Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-16
From the Charleston Courier.

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Readers of the Courier will perhaps fad something
of interest in the following extracts from letter
ceived by gentleman OF this State from friend now
on his way to Europe This touris, disabled soldier.
whose services lost the COnfederacy by wound
received at Seven Pines, left Wilmington early last
month (May) ani the letter which reference is made
was written from ST. Georges, Bermuda, on the 18th
of May We hope to be able to lay before readers
many accounts ON the same pen, OF scanes incidents
and opinions beyond the water. So keen aud acute
observer will hardly fail to gather much in the
OF his travels which may Instruct as we'll as amuse
those who do not erjoy the same opportunities
Presenting that my letter sent by the City OF Pc
terb burg reached you, will not repeat the observations
therein made, 10 the climate, agricultural and soca
condition of tbese islands but as they COMPARE
lively unknown 10 people, ard canEos ill my let
ter with anything interesting, | will add such
other points ny wider acqu4 intanc3 and mere
tended observations have tlicIed Just at this tine,
in connection with our III ckaie business this place
has assumed an inheritance which neither the inhabl-
tans Dor the Id dreamed OF, for which
the place prepared, The little town OF st. George
the island Of the same name, is the locus of block
ade ru ming The harbor is safe, deep and OF sufficient
extent to hold five times many vessels
ever likely to come here. The town itself is small,
with little streets resembling alleys, cut out OF
the limestone rocks, without pavements; the houses
principally of one story the stories resembling the
little shops to be found 90 King street. Charleston.
The wharf accommodation is SMALL aud the only hotel
a small second rate c5DccrH. The inha btan's of the
town are principally English and negroes the latter po
litcay equal terms with the whites yet socially,
about the relative stots prevails with Yet
instances not where negro have bought
for themselves white husbands, the men generally be-
longing to the Eoglsh army, regiment of which is al
ways stationed here. A few Conederates may be
found here, engaged in the blockade business most of
which is in the hands of English SPECTATORS who are
sucking the very lie blood of our country. They are
generally selfish dogs, who would flea anything for
money. They all profess strong Southern eeliDg yet
SlIsrI
ly, they are vile set yet some good men among
them. Mn,r Norman Walker, cur Con ular agent, is
an honest man. aud, told au efficient officer. A
few Others may be found.
To give you idea Of the business of the place,
Major W. told the other day that there were one
thousand tons OF bacon and pork here belonging to the
Government and awaiting shipment much Of this is
spoiled, much destined to be in the summer
months approaching. There eight ten vessels
in port loading Three of them have just arrived
from England and more expected. 1t is thought
that there will b. twenty five thirty vessels running
between this place aud Wilmington during the coming
summer. fear that all of cur cotton will be taken
awayiwithout giving back much substantial benefit, and
we will be left at the close Of the without bale
for credit There facts with reference to the
sending out Confederate Bonds which it seems to me
should be brought 20 the attention OF the Government
They are sacrificed out here in Earope at about eight
pence the dollar and that is better than paying
twenty for one for exchange great amount Of them
sent out, and in that way obligations at the
close OF the will not be to ourselves but great
measure to these English, who are buying them at
merely nominal sum. The business, fear is carried
on to enormous extent. AS soon as find out more
abont the matter | viii write.
MAY lit is raising again to day and has been
for two days past The air is very damp and disagree
able the houses here being made of porous sone are
always damp ihe scenery bout this little place is
very fne-the river from The signal station a0d bar
racks behind tie town. the most enchanting that have
ever known. 4 ride Hamilton ct the other and
end of the Islands the other morning perfect
ly delightful, in company with Mr.. -, of -,
and MIR. -- hired fly in the eariy morning and
set out. The roads, cut OF the limestone rocks and
winding around the hills perfectly good, aud
scenery along the route very beautiful notice very
little cultivation-have seen field larger than
of garden spots yet the soil the sides of the
hills and IN the valleys is very productive The ami
mails raised fere about like our own notice very
few birds No trees but cedars Of bleandess there
are great many of large size. | found long
of them, and, they in full bloom they added much
TO the charm of my ride. Nothing more is needed to
convince of the impracticabilty of slave emancipa
tion than the condition of things in these islands, I'm
til the commencement of this war, which has given it
fictitious prosperity this place most unequvocal
ly degeneratirg so with all the rest, and yet tns
paradise for slaves compared with the West India
Islands.
will leave in steamer belon ring TO the CoDfeder-
ate Government direct tor Liverpool, this afternoon,
and reach there probably in fourteen days l am very
anxious about military affairs, but very hopeful
have news but 10 the 1O!h-regret much to hear OF
jenkins fate.