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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

The QUESTION OF SLAVERY IN THE NoRTH.-A work
has lately been published at Louisville, KY, which, il
is said defends the existence of slavery upon scrpur
a, othoogic4l geological, religious political, scouem
zeal, and ali other possible ground The author says
it "rreuably proves tie propriety of slavery by Ma
ture the frs ten chapters of Genesis and the Cons
tuition Of the United States" Il is entitled The Phil
osopLy of Slavery"
Another work which has Tor it's title " Is Slavery
South ?? has been published at indianapolis. This is
principally composed OF discussions the subject be-
tween Judge jeremiah Smith and various lay and cler
cal memf ers Hof the Christian Church at Union City
Ind.
These publications show that there are still at the
North numbers who have not yielded their reason aud
their common captive to the fanatcism and inf
deity OF the New England seripes and pbarisses. 1t
NUT not be eupposeed however that they therefore
any the less in the desire to sabugate and
despol the South The probability rather is that they
would Ike to be able to profit by the value of eur
slaves as well as BY our other property.
Mobile Tribune.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

The following orders of Gen. BRAGG On resgnips
and Gen. HARDEE on assuming, command OF the army
of Tennessee from the special dispatches to the At
Ianta Intelligencer:
Gen. Bragg's Farewell Order.
DALTON, Dec. 2.
The following order has been issued from headquar-
tiers
GENERAL ORDER, No. PA.
Upon renewed application to the President his con-
sent has been obtained for the REIMBURSEMENT of the
command of this army. 1t is accordingly transferred
to Lieut.. Gen. Hardee
The announcement OF this separation is made with
unfeigned regret An association OF more than two
years. which bind together commander and his trust
ed troops, cannot be severed without deep emotion
For common cause, dangers shared on many hard
fought fields have camented bonds which time new
er impair. The circumstances which render this step
proper will be appreciated by every good soldier and
true patriot The last appeal.the General has to make
the gallant army which has SO long noby sustained
him. to give his that cordial and generoue
support so essential to the success of Ia that
successor you have vete, whose brilliant reputa
ton you have aidedsto achieve To the officers OF my
general staff who have SO long zealousy and success
fully struggled against serious difficulties to support
the army aid myself is DUE in great degree, what
little success and fame have achieved. Bidding
them and the army sfectionate farewell they have
| the blessings and prayers of grateful friend.
! BRAXTON BRAGG.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

GREAT EATING.-We heard of a man, yesterday, who
had just eaten at one meal roasted pig weighing f.
teen pounds, together with other things in proportion
This story may seem extravaganza bat are assured
that it is true. After all it does not come up to the
eating of of the picures of the oden time. The
odoret relates that woman of Syria in the habit
of eating thirty fowls day without being satisfied.
parson named Phagon, in presence of Emperor Ameli-
IA, is said to have devoured BEAR sheep, and pig
The Emperor Claudius Abinus, ate, one morning at
breakfast five hundred figs, a hundred peaches, ten
melons, hundred becafcos, forty oysters and large
quantity of raisins. The Emperor Macmillan became
fat in consequence of excessive eating that bis wifes
bracelets only served him for fngerrings Wonder how
much our hoteikeepers would require such eaters to
pay for board these times of scarcity and high prices
Exchange Paper
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

a REMARKABLE GIRL-They have al one Of the
numerous exhibitions in New York the talest girl
in the world" of which paper says
This is young lady of seventeen years OF age who
has reachtd the amazing height of eight feet inch
and Is still growing. The giant boy, who is now at
Barnums is eight feet hgh the girl SURPRISING him by
an inch but as the height of the softer sex
much smaller figure than that of men, the contrast
presented in the CT the girl is still more marvellous
her face her arms her fogers, her feet are in proper
proportion 10 her great NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in sz.
length Her loot Is fifteen inches sng, and lis width
exceeds the length of many ady's dainty pedesla al
The fingers are huge An ordinery arm by the side of
this lady's looks pu0y and sunted Her knee reaches
nearly to the hip of person of ordinary height She
for her size, and we'll proportional. lady Of usual
Height standing beside her the verest infant.
The sensation OF person seeing this lady RICE to
ner ieet IS one OF positive fright. To watch her on
ward progress with raised eyes is appalling to person
anprepared Tor the sight TO the expression of
little girl who saw her rising from her chair Why
she Keels gong up" A lady of FIVE feet eix-and
lady OF that height is considered quite ta-waka uu der
her arm without STOPPING. Her WEIGHT consderi 90
ner szs' Is not remarkable being three hundred and
seventy zine pounds.
The giantesss dresses being rs pidy made to be
ready If possible for her appearance on Monday
Iney take twenty-five yards of cloth. All her clothes
Oh course have to be made for herby special
aud very large measure
The Young lads's mother is in the citv. She ia a |
small slightly built lady with an ntans the brother of
the glantess which any dangle at the ends of
his fingers TIE infant will have to grow amaznlv fast
ever 70 reach hls sisters proportions,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

DALTON Dec Z.
Ga assuming command Lieutenant General Hardee
issued the following General Order to the soldiers OF
the Army of Tennessee
General Bragg having been relieved from duty
with this army, the command has devolved upon me
The steady purpose-the unfinching courage and un-
suied patriotism of The distinguished leader who has
shared your fortunes for thsn years. will long
be remembered the army and the country he served
so well.
desire to say, assuming command, that there is
no cause for Encouragement. The overwhelming num-
bers of the enemy forced US back from Missionary
Ridge, but the army is still intact and in good heart
our Losses were small and were rapidly replaced The
country is looking to you with painful interest feel
| can rely upon you. The weak tide need to be cheer
ed by the constant successes of the vctors of Shiloh
Perryvie, MuIfceesb0ro and Chckamauga, and re
quires such stimuant asan their courage and
luton. Let the past take care of itself. We cars
most to secure the future.
(oigned) W: j. HARDEE,
Lieut.. General
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

ORANGE G. H., Dec. 4th, 1863.
Two hundred and fifty prisoners received Last
night picked up by cavalry in their pursuit of the
n.y. representing five of infantry and three divisions
of cavalry Our scouts report the enemya infantry force
TO have fallen back Fauquer behind the Rappahannock
leaving only their cavalry in Culpper county The enemy
burnt and destroyed everything in the country occupied
during their stay this side of the Rspdan reducing neatly
all the Inhabitants to beggary.
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LATER FROM The NORTH.

hICHhOED, DC. OLh' I917'
Ths New ork HeraIds telegram from Chattanooga SUB
ult claims fruits of the recent battle thrM
prisoners, forty eight pecso OF Artillery, thou''
stand of and stores. The Federal cssu'
ties will not exceed four thousand.
The Washington correspondent of tho Tribune menI"'
1umor that Hooker will be renstated in command OF Us
army of the Potomac, there being yet time to make VIZ
orols campaign against Lee. TIE same corresponds
says that Lincoln Ia suffering from an attack of variOo
but it ia thought he will soon recover.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM DALTON.

DALTON, GEA, Dec. 4 1863
The latest accounts represent that Lopgstreet, with
part of his command, made an unsuccessful attack
Knoxville. His loss very small. He then raised the
siege and marched towards Abingdon.
General Bushrod Johnston had succeeded in efectrg
junction with Longstreet without the loss of his supply
train az previously reported.
Gen. Vaughan, with his command, and of CheathaTs
reg ments was at Charleston endeavorng to make his
way 10 North Carolina
Our forces in possession ofRirggold Nothing rom
fhef nj.
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FROM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RETREATING TO


ATLANTA, Dec. 4h, 1868.
The Intelligencer hes special dispatch dated Dalton,
Dec 4 which says that Gen. Ledbeter arrived here
terday from Knoxville. He LETT there last Sunday Long
street on the same day made unsuccessful attack
Burnside and ia pg to Virginia. Hooker with
seigePs corps, is reported advancing on Knoxville.
Vaughns forces Loddon will probably follow Longseet
or enter North of Cleveland.
Firing was heard yesterday in the direction of Cleveland
sup 30, ed to be Whe ser's cavalry.
The rumor yesterday that the enemys cavalry had ad
vanced to RiDggod, is without foundation.
Lieut. G. E. Ta5b and Capt. Rains of the signal corps
deserted and went over the enemy previous to the late
battle.
The report that Grants Headquarters are RBggcld
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Dec. Attn, 1868.
allow FIRE has been KEEP: up day from Gregg and Cum
mings Point alternately on Sumter, Sullivan and James
Island batteries No Casualties reported The enemy a
reaswed his fire the city, Gen Beauregard an Col
Rhet visited Sumter night when tho band mounted tie
parapet and played Dxie and other for bout
the Yankees ceasing FIRE while the music going
TIE Yankees mounting guns on Wagner, bearut
on the city, and have also unmarked q new battery.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM THE TRANs-MIssIssIPPI DEPARTgEHT

MOBILE DEC. B. i So
The Evening News has late sdvices from Trars @i.s
sppi. Scott, publisher of the Wanderer Of Gown 3D.
st ates that the Yankees defeated by Green, R
quemae La with loss of 20G0 prisoners on the 9th Nov
The navigation of the river is virtually closed.
On the 10th Capt. Scott attacked 200 Yankee caToJ
Plains Store, five miles below Port Hudson, driYC Ell
into the latter point killing and woundiug IL aid cap
ing FIVE, and 10 horses with full equipments. Our
On the 2Sth Lieut. Powell captured three valuable cases
of medicines Port Hudson garrison, and thirteen P
soners from sunken transports Port Hudson has g'
son 2,OOO strong, mostly negroes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

GUERR1LLAs TO SHoT.-A letter from the bead.
quarters of Mead's army says " An order has been
Issued that all gueras captured to be Immediately
shot. This order, If enforced will soon check the de-
precautions Of these desperate brgands who have too
long been allowed to carry their operations without
hands Of our troops.n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
Widening the ChaSm.

Tie people of the United States have deliberately
chosen tie Charleston Mercury says, the alternative
of Our subjectiCn eternal hate. So ignorant
we're the people of the Confederate States of the detes
table characteristics of their Northern associates OF the
e. s. that if any concessions had teen made previous
to secession simply guaranteeing the rights plain
" bestowed by the Constitution OF the United States
upon the immediate matter then in agitation-our ter
ritories-the people Of the Confederate States would
lave continued in political association with them. But
they we're drunk with prosperity coming from our re-
sources AID labor. They despsed account of
previous submission to their profitable aud aggressive
use OF The General Government at our expense. They
haughiy insisted obedience to vulgar sectional
majority constituting one of the worst forms OF despo
tiam Driving to OF security, the gulf OF
dsu0ion opened before them, to sWaaE up the
500 of their Wanted prosperity.
They had all along boasted that it was their superior
sagacy their energy aud institutions which had lifted
them up to such height of vast wealth and strength,
and Tot their OF the Southern markets and South
ecn produce. The Southern people weak, semi
barbarous corrupt and cowardy race. All the man.
hood virtue and elements of greatness were with them
Why, then did they not let alone in separation P?
Here opportunity to get clear of the odum of
institutions, for which they affected to believe that
they were responsible Here was grand occasion for
the resplendent virtues of the North to shine forth
among the nations Of the earth, unpouted by the
tamination OF the South? Why did they not dare
destiny tor themselves Because their profess
sions we're lies, and their prosperity unconsti-
tu;ional robbery and when their professions
we're tested by the stern reality Of dsunion'
they shrunk back aghast at the ruin which
their asehoods ami frauds, and expressions, and fana
teal ntermeddling had at last brought upon them. TO
have submitted to the righteous assertion of their own
by the Confederate States was of course totally incop
sisent with their whole policy of wrong and robbery
They drew the sword to coerce us, oomplacently de-
carng that we too feeble and insignificant, that
very few months of war would bring US into subjec
ton to them They have sent forth their armies against
Us, AID in every fight, where forces were at all
have ted hut
in their bloody purposes, and the war deepens and
Wdsna That hate which sympathy first inspired in
spreading, by the experience of actual suffering Our
coasts are desoatedour people are driven from their
homes, and their houses laid in ashes. The women
the children of the Confederate States labor and hate,
in the great which puts in peril the lives of their
fathers husbands brothers and friends The gulf OF
separation grows every day blacker and broader.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM EUROPE AND THE NoRTU.

RICHMoND, Dec. OH, l353
The King of Denmark died on the 18Th November. IL
the French Yellow Book there is between
France and the United statea Dayton denies the
Of Russia American alliance.
Drcuyn De lays denies any agreement between France
and the Copfede ates Levi Short inventor Of Greek fire
died IN PhiadeIphia the 18th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

SuFFERINGs OF AMERICAN CoNMERcE.-U der this
head the Philadelphia Inquirer says that much have
been the dpredatons by "rebe' cruisers that sot
ly is twothrds Of the carrying trade of the country
done in British bottoms, but American vessels have al
30 charged hands in consequence of the present state of
things. OF twentyhree sailing vessels advertised in
Boston last Thursday for foreign voyages sixteen
described as foreign ships and chiefly British IN il
lustration of the same point Crashow & Co.'S London
freight circular for Mover ber, after long list of
American ships lately sold by that firm, gives the list
of American ships exclusive of regular packets in that
port, numbering but fifteen against forty at the same
cate last var. OF these fifteen eight have discharged
their cargoes that their destination is known and
of these eight four so ore is for sae one is in the
Admiralty court, dsengaged, and one loading for
York
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

James ood the founder Of secret union league in
Talapoosa and Coosa coun,ies Alabama, was hung by
some members OF cavalry company last week. Among
the ignorant in some portions OF Coosa and
he had disseminated bis reasonable sentiments to
considerable extent, and good many had joinef bis
band of traitors Mississtppian:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
LEGISLATURE.

MH.LIDGEvILLE, GgA., Dec. 4, 1853
The Senate postponed indefinitely, by largo majority
the bill restricting the planting Of cotton TO
the hand Both branches of the General Assembly haze
resolved to adjourn on the 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM KNOXVILLE.

BRISTOL, Dec. 4th, 1863.
The siege of Knoxville progressing and the cannon.
aiding is represented being very heavy Gen Ransom Is
reported as having captured large ammunition train,
route for Knoxville. The Railroad will be opened in
few days Strawberry Plains. The work on the bridges
Is progressing finely.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROM JACKSON.

JACKSON, MIss., Dec. A. 1858.
The eneny's cavalry crcssed the Big Black yesterdy
force, ranging towards Canton.
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Eighteenth N. G. Troons.

GRANGE G. H., VA, Dec. 81, l5y5'
The Eighteenth Regiment North Caroi7a Troops ba'.
been engaged in the late advance of the enemy No ca
ualties JOHN d. BARRY
Colonel aGd \.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

MULE HAIR FOR HArs-Mr Barnes, of Barnes
Cross Roads, Ala has shown to the editor of the Clay
ton Banner gu elegant, substantial hat, manufactured
from the har shorn from young mule, with the addi.
ton of a small portion of wool
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
FROH CHARLESTON.

CHARLEsToN Dec. 8, 1853.
There Was heavy firing last night between tie enemy
and the James Island batteries. No further shoIrg
the city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

1er.ons visiting their friends in the army would do
well 10 take their blankets with them for neither
GERS nor men have enough to share even with brothers
and Ia TIERS when the visit is completed they might
do another good thing, and that is leave their blankets
NTH their army friends.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

to Lincoln
when some one charged Gen. Grant, in the Presi
GENTS nearing, With drinking too much liquor, Mr.
Lincoln re calling General Grants successes said that
ne couio n9d out what brand of wniskey Grant
commanders. ~ N ~
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Ths News.

papers from the South bringus little or nothing IN
addition what had before From the Norh we hA'
no mail at alb owing not necessary to mention
The most important news by telegraph is that which
ann ounces the capture the Northern defences OF hnc
e nv IoSGsTRKET and the almost Inevitable fall OF the
niv with the forces in it. BRowELow has lost all his type
and fixtures.
Atlast General BRAGG has been relieved of bis command
This is official, we suppose, as he hlnseiI mas n"
well address upon the subject. .,.,,
4--.+. - o,rov have been more bitterly assailed,
nv tbose who could and did not pretend to call in
ousstin his loyalty courage 1t now remains to be seen
whether any General will be able to effect with
the placed the disposal of the commander OF the
army of Tennessee. Perhaps, If General LEE went out
there position Of things might be changed since is
evident tt every effort would be strained to furnish hn
with ali the and material which he might demand
Bit AZ vet we do not possible say definitely who
VIII be appointed TO the permanent command of the army
Of aAEDEE suppose wi hold the position
temporarily, being tbs officer next in rank JOSEPH f.
JosToN may be ordered to assume command bat We are
By &c H1eans certain. [Daily Jour, 4th inst
uR first result of BRACES defeat Chattanooga has
already beer realized in the raising of the seige OF Knox
vile lie Of ia the direction of Vr-
GINA The peril of BURNSIDE rendered the stormng OF
Lockout Mountain military necessity for GRANT, aud
GRANT perseVering and not easily discouraged
all his forces and accomplished his object
lie mag attempt other things this Winter but think that
his main effort will be directed towards sreng hening him
Eet and Southeastern Tennessee with the view
of being favourable position to act with Vgor at the
opening of the campaign next year.
We 40 not feeIike dwelling upon the situation in the
Southwest It is critical The news, although not
pected still not the less unGvorabla. We may be pre-
pared hear the news, but until the worst has
tuey hoard willing hope for the best aud
She realization Of wOret expectations hardly less de-
pressing han had had expectations the subject
1t will be seen that General HARDEE has assumed com
nand the army recently under the command CT General
BRAGG. General HARDEE may not be positively better
than his predecessor bat he has at least negative
advantage hmhe has not yet committed the crime
of being unfortunate, whereas Gsnera BRAGG has, 1t ia
useless into discussion prove that this not
his fault. The reputation OF nisforsune the prestige OF
failure must impair any mlns power OF being useful in
command OF army. The lose confidence and do
the officers. The foTebcding of failure works its own &C.
Complement for under such circumstances no mat
how brave patriotic feel half defeated already.
We still have few fears for LoNGsTRKET's safety,
although of his expedition into East Tennessee has
resulted failure he success that expedition depend
ed upon the ability of Cen BRAGG to hold the enemy il
check at Chattanooga Tbs failure of BRAG9 involved that
of LoNGsTREET.
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TELEGRAPHTC.

Reports Of tn. Press AssocIntiOn..
Inferred according to the Act of Congress- Ia The year
1888 by j. S. THBAsEsR, in the Clerks Office Of the Dis
trct Court of the Confederate States for the Northern
District OF Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

MEXICAN EMPIRE,-The Paris correspondent of the
New York Times intimates that the French Govern
ment intends to apply to the United States for recogp
ton OF the new regime in Mexico on condition that the
French leave the country as soon as Macmillan is
nrmly seated On the throne. The story Is doubtful
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10
MAR RIED.

In this town. on the Sd inst, by Rev. A. Paul Repiton
M HENRY GROTE, to Miss SARAH COLEMAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

DR.. R. ". GIBBss cGes to sell ont the S7ah Carolina,
and Columbia Banner office, with the papers, daily, tr
weekly and weekly, Bribery Job office and all appurte
nanees. This offers good chance for investaoent
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

SALT at Turk Island quoted ct eight cents per busbe
exclusive of the duty Of per cent I'D UaIorcn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-10

BEAST BUTLER represented making vigorous prepa
rations at Norfolk for winter campaign North Caro-
lima
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THE Legislature of the State OF Georgia has passed
oluon requesting the Governor TO order under arms, and
be enrolled Immediately, every abe-bodied male
TIE of fifteen years, who
actually in tie service Of the stae~or of the
Confederate States