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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-06-26
The HARPER's FERRY MOVEMENT.

TIE HARPERs FERRY MovEMENr.-The Richmond
Dispatch has the following important remarks in
reference to the evacuation Of Harpers Ferry:
We have learned some facts in connection with
movements at Harpers Ferry which satisfy us that
the operation Of the Confederate troops in that d.
rection is controlled by the wisest military councils,
and that the imbecile Lieutenant General at Wash
ington will soon find tina: he has more than his
match in the younger and better soldiers who lead
the arms of the Southern Republic"
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RALEIGH: SATURDAY, JUNE ~, 1861.
The Latest News.
The last mails we're barren of news.

The last mails we're barren of news.
Cen LYON with Lincoln forces, had attacked and
taken Jefferson City. Gov. Jackson LETT before MS
arrival. The frields of the South are determined
to resist It. Gov Reynolds of Missouri was on a
visit to Richmond, urging the assistance Of the Con-
federate Government Prest. Davis will no doubt @
listen to the call; Arkansas and the South West Will
r.l,v to her assistance. Gen. Mcclellan was at
Winchester, Va, with Lincoln troops, and 'en.
Johnston was within three miles of him with loooo
Confederate troops The day draws near for dec'-
sive battle. May God give our arms success Anoy
Johnson had made his escape Northward from len
nessee in close buggy with three armed guards.
He ought to be caught ere he reaches Abraham DO
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,,o,.,,,es to the Confederate Congress-.

Delegates 10 tHe Co"io"0'e ;,
On Tuesday last the State Convention elected tn
following gentlemen delegates to the Contederat
Congress, which is to assemble in Richmond on tn
Goth day Of july
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
George Davis, of New Hanover.
W. w. Avery, of Burke.
FOR THE DISTRICTS
lst. W. n. H. Smith, of Hertford.
I'd. Thomas Ruliin, of Wayne.
81. T. D. Mcdowell, Of Bladen.
4th. A. w. Venable, of Granville.
9th. John NJ Morehead, of Guilford.
6th R. C. Puryear, of Yadkin.
7th. Burton Craige, of Rowan
Sth. A. T.. Davidson of Cherokee.
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Coast Defences.

The article over the signature of "Carolus" mer-
its careful reading and serious consideration. 1t
is from the pen of one of the best informed Eastern
gentlemen upon the condition Of our Sea. Coast
The defeat of Mr.. Smiths ordinance gives much
dissatisfaction in the East
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CHARLOTTE BuLLETIN.-This paper is untiring in
its efforts to get the news. Wesometimes get news
by this paper earlier than by the Richmond or Pc.
tersburg papers.
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LEAD.--A correspondent of the Fayetteville o.
serrer at amptonsville N. c., says that there are
two lead mines worked in Virginia, within 10 OF 10
miles of the N c. line, where lead in large quanti
ties is made into bars and shot. Large quantities
have been sent annually to Baltimore. Why was
not the correspondent more particular? Where are
they? place within 10 or Is miles OF the N. Z.
line, is like needle in hay-stack.
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There are said to be ten of the late Chief Justice
Nash's grandchildren in the army of the Confed-
crate States. The family bore prominent part in
the war of the revolution.
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% Rev. JAS. McNe, late Secretary Of the American
Bible Society, has become associate editor of the n
G. Presbyterian in place of Rev. Mr.. Sherwood, re-
signed .-.
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WAR RUMORS AND FACTS.

AT Fortress Monroe q correspondent says they
have no information of the movements of Southern
troops. .-.,,'
Gen. H. A. Wise is moving westward to oppose
McClellands advance. The Southern pickets are
again opposite Williamsport The Southerners
burned seventy locomotives. H..
Fortress Monroe is in reality invested except by
sea-no ingress or egress being safe and movements
impossible. ..ss5 5s.,rr.
At Fortress Monroe, Gen. Butler asks for 1900
additional troops. +a+.- r..
MIssoURI.-There are indications that the Mis-
sourlans intend to fight. 1t is said Gov. jackson
will make his first stand at Boonville.
The State Treasurer, after brief arrest has been
relieved. "a -. ....,.-. .+. ..--,.s., ~ ti-s
Ben. Mccullough is reported at Fort Smith with
10000 troops. He is also reported in Benton eoun-
ty, Arkansas, with 5000. '.4
Twelve Illinois regiments are stationed within two
hours march of St. Louis. 4, ,-.. ts,s;, Eas
1000 State troops are stationed at Boonville.
The secessionists have full sway on both sides Of
the Missouri river, from Boonvle, and are we'll pre-
pared for fight. ~, he ..a.asI
Askirmish near Independence is reported in which
the federalists were worsted. 25''} 'lagf
Federal troops are moving west from various
points. ,..., - H. iss,@S
The patriots are burning railroad bridges 5c,
The privateer sooner Savannah Of Charleston has
been taken by the q. S. brig Perry and sent to New
York Her crew consisting of 80 men will be sent
there for trial pirates and it is believed they will
be hung. The South will retaate severely.
1t is reported that sharp shooters about Alexan.
dria have killed about 70 of Lincon's troops. The
same game will be played about Hampton.
The Lincoln troops marched into Rodney Va,
where we had no troops, and they call thai Z vic
tory. :. 49,. ,.,...-..,,,..s. 4. 1. q
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The LEGISLATURE.

On Wednesday last the Convention re considered
its previous action, and prorogued the Legislature
until the 18th of August next That body will
therefore not meet ON the 25th inst.
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The CoRN.sTALK Boys.-The Yankees, before
they tried it at Bethel Church. said they could whip
the Virginans and Carolnians with corn-stalks-
They found out their mistake too late.
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CAswELL.-Caswell County, out of about 1900
voters, has already sent five large companies, and
has two more forming for the war
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MEcKLENBuRG.-P. c. Caldwell, Esq, was elected
delegate to the Convention from Mecklenburg to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
VIM. johnson, ESQ.
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Guilford Gun.makers.

The Greensboro Times says, that there are fifty
men in that County who have been engaged in
making the very best rifles. They are said to be
equal to any. if made little larger and stronger,
and furnished with an iron ram.rod We shall, no
0ouot need these very rifles in the progress of the
war. Give our good riders such rife, pistol and
Saore and they will make the best Cavalry in the
world.
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ANOTHER COMPANY IN WAxE-We learn that
e"y''''' volunteer company has been raised in the
u: ueuAf rorS neighhorhood, Wake County. Col
I Ii.'am " "eatherspoon is Captain, and Col. Canady
Lowe is lst Lieutenant -.
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Southern Troops.

Abont ZOO troops passed through Wilmington,
on the 10th. They are still swelling the large force
we now have in Virginia. q ss.sa-.ea =.
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The Arsenal.

The rifle machinery recently at Harper's Ferry
will be removed to the Arsenal at Fayetteville and
workmen will soon be there to manufacture arms, &c.
= PRovIsIoNs-We are glad to see that the citizens
of Charlotte have standing arrangement for afford
ing refreshments to the soldiers passing on their
way to the seat of war. Let US help those brave
fellows in every possible way
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Superior Courts.

The following order has been fixed by the Judges
for the Fall terms of Superior Courts Judges Os-
horne and, Heath change at pleasure: r.. .t.
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Bishop Lynch.

RI Rev. Bishop Lynch, the eloquent Roman
Catholic Bishop of Charleston, preached three times
in this City on last Sabbath.
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ANOTHER SkIRMIsH.-On Tuesday last Col. Gregg,
with South Carolina and Virginia troops started on
reconnoitering expedition to great Falls, on the
Potomac. They remained ct Dranesville on Sunday
night. On Monday, with a troop of Cavalry, he
passed down the Potomac some miles and returned
to Dranesve, formed his command into a column,
and marched to Vienna, tore up the track of the
Alexandria, Loudon and Hampton Railroad and
started back to Drancsvile. In short time he
heard the whistle Of the train and Immediately re-
turned. Perceiving Lincoln troops on the train, he
made ready AS the train stopped his artlley fired,
scattering CONSERVATION and dismay among them,
killing and wounding some and putting them to
flight. They were pursued, but could not be over
TAKEN They left SIX dead on the field Our troops
burnt the cars and captured some munitions of war;
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+ It is confidently expected that bloody contest
will take place near Alexandris in short time.
Gen. Beauregard was advancing towards that place,
Fairfax Court house had been reinforced. -H
Harper's Ferry had been certainly evacuated.
Gen. Jshnson's whereabouts not accurately known.
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NEWPORT NEws.-It is rumored that the Lincoln
troops have evacuated Newport News. Mr.. S:
Payor, of the Charles City troops, who with two
others, were accommodating near that place, came
suddenly upon twenty ofthe Federal troops, They
fired on them killing three as they supposed, Mr..
P received a wound, of which he died in six hours.
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The Convention.

uWben neopIe get hold of power. they are too
ant to show spostion to use it to its fullest ex-
tent and even to transcend its real limits Of this,
the Convention now in session in Raleigh, is GER
tanlv an example. ."-WH JournaI
The subsequent remarks in this sentence are so
worded as 10 convey the impression that that por-
ton of the Convention who represent that large
BODY Of the people, whom call conservatives, or
who are better known as the late Union men of the
State are alone obnoxious to the serious charge
brought by the Journal against the Convention in
the above extract.
Now. what are the facts? No instance has oc-
CURED in the proceedings of the Convention, in
which any member or party has proposed that it
should exercise egitimate or usarPed powers
None have proposed to exercise its powers " to the
fullest extent" much less 40 transcend its limits"
We presume the Journal has some settled or well
defined views Of the peners of the Convention Let
any who can, make good the above charge. We
defy them. IT. however that body has exercised,
or intends to exercise either usurped or extralegis
atiye powers what party in that body has done 1t :?
The party designed to be implicated by the Journal
is in clear minority, although, we confidently be-
eve, it represents majority Of the people OF the
State Ii the charge therefore, be we'll founded, it
must fall upon the head of that party which the
Journal abors in its article to sustain. They, the
secessonists or precjpitators, have undenia5y the
power, and, according to the Journal, when peo-
pie get hold Of power, they are too apt to show a
disposition to use it its fullest extent and even to
transcend its real limits
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DIE d. ..

.a DIED. ;y}'. 5tSs..f s5r'
In wiamston Martin county. N. G.. the Sd iust Of
consumption, Mrs. Mary Ssubbs wife Of Jess 6tubbs
Esq, aged % years. ..l ,sa .-5I~y-. jr ,s.JgzafT
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,.. BINGHAM SCHOOL, .Sr
0AKa ORAxGE Co., N. G. i. So.
VUVHE WAR MAKES ROOM FOR MANY NEW PU.
l. Pills ''f"H' ~, " Y ~! ~
The next Session will begin AUGUST lsth. 1851.
- NO a.r 'fg Address. -sfss ~ a7e+.sES IL
WI BINGHAM CONS.
June ls, 1861. 80 - go. 9serwOtpd.
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MAR RIED.

~ -ag MARRIED. saES 1T
In smith6eld. N. c., on the 18Th inst By Rev. j. h.
Brooks Mr. David W. Boykin to Miss Agnes hsad oil Of
Smthfeld f7--.& -. .issy re-,i-' I'd gtf
~ City and Golasboro' papers please copy. -. H.,
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Rumors are current that the Convention will be
called together Immediately.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-08
HOW BEAUTIFUL FOR A cH1LD's GRAVE.

nAGUERRE0TYPE PICTURES attached to Head
IL Stones and Monuments In PARIaS MARBLE
CAsE and warranted to the LIKENESS from
air or dampness for long number of years. Any
DagueFreotypist can copy the Daguerreotype, into
these Cases from the Original picture, and it Is but
few moments work to attach OF them TO a Head
Stone. When attached to . Head Stone OF Monument
they look as though they Were carved with the
Sculptors chsel for they initiate marble perfectly
They are very 0RsAMESrAL 10 Head Stone, aud are
worth twice the amount charged for Ornament
More than Fifteen Thousand cases have been sold,
this fact alone shows coneusvely that they are fast
coming into general use.
The adjoining of the sepulckers Of removed ones al
eviates our grief and soothss the wounded heart 1t
also cheers the bereayed to know that an additional
ut OF the grave presents stronger attrac-
lions TO arrest the attention of the stranger
rs hin1R Pause aud learn the NAME, and gaze the
Hken< who has shared largely in the love
Of otA refned and cultivated mind, there is
not q Nrnful- spectacle earth than desc
Gated Neglected and overgrown graveyard.
Those u Dememores the departed live win come
to strew howers their graves, and drop the
They will plant there the Rose, the Lily, and the
Evergreen as Fmslems of fragrant and beautiful
Immortality, which they assign them in the Paradise
OF God AboFea We would deplore the loss of those
Hkenesses cfS,,R departed ones, which are SO dis
tincty tengrs Va upon the tablets Of our memory-
Although months and ears may eapse since inexora-
BILE Death made US surrender the bodies Of cherished
onesto the grave, and their spirits Cod vet are
they tfpresent TO minds, beautiful aud fe-like
And who, does nQ& realize melancholy pleasure in
recalling departs BE their image clothed with
the innocence and teliness OF Youth, or marked by
the sorrows or cares II Age.
One of these Gases will be sent by Express TO any
person in the Waited states for Two Dollars. One
dozen eates VIII be sent TO any Marble Dealer or Da-
gRerfe6}5pist for Twelve Dollars.
CNculars, &C., furnished free, and sent with each
peekoge of cases. Agents charge Is apiece when
Icy attach them to Head-Stones.
Any person wishing to sell them can be supplied at
twelve dollars per dozen.
Young men and mechanics can by engaging in this
business make easily Flee Hundred Loildrs this
spring. and only tv elve dollars required to commence
With.
Monumental Design Book win be sent TO any Mar
BILE Dealer for three dollars this is frstrate work.
and well worth the price asked for it.
All orders must be accompanied with the money; I
will be responsible for its safety If you have proof Of
sending IL. Address the manufacturer,
A. LEWIS BALDWIN,
April "a, ls6l-om West Meridcp, CT.
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Joe is wonderfully exercised about the
Post Office. His sympathy for the disap-
pointed, and concern for the will of the peo-
rle are agonizing to behold. Nov Joe, why
Gilnt you think of all that when you in
tiigued with the Wing Central Committee Of
this county, to get yoursclfap2ointed "scep-
ing partner in the Post Office, in contempt Of
the people who wanted w. S. Carter. 1t
was very proper then, when you had an in
tcrest in the matter, to give the Post Office
to the COURIER, in consideration of party
services. And again, Joe, what political
party did you belong to when Pierce was
elected? Had you become roaring Demo
erat then, and ifso, why was poor johnson,
the choice of the people, set aside for Osborn?
Really, what consistent set you and your
present party are, Joe! A person who lives
in such very brittle glass house as you do.
Joe, ought never to throw stones, even If the
gallowses are cut down, and court adjourned
months. Your extraordinary eulogium
on Clifton, was no doubt heart felt, and it
wouldn't be strange if you voted for Linn the
other day.
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more steamers at New York, five at Phila-
dclphia, and five at Boston, to be added to
the Navy
New York, May Especial Washington
dispatches say it was the 9Th Massachusetts,
regiment which took the Relay House, join
cd by the New York 9Th, and another IRON
Annapolis.
Virginia rebels boast Of having a great
many men at IIarper's Ferry, but authentic
accounts fix the number at 3,409 A de-
monstration by Government on them. is
momcntarily expected, as the rebels contem,
plate removing the machinery of the Armo-
ry to Richmond.
New YORK, May 6.-The IIorald's dis
patch says it is currently beleged that the
President will issue another proclamation TO-
day (Monday) Announcing the intention of
the Government TO repossess the Federal
property seized by the rebels and. dcal
summa,ily with I'll hereafter found resisting
authority.
Advanced posts are to be established
within a circuit Of 30 miles of Washington,
extending into Virginia, IN order to protect
the agricultural districts supplying the Capt.
tall
The City of Washington is placed under
semi martial law and Lieut. Elwood is ap-
pointed Provost Marshal. The law does
not extend to civilians, though close super
vision is kept over their movements.
special dispatch from Baltimore to the
Times says that Legislature reassemblcd
to-day. Secessionists, it is said, will not
attempt to call Convention. if they do the
Uuion men will insist that the que; ton, OF
Convention or no Convsa,ien shah be refer
red to the people at,the. election for Gele-
gates,
A Baltimorean had an interview with Gen
eral Butler last night. who said Northern
troops must march in safety over the ground
where Massachusetts blood was SILT. and if
they We're attacked from houses, the houses
would be blown up.
New YORK Nav GA Baltimore di, stch
to the Times says, it is believed that the rail
road to Wheeling will be taken possession Of.
and'soon the secession troops. will ONLY held
the road between Harpcr's Ferry and Mar
tinsburg
The whole secession government of Mary
land, is demoralized by the prompt move
ment of troops
1t is rumored that Camden Staten and
Baltimore will be occupied Monday morning.
by detachment from Relay House.
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Union Meeting.

The citizens Of Ashland and surrounding
country, assembled at the Academy, for
the purpose of considering the crisis which
threatens TIE overthrow of our Government.
On motion of John Priest, DR.. s. M. Evans
was called to the chair, and WIN. f.. John
son was appointed Secretary.
On motion, A. Hull, ID. Clark and S. Rusp-
tan, were appointed committee on Resolu-
tons, and MeSsrs. Waiion, shuck. Hull and
Others addressed the meeting in Patriotic
sentiments.
The-commttec on resolutions reported as
fellows, which was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS: The Presidcn, ofthese United
States has made requisition upon the seve-
raj States, for the aggregate of IS, 900 troops
to,put down rebellion now prevailing to an
alarming extent in several of the Southern
States, and threatening the very existence
Of our blood bought institutions, therefore,
Resolced, BY the people Of Ashland ana
vicinity, in mass assembled:
LIST. That as the inherentt rights of self
perpetuation belongs. ia, less, to rightful
government than, to each individual, all pa
triotic citizens.should be deeply aroused to
the dangers that threaten our beloved coun-
try.
I'd. That for the defense of our sacred
rights and liberties, we pledge our fortunes
and our lives, prelering to die all freemen,
than live all slaves
Sd. That amid the perilS of tliis sad hour,
all party platforms should be forgotten for
the sake of realizing, at what ever cost of
blood and Treasure, that noble sentiment of
the immortal Webster, Liberty and Union,
now and forever, one and insepeNble.
18th. That as Prudential! measure, the
Militia of our State be put on u footing of
self-defense
On motion, the Secretary was instructed
to send a copy Of the proceedings of this
meeting to both the county papers, with a
request to publish the same.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting was
rendered the Agency Brass Band for their
attendance at this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned, amid three
loud and prolonged cheers for the Union.
DR.. S NJ EvENs, Pres't.
Nm, IcIrcnn
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The citizens Of Chillicothe and vicinity
met in mass Convention at Chilicothe. April
goth, for the purpose of expression of feelin !.
in relation to sustaining the Government
and organizing a Home Guard.
The meeting was organized by calling
Rev. VIM. A. Nye to the chair, and appoint
ingJ. j. Ellison, Secretary. The exercises
were commenced BY singing patriotic song
Then, n,motion Of Rev. S. Butler, an ex
tract ola speech delivered by Senator Doug
las, at Springfield Ills, on the 25th inst.
was read. On motion of DR.. Oney, com
mttee of three, consisting of A, G. Olney
B. G. Sayers, and Rev. S. Butler, was ap
pointed to present resolutions for the actor
of the meeting
In the absence oflhe committee the ineet
ing was addressed by Rev. G. W. Banfo,d
Rev. VIM. 4. Nye, and Alex. Poston The
speakers were listened to with attention, and
frequently interrupted by bursts of applause
The committee on resolutions then report
ed as follows, by reading the preamble and
resolutions adopted at mass meeting in
Ottumwa, April 23d, and also the following
resolutions:
R.solred,. LIST. That we. hereby reaffirn
and adopt the Preamble and Resolutions
adopted in Ottumwa, on the Odd inst.
I'd. That we deem it the duty of all able
bodied men, between the ages of IS and Al
years, to organize themselves into a com
pany for the purposes expressed in, the 18th
resolution, adopted on the 23d inst. at OF
tumwa
Sd. That a copy Of the proceedings of this
meeting be forwarded to the 0ttumwa paper.
for publication.
On motion of DR.. ITenshaw, tn, report Of
the committee was unanimously adopted
The meeting was then addressed by Rev
S. Butler, A. G. Olney, j. j. Ellison, Z. Nc.
Grew, n. Dofilemire, VIM A. Nye and Others
The speakers were often interrupted by ex-
p,osiye cheers, and there was much enthusi
asm manifested throughout
After enrolling about 40 names, to form a
company of Home Guards, the meeting ad
journcd, after singing national song.
VIM. A. NYE, Chairman,
II q