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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28
HEADQUARTERS LANES BRIGADE,
NEAR DEEP BoTloM, VA,
18Th July, 1864 J

Messrs. FULTON & PRICE,
Gentlemen "A friend at present in Dupln county,
has Just written me that card has appeared in your
paper suggesting my name candidate for cat il
the House of Commons liz the next Legislature of our
State From the fact that no mails have been received
before to day since the 5h June, neither letters nor
papers from North Carolina have reached u.s. and am
therefore Ignorant to the date at which the announce
pent was made l write to ask that my name be with
drawn from further publication in this connection.
While under ordinary circumstances it would afford
ne pleasure to serve the good people of my native
county, in any capacity which they might deem me
worthy Of and competent to FILL cannot at present
go far forget ny duty to them, as to renquish posi-
ton in the field for in the legislative councils when
am 30 fully Convinced that the one now hold is a
more appropriate sphere for the exercise OF what little
ability may possess we'll as a more suitable place
for the practical display OF proper spirit OF patriotism
by young of mg age.
II Older ard WISER and more capable men are called
discharge the duties which devoive upon the leglsla
tor, and youEg made to the State by facing
and fghtlng the enemy, the people will feel
oeter satisfied with the manner in which their suttra-
gos have been cast young men will give sddtlonal
strength to those VINO are battling for the ESTABLISHING Mt
If national independence the State will lose
nothing and the country will gain much.
Returning my thanks to those kind friends who have
ccmplmenttd ma by suggesting my name and assuring
them Of my grateful apprec alton OF their Partially
and highly esteemed friendship, have the honor to be-
Most respectfully, your ob't servt,
JNO. D. BARRY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28

The difer.nces between Lord Russell and Jon sh is
sald De- tb at Lord Russell was brought at son
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28
Wilson's SPRINGS,
NEAR SHELBY g. H.. N. O.,
I,l- IS,L 1904

aessrs. FULTON & PRICE, Wilmington, N. G.
GENTLEMEN HAY ng few leisure moments to drop
AID The readers of the Journal.
Since left Wilmington. I proceeded up to Columbia
Hot-l il hopes to find something beneficial the inner
mn sorTy ara to ssy was much Disappointed as
stipg piece CT sat beet soaked and baked
Bread nothog exc and n dessert For supper the same
cold chicoa coffee, Hard beds which appeared
be stuffed WITH pig kuos and only $40 diem The
City Hotel at your town is ~iuce Of place to it.
made short metre Of that city, and left, finding such
o be an abr imitation to mankind. Goods of all dsscrp-
tons fifty cent dearer than in Wilmington. Ny jour
host OF friends and plenty of good cheer, and parcu
rlp at the house o Old friend K and his amape lady,
he easily forgotten thence left for this place
Ia is ss Of the AlmiEhtS t. us human beings" but
Of the finest I'd aid particularly for all diseases
Sa 6 aa It The sqphof spring.
natural crevce in the rock at the side of small h it is
he wants OF it, he drink unit, out of his mouth
and feel no meow from it The moment anos he
mHd He d1e be-
has ow8 mothers milk There is another spring close by
also ether Springs Chaly beae, &c, but like
tn f.t Or landlord unfortunately, is hotel keeper
around him, and refugee ON the tory districts OF the
tie boaT s or hoe is out Of qes
lo but Ecs ARRIVAL he'e, and air word OF advlce
on nG Re are King some lnt ovemens ana psrticq.
ecaTciy Of everything il the county, but by Gods bles
sis have the fless crops known. From Whining
ton tn place, the looked better
81 ut. GA sid what ali we'll saved, and the farm
CTS reap rich
s:noe my arrival hare I have heard much complaint
ab u The state Governrert leppesrs that none OF the
militia fi,ers called to do duty and are shown ia:
WIS Governor. Ins will cause MIN the loss OF
any aid the tor l. is also stated here that
amp Vance ,tTi, by tories, and when the raid
VS. made them their arms and ammunition were all
pae ed up All hands esp: 1t is also re-
No. large part Camp joined the raiders
l. that hey will N Ike another raid
a. i0te tank there must be loose
i8ae go seps would be taken to clear these
.ores OF the rsins and tie surrounding towns
of these have been taken who call them
men, buE they only horse thieves and
tories.
Yours truly,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28

b DID lT.-Some months ago while in command
90 Nc Trs' Island, Gen. SEYMOUR said be would cele.
brate the Fourth of July in Charleston. and sure
enugh lie did it-as prisoner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28

We publish below letter from Col JOHN D. BAR.
RY of the Eighteenth Regiment, received by Us yeser
day. We have doubt but that the Colonel would
make good representative, any doubt that
he well deserves the compliment paid to him by the
friends who have brought his name forward as caud-
date for seat in the House OF Commons of North
Carolina, but at the time We feel constrained to
say that the he has adopted reflects honor
upon him than could the obtanment of any office 10 the
gift ofthe people, and should it be the will OF ProVl-
dence to spare Colonel BARRY, it will be matter OF
prouder retrosc ecton to himself and in due time to
his DESCENDANTS or should he fall, it will be equally
proud source of consolation TO his surviving friends and
II
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28
TAR BUCKET.

Our correspondent or those whom be has heard talk
are in in sttbutng the blame of not putting the
militia officers into service to the Governor. The
Legislature, and not the Governor, is to blame about
that The Legislature, or at least the dominant ma
ority in that body, the responsible party. We trust
also that he is mstaken about Camp Vance. OF
course he simply gives things as he hears them We
can thus see the misconceptions if not misrepresenta
lions that are put forth to in aence the approaching
elections. We do trust that so,oe efficient measures
will be adopted to guard the people OF the Western
part of the State against the >c of these de-
sf uctive and humiliatng raids
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-28

a CRYING EVH'-Sundry cross babies i, O ro,,ooa
car, Al" - A@AEoao
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-03
Congressional

RcnxoSp JAM so-The House to-day, passed
the bill that the act to put an end to substitution
shall not apply to any farmers or planters who were
engaged on the 9th inst in the production Of grain
provisions or family supplies-s The principal pro-
visions Of the bill heretofore reported passed by A
yeas to 81 nays. The House also passed the bill
that all officers. soldiers and aeamen permanently
disabled in line Of duty shall be retired but the rank
pay apd eDoluments to continue till the end Of the
war, OF IS long as they continue retired The Sec
retary Of War msy assign them to such duty they
are able to perform. All vacancies caused by re.
tired officers shall be flied the same as in cases Of
death or resignation. The House was in open SEES
sion all day. from which it is supposed it has taken
no action in the important matters 10 secret session
on the Senate bill introduced to place in service all
male free negroes from 1s to 3d. as laborers, team,
sters etc, referred to the Military Committee.
A memorial from Dr. Gibbs President Of the
Press Association in behalf OF the Press of the Con-
federate States praying chat Congress pass no act
to eurtail the efficiency Of the Press was presented
BY the President to the Senate and referred to the
Military Committee -; -. =. =
The Senate passed = resolution II thsaks to North
Carolina soldisra uho have volunteered for the war
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respectable citizens Of Raleigh who agree with us
in opinsenf WHO Is he? Itmakes no differences,
who he is, his statement to this correspondent Is
known to be untrue. Every body here knows It
to be untrue. Whoever he is; be talks politics.-
His kingdom is Of this world. ",When this cruel
war is over" he will again turn bis attention to
spiritual things Meanwhile he husies himself in
posting travellers as to the "rabble dupes" and
political status of the City of his residence Prob
ably he told this correspondent that Holden was
disloysl mana traitor. If be did, may he be Cor.
given for the falseheod. II is. recorded. Satan,
who felt that he had one more cord around him.
laughed for joy when it was written down. Let
him "repent and do his first works." lest be be cut
off in bis sins and lost we entertain the deepest
respect for Christian minister's but we can have no
feeling but that Of disgust and loathng for cer-
gyman whose far forgets his calling and bis duty
as to tell falsehood on his neighbor. If a cler,
gyman Uiu talk politics, let him do 50 cautiously
and properly SO not to injure bis Masters cause;
let him alway' tell the truth; and if he POSSESSES
any of that charity which ''beareth all things,
him exercise little of il now and then towards q
poor newspap per Editor - tt..e:s
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TERMS OF THE STANDARD.
RALEIGH: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 1864

SECRET SESSIONS the House Of Representa-
tiyes at Richmond, on the 9eh resolution was Of
fsred that the practice Of holding secret sessions is
one BY which the responsibility of the government
to the people is in measure destroyed, and is an
eproachment on the principle to be tolerated only
in extreme public necessity, and hereafter ali msas-
ures to increase the strength and efficiency of the
army and having reference to plans of campaigns
or military operations in the field, be discussed ma.
tured and passed in open session. Voted down. and
the House refused the cali for yeas and meas
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General Lee to his Army.
HEADQUARTERS ARNY OF NoRrHERN VA,
January 22d, 1864.

=. II J80u8Ty 22u1 3Sv1s
Gensral Orders, No. Z.
The commandinp General considers it dae to the
army to state that the temporary reduction OF n
tions has been caused by circumstances beyond tns
control Of those charged with its support Its vel,
fare and comfort are the objects of his constant and
earnest soliciude and no effort has been spared to
provide for its wants It is hoped that the exerhons
now being made will render the necessity but OF
short duration, but the history of the army has
shown that the country can require no sacrifice TOO
great for its patriotic devotion. -.
Soldiers you tread with no ,unqual steps, the
road by which your fathers marched through suffer-
ing, privatien and blood to independence
Continue to emulate in the future, as you have
in the past their valor in arms their patientendu-
rance Of hardships their high resolve to be Tree,
which no trial could shake, no bride seduce, no
danger appal and be assured that the just God who
crowned their efforts with success, will, in His own
good time, send down His blessings upon yours.
(Signedf +. Z. E. LEE General.
This temporary reduction of rations, is, indeed,
rebuke to the country; perhaps to the Cemmissary
General more than to any one else. Oh J. that ne
would resign i-Riehmond Enquirer.
Our brave soldiers who have left home, and kin
dred, and friends to meet the enemy, must not be
allowed to suffer. The people must divide with
them to the last pound of meat and the last crust
of bread They will do it, but they have right to
demand when they do this that the most rigid econ
omy shall be observed in the Commissary depart
ment and that shade officers at home shall be placed
on the same footing with the people, and not be
permitted longer to consume supplies Of flour, and
bacon, and sugar, and rice, and the like at govern
ment prices. This is no time, if there ever could
| be time in this country, for privileged orders.
We do not know to what extent the Commisssry
General is to blame for this reduction of ratons s.
If the rations are not to be had then he is not to
blame, and we may we'll anticipate the most dis
tressng consequences for the supplies Of -four and
meat cannot De increased for months to come but
if rations could have been obtained by more energy
and better system BY the department In charge,
and the army is suffering in consequence of neg
lecl then the Commissary General should be re:
moved and moD efficient man appointed in his
place.
But we beg pardon,-we do not belong to the
original secession family, and therefore have no
right to criticise make suggestions. That which
is allowable and commemorate in Others, is treason
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Feb. !, 1884.
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Feb. J.. 1884.

ms1Rdl REwARD.-.LOsT ON THE 2oTH
8SSDU nit, pocket book bclween Petersburg and
Weldon containing 1850 dollars in Confederate notes my
sm service on ssicun Of !f arm s|Puss,ed
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MER1ToR1oUs ooNDUcr.

MERITORIOUS CONDUCT.
) Among that distinguished number who by meri-
'torious conduct have placed their names upon the
.Roll of Honor" will be found the name of Ser
geant J. s. McCurdy, Of company T., 7thRegt,
N. G. Troops His name well deserves the hon
ored position 1t occupies and his valuable services
in this war cannot be too highly appreciated. Al
though youth of but sixteen years, he enlisted in
the second company that loft his. native county,
alexander, and has been a constant and faithful
soldier of his country ever since he followed his
company and regiment into the battle It Newborn,
and going to the army Of Virginia. be has passed
safely through all the hard fought battles from the
seven days struggle around Richmond, to the
almost inaccessible heights Of Gettysburg. Out OF
seventy odd old members Of the company, who left
their hunes nearly three year., ago, with high
hopes and brilliant expectations, nerved With pa
triotism and fred with enthusiasm, only hlteen OF
that number i'm Informed, are left to tell the sad
tale Some have fallen by disease, some BY the
fatal bullet-others wounded are incapable OF rem
dering further service to their country. ].
Sergt. McCudy is one of that fortunate few who
has thus far passed through the fiery ordeal OF bat
tie, unhsrmed. He has wonderful constitution,
and IL almost : stranger to sickness. Possessing
willing disposition, he is always found 1t h's posi-
ready. and willing to perform any duties that may
be imposed upon him, however ardnous and dan
gerOus. Naturally iond OF Nissnt %, ~ o, !.
glory in an active military life-whether around
the campfire, laughing and passing jokes With bis
fellow. comradesref which he is. exceedingly fond
or marching TO the field of battle, where the deal.
eninr roar Of cannon and rattle Of musketry tell but
too plainly that the struggle has commenced and
that he, with his companions, must soon measure
arms with the enemy in deadly conflict, he never
thsless possesses the same cheerful disposition. n
Foil Of life himself be seems to impsrt new life to
others. Gloom or dependency seem never TO rest
upon his youthful brow. Possessed Of mild dis lis
position, good and generous heart and agreeable
manners, he is quite favoris in the company ant
regiment 10 which ne belongs. May his younl
country, may he become = good and faithful s6ldis
I of Christ. ". Y. y. =
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-03

KENTUCKY ELECTIONS in the army
at Decatur and Dalton have nominated ten candl'
dates for Congress from that State. Election the
10th of next month. These members will be chosen
almost entirely by the army. There are many wor:
thy and gallant soldiers in the Confederate army
from Kentucky and Missouri, but those States have
furnished nearly one hundred thousand men to fight
the South, and yet members Of Congress chosen in
this way occupy seats and vote to tax and con-
script the people of North Carolina and other States
II this lust?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-03
For tie Standard.

AT meeting held at VIM. e. Patricks, Beaver
Creek District, Wake county, January 23d. to con-
slider what is best to be done 10 our unhappy con
dition, the following officers were aPpsinted: h. u
Lashley, Chairman and G; A HOLLAND, Secretary.
nointnd committer of three to draft resolutions
or the consideration of the meeting and he appoint
ed (. Johnson, Esq., Charles Penny and A. J. Davis,
who retired asd ia short time returned snd re-
perted through their ehsirH6n the Johnston county
preamble ma resolutions adopted at Sm,.afiesd,
which, 1aftsr being ably discussed ~ 4. Johpsen
ESQ, vera unanimously adopted
!. -a'' d @ LASHLEY, Chn'a.
G.. A, HOLLAND, Secy.
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The Peading Military Bill.

In the Senate on the 29th, the injunction of secre
sy was removed from the military bill passed by that
body on the 18th instant The bill provides that
from its passage all white residents of the Confed-
crate States, between eighteen and forty Ave, shall
be in service during the war. All between forty
five and 6fty:ve shall be enrolled withnsuch time
as the President may prescribe and all failing to
enroll shall be conscribed into the army in the field
ALL details for provost and hospital guard service,
qua, termaster commissary, ntre, conscrpt bureaus
agents, clerks, etc, shall be taken from 45 to IS
now in the army and below the age of forty FIVE
unfit for field service. ...
All exemption laws are repealed, except mail
contractors and the following substituted All
unnt for service members and officers of Congress,
State Legislators and such officers rs the President
and Governors of States may declare necessary to
administer the government; Minister'S authorized
to preach on the 10th Of April, 1862; one Editor
to each newspaper, published on the 10th April,
1862, and regularly published ever SINCE and prin-
tiers; apothecary to each store engaged at that
time and regularly since; physicians over thirty.
five, who have been in regular neyen
years teachers who have be %.
gagged for two years one oveil Of
twenty field hands, provided such o. ~ been
employed since thei0th of April, 1859; provided
there IS nowhite male adult on the farm not liable
to service; one person under each government con.
tract with certain restrictions. Any Qusrtermaster
Cosnmissary Marshal, Nitre or enrolling officer who
shsll employ any one liable to the service between
10 and As years, shall be csshiered.
These are the principal features OF the Senate
bill 1t provides for enrolling all white males
from eighteen 70 ffty.fve The House is en-
gagged on it in secret session. This bill, pass
ed into la#, will take nearly every working
man from the shops, and leave ene.hxif the
farms uncultivated Grain and meat will, there.
fore, be exceedingly scarce next year. They are so
difficult to be obtained now that many Of our people
are suffering. What next? Is there member of
Congress one. fourth of WHOSE constituents desired
him to vote for such billg But it is useless to
ask such question. The vote was taken in secret,
and will never be published. Praoticalky the con-
stituent body has no check the representative
tits quite as important to produce stuff for sub.
distance as it is to have men in the army The
Indss be fed or it cannot fight The people
Bxt uS1st not be starved lest the soldiers be-
8 sme dscohtented and insubordnate on account of
le condition Of their families. King David hon
q ed saaxNssded those as much who I" tarrisd by
sie stun % he did those who went forth to battle:
nd surely 1t is important to make it as it is to
zsry BY and take care of it.
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Gen. Steele has been directed to order an election
in Arkansas for State officers under the one-tenth
proclamation. Lincoln has 'pardoned" some men
calling themselves the Arkansas delegation, who
have arrived in Washington.
Gen. Vance, captured in East Tennessee, has ar
rived in Nashville He was captured by Gen. Sturgis
Gen. Grant IS in St Louis.
At public meeting held at Topeka, Kansas, on
the 9th, Mr.. Lincoln was nominated for the next
Presidency.
The Democratic County Convention of Hunting
ton county, Penn, met on the 18th lpst, and unan-
imously nominated Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan as the
first choice of the Democracy Of that county for
their Presidential candidate.