Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17
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FROM RICHMOND--THE SHILOH BATTLE-ooN-
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CHESS.
RICHMOND, VA, April 9th, 1S62-P. N.
An official dispatch from Cornth says that the Federals
have been largely reinforced at Pittsburg.
Gen. Beauregard carried out his contemplated plan of
falling back Cornth but regrets that be unable to
carry of ali the munitions that he captured Sunday last
Nothing later has been received from the Peninsula The
rain continued all day. Nothing important
HEAVY FIRING BELOW SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH, GA, April 10th, A. M
There heavy firing the irection Fort Pulaski this
morning. The shells plainly visible from the city.
2D DISPATCH.
FURTHER FROM SAVANNAH.
SAvANNAH GA, April 9th, 1921 A. NJ.
Five of the enemy's batteries commenced attack
Fort Pulaski at six o'clock this morning The Fort replies
slowly and deliberately. The enemys shells appear to
burst distance [beyoudl the Fort No appre.
tensions felt here in regard to the safety of the Fort
The bombardm Mt continues heavy
ISLAND No. 1O.-TBREE FEDERAL GUNBOATS
PASSED.
RICHMOND VA April 1Oth 1862.
An official dispatch from Com. Holns to the Navy De-
prtment says that three of the enemys gunboas lave
passed Island Ten.
CoNGREss Senate has passed bill authorizing the
issue of five millions dollars treasury of the denomi
nations of one and two dollars.
BOIBARDMENT OF FORT PULASKI.
SAVANNAH. Ca, April 10th, l862-sP. NJ.
The bombardment of Fort Pulaski continued with unaba-
No information of the result except hat the flag staff of
the fort shot o all communication with being
cut off. messenger via underground Railroad looked
for tonight
20 DISPATCH.
SAVANNAH GA, April 10th, ii P M.
Received at Wilmington April 1lth, A. NJ
The enemy have again opened Fort Pulaski at inter-
vals of about half hour, is supposed prevent our
garrison fro II sleeping
ARMS AGAIN viCTORIOUS-DEATH OF GENERAL
! BUELI-ARMISTICE TO BURY THE DEAD.
MOBILE, April 10th, 1862.
The latest Intelligence from Cornth says that the Yam
KEGS have been badly whipped again. Our loss in killed
and wounded is less than l000 We took 5000 prs
oners. Their gunhoats prevent a complete victory.
dispatch received last night says that 500 of
airy attacked the Federas Ion Monday] killing many and
capturing 48 prisoners.
This mornings train says positively, that Gen. Buell.
killed also, that there flag of truce from both sides
for two days armistice, to bury the dead
The enemy only attacked when reinforced and they
every time whipped back cover of their gun
boats.
Gen. Prentiss told Gen. Beaurezard that he had 65
troops the flower of the Federal army but that they could
not Wi p l25 900 Conederates Gen. Beauregard replied
that he had in the fight OILY men, and that he could
whip he Federals three to fair field.
The Twenty Alabama Regiment covered itself will
glory All behaved noby, and with great Valor, and the
charges were irresistible.
There many rumors which unfoun1ed, and Ieia
bic reports only sent.
FROM RICHMOND.
RICHMOND. VA, April 10Th, ls62-1l P. II.
All quiet on the Peninsula.
Baltimore papers of the 5th have been received here
They contain nothing of Importance.
The London Press devotes much space in comments
Lincons message The Herald thinks both sides will re
gard it dishonoreble The Post regards the
of government which feels that would make any
sacrifice short Of submission The Pope again ill., and al
audience Suspended on account of his illness.