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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
A Soldier Captured.
The Dalton correspondent of the Atlanta Appea

The Dalton correspondent of the Atlanta Appeal
gels of the following good one
A group of idle soldiers, the other day standing
upon of the street in Dalton. The lads had
nothing else to do, and looking cut for victim
to of those uncouth iess which the soldier is too
apt to pass upon the inofensive passer by At last
figure appeared in the distance which seemed to COM
bne all the requisite desirable upon such occasions
simplicity Ill appearance and age. He was an old
man, in old oVercoat, with padded velvet collar and
patched sleeve. He greasy bclcrowned hat,
tough brCgan shoes and mounted upon sorry
beast AS be reached point little in advance Cf
the party the rDgeader, sang out at the top OF bis
voice
Come out O. that coat see you in there Mind
your legs ore wriggling out Come out come out O.
that coat
The cd man turned fercaIy. For a moment fit OF
anger seemed to flash bis face but he reganed
his efpossesson and rode tbs rest of The group
joined in the chorus
Come out o. that coat"
When he had gotten Of some hundred yards or
more and the noise had lued he slowly turned his
horses head and rode back. lie had noticed the iG-
diyidual who had started the row and approaching
the curb where be stood, said very mildly
Young man, what is your name ?"
"Jeems jones'" pertly replied.
And where are you from Jeems r
" Lawrence county, tennessee"
Alb, indeed Aud what was the name OF your
! father and mother?"
civilian Jones and Sarah Jones'"
The old man heaved deep sigh.
eyes, thought so," be continued, "0r L recognized
the family likeness the moment laid eyes on you;
end little did think, when last your father and
mother, my old friends William and Sarah Jones, to
meet son of theirs who Ould insult an inoHensiVe
old man, and minister of tie gospel, here on the
streets of Dalton; Yes, Jeems, know both of your
parents well. l was raised with them. I've knelt
down and prayed with them many time 10 the blessed
time OF peace, when you were BABY in the cradle.
And only think of what yOu have done TO me. Here
sre poor ezied Tennesseeans fighting in a strange
land to get back to cur fre.sides. Some of US
are dying or falling in battle every day The green sod
is scarce dry of the tears have shed some OF
their graves, and the air is yet full of the prayers We
send up to God on high.
And yet, you, Jeems Jones, far forget your good
old mother, and her training and ALL to stop and in
suit me, old man, and minister OF the gospel while
am riding along, moIestng nobody but going my
round of duty. Pm grieved l amt angry, but I'm
mortified"
The old man paused. lie had spoken eloquently and
earnestly. The young soldier, who was doubtless
good hearted fellow at the bottom but thoughtless felt
the singing reproach keenIy. Visions OF home rose
before his eyes the words of homeb being fell into
his ear and the tears began to rckle down bis cheeks
The crowd standing by looked attentiVey serious and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
THE REBELS QUIETLY OCCUPYING WESTERN
KENTUCKY.

KENTUCKY.
The Cairo correspondence OF the NV York Tn
b,ne, referring to Forests occupation of Kentucky
so5s
Besides conscriptng whoever they choose and gath
ering all the sevcabe mules and horses we'll as the
goo Is in the stores of the towns they having a
rits of balls ard frollics in settlements, villages and
towns. gay set Of dasbng fellows these Confed-
crate soldiers, they have plenty of presents to make
their wives and Bwecthearts, and they feeI~ recon-
pensed for many tolls cid their long journeys. all
the Union nc1 have left and crowded into Columbus
Bnd Cairo, reporting that the whole country is filed
with rebels, and that they meant TO stay. TO show
how dsioyaI this part OF Kentucky u.s. I state that
the rebel wounded left Mt Paducah, being in care of
our surgeons, received daily many hundred
visitors from the people of Paducah. g. T. Chrce,
Agent of the Sanitary Commission, who went up
with stores for The wourded, hearing this, ordered
that they be cared for by their rebel friends.
On Saturday, during the battle, grand diner was
prepared for the rebel oi ers to the number OF forty,
in the Central Hcuse, and they enjoying fine
time but captain Smith, CT the Peosta, fred she'll
through tie dining ROOM which put an end to the
dinner. These things going within distances
of from ten to thirty miles OF Cairo; and fearless
have they become, that several have crossed the river
in skfs and have been in town attending the theatre,
and taking general survey Of things.
Forrest has ordered his to behave as we'll az
possible and in particular not to fire upon river
steamers This is supposed to be for the purpose of
quoting cur military, that they may retain possession
of Western Kentucky 1t is very desirable pace for
them to remain, particularly absence of trade res
ricons has permitted tie country TO be filed with all
manner of supplies.
If understand matters rightly, the Government has
not been ide end large bodies of troops moving
from two points for the purpose, not o1y of clearing
the country, but OF capturing The whole force of the
bes. The intention is to dou the business with For
rest and his sympahizs this time, that it will not
baVe to be done again. More than this large force
not leEs than $4,000 men, will he required to keep
back Morgan and other leaders who getting ready
to move through Kentucky, and if opportunity offers,
to cross into Illinois. Cairo will be the base of de-
tense.
At last we have order euppressng the landing Of
any kind of stores supplies the eastern shores of
The Ohio and Mississippi between Paducah and Mem
phs. Steamers must be under naval commanders all
persons lurking about Wha,ves, boats, or boat
yards are TO be arrested, and gil srryng is pohibi-
ted -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
Gen, POlf&Rac.

Big. Polignac, recently made Maj. :neraa for bis
gallant conduct in the recent louisiana battles is
French Prince. lis initials are @. J. During Feb
ruary last be marched with three regiments As miles
crossing three rivers in fH boats, 10 SO bons then
drove the Yankees in Edaa to the protection of their
gunboate and held them at bay, while he removed all
that was valuable ia the town and on the neighborng
plantations and eisurey retired, carrying CT all the
loses, muea, and beeves that he could hnd, to his
camps at Harrisburg La. The attack on Vidalia was
made in full view of thousands of spectators who
thronged the bluffs and houses of Natcbz which was
directly opposite. Oar forces remained IN Vidala q
whole day the gunboats harmlesly firing at them all
the while The Oonfedera.es numbered 700-the Fed.
erals over 300
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
From the Roanoke

The following is the dispatch received by Major General
WHITING relative TO oars in the Abemarle Sound, alluded
TO in Mondays paper. Gen. MARTIN reports that, the
eth ns the IronClad Albenare, Com. Cooks with the
enemy's boat Bomb Shell raised at Plymouth, en-.
counered, at o'clock, P NJ ten miles from the mouth Of
Roanoke river, nine of the cremys gun5oas, three OF
them very large from the bloekadrg squadron. he fight
lasted till night Ho sank the largest gunboat of the
N.Y. and disabled at least two Others without serious injury
the Albemarle but lost his tender The result
encouraging Journal, 10th tnsl
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

We have little poei:ive from any quarter We have
believe that the l:e OF the road IRON Weldon
Petersburg il cleared Of The enemy and that prompt
foot to repair damages and put it in
ming order The telegraph ought to be working
far Petersburg. From Richmond get nothing
far main ubs and fears have reference TO the
operations of the enemy in tn immediate vicinity Of that
City This has been the point from which we have always
apprehended the greatest nger. Perhaps be
abed pick before going to press. In the
meantime cannot help feeling uneasy. For LEB S
army, its supplies be kept up, have no fear
Neither have any fears in reference to the position OF
things the Southwest We think the dispositions there
such will enable JOHNSTON to prevent any attempt
of the enemy to reach Atlanta and to punish him Feverey
whenever bat lie actually takes PLACE All We want now
is be relieved of fears for Richmond The
enemy measures have been most cunnngy taken
We confess that as things stand, have neither
the the ability enter into any discussion
politics parties. We look to the issue at Richmond
then whan that Is safo afford to spare little time
and space 10 Messra HOLDER; md VAECs, End last not
least the two LEACHEs trcm this State By the way Cen
J. h LEACH from the 7th District cannot stand DR.. j. T.
LEACH, from the Sd. He wants his printed in full
reater TO show that hs is not j. T. LEACH but another
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
TIE RALEIGH Mt Sea,

At eight clock Friday evening, the 6h instant the
Confederate gunboat the Raleigh the COM
maud If Lieut. J. PEHBaoEE JONES and bearing the broad
pennant Of Flag Officer LYNCH crossed the New lret Bar
in search of the bockadirg squ don Dur"g the night
the roncad steamed up and down the coast considera-
Bile distance but without being able TO ccr2e to close
quarters, in two Instances, tbs first shortly
after going when he met blockading vessel cruising
about gave sevennch shot crashing through her
Sides The blockader Immediately left making signals to
the fleet. The sscond shortly after midnight when
got another shot at blockader which apparently took
her for G steamer trying to in. Receiving shot
from the Raleigh he hosted the usual signal Of q
blue light, thinking he had been fred in mis-
take Of his coDsorts. Another she'll undeceived
him, and alarm signals flashed through the Yankee
feet who PIT In the morning eight an.
kee vessels hove sight, but ventured and
only two or three within long range. The Raleigh held
anchorage, being eight miles from Tor Fish
er, until clock Saturday morning when the Flag
officer, udiDg arrangement of the propeller which
could not ne adjusted slowly steamed for the bar and
came in What damage done to the bockaders do
We regret hear that the Raleigh got aground
On the p' while coming in What her image from that
may be, we cannot say. She not hit by the
INV
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

in war was more complete victory won. ATTACKING
the enemy with the utmost aacrity when the order was
given, the result not for moment doubtful
The enemy driven from every position, his artil
lery captured, his routed. 10 vain were flesh
troops brought up. Your magnificent line like re-
sstiess wave, swept everything before it. Night alone
stopped yolr advance. rwentyone pieces OF artillery
twenty i've hundred prisoners, many stand of colors
two hundred and fifty wagone ate your SUE cess over
the 18th and OH army corps. Ga the oh inst, YOU
took up the pursuit and pressed it with vigor For
twelve miles, prisoners scattered arms burning wagons
proved how well the previous days work had been
done by the soldiers of Texas and louisiana
The gallant divisions from Missouri and Arkansas
unfortunately absent on the Oh inst marched fortv
five miles 10 two days to share the gories Of Pleasant
Hill. fhs was mphatically the soldiers victory IN
spite Of the strength Of the enemys position, held by
fresh troops OF the 10th corps, your valor and devotion
triumph"d over ALL Darkness closed one of the hottest
fights of the The morning of the 10th inst, dawn
turing prisoners at every ser. These victories were
most dearly won. list of the dead would sOdden the
sternest heart A visit to the hospitals wcu'd move
the sympathy of the most unfeelng. The memory OF
our deeds will live long noble deeds are cherished
on earth TIE consciousness OF duty well performed
will aevateshe suf rings OF The wounded. Soldiers I!
from thousand homes thanks will ascend to the God
of battles for your victories Tender wives and fond
mothers Will epose in safety behind the breasw works OF
YOUR vaor fears will be entertained that tie hated
foe will oesecrae their honor by bis presence This is
your reward but much remains to be done. Strict
discipline, prompt obedience to orders, cheerful
durance of priyatons, will alone ensure our independ
ence.
r. TAYLOR,
Ms ior- General Commanding.
Nlo I>,oe on ii lid
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
TIE YANKEE CAVALRY RAID ON THE WELDOc
AND PETERSBURG RAIL ROAD.

An Official dispatch received at Headquarters yesterday
from Weldon, states that the raid the Petersburg
Saturday last by the Federal Cavalry resulted in the
strucon of Soney Creek and Jarrotts Depots The
ers said to have M in the direction of Petersburg
Sunday Morning Everything was reported quiet
day morning as far up franklin Depot and in that d..
rect:on.
The damage to the road will be repaired in few days.
Daily Journal, 10th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
Forefgn Supplies.

We reliable Information of the safe arrival at Con
port recently ened to blockade of four
vessels heavily l81cn with stores, clothing, ammuui
ton, etc Of mmeDse value to the Government Among
the provisions brought TIL, millions pounds of ba
and five hundred bags IF coffee.
We clip the above from the Petersburg Express. Won
der port situated. Perhaps been
Gently opened "-iD--in o horn. We never expect to
tray to it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

Gen. Whiting received dispatch yesterday stating that
cur eunboat Albemsrle, Com. Cooke, the Roanoke
river. went down from Plymouth few days since, ard
sunk Yankee gunbOst and disabled three
others, and captured transport, loaded with corn,
Fortress Monroe This work is said have taken place
in Albemare Sound shall probably hear the particu.
lars in day or two.-Ddl Journal. 9LL inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

The Richmo nd Sentinel of Friday gives the following
statement of distances which may bs acceptable In assist
ing to understand the operations the Rapidan:
From Orange G H. to Fredericksburg Al miles. The
road river. Proceeding from Orange O. r.
come at ten miles, to Verditrsvie ten miles further
brings rs to Parkers store six miles Iurther to Wilder
i've miles further characteristics ten mites
to Frederic ksburg
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

Our Wuuaae. soidis,s.-'rhs Ladis' Ala Society.
In view of the necessitiea of wounded soldiers from
recent and still pending battle fields, who will soon be
coming through this place. tho Ladies Aid Society of the
Town of Wilmington have arranged to proVic for their
relief and comfort they In order enable
them do this the c!uelly they earnestly solicit
contributions from all and more especially delcaces from
country, mdth needed by the sick and wounded,
such milk. bue,mk, eggH, poultry vegetables fruits,
etc.
The ladies would appeal to the genteen connected
vous shown themselves kind and generous
the soldiers, contributions such articles will im
medatey suggest being almost invaluable
the suffering, and which not otherwise to be
cured.
Contributions OF all kinds requested to be sent to
the of Mrs A. j. DERossEr President of the Ladies'
Aid Society, Wilmington, N. @.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
For the Journal.

MEssRs EDroHs Il observe in the Journal few da
ago. that neetre has been keld at Bald Head by the
officers and CT the 40h egmeut and patriotic
luons passed favor1ng vigorous of the
Also invitation extended 20 HIS Excellency Governor
Vance, visit aud address the soldiers there
that of the officials at Fort Fisher make fo
similar meeting and let Us have worthy Governor to
address the time he will visit Bald Head. Who
will make the move -?
Veryrespec;fuy. &C.,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

WARX.-At four o'clock, Monday afternoon, the Their.
mometer, in cool place. stood at &C. This for the 9th
May, doing pretty WE'LL considering that it is but the
other day. it were that threatened with frost.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

TuE Southern Literary Messenger for May at hand.
Howisons History of the War is continued The table
contents promises fifteen other articles Of greater or less
length and presume, of greater interest Some
of them appear be very we'll written Price So for six
months WBDDERBsRN Il ALFRIKND, proprietors, Rich.
mand. "a.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

JOSEPH II, his COURT. is the title of new work
issued by Mr. S. H. GoL7z the euerprsng Mobile pub
Usher 1t translated from the German of S. kUHLBACK
by Mrs. DEV. CHAUDRoN. The fret volume is ready,
price 81 So the regular discount Of onethrd being made
to the trade
The translation By Mrs. CHAunaoN seeing c be reuaTka
big well done, much that a copyright has been
awarded her. and Mr. GoETzEL has secured to her per-
copy right income of 10 per cent, at is,
tenth CT the produce of gross saes sales counted
81 so per voume-not S. 90, the prcs to the trade.
We have read the first volume with much pleasure 1t
combines the interest Of history with the excitement of
romance. The is laid mostly in Vienna. The
ratve opeUs with council held by MARIA THERESA, the
Empress Queen, and the characters that
markable woman, her still more remarkable Minister,
KAUN1z her husand the ttuar Emperor FRANCIS of Lor
rane, her JOSEPH, subsequently, the ultra reforming
eccentric and unfortunate Emperor, her daughter JOSE
rHA MARIA AhTIosLTrE with her daughters in law, and
sundry other drdmatis persono WELL known to history
Historical authority given for nearly all the most strik
ing incidents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

O.UtTe, I
Soldiers OF the Army OF West rn Louisiana At last
your patience and your devotoh have been rewarded
Condemned for many days to retreat before an over
wbeming force soon youf reinforcemens reached
you, you turned upon the foe. No language but that
OF simple narrative should recount your deeds On the
9th Of April you fought the battle Of Mansfield Never
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
Congt a'"latory Order OF Gen. JIick Psyior.

The Mobile Tribune contains tue following con-
gratuato-y order OF Gen. Taylor
We have also received the Shreveport South West
ern as late as the 18th ut From the number of the
18th ul, We learn that twenty of scouting party of
the I'd Louisiana had captured the steamer Lacroes
near Shaggy point. She oadi az with cotton.
The scouts demanded her surrender, which being re-
fused they attacked and made copqast of her, They
then took out what vauables THEY could carrv and
destroyed her by fire. TIE enemy lost in the affair
seven or eight Killed and wounded end forty prisoners
Oar gallant little band lost nothing.
The following we copy from the South Western Of
the 18th:
The following is General Ia glor's address to his
army:
I HEADeuAI h = ;s DIsrR1or' .
Mansfield Io, DrII Il 1864
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

WE believe that if people could take ti:ne4o think of
ANYTHING else than tie war they would employ little
o. their leisure curs,g tie currency or no currency
which we have or don't have now. 1t was bad enough
b fore the fist of Apri. 1t is worse now. We have
NJ ncw currency. We have no change noes We
have no fves, % people will neither pay
them out nor receive them Ii Mr. MEM
uIsGER FILTERS himself with the idea, that the
Secretary Of tie Treasury not cursed pretty gener'
ally, then NJ hfEMM1SGER is very much mistaken.
What in the name OF all that is stupid and perverse
put it iIt) his head to select the present time
of all otter times to transfer part OF bis
note making machinery to COLUMBIA, thus keeping
back operations fully two three weeks while in the
meautIme no lew currency can be got Ct any denom'
nation less titan one hundred dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

Why is a preacher the end of his sermon like
boy with in his towsers2 Because he's tored his
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12

PAwNlNa your watch is now called raising money by
lever.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
WILMINGTON, N. c., THURSDAY, MAY Il, l0e-.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-05-12
From LongstreeTs Army.

Moior-Geue Commanding
The less severe on b0:h sides.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-02-05
General Grant.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Chicago Tribuue does not believe that
Gen. Grant has written a word about any
attempted agitation 10 hi, favor for the
Presidency. He adds:
."I saw to day letter from the General
written 10 the style Of Roman simplicity.
and exhibiting sound Saxon sense. His
desire, be says, is to break the army Of
the rebels, and for this end to more fully
secure the confidence of the men whom he
commands He says he has had as many
honors and as much promotion as he could
expect, or that his services deserve. There
is not line about the Presidency, or even
the clamor with which some journals use
his name in connection therewith."
A friend Of Gen. Grant states that
when rallied, recently, about the persist
ent use of his name by the New York
Herald, for the Presidency, be said: 81
aspire only to one political office. When
this var is over, mean to run for Mayor
Of Galena, (his place Of residence,) and il
elected, intend to have the side-wslk
fixed up between my house and tho depot.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-02-05
OH, BE NOT THE FIRST

vi : be not the llrst to discover
A blot on the tame of a friend,
y 4 flaw on the faith of lover,
p Whose heart may prove true to the end
We none of US know one another,
And oft into error we fall;
Then let us speak well of our brother,
Or speak not about him at all
A smile or sign may awaken
Suspicion most false and undue
And thus our belief may be shaken
/. In hearts that are honest and true.
How often the light smile of gladness
Is worn by the friends that We meet
To cover soul full of sadness,
Too proud to acknowledge defeat.
How often the sis Oh Of detection
Is hesved from the hypocrite's breast,
To parody truth and affection,
Or lull a suspicion to rest.
How often the friends We love dearest
Their noblest emotions conceal;
And bosoms the purest, sincerest,
Have secrets they can not reveal.
Leave base minds to harbor Suspicion,
And small ones to trace onr defects
Let ours be nobler ambition,
For base is the mind that suspects.
We, none Of US, know one another,
And oft into error we fall;
Then let US speak well of our brother,
Or speak not about him at all