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High Prices,

At time like this, nothing can justify the charge
of eXorbitant prices for articles produced at home
and in great abundance Articles of luxury or of
necessity which must be had, which are procured
from abroad at high prices, of course must be sold
high, but it is severe reflection upon the patriot
ism of our people, if high charges are made upon
articles produced at home in large quantities. The
necessity for thiSauSion grows out of the enormously
high prices which charged here for every thing
Our attention has been particularly called to the
high price Of watcr-melons. The crop has been
gerry abundant, but VIC have not Sc n one this sea-
son, for which at least two prices was not charged
We are told that our soldiers at the camps are
charged these enormous prices. 1t is an article
most persons are fond Of and confined as they are
for the most part upon salt provisions the desire for
them is greatly increased, and they will have them
at any price. The whole thing is wrong Our peo-
pie ought to discourage and put down this unmti-
gated and unprincipled extortion. Ten, fifteen and
twenty cents are the highest prices, which ought to
be asked for them, and our soldiers and people
should PerSistently refuse to pay more.
This reminds us Of q remark made in a letter to
us from friend not 100 miles from the city, who
states that he conversed few days ago with South
Carolina soldier who was wounded in the battle Of
ManaSsa and was returning home. Our correspon-
dent says
by the way, he spoke with feeling of the kind
attentions showed him everywhere on his way. His
stay in town and his travel cost him nothing except
in Raleigh. In Richmond he taken in fine car
rage to one of the finest houses he ever saw and
anXousy and tenderly cared for all night But in
Raleigh he got to "a little house." and charged
full price for every thing and nothing uncommon
at that"
We know nothing of the case. Like other places
we have no doubt there are persons here whose me-
cessities or whose parSimony would lead them to
charge wounded soldier for nights lodging but
we are sure that is not the rule but the exception
There are hundreds of our people if they had known
that wounded soldiers would be upon the cars, who
would have gladly provided for them as readily as
any people living. Raleigh surely cannot be charge
able with being unmlndful Of the poor soldier No
people in the State have done more really to pro-
mote their comfort and provide for them, but they
have not emblazoned it to the world.
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Oln Sc0ff.

The following conversation is said by Col Rich
ardSon of Illinois and Others to have occurred be-
tween Scott and Lincoln, the day after their dsas-
trous defeat at Manassa. Gen. Scott addressing
Lincoln, said: Mr.. President, l am the greatest
coward in America have fought this battle against
my Judgment, and think you ought to remove me
for doing it. deserve removal for letting my army
fight whom | well knew it was not ready to fight"
Lincoln replied: General your conversation seems
to imply that had forced you to fight this fight"
General Scott Immediately replied: "Oh, no, Mr.
President, yOu have always sustained me, and no
one could do so more kindly"
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Unclaimed ROXPS.

We regret to learn from the Petersburg Express,
that the following boxes for our army lying in
the store of Mr.. D. G. Briggs of Weldon, unclaimed.
Would it not be we'll to forward them, even if the
expense of transit is not paid? The railroads are
doing much for the army for which they get but lit
tie pay; but to do that little more would hardly
break their backs. We sure if the attention of
the Presidents of the roads called to it. they
would forward them without hesitation.
Among them we may mention the following:
One box of blankets, addressed to Col. Lucius
Davis Richmond, Va, for WiSe's Legon-from
GAINESVILLE. One box, addressed to DIR. j. w. Shinn,
Garrysburg. N. c. One box, addressed to j. b.
Duke, 9th Reg, n. c. Volunteers, care of Captain
Perry, Yorktown, Va. One box, addressed to P.
A. Peebes 18th Mississippi Regiment care of
Capt Williamson, Winchester, Va.
One large box, addressed to John \. Fleming
care of Capt Mcdowell Company E., lst Regiment
n. c. Volunteers, Yorktown, Va
There are also few other small sized boxes, sup
posed to contain provisions, which from their long
keeping have become spoiled. Should this notice
meet the eve of those who sent these boxes, or of
those for whom they are intended, they may be in
duced to adopt some means to have them forwarded
or returned
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CorresUOndents.

Our correspondent Worre" of Wilmington, it
appears from the following correspondence, has, we
doubt not inadvertently, done injustice to per-
sons who were former residents of Wilmington, and
perhaps incidentally to those who have business re-
latlons with them. 1t is certainly not our WISH nor
do believe is the wish of Worrell" to do in
justice to any man living dead. OF the parties
named we knew nothing, nor did we know to whom
correspondent alluded We therefore very cheer
fully give publicity to the annexed letters in order
to remove the odium which may have been cast up
on the parties by the article of our correspondent
1t can hardly be necessary for to say to all
correspondents, that the Standard cannot be made
the vehicle of unkind Or unjust attacks upon the
character Of any yet it must be evident to all
that at time like this, when the words and acts of
persons of Northern birth so rgidly scrutinized
they must be able to show entirely clear record
if they expect to escape public criticism
This criticism is rendered the more necessary, by
fact brought to light by the recent battle at Manas
81. It'll said, that among the killed and wounded
of the enemy, persons have been recognized who hut
few weeks ago left Virginia, and who had been for
some time residents in that State.
But these facts need not give uneasiness to any
man living in the South, who was born North
That fact of ITSELF does not subject any to
picion, any more than it does those who were born
in Europe. Mems aoords and acts determine their
geographical proclivities at once, under existing cir
cumstances. We have among the residents of this
City, number of gentlemen who were born and
raised at the North, and whose relations there
very adverse to us and to them, but we have not
I'd tha E,-ct 0r1 oc
gard to them And why? Simply because their
whole demeanor indicates and has for years that
they are gentlemen and that they are Suith u.s.
LOud-mouthed professions of devotion to the South
or abuse of the North, by men of Northern birth,
are not the only tests to people of their fidelity
They have permanent interests and affiliations here
which inspire confidence, and their position in this
crisis is not doubtful.
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TRINITY COLLEGE. N. G,

TTNHE NEXT SESSION WILL COMMENCE AUGUST
18th Terms remain unchanged. The location is re-
mole from the probable seat of war and avOra
bic study The Trustees have established efficient
Military Department TO with the rext session.
this department will be conducted by the best instructors
and will be as extensive as in the best Military Schools
The Military Department will be open to all who may de-
sire To enter but will in way fore with the regular
exercises.
To accommodate our friends, shall commence Milf
ary School June 18th. and continue till August 4th lbs
will be fine opportunity for those who "ish 70 REMAIN
only few weeks. =,
August 8, 1861. SS~~aL
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CAPE FEAR LEGION.-A writer in the Wilmington
Journal suggests that the Counties of New Hanover
and Brunswick raise a Legion to defend the Coast.
ARREsTED.-We learn from the Greensborough
Patriot that man named John Hilton, near Thorn
asville, Davidson County, n. C., has been arrested
charge of using incendiary language and threats
of violence and committed to Jail by Judge Saun-
ders, he failing to give bond. Another man named
Chandler was bound over and others will be if ar
rested. This is no time to parley with men among
us, who are enemies of the South. lie that is not
for is against us, and must be dealt with accord
ingy
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We learn from the Fayetteville Observer, that a
Mr. Colvilie of Wilmington, practical worker in
ron has been experimenting for several weeks upon
the iron Of Deep River at the Tysor Iron works
Mr.. c. has specimens of wrought iron from the
specular ore which good judges pronounce equal to
the best imported brands. The Tysor Iron works
will be in operation and will be capable of pro-
ducing from four to six tons of wrought iron per
week. Mr.. c. says that the ores there adapted
to the manufacture of any kind of iron ware or in
struments for any purpose.
The Egypt coal mining company are at work and
have 20 tons of coal ready for shipment. We Oh
that the Charleston Mercury speaks highly of
this coal The engine of the Mercury press is
driven by it.
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respectfully, WIN. r. UTLEY.
WILMINGTON. Aug. 9. 1Sf

W y, mug. :, U1.
Mr. EDITOR: My attention called to a COM
munication your paper of the 3lst ult, in which
writer, under the signature of "Worrell," reflects
upon two parties under the initials of D. L. H. and
j. r. g., which no doubt mean Jas. L. Hathaway
and Jas. r. Blossom, and in which he does them at
least the injustice of charging that they sneaked
away from this place. Mr.. Hathaway went North
before the had fairly commenced at the solicit
tatiOn Of the Bank Of Wilmington, and was in its
employ till about the middle of last month. Mr.
Blossom left openly and with the consent OF the au-
thoriticS here and both he and Mr. H., at that time
declared their intention of returning but alleged
that they subsequently deferred in part, at
least, from doing 10y the feeling of hostility evinc
place. | make these remarks in justice to the par
ties directly implicated, and more especially for the
vndcaOn Of The parties referred to as having charge
Of their business both Of whom are good and faith
full citizens. JOHN MCRAE
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Home Gnnrns.

Friend Pennington of the Newbern Progress after
an actual survey of the matter comes to the very
rational conclusion that the " Home Guards form
ed in the several communities in this State some
months age are doing more harm than good. He
has found that many have joined Home Guard I"
as suberfuge to justify their refusal to volunteer
In defence of the country. We should not be sur
prised
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Gen. Loring.

ms excellent officer who distinguished himself
and lost an arm in the Mexican war, has been AS
signed as heretofore announced, to the late Gen.
uSrhettS command. We are told that Gen. Loring
Is native of Wilmington, in this State If so, he is
the llrSt North Carolinian appointed General by
President Davis Not having seen the fact stated
before we are in doubt about his being native
North Carolinian
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Southern Currency.

One of the good effects of the late meeting of
Bankers in Richmond, is that the Banks of the sew
cral States will soon begin to receive the bills of
other State Banks on deposite. The Exchange
Bank of Virginia, is now receiving and paying out
the notes of South Carolina Georgia and North
Carolina Banks. We hope it will become general.
The balance against any Bank will be paid in Con-
federate Treasury notes.
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The MILITARY BOARD-ThiS partizan concern
will cease to exist on the Goth of this month, for
which fortunate event let all the people say amen
housing politicians will cease to he gods of war;
Determinations between those who, in February
last, for and against the Union will no longer
be made. Justice and judgment will, trust, take
the place of injustice, partizan trckery, and mis-
management and the fact will be recognized and
acted upon that people in this vital strug-
gle with our enemies
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STOLEN HORSE.
OIOLEN I1OHSEs
MY HORSE WAS STOLEN FROM NE

MY HORSE WAS STOLEN FROM NE AT SPIKES,
ItA Wake county, on the LIST August. He bad him a
single rein bride, and q brown saddle with
cloth behind the saddle without horn. The horse is
sorrel with large Ills oreop is squared off, and
he is shOd before only He has the marks of the sadd on
his back The thief has been arrested is in JAIL but
the horse has not been heard from.
The horse was formerly owned by Jacob Mordeca ESQ.,
Any Information 10 relation TO said horse will be thankfully
received and any who will take him up and secure
him so that get him again, shall be suitably rewarded
W. R. PERRY.
August g. 1861. lift
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JACOB KULL & SONS.

Manufacturers of Gents and Boys Clothing,
CIVIL AND MILITARY USE,
Keep constantly on hand large assortment of
Cloths, of all Descriptions,
for Military Clothing. Also.
CasSimeres and Vestings.
CcRxER SYCAMORE OLD STs.,
Petersburg, Va
August C. 1861. lily
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CONDITION OF BALTIMoRE.-Mr. Lincoln has caused
the Police Commissioners of Baltimore, chosen by
the people of the City, to be sent to and imprisoned
in New York. The City is now governed by fed
eral police which is paid out of the federal treasury
Baltimore, and indeed Maryland are as much tram
pied down by Lincoln as Ireland is by England, or
Hungary by Austria
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Posi- MAsTERs.-J. c. Stevenson Newbe1n. Daniel
Dickson, Wilmington, and James G. Cook, Fayette-
vile, have been re-appointed Post Masters, and the
Confederate Congress has confirmed the appoint,
ments
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Among them we may mention the following:

MINERS AND PLANTERS BANK.-The Ashcville
NeuS says that the bills ofthe Miners and Planters
Bank, are bankable in Asbeville, and they are so
good, the editor says he would be glad to have as
many Of them as he can get.
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1t is reliably stated by most undoubtcd evidence,
that when the news received at Washington of
the capture of Sherman's Battery, Scott privately
ordered six cannon to be taken from the Navy Yard
and sent to Alexandria, with horses, and brought
back to Washington with the announcement that it
was Shermans battery.
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Adiutant General Riddick.

We have just learned that Assistant Adjutant
General Riddick was in the battle at Manassa, and
bravely acted his part. He was aid to General
Longstreet, to whose brigade the fifth and sixth N.
G.. Regiments were attached.
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NoTIcE-We advise all persons who have boxes
or packages to send to our soldiers at any of the
Camps to place them in charge of the Southern Ex-
press Company's Agents. 1t may cost trife more,
but they will be almost certain to reach their dest
nation in good time
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S. A. W.
l am yours,

DISPATCHEs.-The farors received from our friend
Of the Charlotte Bulletin on Monday morning, had
been anticipated by the previous mails. We are
nevertheless obliged
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CIT StaubarG.
RALEIGH: wEDN EsDAY, AUG. 7, 1861.

SPECIAL NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
mon the CASH systs AN papers discontinued at the
srtrqo g the time far which they haze been paid. Sub
scribtrs ,p be notified before their time is oat
5ya CROSS their papers, and unless the subscription
is rsuered The paper ,O3 be discontinued. This is rule
from tpiiek there UW be deprrt Watch for the Grass
mark and your subscription.
HeekIy Standard 81 per Gnnuna, in Advance.
Semi Weekly, 81 per dHnans in GdrGnce
,F- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office from, well the to- which
tAev desire the change to be made
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ID l e ID +,

In this County The 29h ut after long and painful
Illness Mr. HARRsoy RAND. in the 63d year of his age
lie frank and unaffected in his manners aectiOnate
husband indulgrnt father and kind MASTER He bore
his affection with Christian ortItude and died in hope of
u better world.-GCoN.
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RAPID MARCH-The Fredericksburg Herald says
that Gen. Holmes command performed one of the
greatest marches record, in order to participate
in the great fight at Manassa
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Gen. BANKS ARNY.-The Winchester Republican
saws: "From information received from Harper's
Ferry we are enabled to state that the army of Gen.
Banks has almost entirely disbanded, only few
regiments remaining"
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ROBERT STRANGE, ESQ.,, has been elected men,
Der Of the State Convention from New Hanover
county in the place of Hon. VIM. S. Ashe, resigned
Wonder if Mr.. S. has been elected to that body for
any specific or special purpose, his predecessor
claimed to be? IF so, when tie purpose is accom-
pshed, we fear he may resign and subject the State
to the expense of holding another election. Mr. S.
will make good member, and We hope he will
hold on.
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WILMINGTON, Y. C., Aug. 9, 1861.

IHr. ". Vt. Holden:
DEAR SIR: Your correspondent "Worrell" from
this place, does not always state tacts as was the
in his last letter. dated the 9th ult, in which
he states that j. L. Ii. and j. r. B. sneaked away
from this town. This same "Worrell made SINH
lar statement in letter to :he Richmond Dispatch
about weeks ago, and to prove that both are I'M
true, enclose you a letter from Col John McRae
President of the Bank of Wilmington.
Yours respectfully, WIN. R. UTLEY.
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CoSGREss.-The Confederate Congress does most
of its business, very properly, with closed doors.
There is but little room then, tc talk for Buncombe
When its acts are signed by the President they
made public Several unimportant bills have been
published. Acts establishing judicial courts in the
States, providing for sick and wounded soldiers and
also providing that the President may allow battal
ions Of volunteers to appoint Lieutenant Colonel
and Major, when they have six companies, have
passed.
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j. WALKER,
j. A. YOUNG,
w, r. MYERS

CHARLOTTE, July 90, 1s61.-Gentlemen: | have
made about fifty dollars by sewing for the soldiers,
and have desire to promote the cause of our sunny
South as much as may be in my power, not having
son old enough to take up arms and my husband
having to remain at home to support his family by
daily labor. propose to add my mite to the Con-
federate Loan. The money can be had at few days
notice. Praying for the success of our brave men
in arms,
I am Yours s A w
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A North Carolina Legion.

The Charlotte Bulletin says it is proposed to
raise Legion-wc presume it means, of citizens of
North Carolina composed of3O companies of infant
~, 10 of remen, 10 of cavalry, and OF artillery
the companies to number not less than IS men, rank
and file. The Legion is to number 5000 men, and
the d-officers commissioned and oncommission-
ed staff and the captains of artillery to be appoint
ed 10y President Davis Some one, whom the Bul-
tettn calls "a distinguished citizen of the State will
visit Richmond and confer with the President and
make al! necessary arrangements. We hope the Le-
glon will be raised, but see no objection to
giving the appointments of officers to the Legion
Our volunteers have made but few if any bunders
in selecting field-oficers. Every days experience
shows the necessity of having experienced and able
officers and our volunteers see it as readily as other
people.
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TIE OLD UNION MEN.-No class of men are trucr
to the South than that large class of aged and intel
lgent citizens who chung to the old Union as long
as there was any hope ofsaving it. Among that class
we find the Rev. DR.. Hooper Of Murfreesborough,
n. c., whose mastery vindication of himself and of
the School over which he presides some weeks ago,
attracted our attention, but from which our mind
was called off by other more exciting matters Our
attention has been recalled it by the following
extract from his article which find in the Fay
ettevile Observer. In abiding to the Union speech
of Hon. a. Ii. Stephens of Georgia, after the cleo
ton Of Lincoln and when dissolution vas imminent,
which like the old Union men of this State Mr.
Stephens labored hard to prevent DR.. Hooper says:
But the storm of Northern invasion which has
driven him from his moorngs and landed him on the
Southern Fragment of this vast Republic has landed
me there Also with thousands Of the lovers of Union
NOu, there can be but one party. Reunion being
evidently impossible, the best argument to convince
those who would coerce it, of the folly and madness
of their enterprise is an unhroken unaninity and
determined resistance. This is the best method of
shortening the war. The grand porcelain vase Of
our national Union being now broken, to attempt to
mend it with hammer and nails, is worthy only of
madlnen."
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Our Forces.

The army under Gen. Loring at Monterey is be-
ing reinforced and will be ready for offensive
operations
1t is supposed that the troops of Gen. Wise have
by this time been reinforced by part of Gen. Foyds
brigade. Gen. Lee was on a visit of inspection in
western Virginia. Gen. Polk and Pillow are NOV
ing to the rescue of Missouri and providing for the
safety of the Mississippi. The rumor that Hampton
and Newport News had been evacuated was not true
No early movement by Butler or Gen. Wool is an
ticipated from Fortress Monroe.
The army of the Potomac is daily receiving addi-
tons, and will soon be ready no doubt for active
operations. 1t is expected that South Carolina will
soon have fifteen regiments in Virginia. North
Carolina now has thirteen and will soon have Others
The UTLEY GUN.-We see that Mr.. Utley is ex-
hibitng his gun in Wilmington Why, we thought
our Military Board approved of it and was going to
have some of them made Every body seems to
approve of the gun. Why does not the government
test it fully, and if it is worth any thing, help the
man? He deserves government aid, and ought to
be assisted, if his invention is worth any thing.
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A Noble Woman.

The following article from the Charlotte Demo-
crdt, we copy as an example worthy of the best
days of the Republic. There are thousands in the
South like her, who will toll FOR the cause of South
ern independence
Mr.. EDITOR: The following letter we think is well
worth place in every paper in North Carolina
Please publish it, as in our estimation it will do
much good, and is stronger appeal to the lberali.
ty and patriotism of our people than anything that
could possibly emanate from us.
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VOTE OF WAKE COUNTY.
The following is the official vote for Clerks in
this County on Thursday last: