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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-07-10

He&If men were compelled to give a rea-
son for everything which they profess to
believe, one Of two things is certain; either
reasons would become more abundant than
they are in the present day, or doctrines
would be fewer.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-07-10
Glassware.

gNRUIT Stands with and without covers.
4 Butter Dishes " ''
Sugar Bowls, Gohlets and Preserve Dishes.
Pitchers and Tumblers All to be sold at
the lowest figure by II. zERBE.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-07-10
LIVER COMPLAINT. DTSPEPSIA, JAUNDICE.

Chronic or NaT0@ Debility, Diseases Of tho h6pcgS, anil
all diseases arising from ds0Tdcrcf Ljrcr Stomach
OUCH as Constipation, Inward Piles. FuIncss or
y Blood to the Head, Acidity Of the stomach, Sour
Fructatons Sinking or Fluttering at the pit OF the
Stomach, Swimming of the head Hurried and Diff
cult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart, CHOKING or
Suttocating sensations when in lying posture Dim
of Vision, Dots of webs before the sight, Fever
and dull pain in the Head, Deficiency of PeTspiTaton
Yeowness of the Skin and Eyes Pain in the Side
Back, Chest Limbs, &c, Sudden Flushes Of Heat,
Burning in the flesh. Constant Imagnings Of evil, and
great DePressons Of SPIRITS, and will positively pre-
vent YELLOW FEVER, BILIOUS FEVER, &c.
The Proprietor in calling the attention of this prep
aIat.C-, does with feeling Of the utmost conf
dence in its virtues and adaptation to the diseases for
which il Is recommended
Il IS no new and untIied article, but one that has
stood the test of q twelve years trial before the
American people, and its reputation and sale are I'M
rvallcd by any similar preparations eGtant The tes-
umony in its favor gwen by the most prominent and
well knoEu physicians and individuals in all parts Of
the country Is immense and careful perusal of the
almanac, published annually by the propTetors. and
10 be had gratis of any or their agents cannot but sat
iSty the most septcal that this remedy IS really de-
serving the great celebrity it has obtained.
ChaS. Ritz, Sole agent, LelgiStoacn. my2
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25
The Convention. Thursday.

The morning hour was occupied in the introduc-
ton of number Of ordinances and propositions for
amendments to the Constitution in relation to the
subjects of taxation, and the qualifications for hold
ing civil offices in the State; and by several reso-
buttons of enquiry in regard to the military affairs
of the State the number OF troops reported and ac-
cepted, commissions issued, expenses appointments
to military Positions &C., &C., which were laid on
the table, to be considered in secret session.
The committee to whom was referred the ordi-
nance providing for the adoption of the Confederate
States Constitution, reported ordinance for that
purpose, which, together with a substitute offered
by Mr.. Craige, and amendment by Mr.. Dick sub
uniting the question to the people, was ordered to
be printed.
After adopting resolution to begin the daily
sessions at 10 o'clock the Convention went into Sc
cret session, at 1890 p m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25
Movements of the Enemy.

We CLEAN the following items from the Virginia
press:
Harpers Ferry, it is thought by some will not
now be attacked. Gen Scott has said that 60, 900
men are needed along the banks of the Ohio; hence
the concentration of troops in that direction.
Fortress Monroe will be reinforced in few days,
making there IL, 600 men. Gen. WOOL has been ap
pointed in command. Troops from the Fort are
gradually advancing upon and occupying the farms
about Hampton and it is intimated that this will be
one of the avenues to Richmond.
A new military department has been made of
Virginia lying South Of James river, North-C Carroll
ma and Tennessee, and Gen. Butler, of Mass, has
been appointed to the command.
Arrests continue to be made at Washington city
of those who sympathze with the South.
1t is stated as fact, that Lincoln had yentured
out so far as to reconnoitre Arlington Heights.
A letter-writcr in New York paper says: at
is not unlikely that the occupation by Federal troops
of strip ofcountry between York and James river,
as high up as Yorktown will take place. The dis
lance across is ten miles, and whoever occupies it
will command the inland waters of Virginia"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

RIGHT VIEws-We sincerely admire the candor
and honesty of the following sentiments of the Will
mington Journal and most heartily subscribe to
them. If all parties in the State in official unof
fetal positions will show by their acts that they
governed solely by such principles, North Carolina
will not only be unit in prosecuting the war, but
one in heart and feeling and purpose to die together
in the last ditch in her defence: ....
1--WE beg respectfully to urge upon the powers
that be at Raleigh-upon the Advisory board, upon
any body and every body who may have anything
to do with appointments connected with the military
service of the State to exercise the utmost care-to
yield to no pressure-to look forward to no political
or personal or clique advantages in the bestowa of
Offices. We neither know nor care what the influ-
ences at work may be, they be rightly used, and
they must be used with the highest discretion and
dsinterestedness the consequences will be- if not
disastrous, certainly dscouraging and injurious"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

Important from the BLockading Squadron THE
Monticello Badly Ddmaged-Sir Men Killed
Several Wounded-" Somebody Hurt" at last!
NORFOLK, May 20.-Between 1900 and 1000 Con-
federate troops concentrated at Sewells Point
last night but the Yankee mercenaries did not re.
turn, as apprehendeG, and our men, who were &C
tually eager for the fray, had nothing to do
The steamer West Point, Captain Rowe, belong
ing to the York River Railroad line, left the Rail
road wharf at Portsmouth to-day under a flag of
truce, to visit the Federal feet off Old Point Com
fort for the purpose of carrying 10 that destination
all the women and children who desire to join their
Northern friends. The steamer was accompanied
by Capt Thos. T. Hunter, commander of the Vir-
ginia Navy.
The families of the following among other per-
sons, left in the steamer:
James Hepenstall, L. T. Barnard j. Lucas, Geo.
Richard Boush, John Harbonner, Joseph d. Knapp,
Thomas Nelson Robert Gill, John Butler, W. II.
Lewis and James Fl. Hardwick.
The West Point having accomplished its mission,
has returned.
Captain Hunter reports the Monticello as having
Jared very badly in her engagement with our bat
terry at SewelPs Point yesterday. The boat is SER
iously damaged in both hull and machinery, and it
is thought that it will be some time before she can
indulge in another bombardment
Six men were killed on board, and several badly
wounded.
have been unable to learn the names of the kill
ed, or the extent of the injuries of the MANNED
Somebody hurt" at last
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

TRooPs COMING AND Cause.-The Rough and
Ready Guards from Buncombe county, z. B. Vance,
los strong, arrived on Tuesday and went into camp
at Burke Grove. On Wednesday, the Madison
Rangers, Capt. Peak, rs men, and the Haywood
Rangers, Capt Robert Love, SO men, arrived and
went into Camp at the Fair Grounds.
Four Companies left for Richmond on Thursday
morning, viz: Cleveland Guards Capt. Fuller;
Lumberton Guards, Capt Norment; Duplin Rifles,
Capt. keenan, and the Catawba Rifles, Capt Gray.
The following left for the camp at Weldon and
Garysburg by the same train, viz Cleveland Blues,
Capt. Dickinson; Columbus Guards, Capt. Ellis;
Randlesburg Rifles, Capt. Erwin; Townsville
Rifles Capt. Miller; and the Yanceyville Grays,
Capt Graves.
These Companies composed of the material
that good soldiers made of and We haven't a
shade of doubt that when they engage the enemy
they will acqui themselves bravely and to the honor
their good old mother State May success and honor
attend them to the field, and happy greeting of
wives, sweethearts and friends await them on their
return.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

OFFICERS AND OFFICE HOLDERS.-NOw that we are
about organizing new and permanent Government,
we would like to indulge in some plain talk about
offices and Office holders, but as it might and no
doubt would offend some of those who want to hold
the Offices, and would get US no thanks from those
we design to benefit Qor experience has satisfied
that seheming demagogue can easily get up hue
and cry among the people against those who oppose
HIM We will merely remark at this time that few
Offices possible ought to be created, and the best
men in the country ought to be selected to fill them
business men, men who do not want them solely
for the purpose Of procuring livelihood, men who
will do right without regard to the chances of re-
election. We must have an economical Govern
ment and in order to have such one let select
good straightforward business men to assist in ad-
ministering it. whether they be lawyers farmers,
doctors, mechanics or merchants. Let the trading,
scheming politicians lie low for while at least
Let US try some new men, and don't let US impose
all the honors on one man. We are striking at no
particular individual but intend our remarks TO have
general bearing.-ChGrlotte Democrat.
We fear that our friend of the Democrat will be
indicted for treason if he goes in the above sensi
bic and patriotic style.-Edy. ObserUer.l
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25
War RumOrs.

Our City and country readers will do we'll to guard
against needless excitement originating in sensation
war rumorS. A rumor has been circulated upon
our streets that dispatches had been received from
Gov. Letcher of Virginia by authorities, making
requstion for all the available force of the State
Immediately, and that Richmond was menaced by
the landing of 1900 federal troops at the head of
York river II miles of the city and further that
Norfolk was threatened by an immense body of
Northern troops 1t is doubtless true that request
has been made by Virginia for all available force
to be forwarded as soon as possible In obedience
to this request in addition to the first regiment
which left on Tuesday last another regiment left
this city for Virginia Thursday morning, and it
is probable the second regiment has been ordered off
from Garysburg Other troops will doubtless be
Der required will be forthcoming, so soon as they
can obtain the necessary equipments.
But it is not true that Richmond has been men,
aced, as We are informed by gentleman Just from
that city No troops have been landed or attempted
to be landed at the head of York river. Nor has
there been an attempt to land troops at or near
Norfolk, except in the carly part Of this week,
when supposed attempt was made by armed YES
sells from Fortress Monroe, at the mouth Of Nanse-
mond river, which however readily bluffed off,
by the active operations of the batteries at that
point So far as ascertain, Norfolk is we'll
protected, and the troops there which will be aug
mented it becomes necessary ready for the in
vaders.
We intend to keep our readers fully advised of
every movement of the enemy from reliable sources.
With the exception of the attack upon the battery
at Sewelrs Point account (which will be found
IN this and the last issues no collision has taken
place, except small brush at the retaking by the
Federal troops of the Smiths Point Light in which
we believe no blood was shed. The affair at Sew
ellis Point is highly creditable to troops.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

ALEXANDRIA, May 20.-About 1 o'clock to-day, a
steamer from Washington was observed to convey
some intelligence to the Pawnee whereupon the lat
ter Immediately lowered her ensign to halfmast.-
This fact gave rise to the rumor that Senator Doug
las was dead Many at first supposed it was Gen.
Scott 1t has since been ascertaned, however, that
the flag was lowered at half mast in honor of Col
Vosboy, of the New York list Regiment who died
in Washington this morning
r One of the Col Ellsworth =" Pet Lambs" IN dis
guse, was arrested to-day, and is now under guard
awaiting examination. g.1'a5es.r -s. - D.. f.
The Washington Star has the particulars of an
attack on the grounded coast guard of the q. s.
steamer stationed at the mouth Of the Potomac by
propeller from Richmond. 1t is reported that
four Of the q. S. soldiers were killed and five woun-
died. The former was brought to Fit Washington.
steamer had started in pursuit of the propeller.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25
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RALEIGH: SATURDAY, MAY Is, 1861.

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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

,,ranmity of sentiment is so desirable and so neces
and before the great objects for which the Con-
Tantion was called have been Accomplished He
,Ooved to lay the whole matter on the table
On this motion Mr.. Holden demanded the yeas
and nays, which being ordered, resulted, yeas 49,
nays Is, as follows:
Tsas-Messrs. Arlington, Bachelor, Bggs, Brown,
Rmting, Carson, Council, Cowan. Craige, Cunningham
Darden, billiard, Durham, Foy, Fuller, Green,
Crimes Hargrove, Henkle, HILL Howard Mcdowell
If Bladen, Mcneil of Cumberland, Mcneil of Har-
nett, Moody, Mosely, Rayner, Reid, Rhodes, Roy
ster. Shaw, Smith of Halifax, Switzerland, Strong
Thornton, Tracy, Venable, Walton, Ward, Williams,
and Wooten--43
Navs-Messrs. Allison, Armfeld, Badger, Barnes
Rattle rEdgecombe, Battle of lake. Berry, Brodnax
Rond Galloway. Cannon, Christian, Davidson, Dick,
Douthit, Eler, Ellison Ferebee, Foster of Ashe, Fos-
ter of Randolph, Gilmer Gorrell, Graham, Greenlee
Hamlin, Hearne Headen, Hicks, Holden, Houston of
Dunlin, Houston of Union, johnson of Castor, John
son of Mecklenburg, Jones Of Caldwell, Jones of
Rowan, Kistrell. Lander, Leake Of Arson, Leake of
Richmond, Long, Mann, Manning, Mcdowell of
Bnrke, Mcdowell of Madison, Meares, Mebane MeT-
ritz Miller, Mitchell, Osborne, Patterson, Penland
pettigrew, PhIfer Rufin, Sanders, Satterthwaite
Smith of Johnston, Smith of Macon, Speed, Sprouse
Spruill of Bertie Spruill of Tyrrel Stewart Thorn
as of Carteret Turner Warren, Washington, Whit
ford Wilson and Wood6n-73.
On motion of Mr.. Meares, the Convention ad-
iourned to IL o'clock tomorrow morning.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25
HILLSBOROUGH
MILITARY ACADEMY.

TTNHIS INSTITUTION Is UNDER THE CONDUCT OF
Col e. c. TEW, formerly Superintendent of the State
Military Academy at Columbia, 8 c. 1t is designed to a
ford education of the scientific and practical char
acter that obtained in the State Military Institutions Of
Virginia and SouIh-Carolina-
COURSE OF STUDY.
First Year. 5h CGss-Arithmetic Algebra French. His
tory United States English Grammar Geography, Ortho
graphy.
Second Year, 4M Cass-Agebra, Geometry, Trigonome-
try, French, Latin, Universal History Composition.
Third Iedr, 81 CdSS-Descripve Geometry, Shades,
Shadows and Perspective Analytical Geometry Surveying
French Latin, Rhetoric, History of England, Literature,
Drawing, Eocution.
Fourth Rear 81 CGass-Df and Int. Calculus Natural
Philosophy Chemistry, Rhetoric Logic Moral Philosophy,
Latin, Drawing Elocution.
Fifth Year. LIST CBIss-A gricultura Chemistry, Astrono
my. Geology, Mineraogy, Civil Engineering Field Fortf-
cation Ethics Political ECONOMY, Evidences of Christian
ity, Constitution of the United States.
Infantry aud Artillery Drill will form feature of the
whole course
ACADEMIC YEAR-BARRACKS.
The Academic year will commence on the first Wednes-
day in February Feb g. 1851 and continue without in
termissiOn to the fourth Wednesday in November The
Barracks arranged with special reference to the neces
sites of a Military Academy. The main building Is 2l5
feet long and three stories high another building 1870
feet long, contains the hail. kitchen, store room sur
geons office and hospital.
The charges for the Academic year $685. for which
the Academy provides board fuel lights washing Instruc
ton, textbooks, medical attendance and clothing.
For circulars containing full information address
COL. c. C. TEW,
Supt II. NJ. A.
November go 1860. 49-w&swly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25
For the Standard
For the Standard.
To the Friends and Patrons of the North Caro-
lima Christian Advocate.

To the Friends and Patrons OF the NOTth.Caro-
lima Christian Advocate.
The undersigned has been requested by the Pub
fishing Committee of the AdUOcate, to make the fol-
lowing publication:
in January 1860, the Publishing Committee en-
tered into an agreement with Rev. Rufus L. Hehn,
D. D. to publish the n. G. Christian AdUocate on
his own pecuniary responsibility; Mr. Hefin to pay
all its liabilities and to receive all its profits, with
out recourse TO said Committee.
The Publishing Committee met in the city of
Raleigh on the the 2Oth instant when Mr.. Hehin
notified them, that in view of the responsibilities al
ready incurred and the embarrassed state the
try he desired to resign his position and close the
existing contract; whereupon the Committee unani-
mously
Res0lUed, That we accept the resignation of Rev.
R. Il. Hefiin, ID. ID. as Editor, and do release him
from all pecu1iary obligation, from this date.
The Committee after due consideration and coun-
sci, unanimously
Resolred, That we suspend the publication of the
AdUOcdte for the present with the intention that its
publication shall be resumed So soon the state of
the country will justify it.
The Committee authorize the undersigned to as
sure the subscribers of the AdrOcdte that correct
list of the subscribers names will be preserved and
that so soon in the judgment of the undersigned
it can be done without pecuniary risk to the Com
mittee, he is authorized to resume the publication
OF the paper and to supply the aforesaid subscribers
to the full amount of their subscriptions.
paper is therefore suspended temporarily, sole
y because its weekly receipts did not meet its week
ly expenses and the Committee did not feel auhorz
ed to assume responsibilities for the Conference.
Now therefore, to the end that this important in
terest of the Church may be speedily revived, l
hereby urge and invite free correspondence with
all the friends Of the AdrOcate both in the ministry
and .aity, and do pledge myself to resume its pub
LEGATION so soon as a sufficient amount in new cash
subscribers and donations shall be pledged to justify
me in the undertaking.
Dr. Hefin being anxious to meet his obligations
as soon possible, requests to urge all persons
who are in debt TO the AdrOcate office in any way,
to forward to at this place, Immediately, the
several amounts due by them. All who desire to
correspond directly with DR.. Helm, will address
him at Franklinton, N. c.
VIM E. PELL,
Late Associate Editor Of the Adu0cate.
H- We respectfully beg editors with whom we
have exchanged to give the above insertion, at
an early day. and request that they discontinue their
exchanges for the present.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-25

Tue Po1Nr OF HONOR The subjoined letter from
ExPresident Buchanan was received at the office of
the National Intellgencer few days ago. A friend
of the Ex-Presidents who happened to read the
letter and who feels much interested in the question
of honor and duty which the letter incidentally but
yerv strongly states and thinking that the opinion
Of one who has served the country so conspicuousy
and so long might exert salutary influence on the
opipions of Others asked and obtained the consent
of the distinguished writer to its publication and it
is published accordingly:
WuEATLAND MAY 6, 1861.
To the Editors of the National IntelligeRcer
GENTLTMEN: In the confusion of the times have
not received your tr-weekly numbers 9,l57 and g.
l5S of April % and April 80, believe. As yours
is the only paper of which preserve file, should
feel greatly obliged if you would send he these
numbers
Several items in the Intelligencer have awakened
nv attention to the facility with which military
gentlemen relieve themselves from their Oaths and
change their allegiance. military OATH has
been held sacred in all ages and in all Countries
Besides the solemn sanctions Of religion, there is
superadded the highest appeal to personal honor
Each military officer swears that he will bear true
allegiance to the United States and serve them hon.
esy and faithfully against all their enemies and OPP
posers whatsoever. They do not swear to support
the Constitution of any State. Educated by the
United States, they belong to the Federal Govern
ment in peculiar sense. Whilst can imagine why
an officer might resign rather than shed the blood
OF citizens of his native State in war, yet it is
difficult to palliate the next STEP which is
to go over to the enemy, and make war upon the
time-honored flag of the country. Major Beaureg-
ard when he discharged the first gun against Fort
Sumter, lighted flame which it will require long
time to extingush. The people of the North at
present are enthusiastically unanimous. They never
were aroused until that shot was fired. | often
warned Southern gentlemen that this would be the
inevitable result.
enjoy good health, and as tranquil spirit as
the evils impending over my country will permit
Your friend very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
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State TrOODs,

We Gull from the papers the following items of
information. We should be obliged to our friends,
if they would furnish us correct list of all the
companies raised in each County of the State, the
officers and number of privates in each, and the
amount raised in each County for war purposes:
OLD SANPsoN--The magistrates of Sampson Co.
have authorized subscription Of $35, 900 to sup
port the war; wEicn in addition to a private sub
scription of $l5 O0O makes $50 600 for the County
CUMBERLAND.-The Justices of this County have
resolved to appropriate $4,000 towards the war,
for equipping soldiers and supporting their families
STANLY.-A fine company has been enrolled in
this County, and others will follow.
RowAN.-An additional company has been raised
in Rowan, called the ''Scotch Ireland Grays."
RIcHMoND.-A company has been formed in this
County, commanded by Capt. L. II. Webb. Also,
"Home Guard, !" under Capt Jas. P. Leak.
ANsoN.-A second company has been formed in
this County-W. F. Haillee, Capt. Col. Carraway
is raising another.
MoSrGoMERY.-This County has a company near
ly ready.
GREENE-A company from this County, arrived
at the camp at Goldsborough, last week
FoRsYTHE has two companies encamped at Win
ton and Salem, drilling
GRANvnLE.-This County has two companies in
the field, and three more will soon be ready.
HALIFAx.-This County has over 30G volunteers
in the field
CAMP AT GARYsBURG.-This camp is now CON-
posed of seven companies Col Fender is in COM
mand Three Of the companies are commanded by
such men as Hon. Thomas Settle, Hon. Alfred NJ.
Scales and Thos. Ruffin, Jr Esq, from Alamance.
CAMP AT WELDoN.-There are four companies at
Weldon. Capt Paul Faison has command.