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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-01-21

fUKkEr.
Minister Morris has kept the Government Advised ID
that country Mr Seward writes TO him, September ..
1858 The circular which you have addressed 10 Anne
rlcan Consus ia Turkey 10 approved. The Government
receives with lively satisfaction the information you have
conveyed OF great domestic reform the administration
Of customs In The empire and you authorized to con-
graduate the Sultan"
Minister Wood writes to Mr. Seward April IA, 1868,
Since my last despatch have had the pleasure Of road
ing to and hearing with tho Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Hail. the resolutions of the United States Congress
foreign interference They received his unqualified assent
With these before the world and energetic enforce
men of the CONSUMPTION at home Europe will learn that
not under the coatro of the mob she has been
taught 1t now looks if by another year put
down the rebellion By starvation if in other way
EGYPT
CoGsul General Thayer writes to Mr. Seward that very
marked stimulus has been impaired to the production Of
cotton 10 Egypt in consequence Of the continued failure
the supply from America Mr. Seward says this news 10
very gratifying "The President" he says, 10 grati6el
with the evidences which your despatch brings Of tie
friendship of his hness the Pacha and you authorize
ed to him that in all his enterprises for the improves
meD of his people and important domain he has the gym
patty and best wishes of the Government and people Of
the United States"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-01-21


case preference to any other European Power simply
because she always wishes WELL and leaves us to con
duct our affairs we think be t."
Mr. Taylor, ia writing to Mr.. Seward, January 81,
1863 says have Just returned from interview with
Prince Gertohacow" Tell him." said he, that the
policy of Russia in regard to the United States is fixed
aud will not be changed by the adopted by any
other nation We greatly desire you know the ter
mnaton Of your unfortunate struggle but we shall not
offer our friendly mediation until certain of being &C.
cepted by both sides-by the Federal Government and
the Southern States We earnestly hope for the main.
tenance Of the Union, but at the time have
hostility to the Southern peoples and for the sake Of both
sides shall gladly prefer our services when they
mutually requested, but not until then" And the EN-
pero to Minister Clay 10 May last that he
in memory the friendly expressions formerly used in regard
to the United States aud that nothing would be wanting
on his part to make permanent the cable relations Of
the past.
NETHERLANDS.
The affairs Of the Netherlands communicated by
Minister Pike. He Gays, writing to Mr. Seward; tThe
question Of the recognition Of the Confederate States
the leading Powers it s plain indefinitely postponed
It to be at last authotatvey proclaimed that until
the United States desst from their attempt to put down
the rebellion the great States will not recognise the Con-
federate Government"
Mr.. Seward, writing to Mr Pike, October 10. 1868,
says There indications that the worlds patience to-
wards the utterly vicious iosurrecon in this country Is
beginning TO fail interpret in this way the report Of
European opinion you have given me, concurring. A. it
does with the statements Of others Of representatives
abroad
CHINA.
Minister Burlingame advises the Government Of affairs
10 the Celestial Kingdom" He says he has established
the most friendly relations with the Chinese Government
Mr. Seward writes to him September g. 1858: The
policy which you have adopted in the conduct OF your DIFF
fcut and responsible mission 10 able and wise and 1t 10
also ust towards the Chinese Government and people, and
liberal towards all other nations 1t is an occasion Of spe
cia elcitaon that il meets the Of the en-
ghtened representatives Of Great Britain, Russia, and
France One may very reasonably fear that the beneficial
policy thus agreed upon would fall into disuse, II those
Minister'S any Of them should at any time give place to
less intelligent and able statesmen Bot this consideration
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deem il ineIpedent to restrain your ton at pre-
by special instructions hut chez rfny wait the de.
veopment of events which must have occurred since
that communication was sent"
Among the documents s one dated April 4, 1868, in
which Minister Blatchford says to Mr.. Seward: His
Holiness well the Cardinal Secretary Of State
decided friends Of the Unon and ardsnty desire that its
integrity may be preserved The latter strong in the
expression of his hopes that the North would speedily
subdue the rebellion"
Mr.. Seward, writing to Minister Marsh July %. 1884,
says The President expects you express to the Min
liter for Foreign Affairs the sincere satisfaction of this
Government with the which given by him to
the proposition Of the Btsh Government concerning
visits of the iosurgent vessels in Italian ports Their
cognton OF the insurgents % begerent was an unue-
cessary proceeding the part Of her Maiesy Govern
ment 1t has been very Injurious to the United States
while It has brought to the British nation itself only rou
besome inconveneuces and requires constant efforts to
prevent new and more dangerous complications"
Mr. Seward writes, April 90 1863, The assurance Of
Mr. Cerrut Of the continued sympathy Of bis Government
for our cause 10 very gratifying Italy cannot know how
soon the principle of nationality which maintaining
may become important to herself We acting 6xed
policy worthy Of consideration by all free Governments
liable to be assaiIed by reactiouary movements"
BELGIUM.
In despatch from Mr.. Seward 10 Minister Sanford,
September 30, 1863, he says have submitted to the
President your despatch Of the 4h of September The
representations you have made to his Majesty, therein
expressed to have been discreet and proper and
the liberal and friendly sentiments he expressed in reply
cordially appreciated.
IF do not mistake the civil is now becoming 40
runs to those who began it reckesy and without just
cause. to induce anxious consideration about the pro-
babe result This is not submission nor is il reconcis
on but II 10 the first stage the road t. peace Az wa
advance 10 meet the problem Of reconciliation many OF
s difficulties which, at Distance seem so serious as to
create divisions among the friends Of the Uaon may be
expected to disappear Prudence, therefore, requires
that should not prematurey engage in the discussion
of them" !
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
What 1t Cost TO Ursag q Lady

The Ground Table" new literary journal re Gently
established in New York. hes lengthy article the
above subject, from which we extract the following
Take the lady, for instance, who sweeps the pave
mns as she passes to the marble steps Of dry goods
palace Her dress is rich mauve MORE antique, at
eight dollars per yard and is trimmed with lace leaves
edgsd with tiny drop buttons, which We happen to
know can be purchased only at six dollars per pair
Twelve pairs. including the epauets and trimming FIR
the body would be required al The very least involving
cost OF seventy five dollars for the trimming alone.
A6d fifteen yards of moire at eight dollars, and you
reach nearly two hundred dollars wi bout the making
wbi h. together with Innings and minor items, will be
thirty dollars more. Her magnificent cloak is OF a
black velvet, enriched with prouson OF let ard Gull
pure lace, and was imported at cost of five hundred
dollars Her bat is Partisan also, and witt its sweep
log plume, which is the envy CT halt her female friends,
was considered cheap at fly dollars.
Were it worth while to come down to smaller details,
could enumerae Ter collar of real point, which cost
fifteen dollars her lacecovered para7o, watch cost
twenty five her lace edged mouchoir bargain at tor
ty, and her danny walking boots which, ii ia complain
ed, do not pay the price of exchange at sven dollars
per pair Even, then, leave out the jawelled watch,
the dainy ftsd gloves one dollar, nov two dol
lers per pair and two boxes of which scarcely sufces
for Taking the more prominent articles OF
costume, however, which can be seea at glance, We
have the following result
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
I'D DE.EEEa
GY T. MOORE, PE0EAELY.

GY T. MOORE, PEoGAELY.
IS Ono night 90 old st. Peter slept.
And le.t the doors OF Heaven aiar,
Our little Nellie on: che c.eEit,
and came down OF a falling stGr."
81 Then drink to Nellie, fri=n3s i'll ~
With wi5e that ali oar passion stirG,
And when We drink. we'll break the cup,
Twill never toast name Eu5 hers"
So she lit On earth and broke hor wings,
Was captured by mortal hard.
Ard s:iii she here ecjourng and sings
The music OF her native la0d--
Then drink to Nellie, etc.
Her little wings will grow again,
And then she'll leave u for the skies;
While We IN darkness must remain,
and miss the bright light OF aar eyes,
Then drink 90 aeliie, etc.
when Mallia goes our joys are gone,
Earth'e brightest scenes will drearY be,
In gayest crowds veil be alone
With nothng bat her memory.
Then drink to Nellie, etc.
We care mot what the world may think,
We care cot W has the cages say,
To Neila'a eyes we stili viii drink.
Until this life shall wear away.
Thcn drink to Nellie, etc.
To Noii;s with our ting breath,
Cur last toast shall be given,
Ard wban onr lips are closed in daatl
TO Nellie stili--we'l driok in heaven "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

WY THE MONEY DOES NOT GONE 1t appears from
the following, which we clip from the Rlchmond h1Gm
iatr, that enough money is printed at Flchmond 20
pay Fl several claimants, but it cant be counted lie
clerks in the Treasury Department being all In the ar
my. o rr7ocA
othe Editor of the Examiner
In your issue Of to-day you do great Injustice to Mr..
Me1nminger. You charge that there is n money in
the Treasury to pay the soldiers, and that Mr. Mem
mnger ia responsible for it. Allow me to say that
knob there five millions of dollars noa in the Treas
ury biLdang awaiting to be counted before the money
can be paid out. And why is the money not counteo!
Because the clerks are in the field. Mr.. Memmlnger
has made repeated applications for the detail OF enough
of his clerks to on the business Of bis donh
not that vour article does Mr Memminger injustice.
Some Of the papers are constantly abiding to the
clerks in the departments here as having got IN soft
paces to keep out of the field, &c; and that they
are in the field they complain that the business of the
Government is not properly conducted ! The
mere statement OF these facts will be enough to
show these gentlemen that they do not get "he points,
before they make their charges
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
LATEST By TELEaRAPH.

dispatch from Goldsbolo dated the 2Sh inat to td
Associated Press gays advces fro Petersburg state '
large train of Cotton had been burned on the uh-
Railroad that private adVices represent KAuz as Tuna
from W. F. Lee on sunday, from Stanton bridge on o.
D INV lie road, with Daring in his frolt, and was B
towards Weld IN or Grants army. Official aforma ~
from Weldon to-day says that !uz is going there
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
MORAL.

An Bobby, thought you TOO strong and too atos.t
To be aheered ct q grizzly bear,
But sqairnlln SILK he's Changed you about.
Ard charmed you to 20 with hin ZIP IN has spout.
And the soldiers are cryin - come out, come out,
For Bobby know you are there"
Generalisaino wit; Out any rank,
Is pitifaI sight for the people;
BE 10 Ike an organ withon, auy crank,
A lottery ticket that draws blank,
Or Ike cashier without a0y bark,
Or church without aug see sl0,
When the ia Of he country ia Gil il suspense,
And the bCs IN is hoaying nth care,
when hope and anxiety are I'll intense
On Issues 80 great. go fear, so immense,
On. amt it SD prising that man ofgeEGe
Will pick up 3 fight with bear.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

Pursuing the subject still farther, fad the follow
ing aggregate cost OF lit actually purchased in
New York recently, which give, without adding to
or detracting f< n single figure The bill OF lady
furnishing establishment iOr supplying six plain and SIX
elegant trimmed and embroidered under garments OF
each kind, including puad 'coFset cover, was niue
hundred and twenty FIVE dollars. add 70 this sum
tity for two morning wrap rs o0e ToJian the 0hec
buff cambria, with ruffi hundred and seventy
five for white waists, tbree trimmed with lace and IL
sertions aud three plain SKY for Shoes, which gives
TWO pairs Of 'Llu!es" or dressing room slippers, wo
pairs OF kid breakfast slippers, trimmed with ribbons
and jet, two pair Of drses carriage boots, and two
pairs of embroidered sdress' slippers
Next cane the millinery BILL which amounted to
one hundred and sixty dollars for four hats-one
white lace evening bonnet, another a does" Nea
p0litan, the third stray fer :: Gemi tOette' md the
fourth " rouod " country hat Forty and fifty dol
lars is considered moderate sum to pay Tor
French bonnet. Iegborn7, trimmed with real lace
and plumes, sometimes mount IS high as one hundred
and fifty.
The dry goods BIZ lroln single large eBtabiah1e
was fourteen Lu1dred end fifty dollars, and iaclcdes
embroidered white satin robe, hundred and lily
dollars; very handsome style silk robe, che hun
dred and twenty-five do|4re; black silk for a dress
forty dollars violet and gold chanseabe six, Tor rs5
alone, seventyfve dollars; two organde ROBES, hty;
cambria robe, fifteen aid summer popin embroider-
3D. twenty-five. a black elk cloak, neatly trimmed
with guipure ornaments, was one hundred and twenty
five dollars q real lace SaG~ fire niTcd dollars
Paisley shawl one hundred fifty handsome cloak
of gh French cloth trimmed uith silk rnchiDg and
steel embroidery, seventy aud small real lac9 cap,
fifty dollars.
The dressmakers bill for making eight dresses end
finding Innings, thread ard re Ike, hunded
and fifty dollars. Trimmings of every Other descrp
ton supplied By the lady herself which brought
in another BILL with the details Of which we will not
weary the reader. We must not omit, however, sim
pie lace evening dress, which cost hundred and fl
ty dollars including galnitute three head dresses,
the aggregate cost OF which serenity five GoEa:s
tho f,I{o
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

Two sharpers from Cincinnati have opened shay
ing and suindIing shop at Knoxville, under the style
OF the &c National Bank of Knoxville" The directors
of the concern are old Bcown!ow, Percy Dickinson,
10 all sorts Of bogus claims against the United States
and to aid the laurel East Ienpesseeans in cheating
the "best Government the world ever saw" They are
the very men to do it. and ii we bad the pick of set
Of harpes to prey upon the deunct carcass of Unce
Samuel, we don't know where We could make better
selection BroHnow to do the stealing, Dickeneon to
do the hiding, and Ham to lend the sham an air OF
respectabity- B astoL Gazette, 9Th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

HERE are reports the t HUNTER bas been whipped
Ia tbs Valley OF Virginia. but these accounts are con-
fused and somewhat contradictory. This arises from
want OF knowledge Of the Confederate strategy there,
and can hardly be explained without referring to mat
teB which had better not be referred to just The
misfostunes Of HUNTER were likely to oyertake him
from Oo directions and from, rsoo well known Confede
rate Generals hence the confusion apparent In the re-
ports. HUNTER 6: Go, have heop badly whipped~ol
tbs. much we feel essured ~5sNs~1 ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
FaOM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAIIBr GEEEhaL
| IORaE3F.

MOBILE, June 27th 1884
special dispatch to thc Advertiser and REGISTER from
Senatorial SAY that roliabe iDtol8elco from AsmPs
states that it believed that Washou1n viii commani Inc
expedition reafocs Sherman, alter whipping FoTF'"
II COW numbers twenty thousand, and it il his in c1toa
s,geIl it to ----- thousand.
The troops arriving by river have been sent out and the
re- Tread repaired.
God in Iemphs is quoted at $50, No sales Of Cotton
Confederate notes twentyoae cents On the dollar I'D SUI
rising rapidly.
The officials In bad humor, Indicating that uaia79'
able news had been received.
rumor current that Grant had elegraphe Lincoln
that he was tired of his undertaking. an that lie mus
come and take charge Of it himself.
The Chicago Times and St. Louis Republican, Of tde 2I
state tho Chicago Convention has been postponed %
til August 70 b.
Gold in New York, the 22d opened at 225 AMI closed
at 206.
The Alabama has burned the ship Rockingham ron
Caliao.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

TT, = GEANr-"U. s." may represent "UniOn %,
vor D.. Unfortunate ,,anueI" Unmatigat ocOunirI
q Squirt" u Slide, '"Bp Spout" "Uncoudi ma
SURRENDER "UnIon SnrIeker." " . nder Sraper," "U2
START. Unlettered Swell" Unadutered SWINE "
washed Scullion" ~ ncIrcumcised 5aducer," ~ nap
nv s ldier," " Unsuccessful STategst," ~ ,Ioa
Shame" Interruptions Sianderer," Unknown 0a4a'
cgy" "Use nj Scape goat, &C., &C, &c But Siogua.?
tb'n,h there ia not single letter Of his name thai
roo, renr-sent Whisky Cards, or Faro.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
FROM Observation-Disclosures ATE CUE aILLAs-MOR
GAN IN KENTU Ky, &C.

The Advertiser has special dispatch ON senatobia
which ssys that the Chicago Times Of II 10th ates that
Miss u is swarmng with guerss, end that Shelby was
near Lexington
Gen. Morgan has occupied Lexington and Ba-dstcwn
KY Morgan'a parole is disregarded by the Federals
Sherman the 18th reports that the rebels were re-
treatg across tho Chattahooche, AMI that be pur
suing them.
Gen. Saith has left Memphis with fifteen thousand men
to hunt Gen Forrest.
In the House Of Co mmona Earl Eussel compIaiued OF
the Federal Governments attention to LYONS repro
sentation Of recruiting in Ireland.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

1Ah anKee report sent by SHERMAN that JOHNSTON
Was ie'reating beyond the Chattahoochie, and that
SHERMAN was pursuing him is false. That report is
SEM oy oHERhAN on the 18Th. A week after, on the
Z9h JoHNsToNs army held its position in front of the
KennesaW Mountains North OF Marietta and fourteen
miles at least from the Ohattahcochie.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

ACCORDING to the Act Of Congress- In the year
1a Dy y 3 IHsAsHEK in the Clerks Office of the Dis.
District OF Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
FR0a JOHNSTON'S Army.

NARIKTFA, June 27th 1854.
Nothing of nteres: has transpired here Both armies
occupy the positions held BY them for ne DAYS.
Our batteries Keunesaw Mountain are shelliug the
enemys works this orning and their batteries reply
ing, wasting much Cunpowders
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
A PosrsorRE TO GEN. JOHNSTON

Hail, General, bail the deuce ia 10 pay,
I he vi has got in y ur rear,
Jost lack up your mu,Hets and listen, pray,
10 the lie wSpaper bule q q poppin away
And film the people with lear.
Sc I'd forward your ags and your banners Of truce,
Tell sherman t. hold on while,
just tell him TO wait, for The devil is ioo=e,
in the language Of boys, cry "hing's excu7e,'
Your spurs az aside AID your sabre un!coge,
TiIi Bobby discharges his bile.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
L DREADFUL CONSEQUENCE.

So Eohhy pitched il, With miaht and with main,
20 slangbter this terrible Eruin;
AId be Gu bln aud ga8bed him, again eud again,
A nd he foamei at tho u31t!, like insane,
And it seem, Ike bull faint away If in Spain,
For his motto Waa, " Rus or huin."
But while they ere fRh'ing, tits eaay to see
The strugc ie will aii be il vau,
At Ieest that's he way it seems to ne,
And a soldier TeToar led he would wager az
Thai A, elk, ard Bobby, and Joseph, AL thTees
And Rim Van Wiakle with whom they agree.
Would rail ia The fght, end tke verdict would DC,
They ded Of a bear On the braln.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

gentleman wourdsi IN Of the Engagements before
Petersburg, who passed through this place. and Who,
with his regiment had been stationed in that vicinity
BEFORE told the result of hs experience and inter
COURSE with tbs people Of Pet ersburg, that
nothing could exceed their hospitality their
kindness to the soldiers. or their attention to the
sick and wounded Such Petersburg had been, aud
such would still be, if the people had 1t in their pow
or to act 10 accordance with their ieengs but with the
enemy within cannon shot Of their homes, with all the
able bodied nals Of whatever age In the trenches, with
all anxious for the safety Of their families and the pesr
walton of their property with some seeking homes
in the city, others trying to fly out OF it for refuge with
tn markets broken up and all business paralyzed, it
could not be expected-it not possible that Peters.
burg could attend to the sick and wounded her peo
pie could wish that they should be attended to.
Good aud plentiful supplies of fresh provisions
suitable for the sick would do great deal of good and
be highly acceptable at Petersburg The people o.
that oysr-taxed aud c7ertred city ought not to be
expected to do ALL nor as much those of towns less
pressed upon by TIE enemy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

WHAT ahadows We are aud what shadows We pursue,
saith the poet, or some one else.
Let anybody try to what sort of shadow he pur-
sues about noon to day, Saturday, 25th and be will
find ii vary short one-a spot The fact is that
in the way of shadow we may be said to walk On our
selves Certainly, any lady with expansive erinoIine
will make shadow nearly circular, without either head
or arms and can hardly be said pursue it at ALL even
when che walks with her back to the sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

AN iDquest vas held on yesterday over the body Of
man named -- MURPHY, fireman On board the
steamer Lynx, by JonN @. WooD, Esq, acting as
Coroner.
The deceased was shot on the night preceding or
Water Street, not far from Front. The jury returned
verdict that he to his death from wound in
;cted by gun or pistol in the hands OF some person
to the jury unknown. We learn that man named
K ELY has been arrested, and that an examination
will take place to-day before magistrate
The wound was in the bowels, and inevitably NOR
tal.-DQiiu Journal 9th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

WE bad quite pleasant change Of weather On The
evening before last. Just after dark it began to clond
up and Tighten and to thunder in the far distance
and the wind bega to RISE bringing the clouds and the
thunder, and tie lightning along With it ard tie thur
der grew louder and the lightning flashed brighter, and
the wind blew barber and the rain commenced falling,
and the thirsty earth rel ced and the air grew cooer
Now, Q2 O'Clock Tuesday, the thermometer is ct
80 instead of co. as it was at the same time the day
before, comfortable change, and We have some hopes
of the threatened famine, inevitable upon the failure OF
our garden, being averted. DAILY Jouanal, 10Th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30

A country individual who was caught in the water
wheel of saw MILL says be intends applying for a
pension, az be ia o survivor Of the revolution.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-30
70 lie Editor of the EGamstner

Gen. Grants "army wardrobe" is said to consist OF
Geld glass, brisrwood pipe, toothbrush and cork
screws
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&3l9G W
The total Lere presented much more alarming 10
tie young lady principally Interested tEaa it can posi-
bly, be to the render.