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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06
Z nfIstsng and Organizing,

We need only call attention to advertising co..
umns to show how general and pervading is the spirit
of volunteering here and elsewhere. If for time the
spirit appeared to have fallen into state of mac
ton, it to be again reused to than tie
energy that marked its first Development in April and
May of last year
By the way, we notice that number of companies
under way in several counties in the East and
tire of the State with the view organizing into
giment to be commanded by Col. John L. Cantwell-
Col. Cantwell was among the very first 20 spring to
arms at the call Of the Governor last spring. and no
has since been Jealous and unwearyiug in his
efforts to promote the advancement OF the cause His
claims certainly very high, and energetic eff
Ger and thorough discipnarian we have no doubt he
will prove himself at the head CT his regiment to be the
right man in the right place
These troops will probably be employed in the de-
fence of North Carolina.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

A CORRESPONDENT who does not give bis al
liShed arhout responsible name, urges the building of
gun boats here and the casting of and manufac
ure oil small arms He thinks that we might get to-
gether materials for several efficient gun-boas, and
that we could fnd good mary old steam engines
around about the country that could be used for their
propulsion. He thinks the old Henrietta might be
raised cut down flush on deck and four inch white
oak sheetng her present timbers, with few
tlmbers to strengthen her would make a serviceablt
boat 10 short order. He thinks the machinery of the
old Rowan and other boats could be had cheap. In
me be suggests the spending of $40 900 gun-boas
which be thinks, would, if the boats we're commanded
by the right kind of make Wilmington perfectly
safe. He thiuks that the Arsenal at Fayetteville will
uU nothing under five years. which shows that be is
aware that thousands of mukets have been altered aud
reftttd at that establishment alIeady and that their
large steam engines being about up and ready for
work they aud will commence vigorous operations
this month in the making of arms, of which some
have already been turled out. Our correspondent also
suggests the mounting of all Our guns on the coast up
large 81 pounders on field carriages SO that they
be carried off if necessary He thinks that plenty
of large wheels could be found throughout the country
sufficiently strong to stand the recoi of very heavy
guns. We don't want much sand-paper. He thinks
that action, action, and that speedily ought to be e
motto and the practice and that any debts contracted
will be assumed at future time by the Confederate
Government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

Under the above caption the Charlotte Bulletin
comics and comments upon series of charges and spe
cfcaons urged against the President by the Charles
ton Mercury The charges are, first that due energy
has not been used in getting arms made at home
Second that little or no effort has been made to procure
them abroad. AS for these general charges we shall
say little since we do not know all the grounds upon
which they rest We shall only notice two specified
TONS one under each head. In support of the charge
Of want Of Cue diligence in getting arms made we ind
the following -
O. The Harpers Ferry machinery, for the manufacture Of
when Virginia from the Union 1t was sent to be
put into operation to Fayetteville, North Carolina moh1
ago. and not gun had yet been furnished 10 'e army II
had not yet gone into operation
In the first instance then only that portion Of the
Harper's Ferry Machinery devoted to the making Of
rites was sent to Fayetteville being not more than one
fourth of the whole Second portions Of that alb
sent and had to be replaced Third the motive power
at Harpcrs Ferry was water, while that to be used at
Fayetteville must be steam, and had to be obtained and
put up FOURTH, the buildings at Fayetteville were
wholly inadequate and Others had to be added Fifth,
although until very recently "ew arms had been fur
nshed to the army, a humber Of muskets, amounting
probably to six thousand had been oyerhaucd thOrou b
II repaired made into excellent percussion locks and
turned out equal to any percussion weapon 1t will
BE- seen that the N9cmy adduccs this specification
without that acquaintance with the subject that would
certainly have led it to 4 fl rent conclusion.
In support of the second charge, collateral to it,
the Mccuy set forth as follows -
We will mention me otter fact amongst many others, 60
ing 30 how II military ererg Of the President rev
swift lay az Nimr North Carolina Cne-half
NOT'ItF'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

BIG HeG.-A correspondent informs US that Col.
Edward W. Fonville, of Onslow county, killed hog
few days ago, two years DID, which weighed SIG lbs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06
For the JourSai
FAYETTEVILLE, March 70, 1862.
Mess,s Fulton g. Price:

MesS,S. Fulton g. Price.
You will be grutftd TO learn that our old friend Col
Alex. Murch son, with the aid Of others OF the same
grit, have organized company of over 200 cavalry
soldiers, each man furnishing his horse and his en-
tire equpneUts which Will consist of a double blrrt
gun and pistols, il the last can possibly be pro-
cured. The noble old patriot is now vergng on bis
three score years yet be possessed Of all the physical
power, energy aud activity OF of thirty aud my
word for it, If the yankees encounter him he will leave
his mark. What desired particularly to call your al
lent0n to- Is the manner 10 which the swords pro
cured John Elliott, Esq, is experimenting the max,
ing at his shop, and the work is done by his negro
smiths, land nearly completely the material out Of
which they are made is the circular steam saw which
you know Is OF the best tempered steel. They will be
encased in strong leather scabbards which is preferable
to the steel or iron scabbarG. l am told by gentlemen
who have them that they appear to be effective
and powerful cavalry weapon The only thing that
dampens the ardor OF the Col and his brave troopers
is that the authorities inform him they receive
but 10 in his company They are to meet at Summer
vile next Tuesday, to determine by lot who shall
make one of the ITO who is permitted 10 GO.
Every patriots heart must glow with pride and plea
sure, when he such spirit abroad amongst cur
peCro. 1t is sure indication that we "cant be COZ"
queTed." Yours, W.
VoLUNyEERING.-W hear from various parts Of the
State that the spirit OF patriotism is fully aroused ana
volunteers are mastering by hundreds and thousands
We think that fully one thousand have come forward
within two or three weeks in this and Robson, Moore
and Harnett counties And we see by communca-
ton in the Standard that companies now De-
ing organized in MeckIenburg county, upwards OF SUI
beiog already enrolled.
In Wilson county, company of 80 men was raised
and on the way to Raleigh in 48 hours
Fayetteville Observer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

WE think that nearly enough has been said about the
affair at Roanoke, and while, like 10 the orders to the
I" FIVE hundred at Baaklava it is too evident that
somebody blundered most grevously, and that the
whole should be strictly examined, and the unsounj
ness, if any, sternIy probed, SO that our causes
of weakness and failure may be discovered and removed
it surely proper that in the meantime, should have
a SUSPENSION of judgment, and a subsidence of that
honest but somewhat heated denunciation which in the
excited effort to remedy evil is very apt to do
wrong to some innocent party and perhaps bring about
worse evil than that which it aims to remove : Now
we don't think that Col. Shaw displayed all the military
knowledge or energy of Napoleon Wellington, but
for all that he is not amenabe to oneenth Of the
sure with which be is visited He had been on the is
land for months, but simply as Colonel OF the Eighth
Regiment. He was seldom in command for any length
of time, ard then cnly incidentally Col Wright of
Ga was in command at first then General hill, then
General Branch then General Wise; then, why even at
the time Of the fight Gen. Wise sent orders Then,
again. there were Engineer officers appointed to project
| works, etc, etc.
The frtqueut change O. commanders, the want of
permanent responsible head, and c0ltinn0us SYSTEM
seem to have been most in fault. Nobody appears to
have stayed long enough to do any good. Gen. Wise
had time to have organized any system, even con-
c7ding him military skill and ability. The talk that
attributes the removal Of General Hill and other mat
ttrs and things Of that kind to the operation Of State
party politics Confederate party politics, strikes
being all wrong; wrong as the attempt OF some Vir
gnia papers lay broad claims for distinction in IA
OF particular Firginans, while the country bows
in modification. 1t is like pumping blood out Of tur-
nip The men on RoanOke we're good and true, but
unfortunately circumstanced. Better luck next time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

- Single copies of the WILMINGTON DAILY JoUKNAL
may be had every day. issued, at wH1rAkERs
NEW Book STORE MARKET STREET. Also at KELLEYs Book
STORE, and at this Office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

MeSSrS Editors Il regre from your issue Of the
9th that there is controversy grOwg up between the
newspapers of this and the of Virginia each anda
vOrng thro the blame the dscredtab!e and dsss
trOus *f4v at Roanoke Island upon the officers the on.
posing state Now this is wholly wrong, tending conceal
under paltiZan warfare the denquenc Of the guilty.
parties and protect tbs from their just punishment There
doubt blame on both sides The department was
greatly to blame in sending that uDdering officer Wise
consiste in series of uninterrupted
fisas and T treasaDd there doubt Gen uger
gu ty Of gross derection of duty in not sending rein
OTcemekt5 to The island IN time But they alone
to bHme. Gel Shaw in command of that
months and it appears all time not
di6c0N ere1 THAT ON the of the road caueWay
the landing could not be from the Batte les Mac for
the purpose preventing the enemy from landing, nor
h Il tie marsh either side the
for trouls Neither does it appear that he ad any
reucbmeLts ade 10 protect his For such papabe
glect OF dGy there Is Had these things
as they should been properly nded there is
probability at least that the Island could have been held
even the small force upon it.
fgan, appears they compelled 10 abandon their
defences for want of ammunition al hough there
abundance the Island Ii wont do apologize for
cTimnal heglec5 Of duy by saying that Shaw mill
ary Engineer 1t in all the time be he'd command
there he did not know or Learn what his duties
how to perform them he should be removed for ncOmpe
ency, or he did know, and appears, did not do his
duty, he should be dismissed Nobody presume, ques-
oUs his bravery, but that is by the only quality
neCf sss1y Tor military commander; diligence in dschag
ing his duties aud III making his dnates pertO theirs
Is at asst rs essential aa bravery, and that Shaw def
EFT IN industry manifest and that has been the Of
our military men, the cause OF the fall Of aJteras the first
OF disasters and far the public knows there has
been 10 LEGATION t thar punishment for neglect
duty there and Ills Is allowed 10 pass il silence viii
gradually grow into precedent for to surrender
the enemy lest they should hurt by fighting them. This
eIs must do better had well at acknowledge
our nerorlty to the enemy, and quit this big farce. X
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

MAJOR GENERAL Pillows Report of the Battle or
Battles of Fort Doneson, which we pub ssh to-day will
be read with much interest.
The news about the Nashville is evidently mistaken
50 far as the date of such arrival is concerned All tie
rpors bere and evidently correct reports, place her
rival on Fr1@ay morning. AS Friday was kept IS
Sunday have little doubt but that it got SO in the
dispatch by accident.
We have heard before that General Braxton Bragg
had been ordered to Tennessee. The ASheuHie ~ c.,
Neogs of the 9th ult says distinctly and uneservedy
that ths distinguished military chisftain has been
signed to the command Of the department of East Ten
nessee, with bis head quarters at Knoxville"
The Buncombe Rifemen, fae company formerly
belonging to the first, Bethel Regiment has been re-
organized for the war.
twill be seen that President Davis is striking at
things in Richmond with a high hand, Perhaps it is
necessary that lie should do 50.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

ANOTHER ARRIVAL ABMs AND AMMUNITIoN.-We are
pleased learn that another vessel has evadg
the blockade, and arrived safely Confederate port with
thousands Of stands of and pounds powder
portion this cargo has passed through city, for points
Whers it is needed.-AugWsta CoRstitulionGlist.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

A GOOD deal of speculation is INDUCED III as to the
composition of the Cabinet, under the permanent gov
errmept Of the Conederacy, and there is pretty gen.
era wish expressed in favour Of change of some kind,
especially in the aud navy departments
Ali sorts of programmes have been got up, and all
sorts of cabinets Suggested but yet the President
has sent in no names for confirmation so far the pub
knows, ard the impression gains ground that
names will be sent n Mr.. Davis is certainly not liable
to the charge of readily yielding to clamor, to
the pressure of udicous public opinion. The future
must supply the word by which his course OF action
this respect is to be designated Now it is called Ddic-
ferenty frmness" stubborness," according to
the immediate views opinions of the parties who may
be talking about it. We hardly coincide in the views
expressed by some that change is to be made, ii
least that change has been contemplated 1t certain
| ly looks if something were 10 the way, since the
President keeps back his nominations for these appoint
mens so long. Ii change contemplated this
would hardly be the One difficulty may, no doubt
arise from the necessity Of keeping active gen
erals in the field so that although the country would
hail the appointment OF Beauregard Draxton Bragg
or some other distinguished soldier to the War Depart
ment it would also be opposed to losing their services
on more active field Of duty.
The Secretary of tie Treasury, Mr.. Memminger
seems to be generally looked upon among the best,
not the very best co5iue appointment that the Provi
sona President had made, and he will, no doubt b. re
appointed under the permanent government and con
frmed by the Senate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

IT WOULD appear that they have at last reused up in
Richmond to a sense OF the danger under which our
abors from the existence of spies and traitors 10
our midst and especially in large Cities the seat of
the Confederate Government among the rest.
/. is strange that while the North, which has not
been invaded nor threatened with INVASION presents
united front bent on cur sutugaon and plumber, there
should be, in the Soulh, invaded, menaced wounded
she is single man willing to cooperate in word deed
or even thought, with the invading foe. But fear
that there some such In all revolutions there
will be some SUCH and cannot expect complete ex-
emption There those among the children of Israel
who, on their way to the promised land agouh keep
looking back to the fash-pots OF Egypt So there
those among who will keep looking back to the flesh
pots of the corrupt government at Washington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

Nor BANK1BLE-Dae bills issued by the town cor
poraons in Virginia, and also the bills of the bank of
Phiippi, North Western Bank, and Paramount Bank,
in said State, not received at the Banks in Will
mipgton.
There is also in circulation individual due bills
of them payable in hay oats, straw coal, &c. They
are all illegal Issues and caution persons against re-
ceiviDg them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

ANOTHER COMPANY FOR THE WAR.-We have. the
pleasure of announcing to- lay the fact that that fne
body of men tie Wilmington Horse Artillery, Captain
S. R. Bunting, has enlisted for the War and will prompt
ly be recognized that basis. This company with
its material drill battery and equipments is an exceed
ingly valuable corps Daiiy Jaurnd} 9Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

RE-ENL1sTING IN THE 10Th REGIMENT.-Two compa-
MES of the Goth Regiment, namely, Company K from
Columbus County, under command of Captain Thomas
F. Toon, and Company g, from Brunswick, under
command of Captain John g. Brooks. These ar. very
fine companies,
"Tbe work goes bravey on" and we trust soon TO
be able to that all regiments reorgan
izad and all our ranks filled for the We learn
that eloquent addresses made yesterday to the goth
Regiment by Col Iverson, AID T. D. Meares, ard Fl.
L. Holmes, Esqs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

WE today the resolution passed by the Con
venton of this State to raise three artillery companies
to be engaged in the defence of Wilmington, and sta
toned in the batteries at or below town the Cape
Fear River. AS informed, thus far Captain G.
D. Ellis and COL r. G. Rankin lave received appoint
ments to recruit companies for this service If any
Others have been appointed and will inform US we will
take pleasure in stating the fact.
1t is proper to remark that these the only troops
now being raised here for definite local service -
REsOLUTION
TO RAISE CERTAIN ARTILLERY COMPANIES FOR THE DE-
FENCE OF WILMINGTON.
|. RsSolUed That the Governor be and he is hereby
authOz to raise by volunteer eni8 ment not exceed
ing three Artillery companies TO serve at the batteries
already erected which may hereafter be erected
the Cape Fear river below or at and in the vicinity of
the town Of Wilmington and that the constituting
such companies be entitled to the same bounty. pay
and allowances as are by law allowed to companies in
the service OF the Conf derate States.
2 BE 1t further 7es0iUed That the Governor be au-
thor zd appoint Captains and Leutenans to recruit
such cOmpant the term OF Of said companies
to b. for twelve months for three years, The war
unless sooner dscnaroei by the Governor.
Passed and ratified in open Conscntlon the Is h day
Of February, A. ID, 1862.
f.. Il. SATIFRTHWAITE, r.
Tcse Pest pro TEN.
WAITER L STEELE, Secretary,
L. q. EDWARDS, Asst ecreIdry
certify the foregoing to be trae cory Of tie ord-
nance on file in his Office,
Given under my hand, this 3 Ivy Of Ftbruary, 1862
RUFUS Ii. PAGE,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-03-06

VIM T. PRITCHARD, Esq, Of Richmond Telegraph
ic News Agent, sends US a copy Of circular address
sed to the Publishers Of Daily Newspapers III Virgin
ia, North Carolina, South Carolina Georgia and Ala
bama This circular is issued by Mr. Pritchard, as lie
states, in view Of the fact that dissatisfaction exists
among portion Of The publishers Of daily newspapers
who receive Geographic from him from agents
appointed by iim" OF this portion We do not form
part.
We 90 not say that Mr. Pritchard's arrangements
are perfect, but We do Think that he claims no more
than is due to him. when lie asserts that at all times he
has done his vejy best.
Only those who understand TIE difficulties attending
the collection and transmission of news in the present
disturbed state OF tie country with the theatres OF in
terest constantly changing, and with the lines of COM
munication constantly liable to be- interrupted can ap-
prcciae the difficulties under which Mr. Pritchard la
bOrs. And those who complain of the errors which ap-
pear in the clgraPhc columns Of the newspapers have
only TO look back for months past to be convinced
how much more correct these Geographic columns have
been than any merely private rumors dispatches
This has been noticed here over and over again.
Mr.. Pritchard is not the Agent Of any Associated
Press. lie had been acting as leading Southern
Agent Of the Associated Press which had its heac
quarters in New York. But when State after State
Seeded that arrangement and connection could nc
longer be kept up at the South. TO supply to the bes
of bis ability, the want created by the failure of tb
former arrangement, Mr. Prtchald stepped forward al
a Geographic news agent made the best arrangement
IN his power and Certd his services to the Press of TIT
South. Upon tie whole, lie has done remarkably we'll
and has been the means Of efectirg much more liberia
arrangements with the Geographic lines than had eve
existed before.
We do not think that in the present precarious posi-
ton Of tie newspaper business au Associated Press
could be organized with tie proper elements Of strength
and Permanercy necessary for its success so that really
individual Effort with cordial cooperation, appears
Us TO be the best plan to be pursued Tor the present