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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-08-12
Refugees from Rcbcisiom NJ Cairo.

Cairo (lll,) correspondent says:
"Refugees are still arriving at this post in
large numbers. They are devoid of clothing.
food, or money, and repose on the levee, un-
protected by friendly roof, and without any
means OF helping themselves. T. fact many OF
them do not appear to desire to help themselves.
II they desired it ever so much however, they
could not. Ninety.fye Of these poor houselsss
wretches, driven from their homes at The South
by the conscripuon officer anp 81 s~'r nj star
walton for themselves and littls ONES, arrived
last night on the steamer Belle o. St. LoI'S, AS
/ write. the most helpless Of the number he up
on the hard ground within my view, covered
only by the filthy rags they have brought from
Secessa, the thermometer at ninety, and their
unprotected heads and faces exposed TO the lull
blaze of MONDAY sun. -Four died before
morning. How many more may die ere night
sets in, Providence can only iofeteil. Bot a
single rough small coffin Of ugpainted pine,
horne upon the shoulders of a colored man in the
direction of the group. Informs me that one
more poor unfortunate has been added TO the
hundi eds which repose in our city ceneiery or
in the Potters' field.
There is a mother and her two children one
barely out Of arms, sitting beueah the body o!
a wagon, upon which are loaded her house
hold goods. Near this mother is q wife attend
ing apparently the last hours of her emaciated
husband. Beyond her sits man who more
fortunate than the remainder, his possessed
himself of an old umbrella. perch5d upoE pile
OF bedding, looking upon the sutierings ofthost
around him with pc culiaIly idiniio s;nre lie
is either drunk or mad, perhaps little of both
God knows he has suffered enough to be per
mitted blank space in existence, purchased
even at the expense of his brains or his soul''
s..I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-08-12

THE DESoLATIoNs OF WAR. A correspon-
dent of the Nashville Union who has explored
the region passed over by Sherman's army
| says:
"Flom Chattanooga to Marietta there is pre-
sented to the eye one vast sheet of misery. The
| tugtives from ruined villages or deserted fields
seek shelter in the mountains. Cities sacked
towns burnt, population decimated, are so
many evidences OF the fearful guilt that rests
upon the chiefs of this most wicked and cause.
less rebellion. All along the roads are great
wheat fields in which no sickcl will enter crops
sufficient to feed all New England are TO he
| lost for want of labortrs. The owners have
been driven into the rebel army by mercless
conscription, and the blacks have been sent
! further South. ] saw enough of this country
to get a most vivid and painful impression of
the horrors of war. This is a beautiful coun-
| try exclaimed friend, as his eyes for the
first time looked upon the gentle undula;ions
of the valleys, terminating in the windings OF
the rivers, tlanked by the majestic barriers Of
the mountains. The entire country, in almost
every rood of it, is a battlefield, trodden over
by both armies. In every town the more pub
lie buildings and the more conspicuous residen-
ces have been devoured by fire or rddled with
shot and shell. Used as headquarters, or for
rebel commissary stores, or occupied by promi-
nent rebels such buildings have become singled
out for destruction. In some instances churches
have not escaped. They have been stripped
for hrewoUd or converted into barracks and
hospitals. In the towns one is struck with The
absence Of young men and men in middle life
Fences are demolished, and here and there {
lordly mansion stands all unsightly ruin"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-08-12

ONLY A Niger. Lieut. Hunt of Utica (U.
S. regular artillery recently fell overheard
from a tug in the James River, and ws-' drown
ed. His body not being recovered by the tug,
some relatives went down and dragged the riv-
er for it in vain, being afforded every facility by
our naval officers. Finally, they inquired along
the river bank, and found two negroes who
told them of another negro who had buried
the body of Federal officer which he found on
the river bank. Proceeding to the negroes hut
| they met his wife, who showed them the cloth
ing, spurs &c', of the buried officer which they
readily recognized as Lieut. Hunts. She also
produced and gave them $57 in cash with his
wallet, which her husband had taken before
burying the body, deeently shrouded in coarse
cloth, in the best coffin he was able to make.
In little while the husband returnnd, and, be-
fore aiding them to exhume the remains, pro-
duced $500 more, with certain important pa
pers which he had also taken from the body
but which he had carefully concealed even from
his vile, because The soid) the guerrilas often
came there, and they might frighten her into
giving up to them documents and money which
they ought not to have. All these were brought
away with the body.-Iribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-08-12
THE VERMONT PHUENIX.
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
Cow VAmCn,s mEssAGE,

TIE Message of Gov. Vance, copious synopis Of
which We publish to-day, although, 10 some things,
little queruous will commend itself to the public ap
prevail by the general wisdom of its suggestions and the
purity Of ts patriotism. We glad to chronicle such
uterances from the Executive of the sister State which
lies beside u.s. and with whose fortunes those OF Nlrg0
ia are intimately and forever associated and blended
There is of its topics On which we deem it prop.
to make word OF comment. 1t formed subject Oh
consideration in the Governors Convention at Augusta
and the basis of one of the resolutions there adopted
Gov. Vance's position, Ike that OF Gov. Brown is ID
harmony with the Augusta resolution. Congress 10
called upon to repeal the law under which the Coned-
crate Executive establishes regulations for the gov
eminent of our foreign commerce.
Before Congress shall comply with this request, we
hope it will give the subject full consideration. lS
not the frat time the proposition has been made aDc
indeed the last Congress far acceded to 1t as to pass
a Ia1 accordingly. But when it returned to the
House by the President, with the reasons which rem
dered such impolitic, the members were 30
convinced by the exposition thus made, that by very
large majority they sustained the veto and assented 10
the law % ii now stands. Tie veto message we nave
heretofore published and it's arguments have lever been
ans wered. We do not believe they can be. The NIL
itary defence of the country is intimately involved 10
the question: and, therefore, it may not ee decaeo
without due celebration. The regulations secure
TO the State authorities all the privileges they col
reasonably desire while but for them, we should have
he Stale ard Confederate officers bidding against eacu
Other for vessels and blockade runners seeking shef
from Just and indispensable aervce to che GoVerI-
meat which defends the port of Wilmington ard keeps
it opeo by entering into more advantageous engage
ments with State officials. The difficulty originate! III
one Of Governor Browns peculiar State rgnts lancle
ard s, We entirely persuaded, without aoeq
Richmond Sentinel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
LEGISLATIVE.

Both Houses of the General Assembly of this State
have postponed the elections for O. s. Senator and for
Secretary OF State of North Carolina until the middle
OF next week. There to be an impossoility to
get majority for any candidate fer either of these Off
ces.
In the Senate On Friday, the Sd inst Mr.. Hall, Of
New Hanover, introduced bill to authorize the coun
y court OF his county to regulate the fees of the county
solicitor.
Mr.. Ellis, of Bladen, introduced bill to allow mem
bers OF the General Assembly, for this session only $45
Per day. and fifty cents per mile for travelling expenses.
Resolutions requiring II questibg.-JoURNAL.] the
aboishiDg OF provost guards il North Carolina and to
procure the release of certain nm citizens of the State
he ID to military service at Wilmington, adopted
by decided votes.
In the House on the 81, Mr.. CRAIG of Mcdowell,
introduced resolution of thanks to the officers and SOL
dlers from North Carolina.
Mr. j. W. HEADES; of Chatham bill to amend the
militia and Home Guard act, in such manner as to
SUBJECT members of the General Assembly to Home
Guard duty except during the session of that body
Passed its first reading.
MIR. CLAP, of Guilford introduced series If reeo
utions protesting against any suspension of the Hab
as Corpus. Made special order for Wednesday next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

correspondent of the Richmond Sentinel has long
communication in that paper Of the 81, the sigma
ture Of Cruiser" in which be controverts the state
mens and combas the arguments Of Governor VANeE's
message, far reference is made to the subject of
bockade-runnng at this port. With this discussion
do not propose to ntermeddle further than say
that "Oruser" denies that the loss of the Advance
have been caused as Governor VANCE asserts by the
mpressment OF her foreign coal for the Tallahassee for
cling b. to North Carolina coal-au inferior arti-
Gle. he says -" for the information of the Legisa-
ture of North Carolina, and of Congress, when that
body is memoriazed for payment for the aforesaid ship
beg to say that coal taken from the Advanee
for the Tallahassee, which statement will be subsanti-
ated by the adavts of the officers of the last men
toned vessel'
In stating this Cruiser is no doubt correct since
have been assured of the same fact by gentlemen in
whose information and truthulness we have the fullest
confidence
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

IF anything we're wanting to show that the present
movement o! SIBERIAN, preceded by the abandonment
and partial destruction of Atlanta is not voluntary
one that thing might easily be found in reference to
his order compelling the departure of the citizens from
Atlanta, which, he said all required for military
purposes aud for the of the rmy with which he
cupied it. Now he hurres off, gives up Atlanta casts
himself like bread upon the waters with the hope that
he may be able to return after many days with crop
Of laures He certainly seeks safety in the path of
danger
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
Yankee barbarian.

Some of our lately returned prisoners state THAT Aa
May, the Confederate prisoners at Point Lookout ana
Fort Delaware wore vaccinated by general order, ala
the vaccine matter turned out to be poisonous May
of our men had their arms amputated, and numpsI
belonging to Virginia regiment, who have Isey
returned as sick, are in Sad condition. ln aI
whole arm is infaned and swollen, and the arm u
one has lately broken out at the wrist in terrible sos
There is cankerous sore the arm OF the other so
four or five inches in diameter and the nesn all aYuuo
is perfectly black The possibility is that both will oSe
their arms. C.u,,
This same fiendish act perp2trated on our camp
Chase prisoners in Ohio some two months ago, Wnon
many Of our men we're inocuated with disease 1OO
horrible to MENTION and died loathsome death or We'
rendered miserable for life Is there no limit 10
kee inhumanity? L
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
coSrEDERATE FINANCES.

The following Communications frou the Secretary OF
the Treasury presented, on Monday, IN the House
of Representatives
TIE EXCHANGES OF THE CID ISSUE +" FOR THE NEW.
Tht following communication from the Secretary OF
the Treasury was received and read:
TREASURY DEARTMENT, G. s.. A,
Richmond, Nov. 23d, 1864.
Hon. THos s. BccocK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
SIR The resolution passed By the House of Repre-
sentatives on the 2lst inst calls for the following nor
nation Whether the old issueo of Treasury notes is
being exchanged for the Itw ard ii not, why also
what arrarg emens have been me- !e to that end"
/ have now the honor to furnish the information
quired
The amount Of new issue paid out in exchange for
old from LIST of pr to lst October, is $l21 030 100
Since the 1st OF October the exchange Of has
been continued with activity, all the Assistant Treasur
ers and Pay Depositares we'll meny of the Tran
sient Deposit aries, being supplied with the issue
for that purpose Still farther to promote the
fence of the public the following regulations have been
adopted
l. The Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Pay De
postares have been horzed to receive the old issues
Except the 500 b in payment of nontaxable bonds
at 662& cts.
2 They have been authorized to receive them in like
manner, On CALL at per cent? and i'll hypothecaton oil
nor taxable bonds.
3. They and all the Depositaries appointed for fund
ing, numbering in all two hundred have been au-
thorzed to receive them ara register the names of the
depostors and the deposited ard after the lst OF
January 10 forward copies Of the registers TO Rich
mond when the new issue will be sent to pay depos-
tors.
g. a. TRENHOLM,
Sect'y Of the Treasury
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
ANSWER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PRO
PALACE oE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
PROVINCE OF BAHIA, Oct. 5, 1864.

ANSWER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCE.
PALACE oE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
PROVINCE OF BAHIA, Oct. 5, 1864.
In note dated this day, Mr.. Thomas F. W ilsor
Consul of the United States, claims that the steamer
Florida now anchored in this port, shall 20. be admit
ted to free practice obtain permission 10 provide
herself with coal, provisions, supplies, and utensils Of
any kind whatever, nor receive on board any person
whatever he likewise requests, that as this cruiser u
combination with the Alabama, violated the sovereign
ty of the Imperial Government OF Brazil by capturp
and destroying vessels belonging to citizens of the Uni
ted States of America within The territorial waters OF
the empire, near the island of Fernando de Noronha in
April 1863, she may be detained, with all her officers
and crew. in order to for this h4grant violation
of the sovereignty of the Government of Brazil and of
the rights of citizens of the United States within the
jurisdiction of the Brazilian Government.
In reply to the counsel have to inform him that ag
the said vessel belongs to the Confederate States, in
whom the Imperial Government recognized the charsc
ter of begerents, all the assistance required by human
ty may be furnished her, which docs in wise const-
tute assistance for warke purposes as laid down by in
ternationa law, and does not conflict with that neu-
rraty which this Government studiousy seeks to pre-
serve and has always preserved 10 the contest between
the States OF North America. The undersigned can.
not therefore, admit the first portion Of the claim of
the COUNSEL in the general manner in which it pre-
sented and particularly in relation to those articles
considered contraband of war; in conformity with in.
sructons Issued that subject by the Imperial Gov
eminent, and according to which the said vessel will
only be permitted to remain in this port for length of
time absolutely indispensable.
In regard to the second part of bis note is my du
ty to observe to the consul that if it were fully
established that the Florida had previously violated
such proceeding would scarcely authorize
TO refuse her permission to enter the ports of the EN-
pre- and could warrant US to commit the acts
required by tbs Coosu, which would be equivalent to
hostile rupture without the intervention of the
oreme Government of the State, which is alone compe
ant to authorize such rupture.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

The Augusta papers Of Friday brought us little OF
nothing from SHERNAN. When last heard / be was
near Louisville Ga Louisville about 80 miles south
west of Augusta, about the same distance from the
Savannah river. BE moves very alowy-not more than
miles day. The Chronsele Sentinel states on
hearsay, that General WHEELER estimates sHERMAN's
forces at rs 900 men, all told News brought to Charles.
ton by way OF Savannah, report that the main body
OF the enemys troops have turned Of towards Bruins
wick, Ga. We doubt this very much.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
TIE SEIZURE OF THE FLORIDA.

TIE SEIZURE OF THE FLORIDA,
THE OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
The United States Consul to the President of the Prov
ince.
CONSULATE CT THE q. S. OF AMERICA,
BAHIA, Oct 5, l864-9 A. M.
To bis Excelercy, Antonio Josquim da Silva Cones
President OF the Province of Bahia
Sir This morning steamer anchored in this port
bearing the flag adopted by those who involved in
the rebellion against the Government of the United
States of America and en- Informed that the said YES
sci is the Florida which is engaged 10 capturing vessels
navigating under Ethe flag of the United States of
America, and in destroying tbe By making bonfres OF
them and their cargoes.
The vessel in question is not commissioned by any
recognized Government whatever, and her officers
composed OF persons of various nati0naties who
not subject to any law and are consequently not enti
tied to the privileges and mmunltes conceded to yes
sells navigating under the flag OF civilized nation I,
heefore protest. in the name of the United States of
America, against the admission OF this vessel to free
practice, by which she might be enabled to supply her,
self with coal, provisions, tackle, Utensils of any kind
whatever or receive board any persons, whatever
finally against any assistance, aid protection which
might be conceded TO her In this port u any other
belonging to this Province.
likewise claim that the pratic1l cruiser in comb
nation with the pirate Alabama violated the soVere gn-
ty OF the imperial government of Braz by capturing
and destroying vessels belonging to citizens of the Uni
ted States OF America, within the territorial waters of
Brezil, near the island Of Fernando de Noronba in
April 1863, be detained with ali her officers and crew,
in order for fragrant violation of the
ereignty of the Government of Brazil and the rights of
citizens of the United States Within the Jurisdiction
the Brazilian government. l avail myself OF this &C.
casion to TO your EzceiIency the of
distinguished consideration. have the honor to be,
with the greatest respect,
Your obediert servant
THos f. WILSON,
Consul Of the United States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

AT the late Presidential election in the North Lin
coin carried eight of the large Cities and Mcclellan
seven The Lincoln cities were Boston, Philadelphia
Pittsburg, Cincinnati Chicago, st. Louis, Baltimore
and Indianapolis. The Mcclellan cities were New
ork, Brooklyn, Albany, New haven, Buffalo, Mn ::
waukie and Louisville.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
t t more matters, and thus continue the vo,L
Time 10 Time until the close of the war VAC "OtS iron

collect more matters, and thus continue tba vo.,
Lille W Time until the close of the war, "OiA Iron
L. QUARTEEMAsTER's pEplRrErv-
ms Department has furnished clothing s.,.
GARRISON equpage' pay, bounty and Transparent sO
ru roops ano Paio other miscellaneous account. %
o.. me disbursements from the 3lst March Ioe,
DUN september, 1864, are as follows. -0O4' to
ESlothiog, Camp and Garrison EQuipaue 49,.
Wood ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ssSs %
ii nseOe,s to work in Cotton, &c S
na;rs consisting of transportation re- "VO W
Hire Of Tshorry, hire of clerks &c.,...., 2a1.,
vi notifications around Raj ''''
Bogn ~ 1roops AA'la Home Guards, 81 az
Advance to Disbnrsing 0facefs 1850 as %
This Department continues to snrrI, A., ~
DINA troops IN the service of the CcrFJrot q Ost'
as well as those 10 the service of the ST. S'ates
abundance Uncomfortable clothing The enclo0 WV 90
men, mafked 81 shows the amount of co,tlOe
manufactured ard turned over to the Confder .,oog
eminent during the six months ending Both gov
for issue to the North Carolina Troops also ,bo
made to troops III the service of the State durnn %
same period. ug lie
There has been received for clothing from the H.
federate government sdce the 3lst of March lao, -
sum OF two million four hundred and twenty tbop,,aS
tiII ,1tnJ ~ ~ nc Egt [ government
ing in the sum of two million three hnndroS W cloth
four thousand two hundred and three dollars tSS'
354,2O3) w.
The money yalue of the clothino ;,Onod - .Lor
in the State service since the Js Msrcb troops
TO two hundred and tbirtvf7 70 thonsanJ dI "UUuon
OOO) "-'''
Tie accounts of the Chief Qaartermuster and D.,
master have beea rendered quarterly to the Auditor q,
settlement
5. SUBSTANCE DEPARTMENT
in the service of the State and to the Home Guard a
Militia when called into service uu
TIC d;shrrssnoor.o from, tho u - y5ooh 1oc,
ootL Ct,S : oc w tm" u'O"' A0o4, 70 the
p,,,ons.o Of sDh.i.,srco st,,os .o,, j.,
Misceilareo1s, ~.a uuH.u'' '5s s:i 80
-
1nouot eiSouase1'i -, @ 6 80
"''" "a - - ~ ''' f'N' O'OOV q
t722 -, -
Sales Of qubsstenca stores. chiefly '' o.
10 County Commissioners. $ll0.0'4 6l
Valne OF stores On hand and in
set gGtb isei nus q" o'"' Pii00 $7ss 5,e o. so,.,,
- -
Expenses to the Department.. $l34 AL 2,
M, .. e a. CL:.t
Ie acSouu1 VI 'e Hul, ooiLnIssay nas oeen fer-
'e'0" qu"i 'ei'y ~ VIC nUoi'0' III 'oe"eneu''
g. ORDNANCE DEPARTMET.
Til, Darortr,ont hoe furnished o-os o,,r,u,;,.
and accon rpmen4s n tho tIonns and tn the Mitia I
Home Gnards, --'
Tho disbursements of tbiu denar,nant firm, tho o..
March 1854 70 the 3Oth Ssntemher 1854 ora q, tnI
lows: W
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

The Yankee papers have found mares nest. They
say that attempt was recently made to fire the prin
cpal hotels in thecity of New York. No doubt it will
all be laid to the charge Of rebel emssaries" although
evidently done by parties belonging to New York. and
simply with an eye to plumber
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
Richmond Dispatch.

RAID on PIEDMONT SPRINGs-We learn rom - ~.
Route Agent on the Western Road, (says the SaSoa,
ry Watchman,) that tory raid was made on DStb
November, resulting in serious loss Of property "
Mr. Lindsay, the proprietor of the Springs IRers
were about twenty persons il the company. iny
spent the night at the Springs arng well and do nU
make known their business until after breakfast ne
morning. They captured two wagons and teams o..
pills ged the place of all movable property Iney any
carried off the negroes bat they have since Ths
Mr.. Lindsay estimates his loss at about $zV,VVV' law
Springs are Is miles above Morganton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

Rur AsHoRE.-We learn that On the night of Fri
day or the morning of Saturday the steamship ella,
belonging to the Bee " Company, was run ashore on
Bald Head Beach. Heavy firing has been head in that
direction.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

HE CONFEDERATE STATES ALMANAC AND DEPosrro
RY OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, FOR THE YEAR 1865
D. u CLARKE Publisher, Mobile Ala
lne ABOVE seems to be really useful work, embrac
ing mucn valuable statistical and general information
OF which 1t contains something about one hundred
pages closely printed matter