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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26
FLAG r TRUCE.

Major V'nable, OF General Writings staff carried
Tag Ct truce down the enemy g line on Wednesday,
morning. aud returned late on that evening General
Whiting has been quite severely wounded, while also
Coi. Lame In the thigh, severely. Both believed
to be doing we'll The fighting at the fort despe
rate on both sides Tie casualties on our side we are
unable to report. They will be published as soon as
circumstances will permit.
Oar losses are heavy. From what we can learn from
private sources, they will amount to one hundred
killed, and four five hundred wounded. Our whole
loss in killed, wounded and prisoners will not
to less than three thousand When we say that
amorg the isoners General Whiting, Col Limb,
Moi Hill, Msj Stevenson, and so N ny other men,
good true and brave, feelings can be apprc
ted.
OF course be fall of Fort Fisher pe STATED To fall
of the other fors the below it. Everything
below New Inle is ia tbe pou,r of the enemy if
it is not are dy rn his possession But that does not
by any means imply possession of the town of Viii
ming gton. 1t does aa closing up the blockade run
niog port of Wming on. "a that of ths word
it is severe blow.
Botwixt us and the enemy there are F. rts Anderson
ard other works They are now attacking them We
think we know the men in them. J I'm Hedr'ck, and
men ike nlLD Will got TIE tnlCS OUT W. oDy rtSre'
that we are net with them. God knows we would
rather be with them u the Forts than trying to set
type here, are dong
+ We do not thiuk that Wilmington must necessarily
falf. The port of Wilmington is already gone, That
has gone cheap The CJnted,racy has los: its b>st
port. The men OF Wilmington must Low defend their
homes. We thiDk they do Owe think they
will do L,t all try. The truth Is, every toera
bl dec Mt white man, who does want TO be slave,
take his position wiling to give his life for the
in which is engaged Ii is pertecug useless 10
blow up the President General Bragg. We do not
believe that either OF these gentlemen perfect, nor
do think that, if they perfect, they could
save they simply clever and patriotic gentle
men. Let us-all OF Us, be equaIys'. Thatis simply
way say it, and to do l., ut least try TO do it.
Neither President Davis General Bragg fight
for We must fight for ourselves, and for our
try.
P. S.-We officially informed that the cannon-
adiDg below last afternoon rCm the enmy's gun
boats at forces at or near Sugar Loaf. Other
reports say that the euemy attacked uJkes forces yes
terday afternoon but whether this is not
unable 10 say
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

AN INoIDENT.-It is said that the Yankee General
Fitzpatrick claims to be relative of eminent Bap-
tist divine in this county. While iD Burke county
hearing that the oged divine was at the house Of
Mr~knp ca sd to-ae him.-With relucance. Rey:
they met accordance with usual CUSTOM it being bed
time the parson knet down to pray and in bis prayer
petitioned the Lord of Host to send confusion among
oes and scatter their hosts and bring peace 70 our
land.
After the prayer was concluded Rev. Mr. Ks
daughter told Glen Fitzpatrick that she had some wheat
10 her gin house. and she had learned that lie was
burning every of them she would like for HIN to
permit her to have it removed before ne burned inc
house.
He tod her it was needless to remove he wheat, as
surng her upon the word and honor OF genteman
that he would not burn her gin house. lie immedl ate
y left the house, and proceeded to the gin house with
some ten or fifteen men, and with his hand fred it.
The wheat and house were consumed. He gave as a
for this conduct that the parson ns1ted him In
his urayers-AngUstG Chron1eIe. ...
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

RAvAGzs WILD ANIMALS IN SourHEEN CALI
yoKTA-rne San Frauclsc0 Bulletin says:
Ihe des tructon caused by wild animals to Inc n1cks
and herds has been very serious this year we ara 10
formed OF rapcheTos Ia the lower counties oet
hundreds of Sheep bOrses and cas oy bears hons and
coDoes These destructive Drues appear TO have been
m wed bv the excessive dIOught OF then usual sup
nIv of yenson squirrels coons, badgers, OATS acoI ms
and wild fruits a0d have eDdeavored make their
css by wayayng the tatest and youngest ranch ani-
mails which have survived the season 10 August and
September past, the bears In the mountain pastures OF
Santa Barbara and Los Al geles have killed taem daily
for weeks in great numbtrs, particularly cattle he
farm honses il the San Marcoa mountains have been
visited ofen night alter night by grizzlies OF the Big
yeet bfeeds and their tracks lie about next morning az
thick as from blrd OF horses. Their boldness Is eX
RENE and rot without much danger even to the best
hunteis and UGgue os ..- ,,..n
CATS ynxes ions and coyotes have truly been death
on sheep and colts But what s curious the coons d.
ring the summer aad fall have lett the mountains in
great numbers and descended to the cultivated lands In
many parts of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and
eaten entire crops of gardens and fields, and cleaned
out eggs Chickens gophers, aHd squirrels They are
called mapacehes by the natives and their hoes and
those of badgers may frequently be seen excaVated W
the grizzlies their savage Efforts to get taste o
coon meat In fact the raDcher os say tney are driven
ont from theirr treats the higher eanadas and bill
sides and severe fields cleaned out by them. Sin
pular TO say there has great mortality among
the rophers and grouS squirrels, and they have beer
ndousy thinned Oh Dy starvation and the preda
cious birds and quadzupeds
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

IT gave US pleasure on yesterday forenoon, to met
with .ur young friend, but old in the service of his
country, Capt. Henry q. Fanner, of Wilmington, but
now commander of Lathams battery. His numerous
friends will doubt be pleased to learn that the Cap
tain looks well notwithstanding the many hardships be
has undergone during the war. He is one amongst a
few Others only, who survive Of the battery it
frss formed. We promised list of casu aitiss
which have occurred to the battery since Capt FGn
has had charge OF it. 1t will not BE- pleasure to
to publish it, except TO show to their friends AID
the country that Latham's Battery has acted most
noble purt in this war. Nay Capt. Flanner and his
command live to epj joy the fruits of tbs freedom fog
which they are fighting.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

SHOCKING MURDER AT EUFAULA-Ons of the at
taehss lust returned from Dadeve, brings the inte-
gence OF The murder of COL Joseph johnson, OF Euaua
lallapoosa county, Wednesday night last by band
of deserters Col j. attending the sick couch OF
an invalid wife, and about eight O'Clock on the evening
above me ntoned had seated himself the window.
a shot fred by some unknown person outside, pene-
trateed bis skull and caused almost instant death.
party o men in tie vicinity were seen running from
the spot and were fired upod by Col JohDsons son n-
law, but all the mIrderers escaped and none OF them
at last accounts apprehended Il ia alleged that
Col j. havi been instrumental in the punsnu ent OF
some OF these marauders, excited the reveng full feel
ings OF the band and they determined to take bis life.
We trust that they may all be brought to justice and
summarily dealt With.-Montg Mail '~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26
.1LntsG CoS, cuAkL orrE NR. IL. r.

Great credit is due to railway authorities for the
tudo and eff ieDcy displayed by them in meeting
tbs extraJ dnary demand m de by people tor
ties Ne mention the Wilmington and Ruthe-
fo1d railroad it les known, and may be lid
brauch OF from The shC A ghare southern travel
The this road kept pg night aud day.
by ali The Officers of the road from Pres
down aud dJuot not at heavy loss the
pany. We astoDished the conductor
train tapt. L1ohu hcLsnrin, maintain
o1So @"o xss,c bureaus
and DaDles, Tue same -
meantr which characteristic OF h'm In the Piping
times of peace The pubic should remember individuals
and corporations stand by them ia this
We copy the above from the d" CGrohnsan" of the
10th, for the purpose of calling attention to matter
which We have neglected. ard also to Capt McLanrins
aud the other officers of the road untrng exertions to
render every assistance in then pcwer to our ctz
While the Charlotte Road has been doing all it could
we are free to sly that teel confident the Whining
ton & Weldon, and the Wilmington & Manchester
Roads have acted in similar manner. For part,
we think they have acted in the most benevolent man.
ner towards cur cit wEo have mamie sted desire
to leave here account Of oar pyeseEt situation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26
HEADQUARTERS CokFED8RATE Po1NF, I
E.r. Eishnr Ian 7th.. l265. {

Go,. e. B. Vance, Raleigh, N @:
DEAK GovERNuR-I send Mr. ~. J: Palmer, the bat
tie e which eted over the Mound On he q and
25h Dscembsr, 1854 The tooWng oFc'a reporl VIII as
sociate a gallant North Carolina boy with the d ag
TIE the Mound being unprovded with ha yards,
the ba flag had been raed when the garrison e
was shot away The order iDG edat=ly given to
raise the flag when private Christopher c. Bland. Co
36th n R4gimet youu ed aud climbing the stsf
Ger heavy FIRE fastened the fg At terrific fire
pou ed The Mound and end Of the flag qair
ing sLed Bland repeated the heroic deed and
unscathed by the fearful fastened the flag frny
the staff, where floats although torn and rent by
fragments of shell.
tie Mound is the right flank work After having the
raised went to the left 1.nk ~ork of the FORT
which commands the caussway into the fort the rive
side 6SI yards from the Mound, aud iased battle flag
on the parapst missed the flag at dawn Monday mos D.
ing and enquiriDg learnt that rot long before daI on
onday the stan carried away by an enhiad1ng shot
which together with the wind carried the flag over the
palisades and distance from the work ao the mafsh
within enemy sk mish line. Mel Gen. Butler re
ports ocisIy that of his brought away this flag
from the kaow that Admiral Porter deserves
credit of taking it from the psrape and as he 80
little with his noisy feet think he should not be robbed
of the honor.
Your friend,
III Nol
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

WHsN q great public calamity occurs, it is natural
that people who are immediate sufferers by such cSam
ty, should seek some victim upon whom to place the
responsibility. Wsdo not claim to be any better or
purer than eur neghbors. If the town OF Wilmington
falls it seems to us that the labors of REASONABLY in
tslsent and tolerably industrious lifetime are gone
Knowing this to be the factsympathising with others
with loved friends and reatives-ladies whom
no longer protect with servants whom we have pro-
tscted Who look TO for protection, who beg to pro-
tect them-who beg to carry them with US where
ever we CO. Seeing and feeling all this, may have
said something's about General Bragg which, under
other other circumstances we would Iot have said
Generally we are thoughtful and cautious: Tns is SIM
ply because we con rol feelings. Possibly we have
given vent 10 tkem-possiby have blamed our
thorites when we out not to have biammed them. We
do not known. We say this however w Whatever We
lose other people, just good people, have already
lest as much Any sacrifice that s due and necessary
for us to make, that sacrifice willing and ready
to make. We can do no more.
The cause lie not gone. VIZ do not give up the s6ip
We do not mean 10 give it up. We must expect tc
meet dlfa sultes. We must have expected that from
the hrst Let us be Now is the time to try oul
manhood.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

We are iEformsd, that if it becomes necessary TO
evacuate this town. is the intention et the Command
ing General 10 exercise tie authority vested in him by
act of Congress and destroy the cotton remaining here
Instructions have gvsn already to facilitate the
moval of that in privrte hands, and parties not prompt
y availing themselves of this privilege OF removing
their property to place of safety, will have cause
of complaint, when the military authority destroys it,,
should Wilmington unfortunately fall, let the enemy
6nd barren gain, and no. rea!iz capture such
made in Savannah
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

WORTHY OF BEING NAxED.-A few facts have
recently to our know ledge in reference to the
conduct of Major James M. Stevenson, Both N. o.
Troops, which are worthy o! being named.
At the late battle of Harrson's Old Field which
was ad d7anced position, IA miles from Savannah,
Maj Stevenson WEI 10 command with part OF his
battalion and parts of the 50th, 40 ard 10th bat
taIons Gen. Hardee did not intend them to fight the
enemy but merely to ho' them in check few hours
bdt the order to retreat failing to reach the Major with
bis small force be fought the enemy till 6anked by two
two bradts by whom be and his whole command came
near being captured. Information reached Gen. Har-
dee that the Mojor's Command was cAptursd, for q
Yankee brigade was in the road by which be would
have 10 retreat.
Maj, Stevenson, however, seems to have known the
country better then Gen. Hardees inorment and made
his escape with all his men; except thirteen killed. lie
also brought off all his wounded, his artillery and wag
ons, aid that night marched into Savannah and
reported in person to Gen. Hardee, by whom he was
warmly received and highly complinented. -
For this act of gallanry aud skill We think the least
that can be done for
Major Stevenson is at hand his exploit round Such
conduct, though doubtless highly appreciated by the
commanding General does not always meet with reeog.
milton in official reports, aud esteem it important
duty Of the press TO encourage all acts tending to the
efficiency OF the army. By proper encouragement every
private in armies may skiltuy act the General in
emerSencies-StGte Journal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

GREAT SWELLING WORDS That was mastery
performance" said Mr.. Balloon to his friend Mr. ones
as they emerged from the church where the Rev G4ss
man had been dscoursing the Relation OF the inh
nite to the Impossible.
Yes-no,; replied Mr. Jones, " suppose it was
very fne but it vas cut Of my depth. ccnfess to
being one Of the sheep who looked up and were no'
fed"
That's because you bavn't metaphysical mind"
said Mr.. Balloon, regarding his friend with ply :
you've got certain faculty of mind, but snspect
you haven't the logical grasp necessary for TIE comPe
hension of such a sermon as that"
81 am afraid haven't" said Mr.. Jones'
81 tell you what it is" Continued Mr.. Balloon,
" Mr. Gassnan has got head. He is an intelligent
giant I hardly know whether he is greater as sub
ecive preacher, or 10 the luminous ebectvity OF his
ar guraeatum qd homanem. AS an inducive 1eaSoner,
too be is perfectly great With what synthetical pow
er be reluied the Honoousian theory! tell you do
moiousiahigm will be nowhere after this"
"To tell the truth" said MIR. Jones, went to
aleep at that long word and didn't wake up until be
was on theodicy."
Ah, yes p said Mr. Balloon, " that was a splendid
specimen OF ratiocirative word painting was ccm-
petey carried away when in his singuarly terse and
marrowy style, he took analogcal view of the an
thropoloSicaI."
Bot at this point Mr. Balloon scared s1oft, SO
high that be left the more terrestrial Mr.. Jones'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

TIM Wat SCUM. It sivoa rlf asnra to
state Oh the authority OF the gentemany Superin;end
ent OF the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad, Capt
Henry ID. Draue, that bis trains are now running
through TO Kiugsve, and that communication is open
to Columbia, Communicauon to Charleston and Au-
gusta via Kiugsvie, expected to open yesterday
at ell events by to,day Communication is also open
to Charlt ston via Florence.
Ths late frashels have caused sad havoc with our
Railroads. in the way OF washing up bridges and tres
ties For several days no mail train has been enabled
to pass King.vile, either North South, on account
of the freshet in tie Congaree which caused portion
OF the bridge trese work that wide scope OF
swamp or river to be carried away We pleased to
bear that these breaks have been repaired and we do
ferveDty hope, that matters now stand our forces
intended to meet formidable fos at certain point,
may be enabled to get to the right place in tie right
time
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

PR1soNERs.-Four hundred aud seventy prisoners
captured by Gen. Rosser in the alley passed through
Oharlottesvl Ie for Richmond Tuesday night last
Eight hundred were eSptured but owing to some mat
tenton the part OF the guards, upwards OF thrse
hundred managed to make their escape whie passing
through mountain gap. Among the prisoners was
negro belonging 10 one OF the citissnS OF Char
IotesVlIe He very anxious to give up bis assoo
ates and return the service OF bis Cwner. Mr. u
Patterson gave receipt to the officer in command for
the negro who Immediately jumped from The cars and
seemed happy 10 fad himself taken possession ct by the
town c2nstabla for safe keeping -Lyheh6"rg hss"o''
cOn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26
WII.MING ron, N. C., JAN 26, 1865.

We understand that on Thursday last there was
soe skirmshpg between the left wing of our forces in
the peighborhood of Sugar Loaf and the Yankee To-
,.otrv who bad made an from their entrenched
position During the afternoon, it is reported whilst
tbs Yankee vessels were engaged sheIing the woods
their infantry made an attack OIingmans brigade,
Occupying our lsft) With the evident intention Of
Ganking them, bat were repustd and driven back to
their entrenchments. No casualties have yet been
.ported, bat we learn that several of cur men were
wounded.
John Sipe Go. B 42i Reg't N. O. T., (of Newton,
n. C.,) wounde 10 above skirmish, and brought to
General Hospital No. 4, died on yesterday.
10 the river below no movements have been made by
the enemy's vessels that we are aware Of.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

The INSTALL ALTON CT THE GovEREoR OF TEsEEsaER.-
thought probable by the Selma Rsbel thst GOV
rs may the 10 nave Ms
Installed into Office Jadge Carutaers elect
succeed Gov Harrls August, 1862 and the latter
merely hold ing over under constitution unti his
successor pas legal possession of the ofhce-
Ihs only done by the Legislature and since the
cleo io the Fedora have iG OF the srea
part of he State and sufficient number of members
were not elected itute proper quorum. conse-
qaenty Governor escted coa not be Installed ia
possible to hold special elections in the sate and as
the Confederaes have the greater portion under their CON
troll, the Governor Iay have the election held.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

The reader will find something out of the usual
tine in the proceedings of the House OF Represents
tives yesterday The papers presented show that HoD
FL. s. Fooe has been arres.ed by soldiers, while
attempting to pass out OF our lines, his way to the
enemy's territory. Those Who have ATTENDED to the
OF that gentleman ior time, however shock
ed, not surprised He has been travelling The road
it is not wonderful that he has reached the end The
case is before the House of Representatives, of
which Mr. Foote is still member. The course OF the
Executive in the matter has been exceedingly becom
ing. The soldiers who were so firm 10 their duty
worthy Of the highest commendatlon;
| - Richmond Ssntinelj
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

TIE Yankees hppenr to have lett their base in front OF
MAJ Cen HoksA forces yesterday and ,neentraed at
Fort Fisher. Their feet has also disappeared. They OF
course hold Fisher Whether they have rs-smbaked
mair body We unable to say. They occupy smith
vile, il having been evacuated by our fsrces.
There considerable skrmirhiug around Fort Ander
Saturday evening and Sunday mornng 1t is supposed
the snsmy are anxious sesee Anderson, ia order to
open Eae the river for thsir gauboss. Ia this at
tempt We hope and they will meet with sad dsap-
Pontment All quiet below last evening at o'cleck.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

Re IMutD. Jan 20 h 1870
The e e of truce boat arrived Vsua dag, With Eve
hundred reterned p-is No futher particulars only
teesraphie comDuni cation tins fat received
tO<FEDERATE cONGBEas
The Senate passed the House bill hor the es'ab
Eshmeu of flee of deposit connection tt the
sury The consolid alton bill urhHr dsenssol anti
adjon, pment
Ia the Hoa.e, j. n. Leach Submitted rtseu:ion de-
oring that exigepoy existed jusf g 'he sbspensen
Of the privilege OF The writ # ta1s pus which
rel ed hy yeas IS nays 43. The seate II aubori-
zng III troops TO be removed fr, State
another was p,ssed-yeas e3 nays l6. he exemption
bill was ue,her coDsfd fdersd bu' WithGut re'ut
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26
BRUNSWICK CoUNfY, Jan. l9sh, 1865

Messrs. EDITORS:
1t will relieve the apprehensons of the many friends
of the COMMAND to know that the garrisons of Forts
CasWe and Campbel successfully evacuated their po-
slions at 80 o'clock, A. M the l7th inst, after
destroying all public proper y, and entirely demolshiDg
tn Forts. they in a safe position, unimpair-
ed in morale or material.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't.,
VIM. CALDER,
Adj't 1st Bat. Art.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-01-26

We would call the attention of our contemporaries to
The TACT that Fort Fisher srrendered- but
was Carried at the point Of the bayonet by overwem
ing numbers, after all the guns the land face had
been dsuouned by the terrific f-e from the .et.
The epsny's loss, in Sundays fight, is estimated to
be at least one thousand in killed and wounded. The
Fort charged three times Sunday afternoon and
night, before it was captured