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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

The following is the vote OF the 81 n. O. Cavalry:
HoiGen. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Although late, tue boys wish the vote of their regi-
ms Mt published b. itself to show that they ell
right.
We have been requested TO give the following law,
passed at the July Session, 1863 of the Legislature
insertion, in order that th; attention Of the civil
thorties may be brought to it. We believe it is not
generally known that such law exists t having been
accidently omitted i'll tLa published laws" If that
Session. 1t ia to DC found ia front Of tie Index to the
laws of the a6 aimed Session Of that year. dec, 1863
DEsE:sTERs.
AN SGT 10 PUhIsH A1DER7 ABErTozs OF DssEEIEEs
SEC !. Be ii enacted By the General Assembly Of the
State of Worth Gar Ina, and is hereby enacted by the
tho, III Of the same That p2rso1 wno shall knowing ,
aid, assist ha boz or under any preeence what
ever CIV deserter The military SERVES of the S
or Of the Confederate Statee. shall be guilty Of h mis-
deme aud 2nVfcton thereof in tie Superior
Court, shall ne aned OK soDfd Or Doth II the d.
ceifon of the Court. the fac no. TO se1 fge bU
dred dollars, the imolis2 nmeEt to exceed four
months
under any pretence whAtever, knowingly aid aEss ar
cor or any enrolled and ordered to rep
for duty as confcpt in refusing to obey such order,
shall be guilty of high mdenaano and upon convict
both in the discretion of the Court the 10 not to
coed Eve haudred dolara nor the np-ison nent fous
months
SEQ g. Be 1t further enacted, That for the purpose Of
enforcing the coasctipt the Conf States
arresrG deserves and conscripte, the Cove sha
have power TO call out the militia
SEC. Be IL further enacted, That this act shalt haV7
force from ratification.
70 tilted the 7th day of July, 1854.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

MADELINE SNIrH.-Some time ago mentioned that
Madeline Smith, (who poisoned her former betrothed
bad got married. and occasionally attended Civine ser
vice along with her husband in church not hundred
miles from the town of Linlthgow. After the trial. her
father and mother, and the other members of the family
left Blythswood square aud took up house in rural
district near Lnlitbgow, where Madeline got married
to teacher, who felt tender passion for herself and
pity for her condition He got an appointment in an
institution in one OF the leading seaport towns 10 the
south of England. Thither Madeline and her husband
proceeded and for time seemed to be in the enjoyment
of connubaI felicity. But it oozed out that she
no lees parsonage than Madeline Smith, and the scan,
dal became so strong that her husband compelled
10 leave his situation, They then proceed to small
er town in England, where, at much reduced s4lary
nadeline's husband got another situation but here
too her sin found her out, and her husband fell into
melancholy mood and died. Madeline not long in
following her spouse, and died recently, it is said of
broken beart--Edi'bwgh Correspondent Of Inverness
(ScotIand) Advertiser.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11
LETTER NO. ONE.

who will read tbem who if they had the courage would
make known publicly as has the tobe pted 'Dodger,"
their own experience:
LETTER NO. ONE.
" Brick" Pomeroy, Editor Daily Democrat:
Argus eyed friend, am in much trouble VIII you
hear my prayer and give vent 10 advice My vile
The sweet partner of my terrestrial joys and earthly bal
ucinatops-has joined the loyal female league She 10
On the benevolent altogether for two months. She
is good woman, the coolest of all her SEX and com
pared to her. all others of her are but insects.
come home at noon and she is off to see Mrs Gladly
on League business. eat cold vctuas for dinner, and
shout aloud through the kitchen and things but she
greets me not? come home to tea, but there Is no
tea grub it in the pantry That blessed wife OF
mine is Of to see about the League. At midnight
come home, and che is still absent l go to bed
leave the door unlocked. ! dream OF robbers. The
children squal for the nourfshment l have rot 1t IS
lonesome. Soon hear STEP A pair Of steps. Two
pair of steps Tenor and base steps. l listen. Two
pair of steps climb my pair OF steps. They lAger
at the threshold-there are distinct words-one par
comes up-one pair goeth hence-my wife has return
ed Noble woman Kind neigLbor! All for the
soldiers.
1 60 down the next day to my shop. l return at
dinner time-my wife is out. eat another lunch.
rel urn to my shop. At tea go home. l want to ask
my vie something privately, bat two hundred women
there to get the measure Of my drawers Tor the
League. Then my wife goes down town. follow her.
She lodges in this store-then in thatthen in aaoth
er. Forty women dodge in and out. They run over
me. They take wife of. | love her. l look for her
diligently but she is not to be found i stand the
street. She goes by on the other eide cross over
and she vanishts. Noble woman. She does 50 much
good She has helped send two pair of mttens and
embroidered shirt tail to the San. Com. l have not
seen her for five week8-that is to talk with her.
When will this war be over / want my wife TO
be at home alone If you see my wife tell her l want
Yours truly, DODGER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

SoMs uuseasolabIe people thought it was hot yes
terday. The factis that it did not at any time get
above IS, cool and pleasant temperature in still
weather Daily JournoL lOM.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11
Tia Insecurity Of Wsshin stOn-LOOk out for Gen.
Johnston,

Tia insecurity of Wsshin stOn-LoOk out Tor Gem
johnston.
The New York Herald has the following e0ito,i-
We fnd that among army officers, who ought to
know something upon the subject the idea ia entertain
ed that the late Maryland raid of L ry and Breckn-
ridge but reconnaissance to ascertain the strength
and position of the Northeru deenCes of Washington
and that having accomplished this OBI ct TO their salts
faction more formidable movement III the same dlrec
lion may De anticipated, ADD that the administration
ought at once TO prepare tor 1t.
In support of this opinion have reason to believe
tint tn removal of Gen. Joe Johnston fiom his late
command 10 Georgia sgniG anything but his dig
grace. We dare say that against the superior amy Of
Gen. Sherman JOhnstons generalshp in bis late
pal N from Dalton to Atlanta has been satsfac DRY to
JEFF Davis, and that be has been remOv, :C.n the
rebel army 10 that quarter for more mportaut service
elsewhere. He is the very man TO lead the rebel m we
ment on Washington while Gen. Lee remains at ca.
mond % attend 10 Gen. Grant. l. mainly hrou IN
job on's superior strategy in 1861, against Pat"
son 10 the Shenandoah Valley, that We lost the lis.
ba lie a. Bull Run. Johns on in that campaign b.,
came thoroughly conversant in military view, with
the Soenand0ah Valley, and the ncighboring country
East Of the Blue Ridge.
We expect therefore, soon to hear that this man
Johnston has been appointed to an important command
in Virginia and next be will probably be reported as
advancing upon the Maryland border with army, in
cudipg his Georgia veterans, amounting TO fifty or SIX
y thousand men. Is the Administration prepared for
such visit on the track of f Ily and Brecknrjge.
This is question which President Lincoln ought to
be able to answer and yet from all accounts appears
that Washington is as feeby garrisoned to-day as 1t
was fortnight ago. Gen. Mcclellan, who has already
twice saved the national Capital is the proper man. in
the absence of Gen. Grant to be charged with It's pro-
lection. Why not ? What possible objection at this
time could stand in the way of his appointment, We
should like to know2
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11
From the Petersburg Express.
SHERMAN's LOSS.

With that unblushing eontery characteristic OF the
man. Sherman has added another fasehood of the LONG
list he has already made, since his military career in
this commenced. He reports to the Federal Gov
eminent, that his loss in the late battle was only two
thousand while be es innate thes Confederate at seven
thousand Over two thousand of his were captur.
ed by our forces and have been sent to Macon This
alone would expose his fasehood, but says the Macon
Telegraph let US look into few facts. All accounts
of general officers unite in saying that not less than two
thousand five hundred Federals were killed outright in
the engagement-this would make his wounded num-
ber-tating the general ratio correct-over ten
eaG 3 Ss men Unite the whole and we have total
Friday evening. So far as our loss is concerned it
may be seven thousand altogether, and one thing we
certain the enemys loss exceeded ours fully one
hundred per cent We do not believe that Sherman 8
lying report can deceive the Yankees deuded as they
+ are by the war fanatics of the north.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

BLESSED ale they that don't expect anything, fol
they won't be disappointed.
WarseY Fisey,-they that do expect anything, run
big risk Of being not quite SO bless d. We know that,
for we tried it yeserd1y, and disappointed -
We tried to get out of town fer day. but writ
ing this at p tuesday afternoon, shows that
we did not get cut. We bear it like christian mar
tyr, as We are. Better luck next time perhaps.
DailE Journal. l0W.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

in Georgia, the Yankee raiders seem to have done lit
tle except to burn few end tear up some miles
of railway all of which will hardly compensate for the
loss incurred Such damage be repaired in yery
few days. indeed is already announced that the cars
are running through from Macon to Atlanta and tel
egraphic communication is restored
Thus far Shermans rading enterprises have failed o.
totally and perhaps not less dsastrousy than Grante
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11
Two Remarkable Letters.

We copy the following from the (Wisconsin) Demo
GRAFT" with every to believe there are not few
who will read them, who, if they had the couregp, would
make known publicly, has the tobe pied "Dodger,"
their own experience
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

the 4 h inst, so far as received
Columbus County-For Governor.-Vance, 4sl; Hol den,
ll6 Benate-Elis, 1926 Pritchett. 252 Comnone-For-
ney George, 1885, stephens, 264. Sheriff core, 252
Richardson, 1856 ncCaum, IS; Baldwin, II Cfeacn' ~.
Sampson Coun:y-For Gov ernor.-vanee, s69; Holden,
III tenate-Kirby 46O; Faison 1913 Ward. 225. Com
mons-Powen s25 Murphy, 1858; Lassiter S3I; Cooper,
IA; Glddens, les.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

For House of Ccmmons-( Chowan County)-Wm. Bad
ham 70; L. G Benbury none.
ORsLow >CoUETY-A letter from a friend in Onslow
county Informs Us that the vote in that county for
Vance $780, Holden les. Maj rity for Vance 4l2
Isaac Newton Sanders tHodenite) elected to the
Senate by small maj oriy His election effected by
t,ro Administra ton cand dates IunpiDg.
A. J. Murrill, (Vanceite,) elected to the Commons.
r. Nu,ril IT. re.elpcted Sheriff.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

CoMAEHDABLE-The Raleigh Progress of the 9th
of August 1864 "bopes that all the bitterness engen-
dered by the contest flor Governo has been buried and
that shall Lear no oil it," Now the Progress
should remember that papers have caused any Bit
terness," except the Raleigh Progress and the Raj
egh "Standard" II those two papers disposed to
stop at "hat they have accomplished, have earth
idea that their names will egan be mentioned in
Rny ctabe journal. They ought at least to be ST
en ard die the death of their party according the
people have prnounced sentence at the ballot box.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

AcKSowLEDaMESTs.-We received, day last
week, fro N ALFRED SMITH, ESQ., Whtevile, Beet,
which weighed nine pounds. 1t was sweet and ten
der az could be desired.
On Saturday last Messrs. L. j. JOHNSON & Co..
presented US with very superior Chewing Tobac
CO. We presume they have more of the same sort
les for sale. They located Market Street, be
tween Front and Second, South side.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

The following is the vote OF the 81 n. g. Cavalry:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

Although late, tue boys wish the vote of their regi
mnt published b. itsef, to show that they are ell
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
BABIES IN FRANCE.

The French law requires that
every newborn child shall be car.
ried to the mairen of the aaron.
dissement" in which it is born
within two or three days of its
birth, to be registered. Tho ply
sicians Of Paris are being aroused
to the cruelty of the proceeding,
and have addressed lettere TO sew.
eral Of the journals to attract the
affection of the municipal admin.
istration to the evil of such law
In some of the ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN
the outskirts, children have to be
carried az much as three miles to
be registered; and if they chance
to come into the world in stormy
weather the life not only Of the
child but of the woman who is
compelled to carry it is risked in
the fearful journey through unfin.
jshed streets and narrow ways
II seems TO be upon the principle
of the old woman's cells, that got
used to skinning, that this system
has been kept to this late period
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
Loyalty.

"To volunteer life and liberty
for the country; to stand fast when
leaders are incompetent; and arm
les reel away in panic before the
foe to send OFF to the field, as
bravcly consenting women do,
husbands. sons and brothers, the
props and protectors Of home to
wrestle day and night in prayer
as Christian souls are went, hear,
ing the nation as their secret bur
den, when from sex or age or in
trinity they cannot do more to
come forward as protectors and
helpers of the children made faith.
erless; to give money and prepare
expeditions of love TO mitigate the
hardships Of the wounded in the
hospitals to vote with religious
fidelity for what will help save the
country, rising wholly above mer.
cenary motives and selfish tramels
Of party--this, and nothing less
than this, is loyalty."--BUshneH.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28

in what is termed civilization
However, there is another custom
here among the working classes
which is not produced by law,
which Is even more barbarous.
No mother Of the laboring class
es Of Paris keeps her child with
her during the first two years OF
its life. These women, the wives
of small trades people, are ncccs
sary to their husbands, they say
and it would be impossible tj take
care of a ohild--quite impossible;
no the day after it is born, some
times even the same dav, the lit
tie creature is despatched to itt
nurse in the country.
As n natural consequence %
this system many of them never
return, but then the mothers hr1
able to work, and they will tel
you as composedly as possible,
" Poor little creature, II is much
better out Of the way !" Those
who are so fortunate rs TO have
near relatives in their own coun,
try, as they call the province from
which they have come TO Paris,
are far better; but, with this state
of things. it is not at all wonder
ful that the population of France
has been at n stand.still during
fifty years, PdriS Correpond
snCe.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
NIncaroOns.

These little cakes are much ad-
mired, and arc a very agreeable
addition TO the dessert. The fol.
lowing is a recipe for preparing
them: ITO quarter Of pound
of sweet almonds, take four tea
spoonsfuls of orange flower water,
the whites Of six eggs, and one
pound of siitcd white sugar
Blanch the almonds, (remove the
brown skin,) and pound them with
the orange.hower water, or some
of the white ofan egg, then whisk
the whites of the eggs and add
them gently to the almonds. 1t is
important that these two ingredi-
erts should be carefully added, or
they will oil or separate. Sift the
mixture the whole forms q paste
not TO stiff too drop upon a white
paper, which should be placed in
a tin or on u plate, and the whole
baked in u slow oven till done"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
Bread.

Chemistry tells us that the best
and most hcalthful bread is made
by mixing flour, water and yeast,
by kneading it SO encctually that
the yeas and water shall come in
contact with every grain Of the
-four, otherwise the bread will be
bad holes will be in it and the
crust will be easily detached from
the soft part. Bad bread will be
made out of the very best materi-
ais unless the kneading has been
most thoroughly performed.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
Profession OF Religion.

The Father of his country, of
whom it has been said "thcre is
none like him in the earth," was
not ashamed or afraid to he II
Christian and to own it; ho con
fessed Christ before men. lie
asked it as u privilege to be per
United to come to tho table of the
Lord. Who are you that must
stand afar off, when very princi-
pies of honor and obligation de-
mand that you confess your Sa-
vior it You hope to be saved +! In
Christ Jesus there is no distinction
of rank or condition. Ii Wash
ington was washed in atoning
blood, II was tho same blood that
washed the blacklist of his redeem.
ed slaves. And il you would get
to heaven, there is no other way
than through this Savior. Do
You ask me if it is necessary to
salvation that you join the church!
] answer that it is necessary that
you be joined to Christ, and hrist
has said il you are ashamed to
confess him before men he will
not own you. Therefore, if You
are ashamed to join the church,
you lack tho evidence of being
joined to Christl--N, y. Oh.
Sercor.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
DIR. WM. Es. HURD'S
DENTAL REMEDIES
Ans
THE BEST IN THE WORLD,
..| iSsuRINa
Fine Teeth and a Sweet Breath,
ASS
Curing TOothache & Neuralgia.

DO you wish to be blessed with and admitea e.,
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n. nURnS uNRiNALLED rooru POWDER,
WaIfanted ftes IRON acid, elsai, OF any Injurious
sqhsiance, rTee IS vents per bon.
~ hewNrs ofths ofdiaary cheap Tooth Powders,
which WhiIea but destroy,
10 you wish tohs esr.aa that your breath I, pure,
sweet and agreeable 10 husband or wife, lover or
ifnsndi Use Or. HuEDS CELERRATED
MOUTH WASH. Price ~. cents per bottle.
THIS aaTlngcnt waAh Il also the best remedy In the
world toE CANKEe, Han RsEATH, GLKgpiSa GuAs,
Soks MoUra, etc, u has cured huU'reds,
la ven or year children suffer from TOOTH Acur ,
Get DIR, uURnfS MAGIC ToOTuArnE DROPS
Price, ~ cents pct bottle,
AIe Won Afflicted wiz NEURALGIA GET DR.
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lhel 40 not adhen aor hh.ieI. bat soolhs And
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esha MAlsed On receipt af mice,
lf'ai.,s on the hest RasaRs Of preserving the
Teeth, mailed on receipt Of the nnee. 10 cents, 1ts
stslaae' hu's ~sIk and shopldhs Ia The possession
Of every netsca,
tTp.
o.rroS,-Ai ihsre ave dsalsu Who isks Aayan
gs OF oat advesiisements to impose upaa theiFeas
e@en lnishos preparations, II is Necessary 10 in
tepea having whatyce cet fer, and yoa will os =
fhf assn thoroughly tested, and psepsted Ly yANsk,
psAsnesd hsatisi, TssaAatss of the New Yosk state
ueali,is Assooistiou, and Vice fNsiasAt Of tAe
New hWsCny neaiAl seeiely.
Feeaae ha,AlEsS, New roA.
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No t'hiidrcn

We talk of Adam and Eve, says
an exchange, as having been be-
fore the fall in a very happy con-
dition but one thing they missed
they never were children Ad.
am never played A." bookcy !" he
never drove n tandem of boys with
string; he never skated on a
pond, or played ball, or rode down
hill on n hand.sled. And Eve
never made a playhouse; she new
or took tea with another little girl ,
from tca.tablc set out with the
tea things; she,ncvcr rolled hoop
or jumped the rope, or picccd a
baby quilt, or dressed doll -
They never played blind mans
buff, or pussy wants q corner, or
hurly .burly, or any of the games
with which childhood disports it.
self. How blank their age must
have been within, no memories
of early youth cam" swelling Up
their hearts; no visions of child
hood floating back from the long
past no mothers voice chanting
a lullaby to the ear of infancy, in
tho still hour of night no faith
er's words of kindness speaking
from the church yard where hs
sleeps. Adam and Eve, and they
alone, OF all the countless millions
of men and women that have ever
lived, had no childhood.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
Drowned Potatoes.

Boil potatoes of n nearly uniform
size till about two thirds done;
pour of the water; remove the
skins; place them in a hot oven,
and bake till done. When baked
potatoes arc wanted in haste,
this is a very quick and excellent
method.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-01-28
Sunday aradina.
TaE LnrETrmE or MAN.

When the world was created +,
and all creatures assembled to
have their lifetime appointed, the
ass first advanced and asked how
long he would have to livei
Thirty years, " replied Nature,
:" will that be agreeable to thee ~
"Alas ~ answered the ass, +" It
is long while. Remember what
n wearisomo existence will be
mine from morning until night
sball have to bear heavy burd.
enc, dragging corn sacks TO the
mill, that others may eat bread, ,
while / shall have no encourage
ment, nor be refreshed by any.
thing but blows and kicks. Give
me but a portion Of that time, |
pray "
Nature was moved with com.
passion, and presented but eigh-
teen years. The ass then went
away comiorted, aud the dog came
forward.
How long dost thou require
TO livol" asked Nature. "Thirty
years were too many for the rss,
but wilt tlou be contcntcd with
thcn ~
lis il thy will that | should ~
replied the dog. Think how
much | shall have to run about /;
my feet will not last for so long u
time, and when | shall have lost
my voice for barking, and my
teeth for biting, what else shall
lie fit for but to lie down in the
corner and growl |"
Nature thought ho was right, aud
gave twelve years.
The ape then appeared.
"Thou wilt. doubtless, willing
ly live the thirty ycare," said Ma.
ture, you will not have to labor as
the ass and dog. Life will he
pleasant to thee"
" All. no ~ cried hc ; $50 il
may seem to others. but il will
not be I Should puddings ever
rain down, ] shall excite laughter
by my grimaces, and then be re-.
warded by sour apple. How Of.
ten sorrow lies concealed behind
n jest shall not be able to en-
dure for thirty years"
Nature was gracious, and he re.
ceived but ten.
AT last came man, healthy and
strong, and asked the measure of
his days.
=" Will thirty years content
thecl'
"Dow short a tin 9 ~ exclaimed
man. "Whcn shall have built
my house; and kindlcd a fire upon
my own hcarth-whcn the trees |
shall have planted are about TO
bloom and bear iruit--whcn life
shall seem TO me most desirable, |
shall die, Oh, Nature grant me
II longer period"
Then shall thou have the
eighteen years of the ass be.
Sides
",That is not enough" replied
the man.
I" Take, likewise, the twelve
years ofthe dog"
" II is not yet sufficient" re-it.
Grated man +; "givc me more"
"lw will give thee, then. the ten
years of the ape; and in vain wilt
thou claim more"
Man departed unsatis6ed.
Thus man lives seventy years.
The first thirty are his human
years, and pass swiftly by. He is
then healthy and happy, He la.
bors carefully, and reioices in his
existence. The eighteen of the
ass come next burden upon bur.
den is heaped upon him--he car
ries the corn that is to feed others:
blows aud kicks are the reward of
his faithful service. Tho twelve
years of the dog follow, and he
loses his teeth, and lies down in
the corner and growls. When
tlese are gone, the apes ten years
form q conclusion. Then man,
weak and silly, becomes the sport
of children.