Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-29
For the Journal.
For the Journal
CAMP HOWE, HEADouARrERs Sd REG,T n; O; s. T,

For the journal.
CAMP HOWE, HEADQUARTERS, Sd REaT y; 9. s. T,
August 18th, 1851. !
Messrs. FULTON PRICE GENTS Some short time since
read article in the JosncI in which you
that friends yours who had gone to the wars
had not redeemed their promises of writing to 1t is
unnecessary for say that prudence IN great meas
has been the of their senceas 1t Wond not De
proper to write in detail daily happening, and
perspective which would be of most interest to your read
1t is well known to all of rs, that with all the cauuon
and privacy with which made that the
enemy know them nearly not the most OF us DO
Upon intmaoD sufficient to lead to the belief that the
Yankees intended to the Potomac with large force
end land Acquia Creek Gen. Holiness on last Wednes-
day 18TH issued orders that Regiment immediately re-
pair that place. distant miles In about fifteen
minutes the whole Battalion headed by the field and staff Of
broken country through which had to pass in ess time
than an hour at our journeys end Col Meares
having been command OF the works around here
(Which probably prudent descrbe he mmedatel
work station his force points where he thought
with few friends, made recennOeriGg trip down to
the river, there lying at anchor about three miles
from the Virginia shore, thirteen Federal steamers AS
they did not disposed to act the offensive but rath
er looked as if they were enjoying themselves they were
thing fixed to his satisfaction during the night early
Thursday morning he ordered batteries to fire upon
them. They all in close uxtaposiIion; and the first
two shots having fallen short they did not in
cined TO move, but miDgly little closer, with tie
moment that dreaded of all things by the Yankees masked
battery opened upon them, and Immediately might have
been heard the shr whistle of several small tags seeming
warning their larger friends to scamper which they did
in the most approved styesOme up and others down
however upon whom the fire directed received three
shots before she could be gotten out OF the way bail
seen hanging about Quite loosely None Of them since
ventured within seUen miles Of side The battery which
of the guu therein Well they will persist bringing
their best red cannon down here and then of and lea,
them, we Will put them to good use; Inc steamers TOOK
time to return only shots which did no damage was
thought they intended to land side, but as have
sad before they know our movements as soon as some
OF US do they think had an idea that We lRtended to
into Mary land and had COngregaed there to dispute
our passage at any rate they have shown disposition
to land troops on our side as yet And the very coward
manner III which they acted this occasion is illus
ation of the they intend prevent from crossing
into Maryland they might we'll back to old Abe's
Rendezvous and tie the wharf For if it is the nten-
ton or wish of officers the Potomac at this
place when they get fully ready and determined that block
ade will afford no deten ion
From the high hills around cur encampments have
magnificent view of the broad Potomac and also Of the
fertile bills Of Maryland and makes the blood boil
within the veins OF all soldiers think, that land
viii but short time since enjoyed the blessings Of peace
plenty and liberty now crushed beneath tyrans des
poc heel The nearer approach the land of the op-
pressed the actated to strike death to the
mnions of woud-be dictator of free and independent
people Onr boys &C., F." apt. Parsley ali il high
spirits eager the fray as when they lett old VII
mngton always jealous when point to oce upi5d
where danger expected You may take my word for it
if ever they get chance they will 50 conduct themselves as
reflect credit upon their town their State and themselves
In fact there is exception of the Companies in the
and when they get opportunity they will prove them
selves terror to ali Yankeedom.
OF our field and staff officers but eebly express the
feeling towards them, whenI say they beked, their
kindness and gentemany department towards all of
cers and the military discipline
to which necessarily subeced-meet with and
ceiVe unqualified admiration. We all have unbounded
confidence in their skill, bravery, aud discretion.
The Journal ia welcome, very welcome visitor all of
look for its successive numbers with eagerness
all highly pleased at the stirring up sou gave soYnebodg
attended to the paying oo soldiers Who find fault
Of where to go to find the right person find fault of
has, Notwithstanding digent search impossbii
ty with We could not find any one that knew
anything about paying off, You truly can say there
companies that have been in the servcee of the
State for months, and he service the Confed-
eracy Virginia and have yet the first cent of paw
The officers of the Confederacy that they have nothing
to do with fudg the seperate North Caro-
lima. Meanwhile how fare the trCOps We know of COM
panies who served under the call of the Governor affirmed
by the action of the Legislature for months the and
elsewhere AMI who in Virginia either as Volunteer
or State Troops who exactly i'll this position Every
word of the foregoing is gospel And will tell
how they fare As regards eating they as well
fed could be expected, a general thing but if each
one had Il money owing by North Carolina he cond pu
chase many little things which not given by the Govern
men and are positively necessary for their comfort for
stance an india rubber coat, to keep the rain off when
walking sentry tobacco Shoes and other clothes which
not given, and out before they get more. Also
numerous little nourshments which the sick are deprived
due by the State and should Lave their money they
need it or not.
We glad 10 that the people demand that the thing
shall be attended to and hope it will be speedily done.
have already trespassed much upon Your columns
and will bring this abrupt close, promising keep
you posted in regard to as it is con-
slsent to do So Yours, STATE TROOP.