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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04
The Stav Law.


We have spread before our readers at different
times number Of well written articles upon the
bad character and prospective evil effects of the
present Stay Law, and also several, advocating the
necessity of some law for the protection of debtors
against the ruthless hands of merciless creditors
we take the liberty to-day of inserting, among
others, private note from friend which presents
one or two strong cases in favor of some such law.
we have not been disposed to trouble our readers
with our own views upon the subject but we were
anxious that the public should make up its own
Judgment from the views of persons more directly
cognizant of the effect of the law than ourselves,
and from those who had constant access to the private
views and feelings of the masses.
personally, We are opposed to the enactment of
any law which is unconstitutional. We believe in
the doctrine of strict construction of all constitu
tlons and of maintaining them intact and nviolate
until amended by constitutional means. This is
the only safe rule for the maintenance of the rights
and liberties of the people in Republic or State
We prefer what is right, just and honorable to
what is best or most expedent in certain In
alVidually we have no need of Stay Law or any
other relief law for protection. Perhaps one
half of the community in our situation
From what We have been able to gather of public
sentiment in the State, of the opinion, that
very large majority of the people are decided in
their opposition to the present Stay Law. 1t is un-
doubtedly more unpopular than the former one
passed by the same body. The people were not
prepared for radical change in our Court system
They doubtless prefer the restoration of the Courts
But while We are confident that large portion of
our people are opposed to the present Stay Law we
cannot close our eyes and ears to the evidence
before us, that large numbers are decidedly
in favor of some law for the protection of honest
; debtors during the war. All are agreed that the
property Of our soldiers, while in the army, should
not be liable to ruinous sacrifices under the sheriff.
; hammer. Besides these there is a large class Of
persons whose property and means of making mon.
ey have been rendered almost worthless by the war
Were they forced opay their debts they would be
ruined beyond recovery, and their families reduced
well nigh to starvation. Again, number of oui
merchants are indebted at the North. Under the
saapestration act if the Stay Law were abolished
and no relief Law provided, these merchants xeul
be compelled to pay up to the Confederate govern
ment in short period. To do that, they would b
obliged to press severely those who owe them. An
if this were done, who does not foresee the distres
which must follow? 1t would seem, therefore, Will
the Convention is pressed to rescind the present Sta
Law, it must not be blind to the condition and want
of that large class who protection agains
speedy collection of debts at this time.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The French consul, Mon. Paul, residing IN Rich.
mond, has called at the State Department to express
his thanks to the Government for the aid ana com.
fort afforded the officers and crew of the French
Frgate Prony wrecked near Ocracoke, by the army
and naval authorities.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04
Hospital for Soldiers in Raleigh.

The last Legislature very properly provided 1or
the establishment of Hospt in Petersburg va,
for the benefit of the sick and wounded N. G. SOL
ders in Virginia; and through the exertions OF Dr.
johnson, the Surgeon General and the benevoence
of our people, very excellent accommodations for
the sick have been made, and all necessary and ef-
fcient provision in the way of surgeons nurses,
&C., have been provided. The institution is honor
able to the State and creditable to the Surgeon Cen
eral and those concerned in fitting it up
But is this enough? Ought there not to be a
HOSPITAL here? We think so. We do not suggest
a yery large and expensive establishment. house
or houses, if necessary, in different parts OF the
city, ought to be rented and furnished for the large
number of sick soldiers who are almost daily stop
ping here or passing through, as well as for those
who are in camps near the city.
For the last six months scarcely company,
battalion or regiment has passed through the city
from anv ,art of this State or from the South, that
has not oeen Obliged to leave some sick soldiers
here. In some instances no doubt, some poor TEL
lows have been compelled to 60 on who were just
able to travel, because of the ineciency Of our ar
rangements for taking care of the sick. Some OF
our citizens, both ladies and gentlemen, have done
what they could for them. A few families have
had to bear most of the burden, and we know one
family has been seriously burdened and incommoded
by their unremitting attentions to the poor SICK
soldiers. 1t is well known that even if the State
were to attempt to pay one or more families foI
such sacrifices, no monied consideration could pay
them After the best we could do, under the cir
cumstances number have died here who possibly
might have recovered if they could have been better
provided for.
Now is it not better that the State should take
this matter in hand? If necessary, let the Conven
ton make provision for hospital, or let one OF
more houses be rented and furnished, and with suit
able attendants let it be placed under the genera
superintendence of the Surgeon General and undel
the immediate oversight of the excellent Surgeon al
the camp DR.. E. Burke Haywood. Let it oe hos
ptal and home for the sick soldiers passing
through from any quarter of the South, and fol
those who may be sick in the camps near this city
Winter is coming on it will be difficult to make the
sick comfortable, and medical and other attention.
cannot be so well bestowed upon them in the camps
OF as they are now provided for in the town. Were
all OF them removed to the city and placed in one
two or three comfortable houses and well cared for
as they could be, their sufferings would be greatly
mtgated. We throw out these hints to be consid
cred by all concerned but with no wish to dictat,
to those who are better acquainted with hygen'
regulations for the army than we are
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

BLACK FLAGs.-The papers in the interior are
wasting deal Of sentimentaty about the propriety
of hosting the black flag at Charleston. 1t may be
well that we should say atqRce, that whatever may
be the sentiment of our troops the coast black
flag has been hoisted here Possibly the black and
white signal streamer that occasionally floats over
General Ripley's headquarters may have given rise
to the rumor. Charleston Mercury.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The VuLGAR.-Be true to your own highest con-
vlctions. Intimations from our own SOULS Of some
thing more perfect than others teach if faithfully
followed, give us consciousness Of spiritual force
and progress never experienced BY the vulgar Of
high life or low life, who march as they are drilled,
to the step Of their tunes-G GAannjn9 3 ss5'f'''
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

A CoRREcTIoN.-For some time the rumor has
been going the rounds of the papers, that at the
late session of the Louisville Conference of the NJ
E. Church. South, about the close, every minister
OF the Conference and Bishop Kavanaugh who pre-.
sided, were compelled to take the oath of allegiance
to Lincoln's government &c. A correspondent of
the Richmond Dispatch at Norfolk, says the follow
ing correction was given to that statement by Bishop
Andrew, on Saturday last to the Virginia Confer.
ence in session at Norfolk The correspondent says:
Bishop Andrew took occasion to correct some
misapprehensions which have gone forth as to the
action Of Bishop Kavanaugh and the preachers of
the kentucky Conference The preachers were not
all required to take the oath, but only such as were
travelling in the Louisville district None others
were forced to take it. and as to Bishop Kavanaugh,
he not only did not take the oath, but on the floor
OF the Conference assured the Conference that he
would take no oath of any kind whatsoever, and,
IN point of fact did not and would not have done
so, whatever might have been the result. So that
the representation which has gone forth to the
world that the Conference, from the Bishop down,
was required to take an oath, was untrue. a mere
exaggeration. Thus much is due to Bishop Kay
anaugh and as we'll to yourselves"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

MlssouRI.-The Confederate Congress has ratified
Hunter, and the Commissioners from Missouri, by
which that State becomes member of the South
ern Confederacy. Add another star.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The Wilmington Journal complains, very justly
too, that our North Carolina regiments have gone
to fight for South Carolina, and Jet our men who
have North Carolina money in their pockets have
to lose Of ten to fifteen per cent on their money
Small business for the chiyalry
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

It is said that the British Government refuses
clearance to United States vessels having on board
arms or munitions of war.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

Stocks have declined in New York, Philadelphia
ard Baltimore in consequence of the fear of war
with England growing out of the Mason and Slidell
difficulty
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

Beaufort county which was strongly Union until
Llncon's proclamation, has raised six infantry
companies, three of artillery and one of cavalry,
partly from that county. Efforts are making to
raise two more artillery companies. 1t has about
1000 fighting men in the field out of voting popu-
laton of 1900. Well done for Beaufort.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The Greensboro Times will be discontinued at
the close of the year. and Mr.. Albright will issue
new paper entitled 1.-THE way of the world" 1t will
be an independent paper.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

FINE RED WINE-We are much indebted to our
friend James L. Paul, Esq, Of Pitt County, for
bottle Of splendid red wine, made by himself from
the black bunch grape. 1t is said, by good judges,
to equal to some of the best foreign wines.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

In street encounter with pistols and bowie
knives in Goldsboro' some days ago, a Mr.. Prvitt
was instantly killed by pistol shot Several par
ties were engaged on both sides. .
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04
Messrs. Mason and SIidell.

The Northern papers seem not to be agreed as to
the effect of the recent capture of our minister's up
on England. At first, their JOY was mingled with
fear; they profess to be fully relieved of their
fears and give vent to their joy.
The Spanish minister, it is said, has openly de-
clared that if Messrs. Mason and Slidell had been
taken from Spanish vessel, he would have ordered
his passports Immediately. No government he
thinks, ought to submit to such an indignity. The
Canada papers are loud in their denuncaton of the
act. Lord Lyons, the British minister, has made
no communication to Lincoln's government in refer
ence to it. 1t is understood he waits to hear from
his government. In the meantime all accounts agree
that he is cool and impertinent in his manner to-
wards Lincoln's government, and he contends that
Lincoln must disavow the act and deliver up our
ministers to England. The masses evidently
uneasy, whatever the papers may say about the af-
fair. Some of the Northern papers go so far as to
express the wish that Com. Wilkes had seized
the steamer as well as our ministers. Many diplo-.
matsts it is said at Washington, some who are
friendly to Lincoln's government, express the opin-
ion unreservedly, that there will he war with Eng
land
- The false, unjust and malicious insinuations
thrown out in certain quarters that late article
upon the appointment Of Gen. Branch, was dictated
by personal pique or political hostility to him, are
without the shadow of foundation. The article it.
SELF and the facts connected with relations bear
no such construction except in the eyes of preju-
diced and partizan enemies of ours. We have had
no personal disputes or differences with Mr. Branch.
We have objected to the course which he has pur.
sued politically for months, but this excited in
us no personal ilfeelng, and his recent disposition
to engage in the war even as Colonel, had nearly
atoned for the discrepancies in his political course
If his appointment had not been made in connec-
ton with an important command in our own State,
requiring the presence and supervision of an expe
rience6 military man, We should certainly only have
noticed it, if at ALL as would the appointment Of
other civilians. We do not sympathize with those
who think there is no danger of an attack upon oul
coast. We believe there is danger. Hence, We
viewed it as matter Of public duty to North Caro-.
lima to state objections to the appointment and
the reasons for those objections, honestly and fairly
as we understood the matter. With regard to mil.
itary appointments we are utterly opposed to any
and all cases in which important military trusts
have been committed to the hands of civilians
when men of military character and fitness can b
obtained.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The Virginia Convention on Tuesday last, SO
amended the Constitution to transfer the election
of Judges by the people back to the Legislature.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The London Times speaks Of the discouraging
STATE Of trade in the manufacturing districts Of Eng
land
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The opinion is expressed that the Federal Con-
gress will remain in session until next summer
We hope Johnston and Beauresard will take the
yeas and nays on that question.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

The rumor that Arch. ishop Hughes Of the Ro-
man Catholic Church was going to Europe to inter.
fere in the affairs Of the U. s. and :he Southern
Confederacy, is untrue. He goes to visit the Pope
as his duty requires once in twelve months :
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

Gen. Pixies mission to the Indians in the Indian
Territory has been eminently successful. All the
tribes between Kansas and Red River have placed
themselves unden the protection Of the Southern
Confederacy. sG y. at,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

For the Standard.
Mr.. Holden:- e -,
SIR: was glad to see in your paper Of the 9Th
instant your expressed determination no longer
quietly to submit to the charges openly made BY
some, and industriously insinuated by all, Of :hA
original secession papers and politicians that tho
old Union men unfit to Gil any post Of trust or
distinction in this our countrys hour Of peril but
that those who made the revolution are alone deem
ed capable and fit to conduct it Esfa /. .!
Sir, you are right in saving that there is . very
large majority of the old U5sion men now in North
Carolina, who did all they could to avert this wSr
and all its horrible consequences, who warned the
bloody warfare, but who, when the war came, were
willing to forget the past, and anxious to unite IN
one common resistance to Northern aggression+
and, Sir, they proved their sincerity by going then
selves, sending their sons, and pouring out their
treasure like water to maintain the Southern cause
They have never stopped to enquire who it was that
brought the revolution, but have been constantly
pressing forward with unfaltering steps to drive
back the invader, and maintain the Southern cause;
and now for such class of men to be prescribed
and stigmatzed as unsafe, not ft to be trasted,
either in cicit or military positions of honor and
responsibility, is more than poor human nature can
bear. 5.s tTs, r. s'!fao
Yes, sir, the old Union men, as a class, -"oweit
to themselves, to their children and to their memo
res to unite in the majesty of their strength and
hurl from pouer and place all those who have thus
stigmatised and traduced them, or who have con-
niued at it in Others Sir, you may depend upon it,
the old Union men who are n0W the strong South
ern men, are ready to do it. There is a sincthered
feeling of indignant resentment throughout the
land; and when an Englishman and an Irishmdn
to be placed at the head OF the Executive organ
in North Carolina, and they are allowed (without
rebuke) to assail the patriotism statesmanship and
integrity of two such men as Gov. Graham and
Hon. Bedford Brown, and hold them up as unsafe
to be trusted (even elecors that feeling cannot
be smothered any longer,-it will burst out 81 -
lrepeat sir, am glad that you have given the
warning; if it is unheeded the consequences viii
not rest with you. We look to you as an able and
fearless defender Of our patriotism, honor and
our just rights; and let the consequences be what
they may, am with you to the end -. III
DEMOCRATIC CONFEDERATE. b.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

A dispatch from Louisville KY, says that Andy
johnson had arrived there on his way to- East Ten
'nessee.. We hope ZollicoHer will catch the lark.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

: Mr. Kerr Of of Salisbury, has been appointed ~
Judge Saunders District Solicitor in the place Of
Mr.. Lander, elected to Congress
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04
WHOLE NUMBER 1892.
The Latest News.


Our advices from the seat of war contain nothing
in addition to the "War News" The news from Ma.
nassas is regarded as strongly indicative of battle
IN that quarter at an early day. Some look for
simultaneous battle at Centreyille and Evansport.
The Federals have concentrated large force oppo-
site E7ansport with pontoon bridges prepared, to
convey troops over the Occaquon On their right,
beyond Centreville, they are said to be advancing
slowly, and have reached Fairfax, within six miles
Of Centreviue. They advance and fortify every
half mile, 1t is said. The war flag is waving all
along the Confederate lines.
We have nothing additional from any other point.
The Confederate Congress has refused to pass law
authorizing an advance to be made to planters on
their crops either in Treasury notes or Confederate
bonds .-....
1t is stated that many of the Federal forces will
be drawn from Missouri to cooperate in the attack
upon Columbus, KY,
The Petersburg Express gives an exciting account
OF the escape of two young men from Fort Warren
Boston harbor, Wm H. Parvin and Wm B. Willis
members of Capt. Sparrow's company who we're
captured at Hatteras, and their safe arrival Their
escape appears to have been almost miraculous
They passed through Petersburg on their way to
Washington in this State, on Wednesday last
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

Rev. L. M.Lee D. D., prominent member
the Va. Conf ~ e. Church, South, was attacked
with apopiexy On Saturday last 1t Norfolk, and his
situation was considered serious at the last account
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-13


r. As L predicted EiIh some coaf3eRee
By or Washington correspondents. Fort
Santer 3 10 sc eveeaated, no Doubt Tho
hpmiliat5Oa vii Be gFeEf, md tie order
FOR E1eh movement viii 6e gives by the
Government with 4 regret quite eqaaI 70
that With which the people vii receive
The iidfBsz. Bat let Il be borne 10 mind
that thiE Humiliation comes, Il II must
eSms, not from aay negiigEnee or feeble
ness Of the present Administration; that
II Is not a. evidence OF refreat from :
well dedned and strppg position tliat'it Is
concession nsifher 10 the Rebel power Of
: lhe SSguIh R1Ezfo the iimid .e1p osl1lhtiOa
. Of the lev in the Ngrth whose eoansris are
aeakneEs; bat that Il Il Is one of The last
bltter drops In the cup left N OuF hands hy
the Government which has 80 Ipug weighed
u down, ard which Las nov hardIT passed
out Of cur sight SThe evil which ADJ
ministrauonS, as veil as men, do, Lives
sitter item, ard Ee must expect to feel the
enFse- The daplicity, tie mean sehemiBg,
the ineoaCeiTable- baseness which have
brought Us 10 tie present complication OF
OPP national Affairs cannot lose their posi-
ton at once.
The people will be prepared, If this
Withdrawal OF troops take5 place, for a
yell Of eGultation from every traitor in the
land, for taunts and swelling seIf-enugrat-
ulatiouS from the men who have labDrei
more earnestly than any others for the
deEtfnetion 81 Tie UaiOn by crying ont for
conresBions aud eotHpFOmiSes; bat let all
rem smber tlal The strength hns nut yet
departed from our Gag, and that this
moFement may be only As the crouch
Which Is 70 precede the decisive leap No
matter II The treason which has woven
around US It's tolls conpels a step which
no one wishes 10 take /; no matter 81 Re-
DelIiou seems 70 have advanced its ban
nerFf OF u TFeason turns more confidently
towards US its brazen front The policy
of the Government remains unchanged,
and us 6Tln foot is Just as immOYAbie rs
ever on the Constitution aud the laws. =
In case the predicJe beTent happens, tire
people VIII place on the proper heads the
responsibility OF the act. They will follow
the late President TO his retirement with \
sharper indignation than they have here
toiore felt; they viii, moreover, ask, With
an earnestness which calls for a reply,
why tile repeated ASSURANCES went forth
from the 6sleagGred fort, that she com
mAnding officer needed no aid, no supplies;
| they will demand from all who have borne
part in the transaction of the past two
months with relation to this important
place, strict account Of their steward
! ship. They will none the less renew their
confidence in the power they haze placed
orer them at the National Capital, aud will
by that confidence strengthen the hands of
tue Administration for vigorous action in
the future and forward
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-13

- AAlE STANDARDIZATION II
lpeet 70 Pom sunptsr las not yet sranS=e
1iFed, a9d Vshage notf5pg more debate
tlaa We had yestsrday. We hare news
ffon Ntul Y-6rR hat t1it6.ives 1i.ftti;para-g
tons srsibSPgIz tout1ds EetIfngresdy
.'he var vs5lsls "a BfooEJya 5Sayyg Yard,
snd Is suiPieioSed that t6sse 7elsg8S an
70 be feut sobth with rsfafofeeueBls.-.
bis, o. eourHs,5 eAsaotl BE- .knoua NATL.
iseE vessels get theiF calling orders. There
Is no doubt, spd there ought 10 be none,
that The RfeIidfbt win NOT give ap the
forts unless be GudA himself wholly With
oht The mans 70 fetain thpm.and even
MT theH, We trast, r1eept aPon an attack
WHICH be il orerlers to rt.Ist, iTbtquss-
ton q government OF NO govet uneat
should Be pHShed % It's uitermost leog1h.
We can make OIL. one attempt 10 Isve IT,
and Ee believe that lhe hops OF BaTiog Il
viii die oat not less In peace ihun ia re-
EtstaRee. Oar government IL gone, in our
opinion, unless It can be saved by the ar
ny and Navy of tie Emitted States.