June 27, 1861 – Gatlin in Charge of Coast Defenses
We see here to-day Col. Gatlin, or General Gatlin, we are not certain which, but certainly Major Gatlin, formerly of the U. S. Army. Mr. Gatlin is a native of North Carolina, graduated at West Point, with Gen. Holmes, served with him in the Federal Army, and, like his friend, has resigned from that Army and offered his services to his native section. Need we add that his offer was accepted?
June 26, 1861 – From Camp Dennison
Camp Dennison, June 19 — On last Sunday evening, when the camp was all quiet and peaceable, a great noise came from the eastern side of the camp, and a great hurrying to and fro was seen in the 10th regiment. It was soon ascertained that some of the 12th regiment had been over in the 10th, and in some way, not known, had raised a fracas, in which one of the guards was shot. In a few minutes the whole camp was alive. The 10th threatened to come over and whip the 12th regiment. As soon as the rumor reached the headquarters of the 3d Brigade, the 12th, 3rd and 13th regiments were ordered to form a line of battle in front of their respective quarters. In ten minutes time they were all out, and marched up toward the 10th and formed aline along the railroad. All were greatly excited; even some of the officers were so excited that they could not repeat the orders of General Sleigh’s Adjutant, Smith, who was in command. In the meantime the Guthrie Gray regiment was drawn up on the opposite side of the railroad to put down the riot. It was at first supposed to be the 10th, and all both officers and privates expected in less than five minutes time to be engaged in a deadly conflict. On ascertaining who they were and what their business was, there was a sense of relief came over all in the 3d Brigade and all were thankful that they should not be compelled to shed the blood of brothers who were there in the same cause in which they had enlisted. The western side were ordered to their quarters, and by the aid of their own officers the 10th was pursuaded to go back to their quarters and then a fight was put down, which might have ended the lives of many who had enlisted in an entirely different cause from that.
June 25, 1861 – Manufacture of Arms
The Convention of North Carolina having vested in the Government of the Confederate States jurisdiction over the Arsenal and grounds at Fayetteville, all the rifle works or machinery recently at Harper’s Ferry have been or is being removed to Fayetteville, where the manufacture and alteration of arms will be carried on. The Richmond Dispatch says a number of workmen have arrived in that city on their way to Fayetteville.
New Amazonian Animal
June 24, 1861 – Harbor Defences and Coast Guard
June 23, 1861 – Naval Engagement – Gallant and Daring Chase of a Federal Steamer
On Sunday evening, about 7 o’clock, while the Confederate steamer Empire was engaged in reconnoitering the enemy’s works at Newport News, Captain Parrish discovered the Federal steamer Cataline, some distance off and under headway for Old Point. Chase was immediately given, and when within a few miles of Hampton Creek, the Empire fired two shots, one of which is believed to have taken effect on the Cataline and but for the proximity of the Cumberland frigate, which promptly opened her battery to stop the chase, the Cataline would in all probability have fallen into our hands.
Mulhall Barred From Pike
Gregg Served Notice on Wild West Showman
Norris B. Gregg, Director of Admissions and Concessions of the World’s Fair, served notice yesterday upon Colonel Cummins of the Cummins Wild West Show that Zach Mulhall must not again appear in that show on the Pike.
June 22, 1861 – Letter from the Camp
Camp Bragg, (near Suffolk,) Va., June 15, 1861.
Mr. Holden: Taking it for granted that you would like to be advised of the manner in which the 4th Regiment of N. C. Volunteers have fared, since they left the rendezvous at Garysburg, I have concluded to inform you.
June 21, 1861 – A Skirmish
A little fight occurred near Seneca Mill, which is on the Maryland side of the Potomac, some 28 miles above Washington. Lt. Col. Everett in command of three companies of District volunteers, about 200 men, being a detachment of Col. Stone’s column, who started in canal boats from Georgetown, and were obliged to leave them a few miles up, and march, the Confederates having cut the dam.