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For the Journal.
Meeting of the Sih n. G. II.

Pursuant to previous notice, meeting of the 8h NJ G..
Battalion held their camp KinstoE. N. c.
the 10th of august to appoint delegates 10 attend Con
venon OF Gen Martins command to assemble tie 10 h,
take into consideration what action shall be taken
fine the position of the soldiers in this crisis of
tiona troubles.
On motion, Captain w. ]. berry was called to the
Chair, 1t D. w. Rood and Sergt. G. S. Groom
the meeting and committee consisting of Captains W.
r. Bass JAS q. Davis Sergts. T. S. Beoon, W. r. Isler
VIM. Ouand and 1t. R. + Davis, appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the of the meeting The
committee reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously accepted
RtSClUed 1st That heartily in the proprety
of holding q Convention to clearly define the views OF the
soldiers regard the perpeXing issues thrust upon
us by the action of political zeaots.
ResoUed 2d That the sodiery of the South not dis
couraged by DISASTERS but rely in their strong
ard their ust in the God of battles for happy de-
liverance from the power OF the enemy.
Resoced 3rd That while fight in just cause,
meet with encouragement and appreciation
friends ct home and not learn that dscord aena
ton of feeling fast diminishing prospect of
and independence.
ResoUed 4H That We desire honorable peace upon
tie basis Of separation and that has the right to
speak for to er to surrender the precious boonor
which the struggle inaugerated.
I1eSOiued 5h. That mantsn high respect for the
civil authority, regarding the civil law the palladium of
liberties, but that deeply deplore effort to fac
tCusy its high privileges to the detrmeD Of the great
unison in which We have embarked our all
RESOLVED 6t That regard the persued by ".
W. Holden opposed to the dearest interest of State
and that believe him traitor to his government.
RESOLVED 7U That three from each company be appoint
ed delegates to attend Convention TO be held in Kns
ton, by Gen. Martin 8 Brigade.
ReSOlUed 8. That the Etate and Wilmington Journals be
requested publish the proce edngs OF the meeting.
". J. Raspberry, Chairman.
E Esgt. g G. E ). d HooR, Secretaries.
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struction of the old United States Government but
other conditions. No, would rather the Southern
Confederacy under pay tribute to British or
French, ceroint British and French Protectorae and
would rather die in the streets of Charleston than sub
NIT to And for Confederate currency the only
money which our government has to pay off soldiers
with and buy provisions and clothing for them, well as
purchase arms, ammunition gunboats wagons and teams,
&c. would be glad to hear that ever, man in eur Co
vernmen who is at home trying to depreciae our curen-
in any way whatever instead of being in the army was
helped sharp rail and totted over Mason end Dix
on line and hs neck decorated with chain and ball and
he locked up in and set to hard labor until
the Ought Government to make Con
federate legal tender in the payment of all debta
private and public
Messrs Editors If military authorities do not draw
the militia of Jones and LeHoir Dupn and Way
Sampson and Johnston and station them within IL Is
miles of Hewbern prevent the Yankees at that place
from stealing half of crops to feed runaway
groes on and destroying the other half, how to
pay tithes? If they will do this and give Major or
Colonel Nehercutt 1850 Confederate troops to the
country between here and Newberne. think shall be
safe from Ya'kee Raids To conclude: What is William
Holden after? If he is enough, he is not foo
enough suppose he get up Bufaloe party i'll this
State strong enough him Governor the brage
and patriotic Zebulon B. Vance. He must be counting
Abraham Lincoln for the Office made vacant last Spring by
the resignation of Edward Stanley CHOCOLATES.
Dupn County, N. c., August, 1868.
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the Chairman presented the following resor,io
were read by Lit. W. 8. Ellis. winch
WHEREAS, Certain exempts and croakers in nj.
n 10 TO create or selfish purposes, diyisjo
empts and crcakers have unnecessarily censured eH
and set forth doctrines which look to submissio uer
Lincoln G0Vernmant, therefore be it " Tie
ReSolced' lst hat we dsapprove and ccnsuro =,
coarse pursued by these exemptS and croakcrs r He
gest that II TREY are not willing to face bullets in
OF our couhSry they do not attempt to create discard %
the midst of those who arc. 'NoIu II
ReSolUed I'd, That this eodr WAS forced n,or
Abraham Lincoln in direct violation of rights ny
to US by the Constitution OF the Ured States and
earnestly desire peace, yet we will occa,+ NJ oDRA
which does not recognize the indepepdenSo no terms
crate States and to its citizens the n,
their persons and their property '0" o.
ReSot0ed, 3d. That relying upon the wisdom If m
rulers, the patriotism OF our people, and the protect
and of just and all wise God we have nIl
in the success of our cause, and call upon onr ce
to come up, as one man. and contribute whatever NAV
required for that end. - ~
Resoued, All, That, as soldiets and citizens of ~,
Carolina, urge executives, in whose hands T,1
been entrusted the fair names and interests Of NCrb Ge
Ina TO lDte1pose the of authority TO arrest the
OF certain EDITORS and others, whose conduct we be
be reasonable, in as much their publcato have
aid and comfort 10 the enemy arc caused desercrs Is ven
own ranks. 80 VII
ResolUed, 55, That we express our entire t.or,r,,,
ton of that any act which egalizes the ki,ing
sutes for army as it grants a premium On wealth M
coward:ce, and ultimately works vast amount Of evil -
our cause. " w
RtSoUed, 6h That copy of these PROCEEDINGS bo . .
that they request the loyal editors OF the ate To cont
These resolutions being submitted, eloquent and par
&c speeches were made by Leus. ELS, Leager Row 81
Others, after which the rCsOlu were unanirpri
adopted by the Convention. There being 10 othg. ba
ness before the Convention motion OF It, Gregory n
meeting was adjourned sine die.
JOHN L. BROWN,
Lieut. Col. 44d liz giment, Chairman
VIM 81. GREGORY, Sec Y.
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Meeting of the l3lh n. G. Troops.
NEAR ORANGE G. H., VA, August 8!h, II

NEAR ORANGE G. H., VA August 8!h, 1868
A full meeting of the 18th Regt n. G. Troops,
1t. Col n a. koges, comman ling, held this day, on
motion OF Captain L. L. Lawson, 1t Col Rogers was
called to preside the meeting, and Capt. W. w.
Robinson, Of Mcckleuburg, and 1t JAS. ID. Bason, OF
Alamarce appointed Secretaries
The Chairman having explained the object of the
meeting, committee consisting of Capt. W. W. Rob-
Howard, a, Caswell county; Private J. w. Nc
Cain, co &, ta8we!I county; Private 4 j. jones' CO
D, Person county; 1t. j. ID. Dason, CO f. Aamance
county; Serg't IL. q. Foster, co F, Davie county
serg't e. W. stancil, CO g, Edgecombe county 1t.
R L. hloir, FL, Rockingham county LIT. r. L..
Williams co l, Rockingham county; q. w. Ander-
son. K, Rockingham county, appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the of The meeting. The
committee r>ported the following resolutions, which
unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That we the members o:sad Regiment have
witnessed wit nortifcaton and deep course
puraue1 by portion of the citizens of few counties in
journals of the State, have, exciting
spirit and ds yalty among her citizens
and scdies-n which, if persisted ill., will bring
proach upon good name and disaster to the Contede
rate Government.
Resolosd That believe this state OF aairs has been
inaugurated by tain journals of the State among which
ranks consl icuousy the Raleigh Standard whoye
colors unurled dispa3 ing more stripes than bars
Resoloed That we Lave most unbounded confidence in
the Governor OF North Carolina and the Administration of
the Confederate Government, believi that If North Caro-
LIMA and their bI ethren do their duly in the contest as
they do theirs efors will ultimately be crowned With
Rescued That as NOT Caroliniaus have asserted
rights from the bloody field of Williamsburg Va, to
that If Getty sburg, Penn. will continue to
and at all hazards until colors shall
wave trumpIuntly indie pendent South.
ReSolUed moreOUer That will acknowledge no terms
peace those of full recognition of
and nationality and this end dedicate lives
fortunes and ALL even to the bitter end.
ReSClred That ihe further consideration this SUBJ
ject, elect three delegates to operate with general
Convention of N g. Troops meet Orange c. b., Va,
the 18th inst.
Resolved That these proceedings be sent the Safe
Journal Milton Chronicle Greensboro Patriot and Ca
Journal with the request that they and all pa
pers OF the Stale favorable the please copy
The meeting then elected Capt. T. T. Lawson, company
H Sergt. J. IL. Martini company and Private A. r.
Erwin company delegates to said Convention, after
which it adjourned.
igned,) H. A. ROGERS, Chairman.
y " D. ". Bs aaGtsS0"' Secretaries.
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GoLDsBoRo', n. g. Aug. Is, 1868.


To The Editors of the Wammgton Journal:
DEAR S1Rs Il see in your issue of last Friday an
account OF meeting at Jacksonville, in the county OF
Onsow the Bird inst the object of which meeting it
is Stated explained in easy and fluent style by
tie chairman but it does not state the sub ec matter,
which is often the case but reading the resolutions
reported by the committee, | learned that it
nesly recommended that convention should be held in
Goldsboro the 2od Monday in September, for what
purpose it is not stated 1t is however, to be rrespec
tive of party. An irrespective party meeting, indeed
| rot aware that had but party in this sec
of the Southern Conederacy. The old adage is to let
certain to produce discord each urging the claims
of his particular friend. 1t is something like having
friendly law suit, when suitors become the btterst
mits before the conclusion OF it, fear this pill is not
composed of the right kind of material that it is coated
with sugar, und when that is rubbed Of it viii be
btter-a cat out OF the meal tub | not certain
but what the object may be tC promote the claims OF
some other person than the indicated IN the meet
ing. I am afraid of c0nventions-for by convention
old A be got into power. L don't want to copy after
any such proceedings. 1 have heard too often about
Northern men with Southern principles, it may be an
other wooden horse filled with not of the right stripe
Let Us establish independence first let thoughts
aud actions be for that anG not for political preerments
TO take good Captain from the service will weaken
cause; why not take private, If wish to select
from the army the privates patriotic as the oli
and receive less pay. Let not be looking for
office but for the Yankees who making raids this
section OF country insulting mothers, wives, daugh-
tiers and sisters Let make strong pull long pull,
and pull altogether. ANXIOUS POPULl
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R.o,iJInn neutrality

n the Governors of the Provinces to be issued by t
Minister of Foreign Affairs, with the view OF giving
wider circulation TO the directions issued in August
1863 in which are set forth the principles regulating
the neutrality which the imperial government resolved
TO assume in view of the struggle in the United States
The condition ON which the ports and harbors OF the
empire are open to the belligerents defined in this
manifesto The closing paragraph reads as follows
"And, inasm1ch as the steamer Alabama OF the Con
ederate &oteS has openly violated the neutrality OF our
Empire infringing the dispositions of our circular OF Tue
lst of August, 1861 making the Island OF Rita the
base of her operations for purpose of carrying przs
there and sailing thence to make Others, which she mas
caused to be burned after keeping them some days II
the anchorage Of the said island bis Majesty the hPe'
or has ordained that the said steamer AaH "ep9 'G"
be received into any port Of Tie EMPIRE
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SoUTHERkAND's BATTERY,
Camp near Colds boro', N. c.,

August 10Th, 1868.
At meeting of Capt. Thos. J. eoutherlaad Battery
Company a. ssth Regiment N. c. Troops, held this day
motion of Capt Thos. j. Southerland Private D. < F.
Eyert was called preside the meeting and Corp
Bates j. q. nallard and Privates W. ]. SaDdlin
and Alderman appointed ed seereta tai. 70
press opinion of the conduct of certain and
committee consisting Capt. Thos j. souherland
tant Surgeon Thos P Bonner Lieut. G. G. Redd PEyatss
King ak Cop A. corbe to DRAFT 1ey5utions eS
pressing The sense of the meeting:
Committee reported the following resolutions which
we're adopted without a dissenting U0ice:
During the interval occupied by the Committee on 1eso
luons stirring and patriotic address was delivered by
Isl ResoIued That while deeply deplore the necess-
beloved and the Comic deracy nenaeed by the
iron heel of oppression yet the course OF few papers
to the world sentiments of her soldiers in The field
during every hardship without murnu', and still will
undergo greater trials and pIlVaons for the sweets
I'd Rssoued That while we would hail with joy any Of
ferng peace, securing to us the anols T1gs OF the
South (but under other forn) unanimously
sp1n any offer offers of reconstruction or submis-
c. standard for much longer time than 1t should hare
been dloed and denounce him as traitor to his cotn-
IN Suppressed as gives aid and encouragement the
enemy aud great degree causes the raids now being
3D. ResocGd That we have every corflenee in our pa
trotic Governor Vance, and We cheeraIy place
honos and his hands without fer istru3t
knowing him TO be "rue, tried and o5a man, and we
will support and uphold him and all CT his patriot
endeaVors. That fesl proud Of and glory in The
noble President, jeff Davis and do again
pledges to support him and tie Confederate Gov
to the last
ReSo0ad That the dtnunciations ard ISLANDERS heap
ed upon loyal people Of North Carolina by the Editor
Of the Ka!eigh IN. c. standard, Chat mj ry OF them
peace 1econsruction) false aud malicious,
and that the report gotten by HIM to promote has
orn anbittt schemes ard aitOr0us designs. That the
meetings held in North Carolina attended only
q doubt feared the concrpt
would ualy end to those 45 gears Of age
M hesoIosd That these Gee din a be cent to the
public alton, the request that loyal paper the
State will copy.
The meeting then adj burned.
ID. Is. F. EVERlTT Chul'n
Corpl B. II. PATEs
Corpl JNo. FL. Id ALLARD c.,o.o.,u;
Private O. AL DERMAN, o'"'0''i'0S'
J
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M,s,irg Of tho 18th n. e. Troops.

a meeting of the officers and men Of the l2b
q. Troops, held in camp near Orange Court lIous.
Aug. l4lh, 1868, upon motion, LIT. Col. w. l.. DIv.
was called to the chair, and Lieut.. D. :. Northiu,to,
was requested to act as Secretary The chairman y
planned The obi tct of the meeting whereupCn tie l,
lowing officers aud priVates appointed TO dr,l
resoutiors expressing the scntimcrs of the regiment
Maj r. W. Allston co. A--Cup't WiIoug and
Serg't Sheriff. co. B-Sergt Henderson and Lien,
Sneed; co. C-Sergt Drake and Private Fuin; rr
D-Serg't Macon and Private J.. Z. Williams g.
E-Privae j. f.. Oats and Serg't Chapman CO. f
Corpl Allen and Serg't Montgomery co. G. Strg.
Battle and Private Drake co. I-CorpI q. Arm
ton and 1t Shearn CO. k-Private ions and Sp,o,,
Pltchford.
The cOmIalttte, after retiring for few minutes, ~
ported through their chairman, l.. +. Williams, co. u
the following resolutions, which unanimously
adopted
l. RtSoIUed, hat we have Witnessed vi Ii shame arI
indignation the recent course of the Eaeigh Staudlrd
and Its co abores in their efforts array North Crou
u hosIiy TO Inc confederate Governments thus
dls&hecuon and dissatisfaction among hitherto unite,
people, and bringing dishOnor upon the epotcss cs,
con Of our beloved State
z ReSotUed, That the separation Of the South from m
North lrreVocabe and he who at this time advocates
construction, or any proposition looking towards
birth, and deserves the uImtg CON- CXccraou n
ioathlng OF every patriot.
g. ReSolued, hat will rot live upon any terms u
der the same Government wi enelca, whose wanda
&c uy, utter eaTbessuess rGpaciOus underDg aud bar
Of every land and sh. nd condemn them 10 eyerus,ng m
1amy AND degradation for all time to come.
f. R6SOlUed That the tolls, dangers, hardslps and s
or hces OF blood and treasure and domestic haI
we have made since the inception of the war, but
naught compared TO national dshono and would
prefer to see our fair land heap of smJuldclmg
rather than submit to the calling yoke YANKEE stryuda
and oppression.
s. RtS0l0ed That if destined at last to defeat an
discontinue in struggle to preserve the rights the ito
critics and the institutions Of the South hope and pray
that the flag of the Confederate States may 60 down
the din ana smoke and of the conlic unarnished
Its g0ry, an untainted with degradation.
6. ReSotUed, That we have implicit confidence ia In.
Patriotism integrity and wisdom Of ygant Governor
T. B. Vance, and Willingly entIust to lis keeping tie
interests and nas1llied honor of North Carolina.
4 He$Ortd, hat copy of these resolutions be srn 20
the Raleigh Register, to the Wilmington Journal
Richmoud Enquirer, for publication, with tie equeat
other papers throughout North Carolina copy.
1t. Col. w. &. DAVIS, CHINA.
IL. j. 8. NoRrHIEGToN Sec'y.
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EOI INC jour
EAYETTEYILLE. Anpnsk 18th /


FAYETTEVILLE. August 18TH 1868.
MEqfRs. FULTON PHICE, Editors Journal In the is.
Observer Ct this place Tuesday, the 18th
the Editor declines to permit his name to
before the people for seat in the Congress of
the Confederate States. AS cid and uncompromisn0
political opponent of Mr Hales but in duty to my
self and 10 the Editor of tha5 Journal say that know of
J. Hale of the Observer His the beginning of
this struggle worthy the man. and risk nothing in
sorting that permit his name to come forw
be would get almost unanmousvete from all parties in
an opponent Mr.. Hale heretofore, you may
sentiments novel in the extreme but they ale
While it would afford unfegned pleasure in voting
for Mr. Hale for Congress- but coincide
hought and Investigation with his decna
ture OF call. BE doing good in his present DO
Sition, aoith his influential JOURNAL combating error
cheering the hearts of the Responding the people
greater efforts in the achievement the gigantic and
noble task in which they are engaged You will by
militia of this county up half century in
who called enter the fer the
first me-have sworn to independence or die
ia the last ditch" These who have nearly all of
lost beloved member of their family in this cruel
the hands of the brutal foe have lately travelled
great deal in the upper end OF this District and find that
these the sentiments OF nearly all of people-re
Radless of what suterngs pvatons they may yet be
called upon to undergo.
There are no observation-disclosures here
AS have began this letter referring Congressional
let add, that with all due respect for the GEN
already in the field believe people are looking
still for one for when to cast their They have
felt disappointed that Hoa GEORGE DAVIS of ew Hanover
would not permit his name to come forward know Col.
sentiments upon the matter. Under consideration
will he be candidate. He considers his place to be in
the feG and believes shat none should leave
emounaents OF office. Under these circumstances such
Col ROBERT STRANGE would be SUM-
ported the people. In fact have reason to know and
for this portion of this District far as to saw that
they desire ReBsRT STRANGE to be their
in Congress.
put forward these suggestions fo the further action of
the people. only Interested in that consider it a
time send best to consult US and act in
the couIacil chambers If the nation.
At one time would nave taken an active part in such
do not feeling satisfied that any who NAV
the votes of this District will endeav or to do his best
fer cause and country.
Yours truly.
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Tribute of Respect

BvoUAC Co. A, Sd N. c. CAvALRY,l
at Wallis Bridge, near Ivor, Va,
Aug. 10TH 1868.
At meeting called by the Rebel Rangers Go. A, Sd NJ
c. Cavalry the purpose of expressing their feeling
regard relative the death of their friend and fellow
soldier, Benz H. NeWkirk, who died in the End N c. Hos
pital in Petersburg, Va, August 9TH. 1868,
On motion, h N johnson called to the Chair and
D. D. Wells was requested to act Secretary. By mo-
tion of the Chairman. j. g. Fenne, L. R. Carroll c.
Usher D. ?. and and John L. Barden appointed
Commit draft resolutions. and after short adjourn.
ment they reported the following, which
ly adopted:
WHERsAs, has pleased Almighty God lis just dis.
pensaton Of Divine Providence to from midst
beloved comrade and FRIEND B. H. NeWkirk be it
therefore
Resolued That while bow with humble submission to
his holy decree, but express and deep
regret the absence of in whom reposed tie
confidence both true friend and unsu
lied patriot and defender of liberty.
ReS0Ued, 3D. That in the death Of beloved brother
the of its ablest supporters
bereaved of q friend of whom proud boast
being endeared by his moral WORTH his manly virtues
and sodietly depor :ment.
Resotued 3d. That unite in extending our heartfelt
coincidence honored parent and relatives of the
ceased, and while sincerely mourn do hope and be-
lieve that our loss may be his eternal gain.
ReSolUed 4h That copy of these resolutions be sent
to the family of the eased and also to the Wilmington
Journal with a request 10 publish the same.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
NJ. N. JOHNSON, Chm'n.
D. D. WELLS, Secy.
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d. D. WELLS, Sec'y.

MEssRs. FULTON & PRICE:-
We are in favor of peace the following terms: Let
the Lincoln despotism recognize independence and
withdraw their hireng soil, then we
will say peace but other terms AS for reconstruc
ton favor of seeing the old United States
eminent reconstructed the following conditions Let
the old Democratic, State Rights Republican, Constitution
loving party at the North hang every abolition preacher
ecurer and editor their geve rnment pass eth
return all runaway slaves their value cash.
protect slave property in the Territories conscate
all the property their manufactu and shippers have
swinded South ont of by the operation of their high
tariff aud partial navigation laws ap apply the proceeds
partial navigation laws and amend the Constitution
that the duties ON foreign imports shall any
exceed rs per cent. Thea We would consent to recon
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kINsToN, August 18th, 1868.
At meeting held in Kinsto this Tuesday, August 18TH
1863. by the officers and privates troops
Kinon, It, Col Brown called to the Chair aud Adolf
phus Gregory to act Secretary. Col Brown
explained the object of the meeting in few forcble re-
marks The Convention having been regularly organized.
motion, committee of ten to be appointed 20 da1
the time of meeting, melton of Major saunders the
Convention adjourned until to morrow morning; a. IL
O'clock to allow the delegates from Inc oinerenI
KIEsroN, Aug. 10th, 1863.
Pursuant to adjournment Convention met The fol-
lowing COMMITTEES was appointed to draft resolutions viz
Captain r. r. Crawford sergt Price, Lieut. Row, Sergt.
Cnrtis Cant Rsss Serst Atwell, Lieut.. Ellis Sergeant
Groom, Lieut.. Woods Lieut.. seazer.
After RECESS Of one hour the Committee returned and