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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
COaFEDERATE CONGRESS

RlcHMusD Feb Il b, 1866.
The Senate adopted the Of TIE committee
ference the bill to promote the efficiency of the cava
Try. After debate the Senate passed the bill regulating
the business of CONSUMPTION aud then resolved into
session.
in the House, Mr. Ssrksd ,ls from thespee committee
to VIII referred tie bill introduced BY him relative
to The employment of negroes selirs reported
said bill with that pass. It was made
the special order for Thutsd.y Mr. Miles asksd and
tanned leave to print the minority report iron the
COMMITTEES The report of tho committee of conference
On the bill 10 promote the efficiency of the cavalry
adopted. The bill to punish frauds against the govern
mept rejseted. Several bills passed. including
the House bill fer the organic stion of field x,lery. The
House then went lat secret session.
RETURN OF CONFEDERATE PRIso NEgs.
RICHMOND, Feb. 14th, 1865.
One thousand and Atty returned Considerable friaonsrs
expected here from verina to 1t is undsI
stood that the exchange of prisoners will proceed
ulary. -.--9s,.
No later Yankee papers to-aight
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
DIED

Tn this town on Saturday last Of pneup mia, Mr. ID
yA4KS native of Connecticut, but for many years
ciz4 of this town.
bichmold papers PLEASE copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
TAKEN UP AnO CorImITTEI

q TO TIE JAIL of New Hanover cOupty, negro
- woman named BETsEY and her son ELIAS, be-
~ lo girg Owen ID. Holmes, OF Brunswick county.
owner said negroes IS hereby notified TO come for
ward prove property, pay charges aud take them away
otherwise they Will b. dealt with as the lay directs
B.. J. JONES, Sheriff.
Fsb llth l3A 6t-2llt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
Feb. 18th

HxApzJARTERs TAYLoR's bArTALIoE,l
PoRr ANDERSON
. February 18th, 1885,. J
IL OFFICERS AND MEN OF the 36Ih N. g T., not
= captured, viii report to me at once.
- JNO. q. TAYLOR,
L.. Col Ssh N @ T., Coud'g.
Feb. l6 loi ~ 81 ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16

NUVICE.
WILL be sold cash, pay jail fees, tbs frSt
w Mosdayia March next at the Court House door, In
Jacksonville one NEGRO NAN. Couamittsd a
way, says he belongs to Dr.. Jas Mckee, of'Wmiugtsn
E. AURRiLL, ia, Sheriff.
Feb, lkta I3T.6t-2l.tB
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16

VALUABLE L.ND EOH SALE.
THE GREATER POR ION OF the weitknown LANDS
and FARN of the Iste Capt James Robeson, situated
o. the east tide of Cape Fear RIVER IL lies below
Fayette vile aden coGhty, offered for sale There
a-e about 800 in he trace a the cleared la
oonssts Of excellent river ''ow land " and sWamps
acme rs or 50 acres splendid swamp uueleared Large
11an,iY of cypress aud ia per timber growing For ur
Iher sfteuara apply subscriber. bargain
will be offered.
o. n. BLOCKER.
Fayetteville, n o. Feb l6. lIIw-2llt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16

The Richmond Sentinel, OF Friday, gives the follow
inV sketch of speeca delivered 10 Richmond, last
thursday night, by Hon. E. NJ I. Hunter one of the
zen iemsa appointed TO confer with Lincoln:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

In this town, the lst instant, Anna Eliza, dau-
glitter Of Miles L. and Mary e. Wriston.

In this town, on the lst instant, Anna Eliza, dau
glitter Of Miles L. and Mary E. Wriston. ,.:..
OBITUARY.
Died. in Cabarrus county, the goth OF May, 1860,
of Measles, Mrs Elizabeth Bradford, wife OF Mr.
John Bradford, aged 10 years. months and 10 days
Mrs Bradford admired for the genial warmth
of her moral character and her strict adherenceto
the principles of the christian religion. She exem.
pliied her own happiness by daily pursuance OF
christian duties; while by her detestation of every
deviation from duty, she showed to her family and
friends their own moral responsibility and their OBJ
legations to their Maker. q"
Her voice upon their ears would fall
IS GAS gently as snow upon the sea, p. g.
And sink into the heart as instantly"
Though that voice is now silent forever, yet the
influence she exerted will long be felt lin her neghhorH
hood The gentleness of her disposition will never
Be forgotten, and remembrances of her will be as
green in the memory of those who knew her as will
be the grass which will grow perenially over her
silent grave Though fond husband, dutifuf and
afectionate children, and other relatives are more
particularly bereaved by her death, yet there are
friends in whose hearts the voice OF sympathy for
them will never be mute. They, too, appreciate
their loss they too knew the worth of the departed
On earth the light she cast around her is set, bat IL
Heaven it is dawning never to set again Lta
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08
COUNCIL OF THE EPISCOPAL
CRURCH.

The Annual Meeting of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in the Diocese of North Carolina, appointed
TO be held on the I'd Wednesday in June last. but
which was postponed will be held on the SECOND
WEDNESDAY in SEPTEMBER, in Christ Church.
RALEIGH. The punctual attendance by the Clergy
rortance will probably come before the Council
THOS. ATKINSON,
Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina.
Charlotte, August 7, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

hIsREpREsENTATIoN.--Thercs seems to be q settles
purpose on the part of correspondents writing iro
Tue ooutn to Northern papers to mlsrepreseh' 'he
oouthern people. They are trying to MAKE II ap-
pear that we the of offering violent oppo-
sltlon to the authorities, &C. These misrepresena
tiops of the sentiment of the people of North Caro-
lima and of the South made for the purpose OF
injuring and inducing the authorities to enforce
the confscaton laws against US, so to enable
them 1.-THE said correspondents) or their friends to
buy cheap property. There is no intention in North
Carolina offer opposition to the National State
authorities and assertions to the contrary are false
Since writing the above, we have received a copy
of the New York Herald Of the I'd of August, con-
tanning the following correspondence on this subject
ST. Nicholas Hotel, New York, July &c, 1865
To Gov W W Holden, Raleigh, n c.
Dear Sir: We herewith send you a copy of press
telegram published this morning in all the principal
papers North. 1t will go far to stop the tide of emf
grafton about to go North Carolina, and ought by
all means to be officially corrected at once if
true. If true, VIC will have to cease our efforts t.
emioration but We believe there is some mis-
take about it. unlessthe people have greatly changed
since we left home -
"The Raleigh Progress says the native element
including the aristocracy, are growing more defiant
every day, and now openly threaten to hang Union
men anu negroes as soon as !ne troops are NltD-
drawn. The Progress says the troops must be re-
turned, and every sideraton of justice and safety
requires their presence in North Carolina well
in the other rebellious States"
| Please answer Immediately. Yours very respect
! fully, KEMP ?. BATTLE and j. NJ. HECK.
Reply Of Gouernor Holden.
RALEIGH, N. c., July 80, 1865.
| To Kemp P. Battle and T. NJ HECK, St. Nicholas
| Hotel, New York.
| Gentlemen-In reply to your despatch, have to
state that the great bodyof the people of this State
are loyal and submissive to national authority; that
l do not apprehend that Union menswl be hanged
! or punished; that if all the troops should be with
drawn and we SHOULD not have efficient Local
police guard, there might&and probably would be
disturbance in some localitiesiebut upon the whole
there is no ground for appreheneng that emigrants
will involve themselves in civfstrife by coming tc
North Carolina. Let them come, with confidence IL
the future Our people generally will be glad to
them. Very respectfully, W. W. HOLDEN.
We fear that the Raleigh Progress, by some OF its
editorials has done the people ofNorth Carolina
much harm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

y Mr. j. n. Scofed of Iredell county. has
presented us with superior Broom of his manu-
facture. Mr. Scofeld has been for time
making Brooms, and is prepared to furnish as
good an article as can be obtained anywhere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

TIE HEATH OF PRESIDENT JoHNsoN-Washing-
ton, Aug 1.-The public hope and expectation con-
corning the Presidents health have not been verif
ed No Cabinet meeting was held to-day, in conse-
quence of bis continued indisposition. He is still
confined to his ROOM and no visitors have been re-
ceived sine Saturday. Mr. johnson has suffered
from bilious attacks.
HARREBURG, Aug. IA man, supposed to DC
John H. Surratt one of the consprators engaged II,
the assassination of President Lincoln, arrived here
in manales and under proper guard, in the morn
ing train from Pitsburg and left for Washington in
the Northern Central train at noon to-day. He was
arrested somewhere in Texas.
The Ettricks Cotton Factory, Petersburg, Va
was burned the Sd inst, by accidental fire. The
loss was estimated at 100000.
The Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, passed
through this city day before yesterday. They have
entered into agreement with Mr. Zimmerman to
exhibit themselves again. This is owing to the war.
The most of their property was in negroes, cense-
queriy'it is lost. Each of them was accompanied
by little son.--Ra1eigh Standard.
Bishop Andrew has called meeting of the Meth
odia Bishops to convene at Columbus, Ga, on the
! 6ti Of the present month. He also advises the
Annual Conferences to elect delegates to the Gene
raj Conference to meet tst of April 1885,. ,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

Esg@ At meeting of the Stockholders of the Will
mngton and Weldon Railroad, held at Wilmington
on the lst inst the following Directors were elected
on the part of the Stockholders: Wallace, Alex
Martin, A II VanBoklyn, X Dickinson, Murray
John Everitt and W A Wright. The State Directors
are John Nor1eet, Faircloth and Edwd kidder.
Robt r Bridgers, Esq, of Edgecombe, was elected
President of the Road, and S L Fremont reelected
Superintendent.
re- Of the Atlantic and n G. Railroad, G. r.
Thomas has been elected President and William G
Wadsworth Sec'y and Treasurer; Harvey, SupI.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

i Hssg@ We tender our thanks to Mr.. A. G. Dunlap,
P. NJ. of the 23d Army Corps at Greensboro, for ..
copy of the " Y. Herald in advance of the mail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-The train on the WilhiEg-
ton Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad, for LincontoC
now leaves this place at 8 O'Clock, P. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08
, CIRCUIT JUDGES.

The Provisional Governor has appointed the fol-
lowing Judges OF the Superior Courts of Law and
Equity for this State. 1t is the intention of Gov.
Holden to establish civil law in the State as far
as may be in his power:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

q The American published at Statesville,
n. c., announces that a restriction having been
placed upon its columns by Governmental au-
thorty. it is not at liberty to publish editorials
discussing public affairs.
PRoH1BrrED.-A proposition having been made
at Raleigh and other points to give the returned
southern soldiers a public dinner, the Raleigh
Progress says that Gen. Ruger has issued
der prohibiting it,
- A violent storm visited portions of Virgi-
MIA on Saturday evening the goth, damaging pro-
perty considerably. The Fgst Baptist Church
in Petersburg struck by lightning and COM
pletely demolished-the church was finished just
before the at cost of $4O,OOO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

PROSPECT OF ANOTHER WAR.-It was rumor-
ed on the streets last week that war had been
declared between the United States and France
Such is notyet the case. though we should not be
surprised if war occurred at some not very dis
tant between the two countries about Mexican
affairs. The news from the borders oe Mexico
and Texas looks rather squally. War may be
precipitated by the unfriendly feeling said to ex-
ist between the U. S. troops stationed at Browns
vile, Texas. and Maximillian's troops in the
neighborhood of Matamoros Mexico.
We should regret to see this country again in
volved in war-we are, emphatically. for peace
but if it does occur, we hope the United States
will fog the French out of Mexico and .'out of
their Shirts and if England interferes, give her
a genteel drubbing. We have no sympathy for
England or France-both treated the South viii
lainously during the late war, and we do not be-
leve that Southern people care how much they
whipped by the United States. France took
advantage of the difficulties in this country to
force government on the people of Mexico
against their consent-England connived at it
and both practiced deception towards both sec
tions of this country to enable them to accom-
plish their selfish and sinister designs in Mexico
and elsewhere If they now get good fogging
for their meanness we shall not cry. Though we
hope war will be avoided in some way.
WAsHISGToN, Aug This evenings Star pro-
nounces the reports of the impending collision on
the Rio Grande to be untrue, well as the story
that renforcements have been semitic Texas to repel
the encroachments of the French troops. 1t is quite
certain that the Government has no knowledge of
any trouble N that section.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

BANK OF N. C.-Last week we published
list of Directors for the Bank of North Carolina
said to have been elected at the late stockholders
meeting, but it appears from the following that
said election does not hold good, at least that
Gov. Holden has appointed other Directors. We
copy from the Standard:
at appearing that the annual meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Bank Of North Carolina, held IN
Raleigh on the 25th of July majority of the lndt-
vidual stock not represented by persons who
were excepted from the IA excluded classes of the
Presidents amnesty proclamation; and it being
deemed important to the interests of the School
Fund and the University Fund as we'll las to the in
teress of the individual Stockholders and the pub
lie at large, that said Bank should be reorganized,
the Provisional Governor of the State has appoint
ed the following Directors of the affairs of said
Bank, to-wt:
On the part of the State-Jonathan Worth, Pub
lie Treasurer. and @ r Thomas.
On the part of the Stockholders-B F Moore, K
Battle, Jordan Womble, ST.. VIM Il Holleman, Johr
ORorke, Il Selby, DR. W H Mckee, and Roy
ster.',
Mr. GeosW Mordecai not having been appoint
ed Director. of course he cannot be President
of the Bank any longer.
TIE Directors have elected Moore, President
and Charles Dewey; Cashier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

General Lee is reported 30 be at the Clifton
House, Niagara Falls.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

EsP We are under renewed obligations to Messrs
Bates, Gillespie and other officers of the Southern
Express Company, for southern and northern papers,
aud for aiding in The delivery of packets of De-
Inocrats at different points. By their assistance we
are able to circulate the Democrat pretty extensively
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

For THE SoUTH.-A Washington correspon-
dent of the n. Y. News communicates the fol-
lowing:
"A steady stream of white laborers from the
North and from Europe (for the South) has set
in during the last three months; and this influx
will continue to grow larger for nine mouths to
come. All the second-class trains on the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad running to Parkersburg
on the Ohio river, as we'll as those on the railroad
between Washington and Richmond, just opened,
are crowded with Irish and German laborers.
They are going down the Ohio and Mississippi
River in steamboats, to various points in Tennes-
see, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Arkan-
sas; and to the interior Of Virginia, North Caro-
lima and South Carolina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

CHARLOTTE Manufacturing the past week trade
was quite brisk. Cotton IS to 80, Bagging so cts
per yard Rope SO per ID, Flour So to So so per
hundred Corn rs to SIS. Meal 81, Bacon 16 to Is,
Sugar %, Coffee 40 to so; Salt 4 to cts per Id.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

Esg@ We suffering much Inconvenience in this
place for Post Office facilities. The army agent Mr.
VIM hewitt, is doing the best he can under the
circumstances, and he has been quite accommodate
ing, but what need is regularly appointed POST
master for the town and suitable building for the
Post Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

From the numerous arrangements making to
merchandise and open Stores in this Town, we
fear that there will be more sellers than buyers.
But we hope all will succeed and make Charlotte
at once (what it is certain to be at some day. a
grand commercial emporium. Those in want of
goods certainly be supplied in Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

sf2E"sWe have had fine rains in this section dur
ing tte past ten days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

pr For new advertisements see second page
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

lst Circuit, George w Brooks, Of Pasquotank
I'd &C Edward Warren of Beaufort.
Sd " Daniel G. Fowle, of Wake.
4th I" Robt Gillian, of Granville.
18th &c Ralph P Buxton, of Cumberland.
9th &c Anderson Mitchell, of Ireiell.
7th +" Robert Dick, of Gulford.
9Th d" Edwin G Reade, ofPerson.
And the following Solicitors
lst Circuit, Jesse Yeates, of HEREFORD.
I'd 20 David NJ Garter, of Beaufort
Sd q John Stanly, of Pitt.
4th q Thomas Settle of Rockingham.
9Th g Archibald r Mcdonald, of Moore
9th David Furches, of Davie.
It'll William Bynum, of Lincoln.
Sth +. Robert Henry, of Macon.
... Raleigh Standard.
General Lee is reported 20 be at the Ciiftor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

awe believe that if the troops were all withdrawn
from the State at serious disturbances
would take place. We believe that the civil au
thorites aided by the County Police, would be am
ply sufficient for the preservation of law and order
Raleigh Standard.
True, every word of it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

SOUTH CARoL1NA.-Gov. Perry of South Ca
lima, has issued Proclamation appointing the
first Monday in September as the day for holding
an election for members of the State Convention,
and Wednesday the 18th of September as the
time for the Convention to assemble. Every
loyal citizen who has taken the Amnesty oath,
and not within the excepted classes in the Presi-
dents proclamation will be entitled TO vote. pro-
vided he legal voter under the Constitution
as it stood prior to the secession of South Caro-
lima"
The Governor directs that all civil officers of
the State who were in Office when the civil gov
eminent was suspended Except those arrested or
under prosecution for treason) resume the duties
of their offices and continue to discharge them
under the Provisional Government till further
appointments are made. .
The headquarters of the Provisional Governor
will be at Greenville.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-08

A COOP NOVEL; will'be seen by adver
tisement in to-day's paper, that two planters of
neighboring District in South Carolina want
white laborers and tenants for their plantations
This is a good opportunity for Industrious white
men. northern or southern
It seems that the difficulties attending the en-
ployment of free negroes are so great that all
are disposed to resort to white laborers if they
can be obtained. No white man likes to be
called up before the military authorities for every
little complaint on the part of negroes in his en-
ploy, and, unless there is great Improvement in
the conduct of the freedmen farmers and 9TH
ers will have to secure white labor entirely Or
cural their operations.
We suggest that associations be formed in the
South to aid the negro to move to Northern and
Western States, and to supply his place here
with white men from the North elsewhere. We
have no doubt considerable sum of money could
be collected to aid such a movement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1865-08-18
How Jed missed II.

Some folks are in the habit Of taking in
their sleep. and Miss Betsey Wilson vas Of
the number This peculiarly she accident
y revealed 70 Jedediab jenkins. in a care
less. conversational way. Jedediah had
Just finished the recital Of a matrimonial
dream. IN which the young lady aud
himself figured a. hero and heroine-he
having invented the same for the sake Of
saying. AZ the conclusion. IL was :. too good
10 be true and BY thus speaking parallels,
assuring the damsel Of what he dared not
speak plainly.
i never dream said Betsey. - bu:
sometimes talk half the night. and tell every
thing ] know in my sleep
e" You didn't say so ,"
Yes; / never can have a secret from
mother. II she wants 10 know ANYTHING.
she pumps me after I've gone % bed. and
answer her Questions a. honestly A. n nv
lie depended on IL. That's the reason I
wouldn't 20 20 ride The other night.
kne~ she would find il out. I, i awful
Provoking,"
- AAANF NAt.s JG4 called a. the
house. and catering the parlor unannoun-
eed' found Miss Betsey. probably overcone
BY the heat oftbe veaiher. had fallen asleep
on the sofa.
Now Jed. a. the reader has surmised.
bad long felt an overwhelming partiality for
The young lady. and yearned to know il
vas returned bet lhougb possessed Of suf-
hucnt courage 20 mount Z" tbe imminent
dead breach. or breechss. (connubial ones.
~e mean.) be could never muster spunk
enough TO inquire into the state Other heart.
Bot be nov betbougbt himself Of Der con-
iessed somnambulie loquacity. and felt that
the time 20 ascertain bis fate bad come.
APProaching the sofa. BE- ubispcred.
" Ny dear Beisey. ten me. Oh tell ne
the object Of your fondcsi aaeciioas?~
The fair sleeper gave faint sign. and
resPordei: '' love-ici me think-Ohere
yos might have beard The beating led.
heart through brick vail )-I love heaven.
my country. ard baked beans. Bot III
have one passion above al others. its for
roast onionst~
The indignant lover diint wake her. bu,
s.oped al once. q sadler. bat not a wiser
man.