| From the Wilmington Journal |
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| April 24, 1861 |
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| We learn that on Monday night,
at the culvert or bridge where the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
crosses the main run or stream of Tossnot Creek, about half a mile
beyond Wilson, three of the cross-ties upon which the track rested,
were found to be entirely removed, leaving the rails to be supported
by the chairs only. The telegraph wire was also cut. Most
providentially, although the track was felt to yield partially, the
Georgia volunteers were enabled to pass over safely. The string pieces
were also found to be partially sawed through. Of course, the bridge
was immediately made secure. It is reported that the fiend guilty of
this atrocious act has been arrested. |
| The County Court of Wilson
county being in session immediately detailed a patrol to guard the
bridge. |
| There are bad men among us,
and we cannot be too cautious or too vigilant, especially in regard to
our railroads. |
| Wilmington, N. C., May 2d, 1861 |
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