Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

sen Some of the wiseacres who conduct papers in
the interior towns think it shows their WISDOM as well
as their politeness when they contradict the news
brought to other papers by telegraph 1t is not the
fault of these other papers their facilities are better or
their enterprise greater than their interior contemporaries
For instance of these interior papers late
" contradiced the tegraphc report of the appearance
of the BROOKLYN eff Charleston bar, and her apparent
to cross the same and enter the harbor Now
the Brooklyn has returned to Hampton Roads, and we
take the following from the Norfolk Doy Book:
The q. S. steamer Brooklyn, in command of Capt
Walker left Hampton ROADS on She 9th inst with
sealed orders which not opened until she had pass
ed outside of Cape Henry none of the crew knew
where they were going beyond Hampton Roads, and
were much surprised when she put to sea-
AS il is well known she went down the coast to
Charleston harbor and would have gone in, at least
would have attempted it, but for the fact that just as
she got off the mouth of the river she met and spoke
small rough looking schooner coming out said schooner
carrying no flag.
Where are you bound I! was asked ny one VI 'he
officers OF the Brooklyn.
Philadelphia, answered the schooner. The schoon-
er then impaired the intelligence that the Star OF The
West had attempted to enter the harbor and had eigh-
teen or twenty shots fired into her, and she thought 1t
imprudent for the Brook yn to venture IN.
The Brooklyn rounded to- and was surprised to see
that the schooner did not proceed to 1t was also
observed that steamer came out OF the harbOr anc
talked with the schooner and then took her In tow until
she was some distance from the Brooklyn. The steamer
finally went back and the schooner made her way es-
urey into the harbor 1t occurred to those on
board the Brooklyn that the sailors on the schooner
wore black silk hats standing collars store clothes, &c
and the impression prevailed that the schooner was
one of the guard vessels that had been sent out to inter
cept the Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn made attempt to enter the harbor,
but remained outside until she started homeWard She
arrived in Hampton Roads about dark last night and
came anchor under the guns OF Fortress Monroe IN
of&Aear the spot occupied by the Great Eastern when
she was off Old Point.
1t is little remarkable that Of the guns on the
Brooklyn were loaded, even unlashed for the pur
pose the slightest preparation for action made
on board during the whole cruise The sailors on board
were divided IN sentiment, some being Southern men in
feeling whist others were influenced by Northern views.
AS for the officers nothing could be gained from them
they perfectly mum on all the various SUBJECTS
connected with tie ship or her cruise, and If they dis
cussed the subject at all, did privately.
The officers who sent in their resignation the day
before the Brooklyn sailed were on board during the
whole cruise The acceptance of their gnation had
not been received up to the sailing of the Brooklyn
and they were compelled to remain board until they
were absoIved from their Oaths of office
The destination of the Brook yn is unknown. She Is
at this time in the Roads, and it is believed that she
will proceed to New York but there is nothing GER
tain about her future movements Her crew should be
paid eff and discharged.
Contradictions acknowledgements cost money
The telegraph Was true. The contradictions not