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The New York herald., 1863-03-28

shs r,vi,ed wor, IN point u population and wealth
and possessed Of commercial advantages, a. cry, ir
sion u asngs wharf pier that - not built OF wood,
is imperfect manner--mere Temporary strnc.
tres In stages diiapidntion and decay, very few M
them ht tor occuPatn "r use and every one ~ .nsm
positive detrmen " the navigation Of the waters OF the
surrounding rivers and key 70 res " 'ns r
tanly sad commentary upon the wisdom and public
spirit Of prsdecessors and ono that WIZ be shared oy
the present Common Council unless the Initiative taken
by them In the Inauguration of system for tho con-
struction of wharves aud lisrs which VIII be AZ once
durable economical, advantageous, and which VIII tend
OF the waters of the hsrbor. a.
marked 70 hs policy or the authof
ties OF this city IN respect 70 is scoommodatoo Of the
immense commercc Of the port that of almost every
other city with any conmscis prssensions In either
the d OF New World, both ancisut and modern tmes
Stone piers mues break waters o great extent and of
great cost are nos OF untrcc apndases of large
ns ,ns ~ sbs pr@u a. ws - along ne Ns Indus
and The Gangss Insy contributed IN no small degree 10
the wealth and power Syracuse, o. csrtnAss Iyrs
,ne,p protection And in latter times they were occA-
oss break ana wet docs Sus Of sces,
usr u the business and policy every nation, nay,
sys our ssn sss " ssa
she rYeater safety and coavsnsucs asd with vsw 70
he increase OF their commerce The English people have
"a uermsnent stone docks end ~h-gvss - ioudou,
Iv~ruoo and other British povts and even W Britsh
lnda ], ma.er q nss"sy VA. sa',sc' sss 80
l 10 fore,rn trade has been foio~si BY great IN
l crcass ana raised that oUos dscped town " BE- the
se'1ao vo,s ~ nss,e" ans whs sss nsdss dess have
cur,bossd eoustess mps 70 We veal a The csvt4l
Q, erca, Bfi,aa 4. :. 10 - - rs
miles IN eIisUt along the Aesa ia bsys tprfs o.!
lnue worth seesne, save the drs' ~hch hsse :. stss'
y ;ss sss s ss & sssS 4 ~ !. .sss, ss, =
The New York herald., 1863-03-28
OUARrERNAsTER's OPFICE.

THE POSITION OF FIRST LIEUTENANT CAN BE
nanies mustered in; one more eonnanw vii % an ,h o r
inent. Commission procured immei eiintey. Apply ned
White street.
The New York herald., 1863-03-28

NEW YORK, HARLEM AND ALBANY RAILROAD
~ FOR ALBANY, ThoY, Eokln AND WEST
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Commenting Moniay, Nov ~, 1852
For Albany ~ 80 A. NJ Expr-ss Mail Train from Twenty
sixth street station. Hlufnng loaye Albany 1880 A.
For all local trains kee Tine Tabi
- -. - -. JOHN BURCHihI. Superintendent.
The New York herald., 1863-03-28

! k'RfNcH PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL en- gcH DU
~ ssp ~ Wts' I've u second IT between Ft!th
and ~ n aAeJues.s ndy March =. ug agd
reimon 10 frsnr Rev D. Nsrrcn, the Rector t0is
wsn'ng service "a freGcni Eng oh by Rev. DR.
Mptfif, al ~. o'clocA.
The New York herald., 1863-03-28

nrPIcE or THK B0AsD or COMMISSIONERS OF
~ the Central PArk, 81 Nassaa street
TO MAsoss AsD srosrcurrsas.-
sealed prssposzs ALL be received Al this oce until ths is
Of Ami neat furnishing the rrias for and con n.ird ca
Ia enc fift and Eighth avenues, below Trans
verne road No and fin avenue, between TrAns,erss
Yo.A Nos and 4. on the Central fsrk
Plans specifications. aud Information respecting tn'
s.ane vail furnished the oes above msnticnst.
should nE arckkfd W lnr Board oi touiIns
sons of the Central PARK ant endorsed "frogosAl- 10
\, alt urouossIs ANDREW II. GREEN,
ComptrolIer ~ the PArk.
The New York herald., 1863-03-28

"IEhR, lStAsL- --IIAyING (THROUUH TuE
II help oi ny DC ossf though besnl'ea ~ q accom-
phhri PURPOSE -~tifsy bindug adverpar,. l.
n all cntufe Al Tie loot ThL street Is. H..
~" ai.crhpo cioc sub eei e oil ~ the "a Fy"
an' rN" a1na ol h. Man Sin OF psrdlllnB.
Peaeen Akrla are specially ,n.it~d
pASIkL MILTON Caipcntsr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
ssThe Price OF Wkasky."

4 CORR spondent of the Memphis Appeal gives the
following estimate of the cost to the CONSUMER" Of
barrel OF stuff which he calls Whasky but which is net
whisky, and 10 fact nothing but miserable plantation
rum dSti led from dirty sugar house trash and Known
and designated By the jelly consumer" as "splithead
"tangefoot,' white eye" "sword fish, "tong range"
Indian killer" strikariGe" '!ives-eater' STOMACH
oter,. "oafars delight" and several other euphonc
and appropriate expectations which we cannot now call
10 mind
soldiers who stops think Of the profits be
putting into the crafty oues ho chareiog dol
ation, aud what the dram seller will yOu pay
barrel OF poison We will suppose that man
drinks two DRINK VIII ch is large In
PINT shere are sixteen ou1ces en- gives MIN II doisrs
tor pint OF the bever ge could possibly
m SO per gallon barrel there forty gallons,
which makes to- al Of 50 $40. N1 suppose this stuff
cost the dram seller $40 per gallon, "h,hs as mach as
per barrel If yon give three dollars in Confederate
tor one Ia goo OF silver yon will gle these pests
s,2s0 for barrel of poison N,w take my advice.
Qat drinking ard send the on4J yen give these to
your wives and children. &c Fl.
We are glad to know that oso man has turned bis
attention 10 this matter, and we hope that be will
follow up this communication with others, and to the
"corsuUler," more startling Ca.cu!ations
W nile this subj ect would Ike to ask ques Ion
or two What becomes of all the qleF which is seized
by cur military authorities Last gear it said to
have been appropriated TO the OF the artillery but
the field artillery got none of it, and the field artillery
received but fling amount per day, during the bonn
bardment and noue ut all after the Yankees had YAM
osed It is said that is appropriated to hospital
PURPOSES but 40 believes that the sick in
army could dispose Of it all, even if it free
them If that is the way it goes then there is no
use Of qUinue strchnne, any OTHER remedy against
fever and ague cfila and fever any known disease
accompanied by great shakes"
Tell us where the liquor goes Who knows Echo
arsgers-"NOSE -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
DIED.

In this town, this morning (4th inst HENRY SUMTER
and 81 days. -'D'
Alice Buis o - - " ~
At his residence in Goldsboro on the 4th inst JOSIAH
HOWELL, agent OF the Wilmington Weldon Rail Road
Company, eyed about IS esrs 1850 ~
Again has an impressive warning teach ma that
10 the midst of life in death N announcin, he
death of Nj Howell the unobrusve merit gentle vii tbs
and affections which iIused his character claim at
the hands of who knew m well, and from chldho,d
joyed his friendship something than formal re-
cord of the melancholy The manifold duties spTer
tanning to the varied atoms of fe which he had
called upon to sustain, he discharged faithfully and
well As friend, he was steadsst and 'iscerl,
and as We believe, woman trust
ed IN hlm and was deceived OF incorr uptibe int e.
r1ty, and with settled habits of industry career
Struggle thus far bad been successful indicated fu
tue of usefulness and prosperity. Though lie was uu
Ostentaous bis frankness and generosity amiaby and
gentemany deportr eDt the of the whole
muuty 10 which he lived In his demss the corporation
which he served has lost vnluab fic The of
Goldeboro one of its best and bic czsns
society one OF its most useful sDd respected bes
he leaves disconso ate widow ard tW children ard
large circle of reatv lament his death IanS cons O.
GRAFTON cou lessen the gret his fl miy il houd
be to know that it is shared by al who knew him,
Unvai by BOSOM faithful tomb
Take this treasure 10 thy trust,
And give these I'D relics room
To sumber in the sleut dust.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09

A correspondent of the New York Herald presents
the following picture of the results of the bghtlng foot
steps of the invader in this once proud city
The change of affairs in New Orleans can be better
undestocd by visiting the levee and ST. Charles Hotel
The latter in times of eaca at this OF the year
was always crowded with the beauty wealth and fash
ion of the South and Southwest the rotunda was a
ways filed with merchants planter Or Northerners, who
were spending the winter in the South either on bust
ness or pleasure. Now the spacious drawing rooms
deserted the ladies' dinning room that used to present
when the guests OF the house all assembled enc
of the brilliant scenes to BE- witnessed On this con-
tinent now closed and the rotunda is but partly fill
ed with men of entirely different appearance from
those who congregated there only few years Since the
mejority now wearing the uniform of the army and
w of the United States The eyee presents strange
ntrast WITH former years. Then the masts OF hun
dreds upon hupdre of Ships could be far as the
eye could reach, crowds of huge steamboats, con-
santy arriving and departing, the evee filled with
cotton tobacco sugar and moasses, ready for export
and large cargees of the manufactures of the NORTH
were being landed for distribution throughout this
section of the country. Now few ship can
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09

THs LAST MUD STORY Our: We have some Il b
stories Ct" Virginia mud but the following extract
from letter written by FEDERAL sol Ter from SUI pr
Court House to Northern paper bens all them aud
stories extaut
AS an Illustration Of muddy travelling, | may rz!afe
o story II march, which cans from che Of t.. Of
acers OF Col. Slocum's staff. AS he rode TO he
top CT eminence, on the WY down, he
ssys: 4" saw driver as'ride of lis team, in
distant mud hoe, jerking vigorously at The single line
with which he drove bis mules and wavng his hat
furiousy above his head. st Grst l thought he vas
trying urge his team the slough, bat
that it made progress forward while the driver
ti9ued his exsrtons, aud the thought of deserving his
saddle appeared have entered his head reach
ed the spot but the hand aud head ct The driver alone
rensxed abJve the mud. | saw him throw his hal
wards with a eonvulsive movement heard him cry
three cheers for the American Union and tie aud
closed over him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09

him to call at Mobile and get the money deposited there
to the credit of parties in England. The commander
OF the vessel in question desired and obtained
consent of the Yankee officer commanding the bocka-
ding squadron to Ike the shipment. The money was
taken TO England but soon as the matter reached
the ears of the officers OF the Yankee Government a
demand or the removal of the offending Consul was at
once made, and the British Government yielded. The
Yankees were Of course aggrieved that any one OF the
States row In rebellion against the best government
IN the world, should have bad opportunity OF pre-.
serving its credit uumpa AIRED. They would have been
glad to see the British stockholders fOse every dollar oil
the interest as we'll the entire investment and they
were greatly chagrned the result OF their effort to
break soWn the State and its credit Another point
~stn them, and a very sore one was that it was a
breach OF the blockade, and they feared the perpexng
questions which might grow cut OF IT. Ii British sub
ects coud have their property conveyed safely through
the blockade why could not French and Spanish citi
ns do the same Trey deemed it necessary therefore
TO obtain disavowa of the act III order that It mgh
not be made precedent.
We have particular OH elton 10 the recall OF this
or that consul By the British Government. The Pow
ers OF Europe have perfect right 10 call all their
suls IL he.CoGiederae States BONE If they please, and
We long since expressed the opinion that cur Govern
meat could do better ban scnd them out OF the
country, and D0iy foreign overs that when they de-
sired to have the iuteres OF their ctS9ns looked after
they must send agents accredited to the Confederate
Govern ment There is probah y that the Gov
eminent will pursue such policy, but We hope that ii
will have independence ard regard Tor lis own dignity
enough to prevent any other British consul from taking
The PAGES u Mesrs. Bunch and Mage. uni they
ceiVe THERE xequaturs front President Davis. No doubt
the British and the Yarkees would be glad 10 send to
those ports VI could he defended upCn TO act as
spits but We hope the Confederate Government will not
allow II. We have had quite enough OF Yankee inso
lence aud British assumption Let US rot encourage
eli her 10 future
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09

bs seen 10 either district; a dozen steamboats,
comprise all at the levee, and they are princi
pay in the employ of the quartemsster and The long
ne of heavy ships of moored OF the city presents
a sight before in New Orleans. On the le
few bales of cotton here and there, few thous
and hogshesds of sugar and barrels OF molasses, COM
prise ali that can be witnessed in the way of trade and
the long line of closed stores and warehouses with the
propre!ors painted out give evidence how much
the business of New Orleans has fallen Off The pic
ture altogether very very sad one and the stranger
looking upon 1t naturally asks himself, when will there
be change for the better? TO say that in my opn-
ion there is increase in the Union sentiment among
the people of New Orleans and the surrounding country
would be creating wrong impression among the "Her
add readers. do not think so for am confident from
all can hear from those who are not only Unionsts in
heart, but who are in the employment of the govern.
ment nothing has been done lead the people to sup
pose that it the intention of the government to rule
them save with a rod of iron. I may be premature in
this assertion bat ii 1.-THE is true of what has been
told nae by gentlemen OF the highest respectabty, and
loyal men, it is wonder there is no loyalty among
the people of the South on the contrary, the only
wonder is that spark of Union feeling can be found
remaining. There will at some future period be made
public history Of our first occupation of New Orleans
hich WILL if there is any honesty of purpose among
people at the North them to open their eyes
and wonder that any success could attend -our cause
prosecuted it has been in this section of the country
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
From the Montgomery Advertiser.
English Fairness.

The removal OF the Acting British Consul at Mo-
bile, by the British Government for bis conduct in re-
terence to the shipment of sum OF money recently to
pay interest on tie debt of the State OF Alabama, is
perfectly in accordance with the policy which that Gov
ernment has followed since the commencement OF the
Protesting the strictest neutrality it las never
let PISS opportunity to innrs the Conederhcy with
out compromising itself Under The garb CT perfect
fairness it recognized blockade which every nan of
sense knew was not efficient, in the face oil its solemn
pledge to disregard it. 1t closed the ports Of che Brit
sh empire against all privsteers and vessels Of war OF
both beli9erents solely because it knew that such
course would operate to the disadvantage of the Con-
derates end every possible occas on it has used the
cloak of neutrality to hide covert blow.
Two three months ego the Consul al Charleston.
Mr.. Bunch, received order, # rec;, through the
influence, no doubt of the Yankee Government He had
not hesitated to tbs he entertained friendly feel
logs towards the Conederacy and this was sufficient to
cause bis removal The casa of Consul Magee at Mo-
bile, is more recent. Surprising that be acting in
the interest of Brtisa citizens be sent word to The
mander Of British vessel at New Orleans requesting
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
ID cstEcCfly Frenchy:

In the latest register and cougal dsas
ters, it stated that the youthful brid Of we'll known
bankers son.i1law, who bad eOped with the Receiver
General Tours returned from her little journey per-
fectly Disguised with the experiment and perfectly re
stored her of duty and affection for her husband
at his superiority over the mau for whom she had de-
serted him:
SAT the OF elopeman* the gay Lotharo wrote
line the injured husband giving notice OF the destna
the fugitives aboEt seek and Offering
any PREPARATION of honor which the husband might
choose to demand whereupon the latter Immediately dis
patched envelope aiming ten bank note of thou
each, with short pishy letter. say that,
he knew by sad expence the exIaVaant habits OF his
fair travelling companion he afraid lest tor want OF
funds he might be- Induced to back and begging his
acceptance Of The mentioned to meet some portion of
the expenses h. lad entaed upon himself by association
with eoch terrible apendthrift the fair lady he had
chosen. The laugh is wholly on the side OF the hus,
bapd, while the poor victorious lover sneaks about
fallen having place, prelement, honor and
uEatjOa,"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09

FAYETTEVILLE April 6.--Bac>n 70 To so lard So to 50
Beet 3 40 by the side Butter 81 rs go Breswax
20 to 76 Coffee 100 b Chi kens IS to soc Copgeras,
. to s. per bnnchS Dried Fru-AppIes co. peaches Is
10 20. Eggs, A. to so per dozen Eiour-Family so
500. 90 90 to ISL. Forags-Fodder 90 10
hundred; BAY, 90; Nbucks co Flaxseed. so an
Green Apples IS to S. per bush GrauCOn s. o. Wheat
81 So BY Data Is Peas as to 25 Hides-r en-,
90 dry $Isl 90 IronSwede $50 $50 Lcahe- sole so;
Upper 81 to 90. Lqnols-Ce Whskey So per gal APP
pie BranLy $40 to $685. Peach Ban $40 20 90 GLASSES
81 per sal NaIs-$l 50 per ID Pork Gets. Oni Sc
to 81 per bushe PotatoeeIrsh so $4per bush Rice,
20 to co by the cask. Suga 81 To ST. 70. Sut-Sound
20 10 22A. soap-Famiy Bar, 60 eta perb; Toilet CO.
Fayetteville Sieengs 81 to 75cts. Spirits Turpentne 40
so per gallon. TailoW 65 to 20. Wool 81.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
CATALOGUE
Of auction
}, Auctioneer.

Of Auction Sales by Wilkes Morris, A"ctionefr.
Champagne SLIGO per basket Mustard in b. SIS,
in h. bottles $50 per dozen; sperm Candies IS Is
h. Star Candies S 20 h.; CASTLE Soap $50 $33 per
Young Tyson Tea, Sc per h. Gunpowder Tea, $50 per
To-; Imperial Tea, SIS per h.; Extract Log wood $50
81 Per b Coated Npoo Cotton, S. 10 10 SIS 20 per b;
SODA Ash - IS to SD per ID: al soda Il per ID
0unpe SLE 90 per Cotton Haudkerchefs sic b2s
per aozen eambFey 81 so yard Stripes 81 Is per
rocco Caters 50 per pair Ladies' and Misses asd Shoes
50; Laales Horocco Boots, so; Ladies Bootees al per
per- 81 so per Team Envelopes $50 per commercial
Sote P5peE, so PEI Esam; knh Envelopes $50 per N
sGsm SSte Pepper. $40 per paekage ream; Memora
Copperas, 81 10 per b. Coffee So 20 to So 30 Der h.
Brown Sugar. 90 to 50 cents Kerosene Gil SO Ter gal.
Ion. ~ -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
From the Chattanooga Rebel, + psi 5.h.
The SIEUsfSOb.

Tie latest skifnsh along the lire OF cur front oc-
cured Antioch nine miles from Nashville apon
the Chattanooga Railroad on tie 3lst ult. An e1pe-
diticn under Maj Dick McCann penetrated the Of
Rosecars arRy, and at day break reached copse
the road in time to pay mornings salute to tie early
train, which came along in lew minutes sfttr. Ii
consisted of several open OF soldiers Into these
our sharp shooters fred with great se~t The train
stopped quick possible and the troops aboard form
ed IN order of battle. But taking byroad, Maj Me
Cam euded pursuit. aid reached own guaEd-Iires
by nght-lal This gallant excursion is generally ap-
plauded one of the most daring yet accomplished
near the front The enemy reported to have lost
forty-two killed aud s;x'y-seVep wcurded Msj, Nc
Cam has thus laid deserved tribute to ihCse Ebo
burned his home and down his root tree By epcal
ORDER some weeks ago. With he exception If This
feat we have Ct active movements of general
interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
S2OO f. WARD.

Turing y absence on last Tuesday night, the 3lst
ult. an atten pt made set fire to my reside ce
five miles flom the town OF WilmiIgt which "as fpr
turately in time by one OF negroes s, ta
no damage was done. The fe placed nearly uuder
the private apartment occupied by my family i-tiug
of my and two children, who must have perth IN
believed hat the attempt made by from
the sound noise, the person who made came riding
horse sbod all round 1 have but my kD TO
me world, therefore can but have sci thought
who the gentleman was who sought to commit this nurIer
Gus outrage upon and my famll y.
will pay the above regard Tor the conviction OF the
oulty DarY or parties for evde that will result
their conviction and no questions ask~d.
T. r. WILLIAMS.
Anril 9th 1879 l526t-28 L..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
From tie Chicago Times.
TOs ais OF Yankee Officers

The most !amentsbe fact that has been trough my
notice the large runber OF Officers have aty b@en
tried by martial The commission crimes
and all sorts at dsgraceful Cfances by Offices, high and
low, fr"n colonel to leoe art is II daily
One officer guilty theft another Of druskenness
third has proven himself coward, fourth has had
fstio encoun'e~ With soldier fifth cacght in The
company oi neg weDches and ad tnfnittnp 4
lieutenant recently found miserable log hut long
after tattoo had been sounded, in condition Of drunken
bcstalty few cedar logs heaped together ia the
fire ace and the fire leaped cheerily the chimney
II the center of the barrel e, and
around there sat the lieutenant in the full uniform
United States ccer, plsy cards with three bubber
tipped gtea9y negro weEches mar tial
vened aud the offender charged with violation of
of the articles of in her words with conduct
becoming officer To this C erge here single
specification setting torlh the time psc, end cream
stances OF the alleged off The Eat in due form
he charge read. and the accused plead guilty
The specification then reced to his The used
naiVeiy Plead guilty Here htn was he hight Of eha
Gti0n extra vagaBce. Guilty of kCeIirg company With
negres hut not guilty Of conduct uAbe coming offs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09

LAKE PRovIDRNcE.-The N. 7. Herad's correspon-
dent announces the prospect Of OVERLOOKING the coun
try in this locality and drowning women and children
with savage glee such as only Yankee is capable
of:
Laborers were digging all day long, and just at SUM-
down the last shovelf4 Of Garth removed and the
Mississippi began to SEX the head waters OF Bayou Ma
con- This morning Tue little stream has swollen into
mighty river. De break is O hundred feet wide,
and the water tumbes and teams like Niagara 1t is
Impossible to indicate the end. How this water rolling
over their well cultivated plantations and lifting from
their foundations 40 splendid mansions, must astontsh
the Rip Van Wrinkles who live ID the interior.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-09
From the Greensboro, world. .
The Troopers Dirge.
By LAMAR .FsNTAINH.

BIZ LAMAR FsNTAIHA.
To horse Te horse The buglss call
And softly swells the sad ming strain,
That bids Us to the burial
OF one who ne or shall mount again.
H's course In run-his fame is won
For well he refined as staunch steed
As ever bore TO daring deed,
When charging hosts came spurirg on.
His course Is run-hs battles done
He died. % aye he wish to die,
The fair fought field was fully won,
And Victory pealsd her clarion high.
Nor on bis lip Of beauteous pride,
When high in hope, he rode among
The brave, the noble and the young,
"reathed such smile as when he died.
Stern eyes became az woman's weak,
Nor scorned to soil the clustering gold
That foated Ger her marble cheek,
With tears t at would rot be controlled.
For the none holder struck with brand,
When boiling veins were up and wild,
! E. never cen the keptlesr child.
Dad kinder heart or .Ieer hand.
To horse To horse Eomor weep.
His shsrt career was run full fast
And thuS on baths field, I'd lrep
BY long, long sleep of death 1T last.
No more l weep-but far away
Are deep blne eyes 10 weep = vain,
Fair lips not 81 On tn smile aGa:n.
And hearts to wall this bitter day.