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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-08
May 6, 1851.
to THE PEOPLE OF WAKE COUNTY.

Il
FELLow-CrIzEks: In the Register and Standard
of Saturday last briefly announced myself a candi-
date for the State Convention did so at the solicit
taton of friends, and because of the fatterng vote
by which was elected in February last Ny bust
ness engagements are such as to prevent me from
appearing before you in person besides, the time
between this and Monday next the day of the cleo
ton, is too short to ADMIT Of any thing like tho
rough canvass of the County. In addition to this
will add that have already recently canvassed the
County and that my views and opinions as set forth
twice week in the Standard, are we'll known to
the people. have the fullest confidence in the in
telligence of the people of Wake. believe they
know their own minds and will vote quite as under
standingly without as with speeches from me. Be.
sides, a canvass by me at this time, while it could
do good would inevitably force me in selfdefence
to discuss the past course Of parties. This would
revive and embitter old party feeling, and impair
that fortunate unity of sentiment which now pre-.
walls. I would rather bear misrepresentation, and
trust to the people to correct them and to do me
justice than by replying to them and assailing 9TH
ers in turn, divide and injure my State. 1t shall
be said of me that made party capital out of
the misfortunes of my country.
Fellow-citizens, we are in the midst of war; The
time which we all feared and which many of us Ia
bored to avert, has arrived told you in February
that would resist all attempts by the federal gov
eminent, under any prctence whatever" to main
tain the Union by force. The proclamation of Mr.
Lincoln calling for troops to make war on Southern
States, dissolved the Union 50 far as we are con-
cerned, and summoned every true Southern man to
arms 1t is idle now to speculate upon the past
The proclamation referred to, as by stroke of
lightning, made the North wholly North and the
South wholly South. There is no issue before US
for discussion. We are now unit in defence of
our rights and liberties l am for union of the
South for the sake of the South and for all of Con-
stitutional liberty that yet remains If elected to
the Convention will vote to disconnect North Car
DINA from the old federal Union; and will also
vote to make North. Carolina member of the Con.
federate States. As told you in February last
will 60 with Virginia and Tennessee. Virginia has
already cast her fortunes with the Confederate
States and if any could wish to do otherwise,
stern necessity impes US in the same direction
But am willing to vote, and I would prefer to
vote, to submit the ordinance proposing to connect
this State with the Confederate States to the people
at the polls, for their approval rejection. re-
peat have all confidence in the intelligence of the
people and in their capacity for selfgovernment
Thanking you for former expressions of your
confidence in me, am your fellow-citizen,
May g. 1861. W. W. HOLDEN
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For the Standard.
MEETING IN WAKE COUNTY.

For the Standard.
MEETING IN WAKE COUNTY.
Alta meeting of the citizens of Crabtree district
which had been called as Union meeting, but
turned into resistance meeting, at Willie Lynn's,
on the 9th April, Mr.. W. j. Holeman called the
assemblage to order, and on his motion, DR.. Thos
W. Young was called to the chair, Canady Lowe
and C. j. Rogers were appointed Vice Presidents
and Sidney Scott, Secretary. A committee consist
ing of W. j. Holleman, Jacob Sorrell A. j. Morris,
G. P. Wilder, and H. P. Tucker was appointed to
report resolutions to the meeting.
The meeting was addressed in an able and elo-
quent manner, by Kemp P. Battle and Moses A.
Bledsoe, Esqs
The following resolutions, reported by the com.
mittce, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The proclamation of Abraham Lincoln,
declaring war against the slaveholding States has
placed them in one common peril; therefore
Resolped, That we, a portion Of the citizens Of
Wake county and North Carolina, will resist the
said attempt Of Lincoln, and will contribute our aid
and strength to meet the invaders of the South.
Rssolued, That we recommend to the Legislature
to call Convention as soon as possible, to take
prompt action for the defence of our rights
Resolved, That our sympathes are with those alrea-
dy in the fight and will do all we can to aid them
Resolred, That we recommend to all young and
able bodied men to volunteer at once in the cause
of the South.
Resolped, That we will forget party spirit and
unite as one man to save our country, and that we
will stand or fall with the South.
Resoloed, That we recommend to all heads Of
families to form volunteer companies in every neigh
borhood to protect their homes and families
Resolued, That we recommend to our county
Court to make appropriations for the assistance Of
families left destitute by those who volunteer to
serve their country.
request was made that the proceedings be pub.
lished in the Raleigh papers. after which the meet
ing adjourned. T. W. YOUNG, Chm.
S. Scorr, Sec.
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
MEETING OF THE "RALEIGH RIFLES"
At meeting of the Raleigh Rifles" held on
Saturday evening, the 4th inst the following reso
luton was introduced by Lieut. Fowle:
ResolUed, That the Captain of the Raleigh Rifles
be authorized to tender the services of our Company
to the Governor, whenever in his opinion the equip
ments of the Company will render such tender fit
and proper.
Lieut. Rogers, in advocating the passage of the
resolution, stated the substance of an interview
which he had had with Gov. Ellis in which the
Governor had expressed the decided opinion that it
would be well for the company to be well-equipped,
before rendering their services.
The resolution was unanimously adopted, and the
members Of the company present came forward and
signed the tender; when the meeting adjourned.
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Latest from, tie North.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, May 4th, 1851.
Received Wilmington. 11:SO A. n.

ALE1ANDRIA, W., may Flu, IoUI.
Received Wilmington, 1880 A. n.
Washington City is quiet Troops are still Gen.
centrating there. s,
Lincoln has issued his proclamation calling out
an additional forty three thousand volunteers. AL.
so increasing the regular army by 22,700. From
fourteen to eighteen thousand seamen ere to be
tered. The Potomac and James Rivers are block
aded-IournaL
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The Election on M onday Next.

The people of this State will vote on Monday
next, the 18th, for one hundred and twenty
delegates to State Convention. This will be the
most important body that ever assembled in North
Carolina. We repeat what we said in our last 1--WE
trust that all party feeling will be laid asde and
that the best men will be chosen. Great interests
are at stake. Let the people turn out and elect
thoughtful and discreet men to represent them in
this important crisis"
This is no time for party. This is no time for
ripping up the past. We should not fear discus
sion of what is past own account but zoe de-
precate and fear 1t on account of our country. In
the of every thing dear to US let present
undivided front to our enemies The man who in
vokes party now, or who seeks to use party to ad-
vance himself is patriot no matter what his pro-
LESSONS NAV be-
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MARRIED,

At Ellington Rarnest county, April 25h, BY Hugh No
Lean, Esq, Michael c. Davis Of Randolph to Aiss Chris
tian Mclean, Of the former place. -.
A gathering of fond friends ;5r&
Brief solemn words and prayer, Z,
trembling to the finger ends . -! a.:
As hand in hand they swear.
Sweet cake, sweet wns sweet kisses,
And 80 the deed 10 DONE .s-!4 !.
Now for life's woes and hlisses, z.
The welded two are one.
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Liahts Extinquiahed o.. the Qhesapeake.

New YoRK, April so.-The steamship Marion,
with the United States brig Of war Perry convoy,
arrived this morning from Annapolis, which place
she left on Sunday. The light ship on York Spit
on Smiths Points, Windmill and Stngray Points,
New Point Comfort, Cherry Stone, Black River
Point, Cape Henry and Smiths Island, have Ill BEEN
extinguished since Thursday last
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From Alezandria-7roop still pouring into Wash
ington-7ne Railroad Bridges-Aajor Andsvson.
ALEXANDRIA, May 3.-Troops are arc still pouring
into Washington from all quarters Of the North
and Northwest-and rumors are rife Of an attack on
Alexandria. . -
The Bridges on the Baltimore and Wilmington
Railroad which were lately destroyed, being
built .f -S-i
Major Anderson left Philadelphia for Washington
to.day p. ~. nj.
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Among the designations of West Point Cadets,
we notice the names of Paul F. Faison, A. D.
Moore Geo. S. Lovejoy, George W. Clayton, and
R. B. Cowan, Of North Carolina -
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CIT Staa1ar0.
sRALE1GH: WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1851.

Candidates for tho State Convention.
WAKE County.
We are authorized to announce Hon GEORGE
E. BADGER as candidate to represent Wake
county in the approaching Convention.
We are authorized to announce KEMP P. BAT
TIE, Esq, as candidate to represent Wake coun-
ty in the approaching Convention.
w. W. HOLDEN is candidate to represent
Wake county in the approaching Convention.
PERSON County.
We are authorized to announce JOHN W. CUM
INGHAM, ESQ.,, as candidate to represent Per-
son county in the approaching Convention.
ALAMANcE COUNTY.
We are authorized to announce B. F. MORTON,
ESQ.,, as a candidate to represent Alamance county
in the approaching Convention.
We nominate Judge RUFFIN and GILES ME-
BANE, Esq as candidates to represent Alamance
county in the State Convention. Election on Mon
day, 18th May, 1861. MANY VOTERS
wr Raleigh papers please copy.
ORANGE County.
We are authorized to announce the Hon. W. A.
GRAHAM, and Capt. JOHN BERRY as candid
ates to represent Orange county in the approaching
Convention.
DAVIDSON County.
We are authorized to announce D. W. c. JOHN
son, Esq, as candidate to represent Davidson
county in the approaching Convention.
We are authorized to announce JOHN W. THOM-
AS, ESQ. as candidate to represent Davidson
county in the approaching State Convention.
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CAsHi CASHr
NO MORE CREDITI

an AND AFTER THE 18TH OF THIS MONTH L,
" shall sell for Cash. The balance Of my stock will b.
sold cheap Matters over which have control eem3s
me to do 90. II. L. EVANS.
May 6, 1851. r.t ~ Ak--st ;.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
RALEIGH, Nay 8, 1851.

:, 1sAAktot, nay o, 1oU1'
DEAR SIN: Having been members Of the different
parties in the late contest we have been requested
by Messrs. Wilder and Lewis to confer with you
and state, that they being prompted by spirit of
Cancellation and compromise and DESTROYS that old
party lines should be obliterated and Ill cordially
unite in forwarding the best interest of our State to
make the following proposition: That all who were
candidates for the Convention from this County in
the recent contest shall now withdraw their names
and suffer the people to select new set of candi-
dates upon whom all may unite to represent them IN
the Convention called to assemble on the Goth Of the
present month. We are authorized to say that Maj
Rand will agree to any arrangement made by bis
friends for the purpose Of keeping our people united
An early answer is respectfully requested.
Respectfully yours
WIN. R. COX,
EVERARD HALL
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For Ii. ssssdara
LINES,
Addressed to the Iss Res,s. Of n. Q. vsaunsesfs.


II LUCIA
We miss you from The cottage door;
We miss you from tho lordly ball,
And bitter tears Of parting sAed,
For loved ones yet in silsnes fAi.s y
We miss you ct the morning prayer. I!
We miss you atthe noouday msal,
And ysaruing hearts TO You 20 forth,
When twilight shades around ~ steal
The fond young bride al tsarfully
Turns from the cottage door away
Where still she goes, alasi in vain
TO meet her love 1t close Of dayt
And DER her helpless little flock
Does many wife in silence bendl
With heart TOO full for words she pleads
That God would peace and safety send.
The widows heart, in broken prayers,
Follows alike through night sud day,
The prop of her declining ysars-
Her absent boy, far, far awayi
The blushing maiden fondly dweils
Upon the parting moment, sad,
And p1ys that Heaven, in camp and fsld,
Would bless and shield her soldier I'D.
All yes We miss you, yet no heart
In all the thousand homes you've left, ~
1t matters not how deeply tried, ....
1t matters not how much bersft, ~. 90,
would bring son or brother home
Husband, or lover, would recall;
No! rather on the battle field -.
In duty's path we'd have you fall!
On, on, brave hearts, your cause just
And right-and justice must prevail;
As soon might strsws attempt to stay
The torrent wild-the sweeping gale
As hrelings of the North drive back
Men with such hands and hearts - yours:
Go meet the invaders at their camp,
Let not their feet defle our shoresi
Woe to the craven who shall fail
His country in her hour Of need;
Who turns deafened ear away
And will not to her rescue speed.
Not to the swift the race 10 due
The victory given to the strong-4
The "God of battles 10 our trust,
We, and our cause, to Him belong.
There is no word for you like " full,
They never, nepsr can subdue
Your gallant band, if you to God, .s
Your country, and yourselves are truel
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az The account in one of the public prints, Of
this city, of an interview between Maj. Wilder and
ourself in relation to compromise for the Conven-
ton in this County, is not correct for the reason
that the whole conversation is not given. We
evnced quite as much disposition to compromise
public with the details 1t is, not necessary for
any purpose that we should do So 1t was al
together, as we understood, private converse
ton, and we confess to some surprise at seeing
it noticed in public print.
The FIRST REGIxENT.--The privates of the First
Regiment, on the Fair Grounds, voted on Friday
last for their officers, and elected Maj. D. H. Hill
Colonel, G. E. Lee, Lieut. Colonel, and John H.
Lane Major. These are excellent selections They
show that the privates eminenty fitted to elect
their own officers 1t is not certain, we understand
that Maj. Hill will accept
We do not wish to do anything that might have
even the appearance of dictation, but we would
suggest that opinion generally regards it as mat
ter Of course that Messrs. Ashe ard Cowan, who
were elected to the Convention that was not held.
should now be chosen to seats in the Convention
that is to be held. In Wayne, Onslow, Duplin,
Sampson Brunswick, Columbus and other coun-
ties the feeling we are told exists Whining
ton Journal
The Journal has laid down good rule, and one
which, if generally observed, will keep our people
united. The rule applies as well to Orange, Chat
ham, Caswe, Wake, and other counties, as to those
mentioned by the Journal.
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az There are some two thousand troops at
present in this City. A Camp of Instruction
has been established at Weldon.
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The Legislatu re.

A resolution adopted on Saturday, altering
the joint rules to permit either House to hold
secret sessions, whenever it shall deem proper In
pursuance Of this rule the sessions of the House of
Commons have since been held, most of the time,
with closed doors, and Of course the proceedings
cannot appear in our reports. The Senate has also
been sitting portion of the time in secret session,
and we cannot give the proceedings of that body.
A resolution defining and providing for the pun
ishment of Treason against this State, passed the
Senate on Monday, and was referred in the House
to the committee on the Judiciary. No stay law
has yet been passed, but doubtless will be soon.
A resolution declaring the rank of the field off,
Of the LIST regiment of volunteers equal to that
of similar officers in the State troops, passed the
House on Monday.
The above embraces all the items of importance
transacted in open session. The two houses push
ing through the business of the session, and will
probably adjourn this week.
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INJECTION NOTiCE.-AN ELECTION WILL
II be held At the several precincts in the eouatynf wake
the 18th Of May nst for three delegates 70 The Stae
Convention, to meet in the city of Raleigh Moeday IL
Goth Of May. W. q. HIGH. 6hsfiG s
Nav 6, 1851. <e-.Se I.
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Ohio Volunteer.

CINCINNATI, April 29.-Seventy- one thousand vol
unteers have offered their services to Governor Den
nison of Ohio, to fill the thirteen regiments required
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Ohongo Of Tune iu Palme,todom.

The Charleston rs. C.) Courier, in re-
cent issue opens an editorial in the follow
ing lugubrious strain:
"We should prepare for defeat. In the
confidence of our might and courage, this
admoniiion may appear unnecessary, and,
in calling to mind the disgraceful behavior
of our enemies in recent battle, it may
strike us as ridiculous. But il is needful
and wholesome caution, and we urge it
with sincerity and earnestness. Our enc
mics are mastering in large numbers; they
are armed with the best weapons; they
have been under the instructions of the
most competent officers, and each body is
strengthened 10y the presence of old United
States regulars. Some Of their Generals
have abilities and resources. And, in ad-
dtion 10 all these considerations, battles
are not always decided by strategy or even
courage. A single mischance may turn
tho tide of success. A circumstance, in
itself Insignificant may snatch victory from
an-army at the moment it is about to grasp
the glittering prize.
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Since the commencement of the present un-
natural war by the rebels we have carefully re-
Trained from discussing politics through the
columns of this paper. The heartiness and
unanimity with which the people Of the whole
North, without regard to party, rallied to the
support Of the war and the Government, seemed
to US 10 make It the duty Of every one to forget
party, and to 20 hand in hand for the preserva-
tion of the Union The preservation of the
Country, the maintainance of liberty, and Of
demonstrating TO the world our capability of
self government, appeared to US questions of so
gigantic importance, that partisan feelings and
animosities were entirely forgotten.
From this State there are probably 10000
men, nearly half Of whom are Democrats, in
arms aide by side in the field, standing shoulder
to shoulder each wiping the sweat ofdeath from
the others brow, aud each forgetting, in their
jealousy of our national reputation and the
honor of the glorious old Banner, that they
voted different tickets last fall. Now shall we
spend the summer and fall in organizing town
ship, ward and school district Democratic and
Republican Committees whose duty it shall be
to find some new issues upon which to crimin-
ate and recriminate each other2 We trust that
no patriot will perpetrate this folly until all
honorable means of avoiding it have been tried
and failed.
1t behooves the people of the North to COM
init no act that will in any way weaken the I'M
ion cause Not only will the traitors of the
South avail themselves of every mis-step of this
kind, but the rebel scoundrels in the North, who
are not only traitors TO the Government but
traitors to their own section, will use it TO fur
ther their devilish schemes against the best
government that ever blessed mankind. 1t is
this latter class, principally, that is endeavoring
to foist partisan issues upon the people.
And then the argus eyes of the despots of the
Old World are upon US; and should we show a
lack of unanimity or strength in putting down
the rebellion, it may be the cause of bringing
us additional foes to contend against. This fac;
should be seriously considered.
We think there should be but one ticket in the
field this fall for State, District or County Off
GERS, and that Union ticket. Let the Union
men take the matter in hand, and call Conven-
tions TO meet at the proper time and places, and
select candidates from the various parties to fill
the offices. Let the call invite such, and such
only, as are willing to stand by and support the
present Administration in its most vigorous eff
forts top put down treason, punish traitors and
hand the Constitution and the Flag unimpaired
70 ifa succpssor
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PATRIOTTC sENTIMENTs.

The following article from this weeks
Sandusky County Democrat, is as honor
able to its author, rs its sentiments are pat
riotic and just. II presents a striking con-
trast to the fault finding and partizan
appeals that characterize the columns of
some other Democratic papers that we could
name:
hs is no time for the passage Of partsan resolutions
giving aid and comfort the rebes while the Constu
tional government engaged in tremendous struggle
70 put down gigantic rebellion We not perceive
that tho maintenance of the Democratic organization
qures any such act Of disoyaty. If 1t does, we had
better let It slide" It may do for tho semi
there still few scattered through
out all northern to get together and pass
resolutions like those adopted by the Democratic State
Central Committee, but protest against their doing
II in the Of Democracy. The Democracy are FOR
the country, not AGAINST it, and good evidence Of this
is the fact that 900 democrats have taken
to defend the and crush the rebels. They
have not forgotten will they forget the dying words
of DOUGLAS exhorting them to stand by the COnstu-
tiona Administration Of the country in the great conflict
which has been forced upon it. The mass of the Democ
racy are LOYAL and will remain So whatever politicians
BY trade may do say.
We did not vote for Mr. Lneoln but have no hesitation
10 saying that his Administration has been decided i'm
provement on that Of Mr.. Buchanan. It's prompt and
energetic action aroused the slumberng patriotism Of
the nation and saved the Government, which the vacia
ton timdity of Mr. Buchanan Ito use no harsher
terms had brought to the brink of ruin Coming into
power the greatest embaassmenS with every de-
partment OF the public service full Of rAtorthe treasu
~ empty-the army partially disorganized-the navy
scattered In distant seasthe only wonder is that the
present administration has been able to accomplish
much in so short period Of time. has purged the
public service OF traItorous officials, repenshed the
treasury By loans saved the National Capital from cap
ue page and has restored public confidence in the
Government at home and abroad. II has organized,
equipped and put the field splendid volunteer army
of $4,000 men. II has already paralyEed the
great rebellion and revived the hopes Of true
Union men everywhere. We fail to in these acts
proofs Of the 'incompeteney Of this Administration
Aud the patriotism Of that may well be questioned
who, in view Of these facts, and at such tremendous
crisis Of the country endeavors to weaken the confidence
Of the people in the administration Of their choice"