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

. RlCHAoND, Jan. 3lst, 1866.
Mr. Smith, Of Alabama, publishes card to hi, con,,it
usns this morning. in which he says the question of
opening informal negotiations peace with the enemy
having assumed shape agreeable to bis own and az he
believes to their Wishes he shall waive all personal CON-
sderaons and resume his the House of Represen
tatives this dav.
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YANksE HUMANITY TO THE NEGRess.-The last
yankee papers have some urgent appeals Tor help
the negroes whom Sherman has carried off, or Induced
to off, from their masters during his march through
Georgia. They show how much the negroes have be en
benefited by freedom. They generally we'll cared
for by their owners, in sickness in health Ain intanc,
and in old age. Now see what their condition is:
Brig. Gan. RufuS Sexton, Military Governor Of
South Carolina, writes "to the good men and women of
the Nerth," as folloWs:-
1--WE earnestly appeal to you behalf of tbs thou
sands Of suffering negroes whom Gen. Sherman has
ast liberated by his triumphant march through Georgia
They have arrived the coast after long marches and
prvations sUsGry tGmtshed sick and almost ma
k.d Seven hundred of these wretehsd people arrived at
Beaufort Christmas night IN state Of miserg achich
you'd hare ovsd 10 pity heart Of stone and these are
bat the advance of host less destitute Unless the
charity of the North speedily to the rescue they
maet die bF hund1 eds from exposure and disease SO
extreme and entire is the restitution of this people, that
nothing which you can afford to give will come alniss
Clothing is their most pressing need, especially for
man and children Shoes and stockings, hats suspend
ers and under garments of all kinds, utensils medicine,
money-anythng you have to spare-wil find its use
among this tsretchsa people,"
Another "appeal" for these poor suffering creatures
says Too hundred of taken out sick through
exposure and collins go ou each day to bury the dead
Before this reaches you from three to five thousand nose
EQUALLY destitute tclH be ldri upon hands What
E0as name shall do sslh them How of them sui.
hcsut in the way Of physical comfort, even to keep
them from rsgrettng their escape from slavery"
And this the condition OF the few thousand blacks
that have been liberated by Sherman. And yet the
Nortt-in the face Of this confesson-would set free
the four millions Of slaves of ths South And for what
To die from sheer starvation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
dhhkRAL ZEE AS GEN L-IG-CHIEF-PREsIDENT
DAVIs-FHE PEACE COMAIssIONEa5

kICHNOkB, Jan 3Ist 1865.
General Lees nomination Gensral-in- chief pre-
pared last week at the War Department, by order
President The delay in sandsg il the Senate arises
frcR the Presidents inability to sikn nsAe eonse
qaerse OF severe attack Of neuralgia in his righ. and
hand The President still nansd to his Eis
Ing and may not be able for days 20 tbs
of his hand.
Ii stated that tie peace commissioners, in passing
through nos greeted with vocerous cheers by
the troops, and that similar demonstrations made by
the Yankee troops their arrival within the Yankee lines
Gen. Breeke bridge will upon duties Of new
position Secretary of War next Monday.
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FRO4 PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, Jan. 2sth, 1865.
During church hours to-day, heavy cannonading was
il on our line between and the enemies rive.
batteries.
Messrs Stephens, Huner and Campbell, Commissioners,
are city, and will be passed by flag of truce through
Bushrod Johrsons lines Their mission exsits
much comment in al circles.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
The PEACE COMMISSIONERS.

PIggReBCRG, Jan. 56th, 1855.
The Peace Commissioners still here. Applications
pass through the enemys lines made yesterday and
to-day At late hour this afternoon answer was re-
turned the purport OF which has not been
The aal movements of the Commissioners will probably
be determined to- morrow.
In consequence of pending communications general
truce wss observed the lines to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

IL PERSON having claims "a list The estate OF the
KeAdrick H. Futch will present them TO hesuo
scriber for paym mont he is now ready to pay Me
debts said estate had nothing lie pay the d'bt With but
negro uropery and the negroes were sold ding TO
IS ard the mnnev has been collected in Confederate
monsy hereby njS all persons having claims against
said estate to call and take Conteaerae money ior tneE
claims or thsg will not geE anything. ,or,
WjminutoD N c., Jan. a. 1lS.3s-lG-3ls
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REPORTED WITHDRAWAL OF TIE FRENCH MIN
I5TER FROk WASHINGTON.

RICHMOND, Jan. 20th, 1895.
rumo was last night that the French Minister
At Washington demanded his passports, but it is
generally credited Il known that both houses Of the
FedsraI Congress have passed diplomatic appropriation
bills with a amendment virtually ignoring haxmiIan.-
suppose that may have given offence the French
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
CONFsDsRATE CONGRESS-.

BIoHM0ND, Jan. 29k, 1855.
The rejected in secret session. after debate, the
proposition 20 amend the Senate bill for the employ nent
Of slaves fee negroes to work Notifications etc
~ provso said slaves should not be armed
a. so diers. The bill further considered ndsd,
ard pa7sed
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NOVICE

LII EOE-CoMAISSIONED Omcers and PrVatss AL
"A cent from 90. e, 36,k Regiment n o. Troops, with
authority sas hereby ordered report
SON At once to me Fort Anderson n. G.; otherwise
they will considered as deserters and dealt with SO
cordiBgly. n uu,,,vcou
LIEUT. comma lding Co. Is, 36.h Regt. N. O. T.
Ian a. l228t&la&t
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NOTICE,

LII NON.COMM.SSIONED officers and PrVates Ah.
n sent fl ON Co. K 40 h Regiment N O. Troops, with
proper authority hereby ordered to report in per-
they VIII be considered deserers and treated such
Ed. w. WOOTEN,
LisRt. commaIdns Co. Il, 10th n. g. T.
II, IA l22 8tkl9.lt
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$50 REWARD.

~ Runaway from the residence of Kenneth Haynes,
q ia Whitevie, d. c., about Friday last, my
rro man named ALFRED. said Alfred In ysllOW
freckies face, slim built a years od and
about 10 inches hgh and has slight limp or halt
when walking.
Tho above reward will be paid for his safe confinement
ia ian go that gat bin, for his delivery to me-
" ' r. L. SELLBR5.
Jan 81. N%N
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THE CoNFEDERAoY AND mAxIMrLLsAK.

mutual exchange VI oou7teses has taken place between
Gen. hlea aid Gen. DrayOn and their officers The follow
ding cers which shows the friendly sentiments towards
the Confederate States by the imperial commander:
RDQa's WESTERN SUB DISTRICT,
Brownsville, Sept. %, 1854
To the Captain General,
Thomas Mfja, comnaand,ng, &C.,
CENTRAL | have the honor rendering to you my
high consideration, and at the time to express my
qualification your arrival off the Rio Grande, where
floats the flag OF Empire, under whose folds may
pect that repose and security long denied to
count of the trescherou1 and unusable warfare waged
conjunction with the Yankees against the Confederation
Juan II. Cortihas.
But for the gasnry of forces in repeing this
bned attack the empire would at this time have had upon
the lett bank OF the river bitter enemies instead OF warm
friends. To morrow ternoon, al O'clock will do my
sell the honor of Gazing upon you with my SAT- hoping
by that time find you measure relieved from
the pressing of year STOLE posi- ion.
PEI NIT me, General, rel crate the assurances of my
high cor, liberation and respect ~
(5lgned) IHOh. r. DIX :" TON,
BIigadier General COMMANDING.
HDQR's IN MATAMcKAs
September Is, 1864.
NO. $751;
GENERAL have received at this Instant, your eongrat
uatons my arrival the right shore of the Bravo,
whittier have plant the standard of the Empire.
The political significance OF this flag is Known to you
Geaera-it meaus peace and progress Within my country
and friendly relations the exterior; protection to COM
and industry respect to property aud the most
ample guarantees the citizens OF all countries VINO coe
to deVelope territory the fruits OF their TOLL
You can therefore, the security which e
low citizens Will enjoy hereafter on the right oank OF the
river. -,
al at O'Clock in the evening, have
been kind to PROPOSE and subsequently propose
TO recprocate this your polite earnest OF friendship
Be pleased to accept, General the assurance OF Fey
aeotienate sentiments and most distinguished consider
alton. - ~ o,
1signed) THOMAS KEJIA.
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COsFEDERATE CONGRESS.

kIGRM0kD,
r.2,o IN sav srain passed the bill authorship the
,op Of revssapers to soldiers free Of postage not
,b.apdiae the Presidents objectionsyeas is, nays
No.hinz of imp,r tance do in the House.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
CONFEDERATE ca EGREas

RICHMOND, jan. seth, 1855.
Nothing OF importance doHs in open session to-day Hr
Graham was elected Presda of Senate GRO tenn
Interim during the absence of Vice Presiaent s+.h.s
and the President pro tenn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
MAR ykBED.

On the st inst, at St. James Church. by the Rev. A. A.
Watson j. CHAPMAN LITTLE, of Fauqusr county, Va,
to Miss ELLEN WILLIAMS, of this place.
Richmond papers please copy.
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TAKEN UP AND Committed

a. TO THE JAIL of New Hanover comfy, nsgrS
x nau who gays that his name 10 TONEY, aud that he
O. belongs to Henry Turner, OF Virginia. The owner
o said negro hereby notified to come forward,
property pay and take him away, shsrwiss he
WILL ~ ~ ~ Z. J. JONES, 6hsriK.
Ian Al l24et-10t
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the has been changed the house has been pulled
down and caravansary site. ard she
has become red headed Wont after this that SO many
of going mad
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,,,,,,n,,n ny 0g wARANp CoMmI5sARY; GENERAL.

sEcPETARY OF WAR AND CoMmI5sA RY iGEEERAL.
RICHMOND, Jan 2sth, 1856.
Breckenridge has been appointed Secretary Of
War.
iii, reported that VIM Johnston of North Carolina,
Gov Ysnces competitor tor Governor when he arst
elected will appointed ComnisslrY General. vice
Northrsu. resigned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
m.xEN Up AND COMMITTED

81 To THE JAIL Of New Hanover County, DegH0
man who says his name is CHARLES, and belongs to
g. Mr. Cambridge, of Charleston, s. g. The owner Of
49, negro is hereby notified to forward, pre-
perty pay charges and take him away otherwise he VIII
be dealt with SO the law directs.
Z. J. JONES' Sheriff.
Ion ~ l2LG
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TELEGRAPHIC

according to the Act OF Congress- In the yeas 1907
THRAsEsR in the Clerks O66ce OFT ne Detflct
Court of the Confederate States for the NsrtAerh So
of Georgia.
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n.,xrn ru AND COMMITTED

a. tn THE JAIL of New Hanover county, negro
N9 man Who says his is DANIEL, and belongs TO
n Mrs Mary Gadson, of Charleston, b. @. The
td negro is hereby notified to come forward, prove
Day charges and take him away, otherwise he
I'll he dealt with the law directs.
VIII 0' K. J. JONES, Hherth.
1r o. l2l.6t
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Forget injuries and remember benefits if on graft
tay0I, fsEgsi ii II yen receive one, remember It.
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TAKEN AND COMMITTED

TAKEN UP AND COMMITTED
a. TO THE JAIL Of New Hanover County, o negro
* man who says that his 0R, and that no be-
IL longs to Nei or James Cameron, OF Harnett County.
ne owner of said negro is herby notified to for
ward prove property pay charges and take him away
otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs.
Il. J. JONES, Sheriff.
Feb. LIST, 1865. HS.6t&lSh
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02

JSO j CT SOLk

Ia this town this (1onday) morning at O'Clock, Mr..
CH RISTHPHER KNOCK aged 80 years.
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CossIssJOkERs TO THE UNITED STATES.
p,cuxoND Ian 9s;h. 1885.

RICsMOND, JAE. ZSth 1867
Senator aua,er of Virginia. Vice President Stephens,
ard Judge Campbell of Ala, have been appointed
Commsssre,s 10 proceed to Washington to confer Win
,h authorities Of tbs United States Government On Inc
..s,io, of nsaoe They will leave TO- morrow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
STOIE

STOLEN
q, FROM nv stables near Brunswick Ferry, On the
10 night of the l4th inst, large bay Ho6sE, with
AEl. star in forehead white snip the both
bipd leot white tho right one has arge ankle.
will pivo lib oral rewa tor his delivery informA-
ton of lis whereabouts, that can get him.
W. HODGE.
Jan. 9th lHlt-lSTs
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Captain, 25th s c V.

< hucks, Captain, lIth s CIV.
Minis, LiuteDant, q
a G kvans 1st Battalion N G Y.
TN Argo,
4 adams, Captain, 18th MO Light battery.
y II Latham. Lieut.
J II sutton, Captain 50 Light Battery.
J Powell, Lieutenant "
G Frame, Lieutenant "
" Z 4winn, Lieutenant "a Engineers, OV.
2 q Prman Lieutenant
9 II Blacker, Capt 4 g Z, 8 A.
Hugh Waddell, Jr., Lieutenant Telegraph Corps.
I W Strshdall,
X Eiuglete1, Surgeon G Z,
Colt, Assistant Surgeon G A.
J Shepard,
2 RlcdsJ e !"
Il Murhead.
VIVA Willis, Acting Assistant Surgeon G & A.
W " Grisgs, Assistant Surgeon Z Navy
J NJ Hicks,
George FoOte, " ~ - ,,,,,,r,v
(Signed) ALrhED n. AEnhl'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
THE YANKEE ADVANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
CHART ESrOI Ion 1854

TIE YANKEE ADVANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
CHARLESTON, Jan. Slst, 1853.
All the movements OF the enemy Indicate Augusta ard
Btarchvie as their points of destination.
The 2Oth army corps occupy RobertsviIe.
heavy force Of infantry, artillery and cavalry is re.
ported enoamped the Junction OF sakaha che and old
Unon road The believed to be the 18th and 18th
army corps.
Yesterday morning the enemy advanced in considerable
force infantry and artillery White Point and drove
in skirmGh line three miles to Kings Creek Our in
fsny afterwards advanced and drove tse enemy back
White Peat, reeStabshing picket line Since this al
has been quiet the CsRhahee at that point.
The enemy made q demonstration our pCston at the
psntoon bridge sakshacAs afternoon but with
eat result.
srepored that the enemy burnt HcPhersonyle last
night.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
ALFRED H. TERRY,

Major General.
The officers not specially noticed in the lis: az wounded
are stated by Terry to be either unraIed or 90
aiightlv wounded "a to need no surgical attention.
he above ia correct copy of the list furnished by Maj
den Terry commanding q. 5. forces at Fort Fisher.
0 ARCHER ANDERSON, A. A. 6.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-02
TIE PEACE COMMISSIONERS INSIDE TIL YANKEE
LINES.

FEFERs BURG Jan. 5lst, 1868.
Gen Grant cent in Gag of truce to-day announcing has
commissioners would be received o'clock p. M
Accordingly at that hour Aessrs. Stephens, Hunter and
Campbell proceeded the Baxter road and, under
Of truce entered tho eneys lines in front of Wises
brigade OF Gen Bushr cd Johnsona division They were
received by Col. Hancock of Gen. Grants staff, and
Quoted TO hpecai train o. awaiting in the The
commissioners will be entertained Grants Headquarters
night, and start for Washng stepa
ems servant WAS permitted 10 accompanying him.
Col. Hatch, assistant agent OF exchange accompanies
The commissioners Becroteryr
Daring the passage Of the comm. soners the breast
works of the eremy, well our owR, were crowded
with soldiers witnessing the novel event.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-05
Revolutions of the American senmen's Fro
fecfixe Union As-oeintion.

at regular meeting of the American Sea-
mems Protective Union Association. the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted
and ordered to be printed in TIE n. Y. TRIBUNE:
Wlereas, We the members Of the American Seamen's
Protective Union Association, have heard Of the
sinatol of late President, ABRAHAM LSCoLs. and
sshred representing do the commercial and in.
oustrial interests Of this great metropolis without
regard 10 colOI. therefore.
Rss0Ired, That. as citizens second 20 none in our
devotion 10 this fresh sacrifice b. the Barharism Of
slavery, stricken down at the moment Of spcce,s in
She ending 81 terrible struggle for the supremacy Of
Right over Wong by breIng Of the "ylest instiru'
Llon That the sun ever do hereby add our tes
SnOny IN common with the hosts Of loyal citizens all
over the country In depreciation OF the and endur
Eng love fo- its victim.
Res lrcd That while cherish bis memory with the
most heartfelt Devotion we deeply sympathize with the
IAmiiT against the deep damn alton Of his taking Off =
commencing the widow and the orphans to Him y DO
has promised u be husband 10 the widow and a
father 10 the fStherless"
Rsso'rsd, That We contribute our mite toward the
&nnd Tor the erection Of the proposed monument 10 bis
snemory ana hereby pledge for that purpose
RESOLVED, That respectfully solicit the COMMITTEE,
5sVing In charge the erection Of the nonumen, the
privilege Of being among those who contribute ~
ing bloch representing Onr Association with suit
able iIscrlI ton Of our own selection.
TIMOTHY Cox, President
WV. II. LEosARD. Secretary.
May 5, 1905
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-05
4 Horticultural Exhibition.

BRITISH LEGATION WASHINGTON. April IL. 1868
My DEAR SIR: The Council Of the Royal
Horticultural Society in London propose holding in
their gardens at South KensngtOn In December next
an International Fruit Show and have requested me
to be good enough TO favor them with my assistance by
causing copies Of the accompanying prospectus which
contains list Of the prizes to be awarded TO he crcu'
lated among those who likely to be interested IL the
objects OF the Society.
fbe Secretary Of The Society states as an indication
Of the interest taken in similar exhibitions held IN s62
and lsG4 that valuable collections Of rut and yegea
bles were received rom abroad rendering the eXhs
itions extremely interesting and erineniy productive
sbould therefore feel greatly Obliged n publicity
could be given the wishes Of The Society In the wa
calculated 70 insure The success Of the object th-
very faithfully, j. HUaR BUgSLEY.
The Hon. w II. SEWARD. &C., &c. &c.
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, SOUTH KESsISG-
Fruit Shop from Saturday. Deoembers 20 Sat
r,dar Dseemty le 1905; ineu'irt
J. The Gold Medal Of the Socety will be awarded Tor the
best collection Of Fruit and Vegetables produced in the garden
L Of Sovereign.
The Gold Medal Of the Society FOR TIE best collection Of
frut and Vegetables grown by any Botanic Horticultural
| Society IN any pan Of the world
The Gold Medal Of the Society for the best and most
i from any OF the Oloniss.
T. First Banksisn Gold Medal for the best and
prte reye'enaiir collection the Presdences Of India
Certificates viii be awarded for s-psratr sIhpitons Of
Fruit and tsgetsbes either fresh preserved from all parts
1 OF the world.
g. The Gold Knist~n Medal Of the Society the
exhibitor who shall obtain the greatest number Of hreAss
1 ceTtihcstet
shall the greatest number Of certificates
The second Gold bsnksan Medal TO the exhibitor VINO
shall obtain ths greatest number Of thrdcass cerhaies
g. The hrst Gold Banksan Medal the exhibitor who shall
rn the greatest number Of marks counting b second and
third certificates - three two and MARKS respectively
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CHICAGO SANITARY FAIRLY request of

CHICAGO SANITARY FAIRLY request OF the
Committee on Arms Trophies and Crriosties Rehes
and Autographs Of the Great Sanitary Fair to be held
in Chicago, H. on the Goth day Of May inst we inssrs
the following:
RHApxn Look your house and place OF busine" snA
you hav. something that comes under the above
mead that you can donate send to the fair Tor exhibitions
We wish Indian costumes and relics Of the Revelation and
Rebellion battle fass old srmor captured arms, old boohA
manuscripts coins, continental money Rebel currrnc"
and photographs OF distinguished and womsn
old commissions shea mechsnica devices and medals -
clss connected with the Institution Of Slavery and ne msn
from the block to the drivers lash. We do not ooIess
Let who reads this fail 10 send 'omena
All goods and packages for this department must Dc
marked with the the donor and The place nom
sent, and directed NORTHWEST Sanitary Com"""S
man OF Con mtes And bin Of lsdns should BE- ssat = ~
ssms ti2, py nail h the ssHs sdd1sse
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-05
TIE LATsDR. Morr.--In view of tie sudden

and lamentable demise Of Prof Valentine Mott N D..
L. d. at meeting OF graduates and students Of TINS
Medical Department Of the New York University
held on Tuesday, May Q IL was unanimously
R,,otred That while would not quesioz Almirhf1
wisdom OF it, decree wish bring back TO is trouD
world him who has departed yet, IN con mon VITA al We
fortunate listen TO instruction from we
the great de ad and with ali who 10 biz maichles shs
rna sleepless life health iub We mourn our OF
oss" From tn profession the Neor Of surgery has dae<
and from the world the loyal ctz-u the thongu hs
pst and individual friend OF le poof 10 me mn'lsia
fuIv by whom bis must b. acutely felt by he resdne
~ those strong cords Of domestic affection which donoy
hound him 10 them offer respectful snd sncczs
svpathy While feel that to life ike his, Of nnc-ssns
al N M. sacred cause of and humanity but oil ionS
wears and any honors there has been hitting Close VIZ
sncloud.d mind and undimmed wisdom TO the asst
T EDWARDS LEWIS JoBs y. DE HART
I A. Ius.rn Committee o. Resolutions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-05

THg FIREMES.-The Engineers and Foremen
at their meeting on Wednesday night resolved. with
Out one dissenting voice, not to recognize the Fire
Commissioners. and to accept Of place under tn,
regulations contemplated in the Fire bill The member
Who dissented was the foreman Of Hose No. "a and
eas being made TO throw him out and dsband his
Psny. the Chief Engineer said any company going
banded. f'"'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-05
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

SuIP-BUILpING AT GREESPoISr.-Thereh
considerable doing in the various yards Of this locality
ferry boats pilot.boats and ocean steamships com
prise the principal crafts the stocks Henry Stecu
has nearly ready for launching the steamship Nicaragua
for the Central American Transit Company H@
dimensions Length 215 feet depth Of hold 70 ieetf
breadth of beam 40 feet and 800 tuns burden. The
Leone OF the dimensions and for the same COM
pany win be ready FOR launching about the list OF july.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-05

A CITIZEN SHOT BY A PoLIcEMAS.-Mr.
Thomas Chapel painter, working in seVenteentA-st
between Fifth and Sixth ayes, Govanus was shoe
wednesday by Policeman Vincent OF the fortyerehth
Precinct The ball entered Chappes shoulder. There
appears TO have been whatever for hring q
the man. As alleged, the policeman was intoxicated
and hardly knew what he was about. Capt Brown Of
the Precinct promptly ordered the polcemans arrest
and he locked up to await al investigation Of the
affair.