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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

WEST RIVER BRIDGE.-At an adjourned
town meeting on the the 10th inst, the Commit
tee appointed to examine and ascertain the
extent of the damage done to the West River
Bridge and its abutments and establishments,
made verbal report. 1t appeared that the
Committee had advised with experienced bridge
builders, who had examined the premises, and
all concurred in the opinion that it would be
necessary to rebuild both abutments, receding
the the south side of the river ten feet and
that the north side from thirty to forty feet, in
order to obtain satisfactory foundations, and
that it would be advisable and beneficial to both
the road and the bridge to raise the abutments
six feet. The estimated expense OF this work
was $1,000 for the north abutment and $3.50 for
that on the opposite side The committee fur
Their reported that responsible parties were
ready to contract to build suitable and sub
stantial covered bridge across the river OF 200
feet span (Which will be about the length if the
abutments are receded as suggested) for from
Sll to $l3 per lineal foot According to this
statement the work necessary to be done to
secure good bridge will cost something over
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

NAVAL VICTORY ON THE MISSISSIPPI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15
President Lincoln with the Army.
THE LANDING OF OUR TROOPS.

Our troops crossed to the Virginia shore
during Friday night, whilst the Rip Raps shell
led the rebel works at Sewal's Point A land
ing was effected at Willoughbys Point, at a
spot selecte ! the previous day, by President
Lincoln himself. who was among the first who
stepped ashore. The rebels fled as our troops
advanced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

TEACHERS INsTITUTEs.-It will be seen by
an advertisement in another column that the
Secretary of the Board of Education proposes
to hold series of six Institutes for the benefit
of Teachers of common schools, in as many
different counties, during the months of May
and June. The Institute for this county will be
held at Townshend on Tuesday aud Wednesday
the Sd and 4th days of June Teachers can
hardly fail of being greatly benefited by an
at enhance on the Institute even if they do no
more than catch some of the energy and enthu-
siasm of the interchangeable Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

was set fire to about three o'clock. The explo-
sion took place at the time mentioned. 1t is
stated to have been grand sight by those who
saw it. The Monitor, Naugatuck and the gun
boais have gone up toward Norfolk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The following has
been received
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

PROPER RETALIATToN-T subjoined letter from Gen.
Hndman vague report whose capture is cOntsned in
the Northern paDers Gen. Curis the Federal command
Arkansas, is written in the proper spirit Ii IS dated
Little Rock, June &:
General have received information that you have in
prison Batesve certain citizens Of lizard county Akan
eas, captured few days since by detachment Of
cavalry who charged with firing upon YOU while
attempting to them and HON it is inteu io TO
hapg outlaws. Without stopping TO inquire whether
they did actuay fire upon soldiers not assert 1t
70 be the duty we'll the right OF citizen Of bis
district upon the soldiers OF the United States Gov
eminent So long that Government persists in the in
those homes with anC in the performance OF that duty
shall sustain them at every hazard.
have in custody several Officers and soldiers of the army
of -FOUR government, add write th4 TO you that If
threat is carried into execution against single
citizen of this district ThS may hereafter fall
into your hands shall avenge his death by hanging every
Federal officer and soldier whom hold prisoners
of war and that time forward r. bee of
determination between Neither asking gran ing
quarter, shall DEATH without soldier
and citizen Of the United States who falls into my hands
l. am further informed that. in published or2er, you
have already declared this TO be of GxterminAti"D
and that you expect to wage it such. request, sir,
formation and compatible with your duty furnish
copy of the order question such proves T. have been
your declaration however, you consider this
cepance of the issue rendered and will ignore al
cognzsd rules Of civilized warfare ard make campaign
one of savage cruelty and Unsparng bptcbery.
Hoping General that there is mistake in this matter
that The rules of civilized warfare will continue TO
influence both in conducting the campaign ia which we
find ourselves engaged.
have the honor to he your obi sv't,
T. G. HISDMAN-
Maj0r-G General c. s
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

F1oUR.-The panic about Flour is without good
cause, 1t was got up by spectators who are going
through the country buying Flour to hold for higher
prices The spectators have caused present high pri-
ces, and they determined to make money if one half
OF the people starve. Notwithstanding the complaint
about the failure of the wheat CROP there is at least
half crop made, which, together with the large amount
of old wheat hand, will be amply sufficient for the
Were it not for the spectators there would have been
no difficulty about getting abundant supply of Flour
at fair prices. What ought to be done with those who
are specializing in the necessares of life while the
try is engaged in war ?-Charlotte Democrat LIST ans
Take every who is specializing upon the necessa-
res Of life, and place him in the ranks of the army
whether he be over 35 under Is years of age Make
him live on half ratons of raw, sinking beef and black
bread one half Of the time he is in service, or during
the war, and we will hazard our reputation as gentle
men that extortion will be put stop to-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
VIII re the Sympathy.

The It'll Indiana regiment marched from Fredercks
burg to Port Republic in destitute condition, large
number without shoes and their route could have been
traced by the blood which marked their footsteps. On
Saturday night last four hundred wounded men from
the battle field of Port Republic arrived in Washington
in box cars and it was late the next day before they
were removed to quarters where they could receive the
much needed surgical attention and be relieved from
their suferings. At the same time tie Government
were supporting in comfortable quarters some eleven
hundred lazy runaway negros That shows the sympa-
thy OF the powers that be. The gallant men who had
been wounded while hrayey fighting the battles of the
Constitution aud the Unon uust have found great
ISOLATION in this contrast in the pa roa OF the gov
ernmental authorities BQlc0me resolutions Of say-at-
home patriots will not avail much with the wounded
and neglected soldier Indiana State Sentinel
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

The Paris correspondent of the London Times
writes
1t is expected that the Camp at Cbalons will attract
this year great many foreign military Celebrities
Among other novelties cannon a plan Is to be
tried, which has the advantage of being remarkably
light while it carries to an immense distance A new
system OF mar for infantry cavalry and artillery
is to be practced separately by the troops of each arm
A combined movement will likewise be performed. 1t
is said that the Emperor has invited the Marshal Duke
Of Magenta to accompany him to Cbalons, in order
that be may avail hmse! Of the Marshals ability in
military matters. While these manplvres are going
at the Camp of Chalons experiments to be made
at sea with ironcasd frgatGs in order to ascertain
whether it is more advantageous to fight such veas
ship against ship, or squadron against squadron.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
md that one she'll killed nine persons

rom our bstteries and that shell killed nine persons
on board the Tuscarora.
special dispatch to the Advertiser from Grenada July
says that four thousand Federa advancing south seven
miles from Holly Springs we're attacked yesterday by
Jacksons and Prisons cavalry fifteen hundred strong
After sharp they routed and driven back
through Holly Springs which the Confederates occupied
Our loss was foar killed several wounded The FEEDER
al loss was sewers.
Arkansas intelligence firms the report of Gen. curtis
being hard pressed by Gems Hndman and Rains and as
capture is considered certain
Porters Rangers attacked guarded rain twelve miles
East of Memphis Tuesday destroying twenty wag-
ons and capturing eighty nine horses and mules.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

thing over one thousand a great many - a !.
more slightly iDjuredn the arms and else w ue
hand their wounds bandaged on the field and WALTZ
10 the rear, where they met conveyance A'u
THE LATEST
We have accounts from our lines as late as o,co,,
last night No fighting Of consequence had taken
during ne day IL BIS Re retreat Iseday night
ty of stores Twentyhree transports are reported y
the river 1t is thought that portion Of McOeor,a
army succeeded in reaching the river at some Of th
landings below Turkey island. ue
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
See ordinance in this paper.

THE YANKEES AT PoRr RoYAL-A dispatch from
Savannah, dated the 81 inst says The Yankee oops
at Port Royal speak Of 1hojr next movement towards
Charleston likely to be hy rail road Several req
ments from James Island arrived at Hilton Head
There is regiment called the negro brigade armed and
uniformed in the same manner the whites.
Hunter is il command at Hilton Head.
Fort PULAsKI-Antonio Ponce and Ashley Shaw,
of the Ogetborpe8, Fort Pulaski prisoners, up
by flag of truce from Port Royal and reached the city
at o'clock to-day. Ponce is afflicted with the con-
sumption, and Shaws right hand is taken off. He also
had bis left arm broken in two places, three ribs bro
ken his bead broken in several places besides
wound in the miner part of the thigh.
They report five hundred and fifty wounded Federas
at Port Royal sent from the late fight Secession
vile. Some Of 'he heavy guns have been taken from
Fort Pulaski since the fight on James Island. The
Federals are dying rapidly at Pert Royal. Numbers
are buried daily. There is much sickness among the
troops.
The Federas were trying all last week to make the
Confederate prisoners there take the oath Of allegiance
but they cannot succeed.
A large force is at Hilton Head bnt their number
could l0t be estimated.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
surgeon c. s. a., s3rd regiment n. G. Troops

FIRE--A WARNING.-We learn that on one nigh
last week, the kitchen Of Mr.. S. Smith, ST., Lilies,
were consumed which it will be impossible to replace at
this time, and the loss falls heavily most worthy
family This is the second time within the last two
years that Nj. Smith has happened with the same mis-
fortune. The cause of this last fire is singular deserves
attention. small quantity of meal paTched as q
substitute for coffee was placed in a sack while hot
and by spontaneous combustion" or something ese
produced the fire. Suspecting the c2u5e the matter
has since been fully tested and no doubt now remains as
the origin of the fire, Or the fact that a0Orn pac
meal agW produce fire. So be your guard-ye whom
the war and the blockade have deprived of coffee.
IY0desbOyO' AyotH
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From the Charlotte Bulletin,
Cug EOnO9


We have been credlbly informed that citizen Of
Charlotte, recent visit to an adjoining County ex-
pressed his opinion that the Federal Army would cap
turo Richmond within eight days, and that our cause
was becoming hopeless. The remark was either
thoughtesSly or ignorantly made but it was no less
dangerous and unpatriotic
The gentleman in whose presence the prediction was
made proposed bet OF $1,000 that it was baseess,
but sit not accepted OF course the subject was
dropped,
We advise the person who made the remark that such
language is sedous and may subject him, il frequently
repeated to severe punishment if not the loss of life
A word to the wise is sufficient" and we hope that
the excitement that is being famed will be allowed to
subside.
The above is the fruit Of Holden's teaching.
We have heard Of some such talk in this section in
spred by the same spirit, and coupled with advice to
submit. The Convention refused to make seditious
opinions, no matter what their result actiOnabe. Sc
ditious advice We take to be an overt act.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
General Election
T. G.. HINDMAN.
Major General G. $. A

NOT CE.-The following should be born il mind
Citizeus vote for Governor, Members of Assembly &C.
the First Thursday in August 9th day Of the month";
Soldiers camp, (wherever the may be, in OF
the ate vote he Thursday before the First Thursday
in August (beiD~ the 3lst ana last day OF Juy.)
he returns from the imp reach the shai of the
respective counties of which the residents, within
invent ia after the day OF election
Three freehode S. of respective companies under
the direction Of the commanding officer, shaI hold SAID cleo
on according to the laws of the STATE and make returns
Of the sane, within the twenty days aforesaid
Soldiers absent from their counties companies and
through this State, may vote wherever they may fDd
themselves on the day of election.
Citizens of any county in the Stale may vote for Governor
other county in which they be found the day
of cleo ion,
See Crinanc in this paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
SMITHvILLE, June 3Gth 1862.
TO THE VOTERS OF DuPLIN COUNTY. N. G.

FELLOW. CITIZENS SOLDIERS In obedience to the
confidence which have heretofore had do not feel
liberty TO withdraw myself from your services and should
you in your wisdom cast majority of your votes for me-
and again make your Representatives shall, God
tanning me- endeaEor to serve you in such way viii be
acceptable to my county and counymen. In conclusion
allow to return you collectively and individually wheth
home in the tented fed ny heartfelt thanks the
liberal support you gave me two years ago.
July 2, l8e2-A5'te. JAMES u, BRANCH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

The remains of Col. CASTOR Meares Sd Regiment
n G. t. who fell at the head of his command cheering
his nen in the fight Of last Tuesday night also the
mains Of A. D. Moore, Sergeat Major and ". A Woos
ter, lst Lieut.. Go. I, 18th Regiment n. c. Troops
(the two latter having fallen in tie defence of their
country on the 9th ult all reached here yesterday
forenoon and were escorted to their respective residen-
ces by Col. Leventhorpe8 Regimentand the Independ
ent Guard Of town, Capt. Burr.
The enains of the two latter inferred yts.er-
day afternoon at O'Clock in Oakdale Cemetery with
military honors. COL Meares body kept until this
morning, owing to the absence of his family from town
when they were also inferred in Oakdale Cemetery with
military honOrg
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

WIRE FENCED BATTERIEs-A private letter from
an officer in the army, dated Richmond June 9th,
says 1--WE took three batteries to day Fifteen or six
teen guns enclosed with wire fence, which, you guess,
kept back our cavalry, but did not stop infantry
who with the aid of the Washington Artillery, broke
through the wire fence and took the batteries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

ANOTHER GUNBoAT RAID TO GEoRGETowN.-We
learn that FIVE OF the enemyB gunboats visited one of
the plantations the river Tuesday morning and took
away with them sxty-fve negroes 1t is reported that
the enemy came up under flag of and also took
away the wives of two pilots who had gene eff to the
Federal fleet.-Chdrleston Courier, Sd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
Ode, IVritsen In the Year I746.
BY WILLIAM COLLINS.

How sleep the brave who sink to rest
BY all their count.y's wishes best
When Spring, with dewy fingers cola.
Returns 20 deck heir h8IloWed mould.
She there shall dress sweeter sod
Than Fancy S feet have ever trod.
BY fairy hands their knell is rung;
BY forms unseen their dirge ia sung;
There Honor comes, pilgrim gray,
10 bless the turf that wraps their clay;
And Freedom shall awhile repair.
To dwell weeping hermit there
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lties In Co. K, Sd Reg't N. G. T.-No Fight
To-Day.
Co. G., ao,h Regiment N. c. IT.

The following is list of the casualties in Co. C, Goth
Regiment N. c. Troops, in the battle of Tuesday last
Kied-Capt W. Il. Smith; lst Lieut.. A. n. Jones I'd
Sgt, C. H. Meares. Prvates John Lamb; Dan. Ellington
Wynn Nance A. H. Watson j. T. Watson, JAS E. johnson
and 8. B. Jones'
Wounded-PriVates ". A Adams, M Q. Billiard, J. Q.
Bunard J. W. Bulard NJ K. Bullard E. Builard, ". A.
Belcher Carey Bullock Robt Darden, Richard Fauk, j.
Griffin, T. Griffin, R. II. Goodwin NJ King, JAS Lamb, G..
W. Stephens w. K. williamson W. D. Williamson, Shelton
williamson and Colin Worley:
List Of Killed and Wounded Co. i, 18th n. c. IT,,
Wilmington Rife Guards"
KuLED-lst Lieut.. w Wooster, Serg't Moore,
Bennett, Privates ] e Walker, A W Housend.
WouNDED-Capt Barry. 1t P Bridgers serg't Hol.
nday PrYates McIntire, Feutler Pigford, Heath,
- Quinn.
s11eHrIr wouNDED-Iieut W higgins, Privates Car.
roll, ] N BoWden, Backus, q Brown.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
TO THE VOTERS OF DUPL1N coUEry

TO THE VOTERS OF DUPLIN COUgTY, n, c.
GENTLEMEN, the time is far distant when you have
to elect some man to serve you your next Sheriff
Through the solicitation of number of my friends have
consented to Offer myself candidate for that office if
should be your choice, viii you to the best of my
ability. JACOB WELLS, JR.
July ID, 1862 45.te*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

HOPPING Prentice of the Louisville Journal says
that the rebe's have been eating frogs in order 10
make them supple. Mcclellan has been living a short
time in the swamps of the Chckahomny, and has made
very good time getting out. QUERY-Has Mcclellan
been eating frogs ?-Kno1ulte Register.
Ask the Yankee prisoners taken in the swamp Jour-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

The FOURTH passed off remarkably quiet at this
place. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves as best
suited them For our own part, we were engaged all
the forenoon in preparing the Of the day for Che
public which we issued in an extIs about IL o'clock
and which seemed to give great 'Hsction to the pub
lie generally.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
CasnnltIes.

Ia addition to the casualties in the Sd Regiment n
O. I. published yesterday, we have learned this morn.
ing tha Col Meares Of that Regiment was killed in the
terrible engagement of Tuesday afternoon Also that
Captain VIM. N. Parsley and Lieut.. Ed. Meares were
wounded, the former slightly il the neck.
COL Meare loss is severe one to the service for be
was brave and competent officer 1t is terrible blow
TO his family and friends.
We trust that the wounds Of the younger officers are
not serious We will endeavour to get further details
as to the loss and give them at the earliest moment
We have just heard with deep regret that Captain
Henry Smith, of Columbus county, is also among those
killed in the recent engagements, dispatch to that e
feet having been received by his relatives.
DdiIu Journal, Sd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

Secretary Randolph will consent to no more partial
exchanges Of prisoners. There must be regular sys-
TEN, or no exchange at all The preponderance of
prisoners since the work Of last Friday and Saturday
must be rather il cur favor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

In future shall require PAYMENT In ADVANCE on
all transient advertisements. THIS rule t0iH not be dar
office, viii please send the amount they wish to invest
same or they will not appear in paper. Our terms
on the first page of the paper and be easily We
have to pay cash for everything buy, and
frOn Cthar
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

MAJOR GENERAL Mccall, captured by our troops on
Monday, was second in command to General McClel
Ian, in the Federal army in the Peninsula.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

AMONG the casualties in the 37th Regiment North
Carolina Troops, we regret to notice the name Of COL
O. c. Lee, who fe,, in tie battle Monday the both
ut. His body has been carried to Charlotte
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

Yesterday on the steamer Fanny" bound to Fayette-
VILE we had the pleasure Of meeting Major Sinclair OF
the Fifth North Carolina Troops. We were sorry to
find Major S. suffering under a severe wound from a
minnie bail which had passed through bis thigh entering
in 'front.' striking but not breaking the bone, and COM
ing cut on tie other side, nearly opposite. Though
we're ard painful tie injury is not believed to be danger
Gus.
After going through the terrible engagements at
Williamsburg and the Seven Pines unhurt Major Sin
clair fell On Friday last III the magnificent attack upon
The enemys strong position at Gaines Mills not far
from the time when 1t Col Fason was killed and Col
Iverson wounded. lie remembers seeing and speaking
to 1t. Col. Fajson, COL Mearos Of the Sd, Captain
Duncan DeYone Of the Goth, and perhaps one Or two
others, just as they all passed into the heat of the
ChaTge.--Ddily Journal, Sd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10

GEN. VAN Dorm has established his headquarters,
temporarily at Vicksburg Miss
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Casualties of Co. F. Scotch Boys 18th Reg. C.
The following report Of the casualties of Co. F. 18th
Regiment N @. T., in the battle of Tuesday last, was
received here last night:
RIcHMoND, July %, 1862.
Capt. D. Murdoch McLaurin wounded in thigh.
John Pate, wounded in thigh
James Wright, wounded in ankle.
Alex Buchanan, wounded in head, severely;
wounded slightly. Rest all safe. B. B.
BE- Among the wounded in the battles near Rich
mond, who arrived here by Fridays cars, we noticed
Capts. W. NJ. Parsley, of Co. F, Sd n. G. T. and
Capt. John D. Barry, of Co. L, 18Th n T., both OF
this town. Capt. P was wounded in the back part of
the neck by minnie ball passing through the muscle of
the same, whilst his regiment charging the enemy
Capt Barry was struck On the back part OF bis head
Their wounds are not serious, but very painful.
We also notice streets Adjt. W. a. Gum
ming OF the Sd Reg't n. g. T., who came with tie
body of Col. Meares.
Capt. R. B. McRae, of Go. c, 18th Reg't n. c. T.,
arrived here on Thursday evening. Capt McRae re-
ceved severe wound in the battle of Friday, 9th ult
we believe ball striking him in the side below the
heart and passing around the ribs coming out the
back. Capt. McRae is doing well, and we hope will
soon be able to resume command his Company where
we know he delights to be.
Nor KnLED.-It affords US much pleasure to have
it in our power to state the authority of Patrick
Murphy, Esq, that his son, Lieut.. R. T. Murphy, Of
Sampson county, not killed in the battle of the 9th
ult., as heretofore reported.
Casualties In Co. K, Sd Reg't NJ c. T.-No Fighting
To-Day.
RICHMOND, Va, July 4th 1862.
The following list Of the casualties in Co. K Sd Eeg
ment North Carolina Troops:
Killed. C. Lee, E. J. Mills, James Kinen and W. "
Richardson.
Wounded-R II. Rochelle, R. Il. Piner, J. L. Pigford
W. Stokes, w. L. Rvenbark John Rainer r. Q. Cowan
L. g. Blake, r. N. Smiley, L. S. Evans, H. Ross W. Shep
ard, H. Giddens, R. T. Saunders, and W. Player.
There is no fighting to-day. The enemy gradually