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The Importance of Discipline.

rven if a pitched battle should be fought for the
,ssession of Washington City there will be no dis
p.d.rv rush on that palace. Every movement will
y. carefully pre-arranged The best science and
military skill will be brought to bear by tie South
~, States. The best troops only will be sent for
card If Maryland should 60 with the North no
conflict may take place in the District Of Columbia,
for the latter is Maryland SOIL The Southern States
NAV determine to act strictly on the defensive in
case Maryland should not go with them; but if she
should unite her destinies with the South, Washng
ton City must be given up either by treaty or at the
noint of the bayonet This, we take it. is sooer
and reasonable view of the facts and probabilities
We have said the best troops only will De sent
forward. This fact should operate as an incentive
among the volunteers to strict subordnat'on and the
most thorough discipline man may show him.
self "every inch soldier" as we'll by attention to
his duties in camp as by action in the field of battle
privations are to be expected They are insepara-
BILE from the soldiers life That privations will be
met and borne cheerfully by true men we entertain
no doubt The situation of the officers is more re-
sponsble and more subject to anxiety and care than
that of the men. Every soldier should remember
that That officer who is most rigid and at the same
time just to all is really the best friend which has
command can have. A good officer will never con-
sent if he can possibly avoid it. that undisciplned
troops shall be placed in the field against troops
thoroughly trained and drilled. The North is just
as brave as the South. The Southern troops will
not encounter towards. They will meet men rs de-
,ermined as themselves, and, in many instances
thoroughly disciplined. Our advantage is that We
fight on our own soil and in a righteous cause. II
this advantage let US add thorough discipline ant
strict subordinaton. With these, and with military
msn-notmere politicians and eirilians- to command
our forces, they will not only acquit themselves we'll
but prove themselves invincble in the noble Gauss
thew are commissioned to defend. We have unity
and concord among ourselves-we have the men
we have the indomitable courage which is the birth
right of North Caroinians let US add to this respcc
for authority, cheerfulness in meeting and bearing
privations, and such discipline as can only charac
terze the true soldier, and the odds will be in ou
favor on every field.
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Resignation Of United Stotes .ludges-We
- AiLikarx &C.

ALEXANDRIA April s5.ITroops are arriving here
quite fast and great enthusiasm prevails. The
troops are actively engaged in drilling.
Judges fancy, Campbell, and Vayne resigned
to-day.
Four Georgetown companies which had taken the
military oath disbanded to-day. Thirty-two Of the
members are now here.
Several of the members of the Massachusetts
Regiment have refused to take the oath.
The New York Seventh Regiment reached Wash
ington today by the overland route from Annapolis
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W Citizens of Raleigh who have vacant houses
suitable for the accommodation of troops will please
make the fact known at once to Mr.. John G.
Williams
For the Standard.
HEADQUARTERS BOTH REG. N. C. MILITIA,
Fort CasweW April 25. 1861.

HEADQUARTERS BOTH REG. N. C. Mn1rIA,)
Fort CasweU April 25, 1851.
Nh EDrroR:-Thnking short letter from Head
quarters would not prove Objectionable to your
readers, l have embraced the few minutes given US
for breakfast to scratch you line or two in regard
to the Fort, &c.
There are nearly six hundred men here rank and
file; eight companies, comprising the Wilmington
Light Infantry, German Volunteers, Rife Guards,
Cape Fear Riaemen Light Artillery, (Cape Fear)
Wilmington Rife Rangers, Iredell Blues, and Hor-
nets Nest Rihemen, and drawer set of men never
shouldered guns. Every man here is "eager for
the fray" and good many here say if there is no
fighting here soon they intend volunteering their
services to President Davis to 60 to Washington.
This Fort is in perfect state Of defence l have
heard experienced officers say that it would be i'm
possible to take it, and feel confident that the
whole of Abraham's force could not Some think
thai if there is an attack made it will be from the
back. Our men say let them come along. Nothing
could suit them better than scuf1e here. We have
forty "a Founders here being constantly mounted
and eight coumbiads. To-day l understand there
are to be three more companies here from the Wes-
tern par. of the State. Fort johnson, Just across
the river, situated at Smithville, is also well garr.
soned, having three companies numbering 100 men,
and pieces though it would be impossible to attack
that without first passing here.
There is no difference Of opinion here now. Ev-
cry Union man since Lincoln issued his coercve
proclamation, has followed the course of the Stan
dard, and are now enthusiastic in the cause of
Southern Rights. Our hearts are in the work, and
every man Of will die in the defence of the old
North State and the sunny South. Nine guns were
fired here on the reception of the news Of the Sc
cession of Virginia. Nine more will be fired very
soon for the old North State and fifteen for the
fifteen Confederate States of America To-day our
men begin to erect batteries along the beach. Ten
companies left Wilmington yesterday for Federal
Point for that purpose Every save-owner who
can spare negro is sending him down. To-day
one hundred arrived here. The ladies are also pa
triotic in the cause Of the State. By their energy
they have raised money and purchased beds and
covering sufficient tor the whole Fort. There is not
the least sectional feeling among the people of this
Fort. Every soldier is on equality, and must say
that never in all my life saw such affection exist.
ing among people as there is among the people Of
this Fort The rich, the poor the professional man
and the laborer all eat at one table and merry.
They are the aggressive-we the defensive. Let
them come, and with the God of battles our side
We will have what we are fighting for-our free
dom-our rights-our fresides WORRELL.
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MILITARY ORDERS.


Aps6rASr GEsERAL's OrrIcs,
Raleigh, April 20, 1851. !
,.n THE VOLUNTEER FORCES OF THE STATE
W. not already ordered into active SERVICE COM
~ manded to bold themselves in readiness to march
at an hours notice The officers required to
send to the Adntant Generals Office roll Of the members
Of the Companies am directed by the Governor to call
ize-send in the rolls. Commissions and arms Will be fur
nished Be in readiness to march at days notice. drill
BY day and By night; let the citizens eqnR their msn
rallied at the call Of your Governor Tho decree for our
:ubjugaon has gone orth the time Of trial has come
the blow will fall; must meet il with the whole
energies of the State; must show to the world that
North will maintain her rights at all hazards
p. =. et'N J. F. H0KE Adjutant General.
HEAD QUARTERS. ADG'T GENLs OFFICE
RALEIGH, N. c., April "a, 1861. :
,.n ALL C0aM1NIcAr1oNs for the Governor in
NA reference to Military mAttsrs-such applications
&C., acquisitions for arms ammunition. &C., and for
information appertaning to the military organizations CALL
ed into service will be directed to the Adutant General in
this city. s5li'.
By order Of Gov. Ellis - &
49, -. J. F. HOKE Adjutant General.
HEAD QUARTERS, ADGT. GENLs OFFICE. !,
~ RALsleH, N. c., April Is, 1851.
u HEREAFTER ALI, PROVISIONS passing through this
city intended for any depot out Of tho bounds d the State
b stopped here for the supply Of the tfoops
tsatsd At this point The market Price will b allowed for
q ths s.road depot will pay strict attention To Tho
gs BY order Of the Governor. .s9s = ~. T.
IS .. IF, HoKE. Aajuaps General.
head QUARTERS, ADJr GENTS OFFICE,
n 0sz11hL 0RDER No. & - - - y, :,
q. NEDICAL BOARD to consist Of Chas. E. johnson
sXsDxH.I Haywood, N. D., ". h. Mckee. n D., viii
Tie City Of Raleigh on Friday. nsy the ION.
- purposs Of examining applicants for admission
shU ~ He1esl Department to Be Organized. !; i,I,
"a FAT desiring appointments win mako immediate
letter, to this Office, to 10 beiope the Ned.
~ Buishing testimonials Of morsi character
- 909H Of the Governor. @ "a
IS 81 J. F. HOKE, Adstant Gsnsisi.
/. 2 ~ sss.sssa Cam ~ lxssIucszoa S
4 80, sr.,s Raleigh. n. g April y. 1851. :.
r 6Itsdesea bdug plassd By DE Gossenur d shsurs
It De Ofny q 1astsucsioa md Rendsvoas a koaps
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Important from Neso Orleans 7scenty- F5ue Thou
sand Troops Ready in WeeEs Notiee-Business
at Stand
is raging intensely ast is also in all parts of the
State, and in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Georgia
and other cities and towns in the Confederate States
In this city the ardor and enthusiasm have never
been exceeded, and twenty-five thousand men could
be mustered into the Confederate army from this
point alone at weeks notice.
Business here is well nigh suspended. There are
few ships here and these get high figures feights
especially British bottoms, which have the prefer
ence Exchange on London is down to per cent,
premium.
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Indiana. LEGISLATURE.

INp1ANAPoL1s, April 24-The extra session of
the Legislature convened to-day. Theold officers
resigned, and new officers were elected without
regard to party lines.
After the organization the Star-Spangled Banner,
Red, White and Blue, and The Union Forever were
sung. The House then adjourned, and marched,
headed by band, to Camp Morton, to listen to an
address to the soldiers by the Hon. 8. A. Douglas
A sufficient number Of companies have been offer.
ed to form ten additional regiments. Indiana can
send to the field within one month $4,000 volun.
teers.
The Assembly will place the State upon war
footing at present. and establish reserve guard Of
10000 men,.
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From KENrUcKY-Mr. Breckenridge addressed
large meeting at Louisville on Saturday. He pro-
posed that Kentucky present herself at the extra
session of Congress on the Fourth of July, and
through her Senators and Representatives protest
sword, Kentucky in the meantime to call State
Convention to aid her Congressman in presenting
that protest.
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Departure Of Troops from Neo Yorl

Departure Of Troops from Nes0 York.
New York, April 24-The steamer Daylight is
to sail with $50 recruits and volunteers The steam
er Montgomery sailed this morning with the artil-
lery Of the eighth regiment The steamer Hunts
vile is being fitted into gunboat The Monticello
has taken tennch swivels on board and is expected
to sail this evening The Chesapeake sailed yester.
day with provisions for Old Point Comfort The
Parkersburg has sailed with the twenty fifth regi.
ment The eighth, thirteenth, twenty.eighth and
sixty-ninth regiments, nearly 5000 strong, embark
ed yesterday afternoon for Annapolis, on the steam
ers Marion, Alabama and James Adger. -.'|--
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For the Standard.
A CARD.

There being now no longer necessity for the
Southern Rights meeting at Charlotte on the goth
of this month, (May,) hereby make known, with
the concurrence of members of the committee and
upon the suggestion Of many Others that the call for
the same is withdrawn-and that consequently the
meeting will not take place.
The noble attitude Of North Carolina union
of sentiment and feeling among her people, and the
spirited alaerity Nth which they meet tho crisis,
bespeak spirit that looks to action only, and not
to public discussion.
WELDON N. EDWARDS,
Pres. of the South. Rights Elk. Com.
9th April, 1861.
w Papers in the State will please insert this.
To the Editor of the Rough Notes:
Sir: Col. Tew, the Commandant at Fort Macon
requests to state that he is amply provided with
men at that point, and is unable to accommodate
any more. This notice is given to prevent dsap.
pointment to the end that the gallant sons Of North
Carolina may direct their steps to some other point
J. II. HAUGHTON, Chairman
of Committee of Supply Pr,
Newbern.
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PLANT Com. Yes, plant corn. The ports of
the South are blockaded. You cannot sell cotton
and tobacco, if you make it. Large armies must be
fed. Supplies from distance are cut of. Wemust
exercise strict economy in the use of every thing
eaten by men and horses and we must plant every
foot of land in corn. Away with tobacco and cotton
Let US plant corn Raise beef pork, poultry, and
every thing that is eatable,-N. g. Chris Adeoeats.
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Free Colored Volunteers in Lou;sian,

Free Colored Volunteers in Louisiana
New ORLEANS, April 22-The free colored pop
ulation, at meeting here, resolved to tender their
services to the government fer the defense Of the
State.
A meeting was called tonight to adopt measures
to clear the city of abolitionists. Two have already
been arrested
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COMMIssARY DEPARTMENT.
\ Nnn4u.I

y -. =. I-,.I,. - II April 26th, 1851. : :
Persons wishing to send small packages letter. to the
Volunteers the Fair Ground will please send ths to
the Exchange OAcs Of John G. Williams Co.. Ard thy
will be sent out every day regularly at 10 O'Clock A. n,
and o'clock 2. n. 500; .,. l. ,s,.t,-......
great many donations have been received which Vim
in due time be acknowledged.
Persons on.the line of the Raleigh CASTOR Ratssd,
wishing to know how to send pseksgsA de- Wall pass
to assist US. RUFUS 8. TUCKER, Comnisasy.
May !, 1861. 4S-M
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TO A II M s .
WANTED MEN FOR
THE ELLIS LIGHT Artillery

AAG GAAAS AAUhA AhA AhALnAs"
MO APPLICANT WILL BE ADMITTED WHO Is
II under feet inches in height of strong consu.
ton. ready and willing to during the Appca
tiOns will not be received after the 7th of May.
Wanted also good strong horses from six to nine years
OF age for which fair price will be paid on application to
s. D. RAMSEUR
Capt Ellis Light Hrtery
Nay l, 1851. St
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The RIGnr SPIRIr-We understand that Duplin
county has appropriated $50 900 for the public de-
fence. Old Duplin is acting nobly-her boys will
be well armed and furnished with everything neees-
sary to defend their homes and families from the
invasion of the Black Republican fanatics. The Old
North is fully aroused her gallant sons buck
ling their armer, and preparing to defend North
Carolina from having her domestic tranquility
injured by Massachusetts,. -Rough Note&
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New York, April 24-The steamship Persia,
which was to have sailed to-day, has been detained
till tomorrow to carry out dispatches from Lord
Lyons to the British government Among the pas
sengers are Commodore Aulick, the Swedish minis.
ter, Hon. J. F. Morse, Of Maine, and the agents Of
New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts,, who
60 to England to purchase arms for those States
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hereby communicates pneauaioss p TIE scgies 70 b
coueentrsted Of thjg point ltN9f he e 70 mrn'
ish transportation for TRUNKS bnxes %, to an OK
tent Hence each soldier SHOULD provide hsmseM wstn
havefssck III isebss tpr ea0yipk pnkse psvNen4 =
knapssek (even Of rough eonstsuctios]t 70 carry one r
Of Blankets overcoat flannel shirt ard pair q
Every mess Of 20 should b. provided with cup
chest 70 carry cooling utenilA knives bfks sod Ple
On arriving ut the depot 1t Rslsgi each COMPANY WI
march to the FAir Gfoands and the Captain will fsgnet
himself promptly e the undsgignsa y dasy &c
Z D. HHIix. Csaopsl OoiiSStsodips.
p g. The Companies whisA NM ~ hons Sjshhue ~
ing Supplied - shove dirssieA VII b. farsis ssN II
possible. -. i,@s;l s.sFs ,aSs9 ..yss,s,Effsf II
The following extr.et from asuss Orders Nd. ~ ~
lshsd for the benefit Of ali concernsd: !i'e ~
4 sirn HEAD-QuARExlA, Ps0yIp0NAL Fnaci1yl ~
p Wilmington. NC, April %. 1851. Use
asjor VIM D. G. Whiting, Of the Army II The cos-
ederse States having beer appointed Inspector General
of the State and vested with full powers to ks eAa Of
the defence Of the Cape Fear nod Beaufort Harbos o. On
coke Inlet and the coast seners BY hi, Exesi'eesy
Gov Ellis hereby assume: command q .a.,sr
III. Capt r Childs, c. s. A. having reported NF duty
in Carolina is appointed Acting Assistant AdsaAs
General and all orders coming through him viii b obsyed
and respected accordingly. 4; ~
w. An requisitions for supplies, transportation, &c
will be presented for approval st this Office: 20 =.
- =
By order of the Governor, -. So. q
WIN. H. c., WHITING, Inspector General.
Papers of the Styte will please copy the above. &
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STILL MovNG.-The war feeling is still high in
Craven County, and Military companies are forming
in every direction. In week from to-day, she will
have seven eight companies organized, mastering
some four oEfve hundred men, Meetings have been,
and are to be held in almost every neig hborhood in
the county for this purpose-Neaobern Progress.
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MARRIED..

In this City, Tuesday, the soth ult by the Rev. J. NJ
Atkinson, at the residence Of the brides father Mr. DAHL
Hilton, of Kinston, n c., to Miss B. L. Chrstophers-
In Montgomery county, the 2sth ult, by Rev. David
Wright Dr. J. G. Pnnix, of Troy, to Miss Mary Fannie
Baldwin
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The CONFEDERATE STATES LoAN.-The demand
for the loan of the Confederate States was so great
that President Davis has determined to offer the
whole $l5, 900, 0O0 The amount subscribed exceeds
ais OOO OOO
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RESIGNATION OF Col. MAY.-Col May, one of the
most gallant officers in the service, and who dis
tinguished himself in the capture of Gen. La Vega,
at Resaca de la Palma has resigned his commission
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Priooteer at WorE.

NEW ORLEANS April 20.-The steamer Star Of
the West has just arrived from Indianola, Texas
She has taken three prizes under Letters from the
Confederate States
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TNIVERSITY.-THE EXAMINATION OF The
u Students of the University of North -Casclins will
begin Monday the 9Th Of Nay ins and continue nm
til the day of the College Commencement Thursday the
9Th of June.
The Committee Of Visitation for the year 1851 consists
of go .' r9 IS
His E1celency, JOHN W. ELLIS. d.
Governor OF The State and oco Prest Of the Board.
+. Hon. DAVID L SWAIN, Ii. D. -.
Presdentsf the Collsge.
JOHN L. BAILEY, o.
JOHN H. BRYAN, ,'.r.' * a -
., JOHN R. J. DANIEL, +@s~
..r-. JOHN M. DICK. rs.
JOHN A.. GILMER,
ROBERT B. GILLIAN,
CALVIN GRAVES -. -.:
CHARLES L. HINTON,
. JOHN KERR, "a s''- fig
WALTER #. LEAKE +g Z s.f = %
3. WILLIE T. MANGUA, 3a .,..
CHARLES MANLY, .....s.l ,..
JAMES T. MOREHEAD,
THOMAS D. MCDOWELL.
80. SAMUEL F. PATTERSON, ate ~
d., THOMAS RUFFIN. ~ -irr
~ ROMULUS II. SAUNDERS, -.
THOMAS SETTLE
LEWIS THOMPSON, -,
JOHN C. WILLIAM, = H..;a IS
, PATRICK h. WINSTON. AZ NJ
All other Trustees of the University who may aead
will be considered members Of this C0mmilte. 49,;
CHARLES MANLY, Secretary.
Raleigh, May l. 1861. .-- I'D.
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURcHEs-On Sunday last many
of the officers and troops stationed near this place
attended Divine service in the various Churches
We had the pleasure of hearing most impressive
and appropriate sermon, by the Rev. j. M. Atkin-
son, of the Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Willis
L. Miller, Captain Of the Townsville Rifles lin un-
dress uniform) opened the exercises BY most fer
vent prayer. The sermon truthful in its state
ments Of the condition Of the country, instructive and
edifying in its suggestions to those engaged in the
impending war; and full of the fire of the lotiest and
most devoted patriotism. Itreminded US of the days
when the Scottish Covenanters lifted their swords
and raised their cry for civil and religious lber.
ty. Such sermon, if delivered to assembled thou.
sands on the camp ground hear this place, would
enghten and console the soldier with reference to
his duty here and his destiny hereafter, while it
would nerve his arm still more for the shock oil
battle
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ISeisure of Gopernment SupDlie,.

I. LITTLE Rock, ARKANSAS, April 21-The steamer
Silver Lake, bound for Fort Smith with government
supplies, attempted to pass Pine Bluff. Two shots
were fired across her bow before she came to. She
had 25e tuns of supplies, ETC., on board The cti.
Gems took charge of the boat and stores
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We learn that on Monday night at the culvert or
bridge where the Wilmington Weldon Railroad
crosses the main run or stream of Tossnot Greek,
about half mile beyond Wilson, three Of the cross
ties upon which the track rested were found to be
entirely removed leaving the rails to be supported
by The chairs only. The telegraph wire was also
cut. Most providentially. although the track was
felt to yield partially, the Georgia volunteers
enabled to pass safely. The string pieces
also found to be partially sawed through. Ofcourse,
the bridge was Immediately made secure. 1t is re-
ported that the iend guilty of this atrocious act
has been arrested.
The County Court of Wilson county being in ses-
sion Immediately detailed patrol to guard tho
bridge
There are bad men among us, and.we cannot be
too cautious too vigant especially in regard to
our railroads-WI Journal
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The following resolutions were passed by the
Council of State at their session on Tuesday, the
23rd inst, without a dissenting voice:
Resolued, That we heartily endorse and sanction
the course pursued by his Excellency, Gov. Ellis, in
converting the Legislature on the first of May, prox-
limo.
Resolced, That we cordially approve also of the
action of his Excellency, Gov. Ellis, in holding oe-
cupying and possessing the Forts, Arsenals, and
other property heretofore belonging to the Federal
Government within the limits of the State of North
Carolina.
Resoloed, That the reply of our Governor to the
requsi:ion for troops by Simon Cameron the Secre-
tary of War of the Government at Washington, is
proper expression of the patriotic spirit Of the
State in answer to an act Of audacious insolence.
Resolued, That the Governor be requested to call
out number of troops not exceeding five thousand
to rendezvous at some convenient point for purposes
of drill and discipline with view to their being at
hand for the public defence IN case of any emergen
cy that may arise
Resoloed That all expenditures on public works
on the part Of the State should be suspended from
this date.
COUNCIL WOOTEN, Pres't of Council.
GRAHAM DAVIS, Clerk to the Council of State
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: TIE MsDIoAd Ass.-We are requested by the
Adjutant General to state that the Medical Board
for the examination Of applicants for Surgeons in
the army, will assemble in this place on the tenth
Nay, iuatssdo Of tho ssk Is heretofore announced