Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29

looks little more like important events are about 10
take place in the neghborhocd of that city Il is said
in some OF the papers that the Federal army is within
sight OF the heights of the Capital Gen Johnstons
army between the enemy aud the city. The Dispatch
Gays Matters beginning to Indicate something de-
csive, and may expect ere long to be ssuted with
the hoarse muterpgs of the dogs of war. From what
able to learn of his operations the enemy seems
TO be slowly and steadily approaching, aud it is oy no
means unlikely that gratd conflict is about to CON-
mence within sight of the spires of the Southern Capt.
tai.
The Examiner SAYS that it has reason 10 believe
that Banks has made bis way TO fredericksburg and
effected Junction with Mcdowell.
The Dispatch says there various reports from the
Valley, some OF which that paper knows to be rella-
bIe" The Dispatch says also that it " will not be ex
peced OF US to state where Gen, Jackson is what be
IS ,ng, or whether be and Ewell have formed juno
ton The accounts which have satisfy that Banks
has either to evacuate that section meet more
10 deadly combat the whose homes have been plum
dered by the rabble which he commands"
The Richmond Enquirer of the 23d has the follow
ing Passengers from GordansviIe report that Fed
eral torce under Gen Shields camped at Warrenton On
Sunday night last and have since joined the enemys
crossed the Blue Ridge at Ihorntons Cap and marched
by way Of Sperryville and Waterloo through Warren
ton. The strength of Shields command is believed to
have been about six thousand-thoush reports
make it much larger.
Banks is said to be Strasburg, engaged in fer
trying. 1t is believed that Miroy is trying to make
bis way to him. he burnt bis camp at Cheat Mountain
in his retreat.
From the Petersburg Express of the 23d, we learn
that the Fd rails have occupied Suffolk in large force
Their pckets extend six miles from the town towards
Petersburg " Their maraudng parties extend out fer
miles 10 every direction stealing bacon poultry eggs
pigs aud everything else of value" Several promi
neat citizens CONTINUES the Erpres) have been arrested
and thrown in jail Tor the simple that they are
known to be loyal TO the Southern ConIederacy. Mr..
Benjamin Smith, of Suffolk, has been confined because
he spoke to bis servant and Others
have been similarly trea ted fer like trivial Offences
This is but the beginning ot the evils which necessarily
follow the inexcusabe evacuation CT Norfolk and the
objectionable destruction of the Merrimac
II there is anything in appearances, we think great
battle must take place near Richmond within very
few days. 1t will 90 for army to remain still
and suffer the enemy to advance at his leisure and be-
siege the city on all sides. decisive blow must he
sruck, and that quickly If it is really intended TO de-
end the Capital
P. S,-Ihe Dogs of Ha, Hopl,ng-Since prepar-
ing the above we have received dispatch from Rich
mond dated this forenoon, from which We learn that
heavy cannonedng heard this morning in the drec-
ton of the skirmsh yesterday. The reports of
cannon still heard at the time the message was
sent Of-about haIfpast ten O'Clock. So may con-
dently conclude the ball has beeo opened in earnest
and it is likely blow Of most decisive nature will be
| inflicted to-day. From all the information we have
been able to obtain from Richmond we feel great conf
dence in Our army from the highest officer
to the lowest private, is represented to be in the best
| possible condition for the fray.
| May the closing of the days work before Richmond
be the signal of glorious triumph of our arms, and
may the spirit of every of noble army who may
fall in the sacred of beloved country md
to heaven with the glad tdings of success is the
tervent prayer of every lover of this Conftderacy
| AN ELEGANT SwoRD-We were shown yesterday
afternoon, elegant sword manufactured by Meesrs
Mitchell Taylor, Richmond, Virginia. The hilt is
gold-mouuted, has a lone star and the letters c. S.
The blade highly polished quite sharp and bears the
following inscription Presented to Ma ior John
Hedrick, by his first command, the Cape Fear Light
Artillery" Hope" " DEATH
1t is to be presented to a most worthy officer one
who, feel sure, will it becomes brave man
n glorious cause if it should ever be his fortune 10
meet the foe in battle array. 1t is valuable present
to worthy commander and made by those who know
the worth Of faithful and kindhearted superior.
55rH REGMENT-The Fayetteville Obse, GERS Camp
Mangun correspondent says that the 55h Regiment Of
| n. G. T. have been organized The following are The
officers:
Colonel.-John K. Connally, of YadkiD.
| 1t. ColoDel.-A, S. Galloway, of Wilkes.
I Major.-JamfS F. Whitehead of Pitt.
| The writer says:
educated at the Naval School at Annap pois
of 60. in 2lst Regt N c. v, Col Kirkland and has
Hon. John Kerr. 1t. Col. Galloway member OF Capt
Browns company in the Reg't Troops, Colone
Stokes He rec emily raised company in Wilkes and il
here as Capt. He graduated at Chapel Hill about
years Maj Whitehead has been in service before
was, am informed taken prisoner at Roanoke Island. He
has since raised company and Capt. here The compa
81 A, Capt. W. j. Bullock, Wilson County.
L, - A. s Galloway, Wilkes
G, 80 Dixon Falls, cleveland
D, " 8. d. Randall
E, " James F. Whitehead, Pitt
e +, " P. NJ. Null Catawbs
q, J. ?. Williams, Wayne
i II, " Vandever league, Alexander"
], " W. H. Williams, Franklin g
81 K, NJ. 7. Smith. Granville
oil County Taxes.
At the Special Court of the Magistrates of New
Hanover county, the following assessment of taxes wer
o levied for the year 1861:
County GU r9a paas County, S i purposes
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