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Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

Our STREErs.-Our streets are again
getting in an awful condition. Would it not
be advisable for the corporation to fll up GER
tain localities with sand before the river gets
too high to get the sand-certain localities, for
instance, as may be found on Main street be
tween Bank and Seminary sts. This streets
travelled the most, and those spots we allude
to, should certainly be made higher with sand
and other suitable substances. 1t would cost
but little, compared with the importance of
the ork,sand its accommodation to the pub.
lie.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

THE ILLUMINATION To-NIGHT.-The sug-
gestion made in this paper that the city
should be Illuminated tonight in cele-
bration of the independence of Louisi-
ana, has been generally and warmly
seconded. We hope, therefore, indeed
feel confident, that the city will present
tonight a universal gala appearance,
and that from center to circumference,
through all its of life, of busi-
ness or of gaiety, it will pulsate with
m common throb of gladness and
pride, and patriotic f%ervor, worthy of
the new birth of our well-beloved state
and worthy of her marriage with a new
and glorious destiny. Let all forget
that she eve belonged to this or that
party of the past let all remember
that they are L~ouisianaians /; that to
Louisiana, first and last, their allegi
ance and their love are due, and that in
adversely or prosperity, her lot shall be
their lot, whoever may say nay, what
ever voice of seduction may plead with
them to betray and desert her.-Ddta.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

the outside demonstrations were more
hearty than boistcrous. People met each
other with beaming and joyful faces
and cordial grasping of hands. They
were all Lo~uisianians, resolved to stand
or fall together in support Of the flag
that now waves so cheerily and bravely
from the topmost pinnacle of the Capt.
fol
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

icy We draw attention to the advertise
ment of Seignior Oliveira, who comes to this
town well recommended for his superior musi-
ical talents. Those who have had the pleas
ure of hearing him, deem him worthy Of all
praise. He will give one Of his Concerts, (as'
sisted by Her Kepler,) on next Tuesday eve
ming, and those who are DESTROYS Of hearing
him, should not let this opportunity pass
without witnessing this musical treat.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

Pixies PEAK.-A gentleman, who for
more than a year has been out in Pixies
Peak gold region, writes as follows:
Every few know that there is a pop.
ulatioh of nearly sixty thousand at the
base and the gorges of the Rocky
Mountains at Pixies Peak /; that there
are over three hundred steam quartz
mills at work that there is a town OF
seven thousand inhabitants, containing
large brick blocks, churches and sch, OILS
supporting three good looking and ably
edited daily newspapers, where two
years ago nothing was seen but wild
animals"
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

REGISTRATIONS IN H HOME SoUADRoy.-
A correspondent at Vera Cruz, writing
on the Goth inst, states that Paymaster
Clark and Surgeon Grafton, both from
Arkansas, and now in the Home Squad.
ron, have sent in their designations, and
asked to be relieved at once. Lieuts
Rutledge, POrcher, Ingraham and Ey-
ans, Of South Carolina, and Midsbip-
man Read, of Mississippi, have done
the same. F~lag-oficer Pendergrast has
forwarded their designations, but re-
fuses to allow them to return home.
These officers have represented to him
that the Union is dissolved, and that
they cannot and will not serve under a
flag that is hostile to the South. Com.
Pendergrast, although a Ksntuckian by
birth, aGheres to the central govern.
ment, and will probably throw every
obstacle in the way of Southern officers
leaving the service. In refusing TO
permit the officers above named to re.
turn, where their services are not in
actual need, exhibits a malicious vim
~dictiveness that is highly reprehensi-
blc.-DeHa.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

A WELL-KNowN CAPTAIN OF ONE OF OUR CoAsT
PACKETS THREATENED TO BE lMMoRrALIsED -
A woman of bright eyes and prepoSsessing
appearance, and Of a certain age" which
our informant considered either twenty five
or forty five, he wouldn't say which, took a
sudden c~aptious idea-(nsGy be she hadn't
any money TO pay her pGssage,) to leave the
Bayou Sara Steainer- a few days since,
at Bayou Goula, her intentions being, or was
understood when she shipped" to 60 to New
Orleans. Subsequently, Captain -, (well,
we might as well give the name as she wrote
it, for no one could tell whom she meant re.
ceived the following letter, folded up in love
letter style, and which fell into the hands Of
his accomplished clerk, well known to our
burg-and one who relishes a good thing oil
this or any other character, and thus it was
that it came into our hands. We shall look
for the novel in which Capt to fig
ure:
CAPTAIN -, Der sir Ny mind was not
reconsild when | left Mr.. - and void
have com along with you only for the Lady
that cum on bord and a Little circui mstas
that Toxic phase on the bote when | was going
to l~uisvilee In Febery SO annd when ] sen
her it retirned all too my mind so thee sam
emegesion struct my mind | am writin a no.
veil and you will not deny your nance in il
thar was a Little Ladys companion on my bed
in the statee roome and a knight dres and a
skirt and Josy and a Knew whit petycoat il
was not FINISHED.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

A SEVERE CAsE.-Thc Bath Tins has
been sorely victimized lately. 1t avs:
1--WE lost a good paying daily sUscrl-
Der a few days since, because
mornings out of six, his paper hal been
taken from his doG before hecould
read it, by a person who had 9 week
previously stopped his own pape."
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

A JOKE FOR THE BRIrIsH VOLUNTEERS
Why are the rife volunteers Ike Mel.
son? Because the last thing he did
was to die for his country, ant that IS
the last thing they intend to do
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

The HOME SENTINEL LAST SUSDAr.-Ac.
cording to previous order, this fine body Of
military volunteers appeared last Sunday
morning in full dress uniform, for the purpose
of attending the Conservation of our new
Catholic Church. Their uniform is q beautiful
one, a half Zouave kind ofstyle, Q jacket fitting
close, with red striped pants and Zouave cap.
The officers appear but little better dressed
than the privates-tbeir epaulets and swords
making the greatest distinction. We have
M doubt that whenever its men are needed,
the "Home Sentinels' will prove themselves
true and generous s%entinels on the watch
towers Of Southern liberty and Southern
power; never yielding but with their lives
those sacred depositaries which they have SO
CALAMITY volunteered to protect and preserve.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

~ See advertisement of a Sewing Ma
chine for sale cheap.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-02

The Crescent, in speaking Of the manner
in which the Act of Secession was received
in New Orleans, says:
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The Latest News.

CharIeston in fame! !!--A battle expected on the
fensnsuta.-Quiet on the Potomac &e
dispatch from Columbia, S. c., to The Charlotte
bulletin, dated the 18th inst, announces that two
thrds OF the City of Charleston is in ashes. The
lire commenced on the night of the 11th, and con-
tlnued burning till 5 o'clock, A. NJ, on the 18th.
1t is said to be one of the most destructive fires
which ever occurred on the American continent.
The dispatch received in this CITY, says that half of
the city is destroyed We are inclined to think that
the disaster is not SO great We fear that incen-
diaries are at work.
Rumors were rife in Richmond of an expected
battle On the Peninsula. Gen. Magruder it is said
looks for an attack Some uneasiness prevails about
Norfolk. The large accession of Federal troops at
Fortress Monroe gives rise to these rumors
1t is said that Mcclellan is urged strongly by
members of Congress to advance upon our lines
The Yankees are inpatient but Mcclellan knows
his fate if be attempts it. and hence he hesitates-
The reported fight Of Col Ashby with the Yankees
is not confirmed.
The Congress at Richmond, has voted $50 bounty
to all privates, musicians and non commissioned
officers Of the army to all who shall serve for three
years or during the war, to be paid after twelve
months services
Troops from the North continue to arrive in Ken
lucky. McCook refused to recognise the flag of
truce sent from Bowling Green by Mrs. Gen. Buck
ner, who wished to bury her child at Louisville.
Gen. JEFF: Thompson is fortiying New Madrid in
Missouri All quiet at Columbus The attack up
on Cairo has been abandoned.
The Norfolk Day Book says that the dispatches
sent out by Messrs. Mason and Slidell, went on to
England They are confident that England will
resent the insult
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For the Standard.
SANDY CREEK LODGE, No. 1856.

SANDY CREEK LODGE, No. 1856.
At a meeting Of the Sandy Creek Lodge. No 1s5
the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We. the members of Sandy Cresk
Lodge, No. 1s5, have learned with deep and he.rt.
felt emotions of sorrow, of the decease of our
brethren of this Lodge, DR.. c. H. StallInes. A. G.
Hight and j. B. and j. Yarbrough, while nobiv
and CALAMITY serving their State and country. IN
the army Of the Confederate States.
ResoIeed, That while recognizing in humble sub.
mission, the decree of an alwise Proydence %
deeply deplore their loss, and sincerely
with their respective families in their severe acton
ResoIred, That our lamented brother Dr. Stal.
iings, by his unremittng kindness and attention D,
his comrades in arms his zeal in relieving their snf
ferings has caused his memory to be cherished and
respected by ALL
Resolued, That brothers John and ]. B. Var.
6rough faithfully and cheerfnlly discharged their
duties as soldiers and died beloved and respected bv
Their friends and acquaintances.
Resotced, That brother Hight, one of the List.
tenants of the Sandy Creek Rough and Readys. the
company to which all four belonged, by his ee;en.
cy and gentlemanly bearing as an officer, had eaine
and deserved the respect Of his associates and com
panlons; and in his death his company and our
community have sustained sad bereavement
Resolred, That the foregoing resolutions be sent
to the Raleigh Standard and State Journal for pub.
i.cat,on and that copy be sent to their respective
families.
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The Point Settled.

\ Whatever hopes for peace may have been in
dulged by persons North or South, the policy ad-
hered to by Mr.. Lincoln in his late message, and
the tone of his Secretary of War, Mr. Cameron,
leave no room longer to doubt that the most ex-
travagant charges of an intention to subugate the
South to confscate, emancpate and destroy South
ern property and to reduce u.s. if possible to utter
vassalage are but too true. The simple fact that
there some in the Congress and perhaps quite q
respectable minority Of the Northern people who
friends of peace and anxious for the cessation of
hostilIties gives no assurance that their counses
will prevail, so long as the masses can be deluded
and cheated with the idea that the Union may be
restored Even those who are the professed friends
of peace look to it only the surest means of re-
storing the Union, and so far as we can discover,
do not desire peace on any other terms. But what
Southern man now looks to any such result, or
would accept Of peace upon such terms? Can any
be so blind as to desire peace a. the great sacrifice
of returning to Union which has been sundered
by treachery and deception, by the violation of
ry principle of Constitutional freedom, and by war
and bloodshed? Certainly none.
The course of the South is therefore plain, al.
though every footstep be marked with agony and
blood. She will never retrace her steps. Onward
is her watchword until our enemies are vanquished
and the South is free The vast hordes of the North
may rush down upon us-our ports may be be-
leagured by their Aeets-poverty and want may
hatrass US at every point yet STILL conscious of the
right, we must meet them one to i've if need be- at
the Threshold, and contest 6ercely every inch Of
ground or die in our entertainments. But the con-
test is not doubtful No great people can be subju
gated, determined to be free. However dark and
portentous the cloud of war may hang around our
horizon, it shall be dispelled by the uprising Of
mighty people that trusts its destiny to the control
of Providence and their own strong arms.
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For the Standard.
MR W. W. HOLDEN: hand you list Of contri.
buttons handed to me for Capt Webster's company.
as follows:
Mrs. A. B. Bright, blankets, 2 bed-quilts, Q
pair socks, towels, pair pillow cases, / counter
pane, half dozen candles. lot of sage and mustard
seed, cash 81; Mrs. B. N. Watson, 2 coverlets. 2
pair socks, towels, II dozen candles pillow and
case sage and mustard seed, IA lbs cake soap: M-s
Duncan Murcherson, coverlet, towel; Mrs. Owen
Andrews, pair socks, towel; Miss Martha Web
ster, pair socks, l pair pants, lbs. cake soap !:
Mrs. Aaron Evans, pair socks; Mrs. Talton John.
son, bed-quilt, towels, pair pillow cases; Miss
Lornhama Emerson, blanket; Miss Martha Emsr.
sen, j pair socks. sage and pepper; Mrs. Mary
Canbell, l towel; Dr. ". D. Watson, cash $5: III.
James Watson, neck comfort; Mrs. Jas. Watson.
bed-quilt. his cake soap; Mrs. Thomas Moody.
lot Of sage; Mr.. Thomas Moody, cash 25 cts. Mrs.
franklin Headcn 2 towels, and pair pillow csses !:
Miss Jane Beal, towel, and sage; Mrs. Solomon
Wombe, l bed-quilt, coverlet towel and sane |;
Mrs. John Bright, blankets and pair Of pants !:
Miss Emaline Temples. l pair drawers; Miss H.
Fields, pair of socks; Miss Martha Beai ps,r Of
socks; Mrs. Benjamin Glass, lbs. cake SOAP and
towel; Miss Mary Glass, pair gloves
M. E. WATSON.
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GEN. PoLK.-Wc are glad to perceive that Gen.
Polk has entirely recovered from the effects OF the
explosion at Columbus. Whatever doubts may
have existed in some minds as to the propriety of
his appointment Major General, the part he bore
in the battle of Belmont as we'll his general man
agement of his command, places him in high po-
sltion as an able and successful commander. A
letter from correspondent Of the Memphis appeal
brings out the points of his character finely, and
places him in his true position. We regret that
the crowded state of our columns excludes it.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

APPOINTMENTS. is understood that President
Davis, recently in order to put an end to differences
which may have arisen between Gems. Price and
McCulloch in Missouri, has appointed Col. Henry
Heath, of Virginia, attached to Gen. Floyd's COM
mand, in command of the department of Missouri
and Arkansas leaving those Generals in their pres
ent position Much dissatisfaction prevails at Rich
mond ard in the West with the appointment, and
it IS understood that the Congress will not confirm
the appointment. Gen. McCulloch was on his way
to Richmond
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

HIRE OF NEGRoEs.-The Newbern Progress states
that it has heard that slave laborers have been
hired for the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad for the
ensuing year, at $50 each. We have heard nothing
otit We find there is general expectation that
there will be some reduction in the hire of negroes
LOT next year, from the former high prices, but we
were not prepared to expect so great reduction as
tha1 Ihe utter prostration of the turpentne bus.
'ess ana the poor prospect before cotton planters
Siould the war last must greatly reduce the value
vf negroes
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PROVISIONAL CoNGREss.-Congress has passed,
and the President has approved an act authorizing
the President to enlist for the War such seamen,
not exceeding 1000, as the exigency of the Naval
service for the defence CT the Sea cuas Rivers and
IIarbors may render necessary. Also an act au-
thorizing the President to appoint chief Bugler,
or Principal Musician, according to the corps, to
each Regiment in the army. Also, an act authori-
zing the Secretary of War to appoint an assistant
Secretary of War, at salary Of $4,000.
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ST. MARY's ScnooL-This School, under the man.
agement Of its able Rector, Rev. DR.. Smedes, has
become an institution to the State and the South.
Its venerable for its years, and indispensable as
home and for the liberal and accomplished education
Of our Southern girls. Its friends will be graed to
learn that its halls still open during these war
times See the advertisement of its accomplished
Rector in our advertising columns.
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Gbe StanDar0.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, DEC. II, 1861
The Convention.

The Convention.
We invite attention to the proceedings in our COL
umns to-day of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
On Thursday the Convention passed an ordinance
exemptng the militia of the State from other than
monthly drills.
Mr.. Gilmers resolution calling on the Governor
for information concerning the Cape Fear and Deep
River improvements, was adopted.
The ordinance introduced by Mr.. Holden, provid-
ing for the raising of battalion or regi iment for
twelve months, to be composed of returned voun-
teers of the First North Carolina regiment, (the
Lafayette Light Infantry and the Independent Light
Infantry, of the town of Fayetteville, 1ncluded,)
and such others as may enrol thensel' with them
was passed through its several readings, the rules
having been suspended) and ordered to be enrolled
Mr.. Ferebee, the commissioner to Richmond on
the subject of the war tax made partial and in
teresting report to the Convention. The hope is
ndulged that an arrangement will be made by
which the war tax will be paid without bearing
heavily on the people in May nert
The President laid before the Convention a COM
munication from John Devereux, Esq., Major and
Assistant Quarterlnaster, requesting the appoint
ment of a committee to investigate the accounts of
his department This request was based on the
erroneous supposition that the Convention, in adopt
ing the report of committee, had charged fraud.
incubation, and mafeasance" on the disbursing Off
GERS Mr. Satterthwaite disclaimed for the commit
tee referred to- all intention of casting any mputa-
ton Of personal character upon any officer in any
of the departments.
The Convention was engaged for the remainder Of
the day on the ordinance incorporating the Pied
mont Greensboro and Danville] Railroad Company.
The Convention will take recess from and after
to-day, until the Goth of January.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

HIGH POINT SENINAEy.-Rev. s. Lander, it will
DC seen from his advertisement is still conducting
m u.'s excellent school for females, at High Point
ii's well known qualifications for the position are
'"'nc'eht guaranty to parents and guardians that
"'uoents will be thoroughly instructed and well
cared for
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Col. BRowN.-A rumor in the papers states that
the belief prevails at Pensacola that Col. Harvey
Brown, commanding Fort Pickens, has died from
wound received during the late bolnbardment
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

SES1ENcED-The Northern papers state that Col.
Kerrigan, a member Of Congress from New York,
and Colonel in the Federal army, has been tried
and condemned for treason, and sentenced to be
shot Lincoln has signed his death warrant
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

PRISONERS RELEAsED.-Thirty Southern prisoners,
lately confined in the old Capitol building in Wash
ngton City, having been released on parole, recent
y arrived at Norfolk under flag of truce.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

LovEJoYs AcADEMY.-The proprietor of this
School has for twenty years or more been teacher
among US. See his advertisement
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

New ORLEASs-A dispatch from New Orleans
on the 10th inst, says: g. ,
Lieutenant Shepherd. commanding the CooAed-
Lieutenant and nine Yankee prisoners, from the
schooner Annie Taylor, which was wrecked near
Sabine Pass. They leave for the city on special
train this afternoon.
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ID I e d

In this City Tuesday night last Eux. .,d.., 49,,
'er OF T. and Z Snow in tho ninth Year Of her ~
Her funeral will take place at the resdence of ~ Sc
on Saturday morning, 10 o'clock. - 1 Wv '.'eer
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MARRIED..

At the residence of the brides father in Milton m -
cay Sd lnst by Rev A. Stan6eld Hon. George Hovsrs
yr: OF Wilson. to Miss Anne B. Stamps daughter Of Dr.
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WARRESroN FEMALE INsrIrurk-This is one Of
our Oldest and best schools. Mr. Wilcox is an ex.
perienced and thorough instructor Warrenton ID
delightful location. See his advertisement
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

NASHVILLE Dec. s.-Dispatches received from
Bowling Green last night state that Capt Morgan.
with detachment of cavalry went within i've
miles of the enemy force and burned Bacon Greek
bridges, which the Federals had just rebuilt Can't
Morgan captured some guns and horses
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

RAILROAD Academia serious accident occur.
red on the North Carolina Railroad on Saturday
night to the express train coming west About two
miles beyond Haw river, one Of the axles Of the
tender broke and threw the train off the track.-
Four of the cars were badly damaged but we learn
that no bodily injury was sustained by any one
Charlotte (M c. Democrat, 10th iast r.
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REs1esED.-Judge Nesbitt of Georgia, hasresign-
ed his seat in the Provisional Congress, in conse.
auence Of i'll health.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

We are but sutstins tie fefy hlrhscs Of trial It
is to BE- hsatsd ~ sstyn titDes hsttst. We taay
not hope that like ths thtes God.fearing Hebseas.
We can pass through and not eysn the .snslt {6rs
b upon our garments but by tie blessing Of Hea.
ven, and our oyn strong hsarts and arms, We will
successfully DEFY the wicked commands Of Ms King
Of modern Babylon.
We must rise to the magnitude Of our peessnt
duties and responsibilities. "lst ths dead pea bary
Its dead, and 80 boldly forth to meet The fatre,
vhsisver nay betida This Conysusiaa i asw The
heart Of North Carolina, and II il but throbs as
it will send the life blood Of pstriotism and to
every extremity Of The State, giving ber visSr rUnd
strength to work out her mighty dsss,ny. Our pso-
pie have entrusted us with this high posihot, aad
we have to answer to them and 70 postesity! Let
not test oatAs but the strong feeling Of brothhood
unite US. and together let us act without ieAr.
favor, affection, reward or the hops Of reward ind
do all things truly in the fear Of God and for the
best interests Of country and the hopes q the
world - nss}Ei
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-18

MARBLE NASH TAYLoR-The New York papas
stultyng themselves on account Of the notosety
they are giving this individual whom they claim to
be Provisional Governor of North Carolina The
idea that convention of the people reprsseating
40 counties has been held on the banks for the pur.
pose of forming q Provisional Government &c, is
supremely ridiculous. Taylor who figures as Gov.
srnor and who has been making speeches in New
York, is man Of the most ordinary capacity and
whose position as travelling preacher in tho N. G.
Conf Of the Methodist Church, was always an in.
ferior one. His private Secretary Alonso J. Stowe,
can make his mark, but must be poor apology for
a Secretary. Wecannot give space to Gov. Tayloes
proclamations.