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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
The Second Cavalry Regiment.

We learn that the fight in which the Second Cavalry
regiment was engaged took place on Sunday night at
John Getts, in the lower part of Jones County. The
force on our side was about two hundred cavalry under
Col Robinson, that of the enemy infantry regi
ment returning from their raid in Onsow. The Yam
KEGS fred from the dwelling house and all the out
houses, and our cavalry forced to retreat with
loss of FIVE men and fifteen horses killed, and
forty double barrelIed guns left. The Yankees say
they have two prisoners, aud that they officers.
COL Robinson is not known to be killed, but has not
been heard of since the battle The enemys loss is
tainly larger than ours
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

We learn that on Saturday or Sunday last fighting
commenced at Fort Macon Col. White had sent out
part of his force on the beach to attack the enemy
pickets. The Yankees turned out three hundred men
AGAINST them killing fifteen OF The balance
retreaed to the Fort and COL White fired canister at
the enemy killing large numbers OF them The enemy
has built battery on the beach within two miles OF
the Fort and planted mortars and large sege pieces
He has thirteen large vessels outside He has also sent
to Newbern for gunboats to operate in the Sound -
They say that they take the Fort they are
going to Swansboro.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

WE publish to-day the CONSUMPTION bill as passed by
the Confederate Congress. We take it from the Rich
mond ETamner aud suppose it is in the main correct
but cannot Vouch for its being absolutely so.
1t is, beyond question: the most important measure
that has ever passed the Confederate Congress- 1t
too important to be discussed without the fullest under
standing not only of the effect of all its provisions but
also OF the circumstances under which it was passed and
the supposed necessity existing at the time for its pas
sage.
No appeal in opposition could reach Congress before
It's adjournment on Monday. No fair criticism can be
INDUCED in without a full knowledge of the circum-
stances and all the circumstances and as our represen
taves IN both branches of the Confederate Congress
will be home next week, may have an opportunity
OF learning from themselves what, perhaps, might be
deemed incompatible with the public safety to make
public through the press.
These extreme stretches of power can find their ust
ncaton only IN that kind Of everything necessity which
permits man to take human life in seEdefepce. How
ever sufficient the Justification the necessity must ALWAYS
be painful one, and the decision upon its existence in
wolves deep responsibility. So in this case We must
look upon the action OF the law merely temporary
like martial law. We must look upon its character 81
not olherWse reconceabe with ideas of civil free
oom' But as we submit for time to many things
from sense of duty and conviction of their necess
IT, 50 we will submit to this when equally convinced.
We cannot be so with our present knowledge. We
cannot say, until hear more that further KNOWLEDGE
will not convince US.
Awaiting such explanation as we hope to receive
neither joining in queruous denuncation nor in ppant
applause, we withhold any further remarks for the pres
ent, aware that this is matter the true estimate Of
which must depend upon true and full knowledge Of
all the antecedent circumstances and the apprehended
contingencies
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
On the Right shonldera.

The Congressional Committee of Enquiry put tie
blame of the Roanoke disaster upon the shoulders of
General IIuger and late Secretary Of War Benjamin.
Both we know are to blame, but Secretary Benjamin
most.
The Newbern disaster is also a continuation of the
same blunder There may have been faults in the en-
gneering and in the conduct of matters at Newbern
but the prime fault was in the War Department at
Richmond, which cod not believe that Burnsides ex-
petition was destined for any part of this State, even
after had been days inside of Hatera and after the
fall of Roanoke agOud not believe that Newbern was
endangered.
Of these matters in connection with Roanoke we
spoke at the time Of the fall of that island stating where
the blame attached, primarily to Secretary Benjamin,
and next to Gen. Huger who seemed to treat the whole
matter not only with indifference but contempt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

ly as dashing foray of small party to DESTROY 90
tear up the road &c, la Morgan When an pSperty
600 20 0o0, inclined doubt t-thon ON H.
on perfectly honorable and upright gentle9aC coming
would not be apt to seize upon wild report to CO. Who
10 friends. The coming to that point with aru he
where they would be fanked either side by o5y ce
we rega ded as most stupid and unmilitary act WV
understand it all. They were to move upon now
aud Knoxville the bridges burnt ana uooga
in that State in the 1t all deep laid nOrc
There were but two miscacuations in the whole nron
me they did not expect men to start out afoot to pn
them and they didnot expect these pursuers on fae
find Major COopers cd Yonah standing there ali 10
ed up Their calculations every other point wera
certanties, and would have succeeded perfectlV mead
would have ecpsed anything Capt Morgan ever Ihs
ed. To think Of parcel of Federal soldiers o6ce
Staes-for they were here in Atlanta sn6 at Maria
(some of them got the train at Marietta chat
and others were at Big shanty of playing such serin
prompt energetic and sagacous Governor seize tba uf
seDger train this road, right at Camp Mcdonald was
of with it, to burn the bridges on this road and VI
safely through to the Federal nes-a this would have
feather in the cap of the man or men who executed it
RALEIGH, April II, 1856?
HENRY T. CLARK,
Governor of North Carolina.
Sir: The inquiry which you made yesterday resnoo.;
the value of the brine which has employed or
serving meat important at this time. Old brine will
tain large proportion of the salt used and may be recon-
cred by boiling Let the brine be poured into an iron
te and stir in while cold the whites of several R
the brine and skim of the dirt from tile top as Ions 90
rises Now strain the liquid while hot in order 10 free II
from stringy sediment Boil again and skim necess
reducing the quantity of brine by evaporation until pe
of fine salt forms upon the surface. may now be set INV
to COOL while crystals of nearly pure salt will be formed
The brine should be boiled till dry mass is formed
in that it will be impure and dark colored Bv
peatng the evaporation the salt may be obtained as
and white table SALT Paw
Most truly your servant
E. EMMONS,
, : State Geoogist
2. S.lf the brine is stirred while cooling fine salt will
be formed if it is allowed to cool rest coarse salt will
be depOsited.-Rdl. State Journal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
From the Border.

The Atlanta CommCncealh says We learn that gen
eman from Nashville states that the Louisville Journal
declared for peace that the further prosecution of the
could only result devastation and expend
ture of money and blood.
1t also stat ed that LDcolns proposed emancipation
icy had completely revolutionized Kentucky.
Further, that the order for Indiana troops que the
rebellion of the Kentucky troops did result in the firing
the latter upon the former and the killing and wouudng
four hundred of the Indianians
The Yankees admit the loss of eighty guns in the bat
tie Of Cornth Of four Thousand killed and wounded aad
eight thousand prsoneEa-tWelYe thousand in all.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
Now is the Tlme-Re,ru,,. xU.n,.d.

Captain NeWkirk advertises for fifty recruits to fill
up the ranks of his cavalry company for the war; Good
men and good horses wanted. Captain Newkirk is a
good officer and we would suggest that now is the time
to enlist at once in volunteer companies and thus
the bounty offered By delay all persons between the
ages Of 8 and 3d. not already in the service will be en-.
rolled under the CONSUMPTION act recently passed by
Congress and will be subject to call at any tme with
out allowance. Fill up the "Rebel Rangers"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

WE are pleased to learn that the planters in the Pee
Dee section of State planting little or no cotton
this year. but much corn. So in all the other sections
of the State. OF course speak of things generally,
for there are no doubt persons that will plant their
full average Of cotton and more, thinking that others
vial plant corn enough-that there will be very little
cotton and that something will turn up whereby they
will make much money. There some people who, if
sent to tophet would try to cheat the devil speculate
on the birthstone, and huckster out the h--otfre at
Six dollars 9 bushe May they be well supplied
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
CNsLow COUNTY, April 18th, 1862


EEssRs FULTON PRICE:
sighting has been going at Fort Macon for the last
days. Col White about fifty to capture
Federal picket of, he supposed, twenty Mon
day. but they by three hundred Fifteen of
men were killed. remainder created to the Fort
The Fedeas then the attack the Fort but
with little They have eleven vessels outside and
have Newbern for the gun-boas. They are also
erecting battery Bogue Banks, two miles from he
Fort.
from Fort Macon you'd give you some curious partcu
lars about the movements of the but for fear of in
terrier ing with military arrangement have visited
great many houses the Yankees ted this county
1t really heartrending to the situation their unfor
inmates left in An aged and decrepd lady
marched round the point of the bayonet
Several of with the invaders They then took
all her jewelry, silver plate bed horses and mules All
other persons treated equally bad and were
whipped and carried off in chains
Respectfully yours, B.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
From Tho West,

MEMPHIS, April l5.-Despdtch 10 the SAVANNAH fSISJh
cdR Persons arriving here from Nashville and PaducaH
say the Northern of the battle Of shiloh acknON
edge loss of twenty thousand They admit that he Feu
erals we're badly defeated on Sunday, and say was
drawn battle on Monday. One boat took seven bundu
wounded to Paducah. There is much gloom ameng tIs
Unlonists and joy among the Secessonss of Nashville s
Louisville The enemy have destroyed the bridge over Bear
Creek, east Of lux q, Mississippi.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24
W. are almost inclined feel sorry for the death of

W. ore almost inclined to feel sorry for the death of
General Buel. if he be dead Or MORALLY wounded We
ond be wholly Inclined but for considerations hereafter
to be stated.
Buell. by all accounts was polite, courteous, humane
aud honorable gentleman He restrained the brutality
of his subordinates at Nashville and elsewhere Heap
pears TO have been in TRUTH what Burnside pretended to
be. Naturally, such a must win esteem even from
his foes.
But if General Buel was represented, be was only
the more dangerous at this time We have all read tie
story of the traveller and his cloak. When the North
wind blew furiousy be only wrapped his garments the
closer around him. but when the shone out he cast
II off az unnecessary The deceitul sunshine of Bues
presence might have relaxed the energy, and disarmed
the purpoe of the men Of Tennessee but the clustering
northern blast of such persons McCook will cause
the people to cling with the tenacy to their indie
pendence to wrap themselves the closer and breast the
storm more vigorously the fercer it blows.
We know the bitterness of this man McCook He
was the Chairman of the Ohio delegation in the Charles
ton Convention and he then showed the spirit OF
intolerance and subjugation that the North row pro-
claims as the rule of its conduct. His terms to the
South were unconditional surrender. Weknew exactly
the spirit that animated him then. We can fully be-
eve all that we have read of the arrogant and Vndic-
tive brutality Of the man now.
McCook and Burnside and the Honorable Daniel
Sickles are doing good for they opening the eyes OF
the Southern people to what they must regard the
alternative to resistance and success They give US
slight foretastea most inadequate idea of what sub
mission or subjugatOn would bring They show US the
real character of the people with whom we had been SO
long affiliated and the real value to be attached to their
professions o. regard for constitutional rights or even
the usages of civilized warfare.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

fruitful in expedents and the dash OF our gallant Capt
Morgan, we might have escaped while our drunken
guards slept but unused to such positions, and rather
barren in strategy, knowing we did that the country
was full of troops and all the roads guarded and not
being acquainted with single rood OF the topography
hesated attempting it judging that, IN our lgno
rance, we might just as likely not "get out OF the
frying pan into the fire." Ga another occasion, while
We seated by the fire quietly smoking our pipe
this brutal fellow came in his usual condition to our
room and forced 80 entrance He made some remarks
but studiously avoided peying any heed not even
looking his way, be id for considering ourseG,
d rebel, too good to drink with him. He would let
US know who he was-he had command here, and d
any man that dared diso5ey has orders this room
was his and he would let us know we had to do
Just what he told We loathed the fellow too
intensely to allow of our appearing angry and told
him in Indifferent tone we could assume that ne
might spare his wind and leave the room for we should
hold intercourse with hm,-we neither wished his
brandy nor his presence His sc wiling look and lower
ing broWs hdeous, while he became perfectly Vld
with late and using the most horrible imprecaons he
drew his pistol We perfectly still and simply
looked the Wouldbe assassin in the face, without one
word. The coward quailed, and like snarng cur, who
stops his yelpng and retreats when faced he moved
away. We the scoundre making for our rear,
aud we wheeled round. Meantime the Captain of the
guard, Virginia Frenchman, seized Boggs and point
ing bis large horse so at him. forced him out of the
room. The same night, while were asleep, be re-
turned, vowng vengeance, but INST by our French
man. and ordered out, when refusing to go, desperate
struggle ensued, pistols flashed, knives cleaned and
curses flew like leaves 10 autumn, but nobody was
burt and Monster fairly pitched the bravo out of doors
We very little Of him after this, but we had the
satisfaction OF knowing that shortly after he got most
unmercltu chastsement at the hands OF soldier, and
was thereafter broken. We took meals at the pub
lie table under surveillance of ubiquitous body guard
two of whom accompanied US to and from our meals,
and during the process of feeding, stood sentry behind
chair fearful that we might escape by jumping
down some Fejeral's throat. ID.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

son and Others viii be n their ar between there aud
Murfreesboro he waters of the Cumberland fennes-
will be at their low stage, and we will therefore
be PLACID on more OF equality with toe enemy ID
that respect.
We do not like to indulge in those beautiful pro-
grammes which, foreeIling brilliant success, look SO
dazzling upon paper. Bunkum has been thorough
ly worked out of the Southern people, and moth
ing that looks like blowing" will go down.
Without yielding to any extravagant expectation, We
can still say that our hopes much higher than
they were some months since, because people seem
to be more soberly and terribly in earnest" The
chain of disaster has been broken, if but ever so little
and the blow at Shiloh was not little.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

The telegraph works rather badly and the mails are
interrupted and irregular 10 arrive at any conclusions
we must st rumoursc0ate reports and consult every
avenue of information, and then our conclusions are far
from definite.
The raid of Federal force to take possession of the
line of the Memphis and Charleston Road at Hunts
vile and Stevenson, seems to have been made more with
the view of cutting of communication by injuring the
track and burning bridges, than by permanently hold
ing such advanced position.
The engine-stealing on the Atlanta and Western
Road, was part of the same scheme. A somewhat
crcuous communication for the transportation of mu
nltions and renforcements is still kept up from Chata
nooga by way of Atlanta and round coming up by the
Mobile and Ohio and other roads, The engine-steaers
evidently meant to disable this Atlanta and Western
Road, and SO stop that communication also
Why we hear no news from other quarters we cannot
say 1t is no doubt the portentous calm that precedes
a most fearful storm.
We rather think Kirby Smith will be shortly on the
the flank OF the Lncolnites at Huntsville and Steven
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24


Coop FRIDAY is day honored by several Christian
denominations and 10 some countries marked by ces-
saon of all secular pursuits Others again accord to
it no special observance. There no sabbaths IN
wartime, and few holidays, and Catholics them
Selves in Catholic countries, have fought battles on
Friday while Sunday is VIGOROUSLY day marked by
decisive engagements.
To-day, we just reminded, is Good Friday aud Of
course the day after tomorrow will be Easter Sunday
and then l. Mt will be over, but hardly the days of alb
stinence. We DEFY HeIiogabalus himself to indulge his
gluttonous propensites with no greater facilities for
their qualification than market affords. Even an
ostrich would be put to it to find his avourite repast OF
old iron hinges with little oil on them.
The military necessities of the Contderacy m Ike de-
maids upon the transporting powers of the railroads to
which the mails themselves must yield the precedence and
the result is that exchange list may be put down as
an Uncertain quantity Sometimes it is large and in
terestiDg and sometimes again it is neither None ct
the Raigh papers have reached this week and to-
day nothing West of Raleigh unless it be Wades
boz, ugh Argus, which probably came by way of Che
raw We bav4 no Norfolk DGy Book We do not
know what has happened to venerable friend of the
Godsboro II ibune, for it has CEASED coming We are
pretty much thrown upon our own resources and cur
files for matter to interest our reoders.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

Mr.. MERCER the French Minister accredited to the
court of Abraham Lincoln, has arrived at Richmond,
and his arrival has given rise to good deal of specula
tion We presume the osensbe object of bis mission
is to see about interests the French government
holds in tobacco stored in Richmond. But of this
there can be no certainty We only assume this it
would afford an available cloak for any Interior designs
or objects.
He may wish to see the Confederate authorities-to
observe things for himself and to report to his master
at the Tuieries whose great aim has been to extend
what he calls the calls the influence of France. No
doubt Louis Napoleon wishes to be as we'll posted as
possible in regard to matters and things occurring
this continent, and from both points of vew and we
may rest assured that sentimental considerations will
at all influence his conduct however large space they
may occupy in bis professions.
Mr.. MERCER visits Richmond at a critical time, when
the temporary capital of the Contederacy is threatened
from both sides, and when at all points great events
loom up in the not distant future. We took occasion
to REFER few days since, to the not wholly unfounded
apprehensOns of European Intervention against u.s. and
to the disposition OF prncpaties and powers to side
with established and recognised governments unless in
cases where the Interests of their own selfish policy
might impel them to the pursuit of different
course. Let things go favoraby for the Confede-
racy during the next few weeks, and Mr.. Mercier
and his sovereign may be well enough inclined to recog
Mise the Southern CoDfederacy as an existing fact de-
manding recognition aud the upon It for subuga
ton useless atrociy but let the course of events
be appear to be different and who knows what reso-
luton the Nephew of His Uncle may come to. Where
there is will there is always way, and adrot schemers
like the Emperor Of the Coup d. Etat would hardly be
hard for adopt the clumsy one of
the wolf when determined to quarrel with the lamb
That very tobacco business might serve his purpose
/ From the Peninsula We have really nothing new
What is doing or about being done there we cannot
say. Up to the latest Geographic dates all was as it
had been on Wednesday night last.
| From the West there is also nothing. A report
coming from Marietta, Ga to the effect that Buell. had
Wednesday attacked the united forces of Beaure-
gard and Van Dora and been repulsed with severe and
heavy loss appears to US to be perfectly apochryphal
Unless all accounts lie, Wednesday WIS one of the days
Of armistce for buryng the dead and attending to the
sick and wounded, We mean Wednesday of last week,
for of course have nothing as late Wednesday
| this week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-24

MORE REGmENTs.-We learn by letter from Raleigh
this morning that soldiers still pour in there. There is
much sickness among them. The 49th Regiment has
organized by the election of Capt Stephen d. Ramseur
Colonel, - Eliason, of Salisbury, Lieut.. Col, and L.
NJ. McAfee, OF Cleveland, Major. The Regiment is