Capt. Saunders, of the North Carolina Union Company, stationed at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank county. (N. C.) has been the first man in the department to act under the proclamation authorizing the reception of blacks into the armed service of the U. S. to garrison forts and positions. He has placed muskets in the hands of about three hundred contrabands at Elizabeth City, and put them upon guard duty about the suburbs of that town. A delegation waited upon Military Governor. Edward Stanly, in relation to the matter. The Governor promised prompt redress.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria, VA