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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
The New HanRman.

Calcraft, the once famous Euglish hangman now su-
peranuaed has been succeeded in bis hdeous position
by Askren, vho is thus described in the Ednburg
Courant
Askern, the hangman, is man about fortv years of
age, tall, dark compexioned, well formed, and with
large whskers and moustaches. Not less than sx feet
height, and little bent if with care, he il nronor
tionaCy stout, and of apparent frmneas and de.
termination. lie is a person OF considerable inte-
gence, possessing good knowledge of current events
He has been soldier, and seen much of the world
Dove, the prisoner, the first person on whom he
performed the last Offices IF the law.
When Dove was sentent ed to be executed at York
Castle Askren, who had been unfortunate and was at
that time iDsoVent debtor imprisoned by his credit
ors in the Castle made offer of his services for the
casion-which the York magistrates from their knov
edge of his character and skill did not hesitate to &C
cept He EXPRESSES himself strongly on the ignorance
displayed by the mob in almost aIyays Kissing the
hangman when he appeared on the scaffod lie takes
the somewhat broad view that the nisher of the law
has right to be condemned than the Judge who
| has pronounced the sentence
Askren, who belongs to Yorkshire arrived in Edin-
burg on Sunday morning, and during portion of that
day and Monday he walked about in company of of
the city officers in plain clothes but was OF course,
quite unknown. Hitherto, bis practice as hangman
has not been extensive but he s not unlikely to
ceed Calcrat Tho is upward of seventy years of
age. Askren spent the night of Monday in the Coun
~ Buildings, without going to bed, aud occasionally
going out to see the progress the scafod making
ascertain the working of the Drop the of the
rope, and other particulars. Notwithstanding that he
conducted himself with the greatest cooneas it
observed, be down from the scaod that tears
were tricking down his cheeks
After the unenviable Office was fafiled, he entered
into room into the County Buildings ard burst into
crying, exclaming that he hoped the Lord would for
give him, and then remarked that he had only been dis
charging solemn duty Askern's fee was twenty
guneas and travelling charges Before he left the town
he received the expression of the magsrates satisfac
ton with the wav in which he had perfOrmed his task
The executioner left for York by the 10:l5 train
Tuesday night. He occupied the copartmen of third
class carriage aoLe and shortly after taking his eeat
was recognized. he intelligence spread among
those the PLATFORM and till the train started the car
riage was surrounded by curious crowd. Askern,
however, sat with his back to the window during the
whole tme and appeared Inclined if possible, to shun
observation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
From the Detroit AdrertIaer.
A DRAFTED CATHOLIC PRIEST.

AS considerable interest attached to the views Of
Father Hennessey, in connection with the draft VIC
give q report OF his remarks to his congregation on
Sunday morning. He SPOKE in substance as follows
81 ask the prayers and kind officials OF the church for
the Door men who have suffered from the draft. During
the past week it has passed ever the city lie whirI
wind 1t is worse than cholera or the pagne having
none of the compeusatons of those dreadful Gf ctious.
They only destroy the body; this tortures the SOUL
It draes it's victims from their agouizad families. Talk
not of the tortures and barbarities OF the middle agCs
None of them ever equaed this in cruelty In all the
countries of Cdristendom (by which term DO not
mean the United States) the priesthood exempt
from conscrpton but here there is exemption. How
long will it be before they lay their hands upoa the
church and the sacred vessels Soon they will reach
that point where they have respect for God himself
Some have been foolish as to suppose that would
acquiesce in the demand made upon me, and tear my
self from my beloved people 1t is now seventeen years
since have withdrawn from the world and devoted
myself to God, and shal not, unless upon compusion,
do violence to my eacred vows In all Christian coun-
tries the pest who becomes soldier is degraded to
the extent corresponding with communication among
the laty.
Many loving friends have stepped forward and gene
rousy offered to take my place, but l cannot ask
another to do that which do not think it right to do
myself shall abide in my own house until am torn
by sacrilegious hands from my own people and from
the altar If another is eent shall not prevent, but
would prefer that these should carry out their bar
barous dictates and drag rae through the streets m my
sarcsrdotal robes. 1t is our duty to obey
the laws. To good laws we should yield passiveIy-
The great evil IS that you have sent men to make laws
who do not even know the nature of an eaactment.-
They know ony how to carry cut the dictates OF thetc
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
Death of Gen. RamseuF.

The death of this heroic and gallant young officer
will cause feeling of sadness throughout the State
OF the sad event the Petersburg Express says:
The death OF this gallant young officer reaches Us
through an official dispatch from Sheridan published in
the Northern journals of the 2lst. He died on tie
morning of Friday the 20tb, from wound in the bow
since physcians have always been of the opinion that
not one 10 Thousand similarly wound ever recoVers
The loss of Gen. R4mseur will be severely felt de
has always sustained high reputation in the army and
good officers be lily spared after the loss o so
many. Gen. Rsmseur was a native Of \ orth Caroua,
and possessed thorough education, having graduated
at West Point with distinction lie had oct attained
to his Both year, but had made for himself name 2
which will keep his memory fresh in the recollection Oh
all who admire patriotism and gallant DEEDS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

A HIGH OLD ToDD7.-Dr. Dick son of New York,
editor OF the Scape whose grandfather owned the site
of Fort Lee near the Hudson river and about IL miles
above the city, on the New Jersey sde mentions as
of the incidents of the occupation of that section of
the country by the Hessian troops under Gen. Knyp
hansen, during the Revolution of TO- that the Hessan
soldiers rolled barrel of Sugar and barrel of Whs-
key out OF the cellar empted the contents of both into
the rainhogshead stirred the compound with fence
rail- and used their shoes for drinkrg-cups. Some of
them got tight, which is surprising.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
CONsCRIPT OFFICE,
RALEIGH, n. c., Oct 81, 1854.
c ECCLAR

7
No %.
z FO2 the information Enrolling Officers and all con-
ceraed it ia announced that the Camp OF Instruction
kucan CaOp Vance, heretofore located Morgan
G7eensbg o under the of CAIP SToKEs," for the
reed aud assignment of ConEcripts, deserers and
sh.Nntess.
Il T. object Of the Camp being to avoid delay and
unnecessary waste of ia forwarding recruits
armies field s LETT TO the discretion OF En-
rolling officers sni IoDscrpts and deserters either to
Camp Fl -I.nes Camp Stokes, whichever may be most
easily reached This discretion viii be carefully exercised
with a View t. the grand OBI ect OF saving tme.
H. GHrOli6g Officers cautioned against obe5ing any
orders any which conflicts with
oriera Of the leu Gen Commanding issued through this
Jfite and the Inspectors Of the several Districta.
b order Of Maj. J. r. MCLEAN.
z. J. HARDIN. Adjutant.
I5th AZ 3t-6-2t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

VICTORY IN THE CHccTAw NAT1oN-We learn
through the Texas papers that official information from
General Coopers headouarters Indian territory state
that on the 10Th ult, General Sandwatie commanding
the 1st Indian and Ganos brigades attacked the
mys post at Cabin Creek, and after six hours fight
drove the enemy away, capturing train of over $50
wagons and 12O prisoners. Our loss very slight. The
enemy's loss in killed. wounded and missing is over
1900. The blow will be severely felt by the enemy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

The Duke of Newcastle who travelled through a
portion of the United States with the Prince of Wales
Is dead He was a respectable map of hardly respec-
table abilities, but then he was "Dook," and New
castle no more required brains than the town from
which he derived his title stood 10 need OF cargo of
Goals end nobody thinks necessary to carry Goals to
Newcastle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
WILMINGTON, n. c., NOV. 8, 1864.

We stated yesterday that in opinion the fill oi
Plymouth PredEured that of WasbiogtOn, Beaufort
county, and although We do not kaow it yet, We shall
be vey much surprised if do not hear of something
OF the kind within the week. The Yankees have
Gu to parc the river below THAI town with their
galboatg, TO prevent people from using it for the
pu'poss o fishery and navigation, aud have even, on
more occasions, approached so as to throw
shells iuO he corporate limits,
L or a tune, at least, fear that the Eastern sec
tion oi Inc Stale relapse into tie position it
cupiod before the recapture By as of Plymouth aud
Washington. This Is the to be depiored on ac-
The abundant crops being gathered in that
most productive section.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

WE dislike, after any reverse or apparent reverse, to
join the bue AID cry that would hunt down command
er who may, for anything we know to the contrary,
have done all that any could have done under the
circumstances at any rate, all that he could have
done. For this have rerained from censure
upon that really gallant veteran soldier, General JUB
A. EARLY, although the conviction has been gradually
forcing itself upon u.s. that the Army of the Valley
not what it formerly was that its organization is de-
fective, and it's discipline relaxed Accounts both pub
lie and private render this conclusion nevita be and
quiet, thoughtful men, who seldom jump at conclusions
hardly hesitate to attribute most of our troubles in the
Valley to this cause.
General LEE reports The following little victory in
the Valley as obtained By the cavalry under General
LoMAx Outside accounts speak of three guns captured
etc.:-General LEE does not mention this
A VICTORY IN THE VALLEY.
Tie following despatch was received on Saturday:
HEADQUARTERS Army NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
October 20, 1864. {
Hen. Jas. 4. Seddol, Secretary of War:
General Early reports that the enemy attacked General
9ad two neces ct artillery and were repulsed The next
tiIlery and were again driven back.
Gen. LOnaX reports loss very slight.
Col hosby reports that since the advance of the enemy
up the Manassas Gap raroad killed wounded and
captured three hundred his loss being four wounded
and captured.
(5ignedO R. E. LRE General
The Capture and Destruction of the New York
Steamer Roanoke.
The following is the statement of the capture of the
Roanoke, CLEANED by Capt PEPPER, of the brgantne
Mathilda, from Capt. Drew:
The Roanoke lett Havana for New York on her reg
ular day. She proceeded on her course until evening
in the usual manner without anything remarkable oc-
curing Captain Drew retired to his cabin about 10
o'clock D. N. At that time number of the passen-
gers were assembled aft, singing; suddenly, several
men, armed with revolVers entered his (the capalns
cabin, and in a moment he found himself handcuted.-
Others CT the party, meanwhile adopted similar meas
ures in other parts of the SHIP and in few minutes
she completely in possession of her captors. Ony
two shots fred One toe effect on the carpenter
of the vessel who, Offering resistance, was shot dead
The capoEs having gained possession, at once shaped
the course of the vessel for Bermuda.
On arriving off the island they did not attempt to en-.
ter the harbor but waited for passing vessel by which
they could get rid of the and passengers-ffy OF
the former and thirty of the latter The former were
mostly SpaniarGs.
The Roanoke had but little freight, but she had on
board $40 900 to 5O 900 partly specie and partly pa
per. She lad but very little coal on board when the
transfer took place. After the Mathd reached Ber-
muda with her passengers, party flom the Roanoke
arrived there in boats she, previously reported nav
ling been set on ire and burned.
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However much the Corfederates may have been de-
ceived by Sherdans lying bulletins the Yankees have
not been gulled. They that the capture OF q
certain number OF guns is not victory. letter from
Harpers Ferry, in the Herald cites all Yankee gener-
all whose heCs have been cut off for their failures in the
Valley, and says that Hunter who got far Lynch
burg, came nearest to success but got his head cut of
for failing to do what the government expected of him.
Il says:
The question now arises therefore, what is to bs the
fate OF "Litte Phil Sheridan" who, after three very
gallant and splenddly fought engagements has wisely
abstained from trying the strength of his teeth against
the iron defences upon and around Mount Crawford
Is he, too, to feel the relentless headSsns axe Shall
the failure to capture Lynchburg-noW that Early has
been reinforced by Longsreet-be imputed unto Sher-
ldan, as unto others, in the light of crime Is the
last born of young hero brood to be sranged while
still in the very teethng process of his fame will not
the strong common sense Of General Grant step in to
assert that "iaure to accomplish mpossbtes' is not
offence for which any soldier or officer should be
punished? These are questions now much agitated here
there be little doubt that Sheridan will soon be
moving this way, instead of pushing higher up towards
LyGchDurg. Some call his return retreat but others
aud probably the WISER contend that be is only return
ing towards his base, under orders from Gen. Grant,
to make ready for another expedition to be under
with larger knowledge of the country and it's necessi
ties.
A correspondent of the same paper, writing from
Sherdans army, gives the following about the cap
ture of our artillery It was all picked up by cav
airy
Devan, with bis little brigade, kept swooping down
upon their rear, gobblng up their officers and men by
scores He pressed them so hard it impossible to
get their artillery out Of bis way, their wagons and
ambulances. The drivers and cannoneers dismounted
and off into the woods on either side Of the road
and the guard of the demoraizad rebel army if it
had one, followed suit, leaving the whole train in
hands. Cannon, lmbers, caissons, wagons and ambu-
lances were all hudded together in the greatest disor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
MOVEMENTS ON THE CoAsT.-The Savannah Repu
J1r1o of the 25th inst cavs

MOVEMENTS THE CoAsr.-The Savannah Repub-
Lican of the 25th inst. says:
The movements of the enemy On the coast of Carroll
and Georgia, for weeks past have kept the mil
itary authorities wide awake and puzzled them little.
number, have been lowering around, apparently with
some malicious intent. In the last few days their ma
nGuvres have become more apparent. AS If ap-
prehensive that had feet of blockade run
efectually blocked up the channel of Savannah and
Warsaw river. Considerable bodies of men have been
landed on Tybee and Big Warsaw Islands, and flag
staff planted on the latter from which floats the hated
ensign of Abolition tyranny. Whether the landed
are Yankee troops, or Confederate prisoners of
brought to be exchanged does not appear there are
circumstances that favor the belief that it is
change movement. A flag of truce boat is expected up
the river in day or two, and then all doubt will be
moved In the meantime, our authorities exercis-
ing all vigilance, and holding themselves prepared to
meet any emergency that may arise
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
HOWELL COBB,
Maj. Gen. Comd'g, etc.
RxCI1ANeE OF PRISONERS.


A month sGce. some paroled prisoners reached the
North and published statement relative to the condl'
tion of Federal prisoners 10 Southern prisons The
picture drawn was most sckening one and for the
purpose of firing the Northern heart in the crusade
against slavery, loyal journals gave these revela
ons all the publicity in thair power. Admitting that
the picture not overdrawn, the question arises
whether its contemplation should fire the Northern
heart against Lincoln Davis-whether in fact it is
the rebel Federal authorities who responsible for
the continuation of the fearful condition of our gallant
men now in Confederate prisons. Let us see.
Under the cartel, as originally adopted by the FEEDER
al and Confederate Governments all prisoners were to
be exchanged within ten days after their capture the
either siCe to remain parole Up to July
of last year the Federal authorities had less number
of prisoners than the rebels and consequently the ex
change was carried without difficulty But about
that time the surrender of Port Hudson and Vicksburg
gave us an excess of prisoners, and then began diff
Guilty which, in one form or another, has continued to
exist ever since. For reason which can easily be I'M
aeined our authorities refused to release on parole such
prisoners as were of the number actually de-
ivsred by the Conederates This stopped the exchange
almost wholly, and since that the exchanges made have
her been informal, or OF sick and wounded.
Last month the Confederate authorities determined
to make another effort to the exchange, and for
this purpose twice during August did they address the
Fed raj authorities Offering to waive their rights under
the original cartel and to exchange for man until
the supply on their side exhausted. To neither oil
these communications has autocratc Abraham degned
to reply.
upon was first broken by the Federal authorities they
insisting upon course Of action which was direct
violation of that instrument After resisting for over
wear, the Confederate Government agreed to resume
the exchange upon the plan insisted upon by the Fede
raj authorities. To two different letters expressing
willingness to accede TO the terms insisted upon by our
Government the Confederate Commissioners have r.
ceived no reply
nected with the exchange difficulty and, in view CT it
we ask if the Lincoln the Davis despotism is to blame
for the result For every man that suffered in South
ern prison since july 1863 the Federal government
directly responsible For every man who has rename
an hour over ten daysfor every soldier who after the
tenIn cay OF DIS .re ueu acconntahe 30
Let US hear no more about Southern inhumanity 30
long as we alone to blame for tie existence OF this
state of affairs Let the odium of all this be placed
where it belongs, and that is upon the head of The
Washington Government, whose dupicity aud want
| faith have alone been the reason why soppage ha'
been put to the exchange Of prisoners.
| Chicago Times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10
TELEGRAPHIC

Entered according to the Act of Congress, the year
1863 by J. S. THRAsHER, In the Clerks Office of the
District Of the Confederate States Northern
District of Georgia,
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And Military District of Georgia,

Macon, Ga, Oct. 20, 1864 J
The movements now being made to redeem every
portion of Georgia from the occupation OF the enemy,
will be attended with success, if her people will do
their duty. The active and faithful discharge of this
duty by every who owes service to his country,
alone is necessary to accomplish the result. To effect
this result at is the object of this circular.
All officers belonging to this command especially
rolling officers, instructed to renewed efforts in
enforcing all orders for the return of absentees to their
commands as we'll as sending forward those who have
so far failed refused to report. These officers are
notified that they must to it that every in their
respective counties districts, who belong to the Con-
federae army, either of the field the reserve is made
to report at once to their proper commands and in
case of the men belonging to the militia, they
will report to these headquarters the names
OF oil such found at home without proper
authority. 1t is the fixed purpose of both
Confederate and State authorities that the
men who can serve the country in this critical uncure
shall do it, and effort will be spared by either to ef
feet the result Not only to officers, but to every good
citizen, is the appeal made to bring into the service
every man able to do duty in the fed.
A few weeks of faithful service by every man in
Georgia. able ard liable to do it, would drive the last
enemy from SOIL and rid the State forever of their
hateful presence.
Georgians the destiny of your State is in your
hands, Now is the time strike the blow and if the
enemy not driven from your SOIL it will be your fault
not theirs.
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TAKEN UP AID COMMITTED.

eA To TIE JAIL cf ODslow County two negroes. One
y BIZ the of ohm (2iae Dick who says he belongs
TO DR.. James HcRee, formerly of Wilmington, N. C..
- her says hi5 Henry and belongs Dr. Hicks
~ upin County, n G. The of said neg oes are
contested forward prove property, pay charges
eD take sway they will be dealt with as the law
directs - -
E. IURIILL, Jr Sheriff.
Get. 9Th 1854. 26 1t-3.tt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

Some doubt appears to exist about the fall of Ply
mouth, n. c. We wish could share in these doubts
The enemy had probably little or nothing of land
force utthey had plenty of gunboats which had free
scope after the loss Of the Abemarle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

The Yankees claim to have captured the Hope, a
magnificent blockade running vessel, carrying very
large cargo. We "hope" not.
They have not captured either the Tallahassee or the
Chickamauga. The Wando reported captured, used to
be the "Let Her Rip"
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FROM PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, Nov. I'd, 1854.
is reported that the enemy busy last night shit
ing troops from the North to the southsds James River
and there considerable activity in the enemys camp
nothing definite Their future purpose lie rot developed
The westher ia cold and it Ia raining.
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would have rather astonshed the Yankees of the days
OF Sam Slick and would appear not little incredible
now, if anything could be so regarded in these latter
days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

WHAT Growing the Linconites aciH make over the
affair at Plymouth, in order to operate the election
to take place throughout the North on Tuesday next
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

The I'd day of November, 1864 appears to be any
thing else than pleasant Indeed it does full justice to
the character of the month for gloom and unpleasant
ness.
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FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, VA,i NOV 70, 1864
COL W. 81. Payne, Of the 4th Alabama cavalry and Col.
G. N. Sowe Gen. Longstreets Adjutant General, have
been made Brigadsr Generals The former has been
signed to Maxies and the latter to Wrghts rigade.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-11-10

THE Sumter, S. c., Wotchman denies the report
that Gen. Cobb has purchased residence in that vii
ge and request its exchanges to make the correction