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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07
From the Charlotte Democrat
CAMP 18th REGIMENT, n. G. TROOPS,
I'll, IOpn

~. ".
July 22d, 1862
Mr.. EDITOR While the gallant deeds of many are
heralded throughout the land for bravery displayed
the recent series of battles before Richmond allow me
through your extensively circulated paper to say few
words 10 reference to one who by his noble actions in
the hour OF danger and death has won the confidence
and admiration not only of his own Regiment but tie
entire Brigade.
Col. Lane, of the 28th n. q. 7, entered the engage
ment the 9th June without the assistance of any
field officers. Sergt Major M. A. Love here proved
his daring bravey-carrying orders along the line amid
the continual shower OF minnie balls the enemy
slowly rereating under the welldireced fire Of our
brigade, Branch's. COL Lane discovered YANKEE
officer about hundred yards in front, trying to rally
his men, He said to Maj Lowe, we must have him
Maj. loves reply was, allow me TO CO. my life is Of
little Importance; yours is OF immense value, for on
depends the fate of our regiment" Then dashng away
10 the direction of the prize he quickly returned bold
ing the reins OF the steed (which was splendid one
and pointing his sword at the Yankee officers heal
presented him to the Colonel and then hurried away
along the line, waving his sword, in the direction n
the retreating enemy, who visible at gree dr.
lance. Col. Lane was wounded on the head, ,t noTr
left the field.
Again, on the Both, our Regiment vac almost H.
nfS' 10 engage the enemy; Col Lave was wounded On
The Regiment fought WELL and the loss was verv heavy
Major Lowe again distinguiy led bimseIfsbo1tjDg 10
the men 70 press on AMI Give the enemy from Ie
f a al aien9 'he oS of the brave boys who were
!alng az teIr sloe 1ich am happy to say the
ill., atnTse covering he ground with the slain. This
was we laSt nsG' IN which the Regiment was actually
ai!hou we were exposed to terrific cannon
ai.bs os on s 3lst Our Regiment entered the fight
vi 4ectiVe men, and loss in killed and wouOd-
~" Regiments have done well in this great contest
S deserve the honor bestowed upon them by graf.
~ people. Yet none excel the 18th
Maj, Lowe passed through every fight and came out
| untouched, but the excitement and exposure too
great for his constitution and he is compelled to leave
the camp, carrying with him the best wishes Of the Re-
giment. The 28h will not be so ungratefu as to for
get one who has spent the best days of his life in its
service. Il.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

AT called meeting of Belmont Lodge No. l08 cid
the residence of Mr. John Shine, in Dupin county, July
23j, A 1862 A L. $685. the following proceedings tool
place.
On motion, brethren c. D. Hill, A. R. Hicks, D. B. New
ton, D. Wright and Jes 7. Rhodes appointed
mitee to draft preamble and resolutions expressive
the feelings of the Lodge They reported through the
chairman follows
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the
universe to take from ie ron the kindly society Of his
friends and the cherished association this Lodge oal
dearly beloved and highly esteemed BROTHER ohm D. Shine
Therefore, be it
RESOLVED ls That have heard with the deepest the
unaffected grief of the death Of dear and worthy
brother and bow with all humility this unsearchabe
pensaton of Divine Providence
Resolved ID, That last sad duty to our decease
brother, will follow his remains TO the place of inter
men and bury them all the honors of Masonry, at
o'clock this evening.
ReoIUed 3d. That if anything could mitigate the poignan-
cy Of regret the death Of friend ard brother
would be the reflection that he fell MORALLY wounded while
bravey proudly bearing the flag of his country the
battle field of Cold Harbor Of the boodest in the
nails of Confederate
ReSolped 4 That we tender the criefsricken family
of brother our heartfelt sympathy sincere condo
lence this melancholy occasion Of their parable loss
their heart-CrUsbiDg bereavement.
ReSOtUed 5U, hat likewise tender like expression
of sympathetic TO his brave companions Ills
of the 10th regiment.
ReSol0ed 6 That copy Of these proceedings properly
authenticated, be the EDITORS the Wilmington
Journal with especttul request that they publish II
sumo in their paper.
Resoloed H. That the Secretary of this Lodge transmit
copy of these proceedings to the family of deceased
brother and likewise copy 10 his brothers in of the
Goth regiment Of N. c. Troops.
wv BLOUNT, WM,P.T
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For the .Iournal.

Messrs EprroRs There is no one who revolts more
against fault finding In ordinary cases. than the writer of
this article there negligence sometimes in the
ductos of railroad that should be made public, that
There more than that might be mentioned, but
give You and every other person that reads the jour
tached accommodation every Thursday
ing for the purpose taking up contributions Of vegeta
bles &C. to the sick and wounded soldiers at Richmond
and Petersburg We'll on yesterday, (Thsrsday) there
several boxes at Leesburg for that and The
sigma was gwen IA aug lne Sno tne ram sPeu Dy anu G
things they contained will not keep Now if the good
contributors to be disappointed in this way let that
ce be taken Of the Journal and there wilt be well
packed boxes left at Leesburg TO spoil have been
quesed send you this notice if you think proper to give
il place In your paper notice relating to the mat
ter, you do so, and you will oblige,
Yours respectfully,
NEW HANOVER
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Special to the Mobile Register and Advertiser.

Speclsl 10 tGe MODHe Register ana Advertiser.
Demonstration OF the Enemy General Brasg's
FrOnt-Their Designs frustrated.
TUPELo, Miss, July 29.-Ihe enemy made demon
stration On our front to-day with cavalry force 1t is
supposed the movement made with the intention oil
destroying the rail road track at point above II
50, the movement anticipated and the designs Of
the Yankees frustrated :.
Our forces extend as far North as Guntown.
The Chicago Tribune of the 25th contains Lncoln's
order appointing HalIeck Commander-in- Chief.
The Act making postage stamps legal tender is
causing trouble between the Treasury and Pestofice
Departments.
The Louisville and Nashville trains have stopped
running.
Morgan's whereabouts are unknown. He is said to
be Frankfort and also reported to have rereated
across the Cumberland River
The river boats stopped by the Confederates at
Henderson, Kentucky and the river is blockaded.
Cincinnati and Louisville are still trembling. The
situation of both is considered precarious.
at Cairo, the 3d. the excitement surpassed that
of Louisville. The citizens were out on patrol Both
sides of the river occupied by gueras. The gun
boats were engaging them.
Gamble, the bogus Governor of Missouri, had called
out the military of the State to suppress The guerilla
warfare in Wayne County.
Missouri guerrias attacked force of the enemy kill
ing and woundng seventy-fve of there number.
The raid upon Iowa was very successful Some oil
the finest horses and arms captured at Newburg
Indiana The citizens of Indiana did not resist the
raid.
At Chicago, but ore new company has been raised
for the nine new regiments demanded.
The demand for an exchange Of General Buckner Il
pndE consideration.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

WE are reoictd to know that some plan for a gene
raj exchange OF prisoners has been agreed upon, for it
was much needed but regret to find in the terms Of
the agreement signed by Generals Dix and Hill, no
provision or protection for private citizens or partizan
rangers although the former like private property, are
universally respected by civilized nations, and the latter
are as much in the military service Of the Conederacy
as any other portion of the Southern forces.
The Yankee leaders announce their determination to
compel private citizens to take the oath, be driven
from their homes and property-they also proclaim that
they will hang guerrias or bushWackers they
call our corps of partzan rangers There is pro.
vision against this in the cartel agreed upOn Indeed
this agreement rather makes the thing worse for this
class Of people, whom the Yankees will neither permit to
remain private citizens respect, when taken,
prisoners of war. 1t is worse nasmuch Section Sd
of Art 9th provides that all prisoners to be pa
rolled exchanged within ten days after their capture
practicable. This will deprive us in great measure CT
the possession of hostages and consequently of the
power of restraining outrage by the threat Of rctaa
tion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

The CoNscR1PT1oN LAw.-The Petersburg Express
publishes the following explanation, by Gen. Lee of a
feature of the CONSUMPTION Law to which we have
hitherto seen 70 allusion:
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT VA,
10Th July, 1862.
SIR General Lee directs me to acknowledge the re-
cep your letter of the 18th july and thank you for
your congratulations on the success of our army.
With reference to the construction of the Conscrpt Law
by its express terms it subjects all persons who may be
the age of Is years at the time of any call for
made by the President to SERVICE and persons attaining
that age, at once become subject to military duty.
Although the law contains express provision as to the
discharge service upon their attaining the
of So years. Cen Lee of opinion that such persons viii
become entitled to their discharge upon reaching that age
and their places viii be supplied by others between Is and
IS years.
an, sir. very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
CHARLES MARsAL
Moior md A
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

TIE ELECTION passed of very quietly IN the camps
Yesterday. with what result unable 10 say Some
companies voted majority for Vance and some for
.Tohnstcn-so we hear reported We would like very
mncb To get return no. of detailed, but sufh
en+ for public information VIII the Ulcers having
charge of these matters in the different corps be kind
as to furnish US with such It will be matter OF in
formation to their people at home well OF accom-
mediation to Us here
AS We have said more than once before, We cannot
say which of the two candidates for Governor will be
elected. We took part in the canvass until it was
forced upon u.s. for the evils and deprecated the
occurrence of heated canvass partizan or other
grounds. We have held little Or no correspondence
with any body on the subject Of the ekcticn 10
post ourselves up. We have thought far of other
things We have not been in tie interior Of the Stat
but this spring and summer, and that but fer
day and on business. Ardent Vance men tell MS that
be will certainly be elected-tbey insist upon IT, and
then as If not quite after ALL they ask Us we
don't think So We can only ssy,-peIhaps yes and
peIhapsno We are by 30 means so certain about Mr.
Vapce'S eecton-not at a. Mr. Johnston may rather
surprise some Of the excited We don't say he will.
We dom know what be will dove Gully cay that he
may surprise the excited So, upon the whole, consid-
erng the weather-also the fact that doubtful things
are uncertain not tosay jubUs, -considerng good
many other things " too numerous TO MENTION we
would advise all to keep cool, and if they can't keep
cool, keep as cool as they can
Don't bet Betting affords 10 argument Don't
qMrrel-that don't help any and must hurt the
State and the country. Don't anybody crow before he
is out Of the woods, nor too much after it. That is
:" wasefu and ridiculous excess"
Won't somebody send US big watermelon.
Daily Journal Isl i,,St.
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TEE VorE AMONG THE TRooPs,-We learn that
the lth Regiment commanded By Col. Leventhcrpe
gave majority OF lao for Vance The 5lst. command
ed by Col. Cantwel went largely for Johnston The
troops at Fort Fisher gave decided maj ority for
Vance. Those at Fort Caswe AID Fort St.~Phip
went pretty much for Johnston. The troops raised in
this immediate section generally went as their section
will go-for Johuston-those raised elsewhere went
pretty much according to the locality from whence they
came.
The Petersburg E1prsss has returns of The vote
in the oath and Goth n. G. Regiments, which figure
up 7l8 majority for Vance. The Goth is Col. Vances
own regiment and the oath was encamped along with
it.
Where peculiar Influences have been brought to BEAR
tolerably full vote may be poled, but whole we
imagine the vote in camps in the State at large will
be meagre The vote of the troops located in this dis
trct will, we think, average majority for Johnston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

FROM HUNTsV1LLE.-The Macon Telegraph says :
The guard who brought down the Federal prisoners
from tennessee, on Wednesday 3Oth, report that at
Chattanooga telegram was received stating thai
General Hardee had captured Huntsville, Alabama ar
taken thousand prisoners. We tell the tale as it ;as
told to US. 1t may be true-we rather think it is
and so, the curtain is dropping fast and thick round
Buell. "0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

DEAD YANKEEs.-1he sinking and blowing up of the
Yankee gunboats by the Arkansas her passage down
from Yazoo river, filled the muddy waters of the Mis-
sissppi with the bones of hundreds of drowned Yankees
One of their gunboats with crew of 200, being run
into by the Arkansas commenced sinking Immediately.
when the Yankees raised white flag but the Inflated
craft sunk quick that no assistance could possibly be
rendered. even BY her own friends. Numbers of the
dead bodies are being washed ashore, and are found
every day by our pickets along the river.
Ricknond ENQUIRER,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

WHY IS IT ALLowED.-It is stated, and not con-
PREDICTED that the army of Mcclellan escaped after the
battles before Richmond, solely account of the
mssness of the leader who had charge of right wing
That leader is Major General Huger.
In General Jolnstons official report OF the battle of
Seven Pines the following significant passage occurs
" Had Major General Huger's division been in po-
son and ready for action when those of Smith, Long
street and Hill moved, satisfied that Keyes' corps
would have been destroyed instead Of being merely de-
feated. Had it gone into action even at four o'clock
the victory would have been much more complete.
No rebuke could be more terrible than this. Gene
raj Johnston simply the fact and in language
that proves that in bis judgment at least satisfactory
explanation can be given.
These things so, and is such man to disgrace
the service and the cause day longer Are our ber-
ties and our character to be mpered by ignorance or
cowardice, and with impunity? Let those who lave
control of this matter answer to the public.
SdUdnnGh Republican,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

YORKTOWN EvAoUATE1.-s gentleman who reached Pc
s sVss Yesterday tS dssae county Goos
bst Yors .ne oP,nOa peo pie residing in the yco!
Informant states That there are no Federal troops
ouceSter COUNT ard thin ks that all the lower Pe13s
ans army At Berkeley and Fortress Monroe the posses
saEn ., .ae Federal we th ink very probable that @
not commune the expen of garrisonng WiiamspuS
1OEktOWn and Gloucester oint-Resesrbura Express
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

BY gentleman just from the Cboctaw Nation, We
learn that Brig. Gen. Albert Pike bad moved bis H.
dian forces from Fort cCulioch to Grand River above
Fort Gibson. Col. Stand Waite, had one engagement
with some jayhawkers above there and defeated them
capturing some fifty wagons loaded with stores, arms
&c Our red allies were in good health and spirits.
Jackson Miss.
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GEN. ARMsTRoNG's OFFICIAL REPORT

TUPELo, MISS, July 3Oh ls3o
Three Yankee captains, aud five ieutenants capprad .
CORTLAND, arrived here tonight.
Cen. Armstrong; official report states that on the "a
he attacked the ensmy at Courtand the Memphis an
Charleston Railroad, and took hundred and thirty
prisoners including eight commissioned officers The po
commissioned officers and men paroed. The enemy,
less was three killed and wounded; ours less. :
He also captured twelve wagons, with horses aacb,d
and equiv ments large number of arms; the camp and
garrison equpage of four companies and quantity
plies, including five hundred bushels of in sacks
The depot telegraph line, bridge aud trestle work ve
destroyed.
Gen Armstrong defeated the enemy at Town Creek On
same day, taking fourteen prisoners.
Rosencranz's division is at Tuscumbia.
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August list, 1852.
Chi nary.

The recent battles before Richmond have caused the
South the loss of of her gallant sons
Among those who fell the bloody field the let July
was WILL. 8. RNALDI, of the 5th Alabama regiment,
aged IS years. He native of Baden County, n. c.,
and also resident, until within the last few years. when
he emigrated to the State of Alabama.
the commencement of hoEtlities he engaged in
lucrative business, which h. resigned and volunteered
a private in the Haynevie Guards.
Through the bloody battles of Manassas of Williamsburg,
the Seven Pines and the six days of terrible conflict around
Richmond he passed unscahed until the close Of that most
disastrous contest on Malvern Hill, on Tuesday night.
AS the order given make the fatal charge it seems
that secret monitor from the Invisible world whispered
of the sad fate which impending at that moment he
committed to officer at his side message for distant
friend.
On The following day when the Of the gallant
Company which he belonged gathered around to the
last tribute of action his memory his Brigade
mander pointing to his eess body remarked that bra
had not fallen. 1t high compliment for the
h'Jod OF brave men had ccmmirS ed on that soil.
He died in the of the we'll the soldier.
He sincere Christian and davout member of the Pres
byterian Church Co1.F
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07
Military Elections.

The following regiments have been orgar izad by Ii
election of the following officers
18th REGIMENT.
Paul F. Faison, Colonel.
G. Gratiott Luke, Lieut.. Colonel.
Henry F. Schenck, Major.
57TH REGIMENT.
Archibald G. Goodwin, Colonel.
Hamilton G. Jones. Jr., L1eutsColop =,
James A. Craige, Major.
Raleigh telegraph
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

We USED TO EAT WATERMELoNs but now we don't
Watermeons is riz." They are beyond our reach
Well they're no account this year any hOwso we have
heard-and We don't care for them. They are sour
they are bad-they are mean-they are too dear Lei
them rip.
P.s-On consideration, we would like to rip big
melon ourselves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07
OUR BATTERIES OPENED ON THE FEDERAL PIppr
IN JAMES RIVER.

PETERsBURG, VA Aug. lst,, 1862
la'ge force of artillery, including many heavy gun,
having been placed in position at and below Cogpms
Point on yesterday and sighted, opened McCelaps
feet and camp this morning at o'clock, and the frpp
continued fercely for two hours.
The enenys ganboats replied very feebly, doing no
damage. At the first round from guns, every light IN
the fleet eXtinguished.
Heavy d. mage is supposed to have been done as great
crashing was heard in the river whether from our balls
vessels coliding, is unknown. The enemy evidently
greatly alarmed.
The entire feet had disappeared this morning daylight
and such Of McCellans camp visible YVES seemingly
in great commoton.
One man was killed side, and six wounded-tvc
belonging to Pages battery, badly wounded-SI
caused by an accident to one of our own guns.
All is quiet to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

General Lee has issued an order suspendiDg all canp
duties except those of inspections, during sunday ~
afford the troops rest nd to enable them to attend
religious services.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

Three Yankees have married ,aoro,.os roor cnRls
Virginia, and profess such atn cbgent n thor brides
that they declare their inteatl N Of taking tbs North
and educating them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07
By TELEGRAPH,
FOR THE JOURNAL.
FROM THE SoUTHwEsT-FEDERA TRANeDo-~~
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS UNEASY ABOUT sr 0aI5
WALLJACKSON Nc "1ONE

MOBILE July 3Oth Iss,
special dispatch to the Advertiser and Regse, ~.
Iupelo, Miss, July 18th, says that information b
received at headquarters which states that Col Ar
commanding the Cavalry of the army Of the West ts
ken CORTLAND, Alabama, capturing one hundred ana
nine Federals and six The Confederate loss
killed and eight wounded The citizens of Couytlapd
frantic with joy "'
We have reliable Information that fifteen thousand r,
als during last week passed Tuscumbia eastward d.,.
for Chattanooga.
special dispatch to the Mobile Tribune, dated r..
da, Miss, July 30h, says that passengers from No.
report that guerrias have burned several Fos
transports On the Tennessee river, near PASSPORT,
Northern dates of the Goth inst, state that Norb
Lane has gone to Kansas for the purpose Of raising M
gade of negroes.
Stonewall Jackson is reported at Louisa with t..
four thousand men, and Gen. Ewel at Gordonsynla a
six thousand, proposing, it is feared an advance On
ingtoD
Gen. Halleck had left Washington for the PenDsn,,
Fremont is assigned command.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

OEE OF THE sEvEREsT BATTLES or TUE WAR is lm-
mnent on the line Of the Orange and Alexandra Rail-
70 3D. somewhere between Gordonsville and the Poto-
mac River perhaps the line of the Rapidan, or Rap
p1hannoek PORE is concentrating all his forces Tor
move 10 that direction. and SToNEwALL JACKSON is 10
bis front ia tJrce. PofE is rapid-some say rash
commander and JACKSON is proVerbal for bis dash and
enterprise. As these commanders now at the head
of heavy forces and are respectively the pets OF their
several people may look for active ard decided steps
to bring On the issue and decide it.
We suppose it will bot be regarded vicative oil
any rule liable expose any OF the ce's ri the ser
vice to the enemy ii we intimate that in the ranks OF
JAcKsoS'S present army ore good many North Caro-
lima regiments, some of them very well known Eerc.
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The Price Of Negroes.

The following statement of the prices brought at a
late auction sale may not be unnteresting, especially in
view of the fact that the first five sold by order oil
the Receiver as the property Of alien enemies -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

The anniversary Of the Popes accession 70 the fSR S
chair was celebrated in Rome on the 18th June iu
poss made Pee to the Sacred College Ills
mics.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-07

ARRIVAL OF ESCAPED PRsoNEgs.-George Valentine a
pvateersman who effected his escape from Fort DELAY
day. accompanied by South Carolina soldier, who was
fortunate enough to get out of the Yankee clutches at the
time, and elude the vigilance of the pursues The
party originally consisted of eight but the larger portion
recapured and carried back to prison. Valentine
presents that in swimming tie Delaware river "a mile and
half in wdh) be encountered such strong that
the task occupied upwards of five hours, but he finally got
safely, and made his way to Newcastle, where he
met many sympatbizng friends Through their aid, and
that of others he subsequently met his route he
enabled to reach Virginia, where he finds himself
much agreeaby situated than within walls of
prison where the Abolition Government held him pi-
rate. The South Caroinian, whose Rave not
learned has, informed, already gone to reoin his
regiment Richmond Dispatch July 30.