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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

TIN weather is now and has been for some time very
favorable for farming operations and we have no doubt
that the plough gtteripg in the furrow throughout
The length and breadth of the land That bread should
be made is matter not second in importance to the
increase of the army, the regulation OF the
currency or any other measure, and 1t Is EVIL
dent that with the diminished labor Of the country oW
inc TO the demands of the public service the very best
use must be made of what is left to carry On the agr
culture OF the Confederacy.
We are glad to zee that the Home Guard of this
county has been discharged until further notice chiefly
for the that all, nearly all from the country
are farmers and their absence from their farms now
could not be otherwise than highly injurious to them
individually, and to the public at large by essening
the amount of crops they might be able to put In and
consequently the amount of produce they might be able
to gather.
Our armies are not suffering all the vague rumors
to the contrary Notwithstanding liberal system OF
furIoughs has been adopted in General LEES army,
and conseeuepty We see soldiers from different States,
and different regiments OF these States, and almost
without an exception they seem cheerful and con-
tented. We have heard no grumbliDg over their ra-
tions but, on the contrary, they speak of them as
good, and save in CAGES Of accidental detention, am
ply sufficient. There one subject of complaint with
all whom we have seen. They complain of the move
ments in North Carolina, which they unhesitatingly
characterize as treason. The soldiers from this State
are the most indignant of any, thinking it hard that,
after all their exposures and sacrifices they should be
placed in q false position by those who have made
few or no sacrifices suffered exposures, end no
risks
Upon the preparations for planting now, and for
tending of the crops in the coming season will depend
much of good evil for the country We trust that
far possible the civil and military authorities will
avoid any thing that will interfere with the discharge Of
these duties for they duties The cultivation of
the soil,--the making of bread and meat much
the duty az the interest of the farmer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

THE Richmond papers say that the indicate heavy
movement on Richmond BY way Of the Peninsula Ae
counts lower James river ounce the landing
of large bodes of roops aR6 suppies NewDort News
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
,ll|'

The 2Sth Regiment, n. c. T., has re-enlisted for
the war. his is the fullest regiment in the army of
Northern Virginia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
TELEGRAPHIC
Reports OF the Press Association,

according to the Act Congress- year 1888
Dy B. IHRAsHER in the Clerks Office of the Dist,fct
cSst OF the Confederate States for the Northern District
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

A F1DDLEk-When Wright's Georgia regiment
was drawn up IN line Of battle to 60 into it's hrst tight
Gensra IN passing in front of his regiment observed
tall, gaunt fellow, with violin case strapped to his
back Wright asked him what be was going to do
with bis fiddle p? The rude soldier bad never heard of
Mrabeau's dying exclamation but he almost quoted it
when be said ne wanted to die to the sound of Betsy
this being the term Of endearnsnt which be applied to
his violin.
After the fight was over, the fddlng soldier did not
answer at roll call. He was found With broken log
at the root OF tree to which be had crawed quietly
saving the strings uf "Betsy."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
The Capture OF Cen. Vance.

A correspondence of the Philadelphia Inquirer wri
ting from Chattanooga, 23d, says:
"Since my last letter have come IL possess Ion of
two items of news from the army upon our. extreme
left The first is follows : On the 10th instant
large forage train and party left Strawberry Ploins,
with escort of infantry and cavalry, the 18th Penn
sylvania the Anderson cavalry Colonel Palmer in the
advance. The party arrived at Newmarket, about 9
miles northeast of Strawberry Plains. and discovered
large party of reb endeaVorng to mount and catch
their horses when Col Palmer commanded his men to
charge upon them, which they did, and after little
skrmshiDg the Il surrounded the enemy, and cap.
tured nearly 3OO among whom the rebel General
Vance (brother to Govenor Vance of North Carolina
and his staff and four officers who bad been paroed
land not exchapged) before Vicksburg. qhe
last named exhibited considerable trepidation
and claimed to have been fairly exchanged
understand however, that this is not the case. The
rebel party we'll dressed, and look more comfort
able and cleaner than any prisoners have seen for
long time. Gen Vance is fue locking officer, and
appears the gentl men. He was modest end strictly
unostentatisus during his down trip and declared his
capture a-good joke. The fact is, the capture is a
good oke-for from what learn the party we're qul.
city seated in secudedspot playing game OF draw
little dreaming that the gang OF Pennsylvania Yankees
near, The whole party arrived here on board
the steamer Kpgstown last night, and will be sent to
Nashville in few days Our loss in killed, wounded
and missing two men. This is regarded Very
clevr thing the part Of the 25th Pennsylvania Cava
ry. There niue companies 10 the fight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-08
FROM THE FRONT.

Heavy CannenadiBg on North Side OF
james River-Reported Attempt OF the
Enemy to Flank our Position on Cha PIN s
Farm.
The United States mail steamer Express ar
rived here this morning from City Point.
Early yesterday morning heavy and rapid
cannonading commenced on the north side OF
the James river, and was continuing at ten
O'Clock q. m, when the Express left City Point
but nothing was definitely known there as to
what occasioned the firing. It was supposed
by oncers at City Point that the firing was
from the vicinity Of Dutch Gap, and that the
rebel gunboats had a hand In it.
When the Express reached Fortress Monroe,
however, 1t was reported there that the rebels
were making an attempt to flank eur new pc.
sition on Chapin's Farm. What authority
there was for the report the passengers ON the
Express could not learn.
On Saturday last, when Davies brigade, OF
Gen. Gregg's cavalry corps, charged the rebel
works on the Vaughn road, q little to the left
Of Gen. Warren's position, a rebel General,
(said to be named Worl,) who had just been
promoted from colonel two days before, was
killed. At the time of his death he had on a
colonel's uniform, and when he fell from his
horse the animal jumped the rebel breastworks
and ran into our lines. This statement is con-
f1rmed by late Richmond papers received in
the Army of the Potomac.
Gen. Warren came mp on the Express on
few days leave Of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-08

Brook, Miller, from Garden, Me-; barge J. q.
Gallagher, Boyle. Cieared-Schrs. Tropic,
Rsnka, Snow Hill; A. 5 Massey, Domby, Pha.
Ann Virginia, lie wis. Havra de Grace; Rro.d.
field. Fish, BOSTON; Railroad No 10Y, Nicnols
SON, Philadelphia: w. S. Thomson, Hand, IA;
David NEG uire, Ragnor, Pope's Greek; Van.
yipr, Sturgeon, Baltimore. Shops A. g. Leon,
Saunders, Britton Bay; Victory, Richardson,
Maryland Point.
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET-Flour, with
the advance on Gold and lig hit receipt, may be
quoted 25 to soc. lighter, many holders de-
cI'nipg to sell at present prices. We quote
good superfine s1G and extra held at $40 so to
S1i, with an advance on high grades according
to quality. No rivals of wheat to report Of
here, and would bring 50 10 to s2 90 for red,
ard 40 ss all the way up to 50 SO for white,
according to quality .
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FURTHER FROM CITY POINT.

he N NUN p .
Arrival OF Wounded-Heavy Firing YES.
terday near Dutch Gap-Our Wounded
in Hospital at City Point-ImprOyement
In Hospital Arrangements. ~ llts
The hospital steamer Connecticut, Captain
Stranahan, arrived here this morning rom
City Point, with three hundred and ten sick
and wounded men, under charge OF Surgeon
T. B. Hood. Some Of these men were wounded
on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday last, and
some OF the wounds are very severe, there
being about two hundred stretcher cases among
the lot.
The Connecticut reports that the heavy firing
In the direction OF Dutch Gap was still pro-
crossing at half past eleven O'Clock yesterday
City Point. .ht.@hE
by the attack upon General Buffers lines, as
detailed in Secretary Stanton's Official Bulletins
published elsewhere.J "a - = o,
Among the wounded brought up on the Con.
necticut was Major Partridge, 18th Michigan;
Lieut. Meade, LIST Michigan; and Lieut. Miller,
Goth Maine.
DIR. Dalton, Chief Medical Officer at the City
Point hospitals, has returned to his post after
an absence of twenty days. -e '-1rrf- +-.t4
Yesterday morning the total number OF men
in the hospitals at City Point was 1900, but of
being sick men Quite q large number Of the
sick men are convalescent, and will be re-.
turned to the front in few days.
The field hospital at City Point is In excel.
any similar institution. 1t is provided with a
regular engineer system of drainage, and is
furnished with everything that would add to
the comfort OF its inmates. a.
An excellent improvement is shortly to be
made in the mode OF conveying wounded men
from the front, which win do away with the
ambulances used for this purpose. 1t is the
intention of the proper authorities to construct
side track along the main railroad running
from City Point to the front Of Petsrsburg, by
which means the wounded will be brought
down by rail entirely. Switches will be con-
structed go as to run the cars by horses through
A track will also be laid from the hospital to
the boatlanding, and in this wav the wounded
and sick can be transported with greater ease
and comfort than heretofore 90. a.l-I' 81.
The tents now used for hospital purposes
are to be done away with and wooden pavii-
ions constructed similar to those OF Armoty
Square Hospital IN this city, bat en- q much
larger scale. . .... ~ ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-08
Political Item ..

When Mr. Train suggested his candidate for
adoption by the Chicago Con ventiou, they pos.
itIvely declined. Rather than Dix, they would
go for Dixie.
The discussion in political circles this week
turns largely upon the election in Pennsylva
MA flor members of Coneress), to be held next
Tuesday. 1t seems to be ad N tilted that the tate
Of Gen. McClellan's canvass hangs upon the
October vote OF that State. II Pennsylvania
"goes Democratic there Is hope for the Chica-
go nominee. II Pennsylvania declares against
HIM, all hope may be given over. The leaders
of both parties are hopeful, and, according to
the temperament of each, more or less san
guine as to the result. Considerable he ting Is
going on, but 1t is stated that when Iohn Nor
r1ssey and another politician on the Repuo lean
side went to Philadelphia, carrying with them
S.0G,OOO, with the hope of betting to that extent
in favor of a Republican majority, they could
find no takers. The best offer they could get
was that the Republican majority would not
reach thirty thousand. This, If true, indicates
the current Of sentiment among betting men {,
and the views Of these gentlemen are esteemed
by political philosophers as no slight indica-
ton in q campaign.
Mr.. James Brooks says he cannot 60 out of
his own district to make speeches, as the " Re-
publican Democratic managers of Tamma.
ny Hall machine will necessarily absorb all
his leisure time there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-08

TIE CAPTURE OF TIE SALT WORKS AT
ABINGDON, VA-The capture of the extensive
salt works near Abingdon, Va, by General
Burbrioge and the forces under his command,
is reported, and the report is probably correct.
This Is great point gained, for those salt
works were exceedingly important to the rebels,
some say indispensable, and, besides, their cap.
ture involves the capture Of the railroad be-
tween Abingdon and Richmond, by which
General Lees army has been receiving large
portion of its supplies. ..
The fact that General Burbridge found so
very lew rebel troops at Abingdon and the salt
works shows to what a desperate strait the
retelIarmies are reduced for men. General BIS
projected expedition was openly talked OF here
by hundreds, and Of course known In Rich.
moEd many day before ii set out It and its
main object were spoken Of by the Richmond
papers some days before it reached Pound
Gap; and. while 1t was at the Gap, those
papers stated its precise numbers as well as its
destination. So If the rebel military authorities
could by any possibility have spared troops for
a critical exgency, they wonld have sent them
in all haste to Abingdon to repel the sorely-
damaging Invasion. Beyond all doubt the
rebel forces are becoming terribly reduced in
numbers. -
1t has been conjsctured that General Bur.
bridge, without uniting with General Sheridan,
is TO co operate with him in carrying out q
highly important system Of operations.-Lonis-
rlHe Journal, Oct S
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WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, October 8, 1864, IL SIS g. NJ
Major Gencrd. Din, New York:
This Department has received the following
reports of the enemy's assault yesterday upon
General Buffers line, their subsequent re-
pulse, and General Birney's brilliant action,
driving the enemy to their inner line Of en-.
, trenehments around Richmond:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT VIRGINIA
AND NORTH CAROLINA, 6 80 p. M, Oct. Z, 1884,
Lieut. Gen. o. S Grant: At 6 a. m, the enemy,
having moved Fields and Hoke's division
from tho left, at Chapin's farm, round to our
right at Darbytown road, attacked with spirit
Kautz's cavalry in their entertainments, and
drove him back with small loss Of men, but
with the loss of his artillery. The enemy suf-
fered considerable loss in this attack
"The enemy then swept down the entrench.
ments towards Birney, who, having thrown
back his right, waited their assault, and re-
pulsed it, with very heavy loss on the part Of
the enemy. The enemy in the meantime ad-
vanced towards New Market but were met by
a force at the signal tower. At three p. m. 1
took the offensive, sending Birney, with two
divisions, up the Darbytown road.
"The enemy has retreated as he advanced.
and Birney has reached and occupies the
intrenchments which the enemy took from
Kautz and were fortifying for themselves. Our
loss has been small not one-eighth Of the
enemy. We have about one hundred pris-
oners. B. F. BUTLER, Major General"
"HEADoUARTKRs DEPARTMENT VIRGINIA
AND NORTH CAROLINA, 1920 p. m, October 7.
1s64.-Brig. General Rawlings The following
just received:
|. "B. f. BUTLER, Major General"
HEADQUARTERS TENTH ARMY CORPS, IL Is
a. m.-Aojor General Butter:-I have repulsed
the attack Of the enemy on our right flank with
great slaughter. The troops seem to be Fields
and Ricketts, divisions. send you a batch of
prisoners. I am extending my right flank.
"The enemy seem to be entrenching on OAR
by road. u. B. BIRNRY, Major General"
Later.
Carbohydrates DEPARTMENT VIRGINIA
AND NORTH CAROLINA, 1890 P. M, Oct. :, 1861
Lieut.. Cent U. s. Grant-Brney has regained
Kautz's old position, and holds enemy in the
inner line OF entertainments around Richmond
extending from the Darbytown road to con-
meet with Weitzel on the left, near Fort Har-
rison. ,.- ...-
There has been no movement at Petersburg
to-day. We have much the best Of this DAYS
work. A thousand at least Of the enemy killed
and wounded, q hundred prisoners, and q
bloody repulse.
sion, is reported by lady who saw the body,
as killed. sB. F. BUTLER, Major Gen'l."
No dispatches have been received from the
commands OF Generals Sherman, Rosecrans,
and Sheridan, later than were reported in my
telegram OF yesterday.
EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-08

GRAND LARcRNY.-Nioholas Foreman and
Lorenzo Corn were arrested py officers Brown
and Cameron. for the larceny OF two coats. the
property Of W! Nordiinger. Tney went into
Nordiineer's store as If to purchase Articles
One sIippled a coat under his clothes, the other
had coat in bag he carried with him. Both
are sent to jail for court BY Justice Buckley. =
tons coal, to H,eston & To-; Old. Aba. 100 do,
DO; American Boy, ll6 do. to Geo. Hnghes
Wandering Boy, Ill 10d, TO Hampshire &
Baltimore Go: q. w. H. Hetzar, Ann Eliza. II
G. Ritter. W m. Walsh g. e. sDetmotdt civ
anus, ]. r. Me1ulioh,l 76S 81 lao, tDOu:mber,
land Co; @. A. Green, Vigiiapts aDtfsSht. 3si
49, 100 TO Borden CO.; los. Noeie, J H, Ssackny,
s. Fox, 5ll l1.IG0. TO American OF: w nj
Rofesaf. Oorfelia, Jyinia, S222 "a "a. s0I
E9entars; goo Wo with lumper, I'd we sOhfsut.
DEPARTURES, lG:s an light rep& ffia iniIei
Boyer, with al. 70 srnerdssoVaA esI
nss WAY and VII srrsys tcfiay ana 70 MOI,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-08
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
No Fighting Since Saturday-Skirmishin
Between our Cavalry and K ebel Sc outs
Important Events Expected.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Oct. Every thing remains quiet in front Of
Petersburg. No fighting has taken place since
Saturday last, with the exception Of occasional
skirmishng between our cavalry and rebel
scouting parties who prowl around the TANKS
of the army, expecting to find some place weak
enough to warrant an attack But they inva.
riably find our men wide awake, and ready to
give them a warm welcome.
The engine of the mail train ran off the track
last night at Park Station, caused by the care.
lessness Of some of those in charge. No one
was hurt.
The weather is very fine, and favorable for
military movements
Important events may be expected at any
time. w. ID. MCfREGOR,
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.

New York Stock MaFket-First Board.
(By the Peoples Line-Omce 511 Ninth street
NEW YORK, Oct. S.-U. 8. 1881, coupon 6's,
ie5K; U. S. 500, l07x; Certificates OF Indebt-
sdness, OAK; Gold. 1899; NJ Y. Central, 1I7K
Reading, l1sX; Michigan Central, 11s4; Mich.
gan Southern, ok; Illinois Central, 1l44
cleveland and P,ttsburg, SOY; Cleveland and
Toledo, -; Chicago and Rock Island, -;
Milwaukee and Prairie dn Ohien, -; Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago, -; Alton
and Terra Haute. =: Chicago and North
western, -; Quicksilver, II.
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THE REBEL RADON SANDY SPRING,
MARYLAND

The Farmers Pursue them and Give tn EN-
Sound fhfashfns-The stolen Goods
recaptured-TwO of the Bowies of Prince
Georges County Captured
We have the following additional particu
lars of the pursuit of the rebel raiders upon
Sandy Spring yesterday, and,of the robbery Of
Gilpin Bentley's store, published else whore
In to. days Star : :ltIijH Xiiu,
The party of farmers ca In number) who
wentiH pursuit found the marauders encamped
yesterday to the number of II, under command
OF Capt. Chairman, in the woods four miles
northwest Of Rockville, where they had en-
camped for the day, with the intention OF
crossing back into virginia under cover Of
A spirited little night ensped, the, Farmers
making the attack with shot guns and such
shots were exchanged on each side. The guer-
rllas finding they could not defend themselves
and that the farmers were cdeternai ned In their
efforts, started toward the river headed by their
Captain, Chairman, and nine OF the party thus
escaped. Lieutenant Walter Bowie son of W.
W. w. Bowie, of Prince Georges, who was of
the Rebel party was KILLED while attemp ting to
a. the house Of a Mr. Ward, with directions
thai his (Bowie's) father should be notified OF
pd g.rns .b 9oN ,. ssS g. 20; S 2, Ksss
Cavalry, who was with his brother, was taken
prisoner and was handed over to Gen. Augur
last night by adetachmento OF the purs uing par
in the least and they succeeded in. recapturtng
most OF the goods stolen, and also recaptufed
four stolen horses. TINS gang Of thieves was
. detachmentHrom Mosby's com mand, which
IL at times diyided of into small squads and
each squad 'is ordered on OF thsse Chewing ex,
petitions to different parts sof Virginia and
Maryland. pa asggTsE YtaI TA8
Two of the pursuers, with whom we con-
versed, expressed the belief that the whole
party could have been captured had there been
concerted action. But each man in pursuit
acted ON his own Iespopsi no leader
having been chosen, and ia tbat way the rebs
mades tl1eir~ scapeasil! Ei0WoxeTsoahe .mrmer-
so3dtsrts dia- q coed work, and hav4 - y the
dasinf tusrriiiss q tessnt. shey VIZ pU gl
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depot for rebel prsoners is to be estab.
Isneo on tarrs Island, East River, New York,
aho ar judgements nave been perfected TO ac-
com mooste 5000 prisoners. The place ts con.
siofrea secure one, as IL can he well guarded
and tnnneiing will be impracticable. = : -
III A woman in Michigan lately took hold
Of what she supposed to be a stove holder OF,
the floor OF her kitchen the othsr Gav and
found II to be q large rattle enake Sbs az
caped being bitten, but how is u,ystsrv.S "
III The Cour ts In California haven't haan
able TO find an oath that will make the China.
men tell the truth Invoking "rhe 0reat
Spiritual Iotelligence"and Imperial Hsay-
en-" II Of no sort Of use. - =
o. The New Brunswick militia ought TO be
All sent to the front They met for q parade
tne other day, but got into fight in . grave.
~ We sometimes see upon q door the di.
Ieeuon "Push" Gen Sheridan must fancy
sne. ~ sees bon the door OF tho rebellion He
pushing Tremendously > n 90 = ; ,ts1l- =
~ In sweden the children who have the
whoopinf cough are sent to the sss vrorks "a
inhaie the air from the purifying apparatns.
- The stick ofa SKY. rocket fiIisd . nan
IN mo-. Osey r,. on Wednesday night Il enc.
IL A wit remarks that thu dasano. =, y
ianta was an act Of Hardee. Hood f1aSdihood,'
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LOST AND FOUND.

7 osT-on yesterday, from No. 500 18th street ea
1b.s %ss ysas s sms Dqa
was present from deceased relative Five del
I'D Sd Of October. . large White COW. With red
on shoulder and neck brass balls on berns, with 9
zMoy gf
itol Hill. oc8 St"
STRAYED AWAY-o9 Or about the ast5 Of
head suitable rewsrd Viii be paid il returned
s + R9s Tsid EAThEs ash between and f..
rS sn ting rRe
house 3. s.s est Of the Eastern Branch Bridge,
7 0sT-0n Sunday. the ID instant, q small black
Ss.fi ii sI.5s
y on Wedne sday. the 5th instant, eight Hoo s,
The owner VII cone forwssd, prove RIoPsrty; pay
ssss 70 psasy Eli
1sss the 81
sss1: :as si IS g'$
WAS TAHkE 1p oct "a S,ns. - Y
condition. The owner or owners are REQUESTED to
take her away. Apply TO d. f. GLADMON'S
Stable corner OF Bridge and Market SITS, George
Cox REWARD.-strayed or stolen. -four COWS;
pZC the first large dark white and brindle,
the left horn turned under, short smooth tail,
gives milk out three teats only; the second whits
and black. rounk back, small white spot on the
9 white and black buffalo. blazed face white spot
on the top of the tail; the fourth heifer, white
and brindle, about eighteen months old, with q
strap on her neck. will pay the above reward for
the return of the cows to house SIS for either
them. GEORGE W HATTON,
Georgia avenue. between 18th aud l4tb SIS.
oc6 ST. Navy Yard, Washing on. D C.
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ARREST nF A sUPPOsEo REBEL spy.


John Price, OF Whites Rebel battalion, was
arrested in the Provost Marshals Office at
Harper's Ferry on Wednesday last, while en-
deavor,ns to get pass for the purpose Of wis.,
ling his brother, who be said belonged to the
12,h Pennsylvania cavalry. He also tried to
ger a pass in Baltimore, and 1t is supposed he
intended to return to the rebel lines with such
information IA he could obtain. Price reached
here TO-DAY from Harpers Ferry under guard,
and was committed to the Old Capitol.