Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29
From the Daisy lou-ral Of Iast M0nday.

from Inc DaJv JOuFnal OF last MONDAY.
We have received very little new since our Satur-s
days ISSUE and that TO hand shows nothing deci-
sive. True, another victory is reported for Stone-
wall jackson, but his victories have bee 2me so
much matter of course, wherever be up with
the enemy that they have apparently lost their hitherto
enthusiasm with the people. They are however. gladly
received.
The two armies around Richmond seem to be drawing
closer and closer together rather the enemy is sup
posed to be slowly advancing upon Gen Johnston's
lines. We had seriously hoped decisive battle had
actually taken place wien went to press on Satur-
day last. Ia this, however We were Disappointed
There was nothing done ezcep. heavy artillery skrmsh
ing in two directions as will be by reference to
our teegraphic column. 1t appears many more days
cannot pass without copfjct of arms Of most des-
perate nature. TIE Itichmord Enquirer of Saturday,
has very sensible article on the situation" which
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The Armies Richmond.
Detachmens of the enemy's forces are feeling their
way up the PamuDkey and Chickahominy and on eur
Northeast are now only about six miles distant. On
Thursday there picket skrmish just beyond the
Cbickahominy, and on the MechanicsViIle Turnpike.
The situation " is thus becoming one which necessi-
ates very speedy operations The enemy near the
line of Central Railroad and by sudden descent
might burn bridge, unless take proper precautions
and thus cut of from the OF the road between this
city and the Junction Such feat their part would
be deep disgrace TO To allow any danger of
it, would be dscreditabe to our management
Having got the enemy away from their euuboats, the
only object that seemed to justify retreat has been at
tanned To he'd armies in camp now, and allow the
enemy to fortify and iurench and his mammoth
guns and dig bis parallels and his zgzag advances to
Richmond is not fer moment TO be thought Of AS
well allow him to bring his gun-bOats up the river. 10
make the battle of siege guns is to give uptor
the enemy excels US IN heavy artillery. Ia short, the
problem seems to be reduced to either q speedy battle
in the field, speedy battle in the streets Of CHI
nOnd.
We are now looking to Gen. Johnston with much in
terest, and not without socitude. lie has skill
fully executed several very judciOus retreas-we
now anxious to him display the positive quail
ties OF eminent commander. The time has come
when retreat is longer strategy, but disaster. II
must, therefore, give place to the battle. We have
idea that Johnston contemplates a retreat. We are
perfectly Satisi d that he docs not We verify believe
,hat if he did contemplate it, he would Gud himself
able to execute it. The temper of the army would not
endure it. The weary Of tol3ome and destruc
tive marches, and the prvatiOns necessarily attendant
d almost claInOr to be led against the enemy. The
march from Manassas, and then from Rapidan and next
from Williamsburg, thinned our regiments than
maIy battles wOu have dJpG.. there was, Deverthe
less wise and sufficient for eachNof these
men S,the reason does lot apply now. he campaign
has ripencd for the battle, and the battle is at hand
What we need now at the head OF the army, is the
clarion call and the battle shout, and bod, enthusiastic,
insp ring leadership! What want in action is swift
energetic mCvement rapid AID unexpected combination,
and vigorous blows. Surely the strange deafness which
prevails while two great armies are encamped in sight
of the Capital of one of them, cannot last long. Gen
Johnston has now the opportunity, which uOimproVed
he will never have again. render most signal SER
vice to bis cJunry and to mmoraIise his name in
connection with our history. He has noble army,
that deserves his copdence. Let him plan his bat
ties wisely and lead his fight with enthusiasm, and the
courage of his soldiers under the blessing OF God will
give Us the victory
THE ENEMY is said to have been reinforced at City
| Point, James River They now have feet OF ten