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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08
A French Estimate OF Generals Mo
Clellan and Mcdowell

The American correspondent Of the
OpiHl0He NHt55uake IS said 10 Be either
The Prince Napoleon or one of his
suite, and numerous pecuiiari.ies +, his
letters favor The idea. The O1575o,,c
Al any rate IS the recognized newzn3-
per organ Of the Prince. The Letter
Gated Washington, Aug. Is. contains
The following:
= General Mcclellan, a pupil Of the
West Point Academy, Is man tbjrt---
five years old, very small In statqra
wHh black hair and mus.ache. - II.
gelligent, frank, and agreeable counter.
ance, and Of simple aad modes, bebay-
lor. Seeing HIM pass in the street
you would take him for a French of.
Ger Of engineers or artillery. General
Mcdowell commands all the troaps nm
The r.gh, balk OF the Potomac. Ha =
a man of about f0rty-two, is laroe and
strongly buIit; his face is not partIcu-
larry delicate, but IS remarkably one,
and, from its expression of fraDkoass
and amIabIlJy, engaging. Il McCleI-
Ian resembles one of our engineer Off
GERS, Mcdowell. Is Ike a French infan-
Try officer. HIS conversations. his
character and his prin piles are sup4ri-
or 10 h's exterior, however PROPOSES
ing that may be he Is u man as iust
as true, as simple as one can meet. He
received a terrible check at Bull Run
and he speaks Of IL wilaou. bitterness
without reCrim'uaii0n, with an accent
Ot SINCERITY. and an eI4vatoio ,f -,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

The TowS or LExISGroY.-Lex-
ing,on Is the capital OF Lafayette coun-
~. Mo. I20 miles west of jefferson
City, 800 west OF $. Louis, and is a
town Of the first importance IN Western
Missouri. 1t has population Of more
than 5000 souls. is on the direct road
10 Santa Fe by overland route, and is-
the seat Of large trade. Situated on
the right bank OF the Missouri, :, com
mands lie river, and tn rebels hold
ing It are aJIe 10 cut off all our commu-
nIcauons by hat channel with western
Alssca-! eud with kansas Thus, as a
s.ralegicaI point, is loss IS serious
one 70 the Federal cause. and lis gain
OF NJ small value 10 the SecessIoIn>ts
is possession practically settles The ques-
ton for that part Of Missouri, for there
are more SecessIonisls IN that section OF
The State than ia any other, aud 10 have
gained Lexington Will add very much
10 their strength. Is loss also places
Kansas IN q very critical condition.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

SOLDIERS SuIRrs.-We saw at ,he
QuaTermaster' Deoa ~lmentLhis morn
ing, a 10; of shirts which came from
Madison for the soldiers here. The
cloth ls blue aud OF good quality, but
the cut and making OF them has ruined
The fabric without producing a decent
garment. IL the first place, the sleeves
are TOO shor! and loo small ai,oge,her-
50 much - tha; after they have been
washed TWO or three times they Will be
perfectly worthless, as they will be- too
small; then again, they are miserablv
put together, some OF The stitches being
At least quarter Of an inch apar,, aud
there Is scarcely 4 stay TO secure
the seams, 50 lha, they will rip at the
very first provocatIou. They are 10
more ike the shirts made under tie
supervision Of The Quartermaster's De-
par;ment here, than siop-Shop work Is
like The best kind OF cus,om articles.
Some one should see to II that no more
such garments as these Madison shirts
are imposed upon the soldiers, for it is
no more Than imposition to furnish such
articles 70; their use.-lIlL Dan. 81,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

LOUIS =. HARvrY.-Since 1896, we
have had the pleasure of knowing this
gentleman. He was a boy then, and
perhaps he may have forgotten his first
acquaintance with Us but we have not
We say therefore that we have known
Alr, Harvey almost, or quite a quarter
OF century. We have known hlIn well
and we eau say of Linn, what can be
SAID o. few men Of middle age, that we
have never known anything wrong of
him. Always firm, always consIs.eut,
he has Sustained a good and we bell "
happy career Of life thus f4r.cer,ainly
q useiu. one. He Is endowed with a
sterling integrity which w.Il yield to ne
seductive sElred with 4 no.
lie ambition, because he IS ambitious 10
be Instrumental Ia promoting the right,
we hail his nomination 10 the chief
magis.racy Of the State with no ordi-
nary satisfaction, lecauSe We feel as
sured that the grea, interest Of the Sale
and nation w.ii not be only safe in his
hands, but VIII te graced and dignifed
by every step which he will take for
their pr0m0;i0n.-Eiec Dcm0crat
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08
The North Carolina Coast

The New York Cgulzzlrrlzi riraz
he following description ot the coa..
If North Carolina, was.h w!.g b. es-
pec.a..y Interesting now that the victory
Of H5ueras has drawn public attention.
tAtaer:
Ous.le of the capes Of N-lrr.a-a
llere are ID In,.ts that Ne {. Il discover
On vie les, maps. Ill ID admit vessels
drawing more th3u three feet of water.
aa.A reaching Ocrae0ka inlet. winch
Is a.la. one Lu.lreI and fgr.v miles
from Cape Henry.
1t Is 10 be observed. however. ,bat
The narrow snip o. .aad 51.sr fb4
southern c5as. Is sub Ia IS ro-...,r,
changes. old channels h...u- ua and
new ones forming bvs.e b.a..ar IF ne
ocean suraes. I,s rar.r,..I IA, ,ra
OF TWO zucl openings has. been mad.
SINCE The establishment. 5r the block
ade.
Ocraeoke inlet IS ah9u, f9r.y miles N
the s5usAwls. If Cane Hau-ras Tbe
entrance is narrow and difficult. the
general depth II water balar al..,, -,
1eel.
The lighthouse on an adjoining IS
land las long been exs.aga.saeI. l.
does not appear that this port has Vet
been sau. "; tu. we may hope ,haI i.
Wl., shortly ba attended IS.
The harbor of Beausor. IS The bes,
on ,he North Carolina coast: lis prig-
cipal chana-l. O.I Top5a5I inlet, haq.n-
seventeen feet Of water on The tar. !
long aud tor.uous navigation anu a rail-
road communication win the anterior
as we.l as wiki the great Northern ana
Southern line of travel. Beaufort is
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

CABBAGE FOR WISrER.-Dig shall
low trenches IN a dry par, Of the gar
den, say two feet apart. IN which plan:
The cab5ages (Which must be carefully
taken from. the beds with all the roots)
Ireity closely, then erec; over them i
low scafolding, two posts being two,
fee, from the ground let It be a l:tlle
higher in the middle, 10 carry off the
water, and cover with straw or corn
fodder, but,s down. This costs llsile
labor or skin. aud viii give YOU cab
bage through the winter and spring.
about as fresh and good as in October.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

Mas PARrINGToN's LAsr-Lte g0eS
J0r q S0ldier-Mrs. Paruneton makes
farewell address .- T" Ike. my son.
stand up while l dress you hold my
bonue; and specs" Fellow soldier:
It's The abandoned duly Of ali to be pa
,riarchIal IN these times, and 10 hand
dJycn, unrepaired, the glorious flag Of
al seeding generations Here Ike
commenced counting Of the new fash
loued cheer, swinging the old bonnet
up am down As Le went IN. one, TWO,
lhree-,ger. 'lIarch hesilaliagly IN
to the coateu.-d field, and # a rebel de-
mauds your quarters. tel. him You had
Ia. three, and The last one : spent;
then. II he won't quH and leave, quit
yo1rse.tllae a man, and may you have
glorious champaign Of l."
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08
Oarieties.

"a v hatever IS voted in a commit
tee OF ladies' IS carried by ha,las9nle
majority.
- The death-smi!e makes the
dark Pas, an arch Of triumph into q
radiant Future.
* Tba Co,eads~,,a ,-oon. IL
.,-.--l - - m ',ilu
:. , 80 = - i1-'''i g i''-' OU' gan
- ~
80 Yol know mock modestv lust
IS y8u DO mock-tur,ie - from lis BEING
the produc. Of a calrs head.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08
To PRorEcr -WoaK.-The hes

To PRorEcr IRoS-W ORR The best,
rs j. js also the bes.-Iooaing, protection
for iron ordnance and o.ber plain IRON
work KEEP. Gu: = doors, Is 4 coat of
black paint, ana over this. a finely
sprinkieI coat of black lead. The
black lead Is 70 be applied before the
previous coating Of paint IS entirety
dry. The lead may then be polished
with 4 rag or brush.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

When ve see q young lady waving
the war flag o: the South, We conclude
that she Is anxious Tor an engagement
with some good -looSing Union man.
L0u5SUiHs .T0urn71.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08
Joli> II. WESTON.
hfNI. q - Or.

= isae-a. S.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-10-08

- Books are embalmed minds
Fame IS a flo yer upon dead mans
heart;
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-14
BY A SOLDIER.
HAN QUARTERS WILMINGTON HoRsE ARTILLERY, |


meeting Of the company. called this day for the
pose expressing their feelings relative to the deah OF
private Enoden Pierce, whep upon motion OF Capt D.
Bunting Sergt W. 2. Elliott called TO the CHAIR anG
on motion of Lieut. L. H. Bowden Serg l. j. Switzerland
and private W. Collins requested to act as secreta
ries.
The meeting being organized, motion Of Capt 5 H.
Bunting was moved that committee OF four be appolo
ed by the chairman draft resolutions expressive OF the
sense of the meeting whereupon the chairman APPOINTED
Lieut.. l.. Il. BowdeB Sergt S. Shepard. Corporal l.
BcLenden and private j. O. Ormsby, who reported the
following , ;,
WHEREAS, Through the wisdom Of Him that doeth all
things WELL have been deprive of one OF our best mem
beers, SNoDEN PIERCE, therefore, be it
Resoved, LIST, That in death of esteemed fellow
soldier Snoden Pie ce, company has sustained loss
which we fee nsvgr be replaced.
2d That wish bear testimony of his worth As
true patriot devoted frs nd and perfect genemrna
man, who a soldier always cid his duty cheerully anC
willingly, and never at tine, Did or said anything thai
would bring reprOach upon himself Others
3D. That deeply sympathze with his beloved vile ano
children, relatives and friends and give them perec
THAI he died calmly and peacefully only Oh is
tans ard patriots could die
4th, That we recommend to the Relief Committee in H0I
y shelter district pay strict attention to the wdoo 8nC
orphans Of our worthy jelloW soldier.
oh That cops OF these resolutions be sent to the FAM
deceased. and also the Wilmington journal fO
publication.
On motion of Capt S. r. Bunting, the meeting adjourned
". p. tLLIUTT Chm.
4. J: SUTHERLAND, Secretaries
j. ~. COLL Ms,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-14
Important from Eurons

Prince Napoleon Reports In r. DOR If n Rooo,,.
6o'tthern CONF derGcy-ALdTn IN England 07o,I ~ he
cay OF Co'on-Fremonory Symptoms of Recogno?$ scar
[Pars Correspondence of the n Y Eerald Ns'''on
PARIS Oct Isl was not stakea in tba inS NV.
gave you my last, to the favorable rencrt al0l
poeon had given to the Emperor Of what be luce Ma
be the CHARGES OF success OF the South. The fact
notorious, and the language he has held to moro ~ now
the Ministers here makes it evident that in bo Lou one Of
Union is broken forever 1t is easy to see that tb Tie
ment jouinas have become more Southern in soVell
SINCE his return The ConsIt tionel " Of this morn
serts letter from Manassas, fatty contradetinp ali
been said about scarcity of food difficulties ot has
among the rebels ""y Sort
We all watching with the most intense intaro.
military movements, and whatever may be the viev ON
Cover ment, am now more than satisfied tb h'
popular feeling is the side of the Union Priv" St a..
leon told his cousin that be did not believe ~ Napo
l. In the power of the Federal army to gain aDv in
ant victory over that of the Confederacy. uIPon
o. hat, admitting tire possibility of the fact # v,,
tie morrow of victory he far off its ohiect as bu
g. That the whole Union, as comprised by the Nor,b
rope Of sand. He gave his voice in favor of an % Va
cogntion of the South have not the slightest ho
in stating this, as my information autheH
The government is very uneasy about Il harvest r.
and again and again assurances put forth Inv
official organs that no effort shall be wanting to ow
present price of bread. 1t is its apprehensoas on % @
that renders it anxious about the cotton SUNNI - |
suranco of which it only in recognition Of Tho a,
States. A complete understanding exists between r.
aad France the subject, and any disaster ia tLo
army will be followed nsaDter by acknoW e3oro
the South. Nay, am by no means sure that eypn
tory and rout under the auspices of General Moo VIC
would alter the matter. ''1
The Orleans Princes have caused great or,
Europe. The English press cannot forgive them for ~
with the ortheTn States in the present struggle SrI
example, it is felt, will have great moral efc Nn
Europe; and the secret the undetermined, the vile o. ~
of our glorious country spit out their those
and commentator, instead of the abuse that is Shoe
upon them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-14
EOdy Found,

We learn from Mr. S. Myers that on last Tuesday
morning, while the steamer Enterprise was going up the
Cape Fear River, when opposite Mr.. Bzzeps landing
aboco eighteen miles from Wilmington body was
discovered floating in the river, which, from note in
the pocket, as well from other circumstances, was
identified as that Of MT. d. n. Mcmillan member Of
Captain Richardson's company of Bladen artillery,
drowned short time since while coming down with the
company to Wilmington.
Captain Pridgen, of the Kantuck militia with some
others who were on board the Enterprise went out in
small boat and secured the body and took it to shore
where Mr.. Bizzell took charge of it.
ANY further information desired by relatives can be
obtained by calling at the Office of Messrs Loeb &
SWarzman in Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-14
uaEY.

EDWARD c. REAvEs, Conmissary Sergeant Of the Sd Re
Giment North DINA State Troops died il Fredercks
burg, Va, the lst DAY of November, IS6I friends
unwilling that his death should be announced with
passing trih'. e to his memory
He oDng man OF most excellent character Hav
ing few early advantages he had devoted himself with dill
gence and perseverance to his Improvement; and
he left home few short months ago. full of health. asG
hope he had bright prospects before him of long life
usefulness and honor His habits Of attention and perseve
brought with him into the service sol
der he prompt, obeden and always cheerful in the
performance Of his duty He gained the confder
of lis comrades and his officers; he early selected
from the ranks the position which he filled His
discharged the entire satisfaction of the Regiment
for the zeal which brought him into the service mode
rated and controlled by good sense, make it Ell
cient fol usefulness.
His friends mourn his untimey DEATH ard teHder bis
bereaved relatives that sympathy which, though it
console them, is due to lis worth and virtue. h*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-14
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting Of the Brunswick Guards, Company g. 1Oh
Regiment a. c. Volunteers, on the 18th day of November
re secretary The following resolutions adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t hath pleased the Lord of Battles take
from midst brother soldier and esteemed friend
JUNIUs g. EVANS.
ReSOUed s That by the death of Jnnius G. Evans the
Brunswick Guards have lost efficient member, and the
Southern Confederacy patIiot
2nd, That while we bow in meek submission the vii
Of Providence feel assured that loss is his etena
gain.
3D. That although away from his home, and deprived
the tender attention Of Father and Mother he found MIR
and Mrs. j. Potter to be kind and tender friends.
4 That the heartfelt thanks OF the Brunswick Guard
be rendered to Mr. and Mrs Potter for their kindness
friend in time of need
5h That copy of these resolutions be forwarded thu
family Of the deceased.
oh, That publication be made in the Wilmington Journal
SETH ROBBINS, Oh II.
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For TIE journal.


MES RS DIroEs the 26th ult " Whitehall Ladies'
Soldiers Aid ocety formed by the election OF Mrs.
Haunah }. johnson, President Mrs. Kate A. Cromartie,
Secretary, and n!Ts 81. d. .ooen. Treasurer.
The following laies Comp0se Executive Committee
Mrs. John A Mckay. - ~. j. j. Lucas, Mrs. DOCt. Ora
ham Mis- NJ. j. GromaItie Mrs. J. B. simpson, Miss Sue
Dickson, Miss LucF Maultsby and Miss Victoria Russ.
The following articles have been contributed since the
formation of the Society Mrs. John H. Clark quilt pr
SOCKS towels sage and pepper Mrs. M j CroEsartie
John Monroe, pillows Mira. NJ ri. WooIen blankets,
quilt comfort, pillows large mattresses, pants
prs. socks Mrs. beet Graham 2 blankets, large
rass, comfort pr pillow slips, towels prs. socks,
tab cloth hospital use bibles Mrs J. a. Mckay
pr. sheets, pillows, pr. pillow slips; Miss Lizzie Nc
Kay, pr socks; Miss lucy Mausby. Pr socks: Mis-
j. ". Russ, large mattresses, pr sheets, pillows
blankets, l quilt, towels Miss Victoria Russ, prs
SOCKS; Mrs. W. A. Savage, prs socks blanEe MIS-
Jane Lanhan, pr. socks MIS-. A. E. Mckay ID shirts l.
prs. socks prs. drawers; Mrs. Kate A. CToInartle
double and }iDge blankets, prs socks pillows, pill
low slips large matress, lot baudages bibles, sage
Walls Miss Sue Dickson, large matrass; Mrs. }
j. D. Lucas, matrass ticks comfort, Il ard pill
low and lot OF cloths tor hospital ) Miss Mary A. Lu
cas-, prs socks Mrs. 81. j. Johnston, prs socks pill
low. pillow slips; VIM. BIackman, prs socks. AM
the owing amounts contributed in cash fer the pur
of mattresses for volunteers of Blade county
W. Russ, Sl0 j. A. Edwards 81 Neil Buie 81; RObt
Council, 81 IL wis McNoron, 81; DR.. H. b. Robinson
$40; J. M White s. j. W. Cromarte, 81; F. F. Gum
ming So ". A. Savage, 81 j. A. Mckay, So Mrs. j.
Clark so cts; j. Marsh, 81; j. q. Daniel S. Z.
Byrd 80 cts; B. l.. Daniel 81; Thos. Evans So; Mrs
D0ct Graham, 81; VIM. Burney 81; j. j. ID. Lucas, So
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-14

THE WAR EXPENDITURES OF THE GANKEES-t-
Yankees are spending, for war purposes alone, SI2
600 per day. SO their writer's say This Is larger Na
than the correspondent Of the Baltimore American gy
them credit for in the article upon which we CONNIE
ted some time ago. 1t makes $455 100000 per aIIn
instead OF S442 100000, as we stated in a former art
Gle This is the most tremendous expenditure for TE
purposes, not only that ever waa made, but that 9G
was conceived by the widest imagination. In Ill
House OF Commons, in 1915, Mr.. Tierney stated la
the British war expenditure amounted, in 1908, o~tJ.
100000 sterling, ($225,0 00000,) in 1909 it reac
$50 100000 sterling, ($26O,00OOO0) In loIC
fell back to e46,0O00O0 sterling, (S230OOOtN
In 1911, it again arose TO G52,000OOO s,e.I,
($260,000O00) In 1912, it went up to G55VUgy1
sterling, ($275000.) In 1873 it was $4,000 ssFlo-
($285, 000O00) In 1914, it was 963 000,O stesN-
($3l5 100000 J and in 1885, it reached its m1z.Ia-
being that of G72000,00O sterling, or $2GOO0Oy"
The Yankee war expenditure, therefore iOr the u:
year. exceeds that of Great Britain, for the last e@
the great French war, by $95,000,000 DufDa u
period noted above England made the most gganu.
all her mighty struggles. 1t measures the eX}C u"
during which the Duke of Wellington was acDle'.
all these successes, which have placed his nam.
the roll of the great Captains of the world N ~
| gins with Vimiera, and ends with Waterloo -
| episode of the American war also comes INV W.
parenthesis, between the first and last Of Wv
| years. DesiueS tAIS Iucy al0 Hl"AnD - r. I'm
ture Of the royal family of Spain, the infusion Oh DE-
Joseph, the campaign OF Wagram the Wac4e 2o,r
petition the battle Of Taaveras the lines o. T Io,
Vedras, the campaign of Russia, the retreat f ons
leon, the campaign of Germany, the oalls u Of Kan
the invasion of France the first abdlcatop " u bpr
leon, the battle Of New Orleans, the cav ord Il
the return OF Napoleon, the battle oil "a'0L.oo'
second occupation Of Paris. These e'en.o n,snfio
grandeur any of which history MANI NAM oaconj
and their Importance was by no means SV TnoIal
their sublimity. In bringing them apyG'' :, the hi
made exertions to which there is 40 paralI1l IL a m
tory of mankind She subsidized all hGroPe o
more than million of under arms; sue S"f .a
navy consisting of more than thousand ea ae5 iii
One hundred and forty-seven thousand seanen' And
ty-three thousand marines, manned her Navy ,Ilod
her expenditures during this period CT uoParas nr
ertion and unheard of triumph were never OI
year so great as will be those OF Old ABE Luz
'''' ''''' u '''N -O Richmond D1Pai@
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QUARTERS COMPANY Q, LIST KEG'T n. c. s. T.


meeting of Company c, being called on the 4th Nov
1861 for the purpose of expressing their feelings in rea
ton to the death of privates VIM j. STICKY and Arch B.
Herring Of Co. c. lst Regt N O. State Troops whereupon
en- motion of Capt Hines, Sergt Scott called to the
chair, and motion of Lieut. o.. Fenne Jr private c.
D. Skies appointed secretary.
The meeting being organized Col. Walker moved that
committee of three be appointed draft resolutions ex
pressIve OF the sense Of the meeting.
The chairman appointed Lieut.. W. H. Thomson. Sergt.
Mcmillan and private E. D. Walker as said committee who
after consulting together, reported Il following
WHEREAS, Through the wisdom of Him who doeth all
things WELL we have been deprived of our best
bers, VIM. j. STUCKY and ARCHD B. HERRING therefore
be it
ResotUed 1s That in the death our esteemed fellow
MEMBERS VIM. j. STICKY and Archd B. Herring orr com
pany has sustained loss which we feel can never be
placed.
2nd That wish to bear testimony of their worth
as true PATRIOTS devoted friends sincere christians and
perfect gentemenmen who soldiers, always did their
duty cheeruly and willingly and at any time or in
any capacity said did anything that would bring upon
them the reproach or censure of others. =
Srd That deeply sympahize with their relatives and
and give them this assurance that theg died
calmly and peacefully only christians patriots could
die. ~
4 That copy of these resolutions be sent to the ma
rents OF the deceased and also to the Wilmington
for publication.
On motion of Carl Charles the resolutions were adopt
ed P
On motion of sergt. Herring, the meeting adjourned
G. D. SKIES, Sec'y.