Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-30
FEDFRAL Vessels AT TYBEE.


AUGUSTA, ga, Jan. 2sth 1852.
The Savannah Republican of this morning. that six
federal vessels entered the river yesterday back OF Little
Tybee, and passed up to the north end OF Wilmington
island cutting off between fort Pulaski
and the City, They shelled Wilmington island and fired on
the Confederate steamer Ida but she not injured
Commander TatnaPs feet at Thunderbo but arrived
safe at Savannah.
The enemy are trying 10 remove distractions the
river.
Fort Pulaski has provisions for six months.
TIE ENEMY AT TY BEE, &c.
AUGUSTA, GA, JAN 10Th, 1852.
The Savannah Republican this morning says that six
Federal gunboats are Wallis cut and at the head
of Wilmington Island ding the channel of the rv
err On yesterday Commander Tatnals feet conveyed two
steamers and fats towards Fort Pulaski with provisions
The enemy opened fire upon them when battle ensued,
which lasted forty minutes No damage sustained by our
side.
The provision boats and the Sampson, return
ing were also upon The latter slightly damaged
The Fort is fny provisioned for six months.
letter from officer at the Fort says that the enemy
cannot take the Fort by attack.
The Yankees engaged in removing distinctions the
channel. Tley have other defences yet to pass.
The people of Savannah have firm confidence in their
ability to defend the CITY,
FEDERAL BODIES FOUND ON The BEACa BELOW
MOBILE.
MOBILE ALA, JAN 26h, 1862
The Tribune says that there have been nine Federal
bodies picked up the beach, which were killed by
eli in the taking of Il schooner Wilder, doubt,
there were over thirty of the enemy killed
MEETING IN NEW ORLEANS ON THE DEATH OF
GEN. ZoLLICOFFER.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25th, 1862
large meeting held the ST. Charles Hotel last
night the purpose expressing regret fer the death of
the distinguished and soldier, Gen. zolcoer
Col. Andrew Erwin was called to the Chair and n. L.
Goodrich appointed Secretary.
On motion the Chairman appointed the following Com
mit,ee daft resolutions Gel, j. g. Pickett Maj Gen
Lowell Brig. Gen. RuggIes, Commodore HoIlins W. A.
johnson, L. Davis, w. j. Berry, Alex FALL D. NJ. Hill
dreth M. Pitcher and j. G. Goodrich. The Committee re
ported the following resolution
Resoued, That have received the intelligence the
death of Gen. Felix K. Zoicofer with feelings pro.
found sorrow and lament his untmey end as ire
para less the for which he heroicay gave his
e In private life the discharge of his public duties,
we find him pcorruptble patriot; cool and collected
amidst troubles ard unaterng to execute his purposes
since Gen Andrew jackson enjoyed completely the
confidence and undivided of the people ennes-
We bis death great public loss, which is
only relieved by the recollection that he fell fighting brave
y head his column against invaders of his
country's soil
FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS Jan. 25th, 1862.
disastrous FIRE occurred in this city this morning des
troying two stores Magazine street, occupied by
Chas c. Cans Co.. hardW store and the other by
H. H. Hansen mandatory of harness and military
equipments Loss che Hundred and fifty thousand dollars
which there insurance of twenty Thousand.
FROM EUROPE.
CAPE RACE, JAN 22d, 1862.
The Steamer Ocean,, with Liverpool dates to she 9th
nst has arrived off this point The Of the surrender
of Messrs Mason and sde had produced favorable effect
upon the markets Consols had improved to II. Cotton
has advanced.
The London Herald says that although Mason and Side
have been surrendered England and France have
cia inducements to recognize the Southern Confederacy
and unless Immediately recognized by the British Min
stry that Parliament will certainly recognize them early
in February
The London Times denounces, bitterly, the Northern
threat of confscatng British interests if England
nzes the Southern Confederacy, raises the blockade
The herald edtoriay urges the Federal Government to
anticipate the recognition Of the Southern Confedeacy
the raising of blockade by England and says that France
is urging England to pursue such
The steamer Nashville nearly ready for seq.
LATER FROM TUROPE-ARRIvAL OF THE EUROPA.
HALIFAX, N. s., JAM 26th, 1852.
The steamer Europa has arrived from liverpool with
dates to the 18th inst.
Preparations Tor continue to be made in England
The London Times understands that England has return
ed to Seward expressing qualification at the dis
aVoWal OF wilkes act III capturing Mason and Side!l The
Post announces that England fully satisfied The News
denounces the policy of the Tinps and Post.
France generally is gratfed at the rendition of Con-
federate Commission ers.
The Paris Moneur says that there is feeling regret
and Indignation throughout England and France the
vndctive act of the Federal Government in ATTEMPTING to
destroy the port Of Charleston.
The privateer Nashville closely watched by the Federal
steamer Tucarora. battle between them anticipated
The steamer Sumter is reported to have sailed from
Southampton.
Cotton at Liverpool was unchanged.
The European POWERS seriously discussing the pro-
prety of recognizing the Southern Confederacy It will
probably be done within sixty days.
Earl Russell predicts the Lincoln Government as hopeless
with ut brilliant victory daring January
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