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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03
ts4I4rII JollustGu,

he mastery movement of Gen. Johnston falling
back from the Manassas line has Disconnected the enemy
as profoundly as his movement last summer from iar
per5 Ferry to Winchester which everybody denounced
at the time, and which, with Characteristic c1mpOure
the veteran warrior left them to denounca till explained
by results al Manassas which seuccd every tongue and
c0Uverted the croakIngs Of the aunders into shouts
OF applause. The New York Evening Post considers
that the late retreat is the most mastery military move
men OF the war But profound is the disappointment
which it has brought upon the enemy. Mcclellan has
been ouwitted just Scott was before him. lie had
prepared grand paa for taking the position Of John
stol at Manassas in the rear but an eagle eve was
advance guard was actually crossing gap in the Blue
Ridge at Snckersvie for the purpose OF executing the
projected movement Johnston, who had been preparing
tor it for weeks had successfully removed the whole OF
his immense armament and stores, ana bringing his
last man out of the trap which Mcclellan had laid for
his destruction
The Army of the Potomac is, by this mastery move
ment, III more secure and stronger position than ever
before and has for confidence in this great
General, who, as strategist, has successfully bald
the best plans OF Scott aud Mcclellan and as soldier
Is one OF The best and bravest of modern times. We
know that be little for popular applause for
popular ensure and is Of those rare men who per
form their duty with all the powers God has given
them, aud are supremacy Indifferent to the Uor p0puii
whether 1t chant haau abs deal in curses For this
we honor and cooide in him all the more. He has
glv-1 repeated proof since the commenced Of sig
nal military Abilities and he has never said nor done
one foolish thing to mar his great reputation.
Richmond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03
The soush-West Accused,

By gentleman Who has just arrived from the South
west Va Mobile, learn that the whole Southwest is
most thoroughly and heartily ct c01k. The Mississippi
valley is one camp. The wave is gathering which is
shortly to and roll back the It'd Of INVASION Had
the dement's Of resistance been thoroughly aroused and
the proper machinery sooner set in notion much loss
aud suffering might have been avoided. 1t is now a
matter OF time. The enemyS advance will be stayed
and bis forces driven back but at what point is some
what doubtful. He may be able to compel the evacu
alton of Island Number Ten, or be may not. This
will have serious effect upon the eventual course OF
the 9aign or upon its final results, although upon
the length OF time during which that post can be held
may depend the extent to which the advancing wave
may GO Below Forts Pillow and Randolph the enc
my cannot penetrate.
Of further important movements we do not feel at
liberty to speak farther than to say that they in the
right direction and only to be regretted that they
were not sooner made
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

Is THE BLOCKADE EFFECTIVE ?-Consul Bunch in
series Of letters from Charleston extending from the
18th of May to the 4th of September 1861 frequently
aIl1ded to the neicehcy of the blockade of that por
as shown by the facility with which vessels continued 10
enter and leave the port.
Consul Mure, writing from New Orleans in June and
july reported that the blockade of the Mississippi as
strictly enforced.
Commander Hickey of her Majestys ship Gladiator,
represented, under date of July 49, that the blockade Of
the Southern coast was merely nominal.
Commander Lyons, of the Racer, writing in July, re-
presented that Savannah and Charleston ere eectuqt
ty 6Iockaded, but many other barbors and nes along
the coast were perfectly free from blockade The sane
officer on the 10th of December reported some instances
OF breaking the blockade at Charleston and Wilmington
and inferred thererOm that the blockade either 0ten
tonay or through want of ordinary vigilance was not
effective.
Captain Ross, Of the Desperate reports the result OF
visit to Galveston in December. The bockadng ships
were visible, and he of opinion that vessels might
easily escape from Galveston or ST. Louis Pass At the
other ports which he visited the blockade was generally
actively maintained.
Lists of British vessels seized for violations OF the
blockade were furnished by Consul Archibald, OF New
York, in October and January last.
Charleston COur1fT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

A passenger direct from the seat of war 10 Florida
gives US the following information
The Federaists have now at Jacksonville but 500
b 500 at St Augustine, and 900 at Fernandna
lhere are gunboats lying at Jacksonville, at the
wharf and out in the stream,
When the Yankees first landed but few of the inbab
Itants had lett the place, but Immediately stampede
ensued, ali leaving except some of decided Yankee pro-
civities.
As general thing the Yankees have abstained from
inurng the property abandoned, but those who have
taken the most active part in the war suffering Sc
verely from their depredations.
One widow lady has two sons and two sons n-law in
the Confederate servce-her only remaining son IA mere
boy and onearmed) fred upon the Yankee officers when
they landed This lady has lost her house. land negroes
stock and even her household furniture.
TEe houses in jacksonville have of them, been
given to the negroes.
From two Yankee prisoners, taken the other night
by pckets the troops informed that it not
the intention of the enemy to march any further into
the Interior but merely to bod these seapors in order
to render the blockade eectua and to get much OF
our property as possible into their hands
The Gals and all Railroad stock were saved, and are
running regularly as far down towards jackson,
vile as our encampment, which is about miles from
the town
Our troops in fine spirits and eager to give them
a brush Savannah News March 29M
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

The REPORT ABOUT SwANsBoRo'.-W gave last
week statement that the enemy had appeared at
SwansbOro', in Onslow county. We thought ourselves
fully justified in SO doing. We have since found be-
yond doubt that there were no Federas there at that
time, had any been ahere nor, to our knowledge
have any been there up to this time
On Saturday last we had the pleasure of seeing the
Reverend Mr.. Martin from Beaufort, which place he
left little over week ago, and from him we learned
nov the report originated 1t would seem that cti-
zen OF Onslow county got pass to go 10 Newbern to
look after runaway negro and the Federal pickets
then at Sheparstown, the depot the Railroad next
above Beaufort told him that boats and troops were
go to SwansbOro that day some day of the week before
TASTY This told to Mr.. Martin and he repeated it
as tod-tO him. 1t assumed positive form, that
they were at Swansboro', and that Mr.. Martin right
from there said SO.
Mr.. Martin saw the Nashville go out. The Fort is
not either blown up evacuated is it short of
visions or likely to be.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03
For the journal
WILMINGTON, n, c., Slst March, 1862


MEssRs FULTON IL PRICE:
GENTs-I see the question started of building or
more irt p-cad steamers, floating batteries, for the
DEF, nee OF the PORT OF Wilmington, by, not only the
ci,iz MS of the Town but of the State aud ndepend-
ent Of governmental aid This is a jet which pre-
itself avorabIy every thinking mind The ony
question is whether it can be done time be avaa-
Dletherc is net moment TO losa, and there is hing
like trying. Therefore, what is done, it would be we'll
that it were quickly done
propose meeting Oh city MS tie subject, to
consult upon the best means of raising the funds the
app ointment Of mittees of construction and
tacss and for receiving contributions in money, pro-
cues other articles to be converted into money for
this purpose. have no money, but you may put me-
down for ten bales OF cotton. IL. N.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

General Lowell, commanding at New Orleans, has IS
sued the following orfer All process from any court
of law or equity in the parishes of Orleans and Jefer'
son for the election of the families of soldiers in the
service OF the Government, either on land water, Tor
rent past due, is hereby suspended and no such coec
lions shall be forced until further ordersn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

FROM bELoW.-The Confederate steamer Savannah and
!he steamer hont habershan fred yesterday
TO sher The aabersham proceeded Augustine Creek
and the Savannah returned to Fort Jackson.
Savannah Republican. 2SHl inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

From THE WEsr.-We take the following extract
from private letter from very intelligent gentleman
now in Memphis, written On the oath inst:
Everything looks better in this department. The
confidence OF the army and of the people is rising
Things remain in statU quo at Island No. TO- and the
enemy have retired the Tennessee river opposite
Cornth-Atlanta Confederacu
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

DEATH OF Coz. YARBoRoUGH.- Edward Marlborough
OF this City, died yesterday about O'clock P after
br eff lness Col Y. well knownas the enterprises
and geDtemany proprietor of the Marlborough House sh
he will be gre lily missed by his numerous acquantance
and friends. He worthy and good citizen
Peace to h.a ashes.-12aleigh Standard, 29tk lsst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

GENERAL WALKER-We regret very much to learn, since
our ry edition press Gen. Walkers dis
ease has taken an unfavorabe turn presenting symptoms
that much alarm for the result With the best of
zeal attention and good nursing both of which he has
still hope he may be spared to his country and his friends
SdUdnndh ReDablinan 29tb iuot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

J. J. STEWART, Esq, Editor and Proprietor OF the
Sasbu Blmer, ennouuces In the last Issue OF Inst
paper that his printers lave all volunteered for the war;
and that be goes with Them so that until the war closes
the publication Of that paper must be suspended.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

Lieut. Morgan of Gen. Crittendens staff brother of Can
tain Morgan reports that the four missing Captain
Morgans company, who supposed % be lost in the
skirmish, had come in with ten prisoners. ~S
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

4l,o nm,
l,l.l<l C,-.nna,oat I'D
..,..;y ,.-3a~1 -,,,1 =, ~ +lot
49, o.,tao~a 49,
WINE '"a'A hi I'e pops .. 'N'S S0''''N o' 'n0
none ana Ios'@ spirit ID "hIo my were prepare" ~
come onward "'' 10 u 'I' 'ie iI'"HS '0l 'n'
ZION Oh l"e poo"@ Go'' a'u oF 'ne Secu'y u JIG pun
inc Saey We also sa.ld 'ha' any h'1PeOoeh' attempt
To ouid Ye.s- ~ ci'z n5 CT 10y Inc 0tae "ou' ony
tend 10 aNu' Tine "'taoy LhI'eo resources ANU ny
bring one 'I'TJ INTO competition win the oner' ne
css"hy create conios'on' 'hoofr0SS tDe oPlr"ohS vi
tie government ana mus IeaEd II not rehdef iuI7 rom
t1'.l5'
We rhce stated that The government asked for coop
Grafton. II asked that persons in this section having
timber zu able to be USED in he construction Of The
proPes YES IS should get out such timber ana luFnSn
1t TO lhe govern -1t, Lot ior noIhing' but Tor 10f
G"o h1@1I P'e' 20 IN regard 10 oIneF materials az
wei, as Id la'"r A-y one AaNuS Ma'erlaS OF laool
that they could control or VINO NHe" "heFe Socn cou'
be obtained. were requested 10 communicate WIN MT
Cassidy or Mr.. Berry, or win captain Muse
Knvrg and rejoicing TO know OF the sprl
abroad turyo hyut cur section and among all casse
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-03

10 the meantime we would beg of those who have
entered upon this good work not to suppose that their
labor is thrown away. Light draft uncad gun-boats
are wanted for many kinds of service just IS muh as
ironcad onea and one such at least may at no distant
day be constructed advantageousy and without inter-
farng with the primary object hand, at some point
higher mp on the Faye Fear some OF its branches
Cost all ready thirty to forty thousand dollars, which,
if built according to the drawings and specifications OF
the department would no doubt, he willingly taken at
cost into the Confederate service.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04
Kentucky and virginia.

The Nashville Union thus forcibly illus
trates tho effects of Secession upon tho
States which adopted it:
One year ago the advocates Of secession
urged Kentucky to secede from the Union,
because her trade and commercial interests
were with the Cotton States. The same
argument was addressed to Virginia. Vir
ginia seceeded and Kentucky staid in the
Union. Now compare the condition ofthe
two States. The great staples Of Virgin
ia were WHIPPED out, and her commerce is
ruined, while Kentucky is reaping harvest
of gold for her cattle, mules, horses, tobac.
co and grain. We are told by old busines:
men that money is moro plentiful in the
southern tobacco region Of that State than
it has been for years. Virginia is bank
rupt, and Kentucky is prosperous. Virgin
ia bonds are down to about so cents on the
dollar, while Kentucky bonds are selling at
90 and 95. While maryland was threaten
ed with the blight Of secession her bonds
and credit fell to nothing, but now when
she is secured beyond doubt to the Union
her credit is excellent. And thus we might
enumerate State after State in the South
whose credit is good just in proportion to
the likelihood Of her early return 10 the Un-
ion. Secession, like all other vices, don'I
pay in the end.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04
miIk-and-Water PoIicr.

The Nashville Daily Union has been
much enlarged, and is AourishiDg in what
was recently the hot bed of rebeldom like a
''grcen bay tree" It talks face to face
with the rebels, and brands their treason
right into their foreheads. Nor does it
spare the policy of the Administration
when it lacks determination and vigor in
dealing with double-dyed traitors. Thus
says the Union of June 20lh: a
"The milk and water policy of many of
the Federal officers is costing the nation
millions of money and thousands of precious
lives. Lenioncy to leading rebels is inhuman-
ity and prodigality in the end. At least
one-half of our officers who have been
placed in control of rebel districts and cities
arc totally ignorant Of the temper and ma
ture Of the rebels. The result will inevita
bly, be that the nation will have a heavy
work to do over again. 1t would be fortu
nate indeed if the President would put a
stop Immediately to this senseless policy Of
bribing active rebels by acts of indulgence.
1t is most hopeless and prepostcrOus pol
ICY"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04
Ayers Cherry PeCtoral,

tItEa FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, HoRrseness,
Group, bronchitis, Imcipient Com
sumption, and for the Relief
of COnsumpfive Patients
fm advanced Stages
of the Disease
This Is remedy universally known TO surpass any
other for the throat and lung complaints that 1t
is useless here to publish the evidence Of It's virtues Its
unrivalled excellence for coughs and colds and ;s truly
wonderful cures Of pulmonary disease, have made il
known throughout the civilized nations Of the earth
Few the communities families among them
who have not personal experience Of It's eneets
some living trophy in their midst Of victory the
subtle and dangerous disorders of the throat ana ungs
As all know the dreadful fatality Of these disorders, and
as they know the effects of this remedy we need not
do than them that II has now all the viz
tues that 1t did have when making the cnres which have
won SO strongly upon the confidence Of mankind
Prepared by Or. J. c. AVER g. CO., Lowell, Mass
t-Sod by Druggists and Medicine dealers everywhere
Nov. /, 1851. 1y
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04
Louis Napoleon and Ihe war in America

]
A private letter written from Paris by a
person attached TO the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, says that Louis Napoleon's opinion
is that the prosecution of any war on so
gigantic and expensive scale as the Amer
lean war must necessarily be of short dura-
ton, and stop one day or other, crushed
under its own weight. Louis Napoleon's
idea is that any Intervention on the part of
a European power would, in the present
circumstances, delay rather than hasten the
suspension of hostilities, and hence that
Europe ought for the sake of peace, to for
bear 10 iuterpose at present in the Ameri-
can conflict. Parisians acquainted with
our politics look upon the formation of a
peace party in the North as one of the
eventualities of the summer campaign, and
trust that for the next fall election that
party will have strong supporters among
the newly elected candidates to Congress
The general feeling in Europe is that th'
coming summer will not prove favorable t
the northern arms, and that the cimati
Influences inherent to that season will tr,
5 our power of endurance moro than the los
e Of a dozen battles. Tho letter conclude
: by stating that nothing will be done b
, European cabinets 10 reference TO Amer
} can affairs before summer is over, and tn,
next fall elections known.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
ssas who has IivOd in Mississippi avOws
himself an advocate Of secession-but It IS
secession Of slaves from their masters that
be recommends. He says:
sNOt only am sympatbizer,' but am
il favor Of secession. l sympathize with
the poor down trodden slaves, and am in
favor Of their seeding from their oppress,
ors. Before the war commenced, lived
few months 10 the state Of Mississippi;
and If any person, seeing the horrid sights
which saw, and hearing the tales Of woe
which l heard, in regard to the treatment
Of fthe slaves, could not sympathiso with
aud pity them, such person certainly has
not a soul. The book written by Harriet
Beecher Stowe, Uncle Toms Cabin is
said to be fiction; but what Mrs. Stowe
wrote is the sunny side'of slavery, com
pared with what ! saw and heard" - 3
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04
rhe contrabands az HIl,on IIead.

The COutrabandS NJ HlitOn HAeads
A wellkuown citizen of New York, in
tho army, writes as follows, under date Of
Hilton Head, May goth:
Since / have come south my views 10
reference to the negroes have been very
much modified. lam convinced that they
are not afflicted with the disease Of lazi-
ness more than their white brethern--on-
ly give them an object for which TO labor.
am now visiting on plantation where
the few negroes that are on it have had
neither oyerseer nor master for the last three
months; and they have planted as much
corn and potatoes and rice as the same
number Of white men would have done with
the same means; for, till lately, they had
neither horse, mule OF plough. All the
first cultivation was done By hand, and
with the hoe. They have now been fur
nished with horse and mule, believe
By the government They are working
most faithfully day by day. No northern
farmers are at work earlier in the morning
or later 10 the evening. am an early riser,
and when / first look out / generally see
the eoloFed men, women and boys going out
TO the fields, or already there-aDd they dc
not come in till sundown, or even after
In view of their former habits and customs
this is not what expected short OF twenty
or thirty years--to see them labor with al
the earnesiness and steadines ofold Pennsyl
vania farmers. ! am convinced there will
be no difficulty in managing the negroes il
a state Of freedom, only ifthe management
be kind and judcious. This il the grand Sc
cFs. to make them useful 70 others and Il
4hemselges. The negroes on this planta
tion have been particularly favored 10 the
character Of the soldiers eneamped in the
vicinity, who are mostly the sons of farmers
in Central Pennsylvania. They have sim
ply treated them kindly, reciProeaaing ser
vices and pleasant words. talking with them
about the soil, is productions, cultivation,
DC, and suggesting such northern improve.
mcnts aa they could understand. The re
suit IS, that here is company Of negroes
as truthful, orderly, industrious and kind al
can be found Of the same number Of whites
anywhere. wish could say that all ths
government agents were ct BY temper and
principle to discharge their duties properly
o. exon fairly towards these people, bu
many are not"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-04

The rebels are now threatening war Of
determination. The jackson Mississippian
recommends the assassination of General
Butler. The Richmond Dispatch recon-
mends the assassination of Gen. Fremont.
The LyDchburg Republican urges the as
sassinatiou of Andy johnson. The rebels
are full of threats that il their guerrillas are
not treated as other prisoners Of war, they
will take terrible vengeance on the prison
ers 10 their hands. Hindman, in Arkansas
wrote to Gen. Curtis, threatening a war oI
determination, unless his marauders are
dealt gently with when caught. 1t strikes
us that our Southern brethern are not es
pecially fortunate in their situation If they
propose to carry on war Of determination
Their principal cities are in our hands. 0ul
armies have penetrated into their thiekly
populated slave districts. We have abou
five prisoners ON band 10 their one. We
have six rebel Generals in Fort Wanen.-
They have butone Federal General. Now
il they commence the hanging, we have il
prison twenty thousand traitors who could
be hung with Greatness and despatch."--
We are 10 possession Of a great many Sc
cesh towns, all Of which could be burn
without any severe effort on our part And
if assassination is 10 be the game, negroes
are said 10 be adopts in the art, and i
would not be difficult TO put them at it,
On the whole, VIC would not advise oul
Southern brethren TO commence war o.
extegminatioD.--C Cincinnati Commercial.