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

IT is remarkable that of all the armies of the Con-
federacy that under the immediate command OF Gener
al Lee, alone to keep its ranks full and to be in
great measure free from deserto n. 1t is said upon
pretty good authority tha the army of Northern Vir
gina is now about strong, numerically, as it was
when the campaign commenced IN May last, although
detachment have been seat from it to other points
In Virginia and North Carolina The order revoking
details has cen rgdly enforced and the enrolling Off
GERS are pretty vgant in picking up straggers or alb
sentees from their commands This does not appear to
be the case in the far South and Southwest Deserton
and absenteesm awfuly prevalent, if we are to be-
Heve half of what read and hear about the state Of
things in the department now supposed to be under the
supervision OF General Beauregard. Forces melt away
without any fair account of their disappearance being
possible We are not 80 certain that President Davis
was far wrong in bis Macon speech, when he said that
twothirds of the army of Tennessee was at home. A
large portion of it certainly was, and suppose still
is A Charleston papsr says that tbsre is command
in that department with between twenty and thirty
thousand names still borne ismuster rolls, and not
over seven thousand men present in its ranks It ID
surely useless to talk about turning post conmissares
and quartermasers into the ranks and armHg the
colored population, when those actually in the army
are to 30 great extent absent from it's ranks If wa
cannst keep these already have how can we expect
IN Lnnr> n+hsra -
There must be great laxity somewhere sarely il
the enemy k their hired Invaders from deserving
We ought to be abba to retain with our standards these
citizen soldiers who must feel that they fighting to
preserve all that is or ought tC be dear to frsemsn.
The Confederate Congress ought to do one thing
that it appears to have too often and too long neglect
ed 1t ought to see that the soldiers are promptly
paid Their pttance is little enough in al conscience
but whatever it is, they want it, and ought TO have
1t would encourage them by showing that the country
is trying to do what it for them. The neglect tC
pay the soldiers promptly has bad effect We nay
fairly that some part at least # the assertions
which take place can be traced to that cause
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

speaking of Sherman'u projected march through
South and North Carolina for the purpose OF uniting
with Gen. Grant, and the hope entertained by many
that the bad weather will impede his advance, the
Richmond DhpAtch says it has great faith in suoI
allies wind and weather. They have proved trs, .ch
too often since the commencement OF this ,sar
Besides we READ that 10 the campaign Of JaIuGry and
February, 1881, between CORVALLIS and ,iresaeoveT
this same ground-the rains and the high water did
by means, put an end to military evolutions Corn
wallis pursued Grsene, and Greece retired before him
with the moat uhremitting vigilance and the most IN :
tiring activity although IL was raining incessant
nearly the whole me and the waters were
up for several weeks, from the borders of South Caro-
liza into Virginia We rather hope that military
means will be found to hold Sherman in check and to
protect the country AID delay his advance as aueh
possible.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
EUROPE tAND THE CoEFEDEWACY--IL
oUEsTIOS OE RECoGNTVEoN WITH THIa Az
OIIPIOS.OE SLAVERY

EUROPE tAND THE CoEFEDERACY--IIIs
oUEsTIOS oE RECoGNIVEoN WITH THE Az.
OLIFIOS OF SLAVERY.
The London Times discusses belief, which it las
seen recently expressed in Southern journals that g'a
very ls the only existing obstacle 10 the recognition o.
the Confederacy by European Powers. 1t says
That sacrifice is contemplated possible, and pro
posed as polite measure. The SOutEerners ha" ,r
red long step forward the idea which the w r
OF negroes ID their armies seems to have orgfnoiej
The plan OF armiUg negroes a rnss~ o n dsl.,,c .
made it still more familiar. T5r or|,r,,~n1s G,r oo4
against sucn measure the v,ecesstV for il, and ii.
value the negro would Alta to freedom "a the reward
bj'o - DE periectly we'll known 10 the
80 % the Southern States. Ga these
u'y easily be deceived, bat as to tho e.
m ", % abandon slavery in its present form
~ PropiV "' ng the Governments OF Europe, the Con
sUT."'" may easily deceive themselves.
49,. any scheme OF emancipation effected by the SCala
i~ II, England, as nation, would certainly olr no
, word OF opposition the contrary, should ri Die
| IL The change, end wish it every SUCCESS. But H.
kno" well that slavery ia not the only Of The S.
casson of the Southern States nor is emancipation Tic
real OBJECT OF the North in carrying the 80 per
slstently. The negro and bis condition were only olt
among many causes of the rupture. The tendency
the republic to separate existed from the day II W.
constituted was seen dreaded, and uad certain ON
dltions predicted by its first founders These c9ad
tiens have been brought about, and fierce civil war
ls the consequence The negcO was introduced into the
quarrel by an afterthought. Let the Souherney5 cir
to emancipate their slaves immediately and propose
to the North az tie sacrifice by which they are ready
purchase It's recognition Of Southern Independence
Ehe offer would be ected as Vauelesg and submssi01
kand return to the Union would be insisted on lba
only conditions of peace. Every State Of Europe
knowledged the Republic when it was governed by
Constitution permitting slavery as fully as the 5c"h
ern States permit il Why should ts abau.
dsnmens by the Confederacy buy n recoga.3a
that is withheld for many other reasons y yelling OFF
this theme, the Southerners have INDUCED ia sp,cu.
tion which induce doubt whether they d. not dream
aud see visions. That they would prefer in case Of
the worst to submit to any government than that
the n ORTIZ we can well understand but q "protccto
ate OF England, France or Spain can be on strong
mods OF expressing hatred Of "the Yankees" "
know OF no European Power likely to accept such a.
improbable Cher. England would certainly refuse The
gut. France, with it's recent Mexican ezperieEc
would, We think "desline, with thanks" And the dea
Ct propltIsting Spain, the most obstinate saveysoP-
porting government in the world, by a proposal 10
aoosh the system is eccentric TO throw doubt q"
the reality of the whole discussion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
FROM BELOW.

The enemy seem to have been amusing themselves
this forenoon by way OF wasting their ammunition. 1t
is not known precisely where the heavy reports of
non come from, but it is generally believed they pro-
eeeded from the fleet outside Smelling Hoke's lines
Merely to annoy his troops.
is reported that the enemy have succeeded in get
ting two monitors inside the bar-ene is believed to be
the Montauk. They lay about three miles below, and
out of range Of Fort Anderson. A namber Of wooden
boats are also in the river above Fort Fisher
The enemy have garrison at Smithvile of about
four hundred men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
DEATH De GENERAL ]. II. WINnER

We regret 10 learn that this distinguished eficsl
died suddenly a. Florence, South Carolina, Oh Monday
night the Gin l. about tbs lime when the cars
lett for this pace, He vas probably ravelhng upon
some public bu-rntss. We saTe 10 particulars but
ara Inclined to believe that the General dNd of appo-
plexy.
The deceased was native of Maryland, and 40 cik
Ger OF the old army. When the war broke oat be
promptly bis fate with the South and adhered to
her fortunes with undated zeal and fidelity ap to the
time of bis Sudden and llmerted death. ..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

The ne OF the South Carolina Rail Road at last ac
counts Monday evening still intact.
A dispatch dated near SpIinCtowa Fehyrarv seb ~ n
says: The enemy demonstrated upon Us along Little
sakehatcbe for distance of miles, but on dseover
Ing our batteries aer skrmshng with for some time
commenced building barbados themselves and have
ceased diminishing Our scouts report no enemy nesreT
Lower Three Raas than last night about twelve miles
They also report the enemy moving Mathews Rim
and burg road which the Saehatcbe at
Butord's Bride. -
BODY OF the enemy are reported moving on the Bu-
ford's Bridge and BIsckville road.
later dispatch, dated near Sprust town. via Midway,
ll.3O, A. M February g., says The enemy crossed a
strong force 70 the left OF our works Odonia Ford The
enemy canreach the railroad to-day
LATsR-NBAB SPRING TOWN. Feb. 6, 2 Is P. M via M1p.
Wy The enemy are diminishing, with rs at Odonfs
Ford. Strength not yet ascertained.''
NO movements in cur immediate front sloag the coast
Char. Courier It'll.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

Loss OF TIE STEAMER RATTLEssAKE---The Ane
steamer "Rattlesnake," from Nassau N. P. in at
tempting to the blockade off this port ashore
on Long Island about three O'Clock Friday morning.
She ran ashore about three Miles from Battery Marshal
on Sulvan's Island. AN unsuccessful effort made
Tighten her by throwing overheard portion of the
cargo. Finding bis exerona hopeless, the captain set
landed on suivan's Island They arrived 10 the city
Friday evening. Battery Marshall opened upon the
blockader firing the wreck, and protected the crew
ia thsr landing.
The "Rattleanaka" is said to ba the copsort of the
tallahassee" Twothirda OF her cargo we're On Goy-
ernpent account and consisted of coffee, bacon, &c.
Chls CON- Ter 4fh inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

WE do not hear anything Of the enemy having reach
ed BranchVile, having struck the South Car DINA
Railroad at any point and We do not believe that he
has done We also inclined to rely upon iRfor-
nation going to show that be will not bs permitted to
pursue bis march through South Carolina with the
same and impunity that he did through Georgia
We have heard of dispositions and movements which it
seems to US will result in bringing Sherman's move
ments to halt We need not specify what these move.
ments are, but Of they comprise in their opera.
tons something more than militia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

Nnetenths of the mseres and vices of manhood pro-
eesd from ideness with men OF quick minds to whom
it s especially pernicous, this habit is commonly the
fruits of many 6sappontmeus, and schemes oft bale1
they fail in their schemes not much from the want OF
strength from the iIdirecdon of it. The weakest
living creature by concentrating bis powers upon
by dispensing his over Uauy fails to accomplish anv-
thing. The drop By continual falling bores ig passage
through the hardest rock the hasty torrent rug6es
it with hiaeous uproe~, and leaves 20 trace behind,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
Now is indeed the winter Of oar discomfort and de.

NOW IL IuGeeu IHG WluLSC "a 0IeS0ILenE 0ca-
pondsney and yet We are not half as disconnected or
Respondent as the men Of the first Revolution we're
when the had progressed for four years. nor-have
We as much reason. We ean see and appreciate our
troubles because they present and immediate,
but more than half forget those through which the
revotsd colonista passed at any rate do not fully
appreciate them.
One difficulty is removed out of our path. The
camosrs for peace who based their opposition to the
Confederate Gevernment upon the ground that proper
tatons had not been tried lave nothing to stand
on-haVe basis Of action save
at discretion. A II true at the South must here
after be unit That is something-it is much.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
Ineendiary ATTEMPT,

We learn that on last Saturday night between 10
and IL O'Clock Ere was discovered in house fifth
street, next door to the DryP Pond Methodist Church
the house being the property Of Mr. Beasey The cir
cunstances were such to leave doubt Of the in
cendiary character of the fire.. It fortunately dis
covered in time to prevsnt its doing much damage.
Shortly after the Union School House in the same
neighborhood found TO have been set fire, bat
was promptly put out by the Town Police. 1: is also
said that an attempt was made to fire the Church.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

Dispatches from Adams Run and Salkahatchie re-
port all quiet those points. No dispatches were
ceived from Broxton's Bridge.
Our scouts Sakahatchie report there is only one
division Of the enemy remnniug at Pocotaligo. 1t ia
composed 8oleiy Of Fosters troops: ODe brigade Is
eucamped on he road to saIkahatchie bridge, on
the road parallel to the river road, and the Me-
PhersoDvIle road. They very near Pccotaligo
and within easy supporting distance OF each othsr.-
Very few troops are Pocotago, and they fort-
f9ing - Chas Courier 4M inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

A contemporary remarks that France is richer in a
naval and military point of view, and poorer in f.
naDcia than she has been perhaps during the pres
ent century This may well be so. Her army is nu-
merous spendidy equipped, highly disciplined ably
commanded and thoroughly devoted. Her navy is new,
built on the best and most scientific principles, is well
armed and well manned Her voice in Europe is poen-
ta bat her recent glories have been costly and have
brought no material compensation for the vast
expense incurred 10 winning them. Algeria is
cason for oatay instead of being of profit
The Crimea yielded laures but nothing else, debt
and although the Italian war added Savoy and Nice to
the Empire it didnothing to fill the treasury it's sx-
penses had depleted for Savoy and Nice poor little
countries.
Mexico With IFS mineral riches, held out gtteriag
prize to the ambition OF the French ruler. 1t PROM
ised what his people wanted and longed for-weath-
Louis Napoleon put Macmillan on sort OF throne
hached up for him in that country, and by way of in
ent for the expenses incurred in setting up his pup
pet re is to receive certain provinces Of Northern
Mexico, notably Sonora, which said State OF Sonora
lies directly South of California and is said to be rich
in gold and silver Sonora, however, is not the only
territory that the French will claim or in which French
influences will predominant. These Influences will come
in contact with the United States, along the whole
border or boundary between that power and Mexico.
If opposition is made to his possession Of Sonora he
will have an excuse, of which te-wiIl rot be slew to
avail himself Of eezng upon California, and With Mex
ico and her ports for base he will find little difficulty
in doing So We really think that that grave silent
inscrutabIa already contempates that seizure and
when perfectly ready will fnd his own time and bis own
occasion for doing BE will know how to make the
rupture that will give him the excuse if not the justi-
fcation, for his acts Where there is will there is
waY.
We think these things look quite favorable for PUP
ture between Louis Napoleon and the Lincoln govern.
ment. That rupture will neither be retarded nor &C.
CELEBRATED By any considerations OF interests OF
wishes The cool and astute Nephew OF his Uncle %
will simply consider elements in his calculations
for the promotion of his own plans. We need not
care more for him. His plans and ours may co.
ilcide, ond We think they will A fresh antago o.
mist TO the United States cannot bat relieve us
from some Of tbs pressure under which we now
labor. Our Independence or antagensm to the United
States cannot but be favorable to Louis Napoleons
plans by distracting the attention Of the only power
likely TO oppose obstacles TO their accomplishment
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

4 SAMPLE CT SAVANNAH RULE.--We find in the
Nav York Commercia the following paragraph, which
viii show how delightful the Yankee rule in Savannah
is becoming
"a Savannah belle stepped Of lhe sidewalk the
other day SO avoid walking nnder the American flag
which hing in front Of ofieer's headquarters Gan
Geary, military commandment of the city, Immediately
gave orders to have her promenade back and forth
der the hateful symbol for hour, ss warning FOL
similar Ctfeudeia."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

& letter from Nassau, dated January lGtb state
that eighteen bockaderuaLers were taking IN Cargo
OF arms, ammunition, clothing and medicines IJI ~
mngton. Eight vessels left there between .'.I So,
and 10th to the blockade. One ytss'i voyN ,g~
100 Founder Armstrong guna There were oySS s"o
and half million pounds of bacon stored OF So
awaiting chance tG'be carried through the ootN"u.
Much Of the bacon is from the Northern Sa'es eoH
there to run the blockade. There were aI5o .IM
thousand Enfield rifles stored in warehouse os'onS
ing TO the rebel Government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

The members OF our Legislature sent on to Rich
mond to obtain Information of affairs expected to reach
Raleigh on their return on Friday last This it pos
sible they may not have done, bat we suppose they
have got there By this time at arthsss that
hope to get some mixing of their important informa-
ton before the week is out
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
For the Journal.
FORT ANBERsoN, n. @.
MeEsra. kRIFoRs -

Megsrs. kRIFoRs:-
On Friday last, about O'clock P NJ. one of the ens
nay steamers large doubeender left the feet and raa
up within two and half miles OF work, and opened
FIRE with IL ireh DahgreeR gans second shot nctinQ
more damage on us than we have before received
from ships gunwc undiRg six of Company B. 4Oth
Regiment the sames you will nnd below. The ships fire
was returned by Capt hosleSs Battery. After
the hfth shot from hosley the craged of
backward, very like s[crab," and much more rapidly
advanced having received three shots through
her hull from the Whtworth of which passed entirely
through her bslew the water hne this witnessed By
nss OF oar omeers who were quietly ensconsed in cedar
had retired, and after communicating BY small boat
anosher advanced to averge injury but inct
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
sHHRMAE's EsoyEaaNpa

Inc various and contradictory Feuorts in oi.ou,.,
SATURDAY ana sunday caused considerable srcito~n
a an. uneasiness 10 our community. The nresa,t @
'pn OF affairs 10 certainly Of intense pos,
I'll ~ anu VIC snail snceavor TO keep the public ~
luy informed as the circumstances will ADM ''' ss
Oar cltAens may rest assured that apv new. y, =.
pot'ance reaching headsaarter prudent tn -. IN
ea'e, VIII not be withheld. This will enaho '';unl
mors daily set ahoat '-N "nu absurd Tu-
on FIluay AFTERNOON the enemy crossed the a.rLH
natcnie Is'"een bro1ton's and Rivers Bridges spso
soroes .nS oorone;o completely oaldankng on.
sharp tight, lasting several honra - L~uInvIne'
Rivers Bridge General Wheeler ~ |E T pace a.
check and made considerable havoc am .nT enety IN
fght We have no details particular 'u.H IA 'ne
spective losses on either side, bat that OF % Tue c
known to have been heavy. Suelny Ia
Our troops fell back to tie second line Of d.,sr,
The enemy, at latest accounts, Sunday evs6ipo( -,
not crossed Rivers Bridge. "NO
The report that the 18th Army Corps were al R,r,
well Court House Sunday with large force of c,y.i
ry, was dscFedited p military circles last evening IT,
general impression, however was that they wouIS moI
an effort to gain the road sometime during The iLt
Up to late hour the wires we're working thr.Dcb 70
| Augusta, and communication remained unbrokan
Heavy Cannonading was reported by passengers 70
have been heard all day in the direction Of Bambgrg
number of prisoners were brought in Saturday and
Sunday. I'hey report that Sherman would make an
attempt to cut the road at Midway.
Passengers to Augusta report thai Sherman waa sd
vancng Branchville in tive columns, with aooat fo--
ty Thousand men
One transport and four of the snenys harges linda
hundred at Secret Post. A bout bali past twe
o'clock P. NJ. they advanced TO Kings Greek, snd AZ
ter skirmisbing o short time retired. Our psset Ian,
was re-esablished. Cha, lesion Cou1 Ter, 6.k INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

From TIE soUTH-The wires are known to have csasad
working between Branchvile S. O., and Augusta. Ga
on yesterday, and NO communication with Augusta has
been had since 1t is feared Sherman reached the railroad
near BranchVe yesterday He reported to be with.
in few miles of the some ten miles West of Branch
vile on snnda last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

HE firing OF whicl the reports have been heard to-
day. has been at our lines at Sugar Loaf and from the
aDemyS feet at sea- No demonstration made at Fort
Anderson.
report prevailed this forenoon that the enemy had
struck the South Carolina railroad at hamburg, the
second station West of Branchyle 1t nay be So but
we have no confirmation of it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
THE RETURN OF OUR COMMIssIONERs.-FAIL-
.URR OBJ NEGOTIATIONS.


1t will be that oar commissioners returned last
Saturday night from Fortress Monroe after having had
an interview with Lincoln and Seward.
AS our readers are aware We vera never ssngulns OF
any results likely to follow this attempt at negotiation
and therefore are not disappointed at its failure still
we hoped that something might come OF it-that some
ray flight might be let n but apparently not CLEAN
has been 7ouchsafed US.
II anv of our readers have allowed themselves to be
deceived by false hopes they cannot hold responsible
as parties to their deception for we have dene all We
could to guard them against it.
Well, negotiation has been fairly tried, and We see
how it has resulted If our people are deserving Of
freedom they will al now move together to work it out
Ithey are the people we take them for they will rise
up stronger and more determined than ever. Instead
of yielding dependency they will take fresh courage
summon up fresh resolution, and word for it all
things will come out right before the year is over and
no thanks to Lincoln. The CAUSES are in operation
that will work this out
Remember this Thereafter the shriekers for nego-
Tinc6I ssTi5 1 AT su1 sTe i nU~ pUoIaea "
submission, abolition, csnfscation, subjugation and
degradation. They now hnOw what negotiation with
Lincoln means, and cannot say that it has not been
tried fairly tried-and under auspices supposed to be
favourable.
There is bat thing for it now rmness and consaney
Nothing else will win-but these will. The peace they
oar is that we surrender at dseretion-their dscrs-
tion /,
Our soldiers say no to this proposition-our honor
forbids R our hopes for the future plead against it
1t cannot and will not be done. There is now a
reaction from the deep dependency of the last few
months. There is a reaction OF the public courage
there is an uprising CT the public spirit. Our very
misfortunes will prove the of our salvation-our
very disaPP will result IL the frmer establish
me?t Of our independence and pro. perity
DAILY Journal 9Th
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09
ssEsaE Oh, CHARLESTON.

FIVE HUNDRED AND sEVENTY-THIRD DAY.
The enemy batteries, ABOUT O'Clock Friday morn,
ing, opened FIRE on The steamer Batteanake." The
firing was kept mp at intervals during the day. No
other movemen g Of Importance were observed.
Courier, A{h 1nSt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-09

1T turns out that Fort Fisher has been honored by
visit from the Lieutenant General Of the Yankee arm1
Grant We suppose wanted to sac for himself the posi-
ton of things, possibly with the view of obtaining
some light on the Butler failure