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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

sof Importance The Bahama Leg stature Was oPered
| by Gov. BAILEY, O. b, On the 24:h. The Governor
gives an interesting account of the prosperity OF the
Colony, caused by the in America The following
is an extract from the Governors speech.
In the midst much h is cheering however it uot
nosse to shut ones certain aerces
from jnereaseof material pros tsTy once sud
den and abnormal.
The practical teachings OF experience Offer so y1 Cd
seasonabe precedent for alton hat l. ia npos
sihie O resist their guidance.
That which witness IN this Colony .Qd CITY was
Witnessed half century ego in tie Colony o:saa snd the
City Of |a tia The Berlin DEGREES cid Malta is
Inhabitants and Its Numerous vstofs that Ehh the
lean Civil War Is doing fer New Providence, ia iahs h
tants and the numerous speculate who resort TO IT.
leta in those days became the erepot OF chandze
even more extensive than that fills the neghbourtg
stores Wherever there building adapted for the de-
post of goods the requirements CT Cce, s rent
beyond all calculation he value OF all proper
rose TIE wages OF artizsns rose equally.
But when the great European ceas3d this piosper
ty ceased also. Trade 10 longer lie and
cusce chanpela The foreign capitalist aud the foreign
Spectator Malta Prices and wages Immediately fell
anticipated wealth be made only by the
thrift and prudence OF those among whom they
It also discovered with the hT>ss eSd the lm
pfoYIdept sudden fash of transient prosperity E8kea he
saperyening change more iutolerabiy bitter.
gladly recogGIZs points OF contrast between Nal
Bahamas, emipenty favourable to this Colony
When look tine new Tharveg, new stores and new
Of which the foundation "a laid in the re-
cent gains OF novel commerce, in these It's signs
disposition to make the most of the natural IesCurce
with which Providence has blessed these islands, and
#hch their enduring prosperity must dapend.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
What's the U.s. !

/ 1t is almost impossible to do any business. Tb&e Ii
charge to be had. Notes Of five dollars and under
either bought up by the brokers boarded away
by traders and tie people in general This appears tc
US to be rather foolish operation all aryuud The
only possible difference between bits CT five dollars and
under and other bs is that tie former will circulate
small Change ninety days slrr the latter are
called in or taxed. TO have small change ctier tie
first of APRIL people stopping busiEeas 5ef0yc the
first of March. Before the 1st of May there will be
sufficient amount of new currency for purposes OF
change. But what's the use OF talking? Whea toe
stampede begns We might IS we'll attempt 40 stop t5e
tie with mop, G~la Dame PartiUgtop, 10 arrest
any movement like the present We have been asked
TO 'co:re out In the paper about his thing. Well we
.hGve "come out" and again ask-Hhats the use !?
There ia 10 use il the way people acting, but neith
er is their any use IL trying to reason them out Of their
queer Ways.
Another thing asked to make mention OF ia
this :PeopIe owning gardens Or iarms III The vicinity
of town, especially in ti3 direction Of the Sound are
deferred from c4ityating them by the barnng Of their
fences injuries 40 their cfops, and RiI CT t4ei
sock. The Injured rites ay the banlr ppon>EoIdiegs
trom gineDts iooed in their vicinity. + ow
mil hr reasoo acd demonstrate. aud ato9 the folly
+ ia hl"s, and that it tends pat soldiers as well
ci Ecns1Pon short rations by stopping cultivation and
ock raising aud OF urse the production d f1od.
But WHATS he uses We have res5onei end argued
and renonstEat ed '.s aud again, andthe thing gets
"orss. II anybody Cab devise o Cemedy wish they
p, = d. Ccnng ont in he paper is played cut. It
doe't souoh this complaint at aI. Something e3se
Enpat re lac,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
hEADES ARMY IN MOTION-FROM THE UNITEI
STATES AMI EUROPE

RIcHkoND Reb. 29th, 1864.
Information has been received to-day which that
mesdes army is in motion It is believed that the demon
stration on Madison G. H. eint divert attention
from the movement our right.
To day about hour after the mail Gordons-
vile, with Gen. Lee board had pass redercks Hall.
force of the enemy appeared the latter place. No
further particulars.
Baltimore papers of the 25th have been received.
Washington letter tina tie of Meade to the
OF TIT potomac Sunday followed BY the
port that the tents would be struck ON the following
ing and various efforts be made dsodgs Lee from his
position on the Rapidan.
The steamship Bohemian from Liverpool, was recently
wrecked Portland Harbor Several Bteerags
were lost.
ereport OF the conference committee on the internal
revenue bill vas in by the Senate but rejected
in the House.
The latest quotation for gold was 1874.
The Steamship Hecla has arrived ct New York with ad-
vices from Europe to 10th. The Danes had retrested
from scheswg severe engagements had occurred
sith heavy loss to both Sides
The Court of Exehequer has dismissed the appeal the
Alexandra case for want of jurisdiction.
Russell stated in the House of Lords that Adams had
withheld Stewards official dispatch holding England rsspon
ssIe for the depredations of the Alabama.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
LATEST NORTHERN AND EUROPEAN NEWS.

DALTON Feb. 9Th. 1864.
Nashville papers OF tho 23i have been recsived 1t ia
reported in Chattanooga that Johnston has advanced
Dalton, and his line thrown forward ten miles
despatch from Huntsville, of the 2oth says olie al it,.
formation been that the rebels supposed
tobe at Roddy, aud toeross the Tennessee at
three lords, but versasl p Dodgs's troops. :.
swanns guerilIas ate W MD 10 be 10 the vicinity of
Cairo, Illinois, burnir geotl8n gipe
The Federal force at Vidatfa Miss recently attack
I'D AID driven back by Dick Taylor but nnboats
to their relief and scattered the rebels.
The Nashville Union, CT the 24th says Lonqsreet has
returned to East Tennessee and is strengthening po
ton, and that he not such fool abandon Ten
nessee the only strategic point from which the rebels
operate successfully during the spring campaign
Mercer In The Nashville Tines contradcts the reports
of the death Of BrownloT.
Representative Baung, Louisiana died 10 Washington
On the 9th
Foreign advces have been received by the Africa which
arrived at New Yo'k on the 2let.
10 the House OF Lords Earl Derby reviewed the foreign
policy of the Government conterdipg that imperious
and humiliatDg to England. The rejection Napoleon
propositions for European Congress- and his invitation
to recognize the Confederate States were sevsrally re-
ferred to.
Lord haners expressed the hope that the Government
would lose opportunity in giving friendly advice to
American begerents, with a view of eacing the blood,
contest. -.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
The YANKEE RAIDERS EARROW ESCAPE OF GEN .
RICHMOND, Va, Alary

RICHMOND, YA 6larCh lst, ls6t.
The Yankee cavalry which crossed the Central Road
Frederick Hall yesterday, divided into two columns
moving in the direction Of the James River Canal and
the other Ashland thence to the vicinity Of this city
The appeared at the farm of Hon. james A ECd
don Secretary of War in Goochad county this forenoon
and burnt all the flour and mills in tbs vicinity. Gen.
Wise, who was a visit to his soninaw the adjoining
FARM spprisef of their approach in time to make his
escape.
The other column, panied by artillery appeared
the Brooke road, six miles Northeast OF the city, this
fo,euoon, ard kept check by body Of troops
manning few sections of light artillery. Shot and shs
exchanged for about two hours when the Yankees
finally withdrew in the direction of Eechancsvie burn
ing the treste work of the Central Rz'Eoad over the
ChickahoMipy in their retreat.
Our loss in the artillery duel killed aud
wounded. Neither the force the loss of the enemy
was ascertsined. The movement apparently repe
tition of Kipatricks raid last year. 1t is feared that
some damage has been done TO the Canal
The latest reports state that four regiments Yankees
advancing by he West Pout River road supposed
to be the forces WHICH went to Goochand county Heavy
volleys of tnusketry have been heard in that drecos
within the last half hour.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

For the Journal
Tao 3d 1egment OF U. 3. Artillery & Its Generals
This regiment was stationed this coast from I84l
to l845, from Beaufort to ST. Augustine. The follow.
Jog are some Oh the Generals it has supplied to the
ts80 armies
To tie G. S. States Army, Gen. BRA1roN BRAGG.
= To the U. S. Army, Brig Gen. THOMAS w. SHsR-
MAN Ne ior Generals WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, Csc. Fl.
iEoMAs, JOIN F. REYNOLDS. KILLED at Gettysburg),
4. E. BURNSIDE, e. o. O. ORD, ARSER DOUBLEDAY,
Brig. Generals Jos. J. REYNOLDS, and RuFus SAxroN
A pretty good number from one reg ment, and that
regiment NOT Engaged in thu, t5ar. being in California
eud Oregon.
March ]. 1864
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES OF YANKEE PRISONERS
Or the-fve hundred and fifty Yankee prisoners who
left Richmond, four hundred and five reached Aueusta
Monday afternoon, and left hour afterwards on the
Savannah Road tor Macon, On their way to Americas
near which place they are to be imprisoned
Two OF the prisoners were frozen to death between
Weldon and Raleigh and twelve Others were severe
y frozen that they had to be left at the hospital in the
latter place.
Thirtyone OF the prisoners escaped between Branch
vile and Augusta from one of the box cars Let our
people look out for them says the Oonatu tionalist
A TEACHER OF THE classics and Eagish Depart
msnts, wishes situation. He il en- old pspl Of W. j.
Bnghana has eight years experience in teaching
can furnish ample testimonials of his ability aptness to
instrsct. Address
Whites Creek, s>
=, Rladsn County, n. G.
Feb. Sath 1894, lss.2tsod&222*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHAoED, FED. ~, 1854.
Funding progresses freely in this CITY, 1t certain that
many millions of dollars will be excluded for the want of
time to count the notes at the Treasury Of the various de-
postares before the Let of April The Issue Of one hun
bred dollar notes from the Treasury has been suspended
The Denominations continues heretofore,
except that small notes not ssaed freely The
currency wifi embrace ali the denominations in crcu>
laton
The decline In tobacco reported yesterday chiefly
in the medium low grades Prices Of fine
terislly lower,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLEsToN, Feb. 9th, 1854.
Yankee picket boat containing one officer and Ave
was captured last night by naval picket boat
commanded by boats Smith. The prisoners have
rived in the city They state that vessel sunk of the
harbor and lost il the gale the steam soop
of war Housatonic, carrying II guns and 800 men, and
that she was blown up by torpedo boat The whole
of her stern was blown of. Five lest All the
others were saved The torpedo boat commanded by
1t. Dixon, of Mobile The enemy continue to shell the
city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
CAMP Of CUMnING's BATTERY.


Al meeting of the members Of Cumming Light Bat
terry, hold This place the evening of the 76th inst
fer purpose of considering the eubj of enlistment
ja A. Bsrtleson called to the chair, and Sergeant
j. P Pierce Corporal a. Council and Samuel J. Boon
appointed committee to draft resolutions expressive
the continents OF the company. After short delbera
ton, the committee reported the following preamble and
@zaWHEREAs throughout the army of the Confederate
6tases thousands fellow soldiers showing their
ns0tion the of liberty by re.eDlistng the
ar and whereas the time OF enlistment Cf the company
tie 10th of April 1854, and, whereas, desire
to show the enemy that not yet ready to bow
n"Cks to his degrading yoke, therefore be 1t
ResOUeG, That this fitting time the world
AID to pedge entire support the glorious
in which cog aged, and to stand by
Try IL this her trying hour.
ReS0lUed, That unanimously pledge ourselves
10 desert ouc couLty long rs remains
her soil.
ResoEoed That re-enlist fer the war, be the time
long q Snort
Reso0eG, That look upon those persons throughout
State aud country who holding meetings
condemn the OF and exagger
the already deplorabls situation of country
nothing lea than and traitors, and recommend
hey may be treated as such wherever found.
ReSOUed, That believe those oficious Character
stimulating their fellow to arms and have
since been heard from only idle spectators cophants
office, he owners OF twenty dawes base
and dangerous and certainly hate thsn til who
proclaim treason mors openly.
ReSOUed That copy of these proceedings be sent to
he Wilmington Journal with that they be pub
lished,
. On notion, the meeting adj burned.
4, Ii. GRETFER, Chairman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
hesBY AMONG THE YANKEEs-CAPTURE OF YAM.
KEGS.

ORANGE c. f., Feb. 2sth, 1854
Nosby amhushed scouting party Of the enemy cavalry
consisting of hundred and thirty Capt Reid
between Broad Bun and Drainsville Tuesday Mosby
killed twenty Among them Capt. Reid andipg the
enemy's party and wounded or 10 he brought Oh
II prisoners among them Captain Lieutenants 81
priVates and one negro. Mosby lost killed and
wounded He also captured the and equipments OF
the prisoners, and fifty horres Many of the enemy's
horses killed. Mosb5s horse shot under him.
The fight lasted about fifteen minutes.
reported that the enemy advancing Culpeper
G. e., by way OF Madison c. H. with infantry, artillery
and cavalry.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
WILMINGTON. Feb. 9sth. "

WILMINGTON, Feb. 2sth, 1854.
Editors Of Journal: In of the accounts that
yet appeared your paper concerning the late affair
6hepaldile, has any made Major Thomas
Reharpe, OF the l7th N. c. Regiment. While others,
both above and below him in rank, havs deservedy had
their acts of gaany spoken Of yet, for
o:her your correspondents have not thought proper
name him at all. Now, but do the Major justice when
ssy that be was in the expedition against that place. and
although was not along myself yet learn from those
Ho were, that both march aud in the assault he
behaved in cteditable manner any one may add
hat he has been in the since 1t began and this
occasion similar ones, he went into the fight with
GOODNESS and determination that would have done any
credit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM DALTON.
TUNNEL HILL, via DALTON,

TUNNEL HILL via DALTON, Feb. 9th, 1854.
The enemy pasted through here last night at twelve.
o'clock. They probably will make stand thsside of
Chickausuga One division OF ipdmans corps reach
ed this place Our winter cabins Tuunel Eli were not
destroyed By lhs Fedras Several unhurd Yankees
left the field Cur cavalry snd sknishers are adyon.
cing sid al signs of general engagement have dissp.
peafed,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM DALTON. GEO. =,

DALTON Feb. 27th, 1864.
All Thursday night the enemy occupied removing
the and wounded. Their loEs heavy. They fell
back yesterday two three miles This afternoon they
are FIVE miles beyond Tunnel Hi and Gen. Wheeler pur
suing. They robbed the citizens OF Tunnel Hill and burn
ed several houseH aon Anderson and Bates have been
appointed Major Generals.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
THE RAIDERS FAILING BACK-CAPTURE OF CON
FEDERATE OFFICERS.

GoRDoNsvILLE, VA, March lst, 1864.
The Yankee raiders falling back from Charlottesville
the road they came. They burnt Barneys aour mills
six miles from Charlottesville, yesterday evening.
The enemy's lower raiders captured Col, P. H. Jles
aad Captains Demonte, CARRIER ChaDnirg Page and Vat
son. and two Leutepants of artillery az Frederick Hail.
The enemy did very little damage at Frederick Hall.
Rain ia falling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

Gov. Brown of Georgia, it is reported will call ON
extra secession of the Igslsureon the 9Th Of March
The reason assigned by rumor grows ont Of the late
currency act Of Cong ress. The State having large
sumo in Treasury notes. and legal provision existing
make some provision for bridging over the chasm
which is created BY the act in the ndsof the State In
hand.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
From TENNEssEE-CAPrURE OF YANKEES.

NHKENVILLE, Tenn, Feb. II. 1864.
General W. E. Johnson captured en- the 3d. at Wymans
MILL miles East of Cumberland Gap, hundred and
fifty Yankees ard thirteen negroes loss was three
killed and three wounded. The enemy lost killed and
many wounded Among the later was It. Col. R. D.
Davies, of the lh Tennessee Federal regiment, who
in command Of the county
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

A. VS. PAFTIY EXPECTED When noticing, soo'
days since the departure of euUdry Yankees II, ch-
m ond for Ii s place ,hair ultimate destination heiDg
the nres o. Deep River, We Utimated car belief in
yLe w53or1. of gac2 watch icing kept upon them,
befors too mary rad been Sol together in one psce,
and comparatively Tree from control.
Tbfse are deeettsfs from tke ankle service, or
at least ttey represent t6smsel7e3 a1d hired 10
volk at tie 13ires The Fsye::tvile Observer learns
tha. seven q tese aeTtef= deserted the night OF
her arrival he hi es Fire Of them have been
captured III 05ss "sr z":s Loot Out toE the 9th
er.,'' meaning, Doubt, the two that have get
been Tetaken. We would sEtepd the meaning Of The
ssPFsssion saI6cienty pPiy - and include ali he
stltstyIed YANKEE doserjcGg ST the laine3
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
LATEST FROM CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, s, c.

CHARLESTON, 8. G., March lst 1884.
Ohe hundred and four shots fred at the city
There was considerable activity among the enemy
troops. The tents Folly Island have decreased.
AYankee Schooner has been alongside,of the 4ukea
sunken vessel, trying to raise her guns.
French Corvette approached of the harbor, comm0u
GATED with Yankee ship and left.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
TIE YANKEES REPORTED ADVANCING

ORANGE Q. H, Feb. 27th 1894
The eDemy's infantry have occupied Madison Court
House, Is miles above here. Their cavalry
vile to- day. moving in The direction of Charlottesville
Some cannonadDg has been going day in the dec-
ton of Madison G. H., but not believed be more than
Reconnaissance on the part Of the enemy. Preparations
have been made to meet them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM CHARLESTON,

CHARLEsToN, Feb. 2sth, 1864.
Two hundfed and fifty shells fred at the city Satur-
day and Sunday Nothing else
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
~, Cannot Help IT,

io-..4 ~ announce further advance in our
1Ea IA so for the simple reason that we cannot
49, The recent unprecedented rise in everything
rI,,eEs Us to- this course. We would much rather u
e could, reduce our rates than advance Them 0'H ne
SAINT The prices we have been charging nave become
bolIv inadenuata here where the price of living Is
higher than at any other point in the Confederacy'
Richmond not excepted. The following, which are
less tbapnan3 Of cur contemporaries have been charging
for months past, will be cur terms from and after to
aay-cash in advance:
..
The Daily Journal will be supplied by the month to SOL
diers ontg for THREE DOLLARS per month.
Weekly Paper for months ................$ IS co
No subscription will be received for either paper for
onger period than six months, and for the Weekly
paper for a shorter time.
The paper viii be discontinued at the expiration OF the
time aid unless wed.
Feb, Is, 1864.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

committee OF the directors Of the Wilmington anG
Manchester Railroad C0mpapy appointed to investi-
gate the circumstances CONNECTED with the recent pain
iu accident al Rocky Blul lao miles from Whining.
ton having dischargedt duties devo7ing upon them
report that the OF the accident wes the breaking
of the dange Of wbtel Of one Of tie cars. The rails
aud trestle. cork sound aud IN good order:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM NoRTBERN YIRGLNIA-YANKRE RAIDER

ORANGE G. H., Va, March lat, 1854.
The enemys radins party got within two miles Of Char
louisville evening" when Beckhsms horse ar.
tinery and Major Mason, with body of dismouuted
and urloughed met and drove them back across HI.
river.
The enemys camp frzs were visible four miles from
Charlott esvle last night
Another party of the enemys cavalry crossed below at
Elys ford and reached Frederick Hall yesterday tearing
the railroad track, but did catch train which
was signaled in time to return to GordoasvIe The
my are also demonstrating in our front.
Such arrangements have bsen made ousht to ereure
the capture ofthe Charlottesville ra6ers.
Rain il falling,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

IT ia generally known here, that on Monday night
last, boat load Of Yankees from one of the olocka-
Dig vessels slipped in over the main BAR past the
forts and up 10 Smithve from which place they car
led "A Csptain KELLEY of Gen. HEBERTs staff, and
also a negro man. Captain KELLEY, we learn, was
Gen. HERERT's Chief of Engineers.
The thing on the face of it, certainly locks very
etrange-yery strange indeed, and would at sug-
gest the idea Of want Of proper vigilance. The re-
port is that Captain KELLY captured in General
- HEBEKT's headquarters Whether any papers, plans
or drawings wose captured at the came tine cannot
as vet lean hut If x TCs captured at Gen HEBERT's
headquarters rs erorei, We should think it probable
that solna doc7aea q may have been taken.
We torooar remarks for the reason that We are not
fully posc3 in regard tie part cUars end il We id
duIpeJ in citicsm il regard to the matter, we might
!riua ice By catiag blame Upon the wrong parties
: bsc r'aae aactes sc2ets'e appears TO be ineyi
tetla 29acusior We Taxa it that, as a matter OF
course, full uvsaiE- ton will Dc made into the Cir
coastapces Of this very strange Rftr.
We have so fr avoided all reference TO the affair, not
bccause cg sPpsske-s:o1 giving Information to the
rreny ~ : kro@ al abou' it already, but lest we
stou.G urea. =, u 2 20 i7ia5tfce any
C. !, : -, re jc~rI vas at Wilmington On
besaess. te night - quite dak The Yankees
are said TO nave pjloted By hore deserters,
believed to have liza ico Hi 7 upg's battalion.
Rumor has it h. Captain KELLY Instantly
gagged TO prevent Is giving the alarm.
We suppose thai : guard ehip with boa'B moord
down reac 10 l.. might De ugeal 10 prevent things
q, The R:nG.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM CHARLESTON.

RLBsTON, Feb 18th, 1854
The Smelling of the Citycontnues steady. los shot
were thrown for the last "a hours ending this afternoon
Everything else 10 quiet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Feb. 2sth 1864.
The latest adyces from above indicate Yanke,
cavalry moving Che Central Rail Road ct Charots
vile and Fredericks Hall.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-03

As we thought, the reported death OF old BRoWSLcw
turns out to Ne incorrect. We did not believe that be
bad died eirca we heard 10 account Of lis having
been hanged.