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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

free from all objection ahd by consumer his abi
H to bear it abandans proven by the high price paid
for goods These would enhance the value
enlarge thu demand the Ave hundred million loan
The expenditures for the six months the Let OF
uary to the lat of July 1855 with improved currency
may be safely estimated at maximum Of $500 600 OOG
ana Ior WE'VE months az: $500, 600 090
To this amount must be aided for the redsmp-
tion Of notes proposed, the GO OeO 900
AMI for the estimated amount of floating debt
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FROM TIE UNITED STATES, &c.
EloD.

RICHMOND, NOV. 4oV1s
The Baltimore m4rican of the afternoon OK Gie 1''
says that gold vas 1884 in New York. .
telegram from Nashville says thas 'aooH "nS :. D
still cucamped il the vicinity ot Florence- oAe eoip "
on the North sde of the river.
The condition of the roads prevent acti7e military op
tho ,ebl army remains comps .atVey quiet
The Nashville Whg says that Judge Wright, OF 1eofsa'
recently member Of the Richmond Congress, has paSseo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
NORTHERN NEWS VIA MOBILE.

MCBILE, Ala, Nov. 18th, 1864.
Canada dispatches the 10th have been received by the
Tribune via senaobis stating that effective steps have
been taken to preserve peace on the border.
EThe propeller Georgna has bsen seized
Canada West by the Collector of the Customs It is be
lieved she was being fitted out for privateer.
Suhsn's examination proceeds slowly.
battle is believed to be imminent il the Shenaudoah
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
FROM GEORGIA.

MACON, GA, Nov. 18th, 1894.
The excitement in town has somewhat subsidized. No
definite intelligence Sas been received of the wherGab
Of the enemy They supposed to be still in the neigh
bohood of Griffin, burning everything in their rear. They
will meet with wsrm reception If they attempt to come
here,
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DE=GD.

In this town, on n usday afternoon, lIth lns' mr.
WILLIAa ARhSTR ONG, sged5 years.
Ia this town. ON Wednesday, l6!h inst Ars; AM a.
Re SsIEY. vie of GABRIEL Beasley, aged ~ years.
Mobile papers please copy
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SUPPLIES FOR PRISONERS.

RICHMOND, NOV. I7th, 1854.
Gen. Grant has assented to all the details proposed by
Commissioner Ould in regard to supplying prisoners
each side with cohng &C. One thousand bales Of cotton
will be shipped from Mobile to New York and the proceeds
expended under the direction of Gen. Trbe to purchase
blankets and clothing for our prisoners.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
OBITUARIES.

Andrew T. Sawyer, Orderly Sergeant of Co G. I'd N O.
TroOls, killed in the battle Of Fishers Hill, Va
the 22d of September 1864 aged % He volunteered
in the begEnng OF the war; in company raised by his
brother in Jones county. He faithfully discharged bis du
ties soldier, and the surviving members Of s company
feel that they have lost whose place will be hard to fill
much esteemed for hs moral and social qualities
and LIE will be greatly missed, both in the army aud at
home He left bereaved father, who has previously
lost in this wars also, two brothers and lit sister
aurv vive him. A FRIEND
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
CkPTUpE OF U. 8. STEAMERS.

LYNCHRURG. Nov. l7th-The Virginan has ofic1a
intelligence that Ii. Col Wtcher. on the 9Th ns cap
tured and burned United States Steamers the Barnum
ard Fawn with quantity cf email erms, on tbs Bunalo
Shoals OF Big Sandy river.
On the same day he captured large amount OF stcres
at Williamsburg.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
UNITED STATES NEWS.

hlOHAONDs Il OVs AoLA, 1904
New York and Baltimore papers Of the l4h have been
recaived The Herald says sufficient returns have been
received from all the States to warrant the
that Lincoln has three hundred thousand sory of
the popular VOTE has carried all the States voting but
three and will have majority of one hundred and ninety
two votes in the electoral college.
The Yankees Justify their recent
Cedartown. They claim the capture Of two and
huadred and fifty prisoners but acknowledge tbeiz LOST
be considerable. They say nothing of their defeat at d
dietown.
Nothing later in reersDceto shermans operations have
been made public
Jacob, Lieutenant Governor OF Kent1cky, has been
rested by the government and his way Wash
ngton.
The Wachusett arrived at Fortress Monroe Friday,
with the Florida in tow.
telegram from Cairo, says the Rebels have disappear
ed from JohnsonviAe.
| Gold in new York on Monday was 245.
| THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS AT SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. 18th, 1854.
No prisoners received yesterday, the rough wealth
preventing the Yankee boats from meeting To-
night brought up about thirty per ceut of whor
are sick or otherwise disabled The number received Il
little over 1C0 The delivery of Yankee prisoners com
mences on ThufSdaY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

The leading details of this plan to
the public of the safety Of the currency and the redemp
ed staples should be combnded, and Of the provision
equaZe the value of the postponed and
Commended in this report of wheat of corn and
4 of cotton. The scheme recommended in another place.
for purpose of harmonzng the value of the successive
insalments the substitution OF certificates, bearing in
teret for the currency apart the holders in
mutation of the to purchase the thes After the
most investigation am satisfied that the
NAV be successfully reduced to practice.
ITnder operation of this system appreciation
of the currency may confidently be expected All will
present prices and even foreign capital
be expected TO absorb part for at the rate of ten dol
reduced to five cents per pound Confidence may be ex
pected to eturn those who dread repuiiaton and
with equal ALARM would both be encouraged and assured
increased value and security to the treasury
Wonid a inspired for the expenditures would be reduced
ana he accumulation of debt be retarded.
The debt being provided for the total remain
der to wit, the funded debt, would be already sta
And il to this sum be added the amount of
bonds to be sold before the lst Of January,
which may be estimated at about....... 10000 600
The total sum of interest be airing debt
the lst of JAM, 1866, will be...... s778,34OCOO
The value of real and personal property in the
States in 1860 according the United States ta
ken at specie vaae .$5, ,202, lee, ,107
Notwithstanding the waste desolation of the war;
the amount OF property in the euemys lines, the sub
ects taxation under the of 18th February 1854
cordos to returns made to the commissioners by the
assessors the of 10Th Of August 1861 ia a. fol-
| lows, viz:
Property employed in agriculture
Cprfency a valued at IS for 81, sl4 SOB, ,7s3sso
Other property
| Spe Gle value, J, ,45O,S79,3I9
| Currency valued at 81 for 81, 10, ,l52,655, 1858
Nt'' ---- s24, ,65s, ,449 543
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NARa led.

In this town. at the residence of the BRIDES father,
the 18th inst by the Rev. Mr. Watson, Mr.. O. LUCIAN
JONES, G. 8. NJ, of Virginia, to Miss MANY ANNA,
daughter Of James Anderson, Eeq.
Richmond and Savannah papers please copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
A r,, of IS Honest Old Abs,. % F,nuuc,.r,Uu.

. Lucoln has been given, by his circle of friends and
admirers, the appellaton OF Honest Old Abe :" but
the following, from Northern paper shows that it is
O mlSnOn1er:
The extraordinary appropriations made by the pres.
ent and the preceding Congress for furnishing the Ex-
ecutiVe Mansion have attracted much public attention.
This fund for fttrg the Presidents house is dsbursed
more than any other appropriation under the eye of the
Executive, and he is always bed responsible for the
honesty OF the expenditure. Well, it happened, in
the early part OF Mr.. Linoolns administration, that
bill presented at Washington for payment by
Messrs. E. n. Haughwout & Co., of New York, for q
china dinner service, furnished by order Of Mrs. Lin
coin, for the Executive Mansion.
The amount Of the bill rendered was some tweLty-
three hundred dollars. There delay in payment
The clerk who had to pass upon the bill delayed it be-
cause of the very unheard of price charged for an
American service of china. At length dealer from
Philadelphia sent for to examine the china ard es
tmate its value and the appraiser returned eight hun
dred dollars it's full value, instead OF twentv-three
hundred. The case, at last, came sgain before the
President and the representative of Messrs. Haugh-
wout & Co., was called in and confronted with the
Philadelphia valuation.
He promptly answered in substance :"Why, Mr..
President, my firm reended that the china
really worth than eight hundred dollars. We had
to suppose yeu knew that. The difference be-
tween the price of the china and the amount of the bill
is for articles ordered for your private use but invoiced
as china for White House." "Ho1est" Abe was cor
nered and caught. Like another very unfortunate man.
dishonest in another scardaou5 transaction n which he
was caught. He had "not word to say" Mr.. Lin
coin at last paid the difference out OF his own pocket
and Messrs. Haughwout & Co.. got their money.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS AT SAVANNA
FROM THE VALLEY.

NEW MARKET, Nov. 18th, 1864.
Lieut. Baylor of the l2thcavary with IL men, captured
10 prisoners and IL horses within 30 miles Of Harpe RS
Ferry and brought them safely to this place. They
the Rail Road in running order to Summit Point Is miles
haIn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

The Charleston Courier says and says boldly:
The oysters pickle at Tivol cannot be kept there
much longer than the good oysters fresh in the she'll
they wont Keep there, send some of them over here
Will take charge Of them and that they don't SPOIL
We will attend to any giusn quantity.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
Specie valuo,.. ,55l, 1851

There IS an element of our national wealth. taken singly
that exhibits striking view the amplitude of our
meet wants. refer to the great staple OF
cottan The bale exported and sold
England present price about hundred dol
lar gold the OF ten dollars In currency Tor
one dollar gold this equal to two thousand doa!s
four billions of dollars for the two milonsof bales
estimated be still In the country more than hVe
times great funded debt. The iDrossbiity Of
reasDg the full benefit of this resource under existing
circumstances adted but the statement exhibits the
abundance of and very effort should be made
to apply this great element of wealth and power to the
of arresng the progress Of depreciation, sAd
Iarding the accumulation of debt
propose an additional duty OF ve cents per pound on
the of cotton and tobacco and the duplication
of the duties imports payment be made In coupons
five hundred million loan sterling exchange and spe
being about sixty pound the deduction Of
Ave cents for the tax would hardly have an apprscabe
chiefly foreign consumer be taken from the pro-
of exporter important financial aoyantaGe
would obtained moderate expense to Tn country
The increased duty on imports would be small lax on
this lucrative trade. paid by the importer, would De
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

RUMoR-It is reported on the sueets, this morning,
that our forces attacked the enemy, last Wednesday,
near Rough and Ready 1t is further stated that We
were driving them towards Atlanta The cannonading
was severe, and considerable fight is reported We
give these rumors without endorsement, only hoping
they may be true.-Augusto Constitution aIist
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
TEIEGRAPHTC
REPORTS oF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Entered according the Act of Congress- year
1868, by J. S. THKAsHEB in the Clerks Office Of the
District Court Of the Confedera States for the Northern
District of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24
MRS. MARY MATHIS Is DEAD.

Il has seldom or ever been the writer's painful duty
write the death Of worthy charitable and christian
paper: Mrs Mathis dep lrted this life at The house of her
son inaw, Alexander Henry in New Hanover county,
August l2b 1864 after most painful and proTacted i'll
ness Mrs. his intermared with the venerable Major
James Mathis OF Sampson county, about the year 1905
OS whom she had eight children, all OF whom are V
ing very worthy and respectable members OF soci
ety. The writer knew her intimately for forty years and
can testify in rnth and sincerity kne
and benevolent lady in my le she was kind and de-
her friends, and spent many OF her leisure hours
trying to impress the minds OF the young the rea
y aid necessity of Cody walk and conversation in this
life. But must to a close. And knowing her MUD
and her intent administer to the wants OF the poor and
distressed, wish it was in my power 10 add something
more her than this tribute or respect
and gratitude and she il where 1t will he said,
1IWs done, good AID faithful servant" Feace to her
aahes SIZE depated in willing to dia, IN the 18th
he old county Of sampson, beside the laE1ented and
long be Teenb9I6d Major Jamen Mathis, VINO depart
ed his life December t50 Her children and friends will
not forget krs. Mary Hahis, ard the writer viii ever
cherish and venerae her name until my own pulse ceases
TO boat.
Arkansas papers please copy.
On the 3lst October 1861, ct her residence on Iopsa
Sound of ConsunogtioD Mrs. SUSAN NlAoNI ageu 90
years, months and 70 days , ,:..1,o IL. L..
Fnj of years spent, this most esImabie lady has
her rest leaving behind her the best evidences OF
nsnfn life. Upright industrious ana charaoie sne per
1ad ali the duties which devolvs upon good mother
a." hfn steward of her towards the poor and
naedv She mauaged estate with remarkable aoilty,
oxb;ninp in all business transactions the POSSESSION
OF strong mind and great rmness OF ohe gave
freely Tor beE country, anu ASi :" ''
Her loss win be severely felt not only by her family, but
bv the whole ccmmusty among Whou are Veu lhe oreau
fouud her ey aud bore her, We hope and be-
h9Se' - ' FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.
FAYETTEVILLE Observer please copy.
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s774,OOO,0e0
propose the
s3eO,0eO,OoO
400 100000
5000 0O0
s774,0OO,OeO

To raise the amount proposed by taxatcn, recon
mend the repeal OF much OF he amending the of
18th February 1864 viii leave the property
tax in operation, withYut the Attachments allowed,
Ssosc @ ws Of tns Tine a y act Of h
hpd shall be deducted from the ad ualore tax agr
act which provdes that lax sba be dednct
ed to the income tax. By this change the desired
of revenue will be secured the prominent inequalities
of taxation the subject of Complaint, will be redress
curresoy OoO that the productions tax.
ed amounted 10 value $l55 600 OG0 and the assessed
beng is spparen ta
income OF GOO coo is equal to fifty per cent Of the
tate Of the vaus ooo subject to az ed ooores tax
Of $1,000, yielded gross income Of IS 600, The
s5 and st % undminshod ss56oo Of inooma tbs
result was the consequence of valueng the property for
ment of the tag in Had the property been val
ued in the medium in which the tax was payable the
s2S GOO had the articles received in kind been vaued
s os M roo
been received in currency.
uous by comparison with investments made in Govern
ment securities The of 100000, in eight per
coo tax and left clear income Of only 5000 capita ia.
vested in banking presents contrast equally srikng-
e1smpe only On Of pad s42t
ths specie being assessed at eighteen times the val
holders $26s GAO. On 500 900
thus invested, the tax SO OGO aud the income Sill,
whilst an amoant Of taxation eqaaby distributed would
doubtless be cheerfully met.
The collection of large in is essential to the
reform of the and the country is in condition
the able bear the burden. The abundance
money, and high price of sp.ces Of property an
supplies would render the and free from
bsrraasment. The treasury will derive little aid from III
in the present year. The tax on the CURE
brought revenue, operating only reduction Of sc
circulation. The other taxes with comparatively little
exception, will be received in four per cent. bonds The
taxes property and ncome respectively to
extent, nominal only tie Gd ua0Tenl tax property
In NJ n
tax in kind aud the income tax property diminished by
the whole of the ad u0l0ren tax. These abatems
and the payments 10 four cent bonds, result in redu
cling the from taxation (excusvs OF the soldiers
tax) to about $40 100000.
The accompanying able report of the Commissioner OF
Taxes referred to for much valuable AID lereating
formation this important subject.
Computing tbs property of tho country at the present
estimated vaue the following the existing Of
tion, viz:
Value OF real and personaI property in cur.
rency, rated at five to seven times the val.
uaton Of 1860. "a $50, ,44s, ,t4l
Total amount of taxes, including the tax in O.
kind, and ths soldiers tax............ $4,000 ooc
which is at the rae of one and one. sixth per
cent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

To meet these demands upon the Treasury.
following scheme Of exation and loans, viz:
l. Taxa tion, Including the tax in kind. ..
& Sale OF bonds of the 500 million loan and
certificates of indebtedness Observation-Disclosures.
8. Import and export dues and miscellaneous
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

We observe in the United States papers the record
of the death of Mrs. Juiana Gardiner, mother OF Mrs
Julia Gardiner Tyler, the widow OF EXP resident Ty
Ter. She died at residence on Staten Island, New
York on the l4th of October last. She most
estim able lady and vas greatly esteemed by large
circle Of fr.enda.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

The DAGGER AND THE BowL.-A Carisruhe letter
(aays the Debat relates extraordinary tragedy said
to have just taken place in that city, bat which we give
under every reserve. A Polish Count, named K,
after seducing Mile de la B, one of the most
charming ladies of Carisruhe, abandoned her in order
to marry the Marquise de l.. Mile. de la
B. tried every means to win back her faithess
lover but foding her efforts useless determined to be
avenged. grand ball given, few days back, at
tie residence of the Maquse to celebrate her betroth
al with the Count.
The tee was at its height when Mile de la B
approached the harquise with smile on her lips, if
about to salute him, and then dashed the contents OF
vial of sulphuric acId into his face. short time be-
fore servant in livery had handed letter to the
Count. After reading it the latter turned pale, and
Immediately went out. The next day his body was dis
covered stabbed with poinard in three places, while
that Of Mile. de la B was found in river that
runs at short distance from the town. The Marquise
is disfgured for GaIignani's Messenger.
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s1O,oOO,0oo
4oooo,oCo
100000
se0,OoO.0OO

This amount applied annually would redeem the notes
outstanding ia four five years. The credit due to this
estimate may be inferred from the following suRmary OF
the crops IF the Confederate States before the taken
from The United States Of 1850:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

Cotton estimated at 400 pounds per bale and so cens
pound wheat at 81 per bushel, and corn at 81 per
hus
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NCDS Ik5E

- HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 9Th day OF
December, 1854, will sell, to the highest bidder on
tue rremises of the pershsbs property belonging
III lat. Hm Keith, consisting in part Of Corn, FODDER,
Fat Hogs Gaws. &c &c.
Terms credit of six months, notes with approved So
curry required.
JOHN T. AOORE.
Nv nth ST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

THE proposition last brought forward is to have the
composition on newspapers done by young women and
girls. We do not know why it might not work sufi-
centy we'll after while, although wherever previously
attempted has always fallen through by reason of the
compostors getting married and retiring deep into the
shades Of private life That would not be 60 likely to
happen now.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

WEDNESDAY was observed here very much as Sun
day would have been. 1t was day of public worship
AMI OF abstinence from labor. There no business
done save that Of the most indispensable kind and, 50
lar as we could see the whole day marked by the
most Gecnrnns snFlrietv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-24

THE Richmond papers announce officially that the
steamer Tallahassee has arrived safely in Wilmington
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Terms OF subscription.
rAKxN UP AID COMMITTED.

a. To THE JAIL ct OnsIow Couaty two negroes. One
by name of John (aias) Die who he belongs
e DR. James Notice formerly of Wilmington, N. c.
Te other his is Henry and belongs to Dr. Hicks
# upr County, N @. The owners of said neg are
Guasted forward, prove property pay charges
directs , - -
E. kURRILL, Jr Sheriff.
Dct. 9Th 1864. 26 lt-3 If
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SALT

SALT
INOR SALE at $l2 bushel, of best quality, at Little
! River, South Carolina. Having O let hand. per.
sns rely not being disappointed Those wishfrg
oou1 act can do so by addressing thus:
&. GILBERT,
Little River P. O.,
south Carolina.
NV 4o.6t-6-4t$
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ASSESSORS NOTICE.
: Will attend at masonboro precinct Monday, the 9th
Dec; at Middle Sound precinct Tuesday, TIE 9Th
Dscember Sandy Run precinct Wednesday, the 7th
December; and at Holly Shelter precinct Friday the
qfh December, To asses the tax IN kind
SAh'L N. CANNON, Assessor.
WILL attend AT the above places wi the Assessor, to
collect The on all property heretofore assessed
I'D @hich tAe nov due.
j. s. HINEs, Collector.
Nov. o. 90 lOtA7.6t
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WILMINGTON, n. O., NOV. IT, 1864.

Increase FIR 1864. 1886, ,l62 sc
The gross receipts for 1868 81 ,402, ,83l over
which The receipts for 1864 show Increase OF
81 COZ 208 81 while the net receipts for ths same time
show above only increase Of $336,162 sc. This
s due to the immense increase in the cost of all labor
and materials which has sweled the expenditures in
ratio far exceeding that attained by the increase OF re-
cep's The government ia the great employer of Rail
roads, nd s rate of compensation in the present state
Of the currency IS not much more than nominal
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s70s 792 coo at kthirty-thIse and third per
cent. 15oaloayUV