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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-08-14

MANAssA, M,SAssEu, eR MANAssAs.-The Ma
nassas Gap Rail- Dad forms q junction with the Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad, about twenty -seven
miles this side of Alexandria This junction was
formerly called Tudor Hall, bit this has been grad.
ually substtu'ed by" Manas Sas Junction" and this
again by simply " Manassas" OF " Manassas" As to
the correct spelling, the Richmond Enquirer says
Manassas and Manassa are both corruptions. The
name is derived from a pass in the mountains,
through which the road, when completed, was de-
signed to RIM. This pass was named after Jew,
called ''old Manasseh," who Kept house Of erter
tainment there The real name, therefore, is a
script Iral one, and is properly, NaRassch but the
Railroad has gone into the legislation of the State
as Han asSas Cap" and our Generals, in their Off
cal pape rs, haRecaed it L" Manassas'-aads so M
RdSsGS" it must be-
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CAvALRY.-We insert to-day, an excellent article
from the Charleston Mercury on the importance of
bringing into the army of the Confederate States,
full complement of cavalry. The utility of cavalry
in this contes. cannot be called in question 1t is
an expensive arm of defense. No State will bear
the equipment of more than two regiments. Hence,
in our last we urged upon people the raising of
volunteer mounted riflemen, every man furnishing
his own equipments and horse-the State or Con-
federae States to furnish sabres and pistols, and pay
all damages to the horses. Even six months vol
nnteers thus equipped, should not and we believe,
will not be rejected What terror would 5000 such
troops produce upon body Of Yankees?
But while we insist upon having proper supply
of cavalry, and artillery, do not undervalue or
discourage the raising of infantry. This, after all
is the chief reliance on the field of battle
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Patriotism q

A friend writing to US under the above heading,
gives us some examples of cupidity and meanness
on the part of several men of the Counties of
this State, IN connection with subscriptions to
volunteer company; which examples, with some
comments of his own, he desires US to publish He
states that the referred to worth, together,
over half million of dollars; that they subscribed
to volunteer company, amounts by no means
large for them; and that they afterwards made out
their bills for the amounts subscribed and presented
them to the finance committee of the County for pay
ment! That such persons deserre TO have their
names published there be no doubt; but we
would suggest to friend that it is not expedien
to do now, it might arouse bitter personal feel
ing and also party feeling, at time when, if at all
possible, orr people should be unit as to every
thing which concerns the war. We have heard of
similar cases nearer home than the place mentioned
by our correspondent, but with him we rejoice that
we have heard of no such conduct on the part Of
the old Union men. The last to abandon the old
government, they the first to spring to the de-
fence of the new. Their money and their blood,
without stint and with no thought of repayment,
are at the service of the Confederate States So far
as the service is concerned, not many of them are
on horseback, and few of them have prtting COM
Missions but they are in the ranks, ready to suffer
and die for the South.
The day of reckoning will come. The names of
skinfnts, and towards, and pretenders and JOHNNY
Hooks will be given then; and the people will sit
on these dead excrescences the body polite, both
as Judge and executioner
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War Matters.

The rumcred evacuation of Newport News by the
Federal forces, seems to have been premature 1t
is probable that the rumor arose from the leaving of
large number of troops from that place, whose
term of service had expired. The sickness of the
troops there is mentioned as another for their
removal 1t seems however that fresh troops have
been sent there.
Gen. Magruder has no doubt given Butler several
opportunities to try his prowess, but he declined.
The burning of Hampton was no doubt consequence
of the stampede occasioned by the supposed close
proximity of Magruder's forces.
Gen. Wise has effected conjunction of his forces
with Gen. Floyds brigade, at White Sulphur Springs
Va. The troops are in good condition. The Rich
mond Dispatch has the following:
"a passenger who left Monterey Thursday MORN
ing, and who arrived yesterday afternoon per Cen
trail cars, reports that General Rosencranz in COM
mand of the Northern forces in Western Virginia,
and General Lee in command Of our army operating
in that part of the State met at Rich Spring, i'm
portant point and said to be the key to the Valley
Both Genel ais were pushing with all speed, each en-
deavoring to occupy it in advance of the other.
General Lee, however was more active than the
General with the Dutch name, and arrived with two
regiments several hours in advance of his COMPETE
tor, who had four regiments.
Our informant states that skirmish took place,
resulting in repulse of the Northern troops, with
a loss of about forty men killed and wounded"
No movement had yet taken place near the Poto-
mac, other than gradual advance upon the enemies
lines. Southern troops are constantly increasing
the numbers of our army Oh the Potomac and at
other points.
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Qonfede rate Congress,

The following bills have been passed and approx
ed by the President As they are Of general inter-
est we shall publish them in full hereafter:
"a bill to suthoriz the President of the Confed-
erat' States TO grant commissions to raise regiments
and oattaliORs comp oSed of persons who have been
rest ents ofthe Stat of Kentucky, Missouri Mary
land, and Delaware.
!. bill respecting alien enemies. Provides that
all males OF fourteen years of age and upwards,
who arc citizens of Sta les with whom we are at war;
sall declare intention Of becoming citizens of the
Confederate States or be required to leave the ter
ritory within forty days from notification, Sci
A bill to provide for the public defence. [Author-
ICES the employment of four hundred Thousand
volunteers ~
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The Miiitia.-Hardee,s Tactics.

Gov. Clark urges the most energetic efforts in re-
organizing the militia. 1t is matter of great i'm
portance. The present law, though still kept from
the public is said to be detective but the Legsla-
ture will no doubt perfect it at an early day. From
various correspondents we hear that some good
cheap work on Military Tactics is greatly needed
The want of such work Will greatly impede the
proper organization of the militia.
Some time ago we printed at our press, for some
bookseller in Virginia, abridgement We believe,
of Hardce's Infantry Tactics. Have our booksellers
here any thing of the kind? If so, they would do
well to advertise it. Would not Gov. Clark do a
good service to the State, if he could obtain from
Col Hardee, or the owner Of the copyright, the
privilege of issuing an abridgement of that work
for the use of the militia of the State?
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The REACTION AT THE NoRTH.-It is evident that
a reaction in public sentiment is going on in some
portions of the North in relation to the war. Since
the battle of Manassa the sober second thought" is
taking hold of the people. New Jersey, Ohio, New
York and other journals are denouncing the war,
and public meetings in favor Of peace have been held
in many of the Northern States. But this voice is
still weak when compared with that of the govern
ment and those who uphold and control it The
end of the war is not yet. The reaction against it
at the North is certainly the increase but peace
agencies must have time to operate. Pride passion
finite harm while reason, and truth, and justice are
preparing for the journey. The North must be
thoroughly whipped and must suffer greatly, before
hope for permanent peace.
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SALE VALUABLE LAND!

TNNHE UNDERSIGNED. EXECUTORS OF THE LAST
IL will and testament of DAVID BLUM, deceased,
will sell to the highest bidder, on the premises
Thursday, the 3rd day Of October next,
tract of land containing $40 ACRES about 90 acres in
cultivation, including large and very productive Meadow
The remainder is strung, we'll timbered upland.
The Improvements consist of two story BRICK Dwell
LING, with all needul and convenient outbuildngs also
large two story STORE HOUSE, with gUnd roCmy
Dwelling house attached The entire tract is enclosed and
subdivided with good fences.
The land extends from Muddy Greek the North to the
street in the village of Waughtown, Forsyth county, G.
the road leading from Salem To High Point the n.
C. Raruad, l2 miles from the former and miles from
the latter place. and is undoubtedly the best stand for
merchandising and general trading to be found in this
ton of country.
Any further Information desired will be eheerfur gwen
One Of the undersigned at all times be found the
premises.
1t is believed under present circumstances that real
tate Earning iands) is the best species Of property to u-
vest ia. . ....---
We win Also sell at the time and place a LOT and
DWELLING HOUSE, in Wa 4ghtown.
80 Terms made bnosen the day Of sale. 81
Il f 5 S 5sSS: Executors.
August 3, 1861. 33-wtlstOct.
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sickness in the Camps.

More uneasiness may be felt in North Carolina
about the sickness and suffering of soldiers in
the Camps in lower Virginia, than from the bullets
of the Yankees. At Suffolk soldiers have suffer-
ed much but not so severely the accounts wo re-
ceive lead us to fear they are now suffering at
Yorktown. A scathing exposure of the condition
of troops, is furnished that paper by intei-
gent correspondent of the Richmond Eraminer.-
Gen. Magruder is severely censured for much of the
suffering on account Of his injudcious management
The attention of the Government should be careful
ly directed to this subject Its care is as much de-
manded in preserving the health and comfort Of our
soldiers as in maneverng them skfully on the
field of battle But what the government fails to
do for sick soldiers should be done by the people Of
North. Carolina Let us fellow citizens, look to this
matter,
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New Members.

to the State Senate from that County, in place Of
Gov Morehead, resigned
AsHE.-We learn that James M. Gentry, Esq,
has been elected to the House of Commons, in place
OF Capt Crumpler, resigned.
BuNcoNBE-Geo. w. Gambler, Esq, has been
elected to the Senate from the Buncombe district,
in place of Col. Marcus Erwin, resigned. Mr. Can.
dler is gentleman of ability, and will no doubt
make an efficient and useful member.
WATAuGA.-We learn also that Mr. Farthing has
been elected to the House of Commons, in place Of
G. N. Folk, Esq.
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Field Oficers-..False Insin uation Corrected.
1t is not true that the Standard, IN noticing
number of gentlemen who would make efficient field
officers intended to slight those already in service;
for we expressly referred to such as are mot connect
ed~itt IT,, ssrsi;a"
The writer who has attempted to produce the i'm
preston that we are disposed to regard the brave
men already in the ranks as not worthy Of promo
ton, has perpetratcd falsehood, of which he was
entirely conscious. He kasD he was penning that
which was untrue for our article was before him.
Nor is it true that the Standard has ever sought
popularity at the expense of truth and right 1t is
one of the most independent papers in the Confed-
crate States. 1t is true to the people, and it is
friend of the brave who have gone forth to fight
our battles and it is because of this that l. assal-
ed and misrcpresented by toadies and sycophants.
The Editor of the Standard is not partizan but he
is Democrat lie holds that the people are the
source of all power, and he believes that represen-
tativc Democracy is the best form of government
known to man. He is, therefore, a Democratic Re-
publcan-one of the truest and soundest in the Con-
federate States and in this respect he agrees with
threefourths of the people of North Carolina.
toades and sycophants referred to could only drive
the Editor from this position they would consider
the work which their masters have given them to
do accomplished.
Tile right Of the people to rule, without regard to
parties, caucuses, cliques conventions, is our
motto. Under the new Confederacy we start de
moro; but we adhere to those impershable princi-
pies of Democratic Republican government sane
toned by the fathers of the old Republic, and by
such founders of the new as Davis and Stephens.
There are modern lights, which those who carry
them say Democratic, but they were not
kindled at the true fountain. We judge men
by what they dO-not by what they say
Those who say the people have all power, and in
the next breath deprive them of this power and pro-
coed to exercise it themselves, not Democrats,
but arstocrats and oligarchs. Our only hope for
the success of the new government is in the people
themselves The right of the people to rule is about
all that left to US let to it that this right
| is guarded with seepeSs vigilance.
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A GRAVE CuARGE.-We see it stated in one of
the public journals of this State, and copied into
another that member of the State Convention re-
Gently visited Camp Carolina, near Norfolk, land
in his intercourse with the volunteers, cas heard on
ssreraG occasions to utter sentiments hostile to the
cause of the South, and friendly toeGrds the Ramp
qorerament Of Lincoln" Who is this member of
the Convention? Let the public have his namo. If
it be true-and we do not believe it is, as we have
no evidence of the fact-that he was heard TO utter
sentiments hostile to the South and friendly TO Lin
coins government, then he ought to he driven not
only from the Convention but from the State; but
if the charge be untrue scaat ought to be done Nth
the author of IL? Let the matter be thoroughly
sfted; and let the punishment, no matter how con-
disn or terrible be visited either upon the traitor
the libeler As there be no apology for treason
so there can be none for one who falsely charges
treason on a fellow citizen.
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Clerks Elected.

We add the following to those published in our
last:
Surry.-COlumbus Hampton, c. c., J. H. Dob
son. S. G.
Wayne.-S. II. Denmark, c. c., G. c., Garris, sc.
WecklenJurg.-W. X. Reid, c. C., J. B. Kerr, S C.
Crbdrrus-N. Slough, q. c., j. o. Wallace, sc.
FOrsyth.-C. L. Banner, c. g., - Lanicr, S. C.
StOkes.-J F. Hill, C. g., Jas. Rierson, jr., S. c.
Randolph.-J III. Brown, Q. c., b. B. Bulla, S. c.
DdridsOn.-J. X Perryman, c. G., H. n. Heit-
man, S. c.
Duplin.-J. j. Whitehead, G. c., II. R. Korne-
gay. 5. c.
GuiLford.-L. Swain, c. c., W. D. Trottcr, S. c.
BuncapJe-W. B. Baird, C.. CD r. Weaver, S. Z.
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PAID OFF-"The State of Tennessee has paid her
army of so, 900 volunteers all the money that was
due them up to the time they were mustered into
the Confederate service"
That State did the clever and the right thing
The daughter did what the mother should have done,
but which she has failed to do thus far.
We rejoice, however, to be able to announce that
the North Carolina soldiers in Virginia arc being
paid off by the Cor federate government We per-
ceive that the Paymaster visited the Sd and 4sh
Regiments near Smithfed, on Monday and Tuesday
to pay them off We are glad that our brave men
GIN now pay the cash for the little comforts and neces
saries they must have.
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William TT. HArdr.

Col. Kershaw gives the following notice in his
official report of the iarlented Hardy. He was the
son of DR.. j. F. E. Hardy, of AsheVille, N. c. He
was with Col Kersbaw atthe bombardment of Fort
Sumter. His father lost son in the Mexican war,
and has two more in the Confederate army at York
town. We sympatI &c with the patriotic and devot
ed father. 1t is deep to be lrmented that the bo
dy of VIM. H. Hardy has not been found or identi-
fed since the battle of Manassas Plains. Col Ker-
shaw speaks of him thus:
Zone of my personal aids, Mr.. VIM. u. Hardy,
was most serviceabie during the engage nent, gal
laItly bearing order aftor order with emptiness
and intelligence. Having been sent by ne to con-
duct COL Preston's regiment to position on my
left ne was shot in the breast at the head of that
regiment, before he had preceded sixty yards and
died instantly A youth OF pure and gentle spirit,
he evinced the field the COOL selfpc ssessed hero
ism Of the veteran soldier
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ATLANTIC AND N. C. RAILROAD.
August 3, 1861.

To the following CoDsignees for the week end.
ing August 4th, 1861.
Goldsboro'-W W, Rev W Hunter W Royal C
Sleight Whitaker. w Lane, WIN Bogart G W C OIL
lier w wilkins, State Troops, DR. Hughes. W Barham
n Wood Ehlingsr, Darlington Lynch. Day,
w Konegay, Wodford, E b Borden, J T Murphey
W Dortch, q j Privett, Waters, L HummsI, W
Hutchins, ] Isler. ....T
Third Creek-Jno Ford.
Hillsboro'-W Turner. II Hester, Hill.
MorrisvilIe-J II Haughtou.
Boon Hill-W Hastings. ...-.
High Point-Rey Wall. ...
CtaytOn-E G Hill.
WilmingtOn-D D P. J T Petteway Ellis & Mitchell
John Bishop, Kidder, Augustine, Niles Costn, }
Cassedy, Mrs WORTH Mrs Russell II Fanner, DeEossett
Brown 8 : -"as . 's@t--
Warrenton-J Parker
Chapel Hill-Dr B Jones.
Ralegh-T White, l. EhIinger, C Barber 4 Co.
Charleston-Thos Boman, " Co.
Petersburg, Va-Thos Brunch & Son.
Warsaw--L Aaron.
Co Shops-D Mcknight. .'.f
Salem-E Voger.
August 18th, 1851. 73-lt
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TO RIFLE MAKERS WITHIN THE STATE.

ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT,
RKLsiGH. ANg IN, 1861.
EDR0POSAIS ARE INVITED ES1IL t2 M, ON
Il Wednesday, 4th September aert. for the fab
rt alton and delivery the Ordnance Depot in this city
where samples may be t00pl five thousand Per-
cussUn Rifles of the following dimensions to-wit:
Inches.
BARREL Diameter of the bore O.54
cast stesl Variation allowed, more 0.0l
@ IRON Diameter at The muzze go
steel pre- Diameter breeeh, between the fats, ola
feEed. Length without tAe hreech screw, 80
RANROB-Steft-length SO
Arm CONPkETR-leAHtA 4SS
IMPLEMENTS. scetcdrire with cone wrench scper LaH
acrer, .pri0g pierr bullet mould
To be sahect to inspection before reception Proposals
will state the number that will be delivered weekly and
the earliest day Of The first delivery Sufficient security for
the faihf pc, ormance Of will accompany popu
SAILS which will be addressed TO lie Officer Commanding
Ordnance Depot, Raleigh, " c." and endorsed Prupo-
sails for fuFsishipg Percussion Rifles"
JAS A. J. BRADFORD,
Col and Chief Of Ordnance
Raleigh, Aug 49, 1861. 83-wtd
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FIRE ZouAvEs-The following extract IS charac-
raised from the dregs of Gotham, by Ellsworth, to
goat upon the blood of the South. 1t is taken
f,om Col Kershaw's official report Of the battle of
Manassa:
"Captain Richardson wounded early in the
action, calamity leading his company. Upon being
sent to the rear he too captured by the Zouayes
but afterwards rescued The escape of so many of
the Zouaves to our rear was accomplished by their
we charged over them and then treacheTousIy turn
ing upon US, they murdered one of our men in cold
blood after he had surrendered; and one attempted
to kill another of our number who kindly stopped
to give him water, supposing him wounded. The
Command of Capt. Richardson's company devolved
upon Lieut. Durant who efficiently conducted it
through the day." -.
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August 18th, 1861.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL ES.
TATE FOR ASSETS.

DY DECREE OF THE COURT OF PLEAS AND
I'D Quarter Session of Sampson County the undersigned
Administrator Of Charles A. Harrison viii proceed
sell at tie Coart House door in the City Of Ealegh the
2sth day of September A d. 1851 The following Real
tate, viz: One lot in the City of Raleigh known the plan
Of said City, as lot No 1884, which is situated dwelling
huSe.
Also at the Court House door in the of Clinton
the LIST day of October the following land, the
est of said Charles A. Harrison in entry of land of 100
entered by Curtis Gilbert adjoining the lands of J.
K. Bsanan, Richard Warren, and John Gilbert
Terms SALE.-TweTe months credit, with interest
from date purchasers giving notes with approved security
]. R!BEAMAN, admir- and Cnmmr.
August 18th, 1861. 33-Htd.
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At Fort Arcon the sOh July, Of typhoid fever George
j. Sloan, son Of James Slnan, Esq of greensboro
The deceased was in the ssth wear If bis nga In the
breaking ont Of the present troubles he marcd with
company, the Guord Geys To the defence Of Fort Msnn.
where be served without the time f his
death. His remains attended home by detachment
Of bis comrades who mingled their tears with those of his
distressed relations and friends over his early grave Peace
to his dust. -.--
In Chatham county. on the 24th of July, 1851 Mary
Dixon, Of Joseph Dixon aged sixty years She
afectiOBaIe wife, kind and tender mother leaves
husband and i've children.
In Washington. Of typhoid fever Saturday night at
H. the Sd instant Mrs Laura NJ Long consOrt of Dr.
F. Long, in The Esd year Of her age.
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DEATHS IN TIE ARNY.-The following deaths have
recently occurred in our Camps in Virginia, among
the soldiers:
DEATus-At Yorktown, on the 2sd July, Joseph
A. johnson, of Edgecombe; - Sailing of Frank
lin who accidentally shot himself through the head
On the oath Marcus Alsbrook, 26th, j. j. ecker,
26th, Sam'l L. Arlington, all from Halifax county
On the 9th at Suffolk, George T. Lewis Of David
son county, and on the 9th, r. B. Patterson of
Cleaveand county.
At Petersburg on the 4th, Thos Cottell, of Duplin
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Tue RuhoR.-An important rumo- has been in
crculation, that nd niral Dundas commanding the
British fleet off Charleston harbor, had notified Lord
Lyon, that the blockade of the Lincoln Government
was Intellectual, and he should break it 1t turns
out that Admiral Oundas is not in command of tina,
feet, and of course the story is untrue. Weshoul
act be surprised, however, if the is only few
weeks in advance of the action of the British Gov
eTBment
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COOP DocTRNE.--At public meeting held in
Wilmington, the 9th inst, the following sensible
resolutions among others were passed:
ResOlued, That as a sale of property under ex-
ecution at this time cannot be made without great
injustice to the debtor, the Legislature ought at its
coming session, to enact such stay-law will pre-
vent such sacrifice of property by execution sales
and at the same time will violate no constitutional
provision or restriction.
ResOlOed That we appeal to the Legislature to
make the necessary appropriation for such addition
al deences of the coast of North Carolina as the
existing condition Of the country demands. &C.
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Soldiers Relief Societies.

We observe that the ladies of this State FORM
ing associations in different places to make provis-
ion for the sick, and wounded and needy soldiers.
A society has been formed in Wilmington, Fayette-
ville Greensboro, and other places The ladies
have been at work here but we believe no regular
association has been formed. Too much cannot be
done in this way