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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH,
FOR THE JOURNAL.
CONFEDERATE COHGREss

RICHMOND, Jan 30th 1868.
In tie Senate Mr. Barnwell from the Com nittee Fl
presented bill regulate the currency providing
thai treasury notes fuudable In per bonds shall
be funded before the first of July afterwards only
fundabe four per bonds issues to be funda-
BILE within six months from their date in six per cent.
bounds afterwards in four per cent bonds. The bill to
organize Supreme Court further discussed by Messrs.
Semmes aud Yancey.
The House debated the exemption bill in Committee of
the Whole aid adop ed amendment that person s Ill
be enrolled VINO has substitute in the army furnished
accordance it'll orders heretofore issued by the
War unless the substitute has shall DESERT has
shall be"ome liable to military service. The Conpittee
and the House adi our ned to Monday
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
Ge". Rosencrsnz's Order Imprisonment OF
Confederate Officers.

The following order is taken from the Nashville pa
pers. Southern men will know how to appreciate the
hypocritica sympathy for humanity and civilized usage
which goes into Mysteries over the imprisonment of
officers of the army when captured in battle and has
not one emotion for Infamous Yankee proclamation
which copsigns the men, women and children of the
South to ndiscrimnate outrage and slaughter at the
hands of their domestics. Such is Yankee duplic-
ity and cunning when it to make up its re-
cord. The world is honest, and will discriminate be-
tween the innocent and the guilty:
HEADo' Rs DEBT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Murfreesboro, Jau. 6, 1865 (
General Order The General commanding is panied
to inform commissioned officers Confederate army
taken prisoners by under his commasd that
to the bsrbarous measures announced by President Davis
in his proclamation, denying parole to officers
he will be obliged to treat them in like manner.
1t matter Of regret to him that this rigor appears to
be necessary BE trusts that be
made in the of justice, humanity and civilization may
reach tine Confederate authorities will induce them to
den course and thereby enable him TO accord
to their officers the privileges which he eWays pleased
to extend TO brave men, even though fighting for
which he considers hostile to nation and
human freedom. By command of Gen. Rosenkranz
@. GODDARD 4. 4. G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

A GOOD deal of talking has come of " in the Con-
federate Congress the Exemption Law, and sun
dry members have enveighed against any exemption
regards those connected with the press of the South
Now the South dispense with reading with writ
ing and with spcechmaking rather than with ndepen-
dence, and the moment that free, independent and
vigorous press becomes matter that can and must be
dispensed with, WHY, let it be- 1t will be desperate
position of affairs that calls for such state of things.
We may find it ssary to dispense with Con.
gress and that might be bad bat not nearly as bad
to give up freedom of opinion and freedom of its
preston through the press.
Editors ought either to be perfectly independent
or they ought to cease from their vocation They
ought either to be exempt or to be fully in the army The
country wants no editors detailed from the army-no
mere military bureau to give them news-to keep watch
for their interests to give expression their wants
voice to their complaints But tn conductors of the
Southern press prepared for any contingency, a
they personally concerned, and merely look upon
, this matter in so far ii may affect the public
interest They leave all that concerns themselves
ont Of tie question, since it has, in fact nothing
to do with it. The only personal privilege they
desire to stpulate for is that in the event of the
exemption being withdrawn from the press, it be not
Withdrawn from members of Congress, as the former
honestly fear that they might be demoralized by
being forced into compulsory association with the
latter. Gas is good thing in its way but who would
care to live, move Or have his being next door to a
leaky gas-hoose, like unto say Mr. CONRAD, OF
Louisiana, the rrepressbe Foo4E or sundry others
that might be named.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

THE SOUTHERN IRON. CLADs IN ENGLAND-A cor
respondent OF the Boston Commercial, writing from
Liverpool makes some interesting statements regarding
the Development of the Confederate navy now building
in England. He says there now at that port, Of
Laires establishment, where the Alabama was built
three new iron screw ste2 mers said to be 5000 The
other two 600 tons each all very fine specimens AID
expected to be formidable vessels and great speed
The larger ship is reported to be ready for sea, with
Goals and stores board and her agents shipping
of picked men. 1t is reported that Maury (noH
in Liverpool is to have the command.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

HANDSOME DoNArIoN.-The ladies and gentlemen Of
Hamburg and Edgefsd G. H., have presented Miss
M. A. Boie splendid service of silver, token Of
their appreciation OF her patriotic and ndeatigabe To-
bos 10 behalf of the Edgefeld soldiers. The gift q
most appropriate one honorable alike to the donors and
fully appreciated by the worthy recipient. The service
consists of tea set, cake basket salt stands spoons
forks, goblet and waiter, card case, powder box egg
cup, napkin rings, &c They are splendid articles WIN
proper inscriptions, and will be highly valued BY Miss
Bue remainder of her efforts il good cause ano
as mementoes of friendship.
augusta Chronicle & Ssntine.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

GoorLY proportion OF the people OF the North are
opposed to Abraham Lincoln aud hs administration
and anxious to obtain peace The defeat OF Burnside
at fredericksburg has upsealed their Is aud enabled
their voices 10 be heard Had the result been different
either these peace would not have been peace
at all, or even if they had been, they would not have
dared to av6w themselves such in the face OF the exnlta
ton which would have been INDUCED in by the essily
excited population OF the Nerth The strength oil any
peace party the North must be based upon the dee
pair oil to which frequent and continued faure
OF the Northern must give rise, rather than upon
any abstract principles Of justice or feelings OF bumaui
ty. 1t ia thus we do good to our encmiea We save
them from Themselves We loosen The chains imposed
by their Own ,yr,nts: The battles OF Richmond, Of
Manassas and of Fredericksburg, have done much for
freedom of opinion and action at the North They have
opened the doors OF Forts Warren and Lafayette and
liberated many political prisoners They have opened
the mouths of men like Brooks and Wall and Richard
son and Valaadigbsm--no, not Valandigham for his
mouth never shut, TO his honor be it said
This peace party at the North depends upontbe sue
cess of the Confederate forces For the present the par
ty of peace and Of Justice at the North must depend fol
success on the Efforts of the CoDlederacy Hereafter
and at no distant day it may be able to render efficient
aid to the cause Of Justice and humanity, now, mus
depend for its growth and strength upon the vaor
Southern soldiers, and the failure OF Northern plans
The next three months and half will be the period Of
trial If the South goes through that without serious
disaster then the peace feeling at the North will have
gained immense strength and the peace party become
selfsustainng. If the Southern troops should gain I'M
portant victories then the demands for peace would be-
come overwhelming and irresistible.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

All the stories about the Kentucky Legislature hav-
ing passed the ordinance of secession from Lncondom,
are absurd on their very face. Three thousand aboli
ton soldiers occupy the city OF Frankfort and their
bayonets surround the Capitol. The Legislature of
Kentucky da,e not take any such STEP however strong
the feelings of majority Of its members might be, and
we have much doubts OF their willingness at any rate
We don't believe that Governor Robinson has called
GU, sixty thousand men. We don't believe
that Commissioners from Illinois and Indiana
have arrived in Richmond. We do believe that
Kentucky is sick of the war and also Illinois and In
diana and so also other States, outside of New
England but their sickness has not yet reached crisis
sufficiently imminent to stimulate item to take any
formal or official action. They all still dream of recon
structiou and will not that this is condition in
admissible by the South.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
Good for Gen. JON ason.


The Mobile correspondent of the Courier reports the
following rare instance of military mo 1esy 10 letter
dated the Oath:
Night before last be serenaded the residence
quite mob OF Mobilians. they called for him loud
and long. Finally he appeared, whereupon three loud
shouts given for the of Manassas, to which
he replied Gentlemen, the hero of Manassas is not
here tonight, he is in Charleston. Three cheers
then given for the hero of Seven Pines. o which he
replied Gentlemen, man was ever the hero of
heroes under flag, aud the very nobles of them
good night" and retired amid shouts and cheers that
he did not stop to
The Rebel banner has recently come into possession
of several Yankee letters captured Nashville and
decidedly speculative" letter from Prentice of the
journal:
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 10 20.
Mr. Jno w. White received from five thousand dollals
in gold, which he invested in cotton for Investing
the time large amount for himself and others. The
cotton bales seized at Nashville and used for the
Cover nment receipts being given for them
They are there yet learn
Now it seems to that when cotton is very vaua
bo bale being worth. say two hundred and forty dol
iarsthat Chea material ought long since have
scaudalous]y wasted by the soldiers. written
article for my the subject and will have copy
you. beg that you will have little thought my
suggestions 1t ia sad thing for editor to have
sustain pecaniary loss in such times as these.
MIST truly yours.
GEO. D. PRENTICE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
FURTHER FROM THE NORTH BURNSIDE


RICHMOND, VA, Jan. Both, 1863.
special dispatch to the DISPATCH from Fredericksburg
says Northern of the 9th have been received
Burnside has resigned and Hooker been appointed his
cessor. Gold advanced in consequence to ls2
Sumner and Frenslin have been relieved their CON-
manis
CALI colt tss bee n elected speaker at Albany.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

CHARLESTON Jan. 3lst 1868.
Several days ago General Ripley dispatched of
artillery commanded by Lit. Col Yates James Island,
with the design of attack the Yankee Gunboats cruising
in stono River, about miles from City Col Yates
posted the guns, 81 in number, IN sem circ stretching
both sd;s Of the River around the Gunboat Jno. P
Smith, and at o'clock yesterday at opened
centraed Are upon her. She replied with broadsides
The engagement lasted hour when unboat hauled
down her flag. surfendc.ing uRcondhionay, with 1870
prisoners She carries Ii guns Many crew were
killed and wounded. Our loss only wounded.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

We ARE really without any authentic news from the
enemys lines in this State. We hear OF no move
ments and hardly think that any have been made
by land We ave heard report On the streets
that the enemy's feet, portion OF it had
left Beaufort on Wednesday night steering South.
So they ought to have been here long ago, unless their
destination point farther South. We give the e
port for what it may be worth-not much, We think,
but there mau be something 10 it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
FROM SAVANNAH.

SAyANNA Il, Jan. 80, 1868.
On Thursday Att ard night, nine gnnboas in
sight off Fort McAllsfeT The iron clad damaged by the
battery Wednesday, mrvng up and down. evident
ly trying her MACHINERY Bat four gunhoats in sight
of Genesis Pom yesterday The others withdrawn.
M hostie that quarter since last eport.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

but during the day the light draft Yankee Steamers
s,cceeded 10 towing Der Off ODlyour persons escaped
Valuable dispatches from Captain MAuRY to the Con-
fesierate Gtvernment were saved. The loss mast ex
coed two millions of flallaTa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
OUR GUNBOATs ATTACK HE'BLoCK ADERs.
~ Ian

y,
The two clad gunboats Chicora and Palmetto State
with three steamers tenders the
o'clock this morning. attack the blockadng Firing
began after O'clock and for time very rapid and
continuous afterwards Stacked but continued inter
walls until o'clock this morning. Owing to the fog the
suit yet ascerained Commodore ngraham aboard
the Palmetto State and is commander of the expedition.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

AS WE thought would be the case, the Republicans
have elected their "Man Friday CALL1corr, to the
Speakershp of the House of Representatives the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State OF New York. They bought
and paid for CALL1coTT who was elected Democrat,
and they own him, body aud breeches.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

CAPT. LARKINs' Company are in need of blankets,
and the Captain calls upon the citizens to supply their
wants We have no doubt but that this call will be
responded to with the spirit of beraty heretofore ex
hibited by our noble-hearted people. Sheriff FANN
will receive and forward any donations for the above
Company.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

report was prevalent here yesterday that an attack
on Savannah was in progress. This report seems to
have had its origin in the fact that the enemies gunboas
had made an attack on Fort McAllister, at Genesis
Point near the mouth of the Ogeechee River which falls
into one fthe Sounds some fifteen miles south of the
mouth c. the Savannah River.
Ddtly Journal 10Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
Turned Up.

We beard an enquiry the other day as to what had
become of the fine iron steamship North Carolina FORM
erly belonging the Cape Fear and Ocean Navigation
Company, and subsequently sold to JOHN FRAZER &
Co., and sent ont to Liverpool with cargo of cotton,
her name having been changed to the Annie Childs-
We see that recent arrival at Confederate port
brings that the Annie Chiids had sailed from
sau, she still lives" For what port she sailed
do not know 8
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

The state of the peppigram at Fredericksburg
would to have received decided change account
of recent rains which have reduced the roads to dread
full condition, thus rendering forward movement on
that line physical inpossibility, for some tme at
least,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

The Charleston Courier brings some particulars of
the capture of the Steamship Princess Royal near Char
lesion on last Thursday morning. Her freight amount
ed to nine hundred TONS consisting of Whitworh guns
rifles. powder, etc. She also brought some workmen
who were to instruct parties here in reference to the
construction Of new proeeties. She rasrun shore
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

IT Is reported at Washington that Secretary CHASE
will "lead to the altar the accomplished widow Of
the late Senator Douglas. CHASE is the enemy of the
South and surely the South will be avenged.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

A considerable concentration of the enemy's vessels
is reported as having taken place Thursday near
Red Bluff in South Carolina, about fifteen miles from
Savannah. Their object is not known.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

F1Ez JOHN PORTER was {" dshonorebly dismissed u
from the military service of the United States for hav
irg failed to go to the assistance ofSGenera Pope at
Manassas Junction on the 10Th of August 1862, PoR-
TER being then near the field of battle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
Trouble Ia the Camp.

The resignation of BURNSIDE and the removal OF SUN
NER and FRANKLIN, for which see Geographic column,
indicates the existence OF fresh Implications, and the
continued progress of dsintegratlon IN the Northern
Armies aud that it is regarded at the North is evil
denced by the sudden rise 10 the price OF gold at Ne"
York. he plan Of an advance upon Elchmond from
the RappahannOck, having once proved aI'nre, and
any renewed attempt III that direction having been pro-
uounccd mpractcabe by BURNSIDE. has 90 doubt lead
to the resignation OF that officer. SUMNER and FRANK
LIN no doubt conceded with the Commanding General,
which led to their being relieved of their commands
Hooker, the Commander ln-cbIct Of the Army OF
the Potomac, is The pet OF the ultra Ahoonists Inc
man for whom they have been canorng under the sob
quct OF Fighting Joe" IookER will either make 8
spoon CT spoil horn The Washington authorities
avug failed TO get the consent 81 either MCCLrELAN
or BURNSIDE to pcrsevcre i'll advance which they re-
garded certain destruction have at last pitched upon
HOOKER, who aVows his wiIIingne to so anywhere-to
the devil if necessary. IL the state of things among tie
troops under his command be anything like it is has
been represented, Fighting Joe' will have some diff
Guilty in bringing them up to the scratch.
What effect This grand flare up may have upon the
programme OF operations in North Carolina
only conjecture ut il, is likely the projected op
arations in this State part of general plan, OF
which the movements Of the Army of the Potomac
formed the key it is fair to presume that some modf
cation of the original programme will be the result OF
the failure of the main movement to which this in
tended to be auxiliary and with which it designed
to cooperate OF these only sfcculations
of which time will prove the correctness Incorrect
pess.
We bear it reported that our people had captured
Yankee gunboat in Stono River, near Charleston yes
terday. This is probably correct Perhaps the tele-
graph may bring confirmation of the The cap
ture is said to have taken place yesterday.
We heard report last evening on the streets that a
Yankee feet bad been seen from Fort Fisher going
South. This is in our opinion, mistake as fleet
going South would not come within sight of Fort
Fisher The vessels would keep farther out sea in
order TO clear Frying Pan Shoals There is also
port which less improbable and indeed may DC true
to the effect that large number OF vessels at Hill
ton Head in Port Royal Harbor, South Carolina.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

HE loss of the Princess Royal" off Charleston is
what might be called bad lick" 1t hurts, but must
be borne. The loss OF the steam engines and Whit
worth guns is very serious at least we think so.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

At LynchburR Va. of Small Pox, on the 2nd OF JAZZ,
1893 Mr. WIELfAa w. COGDELL. private In Gomp me-:
10th Regt N. @. T., Capt p J. Devane, aged % y
months and 20 days. .o,s Of
he leaves widow two children and large eI s.s0s
friends to mourn his loss. We hope their loss s his o
gain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
KUMoR FROM HOLLY SPRINGS.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 30th, 1868.
is umofed here that Holly Springs has been recaptu red
by Van Dorm with hundred prisoners and large
quantity 1t is said that Michigan cavalry regi
ment was badly cut up.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

THEY had heavy snow in Charlotte n. c., on Tues
lay night and Wednesday of this week All things out
of doors were white. We haven't fake here this
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
cs.,,.rop o,.,- ,y,t.e.I an; tracked.


The Harrisburg correspondent OF the Philadelphia
Inquirer contains the following account OF successful
piece Of knavey pactced upon tie most adroit knave
member The leaving Cameron under the impression that
he had succeeded and need not therefore buy my
was not the least happy conception Of the party to the
intrigue
Especial Correspondence of the Inqurer.]
H4RRnBCRG, Jan. q, 1868.
Ever since election United States Senator ithas
whispered about Harrisburg that certain member
of the Eouse Repres had astounding dscosu
to make how certain candidate for United states Senator
offer was apparently accepted how the money count
ed down and into the hsuds o notorious politician for
safe keeping how the member Aforesaid voted sgans the
the whole affair nicely laid trap catch tie eandi
date achieved high and wemerited reputation
in the art of catching others .
The House some days since, appointed committee to
nyestig these bu Their ba
been to some extent anticipated by the publication OF the
statement of Thomas Jefferson Boyer member from Jeer
counts who that be was onered large sum OF
money vote for General Simon Cameron Mr.. Boyer
minute and circumsta ntIa narrative or DIS
several interviews with General Cameron AID states
pcitly and positively that the for his vote was paid
he had voted for Cameron This statement, as
NAV be supposed, has created little excitement here
OF various opinions ate entertained OF Boyer
motives and conduct Some denounce him as rogue who
lacked the courage to carry out his corrupt intentions
Others applaud the and profound strategy which
enabled him to outwit shrewd manager OF men a.
General Cameron and cass the transaction in which he
the principal part the same category with the
daily expedents employed by the detective police to en
Is Boyers statement however ia entirely epore, the
public await the evidence which will be taken before
the Investigating Committee before d'ciding upon hi
crimnaty of the parties whose involved in thu
transaction that Boyer published his eVi
hitting it to thorough investigation and preventing the
possibility of whitewashinR report
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

The Iron Steamship Cornuba arrived safe tb
morning st Confederate port. She through siz
blockaders and just eighteen minutes in doing it
She brings valuable cargo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

VFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
WILMINGTON, q. G., SATURDAY, JANUARY 81, 1868.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

Captain Wick, OF the Slst Alabama regiment, receD"
broke his arm while crossing Mobile bay.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05

The Yankees must pine very much after the Tar y, ~
giops of North Carolina, they are making such o"
perate pitch after them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
Gen. Cooks Brigade.

We are Indebted to bis Excellebcy Gov Vance for
the following report from Col E. D. Hall commanding
Gen Cooks trigade in tie battles of Sharpsburg and
fredericksburg This report is highly interesting and
shows that tie gallant commander and the troops per
formed their whole duty. 1t is the old and glorious
story OF North Carolina courage aud self sacrifice 10 the
'' imminet deadly breach"