Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-11-20


R1oHMoND, November l7.-Baltimore papers of the
18th have been received.
A. correspondent with Burnside's army telegraphs
that the Federal front fifteen miles beyond the Rap
pahaanock River, South of Warrenton on the 18th
instant.
Some of the most prying of the Washington cores
pondents assert that the foreign relations of the United
States threatening especially those with France
and Spain,
Gen. Mcclellan is besieged with visitors from New
York, Philadelphia and other places On Thursday
evening the citizens of Trenton, n. j., gave him an
overwhelming demonstration. He responded in speech
which was frequently interrupted by the cheers OF the
audience. The closing sentence was While the army
fighting you, citizens that the is prosecu
ted for the preservation of the Union aud the Constitu
ton for your nationality and your rights"
Lord Lyons recently had interview with Sew
ard.
Yankee correspondents, speaking of the interview,
say nothing whatever of official character has been
received from England any other European power,
indicating intention to Interfere with our political
affairs in connection with the recognition Of the South
Mr. Golden has been speaking against any interior
ence in American affairs, the recognition of the
South.
Mr. Slidell had an interview with the Emperor Ma
poleon on the 28th ult.
The London Times says the Federas are justified 10
vigorous prosecution of the right Of search in Bermu
da waters where the contraband traffic is SO brisk he
| Times City Article says that Lord Lyons took out
assurances mat, WDIle VIII Ill COl-
cert with other nations, to adopt any step to protect
permanent peace she will, meanwhile, individually re-
fuse to depart hairs bread from the course OF
| intervention.
The Times is glad to see the Democrats making a
show OF force at the North, and believes their
is the most promising for peace.
The abdicaton and flight of King Ohio from Greece
is fully confirmed.
Cotton was very dull on the 29th at decline Of one
to two pence per pound Consos were quoted at 9312
for money.
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Times says the French Government has demanded full
and immediate indemnity for all injuries inflicted upor
French citizens by Gen Butler and that the Stats
Department is ready to back down to any extent iron
Buffers acts also that the Spanish Minister has de
manded apology for the burning OF vessel in Span
ish waters by one of the ships of Farraguts feet.
o. Army News.
RICHMOND, November l7.-Intelligence direct from
the army today represents everything quiet The re
port Of fight at Harper's Ferry is untrue.
Resignation of Secretary Randolph.
RICHMOND November l7.-H0n. q. W. Randolph
Secretary OF War; has rendered his resignation, and
is understood to have been accepted by the President
The reported of the resignation is difference
opinion relative to the appointment of subordinate off
cars.
LATEsT.-1 lie latest from Fredericksburg says th
enemy the opposite side of the river, and ski
mishing has been going all day. The enemy bel
in check thus far.
r Gen. GuSavus W. Smith, commanding this d.
n partment has been appointed Secretary of War a
5 interim.