Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
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FOR THE JOURNAL.
FIRST DISPATCH.
From the Seat Of War.

killed.
last the Conederates retreatng wards
st. George.
The Federass hope that Gen. Bll now at Oakland will
Conederates in their retreat towards Hardy
County
1t be remembered that these troops Garnets) have
kept McClelan's columns in check for weeks.
DISPATCH.
The Rich Mountain BattIe-COnficiing Reports.
RICE MoND Va, July II, p. m.
Passengers from the neghDorhood CT Rich Mountain and
Laurel Hill differ materially in their reports of the recent
at the above places. Some assert positively
that Col Pegram is neither killed prisoner, while others
state directly the Some state that Gen Garrett has
not been killed. the Georgia ment has not been
taken prisoners, while others state the reverse.
Suspense must continue until reliable information be
obtained.
John E. Coleman of Augusta, Ca. has been appointed
Assistant Surgeon in the Virginia Cavalry.
THIRD DISPATCH.
LATER.
Col. Pegram believed 10 be Safe.-Letter to his
Mother.
RICHMOND VA, July II, 1861, P. NJ.
The following letter has been placed the Bulletin board
of the Dispatch Office this evening" addressed to the mother
of Col. Pegram, who resides in Richmond
GREEfBR1ER RIVER, July 18th, 1861.
MRS GEN. PEGRAM:-Col. Pegram was not hurt, or in
ured in the battle of Rich ountan. We parted late after
the 6ght and be has gone join Gen. Garnett Deeply
citing that you should have been annoyed by the report
of his fall remain the friend of your noble son,
Signed, NAT. TYLER.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
LATER WAR NEWS.
LOUISVILLE, Ky July II, 1861, p m.
The St. Louis military train fred into IL miles above
st. Charles severely woundDg two Federalsts. The mail
carrier reports Major Harrss with force of SOOO twelve
miles hey Fulton. Mcneil, Federalist, expected
reach Fulton night The houses along the road have been
deserted j. w. Tucke is making speeches.
Col Stupe at Lexington reports having discovered 200
kegs powder and machinery for making
The steamers prevented from passing Jefferson City,
unless they carry the American flag displayed.
strict search kept up the Depot Several seizures
were made last night.
Rep"lse of the Enemy.
HARRISBURG, Pa, July II, 1861.
The reserved force at Cumberland, Md occupying Pied
mont and New Greek Village, have been repulsed
Comgrcss.-Advance of the Enemy from AL, xandria.
WASHINGTON CITY, July II, 1861.
The House bill to increase the efficiency of the Volunteer
forces has passed the Senate The navy bill has also
passed.
Mcdowell will advance to night. Gen. Scott and staff
visited the troops the Virginia side to-day.
Later.-The Army has Acknowledgements Com.
mlrtee Appointed.-The Baltimore Police, &C., &c.
The army has advanced. Gen. Mcdowell left $3.50 P.
NJ to go somewhere The advanced guard at Hunting
| Creek, 10 miles from Washington.
In the House. petition presented from the Bali-
Police Commissioners confined in Fort McHenry,
begging Congress interfere in their behalf Referred
the Judiciary Committee
The bill authorizing Welles Secretary of the Navy,
purchase here vessels to suppress piracy and complete
the blockade and appropratng three millions for that
| pose has passed.
Pending the resolutions appointing committee to nves-
tgate all and navy contracts Mr.. VanWyck said that
for two months there had been system of plumber which,
for audacity and wckedness had been surpassed
The resolutions adopted, yeas 81, nays 40.
believed that the design of the Federal Generals
avoid Manassas. Their positive Intention however. is to
allow delay in pushing to Richmond.
Reports from Arizona and New Mexico, represent the
secession feeling strong there.
| 1t will be necessary to reinforce Fort Bliss
1t reported that the Confederate forces Aqua Creek
Dumfrees and several other points, falling back Man
assas.
1t believed that j. T. Pickett late American Consul at
Vera Cruz is a Confederate agent in Mexico.
Troops Leaving for Home.
| FORTRESS MONROE, July 16 1861.
The Sd and 4h Massachusetts regiments whose are
up, leave for Boston Immediately.
Attack On ViIginians.
CINCINNATI, July II, 1861
Col. Woodruff between Mad river and Barboursvlle at
tackled the vrginans, killing and woundng several-one
federaist killed.
Another Battle In Missouri.
HUDSON, Mo-, July 18th, 1861.
Eight hundred federasts have fight with an unknown
number of Missourans, thirty miles above St. Charles
Federal loss three killed and several wounded Fight still
progressing.
Missouran caught with gun in his hand, has beer
hang, and another in attempting to escape rddlet
with balls
Escape of Southern Forces.
GRAFTON, VA, July II, 1861.
The Souherners retreatng from Laurel Hill have
Gen. Hill passing within mile and half of his Camp
| Later from Europe.
NEW ORLEANS, July 18th, 1861.
The Steamship Asia has arrived with dates to the I'll
instant She brings hundred and ten thousand pounds
lover half million doars) in SPECIE The sales of Cotol
on Saturday. the 6th coo bales Of which specua
tors and exporters took three thousand The market closed
steady.
Breadstufs remain steady. Provisions quiet. Consol
sst to s92
HAvRE, Cotton.-Tres ordinaire lis; bas 49, the
ket closing buoyant Sales for the week twenty-five thou
sand bales.