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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

A New FABRc--A gentleman at Tarboro' has
sent scrap of cloth-the warp cotton, and the III
ling one-third wool and twothirds raccoon FUR The
gentleman remarks that the fur is more readily Obtained
than WOOL and our readers may be proied by the sug
gestcn One thing is certain the cloth is stout sub
stantia article the fur mixing most admirably with the
WOOL 1t will make good warm clothing for coarse wear
and for servants. That same old coon can oy this
means he made both useful and ornamental even more
30 than in the days O." coon skins and log cabins"
Raj. Confederate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM NORTHERN GEORGIA

DALTON, April lSth.-James FIndley Chaplain ~ a.,
SD Alabama Regime Mt hung at Tunnel Hill TO-DAY
for Icou aging mutiny aud carrying on secret correpo
denco with the enemy. he made a full confession A,
knowing the the business of the sentence.
1t reported that Gen. Thomas has removed his head
quarters to Rngged, and his troops removing eo
frem Chattanooga. The weather is clear ard cool.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

Fhoh RlCHMOND-CAPTURE OF A YANKEE en-,
Mo.., RICHMOND, April 18TH 1864
ons'eur raul the French Consular Agent at Rcbmon,
on Saturday from proracted visit "a The
- De arrived at City Point in French
unOsfsood that he has completed arrangements for
vessel chartered by him is at City Point and One
pected next week. o'' a'e eE
Inc note signing Bureau of the Treasury pepar,r,..
will be transferred to Columbia this week.
the employees, chiefly ladies' will start for CInh "
thursday 1t reported that the frat and second III
VIII De also temporarily removed to some point fnrhn
SCUM where the cost of Subsistence will be less than ia
Hlchmona. Montgomery and Selma are both man,;ono,
the probable location of these bureaux for the AS
Mr. 70 zio Lugo, Yankee spy was arrested m tro =,
pahannock on Saturday by detective Reeze wlns n a.
point crossing the river. Maps of the harbors Of
ton Wilmington, &C., showing the location of torpe1os
were fund his person.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
LATER FROM THE UNITED eTATEe-FULTHER I'D
VANCE IN GOLD.

RICHNoND April l7th, l6f4.
Later Northern dates state that the Army Of the Potomac
actively preparing for the ming campaign. Brjgadier
General Torbett has been assigned to the command OF the
lst division of cavalry Cen Wilson is 10 relieve Gregg in
command e tSe I'd division.
Scouts report that Longatreet, with the greater portion
of his army, has reached Richmond. They also report
that the officers OF Gen Lees army have been ordered to
send ell the" baggage to Richmond before the 9lh G.
9h) instant.
At accounts the Confederate steamer Georgia at
Garonne, France, reng for During her recent voy
age she captured ard burned in the Bay CT Bscay the
ship William Champion, from New York.
Latest quotations OF gold il New York was ITO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

Is it good policy to under estimate the power of the
enemy The Federal authorities claim net gain of
400 600 men since November, 1s63-that their armies
are stronger by three hundred thousand men than
in November last. We may deny this, but how we
to prove it Would it not be better to put ourselves
in readiness to me Ell this formidable host
Columbus (GQ.,) Sun,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

If April showers bring forth May flowers, what
1owery May we tUM have. Pardon US for the semi
pun,-but really think most people would prefer an
abundance of -four to any quantity of oacsrs. This
evidence of aste Rhe the other thing over which
the romantic go into ecstaces is simply matter OF
sight and smell. Don't it rain !?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
CAPTURE OF A YANKEE sPY.

LI-;CHBURG VA, April 10Th, 1864.
YaIkde spy under the assumed OF Sterling King
and believed to be the comrade of Dr. Reasonably who was
captured at Tappabar1oc has been arrested at Marion
Virginia. and recognized by prisoners from Camp
Douglass q Yankee detective from Chicago. When ar
rested he represented himself Col Gcond he ID W.
ginia Confederate Cavalry.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
NORTHERN NEWS.

RICHMOND, April 10th, 1864.
Additional Northern state that there great ex
element at JoBeshoro inos caused by soldiers shoot
ing czens 4 force has be Ell sent to prevent further
bloodshcd.
The Penusyiv amin Senate adopted resolution
the seat Of Government to Philadelphia.
Meade will be retained in command OF the army of the
Potomac
Il Is railing here to-day. No Rar
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

=, 0uhdLAh1.-We learn that on last Friday night
the store cfMr. VIM II. DENEA1. m Market &C.
below 2nd South side, was broken into. and robbed
among other things OF an amount of bacon valued at
iouF to i've thousand dollars Some five of the negroes
tOr 1t was done by negroes) have been caught, and
PORTIONS OF the bacon found in their possession
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

There screw loose in the transportation of nlai
matter somewhere, or by officials On the Whining
ton and Manchester Railroad We have lately hear
OF letters being ten days the route from WilmiDg
TO CheTaw, and we know Of case where letter is
poRmarked Sumter, S. c., April l3tb l46 miles from
Wimir gton, direct route) which was ,eceived this
morning, the 18th inst We rever like to alIude to
such things but really does appear that there is great
derelction of duty somewhere, and we do trust that
things of this sort will be more carefully attended to-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

The United States papers contain the statement
made by the Provost Marshal General of the condition
of the quota of the several States in the Presidents
call for 200 900 men, dated March IA, 1864, from
which it appears that every State except Illinois, is
in deficiency upon all the calls. The total defcien
ey Of all States amo UNITS to 324, 7l2 men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

Mr.. Thomas Maxwell, of Tuscaloosa, gives the fol,
lowing simple directions for making O cornshelIer =:
In tight room, or sheet, place across tresseIs
stout beard with two auger holes in it, one and a
quarter and one and half inches in diameter. Put
in the small end Ct OF CORR and strike it with
malle and you will shell fast as with any 9th
er shelter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM TRiNs-NISS isSIPPI.

MOBILE, Ala, April 10Th, 1864.
Ware Adams, courier from Trans Mississippi reports
that the 9th inst. Banks courier TO FaEkn cap
tured Banks hasten up, that he surrounded by
rebel cavalry The Red River has suddenly en- Some
forty transports AID gunboats caught above the Rats
and carnot get out before the next winter rise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION CT SELMA.

Til. Selma t. p graphical Union held meeting this
evening and passed resolutions fympabizng with the At
lanta Union, and rendering hearty cooperation in any
calculated the rights CT the frat srniy
and also ordered the corresponding Secretary to commun
cate with thu corresponding Secretary Of the Atlanta
Union, snd report practicable.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
CAMP 50TH RECT n. q. Il.
April 10th, 1864.

A9ssrS. Editors -
The following is the vote OF Captain j. o. A. Kel"
fys ompany from nj GORE in the recent election for
Con gresham from the 7th district of North Carolina
to Fill the var"1cy occasional by the death of Hon. s.
A. Christian.
Ramsey, so; Foster and leach, 0.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM THE limited STATES

RICHMOND. kpriI l7th S64.
The Baltimore Gazette of the l4h has been received.
Gold closed New York at o'clock the 18th inst.
1854 On the 18th EttrinR Bills sod 1872 FlCur has
vanced 30 centa the barrel monster speculation has
BEEN commenced in Bread eus, extending throughout the
NorghGest. General news unimportant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM THE UNITED STATES.

ORANGE G. H., april 18th, 1864.
Northern dates of the h and 18th have been received at
headquarters
On the 18th Gold up to 179, but the that
Chase had negotiated loan of three hundred Thousand
pounds in London it fell to 49, but rallied and closed
TT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM DALTON

DALTON, CA, April l9th 1864
We had general review of the entire army day, by
Gen. Johnston, and Notwithstanding the GOODNESS of
weather. it largely attended, and the air passed Oh
finely. The enemy quite active in front, and aring
times are looked for by ell.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

The Petersburg Express. rep esents Burnsides fsces
landing in large numbers at Portsmouth on Wednesday.
CONVENT IN EAST TENEKs3EE--FROH THE
UNITED 6TATGS--F0RREST AGAIN on The
MOVE.
DALTON, april 10Th, 1864.
Northern dates OF the 18Th instant have been received
The East Tennessee Convention met ct Knoxville the
18th. Delegates from nearly every county pre-
sent.
Ten Nelson made explanation OF his compromise III
with Jefferson Davis He denounced the acts of the Presi
dent Lincoln II unconstitutional AMI regarded them
in violation of the constitution.
William HeskoN was elected President
Daniel Trewhitt made speech denouscpg the apogates
II the bitterest terms.
combination of politician, against The adm;istr alton
exists in strong force.
Andrew Johnston made speech, declaring that the
groes had been working the rich lands of Tennessee org
enough; that slavery already Dead and if had
slaves there would be few traitors.
WAsHI> GToN Ap1 l2th-The railroad bridges over the
Potomac, destroyed by the reshet have been replaced.
New Orleans advices say that large side steam
evaded the blockades at Galveston and had gotten IN
with five thousand stand of arms.
New York, April l2th-H is EepCrtcd that Bishop Nc.
Casky las been appointed Archbishop of New York. and
Bishop Spauldng of baltimore.
The steamer Virginia, from Liverpool on the 29sh ut
has arrived TBe Danish Conference is to meet at Lon
don on the 18th April.
Consols 91$ Cotton was duI snd o2changed
The Steamer City of New York was wrecked at the en-
trance of Queenstown harbor by running rock. She
will prove total oae
The Prussans attempted to carry Duppel by storm, but
after engagement lasting for five hours their whole line
lepu!sed.
In New York cotton quoted at II cents and gold
l71B
Harris of Maryland snd Fernando Wood defended Long
Of Chic.
CAIRO Aprf l2th-1 reported that the rebel Forrest
with large force, advancing Paducsh last night in
four directions. Roinforcemen:s have been sent from
Mayfeld.
Nothing transp ring here.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

WE nave heard, Indirectly, that Governor VAN
WILL visit Wilmington at distant day, and will pro-
baby address the people while here. Should he con-
Guide to do 50, we would suggest Tuesday of the first
week Of SUI arior Court likely to furnish an audience
from a" sections of the county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
TELEGRAPHIC
Ronorts or tina Presa Assoctatior
Reports OF the

to the Congress- in the year 1868
by -. q THRAsHER in the Clerks Office of the District
Court OF the Confederate States for the Northern District
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

ALL accounts would seem to agree that Burnside il
about attempting his advance up On the South side O
James River This advance will be in connection with
other movements against RchG0nd and the fact that
BURNsDE's forces have shown themselves at Suffolk
Portsmouth and elsewhere in that direction looks as
the main attempt was to be made shouid unfavor
able weather not interpose insuperab!e obstacles.
OF course it becomes US not to say nyhng about
with the practcabuity of BURNs1DEs advance up tie
South side of james River That be will have to find
out for himself, and no doubt he will lie will prcba.
bly, receive few essors in the art OF war that will be
unpleasant at first, but may DO him good eventually.
Gold in New York is going up fast. Is it simply
the natural course Of financial affairs or is it acceie-
rated by the receipt Of discourag;pg news from the
West? Something is at work. and the matter is rapidly
passing beyond al Glance of control.
Whether tie reports from Fort Pillow be accurate
not, (those published :cstcIday) We cannot say
That the Fort was taken is certain, with its garrison
and that many of the latter slain, hardly admits
OF doubt, but there very probably mistake in
the figures. 5000 like largo number Of whites
to 400 negroes 1t seems like too large garrison for
six eight guns. Surely fort could hardly be storm
ed and such large garrison put to the sword without
less gilmore than 80 the part Of the assaiants.-
We will have to look for something more definite and
reliable.
The Senate CT Pennsylvania is in dread Of another
visit from LEE hence their resolution in favour of mov
ing the seat of government from Harrisburg to Philt
delphia for greater security.
Things are working reasonably well, everything con-
si1ered and, We trust will soon work better.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

IT APPEARS that CEASES so-caled gold certificates
which he offers at $l65, not redeemable in GOLD.
They only receivable as gold in payment of duties,
at the Custom House. Hence it is that they do not
keep down the price of gold which continues to
COUP.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM DALTON,
DALTON, GA. Al

DAL1oN GA, April 10Th, 1854
All quiet in front. Five Alabamans who were to have
been shot to-day for desertion temporar lily reprev
ed by Gen. Johnston until President Davis could be heard
from.
Weather cIoudv and cool.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

AT the earnest desire of many of our army subscri-
bers, we publish Major Curry Combe's experiences
in Mobile. It is rather rich sketch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

HEENAN, the prize fighter, is thought to te gradually
dying the Northern papers say. He is ticking bis
time at it and not hurrying himself. He never got
over that beating by the English prize fighter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

The New York Times cries out loudly against mscegna-
ton, that II had conceived possible that hostility
slavery would have led to wholesale iBermsrrago
with negroes the Republican patty would have
ceiVed by oounenaBce or support from us The Times
now sees ard confesses its error.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

The prize steamer Pet captured of WiImiD ston, n
o., vas sold at Boston the 9th Instant for $50.
D00
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

The combat evidently thickens, and appearances TO-
vor very carly opening Of hostilities in Virginia
upon a scale of ureGGmpIed magnitude. No doubt
there is force in the reasoning that the enemy in
compelled TO push things forward in order to
avail themselves Of the services in the opening conflicts
of portion Of their veteran troops whose term o.
service s about expiring, and who have not enlisted
but we really question whether with this incentive
there may not be physical obstacles sufficient to pre-
vent any very active operations at early day the
news by telegraph would seem to indicate. If the
weather in Northern Virginia has been anything like
that which have had here tie ground hardly be
practicable for artillery and without this it seems to
as no decisive operations viii be urdertaken nor even
if undertaken does it appear to that they can be car
Led forward. We may be mistaken, but We hardly
think go. at any rate few days will determine, and
q few more may bring US the news Of more stirring
events than any that have yet marked even this war;
fruitful it has been in such The collision n1a take
place this week, but should rot be at all surprised
if it should be deccd until next week or the week
after.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
Extract From Northern s'aps's Rr"'iVsd ny he
Press Rio hDscId

rgE1ArE AFFAIR ARKANSAS
st Lou,s April 6h.tThe following particulars OF Col
Snsl f Tt,s Roo ls' datea here Ma ch a.
Colonel Clay on. will small rec OF 1naIt.y ano a CIV
aha En- Hr BIZ ses5s 10 G
es tie body of the rebel
nnoop r nS army 1' ID
Greenhouse, the LIT Indiana ara deg., Jung, .,
the 5th Kansas cavaly sent advance win one
hundred mem visp the bri(ge saw large force
rebels the Opposite side s to Our
shelbys command which dress in Federal uniform, and
that the Federas them and beg them hurry to
The rebels rushed and fast they crossed
were captu.d Their guns were thrown into the river.
five wagons laden with supplies. which were Destroyed
three hundred horses aud null and master safe,
bridge was burned tt - and march Of eighty miles was
accomplished in >'enty-fou hnufa
ARMY CORPS COMMANDS.
1be following important order has just been issued:
WAR DkPARTMEET,
ADJUTAET GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington April 4, 1864. J
BY d ection of the Preadeut the United States the
following changes and assignee t. ara made in corps
Major General P. Sheridan is assigned to ths
mand OF the ca ally corps OF the army of the Potomac
Major General Gordon Granger is relieved from the
ard is assigned in his stead
the 23d army corps.
Major Genec tocum will report to Major General sher-
jor General StoDeman will lcpot to sor General Scho-
field commanding the ,nept OF the Otio for assign
ment.
Major Genera GtarRr will report by letter to tie Adu-
tant Gene1 al OF be army.
Captain Rosce Porter United ftates Ordnance depart
ment is announced aid Lieut. Gen Grant,
with rank OF Lieutenant Colonel.
|, BY order of the Secretary OF War.
e. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutsnt General
That portion of this order relating The consolidation
of the 18th and 18th HIS been amended to de-
nominate this cInsodat the Goth, instead of the LIST
corps.
THE BNEMY's PLANS FOR IG CAAPAIGr--"OE TO
RICHMOND
The Washington correspondent of The New York World
under date OF the 10Th inst, says:
Preparations for the grand movement on Richmond,
which will low be delay hy The il Virginia.
going forward 18th quiet but Vt hement The
organization OF tie Of the Potomac las been gener
ally perfected Gen. Badly Smith will command two army
corps, which ore oreaIiz at Fortress Monroe The
troops under bis command will be pushed the Peninsu
la whilst the amy OF the Potomac keeps Lees forces Wig
orousy occupied Cen BurIaide will his CID
via Godsboro', Gu n< the railroad at THAT point.
The WOrldS correspondent the opinion that
this grand combination will compel the rebels fall back
from the lire OF the Rapdn tie Gefences of Richmond,
and that the greaeet battle of the will be fought in
the vicinity the Confederate capital He also that
those defencea have been strengthened and that mines
have been prepared at ''seVeral vital parts.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM ATLANTA.

ATLANTA, April lsth.-Ths Atlanta papers re-irpo +,
day. concedag to the demand of the prnters excet m
Re G. ister, which holds out
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

NOTHING NEw.-The Tarboro Southerner of tie
10th says that everything seems to be quiet in and
around Plymouth and Washington at the present
tame.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

SHAD IN R1CHMoND.-The Richmond Whig says
that last week the smaller sbad sold there at ten to
twelve dollars pair. We shHd here this
small enough to be squeezed into that compass.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
FROM RICHMOND

a gentleman from Maryland says he understood at
nopoiG and other places which be visited recently that
Burnside would the South aide Of James River If
advance in that direction be fornd practicable More
rain fe'i here to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
III.
GoLDsBoRo', n. c., April Sd, 1864.

MeSSrS. Editors =
Will you be kind to let it be known through the
columns of valuable where wounded soldiers
procure artificial limbs know OF several that would
be glad to know, they could supply Themselves l.
self, of that number will see front the WI IT.
ing that it is done with the left hand.
Respectfully, &c, ,-
SUBSCRIBER.
Will those engaged engaging in the business or &C.
quained with it, please inform We should begad 20
hear from them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
Issue OF New Currency.
The following amounts have teen issued in the r<w
curr ency to the present time:

DO on know who built this bridge said to
Hook. NO., replied Hook; but if you 90 over yppA DO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21

The capture of Fort Pillow seems TO be co.6rmod
the shreveport news to extentx ""o
Grant writes down his official loss at Missionary D.,
Gnu houoan at Six hundred killed, four ,bop,
sand wounded and seven hundred missing '"'u'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL

CoNFEpERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
WILMINGTON, n. c., THURSDAY. APRIL al, 1864.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-21
uConf.d.r,te Soldiers, Fort Fisher.

Communication received. We agree with nearly al
OF it. but think it requires some modification. Some
narts {. it. although correct enough we fear might
produce results not contemplated by the writer
We will briefly say that the communication ASKS
whose fault it is that with provisions IN tne
the families of soldiers exposed to sunefns luz -.
want of food 1t is not the fault OF the resiaen' VI
the Generals for they do the best they can 90 u
of the Yankees 1t is, says the communicated n u'
e.lo 81 home Militia officers, officers OF Home Guards
~ others out of service who speculate upon the
ssaries of life and refuse to redeem the pledges made
.. the families of soldiers. These families cannot and
will not starve while there provisions IN the country
nor will their husbands end fathers IN The army
submit to their starving. But we will not foresIae
the communication itself We would like, II possible
TO see the writer and explain what we THINK unuer tne
circumstances had better be modIhed'
Tn the meantime we would say to ALTO the people
10 tie county authorities, TO every who has any
thing to spare-to every who has anything to d.
Yde spare what you can spare, divide what you have
for Yourselves see that while there is any provisions in
the country the wives and children of it, defenders do
not suffer. In this county we believe that although
there may be isolated OF suffering, STILL as gener
al thing the poor those in need of assistance were
never more literally or fully provided for. We do trust
that such will hereafter be the case in all the counties
of the State, ard especially of this region. The true
friend OF the soldier is the who looks to the wants
OF his family Let the soldier in camp or in fort feel
that these dear to him run no risk of suffering and his
heart is relieved and his Strengthened The man
who not in the Gmy fighting should be doing all be
for the at kcme by increasing the resources
of the to the support Of the SOL
der in camp and the relief Of the dependent at
home-nct specuatiDg the government or extor +
ting from the needy. The will not last forever
the soldiers vii! return home, and they will come with
memories in which will be freshly treasured the names
fhose who have rot discharged their duty in these re-
specs especially in the latter. Mutterings not loud
but deep, already give warnings which cannot wisely
be dsregarded warnings which it would not only be
more patriotic but more prudent to iced in time.