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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

GENERAL LEE is now in command OF our troops near
the Rapdan, where great and decisive battle is i'm
minent. The enemy has doubt changed his base,
carrying most of his troops to operate under Pope and
Burnside the North, with the view of eating us eff
completely from the Valley and from our communica-
lions, by Selling the Virgioa Central Railroad The
new Federal hero-the coming man, Pope, is in COM
maid Of the invading army, and Will no doubt do all
that he can. 1t is success or ruin. Mcdowell Nc
Clellan, Fremont, Banks Cd Scott himself have 10 turn
been laid on the shelf They did not answer tie expec-
tatons of their excited peoT e and have been quietly
whistled down the wnd-deposed- subordinated-
ed out to- grass.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
Domestic Pre- paratIons.

We have on our table very neatly put up bottle of
homemade Tomatoe Catsnp, which we have no doubt
will be found trial to keep well and preserve the
favour of the tomatoe long and fully any North
ern put up Catsup
1t was put up by Mrs. II. S. Bond, of Lumberton,
N. c., to whose courtesy endebted for this spe
CT en- domestic productions. Now is tie time for
saving vegetables.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

~. todo.ote Congress reassembes this week at
1;obr,ond When it adjourned there were those among
ur enemies sangune that they thought it could never
meet again. That the rebellion would very soon DE
d" crushed out and Richmond be once more Federai
Citv Well Congress- does meet again and ID the same
oo, NOM mora secure than it at the time OF ad-
journment.
There is much for Confederate Legislature to do
"a to the organization of the army-the Improvement
of the drafting law the conscation law, and above ALL
the retaliation law.
Retaliation to the EXTREMIST end we must have The
inons of the Northern government are behaving more
brualy than Baynau himself or any other representa-
tive of that Austrian desposm Of which the Northern
press used to have so much to say President Davis
wishes to avoid the horrors Of the system of warfare
which we all is impending but it is evident that we
cannot avoid it simply by submitting to it. This will
only emboder the aggressor. Retaliation may stop it.
We think it will. At any rate it ought to be tried
1t is due to the honor of the country not to permit such
outrages as Fitch, Mitchell Butler, McCook, Pope
Senwehr and others have been pepetrating, to pass
unpublished. Cartel cartel let it be understood
that single Northern prisoner passes out OF Southern
hands alive while one captured citizen soldier orciv
ian is in jeopardy from Yankee tyranny and oppression
in violation of the rules of honorable warfare.
Now is the time for President Davis to show that he
is in good earnest in his letter to General Lee and the
accompanying General Order" Our victory over the
enemy near Cupeper Court House was evidently much
more OF an affair than we had supposed it to be- Jack
sons rapid tactics told such tactics are apt to do
Now is the time to push things. Take prisoners, but
don't keep them. Hang every man Of PopeS army
from the General down. until they find out the necessity
Of withdrawing their infamous orders and changing their
Infamous course.
There is deicacy about this matter, and its manage
ment is, rule, and very properly, left with the Ex-
ecutive, but in this case Congress, as the more
direct representative of the people, ought also to
take the matter in hand and give the moral weight
of its sanction to any measure, no matter how
decided, that the constitutional Commander-in-
chief may recommend and if that officer be not decided
enough let Congress take upon itself the abor and the
responsibility of devising and enacting all proper and
necessary measures
They have been hanging our partizan rangers and
numbering Cur citizens. When the miserable cartel
was signed, we had surplus of some eight thousand
prisoners We have surplus STILL Let US give notice
that we can hold no agreement with people who VIC
late all civilized usages and that all their prisoners in
our hands will be strung up if they persist in their afro
cities and our word for it, they will come to their
soon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

MRS. Andrew jackson (DoneIson,) Jr,, and the
bel - Ladies'
The Chattanooga correspondent of the Mobile Reg
ser speaking of Forests late exploits in Middle Ten
nessee, says:
On the 2ls the brigade left Lebanon taking the road
toward Nashville Col. Lawton's regiment in the ad-
vance. Seven miles from town they came upon the en-
emy's pickets, when chase ensued our men running
the Yankees to within five miles of Nashville when
they were overtaken and captured.
On the way, Gen. Forrest and Col LaWton stopped
at the Hermitage who, with several of our officers,
were most cordially received by Mrs Andrew Jackson
jr and hex sister, Mrs. Adams. A large party of la
celebrate the battle of Manassas (2lst Juy) at the
and the arrival of Gen. Forrest increased the enthus
and delight of the party the ladies evncing the
widest joy and patriotism, and good time pre-
vailed generally. Mrs. jackson, who has two of her
in the Confederate ARMY, expressed the strongest
hopes of the early independence of our country and
babe God speed and our cause, the officers
taking their leave.
The whole brigade had now up within five miles
OF Nashville, and encamped in beautiful grove to
fresh themselves and horses. After brief rest they
were in the saddle again. and leaving the Lebanon turn
pike to the left took crcuitous road and passed by
the Minerva Institute three miles from Nashville. As
our men rode by, the ladies filled the corridors porch
and balconies, and waved their bandkerchiefs amid
perfect storm of joy and excitement, crying, God
bless Forrest and his men,. From thence the command
crossed to the Murfreesboro' pike where COL Morri
sons regiment captured several of the enemys pickes
Capt. Cruise also taking several On the same road.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

ON Saturday, the 9th Instant. affair took place in
Rocky Point District, New Hanover county, resulting
in the instant killing of Mr. : Davis by Mr.. VIM. l..
Moore.
It would seem that they were both ia the corn d
when difficulty alteration arose. in The course of
which Moore shot Davis, in selideence he alleges
Davis was killed instantly having been shot in the
forehead The superstition is that the gun was loaded
with buck-shot. DIR. Davis h6d been employed by Mr.
Moore as oversetr.
Mr.. Moore arrested on Sunday aud an nvesti-
cation had when he admitted to ball. giving bonds
TO the amount of $1,000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
The Proceedings of Congress.


The Confederate Congress met on Monday. We
notice of its proceedings which will be retd With
interest.
The only thing of much interest in the Senate
motion by Mr.. Yancey, of Alabama, to SO amend the
rules as to provide for tie holding of open sessions OF
that body.
In the House Of Representatives Mr.. Gartrel intro
duced bill making Treasury notes legal tender in the
payment of debts. Referred to the judiciary Commit
tee
Mr.. Miles, of South Carolina introduced the follow
ing bills which referred to the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs -
An act to extend the provisions of the Conscrpt Act
so to embrace all under 40 An act to turn over
slaves taken in to the State authorities to be dealt
with according to the laws of the State to which they
may belong. Also providing that the officers assuming
to be in command of such slaves if white men, shall be
hung or turned over to the State authorities.
Mr. Foote introduced bill to provide for the punish
ment of felony committed by officers of the United
States when such officers shall be taken captive in war
ALSO bill entitled An act to provide punishment for
the seizure and Imprisonment of civilians of the Con-
federate States by persons, civil or military, of the
United States" Referred to the Military Committee
Mr. Foote offered resolution relative to the raising
of an additional force of 100000 men for the army Of
the Confederate States. Referred to the Military.
| The Presidents message with accompanying docu-
ments was received and referred.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

POSTSCRIPT to private letter received here from
Fayetteville brings intelligence of the death of Hon.
Warren WnsiOw, which took place at his residence in
Fayetteville on the night of Friday the 18th inst Be-
yOnd the mere announcement of the fact no particulars
are giveu but know that Mr.. Winslovs health had
Den falling for many MONTHS and that be had for some
Time been in q very feeble condition.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

WE PUBLISH TO DAY a communication from "a n Ar
my Surgeon" which will be found interesting "to whom
it may concern
By the way, and in this connection, we would quote
a few words from private letter written from the
" Bivouac of the 4th Brigade Light Division" The
letter says A very large force is now concentrating
here and the theatre of active operations for the next six
weeks is pretty certain to be in this section five can
get IN our stragglsrs and sick ones at home aOich by
the bye is AN ARMY WITHIN ITSELF will haze nothing
to fear Ill ace haze to fear is from Struggling and
GbSenteetSn from the ranks on frirolous pretences
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
The Collie ctor at Washington N. G

MEssRs EDITORS In publishing the letter from Washing
Territory 5h July, you have Internationally made
do injustice gooo and true man. The name of E. q.
Tor Collector at Washington stricken out of the
script before sent to you. 1t stricken out by
thory of the author Of the letter. he having been original
ly msnformed but subsequently set right 1t gives me
pleasure to you that E. H. is good and true
to the best interest of beloved South be found
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

THE REToRr COURTEOUS "A Fourth street merch-
ant said to his hired man the other day: Here Pat
rick, here's fifty dollars 60 and enlist in good
regiment, right away enlist in regiment don't
care what it is." Pm obliged to you but should
rather be excused" said Patrick. Here's hundred
dollars pulling the roll out of bis pantaloons pocket
" here's hundred dollars if youH enlist in good
regiment-Cin. Commercial
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
A Negro Regiment to be Raised In Rhode Island
Gov. Sprague's Proclamation.

The Providence (R. l. correspondent of The New
York Tribune, under date of August 5th writes
The war is begun. The bitter and terrible earnest has
What the South has meant and done for
year, the North has begun to do and is doing this
smallest but largest and most efficiently patriotic
of all the States.
Draft President said and this stout word of real
war hailed throughout the few miles of the length and
breadth of this State, meaning that Generals shall
take off their gloves and the rebellion shall be put down
without ceremony.
seventfour thousand and odd loyal inhabitants of little
Rhody bas this morning answered with word of thunder
under the mild phrase of general order which will live in
history the first step toward allowing the great slave
struggling toward becomng-a gigantic suicide. These
its words
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PRov1DENCEl
PLANTATIONS, ADJ'T GENERAL IS OFFICE,
Providence, August 4. !
General Orders No 3s-Ths 9Th regiment Ordered nv
the Secretary of War; under date of October 49, and
orders issued therefor from this Department. No lO3 De-
cember 49, 1884, will consist entirely of eolored ctiz
Enistments will commence immediately Camps will he
established under direction of General Robbins who is d
rected to organize the regiment.
The Quartermaster General will furnish raons and equip
nens requisition.~
Our cooled fellow citizens are reminded that the reg-
mens from this State will constitute part of the quota
from Rhode Island and is expected they will respond
with zeal and spirit to this call.
The COMMANDMENT Chief will lead them into the field,
and viii share with them, in with the patriotic sol
es OF the army OF the Republic their trials and dangers
and will participate in the gores of their
by order OF Gov. Sprague, Commanders in Chief.
EDWARD G. MAURAN, Adjt Gen.
WouNDED.-We have not heretofore noticed that
both Gen. Early and bis aid, Capt s. H. Early, were
wounded sghty-struck by spent balls-in the fight at
Cedar Run. on Saturday week. Gen. Earley's horse
was disabled by shot also. The same horse shot
through the head at Williamsburg where the General
was so painfully Wounded-Riehmond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
From tl,eCoast.

Rumours of various kinds have reached here within
the last few days, OF aggressive movements being made
from Newbern by the Yankee force there under Fos-
ter.
From the best information receive they land
ed, on Friday or Saturday, force at Swansboro, in
Onsow county, which has been stated amounting to
between two aad three thousand: part of this force
consisting Of cavalry and artillery They succeeded in
capturing one of Captain Wards pickets
Among other depredatfons committed by them, we
learn that they destroyed Mr. SCOTS and MIR Sanders
Salt Works, and perhaps other Salt works that part
OF the coast In fact we have just learned that they
destroyed every salt work, Or arrangement for making
salt, within ten miles of Swansboro' They arr tie
same marauders who recently ivanced in the direction
of KinstOn.
TO the great value of these works-ther ndispensa-
BILE necessity at this time-we think tie attention Of
the Confederate and State Governments ought to be
called No doubt the enemy contemplates further de
predatOns of the same character nearer Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21


Especial to the Mobile Advertiser & Register.)
JACKSON, MISS, August 18th, 1862
On the 10th inst the Federal gunboa SUMTER in attempt
ng to make landing at Bayou Sara, aground. de-
mand her surrender made by the Mayor Bayou
Sara on behalf of the military of the Parish of Feici
ana and volunteers from Wilkinson county, Mississippi
Capt Erwin commanding the Sumter, asked hour to
consider, which granted In the meanwhile the Fede
Ceres arrived and the Confederates having
artillery keep her off, she alongside the SUMTER when
the officers and hastily abandoned her and escaped
the transport.
small and large amount of stores
found aboard the Sumter. She then fred and destroy
The flames unfortunately destroyed tho depot of the
West Feleana railroad which stands the bank of the
river together with hundred and fifty hogsheads of su
gar Part this Eugar had been seized and lett there
der claim.
The Federal gunboat Essex gunboa No. and trans
port arrived next morning at Bayou Sara ana ianoeo
small force, which allowed to march hall me nland
when they attacked by the Conederates VINO mortal
y wounded captured of the invaders psdy wound
ed three and the balance back to their boats Our loss
was none gunboas then threw tour shells into town.
without damage, and then retireo WIN tne transport
threatening to return and destroy the town.
Among the spois from the Sumter were two United
States flags one pennant, and chest of signal flags
Phe following dispatch has been received here
BAYOU cara Aug. 1.-THE iron clad gunboat Essex Is
now living opposite She viii be resisted Heavy
ard continuous firing was heard at Port Hudson last gn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
THE YANKEES TRYING TO GET COTTON.


Advces from Memphis that the authority of or
ders from Washington Gen. Grant has issued order
ting that every possible facility will be afforded for getting
cotton to market
is reported that Gen. Alcorn has been seized host
age for the traitor Powell.
The continue their course of devastation wherever
q OnnnrtnntV offers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21


The Petersburg Express of to-day says that there is
Yankee soldier left the South side of James river
there vessel of any kind to be at Berkeley this
be So Mcclellan has certainly evacuated James River and
gone to unite with Pope Burnside the Rsppahannock
LATER FROM EUROPE-THE QUEENS sPEECH-DIs.
CUsslON IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES REFUSES TO
RECEIVE NEGRO sOLDIERs-ARREsTS IN THE
NORTH-COLLIslON ON THE POTOMAC.
RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 18th, 1862.
The steamship Glasgow has arrived at New York, with
four days later news from Europe.
The Queen in her speech in proroguing Parliament says
ica has unfortunately continued in unabaed intensity and
the evils with which Las been attended have not been
fined the American Continent but her majesty having
from tie outset determined to take part in the contest
has depart from the neutrality which she
has SO steadily adhered to.
In the House OF Lords Earl htratheden moved for the
correspondence with Mr. Mason relative to the acknowl
edgement of the Southern States.
Earl Russell said that it not expedent to produce the
papers of the agent of the Confederate States, he
not recognized, ard all communications unofficial.
correspondence had taken place between Messrs Adams
and Seward but the British government replied before
He stated that communication had been received from
foreign power relative to the recognition OF the South
Earl Mamesbury suggested that the government should
communicate with other powers with the view of offering
mediation, favorable opportunity arises to which
Earl Russell agreed that if mediation offered all the pow
ers should join in it. The motion finally withdrawn
The London Times editorany argues that if England
wishes give the Federas impulse she has but to
take step which be represented M interference
and Lincoln will get his three hundred thousand men,
and the chances of will be indefinitely postponed
The Journal De St. Petersburg denies the that
Russia has Joined France il proposition from England for
the recognition of the Confederate States.
In Liverpool Cotton had advanced to 3D. since the pre-
vous advices but the market closed quiet the It'll inst
Breadstuffs and Provisions were unchanged. Conscs
for money 93B 93S.
Lincoln had been waited upon by deputation of ne
groes asking employment soldiers in the army and had
created great sensation by his speech the OCCASION in
which he proclaimed that the difference between The black
and white in the United States broad that
impossible that inferior ever possess political
equality with the superior and dominant race.
The New York Herald announces the disbandment OF
Gen. Hunters negro brigade.
The Maryland News Sheet, at Baltimore, has been sup
pressed by Gen. WOOL and the editors sent to Fort Nc
Henry.
The ed of the Dubuque Herald has also been arrested
for dscouraging enistments.
There collision on the Potomac Wednesday
night between the steamers George Peabody and West
Point. The former, loaded with troops, sunk Seventy
six drowned including three ladies' the wives
of officers in Burnside's command.
War meetings are being held throughout the North.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

ApPLEs.-MOj j. Taylor of Magnolia, has sent Us
two hunches of apples growing their native stems.
The apples, OF which there are niue in one bunch or
cluster very large, and completely hide the branch
or twig on which they grow. The Major, we believe,
will have young trees of the same vfriety fo sale
next Spring.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

while prowDg about Edsto Island, by our Cavalry '
JACK MORGAN AGAIN HEARD FRoM-HR CAP.
TURES GALLATIN, TENN, AND THREE HUNDRED
FEDERALe, sc.
CHATTASooeA, Tenn; Aug. 18th, 1852.
Morgan turned Galatin Tenn, 20 miles from Nash
vile, last Tuesday He captured the place and three
hundred prisoners has blown up the railroad tunnel d.
stores He sent dispatch to Mayor Smith, of NafhyIs
saying that he would call him shortly had not sae
him since Smith beat for Office in the Confederate
army Morgan camped next night in Huntsville.
By arrival from Nashville learn that Elk Gov Non
Brown claims to be true to the South and be pu
right on the records.
INFANTRY BADLY CUT UP-FEDERAL STOCKS
LOWER AND GOLD HIGHER.
Especial to the Mobile Tribune.]
GRENADA. MISS, Aug. 10th, 1862
Northern dates of the llh and 18th instant have been
The Yankee account of the battle of Culpeper Court
house that about ten men, under Gen. Banks
attacked by twenty thousand rebels Pope was
not present They acknowledge loss of from two to
three thousand among them Gems Anger and Geay wound
e% ana nNr ds0 r % ree Lent
GERS wounded and killed.
They say that their retired from the field when
oyerpowered ny numbers and that their infantry bad
ly cutrp
Culpeper is one vast hospital.
Gen. Gearys Brigade thousand strong lost fifteen
hundred in charging Confederate battery the Fifth Ohio
nearly annhiated and the Third Wisconsin stamped
The reception of the in New York caused stocks
go down and gold to GO up.
The Chicago Tribune says that Jackson evidently
generated and defeated Pope.
The Memphis correspondent of the Chicago Tribune has
been arrested for disloyalty.
difficulty the negro question, between an Illinois
and Indiana, and two Ohio regiments at Memphis
ported have resued in an issue of arms, with loss
fifteen
number of deserters from shermans army arrived here
renaGa) this evening" and report that great dssatac
ton exists in that army.
Curtis reported to have landed large portion of his
army on this side of the river again.
THE YANKEES EvACUATING CUMBERLAND GAP
GUERRILLAS HUNG BY McCOOK'S FORCES
Especial to the Mobile Advertiser and Register.)
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Aug. 16th 1862.
Information from Cumberland Gap states that Morgan
Yankee) retreating with his forces leaving only
tory Tennessee regiments.
Gen. McCooks body arrived at Louisville the 7h inst
Guerrlas have been hung by McCooks forces. Houses
have been bur and the country laid waste around Salem
where Nc Cook, was killed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
C. G. MEMINGER,
Secretary Tt easury.
From the Petersburg Express.
Com. GOldSbOrOugh, U. S. n.
(Signed)

Com. GOldSbOrough, U. S. N.
AS the Express spoke of this naval officer in very
harsh language in noticing what purported to be gen
une production of his pen in the shape OF most vu-
gar and disgusting communication, which appeared in
the Norfolk Union short time since, of JUS
tice and fairness impes to insert the following pub
cations which have just met eye 1t is always a
pleasure to to have it in power to correct
ror, especially when it nurously affects the character
professional or personal, Of any Individual:
AFFAIRS EORF oLE-NEWSPAPER SUPPREssED.-The
Norfolk Union suppressed the lst instant by General
Viele for publishing burlesque proclamation, which
calculated to bring Commodore Godsborough rdicue
The Union afterwards allowed to continue its pubica
ton upon apoogsng for what had been done, and publish
ing the suboined communication from Rear Admiral Colds
borough:
q. s. FLAG HIP MINNESOTA
Norfolk, Va, Aug. 2, 1852.
Srln the Norfolk Union of yesterday there appeared
vile and pofane unicaton purportng be the sub
stance CT recently written by you. have
before this moment addressed you line upon any
subject whatever, and have never my knowledge
had tie pleasure of exchanging word with you have
to say, with regard the above that you recev-
ed of he kind forgery and alone worthy of the
vulgar and ridiculous person who conceived it.
Very respectfully,
your ob'd servant
l.. NJ. GOLDsBOROUGH,
w, Law. Eco E Elag;o ffG Ger Cong T. A. B. 81