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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02
For the Soldiers.

Mr.. Sheriff High acknowledges the receipt Of the
following articles for the soldiers
Mrs. G. W. Mordecai of Raleigh, six pair Of socks.
Mis-. William Watson, four pair of socks.
Mrs. Albert Johnson, ten pair of socks
Miss G.. Hinton, eight pair of socks and two
blankets.
Mrs. G. L. Ryan, six pair of socks.
Mrs. Robert &. Lewis, four pair of drawers, four
shirts and two pair yarn socks.
Mrs. DR.. Fab. j. Haywood, six blankets and six
pair of socks.
Miss Mary Fab Haywood, two pair of socks.
Mrs. NJ. W. Reid two blankets, three pair of socks
and one pair of drawers
Mrs. Henry Porter, three blankets and six pair Of
socks.
Mrs. W. II. Jones' four blankets and six pair of
socks. s
Master Ed. A. JONES' one pair of wooden socks.
Master Nick S. Jones, one pair of wooden socks.
Mrs. D. NJ Barri2ger, four blankets and four
pair of socks. .-. --
Bette Kiff High two pair of socks.
Rebecca Warren High, one blanket
Mrs. A. NJ. Lewis, four pair Of socks and two
blankets. .1-. ...- .a.
Mrs. H. W. Hustled, twelve cotton skirts, two
flannel shirts, ten pair cotton jeans drawers, two
bankets-one felt fur blanket four pair of cotton
and four pair of woolen socks.
Master Willie Rogers, three pair of socks and one
blanket. '.%e
Mrs. II. Sidney Smith, four blankets, one coat,
one pair of pants, seven pair of wooen socks and
ten of cotton sssls-
Mrs. VIM. P. Hayes of Wake, two pair of socks
and one pair of drawers. t.,..
Mrs. D 'sda Ann Virgins, four pair Of socks and
| two towels. -s&. ry
Fannie W. Rowland two shirts and one pair Of
| socks.
Mrs. Candis Hcarts6eld seven pair Of yarn socks,
two pair of drawers and 20 pounds Of soap.
Miss NJ F. Jordan, three pair of socks s
Miss NJ H. Page, six pair Of socks. N
Miss Mary Page, three pair of socks and soap.
Mrs James R. Page, six pair Of socks.
Mrs. Calvin j. Rogers, four pair of socks and four
blankets. -js
| Mrs. H. O. Parker, six pair Of cotton socks
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02
For the Standard.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Sept. "a, 1861.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Sept. a. 1861.
Mn. EDITOR: DR.. Yhomas H. Wright, one of our
most prominent citizens died in this city, Satur-
day last about l2 NJ. DR.. Wright has been Presi.
dent of the Cape Fear Bank for good many years,
during which time he Was one of the most punctual
men to business in Wilmington, and was dischar.
ging it feebly till the last. lie was thorough
business man, useful citizen, and an exemplary
ckristion
Another lot of Yankee Doodles passed through
here Sunday for the Southern zone Including Off
GERS suppose there must have been near two hun
dred, and oh! Emulam, what physiognomies !
Some reminded me more Of monkeys than any thing
else, hut the whole shown clearly that they were
descendants of the "baboon."
There has just been sword factory started here
We are making in Wilmington our rifles, pistols
guns and swords. Business of all kinds is growing
One of our dry-goods merchants told me that he
sold over six hundred dollars worth, for cash, on
yesterday.
There is considerable change here in the atmos
phere. A fire feels comfortable, indoors This
morning, several over coats and shawls have made
their appearance on the Streets WORRELL.
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The SEQUEsTRATIoN Acr.-Under this act, We
have the of but receiver appointed in this
State. The Newbern Progress says that II. C..
Jones, ESQ., Of Craven, has been appointed Receiver
for that District by Judge Biggs. We presume the
appointment is proper one.
In this connection we would remark that We con.
cieve the position of Receiver under the Sequestra
tion Act is very important and highly responsible
one. 1t is not every man or every lawyer who is
competent. We hope the Confederate government
will exercise wise discretion in their selection.
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Town of Washington.

The people of this place seem to be fully aroused
to their exposed condition. With half chance
they will do as much to defend themselves as any
look on. We regret to learn from indications in
the Newbern Progress that Old Athens since the
fight, has sunk again into stupor. She had better
bestir herself
On the 10th instant, at large public meeting
held in Washington, patriotic and stirring speeches
were made by Messrs. W. j. Ellison, William B.
Rodman and F. 3. Satterthwaite, Of Pitt. Mr.. j.
A. Stanly in behalf of the committee reported the
following among other resolutions, which were
adopted unanimously:
| Resolced, 3D. We warn all citizens ofthe county,
that any aid or comfort extended to the enemy, or
any recognition of the authority of the Federal Gov
eminent, is treason against the State Of NorthCa
olina and the Confederate States, and is punishable
by death by the laws of both.
Resolred, Sd. That we have good reason to con-
gratulate the patriotic citizens Of this county upon
the prompt manner in which they have rallied to
the standard of our government, and We feel assu-
red that they need no exhortation to arouse their
vigilance their determination to drive the inva-
ders from our soil.
Resolced, 4th. That our State government or
rather late State government under the rule and
domination of the miscaled Military Board, is
Justly and righteousy receiving the condemnation
and execration Of the people of North Carolina for
the shameful manner in Which they have sacrificed
some of our most important coast -dcfenees and we
regard the defeat of the Seven Regiment Ordinance
in the State Convention, defeated through their in
strumentality) as ono of the most mschievous Of
their many mischicvous doings, and by which
large and rich portion of our State has been expo
sed to the ravages of ruthless enemy.
Resolred, 9TH That we have every confidence ir
the wisdom and integrity of the Confederate author
tiles, and we pledge to them our best efforts to fur
ther and promote all measures they may adopt tt
l expel the invaders from our soil.
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The LINCOLN FLEET.-lt is said that the Lincoln
feet of eight men of war and large number of
transports and gunboats sailed from Fortress Mon
that a force of $4,000 men were on board.
We have heard nothing of the fleet on our coast.
There grounds for supposng that an attack will
next be made upon the Georgia coast We hope
the forces on our coast will keep sharp eye.
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For iii; STANDARD.
! COAST OFFENCES

: =
My attention has been called to the fact of heavy
gun (no doubt the tennct columbiad referred to in
my statement Of the 18th instant, published in the
Standard and Register Of the 2lst) )ahaving fallen
into the hands Of the enemy at Hatteras unneunted
@Ihls nne cannon was in its proper place It Fort
Macon, and was not ordered away by me.
One object Of this card is to correct popular
faQacy that guns of large bore Or cali6re range to
greater distances, With sproportionable charges.
This IS M rot % in general Or the contrary, the
heavy 81 Founders, OF about three tons weight,
to sea under ordinary elevations, further than any
other smooth bored guns. ,...
The only, military advantages of guns Of large
bore, IS tie snashiag effect Of tho ball. produced 5y
Its ercess;re Night and masa
The general result under the circumstances Of the
seige would doubtless have been thesane had all tho
guns at Hatteras been hn-inch colxmtiads.
'.51s,...,.s., 4, WALTER GWYNN.
Raleigh, September %, 1861
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A PRArsEwoKruY MovEMENT-We learn that
gentlemen in this community, and at several other
points in the State, are engaged in forming COM
pany to be composed of men over forty-fve years
of age, for service on our coast The members of
the company are to serve without pay, but to be
supported, of course, by the State. Gen. Walter
Gwynn, we understand will command the company.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02
The Stay La W.

a correspondent at Wilkes5oro' in this State writ
ing to us on the 18th says: Judge Saunders held
Superior Court this week, and in def nee to the
Stay Law he did not even take up the civil docket.
From what can see and hear, there is much dissat-
sfaction felt toward it by the honest fair minded
part of the community. l have not known dol
lars worth of property sacrificed in SIX months by
"merciless creditors"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

YANKEE AFFECTION FOR THE NEGRo.-We learn
that three out of four negro men, pilots and boat
men, who made their escape at certain point on
our coast to one of the Yankee vessels cndeavored
to return to their homes, and were shot in the at
tempt They were worked so hard by the Yankees
that they could not stand it, and were shot down
like dogs when they tried to get away. This is a
specimen of Yankee affection for the negro.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02
. Whole NUMBER 1883.
Sugar and salt.

Y These articles Of necessity greatly in demand
Their scarcity and the conduct Of spectators has
mace them exceedingly high, The delay. Of our
people to provide them at time when they could
have been easily and cheaply obtained renders them
difficult to obtain.
We are glad to learn that this scarcity will
be relieved. It-zis announced by the press, that
there are at this me $50 car loads Of sugar tthe
Grand junction in Tennessee, awaiting transporta-
ton eastward. On the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
Road there are also 100, 900 bushels of salt to be
sent in this direction. The salines of Smythe coun
ty, Va, can furnish 10000 bushels a week. II
these published facts correct it is plain that the
scarcity Of which We now complain cannot much
longer exist. ae
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Kittrell.S Springs.

We visited Kittrelrs on Saturday, and returned
on Wednesday last. We had not been there since
the improvements on the premises by the Messrs,
Blackna; and We must say, in justice to these gen,
tlemen that they have exhibited much judgment
and enterprise both to the character and extent
of their accommodations. We found and left some
sixty to seventyfve persons at the Springs though
the season is far advanced and the nights were cool
in that locality. We learn that at one time during
the past summer, there were from three hundred to
four hundred persons at these Sprngs-a larger
number than at any watering place in the Southern
States during the late season. There can be no
doubt about the valuable properties of these waters
DR.. Blacknall, of the proprietors is constantly
in his place. and omits neither pains expense to
render his guests comfortable We return him
thus publicly sincere thanks for attentions and
courtcsies shown to u.s. The other proprietor, C.
c. Backnall, ESQ.,, is absent in the service at Ma
nassas.
This is destined to be one of the most fashionable
| places of resort in the Confederate States. a
Col. Spruills regiment of cavalry is stationed fol
the present near Kittrells. This is a fine body o
men, commanded by excellent officers. Some sick
ness prevails in the regiment but it is believed tina
it will not become general or very fatal
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18TH REGIMENr.-We learn that the 18th voun-
teer regiment was organized at High Point on Sat-
urday last by the election of the following officers
Lieut. Colonel Lane, now at Yorktown, Of the 1st
regiment Colonel; Lieut.. Lowe, Of Montgomery,
Lieutenant Colonel; and Capt r. E.. Reeves, of
surry, Major. This regiment, we presume, will
also be sent to the coast We learn that another
regiment will soon be formed at High Point
The Legislature at its late session, passed an act
providing that the numbers Of the regiments shall
remain as they were-that is that the State troops
shall be numbered from 70 -, and the twelve
months troops from upwards. The regiment
above named is, therefore the 1sth and the last
formed-Col Jordan's-is the 2Ist.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

- We had the pleasure Of meeting Col. j. n.
Leach and Lieut. Duval at Kttrell's, during our
cent visit to that place. Col Leach was recovering
from a severe attack Of sickness, but was in good
spirits, and anxious to return to his post in the
army. He left on Wednesday morning for Manas-
sas. Lieut. Duval was also improving in health.
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RA LEIGH N 6. VHDrEs DAY OCTOBER 4 1861
The Latest News.


The Northern mail on Thursday evening failed 10
connect, hence we are without any news by that
route North of Weldon From the East we learn
that Lincoln's steamers are still lowering on our
coast, near Beaufort and Wilmington, but no fleet
has yet made its. appearance. This would seem to
indicate that there was some truth in the rumor that
the next raid would be upon Brunswick, Georgia.
or some other Southern point. s.s}gs
+ We have no intelligence from Hatteras Our
people and forces to be getting ready for the
enemy about Wilmington, Fort Macon, Newbern,
Washington, Hyde and Roanoke Island.
We learn from the Wilmington J"urnal, that w.
A. Wright, Esq, has been elected President Of the
Bank Of Cape Fear in place of DR.. Wright, deceased
The Goldsboro' Tribune announces the appoint,
ment of thirteen Receivers by Judge Biggs, under
the sequestration act.
From the Charlotte Bulletin we learn that Gen.
Wise having accepted another command, Gen. Floyd
has been put in command of the forces in that
division.
More Lincoln prisoners coming in to Richmond
The news of Col. Thomas escape from Fort Nc
Henry, we fear, is too good TO be true.
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Gle STANDARD.
RALEIGH SATURDAY., SEPT. %, sec1.

CAPrIoNs.-We publish to-day complete list of
the Captions of the Acts passed at the late session
of the Legislature AS soon as we can obtain them
we shall give our readers synopsis at least Of the
Militia and Revenue bills The Legislature should
have respected the wishes of the people enough to
have had these bills, with the Stay Law, published
in every paper of the State and paid them for it
As it is many of the people will never sec taem-
The reader will perceive several bills of the same
title. We give them however, as they we're passed.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

"HATrERAs understand that information
has been received in Ncwbern, and believed there
to be reliable, that Major E. D. Hall, of the 7th
Regiment n. C. State Troops, who is stationed in
Hyde county, has captured some twelve native trail
tors who had gone over to the banks and taken the
oath, and had returned to the mainland to act as
Lincolnitc spies and enissaries. On their persons
were found documents addressed 20 the authorities
and people Of Newbern, Washington and other
towns, requesting them to offer no opposition to the
advance Of the Federal troops into the interior of
the State promising that if no opposition was offer
cd by them, they wonid not be molested. The men
have been detained in custody, and the documents
forwarded to Head Quarters"
We have heard that the authorities here have re-
ceivet information similar to the above stated by
the Wilmington Journal If it be true, of course
but little difficulty arise as to what should be
done with the traitors.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

Gen. Gwynn has published lengthy statement
of his connection with the coast dcfences of North.
Carolina We have not had time to read it yet, but
as soon as we do We will make a synopsis OF his
statement. Of course, human-naturc like, the Gen
cra undertakes to clear himself of all blame which
is more than the public generally is willing to do.--
Charlotte Democrat.
We are surprised at the Democrat The Editor
admits that he has not read Gen. Gwynn's Defence
and yet he takes it for granted that he deserves
blame, and he still Lames him for his management
of the coast defences. So far the 'public gener-
| ally" is concerned, VIC have seen no one who
has read Gen. Gwynn's defence, who does not
consider it triumphant and conclusive in every re-
! spect. We trust the Editor of the Democrat VIII
read General Gwynns defence carefully, and then
say what he thinks of it as just and impartial
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

The Iredell Express says that the salt-works near
Abingdon, Va, are turning out 5000 bushels per
day ...
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The Pro lnce Loan.

What has become of the produce loan in this
State? We have scarcely heard word of it since
the Commissioner issued his advertisement In the
other States the produce loan has run up to near
1000, 900 of bales of cotton. Will North Carolina
do nothing in this regard? Her people are doing
much to support the war, but our wealthy planters
Can much more, if they will take hold Of the produce
loan as they should.
What is the matter? Is the Commissioner of
this State doing what he might? He must allow
us to touch him up, or to stir up his mind by way
of remembrance.
We learn from the Fayetteville O1serrer that there
Is much inquiry in that section among farmers as
to the terms and to whom they sha! apply. Agents
Should be appointed in every County in the State.
We suppose the government would take on loan
c'tton, wheat, corn or tobacco.
Since writing the above we remember to have
heard recently that j. w. B. Watson, Esq, the
Senator from Johnston, had subscribed 800 bales Of
c'tton' and that Col G. W. Watson, of the same
County had subscribed 100 bales. We learn thai
the aggregate subscription of these two gentlemen
in produce and cash to the Confederate loan. is
$4,000.
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Independeut Cavalry.

A most effective force for the East would be the
formation of Independent Cavalry Lesions to serve
Two could be formed in the Edenton district, two on
Tar River, two Neuse, and two from the Counties
adjacent to Swansboro' and Topsa Inlet They
could furnish their horses and arms, say sabres,
pstss and double-barrelled guns without pay or
expense to the State except for tents, camp equip
age and food
We know the liberality and the courage Of the
Eastern people, and we hazard nothing in saying
that thousands Of good and true men can be found
in these Counties to get up these Legons OF
course they must be composed Of men of property
and means who can afford it.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

0oL" CLNGMAN's REGIMENT This fine regiment,
lou" North Carolina volunteers numbering 1915
'"ohg' arrived in this City from Asheve, on We'd
nsSuay last We presume it is en- route for the
'0aS'' We have not learned the several companies
and names of officers, which compose it. -.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02
The Right Spirit.

We conyersed with gentleman day or two
since, who informed US that as soon as the war had
fully commenced he had a loom made, procured
bale of cotton, wool, cards. spinning wheels. &c,
and the females in his family, under the superinten
dencc of his wife, went to work making cloth Of diff
ferent kinds for clothing for his family, which num-
bers about fifty persons, white and black. His wife
and daughters now wear homespun, though he. is
gentleman of good estate. -
We saw Mrs. j. Parker Jordan, whose stirring
appeal to the ladies of the State We publish to-day
in the ball room at Kittrelrs few evenings SINCE
very neatly dressed in domestic checks.
This is the right spirit We must learn to live
within ourselves but above all must we incur sacri-
fees in order that our brave troops may be COM
fortably clothed during the coming winter Let
every woman in the State emulate especially at this
time, the example SO beautifully portrayed by Solo.
mon:
"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her
hands hold the dista She stretcheth out her hands
to the poor yea, she reacheth forth her hands to
the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for heI
household for all her household are clothed with
scarlet Her husband is known in the gates
when he stitch among the elders of the land.
She looketh well to the ways of her household. ane
eateth not the bread of idleness Her children artist
up and call her blessed; her husband also and hi
praiseth her."
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WASHINGTON GRAfs.-Of this excellent company
We observe by the Washington Dispatch that Capt
I. Sparrow, three Lieutenants, two scrgeants, two
corporals and AZ prvates captured at Hatteras
Thirty five prvates who were either the sick list
Or on furlough escaped, and are now in Washington
ready to avenge the capture of their comrades
Capt. Sparrow is brave, noble hearted Christian
gentleman, and his comrades, 9th officers and men
are all brave, and deserved better fate.
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WILMINGTON. are glad to perceive that the
most active preparations going on for the pro-
lection of Wilmington against the invader. Col.
Fremont, by his energy and skill, we'll merits the
favorable notice We took of him some time since,
when we commended him but without success to
the favorable notice of the now defunct Military
Board Of this State. Col. w. G. Howard proposes
to raise regiment of cavalry for the defence Of
that place and its vicinity. This is capital idea
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-10-02

TH-CAK0IISA UENERALS-I otdtt
Is well represented in the Army officers of the Con-
lcde3ate States although but few of them have been
appointed from among her present citizens. There
are Gems Polk, Bragg, Holmes, Loring, Gatlin,
Aolllcoer, Rains and Hill, though South Carroll.
man, We claim him. McCulloch is of North Caro-
l'la stock, if not native. As to Colones who are
NOtth.Caronians, they number many.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

THE QUESTION SETTLED.-We received
aispatch from D. d. Cotton, Esq., this morn
ing, dated at San Francisco, stating that
the Republicans bad taken down the name
oE Stanford and hOisted that of Conness,
in the Times Some Republicans Of this
place telegraphed for further information,
aud we're informed that it was merely de-
lection of the Times newspaper. We have
rad some further intelligence on the sub
eCs, which satisfies us that there is q seri-
ous detection in the Republican ranks, and
that large numbers have determined to vote
gcrConness. This movement, in our Opin-
ion, settles the question, that the contest
for Governor Is between COnness and Nc
GOnnelI and such being the case, every
Union voter--every man who prefers
continuance Of peace to lighting the torch
Of civil war in our midst--every one oppos'
I'd to deliveSing the State over to JEFF. Davis
Co., cannot hesitate to vote for John
CONFESS We shall probably receive some
further intelligence relative to StanfOrd's
withdrawal, by telegraph, before going to
press.