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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02

GRERLY wrote In 1860 eff the cotton States uni
tedly and earnestly wish to withdraw from the Union
We think they SHOULD and would be allowed to do so
ANY attempt to compel them by force to remain would
be contrary to the principles epupcatad in the imnor
tai Declaration of Independence eonra9 to the tunda
mental ideas on which human liberty is based" Sen.
scott wrote to Mr.. Seward "a deot OF $3.50 100000
lit is long gone oyer $1,000 GEO OoO and fifteen d-vasta
ted provinces TO be brought in harmony with THAR coz
querorS but to be held by heavy garsons for gensra
tous at an expense quadrupe the taxes it would bs
possible to extort followed by Protector Emperor,
to that would prefer to say to the Southern States,
Way ward sisters, depart in peace" John Qaincy
Adams long ago foreshadowiDg the probable contin-
gency said Gar better will it be for the people OF
Tie dsUnited States TO part ia friendship from each
other, than to be held together by restraint"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
Taking the Oath.

We permitted to make the following extrac
from private letter. Ii is OF the best and briefest
disqusitions upon the nature and obligations of oath
that We have everseen
If a man really prefers the United States to the
COME erae he may take the oath and then reside here
enemy bat it, on the contrary, he regards this as
his country temptation, however strong, should make
him renoance sentiment that next to allegiance to
God is the most sacred. Thereare who hold that
these oahs being extorted by force, not bndisg
Bat they extorted 70 be the alerna i've
pScsen ted OF the oath conf scation but this is the
nature OF all temptation, to sacrifice truth and ght-
mesa for some temporary or secular advantage 10
the very terms OF the oath the Juror sTears that be does
50 voluntarily and without mental reservation.
There is essential difference between taking false
oath to ob ain money and taking ons TO retain It. Ohe
OF ths characteristics OF the righteous 10 the 9Th
Ps s lie sReareh to bis heart and changeh not,
and one of the dangers of worldly prosperity pointed
out in Timothy "But they that will be rich fall into
temptation and snare, and into many foolish and hurt
ful lnsta which drown men 10 destruction and perdiOn,
for the love of money ia the root of all evil which, while
some coveted after they have erred from the faith and
pierced tn mssvts through with many sorroWs. The
tyr might, with just much prOPrlety have openly
nounced the Gospel whilst at thu same time he secretly
believed be true, when threatened not merely with
was for hidden him. "Whosoever denieth before men,
him will also deny, etc" Ia we permitted
to do evil tia good may To secure the desired
end of this contest the soldier must not desert TO the
enemy neiher must those that remain at home. 1t we
are all true to the end vii! be saved 1t no tHdIva
uaLs are subjugaed the Country never will be, and
ssrey fidelity to thofe who have already sacrificed
their lives requires IT u.s. II necessary, to sacrifice GU
fortunes r G. K.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND Jan. Z7tiI 4660
twenty-five surgeons and assistant Surgeons, captured
at Franklin and vicinity arrived here Last night from Va
rina.
Mr. Seldom continues to act Secretary OF War. The
position was certainly rendered TO Gen. Breckenridge.
There reliable developments relative to Bairs
mission, though 1t generally supposed that he prop sed
reunion such terms the Confederate autho;tea
might submit.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
The New York News, speaking OF the a5oitop par

The New York News, speaking OF the a5oltiou par
ty, says:
We cannot conceive IN what manner tIese red hot
fanatics would have the South approach cur govern
ment Do they expect that people that have mar
fully stood up for four years against the unparalleled
mlgat OF our armies and navGs will crawl upon their
knees to the White House. aud with " 5ateI breath
ter the Union, stripped their property aud Gcpoied
of their political rights? The extravaganza OF bate
and bitterness that prompts such opposition the very
nrst step OF compromise must be eubdued there will
never pe peace between the SECTIONS. We believe that
there exists to-day disposition among May Of tee
leading men North and South 10 the virtue Of ne
gotiaton for The sake OF reputation So civilized
beings, let the attempt be made.
An exchange tells the fglIoging aueclote OF John
A little characteristic specimen OF FLeai4s love
Of un occurred at West Point on The occasion OF a
lecture upon astronomy. The lecul 10 the habit
OF assuming that all bis students totally ignorant
OF TIE very first principles of any rtouar branch OF
science which be might be discussing, 1t happened Oh
certain evening that be ecturi ~ upon the MoCn
and Pbe1lx, Who was at tbe head Of his class, with
Two or tnres othefs, were determined to bak ire Pro-
lessor in his style Of teaching, So / began
Gentiemen, our lecture this ming is upon the
Moon. one Of the most Interesting su6jacs," etc
" on have all seen the Moon 2"
No." said Phoenix, " have / ever seen it,
Whaf y said the Professor " never seen the
moon p"
No., the Gsst nema ers of tue class declared they
bad never seen the psDe and persisted in tie express
sion OF their perfect ignf France OF its character.
Ine " premises" OF the Professor were removed, his
oase line was gene, and he collapsed Tito utter
Ioslon.sz szs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02

NORTHERN NEWS-BLAIR'5 El3SiON TO NIUl-
hOND.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02

We cut the following account of circumstances con-
nected with the fa OF Fort Fisher from the Raleigh
Confederate. 1t gives some new points and may tend
IaI and CORRECT inustica
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
[nterment of President vfiincoln's Remains.

SPRINGFIELD H., May ,4.--About noon to-
day the Yemains Of President Lincoln were
brought from the State House, and placed in
the herses The funeral procession was under
Major General Hooker. Marshal-iH- Chief,
and Brigadier Generals Cook and Oaks. The
lniiitafy and fremen appeared finely, and the
/ guard Of honor was the same as during the
entire rout. The procession, including the
Governors of seven States, members of Con
gress, State and munici pal authorities, dele
cations from adjoining States, Free Mnsons,
Odd fellows and citizens. including celered
persons, arrived atiOas Ridge Cemetery AT
one o'clock. On the left of the vault in which
the remains were deposited Immediately
on ter arrival vas platform on which sing
ers and an instrumental band performed ap-
propriate music. On the right was the speak
er's stand. '.r. o. .H-
The vault is at. the foot Of knoll, in q
beautiful part of the ground which contains
forest trees of all kinds. 1t has doric gable
resting on pilasters, the main wall being rus
tic in style The vault is fifteen feet high,
and about the same in width, with semi-cir-
cular wings of brick projecting fron the hil'
side.7 The material is limestone, procured at
Joliet, Illinois Directly inside of the ponder
GUS doors is an iron grating The interior
walls are. covered with black velvet, dotted
| ,vi r., Iha 81 bo vol ypt
is foundation of brick work, capped with a
marbel slab, on which the coffin rests The
| front Of the vault is trimmed with ever
green's r. r4s a .a
! The dead march in Saul was sung, accom-
panied by the band, az the remains were de-
posted. +.......
Thousanda of persons assemble at the ccr
metery before the arrival of the procession,
and the scene was one of most intense solem-
nifty. The religious exercises were commenced
by the singing OF dirge. Then followed
the reading of appropriate passages of Scrip
turc and aprayer. - 'f.
After hymn sung bt the choir, the Rev
Mr.. 1lebbans read the last inaugural Of Pre-
sident Lincoln. Another drgo was sung by
the choir, when Bishop Simpson delivered
funeral address, which was, III The highest
degree, solemn and patriotic, and portions Of
it we're applaudcd 81 Another dirgc and a
hymn followed, whom the benedction was pro
nouneed by the Rev DR.. Gurlcy The pro-
cession then returned to the city y '''''
Our mournful duty of cscoring the mortal
remains of Abraham Lincoln hither is per-
formed. We have seen them deposited in the
tomb. Bereaved friends, with subdued and
grief stricken hearts, have taken their adicu,
and now turn their faces homcward, ever to
remember the affecting and impressive scenes
which they have witnessed. The injunction
go often repeated on the way: g Bear him
gently to his rest" has been obeyed, and the
great heart Of the nation tl,robs heavily at
The portals Of the tomb
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
Ry- Brigadier Gescsal Bartlett, eomnsaud- ]

ing the newly formed military district of the
Patuxcnt, embracing in its limits, ChsrIes,
St. Mays, Prince Georges, and other coun-
ties of the State, on the LIST inst, issued an
order requiring all persons residing within
his lines to take the oath of allegiance to the
Government Of the United States. The or
der says that "Do person will be allowed to
engage in any occupation, trade or profession
without taking an unconditional oath of ale
glance, which oath will state that it is taken
voluntarily, without mental reservation. Ia
king the oath will not be deemed CONCLUSIVE
evidence of loyalty and, as none but LOYAL
persons Yill be permitted to carry on any .bu-
siness, the oath must be accompanied by con-
sistept conduct and loyal acts The order
aIludes in brief terms to the aid offorded by a
considerable portion Of the people in the new
military district, to the rebellion, and of their
hostility to the Government, and to their "af.
tordinr an asylum for the worst criminals. and
more recently. giving to the murderer of the
President Of the United States an uninterrup
ted passage through parts of three counties,
feeding him and his confederate, and conceal
ing their presence" The Rebel uniform is pro-
hibited, the display of Rebel flags and other
insignia is suppressed, and in the language of
the order, "a new condition Of things is to be
inaugurated" A large number Of troops are
quartered in the counties on the peninsula,
and several points are enumerated where the
prescribed oath will be administered.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
GRAND JURY REPORT.

Hon. JAMES SMITH, -..a.
Judge Of he Circuit Court .for 4ilicgany County.
1IAyING visited the Ams-Iiolsc, the Grand
IL Jury We're pleased 10 find that in every depart
meat cleaplipess and neatness were observed, and
all mdtftts n The ltoee an,. about the premises re-
feet credit upon the manag cement Of the Steward
Amos r. Stallings, Esq The Inmates appeared to
be in comfortable condition and well cared for.
The old log portion of the building is still used TO
some extent. and though we believe THAT its removal
and the erection of a Brick Addition to the Mali
Building would add greatly to the utility and safoty
of the Institution, vet the Grand Jury refrains from
recommending that the Cotsnty Commissioners
should incur the expense Of erecting any additional
present, as materials and labor are high in price
The. Ja yssas also ysitol and il was found to be
in good order and cleanIy. The rrisosers, few in
number, seemed TO he properly attend.' to by the
report favorably upon the general condition Of dc
Jail. -. JOHN T EDWARDS,
Nav ItHJII FiiNl Foreman
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

,Ie'1ntnatton Of BeuigeraH Rights, DID,
president johnson has issued an important
proclamation, which virtually gives notice TO
foreign nations for a terminatian of the belli-
gerent rights which they have heretofore,
as neutrals, conferred upon rebel cruisers.
de declares that after reasonable time al
lowed Tor the proclamation to become known,
such nations as shall continue to give hospi-
tally 70 the insurgept cruisers and the per-
sons on board of them, will be denied the GUS
tomary hospitality for their public vessels in
the ports of the United States, and such other
measures adopted as may be deemed advisa-
bic towards vindicating the national sove-
reignty. 65t.,.,a,., ii .rt.s lin a., ,,,.'.r.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

TIE PLor TO BURN RBrLapELpHGA.- May s
---Forney's Prqss Obtained important inior-
nation regarding the resent plot 10 burr, Phil
adelphia, disclosing the fact that on Wednes-
day night previous to the mig hit when the city
was to be burnt large barn located within
fifty yards OF State Magazine situated near
Point Breesej WIS fired by an incendiary,
but the flames fortunately were extinguished
The Magazine contains nearly 100 tons of
powder, partly belonging to the General Gov
crnment. The legislature has created a law
for the. removal of the Magazine, but the new
building has not yct been erected and the
Magazine still remains within two miles of the
city without a guard TO protect il. a.,8l aH /
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

Ess" The internal Rebel plot to Introduce
the yellow fever into the loyal cities of the
Union is being Investigated at Bermuda a
Dr. Blackburn, of North Carolina, who APP
pears to have been employed by the late ReB.
cl Government, visited Bermuda ostensibly on
a philanthropic mission, and while ,licre pur.
chased a lot of bedding and clothing taken
from yellow fever patients, which he packed
in ten trunks and ordered to be forwarded to
New York in the spring. Fortunately the
murderous conspiracy was discovered, some o.
the trunks found and their contents destroyed
1t is in evidence that several persons con.
necied with the agency of the Rebel Govern.
ment were cognizant Of the facts What ey;
is not mind infected with the hcrsy of Se-
ccssion capable of? 1'F--.'- NN.'. ..'..'
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
The RegistrV Law,

The NEST important bin passed by the Leg
ielature of Mary land last winter, was the Act
relating to the registration of the voters. of
the State. A good registry law is always
necessary as Safeguard to the purity of the
ballot-bcx, and can never work wrong to
any legalized voter; but at the present time
it is particularly necessary, in order to pro-.
,,tect the rights of the loyal and to prevent
those who have been endcayoring to destroy
the government, from participating in its fu-
ture administration.
Disfrancliiscment is but lenent punish
mcnt for treason and if the object of the
Registry law was to punish those who had
plotted, and sought, and desired the over
throw of the government, by disfranchising
them, we would consider it lamentublc fail
lure. But It contemplates no such object. It's
primary aim is the security of the loyal cti-
zcns; and this it seeks to accomplish by
guarding with jealous care the purity of The
balot-boI Under it the Governor il requr-
ed to appoint for each election district, from
among inc citizens of the State most know
for loyalty, tinnncss and uprghtness, )" three
persons who shall register all free white male
persons claiming, and entitled to, the right
Of elective franchise in said district. And in
order that these three "loyal, firm and up
right" men may ascertain, and be satisfied
of, the qualification or disqualification ofevcry
person claiming the right of suffrage they
are invested with power to summon witnesses
and collect all the evidence for, and against,
the right of such person, before they decide
whether or not he is a qualified voter, under
Article !, Of the Constitution relating to the
elective franchise" r-.
That such Il benefcent enactment shouid
meet with the bttercst opposition, and receive
the harshcst denunciution, from comprehend
editors and orators is nothing but what is ex-
pected. 1t would be unnatural for them to
do otherwise than condemn it. These disloy-
al demagogues see that along with the shout
er-hitters, ballot-box suffers, and renegade
rebels many of themselves will be forever dis
franchised by it. They see and know that it
will prevent the colonizing of thousands and
thus break down that corrupt and pcstilent
organization mis-called the Democratic par
ty." .1a. 90 ..a
Hence their abuse of it,--abuse that can
avail nothing with right-thinking, sensible
men, no matter to what party they may be-
long. ~
If wisdom and justice were ever combined
IN one law, they are combined in the law for
the registration Of the voters of the State of
Maryland. 1t is in every way wise, benef-
cent and just. There is not provision in it
that can lesson or diminish single privilege
of the loyal citizens; nor II section of it that
can be excepted to by any honest man with
the good of his country at heart Let us see
to 1t that we have the right men appointed as
Registers, SO that the law win. be enforced
without fear or favor --LfcH IFhiq
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
STATE OF MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE SECRET AIRY or STATE,
ANNAPOLIS NAY 9Th 1863.

To oil mhom hmay concern:
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That application
~ hns been r'ade to the GOVERNOR for PAR.
DON in the case of the State vs., Jpecth Bowers
convicted in the Circuit Court for Washington
county, at November Term lsef, on Record from
Circuit Court for Allcgany coup,y. of eniicna
slaves TO escape and sentenced to the Penitehtary
for years and months. =
The Governor will take up the case for final de.
cision, on or after Tuesday, the goth May instant
until which time protests against the said applica-
ton Will he heard aud the petition in the open
to inspection at thediserction Of the Governor
BY order Of tue Governor. .aII
fsg-L.g Del. .f . WIN. B. HILL .
may ll-3t ,s.. .,........ F. Secretary OF State.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

Es1The Pennsylvania regiments in shor.
mars army it is now understood win be
brought 70 Harrisburg, where they viii be
mustered. out and paid. The objec, Of the
Governor is to prevent the delay and 1enibar.
rassnlent which have heretofore attended The
nnlsterins out and payment of large bodies O
troops at Washington, and make arrangement.
BY Which the menowilf be able to- reach thei,
homesin different parts Of the Stats with the
isast.fesAber delay $50 s.r,.- e+,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

TIE FREED SLAVES IN NoRrn Carolina
Gen. Schofcld has issued an important order
in North Carolina, with view to the more
eIcctual carrying out of President Lincoln 5
emancipation proclamation He notifies all
former masters that these negroes are now
free, and advises that they retain their SER
wants by paying Them fair compensation. He
also tells freedmen to accept such paid Ser
vice, and i'll all ways to dcport themselves
wortliily of1hcir new condition. .s be-.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
No. l Macketel in Kits.
4 LOT of No M6ckerel IN Fits, Just received
"A and for sale by
HARRISON l. JENKINS.
Jan s. + .
LIST OF LETTERS.
T ETTERS remaining unclaimed in tho

T ETTERS remaining unclaimed in tho
IL Post-oiice at Cumberland, State Of Maryland
10th day of May, 1865. .. .
10" ITO obtain any Of these letters, the appl
must call for ddceriised letters give the date
of this list, and pay one cent for advertising.
'FREB DELIVERY of letters eg carriers at the
residence of owners, may be secured by observing
the folioSmg rules; Tlg ~ Itt. ~
81. DIRECT letters plainly to the street and
number, ms well Ms the pos-ofice and State
IN. B.-A EEQU EFT for tile RETURN Of a let
ter to the writer, if unclaimed within 10 days OF
less, written printed with the writer's ndne post
office and STATE, across the left hand and of the en-
velope the face side, will be complied with at the
usual prepaid rate of postage, payable when tho
etter is delivered to the writer, " '
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
ROIDN0TICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may COM
IN Germ, that the undersigned haye been appointed
Examinersiby the Commissioners Court Of Allegany
County. to ascertain whether the public convenience
REQUIRES the opening of public ypgd leading fl IN
Barton sp Bariletts rn ty ise farm Ohm Barnes
interesting nc county road on The top Of Savage
meet on Monday, the goth day Of May, 1865 TO Law
out said road An persons interested ere invited
and notified to be present. a 'e75"I
ssI q iWA. CoftBS,
i JNO- j. MORRISON
BENZ. 3. DAWSON
nay 4-4t actia siA " .a.te PA ExaminersI
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

REDUcING THE ARMIES 1t has been deci-
dcd by the President ana Cabinet to reduce
our military force to sum total of 10000
men. The permanent army is not TO exceed
this number, and it is stated very large pro-
portion of the rank and file will be Composed
of colorcd troops. The economy fever threat
ems to extend seriously to the medical depart
mcntof the army. The designations of sur
geons nre to be accepted, and others are to be
mustered onto Of service with their regiments
and brigades M T. Tfbane.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
ANOTHER SURRENDER

WAsnINGToN, May, Sth.--Ihe Govern
ment has received intelligence of the surren-
der Of the Rebel General Dick Taylor aud his
army t2 Gen. Candy. ,.-e r..
The same terms were given to Taylor as tc
Ice and Johnston ,...' ...ra.if 100. ta
Thus the Rebel armies have disappeared
trans Mississippi and all
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

Gs- Two Federal paroled prisoners have
arrived at Raleigh, bringing news that Jefer-
son Davis was at Charlotte, North Carolina,
on the 25th of April, but that he left on that
day, bound for the West He bad a train Of
twenty wagons, escorted by three thousand
cavalry under General Echols and Basil Duke.
these men were mostly of NIorgan's old com
mand, and were committing outrages upon
the people, Mr.. Davis made speech to the
people, in which he assured them that lie
would soon be again on the field with On army
larger than ever, o.I5g b3au9It1 .ai.al
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

IMPORTANT MILITARY ORDgR.--The post
important order which has yet emanuated from,
General llaileck, at Riohmond, d is ono deciar-
ing g that all persons found in arms against
the authorities Of the United States in the
States of Virginia and North Carolina after
the 10Th instant will be treated as robbers aud
outlaws, and any persons IN these. States who
shall assist or advise the organizaticnsf guey-
lila bands, or the continuation of bosiilities
against the AUTHORITY of the United States,
will be arrested, tried by . pilitary commis-
sion and punished With death, or ortherwisc
less severely, according to the circumstances
Of the case, 10 mas I'd bsa,lsa, 4j az far
r. Gctl q dow down q 49, lI l2.s-a2S 'd'
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11
ErTbe trial Of Hon r. G. Harris =,

EgThe trial Of Hon: B. G. Harris, mem
: be- IT ! from Southern slory land,
sllafgsdfvaaspersuading paroled rebel soldiers
mot totske the oath, and areing them to 70
tufn South and fight again as soon as 1c,x;.
tst ssdsapd furnishing then.sah msns, fha=
not eesn concMaeo ss..e. .e- I.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

f. ES- The confidence of the people in the
faith and pcrpetuity of the Government was
expressed last week in the most unmistak able
farms by their voluntary subscription of For
" Million, Three H".d,ad and Etyhty-se
We"sdnd, One HUNDRED Dollarsto tie Seren-
Thirty Lean Among the subscriptions on
Saturday was 100000 from the First Ma
tional Bank of Baltimore.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-11

JEFF. DAVIS IMpLicATED.--The Washing
ton correspondent of Philadelphia Iuquir-
ermakes theifollowiug statement: s..rhe. con-
fession Of iIdrrod and the documentary cti-
dence found Oh Booths body. fastep. beyond
cayil, the plot and its full sanction upos,Jetf.
Davis and his Canada Commits sioners." mos