Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-08

first time during this war, shall strength
that should give victory.
Soldiers! Can the result be doubtful? Shall not
drive back into the Tennessee the pgesumptuous
collected for snbaga on One manly effort,
and trusting in God and the business Of cause shall
recover than have lately lost TIE sound
victorious guns will be reechoed by those of the army Of
Virginia 90 the hostile battle of Yorktown.
(SjgDed) G. T. BEAUREGARD,
GenI COMMANDING
THE CONFEDFRATES FALLEN BACK On TIE PEN
INsULA--FEDERAL GUN-BOATS ASCEND YORK
RIVER.
RICHMOND VA. May 9Th. 1852
Our have retired from Yorktown The movement
is generally approved here.
On yesterday three of the enemy boats assembled the
York river West Point, about hlTtyfve miles from Rich
mond. One OF the gun beats fred at the last train which
left West Point.
IMPORTANT FROM COBINTH.
AUGUSTA, GA, May 5th 1862.
The Charleston papers of this morning have special dis
patches from Cornh dated the evening the third which
says that the enemy advanced this Saturday afternoon
with infantry force several thousand supported by
batteries, and engaged Gen. Mamaduhe's Brigade
picket duty.
Skirmshng commenced about o'clock and the atil-
Iery became engaged at hapast five The latter kept up
their fire for about honr when forces retired
The scene of the fight Pennington, u miles from
C3rinth. Pennington is occupied by the Federals
Oar loss 20 killed and wouuded-tbat of the eemy
is not known.
grand battle is expected within three days Our army
is confidently awaiting the att.ck.
The NeTcprys dispatch says nine huu5red citizens of
Nashville have been prosecuted for The Court is
still in session.
MARTIAL Law N CHARLESTON.
Gov. Pickens proclaimed Martial law in Charleston
day.
EU2rsrA GA, May 9th, 1852.
The Savannah Republicans inh correspondent under
date of the 4th inst o'clock il lie aterroon says that all
quiet here. Both armies maintain their II aatening posi-
tons. It is raining.
OUR P1CKETS AND ARE RFPULsF D-HABRI7fsN-
BURG IN POSSESSION OF TIE CONFEDERATEa.
RICHMOND, VA, May 6 h, 1862.
An official letter from Williamsburg states that the enemy
pursued Cavalry picket nearly to town Sunday at
ternoon, but easyrePused by guard, com
manded by Brig Gen. McLaws, The enemy lost piece
of artillery two Cassons aud fifteen prisoners The fourth
Virginia Cavalry, u1dac Lieut. Col Wckhan made and
some charge.
An official diapateh from Staunton M&y 8 h. states that
the enemy evacuated EarronE-lrg OF Monday and that
the town is in the possession OF Cavalry under
Capt. Winfield.
The NEW ORLEANS AFFAIR.
AUGUSTA GA Nay 9th, IFG2.
The Jackson Hissssppian Of the let int has New
Orleans papers of Tuesday. The authorities of the city
held the last in stubborn heroic lower The
flag Of their adoption. All the guns Fort Jackson were
spiked before the surrender OF the Fort Fort Pike was
evacuated and everything il contained Abandoned
Faryagut sent conDn, icaton - the gavor and t,o,
m2 Council on the 28ib conrlanin ahont The refusal r.
haul down the Confederate flag, etc. and notified them K
remove the women aud chil3ren within is hours.
The Mayor convened the Council and decided re
cede from their position. LGUisiaRas fl sill floats the
breeze. Mayor Aonroe nobIy replies to FArragu ayirg
We will stand your bon6ardnaAt u1arGd and undefande
Farragut on the 23 again 8dd!essed the May
ing that Forts Jackson and st Phillip had f&en
He will now proceed to raise tl0 Of the United States
the Custom House. TIE Mayor see it res, ecteC
with ali the civil power Of the city.
The Evening Delta OF Wednesday, says that al the Con
edrae flags in the city have been lowered AID the FEEDER
a, lg floats from all tie public buildings Gn1er the pro
lection OF the enemy guns Ali the city papers Still
published, but they are confined to local tories.
The Federats tXeced to take military possession Of tht
city on Wednesday,
Inc COMMUNICATE q the french steamer Milan, was op
posite New Orleans, and Ioaie Farragt that Il hoar
notice OF the commandment was rdeuoas and demand C
sixty days for its evacuation.
LATER FROM TIE WEST
AUGUSTA, May 9th, 1862.
The Savannah Republican, Cornth correspondent of the
ON INST says that the roads are IN shocking condition
' ne a'e hea'y l"Is OUT II IS possole 10 postpone
genera Engagement Inc eh my i making movement OF
Cut rsH II Is s'PpoS9u II Is nie40ed AGAINST the Mobile
Rail ROAD 8FIas @ue's IaEe been made to meet them
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