Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21


their energies to the production of food In the threat
ening aspect of afairs with million Of nev Yam
KEGS suspended IN erroren people should allow
themselves time for gloomy april tensions We can
the one million is to be reinforced by all Yankee
bers OF Congress under L" Fifty gears Will not tbes;
etbreatenngs reconcile the substituted the wis
dom of their conscription?
The approaching Spring has real dangers apart f:au
this Congressional folly, which should cause the energy
of the whole land to be earnestly devoted to the
try Individual interests of every kind ard character
must be susprded family supplies divided with the
my, volunteers organized OF men above The cOnecrip
age, to do service performed by details that tlt
! whole army may meet the enemy in the Spring.
Richmond Enquirer
KkchsnEs oE PIisoneIs-Who is responsible for tn.
Suspension of the Caltl:
The Washington correspondent of the Chicago Times
has the following views of the question Of exchange
prisoners
A month ago | stated the real reason, the only sub
stantia which prevented the exchange of prison
ers and which keeps 900 of brave soldiers
laDguishing in Southern dungeons, without hope OF
release. That still exists, and indeed, with
greater force than then for it has now what mad
not then, the official sanction OF the President and Sec
rotary of War Both of these unctionares declare the
policy of the administration, or, they call it, OF the
Government is firmly fixed the subject of negro
soldiers, namely that they to be treated per-
feet equality with white and that the whole power
them the same treatment at the hands Of the enemy
which white soldiers receive 1t is this which pre-
vents the exchange OF prisoners The administration
warned when they began this negro soldier 6asi-
ness, how it would result that the Conederates would
never recognize negroes soldiers, but would the
otber hand either kill them at once, else sell them
back into slavery, and would certainly hang any white
man who might be caught leading gangs of slaves to
murder or rob their masters.
The administration gave no heed to the warning, but
persisted in their scheme of making negro equal to
white Thousands of slaves were lured away from
kind masters and comfortable homes under the promise
of the protection of the Government. Mr.. Lincoln
now finds himself poweress afford that protection
Bat, unwilling to admit this Importance and DESTROYS
Of swelling the ranks OF bis black recruits be still bus
tiers 10 hs message about what he is bound 10 honor"
to do for his runaway negroes ard Santen 10 his
port, harps on the same thing 1t is this silly conduct
On the part VI Lincoln and Stanton which is at the
bottom of this cessation OF the exchange of prisoners
General Butler is vain enough to fancy that be e
feet arrangement by which the exchange OF prison
ers be resumed. Some other Union officers whose
anecdents quite offensive those OF Bue.,
might be able to Effect that desirable object. Butler
lever can. One thing, however, Is certain runaway
slaves free negroes from the Norh will never be re-
cognzed soldiers at the South ana, long the
administration persists in its attempts make
negroes the equals OF brave white SOLDIERS long
must our unfortunate comrades lapguish in prison.
In 1904 year memorable 10 the history OF Amer
ican policy as well for great deeds Vaor in Europe
BOnapare determined to dethrone the kings OF Spain
and Portugal, extend his dominion their
ritory. The two Kingdoms we're soon overrun by the
French armies, though the 1rst victories with the
Spaniards, they have been with the Conederates-
Lord Wellington who 4de commander n-chief OF
the Spanish and Portuguese forces, with the few En-
gsh troops that bad been sent TO their assistance,
adopted 1.-The Fabien policy He would fight and fall
back-retreat and tortity. When opportunities were
favorable, he would strike offensive blow. Watch
ing the chances closely, he finally snatched the Spanish
Capitol from the hands OF the French and ten forti
fed it. But when the French began to concentrate
their forces against him at Madrid, Wellington fell
back to Portugal. Early In the following year he as.
sumed the offensive, gained the decisive battle of Vic
toria and, tie campaign closed, drove the French
across the PyreHees, after they had occupied Spain
nearly six years.
The Con!ederates have won battle after battle ap
parent!y to no purpose Yet these may have BEEN
ceseary. They may teach US the value of conserva
ism In politics. and enforce practical recognition OF
the fact that God rules lees among than amid
" the armies OF Heaven,-that society of God, and
not Of man, and that it s perous to substitute Reason
for Revelation. When shall have become prepared
peace decisive battle, similar to that of VICTORIA
Waterloo, Rannimede, or BaEnockbuTn, Or I ork
town. will be taught and 10 all probability the roses
of June, "a, shall have faded We will witness the
Northern horde hid ng across the Blue Ridge and
the Ohio. What day of jubilee and natioDa! III .ks
giving that will be !-Columbus Sun.
End O the War-Lyons Endorsing Seward.
Lord Lyons in despatch to Lord rms ell, from
Washington, announces that the war in America will
be terminated within the next three months This is
very gratifying. But Lyons adds, the Confedeiaes
being in the greatest exremitles Will have speedily
propose an aImistioe. This puts another ace ON the
matter. We here at the Rebel " Capital are not
prepared to be used up at such short notice For po
likeness sake, Lord Lyons ought to have made his
nounc 9ment three months ago. Ninety days is short
tine for people who have whipped the Yankees IN
nearly every general engagement TO settle up their
counts. Why, regimental quartermaster could not
settle bis accounts in less than malt year.
Abiding to Lyons's reported despatch, the London
Globe SAYS dry " We recommend reac ers to re-
ceye such statements with reserve and not too hastily
to assume Lord Lyons readiness to accept the 80 days
bills so often drawn by the enthusiastic Federal
synpathizers, and often renewed at heavy rate OF
interest
We agree with the Globe 1t is possible Marse
Robert" Lee will do the same. So will Little Beau
ry," and so will Uncle Joe" Johnston and "Old Dad"
Price" and many others-amoDg them about 200 900
hardy hearty, whole soued, thorough going bullhead
Ell, stiff necked double jointed, hroliand-tumble
never giveit up and saydie fellows, sometimes
called "hgh privates in the Confederate army These
fellows have made up their minds that the shall
end in certain way, not Lord Lyons way, either and
they are mighty mush-Rlch Wing.
Alien Enemies.
1u the Confederate Senate On Friday, Mr.. Pbean,
t:otn the Committee on the Judiciary, reported back
Tie bills declaring certain persons alien enemies with
substitute to BE- entitled
AN declaring persons owing military service 10 the
Confederate States, and who GEEK to avoid such SER
vice by removing beyond the control and jurisdiction
OF said States, alien enemies and suhjecling their
property to confscstion.
1st The Congress of the Confederate States of
America do enact, bat all citizens CT any of the States
OF the Confederate States and all other persons owing
military service to the Confederate States who Shall
depart beyond the boundaries OF said States after the
passage OF this act, without The written permission OF