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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

ARKANSAS 1TBss-The following extracts are from pri-
vae letter from Fort Gibson and very reliable gen
tieman who is sojournisg at that place for a time:
The Cherokee regiment under Col. Drew will he
reoganz@d John Ross the principal chief made speech
here to-day Re spoke under the Confederate flag took
hold of the staff and declared that every Cherokee
ed he would die defending it, He, Col Cooper Col Drew
Col w. Ross, and Others had conference day. There
Is no question that matters will be adjusted and that Col
fight to come off many days hence Better men than
those that stood by Col Drew in the trial last week.
cannot De mustered Pickens, Benge, Hderbrand Judge
There was some lieutenants f knew their names would
give them and two and grandson the chief that
remained with their colonel also ' -
Col cooper, like Gen Price, is of the commanders
that does not sit perpendicular up after fight goes
out hunting for And such officers the Colonel
needs II providence governs, there will fight
Col. simss regiment of Texans is encamp.d lere-all
daring and de cent The whole regiment honor
to Its State Measles and pneumonia have been
mong the men, Two hundred, Whereabouts, the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

BLOCKADE PRIcEs.-The following articles, being a
portion of cargo recently arrived from Havana were
sold at auction in Savonnah, on the 31st ult
lO38 sacks coffee OF various brands, brought from 60
to 66ac per pound 20 pieces of navy and army cloth
brought $40 l2 per yard 20 carboys carbonic acid
brought 81 per pound 100 hbds. clarified and brown
sugars brought ii cents per pound 80 reams letter
paper brought 50 $l0H per rsam
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

TIE subscriptions in aid of the sufferers by the late
FIRE 10 Charleston amounted in all to Sl5202U 81 W
to Tuesday lest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

FROM OccoQUAN.-We hear that Texas Regiment
crossed Occoquan Monday aud stampeded the Yankees
Texans collected sixty rifles and returned &C. Inc
Frederieksbmg Nevs, LIST inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

RE ARREST OF PARsoN BRowNLow.-The Knoxville Reg
tSter, of the 9th ult., says:
BrownloW arrested and remanded to prison by Col.
Monsarrat, Commandant of this post Immediately
discharge by the civil authorities.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

The heavy firing reported to have been heard in the
direction of Fort Caswel on Wednesday, was from two
blockadng steamers off the Western bar 1t is suppo
sed they were practising at II cir guns.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

WHAT WITH THE sLAvEs.-The Yankees are still
at loss what to do with the slaves they have They
like the with the elephant Washington corresnon.
dent says:
The slavery question still in the Way the Cabinet are
much bothered about the fellow about the ee-
phan Every member has his peculiar views which, sup
pOse in regular turn echoed upon hence the vacaon
and indec 81 nthe 'now you it. and you don't -
policy causing such needless difficulty little good cd
fashioned practical would have settled this long
1t idle attempt compromise dodge and asied
what cannot be evaded NJ experience teaches me
that all grave questions should be pumply
with fearless promptude And rulers will find this
must be.
nIingling with senators and representatives find
very great dissatisfaction expressed the way things are
allowed to drift along for management, there none
or anything approxim1ting well defined system,
The LEADER OF THE HOSTILE CREEKs-The Fort
Smith Evening News gives short sketch OF the leader
OF the Greek forces hostile to the Confederate cause
the dissenOns existing in that nation which latter it
seems had their origin many years ago Opotheyholo
is stated to be old man. about 80 years of age and
has long been a leader among what are now termed
|" Upper Creeks His first appearance in public
capacity was about 1924 1925, soon after the muir
der by the Greeks, of Gen. Mcintosh, who was killed
for making treaty with the United States. Opothey.
holos name made its appearance about that time as
leader of the party opposed to the treaty He is an ell
oqusnt speaker and welds mighty influence over the
Upper Greeks by bis tongue The Mcintosh party CON-
pose the Lower Creeas and there exists still between
the two parties, the remains of the old national feud
and this may be the of the present attitude oil
Opotheyholo and bis followers Indians never forget
injuries and when life is taken, the relatives of the kill
ed seldom forget it, 1t is said that Opotheyhoo and
his Greek followers very hostile to the Greek reg
ment under COL Mcintosh, who is descendant of Gen
Mcintosh, who waa slain by the Greeks years ago in
Alabama
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09
TO the Railroads.

There is bushel OF meal at The grain stores nor
any corn fit to make meal out Of is there barrel
of flour on sale. There s plenty ID the Interior 50 We
are informed but it can't be got down. Cannot the
Railroads strain point ? Have they not bosoeS Of
COMMISSION for us
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

New BRANCH CT BUsISEss.-A few weeks since
we alluded to some ground pea oil made by Nr Nixon,
which we have been trying on our machinery, ana
which we found to al all the purposes OF iaor-
eating fluid as well as any oil had been using, being
equal for g machinery sperm oil, and it would no
doubt be just as pleasant table oil as that made from
the olive
We noticed this morning at the establishment oil
Meesrs. T. G. & B. e. Worth on the wharf arrange
ments 10 progress and nearly completed for going into
the business pretty extensively in the shape of saer
rollers for breaking no the peas, hydraulic press tor
squeezing the oil ont and steam engine to operate tue
whole affair. We trust that the Messrs. Worth may
find fair reward for their enterprise 10 supplying de-
sideratum so much needed as oil for m1chnery. The
oil made 10y Mr.. Nixon is Of such quality as to leave
no doubt of its value and render it no longer an K
perimeDt.-D Daily Journal, I'd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

R0-All the Yankee prisoners at Charleston, inclu
ding COL Corcoran, have been sent to Columbia, S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

Our telegraphs to-day will be found long and inter-
estng, and will repay careful perusal Evidently" the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

AN OMEN-The first instance Of perfectly fair, pleas
ant weather about the first of January that has been
seen here in six years. has been experienced this week.
The air has been bright, clear and bamy. We trust
that this may prove omen of bright future to open
on the Confederate States during this year Of 1862.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

NASHVILLE, lem, Jan. I'd, 1862.
Gen. Johnston has called the Provisional Governor
Kentucky for thirty thousand one or three
years
is understood that when two brigades are
tered into service they will be under the command of Wm
Preston late Minister to Spain, who receive the
pontm ent of Major General
No Federais with the exception of few scouts are on
this SIDE OF Green river yet the military authorities
attack.
Late accounts from beyond Green represent the
Federals as still receiving large reinforcements.
The reported resignation of Gen. Pillow is confirmed
HANDsBoRo', MISS, JAM 3D. 1862.
Twelve Federal vessels Ship Island on yester
day. where there has been considerable ming and
ring around within The last ten days
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-01-09

We TAKE it that camping is healthier than editing
We saw Our friend Captain Sinclair former editor of
the Carolnsan in Fayetteville in Office this morn
ing, and we never saw man who had gained more by
the change of habits. perfect picture of health,
strength and vigor the Captain evidently finds the life
to suit him, and we have doubt that he suits it,
he enjoys the reputation Of being of the best Off
in the army. He belongs to the 9Th Regiment N.
c. State Troops of which we think he is senior Cap
tain.
P. $50 it is healthier than being Sheriff. We
have just Major Hail. and find him also very much
improved in physical health. Also Captain Hines
Ali have gained In weight.-Daiiy Journal 35 inst.
The New York herald., 1862-11-07

a severe blcw;. for there = . larss anoun.
Of hay ana left In the valley which would coon have
been in the hands OF the rebels II Is not surprising they
anxious 20 hold 1T with large force Their caval
ry, they retreaed made slight attempt TO barricade
the road; hui rais their best material did not
prove very formidable.
General Mcclellan npon the feld towards evening
and was received with cheer npon cheer along the whole
line as he rode by. with other generals he made sur
vey OF the whoe cld returning 10 friend Mr. Davis
for the night, where no established his headquarters
Major 0Ne has Just returned 10 camp. He states that
he went forward 70 ascertain whether the party in front
were troops, Pessanion's cavalry expected
on that road Finding them In blue uniforms and equip
ped like men, tho Major ventured forward, saying
20 The ofcer who advanced 70 meet him, are You
Peasanton's rlenf s'You will ind II damned Peasant
said his captcr at the time levelng his piece did
the others who had approached lie taken 10 Bloom
field (or as the natives cal It, Bioominsyile) 70 the
quarters Of Colonel Zeal Of tho Ninth Virginia cavalry
Tbese they found deserted. Three we're then de
ached ps guard aud sent with him 70 tho They
shortly after reached vidette In the uniform
themselves One advanced, while the other two remained
with the Major proved 10 be part Of ths Psnnsylva
MIA cavalry aud the advanced guard akel prisoner
whercupon the remaining two left the Major and fed
only 20 fall into the hsnds Of another squad Of few
niDNteo later
The New York herald., 1862-11-07
Ksyn' PAse, Nov. I--eA. N.

0rSers t. kops--A Rapid Campdion. &c.
orders are jus, cut for this corps In an hour
Since tOe movement commenced there has been but little
rest in ay portion Of the army and appearances Indicate
sbat this campaign be quite rapid and brilliant as
me campaign In Maryland. With their limited Ianspcr.
,aton tho reAcs although failing back upon their bsse
supplies wu aud themselves compelled 70 abandon nuch
The New York herald., 1862-11-07
The Nova Scotia Telegraph Line.
TAyLuRu OF the STRAITS or CANSOj CABLE

AFTtNNh, NJ o.. NOV. D, ioVl. .
The Straits Of Csnso cable failed at o'clock yesterday
AFTERNOONS and IL " feared vessel dragged her sncsor
and broke II during the heavy gale Boat communication
s established between Port Molgrsve snd Piasor Cove
Offices and messages WIN thus be forwarded as often az
the weather viii permit ordinarily without much delay
Tecgraphc communication win ne resumed al az cary
peri as poss bile Tho superintendent Of e me, jesse
tJnyt Esq ie on biz way 20 the straits cf ,anso.
The New York herald., 1862-11-07

that s valuable TO them in order 70 keep with our
forces they are reported in force In the vicinity OF
Winchester which very much doubt, they can hardly
reach their base before troops rush in them
General Mcclellan determined not 70 lose day
Of this beautiful weather, and predict that this VIII
prove Of the most brilliant OF all his campaigns anu go
FAR towards putting an end to the rebellion II the ope
rAons IN the Southwest and the various naval expedi
Ons made promptly the movements OF the Army
OF tho Potomac the 1st OF January may confidently he
looked TO the end OF The Tho buge sounds the
general" " and must close and 60 with the advance
The New York herald., 1862-11-07
shossias Match ~ Bunalo.

. DuVHNSt NVv TbU2.
IN ,ba great shooting match in this city to-day BE-
.,a.r Mr. King Of Springfield Illinois, and Robert New.
an Of Busio, for $500, my double blrds King giving
h,s opponent ten dead birds, the match BY Mr.
Nsvsll beating King even string, killing eighty two
birds out NJ ninety, Kiss killing ssven.ynns ont Of
siss.y. AID King mob shooting 'ss Adi'losa len 70
nahs tbs hundred
The New York herald., 1862-11-07
INTERESTING FROM SICEL'S ARMY.
~~--~~~s~~->~~~~~>~~~-~
The Advance Of Our Forces
Towards Warrenton.
BRILLIANT MISHES,
&e- &e.. 10,
Operations or Gen. s,ahsl's Forces.

Operations OF Gen. stahei's Forces
WAsalsoros, Nov 8, 1859.
Tie HrRALo correspondent writes from Buck lands
Mnls Virginia. that Tuesday morning General s,anei
sdvnuoed with his cavalry force from Gainesville New
baltimore driving In tho rebel osets the latter
place. and leaving Colonel Boarsey In charge or ths
vance.
In tho afternoon pickets were driven back upon
Cooucl Heardsoys main body, and word bSoughs
that Tie ,nemys cavalry wero advancing In force AZ
coni anied by srtbsry. Colonel Beardssy formed his
brigade In linc, and ,na enemy commenced throwing
shells. Finding iboy hsd four pieces OF artillery,
Clanel Be-r,sey faH back 10 Bscklaads Mills, where
Colonel Wyndhsms force, With section Of artillery
Major Knox, who left 70 protect the with tho
Ninth New York cavalry formed across tho road ard
awaited the rebel advance and when they quite
ne ordered his fire. Atsr giving them two
voleys he charged and the enemy rstrca,ed towards
warrenton, evidently believing we had heavy force
behind We had artillery and Major Knoxs command
did not exceed one hundred men.
Tho Fourth New York cavalry who mo. he snemy's
onset though obliged TO fall back before supesr
numbers, behaved calamity.
Tho enemy's force about thousand cavalry
four pieces OF light artillery.
General Stahels advance was 70 occupy warrsnton
Wednesday.
Spirited skIrmtsh OF Col. Wyndham's
Cavalry with the Rebels.
WAsmssroy Nov. 8, 1892.
Information from the front tns morning 70 the eos
that COL Wyndbam, OF Bayards cavalry, had spirited
engagement yesterday, Ut Now Batr,ore with the
cavalry and four pieces Of artillery Of the rebel fcrce al
Warrenton Their numbers about equal 10 bis at
the time gay fifteen hundred strong. After short
sis,apce he drove the enemy of In the direction Of the
main army at the town Of Warrenton.
Con Slckles last evening returned from making
connossance In force IN 'front.' having penetrated far
Catetts station driving the pickes the
rebels Wrenton Junction, whero tho enemy
not supposed 10 be In much force.
GAJSksvIlIE, Nov. g, 1852
General S,ge has Tar recovered be able 70 visit
Thorougnfare Gap 70 day.
Cars run on the Manassaa road a. far White Palms,
beyond the Bull run range.
The affair or the coDfagration at Haymarket Is boing
thoroughly investigated BY Provost Marshal Robinson of
Genera! Buels corps Several Witnesses examined
to-day, but conclusion was arrived at.
All was quiet along the left wing Of tie Army OF tie
Potomac to-day.
The New York herald., 1862-11-07
The French Frigats Mssssna.

NEwPoRT, X. T., NOV. =, too@
The French steam friga'e Massena, from view '''s'
s,ona 10 vera cr,z, pc, into ,sa ror, ias' night
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-06-07
ERoM pENNsYINANIA

Essrov. June 26.-Tearfnl account. of
damages have been received from Mauch
Chunk and vicinity. The dam there a. we'll
a. At two other places, were swept away, and
many houses washed Of.
The Railroad bridge i aiso goue.
Canal navigation Is stopped Tor the season
The Lehigh Valley Railroad viii not be
IN running order for several weeks.
The town OF wcisport = washed awa,.--
There werc bat three houses leli ont Of
about 3in
The loss Of life has been large.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad j. badly Torn
~.
The BeIsidcre a Delaware Railroad can
be repaired Va few days
The Delaware. I-ackswana 4 Western
Railroad VII be running IN about week.
A part of the basin 81 the cansi here has
been washed ont
The damage =, Glenden u very great -
The furnaces are All chilled
The lumbcrmen are heavy losers. Nil.
Hons Of feet ~ saved lumber and thousands
II iogs hascbcen carried away
The nsmser Of persons drowned : nal
re, ascefsained.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-06-07
SOLDIERS CLAIMS.
Pensions, Bounty Money. Bounty
Land.
nS DANAIDSON No,a,y p,l-

=. OANALDSON, Notary Tub
IL lie. Collector. Claim Agent, &C, AZ. ole.
he services TO the public especially those who
have been connected with the Military service u
United States, and vho may have any claim .ssar-s
the General Government. He viii arr anse, forward
and successfully prosecute all valid claims a. reason
able charges and ~ rapidly as the business Re
d,spafched before the proper Offices at Washington
haying rEs 1fAks experience aud practice hcreSa
ard the aid 81 old officer 81 the Seneral Govern
menf under President FILLMORE Atrninlstrsflas h
cannot fali IN being successful with all legal elaine
.hsthsr for PENSIONS. BOUNTY n0SEf sr LAM,
WARRANTS
HALF-PAY PENsIOSs-Tbe Widows. or n a.
widows the Children under sixteen years q sgr 81
ofcsrs and soldiers Of the present or any prsviou.
var who have diedor been Killed while IN The ser
vice, arr entitled 10 Half-Psy Pensions.
INVALID PkSslOSS.-An cenc~rs ard soldier.
VIE are disabled by reason % wounds received o.
disease contracted while In the service and - IL
ine 81 duty A. soldier. a. any perici. sntust
10 Invalid Pensions.
LAND WARRANTS Who served IA asv, T.
any Of the past Of the United State or oNs day
"a battle. are entitled 20 lee acres Of Land. lucas
- death, the widow and Ninors are eafftlei
BOUNTY NoSEY.-The heirs % all Soldiers Nh
have volunteered during the present war Cor three
years OF during the and hsse died been kliea
While IN the s~rslcc, entitled - OxE HrSt,skn
DoiIkks Bounty Money. and such arrears II The Sol
dier's pay as may have accrued 10 the date ~ b..
teafh.
NOehsrges made without. claim 4. successfully
term naisd-
De.d, .ns Mortgages es~csssa, ana BLANK. far
ulshed.
go Eastern srresrages arranged and collected
snd exchange promptly rentted.
offiCk az the old corner stand.
DS DASALDSON.
fshssu Notary Public. A.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-06-07


WASHINGTON. June 8
SsSArs.-A committee OF conference on
the Indian Appropriation bill. which was re-
turned from the House with amendments
A communication from the Secretary OF
the Navy, transmitting the Official report Of
the operations on the lower Mississippi.
The capture Of New Orleans &c, was
read.
Mr.. Hale offered resolution calling on
tho Secretary Of the Treasury TO inform the
Senate how much $72.672 paid 10 marshals
in the district of Columbia for the year end
ing JuLe 80. was for personal services, and
how much on other accounts, and the details
Of the accounts. lie said there had been
paid TO Marshal Lamon who was appointed
in March, S22 .O5i, and to Marshal Selden.
before him $50 900.
Mr.. Powell offered a resolution that the
Secretary Of War inform the Senate whether
Major General Hunter has been authorized
by the Department 10 muster regiment OF
negroes or African descent into the service
Of the United States, II a Colonel or other
officer has been appointed, and whether they
of the United States. Laid over.
MT. OtiuneI outItu the IottOWhts
Whereas, Edward Stanley assuming 10 act
under a letter from the Secretary Of War,
appointing him Military Governor Of North
Carolina. post unknown TO the Constitu
ton and laws, has undertaken. by virtue OF
such military authority. to surrender slaves
contrary to the intent and meaning OF the
act OF Congress recently adopted; also, 10
Danish any American citizen In violation OF
the personal right, secured by the Cons,iiu
ton: also, TO close schools maintained by
the charity Of Government men for the edu
cation OF colored children. In defiance OF eY-
cry principle Of msrals and r,igion, and de
grading to our national character; therefore.
Resolved, That the President be request
ed to cancil the letter of the Secretary OF
War, under which the said Edward Stanley
has assumed to act--objecied to and laid
overs
Mr.. Sumner also offered another resolu
ton, that such an officer as Military Cover
nor Il contrary TO the Constitution and Laws.
destructive to the civil authority. and con
trary TO the spirit of our institution-laid
over.
Mr.. Sumner moved TO take up the resolu-
ton for the expulsion of the Senator from
Oregon, Mr.. Starke--rejected 6 to 81.
At one o'clock the tax bill was taken up.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-06-07
PRON WASHINGTON

HERALDs DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, June 5th.-Pryate advice.
from reliable soarces report food upon the
that bridges have been carried away
The loss Of bridges upon the Rappahan
mock i not now considered serious, because
Il seems 10 be no part Of the strtegy OF Gov.
eminent 10 cross the Rappahannock TO rein.
force or support Gen. MeClellan's army.
TINES DISPATCH.
We are still without any official record OF
the killed and wounded at the battle before
Richmond. Crowds Of the relatives and
friends Of those engaged. are arriyinp by ov-
cry train. anxious To obtain correct informa-
ton. but 50 far. they have come In vain
The answer to the many inquiries at the
War Once, IL that no authentic list of the
casualties has been received
Ii is probable that the Secretary of War
will provide that. in future the Surgeons OF
regiments shall report through the brigade
aud division commanders. as soon "a possible
alter tie battles. accurate lists Of the killed
wounded and missing.
SPECIAL TO TRIBUNE
A released Union officer who was ten days
ia The hands oil the rebels IN Winchester
where he talked freely with their officers, saws
that they seemed 10 look forward to the dc
struction of their great armies as a thing
sure to happen sooner or later. and made up
their minds 10 take 10 the bush and wage a
guerilla or partisan warfare, in which they
said they felt themselves at home. The off
GERS struck our informant a. a fine set of
mea who were devoted body aud soul to the
cause OF the rebellion, but he thought that
most OF the saldiers seemed not to have their
hearts in the business
WASHINGTON, June 5.-Minister Morris in.
forms tie State Department that the Turk.
ish government has issued an order forbid.
ing the Confederate privsteers admission TO
any ports OF the Ottoman empire, IN accord
ance with the provisions of the treaty Of Par
Is, of 1856.
The National debt. on the 18th of Nav
1862. amounted to Si9l AS. 1921. Average
rate of interest paid on entire debt, Is Sil.-
81 900.
WASHINGTON. June 6-The House is en-
gagged on private bills. O
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-06-07
Night Dispatches.
SOUTHERN NEWS

ST. LorIs. June 6-Thc following specf
men Of rebel lying Il taken from the Mem
phis Argus of the 2d inst
GRAND JrScrIov, June ad--St Louis pa
pers Of the 9th. just received. say Washing
ton - IN danger Stonewali Jackson is with.
IN twenty FIVE miles OF the Capital. and has
possession o: the Baltimore a Ohio Railroad
The Governors OF Rhode Island and Mas.
sacbusetts. have called out the militia: and
great excitement prevails The militia re.
spond reluctantly
England and France have agreed to inter.
fere.
England proposed TO France that IL she
would Withdraw her garrison from Rome
she would join her aud interfere in this war
France has withdrawn. as proposed, and
the papers say We may look for them IN few
weeks ON our shores.
Great fears are expressed for Baltimore
and the State Of Maryland. There il great
excitement in the city. and rioters have full
control
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-06-07

ButrvnlF Lsen BKsn.-The Court
House ssiecn. 90 The e@s, side Of tire Pablic
saasrc. = receiving scuiAriy. from the
brewery Of : Eymer. At Belissslle. = 6rss
eiass. genuine article Of Lager Beer. ~hth
al lovers Of the article rnuss pronousce apou
trial. equal. ifnos superior 20 any heretofore
brought % the city. Let al wbo ipiuIge
give Herr Groaefsllt 4 Co. call. ADD iesi
he matter. We sre iafsrasl. by good
inssxes. ihat there = m mistake IA the RAJ
sss Raf % sztisfr I'll. 70 sua l.sse.
ja6. dln. -