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ANOTHER PROCLAMATION FROM LINCOLN.
A PROCLAMATION.

By The President Of the United States of America
Nhc-eas, existing exigencies demand immediate
and adequate measures for the protection of the Ma
tional Constitution and the preservation of the Ma
onal Union by the suppression of the insurrection-
~ combinations now existing in several States for
opposing laws Of the Union and obstructng the ex-
ecution thereof, TO which end military force IN ad-
dition to that called forth by my proclamation of
the fifteenth day of April in the present year, Cd
pearsto be indispensably necessary:
Now, therefore, i, Abraham Lincoln President of
the United States and Commander IN Chief of the
Army and Navy thereof and of the Militia of the
several States, when called into actual service do
hereby call into service of the United States forty
two thousand and thirty -four volunteers to serve
Tor the period of three years. unless sooner discharg
ed and to be mustered into service as infantry and
cavalry. The proportions of each arm and the de-
tails OF enrolment and organization will be made
known through the Department of War.
And also direct that the regular army of the
United States be increased by the addition of eight
regiments of infantry, one regiment of cavalry, and
one regiment Of artillery making altogether a max
lmun aggregate increase Of twenty-five thousand
seven hundred and fourteen officers and enlisted
men; The details of which increase will also be made
known through the Department of War.
And l further direct the enlistment for not less
than one or more than three years. of eighteen thou
sand seamen, in addition to the present forces for
OF the enlistment and organization will be made
known through the Department of the Navy
The call for volunteers hereby made, and the d.
recton for the increase of the regular army and for
the enlistment of seamen hereby given, together
with the plan of organization adopted for the voun
teer aud for the regular forces hereby authorized,
will be submitted to Congress soon as assembled
In the meantime, earnestly invoke the co-opera-
ton OF all good citizens in the measures hereby
adopted for the efectual suppression of unlawful
violence, for the impartial enforcement of constitu
tonal laws, and for the speedest possible restora-
ton of peace and order and, with these, of happi-
ness and prosperity throughout our country
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States to be
affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this third
~ day of May, in the year of our Lord one
S1 thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, ard
of the independence of the United States,
~ the eighty fifth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary of State.
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The House then ADJOURNED to 10 O'Clock .e.nos-
For the Standard.
AsHERnRn'. n. C.. May z. 1861.

AsHEBoRo', N. C., May z, 1861.
MR HolDEk-DeGr SIR: It is Court week here
A large crowd have been in attendance, eager to
hear the events which passing in our county
large and beautiful Confederated flag floats TO the
breeze FROM pole of sixty feet in the Court Green
The people having assembled in front of Mr.
Marsli's store Jonathan Worth Esq being at home
for day Or two, called upon, and responded
in speech of some two hours length. giving q
synopsis Of the Legislative acts of last week. saId
revolution was upon US by the folly of Lincoln /;
that IT was our duty as patriots TO meet IT firmly,
and resist coercion to the last That he had been
for peace, was for peace now-but the best way, in
his opinion, to effect peace, was to prepare for war,
and present bold trout to the enemy Called on
the young men to volunteer and rally to the de-
fence Of their county and advised a strict obser-
vance Of law and order.
After Mr.. Worth concluded meeting was held
to nominate two suitable persons to represent Ran
dolph in the proposed Convention. Whereupon,
W. j. Long and A. 6. Foster, Esqs. were nomina-
ted. Both responded in speeches of considerable
length, and accepted the nomination.
Mr.. Long said he had appeared before the people
OF Randolph, in various capacities, but none like
the present, so full of momentous Uses. He, too,
was for resistance-said Randolph was all right,
and would he right in the battle field
Foster then responded with one Of his best
speeches, worthy of him and suitable to the occa-
sion declared himself in favor of revolution
Sion or rebellion, whatever you was pleased TO call
Twas for resistance TO the death. Both speeches
had happy OBJECT, aud Randolph's SONS will be in
the held, fighting for their constitutional rights,
homes, and firesides. UWHARRIE
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For the Standard.
WILLIAMS STORE, Chatham Co. n. c.

W lLLlAhS STORk, Ouatuaul OO N u
Whereas, The disturbed condition of our coun-
try requires great vigilance on the part OF her ct
zens, we therefore form ourselves into a company
called the Home Guards, for the better protection of
our BONES and property and the families Of the vol
unteers, and we bind ourselves, upon our sacred
honor, 10 support and carry out the following
lutiOns:
1st- The company shall have all the officers Of o
militia company, and court martial for the trans
action Of business.
I'd. The company shall meet once a month, and
as much oftener as circumstances may require.
Sd. Any member who may fail TO attend any
meeting Of the company shall render his excuse TO
the court martial and be fined acquitted accord
ing TO the militia law.
4th. Any member who may know any person or
persons TO language Of incendIary or un-
friendly character shall report the 10 the cap
tain, OF any of the officers, who shall call meeting
OF the company if thought necessary, to take the
case into consideration.
9th. Every member is required to keep vigilant
watch over his own premises; and failure on ms
part shall subject him TO fine
W. NJ GATTlS,
A. MORING,
G. s. HOLLEMAN, : Committee.
E. COLE
NJ. u. WILLIAMS.
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MEETING IN WAKE COUNTY.

At meeting of the friends of the South held at
Springfield Academy St Marys District, in this
county, April 25th, 1861.
On motion of W r Poole Dr. L. c. Manly was
called to the Chair and Haywood Grifis and c. F.
Johns appointed Secretaries.
The chairman explained the objectof the meeting
On motion a committee OF five were appointed to
draft resolutions for the action of the meeting
whereupon the chair appointed the following gen.
tlemen Capt g. Faribault Dr. j. H. Jones, G. W.
Crockett, ". r. Poole and VIM. Rand.
During the absence of the committee calls were
made upon K. P. Battle who responded in a speech
Of considerable length, showing plainly the treach
ery and usurpaton of the Black Republican party
in their attempt to subugate sister States of the
South-that Old Abes call for seventy-five thou
sand troops was unconstitutional and that we
should resist it with all our might and strength
During Mr.. Battles speech there was deafening ap-
plause.
The committee resolutions appeared and re-
ported through their chairman, Mr. Farlbault the
following:
WHEREAS, A call has been made by the Federal
Government for forces to assist in the suhjugaton
of the Confederate States; and whereas, in the
opinion Of this meeting said call is unconstitutional
and tends to the subversion Of liberty.
ResoLUed, That we pledge ourselves to devote our
time, means and (f necessary lives, TO the
resistance of such arbitrary and despotc measures
Resolved, That we cordially approve the action of
I0e UOVernOr OF SAte refusing 10 IurnlSn
contingent required by Abraham Lincoln for the
ubiquitous purpose, and in laboring to place the
State in q posture Of defence
ResOtred That We approve of the action of the
Governor in Assembling the Legislature, and we
hope they will take proper steps for taking this
State out of the Federal Union practicable.
ReSOLued, That recommend that Vigilance
Committee of twenty of our best citizens for this
District be appointed, whose duty it shall be to
guard well the interest of the South, and bring all
TRAITORS to condign punishment
Mr.. Faribault made soma appropriate remarks on
the resolutions, particularly on the importance Of
the last The resolutions were upon motion unani-
mously adopted.
Calls were made upon W. R. Cox, who riveted
the attention of the audience for hour in forci
bic speech, urging the young men of the county to
come forward and volunteer in the defence Of the
South.
Remarks were then made by n. G. Rand, and
others
On motion of W. R. Poole the proceedings of
the meeting were ordered to be publish in the Ra
leigh papers
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Dr. l. c. MANLY, Chmn.
HArwooD GR1FF1s, ! se,,rie,
c. T. JOHNS,
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LETTER FROM HON. J. L. T. SNEED.
1861

MEMPHIS, April To- 1861.
DEAR SRI regret that it is utterly out of nv
power to be present in person at the Exchange build
ing tonight Two weeks ago wrote to a friend in
Washington that q collision between the Federal
troops and the soldiers of the South would in very
few days convert the State Of Tennessee into vast
military camp. The collision has occurred and
believe it is the result Of deliberate policy at once
perfdous and treacherous, intended to provoke
war and utterly unworthy Of the executive head of
q great and chivslrous people.
The spell that has hound Inc with an almost orr
entail idolaty to the Union and the Constitution of
our fathers is broken by the duplcty Of sectional
President and by the instinct Of selfpreservatIon,
whose oracles all prudent men would do well Just
now to counsel and to follow. Be it right wrong,
be its authors blessed accursed, be its conse-
Quences good or bad, revolution is upon US, and it
must be met as becomes brave and free people,
who are struggling for rights inalienabe and dear.
For my part have felt none of the spirit of the
partisan in regard to the momentous issues before
the people for the last four months As God is nv
Judge, ! have sought only 10 do right Ny con-
science and my judgment still approve the course
have heretofore sanctioned, to do all that human pow
er could achieve to this great Government from
destruction. had believed in the better policy to
achieve our rights IN the Union than to endure
wrongs out Of it. Hence, have looked not 10 the
politicians of the North, but TO the people them
selves for reaction which would restore peace and
fraternity amongst US. This | knew TO be work
OF time, and work of quiet reflection also. l had
believed that in the Of the current year this
reaction would have taken place, but this last
hope of the Union has been dashed to the earth
by the insane policy Of the Republican party to ex
cite and keep alive the panic so as forestall
all reflection and all efforts at peaceful solution Of
our troubles.
am, therefore for revolution. Call it by what
you please the interests as well as the honor
Of the State of Tennessee demands that she At
take her destiny into her own hands and trust the
consequences to God and her warlike sons We
have held out to them mournfully, but trustngly,
the olive branch of peace; We have reminded them
Of common ancestry and comman birthright;
they have treated it all alike with scorn and are
brandishing the sword over our heads. Henceforth,
then, say, let there be distinction Of parties in
Tennessee let all alike prepare for the con-
fict-wth one God, one faith, one baptism, and let
the merit oliUe branch come from the eHemys camp
am, with high regards, yours truly,
JOHN L. T. SNEED.
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From the Observer

COLUMBIA \. C., April Is, 1861.
MEssRs. EDITORS: Permit me to occupy a small
space in your columns concerning the state of af
fairs in Randolph county. Since We have been
merged into the present difficulties, we have the
pleasure of stating to our brethren in North-Caro-
lima, that if all the counties in the State will do
much as Randolph for the Southern cause then
North Carolina will be exceed by no other State
that numbers no more inhabitants than she does
We would inform our Southern brethren that it has
been q Of pleasure 10 see old Randolph take
such active part Volunteers are leaving their
homes daily for different points in this State and S
Carolina We were also highly gratihed to see q
general turn out of the citizens Of Columbia and
vicinity on Thursday last. The meeting was organ
lied, and A. F. Smith, Esq was called to the Chair.
We had the pleasure of seeing Volunteer Company
organized; all present joined it to man except one
Quaker. Dr. A. Holton was elected Captain. All
hail to the venerable old Captain! May be lead US
on to battle and to victory. This Company will be
in readiness for active service whenever the Govern
ment requires it, if not before
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ANOTHER BLAST PROM L1KcoLS.-Tbe Front
Guard, Lanes company, waited on Mr. In
FRIDAY afternoon, and in response to an address
derlng their services TO the government mad 'fi
Col. Vaughan, Mr.. Lincoln replied IL hayr des:
ed as sincerely as any man, and sometimes tbnt
more than any other man, that our present tfc'i
ties might be settled without the shedding ~
will not say that all hope has yet gone bnt If
alternative is presented whether the Union * g 's
broken in fragments and the liberties of the "
lost, or blood be shed, You will probably NAL Pc
choice, with which shall not be dissatisfied ''e
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THE OAK CITY HOUSE.

(OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICEJ
RALEIGH, n. c.
THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN RECENTLY REFTTTED
and newly furnished in elegant style and Mr. MON
TAGUE, late Of Wilmington, has opened the second
floor,
PHELANS PATENT COMBINATION CUSHION
TABLES.
This Establishment, under arrangement has been
freshly stocked with PURE LIQUORS, WINES SEGARS
&C. direct fUm the Custom House Ii will be conducted
the Cash plan, by competent and obging Managers
n. B. Walter H. Taylor's Old London dock Brandy
and the famous Reading Ale always dTHpght-
e Snacks Served Al all Hours. -
FREE LUNCH given daily at II o'clock
ID. G. LoUGEE co.
March %, 1851 Sewkswu
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We cannot see, entertaining the sentiments To-
wards the Southern people which they nov profess,
why the Northern people should wish to i've with
them one hour under the same government The
South knows that living together is no longer agree
able, or even possible. by not agree to separate
IN peace i-1ALsz. Gasstts
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Received message from the House transmitting
the Senate bill to authorize volunteers to vote in
their camps for delegates to the Convention from
their respective counties, announced its passage in
that body with slight amendment and asked the
concurrence of the Senate in said amendment The
Senate concurred, and the House informed thereof
by message.
Mr.. Avery, from the committee on military saairs.
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RALEIGH. NC aE.u o

RALEIGH n. C., May g. 1861
Ma EDITOR: have been requested nv
members of the Legislature, to hand tbe fo several
to the press for publication, SO that each rlO~ns
may be supplied with the conditions nie'i"er
OF the Army bill of the Confederate Sta,eS pay
Yours, &c, NJ. H. PTNN1r
Under the bill for the public defence 1ooo
volunteers can be accepted who will be spbs,,.U
the rules governing the regular army. The to 10
OF service will be. twelve months All voI,-. .Ih
must be rendered by the Governor of a Stat re
regiment is composed of ten companies. each LAch
ssting of one Captain, three Lieutenants tO. COL
geants, four CorpOraE, two buglers and n;s ser
pr1vates. The pay of Colonel is SI75 DER rou'
Lieut. Colonel, $40; Major, $3.50; CAPTAIN SIHl
lst Lieutenant, $40; End Lieutenant sso "iVS
Sergeant $2l; other Sergeants. SI7: Cos. Isl
and artltlcers, $l3; privates, 81 per month 's
yearly allowance of clothing, and one ration "nn
day The volunteers expected to furnsb pc per
own uniforms, and will be paid in money nv " .I
confederate States Government, when mrs;os 'He
INTO service Each regiment has Quartermsss,,eeSu
with the rank Of Captain, and Commissarr r.,
equal rank, Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon WIN
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Journal of yesterday read and approved.
Mr. Shober, from committee on enrolled bills re-
ported the following, which were signed by the
Speaker and sent to the Senate:
bill to repeal restrictions on the fisheries in GER
tain streams; bill providing for patrol; bill to
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"YATrs PULMofIc BALsAM-THl

USOR HIRE.-A FIRST RAFEcARPENTER-F
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Il BURKE HAYWOOD.
April 9. 1881. T-w4swa
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SENATE.

WLDNEsDAY, MAJ s, 1851.
The Senate was called 70 order at ~ o'clock and
20 minutes.
PRAYER by Rev. T. E. Skinner
Journal Of yesterday read and approved
Mr.. Thomas, Of Jackson, introduced bill to au-
thorize the Governor 10 have repaired the bridges
the Western Turnpike for the transportation
Of troops provisions, munitions Of war, &c Read
first time, passed and referred to committee on mill
tary affairs.
Mr.. Avery from the committee on the judiciary,
reported back the bill to authorize the volunteers in
their respective encampments TO vote for delegates
to the Convention from their respective counties
with slight amendments and upon the adoption Of
said amendments, recommended its passage
On motion Of Mr.. Avery, the rules were suspend
ed for the purpose Of putting the bill its second
and third readings. The amendment of the COM
mittee adopted and the bill passed its several read
ings and ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Avery moved to reconsider the vote by which
the bill passed and to lay that motion the table
Agreed to.
Mr.. Outlaw from the select committee to whom
was referred bill to provide against the sacrifice Of
property, and to suspend proceedings IN certain
cases, reported the same back to the Senate with
slight amendments, and recommended its passage
Mr.. Outlaw moved to suspend the rules for the
purpose of putting the on its second and third
readings. Agreed to.
The amendments proposed By the committee
adopted. Bill read second time.
Mr.. Stubs offered the following amendment to
be inserted as section g.:
This act shall not apply to any interest upon
any debt now outstanding, which has accrued, or
may accrue, from and after the first day of January
1861. And if any debtor shall fail to pay such in
terest the first day Of January OF each and every
year. then it shall be lawful for the person to whom
the same may be due, to bring suit for the said in
:erest and have execution therefor" Adopted.
Numerous other amendments were offered to the
bill, but nearly all Of which were rejected.
The bill then passed its second reading.
The bill was read the third time.
Mr.. Eure moved that its further consideration be
postponed until tomorrow IL o'clock. Not agreed to-
The bill then passed its third reading.
Mr.. Outlaw moved that the vote by which the
bill passed be reconsidered, and to lay that motion
on the table Agreed to.
A copy of the bill will be procured for pub
lication
On motion of Mr.. Waugh, the Senate took re-
cess until o'clock.
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From "a. PIekens.

New YORK, Nov. Is.-By the Cosmo-
politan from Havauns, VIC learn that Mr..
Savage, United States Vice Consul at Ha-
vana, who has been to Key West and re-
turned on the 10th inst, reports / 800 rebel
troops were discovered by the Union pat
rol some 20 miles from the Fort on Santa
Rosa Island.
The patrol Immediately informed the
commander Of the feet, who sent force
and shelled them off the Island with great
loss. Their object was 70 get together
some 5000 or moro rebels and make anoth-
er night attack on Wilson's Zouaves. The
greatest vigilance is exercised by the com
mander Of the ZoUaves.
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Tho NeW Lnnii.

The Secretary of the Treasury will leave
the city for Washington to-day, after hav-
ing negotiated with the banks of New York,
Boston and Philadelphia twenty year loan
of fifty millions of dollars at par, bearing
seven per cent interest. The banks have
also the option of taking, in January, other
fifty millions of Treasury notes, bearing
2 S,iO per cent. ..rg
The news of the last weeks victories in
South Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, Vir-
ginia and East Tennessee will doubtless
when it gets abroad, give to capitalists
there an itching for shares in loan which
offers rate of interest nearly double thai
paid by any European states, and equally
safe with the most solid foreign securities
A twenty year loan, bringing seven pei
cent, will, when British capitalists get over
their needless alarm about the permanence
of the United States government, com
mand very considerable premium.--N
Y Post
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SOufVnarn NaWs.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 14.-The Norfolk Day
Book Of the l1th is received, which contains
the following:
RIcHMoND, Nov. l1.-Col Corcoran,
three captains and eighteen lieutenants, all
of whom were captured at Manassas and
confined in Jail at Richmond, have been Sc
lected by lots to be hung, by way of retail
iation for the hanging of Capt. Baker and
crew of the privateer Savannah.
The Hon. Mr.. Ely drew lots for Corcoran,
who is now in prison at Charleston.
In case the court at New York con-
demned the crow Of the Savannah to death,
the Federal officers will be Immediately
hung. .-
The Charleston Mercury Of the 10th has
the following: The Yankee prisoners are
all safely in jail, where they will abide the
issue of the trial of our brave privateersmen
at the North; should one drop of Southern
blood be shed by the Northern court for de-
Tending the Southern cause on the seas, it
will be paid with interest in Charleston.
SelEprotection and the enforcement of the
laws of nations and humanity alike require,
in this instance, full and ample retaliation
The Mercury says the Federals would
capture large amount of cotton in the vi
vicinity of Port Royal. -
AUGUSTA, Ga. Nov. IA report has
been current here for the past day or two
that black flags have been hoisted at Sa-
vannah, Charleston and other places on the
Southern coast which indicate that no quar-
ters will be given to the invaders and no
quarters will be asked. Jft.tH
The Norfolk Day Book has the following
advertisement:
Attention, Rattlesnakes!- !-Charge with
fell poison and be prepared to strike.-We
find many subjects in this town who must
receive the force of our venom. Cali early
at the hall and hear the Big Snake Lit
tie Snakes keep your eyes epen and bring
in the list of those unfriendly to our holy
cause. By order of tho BIG RATTLE.
Nov. Is, 1861.
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Aparagraph in an exchange states that in
Western Virginia many fugitives were srriv-
ing in Gen. Kelley's camp, who put them in
confinement awaiting the claim of their
masters"
The practice of Gen. Kelley bad better be
"inodi6ed to the act of Congress" for the re.
capture of fugitives from labor. His acts
are in violation of law, and show neither a
very exalted idea of the dutieso of soldiers moi
desire to hold rebellion to its just penalties
In connection with this subject, saying
nothing Of many other obvious reasons, we
would suggest that Ohio troops be comman
ded by Ohio Generals, in preference to thos'
Of other States. 1t will be much NOR,
likely to result in their distinction, and ma,
save them from the degrading service o
negro patrol for rebels Cin Gazette.