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

opposite Washington, that he had a large force
under his command, and would commence the bonn
bardment at once.
rumour, strangely enough reaches by way of Nor
folk, that dispatches had been there giving the i'm
portant and glorious news that Fort Pickens had
been taken by the Southern troops, though with im-
mense loss. We give it for what it is worth
1t is said that Thomas Wnans, of Baltimore has ten
dered his whole fortune of 100000 to the support
of the Southern cause
In speech made at Nashville on the 18th inst Hon.
John Bell advocated the Immediate secession of Ten
nessee.
On Monday at q p. NJ, in answer to the summons,
backed by 1927 determined men in ranks, the Fay
ettevile Arsenal was peaceably surrendered to the
State of North Carolina. The company of soldiers
were allowed to salute their ag end march out with
the honors of war. The Confederate Flag now floats
over the Arsenal, which is held by the State troops
under command OF Major Draughorn. We regret to
learn that Major Anderson, late U. S. officer at Fay
etteville, is very sick and confined to his at
the Dobbin House. The Army company will be al
lowed to return North by any any route upon, by
which, transportation Can be obtained
The highly efficient company of Hornets Nest Rifles
came up this morning from Fort Caswel, and will
proceed Immediately by Railroad to Raleigh. They
will give coed account of themselves, be sure of
that whether at Washington City or elsewhere. of
course we do not know their final destination, but we
do know that our sister States the border will not
be suffered to fight our joint battles while North Car
DINA stands alooG. The eyes of each of our young
friends as we could get to frightened at the sug
gestion that they might shortly see Washington City
sGg~We learn that on Monday night at the culvert
or bridge where the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
crosses the main run stream OF Tossnot Creek about
half mile beyond Wilson, hree of the crossties upon
which the track rested, found to DC entirely re-
moved, leaving the rails to be supported by the
chairs only. The telegraph wire also cut
Most providentialy, although the track was felt to
yield partially, the Georgia volunteers enabled to
pass safely. The string pieces were also found to
be partially sawed through. Of course the bridge was
uediately made 1t is reported that the end
guilty of this atrocious act has been arrested.
The County Court of Wilson county being in session
Immediately detailed patrol to guard the bridge
There are bad men among US, and cannot be too
cautious too vgant, especially in regard to our rail-
roads,
Rzag~ Without any way attempting to interfere
with or intrude upon the action Of the Committee OF
Safety or others in authority, would beg leave to
offer some suggestions to people throughout the
State.
One of these has rereGce to the raising OF provisions
No doubt supplies from any point outside OF the
State have been cut off and must depend upon our own
resources These must be carefully guarded and every
used to increase the supply Now is the time for
planting. Plant Corn instead of Cotton Make some
thing to eat for it will be all wanted Hay, and fod
der of all kinds will be wanted and of course there will
be no more Eastern or North River Hay. Also, pork,
bacon and beef cattle must also receive larger amount
of attention than formerly
s4zg yesterday afternoon Vice President Stephens,
of the Confederate States, passed through here his
way to Richmond. MIR. William Smith, connected
with the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, on behalf
of Mrs, johnson, Mrs. Purne and Miss Walker pre-
sented President Stephens with beautiful boquet
| fully arranged by these ladies'
Mr.. Stephens on being called, made very able ad
dress His spare and feeble frame and sallow counter
were all forgotten when his eye lit up with tie fire
of the orator. and his voice. usually shr and reedy
in debate rang out with tone and volume that sur
prised every bearer He said that he had been used
addressing his felowcizens but he had never before
made speech Of this kind on the Sabbath. He haG
learned however, from holy writ, that the Sabbath
made for man, and not for the Sabbath, and hi
felt that the present the cause of liberty
right, of the true government and institutions of thu
l. country. The South trying to save the government
l. and the Constitution, the tyrannca administration
s. Washington trying to overthrow and rampe them I'm
der foot. Old Virginia. the mother of States and States
e men. The land of Washingon-the State that hold
in her sacred precincts Mount Vernon and Monticello
where treasured the ashes of Washington Jefferson
and many Others she had spoken-she had Responded
to the call of her Southern sisters-he might almost sa
If her Southern children Her star is now on the Con
y federate flag North Carolina was there too in fact
VI not in form.
We need hardly add that the excitement intense
but deeper than it loud We cannot of course
pretend to make any accurate report, any ap
preach to report of the sayings and doings of the
# casion.
Mr.. Stephens made bis closing address from the plat
form of the train which remained for some time in
der to afford him the opportunity. When he bade tn
J. assembled multitude adeu, the whistle sounded, tn
train moved off, simultaneous burst of feeling rang
from ALL in which we think even the ladies Joined am
amid the waving of handkerchie in fair hands,
" accompanied by the warmest wishes of ALL Vice Pres
t. dent Stephens borne of his mission to Richmond
Is Daily Journal, 22d inst.
:, REsIGNED.-We accidentIy omitted to state yester
day, that Capt. VIM. B. Whitehead, of the revenu
cutter service, has forwarded his resignation to th
Washington Government.
Capt. w. is an old officer, and has served the Coz
70 eminent many years. He is Vrgnian by birth, bu
\ for the last few years has resided in Wilmington.
10 Daily Journal Of yesterday
,s The Goldsboro' Tribune of this morning has the 70
y lowing item -
= We understand that Duncan K. McRae, ESQ.,, VIII
here last night bears special order for reg