The Raleigh
State Journal contains numerous extracts from the
Herald of the Union, a paper started since the occupation of
Wilmington by the
Federals, dated March 2d. It is printed with the material of the
Carolinian, but no name appears.
Among the advertisements is a card from
O. S. Baldwin,
Broadway, New York, to his former patrons at
Wilmington, etc., and an appeal from
George Myers in behalf of the
Union prisoners returning through
Wilmington.
General Orders No. 1 announce that
General J. M. Schofield assumes command of the District of North Carolina, headquarters in the field.
Other general orders announce the appointment of provost-marshals, post commanders, etc.
Special Orders No. 18 assign
Brigadier-General Joseph R. Hawley to the command of the District of Wilmington, "which will embrace all the territory under military control in rear of the army operating from
Cape Fear river as a base.
General Hawley will be responsible for the protection of the depot at
Wilmington, Cape Fear harbor, and the line of railroad in rear of the army.
He will also perform the duties of provost-marshal-general for the district under his command."
Provost-marshals are authorized to administer the oath to such persons as desire to take it, and "loyal" persons will be permitted to carry on their business; everything to be governed by the same rules and regulations as have been applied to
Savannah and other captured towns.
The theatre has been opened, and
Miss Eloise Bridges and other "stars" were announced to appear.
Stores and shops have to be closed at 7 P. M., and no one is allowed to sell liquor to soldiers, under severe penalties.
