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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

TAKE CARE OF YOUR COKFEDERATE MoNEY.-We
think that tbs period OF superbundanca of Treasury
notes is near it's close. The amount in circulation is
to BE limited TO hundred and fifty millions, instead
Of FIVE hundred Millions as it not long ago and
that hundred and City millions is to serve not emily the
purposes of trade but the requirements of the people to
pay the enormous taxes wnch Congress is about to
levy It is said those taxes will hereafter amount to
seven hundred millions of dollars year-that is the
full amount annually required to support the govern
ment in the prosecution OF the war; until the yankees
shall be willing to make peace. 1t would be unwice,
of course and Dust, to throw all the burden OF
this upon the Present. If any part of 1t could be post
poned to the Future but that cannot be- Tor The peo-
pie do not buy the government bonds to any consdera
BILE extent, and it would not only be useless but ab-
so!utey Injurious to issue more Treasury notes. The
government has bat three modes by which to provide
means the issue OF Treasury notes. the sale of bonds
and the collection of taxes. The two first having been
Iexhausted the third only remains. The taxes will be
high, very high They the price Of Liberty and
is better to pay that price than to allow the yankees
to take all and to take our liberty along with that
all.
What we desire particularly to impress upon our
leaders now, ia the ast, that it will take the whole
amount ia circulation foHr times each year. to pay seven
hundred millions of dollars Of taxes Probably large
portion will be made payable in kind, and not In money
but still there will be much remaining to be paid IN
money as to for all the Treasury notes that
most people can command. What will be the conse-
queneee An inevitable scarcity of currency its Ger tain
Appreciation and equally certain depreciation OF the
values of all other things. Those who Lave been scat
terng their treasury notes as if they were little better
than much waste paper, and thereby damaging the
eaase of their country will have abundant opportunity
and leisure repent of their folly and want OF patriot
lsm-FayettvILe Observer, 9Th instant.
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LATER aGKTHERF EEVs-THE PEACE COhMIs-
SIOEERS, 30

RICHMOND Feb 4th 1866
The New Ysrk Herald of the Id inst received
Its special Washington dispatch says: We have had
vsret Of peace toasy and is exceedingly diff
su cat the of contradictory statements TO ar.
rive at the truth The facts appear these dele
CATION from Richmond admitted within our lines yss
t.rday epd to-day started down James on an army
transport The stopped at Fortress Monroe and
Seward started for Annapolis at meet Them
There to believe that they will not
sx present. bat that any negotiations conference
In regard to j settlement Of tho difficulties will be CEN
ducttd Fortress Honroe by Seward in behalf OF the
government The Wkele affair ID involved IN good deal
Of mystery.
BALTIMORE, Feb. lst.-Ihe Annapolis aorrsspondent Of
the American he arrival there this morning OF
Seward, ais private Secretary, who i'm
aedaGey Left for Fortress Monroe Grants dispatch
stoe ner, to meet the rebel commissioners.
The Federal of REPRESENTATIVES has adopted the
Senate resolution fer an Amendment to the Constitution
aboshIg slavery within the United States. sautes
honor have been fired in varoRs cities The
Maryland House Of Delegates has cencared in the amend
Two disastrous fires occurred ia Savannah the 9Th
aud 28h ut destroying large number of buildings. By
second ire blocks burned. Ten Thousand bales
had been shipped North, and crowd other
Vessels being loaded with it.
Grant has recently been a visit TO Fort Fisher He
returned - Fortress Monroe Monday.
Adorder has been iasued by the military authorities OF
Missouri FOR the Punishment from State OF the wi
children OF ali in the rebel military service.
House has passed bill providing for the cezstrac
zion of 4 ship canal around the falls Of Niagara.
Brazil engaged in heatitiss with both Uruguay
Paragusyhe latter State having according latest
aGvioes, aso declared against the Brszliahs.
Gold closed in New York the LIST at 7Q4.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN RICHMOND.

RICHMOND FEB. 9TH, 1860.
In pursuance the call OF Coz, Smith an immense pub
lie meeting held last night at the African Church
patriotic resolutions adopted the last
which is ss follows
Resor ID, That in this presence and In the face of the
world, reyercntly invoking thereto the aid of Almighty
God, resolve TO maintain liberties
independence and 10 this end mutually pledge lives
oar fortunes, and our sacred honor.
President Davis addressed The meeting for about thirty
Bisutes he rejoeed TO witness this demonstration,
and expressed his belief that the people would give
hearty and uaanmpus to the demands OF the XXI
yency the enemy would next ask for conference in which
so make known our demands His life bound up in
Coptedescy sBd under circumstances would no be
lhe agent for reconstruction of the Union The Presi-
frequently interrupted with enthusiastic cheer
Ing.
Several other addresses delivered
Il call TOR another mass meeting on Thursday Is pub
lished.
The weather very Indictment to-day and the ground is
covered with snow and sleet;
FROM THE UNITED STATES.
REoHMooD, Feb. Z, 1865:
The Philadelphia Inquirer Of 4th inst, has been re-
eei7ed.
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DIED.

On the lat February 1865, at the residence of Mr. r.
r. Newkk in the county Of Dupn, at advanced age,
our much esee and respected friend, RDWARD VAIL
ESQ leaving wife and two daughters his ire
parable loss he mau Of social feelings, kind q
nryate zen and oblging public ofcer-Waa Post
for long time spring Vale transs bed the Re-
gsers Books Of sampson neatly took the Census OF said
Comfy once himself and assisted In deinR second and
third time in sampson and Dupn Counties ap pointed
Engrossug Clerk Of the Legislature of North
DINA 1854, which several offices he filed with fidelity
His death regretted by his old DOr by whom he
wa known.
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that the rebel cruiser Sea King now the Shenandoah,
whose deeds sasn about to equal those Of the old Sum-
ter s commanded by Lieut. James Iredel NsddslI, of
orth Carolina. Lieut. Wadde, at the beginning of
this revolution was an officer of the Unit1 States ma
w and absent on three years cruise in the Medter
renean During the first par: OF the second year Of the
war; his snip, the Vandaa, baleve, returned to the
United States and Lieut. WaddelI resigned. He was
closely watched by the Federal authorities, but
aged 20 escape finally by swimming the Potomac river
during dark and stormy night. It did not pro-
per to the authorities at Richmond to increase bis
rank but no higher tribute could have been paid to his
qualities as an officer than his selection, among many
of higher grade for such important command as the
one he holds at present
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

TIE .oR1aIN OF NEwsPAPBRs.-The nearest approach
in ancient times the newspaper the Aca Diurna
(nroce edrgs of dsy), kind gazette, published daily
at Rome under the authority of the Government. con-
aiaed an of the proceedings of the public
and list of births marriageE and deaths The proceed
nes of the public assemblies and the law
tanned means of reporters called aetuares. The
ceednas of the Senate net published till the time
julius Gear and this eusteEa prohibited by Augustus.
An account of the proceedings of the Senate still pre-
served though published and Tacitus informs that
some senator chosen by the Emperor to compile the
acceuat. The Acta frequently Consulted and ap-
pealed to by later historians.
Macauley In the twenty first chapter Of the fourth
volume of his history of England has given highly
and instructive sketch of the rise and
of newspapers In England.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

TIE Book OF JoB.-Bblical critics seem agreed that
cur own ook of was written 10 the East. / call
that apart fro all theories about it, one OF the grand
est things ever written By pen, A noble book al
mems book It is our frst Oldest statement of the
never ending probem-man's destiny and Gods wss
with man hare on this earth. And all in such free flow
ing outlines grand in its sincerity, in it's simplicity, in
it's epic melody and reconcsment There is the seeing
eve the mildly understanding heart So true every way
true eyesght and vision of all things material things
no lass than spiritual.
The Horse-"hast tbou clothed his neck with thur
der-he laughs at the shaking OF the spear" Such
living likeness never slice drawn. Sublime SORROW
sublime reconciliation eldest choral melody of the
heart Of mankind so soft and great--as the summer
midnight as the world with It's and stars.
Carlyle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
NEVER roo Old go LEARN.

Socrates at extreme age learned to pay Oh -tau
steal instrun snts
Cato at slightly years Of sge thought propsr TO learn
the Greek language.
Plutarch when between seventy and eighty con-
menced the study of latir
Bocacio was thirty five years of age when he Corr
Of three masters of the Tuscan dialect, . ante and
Petraic, EelDg the other two
Biz Humphrey Spelman neglected the sciences in bis
youth, bat commenced studying of them hen be was
between fifty and sixty years OF age After this tme
he became a mugt learned antiquarian and lawyer
Colbert the famous French minister, at sixty years
of age, returaed to his Latin and law stables.
Ludovic1, at the great age OF one hundred and if
teen, wrote the me- oirs OF his times. singular
e1ertioB, noticed by Voltaire, who himself OF
the remarkable instances OF ths progressing of
in studies.
OgihIy, the translator Of Homer aud Virgil was un-
acquainted with L.tu and Greek till he was past the
age s 6ty.
Franklin did not sommsnce his philosophical pur-
suits till hs had reached bis fitch year
Aceorso great lawyer, being asked why he began
the study OF law so ate answered that iadesd he
it late bot he couia thsraioe Asssr it the sooner
Dryden, in his sixtyesht year commenced the trans
lation Of the Iiiad and his moat pleasing productions
ware written in his old age
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

THR WlND MUs1CIAN.-The wind is musician by
birth. We extend sken thread in the crsvices Of a
widow, and the wind fnds it and sings over it, and
poor Pagonini 60 elsewhere for the honor, for 10
the wind is performing upon single string 1t tries
almost anything apon earth to if there is any music
in it. 1t persuad9s tone out of the great bell il the
tower, when the ssxtoE is at home and asleep. 1t
makes mesrnful harp Of the giant pines, and does
not dsdain to try what sort Of whistle be mads out
of the humblest chimney 10 the world.
How it will play upon great tree, till every Leaf
thrills with the nete in IT, and the wind upon the river
that "a IS at its base sort Of murmuring aecompani.
ment And what melody it sings when it gives con-
cart with full choir OF the Of the sea, and per
forms an anthem between he two worlds that goes up
perhaps. to the staEs, that love music the most and
sung it fist. Than bow fondy it baunts old houses,
murnuring under caves, singing in the halls opening
the old doors without fingers and singing OF
song around the ferceess and deserted hearths.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

A CyR1ots PRAYER.-A correspondent of the
sstsrn Christian Advocate sends that paper the fol-
lowing
A reverend gentleman, direct from the interior of
Texas stayed my house few days at the tiUe Nil
Ierism was at is xenth in Cincinnati. He related to
me runo which he had heard in Texas of man he
net In our streets d Rilerite preacher In Texas
this got permission to preach 10 a school house,
and to- occasion to abuse all other denominations
He said there who profsssed to be called aud
commissioned Of God TO preach the Gospel but that he
pretended to such high credentials. After abusing
all who would not say bis views, being about
to close wag whispered 10 him, If be wished some
to close for him to cell on Mr.. H. He did so.-
Mr.. H took the stand, gave out Hymn, and then
prayed in this wise:
Lord we thank thee that thou hast ever sent thy
ministers among Us we were very wicked people be-
fore they came OF u.s. however, have reformed
We thank thse that thou hast called commissioned and
sent ry ministers 10 peaeh the unsearchabe riches OF
Christ but az for this fellow be has told that thou
didst not commission him, and we believe him. We
hear strange stories Of him Lord know not whether
they be true or not bat thou knoweat but hear he
went to Galveston gambler that afterwards he be-
came preacher that the young men who knew him
in these characters thought them rather Incompatible,
sna in consequence ducked him in the bay from
which we dorct not he dates his commission to preach
the doctrine be has proclaimed to rs We then hear
aIso that he stole horse at Galveston know not
whether it be- true Lord thou knowes but one thing
we do know-that is, we know that he stops with the
widow c., aud We know that 10 decent would
stop there By this time the preacher making his
escape without dismis8ng his congregation, and
afterwards was holding forth in the big tent Of Miller
ism in Cincinnati
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
INCIDENTS OF THE PEACE MISSION.

RICHMOND, Feb. 9Th, 1865.
Our commissioners were SLOWED to leave the boat
81 Fortress Monroe.
At clock on Friday morning Lincoln aud Seward met
them on board The interview lasted nearly three hours,
resulting as stated In yesterdays telegram.
In the course the conversation, Lincoln stated that
Bsirs Richmond, far contemplated any
rangeloent of peace, was without his approval
Line elm an Seward both incidentally admitted prosa
hiity of complications with foreign nations but protested
TO be unable liable y suppress tie rebellion in time to
meet them.
They were very courteous towards our commissioners
Lincoln seated several anecdotes In parting he said
"God bless YOU Mr. Hunter asked to be remembered
to all old friends North.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

II has been said observes the Columbus Sun, that
has produced increase Of profanity and the 9TH
er attendant vices. This is untrue War serves only
to reveal and uHmask character 1t does not materially
change it. The man who is profane swearer, or a
drunkard thief rogue now, possessed those traits
before the present unsettled state of society is only
the occasion for their display. The soldier who steals
his comrades haversaek now, had it IN bis heart to
steal before he became q sodisr-he was restrained
only By public sentiment the fear OF punishment or
deferred from the execution of lis designs by the alb
ssnce of good opportunity.
The nal who 6emeans himself dlsrespectfslly before
unprotected ladies now, would have done 80 before the
but for the fear of eorporeal punishment Mt the
hands OF some male relative the disturber OF pubic
worship whsn civil Law s nsty was restra1ne4 aore
gone ouly by wholesome dread OF the statutes made
aud provided for the punishment OF the dsoEdeTy and
she refractory.
The man who steals smbezze5, or otherwise appro-
PIRATES 6overnmsRt money property, would steal hls
neighbors horse or his OK his sTlne or his pures
coud he do vita little fear OF detection and pun
ishmeRt.
The official who makes sszl ares OF private property
spon false preenee that he is SO Authorized oy the
Government, would DC highway robber bat Tor q
wholesome dread Of punishment.
The officer who 10 abusive and cruel or unnecessarily
severe now, hector before the Ear-he Yves only
restrained by civil law.
The woman who is mprudent and lmmodest now
had it in Der heart TO be 30 before the war.
The man who makes false return OF tllhes now,
would have acted az did Annanias and Sapphire, had
he lived eighteen hasdrd years ago, add been similarly
situated.
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RIOT ANTICIPATED IN kEw YORK.


The New York World Ofthe slst ult., occupies page
h the proceedings and speeches Of the Board Super
relative to the approaching draft Ia that city,
quota having been increased from four thou
sand Several OF the Supervisors intimate that another
zist is inevitable if the draft Is enforced.
Tho World says We council the people OF this city to
restrain their Indignant feelings although are well
aware that they are intensely excited.
The draft takes place the 10TH Another committee
rs been cent to Washington TO urge reduction OF the
Ne ITS,
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GELEAsE OF PRISONERS GE WAR FROE
C0zFINEmE IN IRONS.
eEEERAL oaDBRs-ko. {
WAR DEPT. ADJ'T GENERALS OFFICE,
Washisgton, Jan. Is, 1865.

A proposal having been made by Robert Ould, on
the 22d of August last to the effect that prisoners CT
war each side be released re confinement clese or
n irons, the usy be- and either paced"ia the
condition Of other prisoners seat to their respective
homes for their equivalents, which proposal duly
approved by the Secretary of War it ia hereby ordered
that all Confederate prisoners Of that within
terms Of said accepted proposal be released and sent
to Fort Monras there to be detained subject to the
orders OF Lieutenant Colonel Jshn E. MILFORD Agent
for the Exchange of Prisoners to snabls him to carry
the proposal into effect La executing this order the
ression confinement close, will be construed
ing prise Bers confined ia cells.
By order of the
SKCRRTAaY OF WAR
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MONEY fIARKET,~

FAYETTEVILLE, Feb. 6.-Bacon SO. Pork o.. Lard
So 90.
Beef 81 so TO 81 per H., retail.
BeesRax S.. Butter $40 to $I2.
Cotton 50. Coffee $40.
Cotton Yarn $50 to S6S per bunch.
Copperas, retail s. to Gle. Dried Fruit 81.
Eggs SO per Dozen.
Flour 1890 to $3.50.
Fodder S5 to $40. Hay SIS. Ehuqks SIS,
Fiaxseed SIS per busheI.
Fayetteville A. Sheetsgs. IS IS by bale.
Grsin-Corn S25 to 80. Wheat $50 Rye $35. Oats 8B
Peas $50.
Green Apples so to $50 per bugheI,
Hides Green S. so, dry IS to 81.
IrOn-Swedes IS to 81, country made 81 to IS.
Leather $25.
Liq1ors-Corn Whiskey $50. Apple and Peach Brandy
$85. Grape Brandy $50 TO 500,
Molasses, country made, $50 by bbI
Nails 81 so TO IS per ID.
Onions $36 per bushel. Powder $40 TO $50 per ID.
Potatoes-Iriah $2S per bushel Sweet SIS.
Rice 81.
Brewn Sugar SIS to sIS.
Soda, retail, $l2 so per ID.
Shot $40 to 3l2
Soap-FAuily Bar IS per h., ToiIat S. to $40.
Salt SIS per Dushel.
6pirlJs Turpentine IS per gallon.
Tausw 49, Wool$0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

CURE FOR TEE SAALL-Pox.-The following prescrp
ton is vouchsd for by the Eastport (Me) Seminal
as cure for the smallpox:
= "Give to the patient two table spoonfuls OF mix
ure OF hep yeast aaa water swestened with molasses
so as TO be paatabe equal ports OF each three times
day. Children under twelve years OF age should take
two teaspoonfas three times day. Diet, boiled rice
and milk and toasted bread moistened with water, and
without batter. Eat meat. Give catnip tea as
often as the patient thirsty Give physic when ne
cessary If the above treatment strictly followed no
marks of smallpox will remain"
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RxrURE OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS.

RICHXoNB, Feb. 6th, 1885.
The peace commissioners returned from orress Ron
last night They had interview With Lincoln and
5e"Sd, and informed substantially that paaoe could
only be attained By unconditional sub
tituoE and laws of the United state and the
question had been disposed of by the action OF Fed
era Congress IN adopting the proposed amendment the
constitution abolishing slavery in the United States.
understood that official statement from the CEN.
assO1crs will be laid before Congress te.m8rrew.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

JUST so.--The Dispatch OF this morning remarks :
1t being apparently an accepted theory, OF our
Government that the people have no interest either 10
the war or the peace which must at some time follow
no paths is akea to put the press IN possession OF eu
thents intelligence concerning great public events, ire
ouentIy only known to the Government, and thereby
enable them to give the facts to the country or correct
To and nernciOug reports.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

FOOTED AND HALT.soLD-The Hon. Mr. Foote was
riding in the King George day Last week and
entertaining those about him with conversation
characteristic of himdinR his hobbies in succession
she q1artermasters, hdbedS corpus and mpressment
agents. and particularly the Secreta
RS Of Wsr hr Seldom for having sold his wheat forty
dolars per bushel In corner sat old gentleman
rolling quid Of obasce between AVS and revolving
within his mind all the national of the times
After awhile he drawled, WE'LL mister ii what you say
Seddou trua the people ought to take him and that
id old rascal Foote out and hang them together. The
Hon. mr. Eoote cutched himself ryousy, and placing
mis- hands his knees leaning his head forward, ecIa
ed, by George sir, I'll have you to know, sir that
Mr.. Foote ~ The old fellow who had dropped the remark
without dreaming that the party to whom It addressed
Of the parties complimeptsd dropped his quit
looked straight at Mr Feote, measuring him and reped
''well rnister, didn't know you Mr. Foo.e How
ever can't take it back. III stick to it now" Mr..
Fooe parsued The remainder Of his journey in silence
with abundant food for reaeotion- Richmond Examiner.
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While the Prince of Wales was at Hebron be and
bis suite obtained permission to visit tbs cave of Mach
pelah Abraham's burial place. They are the hrst
Ghrstians who have been allowed enter it since the
Crusades nearly seven hundred years ago. Dr. Ssany
saws everything is kept in the most beautiful orde
and nothing can be satisfactory than the state in
which the tombs are preserved. Abraham, lsac, ia
enb Joseph, Sarah, Reoecca and Leah are barred
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RIeEHoKB, Feb, 7th 1865.
TIE following ealaiAi dispatch was received to-day:
HEADQlIARrERs ABAY NORTHERN VIRGINIA
FEBRUARY 6th, 1865.
Gen. S. Cooper The enemy moved in strong force yes
terday to KatoheFs Bun. part of his infantry with
Greggs cavalry crossed aud proceeded the Vaughan
road the infantry Casi Creek and the cavalry to Din
Edde c. g., whore lite advance 3ountered portion of
our cavalry aud retired.
Ia the afternoon parts OF Hills and Gordona troops
Demonstrated against The enemy the left of Hatcher
Run near Armstrong; Ns bus finding him entreRohed
they withdrew after dark During the night the force that
had beyond the creek returned to it, aud
reported crossing this morning. PegIsns division
the right bank of the creek to Teconnotre
when vigorously attacked and the battle obsti
nstey contested fer several hours but General Pegram
being killed while brsvey encouraging his men and
Colenel Hoffman wounded confusion occurred,
and the division pressed back to its original position
Evans division being ordered BY Gen. Gordon to support
General Pegr ans, charged the enemy and forced him
back but ia compelled to retire. Mahones d.
arriving, the enemy driven rapidly to his de-
fences al Hstcher's Run.
loss is reported small that eff the ensmy sup
posed to be great.
(signedO r. E. LEE General