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SOUTHERN RAILROADS.

SOUTHERN RAILROADS.
THE following article was written
anc sent out before we left Ohio, but
after reaching the Office was misplaced,
and did not &c. into print; as. however.
it has not entirely lost its interest. we
publish it at this late day.
Some of our northern people, who
seem to be more fearful that the rebels
will suffer than that the country will
be preserved, are greatly exercised
about the con6scation of property be-
longing TO traitors. But We think there
are some classes Of property in the
South. that all who are not open traitors
will recognize as appropriate for con-
fiscation.
Railroads, whose stockholders and
managers are traitors, and who have
used their roads for the transportation
of men, munitions and supplies for the
enemy. should certainly be seized and
held by the government. and forfeited
and sold to aid in defraying the ex-
penses of the war.
We have not the statistics before Us;
but we presume there are eight to ten
thousand miles of railroad in the South
ern States. every foot Of which has con-
tribu.ed to aid the rebellion. These
roads have cost about two hundred
millions Of dollars, and their loe mo-
tives, rolling stock and other fixtures
Il have cost half as much more - say
three hundred millions Of dollars.
Now the con6scation and sale Of these
roads would probably realize to the
government half their cost. or one hun.
, dred and fifty millions Of dollars, which
. would be quite an item.
These railroads have been the chic
dependence OF the rebels. and theil
managers have, We are informed. inva
riably either offered the use Of them Il
JEFF Davis L. Co.. or consented to thei
being so used. They are. therefore
# most clearly forfeited to the govern
ment, and should be seized.
;; Another class Of property is steam
boats and other vessels which hav
!; been employed in aiding the rebellion
:, . There are some hundreds Of thousand
., Of dollars worth Of these. which shoul
all be seized and confscated.
y 1t may be urged that some Of I'll
stockholders in the railroads Of IL
South are northern men, or foreigner
-, aud are not ~ blame for the use mac
al Of the ruads. Very well. if any SUE
can be found, who have not consent,
10 the desecration Of the roa IS, b.
,h protested against it-if the opportuui
=. afforded then let such men have ,
l., their rights. We do not wish for al
loyal or innocent man to suffer; but Il
evidence against the roads is. prin
=, facie. conclusive; an hence the burd,
=, Of proof must rest upon those who clai
:, to be not guilty.
=, Indeed, we think that gcvernme
-, will commit a gross injustice upon Il
=. loyal people Of the country il it fails
make the rebels pay as much Of 4
r expense of the war as possible. 10y
citizens are to be taxed exorbi.ani
:. and they submit with good will
to meet the great demand and now
the rebels are not made 10 foot Iii,
:, part of the bill as far As possible, the
will be loud murmurs and just col
plants on the part Of taxpayers. T
am rebels are guilty-they are.responsil
On for all the expense. they should be col
NJ PEELED to pay to the utmost Of tn.
means.
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Special Hctiess.
Progress or Retrogression is the De-
vice Of the Day.

This will be perceived the hest by calling at
Mr.. 5. NJ. Roihschilds store. in Leayenworih.
who keeps a large and nice assortment. at whole
sale and Retail. Of MILLINERY AND STRAW
GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES. HOOP SKIRTS,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
He is also goirg to keep DRY GOODS. BY
next fall, Tor which purpose he is enlarging bis
Store, and hxing it up IN the latest New York
style II II therefore to the interest OF all, e.
pecially Merchants and Milliners, to call at his
establishment, II Delaware street, and buy their
wants, who're they will surely find the best and
greatest assortment, the lowest prices, and most
prompt attendance in the Western country.
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CIXClxNATI. Sept. 10.

Business is again suspended to-day,
and all the military organizations were
ordered to report for service a, @ o'clock
this morning.
Thsoo Thousand iaborers have been
ordered into the trenches.
The military authorities received in
formation late last night that the enemy
were advancing in force.
Gen. Pope and staff arrived yes,er-
day.
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Extracts from the Militia Law.1

VOLUNTEER MILITARY ORGANIZATION.
Sec. 8. That the active Militia Of this
State shall be composed Of Volunteer
Companies. already organized. or which
may hereafter be organized BY the or
der Of the Commander-in-c chief. The
Volunteer Militia shall. in all cases of
war, invasion, riot or insurrection, be
the first military force ordered into the
field. Volunteer Companies shall con-
sist Of men between the ages Of eighteen
and forty-five; Prorided, That no minor
shall be enrolled rs member Of ary
such Volunteer Company without the
consent Of his parents or guardians. and
tina. all Volunteer Companies now form
ed shall be returned. Whenever. .ac-
cording to the provisions of this act,
forty men shall be enrolled as members
Of Volunteer Company Of artillery.
infantry. light infantry. or rifle: or when
thirty men shall have been enrolled as
members Of Volunteer Company Of
cavalry or mounted rifles. they shall
have right to select three over officers
and be recognized as Company under
the provisions of this act. and when
their officers are commissioned, shall be
subject to military duty as herein pre-
scrlbed. No such company shall be
increased to more than one hundred
men. rank and file. and whenever any
Company shall become reduced to less
than twenty members.it may be attach
ed to apother Company or disbanded.
by order Of the Commander in chief.
FORM OF OATH.
Sec. I. That each and everv member
OF any military company hereafter to
be organized under the laws Of this
State. before the officers are commits.
stoned. and before said Company shall
be considered competent to render mil
itary service. to receive arms, or to
participate in regimental or brigade
elections. shall take and subscribe to.
teiore an office authorized to admins
ter oaths. the following oath or affirma-
ton
81, do solemnlv sweor
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
Vol. III Of the Independent.

VUIs III VI tQ6 1uU6PcuVCAs
We design introducing a few new features at
the commencement OF the next volume. We
shall continue our regular departments, and en-
deavor every week to give
THE NEWS OF THE STATE,
and also the general
NEWS OF THE WEEK,
and so arrange each that our readers can refer
TO either column at pleasure, and readily find
any item.
We shall also introduce a department for
THE LITTLE FOLKS,
the articles in which will be printed in large,
clear type. 30 that our young readers can peruse
them easily. We shall take much pains with
this column, as we think tho children Of every
household ought to receive special attention.
Our little readers may look out for this feature.
About the middle OF September, we hope to
resume the publication OF
EvANcEttNE,
which we have been forced to suspend for so
long time.
PART SECOND
Of this story we think will exceed the portion
which has already been published. We are
promised some very thrilling scenes in tho fu-
ture chapters, which will again lift the veil from
the dark chambers OF treason, and reveal some
Of its crimes.
Without particularizing further. we simply
add that il is our intention to make the INDIE
PrvDrvr nal ,,v : nA,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

The Supreme Court have rendered opinions in the
following cases -
By PEARSON, G. J. In doe Px dam Mccormick Legget
from Robeson judgment reversed and venre de- In
Mason White, Pelqaimans, judgment affirmed, In dem
ex dem, Jones Willis, from Washington, nonsut set aside
veniIe de noVo.
By RATTLE, J. IN State ex rel, Bond Billings, from
PerquimaBs, judgment affirmed. In Mckay Sinclair from
Robeson in equity order oyerruDg the demurrer
DC. 10 Green Harrison in equS from Wake motion fOr
certiora ari refused
BY BATTLE, J. Fagan Villa msop, from Washington
Judgment affirmed. In Brooks Walters from Washington
afi ming the judgment in Dillon SESSIONS, cq1ity
fl Washington affirmed, dism ssed.
CooLNEss OF JAcksoN-In one Of his late Gghrs
"Od Stonewal' found himself in a tight place. He
found himself surrounded, with only way OF escape
which a bridge raked by battery Of the Fede
rails. The old Hero saw in a moment his strait WIZ
bis cape his uofOrm be rode to the battery
said-"Boys, you have this battery the wrong pace
move it to that emnence," pointing to a hill shor
distance up. Timber up and be in hurry" TIE or
der obryed and the artillery taking the Lev
position. Soneral" safely rode across the bridge.
Richmond Whfr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

On land the CgnedvTae lag yet le5 is it borne
only IN mastery retreats The Federal General Pope
has the canjor admit that his division had be at
tackled at Pennington Greek five niles northwest of
COrinth, by twenty thousand Confedurates aud after
FIVE hours fghti-g had bea driven ectoss the GEEK
he rtal history OF this tfar is, OF couSe very fir
cot trcn that which allowed to receive but as
the fac that the ConeJerate5 DID pursue is probe
bly, suthentiC it is not likely to have been victory of
sufficient Importance TO have any great influence on tee
isCe of the war.
Mcclellan was still treading cautiously upon the
heels OF the retreating army Of Richmond and second
great battle IS promised N tee neghoorhood of that
city. With TWO armies ia the field, it would
b. premature to say that the Confederate power al
together broken, although it is impossible TO repress
SOON feelings OF disappointment at the want OF
prise shown by the Confederate sesmen, who might
surely have done something with their inferior
fcrce yet we nave right TO judge with hasty harsh
the conduct of the Confederate Generals in retreat
ing upon Richmond. The North has not ooig the sea
and the rivers open to provision and supply s troops,
but II has the workshops of the world supply them
With and military stores On the other hanl the
Soutb must by this time be IN need Of almost every
| military necessity. The contest cannot now be equal,
and the Southerners must be almost inferior in point
OF arms 10 their invaders MonteZuma was to CoteZ.
At this moment it is the whole world against the
South and the surprise should be, not that they draw
back from the aud the river banks but that they
make front at all against their well eq1pped invaders
This only be done in the bitterness of their nared
ard their confidence in the mpossibity OF their entire
suhiugatiCn -London Tines Mau 26.
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From tie Washington Republican, June IL.
The Presidents Proposition REJECTED.


The Missouri State Convention, now in session re-
fuses to entertain any suggestion looking to accept
ance Of the Presidents proposition to compensate
States for the "public and private Inconvenience of
emancipation. Oi course, II Missouri in which slavery
s weaker than in any Of the slave States not reckon
rg DelaW8re rejects the Pesidents offer, it will be
cepted by OF them. And as the oifr itself viii
expire soon by its own limitation, viz the closing Of
the war, it may now be regarded as dh1itey settled
that nothing will come Of it. he result presume
dsappOnts very few persons. The offer of the Presi-
dent, ratified it promptly was by O0agres3 has, how
ever accomplished certainly two good Objects, both of
them OF great importance.
In the fret place, it national reputation and
cond5 mnaton OF slavery, by the solemn declaration n
itiaed by the chief xcuve Magistrate and concurred
IN by Congress- that 1t institution to be got rid
Of If possible at tie cost of large outlays from the
national treasury. fhis declaration, important always,
became especially 80 when it made from its eject
ron the deliberations Of foreign Powers It placed
national Government right before the world rallied
it the sympatbes of the relds of freedom everywhere
and poweriuIy tended to ward off that European in-
| lervention in American affairs, which was the only
thing had 10 ear or which the Conlederates had
hope
10 the next place the offer made to the border slave
States vas so LIBERAL and their rejection of it betays
an nveteracy in wrong dnug so obstinate, that their
mouths are forever closed, whatever may happen
AS they reose to give slavery up, WHEN 1t IS pro-
sci that the exp nses OF doing shall be borne oy
others, they will have pretence of ground OF COM
plant the Of events is such as TO make their
slaves worthless and TO leave them no indemnity what
| ever,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

JAcKsoNs ARMY.-It is no longer a secret that
heavy reinforcemens have been sent to Stonewal 5"
Jackson, in the Valley, and that he has an army
sufficiently large to cope with any force that can be
brought against him by the enemy. What the ex act
number OF these reinogcaments unable to
say as they have all carried the South Side
Railroad from Petersburg aGd thence to Staunton via
Lynchburg. Although just from the South, these
men are not raw recruits. Many of them have seen
service on the Southern coast and withdrawn only
when their posts occupied by others taken from
the different camps of instruction they in
ure veterans, and burning with ardor to on their COM
panioas in arms to share with them the glory OF the
brilliant campaign in the Valley jackson has as
many men as he Wants-as many as can be managed
successfully in the mountainous district through which
be will have to march in order to reach the territory
the enemy. At last accounts all the reinforcements
had reached him, and he steadily pushing forward
after Shields ard Fremont who rereatiDg before
bis advance The Yankee Generals must either give
him battle or be driven the Potomac If they
have the courage to make stasd we shall have an
opportunity OF recording another victory glorious
than any before. There is doubt to the result
No better comment could be made upon the military
resources of the South than shown by the fact that
while our armies at all important points have s'ead,
received accessioDs large body of men have been sen
to swell the r,nhs Of the army of jackson.
| Richmond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

The MississPp:'s Mouth again Bloekadsd-It has
been generally believed for several days and with good
deal of reason that the French and English men-owar
now blockading the Mississippi river below New
Orleans. A notice of sixty days is required of the
raising of the blockade before commerce and trade
be resumed So that the Yankee trick of Lincoln, In
clearing five hunred vessels for New Orleans and Port
Royal a trading expedition, has been npped in the
bud. These Yankee shippers with ice and other trac
can now turn tail to the Baliza and curse the block
headed o. s. Secretary Of State all their passage home.
Matches Courier.
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For Sale and to Let.

VALUABLE SOUND LANDS FOR SALE.
gE SUBSCRIBER, wishing to tohis late pure
ia = Carolina offers for sale his Plantation on Topsail
o0ud IL miles from Wilmington containing five hun
drcd Of the best quality Pea Mutt land. About half
of the tract is under cultivation. Also, srual
Of pney land lying in front Of said place. the main
road leading Wilmington. These ards principally
the Sound convenenfor fish and oysersor for making
1Ilt-and believed to be d6siraby located any
lands the Sound. There is about hundred acres
Of The very best Pea Land, ready to Gear, portion of
which has already been beaded, and contains large
quantity of seasoned trees the very best for boiling
sat-and convenient to the Sound. Persons wishing to
purchase desirable residence would do we'll to examine
The premises Terms made easy
n. F. NIXON.
Dec. 49, 1861. l7tf
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CAMP OF THE 18TH REGT. N. @. Troops, J
(oear) Richmond, Va, June l4th, 1862. {

Messrs FULTON & PRICE;
Genttemen Having received many inquiries and
several letters asking explanation OF certain
which are being circulated in North Carolina. / beg
that you will make the following statement for me
through the columns of your pIper.
l am not now, nor have been at any time, under
arrest for using abusive language of Genl Brarch
have not used, nor have thought of using aud such
language as is reported. My relations with the Gen
ral are now, as they have been since have beer
attached to his Brigade, of pleasant and friendly
character. | not the author of the letter signet
Hanover" have not written any article, OF any
kind Tor any paper, nor have given public expression
to any opinion concerning the merits Of the battle Of
" Lebanon Church"
trust that this statement will put an end to th
rumour5 to hich l alude which are circulated for
purpose AID which are net only excessively annoying
but well calculated to impair the efficiency OF on
Brigade at time hen all our strength is wanted.
Very respectfully yours, &c,
ROBr. Fl. COWAN,
Col. 18th Reg. n. &. 7.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

At meeting held by The Rebel Rangers, Captain A. F
NeWkr at Camp Heath, relative to the death of our
thy friend and fellow soldier David H. Foy, who died at
n home in New Hanover county, on the 18th OF June,
1862 motion, d. =. Wells called to the chair and
sergt r. Highsnltt requested to act as Secretary.
On motion, J. L. Barden H. r. Carroll and G. f. Shepard
appointed committee TO draft resolutions, who
ported iLs following:
WHEREAS. IT has pleased Almighty Cod in His infinite
wisdom 20 take from midst beloved fellow soldier,
but sincerely feel loss in the death OF
bic aud generous youth whose acts of kindness
fJr him envable position in the hearts of his compan
ioU5 therefore,,
Resol0ed, That yie,d in humble submission to the d.
yaa hand which has taken from ~ our highly esteemed
al duties assigned him becomes true christian and
Parrot
ESoUed That the usual badge of mourning be worn fol
thirty ia -, a token of respect for The deceased
Rcoued That copy Of the above resolutions be sent to
he bereayed family OF the deceased, also copy 10 the
Wilmington arnal for publication.
HYuu NTH Eac
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A eorrespondent Of Lac Northern presg, wr!tpe tro

McCleilan'5 army, near Richmond, says
We occupy strict mperiectly explo- ed, and the
airy is securing the whole cCuutrya very perilous
hazardous service have ascertained aiably that
rebel force in ont numbered Saturday last about
pouring in from ali points of the Southwest. do dnst
that shall have meet force of hunLIed aud fifty
housaEd discouraged hut desperate eatlsfed that
racy.
Gen. Lo1gstreet has been in front. The is
ubiquitous ard nvulGerabe. Our best marksmen have fred
upon him Of times Whsn within pistol range bat hC
has MT bsen known to be scened tdeed the troops
believe he metallic vest plate bears charmed
te He tho mysterious rider who hourshed his white
horse at Drsnesvile and before yorktown, The animal
is said to be capable of eapirg al Of fence and
ditch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

How TEE CoETRABAsDs TREAT THE DooDLEs. -
"A few nights ago negro entered the @ ,artermas
4" Mans 'Arman-bere prisoner" Where did you
get him? 2" Massa sent him and toIe me to see him
shot up safe. and de key turned on him." "Wei
Sambo-as 5ou have brought hm safely so far-take
him over to the Jail and zee bm locked up" .Tnanke
Massa-come along Yankee !" and be proudly marched
| Of h;a prisoner to the jail.
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General Notices,
orArTERmA,TER,s oFFrCn

GoLDsBoRo June 18th, 1862.
FTARWERS and orhers having Wool for sale, hereby
a. notified that he Quarter Masters Department il dasi-
purchasing Wool il any quantities. ard requesi 10
luy this place what prices and in what quanti-
they deliver the article. On the receipt OF such
notification, the place of delivery will be indie ted Those
having Gle for sale are earnestly sol cied to give
advertisement their attention, the place OF delivery
10 be made convenient, aud liberal price will be paid
his adVer intended apply only those resi-
ding within the limits of tn; State Of North Csrclina
JOHN W CAMERON,
Msj. j Q, L. O.
June }gh, 1862 43-4t
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FRoM MEMrHn.-A letter from Memphis, dated the
llth, says 1.-The Federal forces have been but little
increased since you left but they talk about and evil
IDENTIFY seem be looking for large sccessions to their
present strength both of gunboats and cavalry and In
sre to
brough to this city and sent TO the interior of Mssis
sippi All s quiet, 60 far as the Feds are concerned
out thisving, garrot1ng etc. OF nightly occurrence
MsmPku Appeal, l4th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-26

60 AND COMMITTED to the JAN Of DupIin county N
~ c., the 4th inst. negro man named JOHN
20 q ODJAN, who says he belongs to \" N. Y sutton,
w. -re. and hired by Mr. W tshugton WORKING in the
l ham Iron Wines. The of s4id neg~O is hereb"
rotl forward prove property pay charges and
Iase hn way, he will be dealt vita the law directs
THOS. j. CARR Sheriff.
.Tu,a 1871. 1862 493t* (pr adv. s 5 }