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For the Standard,
PUBLIC MEETING IN RANDOLPH.


number of the citizens of Randolph county, N.
c., feeling it their duty to contribute clothing for
the comfort of our gallant volunteers, assembled at
Fox's store, Sandy Creek, in said county, on the
5f Of September 1861, for the purpose of devising
some expedient way for making contribution of
clothing and delivering said clothing to our volun-
teerS-
On motion of John Fruit Esq, DR.. M. L. Fox
was called to the chair, and S. g. Fox, ESQ.,, was
appointed Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the meet
ing after which Rev. T.. Grouse, John Fruit Esq,
and VIM R. Mem asters ESQ.,, were appointed
committee to report resolutions expressive of the
feeling Of this meeting and the manner in which
contributions are to be made by us for the volun-
teerS.
After a short retirement of the committee they
reported the following resolutions
Resolred That we heartily sympathize with our
brave volunteers, who have forsaken their homes
and all dear to them, to fight not only for their
rights, but alsosf for ours,-and that We feel it
sacred duty to contribute freely for their comfort
during their service in the defence Of OUR common
country.
Resolred, That we will literally contribute wool.
en- blankets, wooden shirts, wooden drawers, wooden
socks and wooden gloves for Capt. OdelIs. Capt.
Grays and Capt. North's companies-voluntecrs
from Randolph county, in the 18th regiment N. G.
Resolred, That S. c. Fox be appointed to receive
the clothing furnished, and that he keep list Of
the names Of those who furnish articles Of clothing
also who it is for
Reso1red, That all donors having preference,
mark the names on the articles of clothing furnish
ed and that all articles without preference be CIV
en- those most needy in said companies.
Remleed That We will, whenever we are informed
that it is necessary, do liberal part towards furnish
ipO mn ool1anf vol, NTH c1Othno
Resolred, That suitable person be appointed as
agent to deliver said articles Of clothing to our VOL
unteers
Resolrsd, That a copy Of the proceedings Of this
meeting with request to publish them be sent to
| the editors of the N c. Standard and Greensboro
I Patriot
The above resolutions we're received and adopted.
John Fruit ESQ.,, was appointed agent to deliver
the clothing to the volunteers after which, the meet
ing adjourned.
NJ. L. FOX, Chm'n.
| S. c. Fox, &cy.4
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We have, for the present. at least, said about all
we intend to say in reference to the conduct of the
authorities charged with the defence of our coast.
We have no desire to hunt any body down, even if
we supposed that We possessed the power to do so,
and this power We are far from arrogating to our
selves. There Is little or no doubt, we suppose.
that in regard to appointments all the members of
the Military Board ought to be held equally respon-
sible In regard to other matters there Is little
doubt that the Military Secretary soas, towards
the close Of Co.. Ellis life, virtually Governor
and Commander-in-chie: What errors Of judg-
ment may have been committed, from causes likely
to misead any person or persons, We hardly know.
We recollect one thing, however, that we dwelt on
with considerable pertnacty and that was the pro.
lection of New Inlet, where for weeks single COM
pany, averaging not more than 35 to 40 men on du-
ty, placed behind the breast works of Bowes'
battery without single cannon wherewita to de.
tend themselves or the Inlet, and this company was
the only one stationed on the coast North of the
Cape Fear River between New Inlet and Old Top
sail Inlet, which is the entrance to Beaufort Har-
Dor. A good deal Of feeling was got Up in GER
tain circles against us on account of our pertinacity
then-we were alarmists-panicstricken and We
know not what Will any body say that that de-
fence was sufficient? The military authorities knew
all about it, at least they were told Of it. and they
got angry.
Again, of the cannon sent from Gosport to this
State not one IN eight was sent to this section OF
the coast and of the few SENT still fewer were any
account 1t will not do to charge that to the Con-
fcderate authorities for the disposal of the guns
then was certainly with the State authorities
But VIC are nearly through. The thing will soon
be wrapped up like mummy in swathings Of words
and We will be lucky if we escape proscription-and
punishment for our audacity. There is an esprit
du corps among professional politicians of all par
ties, and they apt later, to join forces
against any Of the unannointed who may happen to
intrudc their unhaowed curiosity; or, who, in the
words of the great poet rush like COMPOUNDED FOOLS
where well.bred and broken angels fear to tread -
Wilmington Journal
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ChaPlains in the Army.

ChaPlains in the Army. ii q. z J..
No class OF men are so essential to the order, di
epne, and proper care ofour soldiery as the Chap
lains. The best friend,of the soldier. whether in
camp or the field is IN earnest faithful labori-
Gus, pious Chaplain. These positions are beyond
controversy
Gratifedas have been with almost every move
ment and measure connected with the administra-
ton of the affairs Of the Southern Comederacy, yet
recent developments have satisfied US that the South
ern Congress committed serious and injurious
blunder in its action at Montgomery in regard to
? the Chaplains ofthe army.
The law Of the Confederate Congress. gives to
Chaplains no rank, and Axes the meagre sum Of $50
per month, without rations, as their pay. The ten
dency Of this course is to degrade the Chaplancy,
to deprive them Of influence, and to render them
totally unable to support their own families or to
contribute from their personal means to the comfort
OF the sick soldier. The consequence is, tho Chap
lains of the army, especially those who have ami-
lies, are resigning their charges and going home
The result must be seriously injurious to the per-
sonal comfort social feelings and MORAL and religi-
GUS condition Of our army.
We must lift our voice against this narrow policy
Of the government We protest, as we have hereto
fore often DONE that our Southern soldiers are not
ser, or hrelng soldiers to be treated negroes
as the soldiers of the old federal army. They will
not bear it. and must not be treated as the refuse
society. Many Of them if not all, are men of posi-
ton equal to the officers of the army. They have
been bred as well as any of them, and know what
is due to a gentleman soldier s..
To the honor of North Carolina be it said she
made liberal-many think even too liberal an al.
lowance to the Chaplans. Her law gave them rank
as Majors with the pay Of 800, but the transfer Of
our troops to the Confederate government reduced
their salary to 5000. We submit, that both these
are extremes. We believe this should be war OF
sacrifice with ALL No men are more willing to make
the sacrifice than Southern ministers, but the mpor
tant and responsible place of Chaplain should nei
Their be made sinecure nor a degraded position
Chaplains should hold the rank and receive thu
pay of Captains Great care should be exercised
in their selection. Every minister will not make
good Chaplain. As general rule they should b,
married men. But above all should they be men o
deep piety full of charity and soho lope to cork
We respectfully beg the early attention of tn,
government to this subject 1t will be a ruinou
policy to drive our competent Chaplains from tn
army. To pay them only $50 month, withou
rations, may fill the Chaplaincies with incompetent
| if not unworthy men.
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For the Standard
"THE SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY," AT CHAPEL

"THE SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY" AT CHAPEL
HILL.
d. Among the daughters Of our State who have DONE
and are still doing well for our soldiers. in their
tents, and in their hospitals, the ladies' of Chapel
Hill are not behind the foremost. Their SOLDIERS
Aid Society" was formed early in June, with Mrs.
NJ Hargrave as its President and Mrs. E. Grant as
its Secretary and Treasurer Ever since, it has
been busy, begging and buying and sewing, as op-
portunities served; while the frequency and the
heartness of the Acknowledgements received from
our camps, for the abundance and the propriety of
its gifts attest the efficiency of its organization and
the industry Of its members. @.
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MOORE COUNTY CAvALRY.-We learn from q
friend in Carthage that Capt. Bryants company Of
Cavalry left their camp at that place, on Tuesday
last, for Kittrells. Our correspondent says.
MANY Of the young men belonging to this com.
pany, are of the first families in the county, and
they leave behind them many friends, who are anx-
ious that good fortune should attend Them All
they want is opportunity to cut up the Hessians,
and drive them from our soil Our best wishes go
with them"
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For the Standard


Mr. EDITOR When house is in flames, all
hands should lay hold and extinguish the fire, and
not first inquire by what means it was enkindled
Our country is invaded and all should now rally to
the standard, and repel the ntruding foe. 1 have
noticed in the State Journal time and again, the
strongest anathemas and the most unprecedented
billingsgate, in unmeasured strains, against the
Standard, for nothing at all, and for things that
no gentleman would stoo2 to notice This shows
to me, and to any impartial person, that it is the
province of the Journal to establish himself upon
the ruins of Others But in this the Journal man
is sadly mistaken, and in this section he has fallen
SO low that he will never rise.
Whenever paper would chance to say that our
coast was not sufficiently secure, he would pounce
upon him and say that he was just frightened, and
that there was no danger-our Military Board had
maGe all things secure, and that all our forts were
impregnable What does altisonant now say?-
Eight hundred of our brave volunteers are taken
prisoners and that impregnable Fort scattered
chaff before the wind Had we not better listen
to the advise of all? Two heads are better than one
if one is sleeps head.
SPECTATOR FABULUS.
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WAC n TO BLAME ros 1us FALL OF HAnERAs?-
1he press ithe Stste is speaking out pretty freely
o. this subject The blame generally is thrown
spon the Ni;itary Board. Some blame Gen. Gwynn
The xots Journal to screen its avoritea those who
have promotedk and mode it to feast on the fat Of
the pobaic crib, throws tie blame on the press
Editors sDd letterwriters, i aflrms, published to
our enemies the weakness Of our de6leA Why
were they weak7 The Military Board hsd assured
the Legislature and the Convention that they were
strong and ample Gov. Winslew, the Chsnman,
would have things bis own way Cen Gwyna,
week after week. to our certain knowledge, isfermed
the War Department at Raleigh that the works At
Hatteras were not strong enough TO resist vigorous
stack, that more forces were indispensable With
flying artillery, but his statements were thrown
aside, bis warning unheeded. We szoasrats hin
from all blame torsksis disaster The blame rests
upon the late Gov, and Military Bosrd, mainly on
the head of Warren Winslow. By his neglect and
party policy, the enemy has effected lodgment up
on our coast which gives him the key Of Pamlico,
Albemarle and Core Sounds at least, and direct
unobstructsd access to the shores of some Of the
richest counties in the State Millions of property
and thousands Of lives are exposed to his ncrsions
1t will require large force well disciplined and q
fleet Of gunboats Of the best MATERIAL or firstrate
floating battery, to dislodge him. Or it will take
thousands of men, and it may be millions Of money,
to guard the towns and coasts to which he has free
access 1t is useless to try to conceal the fact and
almost wicked to make light of it, that the loss of
Hatteras is great loss Washington Dispateh.
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NOMINATIONS roDCoNGREss- letter of Mr..
Venable and the annuncations Of Messrs. Waddell
and Gooch as candidates to represent their respec
tive Districts in Congress, will be found in to days
paper. In this connection, we deem it appropriate
to suggest that hereafter the machinery Of Conven
tons for the nomination of candidates shall be dis
pensed with. So far from these Conventions being
the opponents Of popular opinion, they have been,
in nine cases in ten, the mouth of few lead.
ers in County or District. If men desire to be
candidates for public stations, let them take the
straightforward, honest and manly course Of an
nouncng themselves, and putting themselves on the
country. We remember when this was the case in
neighboring State, and do not believe that tho
breed of public men in that State has been in the
slightest degree improved by the abandonment Of
the old and the adoption Of the new plan Of eau
cuses and Conventions. The people know we'll
enough whom to choose as their Representatives,
and do not need the instructions on that point Of
caucuses and Conventions, managed and led by sell
fish and aspiring politicians by trade-Rsgister
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Iw We would respectfully suggest to the North
Carolina Presbyterian that in assuming to criticise
what it is pleased to call the party press" NAV
itself be led into the exhibition of party spirit 1t
says:
ITO judge from the statements and insnuations
of the party press, Qor alas neither the exigences
Of the public service the impulses of patriotism
have extnguishcd partyism y those charged with
the care of our political and military interests,
though raised to Office by the votes of a minority of
the people, are no better than knaves and FOOLS fit
only to be the objects Of public contempt and de-
rision."
The Presbyterian which thus indirectly endeav-
ors to excuse Mr.. Winslow and the Military Board
for their mismanagement of military affairs, will
perceive, on moments reflection, that they, at
least, were not "rased to Office by the votes of
majority of the people" W. have spoken of no
one as "knave" or "fool." We have invoked
neither "public contempt" nor dersion" on those
through whose mislnanagement and neglect por-
ton of our coast has been occupied by the enemy,
but we have called public attention to them, and
have pointed out the parties on whom the public
indignation should fall If the Presbyterian should
persevere in its effort to defend Mr. Winslow and
his Board, it will soon find itself up to its chin in
the hot water of controversy, if not of party.
So far as We are concerned, We have shown no
party feeling, except in selfdefence. All that We
have said, which has savored of party, has been
forced out of us.
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The Legislature.

Tho Revenue bill and the bill recognizing the
militia still linger in the Senate. Other bills which
..a tho House have not vet been reached in the
Senate.
THE Revenue bill occupied the Senate most Of the
morning on Monday.
In the House, the proceedings Of Monday morn
ing were without interest This body has reached
the foot of its calendar, and can do but little until
the Senate disposes of some of its bills. The ten
,,;n,te rue has made the discussions of the House
of little interest.
Mr. Speaker Dortch gave notice on Saturday last
that he would resign his seat en- Tuesday. Tho
election of his successor had not come Oft when our
paper went to press.
It is probable both Houses will adjourn on Friday
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TO THE PUPLIC!

an THE 23d OF THIS MONTH, w. II. l.
u r. 8. TUCKER will sell their entire stock Of
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Groceries, &C., &C.,
FIR (ash at s adding charges. We would prefer tssell
the whole stock to Merchant, who may call imme-
dIately, At
w. HI. d r. 8. FUCKERS.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept ls, 1861. std.
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'OOK PASSAGE THROUGH MISTAKE.

TOOK PASSAGE THROUGH MISTAKE,
an THE CHARLOTTE TRAIN. ON THE ll.H IN.
U slant, very rauaole Scotch Terrier nss,
(iadesrab) and must be left to Imagination His name
is Boston, but lnconite is remarkably handsome and
very amiable in disposition iowa ds those be likes A
S"'A'' ''"A'N "'' " s''' W. BURClS HOTEL.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. II, 1861. @-h.
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The Latest News.

4 NC ,At8te6t Nevis
Rumors ola severe fight in the valley Of. Virgins,
betweens Generals Floyd and Rosencrantz, are still
in circulation. The Charlotte Bulletin gives 70.
NOR from the bulletin BOARD Of the Richmond E,am-
liner, of Saturday, which speaks of 600 Fedarals
slain, and 1000 wounded, with only loss ~of4 by
Gen. Floyd The rumor is Of course untrue Floyd
attacked Rosencrantz, or portion Of his army, and
gained some advantage, but the particulars in re-.
liable form have not been received Rosencrantz
: reports his loss at 20 killed and 100 wounded
Floyds loss was small. Another account is that
4oo Yankees were killed and wounded Gen. Lee
was m1rching towards.the rear of Rosencrantz.
Warm skrmishing is going on near the Potomac
Church, The enemy, has sustained some loss in
THESE sklrmishes. Our loss has been small.
AIssoURL-t is rumoredthat Gen. Fremont is to
be succeeded by Gen. Meigs. Missouri is fully
aroused. McCulloch appeared to be falling back
towards Arkansas. The Confederate forces are
constantly augmenting. Gen. A. S. Johnston will
soon assume the command of our forces in the west
KENrucKY.-This State or at least majority of
the Legislature have succumbed to Lincoln. Gov,
Magoffin had vetoed the bill ordering the Confed.
crate forces from the State, &c., but the law had
been passed over the Veto Kentucky is doomed to
civil war. Gen. Polk, it is said, is determined to
hold his position at Columbus, until the Lincoln
forces abandon the State. 1t is believed majority
OF her people are with the South
1t is said that Mr.. Secretary Walker has resigned,
and is to be appointed Brigadier General. Gen.
Cooper, it is said, will take his place.
From our sixth regiment near Manassas, we learn
there is much sickness. On the 10th, James Hicks,
Of, Capt Freeland's company. died-making eight
deaths in seven days. We also learn that the Hos
pital was full of sick. Our correspondent adds that
the glorious sixth (Fishers) regiment had received
no pay up to the 10th of September, although other
regiments have been paid off: Whose fault is it ?
to this matter before it adjourns. 1t is burning
shame for brave troops to be treated in this way.
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NOTICE.

n OTICE.
RE 1T KNOWN THAT !, HENRY T. CLARK,
- Governor Es QGco Of the State Of North Carolina,
State Of all BACON and LEATHER except BY and through
the orders of the pper Officers Agents Of the Coned
crate States The Adutaut General of the State has been
directed take all proper to by force il
necessary the faithful execution Of this notice. which shall
continue in operation ill the further order Of this Depart
ment.
$3.50 Is:S Der, 1861.
HENRY T. CLARK.
SepteD Der II, 1881. S3-tf
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n~ WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN.
VS. noppce BURGESS s. GATHER, ESQ, as
candidate 10 rervsent The counties Of Ashc Allegheny,
Wilkes Caldwell. Alexander. fadkn. Surr!, Davie, Ire
dell and Burke comprising the Ninth District the regu.
lar ngress of the Confederate States.
September l6, 1861. a3-td.
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-
aid in electing = Western man. that aidzsectiopal
though the appesa would have been-vould no
doubt have besn sxtsnded But they could see, or
their friends could see no one in the West but them.
selves They wanted the place, and had no idea of
yielding to such Western men as Reid, or Osborne,
OF Lander, or Gaither, or Mark Erwin, or Coleman
or Dick, or Morehead or Settle or Scales, or Merr
mon' or Gambler or Tod Caldwell, or Craige, or
Brown, or Graham, or Mebane, or Poindexter, or
dimer, or Vance, Again, the claims Of the West,
as presented in the person of .Mr. Clingman, we're
embarrassed by Mr.. Avery. That gentleman never
stood at, any time the ghost of chance of being
elected yet he persistenty and pertinaciously held
on electioneering for the place, and damaging the
prospects Of Mr.. Clingman, who might otherwise
; have been elected.
But we have already devoted too much space to
this selfish sectional cry. We dismiss it as alto
geher unworthy Of the notice of North Carolinians
We are ono people, and no good citizen will attempt
to array one portion of the State against another
Besides, the late Governor was Western man
one Of the late Senators, Mr.. Clingman, is West
ern man; and one Of the delegates to Richmond
for the State at large, Mr. Avery, is Western man.
Gov. Reid is Western man, and he was Governor
four years, and Senator four years. Wayne county
has never had Senator before, nor has New Ham
over We trust, for the credit of the State that
we shall hear nothing more of this sectional cry.
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R. R. ,BRIDGERs, EsQ.-A writer in the last Tar.
borough Southerner recommends this gentleman as
a suitable candidate to represent the I'd District in
the Confederate Congress. This writer says, 81
find there is but one voice in regard to the proper
man to represent US in this crisis. All say, R. R.
Bridgers, ESQ" We suppose, of course, that no
Conventions will he held but that the people will
be permitted to select from those who may choose
to be candidates. We give this item, as We give
others in relation to candidates, without intending
at present to commit oursef to any one
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SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT
RALElaH, N. C.. Sept Is, 1881. J
VZTANTED FOR THE ARMY A LARGE QUANTI-
w TY of good hurd Sap, 7aIIo~ Candles and 0dsr
Fmegar. n,r,,rrx
Capt G. 8.
Sentemhar II 1881 88-W4t.
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SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT,l
RALEIGH, N. e., Sept Is, 1851.
SALT BEEF.
A LARGE SUPPLY OF SALT BEEF WILL BE
"A needed for the subsistence of the troops during the
cunning winter PROPOSALS. W II be received the Ad
jutant General Office in Raleigh aid specifications furnish.
ed on application.
by order Of Adj. Genl. and Acting Com. Genl
J. DEVEREUX,
Capt. C. 8.
September II 1881 S8-w4t.
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~ WE ARE AUTM0KIZED TO AN.
date represent the h Congressional District Of North.
Carolina the first regular Congress of the Confederate
States of America.
September G, 1861. 3d.
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CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS
We learn that the ladies Of Raleigh contemplate
giving one evening this week, in the Commons
Hall Concert for the benefit Of the soldiers of the
State, now i'll camp The proceeds, which we trust
will be counted by hundreds Of dollars will be ap-
proprated to hospital purposes and to the relief Of
the needy and sick. We trust these fair messen-
gers of kindness to gallant soldiers will more
than realize their highest expectations in the fullest
house ever seen in Raleigh.
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~ WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN.
SiY nounce II. GOOCll, Esq, of Granville, AZ
candidate for the Confederate Congress for the Fifth Dis
tric consisting II" the counties Of Warren Franklin Gran
vile, Wake, Orange and Nash.
September 10, 1861. STD.