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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
From the Washington National Republican, Feb 10
The Great PIOvtar Fleet

An expedition for some unknown Southern quarter
has been forming for several months at New York 1t
is known the mortar fleet, and is to be commanded
by Commodore Porter. The New York Times of
Saturday, notices the departure of vessels of the
mortar feet from the port of New York, and says that
day by day they quietly slip their anchors and depart
for their mysterious rendezvous, nobody knows where.
Their mission is eq1aiy shrouded in mystery But the
most likely suggestion is that the mortar feet is to go
to Charleston harbor. where it will be the Indispensable
complement of the stone blockade,
The mortars were cast at Pittsbnrg, and have an
average weight of about II 900 pounds The diameter
of the bore thirteen inches, and the depth thiry-ve
inches, with thickness of metal around of fifteen inch
fhe diameter Of the trunnons is Is inches and the
complete length of the mortar so inches They may
be used upon land. Accurate firing may be made
at distance OF Pa miles, may be aimed in any direc-
ton The mortar carriage weighs about two TONS and
is capable OF resisting pressure of about hundred
AID fifty tous.
The bombshells to be used weigh, unified two hun
dred pounds each, and when filed additional weight
of twelve pounds is given. About 000 of these mis-
siles have been manufactured for the fleet.
Each vessel has been provided with two 32pounders
weighing 300 pounds They smooth-bore and
throw solid shot and she'll.
Instructions to be observed in time of attack have
been transmitted by Government to the officers Of the
feet and convenient code of signals has been adopted
The vessels, which mostly schooners, of two and
three hundred tons burden, number tweny-one in ALL
The steam gunboat Octorara to be the flag
ship of the aotilla.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

The Western Car~inian, published at Franklin, in
Macon county in this State, solves all tie doubts and
difficulties in regard to the defeat Of our forces at Fish
ng Greek, Kentucky, ia which General Z2llicofer fell
by saying that lit is enough TO know that the attack
was made by our forces on Sabbath"
We'll, perhaps So and perhaps not. If the cause is
good one-t it is of equal necessity pulling neigh
Dor or a neighbours animal cut Of the ditch, who shall
say flat any honest ondeavor to advance that cause is
dissertation Of the first day Of the week. the Lords
Day." and not tie Sabbath" for the scuenb day Of
the week is the Sabbath the day Of rest according to
the Decalogue
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
PROCLAMATICN EY THE PRESIDENT
EICHMOED VA Feb 2Otn |

To Tie People Of he Confederate States:
The lei mnaion Of Provisional Governn ent Of, rs
frg coca present ourselves ia humiliatoE
pray and hauksgivpg before that God who has safely
conducted through first year Of national eX 81
Wehave been enabled to lay the foundations
Of free government end to rpe the efforts OF enemies
destroy Law has everywhere regDed supreme, and
throughout side spread limits personal liberty and pr
right have been duly honOed. tone Of earnest pety
has pervaded people, and the victories which we
have obtained enemies have been justly ascrbed
Him who ruGth the VeTsr We had hoped that the
would have Gle sed upon OF c0ntUue1 prosperity
but has pleased he Supreme Dposer Of events order
otherwise Ne are not permtedt0 furnish an eXcep
ton the rule of divine government which has prescribed
a1ict the discipline Of nations well of indivd-
chasteniug which seemeth gievous, will frgh received,
bring forth its appropriate fruit It and right there
fore that should repair the only gVe Of ell victory
and humbTg ourselves before him should pray that he
may strengthen confidence in his mighty power and
righteous Judgment then surely trust in Him,
that He will perform lis promise, and encompass Us
with SHIELD in this rust AID this end, ], Jefer-
Davis President of the Confederate States do hereby
set apart Friday the twenty 2h) day of February
instant, day Of fasting humiliation and prayer; and
do hereby invite the reverend Clergy and people OF the
Confederate States repair their respective places OF
Public Worship, humble themselves before Almighty
country and that we may be saved from enemies and
from the hand Of all that hate ps.
49,, Given under my hand and the sea- of the Confed-
LIS States, Richmond this twentieth (2}th) day
t--) Of February. A. D., 1852.
By the President.
(signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Wsi. n. BROWNE, Secretary of State Ad Snterim.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

The Nashville Baptist says that the last desperate
stand for the preservation Of Nashville, from present
appearances, will he made upon line OF Qualifications
within four miles Of the city, The same paper Of th:
day week, says that it learns from an entirely trus:
worthy source, that Commodore Hollin8 with the Ma
nas5as and feet Of twelve r0n-cad gunboats are OF
their way to Cairo having already passed Memphis
Besides the fleet force Of fourteen thousand meu also
on its way to Columbus from New Orleans, as rein
forcemcnt to the garrison there.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
From the Philadelphia ENQUIRER,

The following is list of officers of the Thirtyfrst
and Eighth North Carolina Volunteers, who surren.
dered, Internationally to the United States troops at
ter the battle of Roanoke Island, February 8th. The
officers Of the other regiments we have not yet OBJ
tanned.
OFFICERS OF THE 3lsT NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS.
Colonel. '. Jordan,
Lieutenant Colonel-D. :. Fowle
Captains-C Goodwin. C. w. knight, E. r. Lies. A
Belts, L. G. Manly j. Miller, j. Picoit W. D. Jones, }.
First Lieutenants-W. H Hartman, & J. Latham, w W
Parker Quntn Utley, H. B. Jordan, J. H Hughes J. Pip
kim T. Il. Perry, @. II. Coffield, Z. ]. BoWden.
Second Leutenants-B. sticalI. n. T. lindsey, s
Crump, I. II. Wray. a. Eetts r. L. Bryant, j. W. Holden
J. ?. Collins J. A Haughton, 4. b. Poole w. Oebaume
VIM Pulley, W. A. Prince, VIM. Pearson, J. H. Jaskins-
OFFICERS EIGHTH NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS.
ColOnel-Henry NJ Shaw.
Lieutenant ColoDel-Wm J. Price.
M8ior-George Williamson.
Captains-Jas ". Hinton, J. Il. Whitson 4. McRae A
J. Rogers Jas. M. Williams, Caa. j. jones' Ed c. Yellow
by, R. a. Barrier, CASTOR D. Cobb, Pinkuey A. Kennedy
First LieutenantsWm. II. Bagley, T. J. Jarvis. c. e
Barrow, a. II. Gregory, ]. N. pTchson, VIM. NJ. Walker
A. S. Hines Jacob File, j. A. Wright.
Second Lieqtenants-B. F. Simmons E. F. Baxter, 7. "
RayI WI O. Mon20 s6
I. Roundtree. w. N. Peehles Jonas Cook H. c. Macals
ter, s. II. Butler, J. j. Bell Vim. Ii. Wilhelm.
THE REBEL HOSPITAL.
List Of prisoners and wounded found at the rebel HOspi
tall short distance from the battle field MOrtay wound
ed and since dead o. Jennings Wise, of Richmond Va.
Z. Allen Quley, Of the Wise Legion wounded slightly
q. Sloan, OF Salisbury Rowan county, Va Of the Eighth
o. slightly IN Inc arm Geo Groves Wise Legion, Wyund
ed in the head JAS Groves, dO Jas. Ray, same badly
Six lay in room, and five six more in the kitchen
who were being operated on while number more were
mp stairs. DR.. Busby Of Raleigh N Co. and his assistants
Dr. A. r. Gordon of the Wise Legion and r. A. H Worth
Dgton of the Thirty first N c. from Murfreesboro stated
that they had in their haLds about twenty-five wounded
ALL Lieut. I. G. Kinney of Staunton Va, Eng. Corps
Artillery, Was at this House.
The above list contains several errors K. NJ. Muir
Gibson is in Fayetteville j. T. Sloan is Of North Car
olina-not Virginia Capt. @. Goodwin is known to
have arrived home, also Lieut., Stigall.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

WE learn that Captain Goodwin Of Robson county
in this State the commander of one Of tie companies
the 3Is regiment (Col. JordaDs states that his COM
pany was stationed during the fight at Roanoke, On
what was known as the Floating Battery, near to the
main land Of TyrreI county in Croatan Sounh lie
made bis escape with Sc out OF l0l men, Of which BIZ
company consisted lie also adds, as we learn, thai
about two hundred OF The 3lst were on iurIough
all OF two hundred escaped, thus making four hundret
not taken These four hundred we believe are to oTu
battalion for immediate service.
Captain Godwil naturally feels inclined to dou6t th
accuracy Of the Northern statement that includes bin
in the list OF prisoners.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
etOne-Wall EsTfoaoe.

We are glad to know that large majority Of ~
soldiers composing this ingincbe brigade have l .;
listed for the war, and have with unAnchng pair
determined to stand by their arms until the vile InG
are driven from tie soil which they are now IoIu'o
with their presence. Nothing less could have Ota
pected OF the soldiers commanded by the ndon'''
jackson, whom they have followed through all lnI =
aud trials of the war thus far, and whom they arc
solved to follow until peace, with Its rich blessings
give them an honorable discharge. .,,5
Richmond Dispat0'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

WE ARE pleased to know that the state Of General
Beauregards health is much less critical than had been
reported and feared. gentleman who passed through
Nashville since the GenQal has been there reports him
able to consult with the authorities and converse with
his friends lie will shortly be again il the feIl if he
is not so already.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

WE FEAR we must admit at last the fall of Nashville
II ID too bud news to be otherwise than painful, but
there is no USE in attempting to disguise the truth Inc
announcement from Richmond OF the stoppage oil mals
and dispatches from Nashville, corroboraed as it is BY
the telegram from Savannah leaves little or no ground
to hope for any other result We must take it as it IS
We publish any amount Of telegraphic news to-day
Would that it were better.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

TO-DAY being the anniversary OF the birthday OF
Washington has been selected for the Inauguration Of
the first President of the Confederate States The GER
emory will take place under rather depressing circum-
stances but not such as should lead to despair OR
even faltcr We suppose Mr. Davis viii take the oath
Of Office at noon The substance Of the inaugural will
nc doubt be tclcgraphed to US.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
The Spirit of the Volunteers.

A. correspondent writes US that the eight II months
companies of the Ninth Louisiana regiment have
listed for the At the expiration of their term
service, both officers and men will go in again on an
equal footing afterwards the election will be held
When this regiment first to Virginia there were
but two companies in it to serve for the war.
Richmond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

AMONG all the uniavorable revelations Of the past
few weeks, there is at least one thing demonstrated al
Fort Henry and Fort Donelson and that is that thf
Lincoln iron-cad gunboats are not invulnerable. a
Fort Donelson three Of them were badly crippled
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
THE fame of " Rocky Point Pest Office " IN this
county, has been changed to Villa Berry Sam
Bee:y, ESQ., Postmaster.
War Tax.

War Tax.
CONFEDERATE STATES,
TREASURY DEP sETMENT,
RICHMOND, Feb. 10Th, 1853
Alfred Smith, Esq Whitsu'he. N. q.
SIR: In reply the estons propounded IN your letter
of the 10Th instant you are informed mat snngies manu-
actnred and Kept for sac under the head OF mer-
ehandise and are liable suh to be taxed under the
war Tax Act; unless the party owning them oeng te
head Of family does owntogetneE with the shbge
FIVE hundred dollars worth Of taxable property
Dometc Wine kept ter sale is in Ike manner SUI ect 10
a+ion ae II a. cIandse slave be returned in the
locality where held by the person pos esspg andcon-
trolling him on the first day Of October last.
c. g. MEUMTNGER,
of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

TIE PoL1CE.-We take pleasure in being able to
state that authorities and police officers have adopt
ed the most vigorous measures to put stop to the out
RACES of which town has recently been the theatre
as also to bEng the pcrpetrators to punishment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

WE SAW yesterday an article which rcsembed hand
some oiled silk and which would no doubt answer The
same purpose. We were informed that it was made by
an accomplished lady Of Robson county from the skin
surrounding what is known as leaf Land, We believe.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

WE SAW in Market street, this morning two immense
hogs raised by Richard Bordeaux, ESQ, of this county
They must weigh five to six hundred EACH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
800 AwHArcu1E. s. c, Feb. 18th, 1862

90 AWHAICHIE' 5. Q, FtD. IIlh, I6bz.
NEssRs. FULTON " PRICE:
Ge1.ts-Pe, through the /" Journal" to return
thanks behalf of the Lii hi Infantry CO. &, 18th
G. W the Ladies of the Ez blown District Sol
diers Aid Society," valuable donation of los pr socks
Ia pr drawers, 81 cotton shirts, and towels.
Very respectfully, ~
RO7EHT TAFT,
Can't. Co. s. b - 18Th =. &, Y.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

INFORMATION has been received from Williamson,
Martin county that five Or six Ct the enemy's gun
boats had entered the mouth Of the Roanoke River.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
..s WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
wn.M1NGToN, N. c., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY22, 1862
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

WE NOTICE that great many of our editorial cotem-
poraries are bringing forward the name OF William
Johnston, Esq, of MeckIenburg, that of suitable
person to occupy the chair after the term
of service Of our present worthy Governor shall have
expired whether that term end with the first Thursday
in August next EXTEND as indeed ought to d. to
the 3lst day OF December.
We have known Mr. J0huston for many years, and
have always esteemed him highly as a COO, prudent,
cautious business man. We know OF few possess
ing more sound practical common snse. His integri-
ty has never been impeacbed.
AS all who know Mr.. Johnston know he was al
ways il party times member of the party opposed to
that with which we acted. He was an old line Wing
and we were old line Democrats but this never nterfer
ed with our respect for him. nor, think, bis for US
Without pledgng ourselves in any way, yet free
to say that should the choice fall upon MIR. Johnston
it will fall upon good and worthy aud efficient man.
THE NEWS cores in today rather more favourable
for our cause perhaps we ought to say, rather less
uniavouraba.
All is not lost that is in danger Nashville is moi
lost yet, and although the enemy has made progress
in his military operations be has made still more pro
gress in his of financial exhaustion: These ire
mendous offensive efforts generally cost more than they
come to.
1t would appear that the mortar feet is intended fol
the Gulf The point is not indicated, but all the proba
biIities point to Pensacola where General Bragg will
have to meet the fire Of Fort Pickens well that
these mortar vessels and also repe the landing of large
land force. The fall of Pensacola is sought for it
prestige as also from the idea that it would draw ae
it the fall Of Mobile.-DGsly Journal, GOTH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27

THE MORTAR FLEET The great mortar feet VOL
has been il preparation for many weeks PAST at
Brooklyn Navy Yard, is to RENDEZVOUS at Key Wa
fact which affords pretty strong presumptiye pr,
that Mobile or New Orleans is shortly to be hoo"
with visit from Uncle Samuel.
The feet will probably be at the /" Key - BY the
Of arch.-No1thern paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-27
FROM FORT DONELsON VIA AUGUSTA.


Lieut. Daguercon of the 4th Mississippi Regiment who
in the battle at Fort Doneson arrived here last night
gives the following account of the b7ttle
On Sunday the enemy reported in sight Of the fort
Our fo from 0GO Is 600 strong, embracing
two regiments of cavalry and four field batteries
On Wednesday IN Hnre lie sharp Shooters of the enc
my opened fire III connection with their Artillery
eft which continued throughout the day. Thursday
and Friday continued in little than artere duel
with fights between skirmshers. There but little loss
side.
On Friday the gunboats of the enemy opened trenen-
duous fire the Fort which continued without ntermis-
sion through the day.
out at three O'clock and formed in line of battle.
The fight from centre left but became
raj, when a desperate fight ensued.
We took eight and two three hundred
prisoners. The latter not re-captured.
Our success continued through the day uninterrupted.
One of the enemy taken prisoner said that Federas
had force of 50000 and reinforced by 80 OQO On
strength of which report Buckner raised the white flag
and proposed toScapitulate.
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FROM WINTON, N. c.


Private d patches received here from Chattanooga, state
that the Federal g0nboas reached Nashville Thursday
last.
Gen Walker has r. ce we'd dispatch Savannah, saying
that the Conied~ ates had evacuated Nashville.
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