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NORTH CAROLINA ITEMS.

HEBREW PATRIoTIsM.-The patriotic ladies of the
Hebrew faith in Charlotte in this State have sent
$3.50 to the authorities of that town to be appropr
ated to the benefit of the families of our brave vol
unteers Put it upon record to their honor.
FLoUR.-The Inspector of flour in Fayetteville,
Mr. Sedberry the Observer says, states that the re-
ceipts at the -four warehouse there have been 12,-
lS2 barrels for the past twelve months against IT.
76S for last year.
DIvDENDs-The bank of Clarendon, at Fayette-
vile, divides per cent and the bank of Washing
ton 81 per cent for the last six months.
LINCOLN" Carolina Rangers" is the name of a
new company from Lincoln county, recently enter
ed the camp at Garysburg. 1t is commanded by
Capt. G. W. Seagle.
Our TRooPs.-Several companies of the 18th reg
iment of State volunteers have reached the rendez
YOURS at Danville, Virginia. The Danve Register
speaks in high terms of n. c. troops there
The Statesville railroad is completed from States
willie to within q miles of Davidson College.
WHEAT CRoP.-The Charlotte Democrat says
that it learns from all directions the most favorable
accounts of the wheat crops.
Old Meckenburg county of this State has four
companies in the field and three others nearly ready
Capt Davidsons infantry, Capt. Brem's artillery,
and the Sharan Riflemen.
The Charlotte Democrat says that it has been
suggested that the citizens Of Charlotte present Gen.
Hill fine charger That's right.
TRooPs.-The Goldsboro' Tribune says, troops
continue to pass through Godsboro' with undimin-
ished power, from various parts of the Southern
Confederacy, towards the seat of contest The
threats of our opponents have no other effect than
to inspire our friends with ardor for the conflict
CRAVEN CoUNTY.-The Newbern Progress of the
2nd inst, says: Capt Guions artillery company
left at 10 o'clock yesterday for Fort Macon. They
numbered over 100 men, This is the 9TH company
which has left this county for the war; and the 9th
is well on the way.
AFFLICTING.-A worthy citizen of Union county,
Mr.. j. F. Hough, Clerk the County Court, was kill
ed in Monroe on the oath, by shot from pistol
in the hands of Mr. James Richards. Mr.. R. affirms
it was accidental but the community seems much
excited, and the case will be Investigated.
Davidson College had 81 students on its catalogue
the past year. 1t has large and able faculty.
The new President, DR.. kirkpatrick, is making a
fine impression.
CHARLoTTE.-M W. Alexander, Captain of the
Charlotte Regulators, addresses the public very
serious card through the papers, urging industry
and economy upon the people; guarding them
against vicious habits, or assembling for gaming or
Improbable amusements; putting them on the alert
for spies, secret enemies, &c. and guarding those
who have houses to rent not to endanger their prop
erty by renting them for baudy houses, &c. He
lets them know that the Charlotte Regulators will
keep matters straight in their beat.
The Savings Institute at Hillsboro', has declared
q dividend OF four cent
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State EacfnriRR.

One does not know what he can do until he tries,
and there are many of in the South who will not
try until we are obliged to- The war is exerting a
happy influence upon our mechanics. In all parts
of the State an impetus has been given to invention
and the exertion of mechanic skill. In this City,
military uniforms, cartridge boxes, &C., gotten
up in fine style Baldwin Co., of Wilmington, are
having manufactured in the best style, whatever is
needed both for officers and soldiers. At Thomas
vile, Salisbury, Charlotte and other places, the
same spirit is manifested The State has percus-
sion cap factory in operation under the direction of
Mr. Kuester and at the Institution of the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind, balls and cartridges are made
We do not see why some of our Founders are not
getting up cannon and that some of our Smiths are
not making swords and sabres
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WAR RUMORS AND FACTS.
COMPILED FROM OUR EXCHANGES

COMPILED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
SKIRMIsH NEAR ALExANDRIA-On Friday last Mr..
Hanes and a company of 80 men of the Governors
Guard from Richmond, with two guides, left their
camp at Manassas Gap en- route for Alexandria
They reconnotered for a day or two gradually get
ting nearer to Alexandria, until Sunday evening
found them within mile and half of the town.
They had by some means gotten the countersign of
the enemy, and had passed three of the enemies
pickets The detachment here separated into squads
and Mr.. Hanes with three men, rode up to three of
the enemies scouts AND ordered them to surrender.
They fired upon him and wounded him fatally HIS
men returned the fire and killed two of the scouts
Soon about 30 Of the enemy rallied, and our scouts
having gotten together fired them killing as sup
posed about six, and made good their retreat with
out being able to recover the body of Hanes. No
one else injured or captured.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 1.-Two regiments will
advance to New Market Bridge tomorrow.
Col. Carey Jones, OF Hampton, has been arrested
in consequence of several letters found board the
prize British schooner Tropic Wind, which impli-
Gates several prominent persons.
1t is well known here that an attack on the New
port News was only prevented, on last Friday night
by the ncesSant rains which prevailed during that
night
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July There are no apparent
indications here of an advance by the Federal the
Confederate forces
LOUISVILLE, July 1.-Messrs. Breckenridge and
Burnett have left for Washington. Powell will
also go.
BALTIMORE, July 1.-Since two o'clock this morn
ing, startling proceedings have occurred. Detach-
ments of Artillery and Infantry have been posted
on Monument Square and the Exchange Place, and
in the Eighth Ward, on Broadway and at other
points Before daylight all the members of the
Board of Police, except the Mayor, were arrested
1t is said that these proceedings instituted by
Gen. Banks, in consequence as he regarded, of the
discovery of plot against Federal supremacy in
Baltimore. "
WASHINGTON, July 1.-The federal forces are
dered to occupy Fairfax by the 4th of July.
The Southerners arc running railroad cars within
ten miles of Alexandria. s.
The Confederate steamer George Page, is cruising
in the vicinity of Aqua Greek.
Colonel Stone is to occupy the Maryland Heights
commanding Harper's Ferry.
20 VIM. Brent of South Carolina, and Henry Scott,
Of Maryland, have been arrested as alleged spies.
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The Comet.

This celestial stranger which had been striving
for several evenings to peep through the clouds at
us, made its appearance full-orbed on Tuesday eve
ning to the surprise of every one. Its approach to
our planet, so far as we are advised, had not been
heralded by the astronomers So intent are they,
with the rest of mankind, in looking after the tan
gled affairs of this mundane sphere that they must
have forgotten recently to the starry heavens.
Its appearance was exceedingly brilliant about
quarter to nine o'clock on Tuesday evening, in
north-westerly direction, being about 80 degrees
above the horizon. Its tail extended south
beyond the zenith. We have not seen so much
tail to any animal for long time. As the night
advanced its inclination was Northward, and the
tail Southwark. Whence he comes or what is his
name, are questions which the astronomers must
answer. What is the object of his visit, is beyond
mortal ken. The day has gone by when the appear
auce of a comet is alarming. Some people however
will in its appearance just at this time, and its
direction, grounds to prognostcate direful calam-
ties from the war. But as its appearance is more
mild than otherwise may it not portend, If any
thing, an early peace?
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GENERAL NEWS.

FIGHTNG PREAcHERs.-The Methodists of North
western Virginia have had much trouble with the
Abolitionsts. 1t is said that the ministers of the
Western Virginia Conference NJ. E. Church South,
to the number of some eight ten had enlisted for
the war against Lincoln.
Own ARMs-The Abingdon, Va. paper says that
some of the volunteers from that region taking
their own rifles into the army. There is no fire.
arm more fatal If the men can see the enemy
within reasonable distance their balls will be
to find them. n ! 81, - ~
SHARP.-The bearer of dispatches to the Confed-
crate Government last, landed in Canada and sue
ceeded in making his way through Chicago, and
thence to Nashville, Tenn. He says that England
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Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.

Under the efficient management of DR.. Hawkins
and his excellent assistants this Road continues to
do fine business, Notwithstanding the freight has
been almost entirely cut off The travel is quite
large The transportation of soldiers, baggage &C.,
has been large, but the charges are so low as to
bring but little real profit to the Road. We learn
at late meeting of the Board dividend was made
of per cent for the last six months
On Thursday last the annual meeting of the stock
holders of this Road held in this City. We learn
that all the old Directors were reelected with the
exception of Maj. c. L. Hinton, who declined. j.
B. Bachelor, Esq, of Warren, was elected in his
place The act of the last Legislature, increasing
the capital stock, was accepted
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and France will acknowledge tie Confederate States
as one of the powers of the EARTH early; that the
capitalists of Europe will advance 5000 600 900 on
the cotton crop, and that England and France have
sent 20 additional ships of the line to our Shores
and that the blockade will be raised before the LIST
of November.
Elk. Gov. Smith, of Va, now an old man, has been
appointed Colonel in the Virginia troops by the
Convention.
ARRIyAL-The Richmond Enquirer says that
Prince Camille de Polignac of France has arrived
in that city, and like La Fayette he offers to draw
his sword in behalf of brave and generous people.
RIGHT SPIRIr.-The people of Lawrence county,
Tenn, at a recent public meeting, recommended to
the people Of the State the reelection of Gov Har
rs, and the election of John Bell and A. O. P Mich
olson to the Confederate States, and that all minor
offices oe filled equally by wings and democrats
thus discarding old party lines. A similar course
in this State would no doubt meet with the sanction
of the people.
TENDERED.-It is said that 100000 volunteers
have rendered their services to the Confederate States
to defend the rights of the South They will do it.
FIRE-The Virginia State Penetentiary, at Rich
mond, was severely damaged by fire on the 1stinst
The workshops were destroyed, and much other
property. No prisoners escaped
SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND BALEs.-The Mont
gomery Confederation learns from the most reliable
authority, that the people of Alabama through their
Congressional representatives, will subscribe at least
100000 bales towards the $4,000, 900 loan. All
honor to the patriotism of generous and liberal
people, who love their country more than gold.
IMPORTANT FROM OUR COMMISSIONERS are re-
liably informed, says the Montgomery Post, that a
letter has been received in this city from the Hon.
VIM. L. Yancey, in which he states that our indie
pendence will certainly be recognized by England
during the month of August and that he expects to
be at home in September
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Fifth Regiment.

The Petersburg and Richmond papers speak fiat
teringly of this Regiment as they have done of the
four from this State which have preceded it.
1t has joined our First Regiment under Gen.
Hill, at Yorktown, and expect to hear from it
soon, standing up manully for Southern rights, we
re-publish its list of officers and companies as sew
eral changes have taken place since its organization
Field Qtfcers.-Colonel, Robert NJ. McKenney !;
Lieutenant Colonel, R. R. Ihrie; Major, W. F.
Green.
The Regiment.-Hornet Light Infantry, Capt
Murcheson; Franklin Rifles, Capt Perry; Mountain
Boys, Capt COrbett; Ellis Guards, Capt, Love;
Monroe Light Infantry, Capt McRae; NOrthamp-
ton Guards, Capt. Stancell; Chatham Rifles, Capt
Taylor; Confederate Guards, Capt. Battle; Rocky
Mountain Light Infantry, Capt Hammond; Sandy
Creek Rough and Readys, Capt Jackson; Tar
River Guards, Capt Perry; Alamance Boys, Capt
Stockard. The regiment numbers 1150 men.
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The Pocahontas and Pawnee have sailed for Ma
thias Point 80.
Captain Craven now commands the Potomac
hotilla, vice Captain Ward
The Freeborn has been so badly crippled that
she viii probably be condemned. So.
Fourteen Of the scouts of the Confederate forces
attacked the Federal pickets at Shutters Hill, and
killed and wounded one Of the Federal forces.
Skirmishing continues at Grafton, but the details
are suppressed.
John @. Fremont has been commissioned as q
regular Major General, ranking next to Gen. Nc
Clelland
An order has been issued to supply the whole
force on both sides the Potomac with extra rations
for six days.
thing waiting It is understood that the Govern
ment has decided to take HIM out of the way, and
it is believed that general advance will occur about
the 4th of July.
HAGERsTowN Nd, July 1.-Two Southern Regi-
ments, at Harper's Ferry, have destroyed the bal
ance of the railroad bridge After doing so they
crossed to the Maryland side and captured many
boats.
New YORK, July 1.-The correspondent of the
Journal Of Commerce states that it was generally
believed in Washington city On Saturday, that the
federal forces would advance on the Confederate
army some time during the first week in July, and
would have moved before that time, but Gen. Scott
desired the military control Of Baltimore, thereby
leaving no enemy in the rear.
A most significant article is published simultane-
ously in the Paris Patrie and Nonituer 1t EVIL
IDENTIFY foreshadows the coming recognition of the
Confederate States of America. The Emperor of
France announces for himself and other European
powers, that the Southern Confederacy has the
same claims for its acknowledgment as new king
dom, that Italy had. When it shows that it can
ipfo no h.
lished with It's rulers
The city gossip column in this Tribune this
morning, states that it is impossible for the Federal
forces to move forward, until about one thousand
wagons are obtained, and that decided demonstra
ton can be made earlier than the 10th of July.
The Journal of Commerce states that recent de-
velopments indicate that Gen. Scott intends to
make no forward movements into Virginia this
summer.
MEMPHIS, July IAN express has just arrived
at Little Rock from Fort Smith, bringing news that
Missouri is being over-run with Federal troops.
Illinois Lincolnites possess the town on each side
of the Missouri river.
Lane and Montgomery are marching for the In
dian country.
Springfield is filled with Federal troops, who in
tend to invade Arkansas through Fayetteville.
Ben McCulloch has issued call for the Arkan-
SLAMS to rendezvous promptly at Fayetteville, to
drive back the invaders, and sustain the Missou-
rians.
ST. LOUIS, July 1.-Nine of the Missourians who
were recently engaged in blowing up bridges with
powder have been arrested at Chillicothe and con-
fined in Jail.
INDEPENDENCE, July 1.-Intelgence has been re-
ceived here announcing that TO- 900 Missourians
encamped about one hundred miles below this point
and are preparing for an advance.
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Death in the Camps.

Our volunteer troops have so far been unusually
healthy, in view Of the great change in their habits
and their exposure IN the camps. Considering the
number, they have been remarkably exempt from
Sickness and the deaths have been very rare. Much
of the sickness must be- chargeble to :mprudence,
and We fear too many who temperate and careful
at home, throw off proper restraints when they en-
ter the camp and consequently become more liable
to disease and death.
We regret to have to record the death of three of
our soldiers, who have been called away in few
days. Private Wrightenbury, of the Davis Guards
from Randolph county, died at the camp near this
City on Sunday last and his remains were carried
home for interment on Monday. Private Calvin
Trexler, of the Rockingham Rangers, Capt Settle,
of the third regiment near Suffolk, Va, died in
camp last week, and his body sent home. And the
Goldsborough Tribune records the death of Private
W. R Smith, of the Goldsborough Confederate Ri
fes, in camp near GOldsbOrOugh on the 2sth inst.
All these are spoken well of as citizens and as SOL
diers
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Supreme Court.--Opinions.

By PEARSON, G. jim Jones " Gerock, in equity,
from Jones, directing decree for plaintiff. In
Yates v. Cofed, in equity, from Martin, decree for
defendant. In McWilliams v. Faulcon, in equity,
from Halifax, legatee entitled to interest In Var
borough V. Marlborough, in equity, from Franklin,
declaring that there is error in the decretal order
In Brown V. Smith, from Orange, directing venire
de novo.
By BATTLE, jim Moffitt " Burgess, from Ran
dolph, affirming the judgment. In Poole v. n C.
r. r. Co., from Wake, affirming the Judgment In
Wooten v. Wood, in equity from Lenoir In State
V. Pearce, from Craven, directing decree for the
State. In Ballantyne " Turner, in equity, from
Wake.
By MANLY, J.-In Jones " Tdwards, from Greene,
affirming the judgment Ii. Grifin V. Foster, from
Martin affirming the Judgment In Lloydv. Slade,
in equity, from Edgecombe. In Adams v. Jones,
in equity, from Wake, directing an account In
Martin v. Cook, from Wilkes, demurrer sustained,
and bill dismissed.
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important Dispatch.

We learn that gentleman in this City, received
an important dispatch on Wednesday last from the
Confederate government at Richmond Its report
ed that President Davis will not object to receiving
from this State than six regiments of volunteer
troops, provided they ooIuatcer for the s0ar.
The sole object of President Davis is to secure the
very best troops and the smallest possible number
of men that will answer his purpose, at the smallest
expense. He makes no difference If we are correct
ly informed, between what are called State troops
or regulars and troops who volunteer for the war.
But six or twelve months volunteers who disband
and go home at the end Of those terms, are too e.
pensirs, and of course not so efficient as men
thoroughly drilled. Every one can see this at
glance Had our authorities called for Is or 10000
volunteers for the rar, and left to future develop
ments the question of calling out more, difficulty
would have occurred The ten regiment bill with its
Objectionable features was therefore unnecessary,
and has mainly produced the difficulty.
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Latest News.

The reign of Federal terror is on the increase In
Baltimore Gen. Banks, of Massachusetts, CON-
mands the Hessians. He has placed cannon In
many of the principal streets, and military despot
ism reigns supreme Ten thousand Lincoln troops
have recently passed through Baltimore towards
Washington
Passengers who reached Richmond on the evening
of the srd, By the Central Railroad, report that
Cons Cadwallader and Patterson crossed the Poto-
mac on the morning of the I'd, with joint force of
50, 900 men.
Passengers also report that Gen. Johnston left
Winchester on the 3D. to meet the invading forces.
Gen. Johnston had about IL, 900 men.
It is also reported that an engagement occurred
at sheuperd's Fore, between Virginia Regiment,
under COL jackson, and the Yankees.
After killing and woundng many of the Hessians,
and capturing 40 Cavalry, Col jackson fell back on
Martinsburg.
The general impression in Richmond was that we
are on the eve of important events.
heavy firing was heard in the direction of Alex
andria, on the morning of the Sd.
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N. Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The twelfth annual meeting of the North Carolina
Mutual Life Insurance Company was held July LIST,
at the Office of the Company in Raleigh, according
to the requirements of the charter whereof due
tice had been given in the City papers.
On motion, DR.. Chas. E. johnson was called to the
Chair and Kemp P. Battle, ESQ, requested to act
Secretary. The twelfth annual report of the Direc
tors, giving detailed statement of the operations
and financial condition Of the Company was read and
concurred in. The Presidents report was read and
accepted.
On motion, one thousand copies of the report of
the Directors with the report of the President the
charter and bylaws, were directed to be published
for distribution among the members.
On motion, j. G. Williams and K P Battle, were
requested to act as tellers
The meeting then proceeded to the election Of
Directors for the ensuing year, when the following
gentlemen received majority of all the votes given:
DR.. Charles E. johnson, W. W. Holden, Quentin
Busbee, H. W. Hustled, W. H. Mckee, Everard Hail.
W. S. Mason, w. H. Jones, X. P. Battle, Jno. G.
Williams, Chas B. Root P. F. Pescud, and R. H.
Battle.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
CHAS. E. JOHNSON, Chm'n.
K. P. BATTLE, Secy.
Alta subsequent meeting Of the Board of Direc-
tors, the following gentlemen were elected officers
of the Company for the ensuing year:
Chas. E. johnson, NJ D. President
W. W. Holden, VicePreSident
II. W. Hustled, Attorney.
W. H. Jones' Treasurer.
R. II. Battle, Secretary.
W. H Mckee, NJ D. Medical Examiner.
G. B. Root
W. H. Mckee En- Committee.
Q. Busbec,
R B. Haywood Medical Board of Con-
Chas. E. johnson,
The Directors declared dividend of twenty per
cent upon the premiums paid during the past year.
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Cost of the War,

War under the most favorable circumstances, is
a desolating scourge. Apart from the loss of life,
and health and limb-the waste and destruction of
property-the prostration Of business, and thou
sand other ills, the actual cost of carrying on war
even for year, is serious matter.
We, of the South, have been apparently very
anxious to know what the costs the North,
without stopping to count up its cost to the South
That, we know, is secondary matter. We intend
to resist the invader at any cost of money or life.
But it is of the greatest importance that the war
should be conducted strictly wise and economical
princples-at least that there should be no waste.
If the State Convention had left the conduct of
our military affairs to the State authorities alone,
the cost if the programme devised by the Execu-
tive, the Legislature and Military Board had been
fully carried out could not have fallen much short
of $4,000, 600 or $15, O00, 900 per annum.
This amount or even half of it added to our
present State debt if the war be continued, would
prove SO serious an incubus upon the industry of
our people, as to discourage them Yet were it quad
ripple that amount it would be eheernly borne if the
people were satisfied that our expenditures were
wisely made in accomplishing the grand object for
which We have enlisted to fight
We shall never complain at a war debt or any
other debt made by our State or National authori-
ties, when it is made judiciously and wisely. Nor
could any justly complain when the authorities
do the best they can or the best they know. Yet
debt of any kind is matter Of such moment that
those whose duty it is to pay it should keep their
eyes upon it and their agents. in order that if waste
or useless expenditure occur, whether from a want
of knowledge, or reckleSsness the agents may be
removed, and the matter placed in more judicious
hands