Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-31
Correspondence Of the Raleigh Standard.
SUFFOLK, Va, july 24th. 1861.

Mr.. EDrroR:-The exciting news from Manassas
Junction so absorbs all other interests that letter
from any other place in Virginia will scarcely be
read, must therefore make this communication az
short as possible. 5@a -
The 2lst Of July, 1861, will ever be memora-
bic day in the history Of Virginia and the whole
Southern Confederacy. On this day the greatest
battle ever fought between the two Oceans was
fought at Bulls Run. firmly believe that the re-
suit of this battle is to exert mightier influence
in the future than any other evcS fought upon
American soil. Well may the whole South rejoice
in the glorious victory obtained. But our cup Of
joy will have mingled with its contents portion of
sorrow; for many Of our most patriotic and brave
men have fallen. North Carolina will long mourn
the death of Charles F. Fisher and few days may
reveal the loss of others equally deserving the sym
pathy Of all But must not forget that my busi-
ness is only to give passing news and not to COM
ment on passing events farther.
In my last, informed you that there were num-
Der sick in the 4th Regiment of North-C Carolina
Volunteers, but none seriously. But much to my
SURPRISE in few hours after the lines were penned
two young men who had been confined for several
days, breathed their last A few days previous to
their death they were removed from the hospital to
the law Office of Mr. Riddick, and carefully nursed
by the ladies until death closed their day Of life
Their names were James L. B. Swearingen and Jno.
NJ Motley. The former from Stanly county, a mem.
Der of the Stanly Marksmen, commanded by Capt
Anderson, aged about "a years; and the latter from
Rockingham county, connected with the Reid
Guards commanded by Capt Slade, aged about %
years. Their remains were carefully encased in
metallic cofins and sent home for interment
There are quite number of sick in the hospitals
but the physicians say none are dangerous now.
The 4th regiment received orders yesterday to
hold themselves in readiness to remove, but to what
point, those not in the secrets of the movements
our army do not know probably to the vicinity o.
Manassas or to the neighborhood Of Snithfeld,
where the 3rd regiment are encamped. u think
they will probably 20 to the latter place.
Col Pender was in town to day and repdrts his
regiment in good condition and comfortly situated
Camp Rufin, is the name of their present encamp.
ment
tits reported that two other regiments from North
Carolina are to arrive here ina few days, and Adt
Fleming was here day or two since to meet Capt
Ramseur's Artillery company from Raleigh who are
to be stationed at or near Camp Ruf6n. They had
not arrived there yesterday. sg1'
A rumor prevailed last week that Gen. Butler
would attack Norfolk by landing at Lynn Haven
Bay and there is reason to suppose that the attack
was contemplated, but deferred for some reason
It is confidently expected that an attack will be
made this week. but I think the victory gained al
Bulls Run, will produce another postponement-
The tents at Newport News were struck on Satur.
day last, and that afternoon, and on Sunday, much
firing was heard in that direction, but no battle that
we have yet heard Of. has been fought there.
A heavy rain storm was experienced here on Mon
day afternoon and night Several Of the tents in
camp Ellis were overturned, and many Of the SOL
diers complained of not sleeping well that night.
Farmers assure me, that there will be q larger
crop of corn raised in this section this year. than
ever before and the prospect is not at all favorable to
our being starved out by the Lincoln blockade.
GULIELMUS.