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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
From the Charleston Mercury.
The Independence of Nations.

All nations have common interest in the principle
of the independence of nations. Smaller nations sup
port it, because they weak and are therefore liable
to be overwhelmed or par'ioned out by stronger ma
tons The larger support it, because it is the
only principle on which t!e power OF nations can exist
Let it be understood that there is nothing sacred in the
independence OF nations, And hat nationaIties
shining as the sands OF the desert, and waIs must be
ptrs tu4i and civil alton itself az end. Pow
E the pAr Ut Of all The sfu arts, the grand
instruGoIt # basoarsm Hence the Saviour is called
the Prince OF Peace not merely because his doctrines
incucate peace, but because the elevated virtues OF
Christianity, and religion ITSELF must wear out of
people during PERPETUAL The power the civiliza-
ton the material well as the spiritual interests of all
nations therefore, require that the independence of na
lions should be thing practically recognized and re-
spected.
But nations cannot be perpetual. Decay is the law
OF nations, as OF Individuals Nations discover, aud
the people compong them often form two or more Ma
tiOnalities How the nations OF the world to car
~ out the principle of the independence Of nations in
such condition Of things? The answer of the laws oil
nations 49, that nation people should be recognized
as independent who are practically So" When peo-
pie have fixed government over them with laws en-
forced by regularly organized magistracy, they are
pc pie, and entitled to be recognized as such by all
other nations. 1t is DO objection to their recognition
that they at war; and may be conquered This NAV
be the condition Of any other nation. How would it
comport with the principle OF national independence
that the independence OF nation should be repudated
and denied, SO soon as it enters into war; which, in
the opinion of other nations will probably end 10 its
subjugation? Whether this result will take place or
not must be matter speculation until it does take
place; and until it does take place. contendiDg nation
has right to be considered as one of the nations of the
| world.
Such is now the condition of the Confederate States
of America. They are an Independent People-just as
much 80 France was when beleaguered by the Allies
in 1874 and 1873 Every one knows that it was dis
ncty proposed to annihate the existence of France
as people France might have been anuhilated -
Was the nationality of France therefore denied her?
When Victor Emanuel, lew years since, brought
down the armies of Austria upon him, hesiated not
jugaon by Austria, than the Confederate States are
now BY the United States. Was the nationality Of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

The Legislature has elected Mr., Jonathan Worth, Of
Randolph, State Treasurer, over Daniel W. Courts
one of the Oldest and best officers in the State Mr.
Courts offence consists in having been original Sc
cessouist. How long is the harmony OF the State to
be interrupted by this indecent parzan upon men
for opinions sake? If the Legislature can find no more
important and patriotic work to d. they had better ad
journ and go home. From the eastern shores OF the
from the barbarous wretches who are over
running their country, and petitions to this
end have been poured in upon the Legislature. That
august body however, have time to devote to such
small matters. What is the deiverance of the people
from the hated presence and accursed tyranny of the
Abolition army, compared with the Importance of re
warding Portizan for past services! We tell
these gentlemen that their course is narrowly watched
the people, and that in some of their the YER
dict has already been made up. They have been
weighed and found wanting Their epitaph will be
BRIEF but very Significant He loued party better than
] eOWntry-AshsviLLs Nelos.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
Especial to the Advertiser and Register.l
BRUTE BIZ TIER ISSUES ANOTHER PROCLAMATIO

MOBILE, Dec. 18th, 1862
New Orleans dates OF the It'll ns have been received
The Beast Butler has issued the following OIL der:
let. All gser enemies of United states men and
men, with their families, who desire to go within the Lines
will he allowed transportation, and personal
clothing, exceeding fifty dollars in value, tor each
adult.
Captains of posts ordered to allow person to
land from any vessel arriving at this port until he she
shall have taken the oath of allegiance to the u s. Ocers in
command OF OFT posts to strictly enforce this order
General order No. los compes the Cotton BrOk-
who published in the Crescent in October, 1861 cards
advising planters not to send produce to New Or to
pay $2e, 800 for support OF the poor OF the city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
THE BATTLE NEAR GOLDsBORO.'

GOLDsBORO', Dec. 18Th, 1867.
reconnoi ance Last nght, by squadron of the third
North Carolina Cavalry under capt Carroway found the
enemy encamped about two miles below White Hall. CT
represent them scared Of food and smmuDi
ton. the streets this morning tn at rein
forcemens have passed Kinston, the South side OF
Neuse river, succor their shedding friends.
As the smoke of battle clears away, it reveals consider
Tuesday, hundred of their dead left uDbured
the field, and pit hundred yards long, filled with
dead has been found Only three companies Of the 18th
North Carolina and the 18th North Carolina engaged.
Col Ferrebee of the 59h with eighteen of the llb,
fought the enemy for several hours, until reinforced by
three of his Company who subsequently relieved
by the llh, Col Leventhope, under the immortal Rthe
flag, who ultimately drove them from their guns into the
woods. The 3lst North Carolina Col Jordan was the
field, but with the exception of Company, seems to
have taken IL part in the action.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
From the Columbus, Ca, Sun.
ENlrlNtssm of Ennfhern Nnaucn


The women of the South are destined to fill bright
page in the history of this war; Perhaps in no
try, ancient or modern, has there been exhibited such
unanlmlty OF sentiment and such patient selfdena
We witness every day among the noble women OF tie
Southern Confederacy. The patriotic devotion Of the
Danish ladies who sold their earrings and parpbenaa
10 IN their captive king, the heroic examples ota
Spartan mothers and the patriotic deeds OF the W0mtD
OF tie Revolution well deserve the euo gums of the PCT
aud the historian. But we doubt whether the wOma
OF the Confederate States will not hencefOh have bEh
er claims to immortality, and furnish more n0tewOr!
subject for the pen OF the historian or the pencil ote
artist. Here see ladies who have been raised in Op
uIence and luxury, who had been pampered 10 the cu,
OF fashion, and INDUCED n every species Of extr2V
gance, voluntarily throwing aside their Fashionable al
tire, and cheerfulIy DOMINIC striped cotton and home
spun-the noble badge OF Southern independent. v.
see them cutting up their costly carpets and making
them up into blankets for the soldiers selling their :s
and jewels, end applying the proceeds to the building
AUaboa's r0bbing tieic wardrObes for the comfort
the 'ldeE, and cuterfuIly giving up the last blanket
wrap the shver'ng limbs Of the weary, half naked cent
nd. Fair hands, unaccustomed to labor, have
learned the use OF the loom and spuDIg
wheel, and seem to feel a conscious pride in dG
ing ought 10 render our country indie perdeIt q
those who would Cypress US. Ladies who were wn'
to faint at the sight of bleeding chick n now eHe!
Our hospitals amid the groans of the dying and dra
or brother Mothers who would weep over the depart.
ing footsteps of their sons they left the parental FoN
tor the distant Academy or University now give them
up without faltering as they enter the army and pro-
coed to the harvest of DEATH Wives accustomed
grow nervous when their spouses failed to return from
Tie labors OF the day at the usual hour, who KEEP
themselves in constant apprehension least dear JONI
or "my Tommy" should chance to contract c20
now enjoin their husbands to never give up the c
test" but rather to die like men, with their faces
the foe, in d.fence of their homes and affairs.
These radical changes easily traced to causs
Ii has been we'll said by pious poet that wouao'
knowledge is instructive" She does not arrive at co.,
illusions through the misty by-ways of syllogsm5 lH
wait for sluggish reason to point ont the path of dl
She grasps truth by intuition. She knows and j'a'
as only can, the magnitude of our national PERI
She has precedence of the horrors that will follow SUD-
jugation, and, since the principles involved are D9.
sacred than life much moe so than the supeIHumeJ
of fashionable folly, she cheerfuly renounceS every
sure and stands ready to make every sacrifice Wn'-
the occasion may demand.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

in-Chief.
General Haleck has made report to the Federal
Secretary OF War, giving detail Of operations since
his appointment to the chief command of the army of
which we present an abstract
He states that he started the Oath of July to visit
the army of the Potomac to ascertain if there
possibility of advance upon Richmond from Harri-
sons Landing, and, if not to form plan of uniting
the armies of Gen. Pope and Gen. Mcclellan, who was
of the opinion that it would require $4,000 additional
men to 60 Halleck replied that there could not
possibly be sent more than 10000 Mcclellan asked
to consider the matter till morning, when he agreed to
go on with that number. On Gen. Halleck's arrival
home he received dispatch saying that at least $4,000
would be required.
The report states that such renforcements could not
be sent without leaving Washington and Baltimore al
most deenceess, and Halecks order for the withdraw
al of the Army of the Potomac was issued August Sd
previous order having been given far the removal
the sick and transports in vast numbers supplied; but
that protest was received from Gen. Mcclellan the
5th and that the order not put in force for clever
days, the 14th On the LIST orders were given to Gen
Burnside to embark at Newport News for Acquis
Geek who arrived there promptly on the night of tn
| Sd.
| A review of the movements before Washington il
made He says that part Of the army of the Poto
was ordered to the front from Alexandria and tina
Gen. Cox was ordered to come BY rail, siG Washing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
FROM NOREOLK-EFFECTs OF BURNsIDE's DE.
FEAT, &c.

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 18th, 1857.
lady who left Norfolk last Monday, says that Burn
sides failure at Fredericksburg, produced most stunning
effect the Yankees in Norfolk and that our peope
greatly elated The Yankee accounts say they were
permitted to occupy with little
ton but soon large force got across the rebel
Lee opened upon them with two hundred fifty pieces
artillery while Stuart got partly in their and pour
murderous fire into the Union ranks They saw such
has not been since the commenced Tbey report
their loss in killed and wounded at than 20 OOO
There rumors OF heavy fighting all day near Knsop
c. but particulars During last week renforcemens were
constantly being sent to Suffolk The report was that Pc
tesburg to be attacked from Suffolk while another
force to be landed City Point under the
of the iron clads Since Burns des defeat Fredeicks
burg. believed the programme has been changed
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| NORTHERN NEWS-THE ALABAMA AT MARTIN

lQUH.
RICHMOND, Dec 18th, 1852.
The New York Herald of the 18th inst. says that the
Federal in tue pae Fayetteville Ark was one
thou aud. Gen. Curtis CLAIM a complete victory.
The from Nashville indicates an immediate attack
by the ebtis under Gen. Joe Johnson
The Alabama into port at Martinique the 18th No
vember, afer destroying Yankee snips. The
cnto arrived the same day and finding the Alabama in
port awaited Ler departure but next day the Alabama
got under weigh and escaped.
B. +. Flanders and Michael, uncord tional Union
have been elected Congress First and Second
Districts in Louisiana.
The accounts from Fredericksburg relate only to the
crossing of the river and the bombardment of the town.
Cold closed at 1921; Exchange LAC. Cotton 81
mddpg
and 20 ia the second Ia eighteen hundred and fifty the
taI vote nearly "A 600.
The bill admitting Western Virginia into the Union has
passed DO b Houses of Congress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

Over three hundred Indians have been convicted by
the Military Commissioner, at the Lower Sioux Agen!
cy as participants in the late horrible massacres and
condemned to be hung. Whether they live or die rests
with the authorities at Washington.
Advices from Minnesota represent that the people
en- 1sse in favor Of the execution of the three hun
dred Indians, as per Pope's - order.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
FROM yICKgBURG.-FEDERAL GUNBOAT DESTROY
800 ED &C. e-EaS E

" 4flI@F' M0BILK, Dec. HIM. 1861.
special despatch to the Advertiser and Register dated
Vicksburg Dec 18th says that two OF the enemy gun
boats went up the river on yesterday and another left this
morning On Friday Federal ram gunboat was destroyed
on the Yazoo river by orpedoes On the sh inst the
Federal transport Lake City captured at Carson
landing, the Mississippi river by Bowens cavalry, with
seveny6 thousand dollars in cash. and ne lot Of pro-
visions and clothing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
FROM TENNESSEE-THE ABNLITIONISTS EVACUA A.
TING NASHVILLE.

MOBILE ALA, Dec. 18th, 1862
special dispatch to the Advertiser &c Register, dated
Murfreesboro, Dec 18th, says that Andy johnson has
issued order assessing the secession citizens of Nash
vile fifty thousand doars on the pretence OF providing for
relief of the poor and suffering Prisoners from Nash
vile report the enemy gradually evacuaing the city in
the d econ of Bowling Green. They removing their
heavy guns the river This movement is supposed
to be with the Object of reinforcing Grants army.
Wm. n Polk died the 18th int.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
THE Battle NEAR CONFERENCE.-THE ABOi 1FloN-
lists SKEDADDLED-THElR DEPREDATIONS, &c.

The battle of Yesterday the enemy taking the
back track last night for parta unknown. They
ported having passed White Hall today sixteen miles
was spent in au artillery duel resulting slight loss
on our side Ia the evening Gen Cngmans brigade cross
river and by mastery increment caused the enc
wounded-seven or eli h OILY killed The SIND Regiment
n troops suffered most having lost abont eighty killed
and wounded while charging # the enemys batteries
across field This regiment behaved CALAMITY. part of
Gen Mississippi brigade the field and beha-
evident signs of OF wounded among them Four
ampuating tables found The Railroad for niles has
up, and the bridges destroyed fine mill, near
the battle Id burned and numberless acts OF murder
and incendarysm reported that entire lo's in
If the Yankees had given forces battle to day. their
chastisement have been equal to their Crimes 1t
appears they came only burn murder and deto, and
they have succeeded only toe we'll thus far Fight, they
dara
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

Sardinia questioned on account Of her danee,g :
dina bad France to her from The power ., Oar
ria The Confederate States have the aid Of NJ " AOs
nations hu they are competent their own ohe
though = sba COS, time snd much blood and tresn
right TO be recognized as one of the notions Of T nave
To recognize them is the duty of other nations world
plain broad basis of National Equity. 10 To
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.


The Tribune learns from officers IF the Mobile Ohio R.
r. that the train between Tupelo and OkaloDa fred
into Monday evening by the Yankees but nobody hurt
The Train proceeded OkalOna when the latter place
was Immediately evacuated, and hing removed to
Egypt. saltillo taken Monday morning and Pom
totoc below there ell O'clock by $500 Of the
nv which ia the advance Of 900 who max
ing raids through that country Shannon attacked at
~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

DNATH OF A TEXAN SoLD1ER.-About two vice.
ago, Texan soldier, private Joshua Hughes o. ~
%, 4th Texas regt, arrived here from the hospital +.
Danville, having furlough OF sixty days. W6en
reached the Sykes House he in very feeog tS,
dltion and though the worthy proprietor of the hg
did everything in bis power Tor the relief OF the gum
ing soldier, he died on Saturday last His remSTtn
were inferred in the Methodist buryng-ground lLs
authorities at Danye very good to give urlolS,
and discharges to sick soldiers just they are ready
die We commend them for their kindness.
Greensboro PGfrg0'
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richmond, VA, Dec. l7th 1862.
The Enquirer has Northern dates to the 18th They
acknowledge desperate battle and heavy loss, though
giving 10 numbers save the loss of TWO hundred and If
teen in Division while crossing. They engaged
all night il removing their dead ami wounded General
Bayard was killed, and Gems Vioon, Kmbal!, Gibbons
and Caldwell, wounded and Meagher, severely wounded
and the Irish l'~igade suffered terribly.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, says that we hope we be-
leve, that the great and aa struggle of the
going that Burnside will throw thing on the haz
ard and expand every round of and every
on an honest aid resolute effort to take Richmond what
ever may be T. ; result,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
5Ist Regiment N. C. Troops.

The following private dispatch has been received here
from an officer 10 the 5lst Regiment N. q. Troops:
GoLDsBoRo', N. c., Dec. ls, 1862.
We fought the enemy yesterday and lost ten killed
and forty wounded, Lieut.. Boykn, Co. K seriously
wounded. W. p Frnk and N Sole, from Columbus coun-
ty, killed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

We are informed by salt-makers on the Sound that
at present the production is not than onehrd the
full capacity Of the works. They say that they cannot
get transportation and don't want to risk keeping
large quantities on hand at this point its vicinity
We have no doubt the saltmakers believe that
they state the motives Of their action in coed
faith, but other people will say that the most
Of the rush for pork-savug is over, that the de-
mand has somewhat sackened, and the dsproporton
between it and the supply has somewhat essened, ard
that the soppag Of the Salt works is intended, by linn
iting the supply to keep up the price at famine rates.
Will " other people be wholly wrong? We assure
the Saltmakers that what we have stated is said and
believed and will be acted upon, far action prac
| tcable
We have opposed the indiscrminate and unthinking
hue and cry against salt makers We thought it just
and we think SO still, but We would our salt-ma-
king friends that where there is much smoke there is
apt to be at least some fire. They have wed pretty
wide row, and it would be better for them to add as
little fuel to the fame of popular preudice-whether
! just OR uDjust-as possible
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

Ran IdE @OCAADE-VALU ABLE CARGO, &c.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 18th, 1862
large steamer has reached Confederate port with ter
thousand blankets, quantity of slabs for punboat
plating and valuable assorted cargo, principally on
Government account.
received. The Nassau Guardian announces the cantnre
by the Yankee guDbOst Toga Of The schooner
loaded with salt and coffee. The Nonesuch was
within mile of the shore and sent to Key West The
Guardian denounces the capture as an outrage in Rrh
waters.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
RATHER CENSATIONIsT

Especial dispatch to She savannah RepubIlcau.I
SAvANsAB, GEO, Dec 18th, 1852
The Governor of Michigan has issued proclamation,
that amistice be agreed to by the fist OF Janua
~, he will recall all the troops from that State.
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FROM FREDERICKSBURG

70
Accounts from Fredericksburg represent Adolf
onts thoroughly sacked the before recrossng the
rive and left their dead in the streets.
Two arrived from Marnshurg last night it
reported there whan they lett that serious row had
occnrred in New York upon the attempt to arrest John
VanBuren The report is not credited here
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
ARRIVAL OF YANKEE PRISONERS.

RICHMOND VA Dec. 18th, 1857.
Between four AMI Eve hundred of the Fredericksburg
prisoners arrived here this evening 1t that
many straggers captured yesterday is believed
IN official quarters that the enemys loss Saturday
over fifteen thousand Heaps the slain unburied
YESTERDAY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

GoLpsB 3Ro', Dec. 18th, 1862.
The battle ragged furiously all day, David Eyerets
farm and gicintyhe light wing of the Yankees
extending nearly to Eeuse river about four miles hence
Between two and three O'Clock six Yankees under cover
of fence reached the railroad bridge and set 1t fire.
entirely consuming it. Five of the rascas were killed on
ATTEMPT of the enemy to cross the county BRIDGE and
drove them from their position on the o her side
Our troops fought like veterans and when firing ceased
At the battle White Hail. Yesterday the eleventh reg-
ment, Col Leventhorpe, had sven killed, twenty-three
Meckenburg was the only officer killed The slaughter of
enemy said be heavy Our boys drove them from
their pieces like frightened turkeys Oar loss in the 3lst
N. c. Troops slight. -.
ArER-The enemy has be driven three miles from his
position this evening.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

E9r"When l forget my country says Parso
Brownfow in his late speech" may my God forget me
Forget you" cries old Hunks, " He'll see you dQmne
first ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25

GEN. HOWELL CCBB-The Lake City Columbian
of the 18th, says: This distinguished gentleman ar
rived at Tallahassee on Monday last, and upon specia
REQUEST addressed both branches of the General Assem-
bly, in the Hall of the House of Representatives at
M on Tuesday. His remarks eloquent and to the
point and, trust, will tend materially to encourage
our citizens and inspire hopes and energy in pre-
heartily welcome General Cobb to our STATE"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
THs ABOLITION ARMY LEFT FREDERICKsBURG

IlIChAUNUi D6C 1OoA
Passengers By the train from Fredericksburg night
brought ho additional Tae Aool ion army has en-
trey disappeared from the vicinity of the town.
that they marching down the bank The
direction of Port Royal ID credited.
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THE DAMAGE TO THE W. & W.RR.

W. q w. X.
GoLDsBORo', Dec. 18th, l857-370 P. NJ.
Col. Fremont, Chief Engineer the Wilmington Vel
don R. r. has jrst arrived 10 from Wilmington. He
passed the entire track to Neuse river hand
says that he repair all the damages he road i
two days and the bridge the Neuse river in six
quiet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-12-25
FROM F3EDERICKLBURG-.YAN DEPREDATIONS
&c.

hlCaAOND, DEC. I6Lh, 1867.
The Yankees left large numbers guns knapsacks and
quantity of aumunition in Fredericksburg They also
Lett about six hundred OF their dead in and town
Nearly every house sacked and their wantony
destroyed. Every conceivable ury, that malice could
suggest resorted to- In their retreat river
they propped dead bodies of their soldiers
pickets.
Mr.. Yeatman, of ky offered resolution in the Yankee
Congress- that the of emancipation
Lincoln calculated hasten the restoration
power, and assumption of power dangerous the
erpetuy of free government Laid the 81