Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
WILMINGTON N G. July 10 1881

An excitement prevailed in Wilmington last Sum-
day. of character characteristic of all such reports
as the one which was afoat. About 3 O'Clock two
couriers darting up to town bringing the news
that four men of war had landed their men on the
beach and were getting ready to march to Whining
ton. Our whole city was thrown in an instant al
most in the greatest state of excitement The diff.
ferent companies were called out and every prepar-
alton being made to give them an enthusiastic re-
ception-but the reporters, like tale-bearers, had
got hold OF part of the story and commenced spread
ing it. The truth is these steamers had been
cruising around, and come nearly in to shore in a
chase they gave little /" corn-cracker." 1t is re-
ported the cracker" was captured and burnt while
the crew narrawly escaped, jumping into the surf
and wading ashore. Jas. D. Radcliff, formally Maj
in command at Fort Caswel, has been elected by a
large majority, Colonel of the 9Th Regiment. Col.
John Cantwell (Col in the Mexican war; was his
competitor. Col Radcliffe is a thorough tactician,
and will make good Colonel. In short better
one can be found.
j. H. Nef, a man who has been living and do
ing business in Wilmington several years, has just
been lodged in Jail, for expressing abolition sent-
ments. Our citizens are always on the alert.
WORRELL
Our correspondents letter did not come to hand
until after we had gone to press on the 23d-[ED
WILMINGTON, N. c., July 3d. 1861.
A small boat containing commander and aids pas
sent from the blockadng feet to Fort Caswell, IN
der flag Of truce, Saturday morning, to inform u
the CommaDder-in-chief at Casweil that the port
was blockaded. Now, We can think variously about
this. One can think if he chooses and not without
valid reasons, that it was scheme to sound the
depth of our bar. or to survey our Notifications.
But coming as they did, under flag of truce, the
Col in command met them at the water, read their
dispatch, and let them slide. There are various
ports flying about the city all times, but our peo
pie have heard "Wolf" so often that they scarcely
give credit to anything they hear, but keep them
selves always in readiness to march, when "Atten-
ton y is given. The Militia laws are going to be
rigidly enforced Every man who is not directly
connected with some military company, and whose
age is between Is and As will be forced to muster
every week or fortnight. There are very few men
who are willing to render any excuse at this time /;
but we all know there are some, and some though
few who would not muster in any company, under
any consideration. These are the men who are 60
ing to be forced to muster and whom the law will
be rigidly enforced
Business of all kinds is increasing in Wilmington.
The ClariDdon Iron Works is worthy of attention.
1t is here our balls moulded and gun carriages
made. Considerably over one hundred men are
kept busily engaged all the time in making and
turning out such machines" Of war as are needed.
Our Home Guards is also worthy of a small space.
Both companies, A and 3, really deserve credit for
their promptness in drill and parade The following
companies are organized and are in Wilmington,
armed and equipped, viz: Home Guards, company
A Home Guards, company B; Independents; Rifle
Guards; German Volunteers; Light Infantry; Robt.
McRae's company of Infantry; Flying Artillery
Capt. Bunting's Cavalry company, and some three
or four more which are in camp at Camp Dudley.
Making in all about 1900 men at and around Will
mington. Now there is whole regiment at the
forts, which we will say is 1000 strong, making in
all 22OO, who are now on the Cape Fear for our
coast defence Troops continue to pour through for
Virginia nearly whole regiment passes through
every day.
There is great anxiety being felt to hear the par
tculars of the fight at Bull Run on Sunday. Isup-
pose old fuss and feathers will begin to think
that " somebody's hurt"
WORRELL.
P. S.-AIl the bells have just commenced ringing,
and there is an exhibition of universal rejoicing over
our late victory at Bulls Run. ".