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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-25
HISTORY OF A WATcH.-About two yea1

HISTORY OF A WArcH.-About two years
ago, Mr.. Daniel Brick, Of Philadelphia attend.
ed q hall in that city, and while there was rob
he'd Of watch and chain. The workmanship
Of the latter represented hound chase round
fallen tree Nothing could be heard OF elth'
or, although great exertlons were mace ~
he detectives to recover the property. On
last Sunday week, as Mr.. Brick and little
hov his son. were walking along. shlppen
street, he stopped as a funeral passed by. The
lttle how said, ali at once, ''Pap, there's, q
MAN man with your chain" Mr. Brick had the
man ARE sted, and fully identified and recover
al his watch and chain The accused SAID he
had purchased pawn-ticket and redeemed the
watch He mentioned the name ct the per
SON Who had sold him the ticket This per,
con was arrested and he II turn said ne had
received it from young man known as A! NJ,
low was at once arrested and committed
in default Of bail.
L1rE's HApp1Esr PERIOD Kingsley gives
his evidence on this disputed point. lie thus
Declares
'"There is no pleasure that have experience
ed like cbiIds midsummer holday-the
time, I mean, when TWO or three OF us used to
20 away up the brook, and take our dinner
with us, and come home at night tired, olry'
haDpv. scratched beyond recognition, with
greasy nosegay, three little trout, and one
shoe, the other having been used tor boat,
ill It had gone down with all hands out OF
soundings. How poor our Derby days, our
Greenwich dinners, our evening parties, where
there are plenty Of nice girls after that De-
pend upon it, man never experiences svch
pleasure or grief after fourteen as he does, be-
fore. unless, in some cases. N his hrst love,
making, when the sensation IS new to him
4 few years ago, we are reminded Oy the
Newburyport Herald, there were Ao such
things known as postage stamps, while at the
present time all civilized countries, and even
some not entitled to that name, have adopted
them. Turkey is the last government that has
entered the lists, but, as the Koran, (the Bible
of the Mahommedans) prohibits making the
image Of any living thing, the Turkish post
age stamp contains merely the suItan's sigma
ture, in fac slnie.
The draft continues in progress in many Of
the Northern States, and is generally attend
ed With good order.
The recent expedition Of Admiral Lee up
the James river, it is said, was not intended
to attack Fort Darling or any other place. 1t
was simply, a reconnaissance.
Benjamin Johnson, formerly of Vicksburg,
who has been throughout the present struggle
a Union man, has been appointed by Postmas-
ter General Blair special agent Of the Post
office Department, and assigned to the charge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-25

\ party Of surgeons and ehaplaina attached
to tha Confederate army, vho remained on the
field after the BATHS Of Gettysburg, to attend
to the wounded, arrived in Nev York on
Thursday morning last,-Sen. Candy made ar
zaugemen ts for their return South, via Fort
aeaa Monroe, they being oon- ooyo%{zata1,ts-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

One of the kind man can love,
(Eumph what is Love- l should like to know,)
That wears . shawl and a soft kid glove,
Chat cost thousand dollars or SOY
Has the merrisRt eye and the daietest foot
(To foot the streets when her fancy w,l;s)
And sports the chaImingest gaiter boot,
ooh the horrid, horrid shoemaker bills
And bonnet with feathers, ribbons ard loops,
(Rigged eus for a regular puppet show
And an indefinite number OF hoops,
CAN spreading around six feet or SOY
One that can dance, and possibly flirt,
"a trick they are apt to know too welD
And make o pudding well q shirt
(Preyided it's only fsshionable)
One that can sing without dropping stitch,
And murder Mozart and the poets too)
And play the housewife, lady or witch,
(ARd use the breomStck perhaps on-you)
Reody to give Us the sagest advice
(But never ready to follow our ovn)
And do up eur collars and things so nice,
(And do our finances too up brown.)
We like q machine that can laugh and talk
(Well where ia the tutored parrot that can'O
And take cur arm for an evening walk,
land lead US perhaps to restaurant)
That viii do whatever the owner choose
(1f chance to suit her adsship's plan)
With the slightest perceptible turn Of Inc screws
(hade fast to the nsae of the luckiless mani
It's the severest that ever was seen,
(The artistic painting insured to wear)
Our wonderful family sewing machine
(Tlat costs ten thousand dollars q ye6r.)
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
From the New York World, Oct.

4.
Ii Hume the historian, lived adaye, the 1icals
would pronounce aim Copperhead, because OF the
following passage in his history of England. Speaking
of certain passage in the reign of Henry WILL be
(Hume, vol. iii, chap. xviii:
he Parliament having thus resigned all their relig
ous liberties proceeded entire surrender OF their
civil and without scrupl elaboration, they made
by one fatal subverson of the English Constitu-
ton. They gave to the Kings proclamation the same
force as to d statute enacted by Parliament and to
render the matter e, ii possible they framed this
law as if it was only deciaratory, ard was intended to
explain the natural extent froyal authority.
The preamble contains that the King had formerly
set forth several prOcamatons which forward persons
had wiIfully condemned, not considering what King
by his royal power may do; that this license might
encourage offenders not only to dsobey the laws OF
Almighty God, but also TO dishonor tRe Kings most
royal MAJESTY, who may full i'll bear it that sudden en-
ergenes often occur which require speedy remedies and
cannot await the slow assembling and deliberations of
Parliament. \ For these reasons the Par
lament that they might remove all occasion of doubt,
assartaineG By statute this prerOgatVe of the crown
and enable his esty, with the advice OF his council
to set forth procamauons, enjoning obedience under
whatever pains and penalties they think proper and
these prccama0ns to have the force OF perpetual
laws
One Of the principal objections to Humes great his
tory is his We'll known sympathy with the kingy pre-
rogatve yet he regarded the giving of the King
proclamation the power Of statute enacted by Para-
meat fatal blow to all civil liberty, and a subver-
sion Of free constitution. Yet to day large party
in this country believe that proclamation by the Pres
of the United States has all The binding force of law
although it ignores municipal State, and congressional
enacments time aud again recognized and rendered
cred by judicial decisions MIR. Lincoln himself in his
recent letter. take it for granted that his proc
amation is as good any law passed by Congress,
and will be held with much respect by the courts.
1t will b. noticed that sudden emergencies' and
the necessity for speedy remedies" was the tyrants
plea in the time OF Henry VIII, as it is in that OF
Abraham the First.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

The total number Of prisoners, irrespective of com
mssioned ccers held in tie various prisons and Belle
Isle, numbered up to yesterday, trie eight thou
sand five hundred and fifty. More are their wind
ing way. Gen. Winder thinks we will have to enter.
tain fourteen fifteen thousand of the azare-stom
ached " race this winter. Coed gracious, Mr. Com,
missioner Oud can't you do something for our relief
Already, like the locusts of Egypt, they eat up oul
spbsisteuce-Raeh. En-, 9th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
a CARD.
- IA NDs
FALLING CREEK, WAYNE Coz N; ~

oct. 10Th, 1863 {
In some late numbers OF the " Wilmington Jou ma !
fed of s. q. Cox advertised as ussre' l0il
Co. f. 10Th Re giment of N. G. Troops afullefy'
Sam'l Ii. Cox of WayDe, is my sea- ana ne Is 'he .
referred 10, (and ne is ineIn9er OF tnat
h that he "a not deseler, never has been and lever
viii De- SsmT H. Cox has been suffering with consunp-
ta fr car ~ months. Last Winter having recovered
ie he re ported duty in Wilmington. stood one tour
of guard duty and sent to the Hospital there from
thence in Nav last, he transferred to the Hospital in
CodsbOro and has remained registered there ever since
Those who feel curious to know his can OBJ
tain information that Hospital He would ahirk
any duty and if was to hear OF such an act III him.
JOHN cox.
net I4th, OFT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

The London Saturday Review says: /" Tie religious
side of India is presac. There are Wholesale con
versons-none of the miraculous successes repor led
tabled by 1aVier-no splendid triumph of Protestant
ism. Things go on very soberly in the India of rea
me- The bishops are almost entirely occupied In SET
ting decent example to the governing race, and in
preventing or hushing mp clerical scandal TIE native
mind does not seem to have any place longing for
new religion. w nat s dohe of real and permanent
sort by Proesants is the patient slow work schools
and stations"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
Swearing

The absurdity and utter folly of swearing is admira-
bly, set forth IN the following anecdote of Belzabub and
his imps: The latter went out one morning, each to
command his set of men-one the murderers another
the liars aud another the swearers, ETC. At evening
they stopped in the mouth of q cave. The question
arose among them, as to who commanded the meanest
set OF men, The subject debated at length with
out coming to decision. Finally his Satanic Majesty
was called upon to decide the matter in dispute Where
upon ne SAID The murderer got something for kill
ing the thief for stealing, and the liar for Wing but the
sTearer was the meanest of an-he served without
pay" They his Msesys best subjects; for while
they costess their legion and present
ed the largest division in his (Satan's) employ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
Petition for Partition Of Rea
Estafa
STATE OF NORTH CAROIINA
JESSE RAWLINGS, and

HALIFAX COUNTY.
Court OF fledS and Quarter Sessions AuguSt Term Il. d.,
1868.
Nolh1s Pender administrator Lucinda Pender
Us.
Lawrence Pender and others.
THIS Is Petition filed at May Term, d. 1863 OF tbs
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Halifax county
north Carolina, by NoIus Fender administrator of Luz
cnda Pender deceased against the heirs law of said
Lucinda praying for license to sell real estate which
the said Lucinda died seized for the payment of debts due
by said Lucinda and it appearing that Sophia Fender
Absca khacketord aud the children and heirs at law of
Dolly Ho on, deceased sister Lucinda reside he
yond the limits of the State of North Carolina it ordered
by the Court that publication be made for
town OF Wilmington, motif the said non-residents to
appear at the next term Of sad Court
in Halifax town, the third Monday of August then to
plead answer or demur to said petition, Otherwise udg
ment pro COnteSSo will be rendered against them,
Witness JAS. Ii. WHITAKER Clerk said Court at office
in Halifax the third Monday of August, A. D. 1903
900 JAS. ID. WHITAKER elk.
Oct. 18TH 1868 SGT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
The Boston Journal of Wednesday says


The prize steamer Britannia, Lately captured whiIe
attempting to the blockade has just been thorough
y repaired, and will leave the Charestown Navy Yard
probably under sealed ORDERS today. Her destination
supposed TO be Wilmington, n. c., where she will
PROBABLY be engaged in the capture Of blockade runners
and pirates. She is very fast vessel and was former
y used as pleasure craft for an English nobIeman-
one has been elegantly and substantially repaired snG
IN every respect one Of the finest vessels for her spe
ciai service IL the whole navy She will be command
"a oy Acting Master Savage, who has been detached
around Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
AbanAinabIe I

From the Atlanta Contederacy.
Sometime since clipped from exchange efuson
having the below given caption, intending future in
But bachelor eonirere having the
cupid before his wlfuy and malicousy pepetrated
interpretations that appear in poem
present it,
We publish, parenthese, and all, in that lady
readers may know the sentiments entertained by our
confrere revenge his malice by infctirg
punishment upon in the form OF t the ii
that Offers hint, would silly ultimate that he is
"ookng sround.' So would advise lady friends to
be the alert.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
about Editors.

| wish l was an editor,
l really do indeed;
II seems to me the editors
Get everything they need
Except money!
They get the largest and the best
OF every thing that grows,
Ard get free into Giro asses
And other kind of shows
(By giving an equiyaient.)
The biggest bug will speak to them,
No matter how they dress;
A shabby coat is no'hing,
If they own printing press.
(Po!icy)
At ladies' fairs they're almost Rugged
By pretty girls who know
That they will crack up everything
The ladies have to show.
(Bully.)
And thus they get blow out free
Al every party feed,
AUD the Teason is because they write
And other people read.
(That's what the matter1
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

TIE TRANs-MIssIssIPPI-By advices from Yankee
sources have information to the effect that General
Price has been compelled to evacuate Little Rock in
the presence OF superior force and has retreaed to-
ward Red River, ind was at latest adEices in Hemp.
stead county, Arkansas. Ills looks very like an
kee invention, and looks improbable on its face but il
1t should be true, We have every confidence that the
evacuation aud retreat was matter of temporary ne
cessity ana that Gen Price will turn up at the right
time and strike than an 1ndemnifvind blow when
it is least expected-AppeqL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

bELIFAX COUNTY. {
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions August TernI A.
1868.
Harriet Locke, Widow, &c.,
Heirs of Jas. Locke.
TIN is is apeton filed at May Term A. D., 1863 of the
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Halifax CouD
ty North Carolina by Harriet Locke against the heirs OF
said James Locke praying Tor allotment of dover and
appearing to the Court that the defendants Jackson
William H. and Jesse Locke, and William Porter reside
beyond the limits of the State of North Carolina is or
dered that publication be made for weeks in the viii
mngtop Journal, weekly newspaper, published in the
of Wilmington notifying said residents to appear
at the next term of said Cout at the Court House in Hall
on the third MONDAY OF there and then
LEAD, demur to said petition otherwise udg.
ment pro. conJeSSo Will be rendered against them.
Wituess James Il. whitaker, Clerk Of said Court NJ
Office in Halifax, this third Monday Of August A. b.,
1865.
JAS. n. WHITAKER Clerk &c.
Oct. l5tn 1858 3.6w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

For the Journal.
Mr. Simeon p Phillips a native of Moore county, N G.,
and DIT vae sh South Carolina Reg of Volunteers
los Consistent member of the Baptist Church for ten
years leaving with his bereaved friends the soaee OF
rest where holy seraphs full gsry, sweep around the
heavenly throne harping the notes of redeemiDg Io1e
Ho-'NN'' h 3, p. p.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
GEORGE RAWLINGS,
and others.

COUNTY
Court OF Pleas and Quarter SeSes0nS AuguS Term A. d.
1868.
GEORGE RAWLINGS,
and Others.
Us. | Petition for Partition Of Rea
JESSE RAWLINGS, and Estate ~
THOMAS RAWLINGS.
-FTNHIS IS PETITION filed at August Tenn A. d. IsG2
al the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Hall
fax county North Carolina by George Rawlings and 9th
ers against Jesse Rawlings and Thomas Rawlings prav.
ing for distribution of Real Estate and appearing that
Thomas Rawlings resides without the limits of The state
Of North Carolina ia ordered by Court that pnblica
ton be made for six weeks in the Wilmington Journal
weekly newspaper published in the town of Wilmington
notifying said Thomas Rawlings appear at the ne term
Of said Court at the Court House in Halifax on the third
Monday OF November 1868 then and there to plead an
demur to said petition, otherwise Judgment ro
C0ntSSSo will be rendered against him.
Witness JAS FL. Whitaker Clerk of said Court AZ office
third Monday Of August, 1853.
Oct. 10Th, 1868. AIT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

that region. The sun shOne out with CABLING briian-
~, and the atmosphere was calm infants sleep
The streets were thronged with lovely women and the
patterlng OF their dainty little feet sounded like sleep
traLktng along a plank.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE 4,h CONGRESSIONAL
DIsTRICT.
now have two opponents in the field neither of whom
have Dade any public declaration of their sentiments and
principles ytu had right expect of them Nor
have they attacked the principles and policy avowed in my
former cards
While claim no credit for being in the army in the
formarce of duty which all to common cause,
am unable to understand the motives of those who
willing to confer great honor political asprant who
give sasfactory for remaining out of the
army throughout the
Col Robert Strange, who hes recently announced HIM
se in the prime of e end the enjoyment of excellent
health and ought to have Joined the in the beginning
of the struggle 1t is true that he has been Solicitor for
the district during portion Of the and is also Cole
mel of Militia Regiment but both of these offices could
have been filed with ability by gentlemen who from age
other unified for camp life If example
had been followed by the fighting population of the South,
sacrificing private interests and entering the army on
the 18th Of p 1861 independence would have been
conquered in less than months. On the other hand
Col Stranges example had been followed by fighting
populaton in remaining at home pursue their avo
cations the would have conquered enslaYed
without struggle.
must remind my friends that while Col. Strange is
going the rounds of the Fall Term OF the Courts and
his friends and have advantage in securing
my hands completely ted having control my
time, and must rely entirely upon their exerons, being
confident of triumphant result if they will make known
my principles and position at home and in tbs army.
Your Ob't Servant,
o. P. MEARES
Sept. 30th, 1863 2lIOt&I.5t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

WE authorized to announce ROBERT STRANGE,
Esq, candidate represent this he fourth) District
r the House of Representatives of the next Congress Of
Confederate States.
Election first Wednesday In November.
Sept. cash lG-tep
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

There are some thrty-fve or forty negroes in For:
McIIenry, all Of whom were taken at Gettysburg
They profess an undying attachment for the South
Several times Gen Schenck has offered to release them
if they would take the oath of allegiance to the Fede
raj Government, and join the Lincoln army. They
have peremptoriy refused in every instance, and claim
that they should be restored their masters and homes
in the South They say they would prefer death to
liberty on the terms proposed by Schenck.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

HALIFAX COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas ana GidTer Sessions, August Ier A. D.,
1868.
MARY E. FAULCON,
Heirs at Law Of AoA Oo"eF'
JNo. FAULCoH
NHIS ia petition fled at May Term A. 1862 Of the
i Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions Halifax conn.
ty North Carolina by Mary E. Faucon against the heirs
said John Faulcon praying for allotment dover
And it appearing to the Court that the defendants M T. j.
State of Eerth Carolina it is ordered that publication be
made for SIX weeks IN thu Wilmington journal, weekly
newspaper Published in the town Of Wilmington notifying
said defendants to appear at the next of said Court
the Court House in Halifax third Monday of No
vember, d. 1863, there and then plea d. answer
demur to said petition otherwise judgment pro confesso
will be rendered against them.
Wine Jas Il. Whitaker Clerk OF said Court at Office
in Halifax, the third Monday Of August 4. D., 1863.
JAS. ii. WHITAKER, Clerk &c.
Get Is, 1863. 36w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

CHANGES IN n. G. TE0oPs.-Edward c. Yellowley
of Pitt, Major of the 6:h n. G. Regiment, has been
promoted to be Lieut.. Colonel of the 66th n G. Reg
iment. Col. William L. DeRosset of Wilmington, has
resigned his position Colonel of the 81 n. c. Reg
ment account of disability from wounds received at
Sharpsburg, Md 1t Col Stephen ID. Thruston, of
Brunswick, has been promoted Colonel of the Sd, vice
DeRosset resigned Major William MI. Parsley OF
Wilmington has been promoted to Lieut. Col. of the
3d. vice Ibruston promoted to Colonel. Capt Thomas
S. Galloway Jr., of Rockingham, has been appointed
Colonel Of the 22d Regiment, vice Conner resigned.
Raleigh Progress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
SCHOOL,

SCHOOL.
D V. D. T. FO'WLES will open the 18th October, q
III Primary and Classical School near Dupin Road Du
county, the W. W. B. r. BoyN ill be prepared
for College desr cd Board be Obtained in the Vicin
ity of the School.
For further nfoI NATION, address Rev D. I. To WLE6
Teachey's, II. c.
Oct. 18th 3-4t"
TAX I'm UP AND COMMITTlIES
- TO THE JAIL OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, a
II negro boy AIMED WILLIAA, who says that he was
~ hired c. Coney and belongs to Thomas Hewett,
south Carolina The of said negro hereby no..
'ted for ward prove properly pay charges and
take him away her he will be I ait Ith Us me law
directs. -
W. T. J. VANE, Sheriff
Oct 10th l8e3 27.6t43lt
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DIED..

In this town, on the morning of 18th inst J0Rw
JONES infant son of DR.. VIM. J. and s. T. Price aoa5
months. N0' "seu
At Point Caswel, on the 18th Sept, Mrs. MARGARET
her age. 'o"A "a
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
ANOTHER LARGE ARRIVAL.

Z OIn LBS. SHOT, ASSORTED,
$50 $40" LASTS
l5 DOZEN SEoVHLS'
lao OOn wATERPROFF GUN AND PISTOL
kOOsOOO CAPS
English Gopperas Cotton Cardr, Sugar. Nails Mason
Stacking. Shoe Pegs, Unreal and = Ris, &C., &C.. At
Wilson'S
Oil Leather, sad1lery and Harness Eatabishtna Mt
Oct. I5,h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

Artenus Ward has gone TO- California California
manager teegraphed him. "What will YOU take for thirty
IsaI and his spirited reply was Brandy and Water
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15
MAR RIED,

10 yer sou Invest District Oct 7th by John sbenard
low county, N. @. ~ - '" N'N"' I'll OF Ons'
u o'pe[ h'Rana9 District. Sept. sth 1883 by L. w.
WILLIAMS all Of 0ps W CONN., SWITZERLAND to Mrs. JANE