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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
From the Petersburg Express.
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The Yankees have certainly had very bad luck in the
winters campaign just closed Fey have not only
accomplished nothing, but have failed in the most sig
nal mannr IN every operation they have embarked in.
Their loss in gunboats has been quite consdera Bile
The Cairo, Queen OF the West, Indanoa, Harriet
Lane Isaac Smith, Lancaster Hatteras DIANA besides
several OF the names unknown to u.s. which have been
destroyed by the COntedeaes different points or BY
themselves to prevent their falling into hands-the
burning of their splendid steam soop Mississippi
at Port Hudson-the sinking OF the famous Monitor
and also their double turreted iron-ead Keokuk in
Charleston harbor-these some of the trophies of
the campaign, which have been won by the Confede-
Rates at the heavy cost of the Vandals. We suppose
that their navy is minus at least 20 vessels from the
losses they have sustained, whilst the other hand
their commercial marine has been smarty reduced by
the Alabama, Florida and Retribution on the broad
ocean. Against this terrible havoc to their naval craft
and merchantmen what have they to show in the way
of effect? Literally nothing.
In the preceding winters campaign they carried
everything before them Their gunboats were the ter
FOR OF waters, and did pretty much they pleased
But since then great change has come over the face
of affairs he guuboats have lost alike their prestige
OF success AMI lear inspiring power and are now no
more dreaded than if they many canoes. Even
the oncads have ceased excite alarm at their ap-
pearaDce, and they are battered by our guns with
readiness Vigor and effect that have made them e1-
extremely shy OF coming within range. The battle in
Charleston harbor has taught the Yankees a lesson
which they will not forget The manner in which
ty ou Of the ronclads cannot be too highly commend
ed The next time they are steamed up towards Sum-
ter and Mourle, they will have still vivid ex-
perence OF the virtues OF Confederate gunpowder than
they have just had in those waters. What they had
on the 7h will be cakes and ginger brea compared
with what is In reserve for them whenever they NAV
choose to try their luck again in that locality hey
did not IN the late attack begin to feel the shock that
awaits them should they ever advance few hundred
yards nearer to Charleston than they able get
on ttat occasion. Then they will see sights
We have said that the Yankees are in bad luck Tt
would be proper to say that the stars against
them. Divine Providence is raining down discom-
htures and disasters upon them in punishment of the
diabocal ourages which they have perpetraed against
civilization and humanity in the prosecution of this ne
farious warthe initiation of which by them was one
of the most supendous national crimes recorded in the
worlds annals They are reapng in.their the
reward Of their iniquty in attempting to conquer
people far superior to them in all the attributes that
adorn and ennobe character the picture of Hamles
father is to that of his UNCLE the murderer and inces
tuouS villain,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

;les above town. are uavipable at high tide on each
side OF the railroad, rendering extremely hazardous
for the General to encamp low them, lest the enemy
might come up and faux him, and fall upon his rear
whilst the enemy aud the gunboats in front 10
avoid me danger the General fell back above these
CREEKS but daily and nightly sent in scouting parties to
harrass and annoy the enemy. BY many the falling
back, and the establishment Ct bis perma aent camp
above those creeks was deemed unwse tmd and worse
than Fabian policy, and the strongest pressure was
brought to bear upon the General to risk all and to
make bold dash into the town end drive the negroes
10 their gunboats and Transports
Fortunately for his and our cause, the General
was firm and refused to sacrifice the lives OF his men In
the attempt to take town which the gunboats COULD
have driven him from in an hour, and when the enemy
evacuated the place and our men rushed H. they were
astounded at the number and extent of the rife pits and
Notifications the enemy had erected to prevent
reaching the town. Then it apparent to the hum
blest soldier the General bad acted wisely and WELL
One black regiment and two white regiments consti-
ted the enemY's force The blacks would not stand
fire but every occasion, and their white brethren
became aisgusted and say they are not worth lighting
tor. Before leaving the town was tired IN all quarters
and troops, including the 1st Georgia Regiment,
aided by drenchng rain extipguished the fire. Two
churches and many valuable residences consum-
ed The whites lay the blame the negroes, with what
truth know not but deem all equally guilty and the
Maine and Connecticut regiments more so.
Many acts OF indgnity and insult were practictd by
the slaves while on the ST. Johns. Mrs. Bryan, non
blatant, was captured and carried to the enemys
camp by his runaway slaves who, whilst escortlng
him. subjected him to all of insults. What led
the people to believe the enemy had come to occupy
Jacksonville permanently was the fact that several
formerly prominent citizens of the place were along
with stocks of goods and had really opened stGfes.-
Why they came and why they left so abruptly is still
mystery. By many it is believed they left because the
negroes commenced running away from them to u.s. Be
the cause what it may the people of the whole South
has to rejoice that their nefarlous attempt to
colonize Florida With our runaway slaves proved abor
tive, aud for its doing under especial obligations
to Gen. Finegan and the officers aud men under his
command.
He has proved himself in deed and in truth equal to
the emergency and has the consolation OF knowing that
he did not rashly expose the lives of his noble men
Fer the prompt action of Gen. Cobb and his men, and
the lst Georgia Regulars, East Florida feels truly CRATE
ful TOTA
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

AS one OF the features Of these times, notice
largely Increased proportion Of female sub
scrpton list This is easily accounted for, and viii not
stop here to explain butt In this connection to the last
newspaper publishing we do not now remember single
instance of female having failed to for her paper
though such thing have occurred Ih argues thAt
females have much appreciation of the value OF
newspapers, and much nicer Of honor and ObEs
ton to pay debts thai the males
If the first sin had been failure pay debt, Judging
the subsequent history Of the world there be 1T
tie doubt that Adam would nave peen rst In the uhngfe
RepubltOdn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

Rculty experienced in portion Of that county
the acts of lawess deserters from the He
II IS deperadoes OF this Glass; armed to the
teeth rambling through the country putting at defiance
the laws of God and by house breaking plunderng
killing stock, insulting decent and communicating
the slaves in word doing everything that
think Of he adds that there have been nine meahoussR
AID many oorncribs broken open by them within the
last six weeks belonging to the wives of who at
their posts old whose in the and who
unable to protect themselves from such violent acts.
We give the statement is given We wish that
the writer had been definite In giving particulars and
added the district portion of Baden these things
exist and also the Of the sufsres The matter 10
worthy the attention of the authorities.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

hauHs,.-Yesterday, Coroner z. B. PERRIN held
guest over the body of W. c. BARsEE found yesterday
morning in the Cape Fear River opposite Mr. BEERY ship
gard.
Mr. BARBER fell overheard last week from the steamboat
Grist, about four miles above town. Although good
swimmer he drowned 1t testimony that after
falling in the river he to the surface and called
those on beard 81 am all right-back the boat Whether
his thick heavy boots and his clothes saturated with water
carried him down. whether part Of the boat
him, could not be sscerained rate he
more, until the body found yesterday and fully dent
fed by his father, who lives the margin of Waccansw
Lake, In Columbus county.
The verdict Of the Jury was Accidental Drowning"
DAILY Journal 9lh.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
From the New York Express.

good story is told of President General y Lincoln
personal friend said TO him.
Mr President do you really expect to end this war
ring your administration %
The President in reply"Cant say, can't say, Sir :"
The Qaerist-'' But Mr.. Lincoln, what do you
do?'
The Presdent-"Peg away, Sir; peg away. Keep peg.
ging !"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

The FLEET Below VICKsBURG.-We learn that
the boats that passed batteries yesterday morning
were follows: lafayette, Tugcumbia, Cincinnati
and Benton, ironclad gunboats; General Price and
Alecx Scott, wooden -gunboats and the transport
steamers Henry Clay, Forrest Queen and Silver Wave
The General Price originally one OF the Mont
gomery feet captured in the naval battle before Mem
phis.-Jdckson Al peal ! 9Th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

hIoHMosD' April Gath, 1884
In the senate there 9 lengthy debate on mott.
take up the bill to provide for the transfer of sold
regiments Of any State other than their own to
their own State. The resolution was negatjysd ~
amendment of the House to the bill amending the n
ment act agreed to- 1t provides in case an tmpr.'
officer dsapproves of the valuation, the claim ia to h.
ferred to the Commissioners appointed under tho upr
ment act. The Senate bill dropping officers OF III. 90,
absent without leave, was passed.
Nothing important in open session in the House
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

PsIEsD writes suggesting the Of Captain WIN.
J. HOUsToE o. Duplin suitable to be voted for
for Congress, in the District represented BY Hon.
OwEN r. KKNAN We agree with correspondent that
ahere better Drawer gentlemen be found than
Captain HoUsroS, andfe filter for the position
more deserving OIL the public confidence. While this So
Il TO that. learn the will not come of
I'll November nominations yet rather premature
Let there be little scope left for divisions swn
ranks "a possible.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

In enc Of our Southern sister Cities many days back
new sommandan having been thee assigned to duty. ap
piled in person at the residence Mrs Mease one
hanosomest mansions in the town. with the following
full mandate:
MADAM, am Brigader General Joseph D. wilkinson
Commander Of this District and desire boarding for
self and staff"
Mrs. Mease-" Bfigader General Joseph D. wilkinson,
Commander Of this Distiict-I Mistress Elizabeth
aeasle-you cant get u! Good morning. K1eunt
(hntnnnnnn Rebel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
THE ENEMY ADVANCING ON TUsCuMBIA

1ULLAHoNA, April Path, 1853.
The ord to-day is rybody to the front No rDn..
ment there on the part Of the enemy Our troops ara
fine spirits and confident 1t not believed that tn, Va
KEGS dare attack.
Advices from Tuscumbia, to-day, say that Yaphs.
regiments are advancing, bat held check by Colonel
Roddy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
CLERK OF TIE HOUSE KILLED.
RIcHMoNp, Va. Anrii

RICHMOND, Va, April "a, 1854
Robert E. OLSON, Clerk of the House of Represents
killed to-day by of his late associates E. Fo
of Kentucky The shooting occurred Bank street co
of 10TH The affair caused great excitement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30


TnH London Indss of the 18th ut received yesterday,
seems to be- to spread American and especially Confed-
sse facts and opinions fairly before the reading people
q England, 1t hardly fail to be reflex of opinions
On this side Of the water while its is of
rived from sources TO which earlier and reader
access. We see only paragraph which we care for
copying, appears to throw light upon the condi
Europe which, published in the papers Conteder
AoX had ne appearance of being issued at 30 per cent
tsrsst. On the contrary it offered at 90 per
L. tAoss putting the market offered il at 500 for each
500 bond The competition caused it to 90 something
higher than this SO that 81 IS per cent real
iRd
The Confederate Loan.
The prospectus was issued Wednesday afternoon for
total amount to be distributed In London Liverpool Paris
Amserdan and Frankfort s. 000 and the price is AZ
Cd az ~ Inc dividends to be paid in sterling the
Of March snd LIST September and the PRINCIPAL nm
the bonds given exchange for cotton s to he
paid OF in sterling at in twenty years by
drawings commencing in March year The holders Of
them fer cotton, at the per which
equal to about allowing for the fact sleO bond
having been issued ut co. In nstalmens extending TO the
18th Of October with cent. discount for
be delivered The interior within miles railway or
stream asVigabs the ocean, and parties take
the rss 81 getting through the blockade it be not de-
manded untl peace shall have been established 1t will be
Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans The Contractors for
the loan are hssars Emile Erlanger Co., of Paris and
hs several agents Messrs. 8. e. Schroeder Co. LON
don Assars Fraser, Trenholm Co., AYerpool Messrs
B. q. Schroeder, Co, Amsterdam and MI Raphael Er
u to premium,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
FROM McMINNvLLE, TENN.

TULLAHoMA, April oath, 1853.
Further advices from McMinnville, say that the sro
destroyed several bridges burnt the cotton factory dspo
buildings, engine and three cars aud tovs
Aurfreet boro.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
MARRIED..

Near Fayetteville on the 27d nst by Rev. Joseph "
Huske, Major JAMES H. HILL, G. s. A, to Miss MAY
hcREE WALKER, daughter, Of tie late MAJ. John walk
or, Of Wilmington,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

Yankee paper boasts that their army 10 Eastern Ken
lucky will turn the enemy's flank at Somerset The
soldiers of that army-n they do not turn number of
somerset will certainly perform some ground and lofty
tumblipg.h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

The difficulty oprocuring goods from abroad and the
high price of WOOL pleased to learn is producing
the desired effect inducing the people to raise sheep
We yesterday had interview with intelligent farmer
from Middle Georgia. who has recently turned his attention
to this matter Before the his neighbours dogs killed
his grown sheep and his lambs always in bad wealth
and died. and he had given up the effort them
Since the war; he has gone TO raising sheep, and with
feet suscees Now he he has his sheep looked after
and cared for and n cold rainy weather has them shelter
ed in his in house lot At night they brought and
penned In summer they grow fat briars broom sedRe
&C. Last fall he had his and pea vines carefully gath
cred and with these has kept his sheep fat all the winter
Since giving his sheep this little attention. they have rapid
ly increased. The dogs OF his neghbors do bother
him. Bis lambs ard old sheep don't de- but thrive and
yield him handsome income.
We have doubt but thousands of farmers with similar
Efforts would be crowned with similar Sheep
prolific easily raised and could furnish the whole
country With wool that is much needed if farmers
would only do their duty Come gentlemen give this
proper attention. that soldiers and chill
dren have plenty 81 wollen clothing And then
piece of nice fat mutton will mix admirably with dol
lar bacon.
One word worthless big yellow brindlOd dog
that is of will eat than would raise
half dozen sheep.-S0udern COnJederdcy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

The city of Columbia, S. c., has invested twenty
thousand dollars in Confederate bondsa good example
for other cities to follow
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

eva FooD RBsoURcEsTheS epub ican says that
there is in Florida half million Of immense
surplus OF which the Government easily purchase
the latter in quantity 1T from 60 to rs cents per bush
ell. The Republican adds
That this prolific district Of country may be made
sble by the completion of short link railroad
meet the Atlantic end Gulf with the Pensacola and Geoga
Road. The distance is but fortyseven and half miles
the entire line is graded and the bridges built from
No. II On the former road to STATEN called Live Oak
the latter The ion and cross ties all that
the entire line cCud be laid down and completed il the
short space of eight weeks
1t is said there for sale in Texas this time
plus above home use OF two hundred thousand lead Of
hundred pounds which may be bought thirty per
head.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

cy The argument would be taacous that values could
be so suddeoy changed Take for instance the provision
market. The difficulty of transportation has created
scarcity in Richmond Corn meal in consequence,
sells at Sl2 per bushel butter So so per pound eggs,
o. pcr dozen turkeys, $40 each; peas, $2O per
bushel hay; $25 rer hundred weight, &c. Does any
one believe these be fair valuations of these eommod
tess It is just as much the as is the inflated
price of gold, silver and sterling Caroltaian
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30
From the Raleigh Progress.
Gallant Bthx Vior Of North Carolina TroOps,


We take pleasure in publishing the following tribute
to the gaantry of certain soldiers belonging to Gen.
Daniels Brigade, and Nethercutt's Battalion. w,
glad to see that Gen. Hill has eye to the rights
of tbe private soldier. Some officers consider them but
machines
The Editor of the Progress will oblige by publishing
courage gallanuy Besides, the private just
entitled to credit for good conduct, the Commanding
General
D. II. HILL
Major General.
HEADQTAETEBs, KINsToN, N. C.,l
March Is, 1863. Z
Major 4. anderson, Asst Adjt Ga., GoLdstoro', NJ g.
MAJOR Il have the honor call the attention Of the
Major General Commanding, to the wing named officers
and men, who acted with conspicuous gaantry In the
skrmsh with the enemy at Deep Guley, the evening Of
the 18th inst:
Privates sJkes Talent and Fmeed, Co. K I3d N. C. T.
Prvates J. Allen and Rebt Allen, Co. 42d n. G.
PrVes HRnley, and Omerry, Co. G. AID N. G. T. oner
~, wounded severely.
Private TheriI, Co. 3, 43d n c. T., wounded severely
Second Lieut.. r. B. Collins, Co. B, 2Oth N. c. T..
Drum Major Henry Mutt, 5oth N. G. T.
Sergsants 5. W. Venters A. Kincey, L. Harper h.
8. Becton, and Privstcs s. Herring j. Shoulders L. H
Wood, Goodwin, j. B, Turner, E. Jones' X. Whttery
wounded and since died. all of the 9Th N. G. Battalion
(Nethercntts)
Capt. John Keller, SD Regiment N. c. Troops
am Major, very respectfully,
Yeur obedient servant,
JUNIUS DANIEL,
Brig Gen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

times used. II tho ncon IL too deep the jsiss passes
within the poppy head.
L1.IspEssRoN TsLlfuERA, l.. Tulip tree white wood
poplar. Grows In swanps; dinused. Collected In 81.
yoha's, Charleston district; Columbia Newbsrn. FL
JuRs
Th. plant tonic, dureti. and diaphoretic and GEL
sray Considered of the valuable OF the substi-
tutea for Peruvian bark Dose Of bark xxxxx grs s
stjnulaRt tonic slightly The Infusion or de-.
cosoA made in the proportion of oance TO pint
water dose two faid ounces.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

deeply panied to hear Of the death ohsjor HIM
McRAE of the 9Th Regiment N. c. IT, which took place
Charleston Wednesday last the 22nd instant BY his
death army of the Conederacy has lost brave and
true man. gallant soldier and this, his native tewn,
of her wortest Though not falling on the bat
field tho less sacrifice to the Of
his country.
Major McRAE leaves bereeved wife and family and a
large circle of devoted relatives and attached friends to
mourn his death.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-30

TIE Confederate Flag adopted by the Senate On
day last, for its Union" square, the pre-
sent battle flag, wit Saint Andrews Cross, blue, on
white field the stars symbolioal of the States being white
and placed in the limbs of the The fly balance
of Gag consist of three bars the centre blue
two outside ones white.
The New York herald., 1863-11-13

FIRx CoKLAST srRsKr Shortly before two O'Clock
Thursday morning are broke out on the hf,h floor
OF building No 81 ortsndt street In the boot and shoe
mandatory OF q. T. c. Morrow. Owing 10 the prompt
action OF tho remcn tho 6anes cxtinguIshed.
The hre burned through the dooring OF the nfih story
and dropped through TO the fourth floor, where the
largest amount Of damage done The loss on Messrs
stock will be about 81 900 insured for IS 900
In tho Merchants insurance Company. Tho second door
Is occupied by q. ". Cowes x Co., dealers in cotton
batting and lamp wick Stock slightly damaged
by water; insured for $4,000 IN the Globe, Re.
lief Corn Exchange and Jersey City insurance companies
The first floor occupied by G.. l. Parson Son deners
10 bots and shoes StocE damaged by water, &c some
goods reported TO be stolen Insured for f5b o00 ~ fol-
IDws:-Bowery, $40, 900; PhTnx, 10000: Manhattan,
f5 900; Hamilton IS 900 Mechanics and Traders,
SIC, 900; Montsuk, s5 900; Brooklyn 5000 New York
Equitable IS O0O-totai SIS 900 The building IL o~nsd
by WIN r. Lee; IL rs damaged about 1900 insured The
ire IL supposed caused by asbes eft careezsy in
q wooden boz.
FIRx IN ROOSEVELT STREET About two O'Clock yesterday
morning nre occurred In the liquor store OF Timothy
Dugan corner OF Roosevelt and Cherry streets Damage
about $500 insured
Compliment PRovosr MAKsHAi~-The citizens OF the
Twenty second ward wednesday evening, and pre-.
ssoted Captain Jenkins the Provost Marshal OF the Ninth
district with complimentary resolutions baaut
fully enerossed and framed testimonial VI their mp
rrecst0n his honorable and impartial condnct during
the draft Tho presentation made BY Hon Alex
Ward, himself the fortunate recipient OF prke IN the
pAtriotic lottery.
The New York herald., 1863-11-13
The Navy.

cAAASoas, IRON CIAD,-rbe Monitor battery oamaochs.
built by Secor Co.. Jersey CITY arrived in San Francis
CO Wednesday OF this woek. aftsr passagc OF ono
hundred and sixty days from this port Sho shipped
from here In the ship Aquiis aud will be put together at
the Mare Island Navy Yard. Al the time tho Aquila
sailed the press desired not to the fact that
her cargo consisted OF roucad lest OF the pr,va
teers should catch hsr and II currently reported that
the captain o the Aquls had instructions TO sink his ship
and take to his boats provided Prvaeer hove In sight
and thus prevent the rebels from capturing most dan
gerous and valuable prize The Csiforoians will
have opportunity 10 roo-ciad and have thor
waters invulnerabe vessel.of war, az we'll mo
mento of the ingenuity OF Captain Ericsson and the skill
OF Messrs sccor & Co. The news OF her sale arrival
reached Messrs. Secor yesterday.
THE FRigArE PownATAN.
PmLApxLpHiA. Nov. 12, 1883.
The rigate owha,an Is expected To sail this afternoon
~ morrow under sealed orders.