Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-28

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ct States the attention of the cz
you'd earnestly request tn persons whom may not
chance to meet 10 address enclosing checks,
noPog that the citizens Of winqgS1 emulate the
Of other places in tie Confederacy visited by me,
Rev. f. A. BOILER,
General Agent Bible Society G. s.
Wilmington, N. O., Jan, 1864.
Yankee Atrociues North Carolina-Their Own
" Confessions.
I'VE publish below, from tie New York Daily Nercs
an account of General Wilds late raid through the
counties of Currituck, Camden and Pasquctank n
c.:
NORFOLK Dec. %, 1863.
To the Editor of the Netc York DAILY Necs
The policy Of General Naglee, during his brief mill
tay rule the citizens of Norfolk and vicinity
marked by many courteses and kind acts, that it
apparent to tie most casual observer had he
maned to have controlled this department six months
longer fOur-hlths OF our population would, under his
mild benefcent sway, long since have earnestly
reyed themselves the side of his government. ne
grateful results Of the law of kindness everywhere
made manifest. Order sprang out Of chaos. Nc man
appealed to him in vain who had grievances to be
dressed Persons and propery were he'd inviolate,
cept for pressing military purposes; and justice was
administered with on even hand to the loyal and DIS
lOya alike, according TO their respective deserts. The
most humble without Being kept waitiOg at the door
by official menias, had ready audience; and the
cbinery of Government moved on, as by clock work.
lndseu, such was the ascendency acquired ever the
people, that upon his removal many hot-headed seces
sionsts declared they delighted at the contem-
plated change, because he fast insinuating himself
into the good graces of people making them feel
that the oIernmeut, Of which he the honored
preventative, still cherished for her errng feeling
Of parental kipinees
But Mr.. Lincoln, or his advisers, grown drunk with
power spirited away this good man, to make room for
another, and now what is condition speak it in
plain truth. l speak it as Union from the begin
ming speak it. II is Reign of Terror. General Wild
seems to be independent OF General Barnes, who we
believe if he had the power would deal kindly and gent
y with us, reports only to General Butler. He has
visited the surrounding country with fire and sword,
literally and far beyond the Federal lines devasa ed
whole provinces and threatens that this is only the be-
ginning of that terrible vengeance which he purposes to
call down upon the heads of deenceless women and
children.
In the county of Pasquotank, n. c., forty miles from
Norfolk, he hung Daniel Bright 1T his own house, be-
cause believed be attached to organized
commissioned guerrilla company. He seized thar
one hundred thousand dollars worth personal proper
ty in the adjoining counties stripped the farmers OF
every living thirg and brought it all away, leaving
hundreds of inhabitants without pound of meat
peck of meal.
Many of these people, to my knowledge were loyal
and had be so for months suffering tor this loyalty
persecution from their own people. They had certif
Gates of protection from the former commandants Of
this post, and 10 man questioned their good faith
When he took the property of Mr. Morrisetts, of Cam
den county, n. c. he nerposed bis certificate of 10y
atty General Wild paused for moment, took the
property, however promising to return it when he
reached \ 0rfok. The old followed him to this
city, ard again pressed to bis attention his promise and
The shield OF a government manifesto but IN vain
The gentleman faly told him this property belonged
to bis negroes, and his loyalty did not protect him.
saw the gush from the old mans eye he turned
away, muterDg in the anguish of his broken heart,
am a ruined man ny children are beggars."
Negroes were permitted to and abuse defence
oe Al
and offer them indignties which would offend delicacy
repeat. small Confederate force captured two of
his negroes in skirmisl; and for this he outraged al
the laws Of civilized war. He arrested two ladies Oh
high character permitted brutal negro sodiery to tie
them baud and foot, las believe and crediby in
fomedO AMI kept them in this condition for two days
aud nights brought them to Norfolk and now keeps
them confined in close room. Theseshe hods as hos
visited the farm of Mr.. Gregory, on old man
of seventy odd years of age,- who, l feel GER
tain took any part in this war, set fire to his
dwelling and ouhouses, of immense value and burning
them to the ground; stripped him of all his personal
estate, and brought him prisoner to Norfolk. The
old man, bowed by the weight OF M ny years, lnrm IN
in health, weeps in on his sad and melancholy
| fate, declaring, before God and mao, he never had
raised bis had in aid OF this unholy He, also, is
held as a bestage l am ready to excaim with Madam
Roaud, Oh Liberty, how macy crimes have been
committed 10 thy name?
| You will ask me who is General Wild? 1 answer
| God knows Whence or where be came, or what his
lineage, the future must disclose His history family
written hare in atrocities that make the blood run
cold. Whatever else he purposes is not for me to say
You will inquire further does General Butler give his
countenance to these acts of inhumanity L answer
in all candor, believe not. letter from Gene
raj Butler directing General Wild to make arrests
without specific charges the prisoners to be sent i'm
mediately to General Getty for investigation to seza
property unless under military necessity Notwith
standing however, these express ORDERS the property
has not been retuned-the prisoners still in jail
The truth s each superior officer, including the Pro
vos Marshal seems to be Independent 10 bis sphere
action and each General Barnes excepted, tt
play the petty tyrant and lords it, unchecked de
enceless people.
/ Our only nope, now, is in Governor Pierpont. 81
has been sent for stay the hand and violence
i Can he do it? We shall see. In the meantime un
less am crushed beneath the despots tread, you sha
hear from your correspondent again.
| A PAGAN LEGEND OF CHRIsT-Publis Lontulu'
assumed by to have been proconsul OF udea po
to Herod is reported to have the Saviour, and
have written the following letter to the Roman Senate
" At this time appeared man who is still living, an
eL dowed with power. His name is Jesus Christ
His disciples call him the Of God others rtgar
him ss powerful prophet He raises the dead to life
and heals the sick of every description Of iLfrmty
This map is OF lofty stature and well proPortoned bl
counenance severe and yruous SO that he inspires D.
holders with feelings both of fear and love The hair
his head is the color of wne and from the top OF To
ears straight and without radiance but 1t descends ou
the ears to the shoulders, in shining cur From to
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