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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25
Culpable If Truc,

ates the following: PU"''0"n II
am informed by an officer of engineers that If Gen
lee nae possessed accurate information in regard to the
approaches to the United States ford he MIGHT have in
sercepted the retreat of the right wing of the Federal
army and captured or destroyed large portion of it.
me country IN the vicinity Of the ford and especav
nat part OF 1t known as the Wilderness is ntersocfed
oy numberless roads, many of which lead in the di.
f TSo o. the ord and unite short distance from it.
hinb al tn1s point Is bounded both sides by
nle9 rocky Diuls; between which and the water the
toad passes down some distance to the ford below and
Up 70 Inc opposite point the north bank There
was only one road by which General Lee could hope 10
aava1ce and cut of the retreat of the flying foe as be
passeo between these overhaDging Bluffs and that road
was nowhere laid down on the mans furnished
MN by his engineers When Gen Lee discovered too
ase mat there vas just such road as be desired you
may well believe that mild as he u.s. he gave the de-
Llnquent engineer who had been charged with the ope
raIlons IN that vicinity, regular blowing up" 1t
was Similar error that prevented Beauregard, Just
one year ago, from getting bis army into position
attack Haleck near Corinh, and which prevented him.
Is Lave always believed, from achieving a signal vic
Ory.
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DIED.

In this town, on Fridry night, 18th inst, MARY hLICE
only child OF James L. and Amanda REes aged one year
In this town. June 10Th. SEABORH MANNING, only
child of J. F. and V. F. Bishop, aged months.
In this town. Friday evening, 10Th inst of cholera In
fantum, WALTER only son of o. and Mrs. Murray aged
months and ii days.
At Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Va. on the 22nd
May received at the late battle of ChanceorS
Vile, Mr.. FRANCIS D. GARRI5S Of Co. f. 18th Regi.
nent N. C. T., aged ~ years, months a 70 days.
Mr. Garriss was one of the first his counrys
CALL and enlisted IN her service the breaking out or
hoses and performed his duty faithfully passing through
all the battles in which his Regiment engaged from
Hanover Court House till the late battle az Characteristic
he tell MORALLY wounded and, after great suffering dd
on the I'D May. Peace TO his ashes and may God com
fort hM aged parents IN this their sad bereavement g.
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Our Garrison at VieLsburp.

Many have apprehended that garrison at vicksbur
would have to surrender if not speedily relieved on &C
count of the scarcity of provisions But we from
9er who has Just srTve bringing dispatches
are on hand; and evidence, give below state
1as sstons issued to the men daily.
one quarter pound Of -four, 6veeghts pound of meal
me 1I hs Of ee
the Gibraltar of the West instead OF starvno are Va
better than the troops in this vicinity and Of course Il
mere was scarcity OF subsistence. IL would be bearded
sincerely hope that all fears regard to this matter
wiz be settled for the above Il entitled tn the bsSs.t
0Ieafr-assksea MIsslssiPPian, lzah ms. 1eISe'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25
Fire.

The alarm at ire yesterday afternoon about O'clock
was caused by the burning Of cotton board the Steamer
Banshee. The Banshea loaded and nearly ready to
leave port How The fire orginateds not known it broke
cut on deck among the cotton in the bow Steamer
The WIND was blowing fresh, aid time appeared
the boat and cargo would DESTROYED but owing to
the exeEtons Of the ramen ard Others it was subdued
without material damage to the boat The framework over
the forecastle destroyed and the deck somewhat
scorched which about ell the injury to the boat
We could not obtain the PARTICULARS but learn that from so
to Is bales cotton less damages by being
burned, and torn TO pieces and thrown in the river.
DQfiV Journal. I9ih
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TROOPS REFUSED AT MILJIKEE's BEND.
JACKSON, MISS, June I7tb 1867.
Gus courlers from Vicksburg have arrived within
'ne past lew deys They report beyond a doubt that
Grants sappers and mix erg arc at work beIow orr ~
works. Nothing new.
coulter from Port Hudson, with dispatches to GeuY
johnston arrived last night He reports the harrison in
me CONDITION and spirits Banks force ia estimated at
de has abandoned the idea of stormng the place
and gone to ditchiBg.
Official dispatches from Mikens Bend state that orr
attack on that place failure. The enemy had tire
lines OF works and driven out of two but made de
perate stand at the third. and with the assistance Of b
gunboats repused our forces
Nothing is known outside of oafcaI circIos &c ty;,
Smiths NOV ements, ~ N'AN'S VI AIpy
Inc Advertze at Memphis, states that the wounded in
transports are still arriving from Vicksburg ~
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BY TELEGRAPH
FOR THE JOURNAL.
FROM TIE NORTH THE ALABAMA At won,

A nv
r.-., sHELEYvILLE, June 10th lsee
snoi Nor'nefn accounts say that the rebels bav, -
Vanced six miles beyond rwbero Jor-n ,. nave Ad
CHAMBERsBURG, June l6-ConsroI rru,.-
omclaly OF his retreat and the cort,ro =, an Spls
forces at Winchester F VI 'u' Federal
NE" YORK, June lG.-Capt. Lambretb y, tho -,
schooner King Fisher, says that his va sssl me- - aug
burnt by the Alabama. He publishes card of ,hl oc
the KIND tire ament ON the officers of the rebo "
The Brig Arabia, from AspjnwalL reports that sb
Doaroeo ny the pirate" taken as prisoner and res
On bond OF $4,000 dollars. The pirate CAPTAIN y.
ports that he destroyed other vessels on the 18th ~
tended to destroy all he 7uld. 1' 10
LAIEh FROM TIE hORTH-CALL FOR TROOPS y
KEPEL lNVAsIoN-THE CONFEDEKATEs INM.pyo
LAND AND PENNSYLVANIA &c. &c
sHKLBYvILLE, Tenn, June 10TH lsG3epr
Nashville papers, Of the 18th inst have been rece,,
The New York Times say that Gen. Lee Win,
$4,000 strong is marching Northward Hooher's arm
marching on to prevent his advence .
Inc Governor of Ohio calls for 80 coo troons or, 81
Governor of Pennsylvania for 30 OOO to prevent the
sion of each State. -'I
WASHINGTON, June l6th.-Lircon has issued q pro,,
nation for 100000 men to protect Mary Northern VIZ
ginif, Penns lvania and Ohio
HARRisBuRG, June l5h.-Dispaches from Chapbarsl,, u
and bagerstown state that the rebel cavalry are a. po
wife, ard that the rebels had driven REYNOLDS from Poi
Vlhe' ana were advancing on the capital cities tlrour
which are in danger.
LATER.-PTivate dispatches state that the rebaIs o
ChambeTsburg in force. The Fedsrals are removing tho
haI Road machinery, stock and stores. There is erc
element.
VICKsBURs, June l0h-The Fed rails are still concc,
ting Kirby Smith, with 5000 troops came up the Wasb
river, making demonstration the LIZ uisiana side H.
Federal Dps at Mikins Bend ave been reinforced
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learn there party at the North that has any partcu
lar Southern aintes But there party which says
tncty that there resides power the Federal
ment to coerce Etateno power to carry war of ex
termination There party which says painy-let this
war end we want TO have Union again with you bat we
have no right to force you into involuntary league with
rs Let us stop this war agree let usagree il
We cannot, let us agree TO disagree.
In stating what We have stated above we speak upon
authority which We are not going furnish in
winch a. the same time We have the fullest reliance.
This war must end at time. 1t can be ended by
statesmanship and hardly be ended by bloodshed
The Thirty Years War in Germany shows how long host
ties be carried The abrupt conclusion of the last
war in Italy shows how soon they can be concluded
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25

Ihs Wheat Crop.-Ths Harvtst.-The Weather.
The Raleigh Register Of Il 18th inst says that tie wheat
harvest now in active progress that section and never
hao farmers more reason TO congratulate themselves upou
me weather which has been youcbsafed to them by the
" Lota o. the harvest" Such wheat crop as will be
garneFed this has In the last twenty
years Ine ram OF the latter part Of week has set the
fully out Cf the kiaAs.
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Wn,u Try them Again.

We have repeatedly refused to publish items Of news
which we knew would be interesting to readers
least to particular portion of them, with view of keep
ing from the enemy far power. We pur
sued this plan until found every paper particularly the
Charleston and other seaport journals could not or would
not appreciate our For instance vessels formerly
arrived at this port I'D their arrivals were not noticed in
the Journal. Perhaps the next day. looking our
exchanges would be sure to see the arrival published
either in the Charleston or Savannah papers, AID perhaps
in the Papers Of the interior of our own State We
sued this reticence till found no use in put-
suing it any longer. But however much we Eay be
posed to the blockade running business we certainly
not care to furnish the with information that might
lead to the capture steamers that here
will try our exchanged in order if they
will appreciate our course.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25
FROM VICKSBURG.
Gold l49. Cotton So cents

JACKSON June 18th, 1865
For the first time in four days. heavy firing yzas b
fcksburg this morning The last cunts represent Gram
busy terrifying and cutting down trees beyond the b.
Black to impede Johnstons movonts It is also
among the citizens inside of the enemy lines that the Var
KEGS nave robbed them; ALSO that their prisoners
bers are in a starving condition
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NO NEWS FRO NJ NORTHERN VIRGINIA 6c

49,, hICHAoND Nay 10Th, 1863
Nothing additional from northern Virginia bjs even
hetters from Norfolk state that the abolition officers in
oUnano mere haVe determined to send away all citizens
VINO refuse to take the oath of allegiance It il rcnort
nss Lincoln mas called for two hundred thousand men IN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25

The news by telegraph today very meagre but what
have is favourable particularly that part announcing
the recognition of Mr. WAIKER British Consul bv the
Confederate States shows that England tsken one
step at least towards acknowledging independence
DdiiV Journal l9h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25
FROM PORT HUDSON

OsYKA, June l6, via NJ BLy June H.
ocers from Port Hudson report all our troops in poo
spirits, with provisions fer TIRES mouths The enemy ba
made q assaults. Their loss Is $780, our loss 300
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
wnMNGToN, n. O., sATURDAY. JUNE 20, 1863.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25

Gov. VANCE has issued his calling for seven
thousand volunteers from the Mi lila for local defence
These troops be under the control of the State The
PROGRESS in calling attention the proclamation,
ALI companies bsttsIions regiments that raised
and rendered by that l7th of Julyl will be permitted
to choose their own oicerr If the number required 10
not raised BY the day named draft will be immediately
ordered We hope the draft viii not be necessary Ener
Retic men the ferent counties, who wiling to
enter this service should raise companies and
at ouce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25

CUB FIRE CO2lPANIEs-Ho porto whom hoaor is DUE is
Just aud fair MAXIM and certainly no men are
entitled 10 honor me aily earned than Wilmington
fire companies in the recent fires here. They worked
hraveIy, maufuly and well.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25

RosKCRANzs Official REPORT OF THE BATTLE G.
| MURFREEsBoRo'-The following statistical extrac
from RosecranEs report of the battle of Murreesboro
| is taken from the Journal Gf Commerce ~
We moved on the enemy with the following force
Infantry, Al 42l artillery, 1928 cavalry, 3,296-
Total 46,94O.
We fought the battle with The following Infantry
400. '0''''' '"'
we lost in officers, % enlisted men, 14ll
Total, ,533.
We lost in wounded Officers, 364 enlisted men
1901. Total, 7,245. Total, killed and wounded. 3
o Being twenty and one third per cent the forces
in action. ~ Wv
Rosecranz then estimates our forces at e2 4sOputs
our losses down at l4560 and claims to have whipned
Hrgs in every fight of equal numbers on equal ground
ne only failed OF achieving crushing victory by
extending bis right wing too far ont They fred 3.
O0O rounds of musketry and estimate that one hail
out l45 hit rebel They fred twenty thousand rounds
Of artillery and believe that they put one rebel out of
The tight every tWentyseventh shot This is the wav
they arrive at our loss. His report cancludes "On
he whole, it is evident that We fought superior num-
,ers % unknown ground inhicting much more injury
ban Ss suffered"
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THE RUMoREB RESERVATIONS.

The following gossip il gov being exten-
siyely published:
From the Cincinnati Enquirer Of Saturday.
We learn from reliable authority thst the
resignation of Chief Justice Roger b. fancy is
now In the hands OF the President We also
learn th ut the resignation Of Mr.. Chase as Sec
retnry Of the Treasury is also in the hands Of
the President. Mr.. Chase. it is understood,
viii take the place OF the Chief Justice shortly
after the meeting of Congress.
We have TO say that il there is any truth
whatever in this story, the President has con-
hded the facts to nobody. Knowing that he
has net communicated any such intelligence TO
his most intimate friends, we doubt the accu-
rlcy Of this statement OF the Cincinnati En-
aGirers correspondent. We are very sure that
nothing short OF absolute physical disability to
attempt to transact any business whatever
would superinduce the resignation of Mr.. JUS
uce fancy until after the next Presidential
election. Though long since physically dis
abled from thorough discharge OF the duties
of his position, like all other men, he will be
the last to realize that fact; and may not be
expected TO retire until perhaps he takes pen
in hand for the last time, to sign his resignation
II he has resigned, however, we presume that
Secretary Chase, or any other living American,
would not be averse to waiving what he might
believe to he his chance for the Presidency, for
the certainty Of a life estate In the Chief JUS
ticeship of the Supreme Court of the United
States
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 22.-The steamer
Mary A. Boardman, Captain Morton, arr red
IN Hampton Roads, yesterday p. m, en- ra.te
for Washington.
Also arrived, U. 8. gunboat Nansemond, fr,m
off Wilmington, with the following officers oil
the steamer Ella, which was captured on tle
18th instant: J. S. Perkins, purser; j. T. Tor
rent, second mate: James Hornsley, chief mae
Joseph Smith, third mate; s. NJ. Boardmal,
chief engineer; A. r. Muir, second engineer;
@. W. Dormant, third engineer. IL.
John Mcdonnell, chief clerk in the Quarter
master Department, died suddenly this NOM
ing at Old Point. He had been in usual health,
and dropped down in his room while dressing,
and died instantly, at O'Clock this a. m.
the steamer Swan arrived this afternoo,
from Baltimore with one hundred and twenty.
five Confederate prisoners, all surgeons. They
will be Immediately sent to City Point for es.
change.
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pyaF.s FALLING BACK TO CHICK AAAUGA.
he WHOLE REBEL ARMY IN RErREAr.
BRILLIANT FEAT By GEN. WOOD.
HTGa GROUND AND MISSIONARY RIDGE
HELD BY OTR FORCES

CINCINNATI, Nov. A.-Nothing additional to
the news telsgraphed yesterday has bsen re-
ceived concerning Gen. Burnside. Cannon
aiding is still heard A battle Is anticipated
between Grant and Bragg to-day.
A special to the Commercial, dated Chatsa-
nooga, e3d inst. says desertsrs last night re-
ported the rebels falling back to Chicamauga
station. Their artillery has been Withdrawn
from our front. The whole army is apparent
~ in retreat.
"A reconnaissance this afternoon reveals the
enemy apparently in force between us and
Missionary Ridge.
Gen. Wood. charging up to Orchard Ridge,
carried the rifle-pits, under severe musketry
and artillery fire, taking 900 prisoners.
We now hold oil the high ground this side Of
Missionary Ridge. Our troops are IN line OF
battle, and will lie on their arms Tonight.
Hard fighting seems TO be inevitable to-mor-
row, unless the rebels are Withdrawn tonight.
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Brilliant and Successful Opening of the
Campaign at Chattanooga.
IMPORTANT ADyANCE POSITIONS GAME
By GENERAL THOMAS.
CAPTURE OF ALABAMA TROOPS.

The following interesting account OF 4
brilliant preliminary movement by General
Thomas has reached us:
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. %, 1s6S.-The
reconnaissance in force made by Thomas has
been completed b the most brilliant and sue.
cessfm manner. The troops employed were
the divisions OF Wood and Sheridan, OF the
4th corps, under the immediate direction OF
Granger. The object Of the movement was
not only to ascertain the strength of the enemy,
but to occupy two bold knolls situated in
mont OF our left, half way between our lines
and Missionary Ridge.
The principal attack was made by Hazen' :
brigade, commanded by that General, sup.
ported on the left by Which, and on the right
by the whole division of Sheridan. The entire
field was distinctly visible from Fort Wood,
in front OF which Hazen's line of battle was
formed, and AS the whole army was under
arms, with Towards corps formed in solid
column AS a reserve to the attacking force
the spectacle was one OF singular magnifi-
cence.
guns of the forts, only one field battery was
taken into action. This was planted on an
elevated knoll, in front OF the center, on which
Sheridan's line of battle was formed, before
the order to advance was given. The troop,
moved ont OF their sntrenchments just before
l p. NJ, and remained in line for three uarters
of an hour, in full view of the enemy At las
every thing being ready, Granger gave the
order TO advance, and Hazen and Which
pus he'd ont smu ltaneously.
The FRS shot was fired az ? D. H., and in n va
minutes Hazen's lines were holly engaged,
while the artillery of Forts Wood and Thomas
were opened upon the rebel rife pits aad the
camps behind the line Of fighting.
The practice OF our gunners was splendid,
tho camps and batteries of the enemy being
about mile and three-auarters distant, but
elected no reply, and 1t was soon evident that
the rebels had no heavy artillery In that part
Of their intrenchments at least
Our troops, rapidly advancing, As IL on IA.
rade, occupied the knolls upon which they
were directed, at twenty minutes past two.
Ten minutes later, Which, driving across an
open field, carried the rifle-pits in his front
whose occupants fed as they fired their last
volley; and Sheridan. moving through the
forest which stretched before him, drove in the
enemy's pickets and halted his advance, in
obedience to orders, on reaching the rifle. pits,
where the rebel force was waiting for his At
tack.
No such attack was made however, the de.
sign being to secure the heights on our left, but
not to assault the rebel works.
We have taken about two hundred, cap
tured, mostly Alabama troops, and gained a
position Of great importance, should the rebels
still attempt TO hold the Chattanooga valley;
as with these heights in our own possession, a
column moving 10 turn Missionary Ridge is
secure from flank artillery. The rebels fired
three email cannon only during the affair.
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HROM CALIFORNIA.
LARGE SHIPMENT OF MERCHANDISE
JUDGx LYNCH AT WORK,

SAN FRAScIsco, Nov. 2i.-The merchandise
taken east c-day by the Constitution is valued
at nearly two hundred thousand dollars, EN-.
bracing teas, woods, drills. whalebone, furs and
quicksilver.
An impromptu vigilance committee forced
open Los Angeles Jail on Saturday, taking
therefrom five prisoners charged with murder
and highway robbery, and horse stealing. The
committee hung the prisoners under the CORR
dor, in front of the Jail. This done, all the sus.
picious characters were warned to leave the
country within given number OF hours, o,
take the consequences.
Business was suspended in Los Angeles on
the occasion, but a dispatch says the whole
affair passed Off with little or no excitement
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lection from the law, then WIZ protect my.
sesf. This I cameo % az ainst the Government
or against an 1fMy, but can and will do 1t
vheS the law, military sAnd civil. both fail me,
agarnst any one man that this Oonfederacy eaa
cannot De- induted TO swefvp one hairs,
hrradfh NON die ffne Of conduct which my own
iudcment and scensctence may dictate, which
is "a "a ke no tca, part or share in the 81.
h;iirrT that rests upon those who MAY have
broasht this " hsripool OF desolation uy5oo nav
unfortuna.e country, butts TO adhere arnaay
and consistently TO the opinions and princi-
ples that have maintained for thirty eyears
and if TO prefer living as did before the war,
to living rs have done since the war makes
me traitor. then q traitors life let ma live or
a traitors death let me die.
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ARMY THEPOTOMaC.

humOrS C0ntfadlcted-The Army not ad.
ADMINISTRATION of the Roads, etc.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-TAssocia,ed Press
Dispatches. lit was published here to. day and
telegraphed North, that the Army OF the Poto-
mac at daybreak, commenced an advance upon
the enemy, but gentlemen who arrived from
the front Tonight are entirely ignorant of the
alleged movement The announcement was
premature
Advices received from the Army of the Poto-
mac night, say that the heavy storm OF
Saturday, while doing no damage to the rail-
road, had the effect OF swelling the leading
streams TO an almost inpassable height. and
the low grounds and hollows, owing to the
peculiarly soft and spongy character OF the
soil, are full of sloths and cradle holes, which
are dangerous to wagon transportation.
Deserters come into our lines almost hourly.
The most Intelligent and probably we'll in
formed gentlemen estimate Lees effective
strength at from 10000 to 10000. One gentle
man, a man OF high connections in Rebel
State. says that Lee is in hourly expectation of
an attack by General Meade, and is prepared
at every point, to give him terrible reception
The permanent and temporary Rebel works on
the Rapidan are being strengthened and ex-
tended to a vast extent.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Tan WORKING HoURs IN TEE NAvr YARD.
Yesterday q committee OF nine, representing
the worksneu of the various departments in the
Navy yard, waited on the Secretary of the
Navy and Commodore Harwcod to urge that
orc hour BY sun, instead Of Is minutes after
sunrise, as now. The time is fixed by the 10 "
OF CONGRESS of Dec. 81, 1851, which ssSs that
The hours to BE- worked shall be the same ~
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nySApppayEn

The proceedings in the case Of Private John
Burke, company f. 1st N. J. cavalry, who
was recently tried by court martial on a charge
Of desertion, found guilty, and sentenced 'to
he shot to death with musketry," have been
disapproved on the ground that there was no
legitimate evidence OF his having been mus
tered into the service, and return to his regi-
ment ordered