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Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08
-rArt: or sORTH CAROLINA, ONsLOW COUNTY,

-TATE: Or NORTH CAROLINA, OSSLOW COUNTY,
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions September Iern
1853.
l.. +. PELLETIzR, Admir-
.A-UE MORTON, deed
Is. tetition to make Real Estate
The heirs at law of Assets.
JACOB noKTOE.
APPEARNC the satisfaction of the Court that ohm
Scott aud wife Lydia, VIM. Morton ard Jacob Morton,
tie defendants this resde beyond the lin 0 this
therefore motion, Ordered by this Court
that advertisement made six weeks succcs=iVey, at
House Jacksonville and three other pub
liz places IL Onslow county, also the Wilmington
Journal notifying the said defendants Of the Ug OF This
Petition and unless they appear at the next Term of
this Court the Petiton the be taken
80 cOlpftsSo and heard e-pdTte as to them.
Test. A. J. JOHNSTON, CIR.
Sept q, 1903 50 6t*
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08

The Heirs 1T Law OF said deceased.
FFNIiG NUNCUPATIVE Will OF CATHARINE ROBIN
i son, deceased, having been offered for probate, on
notion is ORDERED by the Court that the Clerk issue
to the next of kin appear at the next term OF
This Court contest the said will they desire; and
that advertisement be made the Wilmington Journal
notifying the of the fling OF this notice. AID that
unless they appear the next term OF this Court and
this notice, Will will be allowed to pro
bate.
I.St. j. J. JOdNSTOS, CLERK.
Sept. 2t 52,6t*
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

FFlHE UNDERSIGNED, having qualified ihe Court of
Pleas and Quarter Sessions for sampson County, sd
Of j. B. Cox, Sen d6Cease here
by all persons indebted to estate of the said
deceased make immediate payment and settlement and
persons having claims against said estate II present
them payment within the time prescribed by law,
this notice viii be pleaded in bar OF their recovery
This, the l3ih day OF September, 1868.
}. L. BEAAAN, Admir-
sept. 23 1868. 523t*
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08

LeNord says the Tribunal of Commerce of Bor
deaux has just given Judgment in case 10 which the
point IN dispute the character OF the rebel cruisers
question arose between the merchants whose goods
embarked board American vessels have been seized
and burnt at s-a by the Alabama, and the assurance
companies who have guaranteed the cargo against cap
ture or damage from pirates
The question simple demand OF indemnity on
the part Of the merchants but in reality the debate in
voved the solution of the international quo son What
view is to be taken of the and conduct OF the Ala
bama II a pirate, the assurance companies are re.
sponsbe but there is of course responsibility If she
be regarded as p.ivateer.
The Tribunal relics upon the declaration of the
French Government OF June Ii 1861 which proclaim
ing On absolute neutrality in the American
knowedged the rights of beigerents to the Southern
well as the Northern States. It holds that the Ala
bama, probably furnished with letters of marque al
though no positive proof could be given in the case
has attacked any but vessels of the enemy, re-
spectng neuras and lays down that in such conduct
especially lies what constitutes the difference between
regular prvateer ard pirate. 1t admits that if the
Congress of Paris of the 3O:h March, 1856 had abol
shed privateerng and letters OF marque declarations
not applicable to the States of the American Union
which did agree to the Convention, and desired 10
preserve the advantage Of the old tradition of maritime
war.
1t concludes finally, that the Alabama strictly
speaking, has not exceeded its begerent rights nor
incurred the reproach ofpiracy.
Len ord, in reporting this Judgment, remarks the
total omission from 1t of any reference to the most deli
cate side of the international questionthe circumstance
that the Alabama and Florida have not submitted
heir captures to the decision OF prize court accord
ug to the received "invariabe rule, 6ut have cons
ued Themselves judges and appropriated, OF their own
authority. goods sen-d on board Northern merchant
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
Il. ports OF the Pr.ss A.soctus.o

Il. porte OF the E'Tsss kssOcrs2o,r.
Entered according to the Act of Congress- the
by J. 5. THRAsHER, in the Clerks Ctine OF the strlet
Ccut of the Confederate States tc the Northern District
of Georgia.
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08

STATE OF NORTII CAROLIHA, OsSLOW COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Sept. Term, 1863
Catharire Robinson, deceased,
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08
From GORDONEVHJE

GoFDoNsvILLE, Sept. 30th, 1853
1t reported that fling heard this morning at Ger
mania ford. The enemy strongly pcketed Robert
sous River, and within three miles Of Madison CCur
House.
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08

TIE Atlanta papers of yesterday contain nothing new
from the vicinity of Chattanooga The following from the
appeal of Tuesday gives the most definite idea Of the
ston of the two armies of anything that have yet
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08
From the Atlanta Appeal, Sept. 18th.


TIE Huntsville ConfederGcy has sdvices from tho
trene front late sunday afternoon From its state
learn that that time lines extended from the
below the city, along the side of Lookout Mouhtau,
elevation little above the tops Of the trees and hu
command OF the enemys lines and at the dis
of about mile from the enemys outer lne and
around sonory ridge and thence to the river sbovs
city, ranging from to two miles in distance from
eneys lines Our ortfcations consist OF heavy logs
rails andones covered with earth and about breast hsh
except mounted by cannoD, where the earth
works heavier. 1he enemy are, also, well fost1hed,
having inner line OF strong tOrtcaons and an outer
the square up by General Bragg eleva
south Of the town, IN which were TWO thrty-tWo
FOUNDERS which spiked and abandoned but the
had unspked and had put them in position in the fort
which they could enflade line on the left In
its advance into the valley plain below Some
sharpshooers had their rife pits in 800 yards of the
enemy corps occupied the position on the
lett the base of Lookout Mountain Hill next Back
ners Ne St and Polk the extreme right
From the positions occupied portion OF our batter
Missiles at time thrown to the railroad depot
scattering a crowd Of Yankees For reason bat
teries had remained silent on Saturday and Sunday.
We report new movement on the part OF either
army the Tennessee, with certainty On the contrary
the main bodies of both main comparatively quiet, and
have been situated since RosscraDz rereaed 10
Chattanooga. We have report apparently authentic,
that address hs troops, Friday, RosecIsDz
of his ability and determination to not only hold
time. Runors OF cavalry movements part looking
to north Of the river also rent SCme OF
ese We would like to state were true The most enectu
al Ea to disturb Rosy his lair, would be behind
him. ard this be dore if the attempt 10 not delayed
Delay may eDaole Federal to Tesch the
cessary line c! commune alton with Chattanooga to such
permitted look out for another tedious period dnchng
ana inactivity otherwise.
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08

a. his rrs tdence, tho 30 h dAy oI E-.' -'-'.
G. . WRIGHT, 81 Years OF eoe
Wilmington journal., 1863-10-08

CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs-The election Tor Con-
gressmen in this State takes place on the first Wednes
day in November, being the 4,h day of the month
The soldiers in the different Camps vote the 1huFs
day previous which will be the 29th Of October, and
the Sherifs, by law, allowed days to make
their returns from tom the different Camps
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
The Expedition from Newborn, Nc.
Official Report.

Washington, July %.
The following official report has been
received at the headquarters of the army
Newbern, n. c., July "a,
via Fortress Monroe, July 25.
To Major General H w Halleck, General
in-Cnief.
GENERAL: | have the honor to report
that the cavalry raid, having for its object
the destruction of the railroad bridge at
Rock Mount, has returned completely sue
cessful. The expedition consisted OF the
Sd regiment New York cavalry and a
squadron of the 18th and of Mix's men,
Cavalry and one of company of North
Carolina, and was under the command of
Brig Gen Edward E Pattner, chief of
staff. The bridge over the Tar river at
Rocky Mount, a station on the Whining
ton and Weldon Railroad between Colds
boro and Weldon, was completely des-
troyed. The bridge was $50 feet long
and the trestle work 400 feet more. A
cotton mill filed, a Touring mill contain
ing 1000 barrels of -four and large guam
ties of hard bread, a machine shop con-
tanning smells, gunpoWder anu every hu-
milton, large depot and offices, an engine
and train of cars, wagon train of 20
wagons filled with STORES anu ar4,u,-~i.ia-,,
an armory and machine shop with the
machinery and materials, and 800 bales OF
cotton, were all destroyed.
At TarborO z steamboats,, barge and
iron clads, in process Of &C lst.uction,
a saw mill, train of cars, 100 uales Of
cottvn, and large quantities Of subsistence
and ordnance stores Were destroyed.
About 100 prisoners were taken and some
300 animals. Some 500 contrabands fol-
lowed the expedition into Newbern.
The forces had constant fighting with
the enemy who made great endeavors to
intercept their return, but in every case
the enemy's position was either burned or
they were compelled to retire.
Our loss in killed, wounded and missing
will not exceed IS men.
| have the honor to be
Yours, &c.
J. G. Foster,
Mai Gen Commanding.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
Important Eorrection-Pro es-
cape of the Rebels.

Washington, July q.
An important error Of facts occurs in
the advices from the headquarters of the
Army of the Potomac, published this
morning. The correction which the cor
respondent desires to be made, although
written yesterday, was not received
through a special messenger until to-day.
He says:
On the 22d inst, while Gen Longstreet
was endeavoring to get into Eastern Viz
ginia by way of Manassas Gap, Gen A
P Hills corps took possession OF Chester
Gap. Our cavalry made an atte pit to
drive him out, but he was too strongly
posted for success. They, however, held
him in check until reinforced by Gen
Longstreet, when both Longstreet's and
HIPS commands came through tie Gap
and are now probably in Culpepper.
1t was Longstreet's command which
was seen near Omissville.
Gen Ewell's corps went to Strasburg.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
Gen. sherman i'm Possession of Jack
son
Memphis, July q, !
VIA Cairo, July %. (

Gen Hurlbut's scouts arrived to-day
from Okolona, Miss. They report john
ston at Brandon, and Gen Sherman in
possesslon of jackson.
The rebel Gems Ruggle's, Chalmers.
Sanders, and Ferguson's forces are at
Tupola.
Ruggles is concentrating his forces with
the intention probably of making dash
on our lines.
Correspondence from Bragg's and John
ston's armies, describe them in great des-
titution, and greatly demoralized. They
gave up Mississippi, and advise the plant
ers to stay and make the best terms pos
sible.
Our scouts report the majority of the
planters anxious that we shonld get pos
session of the country before jeff DAVIS
has time to conscrpt them. .
Johnston's army is estimated not to ex'
coed 10000.
Great CONSERVATION exists Throughout
the whole southern country.
The reports of our successes at Match
ez, Yazoo City and jackson are fully con
frmed. Large amounts of munitions o
war, especially of ammunition, have tallel
into our hands with these places.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
From Rebel Sources.

Fortress Monroe, July "A.
The Richmond Wing of July 23d says:
"The evacuation of Jackson, Miss, left
in the hands of the enemy the rolling
stock of the New Orleans, jackson and
Great Northern, the Mississippi Central
and Mississippi and Tennessee Railroads.
The motive power alone consisted of over
forty engines. The loss is intellectually
important, and wholly irreparable.
Nothing goes well in the Southwest.
The federal cavalry raid from Newbern,
n c., reached Rocky Mount on the line of
the Wilmington and Weldon railroad, on
the 20th, and destroyed two miles of the
track.
The bridge over the Neuse river, 1000
feet long, was destroyed, thereby cutting
off communication for several weeks.n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
blockade Runner Burned.

Washington, July Y,
The following despatch was received
by the Navy Department to-day -
. Flag Steamer Densmore,
OF Morris Island,
July q,
To Hon Gideon Welles, Sec'y of the
Navy:
SIR-l have to inform the department
that on the night of the 10Th inst.
large side wheel steamer, in trying to
run into Charleston, was chased by the
CanandaleG "a and other outside blockaders,
q" "ua finally headed off and driven upon
the shoals by Commander Geo w Pow
ers of the Katskill, then anchored abreast
of Fort Wagner, on picket duty. The
steamer was fred by her crew and is now
a total wreck. The chances for success
to such enterprises are materially lessened
by our occupation of the main ship
channel.
have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
j 4 DAHLGREN,
Rear Admiral Commanding,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
Our forces at Richmond. hy.. at.
tackled and compelled TO fall back,
badly cut up.

Cincinnati, July 3.
A special dispatch to the Commerce.
dated Lexington, Ky. says the rebels this
morning attacked our forces at Richmond
consisting of small detachment undef
Col Sanders. After an hours ven
fighting our troops were compelled { fall
back to the Kentucky River badly cut
up.
The rebel force was estimated at $50
men, with SIX guns.
They are supposed to be the odyans
Of Bragg's army.
At the latest advices our tre b't|
fallen back to within five miles La,
ington.
The enemy is closely following.
Martial law has been proclaimed
Lexington, and all the able bodied cltiSV
between the ages of Is and as have bFA\
ordered to report for duty. !.
1t is thought that the city can be hel0
against the rebels.
Rebel citizens report the rebel DIV NV,
over $4,000 strong, moving IN nor'heFi'
direction, via Crab Orchard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30

The rebel loss was OF less h.
killed and wounded. w
Z We had no artillery, while tbs ~,
had at least III pieces. ''Od
That night our soldiers bivouaok.,
the battle ground, and the next mo ~. a
marched into Front Royal. In This
it is the opinion of military men tb,, y
rebels outnumbered us a least siy ~ y
but they appeared TO be completely ~
out, and after being driven from ,be S ,S
they Jouid moi. move up hill on G'
way IN an upright pos ton, but cr,wIS
upon their hands and knees, thus or'
our men an opportunity of pouring N !,
effective fire, Of which they eagerly sy'
ed themselves ......
In this fight Gen Spnola received r..
sevefA wounds, one m thr riggt foot VIII
tore open the heel for two or three MN
aud one through the teshy part Of S,
right side. The first is by far the M,
painful aud serious wound.
The General is dong Us well as can
expected. He purposes LEI" ing to-no
row for his home in New York, He
loud in praise of the manner in which i
whole command, officers and private, 4,
haved.
His admtant general was the arst
cross the stone wall,
Gen Spinola himself Was woundei VIE
but a few feet from il, and the woOO
came in quick succession, scarcely q
men elapsiug between them.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30

A SpLUReE OF REBEL RHETORIC
This is from the Richmond Sentinel of the
18th, They must be getting out of Eng
lsh down there, owing to the blockade 1t
will be good study for ambitious school
boys:
ssThe first paroxysm of joy which con-
vulsed the North at the announcement OF
the fall of Vicksburg, has driven its peo-
pie TO excuses which, were they not
characteristic of the race, would expose
them to the scorn and contumelv Of the
civilized world. But the civilized world
has had the lesson too frequently drummed
into its ears, to be moved by any senti-
ments of contempt for the aplsh exhibit
tons of that nation of gorrillas. The
amount of chattering and gibbersh which
has been bowling through that country,
from the banks of the Aroostook to the
shores the Potomac, since the tidings
broke upon their astounded ears, is truly
appalling to those who are accustomed to
the calm delights of oft-renewed victory.
II has been left to Seward. the arch tiend
of the pandemonium which has disgraced
the federal capital for upwards of two
years, to perform the ludicious feat of ia
cial acrobatism, by which he could soften
the firm set and acetic sneer into the broad
grim of jolifcation which brightens the
dull and heavy face of the common lout.
Even Seward has joined in the chorus of
merriment, and after Ginning in with
sickly, cavernous Growing, which closed
the diaphason with grating iissonance, he
relapses into a moody fit of maudlin pat
riotism, and reads out to the assembled
faithful the articles of his creed.n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
The Captures AT Port Hudson. Off.
Ciai Report.

Headquarters department of the Gull, !
Army Corps, Port Hudson, July 10 !
To Gen H w Halleck. COMMANDMENT
Chef, Washington
SIR: have the honor to inform you that
with this place there fell into our hands
over 5000 prisoners, one major general,
one brigadier general, 20 ieces of heavy
artillery, five complete batteries, number
ing 81 pieces Of field artillery, a good sup
ply of projectiles for light and heavy guns,
A 800 pounds Of cannon powder, 5000
stand of arms, and 10000 rounds of
small ammunition, besides small amount
of stores of all kinds. We captured also
two steamers one of which is very valua-
bic. They will be Of great service at this
time.
| am General,
Very respectfully &c,
n. p. BANKS,
Major General.
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Morgan and the Remainder of his
Command Captured.

.... Cincinnati, July 20,
The following has been received at
headquarters
HeatGuatters IN the Field, three miles
south of New Lisbon, July 90.
To Col l. Richmont', A A q;
BY the blessing of Almighty God |
have succeeded in capturing General John
II Morgan, Col Cluke, and the balance Of
the command, amounting 10 -
prisoners. w." suout 400
van start with Morgan and
statt on the first train for Cincinnati, and
await the Generals order for transporta-
ton for the balance. H
TSigned, j. NJ. SHACKLEFoRD,
. Col Commanding.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
The Reported Escape OF Lees Arn
Confirmed.

Washington, July y.
According to information receWeda
day, the report is now fully condrms
that the corps of Gen, Lees army uOds
Longstreet, Hill and Ewell passed tbroua
Chesterd Jap on Thursday or Friday andm
now at or south of Culpepper. The passas
of the rebels was opposed by BOtocaI
cavalry. but he was compelled to fail back
Buford however hung upon the rebel rea|
and captured many prisoners and the her1I
heretofore mentioned. Longstreet's corn
passed through Culpepper on Friday mem
;%sg and canned that night snnth of ID
town. All the available stock Of lid
Virginia Railroad was concentrated at
Culpepper, and it was generally thought
that Gen. Lee was making all posSble
speed for Richmond, but Gen BuEoras
thinks that the rebels intend to make 4,
stand on the south side of the Rapidan.-
Ewells wagon train, with a strong guau
went south from Strasburg by way 4
Staunton to AVOID capture by our cayaIu
Rebel prisoners of intelligence unite
saying that our cavalry has done more
defeat Gen Lees plans than any q
arm of the service.
Stuart's legions now fear to eacJaHl
our cavalrymen.
he defeat of the rebels at Gettysbug
n the Southwest and at Morris Island
have at last convinced the rebels of heg
vulnerablhty.
Intelligent rebel officers NOW IN oui
hands, admit that this is the most gloomy
period for the hopes of the contedevacy.
Guerrillas under Mosby White and ID
ers intest our rear, and pick up or kill Il
who struggle behind
An outrage occurred yesterday whd
has aroused feelings of retaliation In th'
army. A lieutenant of the ID Penny
wanna cavalry, Alfred Byles, went frOr
Warrenton, two miles out on the oaleI
/ road to dine with a lady acqualntanC
from that State. While making his toll
the house was entered by five or SIX CUE
rllIas, who demanded his surrender
refused and was Immediately shot throu.
the head, killing him instantly.
Threats are freely made that on
repetition of such outrages all the hou
and stock in the vicinity shall be con-
Gated or burned, and The proprietors
caught, hung to the nearest tree.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-30
The Destruction of Wyfhesvilie.
official As epOrt.
Yours, &c.
J. G. FOSTER,
Mai Gen Commanding.

Washington, July 70
The following has Just been received at
the head quarters Of the army from Gen,
Sumner:
Charlestown, July "a.
Gen Kelley Col. Tolland with the I'd
Virginia cavalry, and the 34th Ohio,
mounted infantry, cut the railroad at Wy
thesvlle, and destroyed two pieces Of ar
tillery, 700 muskets and large amount of
ammunition and stores, and had sharp
fight IN Wythesvlle, in which he captured
one hundred twenty-five prisoners who
were paroled; killed seventy-fve wound
ed not known. Our loss is seventy eight
killed, wounded and missing.
Seventeen We're kilIe including Col.
Holland and Capt. Delaney. Col. Powell
is very dangerously wounded and is a
prisoner. We were fred upon from hous-
es, public and private, by the citizens
even by women. My men totally des-
troyed the town and reached Fayette yes
terday afternoon after a march of about
three hundred miles.
E. ?. SCAMMoN,
Brgadier General.
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,r,.. u..., cen. Cooper attacked and
INV ,,auteds

ST. Louis, July %.
To Major Gen H w Halleck, Geueral-ln-
Chief: ,
On the 18th inst, Gen Blunt attacked
Cooper twenty-five miles south of Fort
Gibson, and routed HIM, capturing one
gun and many prisoners.
The enemy left sixty killed and thirty
six wounded on the field.
Our loss was ten killed and twenty-lour
wounded.
Cooper reiterated toward Fort Smith.
rSigned, J. NJ. ScoFlELp'
Major General.
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Particulars of the fight at Manas-
sas Gap.
Washington, July 2.

"9hlhS tou3 ouig -
The Star SAYS - On Thursday last
while the Sd and 9Th army corps of
Meade's army were lying at the mouth of
Manassas Gap, this side, information was
received that Gen Longstreet was sending
a brigade of his corps forward, in order
to possess himself of the Gap.
Gen Splnola, commanded the Excel
sior brigade, and 800 muskets of that
corps were at once ordered forward. The
commanding general supposed the rebels
were only in small force on and behind
the crest of hill, about one mile from the
gap between it and Front Royal, and
therefore supposed this brigade was sufii-
Client to dislodge the enemy. About a
quarter of mile from the crest of the
hill there was stone wall and behind
that also there was small rebel force.
Gen Spinola took an observation OF
the ground and after pointing out to his
regimental commanders the work they
would have to perform, he ordered his
gallant brigade forward, and with fixed
bayonets and yell that betokened their
determination to succeed, they rushed for
ward when the rebels quickly fled from
the Mill and took refuge behind the stone
wall. Up to this the brigade rushed also
when from behind it rose a whole brigade
of Georgians aud two regiments of North
Carolina sharpshooters, all under the com
mand OF Gen Anderson but our troops
needed them not, and amid a shower o
rifle bullets and artillery FIRE in front anC
on the flank, pushed forward, and witt
the bayanet drove the rebels from then
protection and sent them soamperlng iron
the field.