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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

THE LATE CAPTURES ON TIE CHEsAPEAKE.-A dis
patch 10 the telegraphc department OF yesterdays "Ex
PRESS" referred to another brilliant affair on the Chesa
peake. The Richmond papers of yesterday furnish
some oil the particulars. 1t ems that Captain Thad-
deus Fitzhug h, of the 5th Va Cavalry, with squad
Of fourteen men, Friday night last crossed the Ones
apeake Bay III two open boats, from point on the
Western shore, and made descent on the enemy at
Cherrystone light ouse, 10 Northampton county ac-
comprising some very handsome results On landing
near Chcrrystone wharf, of Capt Fitzhugh's men
deseried Knowing his plan would soon be revealed,
he Immediately pushed On to the wharf with the remain
der Of his little band where be captured e sdewheel
steamer, tug propeller, one schooner, six wagons
ten horses, and twenty nine Yankees. The schooner
wagons and stores destroyed the side-whee steam
er bonded, the prisoners aud such property as could
be hastily moved pu aboard the tug, steam raised and
Capt. Fl zhugh and bis gallant crew Of horse marines
set sail for home just large force OF The enemy ap
peared at he wharf to witness the result of the nights
work, but unable to pursue. The prize was brought
into the Parquotapk, chased by two gunboats which
she succ edd IN dstancing and is row SAFE The prs
oners have been sent on TO this city.
This gallant little sAr RI q c.s the highest credit OF
all concerned.
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Monster Gun.

Tie Pt'eburg Dispatch says that a twenty inch
Rodman gun was successfully cast at the Fort Pitt
Works in that city, on Thursday last. This is the
largest gun ever cast and its success is high tribute
to the skill and genius of the parties engaged in
the work. Ia twenty-five minutes after the furnaces
were tapped the mould filled, and in that time l7O
600 pounds of metal had passed through the pool near
When finished aud turned will be lis 900 pounds The
whole length from breech to mQzz.e, will be 243 SO
inches little over twenty one feet. The length OF
the bore will be 2l0 inches seventeen and half feet
the maximum diameter will be sixty.fcur inches, and
the minimum thrty-four inches The solid twenty inch
ball will weigh one thousand pounds. TIE charge OF
powder will vary according to circumstances, from 65
to so pounds Some two weeks, it ts said, will eapse
before it can be lifted from the pit ia which it wascast
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
Brig. Gen. E. A. WILD,
Geo. II. JOHNSTON, Capt. q A. 4. G..

A Co1NcIDEScE.-GeneralH Henry W. Allen, now
Governor of louisiana in his inaugural address deliv-
cred at Shreveport gives fearful yet truthful por.
trait of beast Buffers mind aud character ard scath
lug review of his daboca career of robbery in Lou
igiana Abiding TO the personal appearance of Butler
lie says:
There is in the Vatican at Rome an extraordinary
painting by one Of the old masters It ia called the
Devil Reproving Sim The great artist has by pro-
phetic pencil portrayed the exact features of Benjamin
L. Butler. AS statues will no doubt be erected to aim
in all the Federal cities, suggest that the Holy Fa-
Their, Plus the Ninth be earnestly solicited to send this
picture the city of New Orleans for the present and
all future ages to behold with horror and disgust.
Children arN look like their father.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17
HEADQUARTERS CHIEF ENROLLING OFFICE,
Fourth Congressional District, N. O.,

PART Of the appointments hitherto made by Captain
"A Swami, for the assembling of the following Militia
Regiments are hereby changed and the Commanding Off
GERS of the Rome Guard and Militia will notify epery che
male person between the ages of and 49, to appear
following places and times Tor examination and enrolment
Columbus Co., 9th Regt at Whitevle, March 4th TO
March 18th inclusive.
Robson Co., 5sh Regt, at Lumberton, March 23d to
March Goth inclusive.
Richmond Co., 10th ReGt.. at Lsurinburg, Apln lst
and End.
Richmond Co, e!st Reg, at Rockingham Apr 4th AMI
9TH.
Bladen Co., 65h Regt, at EzabethoNn, April 7h and
9Th.
Cumberland Co.. SD Regt., at Fayetteville April Ilth
18th and 18th.
Cumberland Co.. saith Rsgt, at Fayetteville April hth
18th and 18th.
Harnett Co., I'D Regt., at Ellington, April 18th aud
10Th.
This notice will not change the appointments made for
Columbus Robson Counties.
A. Lands, JR.,
Capt. and Chief Enrolling Officer,
Fourth Congressional District N, u.
Fayetteville Observer copy two weeks.
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For the journal,
EnnT RhAhCu. Il. C.. Maroi,

FGHT BKAICu, n. G., March 8th, 1864.
At meeting Of the soldiers he'd az this post the follow.
preamble ard unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, We consider duty sons and sol
diers Of the Old North State, stand her theae
ing nes when traitors seek dame far and SPOT
less and whereas have the of thai
Traitor W. ". HOIlea, Announcing himself as a cardi-
date fer Governor Of N c. and believing it
of s true Ct the State 10 ut bis reasonable
pratiODs by eveIy legal their power therefore
ReSOioCd That bind ourselves the other tn
every effort known 10 honorable men, to defeat him in
the coming election.
Resolved, That believe firmly that the encoeragement
1tUen e1teniy by the said w. W. Holden, has had
tendency proIOHJ thu lcGr ard tia; his dsaecon at
has been the OF thgnng ranks by dese-
That his everlasting cry tor re&c, peace" has
been tie poison he has used 10 Others that
this hs richly tie tie Bualoes yeceived
their former comrades lie has employed migher engine
egas hich he formerly dUoted ali his eneTGies
10 sustain.
ReSoced, That haYe the fullest confidence in our
present Governor B. Vance, and feel possible, even
deeper interest il him his patriotic speech TO the
citizeDs Of Wilkes County Than regard him
the friend OF the soldier more anxious tn S.
honorable peace them than that speculative
eXtorionlst who ciamor SO loudly Tor it.
ReSolUed That we pledge ourselves to every exer
on TO secure lie election OF this tried patriot soldier and
friend, and that cherish in hearts, the deenest
gratitude for his exeoLs in behalf and will
TO impress pom all at the coming election.
heS0G6d, That believe the call for Contention tn
be the work OF traitors TO the Southern cause would
be attended with dangerous consequences Il permitted
Resotced That copy OF the proceedings of meet.
ing be forwarded to the Wilmington Journal and Daily
Confederate with request that they will publish them
ReSo!Ued, That tender thanks the Editors of
the Confederate for their untiring exertion in behalf of
our cause.
W. J. BUsHALL Chairman
w F. BEAsLEY, Seo'y.
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cause enemy'o the State, inasmueh as, by his
acts ught the loyalty OF the state IN
GIahCnCrinR dl-cusa10n has made
her faith ard honor THE theme OF painful speculation at
hc,, and subject of raula ion to our enemies IN
ms but above all is Re cnmy TO the state, when
after doing that he could dishouer ker he wsh
ca to become her Governor.
Reeored, That in present exc cuve, Gov Zsbulon
B. Vance, we perfecty satisfied That we regsrd
him officer hands the falth and honor OF the
state may confidently committed That having been
for two years in the blood and hreot revolution
is pride ard pleasure that still behold, bli light
"a r. his faith and patriotism shining like star through
the clouds above us having undiminshed trust in his
executive ability and ftness, nominate him as our
cho ce for Governor OF N orth Carolina.
Re. O!red, That from whatever SOU &c 1t may,
sumo whatever guise attempt at dsorganiza
ton snd political agitation unmely aid unwlse fraught
with no good and must result in weakness
.pd encouragement to people, and strength and en-
, couragament TO The enemy.
Res1lUed That eahetly invite the co operation of
the soldiers and people nf Nor Carolina in the support
we have rendered Gov Vance, that ask thu people
at to listen to vol e-hnwever tempting its tCne,
and pleasing its modn'ationbut the voice of war, until
peace can be honorable, desirab!e and durable
ReS0lCed That the proceedings Of this meeting be sent
to the Fayetteville Observer. Wilmington journal and
Raleigh Conft derate, for publication
JERE. SLAIiF, Ch'mn.
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For tha Inurnal

For the JOuFn.l
MssSrS. Editors l se by the Richmond paper, that
Beast Butler paced of people in irons and
condemned them bread and water with hard on
the public works.
Is it not time for Government 10 retaliate place
tea of their The Kind Of work for every one of
oPIs treated by Butler any ohr Yankee comm and
er? Let them be put 10 chain gangs and set to cleaning
Streets and labor public works. and let them
black flag Let do the thing, for until do So
this vile msceapt will do his worst such our people
may fall into his hands, their only crim being that tav
fighting liberty. Thi. thing must be checked even
in doing compelled fight the devil with fire
and meet his favore son, Beast Butler, with his own
weapons. x
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DESTRUCTION OF THE AOUSAVONIC OFF
CHARLESTON.
A letter in the Boston Herald, from of Charleston
the II u ives account of the blowing up of the
corvette Housatonic by Confederte torpedo steamer
fhe event took place about o'clock on one of the
coolest nights OF the winter: The letter Gays:
long object Jas on the edge of the water was dis
covered OF the ship In an instant the cable
slipped the alarm sounded and all hands beat to quar-
tiers, bat before the ship had made any Roadway the
torpedo exploded under her starboard quarter making
most rightul report. The propeller was broken of,
the stern was torn to peices and the ship sunk rapidly
in less than eight minutes from the time the torpedo
machine rst The vessel sunk ip six fathoms
of water. As she began to sink the most frightfui
scenes were witnessed. Men with nothing but shirts
on were seen struggling in the wafer officers we're try
ing to get the boats loose while others were mounting
the rigging. Three boats fnaIly unlashed and
these were sent to rescue those in the water The gig
at once started for the Osnandagua, carrying Captain
Pickering, who was badly injured, but is now doing
well.
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: = in be seen by the correspondence in another
oo,r,p that Rev. DR.. DEEMS has kindly consented to
eycr lecture on tie War and the Condition Of ing
Country, in this town on next Tuesday evening" Tue
18th inst The precise place where the Dr. 70 speak
has not yet been fixed upon We have heard Inc wish ~
rr1rea,ed that the Theatre should be the place II 1t
can be obtained on that evtnng. ::.:. -
m Or, DEEaS elcquerce and ability ss speaker,
or his patriotism as O man. we need not speak. They
are too well known to require any eulogum from US.
We lave 10 question bat that any building in which
be may speak will be densely crowded by gratitied
audience ........
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SUDDEN DEArH-We are panied to announce the
sudden demise of Col N. Phillips, of this town, which
occurred at bis residence early the morning of Fri
day laat. The deceased out about the village the
previous afternoon, apparently il good health. lie
leaves large circle OF friends and admirers to mourn
his untimely DEATH His remains were followed to the
depot last Monday evening by the Marion congregation
of Israelites,
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DISPATCH FROM GEN PoLK-tIGHT AT YAZoO
RICHMOND, March IL, 1854.

RICHMOND, March IL, 1854.
AN official dispatch received at the Var Department
from General Polk says Generals Ross and Richardson
attacked Yazoo City the h capturing many stores and
destroying much cotton which about TO be shipped.
The enemy retired the city, and held it, till were
infoced They then driven out of the city, which
captured While the being destroyed. We
captured quite number Of prisoners. Our loss fifty
in killed al wounded The enemy still occupy Yazoo
CITY and LIVERPOOL and enrenched at the latter place
Sherman issued gen raj order at Canton, in which lie
many regiments of his command entitled to
furoughs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

The following North Carolina officers have beer pa
rolled and supposed be exchanged They arrived by
flag OF truce at City Point Col. j. E Conoly, 45th
N. O.; COL @. O. Blacknall, 33d N. G 1t. Col. S. a.
Boyd, 45th n. O. lit. S. E. Belk SD n. C;J o.
Warren, SD N. O.; s. F. Adams. 45th n. O.; u. N.
Nixon, 32d N. Q.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

NEITHER the Raleigh Progress nor anybody else
need trouble themselves about troubling ourselves
to bring out help to bring out candidate fov Gov
ernor, whether first second thu d. fourth, fifth or
twentieth We value the csni se 10 which we
engaged and, essential to that cause, the harmony
OF the State, too far above any to let any mere
personal partizanship govern US at dis time
1t has been the custom to considel thu incumbent of
the Gub9natorial office candidate for second term,
unless he specially declines. Gov VANCE has been
considered and is considered "a candidate for re-
election: Under all the crcumst noes we woull have
been pleased to have him reee cel without oppo-
sition but he has oppostionoppo stion sppging out
OF the ranks Of bis Conservative, friends and not
out OF the ranks of the denounced aud prescribed de-
structives." We have idea OF any other opposition;
but in these rare and difficult tir des be would be rash
man who would venture te say 1Chat may may not
happen. We are too soH tc. keep up with half of
what is going on, and too dul to understand much of
the other half We seek to maintain independent
position, ready to act ir the manner which may SEEM
to most conducive to the general interest
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From the Atlanta Intelligelcer.
yHiG SOUTHERN REPUBLIC.
Mach 18th, 1864

Ia the galaxy of nations
A IatiOI will be fared,
TrauscendinY in her martial pride
The nations OF the world
Though born OF war-baptzed in blood,
Yet mighty from ths time.
Like tabled Phe liZ forth she stood
DIsmembered, still sublime.
And bravor heart. and holder hand,
Meier formed fabric fair,
As Southern wisdom can command,
And Southern yalcr rear.
Though Kingdoms scorn to own her sway,
Or recognize her birth,
The land bood-bought tor Liberty,
VIII reign suptem on earth.
Cline of the sun home CT the brave
Thy sons are bold ard free,
And pour lies crimson tide to save
Their birthright-Liberty
Their fertile fields and sunny plains
That yields the wealth alone
That's coveted for greedy gains
By Gespots-and a throne.
My country battling, bleadng, torn,
Thy altass desolate,
Thy lovely, daryeyed daughters mourn
At wars relentless fate,
Aud artdot1S prayers, and orphans tears,
Her homes viii consecrare,
While art immortal marble reaIs,
Il honor OF her great
Oh land that boasts each gallant aame
OF Jackson, johnson, Lee;
Aud hosts of valiant sons whose fame
Extends beyond the sea.
Far rather let her plains become,
From gulf to mcuatan cave.
One honored scprlcIre and tomb,
Than zoe hyant's sldue!
Fair favored land, thou shalt be free,
Redeemed by blood and war;
Through agony and gloom we see
Freedoms glimmeIing star
Her banner, too, shall proudly float,
A herald on the seas
Her deeds of daring, worlds remote
VIII emulate aud praise
But who can paint the impulse pure,
That thrills and nerves her brave
TO deeds of glory; that secure
The rights their Fathe1 gave
Oh hearts greve not her matchless slain,
Crowned with the warriors wreath,
From beds of fame their proud refrain
Rose Victory or DEATH"
OLEVIA,
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EXECUTION OF A YANKEE SPY.
DBM-PoLIs. March llih, 1864:
ycGibhon a Federal Spy, was executed this morning
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.

IA
NILLKDsEvILLE, Geo, March lltb, 1864.
Hon. Linton Stevens ytserday introduced in the House
of resolution declaring that Peace be
officially offered the enemy after every Confederate
victory the principles Of l776 leaving each doubtful
State to decide her position by fair Convention of the
Deopte,
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NOTICE To CONsCRIPTs.

NOTICE To CONSCRIPTS..
HEADQUARTERS MEDICAL DEP ARTMENT,
Chief Enrolling Office, Jan. rs, 1884.
|. Pursuant to orders received from Headquarters Ct
CONSUMPTION Raleigh N o. in regard TO all abs
Conscpton under recent act Of Congress- approved
Dec. 2sh 1885, the Medical Examining Board for Fourth
gressional DISTRICT N. will accordance
with above named times and places.
The attention of all concerned 10 called to the following
order ''AH exemptions heretofore granted subject
revision Instructions from Bureau Of CoRscripton
and found to be improper unauthorized by Law, will
be revoked. SAMUEL r.. RlXEY,
Surgeon P. A. q. s.,
Chief of Examining Board,
Fourth Congressional District, NJ.
Mar 10 l36&2S II
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

At q meeting of the member
held In camp at GreenVilie, n
called to the Chair, and J. II. ki,
Secretary. The Chairman was n
Smlttee OF five TO draft resolutio
OF the Company upon the polite
committee app oiRted were J. W
A. Marlboro u. B. Lindsay and
After brief consultation, durius
was addressed by Il. q. Sander :
committee reported the foIloWip,
unanimously adopted
WHKHRAa, The tendency of q
dividuals, look to q political :,
good, and must certainly bring CA
bilious nen-men whose plfnel1
harmony and peace, and whose
good, are striving to breed disc q
midst; aid whereas, W. W. Holt
atty 10 an marked as the leopard
pies are as changesble as the wi,
az o candidate for Governor of on
Resoeued, That w. w. Holden
envy to Che Confederate goVernu
used al the means within mis- poy
pute, sttacktpg 70 fQf personal on
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-17

PoErRY.-The beautiful verses Farewell to Lou.
isiana" il to-day'5 Journal by an accomplished
literary gentleman an exile from that State, now in
the Confederate service and will be found much above
the ordinary standard of " newspaper poetry"
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For the Journal.
GaEEsyIE,LR c., March 9th, 1864,

N. c., March 9th, 1864.
of Starts Light Battery
g.. Mr. Jeye. Slade, was
rover. requested t. act as
.quested to appoint aeon
~ expressive of the sense
} of North Carolina. The
. Fusten, J. ii. Dobbin, j.
r. s. Msyes.
which time the Company
and J. IL. MyrOVer, the
s resolutions which were
ertain movements and in.
agitation that can do no
harm;-and whereas, am
les are dangerous to ali
aims, regardless of our
tent and distrust in our
n, a man whose disioy-
spot, and whose princi.
1 has announced himself
2 State. Therefore,
D q public enemy-an en-
a It, tnaamuch az he has
"a to bring IL ints disre-
iA and Waigptng 1t With.
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FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLEsToN, March lth, 1864.
The Yankee engaged the expedition to Florida
have returned Tents Folly aud Morris Islands have
steadily Increased No further Smelling of the city.
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For the Jou nal
Farewell Louisiana.
Farewell awhile, fare we'll sweet land,
Thy fertile fields, thy smingaplairs--
The NCrthElan d foot ls on Thy strand
The N0ithmauS tread ,hJ shore prOfanes,
Yet still the white magnohas spread
The solemn cypress lifts its head,
And wave: its grey iunerea hair.
and still the summer sun-rays rest,
On lake aid liver ill and plain,
And amorous pnoonbeams kiss tho breast
OF Mermenteau and Pontchartrain
But foreign swords and foreign wills
Now rule by MissEslppTs God
While on the far Virgiuan hills
For thee, thy sons have pour ed their blood.
Land where the nobiest blood hath met,
Where Biehv lie brought the feur- de lis
OF Galvez and Chrondeiet
Where Jackson struck for liberty;
How lopg, sweet land, shall white broWsi maids
sit pining 'Ge ath thy citroa bowers
Eow Icing amid those cd rous shades,
Water with tears the y hours?
And Shalt thy for ever sigh?
And shall thy daughters vanly weep?
Shall truitless prayers imploie the sky,
Aud veDgeiul swords forever sleep
Not long, rot long thy CONS shall come
Their brows with greenest laurel wrealhed;
Their lips no longer sealed and dumb;
Their shining swords no longer sheatLed.
Farewell, sweet land the skies bright;
Farewell and blessings thy name
Farewell, awhile. thine eyes OF Fight
x Fareweil, awhile, thy souls of flame.
HI Kssks FULTON AND PRICK
THIS Sanitary Committee beg leave to acknowledge the
following very liberal donations, received nee pu
lication in November
c. E. Thorburn. 2OG
J. VanSickle regular contributor, ......-..... 500
A. NcRae, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sc
D. q. Worth, Observation-Disclosures. "a
Power, Low j. lOOC
Blockade Firm, Observation-Disclosures: 1000
Jas Dawson, 2l5 and lO9, ,323
Wm R. Ulley.. i cask Rice
Hart Bailey, IL bushels Meal
Thos d. Meares, 200 bushels Rice
The Committee is Likewise under obligations Measrs
Hart Bailey for the of Store House, generously
preferred in time OF need.
P. W. TANNING, sec'y.
MAJ eli 18th 1864
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DIED.

At General Hospital No s, Wilmington, N. c., Private
JOHN T. BUTLER, of Richmond county, member OF
years Of ege, and was very faithful soldier.
ID. n. b.
In this town. the night Of the 18th inst, Of paralysis
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OFFICE HILMISaToN AND WELDON K. r. Co.,
TREAsURY DRPA RTNRNT.

Wilmington, n. O., March 3, 1854.
4 LII OUTSTANDING CHECKS given by me, must be
n presented IT the Bank of Cape Fear for payment
priCr the lat of April next Holders of them here
by notified that if presented after that time, they will DO
paid only the existing currency, ut the present val
ue as expressed on its face.
such of the Stockholders Of this Company to whom dy
deEds heretofore declared, still DUE also notified
collect the lst Of April next or the
al due to them respectively will be counted
Treasury notes of the Confederate States placed sep
packages and held for delivery to such Stockholders
demand. The larger portion of the dividends duo
declared during the 1862 and by the terms
then existing circulation of Treasury of the Confeds
rate States.
referred to above that they may in due time avail them
selves of the provisions of the recent Of Congress
ference to the currency.
J. W. THOMPSON,
Treasurer.
March 4th I60-6-242
Raleigh Confederate and Progress and Petersburg EI
publish twice In Daily and in Weekly and send
bills receipted to office W. q w. Il. r. Co.
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TELEGRAPHIC

ntered according the Bet of Congress- nhe 1867
bv j. s. TBRAsHEK, in the Clerks Office OF the District
Court the Confederate States for the Northern District
of Georgia.
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G,I>FFDERATE BONDS.

At auc.i,n t-da> Confederate eight per cent bonds
due in 1891 brought lis aud interest," bonds of the fifteen
million loan registered l22 cotton loan BONDS 100. clos
ing at 1877. Stock. generally lower. Gold %; Ster
ling Exchange AZ Nothing of interest from tie Pen;nsu
Ia to day.