April 28, 1861
North Carolina.
We are informed that the free colored population of our town are ready and willing to do anything that they may be called upon to do in the present emergency. This is the proper spirit. Let them act up to it and they will be fully protected and provided for.
A number went down to the forts this morning. More will go to-morrow.
We learn that in Newburn the free colored population have also volunteered their services.
We learn that Fayeteville is as much a unit in the cause as Wilmington. We are but one people now. We understand that the same feeling prevails in Raleigh.—Wilmington Journal.