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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

A THRILLING PRoPHECY.-In last February
Alabama seeded! That brave old man, Sen.
ator Clemens, who had, until then breasted all
the storms of wild fanaticism, and clung to the
flag of our Union, yielded to the popular
clamor, and unsheathed his sword in cause
he hated, and one he knew could not succeed.
He wrote the following to a friend
ave are out we have bid adieu to the Stars
and Stripes, and abandoned the high privilege
of calling ourselves American citizens. | am
not ashamed to confess that l could not re-
strain my tears when the old banner, which
have followed through so many dangers, was
torn down, and the flag of Alabama was raised
in its place. / cannot restrain them now
when am writing; but the deed is done-a
new era has dawned, and all that can promise
is that no effort shall be spared on my part to
prevent it from becoming an era Of disgrace.
Ii we are not involved in war we soon Will be.
There is hope Of peace and he is but lille bet
ter than madman tcho dreams Of long eremp-
tiOn from inUasion. l shall meet it when it
comes as soldier should, and fight through
it as long as hope remains. When every
thing is lost, as fear. it may be, unless wiser
counsels should prevail than those which have
heretofore directed as, shall drag my body
to the nearest battle field, and lay down life
which has lost its value"
How swiftly has his prediction been veri-
fed Ere the echo of his voice, pleading to
the fanatics to ssstOp!'' had died away, the
cry ran out, to arms A State then prosper
Gus is now bankrupt; all the horrors of war is
upon them, business ruined, and in addition to
the restless nights they pass for fear of a SER
vile insurrection, they WiH tcahe morning
The battle field will be near to the home of
Senator Clemens, and unless some unseen
hand shields him, his prophecy will be fulfill
ed 10 the letter!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

md the royal party appeared, escorting the
Princess Elizabeth to the cathedral where her
M arriage was to be solemnized. twas brave
pageant; far brighter than the untwined foli-
age and blossoms were the TUFTS of plumes
which foated from stately heads ,and the festal
robes that streamed down over the housing Of
the superb steeds. But the Princess mounted
on snow. white velvet, looking pale and sad /;
and when, on nearing the church, she heard q
gush of organ music, which, tho iubilant in
sound, struck on her ear like a funeral knell,
she trembled, and would have fallen to the
earth had not page supported her. few
moments afterwards she entered the cathedral.
There, with his retinue, stood the royal bride-
groom, whom she had never before seen. But
her glance roved from him to the organ-loft,
where she had expected to see the mysterious
organist. He was gone, and she was obliged
to return the graceful bow of the King, to
whom she had been betrothed, from motives
of policy. Mechanically she melt at his side
on the altar stone-mechanically listened to
the service and made the responses. Then
her husband drew her to him in a convulsive
embrace, and whispered
"Elizabeth, my Queen, my wife, look up 20
Trembling in every limb, she obeyed. Why
did those dark eyes thrill her so Why did
that smile bring glow to her cheek Z All I!
many jeweled order glitteriDg on his breast,
he seemed the same humble person who had
been employed to teach her organ music, and
had taught her the lore of love.
"Elizabeth,'' - murmured the monarch, "Ber-
tram Hoffman, the mysterious organist, and
King Oscar are one! Forgive my stratagem
wished to marry you, but l would not drag
to the altar unwilling bride. Your father
was in the secret"
While tears of Joy rained from her blue
eyos, the new-made Queen returned her hus-
bands fond kiss, and for once two hearts were
made happy by royal marriage.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
Secretary of War.

Since Mr.. Walkers resignation, Hon. j. P. Ben
jamln Attorney General, has been performing the
duties of Secretary of War. Gen. Polk, Gen. Coop
CT, Gen. Lee, Gov. Harris, and also Col Branch, of
this State, have been spoken of as his SUCCESSOR
We are not advised of COL Branch's peculiar quail
cations for the Office but it is high time that North
Carolina had some representative in the councils at
Richmond. We would commend to the special no.
tice and consideration of President Davis the rare
qualifications for that Office of the late Military
Board of this State, and especially of the Military
Secretary of that Board, whose term of service ex-
pired on the Goth inst As Col. Branch belonged
to another branch of the service, and withal has
been connected with the Military Secretary in the
circumlocuton offices" of this State they would
doubtless make admirable diplomats, if not tip-top
Secretaries Of War. However, as to their military
qualifications, We refer the President to the good
people of North Carolina.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
GENERAL NEWS.

Lincoln is urged by sundry persons in the North
ern cities to expel Mr.. Russell, the Mandy PANTY
correspondent of the London Times, from Wash
ington
Despotism reigns rampant at the North The
liberty OF the press, of speech and of thought
under the ban Of Lincoln. Liberal presses every
where are stopped-innocent and highly respecta-
BILE ladies and gentlemen are arrested and sent to
prison. God is just but his wrath will not always
slumber. Within few days many of the most re-
spectacle citizens of Maryland have been arrested
The Federas at Fort Pickens attempted to burn
the Pensacola Navy Yard on the l4th Gen. Bragg
drove off the scoundrels.
Gen. Thompson, of the Confederate forces in Mis-
souri, has issued proclamation, affirming that if
Fremont carries into effect his bloody proclamation,
for every one he murders, he will "hang, draw and
quarter" one of Linco.n's minions.
COL Humphrey, of Onslow, is announced BY the
Goldsboro' Tribune as candidate for Congress
from the third district. A meeting in Onslow re-
commends his name to Convention
cargo of Laguira coffee was sold recently in
Charleston, at an average of 2S5 cents per pound.
Gov Pickens, of South Carolina, is making ex-
traordinary exertions to put the coast of South
Carolina in complete defence So is Gov Brown,
OF Georgia. Georgia has spent $4,000 on her own
account Tor cannon, recently. -
Dr. Henry Clay Robinson, of Fayetteville a
practicing physician, died in that place the 10th
instant lie was worthy man.
The attempt of the Lincoln government to effect
loan in England is said to have proved an utter
failure
The Confederate government has contracted with
the powder mill in Pickens District, S. c., to take
all the powder it makes, except blasting powder.
A type and stereotype foundry is about to be es-
tablished in Charleston, S. G.
Col Maxcy Gnggs South Carolina Regiment is
stationed at Suffolk, Va.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

M1srRusr.-An accomplished writer who signs
himself wv" in late Register, wastes deal of
good powder in warning the people of North-Caro-
lima against the bad influences of the demon Ms
trust He intimates that differences of opinion in
regard to our defences and public affairs may breed
mistrust, or want of confidence in the loyalty of
these who have in keeping the great interests of
State.
We submit with all proper Difference, that the
idea is far-fetched and groundless. No one in North
Carolina doubts for moment the loyalty Of our
public men. We have never heard so much as a
whisper or suspicion Of that sort The only mis-
trust which any one feel, arises first, from the
logged persistence of many in power, who labor to
create and foster party during the existence of
bloody war, when the great body of the people
think that we should forget party, and labor alone
for the good of the State and Of the South Second
", q mistrust of the wisdom, sound judgment and
efficiency of those who manage public affairs, will
doubtless arise in the minds of the people, when
results show failures or blunders under their man.
agernent But this does not argue mlstrust of
their fidelity, nor is the one logical or necessary
sequence of the other.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

AN ARTICLE OF A MIscnErvoUs TENDENcY.-The
last Raleigh Register has the following sensible
article -
1.-The last State Journal contains an article
which. in our opinion, has mischievous tendency.
We allude to the article on the Election of Sena-
tors" For our own part, we hailed the result Of
the Senatorial election sign that all mere Sec
tona strife in the State, had been merged at least
for the present. in united and efficient act on
against the common foe of all the sections of the
State and of the South, and had two western gentle
men been invested with the Senatorial robes, we
should have been equally pleased at the indication,
that until our rights and liberties shall be triumph
antly vindcated and the vandal foe driven from our
soil, North Carolina will know no section but that
Of united South. Why then, should the State"
or any other Journal, use language calculated to
promote hcart-burnings and discord, which other
wise would not exist In looking over the votes,
We see that western men voted for Mr.. Dortch, and
yet we have heard of no complaint on the part of
the vest and we earnestly hope that the Journals
article will not find a response from any man in
the west" tt" -
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
To the Rescue. North. Carolinians.

Hatteras has been captured and 700 of our men
are prisoners of war to Lincoln. Our coast is to
be made the theatre of the tyrants vainies as the
Potomac and the James Rivers have been. 1t is
evident that the serpent is making strong effort to
get North-C Carolina in his coil. Shall it be so, peo-
pie of North. Carolina? From the mountains to the
seaboard our people say, No!
A friend at Tarboro writes US warm and earnest
letter to urge the immediate recapture of Hatteras.
Let it be done. We presume our authorities will
do what they can. There are tens of thousands in
the State who will second every attempt to wipe
out the stain and the disgrace of the Hateras cap
ture. Let it be done quickly
Let every man in the State put himself in rcadl-
ness to rush to repel the invader. Drive out the
miserable hirelings Of the despot Lincoln, at any
cost s
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

31sT VOLUNTEER REGIAENT.-This regiment COM
posed of the following companies was organized on
Thursday last: Capt. Jordans company, Craven {;
Capt Fowle's, Capt Belts, and Capt Willie D.
Jones', Wake; Capt Yeates', HEREFORD; Capt Mil
lers, Orange; Capt Trips, Beaufort; Capt Lilies,
Arson; and Capt. Whitty's, Craven. The 10th
company to be recruited. Capt. J. V. Jordan, of
Craven has been elected Colonel; Capt. D. G.
Fowle, of Wake, Lieut.. Colonel; and Capt. Yeates,
of Hartford, Major. The regiment has made an ex-
cellent choice of field officers
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

Why Nor?-The Washington Dispatch holds
the following language in regard to the dilatory
movements of the authorities of the State:
"Why does not Gov. Clark call for volunteers
for the defence of the coast? Thousands, in our
opinion, would rush to the rescue. A Regiment
here and two in Hyde, with cavalry and artillery,
would be amply sufficient Troops can be raised,
thousands of them Let the Governor attend to it
at once. Many lives, much disgrace and millions of
property would be saved by 1t. 1t must he done
and done at once, or thousands in all this exposed
section will speak ont in such indignant tones of
thunder to make some folks shake in their shoes"
The answer is, we suppose, that Gov. Clark is
doing all that man who is over-cropped and bur-
dened with two offices, and with rather slender
means to do with, can do. If he can fully discharge
the duties Of Speaker of the Senate and of Governor
of the State, at time like this and prevent every
body from grumbling he must be an uncommon
man. No one doubts Gov. Clark's purposes to do
the best he can, and the Eastern people may be
he is not unmindful Of their condition.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
Mortality in Camps.

Let not our people be alarmed at the number of
deaths of our soldiers in camp. According to the
tables Of mortality constructed from materials furn-
ished by the United States census about nsne out of
one thousand of men aged twenty-five years die an
nually from ordinary causes. Assuming that North
Carolina has twenty five thousand soldiers in the
field, and that their average age is twenty-five, of
that number two hundred and twenty five will die
during the first year of their service 1ieo hundred
and Twenty-Five soould haze died If there had been
no war So that although it is distressing to every
humane heart to see the dead bodies of our gallant
citizens brought home from camps to be buried
let us not be deceived or disheartened by the COM
mon saying that those camps are grave yards"
According to the Northampton tables of mortality
three hundred and nlnety-six out of twenty five
thousand men at average age of twenty-five years
die annually. The Carlisle tables show mortality
about onehalf as great as the Northampton tables.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

I'm OBEDIENCE TO A REQUEST OF HIS EXCEL
ency the Governor of the State, in regard to getting
up clothing for the soldiers J. R. B. PASCHAL, Sheriff Of
Chatham county, appoint the following committee in the
several Districts to act for me- and the community geper
a!y in getting up clothing for the sodieis-hopng that
all good citizens will aid US in the same
Psboro-Jno. II. Haughfon, H. A. London. Thos. ..
Iarrss.
Haywood Elias Bryant, DR.. R. X. Smith, Capt. James
WOmack, J. A. Pattisial
Buck Horn-R. s. Marks, Dr. VIM Buchanan. VIM. Cross.
New Hope-N. C. Richardson, r. G. Council, Z. Council.
Lasster's-G. J. Williams, N. ID. Williams A. Moring
Jones' Grove-J W Hackney, &. w. Fuoshee A. Riggsbee
Baldwlns-J. J. Baldwin, VIM Norwood, ]. Farrington
Hadley's-Alvs Thomas, E. II. Straushn, O. McMath, W.
Silk Hope-Robt. Dorset, James Hutton, WIN. G. Perry,
DR.. Geo. Kirkman.
Albright's-Dr D. H. Albright, Thos c. Dixon, Vim. R.
Edwards'--Sampsou Edwards. Sam Siler W. Albright,
Gees-Thos c. Dowd, Tbos. w. Mathews, John r. Marsh,
DR.. l.. W. Gorrell
Rock SpringRobt Lambert James J. Lane JAS A. Scott
Jere. Brewer
Locust Grove-w. D. Tyson, DR.. A. W. Palmer, Ii. ..
Dunlap.
Egypt-Dr. c. Newly, Brooks Harriss, Mark Bynum, W.
j. Sloan.
Burks-Dr. Castor E. Brown, A. G. Headeu, W. Headen,
Wm White
am glad that the ladies have taken hold Of this
matter in Chatham. hope all the good citizens will aid u.s.
that will be surpassed by any county in the State
in such good cause.
R. B. PASCHAL, Sheriff.
Pittsboro, Sept. Is, 1861. s6-lt
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
The LEGISLATURE.

potb Houses adjourned on Monday morning at .
+. ,aor session Of 40 days. A faithful da-
..,,rrc Of what was said and done IN both
IIn,ses during the aforesaid 40 days, might grat's
u, ,,r;ous and amusc those who have keen sense
e.hs ,udcrous but would fail to Impress the read
r;tb the truth, that there is really good deal oil
legislative ability in both Houses. The senate ,or
NJ. most part was grave body. Its business, be-
IN, smaller body, was conducted with more quiet
49, t,,t Of tho House. The Commons Hall is too
sm,y and badly constructed for body as large as
,b.t to show to advantage, even if they were all
Senator'S hence at times during the late session.
sae confusion of tongues was intocrable.
We were unavoidaLly prevented from getting
rcnor of its proceedings during the past week, and
us have been unable to procure the captions Of the
.,.s FIR this issue. We shall endeavor to prepare
correct and full report of the acts for our next
The Militia bill, the Stay-law, the Revenue bill,
ord the bills for paying the soldiers, and providing
,- carving on the war, were the most important Of
the session. Whether all their provisions will please
their constituency, is at least dubious. Several
measures regarded Of great importance to individuals
~ to sections were defeated. No doubt the mem
hers as we'll as the people, were glad when theil
a5o.s terminated. Their acts will come under re
view hereafter.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

SUBSISTENCE FOR oUk TRooPs.-We call the special
attention of our readers among the farmers, and our
patriotic ladies, to the advertisements of the Com
:nissary Of Subsistence, Capt John Devereux in to-
days Standard soliciting contracts for large sup
ply of Salt Beef, Vinegar Candles and Soap for our
Army. These articles can be produced in our State
in abundance and it is only necessary to put forth
little economy, industry and energy to supply them
But let our people recollect that the government
will not submit to extortion.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
Pig Iron from Ore Hill. Chatham.

We have recently heard from the upper part of
old Chatham, and learn that the blast. furnace is
now under successful operation, and is furnishing
as good quality of pig-metal as is produced any
where. This iron is manufactured from the iron
ore known by mineralogists broen hemat,te, (the
Migrated oxide of iron J situated mile from the
Vernon Springs in the western part of the County,
the Randolph line. The hematite is quarried
from the Ore Hill, which is composed almost entire
ly of this valuable metal Mr. Burlington, who
has it In charge, IS experienced miner, and has
the reputation Of being of the best furnace op-
era,ives in the country. lie is now preparing to
cast potts. pans, ovens, andirons, &C., and can cast
shot and shell and even cannon, if the government
at Richmond should think fit to make the necessa-
ry orders. There is probably no portion of the
Confederate States where iron of all qualities can lie
manufactured at as little expense and of as good
quality. a few miles South of Ore Hill, ON the
banks of the Sawponee, deep River) there has al
ready been erected bloomary. where good bar-iron
is manufactured under the SUPPLEMENTARY of Mr.
Brown.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
SALT BEEF.
Subsistence Department.
Pr rIn1r Gnni 20 lNk1

Subsistence Department.,
RALEIGH Sept. TO- 1861. !
AsEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office,
- for the delivery of SALT BEEF, according to the fol-
lowing spulations:
The BEEF must be from well fated Cattle, slaughtered
after the Goth Of October and weighing not less than $50
pounds.
The legs and leg rounds Of the headquarters and the
shns and shoulderbdes and at least pounds of the
neck end of each fore quarter must be excluded from each
BARREL and the remainder of tine instead OF being
cut with cleaver must De cut with and knife to give
the meat square, neat and smooth appearance in pieces
Of not less than six pounds than ten pounds
The Beef must be sailed the rate of bushel OF
pure Turks Island Salt, bushels of Liverpool Salt,
and of puverzed Satpetre to every 200 pounds
exclusive of pickle to be made from fresh water,
as strong salt will make it. and must he perfectly bright
and clear This Department will furnish salt to contract
at cost and charges if desired.
The Beef must be put in barrels; the barrels must be
tight and well coopered the nett weight OF Beef and the
Contractors marked each barrel. The Beef will
be inspected by inspecting officers to be appointed by this
Department at the point of delivery.
Two securities will be required in sums equal to the
amount of the Contract 49,
JOHN DEvEREUX,
CON- of Sub.
September "a, 1861 S9-wSt
~ The Greensboro Patriot. Iredel Express and Char
loe Democrat will please publish the above three weeks,
and send accounts to this office for collection.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
SALT! sALT!! SAITH!

AEA SACKS OF G. A. SALT-FOR SALE BY
eDU THE RIBER-Those wanting to lay in
their supplies would do well to buy this will not
be Oh the market long, and will be sold ut lower figures
than it is bringing at other points.
Orders from distance will receive prompt attention.
Price IS per sack-Ctsh.
EMMETT CUTHBERT,
Corner of Pollok und Middle Sts,
Newberr n. c.
SeDtember o. 1861, SIM.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25

LETTERS FROM THE CAPTURED.-We observe that
letters have been received from Maj. Andrews, of
Goldsboro', and Capt. Sparrow, of Washington, by
their families Many of the friends of the captured
have received letters from them We presume. We
arc glad that they write chcerfully and speak of
their being treated kindly. They may be sure that
they have the sympathes of their fellow citizens
at home.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
The Claims of the Soldier.

The columns of the Standard ha We given abun-
dant evidence Of the deepnterest We feel in promot
ing the comfort and welfare of our soldiers. No
one has such strong claims upon the citizens of the
South as the sick or needy Southern soldier. The
prevalence of sickness in our camps and the num-
Der Of deaths occurring, excite deepest sytnpa-
thes. To relieve their condition and to supply
their wants. the government and the whole South
are urged to step forward. Virginia has done and is
doing all in her power to relieve them Richmond
is entitled to the appellation of the "Queen CITY"
in this benevolent work. Yet, with all this expen-
dture Of means put forth by the government, and
by Virginia and other States, such is the demand
for the exercise of benevocnce in this regard it be-
comes absolutely necessary to enlist every State.
county and neighborhood in this noble work. But
besides the importance Of necessary provision for
them in sickness, it is matter of imperous neces.
sy that our soldiers should be pail off at once
From every quarter we still continue to hear com.
plants that our soldiers have not been paid
North Carolina never intended that her soldiers
should 20 so long without pay. The Convention
nerer intended it, That body authorized the rails
eng OF $4,000, 600 far the cypress purpose Of haoan9
our troops paid off mp to the time Of their tran.fsr
We heard no other idea expressed in the Convcn-
ton. Why the wishes of the Convention were not
Carried out, will be matter Of grave inquiry, at
Some day. Now that the Legislature has passed
bills to pay them, We hope it will be attended to
promptly, and that we shall hear no more complaints
from our brave men who have periled their all for
the South.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-25
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT. }

Sept. 20, 1851.
Mr.. HOLDEN: Please acknowledge, through your
Journal, the receipt Of twenty-five bags of -four
from Mr. John Harp, Of Wake county. This is the
second contribution which Mr. Harp has made to
this department..
Respectfully yours,
JOHN DEvEREUN,
Capt e. S.