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Il I'VE have frequently expressed the opinion that
tho pay Of prirdtes in the Southern army was too
mesgre and mean for patriotic and magnsninous
people. Our soldiers not hireling uercenaries.
Were not this war for the maintenance of princi-
pie and constitutional liberty-for the defence of
our property, our lpes and cur sacred honor, at
least threefourths Of our present soldiers wouldno
be found in the ranks. They have rushed to the
field at the cali of patriotism leaving their business,
their interests and their families to the mercy and
the risks OF the war; for the sole purpose of defend
ing their rights. We contend therefore it is war
OF sacrifice, and should be so managed. All that
our soldiers ask, is ordinary food ard raiment and
necessary provision for their own health and the
protection and support of their families who may
be needy. 1t is well known that the provision made
. for our soldiers and 81 per month wages, is not
enough to satisfy a reasonable and Just claim. Our
officers, as a general thing, make few sacrifices.
The honors of the field are sough. to crafty their
ambition and to build fortunes in the future Yet
their pay is greater than many of them who are
mere civilians can make in any other pursuit. du-
ring the war. Indeed, some of them have sought
official positions, because their former vocations
failed to pay them. We believe that the financial
exgencies of the government well as the charac-
ter of the war; demand some reduction of the pay
Of our officers, and surely their patriotism ought
prompt them to propose the reduction. But some
persons say, and we have heard officers urge it as
plea that the privates of our army receive as large
pay proportionably as the officers. They have been
deceived by the aggregate estimates made up for
the cost Of army. In this estimate each private
is set down as costing 81, 900 per annum. But in
this estimate is included the expense of equpping,
ammunition transportation, &C., whereas, private
does not receive in pay for his services embracing
food, clothing and wages, more than $500 per an
num- The pay of the officers of a regiment of
which there too many is at least one third the
cost of the entire regiment. Why this vast differ
ence? Is it rights it just? We think no just
can so decide. OF course we aude to the
officers and privates in this war. Under other cir
cumstances where privates merely hirelings, we
should offer no objection to the pay of the officers
1t is high time that the attention of our whole
people were directed to this matter. The Confede-
rate Congress will soon re-assemble and it is i'm
portant that its attention should be directed to it.
We glad to see that Tennessee is moving in this
matter. Her Legislature has instructed her dele
gates to vote for increase of the pay of prvates
Our Legislature should have done the same Let
the ball be started and lie. the thing he done
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POST OFFICE, RALEIGH, N. $50
NOVEMBER IL, 1851. Z
SCHEDULE OF MAIL ARRANGEMENTS FOR
THIS CITY. .sE
ATLANTIC AND, n. c. RAILROAD.
10 the following consignees for the week n
& ing November 9th. 1861, ss-97Ss

10 the following consignees for the week end. s
ing November 9th, 1861.
CIoldsboro'-Express Agt, B G Barrow Capt SD.
On o Dewey Mitchelt Mrs. Evzns, j. J Meadows J
GARNER Miss Taylor, L HunimeB J b hcesilyary. l.
Z ields, Washington. Phillips, Mary Newell, G !
Hoore T Deans, 7 Toler, Day, u PanotI s b |,
;0rden. s-s'Si 4 70 - 49,
Tarbora'-J NorAeet L Bond
Rand. H Stephens w r Crouder, MeCnlleu. Jpo
ichnls B Shepherd. J Washibgtep, J J Jones, AE
2 aIIand, R G Rsilroad 8 - !. -
Wmington-M NewbdE n u Drane. : 4 willard, Pet.
way d Moore, hurry, E n, Stokelyapd Oldham.
Grshsm-- B..rland J Hutton, Lindsey, Jne Cispp
March, J Holt, Jas Hunter. = 49,
{ Saisbury-W b Grant, Yadtin Manic c.
High Point-Chas Siorer. Glen, Geo hakepeaes
Hilsborn- Wilkerson Fuller. 5iss
Greensboro jas Sloan, II Witty. =
Fnnklipton-J Marlboro. Rev " Cl6sss W n JoyneE
&c. - -. : -
Cos shops-s E Chapman.
chareston--JEo Frazer 4 Co. - - =
Gsrysburg-H K Burg win.
Z Petersbnrg-R Raglan, = 80
Richmond, ya.csPt MccI ell,nd, Powell. Iasa . Coz =
: horrissviIe-J Howard.
Statesvile-TS Bard. E MeLaland.
Stajnps. Mr. Hat- - - - = -
Mt Olye-B W Herring ..s-~ 80. !.
CIzyton-W D Turner. .- ''
Observation-Disclosures Stowe
Durham-W W Guess J Robson
McLeansrille-Jas Rankin.
Boon HIN Whitley.
Harrsburg-Rey H Pharr.
November Is, 1851. N-h
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The BLACK rl,a...

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10 modern times the black flag has never been
raised except as the ensign Of the pate-the heart
less booter of the high seas Chfistiannatious
have ignored it-even the American savage, if cog.
infant of its meaning lets fall his uplifted tomahawk
at the sight OF the white flag The spirit, of our
holy Christianity-th God whose aid we implors
in this contest in meetings of devotion ana on
our fast days, pledges mercy to the viest and the
most wretrhed, who ask mercy. The black flag
asks no mercy and gives none. i * ss--
The rumor has prevailed for some days both in
the newspapers and in private circles that the black
flag has been raised by people on the coast of
South Caroline and Georgia. More recent private
information indicates that it is so, and it is further
reported that retaliation the Yankee feet has also
run up the black flag. We arc 10th to believe it.
Such an event must fiji every thoughtful mind with
the gloomiest forebodings. ,,s
Such step, except as n dernier retatiatory
measure, to our minds ignores all our previous po-
sitions in reference to the proper conduct of the
war-all the frequent positive declarations of Pres-
dent Davis, and shuts the door of sympathy against
US by the Christian nations of Europe. The pleas
of our European commissioners must utterly fail of
reaching their ears, # we pull down tie stars and
bars, and rear in its stead the black flag
Had our troops fallen upon the miscreant vaga-
bond soldiery of Lincoln and utterly annihilated
Them when they assailed helpless and innocent peo-,
pie at Alexandria or Hampton, or other points, and
murdered them in cold blood or when they de-
spoiled female virtue, it would have been but fit
visitation of retributive justice If the Lincoln
forces at Port Royal were to be attacked in an at
tempt to arm and excite to insurrection the serye
population of that region, or in committing any
other barbarous offence against the law of nations
and our troops were to visit upon them condipn
punishment, the whole civilized world would Justify
their utter extinction. If Lincoln should hang our
privateers, our government would be sustained by
all nations in hanging an equal number of their
prisoners of war. The justice and the necessity of
all these can be made palpable But why raise the
black flag to advertise the enemy in advance, when
we can visit justice upon enemies quite as well
without it? Why cast ourselves beyond the pale
of Christian nations? Why nf1ame the Southern
or Northern mind with bloody, exterminating hate
thousand-fold hotter than it isg Above all, whv
run the risk of provoking God, whose wrath we
should appease, and whose help We should inccs.
sanity implore?
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"wEsr OF THE RIDGE."-The people of this State
osst Of the Ridge" as it is called-that is, west
of the Blue Rdge-haye sent thousands OF their
sons to the war; No portion of the State has re-
sponded with more zeal than they have to the call
for troops and not only this, but they are taking
care that their friends and neighbours who have gone
out to bear the burdens of shall be well proyid-
ed for We learn that as the result of the efforts OF
G. W. Gambler, Esq, of Buncombe, Assistant Quar-
terrnaster, and Others the ladies and others @west
Of the Ridge" have contributed already from Sl5-
600 to $4,000 in supplies of yarions kinds to the
troops from that REGION and that they are now en-
gagged in making 1000 blankets for the troops:
Such zeal, and labor, and selfsacrice are above all
praise Such a people can never be subjugated.
: We learn further that Mr.. Gambler and his son
who aided him in this noble work, will decline to
receive anything for their services. All tney ok,
pect that their travelling expenses be paid oy the
State
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GOVERNMENT AGENTs.-An intelligent and relia-
bic correspondent in Burke County, in writing to
US about other matters, says:
There are many persons traversing the noun
tain Counties protesting to be agents for the State
and Confederate government, IN order to buy arti-
cleS at lower price than they could obtain them
for, if the persons from whom they purchase knew
that they were spectators. Our people are dis
posed to sell at moderate price to the government
but they do not like the idea Of being imposed upon
BY SPECTATORS"
Why is it that the names of all duly authorized
agents of the State and Confederate governments
are not published? The public ought TO know who
are the agents and who are not Ii this is not DONE
We would suggest to our friends to publish the
names of all professed agents, who do not give
proper evidence that they are authorized to buy for
the State or Confederate governments
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BAPTIST STATE CoNvENTIoN.-This body convened
on Wednesday last in the Baptist Church, and was
called to order by E!d.., James Mcdaniel. Elder
Mcdaniel was re elected President for the ensuing
wear; Elders T. E. Skinner, I. R. Owen and S. E.
Mason we're elected Vice Presidents; Elder W. T.
Brooks, Recording Secretary; Elder I. D. Huffman,
Treasurer; and j. g. Williams, Auditor.
The Introductory sermon was preached at night
bv Elder John Mitchell The attendance Of dele
gates is not as large as usual. The pulpits of the
Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, We
presume, will be filled by ministers of the Conven,
ton on Sabbath next.
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CoRREcTIoN-We were misled by an omission Of
the Wilmington Journal in our article on Calling
out the Militia" in ntimating that the militia OF
New Hanover and Brunswick alone were called out
Oy Gen. Anderson. Those of Columbus, Bladen,
E1mPson, Duplin, Robson, ETC." were also called
put says the Journal and they responded readily
70 the call. The Journal says that Gen. Anderson
ent back portions of those who responded, Judging
4 unadVsable to deprive any county of its entire
militia. We are glad that our views are so gener-
y eoncurred in, and hope that that policy will be
hereafter adhered to. .-..,
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ARRNGros. TURNER. vKSABLE.
Arrington's majority. 1874

Arriagton's majority, 1874
twill be seen that Mr.. Arlington leads Mr..
Turner 1874 votes, and that he has received 97S
votes more than Mr.. Turner and Mr.. Venable. Not
more than bali the votes of the District were polled
Westated recently that Mr.. Venable was in the
"lean and slipper'd pantaloon" of political exis-
tence. Our statement has been confirmed by the
people He received the votes of 500 of his admi
ring fellcw-citizens out of ten twelve thousand
IN the District But for the fact that he was sup
ported by vicious and halfwitted public journal,
printed in this City, he would probably have re-
ceived few more votes. We dismiss him without
further comment to
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~ We had the pleasure of visit on Thursday
from Capt Wightnan, of the 5th regiment Of State
troops who is here to obtain clothing for his reg-
ment. Capt W. speaks in the most confident terms
of the ability of our troops the Potomac to achieve
signal victory in the event of an attack. general
battle may be near at hand, but We 90 not credit
the rumor on our streets that the battle has COM
menced.
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Turner's ALMANAC FOR 1s62-The Union dis
solves, but Turner's Almanac nevertheless makes
its appearance of old, printed this time in this
City. The copy before is well gotten up, and We
believe presents a handsomer appearance than any
former issue. 1t was printed at the Register office
in this City. Copies of this useful work may be
obtained at Mr.. Turner's Bookstore, in this City.
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IHo SWdTIUWIHR gun
OF dark forgetfulness and deep oblivion"

Mr.. Arlington, the member elect has received
very attering VOTE for which he is no doubt CRATE
ful to the people 1t is our opinion, founded on
some knowledge of Mr.. Arlington, and especially
on his course rs member of the Convention, that
the people of the District will have no cause to re-
greet that they have thus honored him. We believe
be will prove true to his pledge to know no party
in this crisis, and that he will serve the District
faithfully and acceptably. He is gentleman of
well known ability and experience, and besides he
is conservative in his feelings was shown by his
course in the Convention, and his recent speeches
before the people. Some feeling has existed in the
minds of some against Mr. Arlington, on the sup
position that he was an original seceSsionist who
preferred or desired to dissolve the Union. This
suppositon is not well founded. Mr.. Arlington
stated on the stump that he had hopes of the Union
and anxious for its preservation, up to the adj
journment of the Peace Conference but that, when
that body adjourned without effectng settlement,
he despaired He differed therefore, with the great
body of the old Union men, only as to time; for,
when they concluded, which all Of them did in April
that the Union no longer worth preserving, they
despaired also and with Mr. A. struck for its diSSo
luton and the establishment of a new government.
We are free to say that while we do not approve
all that Mr.. Turner has said and DONE or omitted to
do, yet we regard him as patriot and man Of
more than ordinary talents-of strong will, and
directness of purpose. lie haS-as al! such men
have-warm friends and bitter enemies. Though
in the military service, offering his purse and his
life for the common defence, he is assailed and held
up as untrue to the South! If these people who
make this charge. had any sense of deccncy or
shame about them, they would at least hold their
unhallowed mouths while Turner, and men like
him, are keeping the battle from their DOORS
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CAP1. HAYES CoxPAsY.-0n Tuesday morning
F'' this fine company of cavalry, part OF Col,
fD'OAts regiment, left this place for Newbern.-
icy passed along orr main streets escorted by the
S'nent of Col. r. B. Vance to the limits of the
Fy' These arc all mountain men, the regiment as
ell as the cavalry. They will make their mark in
ny war, if an opportunity should be presented.
'pH Hayes is well known here, having served
~! sessions in the Legislature He left behind
!" many warm friends, as well here as at home in
aerOkee. We met g. w Gambler, Esq. Of Bun
l0e' on the streets on Tuesday morning. rniAgling
'a his friends and ueighbors in arms from the
untain country 49,, 80.
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TrSru DISTRICT learn from friend IN Ashe-
vile that there is no doubt of the triumphant cleo
,;on Of Hon. A. T. Davidson to Congress from the
10th District over Col. William H. Thomas We
reoice at this result Mr.. Davidsons majority is
estimated at from 500 to 1000.
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the above.

p CoxTERESeE.-The thirty-sixth session of
the North Carolina Annual Conference of tho II. P.
Church will be held at Tabernacle meeting house,
Guilford county the 9th instant at II o'clock,
NJ. Those coming by public conveyance from the
south will arrive at Greensborough on the 9th at
1O4 a. M, and those coming from the east at II p.
M, on the freight and passenger train-where they
will meet conveyance to take them to Conference
JOSEPH CAUSEY, Sup'L
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BEAUTIFUL PoEM.-We have the pleasure to-
day of publishing some beautiful verses by Thee.
II Hill ESQ, from volume of poems now in press
by Messrs. strOther & Maroon, of this City. Every
admirer of true poetry, and every one who would
encourage native genius, should procure copy Of
these poems when published.
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FIRST REGMENT.-Captain Avery's Ovens Nc
Dowelrs Hoke's, Ross's, and Ashes Companies, of
the First Regiment, recently mustered out of SER
vice, passed through this place on Wednesday and
Thursday last. The other companies returned
home by the Wilmington and Weldon Road.
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/ A Coon SHoT.-We learn, says the Fredsricks-
burg Recorder that the rifle gunreceHtly carried to
Transport from Savannah, Ga, being one of those
which was brought over in the Bermuda, being
mounted and tried. actually sent a ball four miles
into Maryland q distance of full six miles. The
gentleman across the river near whose dwelling it
fell has politely requested our men to point it"
some other way next time.
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ESCAPE OF SLAvEs.-The Suffolk correspondent
p TIC Petersburg Express states that some fifty
esroeS have left that section recently, and thrown
themselves into the arms of the enemy at Old Point
Ne excitement about Suffolk is considerable on the
fuCjec' and the people are taking active measures
arrest the stampede. The Norfolk Day Book
ffays that many valuable slaves are making their
Cspe on the Rappahannock.
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.zz- We are requested by P. c. Cameron ESQ.,
p-a.dent of the North Carolina Railroad, to state
,hot 1.-THE President of the No. Ca. R. R. Co. will
turn the stock of individuals to the Tax Collector,
.nd nav the Tax under the Act Of the Confederate
Congress-"
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Nov. 1, 1861.

WAR UPON TIRE SPECTATORS The Legislature Of
Tennessee has passed act 10 suppress monopolies
designed to raise the prices of necessary articles
and to take advantage Of the necessities of the war
1t provides that persons engaged in buying up live
stock and other commodities so as to obtain higher
prices for the same by reason of scarcity, shall be
with the sane duties in inquiring into violations Of
this act as in those of the laws against gaming
ErchGaqe ,-zss-s-s-.,e a. ~ - 80
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14rH REelNEsF.-W give on our second page
full account Of the suerngs and the losses of this
fiue regiment in Western Virginia. We have just
learned with pleasure that the authorities have
scented to the return of the regiment go into win.
ter quarters near Petersburg, Va
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80 We are authorized to say that the recent
Ill If the militia into actual service by Gen. Hill
,r.s without the knowledge or sanction of the Gov
amor and that as soon he heard of it, he imme-
distelv directed the Adjutant General to write to
Cor Gatlin to revoke the order, which was done.
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'l'RFLAND REGIMENT fine regiment of Mary
'aerS are in the Confederate army in Virginia. =,
~Ey have left all at home to fight for the South
are in great need, and the people of Virginia
"ther States are contributing to their relief
N'n buttons are going in from this State. 1t is a
| 'rhy object
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Sr,rr CoSyENrIoN-Tn Convention re-asSembles
IN this CITY on Monday next The session, wejudge,
w;II be a short but important one. The Standard,
&c usua will contain full reports of its proceedings
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The STAY LAw.-We refer the reader to another
able article upon the Stay Law, from the pen Of
"Justice" 1t is clear and forcibe exhibit of the
practical workings Of the law.
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OUR PRINCIPLES.

The Democratic principIe-that IS, the right o.
the people to rule
. firm and unwavcring attachment to the Con-
fedorate Government as the snrest means Tor trans
hitting free institutions to posterity.
vigorous prosecution of the war, and perpetual
separation from the United States
The best men for Office, without regard to party.
An honest and economical administration of both
St,te and Confederate affairs. $50 -s-s.t-..g...,s
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WLNIseroS, n. G., Nos. 9, 81
Ak EDrrok: As writes Che 9Th RegiIoent N c. {
YolunteerS Col Radcliffe. is passing the door.
fiandkerchiefs and huzzas are greeting them -
they pass along The Eighth Regiment is ih-ss
deed an extraordinary one beng composed Of .ous
Rifle Guards, who may rightly be called our pet
lambs. Thcy are all young men, and souethingso
very remarkable about thcm-they are ah single
men, save one, and he is the smallest man in the
compsny. They go, leaving precious tears in mao
centeyes speaking The fond adieul Up At the de-
pot, Vice President Stephens met them ard afey
Stephens-Sfephens- echoing from thousands 81
voices, our Vice President arose. His Temarks
were short but to the point, bidding them a God
speed and telling them rather than be taken pris-
oners, dein the defence Of all that's dear to them
mothers, sisters fathers, homes, fre-sides, sweet
hearts, and above all. something dearer-somethjng
WeRRELL, =
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The proposition to remove Gen. Fremont from the
command in Missouri creates much excitement
sist upon creating him Director of the Southwest,
. independent of the Lincoln administration.
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1t is said that Lord Lyons demands of the lin
coin government that the two English vessels which
entered the port of Charleston, S. c., few weeks
ago, shall be permitted to leave unmoested on the
ground that the blockade was not effective
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War NEWS.

Scarcely any additional particulars have been re-
ceived from Port Royal, The battle was very Sc
we're one Our loss IN killed and wounded was not
over one hundred. A negro who escaped from Hill
ton Head says that he heard some Of the Federal
officers say that their loss was fifty killed. So far
as is known, the enemy have made no new demon
STATIONS. It was believed they were waiting for
reinforcements before venturng further Some of
the planters had burned up their houses and cotton
to prevent the enenys getting It. Bnt little cotton
has fallen into their hands. The rumor that the
enemy had entered Beaufort was contradieted Col
Clingman's, COL Radcllff's Regiments and Capt
Moore's Artillery had reached the neighborhood of
the enemy. Gen. Lee was at Sayannahs x
East TENNrssEE.-Considerab excitement pre-
vailed in East Tennessee at last accounts The Lin
colnites were said to be in force at several points
A body Of Confederates attacked their camp in
Carter county, killed nine and took five prisoners
The prisoners stated that they expected reinforce
ment of 500 men from Watauga county in this State
We doubt the statement, especially as to the rum
Der. Ssgerai of the Railroad bridges had been
burned, but one Of them supposed to have been
fired by discharged hands. Several persons had
been arrested on suspicion.
The Federals had advanced from Prestonburg
KY. towards Southwestern Virginia, which caused
would be reinforced and check their progress
Rumors are afloat Of lighting near Manassas, but
it needs confirmation. The enemy had thrown
body OF troops into Accomac county, Va, who met
with no resistance
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The Postmaster General has established Post
Office at huntsville, in this county, and appointed
John Il Bell, Esq, N.