Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-10-02
From The GOIQSDOrO' IflDu
Autobiography

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tance, for the sake Of humanity ?,-Chas Courier
From the Goldsboro' Tribune.
Autobiography.
Ii answer to repeated inquiries which my friends
pleased to make il regard to my autobiography take
leave to state that indications already favorable that
my health will soon be sufficiently restored to warrant
my undertaking the work, talked of for time past
desire the reader to understand that it is not in
inended to publish the work. at this time for would
not be instrumental in riflng degree, in divert
ing the public mind from the great subject of National
Ind pandence--SOutbern dapendence-which has
BEEN and is with me passion and principle When
that work is done, which prOximateS glorious
nation, matters OF more thrilling lmnNrt may be pro-
perry entertained.
The biography will embrace, perhaps, two or three
volumes of octavo-though cannot tell precisely how
much it will make
My friends will please observe, that the composition
Of the work shall be all nv own-tbe production of nv
mind, and under the dictates OF my own heart.
d0,not say that | may not submit the numbers in
which it will be written, the perusal of iudcious
friends for their opinonbut they will under
the dictation of any | feel that need no help
whatever in this regard IF did not believe that Pro
whence would enable to fulfill the task, would not
undertake it.
There will be DO attempt at display in style or man
will strive to deliver plain unvarnished tale y
both as regards myself and the public incidents with
which have bc2n connected | am conscious of many
to record La this respect my inclination would adopt
the language of f1end
If Lethe hath the power so blot,
AM raze all former images;
Give the cup-I'N envy not,
The talents of Smonedes.f
But will nevertheless do my duty, and relate what
may serve warning and institute moral, however
it may aft CT myself
Many of the numbers cannot doubt, may be con-
sidered very justly, puerile and tridipgbut there
will be Others, hope that will be entitled to higher
claims.
During The progress Of the task before me, will
write for any editor subjects that may be useful,
sustaining such principles only l may approve. For
this expect to be paidas means of present sub
slstcnCe
Further remarks, on this occasion, | think unnec9s-
sa1y full and complete exposition of my views
the subject, and the object of the publication, will
appear in Introductory, at the proper time which
believe the presses il general will insert for me.
intend to try volume. If it succeeds, well. II
| not, well.
T. LoRING.
Goldsboro', n. C, Sept. 20, 1862
"A distinguished Grecian, who taught the Art of Mem
DRY.
Es1t Editors are requested to copy the above.
A MILITARY DICrAToRsHIP.-That the project of a
military dictatorship for the North is seriously contam-
plated there is no longer for doubt AS cumua-
tive evidence of the fact We fad in late number OF
Washington letter
Many are willing to invest tie President withsa
military dictatorship, so that miad, without 50
much dstractng counsel shall inuse new and terrible
energy INTO the to put down the rebellion
day two since attended the ceremonies of raising
flag over new hospital mile east of the Capitol
DIR. Sunderland, chaplain of the Senate and pastor of
one Of the largest school Presbyterian churches in
Washington, was the orator. He boldly proclaimed
the sentiments Of the loyal North that "a new war po
ou no no
put down. He advocated military dictatorship il
| the person of the President.
PERsoNAL.-A letter from Havana to the n. Y
| Tribune says:
"The famous diamond wedding has turned out, as
| every one expected, badly Mrs Oviedo is now in
town and am told separation has been effected; be
to pay $1,000 per annum, aud Mrs o. TO live ia the
States. She has bad an unhappy time of it,"
| Ex-PREe1DENr TYLER's W1FE-The wife of Presi-
dent Tyler, WHO has gone North, is Northern lady
daughter OF the late Colonel Gardner Of Long Island
owner Of the island known by his name. Miss Gardner
OF the bellies of New York fashionable lfe and
her marriage with the then President of the United
States, created great sensation at the time. She
returns, with six small children, to the of her
childhood.
PERsoNAL.-General Beauregard, accompanied by
bis Aids Col Roman and Capt. Beauregard and also
by Major General Pemberton and staff officers Capt.
Sanders and Lieut. Taylor arrived in Savannah Satur-
Dy StecaI charleston. COl.
A j. Gorzas Chief Of Artillery, is also of the party
Bad was the weather, the rain pouring throughout
the day, Gen B. was engaged through the whole of
yesterday in inspecting the deences Of the city, which
we hope be found fully up to bis expectations.
SdUdnndh Republican, 22d inst.
BUSINESS CoURT8Hlr-There is a story extant about
five minutes courtsbip between thriving and busy
merchant 10 watering place of England and lady,
fer whom IN con- Qncon with friend, he trustee
lady called at his counting house, and said that her
business to consult him the propriey or other
wise OF her accepting offer of marriage which she
had received Now for the first time, occurred to the
Bristol merchant the idea of this holy estate in bis
Case.
marriage ?" said he, listIessly turning over some
West India correspondence "WeI, suppose every
body ought to marry, though such thing never &C.
CURED to me before. Have you given this gentleman
an affirmative auswer?'
"No."
Are you feelings particularly engaged in the mat
ter?
"Not particularly"
"WelI then, madam" said he, turning around on bis
0Firo hat hn fha III J;-