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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

ouRh Notes o a Blief Campaign Sin. par de Vile


Rough Notes Oh a B,ief Campaign, shtpardsvilIe,
Mr.. FuLroN:-Doubtless your readers have, this,
read Gen. Martins report of his expedition to Shep
ardsville, forming part OF plan, which, had 1t been
fully carried out, would have expelled the foe from the
soil of North Carolina.
Gen. Martin, then, left Wilmington on the morning
of January 18th, 1854. His whole force consisted of
two regiments of his Brigade the 18th and 42d Regi
ments of n. G. T., two companies OF cavalry, and
Captain Paris battery of six 12,pounders, and Cap
tain Enfs battery of four 6pounders.
Gen. Martin had received orders to cooperate with
the forces making the attack upon Newberne by cut
ting the railroad at Shepardsvile
Nothing of interest occurred on the march until We
had crossed the White Oak River and had gone some
distance beyond, where our cavalry advance picked up
Yankee who had deserted from the enemy the night
previous. From him Gen. Martin obtained full intor-
nation of the enemys Forces the number of guns he
had, and the position of the bockhouses and forts.
That night we encanped fourteen miles from Shep-
ardsvile, in a dense swamp, whose murkiness aud
gloom were increased if possible, by rain which fell
through the night.
Notwithstanding the forced march c. the previous
days. and the discomfort of the night the troops
with cheerfulness and alacrty and prepared for the
days toilsome march, and for the battle.
Eight miles from our camp OF the night before, the
Yankees had posted cavalry piGkets. Our cavalry
made gallant dash at them, and succeeded in cap
turing all but one. Here We lost gallant officer,
Lieut. Muse, of Captain Harris company of Georgia
cavalry. Strict orders had been given that our cav
airy should not fire for fear of alarming she enemy
Lieut. Muse attempted to capture of the Yankees
aud while pursuing him, was shot dead. Beloved by
all who knew him. be nobly gave his young life to bis
country.
After this exciting little episode, we resumed the
line of march. In some countries there be found
some dry land even in the midst of swamps but your
correspondent will defy the most critical observer to
find any within foar miles of Shepardsville An end
less succession of dark dreary swamps, whose only
growth is the bamboo brier and the laurel mark a
country which, we're it not ours none but Yankees
should ever inhahit.
About three and one half miles from Shepardsville
the Yankees had erected BLOCK house. which was gar
rsoned by about so men. Captains Daniels and
Biggs were ordered to charge it, and after firing three
or feur Intellectual rounds, the Yankees as usual, in
eontinently fsds
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, Feb. H. 1854
In the Senate the Committee appointed fist If
the session to investigate the alleged failure I'd furnish an
adequate supply Of food for the Yankee prisoners made
report this morning They have examined large humber
of witnesses and an accumulated mass Of TESTIMONY
though considerable portion of the time the prisoners
have not received full and regular allowance of meat ana
some days have received none yet all such OCCASION
their and vegetable raons Increased doubled
and the charge that the prisoners were starved or
Tor food Is utterly untrue and it fully appears that tbe
have always Jared well, and sometimes better than
own soldiers, in the field and for whatever faite' NAV
have been to furnish full allowance of to the prison
ers the Yankee army by its Wholesale plage deruc
ton OF the property of Southern people, respou
Die than any neglect on the part of charged with
keeping and subsistng the prisoners
is understood that there is considerable difficulty in
adjusting the difference between the Senate and House On
the Military bill, ths disagreements being ON the exonr
tions,
Both Houses have been session the most OF the
day, and both meet TO- night.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHNoND Feb, IA 1851.
The Senate last night passed bill to issue tobacco "a
tons TO the soldiers and agreed to the House bill ALLOW
officers to purchase rations and clothing from Govern
men Rejected the bin to create the office of Ensign
the army and postponed indefinitely the bill to abolish the
Office of third Lieutenant The bill to limit the time
Cabinet officers to two years, and the bill &c declare az
alien enemies and confscate the property persons who
seek to avoid the service by going beyond the urisd
Of the Confederate States, made the special order for
tomorrow.
The House ast night passed the bill establish the b
Auditors Office to facilitate the settlement Of deceased
soldiers claims.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
FROM THE UNITED STATES.
DTCuNFnNn Va H. -

RIcHMoND, Va, Feb. 18Th, l:VI
United States dates to the 10Th inatant have been
ceved.
telegram from Washington, Feb 9Th, Gays that pax
ties from the front represent that the Union troops
perienced considerable loss their return from tie lac
demonstration on the Rspdan
Nothing of interest from the Army OF Tennessee.
The Congressional proceedings are unip, oortaat.
Gold ia quoted at 1891.
Hon. N. 3. r. Garnett, representative in the Cone-5
rate ongreas, died in Essex County Va, few l5J
since.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Feb. 18th, 1864
The report 1ast night that the Yankees again com
ing the Peninsula caused by the advaGce of tro
of cavalry in the direction OF Barhanve. Various reports
have been received to the effect that large force of the
enemy assembling at Yorktown. One account says 6fty
odd transports with troops, arrived in York River
week.
rumor has been current here for two or three dav.
that Gold has largely advanced in New York. not
credited at the ueual of reliable information
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

HE Petersburg Ezpress OF yesterday Tue sday, the
18th instantly announces that Captain HoGGAsD,
notorious renegade and Buffalo, for long time past
terror to Eastern North Carolina, was captured on last
Friday night, at bis residence, nine miles from Wind
sor, BERTHE county, by Captain Bowers OF the 62nd
Georgia Regiment, with portion OF his comlaand.-
He is now prisoner in the Confederate lines. Hoe
GARD had been lying in ambush for Captains Bowers
and DAVIS. of the above command, and had but re.
Gently sent them message that he would capture them
at an early day, lose his lie in the attempt. Ur-
fortunately for HoGGARD, the tables turned, and
he was the captured party Instead OF being the CAP
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

Captain CoxETTER, late of the steamer FANNY AND
JENNY formerly the Scotia, requees us to say that
statement which seems to have gone the rounds OF the
press, to the esc that that steamer while attempting
to run in to this port, mistaken by our batteries
for Federal vessel fired and destroyed, is wholly
incorrect The FANNY AND JENNY fate SCOTIA was
not fred upon by batteries until after she had been
boarded and taken possession Ct by the Yankees. She
was then opened upon by people with Whit"orth
gum no doubt sent out by Col Lamb the vgilant and
indefatigabla commaGdant OF Fort Fisher.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
Patriotism OF the Jews.


"After the battles around Richmond there were one
hundred and seventy one wounded Jews in the houses OF
their brethren in that city,"
We do not known where the above paragraph origl-
mated We copy it from of the Richmond papers,
but something very much like it appeared in one of
"Personpes letters to che Charleston Courier in the
Summer of 1862. 1t being thus corroborsted, we are
not disposed to question its correctness The proper
ton OF killed to wounded, is, We believe, usually esti
mated one to ten Then according to this estimate
nearly two hundred Jews killed and wounded in
the days fight around the Confederate capital
low many have sacrificed their lives and limbs on the
numerous other battle fields in the Old Dominion, to
say nothing of those who persisted at Donaldson Shiloh
Murreesbero, Chickamauga and at Missionary Ridge,
we of course do DOT know,
One thing however, in connection with this war has
always occurred to US as being little remarkable
While the PeoI of nearly every other nation resident
among u.s. we'll many who have been born and rear
ed upon Southern SSH have been divided in sentiment
as the merits OF our cause, and consequence
represented In each OF the opposing armies this be-
lieve cannot be said of the Jews Their unanmity at
the begihDg of the war popular theme OF remark
throughout the entire South and making all necessary
exceptions they have class shown themselves true
and loyal citizens of the Confederacy not hesita
ting to seal their devotion to their adopted country with
their blood
1t IL we'll understood principle in American politics
that no shall be prescribed for his religious opin
ions. ibis has been the pride aid boast of the
American people So long as a mans religious faith
does not initiate agans the interests of society, be
shall be left free from civil restraint to settle his reg
Gus tenets between his conscience and bis God. View
ing in this light have always been at loss to
d5rstand the proprety of appealing TO the prudices OF
the ignorant or the time serving at the expenses OF
class of men whose religious faith does not tally with
our own. They some bad men among al! sects and
classes and there many good ones and the policy
of denouncipg whole class because few Of that class
or sect unprincped 1ppariotic, is to say the
least a very silly and unjust onG.--CsLumbuS Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

For weeks past we have had Spring. Yesterday
the wind rose, and at night veered round to the
north, and this morning have clear, bright win:y
weather, with smurt touch OF frost. On Monday
afternoon it commenced showing at Richmond and
Petersburg, aud parts adjacent, suppose, and con
tinued showing until late hour in the night. The
STOW fell rapidly, but melted as it FELL the who'd being
from the south, and the weather unusually warm for
snow. Had it waited until today, it might have
covered the ground to any depth with aeecy man
tle.-DaiIy Journal, 17h.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
YANKEE WAGON TRAIN DESTROYED.

MOBILE, Feb. 18Th; 1864
special dispatch to the Evening News from Newlul.
Miss say that Writ Adams attacked wagon train
Decatur yesterday evening destroying fifty wagons and
killing the mules and drivers The Yankee infantry CON
ing up force he unable to bring of the captured
LOSS six killed and W ounded
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

LANES NoRTR CAROLINA BRIGADE, composed of the 7th,
18TH 18th aud 18th regiments, has reensted for the
or at least three last med regiments have The gal
liant 7th of the ten regiments known State
Troops who raised originally tor the war; and went
into the aoole Job the first Of they could do
NO more save to renew their Vows.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
TELEGRAPHIC

ntered according to the of Congress- in the year s8,
~ 3. THRAsHER, in the Clerks Office of the District
Ce1rt OF the Confederate States for the Northern District
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
FROM NORTaERN VIRGINIA.

ORANGE G. H., Va, Feb. 18th, lsCi
All is quiet in the front There OF the enemy
eVacuatng Culpeper.C. H., but It is not confirmed The
troops are still e-enlisting for the war
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLEsToH, Feb 18th, 1864.
The enemy have Withdrawn their forces Fl ON Johns
land and reported to have gone of their gunboA
The Yankees Morris Island eDgag ed to-day re-
pairing the injury their batteres caused byOur ses
No further Smelling of the city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

The Of Howell Cobb, once associated with the
best aud brightest days OF the old Union s now upon
the tongue Of every good aud patriotic citizen Of the
Confederate States and spoken only with praise. One
OF the first to see the danger which threatened his State
and people, he among the FIRST to forsake the
and Comforts OF civil position endure the tolls Of the
camp and the perlls OF the battlefield. For nearly
three years he. has been the Army, giving his
gel and his age the be had long defend
ed with his genius and eoquence AS civilian he
contributed his wisdom and energies to the young Gov
eminent he had bel ped TO establish and when he deem
ed these no longer needed he became soldier. He
has fought the battles of bis country regardless of
sonal sacrifices and personal ambition. Always cheer
full always willing 10 work to fight in any position
his superior officers mig ht assign him, his example has
hes the happiest effect the army with which be was
associated, and upon the people at tome. He is still in
the field, with armnr bright and sword unsheathed.
But not alone as soldier does he comm and our re-
spect and admiration. AS statesman he is nowep-
pealng 20 his countrymen with feeling and eloqaence
aud ina spirit OF unsefshness that makes him the OBJ
served OF all observers large planter he is first and
foremost to oer to the Government all his
Not this that not nuth, or how much-but all,
all he has he pledges to his Couutry What spects.
Gle How do the little and big spectators and eztor-
ton in corn, wheat and bacon pale their nefcc-
tua fres,' before such luny mary
Ambition has caused many man 20 do desperate
deeds But what ambition DO for Howell Cobb ?
He occupied the highest Offices in the old Union
one he bag literally dwelt in the habtaions of the
Gods, score of years: can place or power add q
feather to his cap? Is it ambition that has sent him
out amobg the people to teach them their duty in tits
hour, and them of the danger that impends? No,
no, no Hearken to him and women of Georgia.
He is patriot and be speaks the language of soberness
and truth.
These remarks ST. ggested by reading Gen. Cobbs
late speech in Atlanta. We would most gladly have
published it to-day but must pospone it, until pa
per will furnish Us with sufficient supply to au-
thorze us to Issue whole sheet. We WILL doubtless,
publish Gen. Cobb's speech next week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

A Novel " THING.-A novel is literally novel to
BILE, received this morning from the publisher, Mr.. s.
Fl. GoE1zEL entitled Lady Audley's Secret" by NJ.
E. BRApDoN, author of Lady Lisle" "Aurora
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

LIKCoLN's CLAIMS TO REELECTIoN.-The New
York World says Lincoln s proper candidate for the
Presidency the part of the Black Republicans, for
1.-THE following reasons
al. He proclaimed as necessity of party action an
irrepressibe conflict" between the interest of one
section and the fanatcism of the Others
2. He has announced that there is no law in the
United States but the will of majority.
3. He writes worse English than any President We
have ever had.
4. He is as great strategist as he is statesman
and has distinguished himself equally in and in
Jurisprudence.
s. Since Archy. the kings jester, no man has used
such abundance of stores from the broad smutty to
tie diluted Joe Miller.
"shall parts so various aim at nothing new?
He'll shine joker and ruler too
6. He is used to all the violations of the Constitu
ton that possible to any President, and by fire..
quent practice does easily that which may come awk
wardly to any other man. {.
Z. There never has been official 80 true to hs
party, and it will be proof of the ngratitude of shoddy
and aboitionism if they do not re-nominate him.
BROKEN GLASS WANrED.-It may not be known to
our citizens that glass factory, on extensive scale
is about to 60 into operation in Savannah A COM
pany, composed of men of character and means, pur
chased site On the canal, just beyond the Central
Railroad depot, some months ago The oaldlngs are
state Of foswardness as justify the expectation that
they will go into operation IN four or SIX weeks,
There is nothing more clearly Indicated BY the wants
Of the country and we feel sure the enterprise a will
literally supported advertisement c asnn ios
hundreds of bushels scattered about this city, and
housekeepers should gather it up and put it to useful
purpose Savannah Republican.
LIGHT Corn BREAD.-Str four pints of meal into
three pnts of warm water add one large tea spoonful
of salt let it rise FIVE six hours, then stir mp with the
hand, and bake it in a brick oven.
Another method is to make mush, and before il
gets cold stir in half pint of meal Let it rise and
bake as the FIRST,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18
For the journal.
GENERAL HOSPITAL, No, 8.

- 6ENERAL HoSPITAL, No. 8.
Wilmington, N. G. Feb. 18TH, 1864. {
Surgeon q. F. Bait gratefully acknowledges the liberal
donation from Miss N. A. Bure (the Soldiers frend Of
$500 for the benefit of the sick and wounded Of this Hos
pitsl.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

Who IS RIGHT 1.-THE papers have stated that
HARRY MCCARTHY, the Arkansas Comedian" died
not long since near Atlanta, Ga. The Augusta, Ca,
Constitutona doubts the correctness q this state
ment, end gives for doing, the fact that
the Editor Of that paper met HARRY O. his ghost, last
week On Broad Street in Augusta, and that the said
HARRY or his ghost denied that he was dead yet and
didn't mean to die yet awhile. HARRY ought to know
whether he is dead or not, but then being polite man,
and finding himself dead in the papers, we think it was
due to bis own character to have staid dead.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

Floyd" !" Jobn Marchmont's Legacy" " The Captain
OF the yuture" Ralph the Baihtf, etc. We regret
to say we are uuacquainted with Lady Iise and Au
rora Floyd, have no part in John Marchmopts Leg
acy don't know the Captain of the Vulture even by
name, and don't want TO know Ralph, or any other
baif 1t neatly printed considering the times, and
contains 2o4 pages LARGE octave not in the hateful
double column once the universal rule With all paper
covered publications
Published at Mobile, Alabama, but for sale, We
presume by all book sellers.
TEE CONGRESS of the Confederate States has done
what we supposed long since it would do. 1t has
adopted to call 10 all the present Confederate
currency. We said weeks, perhaps we might say
months ago. that the present currency was doomed.
But if the tax and currency bill or bills be fairly
stated in the synopsis given today 10 teegraphic
Column Const has evidently distributed its bur
dens equally It taxes other kinds of property per
cent incomes profits ten per cept, currency 1t
taxes 1871 per cent for to this compulsory tuoding
at fully onethird lower than legal interest in any OF the
States, amouots. We think the action uuequal-
We regard the policy uRwise. 1t must appear
in one of two lights -either that of reputation
of plighted faith to the extent OF one-third OF the
obligation incurred. or, taking another view of it, as
/
ject of special discriminating unequal and therefore
unjust taxation. How can we hope to place any new
currency upon firm foundation, if either of these views
of the present action of Congress be adopted. How
give strength to a currency by showing that the cur
rency is to be either repudiated. Disseminated
against, is, to say the very least puzzle to US But
such appears to be the policy of Congress.
The STEAMER ADVANCE crossed the main bar dur
ing last night, but got the Grip" She is safe and
will be got f. after being gKtened of of her
cargo-Dalky Journal, l7th.
|. Loss OF THE PEr.-We regretted yesterday to hear
of the loss of the blockade running steamer Pet In
deed, we might add that were surprised and co. we
think, were people generally The Pet, although
SLOW had been uniformly fortunate running in safe
" while the swiftest steamers lost or taken, that
people got to regard her somehow Exempt from the
usual risks
The Pc: was taken eff the coast New luet, on
Monday night, think. In the darhnegs and tog SIZE
had got in such, proximity to oiocN"dtr 'aa escape
was impossible. portion Of ner gre" escaped, and
have got up to town. How large portion We have
not yet ascertained The BEE steamer Fanny was in
sight at the same tme and also chased, but came
in safely a'ty Journal, 18th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

IsS~ See Resolutions passed by the 18th Regiment
n. G. 7. The action of the 18th is just what might
have been expected from the officers and soldiers Of that
gallant corps. The reply OF General LANE is equally
characteristic of that brave and meritorious officer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

WEr.-For the first time in many weeks we have
this morning sprinkle of rain sort of drizze or
Scotch mist which has damped the very surface of the
ground and no more. We presume that now this
weather is broke," we will have more and heavier rain
Everything here has been for some time as dry as DOW
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

DISASTERS TO BLOCK ApERs.-Advlces from Wilmington
the City Of Petersburg, Spunky and Emily aie
ashore the North Carolina coast The Emily
while attempting in, mistaken By batteries
crew are said to be killed Mr. Thouron formerly Purser
of the Besuregard is said to'be among the missing
keep at this rate very long blockade goods
will 20 up, and blockade stocks will go down.
Chronicle and Sentl2lel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-18

The following statement of the circumstances con-
nected with the loss of the fine blockade running
steamer FANNY AND JENNY formerly the Scotia has
been made by of the officers of that vessel
The loss of the vessel and cargo, heavy that is is
exceeded by the deplorable sacrifice OF human life
subsequent to her being run ashore. We append a
list of the officers and crew. with their ate where
tanned Those given as missing are supposed, in most
cases, to have been captured.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-22
MY BRAU THAT'S In THE ARMY.
AIR" The Girl 7 Lft.5ehind me-"

I'm lonesome since he left my side
To brave disease and denger-
To cross DER hill and rolling tide,
And quarter with the stranger.
'Tis just one year ago this night
He took his leave in sadness;
But in a week his misslve read
Wen meet again in gladnsss.
long upon those ruby lips
To print the welcome token.
Assuring lin my sacred vow.
No, never can be broken;
For l will ever constant be,
Though life is dark and stcrmy,
To him who is SO gallant. brave.
My beau that's in the army.
We spent the hours so sweetly here,
Till Rebeldom revolted;
So kind and winning in his way
That he could ne'er be faultec.
But at the 'larum of the drum
He did both g"ieve and charm NE,
By flying to the nations old,
My beau that's in the army.
The gent who sits at home in ease,
And dreams Of fame and glory,
While soldiers gr0aDs float on the b, eeze,
Must hear different story.
Yes despise the coward d:One,
There's naughtsn him can charm Ipe;
But give me he who'd die for home,
My bean tIat's in the army.
Now if there's ore within our land
Whose sympathy is callous,
I do not think it would be Just
To stretch him or the gallOws;
But let me warn you if you have,
Perhaps It's better for me.
TO tell you plain you can't cut OUT
My beau that's In the army.