Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-08-06
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, August 3D. 1863.
Letters of the 18th June, from Gen. Cooper and Presi
dent Da7s to Gen. Lee, intercepted by scouts about the
time of the battle Gettysburg, published in the
Northern papers Cooper informs Lee that the President
embarrassed to understand that part of his letter which
refers the plan of assembling army at Cupeper
der Beauegard. This is the first ntimation had of such
pa1 contemplated The rest Of Cooper letter relates to
the late demonstration Of the enemy against Richmond
The President referring to operations in Mississippi
that Johnston continues call for reinorcemens though
his first requisition is than filled by Withdrawing
troops from Beauregard and Bragg he informs Lee that
he has brgades send him form army and to
threaten, if capture Washington it is uncoy
cred by Hookers army.
1t is reported this morning that the Yankees in force
near fredericksburg yesterday.
The weather is clear aud very hot.
PROCLA@AT1oN BY THE PRESIDENT NEWS FROM
EUROPE AND THE NORTH-CoNTINUED BON
BARDMENT AT CHARLESTON.
RICHMOND, Aug. 3, 1868.
The President ha issued address to the soldiers of the
Confederate States He reminds them there aterna-
tive but victory subjugation, slavery utter ruin. All
hat necessary victory is that those called to
the field by every motive that the hnman heart
should promptly repair the post OF duty and stand by
their comrades in front OF the oe and thus strength
the armies of the Coafederacy to success
After referring various causes OF absence from me
army the President appeals to his countrymen to hasten to
their to the dictates of honor and duty
He declares general pardon and amnesty to all officers
without leave who SHALL with the least pos
sbe delay return duty But excuse will be received
for delay beyond twenty days after the first publication
this proclamation the State in which the absentee may
the date of the publication The amnesty extends to
all accused convicted absentees without leave, de-
serters excepting those twice convicted The proclama
closes with earnest appeal to the women of the Con
fdracs to use their ali powerful influence in aid Of th
call.
RICHMOND, August 3, 1863.
Liverpool letters state thst of Lard's Iron Clad
vessels launched short time snceshe is most for
1t is believed this vessel is designed for the
Rebels
Nosby's men made raid on Fairfax Court House on
Wednesday, and captured a number of autler wagons
loaded with goods.
Osterhaus not killed, as reported.
serious riot occurred recently at Belfast, Ireland, be
tween the Catholics and Protestants.
In New York. Friday, gold quoted at 1879, and
firm.
The Trbunes correspondent gives authorized contra
ction the report of the Herald relative to discussion
propositions the Cabinet Washington and
that Chase Stanton, Wells and Usher of opinion sa-
very should in all sections Blair, Seward and Bates,
claim that the interests of political economy demand that
emancipation should be gradual With the exception Of this
difference the Cabinet is unit.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 3, 1863.
Slow firing from both sides continued yesterday and last
night casualties Morris Island yesterday two
killed ard fourteen wounded. All quiet this morning