Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-08

and the lower Potomac They certainly deployiDg In
large numbers from Mount Vernon Southwark and in
creasing their batteries on the river.
The members of Congress have been paid off, oneourth
in gold and the balance in Treasury notes.
Government employees hereafter to be paid Treasu
ry notes.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
FARTHER POINT G. E., Aug. 4th, 1861.
The Steamship Anglo Saxon, with Liverpool dates to the
26th ult., has arrived.
bottle has been found in the Hebrides, solving the fate
of the Collins Steamer Pacific. states that she
rounded by icebergs and going down.
The general news is unmportant.
LIVERPOOL, July 25th 1861.
Cotton has advanced d; sales for the week of l4
bales spectators taking 30600 and exporters
bales
Friday, July 26-Cotton-sales to-day of $1,000 bales
spectators and exporters taking $1,000 the market closing
firm. Fair Orleans Sd middling do. SD.
Breadsufs dull. Provisions dull. Consus 500 to 90
The bullion in Bank had increased 9l42,0OO.
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
MOBILE, Ala Aug. 5th, 1861.
naval engagement occurred Friday last, between a
Federal Steamer and the Pvaeer Nixon the Mississippi
Sound. The Steamer opened the fire first After exchapg
ing shots for weny minutes, the steamer withdrew, being
hulled three times. The PGvateer was uninjured.
From Richmond.
RICHMOND, Aug. 7th 1861.
The following list of wounded North Caroinans at
the Charlottesville hospital R. Rranan, in back and
j. W. Miller, wrist; James Pearsons in breast. None of
the above Jas. Redmaid leg broken severe and
J. W. Wilde, hip, severe died I'd August.
Disturbance the Election In Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 9th, 1851.
Two of Rousseaus privates struggling among their
companions the evee got battered when their
captains drew pistol on Small of the firm of Hite Small
byestander inerfered and made him swallow tooth
twothe only regretted serious injury being to Ed Crrch
field, well known and estmable
In the country the animated Crutch.
field hurrahed in low voice for JEFF. Davis He in
suited and threatened when he hurrahed again Pistols
drawn, but his friends prevented any injury being
done to him.
Crutched to town and alone the reception
the Gait House, when party of five, led by Tom. Sal
wage we'll known in political circles assaled him. Crutch
field fred once wounded Salvage in the breast posi-
bly, he twice. Six shots in all fred four five
by Salvages fiends-one taking effect in SIS ARM and
in the groin. The last will probay prove fatal at least
will take away his (Salvage's) manliness.
Crucbied received blow from pistol cock, pulling the
left eye OUT otherwise he is not seriously injured.
The election one-sded the Southerners generally
voting.
FaOM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug 9Th, 1861
Gen. Butler in letter the Secretary of War says that
the Withdrawing of the forces from Fortress Monroe inter
feres with his schemes for capturing large number
slaves.
IL the Senate Mr. Salisbury, of Delaware, moved
tain amendments to the Constitution looking djourn
ment, which voted down-yeas H. nays "a.
The confscaton BILL amended by the House. has pass
ed
! FROM MISSOURI.
! JEFFERSON CITY, NO., Aug. 9th, 1861.
Gov Gamble has issued his proclamation, which, in al
essential respects susains Gen. Popes programme In ad
dion he preclaims that the Confederaes leave Mis-
souri,.
Hot Weather MissourI-shO+, Shell Rifle
TO XIII sou.herners with.
/ ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 1861
The Thermometer to-day stands at los degrees, and
deaths have occurred from the effects of the heat.
Twenty loads of shot and shell have arrived here sine
Saturday, together with large number of Enfield rifles
LATER FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 6, 1851
In the House, the Senates bill egalizng Lincon's act
was debated and passed.
The Senate was in session until midnight.
The members of the press have held consultation wit
Gen. Nc Celan at his suggestion. committee was an
pointed transmit to the loyal States the following
sons to the Editors in those States First To refrain or
publishing from any point. any matter that
give aid and comfort to the enemy. Second To signify
their correspondents everywhere that they observe bes
restrictions.
FROM KENTUCKY.
. LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 6, 1851.
The election returns show large Union losses since