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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-08-21

NTORTH.CAROLINA SHOES GOOD AS
~ sortment of Genemcn'S and heavy negro Bro
gans from the Mandatory of Miller Foster Thomas
vile, sale at their prices.
Among them are several varieties suitable for Camp
Shoes.
The attention Of Dealers and Farmers is respectful
" called this work. as will compare avUrably in ape
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than Yankee Shoes
Orders will be taken for Fall supplies.
JAMES NJ. TOWLES, Ag't.
May 81, 1861. 49-tf.
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NIORTH-CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SUR.
lN VEY.-THE SWAMP LANDS OF NORTH ARoLISA
containing descriptions with many analyses of the soils
of the Swamp Lands BY Ebenezer EmnonS State geolo.
gist. For sale by
.. W. L. POMER0Y.
Raleigh, N c., Aug. Z, 1860. o.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-08-21

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April s. 1861. S6-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-08-21
OLD DOMINION TOBACCO,

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dersigned or in his absence. TO Quent Busbee Esq.
JNO. Z. MARRIOTT, Admir-.
March Is 1851. 3l-tf
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A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF CHEWING
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supply Of the above just received by
II. ID. TURNER
n. C.. Book Store.
Raleigh Jau z 1861. 4-tf
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BIOLOGICAL AND NATURAL HISIo'
" RY.-SURVEY OF NORTHCAROLlNA-C~
tanning Catalogue of the Plants of the State, with d
crpt0ns and history of the trees, shrubs and WoOu'
vines; By Rev. ~ A. Curtis, ID. D.
For sale by o-
Raleigh Nj c.. Aug. z. 1880. S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Tribute of Respect

At a regular meeting of Hampton Lodge No. 10 of the l. 0. 0. F. held at their lodge room in inc town of Hampton, Saturday evepng the lOt dav of August, A. D. 1861, the lodge was notified of the deafh of Bro. RILEY r. MAILER, who depart ed this life on the 30th day of July, 1861, while en- caced in the military service et the State of Ar kansas stationed at Pocahontas.
 On motion a committee, consisting of brothers All. Maner and o. H. P. Black were appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings and sentiments of the lodge. The committee report and present the following resolutions to the lodge:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased the Great Author of life to hurl the shaft of death at our esteemed and worthy brother, Riley B. Mailer, and to remove him from the walks of men and the labors oi life while in the military service of his country. There. fore,
 Resloced That we meekly bow to the fat of Deity, vet deeply deplore the loss of our brother, that we heartily smpathze with his bereaved widow in this her irreparabe loss.
 ResoIped, That in the death of our brother, our lodge has lost a worthy member, society high. toned gentleman, and our country brave and de. voted soldier
 Resolued, That as a mark of respect to our de- ceased brother, the members of this lodge will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolped, That a copy of these resolutions Ns sent to the editor of the True Democrat at Little Rock. with request from this lodge that he pub fish the same.
 ResoIued, That the secretary be requested to furnish the widow of our deceased brother with a copv of these resolutions and that they be spread upon the minutes of the lodge A. J. MANER, 2 c., 0. II. F. BLACK,} O"'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Blockade Broken.

The Intelligence published in yesterday s issue of this journal is confirmed to-day The blockade has been broken. It has been broken in the most complete and offensive man her that it could be broken. A large merchant vessel has traversed the ocean, and,entered part ofthe Southern Confederacy without let or hin. drance, laden with arms, ammunition and other articles, beyond all dispute, contraband of war. This vessel was English, and the entrance was effected after the distinct and formal warning ot the British minister at Washington and the precise declaration of the British premier in Parliament that the we'll authenticated passage of single vessel through the lines of the block ade of the southern coast would be considered cause for pronouncing 1t legally as welas prac tcally an ineffective and paper blockade, by which the commerce of no nation is bound, and over which every neutral flag must sail freely to and fro with the cargoes of enemies and of friends.
 When the news that the Alliance has safely entered the port of Beaufort, in North Carolina reaches the British government, it can scarcely
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

PRISONERS OF WAR.-On Tuesday last Lieut. D. c. Fultsn of the Capital Guards, arrived here from Missuor, with eight prisoners of war They were taken to the Arsenal and provided for. There names are Norman J. Gasselle Burr B. Keeble, Chas. H. Meyer, and Joseph Balaja; of Chicago; John R. Cochran, H., M and R. Newman, of Paris, H., and Jas. Lang ley, III.
 Six of them were captured by Capt Crisman and the other two were taken by Missiourians They had left their own encampment on little recreation excursion, and probably had not got more than two miles away, and were getting peaches when they were captured. Two e them are raw Dutchmen. One of the party Is said to be quite intelligent and when at home practices law.
 Lieut.. Fulton will return about the first of Oc tober. He is here especially to procure cloth ing for the 9th regiment. Any article of cloth ing, blankets, quilts, shoes, socks or any thing else that soldier needs will be received at his store on Markham street.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Justice to Whom Justice is Due

Under this caption Q callow contributor to the Gazette criticises our construction of the law in relation to the duties of the public prin- ter, and, to place us in a false position, has the hardihood to misquote the law. He quotes it as follows:
 "The public printer shall be required to do and perform all book, pamphlet, and job printing, of every kind and description, for which the State is liable to pay"
 On this false quotation he asks if "publica- tioas" and " advertisements" can be clased as "book, pamphlet or job printing of any kind, character or description"
 Had the Gazette's very dishonest critic quot ed the law correctly he would never have asked so silly question. The law reads as follows:
 "The public printer shall be required to do and perform all book, pamphlet, and job printing ,oork of every kind and description, for which the State is liable to pay.'
 In the quotation made by the Gazette's critic the word ",orh" is left out. This was done purposely. The omission was necessary to make case against us and it was unscrupu- lously done. The duty of the public printer IS to do and perform all book, pamphlet, and job printing, ,cork of every kind and description for which the State is liable to pay" The ex- ecutive publications and advertisements are cer- tainly sooyk," for achich hbe State is liable 70 pay' as much as book, pamphlet aud job printing"
 We advise the Gazette's very wise critic to read the law before he attempts to enlighten the public as to its meaning, and when he quotes it to do it honestly and correctly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Obituary.

Died of congestion, on the Dist Of August, 1861, at the residence of w. B. Headrickson, esq, in White county, Ark, Rev. WILLIAM HENDRlcKsoN, of Conway county.
 The deceased was ffty-f years of age, had been a consistent and pious minister of the gospel in the Old School Baptist church for more than thirty years Of him it may be said truly, a father in Israel has fallen. He leaves an aged consogt and nine children, together with the church and large circle of friends to mourn his loss; but they mourn not as those that have no hope, for we are sure that he has entered into that rest that remains to the people of God. II. 5.
 Knoxville, East Tennessee papers phase copy.
 .<DIED--On the battle ground at Oak Hills, JNo B. FORD. He fell gloriously fighting to deliver the State, on whose soil he was born, from worse than Austrian slavery. He was private in Capt Parkers Pope county volunteers. His last words were crush on boys" Doubtless the marble monument will hereafter be reared on whose capa- cious walls will be told the many virtues of he roc officers who fell in battle, but of them deserve it more than Ford. He spent his whole life aboring for his mother, brothers and sisters, and died for his country. Who ever lived a more unsefsh life? Living he was loved and respected 1 by all, and all regret his death, but who but Q mother can feel @ mothers anguish. C. E. T. l NOrriSt0oR, Sept. ', 1861. --T-I,--
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Clothing for the ArmY.

Col SoLoN BoRLAND arrived on Sunday last, and is now in the city, to superntend and facili- tate the supply of clothing for that portion of our army under Gen. Hardee's command. He has conferred with the Military Board, and with Dr. Jordan, the agent for the Confederate States, and is cooperating with them in the important work of protecting our soldiers against the in element weather of the fall and winter now ra- pidly approaching. He is ready to confer with those of our citizens who desire to contribute to this necessary work, and give all desirable in formation and assistance in the way of making the joint abors of. all available for the greatest good.
 Col. Borland will within the next day or so, address the people in this city, and at other places in the surrounding country, on this sub iect; of which notice will be given, as to parti- cular time and place. In the meantime he may be seen and consulted at his residence on Rock street, or at the counting room of s. H. Tucker & Co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
To the Ladies of Jefferson County.

The undersigned committee, having been ap- pointed by the Military Board for the purpose of obtaining winter clothing for our soldiers now in service, will enter immediately upon the discharge of their duties, and as material can be ob- tained will make call upon the ladies of each township for the purpose of organizing societies to aid in the manufacturing garments for those in the service of their country. Due notice of the time and place will be given by hand-bills, and one or more of the committee will endeavor, under their instructions to be present to assist in the organ- zation, and to give such information as may be ne cessary for the expeditions accomplishment of the object in view.
 We know the ladies of Jefferson-irst to offer upon the shrine of liberty their patriotic devotion and to encourage the brave soldier as he marches beneath the folds of freedoms flag, against an in- fatuated and insulting foe, who would "wipe us from theface of the earth''-who would ruthlessy destroy our homes-enslaye and make us the as- sociates of the negro-will come forward with that interest that has characterized the true noble and generous daughters of our own dear South, and cheeriully bestow the labor of their hands and the sympathy oi true and generous hearts in aiding to comfort and warm the brave men who are now fighting battles, and must soon, pery soon need clothing to protect them from the chilly blasts of more northern cline.
 Remember, ladies, that this is not all-the poor soldier far away from home, weary by fatigue, famshcd by hunger, exhausted by the duties of the field, or perhaps, bleeding upon the battle ground, feels half his trouble gone to know that he is not forgotten at home, and that those he leaves have not been unmindful of his necessities, but have been prompt in adding to his comfort and relieving his wants.
 The ladies of vsugine township are earnestly requested to meet at the court house in this city on Saturday, the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock, A. M, for the purpose of organizing under the direction of the Military Board.
 Z WELLS, Judge.
 J. DEBAUN, Clerk,
 A. F. KENDALL, Sheriff,
 Central Committee. Pine Blge, Sept. 3, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

Bs.gn Gen. Pearce's command of four regiments was not mustered into the service of the State, but up to a late period were willing to go into the service of the Confederacy. The transfer made by the Military Board, trameled as it was with conditions, elections, and sending plumed and titled officers to do it up in style, was neg lected so long that the volunteers got home sick. Persons were there influencing and per suading them to disband; telling them all sorts of stories, and succeeded in creating dissatisfac- ton.
 We do not like to find fault, but there is 6 great wrong somewhere and time will develop how much blame is to attach and to whom. As some of these regiments had never been sworn in, of course the State authorities had no con- trol over them. A few patriotic men have en- deavored to neutralize the bad counsels of those who endeavored to break up the army What success they had, we do not know. The latent object of all this maneuvering is to keep up State army so as to provide for cer- tain would be great men.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

once consecrated to the noble work of christian defense If objection be made to sending away your guns, and 1t be urged that you may need them at home, the reply is, that the surest way to pre- vent the necessity of using them at home IS to place them ill the hands of the thousands Ot brave men who are now chafng with anxious desire 70 stand as wall of fire between you and the lnvad- ing foe. If this answer be deemed inconclusive, then the reflection that those high in authority those in whose judgment we have confidence, and who, 1t IS but fair to presume, know well our ne- cessities both at home and on borders-have after mature deiberation inaugurated this move ment should be sufficient guarantee for the wis dom utility and patriotism of the service you are called on to perform. Then. as you desire short war, speedy peace, and an acknowledgement of our independence honorable to ourselves, place your weapons at the disposal of your government. As you desire to strike terrortO the hearts ot those now plotting our subugaton and extraction, let 1t be known that the trusty rifle, and the death dealing shot gun which you have hitherto so high ly ized are to take part in the next conflict, ren- dering, if possible, our victory more complete, than their defeat and rout on the plains of Ma nassas My instructions contemplate that l shall send forth into our more populous regions, assis- tant agents, charged with the duty of collecting and forwarding to proper points all the weapons thus obtained It may be we'll here to state that any one who wishes to do so, even though he be not visited by agent can greatly facilitate this work by sending any guns he has or can command to my address, care of Robert Plkin, North Camp street, New Orleans.
 BALLARD $. DUNN,
 Agent for collecting, reeeiving and purchasing
 small arms for the Confederate States.
 NeU Orleans Aug. l2, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Hon. R. W. Johnson.

The following is an extract from 8 letter from friend in Dallas county:
 " am told the authorities at Rich mond have concluded to receive Senators elected by the legislatures of the States whether at regu lar session or not The legislature which will meet in November next under the proclamation of the Governor will have two Senators to elect and sincerely hope Bob Johnson will be one of them His long experience first as Representatives then as Senator, extending over period of fourteen years his intimate acquaintance with the wants of the South and the confidence reposed in him by all the leading men, point him out as the man for the place and the occaslOn."
 Another correspondent in Yell county pays him the following handsome compliment:
 Prompt, able and efficient he was always found at his post, upholding and battling for southern tights, southern honor and equality. Failing to secure these in the federal Congress he was one of the first well as one of the foremost to declare for separation and southern independence The convention, which until Lincoln's proclama- tion was largely Union ill sentiment, recognised his merits and capabilities for doing good and elec- ted him to the Provisional Congress"
 We have received other letters Of like tenor, but did not publish them for obvious reasons.- We knew that Mir. Johnson was tired of public life, and nothing but Q sense of duty would in duce him to serve again. At the same time, we knew his whole soul was embarked in the cause ofthe Southern Confederacy. In ordinary times no inducement could be made sufficiently strong to take him from private life, but in the present state of affairs he is at the service of his coun- try. His long experience, the weight of his personal character, his time and abilities will all be given to the service of the State. The call upon him to become candidate has been so pressing and so general that he does not feel at liberty to decline. We need some experienced men in the councils of the nation and we believe the general wish of the people is that R. W Johnson shall be one of our Senators in the next Confederate Congress.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

TONER WEAvER-Capt. Woodruff and the members of his artillery company who have re- turned home all speak in the highest terms oi young Weaver, who was killed at the battle of Oak Hill and lament his death. We knew him we'll as a gallant, brave young man-universal- ly beloved His body was brought to this city for interment and the funeral was the largest ever seen here.
 Young Harper, who was killed in the same battle, was another of the bravest most chival- rous and honorable young men we ever knew. Modest yet talented, brave yet quiet, and in all things a gentleman, he had the esteem of all who knew him.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

do otherwise than give the public notice of the neficiency and invalidity of the blockade, and declare it to be raised, de. tacto and dc eJure- British merchants will immediately send to southern ports vessels laden with such stores as they may suppose most saeable in the country, and commissioned to bring back cargoeS of to- bacco and cotton Should the government of the United States be mad enongh to interfere with any one of them, either going or returning, 1t will violate principle of international rlght so clearly established and admitted by all na- tions that the event will bring upon 1t the mar atime force of the civilized world. Nor Will It be possible for that government to reassert ana re-estabish another blockade of that coast du, ring the war; for that would be child's play, ana nations cannot be so trifed with.
 In a couple of months we may, therefore reasonably anticipate the reopening ot Euro pean commerce; and the consequences or that event to ourselves and it's effects upon the war can scarcely be too highly stated. It will forth with give us all the material and arms we want for the equipment of illimitable armies, ana Il will fill the treasury with the proceeds oi the cotton crop. It will end the deprivation o1 the thousand and one comforts and utilities under which we have all silently suffered, and would suffer silently for years, if the public welfare rendered that proper. It will make the further prosecution of hostilities by the North so clear ly insensate and suicidal that we may suppose the government of Lincoln and the abontlonists of Boston will percieve the necessity ot an lm mediate peace at any price.-R'chneond E@a"' iner
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Domestic Arms for Public Use.

We invite attention to the following card from MT. Dunn, agent of the Confederate States, for the purchase of domestic arms. It cannot fail to meet with practical response from every one capable of doing so. Every southerner who is not directly or personally engaged in fighting for his country, owes to that country every other service 1t is in his power to render Tn the shape of money, arms and every material of war; Numerous experiments attest the correctness of Mir. Dunn's opinion of the doubeba shot pun and domestic rifle with the Mimic ball for war purposes All along the Virginia border the efficiency of these weapons have been shown in numerous skirmishes, and with results to show that in southern hands there is no arm more reliable for making or resisting an assault. Gen. Polk, we believe, was the first general ofs fcer to appreciate the value of these weapons He set on foot an extended system of agencies throughout his department for collecting these weapons. The secretary of war has now set on foot general system for the same purpose.- The appreciation of the military authorities of the Confederate government should give gener- al confidence in their efficiency:
 Having been appointed by the secretary of war an gent to collect, receive and purchase small arms for the Confederate States I deem it necessary and expedient to make known the fact as general ly as possible, the better to secure operation in a work which needs to be done quickly.
 Citizens and patliots Your government asks for the many thousands of tried guns that lie mus ed in your houses. Recent experiments have proven that any one of your fine double -barreed shot guns, with the improved Mimic ball, is more than a match for the much talked of Mimic musket. Then bring them forth, and place them upon the altar of your counry's liberty, that they may be at