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Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

pB- 1t begins to appear pretty plainly that
the enemy will make an effort to hold this de-
partment in case they should he compelled to
recognize the Confederacy. They can only do
that with any show of plausibility, by having
a civil government organized with some show
of assent on the part of the citizens. Those
who give in their allegiance, and quietly rest
under their protection, thus take grounds in
favor of throwing the West back into the arms
OF the Union.
1t is well that they should understand their
true position 1t is to be hoped that very few
will do this, but that all, by firm adhesion TO
their allegiance and refusal to cooperate in any
plan of the Federals to organize civil govern
ment, will make any pretension Of that sort RI
dculous in the eyes of the world. Thus may
our independence be secured.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

DANANAI from the subscriber. near Eon-o.
IL Lafayette county. Ark, on the 10th Oct.
1868, FOUR NEGROES. John. very tail
negro. aged about 80 years. Lewis, heavy
built low fellow, aged about 33 r,ar-. the
muscles Of his are remarkably Iar.e.
Nelson. n veavy built lubberly negro. irars lii
feet twhcn be walk; has scrufulous scarsabout
his neck; the sight OF one eyc j. ont. areI
about II years. Israel, an awkward. III ~
kncei boy, aged ai5ul; 10 years All Of III. an
are black negroes They came from Prlirie
county. beyond Little Rock. They took Mia
them two mules, one an iron grew horse mnlr.
about :onr Or iive years old ] d.n't reoollect
whether he IL branded not The other 4
oay mare mule, ag- 4 ] or Is years, some
white hairs about her foretop and other nlaces
tue brand may be dim. but she IS branded on
the foreshoulder with the letter t. will paw
four hundred dollars for tke delivery of the
above property to me near Rondo. or In fair
proportion for the delivery to me or any part
thereof, or for il lodgment in any jail 80 tha,
get it.
BENZ. c. TOTTEN-
Oct. Is, 1863 Io-s=
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04
NOTICE.
In the matter of the Estate Off
John Jchnscn deceased.

In the matter Of tie Estate of
John johnson deceased.
WHEREA>, the personal property Of said
w estate, her than slaves j. insufficient 10
pay the debts Of said estate: Notice is hereby
given that during the present term Of the Pro
bate Court for IIemPstead County, at the ex-
pira ton Of four weeks from this date, | will
appy to said Court for an order 10 sell 50
many If the slaves belonging to said estate u
may he necessary for the payment Of the debt
Of said estate And at the same time and
place will also apply for division Of the fol
owing slaves, jointly owned iy said estat
and Mariah Pear-ell, MINER. 70 wit: Henry
Jacob. Charity, Eliza. Lucy, John, Jessy, Lou
isa, Virgil, Henry, Mary. Jacob. and July
And at the same time and place. application
will be ma ie for assignment Of the dover be
ong irg to the widow Of said intcstaie-
r. A. BRTNSON
AGn.'I oi Join johnson decd
Cct,Lcr 2lst. 1868. 5"-5"
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

'-RUMoRED PEXDENcY on NEGorTArIoSs.-A
special despatch from Washington 10 the Her
aid says: For two months past the question Of
the settlement of imprn ling difficulties be-
tween the North and South without further
hloodshed, is being under consideration in
Washington and Richmond. Negotiations have
not yet reached any propositon.'-'
The Memphis Appeal notices this rumor.
but does not attach much importance to il. II
~ possible, however, and should be kept in
mind By the weak-kneed. 1t woull be a pitv
for them to give in, just upon the eve OF honor
able deliverance from their sufferings and
trials The rumor, however, is probably on ly
q feeler thrown out BY Bennett.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

Mr We are under obligations to Captain
Parks for quite lot of Eastern papers during
the past week. They are not the latest, but
contain much valuable information.
Lieut.. Join II. Kirkpatrick, of this county,
ret,' rned home a few days ago. He brings Us
the latest dispatches, which will be found in
our c lumns. He brings a rumor (Which ne
only gives as such) that Rcsecrnntz had re-
treated across the Tennessee with loss Of ten
thousand men. 1t was brought to the river
the day he crossed.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

AFFAIRS IL MIssoURI--A quar- rel which bids
fair to be seriou., is brewing between the two
branche. of Union men in that State, the con
servatives and the emancipdtionists. W: do
not know that we have hit their peculiar no.
menclature Of parties. but the split is between
,tiose who are in favor Of immediate omaHcira
ion, ard those who, being predominant in their
bogus convention lately ass, mbied, voted for
gradual emancipation. The former are dissat-
'-f'-d. and wish Q new trial. They are holding
meetings and urging the calling OF new con
vention, independent of the legislature to alter
the constitution and abolish slavery at once
Hon. ". GRAFT. Brown. candidate for IL -
Senator. takes the ground that ii the legislature
does not call new convention, the people
have right 10 get up one of their own accord
The st. Louis Democrat supports this view
The Republican on the other hand denouIces il
as treasOnous and revolutionary. and classes the
emancipationists jacobincal in their characte er
with the secessonsts. A good deal of animosty
10 growing out Of it, and may come to bloodshed
In the disorganized condition of that State the
minds Of men become amiliarized with such
things. and they easily occnr. The secession
ists Of the State are hardened into granite.
They will remain firm ana sseadfast under all
difficulties. Already they have been tried by
fire. and the pure gold only remains. They
have but TO wait their opportunity.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

HV- Nashville despatch Of the 9Th gives
an accsunt OF what 1T terms shameful affair
a. uiasgsw- It says that eghty-two rebels
attacked 800 Federals in Notifications and
having artillery. They were completely sur
Prised and defeated. The Confederates took
$4,000 from the bank and a number Of fresh
horses. This glimpse behind their lines is
hopeful How long will 1t be before they cen
quer all the South
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04
Runaway in Jail.

COMMITTED 70 the Jail Of Hemrs;cad eoun-
y ~. Ark, or the 18th day Of October, 1867.
nrgrl Iran who says his Mains j. IA mr.
about q years Of age. VT ,.aIk co.ut- iiy1 feet
nigh, weighs about ~ pounl- has 30 fviI-
rrul uniform and -as- - belnHg= 10 a man by
tie name Of DesheTs, and was sent to Texas
by man named Dcdcrick. The owner i re-
qnested 10 come forward. prove property. paw
charges and take him away, or be will be dealt
with according 90 law.
j. ERWIN. Jailor
Hampstead county, Ark.
Oct. 2S. 1865. ,O-tr
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

TmE NoRTaERs DRtrT The Washington
correspondent Of the New York World writes
as follows about the draft:
The correspondence .. the Mayor and Comp
troilrr or Chicago. and tho President. &c,
about the draft and enrolment IF that city, is
regarded As funny in all respect=-frsi, III TIL.
Presidents queer poaitic about ''correa pom
ing with Governors Of ST. ties ouly. ard last
EHJ always IN tile fact that there has not been,
will not b., and ever was to be, any draft H.
Of the Western States, unless il may bc in
Kansas or Minnesota, or GONE other small
State, whose Presidential vote is insi gniiica mt
mild fear of the Western States, as inhabit-
ed by rude, voting, fighting cr- wd, pervadcs
the parlors of the A-lIni" istri ton, and dis
suadcs from any trifing with tEeir liberties.
Ii is tho mercaatile seaLoarl States that are
invited 10 lew the beauties VI the draft.
In those. some half dozen regiments Of
drafted men will be got, as many more of sub
stitutes, and Communication money enough 10
purchase al the poor negroes in Maryland to
make soldi OF. IL is regarded as u capital
joke by Mr.. Secretary Stanton that through
the thumb -scr-w process of tho daft New
Englan |, New York and Pennsylvania men
have been compelled 10 pay 500 piece to
bny up the most worthless Of the Maryland
negroes ito fight the battle Or freedom This
device in taxation. 1t IL thought, has not been
outdone in India, where queer ferns prevail uf
squeezing money from people. The ablest
minister Of Charles /, Jetfries, was great
joker. but his cunning fliled him one day at
wspping.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

IMPORTANT RUNoRs.-Extract Of a private
letter from an officer Of Monroe's regiment.
dated October 3lst after returning from a
visit to Pine Bluff under flag of truce:
81 saw and brought out the Memphis Bui-
letin of the 10th int. 1t stated that France
and Spain had certainly acknowledged our
Independence. An Austrian Prince Maxi
milisD) had accepted the throne Of Mexico on
these conditions, viz: That his acceptance
should be approved by the vote Of the Mexican
people, which has been done. That the Con.
federacy should recognize said government
and renounce the Monroe doctrine. Under
these conditions he would coincide with France
Austria proving IN ally. The Federals do not
deny the recognition, but say they can whip
all Of us. The paper also states that 100, 900
Mexican troops would be marched to the Rio
Grande, md that the French feet would land
troops 1T New Orleans aud Baltimore.
-Four or FIVE hundred negroes ran away from
the Federals while the fight was going OIL
They say they nre dissatisfied and will freeze
and starve this winter"
The ofhcer is entitled to the highest credit
The bulletin is not. 1t has on several occa-
sions published very favorable news for the
eouth which turned out false. Our readers
will not be led away by the above until con-
armed Still it is worth notice.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04
Runaway i'm Jail.
Oct. Is, 1863.

(loMMITTED to the Jail of Hampstead coun-
~ ty, Ark, on the Goth Of October. 1868. 4
Negro nan named George, about p years of
age. DARK color, feet inches high, weighs
ABOUT lio pounds, has scar over the left eye.
says ne belongs TO Dawson Cunningham. The
owner Of said negro is requested to me for
ward, prove property. pay charges and take
him away, or he will be dealt with accoriinr-
TO law.
J. ERWIN, Jailor
Oct IS, 1868. sa',r
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

D@ The Vicomte de St. Romain has be.p
sent by the French Government to our, to ne :.
gofiatc for the expectation of the tobacco
bought for France by French agents.
The Confederate States Government has q,
last consented to allow the tobacco to leave tbe
country, provided the French Government
will send its own vessels for IT,
The latter will send French ships, accom-.
panied by aimed conveys
To this the United States Govern oh
jects IN toto.
Vicomte de st. Romain is now making bs
way to New York to send the result of his mis-
sion through the French Consul to the Emperor.
The French frigatss in New York are there
on this errand,
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04
Five Hundred Dollars R.w.rd

y ANAWAY from the undersigned near
IL Clarksville, Texas, TWO NEGRO MEN
one named Net, sometimes called Bill. aged
~ years, bought at Pine Bluff, Ark Another
namea bailey aged 70 or % years. formerly
from Mississippi. They will probably attemnt
to 60 the Federals. The above re ward will he
given Tor their apprehension ana confinement
IN any jail SO that may get them Address
me at Ciarksville and also at Salado, Bell conn
~, Texas.
!. III. ApDLER
vc'' . 1890. <0n
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04
Terms OF Advertising.

~ Capt. D. H. Lindsny, formerly COM
mandant of this post, has been ordered on duty
elsewhere. He is succeeded here by Capt. J.
B. Forester, with Capt. F. S. Robertson as
adjutaut. We heartily commend these officers
to the good will and hearty CO. o-operaticn of our
oitiaens
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

esc~ despatch from Okalona on the 9Th
says the enemy's cavalry from Corinth, above
iooo strong, with four pieces Of artillery, at
tackled Col. Rich rdson's forces near New AL
oany at 4. m. yesternuy. The engagement
lasted until near 8 p. m, the artillery being
chiehy engaged, when the enemy were re-
pulsed.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

GEORGIA ELEcrIoS.-Sixtv nount;es b,v.
been heard from Browns majority over bo,h
ms competitors is ais; over Hill. 7.O4s.
over Farlow, 1916 The vote in the army SO
lar as heard from is as follows:-Brown. 4. sss.
Farlow, 6l5, Hill, s4s
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

tiaIiv successiui-uamsgs.k ..~--.--
and alarming the enemy's whole feet.
Two Of 0ur IN en- uarod IN tI,n o~-l:
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

from mississippi. Iney VIII probably attempt
to 90 the Federals. The above re ward will be
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

1uS = y - = =
|inguished gentleman, Hon.
for his refusal to join Us in
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

The SIrUATIoS.-All accounts represent the
army and people beyond the Mississippi as
more buoyant and hopeful than they have been
for long time. A new enthusiasm has
sprung up there. The Southern sun rises in
the ascen ant. The enemy are terribly foilei
in their efforts. There can be no mistaking
this, and they show signs Of weakness as pal
pable. Their resources are running low. We
think the scales are about to turn. Here, We
are more under u cloud, but patience and en-
ergy will carry Us through. 1t is not proper
for us to disclose the designs, movements, or
position Of our forces, even 50 far as we are
sure Of them This much we may say, our
troops are getting in much better condition for
service, and desertions now rarely occur We
may look for a good report from them when
blow is struck.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-04

P0fNo Uh VIZ ~1Huy u VIC UlUHaC Il
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rod az Cedar Ru, C..i~.---- C...-.
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IHUIHIHE.
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iukeWarE In tne southern cnu1o tn fhasa
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Oct. 2s, 1868.
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500 Reward.

Oct. %. 1865.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01

The following list OF casualties at Kinston &c, is il
addition to that il last sost of the wounded arr
IN the Raleigh Hospitals l be Progress says thai
none OF them seriously hurt:
llth n. Q. Killed GOrt John Dill enper Cc
L LIEUT. Means, Berry lker Serg't Elem Rriston
W Duck B. %ouuded--J Carroll, Fl Bosemsn, seriously
Shuter Ha!terie, r Ha grove III Clark CAPRICE
y moris u :. H over, G Anderson, Hearton, G A
LoVlLg, Michael Craft A ehul T Thrower, slightly
Slst +: Q T-Kii!ed-Lieut Llet, Il Gill Wounded
LeuIJ EVENT moraly Capt Bry Britton, Aerg
b BeaI, EeHsom, Lieut. W Smith, Anderson Ga pt
Mckay, 5cLean, Hester, W Hardison 5 Petit
grew, serg't Rhodes
63d N: G. w unded-Serg't Ross slight; D Davis
Royal, Shepherd.
59th n. C. T.-Kiled-B q Smith. Wounded-Eias
Duiln mortally; rarkerson, Carlisle.
MaIeIs Battali lion.-Wounded-J l. Quinn, Bailey,
Nicholson, w Poole.
St:rrs Battery.-Wonnded-S Array.
26th n; G. T.-Wounded--CaptJ ] G Steel
62d-R Brown, wounded.
68th-J 81 Lee, -
44th-A Hancock I"
6lst-Ki led-E Carpenter. Wounded-P Mott, l.
Brown.
Sand N. G. T --Wounded--v Brooks, W Cambeu. ] F
Ada ns, Brooks Brown, shumate, l. Sprinkle.
lot q. T--Wounded-M Golden.
5Ist-Wounded-R NJ Currey, Powers, Bruner
FL Connolly. Merritt
WOUNDED SOUTH CARoLINIANs RALsIGH HOSPITALS.
23d-W Andrews Serg't White Albert Gary,
IhsndIer , Glnsey Quincy, Page, j Fernds u,k,
Wadrup. Capt A Durham.
Wt-J Williams, Lieut. Harrison, f Esstridge,
Capt Henson. K hcClenden 7 Manly J Bitter
II h Pelham, NJ swee zy, " Crowder.
Hoicombe Legion w McAtee, Harvey, w Barrett
Carlton.
1sth--D Smith.
Byer's Batalion--W Crane. Bakers Go ] ] Powell
All these wounded slightly EduetteUH lille Observer,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01
Recent Changes la N. C. Troops.

Lieut. Colonel Edward Savage, 3rd Regiment, oil
New Hanover, he's resigned. Maj. Stephen D. Thrus-
ton, Sd Regiment OF Duplin has been promoted to
Lieut.. Colonel, vice Savage resigned. Capt. w. M.
Parsley, 81 Regiment, of New Hanover, has been pro
NOTED to Major, vice Thruston promoted,
Capt. Henry I. Guon, 10Th Regiment, N. G.
Troops has been promoted to junior Major Of that Re
giment
First Lieut. Daniel Cogdel recently transferred from
Capt. Andrews Company to Capt. Guious is promoted
to Captain, vice Guion.
First L. and Adj't John S. R. Miller, 1st Reg't
has been promoted to the Captaincy of Co. II, posi-
tion he has been filling since Capt. r. w: Rves was
mortaly wounded in June last. We learn that he has
greatly dstingushe himself by his gallant conduct in
the many engagements participated in by the noble
First and is eminently entitled to the honor confer
red on him.
Capt Walter r. Stallings, I'd Reg't, has been pro-
noted to Major, vice Howard, deceased.
Major Robert V. Cowan, SD Reg't, has been pro-
NOTED to 1t. Colonel, vice Rob't F. Hoke, promoted
to Col. of 2lst Reg't- Raleigh Progress.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01
TERMS on ADvEnTIsTra.

And whereas the President of the Uutei staea hos L
pubic and official declaraton sgnifed not only hs s5
s ot ne effort to excite servle within the Con
e ms intention to give aid and encourage
there!o these Independent States shall continn To ras
70 !1ssn power sfter the first day of Januarv
next: and has thus made known that ali az, ,aIs - y
of nations the dictates rason sS to thS
humanity would be addressed in vain to nstncs OF
that they can deferred from the connnisajo na
crimes only by the terms of just retribuion oI these
Now, therefore, l, Jefferson Davis, President of t "
federate States of America and acting by thei
duct is not guided by the passion of revenge ht
reluctantly yield to the solemn day OF pressing h.
cessary severity, crimes OF which th ir citizens are The %
TINS 40 issue this my proclamation, and by virtue of NV
authority as Commander in Chief the arnies of tbe
federate States, do order, - '"S C"H'
lst That all commissioned officers in tho co,o,,
said Benjamin F. Butler be declared not a,tiI oI
considered soldiers engaged in honorable 10 De
robbers and criminals, deserving death and pI
and each o them be, whenever captured reserved for
cution. A"'
I'd That The private soldiers and non.commiss;o, a,
in the army OF said Butter be considered aa onI III
instruments used for the commission of the crimes te
therefore, be treated, wheR captured prisoners of
with snch kindpess aud humanity and be sent homo
usual psros, that they will in aI or serve 49,
United States in any capacity during the continuance Of
this war, unless duly exchanged
3D. That al negEo slaves captured in be at opca 10
liyered the executive authorities of tbs resnsct
states which they belong, to be dealt with ACCORDING n
the laws of said States.
4h That the like orders be executed in all casea wifi,
respect all commissioned officers of the United States
when found serving in company with armed slaves in in
surrecon against the authorities OF the different States Of
this Confederacy.
In testimony whereof have signed these presents and
caused the seal of the Confederate States of
America to be affixed thereto, at the city of Rich
LIS mond on this 22d day of December, in the year of
~, our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
(sgned) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President,
d PrNrr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01
LErrRR PROM a YAxKER soLpIRR.

LETTER FROM A YANKEE SOLDIER.
The following letter, (says the Richmond Enquirer
written On sheet of large blank book, found in
Fredericksburg when the vaudals retired 1t tells of
their sacking of the city, and also gives idea of
their enormous losses We give the letter just as it
is written as somewhat favorable specimen of that
I" education On which our enemy INDUCES his compa.
cencS:
FREDERICKs BURG, VA, Dec. 18TH 1862.
DEAR MOTHER You will think this a curious sheet
OF Paper for letter it is leaf of blank Book found
in desk here in the City in good Brick house
at present the City has been ransacked s about twice
the size of Waterbury there is not single Sitzan In
the place everything is in ruins the Rebbel Batteries is
hall mile from this house they have destroyed
what we left standing Shattered by thou
sands in the streets trying take their Rife Pits they
had Guns Planted to rake every street with
and Canister Division the first to engage the
enemy the Morning after the first Days tight our Regl-
ment bad LOS Men left in the ranks Captain Carpenter
wounded also all Field Officers we had but two
Captains left in the Regt. it is O'clock Monday Eve
ming this is the fifth Days fighting and we are nearly
tired out. there is H. men left in Company we
here in the City and cannot retreat the river
nor advance over their Breast Works So we are in
bad fix this letter will be sent to you soon as pos3
be whether am Alive or Dead. | have passed so far
unharmed for the rest do not know but have followed
the advice of of best Generals to Put my trust
in God and Keep my Powder dry" every thing that
large City generally has left here Such as Flour,
Tobacco Clothing, Groceries, Liquor, Meat Fish, in
fact everything you could Mention Covers the Street
fupiture is destroyed in every place you turn to-
Silver ware, watches jewery Silver Plate China Ware
getting poor so must Close if have chance will
write more some other time So
More from yours Truly
JAMES j. GILBERT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01

body guard While the court was IN SESSION Stonewal
skedaidltd. Fremont followed, ho~ev.r. and would
have bagged him if he had not taken the wrong road
IN. Herod) and travelled NORTH while ackson was
going South. Getting safe back to Richmond, Stone
wall bore leading part in the battles 10 front OF that
" doomed (see all the papers, city
According to the Northern prints jackson suffered
terribly n person in these battles He lost bis right
leg Hanover Court-H House and his left at Gaines
ville The next day. while leading his corps into bat
tie at Savage his horse banked in front of barrel OF
bears, which had beer abandoned by army and he
compelled to dismount aid so it on foot, in doing
which be lest bis right The succeeding day be
lost bis left arm at Peach Orchard.
Two days AFTER at the battle OF Malvern Hill, he
sot ped down to asten his shoe and while in that posi-
ton his head was blown off by 1O3 900 pound she'll
This the unkndest cut of all but the old veteran
merely raised his martial form erect, and said My
bleeding country, chferfully make the sacrifice. Old
head farewell !! These are but few of the wounds the
old has notwithstanding to the papers. Even
write the report comes that this modern Brarous
lost another at ADtietam.
Stonewall jackson, in personal appearance, is most
unlovey-and it is said that hellke the Ashantees-
6lcs his teeth to sharp point every other morning
Ii stands eleven feet five inches Tor five feet eleven
inches, am Mt certain which, in bis boots-when be
has got any.
His hair is black and was furnished to order by
Bachelor of New York. 10 religion he is at times
devout Cafholic-at least be followed closely in the
footsteps of the Pope during of his campaigns
and at others be is coporteur for the American Tract
Socety-at any rate he has probably LETT more tracks
in Virginia than any other white man and, according
to the papers, always goes into battle with family BIZ
bic under one arm and Greek Testament in the coat
tail pocket, which he reads during the intervals of the
fighting.
He is abstemious in his habits having been known
to live niue days off of sardine and barrel OF
whiskey in dress he is extremely neat never wearing
shirt more than three months without changing it.
To up, Stonewall, in private life is-as Shaks-
peare says is man that we may never
look upon his like again" In his military capacity he
IS, to quote Sheridan Knowles, " in peace lamb, in
war-a lam'ei."