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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
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H,hig White Man Me big lnJun, drink "hlskey
heap much. Me fight like hell, XIII mueh 1aDKee lay
.;e Ne GREAT warrior paint red all over, got plenty
Yankee scalp, and n2me Hemna Niece or John jun.
ner. Me come to Richmond to see Father JeH Dig
man. great chief. get plenty money no Whskey' no
Yankee scalp. He mighty man, treat lDun well, ou'
not kill huff Yankee every time, and give lnIun no
whiskey. ~:
Me come to see great chief Gen. Lee. Big man,
strony like buffalo grey Ike bald eagle, good big man.
give 1niun plenty fat meat bat no Whn Key get Plen
tv scalp xiii Yankee like hell Got fine army, olg'
large great, heap. much, plenty ragged men, Fierce
warrior ALL kill Yankee every tine, all year round, war
whoop like hell But got no meat, lite neei' 'oush
like dear sinew, and got no whisky
What make no meat for Gea. Les big, great army
He'll dam Plenty meat, fish, duck. wild turkey dear,
OYSTER gSeep bsefeak partridge everything hang up
at whisky Shop window all over Richmcnd. How
come no meat for Lse big army 7. Plenty bacon all
over Richmond store. Mon live high in town stun his
gut drink whskey all day. all night, bat Lees mar
belly empty ali the time What this wrong MAKE -
Big officer live in town, dress 6ae eat hap, drink
whisky steal, cheat lie make money, and poor solder
hungry all the time got no whisky, and muck plenty
heap rotten tobacs o-Riohmaond Whlg.
gtoppass OF tn. Wilma gton Notwithstanding.
A telegram from Halifax, Nova Scotia, announces
the arrival of a steamer there from st. lhomas az
Bermuda and gives the following intelligence about
blockade running
The bocksds-runner vi succeeded in reaching Fort
Caswel the night it was EVACUATED, ard Immediately
returned to Bermuda, arriving on the 2Lst win tns
news of the capture of Fort Fisher and stopping tbs
ii audi Campbell, Old Dominion, Florence, Deer and
Virgins, all ready to sail The Charlotte and Stag
sailed for Wilmington at the time with The Owl,
and tbs Ratiesnake, Chameleon and SnRg between the
18Th and 20th and had not since be5n card from.
The bark Sacramento, from New York for Rio ia
metro, put into Bermuda on the 16th instant to land
Tie captain aud crew of the ship Ganges, which was
alsn with she 9TH instant, latitude 25 longitude
90, in ST king condition. The above is probably the
brig Gapg.s, Capt Johnson, from Cadiz, Nov. 4, ioE
Boston.
The island Of st. Thomas has heea declared an in
fected port.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

"How do you hike nae DoB'" asked belle Of her
spouse as she sailed into the room, with sweeping
train of muslin following her e''e
"Weil' said be-" to tell you the truth il il imnor
slble for me to like yea any longer" P''-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

We learn that the firing yesterday forenoon was
from the enemy fleet outside against our lines at su,
gar Loaf We have heard of no casualties and trust
that there were hone
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

TIE election held in this town on Monday for Spe
cal Magistrate, resulted in the selection of John j
Csnoey ESQ, present incumbent. The vote stood
John j. Conoley. ....................15 5
John G. Wood %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

FLOUR sold IN Fayetteville on Thursday at three
hundred aud fifty dollars barrel The day before it
had sold at six hundred dollars. Can't we have some
-four here and can't it afford to fall to Something OF an
eatable price ?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

Georgia paper coptradcts the report recently
current in the army of Tennessee that Joe Brown bad
burned up two brgades his meIsh to keep them from.
| falling into the hands of the eramy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
From the London Times, Jan. II.

Here, then is the end OF this little affair for we Can
hardly doubt that Brazllwill declare herself satisfied
with good grace she can muster. 1t is due 10
the American pGhG 10 record that Mr. Stewards usa
v0wal and condemnation OF the capture vas antcuad
BY the most enlightened part Of the Neg York pctsg
and the falacy OF designating the Florida us pirs g.
only because she had burned her prizes at sea- was x
posed with great force and fairness Nor are Ru dig
possd to bear too hard upon Mr. Seward for ga.iyl
bis apology with lecture on the enormiLy OF RECEIVING
her in neutral ports. All governments, but especially
republican governments should be Judged by ,lcir qc-
rather than by their words. 1Ae former represents
their deliberate foreign policy, the latter have often
other object than to crafty some party az home.
We need not take offence at Gnyt thing which Mir Cat
sius Clay may say Gen. Dix may order OF even al
Mr.. Stewards inVeetiyes against Lord Wharuela ami
bis colleagues, 30 long the Federal government "
listen to in each OF dispute lnd is support
ed IN 80 doing by maj0rity of the people. At III,
same time we cannot think it consistent with uatiOn4
dignity that snGh illusions as Mr. Webbs letter Il h,
Brazilian government should be allowed to pass with
out rerrimand. If an English representative wbetb,.
ne were an ambassador or a counsel, to vount,o
in public dispatch to the minister Of some other Pow
er, his regret that gross insult bad not been Ctyca
the United States, he would nfalliby be recalled, al1
that or the very principle laid down by Mr.. Seward
that oLlcious eScspades on the part Of subordIuse
agents cannot be tolerated by government which
spects itself. Ihia however is entirely question C
their superiors, aud il Mr. Seward does lot c tg
character OF American diplomacy compromised By Oh
ulitiOns OF this kind it is not for to complain o.
them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

ADJoURSED.-Ws learn that the Legislature ei
North Carolina adjourned on yesterday tuesday,
morning at O'Clock, to meet again on the third Mon
day in May.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

RA1S'--It would really appear as though the win
dows OF Heaven were opened and the waters over the
armament permitted t0 pour down upon this sinfzl
world" Those. who have holes in thsir shoes will
find out all about it without asking
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

We learn that on yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Young,
oi Inc signal Corps captured three Yankee soldiers at
Ut within the Yankee lines near Smithyie they re-
port negro troops landing at Fort Fisher.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
saERMAs,s M0VE4C~Da

F.. NORTH CAROLINA has been added by the Yank
War Department TO Sherman's command.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

arc said To have stronger attachments than men
Il ia not go man is often attached to an old hat, but die
Won ever know of woman having an attacnment LOT a.
old bonnet Echo answers never
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

A preacher once said that ladies were very +;ro;5
they were afraid to sing when they we're asked afraid
OF taxing cold afraid of snails and spiders but he
never knew one afraid to get married, ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
BUTLER BASIsHED.-The New York Reralz tbus
reads the epiah of Beast Butler:

reads the epitah of Beast Butler:
The Presidents military order No. l, for 1865 trnrs
ferriag Gen Benjamin r Butler frca command of the
department OF Virginia and North Carolina to the city
of Lowell Moss, will generally be regarded ss a good
beginning OF the "new series" What this order means
has probably been explained in the solution of that ia
NOUS ordar of November 1862 transferring Mcclellan
from tbs army of the Potomac to the interesting little
"Order No l., SERIES 1861" ends the military ca
reer Of Gen. Butter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
Fer the Journal.

At mestirz of Go. a." 43d n. C. Regt, held Feb
LIST, lss6,'the following preamble and rsaolu'ons were
WHsREAs 1t appears that spirit Of aespondency,
arisng gloomy view Of the disasters which have
the honesty patriotism and administrative talent Of
President and the ability army sueeessfp cope
.eIf into the minds Of many OF our people and csusins
them upsndfu alike of the river Of blood which sensti
regardless OF the sacrifices which have already been made
to desire the basis of of the
State sbown by some Of its recent actions,
midty alike unnanly and by the
of feelings opinions those who
faced the enemy in many hard fought battle, and who
constitute but remnant OF proud and chiVal
band would have tendency to elevate thu tone Of
public sentiment cheer the desponding strengthen the
wavering and silence eroakers, we do therefore
RssoIse lst That have unabated confidence ia the
fidelity honesty patriotism oR ability of President Davis
that believe that he has in all been acuated by
spirit Of devotion to the country and sincere aad earnest
desire for the promotion Of tbs public good ard be-
that the safety of the Republic less than his
merits, require that the whole country should give hia
their generous and united support
RssoUeG ind That in the recent reveraes to
nothing to excite serious concera as to the 6nal
issue tie struggle for pdependence in which we are en-.
sacrifices and more CT ftHehing determinatlon.
Rsso!oed Sd, That to accept peace any other
dtions the unconditional recognition OF national
would be Gstioe to eurseyes to the
of liberty and insulting to the memory OF ea brave CON
rades who have noby sacrificed thelr lives their
Rssooed 4h, That though net unmtnd!ul of our past
tells and saerkses, and while would hail with delight
the reur Of honorable peace yet having taken up
arms IN defence of our rights we will never Tlgy lay
free and independent among the nations Of earth
RSsolred 9Th, That We beseech the Legislature of
State allow their to be marked by spirit
Of opposition to the Confederate Government bat rasr
ostiop to bring oil available means to the support and
advancement of the O. Liberty.
Rsso!eed 9Th, That relying upon the justice Of
making the best possible of the with which Pro
whence las provided ard prayetfuy leaving The result
to the God OF battle, the only means by which may
1peOt either TO merit or secure the peace ard ndepe
dsnce which much d. sire.
Resolred7 That We have no new pladge to make. bul
stand ready with vss 10 redeem those aread given.
Resolusd 9Th, That copy Of these proceedings be fer
wardsd to Rsgnena and Brigade Eesdsuartsrs alse te
the Wilmington and S'ete Jcsfaa and kehmcnd Senrc
for publication.
s. D. FARRIOR, Pfesid sat.
B. p. FALL, gecrstary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
From the London Herald, Jan, IL
THE sErrLnmEsr OF THE rLournA sAn,.

THE SETTLEMENT OF THE FLORIDA GAGE.
1t falls but rarely within the province OF the sober
Journalist to comment such q dispatch as that aG
dressed by MIR, Seward to the Brazilian Cha 90 d AZ
fares at Washington, the subject Of the Florida
Had The American Foreign Minister been called u.cp
to address letter Of this sort rePres NATIVE one
OF the great Powers bis tone woad have been very did,
ferent his discretion, small as it is would have bc,n
sufficient to master his ha Situal disposition to rsot
But ErazlI, compared to the United Stargs is o weak
Power, one towards which ne feels hltit is not uus,.
to assume attitude of superiority as mpertincnt d.
it is ill-timed In pretending to apologize for most
has endeaVored to make IL appear that BrGzl, on ih
WHOLE is in the wrong AID that the Government Of the
United States has just Of complaint agains her,
MIR: Seward is obliged to eat the eek but in follow
ing in the footsteps he is careful to initiate tie exam
pie of bis prototype Ancient Pistol lie eats, and cy
be sweats
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

Gov. CLARK las issued proclamation eoavsning the
Mississippi Legislature in extra session. Ia to assemble In
Macon On the goth Of FEBRUARY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
For ths Journal.
FoaT ANDERSON, N. G., |
February Sd, 1866.


February Sd, 1866. (
Messrs. EDITORS
Sitting in shanty, staeFed in pleasant revery your
humble servant made painfully conscious of passing
events by the boom Of gun and screaming of SHE'LL
Hurryng forth he made for his gan when 10 two Yankee
ships lay, the one tive and half, the other three miles
down the river. This about O'Clock this afternoon
The dearest ship threw another shell, which struck
in the quarters Of Co. 4sth u. G. t. woundng six
She fred several more all falling short In tie meantime
eur Whtwarths were not idle We gave her dczsn
shots before she got out of range striking three times
one shot passing entirely through her. and
in which she got it supposed that she will not
trouble as again soon The other ship came up and
frsd slowly until nightfal doing damage, although she
made some good shots.
The list of wounded is as follows: 1st Sergeant JOHN
A. Thomas, arm slight privates Alfred Robasea both
arms foot and thigh, ortay Bracy Jackson left side
severe Wm. Whitaker, leg and face, slightly Robert
Green head dangerousy John L. Potter, leg, slightly
All from Co B. 4eth b. 9. Regiment
Serb.
Will not eur correspondent Serb continue to favor
us with hia welcome cOnibutions' He is requested to
write often and soon.-FBs. JoUREAL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
WILMINGTON N. c., THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 1865.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

around ship whsh gave the advantage she having
the range Of vorka in dastardly continued
the through the tog unseen BY bufurnshing i've
token Of her in the shape of Soponnder Par
rott she'll
Tse two ships fred only about thirty shst bEt with
avsh asliserston and sferns1 accuracy nesry every
shell falling within the work. striking the parapet In
front Almost every other day these rsscss gEe us ben
e and in they driven out of etea by the
snerriag ai of Sergeant Jones' Of keseys battery
superior mai kuanshp and general good qualities sol
der deserve the praise It is singular fact that
the ship HevF returns One of these ships the Eliza
Hancock undegoitg REPAIRS rendered necessary from
the effect of shots the Whi;worth Friday the
Attn January. This practice their part though annoying
srsdsoes NEST sxhratins effect the spirits OF
men, AVID feel assured. that with enough - metal
here" NO Yankee ship weud get Wilmington.
Respestfally yours
List of Casualties In Co. B. 4sth Regiment N. G. T.. by
the Ore of The sRenys ships, Friday February 3D. 1863
WOUNDED.
1st Ssrgesnt John Thomas Washington, n. .,n
slightly.
Private Alfred Rsberson Martin county, n Co. and
leg, since dead.
Private Robert Green, Pitt so.nty, h Co. III head, &C.
yere!y.
Private Bracy Jackson, Beaufort cosRty N G., sidc
severely.
Private William whitaker, Beaufort ceuny, N. c., leg,
slightly.
Private John L. Potter, Beaufort county n c., leg,
slightly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
CAPE FEAR.


&c
In noticing the appointment OF this distinguished Of
fser to the temporary command of the Array of Ten
nssaee the Augusta "Constitutionalis makes the fol-
loving observations
4eneral Taylor, son of cid Zack, born in barrack,
raised and educated to and to command, has de-
vsoped as man not only the calm caleaation OF the
sasm of Stonewall Jackson. In fact, we have no
commander who be well compared to the sturdy
but brilliant Virgnian as Lieutenant General fayLor.
It is what the Army of Tennessee needs General Hood
has done himself honor in asking to be relieved. No
doubted his honesty his galantry but feared the
impetuosity and enthusiasm Of his character.
We have long kI,own the estimation In which Gen
eral Dick Taylor is held by best military He
where the eyes of tie whole eoautry will be di
rectsd to aim, aAi trust that Mr.. Davis will rot
oily place him in temporary command, but will an
Hounce him as the permanent and immediate commaI-
Tennessee.
Oae little fact connected With Gea. L. we feel no
hesuancy in publishing While the army was at Blue
G=rcnt points, should be made upon ShernaDs long
ne extendi from Rome to the Ten Oessee river, IL
opposition to the solid movemenG northward. Un-
Tor unateiy, his suggestion not needed. Ceaid
Sherman have then been beaten II detail, the entire
pact OF Lne campaign would have been changed and
our Independence would be now fact dCcOmpl1
With General Johnston In charge Of The entire De
partment OF the West seconded by the eutfy and skill
of Taylor, shall look tor new and better day be
confidence Of the people will be restored the morale OF
the troops improved, and victory again march with ogr
Scared and y0erau exions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
From the Richmond Dispatch.
s+HEERNpR. EnOTE


The Philadelphia Inquirer and o$her Federal journals
give r'end, Cow Fooe, Indifferent welcome.
The intention which he announced in Congress OF
seeking sequesterad spot where there is tax
aoO, IS treated by the Inquirer with rreverent lsv
ty. Certainly that spot not IN the United Stats
Perhaps Dir. Foote said ssqussrated, not seeuesered
Ia that event, Jonathan the very man toE his
money.
W think if MIR. Hocte expressed any desire in Con
gress to go to the United States it must have been to
be sequt rated That country affords greater facilities
for such object than any other land under the gun
Confederate amigra,. who wish to be disposed OF in
that way have only to call ut the captains office and
settle. Mr.. Foote believe, has considerable prep
ery in the United States which 10 may be disposed to
look after, and MIR. Lincoln will help him to do it
tha Inquirer however, does not the point. 1t thinks
that Mr. Fooe only desires to be sequestrated anu re-
commeRds th0 Old Capitol Prison
- If this Recommendation is carried out, Dir. Foote,
late of the Confederate capitol will have made poor
exchange. We hope they will let the old gentleman
pass. He has been good enough Confederate, it is
true, and abuse Of jeff Davis does not atcne for that
crime in Yankee eyes. But he is an old man, MY
lord--a very old man lie does not want to be Sc
frustrated, whatever be may say. Solitary conhne-
nent would kill him or, if shut up with other prison.
es, be would talk them to death less than twenty
four hours. The IDEA of Yankee ourne, that he s
to rsaks tour through New Eng land aud hold sweet
converse vita its inhabitants, would be humane
to him and mercifu to mankind.
All the old women in that country would die OF vexa-
ton from not being able to get word in. The Amerl
CLOVIS, who boasts that he talk so fast that it
takes echo six months to repeat him, slow OF speech
compared with EOote.
Ga the whole Let Us hope that Mr. Fo2e will 60 to
England The Uuited States is place tot emgratng
Confederates. he viii 6ud good many heart broken
eXles in Great Britain who will like to Eear tho news
from heir dear coanry. He can 81 them the very
latest advices, especially apsn eae point, which vltaay
touches their sensitive natuaswhethsr seqaesterisg
in England meaas ssquestratoa in the Confsaeracy.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-07-27
The 18th Wisconsin War Eagle"-
Good for the Bows and Girls.

The children's Eagle Army through its sue
cesslul leader. Alfred Il. Sewel, ofthis city, has
paid into the Northwestern Sanitary Fair, from the
sale ofalbum pictures the old bird. the magnif
cent sum of sixteen thousand three hundred and
ten dollars and fifty cents (Sl6,3l0.j0).
Mr.. Sewen has commenced the publication in
Chicsg o ola FIRST class cldren's paper, "The Little
Corporal which bids fair 20 BE all he claims it
shall be, the best Chidrens pager in America.
The "Childrens Portrait of Mr.. Lincoln which
is given as premium to every subscriber, is one
oi the neatest steel portraits we have seen of our
marty red President. The publisher sends spec-
men copy OF the "Corporay' to any address for ten
cents. We wish the paper the success It appears
so richly to- desc ve.--Cficago Tribune.
Well said, Mr.. Tribune. zone good turn de-
serves another" Mr.. lSewell'has done the Soldiers
"good turn by working to the tune OF sixteen
thousand dollars at their Fair; let editors DO him
a"good turn by passing this notice around, and
let parents and children everywhere do Themselves
"goo turn as well ms the publisher, by subscri-
bing for his beautiful paper, the price OF hch il
only dollar year. 1t is bright. sparkling and
promising, both in typography and contents IL
already erccis erery ohildren's paper tta IRE knOT
Of ia This ceuntry-Chicago Evening Journal.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-07-27
The 43th at Home.

Tie gallant 18th Indiana had grand reception
at indianapolis on Tuesday week. Speeches were
made by Governor Morton, Colonel Eddy and
others. They have been mustered out, and we
have had the pleasure Of shaking the hands of sew
eral who went from this county. Below We give
short history of the regiment:
The 18th Regiment was organized in Goshen.
Indiana, in December and January, 1851 and 1862,
and left for Cairo, Illinois, February LIST, and was
assigned to duty at that POST, but remained but a
short time, when it was ordered up the Tennessee
river was engaged in the siege of Cornith, and the
marches and countermarches in pursuit oil Gen.
Price, until the Doth of September. 1862; was en-
gagged in the battle of Iuxa, where the regiment
lost II Is men in killed and wounded. out of 42O en-
gaged participated in the battle of Corinth, Oct5-
Der Sd and 4th, 1862, and lost 90 men killed and
wounded: was in the campaign down the Mississippi
Central Railroad to Oxford, Mississippi, and back
to Memphis. and from thence to Vicksorfg, land
ing sixty miles below that place; marched to the
rear OF Vicksburg participated in the skirmish OF
Forty Hills, May Sd; battle of Raymond, May
18th; battle of Jackson, on the 18th, and the bat
tie of Champion Hills, May 18th. losing 33 men
killed and wounded in the engagement; participa-
ted in the siege of vicksburg, and in the assault
on the 22d OF May, 1868, losing 80 men, killed
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-07-27
HONOR TO THE SOLDIERS.
PUBLIC DINNER.

AT meeting Of number Of n. citizens of Ply
mouth, held ut Phillips & JoIdison's Law Office,
on Tuesday evening last, for the purpose of agree
ing upon day to honor the returned soldiers with
n Public Dinner, John l.. Westervelt, Esq. was
called to the Chair and Thomas +. Houghton,
Esq, appointed Secretary.
On motion, it was resolved that the Union men
of Marshall County give Pubic Dinner to the
returned soldiers, at Plymouth, on Thursday Au-
gust 18th, 1865, and that every soldier in the
County, at the time, no matter where he enlisted,
be invited to attend and participate.
On motion, the Chair appointed the following
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS:
Center TorashiD.-John F. Langenbaugh, r. X.
Houehton, t. A. Borton. Ephraim Moor, n. D
Lovely, G. c. Buck, ID. F. Hartman. Joseph Yves
terveit, w w. Hill, Charles Whitmore.
Bourbon To,cnshp.-Albert Borton, Benz. Reed.
TippeeaRoe IO,cnshiP.-Calvin Wood, James
Turner.
Walnut To,onship.-G. w. Gordon, John A.
Butcher.
Green To,cnshiD.-Wm ]. Hand. Hugh Mccoy.
Union ToURshig.-El Parker. Oliver b. Porter.
West TownsAip.--John w. Cleaveland, James
A. Corsc.
Polk Tornslip.-Thomas Tyner, Sr., John W.
Sh-rrood-
North Tocaship Robert Schroeder, Hiram Ba-
ker.
German TOrnsAip.-John kaufman, Josiah G Ell
selma.
It was made the duty OF this Committee to col
lect funds, procure speakers, music, artillery, So
licit cooked provisions for the dinner, prepare the
tables, ETC.. etc.
J. l.. WEsTERvELT, Chairman.
T. X. HoUGRTON, Secretary.