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

The old and homeIy pToyerb-"What ls one man
meat is another mans poison ana ptes Vef'o' has To
ceved marked illus tration during the present war.
IA the raw material of textile fabrics nothing could
compete in chespness and general adaptabilty with
Eoutbern American slave grown cotton. Oircumstan'
ces nave nterfsred with the supply OF that article fur
ngbed to the markets of the world Of its price
has gone up, probably three or four-fold.
An attempt has been made, and with some success
to arrest the wholesale emigration from Ireland by
giving employment to the pea8antry in the cultivation
OF fax and We have seen address upon that subject
SETTING forth the profits TO be derived from flax at
present prices and arguing that these prices must be
maintained for years to coefrst because the war is
probably destined to last for years, and even If it did
not the debt incurred 10 its prosecution would entail
the necessity Of heavy export to- upon cotton, which
would amount, 90 far it went, to protective, dis
eliminating tax in favour OF fax.
Nothing sbarpens tie intellect like selfinterest-
Getting English and Continental papers, noW and then,
We have been not little surprised to gee the ignorance
occasionally manifested 10 reference TO social, po
iical ard geographical position and at the same time
We baye BEEN surprised at the keenness with which
Every aspea! ofthe commercial position was seized hold
Of and used The turning points Of this position were
primarily cotton and, strange people may think
It, turpentine. The enhancement of the price Of tur
peutine has been greater than that OF cotton, and al
<houCh some of IL can be made Ia portions OF Europe
If "a mere fnakeahit business, less practicable
than the attempts made to compete with our COTTON
As for tobacco, that is climate monopoly. 1t can
be grown all The world over.
But FOR the system Of shsen teeim n Ireland, the fax
growing and Guen manufacturing interests OF that coun-
try would probably DO the most dangerous rival to the
cotton interest CT Tie South. As the matter stands
now, Ireland can never rival anybody any place.
A. farmer, spends his money and makes his farm yield
hin $500 above It's rent B, the landlord or middle
man. hnda IL out, takes advantage Of As expenditure,
and conpelG & 10 either give him the whole profit or
vacate In favor of somebody who will. There not
probably In population OF over six million more than
twenty thousand owTsrs OF land The majority Of the
land is held by non residents, not sufficiently
10 crowd even the little Office II which this article is
written. The petition Of Ireland would be the position
of the South in the event Of any reunion with the
North, whether By betrayal Of the cause by actual
E1biuRatiOa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
CAREER OF GEN. e. A. PAINE, q. 9. A-uOF
HORS OF sUBJUGAgIOE.

From the Nashville (Yankee) Dispatch.
From December, 1862, to March or April, 1864
during the bloody reign Of Brigader General E. A.
Paine at Gallatn, Tennessee, those who did not wit
the barbarous deeds committed, and the wholesale
robbery Of private property, will scarcely believe bu-
man nature 80 corrupt when tee stubborn facts are
revealed and made known to the world. The writer
does not know how or where TO begin to make known
the many base and vile acts Of this little despot as he
has been recently styled BY the Hon. Baye Peyton at
Nashville From the beginning of this mans reign at
Nashville bis cruelty and bsrbarty to men, women and
children has precedent or parallel in history. His
coarse and vulgar abuse OF them revolving to any
person claiming to be gentleman. His habit was to
have ladies Of the highest respectabiy arrested and
brought into his presence, and such profanity and Ian
guage as were uttered by him to them would not do to
be published IN respectable newspaper. The writer
will proceed to detail some of the deeds land only few
Of the many perperated By this monster in human
shape:
There was lady Of responsibility, who lived in Gal
latin, who had little daughter to die. Her house had
been taken from her and occupied and she staying
with friend at the time she made application to
General Pdne through friends to be permitted to carry
the remains OF her child to HsrtsVe for interment
place held sacred by her as the family burial ground
This was most positively denied and refused her and
General PaiDesent message to her to send for her
id rebel husband then in the rebel army, to come
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
For the Journal.
AsssTs. Editors -

Aessrs. Kditors
VIII you be kind enough to allow me small space In
your columns for the purpose Of calling the attention OF
our town authorities 10 an error present
Law which ought DO corrected ut the present ssason OF
the Legislature.
The revenue law passed for the purpose OF creating
revenue for the town. and suppose was not Intended to
opprese one cass than another but as no stands
a salarisd who receive over specified amonst are
10 nav tho Notwithstanding the
salary may sufficiently large to support himself AID
family while mechanics or asorefs are not taxed 1T ALL
Thia unjust all aware Of the fact that
thing and laborers receive greater COM
pensaten at the present time than saaried and
cannot understand Why the man that abors with pen
should be taxed any more thar the man who abors with
hammer any other tool Finally, would Ike to ask
who 10 paid monthly and holds hin appointment ct the
pleasure Of board Of Directors and be discharged at
any moment II what makes him euch any thar
the mechanic who receives his at the Same tme and
Why ahculd enc be taxed and the other not -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

A NKw IsvENT1oE.--The Savannah Republican has
obtained OF Shermans machines for tearing up iron
from railroads. Ii consists OF strong iron clamp,
hooked at end and with obong heavy link in the
other The clamp is placed under the iron bar string
er and horse attached to tie link when the force s
applied it gives rotary motion to the rail and it is
bound to come. The action ia pretty much that of
the clamp and lever used for turning the logs at
mill. The instrument in question the line Of
the WaYnesbOro road
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

DEoATUR-An army officer who has been in Deoa-
tuT Ala since the evacuation Of that post by the Fed
efa fOrces informs it is the most strongly fortified
position he Inspected It's i'm 2ortarcs as railroad
point being the Junction OF the Nashville and Memphis
and Charleston roads, led the Yankees to expend a
vast amount OF labor and the garrison was of the
strongest they had on the line between Chattanooga
and Nashville. Gen. Hood no doubt acted judicously
in De esjng it BY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
DIED.

In this town, the l4th inst, NANCY OAROLINE, in.
FAINT daughter Of James " and Orna A. aged
months and fifteen days.
Daughter, thou was mild and lovely,
Gentle as the Summer breeze,
Psasant So tho air of evening,
When 1t Goats among the trees.
Peaceful be thy silent siumber,
Peaceful In the grave 30 low;
Thou no more wilt join number
Thou no more songa shalt know
I" Dearest daughter thou hast left ne,
Here thy loss We deeply feel;
But tits God that hath berOft Us,
he can ell our sorrows heal
I" Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life 10 fed
Then In heaven, with Joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is she'd"
On the dth November whilst on the way home from O
Northern prison. Mr.. JACOB DEBOSE, q member Of the
6lst Regiment N; O. Troops He leaves child and
great ny relatives to mourn his death.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

A NEW CONFEDERATE SrEAMER,-We are inform.
ed officially (by the London Index that Lieutenant
Waddell, of the Confederate States Navy has hosted
his flag On new steamer, the Shenandoah. She re-
ceived her crew. armament &C., on the high seas, far
from any neutral jurisdiction, and a said to be better
yesael than the Elorida - Chas. MekcnrM.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
MARRIRD ID.

In this town. the l4th fnss at the residence OF Mrs
Mary P. Ha<riss, by Rev. Mr.. Hepburn, Captain WR s.
EORAENT and EMMA D., youngest daughter of the late
DR.. VIM. j. Harrisa, of this place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

The Yankee navy, 90 we learn from q New York
paper numbers at present FIVE hundred and fty-eight
steam vessels, with aggregate tonnage OF 10000
Ofthis number two hundred have been built The rest
have been reconstructed. This does not include the
sailing vessels.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
CONGRESS-.

RICHMOND, Deo. 10th, 1894.
Ia tho House, Mr. Turner offered resolution requesting
the Presidents advice with the consert Of the Senate, to
appoint thirteen commissioners from each State to tender
to the Governments of tho United States conference for
negotiating honorable peace end failing in this to
all proper efforts for obefnpg Immediate exchange Of
prisoners and If possible to to such understand
ing with the enemy Ia regard to the future conduct of the
wa may tend n degree to mitigate its horrors and
atrocite1.
Mr.. Bafksd&s submitted preamble and resolutions
setting forth that the Government Of the United States
having repeatedly refused to listen 10 propositions for
honorable peace meditation have thus manifested do.
termination contiaus the The first resolution says
shat whilst reternng readiness to enter upon negoa
tona peace Wiener the enemy /: so inclined, will
pursue without fsering the deliberately chosen
for preservation OF liberties The second resolu
ton prescrbos the mode according to the Constitution of
Confederate States Of making treaties Of peace
afford ample for attempt to that end, whenever
Government invited Sncea willingness to enter upon
negotiations terminating the After the substitute
was ths morning hour expired and the House reso
ed itself committee Of the whole dnd resumed the
considerable OF the Currency bill Er. Perkins offered
substitute which under consideration when the houee
adjourned
There nothing Important doGs the Senate in open
session.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
RROHE GEORGIA.

We have received nothing further from Georgia
The official report Of the capture of Fort McAster on
She Ogeechee River as announced by telegraph in yes
erdays paper would appear unfaVorabe to our forces
aud giving advantage to SHERMAN. II we
could locate the Fort would be better able to give
some idea CT the probable condition of affairs in that
gecti0n bus have data to form 81 opinion we
prefer to Say nothing.
The Charleston Courier, OF the 10Th inst, contains
the following:
We learn that the enemy made demonstration on sa
vannah Tuesday sId Tepused 1t supposed TO have
been only ieeler put forth 10 ascertain strength
shere General Hardee, in dispatch General geaufe
everything working we that in his opinion tba
my endeavOrrg 10 reach coast by wav of
Point and Fort dc AIlster Fort EoAlstor il renoreJ
~e garsoned and well prOvsioned has been oFdereJ
10 hold Inc last extremity. The enemy'g feet off
confidently believe viii inter-
fcre very eTIay with Sherman progress towards the
been disappointed in net being able cross the
river Into South LaToliba and eject junction with Eos
therefore competed to move down along the Ogeochee-
All was quiet along ths iine otIs1 road yesterday.
n. B.-He learn from gentleman who is CONVEX
sant with The locality, that Fort HcAster is 20 miIes
6oW Savannah on the Cgeechee river. It is probable
that the Fort Was captured By foIca of the enemy
9ho Gscenad the river in boats, end by SIZE RMANs
forces: From all ne can gather do lot think Sa-
NHuuan ID Ia aDy Ha1g6E OF oelng captured. SHERMAN
has evidently been foed In bis attempts to cross over
the Savannah river Such being the case be probably
rests around Savannah has still farther rereated to-
wards tia coast,
Hon. d. q. MAGRATH was, On the l4th instant,
ELECTED Governor Of South Carolina by the Legislature
Of said State on the sixth ballot South Carolina wa
think is tie only State In the Southern OoD6deracv
that elects a Governor BY legislative vote We do
not pretend TO say that It Is bad policy The COlum.
bia Guardian Gays :;
Gov. Hagrath ia native Of Charleston In the prsne of
lie, n vigorous health, OF ripe experience ACQUAINTED
With RaEs and fully identified With the State Rights vie
OF our South Carolina school of politics He has long Allied
very seoepaby, aud dignied With learning taste and
soun Judgment the Ohce OF Judge Of the oredsrate
a9E me DstFio of South Carolina. His experiences
ais Se settled opinions, and his steady nerves
eminehty euany HIM for faithful and sucoesstuI de-
GnafBs " iAe nEn Duties which roW deyoIye upon him
hlsn Luz si tucosss II his sphare Of drtv and
nrllanl DECENTRALIZATION OF Tho affairs OF state "
We fervsntly hope Gov. Magrath will come m 70 I'll
the expectations anticipated for him bv TIE c,,a,5
We have no idea be will follow In the footste,0 50
feph D. Brown of Georgia, Who according to the oni
Ion Of most sober thinking human beings, is bameahle
not accountable, for the free passage through The
state Of Georgia Of hostile foe,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

The NEws.-An important rumor yesterday, said to
have originated from high authority, stated that Sher
man with portion of his command had already estab-
lehed communication with the Yankee feet from Gene
sis Point Fighting also reported as still going on
in front of Savannah Charleston Courier lAth inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
VARIETY STORE, LATEST BULLETIN.

EG0 LBS. Rias Powder, A,6C0 Gun and Pistol Caps,
OO'O 600 pair Whitemcre Cotton Cards, No. g. AID
10, Wool Cards, Leaf Cards Cotton Yarns. Cali Skins.
Sole Leather Spoons Rluesone, Copperas, White Lead
Linssed OIL Tanners Oil, Shoe Knives Thread, Pnchsr
Avis sparables shoe Nails Lasting, Tacks, Heel Balls,
Fish Hooks, snuf Tobacco Files Sturgeon Net Twine
Silk Sashes, Pitchforks, &C., at
WILSON'S Variety Store.
Dec. 10th 64-lt-l3N
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TELEGRAPHIC
Reports of the Press Assocaaeisl

Entered according TO tho Act of Congress- In the year
1862 by j. s. THRAsHEE, in the Clerks Office of the Dis.
ict Court Of the Confederate States for the Northern
District of Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
MARY e. HAVENs.

With pleasure received from Mrs. John Myers Twenty
five Dollars for distribution amongst the needy sufferers
caused by the fires in the Of WASHINGTON.
NARY E. AOuLES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.
THE UNDERSIGNED having ct December Term, A. D.,
l. 1854, of New Hanover County Court qualified Adj
hereby gives notice to all indebted to said
make immediate payment TO him and to ell persons
ing claims against the to present them within the
time prescribed by law this notice will be pleaded in
bar Of recovery.
ROBERT T. WILLIAMS, Admir-.
Dec. ~. IAtS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
COHB1IssIoNERs' ELECTION.

Ths most exciting election held In this town since the
breaking cus of the war came of rThussdsy for Cons
eioners Of Town. The tickets numerous, and every
voter had his CHOICE Of or at least We presume he
had chance ia the selection Of to salt himself
The vote vas the s5gss posd here fer years.
Rha SoIIovtns IA the result:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
WAR DKPkKrhENT,
BUREAU OF CoEsoRIPTIoF,
Richmond, Va, December ID, 1894
CTRCULARf

Richmond, Va, December 3D. 1884
CRcULARt
- ENBRALs Commanding Reserves in the respective
Vigor to organzs for continuous local Service to be
mustered in for the war; companies TO consist Of al
found t for light duty and not otherwise assigned and
actually employed of transferred the Invalid Corps
and found ct for the duties hereinafter Indicated and such
men of this class when found ready Tor the to DO
forthwith res: ored to their proper commsnds.
These companies to consist of not less than sixty men,
and officers Of the Reserve Corps will be assigned by the
General Commanding TO thorough inspection OF them,
Upon their reception the Secretary of War will assign
officers to the command OF the companies.
Companies to duty as gusfds at Posts Prisons Camps In
srnctions in Railroad trains, and such like service
duties herein prescribed.
By order Oh the Secretary of War.
Official: ''''' - 80
JEo. W. ENsDALE, A. A. G.
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE. n c.,
RALEIGH, Dec. 18th, 1864. !
In pursuance OF Circular no. 49, Bureau Of CONSUMPTION
Current Series all light duty men, not assigned in IN S9g
duty and all soldiers temporarily disabled for field ser
wee. In the State OF Sorth CaronS except o. LIAM
Greensboro and Raleigh, In regard to whom spscmo IN
strncons have been gven) will report In person at one
Medical Examining Boards Those found una bic ior ne9
service but ft for guard duty w under directions 0.
than sixty men, or continuous local
Of will be assigned to companies already organised They
will be mustered In for the war, and duplicate MUSTER
Rols forwarded to this Office to be transmitted 70 inc
Secretary of War; for the assignment OF proper omce
BY Command OF Lieut. 1'n 1 Jao. W. HINsDALE,
D.e II e57t A. A. Gen'l.
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE, N, OIL
RALEIsH, Dec. IA, 1884. !
GENERAL ORDERS,
30. IL. .
7 Major e. r. Hooper, QaartermasteH P. A. O. B.,
ha in to Special Orders &c., Par XXI A.
l. O. Current Series, reported at these headquarters,
is assigned duty Quartermaster Reserves Of n o.
and viii be obeyed and respected accordingly.
H. All ofacers in command Of Reserves viii 81 once
requiitiol for olohDg and estimate foE funds for
the payment Of their commands forwarding Shem 10 Major
Hooper at Raleigh.
BY command Of LIEUT. GEN. HoLMKs
JN0. W. HI66DALE,
Assistant A6jutant General:
Dec, IL. eo:H
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

In addition to donations sufferers by
fires In the town of Washington, take pleasure In the
Of One thousand Dollars from Mr.. Wn.
q. Willard for distribution.
MARY e. HAVENs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

For the Journal.
The undersigned knowledge the receipt Of the follow
ng donations for the sufferers by the fires In the town of
Washington:
From Ctzens Of Greensboro, so4 yards Of Honespun
10 lbs. Colt on Yarn.
From Mr.. Hall. Fayette vle 800 yards Of Homespun
From Citizens OF Edgscombe County s93 lbs. Baooa %
bushels of Corn and 1 bushels of Meal.
From VIM. II. Willard, 800 lbs. Cotton Yarn.
From W. 3. g. B1rbsnks, ! Dbl. of Flour.
" F. 8. Bond, Of Tarboro', csah In New Issue, csc
Z" Wm 81. Willard, {" 81
Citizens of Edgecombe. " 2,095
" Citizens of Fayetteville, I" 1,066
" Citizens OF Wilmington, e,l4s
" Citizs0s Of Wilson, 1000
B. r. HAvENS,
SAH'L K. FOWLE,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22

Retaliation is certainly just and sometimes necessa
ry even where attended with severest penalties. Blu
when the evils which may and must result from if,
coed those intended to be redressed prudence and polio
re uuire that it should be avoided.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-22
EOR SOLDIERS DINNER.

Mr. ". A. Williams, .(and so lbs, sugar.) .....
MIR. Avon e. Hall, turkeys.
Collie Co., one Dbl. beef and large bags bread.
Two Ladies, each $50.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10
DISSOLUTION.

EITE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING SOLD
~ out our entire stock of Saddlery and Har-
ness to Thomas G. Maghee, do this day dessolve
the firm by mutual consent. All persons having
claims against said firm will present them imme-
diately for payment; while those indebted will
come and settle up. We return our thanks to old
patrons for past favOrs and solicit a continuance
of tneir trade with successor, whom, we are
satisfied will give general satisfaction.
Dec. q, 1863 w. +. C0RWIN & CO.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10
DRUGS, &c.
Arctic Lotion.

A RCTIO L0TI0N-A SURE CURE FOR
IA Prostitutes. Manufactured and for sale only
at SOHLAEPFER'S Drug Store,
Corner Main and Second Streets.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10

JgfHE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RE-
1 turned from the East, where he has laid in
of the best stocks of Clothing and Gents Fur
nishing Goods ever brought to this City. My
Cloths, Cassimeres, Festings, &C., were selected
with eye single to quality and style; and hav-
ing become cOnTers2nt with the taste OF our pe0-
pie, satisfied that in this particular my Goods
will give excellent satisfaction.
Gents Furnishing Goods of every description
will also be found at my establishment-such
Gloves Hosiery, Neck-Ties, Shirts, Collars, Sus-
penders, &c.
My facilities for manufacturin Clothing
excellent; and as for Cutting Ga. mehts TO ft-no
satisfaction no pay | ask no ia take mean
fitting garment of my hands
0yer-Coatings of every variety md style will be
found at by establishment. Though it may
so8ud unreasonable to- 0vercoats during
tie heated term," we must remember that in
peace is the time to for war;" and in
Summer make oHr preparations for the cold blasts
of Winter. No better preparation can be devised
than the ordering of good reliable 0TercOat,
such as may he found at No. 8 First Street.
orders for Clothing of every description will
receive the personal attention of the undersigned
and will be promptly attended 10. The motto at
No. is, g Promises punctually fulfilled"
Before ordering Fall OF Winter suits Gents will
consult their own interest by examining my
Goods and Prices Remember the place
No. First Street, (near Post Office,)
auglS j. II. OARLIN.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10

Sermon by ReU Dr. Tattle, President
Of Wabash College, at the dedication
Of the NetO School Presbvterian
Church Of ErGnsrilLe, Reu 'Wna. H.
NC Carer, Pastor, corner of Second
and Walnut streets, February 7th,
1864.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10
(Gncluded)

TExT-"And of Zion it shall be said: this and
that man was born in her; and the Highest him
self shall establish her.''-PsaIra 81 q
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10

Dealers in Cotton cannot do better than to leave
their orders with me. Mr., r. M. COPELAND,
late of Copeland, Edmonds & Co., will give the
Cotton business his personal attention. He is one
among the best judges in the State Orders
solicited. II. B. CLIFFORD,
sep25 No. 7 Front Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL
IN claims against the estate Of NJ W. Foster,
deceased, should be presented for settlement with
in thirty days from date.
GEO. FOSTER,
janT-1m JNo. ". FOSTER, Executor
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-10
Sheet Iron, Copper, &C.,
SEWING MACHINES.

~ NJ SELLMAN HAVING FITTED UP AN
Z 4. Office, No. b Main Street, will keep, as here
tOfore, good assortment of Wheeler & Wilson's
and Singers Sewing Machines and Needles, Silk
Thread and oil, and everything that is connected
with the business and will repair all kind of Sew
ng Machines and put on new Improvements.
jy2i Il. NJ. SELLMAN, Ag't