Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-03
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AuarsrA Ca. June nth, 1862.


Augusta, GA, June 27th, 1862.
The jackson Mssiasippan The Esd that PoTters
Mortar feet was repulsed at Grand Gulf (siss by the
Light Batteries.
The enemy opened FIRE on Vieksburg Saturday for one
hour. No injury reported
COL Stone late of the Memphis Appeal says that Gin
cnna paper of the lsih contains Washington dispatch
stating that Bercr had engaged to sail in
the next Steamer to that carrying Lord Lyons The report
had excited much sensation in Yankeedom.
Butler Picayune, has had sharp correspondence with
the British French and Greek Consuls relative to some
sugar seized belonging subjects of those countries and
oaths required of aliens His language is coarse and
pointed.
special dispatch the Savannah Republican of this
morning dated Baldwin, Fla, june 26h says that infor
nation considered reliable has been received here that
British ships bockadng the port Of ST. Augustine
cutting off all supplies bouud for the Yankees.
Lincoln transport attempting to enter. cap ured
and held prize. At last accounts the Federal
troops al St. Augustine in starving condition, and
were preparing march the country to ST. Johns
is also reported here that British war vessels are block
aiding the mouth of st. Johns river.
The Republican says that the dispatch seems to come
from reliable source but does not youch for its correct
ness.
The Republican that the steamer Cecile st uck
rock of Abaco Sunday last and sunk in short time.
lost.
THE RICHMOND BATTLE - ENEMY De
FEATED-- THEY BURN EHEIR STORES
CONFEDERATE SUCCESS-OUR WOUN-
DED ARRIVING - YORK RIVER RAIL
ROAD AND BATTERIES CAPTURED
NO PRISONERS REPORTED.
RICHMOND, VA, JUNE o. 1862, P. NJ .
The firing has not bten heard in the City, except at
Intervals, for several hours, the enemy having been
driven for mes 10 the direction of the White House On
the Pamunkey River,
VOLUMES of smoke have been ascending from TIE enc
mys ncampments, indicating The obstruction of bis
stores prevent them from falling into the hands of
the Couederates 1t is reported, however that large
quantities have been captured.
One of the batteries captured a said to have been the
most formidable ia the Yankee army. 1t consisted of
thirteen pieces.
The community continues Composed, but are buoy
ant with the conviction that the God of Battles have
vouchsafd complete victory over tie insolent Zoe
who las so long threatened our city.
The wounded constantly arriving and receiy-
ing every attention from the ladies at the various hos
pitas The ortude they exhibit has never been sur
passed.
LATER.
Eight 0 Clock, p. m.--Al reports from the battle
field confirm the prevailing belief that McCle!Ians ar
my has been thoroughly defeated, If not routed.
The York River Railroad, with its batteries coa!-
manding it, have been taken by the Conedarates
LATEST FROM TENNESSEE-THE ENEMY GATHER
ING FOR A FIGHT.
Especial Dispatch to the Savannah Republican,
KNOXVILLE, June Is : The enemy advanced to Tazwe
from Cumberland Cap in order to feel the strength OF
forces. After skirmsh they recrossed Powels River
AID returned to Cumberland Gap They not willing to
risk engagement until Eue5 advance shall have ar.
rived.
The enemy at JASPER reinforced yesterday by
regiments and heavy artillery had arrived Battle Creek
Chattanooga is considered inpregnsbe since tie ad
diton Of The 81 FOUNDER batteries which has just
made.