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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

Mr.. ALBRIGHT, Editor and Proprietor Of the Green's
boro Times the close of the 9th volume of
that paper as also the term of its existence 1t is to
10 replaced by new paper to be called 1.-THE Way Of
the World" Well, that is pretty tough way about
now, you had better believe it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

WIN. B. SMITH, Esq, Editor and Proprietor Of the
Tarboro Mercury announces in his last ISSUE the sus-
pension Of that paper and Of the Furm Journal Rea-
son. the pressure of the times Mr. Smith served brave
ly in the first n. c. Regiment and is bound to be
in for the war
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

The CATHEDRAL of Saint Fenbar in Charleston,
lately destroyed by fire, cost about $l5OOOG. Its fit
ting up Of course additional. 1t cost perhaps
more than money-the life of the former Bishop Rey
nodswhose anxeties and exertions, occasoned by the
weight of its construction believed to have caused
his death.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

GENERAL Humphrey Marshall, of Kentucky, is said
to be the latest in either army yet is be quick
energetic and enterprsing. The New Orleans Delta,
abiding to Gen. Marshals prodgious size says that
his brigade, advancing by the faux even under the
Hardee formation by doubling would have their front
completely covered and protected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

SUNDRY bodies of fine looking troops have recently
passed through this place, destined for the Southern
seat OF war. They chiefly Tennesseeans, formerly
under General Lee in Western Virginia, and will again
serve under him in bis new field of duty. We do not
feel at liberty to specify the numbers designate the
particular corps that have passed through may here
after pass.
Col. Wharton J. Green's fine battalion, got up for
service with Wses Legion arrived here last week and
has been encamped the ground formerly occupied by
the Both regiment. We saw this morning Major En-.
win and were happy to End him in excellent health and
TO learn that the health Of the companies composing
the battalion is also good.
The following list of the officers of the ID North Ca
rolina Battalion of Volunteers:
1t. Col Wharton ]. Green,
Major, Marcus Erwin,
Surgeon, Frank Patterson,
Asst " s. D. Young,
Capt. A. H. Shuford, Commtssary,
w. r. Landrun, Acting Adjutant.
Capt. r. c. OVerbey LIST Lieut.. B. P williamson I'd do
Henry Wood, Jr., I'd do. B. R. williamson.
Capt Milton Smith, LIST Lieut.. j. B. Tucker, I'd do D. A
Dearman, ii do. D. g. Guntsr.
Capt L. N. Allen, lst Lieut.. E. E Brown, I'd do C. n
Gambler, I'd de. Van Brown.
Capt. E. Smith, LIST Lieut.. j. W. Harris, I'd do R. M IN
an I'd do D. T. Harris.
apt. w. s. DuBose 1st Lieut.. W. G. Bray I'd do. F.
Williams, I'd do. J. J. Tucker.-DatEy Journal I6h.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

NEWS FR0M PoRT ROYAL FERRY-There appears to
be some msapprehension in relation to the movements
OF the enemy We learn from friend who left the place
on The th that the enemy had not attempted land
ing on the main.
On the night of the 9th some few of their number
crossed over to the Ferry under cover of their artillery
and set IRE to seminal box. They also seized terry
boat and then retreated rapidly. Col Dunnovants and
Colonel Jones Regiments made preparations to attack
tnem had they Ventnred beyond reach of their boats
Our forces are well posted at the Ferry and the enemy
In force on the other side of Coosaw river.
Charleston Courier
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

WE SEE that Col. Vance's Regiment 29th n. c.
Volunteers have been doing some work among the to-
res of Greene county, East Tennessee ct place or re-
gion known as Chucky Knobs some fourteen or fifteen
miles from Grecnevie. They wed out " few of tie
Lincouites and scared the balance.
A letter to the Asbeue News, from an officer in the
Regiment says that the men faced the music like vet
Grams. The writer thinks peace may soon be made in
East Tennessee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19
Interesting from Missouri-the position Of the Gam

patGn,
We are indebted to Colonel A. w JONES, a merobor
of General Prices staff who reached this citv ve.tnrd
evening from Missouri, for some intelligent and nt
ing advices of the condition Of affairs and the nosto
of the campaign in that quarter.
General PRICE. at last accounts was moving towards
the Missouri river having advanced beyond Jonesboro
as late the 9th ultmo His force was about l8 OOO
strong and was being constantly increased by accessons
of volunteers men from the country throug which he
moved ockng to bis standard with the greatest eethp
sasm 1t is thought that his force by this time must
considerably exceed twenty thousand men.
The enemy were still between Roa and St. Louis
Hallecks command being about twenty miles from Rola
and the forces under Zegle occupying position at La
moine bridge, between Georgetown and ST. Lous
which they were busy fortifying. An attack was evil
IDENTIFY feared by the enemy ST. Louis and number
of their regiments sent to Kentucky and the Mssisspn
had been recalled. There were about 5000 Federal
troops 10 St. Louis.
General Prices intention was to cross the Missouri
river at lexington where he expected to be joined bv
a position to give him command of Northern Missouri
and to keep the Southern portion OF the State open for
his supplies.
A demonstration expected to be made, by Gener
al STEMS Division, on Kansas.
The Union men of Kansas and Northwestern Mis-.
souri, were fleeing, in large numbers to Iowa
General Met ullOch's command was in Arkansas val
lev about twenty miles below Van Buren, preparing to
go into winter quarters. His force FIVE or six
thousand men. The General is now route to Rich
mond, on business with the government.
Richmond Examiner, 14th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

HE NEW EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS Thirty seven rebel
prisoners OF the two hundred and fifty recently released
having arrived at Nerfok corresponding number of our
own prisoners have been forwarded north by the rebel
thorites understood that Col Corcoran and other off
GERS delegated hostages for the safety of the pirates
Will not be released except in exchange for the pirates
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

From THE PoToMAc Cooks Flying artillery fred
few shots Thursday morning at Tug about ten miles
above Matthias Point. The shots were unusually accu
rate and doubtless took effect The Tug did not stop
or return the fire.
The same day one of our batteries opened on vessel
and gave her l6 balls. She returned and retired.
Heavy firing was again heard this morning about
daylight in the direction of Evansport.
Frsdprick sbur . Herald I 9th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

County.
FoFT CAswELL, n. c., Dec. 18th, 1861.
In behalf my company, allow their sincere
thanks the fair donors for the timely and accepta
bic present. box of clothing consisting OF blankets pants
shirts, drawers and socks, &c.
The remembrance of this act of patriotic Kindness VIII
be kept alive in their minds and will De reverted to with
feeling of graft ude which inspires the heart Of sol
der who is subjected to Lardshs but whose hardshps
endured with pleasure tor the sake Of the liberty which
it will nsnre their c0untrymen.
Accept the thanks of both officers and for this truly
noble contribution
Yours with high regards,
O. l.. CHESNUTT,
Capt. Co. F. 10th Reg. n. G. V.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

A CAPTAIN and Lieutenant, but no prvates for the
Railroad Guard. Such is Col. Fremont's announce
ment. 1t is little funny, is it not, how many more
men there are who feel themselves fitted to earn $l3O
per month"; than there who think that ST. per month
is their full due.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

CoMMoDoRE Levy is liberal in giving Monticello to
the Federal Government since be no longer owns and
that government with all its power cannot touch it
" Sitch is life p
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

WE publish in full from the Norfolk Day Book of
yesterday all that that paper contains in reference to
the foreign news and the proceedings in Liverpool on
the receipt of the information of the stoppage of the
Trent and the arrest of Messrs Mason and Slide by
Capt Wilkes. We omit Geographic summary, since
the dispatch is based upon the article which we CODY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

CoAI.-We learn that 20 tons came down the road
on Tuesday afternoon from the "Taylor mine" which
is now worked by Mr.. Coville of Wilmington And
we further learn that the Haughton property adn3s
the Taylor place. is to be worked forthwith also under
the superintendent of Mr.. CClvile. Mr.. Covile has
also, as we hear, taken out some very superior Coa
from the place lately belonging to the heirs of Mcle
only about half mile from the present terminus Of the
railroad.
The railroad company has purchased another loco
motive and number of coal cars, so that altogether We
may look for large increase of the coal business
Fayetteville Observer, 18th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

HE number Of contrabands secured by the Lincoln
forces in South Carolina does not appear to come up
to their expectation 90 the slaves appear to be so
willing to join them and leave heir masters and their
masters families as they had SUPPOSED Not over one
hundred and fifty, all told, have come in and the whole
number Of volunteers and pressed men of the eoIoed
persuasion, said not to exceed three hundred What
further means Of cOmpuon these friends Of the oppres-
sed may adopt to force them to force the servants
change their condition, we do not yet know.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

GENERAL PRICE has not been superseded by any body
He is still the commander of the Missouri troops which
have not yet been turned over to the Cenfederacy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

CAN IT BE PosslDLE?-A gentleman just arrived
from the South, who had passed through Charleston
and stopped there short time, told yesterday that
it was reported there that sometime last week. either
while the fire raging just after it, the Federal
bockading squadron fired salute of thirty guns in
honor Of it. Ii surely not much to their own honor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

THERE IS NO feature of the present struggle nose
grateful to the feelings of patriot, none which marks
more truly the awakened spirit of people, than tn
large voluntary contributions in means and in money
made by our people at home-by the fathers and the
mothers the sisters and the dau. hters the sweetheats
and the wives of the land 1t is with pride and plea
that refer to this fact 1t is great fact, taken
as whole but may not the particulars of all the items
which go to make up the vast aggregate sometimes be
given with detail likely to run into tdum? We
confess that We think So
While our readers anxious for news from Charles
ton, from Port Royal from Kentucky, from Missouri,
from Manassas or from Leesburg they will hardly stop
to read in detail the of every donor OLA pair OF
socks or mtts gloves a shirt quarter of a
dollar neither DO suppose that these donors care to
have their names so paraded In fact would not so
far reflect upon their patriotism, nor so mpugn their
motives as to do So
Seriously this matter has grown to the dimensions Of
grievance upon readers, since it trenches largely
upon The columns of the only paper in Wilmington,
and with due respect to all our contemporaries upon the
most advanced newspaper n this section Of the State,
or indeed in any section.
Having stated these facts would respectfully re-
quest of all parties receiving sending articles, to
please state the aggregate value and character of the
,nribuon or contributions by what society sent, and
by what company received, without going into the BIZ
ography of every pair OF socks.
WE PUBLISH to-day pretty lengthy communication
on the subject of Confederate flag. 1t will we'll repay
perusa we think but in order to dispense with any tu-
ture discussions historical points, would here
gest that there several apparent anachronsms to
which having pointed them out we will not again
and cannot grant any space for their discus
sion.
The writer mixes up strangely enough the legend of
the miraculous vision of Constantine the true time OF
ard of England and the Crusaders Of THOUSAND years
after Cor 'anne Ii Richard ever unured the l. bar
um or any imitation of it, do not know. Scott
who, when writing his " Tales of the Crusaders" no
doubt examined into this matter pretty closely, makes
no mention of it, that we can find. At any rate be
never unfurled it Jerusalem for the very good
that the Christian army did not penetrate that far I'm
der his command, nor under the command Of anybody
else at that time Neither is it likely that the banner
of the Crusaders adopted then, for the Crusade il
which Richard took part not the first by any means
No doubt the mistakes or at least the confusion o
ideas which have pointed out only apparent bu
as we have time for publishing corrections or room
for discussions, refer to them now for ALL His
tory and Geography are not quite carefully studied
as they might be.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

FEDERAL CONVERSIONS The only success the Fede-
rails have had in making converts, when they COZ
vered toerable merchant vessels into very bad ships oil
war; at cost which no man can count mp.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

REV. Colin SHAW, Chaplain OF the 18th Regiment
N. G. Troops 18th voIunteers) under command of
Col Radcliffe will leave for the camp Of his regiment in
day or two, and will take pleasure in carrying any
letters to the in camp, if left at Mr. Keeys book
ctOr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

The New York Journal Of Commerce says that a
visit to South Carolina has already opened The eyes of
many gentlemen, Of former abolition inclinations, to
some facts in slavery The negroes to look at the
Fort or to sell chickens, but they soon go away.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

STAMPs-We would suggest, not unnecessary
precauton to be used BY persons using likely to use
the Confederate postage stamps, to keep near at
hand little gum or mucilage, to make sure of their
sticking. To say the least think it will do no HARM
and may do good may in facs the transmission
of the letter We have to believe that without
some such presaution the stamps will not Always stick
THE aggregate amount of the property destroyed by
the late fire in Charleston insured in the local Offices
stated by the Courier at about million and half of
dollars That paper is grat6ed to learn that they have
decided to meet all claims promptly Notwithstanding
they have been the principal sufferers the utmost conf
dence is felt in their ability to discharge every obga
ton in full, and continue their business.
The banks of Charleston have arranged to appropri-
ate one thousand dollars of each million of their capital
towards giving aid to the poor who made penniless
by the fire. The quota of the Bank of Charleston is
three thousand dollars.
The Charleston Mercury of Saturday morning gives
list of i've hundred and seventysx buildings destroy
ed by the FIRE. One negro woman was fatally burned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

CAPTAIN DELAGNEL-We learn that the heroic p .+
has been exchanged for the Federal Captain ter that
We hope as vacancy is about to be made ses at
Capt. DeLagnel will be placed in command ofthe loi'
Craney Island.-NorfoK Day Book.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

IT is said that Mr.. Faulkner late minister to France
is to be exchanged for Mr. Ely, the Rochester Congress
man taken at Manassas.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

GENERAL B. F. BUTLER's new armada Of eighty YES
ges of which so much has been said to sail from
Fortress Monroe to-day, the 18th instant It's destina
ton is unknown.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

We notice that Captain DeLagnel, formerly Q. S.
officer at the Fayetteville arsenal and who distinguished
himself by his bravery in the southern at Rich
Mountain has been exchanged fer the Federal Captain
Ricketts,. Ricketts, the commander OF the celebra
ted Ricketts, battery at Manassas and was captured
there. He is unquestionably brave man and a skill
full officer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19

BANKs, the Massachusetts Congressman, turned Gov
ernor who has succeeded Patterson in command of the
Federal Army Of the Shenandoah" has taken up his
headquarters in the house of Bradley T. Johnson ESQ.
at Frederick, Md. Mr. johnson is now Colonel in
the Confederate Army. How Col. johnson and his
brave men would like to take chance at the invaders.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19
TIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
CONFEDERATE STATES OF ArIERIcA.

WILMINGTON, N. c., THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 1861
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
Ii,e Diaboiicul outfuEe ca thc Hannihri
: ~. Joseph Ru;lToud, Me.

Futhcs particulars of tho diabo,ical at
tempt to destroy whole train Of passengers
on the Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad On
the 9Th inst are gwen Iy tn Missouri pa
pcrs
Tie train s. 10 Io0 passengers, Including
women and children, came upon the
bridge at II o'clock al night, The timbers
had been burned nearly through, aud the
fire then carefully cztincuishcd, leaving the
bridge mere shell The entire train was
precipitatcd into the abyss al the seats
were broken up and showed forward, carry,
ing the passengers and fragments In one
uromIscaouS heap down the dacllvity, like
an avalanche, and bnryinS them beneath
the piled up wreck Of the cars and the roof
of the bridge " bich came down upon them
with mighty force. Into this mass of blood
and agony, Of maugiod and ahyicking victims,
the last two cars pitched directly down
Conductor ). {. Cutter died in a very few
minutes. Frank Clark, the engineer, had |
ono leg completely crushed and iammeI into
strings he also died in few MINUTES.
Martin Field. mail agent, Charles Moore,
fireman, and j. Fox, brakeman, were
killed. Among the wounded were Mr. MedIli. |
son OF DR.. MeGlll OF ONO, and his wife
both badly injured. Lieut.. Shaw OF Kansas
Eighth, and two others, were also killed.
Only three persons, j. W. Parker, Wears
and Mr.. Hager, the baggage maker, were
left able to render assistance, all the rest
being killed or disabled. After doing what
he could Mr.. Ilagcr al midnight FASTENED
IN foot, nine miles, TO St. Joseph, for assist
lncs on the way he found a heavy tie
trapped across the track in one pace, and
trestle work partially burned in another
by A. Nj. train from St. Joseph's
With IS men and all tie hysicians oil the
lace. with medicines, instruments and other
ecessaries, was ut the scene OF the hellish
lasSacre.
Many of the wounded had emerged from
lie wreck. Seventeen dead bodies were found
nd two IN a dying condition. while many d
thors were dangerously wounded, and still S
theirs MANNED or crippled for life. II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
[our Army Correspondence
FROM THE THIRD REGIMENT.
CAMP LYON, CHAM BRIDGE,
WASHINGTON, Sept. D, 1861

lamp LYON NuAIN bRlDeEi
WAsHINGIoS, Sept ., lsti.S
Nessrs Editors q he Ere, Press;
Your telegraph has already announced the ad-
vance Of our brigade into Virginia. On Tues
day night Gen. Mcclellan ordered this entire
brigade, besides large numbers from other brig
AIDES including cavalry and field artillery, to
march across the bridge. II was at first supposed
that an immediate and decisive blow was 10 be
struck upon the rebels, have steadily in
creased IN arrogance and tyranny. Yesterday it
appeared that no attack was contemplated until
extensive Publications had first been erected
The forces now scattered a mile or two along
the river and two or three miles back. They arc
not encamped, camp furniture having as yet
been ordered over. The food is cooked and sent
over from this side.
Our mon are bivouacked one mile from the bridge
in a camp Of hickory trees where, under the broad
green leaves and on the dead dccaying ones they
mike themselves as comfortable as possible. They
have erected battery in position which COM
mands quite an extent of country, and there are
now in it two l0-pound rfed field pieces and one
PuHhu Adec IicCt. luis bdllGEy l. ~ Tue SIDE
of the turnpike, or pike which passes from the
bridge on towards Lecsburgh. This pike" was
once Macadlmized or paved with large stones, and
wa doubtless at ono time a very fuo road but
it is now 50 washed that it is worse than the
corduroy plank roads Some N9ik has been
laid out to improve il conditiou-and the tee
graph keeps along at even pace with the advance.
Operations have been great, Interrupted to-day
by the rain, which has como down very steadily
since morning Towards night the men attempted
to FIRE OF their pieces, but had much difficulty in
doing SO, owing to the wet
Whiskey rations have been dealt out to them
since they crossed the river. Whether men need
whisky or some other stimuant when thus doing
fatigue duty under extraordinary exposure, CT
not. will rot now discuss. 1 will only state the
fact, that, either from tho use or abuse of the req,
ulation which allows it, some Of tho men-fewcr
in our regiment than in most of tho others-werc, |
by night, pretty drunk.
II is probable We shall soon move, camp and |
Ill, into Virginis-pcrhaps as far as Falls Church
NJ P. P.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
Tma GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Thorc may h.. from the imperfcction OF
returns. some errors in the political designa-
ton of mc,uh r. Of the next General Assem-
bly, in Tia. i".lowing tables. Where tn,
members are marked as u7ion in the papers
of the oounirs or towns which send them,
tbs are DIS f.. auad by the letter Il. We
suppose thai large majority Of those SO
Designated 80 IA fact consider themselves
republic ar i, sentiment 4 few Of them,
douhtlcrs, rous'd,r themselves as democrats.
and ahhiu. d fl rent but all are readv b.
unite lor Crt'l port Of Government against
the rcb-'ir,n. take it that fayorer 81. -
cers'on na "ttllion will he a rare bard m
the Veru'nu legislature this year.