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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
LsbsEIy and Treason of the Press,

contemporary draws the following rational distioc
tion
The ibeI y Of the press does not mean an iumurtv
20 teaching ideas and sentiments calculated destroy the
government man who happens to printing press
should not be permitted to print and publish sentiments
that are designed aud intended to aid the enemy to
lure All destroy the Amy of the country.
This view, says the Savannah Republican, is correct
When the constitution guarantees lberty to the press
1t does not promise to sustain cenousness en- abuse
OF that liberty When guarantees freedom OF speech
to the czeu does not promise uphold him in the
caration OF sentiments calculated demoraze the
IN time CT war; and to spread disafecon among the
pie Such man is much traitor in spirit as he who
crosses our lines and joins the eEemy fight against
IA me midst OF struggle for liberty the very crisis
OF our fae such conduct the part of either the press or
the citizen, cannot be tolerated with safety to the conn
try.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

We had the pleasure on Saturday last of seeing in
sanctum steemed friend and former contemporary,
NJ WADDBLL Esq., Lieutenant COL of Cavalry in the
Regiment commanded by COL ]. A. BAKER.
We glad to Col. WADDELL looking well al
though somewhat jaded by unremittiDg attention the
duties of his former position of He has had little
respite and is home brief urough account OF
sickness in his family he speaks in the highest
the spirit of his regiment and of its unanimous reproba
ton of the facous spirit which has been aroused in North
Carolina.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

IT that the whole fuss about advance upen
Richmond by way of the Peninsula, caused
by sudden dash of the 18th Pennsylvania cav
airy 400 etrong, who drove in pickets as
far Bottoms Bridge the Chickabomny, fifteen
miles from Richmond At this point Col SRIKGLER dis
mounted about 40 of cavalry and put them forward
skrmishers. These dsmounted men opened fire on the
Yankees who retired. This en- Thursday. The
Yankees stad that night at the Roads, and Friday
they continued their retreat to Williamsburg, their
ments ing much accelerated by cavalry At the
time a small side wheel steamer the Chickahominy
and landed small party of soldiers at Hogs Neck who
plundered some houses, but driven of. Such
was Richmond. The " great raid
and all that sort of thing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

We notice by correspondent of Georgia paper that
the Confederate roncads participated the fights
at the occasion being attempt of the Yankee
otia to pass Fort Sumter. They said have done
good service.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

LIE hIsHAP II CHARLESTON HAREoR.-In reference to
tie hng upon OF transport steamers by one of our
own batteries the Charleston rcry of yesterday Tues
day. gives the following particulars
About o'clock Sunday night the steamer Sumter was
nSageu III transporting attachments OF the 6Ist North
Carolina 23d Georgia and 10Th South Carolina from
Island to another part of the han Il had reached
slilon, coming in out side of Fort Sumter 49, ~ ~
unfortunate biqnder fred upon by aoutre. shot
ls hull causing it partially sink killing
Be S6 the me9 to escape by and
rt t ~enty II Is sa!d were drowned Barges were
wreck. WIZ Sa'eu AE0AA Inc
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
From the AshevilIe News, 9th ult

RAID ON MURPnY.-Goldman Bryson. at the head
of about 100 disloyal men, made raid the town o.
Murphy: Cherokee county. last Sunday week They
did but little damage to private property, but demosh
ed the JAIL and carried off SO 60 guns ard
siderable ammunition which belonged to the State and
had been sent to Cherokee for the of the militia
They met with no opposition there being nobody in
town but few old men, and the women and children
Bryson is native of Cherokee county, but seems to
have gone clean over the wrong side He left the
following document behind him:
G. ". Hayes, d. F. Romsaur, III. Fam, and j. r.
Dyche Dear Sirs am acting under the authority
of the U. S. Government. l have paid a visit to the
town of Murphy with few of the boys to subjugate
the place. We wish to establish and sustain the laws
of the old U. S. Government, and such you may
slider me, and | will protect such. I have long acted
under such laws and therefore shall try to carry out
the laws of the constitution and the Lincoln govern
ment. am enemy to the JEFF. Davis government
certain, sure You know me, gentlemen, and you will
ever find me acting under that rule.
Yours, with due esteem,
6. BRYSON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
& AnIhizrs' Letter.

We wcre zoTn this morning private letter written by
New Hanover Soldier in LEES army to his uncle in this
place. He a member Of the 27th Regiment. We make
brief extract. Tie letter is dated August 2Oth 1869
1--WE have had considerable excitement among the North
Carolina Soldiers OF Lee army lately in the form of meet
ngs denuDcaory OF the factions course recently pursued
Standard The resolutions passed at the meetings
forCibe, and think express the sentiments of soldiers
generally They treating badly by such de-
monstra0ns in absence North Carolina IN the army
hence they at home have right to take
any all with reference 30 the subject creating such
IN excitement DO hope that it viii cease, for if
tnues, something serious may result for the soldiers will
not tamelg submit TO any such action exceedingly
sorry ana could shed tears ofregret it would accomplish
anything THAT such action should be perperated by traitors
claiming be citizens ofmy beloved old State They have
fol- gotten blood shed upon CORY field
from Gettysburg 10 New Orleans. They are wickedly
trampng upon the dearest rights of ALL and should be
gared and treated traitors of the deepest dye You
home who have any Influence should cause it to be fet
The last batch of proceedings of peace meetings publish
ed in the Sard OF the 28h go farther and worse than
any former batch OF they endorse the Standard
as their organ and exponent.
THE CITIZENS OF MEcKLENBURG held a meeting at Char.
IOe Saturday last give expression to their opinions
touching our national afrIirs. The meeting, which was
large presided by Captain JcHE WALKER AID was
opened with by Rev. Dr. KmKPLTEIck. committee
appointed for the purpose reported through Chairman
j. h WILSON Esq resolutions expressive CT dnabated
fdence in the justice of in final success
paying tribute TO the vaor OF soldiers depyecang The
peace meetings which have been held in different parts
of the State, regarding them ilmed and believing them
TO ha been stimulated by few wicked and dsoyal men
IN our State for the purpose Of creating dscord de-
preston among people, and thereby give gid
Couragemen to the enemy. The resolutions close by re-
eran the confidence OF the meeting IN our ultimate sue
and expressing the belief that there no cause for
Dependency They also regard President and Gov
VANCE patriots worthy of their fullest ience
and pledge to their administrations their cor
dial support and cooperation in the which our
cornry involved. The resolutions were enthuaias
tcally and unanimously adopted.
The Hon. GEORGE DAVIS then introduced, and was
received with loud cheels. He spoke length in
regard to the present condition OF affairs much truth
a4d eloquence The speech is to be published in fell an
early daY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

THE ATLANTA NTELLIGENCER of the LIST says A gen.
teman from Loudon informs that Knoxville
ted Thursday last All the stores brought away,
and the Confederate troops except GOODS Battalion
Of cavalry.
Cumberland Gap has also been evacuated
The old IS Army of Vicksburg ia to be organized
der command of General HARDER and it is believed
that every will NJ to his work. TIL troops
the utmost confidence in General HARDEE and with
gallant fighters in the Confederate any other service
WE have positive information of the fall of Knoxville,
Tepu and cannot therefore, say whether the report to
that effect is not cut do know that have got
Knoxville paper of later date than the 9th, and that
the Geographic dispatches received contain nothing and
for days contained nothing from any part of
East Tennessee, neither from Kno xvie Chattanooga
1t is supposed by that not only Knoxville but Chat
tanocga self has been evacuated by troops. So
God Only knows what BRAGG and JOHNSTON will evacu
ate or stand will be made If line of the Ten
nessee the monntaia Businesses country are
tamely given up then do not know eoH be held
that these gloomy apprehensons will be
allied, but have confidence With leading gen.
erals in Tenne and Mississippi falling back the
ideal of strategy and indeed General johnston appears
have gained all his reputation, far the Confederate
concerned by mastery retreats and General
appears to act upon somewhat similar Principle. We
shall be much paned, indeed to hear giving ND oil
either Chattanooga Knoxville doubly tina,
both gone We hope for the best but the thing
looks badly the face of it. We looks of il
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

The CHARLESTON COURIER, of the 10th August gives the
following of North Carolina wounded received at the
Hospital il Bake-st since the Goth
6ls-sergeant MAJOR ". II ETERsTEIN, in hip Sergeant
RoGINs forehead since dead Corporal 5. OVERS,
face Private W, ARTHUR, neck aud head dangerous
Private JoHN W OWENS neck ana hand; Private JAMES a.
WARD, IL thigh Private E. w. RAY, in orehead, By a
shell.
SIN 5lsT.-Priyate JoHH c. KLBTTY, 9Th Regiment
hand and arm Corporal w. 7. RAwLNs 6Is in head
Sergeant } LAEIsEY Of the 51h Georgia received
IL the saline hospital.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

WE contemporary of the Fayetteville Observer,
that it again mistaken. We not in the least ill tenn
pered only wish to right, where it's language
does Us Injustice Nothing more.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
Later

TIE NORTHERN has just been received. We no.
tice that Raleigh papers mention the fact that des-
patch had been received by Governor VANCE from General
WHITING Saturday evening that the enemy pre-
DariDg to advance from Newbern ProqreSs
SAYS it was generally understood that the mi a
teen counties had would called to repe
enemy The call the assembling of the Guards
of this county, which appears in to-days Journal would
appear to be made in pursuance OF this requisition.
Daily Journal Isl inst.
TEE Rasigh Progress says thatit has learned from
weninforme9 source that Generl! g. c. GATLIN has
ceYed the appointment of kjltant General of this
left vacant By resg nation of Aduant General D. G..
FOwLE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

S. II. YOUNG, Secretary.
All the papers Of the State respectfully requested
to publish the above.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

N. P. FoARD, Secretary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

The following gentlemen appointed committee :,
audit Dr. Deems report viz A. n German John q Wi
Hams and S. Fl. Young. Esdrs WE
Hon. Gov. Bragg, Rev. Mr.. Long and P F. Pescud Fs,
were appointed committee to nominate Board Of on
for the Provisional government of the Fund nri
charter shall be obtained They reported tie f5owiD
officers and incumbeRts, which unanimously adopte
viz
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
OMciaI report of I'll" fight ,"
Tennessee.

The following has been received at the
HEADQUARTERS of the army:
Murtreesboro; April IL
Major General Halleck:
The following dispatch was received
hem Gen. Granger on the luth:
Van Dorm made his promised, attacks
today. directly in front and on the Town Town
The infantry on guard in town, with
the cavalry pickets, held him at bay until
thor ammunition was exhausted.
The dense smoke and atmosphere Ia
vored their operations, enabling them TO
approach very near without our oelhs
able to observe then.
Our seige guns and light batteries open yp
cd nnon Them with murderous effect, liter
aIlv strewing the ground with men ano
horses. c---:,o, ont ~,
the Nur(reesnoro Road. He at once eros
sod h;s force over at Heights Mills, vlgor
onslv attacking Forests divisions, NOV
mo down on the Lewisburg pike and cap
turing six pieces of artillery and some wv
hundred prisoners, but owing to the una IA
vorable nature of the country was nhani
to hold them, being attacked by greatii
superior numbers, outfanked and nearl
surrounded.
Our loss in killed wounded and prlsoI
ers is less than one hundred, while that
the enemy cannot be less than three tlm'
that number.
They we're repulsed on all SIDES, al
driven until darkness prevented the pu
suit -,
Can't. Mointyro Of the 4th Regular
took the batteries and prisoners, brngll
, off thirty Of the latter.
!. W. S. RosEcRAEs,
/: Ma. Gen.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
The Relief of Gen. FGster-Short OF
Provisions and CSmptetety sur
rounded.

Boston, April IL.
A special dispatch to the Boston Her
aid. dated Newbern April 9th, says:
"a accommodating cavalry force, sent
out overland on Tuesday the 9TH inst, en-
countered a strong force of rebel plckets
ten miles from here, and drove them in for
five miles.
Yesterday large force went over the
Neuse river on an overland expedition 10
the relief of Gen. Foster.
The transportation train was across tne
river last night, where the expedition Is
PRECAUTIONS are being taken against a
surprise here. ,,,.- oor,o
hard fohting up the road. The rebels are
reported in immense numbers, and rumor
SAYS they are under command OF 'eheral
New York, April II.
A letter from Col. Sissell, an officer I'M
der Cen. Foster, under date Of the 9tt
INST saws the latter cannot hold out more
than day longer, being short OF provls
ions and completely surrounded
A rebel account by the way OF New
Orleans, says that Admiral Farragut IS Oh
the Red River, between two batteries, gu
Of range of either, but unable to pas
them. Also that the MESSENGER sent D.
him to inform Gen. Banks, was captures
and held prisoner by the rebels.
Three deserters from the rebel arm!
who arrived here via Newbern, confirr
the previous reports of restitution IN IN
rebel army. ,e.o.;o,
They say they have been on hall ralloi
for months, and are suffering for want
clothes. r i
Great disatection exists among Y
r rank and file, and desertions are irequel
The gunboat Valley City, which pass,
t the rebeI batteries below Washington,
G.. to Gen Fosters assistance, was stru'
V by sixtv-three shots. Her fate suoseqnei
n " is not known. III,
+ There was another fight between VIM
d and NEGROES in Pine street this atterno'
! Sorno 4 the latter were badly handled
n The Police soon quelled the affair."
e number of arrests we're made IN botn cas-
l. Gold closed from 81 81 3-8to 81 81
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
From Washington.

Washington, April ~.
Every package going hence 10 the ar
nv of the Potomac is now subject to rigid
inspection by an officer appointed for the
purpose. This is in pursuance OF a recent
order from General Hooker to prevent
abuses heretofore practiced by the army
purvevors, who have made use Of govern
ment transportation for private specula-
ton under cover of orders from general
officers.
Rear-Admiral Lee forwards TO the Ma
w Department duplicates Of report dat
ed April I'd, from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ellis. commanding the United States
steamer Commodore Morris, Of his opera
tons in the Wire river, IN which he states
that he received necessary assistance from
Gen. Keyes, in destroying 2200 OF 3OO0
bushels of grain intended for the enemy
who made several attempts with their cav
airy to recover the property, but were re-
pulsed in each case, it is supposed wifi
loss.
Admiral Lee states that he has received
information from Lieutenant Commander
Morris of his return from another expedl
ton in which he captured and secured sew
erai thousand bushels of grain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
From North Carolina KelnlOfce.,
meEts sent to the feileA Oh
FSster.
Philadelphia, April 10,

Philadelphia, April ~.
The Bulletin of this city learned from a
passenger lust arrived on tns steamer En- -
ellie the following facts in reference to zen
Fosters position at Little Washington
North Carolina:
One vessel had reached Gen. Foster
since the rebels had surrounded his camps
Two of our gun-boats, the Hunchback
and the Southfeld had been Tor some
DAYS stationed Just below the rebel
battery and had kept the rebels busy IN
replying to their shots.
As the Emelie left Newbern, two I'm
ion gunboats had arrived and were about
starting up to the relief of General Fos-
ter. -,
Land re;uioroements were also on their
NOV To relieve General Foster, but none
had reached Little Washington at last ao'
vices. .-c.,+ tho,
II was the opinion OF our informant una
c.noroI Foster could hold out some sever
or eight days from the date OF the Sallins
Of the Emeiie, as communication by mean
Of small boats had been kept up with hin
The condition of General Foster wa
| critical. and everything depended on sue sue
cor reaching him quickly, as the rebel fore
is very heavy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
From the Army OF the Potomac
Headquarters Army OF Potomac,
April IL.

Headquarters Army OF ToVoIao'
April II. \
President Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs
Lincoln and Attorney General Bates, left
Acouia Creek last night for Washington
During his presence in camp President
Lincoln reviewed the whole Army OF the
Potomac, including the cavalry and artll-
lery.
Rut one opinion has been expressed IN
regard to the discipline and efficiency OF
Gen. Hooker's army, and tins sentiment
the President fully shares.
1t is a significant fact that the dispatches
from Charleston make no reference TO the
rebel loss in the recent conflict. Had II
been slight this would probably have been
noticed.
The Fredericksburg correspondence OF
the Richmond Why, dated the 9Th INST,
says:
'"All is quiet as usual to-day, except
the firing of salute Of seventeen guns IN
the direction of the Potomac.
A report from the other side says thai
Hooker's army continues to be greatly de
morallzed, and that fears are entertained
for the safety of the Federals in the West
The same correspondent says that tn
late confederate success seems to caus'
great Encouragement among the Fedora
! troops"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16

The remainder Of the squadron conhn-
ued on its course, and soon came within
easy range Of the rebel forts from all
points.
The distractions of the channel from
Forts Sumter to Moultrie interlered with
the progress of our ships.
In consequence of this, and the position
of the lronsides, as above stated, the plan
Of operations or battle was arranged, and
the space for manueyerlng being only IRON
five hundred to one thousand yards, the
vessels were obliged to prepare and at once
engage the forts and the adjacent batteries.
The signal had been given for action at
half past three o'clock IN the afternoon by
the lronsides, but the rebels had previous
" opened fire on the loading vessel.
The contest is presented as m the
highest degree exciting, presenting fear
full scene of fire belching from all points
on the land and water, and continuous
roar of cannon.
In the course Of thirty or forty minutes
the Keokuk was in a sinking condition,
and was obliged to withdraw from the hire
and seek anchorage below the range Of
the enemies guns. A few minutes after
wards, all the vessels withdrew, from
signal Of the flag ship, it being unprofita-
BILE to continue further hostihties.
| The Keokuk was withdrawn hive or SIX
hundred yards from Sumter and complete
" riddled. She was struck from all the
batteries within range, at least ninety
| times.
| New York, April II.
| Sunday, IL o'clock midnight. The fol
lowing dispatch has been received from
gentleman on board the steamer Mary
Sanford:
Morehead City, N. G., April 10.
We were boarded by one of the pilots
of the expedition, who stated that the Iron
sides and seven Of the Monitors attacked
Fort Sumpter on Tuesday, the 9TH, anc
passed some distance above the Fort re-
CHEWING some 200 shots.
A pointed shot of English manulac
ture penetrated the iron clad Whitney bat
terry Keokuk and she sunk in II hour
after near the beach. The other iron-clad
passed through the shower of shot anC
Shell uninjured or with trifing damage.
The casualties reported were very few
Capt. Rhind, of the Keokuk, wa
slightly injured by bolt.
The Quartermaster and SIX men o,
board the monitor Nantucket were killed
Arrangements are being made to blow
: up the keokuk.
As regards future movements report
are conflicting.
Washington, April IL.
The Navy Department has receive
merely brief memorandum from Admlra
Dupont in regard to the attack on Charles
n ton.
The reports of the various commander
had not been prepared by them preylo9r
to the leaving of the dispatch boat whc
. arrived here yesterday.
. 1t IS ascertalned the former contain
! nothing new in addition to what Is pnl
: lished to-day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
MATTERS AT vicksburg.

Cincinnati, April ii,
The Gazette of this city has a special
dispatch, containing the following;
There is nothing new from Vieksonrg'
The health of our army is improving rap
idly. The weather Is very hne'
Gen. Grant has moved his headquarters
10 Milhken's Bend,
Adjt. Gen. Thomas arrived az Helena
on the 9th inst, On route to ten "rah' >
headquarters, r.,-,..-. -.,
A lag of truce went to Vicksburg on
the 4th inst, accompanied by Gen. Grant
in person. His mission Is secret one
Rebel advices from Fort Pemberton, to
the 9TH INST say: ,,.
The Federal troops commenced embark
ing on the night of the 4th inst, and ar, are
rapidly retreating. We shelled then
camps and transports and disabled one Oh
their boats
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
Nymr,reant srsxs vicksburg.

Fortress Monroe, April 10.
Richmond papers OF yesterday contain
the following:
Vicksburg, April 7.
The enemy are Withdrawing troops
from the Peninsula. Yesterday all the
tents were struck.
-Four large transports have gone up the
river loaded with troops.
The enemy have cut th8 levee and
turued the water into their old camping
ground,
Jackson, Miss. April 7.
Farragut with three vessels, is above
Port Hudson. He signalled the lower
feet but none have gone down the river
Vicksburg will be attacked this week re- X,
The Federals have contracted 'helr
lines at Memphis, s
The Hartford landed at Bayou Lora
this morning. ard destroyed the Govern
ment stores. H..
The lower feet has opened fire lying
out of reach of our batteries.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
Capture of Steamers.
Washington, April IL.

Washington, April IL
The Navy Department has been inform
81 of the capture by the steamer Hunts
vile. of the British schooner Surprise, OF
Nassau. with a confederate clearance from
st. Marks, Florida. with cargo OF cotton,
mostly Sea Island.
The Octorora captured the confederate
schooner Five Brothers, with thirty-hve
bales of cotton, and the English schooner
John Williams, with an assorted cargo
including one hundred bags of saltpetre,
twelve tons of iron, Ne. She was motto
rous blockade runner.
The Tioga captured the English schoono
a. Florence Nightingale, with cargo OF
three hundred bales Of cotton. Three out
Of six persons found on board are natives
of the United States. H.,
The Tioga also captured the English
shooner Brothers, with a cargo prnclpaiIy,
Of liqours, medicines and other contraoand
articles,