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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-12-26

we will find them awaiting us njch So
He5e mutier-nicM SO, Hcjer paps?' was the
question of each little heart.
lmpnticnce lent wings to their feet, and
springing through the great door opening upon
the stone stairway leading mp TO their attic
home, the three boys reached the narrow fifth
story landing in advance Of their weary, heavy
hearted, parents.
A Joyous shout from the boys, and flood
of light falling in waves over the winding stair
way, row startled Bernhard and Ermingardc.
Hastily mounting to the side of thel- children
what sight met their eyes The door lead
ing into their little home was wide OPEN and in
the centre of the tidy room rose beautiful
LnhISTMAs-TREE--a topcring, darkgrcen fir
IN whose graceful branches blazed iunumcrable
waxrn taPors, between which hung the oveliest
toys that ever were seen, golden and silver.
covered fruits, nuts and sugar-plums; on a
little round table beneath lay three prc''ily
bound books, and near by stood fine rocking
hors, just as if he were awaiting rider.
Let the curtain fall on tae transports Of the
children, the bewidermcnt Of the parents, their
gratitude to the generous unknown. as they
watched their darling boys around the radiant
table. There were happy, glowing hearts in the
little attic home that Christians night.
The mex, day two letters were brough to
bernhard. The first Announced to him that the
volume Of poems submitted by him TO the court
bookseller few weeks before had been received
accepted, and would he published at the earliest
possible day Good news but the other let
ter, which tore government seal, raised the
happiness Of the little fmiIy to height still
greater. 1t was BernlNrds appointment to an
office under the Grand Duke the dnties of which,
were little more than nominsI, but whose salary
would at once place his family in a position Of
comparative case.
Years later, when Bernhards name az
poet had become known and houorcd throughout
his iather.land, the still Lovely Countess Vie
toire confessed to him and Ermingarde The part
she had taken in answering The letter of Paul,
Hermann and Peril now grown TO be manly
youths-to Christkindchen and also the fact
Of her having cxertcd her influence with h,
Grand Duke and Duchess (,ftcr learning that
the father Of tie three boys, aud Bcruhard, lh"
rising poet, were one and he same rcrson,) in
obtaining for him the government appointment
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
NORTH CAROLINA ITEMS.

The "Scotch Irish Greys" is the name of new
company raised in Rowan.
The Pamlico Rifles Capt w. T. Marsh, COM
pany raised in the lower part of Beaufort county,
left Washington on Thursday last for Garysburg,
to join Col. Andersons Regiment Capt. Marsh is
one OF the Commoners from Beaufort county in the
Legislature.
The jeff Davis Rifles from Beaufort county,
Capt John GARNER, is said to be fine company,
and is now at Newbern.
BOLD MovE.-Capt Abbott, of the Schooner Wa
tauga, has just returned home at Washington, N.
T., bringing a small cargo of coffee, sugar, &c.
from St Thomas, W. l. The Captain saw no signs
of the blockadng squadron. So says the Washing
ton Dispatch.
NINTH REGMENT.-Ths regiment is in camp at
Newbern. The Progress states that on Friday last
the following were elected officers Capt G. E. B.
Singletary of Pitt, Colonel; Capt Pride Jones of
Orange, Lieut.. Colonel; and Capt W. Wooten of
LenOlr, Major
BOWIE KNIvEs.-The Milton Chronicle says that
the best Bowie Knives it has seen are made in that
place by Mr.. c. W. Wynne. They are Is inches
long, sharp as razors, and cost 81
ARTILLERY. Company B, Capt H. T.
Guion, has been organized at Newborn, and will
march soon to Fort Macon.
The Fayetteville Observer says, that Isham Du-
mas, Esq, of Richmond County, n. c., has sent it
the first cotton-boom it has seen this season.
Messrs. G. W. Thompson, John Irwin, and JAS
Burton suffered severely in the burning of Mr.. T. s
tobacco factory, In Milton, last week.
Mr.. Green Williams, of Person, had his tobacco
factory destroyed by fire the night of the 18th of
June. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
DEsERTER.-The deSerter spoken of in our last,
from this State was deserter from his company at
Garysburg, and was taken up by the 1st Regiment
at Yorktown.
1NDIGNANT.-The Newbern Progress says, that the
people about NewSern are indignant that Mr.. Wins
low, Secretary of the Military Board, should have
sent passports to the Yankee sailors there return
North, who were objects of suspicion to the commu-
nifty. When will the Southern States stop that pol
icy? 1t would seem that it is high time to stop all
passing and re passing.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
The Confederate States, Bonds.

Instead Of resorting to direct taxation, our gov
eminent is now setting on foot scheme of finance,
which there is every reason to believe will prove en-
trely successful.
The plan is novel; and if it succeeds, our govern
will be an accomplished reality, Milton said with
will and deed created free"
Cotton is to be made the cornerstone of the indie
pendence of the Southern Confederacy. The plan
is this-the planter is sell his cotton in his own
way, at his own time, selecting any market and any
purchaser he may choose. But instead of taking
bank bills as usual for it cotton planters are to
agree to take the bonds of the Confederacy to the
amount subscribed by each planter, due in twenty
years, bearing eight per cent interest per annum,
and made payable every six months in gold and
silver.
1t is believed by the Goth of July, one million of
bales will have been hypothecated in this way
And in this way the people themselves will sustain
their own government without resorting to the ne
cessy of foreign negotiations to carry on the war
OF usurpaton against their own blood-bought liber
ties. This will strike terror into the hearts of the
foe-it will induce France and England speedily to
recognize our independence, and the upholders Of
the Chicago platform will be forced to crook the
stffened hinges of the knee, and forthwith for
peace and treaties of trade and commerce with the
Confederate States of America
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
WAR RUMORS AND FACTS.

MANASSAS GAP.-General Beauregard was steadily
advancing his forces towards the Potomac. The
Federalists still at Falls Church. seven thou
sand strong, and with twelve pieces of artillery
In other points they appear to have drawn back
from our lines. They are unwilling evidently, to
risk engagement unless in greatly superior force
and with all the advantages on their side.
YoRKTowN.-It was reported in Richmond on the
2Sth that q 900 troops at Yorktown received march
ing orders at an early hour on Thursday morning.
Quite an excitement prevailed in camp when the
gentleman left who brought this intelligence. The
precise destination of the soldiers was known, but
the Richmond paper suppresses it.
Intelligence from Fortress Monroe at Washing
ton, represents that the gunboat Monticello having
gone up the Rappahannock, party went ashore,
and were fred upon by party of Secessionists.-
Nine were wounded-one fatally. The Monticello
opened fire on the Secessonists. They dispersed,
of course, as they had no cannon.
The Quaker City had brush with forty cavalry,
near Cape Henry. Some seamen killed. The steam.
er's shell dispersed the cavalry.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
GENERAL NEWS.

Gov. Letcher of Va, informs the Convention, that
he has ten Aids de Camp.
The Frankfort Yeoman says that Governor Har-
rlS, of Tennessee, has pledged his faith in writing
to Gov. Magofin, Of Kentucky, that no troops from
Tennessee shall pass into Kentucky for any pur-
pose unless by invitation permission of the Ken
lucky authorities.
1t begins to be whispered that the Hessian troops
at Fort Pickens are suffering terribly from the eli
mate, and before the is out the Fort will be
only one great hospital.
kENTUCKY.-It is believed in Washington that
Kentucky will await the result of the extra session
of LincOlns Congress. Should Congress sustain
the course of Lincoln, she will take her position
with the South.
The London Times says that whenever Lincoln's
blockadng vessels seize either English or French
ships, even though they carry arms and munitions
of war, the Lincoln government will have another
fight or its hands.
Marshal Kane of Bait, was arrested at the Relay
House the 9th, on his way to Virginia He was
taken while in bed and his letters and papers
seized.
PATRIoTIC.-The sugar planters of West Baton
Rouge parish, have subscribed 1850 hhds of sugar
and 1900 bbs. of molasses to the Confederate loan
At Washington City it is said that financial mat
tiers are alarming Direct taxation is spoken Of -
Northern capitalists refuse to loan the government
money to carry on the war.
TENNEssEE.-The official vote of Tennessee gives
majority of 81, no for secession.
MISUNDERSTANDING county in Virginia vo-
ting u to 1900 has sent 1000 volunteers into the
field Halifax county, Va, has eight companies.
PATRIoTIC.-Gen John Mcqueen, late member of
Congress from South Carolina "a native of Robson
county, N c. and his son are serving privates at
Manassas junction.
Gen. Beauregard forbids all persons passing his
military lines after the 30th of June, unless they
have passes from the War Department at Richmond.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
Our Regiments at Suffolk.

The Christian Sun published at Suffolk, Va, pays
the following high and deserved tribute to our regi
ments in camp near Suffolk:
1.-THE 3rd and 4th Regiments of North-Carolina
Volunteers still encamped here. and we hope
will not leave US soon, unless they are actually
needed at some other point. The high moral bear
ing of the Officers and Privates, connected with
their Regiments has served to- endear them to u.s.
True, we have seen some cases of Intemperance and
heard some profanity from some of the privates
but there is less disposition to these vices than we
ever expected to find in so large body of soldiers
A strong religious influence pervades both Reg-
ments. In the 3rd Regiment religious worship is
kept up in the tents of two of the companies every
evening, and in the 4th Regiment as many as three
of the companies have religious service every even
ing In the Regiment there are four ministers be-
side the regular Chaplain. We were mistaken in
our last in putting down Rev. Mr.. Power as 1st
Lieutenant in the Arson Guards he came as Chap
lain of the Company, and holds no other Office"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03

1t is rumored that the battery Of Setells Point
was opened on accommodating party, killing eight
and wouhding many. =,
party Of 90 refugees from Portsmouth under
nag OF truce, have arrived at the Fortress They
say that the SeweI's Pointers regard Sawyers Gun
with contempt.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-The Southern force at
Romney amounts to 1900.
Col. jackson, with five regiments, rs opposits
Wilamsport
There are 1000 Confederate troops at Falling
Water, five miles from WillIamsport, and 5000 at
various points between Hancock and Harpers Ferry:
Forty Confederate cavalry crossed the Potomac
near Williamsport and burnt Schad6elds Ferry.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-Reported that Wise has
gone to attack the Federasts said to be advancing
up the Kanawha.
MIssoURI.-It is reported that Governor jackson
is at Pomme de Terre with 1900 men.
War vessels continue to hang shout Aqua creek.
Several have been about there recently, butno fight
ing.
The Fredericksburg Herald says "there was hea-
Wy firing at Matthias Point yesterday evening, and
we learn that Mr.. Gusts Grymes house was entire
ly consumed by fire. Whether it was the work of
an incendiary the result of an explosion of SHE'LL
we are not informed"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
Doiugs of the Convention.

This body closed laborous session of forty days
on Friday afternoon last Much important business
was done, but several important matters we're left
for future consideration, for the want of time. We
designed giving our readers to-day correct list OF
the captions of the various ordinances and resoiu-
lions passed, but the absence of our reporter pre-
vents our obtaining full and correct list reso
luton introduced by Judge Howard, requesting Mr..
Speaker Clark to assume and perform the duties of
the Executive during the absence of Gov. Ellis from
the State could not be reached in the order of bust
ness The Constitution of the State makes it the
duty of the Speaker of the Senate to discharge the
Executive functions in the absence of the Governor
from the State and we presume the state of public
affairs really demands his presence here. The Con-
stitution confers no power upon the Executive or
Legislature to depute any one else to perform those
duties but the Speaker of the Senate except in case
of his death or removal from the State.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
Latest News.

A skirmish took place near Romney, 'a-' ca
Wednesday last between a small detachment oa
Col. Ashby's Cavalry and party OF 61 OF L'n'oau
Cavalry. Deluded by protested deserter' they
were led into an ambush and surrounded oy Lin
coins troops Capt. Dick Ashby first encountered
them with only IL men. The Hesslans demanded
their surrender to which Capt A and his men re-
nl;ed with discharge from their guns. The fight
n.s severe but Col. Ashby coming up with squad
decided the contest. The enemy ran, leaving 10
man dead and number wounded Col Ashoy
Lost two men. several wounded, among them him
self and Capt Ashby severely.
A severe skirmish took place at Matthias Point
on Thursday night last between our troops and a
Lincoln force under Capt Ward, of the Freeborn.
They landed with a number of men, with sand bags,
&c to erect battery. They were attacked by two
Virginia companies, and driven back to their boats.
The loss of the enemy was six killed, among them
Cant Ward, twelve were drowned, and some twenty
ran into the woods, who have been hunted by our
troops.
General expectation is looking for warm work in
a few days in the neighborhood of Manassas There
is Int little general news.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
WhiskeY VS.. Soldiers.

Every body knows that Camp life is seriously de-
moralizing Nothing tends so much to increase it
as the free use of intoxicating liquors. We are glad
to know that our officers exertng themselves to
suppress the use of it in the various camps Many
who sell liquor care not how bad the liquor u.s. nor
to whom they SELL They are thus damaging our
soldiers seriously, and making them ungovernable
and ready to commit depredations upon kind and
unofending neighbors. We are sorry to hear of
some instances of the kind in this region.
Col. Kirkland commanding at the camp of instruc-
ton here we learn, has adopted summary process
with those, who against his remonstrances, continue
to sell bad whiskey to his men. We learn that on
last Saturday by his order ten barrels of strychnine
whiskey were poured upon the ground, the proper
ty of one who did not heed his admonition. Keep
our men SOBER
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
Our Coast Defences.

Our feow.citzens of the Eastern section of the
State, need not now feel any uneasness at the an
nouRcement that President Davis will not receive
from this State at present. more than six regiments
Of twelve months volunteer troops in addition to the
ten regiments of State troops for the war. The
Convention having provided for the transfer to the
Confederate States of all the forts, arsenal navy,
&c, as well the entire conduct of the active mill
tary operations Of the State President Davis assumes
the entire responsibility of protecting the State
against invasion or of repeling the enemy at any
point The ability of the Confederate States govern
ment to do this, no one doubts. 1t has the entire
confidence Of our people.
Our citizens therefore, who have volunteered, who
do not join the State army for the war; and who are
not included in the six regiments of volunteers, will
not be disbanded at once many seem to suppose
The Governor is instructed by the Convention TO
tender to the Confederate States government the en-
tire volunteer force of the State already enrolled and
accepted If not accepted by the President the resi-
due after filling up the six regiments OF volunteers
and ten regiments of State troops, are left to the
disposal of the Legislature which meets the 10Th of
August If events at that time seem to require
their continuance in the service, that body can make
the necessary disposition of them. Ifhowever their
services are not needed, they will be dsbanded on
the Goth of August receiving full pay for their time
of service and their expenses home. The arrange
ment when understood, will receive the sanction Of
all who approve of prudent wise, and economical
administration of our State affairs.
Until, however, the war is at end, we must ad-
wise our volunteers their return home not to dis
band. Keep up your organization, if possible, and
continue to drill. We fear your services will still be
demanded Il
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
Col. Hampton's Legion.

That portion of Col. Hampton's Legion, of South
Carolina which passed through this city last week,
was composed of the Washington Light Infantry,
Capt. Conner; Davis Guards, Capt. Austin; Gist
Rifles, Capt Smith; Washington Artillery, Lieut.
Hart; and Edgefeld Cavalry Hussars, Capt. But
Ter; all under command of Lieut.. Col. B. j. john
son. Two other companies of cavalry arrived here
on Sunday last and passed on. Col Hampton will
forward the remainder at an early day, and will
soon be IN the field.
Since our last issue we have learned that refresh
ments were furnished the troops by Mr.. j. B. Frank
lin, who has standing order from the COmmissary
Department to supply all the Southern troops pas
sing through.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
Will the War Last

We find that many persons entertain the idea
that the war will terminate in short time Many
seem to believe that the only battle of consequence
to be fought during the war; is the battle at Bethel
Church.
We feel sure that Lincoln will prosecute the war,
if he can get money to do it. The Congress will
endorse his policy and grant him what he demands.
This is our opinion. The anti-war feeling in the
North may increase, but in order to end the war
upon terms to suit the South, and to give peace
for any length of time, it is absolutely necessary to
give the Hessians severa. severe drubbngs We
believe therefore, the action Of the South should be
prompt and decisive No parley nor truce should
be had with the enemy to give him time to recupe-
rate, but blow must be followed by blow in quick
succession, till Lincoln caves in and yields to our
demands
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
For the Standard.
LETTER FROM THE CAMP.
Carr BRAGG. (asar Syfosk,) Va.

juno 26, 1861.
Mr. HOLDEN: About o'clock, P. NJ, on the
23d inst, we were aroused by the report of one Of
the sentinels' muskets, short distance from our
camp. The sentinel says, man approached within
about twenty PAGES of where he was standing. He
commanded him to halt-he refused to do So and
advanced few PAGES farther, and snapped pistol
at him, but it failed to fire. He Immediately about
face, and retreated at three times double quick
time. The sentinel fred after him, but luckily for
the foolhardy man, whoever he was, he missed him.
The long roll was Immediately beat, and in three
minute, the regiment was formed into line, ready
for any emergency that might present itself
The companies composing the regiment have re-
ceived the thanks and compliments of the field Off
GERS and staff for their quickness in forming into
line for an engagement and the willingness mani
tested by them to meet the Vandals of the North,
face to face in conflict for the honor and rights of
their beloved country the consecrated land of the
sunny Sonth"-a compliment justly merited.
regret to have to state that Mr.. S. G. White,
one Of the members of Company *" during the
forming of that company, was accidentally pierced
through the hand with bayonet. In connection
with this an incident occurred worthy of notice
As soon as the bayonet was thrust through his
hand, he Immediately proceeded to the Surgeons
tent, and on entering, exclaimed: Doctor, have
had bayonet stuck through my hand, and want
you to make haste and ut something on it want
to run back, and get my gum" Do the fanatics
OF the North expect to subjugate people who are
willing and anxious to fight, when they not able
to use their hands for themselves but are willing to
use them for the South?
There are several cases of the measles in the reg
lment at this time, and some sickness otherwise
but none of dangerous character. The weather
here is very warm. We have had no rain of con-
sequence since we have been here and the ground
is very dry and dusty.
From yOur annreDtice Fl
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-03
BOARD of Claims.

The ordinances raising the Board and the rules
adopted for the government of the Board and all
claimants, will be found in to-day's issue
The Convention did eminent service to the State
and to the people by the appointment of this Board
The Board will be Just to all parties, but claimants
need not expect more than justice. Hundreds of
thousands of dollars perhaps, will be saved to the
State by the institution of this Board B. W. Fuller,
ESQ.,, of Fayetteville, has been appointed Clerk.
Copies of the ordinance and rules of the Board
printed on good paper, be had by attorneys and
claimants. on application at the Standard office.