Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-09

promises an extraordinary yield, as also oats
heard the drums beating this morning on the arr
val OF the southern train ON the Whining on & Man
chester Railroad. More troops from the south, WI
suppose
The following is contribution to the Boston Courier
the " conservative Websterian paper of Boston. i
SHOWS the sort of spirit by which our New England
oTethrsn are possessed Do we really live in chris
tan country? Can men who come here with suct
avowed intentions be regarded as mere enemies in ht
military sense? Are they not rather enemies of hu
man nature-foes to all mankind, to be treated al
pirates and incendiaries -
10 the Editor of the Boston Courier:
An army of 100000 men stationed in and around
washington, with Baltimore in the hands of the q
States, there is but little danger to Washington
Richmond, however, must be menaced, and Norfolk
laid low. This would necessarily divert the forces Of
the border States. Expeditions should be immediate
y lifted out against every southern seaport large anc
small. Pensacola should be recaptured, Mobile burnt
Montgomery threatened, and the levees above New
Orleans leveled when the Mississippi rises, so tt
wipe out the black spot. These things can be done
without much difficulty.
MONDAY, MAY 9TH.
1t is understood that Mr.. Faulkner U. S. Minister tc
France, has had an interview with Thouvenel, the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the course o.
which the latter remarked that the practice
clearly understood, to recognise governments once
clearly established beyond dispute, and when the new
American government arrived at that point he pre-
sumed it would be recognised Thouvenel then de-
manded information about the new tariff, which, he
said, so deeply affected French commerce. Faulkner
answered that the tariff would be modified by the ex-
ira session of congress.
The Boats of the Bay Line have been permitted to
sumo their trips carrying only mails and passengers
The British Ship 1Iiawatha from Liverpool with salt
for Richmond, has been boarded at Old Point by
United States Ship Cumberland The Captain was
told by Commodore Prendergast that the Virginians
would seize and appropriate his vessel. The Captain
notwithstanding, came on and arrived, but was fred
at twice by Pendergast. He intends complaining 10
his Government.
Captain Montgomery Meigs, at Washington from Fort
Pickens, reports 1000 men in the Fort, and plenty
of provisions, as, in his opinion to make its reduc
tion impossible for six months
The Maryland Legislature has appointed commission
er to Virginia, and commissioners to Washington
city, of whom one is Robert McLane.
There is scarcity of gold in Washington city. The
treasurer cannot pay employees. A million of dollars
some accounts say four millions coming from
New York in war steamer in charge of Major An
DERsoN.
Attorney General Bates has given his opinion that the
retrocession of Alexandria to the State of Virginia
was unconstitutional that city is included in the proc
lamation establishing the 5th military district.
Commodore PAULDING notified CHAs. II. W1NDER that
he would be arrested as a secessionist.
An order has been issued by President LINCOLN, re-
stricting the farmers OF Fairfax Virginia, from visit
ing the Washington markets.
The State Department at Washington replies to the
enquiries of the Diplomatic corps respecting the
blockade-First That vessels in blockaded ports
would be allowed reasonable time to depart
Second-That vessels bringing emigrants would not be
allowed to enter but recommended to enter an open
port.
1t is reported that the English and French Ministers at
Washington bad protested to the Montgomery gov
eminent against issuing letters of Marque. Impress
sion in diplomatic circles that the Montgomery Gov
eminent would not take this responsibility against
such protest.
The Washington government received information by
the Adriatic that Minister Faulkner had presented
the Commissioners of the Southern Confederacy.-
Minister Dallas refused until receiving instructions
from Washington. 1t is said Mr. Faulkner acted in
violation of his instructions.
It is reported that the Washington has pur
chased twenty-five additional vessels, and WILL within
twenty days blockade every Southern port.
1t is reported from Washington that Judge Campbell
of the Supreme Court, has resigned
General Harvey reported at Washington that be hac
received courteous treatment from the Virginia au
thorities. 1t is reported that he will command al
Washington.
The Federal Government has had the railway between
Washington and Annapolis reaid. The engines ant
cars, passengers and mails carried through to Phla
delphia.
napolis
At New York on Friday, seizure was EmaGe of on
million boxes of percussion caps They were destine,
for Charleston, S. 9. The Niagara sailed from New
York early On yesterday morning on secret service
The New York papers agree that with Monday, Ito
day. begin operations by LINCOLN. Harper's Ferr.
and Norfolk are points designated. The Tribune O
Saturday says On Monday, at the furtherest, let tn
country be prepared for proclamation from the Pre-
sdent He has determined upon action-instant, de
cisive and comprehensive action. The time has ar
rived when, in accordance with the doctrines announ
ced in his inaugural tie President will proceed to re
possess the property of the United States.
The sloopo fwar Allegheny the Forward, the Bati
and the Kedar are of Annapolis. The travel between
Annapolis and Perryvile is uninterrupted. lively
steamers are on the route. 1t is supposed that tn
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will soon be made
military road.
1t is expected that Alexandria, Va, will be occupies
to-day by troops who will advance from Washingto
by the Long Bridge. Five transports with men an
munitions passed up the Potomac yesterday.
Companies from the interior of New York are constant
ly arriving in the city, and the enrolment in the cit
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