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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-11
Consolation In History.

In view of the parallel SO often drawn betwCun the
Confederate States and Prussia under the reign of
Frederick the Great it might prove OF interest many
aud of great hope to ALL this unequal struggle, to
know what accomplished by great leader and
willing people, against the most tremendous odds
Without going into historical particulars the various
combinations of French, Russians, Austrians and
Swedes against Frederick, glance at campaign,
that OF 49, is sufficient to show the traugendant ah
ties OF the man. and the determination of his people
1t is estimated that at the commencement of this cam
paign the various combinations against him amounted
10 900 men, whilst he had force to oppose them
of only 100000. Yet hc with numbers greatly in
cri0r to his enemies defeated them ia nearly every bat
tie,
On May 9th, 1857, was fought the battle of Prague
The Austriaus, numbering $4,000, commanded by
Prince Charles, defeated by Frederick with G8,-
900 men, they losing 1900 killed and wounded, and
Frederick losing II 500 killed ard wounded. The bat
tie OF kolin, fought 18th June, was defeat to the
Prussians. They lost II 900, and the Austrans 5000
killed and wounded. The Austrians had $4,000, COM
manded By Count Daud whilst Frederick had only 81,
600. The battle Of Jaegendorf, fought August 30th
was com oiete victory for Frederick The Russians
10000, commanded by General Apraxin, were routed
by Marshal Iehwald with emily $4,000 men, The Rus
slams lost 5000 killed and wounded aud the Prussians
$500. Frederick gained another great victory at Ros
bach on the 5th November. With only 10000 he de-
eated the allies under the Prince of Soubse, number
ing 10000 men. Whilst his loss was only 500 killed
and wounded, the allies lost $500 killed and wounded
and 6,220 prisoners Frederick was not so fortunate
at Breslau, November I'D. He was defeated by the
allies under Prince Charles, the allies having 100000
and he very little oneourth of their numbers23
600. The allies lost 600 killed, 1900 wounded the
Prussians lost 1000 killed, 5000 wounded and $500
prisoners. For this disaster he was amply repaid by
the recapure of Bresau which surrendered on the 18th
December, when the Austrians lost Ii generals, 700
officers and 1886 prisoners. At the battle of LISA,
fought on the 9th December the Austrians, under
Prince Charles numbered 100000 whilst Frederick had
to contend with this immense host with only third
of their number-30,0QQ. The Austrians lost 7,4Q0
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The New Rebel steamer .No. aso. ;,

According to the following statement furnished b.
the London correspondent of the Dublin Evening Mail
the new "rebel" steamer No. 29O," which has Just
given the Tuscarora the clip, is an ron.cad and very
formidable vessel:
She can steam from 10 to Is knots an hour is per-
tecty seaworthy for all practical purposes nvulnera
ble and will prove to any vessel she may encounter as
formidable an antagonist own Warrior the boast
of the British navy. This is the " No. 200" as to
whose whereabouts Union cruisers have with reason BE-
trayed such anxiety. Ithed been known for some time
that large and powerful iron vessel was CONSTRUCTING
at the dock-yard of Messrs Laird, Birkenhead but
monsters of the deep are much the order of the day
at that establishment that one troubled his head
much about this new production cared to remark the
great thickness of the plates which were being used
At the very last moment the Federal authorities seen
to have had their suspicion aroused for the TusCaroa
was dispatched to keep watch in the neigbborhood o.
the dock where she lay and the southern coast Of Ire
land was also strictly watched No. 290" neal
WHILE appTised of all that going on dropped down
the river quietly day. and steamed ont into the Day
nominay for her trial trp-with party of ladies ana
musicians board. Instead, however of returning ="
mornings at Brkenhead, where she she would have been
kept in durance vile by the Tuscarora she quietly lang
ed her passengers, avoiding Cork, Waterford &c, ~
the neighborhood of which she might have heard u
something not at all to her advantage.
"No: 900" steamed round by Londonderry alJ
Donegal, and was joined of the west coast OF re"nu
by the steamer which had previously sailed, having "
board the armament intended for the " lronsldeS'
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the Yankees cuated Winchester night before last
ing all their and blowing up the magazine
burnt one whole aquara in the town. T|4sO
We hear from the source that late Baltilbbbo,
pers report the death of Gen. Mcclellan. ''s Pa
We have baltimore papers of the LIST and I'd inst n.
report the Federal loss in the battle of Friday to y
a victory. wi Claim
remained with the rebels E"'dhtage
The sun styles it utter rout. Their losses nm -
day night estimated at IL, 600. - W FIJI
Generals Boford, Hatch, Taylor and Patrick vera ta
Generals Sehenck Tower, Kearney aRd Sigal were
wounded Col. Fletcher was killed. Col Farnsworth
wounded. of'h was
The American has list of more than $50 officers kT,
Popes report admits a loss of 8 900 Friday aed
The American contains account of the fight a. n.
mond, KY, in which it admits the Federals were
with immense loss and driven to Lexington Ulested
Bull Nelson severely wounded. ~ Oeh
Gen, Mcclellan retains command only of the armv os
Potomac. He was not sent to Pope. nJ VI The
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"CoNFIDENCE." Might before last, gentleman
went to on of our hotels and engaged room, and d
posted with the Clerk for safe keeping package mark
ed Brown" which wasrepTesented to contain 800
Soon after, another individual came, engaged room
for the night and deposited another package "Bruce"
said to contain $500. Next morning before day. wheD
another Clerk was on duty man came to the Office
about the time to leave the morning train claimed and
obtained the Brown package. After breakfast both
the two men who had, the night BEFORE deposited tb
two packages, appeared and claimed their bundles q
money, when only could be found As soon as the
proprietor learned that Of the packages had been
claimed and carried of in the morning before day. biz
suspicious were aroused. He broke open the $500
package and found it to contain only blank paper
Both the lads are now in strings
atlanta Corfederqcv 3d.
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From the Richmond Enquirer, 9th ms
T'htA TReE.yNa nF pena~


seems that the recent victories of the Confederate
has aroused feeling for peace which is beginning to lind
thats late copy of the New York Times has been 70
ceived that says" If the combined armies of Mcclellan
Burnside and Pope defeated then for one are for
settlement" We have not the paper and not know
whether or not qualifications added Those who
informed US OF the Times expression, added that the
whole tone OF the article was that of disappointment and
Whether not this statement correct we have
doubt that thousands at the North who heretofore silent
F submitted to The popular will speak and de-
mand peace since all their armies have been defeated and
no force ntevenes between victorious army and the
Northern cities.
Gen Lee understands the Northern character well enough
to know that the surest guarantee Of early peace the
vigorous prosecution of present He has shown
himself to be General who properly estimates the value
quick and rapid movements he pressing towards
the enemys country and nothing but edy offer of the
most favorable terms of peace will prevent early
slon OF northern territory carrying to the enemys home
the kind Of warfare that has been practced by them
IN the South Wien the fact Of invasion is forcby present
ed to the Northern mind, our terms of peace will DO
offered US.
The only which tho Confederate States can ACCEPT
will be the immediate recognition Of the present Conede
rate States and the permission the other States to elect
their destiny and to decide whether their future shall
be with the Confederate States or the United States We
OF the opinion that the principle of election should be
applied not only BorderSaVe States but to each and
all of the remaining United States. Not that any OF the
Northern States wanted in the Confederacy
acknowledgment of the right of secessionfor which this
war has been waged.
The peace which ends this war should acknowledge the
ends Tor which was fought and apply its principles
each and al of the United States.
we GO not see the necessity for any proclamation to the
North western States about the free navigation the Mis-
sssppi RIVER that has already been sufficiently declared
and the Northwestern States nave notwithstanding hao
fer vigorously sustained the any of the Northern
States We unwilling to mitigate the force and effect
OF victories by extending favcrs offers any portion
of our enemies. The ability to conquer peace has been
demonstrated-lat do nothing that will appear like
al effort to purchase it.
The desire of the people the Confederate States
for peace known to the North. Whenever the U. States
prepared to have peace can be obtained upon proper
terms In the meantime, our army will speedily approach
disposed persons and communities, by operating aga
the enemy's forces.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-11
The COnscrip!i0n Bill.

The folio wing is copy of the Consumption Bill as
it passed the Senate the 4h inst. The bill has yet
to be acted upon by the House of Representatives
AN ACT TO AMEND ENTITLED IAN ACT TO PROVIDE
FURTHER FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENCE" APPROVED 18TH
APRIL, 1868.
SEC l. The Congress Of the Confederate States of Aneri-
ca do enact That the President be- and he hereby
horzed call ont and place in the military service of thu
Confederate for three years. unless the shall
been sooner ended all white who residents
Confederate States between the ages thirty and
fortyfve years at time the call calls may be made
and who not at such time tmes legally exempted
from military servce such call calls to be made under
the provisions and according to the terms of the act
which this ia an amendment Pro1tdd That nothing here
In contained shall be understood repeating modifying
any part OF the act to which this is amendaoy except
herein expressly stated And provided further That those
called out under this act and the act to which this is
amendment shall be nrs and Immediately ordered to fill
to their maximum number the companies, battaons sqpad
and regiments IN the service for the respective States
at the time the Act further provide for the public
defence approved l6th April 1862 was passed. and the
each State since the passage Of that act OF placed in new
organizations or disposed of as provided BIZ law
Pr0ud6d That the President authorized to susneud the
execution OF this act the acts to which this ia an amend
ment any special provision Of said acts in sny locality
where he believes such suspension will promote the public
| interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-11
From the Lynchburp yirr;,;
Perfdy of tho Enemy 9u

Perhdy OF tho Enemy
In late number of the New York Heyold ,,,;,
has been kindly laid before u.s. we find the no "nCl
rascaly advertisement US
NONFEDERATE TkEAsURY NOTES. BEAUTIPurr
printed bank note paper for sale at 81 ne W1Y
w. E. HILTON, IL Spruce st. F' -OVN y
What could better Illustrate the the perfdv and 80.
lack of principle the part of our Yankee eprmv +t
this A wholesale system of forgery and couner .;l
ing is here boldly ard brazeny proclaimed to the world
and the public invited to patronize the yIainr1I
Whipped in the feld-unable to withstand tho ~
aud prowess OF our noble troops, the mean and cowar
y expedien s resorted to of dpreciating our
This thing has been going on for long time IarS.
number ci the prisoners who captured by orr fe
have these counterfeit bills on their person and b
readily passed on the uDsuSpectiDg and the unsk AZ
tcctves. 1t s known that the prisoners who WERE ON
fined at the Fair Grounds near this city had consd
rable quantity of the spurious currency with them %
put not little of it In circulation in this commn,;
1t may be, ard very probably is that the splendid com!
terfets of our $50 and 500 Confederate notes Hb
have gained such wide spread circulation and c,ns5
such deep dstrust in the public mind of all hJIS NJ
those DENOMINATIONS the result of Yankee nppnp
and rascaity, and that this severe blow on our cn
ting medium has been stricken by the cunning hand Of
the enemy. There is remedy for these things Tatit
be administered. If the Government will proclaim bt
prisoners found with counterfeit Confederate 5nonov
about them Will be hung and when so found then
hung, there will be end to the whole business. The
laws make the crime punishable with death One o
our own citizens, if detected in it, would have TO nav
the penalty of his life. Why should more cemepcV he
shown cruel and INSCRIPTIONS enemy than an offend
ing citizen? The evil is of easy remedy-hang the cu
pris whenever detected and there will be no more
such advertisements as the above-no more Of tn
Yankee limitations circulating through the country
he credit OF our currency must be preserved, Or all
lostpeServed against the attacks of either pretended
friends at home or enemies abroad-preserved at al
hazards and to the last extremity.
Hang every mothers son Of them. 1-JoURNAL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-11
The Hanks NJ Savannah

we learn that the Banks OF this city are how taking
On deposit the genuine Confederate notes engraved by
Hoyee % Ludwig, which notes have been temporarily
rejected owing to the number of counerefs of that en-
craving None of these however, issued by either
OF he banks.
Since the above was in type received the follow
ing proceedings OF meeting of the Presidents of the
Banks of the city, held yesterday.
Stuannah Republican.
At a meeting of the Presidents OF the Banks in ga
vannah held at the Bank OF Commerce on Tuesday, I'd
September, the following action took place
WHEREAS, John Boston, Fac, Assistant Treasurer has
appealed to the Banks to receive the genuine of $780,
$50 and $40 Of the plate of oyeT Ludwig wish view to
immediate redemption by him either with other
with six per cent cates indicated by the Secrea-
~ ofthe Treasury: Be lit
ResoIUed That the Banks will receive the aforesaid
notes and them from day to day to the Assistant
Treasurer for redemption.
RESOLVED That action of the Banks does not contem
plate Mr. Boston's declining to redeem directly from the
people, ut intended to give greater facility to the PEG
pie By presenting several points of mutton instead o
The Marine Bank the Bank OF Savannah dissent
ing.
WHEREAS 1t believed that there individuals In the
community who passing counterfeit notes and Is con
the duty OF the Banks TO bring all offenders to jus
tice-
RESOLVED. That Five Kindred Dollars (s5 ?o
ia hereby offered by the Banks be paid the prosecutor
in every which there shall be conviction for sale
offence.
Passed unanimously.
&. B. LAMAR, Chairman.
How is it that most of the Banks in Wilmington re
fuse the above described notes. Of the banks eve:
going 30 far as to refuse them in payment OF debts
due the bank, although the notes known to b.
genuine and one grain dealer refuses to take them il
the way OF trade?
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND VA, Sept. 5, 1852.
In the Senate the House Bill authorze!the
of additional officers of artillery for ordnance duties was
passed. with amendments aso the Senate Bill organize
divisions of the Army into Army Corps to be commanded
by Lieutenant Generals to be appointed by the Pres dent
and to receive pay "a Brigadier General.
The report of the committee the Flag and Seal was
re- committed. The Exemption Bill further discussed
until adjournment
In the House the entire session was occupied IN the dis
ousson of the Bill extending the provisions of the Conscrp
Law to persons between 35 and Is.
FROM THE ARMY IN VIRGINIA-GEN. EWELI. I'M
.PROElNG-THE YANKEES RETREA TING--WIN
CHESTER OCCUPIED BY CONFEDERATEP.
RICHMOND VA, Sept. 5th, 1862.
private dispatch from Gordonsyle says that an Aid Of
Gen Lawton reports Gen. Ewep ut BuckIand Prince Will
liam county in an improving condition
The latest reliable from the seat OF war is to the
first inst CAST Monday The Yankees were at that date
still eating towards Alexandria Our troops were pur-
suing them.
Confederate force has occupied Winchester apturDg
ninety prisoners and large amount of stores and ammuni
ton.
THE YANKEES EV ACUATE WINCHESTER, AND BURN
THEIR STORES, &C.-REP0RTED DEATH OF GEN.
McCLELLAN-FEDERAL LOSSES IN THE LATE BAT
TIES.
HARRIsoNBURG, Sept. 4th, 1852.
The Provost Marshal Of Newmarket writes toasy that
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The number of arrests of Northern mon OF promi-
hence which the Lincoln government is daily making is
highly significant of state of feeling in that section
which Lincoln fears and would crush ont at all hazards
Such men Eson B. Olds of Ohio, Charles Jared In.
gersoll Of Philadelphia, and others who have recently
been arrested for speaking against the Government al
Washington, evidently do not stand alone, have
their denunciations been brutcm fulmcn-mere
sound and fury signying nothing If they had been,
the Lincoln authorities would not have been so sensi
tive on the subject, prompt in applying their re
pressive measures.
JOHN Ross, the celebrated Chief of the Cherokee
Nation has been arrested by the Yankee troops. Th
| Cherokees are in alliance with the Confederacy.
Ir is said that General JOS Z. Johnston having re
covered from his wound has reported for duty and beer
assigned to the command-incbef West of the Mssis
sippi. lie will be supported by Generals Holmes
Price, Hindman and others.
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THE YANKEES SHE'LL. NATCHEZ-TRREE CHILDREN
KILLED

JACKSON, MISS, Sept. Sd, 1862.
An official dispatch received here dated Natchez, Miss,
Sept 3D. states that fourteen Yankees landed and com
menced pilaging under the hill About thirty
down and attacked them. The Yankees nearly all
killed wounded, only three of them
turn to their boats.
They fired she'll grape and canister at we anne up
the hill. None of our killed. Three children
killed and wounded by shell from the gunboas.
Both beats have gone up the river it is supposed get
better range They sheed The town for two hours, with
cut giving time to move the women and children. TIE Off
expressed their determination to join the upper fleet
The EsseX hOisted the black flag as she went down.
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FROM THE WEST

NHATTANoOGA, Tenn, Sept 4th, I8G2.
Arrivals from Winchester, Tenn, confirm the rurnor of
the Federal evacuation of Huntsville. They were passing
Wnche in rapid retreat desoatng the entire country
in their line of march,
The Nashville Dispatch OF the 3Oth Aug, contains tele
gram dated Alexandra, Aug 18th, which says that Nc
Cean has visited Washington and accepted the command
of the army of Virginia. Pope is beyond Manassas off
from Washington and Burnside Ii is understood that
large force Of at Leesburg and is thought
that they intended crossing to Maryland by Walkers Ford
The Yankees report having three fights with Scotts
Louisiana Cavalry at Crab Orchard and Mount Vernon
Tenn, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Of course
they whipped him.
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s.Ehe Soldiers Endowment FUND.-

We would call attention to the appeal to the citizens
and patriots of North Carolina in behalf of the pro
posed fund for the erection OF Female Seminary, with
view to furnish the daughters of our deceased and dis
abIed soldiers with gratuitoua education, incuding
board and clothing, if necessary.
The object is one which commends itself to the re
CARDS OF ALL and think the plan proposed is good
one for the accomplishment OF the object in view
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-11
GEN, KIRBY SMITHS FIGHr-CAPTURE OF YAM
KEGS, MUNITIONS, &c.
Especial to Mobile Advertiser 4 Register.

Especial to mobile AdVertlser q beBlsleT.
Knoxville, Tenn Sept. Sd, 1862.
On Saturday morning. Aug. Both, Gen. Kirby Smiths
forces engaged enemy under Gen. Manson miles
South Of Richmond, Kentucky.
Preston Smiths Tennessee, aud Cen Clabornes Arkan
sas brigade calamity opened the fight O'clock P NJ
The enemy we're reinforced by Bull Nelson, from LexDg
ton Ky.
Our troops fought with desperate courage Gen Kirby
Smith led the last charge in person. cap in hand.
After three engagements the enemy were totally
ed with the loss of all their guns but Three thou
sand pTsoners captured including Gen Manson and
staff.
our lines.
Bull Nelson wounded in the thigh. He was holly
pursued by troops, and is doubtless captured.
The enemys loss in killed and wounded heavy. Gen,
Miller las among the killed. Our loss is light.
Our troops marching Lexington, which is taken
ere this.
Large quantities of stores, wagons, and munitions
were captured. The enemy IS force 10, 600.
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LITER FROI GEN. SMITHS ARMY-GEN. NELSON 8
WHOLE FORCE CAPIURED-OUR LOSS ONLY TWO
HUNDRED.

KNOXVILLE Tenn, Sept. 4h. 1862.
letter fom Capt McEratb, Quarter Master Of General
smit'.s army has just been received from Richmond
lucky, dated August Both, 1862, says:
Col John SCOTS Louisiana Cavalry have just return
ed. Nelson's whole army been captured numbering
over ten thousand men, Our loss in killed and wounded
is two hundred The enemys loss in killed and wounded
is from four hunded to five hundred
There is Of the enemy between this point and
Lexington. God be praised.
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept 4th, 1862.
In the Senate to-day, the consideration of the military
exemption bill was reaJined motion to amend by ex-
Guiding justices Of the from exemption discuss
ed until the hour arrVedor the consideration of the
Of the day.
The bill extending the provisions Of the Conscrpt Act
between 50 and 45 years, then taken up
Mr. Yancey submitted substitute providing for requisi
ton the Executive authorities Of the States
their quota of troops be raised from citizens between said
ages After lengthy debate the substitute rejected
and the bill finally passed-yeas 20, nays2.
In the House, the session occupied with the discus
SIGN of the CONSERVATION bill.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
ron THE JOURNAL.
coNFEpERATE coNGREss.

a, q,
In the Senate kr. Henry of Tennessee introduced bill
extend the of the Sequestraton act to c
zens who refuse Confederate Government
The House bill to discharge minors from the army was In
definitely postponed
The House resolution of thanks to Commodore Raphael
Semmes and command concurred in.
Senate bill to make provision for coins of the Con
federacy was passed.
In the House the Conscript bill taken up according
to order Various amendments submitted and discus
sed pending the eraton Of the bill the House ad
jourLed.
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THE YANKEE ARMY IN VIRGINIA

N0PeGl@I u INC hopie ADVERTISER q reg SLer'
TUPELO, MISS, Sept. Sd, 1862.
Intelligence from the front of lines says that the
report confirms the defeat of the Federal armies and
announces Yankee loss OF three thousand prisoners.
The information states that the defeated armies
falling back Arlington Heights, where stand
to be made.
The great victory in Virginia viii be received in the
West.