Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOR THE JOURNAL.
FROM RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, VA, july 8. 136I-41L D NJ

L. II.
Passengers report heavy increase of the federal force
lat Martinsburg
The bonds for the stock of the Confederate States
subscribed for in South Carolina, Georgia and Ala.
bama, have been forwarded to the respective States
loflda Mississippi and Louisiana will be supplied with
the bonds the present week. Virginia is taking the
stock OF the Confederate States literally every dav.
ne Farmers Bank OF Virginia has taken three hun
dred thousand dollars the bank of Commonwealth one
hundred thousand.
lt IS reported that the Hon. Mr.. WigfaH of Texas
mas oeen rendered the command of Texan battalion
Several prominent federal prisoners now in Rich
mona at liberty on Parole, have been confined in conse
quence OF the recent action of the federal
against the persons arrested as privateers
we learn that the crew of the Savannah recently
captured by the federal bockading squadron off Charle
ton, have all been found guilty in New York. and that
.they will 10 all probability be hung as pirates
JOURNAL
we have plenty of persons taken from the North to
hang four for one and have balance left Let 1t be
done EDS. JOURNAL
FROM RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, VA, July 8, I86I-P. NJ.
No news of interest to-day The morning papers state
that Gen. Johnstons Confederate forces are at
letter from Norfolk to the Examiner says that Lieut.
Naury having planted heavy guns M the approaches
SHAT city, has go9e to other field. He will continue
hs abors until all the leading our principal
cities are SO strongly fortified that the enemy dare not
stempt to pass them
RECEIvED SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS VIA MOBILE
DLSAFFECTION AMO NGST NORTH WESTERN
TROOPS.
CAIRO, ILL., July 9th, 1861
Last Saturday and Sunday was occupied in taking the
oes of the regiments this place years troops
Cooks regiment gave 49, MoArthurs so and Oglesbys
40 votes for three years. the balance of heze regiments
for disbanding The remainder the months re.
giments will show similar unsatisfactory They
! have received DO pay
Eroru Kentucky.
Nv. ,,.-.....-,-. LOUISVILLE KY, July 9th 1861.
The Cincinnati edVees from Western Virginia
! stactory and unreliable.
Skirmishes and ambuscades continue.
general battle is anticipated within forty eight hours,
From Missouri.
ST LOUIS, Mo-. July 8. 1861.
Tho State Conve has been called fer the 22d july
Two Illinois regiments have left for the interior isyon
s two DAY march South Of BoonviIe The ederass
rounded small town in their march, thrusting oath
allegiance down the threats Of every body.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c. July 9Th, 1861.
Stones Command has joined Patterson which pushing
d GEN. johnston has also evidently been reinforced
Reports OF severe battle entirely uncredted at tn
sWar Department
d Pattersons communications with the War Department
haVe been irregular within the last 60 hours Much dis
satsfacton and the anxiety regarding Patterson advanc
Beauregard has filled the forest from Manassas guarding
ssmenfs towards Gen. Johnston
kcCleand's command is moving towards the CHAMBERLAIN
sGap, East Tennessee.
The Southeners again entering the line the direc
Elton Of Falls Church.
s. The Pocahontas has anchored off Matthias Point.
81 The Ohio volunteers have been nsued by Vaadngman
s. Joint resolutions to be introduced into Congress
q egazing Lncons acs tie pay Of priVates to be in
s3creased.
q The government of Spain proclams rigid neutrality
81 Gen. Patterson has sent for reinfOrCements.
"A The House Committees have been appointed The Chain
q Washbuln, of Illinois; Public Lands, Potter; Post Oijt
Morri OF siaryand District If Columbia. Gonklng judi
s peEdltureS, CoVode Ways ana Means, Stephens Morrill,
of Vt, Phelps, spadlng Appleton, Corwn, Horton. Nc
p hite, Of Indiana, cK1lght Durham, Thomas, of Md
Pcmeroy, Fisher; Pensions, Van Wyck Roods and Canals
S3sMalory.
8 Xix Regiments altogether have gone Paersons relief
81 The hot weather has checked military movements.
81 Congress viii devote tomorrow to euloges on the deaf
E2Of Douglas.
81 daily mail has been established between Washingto
q COL Taylor has arrived at Washington under flag
truce There thousand rumOrs regarding his mission
supposed to refer to the transfer OF the prisoners
kEtha Herald.
& Cen Scott hourly expectation of Intelligence of
batte between Patterson ana Johnston at Edwards Ferry
q Government has renforcemehs When the Courie
E5Ielt for assistance two iederaists were dead
q From Baltimore.
"a BALTIXo July 5th, 1861.
ID letter from Barnsbug dated the 6th says that bout
eday and the Rhode Island battery had arrived at Martin
3OuTg- Patterson entFe eACalnp6u No
award movement has taken place.
81 Gen. Johnston has been reinforced by 1000 from Mana
k5sas, and he had taken stand for light.
~ large number of troops passed through Baltimore
ayeaterday, to strengthen Patterson's column.
Ri Virginia is opening. Wise has the ederasts in trap
From Chenille regiments have gone to their assistanc
"a Gossip.
II Hicks reports the secession feeling being very stror
on the eastern shore OF Maryland and wants troops to
Effect the Union
"a The Cabinet consulted Scott to-day-result unknown.
81 VaaDdngham said in the democratic that he pr
Eferred peace to preserving the Union by force.
-Ea From Nebraska.
-sA OMAHA, NEBRASKA, July 9Th, 1861.
3 The steamer Chippewa, with huutred and seven
tons Government board, and two hundred
hrty seven kegs of powder blown to atoms on Ian
lsing.
ia Western Virginia.
i8 BUCKHANNON, Va July 8th, 1861.
t Capt. Parrit's company of the Chic 9th regiment
paraded before the regiment dearmed and ordered HON
outrages committed by Lieut. btratton and eight private
After inrcession Gen. Mcclellan res1 red the
n except 9 cuprts who were sent to Columbus Ohio
Il QUEBEC, c. E., July 9Th, 1861.
Is The Eastern running INFO the steal
Arabia in fog and would have struck her had she
ga bowsprit.
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