, came
ashore near Fort CaSwel. The seven persons were
Lieutenant Lynch, one midshipman and five sailors
all belonging to the Federal steamer Daylight comman.
ded by Capt. Lockwood now off the mouth of the Cane
Fear River The object of the visit was to give the
COmmandant OF Fort CasweI, (Co. Iverson,) official
nOuce OF the fact that our port is now in state of a
tual blockade.
II we are not much mistaken the Daylight is LITTLE
cock-a-hoop of thing that commenced running be
tween New York and MOrehead City, She is but 8
SHE'LL sidewheeled at that and good sound shot from
Flneo cannon such as the Uncle Ben could carry
would open "dayight" through her. We must gel
Ine snlng up here to go fishing in. We want Lock
wood to maui rails. ''' ''''-
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DIRECT FROM MANASSAS.
REPORT BY AN EYE WITNESS

MANASSAS, July 81, l86l-upN
ten hour battle was fought to-day at Stone Bride,
Gen. Beaur egard was again victorious There was tam
dous slaughter both sides. Gen. Beauregard had j.
horse shot from under him while leading Hamptons Ia
into action. Gen. Johnston seized the coors of wava
Regiment and rallied them to the charge 1t is impoa
to estimate the number of killed and wounded
1t is reported that the Federal Commander, Gen. mellow
ell, is MORALLY wounded. On our side, Col and Acg Rf
Gen. Francis S. Barlow, of Georgia. was MORALLY woup3
and reported since dead.
The battle commenced at o'clock A. NJ and closed
P M-the enemy in full retreat pursued by our cayrv
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BY TELEGRAPH,
FOR THE JOURNAL.

RICHMOND, Va, july 2o.1 ~
telegram from Stanton yesterday in NV aO0' 1851
Dispatch confirms the report of the safety .. Mornings
Ramsey's Georgia Regiment, and all the sr; oneey o.
grams command. '"Ofs Of Pc
patter son has crossed the Potomac at Hsrro,,.
and will probably make junction with Mn Ferry
Manassas. DoWeI nes,
soldier named Baldwin, from Arkansas, w,,,,
Stanton by the cars on Wednesday last. was kI'dN
MANASSAS, July 18th ,s.,
George Al. Muse, of New Orleans Art;Iorr '.D' hGl,
Maj Harrison, of 18th Virginia Regiment is DIS DEAD
H. 81. Miles; privates Deaconte Wilkinson Mau Lieut.
Thomas Ssngster is also killed Ony ana
Capt Allen; Lieuts. English and Harris; Sea-.
and privates Reilly and Whitaker, are wounded sn
ing to Virginia companies "N belong
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YESTERDAY at st. James Episcopal Church,a TIE Deum
chaunted and other religious services were had in
acknowledgment of the victory which crowned our arms
at Manassas on Sunday At night fireworks were dis
charged and other demonstrations made but all in
quiet and becoming manner.
We appreciate highly the great moral effect of our
victory. 1t can hardly be overestimated- at the
same time ii has been dearly purchased by the blood
some of our best and braves who barred their breasts
the storm of battle. We fear that the reported death Of
Col Fisher of the Sixth Regiment of North Carolina
State Troops, is only too true. A better or drawer
man was not on the field. If Mr.. Fisher had had the
choice of his death, it seems to u.s. knowing the
man as we do, that he would have asked for no more
glorious end than that which he has met
He now rests well and quietly. He occupies the
grave of Christian, gentleman, soldier and pa
triot 1t is all that he asked for
Daily Journal, 24th inst.
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HeeHaA ANePoAI VA "AO' lilo DIST lS6l.

Federal Report of Movement OF IiO" n ,ee,
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 1I n",,.arsor,
The latest advices from Washington fepU' .tiorsr
division as moving on Winchester slowly anu
Zeige has been made Brigadier General ,,o;,o Ri
The inward freight depot of the Boston an' ''"'D
Road hiss been burned. scopts
Advices from Fortress Monroe report .na' 49,, so3isr
party of Confederates had surprised three feu'i4'
and killed them. wax POI:
The Washington correspondent of the NC" nix 81.
says that Banks has superseded Patterson "DN
ceeds Banks. ,.,,ck lsa
We have intelligence from Bulls Run to
evening, and from Fairfax to o'clock this VN
The fighting was not renewed, except by tne p.
are very close The armies only one nile sp' ,,o,
Tyler made Reconnaissance on yesterday 'u'
ed nothing worthy of mention. brss5
The largest house in Centrevile, Va, mas O''D
down. os,gsd
Gen. Buckner, Col. Hunt, and several o'n0-
the Kentucky State Guard, have resigned. l.. bpp
Cotton (surYsyor) refuses to issue peF'n"'
Russelville or Bowling Green. s.ou LOs
The trunks of citizens of Kentucky, traVelDS
vile to houses near the border are examined
After to-day but one train leaves.
The Confederates are at Romney, va ac
MeCleuand returns to Cincinnati to see DIS i'l-
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THERE ARE various rumors afoat relative to the
North Carolina troops One report states that Caps.
Halls and Savage's companies were in the battle on
Sunday. We have made every enquiry we could rela-
tive to all our forces, and find nothing to con-
firm the rumors afoat Capt. Halls company were GER
tainly in Richmond on Monday morning, and were to
leave for Manassas that morning We also learn that
Lieut.. Col. Cowan was in Richmond on Monday. We
know that Col Meares in Petersburg Saturday,
and he hardly had time to get to Manassas in time to
take part in the conflict of the following day-Sunday
We panied to see the death of Col Fisher confirmed
by the Raleigh Register.
The Register says that it learns the 18th Regiment
commanded by COL Kirkwood, the 18th by Col. Hoke,
the 9th by Col. Fisher, and the 5th by Col. McRae
were engaged in the battle.
We have made enquiry at Richmond, relative to our
friends in Virginia, but the wires much en-
gagged that will not be able to receive an answer be-
fore late this afternoon-f before tomorrow morning
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DR.. JAS. A. MILLER requests us to state that any
contributions by the citizens either in money medical
hospital stores or clothing for the wounded in the late
battle, if left at any of the Drug Stores will be forwar
ded BY him to the Surgeon General of the Confederate
States, at Richmond We take occasion here to add
that it is to be hoped that citizens will come for
ward with their contributions Immediately and thereby
do all in their power to alleviate the suerings of the
brave men who have glorious victory for their
country.
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The LATE WREcK.-We understand from gentle
man recently up from Hatterass that the late wreck of
the Barque Linwood from Rio de Janeiro bound to New
York with Coffee off the beach near Fort Hattress is
so complete that only few hundred bags will be saved
in good condition out of the immense quantity on board
The Captain, VIM. Penny, and crew, consisting of
Ii in ALL arrived here per Schr Isabella Ellis on Sun
day, in charge of proper officers.
Newberne Progress, 3d.
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INSTEAD OF TRUCE on Sunday, that day has been
marked by quite as many if not more bloody battles
than any other day in the week. and yesterday was no
exception TO the rule. The most bloody of the great
battles of modern times in proportion to the numbers
engaged-that of Waterloo was fought on Sunday
Perhaps it is right. Perhaps it is not There ought
to be something sacred even in war; Our people, how
ever merely repulsed their assailans. Thew did NOT
begin the fight
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DISTRICT ATToRNEY.-IeOrge Y. Strong, Esq, Of
Godsboro has been appointed by President Davis, Dis
ict Attorney the Confederate States in and for the
State of North Carolina. We learn that Mr. Strong
wac selected without any solicitation his part and
solely the Recommendation OF his numerous friends
This appointment is we'll deserved. Mr. Strong is dis
toguished for public and for private worth. He has
the very large practice he has obtained from them and
which has been increasing for years. We rejoice at
this appointment not only because have long known
and esteemed and respected the incumbent almost from
boyhood but because We are sure the public good will
be promoted thereby. We think the service will be as
we'll and faithfully performed it would be by any
other man in North Carolna.-G oldsboro' Tribune
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The NORTH CAROLINA STATE TRooPs.-The Raleigh
IN. c. Standard, of July 20, says We have begged
that the volunteers of North Carolina now being en-
rolled, and who are equpping and drilling, viii not dis
band We quite sure that the authorities will not
disband them for the reason that before the goth of
August it will be seen if do not mistake, that they
will all be needed Lincons forces must be checked in
Virginia. They must be allowed to invade North
Carolina through Virginia; therefore North Carolina
must render Virginia and President Davis all the aid
in her power" Nobody who saw the splendid regiment
which marched in Richmond yesterday could doubt that
the Old North State was doing all she could It was
the 4th Regiment of State Troops, LOO strong under
COL Anderson splendidy armed and equipped each in
dividual in it looking every inch hero. They went
into camp near Towards Grove. With such soldiers
we are all safe.-R1chmond Dispatch.
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From WfSe'S Legion,

Passengers arrived here state that Gen. Wise de-
cided victory in Kanawha Valley last week, killing
hundred and fifty of the enemy, and losing few.
Nothing later from Manassas at 10 o'clock to-day
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PETERSBURG, ' A., July yum, IS6I.
The Florida regiment, and six Companies CT Gel Andt
sons, and three companies of COL Meares Regiment
State oops are here en- route for the seat of War
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s9-ALL PERSONS indebted to the JOURNAL in any
ner are respectfully requested to settle the same whether
large Or small amounts. FULTON d PRICE.
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Manner.
MOBILE, July Goth l86l-PM
dispatch from St. Charles, Missouri, says that Bd!
Gen. Hope, of Illinois, has issued proclamation in Th
he says that offenders against the Government of the Uni
ted States will be dealt with in the most summary Manner
without waiting for civil process.
Farther Federal Reports from Manassas
WASHINGTON CITY, July Goth, l0Gl-P.A
An official dispatch dated o'clock, P. H., Friday says
that there has been no fighting since yesterday Attic
time of closing the Dispatch the two armies were aa
each other.
The Steamer Keystone State will convoy the sNana
Northern Light ION her trip to Aspnwal presume
JOURNAL
The House bill appointing an assistant Secretary Of wal
and to enlarge the war bureau has passed.
From Northwestern Virginia-MOrs Masked Batsrl"
found, sc.
An official dispatch from Gen. Mcclellan, dated BeVi
the 10th ins says that Gen. Cox had driven SIX IuD"
men of Gen. Wise's Companies out of BarbouraVlie'
The Kanawah correspondent of the Clncinnau O@I''
dated at noon the 18th nst says that two regiments VI"
two guns of the Ire nton Cavalry had been ordered
connoter the passes of the creek. On reaching the ~
they found the Virgnians, fifteen hundred Strongly "
trenched with masked batteries and two guns Inc fe
asts fired forty rounds and senced the batteries Oa' |
ammunition giving out theyretreated. The batteries 0
on the Federalists as they retreated. ,r.,
Capt Allen and Lieut.. Harvey Tor Horny were h1,r
COL Morton, of the twentyfrst Ohio regiment was OI'
wounded and captured. COL Woodruff and Lieu l.,,'a
Nef, of the bogus Kentucky regiment and COL f
of the 18th Ohio regiment, left Col Cozs camp Oh
inst. 1t is supposed they have been killed or
Gen. Mansfield has issued orders that no lOgl.n0
will be allowed on no pretext to reside or march wiz
army. e-,.ne
BULLS CREEK, Friday July l9, P M.-NO nos
The Confederates still in possession OF nr9e ss.
cpal batteries. With glass, large bodies Oh men .,rs
moving right and LETT There are no indications Vi ~
It is probable there will be no general movement O
Sunday, unless the Confederates provoke l'
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every soldier advised to carry string to be tied
around bleeding limb and be twisted tight by stick
ramrod until surgeon could be found. Let our sol
diers remember this, and when wounded try the RENE
dy.
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MOORE COUNTY INDEPENDENTs.-A very fine CON-
pany by the above name arrived here yesterday under
the command of Captain W. p Martin. Like all IL
troops from the Scotch counties of the State they are
very tall men indeed and look active and muscular
Captain Martin may well be proud of his command
We will give list of the names of members (ofcers
and men) in to-morrow's Journal.
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RICHMoND July zzu' T. oncratSJ
President Davis sends official dispatch to 'nI ys
Of War. announcing complete and decisive '''''
terdsy near Manassas Junction.
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WRECKS BETWEEN HENRY AND HATrERAs-We
have been permitted to letter from officer in the
squadron blockading the Chesapeake, from which the
following is extract 1t is corroboratve of the opn
ion entertained by merchants and underwriters as to the
increased danger incurred by vessels navigating the
Chesapeake Bay. 1t t. that some of the YES
sells reported ashore between Cape Henry and Cape
Hatteras may have been ashore Intentionally for
the purpose of landing their cargoes for the benefit OF
the rebels At any rate, it ght be we'll for the Gov
eminent to be watchful of such proceedings
New York Herald.
UNITED STATES STEAMER QUAKER CITY,
OFF CAPE HENRY, June 9, 1861.
My Dea, r:-While the blockade service of
this place have noticed large number of vessels oil
various Sizes constantly arriving from ports more or less
distant, and bound to Baltimore.
We constantly in the receipt of intelligence of the
dongs of the rebels both sides of the Chesapeake
Bay, and of such character to render in my opinion
the navigation from the Cspes to the port of Baltimore
unsafe and dangerous.
The commander of 81. B. NJ steamship Gladiator
Informed on Saturday last that there were no less
than five vessels OF various Sizes ashore between Cape
Henry and Cape Hatteras. Owing to the requirements
of stringent blockade off this place. have not been
able 10 60 more than II to Is miles to the South Of
Cape Henry.
l am my dear sir,
Yours very truly,
THOMAS A. WILSON.
D. D. Smith, Esq, President Commercial Mutual In
surance Company, New York.
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UNITED STATES STEAMER QUAKER CITY,
Qrr CAPE RrNpv lnno O LOCI

D. D. Smith, Esq, President Commercial Mutual In
surance Company, New York.