Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
| about o'clock p. M. we are enabled, however, to
present toeraby concise account Of the operations Of

about o'clock p. NJ, we are enabled, however, to
present toeraby concise account Of the operations OF
the day.
According to our informant's statement, the first
fighting occurred at Battery Harrison. At about 8 I
O'Clock, A NJ. our men moved against the work-the |
euemy having placed themselves in position, dis
tanca from the Battery to meet the attack In the Coz
ict that ensued-he Yankee loss being very heavy at
this pointour forces made victorious charge, result
ing IN the driving of the Yankees iuto the [ort.
Once under the protection of the deences of the r
however, the enemy rallied sufficiently to successfully
resist the further advance of This iDdecisiVe
the part of the Yankees closed the operations
of the day Battery Harrison-our forces holding
the ground upon which the battle had been waged.
All accounts CONCUR in placing loss at very low
figure, whilst that OF the enemy was very severe.
About an hour after the commencement of the fight
at Battery Harrison, namely, at O'Clock, forces
struck the right of the Yankee line the Darbytown
road, driving the enemy in confusion, through their
works, for two miles, and capturing some three or
four hundred prisoners, and nine pieces Of artillery
The engagement this point reported to have been
the heaviest of the day. end our success was not OBJ
tanned without valuable sacrifice OF lite. The gallant
Gen. Gregg, commanding Texan brigade here fell IN
the advance. To the heroic efforts and untirng indus
try of this noble officer much of successful defence
of the Nortb-side lately has been due.
Among other casualties, We have to report: General
Bratscn, of S. O., badly wounded Colonel Haskell,
comm andng IT'D s. G.. Infantry, severely wounded in
the face, and Major Haskell of the s. O. artillery, also
wounded Rauor stated that General Gary bad been
killed, bat happy to think that this report is
without foundation. We could trace 1t to DO reliable
source.
Our loss in the battle on the D.bytov IN Road, like
that in the operations Battery Harrison, is report
ed inconsiderabe, in view of the obtained
The loss SUSTAINED by the enemy however is reported
severe.
In the AFTERNOON sub cqueUt to the cessation Of &C
tive hostilities, comparative qlet eigDed along the
lines The days work altogether, decidedly In our
favor and leaves our troops in excellent condition Tor
future operations.
We publish to-day the proceedings OF meet
ing of citizens for the purpose Of continuing in exist
Relief Association in the town OF Wilmington.
We are well aware of the benefits bestowed upon the
poor ard feedg by the Association Of gentlemen du-
ring the past year. and affords us no little pleasure
to see that the institution is not to be allowed to die
out It is right that gentlemen who labored assidu-
ousy for twelve months in so benevolent cause, should
be relieved and others substituted in their places: We
trust the present Committee will be able to accomplish
all the ends desired and that the Commissioners Of the
town will cheefuy aid them in their praiseWortby Oh
jects they are requested TO do by RESOLUTION Of the
meeting, as will be seen below. The poor must be
cared for 1t will be seen that the wood committee
have already commenced their duties, and have
no doubt the call fer labor they make in to days paper
country. The proceedings as follows:
Town EEsstIng.
WILMIEaToN. N. c., ct. 4th, 1894.
An adjourned meeting of the ctzens by request of His
onor. the Mayor held this evsning for the purpose
Of hearing the report Committee appointed at meet
ing held the evening of s0h September, to Organize
associana procure supplies fuel the
poor the Town. His Honor tbs Mayor, presided, and
j. B. Rsass was APPOINTED 1hs .ued 40
following report for the organization OF the Relief Associa
TIE COMMITTEE appointed ITO an Assoclatlen
to supplies OF food and fuel for the poor of the
said Aesoc'on and to report an adjourned meeting OF
the citizens, respectfully submit the following
ent Organization admits of hut little any Improvement
The perfection Ct the Association ony eqaasd
Indeed, it matter of SURPRISE that suoh Immense
amount of good should have been accomplished with M
have been in ignorance to its existence fer the
placed bread and meat in the mouths OF six hundred nd
persons and enabled hundreds of others purchase
provsoas st greatly reduced prices The objects and ina.
portanos OF such socety must be apparent to The mind
of every rejecting in the eopmunity. ard while
on yet it mus be admitted that had the community been
alice to the necessity that existed much greater results
Your Committee deem only necessary present Che
outlines OF the present organization leaving it's details to
agemen for ensuing year. They recommend the
aeet Association consist of President, Vice President,
Executive Committee RecretarY ard Treasurer Store
keeper Committee for purchasing provisions, Com
mistes for procuring wood, and Committee for each
Wa d. that the be divided into nine Wards and that
a Chairman be appointed ter each Ward with power to
associate with a suitable persons, who shall constitute
Visiting Committee. 1t sha be the duty Of thea Craftsman
of each Ward to report o time to time to the President
of the Association the number Ct INDECENT persons. as
also the number of those whose creumsaLees such
to enatle them to purchase.
The Committee beg leave to recommend tbs following
gentleman Ill the d-rent positions CT the Relief AS
ISOLATION, viz:
Presidents. D. Wallace.
Vjce President.-E. D. Hall
Secretary and Tressu, er-Thos. H. Harden
Store Keeper.-Zsno II. Green.
Purchasing Committee ALFRED Martin, B. G. Worth,
W. r. Ut!ey.
Purchasing Wood:-O. G. Parsley, Jr., g, Q. VanAm-
ringe, Jr, f. A. Keith
thairuan tor Ward No. 1-Jas. 6hackeIford.
IS " Jesse J. Cassidey.
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