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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01
ALEXANDER Il. STEPHENS, [Seal.]

TIE PLAIN DUrY OF THE LEGIsLATURE.-The Leg
islature meets on Wednesday next. Its session
should be brief-its labors incessant-its speeches
few The military organization of the State is the
most important matter which will engage the atten-
ton of members. We know we but echo the COM
mon sentiment Of the people when we say that
nothing but honesty and capacity should be consid
cred in the appointment Of the officers who are to
command the troops Of the State. This is no time
for the indulgence Of fayorism or the promotion of
personal friends. Popularity is no recommendation
for military dstinction-civil service ought not to
be passport to military Office. Militia Captains,
even, are not all Napoleons. No man ought now to
be entrusted with a responsible command unless he
is in every way qualified for the discharge Of the
duties which will devolve upon him. We may
have to engage Immediately in long and bloody
war. We will almost certainly have to do some
fighting at once. If so, who wants 20 be led by an
officer in whom he can place no confidence, and
whose incompetency may display itself at the most
critical periodi Who would not infinitely prefer
lighting on his own hook p The loss Of life IS
not the worst feature Of defeat The demoraliza-
ton, and want of self confdence which it begets,
constitute its chief terrors. Let US. then have no
person in command of Regiments Brigades or Di-
visions who will be likely to cause defeat or unne-
cessary loss of life or other criminal blunders Ev-
erybody knows that there never has been a proper
mlNtary OrsanlZauOn III NOTtn.CaTOilnay OF any at
all, in fact With the exception of few Volunteer
Companies, there has not been even the appearance
of such organization.
Gentlemen have been elected to the Offices in the
militia in almost every instance, purely upon their
personal popularity and without any regard what
to their publications. But the time for all this
has passed, and therefore We were glad to see the
order of Gov. Ellis suspending the elections. We
want none but military men to hold the military
dfices The welfare of the State and Of the people
demands this. Of course We do not mean to say
that none except those who have been in the regu-
lar service should hold any office, but We. do say
that as far as possible they ought to hold the
important positions North Carolina has some dis.
gushed sons who were in the late United States
army She has some now in the army of the Con.
federate States. But If she did not have one we
think it would be the plain duty of the Legislature
to secure the services of competent men from other
States. The President of the Confederate States
has kindly ordered some Of his officers to posts in
orth-Carolina at the request Of Gov. Ellis. The
State Of South Carolina has, we believe done the
same. If their services needed and it il consis
tent with their duty to their government give them
commissions and let them remain. AT any rate
and by al means let our boys have good officers
That is all they, need Give it TO them and we will
stake them against the world Herald.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

Lieutenant Geo. B. Anderson of this place, bril-.
liant young officer Of the I'd Dragons has resigned
within the past few days. He has not yet returned
homo, We believe. WI Herald
We learn that Lieut.. Anderson was offered tho
position Of Major in Kentucky regiment but de-
clined. He preferred 70 return homo and offer biz
services q bis natiys State.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

TIE OLD NORTH STATE FoREvER-The prompt
call of this gallant State for thirty thousand voun-
teers, with the evident design Of giving aid and
comfort to Virginia, In her stand for freedom, can
never be forgotten by the people of this State We
cordially agree with the Richmond Wing, that il is
knit hearts to the actors with manacles of STEEL
In adversely or prosperity, in peace or war Nsrth-
Carolina will forever occupy the foremost place in
the affections of Virginia.-Pet. Espress.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

RESIGN rIoN.-Capt WIN. Whitehead of the Rev
enue Gutter service sent on his resignation this
morning. Capt Whitehead is Virginian BY birth,
but has resided here for some time He is an old
officer and has been in the service q long time-
W. HraN
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

Foal WAR-Our old friend VIM. B. Flanner,
Esq, d Wilmington, we are glad to see is engaged
in raising company whose services are to be ten
dered to the Governor to serve during the war
MI. Fisnner has had experiences, having been among
the volunteers in the Mexican war, and we predict
that if any fighting is to be done, he and his COM
pany will make their mark.--Nsp6rx Progress
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

Columbus County is up r srms There are al
ready three or four Compsnes rot I'D and all ready
for the fray, wherever il is To come Of. -Wil Jour-
The Columbus Guards, Capt John W. Ellis, ar
rived here on Friday last They are hardy and
determined body Of men. All they need is dsci.
pline. 81
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

81 James Gordon Bennett, the infamous editor
Of the infamous New York Herald has given 81, 900
to the Volunteer Fund" Of that city. The cir
enietion OF the Herald in this community has been
stepped. Our newsdealers have refused to deliver
ai5 more copies, and any attempt to circulate it
Hereafter viii Be severely punished -W1k Herald
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

PROTECTING THE PUBLIC PRorERrY.-If anything
else wer6Iheeded to show the true character and
spirit of the Lincoln Government its shameless
pretcnce of preserving and protecting the public
property and its vandai course regard to the same
property, would be sufficient to impress upon the
Washington authorities the ineffaceabe stamp of
low, malignant hatred and envy of the Southern
States.
When the Washington despot proclaimed, with
sanctimonious regard for his oath, that it was his
purpose to preserve and protect the public property
he doubtless obtained the credulous confidence Of
the Northern people. When, in utter disregard of
this avowed determination he deliberately applied
the torch to valuable public property to prevent its
falling into the hands of Virginia, be gave the lie to
his own professions, and showed that he hated the
South more than he regarded the public interests.
What mOnstrous inconsistency Lincoln and his
advisers involve themselves in, when in one breath
they proclaim the integrity Of the Union and its
indiSsoluble nature and in the next moment with
the intensity of fanatcal hatred, destroy the very
property which they say belongs to the whole Union.
What faith confidence can bereposed in such dou
bledealing hypocritess 1t is evidently the purpose
of the Lincoln Gov ernment. in the fixed and unal-
terable dissolution which has taken place between the
North and South, to leave as little of the common
property of all the States in the hands of the South
ern Confederacy as it is possible for them to do.
We shall get nothing from the North except what
we extort from their fears or their necessities
They will surrender nothing that they can hold with
safety and their rage and bafled hatred will act
with Punic faith whenever and wherever we credu-
lousy conide in them.-Rich. Enquirer.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

RESIGNATION OF MAJOR WMDER.-Brevet 1t Col.
John H. Winder, of Maryland, an old and distin.
guished artillery officer has resigned his position
in the service. Major Winder is well known
throughout this part of North Carolina and his
friends will rejoice to hear of his resignation If
Maryland secedes, Of which there seems new to be
no doubt his services will be required and will We
are sure, be cheerfully given. The South certainly
has the advantage Of the North in possessing tho
flower of the late o. S. Army and she feels strength
ened.by every such acquisition as the one We now
have the pleasure to record.-WL Herald
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01

INCIDENTS OF THE BALTIMORE FIGHT-The follow
ing incidents of the fight in Baltimore, on Friday
last reported by the Exchange" Of that city:
When the young man Ward was shot, he was
standing, with others of his acquaintance, upon the
pavement one Of whom witnessed the proceeding,
and marking the man who fired the shot he drew
his revolver, and taking deadly aim ired. The
soldier fell to the earth and would have Oeen torn
to pieces had the police not interfcred. Being car
ried in store near By, he was surrounded by sever
al citizens and it soon became evident that he was
dying. Whilst IN the last throes of death, he ex-
claimed II have got what deservhd left peace
ful and happy home to come ana invade the land of
my brother" These were the last audible words he
uttered
A resident of this city was forced by the rush of
the crowd in close proximity to one of the soldiers
He raised his gun. and taxing deliberate aim pulled
the trigger. The cap exploded, but the gun failed
to 90 off, The citizen rushed forward, and Selling
the musket, plunged the bayonet almost entirely
through his body. q
The soldier, who was an Irshman. fell to the
ground, and was carried to the sidewalk, where he
called those around him to bear witness shat he
thanked his God, although he was dying himself,
that his gun had not exploded; that he never desr-
ed this SERVICE and was pressed into it under the
threats Of death; that the people Of Baltimore did
right; and that the rest of the troops deserved his
fate" At the moment of death he again repeated
his protest against this unhuly war upon brethren,
and said he justified the people of Baltimore, and
that he and his comrades had been led to believe
that the people of Baltipore thought exactly upon
political subjects the people of Massachusetts, did
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-01
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.


Whereas, the Convention Of this Commonwealth
has, on this, the 25th day Of April, 1851, adopted
m ordinance "for the adoption Of the Constitution
of the Provisional Government Of the Confederated
States Of America !" and has agreed to "Conven.
ton between the Commonwealth Of Virginia and
the Confederated States Of America" which it is
proper should be made known to the people Of this
Commonwealth and to the world: Therefore, |.
John Letcher, Governor Of the Commonwealth OF
Virginia. do hereby publish and proclaim that tns
following authentic copies Of the ordnance anu
Convention aforesaid
Given under my hand as Governor, and
(. under the seal Of the Commonwealth, at
lis Richmsnd, this 25th day Of April, 1861,
~ and in the s5th year Of the Common
wealth. JOHN LEICHEn.
By the Governor:
GORGE w. MUNfoRD, =,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Gen. HILL, Surveyor General for Dako-
Ia Territory, arrived in Sioux City on
Wednesday evening. Gen. II. is sppa.
rently an energetic practical business man,
and fully alive to the importance of maxi
ing known the advantages Of this country,
and facilitating emigration. From what
little we have seen of him, we are satisfied
that he viii do all in his power to advance
the prosperity of the country to which bis
official duties have called him. He in.
formed US that Dakota Territory is attract
ing . large share of public attention in
the East, and that large immigration
may be expected to it during the coming
fall. c-.- ..
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

He cxcels his brother for coward,
yet his brother is accounted one of the
bes: that is. In a retreat he outruns any
lackey; marry, in coming on he has the
cramp. "-SHAKsrEARE. ... ...
If the bard of Avon had not the pusant
Governor Of Missouri Chat was) in his
minds eye when he penned the above he
certainly had mighty perfect prototype
of cowardly Claib. The way of the traitor
AS we'll as of the transgressor-is al
ways hard. Ths wicked flee when no
man pursueth but in Jackson's case, to
speak historically, The Lyon Of the tribe
Of abraham was after him."
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

tits reported that the Nebraska Regiment
now stationed at Omaha, has received
orders to march outhward-probabl Mis-
souri, This will be great disappoint-
ment to those who enlisted under the i'm
preston that the regiment would be re-
tanned in Nebra ska for the protection of
the frontier.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

In CANT. On Tuesday the tents and
camp equippsge for Capt. TRrrp's com.
pany of Mounted Riaemeu, arrived in
Sioux City, and on Thursday the tents
were pitched and the boys commenced
playing soldier in earnest. The. site Sc
lected for the camp is on the bluff near
G. W. CnAMBEnL1N's residence, and is q
very desirable position. ....-
We are informed that in few DAYS the
company will receive an accession to their
number of between 20 and 80 men from
Monona county. This we presume will
fill up the ranks Of the company, and
make it effective should any emergency
arrive to demand their services.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20
COMMERCIAL.

Corrected Weekly by VI. ToerLE. Wholesale and
Retail ieaier in Dry Goods, droceres, &c.
SIOUX CITY REGISTER OFFICE,
Sioux CRY, July II 1861.
WHEAT-7OC pei hushel.
WHEAT FLOUR~-s3 00as5.25 per hundred
CORN MEAL--slo per hundred.
CORN-25c per bushel
oATS-3oc per bushel.
POTArDES--20c per bushel.
BEANS-75c per bushel.
HAM-ssloc. per lb.
BACON-7a9c per lb.
LARD-loal2c per ID.
BurrER-l2al5c per ID.
EGGS-l0c per dozen
DRIED APPLES-1oe per ID.
DRIED pEACHEs-12c per Id.
SUGAR-l0al6c per ID.
CoFFEE-20c per Id.
TEA-75casI SO per ID.
MoLASSES-75easl 90 per gallon,
BEER-3al0c per Id.
PORk-ir per lib.
ONIoSs--sl 90 per husbel,
WHlSKEY-i0ca6oc
LUMBER-Cottonwood- per NJ.
PlNE-s65 per thousand II.
sHINGLE5-pine 81; Cottonwood a per thous.
LATu-:i per thous.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

A detachment Of the Mounted Rifle
men, OF this city, are stationed at Ida
Grove, Ida county, under command of
Lieut.. ROB MEANS The Indians have
been tampering with the property of the
settlers in that vicinity.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

MAERlED.-On the 10th ult, at the resi-.
dence of the brides mother, in Marble
bead, Mass, by the Rev. Benja min r. Al
len, Hon. D. J. NJ. A. JEwETT, b. A. l. of
London, England, to Miss RUTH A. FIELD.
ING, adopted daughter of Mrs. Browne
Fielding of Marbhhead, and youngest
daughter of the late Archibald Macolster,
Esq Of Lynn Mass.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Reports from all parts Of the State rep
resent the crop prospects Of Iowa to be
unusually gooi. TIE winter wheat bar.
vest is nearly ended, and the yield is said
to be highly satisfactory to the farmers.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

AMERICAN CEMENT GLuE.-We invite the
attention of all our readers to the adver-
tisement of Messrs Johns & Crosley, New
York, in another column. Their "CEMExr
GLUE" will no doubt meet with n large
sale, is great saving to housekeepers,
and within the reach of all. Only 25 cents
per bottle, and for sale by druggists and
s:orekeepers generally.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

We call attention to the card Of S. II.
PRICE, of Chicago, in to days Register.
If Mr.. Price will succeed in converting
Illinois currency from its present degraded
state, and place it upon basis which will
assure the people that it's Redeemer
iiveth," he will be regarded rs one Of the
greatest reformers Of the age.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Our old friend Haas, after an abs ence
of two or three months, is again in Sioux
City, and may be found at his old stand
on Pearl street. He has large lot of
-four, pork and other good things for sale.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Onr Sanctum was greeted on Thursday
by the genial coun,enance of our friend
CHAs. P. BooGE, Esq. of Dakota Terrific,
ry. Charley maintains his usual large
amount Of good humor and spirit Of en-
terprse and GO aheadatveness.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

MARSH & Cos. coaches for Fort Ran.
dali leave Sioux City every Sunday and
Wednesday morning at O'Clock direct.
ly after the arrival of the mail from Coun
Gil Bluffs.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

II. H. CRowELL, publisher Of the Boyer
TaNfy Record, printed at Dennison, Craw.
ford county, is confined in the jail in
Sioux City, on the charge Of having killed
Isaac ALLEN of Dennson.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Our farmers have commenced making
hay, and are favored with the most favor
able weather for the work. The grass
crop is unusually good this year.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

We understand that THus. J. Stone has
received the appointment Of Commissary
for the military company in this place.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

The apprasement Of the horses belong
ing to Capt. TRIPr's Mounted Rihemen"
took place yesterday. Messrs. John Hagy,
Joseph Buchanan and A. L. French were
the appraisers
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

L. PARKuURsr, Esq, Of Cherokee coun-
ty, was in town this week. He reports
everything quiet in his section
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Rev. J. A. Morrow, Of the United Pres.
byterian Church, will preach to .morrow
at II o'clock, A. NJ, in the Presbyterian
Church.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Wheat harvest will commence in this
vicinity about the middle Of next week.
The crop is ripening very finely, and the
yield will be largo.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

RAIN--This section has been visited
during the week by fine showers of rain.
In consequence all kinds Of vegetation is
looking up
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

st. Thomas Church.. NJ. HoYr, Rec
ter, corner Of Seventh and NebSaska SITS, every
Sabbath, at 1911 q. m, and p. IN.
Presbyterian Church. .Rev Mr. CnEsNur
Pastor, on Fourth street, every Sabbath, at 1917
II. M, and p. M.
NJ. f. Churc II s. CHURCH, Pastor, at
1919 o'clock a. m. w. .s-r.s.. g.. -..s
Congregational Church-- Rev. NJ. TING
ley, Pastor, at 1ol2 u. M, and 81. p. m.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20
Ice :! Ice F.!

u EEP cool Il will deliver ice in any part o
IN the city at the very reasonable rate of %
Cents per 100 Pounds, in quantitie. to suit
custnmsra. Collections made esers Saturday morn
ing a, which time Customers will please provide
Themselves With the requisite funds to CASH their
respective bills cOLpS &. HCBBELL.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20
SlleriH's Sale.

Shcrif'S Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of
~ execution, dated July 18th, A. D., 1861, to
directed from the Clerks Office of the District
Court of Woodbury. county. Iowa, have this day
levied upon, and on the 18th day of August, A. ID
1861, between the hours of o'clock, A. NJ and
O'Clock, p M of said day in front Of the Post Office
door in Sioux City, Iowa. will proceed to offer for
sale at public auction, which sale will AZ
10 o'clock, A. NJ, of said day, the following desert
and o. in Block No. 10 in Middle Sioux City. Wood
bury county, Iowa, with all the appurtenances
thcrcunto belonging.
Said property will be sold AS the property of Jas.
c. wilkins upon said execution in favor of Bosler
Hedges against said wilkins, defendant.
Il. J. LAMBERT,
Sheriff of Woodbury. county, Iowa.
Sioux City, July 10th 1861. 50-4w
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20


From one sheep Albert West of Dubu.
que county, sheared eighty one pounds of
wool. Dubuque Times
If we are to understand that this amount
Of wool was the result of one shearing,
Mr.. West must own very woolly sheep, or
the editor must have had the wool over
his eyes when he penned the paragraph.
EDITOR ABouT-We were gratiied on
Thursday to receive call from our hir-
suite cotemporary- editor Of the No
mona Gordon DrMMrcK sports killing
pair Of whiskers. enjoys a corporal 70.
tundity which would deter small maa
from growing beligerent towards the edi-
tors for the course pursued by the paper, and
wears self satisfied appearance generally,
indicating that the people Of Monona
" remember the printer" Call again,
DrwNlcx, and bring your knitting along
with you.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20
Sionx City ge9ister,
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

A chiefs amang you takin' notes.
And. faith. he'll prent en-! -.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

Corrected Weekly by VI TocILE, Wholesale and
Retail ieaier in Dry Goods, droceries &c.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
Office a. Sioux City, July Is, 1861:
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-20

the appraisers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
THE M1NIsrrR ro poRrrnAL.

The telegraph gave painful bit Of news
on Thursday evening, indicating the infdeli-
ty Of one who had just received the confidence
Of the Administration James 4. Harvey has
been for many years an associate editor Of the
U. S. Gazette, philadelphia, and Washington
correspondent for the n. V Tribune and 9TH
er leading newspapers He was one Of the
oldest and best Of Washington correspond
ents, has had the confidence of every Admin
istration in his discretion, and therefore has
had more free access than almost any other
man to information on public aaairs. If he
has failed in his integrity, as is now charged
we think it must be set down to his sympa-
thies for his native State, which IS South Car
olina, and perhaps to personal friendship for
some Of the leading secossionists. II is a sad
and fatal mistake, which will be promptly
punished by the Administration