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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

How TO MAKE GOOD CANDLEs-A correspondent
sends us the following receipt which, in our present
condition. will be universally useful Oil of every kind is
very scarce in fact hardly be obtained at ALL and
candles too too high priced for free USE Let
family provide its own light, which be done if this
receipt is observed at greatly reduced expense:
Take half pound of alum and saltpetre, pulverjse
coarsely pour on it quart of boiling water-take from
twelve to twenty pounds OF taow according to its firm
ness The former quantity for the oily talow we get
from the fat beef in the SUMNER or for lard and the lat
ter for talow that will stand in cake put it in an
iron vessel the fire. and when melted stir in the
dissolved alum and salpere, and boil until the water is
expelled from the talow. Have wicks made rather
smaller and of finer thread than usual for home made
candes-and when perfectly dry mould the candles in
the usual way If any one after giving this receipt
trial. goes in darkness it is because their deeds are evil
Petersburg Express.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
FORT JOHNSON,
~ OIL 1aRN
SMITHyILLE, Dec. Sd, l86

NessTs. Fulton Price:
The Ladies Soldiers AID Society of Columbus by Misses
Lucy and Amanda Smith. and Miss Princes A. Toon. have
recently forwarded my company Go. d. Goth Regiment
N c. IT, the following articles of clothing, &C. for which
permit me, behalf IF the company, to make this public
100 shirts, so pairs socks ~ pairs traw
ers dozen towels 26 quilts and covers, pepper sage DC
These ladies. together with the Misses Burns and 9th
Columbus have noby devoted their time and
rendering comorta the condition OF those who have
gone from that county the public defence My compa
ny, sirs know how to appreciate such Kindness We will
forget do duty soldiers, all 10 cherish
love for the land in mnisterg angels such
as these watch ard provide for us.
Respectfully. JNO. &. STANLI,
Capt Com. Co. u, Goth Regt., n. q. I.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

The Charleston Courier reminds US that the Bank
Charleston has agreed to receive at par from soldiers
bills of all the Banks of the Confederate States We
glad to hear it and pleased to acknowledge but
still that hardly meets the of troops down at Coo
sawhatchie, Grahamsville and other out of the way
places. We trust that things will come all right In
deed have to believe that they are already do
ing So We know that the Charleston papers came
out about the matter nobly and manfully.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
The Militia Law and .he Ne,vspaps rs.

resolution has properly been introduced in the
state Legislature exemptDg the printers poyed on daily
newspapers from militia duty. The obs for tie move
are given by the Eahvie Banner the following obser
vatons, which none gsinsay From no body of men
mas the var drawn SO largely in Proportion to its umbe-s
as from the Typographical Societies of the South We think
we can safely say that no body of men, general rule
possess more intelligence, Patriotism and public spirit and
Wnen Inc tocsa sounded they among the first voun
teers To-Day barely left in this city supply
the actua need On our local papers Those who are
employed IN the Offices generally who kept
nome oy peculiar circumstances We therefore sincerely
trust mat no mem Der of the Legislature will refuse bis vote
10 measure which designed to relieve newspapers
from such an embarrassment likely ensue
they do not The people have the papers, and the
papers must have printers"
we Clip the above from the Memphis Appeal, and
commend it to the attention of the Convention now sit
ting in Raleigh. We know where the shoe pnches,
and we know the people desire that the daily papers
the State shall be kept up. To enable them to do co. it
is necessary that the force they employ should be ex
empt from militia duty otherwise it will be impossible
Tor them to maintain their regular issues To-day our
whole force Fas been ordered parade for regn,enal
review, or Pay heavy fne which we would not have
them do Once each week they are ordered out for drill
and 1t ha5j become quite serious matter with u.s. We
do hope the Convention will take it in hand and that
an ordinance will be passed similar to the bill now be-
fore II Tennessee Legislature.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

WITHOUT AN INv1TATIoN.-The Macon Telegraph
says A private letter from Savannah dated the 9th
says that Gen. Sherman in command of the Federal in
Vadng force, has sent word that he will dine in Savan
nah next Wednesday. The story may or NAV not be
true but there be doubt Of the fact that
ationS are being made to receive him.
fisherman makes the attempt, he will no doubt be
icGrn1ly received
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

The NEWS by telegraph is rather interesting than
otherwise. The operations in Missouri favour
able, at any rate every body will rejoice the cap
ture of the maraudng gangs of "Jaybawhers and other
Indicators who have been committing outrages in
Western Missouri and Arkansas under the lead of such
men Montgomery and Jim Lane, of Kansas noto-
rety.
The campaign projected by old General Scott is now
commencing, or rather should say-it has commence
ed The expedition against the South Carolina coast
fairly opened the ball. The Linconie troops are con-
centratng at Cairo, for descent of the Mississippi
The Port Royal affair has been so far success to them
and blow to 1t could not well be helped we sup
pose.
The attempt appears to be making to close all the
minor harbors OF the South by sinking old vbalers at
their mouths and then concentrating all the naval force
to carry and cooperate with land forces sent attack
the larger cotton ports.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

LINCOLNs CONGRESS meets to-day in Washington
City, and will no doubt organize promptly. Wonder
how many members from North Carolina will present
themselves. We do hope, for the sake of de.
cency, that g. H. Foster will not have the impudence
and mendacty to try and figure around the member
from the first district.-DaHy Journal I'd INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

Tn Evv,v Arrrxpr LANDING AT PERD1Do-lnrr
Pensacola se obse1psr Of the 2h that the sfT
attempted landing at the mouth o. the Pe Th. T mu
On .n1 ent to create diversion in favor Of r
ems or real attempt to operate on Bragg rs
any event the movement failed Here IS 'ns 20"
1IouInSr COME Ir-We learn, on going 10 p rve
that the enemy attempted landing at the PerdoO
last night but were most sgnay repnsed oy Tu
Iaot troops there. Come on, Yanks, we have pen"
crane vet. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
Report Of the Committee on Salt.

The Committee to whom referred The resolution in
alton SILT have had the under consideration, and
r.. .i5ucted to repOTt
That though they have of ascertainDg the guam
A salt required the precise amount on hand in the
a. it quite certain there is great deficiency in the
supply.
h believed by your Committee that something five
hundred bushels VIII be required for the of the
entire population for year, while it is doubtful if
IAN hundred thousand bushels is in the market and
ggaJ.y less than that IN private hands, 1t ID thought
here deficiency OF three hundred thousand bushels
mi re- and onehaf Of this will be required in the next
r eight weeks.
ue only from which any part of this deficiency
be supplied beyond limits is at the Washington
County Salt Works, Abingdon Va, and 1t is doubtful
she from that quarter be furnished for ten
absolutely necessary Al this establishment, about
seventy five hundred bushels is furnished per day; but so
section Of country Is dependent on it. that con
erable portion Of the deficiency be expected from
mote portions Of Texas and Arkansas but entirely of
reach of our people.
lis then certain that must look to and
the manufacture OF it State account, coast;
and though there is little beng there manufactured, and
sale, enough has been done to satisfy your Com
ce That ahu dant supply can there be made, and at
q IT LTeatIy below its present market price.
l is be Ieved that it can be made and furnished to con-
for less than dollars per bushel, at this
Of the year, by boiling, while it will cost much less
j psug and summer seasons, when evaporation by the
.-o-phere and heat Of the be called to aid.
not believed that individual enterprise can be relied
to furnish any part OF the supply now required owing
lie uncertainty to The blockade.
Your COmmtee, therefore, recommend that provision be
made manua turing and supplying to the people of eacE
the state, salt at its COST and to this end
recommend the appointment If a Commissioner, to be
charged with the whole subject, and recommend the pas
sage vi the accompanying ordnance.
All OF which Is respectfully submitted.
n. ". WOCDFIN, Chairman:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

W TAKE the following from DeBow's Review for
Sep tember which have no doubt will be recognized
as authority:
ExPoRTs.-Coton yarn shall be exported from the
confederate States except through the sespors under
penalty of $1,000 and imprisonment for six months Elk
tended August to include sugar. tobacco rce moasses
syrup and naval stores
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

The latest advices from Pensacola are e 70 until
The officers think there will be DO nole FIR at an!
the arrival of the feet which may De side
moment The total loss in dead on the lever
Is sevensiz killed BY the cavng in Of the
magazine. The red flag" floats over our ~ During
standing invitation for the enemy to p eG%e about 81
the eaneonade the enemy fred from plckens are three
thousand shot. 1t is reported tna' 'n'''
breaches in Pickens. ,nu
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

COLONEL JAS. D. RADCLIFFEs REGIMENT is put
down in the printed Register of North Carolina Troops
issued from the Adjuant Generals Office, the 18th
We induced to make this statement in reply to en-
quires made Of US by parties who have friends in the
Regiment. In addressing member Of any company, it
is only necessary write the and add 9Th Regi-
ment North Carolina Troops-then the post Office aud
State
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

No PERSON will hereafter be permitted to enter or
leave the city of Savannah without written pass from
the Mayor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

If anybody had doubted the tact of the weather being
cold last night the night before be would have been
convinced of bis error by getting up at three o'clock in
the morning and going out into the night air Wasnt
it cold ?-DaiiY Journal, Alb inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

TIE DAILY JOURNAL can hereafter DO n"0 ~
teers in camp at so cents per month.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
HE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
CoNFEDERATE STATUES OF AMERICA.


n. c., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1861.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

Big EGG-J. E. Bunting, Esq, of this county, has
placed on our desk specimen of egg laid by hen
of the Bramah breed, which measures 81 inches in
length, and 81 inches in circumference
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

Odtn VIII pro-
baby pass in a modified shape. Mr.. Dick and some
other gentlemen spoke on it yesterday, Mr.. Dick we
think, opposed it. His speech spoken of rather
elaborate and was feelingy delivered, and apparently
with some effect, from what we could hear.
We think it very likely that the DanVille Charter
will pass. 1t makes 10 appropriation. We do not
think that the Congress at Richmond will supply the
funds.-DaHy Journal, 4M nst.
RUMoRs.-- We heard rumOrs asst night up the road
about movements Of Northern troops on the Sounds
North OF Cape Lookout 1t is probable that portion
of their troops have got into the village of Portsmouth
the Carteret county banks and the South side of
Ocracoke Inlet with the view Of winterng there and
that the greater portion of those at Hateras have
moved farther up the beach and will in all likelihood
put up huts.
We could not find any finn foundation for rumor
that large number of Yankee gun boats were in the
Sound, and that they had large force with which to
overrun Hyde county parts adjacent. There is no
doubt considerable anxiety in that section of the State
along the shores of Pamlico Sound extending to
Albemarle from the fear that the Lincontes may come
with sufficient force to get possession of Roanoke Island
and consequently to control the navigation Of Croaton
Sound.-Daay Journal 4th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

We publish below the report of the Committee on
Salt with the accompanying ordinances passed on Mon
day by the Convention by vote of "a ayes to Is noes
We believe it is substantially if not precisely accurate
Ii viii be found interesting at this time. The success of
the measure will depend largely upon the selection of
Commissioner and as from the very large majority, it is
Cyau. that the Convention wishes to have the thing
succeed we must suppose that will be taken in try
ing to get the right
There IS no denying the fact that this measure, like
tie war ITSELF conflicts with private interests, and must
seek its excuse or justification in the actual necessities
OF the case. This whole matter fully discussed and
considered by the members of the Convention. We do
not know when the election for Commissioner will come
off, but not must suppose, until next week, so as to
allow some time TO ascertain the qualifications of per-
saDs whose names may be brought forward. We men
ton this particularly now, so that If any knows or
thinks lie knows the right man for this place, be may
have lis name brought forward. The following is the
90 Il
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25
ISCELLANEOUS.
To Correspondents.

We will be pleased to receive con-
tributions from our friends, in and
around Shreveport. An occasional
article from our planters, relative to
the crops, will be very acceptable
In fact, we desire correspondence
from every section Of the States.
Personal articles will not be pub
lished, either as communications or
advertisements.
Those friendly to our undertaking,
who may hear of any local, or other
items, that will prove Of interest to
our readers, will favor us by handing
in the same ut the office of the News.
In writing, be brief and concise,
bearing in mind, that lengthy COM
munlcations are seldom appreciated
by newspaper readers.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

Ec2eral -itt0ch on tie Eastern
Shore. Fifteen Ktlicd and Il Nunaber
Woundcd.-We learn that an unsuc-
cesstul attempt was made last Fri
day week, by Il party Of Federals,
to land a force at Chingoteague, on
the Eastern shore, tor the purpose
Of destroying a vessel on stocks that
was nearly completed. They came
up in a steamboat, and a portion OF
them effected a landing, but they
found to their cost that Il force had
gathered there to give them a wei
come. Capt. Fletcher, IA militia of
ticer i'll that vicinity, had gathered
some of his boys, with their duck
guns and towling pieces, and with
these means they attacked the Van
dals, who sought shelter in the ship
yard behind the frame of the vessel.
But Notwithstanding this, they were
so roughly handled by the Eastern
Shoremen that fifteen of them came
in for their allotment of land in Viz
ginia, besides considerable number
carried off from the scene of. action
wounded. Only one of our men
slightly wounded. They We're final
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

T"r professional and business cards, (in-
Guiding the Daily paper,) not exceeding
Nv" lines. for II months, S15-without
paper, $40.
The privilege, of yearly advertisers is
strictly limited to their own immediate and
regular business; and the business of an
advertising finn is not considered as inclu-
ding that of its individual members
Advertisements published at irregular
intervals, 81 per square for each insertion
Announcing candidates for a District or
state office, $50; for q Parish office, $40;
City office, |s5-to be pad in advance.
All advertisements for strangers or tran
slcIlt persons, to be paid in advance.
Advertisements not marked on tEc COPY
,or II specified time, will he inserted til
iorbid. and payment cXactcd.
Marriages and deaths will be published
ms news; obituaries, tributes Of respect, ana
funeral invitations as other advertisements.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

VERTI$ING RATES.
FOR THE WEEKLY:
For each sq,lar. of twelve lines or less
for the first insertion, 81. 90
for each additional insertion, per
FOR THE DAILY:
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

Al did.
Q-Who were the persons sent?
A-A poor woman and four small
children.
Amid prevailing good humor the
witness was told that he could retire,
which he did, saying to himself, eff
this be treason, make the best of it,
The above proceedings we furnish
rs given us by gentlemen of reliabil-
ity, who are cognizant of the fact.-
Green Gazette.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

:g 1t should be borne in mind that the
Daily -Ne,rs contains the latest intelligence
received at this point. The paper does not
go to press until after the arrival of the mail
1t is delivered by Carrier for SIS per year or
81 for six months. ct
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25
Job Work must be paid for on de.
AGENTS..

Mr.. JOHN w. TABER, is our ALL
thorized agent in Natchitoches.
Mr.. ID. ID. O'BRIEN, No. 6, Ex-
change Place, New Orleans, is our
authorized Agent for that city. ..
Mr.. II. G. CLARKE, Bookseller, is
our authorized agent for Vicksburg
and Natchex.
Mr.. j. II. LOTION, is our agent
at Bellevue, Bossier Parish.
Mr.. A. L. Hay, of the News De-
pot, is our authorized agent in Jeffer-
son, Texas.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

ly driven off, and effected their es-
cape to the steamer amid shower
from Capt. Fletcher's men, who then
determined to burn the vessel them
selves, and did so accordingly.
This is reliable.-Norfolk Day
Book.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25
TELEGRAPHIC.

Augusta, Oct. 22.-The Saw annall
Republican,, of this morning, has I,
special Richmond dispatch Of the
2lst, which says dispatch has been.
received from Major j. Il. Brown, at
Yorktown, announcing fight on Fri
day, near that place. The federals
lost sixty killed and twelve taken
prisoners. The Confederate lost
eleven killed and three wounded.
Two Federal schooners We're in
jured and captured by the Confede-
rate batteries on the Potomac. They
were loaded with wood, hay and
cement.
Richmon, Oct. 22.-The following
official Intelligence has been receiv-
ed, dated at Centreville to-day Col.
Evans reports that he was engaged
the most Of the day yesterday with
l2 regiments and five batteries Of the
enemy, near the Potomac They
had crossed under cover of artillery
fire. He drove them back with !:
heavy loss in killed and two hun
dred prisoners. Col. Evans had
four reg iments and five guns.
Among the Federals killed is Col.
Baker, Of Oregon. Col. Cogswell,
ten other officers: together with six
pieces of artillery were captured.
Richmond, Oct 21-It is reported
that Harper's Ferry is now in pos
session of the Contederates, the fed
erals having been driven off.
John G.. Breckinridge, Humphrey
Marshall, and VIM Preston, arrived
to day. Breckinridge made a short
speech. He said it was not time for
speaking, but action; although hs
had been driven from his home in
kentucky, he was proud to breathe
the free air Of Virginia.
News from the Peninsula indicates
an early action,
Gen Maaruder has sent dispatch
to the Secretary Of War. stating that
a portion of Brig. Gen. McLaw's
engaged the enem vs. forces
this morning at loung's Mills, near
Newport News:
Nashville, Oct 22-The St. Louis
of the 18th, announces
the departure Of the federal guard al
h'9 "'Fer p,'u@e' d on t'i1 g. i-'." i-ou'S
~ ia ty;daa L~ iatY Thonnsnn7
thus cutting off communication be
tween 1t. Louis and Pilot Knob and
lronfon'
,oatnn nU'' fS'l' 90 '''''' >'''''s N p" 81 ~
The federal government has ceased
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25
Proceedings of the Federal Court in
Louisville.

I
A-Jeff. Davis.
Q-Do you know Of any one bear
ing arms against the Federal Gov
ernment?
A-Yes, sir.
| Q-Who is it?
A-Beauregard.
Q-Ro you know of any one who
has been carrying on the contraband
trade with the Confederate States2
A-Yes, sir.
Q-Who is it?
A-Many of the Union men of
Louisville-wiH give their names if
desired.
The: witness was told he could
retire.
G.. w. Small was then called.
Q-Do you know Of any one in
rebellion against the Federal Gov
ernment?
A-Yes, sir.
Q-Who is it2
A-Tbe Confederate States.
Q-Do you know any one bear
ing arms against the Federal Gov
ernment!
Ayes, sir.
Q-Who is it2
-A-The whole people of the Con-
tederate States-the most warlike
on earth,
Q-Do you know Of any one who
has been carrying on the contraband
trade with the Confederate States?
A-1es, sir.
Q-Who is it?
Abr. w. II. Goddard.
Q-Wlat evidence have YOU Of
the fact
A-(WitneSs drawing from his
pocket a paper, read y Received Of
G.. w. Small, five hundred dollars for
permit, and shipping a
certain lot OF machinery (describin@)
into the Confederate Stat,s.'
Signed by Mr.. Goddard,
Mr. {, was then indicted, arrested, |
and put in Jail. He was a prominent
Union man Of Louisville, and Il part
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-25

On Milan 81. opposite tie Taram-
dah H0tel.
NHE proprietor has been to great
l. expense to make this the most
desirable Stable in the city, it is con-
veaient to the Steam boat landing.
Horses viii be boarded by the day,
week or month, on the most reasona-
bic terms. Persons visiting Shreve-
port or going to New Orleans, by
leaving their horses at this establish
mcnt, can rest assured that they viii
be We'll attended to. Only give him
Il call and satisfy yourselves.
JOHN CALDWELL.
no 39-ly.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-16

The Missouri Republican meRts as fol.
lows on the recently issued instructions to Col.
lectors at st. Louis and western ports in the
States:
"The blockade effectually dispels one of the
mischievous delusions which have tyrannized
over the Southern mind. It ia now painfully
apparent to the most obtuse of the traitors, that
the North serves patriotism rather than Nam.
monj that IL is more solicitous to vindicate the
Constitution and enforce the laws, than to keep
up the price OF stocks, or TO obtainia ready sale
Tor dry goods. Another more fatal error Of the
Southern mind-the belief that the North will
not lights also on the verge of annihilation.
IL will last, perhaps, until the loyalists and the
rebels cross bayonets, but not moment later.
The blockade will not have the destructive
effect on the commerce of this State ESQ long az
we remain in the Union) which is generally
anticipated. Great quantities of provisions
will be required for the sustenance of the half
million men which the Federal Government
will have in its employ as soldiers, teamsters,
&C., before the end Of the summer. Pork, es-
peciaily, will be needed by the Federal com.
missarlat. The European market will easily
absorb all the surplus grain of the West. The
producers, commission merchants, and grain
and provisions dealers of Missouri generally,
will, therefore suffer very little in the long run
from the blockade, as long as the State cOntin
ues loyal The change will be one rather in
the direction than in the quantity or profit of
Western commerce. That which has hitherto
gone down the Mississippi, will now 20 mainly
by rail to the eastern seaboard, and to the great
military depots of the United States.