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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-08-30
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,


SIR: Having informally understood from you
that British subjects, who had merely declared
their intention to become citizens Of the United
States, had expressed apprehensions that they
might be drafted into the militia under the late
requisitiOn OF the War Department, l have the
honor to scquaint you for their information, that
none bat citisens are liable to military duty in
this country, and this department has never re-
garded an alien, who may merely have declared
his intention to become a citizen, as entitled to
passport, and, consequently, has always with,
held from persons of that character any such cer-
tihcate of citizenship / have the honor to be-
with high consideration. your obedient servant.
VIM. II SEWARD,
Saoratarv of State
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To Hon. VIM. Stuart.

WASHINGTON, August 25.-The recent ex-
pulsiOn OF newspaper correspondents from the
army of Virginia, and the order forbiddng the
transmission of intelligence from that quarter
over the telegraph lines has rendered the collec-
tion of reliable news difficult, and almost useless
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JONAS u. ERENCH,
Provost Marshal OF New Orleans.

Parole oath to officers and soldiers of the Con
federate States service:
Privates -..-...--.. 933
Commissioned Officers. 2II
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RRO7l NEW ORLEANS.
Newspaper Items.
From the Delta, August ~

From the Delta, August ~
| BRECRLNRIDGE'S PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE.
The repulse of General BreekiDridge is one Of
the most signal victories yet achieved by the
/ Union arms. The rebel chief came with sixteen
regiments Of infantry, body Of cavalry, and
ten pieces Of fsd artillery. Before he set out
on the fatal march, he assured his soldiers that
they would breakfast in the capital of the State
The feast they found in readiness was something
they did not anticipate.
The conflict was fierce. From 4 o'clock in
the morning until 10 o'clock the fight was iuri-
Gus. Three Of their regiments attacked the 2lst
/ Indiana, and for moment produced dismay. but
the gallant Williams rode up. crying, "Now,
my men, charge agai1, and the day is ours"
The braves responded, recaptursd their last gun;
but Wilhau5 was dead. 1. was a costly victory.
Yet the hero whom we mourn would not count
! it SO.
General Brsekinridge commenced retreating
at 10 o'clock, and ct noon his men were ten
miles from the scene Of defeat.
HONORABLE MENTION.
From the Deltal
Col Thomas W. Cahill, the gallant command
er Of the 9Th Connecticut (Irish) volunteers, is
entitled to high praise for cooluess aud discre-
ton at The battle Of Baton Rouge Col. Cahiu
| Is OF Irish parentage, and a connection, we be-
it will be rec0llected, was in this country q fss
years ago We have good account, too, Of .he
conduct Of Lieut. Henry H E liott, Gen VIII
liaRs' ac'iDg-adjutans general Let him be pr
Botsd Tnere is nothing so much inspires the
soldier as the belief ira: his services are appre
cated
The 7th Vermont regiment, which had Just
returned from severe service near VicksbuTg,
participated in the battle at Baton Rouge Il
IS sufficient evidence that they were at their post
dIscharging faithfully the trust reposed in them
that their gallant colonel, George Roberts, fell
mortslly wounded in the thickest of the fight.
lie was good officer a true patriot aud an
honorable, high minded man. He first went
into the service as a lieutenant ia company A
OF the lSt regiment (three months men) Yer
mont volunteers. When the 7th regiment was
called for he was rendered the colonelcy, and in
every particular has proved the selection a good
one ; and though dying in glorious cause his
loss viii be severely felt both by his regiment
and his many friends in his native State, where
he was SO we'll aad favorably known HIS re-
mains were brought to this city on Friday,
whence they Oil be sent home, there to sleep
the hOnored sleep Of those who die fighting fJr
the maintenance Of government and law, against
treason and traitors
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-24
July 9th, 1862.

IMPORTANT FROM MExIoo.-ITa French Not Dgsoted-,
The EId Ga Spanish paper published in New OrieaHs) OF
the 6h has correspondence from Mexico. which gives
totally different view of the late battle with the French
1t says:
The rout Of the French which has been so gener
ally spoken Of turns out to be quite different affair The
French approaching Fue5a, detached small force for
picket outpost and pla Led at distance from the
main body, in such way that it might be surprised and
routed by the stronger force But main body Of the
DIVISION which had time in before the effect of this
entirely removed depOyed its forces charg
ing the MeXCans, who without further resistance fell back
upon the capital not only abandoning their camp but the
city Puebla itself mmedaty occupied by the enemy
and on the 18th of the present month the French troops
took possession of this capital pitching their camps at the
gates Of the city itself.
The excitement the city has been somewhat great for
the last few days. but quiet s being gradually restored
and workmen busy engaged in erecting quarters and
camps for the French troops Gen AmoDte has not yet
arrived but he is momentary expected am sorry that
Ihave not at hand his proclamation that might send you
copy. military board at took charge OF the gov
ernmeut of the city, Rumors rife, but the greatest
that Zragoza, pobado, Comonfort and Gonzales Ortega
will besege the city. 1t is not known yet where Jua
reg has TO- bat it generally believed that he is al
OueretOro.
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What a Yankee Woman Thinks.

Among tie trophies picked up on the battlefield of
the Chitkahomny, letter from Yankee woman
her husband, Published in the Virginia papers The
letter IS dated at Orange, New Yo!k. We make the
following extracts:
How can reasonable men kill white people for the
sake of letting negroes be tee. What have tie North
ern people do with the Southern folks negroes? II
were soldier | would kill all the negroes instead Of
the white people; and would come home and let the
stock obbers and politicians fight if they wanted to- but
guess they would soon get tir,d of the fan.
You have no idea what misery is being eataitd
upon the people by this miserable war; aud how many
poor widows ard orphans suffering. Surely God
who is just, Will infct terrible retributon on such
men as Greey, Seward Lincoln and Others who are to
blame for all this misery aud desolation
Many persons here think like l do, but they are
afraid to speak for fear OF being arrested dsloJa
and if this letter very much afraid they
would send eff; but know very well that you
won't let ANYBODY see it''
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France and AIoeT.cH.

The New York Tribune learns from Washington
that gentleman OF high social position abroad, in
speaking OF the policy Of the Emperor toward this
country and Mexico writes as follows:
The policy Of Louis Napoleon is tortuous and mys.
terous and is not to be trusted. He has set himself
up the arbter OF Europe, and his ambition would
lead him to play the same rule in America There are
many signs which authorise the belief that ne would
like to mediate in our domestic question, or failing 10
that to intervene. The movements OF his minister M
Mercier, have been anything but satisfactory, and
have it from pretty good authority that since his visit
to Richmond he regards the restoration of the Union
as impracticable.
France has no interest in tie American continent of
her own, and no question with Mexico which required
the extraordinary that has recently been adopt
ed. Consequently, in breaking the terms to which
those powers agreed at Loadon, some special object
must be contemplated 1t is easy to understand that
with the beverage of Mexico, Louis Napoleon mlgnt; en-.
if so disposed, threaten with alliance OF .nne
country TO the Cotton States unless we adopt s
sci and accepted terms of separation He ho y or
BILE OF that or any other policy BY whIeS And you
glory of his dynasty could be np;ect IN view
may rely upon it there is some s'en 0U''' ~ '''"
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nlIstEnent En the NORTH.

We copy the following from the Maryland News
Sheet OF the 10tb:
Secretary Stanton is reported TO have said that the
call for three hundred aousand additional troops has
been responded to much more promptly than the Gov
ernment had anticipated. On the other hand the New
York World declares that the !" call " has not yet
kinded the first flush of enthusiasm that distrust
weighs like PAIL" and that suen gloom is setting
on every heart. The people cOdly motionless y
The New Yolk Tribune reioices in the gratifying be-
lief that that conception Of inCable stupidity the great
Union anaconda, is defunct After recapituIang the
series of reveses which the anac0nda has occasioned
the Tribune mathematics that military reptile as
bundcr, humbug, and nuisance"
The New York World is of opinion that an I'D il
tona hundred thousand, if they could be brought into
the field in twenty days, would throttle the rebellion
but both the World and the Pbpdelpbia Press concur
very slowly. The Press says " there seems to be
withholding of support the part OF the public jour
nails. There is not that unity of effort among
papers throughout tie North which yedsd such graft
flying fruits year ago" Under these circumstances
it is nmated that drafting may have to be resorted
to for the purposes of meeting the exgences Of the
Government.
| The following is from the New York correspondence
| Of the Philadelphia Inquirer OF the 10th
Recruiting offices have been opened throughout the
whole city the inevitable flags strung out, aud al able
bodied men invited to enlist for compensation" But
little hope entertained at first of ready response
to the call Of the President; but contrary to general
expectation, New York City IS again foremost i'll her
answer. The number OF enlistments this week thus
far, have averaged ninety day ard it is expected that
when tie bounty is given the number will be
doubled, if lot trped But should TIE call meet with
response in the State, however, a draft be
sorted to- and the conviction has taken possession Of the
public mind that the the draft is made the bet
ter. Necessity knows no law, and if men won't vol
unteer to fight for their country and their flag they must
be compelled to.
The superintendent of police has directed the police
their utmost efcrts recruits 10 the city,
promising them the remuneration offered by government
for volunteers.
The enrolment OF the militia Of the State is now com
pleted Ia the city the time occupied ten days,
and the number OF men employed about two hundred
The result is, the obtaining OF the aud residences
Of about three hundred thousand men, believed to be
subject to military duty 1t is said, By the way, that
the enromont not very popular in some CT the tene-
ment houses, the officers, in cases, being actually
nmbIed down stairs, while in Others they had to ske-
daddle at doubequjck pace to escape the tongues
if not the fists, of tie fdrer portion OF creation.
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r. G. rrnons-CmciaI Report.
u IEADgCAKIEh5 OO " q M ~ ~
Battle feld, Frazer's Farm, July 4, 1862.


Battle i5d, Frazier's Farm, July 4, 1862. !
SIR 1t becomes my painful duty to report the cas-
uates my regiment during the pes week in the great
battle before Richmond.
The regiment has suffered severely as the accompany
ing list will show. About the cosa of the fight on the
lst inst we met wi the most serious loss IN the death
OF Col CASTOR Meares. He was shot IN the forehead
and instantly killed while cooy aud galanty moving at
the head of his regiment changing position to reinforce
the lst n. q. regiment which heavily pressed \ o
more brave, COOL or gallant officer lived than he. His
memory will ever be dear to every officer and man in
his command.
On June 26tb, the regiment engaged in the charge
upon the works at Eson's Mills, being under most
terrific fire for over one hour when withdrawn
on account OF the mpractcabity of charging the bat
terry up an almost perpendicular hill The loss in the
fight was Major Savage slightly wounded and 10 men
killed and 54 wounded.
On the following day we were under hre from their
batteries during the forenoon. and ct p M we were
held to protect our left flank under heavy hre OF mus
kerry grape and canister. We took no important par
in this engagement and by shielding the men as mncl
possible, loss was slight, man killed and one
wounded.
July lst at this place was the division of Gen. D. e.
Hi to which Gen. Riplys brigade, of which we form
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part is attached Eeld the centre of our line directly
in front OF the enemgs batteries We were ordered to
charge The batteries 10 passing up the bill through the
denseSt undergrowth. The men were obliged to file
around the obstacles and upon reaching the road 600
yards In 'front.' of the batteries most of the brigade
In confused state requiring the lines to be reformed
befUre another advance could be made. While attempt
ing to do this, orders the right fall back at
the moment that tbe.colone moved to the left with
portion of ,he regiment. We were exposed for half
hour 10 calling fire from the batteries and infantry of
the enemy, and; through some unfortunate mistake we
received several voeys from one Of our own regiments
on the flank. Our loss there was severe-Co Meares
kiIled-eght commissioned officers wounded-24 men
killed ard ca wouDded-l5 men are missing or unac
counted for They may have been wounded and carried
off the field but if killed. their bodies cannot be found
Our dead are all deceutly inferred.
CASUALTIES.
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Exchange of Prisoners.

Il seems hat lie Federal Government has at last 50
far condesc,n3ed TO recognize the Conederacy as to
propose negotiations for general exchange of prison
ers On Monday afternoon dispatches reached this city
under SEAL addressed to the Commardar-in Chief of
the Confederate forces, which was Immediately sent
out to Gen Lee. 1t has since transpired that these
dispatches relate to general exchange of prisoners,
and it is stated that Maj. Gen. d. H. Hill has been
appointed to conluct the negotiations upon part,
and that arrangements will at once be entered into
to effect the desired object. This will be gratifying
to those who have friends incarcerated in Northern
bastiles-Riek. Dispatch.
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Attack on T0nlpaI


GAINESVILLE FLA, July 5.
Passengers from Tampa report that the enemy are
sheliug that place, and tbat our batteries replying
with good effect,
GAINESVILLE, July Z.
Passengers from Tampa report the Yankee gunboat
gone Quit is supposed or reinorcemeuts-n damage
done to the town.
1t was the gqDboat Sycamore, Captain Drake, that
up and demanded the surrender of the town at
P NJ June Both, and gave notice that if refused, he
would commence sheIipg it at P. Nj.
The shelling commenced at six, and continued till
dark, and renewed at sunrise next morning, and
continued till IL A. M.-nobody hurt. Three shots
were hred at our flag leaving 1t is thought that
some OF our shots struck the gunboat.
Gaze City (F2G) Columbian, July IL.
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SIOO REWARD,

- RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 26th Of
n May, 1862 two negro named DICK. the other
~ TALTON-Dck is about 80 or 80 years DID, feet or
inches high, and has the right side of his face
over the lower aw-bone. He is yellow complicated. He
the Newbern jail in the 1853, having obtained
forged free papers from Baden county and have
ceeded in procuring similar papers again He passed him
self OF under his freepapers the above time as Richard
Freeman. Taton is about 81 years old, about feet
inches high, has bushy head quite light complicated
about half breed.
bly, both go under forged free papers 1t is probable they
will endeavor to get Newbern is understood Dick
had wife children OnsIow county, who report
ted to have escaped to the enemy at NewheTn.
will give reward Of hundred dollars for the appre
hensOn confinement of the above negroes get
them, or fifty dollars for either of them. ~
JAS. ALLEN.
July 9th, 1862. 46 3tw*
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MEss8s FUEroN PRICE :-Baving visited the Hospitals
in Richmond and conversed with the surgeons in charge
learn that they are need of the following articles viz
Chickens Eggs Butter Tea Vegetables Fruit Ice. Hon
ey. Fresh Meat Sugar, Soap Lemons, Candles wax Ap
pie Brandy Wines, &C.
Soft attreeses and pillows are also very much need,
as the Government furnishes only Under garments
nts bandages &c. are also needed The size Of mattress
es should be 81 feet long and feet wide.
Permit me to say to the ladies of Wilmington that saw
the box recently by them delivered and opened in the
Moore Hospital, which DR.. o. F. Manson OF Granville
county placed The Doctor requested to say that it
the valuable box yet received and to return
thanks to the ladies for it.
And how as learn that win leave every week for
the purpose carrying such things the people shall
tribute all these things above enumeratedE
Let us be willing to part with soft pillows and mattress
for the comfort Of suffering defenders the Hosp-
tails. j. L. PkIfCHAkD.
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For the Inurnsl.

For the Journal.
EDToBS CT THE JOURNAL The pleasures of doing coed
constitute rich reward fer those who engaged n deeds
of mercy But the blessings at ending these Christke e
forts net confined to the performers hem BY heart
has been deeply affected at witnessing receiving the
upnumbered proofs of sympathy for sick wounded
on the route from Richmond Petersburg Weldon, VIII
nington &c. All along the road the mothers wives and
daughters present with such refreshments the sick
and wounded soldier needs.
There is rich reward in store for all those who. for
Chrsts sake. TINS minister TO sick and wounded
Thousands of mothers wives and sisters nhe Sunny South
will most highly appreciate those timely attentions their
loved ones and pray Heavens richest blessings
those who thus minister to them.
A GRATEFUL. TATEFP
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JOSEPHL. KEEN.
For Sale and to Let.

VALUABLE SOUND LANDS FO Il SALE.
7HE SUBSCRIBER, wishing to tohis late purchase
in s. Carolina, offers for sale his Plantation Topsail
Sound II miles from Wilmington, containing five hun
ded of the best quality Pea Mutt land About half
Of the tract is under cultivation. Also, small
of pney land lying in front of said place the main
road leading to Wilmington. These lands principally
the Sound, for fish and for making
Salend believed to be desirably located any
lands the Sound. There is about hundred
OF the very best Pea Land ready to clear, portion of
which has already been beaded, and contains large
quantity of seasoned trees the very best for boiling
salt-and convenient to the Sound. Persons wishing
purchase desirable residence would do well to examine
the premises. Terms made easy.
II. +. NIXON.
Dec 10, 1861. l7-tf
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DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT Fort MoU1TR1E Our
community will be deeply panied to learn that yester
day afternoon, during the progress of experiments
in artillery practice at Fort MouItre, 32-pounder,
which had been raed and banded" and with which
with terrible results to the officers and soldiers sadpg
near the piece
Lieut.. Col. Thomas NJ. Wagner was very severely
wounded in the thigh an ankle.
Lieutenant I. Lamar Wardaw was also severely
wounded
Capt Valentine and some other officers were slightly
wounded.
Private Hugh Benton vas killed.
Privates j. Hudson NJ. Mcdaniel, G. w. Adams
and @. G. Fleming were wounded.
We understand that Brig. Gen. w. d. Smith
present at the time the explosion took place. DR..
Ogier was in attendance upon the wounded.
Charleston Mercury, 18th inst.
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The CAPTURED ARMs.-It is found upon examna-
tiOn, that comparatively few OF the muskets captured
from the Yankees in the battles below Richmond, have
sustained serious damage. The fact is they cid not
have time, their famous rereat from the Chckahom-
my to make the destruction OF property complete, and
Eence fed, 10 a lot OF twenty thousand not more
than q thousand that cannot be speedily rendered as
good as new. These are generally of superior
quality, including many of recent invention aud Euro
pean manufacture Richmond DiSpath.
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Editors Wilmington Journal:
DEAR SRs Permit TO correct deficiency in the
port of the casualties of the I'd ReQ'r n. G. T. Our Ma
jor, VIM r. Cox of Raleigh received SCALP wound willie
gaantly leading body of skrmishers which wanted but
little OF being fatal As is has proved but slight
ALFRED A. WATSON. Chaplain I'd Reg't n. c. T.
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An 1NoDEkT-DuTing Gen. Jackson march to Richmond
from the Valley the from hard service had become
fatgued and short rations Old StoneWal riding
along would oceasona urge up the aggards and obser-
wing soldier who seemed to be far behind his reg1
nenr he ordered him close up, 'Close up else II
put yon On bread and water for week 'Fatt and De
Jasus General wish ye wud for devil bit of bread have
ate for these weeks answered friend from Erin
Green Ise, he from that land of the brave
Old Stonewal hushed up and rode on, well bred men
shorld.-Lynckburg Republican.
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TERMS or ADvERTTsTre.
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOR THE JOURNAL.
THE GUNBoAT FIGHT CoNFIBMED.

RICHMOND, va July 10Th, 1867.
An official dispatch to Secretary Mallory, from Lieut..
Brown says that the enemys feet above Vcksburg con-
sisted of four iron clad vessels two heavy oops
o.war four Gunbosts and eight Rams. We drove
an iron clad ashore with coors down and disabled blew
up Tam burned enc vessel and damaged several others
Onr smoke stack was so shot to pieces that seam
and could not use the vessel as Ram. We lost killed
and fifteen wounded.
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Educational.

CHARLOTTE FEMALE IgsT&TUTE.
TIME EXERCISES of this institution will be resumed
the lst day of September under the direction Of Mt.
and Mrs. BURWEIJ aided by competent teachers in all
the branches The scholastic year will be divided into two
sessions of sixteen and the other OF twenyfour weeks
with vacation of three weeks at Christmas For circulars
containing full particulars, as to terms address
REV. Il. BURWEIL
Charlotte, n. c..
July 9, 1862. 2555t--473g*
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HILLsBORO' MILITARY ACADEMY.
TTNHE FOURTH ACADEMIC YEAR of this Institution
l. commenced March 9Th Charges begin with the
month in which the cadet enters For circulars containing
full Information, addres
Mai WM. NJ. GORDON,
Hillsboro', N. G.
June 18th, 1862 42-3m*
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CREENsEoRoUGu FEMALE COLLEGE,.

GEEEN6BUILN', n. Z.
TTNHE Fall Session Of this Institution will begin the
4 LAST THURSDAY in July. The Faculty consists of
five Ge0tlemen and four Ladies' all experienced teachers
and well qualified for their respective departments.
CHARGES SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Board $6250; Tuition in regular course $40 90 Lan,
$500; French $1,000 Oil Painting, $2000 Drawing $ 90
Music Piano Guitar 500, 90 of Instruments, 81 so
Board in advance. Tuition at the end of the Session.
For full particulars apply to
T. Il. JONES, Pres.
June 18th, 1862. 43-7t