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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-08-28

Some one speaking Of celebrated
bass singer, said " He led very aban-
doned life. "Oh yes,' replied Sea-
lev. "the whole tenor of his life has
been base"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-08-28

A Unionist raised flag on his
premises, last week, and the same even
ing his wife presented him with q nine
ponnder q
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-08-28

To friend who had married a lady
who was on the point of taking the
veil, Jerrold said, " All, she evidently
thought you better than nun |"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

mothers country as General Washingtons skill in
arms, whose experiments in electricity have reached
their crownng point in our modern telegraph and
who, in the words Of the Latin Ipoet Eripuit 6
eoeLo Tattnen, sceptrnmqae tyrdnnis (snatched the
thunderbot from heaven, and the scepter from ty-
rants, ,)-he was the son of tallow chandler of
Boston. Bound apprentice to the printing
business to an elder brother, who treated him with
severity, he escaped to New York, found en-
ployment there, worked his way to Philadelphia,
and reduced almost to his last penny he purchased
three rolls of cake, put two in his pocket walked
the street eating the other; and Miss Reed, whom
he afterwards married saw him from her fathers
door. What green, country clod-hopper she must
have taken him to be!
Henry Clay was born Of poor parents in the
slashes' near Richmond. Virginia. His father died
when he was quite young HIS mother having
bound him to a shop-keeper married again, and re.
moved to Kentucky, and he never saw her more
He obtained clerk<hip in higher office studied
law, removed to Lexington. Kentucky, set up as
lawyer, after some patient waiting got case
which brought him : fee of fifteen shillings-
Never, perhaps through life was he more refreshed
by fee
John Mclean. recently on the bench of the Uni
ted States Court was the son of farmer in but
moderate circumstances who lived on Clear Creek,
Warren county. Ohio. His father was allie to do
but little for his sons, and they had to look out for
themselves.
Daniel Webster the son Of a farmer, and
was sent out into the meadow to mow during a
vacation in college. We could add to our list but
forbear
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

PAY OF yoLUNrEERs-The following are among
the provisions of the Army bill of the Confederate
StateS:-
"The term of service will he twelve months. All
volunteers must he rendered 5y the Governor of a
State. Each regiment is composed Of ten companies,
each consisting of one Captain, three Lieutenants,
four Sergeants, four Corporals two buglers and
ninety privates The pay of Colonel is $l75 pei
month; Lient Colonel, $40; Major, $40; Captain
$1O8; 1st Lieutenant 500; End Lieutenant $50
lst Sergeant, $2l other Sergeants $l7; Corporals
and artifcers $l9; privates, $1l per month, with
yearly allowance of clothing and one ration per day
The volunteers are expected to furnish their owr
uniforms. and will be paid in money by the Confed
crate States Government when mustered into service
Each regiment has Quartermaster, with the rank
of Captain, and Commissary with equal rank, 9
Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

GLORIOUS NEWS!
FORT SUMTER TO BE EVACUATED!
Reconciliation from the South and
Hope from the North.
FTNEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF SPRING
Il AND SUMMER GOODS just received and open
ed and ready for sale at PANIC PRICES the weAnown
store Of
A. CREE ECH,
ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET, RALEIGH.
Bought too many Goods, not Broke but Scared.
Grand opportunity to money-recollect goods at
PANIC PRICES.
deem it unnecessary TO say what have got what
pleie stick Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
LADIES DRESS GOODS-LADIES DRESS GOODS.
splendid assortment embracing the newest aud latest
styles of the season.
A large stock Of Rich Lace Points and Mantil.
las, Silk Mantiiias and Busters.
STRAW GOODS! STRAW GOODS!! STRAW GOODS! II!
Almost every thing that is out in the way of Straw
Goods for Ladies' Misses and Children.
GRAPE BONNETS! GRAPE BONNETSli
Some very handsome.
SILK PARASOLS, SILK PARASOILS, SILK PARASOIIS.
have got them. and want to sell them.
SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!l! SHOES!!!
When you want pair of shoes this is the place to buy
HOOP SKIRTS! HOOP SKIRTSI! HOOP SKIRTSM!
When you want Hoop Skirt, recoect you will do well
to Gull aud look at mine.
FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
Don't buy until you call and see the above goods They
admitted by all that have looked at them to be the
cheapest goods of the kind Offered in Raleigh.
Don't forget call AT the third door above r. Smiths
corner where will always find ready and willing to
give YOU the worth Of your money. A. CREECH.
March 2S l~6.. S3-6t
S- Banner, Register and Spirit of the Age copy SIX
| times.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
BUSINESS CARDS.


McPHEETERS & GIIISELIN,
Wholesale GrOcers and Commission Merchants,
Norfolk,
"OULD CALL THE ATTENTION OF COUNTRY
w Dealers and Planters their large and select stock
Of CHOICE GROCERIES, including
500 bags Rio, Laguavra aud Java Coffee,
50 hhds. n. D. and p r. Sugars.
ESQ bblS Refined Sugars. all grades,
loo bbls. bright, heavy n o. Molasses.
80 hhds MuScUvadn MolasSes,
25 Tierces Prime Rice,
1000 Sacks /. B and q. A. Salt,
300 boxes Adamaniins. Chemical and Sperm Candles
200 boxes Brown and Toilet Soap,
1000 ReamS Wrapping Paper,
loo Bales Wrapping Twne.
Brnoms Buckets Grain and Grnund Spices of every kind
; Backing Starch, Fig. Blue. &c. &c.
TEAS.Our assortment Of Green and Black Teas is very
complete embracing variety Of choice chops which will
be sold nj prices to please.
N. B. Special attention paid to consgnments of FLOUR
CorroS, NAVAL STORES, DRIED FRUIr, DC.
September I2, le5s s0-tf.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
NEW WHOLESALE
Shoe a d Len her III Ouse.

WILSON, McILwAINE & CO..
G6 Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginin,
"AVE RECEIVED, AND OFFER FOR SALE, AN
Ii unusually large Stock Of Goods in their line,
prising every variety Of Mems Womens and Childrens
BOOTS, SHOES AND CATERS
PLANTATION AND RAILROAD BROGANS,
TRUNKS, VALISES AND CARPET BAGS,
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHERS,
SHOE FINDINGS, &C., &c, &C.
Sole Wholesale Ag nts in this City for the sale of
Mitchell Metallic Tipped Boots,
And Shoes for Boys nd Girls Merchants invited
examine their stock prices which they determined
shall compete lily with houses here elsewhere
- Orders promptly and carefully attended to by one
of the hrm.
JOHN B. WILSON,
JOHN McILWAINE,
w. ROBERTS.
September S, 1859. 7S-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
RALEIGH. N. c.. SATUR
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

VlHE LAW CO.PARTNERSHIP BE.
Il tween Mr.. Saunders and myself has been closed.
Persons wishing TO business will please call
my residence.
II. W. MILLER.
Raleigh, N c., Sept 25, $780, Tiff
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
The Semi ~Weekiy STANDARD.
A National Song.

n ,nnropriate national song for the Southern Confed
rr appears be of the moOted questions of The
eat exciting crisis Plenty Of patriotic poetry be
Rhned but a purely American melody that will take
b The masses is hard be found The popular old ball
of THE Minstrels Return, composed by an American
and Snutherner To be highly appropriate to
lar ss the negro of Dixie" is the present day
and the composer who is resident professor of music
Richmond received many compliments for his happy
cepfion.
and expresses hope that may be taken up BY the sing
sr among brave volunteers and also BY lady vocass
Should the people adopt it, it will become our national
them:
SOUTHERN SONG OF FREEDOM.
AIR" Tile Ainstrers Return.
4 nation has sprung into life.
Beneath The bright cross Of the South,
And now loud call TO the strife,
Rings out from the shrill bugles mouth.
They gather from mnrRSs and mountain,
K1NThev gather from prairie and mart,
To- drink at Young LiberIy's fnuntain
The nectar that kndles The heart
Then hail To the land of the pine!
The home uf the noble and free
palmetto wreath we'll eutwine
Round the altar of young Liberty
II.
Our flag with its cluster Of stars.
Firm fixed in field of pure tlue,
All shining through red and white bars,
Now calamity 1uters in view.
The Salwart and brave round il rally,
They press To their lips every fold;
While the HYMN swclls from hill and from vuey-
BE God with volunteers bold"
Then, hail to the land Of the pine, &C.
III.
tn invaders rush down from the North,
Our bnrderS are black with their hOrdes,
Like wolves for their victims they frnth
While whetting their knives and their swords.
Their waichwOrd is Booty and Beauty,
Their aim is o steal As they go.
But Snuthrons! act mp tu your duty,
And lay the fuul miscreantS low.
Then, hail 10 the land Of the pine, &c.
The God of our fathers lnnks down,
And blesses the cause of the Just;
His smile will the patriot crown,
Who tramples his chains in the dust.
March, march. Sou,hrons-shOuldert to shoulder,
One heart-thrOb-one shout for the cause;
Remember-the worlds behoder.
And your bavOnets are 6xd at yOur doorsl
Then, hail 10 the land of the pine, &c.
]. H. II.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

OLD Fuss AND FEATHERS "A Western paper
says old Scott is hale, hearty. healthy. and active
as boy This we know to he a deliberate lie A
gentleman was in our office yesterday. who saw
Scottlast Saturday. He sayshe is complete wreck.
Infrm. equity and overwhelmed with the lashings Of
guilty conscience, he has become a sort of terror
to all around him His Aids tremhle in his presence
and his petulancy prevents him from giving any one
a civil answer. "Old Abe" it is said, is absolutely
afraid to go near Fuss and Feathers" as the latter
has nor forgotten and WILL the remark of Lin.
coin to Rev. DR.. Fuller that he was SCOTS legal
master" Scott. who was present at the time Of
the interview managed to restrain his passion until
the Doctor and the members of the Young Mems
Christian Association left but they had scarcely
cleared the room, before he let out on Lincoln. At
one time it was thought that Cameron and Seward
would to interfere to prevent personal COLI
sion Scott raved like mailman, and told Lincoln
that he was a stupid fool. most consummate ass,
ard lavished sundry other choice epithets upon the
devoted head Of his legal master" Our informant
States that he finally worked himself up into such
q passion, that his nervous system could no longer
stand the shock, and he was conveyed to bed
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
HUNTS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
RALEIGH. n C.

PHOTOG RAPHIC PORTRAITS IN
OIL COLORS.
Prices Ranging from $50 to $50.
TTNHESE PORTRAITS CAN BE TAKEN FROM DA-
gucreotypes and Miniatures from Life; and being
finely finished in Oil ColOrs Canvas thev are perfectly
durable and make beautiful Paintings. They can be en-
arged to and such changes alterations as NAV
be desired can be made. Mr.. ANDREWS. the Artist who
cnrs these pictures being experienced Portrait Psinp
and fine Colorst, all who wish finely executed work q
art should call at the old established Gallery Fayette
vile Street Those preferrng portraits painted trnm life
would do well to give Mr. A call Persons having Da
gueeopPes Of deceased friends cau BY giving tue cnlor
the hair and complexion permanent and life
like portrait photographs be finished in Water COors
Pssele India Ink Crayony prices ranging from $40
to $50. The plain Photograph frOm f. to $ln Melaino
types for Lnckets, Cases. Rings and Pins Ambroypes
Vgnette Ne'ographs for sending in letters, &c. taken in
all weathcrS.
E. HUNT, photographic,
Raleigh, N. c.
March /. 1850. ls-ly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
COLLEGE HOTEL.
WALTON HOUS E.

the lease of the present Proprietor will terminate
n the 2cth ofMay the subscriber will rent for term
of years. this popular HOTEL, who give such
references (none other need appy will satisfy the
that will be kept not to deiraet from the repu.
tation which It sHstans a first class Hotel -
The Patronage of the House is large and increasing
From its central position and established character
fail of success if properly conducted Any further in
formation ia detail will be given by addressing.
T. G. & w. N. WALTON,
NOrganton, N. C.
Jan. %, 1851. l3-tmsy26..
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

The Governors of Ohio and Indiana refuse to CO.
operate with the Governor Of Kentucky as mediators
between the Northern and Southern belligerents (;
but with charming nairete propose to cooperate in
an embassy to induce the Confederate States to re-
turn to their allegiance to the old Union. now rem
dered mockery under the rule of Lincoln. Well,
when will Governors Morton and Denns1n set out
with Gov Magofin for Montgomery, to urge Presi-
dent Davis to- go to Washington and humble him
self at the feet Of Lincoln s-[ Rentusty TsOman.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

MILITARY ENTHUSIASM IN GEoRGA-Never in the
history Of this country, says correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier, has such sight been seen as
was witnessed this evening The ClInch Rifles were
greeted at every station and cross road between
Augusta and Millen by enthusiastic crowds. At
several points young and beautiful ladies numbering
from sixty to eighty ranged along the rail road
with rifles in their fair and delicate hands, and pre-
sented arms to the Clinch Rifles they passed and
covering them with showers of boquets The
Clinch Rifles have taken Men virtually by storm.
Never did Zouave other soldier win greater ap.
plause. In fact their progress has been attended
with that appreciation ever manifested to his avorte
and universally popular military corps.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
B. X. MOORE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

SALISBURY, n. C.
VUILL PRACTICE IN THE COURTS OF ROWAN
w aud adjoining Counties Collections promptly made.
April "a. 44-swtf.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18
PURIFYING WATER FOR SOLDIERS,

During warm weather, soldiers in camp, and upon
march, frequently can obtain no other water to
slake their thirst and cook their food than Of ponds
rivers and brooks. These waters are frequently
charged with organic matter which is liable to pro-
duce dySPnterv. and, in manv instances. cholera
Soldiers should therefore become intelligent so as
to provide for every contingency in war. The pre-
Servaon of their health should be Just as carefully
guarded to insure efficiency, good discipline and
a supply Of ammunition. few words upon i'm
pure water may therefore he Of great advantage to
many Of them, and possibly may be the means OF
saving many lives.
The organic impurities of water are partly Of
animal and partly of vegetable origin both of which
are very Objectionable. hut the animal most Of ALL
These impurities are constantly undergoing chemic-
al changeS--a fermentng process-and it is during
such State Of change that the water is dangerous
because when taken into the human system in this
condition. it tends to engender the same fermentng
action. The nature of this action is not well known,
but of the fact there can he douht. Rapid run
ming streams. even If they are as brown with mud
as the Mississippi river and as much charged with
organic matter, are perfectly healthy. because no
chemical change-no fermentaton-tskes place in
them. Sluggish streams and stagnant pools are the
most to be dreaded. The mud may be filtered from
the water of a running river hy merely passing II
through cotton cloth. piece Of blanket flannel
shirt and We would advise soldiers to do so in most
instances. This simple method Of straining water
will also be found partial safeguard fer stagnant
water, but not perfect one. When on march,
soldiers should endeavor to endure thirst with fort
tnde and when they rest for cooking their food
they should boil the wafer which they intend to
ry with them for drinking. When cooled and agi-
tated in the air for few moments so to absorb
oxygen it becomes quite pleasant to drink. TIE
native Of the East-lndits who live in fiat alluvia
districts, where the ponds and rivers are sluggish
and charged with organic substances boil the water
for drinking and allow it to stand over night. This
process they say prevents them from taking cholera
The reason is evident to man of science the high
heat of boiling destroys the fermenting action Let
soldiers therefore he careful to hoil and filter the
impure water which they. Of necessity. are frequen
tly compelled to use.-.Scientifc american.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

NOTICE TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
~ Having located in the City CT Raeisn, take this OPP
portuny inform the public generally, that prepar
ed make contracts for public private buildings any
part of the State the most favorable terms am also
prepared to furnish Granite in its rough state for building
ed at reasonable rates.
Orders for Stone addressed to through the Postoce
Box 24 will meet with prompt attention. All bills paya
bic to ME individually viii not be responsible for any
debts made by any men in my employment without an
der from me. THOMAS COATES'
Jan 1861. Sim.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

QUENT. BUSBEE,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Determined to devote hereafter the whole Of his time 10 his
profession always be found his Office in the Brick
Row Fayetteville Street-uness absent the Circuit
March J. 1883. 24-ly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

UASH! CASH.! CASHI!!
SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH! DON'T DO A
Credit Busness Therefore hope every person that
this Advertisement will ask for CREDlT-because
am not able do a credit business; and have to pay
CASH myself.
have called every person that owes me DOLLAR,
and have been able TO collect the first CENT wish
j. B. FRANKLIN.
April IL, 1861. Ss-
EF Register and Spirit of the Age copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-18

DUDLEY NICHOLS RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
- the Merchants of Raleigh and vicinity that he is pre-
pared 10 offer them q handsome assortment Of FANCY
GOODS. HOSIERY, GLOVES &c. upon the most accom-.
modang terms from the importation Of the old establish
ed house Of FRED. FICKEY SONS
$50 W. Baltimore Street, Baltip,ore
March s, 1851 Slim.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

FROM Observation-Disclosures OlA7dgeS Of
Federal TfoopS.-In Alexandria, on Sunday morn
ing says special dispatch to the Richmond Exam
iner, there were certainly twelve, and perhaps as
many as fifteen thousand Federal troops, and
others continued to arrive without intermisslon,
from Washington, both by the bridge and by
steamers. 1t was apparent that they did not in
tend to confne themselves to the city of AeXan
dria They have strong batteries at-lst, Airing
tom ID, at Swallow Hill; Sd, at the junction Of
the Alexandria and Hampton road with the Golum
! bia Turnpike. The Federal troops are certainly
| committing excessive and abominable outrages il
| the city Of Alexandria, All the statements-many
| made with reluctance-agree on this These out
| RACES consist in breaking open and rohbng the
stores and private houses and 1--WE regret to state
| such thiGg) in outrages offered to respectable
| white women. A close examination of the testi-
| mony on this point seems only to confirm it, and
the number of instances given is singuary great
1t is matter also of general notoriety, though o
less import, that the officers, as well as soldiers
| of the Federal Army at Alexandria, parade the
streets with negro women on their arm, whom
| they tell they are going TO set free.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED.-We understand that
Gov LeIcher WILL as soon as it can he cone SEM
IN Alpyandria. Va, for the family of Mr.. James W.
Jackson, recently murdered there by party OF
armed ruffans and also that as the agent OF the
State, the Governor designs to see that jackson
family do not want for support, now 'hat IheH IheH
by the hands of violence.
We hear, Also that Governor Letcher will recon-
mend, at the next meeting of the General Assem-
bly, the erection of suitable monument 10 .lle
brance, not only of his herosm, but a sign enc
testimony, forever, against those guilty of tn
. deep damna'ion of his taking off, The peop
will endorse all that Gov. Letcher may DO IN IN
PREMISES Richmond Examiner.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

THE CROPs.-We hear the very best accounts of
the growing crops throughout the region round
about Richmond, and indeed the State at large.
The announcement that we shall have plenty of,
wheat and corn is an especially pleasant one to.
make at this time, for it assures against pres
pective want, and enables US to combat tyranny.
to the bitter end. In the South the wheat harvest
has already commenced. In our own State the
grain will be ready for the sickle in June and July,
and the yield will be abundant. The Virginia
people have pursued q wise policy in paying
especial attention to the raising of and other
breadstutfs. [Ricmond Examiner.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

SuoorISG AT MARK. - While the Federal
steamer Quaker City was " "loafn" around Cape
Henry on Friday afternoon, (24th) about four
hundred yards from the shore, Mr.. 7 L. Morris, of
the Princess Anne Cavalry, was riding along the
beach, on scout duty, and the valorops Yankees
shooting at a mark; said Morris ,ah6rse and rider,
being very convenient target. Shot the first,
from l2.pounder raed cannon, " Abe Lincoln, y
struck the sand about thirty feet from Mr. Morris.
Bad Shot! try again! Shot No. 2, passed about
three feet from the horses nose, causing him to
snort and rear, and ohligng the rider to dismonnt
and lead the disgruutled quadruped: The shoot
ing at q mark then ceased. Both balls have heel
rec recovered, and are kept as tokens Of "tRrge
shooting.N [Norfolk Argus,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

OUR NEW TAR1EF-The Richmond Whigr speak
ing of the new tariff, says:
1t hits Yankeedom between wind and water, and
holds out irresistible Inducements to friendly al
lance witk'us to all fegaign nations. We do not
see how it will leave the Yankees particle of
revenue in the future from customs. The immense
war debt which they are contracting will have to
be paid, if ever paid, by direct taxation.
The fact that we shall be able to support our
Government and prosper, with such low. duties,
shows the mmensity Of the sums which the Yam
KEGS have been exacting from us. In the here
after we shall be delivered from these burdens.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

Our SLAVE PoPULATIoN.--The Richmond cores
'pondent of the Petersburg Express, giving an &C
count of President Davis speech on his arrival in
Richmond, says:
1t was striking feature of the joyous scene to
see our slave population Justify cheering. every
sentence uttered by the patriotic President, and
many of them openly Vowng to one another that
on Virginia soil until their bodies were cold in
| death.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-04

y,s1r TO THE FAIR GRorSDs.- The President.
accompanied by suite Governor etGher Mayor fEDo
NO. 'tuood House Yesterday afternoon to the
nc cam0 Sp0'SGf0Tn of at the Hermitage Far
cr"n,,Is As the cavacade entered the enclosure,
the concourse of soldiers and citizens united III
onthnsinsiio cheers, which were renewed at inter-
nt d,rinr the stay of the distinguished visitors
Cen, DAVIS, Hon. Mr.. Wigfau, and the Mayor de
Iivnred brief addresses TO the large audience iron
the portico of one OF the buildings. oo,,.