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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

ALL SORTS of reports were afoat yesterday Oh the
street. among other things it was asserted that forty
vessels were of New Inlet. We made dilligent in
qury and found that all these reports grouudess
There was the usual bockading squadron and no more
We will not be attacked by wooden vessels of the cali
br that can come here, without cooperating
land iorce The Monitor and consorts may have been
coming here. The fotila of light draft steamers now
at Newbern cannot be intended for this place. They
could never get into river, survive an engage
ment with our batteries
1t has been said that threatened men live long II
we can apply this to towns, then Wilmington has q
long of life before her. for she has been frequently
threa tened the last time in the New York Chamber
Conn cree by member who stated that there were
already fourteen vessels engaged in thesearch after the
Alabama, and that On the forthcoming raising of the
ckade at Wilmington, the blockading squadron there
would join in the pursuit This of course means neither
NOR more less than that attack upon Wilmington is
contemplated and its fall anticipated for of course in
10 ether event would the enemy raise the blockade
Well we must trust in providence and keep our pow.
de- in good order.-DGHy Journal, 9th.
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Small PO1.

We hear and read about the existence of this oath-
some disease in various parts of the country The Sal
isbury Hatctn,an of the 9Th instant, before u.s.
says that it has manifested itself in that Rowanl
ty. A friend Informed US yesterday of its being
among some free negroes in Robson county
1t in Georgia and in East Tennessee, having been
brought by paroed or exchanged prisoners, who had
been brought in contact with it at Cairo
In view Of this state of the case would urge upon
al the duty OF being vaccinated, and having all under
their control vaccinated This will ensure immunity
from attack and check the spread of the disease
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DIE

On the 4th instant, Mrs. MARY NEWTON, wdgE
the late John Newton, aged 70 years The deceased
native OF south Carolina, but resident of this State
the last &c years She had been a consistent member
the Methodist Church for the last 40 years. and died
full hope OF a blessed Immortality.
In Washington ID. G., On Skmday the 2st Sept, IT,.
Lieut. THOMAS COWAN, Company B, Sd Reg't n. c. ssE
Troops of wound received at the battle OF HhapsDn.
He who falls for his fa'herland, may well claim Inc u
remembrance from those for whom he dies
30 April 9Th, 1899, Lieut.. Cowan graduated al VI
University or North Carolina, in the class OF 1853 @
law with Judge Pearson for two years. was admitted @
bar in 1850, and while attending the Superior Court
the order of Governor Ellis to seize Fort asweLers
turned at once to his home and volunteered private
the ranks OF the Wilmington Light Infantry. AiterTa
he was rendered commission I'd Lieut.. in the orlEla
appointments for the N G. State Troops-ranking fromA
18th, 1861. He served for long time in Gen Wshsi
Brigade but at the period of his DEATH his Regimen We
under command of Gen. Ripley In all the history Of M
glorious Third Lieut.. Cowan was thoroughly identified a.
ter the battles at Richmond, he was promotes to
Lieutenancy, and was in command of his Company o. g
battle Of Boonsboro and that bloody day when be gaze
the precious offering of his youog life and hopes'~
country, and to glory.
Wounded in the head, he removed by the Federal
tn oIities to Washington Thursday, the day succee
Sabbath morning 1ell on brow whe1ce pain and care
departed fcrevermore.
Consigned first to the rude grave of the prisoDtE
was afterwards committed to consecTaed ground wiz
solemn service of the church, and the tears OF the
women who ministered at ms GGuca, VINO ~ the lana
Such is the record of his life simple indeed but u l'
who knew him,-eloquent beyond the expressVl,
words.
In GoIdsboro, on the 3lst of December, nit WILLIE
E. ROBINSON, son of William L. and Janetta R0bins.-
of Sampson county, aged about 10 years and mOn!'
He q volunteer in the 5lst Regiment, Company O.
G. L.
In Neshoba county Mississippi the Goth Of seP'~
Der, 1861, JOHN ALDERMAN, aged 60 years. - .
The deceased was born and raised in New BaD..rr
county, n c., and well known roughout the co9.
In the year 1885 he removed with his family Msss.
At the time leaving many friends and relatives Il
row at his departure. ,t,,
The day he died he star ed with his wife to preaen
stopping his horse at store the road for his VIE NIX
some trading his horse took fright at some cows
up behind he making great effort to hold him. was
TO have broken some blood vessel about his hear ""
caused him to expire in less than one hour.
Biblical Recorder please copy. n.ftG
On Friday, January I'd, 1862 at Confederate FoT0HN
the residence of his father after q short illness, III
MORRISON, son of James N. and Eliza Craig 's''
years, months aud days
Charleston papers please copy. Ian, pvsTOR
In Hnlsboro, on the 10th inst, Mrs. ELIZA REsIV'
In the 18th year Of her age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

A new species of food for army uses, called the a
tract of fish, is highly commended for invalid sod.
and Others. A halt ounce represents the whole amour
of utriment in pound of fresh beef The mcthcd
preparation is thus described " The whole prooa,
consists in taking lean beef free OF bone ard tat a
ping it fire when used for sausages or muac ma.
and mixing it with its own weight of water II iste
slowly healed to boiling and allowed to boil brsky
moment or two, when it is strained through cot
cloth to separate the coagulated albumen end f)d-
The evaporation to dryness Of the solution must c
Quoted at low temperature by water bath ~a
steam heat. The powder is readily soluble in walr-
When properly dried it will keep Tor months. Eaoay
can be stored in an ordinary watch fob to sustain
soldier week. An ordinary proclaim lined ke'l
holding gallon, is sufficient for the preparation q
extract. TO dry the solution, put the kettle lt0
larger vessel containing hot water With but ill.,.
trouble on the part of their friends, almost evcysd
might be provided with some of this valuable na,r.
ment.-L Louisville Journal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

TIE LEGISLATURES of North Carolina will meet again
on next Monday week. We viii see what course it
will pursue We do trust that it will be such as to
rebound to its own honor and promote the best inter-
ests of the State. Surely enough has been done for
party. Let the adjourned session be devoted honestly
and in good faith to the interests of the country. The
of the Legislature have had time and opportunity
to ge clear of the influence which has been so potent
or evil and impotent for good We trust that they
have made good use of this time and opportunity.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

PAINFUL AocIDENT.-We learn that on Sunday last,
the 4h instant, the residence of Mrs. MARY NEWTON
about three miles from Confederate Point, was COM
pletey destroyed by fire, and that Mrs. NEWTON her
sell On aged lady, was so much injured to her
death in few hours.
Ho" the ire originated is not known, there having
been no one IN the house at the time but the old lady,
who was unable to give any account of it. The loss
OF property by the fire is estimated at ten to twelve
thousand dollars.
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ssses
Very Respectfully,



The following letter has been posted in the Iivur
Underwriters rooms
Sir AS an impression prevails in some ouora.
that the steamer Thistle was captured by the luse..
ra after leaving Madeira, we deem it right to acor
you that The Captain of her Britannia Majesty Steam
er Leopard was informed by the commanding Cfcr
the luscarora that the Ihistle's papers having b.,
found all in order she was allowed to proceed imr.
ately. We make this statement on the AUTHORITY O,
letter from the Admiralty, received this mo,hDr-
Yours, very truly,
ANDREW +. BYRNE 8 Co
The steamer Crusader, which arrived at Livergr
on the 18th utiulo, brought dates from Bermudl
the 4th ut.
The steamer Jus:ita, from London, arrived On
Sd ult.
The British steamer COrnubia, from Cork, via FAN
has also arrived and reported that shortly after eav
Fayal she was stopped by the United States seaar
Tuscarora, Captain Craven. After examining l
papers the vessel underwent thorough search e.,
the cargo (coals) being thrown on one side to asca
that nothing was ST wed under them. Being sas
that she contained no contraband of war SIZE Nas
lowed to proceed. The officer in charge of the search
ing party stated they were the lookout for sn.
steamer called the Pearl, from the Clyde, wbi. 4.
Queenstown 18th November for Nassau.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

THE VICTORY THE STATE L1NE.-A correspon
dent gives the following of the practical results
of the late victory achieved by the Virginia State
Line The men, already elaed by their victories,
still more jubant discovering that their capture
consisted OF nine boats go feet long each containing
500 Austrian rifles, with large supplies of ammunition
but what pleased their fancy than all besides
500 overcoats 500 Jackets 500 pairs of drawers 500
pairs of splendid army Shoes 5000 pairs yarn socks
600 thick shirts, 500 pairs pants 800 good army hats
and hundreds of heavy blankets, besides heavy supplies
of sugar. SALT and coffee The value of the whole can
be safely estimated at $250OOO. The loss side
was three killed and seven wounded. Among the lat
ter was Capts. Keser and Finday who were painfully
injured but not dangerously These gentlemen deserve
high commentator for their gallant conduct during the
engagement 1t fell to the lot of Col. Becky OF the
LIST Regiment to lead the main charge against the
my, and to bis manly bearing and bold leadership of
his men may be attributed our speedy success.
1t is needless to make further mention of individual
instances of gallanry, for all (both men and ocer d.;
their duty nebly. Our commanding officer, Color u
Clarkson, the admiration of his whole comnal j,
for he seen at the post Of danger and duty
cheering his men onWard!'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15
CAPTURE OF THE HARRIET LANE,
&c., CONFIRMED.

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 9th, 1851 O'Clock, P. M.
An official dispatch from Gen. }. B. Nagruder firms
the capture of the Harriet Lane off Galveston The
rest OF the fleet escaped ignominiously under
of flag of truce. General Magruder says 1 have
about six huBdred prisoners and q large quanti-
ty oe valuable stores. arms, etc. The Harriet Lane
is very little injured She carried by being boarded
from high pressure cotton steamers manned by Texas
ally ard artillery.
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To which add Ariel,
Semmes' work for December,

YANKEE FORCE AT NEwBERN-We learn from per-
ecty reliable source that there were in the waters of
Newbern, on Wednesday last. no fewer than fffy five
Yankee transports The forces there include the com
mands of three Major Generals usually in the Yankee
army, 10000 EACH which gives the full force there at
some $4,000 to $4,000 at least. As we before stated
this intelligence Is reliabls,-&ess Journal, 9th.
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From the Raleigh Progress.
IMPORTANT FROM NEWRERN.


JANUARY 9Th, 1853.
j. L. PENNINGTON DEAR SIR: The Yankee force
in Newbern is about 10000 men, and Maj. Gen. Neg
ly's division is landing at Morehead City and camping
at Carolina City. The seth and Tooth New York
landed at that place week ago today and there
waiting for the balance of the division. Wilmington
the place of attack, but the ronclads did not turn
up right one having put in at Beaufort harbor badly
damaged and unfit for service until repaired, and the
other ron-cads supposed to be sunk at Since the
disaster among the ironclads the Yankee programme
may be changed and the attack made Goldsboro'
Weldon. The Yankees say they have three hundred
Indians but my opinion is they negroes painted Up
as Indians A Yankee chaplain last Sunday aud also
Christmas day made proclamation to the negroes at
Newbern, declaring them forever free. On Gen. Eos
ters last raid towards Hamilton, or WILLIAMSON be
stole several pair of horses and number of carriages
and has made Mrs. Col. Emory present of estab-
lishmeut and she is driving around town in grand
St1e.
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he no longer moves living thing among :.
hearts. " ""0Vtlons Of ,y
? Resolusd Tha q copy of these resolution, l., wv
Journal for publication and he relatives of tb sent
Lieut.. j. t. SAVAGE deceased
I. E Geo. Ego; r Committee. '''''"''
IA, Ugh Standard please copy.
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OF ICIAL REPORT OF GEN. MAGRUDER.
NATCnEz, JAM sth, VIA MOBILE, Jan. 9th 1868.
The following official despatch is taken from the Natche
head QUARTERS,


HEAD QUARTERS
GALVESTON, TEXAS Jan. 1st, 1868
To S. Cooper, Adjuant General:
This morning. first of January at o'clock, A. M, at
tackled the enemys feet and garrison at this place. and
captured the latter and steamer Harriet Lane and two
barges and schooner of the former The four
in number ANONYMOUSLY escaped under of flag of
truce have about 600 prisoners and large quantity of
valuable stores, DC The Harriet Lane very little
injured. She carried by boarding from two high
pressure cotton teames, manned by Texas cavalry and
artillery and the line troops and CALAMITY command
ed by Col Thos Green of sbys brigade, and the ships
and artillery by Major Leon Smith, to whose indomitabe
energy and heroic daring the country indebted for the
successful execution OF plan which had conceived for
the destruction of the enemys feet Col Bagley of sbys
BRIGADE also commanded the vounte his regiment
for the naval expedition, in which every officer every
for himself inn erishable
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
igned,) J. BANKHEAD MAGRUDER
Maj. Gen. Com. Dept. and Dist. of Texas.
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REPORTS OF MORGAN AND FORREST-THE RECENT
CAPTURE OF PRISONERS IN THE WEST

chattanooga Jan. 9th, 1868.
The Rebel publishes the following dispatch from Off
cial source:
WINCHESTER, Jan. 9th.
Morgans report of expedition shows two thousand
pareled prisoners hundred of the enemy kt and
wounded, and immense quantity of and property
destroyed Forests report shows 1900 prisoners 1000 of
the enemy killed and wounded, immense quantity of
arms, ammunition and destroyed and his whole
command splenddIy equipped
Our operations at Murfreesboro including the capture
prisoners besides 1000 captured at Hartsvie and
around Nashville summing up in the last months.
We captured and to the 80 cannon, 5000
small and 1000 the hands of troops and 100 wagons
destroyed and mules and harness secured The enemy
loss in killed and wounded estimated at 0oO including
seven Generals.
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MARRIED.

On the 4h inst, at the residence of Mr.. McCrackn,
the Rev. Mr.. Kelly, DR.. R. g. TILLERY, of kdgeCOmb
Miss P A. TOON, of Columbus County.
In Kenansyile, on the 9Th inst, by Rev. Mr.. NchoSo
MI: CORNELIUS PATRICK, OF Clinton, to Mis-
AGNES SULLIVAN.
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me.s..g Of Ho,sn caroi.ns Troops.
CAMP l4rH REC N. g. TRooPs,
nncnnhar OAlh 1860

IPCE0D6F =
Col r. Il. BENNErr-
Sir: At the suggestion OF number OF gentlemen
Of this gment we the undersigned, respectfully beg
leave to INQUIRE whether or it would be breach OF
discipline to express our opinion in public meeting
of the Regiment in regard to recent resolutions offered
in the l. gislature of State contravening the au-
thority Of the Cont derate Government
Respectfully,
w. II. W ATKINS,
JNO. w. McGREGOR,
DAVID &. TILNAN,
Committee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

PRESIDENT DAVIS, his return from the Southwest
took the upper route through Raleigh instead of the
lower route through this place. He made s! ort
speecs in Raleigh.
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company q. 18th Regt NJ G. troops and also that Of
ist Serg't Bristol, of company B, of the same Regt
They both el like brave men 10 the faithful perform.
ance Of their duty The loss of the enemy, though not
accurately ascertaintd is known TO be heavy.
herewith enclose list of killed aud wounded on our
side. -
Very respectfully, your obi serv,t,
B. FL. ROBERTSON,
Brig. Gen. Commanding
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

Mr.. PENNINGTON, of the Raleigh Progress announ
ces that he has secured the services of Mr.. JOHN B.
NEATHERY, who will be hereafter associated with him
in the business and editorial departments of the Pro-
gress. Mr.. NEATHERY is a practical printer.
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HEADoUARTERs i4TH n. q. TRooPs,

HEADQUARTERs i4TH \. G. TROOPS,
December 20, 1862.
Messrs WATKINS, MCGREGoR AND TILMAh-
Gentlrmen Your note making enquiry as to the
proprety an consistency with discipline of expressing
an opinion respecting the resolutions of our Leg'sa-
ture is in hatd and hasten to inform you that the
Articic of War are not inringed by action IN the
premises.
| am, respectfully.
r. I. BENNETT, Col.
Comdg l4th n. G. Troops
To w. Watkins, J. W. McGregor, d. q. liIman.
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BYTELEGRAPH.
FOR THE JOURNAL.
THE YANKEES REFUSE TO RECEIVE THEIR PRISON
AUGUSTA, Jan. 9th, 1868.

AUGUSTA, jan. 9TH, I663.
The Atlanta lntegencer that the Yankee prisoners
taken Murfreesboro returned to the Yankee
horties who refused receive the unless accompanied
by their officers. Seventy Yankee officers are now
in Atlanta~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

ABRAHAM LINCOLN has issued bis threatened emanci-
patton proclamation Oh the first of January He ndi.
Gates certain States and parts of States exempt from
its operation. North Carolina is not among the ex-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

TWAS, as we supposed, all bosh about GREE1zv's
r6ue coming out for peace. is still as bitter and
uncompromisrg in its desire to have the South sub
iugated az ever it was.
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HEADQUARTERS 43D RECT N. C. T.
Camp near Goldsboro',

Jan. 9th, 1868.
The good people of the North part of Dupn will
please accept sincere thanks for lot of Blankets Shoes
socks shirts &C. &C., sent by Messrs Jernigan and Big
ze to the soldiers of this Regiment.
THOS. 8. KEENAN,,
Col. Commanding,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

The boon that the North obtained in the election Of
Abraham Lincoln is said to be 60-boon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

MILITARY CHANGES WEsr.-We learn
from Grenada that some important changes have &C.
CURED In the different commands 10 that vicinity
Gen Van Dorm has been assigned to the duty OF re-
organizing and commanding tie cavalry forces; Gen.
corps has been trs nsrred to other duty General
Loring commands. General Prices force remains
aS il WAS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

PUNCH - ON Through the kindness Of
some unknown friend are in possession of copy of
the London Punch which gives its accustomed atten-
ton to American affairs 1t has very excellent cut
represe ntng jeff Davis and Lincoln at game of cards.
on barrel of gunpowder. Old Abe, with furious as
pec and hair erect like the quilts of the etful porch.
pne has bis last cardthe Black Ace-raised on high
whilst JEFF, with elbow on the board and the eoraer O.
his card resting on his nose gives his antagonist most
wicked eer from under the front piece of his cap ap
pearing to say Play on old fellow the last card
can't help you out of the scrape Another cut repre-
sents Old Abes perplexity with the negro. He is
seated in room of the White House, with his hands
resting on his knees and most woebego gone expression
on his 1ace whilst big buck negro in bis shirt sleeves
and barefoot, with folded head thrown back and
one foot on the table, in close proximity to Abrabams
nose, interrogates him follows: CHOW den, Massa
Jonathan, what you goin to do wild dis child Eli !"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

FIRST SOUTHERN MATCHES, Manufactured by II.
DoMLER Richmond, Va" This is the label upon a
box before u.s. which contains specimens of the
article indicated.
We have tried the matches and they seem to us to
be very good article, equal to any other mathes and
Mr.. DoMLBE will supply them at reasonable prices,
considering the times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

Marine Losses In the U"ited States for December.
The New York World - of January LIST, publishes the
marine losses for Decenbes total of forty vessels
valued at 81 of which the captured and burned
and - missing are as follows
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NEAR FREDERICKSBURG Y,

MEssRs: EDITORS: The 38th Regiment N. q. Trom
TIL 9uted the following amount to the relief Of The ,
of Fredericksburg
Field aft
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FIRE-We learn that the alarm of fire about three
o'clock this morning occasioned by the burning Of
a detached building belonging to the Confederate
Sword Factory in the Southern part of town The
building believe, used partly as dwelling and
partly as tia shop. No other building was in-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

THE attempt to get up an editorial convention this
month at Macon, Ga, proved a complete IA, &c. 1t
was determined to try the thing again at Augusta, Ga
IN The a h of FpbruarV
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-15

HOME MANUFACTUREs.-We notice that M r. BURK-
HEIMER is again making Cigars-a very good article,
too, as the times go. They are really worth puff
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