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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15
The military ~Encampment.

We eiye the following items concerning Tue
S,oto Troons stationed in and near this city:
We paid q visit to Camp Ellis, at the ran
Grounds. last afternoon, and were pieaseu~
find SO much good humor and cohtehlhie"s
prevailing. There are some restless, dissas
isfed shirts. but as a general thing the ON
GERS and men seem to have counted the Gus.
before leaving home, and knew they "ou'
be subjected to privations and hardShlps ~
which they are unaecustomed. But also
knowing these are in a great degree uhaSoi
dab!e. they bear all with a loyalty ana pa
thence becoming patriots who know the ne
~cessity of a stric. and rigid discipline IN ann
life. The rumors Of INSTRUMENTATION to anu
revolt from authority, are either greatly exag=
gerated or totally groundless. That there ae
complaints, some of them heavy and sileVonS'
we know to be so, but they are less than have
been heard, and will still more subside as the
different departments of the army become
more accustomed to the discharge of Their re-
spective duties. "Let patience do It's perfect
work" ard all will be right.
The election by the Privates of the First
Regiment of n. G.. Volunteers, composed o.
the Companies announced in our last, resql-
ted in the election of Major d.. H. Hill as Col
onel; C. E Lee, Lieut.. Colonel; and John
II. Lane, Major. Major Hill has not yet sig
nifed his acceptance of the post to which he
has been elected, and this has caused some
embarrassment as to the future movements
Of the Regiment. 1t is now. uncertain wheT
the First Regiment will leave for Virginia.
Since our last, he Buncombe Riaemen,
company from Rowan, the Fayetteville indie
pendent Light Infantry, and perhaps other
have been Tendezvoused at this place, am
Companies, from Ala nance and other Coun
). ties have been sent to the Military Encamp
ment at Weldon. The Arson Guards an
6 one or two other Companies, have been re
moved from Raleigh to Weldon. Severd
Companies are also rendezyoused at Gold;
boro', at Greensboro, Statesville and Fayett,
vile. We hear Of some little sickness, fro:
: colds and diarrahoa, but as a general Thin
the troops are in the enjoyment Of goo
) health. The Cadets Of the Charlotte Militar
Institute have returned to the Institute, ther
! to be disbanded objection being made +
Parents and Guardians to their sons ar
e wards, under IS years of age, going into tt
Y aar.
: Gov. Ellis reviewed the Troops on the Fla
" Grounds on Monday afternoon of last wee
: The Raleigh Rife Company went into Can
y On Friday last Tue Oak City Guards ha'
$ been in Camp for a fortnight; and the Ell
l. Flying Artillery for a still longer period.
These Companies are chiefly composed
10 citizens Of Raleigh and vicinity, ana are a fl
a looking set of men.
a Seven companies, among whom are t
Warren Guards, cleveland Graysa and Ora
vile Grays. have been ordered to Weld
)" where they will meet five CT Companies alrea
ry stationed at that point. The whole for
re when assembled at Weldon, will be orga
lied int one regiment. q
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15
The Legislature.

Inc Two Hooes have been sitting in secret
session for the geater portion of the week
past, and we are nabled, therefore, to give.
rather a meagre acet mt of their proceedings.
The following illsty passed both Houses
To allow the Banks the State to Issue.
one and two dollar nots to the amount of
u per cent. on their capt.
Authorizing the Goveip to use the eivsa
and military power of the ste. for tho n,a.
lection of persons and propert.
To amend the Charter of Ra; ob ond =.
other Incorporated cities and pos in tbe,
State, so as to invest them with po ! sow
extra taxes for the support of volun and
their families. Like authority is dis, .;uon
to the County Courts
A Resolution, declaring that North AlA
ma will net pay any portion of the deot
Cured by the late United States sinestE
4th of March 1861, or that may hereafterb be
incurred.
To repeal restrictions upon fisheries
To. define and punish treason.
To repeal the tax imposed on pistols, bowl
knives, &c.
Appropriating $500, 900 for the manufa
ture efmunitions Of war at Fayetteville.
For organizing a regular army of ten tho,
sand troops; also to establish a M;l;tar
Board to act as advisers to the Governor j;
the military operations of the State.
Authorizing volunteers in camp to vote e.
t delegates to Convention.
Stay law has passed the Senate and ";
; doubtless pass the House.
, The bill to provide for the public defepe
t has passed both Houses. Provides for fnr
+ nishing the .siaews of war"
The militia bill has been revised and
be passed in asfew days, and then the Lepis
| lature will adjourn, probably, the 18th or 1et,
On the 10th, the Convention meets W
! will keep oursreaders advised of its proceek
ings.
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Special Notice.

TEE SRIEIT OF TIE Acc il conducted strictly upon
the CASH system. AL papers are discontinued at the
expiration of the time for which they have been paid.
Subscribers will be notified FOUR WEEKS before their
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your subscription.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed,
must mention the Post Office, FROM, as well as the one
to which they desire the change to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

- We have heard little said the mast
week about exQrhitant prices being CHARGED
Tor provisions by dealers in this city and we
are glad to Learn that statements beretoforo
made were greatly exaggerated or totally nm.
true. But if any man does endeayor to .
tort more than ordinary profits out of the
soldiers or others, in such times as these. be
should be. marked and remembered in all tima
to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

a The Message of President Davis por-
trays the political relationship of the several
States, IN a manner so plain that all can un-
derstand the Immense depth OF the wrongs
committed on the South, with persistent OBJ
stinacy aud ferocious violence, now seeking
its consummation in fury and blood. This
document is mild and dignified, and will have
great influence on the craftsmanship Of the
world. He proves, what history also proves,
thai all the South asked-was to be let alone
in the enjoyment of her rights. And even
now, amidst the scenes of lawleSs aggression,
he still invokes a peaceable secession. His
notice Of probable events is very significant,
which if our Northern Goths ard Vandals do
not understand, they will be made to do so
in unmistakable demonstrations. The South
does not faint nor fear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15
FOR THE SPIRIT OF TEE AGE.
March en- to Victory"

March on, march on, to victory,
March on, or die for liberty,
Forever fight ane trust in God,
Wiels he win, the avenging rod.
Brothers thIong our southern band,
Nobly round our colors stand
And swear BY ALL no tyrants hand
Inglorious shall those colors brand.
Wait not to greet the invading foe,
Around that happiest spot, your door,
But meet him at your utmost bound
And there let the deadly strife resound.
Be firm, be brave, march on to wari
BY the light of the Southern Star
Another, sister on you call,
Go triumph or in glory fall. DAN"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

STOP Il pIsTELLERgEs.-The IredeII T.
press very pertinently observes, that theso
establishments ought to be stopped. at loo.
lef TIE present "In the name of God Ga
the people, do not waste grain in manufactn
ring 1t into poison, when it is so much need
ed for bread"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15


Is A Correspondent writes: Gas there
is much talk all over the country, about raj
sing Home Guards" for the protection of
our families and neighbors-a precautionary
policy that should be adopted in every neigh
borhood-I would like to inquire what au-
thorlty such Companies have to look after
and punish disIoyaleor suspicious pei sons or
conduct that may be known in the commune
ty. Some say that these "Home Guards
have the right to make By Laws for the gov
eminent OF their conduct and by which to
keep down all di>order-and that such pr,l-
dent steps as may be taken will be con-
sidered legal in these dangerous times. I
think you would do a public benefit by CIV
ing your readers information on these points.
and by urging the establishment of such
Home Guards at every Post Office or District
in the State"
We are unable to state definitely, as to the
powers of such Home Guard" Companies as
fup Correspondent nag nnon ut refers h1s. to. 8 Int in II dangerous ".f aosss
ed the Legislature for the establishment and
enforcing Of strict Police authority, which
# Tgi5g full powers in the premises. As soon
e asVe can get a copy of the Act we will pub
i Nlbhi it. Our County Courts, or the ldagis-
tates composing the Special Court. might in
vest these Companies with extraordinary Pat
rl powers, and thus the authority neeled be
fully and leg lily granted. There need be no
difficulty on this point Whatever prudent
visilant steps may be taken, will be sustained
and endorsed by public opinion and the pub
lie authorities.
As to raising Home Guards" in every
community, surely none who value their lives
and property will neglect this necessary meas
ure OF precaution. 1t is imperatively neces-
sary everywhere. Let it not be neglected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 7th.-A serious
shooting atfray occurred here this afternoon.
caused by the raising of . Union flag. Some
twenty shots were fired. Douglas, one of
me Union leaders, was slightly wounded in
Inc night, and a man named Ball, an outsider.
was MORALLY wounded. Morgan, secession
list, who shot Douglas, brought his D
70 the city, but was persuaded to return to
Inc camp. The excitement is intense.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

~ We have been favored with a Gaia
logue Of Hoistcn Conference Female College.
from Jan, 1860, to Jun, 1861. Total NUM-
Der Of Students, 264. The present session
closes on the 18th inst, and the next re ms
on the second Thursday in August, Rev.
Robert A. Young, Of Tennessee, is to dcliv-
er the Commencement Address.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

4 steamtug, employed by Lincoln. that had
been cruising about for several DAYS in the
vicinity of Gloucester Point on York river
gave chase, on Tuesday last, to a schooner
bound for Richmond, which sped on her way
regardless of the shots the tug fired at her.
As the tug passed Gloucester Point the Va.
battery on shore opened on her and fired
three shots in rapid succession, when the tug
crowded on steam and left at a ~break-neck
speed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

~ All mail matter for Anson County
Post Offices, sent from this place, should 20
ria Wilmington, as the mails between Sails
bury and Wadesboro' have been stopped
We give this notice at the request CT the
Postmaster at W~adeshoro'.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s OF

NATIONAiDIVISION, S. OF T.,
OFFICE ~oFtMosr WORTHY PATRIARCH.
Jersey City, EeW Jersey, april 9th, 1861.
To TIE GRAM SCRIBE OF THE
GRAND IGvIsIoN OF NORTH CAROLINA:
WORTHY Bother: You are hereby Of
fcially notified that the Eighteenth Annual
| Session of educational Division of Sons Of
| Temperance ofNorth America, appointed to
be held in Nashvillle, Tenn, in June next,
is postponed br one year, or until further
notice.
You will therefore please promptly advise
the Representatives elect of your Grand Dt-
vision of the fct, to the end that no person
al disappointment may ensue.
This course results from an imperious ne.
cessity growing out of the distracted and
hostile condition of important sections O
our Jurisdiction.
Your Grand Division will be duly notified
of any matter Of interest to the Order which
shall transpire; and if necessary, will bt
consulted as to the course to be pursued az
interim.
Truly yours, in Love, Purity, and Fidelity
S. L. CONDICT,
NJ. W. P. n. D, S. of L. Of n. A.
ATTEST. FREDA A. FIcK ARpT, NJ. w. 5.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

rs We are requested by R. II. Brown,
Esq to state, that although his Advertise
ment for the sale Of his celebrated Horse
Medicines is withdrawn from the Newspapers
in these hard times, they may still be pro-
cured by addressing him at New Hill P. g.,
Wake County, n. G..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

are fabricating stories of serviIe insur, cct;oes
at the south, it is a well known fact here. that
there never was as little insubordination TO
masters, or a truer devotion to their owners
among our slaves, than now exists. Our ne.
groes know their owners and the white men
of the South are their best friends, and thew
are ready and anxious to fight in their defence.
if need be, It's the part of good policy there
fore, as well as our duty, to see that they are
protected from the seductions of bad men who
would whisper mischievous ideas to them, and
also see that they are not subjected to pun
i>hment on mere idle rumors or ill-grounded
suspicious. They should be kept more at
home than usual, ard a strict patrol be kept
up to watch closely any association of bad
men with them, white or black. Instead Of
leading them to believe that their fealty is
suspected, on the contrary confidence in their
fidelity should be promulgated; and by a sys-
tenn Of vigilance on the one hand, and conf
dence on the other, all danger from this quar-
ter may surely be avoided.
~ L is disgusting; nay, more; it is
criainaL, in these days when every man
should hail each other as a brother, when all
men should feel bound to each other as by
hooks of steel-when a common impulse, a
common feeling and a common destiny should
inspire the breast of all, without regard to
former sentiments and views-we say it is
wickedly culpable in any one to. stir the
smouldering. expiring embers of party strife,
or charge di>loyalty to home and country on
others, simply because Of former differences
of opinion. For, we believe in this commu-
nifty, and throughout the South generally, we
are all united in cur devotion to God and
our native land" Now.
There are none that's for party,
But ali for the State;
Now the rich man helps the poor.
And the small man loves the great;
Money is freely given.
They lavish out their gold,
CaIolinians are ali brothers.
As they were IL days of old.
Then condemned and scorned he he who
would dare attempt to scatter dissersionS
and strife among us, and charge treason up.
on men who have ever been true to the Soith
and all her institutions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

80 Several Communications for tais =.
per crowded out, they will appear IN an.
next. our
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

KENTucKY.-Governor Magofip has issued
his proclamation for the election Of Congress.
men on Both June
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15

- Mr.. Clingman has been appointed by
the Governor a Commissioner from this State
to the Confederate States government.
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GREENE County, NORTH CAROLINA,
April 2Sth. 1861.

To H@iExcELLENcY, JoHN w. ELLIS, Goo
erpor Of North Carolina: We the under
signed, hereby tender our services to the
State as nurses, or in any other capacity in
which we can aid brave Volunteers. We
arc willing and ready to take the field with
them and there minister to the wants of the
wounded. Hoping that your Excellency
will accept our tender, we have the honor TO
be, Your Excellency's Obedient Servants,
SARAH CORINNE HUNNlCUTT,
ANNIE +. WILLIAMS,
KATE j. RANDOLPH,
EMMA f. WILLIAMS.
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Postponerient of the N. D.

1t viii be seen b the annexed letter from
the Most Wortg Patriarch to the Grand
Scribe of this Safe, that the annual session
ofthe National Division Sons of Temperance
of North Amerid, fixed to assemble in Nash
vile, Tennessee, IN June 1861, will not be
held. Representatives to that body viii take
due notice theref and govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
We presumeTe Worthy Patriarch Of this
Sta.e will also countermand the order for
the ~semi-annual session of the Grand Diyis.
ion of North Carolina, proposed to be held
at Newbern in July next. The G. W. P.'s
Of Virginia and South G. %rolina felt called upon
to take that step with regard to the semi
annual sessions of the G. D. of.hose States
No one will leave his home, except in the
service of his country Or from absolute ne
cessity, in these perileas times, and an at
tempt to hold . meeting of the Grand Diyis
ion now, would prove abortive.
But we hope the Subordinate Division
will not neglect the ASSEMBLING of themselve
together. Now is the line for every one t
be "wide awake andIduly SOBER" and there
fore a fitting line to enforce the precepts {
our Order upon the people. These meeting
also furnish appropriate places of assemblag
to consult on tie safety, and welfare of tt
community andbear and discuss the stirrir
news of the DAY. Let every Son Of Ten
pera9se bsssd ektsaf the meetings
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Spirit fAgt,
RALEIGH. n. C.


ALEXAEDER III. CORR
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TERMS:
Single Subscribers, 81 SO per annunn.
Te clubs offs and upwards, 81 90 each;
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. -
No paper viii be sent longer than the time for which
1t has been paid; and no paper sent unless the cash
accompanies the order.
Advertisements inserted at the usual rates of adyer-
Using.
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Then condemned and scorned be he who
would dare attempt to scatter disseEsionS
and strife among us, and charge treason up
on men who have ever been true to the South
and all her institutions.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-11
Tn. D,.pasch-An 1..u. wi.A IL. Ed,..r.

OENfkkvIIIR, NOV. r.. lsfl.
Editors Dispafch The DfspascA Is deservscly
popular in this section, and daily il il sought
after and read with interest by more than
one of every "mees" in this plrfion of the
Army Corps of the Potomac" To myself
it furnishes Q most deligh tful treat eysry
morning, and ! feel yexed II the horseman
with the family saddle-wallets passes the camp
without carrying with him my dime Your
correspondents are vigiIant news-ga therers,
BESIDES terse and interesting letter WI tiers -
instructive. But sometimes they are mysts-
rious, and not exactly ycomprehenxibte Espe.
ciaily was this thecase with your editorial OF
the 4th inst, headed I. War to keep on y worse
War" or more particularly with tho latter
portion OF the last paragra phi Of this editorial
You there argue that 1t is not enough that
Virginia should do all she has done, land I.
for one, will subscribe with all my heart to
everything you have passed to her credit, and
60 farther : and an say, believe she has shown
best troops in Christendom, } but that shs
must go farther and do more, even 70 the
running Of Thousands Of her loyal citizens -
unnecessarily Then ysu conclude, :. hut
what o. thatf sThsJ are not cotton
Am /, yes. are We correct in our IN ference.
that you people about Richmond, or rather
the writer of that editorial, eohsider this q
war waged for the sole henent OF the cotton
planter, and that purpcsely 1t has been car
region, that Virginia might b forced TO hear
the brunt OF III II 90, AMPLY ask yoursslf
the question: II the c0tton planters had not
coUe 70 Our aesistapoes what would We have
been able TO effect against the hordes Of hire
lings whom Lincoln would have poarsd into
For fear Of being prcsy, will not cCmmen Z
on that insinuatinE edit rial.
r. kespectfully,
n UOTron PGAHfIR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-11
aIcEMoND. VIRGINIA, MONDAY MORNING

Yankee enemies for supplies of the above
named ar ticles of universal use, that we have
forgotten shat we can make them ourselves
To our shame we admit that even on our
plantations In the low country and seaboard,
aboundingin In msterials for making the best
candles In the world, millions Of pounds have
been annually permitted to mature and deca '
unused. The low bush myrtle indigenou us
TO our coast from Virginia, ad ibisxm. South.
the berries Of which arc now mature, will af-
ford supply VI wax. that, with the addition
oEone.third tallow, will furnish cand les SUM-
Gent to light every house in the Confederacv
for the next six months, and put a stopper on
the exorbitant sxtortion now practiced on the
people for that article. So, also, on every
piantation, may. in almost every Kitchen, the
monthly waste of ashes and grease, with the
addition Of a little lime and salt, and the Ia
Dor OF one person for one day will make SOAP
enough to cieanse every man, woman and
child, and their clothing. Now, why should
we any longer pay thirty cents q pound for
soap and sixty cents for candless
CROPS IN FLORIDA
a correspondent Of the Savannah RepubH-
can, writing from Florida, says the provision
crop OF Madison, Jefferson, and Leon coun.
ties Is abundant. Corn, peas, potatoes. cane
pumpkins, etc., have been made in the great.
est abundance There is scarcely a planter
who Ass sssaacaeHt stock 70 consume and de-
stroy what is left in the fields This people
OF that portion of Florida, at least, can az
ford to snap their fingers at Lincoln's IS block
: de.
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The House, as constituted now, Is COM
posed, therefore, of 81 members, and the
whole electoral vote is 100. This last num-
ber will not be altered between this time and
the election next month. The number OF the
House may be increased by the accession of
new States before the meeting of Congress in
February. There are some States which may
be in the Confederacy then.
THE WANT OF MANUFAcrURIEG FACILITIES AT THE
SOUTH.
The New Orleans Bulletin, in a recent ar.
ticie, shows by a reference to the high prices
for, and scarcity OF, printing paper, as well as
other things. what the South has brought on
itself by neglecting to establish man ufactures,
and holds the following bitter, but rather
truthful language:
Yet here, in this big city of New Orleans,
where there are millions OF idle capital, and
thousands Of idle hands Of various ages and
of both sexes, w hat il there doing 10 prevent an
absolute dearth within period that is rapidly
approaching, Of multitude OF articles Of
daily consumption Ostrich like, we hide
our heads, and imagine that the enemy, in
the form OF an almost total failure OF supplies,
is not upon our track. Sit still while and see
Let not word be said, and especially let
nothing BE- done, lest the repose Of somebody
b. dfstnrbed H1rrah for the do.nothtng
years Wsnssd not be In hurry about the
matter. There 10 time enOuehyet. Too much
haste makes waste. saith the proTerb. Moth.
ing like taking time for reelection. Two per
q nj. month and running for oilice Will MI
while. ard make eysryhcdy rtah and jolly
20, taks your tinpe. Min Lazy.
ssA1 AID cAslnW. 81
& ANriAes n - OAasjsuton Ossrsw says:
NJ hsse - - tone as9en1eat . ess
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OLD SCHOOL PREsBYrERY OF THE CoNPEDE-
RATE SrATRs.-The New Orleans Sunday Delta
has been furnished with the following card,
addressed 70 the Presbytsries 20. 81 Of the
Confederate States Of America:
At the request OF q majority Of the Presby-
teries, In their name, and by their authority,
the undersigned hsreby convoke general
assembly, to be composed OF Com mmissionsrs
from all the Presbyteries 20. 81 Of the Con-
fsderate States Of America, to meet In the city
q Augusta, Ga, on Wednesday, the 4th OF
December next. at II O'Clock A. M.
JoHn HI, GxAr,
j HEHAr WADDEL.
The last Moderator Of the old Assembly
present has besn requested to preach the OPEN
Ing sermon. and prssids unttl Moderator II
elected, who will be Rev. r. McFarland. D.
D., Of Virginia. 80 ,. Y