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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The PRESIDENT OF The CCNFEDERATE STATES has
recently made tour through some OF the most mpor
taut points at the 8 ouh and S,uth-West The Pres
ident would arpeas not only to have made speeches
himself but also TO have been the OF speeches
letters from o That he should have Spoken either
in response to calls made upon him. for the purpose
of cheering the people up, AID OF communicating nfo
nation deemed desirable to be known, we'll for the
purpose OF vindcatisg bis course and position
to have been expected and perhaps it also to have
been expected that the force Of example should operate
to draw Others out into the broad field e publicity in
the PRONUNCIATION Of their views. At any ate such
has been the case, and not only has President Davis
and Generals Beauregard and Hardee made speeches at
sundry points, but Vice President Stephena Senator
81. Y. johnson and Hon. Mr.. Boyce, have come out
with letters while the prsss has had its say through its
numerous channels OF communication with the puoc.
We cannot say that admire all that the President
has said or done The manner in which these things
have been said done at least reported to have
been said or done s sometimes wanting in temper and
courtesy. Where the best man talks much and fire.
quently and uoder exciting circumstances it almost
inevitable that be should ionaly "put his foot
In to it." Upon the whole, no Revever We think the
President has been snred against than SHINING
We think that il times may see where be has
exhibited petuauce, ought not to lose sight OF the
causes which would sometimes try saint, and are lot
always in the power of mere man-even the best man
to resist. We think his visit to the Southwest has
already resulted in good, end although cannot en-
dorse all that Mr.. Stephens Or Mr.. Boyce has said,-
although we fear ttas mark an ominous equnt-
ing after reconstruction there is yet les of this in Mr..
Stephens letter than bad been led TO fear. Mr..
Senator Johnsons address is excellent in tone temper
and position. 1t is sound AID patriotic. 1t will be
found in our columns tomorrow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
Poor MARYLAND.

a correspondent of the New York Press, writing
from Baltimore thus foreshsdows the result of the
ing election in Maryland 1t remains to be seen, how
ever whether either the war" peacelovng friends
of Little Mac will tamey submit to the arrangement
He says:
In velsation with of the most earnest and indie
fagabe Union of this city, asked what the feeling
here about the Presidential contest. He replied
There will be person sgainst Mr.. Lincoln in this
city State. We are united Oh that The Rebels here
all known, and not will dare to They must
take the oath Of allegiance to do that ia too bitter
pill for them to swallow for jumping jack like McClel-
LAM
There is no doubt that there is truth than poe
try in the above quoted extract and it is than
probable that the game will be resorted to through
out the States composing the present soeaed Federal
Union. For our own part we have never believed
MCMILLAN will be able to carry single State. LIN
coins bayonets will be very apt to settle that matter
whether his armies in the South and around Richmond
achieve any decided success or not. These are our
opinions and they are given for what they may be
worth. We shall see whether we are right or wrong
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
Honor tn whom Honor Am Due.

1t s proper to state, even at this late day, that the
fine Steamer Night Hawk, Capt. SMILEY, from Bermu-
do, in trying to enter New Inlet bar, about a week
ago, grounded on the North breaker, about mile
from Shore ard instantly boarded by launch from
the gunboat Monticello, who proceeded to fill the ships
boats with her officers and crew. The sentinels on
Fort Fisher hearing the distant report of musketry,
gave the alarm, and the Commander of the Fort
pecting that the steamer aground had been attacked
Immediately lighted her up by means of rockets and
eheed right and left Of her. At the first rocket the
enemy took fright and skedaddled, leaving more than
half the officers and crew to take of themselves
These reached the Fort in safety. The Yankees did
not leave however until they bad set the Steamer
fire fore-and,a and the wind strong the flames
spread rapidly The garrison of Fort Fisher had never
seen ship destroyed under their guns, and were de-
termined, it appears to this one, and
Informed, in spite of fire fore and aft the gallant SOL
diers boarded the Steamer andships and, with all the
available buckets, commenced to fight the flames. 1t
was not very long before the fire got under, and
with the assistance of boats and crews from other
Steamers before noon the next day the fire entirely
subdued.
The steamer was in the breakers and only half the
work of saving her DONE The soldiers went to work,
unloaded her, and with the aid of negroes at the pumps
enabled the Engineers to get up steam and bring the
steamer safely to Wilmington by her power. Capt.
SMILEY was captured, but his place filled by Capt
MAY first officer Of the Falcon, who remained here to
get the Wight Hawk eff. We have given the above
facts relative to the Night Hawk because we think
the noble conduct of TROOPS at Fort Fisher deserve
to have credit for their heroic efforts ii saving
valuable steamer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The question of our continued retention possible
abandonment of Ricbncnd and Petersburg is one that
has of late been frequently asked and debated. That
however is hardly the question after all for it would
be difficult to say what may not be possible in the
chances and changes of great struggle like that going
on in this country The real question is its probability
OR snaprobabIhy.
We know that not very long since considerable I'M.
easuess was felt both Richmond and Petersburg but
not go far SIS We could learn, in official circles The
uneasness We believe reached its height at the time
when SHERIDAN appeared to be sweeping up the Val
ley with resistess force, carrying everything before
him, and Threatening to come down upon LEES flank
from the West, endangering ommunicatians with
East Tennessee Southwestern Virginia, and with the
whole South.
That immediate danger has passed away. SHER1DAz
is once more in retreat down the Valley-EARLy ap-
pears to have resumed the offensive and with to
regained hs superiority. The Danvie Road ia safe,
and Richmond and Petersburg breathe freer.
We could hardly throw any dangerous light upon the
number and position of forces in Virginia, if
We would; bat without doing this, without adding
anything to what has already been stated by Others
may express assured conviction that, spite Of what
may have been said may hereafter be said of favour
lsm 10 Ike anu lDJusuce 10 JOHNSTON VI o'nss' AAS
has had more than to provide for the defence OF
Richmond under circumstances of greater difficulty and
larger disparity of numbers than any other even OF our
generals has had to encounter What LEE has done we
think he can and will do again. IL necessary We doubt
whether his greatest trials not over and therefore
think that, although it is not impossible that any
place places might haze to be given up, might be
given up for strategic reasons it yet highly proba
BILE that Richmond and Petersburg, or either asM be
given up unless under circumstances very different
from those actually existing ct present foreseea
O slkey to come to pass.
OF course we cannot pretend to the gift of prophecy
We can only from existing facts, and these
to be the probabilities deriYable from consideration of
these facts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

AN order is before the City Council of Petersburg
which will, in all probability, be adopted, 10 allow no
negro, free or slave, to sell produce at either
of the markets of said City, unless he Is pre-.
pared with written permit from bis owner,
or some responsible person allowing him that
privilege. Would it not be well for town author-
ties to take similar steps for Wilmington, and not only
prohibit the selling but also the buying by nsgroes .
For it is well known f.ct that negroes are in the
habit of attending market and buying provisions at
any price that may be demanded. Negroes seem able
to give higher prices than white peoplethe proof Of
this being that they do give such prices.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
THosB who are fond of chs

THOSE who are fond of changes in the weatber-who
think variety is the spice OF life, had chance to be
satisfied about tue close of last week aud the beginning
of this, for surely tho change quick enough and
we're enough. There is saying how many degrees
the thermometer dropped at once but quite enough to
give sundry persons the broken bone fever and bad
colds generalls We told that there was consid-
erable white frost in the country Monday morning
and even northern exposures 10 town. This is q
good deal earlier cold snap than has been noticed here
for some years back.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
Destruction a Observation-Disclosures OF an Attack
the Steamer Condor

the Steamer Condor
1t Is generally known that the large three-unnelled
steamer Condor, from Halifax, n. s., in entering New
Inlet Bar week ago, was deceived by the wreck Of
the Night Hawk and ran aground 1t appears that it
was in attempting to come ashore from her in boat
that Mira ROSE GREENHow was drowned. The Con-
dor has been slowly unloading under the guns of Fort
Fisher, and guard usual has been kept on her at
night. On last Friday night the Yankees made at
tempt to board the Condor, to destroy her, but
calamity repused by Lieut.. SowLEs, of Go. A, Both
n. O. Troops, and detachment of men. AS soon as
The attempt made Lieut.. SoWLEs communicated the
fact to Fort Fshsr when her heavy guns burst forth
to tight and left of the Condor. The second shell fired
to the left of the Condor struck gunboat that had
accompanied the boat party in and completely ruined
her that she was ashore the South breaker Of
the bar and abaLdo1ed The enemy set fire to her in
severa places, and before morning she was totally des
troyed her magazine having exploded and torn her to
pieces Since this occurrence Friday nghs last,
are informed that there has been sign of the enemy
CT the bar at night and the feet is hull down during
the day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

THERE was rich scene at the head Of the Market
Tuesday morning, between deformed individual and
q stout, but sallow complexoned man. They both had
wild Ducks for SALE The latter asked for and sold his
game ct much lower price than the former whereupon
the former expostulated with the saow complexioned
man. At time there appeared to be fair prospect
ola right genteel knockdown but the police interfred
and quiet was restored. 1t quite novelty to see
man abused for selling his property too cheap, but
the bystanders looked On and enjoyed the sport quite
composedly and of course encouraged the priced in
dyua to persevere in bis efforts to keep prices down.
Bravo to the low-priced man. say we. We shall pat
rorize that man in the game line.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The iroDcad Alexandria has put to followed by
two vessels laden with her and the other
with her nition 1t ia belived that she will be heard
from in due time and in the right quarter l. known
how she got the British Government having done all
could to prevent her sailing.
We find this paragraph going the rounds Of our ex-
changes. The vessel is properly the Alexandria named
so in honor of the Princess of Wales daughter of the
King of Denmark. She is not an iron clad, but sloop
ofwar OF nearly the class the Alabama though
said to be stauncher than that vessel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
GECsRGTA

The following from the Macon Intelligeneer OIL
the sth ID the latest news from Georgia. received by
the mails Our kilograms to the 10th inst but We
are not sure they tanned any later news from HOOP
army than that brought by the Intelligencer, as
follows:
Our latest advices from the Army Of Tennessee ore
CLOCK Friday morning, Oct. 7th from which we learn
Lee corps was occupying Aatoona Heights and Big
snanty hardees corps, commanded by the gallant Che
nam was advancing northward the side of the
Our forces have efectualy destroyed the W. A. R. r
Dy TAXING up the rails burning the timbes, and tearing
away empanEments from Kennesav Mountain northward
nearly to Etowah.
A number of Yankees who proving in the neigh
oornood OF Lost Mountain, Thursday captured by
our orces and when they informed that our army
was In Of the railroad north OF there they
and perfectly assounded when they discovered
the truth.
No reliable of the position and condition Sher
mans had been recsived at Army headquarters
to last dates though evident the Yankees
making movement.
Our base Of supplies perfectly safe convenient to
the army.
No certainty Of the capture had announced
army up to Thursday evening.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The PAcfY1oAroR, aneatIy printed and well edited
weekly paper has just been commenced at Augusta
Georgia by Messrs WALsH d BLoNE, editors and pub
Eshers- One copy one year. $l6 do. six months So.
The Pasifcaor Is designed q represan tative organ
of the Catholic Church 10 the Confederate States thus
supplying want much felt by the clergy and laty of
that Church, whs have been wholly without an organ
since the dscontinuarcs of the Miseaus,y in Charles
ton two or TIRES years ago.
As its name implies, the PGsea.or viii aid by all
honorable in u power to bring about the resto-
ration of peace.
We ses no reason Why the Paeifeator should not re-
csivs liberal support from the denomination to which
its services are to be given. We learn that Rev. Dr.
Conc oRAH, pastor as'the Catholic Church here, will
receive subscription and forward them the editors.
Tus mails and telegraph bring some speculations
relative to the state of sd.irs in Georgia The Rich
mond Seminal of the 9th inst contains the following,
which will be found interesting
Forrest and shs aailroads-shsrmau and Food.
General Sherman draws bis supplies by single railroad
ackfrom Chattanooga TO this latter point there are
country easenout. Corinth railroad
poist from The SCUM Cur cas- also run On section Of
Of the Memphis and Chattanooga railroad fy miles long
therefore, lie on the Naahvi lie connections.
1t these latter that Forrest Is operating
There two lines of supply in this direction. One
terpg Memphis and Chattanooga railroad at Decatur
lsl miles west OF chattanooga. This is the line which
Forrest first TELL and it hes been thoroughly dmantled by
hiz The Yankees themselves say 1t will take weeks to
repair it, Forrest lets them The other lie oasup
ply leads from Nashville through kureesboro TulIaho
ma DC, l6i miles to Chattanooga At the last accounts
Forrest moving upon this road and telegraphic
communication with Nashville had been interrupted south
of hurfreesboy the presumption is that Forrest id bis
work Our readers need be told that Forrest does his
wol well
Behold, now, Gen. Sherman IL situation He Ia
duced to living his and altar all that has been
said bis accommodations believed TO be very scsny.
To add his pexitiss the telegraph tells that Hood
has Idly moved around ~ Shermans and taken po
sition there Nothing therefore, left Sherman bu
move out of Atlanta and Sight His hunger will compel
him to fight hood in his inrenchlnents suppose For
rest will down to take art in the fray. herman
should be defeated he will be ruined. Heaven grant tina
he Now Is the time for the Governors of adj
cent States to send up they raise
part in tho grand hunt May the admirable opportunity
not of extracting most glorious victory out OF
oar late reqeIses.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

HoA1c1DE.-We learn that On Saturday the 9Th
inst, T. J. SKIES Of Long Creek District, New Han
over county, was shot with backshot, and almost in
stantly killed. This happened about four miles from
of the North East River The deceased, with several
Others would appear to have been in se.rch OF camp
of deserters and runaway negroes. They came upon
the camp suddenly and fred, killing of the negroes
The occupants of the camp returned the fire. shooting
Sizes as above stated. As yet have not heard of
any captures having been made, although measures
in progress 20 effect the rddanse of the country from
such pestilent gang
Mr.. SKIES was some fifty or fifty. five years old
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
Aktack Ora Wllanlnrsnn.

From Information which the Virginia Christian Sun
Of the 9Th inst has received that paps thinks there js
little doubt tina. feet is forming between
Norfolk ard Old Point TO attack Wilmington. Among
the number Of vessels by infomsns says the
Sum- there are two very formidable monitors. That
attack at early day upon Wilmington is contemp!s-
ted feel almost certain, and hopa the authorities
may be fully prepared for it."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

AT the latest dates from Europe, Consols, that is
English consolidated bonds low at any time
during the Crimean war. This is attributed in most
quarters to alarm felt at the probable approach Of
peace in this country some basis. 1t is believed
that reunited reconcled America woad certainly be
hostile to England.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The enemy at Newbern has refused permission for
Dr. o. A. White to pass through the lines in order to
give his medical services to the Confederate sufferers
by yellow fever at that point. The Dr. has had large
experience here and elsewhere and could have done
much good, sven to the enemy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13
Fighting on tn. North Sid. of james River.

Fighting this North sids of James River.
The Richmond Wing of the 9th inst, has the follow
ing summary OF the sht on the Nerth Side of the
James on Friday last:
Inquiries at the usual sources of information up to
quarter past nine O'Clock, produced no official intel-
gence concerning the progress and results OF the fight
ing yesterday, along our lines on the North side. From
gentleman who left headquarters yesterday evening at
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

NEGRO SALEs.-At late auction sale In Savannah q
negro boy, blacksmith, sold for 81 foar likely
men sold for from s. 600 to "a, 900 each.
At late auction sale in Columbus, a negro girl fifteen
years old sold for 81 $780, and girl eleven old for
81, 100.
The above appears to be the highest prices paid for
groes in Savannah, Ga. likely negro girl sold In
this market at public auction. about two weeks ago. for
upwards of 1000 We think the average here
materially above the Savannah quotations.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

< OFFICIAL Tox FooLERY-Yesterday morning We
received certain items of news By MAIL from the South
Yesterday afternoon the same the wires
from Augusta, but the operator here ha been ordered
not to deliver 1t, 1t being adjudged conraband" II
this Is not the height Of norssnse we would like to
know what ie.-Daly Journal of yesterday
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The following list of casualties in the North Carolina
Dearngs Cavalry Brigade, FROM the 18th Sept. to Oct
Sd, 1854, reported TO the Petersburg Express
Company D-Wounded-Private Doughlie in Leg
Missing-sergt H Taylor and private Ira Futrel.
Company 1-Wounded-Sergt Cook, slightly 10 leg
Prvates William Powell, slightly hand Ralph Myers
severely in leg A Johns on, severely in knee
Wounded, 8; Missing, 2-Total, z.
TwsLFTH n. o. BATTALION.
Company O, Capt Martins, commanding -Hissng-Pri
vate Vann.
Killed, 8; Wounded, 8; Missing, 81. Total, 60.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The latest Yankee news u.s. that Farragut has arrived
at Fortress Monroe and gone up the James river
This would seem to confirm the report that be is to
ha We something to do with an attack on this place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The Council Of State of N orth Carolina, which met
in Raleigh Thursday, the 9th instant refused to con-
vene the General Assembly in extra session. The OBJ
ec of the Governor in desiring the extra session. was
said to be that certain State officers now exempt should
be made subject to military duty. We are not certain
that this is the fact but think it exceedingly proba-
be-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

EsoAPED.-Oapt. Whiting, LIST Battalion Alabama
Artillery Lieut. Evans, Of Go. D. LIST Battalion Ar
llery, and Lieut. Hammond, of the Fort Morgan gar
rison, have made their escape from the Yankee prisons
ip New Orleans and arrived at Mobile.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The Louisville Journal calculates McCLELLAN's
chances, and thinks them far-better than L1NcoLNs
We don't, since FREMONT has backed out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

The Printers OF Richmond, Va, are mostly in the
trenches around that city, hence the papers to
have hard old time Of 1t. The Wing Of Saturday
last came out on very greatly reduced sheet for the
want Of printers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

On the 9Th of November-that is to cay, in four
weeks from this present writing, the Presidential cleo
zion win take place in the Northern States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-10-13

fore as it does now, and sill Il has not yet 1t
appeared at Charleston and yet the city is
now under fire.