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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
Tvr rrvs by telegraph since our Saturdays issue

TEr NEWS by telegraph since our Saturdays issue
Is Of highly interesting nature decidedly so if the re-
portg from Missouri and Arkansas is hereafter connrm
ed Thirty thousand Partzan Rangers in missouri are
likely to do something of value for the eSany "nu We
trus we shal hear still more favorable news from tnat
quarter in a few days
q StonewaI Jackson has met Pope, the notorious
a5eraI General who had arrested number of private
citizens as hostages Pope has been driven back with
heavy loss, including Brigadier General-Prince
and % officers We have no further particulars yet
The fight took place Saturday last at or near South
western Mountain some ten or fifteen miles from Gordons-
Vile as well as we can make the maps before US
This battle has been expected to take place for several
days. and hope it has been decisive, though we fear
it is not as complete we desired. Nevertheless it
will have its effect and produce another panic at the
North.
From Arkansas the is cheering, our forces are
at work with effect, that is If the kilograms tell the
truth.
We regret the loss of the steamer Memphis, which
vessel seems to have been captured by the Yankee
cruisers. She had cargo Of cotton, from Charles
ton, which of course falls into the enemy's hands
The capture of the Federal army OF Eastern Tennes-
see has not been confirmed though all accounts agree
that our forces have had fight near Tazewe and that
the enemy was driven from strong position by as
sault
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
fairs In Norfolk.

We copy the following from the Norfolk cores
pondence of the Herald" under date of July 29th
Captain Ludlow of New York, Assistant Quarter
master for this department. is carrying out with spirit
the Presidents recent proclamation in regard to rebel
property, and is doing good for the government
in the admirable in which he is conducting
affairs. large amount of rebel property has already
been secured for the OF the government by this e
fcent officer which had previously been protected under
the milk and water policy which has SO long disguised
the loyal citizens Of this city There has been more
animation exhibited in Norfolk this morning than has
been known since the occupation of the place by the
Union authorities.
The efforts made by Captain Clarke, the active Pro
vost Marshal OF Portsmouth, to prevent illicit
munication with Richmond have been crowned with
success This morning the mail carrier arrested
by detachment of the 58h Pennsylvania Volunteers,
and brought to headquarters The wagon with the mail
contained large Quantity of quinine and other med
iciues That route has been discovered and stopped
Affairs at Suffolk remain unchanged. Those at the
North who have friends 10 the regiments stationed here
need not be alarmed at the recent report of appre
hended attack upon that place. 1t ID ascerained that
the rebels are rebuilding the bridges across the Black
Water but is thought they too cautious to make
d. demonstration this way at least for the present.
We are in wholesale state of excitement this morn
ing. There is report of rebel force the Nanse-
moDd In previous letter have given an idea of the
state OF affairs in that quarter and it is probable that
there is something 10 the rumor Up to the closing of
the mail particulars have been received. Every
Pecauton has been taken in he premises and there
90 fears OF demonstration upon this place.
W. W. Shore, who commenced the publication of the
Union" newspaper in this city, has withdrawn from
the Journal and it will in nture be conducted by Mr..
Baker. The Union has done good service in the
Union cause under its former conductor, and it will
undoubtedly continue to speak boldly for the govern
ment and the long oppressed Union of this section
Union paper is much needed in Norfolk, and the
government should do all in its power, consistently to
afford it assistance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

CAPTAIN T. J. Mackey, Chief of Engineers in the H.
dian Department, under General Albert Pike has pass
ed through this city bis way 70 Richmond, with late
reports and accounts from the West and the Indian
Territory.
Captain Mackey is a native of South Carolina, and
we'll known to many of readers. Much that he
ports need not be published at this time, but
pleased to receive full confirmation OF reports that had
reached US from other SOURCES.
Our Indian allies doing well, and are rendering
excellent service About thirteen reg iments, number
ing nearly 10000 men, are in service representing chief
ly the Cberokees, Greeks, Choctaws and Chckasaws,
with few from other tribes.
General Albert Pike, whose acquaintance with the
Indian character habits and interests with the conf
derc epos=d in him by the Indians, renders him emf
nenty the right for that Department. has lately
succeeded in making treaties with leading representa-
tTes Of the Camanches and of many other tribes claim
Jog territory acen to allies the Conederacy.
General Pike enjoys fully the confidence of our Indian
allies, and OF the officers associated with him. aud has
rendered signal service in department which offers few
rewards for common ambition.
Our Indian allies are faithful and loyal and will re-
port for themselves on proper occasions.
Charleston Courier.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

Theremust be something exciting in electricity, COM
municatng sanguiDe to7e Of mind to those empoy.
ing it as medium of communication. We don't say
that the telegraph les but it is sometimes given to take
things for granted.
The fight at 1szewelI. East Tennessee, amounting
to the rout OF the Feieras has been magni6ed into a
great batte-a magnificent COME lerste victory, ard
all that We have beard it reported without qna6ca-
tioo that the Federal army Of East Tennessee had been
cptured &c, &C., and yet all these particulars
y embellishments. Our troops did attack the enemy
near the line Of the Cnch River and drove them back
to the Cumberland Gap, killing ~everal and taking
some few prisoners but as for capturing the Army
of East Tennessess,"' that is imagination
Well we do get some queer things by telegraph, but
the difference between the Southern telegraph
and those OF the North, is that the excited
ports OF observation-disclosures the deliberately prepar-
ed and officially vouched for lies of the persons under
thOritv.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
Thunder Storm.

Monday evening, were visited with heavy thun-
der and lightning, and about haIpas O'Clock the
peals were sharp and quick We learn that two chill
dren of Mr.. VIM. M. Hays one of our printers re-
siding near the Railroad, and himself were stunned
the children being knocked down but not Injured.
A private named - Tyler, belonging to the 'Staun-
ton Artillery, from Virginia, stationed at Camp He'd
rick was struck about the same tme whilst passing in
open space near his camp, and instantly killed.
The rain coming down Immediately afterwards, Was
quite refreshing. The atmosphere cooled down till it
become quite comfortable in comparison to what it had
been during TIE day the mercury having reached 96 at
one o'clock. To-day the thermometer at II O'Clock
stands at o.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

The Richmond papers Of Monday morning contain
nothing further of the battle betweeo Stohewali
Jackson and Pope The following from the Enquirer
seems to conflict some what with TIE teegrapbic rrot
published in the noe paper, to The place where
battle took place, though it is likely the article
written previous TO receiving the Geographic account.
The Enquirer Gays:
The ball was opened on Saturday morning at Mitch
ellis Station, the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road
by spirited engagement be: small portion of
Jacksons army and similar force of the enemy which
resulted in the Iout OF the latter with severe loss
in killed, wounded and prisoners Among the prisoners
were Brigadier General rnce ard some twenty nine
minor commissioned officers the privates captured
Der some three hundred and thirty The particulars OF
the engagement have not transpred. Intelligence from
Gordonsvlle on yesterday, informs US that fighting had
commenced in earnest above that point at an early
hour, and that Jackson making the attack, advan
cling upon the enemy from three different bases The
arrangement for the conflict considered admirable
and inspiring with entire confidence TO the
Of the Confederate arms. The name of Jackson is al
ready wreathed with undying aures and we wait with
impatient anticpations Of again uniting in the popular
exultalon which his deedS heretofore have always pro-
duced.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
.Tn. Ram Savannah Ready for work"

ne KAN SaVannHn Aea0y fOf NoEA.
The Herad's Hilton Head correspondent, under
date of July 81, writes:
The growing boldness of the rebels in the Savannah,
their audacious smens on Tybee Island and their
recent adventures opposite Dawfuskie are explained
We hare positive nation that the rebel ram,
srhich has for long time been process of oonstruc
lion at Savannah, as completed armed, manned and
ready for service All accounts which come to rep
resent her to be of very formidable character. She
is OF light draught, great power, and has very heavy
armament Already the rebels making the necessa-
ry soundings preparatory to bringing her down the
the river. Two steamers, carrying the rebel fag and
engaged in the performance of this service within
range of Fort Pulaski's guns on Tuesday, but were
compelled to retire.
OF course the new iron-clad is the absorbing topic -
She is expected to venture forth at early day AL
ready tmerous people are devisug means of fleeing
from the to come, while the other hand Admiral
Dupont is making every preparation to receive the
monster The Paul Jones is ordered to return from
Dolby Sound, and if the Merrmac No appears, will
undoubtedly have plenty of work to do.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
From Martin County.

The following is an extract from business letter TO
the Editors of the Journal, dated WILLIAMSON Mar
tin county, N. c., August 4th, 1862. 1t will give
some idea of the situation in that section OF the
State
WILLIAMSON, August 4tb, 1862.
Mr.. EDIToR--
l regret to have to add now
that am staying in the enemy's country, who come
up occasionally and shell our village and country for
their savage amusement without notice, after which
they pllage deserted houses and even violate negro
women. The last raid Of the kind was on the 3lst ut
which drove precipitately from their homes women
children and sick who were overtaken by heavy rain
that wet each perfectly before they arrived at place
of safety. Yet from these lower counties some Of the
best of troops we're engaged before Richmond for
days. and who met with fearful losses. We had cav
airy company here for some weeks which, with citizens
did nobly at the Rainbow Banks and on the 9th ult
we had additional artillery to arrive which gave US all
high hopes that they came to drive the vandas from
our river and take the tories OF Plymouth and Wash
ngton county then to have freed The town Of Wash
Dgton, which thought easy to do but nothing was
DONE and they dispersed after day or two'to different
localities. n n ~ II
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

The MACON TELEGRAPH says that friend sug
gests as remedy to some of the extortioners of the
times that tax of fifty cents be levied all
nett profits over ten per cent. OF the capital invested
We would go further. We suggest that the govern
ment seize all over ten per cent and appropriate the
same to the payment Of the War fax. Congress
will meet in about eight days more, and trust
measure will be adopted to put stop to the Infamous
practice OF extortion going throughout tie Confed
eracy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

The M,ssis@ppan objects to the facilities afforded
the dissatisfied to escape from the duty imposed upon
them by the militia laws of the State, and says
Physicians making fortunes giving certificates of
disability. Upon one occasion it was found that in a
company of of flyfour forty were unable to dis
charge the duties of soldiers The physician who made
this startling discovery rewarded with s. for each
certificate.
The same journal adds AS one of the humors Of the
"Malish' we subjoin a letter addressed to one the
doctors of Scott county by swamp preacher. We
admit it ue batim ct erota ct speatim, emitting only
the name :
Miss Smith country July 20 1862.
mr. Lack Der Ser sect my Self to write you q Tue
linds wish To gee adischarge from the malisha as
am not able to Serve I'have bin Sicke for Seven
weeks thate l code Note meet with them and her
that Thar goin of and I not able To come to
see you | am not able to Wrde any distance have
not Seen we'll DAY in abote four years Wose tolde
that clare that all ministers cler am colde
to preach To church of abote 25 or 80 members
Beside my one church tho have not Bin atle to atende
them far some Time on 8ccounte of my helthe
YOrse respectfully
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

SINCE President DAVIS Issued his order for hold
ing all the Yankee officers thereafter captured by our
forces hostages, it stated that of Popes
officers has absconded and has been advertised, fUe
cents reward being offered for bis apprehension. If
Pope values his officers in proportion to the reward ii
would appear that they not much force, and it may
be that Pope wishes, this, all of his officers had
vamoused before he butted against the StonewaI on
Saturday last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

GOVERNOR LETCHER has called out four Thousand
Of the militia of Virginia of men between the ages of
IS aud A., from the following counties:
Washington, smyth, Grsyson Carroll, Floyd, Pulaski
ghany, Greenbrier Monroe, Giles Mercer Bland Tsze-
we'll Mcdowell Wise, Buchanan, Lee Scott RUSSELL, Raj
Kauawha Mason, Clay Nicholas Fayette Brsxton, Web
ster, Pocshontas, Randolph.
The number of men called for from each county is
given the highest is 800, ard the lowest is %. They
are to report to Gen. FLOYD, ut the Salt Works in
Smyth county The Governor adds that other calls
will be made as the necessities of the country may re-
qure.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

WATERMELON SIRUP.-Mrs. MARY FoRMY, Of
Brunswick county, has sent to Office small bottle
of syrup, made from the juice OF the watermelon. Its
flavor is superior to that of the n Orleans siIup We
know nothing of the process Of manufacture, and hope
Mrs F. will cause to have forwarded to US for publca
ton the receipt for making the syrup and the yield per
pound of juice, in order that others who have Wa
termeons inaccessible to market, may be induced to
make similar experiments.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

IS AEaUsTA INSURANCE BANK :" SHIxPLAsTERs.- eau.
ton readers against these issues number of them
of the denomination Of Ten Gents picked up on yes
terday in store in this city They neither numbered
signed but this be easily done by the parties the
fraud and in amounts to suit tLsr purposes. There
such Bank in Augusta the &1rusta Insurance Bank
the and soldiers Will only remember this the
fellows Issuing these shnpase may be detected before
lena. Atlanta Intelligence.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
WHAT A NEW HAMPSHIRE COLONEL 81

Lieut.. Col. Lul, Of the 9th New Hampshire regiment,
writes the Amherst Cabinet that those of the regiment
who out to New Orleans with ansavery prOclvi-
ties fast giving them up He further says 1 must
ask of you single personal favor Please to hang with
the drties rope your garrett all those the North who
willing sacrifice the success of the in which
engaged, the Constitution of country and tie
Union of the States under it. provided only they abo
ish American slavery. tell ou the price is too great
and ne can't afford It,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
& fairs In Memphis,
The Herald's Memphis correspondent writes:

General Grants recent order for the seizure and coufs
cation of property in this city belonging rebels
has considerable excitement Stores and business
houses that owned by who have voluntarily given
aid to the rebellion will be henceforth held by the govern
men and the proceeds for rents &C. will into the pub
lie treasu1t Where these have left tenants behind
to bold their property the tenants will be liable to
until these abundant proof of their loyalty They will
also be required TO their perfect willingness
pay the r. - promptly to the holders without regard
objections the absent traitors may raise to
arrangement. 1t is the determination of the rulers to
make Memphis loyal possible Those of her business
who Fi6ed with the rebellion held the monopoly of
trade fox ong time, and it is considered more
than just the friends Of the Union should have
porupy Of ndulgng in the pleasures of mercantile pro-
fits. Nearly four fths of the leading merchants of the
city sympabized freely with treason, and rendered willing
aid to thu enemy in the prosecution of the These
men will now find their money getting privileges seriously
cuailed and themselves forced to seek the protection Of
tie government they anxious to naugurate
One hundred and thirty stores and buildings
seized yesterday and the work will be vigorously prosecu-
ted until the whole city is literally in control. OF
We hear everywhere throughout the city loud out
against the oppression of the Federal
in daring to lift finger against the potters and makers of
nsurecton 1t to he sincerely hoped that the days of
water war have ended and that go
work in earnest for the suppression of the rebellion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
[From the Leaveuworth (Kansas) Conservative, Jul,
EXECUTION OF A GUERRILLA.

jeremiah Hoy of tbs Qaantrells guerlas, shot
at the fort yesterday morning having been found guilty
by the Military Commission of treason and murder. 1t
proved that Hey member of Quantrels guerilla
band; that he accessory and guilty of the murder
of Allison citizen of Missouri, and of United States
soldier of Major Banzha command the Goth of March,
at Blue Bridge Crossing, Jackson county, Mo- also of
burning said bridge also, of reasonable acts in
against the United States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

&C., &c.
RICHMOND, Va, August 1lth, 1852.
Norhern of the It'll inst have been receive here
Au immense meeting was held in Washngto on last
Wednesday, Old Abe present, and made a speech
He referred to the quarrel between Mcclellan
1etary of War. He said that the dispute DOT
rious Supposed and simply from question
of how many men Mcclellan bad, many supposDg that
the Secretary Of War had reinforce him to the
he might have done. This not The Secretary of
War had never withheld any one thing In his power gve
and not to blame for not giving him when he had
give. In conclusion, he referred Mcclellan in com
pmentary terms believed him to be brave and able
man. and he took upon himself what had been charged
upon tie Secretary of War, the Withholding of from
him.
Speeches also made by Gen. Shields, Hon. Robert
j. Walker, Senator Harlan, ExGov. Boutwell, of Massa
chusetts, Gen. ehipey, military Governor of louisiana
and number of others.
On the conclusion shipey speech being announced
that he the who hung bumford in New Orleans
for hauling down the Yankee ag the meeting three
cheers for him. Shpey declined the credit act and
said that the honor belonged to Butler.
The Northern papers have accounts of the skirmsh
Malvern Hill They represent it great victory, and
say that the rebels put fight pursued within
ten miles of Richmo nd They claim to have taken one
hundred prisoners. Their loss is put down three killed
and eleven wounded.
The Editors of the Harrisburg tPenn Patriot has been
arrested for the publication OF sedous articles and sent
to Fort McHenry
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

IT has been awfuly hot for the last three days. On
Saturday it hot, yesterday, Sunday hotter AID
to-day the mercury appears to be trying to reach the
top notch The thermometer has ranged for the whole
time during the hottest part of the two previous days
from 90 to "a degrees in its usual place in Office
To-day at halEpast II o'clock it is up to Cd.
Daily JOarn0 lIth
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

THE LOSS IN THE FIGHT AT TAZEWELL-ARRIvAL
OF FEDERAL DESERTERS-GEN'L. FORREST AT
KNOXVILLE, &c.
. Especial to the Mobile Advertiser and Register.)
KNOXVILLE Tenn, Aug. 9th, 1862.
The enemy sloss in the bate at Tazewe estimated at
thrtysx killed one hundred and twenty wounded, and
City prisoners Cur loss eight killed and thirty wound
ed which fell mostly upon Vaughans third Tennessee Teg
ment who behaved heroicaly.
Gea. Forrest arrived here to-day.
On wednesday two hundred of the Federal second Ken
tucky regiment left Rock Isand Tennessee and
to our line.
DsserOns from the Federal army are 0Op.inualg taking
places a.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

The North Carolina Journal of Education for July
has just to hand 1t contains an article entitled
Standard of Moral Character in Teachers by Miss
Martha Anderson, of Orange County-Premium Essay
which will doubt be read with interest by those for
whom it is INTENDED.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

PART1zAN RANGERs,-Amoug those who have been
commissioned by the Secretary OF war to raise reg
ment of Independent Rsngere says the Enquirer Is our
friend Mr. s. j. Wheeler, of Murireesboro, North Oar
ona In the absence of the regular army, the croEs
raised will be great protection against the raids Oh
thieving parties ofthe enemy and otherwise protect tne
csmmuniiy We therefore wish success to the enter.
prise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14

The FAYETTEVILLE OBsERvER republishes aud mis-
represents good many old things but it does not give
that name-the name Of the prominent politician Of
the Journals party, that it charged this summer with
being in league with Lincoln.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-14
Tho LeglsIature aud Sheriff

The following gentlemen are known to have heen
elected to seats IN the next Legislature Of North Caro-
lima:
Wake COunfq.-Senate-Ru Commons-H. W.
Miller, Afford and Laws. High, present Sheriff, re-
elected without opposition.
EdgeeOmbs.- Senate-Jessee II. Powell. Com
mons-David Cobb and Robert Bynum. Jos. Cobb,
Sheriff. The vote OF Wilson county has not been re-
ceived, but we presume.t will not alter the result.
Mscklsaburg-S enate.-John A. Young. Com
mOns-John L. Brown and f. g. Greer. Sheriff, r.
N. White.
Cumberland and Harnett.-Senate.--C G. Wright
Commentaries G. Shepard, Mccormick and Nc
Duffe
COlumbH-Senate.-J. w. Ellis has majority Of
285 in this county, Brunswick and Bladen to hear FROM
Commons.-W. 81. Baldwin. For Sheriff, L. William
son.
Columbus County.
WHITEvLLE N. c., August 9th 1852
Rsssrs Fulton d Price Wilmington, NJ O:
GENTS below send you q list of votes cast in Col nm
and in the Gangs BY Sr from
County. 700. ....,.....'2ll
Camps .21l...............
G0a SENATE Ellis n, Baker 'G9s' LENNON
GSmpS,..........2 O3. IS.
70, Commons, ~ T. M. BALDWIN. ss n n williamson Sc
Camps,.................... .169
497 23s
FOR sHERIFF. Williamson. Gore, Prdgen. Mears.
County, '......,....l 63 .l26 60......76
1s6...... 3d.. s.........
$40 l59 IS Is
Moore County.
CARTHAGE, N. c., Aug. 9th, 1862
Dear Sirs have Just received the official vote given in
this county, including five of the eight companies in the
RFmy.
The vote follows, three Companies to hear from
GOVERNOR.
johnston. 20
SENATE.
G. W. WOoley,. SAT
COMMONS
Alex Kelly. oOS
Barrett. .IAo
IOnn ARNOLD '1Io
SHERIFF.
K. H. Worchy .62s
- Kennedy, .266
SeaWen NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 43
MOTlSOn,. 49,, Zo