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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, Dec 9th, 1864.
In the Senate bill reported from the militaryco
mttee TO provide for the employ of free negroes
slaves to work the Notifications, and perform
tors corrected with the of the country The
makes all free negroes between eighteen and fifty years
able to the duties prescribed, and authorizes the secea
of War to hire impress thirty thousand slaves be
tween eighteen aud forty five, Of the Mississippi
ten thousand west of the Mississippi.
resolution reported from the same committee
Questing the State Legislatures 10 reduce the humber
exempt u.s. which considered and rejected.
The House went into secret session otter being
called to order.
On yesterday NJ Leach, Of North Carolina subitted
resolution opposing the suspension Of the privilege OF
the writ OF habeas Mr. Russell thereuDon moved
to into secret session. which agreed yeas So
TO nays "a.
No Yankee papers received to-day.
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OFFICIAL FROM GEN. LEE.

Ths following official despatch received last ris h,
dated
HEADQUARTERS, a. n. Y, Dec. I'd, 1864
Gen. Early reports that Bosser with and his o"n
brigades encountered, the 9Th ult Moorehod,
small party OF the enemy captured forty piaorefs and
one piece of artillery On the surprised SD
Kelly New Creek, with four field pieces four
sege suns and eight hundred pri:oa
large number and mules eight stand OF cClor
destroyed zoo wagons and quantity of commisary aud ord
nance stores. He brought Of the field pieces and
ons; spiked sege gus and destroyed he cerges Re
also captured Piedmont and destroyed all Government
buildings containing number of engines burnt several
BRIDGES and did considerable damage the Railroad.
He collected several hundred head Of cattle His
was two killed and three wounded.
The bodness and energy exhibited by Rossar, and the
condacG of his men deserve much praise.
Signed, r. E. LEE, General
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most handsomely and served their gus with the skill
veterans Great praise is bestowed be The ranking of.
hcers on Capt Stewart, Of the auort Artillery five
guns. and on Eaels and Kanapanxs batteries, each OF
which had gun 10 the action.
AS before stated The general command ives vested in
Major Gems: al GrsaVus Smith, of The Georgia State
forces, thou the line Immediately under the d.
re on OF COL Colcock, whose conduct on the occasion
is spoken ct as beyond all praise Toe Gallant Colonel
GONZALES yes an ective PARTICIPANT in the fight, and
m ght have been everywhe along the line posting
the gus, aud encouraging the troops
So much for the battle 'f Honey Hill. The enemy
were whipped long before coo, but they waited for
hight to themselves from disaster in their retreat
Soon after dark, they made Of with all possible sr eed
and as the evidences show with toe widest fright and
confusion Nearly everything thrown away in their
fight The read and WOO for miles strewed with
clothing OF every description canteens. cooking u'en
slls, &c, &c, whilst in their camr about two miles
from the battlefield, they left everything. Any guam
tlty Of provisions, bottles of liquor, preserved meats,
Blankets oveTcoas, &c. abandoned in their hasty
retreat. With the exception of Smelling IRON their
gunooats next day, which was harmless, nothing has
been heard of them snce their CALLING defeat aud n-
glorious flight
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In Orslow County, ON the 16tb

In Orslow County, ON tbe15tb,
exceedingly painful illness Mrs
Lieut.. James Bryan, in the 25;h wear
Thus has the unspariDg hand Of n l.
upon a beresved and afflicted family, and ..Hy
in the prime of life in the midst her -. la =.
afectonate esteemed and beloved friend t.r .snS
mate. Her kindness Of heart, tsmnSr ana
scQuainances while living, and that she gone Iat
them initiate and profit by her forude and vruous en-
and h3d consolation in the assurances given that
she changes this for far better and happier world and
that she died in the full hope and confidence of blessed
immortality.
FRIEND.
November, RIDDY ANN daughter of Wiliiam and Tanr
eta Harper, aged years, months and l9 days.
On the Sh October from the effects of gunshot wound
Mr. THOMAS 8. SKIES, citizen of New Hspoyer conn.
ty, aged So years. ~
Mr.. Skies of the best men that ever lived Ea
had not an enemy living unless those that were en-
emes to their country He, with other gentlemen
were after de=erters, when they upon camp Of
them and be shot by those that disgrace the pae of
man his son had to B with him dend his shoulder for
more than mile and defend himself he could
Mr Skies was true patriot and done all that he could
f1r Els country to Thioh ne has given three The
friends his country of its best citizens and the
church one OF its most worthy members. had been
united for the last thyone years with Baptist Church
christian ana gone where the weary at rest ia the
belief of one that knew him long and wei. He leaves
wife and eight children to mourn his untimely end.
- How sleep the bravo who sink to rest,
/ With ali their country's honors blessed"
FRIEND.
In Hamilton Bermuda, the 26th Sept of yellow fever
GEORGE I. McKETHAN, of Smithville, aged S5 years.
Also, 26h Oct, of yellow fever Mr.. J. MoPEAKE of
wilmington, member of the Signal Corps, c. 8. Az aged
about 70 years.
Also the 29th Oct, of yellow fever, Mr.. ROBT g,
WHITEHEAD of Virginia, member of the Signal Corps
c. s. Az aged ~ years. (Rchmond papers please copyj
Also, Oh the All Nov of yellow fever, Mr. LEWIS W.
AoGREGOR, OF Alabama belonging to the Confederate
States Navy.
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FROM EUROPE.
R1cHuoNp. Dec. 5th, 1864

RIcHHeND, Dec. 5th, 1864.
European sdvces Of the Goth ult have been received
Dispatches relative to joint pro- in the of the
Florida had been exchanged between the Of
England and France.
France MUELLER executed the 14th. At the last
moment he confessed the murder of Briggs.
tionsry in Venitia continue serious
collision between the troops and GaIibaldians occurred
on tie 18th in Northern Lombardy.
The Cotton market buoyant at an advance of enc
half to one penBy.
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THE ENEMY's RAIDERS, &c.

FKsDERICksBUKG, DC. ON, 1861,
reported the enemy sent grand radiug party into
Loudon the upper part of Faquier during
week. Who destroyed many barns and houses,
up slaughtered meat and dove off all the cattle
horses they could fnd retaliation the Yankees aege
for people those counties taking Aosby 1t
also said that 60 troops have just passed dowa the Pc
tomac to reinforce Grant Four thousand of these
from Sheridan, and two thousand new recruits
Some these troops in passing through Alexandria, said
that there would be grand eight below Richmond this
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OFFICIAL FROM GEORGIA.

RICHMOND, Dec 5th 1850,
oacisl information has been received of the fight
Georgia On Sunday last between Wheelers cavalry
portion of Shermans army, embracing corps
sntry and K1patrick's cavalry.
The enemy attacked wheeers position and
al charges all Of which repulssd. The enemys loss
was very heavy. fitzpatrick reported wounded Whec-
lsrs officers and men behaved most CALAMITY.
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NOTICE

TO TAX PAYERS OF COLUMBUS COUNTY.
WILL ATTEND at the foowins times and PS Places to
which times and Mace the 1.-THE will meet The
ueoole to Iist and assess hes due the Government
At Lees 18th December, 1854:
At Bug Hill, 18th December, 1854
At William I4th December, l-64.
A. Eair Ruff 18th an d 18th December, 1854.
At Tatun's, l9h December, 1854
A. Bos ue. 2 ct December 1854
ct WhitevIle, 22i, 23d and "a a December, 1864.
prompt attendance nesty requested OF all who
are Indebted to the Confederate Governmsut.
w. j. SFANLY,
Collector 26tn Dist.
VAUDEVILLE, N, O., Dec. 8. 746t-ll-lt
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ExPED1rIoUs.- Wilmington N. c., ought to be an
expeditions place. for expeditions said to have
been fitted out against it than against any other two
places the continent, and they keep doing it for
says the telegraph An important movement of the
Navy, under PORTER is expected. Its probable desti
nation is Wilmington Porter was sick at the last
accOu1te.
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FROM PETERSRUPG

PETERSBURG, Dec. 9Th, 1854.
No change in the situation here within the last few DAYS.
The enemy has pulled down of the dwelling houses
between Petersburg ard City Point build winter quarters
for troops heavy cannopadng kept up on our left
to- day, without result
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CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, Dec. 4-The Senate not in sessc
yesterday Nothing of interest 10 the House il open
sion. 1t is reported that the Habeas Corpus bill passc
the House in secret session BY five majority.
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NOTICE TO REFUGEES AND OTHERS,
N SEARCH OF A SAFE, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

IN SEARCH OF A SAFE, CHEAP AND PLEASANT
LOCALITY TO SETTLE IN.
FOR SHE.
KHHE delightful and commodous residence lately occu
pied by Judge shipp. situated in the town of Hender-
sonvile Henderson county, N q. The buildings
compeie the grounds ornamental and attractive, aud
All NJ = v EN- ACRES in extent Price ST 000-
There be sold in connection with the above, de-
sired farm OF about seVeotyfve acres, within mile
the town, partly cleared and partly In original growth.
Possession given when desired.
There ia upon the lot Office lately used law Of
fee.
For particulars address Rev. n c. HUGHES, Hender-
sonvils, N. c., or GRAHAM Dawes, Rale gh N, @.
Nov. %. 696;-l04t
Baleigh Confederate copy times.
Charleston Courier week daily, AMI send bill to this
Office.
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DEATH OF AN OFFIcER.-The Ashevie Neacs says
We regret to learn that Eaj. w. 3. Grady, 18th
N. Beg ment, died few days since, from the of
wounds received 10 front Petersburg o. July
last He most gallant aud accomplished officer, and
his death will cast gloom over many hearts,
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CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, Dec. 9th, 1854.
Both Houses in secret session to-day Nothing of
general interest doue in open session in either House.
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| VICE PRESIDENT STEPHENS
| B1CH1GND, Va, Dec. 5h.-vics President STEPHENS
who arrived here Saturday night presided Senate
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Every eheerishes in his heart some object-some
shrine at which his alteration ia paid unknown to bis
fellow mortals.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-12-08

Major General Wheeler is reported to have said of or
that be needed only Napolson education to repro
duos BonspaIte."
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WILMINGTON MARKET, Dec. 9th, 1854.

BEEF CArTLE-Are in moderate demand, and but few
per Id. for net meat, as in quality.
BAooN-Is in demand and scarcely any market. We
BU1rER $40 to $l2 so per Id.
CoTToN-There has Deen better demand from buyers
quote sales ct 81 80 to 81 for uncompressed and 81 20
CoRNN$22 TO SIS per bushel
Com MEAL-Retas from the grapares At $25 per bush
cerrERAs-Retals frem store at 81 so to S. per lb.
tLoUR-smalI during the $275 to *2s5 per
FoRAaa-Foddcr $iS 10 $40; hay, $ls shucks, $I2 to
n1DE.NGreeu 81; DRY 81 so to s per ID.
LEATHBR-Eole $40 to U.s. upper SIS to % per lib.
Sn.s1 BY By the the kse Is g rs to per lib.
Pisa NUTs-selI fr4n carts at s25 per bushsl.
to % IL per O turkeys
s?5; dressed do 81 to so per H.
R1oE1Glean is scarce and in demand We quote by the
sA1T-sound made cells store at s32 so to $50 Der
sUaAR-Brown 81 to rs per Id.
sYRUP-Sorghum is scarce and in demand. We quote
aSsoy BALE
IALLuw-$5 to S. so per 10.
YARE-ses by the bale $37 so to $l5 per bunch as
WooD-The market is better supplied and prices have
declined We quote by the boat load at $50 for pine and
ash and $40 per cord for OAK
MONEY mARKET.
has been corsiderabe enquiry for Confederate BINDS and
several transactions have ken place
We quote the folio wing as the buying rates
Four per cent. Certificates $50.
Confederate Bonds range $Oo $685. according
date.
Bank Notea-Norh Carolina IS to S. so; Georgia So to
s.; Virginia 50; south Carolina s. rs for me.
Gold $30 silver $40; Sterling bills s. to $50 for
FAYETTEvLLE, Dec. 6-BAcon IS rs to IS. Pork 1925
to 81 so. Lard &C.
Beef 81 so to 81 per h., RETAIL
Beeswax s. rs TO S.: Butter 81 to 50.
Cotton 81 so to S. 623. Coffee $40.
Cotton Yan-$3j to $45 per buhch.
cameras retail S. to 81 Dried Fruit 81 rs to 81 60
Flour-Super, $3.50 to $780, Family, $3.50.
Grafn-Corn $l8 to $40. Wheat $50. Rye $40, Oata
| $40 to $I2. Peas SIS.
Hides-Green 81 so to So so, dry S. to So.
Iron-Swedes S. country made s. so.
Fodder So Hay S. $40. Shucks 50 to $40,
Flaxseed s. to $40 per bushel.
Green Apples $50 per bushel.
Eggs So to s. so per dozen.
Lesther-Upper SIS, Sole $40.
Liquors-Corn Wniskey $50 Apple and Peach Brandy
$50 co.
Molasses, country made, SIG to SIT.
Rice IS by the cask.
Sugar So 90 per b0i; retail $40.
/ Soda 81 to So per Id.
Soap-Famiy Bar 50 per h., Toilet 50 to $40.
Nails 81 so to 81 per 10.
Onions $25 per bushel.
Potatoes Irish Is to $l0per bushel sweet $40 nI
Fayetteville A sheetiugs, So 70.
Salt $40 to $45 per busnel.
Spirits Turpentine So 90 per gallon.
TaIlow 81 so to S. Wool s. to $40.
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At the breakfast table sat Farmer Fry
In gloomy me Citation.
The price OF Coffee, eXtravagantly high,
Had induced him substitutes try
Much to his vexation.
Chopped fallen and completely whipped
There he sat and slipped aad slipped.
50 Try this my dear" said the Farmers wife,
Handing him cup of Chicory.
" Let us give it a trial, all our neighbours soy
'Ts delightful drink, so try it pray
And see there's trickery."
He eagerly drank it, twas deIusion,
And lie cheered for the Chicory Institution.
Genuine English Chicory agreeable and inviting
substitute for Java Coffee, and s five times cheaper
Found at
WILSON'S Variety Store.
Dec. 4. 762t&lI.lt
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WANTING TO PURCHASE,
GOOD COOK WOHAN, rs to 80 years Of age. One
"A that can come well recommended an a No. / Cook
the highest price will be paid.
Apply to
e. HkNSLEY.
Dec. !. ,72-3t-ll.3t'
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In n.
Hodges.
FANNIE l..
CO., Va.
On the evening
news ChH CHI, Pit,
W. L. LONDON, P.
H. HaughtoR, Esq, OF
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Augusta Raid Guards.

We read the interesting article Of
our cotelnporars of the Buckingham
Register" descriptive of the arrival Of
the Yankees at Harrisonburg, their
doinga while there and their hastyex-
it, and although disappointed in seeing
70 mention made Of those men Of All
gusta, who had but just undergone
such severe and unaccustomed hard
ships at North and Shenandoah Noun
tains, and who again assembled and
with commendable alacrity started to
meet the enemy then threatening the
neighboring county Of Rockingham,
and perhaps through it to our own
beloved Augusta, yet gratifed to think
that our neighbor Of the "Register,"
with all his discrimination, was unable
to distinguish thel 'sAsugusta Raid
Guards from regular soldiers This
must have been the case, and is very
complimentary to the Guards, for we
ore satisfied that our neighbours kind
ly feelings for Augusta and hercitizens
would not have permitted hun know
sngiy to have omitted to notice the men
Ct Augusta, who had hurriealy, uhhes-
i:atingly, willingly gone forth 10 assist
in defending the homes Of Rockingham
It is needless to mention the servi
ces Of these who were connected with
tho Guards, for that is we'll known, but
it may not be known that there were
others lot corrected with any organi-
cation, who accom- pRnseel them This
is greatly to their praise, some ofthem
having no pecualary interest here
The few that remained who were able
70 go have no twitchings Of conscience
perhaps but mus. bear the censu.c
ct a.l :or time 70 cone.
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SUBSTITUTE BT.I,

Since our last issue the Congress ol the
Confederate States have had under consider
alton ard passed the bill having for its OBJ
ject the repeating Of the privilege Of subsfi-
tuition and putting into the army Of all those
Who had heretofore been exempt by reason
of having furnished substitutes. It passed
the House By the following vote:
! Ayes-Messrs. Atkins, Bell. Boteler, H
W. Bruce, Chamblin, Chiffon, Christman
Conrad, Conrow. Curry, Dejarnette. Far
row, Foster, Freeman. Funston, CARRIER
Gardenheir, Gardland, Goode. Graham
Gray, Hanty, Hartridgc Heskell, Hilton,
johnson; Kenan, of Georgia, Kenan, of
North Carolina, lsander, Lewis, Lyon, Me
| Leon, Menees, Miller. Moore, Perkins,
! Preston, Pugh, Rails, Russell, Sexton,
Simpson. Singleton, Staple. Vest, Where,
Welch, Wilcox, Wright, Of Tenn, Wright
of Tcxas.-52.
Noes. Mcssrs Ashe, aver, Clapp,
Clark. Clopton, Collier, Dargan. Gartrell.
Lyons, Miles, Strickland, Swan. Trippe. -
{13.
! And the Senate, after slight change BY
the following vote.
Yeas-Messrs. Brown, Capcrton, Clay.
Clark, Davis, Dortch. Henry, Hill, Hun
ter. Jamison, johnson. Of Arkansas, Max.
well, Phelan, Semmes, oimms, Sparrow
and Wigfall-17.
Noes Messss johnson, of Georgia, and
| Orr.
The following is the bill as amended and
passed
| Il Bill to be entitled An Act 10 put an end
! to the exemption from military sercioe Of
those ,cho haze heretofore furnished sub
stitututes
Whereas. in the present circumstances
of the country, it requires. the aid of all who
are able to bear arms, the Congress Of the
Confederate States of America do euact,
That no person shall be exempted from mil
itary service by reason of his having fur
nished substitute; but this act shall not
!; be SO construed as to effect persons who,
I though not liable to render military service,
have, nevertheless, put in substitutes
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Inaugural Address Of Gov Smith.

On the lst inst, Mai. Gen. VIM.
Smith, Governor elect Of Virginia, was
inaussasa;ated by taking the oaths Of
Office, having first read an inaugural
address which We publish in another
column ard il characteristic in point
Of ability and clearnesB ct the man.
Virginia is peculiarly fortunate, hay-
iseg to relinqulsh the services Of the
gentleman, who has justly received the
plaudits of the press and thanks of the
people generally for his arduous and
satisfactory administration Of the Of
fairs Of the State, for the past four
years, in having selected as her Chief
Magistrate geutleme:, distinguished
alike in the hel,. and the councils of
the nation, like our President both
Soldier and Statesman. He will bring
to bear vast experience and rare quail
iticatioils Of head and heart for the best
interest Of Virginia, and although pos
itively identified with the cause Of our
struggling country, the Old Dominion
need not fear that in doing ell to ad-
vance that cause her rights will not be
maintained. He IS eminently the man
tos the tines and position, in which
we wish him great success.
We can not close this notice Of our
present Governor without expressing
our high appreciation for the retiring
one. He has maintained the high stan
ding Of Virginia in every respect and
she stands still the model of the Sow
ereignties, nor has the Confederaeyany
cause to complain. The mere rnmor
that Gov. Letcher was to receive high
Confederate appointment was seized
by all with an avidity which showed
plainly, not only the great desire not
to loose his services, but also to seehim
in position commensurate with his
talents and ability.
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Treason.

A copy Of San appeal to the honest and
reasoning minded people Of the Northern
and Southern States of America. has found
its way to our table It purports to have
been printed in Petersburg, Va, but we
strongly surmise was printed in that sink
hole of treason, which has caused SO much
of odium unjustly to attach to the fair fame
Of our sister State of North Carolira, the
office Of the Raleigh Standard. If we
thought for a moment that the abominable
endeayor Of the Southern traitor could fad
a sympa.hizer among the honest and rcd-
soniny minded Of the old Dominion We
would venti!ate the sppeal IN detail, but We
feel that it is SO traisorous in its intent, SO
disgusting in its senseless appeals to Lore
Mercy and Equity, and its proposition to
wave the bloodshcd Of our Southern patriots
during the past two years, buy and free the
negroes and unite with the North, after the
expiration Of Lincolns four years, IN the
election of new president "ss it nothin G
had happened" to mar the peaceful reign Of
Lincoln. in other words submit to Lincoln
upon his own terms. and in the selection Of
the signature Of :'Peocen,aher" by the in
famous submiasionists that it only needs the
mere mention Of the tenor Of the production
Of this Holdenite to make any 'srcassning
minded man turn in loathing from its pc
rusal for the vile wretches who could bar
Dor suck views. For the sake Of the fair
name Of our sister city Of Petersburg we
hope our contemporaries there will trace the
authorship Of this appeal and relieve that
noble city of the stigma Of having issued
such reasonable production.
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TO OTl. PATRONS.

Many Of our patrons have called to
eno,ilre the reasons Ct the failure to
receive their papers for the last three
weeks and as it is not generally known
We take this occasion Of informing all,
and earnestly hope the reason may be
as satisfactory to others as to those we
have seen. We have not published
And why !? Every one connected with
tho office who could go went with the
s.Augusta Raid Guards" to North
Mountain toassi5st, possible, in meet
ing the threatening raid Of Averill from
that direction, and returning thence
cr Thursday the 18th December, con-
sequently too late to issue it. On the
following Sunday they went down the
Valley with the Guards again to meet
the enemy, who came as far as Harri-
sonhurg, and only returned, after the
enemy we're driven below New Market
ON tie next Fridsy, the day it should
have been issued all again too late,
when Christmas week intervened. and
On account Of then. issoessarrt 1abors for
the pear and their late, cold, disagree
able and ardnoils campaigns, We
thought it but jiellsst tlaat they, weary
ara nearly broken down, should rest,
We sincerely hope thas there may be
40 i,npediments i'll the way Of issuing
:hs "Vindicatos" continuously hescaf-
ter, and Us far as in us lies will endeav-
or that i: shall reach ali regularly.