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Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
DIED.

At the residence of his parents In this county the
23d iust., DANIEL sCHONWALD, of Willism and Ann
W. Grissom, aged years, months and 20 days.
II we'll with thee, child. The b ossom that withered
upon the stalk has been transpanted to the Paradise
God there to boor through eternity under the sunlight
Heaven for Saviour hath said, " Suffer little children
come unto me, and bid them not, for of such the
kingdom of Heaven" How sweet these words of
precious Savour around the dying bed of the children
of the Covenant They feel like balm drops upon the
bleeding hearts OF bel leaved parents.' CBNsOR*
At Mulberry Grove on the evening of the 29th inst
WARY J, wife of David & Futch, in her 49th year.
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DISPATCH FROM GEN. LEE.

RICa aMoED, Oct 20, 1864.
The following dispatch received tonight from Head
quarters Army Northern Virginia:
To Hon. James a. Seldom
Ger. Hampton followed the enemy lis withdrawal
from Rowanta Creek driving his guard and
pressing his cavalry behind the lines of their infantry
Several hundred prisoners captured. The enemy
burned their cassoBs and smbuances. Our lines
have been statlieh ID.
Eigned, r. h. LEE.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
THE FIGHT NEAR PETERSBURG.

EkTBKSBUh6 OCI L5Ln, Ioo4-O
The enemy Lave been quiet since the 6ght below.
Details side have been buryrg the Yankee dead
to day and relieving their wounded.
Over two Thousand stand of the n est kind of
weapons lave been collected from the battle field The
field is covered with bankets knapsacks, overcoata and
provisions showing that the enemy left in great haste
Our capture of prisoners amounts to hundred
All accounts that the aDkees expected great re-
suits from this movement ard that Grant commanded in
person. Six divisions of kes nfantry besides cavalry
aud artillery, participated 1.-THE fght.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
From Wilmington tvla CnarIottssvin.)

The Charlottesville ' Chronicle of last week says
"We suspect that General Bragg going to Wilmington.
Good bye, Wilmington
The above appeared in the Richmond Enquirer of
the 26th and reproduce it only for the purpose of
entering unqualified dissebt, and that readers
may from the paragraph itself the petty spite which
dictated it. While legitimate criticism of the conduct
of public is the right, and often the duty, Of the
press it by follows that there can be either
justification excuse for making that the Of vu
gar malice unreasonable prejudice. The fppGnt
style, Good bye Wilmington" of the writer, shows
him not only efficient il the cultivated forms CT ex
preston, but also unappreciatve Of the peril OF town
in sister State if he really believed What ne wrote
manly Of the danger and tbs consequences OF
failure would have given dignity TO his language and
sadness, lot pertness to its tone-and he would have
remembered too that in his fort to lessen public
fdence in Gen. BRAGG he contributing to the very
result he would wish to be thought most to derecate.
II confidence could be made destroyed in any de-
gree affected by such attempts, then rot only General
BRAGG, but nearly every other high military and civil
officer in the country would nd themselves from time
to time the sports fppant censute blatant eulogy
But fortunately it IS not so; and We who are in Vii
miugton and Iearest the danger, unmoved by the
leavetaking of the Chronicle, and equally SO by the
reaoy echo oI INC enquirer UeheIa DKAGG Is ID us
atss State and we belsVe justly enjoys the confidence
of her people They know him to be we'll qualified for
his place. and unsefhy dcvoted TO the cause, and hy
willing to trust their safety in his hands, with
confident feeling that Wilmington will not be lost by
any deficiency bis part. We have this trust for the
future and to the past Gen. BRAGG can afford to
ait, he has been doipg Tor the vindcaon Of bis
public conduct. And like many others, his fame will
only be the brighter when shall to understand
his true history, and see how patiently and nagnan-
mously he has borne injustice for the sake of his coun-
try.
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955, 1878, TIA, to'al debt September 80.

SrRAws.-A correspondent from Manchester, says
the London Index, sends the following e" Stra VS.
indicate which way the wind blows" Toe following
paragraph taken from letter of little girl twelve or
fourteen years of age in Ohio TO her unce in this city
shows the condition and feeling Of the people in the ag
ricutu1al districts of Ohio ncle has been drafted
this week. leaving his farm &C. with his wife and four
children He says very truly bis Liberties with his el-
low white men have been taken away. Compelled to
go and fight for the liberty of tie black man-the
: cussed nigger,' whom God Almighty never meant to
associate with white people 1t has almost broken
hearts to see for long time past our neighbors and
their dragged away this war; never to returD
with very few excsptions and these too frequently
manned for lfe." This letter Was shown me by gen.
teman who. tWslve months SINCE was rather disposed
to ympath.e ms ~n ane h recon sn.ekers s oi ~
Dream" and he LOW thinks that the truest and best
friend of the black man is Ills Southern master.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
FROM THE VALLEY.

RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 20, 1864.
Gen. Eary reports that the enemy attacked Lomax's
forces at Milford the 25th with one brigade and two
pieces of artillery and repulsed The next day they
attacked him with two brigades and six pieces Of artillery
and again driven back Lomax reports les, very
slight.
COL Hosby reports that ence tho advaLce OF the enemy
up the Manassas Gap Road he has killed, wounded and
captured three hundred. His loss being four
wounded and enc capiuTed,
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03

Tue HOUSE AND LOT AT MAGNOLIA
BELONGING to the estate of g. q. Lake, decd, with
- other real esate will be sold by me at Kenansv Ile
the 10th of November Cash or credit at option
[46 6:-6-l'1 JEBE. PEARSALL, @. M E.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
The following little paragraph from the Columbia
IS. O. Carolinan of the 9th inst is about as good
as any little paragraph have lately seen in print

STARTLING RUNoR-A gentleman just from Richmond
states that he saw intelligent officer of the army who
told him currently reported in the CITY, that in ELI
gepce had been received by citizen there to the effect
that his cousin who had Just returned from secret
ditio2, had card from the most unquesopable
had been heard to say recently, that officer
high in Official position Richmond, had understood from
lady just arrived by the morning train that she had heard
it on before yesterday that lady had
said days ago, that her husband had told her
prevailed, and was to some extent credited 10 cia
circles al Richmond, that there still few gallons
apple dy left in the Shenandoah Valley, which posi-
bly, defeat Of the army of General
FaY'V
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FROM hIssOURI-GEN. PRICE WHIPS THE YAM
KEGS.

special dispatch to the Advertiser, dated senstoola'
Aiss Oct. 2srh says that the st. Louis Republican OF the
Gath contains dispatch Gen. Craig from
ad stating that he had Just reached the railroad from
trip within four miles Richmond Ray county, where he
learned battle had fought between the Kansas
troops under Bount and Gen. Price, witch resulted in the
defeat of Bloun osg nearly oil of his artillery The bat
tie occurred the evening of the lsth Bount, seems
entered Lexington about noon that day, and mm sdasy
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
The Army of TENNESSEE.

The Montgomery appeal of the 25th inst, has the
following from
The FKoNT-We have an abundance of rumors from the
Army TO Tennessee regard them as unworthy of re-
cordiag except far the fact that IS motion is
coacurred It's destination only be surmised. We
mention, weyer that up Monday morBing, nothing
had occurred to hinder the and the
brightest hopes were entertained at "the 'front.'"
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03

The alarm OF Ere Wednesday night caused by the
burning of two wooden buildings Third ST., between
Mulberry and Chesnut streets The fire is said to have
originated in tbs building owned by Mr.. A A. WANEr,
extending to tie next building Soutb used as carpen
ter's shop, and occupied by James Usher, colored
man. Both buildings were entirely consumed 1t is
supposed to have been the work of an incendiary.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03

WE acknowledge the receipt OF request from the
General commanding at Goldsboro', which WILL e.:
50, matters have been heretofore omitted from our col
umns be strictly complied with far as may be in our
power. We only wish other papers would be as eau
sious as we have been. We saw in Fayetteville pa
per the other day that Gen. BRAGG had superseded
Gen. WHITING In Wilmington Well, perhaps be has,
but we do not know the fact
1t is very probable Gen. BRAGG occupies the same
position he has held for some time in Richmond.
We assure the Commanders of different Posts that
there will be no necessity of addressing upon retcency
II the other papers of the State would only use much
precaution as we taEe do not think there would be
any reason to write private circulars on the subject
But everybody to their own notion. We shall act to
suit ourselves always having eye to the best
OF Our country and cause
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
THE FIRE ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

TIE are ON Saturday last originated in the stables
ofNr p O. WORTH in the Southern part OF town. Ihe
~ occurred about hapast o'clock, In the loft OF the
rsbles above mentioned and soon spread to the adolr
inc ont buildings which very close to the dTelng OF
Capt. @. D. Ellis Second Street, then TO the building
owned by the estate of r. P. Russell aud occupied py
Captain n Schenek, Mulberry street, ihen TO building
owned BY Mr. Charles Craig but occupied by Geo. Wad
dell, free negro on Mulberry street.
The above buidrgs all valuable, and totally
consumed together with every outbuldng the lota.
Mr. Worth lost his Kitchen and only by the exer-
tons the Hook and Ladder and fire companies that his
dwelling, well as others, were saved.
We have estimated the loss of property by this fire at
rated at prices before the war; This build
ings improvements. We do not learn that urni.
ture destroyed fact there much in the build
ings except in that of Capt schenck who got all out but
OF course more or less damaged Mrs Russell is probably
the heaviest loser, as to means.
be proper here call the attention of the author.
tiles the Importance of keeping up thorough and eff
cisnt organization of tie fire companies.
We have desire to rehc' upon the the military
authorities have lately pursued with gard to fire
panies, but does really appear reasonable point
OF view that they should by all be Relieved of
tain duties which they have recently been called upon to
perform. not reasonable to suppose any car
perform two duties at the time, we
doubt the matter houd be properly presented
those who have the authority that fire companies would
be enabled to perform much efficient duty in that
pacty than they now able to perform.
We wish it distinctly understood that find fau
With those who have control of these We only al
ude to the matter in order to try to correct mistake
which we think tie authorities labor under.
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onial papers We shall be pleased to see The gentle
man at any time in our little shanty.

WE publish to-day the official vote for Governor OF
North Carolina this year, compared with that given in
1862 when Gov. VANCE lead Col JOHNSTON 33 975 this
year be beats HOLDEN 43 3570 showing an increase on
Gov VAhoE's former majority of. 96O4l
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
TELEGRAPHIC

Entered according to the Act of Congress- in the
1863 by J. s. THsAsHRR In the Clerks ONCE of the Dis
trct OF the Confederate States for the Northern
District OF Georgia.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03

FOREIGN PAPERs.-We are indebted to Mr. Mon
HoS Engineer on board the steamship City of Peters
bur ,for files of Colonial, Feders aud European pa
pers which we shall carefully examine and cop7 any
thing that we think likely to interest our readers.
We are also indebted to gentleman unozs name We
did not catch -Engishmen NIP their words so very
ihost-toE large and valuable file Of English and Co.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03

When the President had concluded bis speech at
Danvle, soldier, who had been standing in mud
about six inches Deep turned away with the remark
" that old man hasn't lost oil his sense yst.ni
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
FROM SHERMAN AND HOOD.

RIOHMoND, Oct. 29Lh 1864.
telegram from Nashville places Sherman on the 25th
at Gainesville Ala, Cooss river. Hood at the same
date, was falling back Gadsden.
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
Esssrs. Editors Journal :

Esssrs. Editors Journal:
Why is it that the Fire Companies of Wilmington have
not been noticed in columns when they perform
occurred7 do not attribute any neglect ycur
part rea tive to the Fire Companies bu does appear
notice occasionally of their Invaluable services to the
town might be appropriately made.
A CITIZEN.
lRENARKs.We plead guilty to apparent neglect on
part in not auding TO the promptness and eicen-
cy of the Fire Companies in town, in of recent
fires. 1t is to be presumed, however, that we cannot
be at every fire that occurs and it would only REQUIRE
little attention the part of those who feel interest
in the Companies to give facts relative to such
matters in orderhat proper notice Ct the efficiency
OF the Companies might be mentioned. We have no
desire to detract anything from the Fire Companies
and may here state that their services baVe been of
great value to the town for time past at leas cr
we aware that they have not only been performing
q freman's duty, but also guard duty about town.
without pay pecuuiary reward if have been cor
recty informed This may be all very correct but we
rea lily think a man who performs labor ior another
should be paid for such labor Our town is not so poor
yet as to demand watchmen without pay. Neither is
it prepared to give up it's white Fire Companies to per-
form duties they were not intended to perform.
live are wrong in any Of our ideas, we shall with
pleasure submit TO correction of the matter
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03
TIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

--cONPEDRalATE STATES OF AMERICA.
WILMINGTON, N. c., MONDAY. OCT. 81, 1861
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FRuM THE VALLEY.

The extent of the from the Valley yestsrda,
was to the effect that Sheridan falling back to-
wards Winchester, for the that he too badly
crippled do any of that pursuing of which he boast
ed In his first DESPATCH to give tone to the account
his defeat Of the Confederaes, and also to secure ht
spos upon which he based his victory, which recon
| noitering party won. There is sentiment prevalent
that Sheridan luck oying with impuniy will change
pretty soon
FROM TIE EAST TENNEssEE FRONT.
TIE position Of Gen. Vaughn's forces in East Ten
nessee, says the Bristol Register" it would not bt
prudent to publish but we may say that he holds i'm
portant points, enabling him to keep the closest watch
upon the movements of the enemy. The command is
increasing every day by the coming in OF absentees and
new recruits. The strictest discipline prevails, and if
the enemy who still holds the strong position at Bulls
Gap gives General Vaughn chance for general en-
gagement, somebody will be hurt. The East Tennes-
zee troops in the Yankee Amy are sending for their
FAMILIES to come within their present lines, ndica-
on that Upper East Tennessee ia abandoned by them
for the present
the 10th:
Last night, pear midnight, soma eight miles this
side OF Bulls Caps fight occurred between General
Vaughns scouts aud those of the enemy, about fifty
each side The enemy was completely routed aud scat
tered. Our loss was young McCown badly wounded
Victory is with US in all Cur little fights Quite an in
eresing religious meeting in progress here at this
time. ."-Richmond Enquirer. 25th inst
Wilmington journal., 1864-11-03

[Sgned] j. P. BENJAMIN.
Secretary of State
Hon. Il. Dudley Mum. &C., &c, &c, Brussels, Bel.
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city Council.

Reporled for l9 Empire by A, stephan-, City Clerk
TUESDAY, January u, 1864.
Present-Messrs. Decker, Dickey, Iddings,
RdgOrs, Kiersted, Gilliland, Minick, Thomas,
j. Decker and Love.
Minutes of tho last meeting were read and
approved.
A petition was received from Peter Brady
and twenty-five others, cartmen, calling the
attention OF Council to q resolution passed by
them TO increase the pay for carting to $3.50
per day. Received and laid upon the table
and the Street Commissioners authorised 10
employ at the above figures.
The Street Commissioner report for the
month ending January 2G, 1864, was receiV.
cd and allowed.
l. The Market Master presented his report for
the month ending January 26th, which was
received and placed on fls
An ordinance to grade, gravel, curb and
gutter Sycamore Street, between Council and
Western Levee, was read the first time.
ResOlped, BY Mr.. Kiersted, That the Mar.
ket House Committee be authorized TO enquire
into the expedisnoy OF enlArging the Western
Market Space by the erection of Q second sto-
~ on the Market House from Main Street TO
Jefferson Street, aud 10 report them at their
earliest convenience.
Resolped, BY Mr.. Iddings, That the City
Engineer is hereby instructed to ascertain
and mark the true boundaries Of the alley
rnhning East from Lawrence Street South Of
LOT No. 1851, and Of the alley parallel with
said Street West Of lot No. 2693; aud that the
CITY Marshal, after thirty days notice TO oil
persons obstructing said alleys by fences
buildings or oTtherwise, be and he is hereby
authorized to remove from said alleys any Oh
strucions remaining upon either Of thsm
Adopted.
The following bills we're allowed
Adam Helfrich, $2l3 10, b. w. Kerfoot
$3.50 Go, j. Darlington $lO6 At John RouEer
$54 80, A, c. Marshal, S2l 10, VIM. p. Hna
man, SIS 50, ]. A, Miniek, SIC a, John Nc
, Catcheon, $40 rs, y, Shoup, $500.
BillofI, Hoole, for 50 90, was referred L
Committee on Fire Department
An ordinaneeappropriating S786s46 from
GSusrsl Expense Bupd 10 nay sundry billa al
loved by Council during the month, was FaeS
AMI approved
Council AdiOpFnsd 0aa d uHlualH
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WYnkoop,s Iceland PectOral.

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The Rev. j. j. Potter certihes that, 'T have used DR.
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have Ito many others, and have never
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Hundreds and thousands of important testimoni-
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II IL composed of pure Iceland Moss, Balm Of Oil.
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Every family should have II. II 10 remarkable Tor
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A. MkRIos MELHOREE- having declined 10 take
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The author OF 'tHOLR JAMS HOTEL,' "RYF
OOFFEE," "DE SERENADE," &c., will sing hts
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In addition to this, careful attention will be paid 20
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We send this Prospectus to old friends aYeryWher9,
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The EMPIRE will 10 a Democratic paper, without
any prefix or qualification. lt will be for Constitutions
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violent or foTcibl0 reBiriAnco to constituted authority,
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This year OF 1864 IL destined 10 be memorable for
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and final overthrow Of American ldbetty, with super
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