Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-20

brave and chivalroas men, like Lynch, Tattnall and
Others our navy department, department, has been
by-word aud reproaeh. Whose fault is it or whose
fault has it been The people will ask these questions
and the official that does not give satisfactory answer
will be invited to resign.
REINFoRCEMENTs TO SHIP IsLAND.-BosToN, Feb. g..
The ships Ocean Pearl, Idaho, and North America,
with troops and stores Corning part OF General But
lers expedition) sailed this morning for Ship Island
RE-ENLrsrING FOR THE WAR.-We learn from an
Aduant in one of the Mississippi regiments at Centre
vile, that some sixteen Mississippi a1d Louisiana regl
mepts have reensted for the war; and that the good
work is going forward with great alacrlty lie estl-
mates that some 5000 troops on the Potomac have
already enlisted for the He says that the late news
has given great impetus to the work.
Lynch. Republican,
House BURNT.-We regret to learn that the dwelling
house of Maj VIM A Blount. il this county, was con-
sumed by fire one night last week with all bis furniture
It il supposed have been the work of ncendary
We learn that the dwelling of his father, Gen. Blount,
was also set on fire the night IN two or three
places Washington Dispatch
We are requested to state that the article that has
gone the rounds of the papers pur2ortng have been
written by Capt. Booth Commanding the Arsenal here,
to the Baton Rouge Gazette not written for pub
LEGATION at ALL hut contained In private letter. and
published without his knowledge consent, ard very
much to his regret.-FayetteUlAe Observer.
From the Norfolk Day Book, 18th inst.
Further Particulars of Our Reverses In North Ca
rolina.
FROM FLEET.
To q gentleman attached to the Fleet IN the waters
of North Carolina, who reached this city yesterday
morning we arc indebted for the following particulars:
The feet, after falling back from Roanoke Island, ran
up the PasQuotapk river for the purpose OF receiving
ammunition which expected from Norfolk. On
Sunday the epemy vessels crossed the Sound 4nd early
on Monday morning advanced up the Pasquotank riv-
er. Our vessels had then gained the battery on the
river and drawn up for the purpose OF cooperating
with ii occasion should require it. Captain Parker,
of the b autort, was detailed by Commodore Lynch TO
the command OF this battery.
Owing to the dense fog which prevailed on Monday,
the Federal fl ct came within two or three hundred
yards of ct and battery before being discovered.
Our feet therefore compelled to retire again. and
the battery abandoned. Before it was left, hOwev
er, all the guns spiked.
The feet proceeded towards Elizabeth City, closely
pursued by the enemy After proceeding some distance,
three of the vessels were overaken and captured and
Commodore Lynch, gether with their officers and
crews made prisoners The Beaufort Empire and Ra-
leigh, however, succeeded 10 making their escape and
are now safe near tie s0uth.end oil the Canal.
Captain Parker, who in command of the battery
the river, is thought have escaped with his
the direction of EdentOn. Captains Hunter aud Simms
reported be on board their vessels at the end
the canal, and Capt Cock is supposed to have fallen
into the hands of the enemy.
FROM ELIZABETH CITY.
The report Of the burning of Elizabeth City and its
capture by the Federalsts is fully confirmed The town
was attacked en- Monday morning about o'clock, and
was set on fire and evacuated after fight of couple
of hours duration. The torch applied by the pa
trotic citizens themselves and although the destruction
was only partial yet sufficient display OF setsacri6ce
has been made by these gallant Caronians to satisfy
the enemy that they are fighting people they never
Can subdue.
The Confederate steamer Forrest, attached to Com
modore Lynch's feet, and which was undergoing re-
pairs al Elizabeth City, we glad to say, not
ieft to the enemy at first reported but burned
by the citizens before they left the town.
CONDITION OF GEN. WISE.
1t affords Us much pleasure TO announce that General
Use IS sate and all reports to the contrary without
any truth whatever We also much gratfed to
that instead OF increasing bis malady as was
feared the excitement through which be has passed has
had rary tendency and the indications of speedy
recovery are now apparent. The Gen. is deter
mined than ever and is represented all eagerness for
opportunity to avenge himself for the wrongs be has
suffered. He bears the death of bis manfuy, and
derives much consolation from the fact that be persisted
in the defence Of bis country.
DEATH OF CAPT. O. JENNINGS WISE.
This brave officer was among the killed at Roanoke
Island. He was in command of the Richmond 81 ues
and received wound shortly after the engagement be
gall, which disabled him. While bis comrades were
bearing him from the ground, shot from the enemy
penetrated bis body, iufictirg mortal wound. He
died almost Immediately.
Capt. Wise wasa brave ard efficient officer and much
beloved by those under bis command 1t is related that
after be had fallen the field of his men approach
ed him and eGquired if he badly hurt. His reply
was " Never MUD ne! Fight on men fight on!
and keep COO !n'
DEATH OF CAPT. sELDEN.
Capt. VIM. Se!den, Of this city, attached to the En-
gineer Department, was also among the killed. His
conduct the field is spoken OF by those who witnessed
! i'm m 9ltpd nd no he
ed not the Ovepowerng forces of the enemy but fought
them bravely, dspung their right to every inch Of
ground.
He leaves behind him for the consolation of his
friends, name and fame, Of which, they may be Justly
proud He died brave Vrgnian defending his coun-
try from the attacks Of brutal and insoen toe and he
now fills patriots grave.
NOBLE CONDUCT.
The Richmond Blues and McCulIoughs Infantry are
represented having conducted themselves molly du
ring the battle. Not among them but displayed
the utmost co0ness and intrepdty and the greatest
havoc was made by them among the foe. They kept at
one time two regiments at bay and finally at the point
OF the bayonet drove them up to their armps into the
Sound Before surrendering each man cooy broke his
gun against the trees, determined that though they fell
into the hands OF the enemy they should be useless.
The casualties among the first mentioned command
have been greatly exaggerated. Only of the entire
company It's eommander-was killed and only eight or
ten OF them wounded.
ARRIVAL OF THE SICK FROM ROANOKE ISLAND.
About five O'Clock yesterday afternoon the steamer
Roanoke having in tow schooner and several barges
arrived at the Quartermasers wharf in this city. On
the schooner and barges those of cur forces at
Roanoke Island who were sick and who were removed
from the Island previous to the attack upon it. There
were about one hundred of them. They lett Currtuck
Bridge last night-dd not anything of the enemy.
The arrival OF these men created considerable excite
ment In the city, and before the boats had made fast
quite crowd had collected On the wharf to welcome
them They seemed to be ia fine spirits as could be
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