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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
Orders from the Governor

The following orders received last evening, anc
at the hour of going to press, it understood tina
the Hornets Nest Rtlemen would leave for the poin
designated, by this nights train at 10 o'clock
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
April II, 1861.
Orders have been issued to COL Bryce for Company
to go to Fort Caswell.
Lieut.. Lee, of N. G. Military Institute will report
at Fort Caswell for duty at
j. W. ELLIS.
GRAHAM Dawes, Private Secretary.
The Rfemen commanded by Col. L. S. Williams
and is made up of the best and truet men to be founC
in Meeklcuburg county The honor of the State will
suffer no detriment in their hands.
Charlotte Bulletin 18Th inst
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Later from Europe.

The steamer North Briton has arrived at Portland
with Liverpool dates to TIVE 4th inst.
Warike rumors are increasing
1t is reported that Garibadi and the Hungarian lead
ers have perfect understanding 1t is expected that
the Hungarian Diet will call on Hungarian troops from
other parts of Austria to concentrate in Hungary. II
opposed by Austria, the Hungarans will refuse to paw
taxes and an lnsurrection will then take place.
Garibadi received with great enthusiasm at Tur
in The Opinone of Turin advocates the withdrawal of
the French troops from Rome as the national Italian
army will soon perform their duties there The militia
r. force in the Southern provinces will be increased
The Emperor of Austria has decreed the resumption
of payments in silver in Lombardy and Venetia
The provisional judicial administration at Pesth has
been suppressed and the installation of Cara Rega of
Hungary had taken place.
The Turkish government has ordered the blockade of
the coast of Montenegro Omar Pasha is said to be
commanderin.chief in Bosnia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
Our Friend. from the west.-ws Want Head.

Our Friends from the west.-We Want Head.
We were happy this morning to take by the hand
many of our old and Of our young friends from
Mecklenburg County. We have no donbt whatever of
the patriotism of the State, Of the response which
our people will make to the call Of the places points
attacked We want at once some engineer and artillery
officer. We want active acting head, present upon
the spot There is in lldst an artillery officer OF
high standipg-a gentleman who has been more than
once under fire. and has received honorable mention from
his commanding officers at Palo Alto and elsewhere.-
We alude to Captain Fremont. Captain Fremont,
like many other true Southern men in feeling born
in New Hampshire, but 10 man of sense, we think,
doubts him for one moment For our part we have
in him the most implicit confidence. We are not au,
thorized to say anything by Captain Fremont for be
has no desire to be obrusVe but ourselves take the
responsibility of saying that what time and what serv
ces his position will enable him to give at the com
mand of the State freely and fully, and he will do hi
whole duty.
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At meeting of the citizens of Fayetteville, called
this 10th day of April by the Mayor, upon the appca-
ton of the citizens for the purpose OF celebrating up
q the best to be taken, in view of the political
condition Of our national affairs
On motion of COL Jno ii. Cook, Archd Mclean,
ESQ as Mayor of the Town, called to the Chair,
and W. Mel. Mckay, Esq., requested to act as Secre-
ary. The object of the meeting being explained by
the Chairman, on motion of Col. Thos. Waddil, COM
mittee of five appointed to report resolutions for
the action of the meeting when the Chairman appointed
the following gentlemen to compose the said committee
to wit Hon. Warren Winslow, DIR. b. w. Robinson,
E. j. Hale, Esq, II. L. Myrover, Esq, A. A. McKeth-
an, Esq.
During the absence of the committee the meeting was
addressed by Thos c. Fuller, B. R. Huske M. J. Nc
Duffe and A. E. Mckay, Esqrs.
The committee having returned, made the following
unanimous report, which was unanimously adopted
hostes Charleston between the forces
of the United States the people of the Confederate
States the President of the United States has
by proclamation called upon the States for force of
sessng the forts places and property in the Confederate
states now held by that Government; therefore
assembled that the of the times require every
loyal of North Carolina to bury past political
and forgetting past political contests to unite hand and
heart in resistance to sectional rule and to take all
steps maintain and defend the rights of North
Carolina as one of the Southern States. .s-,,-
ResOued That the Governor be respectfully requested
forthwith the General Assembly with view to
legislative action in this crisis
and authorities of the State in such
be deemed to be taken 20 assert rights and
defend our soil.
On motion of E. L. Winslow, Esq, it resolved,
that the chairman and secretary certify copy of the
proceedings of this meeting to the Governor of the
State and that copies be furnished the papers for
publication.
On motion of Gov. Winslow,
Resolred That this meeting approve CT the Of
Ms Theophlus H. Holmes, and welcome him back to
North Carolina.
On motion of c. B. Malett, Esq, committee oftWo
was appointed to inform Maj Holmes of the action of
this meeting and request his attendance
The Chair appointed q. B. Mallet and Col. 1hos.
Waddll to compose said committee.
Maj. Holmes having been informed of the action of
the meeting appeared, and being introduced by the
chairman enthusiastically received He thanked
the citizens for their kind reception and appreciation of
bis course lie said that having long served the Gov
eminent of the United States he left the army with
gret but that, prompted by his of duty, he had
been compelled to sacrifice his position and return to
orth Carolina to take his place among them more
humble citizen, and to share the fate of his
people Not LAYING been accustomed to public speak
ing, he again thanked the meeting, and retired,
On motion, the meeting adjourned
AkCHD MCLEAN, Mayor, Chm.
w. Mel. MCKAY, Sec'y.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

PROCLATkTION OF PRESIDENT DAVIS.
The President Issue Letters Marque.
! MONTGOMERY, April 1.-THE following is the Pro
camaon of the President of the Confederate States Of
America, issued this day:
| PROCLAMATION
By the President Of the Confederate States of America
WHEREAS Abraham Lincoln the President of the United
vadng this Confsderacy with an armed force for the
capturing its fOresseS and thereby subvertng
dominion Of foreign power and whereas, has thus be-
come the duty Of this Government repe the threatened
INVASION and to defend the rights and liberties Of the peo-
by all the which the laws of nations and the
ges OF civilized vl warfare place. place at its disposal:
the Confederate States of America do issue this my Procs
nation inviting all those who may desire, pri-
armed vessels on the high seas aid this
IN resisting 50 Wanton and wicked aggression to make
application for Commissions Letters Of Marque Re-
prsa to be issued under the seal Of these Confederate
states And do farther notify all applying for
tiers OF Marquee to make statement in writing, giving the
name and suitable description of the character tonnage
force OF the vessel and the and place residence
each owner concerned therein and the intended number
of the and sign such deliver the
Entry Of these Confederate States to be by him transmitted
to the Secretary of State and do further notify app
Marque Repsal issued any vessel the owner or
thereof end the commander for the time being viii
be required TO give bond to the Confederate States
with at least two responsible sureies not interes
ted in such vessel in the penal sum of IS 600 ::
in the penal of $4,000 with conditions that the
officers and who shall be employed on board of such
commissioned vessel shall observe the laws of these Con
federate States and the instructions given to them the
regulation of their conduct that they shall satisfy all dam
ages done contrary to the tenor thereof by such
ing her commission and deliver the same when revoked
by the President of the Confederate States.
And DO further enjon all persons holding Offices civ
and under the authority of the Confederate States
that they be gant and jealous dischargng the
incident hereto and d. moreover solemny exhort the
good people OF these States they love their
country they prize the blessings of free as
they feel the of the past these now
an aggravated form by those whose enmty is i'm
preserving order in promoting concord maintaining
ne and efficacy of the laws and in supporting and
naugurang all the measures which be adopted the
common defence, and by which, under the blessing of O
VINE Provdence we may hope for speedy just and hon
In testimony Whereof have hereunto set nv hand and
LIE the Seal of the Confederate States to be az
liked this sex enteenth day of April, 1861
(6igned,) JEFFERSON DAVIS
By the President: 49,
K. ToOMBs, Secretary of State
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

Fort KEARNEY, April 15.-1'he San Francisco
papers state that thus far the export of treasure this
year exceeds the export of the first quarter of last veal
by 100000.
The late storm damaged mining claims in Tuolumne
Go. alone to the extent of 100000.
A new effort is to be made to contest the will of the
late Senator Broderick, the ground of forgery His
estate is estimated to be worth two millions of dollars
VIM. McNulty, formerly of Mansfield, Ohio, who early
emigraed to California and became very wealthy pre-
vous to the great Sacramento fire of 1853 which swept
away most of his property committed suicide at San
Francisco on the lst of March. lntemperance and do
nestle troubles are the alleged cause
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
At Baltimore.

Already blood has been shed in the streets OF Balti
more by the Massachusetts, troops who last evening
fred upon the mere crowd Of citizens assembled The
feeling in Baltimore the dead bodies of her slaughter
ed citizens carried through Streets TERRIBLE
Governor Hicks cannot control Maryland nor lead Lei
against her sisters Of the South The Southern flag has
been raised there The great majority Of the people
Maryland, now that the issue has been made up, viii
take the side of the South.
Owing to the unprepared state of the Marylanders
the Massachusetts, troops Or a portion Of them got
through Baltimore and arrived in Washington las
night The New Workers it is said did not They ough
to render the railroads impossible, and suppose the
will
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
For the Journal.
For the JOuTn
m,.nm.,, Al G. 10th Anril. ID

WILMINGTON N. c., 18th April 1861.
Messrs Fulton PRCE-Gents ON my arrival In town
few minutes since my attention csedto an article IN
the Baltimore Sun stating that had been appointed Dy
Mr. Lincoln Post Master in this place. his t1e nrs'
and only intmation have had of such honor % ana nav
ing only yesterday offered services to the Col
one of the Brunswick regiment (my county for the ser
would very easily well coincide with any appointment OF
service under President Lincoln.
Respectfully, +. ). LOhD.
This, of course, is what we all knew that Mr. Lore
would do. No man supposed for a moment that ht
would either apply for accept Office under Abraham
Lincoln We are reoiced however, that he has spoken
so promptly.
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Governor Letcher's reply to Secretary Cameron
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.. J
RICHMOND, Va, April 10th, 1861.

RICHMOND, VA, April 10th, 1861.
Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War
SIR received your telegram OF the 18th, the
genuneness of which doubted. Since that time have
received your communication, mailed the same day, in
which requested to detach from the militia of the
State Of Virginia "the quota designated in table, !"
which you append "to serve infantry ridemen for
the period of three months, unless discharged
In reply to this communication have only to say,
that the Militia of Virginia will not be furnished to the
powers at Washington, for any such purpose as
they have in view. Your object is to subjugate the
Southern States, and requisiton made upon me for
such object-an object 10 my judgment, not within
the purview of the Constitution, the act of l795-wll
not be complied with. You have chosen to inaugurate
civil war; and having done so, will meet it, in spirit
determined the Administration has exhibited to-
wards the South. Respectfully,
JOHN LEITGHER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

1Gg" Laborers in any numbers are wanted at Fort
Caswell Let every slave owner, who can spare even
one Land, send him along. Of course those who can
send will send them. They will be taken care Of
We take it for granted that every and every
woman too, will do what they can for the of the
State. The issue is upon We must meet it. If
there have been any arrangements among our people, il
in recent exctements any of have said anything to
hurt the feelings of others, let waive all differ
ences and difficulties gpringing therefrom. We are all
launched in the boat We have endeavored to be
as courteous possible towards our heretofore Union
friends. They join We have nothing to say
except that we welcome them. We have no reproaches
to utter and none to resent Virginia is out. North
Carolina u.s. Of course virtually out and we are all ready
to take the responsibility. Send your laborers along
Come along yourselves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

CoMMENDABLE.-E. D. Hall, Esq, late Sheriff of
New Hanover County, is organizing new Volunteer
Company for active service BE has already procured
the necessary arms and has enrolled and equipped
about forty able bodied young men. The company
when full will consist of so men, and will be under the
command of Capt. Hail. Capt H. has recruited and
equipped this Company within the last three days. at bis
expense He deserves the thanks of the community
for his energy and Daily Journal, 18th
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

HEap The working men Of the Town of Wilmington
have come out to man. and men in the Of the
South, as always felt and knew that they would do.
Many of them, down at the FORTS no doubt have left
families here who may be in want These families must
not suffer while their natural protectors are defending
their State The town of Wilmington in its corporate
capacity will probably see to this matter, but if not the
people must. No mans family must be allowed to SUI
fer for his patriotism We acknowledge the receipt of
ten dollars spontaneously offered, half Of it given by
citizen of Baltimore for the assistance Of any parties
whose families may be placed in difficulties by their
absence We have turned the money to the proper
authorities and it will no doubt be used liz the best
manner. No man must be allowed to suffer for his
patriotism as long there is left in our commu
uity and no mans family must be allowed to suffer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
Old Dublin Moving,

A portion of the Magistrates of Duplin County me
OF Kenansve, the county seat, on yesterday and ap
propriaed ten thousand dollars to defray the expense
Of the troops that may be wanted from that county,
Old Duplin is at work A gentleman from KenansvilL
last night remarked to his arrival We shall hav
three hundred ready in few days, and sent
fifteen hundred if necessary, of the best stock in thu
country and we can and will foot the bills cheerfully
in such cause
A private letter from Dupln says Old Duplin is al
right. Our spirited Captain Of the 'Duplin Rifemen
has rendered his company their lives and their sacred
honor to efficient Governor and only awaits his or
ders to repair to Fort Caswel They are prepared tc
pay their expenses and the expenses Of all others
who desire to go and so sure GoD made u.s. no truel
pluck will go to that or any other post"
We know the people of Duplin, and we know that
they will perform to the letter all they say they will do
Other counties will respond in few days.
Mecklenburg has already sent down her Hornets
Nest Guards" They embarked this morning for the
Forts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

1EBr We>are informed that the tree colored popula
ton of town ready and willing tc do anything
that they may be called upon to do in the present emer
gency. This the proper spirit Let them act up to
it and they will be fully protected and provided for
number went down to the forts this morning.
More will 60 tomorrow.
We learn that in Newbern the free coored population
have also volunteered their services.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

UNION MEETING AT New YoRK.-Ne,O York, April
ia meeting of merchants held here this morning
and it decided to call meeting for Saturday
in Union square All business will be suspended. A
subscription opened this morning. and literally
responded to for the purpose of fitting out the Seventh
Regiment for any duty required A strong Union SEN
timent prevailed among the merchants
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From the Toronto (Canads) Leader.
An TKnna rfInl nhSarxzAr

If it was deemed desirable at Washington that the
first gun should be fred by the sscessoniss that point
has been gained But the resolution to send provisions
to Fort Sumter 1oas the actual posture of AFFAIRS and
the terms an whlch announced equ,vaLent to de-
cIoration of war The Montgomery government has
gone too far to recede The United States has, up to
this time, choice left. 1t had not previously committed
itself to The position of the border States will
now be anxiousy looked to- Some of them we're virtually
pledged to secession in the event that has happened
the attempt of the North to the South There
will probably now be crop of secession and by
this means the forces arrayed the one side of the
Southern Confederacy be largely augmented
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

new have from Mr. Whitaker, Harper's Maya
zine for May. 1t is handsomely illustrated as usual and
30 far as we judge appears to be free from any Of
ienslVe sectonay. Art and literature ought to belong
TO the world and as long they not prosuted to
AbolitionSm we will welcome them, no matter where
they come from
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

Ma Col. WIN. B. FLANNER calls for volunteers
The Colonel has served and knows what to do pract
caly and will stand by his and his State to the
last. We ask of the people of the county to rally
around him. They will do it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25
For the Journal.

The Committee of Safety" to-day adopted the follow
ing resolution:
"Resotoed That the Committee tender TO +. r. pckn,
patriotic motives which prompted him in making the very
liberal donation of $780, for the relief OF those whose pro
tectors and providers have volunteered their
are now employed the defence of our state and that n
Committee will sscredy dsburse this fq9d 10 scc0roance
VA Ir III 10 1881 sec'y.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.-Yesterday after
ternoon a salute fired on board the Steamship
North Carolina, OF and belonging to Wilmington, N
Carolina, in honor Of the secession of Virginia. Tht
salute fred Immediately on the fact of the passage
OF the Ordinance of Secession being known here. AL
honor to Captain POWELL the commander of the steam
ship, and Mr. KEITH the agent of the ne They are al
right, sure.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

GENERAL SCoTT.-There have been any number of re
ports about the resignation of General Scott We re
greet to say that we have no confirmation of it. Pro
badly he may resign-possby he has resigned, but we
have authoritative statement of the fact His resgna
ton would be worth much-very much to our cause .
it would be worth much to the cause of peace. We
pray that may be SO, but we must await further in
teIgence. Virginia having taken her stand, may in
huence Gen. Scott in taking has,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

Ba~ We are requested by the Quarter Master of the
Seth Regiment of North Carolina Militia, now sta
toned at the mouth of Cape Fear River to inform the
patriotic citizens of MOTH Carolina that the garrsons
at these posts are in need of every thing necessary
the comfort and convenience of the soldiers, and the
casualties to which they may be subject.
All donations OF provisions fuel labor candles, cloth
ing groceries, &C, will be thankfully received and
promptly acknowledged
The ladies especially are appealed to. Let them fur
nish him with bandages lint Blankets bedding, etc.
for the hospital department.
All packages intended for our patriotic soldiers car
be sent from any part of the State Address to R. G.
Rankin Quarter Master 3Oth Regiment, N. c. Militia
left marked in the at the Office of Ran
kin Martin, or at the Office of Messrs. Anderson &
Savage or at the store of Messrs Myers Moore, will
reach their destination safely.
IottorO DO oddrceood i'll tue way
We are requested to ask that the above notice may
be extensively copied and circulated.
The Quarter Master acknowledges the receipt of the fol
lowing articles contributed the service of the State
ing named persons respectively:
Act. Adjt. Genl Cantwell, box Wine for Hospital.
Capt w. L. DeRossett complete of Drawing nstru
ments for Engineers Department.
R. G. RANKIN, Quarter Master,
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nsy- We learn that Cantain Halls Comnan,

"a We learn that Captain Halls Company of
Rifle Rangers have gone down to the Forts and furth
er, that O. s. Baldwin, Esq, has presented the Com
pany with blankets for each We are glad to see
this spirit in community. We certainly never saw
better feeling any occasion. There is no difficulty
or difference arising out of the birthplace of any man.
ALL no matter where born, are willing to cast in their
me-to join their fate and their destiny with their See
tion-to avert invasion to meet it. That being the
ease, we cannot be subdued even seriously hurt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

The Hdfbor Of Norfok ObstructedV O outlet.
BALTIMORE, April 18.-Captain Poe.ss1re Of Ar,.
folk steamer, which arrived here this arson oftte g.
that the main entrance to the hsrbor o3lng renos
been obstructed by order of Goye,ro". Norfolk L.
number of small boats have been sunk 1OF = Lecher
was compelled to so over fats. The oh; Oapt Pean@'
structon is to prevent Government veOs Ssc Of The "
as they have been ordered The Norfot "a nom ears,
was broken into and quantity of pnn. custom Hon
taken out The revenue cutter in port v S,red &
and her guns seized by order of the Gov,waS boards
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

No MORE SALUTEs.-We will want all orr nowder
for use. We will want all our means and enthusiasm
iOf USE Excitement must now give way to GOODNESS
and determination There has been enough already of
mere impulse. That must give place to COOL deliberate
action Don't fire away your powder unless it throws
a shot and there 10 an enemy in front.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-25

Be. The citizens IL this and all the adjoining coun-
ties are with heart and soul We beg of them how
ever in every district to hold meetings and contribute
men, money and provisions to sustain troops now in
Forts Caswell and johnson. We know that they will
respond to this call. It is only necessary that they
should know that the call is made We make this call
on behalf of Fort Macon also, as we'll as Forts Caswel
and johnson.