Y.ip ;Iress4
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1865.
Close up the Ranks.
Some of our contemporaries have taken
exception to the spirit in which wehave
seen proper to comment upon the recent
great achievements in the Cotton States.
The more closely we examine the situation,
however, the more we are convinced that
the end of this war is not at hand, and that
we must strike still greater blows before the
rebelliOn falls. We endeavor to appreciate
the real value of our recent triumphs. In
the first place, we have had the consum
mate bravery of our soldiers, and we have
seen General SHERMAN develop the first
qualities of a warrior, He has captured
Savannah and Charleston and has placed
Georgia and South Carolina at his feet. Be'
now goes forth to rescue and enfranchise
North Carolina. In this campaign he has
suffered none of the ordinary -misfortunes
of war. Fort McAllister was taken by
storm—the work of one division—and
WHEELER and KILPATRICK had a few skir
mishes which amounted to nothing. This
has been all the fighting that has taken
place. Beyond this the campaign was
purely strategic, and, therefore, what we
„admire more titan all things in SHERMAN'S
grand campaign is the manner in which he
outgeneraled and overthrew his opponents.
The occupation of Savannah changed
the character of the war. The rebels
found they could not maintain an army
in the Southern States able to cape with
Simustas, and so they have adopted the
only plan that was ' open .to them--the
plan of concentration. We believe that
LEB is now uniting all of his armies far
the final contest. It was thought by
Southern and Northern journals that
Charleston would be made the scene of a
great struggle. But those who had any
sash anticipation depended upon the dra
matic character of the Southern people.
It would have furnished good editorial
matter for the Examiner, if BeAuasoman
could have defeated SHERMAN in the
suburbs of Charleston ; -but Mr. Davis has
too much to risk with his armies to indulge
in any warlike theatricals. So Charleston
was very quietly turned over to the Union
forces by Mayor Macnierst, and BEMIRE
GARD went on his way northward. When
last heard from, TerLoa has moving from
Tennessee, BEADREGARD was advancing
over North Carolina, and Holtz was re
treating from Wilmington. They were all
advancing to a certain point, and, as LEE
is the commander of all these men, we
have no doubt he has selected his place of
rendezvous. One or two points present
themselves.. If BEAUREGARD, TAYLOR,
and Hoge unite with LEE, he may ~give
GRANT battle in front of Petersburg. Un
less he does this, Richmond must certainly
be evacuated. SHERMAN is advancing with
rapid strides, and will, probably, throw
his army on the other side of Richmond,
which would insure LEE'S destruction.
Unless Lea fights and defeats Stimaaraw,
this must be done; and if he should not
do so he must move his army to Lynch
burg, or else have the best army of our na
tion in his rear. There are rumors that
LEE proposes another raid into - Pennsyl
vania. This we do not anticipate. If
Lax has forgotten Antietam and Gettys
burg he certainly remembers Sruartinets,
who is quietly dozing on the Shenandoah,
waiting for an opportunity to spring at his
enemy. We do' not know if SHERIDAN
Is strong enough to fight LEE, but he can
hold him in check-until GRANT moves the
Army of the Potomac to his aid.
As me have said, and now repeat at the
risk of being misunderstood, these „rebel
gentlemen are not disposed to throw down
their hands and abandon their game with
out another effort for victory. GRANT
knows his businesslbut let us ask, Is
GRANT strong enough to fight the com
bined rebel armies ? Is there no danger of
our armies being attacked in detail ? -Let
us answer these questions by sendingjive hun
dred thousand more muskets to the Lieutenant
General. By doing this, we place the re
sult beyond contingency. We enable our
leaders not only to crush the rebellion, but
to'grindnt to powder. -In the midst of this
glare of Union triumphs, while Savannah,
Charleston, and Wilmington are falling
one by one, while Union men are intoxica
ted with these libations of unceasing tri
umphs, we look forward to the speedy
future, when all that we have
gained must finally be fought for.
Let those who talk about gala days
and general , illuminations see that
every man is hurried to the front. When
the battle is over and done,
we can divide
the• trophies, ring bells, and spend all our
spaie powder in harmless cannonading.
Just now let all salutes be with allotted
guns, and let the target be the army of Luz.
While we recognize the presence of a great
reactionary party in the South, we must
remember that this party is confronted by
aldespotism ; that the leaders of the rebel
lion have the army and navy and treasury
of the South ; that they have power to take
every negro, and to make every acre of corn
and cotton a part of their commissary depart
ment. We do not believe that the re
actionary party has the power in itself to
break down this despotism. That must be
done by GRANT and SHERMAN ; and when
it is done—when we have destroyed the
insurgent army and navy—we can ask our
friends to rise up and become citizens, and
place - Union bayonets at their back. Our
dutyjs to close up the ranks and advance
the whole line. Let there be rapid, unre
lenting war, and nothing but war. This
is the surest and swiftest phrh to peace.
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NNW NATIONAL BANXII.
Since-my last report twentyfonr new national
banks have been organised, with an aggregate owl-
MI of 1.20385,000. Then are now, in all, MS national
banks in operation, with a capital of a 100,741,080.
811EPLEMENTART PENSION ACT.
The bill extending the benefit of the pension acts
to oontraot surgeons, ato., and to all persons dis
abled while actually repelling Invasion of any
State, granting twenty dollars a month to Invalids
who have lost a foot and a band, and providing that
pensions Shall not be given to Government em
ployees who are receivingithe same psy as able
bodied persons in the same situations, was to-day
reported from the Pension Committee in the Senate,
without amendment.
6101 N. HOOKER.
Gen. Homan will be before the Joint Committee
on the Oonduot of the War on Monday, for the first
time ilinCie his arrival In the city.
THE ENROLMENT ACT.
• The Rouse spent most of the afternoon session to
day in disoussing the enrolment act. The debate
reveals great diversity of opinion among members
in regard to the moat efficacious and least obnoxious
mode of filling nethe army.
Asseciated Press.]
A REBEL RAID INTO MARYLAND.
A night or two since a squad of WalT/03 guerillas
Monad the Potomac on the lee, near Edward's
Ferry, and drove in our pickets. They shot three
men of the let Delaware Cavairz, who were on duty
there, and carried off a number ofhorses: A part of
the gang visited a store in the neighborhood, and
- 'took from , It all they could carry off. They then
retreated across the river to Virginia; not, however,
4:without lees, for one of them was killed, and two
were so badly wounded as to render it necessary to ,
held them upon their horses while crossing the
river. ,One of our men is supposed to be mortally
wounded. _
TES REBEL GENERAL PRYOR.
President Lincoln on Saturday ordered the rebel
.eicGeeneral Ronan A.Paroa to report immediately
to General GRAVT, at City Point. for exchange.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
GeleralflAirmon has been appointed saperlnten-
Arita the vomiting service, and Brevet Brigadier
General -LlTTLawtnxn, mustering and disbursing
officer, In the Department of the South.
=Trait PROM GENERAL GRANT.
A letter from General affonr, dated February
24, received at noon on Saturday says that if SIMS.
NAIOI3 6ioOtittla continue a few days longer the
44witry yea Safely Indulge la exaltation.
SAVANNAH.
RECEPTION OF THE NEWS FROM
CHARLESTON.
Specimens of Rebel Temper.
ARRIVAL OF THE BUPPLIEB FROM
PHILADELPHIA.
AUGUSTA RIPE FOR SURRENDER.
Spoetal Correepowience of The Prom.]
SAVANNAH, Feb. 19,1866
THE GOOD NEWS FROM CHARLESTON.
The great good VOWS of the fall of Charleston has
been received with joy, if without surprise, in all the
military quarters here, on the announcement of the
event this morning at headquarters. 'Unusual
yes of artillery were tired, and a universal Manley
of bunting took place. Among citizens who retain
some lingering regard for the rebellion from which
they have been severed, a singularly small degree of
emotion was manifested.
Refugees whom early prelmention 'drove away
from the now fallen city, and who assure us that
loyalty in Charleston wee only comparable to the
piety in Sodom, were gladdened by the news.
Charleston has not been popular with her slaters In
misfortune, and there are few who will say
fervently, "She should have' died hereafter."
Nevertheless, the old pattern of rebel is not yet out
of date in Georgia or Savannah. The other day a
handsome, stately, but bitter young lady waited
with an elderly relative- upon the commanding
general to obtain a pass outside the lines. For gar.
&dent reasons, it was courteously refused, where
upon the temper of the young lady broke oat in
language too emphatic to print. This aspic.
don, which startled one or two hearers
If It did not actually reach the ears of
the general, was in effect [that the tender young
lady described would rather be in perditloethail
stay wltn the Yankees. Very like this, In spirit,
were the remarks of a swelling Ignoramus of , a
planter, who lately came into the lines, swearing
that the rebels would have Savannah ack again.
Fix& eaters as bold as these are once in a while en
countered.
==!
The veiled of supplies from Philadelphia arrived
here safely on Friday. Mr. Archibald Getty and
the Rev. Mr. Durborrow, the two gentlemen having
charge of the princely bounty Of the Corn ExCharige
and other. merchants of your dlty, have received
grateful attention from many of the citizens here.
At a meeting of pastors, called to welcome the Rev.
Mr. Durborrow, the following resolution was ox.
pressed :
Resolved, By the pastors of the various ehurohee
of Savannah in behalf of their congregations,
That our grateful thanks are due, and are here
by tendered, to the citizens of Philadelphia
fur their liberal contribution of supplies to our
people in our time or great necessity ; and that we
tender our thanks to Die Rev. Mr. Durborrow and
Mr. A. (Jetty, for their kind consideration In per
forming their charitable work.
The clergymen present were Rev. Dr. Amon, reo
tor of Independent Church; Rev. Mr. Wynn, rooter
of Trinity Church; Rev. Mr. Mcßae, rector of St.
John's Church; Rev. Mr. Coby, easiatant minister
of Christ Church ;. Rev. Mr. Landrum, rector of
Baptist Church ; Bev. Mr. Silbert, reotor of Luthe
ran Church.
Bishop Vercs, of the Roman Catholic Chirah, and
Rabbi Boonfaid, of the Jewish Church, send their
acknowledgments of the generosity of Philadel
phia. The Councils are about to adopt a similar
testimonial. The committee from Philadelphia
have arranged that the supplies shall be distributed
with the largest benefit.
CONDITION OF SAVANNATI
Retail trade is gradually unfolding, and Savannah
presents a far more comfortable appearance than
two weeks ago. The cotton on the wharves IS being
slowly stowed away in the revenue vessels. by the
singing stevedores. Groceries, restaurants, drag
stores, and all the utilities are reviving. A prompt
pollee system is among the greatest.deatderata. Tne
drainage of the town is miserable, and a 'ow of the
by-ways reek with filth, while the dead unburied
horses, rotting in the suburbs, give a timely hint
against the dreaded pestilence of summer,
AUQUBTL.
A dlsUnguisked mann/sat of Savannah, arrived
only yesterday, reports that city as Doing ripe for
surrender. It only needs to be occupied to pre
sent the same example as Savannah, and It may be
already In our possession. M.P. R.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
REPORTED UEL.NFORCENEENT OF LEE
BY BE&NBEGARD.
WASHINGTON', Feb. 20.—A ]otter from the Army
of tho Potomac says that deserters report the con.
Mined arrival of fresh troops from Beauregard to
Lee, and that both the Union and rebel armies are
extremely wary and watchful. .
NEW ORLEANS.
Csino, Feb; 25 —The steamer Swan, with New
©sleaze advioee of the 18th. Wet., has passed up for
St. Louie.
The constitutional aniendmentabolishing slavery
was ratified by both houses of the Louisiana Legis
lature on the 17th inst.
Mr, Hills Introduced a memorial signed by about
5,000 colored men, asking for the "light of suffrage,
which was referred to a select committee.
At a meeting of the New Orleans Chamber of
Commerce on the 18th, a committee was appointed
to memorialize Congress for an appropriation for
removing the obstructions from all the passes of the
rdleshislppt, as the mud, etc., accumulated there has
become so great, as to prove a source of consider
able risk, delay, and inconvenience to under;
writers and ship owners; and also to represent to
the Postmaster General the delays and Irregulari
ties of the mails by these obstructions, and the
great injury resulting therefrom to the business of
the .city, and to secure, If possible, a correction of
the evils.
The subscriptione to the aeven-thirty loan realized
at the First National Bank of Cairo, lil., to Feb
ruary 25th, amount to $187,000.
Tke steamer Alice Dean, from Memphis for Cin
cinnati, line passed up with 864 bales of cotton.
VEIL LOWER MISSISSIPPI
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MEtirnis, Tenn., via CAIRO, Feb. SC.—The Bul
letin of to-day says the rebel leaders have recently
issued orders to have all detachments of their
troops in West Tennessee, together with such con
scripts as they have gathered, sent south without
delay. We have reason to believe that a large por
tion of the rebel • forceslately about Memphis have
already gone. Their dAtlnation le said to be Mo
bile. .
A raid into Arkansas developes the fact that
much suffering exists from a scarcity of food.
RRTORTS OP REBEL DESSIRTBRS-NO IRTHRTION OW
A73ANDOHING NOBILB--SRLMA. BRUM PORTIPIRD
-.1?0D:RAIST I 8 POROUS SAAAL-DISOODART OP A
SEORST 800IBTY AT NEW ORLSAICB.
Otano, Feb. 20.—The steamers Liberty and Belle
St. Louis, from Memphis, have passed up with 313'
bales for Evansville and the latter with 71 bales for
St. Louis.
Vicksburg correspondent says deserters from
Dick Taylor's army declare there is no intention
on the , part of the rebel authorities to abandon
Mobile, that that city haa always been a depot for
arms and military material of all kinds, and that
the cannon and supplies recently taken to Selma
formed no Part of the armament and stores intended
for use in Mobile. The rebels believe Selma will be
assailed soon, and are trying to pnt it in good de
fensive condition without weakening Mobile.
The same correspondent says the report that For
rest has 26,000 men under him Is untrue. He has
not over 2;000 Dick Taylor's and Forrest's com
mands together cannot muster 26,000 men. It is
conjectured that one of the two corps which re,
centiy left Columbus, Miss., has gone to Mobile.
Three iron•clads have been stationed at the month
of Bed river, to frustrate any raid on that stream
in Mississippi the rebels may design making, and
also to prevent any rebel troops from crossing. It
is rumored Brig. General Meredith has been rein
stated.
The steamer Lump:may, from New Orleans on the
lath, has arrived, en route to St. Lonhi.
Much excitement exists at New Orleans fa con
sequence of the publicity given to the exposure
made of a secret society having a permanent orga
nisation and regular meetings weekly. It purported
to be Union, but subsequent developmenta prove it
is ruled by Confederate sympathizers whose object
is to get political , power, and through that power
protect Secessionists In that city from their just
deserts.
In the New Orleans cotton market strict ordinary
Is ea, and middling 716g12. Sugar and unloose'
fair. The demand is firm. Market poorly supplied.
Prime sugar, 22%; very common, 21. Prime MO
lasses, SL2O. Superfine flour, $9,60@9.60; low
extra, $10.16. -
FORTRESS ROBROIL
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CHANGE-THE WZATHER.
FORTRIMS Monaca, Feb. 24.—The nag.of.truoe
steamer New York, Captain Chisholm, arrived here
bet evening from Point Lookout, hid., with seven
hundred and iieventreix rebel prisoners. She left
here to-day for 'Farina, on the James river, where
the exchange of prisoners on both aides is progressing
very rapidly.
CALIFORNIA. •
Six Fnewoisine, Feb. 23.—The mall steamer Sa.
memento sailed to-day for Panama, with about 60
passengers and $1,000,000 in Measure, of whieh
6431,000 goes to New York.
Washington's Birthday was observed as a holi
day, business being entirely suspended. There is
great iejoioing here over the fall of Charleston.
Railroad Accident.
BOSTON' Feb. U.—The passenger train whfoltleft
New Yolk yesterday via Springfield, due here at mid
night, did not arrive until five o 9 olook this morning.
It was detained five houre by, an accident near
Brookfield. The axle ofthe locomotive broke, detach
ing one of the hind driving wheels, which, incli n i ng
inward, stove the panels and seats in a serious man
ner greatly frightening the passengers. No person
was injured.
Explosion or o Powder MIL
Dimmer% MILLe, Del., Feb. 24.—One of the mille
In the Hagley yard at Dupont's powder works ex
ploded at 9:80 this morning. Three men who were In
the building at the time, were killed—John Moil woe,
Michael Dougherty and John Hughes. The cause
of the accident is unknown.
Fire in the Cincinnati Enquirer Office.
Oisommeix,'l 4 eb. 26.—A dre this morning de
lamed the composing rooms of the Enquirer ethos.
The loss is not ascertained. The paper will be limed
as usual.
PATERSON'S 001T8TAB78IT DST/1070R for Mandl
le out this morning with full descriptions of all the
new counterfeits. It h a useful and reliable publi
°ellen to the whole Wigwag °optimally.
WILMINGTON.'
PALL DETAILS OF THE CAPTURE.
History .of the Preceding Operotions
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A VICTORY AT TOWN CREEK . ON
SUNDAY.
Judicious Disobedience of Orders by Oon. Vox.
-NITBRENDEE AND OCCUPATION OF
TJUUE crr ON '2IIE 29d.
The Navy Yard, Government Mille, (Ate:,
Burned qy the Rebels.
SEVERAL HUNDRED UNION PRISONERS
RECAPTURED.
BAD IFFEOT9 OF SOOTHIM ELHISIBITY.
RENTINF.NTE OF THE WILNINGTONIAMS-THE
NEGROES ENTHUSIASTIC.
—Janie* C. Warne...—
Medal Correspondence of The Press.)
CITY HALL, WILMINGTON, rr. C.
February 22,1881.
In order to explain fully how it was that Wil
mington fell so• readily Into the possession of our
forces, upon the late adVelloo, it may be neoessary
for me to give a sketch of the movements whioli
have been so skilfully directed against the oity_elnoe
the arrival of General Schofield upon the scene of
operations.
HOW ANDERSON WAS TANEN.
The evacuation of Fort Anderson, it SO well
known, was the result of a combined attack from
the army and navy. Neither, alone, could have
compelled it, but, working together, they were., as
they generally have been, irresistible. On Thure
day morning, the lath instant, the Sd Division of
the2Bd Corps, and Moores brigade of the 24.
crossed the Oape Fear river from Federal
Point to SinitEville. Early on Friday, under the
command of Major General T. D. Oox, they ad
vanced without opposition, exoept from the skir
mishers of the enemy, to within two miles of Fort
Anderson, and remained there during the night,
having driven in the rebel outposts and established
a strong line.
The same morning, Admiral Porter had sent the
monitor Montauk, accompanied by several wooden
gunboats, up the river, within a few hundred yards
of the fort, which they shelled vigorously- during
the day. The enemy at nest replied rapidly, and
dropped their cholla pientinally around the boats.
Our fire, however, was too spirited and ticourate to
be long resisted by the rebel gunners, - and, most of
the garrison taking - to their bomb proofs, towards
evening the firing was almost exolusively °Gunned
to the vessels.
In the night the boats dropped down the river out
of the reach of any torpedoes which the rebels might
fancy to send against them, andbeyond despatching
an occasional fiery messenger to disturb the mime
of the wearied foe, they were as quiet (and danger
one) as slumbering:volcanoes.
Night witnessed the movement of another portion
of the army. The 2,1 Division of the 24th Corps,
Brevet Major General Ames commanding, orossed
to the west bank of the river, landing and encamp.
lag till morning at Smithvllle, whence the troops of
General Cox had departed the morning before.
Dewn BaW the commencement of a tedious flank'
lug movement to the rear of Anderson by General
Ames. The country was thickly wooded with North
Carolina pines, fall of 'swamps, and traversed only
by narrow, winding roads, through which the troops
painfully took their way.
In the meantime General Vox advanced his line
under a heavy , skirmish fire to within half a mile of
the fort. Further he could not go on account of an
impassable marsh or swamp which covers nearly
the' whole circuit of the fort. In this position he
awaited the movements of General Ames, the plan
of General Schofield being, as will be seen, to com
pel the evacuation of the fort, or to capture its gar
rison by a wee-devised circuitous movement to the
rear and upon their line of retreat. Ames, during
the day, kept marching on.
The gunboats were by no means idle inane mean.
time, but kept up an incessant Lire, probablyremind.
it g the rebels of the good old adage that there is no
rest for the wicked. The story of their achieve
manta, however, Will no doubt have been so copi
ously told by the distinguished reporter command
ing the navy here, that I rerfain from entering into
details In regard to their operations.
On the 19th, leaving two, brigades to occupy the
attention of the garrison, General Cox marched to
the left with his remaining forces, and joined Gen,
Ames' troops. The two commands then continued
their march in the line of General Ames' advance,
Cosn . troops leading. It was hoped that by this
movement our troops would be enabled to reach the
only two roads by which the rebels could escape.
Had this been effected, the oaptttre of the fort with
its entire garrison would only have been a question
of time, or rather, perhaps'
had stowed
the quantity of pro
visions which the rebels hadd stowed away, for that
the work, -powerful, strongly manned, and ren
dered almolt unapproachable as it was by a swamp
and lake which extended from the rebel earthworks
on our left to the other side of the fort, was impreg
nable, Is generally conceded both by military and
naval authorities.
• By the time that Cox, having marched partially
around this swamp and lake, had reached a portion
of the marsh which It was possible td cross, and the
passing of which would have given DB the com
mand of the rebel line of retreat, the enemy, die.
covering the movement by means of scouts Which
they bad posted for miles around them, hastily
packed their baggage, and, not even taking time to
spike their guns, fled towards Wilmington.
In the morning the evacuation was discovered by
the skirmishers of the force in front of the fort, and
they immediately took possession of the place.
Ill& MISTAKBIT VOLLEY.
The old battle•flag of the 26th ;Kentucky Regi•
merit, tattered, and soiled, and rent Into shreds by
the storms of war through which It has been gal.
lantly carried, soon saluted the morning breeze
where the rebel standard the night before ba'd defi
antly shaken its folds. Not recognizing in this bat
tle-worn ensign the starry emblem of the Republic ,
the gunboats again opened upon the fort. Two
bells bad already exploded over the heads of our
men when Col: 'Moore, oommanding the 2d Brigade
of the 2d Division, 23d Corps, divining the cause of
the firing, seized a new flag, borne by one of his
regiment s, and himself raised It upon the parapet.
This little episode no doubt gave rise to the mis
taken report that the rebels occupied the -works in
the morning, as they showed a white flag above the
ramparts.
Tan VICTORY RAPIDLY Por.roweri trP.
The intelligence of the occupation immediately
reaching General Schofield, who, directing opera
tions on each aide of the river, had eatabliehed hie
heidquarters upon the steamer "Spalding," that
he ruight readily communicate with both Generals
(lox and' Terry with that accuracy of detain and
celerity of execution which have characterized all
hie movements here, he immediately ordered Gen.
Ames to recrose and join Terrra command.
RETREAT OY TEH EINIBIAI IN 71/.0141` OP TBREY.
The evacuation of Fort Anderson of coarse com
pelled the retreat of the rebels upon the east bank of
the river, as they could not maintain their position
without being flanged by the gunboats. As soon as
the news of oar victory reached Terry, without
waiting for the arrival of Ames he Immediately or
dered a general advance. Pressing as rapidly for
ward as the soft, sandy nature of'the ground would
allow, he reached and during the day passed the
strong line of works which the rebels had held in
his front, establishing his lines, by sundown about
three miles in the rear of this position. During the
day be bad advanced eight miles. -
General Ames the same afternoon crossed from
Fort Anderson, and took up a position upon the
beach—his division thus forming Terry's left wing..
ONWARD TO was:mart:ow
Cox still pressed on towards Wilmington, incli
ning Itle march to the river. He met no opposition
until the afternoon, when he reached TOPA Creek.
There was but one bridge across this creek, and at
the other end of it the rebels had established a long
line of works, defended by the troops which had
garrisoned the fort, and by a strong fire of artillery.
ORNRRAL COX IN A QUANDARY.
To fully appreciate the nature of the many
obstacles which now encountered this brave
and skilful commander, It must be under
stood th'at this *reek is entirely unfordable
for thirty miles, its entire depth in some places
being,as great as thirty feet. Had Oen. Cox marched
to the left before he reached a fordable place he
would have encountered - an impassable swamp,
Which would have obstructed his march for many
miles further. The great strength of the enemy's
position In his front rendered it Impossible to cross
the bridge. The rebels, indeed, deemed their situa
tion so secure that they sent out no reconnoitring
parties; and sure that their flanks could not be
turned, they did not watch Cox's movements so
closely as they would have done had they known
his determination and enterprise. Oen. Schofield
had directed him to cross Town Creek, and Town
Creek he was resolved to cross.
••IP1• • • : :
EM=l
And the manner of his orossing was a very bold
and ingenious one. He had four brigades. One of
these, Henderson's, with Battery D, of.the let Ohio
Light Artillery, he left in front of the rebel work,
with orders to occupy their attention by keeping up
a heavy Ore. The other three, on the morning of
the lath, he marched along the Creek to the right,
seeking for some means to cross. In an old dilapi
dated flatboat, whioh would; have been.aooepted
with great hesitancy by any other than a thorough
military man, he found this means. It could only
hold' few men at a time, and it was not known
whether a rebel force might not be concealed In
the woods Opposite, ready to pounce upon any
small party. Such embarkation of troops was,
therefore, a hazardous one. Yet, kJ:Lowing
that he who •ventures nothing will nettling.
gain, General Cox Nat his men across. No
enemy was there. The greater part of
the afternoon of the 20th was occupied in eirossing
the three brigades coMmanded by General OM&
ment, and Colonebi Noon and Star], in their crazy
boat.
A TRAP OBT ➢OR TEE ZIRINLB.
The entire foroe u haying linally effected a lending,
matched direotly upbn the enemy'e rear, hoping' to
out off his lines of retreat. Theae were two roada- -
the "Telegraph" a "Old Potato" roads. The
neatest of these, tEe "Telegraph" road, being
reached, Oasementri and Sled's brigades rested
there, and Moore was sent to pat the " Old PubilV ,
road. BOOM haWeYefi Wile WitTpcletit had pro
THE PRESS.-P11111AbBLPHIR; MONDAY. FEBRUARY 27, 186&
tressed far enough. to completely effect Its Purpose,
the enmity discovered our forces upon the Telegraph
road and readily dlvivid their danger. From the
loose mad they immediately commenced throwing
up breastworks in their rear to repel the &Week
threatened by Cerement and steel, while at the
same time they prepared' to retreat upon the road
which was still open to ttem.
Finding that our movements were thus initial.
pated, General Cox ordered Casement's and Merl's
brigades to charge, Their advance was impetuous ,
and carried everything before tt. The rebels, con,
fund end fps silo. stricken, fonght wildly, and soon
breaking, rusted out upon the Old Pabllo road,"
leaving two of their guns behind them, nirsuing
rapidly, our foram captured three hundred and fifty
seven prisoners. The remainder of the enemy, ex,
ceptirg - a few left demi and dying - upon the field, by
making good nee of their heels, escaped before
Moores troops could intercept their retreat. -
The operations of General Terry's command
daring this day were less complicated and difficult,
but were equally as successful. The army moved
at en early hour in the morning, Paine's Colored
diet:lon leading the advance, supported by Ames,
and having Abbott on the right.
After proceeding undisturbed for a dietaries of
about four miles the rebel vldettee were encoun
tered. The let and sth Regiments . of United'states
Colored Troops were immediately thrown forward
as skirmishers, and acting, in a very Spirited man
ner, drove the rebels back upon their skirmighiine.
Heavy skirtniihing now commenced, but the colored
troops were supported by too large a force to pause,
and the rebels were pushed back to .their outer line
of works. This had been newly erected, and
was misted about a mile and a half out
side of their main works defending the oily.
Here General Terry halted for the night; very
properlydeemiag these works too strongto be taken
by pea assault. General Ames formed hts troops
to the right of Paine's, who thus were thrown upon
the left of the line. Oar loss during the da,y
about ten killed and forty five wounded.
lIIIILLIANT 07LBRATIONS UPON. TRH WHIST SAWN
Let us turn again to General Lox's mancittires,
for it was owing to the movement upon the west
bank of *the river that the evacuation of the oily
was so speedily forted upon the rebel comettlyi.lkn.
It will be seen that General Bragg, rrtiLesse in
supreme command of Boke's division whieß: 'con
fronted our troops, found more than hie match .8.9
tactician in Gen. Sehofield. By a proper defame of
the Town-eree k Ilne,whioh was an old one,lind on she
preservation of which the salvation of Wilmington
depend ed ;the r shale could have rendered the Oa ptur
of the city either a very tedious task of staging, or
a very bloody work Or tumult; These fortiflOatleas
having fallen before the daring movements of Gan-
Cox, the lay to the City lay open to this enter
prising commander. The rebels, however, could
scarcely have expected so rapid and bold an ad-
Van 00 as was now resolved upon.
encraftea. cox" GOSS WHIMS HE IS IJNE"IcrEOTED
The morning of the 21st witnessed the culmi
nation of a plan whioh. Genera/ Cor seems to
have himself conceived. He had been ordered to
arms Town Creek and advance as far as he
deemed it safe to go, but it was not supposed by.
the General commanding that lie would proceed any
great aietaree •beyond the creek. Cox, how - Over,
pushing ahead and finding no enemy in front, for
they were unable to withstand him in the open field,
and had no fortifications left upon the west aide of the
stream; he threw a heavy line of skirmishers smolt
the Brunewiek river to Eagle Island, which is oppa
site the lower end of Wilmington. From this posi
tion they subjected the troops in the lower part of
the city to a galling fire. The enemy made several
attempts during fhe day bat were unable to dislodge
these daring intruders.
An incident now marred which threatened and
but for a happy accident might have resulted in the
withdrawal of General GoVis troops from their
commanding position, and the pootponementuf our
success against the city of blockade-runners. • To
understand the_rbasona for an order which Soho.
field now sent to Oox, the attention of_ the reader
must again revert to General Terry's operations.
The line of breastworks which this commander
had thrown up to protect his position, did not cx.
tend entirely morose. the peninsula, whit% was too
bleed to be covered by his troops. In fact,
either of his flanks might have been turned
by an army powerful enough to send a
force between it and the river, and at the same
time to maintain their fortifications against an as
sault of Terry in the front. Whether the rebels pos.
sessed such an army was questionable. It was
known that Hoke's division alone was not strong
enough to enter upon such an operation, but it was
possible that he might have been reinforced.
ancon-norsaAnon
under these oircumstances; as his right flank was
exposed to attack, Terry had determined, early in
the morning of the 21st, to send a reconnoitring
party to ascertain- the enemy's force upon this
flank, bat before this had been done he received
directions from General Schofield to reconnoitre
upon the enemy's right, with a view of ascertaining
whether his works extended from. Terry's front to
the river bank. The direction of the contemplated
reconnoissance-was,therefore, changed, and Gen.
Ames, with two briades of his division, was direst.
ed to move around to the left of Pane, and is ftell ,
the enemy's lines in that direction.
The movement was conducted.in a very soldierly
manner, and was completely 'successful ' successful M attain
ing Re object. Taking a 'winkling road to the rear
of Paine, which led now in one direction, and then
in almost an opposite, Ames finally struck the river
near "Battery Lee," a strongwork, mounting heavy
guns, situated wolf a line with and protecting the
renel obstructions in the river. A very strong line
of works was found to extend from this battery to
Terry's front, and was deemed impregnable to any
force which we could bring against it. In front of
this battery was Battery Blears, another strong re
bel work, but not mounting as heavy guns as
"Lee." Behind were two other powerful batteries,
both like the others, situated upon the river bank,
bearing upon the obstructions and also commanding
the country far inland. In the skirmishing neces
sary to the development of. these facts, General
Ames lost one man killed and eleven wounded.
In the meantime General Terry had become
anxious in regard to the safety of his right wing.
Were rte rebels in strong enough force, it was be•'
lieved that there was,nothing to prevent their pass
ing a body dr troops through the woods on Terry's
right, and attacking him simultaneously in front
and rear. From the movements of the rebels, it
was thought that they had received reinforcements.
A BEWILDERING SMOKE AND A LYING DREERIOER.
A dense smoke covered the entire rebel front, bat,
unlike the Smoke of old, which was "a cloud by day
and a pillar of lire by night," and was as a guiding
star to its beholders, this served only to perplex.
It was evidently the work of design, and its purpose
might be to bide the arrival of troops from our gaze.
Something unusual was evidently taking place in
the rebel ranks, and, to add to Terry's perplexity,
in the afternoon a deserter came into our lines, who
told so straight a story that, when his statement was
added to the belief which began to be common
among the officer!, the General cannot be blamed
for believing that Hoke had been reinroroed. This
deserter said that, during the night before, one divi•
Bien of Hardee's army had arrived from Charleston,
and that another was on the way. The news of the
evacuation of the. "birth-place of treason had al•
ready been made known to the army by an official
despatch from Admiral Dahlgren, and the deserter's
story, which was probably a concoction of a rebel
°Meer, unfortunately received credence. Believing
that his position was liable to attack In the manner
in sada I have stated, and deeming himself too
weak to resist the combined forces of Hoke and
Hardee, General Terry sent a despatch to General
Sohofield, communicating the intelligence that the
enemy's forces had been strengthened in his front,
and asking for reinforcements.
General Schofield, of course, relying upon the
accuracy of General Terry's Information, immedi
ately sent an orderly in search of General Coz, with
an order directing the General - , to return and cross
the river, with a view of str engthening Terry's
right wing.
Cox, by this time. had progressed ack_far " into the
bowels of the land" that no communication had
been had with him for several hours, and Schofield
was consequently uninfermed of Ms advanced pis!.
Hon. This ignorance had a very fortunate result.
The orderly, not knowing where to deliver his men.
sage, wandered fruitlessly ln theiwoodsTrom about
U o'clock in the morning, when he was sent out,
until three in the afternoon, before he found Gene.
ral Cox.
By this time Cox was in a position to gain a
tolerably accurate idea of the enemy's forces and
intentions. Upon the receipt of General Bohol:161N
order he sent batik Only one brigade (bloore's), with
a message to his commander that, having obtained
a lodging on Eagle Island, he was enabled to ob.
serve the movements of the rebels, whin were those
of a frightened and confused body bf men, not of an
army . about to act on the aggressive, and that,
under these circumstances, he took the liberty of
disobeying his orders, knowing that Tarry wits in
no danger from. attack. High. authority has told
us that he who knows the proper time to trans-
Kress the rules of war, or disobey an order,
Is the .best commander. It was this conduct
which gavesue Wilmington the next day, for Cox's
position, capable of being reinforced as he was Tat
any time, rendered the early evacuation a neces.
city. That it was not the original intention of Bragg
to vacate the city so soon is amply proved by the
fact that when our troops marched in the next day
several new pieces of artillery, which bad just been
brought up to the rebel works, and had not yet been
mounted, fell into our possession.
When the commanding general received the mes
sage of General Oox, he immediately sent back his
approval of that general's oonduot, and despatched
the intelligence to Terry.
It was now night, and before day break the move
ment of .General Ames' division having aootun.
Visited its purpose, the troops returned to their; old
position, and everything was in readiness for a move
in the morning.
BTER. IA THEI ENEMY% LIARS.
All night long the shriek of locomotives and, the
busy hum of men, turning night into day, gave
token that something important was on the tails in
the rebel camp. Morning was anxiously looked for
and hundreds of eyes followed the first etre* of
dawn into the enemy's lines.
Night had not long gleided her rule ere It toseame
apparent that the birds had flown from our front.
Orders were now Issued for every Wien to paok up
and be In readiness to march. The half-a•dozen
tents which belong to headquarters were straok be
fore daylight, breakfasts were hastily prepared and
may hall eaten, when the men were ordered to fall,
bito the ransti.
Abbotre brig nde was given the privilege of Mid.
lug the advance, and was followed by Paine'/ divi
sion. Two batteries of artillery °orneriest, and the
remaining
.foreen,Oemprldng Arne& troop/ , breatht
up the rear. In this order the men marched gill
along the rogd WlLukingtott through eon, UMW
OOMPLETS SOOT Off Taff REBELS.
AirOTHED. ADVAIP/02 BY TBILB.Y
INN NEBEL@ 1L AND DaPhD( RAPS.
AZ UNTOWARD INOIDRNT.
GETIBRALL TERRY'S PO,SITION
TER ..13,211RKY , S WORKS RUVRALLED
ANXIETY OF GENBILkr, TBRUY.
cox RIZCALLFD.
A POIITIIWAMB
OBDBRB HAPPILY DISOBEYBD.
RETURN ON GSNBRAL AM IS.
THU EVACUATION" DIBOLM111)1D,
TSB MAHON INTO WILMINGTON.
sand end watery swamps. The march was tedious
end wearisome._ As the sun rose he shed his beams
ilemorseleacly upon the winding colamn, and
slreped with sweat the faces of these toiling heroes.
It was five miles to the city, yet the men only needed
one short rest, for to be in Wilmington Wee to them
the object of a very anxious desire.
The bead of the column entered the city, peeling
over " Dam No. X" at nine o , cloe;k to the moralism,
and without pausing pressed on through the prlnot.
pal streets and marched oat upon the Goldsboro
road. About two miles from the oily the army
halted.
TEM FIRST TIZOOPS IN TEM CIITT.
A few of pox's skirmishers enterbd the city at
daylight, and were consequently the Brat troops
"in at the death," but the city was formally our
_rendered to Gen. Terry, as he passed through, by
the Mayor.
OM CON IN CONNAND.
Gen."Schotleld entered the city at half past ten
o'clock, arid placed Gen. Cox in command of the
place. Whether this appointment is to be perma
nent or not, and whether the 28d Corps will eon
tinne to garrison this plies, I am not able to state.
It Is urged on the part of the 2d Division of the 2 . 4 th
Corps (Gen. Ames), that having endured most of
the labor of the operations daring the past two
months, which have resulted in the oaptute of Fort
Fisher snd Wilmington, and having been in an ei•
peditionary corps for years, it would be very proper
to give the division a chance to rest a ilttlp.
Tea FORTIFIOILTIONS OF Tee cum
The inner line of fortifications, which was, in
deed, the main line on wide& the city depended for
Its defence, is of very powerful construction and
=punted a largo number of guns of powerful ()alibi's.
WHAT WR CAPTURED.
We have 'captured a dozen large siege guns
which werii mounted upon this line In commanding
pOsitions, and which the rebels had no thus to re
move. In the town hall were found a dozen cases
of different kinds of muskets and rifles. They were
all in good condition, and seemed to be as effective
pieces as are used in our army.
It is stated that we have pleked up in different
parts of the town some seven or eight hundred prl•
sorters. Many who now appear in citizen's dress
-probably-wore the rebel gray bat twentyfour hones
ago. These will be easily found out in their dia.
guise by the information of Loyal citizens, and will
be dealt with as prisoners of war.
'THE CAPTURE OF UNION PRISONERS-THEIR SUF•
MERINO COPIEUTIONIDIOCY AEU DUVRAEB.
One of the most important. results of the °amps,-
Um of thecity and certainly the most valuable cap
tures we have made, are some four or five hundred
poor fellows who have been languishing in rebel
prisons for months, , and who in the Marled depar
ture of the rebels were enabled to elude the quest of
their cruel jailors. It seems that from four to six
thousand of our , men have been confined at Wil
mington and on the twenty-ftrat were hustled
into anlthlog that could be eoraped up in the shape
of oars and borne away to Florenee. Numbers of
these men, rather than longer endure the horrors of
a Soulhern prison, risked their lives In a leap from
the trains while they were in motion, and In this
manter escaped the rebel clutch. They were found
wandering all around the streets the neat day beg
ging for a piece of bread or anything to sustain life.
Many, worn out by starvationand disease, were an
able to walk, and lay in the streets with their lives
wasting away and drawing nearer the sepulchre as
.each hour passed .away without bringing relief.
One of our first. cares was to collect and feed these
men. Two large warehouses, which had been v;acated
by their owners, were turned Into hospitals, rude
bunks were hastily constructed and soon filled with
thin bony forms, whose wan, pallid faces told bat
too plainly a Story of rebel barbarity. One of these
hospitals I visited a short time ago. Such a sight
as was there presented I never beheld before, and
pray God that the like may be kept from my sight
forevermore. These poor frames, which once wore
gallantly our country's blue, were clad in every
description of garments atd rags. Many were
dreeeed In Confederate uniforms. They told me
that the clothes in which they were captured having
- been stolen from them, or wearing out during their
leng confinement, they were obliged to buy others,
_and could only procure the odious gray snits which
they wore.' The necessity which could induce these
brave, devoted men to array themselves in the garb of
their enemies must, Indeed, • have been appalling.
Dlseaee and privation had worn them all, but some
bad been bereft of their senses by their sufferings.
A few, when I asked their names, with-;a view of
sending them to sou for publication, could only an=
sever with& coldoraeant stare of theert, and an idiot
ic laugh, and others were too weak even to whleper
their names. Truly, Be who witnesses and punish
es the evil deeds of men will not hold them guilt.
less who have done this thing.
It la a satisfaction to know that these poor fellows
are at last in the hands of their friends, and will be
tenderly eared for. As soon as they are strong
enough to bear the journey they will be sent North.
I append to this letter a short list of Eastern
Soldiers, which I collected in the little time I
could allow for my stay in this scene of saffering.
Looonioxrvss CAPTITABD
Among our captures are two locomotives and a
few cars. They are not In good condition, and win
not he of much use to no.
OUR .LOSEIBS.
It le gratifying to know that our victorious move
ments at the past few days 'have been acoompanied
with very slight cosh General Schofield gives It as
his opinion that two hundred will cover our entire
etc In battle since the capture of Fort Fisher. Of
ihese;'about half were lost during the brilliant ope
rations of General Oox.
GOVREISIdENT PROPERTY BURET EY TEEM.
Before leaving the town the rebels burned all
their property,, pieiuding their navy yard, which
was only a sm all one, a sic& of turpentine, and
their steam rolling mills. It is stated that all the
cotton which remains in the city is the property of
foreigners.- Be that as It may, it is certain that our
profit from this EOUZCO will not be very great. Oar
captures ofpnblio and other property have not been
of much value.
114THRVLDM BBTWER aserwriar. BOROVIRLD Al CD
TRZ MAYOR.
The mayor, a Mr. John Dawson,"ltho has held his
responsible ofiloe for an indefinite number of years,
had a short interview with General Schofield this
morning at the town hall. He assured the General
of his co-cperation in any measures calculated to
promote the interests of the city under the new re
gime, and said that the common disposition of the
citizens was favorable to the preservation of order.
The mayor said that the latest news they had re
ceived from Sherman was confirmatory of his occu
pation of Columbia. The fall of Charleston had
exercised a very depressing Influence upon the
South, and the number of the despondente was fret
increasing.-
THS ORICKAMAIIGA.
The Chickamauga, which was blookaded in the
stream, when we captured Fort Fisher, is still up
the river, but cannot be of any benefit to the Con
federacy, except some of Its needy subjects break
her up for firewood.
DEBTITOTIOW 07 TEN psorms.
Although from the frequency of their C0MM11.9106-
tlon with Europe the people of Wilmington have
had a better opportunity of obtaining foreign goods
than their neighbors, yet the \ destitution which has
prevailed ham been alarming . A- brisk trade has
been maintained by their merchants, but the poor
have starved. The high prices placed even clothing
out of their reach, and the women bought looms and
wove their own dresees.
Them wretched people, who for two years have
been living "from hand to mouthl , have longlooked
ito the Federal occupation of the city as their only
means of escaping from destitution, and however
much their sympathies might be with the cense of
the South, they could not help hoping that they, at
least, would be relieved from their misery by cap
ture. It would be unjust not to state, however, that
a relief association had bean organised among the
wealthy inhabitants which doled out a- scanty sub
sistence to such as were unable to sustain life with•
Out calling upon charity.
A-SRIVAZ Or TES NAVY.
About two o'olook in the afternoon the naval yes
gels began to appear opposite the city. The Mal
vern was the first to pass the obstructions, and her
flag was the first ensign of the Union whioh had
greeted the waters of the Cape Fear river at Wil
mington for four years. The rest of the fleet gra
dually came up with streamers flying from every
masthead, and the stars and stripes soon waved in
glorious profusion beside the docks.
SALIITE IA HONOR Or TED DAY.
The heavy guns of our war vessels were soon
heard belching forth a salute Of thirty-four guns in
honor of the birthday of the Father'of his ConntrY3
and the occasion bore double seat to Northern men
as witneEslng the return of an errant city to its
legal Government.
• About four Woleok the Spalding, Gen. Schofield's
flapship, swung around in the stream, and made
fast to the dock at Market Street. '
TRH NE6ROIIB YNTEITTBIASTIO.
Then commenced a scene which is hard to de.
Scribe. Water street, running along the docks, was
crowded with people. The negroes seemed to be in
countless numbers, and were shouting and yelling
with the glee of liberated serfs. They could do no
thlngnoo extravagant to testify their joy at the ar- .
rival of the boys in blue. As soon as the Spalding
reached the wharf a crowd of "culled parsons" col
lected around her, and commenced evincing their
enthusiasm by throwinghundreds of pieces of their
greatest luxury, "pigtail" tobacco, to the sailors.
The "tarpaulins," being always ready for a chew,
gathered upon the decks and competed dexterously
in catching the prises as they came flying through
the air.
APPEARANCE OP THY CAPTURED CITY.
The city thus restored to legitimate - government
Is very regularly laid out, reminding one of Philadel
phia in the straightness of its Streets and the regu
larity of their spacisgs. Fine and really aristocrat.
its-looking dwellings are frequently met with In a
stroll tbrodgh the streets. Many of the houses are
of brick, others of atone, while a still greater num.
bor are COnstruoted of frame, more or less handsome
as the ifiroumstances and taste of the , owner might
admit. The suburbs are, like the suburbs of most
cities, rather Inferior in ornament and cleanliness.
The houses in this part of the place are almost en
tirely built of wood, and in many - oases, having
from their erection been entirely guiltless of paint,
have been "blaokened by the pitchy smoke which per;
vades this rid every other region where North Car.
olina pine is used for firewood.
In some of the streets it was rather amusing to
see breastworks facing the peninsula. In front of
them were rows of houses.which, must have been
torn down or blown to the winds before the works
could have been med. The mien who built these
fortiftostienS were preparing in earnest to die in
the last ditch, but when. the trying moment came,
the chivalry were not. there to give up the ghost so
fruitlessly. ' •
seems nearly ea plenliful as 9onrederatb
arid IS held in myth better esteem. Oar troops were
quite surprised, upon entering the few. shops which
remained open today, to receive In obanaeTor their
greenbacks tbe good'old "quarters" Lind"halves"
of olden times.
TIM ACTION OP 'MR POPULATION.
Mazy of the inhabitants, either fearing that their
property Watt be oonfisoated on account of their
bygone misdeeds, or placing a foolish trust In the
'• powers that ha" in a rapldly-leiseising portion 01
„Vale, left the town With the troops, eanyingv.as
way of tkoir et** With them as they passiely
salad. By this desertion many fine houses hive
been thrown open for the occupation of our Moen..
The resjority of the inhabitants, however, remain,
and many -profess, with every appearance of sin
cerity, a steadfast and enduring love for the Union.
RASCALLY CONDI:MT Or A. MOB
In Übe time elapslog between the rebel evacuation
and the Federal occupation of the city, a mob of
'Southern patriots ran riot through the streets.
Determining that nothing should fall into the pos
session of the detested foe which could be saved to
the Confeeeracy, they broke open stores and
dwelling house', and despite the entreaties of the
owners; pocketed everything valuable Which they
could lay their hands on. When our troops entered
the (Ulcers were straightway beset by despoiled
citizens, begging for protection against the inhabl.
tante of their own town. This was, of oonroe, im
mediately granted, and many Secession store
keepers owe their Salvation from robbery to the
Union soldiers.
THH WWWBPAPERS OP BritatTHGTOB.
Tbere were two newspapers published in Warning,
ton, the Daily Journal and the North Carolinian.
Both were strong "Southern Sights" advocates
One of the employees of the Journal begged permls:
Edon fromlaen. Schofield to continue the paper, stat
ing that he wait poor and had no other means of
livelihood. lie was told that the paper might be
published as heretofore, provided no sentiments tn
finicaW,.tpe Oovernmeibt were expressed, and no
news to the .enemy in its columns, and
upon the further condition that the proof sheets
thould each day be laid before the provost - marshal,
prior to publication. The applicant seemed to think
this last an especially hard condition, and rather
demurred, Ealing, ludicrously enough, when it is
considered that he had no choice, that he did not
know whether he would agree to that or not. It is
very probable that the injured Southern editor will
eueenzith to the force of necessity, and publish his
paper under the terms granted biol.
PEOPITAB LE LITER&TVIZZ.
Tile first Northern paper acid in the city atter
our entranoej was one of a package carried by an
enterprising Yankee, the agent of this army. It
was an old colored " aunty " who bought it, and to
the venders surprise she offered hard coin in pay
ment. A. couple of hours later this industrious
dealer In literati:au had his pockets full ofiingllng,
precious metals.
TOBACCO.
For some time past tobacco has been so scarce In
the army that four-to five dollars were frequently
paid for:a single ping. Wilmington abounds in the
"filthy weed," and It was one of the first articles
speculated in by the troops.
SHAD. •
It will be'welcome tiding B in the North that the
harbor of Wilmington abounds In shad, which are
already being caught in large numbers. An enter
prising man might make a successful hit by Bend
kg a ship load from here, for Wilmington shad
v ould sell at a high figure in the Northern Melee
PARTIAL LIST OP ESCAPED emporiums mot( IN
HOSPITALS IN WILMINGTON.
Tyson Ramsey, B, 110th Penna.
Adam Eittenoe, 11, 148th New York.
. John Traynor, (.3, Ist Battalion 12th U. S.
Michael Kelley, L, 14th Penna. Cavalry.= I r%
ohn Garver, a., 14th Penna. Cavalry.
Chas. Whitehouse, I, slat Penna.
Henry A. Wheeler, 1, Ssh Penna. Cavalry.
John Ward, K, 7615 New York. ",*
" Daniel J. Drury, F, 12th New York Cavalry.
James A. Raymond, D, Oth Connecticut.
Joe. Heokenstarler, C,Ch Maryland.
John Porter, F, 101st Penna.
Samuel Doyle, A, - /Inist Penna.
A Laneom 0' Caner. B, 4tn Mium. Cavalry.
Joe. Atwood, B, lst Marylanl.
Juo. Weber. B, Ist New York Cavalry.
William D. Minger, ad Kentuoky Cavalry.
P. Fitzsimmons. fl. 21 Mass. Heavy Art.
Win. H. Cord, F, Bth Maryland.
•
LIST OP WOUNDED IN THE SKIRMISHING OP Pim
20—oew. names DIVISION.
Col. Wright, loth U. S. 0. T., commending a
brigade, aim ; alight.
Lieut. Chao. Bower, 151 do., &Milder and spine;
fatally.
in. Sippey, let do., amputation ; thigh.
John Willis, let do., amputation ; thigh.
Wio. Buten, let do., leg; severe.
John Hammond, lst do , leg; severe.
Edw. Henry, let do., amputation; leg.
Watson Holt, Ist do., back;
John Lewis, let do., leg; severe.
/JERI. Wm. S. Simmons, 6th do., amputation;
left leg.
Sergeant Wm. H. Thomas, sth dO., amputation ;
right arm.
Sergeant James Weldon, 511ed0., right thumb.
Corporal J. J. Dickerson, 515 do., batik;
Corporal Charles Smith, 6th do , flesh wound In
firm.
Corporal Fred. McClure, sth do., fracture left
thigh ; severe.
Corporal Edw. Madden, sth do., thigh; severe.
J. H. Barr, sth do, knee; severe.
J. Taylor, sth do., amputation ; left leg.
John Kelley, 6th do., scalp; slight.
William Jasper, sth do. bruise, foot; slight.
Phatiney Jenerson, 6th ale., lett leg amputated.
William Alexander, sth do., thorax; severe.
Wesley Simmons, ilth do., fracture of right leg.
Charles Anderson, 555 do., finger.
James Galles, 515 do., arm amputated.
0. Brown, sth do.; thigh; slight.
Lewis Bill, sth do., toe ; slight
George Unipstead, 6th do., hand; slight.
Johnson Casten, 6th do., finger.
John Lewd, sth do., fracture of thigh; severe.
Wm. Quann, sth do., fracture of thigh; Severe.
W. 0. Gibson, 5:5 do., thorax; severe. -
Ed. Wright, bib do., thumb.
J. F. Bicknell, 515 do., braise; slight.
Fleming Taylor, 6th do., leg; severe.
G. Bennett, do., bruise ; slight.
Wm. Bunter, do., thigh; severe.
3. T. Verrey, do., thigh; slight,
Wm. Woodson, do., contusion ; slight.
J. Valentine. 0., arm ; slight.
AndristeLadd, do., wrist; severe.
Hiram Scott, do., shoulder ; severe.
MINERAL AMES' DIVISION.
Janice Belli% 15th N. Y., bruise; ankle.
Annestry Kerkler, 2081 Penna., bank; severe.
Robert hicharde, 4th N. H.. amptitationnight arm
and wound - or left arm and thigh.
LIST OF WOUNDED IN COS'S COMMAND AFTER
EVACUATING PORT ANDERSON.
Sergeant P. M. Parry, Co. K, 140th Indiana.
Calvin Stephens, Co. F, 1215 Kentucky.
P. O. H. Phillip, Co. 0, 65th Illinois.
N. J. Bullam Co. I. 12th Kentucky. •
0. M. Cross, , K, 104th Ohio.
Wm. Bubbs, Co. o,_lo4th Ohio.
John Cllckna, Co. 104th Ohio.
Henry Cohill, Co: H, ]o4th Ohio.
Curtis Gringviey, Co. B 10415 Ohio.
Richard Woodhull, Co. D, 12th Kentucky.
Corp. Wm. H. Smith, Co. 11, 12th Kentucky.
Corp. Samuel McClure,Co. B. 12th Kentucky.
Sergeant Major DanieS. Heat, leeth.
William D. Wisternber, Go. D,looth Ohio.
John Richard, CO. B, 100th Ohio.
Austin McDevitt, Co. 0, 104th Ohio. -
James Cassidy, Co. H, 104th Oldo.
John Wtateworth, Co. 0,104 th Ohio.
.
Wm H. Gorton, Co. C, 104th OMo.
A. J. Moore, Co. C, 104th Ohio.
Ming, Co. 13, 12th Kentucky. '
James Meek, Co. C, 104th Ohio.
George B. Jones,Co, 0,05 th Indiana.
Aaron McCoy, CO4th Ohio.
Corporal D. C. Bontwell, G, 104th Ohio.
James (J. McCormick, 0,104 th Ohio.
W. N. Lolly, A, 12th Kentucky.
Major Elfwing, 48th New York, lost slog during
General Ames.' reconnoissance, on the 21st inst.
OnlinitaL SCHOPHILD'S STAPP.
The following order has been lately promulgated'.
In the Department :
HNADE,UARTZII.B DRP'T OP NORTH CAROLINA,
ARMY OP TEE OHIO,
FEDERAL Pours', N. 0., Feb.lB, 1885.
[General Orders No. 3 ]
The following officers are assigned to duty as
members of the Department Staff. Reports will be
addressed and business transacted through them in
accordance with existing orders and regulations: '
Col. Geo. N. Dodge, Chief Quartermaster.
Lieut. Col. R. B. Treat, Chief Commissary of
Subsistence.
Surgeon Edward Shippen, Acting Medical Di.
rector.
Capt. Win. J. Twining, A. D. O. Chief Engineer.
J. A. CAMPBELL,
Assistant Adjtllant General.
ELEGANT I'AINTINGEI.--A oolleotion of valuable
on paintings, recently imported from Europe, in
cluding works of distinguished artists of Italy and
France, are now open for exhibition at Messrs.
Birch & Sons' gallery, Ito. 1110 Chestnut street.
The sale will take plane on Thursday next.
CITY ITEMS.
SIIOONSEMYL OIL ENTICRPRISB.—But a few days
have elapsed since the stook of the Ashland Pe.
troleum Company was tint offered to the public,
and now nearly the whole amount is taken. The
cause of the furore In favor of this new stook, or at
least one of the causes, is the fact that the company
owns over one hundred acres of land in immediate
proximity to the splendid new well just struck by
the "Sugar Creek" 011 Company, the stook of
which has risen from three dollars to sixteen within
the last few nye. Applioations for "Ashland Pe
troleum" stook, at subscription. price (one dollar
per share), should be made at ones, at the Banking
House of Messrs. Harper, Harney, & Co., No. 55
South Third street.
Tun SBVENTH NATIONAL Burs, - of-this city,
Rented at No. 210 Market street, corner of Straw
berry street, of which Mr. J. Z. De Haven is presi
dent, and Mr. E. S. Mal culler, is eminently do.
serving the confidence and patronage of one citi
zens, and we are glad to find is receiving it. The
Seventh National , receives the five per cent. notes,
with the accrued interest credited, In payment of
subscriptions to the United States eeven•thtrty
loan. The prompt attention given to making 061100.
tione from all parte of the country by this inatitu
tion, and the superior management of its affairs,
render it one of the foremost of our national banks.
THE PRILHAERDAL SHIRT, invented bo Mr. John
F. Taggart, and for saleat the popular Gentle.
se's Furnishing establishment of Mrf , George
Grant, No. CIO Chestnut street, are the bast-made
and besbiltting shirts in the world. The very
choicest goods In this department are always for
sale at Mr. Grant's counters.
Ta DRAY; 80 long delayed, has come at hit,
upon the first eight wards of our city; the remain.
lug wards (unless filled) will follow thioweek. We
bad hoped that our loyal pity would have been
spared this Infliction, and had our enrolled citizens
shown more spirit and promptness in comingfor
ward with their contributions, and bad the City
Cormefis passed the four-hundred-dollar bill "nt first,
and made arrangements to have their warrants
cashed upon presentation, we should have had more
men to the credit of the oily than we have. Each
ward is allowed thirty days to fill their deb:denotes,
and the Bounty Fund gives each man a four•hun.
dred.dollar warrant who volunteers, and each
drafted man the same amount who may put In a
substitute. Now let our citizens come forward at
once, raise money, and 'form clubs to assist one
another, then make arrangements with some roll
able agency to furnish you with the men. That Is
the only alternative now /eft. The city is full of
them, and no doubt they are all responsible persona.
For ourselves, we have always found McNally,
Parton, sc Co., 411 Chestnut street, gentlemen who
performed all they promised, and our citizens could
do no better than give them a call.
RAY'S PABX. OIL fOONTATIVIII Boors have just
teen opened for a limited number of shares 'of the
stock of the Company. There have been two
wells recently stnitik, produoing large win
titles or oil, on properties adjoining the lands of
this CoMpany, one belonging to the Sugar Creek
Oil Company, and the other opposite, .upon French
Creek, Venango county, which have Increased the
value of all the surrounding properties and stooks
threefold, creating a great demand for the stook of
this Company, at their oMee, northwest earner of
Fifth and Chestnut streets, second story. -
Omuta Nonam—Royal Ermine Fare, &Vomit. at
Ohne. Oakford a Bon's, Continental Rotel. feal-lat
Orana , Norana..-Royal Ermine Fnm,at poet ! at
Cam Oliklard 41 1 - 80103, Omit/as/kW Liinat (What
JAaire , s EMAIL Dm Pale
is now need by the gra Twzg d wrilif WARD.
most Dinned and serupalons, and is mom admirable
.•—•—•—
as a preserver, restorer, and beautifier of the skin,
Seeping it smooth, fair, and tre&
.spirgegt. Sold by FIFTY DOLLARS WARD BP tri lit ~
Druggists, Perfumers, and Coffman. B. JOnln, 111 S. IN CASH. 1
Tenth street g Johnston, Holloway, & Cowden, and IP
Dyott & Co., General Agents. feniancedt CITY WARRANT'S OABu,
How TO GET HID Or BAD HABITII.IIIIIOItO toil COXIIIIITRR ALWAYS DX ATTYNDARCR .
would not enable lon to sweep away mist; but, by I. LAMM'S 41' P 1
Wending a little, you may often overlook it alto
getter. So it is with our moral improvement ;we NORTHERN . MILITARY - HAIL ,
wrestle fiercely with a vicious habit, which would
have DO hold upon us if we amend into a higher HANCOCK'S VETERAN COD
moral atmosphere. So Mauch bad habits as shabby .elti,
coats, &o. ; they oan only be effectually got rid of Men mustered band paldbefore leaving the Dr, 171.
by emending to the just level of the Brown Stone Simeon and Jiwdering Officer lave their guru, -A.
Clothing Hall of Itoolthill & W 115012, NOS. 003 and Parties bringing recruits handsomely 48 4 11 wiit :at
60 Mutant street, above Sixth. RESUMER TWELFTH -WARD, nok ra
miLITART situ, Tamp. BILOW GREER. t ' l l
feW•St L. B. EifOLES. Tte
adttyv.
Mae. Diatoms ELL Haarant, TEM fierren
COLORED Oft/LTREEI.--.
"MAT TIM MDR RAY&
The New York Tritium, In its notice 'Other "Cole
bration of the Adoption of a Free Constitution by
Man lend," held at the Cooper Institute, has the
following :
Mrs. Frasices M. Harper delivered an interesting
address, marked by great propriety and elegance of
language, on the cause and effects of the war, and
the effects of slavery ; and with great pathos de
fended the colored troops from the aspersions
thrown upon them, and recounted their version and
heroism on many OCORSIO2III during the war. She
warmly defended the black raeo from tire charge of
unfitness for freedom reminding their white critics
that there was a Ulna when even Britons were
slaves, and snob Stupid ones at that, that their Ro
man masters weed() never buy them when they
could get others. Mrs. Harpers address contained
many pmsaites of great pathos and striking °Bi
gotries, and riveted the attention of the andlerme to
its close, when the gifted oratress received quite an
ovation.
The followlng le from the Providence Ecaning
Press of February 1:
RECONSTHIIOTION.—Thin ie the inbjert of a leo
tura by Mrs. Barger, a colored lady, as the Boger
Williams Free Will Baptist Church, corner of Kigh
and Knight streets, this evening. Mrs. Harper is a
most elegem:it speaker, and Is devoting herself to
public efforts In behalf of her ran and country.
She spoke before the Committee on Education on
Triesoay, delivering a most eloquent and touching
address. We have rarely heard a more feeling or
nobler effort In any cause. •
The Boston Daily Evening Traveller Of Monday,
February 13, has the following:
A COLORED ORATlttieti.—Mre. Pramual Ellen
Harper, of Maryland, addressed a large and de
lighted audience yesterday Y. al., In Pine-street
• Church: Her subject, which, she discussed with
great -ability, clothing her thoughts in the most
elegant and Impressive language, was 1, The Hewn
strueUon•of the Government . " baring its delivery
she was frequently, applauded by her auditors, and
several paseages drew tears from many eyes not
often accustomed to weep.
Ac the conclusion many gentlemen and ladles
were introduced to her, who expressed a wish that
she might soon address our citisens again,. and she
received several Invitations to visit families In di&
fereat parte of the city. We hope that the lovers
of-freedom will seek her acquaintance, and that she
will be Invited to address the people In other Walt ,
ties upon her favorite themes—this, and "The Bits
Eton ol the War.' She is a noble representative of
the colored' race, and has few equals and no supa•
•
flora as a popular and efficient lecturer.
The Indianapolis Gazette has•thelolloWing
rA - Ri. FRANCES SLUM BAIEMBIL-011 last ere.
tang tbe above•aamed woman, of color, leotured at
the Atrinan Meth. - dist Oaurott to quite a large num
ber cf people. Mrs.. Harper's theme for the eve
ning was the lesson of the hour. The subjeat was
bandied in a very able manner. We have never
beard a more beautiful exhibition of language and
elcqueuce than was the lecture. Her manner Is
pleaalt g and. graceful, and it is only pumice to say
that she is able to enlighten and delight any public,
assembly who may favor. her with their attendance.
Ste lectures In the same place on Friday evening.
him Harper lectures this ( Monday) evening, la
Concert Ball, for the benefit of the freedmen and
sick and wounded soldiers.
TEM SLIPPXIIIr BOOK Oa. OcisrPAirr strut a
good sLow of oil on the 28d nit. On last Monday
the ',well was tubed, and, since that time, we learn
from the accompanying telegram-that: they are
pumping from 46 to 60 barrels of oil per day.
This oil ia the finest lubricating yet diaeovered,
and la .860 specific gravity.
The capital of the company consists of 44,000
shares. They have 64 sores of the best borineter
ritory.
This stock lam never been on the market, being
held by a few parties who were only intent on de
velopment.
The 01l has been pronennOesl by the best judges
to be worth at least f 22 per barrel at the well.
" Raw BamowroN, Pa., Feb. 25,1885.
H. K. Smith, Esq., N. E. corner of Nina and Green
streets, Philadelphia:
-The S li ppery Book well is pumping from 45 to 50
barrels of 01l per day.
dome or Bend out as soon as peseta. •
I am on my way to Pittsburg for more tanks and
barrel& ' Haman 11. dress,
Superintendent. •
orritison iS Rai it.—We hold It Inexcusa
ble In any person, male or female, when they sub-
ject us to an annoyance which a very little trouble
on their part would obviate. Fipeolally Is this the
case where the unfortunate possessor of a bad breath
will persist in button-holding and Intruding his
views upon us, to our manifest mental and physical
discomfort. If these good people would use the
Sozodont it would not only render them aoceptable
aegualntaneeS, but would at once greatly im
prove their teeth and breath. Sold by all drug
gfsts. fe2T.mwl3t
Soorena on LATER a neglected Cold will develop
a constant cough, shortness of breath, falling
strength and wasting of flesh, the avant waders of
Consumption. In some 4nstances the HOMO cause
will preiduce Bronchitis, a disease of the branches
of the wind pipe. In all affections of the Pulmo
nary Organs, as well as in Bronchial complaints,
Jayneqi Expectorant is both a palliative and a cura
tive, as the testimony of thousands and its world
wide reputation attest; while in Coughs and Voids
it acts speedily, and, when taken according to direr
tions,Tromplly removes them. Why not give this
standard aril:dean imMedlate trial Prepared only
at No. 242 Chestnut street. fe25.3t
THE DRAFT.— The work goes bravely on I No
end to excitement ! Wilmington ours I City Bounty
of $4OO extended to the drafted t Lee preparing to
evacuate Richmond! Rvery other man sees his
same In print f The drafted list becoMing large
and honorable! A February draft leads to a for
ward march ! Those who are not drafted by the
provost had better have a draft gotten up of their
own, say a pattern drafted for a new snit of clothes
at Charles Stokes k Co.'s "Onepritie s " under the
Continental.
Fuse AT Comr.—Sonirrel Miffs $8 to $lO, worth
$lB to $lO. Blink Mugs $lO to
,$2O, worth $l5 to
ass. Closing out balance of out furs at coot. We
do not intend to carry any over. CRAB. OAREORD
k Eon, Continental HoteL fe2o.lot
Firm CLOTHING AND PIECE Goons,
Constantly on hand at
GRAN VILLB STORES' OLD STAND
No. 609 Chestnut" street, above Sixtil.
Prices moderate. fc27.6t
Er; Zen AND OATANNN, Elneeasetfully heated
by 3. leimee:EiL D., - Oeullat and Anita; 611 Pine at.
Artinatalapel inserted. No charge fox examination.
017103 Or EN aILtkrIBLD , B Ov - zaLArru DEe•
TA.TOMI removed to N 0.40 South Fifth street,. fel7•tl
arEcm, NOTICES.
Fos, FOSTEEHIG THE MECHANICAL TALENT
or Ingenuity of your son, ere him a Cheet of Toole.
Turning Lathe. or Work Bondi, sash as we have for
sale. TRUMAN & SHLW,
No. 835 (Bight 'Thirty-live) ALUMS? Street,
•
It Below Muth.
)317TTON-)10LB, ESSIBIOLDBRY, NM,
Lamp, Pocket, Pruzing, Ladies' and GafferMg Bole
sore, Sham, Trimmers, Tailors' Points, and Bankers'
Shears, for sale at TRUldalf & SHIM'S,
Jo. 835 (Bight Thirty-Aye) HABER? Street,
It - Below Ninth.
HUB DYE! Ham DYBI
BATCHELOR'S HUB DIE to the boot la t h e world.
The only tree and perfect Dye—barmiest, Instantanw
one, and reliable; produces a splendid Bleak or Nam)
Brown; remedies the ill attests of Bad Dyes, and frst•
Quentlr restores the original color. Bold by all Drag•
dela The ananine is doted W. A. BATCHELOR. 81
BARCLAI Stmt. Mow Tort. .192-mwitlY
am G - sonoz acs & Co.'s film
PLUM!,
X ABON & HAMLIN'S
01.13 INST ORGANS
PILOI Over 600 each of these Ilse CABINS,
FORTE& Instrtunents have been Bold ORGANS.
PIANO by Mr. 0., and the dolma la OASINS7
PONTES. constantly Increasing. ORGANS.
PIANO For sale only by CABINET
/OWE& J. S. 0017LD ORGAN&
prAxo Eunuarra and oasszirrrr eta. oesuner
FORTES. nol9-11 ORGASM,
r>3:332,-,
TYSON.—Suddenly, of eryelpelae, at Beadlig. Pa..
John W. Tyson, in the 64th year of his ale.
Notts, will be given of time of burial. •
BAINES.—On the morning
Willhe 25th inst Lied% C.
Tables. only dannhter of am and Rebecca Ann
Elaine*. aged.lB years.
The relative* and friends of the family'are reeved
fully invited to attend the funeral. it the resider:se
of her parents, No 1320 North Thirteenth street; on
Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Interment at Monu
ment Cemetery. **
- GkollGl.—On Sunday morning, Neb. instant of
diptheria, Con, daughter of B. John and 1. Olivia
George. In the eighth year of her age.
Funeral from the residence of her parents, Eitteuholaso
street, Germantown, on Tuesday . 28th ' natant.. at 2
o'clock P. 11.
CAMBLOB.—Ons Sunday the 26th , Susan Doh.
bias. wife of George W. Clzublos, and daughter of the
late Dr Benjamin B. Budd, of Hone Holly, N. J.•
DD
y PUY. —On the 26th of February, DM, John: Da
in th 76th year of his age,
Bic relati e ves and friends°, the family are respectfully
Invited,
_veal out farther notice , to attend the funeral
on the 28th Inst. at 8 o ' clock P . ht, from the residence
of his eon, T. Halkilis Da Puy, southeast corner orfnir
is,
Cemetery •• eighth and Walnut streets. Burial at Woodlands
aesgwrr--At Brooklyn. L 1.. on Friday. February
241)% after a short llloven, Carrie Phillips, wife of Allen
L. Beefed. and daughter of the late John Phillips.
H. D., of Bristol. Pa., and 26 year*.
The funeral services will be at her late residence. 96
Carroll street, Brooklyn. on Sunday, 26th lints at 4
o cloak P. M. The remains will be taken to Bristol,
1 a.. on Monday, for interment.
PEROT.— On the 25th Instant, 12111steli Perot.
Funeral from the residence of his father. - 1032 Areh
- street. on Third-day, 28th invent, at 2 o'clock.. • •
PiIIiVOST. —At hlor ciao, Conn.. on the, evening of
February 28, 1666, B. New , only son of Eugene M
and Carrie B. V Prevost. aged 9 months and 12 dace. •
BDLLABD.—On Thursday evening, 334 inst., Mare,
wife of Edwin C Bullard.
The relatives and fee ads are respedfallY invited to
attend her funeral. on Monday morning e l7th inst.. at
10 o'clock, Iron her late residence. ito. 1314 Arch
street. ••
MORRIS. —On the bat, departed t o . b e w ith
Chrtit, Mar .9.nn, wife of Wm. hi0n15,..12. , the
68th year ot her age
The relatives and friends are resPootinly invited to
litt ,, nd funeral, from her lambent:Vs residence, 1004
Green street. on Bonder. 27th Intl., at ID A- M.
Eacebeatar, MIIAI York, and Plymouth and Guerzwiy
(England) Dupers please copy,
HAZABD.—On Sunday morning,Pelkeweey 96th ; he t
Erskine Hi lard. in e 'lBlll year of ate age.
LITYDPS Plant IOODB.-.
Loppeo Toroisot.
Bombazines.
" Allowoorßcps..
- Empress Cloths.
" Nexinoes and Cashmeres.
•• Nonsoltos
8-4-wide Beove aerosol..
&4 wide Barer/as Rad. onme Blarats.
Thibet,obi, Oco
BEINSION & Som. Noo.rokoo Store..
No. 918 C Nag 'rim? Stroolli
.2 32 MACK AND WEITZ BALMD
RAL6 AT iB.
Belzeorale lower time Plaine/4 Toe Wit&
'W riekleg Flamela.
k .161egatt emerieito .14Aelnee;
Choice style ECIPZIAS tiVente9e,
tele Eyaz as T.iksliarak
igy"'' NINTH WARD.
25 RECRUITS wANTED .
THE HIGHEST BOUNTY pai t ,.
Apply immedlatelt to WM. _BROWN, Agent.
At CtaptsLa IR PALMER'S Ofte%
AO. gSe Boutlr MWMLPTIE Rinot.
from 10 to 4 o'clock.
City Warnutts Cashed.
Or• NIGHTIE- WARD
BOUNTY
NOTICE.
The Enrolled Citizens of the- EIGHTH WARD
save themeetres from the pending Draft by nu ll ,
contributions to the Foist, Fund. With Ike litnqp 4
hand the quota min be filled in three or four dATi.
About SP.OOO more is wanted at owe.
Without a prompt effort the Draft is inevitable.
EDWARD BRO WNING.
Treaauxor of Eighth Ward Bounty Paid.
42 arid 44 North FRONT Stmt.
i tgra ATTENTION, VOILIIIYT/111118t
THE
FIFTEEDZTEI "WARD
PAYS THE HIGHEST BetrNTT :
BIE. WVELDINMEir•
•
BEERSI'IING AGES'S.
. .
•
At Provoefilareinde Mee, corner of THEILTHISTi
and BReNDTIVIES Streets. Liberal tense for Souk
fell-Qt
rer. mum WARD BOUNTY run,
CITY' INFAXMALMDEI CJAJBEICEID,
HIGHEST BOUNT/Ei3
Paid to all recruits credited to the
TENTI3. WARD.
♦PPIy to
feßl-tf
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS.-
EEECiMEESOC 313CitiME"jr.
INIVEYBENTH WIRD.
The Beers Meg Committee are now prePared to Cd9ll
the City Warrants and pay the highest Ward Bowie
in CABE. ApPl7 to
BBORMTING COMMITTga,
Cor. of TIMMTIMATH and GRW BEreete,
F. A V 844 Glove. James Mac Nichol. M. D..
T. G Morehead. J. W. Thaskara.
Dr. J. J. FaMaier. Dr. R. B. Stockton._ -
I
FIFTH WARIL—THE - FOCISCU.
'JIVE 00/JaillTTEll or the Fifth Ward Beatty
Oorvention take this opportunity or "animating to tioa
fellow-citizens that if the plans and projects heretufore
made known, and partially hi/Mated. be cantod out
to complete execttion the quota or the Fifth Ward sill
be certainly and speedily Mind, and the reputationsi
the ward for loyalty and patriotism maintaintd as berro
tofore.
If those drafted, together with their friends.
will put their shoulders to the wheel, and each and all
contribute liberally and promptly. the Committee will
be able to pay the very highest cash Ward and City
Bounties that may be offered. With the asatetance at
111 enrolled citizens, and of those who may bs exempt
from military duty, the necessary fond* for the re-mesecan be readily raised.
The Committee, therefore. most earnestly anneal to
the citizens of the ward, generally, without die tinctha
'of party, sect, or cox &Bon. to come forward at one,.
prate their liberality, their riati mt. andtheir
"tr,.'sattv, yea by aiding the Committee, reeessegarted. whoa
exertions wilt be continued with all possiblennerry and
"determinatien, until the quota shall be filled by re
cruits, and every drafted man either thereby agent td,
or amply provided for, in the event of - his preterites to
Soon our gallant armies in the field
le. R —Drafted men and their Meads should attend,
without fail, at the meetings in their respective pre.
sancta YO BMW, and at the general meeting TO
- NIGHT, at the District Court-Room, Sara
and CHEBTN DT Streets.
Thom who do xot interest themselves cannot expect
help hem others. '
axturrivE connurnrs,
Janice F Mon, J. N. Pomeroy,
James Mark/and. Jos. Bracy . ,
Dr. JocephE. Coed, Win. R. Grade,
S Tustin Eldridge, J. F. Borneo.,
Thos. 0. Raydock, John Kellar,
A J. McGrath, w. - n. Martin,
Deny, S. Gilbert, Ald. John Whits ,
Aid. John P . Delaney Gee.- W: _Baugh,
BOB:FJIT K inceoLs. Presq.
JAILER R. CRAW.
A. R. SMITH. i ecre tarit,.
JOB. B. HActICNEY
EL S. GILBERT, • rreasurers
SITCOM PRECINCT. FIFTH WARD.—Citizens and
Drafted Men will meet in NEW MARKET HALL, THIS
EVENING. at 734 o'clock, to take prompt action Inn"
lation to the oriole.
Fib. 2e, Hal J. R LOAD, N. D. Chairman, FlFTH 'WARD.—/11 Citizens, includira , the Ureic&
Men in the Fourth division, Fifth ward, are requested
to meet at Mew Market Halt, SECOND and PINd it, ,
THIS EVENING, at 7% o'clock, to take action la raft,
lion to filling our quota.
It S GILBERT. Chairman.
YOUNG HEN'S CHRISTIAN AS.
I GLiTION.—The Moathli Meettur will b" 1104
TO- EIGHT (IMonday). Tea 270. ia ...SWIMS/A BUILD
.IISIOe, TRATH and ORDSTMIT. Select Bratlieti bt
A. R. VARTIOAD, Peg. Kuala 1 , the S. M. Union, sad
debate. The public are cordially Invited. .I?Laercoat
cc ramence at o'clock. lt•
to CONTI.NENTAL HOTEL COW
-PANT.—The 001100N8 due March let. 15 f
oaths BIGHT
BTltapilD OF ANT p ill
paid on ana attar that day. upon preeentation of th
same at the OONICERCLAL BANE In the City of Mk
delphia. J. SERGEANT Patin.
te27-61. Treammr.
ERE CATACOMBS OF ROME—
Prof. DE LLIISAY win he
a leebire
THIS (Monday) WANING. at the-First Reformed Pr*
by terian Chat cb, CHERRY Sheet, below Summit&
Subject-•• The Early Christians—theft Holy biros mg
Peaceful Dessbe, illustrated by evidence from the Ca
tacombs of Rome." The public are repeottnlly hatted.'
liar. OFFICE . ..OF SHADY GROVE OIL
COMPANY
45 zokrrn THIRD STREET.
Punennimme„ Feb. 20, 1865
An Election for sums DitiNOTOES for the SHADY
GROVE OIL OOMPAN Y will be held et the CnoPett`
Offloo. .on MOEDAY, the 27th instant, between the
hours of Et Mid 12 /L
_ • C. C. iIIIODEe.
lt'Secretary.
rir OFFICE OF TILE`CUT BOUNTY
FUND COMMISSION. COMMON WIIiLTH
BUILDING, No. 613 CGFATNUT Street.
PSIMADELPREA. Feb. 23 ISM.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this CoMMiloloa 15
now prepared to reserve applioationa from and to email
to all citizen* who *has Ibe drafted for one 7/ ear 4 r
timand shall thereupon be duly accepted for milit , nl
duty. or shatlfurnird eabatitateer.
CHETIFICATBS FOB WASBENTS
FUR THE SUN OF
FOUR: IitiBIDRED DOLLAEi
By order of the Commission.
fe27 C COOPER, Secretary.
WNINTH WARD, ATTENTION.
HIRRS WARD, ATTENTION, An adjouraed
meeting of the enrolled citizens or the Ninth WA:ti ndi
he held THIS (Monday) EVENING, at the Real, 'h
kit and Merrick West', at YK o'clock.
Alin)* attention. and not a drafted man shall I I'
the ward. Come all who are dratted today. CONE
Who are not drafted and put your shoulder. to tLA
wheel.
DA3IIII. 13TEIIIMMTZ, Preeldest.
JOHN D. HILL, Secretary.
At the meeting' on Saturday (meninx the rogeerirr
gentlemen pledged themselves to cash one or mf.Esa
the city warrante of recruits credited to the ward. A•
patties in the wird who tan aid ns in this mass ar
please report on Monday and every evening duriat I"
week, or to the officers of the meeting
-0 D. CasaidaY...? 11James A. Freeman.
John Pam Wothertil• • • • 2 John A. Daly .
John Thompson ...... „.. 1 Daniel Stoinmetr. •
Jeanie Freeborn..---- i Ald. 8. P. J 011011.••.
A O. Croll 1 Br. lielfalv
It ' JOHN L. HILL, Suntan%
liar' OFFICE PENNSYLVANIA BAJIe
ROAD OODEPAIST.
PHILAIMPRIL, 'Feb C. 1565.
NOTICE TO EITOOSHOLDBI:O3.—The Amadei Siecios
for Directoreof this Company will be held on 11.01 D A Y.
the eth day of Basch, 1865. at tae Ofaue of the evicSALIT.
do 23S death TIIIRD Street The
_veins will be era
front 10
o'clock A N. until 6 o'clock Y. B.
o altars or !bares traarierred within Indy data f"""
ceding' the election will entitle the holder or ho dap
thereof to vote. IDMUND SMITH
fe27-9t Bocretari._
1125 F" NOTICE.
TER OFFIOR OS THR
NATIONAL OIL OREEIC OIL 0031PANYi
MERCANTILE PETROLEUM COMPANY ,
AND
PHILLIPS OM COMPANY,
has be F01K01146 from Nch 23 North Front street
No.- $O3 WA TZTUT STE EE r,
where the twainess of the Companies will heresn r
oonduoted and information concerning the same cni 2.
IT given.
Subscribers to the stock of the NATIO dal. 9 1 . L.
GERRIE otr. oomrAars, Who hare not received.
Certificates, can obtain them by anrrenierbig thitr
tta men; Receipts at the office.
Widi. J. MALIOOL:sI.
&cretin>
lar" THE PEOPLE'S OIL COMPArili . .";
SUBSOSIFFION rims FOE DILL P,,A, , d
STOCK WILY TWAL4II dlia A HALF CLNI3 ."
SHARE. -
Eubecription Listaloses on
TUESDAY. Febraery 28th.
Chattel. 9(0.000F Shares at $1 par. ,
fo. al) Shares reserved for Workit g eatW" -s
"/ Be Property conatete of three trade on SL „We
Creek, In Lawrence and Ratter counties, ca • ":"
Sear lean": one-eLsteenth royalty t o o w n ez, tne.%
no doubt of this being an oil region rincori?.iled
So. I—Thlr ty- gfie We!. and nearly all JJl.ag
tor,. in Butter (monk";
•
210. - 2--Ftfty acres la Lawrence county.. e.
Tfo. 3—Thirty-nine awes in Lawreajs ,
joining the *chlorates& Rebert well. ProP ol7
producing eighty bowels oil per der..
&The at here I. of hone quaLit7 sa a 6 Tar en--
eede readily al 80oaate per gallon.
RUlN:Vinton list at Glace of $ & MARSHAL ' - ,
513 WAI.DUT Street -
far w Liam WARID.,—S. 311, flvd
to rollers lay de for the zombies of sy l"t7 G -6
Theft erlll be held TO'S (bleeds.) EV13111 7 .) ,, vo
I:rafted tiab3a See ' Bons% WOOD Street.. E
avaatue.7,' Let ail wee bays not yet enesorl' ~
~
SUbearligkag aka atm 1* left with ORO RO ,, :;
S W. owner FOUR'S% end SO BLS,
revs% coot CHAS, El. W-ti•
TIECL. Corrnatm.
IRWC111(1116. ATTENT/ 06 , 3 1 ,1470e
ILSVSJITII WARD IE p l y in g 1316,44., is
BO ITT rash to all who credit theme be vb.
Wird. Step In end see the Communes. at 00 a r r 7 , 1
11
‘lmin .011ce. THIRD Street. aloova Sown.
amps tee ktitid at diu poet;
A. H. PRAWMOUS,
513 MLBKIr. &n?,