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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-14
,nAMsAN Hlrn suHuuL.

WARSAW HinH SGHOUl.
TB7HE 4LL 81 I IN begins AoDdiy, the 25th Of July
I and CO. tioues 20 Teeks.
n. CO $50 s75 20 aud 1928. ST. IS SO and $40 pay
ab Is per To-. AID corn 81 Pr bushel
Nuelc FUN $75 of instrument IS.
Board $l5 per week, hail in sdVancv.
Rua1 Ia nuzt furnish lights towels and pillow cases
ISdAm ROY AL, pr,,o;no,.
kev. J. L. bTEWART,
War aw. June S0.h 252-2-4l 2t'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-14

10y VIRTUE Of decree of the Court in this made
spring Term 1864 sill expose to sale, at public
y July 1854 ths tracts of land set forth in the pe
Il Il, On= tract the East side OF Burgaw Creek
he uuded the North by the lands of Jere Hand the
and East by the lands Of William B. Player, and on
the West by the lands formerly belonging to Jesse j.
,ud thirty (430) acres.
adjoining the lands of John A. Sanders r. Alderman and
n,rs Said tract, by estimation, five hundred and fifty
(550l acres.
A. NJ WADDELL, C. 4 n. E.
Iure 18th 38-ts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-14

Green and Lenoir.
We take the liberty OF making the following extract
from private business letter to the Editors -
K1NsroN, n. G, July 5th, 1864.
Editors Journal:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-14

Court Of Pleas and Quarter S6SS
james :, Shine, Assignee o! l.. Il.
EIEards and wife, Eascissa Ed
wade. and Nancy Jones,
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sTAkE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
Spring Te: n, 1864.

p obert N. BlOodworth,
] hn ". Blocdworth.
eri others.
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10 ONII1
Sessions, april Term, 1864.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-06-10

have been TO Altoona Pass and
find it very admirable for our purpose.
It is the gate through the last or most
eastern spur of the Alleghanies. 1t
now becomes as useful to as as it was
to the enemy, being easily defended
from either direction. The roads
hence from Ackworth into Georgia are
large and good, and the country more
open. Details of position of our troops
and contemplated movements are given,
hut not needed for public information.
The dispatch further states TINT the
enemy is not in our immediate front
but his signals are seen at Lost Noun
tain and kcnesaw.
Dispatches from Candy, dated the
3D., have been received, which report
satisfactory progress in the organiza-
ton of his command
Il. NJ STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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The Danish monarchy is now re-
duced to two islands Of the sea, frozen
up six months in the year.
The real estate record Of Chicago
mentions fifteen buildings and blocks
that are to be put up in that city, this
season, costing, in the aggregate, 500,
600.
Major Gen. Fremont has resigned
his commission, and his resignation is
accepted by the President. He viii
now have leisure to give up his whole
time and energies 10 running for pres
ident, though such military duties as
he has performed for the last year or
two, could not have been very engross-
ing or exhaustive.
Bouquets hotel in Plattsburgh was
totally consumed by fire on June g.
This Is n great loss not only to Mr.
Fouquet but to Plattsburgh For
years this hotel has had nm enviable
reputation for both the excellence and
elegance of its accommodations
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are IN close proximity to the rebels.
Each party wishes the other to COM
mence the attack
Capt j. II. Platt, (of Vormont)
quartormastcr Of the 9th corps, with )
men and q wagon were captured Sun
day
The Times dispatch from headquar-
ters dated May Dist, closes thus. There
IS hardly u doubt that the position now
held by the rebels in our front is but
an advanced line which they will hold
as long as possible for the purpose Of
gaining time topeifect the dcfcnces on
the Chickahominy. On that line it is
now expected we shall deliver battle.
WAsHNoroS, June 5, 1 p. IN.
Ia Nq. gen. Dir.
4 dispatch from Gen. Grants head
quarters dated half past S o'clock lust
night, has been received II states
that about Z p. m., Friday, June 3. the
enemy suddenly attacked Smiths brig
udc Of Gibbons division. The battle
lasted with great fury for half an hour.
The attack was wnwayeringly repulsed
Smiths losses were incOnsiderable. At
Is p. III, Wilson with his cavalry fell
upon the rear Of q brigade of Heth's
division, which Lee had thrown around
to his left, apparently with the inten-
ton of enyeloping Burnside After a
short but sharp conflict Wilson drove
them from their rifle pits ia confusion.
He took few prisoners. lie had pre-
viously fought and routed Gordon
brigade ofrebol cavalry During these
fights he lost several officers, among
them Col. Preston, 1st Vermont caval-
ry killed; Col. Benjamin, Sth New
York, seriously wounded Gen. STAN
nard, serving i'm the 18th corps, was
severely wounded Yesterday, Friday.
Our entire loss in killed, wounded and
missing during tie three days opera
hons around Coal Hulbor. VIII not ex-
coed, according to the Adjutant Cen
erals report, 1900
This morning, Saturday, June 4th,
the encmy $ left wing in front of Burn
side WINS found to have been drawn i'm
during tho night Col Cessnola. in
command Of 5000 men, arrived here
yesterday. having marched from Port
Royal Tclegraphic communication
between Cherry Stone and Fortress
Monroe continues uninterrupted
4 dispatch from Gen Sherman,
dated Yesterday June lth a. M,
l3 miles west of Marietta, reports that
bis left is vcl around covering all the
roads from the south to The railroad
acknowledgements His cavalry has been
in Ackvorth, and occupies in force all
Altoona pass no other military in
telhgeneo has been received by TINS De
Dartment
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Il. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
MAsHlNnrnN. Inne 3.
(Signed)

W AShlNGInN, June >.
A dispatch from the Army Of the
Potomac, dated Tuesday night, says
the day before the 9Th corps advancing
from Howe's store towards Bethlehem
church, drove the enemy about two
miles.
At sunset while our men were en-
gagged in digging rihepits, Rhodes and
Early's divisions made an attack on
Warren's right flank, causing him to
fall back from his first line. The enc
my then advanced and charged the
second line Kitchens brigade of heavy
artillery was posted there and opened
heavy fire IN conjunction with the
batteries on both TANKS, which nearly
demolished the rebel column of attack
The enemy fell in terrible disorder and
left their dead and wounded behind
them on the field.
NEW YoRK, June 1.
The IiTbune's bulletin SAYS Grant
has advanced his lines and driven Lee
into Richmond.
The He,uld's dispatch from head
quarters Army of the Potomac dated
May 3lst says: All that was done yes
terday (AIonday) amounted to nothing
more than a series of attempts to as
certain the enemys position. BY the
road we arc now about II miles from
Richmond The sound of our cannon
must be heard by the inhabitants of
the doomed city. The road occupied
by the 9th corps leads to Richmond
via, Meadow Bridge; the other bridges,
Bottom, New, and Turnpike, are in
front of the other corps.
The Iribuae's letter from headquar-
tiers of the 9th corps, dated IL miles
north OF Richmond, May 3lst, Top. m.
says. The rebel rifle pits in front OF
Gen. Hancock were carried this morn
ing. There has been desultory firing
all day by Gen, Wrigbt's corps, who
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prepared expressly CIR tue TaAsscRur.l
B0sroN. June 3, 1864

prepared expressly CIR tue TaASscRur.l
BOsroN, June 3, 1864
Flour. Market for Flour is firm with au in
creased demand. For Western supcItinc sales
have been at 81 ~ 81 p and 80 q 50 Is for choice
brands If Western. Ohio ilour is steady al 50 ~
$40 80 per Dbl, including very choice brands.
Grain Corn has advanced in prico-sl 50 Is
the outside price for best yellow. Oats have adj
Nanccd, and Peas remain as at last weeks qrrlta-
tions.
Provisions Market is firm for Pork with
very tlil prices -s33 for clear, cash. Beef is IN
iair demand 80 ~ s23 for family extra il asked.
Smoked Hams from II al 20 cents per h.. cash,
as 10 quality. Butter n coming IA freely and
,uppliose exceed want az buyers Vermont dali
ries at 30 "a IS cents lint latter price hard 10
realize. Cheese has been la fair demand with
sales at 10 az 10 cents per ID, cash.
Wool.-Market has been active prices are
well sustained and have AN upward tendency.
Sales of fleece and pulled from " q 30 cents AZ
20 quality. Choice grades are held at 80 % %
cents per N. Large contracts have been made
in Canada at 80 Gc 40 cents payable in gold.
Goid--9l az 93l.
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Wan DEpAnrMrNr,

Washington, June 7--10.l5 P. m.
10 mi. GIN. Dir
Dispatches from headquarters Of the
Army Of the Potomac, dated O'Clock
this morning, have been received, An
assault was made on Burnside about
midnight aud successfully repulsed.
On the preceding afternoon hun
bred picked men OF the enemy made u
rush to find out what was the meaning
of Hancock's advancing siege lines.
Nine Of the party We're captured, the
rest killed or driven back.
Several letters have passed between
Gen. Grant and Gen. Lee in respect to
the collection of the dead and wounded
between the two armies Gen. Grant
inclosing his letter, regrets that all his
efforts for alleyiating the suiferings of
the wounded men left on the battlefield
have been rendered nugatory.
Two rebel officers and six men sent
out to search for wounded rebels were
captured, IN consequence Of the enemy
not delivering Gen. Lees letter until
after the hour he named had expired.
Gen. Grant has notified Gen. Lee that
they were captured through a misun-
derstanding and viii not be held rs
prisoners, but will be returned. No
other military intelligence received.
Il. Nj, STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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nRrGnroN MAnKET-June 8

Beef Catue.-Extra fat and heavy premium
Oxen 81 a. IA 80; LIST quality sl3 g sl4; ID quail
ity sl2 ~ ~ 70; 30 quality 81 a. sl2per 100 MS,
ON total weight of hide, tallow and dressed ocef'
Working Oxen. 200 q $3.50, or according
to value as beef.
Mich Cows $50 a $50; extra good sG5 a
800. with or without calves, rs may be ageed
farrow and ordinary $50 a. 80
sheep a nd Lambs.--6 n cents; extra a.
81 cents per ~, on live weight.
shotes.-W Wholesale 8 ft II cents; retail 10 ~
II cents per 10.
Veal CaIves.-s7 a 90 per head III lots.
Hides.-l0l a II cents per n. calfakins 20 q
% cents per q.
Taiiow-9I q 10 cents per n.
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pArENr
HORSE KxAY RAKES.


The subscriber respectfully notifies his Friends
and the public goncrally. that hr still keeps fur
good satisfaction wherever used, and is generally
preferred to amy other kind, for the ease With
which It can b. operated Il has been tested nu
all sorts Of land and IN all descriptions uf grass
II gathers hay easily and thoroughly, and works
well on rough and smooth ground.
The hand lever il so constructed that the up
orator raises the head by pulling 1t towards him.
II is confidently claimed that it is the most per
feet Horse Hay Rake thus far invented.
URlAH VI. SUNDERLAND. Agent.
Highgatc, May 27, 1864. ll-m
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travellers e5uidr.
Y rERsIoNT CENTRAL. AND SULLIVAN
RAILROADS..
SUM MER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing May. 10. 1854.
TRAINS Go1NG sutfrH AND EAST

TRAINS GoISG sotrH AND EAST.
Leave st. Adams at 600, SIS and il.55 a. M.
and 7.25 p. m.
Mail Train leaves Rouscs Point AT go, q m.
burlington az 1875 a.. M, connecting at White
River junction and Bellows Falls with trains for
Boston, Worcester &c and with the Vermont
Valley Railroad for Springfield and Now York,
arriving at New York at lG.lj D.. IA. -e--7
burlington Express leaves Montreal at 5t5 A.
m, Ronse's Point at 7.45 a. M for Darlington
Saratoga, Troy and Now York via the Lake.
Day Express leaves Oglcnsbnrgh al 5.3O a. m,
Montreal at $50 a. M Rouse's Point at 10 IS A.
m, for Boston, Troy, and New York.
Night Express leaves Ogdcnsburgll at II 80 n.
m, Montreal at 345 p. M, holiscs Point at 5.45
p. m, arriving at Boston at $40 a. M. connect
ing at Bellows Falls with Cheshire Road for Bos-
ton and Worcester and with Vermont Valley Rail-
road for Springfield, Ne, and arriving III New
York at 1870 p. M.
TRAINS COME NORTH AND WHIST,
Leave St. Albans at 5,5s a. H., and 2,i5, e.1o
and 7.i5 p. m.
Day Express leaves Boston at < 90 a. m. White
River Junction at 1.3O PIN, Burlington NJ AS
p. M, for Montreal, Ogdensburgh Chicago sand
the West making close connections.
Mail Train leaves Boston ut 400 a. M. VIA
Lowell, and at 1870 a. m. via Lawrence or Fitch
burgh. Leaves Springfield at 7.5O a. m, Bellows
Falls at 1920 y. m, for st. Johnsbufy Durling-
ton, Montreal, and Ogdensbnrgh.
ACCOMMODATION Train leaves Northfodat IN. 20
am, and Burlington at 2.15 p. M, for houses
Point.
Night Express leaves Bellows Falls at lO. 90 p.
m, receiving passengers from Vermont Valley
Rairoad leaving New York at I2.l5 D. M. and
from Cheshire Railroad leaving Boston at eW
p. m, connecting at White River junction With
tram leaving Boston at $40 y. m aiaivint, at
Burlington at $40 a. m, Houses Point ~ 7bj a.
m, Montreal at 9.15 a. m.,. and at Ogtlrnsburgh
at 1880 p m. Both the Mail Trains connect at
White River Junction with passumpsic lson,L
Sleeping cars are attached 20 both the night
Express trains running between Rouscs Point
and Boston, and Rouse's Point and Springfield
Through tickets fur Chicago and the West for
sale at the principal stations
ST. Adams, May. l6 1864. g. MERRILL. sim.
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va by special orders from the war
r.''nient the draft rendezvous at
4 h. ' % has been broken up, and
oiiieers and men there are ordered
]o camp at New Haven, CT. SO
apeVine Point becomes the general
H. c. Tor all recruits enlisted in
!, states of Vermont, Rhode Island
Fnd Connecticut
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Washington, June S-145p II.
10 Nqj. Gea Dir:
A dispatch from Mr.. Dana at Gen.
Grants headquarters, dated last night
at $50, announces victory by Gen.
Hunter over the rebels beyond Stam-
ton, and that the rebel Gen. Jones was
killed on the battle field. The dis
patch is as follows:
The Richmond Examiner Of to-day
speaks of the defeat Of Gen W. f.
Jones by Gen. Hunter u miles beyond
Stanton, Va. Gen. Jones was killed
on the field His successor retired to
Waynesboro and now holds the noun
tains between Charlottesville and Staun-
ton. The paper further states that no
hospitals or stores were captured by
Hunter. Another dispatch announces
that our forces occupy Staunton.
j.. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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gcoal Autjrcs.
4 LNAI sK1NNER,s nsrATr.


n Will PRESENTED.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT or FRANKLIN. IS.
At Probate Court holden at the Probate Of
fee IN So Adams, within and f1' The District Of
franklin ON the Goth day of May, A. d., 1861.
Present, A. j. SAMSON. Judge
IN instrument. purportng to be- the last win
and Testament of Alyah skinner late Of st. Al
bans. u said district, decea-ed, being presented
here hy Bctscy Skinner of ST. Alhaus the Exec
utrX therein named. for Probate it Is ordered
by said Probate Court that on persons concerned
therein De notified to appear at q session of said
Court, To hc huldcn at the Probate Office ia st.
Adams I'M said district, on the llth day of June
A. D. 1864, 80 ] o'clock IN the afternoon, and
show cause 1T any they have, against the pro-
bate of said VIII; for which purpose il is further
ordered that copy of the record De published
three weeks successfully in the VERMONT fHAN-
SCRIPT, weekly newspaper printed az st. Al
buns, in this state. as soon as may be. the last
Of which publication TO be prior to said lltl day
Of June, 4. d. 1864.
1l-iw a. ]. SAMSON, Judge
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The Very Latest News. - The subscriber
has just returned from market and is nov pre-
pared to exhibit the largest lot and most dcsir-
able styles Of CLOTHING and FURNISHING
GOODS over offered for sale in Vermont, pur-
chased FOR CASH, and will be sold at very small
advance from cost. Tho place 20 get the worth
of yuur money is at No. : DnrroSy Block.
WIN. n. SMITH
st. Adams, Apr. o. 1864
y. B.-All bills must be paid without delay
l-tt WIN. ~ s.
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Aalarriaafs and leaths.


At Bolton. VT, ON the jth instant, widow ASNA
DAvirr. mother Of j. j Dcavitt. Esq, Of this
village. ngcd 73 years and months.
At North Hero, " consumption, june 18th,
1861 Hon. ELIJAH HAYNES. VI. d.. in thc 6ist
year Of his age.
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b. ' AT a hearing in Chancery at
I ~'''no last Saturday, an interlocu-
oroer was made, permitting the
equation of Hon. John w. Stewart
i'u'uebuiy, as one of the trustees
'"e Rutland and Burlington Rail
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. '+ "a Festival of st. John
t.; DrpuSt will be celebrated by Ma
,oa ap mon Lodge, at South Troy, Or
A 4' comfy, Vt, on Friday, June "a.
~ address will be delivered by Henry
l"rA, ESQ. Of Poultney
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WAsHINGroN, June s.

10 lugi. Gen. Dir:
A dispatch from Gen. Grant dated
yesterday, $50 p. M, reports all very
quiet to-day. No casualties reported.
A dispatch from Gen. sherman dated
Ackworth, yesterday evening, $50 p.
~, says;
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DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE The fol-

DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The fol-
IL lowing Real Estate is offered for sale on IA
yorablo terms. viz: About 200 acres NJ Land
known as the Patrick McEnany farm, situated
part in Fairfield and a part IN Enoshurgh, VI.
II il nearly all interval land, and has heretofore
been used for dairy purposes, and the former
ownermade money at that business on the Farm.
II II wen tmhorod and watcred and the Build
ines are IN moderate repair.
Also about IA acres If Land In 81. Alhans sil.
lage lately owned by Il. H. smalley, E-l, and
now belonging 10 the estate of Win. w. White,
ESQ. situated la the southeast part OF the VIZ
lagr. within tive minutes walk Of the Depot.
Enquire for particulars Of
n. A. SOWLES, st. Abana,
Match II, 1864. LII
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Washington, June S-1.45 p. m.
10 Nqj gen. Dir
Gen. Hunters victory and our occu-
patton Of Staunton are confirmed by
the following dispatch just received
from Butler
All quiet on my lines. Richmond
papers Of the 9TH give intelligence Of a
fight Mt Mount Crawford between Hun
ter and Jones, in which Hunter was
victorious and Jones killed Stanton
was afterwards occupied by Union
forces. The fighting was on Sunday.
j.. VI. STANTON,
Secretary of War,