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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
CAPTURE OF BROwNLow's RAIDERS AT
80 NEWNAN.

A very handsome affair occurred at Newman, on the
Atlanta and West Point Railroad, yesterday morning,
in which the larger portion OF the .naraud.rs Brown
lows command) captured by the opportune arri-
val Of Gen. Roddys command at that place. Gent raj
Roddy's brigade had arrived at Newman the night
before and the train stopped there during the night
cons quence OF the fact that the raiders proba
bly, in the vicinity, or had torn up portion Of the
track to Atlanta. After daylight Gen. Roddy, hear
ing that the Yankee cavalry we're advancing upon the
towp deployed his brigade outside the limits OF the
town. in the direction that the enemy were supposed to
be comirg.
After waiting for some hours, Gen. Roddy, believing
that it was false alarm had the whistle of the loco
motive sounded, that being the agreed signal for his
troops to assemble at the train. At that time about
fifteen YaLkee cavalry came galloping up to him and
demsnded his der. He replied that he had not
come there to surrender and called on his escort, who
not far Cf to fire into them. The escort rushed
TO their guns, which stacked, when the cavalry
fred INTO them without damage, and Immediately gal
loped eff. Gen. Roddy command coming up now, and
seeing that tne main body of the Yankees were ndvan
ciDg from the opposite side of the town. in which his
men rad been posted, be went ont to engage them.
He here bad q1ite heavy skirDish with then, hold
ing them il cheek until body of Confederate cavalry,
under Gen. Wheeler who had been pursuing them,
Came up in their rear and having the Yankees sur
rounded after intf ctua fort TO move out by the
right faEk, about elk hundred Of them were taken
prisoners Among these is COL BrownlOw, who was
in command of the party, and who is also reported
wounded. He can now have an opportunity of fudipg
supplement to the notorious PArson Bownlows book
of his experience 10 Confederate prison.
These the same raiders who on Friday last
engaged in the work Of tearing up the railroad tween
this city and Asnta, and OF punderng the citizens in
the vicinity Of Love Joys station. The confidence we
have expressed that the raiders in Georgia would be
chastsed by cur cavalry has not been misplaced.
ALI Of the enemY's artillery (six piece0 was cap
ured and it is believed that many prisoners will
be secured.
The original force of the raiders is not estimated at
Headquar ters at more than twelve hundred men. 1t
will be seen, therefore, that than half Of them
already prisoners several having beea taken at Love-
joY's-RebeL 1St.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
FROM MOBILE.

MOBILE, Aug. 9th, 1864.
Last night soldiers train into land Aide between
Pollard and Montgomery aud killed IL and wounded 81 of
the First mississippi battaiJn of artillery.
Last night two white aud negro were arrested
for Gu ting the wires.
Some Federal vessels crossing In the bay.
The garrison in Fort Morgan i'd in fine spirits. Otherwise
al i heIow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
ADrslNszTRATOn's NOTICE.

fEIH5 sUB>CRIBER having been appointed end having
qualified at January Term, 1864 of the Court of Pleas
AID Quarter sons for the ccunty Dup TO- Admins
upon the estate OF amin H. Newkirk deceased,
hereby rcqess al persona indebted said ate,
forH sTd aud make ieDediate payment the
aad lies ali peso7s having any claims against the
sad esstc to present taem to the subscriber payment
ime CrOed b. elss this notice will
be p.eaded "a bar c. their recovery.
D. T. GchILLAN. Admir-.
Juiy 9Th 27l-4t-44 4ts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
HEADQUARTERS CAPE FEAR, !
WILNIR TON, N O., March 30. 1864

CIRCULAR:
1t having been agcertaiHed that traitors our midst
been in the habit Of communicating information to
she enemy through our lines the White Oak River and
eewheIe all crossing OF these lines except by peFms
on these headquarters is hereby prohibited. Off
mWaE1jGg CutpOsfs OF this command will
ard sead these Headquarters persons Infringing this
crdeF
By Command OF MGj. General WHITING 2c
JAMES e. HILL
Ma. A. A. General.
April 7th, 1854. 28tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
FROM ATLANTA.

ATLANTA, 4ug. 10th. 1864.
Nothing occurred along the lines yesterday, except the
usual artillery practice and firing between skrmishers
haj Gen. Bates received slight flesh wound in The leg,
but results epprehesded theretrom The
my uassrg right and endeavoriDg to extend
his lines in tbs direction OF the West Puat Raj road.
few shots fred at the city yest day. Brisk sbelng
commenced at eleven oc0ck last night and continued for
four hours. No personal casuslties reported.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
FROM PETERSBURG.

PETERsBURa, Aug. 10th, 1854
The explosion yesterday is still unexplained.
The enemy contracting their lines light,
their left, and recedirg som the direction of the We'll
don Railroad and showing hems Ives in diminished force
everything indicates that the enemy throwing them
selves the defensive.
Little shhrpshooting, and scarcely any mortar or
artillery firing to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18

We requested to notice the death, July 49, 1864,
at York Hospital, Winchester, Va, of First Lieut..
James c. Goodman, of the 5th N. Q. Volunteers, from
wound received while galantly leading company OF
skrmishers in the battle of Kernstown. He a ma
tive of Gates county. North Carolina papers are re-
nnested TO con1 for the information Of his rienda.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
FROM RICHMH ND.

KCHMOND, VA aug. llth, 1864.
On Tuesday last the Ordnance Depot at City Point ex
poded, killing large Lumber cf Yankee soldiers.
The New York Times says large force is concentrating
the upper Potomac to operate against the rebels in
that section
Grant and staff visited Hsrpers Ferry Sunday.
Private advices from Kentucky represent that quite
revolution public sentiment sprogessing in that state.
Several prominent citizens, heretofore Union men,
CO operating with tie peace party.
The residence the widow of Asj John Seddon, brother
of the Secretary of War, of Stafford county has been
burnt by order of Butler in retail aticn for the burning of
hontgomery " Biair's house Washington City.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
HIARkIE D.

10 the city OF Nassau NJ P Bahamas, the evening of
the 28th July, by the Rev. Fl. Cheesbrough, jobs w.
BARNES TO EAMA CAROLINE RIsLEY, all OF Will
mirgton, N. G.
In Onsow county at the residence Of Capt a.. Sand
lin on Tuesday the I'd inst bv Key. John F. MatOcks
DR.. r. ". WARD to Miss ELIZA j. FOY, all of OnsloW
county,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
Siege Mnttsrs-Thrse Hurdr and NInety-Sevsnth
DaV.

Since our last report Battery Gregg has fred l26
shots at Fort Sumter and LOG at the stranded steamer
Prince Albert. Battery Wagner has fred shots at
umter and Y at the Prince Albert The SuIivan's
Island batteries replied with Ito shots and Battery
Cheves with T.
There has been no further shelling of the city.
Hh0e HTsrc,Irn I0k
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TELEGRAPHIC
Reports of tn, Press A Association

inferred according to the Act of Congress- in year
1863 J. s. THEAsHBE, in the Clerks Office of the Dis
trct Court of the Confederate States for the Northern
District OF Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18

THE TX aNPLE l775 -" We will cat lamb - prom
ised the multitude seking retaate will wear no
mourning at uneras will, none OF import British
goods said the traders in the towns The inhabitants Of
North Carolina up looms for weaving their cohes
- The people, wrote Lieutenant Governor Sharpe, of
Saryland, " viii go upon manufactures. I've VIII have
mou to mouth till it found its way the Atlantic,
ana alarmed tie XII ia council; ladies OF the first for.
tune sh all set the example of wearing homespun it will
De accounted Virtue in hem to garment OF their
oEn spinning "A little attention to these manufactures
VIII make us ample the dstesses of the pres
ent day. ana render great rich, and happy people"
Bancroft.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
LSIEE ERNM EElRO pE

The Sazonia win Gates to the goth ut, has arriv-
cd. Cotton was unchanged BreadstuGs dcciinng.-
Lord PalmarsGon, in the House OF Commons, in re.
spouse to an inquiry whether England Intended acting
10 concert with otner European powers in endeavorg
to bring about suspension of hostities in America
stated tta be thought no advantage was to be gained
by meddng.
The Bank cf England has reduced its rate of d;s-
count to seven per cent
1t is reported that Mr.. Slidail is on visit to the
Emperor Napoleon.
SOUTHERN INDEPENDEScE will be gained this fall il
producers will carefully harvest the crops that the land
is groaning under.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18

WILMINsT"N, n. c., Angus 9Th, 1861.
Tie following contribution Soldiers Aid Society
have beeo received during the past MONTH and hereby
grateful Y Acknowledged;
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
AaSEsSOR's NOTICE


WILL attend at Middle Sound precinct, New Hanover
| County, on Monday, 18th August and at sandy Bun
pre- Wednesday, August 7th and at Holly Shelter
District on FRIDAY August and at Wilmington at the
such articles OF produce have been gathered
ready for market up to that time.
SAMUEL N. CANNON,
Confederate Assessor.
Aug. IL. z 6td46-2t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18

Speaking of some coutrabands who recently arrived
at Wheeling, Va, the Wheeling MteLlagencer says: One
of the contra bands had foot ION 10 him., like dug
out. The Government don't shoe that will ft him.
He will have to be Gent to Phadelphia to be shod.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18

Lincoln says he will go down with colorS flying. 80 die
Satan when he tell from the empyreau heights
Macon Confederate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18
Aug. IL

ATTENTION SENIOR DEsERVEs.
EEIHE SENIOR deserves of n Hanover and Bruins wick
Counties are hereby ordered to appear at the Court
WiimEgtO every EaDl day. IL o'cc M
TIL further orders, ior drill and instruction.
By order 1t. Gen. Holmes,
B. J. JACOBS, Capt.
Aug 5. 232 lt-46 rs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-18

CoNsULTATIoN BETWEEN OLD ABB AND GRANT.
The reverse Petersburg quickly brought about ICON
So taon' between Old Abe and GraDt-they meatihg a
fortress Monroe. despatch from there says:
General Grant arrived from the army of the omac al
nne A. NJ, and President Lincoln from Washington q
They both embarked the Baltimore, and
going in the direction of Cape Henry turned thel
Norfolk evidently avoiding any Interruption du
ing their interview At three ociock P H the Preeiden
and General Grant returned The Pfe5dent shortly afte
left for Washington and the General went the James
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07
ArmN Gorreapondence.
U. S. A. GEN. HOSPITAL, PIrrsBURGH, PA,
NnYemhnr 2l1. lSGl

Z. S. A. GEN. HOSPITAL PITrsBURGH, PA,
November I'D, 1861
MEssRs. EDITORS Il will try to in
form you how Thankgiving-Day was spent
by US in the Hospital although [ am un-
able to give you a correct idea Of our pleas
ure, / will, at least, try to give you a
short and plain description of the per-
formance of the day. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, previous to Thanksgiv-
ing Day, were spent in preparing the
large new dining,hall, for the celebration.
1t was decorated with green shrubbery
and fresh pines, and ornamented with the
Red, White and Blue, aud several large
fags.wero stretched across the room, and
the names Of Lincoln, Grant, Sherman
and Sheridan, were beautifully displayed
in large capital letters on the wall and
above the doors. The tables were spread
with all that the zimmerman" would de-
sire, and as the bugle sounded, all per-
sons connected with the Hospital, made
their appearance. After the Divine bless
ing was invoked by Rev. DR. Howard,
each person took seat at the table, and
ate n good and very delicious dinner,
which was willingly prepared by the Sani-
tary and Christian Commissions. After
all was done eating, the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. DIR. Howard,
and while the Hospital Brass Band play
ed few lively airs, all dispersed with a
"full stomach" and light heart
At Up m, the bugle was again sound
ed for all to re-assemble for religious SER
vices at "Ward K" the new barracks,
which has been recently erected, but not
yet occupied. After reading the Tooth
Psalm, singing and prayer, an able and
patriotic address was delivered by Rev.
DR.. Hodge, and at the close of this exer-
else, all went to their respective rooms
and wards, until time for tea, which was
ready at p. m, and Immediately after
being refreshed by a warm supper, the
boys went to work and cleared the hall
for grand concert, which was given US
by Mr.. Alexander, of the city, and a Sc
lect party of singers in connection with
the Hospital Brass Band. The band
played all the national airs Of the day,
and the party sang such airs as were
suited to the occasion fueh as "The
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07

One year ago, to-day, the CITIZEN
made disappearance, with thcname Of that
true patriot and able statesman, our sec
ond Washington, at its head for re-nomi-
ration and election That desirable con.
summation has been accomplished The
nation has passed through one OF the
most exciting, as it was one of the most
momentous struggles ever witnessed in
this country. One year ago danger was
threatening the peace and safety Of the
North. Secret societies were. being or
ganized, by which to strike Il deadly blow
at civil liberty. The friends of the Adj
ministration and Of the Union, were told
that there would be revolt against the
Government. New York city, in the East,
and Indiana and Illinois, in the West,
were looked to, to lead off in the initiation
of civil war. 1t was evident that the war
could not be brought to a successful
termination before the Presidential
campaign. Loyal hearts, therefore
were sad with fcrebodings of coming
trouble to their country. 1t was only
those Of very hopeful temperament, that
could act upon the principle Of the an
ciont patriot, who said that, "truc patri-
ots never despair Of their country" Time
rolled away, however, and the Armies Of
the Union met the Rebel hordes on many
a bloody battlefield, and although stub
bornly resisted, they drove them gradu-
ally before them. At the same time the
friends Of the Government met its oppo-
ncnts in political struggle. This, zoo,
terminated as happily as the supporters
Of the Administration could wish We
have now a large army in the field press
ing the enemy closely; the Executive
Department is in the hands of the domi-
nant party for four years more Congress
is overwhelmingly the same way; the Ju-
dietary, too, are right Under these cir
cumstances the CITIZEN commenced its
second volume. We would solicit for it
the continued influence Of the coumu-
nifty b. which it has thus far been sus-
tainod. In its management we shall en-
deayor to be guided by the rules laid
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07
Proclamation Of Governor Jos.
T.. Brown Of dscOrgia.

STATE OF GEORGIA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, "
MlLLD5EynLr, Noy,19 1864.
The whole people understand how i'm
minent is the danger now threatening the
State. Our cities are being burned, our
State laid waste and our wives and chill
dren merciIessly driven from their homes
by a powerful enemy. We must strike
like men for freedom, or We must submit
to subjugation.
Death is to be preferred to the loss Of
liberty. All must rally to the field for
the present emergency, or the State is
over-run. / therefore, by virtue Of the
authority vested in me by the statutes Of
this State, hereby order a levy en- masse
of the whole white male population resi-
ding or domicied in the State, between
sixteen and fifty ive years of age, ex-
cept such as are physically unable to
bear arms, which physical defect must be
plain and indi.putable, or they must be
sent to camp for examination. and except
those engaged in the Legislative and Ju-
dicial Departments of the Government.
whicRare by the recent acts Of the Leg
islature declared exempt from compul-
sorry service. All others are absolutely
required, and members of the Legislature
and judges are invited to report immc-
diately to Major-Grneral G.. 4. Smith. at
Macon, or wherever else in Georgia his
camp may be, for forty days service un-
der arms, unless the emergency IS sooner
passed.
The statute declares that all persons
hereby called out shall be subject after
this call to all the rules and articles OF
war of the Confederate States, and on
failure to report, shall be subject to all
the pains and penalties of the crime of
desertion.
Volunteer organizations formed into
companies, battalions, regiments, brig
AIDES or divisions will be accepted for for
ty days, even if they approximate to the
number which is required in each organi-
zation by the militia laws Of the State,
which were in force prior to the late act.
All police companies formed in coun-
ties for home defense will report leaving
at home for the time only those over fifty
five years of age; and all persons having
Confederate details or exemptions, who,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07

R1- We are happy to announce that
President Lincoln has consented to the
release of Lieutenant Governor Jacob and
Colonel Frank Wolford We sincerely
hope that this may be the commence
ment of new policy on the part of the
President. These gentlemen have proved
their loyalty at the head of Kentucky
volunteer regiments, and have braved
death on many stubborn battlefield In
defence of the old flag. With the ex-
citement of the election, let us forget all
words of bitterness, and we will pledge
ourselves thatwhenever the country needs
their swords again they will always be
flashed in the van Of the Union armies
and closest to the rebel foe.-Loasui7e
Journal
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07
CANT DcUSLss, CmclGO, fLL.,
November vth, 1851.

Ny DEAR ---:-In order to allay
any fears that you may entertain as to
the safety Of this Garrison, | will pen you
hasty note this morning, to assure you
that the danger is past for the present.
We armed everybody in this camp yes
terday, and we all lay ON our arms all
last night About midnight we were re-
mforccd by the 5th Regt. Veteran Re
serve Corps from indianapolis, and by
about 200 drafted men from SPRINGFIELD.
There is no doubt but tha Rebel prisoners
all expected to escape last night, and
were only waiting for an attack from the
outside. But unfortunately for them, the
leader and about two hundred Of the
men composing the outside plotters, were
safely irohcd in the "W Whitc Oak Prison,
in Camp Douglas, aud their loaded re-
volycrs and towlng pieces, we're in the
hands Of loyal men to be used in a loyal
cause.
/ have not felt in the least alarmed
since we found out their nefarious plans
and felt that we we're able to take care Of
ourselves by fighting very hard. But |
shudder when think what a great dan
ger we so narrowly escaped. They were
to attack the camp. on the East and West
side, and at once liberate the y 600
prisoners, and arm them, overpower, and
make prisoners Of the Garrison, and then
destroy the city But it is very evident
they would not have taken any soldiers
prisoners, as they could not manage pris-
oners, and would not dare to leave them
behind. | have not the least doubt in
my mind, but they would have massacred
the whole Garrison.
Had they attacked last night, they
could not have taken any soldiers alive.
The men all understood the matter, and
you could see quiet determination on
the face of very man to fight to the death.
We all feel now, that the danger is
past, nevertheless, we will be on the alert
for some time yet. We have force enough
now to make a rough fight.
/ am glad you were not here, as !
should then have felt anxious about the
result.
The prisoner of war, j. T. Shanks, was
the man that found out the whole plot
Under directions Of Col Sweet, he wa,
helped to run past the guards and fnd
men to help him escape, and then pro
tended to take a leading part in the plot
aud was to command the party that would
attack, on the East side. When every.
thing was ready, he let Col. Sweet know
all about it, and we commenced day toe
soon for them. Shanks is going about
camp at liberty now
chicago, and Illinois, gave a majority
fJs sLincoln yesterday.
As ever yours,
j. T.. CORNELIUS.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07

| have Just now learned'positively that
the plan Was to attack the camp to-mor-
row night (Tuesday,) on all icur sides at
once, and had we not detected their plot
just when we did, there is not the least
doubt but that they would have been
successful. As il is We viii now be thor
oughly prepared for them, and | don't
care they try it.
have not much doubt but there will
be some trouble here tomorrow either by
an attack on the camp, or an attempt 10
burn the city. Whatever doubts any
person might have had heretofore as 10
the reasonable proclivities Of the Demo
cratic party, were certainly ended last
night by the disclosures made in these
arrests.
The men arrested who belonged to this
city werc, leaders Of the democracy, and
the very extensive stock of arms ana
ammunition already found shows that
their intentions were to make big fight.
and they would have had decided ad-
vantage over us in arms at short range,
for these fowliug-pieccs loaded with buck
shot, are most formidable weapon, and
the revolyers shoot almost as strong as a
ri!a
ButI must close for the present. | did
not close an eyelid last night, and may
not have chance to sleep much for a
night or two to come.
Your atiectionate husband,
j. l.. CORNELIUS.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-07
u.s. As the subject of the a

n@- As the subject of the amend
ment of the Constitution of the
United States is now claiming much
thought, and eliciting much discussion,
we print the 9th article of the Cons
titution, which provides for its own
amendment.---PittS. Gaz.
"Tbe congress, whenever two-thirds
of both Houses shall deem it necessary,
shall propose amendments to the Cons
titution, or, on application of the Leg
islatures of two-t thirds Of the several
States, shall call Convention for
proposing amendments, which in eli
ther case, shall be valid to all intents
and purposes, as part of this Consti-
tuition, when ratified by the Legis
latures of thee-fourths of the several
States or by Conventions in thee
fourths thereof, asthe one or the other
mode of ratification may proposed be
by the Congress"