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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30
Interesting from Texas.

We make the following extracts from letter a3lrr,
st by planter of Chapel Hill, Texas, to a gentlems,
of Mobile, which breathes spirit of patriotism even
more ardent in the portions which We neglect than il
those which we make for, because of the genera
character OF the information contained
You say you have supply OF 'hog and h0minv suE
Gent for twelve months, at least" and hope by the aid
of our State to be able to live much longer"
Now, say in answer to the latter clause, that ii M
people of Alabama are as determined to sustain and
support the Confederate States of America as Texas
seems to be, there be dread but that each State
may rely safely upon her own resources
The more patriotic of our citizens say we must p7t
aga1 and raise provisions and everything that i he
cessary for the army and Government Cotton is worth.
less and the torch is ready 20 be applied, rather than
Lincoln shall have pound enough for Waddirr
There Is no set OF people the face OF The globe 4
ween) that would divide the last mite more chteru7
than would Texas with her sister States The no5t
patriotic soldier will fight our battles, and the pants
must support him, and, if needs he, sacrifice bis last
shilling and yield up his life ransom to Thor " The
God O battles" in the event that all other means fall
You say give coffee and salt and a continulrc.
of warm weather, &c. Now we do not care a Gg 10,
Coffee as have the best substitute in the wOA viz,
sweet milk and butter milk it is better adapted to tie
constitution, with more nutriment. We substitute
mixture OF Okla and coffee, say one-fourth coffee III.
difference is not noticed by visitors not when told
We use, choose sage tea, green tea, Or the Old
woman's yopon, that kept her cut OF heaven twenty
years, bless Cod" grubheisen, better known as s
sairas. have salt enough to do me another year with
proper lis fine as any Liverpool salt pcGc.
ly white. Our Legislature has passed a law making
Salt Lake at Corpus Christi tre2 for everybody aud
spectators are hauling salt all over the State ItH
inexbaustbe at the Lake as yet we get it at home FOR
about 81 per sack. 1t will no doubt be much c-elpe,
Our winter Ike yours, has been like summer up 70
the 23d inst. We had Irish potatoes fully as large
yours and many other kinds Of garden vegetables Our
weather still continues unpleasantly warm, though
had norther and tros;s of the pa, Oath and 2Jb
which all took advantage of and killed hogs. l Killed
sixty. | will be able to latten 70 so hogs Xt win
ter that will acreage two hundred. | have sold o1G
500 bushels OF corn and may probably spare 200 or3g
more at so cents per bushel. My cotton is gnnd
as yet, and probably will not gin it hs actnter W.
have plenty of milk and butter, aud live we'll eve
did. We have just heard OF the battle B0wig
Green, KY, and of the death of our gallant Cooge
| Terry. In bis death the army has sustained q severe
loss and this State OF her best citizens, lie bad
considerable wealth as a sugar planter. A numbgr o
Chapel Hill boys received wounds in the fight
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30
What Thurlow Weed Said to Bsnnet.

Some months since, it was publicly announced IA.
Thurlow Weed shared the hosptaiies of the eccel'E
eyed sage of Washington Heights, at his own re5IalV
and much curiosity manifested as to 'what was u
matter" Weed is not the man to spend his time VIVA
a scalowag like Bennett without purpose, aQ o~
Washington correspondent i'll private note, g.v.s U;
the facts in the case, which a:e very curors. AK"
Bull Run, it will be remembered, the Governm W.,
compelled by sense of selfpreservation to praclca
suspend the Journal of Commerce., Daily Nears, Dls
Book and other disoyal papers The Herald all tI3
time perfectly loyal but about the time Mr. Day
negotiating his first oan it began to show lis c
to the attacking the financial policy of tae or
ministraon, and was preparing true to its instincts
mischief, for terrific onslaught Oh the government
Secretary Seward, however, was determined IoI ~
submit to it,, and he. consequently sent Weed 10 :"
Bennett and inform him of the feeling at WashingW.
He was notified that if he opened the governm,a.'
his paper would be seized and sent to Fort Lataye
Bennett dom'd - a<good deal, but was silenctd y
copy of dispatch dated at the Herald Office, "- wiz
had been seized by the government early in the "G
which proved the Herald establishment to have been
the interest and the pay of JEFF. Davis The old ooo
traitor completely cured by this exhibit aos
promised to support the government earnestly ana
pecially Mr. Seward This is the first time this il''
ter has been made public.-N. Y. Sunday Times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

CAMP MANGUM, JANUARY Is b. Is62.
At meeting Of apt. Moseley's CO. A. 38h regiment
n. G. Troops. Lieut. A. D. Brown called the Chair
and Sergt. D. II. McIntra requested act Secre
tary
Hines Committee Of tour appoin ed to draft resolu-
tons expressive Of the feelings Of the Company relative
the death of Private f. Laner. Whereupon the Chair
appointed sail Committee, Jno- B. McCanne, VIM G.
Hghtower, Leonidas Pearsal aud Thos 1. Armstrong
ON motion, the Oh Iman added to said Committee
who reported the following We deeply regret record
the loss Of such esm bic soldier therefore he
ReSOLred That much he has been off in the
prime OF life By Aliwise Providence while defending
his country nder heartfelt smpathies to the be-
reaved family.
Resooed That the usual badge mourning for
thirty days. testimonial respect the deceased
Resooed That copy Of these resolutions be to the
family Of the deceased the Wilmington Journal and the
Biblical Re corder with the request that they be published
On motion OF Sergt, B. NJ. Middleton, The meeting ad
journed. 4. J. BROWN, Chairman
- d ". NCENrlE. SecretarE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

IT WOULD appear from our telegraphic notices that
the account of the defeats and death OF Gen. Zocoer
are unfortunately TRUE OF have not got the
particulars 1t would appear also that the Fe1eras
greatly uplifted thereby and that Bennett mned
atey progsoscates the speedy suppression of the
bellion. They are thankful for small favors. This
affair in Kentucky, however, is disaster deeply to be
regretted.
It also appears to be established beyond doubt that
the Federal gun-ooats are in Pamlco Sound and that
they have not been quite happy as they might have
desired We will probably hear more about this mat
ter and about other vessels being lost See dispatches
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

[From the Southern Field and Firsa,,
Che Mustang, or Villa Horse Of NJ, xIco .0'fl
"a the Mesqut grass of Western Texas ana M.
successfully introduced into Georgia and It Sa,
ge look confidently for the advent of The bo ou5a
l. that region in large droves. Mares Of Ivy
kit Cur best horses, would give US a rao ,us
anil : AT value while Others bred to tbo wv
S par, Ioud supply mules so much peado5 9ts
every par =; Horses probably cheaper in Nv. va
leo than 5y Othr country In the world and narIs1
dearer with US than In any part OF Europe The mna
tation of brood mares and the breeding of horses %
mules, IN connection with grass culture can hardlv ~
of being very profitable. Some of our readers ''u
that the Mesquit is reliable in climate and oro ~
pairing to SEED large tracts with this perennial nIan
Let them lose NJ time In getting good stock Of ho
for prOpagating purposes Tor the rearing of no o
animal will pay as well A colt may be raised IN II
same pasture that will produce steer or a COW o5
when three years old it will s for three times az mn
money. The demand for horses and mules will lone ~
coed the supply in the cottongrowing States and a.
may safely devote good land by the thousand acres ~
Blue grass, Orchard grass, Mesquit aud Glover, 10 w
converted into horse-hesh in the Confederate States
Our soil and climate are better adapted to the hr.i
ness than those of Arabia, where the best bodl
horses we're first called into existence. Here is cra
field opened by our success in grass culture to our ~
terprisng young farmers. They have, or NAV oos.1
have, all needfu land and grass seed may also be 6
as well the Mustang horses. Let them i9in T
writer in the noble work of improving waste pan
ard rendering the South truly independent, by eyeo
ing diversified system of home industry. Ii is f
IRENE folly TO keep so many acres in barren widarr
or worthless old fields, and at the time buy rn
end horses at extravagant prices, or do without them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30
Altered NTuSISpfG.

Considerable prejudice exists against fintlock mus
kets altered to percussion and this prejudice is no
doubt weIi1ounded in most cases. inasmuch as many Of
the pieces altered have been really dangerous and
comparatively inefficient. This may be said of the
great proportion of those altered by private contract
In these the tube, having slight hold in the barrel
is apt to blow out and injure the rer more than the
person fired at In TRUTH where a hole is drilled in
the barrel OF a fint-Ocl musket the thickness is not
sufficient to give long enough thread to hold the tube
firmly in its place.
We learn that this objection does not apply to the
muskes altered at the Confederate Armory in Fayete-
vile, where by a process of punching, the metal is
crowded up around the hole made for the tube so to
add materially to the length of the screw and render its
hold in the barrel fully firm that of any original
percussion gun The old State arms thus altered are
said to be equal to any muskets in USE and probably
superior to any guns that could now be made since it
might be difficult if not impossible, to obtain as
good materials as were used in the manufacture of guns
made carefully during peace, and when unlimited oppor
tunity of selection could be had.
Experiments have been made at the Armory, to test
the value and efficiency OF the guns so altered especially
with reference to the tubes and they have been perfectly
satisfactory Even in cases Of guns that did not pass
inspection the firing Of hundred rounds failed toshow
any effect whatever on the frmness OF the tube
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

FROM SKIDAWAy AND TYBEE.-On Tuesday uigl'
last between seven and eight o'clock, we learn from
gentleman who came up from the Island on yesterday
afternoon, two lights were observed by our pickle near
ly up to ard opposite the batteries. 1t supposed
the Federal boats in the vicinity taking sJundngs
and that the lights were used as signals The night
very dark and foggy, with light rain Shortly after
boats were discovered approaching the Island aud three
shots were fired at them from the batteries Al ;.e
discharge Of the third gun the Federas retrcad with
out returning the fire. 1t is not known what execution
was done by the battery though it is thought they
well directed.
We have nothing of interest from TybeC here
still three Of the enemys vessels anchored ded
the bar yesterday afternoon. All quiet in that vicinity
SaUannoh Ne1cs, 23d inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOR THE JOURNAL.
FURTHER FROM THE FIGHT ~ KENTUCKY.


The Petersburg Express hes received the following
special telegram from friend in Knoxville, Ten:
Mel Gen George B. Crtenden began the attack atseven
O'Clock on Sunday morni g. The enemy supposed to
be fifteen hundred stro G. but found to be fourteen
tho sand
Gen. ZoIcoEer killed early in the action and Gen.
Crittenden wounded. Carroll assumed command and
recrossed the Cumberland river.
Our loss was three hundred and the enemys loss
FIVE hundred.
he 18th Mississippi Whites and Battle regiments pro-
tected While crossing the river, Ruedges aud
McCluDgs batteries were lost.
We marched nine miles to attack the enemy, who
repused three times and fell back their forfcations
They then outfanked a. when retreated to breast
works, were surrounded. We determined
Cumberland river, which we did under fire. This
eight o'clock Sunday night We lost all Of horses
tents qnpage eleven guns spiked thrown into the
river.
river.
Coils Powell, Battle, Stathane and Cummings were
wounded. Surgeons Moron Dulaney and Cliff taken
prisoners.
| Our regiment all engaged.
Majors Foy and Shields wounded the former the
hip. Gen. z ,lice fer's body was not recovered.
Cur forces amounted to six thousand. We still fall
ing back
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. Oath, 1862
The most reliable nformaon received here to the
effect that but two regiments, Battles from Tennessee and
Stahau's from Hissssppi, in the fight near Mill
Springs. 1t estimated that killed, wounded AID
| prisoners viii vary from three to five hundred.
Gen. CrittendeD with nearly all his force at Won
tcelo Wayne county, KY about Is miles from the battle
feld-JoUR where and equipments being
! to him.
The Confederates spiked their and threw them
into the river The enemy got but cannon and also
got about thousand horses and mules and three hun
dred wagon. All of burned to prevent
| their falling into the hands Of the enemy.
Bttaggers returning speak very freely of the
this disaster There il intense excitement and Indignation
here in consequence of the reports.
Advces from Bowling Green confirm the washing away
of the pontOn bridge and the newly constructed portion
| Green River Bridge b. the late freshets.
Gen. Buell. is reported have evacuat Munordsvlle
and gone one knows whittier.
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 25th, 1862.
The EeHs Of this mor-n< says that letter dated the
10Th t. confirms the capture Of Cedar Keys by the
in port also fifty bales of cotton and hundred
fifty barrels Of turptnfiue The schooner Fanny"
capped up (hrystal river. fat, with Is and
ladies' captured the Yankees, and the ironed
The Captain OF the schooner ann Smith, and civilians
we've released parole after two days confinement
morning says that the ctiz # Cedar Keys not
estdprVate propertJ not taken and that the
my had lett the place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

The NUMBER of vessels reported at Hatteras and il
the Sound 25) nearly doubles the number set down in
the New York HsraIds list of the vessels composing
the Burnside expedition The presence of sixty add
tonal vessels may be accounted for by the disappear
ance of Duponts feet from Port Royal, and his dsap
pearance may be accounted for by their resppearanca
at Hatteras. 1t is hardly probable, if these sixty a
ditona vessels did come from Port Royal, that they
brought any land forces since General Sherman call
ing for renforcemens not preparing to detach "expe
ditions."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

On Wednesday last in Columbia, S. e., Mr. Press
B. Patterson had in bis hand loaded pistol which bis
wife begged him to put down. for fear of accidents
He took off the cap, and threw it the floor then play
fully presenting the pistol to his breast he said, {"
can't fire" and drew the trigger, but of the per
cussion powder from the cap adhering to the nipple ii
exploded and sent ball through bis heart Mr. Pat
lost q Leo at Manassas
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

WE WERE shown to-day a letter from one of the
Hatteras prisoners still confined at Fort Warren OF
course it came open by flag of truce from Fortress
Monroe, and contains nothing than the
that the writer is in good health and spirits and the
balance of his company from Washington, N. CO. all
well, and in hopes of being free again. which, as
sort of informal exchange of prisoners has been set
foot quite likely. The writer seems to be we'll enough
satisfied with the food given to the prisoners.
Dai!V Journal Esd inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30
MarNlai0l ETX nEarNIRndl

The despots heel is on thy shore,
Maryland -! My Maryland
His torch is at thy temple door,
Maryland! My Maryland
Ava ge the patriotic gore
Tha swept the stree Of Baltimore,
And be he battle queen of yore.
Maryland! My Maryland
lark to wandering sons appeal
Maryland hy Mary land
Ny mother State! to thee kneel
Maryland! Wy Maryland!
For life or death, for woe or veal,
Thy peerless chivalry reveal,
And grid thy beauteous limbs with STEEL
maryland Ny Maryland
Thou wilt Lot yield TO vandars toll,
Mary land My Maryland!
Thou wilt not crouch to his control,
Maryland My Maryland
Better the fire around thee roll,
Better the blade that shot the bow,
Than the cluciixion of Thy soul,
Maryland My Maryland
Thou wilt not cover in the dust,
Maryland! ny Maryland!
Thy beaming sword shall never rust,
Maryland My Maryland!
Remember Carroli's sacred trust,
Remember Howard's warlike thrust,
And all thy slumberers with the just
Maryland Ny Maryland!
Come, It's the red dawn of the day,
Mars land Ny Maryland
Come, with panOplied array,
Maryland! Ny Maryland
With Rihggold's spirit for the fray,
With Wason's blood at Monterey,
With fearless Cove and dashing May,
Maryland! My Maryland
Come, fer thy shield is bright and strong,
Maryland My Maryland!
Come, thy delaying does thee wrong,
Maryland My Marylan
Come, join thine own heroic throng,
That stalks with Liberty along,
And give new Key to thy song
Maryland Ny Maryland!
hear the distant thunder's hum,
Maryland My Maryland
The Old Lines bugle, fife and drum,
Maryland My Maryland!
She is not dead. nor deaf, nor dumb,
She bredthes, she burns, she'll come, she'll come
She, who scOrns the Northern scum
Maryland My Mary land
Dear sister, burst the Tyrant's chain,
Maryland! Ny Mary land!
Virginia should not call in vain,
Maryland My Maryland
She meets her sister on the plain,
s. SIC Semlper, - tits the proud refrain
Arise in majesty again
Maryland My Maryland
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

The large bIockadng feet of sail vessels which
recently made its appearance off Charleston turns out
to be in fact another detachment of the Stone Fleet
On Wednesday morning there some twentyone
vessels il sight. They were seen Wednesday busiy
engaged in stripping the huks to be sunk of portions
of their rigging, spars, etc.
If the French Admiral really went to Charleston to
make enquiry about this matter, he may have an op
portunty to see the thing for himself.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

IT Is pity that our exchange papers suffer so much
from bad printing We have tried to read the interest,"
ing article from Blackwood's Magazine for December
1861 entitled A Month with the Rebels, Published
the first page of yesterdays Petersburg Express but
have failed. We would like to copy it, but how to
COPY what we cannet see is the puzzle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

The SaVan nah News has information that the Yam
KEGS have taken possession of Cedar Keys Florida the
Gulf Terminus of the Florida Railroad. The Depot
of the Company is one of the Keys some distance
from the mainland and known as depot Key" There
is nine feet water and good harbor for small vessels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

The NASHVILLE AGAIN AT SEA.-The Nashville, /
hear, either has sailed On the point Of sailing from
Southampton May the gallant Pegram have d god
delverauce from the Federal cruiser said to be looking
for him outside the Channel That he carries away ia:
same armament from Southampton that he brought ID
should not like to bet ; that the Nashville, as re
spects trim and tophammer, is not better calculated
brave the Atlantic and the euemy than she was wha
she bu rned the Harvey Birch
Cor. Manchester GVardila.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

SOME MEMBERS of the North Carolina State Con-
venton met Raleigh Monday last, pursuant to adj
iournment but not in sufficient numbers to form quo
rum. Adjourned over until Tuesday. The excitement
about Hatteras and other points may have been the
cause of OBTAINING SO many Of the members.
1t is not probable that much business will be done
this week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

LAUKCH.-Ehe Confederate war Steamer BianTIE.
built by Mr.. John Hughes, near the bridge on Bayou
ST. John, was launched successfully Saturday a0ol.
three o'clock. There was an immense numbr Ct our
citizens present and everything went off in most sa
factory manner. We understand that the Bieuyile VIII
be ready to pitch into the Yankees at early day and
satisfied from her general appearance and TIE rp
as to the strength of the armament which will be place.
upon her, that there will be somebody hurt when SIT
does open the game.
The other steamer being built on the Bayou by at.
S. D. Porter, is almost ready to be launched also a
it expected that it will be done by Saturday next
The Iinconies may expect some fun when all tie gun
boats are finished N. Q. Bulletin, 2OLh inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

BLocKADER AsHoRE.-We learn from private letter
received here yesterday from Fernandine, that q u
Line blockading vessels, while cruising about oil the IN
that port got ashore within range of batteries
which opened fire her, and is thought hit her sever
times. After throwing some of her guns and anli
milton, DC, she enabled to get off.
Savannah NgUs 2SL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

ALL R1GHT.-Mr. Maultsby and the Raleigh Stand
ard seems to be getting 10 better humor with eacE
other. That is right What's the use of exploding.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

sHAD have been selling in Washington, N. G., th'
week, at ST pair. That is more reasonable than they
have been ruling here, the few there have BEEN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

AMOUNT RECEIVED far from all sources, for the re-
Lief of the Charleston sufferers $294,164 TO-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

THE Raleigh Standard Of Wednesday says that Cap
ta;n Wbeeler's Company from Forsythe, has joine'
Col. Green's regiment, and left for Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

The San Antonio News states that cotton bales are
passing through that city almost daily for Mexico.
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
N. c., SATURDAY, JANUARY Is, 1862.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30

We learn from friend just returned from Col Cling
mans Regiment stationed near Grahamsvile Beaufort
District, 5. g., that they daily expecting fight
with the Yankees The men of the Regiment are in
fine health and spirits, and the highest encomium
we can pass on DR.. Satchwel the Surgeon, is merely
to state that out of 100 men, be has only lost II du
ring the campaign, thus far Comparing this result
with the mortality in other Regiments, it is most fat
tering to his skill aud attention.
Col CliDgman and bis gentIemany corps of officers
gave our friend an old North State welcome and evin
ced much qualification at enjoying the honor of their
present post OF danger From an interview with yam
kee officer under flag of truce one oil our officers learn
ed that the Pennsylvania Regiment claimed the honor
of quelng the Cha, lesion Rebellion WE'LL let them
have it. Surely they will be welcomed with bloody
hands to hospitable graves."-State Journal.
MAIL RoBBER ARBEsTED.-It has been known thai
robberies of the mail between this place anG
Raleigh have occurred within the past three months
and recently suspicion fixed upon of the stage dri
vers named Cooper. A great number of letters, bro
ken open have been found III the woods near the road
On Tuesday night last, Postmaster, Jas. G. Cook
ESQ., proceeded up the road ami arrested Cooper whom
he took to Raleigh for examination.
After an examination before Magistrates at Raleigh
yesterday. Cooper was admitted to bail in the sum
$250.-Fay Observer.