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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
From the Charleston Courier, 3lst inst.
News from the Islands,

During Friday night and Saturday the Smelling from
the enemy's land batteries YVES unusually slow, our
James Island batteries however k oping up constant
and vigorous fire in reply.
on Fort Sumter since the attack Of the Monitors on
Sunday morning, the 9th inst. That attack short
in duration, but the tire very accurate, and owing to
causes we trust now removed, very dangerous.
1t may not ks indisCreet to mention in general terms
the fact that had the fire been then continued in all
probability the magazine would have been made
unsafe, had early renewal of the attack taken
place the fort might have been blown up. The Moni
tors however drew of Seven days have since elapsed
and the powder since then placed beyond danger.
About = yesterday afternoon Battery Cheves open
ed on q side wheel steam snip transport loaded with
troops The troops landed at Oyster Point. The
enemy were also observed landing heavy guns from
propeller.
The firing Sunday afternoon was kept up regularly
between the enemys batteries and Fort Moultrie, bat
teres Cheves Haskell and Wagner. The Yankees are
reported working continually and cautiously ad
vanced battery at the rife pits and yesterday afternoon
kept up steady fire from one Parrot gun.
Later in the day, however they had succeeded in get
ting two more in position, and at last accounts had
opened heavy fire on Battery Wagner from Parrot
guns.
Out of little over 500 shots from the four Yankee
batteries fired at Fort Sumter yesterday, hardly loo
struck the Fort all the rest falling short showing
proof that the eremy guns loOeng their efficiency
The enemy ii is reported, has mounted new guns or
-
these guns are believed be three hundred FOUNDER
parrots. He has also mounted a very heavy gun in
battery at Gadberry Hill.
There has been no change of Importance in the posi-
ton or number of vessels in the feet Very heavy
firing commenced at nine O'Clock last night aud still
continued at the hour of closing report at twev,
O'Clock
The following casualties are reported at Battery
Wagner Friday and Saturday
Lieut.. james G. Randall, A. d. G. TO Gen. Col
quit, wounded in the face and bones fractured by
shell.
Private VIM Gaskins, Company E, 54th Georgia
wounded in the head.
Capt. Colt, Company l, 8th North Carolina, slight.
injured in the eyes.
Private VIM. Williams, Company E, 23l Georgia
wounded in the thigh.
Private G. w. Tombstone, Company K, 54th Geor
gia, left amputated at First Georgia Hospital.
ADMITTED NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL, AMERICA
STREET.
august 29-Privato f. w. TarIh Company X, 81
North Carolina, conclusion, she'll.
august 30-Private W. Barber, Company K, ST.
North Carolina, face wound.
Carolina, face wound.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
THE MONITORS ENGAGED,

CHARLESTON, Aug. 3ist 1863.
About noon oday two Monitors approached and open
ed fire Sumter. but driven by Fort Mou
trie and battery Gregg at two O'clock D. m all the
Monitors stood in close 70 Sumter, firing brsky that
Fort Fort houre and Battery Gregg For an hour the
hsht was severe. houlte and sullivan Island Bate
es ned very rapidly and after three of the Monitors
withdrew, having been struck frequently
al firing from land batteries 10 heard to night
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
From the Chattanooga Rebel, August rs.
Shepled ONT.


Dear, defiant, brave "lsst ditch ellowcitizens who
have chvalrouay lett me behind in Chattanooga, to &c
by the enemy, why don't you come back and
see the fun? The Yankees have not been here since
you left but have sent several noisy messengers.
About the hardest case" have met yet from the other
side of the river is "spheric9l case" As it came
over in the DIR, concluded it must be atmosphercal
We have bad nothing but shells since the enemy
up the valley. The missiles fell about US here
last week like snow fakes and quite harmless. The
streets literally boudercd with unexplcdcd Shells
and tie siege of Chattanooga is STILL in consequence
unexploded humbug. We had shells for breakfast yes
terday, and expect to take few more on the half
she this evening, if not in batter at least in BATE
ry." have learned to dodge those little messengers
Of the Yankees with astonishing agility The other
day two batteries from the other side ened on me-
when 1 threw double somerset es soon as l Jaw
the smoke and caught half edozen conicel balls in my
at ts pocket. Think shall llve here today. My
army, consisting of the Honorable Kwort Keg end
myself, is considerably demoraliz d. Our supplies eve
cut off, The enemy have got the range of WHY'S store
and Heiskes grocery, and we cut of in 9th legs
We think of sending flag of trace over II Re " for
drink of 'ach brandy. In the meantime, continue
ID survive. Ou- motto is dun yivimps vivamus."-
We intend to "Vivimrs TO the last hour, and when
the last train leaves, we intend to "vamous.''
Vows unsheD@d,
T. HAPPY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
VERY LATEST FROM CHARLESTON.
All quiet tbis morning.
FROM CHkRLESTLN.

CHARLEsTON, Sept. Ist, 1853.
The firing this afternoon has been SLOW feet not
cipatirg The land batteries firing Sumter, which
holds out calamity. Little additional damage hos been
done, and the garrison good spirits.
Maj Gen. j. F. Gmer is here, and will enter upon DUTY
tomorrow, as second in command to Beauregard.
The most of the noncombatants have left the city.
The have not pushed their works Wagner
during the last four days. but strengthening pre-
sent position. Their shaT pshooters are very active
No casualties side in the action with the Moritors
yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
FROM RICHMOND.

NICHMOED, Aug. 3Ist, 1853.
Perfect quetude has prevailed here for the last two
days.
The Fredericksburg correspondent the Examiner
the body of Meades has been massed three
divisions respectively stationed at Warenton Manassas
Junction and Ceneve Fifteen thousand infantry of this
army lately Gilmore, The correspondent
upon con nation that the Yankee army of the
Potam8c condition at this time than since the
first advance this line after the Bull Run battle.
The report that the wharves at Acqua Creek being
rebuilt is false.
h!oa0y made a cessul dish on wagon tain on Mon
d.y night capturing portion of the guard and forty
wagons and teams.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

remainder of his life day aborer than see his coun-
trymen again under the deestable yoke with the
Yankees
"When men are willing to lay down their lives, YOU
may confidently predict any sacrifice their part save
that of honor. Not ear with large class of CAP
aliss and spectators they take the oath to the vile
despotsm, In the country temporarily in the enemy's
po SESSION. But how transparent is their foly-their
crime They will be dtspised by the Yankees, and as.
suredy they will the eternal contempt of all whose
opinion is worth regarding among Beggary, begga-
~ before the vile dishonor of perjury to sacred cause
and submission to hated despotsm
"Who talk of failure? Who can brook the
thought that Manassas and Richmond and Fredericks-
burg to be perishab!e names cited only to mark
the folly of temporary outbreak that Lee and Jack
sou shall be ranked in history with the brave but un.
fortunate chiefs of La Vendee that the life blood Of
200 900 Confedeates shall have been poured out in
vain that all that is good and great is to succumb to
all that Is vie weak and gnobe genius and virtue to
be crushtd under the Jqggernaut wheels of brute phys
ical force 1t is madness-it is want of faith in God
Give the leader whose battecry is like Davis vic
tory, final triumph ;; or like immortal Jackson's Il
trust in Ged-I wish they would come On"
" DO you remember that, alter the battle of Jena
when Berlin was in the haLds of Napoleon, the Prussian
King fugitive, and Prussia seemed better than a
French Province Sir Jas. Mcintosh wrote in despair,
profound gloom settled over all the foremost minds in
Europe the colossal power OF France bid fair to stran
gle every separate nationality in its grasp but old bull
headed Butcher and few other brave spirits held FAST
and hoped and toed, and fought for better days p
They lived to enter Paris twice in triumph But ask
you have come to that yet? Why, what is there
yet to try meps souls Two garrisons lost by the stu
pidity of General That is the whole of it. But we
shall beat them in the next pitched battle and then,
perhaps, our poor croakers will take heart.
Il am disguised with the course of the -. What
be its Intentions it is giving aid and comfort aud
information to the enemy. But, nimpore, the press,
with all its blunders, will be found to have played a
noble part in this war and God knows we have ali
need to be charitable to the other let join hands
and drive these Yankees out. Let property and every
thing else go to the cause and then, when the
good work is done, the survivors must take good
of the women and children. Who would not be toe
happy to take upon himself this labor of love for the
brave soldier, dead on the field of honor?
II have written you long letter; you must be o
good cheer"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
MEETING OF GERMANS IN NEW YORK-COLLIslON
BETWEEN TWO YANKEE CUNBOATs

RICHMOND, Sept. LIST, 1863.
1i'e Germans of New York hid meeting on the
9th of August TO take test tina legA Of the
CoBscfiptiou Several Committees appoiue6-
Much excitement prevailed. The seakers were loud in
the denuncatioa CT wha they termed the cruel and
man
The gunboats connecticut and Quebec City coeed off
New Inlet, Wilmington, the 2ls of August, both
sustained serious damage They had just overhaued
at great expense.
Mr.. Vallandgham arrived at Windsor opposite Detroit
the 24h August.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
DIED.,

At his residence in Kenansvie, the 2sh inst, Mr..
JONATHAN P. CHARLES, in the a6th year of his age
At the residence of Joel L. Moore's Eq, in New Han
county, the morning Of the 18th july 1861
SUMPTION Miss ELIZA MoAUsLlN, daughter of the late
lis meet that the patriotic deeds of noble soldiers
who fall upon bloody battlefield should be chroniced
by tn 6 in feon
e and steadast friend of and it due
nc bs @ M ds
ceased the budding rose opening its bosom to
around but alas that slow but fatal destroyer crushed
the bud it had expanded to the morning Her gen.
to ass received the attention of her many friends
the kind christian hospitality of those under whose roof
died But medcs sk and the attentions of friends could
| Yes gone from earth to Heaven above,
Where pain nor sorrow never come,
In Heaven, her eternal home.
But weep not for her the bitter tear,
Nor give your heart to vain regret;
IT'S but the casket that lies here,
The gem .at filed 1t Spdrk!eS yet.
YER EVANS MERCER, Of Co. G, 10th N. c. Regt
| "sodier rest thy warfare Ger;
Sleep the sleep that koows not breaking!
| Dream of battle fields more,
Days of danger, night of waking "
Am ing the many dead who have offered up
their lives in the present unhoy no o.varous
" @
At the OF the present struggle pred
by patriotism and prompted by DUTY he joined
from his native county, in which he Lieutenant
and BIZ his afabe manner and gentemanly department
| won the respect and esteem of all who k0ew him.
brave and intrepid officer he seldom absent
his post and his highest ambition his native
land freed from oppression. But in the bloom his
hood he ha, fallen in foreign land battling for freedoms
rights.
How has been sad, 'Dsathlo loves shining mark.
Around tho family circle his manly form and familiar
face will be and bis voice will be heard
more by fond parents and loving relatives who
called his untimeY end; but it is consolation
to that he could not have fallen in sacred
cause His noble deeds and bright example will long live
the memory of his friends and Ger his tomb GOULD
be appropriately Inscribed the famous Roman epitaph
Non lille pro charts anaiciS,
Aut pdrta, tlnttdUs pertre.
N"*
On Doctors Creek, in Dupln county, the 18th Aug
Mr.. JOHN PAGE, in the 54th year of his age.
He urned home sick from visit SICK son in the
| army snd survived only two or three days. From hi
Christian character and through fe we have every
reason hope and trust that he rests from all o.
earths trials and suffering. TO his widow and family
offer our sincere coincidence in their bereavement,
| CON-
At his residence in Brunswick County, the 18th Aug
Mr. JOHN SKIPPER. aged IA years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

ONCE of the Epson Pilot also burnt. Also the Post Office
large quantity OF Goverrm and some wheat was
lost. The bacon mostly saved. Two hundred and
tnry bales of cotton burnt Tbs whole
OF the town in runs except two small stores. sup
posed to have been the work of rcendiary The loss
estimated at three hnnd1e thousand dollars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
NOTICE,

NOVICE.
NHE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale tract Of laud lying
l. the ten mile awamp, in the county OF Robson, N
c., miles South of Lumberton and ten miles from
Lumber River consisting OF five hundred acres with good
Plantation we'll adapted to the growth of corn pota
toes &C., with large body Of woodland under good renee
and ready for clearing, and good site for mln on H. IL
the best range both cattle and this section
here is good Dwelling House ard other necessary 0G
person wishing to buy would do well to call and examine
the land before purchasing else where as give s4TG
Information can be by calling Charles vey Jr at
WILLIAM RICE.
Lumbertop, N. c., Aug. 26tb, 1858. 4s2r
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
ALABAMA LEGISLATURES.

MONTGOMERY : ug. %, 1868.
The Alabama Legislature adjourned tonight. An act
for the reorganization Of the militia provides for he
neraton of the males from sixteen to sixty, and divides
them into classes The first class embraces sixteen to
seventeen, and forty five to sxythose constitute the
county reserves. The second comprises
forty five. Three districts in North Alabama
empted from the operations of the law, regards first
class of the presence of the enemy State and
Confederate ocers aud others deemed necessary the
community regardless of age included in the first class
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
FROM VICKsBURG-THPEE THO USAED NEGRO SOL
d Frs SLAUGHTERED, &C.

ACFSON, MIss., Aug. BE, 1863.
gentleman OF undoubted yeracty just from Vcksburg,
the Yankees sent 5000 negroes to garrison Richmond,
La when the Conederates made descent upon them
initiating the whole command; Yankee Captain orly
escaped. All killed outright, the Confederates CIV
ing quarters
Our sderllas sunk transports blow Natchez ten
days ago.
General Price has badly defeated the enemy on v he
River.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
BY TELEGRAPH.

Reports OF the Press Associatiou.
Entered according to the Act of Congress in the wear 1862
6y B. THRAsHER in the Clerks Office of the District
Court of the Confederate Northern
of Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
Faoa CHARLEsToN-HoRR MISTAKE

CHARLESTON, Aug. 3lst 1868.
The batteries on both sides last night kept heavy
uninterrupted firing. This morning tie firing continued
but slow.
Last night while the transport SHUTTER
turning rom Morris Island with the twenty third Georgia
Regiment which had heen relieved, opened upon by
mistake from Battery Bee and sink. Several killed
Woun ed drowned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
TIE COMMANDMENT STILL GOES ON AT CHARLES.
TON
CHARLESTON, Aug. 80, 1858.

CHARLESTON, Aug. Sc, 1888.
The enemys ire to day has been much heavier than
any day during the past week 1t chiefly Sumter
durcg the morning but in the evening it directed
against WagnF. The casualties our batteries were
slight 1t expected that the Monitors may any night
tempt to the gauntlet of batteries into The ha boz
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
lATER FROM CHARLESTON-THE MONITORS TRY
TO RUN TIE GAUNTLET.

CHARLESTON, Sept. I'd, 1863
Last night at IL o'clock the Monitors approached close
to Fort Sumter and opened terrific fire of shot shell
against her For time the impression prevailed that the
enemy about TO try to pass the distinctions. All
Sullivan Island batteries, including Fort Mouie and
terry Gregg at Cumming Point, opened upon the Monitors
and the of hesvy ordnance kept up acessanty
until daylight The fling the lopdest ever heard here
and sts~tied the entire city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
FIRE IN TBOsASTON, GA.

MACON, GA, August 3Ist 1868.
great ire occurred in Thomason, commencing Sat
urday night, 10 o'clock Three sides of the Public
Square destroyed. Two public houses-the Thomas
ton Hotel and Webb's Hoel-Were burnt. The Printing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

LIEUT.. WooD AGAIN AT WoRK-THREE S41LING
VESSELS CAPTURRD.-Another. brilliant exploit took
place last Tuesday, in the bay of the mouth of the
Yankee sailing vesselsthe Coquette, Golden Rod and
Twin Brothers. One of the ships laden with coal
and the other two with anchors and chains. The Gold
Rod drawing too much water, was in consequence,
destroyed but the other two safely anchored IN
Confederate port Fifteen Yankees were captured at
the time, and have been received at the Libby
prison Lieut. Wood has thus secured five prizes and
made about 90 prisoners. The last expedition at
tended with no loss on cur side.
No official information has yet been received in re-
gard to the reported capture of the steamers Louisiana
and Currituck.--RichmondE ENQUIRER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
AUCTION SALES.
BY WILKES MORRIS, Auct,r.
ION SALE OF IMPORTED GOODS.

AUCTION SALE OF IMPORTED GOODS.
"a Steamships Gent Beauregard arabian and Fora.
ON WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9th, 1862 commencing at
clock, A M will sell at my Sales Rooms, No. q Gran
Row, Wilmington, N. c.. the entire cargoes of Steam
hips General Beauregard Arabian and Flora together
18th sundy consignmens Elk Mary Ann and Margaret and
esse. Making altogether the most important sale
cid in the Contederacy, viz:
bales white Saxonies,
bales Oxford Cloths
Is cases Madden Prints,
Sc cases Felt WOOL and Cashmere Hats
Dark DeLaines,
cases Black Lustre,
l case Drab /"
cases " Bombazine,
Black and White Paids,
cases I" and Scarlet /"
l Black FriIled shawls,
case " Ground Ginghams,
2 cases We've Flannel,
cases Printed
cases Melton Cloths,
! case Flannel, assorted colOrs.
case assorted Brads,
/ case Merino shirts,
case Black Broad Cloth,
cases Flannel and Striped Shirts
u cases Goats Spool Cotton, 200 yards, black and
case Agate Buttons, 800 Ct. Gross,
case satches and Portmones,
case Doth Brushes and Purses,
50 cases Cotton Cards, Nos. IS, ss and los,
case English Carding and Fllests,
80 bales Sea Island and Gunny Baggng,
l20 coils Manila Rope,
80 cases Letter and Cap Paper,
Steel Pens,
cases Lead Pencils,
cases Envelopes,
cases Playing Cards.,
cases Memorandum Books &c,
cases Bank Note and Parchment Paper,
81 cases Gents, Ladies' and Childrens Boots and
cases French waxed Gaze Skins
bales Super Sole Leather.
II9 barrels Mackersl,
234 bags Prime Coffee,
"a barrels Prime Coffee,
so do. Crushed Sugar,
chests Congou Tea.
Kerosene o.,
cases Mustard.
800 kegs Bi. Carb. Soda,
50 boxes Extract Logwood,
ID bbls Epson Salts,
o SH's' S Slaaoar b sss'
S Sbls. DO DO: DO do:
2casks Sugar Lead
cases ChIoroform,
casks Crucbles,
cases Magenta Crystals,
cases DOVer's Powders,
eases Calomel and Jalap
case India Rhubarb.
2cases Calomel and Ipecac,
Quinine,
l Phosphorus,
case Cas- 1or OIL
cases Tinct. Opium,
l Comp. Ext. Cclocynth,
l case Supnate Morphia,
l case Adhesive Plaster,
casks Soda Ash.
cases Brier Root Pipes.
ESQ sacks Liverpool Salt.
100 kegs cut Nails Assorted.
47s Imported Brandy, Pnet l849.
$50 I" various brands.
Al Brssop,"
40 Gin.
40 * Champagne Anchor, and G. D.
Bannet Co.
so cases Imported CGret, st Julien.
SO Puncheons Rum, Extra.
3 pipes CogDac Brandy.
quarter casks CogDac Brandy.
choice Wh.key,
AND
Is casks Alcohol.
Aug. 9Th, 1868. Tl-B
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03
REPORTED REVOLT OF NEGRO REGIMENTS AT
PORT HUDSON AND BATON ROUGE.

JACKaoN Mss, Aug. 3ist 1883.
gentlemen from Port Hudson reports that the negroes
had revoted against their Yankee brethren. Number of
Yankees killed before the negroes At
Baton Rouge siuilar emue took place. in which the
Yankees being overcome by African gene1ncn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-09-03

august 29-Prvata T. w. TarIh, Company X, ST.
y orth Carolina, coucusson, she'll.
august 30.-Prvate w Barber Company K, 0tt
North Carolina, face wound.
august 30-Private w. Russ Company c, Sth
Carolina, face wound.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-08-27

For several years the Democratic and Conser,a-
tive sentiment of the Nation has been kecnly
alive to the necessity of being faithfully and ably
represented by first class Newspaper, published
i'll the City of New York, adapted to popular cir
culatiOn, and welding wholesome influence
throughout the Union. The great want Las been,
and is, paper which shall sustain the same rela-
ton to Democratic and Conservative principles as
does the New York Tribune to Aboitionism ard
all kinds of RadicalSm-a paper conducted with
talent and prudence. with COZ rect appreciation of
the true principles of our Government and fidelity
to them; in all respects first class newspaper and
yet afforded at price bringing it within the reach
of the masses of the People throughout the Coun-
try.
The undersigned, from their connection with
the Albany Atlas Argus-onc of the Oldest and
best known Democratic papers in the Union-havc
been constantly urged, during the last three or
four years, to respond to this demand. by estab-
fishing frs: class Weekly News paper in the City
Of New York, adapted to general circulation.
We Weld to the wishes of our political friends,
and have therefore transferred the publication Of
the Week., Atlas & Argus to the City of New
York, where it will hereafter be issued under the
name of
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-08-27
NOTICE TO DERTORS

Having Disposed of the Democrat office, we
desire ever. person indebted to to make mme-
date settlement. We have debts to pay, and to
enable to do so, must collect the amounts due u.s.
The books Of the firm may be found with L Nc
Donald. at Dickson Il Co.'S Hardware store.
July 23-26tf r. MCDONALD
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-08-27

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to obstetrc practic, and chronic diseases Of
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tsreets. whc he may he consulted at all hours
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