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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

The suhjoined letter from Gen. james Watson Webb,
u s. Minister at Rio, to the Brazilian Secretary OF
State certainly of the most uudiplomatic pieces
OF diplomacy that remember ever to have SEEN
The arrogance of its tone is only exceeded by the
promising character Of it's statements and the undis
gused malice which evidently prompts its wholly IN
necessary alusons to England Webb's dispatch has
excited the ire of the Yankee press, and wonder.
1t is the most uncautious utterance OF which can
for
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

B. Greenleaf, an eminent mathematician, and whom
our school boys know very well, died at Bradford,
(Massrl few days ago. His age was seventy eight.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
THE /" SITUATION

We quote from the Republican" all reports of inter
est concerning the movements in that vicinity:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
THE FLORIDA AFFAIR.

LETTER FROM GENERAL JAMES WATSON WEBB TO fHE
BRAZILIAN SECRETARY CT sTATE-AMPLE PREPARATION
TO BE NADR, ETC.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

this morning that the enemy sormed and carried Fort Nc
Alser, the Ogeechee, yesterday.
OFFICIAL FROM GEN. HOOD.
The following telegram received from Gen. Hood
t0.day:
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF TENN,
Six miles from Nashville, Dec. 9Th, 1854.
via Mobile, Dec. 9th.
How. ]. a. sEDDRN About 4 o'clock, P. NJ, the
3Oth u attacked the enemy at Franklin, and drove
them from their centre and temporary works iEto
their inner aes which they evacuated during tie night
leavng their dead aud wounded in possession and
tired Nashville, coseI pursued by cavalry. We
captured stands of coors and about 900 prisoners
Our troops fought with great gallantry.
We have te lament the loss of many gallant officers and
brave men. Major General CIeburne, Brig. Gems. John
Williams, Adanos Gst, Srahl and Cranberry killed
Maj Gen. John Brown, Brig Gems. Garter, hangault,
QuarIes Cockrl aid SCOTT wounded Brig, General
Gordon was captured.
Signed, J. B. HOOD, General
subse queaty telegram from Gen. Hood says our loss
In officers excessively large ia proportion to the loss
UNITED STATES NEWS.
Northern papers of the 18th inst have been received
Nashville telegram of the 18th only gives the details OF
fight near Aurreesboro between Bates division and Mil
roy.
Louisville telegram of same date says Gen. Lyons
crossed the Cumberland river Saturday. with a6G0 men,
moving towarda Hopkinsvle
Cairo telegram says Lyons captured transport twenty
miles Fort Donneson and used her for CROSSING the
river The boat which loaded with forage burned
after Rebls crossed This telegram says Lyons force
ia estimated ct 4 600.
Brecknridge reported at eparta Tenn, With 0OC
The steamer Dones a. from Port Royal the 7th, has
arrived Philadelphia, with of The destruction o.
Pocotago bridge BY the Yankee forces the inst
Fosters scous had communicated with Rherman's forces
which were marching on Savannah
Farragut has arrived at New York
RosecrtnZ will command the forces designated TO ope
rate in the rear OF Hood.
la the U S. Senate Mr.. Davis submitted lengthy oin
resolutions for the restoration Of peace and the Union
which were laid the table and ordered to be printed
The resolutions propose enton of all the sates to
which shall be referred eleven amendments to the Cons
tution-one forming the Nav England States into one
ton and another providing for the alternate election
President from the FREQ and slave States.
Gold closed at 1888.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
RICHMOND. Dec. 18th, l;

Richmond. Dec 18th, 1884.
FROM GEORGIA.
The Evening Rhg says official informaton received
this morning that the enemy storme and carried Fort
Allister, the Ogeechse, yesterday.
OFFICIAL FROM GEN. HOOD.
The following telegram received from Gen. Hood
to- day:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

La Renaissance "L9ls;anais,," is the title OF paper
puo ished in New Or.ea1g. II Is TIE organ OF tne
Frencb-Ameroan nSnrI4tion of t1e South, md is as
intensely sntbern as aSy paper il the Con(edarac7-
Of course, it will shortly be suppressed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
8g GeLegra9g.
= Ahernoon Report.
The sieee Of Atlanta.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 1O.-The Herald cor
respondent, near Atlanta, says:
Operations around the city bave settled
down TO q regular siege. We are pound
ing away on every side, and it is doomed
soon to be reduced. --
The rebels garrisOned their forts and
intreuchmeats with militia, and use Vete-
rams to operate when required. Their lines
have been contracted so that they can be
massed with great rspidity.
Yesterday a denomination was made
along our lines resulting in driving the
rebels back to their intrenchments, gain
ing the rife pits, and capturing a picket
reserve of one hundred and twenty-five
men. ..f.. ... .c. a-.
The rebels cannot continue long in At
Ianta. If they continue butting away
against our works they will wear them
selves out, without doing us much hurt,
and run the risk of losing communications
upon which we are constantly operating.
The main line is the only one left them,
and it is said We have got that; If so, we
have got them, if they cannot succeed in
bursting through our lines somewhere.
Yet we are so powerfully iutrenched that
a single line is able to hold our works
against any assault of theirs.
The cleanliness and comfort of the in
mates of our hospitals reflect great credit
on the medical gentlemen in attendance.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
Proeresg Of AFFAIR at Mobile.

NEW YORK, August lO.-The Tribune's
Washington special, says Chief Engineer
baltimore arrived this forenoon from the
feet of Mobile, and reports when he left
active preparations were being made for
immediate action by Farragut. He des-
cribes fort Morgan as q brick structure on
the Sumter plan, and banked mp as an ad-
ditional precantion with sand, so that the
front is considered impregnable, but being
euce passed can readily be reduced by an
attack from the rear. Farrsgut having
succeeded in passing the fort, we shall
doubtless hear of its capitulation or evac-
uation in day or two. Official dispatches
from Fsrrsgut expected tomorrow. 1t was
no part of his plan to attempt the capture
of the city, but only to relieve a portion
of the large feet which were stationed
there for the past six months. Maury's
statement that the Tecumseh was sunk by
Fort Morgan is totally disbelieVed at the
Navy department. The vessel was not
likely to engage the fort, and no chance
shot could have sunk her.
The same correspondent says, it is gen.
orally believed in the army of the Potomac
that Lee has sent Longstreets corps to
Hoods assistance.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
General AverilTs victory.

NEW YORK, August IO-A special to the
Tribune from Harper's Ferry, gives the
following particulars of AVerills victory
AVerill attacked the combined forces of
of MoCauslsnd, johnson, Gilmore and Nc
Neil on the morning of the 7th, and after q
spirited fight, completely routed their en-
tire command, capturing all their artillery,
4 pieces, a vast quantity of small arms, 400
horses and equipments aud 42O prisoners,
including six field and 80 company officers.
McOausland with his demoralized com
mand fed to the mountains.
Our loss is comparatively small, killed
aud FL wounded. Among our killed are
Major Conger and Lieut.. Clarke, of the Sd
Virginia cavalry. They were struck down
while gsllantly leading a charge.
Capt. Kerr was severely wounded while
penetrating the enemy's lines.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11

R@DEATH OF MAJOR CoNaER.-The
telegraph yesterday morning announced
the death of Major Conger of the Sd W. Va.
Cavalry. He fell during the recent engage
ment between Gen. Averll and McCausland
atAoOrfeld. Tie company with whcih Ma
jOr G. entered the service as Captain was
partly recruited in this city. He was
shortly afterwards promoted to a Major,
and has since done most active and gallant
service both With the army of the Poto-
mac and in Western Virginia. He was
distinguished for his conspicuous gallantry
and competent efficiency.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11

F RETURNED PRIsoEERs.-Within the
past FIVE or six days some eight or ten
Union soldiers, captured in the vicinity of
Lynchburg, have reported to the comman-
der of the post here. Later arrivals are
Sergeant Manchester and private Rhodes
of the second Massachusetts Cavalry, and
private James Hubbard of the Ohio Ma
tioual Guard, who we're captured on the
recent raid of Gen. Hunter, in the direc-
ton of Lyuchburg, They made their es-
cape from the rebels not far from Lynch
burg and came through to Charleston on
foot. Capt. Dexter of Vermont battery
of artillery also reported day or two ago.
he was captured at Petersburg several
weeks ago, but escaping from his captors
made his way within our lines at Beverly.
Henry A. Parkhurst of the 22d New York
Cavalry, who reported a few days ago, also
escaped from the rebels near Petersburg,
and marched distance of 800 miles, COM
ing first within our lines at Charleston
They all represent tbatthey have encoun-
tered terrible privatiens and that they
we're compelled to employ some brilliant
strategy in lodging the wary enemies
along the route.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
Official Report.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT Army OF
THE TRNNEssEE, BEFORE ATLANTA, July
24.-GsnsTaL:-I have the honor to
report the following general summary
of the result of the enemy on this army on
the 22d inst. Total loss In killed, wound
ed and missing is 1891, and ten pieces of
artillery.
We have buried many of the emmy IN
der a flag of truce, sent in by them, in
front of the 10Th army corps; 1000 Of their
killed, the number of their dead in front
of the 4th division of the same corps, in
Guiding those on the ground, not now
touched by our troops, Gen. Blair reports
will swell the number of their dead, in his
front, 70 2, 900. The number of dead bu-
ried in front Of the 18th corps up to this
hour is $500. The commanding officer
reports that at least as many more are yet
unburied The number of dead in front of
the 18th corps, was Az We have over
1 900 of their wounded in our hands, A
larger number of wounded were being car
ried off during the night after the engage
meut by the enemy.
We captured Is stand Of coIors, aud
have them now; we also captured 5000
stand OF arms, The attack was made on
our lines seven times, and was seven times
repulsed.
We occupy the field, and the troops are
in fine spirits. A detailed and full report
will be forwarded as soon as completed.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS enemy's dead, bu-
ried or delivered, 1920; total number of
prisoners sent North, 10, l57; total number
of prisoners, wounded, in our hands, 1000;
and estimated loss of the enemy, at least
1000. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant, JSo. A. LOGAN, Maj. Gen.
To Mai, Gen. w. 7, Sherman, Com'dg.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11

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the female constitution subject. 1t moderateS all
excess and removes all distractions, and speedy
cure may DO relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it Is peculiarly suited. 1t will, in short time,
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Govern
laent Stamp Of Great Britain prevent eounterfeits
$50. .a. CAUTION.
Thtse pills should not be taken by females during
the FIRST THREE MONTHS of Pregnancy, as they
are sure to bring on Miscarriage, but at any other
time they are safe.
In all of and Spinal Affections, Pains
in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue slight exertion,
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these Pills will effect a cure when all other means
have failed: and although powerful remedy, do
not contain iron, calomel antimony, anything
hurtful to the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each pack
age, which should be carefully preserved.
Sole agent for the United States and oanadas,
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NB-$1. 90 and six postage stamps, enclosed to
any authorized agent will insure bottle containing
fifty pills by return mail.
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1sgAaRIvAL OF $50 PRrsOSERs-WHEEI-

,<ARRIyAL OF $50 PRIsoHERs-WHREL-
10 Rows AMoEa THEM.-Three hundred
and sixty of the rebel prisoners, captured
IN Sunday last at Moorefeld, by General
I,erill, arrived yesterday morning and
-.rs committed to the LAtheneum prison.
AIMING the lot are Richard Stsnberry, Vim.
1--we Samuel Voltz, Michael Shekey and
IIs1 Caldwell of this city. The latter has
bssn absent from this city only about six
months, The others left here shortly after
tbe breaking out of the war, and have been
in the rebel army ever since. The Wheel
inc bows report that they belonged to the
battalion of Major Sweeney, also of this
citv. who succeeded in making his escape
as did 1t. Lady, formerly of the shriver
Crews. The whole gang of prisoners look
exceedingly hard in the way of attire but
thew have very healthy look in other re-
spects. Some are without shoes, and hard
" man among the number has a whole
suit of clothes. They ell express a desire
to be entered for exchange and refuse to
take the oath. There Is CoIonel ana Ior-
ty officers with the gang but they can
scarcely be distinguished from the private
soldiers.
As the prisoners marched from the depot
to the prison the Wheeling boys hailed a
large plumber of citizens upon the streets
with whom they were acquainted and held
some conversation with those who could
get near enough as they marched along
Captain Overs Office was completely be-
seiged during the whole of yesterday by
applicants for passes to see the returned
tsbs, but the Captain positively refused to
admit any one.
The prisoners will be sent to Camp Chase
to-day.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
New York Market
INV YoRK, Angus

NBW YORK. august ~
Cottou-Irregular, unsettled and rather
easier; 81 749l 10 for middling uPlands.
Flour-StaEe and western heavy and de-
creasing 50 1909 IS for extra State /;
$40 3O9IO 55 for extra R. H. O; $40 60C9
u for trade brands, market closing with no
buyers at outside quotations. ..-
Whisky-Firm at 81 7S3 for State and
ST. 70 for western. .-F--.
Wheat-opened rather more easy but
closed heavy in favor of buyers: So 800
So 80 for Chicago spring; 50 2O92 IS tor
Nil. club; 2 1902 46 for winter red west
eroi 1902 40 for unseasOned winter red
western.
OOrn-HeaVy and decressiugi 1529l53
for mixed Western -y-sa-
0ats-Dull; se@lO0. -s--g=.
sugar-Duil; 40 for Brazil. 2Oi@2o1 for
Cuba. sz.r-.
Molasses-D Museovado IS. .a
Petroleum-Crude active az 50, refined in
bond scarce at s49s5, refined free quoted
ct S5@s9. a-.. ~ .. El-.5
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
mrTn WISE Y1ne1r1A BIn1r. TrAor.

NJ TIE WEST VIRGINIA BIBLE, TRACT,
AND RELIGIOUS Book HoUsE.-As a COM
munity, we have long felt the the want Of
Bible and Tract depository. This want
has at last been supplied by the establish
ment of q first class religious Book Store,
at 20 Monroe street, under the auspicies Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
Rev. R. v. Dodge, we believe, first con-
ceived the idea of having in connection
with the Association room where Bibles
and Tracts could be sold at cost, or given
away if necessary. The Association rati-
fed the proposition of Mr.. Dodge and ap-
pointed committee to carry on the work.
The efforts of the committee were so nobIy
seconded by few of our most prominent
and liberal citizens, that instead of small
room and q small stock, they were enabled
to rent and fit up the large and beautiful
store room on Monroe street, and fill the
shelves with the largest and decidedly the
fnest.stock of religious and first class lit
erary works ever kept in this city. Out
of this grew the formation of the "Wheel-
ing and Ohio county Bible Society" whose
depository is in connection with the. book
store. The Bibles of the Society are sold
at precisely what it costs to prin them, and
all other books at the lowest catalogue
prices of the publishers. The supervisory
committee is composed of the officers of
the neutrality-suspicious. business and
Sunday school men-whO will spare no
pains to make the enterprise a success.-
The local agent, Mr.. G. W. stOner, is pO-
lite and accommodating gentleman, and
will take pleasure in showing books and
receiving orders,
As this Book House has been established
for the good of the community and not for
pecuniary gain, the supervisory committee
earnestly request the hearty CO. operation of
all citizens and churches. We,trust they
will not be disappointed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11

wFAMILY MARKET.-The market WAS
very well supplied yesterday morning and
the attendance of consumers was large
At the opening of the market, 20 cents
half peck were asked for tomatoes which
were large and fresh, but subsequently
they were sold at 80 cents peck and some
were sold as low as 20 cents as the market
was about closing. Potatoes sold at 90 and
go cents peck. There was no change in
other vegetables, and meats maintain stead
lily the prices formerly quoted. All those
who can subsist at all in other seasons may
now live as we'll as their more fortunate
neighbors as long as the vegetable season
lasts
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
Wonl-onIAf a Rrm-

~ AAals
P0rk-Dul and without materialehauge;
S5S36 for mess; 81 so for new msSs, 30 IS
for prime S35 IS for prime meas. Also
1900 bills new mess for August AZ buyers
option, 80 5o@3e. 49, a. u
Beef-Yery dull; cut meets little 6FmsT;
14@I49 for shoulders, aud l7f tor hams.
Also 200 tierces sugar cured baggsd hams
at "a.
Lard-Dull and without material change
in prices, 2l3@223. inoludidg 100 b6ls. at
2Ts which Is az extreme price also $50
bbls, for September, buyers option, %
Butter-Quiet aud steady at 40(94S for
Ohio, aud $1,000 for State.
Cheese-Uncbanped
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
Last Nights Report.

NEw York, Aug. 1o.-The Commercials
Washington special says, Secretary Stan
ton denies having rendered his resignation
aud says he has no intention of doing So.
Gen. Sickles has been rendered the com.
mand of the Veteran Reserve Corps, but
he says be would rather command the col
ored troops in the field.
The public debt up to August eth out
standing with coin interest is 1884, 1884,
1911, bearing lawful money interest $424,-
s4l, 562 on which interest has ceased,
$780,, 40; bearing no interest, 1922, sO6,-
GIL; total, 81 1872 649 1886 interest pay
able in coin, $50 LOG ,667; interest in law
full money, $2l, 764, 6O2.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
A Gard from the Trustees OF the 4th
Presbyterian Church.

Editors lntelEigeneeT:
In your local column of yesterdays pa
per, 10th instant, statement 10 made in
reference to the 4th Presbyterian Church
and its observance of the National fast day.
You say the statement was made to you by
"members of the congregation who re-
ouested you to give publicity to the fact"
How much "Christiau piety" there is in
members of the congregation who without
any examination of the case, would con-
denim their brethren in the church, and who
would publish far and wide q statement SO
injurious to the usefulness of the church of
which they claim to be members, we leave
the public to Judge after they have seen
the following statement of the facts;
Those who control the 4th Presbyterian
Church, namely, the undersigned Trustees,
made a contract With painter to repaint
the building, and with widow woman,
who earns her living by such work, to
cleanse it, for certain sum of money, we
giving them the keys and exercising no
daily supervision. We ourselves were much
surprised and Vexed at any work whatever
having been done on the National fast day,
and on making inquiry found that the wo-
man only intent on finishing her contract,
had thoughtlessly proceeded with the labor
of cleansing, and the part of the work which
fell upon that day was moving the carpets.
The woman herself is very sorry the occur
renee happened, but denies any such in
tention as that attributed in your article.
For ourselves, who control all matters of
repair or labor about the church building
and grounds, we explicitly deny "making
our contempt for the day." &c. and "declin-
ing to observe the day" &C., as you, article
intimates, and we request you to publish
this note together with the name or names
of your informant or informants.
RICHARD PORTER,
]. G. VAN FossEH,
JOHN SooTT.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
Another Cabinet Meeting-Secre-
tarV Stanton Resigned Again.

New York, Aug. IO.-The Times Wash
ington special of the 9th, says cabinet
meeting was held to-day, at which ques-
tions of state policy of more than ordi-
nary interest and importance were dis
cussed.
It is confidently stated by those'Who are
intimate with the political and social rela-
tions with the different members of the
Cabinet, that Stanton has resigned and
that the President has accepted his resig-
nation. 1t is not, however, positively
known that such is the fact.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11

~ S1oK.-Auditor Crane was adver-
tised to speak second piece at the Centre
Wheeling market house last evening"
Quite a respectable crowd assembled and
after waiting some time the people were
advised by messenger that the Auditor
was indisposed and could not appear.
The Auditor has not abandoned the
campaign, as some people suppose, but
will be on the rampage again in short
time,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11
Cen. Loean,s OfieiaI Report.

WAsHIHGTON, August l0.-Gen. Sher-
man in transmitting Logan's official report
to Gen. Halleck says:
ALTHOUGH the number of dead rebels
seems excessive, he is disposed to give full
credit to the report that our loss though
only 1921 killed, wounded and missing, the
enemy's dead on the field alone amounted
1920; the total number of prisoners sent
north 1917; total number of prisoners in
our hands and wounded 1000. The esti-
mated loss of the enemy is at least 10000.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-11

SAN FRAECIsoo, August Sit is report
ed that Acapulco is surrounded by the
forces of Alvarez. Juarez has declared for
the French Empire, but only few hundred
of his men have followed him. A large
liberal force holds Oolerra. The blockade
of Mansanilla is no more enforced.
The Indian troubles in Utah are suppos-
ed to be at an end, Gen Comfy having sent
out troops. An emigrant reports the mag
acre of several hundred emigrants by the
Snake Indians in Idaho; the story lacks
confirmation. .--aF .}lE-F