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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FroAl the Lynchbury VirgiIian.
Col. Thos. L. Munrord

This gallant and deserving officer has been on or
lusiough at his home in this vicinity; and in his alb
sence' the I'd Va Cavalry, which he commands has
naa severe engagement with the enemy and Io It its
AdJutant, Lomax Tayioe.
Colonel Munford has been in the service from the BE-
ginning OF the war and taken part with the army of
believe that has occurred to say nothing Of the nu
h nerIus sRrmshes and combats IN which his Regiment
Golonel Munfotd entered the service as Lieutenant
once and that by the election of his snbord;rates
graduate OF the Virginia Military Institute an &c.
comphs6ed gentleman, and brave an efficient offcer
we wonder that he has been overlooked whilst so anv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
TIL si.ua,ioR Around Ehat'anoOaa*

"P. W. A - writes 10 the Savannah Republican:
Ii he p sitO4 Of ROsecraDs s sr9ng, so 10 Braggs
The baterts the iatter, however, DO not command
the works OF he rner has be- stated in several Of
the public ionrn;'. his fact was stundantly d. moD'
strated few days ago when al Effort was made to she'll
the enefi,y s lines, Neither splendid 20 pounder
Parrot7 Gar bost "A Under rife guns, produced
any appTecabe result, go far a could be discovered,
owing to tie Distance at which they fired. If
Bragg provides with siege guns of the requisite
calIbre, he might drive theeDemy cut of Cha tanooga,
but field artillery is uDsuitec for such heavy WORK
Even the latter might &c moved forward In the plain
which spreads Out before TIE town and brought within
easy range tut in that event the ground would be in
favor OF Roaccrane whose tors and batteries crown
eminences within the limits OF the town and s immedi-
ate vicinity. 1t is estimated to be two miles from the
base OF Missionary Ridge and the side of Lookout
Mountain where batteries placed to the enemy
main works. Our Parrott guns will carry that distance
but lot with sufficient accuracy to accomplish much.
Scouts Just from East Tennessee report that one
division Only of Burnsides forces bad gone to the relief
of Rosecrans aud that the remandeT-esmated at H.,
coo muake:s-was still at Knoxville, and as actively
engaged 10 fortifyrg that place as 2osecrans Is at
Chattanooga. This, true, Is an Important and sgnlh
cant fact.
If time be allowed Rosecrans and Burnside, or bis
successor to rehder their positions npregnabe and to
accumulate supplies, for the winter, they will be
enabled not only to hold at bay, but to
d" laugh siege to sc6rn" | fear We but Halter
ourselves wien we maggie that the condition OF
the roads il the winter will lead TO the evacuation OF
those srongholds. One railroad found sufficient
for the transportation Of the supplies for Johnstons
army at Centreyle and for Lees army at Fredercks.
burg and the road from Nashville to McMinnvle and
Bridgeport will probably be fourd capable OF perform
ing the service Tor Rosecrarz. he mountainous
country between those points aHd Chattanooga, and the
condition O! the wagon roads crossing it, may oppose
serious obstacles to the transportation of supplies but
those obstacles hardly deserve to be named in compari
son with those which Hannibal surmounted under in
fniely more adverse circumstances nearly two thou
sand years ago, when &c cnoucted his army over the
bal did fer the subsistence Of his army in Italy, Rose
crarz though pjgmy by lis side, may do in Tennes-
country that presents such difficulties as those
winch opposei every step of the great Carthageman
General f'he Federal commander Las another advan-
tage in the resources end OF deportation
which his government poss $685. and of which it is now
awaiting Itself With all its immense energy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

The following letter from Fl on j. A Campbell, 4 J.
sstant Secretary OF War, to the Hon. g. w. Jones OF
Tennessee, will prove of interest to persons whom it
affects. The letter is dated Richmand, August q
Your letter relative 70 persons who upon
animation found to be unfit for field service but were
under msconstructfon of-the law ordered to report
for hospital duty, and referring to the case of r. g.
Foster has been received and referred to Gen Bragg
with the following endorsement
"The detailing of men examined as conscripts and
found to be unfit for field duty for hospital service is IL
opposition to the Act of October IL, 1862, (exemp
tion) and instructions il general order No. g."
"Under such circumstances discharge will be made
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
NORTH aRN NEWS.

FtcHMoND, Oct 20,h 1863.
The Petersburg Express of this morning has Northern
dates 1T the 10Th int Cnr'n's maj ny, far heard
FROM is 10000 SeVenyo counties Ohio give Brough
$500 majority.
Stone Lfocolnte. las been elected Governor Iowa.
The Yankees aim DECIDED victory Brestow Station
Meade te!g he'd to Wasb goa tn he capu,ed five
pieces OF artillery, stand coors 450 prisone1s
One :hlu sand men on Tho eonvalescent camp Wash
ingon, were detained the l5th to throw up fortfca
tions South OF the Potomac.
Affairs from Rosecrarzs army reported to be with.
out interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

CULPEPsR G. r., Oct. 18th. 1868
There was heavy rain yesterday. The Rapdsn bridge
careened last night, making it impossible.
The battle reported at Catletts Station "a Wednesday,
turns out been cavalry skirIssh, in which We
took some prisoners.
There hard fighting late Wednesday evening, at
Bristow Station We driving the enemy back. when
his skrmishers fell upon Hclnosha artillery, supported
by Cooks brigade. Cock wounded early Ia the
action. The enemy threw his brigade into confusion
taking FIVE pieces artillery Rsinforcemens coming up
we we're pursuing the enemy advices towards Dunn
fries Our loss was about five hundred in killed and
wounded.
Gems. Posey and Kirkland also wounded. Posey
badly in the thigh
About fifteen hundred prisoners were gathered during
the day.
Heavy firing he ard Thursday tie direction OF
sranat-a. Many sfoat but nothing reliable.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

LYNCHBURG, Oct 18th, 1868.
Reliable received this afternoon that the
enemy advancing this side OF Bristol has reached
East Ten On yesterday they destroyed five bridges
on the Viz nia and Tennessee Road. between Abingdon
and Bristol threw engine from the track at Bristol,
tore up over miles track burnt the ties and
bent tho on burnt engines and five laden
with Salt belonging the East Tennessee and Virginia
Road. Our cavalry occupy Bristol The Yankees re-
ported leaving Bristol that Gen Buckners fol
occupied Knoxville VIII ch is believed to be the Of
their falling back.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Oct. 9lst, 1868.
Dispatches from Gen. Lee to Gen. Cooper last night,
says Stuart opposed the 10Th, the advance of Kipat
rcks dvis of cavalry, whilst Fiz Lee attacked ria
fank ard rear The enemy routed and pursued uut
he reached infantry supported at Haymaket GAINESVILLE
Two hundred prisoners, with horses equipments
wagons and smbularces were captured.
The Baltimore American of the 18th ins 7. NJ, says
that Lincoln has granted respite of ore week ct Dr.
Wright's sentence to be hung in Norfolk.
Gold in New York on Saturday l50
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA

GoRDoNsVILLE, &c tobar Is, 1858.
The enemy havs been driven to their fortcatons at
Manassas to which they have been fleeing
for several day. pursued by They have
destroyed along their line of ght all the conmissary
ard all the materials which they could not
away The lighting has been with smaller bodies as our
forces would come up with them.
The battle at Bristol reported yes te4day engage
between part OF the two armies. 1t is reported
that going to the enemy and
giving nf rmaton the day forces commenced moving
we should have ach We much substantial
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON Oct. 18th 1858
Gen Bsauregard accompanied By Gen. Pierre Soule and
staff reviewed the troops of Gen. Taaferros division on
James Island this morning The display magnificent
and The troops presented imposing appearance. The
length of the line was about three miles, The banners OF
many Regiments covered with Inscriptions OF the
names of the battles which they had been engaged
Our batteries firing about usual to day. the enc
my remaining quiet and making NO reply 1t il rumoreo
that the Yankees refuse the French menowsr outside
nermisaion to communicate
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

MERIDIAN MISS, Oct. 1Oth, 1893.
Cfcia information repors that the anks are retreat
ing TO Big Black pretty rapidly being pursued by
alry One regiment of the enemy entered Clinton aud
burned some houses in rereatipg. Our cavalry made
stubborn resistance. Gen. Writ Adams' conduct in the
fight spoken OF highly The loss on chor eide - not
reported.
President Davis left this forenoon fol- Enterprise
Ore hundred and twenty-five Yankee prisoners arrived
here last night going East They captured by Gen
tfhalmera
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
Daily Journal, 2lst.

1t was excellent advice, the of the
R1chncnd Sentinel, which President DAVIS gave to the
citizens CT Rns in this State, when he told them to
take care of their Confederate that
full value after awhile The Sentinel in referring to the
Presidents remarks, ruhfuy says "many persons are
throwing away money under the prevailing mania for all
Kinds OF extravaganza, which they could advantage
ously use, perhaps, may soreIy need after while
As tie is ended, the Confederate Govern.
ment will have higher than that of apy of the
States wss under the old Union will be so under
our CoDederacy. II was the Immediately uoon the
formation Of the oil Government l7S obligations
the States had been selling far below par but the pros
pect CT their being assumed by the central Government
caused them rapidly to advance and when the assumption
was made they rose to par
Ihere al obvious for the superior credit o.
the central Government Both under the old Confederate
and the present. Congress has almost unlimited DO ers of
taxatlon and those sources Of which are most
prolific such import and export duties are secured to
exclusively.
At present the Confederate credit is less established
thar that of the States This because of cur heavy wanna
anu because our revenue from is suspended-
Inc states for their political interests and the
oil ndVVfnaI interests of their people, should now lend
their credit to the Confederacy. They will find in so doing
an abundant reoompenses apart from the sunnort which
they VIII thus give the common cause.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Oct. 70 IHCJ.
Oar batteries have kept brisk fire to-day upon the
Yankees who appeared much larger force than usual at
Gregg and Wagner monitor from the North has
oined the feet inside, making five in all The ronsides
for the first time since the attack of the steamed
round Cummings Point this afternoon evidently making
trial OF her merry Naval Ulcers who have watched
her closely, say she has been gh ened most probably for
the purpose of sailing North.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Oct. 18th, 1853.
The usual firing continued day from our batteries but
reply from the enemy. The ronsdes and four Monitors
are still quiet Of Morris lsapd The Yankees are hard at
work another battery East of Gregg facing the sea-
large number of tents have suadeny disappeared from
Morris Island. Very few transports left in Folly
Ine
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

THE HARvEsT,-The Sumter e. C1 W,tobo,o., IS =,
18TH lnst in noticing the harvest that District
The hrvest now being gather ed this District trn1
plenteous Provisions be abundant and We coo ~
reason why any should suffer- unless there is vre.cbed
management somewhere. The crops are unusually
e sugar cane has turned out WELL and thousands of
gallons Of syrup being made Potatoes rico neo g.
nave oeen made IN Quantities Where then is the
for despoRdency Our armies are victorious in the d
the enemy has been foiled and driven back the
ABUNDANT Let the people praise the Lord of the harvest
.et uem practice those graces which He commands
one toward another Let those vbo baro I
abundance with those who have not. Let tho Heil
take Its everlasting departure from onr mdt
poor. ''oh 'ne faces OF the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

STEVENSON, Oct. '5'h.-Wheeer has recrorsed the Ten
nessee at Muscle shoas closely pursued by toops
Broughs maj 9rty in Ohio is upwards of seventy five
Thousand.
Gold in New York Thursday TO 1877 but closed on
FrdaY at lh42.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM LEe'S ARMY-A THIRD VICTORY ON TIE
PLAINS OF MENAssAe

RICHMOND, Oct. 18th.
Passengers by the Central train from Gordonsvie this
morning. brig report Of general engagement, at or
near the old battle ground Thursday result
ing defeat Of the enemy and the capture Of several
thousand prison ers No further particulars received
The Medical Director of Lees army had telegraphed
Gordonsyilie for ambulance train.
The Citizens Committee for attending The wounded LETT
for the seat of this morning.
Nothing official received yet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

co respondent states that Gen. Tom Green has the
Missssi pi river az eectualy bockaded at Morganza
La as il at Vck6burg in fact it is more 3d.
for up to he date OF his last dispatches boat had run
bis bockad since his battery erected. The an
KEGS sheed his force for several hours few days since
but be was 80 securely protected that not of his
suffered He has planted his battery and so eec-
tive is it, that turns back every gunboat transport
that atte1opts to pass up or down the river
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN THE FIGHT
Al BRISTOW STATION.

: GORDoNsyILLE, Oct. 49, 1863
ALI quiet in front 1t is reported the loss the
fghtat Brsow Wednesday, amounts in Cooks brigade
in killed and wounded end in Kklands GI6 The
killed in both brigades were about 200.
The enemys loss is not known.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Oct l., 1859
Firing been continued from batteries usual
but reply from the boat from the French cor
vette Tsppone Capt DeMsrphux, eff the bar, came upo
the city afternoon communicate with the French
Consul. She left New York for Charleston, Saturday
0ot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

WN WHITE, tie person noticed in issue yesterday,
as having arrived in this place per Express in box
id examination before J. J. COEOLEY ESQ., and has
beea tUTGed over to Capt. RAICLIFFE Enrolling Officer
who ha1 furnished With the following facts in regard to
him He Claims belong et. Eichaes Parish Barba-
does and says that uc artiv Selma the steam.
er Ae2e from Nassau, about four months ago he
Subsequently lef Selma and Savannah Ga where
he was detained by sickness for and that a
Ter his recovery n to Charleston, up by Ex
press He Affects rot 30 know the person who released
him from BIS csfa quarters G that city and further states
that he hpYed at Charleston the 19th
we'd In this place On the 2O.h when be discovered by
the Express Agent arrested suspicious character
turned over 10 The civil authorities He alleges his
son for travelling this way, the mpossbiy of unknow
persoLs procuring either or Charles
ton He has been mmi ted TO the military prison. said
WHITE is about twenty eight years age has black hair
dark ana dark complexion, feet 6: inches
high.
The attention of the authorities of Selma, Savannah and
Charleston, is called to this matter. Any information in
regard TO this Individual will BIO gladly received by Specsr
Officer.
MI Olaf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

IN4UhST;-Cor0ner R. J. JONES held an inouest ~ ~.
ort ~ ne "ooy CT negro man John the iron
- IN 'hAsE OF Charleston, who-died suddan1
rom 'he effects OF fit, the night preyous Tbo -ae
Pf the 'VFg was Death By the visitation of God,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

MERIDIAN, MISS, Oct. 18th, 1868.
column of the enemy cavalry aid infantry, reported
eight thousand stroBg, crossed the Big Black few days
since at Brio moving toward Canton were met
Yesterday by our forces Brown4vl,e where light
artillery fight occurred. Our have fallen back few
milsa A general engagement is looked for.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Uct 18th, 1868.
Advcas from Western Virginia tonight, report that
wm s. Jackson commanding brigade, crossed up North
Virginia and attacked thu enemy at Bdtown, Bra
county, few days sirce took three hundred prisoners
and cap ured large quantity of stores.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

LITERARY Boah D.-This Board met in the Execu-
tive Office y this Fl y on the I'd inst The Boari ap
proprated 1925 900 for the Fall distribution for Com
mon Schools. R. II. Battle, jr.,< Esq, was elected
Treasurer of the Boar and bis salary fixed for the
year at 81, OQO.-Spfrt OF the Age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Oct II.
The Congressional elections passed eff quietly yesterday
There being no opposition Hon. VIM. Porcher Miles was
unanimously representative from the Second
Congressional District.
Affairs "a usual at the batteries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22

Dr. +. O. Baur, the famous German Paptbe,st a;oa
IN Berln recently. He was considered a much more
gon than Yoltaire. On bis death he'd be rell
n's previous belief and prayed for mercy. ' -N'oo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
co,rHsRN ENTERPRISE. The Charleston Courier says

corrHERN ENTERPRISE. The Charleston Courier says
tha. Mr. E W South, young man of ingenuity anu IN
dustry has put up on Rock RIVER near LowndesVe' O.
opover looms machine for re setting cotton cards,
and also machine prickrg holes through leather oi
cards all of which his invention, His TWO loons
weave sixty yards nice cloth per day-his little daugn
attends one of the looms He has re set over 2OOo pa
cards this year, prices ranging from fifty 10 se'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
BY TELEGRAPH.

R.p ports of the Press AssOciatiOn.
Entered according the of Congress in the
by j. s. THRAsHE in the Clerks Office of the District
Court Of the States for the Northern District
O Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
ORDERED TO RICHMOND.

MISSIONARY R1Das Oct. 18th.
Gen. D. Il. Hill has been relieved duty and himself
and Staff ordered to report to Gen. Cooper Richmond
for duty Gen. Breckenridge has been put in command
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
QuARTERMAsTER's FFFICE,
CLINGMAN's BRIGADE. 7
Oct. 18th, 1868.

Brig. Gen. CLINaMAN, Command Dg:
Ceneral-Ths amount of funds you by Meass Full
ton Price to distributed in the for the nehe
ct of the sick and wounded North Carolnlas ID ah
Charleston been paid to the proper ocers, at
YOU will see from the receipts hay taken Amount re-
cpyed two hundred and dollars and fifty cents $2ce
SOY: .=o
Sin Regiment
31st - ....-..'.. 80
5Ist oU
-. Oh
Yours, very respectfully,
A. NJ. ERWIN
Major Quart"rmaster.
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

By the late European news we learn that the Con
tsserate steamer R. E. Lee arrived at HALIFAX on the
18Th of OF. with thirty passengers She was chased by
". t,l,der and has shot hole in her.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-22
FROM GORDONsYILLE.

GORDoNSvILLE, Va, Oct. 10th, l~ci
One ousand Yankee prisoners, captured last week are
expected here to night The Rapidan bridge viii he re
paired by to morrow morning.
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.pfH @-Onn Norfolk.

We have sesn private letter from Norfolk, of date
the III It's aut HI writer said that 1t lmpossl-
bic procure passes to leave the city at this time zen
Negley's successor totally refusing to give them
Having thus made the citizens prisoners or war, 1t
is enemy that reaosna2ing
to som2 exent at least, The obligations cue to prison
ers Rat0ls issued to those who are without the
means Ct support ana thus the people kept from
starving. Coeedcrae money is not ao wed to circu-
late anu in order 20 get the means of purchasing cloth
ing and other uecessaries families are constrained to
strip their houses Of iurnue, aud sell 1t often at the
most inadequate prizes.
! Gen. Ne,;ey prevented much suffering by a regula-
ton fixing price OF wood He thus suppressed the
extorton that article, and restricted the price at
S. so per cord for pine ard "a per cord Tor oak. BY
this tie lady whose etteEwe have gathered
the foregoing facts, enabled, Dy selling her quilts
and cb*ts, 10 lay in supply of wood tor the win
ter.
VIII 0r Legislature do less for people than the
Yankees IL Norfolk ?R7chmond Sentinel
LATE FROM NORF~IK-Exh CUTIoN OF DR.. WRIGHT.
| We have information from Norfolk as late as the
10th list. here great distress III the city. On
| the veIy mC mig that more than 800 ladies and
children were leave ur Suffolk under the order pub
liahed by Us y>serday, there another od3r from
Washington ui bidding their departure from the city
They had sold ell tier fleets much OF their wear
ing apparel, in oCGtr reduce the weight OF their
baggage to 100 pounds, aud give up thr houses and
then the order to step tm iEey were thus left
without homes Or provisions.
Along with ;be above mentioned order came another
for the txecu.ios OF Dr.. Wright, Charged with the
shooting of Yankee Lieutenant named SanborD,) yes
terday at 10 o'clock. This unexpected, and the
time allowed the unfortunate gen emen 10 prepare tor
the SD event, brief that the entire community were
overwhelmed with gret. When informant lett, the
g4Ilows being prepared at the Fair Grounds, and
ne doubts no. that this, DR.. Wright, the noble,
hgh-lnlltd patriot aud gentlemen, has suffered mar
dom.
The 10 the Federal army in Tennessee and
the OF Meade with the advance If Gen. Lee in
Virginia, has caused much excitement in Norfolk.
The nine citizens OF Norfolk who recently took the
oath OF allegiance under What they called compulsion
have gone into busiIes5, and are now numbered with
the Union mtn a the clty-scUrned and con!emned by
all the truly Sou bern in stutineut.
Ii Suffolk rtintcrced by the enemy, it was not
known at Norfolk. -Four companies OF Spears cavalry
under Mai. ethertii, stationed at Demands Id ill.,
the farm oi d.. Mrchcil, three four mikes below
Suffolk.
Squads Ct cavalry patrol Suffolk every day. and
night and al ali they lay their hands upon 10 the
surrounding country.-petersburg Erpress.