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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
The Battle at Nsu.. Bridge.

We take the following extract from the correepor-
dence of the Charleston Courier, dated Knston, n.
O., Jan. l9h. We are willing to let both sides be
heard but with al due Difference to the statement OF
PERsoNsE," we must think that the statement We
publish ID was in all essential parts correct:
''Your always welcome and generally neighbor
the Win ngon Journal has been msnformed with
encs TO the movements of Evans Brigade at Golds5oro'
Bridge AS published the extract from that paper
proper thas should countersCt the impress
sion to which may give rise The brigade did
the bridge until 1t in flames being detained the rail
he lack of cam in the engine drawing the train. 1t was
consequently impossible for the South Csrolusn to tax
part 10 the defence of the situation made by the troops
Gen. Cngman though they subst nty united with the
latter General forcn the enemy to retreat.
There great de.rth OF but we expect to make
some very soon. Every one is on the gus utoe:
PERsOEEE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

Some Of our exchanges are expressing surpriss as
we'll "a indignation the OF Butler by ths
abolition party ct the North. We zee No matter OF
snrprias 10 It The fact that be was not removed from
POD long altar the opiLion Of the civilized world
had ccndemred him aa brafe, evidence enoagh
that the Lincoln Administration approved and intend
ed TO uphold his brutaltes What better could DO ex
pected from the fools and madmen who inauRurated
this OF determination of the whites for the establish
nent OF negro equality? One contemporary, abiding to
the vote OF thanks to the Beast In tbs Yankee Oonge
says 1t proves there Ale 88 Beasts 10 that body
Another thus dscourses 9 A few charta lie minded
have expressed the belief that bis course in New
Orleans did not represent the Yankee Gossraeat at
Washington. They conceded to Lincoln and his Cabi
net aud the Yankee Congress ell the infamy and deceit
treschSy, immortality, and depravty which it would
possible to attach to the Executive head and na
tional council of Government claiming to be chris
tian;z d. but totally unprepared to hear Of the
public fanctonares ut sshington, itoni=ing such
| beast and common outlaw Butler Yet such is the
fact. Butler is making profound sensation Wash-
ton Lincoln sends in q sp eal message to the Senate
| accompanying the sword Of Gen. Twiggs, which had
been forwarded TO him from New Orleans by Butler,
aud suggests that Ii The sword should be given to any
officer a reward Of courage and bravery Gen. Bat
Ter il entitled to the ffst consideration While the Yam
kee Ho2se of pass resolutions Of thanks
to Butler by vote OF 80 to 80 7 Comment il unne-
cessnry' "-KnoEvIks Register.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
Confederate War s,e.mer FLORIDA.

The Charleston Courier says has know that
Confederate Florida has sailed Mobile,
and gives the following full and list of her Off
GERS:
J. N. Mafit, Commanding Geergis.
s. W. Averett Lieutenant and Executive Officer, Vir-
giDis
j l. Hoole, Alabama c. ". Read, Mississippi s. &.
Stone, acknowledgements
Garretson and Grafton, surgeons.
Lynch, Paymaster.
r. S. FLOYD Georgia; George n. Bryan, Charleston,
South Carolina q. Sinclair Dyke Virginia hidshp-
spidel Jackson, G. QIin g II. 8rowD-Epg iDeers.
J.. Yogel, Captains Clerk.
Vim. Wilson, Pun ser's Clerk.
E. Wym8n sers Mate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
EoRrHSRN Nkws-GOvERHoR OF NEW JRas,,
FROM EUROPE, 40.

RicHN3ND. VA, Jan 10Th In,
Northern dates Of the 2lst inst have been reo.j,a
Herald says that Governor Parker, Of New Jer.sv
ausursted on the 7oth. Trenton was crowded viii
from all parts Of the State. There was Krand unn..
parade and great enthusiasm. Tho Governor In M, I
gusl denounced Federal assumption repudiAsd .u,,.
patton and asked, I'm conclusion there Ia no WAy sOs,
tent with the honor and interests OF all to bring 10 a, A.,
this unnatural war. We should not be afraid Of psaoa
honoraols and permanent whether come b, a,
ercse OF power OF exercise OF cancellation. II shovd
peace on basis Of Union, Il was not Usion o, a.
States where part held In suhjugason ~ cUrou,
provinces.
ssnator Wall, Of Now Jersey, was serenadsd a, IL.
Girard House Philadelphia, the l9h inst. He mad
speech comparing the Union to ship at sea In d,,,,
with Incompetent pilot. The crowd Eroansd a, n,
mention Of the names Of Lincoln and Batter.
The small pox 10 prevailing in almost avery ue,,bb,,
hood In Washington.
Cotton has sdvanesd in New York diddliDSu cc,,, ,
70 cents. Gold lAT; Exchange 1853.
The Arabia has arrived with news from Europe ,ou.
Ilth inst. Much space occupied with rumors Of P,
Intervention.
host of the London journals condemn the London tn,
for its open attempt to Justify slavery on &c r,s
ground.
The Cotton Market quiet with bitter tone A, n,
close.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
North CO rpltnR.

be following telegram reached us fhugsd y night
after our paper had gone to press
"RALE1GH, Jan. 22.-The House has The Rc7enue Bill
under consideration.
The Senate ia discussing the bill to raise ten thou.
preamble discaimng any intention to coDf CT with the
interests of tie Confederate Government rejected
Is to Is.
IAN amendment excluding from itz operations those
subj ct to conscrption aud not interfering with the
existing regulations Of State and Confederate Govern
nents and expressing opinion to the constitutions
allty of the OOnscrIpt Law, was rejected5 to 81.
We had hoped the Legislature of North Carolina
would have reassembled with more lib raj and concili
atory views " know have Confederate authorities
who have too little regard for the feelings of others
they upon Us, and all at stake. We must for
the time bear aud for bears safety Gcmauds it. We
earnestly trust, that the North Carolina Legislature 10
view of the vast interests dependent harmonious
ton, will do nothing to bring the State and Coneera
authorities into collision. However provoked, have
no time and cannot afford to wrange among ourselves
now. Let US postpone personal aud party grievances
to another and distant day. The first, the great
duty of every true Southron is to put forth a his
ges for the overthrow of mpacabe and b&rbarous
enemy.
We assure our friends in North Carolina, that we
who sympathza with them in the wrongs Sights they
have received, cannot sympathize with them in any
measure that may ted 20 impair the efforts OF the com
mon Government for the common safety. The time
will come for the redress all domestic grievances
but till then, and while foreign foe threatening
with subjugation, let with united hearts and hands
uphold the sacred cause Rich. Rhig, oath inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
TIE YANKBRS ADVANCING FROM NEwBERa-y.
G. LEGISLATURE.
coxFEDERArR CONGRESS.

RIoHHoNp, JaA. 70, 1883,
In the sens:e to-day Mr.. Caperton, Of Virginia, qualified
and occupied his seat Mr. Ysncey's resolution instruct
ing the Commtee the Judiciary to enquire whether tie
oosrs Of the army Of the United States liable ps
iRhnent for violation Of the criminal laws OF State
adopted. Ths bill to organize supreme Court w&taEn
up melton to postpone II indefinitely rejsored after
dsbats By yeaa nays L. The bill was considered uR
adioursnsnt.
In the Rouse the resolution Of Hr. Crockett declaring
tho basis on which q peace proposition alone be n
tertainsd taken up and discussed The order Of A
day, tho exemption bill, considered in Committee
the whsle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

THE New York Tribune Ia paper that goes BY
Jerks like out steam engine. Ia an article II
Saturdays paper 1t says:
"1f government, notoriousy free from psrtiality
from sinister purposesthat OF Switzerland for example
to tender its good Offices to bring about
reconciliation between do and the rehe We w ud urge
that the propositions be ct frankly and cordially
Whatever It's results should regard the profer it's
elf ss an act OF genuine kindness Give Us an intell
gent, capable, upright tribunal and would urge thai
government should accept 1t and appear before it
prepared to prove that the union of States is geo
graphical and political Aeeessty-that the North
not possibly De fighting to subagate the South seeing
that the government he fights for is that which has gen.
orally secured the sway OF the South and that slavery
nothing but slavery, seems the dissolution and over
throw of the American republic. only secure capa
bic and candid tribunal and should be willing to
submit without any fear to its arbitration.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

PURrFANs, OED AND NEw.-We are told in Ma
eaueys history OF Cromwells ProtectorAte in descrb
ing the character of the Roundhead Puritans, that
they hated bearbating, not because it gave pain to
the bear but because 1t gave pleasure to the spectators
Indeed they eonrived to enjoy the double pleasure
tormenting both the spectators and the BEAR SO the
Yankee Purtans Of the present day treat the slave and
the OF the slave They hate slavery not because
it gives pain to the slave, bat because it gives pleasure
and profit to the owner of the slave They are now
endeavoring to enjoy the double pleasure of tormentng
the slave and the owner of the slave. Their neal for
the abolition of slavery not because they love the
slave but because they hate the of the slave.
Richmond Wig
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
Ram rHs BLoCKADE-LATER FROM NASSAU

NAAkLKSToNe JAn' LO'0'
Another large steamer reighted With coffee and OAe
valuable nsrchandza cached Southern port this A@i
ing, with Nassau dates TO the 24h Inst. Tho AeAn'H'
Leopard from harlsston, had reached Nassau ss'sy'
Nothing had been heard Of the Steamer HuntrsSS, '
ever due at Nassau. The Bahama Herald reports frcn
Trustworthy source shat the Commander OF the British VIZ
Steamer GalatA hsd received positive orders TO cSPa
Commodore wilkes, wherever found, and convey hin
Bermuda to be detained there untn further orders IN
Rr,tish var Steamer vesuvus took beard at Noble
million and half Of dollars, shipped By the BritsA COn's
Cant Wilson, we'll known 40 the former Captain OF !"
shiv Emiie Is. Pierre, IN here.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

Capt. CCm'dg Co. E, Sd n. 9.
BIVoUAo, NEAR FRkDEK4cKsBUEG, VA,

MEssas. EDITORS: Will you allow u.s. through yonr col
acknowledge the .csptiOn Of fine lot OF cocks
ntrbuted by Essea Humphrey Eliza Jane Foy, aud
other ladies' of OnsOw be 1icle very much
ding they received with heartfelt sat tude We
shalt feel Rrateu those SnEe OF mercy, who have
awaited tbemse Of opportunity to contribute much
to comfort, by furnishing article Nrausht by their
own fair hands. few weeks since. wers marching
the hassamton and Blue Ridge, ith bleeding
feet exposed TO the snow, comfortable as
struggling for freedom could expect he, the fair
daughters OF ODslo having contributed very largely 10
bringing about this elange.
Hoping the ladies may be veil cared for and protected
bail sver remain their
Grateful friends,
MEHBTHS Co. :, 81 y. c. T.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

SEWING SEED IN Roekr Se1L,-A few days ago a
missionary visited the camp Of the 10th regiment in
Hartford for tie Purpse of giving the soldiers
spiritual advice He went up to one tent where stood
private aud said 70 him My friend, do you love
the Lord - No" Dor Z love the Lord ?" "Eo
Whereupo1 the mi .ionary gave the yourg man some
excellent ard appropriate advice, and left him tract
Passing to another tent. he came across another
member of the regiment. " Do you love the Lord ~
distribute ," Yes, should bs very glad to receive
them and pass them around among my companions."-
II am happy" said The missionary, "to End true a
Christian gentleman yourself At tent just below
here met young man, and asked him if he leved the
Lord, and be said no." "He did, did be 2" why,
thought the id fool knew hstter?" Exit mission
ery,-NeM Hoyea Journal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

BEAST BUTLER IN BosToS.-Bsast Butler recently
made speech in Faneuil Hail. Boston, in which he
said
His plan for paying the debt the introduction Of
free labor the S. nth. whereby labor would become
able, and by which abundant crops of cotton
could he rssed with profit ut less than hy slave labor
Cotton could be raised with profit at less than ten
per pound We 4ying fifty to sixty cents per
pound for it. Put Of ten cents pound, upon cotton
thus bringing the market price Ct twenty cents snd
internal revenue from that alone, enough
pay the interest debt twice arge that
have. Besd England and France, who have done
prolopg this would thus be obliged pay
large proportion OF t. public debt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

~. ysrs or sne .esetaSy Tressury.
This important paper lay before readers this
ing and to would invite their earnest a.ssuon en-
braces subjects q vital 10 every czen Of the
Confederacy asc ing not cnly the financial affairs OF the
Government materially Influencing tae vaiue Of
properly of every kind
The three principal features OF t1s are TO round
limitation upon the privilege OF funding the notes
issned prior te ist December.
A Wartax
g. A guaranty hv States.
TO accomplish this important end, the Secretary recon-
mends the following legislation:
notes bearing date prior to Let December 1862.
g. Authority issue sufficient amount OF Treasury
pay appropriations required for the support Of
g. Authority bonds and stocks sufficient 70 fund
the notes already issued entitled to be funded eight
cent? and those hereafter be funded per cent
on pIa 20 issue per cent bonds payable in install
mens In 70 gears, upon she pau Ct the one hundred mil
lion loan.
ducHR Eve withia which the Government
may redeem the bonds
G. war tax upos property and income.
The st effect of such legislation will be TO destroy the
ise2 '0'--N
Al ore blew the immense that lowed for eigh-
months romthe Treasury ana Permeeted trough all
branches of sde will be struck down. because when
the final date stoD approaches, the notes will cot
pass readily from hard to hand The Secretary has duly
weighed every ton and candidy and fOrciby states
them and ably satisfactorily them. The ext
gencies of the Government and the condition of the
rency ia the opinion OF the Secretary admits Of other
remeot.
The ,oar tar also strongly urged by the Secretary
the second hs reporby he proposed to raise
least ST. COGand adds that the Eoundest consider
of our country bear aud intmates tsat 'E1xty
millions would at all embarrass the treasury. The
guaranty By States also the full appreciation Of
Secrear Tie report important one and should
Re gtuSied.-RtCE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

We learn that man named B. A HovE1I who is
or represents himself being Captain in the Copfder-
ate service, was arrested here tuesday, as having
broken out OF the jail of LumbertoD Robson county,
charge oil murder HOWELL will be sent up to-day to
Lumberton. We heard OF the circumstances at the
time the alleged murder was committed, but they had
wholly escaped cur memory. He was recognized a.
identified by gentleman in the passport c,e, where
ne had gene to get passport.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

WE nave DO ud'Dgs of the enemy on coast, farth
er than the report brought to Godsboro Yesterday b,
9" respectable refugee from Beaufort" 1t has been
heretofore stated that the Abolition feet was waiting
at that port for favorable weather to make move on
Wilmington II such is really the cas-, they have bad
at least one day yesterday cam warm weather and
O, far, to day has been equally as pleasant They NAV
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
ADDRESS OF HON. A. OAKEY HALL BEFORE THB
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK.

RIcKxoND, Jan. ieth 1881
Hob. A. Oakley Hall, delivered address before @'
Democratic Association Of New York the seth Inst,
she course Of which he ad that the period had pta
caliy ended, and In period Of conciAsOn-
9reat applause, and cries of peace, peace1 There h
been nothing interference with the Generals In the Geld
and .here had not been military at tho head Of b
armies How could the North expect TO succeed %
military point Of view against Jefferson Davis tChssH
II the white Of the North cannot the Repubk
then would rather have the white Of the North Sub
1gated by the white Of the South than TO own The
salvation Of tie North the negro. CI:amonse applause
after which throe cheers for that sentiment Sven
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

GIN PoLKWe had the pleasure last evening of meet
ing this distinguished officer and venerable
He returning To his command visit bis family
at Asheville. u. O and left by he evening train
We eased to learn from him that the tories who
have been commi ting in adson county
have "eeu routed and dispersed force of COO men
from Gen Kirby smith Division aided by O. mpanea col
cited in North Carolina attacked them In ut and rear
killed maby, captured number and scattered the rest
The .antry IL quiet. The GENERAL In I'm fnehaalth
and spiits.-SopN oarolinian, 2sR inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
Tho Serena de.
Scores HILL, Jan. 25th, LIST
For the Journal

Scores HILL, Jan. 18th, iS6S.
NEss3s FULToN & PRICE The Dung Ladies ri Sul-
berry and Film tir wish return their thanks through
to The Attn Louisiana Battalion. for the sereDsde re"ev
u last S8turday ehf. 1t was ghtful sweet-a PEI
ect Godsend so unexpected, too Accustomed for many
days past hear only the boom CT CaunOn you
ne how ling add refreshing TO lonely
aud aim st depending hearts 'engf't ned belief
thA will soon b victorious May Gud biess the dear
s~lders who hare aLd stu king every ssctice
Their county AID gran' that he time may speedily
peace rBmp plant and lasting shall reign throughout
happy lind, is the prayer OF those whose
wish is for the prospect of much beloved and all cted
country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
CAN'T NEAR FREDERICK BURG. VA.

MEsREs. EpTTOxs: Please allow acknowledge
through he columns Of your journal the receipt of box
containing sundy articles ct clothing shoes h&Dkets dc
Rocky Point ana outh Washington disticts New ban
county, n. c., for the benefit OF Company E 81
Troops.
The Contributors Or the above will allow to tender
the thenSs OF the COMPANY 10 them tina
of kindness boar of need we'll for repeated
favors OF the same kind which previously conferred
wCpd further the young ladies who COntr
butors that boys prove gallant ae the cessation
Of hostie they have the field of battle that there
will be many weddings and much happiness the good C!G
county of New Hanover.
7. E. ARMSTRONG,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

This command has been ofdsred to Lee county,
portion already goueand the Gensrals headquarters
we presume, will be at Jonesvle This 10 good move
and will, we hope, prevent future raids through the
passes of Cumberland Mountain. JouesvilIe is about
eoui-d from Cumber and and Pound Gaps, ar Is
the very place that Gen. Marshsls forces should be-.
SO says the Abingdon Virginian. The same paper
10 reference to Humphrey Marshall, has informed al
that large bodies proverbialy move SLOW" II Hmm.
phrey makes his headquarters ct Jonesve, tear that
the enemy will get round him. if they attempt anstbez
raid before he can get bis fest. If he bad been
ordered make his headquarters in either of the Gaps
we would have had at least the comfortable assurance
that one Gap was blockaded
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

HTcUMoND, Jaa gIth, I787 ,
TAs eeoate occupied day on the cOSsidSrHaO'"
the bill - organiss the Supreme Court ,
In the House Mr.. CrOtchsts resolution was further
batsd and referred to the Military Committee. Ns
Number Of bills and resolutions military subject Wef
troduced and referred. A rssolu,ion cOnplmsn'aD '"
French government was referred 70 the COMMITTEES o. "
Ai~w At
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

NEW USE OF FHH SfEREosooPR-Proieesor Dove a
Prussan has discovered that the best executed copies
OF steel or copper plate engrayngs be distinguished
from the originals by placing them together in binoc-
ular stseoscope when the difference between the print
produced by the original plate and the spurious copy
seen at glance. This will be sure method of detect
ing counterfeit Bank Bills Of Treasury Notes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

INTERCEPTED CONFERENCE.-The National In.
tsllsgsnesr has published Mr. Bepjanins letters to
Messrs Mason and Slidell, recently intercepted We
nothing in them to give much comfort to the enemy
Au all1sion to Earl Russels want Of civility to Mr.
Mason, and Mr. BeDjamns suspicion Of French designs
Texas the only matters Of interest The ground
OF Mr.. Be suspicion is that France intends to bold
Mexico, ana wants weak Power between its COL
ony and the Confederate States and also wants n-
dependent cotton supply, which Texas a weak nation
and dependent on France, would sfcrd
The French Consui at Galveston has been dismissed
from the country for his agency 10 the materthoueb
is not known that ks had the authority of ha 0ey
ssnmsnt--E1. PapH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

The people OF North Alabama were greatly alarmed
when they beard OF the retreat of Gen Brgg from 1u
lahoma The newspapers, "Contederate," at Hunts
vile, had part OF its type packed up Immediately for
moval to Chattanooga Oders were received at Hunts
vile for the removal OF the forces and the army
TO Chattanooga They wsfs subs q1ently modified ard
el last acc uuts on assurance that General
Bragg bsd intention to ai sndon Middle Tennessee
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

We regret to learn that In of the al Pox
prevailing at Smhve the people OF that suffer
ing deraby for the want Of provisions We think
something should done for their relief ard respectfully
call the attention Of the people of Wilmington and
rounding country the matter We shoaid remember
condition last summer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-29

At shafpsbsrg Gsl Lee hailed the mary stYax-
slsTs, AID inquired:
- Whore are yen g0tns kal'
g Coin TO the rsar."
I" What are you EoinG to the fOT p
WELL I've been stang BY buug, Ahd Ina what they
call de morsliaed."
This enough Gsa. Lee had the heart to say
to an Innocent who had been stung by bung -
ring, perhaps that he had been stunned By bomb