May 30, 1862 – Steamer Gordon Captured

Wilmington, May 28—The steamer Gordon, Geo. Walker, commander, was captured by the blockades this morning off the Main Bar of Cape Fear. One boat’s crew escaped, and reports no one hurt. The cargo consisted of 25,000 stand of arms, and 25 tons of powder.

Two Yankees were captured on the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad, 22 miles from Wilmington. They were brought here to-day, supposed to be spies or bridge burners.

The Camden Confederate, Camden, SC

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