Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-06-23

ters tnat Know no hmltatlon concerning the spirit
and tone or Gen. Johnstons army, in all conditions,
and especially concerning the confidence which is re-
| clprocaly shared by the General and bis men.
Our friend and informant who thus reports, had OPP
portunities of knowing and observing Gen. Bragg,
and believes him to be- in all respects great and good
General and equal to Johnston except in his manage
ment of and on retreat, or falling back movement.
Had Gen. Bragg been enabled or permitted to i'm
press all subordinates and soldiers with the conviction
entertained by this officer and by Others who have
several under him. his efficiency and success, even with
| the number of men would have been more decid
| ed.
1t is Gen. Johnstons singular merit, in addition to
qualifications to enjoy and possess the great art OF at
tracing and maintaining confidence and where Gen
eral, whatever his merits otherwise, or the opinions
and prepossessons of the appointing power in his favor
has not this art, he the under him should be
| lieved.
Soldiers, like sailors, believe in men, and to work
successfully must work with full faith in their com.
mander The friends who have the disposal of General
Braggs services if they believe in his qualities as fully
they avow, should Iut him in the right place tor
showing them Since leaving Pensacola, he seems as
it is believed by many to have been placed only in one
| wrong place after anoher.-ChGs. COURIER.
THE ACTS OF CONGRESS.
Din classified hist of the titles of the acts and
Joint resolutions passed during the recent session of Con
gress with the exception of the Appropriation Acts
and few other and resolutions OF private or unlm
| portrait character:
To provide for tho com pensaon of commissioned of
hcers soldiers sailors aud marines detailed service
{Allows regular pay, ratons and allowances ana sum
exceeding s. per day. aud also compensation Tor extra
To amend the at entitled act establishing IN lining
| and nre bureau.
To amend the organize forces to during the
war; approved 18th February 1854 Ext.nds the time OF
enlistment of whose residence Is within the nes Of
the enemy. .--,
officers anu prvaes OF the army OF The confederate ottes
| increases the pay 81 per Month for one year.) .
To amend as much OF an Get en ed IAN act 20 ogah
1884 relates to the exemption OF CERTAIN religious De
nonnatioLs Authorz3s the Secretary of Var to grant
exemptions and details persons belonging to SAID de-
nominations 90, ,.:
Bona Army AID to punish iawessness aud Irregularities
of any portion thereof
70 amend an act entte San act to provide tor Iuva
| lid Corps." approved l7th February, 1864.
TO provide for the appointment of additional military
70 furnish transportation to Ulcers of the army and navy
| while travelling under ORDERS
70 amend tie several acts ia regard to ebaplains
! ensign in the army the Confederate States"
To authorize the appointment OF commssarles 1or res
TO aut1orize the appointment of additional officers of
| tl,ery fur ordnance dulles
TO authorize appointment Of Q1arornasers aud Az
sstant 1artermasters and Commssares and Assistant
Oommss in the Provisional Army. in certain cases
TO ths the scp pay an o to sow
ed Ulcers of the arny ratiGns, &C., u,;,;..uu
courts to attend army the Confederate States in the
field" (rhree different with this title were rass
10 provide and organize general staff for armies in the
To auth orizs the formation of new commands to be ON
posed of officers who may resign to JOIN
| such commands
To amend the entitled san act to regulate tie sup
plies OF clothing enlisted of the navy during the
| war" (Authorizes the issue Of small storey
To extend to the and marine corps the provisions
Of the Sd section entitled an act to organize
forces during the war; approved l7h February
TO amend the several acts in relation to volunteer
10 amend an set entitled san act to create pro-
navy Of tie Confederate etates approved M.y
To furnish transportation officers the army navy
while travelling under orders
FINANCIAL ACTS.
To provide for the reclamation old issue Treau
~ notes held by certain Indian tribes
To authorize the owners Of the registered eight per cent
years convertible bonds issued under the provisions of
the approved May l6rh $751; to exchange the same
for coupon bends
tax equal to one ith of heIaount tepres mt ia Tor
year 1864 upon oil of taxation to be paid only
TO amend an act entitled reduce the currency
&c. approved FEBRUARY 10TH 1864. (rn is for the
lief of States holding old issue OF Treasury notes Another
act, anendatory of this act, also pas sed.
To amend act entitled AN act Tor the relief Of Tax
r 70 amend tbs laws reaths to the tag in kind.
To amend the tax law. - 49,
Making appropriations for the postal service of the
Confederate States for the years 1852 and 1888.
To extend the frapking privilege the Trans Misassp-
| pi Agent OF the Post Office Department.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTs.
To provide transp in kind certain cases to
members and delegates 10 Congress-.
To amend the providing for holding elections of
Representatives in Congress in the State Of Tennessee.
TO the prompt printing of the laws of the Con-
! fed9rate States.
To regulate the compensation and mileage members
of Congress, and Increasing the compensation of the
Office OF the Senate and House Of Representatives.
provide tor the appointment OF dshursiDg clerk in
the War Department.
To provide passports to Senators and Representatives
In Congress when travelling the Confederate States.
authorjzs the Whdra from the Treasury
the state OF South Carolina and deposited therein.
force aud amend the provisions OF The
January 20 b. 64 increasing the compensation
officers and employees the civil and legisla
tive departments at Richmond
Providing for the establishment and man of claims
certain description OF property taken Informally
impressed Tor the use OF the army.
To amend act entitled " act to prohibit the iul-
poration of luxuries etc approved February 6h 1854
admits vegetables ruts meats, ETC.. enclosed in
or other Wise and brooms and brushes of all kilds)
Ito amend tho laws relating to the communication vaGe of
hospital ratioDs.
70 authorize the manufacture of spiruous liquors for
the use of the army and hospitals.
For the payment OF the appointed under
the act entitled to spend privilege of the
writ OF habedS corpus in certain confer GER
tain powers upon sad commissioners.
the compensation Of the heads the save
raj executive departments, etc.
the salary of the Treasurer.