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

Y1cKsBuRG-We have nothing direct from Vicks-
burg but have to know that the report OF ts
fall is untrue AS late as yesterday it certainly ia
our possession. 1t is nc, y hard to know what news
from the West is true and what is not true,
How the story got afoat is more than we can pre-
esely tell but take it to- be Of the roorbacks of the
New York Herald. 1t is certainly relief to know
that the gallant little city "s lives" for apart from
the prestige the place has already gained the import
ance of the position hardly be exaggerated Its
bearing upon the fate of the whole State of mississippi
would be vital The State Capital would be endanger'
ed not say the whole State itself, for it is doubtful
whether defensive line could be taken up West of the
Tombgbee River the Western branch of the Ala
bama.
Gallant little Vicksburg still stands Long may she
stand
We have the Jackson M,ssisspptan of the third and
find it reports all quiet at Vicksburg.
RESIGNATION AND APPoINTMENT.-We learn that
JAMES P. ROBERTSON, ESQ, having resigned the posi-
tion of Chief Engineer and Superintendent OF the Will
mington & Manchester Railroad, the Directors have
elected CAPTAIN HENRY M. DRANE to the position thus
left vacant
We understand that Mr.. RoBERTsoN's resignation
was rendered necessary by the state of his health and
officer as able and experienced its late Supernten
dent had proved himself to be- The friends of the Road
will rejoice to know that competent successor has
been secured-one in whose the interests OF the
Road will be safe.
By this change the Confederate authorities lose the
services of one of their most faithful and efficient officers
in the Commissary department. the business of which, at
this point, Captain DRANE managed with urquestion-
oil OH nd
We trust that MIR. ROBERTSON will soon be restored
to his usual health and strength.
The Confederate General JAMES E. RAINS, who was
killed at Murfrees5oro' was it appears, native of
Nashville about 33 years of age lawyer by profession
formerly editor of the Republican Banner of Nashville
in which capacity he the successor OF Gen. ZoLL1,
GOLFER. We find this account in the Knoxville Regis
ter and give it because many of readers apt to
fall into the idea that the deceased was one OF our
Carolina RAINS He altogether different person.
HOME MANuFAcruREs-W notice that Mr. BURK-
HEIMER is again making Cigars-a very good article
too as the times 60. They really worth, puff
ing
THE attempt to get up an editorial convention this
month at Macon, Ga, proved complete fa'J &c. 1t
was determined to try the thing again at Augusta Ga,
On the 4.h of February.
FIRE-We learn that the alarm of fire about three
o'clock this morning occasoned by the burning OF
detached building belonging to the Confederate
Sword Factory in the Southern part OF town. The.
building we believe, used partly as dwelling and
partly as tia shop. No other building was in-
jurcd.
FIRST SOUTHERN MATCHES, Manufactured by Ii.
DoMLER Richmond Va" This is the label upon
box before us, 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.. DoMLBR will supply them at reasonable prices,