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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

EnrERoR OF MEuco-Yesterdayw we published late
news from Mexico in which Is stated that the
had proclaimed Macmillan Emperor, with grand ga
lute. Who is Maximilian is question frequently
asked We euppose him to be scion of the Bonaparte
family 10 whish there two persons OF that name
grandchildren of Eugene Beanharnais and his wife, the
Princess of Bavaria Eugene child OF Josephine
by her first marriage and great iavorte with the En-
peror Napoleon who. in 1906 adopted him as his SON
BE was subs qaently appointed Viceroy of Italy, and
married the Princess of Bavaria. In 1877 he had
son called Msxmilian who entered the service OF Rus
sa, and in 1889 married the Grand Duchess Marie
Nicolaiwena, daughterof The Emperor Nicholas BY
this LAZY be had several children two whom are sone
one Priace Nicholas Maximilisu born l84l, and Eu
gene Macmillan, born ia 1s47. Is the Emperor Of
Mexico the elder Of the two?
There is none of the Bonapare blood in their veins
but they are so allied to that family to be Considered
q part of it. The choice of such person would be
evidently a stroke of policy 1t associates with the
French dynasty the grandson Of one of the most d'sn-
guisbed monarchs that have occupied the Russian
throne and it would to add distinction and pow
er to The present French Emperor has adopted the
wisdom of bis uncle for his guidance and one
part of that We Know to strengthen bis position
through every ramfcaion of family ties
Mobile Tribune.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

dresses and persuasions of the subordinate general Off
GERS, many of them disposed to despair, great
was their distrust of Gen. Pemberton.
The country be brought to believe that if
truehearted jealous Southern general bad been placed
in command of that Department-sucha mar as Beau.
regard, Longstreet Price, Breckinrids cksburg
wouo have been invested with only ten days provi-
sions for its garrison.
1t is probable that Gen. Pemberton, account of
his Northern birth all raising, could not feel the same
absorbing interest in the honor and safety Of the South
people WAS felt by cal is be did
Lot have capacity Equal to any of the generals named
above
But it ia a bottles job now to trouble Ourselves
about xirg the responsibility of the loss of VcksDurg
Port Hudon, jackson. Mississippi, and the great val
ley. 1t remains be sten whether President will
profit by the bitter experience of the past. II be
ans Gen. P, nberton in command, in the face Of the
awful proofs c: bis u6lness, confess our confidence
IN him Ute Pre- sidenO will be greatly shaken
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
Foreign Items.

Daring 1862 there were tried 20 900 persons in En-
gland CSC Ireland snd $3.50 in Scotland, and OF
the whole nDmber 1915 WIRE acquieed and 2l,8Ol
convicted of which latter class 1862 we're consigned
penal servltude" which is about equivalent to.
State prison.
she'll for rifles has been invented by Capt. Norton,
OF the British army 1t is charged with Sold phospho
rus. Pr, ected from cavalry pistol il lodged in
dead )aru and b1rLed with fierce fame for some
tme
An English private soldier is now paid about $40
year; French one about $50 year. A Colonel
in France about 81 600, in England about &c.
900.
1t s stated that of 727 students matrculated at the
Wsrsaw University during the past half year 406 have
joined the Polish insurgents and 102 OF them have been
killed.
legacy has been left TO the scientific world by DR.
Rberi the a'e Physician TO the King of Italy 10 con-
sists OF prIls, OF 10000 frances each, to be
awarded every three years fer the best medical work n
either OF three languages-ltalian Latin, or French
memorial is course OF erection 10 TyIdal, the
martyr and translator of the bible. The site chose
for this monument is on Nibley Knoll near Wotten-
under Edge, i'll CLIQUE, sershre, England, and in The
Parish which iyhdal was born. ihe memorial will
cssasst OF tower hundred and eleven feet high,
exclusive OF tne terminal, which is be reflector.
Ia the British House of Commons, j dne 18th, Mr..
Layard. in to LiddaIl, stated that time
ago murderous attack made upon four British
subjects riding upon the high read OF Japan, in which
one gen leman, Mr.. Richardson, was killed and two
others wounded. Her Majesty's Government had dt-
manded from the Japanese Government an ample apol
gy Tor the outrage, tie payment OF GlOO 600 pen
atty that the perpetrators of the outage should be
taken tried and executed the presence OF
Bnii,h officers and that the family of the victim
>h0uId be COMPENSATED.
The Paris evening papers of June % contain the
following 1t is. asserted, good authority, that
France and Eogland have come to understanding,
aud are about 10 propose armistce to the beiger-
nts in America. In OF refusal on the part OF
the North, France and England will recognise the
South.
Mr. Grave, French physician, proposes TO destroy
the taste O! intensely bitter medicines oy mixing chic
roorm with them in certain proportions. He claims
hat the taste and odor of assaoe1ita is annila
led.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
LATE NORTHERN NEWS.

FREDERICKSBURG. Aug 9Th, 1868,
gentleman from Washington Wednesday, says tia.
fifty thousand runaway negroes, free and slave, left
Maryland since the Gettysburg battle Twenty ono Dew
batteries have been erected in Baltimore, and three thou
sand negroes at work the Notifications the
city The people of Maryland in despair and
ject to the most unrelentng tyranny and suspicion.
New York, New Jersey and the New England States
buying cOnscrpts out Of the army The Governor
New Jersey refuses to let single go without his
thority The Governor of New York preparing to test
the consu onslity Of the conscrpt act large number
of troops have been sent New York AID New England
to preserve order. The enrolment goes pretty quietly
but trouble ia expected when the sctu ally called
out. T. people love the Ubion but refuse to fight for
gro fscstion. Worknen leaving the shops
grces are forced upon them.
Twenty Eve negro regiments arc formed and forming for
the Federal army.
The West is fall Of deserters. Many troops have been
sent to arrest them and keep order.
There has been TER fc storm around Reading Pa and
a vast amount of croLs were destroyed.
Emmitsburg has been nearly consumed by fire.
The crowds of visitors has driven Yaandigham from The
Clifton House into the country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
TENNESSEE ELECTIONS.

CHATTANOOGA, August 9TH, 1853.
The returns from the election Thursday quite
gre. They indicate the election of the Winchester Con-
vention ticket.
All is quiet along the Tennessee river The main portion
of Roscrapzs army Winchester and Decherd, with
brigades stationed at several other points
TEE DRAFT IN KENTUCKY-aORGAN CAPTURED
KNOXVILLE, August z, 1868.
Cincinnati papers, OF the 9Th ms. say draft
to be speed enforced throughout Ken'ucky.
Gen. Todd and General Mason improved opportunity
of presenting their compliments General Morgan while
the train conveying the latter Cincinnati stopping
at Columbus Gen Tod shook hands with Gen. Morgan
The Governor visits General Burnside consult about
Aorgan's surrender. Quarters in readiness the
Ohio PEI tenary for Morgan and his officers captured in
Ohio
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

A PERSIAN STORY Jesus, ssys Persian story,
arrived evening at thu gates IF certain city, and
he sent his disciples forward to prepare supper, while
he himself, latent doing good, walked through the
streets into the mark-t place. And he at the
corner OF the market people gathered together,
looking at object the ground; and he drew
20 see what it might be. 1t was dead dog, With q
nalter round his neck by which he appeared to have
been dragged through the dirt, and vie, abject,
more anclean thing never met the eye of man. And
those who stood by looked on with adherence.
"Faugh ~ saa enc, stopping his nose, it pollutes
the air."
How long," said another "shal the foul beast Of
TEND our sght?"
Lock his torn hide" said third, zone could not
even cut shoe out Of It,
And his ears" said fourth, all dragged and
bleeding"
en- doubt" said fifth, "he hath been hanged for
theving ~
And Jesus heard them, and looking down on the
dead creature he said:
Pearls not equal to the whiteness of his teeth
Then the people turned towards bin with amsze-
nent, and said among themselves, " Who is this p
This must be Jesus of Nazareth for only be could
fud something TO pity and approve, even in dead
dog And being ashamed, they bowed their heads
before him. aud went each his way.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
FROM NEW ORLEANS AND vICKsBURG.

ATLANTAI Aug 7th, 1865.
The New Orleans Era has been received. The Steamer
Continental has arrived Yickburg with
wounded prisoners ng Gen. N. L. Smith, Col Ed
ward livery, Maj Jno Dsveraux and J. E. Giraut few
prisoners remain at vicksburg unable to be removed.
Secretary Chase has sued orders to clear boats and
goes ST. Louis for Orleans except for prohibited
arces and the giving of bonds not to land the goods
any intermediate point, except under permit Small OTIS
Of Cotton selling at auction at 433 cents.
Coroners inquest has been held several negroes
who died of starvation.
The latest daest from New ork to the 23rd by the
river. Shipments of powder to California, for Acapulco
has been stopped by request OF the French Consal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
From 'hs Daily ~iridian, Miss, Clarion.

Every and then, through orr exchanges we
quan titles OF mule meat having o. en- con-
sumed at Vicksburg, by-offcers We have yet to
see near Of the first private who ate the delectabe
e sh OF the mule during the siege Of Vicksburs, and
we have seen conversed WITH and heard from, great
10 any tu idr DIS of them. Rations of mule meat were
issued bat the Pr auatss did find it cessary to ga
hereof Such hardships reserved tor the poor of
fce,s, whose privileges and immunies were not near
as conpr. hensve as those of the priva'es
A coUfi ned GROWER, who visits our tffioe occasion
ally, has theory of his own by which be attempts to
uat for this remarkable phenomenon. He says that
the WHY the privates did not eat mule meat is
to be found in their lack OF patriotism and love of coun
try He says that all the privates, when this war is
OVER going home with Tie determination to retire
permanently from public life-that of them will
consent to become legislators Congressman, gov
erncrs fill any OF the Offices Necessary to the contin-
uance of good vernment! Const quenty, they would
eat niue meat All the labor prvation and sacri-
6ces therf fore, of filing these public positions will de-
volve upon the officers Consequently, they did eat
mule meat.
There may be something uncharitable in this very
cuar theory but some people aver that there is nore
truth than poetry in it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

CONFEDERATE PRISONERS AT THE NORTH The TO-.
lowing 10 list of the Confederate offers 26 in num-
ber from Baltimore, last week to Johnsons Island
Sandusky Bay:
Maj r Lewis, a1i Regiment; Capt D Oliver,
Co l. 18Th Virginia Capt Holland Co A, 18th Virgin
IN Capt Robert Mecul;oeh Co B. same regiment Capt
RrJwn, Co I, 9Th Virginia Capt G Bell, Co q
22d Georgia Capt Anthony Konler, Co G. 9th Alabama
Capt Brown, Go A. 18Th mississippi; First Lieut. W
Jones. Company 18th Virginia second Lieut. Rack,
9th virginia; Second Lieut. Whitehead Co l. So VII
gnis First Ii ut 8 Crawford, Co K. 9Th c; Second
Lieut Martin, CO L. Fiat North Carolina Lieu
teoant Jones' Company D, 23d North Carolina Fl
Lieut. Evans Company B. 47th Nor'h Carolina SECOND
Lieut. Newson, Company Il. same regiment First L.
Whiting, Go {, same regiment; 15ad Lieut Wyatt
Lee Co G, 22rd Georgia second Lieut. Souglesby, Co
g, 3rd Georgia; Second Lieut. Rice Co H, 18th Aiaba
ma; Second Lieut. Moody Co B. End Nissssir pi Sec
ond Junior Lieut. ndrew Loudon Go A. l6,h Mississippi
and Fret Lieut. Wood, Co Fl. 9Th Florida.
The following named are at Vests Building Hospital
Baltimore
Lieut. Col Parks. sad North Carolina Lieut Col
Bugler Attn Alabama Acjutsnt Powell, 47.h North
Carolina Capt John W johnson, IL h Georgia Second
Lieut. Beverley Barksdae, 23rd Virginia; First Lieutenant
James eileen, 18th Virginia; Second Lieut. G W Nxon
32d North Carolina and Asa slant Surgeon Harrison
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

MORE CoLoRED TRooPs.-A Geographic dispatch
from Washington to the New York Tribune says:
The War department is pushing the organization of
coored troops wig Jrousy The successes OF forces
West have given fresh impetus to enlistment among
he blacks and by autumn it is estimated that at least
100000 negroes will be in arms in the Valley OF the
Mississippi Ii has been decided to raise four colored
regiment in this District. The first is complete, and
the second rapidly approaching completion
As We have before stated the only efectual way to
prevent Northern negroes from enlsting aud white Off
from commanding them after enlisted not to take
either prisoners. Leave them on the battle field If
troops in hurry to pursue their retreatng fo
they need not give the black rascas and their backer-
hearted officers any more attention than the Scotch
soldier did the Frenchman who was begging for "quar
teri II Gamma stop to quarter ye," be remarked "but
I'll cut ye IN twa." And sniting bis actions TO his
words passed on.-Ga paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
For the Journal.
tACGUST Oh, 1868.

1feSsrs. FUllOn d PTtcc- .
Gents Among the killed on Morris Island during the
bombardmert OF Guy the 10Th, from the explosion of
hell wish to record the of Corporal Edear s.
Mount of Co. B. 6lst Regiment n. G. Troops. Corporal
Monnt was born New Jersey and had hysd South but
a few years Ievious TO the war.
He enlisted sixteenth year 10 the of hs adopt
ed home and has conducted himself all
brave and gallant soldier. His smabe disposition,
manners promptDess in dsChsrgiDg his duties.
ed him m the hearts Of his fello1 soldiers.
He was the only of widowed mother, the hope aud
omfort of her declining years. and but cer
coincidence of our command
The ways of Providence mysterious and ipconpre
hensible, and nothing than in cutting cf the
Sun Of life hOse most beloved, and who promise
most useful. Yet the Providence OF God his
been sealed, apd he bath been 60 called
ike watch and weary sentinel, 10 put hs
ard rest in Heaven - 49,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
From the Chattanooga Rebel,


The gloom which has ov,rspread the State of Mis-.
sissipn since the fall OF Vcksburg and the occupation
of jackson, is rapidly giving way. There is more
hopeful state OF things since the enemy. retired to
Vlcksburg.
turning to their commands, and numbers of guerrilla
organizations bling perfected to render the navgs-
,ion oil tie Mississippi impossible, OF which will
Don be heard irom A large number of troops who
were cent the rear sick, after severe exposure
be tren hes, at Jackson are returning daily. The
morale of the army improving finely under the dis
clpilne OF General Hardee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
FROM THE sOUTHWE4T.

ATLANTA August Sth, 1863,
special dispatch to the Appeal dated Brandon gust
9Th, ssys that Ransoms Division of Grants army, with
musq1ito gunboss, descended The hssssipp and
opened on Bayou, West Louisiana.
heavy Yankee force has ascended the st. Charles river
in search Of our force in Arkansas.
Dunt brother inlaw and partner of Grant in negro ap
pren,ises, captured Lake Providence La, by
Col. Mat F. Johnstons guGrllas. The Coaederates re
captured several thousand slaves with Dunt.
The Yankee force s motonless the Big Black, except
the EXPEDITION % West l.. uisialn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
YANKEE RAID IN VIRGINIA

GoRDoNsvILLE, Va, Aug. g lsC}
An intelligent gentleman arrived to day. from Bd5l
burg, who fed from thence last Wednesday The Ya,t
raiders burn the wheat and destroying eyerv,b
They carried of oil the citizens they could capture nI
ding two little boys caught plOughng also al the hores
cattle and sheep. He reports Meedes
lett's Station, end Sedgewck's at Warrsnon. Plea,
anton's cavalry are at Warren'on junction.
The Yankees say that they sent back certain mamie,
from each company to gather conscrpts and will remain
where they are until the conscrpts increase their force
VIII thew will advance
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
OFFICIAL REPORT CT THE CAPTURE OF TIE CITY
OF MEXICO.

RICHMOND, Aug. sth, 1868.
Gen. Foreys dispatch to the French Minister of War;
dated June l0th 1868, says have just entered the City
Mexico at the head of the army. The whole population
of the city received the army with enthusiasm which Dor
deZed delirium. The soldiers of France were
literally crushed under showers Ct garards and bcq1sts
have been present with all my officers and staff lie
Deu in the gncent Cathedral ofthis Capitol thronged
by immense crowd. The army then defled before
with cries Of Vjve Empereur. This population st.oug,
desires ORDER justice and liberty. In my replies their
have promised them these the pame OF
the Emp eror.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

dates to the 2sth u The political news ia unImpo,
Exchange continues depressed and speculative
show continued panic.
The British Parliament had been prorogued. 49,.
Queens speech that the civil continues in ANA
ca it inncts much evil not only the contendpU no.
ties but On other nations. We no reason howey.
depart from strict neutrality.
The Confederate loan Is per cent discount Cot,
has advanced Id 'VH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

Screw ships, barks aud smaller G.

Screw ships, barks aud smaller crafts attached
the feet, bat the above is probably all the Admiral
will put under fire. The iron clads in excellent
condition., workmen having been sent South IRON New
YORK to put them in trim. The fight will not be a
rapid one, as 1t was supposed here, from inkings
carefully aud finished well''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

Lieuteuant-General Hardee passed through Meridian
On the 18th ut The Clarion OF that place says:
There is not the slightest foundation for the report
that he is to supercede General Johnston bat it is pro
babe trait he will organize the Vcksbug prisoners into
corps as soon 50 they aDged, which. are
told, will be effected at early day. If any one Can
create army out of rabble 1.-THE Vicksburg army
scarcely be called es) that is General Hardee
He is valuable officer in any field in which be may be
placed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

We regret to from the Fayetteville Observer that
FRIES Esq., died at bis residence In salem Sat-
urday last Instant eyed nearly years Inc
disease which he died affection eff the throat and
lungs to which he had long been suit ject.
Mr FRIES was OF the active, useful intelligent
and successful business the State ami whether as
member Of the Legislature merchant or manufacturer
At home he stamped the impress of his energy upon
everything with which he became connected. We had
known for yesTs aud learned esteem him
very highly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
The Ensmy's Naval Force BE fore Charleston.

An officer who sent down to Pert Royal by the
Steamers court of inquiry writing Of the naval force
operating against Charleston friend in the North
says:
Before l commun cate you again the fire of the
will have concentrated around the city of Charles
on Admiral Dabigreen sends tomorrow the advance
guard Of the attacking squadron, which contains,
among other We seis machines intended to
river distractions the rendezvous Fl the bars The
following is estimate Of the ships and force be en-
gagged
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
QUARTERMASTER GENERAL.

RICHMOND, Aug. 9Th, 1865
Gen. Lswtcu assigned by President to thu posi-
ton ouarteraster General under the act Of Cor of
last soD giving tie provisional rank of Gen
era to the General He authorized con
lively to appoint Brig adisr General that office
assign already commissioned in the provisional
my But it understood that the intention of Congress
confer the benefits of the act on Col Mysrs who
spp oined Colonel in the regular army at Mortgom.
ery and assigned to the duty of Qaartermaster General
de has been superceded not removed and may contous
at his post Assistant artermaser General UNLESS
signed to other duty.
Gov Vance, OF North Carolina has been here
al days.
Officers by the Fredericksburg road this evening" report
all quiet in Stafford county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
YANKEE TRANsP 0Rro DISABLED.

MORTON, Aug Sth, 1858.
Col Matt Johnson sunk transport and disa led
others opposite GreeRvie, last Tuesday. Since that time
he has caused turn back twelve seamboa laden
with merchandise. The gunboas up and sheled the
woods urousIy for miles without doing any damage This
will numbers OF light tlery battere to BE- organ
ICED for the purpose and few weeks will see the
Missasipp more ehactnaY ookad-d than evsc h.lnra
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
R,,u. Gen. q 0. c. Strong.

Gen. Strong, who was fatally wounded IN the attack
on Fort Wagner, July 18th, is the same individual
who acted in the capacity of Adjaant General for the
cru.e Butter, and who tjraniz over the helpless wo
en and chi!rea of New Orleans, 0uling the reign OF
the Beast in that downtrodden city ire now deiunct
General was marrie,l man, native of Vermont, and
regular blue belhed Yankee in every particular
is matter of graduation, that the wrongs he Inflicted
upon the people of New Orleans have been so quickly
avenged.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

The New York Legislature has incorporated COM
pary to insure the lambs of soldiers in the army. TIE
circular OF the company states that the statistics
ehow that amputation of limbs is less than four per
cent; ard with army of 500 0G0 10 the field It
is reasonable to suppose that the business will be ex
tremefy pref able.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13

A SUICIDAL MANIA IN MAssAcHUaErTs.-A1 ex-
change paper of that Sete gives record Of no ess than
thirty suicides, all OF whlct occurred within the space
of forty eight hours OF the thirty eight were females
Fourteen we're believed to have caused from dis
appon, ment in love, SIX from seduction four from mo
nomania in religion two-both lads Of twelve years
from cruel treatment OF parents one from jealousy ard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
ALABAMA ELECTIONS,

SELMA, Ala August 7th, 1853.
Talladega couutywatts l494, Shorter 1875, Dowde 20.
Congre 1913, Curry b32 Calhoun county
Watts 1871 Shorter $685. ank 65 and one
to hear from Jefferson county-Watts SOL, Shorter
80, Dowden 27. Congress Smith 33l, Fow!e 229. Ran
dolph cocnty-Watts has mojority. Cru;kshank col,
CUrrV
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOB THE JOURNAL.
NORTHERN NEWS.

JUNCTION., Va, Aug. 9TH, 1853.
TIE Baltimore American, of the 4th inst, contains q
correspondence Chicago Times of the 10th, which
states that RSsecran2s army advancing victoriousy
the Yankee and rculee idea oferventlon
refers tue heavy losses of Yankee by the
Florida and Alabama
The resistance the draft in Illinois and Indiana ia not
considered formidable.
Nothing new from Lees army.