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Major General Polk.

Wepubiish to-day the address or general order of
Major General Polk, on taking command of the divis
ion of the Mississippi valley. 1T is eloquent and
stirring appeal to the manhood and patriotism of
that portion of the Confederate States.
The General is one of the Bishops of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church As general rule it may not
be proper for ministers of the Gospel to take the
sword, but Bishop Folks case forms an exception
to the rule. He received military education, and
is peculiarly fitted for the position which, after
prayer and mature reflection, doubt, he has con-
scented to fill. Besides, he will fight in most
just and righteous in ITSELF waged not Extensively
but in defence of every right which society holds
dear. In this case, it to us the character of
the Christian Bishop loses nothing by the assump-
ton of the character of the Christian catizen Gen.
Polk has fighting blood in his veins, his father hav-
ing been a revolutionary soldier. Gen. Polk is a
native of this City.
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Chatham Independent Gnnrds.

This fine company, 1l5 strong, came in on foot on
Saturday last, accompanied with Wagons, camp
equipage &c. We have seldom seen finer body of
men, The officers are as follows Capt w. S.
Webster; 1st Lieut. William j. Headen I'd Lieut..
B. G. Dunlap; Sd Lieut. Stephen W. Brewer; LIST
Sergeant, S. j. Tally; I'd W. H. Merritt; Sd ].
NJ. Brooks; 4th j. W. Calder; 1st Corporal, Wes-
ley Mcdaniel; Cd, j. R. Emerson; Sd, j. j. Phil
lips; 4th, j. W. Dowd. Most of the company re-
side Bear Creek, are well uniformed well-drilled
and will be ready for the field in a short time
Capt. Webster was a Sergeant in the Mexican
with Maj. Clark, and is well known the princ
pal door keeper of the House of Commons for many
years. He gives up his office to fight the battles of
his country, andwe would suggest that the Legisla
ture fill his office temporarily and continue his sala
ry.l He is brave officer, and his company will do
their duty. Success to our brave men.
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For the Standard.
CAMP CAROLINA, NORFOLK, Va,
july 90. 1861.


Mr.. EDITOR In looking over your excellent
paper, not long since, see that you wish to hear
from the I'd Regiment of North Carolina
There is not much news to give you from our
camp up to the date of this letter. On Friday the
guard took up hard looking chap, thought to be
Yankee spy, and brought him before the Colonel's
tent, who fully examined him, and found him not to
be one. When relieved he was escorted out by half
of the regiment following and laughing. l think
he will not call upon US again soon.
On Thursday evening we had general review of
the regiments the I'd regiment making four. give
you the names of them: The Alabama Regiment,
the Petersburg Regiment, the Norfolk Regiment
and the I'd Regiment of the "Old North State"
All of them are well drilled and good soldiers.
We held ourselves in readiness on Friday night
for attack from the invader, but he did not
There will soon be three more companies linked to
this regiment which will make it the largest in the
Old Dominion.
We are not fighting for money. We are fighting
for liberty and independence, and we true lovers
of our country, must rally around that flag until
we conquer. Let none of us stay at home, but let
rush to the battlefield and hur back the invader
Yours truly, A PRIVATE.
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The Confederate Congress.


This body met in Richmond, Va, on Saturday
last. 1t is an adjourned session. Its members all
meet in one House, and its powers and duties are
three fold; first in the capacity of Convention of
the Satisfactorily, as Legislative body, and
thirdly, as an Executive Council.
The following are the members elected from the
Confederate States, except Tennessee:
VIRGIHIA.-Jas A. Seldom, VIM. Ballard Pres
ton R. NJ. I. Hunter John Tyler, w. X. Mac
frland, R A. Pryor. Thos. S. Bocock, W. c. Rives
Robert E. Scott James N. Mason, John v. Brock
enborOugh, Charles W. Russell, Robert johnson,
Walter r, Staples, Walter Preston.
NoRrH CARoLINA-George Davis, ". W. Avery,
W. n II. Smith, Thomas Ruffin, I. D. Mcdowell, A.
W. Venable j. NJ Aorehead, r. c. Puryear, Bur
ton Cralge A. I. Davidson.
TESNEsSBE.-No returns.
GEORGIA.-Howell Cobb, Robert ToombS, Angus
tus Kenan, Eugenus A. Nesbit, Benz II. Hill, A.
R. Wright Martin j. Crawford, Francis S. Barton,
Alex II. Stephens, T. R. R. Cobb.
FLoRIDA-Jackson Morton, J. B. Owner, j. s.
Ward
SourH CARoL1xA-R B. Rhett, ST., lanes Ches-
nut, Jr., R. W Barnwell, L. NJ. Keitt c. j. Men,
minger, W. Porcher Miles, Jas. L. Orr, W. w.
Boyce.
ALABAMA.-R W. Walker, S. F. Hale, William
P Chiffon, R. H. Smith, COLLEEN j. SMcRae H. c.
Jones, j. L. NJ. Curry, John G. Shorter, Nicholas
Davis.
MISSISSIPPI P. Harris, Walker Brook, A.
NJ Clayton, William S. Barry, (resigned) j. A Orr,
j. A. P. Campbell A. I. Harrison.
LOUISIANA.-John Perkins, Jr., A. ID. Clouet T..
NJ. Conrad, B. F. Kenner, Edward Sparrow, II.
Marshall.
ARKANsAs.-W. W. Watkins, Robert W. John
son, Albert Rust, \. H. Garland, H. F. Thomason
TExAs-John Hemphill, Louis T. Wigfall. John
H. Reagan, I. n. Watel, W. S. Oldham, William B.
Ochiltree, John Gregg.
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The Militia.

We have urged the immediate and theroug h re-
organization of the Militia of this State under the
late law passed by the Legislature We have done
So first, because it is the Iag, and we are law
abiding citizen; secondly, because the crisis demands
that every man in the State, not yet in the army,
should put himself in the best position to drill and
get ready to defend the State and the South. Third
ly because it would greatly promote the spirit Of
volunteering for the army.
But we must not be understood as favoring the
idea of calling out the entire militia to fight the bat
ties of the South. A time may arrive when it may
be necessary, but the necessity must be imperious.
We approve of the plan Virginia adopted in organ
izng her militia and requiring erery man to drill
one day in each week, but wholly disapprove of
Gov Letchers course in calling out the militia in
Virginia. The Virginia papers have very generally
condemned it, and we think they right.
Every man between the ages Of eighteen and for
ty-five years, is not prepared to fight There may
be physical, mental and other obstacles in the way
of their fighting Many men would be a hindrance,
disadvantage to the army, while they might do
something profitable at home. Besides, some boys
at seventeen and men at fifty or sixty would make
better soldiers than many who are required to do
militia duty.
We believe that this war may and ought if it
can, be fought out by Volunteers. We doubt if the
world produce better soldiers, if so good the
Southern Volunteers now in the field. Drafts made
from the militia would not be equal to them by
half, nor it be expected that regulars State
or Confederate troops ordinarily can be equal to
them. Our North Carolina Volunteers, and the
same may be said of our present State Troops are
taken from the best portion of our citizens. Many
of them are the most substantial reliable men, or the
sons such men in the State
An army composed of such men as We are sure
will volunteer from this State unless they are great
ly discouraged by mismanagement and partizan
trickery will be amply sufficient we believe for all
the purposes of the The organization of the
militia will leave enough behind to manage the crops,
carry on the necessary business of the country and
to provide for the army. Let, then the militia be
organized and at the same time let Volunteer CON-
panies be raised let them drill uniform and prepare
at home, and wait for the call of the State.
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PowDER.-North-Caroli will need powder and
a good deal of it, for the war. We learn that
company has been formed for the erection of pow
der-mill near Charlotte This will not be sufficient
for our purpose. Sulphur, large ingredient in
the manufacture Of powder, can only be obtained in
this State from the metallic Ores copper, &c. The
process of obtaining it in sufficient quantities is
Slow and expensive, but our necessities demand it.
No one in the State understands better, if well,
how to make the necessary arrangements for its
manufacture than DR.. Emmons, and it strikes US
that prudence would dictate to the authorities the
propriety of directing his attention early to that
matter
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FOR Inc STANDARD.
STATE RIRIE CONVENTION

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Rowan County Bible Society, held in Salisbury this
the 18th day of July, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, The 25th day of July is deemed too
early for full meeting of the State Bible Conven-
ton in Salisbury called for in The address of the
Executive Committee to the Christians and Patriots
of North Carolina and it is important that ample
time be given to notify the county societies through
out the State that every section of the State may
be represented, therefore,
ResolUed, That the State Bible Convention, called
to assemble in Salisbury on the 25th instant be and
the same is hereby postponed to the 23d day of Oc
tober next
JAS. II. ENNIS,
LUKE BLACKMER,
JOS. W. HALL, rs
JAMES S. McCUBBINS, q
W. L. KIESTTER,
H Papers in the State please copy.
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j. +. HUKE,
Adjutant General.
T y ntDTTN

Adjutant General State Troops.
In issuing clothing camp equipage, &c, &c, As
sistant Quartermasters and Quartermasters will in
all cases, give the preference to those Regiments
which can soonest be prepared for service in the
field. Companies having wooden suit of coat
or jacket and pantaloonS, will not be supplied with
second, until the whole army has been supplied
with one comfortable suit.
In cases of doubt, Quartermasters will require
officers to certify in their acquisitions that no part
of the articles embraced to be issued to soldiers
already provided with one suit.
This Office has control over the arms, cartridge
boxes, scabbards belts other accoutremens. They
are under the control of the Colonel of Ordnance.
L. OBJ. BRANCH,
O. NJ & P NJ General.
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Our ARMY CoRREsPoNDENCE.-The attention of
our readers is invited to the letters in our paper to-
day from Suffolk and Camp Carolina, near Norfolk.
The letter of our correspondent "SylUine, from
Camp Carolina, came to hand too late for insertion
to-day. We shall be glad to hear often from
"Sylrine"
We have also received, but too late for publica-
ton to-day, an interesting letter from our gallant
and esteemed friend, Capt. York, of Col Fishers
regiment. 1t is dated Winchester, Va, July Is.
The regiment was in good health and spirits. 1t
had hard time of it shortly before reaching Win
chester, having been ordered a march for battle
without any time for rest for taking refreshments.
They for several hours in line of battle, but
enemy appeared. Col Fisher was indefatigable in
his efforts to provide for his men, and is much be-
loved by them. Capt Y. says, in postscript "this
morning we march on Martinsburg, | presume; at
least, we march," Martinsburg is north of Win
chester and the latter is some forty miles west of
Manassa. 1t may be that the order was to proceed
to Manassa. If so, Col. Fishers regiment was in
the battle on Sunday last
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The Militia Law.

A friend writing from Arson County, says;
e. see by the last Standard that the people of
Johnston County organizing the militia under
the militia law. After seeing the careless man.
ner in which the matter attended to by the
Legislature, the people expected the Convention to
amend the old militia law and they are now clamo-
rous for a strict militia law. saw the bill intro
duced by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr.. Vena-
BILE, and regret that it did not pass"
In reply to our friend we state that Mr. Venable
pressed his BILL but such the anxiety on the part
of the majority to adjourn that it was not acted on.
The member who was most persistent and contin-
uous in his efforts to adjourn the Convention, was
Judge Biggs, Of Martin.
We regret that cannot comply with the re-
quest of friend to give the substance of the Mi
litia law passed by the last Legislature. The Acts
and Journals, if printed have not been delivered to
the Clerks of the Counties. They ought to have
been sent out by the 18th of May.
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ANOTHER GoD-sEND.-We learn from gentleman
just from the Coast, that on Tuesday night last,
Northern barque bound from Rio Janero to New
York or some other Northern port came ashore just
under our guns at Hatteras Inlet loaded with $500
bags of Coffee, and has been taken possession of by
our people We hope the coffee will be sold and
distributed through the State at living price, as it
is much needed.
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SICKNESS IN CAMP.-We regret to learn that there
is good deal of sickness in the camp at Suffolk and
also at Garysburg
Private Motley, of Capt. Shades company from
Rockingham, and private Sweargingen, of Captain
Anderson's company, from Stanly County, died last
week at Suffolk. 1t is rumored that three soldiers
have died at Garysburg, within few days. We
have heard no particulars
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~ friend writing for the Standard from
Davie county, says:
81 take the Standard because believe it to be
at this time one of the most reliable papers in the
State and also, because it maintains some indie
pendence."
The Standard is in condition to be independent
ecuton of the war and the good of the South, and
he is the owner of his own establishment He is
not dependent on this leader or that for endorse
ments; nor is he under pecuniary obligations to
any. He belongs to no clique, but is one of the
servants of the people without regard to parties
cliQues.
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A FIGHT AT CHARLEsToN.-The Wilmington Jour
nat reports as a well founded rumor that fight &C.
CURED off Charleston bar Friday last, between
French war Steamer and Lncolns blockading squad
ron. The Frenchman is reported to have attempted
to pass the blockade, she was fired into and return
ed the fire damaging her assalant. 1t caused much
excitement at Charleston
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PATRoL-It is important, especially in this crisis,
that every citizen who is called on should promptly
and cheerfuy perform his duty as patrol The
Counties have appointed, or appointing patrol
ers under the act of the last Legislature Let those
who are required to perform this duty, whether they
are paid for it or no.: remember that their situation
an easy one compared with that of our brave boys
who have gone to meet the enemy. Let every man
do his duty in this crisis.
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SWORDS AND SABREs.-The Wilmington Journal
says that it has seen some serviceable swords and
bowies, which were made in that place. Sabres
swords and bowieknives will be greatly needed for
the Cavalry and Artillery of this State, indeed of
the Confederate States. Our citizens could scarcely
do better service than to get them up as fast as
possible. Neatness and style are matters of small
Importance in this crisis. Let them be made so as
to be easily welded and to cut
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PosTAGE.-The reader will find in the Standard
to-day the law of the Confederate States on the
subject of postage. North Carolina, having united
herself with the Confederate States, is under the
operation of this law. In reply to friend we state
that the Convention of this State had CONTROL and
will have none the subject of postage. 1t be-
longs exclusively to the Confederate government
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completed they will be forwarded by those
officers to the War Department at Richmond.
If any Companies should be disbanded without
going into the Confederate service they will be paid
from this Office.
The following General Order has been received at
this Office and is also published for the information
of all concerned:
HEADQUARTERS N. G. STATE TROOPS,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
RALEIGH, July 9th, 1851.
General Order, No. 6.
When North Carolina Volunteers or State Troops
received in the service of the Confederate States
that Government will pay them and issue all neces
sary supplies on proper Muster Rolls, acquisitions
and Returns.
No officer is allowed to make any expenditures on
account of the State for troops in the service of the
Confederate States to issue to them any supplies
belonging to the State, without authority from this
Office
By order of the Commander-in- Chief:
j. F. HOKE,
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RALLY. NoRTH.CAROLINIANs,

"AVING BEEN ASSURED THAT A REGIMENT
AA of Foot Mounted Rifemen furnishing their own
arms, and if mounted their horses will be accepted
by the State twelve month volunteers or during the war
have volunteered my services to aid in getting up such
Regiment need not appeal to the patriotism of my fell
lowcitzens to join in this crisis. They are already
trust fully aroused to the Importance of rayng de-
fence of the State and the South Between this and the
18th of August will visit the counties of Forsyth Yadkn
Stokes, Surry Dave Davidson Iedell and Guilford to
solicit the aid of gentlemen in those patriotic counties
The State calls us-let US respond quickly.
Letters on the subject addressed to me here will be
promptly attended to-.
SAM'L. E. PHILLIPS.
Raleigh, N. C. July "a, 1851, I-H
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IMPORTANT SALE.-We observe by the papers,
that Marshal Wesley Jones will sell at public sale
at New5ern, the 29th inst, 25I hhds. of molas-
ses, Is terces, do, % barrels. do, LOG hhds of
sugar. and 40 ierces of sugar. being the articles cap
tured from the enemy by our troops and State Navy
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ORGANIZE AND DRILL-The Committee of Safety
of Wilmington urge the authorities to call out every
man to drill and get ready for the enemy. That's
the proper cause Every town and every Captains
district in the State should do it.
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RALEIGH: WEDNESDAY, JULY "a, 1861.

SPECIAL NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
v,o the CASH system. Al papers are discontinued at the
,r,ration of the time which they hGOe bee" paid. Sub
cres rH Be notified FOUR WEEKS before their time is out
by CROSS MARK their papers, and unless the subscpto"
i. rnesced the paper oiR be discontinued. This is rule
Tram ,uhick there siU be departU. Watch for the cross
marx, and renesO yOHr subscription.
Weekly !SsandarL 81 per annun in adrance.
Semi Weekly, 81 per GaRuua, IN ad0anee.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office FROM well the one to- which
they desire the change to be rade.
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~ The attention of our readers is invited to
the just and truthful article of our correspondent
"Justice," in the Standard of to-day.
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"a We see it announced that Gov. Clark has
appointed Hon. D. NJ. Barringer, of this City, his
aid decamp, in conjunction with Gov. Bragg
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CABINET OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES.

ROBERT TooMBs, of Georgia, Secretary of State.
C. G. MENMINGER, of South Carolina, Secretary
of Treasury.
L. P WALKER, of Alabama, Secretary of War.
S. R. MALLORY, of Florida, Secretary of Navy.
]. H. REAGAN, of Texas, Postmaster General.
j. P. BENJAMIN, of louisiana, Attorney General.
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Great Battle and Glorious Victory!

We are under obligations to our friend, A. F.
Crutchfeld, Esq, of the Petersburg Express, for
the following teegraphic account, (Which issued
on Monday of the battle on Sunday last 1t is by
far the greatest battle fought on this Continent
The Confederates achieved brilliant victory, having
routed and pursued their enemies for more than
fifteen miles to Alexandria -
STANDARD...EXTRA,
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Great Battle at Manassas--Desperate and Bloody
COnfiict--The COnfederates GlOriously VictO-
riOus--The Enemy Routed, and Pursued t.
Alexandria! Particulars.
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PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT

PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
PRESIDENT:
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
OF MISSISSIPPI
VICE PRESIDENT:
ALEX. H. STEPHENS,
OF GEORGIA.
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The Magistrates will attend that the people give
IN their list of taxabes shall expect the people to pay
their Axes promptly without: failure the money need
ed especially in this crisis when the country is involved
in war. W. e. HIGH, Sheriff.
July Q, 1851 6l-td
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

prcsident-HoS. HOWELL CoBB, of Georgia.
Scretary-JoHNsoN J. HOOPER, Esq, Of Ala.
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A C.. MYERS
Quartermaster General. -"

This letter applies to both volunteers and State
troops, and assumes the payment from the time they
became entitled to pay from North Carolina.
Triplcates of the Muster Rolls are now being made
out with all despatch by the Adutant Generals, and
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Raleigh, N C. July "a, 1851, - - 81

n|e WE ARE REQUESTED TO AN.
W. nounce JOHN 81. NORWOOD, as q candidate
for County Court Clerk of Wake at the ensuing election
July IL, 1861. 66-te
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STANDARD.-.EXTRA.
BY TELEGRAPH

OFFICE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD,
July %, 1861.
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QUARTERNAsTER GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
nYnna


QuartermaSter General N c., Raleigh:
I have received your letter of July 3d. inst, and
in reply have to inform you that volunteers are paid
by the Confederate States from the date of their mus
ter into the State service the transfer of their
Muster Rolls to the Confederate service, and when
they have not been mustered into State service they
paid from the date of the order directing them to
proceed to any destination by the War Department.
If the Volunteers of North Carolina are mustered
into the State service and the men borne the
Muster Rolls from the date they were accepted by
the Governor they will be paid from that date.
Yours very respectfully,
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
A EXCELLENT YOUNG MICH cow, SEVEN.
N EIGHTHS Devon aud eighth Short-horn Dur.
ham, with O calf two months old.
Apply at this Office.
July o. 1861. H-h
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COUNTY COURT CLERK OF CHATHAM.
"E ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE r. G..
w GOTTEN, Jr., candidate for County Court
Clerk of Chatham. Election Thursday, LIST of August.
July q 1861. 6l-
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SUPERIORsCOURT CLERK.

SUPERIORsCOURT CLERK.
WTE ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE 8. z.
w JOHNSON, as candidate for the Office Of Supe-
ror Court Clerk Of Moore county. Election ir August
June rs, 1861 59-w&swte.
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NOTICE.

TINE CANDIDATES FOR CLERK OF THE COUNTY
and Superior Courts will address the people of Wake
County, at the following times and places: