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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

The WEsr-Within the last two days We have heard
directly and verbally from General BRAGG's Depart
ment and are pleased 10 find hat the accounts OF the
two gentlemen, one of whom saw, and the other OF
whom friend saw passing through, agree il represent
ing affairs in that Department as bright and Frightening
for cur cause OF there talk but not BY these
gentenen-there is talk of cutting of and bagglng
BUE1Ls army, and the other mans army. 10 these
things we assign little weight. 1t would appear how
ever to be CERTAIN that BUEILs position is highly pre-
carious and will aoon be unenable and that IN the
event now almost certain of his being compelled to re-
treat he will have hard road to travel and WIN not DC
able to stop short either at Nashville nor any o'her
point in Tennessee.
General BRAGG is certainly in good spirits, and OF
the opinion that things is workin even more favor
ably " than could have been expected"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

We have further reasons, based upon undoubted au-
thority for our belief expressed yesterday in regard to
the favorable appearance Of things in General Braggs
Department. Morgans late dash at Gallatin, Tennes
see was no mere predatory raid. 1t had en- object,
which was to stop line of Buells railroad commu-
nicaton by blowing Up the railroad tunnel at that point
which was done.
grand campaign has certainly opened in the West,
which, if carried out in all its pars-and all its parts
are in charge Of good and true men, able and faithful
will have the effect of freeing Tennessee and Kentucky
and forcing the not only to- but over the banks of
the Ohio We cannot at this time refer disanty
to any part of the programme Of the campaign, but we
feel at liberty to say that readers may look for
startling news from Kentucky and Tennessee perhaps
before the present month is out.
The present mystery of the is the whereabouts of
Mcclellan He has certainly changed his base" but
so secretly as to leave all people for some time in
the dark He moved of very secretly BY land, on Fri
day night sending his heavy artillery and baggage by
water The least estimate of his force is 10000. Some
think his object to get between General Lee who, it
is known has gone W to Jackson) ana Richmond, and
thus cut of Lees Communications. 1t would be dan
gerous move for U.s. but if we succeeded in whipping
Pope fatal one for Mcclellan. We shall soon know,
however, as the battle with Pope is hourly expected
and its result will compel all parties to show their
hands. Some accounts say that Mcclellan has march
| ed down towards Fortress Monroe.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
Congregational.

i Z 8
Our telegraphic dispatches yesterday gave the sub
stance Of everything Of Importance that was done in
either house on Wednesday As we find the proceed
;ngs in the Richmond papers of yesterday they show
that the ony thing in the Stnafe was remarks by
Mr. Brown, of Miss directing The attention OF the Mil
itary Committee the abuses OF the Substitute system
He thought that Yankee spies had engaged themselves
a. substitutes get the money and ran away without
naming hour in the sorVce Substitutes ought not
to be received until the most satisfactory evidence of
their loyalty is presented.
In the House of Represen tatives, Nc. Clark, OF Ca
introduced resolution for the appointment of Com
mitee of five to investigate and enquire into the
agement of the Richmond Hospitals, ard ascertain what
if any, abuses exist, and what, if any, action is neces
sary to be taken by Congress. The resolution was ad
vocated by Messrs. Wright ard Clark, of Ca, and
! finally agreed to.
The House passed resolution of thanks to Col John
H. Morgan, his officers and men.
The following proceedings were had in the House with
reference to Secretary Mallory and General B. F. But
Ter -
"No SECRETARY THE NAVY"
Mr.. CONRAD of La, offered the following:
''Resored That the Committee Naval Affairs be in
inquire into the expedency Of aboshng the
thereof in the Secretary of War;
Mr.. FOOTE-I would inquire if this is a resolution
of inquiry have such high regard for the honora
BILE Secretary OF the Navy that otherwise should oppose
it. Uaughter.)
Mr.. FOSTER of Ala move to lay the resolution On
the table.
Mr.. C0NRAD-why SO?
Mr.. FOSTER- think it is reflection the Secretary Of
the Navy.
Mr.. CONRAD mean it as reflection the Secretary
of the Navy; it, and am prepared to show that he
ought to receive such reflection.
The resolution passed.
BENJAMIN F. BUTLER.
Mr. SWAN, of Tennessee offered the following joint
olution:
whereas, Benjamin F. Butler officer commanding
forces of the United States occupying portion
territory of the Confederate States. has, by repeated
atrocities committed citizens of the Confederate States
of both and of all ages shown the most utter dre
gard of the amenities of civilized warfare and of the ob
cations of social and Christian lfe and utter contempt
for that protection which awarded by all Christian
querors the defenceeds ncOmbtants that either
temporarily permanently be subject to their rule there.
fore
The Congress of the Confederate States do res0oe, That
the said Benjamin F. Butler hereby declared HOstts hu
geerS and such to be treated by all citizens and
soldiers the Confederate States of America whenever
and wherever they may find the said Benjamin Butler
And the exemption from punishment which this resolution
any citizen soldier of the Confederate States
hereby extended any citizen subject of any foreign
country whatever"
Referred to the Military Committee.
Ddiu Journal 22d inSt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

From THE CoAsT.-We have little additional infor-
nation in reference to the dongs Of the invaders in the
vicinity Of Swansboro', Onslow county. All the &C
counts we have received within the last day or two
to concur in representing their force there as much
smaller Indicating a return to NewberD, after having
accomplished the present purposes of their predatory
raid in the destruction of the salt works there.
F. S. Since writing the above we have received
positive information of the enemy's having evacuated
SwansOoro', going eastward" which would Indicate
return to Beaufort and Fort Macon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
A Forthcoming medical Work.

1t will be seen by notice in another column, that
DR.. EDWARD WARREN, distinguished member of the
Medical profession in this State is preparing for publ
cation work entitled Surgery for Camp, Field and
Hospital embracing complete digest ofthe most i'm
portant facts and principles of each department of the
science up to the present time.
DIR. Warrens known ability, professional standing
and Skill leave little ground to doubt the value Of the
work which he PROPOSES to publish.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

A SMART WoMAN.-The Chattanooga Rebel says
that Col. Boone, of Kentucky, was in command OF
the Federal forces at Galatin, when COL Jack MOT
gan made his morning call last week, and had not
shaken off the drowsy god at the time of the demand
for the surrender of his forces Mrs. Boone, however
was more wideawake, and aroused the sleeping Co-
onel by excaiming /" I surrender, and SO does tne
Colonel" Of course after that the Colonel had no
more to say, but quietly caVed in.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

WE learn that large Yankee Steamer laid last night
of the banks opposite the Sound al SCOTS Hill having
light burning, apparently as signal The bI0cka-
der has heretofore been in the habit of running up and
down the coast in the daytime looking in at Topsa
and the other inets This is the first time that any
the enemys vessels has to an anchor or laid OF
aDy particular point the Sound at night The light
might very well be accounted for as decoy signal Tor
negroes-Dutg Journal, 2lSt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

Pore is falling back, perhaps with the view of get
ting nearer his own base OF operations and drawing
jackson farther frouI hs-perhaps to await reinforce
ments-erhaPs to make bis stand at some point alrea
dy selected He may wish to avoid fighting until Nc
'Clellan JOIN him with bis sixty thousand men -
McC!eans army, however will not be very formidable
as it is almost wholly demorazad.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

Neal Dow, the author of the Maine Liquor Law
now one of Abes Brigadiers-has fallen from grace
He got seduced by mint juIep in New Orleans and
he kept at it and it flung him higher nor kite,"-
Most folks, sweltering and thirstng, with the ther-
nometer at unknown attitudes, would possibly be al
most tempted to take slight chance -" te"" so
to sneak of the same, and therefore ought to make
some allowance for Neal Dow Verdict OF the jury
excusabe homicide"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

DEowNED.-We learn that a young man, about Is
years Of age, from Pike county, Ca bis way join
Jacksons command: fell overheard this morning about
O'Clock from the gang plank the steamer Haree and
drowned. This occurred at the wharf Of the Will
miDgton and Manchester r. r. Co.. on the other side
Of the river.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

THE GRAND Jury OF RICHMOND have Indicted all the
members Of the Richmond Typographical Society," whose
names they could obtain, Tor " unlawful and pefnicous
combination and conspiracy" to control the printing
establishments employers, and journeymen printers of
that city The operations of that society mighty
near stopping the issue of the Examiner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
FROM MISSOURI, &C.

GRENADA, MISS, Aug. Goth, 1862,
Yankee dispatches from Missouri represent guerras
as being gradually overpOwered.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent CT the New York
Tribune confirms the withdrawal of McCellans army fton
the Peninsula, but its destination is named
The Louisville Journal of l4th nst says that General
Williams Prestonnrrg the 18th, With his brig
and that Gen. Humphrey Marshall reported not far be-
mind win another brigade said to be ordered to Caes-
burg Both brige6es runher I or 1000 men.
The Home Guards driven from Pketon, KY. the
th By Confederate gue--las after sharp skrmish
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOR rHE JOURNAL.
coNFEEE akTE ooNGR gss.

RICBM0ND, Y A., Aug. 70 1867
In the Senate, Mr. Brown introduced resolution direct
ing the Committee on Military Affairs to enquire what egs
laon if any, Necessary prevent abuses IN the mat
ter of receiving substitutes in he army He specified some
of the abuses aid advered the evasions OF the Con-
scription law. The resolution. then Withdrawn.
In tn House, uton of thanks &c COL Morgan and
his command, for distinguished sersices rendered wss
adopted.
Resolutions abolish tire ece of Secretary of the Navy
and declaring brute Butler enemy to the human raca
we're submitted and referred to the appropriate Commit
tees.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
RETALIATORY ORDER.

General Orders No. 60, from the AdjGtan Generss or
fee, that General Hunter and Brig General
Phelps be held and treated pubc enemies OF
the Confederate States but outlaws and that IN the
event of the capture CT either other commissioned
officer employed in drilling, organizing, or nstructng
slaves with view to their armed service in ills war; he
shall regarded prisoner of but held in close
confinement for execution feon at such time and place
ss the President shall order.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
August 18th, 1862.

Upon examining the copy, We tiod the word sym.
pathies " written quite plain in the resolution re-
ferred to. 1t is little strange but compositors seem
to take great pleasure in altering words to make an au
thor appear ridiculous possible. We try TO be
careful we can in reading proof-but, often in the
hurry of getting to PRESS errors will escape The eye
spite OF all we can do.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

On Tuesday the Senate postponed until Monday the
consideration of Mr. Yanceys proposition to restrict
the frequency of secret sessions Portions Of the Presl-
dents Message were referred to the appropriate stand
ing committees.
In the House the rules were SO amended as PROVIDE
against resolving into secret session. except oy ma
iority vote of the number present
For Wednesdays proceedings see telegraph
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

Col T. 3. VANCE, the Governor elect of this State
will take bis seat the 9Th Of next month upon which
occasion he will make publish something in the Ia
ture of an inaugural address It is no doubt looked
for at this time and under the circumstances If 50 we
shall promptly publish it, matter of public informa
ton we'll of respect to the Governor of the State
We do not care, in the meantime, to republish from
journals which have exhibited bitter hostility towards
US, their accounts Of any merely stump speaking in
which Mr.. Vance may have INDUCED himself by way
OF keeping his hand in. His inaugural will be de-
rent thing 1t will be an official or semi official an
nouncement from then occupying the Chief Execu-
tive Office in the State Ii will be entitled to prompt
publication and to respectful, yea, frank and liberal
consideration, and it shall receive both at our hands
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

CHARLESTON F. 9, Aug. 2Ist 1867.
force Of sixty South Caronans surprised the at
daylight this morning ST. Helena Island near Port Roy
Several Yankees, including TIE Lieutenant commanding
killed, and thirty taken prisoners Our loss
six slightly and two NOR ally wounded
Mas dates to the 18th inst have been received. The
news is unimportant.
The Nassau papers publish the decree of the Vice Ad
mraly Court ree asing from custody the British Steamer
Oreto seized time ago for supposed violation CT the
neutrality law, in having been fitted up for Confederate
.hoot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
HEADQUARTERS Sd REG N. c. Troops.

MEssRs. FULTON & PAIGE
frs: IN your daily Journal of the 10Th instant Dd
Tribute of Respect Ito the memories of my Compa-
ny who died in my absence wherein there is mistake
in of the resolutions It reads extend heart
felt thanks, &C., when it should read heartfelt sympa-
tbies
Whether it was in the original, or typo
graphical error, know rot.
You viii obige me by making the above correction.
Yours respectfully.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

SOME time since the Federal War Department an
nounced that although there on the rolls drawing
nav over 100000 enlisted men, the number actually on
duty did not exceed 100000. The other 100000 COM
prised the wounded SICK and absent on Through This
was batore the recent terrible battles.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS,

RICHMOND, VA, Aag. I'd, 1857.
In the ee1a e, oil reported from the Committee
Military Affairs, making some important notifications il
the law regulating It's reception of substitutes in the army
One of the provisions is that when substitute Deserts the
person who 1ared him shall be held to service.
resolution of inquiry into the expediency OF separating
the paynasters department in the army from the quarter
master adopted. Also, resolution calling for off
cia reports of engagements with enemy, which have
not yet been communicated.
Mr.. Yance5 proposition to amend the rules, so to
provide that motions to go into legislative sessions
shall be voted in open session. and determined by
ority discussed for two hours, and finally rejected by
yeas 4, nays II.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday
In the House, resolution adopted rendering the
thanks of Congress Col N Bedford For est the off
and under his command for rendered in
their brilliant and successful expedition in Tennessee.
The Tcmande~ of the occupied in the discus
sion Of Mr. Foote'S resolution in relation to the raising
additional troops through the State authorities TIE reso
luton pending when the House adjourned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
FROM CHATTANOOGA.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Aug. 2lst 1867.
The following dispatch received at Knoxville to-
day:
day, capturing prisoners only six Of whom were
notn the hospital. The enemy has retreated towards
Cumberland Ford. Scotts Louisiana Cavalry have cap
tured Logan the particulars of the capture are not yet
known.
(}gned,) COL. j. PEGRAM.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

The atlanta Contederdcy says there is no truth in
the paragraph going the rounds to the effect that
Mr. George N. Sanders has gone to Europe to execute
a contract fer the Government fer the delivery Of
number Of iron, clad var steamers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

The Boston Post says :-' Now that Gen. Hunter
devotes most O. is leisure moments to the negro schools
the Charleston Mercury has brought back its Hoe press
from the interior and aaunts its braggart treason Sc
curelv and regularly"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, G. s. A., !
Second Auditors Office,
Diohxoo~H T1no % Vcnn 1


TREASURY DEPARTMENT., c. s. Al
Second Auditors Office,
Richmond, June "a, 1852
Resso 10 se fe ae % q G 1n fer
February Is, 1s62-The first section of the act fol-
lows The Congress of the Confederate States of Amer
do enact hat the pay and allowances due any de-
ceased volunteer, commissioned officer musician or
private in the Of the Confederate States shall paid
dren, any and in default of widow children to the
father if living and if not to the mother Of such volunteer
and payment will be made accordingly.
lst If the child children be minor payment will he
made to the guardian, the production OF the proper
certificate under the seal of the court.
I'd. The claiming heir must produce his her affidavit
and that OF one dsinerested person, stating the relation
ships and hat there is no other person entitled to claim
for instance the claimant be mother, the affidavit
state that there is living neither wife, child father
deceased if the father that there s neither child wife,
and if the child that there is no wife The magistrate Cd
mnistering the oath should certify the credby
Witness and the clerk Of the court should certify under the
seal, that he is such magistrate.
Sd. These regulations do apply to commissioned Of
cers, except when :he amount due does
hundred dollars, and there is administration.
Claims prepared in compliance With the foregoing
sructons, and transmitted to tss office by mail other
wise, will receive prompt attention the business
W. h. s. TAYLOR Auditor
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, June "a 1862
concur in nd approve tie above.
LEWIS CRuGER, Comptroller
The form given below, it Will be seen, is Intended for
the use of widow vino has lost an unmarried son in
The service but it requires very little alteration to suit
any We leave the OF the State in tie FORM
r'erey 10 aid in the filling up of the blank description
of troops:
STATE NORTH CAROLINA, Before the justice of tae
sss oath on hs Ao PSIssS sns, a
Almighty God, that she is the mother of = deceased,
(No) Regiment North Carolina Troops G1d that her said
son died without leaving widow child father and she
therefore entitled the Of pay ct cerG that may
be due him from the Confederate states and also appeared
at the same time, (withness,) and made oa;h as
aforesaid that he knows the said mother and knew the
and the facts sworn to by her true, and he dn
ested therein. -- l.. g.
-, l.. s.
Sworn to and subscribed before me.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

RICHMOND, Va, Aug, 22d, 1862.
Thee diminishing the Rapidan on Wednesday
last Raccoon Ford between cavalry and the
mys rear guard About twenty Yankees killed and
seventy captured.
Pope has retreated to Brandy Station about six miles
Low Cupeper Court House, the Grange and Alexandria
Railroad. His position at last accounts about mid
between Cupeper Court House and the kappahannock
river and the impression prevailed that he would make
stand that stream while others think he will continue
his retreat to Manassas Pope according to the above
about Is 26 miles from Manassas 1t is probable he
will keep up his retreat until Mcclellan succeeds
up renforcements and probably the great battle may ye
be postponed for week more, and liter all be fought
the Manassas battle ground. 1t would be 6
capital place for second stampede of the grand Fedora
army into Washing toD.-JoURNAL !
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

A GOOD HIT.--W bile the Yankees were quartered
in Hanover there repartee made to one OF their
officers by member of my church, which is too good
to be lost The person fine old mother in Isreal,
full of good sense, and Astounding in Biblical know
ledge. The Yankees had been troubling her GOOD
DEAL stealing her corn, potatoes and shooting her hens
until she was very much exasperated. One evening
very gay looking officer staggering about the yard
cursing and swearing insulting the family and making
great boasts about taking Richmond and cursing the
rebels The old lady took it very cooIy, replying to
him with frmness but poeness At last, thinking to
destroy all her hopes OF her success he said Why
madam we have Richmond From orr balloon We
can see the very Streets. EYES," replied the old lady
very cooy, aud Moses climbed Mt. Pisgab. and saw
the promised land but be got there. It is need
less to add that the Federal vented his wrath in oaths
loud and deep, and then disappeared rather chagrned
by the scgiptural ausion. wv FL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

GOOD SUGGEsT1oN.-The Wytheville Dispatch sug
gess that easy and feasible plan FIR obtaining GER
tain supply OF salt u.s. for troops in Southwestern
Virginia who are now idle to take possession of the
kaoawha works. There are something like thirty weG
IN that section, several of which yield twice the guam
tty of water furnished at SatviIe The water is mex
haustibe, and if Government would hold possession
for two months even it would insure an ample supply
of SALT for the whole State at cost of about ten cents
per bushel at the well.
The small force of Yankees who now irfest that coun
try could easily be driven away the country occupied
By cur troops, and the salt produced without any diff
Guilty.
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COL. j. PEGRAM.
CHARLEsTON. 3. G.. Avg

CAPTURE OF YANKEES ON ST. HELENA ISLAND
FROM NASSAU.-RELEASE OF THE STEAMER
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rhe Paw of Deceased soldlsrs,

The following regulations and form copied from
official circulars furnished by the authorities at Rich
mond. Throughout the South there are persons who
have lost sons husbands brothers, in the service to
whose arrearages Of pay they entitled Thse regu.
lations make their course perfectly plain aud obvate
the necessity of mourning any trouble expense about
the collection
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-28

running of the regular trains the Central Road our
facilities for obtaining information from the line of the
Rappahannock have been greatly curtaed- Yesterday
after train arrived from Hanover Court House, but
little was known of the condition Of affairs beyond
The road, however is entirely uno5structed, aud the
telegraph wire in operation, far as Gordons7ilIe
report circulated during the day that the enc
my under Pope had fallen back from the Rap;dan and
from Cupeper, taking the road leading to Warrentoa
This report though not confirmed in official circles was
generally accredted.-R,chmond Dispatch, 22d INST