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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-09-09

From the sfmy hospitsl-the bloody batue-held-the
mausion Of tbe noh and humble abode Of The poor--
tom che office aud the sacred desk--hom the mountain
iop, distant valleys and az Oh islands Cd lht ocean
from every nook and corner Of the civilized worlds
pouring m The evidence oi ho Astonishing ELECTS OF
phAkEs PLANTATION BirrRRs. Thousands
upon ta,usaDds ofeiters like the following may be seen
AZ our office.
BuHpsBuRY, WIS Sept rs. 1858
90 have been iu the army hospitals ~
l'ur'een monhs-speechloss and early dead At Al.
.'n. ID. ing gave me bottle Of Plantation Biuefs
Three bottles restored my speech md cured
sa,r wanna. e. F1 ;! Il
Goa. fuf a'" ." a. Hn H.. ano
gohaht, has been cvrsa by tei o..uss VI "a mtnla
EDWARD WouNALL.
The fono*p2 j. from me Manager Of tue Union
"a nmc School f.r tIr CD IIfen % Volunteers.
nAyAAEftR - Afsios, tlfri -ol,ANrH-srmHf,
heo York, angus. 2, 1863
"DR. DRAkH Your wonderful Plantation Htters
nave been gwen o. some u 0ul children suffering from
'taNnos' aud "esk iunss eith m1st tapYg elect One
hte un u particular, With paine in uer ncad, loss Of
iplcute' Rud daily ~asung o1nadmpuon on whom ali
medical ul had been exhausted, las been entirely re
stored. We olumenced vith but teaspolnill OF Bite
te', aa} hu appe.H, and strength fapdl Increased
Repeatedly. MHs OBJ DEyoE"
love much 90 g1l. i.r verify b.H,s, mc
Plantation l.tltrs have saved ly wife
hLF. W Il. WAGuUNtti Madrid, N y.
Thou VILE asui me two bottles mere Of thy
Plantation bites. by wife has been greatly BEN
ny tend, ASA CURuN. Philadelphia, Pa"
90 have been srea sufferer don uugep.
.a and had t0 abandon preaching. Jhe
Plantation brtcu have cured me.
H4y.J. 5. oaIAoHH Roeles,ar,N b. s."
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
From Gen. Ionrstrseps Comm.od


The Yankees in East Tennessee will not fight. The
'ristoi Gazete Of thursday says Gen. Longstreet Of
ieed them battle On Sunday and Monday but they re-
treated
On Sunday fast, our forces cndcavored to aapk Dor
ton OF the enemy's column near Mossey Creek, and
alter sharp skirmish they retreated to Strawberry
flalns. SkEmshing is all that can be got out of the
tory army of East Tennessee =.
we are sorry to learn that in one of the skirmishes
referred to, Maj Goorth son of j. S. Gofortb ESQ the
energetic Superintendent OF the East Tennessee and
Virginia Railroad, severely, and Lieut.. Gibbs
slightly woundcd.
The enemy are said to be entirely without cavalry
ana wholly destitute of wagons for even oraging DUR
poses aud they stealing the last morsel of food left
IN the hands OF citizens in that vicinity We have can
tured small lot of prisoners
Among the recent prisoners who have fallen into our
nanos, ls the notorious scoundrel, VIM Douglass who
on the advent Of the Federas to Knoxville proved
such terror to the Southern women and children of
that doomed city. He is said to have hunted up
southern soldiers with dogs, in the graveyard of the
Old Presbyterian church, and to have committed long
catalogue of crme among them the grossest indigni
ties to his Jobn Bise which, coupled with
Federal cruelty drove the old man to his grave
What disposition is to be made of the hell hound
we are not advised but it is to be hoped that be will
not as so many have DONE be allowed escape the just
punishment merited by bis misdeeds.
Everything in this region is bright and promising,
and great results may be looked forward to before the
lapse OF another fortnight
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

posted They fed and were pursued into the towr
Wnere regiment Of negro cavalry were Stationed
me nght took place 10 the streets the negroes dis
mounting alter the first fire and flying in every drec
ou' oe'elai Were Killed in the streets, and MANY took
ia vacant mouse, just beyond the limits of the
Town, on the East. This house was charged hv our
men and all but four captured These four refused to
suifeLder and tie house was fred. When the fsmes
were Well underway cane out firing unon onr mon
as ne dld 80, be was killed. TIE other three
remained and were consumed in the flames
Inc nylng negroes were pursued to Jericho RIM
%nere they tore up the also the bridge at the
canal, quarter of mile distant. Ransoms forces
eu'sued and charged the campat Bernard's Mill, the
ial'hees running though the arch fend of the re-
glons OF woe was after them. Having OILY small
Iofce OF cavalry they could not. be followed The
camps and quartemastcrs stores were DESTROYED the
men hrs supplying themselves with overcoats and 9th
er articles, which they could bring Of conveniently
we lost three men in the engagement, and the num- |
Der Killed OF the enemy about thirty. we had two
men captured and have not learned how many prisoners
We LOOK. The affair is regarded very brilliant oDe
9.era1 hat som has fallen back this side of Suffolk
amu Tue ankees have again advanced and there was
Ionu5 tAtm'sning thursday morning. at Cowling's
Lanuing Two miles west of Suffolk. Should the Yam
Acs oe reinforced and make any further advance they
VIII ind the gallant Ransom in the right place.
Several OF the negro soldiers killed in this battle be-
onged to gentlemen in Suffolk, and died in few hun
red yards of their old hcmeq
Gen. Ransom obtained from the enemy some fine
oFses' piece ofartillery and many small arms h
Petersburg Erp
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
From lOrltlr
, H., 9th Texas.

From an officer direct from Lake City and Talahas
see, We learn the following:
The result of the Yankee ruid on the West Goose
Greek salt works resulted in tie total d. struction
the works at that point. The enemy landed from their
barges and captured all The white men and offered free
dom to the neg oes there engaged but out OF seventy
negroes only two went with them. The Yankees sent
by flag Ct truce 20 st. Marks to the =. S. steamer
Spray three of the white captured who over
age, they report that the negroes made to break
up ard destroy the salt oIks at the point of the bayo-
net.
The Yankee commander of the feet off St. Marks is
Gem. HOmDy.
The salt makers at East River have organ ID them
selves and received arms from Governor Milton for
the purpose Of defending their works 1t is reported
that the Yankees have been reinforced at Jacksonville
and a fight is looked for at any moment.
Tie Yankees have fortified themselves very strongly
IN jacksonville and have thrown out their pickets
three miles from that point. Our pickets ale now
within four miles of Jacksonville
Gen. B-aur gard has left Madison, and arrived at !
the front lie Is at Gen. Finncgan's headquarters
The skirmlsh on the lsL resulted 10 loss our side
OF seven killed ond twenty-five wounded We cap. |
tured one piece OF artillery and drove the enemy across
Cedar Creek, which is three miles from Jacksonville
Their loss is not known, but supposed be about
1tty, killed and wounded Five prisoners arrived at
Tall lbassee yesterday.
In the late fight at Ocean Pond, the official report
states that our loss is 81 killed, and 1913 wounded
lbout so have since died The Yankee loss is 1900,
pieces of artillery, 1000 stand of arms and one stand
If colors. There are $50 Yankee negro prisoners at
tallahassee, and NUMBER are dying daily from their
rounds.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
r WILMINGTON MARKET, MARCH le 1864

BERF CATTLE-Are in demand, and none worthy of note
coming to market We Gu tie the hoOf nominally at
81 so to So pGf 10. for net meat.
BAcoNComes in sparngly, aud sells in the small wav
from carts at S. to 81 per ID. Wy
BEEswAX-$3 to S. SO per Id.
BUTTER-$6 to 81 per b.
CoRN.-None on market We quote at SIS to 40 mr.
bushel Wv Pe+
CORN MEALS in demand and market bare We nnote
from the granaries at $40 per b1shel. a
COPPERAs-Retals at So to 81 per Id.
COTTON. Sales during the at prices RANGING from,
81 so to 81 per h., quality. n''e 'Ao"A
FLoUR-eupply light, and market steady. We quote
sales tor the wee $3.50 to 1915 per bbl Tor super61e
FoDDER-$l8 10 SO per 100 lbs
HAY.-Sl7 TO SIS per 100 lbs.
HIDEsGreen So to 81 So and dry 81 to 81 so per III
LE4THER-Sole $l3 to $3 so, and Upper $I3 So to sl
per ID. FF ' w W '4f
LARD-$6 to Sc SO per ID.
NAILs-By the keg, 81 10 81 20 per h.
PoULTRY-Lve fowls $l2 to SIS each and dressed &c n
So per Id. " "
PEA NUTs-From carts, $40 to S per busheL
PoiK-Fresh s. so 10 S. per 10.
POTAToEs-Sweet So aud Iris SIS to s35 nor bpsbal
ElCE--By the cask ST. rs to 81 SO per TO- tor clean
>ALT-Sound made, $l5 to $50 per bushel
SUGAR-By the bDl, SO to 81 per H.
SHEETNG-Fay etteVile factory, s. rs to s. per ward
sPIhIfs 1URPEETINE-$4 so to 10 per gallon
TALLow-$3 so 10 81 per h.
YARN-By the bale, $50 per bunch.
WooDBy the boat load $40 $22 for nina s)5 ., eo7
for ash, and $50 to $35 per cord tor oak ' Wv " 90
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
he Epoch.

What period of wars and rumors of wars the world
is passing through To ourselves it seems that tie
great continental in which are engaged is the
war of wars for the moment aud the age, not only fer
ourselves, but all mankind Yet Russia is at 10 i'm
pose crushingy the iron heel of edespotisms
down troddeh Poland. Prussia is at through sheer
greediness and Austria through love for the horrors
OF war; upon the naughty, chivalrous Danes Napo-
leon must fight, became be is the Nephew Of my uncle
and his uncle did before him. lie is not content to
be the Augustus of Caesar. lie must crafty his army
10 their thirst for blood and SPOIL because that army is
the Empire. Mexico furnishes but the comedy, or the
farce which, their stage, pecedcs the great act
once in his history he is not belcCsc, through not
only sncered at but almost spit upon The forty years
peace after tie great Napoleonic wars, turned his
thoughts and energies wholly upon politics and trade.
The military talent and ardor Of bis people have become
diverted and the prestige OF British military prove
and glory was clearly proved TO be on the wane in the
Crimean war; These stirring tines The suLen
murmurs of war grow daily more aud more coherent
on one continent IN response TO its loud roar On the
other All the world is arming and eqoippiDg for com
bat. War has become teifold the monster which
it was in by gone days. The killing art by thu de-
vices of man and the aid" Of science, has become o
perfected that the auuihiaton of nationatleS ratt er
than the overthrow of armies the not Impossible OBJ
ect for which belligeIeas contend Storms, such as
never swept the earth before, are brewing IN every
quarter. At such time, We can hardly expect that
consideration of our ffars the part OF other ma
tions vhi:b under other crcumst ances they woulC
attract The principal powers have their own weghty
and Immediately concerns to occupy their attention
We must exoect to stand alone and work out de
liyerance without aid. We have shown our capacity
for this and cannot fail if possess the devotednes
and constancy that good cause deserves, and Draw
people should never lack Rich. Wing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
ence Of the chattanooga iHarietta) Rebel.
North Carolina.
CoNvALEsCENT GAP, |

X CoNvALEsCENT GAP,
= MARIETTA, March 10th, 1864.
Mr. EDITOR: 1t was recently my good fortune to
visit North Carolina. From the many rumors we hear
it would that wou Id be justified in concluding
that the people OF that patriotic State were about to
be false to themselves and the Confederacy, and
unite the former ties which bound them to the old
Union
| am not North Carolinan by birth, nor by adop-
tiOn 90 whatever may be said shall be the prompngs
OF one who is ever ready to do justice TO people whom
he believes and knows have been shameiuy mIsrepre
septed From what | saw, and from frequent CONVEX
sation with intelligent citizens of large number OF
which she can proudly boast) am glad to be able to
mee out TO her that weight OF justice she so richly de-
serves.
The political position of North Car DINA has been
vigorously assailed and it's leniency towards some OF
its journals has elected rebuke But let US for
moment look at --ngs In true light and without
prejudice honestly believe that the Standard would
net have been allowed to be published in manner 30
detrimental to in many parts of our country
Ard probably its extensive circulation has been taken
index of the feeling existing In the State Sucn
however, is not the For as disgusting as was
that vile sheet let us do Mr. Holden the justice to say
that he kept within the prescribed limits OF the law
and was too smart at any time to trampte upon
it. As regards it's circulation | am safe IN
saying that 1t was gradually growing less
and many were receiving 1t from the sole cause that
their term of subscription bad not yet expired The
whole TRADE of censure and the uncertainty Of the
to be pursu ed by North Carolina are to be based prn
cipaly upon the publication OF this journal and one
little sheet in Raleigh which does not deserve passing
thought which little sheet however has wonderfully
BUNDLED itself since the act of Congress suspendng the
j. writ of ha5eas corpus Being personally acquainted
with the Governor OF North Carolina and apprecating
her estimable people would be false to myself ane
false to them did not endeavor to any stigma
that might rest without upon them Severe citl
cisms have been much INDUCED 10 and public seuti
ment flowed too freely in reference to that champion
d civil rights and bis loyal adherents Whatever ma!
no q
are ur qualified statements and assertions
j. Tie people of North Carolina the same noble kim
hearted, patriotic people that they ever have been
They are using every meaus exerting every ipuenc
be aud straining every for the accomplishment
the greet end. There is no privation too great,
be hardship burdepsoae Tor her gallant sons I'll
prompt and vigorous reenistment Of her troops test
10 their uninching devotion to cause they 80 hearth
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

fspoused and today they stand forth living mon
ament OF her PR scot greatness ani glorious model Of
Spartan valor
Carolina, be proud Of your ,f4prny and may the
Gay lever come when The triumphant lux shall tread
upon, with polu'ed steps tn graves of your departed
Great.
Caroinians be true to tie land that gave ynu birth
ne sun may 10 give its light the moon for bear
10 shine, the Stars which sparkle mary diamonds
In the sands thrown from the fry wheels Gods cbar
lot CT day be erased from The rmanen but as tue as
the needle to the pole will North Carolina be true
TO herself, her country and her God
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
The Latest from Suffolk.

We have received no further official information OF
the movement of our troops in the vicinity of Suffolk,
and the accounts given by PASSENGERS by the train
from Ivor yesterday afternoon were rather conflicting
and unsatisfactory. Al er comparing all the state
ments, set down the following as about as near the
truth as We could reach
Gen. Ransom learning that the Yankee troops bad
Suffolk on Sunday, moved hia force from the
neighhorhood OF Somerton, and reached Bethienem
Ohurch on Wednesday morning. About 10 O'CLOCK
in the day bis skrmshers advanced to the Merry OAK
two miles from town. where some negro pckets were
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
For the Journal
Oh tHV y Jul q q I
CAMP 24TH RKGIHINT N. C. T. !
TUalIoo NJ ~ Mach 1QNh 1Qch 2

Weldon N. c., March 18th, 1864.
This Regiment il composed of Companies from the diff
fsrept Counties Person. johnson, Cumk ersnd, Rober
sen Halifax Franklin apd Onsow; frat organized in
June 1861 under the kind attention Of Col VIM. Clarke.
The Regiment Immediately sent to North Western Vr
gnia and attached to the command of General John
Foyd where served until ordered to the coast of
aofth Carolina in Feb, 1862 1t then placed under
he gallant Brig. General Robert Ransom participated in
al she fights around Richmond Maryland and Northern
virginia January 1863, when it moved back to the
Of North Carolina, where General Robert Ransom
received promotion and Col Matt W. Ransom CHS broher)
uEs placed il his stead. The Regiment unanimously
enlisted in February 1864 for lifetime or Southern indie
Derdepce All are of the task set before
and lie Regiment determined to never lay down
long she foul Invader attempts to pOue our sacred
coll
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
GEORGIA LEGISLATURES

MILLIDGRFiLLE, Ga, March 15th 1864.
Mr. West introduced in the Senate yesterday resou.
ton declaring the power suspend the habeas
pus ia expressly granted Congress. which, in
Vasion soe judge to determine whether the public
safety required it, declaring that parties guilty of the crime
stated entitled to sympathy from the Le
Rtus and expressing confidence in the President ard
ConreH The judiciary Committee recommend that they
pass.
Mr. spoke last night, LueiuI O. c. Lamar speaks
10 night and H. Stephens on Wednesday night. Both
Houses have agreed to adjourn on Saturday next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

YANKEE PLAsPHEMY-A Yankee correspondent
closing an account of the battle of Olustre, Florida
says
An officer who was in the tbckest OF the Fight from
its gluDpg to its Close when asked how ne iet re
piled: ] mad, mad all over, and l. n afraid L
did come tall swearing even with oath on my lIps'
though ,hoaght OF eteroty and the prospect before
me and couldn't help believing that the end Justlhed
! the means, gave my oaths for my country and nay
soul to my God"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
VIII Sherman never Stop.

The telegraph reports Sherman at last accounts still
flying as for dear life He did not stop at Jackson
and Canton but kept strait ahead for Vicksburg and
it is said that be has collected large number of tran
sports there and will take to them and keep yiug-rhe
Lord only knows where. Take him all in all be can
head anything ever brought out the home stretch
He has made the run from Meridian to Vicksburg in
less time than it Was ever made before. We think be
will not stop this side of Cairo or Chicago--owing
chiefly to the movements of Gen. Forrest If the lat
ter goes into North Mississippi, Sherman will stop at
Cairo, but if Forrest moves into Tennessee be will be
certain to to Chicago and should Forrest go to The
banks of the Ohio, Sherman will unquestionaby take
refuge in Canada and apply for British protection
We hope Forrest will have mercy on the clustering
bragart bis cowardy propensities thevng practices
and brutal atrocities to unofending citizens, places
him outside the pale of human considerations
coward from instinct, a thief from choice ard
savage CONGO aitan of these traits he deserves
none other than the treatment allotted to such forma
tions of nature He commenced his late campaign with
the usual pronunciamentos of fool prosecuted it upon
the most approved principles of felony, and ended it in
shame and disgrace by flying from the field with moth
ing but shame and disgrace.--Mdcon Confederate
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
hGUICE

A TIE COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER sEu
IA sessions held for the County of New hanover state of
Norm Tena on the second Monday OF March 1854 we
TOOK cut letters Of Administration estate of Thnm
Lee, deceased persons having claims against sa ID es
tate, are sby notified to present
and all owing said estate are hereby to-
pay tina same promptly
ROBERT LEE,
JOHN J. MOORE I AuihIs'
March l7h 2j.3t'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
NEW HANOVER COUNTY. NC,
March II.

COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSIONS.
HNHE SUBSCRIBER on the 18th day OF March 1894 hay.
ing according to law. taken letters OF standardization
the of Joshua Peterson deceased, hereby
creditors of said estate to present their claims duly
authenticated within the time limited by law; other wise
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery Also
all persons indebted said esate will please make imms
date payment
Is. 25.Lt+
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

RICHMOND, March 18TH 1864.
Prisoners who arrived at City Point Friday, reached
the city O'Clock day, and received at the wharf
by large asembsge Of ladies' citizens and soldiers with
euthusiastic- demonstrations of welcome They
ostod the Capitol Square, where speeches made
by President Davis Governor Smith and others. The
turned prisoners furnished with refreshments, after
which they marched to Camp Lee.
Washington dispatches to the Republican journals in
York and Philadelphia, Indicate that the recognition
rumors not grOundless.
Chase has Withdrawn his name from the Presidential
Canvas.
The Supreme Court of st. Johns has ordered the release
OF the Chesapeake prisoners
The Senate has passed bill authorizing Chase to sell
surplus Of gold, and the market consequently dull
The last quotation Ia l64.
Grant has .sft Washington, Ioute for the West.
portion OF Kipatrick's cavalry has gone Suffolk,
tbs returned to the Army of the Potomac,
tranIs orts to Alexandria.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
NOTICE.
March l7lh

NN TUESDAY NIGHT last, my two sons. THOMAS F.
~ and LOTION MOODY, lett my employment and
hereby forewarn all persons from harbo'ng emp ing
them, and will reasonable reward TO who
will bring them home Thomas f. IA years of age
and has light hair and had cap aid soldiers ket
Lotion about l3 OF and has hair and had
wire grass hat and soldiers jacket. Ny resi- ence
ia near Albertsons P. o., N. G.
March r. 25.lt WILLIAM MOODY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

Somebody must hold Confederate notes on the first
of next month. There is limit to this pushing from
neighbor to neighbor They must be in the hands of
on that day: There will be many holders, and
lucky will they be in consequence says the Montgomery
Advertiser, while the will repent their conduct
in reckessy dsposng of their notes in order to avoid
the tax. Shrewed calculating men are taking advan-
tage of the panic and reaping golden harvest out
of those who are needessy scared those persons
gathering in the Treasury notes at really greater loss
to the than the hrtyhree and third per cent
tax in prospect Their plan well laid and they
not afraid to receive your tens, twenties ties and
hundreds. When the tight times come which are in
evitable, they will be full banded, and will be applied to
for loansiby the veIy classes who avshy spending
their money in order to get rid of it, and who will be
unable otherW ise to pay their taxes and expen
ses These are the fortunate individuals upon whom
the Treasury notes will be pushed finally, who will hold
them and after the first of April, when so much pro.
perty will be thrown upon the market to pay taxes
ard means needed by the thousand to Beet ordinary
expenses. The masses will have but themselves
to reproach for their own tolly-ChG'leton Courier.