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Appointment of an Aid by the Governor.

We learn that Gov. Clark has appointed the Hon.
Thomas Bragg one of his Aids and that Gov. Bragg
has accepted and entered upon the performance of
his duties.
The Legislature authorized the late Governor to
appoint Military Board to assist him in his ad-
mnistration of military affairs. The Governor ap-
pointed two civilians and one military man to COM
nose this Board, neither of whom possessed peculiar
qualifications for the position. No doubt he thought
he was making good appointments, but the sequel
has shown that he mistaken. 1t is to be re-
reted that the Legislature did not take the matter
into its own hands, and appoint such men as Gov
Bragg Gov Graham, and Gen. Holmes to compose
the Board Such a Board would have conducted our
military affairs with judgment, justice, and energy,
and would have given general satisfaction to the peo
pie of the State
But the main reason for authorizing the appoint
ment of this Board has CEASED to exist That reason
was the enfeebled and failing health of Gov. Ellis.
Providence has devolved the duties and powers of
Governor on Mr.. Speaker Clark, who is blessed with
good health 1t is not our purpose to thrust our
advice on Gov Clark, and certainly we have no dis
position to censure or embarrass him, for he knows,
confidence; but it does seem to US that with such
man for Aid as Gov. Bragg and with such man as
Gov. Graham-if he will call him to the same posi-
ton, and then dismiss all the "parlor Colonies "
who surrounded and no doubt annoyed the late Gov
ernor by their dlencss, their ineciency, and their
expense to the State-he will have use for Mill
tary Board He is, himself the commander-in-chef.
If he shall need military information advice, he
can obtain it from the Adjutant Generals or Briga-
diers In addition to the deserved general unpopu-
partyism ard broken pledges to say nothing of its
want of the proper qualifications to enable it to per-
form its duties acceptably-its continuance will in
volve the unnecessary expense of Colouers pay for
one member, and three dollars per diem for the 9TH
err two. Let Gov. Clark dismiss the "parlor Colo
nels." Let him then dismiss the Military Board.
Let him then call to his aid Gov. Graham, as well
as Gov Bragg; and then give orders to pay the sol
diers their bounty and their wages up to the time
of their transfer to the Confederate States If he
will do this he will lay the foundation of pOpulari-
ty which no future event will be able to impair.
Such course on his part would give assurance to
the people and to the army, not only that he is a
man of head and thought, 6Ht Of nerre which is SO
much needed in a crisis like the present.
Our readers will understand US. Weare actuated
solely by desire to see the war prosecuted with
Judgment and energy. We have no feeling, as our
alusion to Gov. Bragg will prove, which isincompat
IDLE with an honest and impartial discharge of duty
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Prisoners of War.

The gallant Lieut.. David Humphreys Todd, of the
Confederate army arrived here on Wednesday last
from Richmond, in charge of forty prisoners taken
at various times and places from the enemy. The
Lieutenant had guard oftwenty odd men, (reguars)
and was accompanied by Lieut. Keath, his subordi-
nate in command. There are several officers, and
among them Lieut.. Colonel Bowman, of Penn, Capt.
Chase, of the same State and Capt Kellogg of Con-
necticut The latter is the officer who was inveigled
by some ladies near Washington City, and captured,
as reported in the papers some time since.
Lleuts. Todd and Heath, and the officers above
named, lodged at pleasant clearinghouse (Mr.
Cooks in town, and the prisoners slept in Nevil's
Church, stone building in the eastern suburbs.
The prisoners were, of course, kindly treated. A
number of them, from their looks, seem to be for
eigners. We have not learned what disposition
Gov. Clark has made of them.
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MEETING OF TEACHERS, &c.-The proceedings of
an important meeting held in this city recently for
the purpose of inaugurating plan for editing and
publishing school books for the State will be found
in another column. This was an important meet
ing, and we regret that our absence from the city
prevented our attendance We hope that this action
in our good old State will be followed by similar
movement in all the Confederate States
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Our Correspondence.

We are making arrangements for regular CORES
pondence from the different points of interest along
the scat Of war; Our readers may be assured that
we shall give them all the reliable important nfor-
nation we can get Sec the letter of our regular
correspondent from Suffolk. He is capital letter
writer, and we hope to receive letters from other
quarters soon,
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North Carolina Railroad.

We copy the following succinct account of the
recent annual meeting of the stockholders of this
Road from the last Hillsboro' Recorder:
The annual meeting held in Salisbury, on
Thursday, 18th inst Hon. j. NJ. Morehead was
called to the chair, and B. B. Roberts and Thomas
Webb appointed Secretaries.
j. W. Thomas represented the State. Messrs. j.
D. Bellamy, w. Il. Dortch, D. NJ Barringer, P. B.
Hawkins, Paul c. Cameron, Ralph Gorrell, Samuel
IIargraye, and John Shaver were appointed by the
Governor, directors on the part of the State.
After passing resolutions of respect to the memo
ry and virtues of John W. Ellis, late Governor of
the State of North Carolina, the Convention ad-
journed, and in body attended his funeral.
Wednesday morning the report of the President
was read The receipts of the Road for the past
year, were
From Passengers, $1s9, 1884 40
From Freights, 211, AIT 40
From Adams Express, 1000 90
From Mail, $4,000 90
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For THE FrELD.-Our contemporary of the New
bern Progress j. L. Pennington Esq, is in for the
war. He is Lieutenant of a company he is raising,
and will be off as soon as possible In his absence
the Progress will be published under the supern-
tendence of Mr.. Vestal, who will doubtless make
good paper.
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"SIsTERs OF MERCY."-We call tie attention of
lady readers to the appeal of the ladies of Ports
mouth, Va in tO-day's paper. We believe the asso-
citation is composed of ladies of all denominations.
Their appeal should be needed. Indeed special ef-
forts should be made by the ladies of North Carolina
to provide for all the North Carolina Regiments.
Many of our ladies are patriotic enough, we have no
doubt, to tender their personal attention upon the
Camps to nurse our soldiers, if necessity should de-
mand it.
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PRoMPT.-It is understood that President Davis
has given notice to President Lincoln, that if the
crew of the Savannah or other persons taking prs-
oners by Lincoln, are hung or shot contrary to the
laws of honorable warfare, that he will hang or
shoot as MANY Northern prisoners
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Tro0ns Moving.

The Wilkes Browns, Captain Carmichael, from
Wilkes Co., and the Allegheny Grays, Capt. Dough
ten, from Allegheny, arrived on Friday last and
went into camp at Crabtree. The Randolph Hor-
netts, Capt Odell, came down last week, instead
of the Randolph Guards, Capt. Woodell as incor-
rectlY stated
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MEErINGs-REsoLuTIoNs.- are disposed to &C
commodate, so far as our limits will allow, all re-
spectacle orders, persons and public meetings, in
publishing resolutions &C. in the Standard. But
wesuggest to our friends and the public everywhere,
that in order to insure early publication, such pro-
ceedings must be sent to this office in writing at an
early day. When we are requested to re-publish
from other papers, we must exercise our own judg
ment whether we do so or not
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For the Standard
On the Death of Wesley Whitaker, Sen.

For the Standard.
On the Death of Wesley Whitaker, Sen.
FAREWELL thou art from earth released,
Thy sufferings all o'erl
Thy spirits left this cumbrous clay
To dwell on Canaan's shere!
Thy sufferings here no tongue can tell!
I've watched thee day and night
And heard thee raise thy voice to Him
Who ruleth all things right.
The words that dropped from thy dear lips,
Before the parting breath,
Doth strengthen and confirm my hope,
And cured my fear of deathl
Farewell awhilei we'll meet again
In Heaven with those we love;
No sorrow, pain, nor trouble can
Invade our home above. q.
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NOTICE.
TTNHE CANDIDATES FOR CLERK OF THE COUNTY
Il and Superior Courts will address the people of Wake
County, at the following times and places:
HOODS, SATURDAY, 20.
BARNEY JONES, MONDAY, %.
LASHLEY'S Il ROADS, TUESDAY, %.
GREEN LEVEL, WEDNESDAY,, "a
HAYES STORE, THURSDAY, 25.
ROGERS STORE FRIDAY, &c.
WILLIE LINN'S, SATURDAY, d" q.
LAWS MONDAY, %.
THOMPSON'S TUESDAY 3d.
SPIKES, WEDNESDAY, g..
The Magistrates will attend, that the people give
in their list of taxables. shall expect the people pay
their taxes promptly without failure the money is need
ed especially in this crisis when the country is involved
in war. w. II. HIGH, Sheriff:
July ., 1861. Gid
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MELANcHoLY.-Capt j. A. De Lagnell, who fell
in the conflict at Rich Mountain, was in command
of the Fayetteville arsenal in this State at the time
Gifts surrender to State authorities He leaves
a glorious name for he fought to the last and died
by his gun. He leaves widow, but children.
His widow is in Petersburg. She is the sister of.
Capt Fisher, of that City, who not long since
mitted sucideat the head of his company of dragons
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Col. MCRAE's REGIMENT.-Eight companies of
COL McRaes regiment of State troops passed through
Petersburg on Tuesday, under command of It. COL
j. P. Jones, for the seat of war. Two companies
were left behind with Col. McRae at Halifax who is
still unable to take command, account of having
seriously sprained his ankle. We hope soon to hear
of his entire recovery. The companies that went
forward are commanded by Captains Sinclair, Hill,
Sneed, Brookfeld, Reeves, Garrett, Goddin, and
Douge.
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A RunOr.

The Newbern Progress of the 18th, gives rumor
that Lincoln troops had landed on Roanoke Island
in Currituck county. The rumor we think is in
correct, it is highly probable the fact if So would
have been officially communicated to our authori-
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The WILMINGTON LIGHT ARrrLLERY-This COM
pany, which went into camp some days ago near this
place with Ramseur's artillery, is commanded by
Capt Alexander D. Moore 1t numbers 80 men, and
has pieces of artillery-that is, one battery.
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MEMBERS OF CONVENTIONAL correct list of the
members of the State Convention will be found on
the first page of the semi-weekly.
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The War News.

The war we expected, is assuming a more Sc
rious aspect every day. The North is resolved to
subdue US, if possible. The disastrous results in
Northwestern Virginia are dlscouragng. Why
superior officer with large force not sent to
check Gen. McClellans march we cannot understand.
What is Tennessee doing? His aim is to give
succor to the Lincolnites in East Tennessee. Our
own western border is menaced by him.
The glorious news from Missouri an offset some
what but it needs confirmation. We see it stated
that North Carolina Regiment joined Col Scott or
rather Gen. Garnetts forces before the disaster at
Laurel Hill. This cannot be true.
But the people of the South must look for re-
verses, yet it is high time that SouthCarona, Geor-
gia, Alabama and other States had thrown larger
force into Virginia.
Let US appeal once more to the patriotism and
bravery Of North Carolina. Our men arc needed
Let them volunteer. Form companies, drill and get
ready Every man in North-Carona should be
drilling and getting ready. The North is in earn
est and the South must be. To arms! to arms ye
men of the South.
We find significant paragraph in the last Rich
mond Enquirer 1t states that there is every reason
to apprehend new demonstrations the part Of the
enemy. 1t says, with emphasis, "rery large mum
6ers Of troops have just been landed at Fortress
Monroe" This is a matter of much interest to
North Carolina Let the authorities look. well and
narrowly to sea-coast and to the support which
our regiments may need at Suffolk, Smithfeld, &c
CRoAKERs-Insipid penny-a-liners croak about
croakcrs, and men who play second fiddle to office
pet men, make an ado about the necessary spurs
which must be put to them 1t is all to no purpose
We are in for the war. All we desire and all we
ask is, that men who seek to fill who do fill re-
sponslbe POSITIONS do their whole duty to the State
and to the South. We shall be the last to complain
of any body croak about any thing, If every son
of North Carolina will in this crisis forget SELF for
get party, forget every thing but the great alab-
sorbing interest of the State and of the South
When we see men in responsible stations neglecting
this plain patriotic duty, we shall croak to some
purDoSe
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THE DoDD MINERAL SPRING.-This Spring is
much frequented by citizens and strangers many of
whom realize much benefit from it. Its distance
from the City affords pleasant and health. promo
ting walk. From what we have heard and seen we
have no doubt of its valuable medicinal properties
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A resolution was passed requesting the President
and Directors 20 take immediate steps to procure, #
possible, change of schedule for the Mail Trains,
so that all mail matter for Western North Carolina,
and parts beyond, should be forwarded without any
detention at Raleigh.
Also one requesting them to permit the relatives
Of soldiers at the Forts and encampments to visit
them and return for one fare.
Also one requesting them to permit excursion
parties of ten more, to pass over the road any
part thereof and return for one fare
Also one requiring them to take immediate steps
for enforcing the settlement of Agents accounts
Messrs. Alexander McRae, of New Hanover, Giles
Mebane, of Alamance Caleb Phifer, of Rowan, and
Thomas Webb of Hillsborough, were elected Di-
rectors by the stockholders
resolution was passed complimentary to their
late President, c. F. Fisher, and rendering to him
and his family free pass over the Road for life.
The next meeting will be held in Hilsborough,
on the Cd Thursday in july 1862.
At meeting of the Directors, Paul c. Cameron,
of Orange, was unanimously elected President"
The State proxy in this Road, and the Directors,
must have been appointed in all probability, during
:he absence of Gov. Ellis from the State. Who ap-
pointed them?
We see it stated, that Robert P. Dick, Esq, was
"superseded' by Ralph Gorrell, Esq. Who did
that? We have no objec ton to Mr.. Gorrell, he
will make good Director, but Scho aods it that
turned Hr. Dick out, and achy aras lie turned ont
Did Gov. Ellis supersede him? We cannot think
he did. If not who usurped the power to super
sede this faithful servant of the State in of its
most cherished corporations? And aohy was he
superseded? Because he aods Union Democrat
That is the reason. We may refer again to this
gross prescription for opinions sake. Many of the
old Breckenridge leaders seem to think and to act
if the State and all its offices and honors belonged
to them. They will never forgive the Union demo-
Gratis for their efforts to preserve the old Union and
prevent civil war; But where is their chosen lead
err, John c. Brecknridge? Cheek by jowl with
Sumner and Wilson in Lincoln's Congress
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,prcIaI. NnrICEZrhe srANpARp IS oonducted strctlu

SPECIAL NOTICE-The STANDARD IS conducted strictly
pou the CASH SYSTEM HI papers discontinued at the
,rpraon Of the time for sOkch they haze been paid. Sub
serbers aOA be notified WEEKS before their time IS out,
6v CROSS their papers; Gnd anLes tie subscription
IS rsneu0ed the paper aOA be discontinued. This is rule
from uaics there scu be departure. Watch for the cross
mark AID your subscription.
Weekly Standard 81 per dnnunt, in adOance.
Semi Weekly, 81 per Gnnu1p, IN adoaHce.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office from, we'll the one to- which
they desire the change to be made.
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We learn that Rev. Mr.. Dalton, oc the Presbyte-
rian Church has been appointed Chaplain of Col.
Fishers regiment and Rev. Doctor Gloss, of the
Methodist Church, Chaplain of Col. Andersoa's
regiment. Good appointments.
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CINCINNATI, July 15.-Gen. Mcclellan occupies
Beverly, and the Confederates again concentrate
ing at Laurel Hil from whence, it is reported they
will again retreat without general battle.
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ATLANTIC AND N. C. RAILROAD.

To the following Consignees for the week end.
ing July 18th, 1861.
Godsboro'-J Sleight, B Whitaker, A Day. ]. N.
Wood Wagstaf. Richardson, Fields, Capt. Drys-
dale, Henry Smith, VIM Bogart, Mr. Wilkins L Hummel
Ii 5 IIazell.
RaIeiga-W PutDey, Ordinance Dept, Hncbback,
Gen Gwynn, Hilton.
CharlOtte-J Carson.
Charleson-B &B
Wilmington Theft.
Petersburg, Val Lenone. g.. g.. En- ..s.E
Smithfed-W II A., 5 McCulers, Stevens.
Boon Him G Collier. .-.-..' ...r..-. ! i-r-
Hillsboro-Judge Manly, Roscoe Richards, Theo Hill
Greensboro'-L Scott
Forestvlle-S S Biddle. - .,.-...
High Pont-E Vogler
Durham's-Allen Nance
Salisbury-Phillips & Hail.
July 10, 1861. 66-t.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-On Wednesday last Mr.. G.
KueSter, of this place. while engaged in filling caps
with percussion powder, was seriously injured by
an explosion of the powder The little finger of his
right hand blown off, and the next finger to it.
and the middle finger were badly mangled. part
of his left thumb was also blown off, and some of the
fingers of his left hand badly hurt. A cap entered
his left wrist severing an artery, and taken out
of his nearly as far up as the elbow. Drs. Nc
Kee and F. j. Haywood were at once called in. He
is bearing his suffering like man, and is doing as
well as could be expected This accident to worthy
man. engaged in the service of the State has excited
much sympathy among our citizens
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WAR RUMORs AND FACTS.
Glnrinns NeIUS-

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 15.-News reached here
from Little Rock yesterday (va Pocahontas) that
Gen. Ben. McCulloch, with 1900 men had attack
ed $4,000 federas at Springfield, Missouri, killing
600 of the federas and the balance of the federal
force surrendered Internationally. In the engage
ment 200 Southerners were killed.
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n~ WE ARE REQUESTED TO AN.
HS Dounce JOHN H. NORWOOD as a candidate
for County Court Clerk of Wake at the ensuing election.
July Is, 1861 66-te.
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NOR HIRE.-A FIRST RATE CARPENTER-F0R
T. SALE, very fine young MARE Apply to
E BURKE HAYWOOD.
April Q, 1851. 37-w&swtf.
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Latest News.

Our latest mails up to the time Of going to press
do not relieve the anxiety felt for the fate of
troops in Northwestern Virginia The accounts are
exceedingly conflicting and contradictory. Every
new development however, presents an array of
facts still more favorable OF the fate of Gen. Gar
nett the accounts are unsatisfactory; some affirm
ing his death and others denying it. His army
have no doubt made good their retreat and may
possibly join Gen. Johnston in good time near Win
chester. The precise position of his forces is how
ever in doubt. 1t is stated positively by Mr.. Nat
Tyler, that Col. Pegram is safe, and yet other &C
counts favor his having been taken prisoner
The intrepid bravery of our small force at Rich
Mountain, is worthy of all praise. Three hundred
brave fellows for hours held in check force of five
thousand and repulsed them three times. Instances
OF personal bravery are mentioned there which
have never been exceed. The report of 1000 of
our troops having been taken prisoners, is not
firmed The story is Northern fabrication. Our
loss on Gen. Garnets retreat is said to have been
only twenty. At Rich Mountain it was large and
a number are supposed to have been taken prison.
ers Mcclellan it was thought would make his
headquarters at Lewisburg. Gov. Wise is in his
rear, and it is rumored that Gen. Lee has been
signed to the command of the valley. This is a
good move.
Rumor has it that Patterson was moving to attack
Gen. Johnston at Winchester. 1t is said that John.
ston is anxiously awaiting the attack.
The news from Gen. McCulloch in Missouri is not
confirmed.
1t is rumored that an attack on Gen. Beauregard's
forces commenced on Wednesday, at Fairfax c. H.,
and that Gen. Scott was commanding in person at
Alexandria.
All was quiet at Yorktown, Norfolk and Suffolk.
A North Carolina regiment Col. Fishers we pre-
sumo, had arrived at Manassa. Coils Tew's and Nc
Rae's will likely go to the same point They will
have warm work.
The eleventh Regiment of N. G.. Volunteers COL
Kirkland, arrived in Richmond few days ago and
passed on to the seat of war. Every body speaks
well of the regiment. Four members of Capt Con-
nelley's Company were injured the railroad, but
not dangerously. Their names are John e. Royal,
D. A. Vestal j. B. Howell and W. D. Harrison
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PRIVATE SALES.


in NELSON CO., FOR SALE.
H,HE subscriber wishing to move South offers for
i sale privately, his farm, known as ''MARTIN'S
MILLS, lying On the waters Of Rorktsh River, near
the junction of the two streams-North and South
prongs-adoining the lands of Garrett w. Martin,
James Bailv and James NJ. Harris, containing ABOUT
900 Acres. This farm has on it excellent two
story BRICK HOUSE, newly repaired, q good Store
House, Lumber House, Ice House, Doctors Office,
Blacksmith Shop Tobacco House, Stable and all 9th
er necessary houses and is of the best stands for
merchant in the county. The land is well adapted
to Wheat, Tobacco, Corn, &C., the present crop
will show. This property is within two hours ride
either the O. & A. r. R. or Va c. R. R. depots
I will also sell the farm which reside, about Q
miles distant from the above adjoining the lands of
Others containing about TOO Acres. This land is
and particularly so grass-about so 70
down in clover and timothy and other lots sown In
timothy this fall This farm is considered of the
finest tmbered farms in this section lies we'll for cul
tivation and kind to improve. The1mprovements con-
sist of two story Brick HOUSE, being built,
good Office, Smoke House, Tobacco House, Stable
and other out houses. There is vein of copper run
ming through this place, which has been opened at
one point.
Both of these farms are convenient Churches and
Schools.
ANY further information desired will be given by
the subscriber.
p. S.-There are 400 or 500 Acres of excellent
Farming Land, adjoining the farm which reside,
that can be purchased at fair price, which the sub
scriber would sell along with his.
My address is Martins Mills, Nelson Co., Va.
Oct 80. 1850. HUDSON MARTIN.