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Year: 1864

The army has crossed the Chattahoochee


Early on the morning of the 18th inst. a
lively caHnonade began to violate the Sab
bath quiet of our sylvan encampment. Ii
was lovely morning. A copious rain had
fallen the night previous, dampening the
ground, reviving vegetation, and diflsing de-
Iicious GOODNESS and fragrance through the at
mosphere. a light breeze whispered in the
foliage aud convolved the soft summer clouds
that Aoated alhwart the pure azure sky. The
hoarse believing OF artillery could not but
break unpleasantly upon the quiet of such a
morning and foreboded something very differ
men should enjoy one day in seven. -...


By 10 a. m. it was apparent that move
ment was on foot and that the 10th Corps was
expected to participate in it some time during
the day. Early in the afternoon the final Or
der to march came and in few minutes the
lst Division was in motion. Very few posi-
lively knew our destination, but it was the
general impression that the grand final move
ment against Atlanta had begun. At p.
On. the column reached PAGES Ferry on the
Chattahoochee Here two pontoon bridges





ton from the enemy. The troops filed rap
idly over them, causing the light canvas boats
to oscilIate considerably. The ChattahoOchee
at this point is narrow and shallow and can
hardly be called beautiful stream. 1t CON-
pares quite unfavorably with the stately
Tennessee and the swilt-fowing, romantic
Etowah It's banks are high, abrupt and
wooded, and devoid of those exquisite touches
of grace and beauty which adorn the scenery
along our northern rivers.


After reaching the south bank of the Chat
tahoochee the 10th Corps Immediately ad-
vanced into the interior in a direction
parallel to the line of works covering the
rebel position on the river. The l4th Corps
bad already crossed and now extended its line
from PAGES Ferry toward Buck Head The
goth Corps at once formed continuation OF
this line along the north bank of Peach Tree
Greek and thus occupied the center Of the
Army of the Cumberland. On the left oil
the 20th the 4th Corps prolonged the line in
south westerly direction toward the Georgia
railroad. Such is the disposition of General
Thomas command at the present writing
1t will be seen that the enemy's position on
the Chattahoochee is completely turned and
that Atlanta is being attacked from the north
ward and eastward. But this is not all. Il
is understood that McPhersons aud Scho6eld's
commands which crossed the river at point
much higher up are already well on the way
10 Stone Mountain. The design of this move
ment eau be easily seen. 1t is to sever the
railroad communication between Atlanta and
Augusta and threaten the other railroads
| leading from Atlanta southwark. The rebe
metropolis will thus soon be threatened from
at least three different directions. Genera
| Thomas is now within seven miles of the city
and Gen. Mcpherson is expected to be muct
nearer within few hours. This vast army il
now executing one of the graudest movements
of the war and that it is terribly 10 earnest
aud means to accomplish great purpose
4 will be soon seen.
Year: 1864

The great struggle before Atlanta has now
fairly begun and its first sanguinary scenes
have already transpired. On yesterday oc-
Cured the most bloody and obstinate battle
which this army has yet fought during the
campaign. Almost the entire Army of the
Cumberland was engaged, but perhaps on no
portion OF the line was the battle so fierce and
hot as along that part of it occupied by Gen.
Hookers Corps.


Early on the morning OF the Goth inst.
Hooker's three Divisions crossed Peach Tree
Greek and took their respective positions on
the chain of hills extending along the south
bank. The enemy was discovered in strong
force in front, but it was determined to press
him vigorously in order to create diversion
in favor Of Mcpherson who had reached the
Georgia railroad, destroyed the track, and
was now advancing upon Atlanta from the di-
rection Of Stone Mountain. Nothing being
thought Of but an advance against the enemy
the usual precautions against an attack were
thought unnecessary. The troops were al
lowed 10 rest quietly in the shade, after build.
ing temporary rail barricades, and were mol
troubled with constructing the heavy lines o.
Year: 1864




The enemy abandoned his works in our i'm
mediate trout on the evening of the 2lst. He
withdrew to new live ~ miles from Allan
ia and seems bent on making an obstinate de-
fense of his new position. Having failed in
his attempt to crush the right wing of the ar
my be massed his force and plunged them
against Mcpherson on the left on yesterday.
An obstinate and bloody battle has been
fought, concerning which we have as yet re-
ceived but few particulars. If movements
contemplated, and which by this time ought
to be nearly executed are successful, there can
be but little doubt that the flag Of the Union
will float over ATLANTA ere many days. The
city is now plainly in sight from many points
Of the line and almost within range Of the ar
tilery. There are said to be many Union cit
izens in the place who refuse to go South and
are auxiously awaiting the entree Of our army.
May God speed that event and hasten the
downfall of treason and rebellion.


A lively artillery duel is going on this morn
ing and perhaps ought to say (by way OF
apology at least that the concluding portions
of this paper have been written under the FIRE
of rebel batteries The iron missiles actually
make dismal noises overhead and convey to
ones sensibiities hints which are not hard to
appreciate. Excuse, therefore, an abrupt
close. Still yours,


~ SRcuANn
Year: 1864

were more or less stunned and injured by
the explosion. and one man had his right
arm taken off. The scene in the room
was frightful-it was after midnight, and
all the inmates were sleeping peacefully
perfectly confident of security. Mothers
caught up their children hurriedly and
rushed frantically into the street, scream
ING, though without any definite purpose
in view, save that of escaping for the time
from the scene which had struck such
terror into their souls-and there, out up
on the open streets, they stood crouching
with their little families clingng around
them, and knowing not where to fly for
safety. Shell after shell i'll rapid success
sion came screaming through the air, and
as the light of each terrific cxplosion-likc
lightning fashes-quivercd over them, the
figure Of one pale faced mother could be
described, with bare outstreched arms,
vainly hoping to shield her little ones
from the falling fragment GA.


heartless cruelty of the foe Oh! the
mighty depths of moth cr's love.


Assistance came at last, however, and
the panic stricken women and children
were huddlel off into the bomb proofs of
kind neighbors in more secure localities.
and the wounded properly cared for
Year: 1864

\ call Is out, and is already largely
signed by influential men who have always
been sincere supporters of the government
summoning mass convention to meet at
Cincinnati on the 2Sth Of the present
month, to consider the state Of the coun-
try, and make new nomination should
such course be thought advisable The
object of that convention will be friendly
and loyal consultation; and if it be deemed
upon due deliberati0n, that the nomination
of Mr.. Lincoln ought to be adhered to, it
will receive an acceleration and support
which will render his reelection sure. If,
however, it should seem to the convention
under the light of the then late events,
that Mr. Lincoln should give place to Gen


Grant, the former will be expected to
show patriotism sufficient to withdraw
Year: 1864

Correspondence Of the Evening POST


New ORLEANS, March I8.


There seems to be no doubt but the Con.
stitutional Convention Of this state will
be composed Of men who are determined
to sustain the Administration as enunei-
ated in the proclamation of the President
and who have the courage to destroy every
vestige Of slavery in this state.


Governor Hahn has judioionsly deter
mined 70 make no appointments to otiee
until after the election, his motive for
this course being that he does not wish to
distract the free state party by creating
divisions on account Of disappointed Office
seekers. BE has Issued his orders to the
sherifs Of the several counties or parishes
in this state to attend to the arrangements
for the coming election. there is no doubt
Whatever, that as soon as the constitution
hiss been adopted, the busines Of the state
viii &c on smoothly.


aEHER1L BANKS.


General Banks will go to the front (thst
is to say 7exss) on Sunday or Monday,
for now sn his troops and nearly
sn his officers have gone, and an
active campaign is anticipated. The Gen
eral is confident and cheerful.


CONDITION OF NEW ORLEANS.


The city is very healthy and pleasant
with warm days and cool nights. Our
levees are repairing, 80 as so be ready for
the spring rise, and the prospect now is
that this work will be better done than it
ever was before, because Of the energy
and activity Of our present Acting Mayor,
Captain Stephan Hoyt, who is proving
himself good and efficient officer. BE is
lsboring hard to put the city into such
condition that we may escape q visitation
Of the yellow fever, and from what is seen
from day to day Of the work to accomplish
that end, think there can be no doubt Of
his success.


A great many strangers are coming snd
going. The steamers are well filled with
passengers and freight and it seems like
old times to see so much hustle and actiV-
ity here.
Year: 1864

We do not deny that individual mem
bers of the Democracy hold widely differ
ing views as to the proper policy for the
national crisis, but there is bond Of union
among all which prscludes the idea of the
administration party making capital cut
Of their dissensiOus.-BIfdIO Courier.


We have no doubt the bond of union
will be strong enough to weld peace and
war together. The insane hungering after
public plunder which has possessed the
leaders of the Miscegensted Democracy,
will keep them together, no matter how
fearfully the nation grOans beneath its
burtheD Of war. It is sad commentary
on the total deprsvity Of man.
Year: 1864

The Cincinnati Euquirer Declares the Co
Iumbus Platform Neither for Peace or for
War.


In Yesterdays Enquirer we are confirm
ed in our viewsof the Democratic platform,
that it is an effort to misCegenste Peace
and War. It says:


Although not very decidedly for peace,
il is certainly not distinctly for war. II Is
not a platform upon which to build 3 war
party, inaugurste q war policy, or elect .
war President. The objections Of the peace
men to the Columbus Platform are that It
does not speak out: that il reflects rather
the polioy Of its individual authors than
the sense Of the masses; that it is a mask
which does not conceal, put on when there
| is no need Of disguise; and, so far as such
testimony goes, subjects the party to the
charge Of duplieity.


The Enquirer is doomed to scquiesoe in
II however. The Plain Dealer dsres It to
bolt but it sucoumbs beautifully BY de-
claring that the platform is not for war,
as may be seen by the following;


A party which blows the war trumpet 80
family, and with a sound 80 uncertain, is,
to sll practical inteuts, q peace party
Willing ss were the authors to put from
motives Of policy, as little as possible In
the way Of the nomination Of War Dem
ocrat by the party as its candidate for the
Presidency, they too well understood the
masses to represent them So devoted to any
sort Of prosecution, vigorous or otherwise.
The negative testimony upon this point Is
oonplete. Had the authors Of the Colum-
bus platform been themselves or had they
been convinced that those whom they pro-
fessed TO represent, we're in favor Of fur
ther war, they would have put forth doc
ument of q very different character. The
blast would have ratified in tone in which
there was no uncertainty. We csR best
perhaps comprehend what the platform
really is,by coneeiving what it would have
been had the party been known to be per-
vsded with q spirit Of vigorous prosecu-
ton. Then the language would have been
searched to depletion to find terms In
which 10 express obstinate yalor, exhsust-
| less viRor and inhsxible determination.
Year: 1864

There is very plain distinction between these terms
but such is the disposition 10 these times to
found the authority of the lawmakers with that Ct the
officers entrusted with the execution of the laws that
many persons do not TO know the difference. For
instance, have been met several times recently with
the positive assertion that the Secretary of War had


issued order cancelng the contracts of all bonded
agriculturalists and ordering them forthwith enrolled
for the field


The mistake arises from the failure 10 observe the
fact that there two classes of bonded agcuuristS
those exempted by act Of Congress for being on panta
tons the lst of January last, owning controlling FL


teen hands over; and those either not planting at
the date specified having a less number of hands,
who were detailed by the Secretary of War, under
the authority given the President by Congress to
grant details in " all where in bis judgment
justice, equity and necessity require it," There
IS also given him in the same act to "revoke such
orders of details whenever he thinks proper" This,
therefore, is the class of bonded agricuursts whose de-
tails said, in some instances to have been revoked
The power that grants detail can revoke it, but
powcc except Congress can revoke exemption sane
tioned by Confederate law. We hope never to The
day hat executive officer OF this government would
venture to set aside law of the legislative branch,
whose mandate lie is bound to obey. But it is idle to
discuss such question. No order OF the kind has
oeen issued Or is at all likely 70 be-NOntgomery Ad-
vertlSer.
Year: 1864

Us aUfoEnis anu the Legal Tender = uestton


The validity Of the legal tender clause has been again
| raised by recent decision of the Supreme Court o
California affirming the constutionay of the special
contract act of the Legislature of that State This
act provides that, except n the of distinct bar
gain understanding to the contrary, all payments
aud money obligations shall be discharged in specie


The case has been for some time in thu lower court
which decided that the act contrary to the laws o.
Congress, and was therefore unconstitutional The
Supreme Court however has reversed this decision
appeal and the result ia that gold will continue to
stue, in law in practice the currency of the State
and probably of the entire Pacific SLOPE until COZ
trary ruling shall have been rendered by the United
States Supreme Court. hat appeal to the Chief
tribunal in Washington will be obtained highly
probable, and may, indeed, become necessary.


ThOuga the question of the uncoDstltuton ay of the
legal tender has not been distinctly raised yet the
ruling of the California Judiciary eectualy throws out
the greenback currency. Other States may initiate the
action Of California, and by the adoption of specific
contract bills, compel return to specie payments.
movement foot in Nevada to constitute that
territory into State for the purpose among Others of
reason to doubt that the Legislature of Oregon will
adopt the principles Of this at the next session. It


may take long time Tor the legislatures OF the Atlantic
States 10 initiate this policy, and still longer for the
subject to Teach the United States Supreme Court
BgC it is highly desirable that the great The
constitutional authority ct Congress to paper
promises pay and evidences of Indebtedness into
money shall be settled once for all
Year: 1864

The Charlottesville ' Chronicle of last week says
"We suspect that General Bragg going to Wilmington.
Good bye, Wilmington


The above appeared in the Richmond Enquirer of
the 26th and reproduce it only for the purpose of
entering unqualified dissebt, and that readers
may from the paragraph itself the petty spite which
dictated it. While legitimate criticism of the conduct
of public is the right, and often the duty, Of the
press it by follows that there can be either
justification excuse for making that the Of vu
gar malice unreasonable prejudice. The fppGnt
style, Good bye Wilmington" of the writer, shows
him not only efficient il the cultivated forms CT ex
preston, but also unappreciatve Of the peril OF town
in sister State if he really believed What ne wrote
manly Of the danger and tbs consequences OF
failure would have given dignity TO his language and
sadness, lot pertness to its tone-and he would have
remembered too that in his fort to lessen public
fdence in Gen. BRAGG he contributing to the very
result he would wish to be thought most to derecate.
II confidence could be made destroyed in any de-
gree affected by such attempts, then rot only General
BRAGG, but nearly every other high military and civil
officer in the country would nd themselves from time
to time the sports fppant censute blatant eulogy
But fortunately it IS not so; and We who are in Vii
miugton and Iearest the danger, unmoved by the
leavetaking of the Chronicle, and equally SO by the
reaoy echo oI INC enquirer UeheIa DKAGG Is ID us


atss State and we belsVe justly enjoys the confidence
of her people They know him to be we'll qualified for
his place. and unsefhy dcvoted TO the cause, and hy
willing to trust their safety in his hands, with
confident feeling that Wilmington will not be lost by
any deficiency bis part. We have this trust for the
future and to the past Gen. BRAGG can afford to
ait, he has been doipg Tor the vindcaon Of bis
public conduct. And like many others, his fame will
only be the brighter when shall to understand
his true history, and see how patiently and nagnan-
mously he has borne injustice for the sake of his coun-
try.
Year: 1864

STARTLING RUNoR-A gentleman just from Richmond
states that he saw intelligent officer of the army who
told him currently reported in the CITY, that in ELI
gepce had been received by citizen there to the effect
that his cousin who had Just returned from secret
ditio2, had card from the most unquesopable
had been heard to say recently, that officer
high in Official position Richmond, had understood from


lady just arrived by the morning train that she had heard
it on before yesterday that lady had
said days ago, that her husband had told her
prevailed, and was to some extent credited 10 cia
circles al Richmond, that there still few gallons
apple dy left in the Shenandoah Valley, which posi-
bly, defeat Of the army of General
FaY'V
Year: 1864

WE acknowledge the receipt OF request from the
General commanding at Goldsboro', which WILL e.:
50, matters have been heretofore omitted from our col
umns be strictly complied with far as may be in our
power. We only wish other papers would be as eau
sious as we have been. We saw in Fayetteville pa
per the other day that Gen. BRAGG had superseded
Gen. WHITING In Wilmington Well, perhaps be has,
but we do not know the fact


1t is very probable Gen. BRAGG occupies the same
position he has held for some time in Richmond.


We assure the Commanders of different Posts that
there will be no necessity of addressing upon retcency
II the other papers of the State would only use much
precaution as we taEe do not think there would be
any reason to write private circulars on the subject
But everybody to their own notion. We shall act to
suit ourselves always having eye to the best
OF Our country and cause
Year: 1864

When the President had concluded bis speech at
Danvle, soldier, who had been standing in mud
about six inches Deep turned away with the remark
" that old man hasn't lost oil his sense yst.ni
Year: 1864

Esssrs. Editors Journal:


Why is it that the Fire Companies of Wilmington have
not been noticed in columns when they perform
occurred7 do not attribute any neglect ycur
part rea tive to the Fire Companies bu does appear
notice occasionally of their Invaluable services to the
town might be appropriately made.


A CITIZEN.
lRENARKs.We plead guilty to apparent neglect on
part in not auding TO the promptness and eicen-
cy of the Fire Companies in town, in of recent
fires. 1t is to be presumed, however, that we cannot
be at every fire that occurs and it would only REQUIRE
little attention the part of those who feel interest
in the Companies to give facts relative to such
matters in orderhat proper notice Ct the efficiency
OF the Companies might be mentioned. We have no
desire to detract anything from the Fire Companies
and may here state that their services baVe been of
great value to the town for time past at leas cr
we aware that they have not only been performing
q freman's duty, but also guard duty about town.
without pay pecuuiary reward if have been cor
recty informed This may be all very correct but we
rea lily think a man who performs labor ior another
should be paid for such labor Our town is not so poor
yet as to demand watchmen without pay. Neither is
it prepared to give up it's white Fire Companies to per-
form duties they were not intended to perform.


live are wrong in any Of our ideas, we shall with
pleasure submit TO correction of the matter
Year: 1864

"Occasional'' thinks that the hatred
of copperhead for Union soldier
is only equaled by the hatred of a
Union soldier for copperhead.


So far as We can observe there
seems to be but ''little love lost be-
tween them.
Year: 1864

Mossy is q good thing, sut Sam Perry
has something better and more comfortable
that he will exchange for it. Sam is the
oldest merchant in his line in Davenport,
and, like good wine, he improves with age.
His stock Of summer clothing, and material
for making it is unsurpassed, and his fig
ures are always low. Call opposite the Post
Office.
Year: 1864

~ The paw-paw militia who were
captured BY the rebels in Platte county
and forced to enlist in the rebel service
or be shot instanter. preferred the former
alternative, and 90 went to their trunks
took out their rebel uniform which they
had been keeping for months for just such
an emergency, put it on and entered the
Confederate ranks without sigh Of re-
gret.
Year: 1864

battle it was sad and sorrowful sight ;
since then it has been constant firing and
fighting. Our army is confident and
therefore victorious. When | have been
over the ground our forces have taken
and fought upon am struck with aston
ishment at wha: the brave army Of the
Potomac have accomplished, and am
still more astonished that they pass thro'
such suferings so uncomplainingly. Our
officers say that the prisoners we take
now appear altogether different from
what they did at first ; they are more de-
spending and seem pleased to be TAKEN
Back in the Wilderness they were haugh-
ty, confident and defiant. l cannot write
more.
Year: 1864

To MAKE HENS LAY PERPETUALLY.
Hens will lay continually if treated in
the following manner: Keep them en-
tirely from the male bird; give them
fresh meat chopped like sausage meat
once day in small quantities, say hall
an ounce day to each hen, during the
winter, or from the time that insects dis
appear in the fall till they appear in the
spring. Never allow any eggs to remain
in the nest for what are called nest eggs.
When the male birds do not run with the
hens and no eggs are left in the nest, the
hens will not cease laying after the pro-
duction of twelve or fifteen eggs as they
always do when male birds and nest eggs
are allowed, but will continue laying per-
petually.