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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-03
Tbe Stan0ar1.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1861.
Latest News.

The news by the last mails is. for the most part
without interest The accounts from Missouri are
unsatisfactory. The Missourians were defeated at
BoonvilIe by Gen. Lyon. The people Of the State
are divided, but the majority seem determined to
resist Lincoln. The want of proper leader is a
serious rayback 1t is said that Gov. Magofin, of
Kentucky, and Gen. McClennan have agreed again
to keep hands off, Gov. Harris, of Tennessee, it is
said, agrees to send no troops into Kentucky, if
Lincoln does not. s-
In Virginia at all points is being reinforced, and
our forces are advancing upon the enemy's line.
The opinion is expressed that great battle will be
fought until after the th Of july The best portion
Of the Northern people call for a cessation of hos
itles but they appear to be still deceived as to
the real purpose of the South. 1t is folly to talk
now of reconstruction. No news Of any interes,
from Yorktown, Manassas Gap or Harper's Ferry.
1t is understood that Lincoln will ask for army
of 100000 men and money to match England and
France seem to be getting ready for war. England
will raise 90, 900 troops for Canada.
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State COnvention.-O transferring
Troops to General Government.

State Conventien-- Ordinance transferring
Troops to General Government.
The Convention, on Thursday, passed the follow
ing important Ordinance, introduced by Mr.. Gra-
ham, Of Grange. s.,..
The Convention also passed on Thursday an Or
dinance allowing our soldiers, in and out Of the
State, to vote for Clerks Sherifs, members Of As
ssmbly, Governor, members of the Confederate
Congress, and President and Vice President
"A resolution introduced by Mr.. Howard, of Edge
combe, requesting the President to notify Hon.
Henry j. Clark, theSpeaker Of the Senate, Of the
absence Of Gov. Ellie from the State. and his inab
ity to attend to his duties and requesting Mr.. Clark
to perform the duties Of Governor during such ab-
sence or inability, was discussed on Thursday, and
referred to!a committee consisting Of Messrs. How
ard, Lander, and Satterthwaite.
The order to adjourn on Wednesday, at Z, P. H.,
was revoked and ssridsy, at2 P. NJ, was 6xed as
the time for taking recess, until November next
The result of this revocation has been the transac
ton of much Important and indeed indispensable
business.
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Burke County.

We noticed the arrival of the "Burke Tigers"
here some time since, but owing to the silence of
our old friends in that county, we have not been in
formed to what extent she was working for the
We never doubted that she was doing her duty.
The annexed extract from private note of friend
from that county, gives the first information we
have had
II see by the papers Of the State, that nearly
every county has been highly complimented for its
patriotism in sending volunteers to the war; and not
one word has been said complimentary to Burke,
when, in fact doubt whether any county in the
State has done better than she has. About $50
men have already left the county, and another
pany is being organized, which has already upwards
of fifty men enrolled. This is doing first rate,
think, for county which votes only about 100
strong and the best Of it is that of those already
in the service at least two-thirds strong Union
men when there were hopes Of preserving it on an
honorable basis and the old Union men of the
county did almost the entire labor in getting up the
volunteers. We now have company in Raleigh,
the "Burke Tigers" which is fine body of men,
and were perhaps better drilled when they went to
Raleigh than any other company now in camp"
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NORTH cAROLINA ITEMS.

DBrREssNG.-We are panied to learn that two
little boys, sons of j. NJ Whitley, Esq, of Johnston
county, were drowned last week in Neuse river
They were induced to go off bathing on Sunday by
other boys without the knowledge Of their parents
and thus their end How affecting to parents, and
what a warning to boys. Z.
The Enfield Blues at Yorktown, Va, having re.
ceived many acts Of kindness from the ladies Of
Ringwood, Halifax, N. c. publish card Of thanks
in the Petersburg Espress
The Nantahala Rifles of Macon county, Capt.
Siler, have become . company Of Cavalry, and gone
into quarters at Ashevie.
AT franklin, N. c., the officers in commanl Of
troops there having demonstrated with the liquor :
sellers against selling their men whiskey. without
success, marched their men into town some even
ings ago. and destroyed the liquor by pouring it
upon the ground. 5
The Duplin Rifles of the End regiment at Norfolk,
acknowledge their Indebtedness to the ladies of Pc
tersburg, Va, for haversacks.
The Asheville Ne,cs says, latter deal of unnec-
essary bother and wrigglng by the officials at Ra-
leigh" camp of instruction has been established
at that place. Col Stephen Lee, recently elected to
the command Of the sixth resiment is in command
Two companies of Cavalry and two of Infantry were
there.
Edgecombe was accidently shot at Yorktown, and
his remains were brought home for interment
Capt Crumpler, Of Ashe county, and Capt Rufus
Barringer, of Cabarrus county, have raised two fine
companies Of Cavalry in their respective counties.
They rendezvous at Asheville
The ladies of Fayetteville are engaged in getting
up suitable flag to be presented to the first regi-
ment A good idea.
The Observer says that the machinery and arti-
for the Fayetteville Arsenal have arrived and
will soon be at work making rifles.
LIBERAL.-Five citizens of Fayetteville, Messrs.
Lilly, j. Kyle, j. Williams and c. G.. Wright, con-
tributed $500 recently, to purchase sufficient sup
ply of coffee for the 1st regiment.
PArRIorIc-Col. j. McRae of Fayetteville, has
five sons, c. B. Maett, Esq., five brothers and two
SONS and Beverly Rose has four sons, in the army Of
the South.
GoNE.-Rev. N. B. Grier, of the Presbyterian
Church, at Wilmington, and Rev. P A. McMartin,
Of the Presbyterian Church at Hillboro not sympa-
.hisng with the South, have left their charges and
gone North.
The deserter from the LIST N. C. regiment at York
| town, Va, was Pennsylvania. The Richmond
/ Dispatch says he has been sent to this State in
| irons
All accounts represent our third and fourth regi-
ments at Suffolk. improving vastly in drill, and
eager for fight. Their officers spoken highly Of
Provisions recently smuggled into Louisville, KY,
by the Indiana Yankees, have been sent back, as
| cheat
! Capt Geo. W. Hays has raised fine company Of
Cavalry in Cherokee and Capt. Francis company
! of Infantry. Jackson, Macon and Cherokee have
I sent 1000 men in defence of the South
The Bible Societysof Rowan, has been reorgani-
zed preparatory the formation of Bible Societyor
the South. A good move.
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Supreme Court..-Opinions.

By PEARSON, c. j. In Minis v. Mclean, in equi.
ty from Cumberland, declaring that there is no er-
TOR in the decretal order. In Richardson v. God.
win, in equity, from Robeson bill dismissed without
prejudice. In Jones v. Peacock, in equity, from
Robeson declaring that there is error in the deere
tai order. In McCormic v. McCorrnic, in equity,
from Robson, overruling the demurrer.
By BATTLE, j. In Williams v. Howard, three ap-
peas from Duplin, affirming the Judgment in each.
In Whitehead v. Smith and Hicks v. Smith from
Duplin, affirming the judgment in each. In Wilkin.
son " McCormc, from Robson, judgment reversed
and cenire de noro. In Tillman v. Tlman, from
Anson, in equity.
By MANLY, j. In Kron v. Hinson from Mont.
gomeIy, nonsuit set aside and censre de noco In
Harrington " Wilcox, from Moore, judgment revers-
ed and judgment here for defendant In Mclean v.
McDougald, from Harnett, affirming the judgment
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For the Standard.
WHITE OAK DISTRICT. gs

Mr.. HOLDEN: We had quite a gathering, and .
good time in general, in White Oak District on the
22d inst Pursuant to previous notice, large con-
course Of ladies and gentlemen met on that day, at
Mr. R. II. Jinks', on the occasion Of compliment.
ary dinner, given to the two companies, raised re.
Gently in the county, one at Holly Springs, and the
other at Cedar Fork; the former commanded by
Capt Rand, and the latter by Capt Weatherspoon.
There were supposed to be about 400 persons pres
sent Other duties prevented the attendance of
Capt Rand and portion of both companies, much
to our regret Capt. Rand's absence, however, was
we'll supplied by Lieuts. Adams and Smith.
A beautiful Confederate Flag having been raised
the volunteers and number of ladies were formed
into line, all armed, who were marched around the
flag, and saluted it with number of rounds; after
which, the ladies fired salute to the volunteers,
and called upon Capt Weatherspoon for speech.
He stepped forward and addressed the crowd in
thrilling speech. During Capt W's. speech, Mrs.
a. Williams, on behalf of the ladies' presented him
with splendid cake, finely ornamented, with q
Southern Flag floating from staff in the centre to
whom he returned the thanks of the volunteers in
happy manner. At the close Of Capt Weather
spoons speech, Mr. James Ferrel being called upon,
made brief and appropriate address
The dinner hour having arrived, the entire COM
pany was invited in order, to partake of the sump-
tuous repast, which had been provided for the oc-
caslon, by the contributions of number of gentle
men, 1t was, indeed nice time All partook
plentiiully, after which the remains were distributed
in the neighborhood.
Mr.. Hinton Hudson having failed as Captain, to
secure the requisite number to be mustered into
service as Home Guard, and he having failed to
attend the meeting after consultation it deemed
most advisable that another attempt should be made
to organize Home Guard. By request Mr.. w.
II. Merritt made call for volunteers to come for.
ward, and unite in the formation of such compa
ny, when 80 men stepped forward and enrolled
their names. They resolved to meet on the 4th oi
July, to elect their officers.
Capt. Weatherspoon made call for volunteers to
join his company, when two recruits entered their
names. This is doing we'll for White Oak. One
out of every four men in the District, between the
ages of IS and 49, is now member of the voluntee,
or State forces. The company separated in the af
ternoon, highly pleased with the days exercises.
Yours &C., H,
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PATRIOTIC,
Editor of the Standard:

Edlt0r OT the standard:
SIR: In times like the present, it is gratifying to
witness the devotion manifested by all classes Of So
ciety in the of the Confederate States Ihave
been more recently struck with this, from seeing
the Clerk Of the County Court of Chatham, R. G.
Gotten, Jr., with his knap-sack, this morning. on
his way to join his company at Yorktown, having
left a competent Deputy to attend to his business
during his absence. Mr.. Gotten is candidate for
reelection in August but instead of remaining at
home to electioneer for the place, he has noby left
his name with the people Of Chatham, and gone
forth in defence of the country.
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Ten REGIMENT Bill.

Very few people have carefully examined this BILL
Without going into an examination Of it. it is enough
to observe, that taken in connection with the sub
sequent course of the Executive or spoIs party, it
bears upon its face the appearance of not only being
intended to provide for the party in future contin-
gencies, who by the way were not the "victors" in
this contest, but to clothe that party or its head
with unlimited power over the troops thus raised.
These are matters which we leave to future exami-
nation.
The ten regiments are to be differed by the Ex-
ecutve Four hundred and fifty officers of these
ten regiments are to receive their appointments
from him, whose aggregate pay together with other
appointments authorized by the last Legislature,
will not fall far short of 81, ,oOo 900 per annum.
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The Soldiers..Vesetables.

Vegetables are quite plentiful in all our towns
and in the country. Many of our soldiers are in
camp, living, if they can on salt meat this hot,
swetering weather. 1t is highly important that
they should be supplied with vegetables.
We are glad to know that some of our ladies con-
slider the wants Of the companies in camp near them
about the city, but We are afraid good many are
not of the necessities of the soldiers in this
regard. Wonder if our good friends in the country
near the camp of Major Ramseur's Artillery, think
of the brave fellows in that company? We are
sure they would appreciate most highly presents of
vegetables
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DEEP RIVER CoAL-We are glad to learn from
the Fayetteville Observer that the propretors of the
Coal Mine at Egypt on Deep River, have reftted
their shaft and apparatus and that they are now
taking from the mine from so to 200 tons per day.
A gentleman of Charleston offers contract for
10 or 10 thousand tons, which must be waggoned
two miles to the Railroad and carried thence to Fay
etteville, and Wilmington to Charleston.
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LEAD.-Rev. G. D. Smith of the State Convention
and lately connected with the Geological survey of
the State, informs us that one Of the Lead mines in
Virginia, is in Wythe County, on or near the road
leading from Mt. Airy in this State to Wytheville
Va Since writing the above, note from Mr. W.
R. Lowell says, "these mines are located in the ex
treme Southern portion of Wythe County, Va, South
Of New River, on the direct road from Salem to
Wytheville"
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An Ordinance in Relation to Taxation.
The following ordinance was passed by the Con
venfion on Tuesday last.

VentlOn on lueSuay laSt:
AD VALOREM ORDINANCE
SECTION !. Be 1t ordained, That the third section
of the fourth article of the Amendments of the Con-
stitutlon be and the same is hereby annulled.
Sec. 2. Beitturthsr ordained, That all free males
the age of twenty-one years and under the age
of forty five years, shall be subject to capitation
tax not less than the tax laid land of the value of
three hundred dollars, and no other free person nor
slave shall be liable to such axation and also land
and slaves shall be taxed according to their value
and the tax on slaves shall be as much but not more
than that on land according to their respective val
ues; but the tax slaves may be laid their gen.
eral average value in the State, their value in
classes in respect to age sex and other distinctive
properties in the discretion of the General Assem-
bly,; and the value be assessed IN such modes as
may be prescribed by law: Propided, That nothing
herein contained shall prevent the exemption from
taxation of soldiers in the public SERVICE Of free
males or slaves in cases of bodily or mental infrmi
ty or of such real estate as hath hitherto been ex
empted by law.
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BurT Hm.-We learn they have way down in
Johnston of butting fellow, if he don't volunteer
tofght for his country, provided he is young man
who has no serious barrier in his w&y. They take
them by the arms and legs and give them butting
against an oak tree 1t is not done hard enough
however, to make the fire fly from their eyes. The
boys down there have some fun.
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Fifth Regiment,

We learn tha: the following officers have been
elected for this regiment: VIM. E. Cannady, Of
Granville, Colonel; Capt Ihrie, Of the Chatham
Guards, Lieutenant Colonel; -, Major; and
Lieut.. Manning Adjutant John Taylor ESQ.,, has
been elected Captain of the Chatham Guards vice
Capt. Ihrie, promoted. Lieut. COL Lee. of the First
Regiment was elected Colonel of this, but declined
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Southern Literature.

Our energetic Superintendent Of Common Schools,
Rev. c. FL. Wiley, has invited consultation Of
teachers and others to convene in this City on the
9th of July next for the purpose of initiating some
plan for getting up school text books and possibly
other literature from Southern pens and Southern
presses. We like the suggestion.
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More Troops.

Several companies of Volunteers arrived here this
week, but we have not learned where from. Gen.
Hampton's South Carolina Legion passed through
here on Thursday and Friday. The troops were
furnished refreshments by our citizens. We have
not learned what the State did towards it.
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E0urth Regiment,

We ehave heard it stated that 4ieu seaton Gales, OF
the Raleigh Rifles, has been appointed Adjutant,
and Sergt. R. c. Badger of the same company, Com
missary of the Regiment. Two better appoint
ments could scarcely have been made.
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DAVIS Isv1scIBLEs We like this name much for
volunteer company, which We understood was be-
ing raised here, through the agency Of Mr. E. Gra-
ham Haywood and Col. Cox. We fear it will fail
of success, as we learn that both of these gentle
have received appointments in the State troops.
In our last in noticing Col. Coxs appointment, his
name was printed W. H. instead of W. R. Cox.
Mr.. Haywood, we learn, has been appointed Lieut..
Col of one of the Rer;ments
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S1ckNEss.-We are panied to learn that number
of our soldiers in the Third Regiment near Suffolk,
are afflicted with measles It's, however, of light
form. The lst, I'd and 4th Regiments, We believe
have but little sickness The Georgia Volunteers
near Norfolk, have suffered severely. Weregret to
hear that several of them have died.
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OK FuRLoUGH.-We observe that a number of
the officers and soldiers Of the 1st Regiment at
home visiting their friends. They will soon return
to assist in caging Butler.
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Our Volunteers.

We have been struck with the fact, that the North
Carolina Volunteers have in the main made most
capital selections for their company officers, and so
far the selection of field officers has been admirable
In instance, believe, have the company officers
elected a man Colonel of Regiment who had not
received a military education or who wSs not quail
fed by experience for the post.
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For the Standard.

Mr.. Ep1roR:-My Company is quartered at this
place. Cedar Fork) and will be for some days, and
Iwsnt it distinctly understood that I am not done
taking in HIRAM WEATHERSPO0N.
Cedar Fork, June %, 1861
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EDeEwoRrH SEMNARY.-By our advertising COL
it will be seen that this excellent school will
be resumed in the regular course. The high char
acter of Prof Sterling and the established reputation
Of the school require no comment Its register
numbered SO pupils thep past year. There are nine
instructors.
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Where is Barnum3

Ono of the richest curiosites of the age, deserv-
ing the special attention Of Barnum, is the attempted
twin.ship of the trio here, composed of leather
headed Englishman, an old friend Of ours a son of
Erin now let down in the girth, and spawned,
broken.down Virginia editor. The ambition or the
vanity of the trio to enlghten and lead the people
of North Carolina on moral and political questions
to lead thedorlorn hope Of the spoilsparty, and to
abuse we'll the Standard is one of the most su-
premely ridiculous things, which Lincoln's war has
developed. The people of North Carolina will es-
chew the teachings of such medley-the spoils-
party will ere long excIaim, "save US from our de-
fenders;" but the advice of the Standard to the
trio is Gnaw on ye toothlsss vipers, ye bite fle
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Capt. Mallett's company of Fayetteville Is full
and lett for the paace Of reudesvuus 2
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The Virginia Convention has appointed Col No.
gruder and Col Hardee. Brigadier Gsnessls
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DEAD.-We regret to record that Michael Leary,
of Company A, Of the Sixth Regiment at the Com
ranys Shops, died on Tuesday last, aged s5 years.
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SHOES FOR SoLD1EBs.-A correspondent Of the
Charlotte Bulletin very properly suggests the pro-
priety of calling the attention Of the Military au-
thorities of the State to the importance of making
early arrangements for proper supply Of shoes for
ou! Soldiers. The supply at present in the South
L very meagre. Leather is scarce and high. Where
is the leather to come fro:, if the war continues
FREE OF CHARGE-Would it not be well for the
Commissary Department of the State or any one
whose business it is to attend to it. to have an eye to
the condition of the large stock of Bacon stored
here and at other points for the Army Bacon
kept long in bulk at this season will funk or become
heated so as to be unfit for use 1t should be dried
and hung up 1t is bad enough to confine soldiers
to good bacon IN hot weather, but when injured it
is unbearable There may be other articles that will
require looking after. We charge nothing for the
suggestion. .ys,-
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EHEnrs2EfEEh.

TIC are g1ad to scethatthc peopleof FsTottc-
vile are fully aroused aEd ;Aat ;hcy are nova
unit in the cause Of the South, The last o.
serre~ has tt,e following:
We rssrct that We ca91ot delay this 2a?c~
till the sitcrnoon, as usual but mus, 10 sup
plv the mails, anticipatcour usual hor- Of pub
Ication. The Editors ard all the 2f7is en-
poved about the s.ahiishnentwill becnGaCec
with their respective companies in executing
an order Of Gov. Ellis to take the T. 6. ArSe-
nal Al this pIace. It IS hope3 that ti:c Os.ctrs
Of the Z. S. army in charge Il TIE A.>cr2! will
not require that any hiooa shal! be she'd II cN-
ecutIng this purpose, for the conflict would o.
very unequal and bootless one. the force nov
mastering agI;7st it beng about ESQ deter
mined men, against GO.
We lealn that the Arsenal has boon surrcn-
dered to the State authorities since the above
vas written.
Liberal subscribtiors hare been made there
to support tie vo!,1n ters and Honle Guaro
has been estab shed. The people Of Fayette-
, Vile and Cumberland viii do their duty.