Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-05-21
NIississiPpi A fairs.

From the correspondence Of the Mobile Advertiser
from Jackson, the Oh, we make the following ex
tracts
Reinforcersents are hourly pouring into Jackson
both for its defence and swell the ranks of tbs
gallant army on Big Black. 1t is not known who
commands the troops sent from North Carolina and
| Charleston.
Port Hudson has contributed her share of reinforce
ments, but to what extent it would be imprudent to
mention.
The two armies facing each other on the
opposite banks of the Big Black river, tie one Gags
for the ndng battle confident and self reliant rot
wEstanding the inequality of numbers, the other hest
tating and fearful TO advance, in spite of its imposing
psraphernalia and the Blasting and clustering of lis
commanders 1t is reported that Grant is using the
pick and spade on the side Ct the Big Black opposite
to the object of mis- wishes This does look il
he intended to advance his immense columns rapidly to
the attack and crush the less formidable numbers OF the
| Confederate army.
Four spies have been brought to jackson from dt.
ferent points in Mississippi One is reverend pastor
who has looked to the welfare OF flock at Port Hud
for many years. aud who, after running the lines OF
both armies near Grand Gulf several tines has been
caught with damning proofs of his guilt upon his PER
Another is man who obtained, some weeks ago,
pass from the authorities in jackson to Granada and
was caught whilst attempting to cross the Codwater
log of wood in order to reach the enemys liues.
Another is Frenchman, who was arrested some weeks
ago Pocahontas for being unable to give salts
factory account Of himself.
The exposed points, particularly the highways lesd.
ing out of Jackson, being hastily fortified, and the
town limits will be bristing with entertainments
and pckets The Governor is exerting his utmost
ergy-and that is din preparations for de-
fence If the Yankees prOcrastnate in contemplated
movement this town, they will meet with infant
brother or sister the may beg of rugged Vicks
burg, and find new born Hercules, who, from his
de- will strange the serpents sent by granny Grant to
destroy it.
Abiding to the new plan of hiring the negroes in
New Orleans the writer thus gives the opinion OF a
New Orleans darkey on the subject
Two dollars month and find his own clothesi "Why
used to steal massa's chickens and sell 'em to him
agin for more'n dat comes to in q week; and knows
desc ankees gwne to count theirs when theys first
hatched and keep counting en- till days cooked
for dinner.
The MONEY MARKEr.-NEw YORK, May 6.-There
is an uneasy feeling among bankers and capitalists
which unsettles the money market and somewhat checks
loans to borrowers not strictly FIRST class The unsat
isfactory and meagre furnished to the public
spe citing the movements and position of the army Of
the Potomac induces extreme caution the part OF
money lenders and the more prudent class OF stock
operators Our foreign relations are also discussed
with apprehension of complications with France, which
may cause money lenders to call in their loans and
thereby force upon the market larger amount OF &C.
curties than the legitimate demand could absorb with
out decline in prices. The future OF prices there.
FORE ia uncertain under the influence OF probable events
which may shake the confidence of money lenders
| Gold fuctuated from 194 70 l5l,