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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15
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Family go: erument do8s not consist 10 wetchn.
children with suspicious eye, froGning at their merr1
oQburss of innocent harity, euppr ssng their Joyous
laughter, and moulding then into nsaDchoy litt pa
trlarcbs And when they have BET in fault, it is no
to pun sh them simply 90 account Of the Injury yor
may ha CHANGED to suffer in consequence of theil
fault, while the dsobedence suffered to pass without
rebuke. or is it to OverW5elm the little culprit with
flood OF argry words to stun him with dealeDing
noise to call him by hard names, which do not eX-
press bis misdeeds to load him with epithets which
would be extravaganza if applied fault Of tenfod
enormlty or to declare with passionate vebemence that
be is the worst child n the neighorh0od aud likely TO
come to the gallCws.
But it is - watch anxiousy the first rsings of sin,
and kindly to repress them to c0uaerac the earliest
workings of seshness suppress the first beginnings
OF rebellion against rghttul authority 10 teach i'm
pclt, unquesti0nng, nd cheerful 0bed to the will
OF the parent, preparation tor future aega to
the requirements Of civil authority and for subsection
to the will of Cad the great Ruler and Father it is
to punish fault because it is sinful and contrary to
the commands OF Coo without reference to whether it
may, or may not, have been productive of i'm
mediate injury to the parents Others. 1t
is to remove with calnress and composure
and not with a0gry irritation, in few words fifty cho
sen and uttered low and serons zones, and with
torrent of abuse to punish often as threaten, and
threaten only when you see the absolute necessity OF
punishment to say what you mean, and then do you
say 1t is, IN word, To goV.ra your family as in the
sight OF Him who nas mlda you parent and given
authority TO train up and g0varo your children for him;
and who will reward your fidelity with such blessings
as he bestowed on Abraham punish yQur neglect
with such curses as he vis tied OF Eli.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

The Canton Citizen of Nov 10th SAYS that fsh
took place on the other side OF the Mississippi river
between Mikens Bend and Pecan Grove, q few days
since. The Confederate troops were under the com
mand OF Col Harrison, aud the entire garrison of the
enemy were either killed wounded or ,ptuted We sus
pect that Two boat loads OF wounded that passed
the river few days since. and reported to be from
White river, is t. result rather Of thjs fight.
Indictments have been found against persons at ack
son, Miss, for trading in greenbacks.
A private dsg4tch from Canton, says the Mississp-
pan OF the 25th, says the Yankees st Big Black
5000 strong. The commssary's and quartermas er's
stores are being removed from Canton 1t is probable
Inc Yankees will undertake to sweep through the State
Clarkes militia ought to Be able 10 gobbIe 10 900
Yankees
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15
UNITED STATES NEWS.

RICHMoND Dec. Sth, 1854.
Northern papers Of the 9Th instant have been ceivsd
The latest Nashville telegram ia dated the Oh No
change in tbs military stu tion reported Prisoners say
that Generals Gst S.ah aud Cranberry [Confed
killed at Franklin Gen. scode1 wounded at Mar
ffeeboro. Bridgeport and Chattanooga safe.
The destruction of rebs property to facilitate the =
fence of Nashville immense.
James Watson Webb Minister to Brazil has assured the
Brazilian that tbs capture of the Florida
by the government of the United Safes
that all the repara which honor and asics exact
will be very freely offered.
The Yankee Congress assembled on Monday. To tho
House the credentials presented by five Representatives
from Louisiana referred to the COMMITTEE on Elec
tons. Mr. Davis presented remonsrance from Louis
lana against the admission Of these delegates.
Lincon's Message would not be delivered uati Tuesday
Gold in New York Monday was quoted ct 2sl4.
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c. 5. Major.

we coriess ourselves almost as much surprised al
gratifiad b. the election Of Hon. THOMAS S. AsHE al
Conf3dsr2ta Senator from North Carolina, in the place
OF Hon. NJ DoRrcH, the present incumbent. Ofeourse
had the matter rested with u.s. We 8odld have contin-
ned Nr DoErcH IN tie position be fLel Sc far a. WI
could So, faithfully aD6 acceptablg but CT course, al
so tLs matte, did 10. rest With U.s. and We are graft
fed that 60 czGuaLla gen-Isnaa as Liz. AsHE has
been chosen 70 succeed him.
Mr.. AsuE differed from rs in POLITICS before tie war,
but tha. IS pa1eg here Ccr Bue. His general course
since las commended itself even % those who hal form
eag d,1srea from bin.
MIR. AaTrE's coup.tit9s t-r CongIess, hr. CHRIS
TAN, i decd, aid Of him We would say nothing disre-
spec.f. Sill W 81 know lew much surprised, as
well IS disappointed re al were to hsar of
lii. AauG'a defeat by that genteman, know
ing IS w did LIS We've aid sentiments
vita regard 10 cur Confederate cause, and to the cen
test po@.Fe1di1r. Il was triumph Of Holdeuism or
what Is known IS lI0'Glnizm t. which It was hard to
submit VIII ra,G grace We are gratifad 10 fnd the
Legislature Of N>..1 Carolina viadicatng It's own 20
stion, a. vel 11r. ASHES, by zeudug Mr. A, to the
Slnate.
ne 90 rot dsuys III. that there are points upon
wuic we uty not gree viii bLr. AsHE. So let it be.
We c-olay h-7c c7al l4,as Just IS We would like it
Il = cUcu.- % c-G get what su.s Us il the main,
and Tia. I.r. AM doe Re IS Z tue man and mol
CeloaEcEzc
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15
&. g utility Conscience.

One of the most mem, able passages ever uttered By
Mr.. Webster was in vudicatioo Of the authority OF
conscience and of P. ovidence trial for dark and
mysterious murder 1.-The gully soul keep its
own secret 1t is false to se, rather it feels ir-
ressi5e impulse to be true to self II labors under
its guilty possession, and knows what to do with it,
The huuau heart made for tie residence OF such
an inha tan 1t finds itself preyed upon By torment
which it does not acknowledge to God man. A vul-
ture Is deveurins it, AID it can ask no
sympathy or assistance either from heaven earth
The secret which the murderer possesses soon comes to
possess him; and like the evil spirit OF witch read,
it overeomes him. and leads him whithersocver it will
He feels it beasiDg his heart, rising in his throat,
and dem 'nding disclosure He thinks the whole weird
sees it IL h lace, reads it in his eyes, and almost hears
its work The very silence of his Thoughts. 1t has
become h9 EASTER II betrays his discretion, it breaks
down bis courage, it conqlers his prudence. When
suspicious from without begin to enoarrass him. and
the net OF circuns tauces to ena1ge him. the fatal
cret struggles With still greater vi0ec to burst forth
1t must be conessedit will be confessed there is
refuge from confession but sui eide; and suicide is
fassiCn'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

VIRGINIA LEGI >LATURF.-GOVERN0R'S MESSAGE
RICHMOND VA, Dec. n, 1854.
The General Assembly of the State Of Virginia convened
yesterday. The Governors Message received da
he protests against tn doctrine that woui give able
bodied the right to walk about untouched amid The
general suffering desolao1 He urges that the entire
male population of the State may be embodied for the
pose OF cooperating in great struggle.
he recommends the passage Of law an horizng pro
clamaon warning citizees of Virginia in foreign parts
return without delay under penalty Of eoufscaon of their
property.
He discusses the question of employing negro troops and
says For my part standing before God and my country
dc not hesitate to such portion of bodied
slave population may be necessary Pat them in the
field have them ready for the Spring campaign
resulted in the freedom Of those were go
ganizsd. He would employ them to- fight tie negro
Of the enemy and the Yankees themselves The ques
ton is whether the enemy shall slaves aga AS
them against them.
The Governor that the State borrow the gold
the Banks purchase Con'ederae currency at twenty
for the gold to be returned tn, end of the war Re
also recommends the regu alton Of the prices
moditiss by law.
The fsdue of the is devoted to the eonsdera.
ton OF t. pics of State Interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

Z CHARACTERISTIC INCIDENTAL gentleman who
was ia the train from this city to Petersbc"o very
cold morning not long ago. tells US his attention was
attracted by the fort of youDg sder, with his arm
in sling to get his overcoat on: His teeth well
his sound hand were both into use effect the object
but in the midst of his efforts, officer from his
seat advanced him. and very carefully aud tenderly
assisted bm, drawing the coat gently over his wounded
arm, and butt med it up comfortably, then with few
kind and pleasant words returning to hs seat.
Now, the officer in question not clad in gorgeous
Uniform, with brill wreath upon tie collar aud
multitude of gilt lines upon the sleeves, resembling the
famous labyrinth of Crete, but be clad "a simple
suit of grey, distinguished from the garb OF civilian
only by the three which every Confederate Colo
mel in the service by the regulations is entitled to
And yet he was 40 other than our Chief General Bob
ert E Lee, who is not Drawer and greater than he is
good and modest.
Pich,n0nd Wh5o
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Dentists.

Once or twice in cur life we went through, or were
put through what General DocksR1 is said to have
called the denturia operation - that is TO say,
nave bad che or more teeth pulled. Not many more,
for We found tooth pulling not matter to be lightly
entered upon.
\ 0 doubt the proper management Of the teeth is q
matter requiring amount of skill that can only be
acquired by study and experience, and that properly
pursued the study and practice of dentistry involves
much Of scientific AID medical knowledge as ought to
eute its honorable votary TO be recognized as pro.
iessora man. It he's been said, indeed, that Congress
10 lis exemption laws and otherwise has refused such
recognition to dentists end it is urged that the effect OF
this nonTecogniton- implied stigma, may be that
hereafter young man of education requirements
will engage in tie pursuit. that will devote the time
and attention to tie study necessarily to qualify them
Selves ard that in ne hereafter, the human molars aid
lncscrs will be given up to those who know nothing
ABOUT the general anatomy of the SYSTEM the special
anatomy OF these important MEMBERS with their deli
cate and highly sensitive nervous connections
Congress could probably remove the suppoeed slur
upon dentists without extending the provisions of
the exemption law at least suppose 1t could, and we
think this would be due to the educated and really
peent dentists, who, in their own way are really ben
efactors Of their race
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

hgh-the paramount importance Of providing for the
public defence-for the Confederate safety and are
willing to yield all that be yielded for that object
But there may be differences of opinion in reference to
the polIcy-we do not the military poliey,-for
of that we do not pretend TO udgebut OF the general
policy pursued p carry out measures looking to the
safety Of the Conederacy Very many most intelligent
genteue1 farmers and Others, Rave spoken to as re-
Gently of the great liability to failure in the matter
provisions likely to be produced In this section by the
total withdrawal of the white men, called OUT and Kept
out Junior or Senior Reserves, Home Guards, Lgh,
Duty Men, or whatever else may be their Classification
We have been earnestly spoken to this subject by
more than one, two three a dossn. We have no
doubt of the truth of what been told us so far as
New Hanover and Brunswick are concerned, and we
see to doubt what have heard to other
sections of the State.
We cannot pretend to enter into the merits Of the
case, since with most of the circumstances connected
with it only partially acquainted. 1t ia not for
us to suggest, much less to apply remedy When re
have brought the matter respectfully TO public atten
ton and especially to the attention of those who
better able to Judge of all the facts and possess the
power to deal with them, must presume that have
done all that devoves upon Us, and all that Is proper
that ne should attempt to do. We would merely re-
in commencng-Tbe people must be fec. Unless that
s DONE the Conf3deracy is done. The army has been
kened to serpent, because ID Is huge thing that
,Fuws upon ts belly. Without you attend to the belly
he army used up and so are the people, and is the
cause. People cannot long be SsLligerens after they
have CEASED to be belly gerents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

On UARPKFs-The Persian and Tr,LnL
pe'l1S ro0ms is infinitely better and prettisr ,h o.
ours The Persian carpets are exoujseIv anSn
Gef SGOFs are oghts The pre and Sei
~ 1hes made nrn and
and three yards long, and about Que ward IN hrsd Two
90 round the sides of room, with squar. cepOst 70
any sz' preferred for the centre Thsy do 0ot OF
to be paed or fitted, and sufficient numbtr Of q p
W.T. Of course carPe! any ROOM however large or
Ihey nave very rich and grand appearance too " IT,
summer they are easily taken up, beaten, ROLLED 10
aside BY single manservant and in the hot put
why should we not more generally initiate cor,;eT
custom by painting or polishing our Aooro A'uoual
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

Few things appear so beautiful as q young child IN
It's shroud The little innocent face looks 60 submelv
simple and confdlDg amidst the cold terrors Of death
Fearless that little mortal has passed alone under the
shadow. There is death in its sublime and puro.t
image. NO hatred, no hypocrisy, no suspicion, no
care for the morrow ever darken that little face
Death bas come lovingly upon it there is nothing
cruel or harsh 10 its victory. The yearning of love- in
deed, can not be stiaed tor the pratte and smis-S
the little world OF thoughts that delightful are
gone forever Awe, too will overcast us in it's pies
ence for the lonely voyager for the child has Rop.
simple and trusting into the presence OF an all visa
Father, aud of such, we know. is the kingdom of
Heaven.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

Do Two WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT.-This proposition has
been generally denied the converse being assumed that
two wrongs do not make right but friend mentioned
the other night bit Of logic which he heard cited recent
ly aud which would almost upset the old maxim
Two wrongs never make right, said disputant TO
another.
Yes they do-somet ines, said his antagonist.
Never, replied the other colloquist.
They do, tell you, and provo 1t. The other day
somebody passed five dollar counterfeit bill That
was wrong, wasn't it?
Yes. Of course:
Waal, wasn't goin to be cheated out of Ave dollars
passed it off among good bills onto another man
Wasn't that wrongS
To be much the first.
WA'al that makes two wrongs, don't !?
Yes,
Jes' &c; but it made me all right.
Passing the moral of the argument it would at first blush
appear hat the last speaker rad the bast of it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15
A NOTABLE DAY,

The 9th of November has again come and passed
1t is you are aware double anniversary being Lord
Mayors day and the birthday OF the Prince OF Wales.
The Lord Mayors show differed little from that OF for
mer years. since the water procession to Westminster
was abolished The principal thoroughfare of the city
was blocked up for TWO hre8 hours by the passage
of the stupdest of all proc ssons, and the civic pro-
ceedines terminated with the usual adermanic feast at
the G1ldhall. The usual speeches were there made,
some of them by Her .Majesty's ministers, and Lord
Pamersion had the bad taste to indulge in of his
stereotyped slurs against the United States
The reoicDgs, so far as the Prince OF Wales was
concerned were of extensive and hearty charac-
ter than usual The Prince himself was at Windsor Gas
t as the Queen persists in setting foot in London
if she can possibly avoid it, but the bells rang through
ont the day aud the Examinations night numar-
GUS and gorgeous. The Prince seems daily growing
in the gafecions of the Ipeope Certainly be and hls
wife spend the quarter CT million dollars the people
furnish them yearly of their own pockets in the
most easy and graceful They pay Lord Daroy
visit next week, and afterwards retire until Christ
mas to their eeat in Norfolk
batch of about one hundred blue bellies arrived hare
on Sunday They wonegone looking set OF e!-
lows who doubtless the day they Set foot Geor
Ola soil This spawn which the Yankee has speWed out
upon us, will do very well to fill our prison houses
augusta Register, 9Th INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

REBELLIoUs CHUCHxEN R r. Shannon and Chas
Strong, committee appointed by the Deputy Proves
arshal OF the Gult Department investigate the
dtlon OF the PGesbyterlan and Baptist CHURCHES oil
New Orleaus. report penty OF dsloyaty anoDg the
church officers aud church people generally" they
complain that Rev. Benz NJ Palmer, the present pas
tor OF The Prsoy erl4n Cnach 10 this city, but forr
cry OF the First PTaaby tc.iau Church in New Or
leans) together with six OF eight Of the ruling ell
ders OF SAID CHURCH, rebels III the agest seuse OF
the wore and that sad elders there ia only oue re-
liable man, to wit j. A Muin." 1t is recommended
that their places be filled with ministers to be speci-
fed by the Lincoln War Department.
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FROM TIE UNITED sTATEs-LlNCoLs's MEssAG

FROM TIE UNITED sTATEs-LlNCOLN's MESSAGE
| RICHMOND, Dec. 9th, 1854.
New York and Baltimtre papers of the ri instant
have been received.
Lincolns message s published foil. He says that the
condition of foreign affairs reasonable and easac
tory We have strictly maintained neutrality between the
belligerents in Mexico There is good prospect that the
inter oceanic via San Juau will be opened
After enumerating the South American republics, with
which relations Of fri ,pdly nature, he
Iicits authority TO furnish gunboat Liberia the
be reimbursed the United States by iosta mems The
noble design Of telegraphc commune alton etween Amer
lea nd Great Britain has been Eed with tae full
pectaon Of its early accomplishment The rebellion In
China has at last been suppressed with the cooperation
and good Offices OF this government and other States
He says that the ports of Norfolk Fernaadina and
have been opened and is hoped that foreign
chants will to these AMI the other open ports
than pursue contracts and trade with other ports closed by
lawful and effective block ade.
Unforeseen political differences have arisen the Brazil
ian and British ports which in Course of adjust
ment.
Notice has been given that the United States Will in
crease her naval armament upon the Lakes
The public debt the e 81 Of July nearly eighteen
hundred million dollars, held for the 1s art by
people, abd has become substantial branch of national
though private property
After reference variou subjects Of general interest
Confederate readers Lincoln notices the continuance
the war results which he regards important He
the proposed amendment to the constitution
abolishing slavery throughout tho United States.
he refers the result Of the erection as an evil
of the purpose of the people Of the loyal States
maintain the integrity Of the Union.
H. On careful consideration It seems
attempt at negotiation with the nsurgent leader
could any good He would accept nothing
of the Union, which cannot voluntarily
yield. M issue only be tried by and be decided
by victory, but the Southern people reaccept union,
and the amnesty offered year ago is atll open all
on condition to make fee choice.
In conclusion, LinllI sajs hat he vii not retreat
modify his ema1oipstion proclamation, and ia ing
single condition peace he simply say that war
will the part of the o. S. government Whenever
should havs ceased the part of those who began
Nothing from Nashville The general news 10 M.
important.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

Perhaps there never Was more abused ard more bit
tery revlIed and prosecuted than the great and
good George Washington, while President of the Uni
ted States His prosecutors and magners lived to
pent of their malgniy and descended their
the incorsequental things they lived while Washing
ton the noble the gifted and true died and was buried
in the hearts of the American people. There are 10 tie
Contederacy men of like calibre with the a5u8ers
Washngton-greatb electromagnetic in their own
small in the estimation of sen
stole people who constantly caVing at, and find
ing fault with Jefferson Davis, though be was re-
sponsibe for tue sins Of the whole nation.
Star of the South.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

South CAROLINA LEGISLATURES In the South Car
DINA Legislature Oh Thursday, number of resolutions
ntroduc d. cariDg, among other things, that no
pcacecan be had with the United States except the
basis of separation and that this s known to be the
sentiment of the Confederate Government that
vention of States would be unprecedented disorgan-
ling AMI subversive Of the dignity authority and sta
blitY of the regularly established government" Mr..
Rhet introduced resolution declaring that the Con-
ederate Government has right to emancpate slaves
Ga any ground, to conscribe State officers, to
abridge the freedom Of the press.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

French paper in one Of the departmental elite.
makes the following Singular announcement
Napoleon III has just received from the Pope thu
lance from the tomb of Chareemagne." As preat
Christian relic this object is OF inconestble value and
1t is sail that the Emperor whose faith in hs own ds
tiny is no secret considers this gift as presssVe that
be Is called to fill the role OF Charlemague in the res
ration OF the Church
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

A SPECIFIC RBMRDY FOR S1cR BEApAcHE-Ii
any Of readers troubled with that distressing
complaint sick nervous headache let them dissolve
large teaspoon full of common salt in half common
lumber of cold water, and drink it. Let this be re-
peated twice thrice at intervals of twenty minutes
while the patient sits with his feet to large fire. and
cure will be effected in less than thirty minutes Try
it. all who are thus afflicted, and tor yourselves
Leu all the salt be dissolved before drinking else
and vomiting will ensua
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-15

A NEW INvENTToN.-The Savanr ah Rerrh,;o.,
obtained one OF Shermans machines for teaf;n @ nas
from railroads 1t consists of strong iron cI. non
hooked at one end and with oblong heavy link j.;
other he clamp is placed under the iron bar or s. s
er aud horse attached to tLe link when The toroa
applied it gives larry motion to the roll and ~
bound to come. The action is pretty much th,t -
the clamp and eyer rsed for turning the logs at AL
mill. The instrument in question was on the linz y,
the Waynesboro road VI
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rsom THE rRArs-mrssrssrppI,

The Confederate General Slaughter, at Brownsville,
Texas had been reinforced by three thousand and
twelve pieces oartillery in anticipation of attack
from the United States troops.
Buckner has ten thousand troops at Alexandria,
La
The House of Representatives Of the Louisi ana Leg
islature has authorized the issuance of bonds to the
amount OF two and half millions of collars fer the
purpose of carrying On the State Government