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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

In common with every lover of law and order, we
most heartily condemn and deprecate every exhibi-
ton of the mob spirit any where, and especially in
North Carolina The South is fighting now to check
and put down and cut herself off from this very
spirit strangely as it may sound.
We cannot, therefore, do otherwise than express
our deep sorrow and dsapproval of the instance Of
mob law, committed at Salisbury this week.
A negro, named Oscar, belonging we believe, to
Mr.. Foard of Cabarrus, was charged and tried last
year for alleged attempt at rape upon Mrs. Bryan
of Concord He was convicted, but granted a new
trial, which came on last week at Salisbury The
prisoner was defended by Messrs. j. II. Wilson of
Charlotte, and 81. W. Miller of this city; and the
Solicitor Mr.. Lander was assisted by Messrs L. @.
Sharpe of Iredell and N. N. Fleming of Rowan.
The prosecution and defence were conducted with
great ability The jury, after long consideration,
returned verdict of not guilty.
Almost the entire community seemed to rest un-
der the conviction that Oscar was guilty of the
crime. Many became greatly excited About four
o'clock last Monday, crowd met at the Jail door
and demanded the prisoner. At later period in
the evening the Jail doors forced open and Os-
car was taken out as we learn from the Salisbury
papers, and hung!
1t is a melancholy AFFAIR." We cannot doubt, from
what we learn, that the negro was guilty and de-
served hanging; but it would have been far better
for the community to let one guilty culprit go
punished than to PROSTATE law and order give rein
to RIGHTEOUSNESS and leopard the peace and harmo-
mony of the whole community.
Without referring to this case, however, we must
be permitted to remark in general that while there
is no apology for the exercise of mob law IN any
well governed community or State there is some
times on the part of administrators of the law,
either laxity rgidity in its enforcement which
ought to be avoided, to prevent the seeming but
fmsy justification of its exercise. sense of right
and justice lies deeply imbedded in the hearts of the
people. They naturally look to the Courts to do
justly and righteously. Where these subverted
either through the supposed skill of counsel, inf
deity of the jury Court such consequences will
sometimes follow
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

WAYNE FEMALE CoLLEGE.-We learn that the ex-
ercses of commencement at this institution last week
were we'll attended and passed off finely. On Wed
nesday Rev. j. S. Long of Newbern, delivered his
grafton on Bishop Bascom, and at night the annual
sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Tucker OF this
City, Fifteen young ladies were graduated. Presi-
dent Frost distributed the diplomas, and Rev. Mr..
Moran of Goldsborough, delivered valedictory ad-
dress and presented to each Bible The exercises
of the College will be resumed on the LIST day OF
August
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
Fourth N. C. Regiment.

The following are the officers and companies
the 4th N. c. Regiment now at Garysburg, but o
dered to Suffolk in few days:
CoIOnel-Junius Daniel;
Lieut.. COloae-Geo. P. Lovejoy;
Major-Paul P. Faison.
COMPANIES.
1. Roanoke Minute Men, Capt. Johnston;
2. Thomasville Rifles, Capt. Miller;
8. Arson Guards, Capt Smith;
4. Cleveland Blues, Capt. Dixon;
b. Oak City Guards, Capt Faribault;
6. Rough and Ready Guards, Capt Vance;
z. Reid Guards, Capt Slade;
g. Stanly Marksmen, Capt Anderson;
9. Lexington Wild Cats, Capt. Hargrove;
10. Raleigh Rifles, Capt Harrison.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

PERsoNAL.-Brigadier General Gwynn arrived in
Norfolk on Monday night and will assume command
OF the North Carolina forces stationed at that point
The above is taken from the Petersburg Express
We suppose it is incorrect Gen. Gwynn is still in
command of the Northern Department of our Coast
Defences. We presume he passed through Norfolk,
accompanied by his aid, COL Collier, for the purpose
of examining the condition of the coast in Currituck
county.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

WHAT RATION Is.--Twenty ounces fresh and
salt beef or IL ounces pork Is soft bread
-four, or II ounces hard bread; q beans, or
3-5 ounces rice l Sc ounces sugar; l ounce
coffee, ground; gill vinegar; t ounce candles;
ounces soap ounce of salt This answers for the
subsistence Of each soldier during the day, and
rightly managed is plenty with prudent cook
the scraps can be made up into mixed dishes and
nothing will be lost.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

A PHILOSOPHICAL FAcT.-A baloonist States that
he has made the following discovery:
al take bar of brass, which when weighed on
the earths surface actually weighs fifteen pounds
When l assembled up three miles in the atmosphere
and weighed the brass bar, it actually weighs, by
spring balance, seven and one-half pounds. Five
miles up it only weighs three and one fourth pounds.
What is the cause of this? The want of atmos-
pherc pressure on it and the suns attraction which
becomes more apparent the nearer we approach its
orbit"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
First N. C. Regiment.
We find the following letter from this regiment in
the Charlotte Democrat:

We find the following letter from this regiment in
the Charlotte Democrat:
YORKTOWN, VA, May 81.
We had scarcely got ready to rest at our camp
near Richmond before we received orders to move
to this place. And l am sorry to say that we lost
one of our best soldiers on the way here. Julius
Sadler fell from the cars short time after leaving
Richmond, and was instantly killed. 1T supposed
that he was asleep and precipitated from the plat
form car. The Regiment arrived at this point be-
fore hearing of his melancholy fate. The news was
received here on Sunday morning and spread gloom
over our gallant band At 10 o'clock, our Chaplain,
Rev. Edwin A. Yates, preached an impressive dis
course to his brother soldiers say brother soldiers
because he is taking active part in the duties of
the camp aud intends to fight well as pray Many
of affected to tears at the illusions to
the death of poor Sadler. Col Hill assisted in the
services. He is praying man, and has the conf
dence and respect of every man in the Regiment
All are determined to stand by him to the last man
where he leads none of US will hesitate to follow.
1t COL Lee and Major Lane are also good officers
and much beloved In fact the men appear pleased
with all their officers
The Lincoln company and the Fayetteville COM
panies have no superiors anywhere. In the latter,
are two edtors-Peter NJ. and Edw'd j. Hale, Jr,
of Fayetteville-and number of lawyers and doc
tors don't want to be guilty of selfpraise, but
must say that our Regiment can't be beat" either
in appearance or on the battlefield.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
Third N. c. Regiment.

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The following are the Officers and Companies
composing the third N O. Regiment now at Suffolk,
Virginia
C6lonel-W. D. Fender.
Lieut.. ColOnel-W s. Guy. ,.
Agjor.-D. II. Hamilton.
Reg. Quar-. Adster-Dayid Fender.
Reg. Commissary. Cain.
COMPANIES
1. Yanceyyille Grays, Capt Graves
2. Randelsburg Rifles, Capt Erwin
g. Milton Blues, Capt. Mitchell
4. Leasburg Grays, Capt Hambrick.
8. Alamance Regulators, Capt Rufin.
6. Davie Grays, Capt. Clement
2. Edgecombe Rifles, Capt LYMAN
8. Rockingham Guards, Capt Scales,
9. Rockingham Rangers, Capt. Settle.
10. Dixie Boys, Capt. Bailey.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
North.Carolina Abroad.

COL John Louis Taylor Sneed, native of this
State, but for some years resident of Tennessee,
has been appointed Brigadier-General by Gov.
Harris of that State He was Captain of compa-
ny of Dragons in the Mexican war and did gallant
service in the field, under Col Yell.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
Day of Fasting and Prayer.

Let not the people of the State forget to assemble
at their Churches to observe the day of fasting and
prayer, appointed by President Davis Bear in
min6, the day is Thursday the 18th of June.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
THE OAK CITY HOUSE.

OPPOSITE THE POST 0FFICE,)
RALEIGH, N. G.
WNHIS HOUSE HAS BEEN RECENTLY REFITTED
and newly furnished in elegant style, and Mr. NON
TAGUE, late of Wilmington, has opened on the second
floor, 49, So
NEW BILLIARD SALOON,
Il
PHELANS PATENT COMBINATION CUSHION
TABLES.
This Establishment, under arrangement, has been
freshly stocked with PURE LIQUORS, WINES, SEGARS,
&C., direct from the Custom House 1t will be conducted
the CASH plan, BY competent and obgng Managers.
N. B. Walter H.. Taylor's Old London Dock Brandy
and the famous Reading Ale always draught. -
sB Snacks Served at all Hours. 81
FREE LUNCH given daily at II o'clock.
d. g. LOUGEE co.
March rs. 1861. 33-W&swtf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

OUR REGMENTs.-The first North Carolina Reg-
ment at last accounts, was at Yorktown, Va. The
troops there under the command of that intrepid
officer Gen. j. B. Magruder. They are watching
the movements of Buffers command at Newport
News.
The second Regiment from this State is near Nor
folk. The third Regiment is at Suffolk, Va, and
the fourth is at Garysburg but will be ordered off
in a few DAYS.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

RETURNING ARMs.-Last week we published the
order or request of the Adutant General for the COL
lection of all State by the Sheris and forward
them to Raleigh. We doubt the propriety of this,
as arms of all kinds extremely among the
people, and new supply cannot now be purchased
by individuals. 1t is necessary for home defence
that every man should have one gun at least in his
house. Those who have old muskets will, no doubt,
make good use of them when the pinch comes
Charlotte Democrat.
The above expresses our sentiments precisely, but
if we had said as much, the squads would have
charged us with being unpatriotic
1t is of the first importance that all our people be
armed at the earliest moment and in the best posi-
BILE way. Let our old muskets, rifles and shot guns
even, be rubbed up and put in good repair. We
presume there are several shops in the State where
the old flint lock can be changed to the percus-
sion Mr.. Keuster of this City can do it well and
nromntlv
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
Five Thousand Dollars worth

NEW READY MADE CLOTHING,
MILITARY GOODS,
JUST RECEIVED FROM
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, ss
Which we were compelled to pay Cash for.
"E OFFER THE SAME AT A SMALL ADVANCE
w for Cash. and to credit customers who have
paid their bills promptly.
GREY FLANNEL SHIRTS FOR SOLDIERS,
RED Z
CHECKED GINGHAM
MIXED CASHMERE
500 PAIRS CoTTONADE PANTS
ALSO,
LARGE LOT OF MILITARY BUTTONS,
CHEAP MUSLIN SHIRTS
AND
CHEAP CASHMERE SHIRTS.
Exchange wanted.
e. L. HARDING.
Raleigh, June 4, 1851. 5S-h
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

UNION VoTE.-Ar intelligent correspondent de-
sires us to state with some approach to exactness
the number of Union and Secession votes cast at the
election in February for delegates to the State Con-
vention. We cannot give the desired information
At early day after the election we made an effort
to ascertain but found it impossible. Our conclu-
sion was that the Union majority in the State was
at least 1000.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

OXFORD FEMALE CoLLEeE-The Commencement
at this Institution came off last week. It was
pleasant time. Five young ladies were graduated.
The address was delivered by Prof. Royal, and the
sermon by Rev. j. L. Pritchard See advertisement
in to-day's paper
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08
The Late Union Men.

Timothy Rves, of Prince George Va, is one of
the most eloquent men and formidable opponents on
the stump in that State Prior TO Lincoln's procla
nation he was an uncompromising Union man. He
is now decided in opposition to the Union as he
was favorable to it before During the late Virginia
Convention he delivered a Union speech of great
length and ability, on the Goth of March, which the
Richmond Enquirer could not publish according to
its contract until very recently. When it was pub
lished the Enquirer took it upon itself to say that
the speech ought never to have been delivered. To
this Mr.. Rives replies sharply fully sustaining his
former course. He says:
Permit me to inform you that l concur in no
such opinion, but on the contrary, endorse now,
and will to the day of my death, every sentiment
therein uttered; believing do, that the present
war now raging in Virginia stands justified on her
part upon the ground that she exhausted all honor
able means to adjust difficulties amicably before
resorting to the right of revolution to redress the
wrongs of which she justly complains. 1t is that
which nerves her sons now in their perilous march
to the battleield-it is that which spoke in tones
of thunder at the ballot-box last Thursday-it is
that which now animates me to take my stand for
her, without one pang Of reproach for having been
instrumental in needlessly bringing on the present
state of affairs
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-08

JOSIAH TURNER, jain characteristic letter
from Mr. Turner, of Orange, in the last HillsbOrO'
Recorder, written from Fort Macon, occurs the fol-
lowing conclusion:
If evil shall beall the South in the fearful strug
gle which is now going on, trust l shall have as
little in common with the enemy as any original
seceder." If they will only shoulder arms and put
themselves in the ranks, will forgive the abuse
men and myself; and promise them that the pub
lie will have a better opinion Of their candor and
patriotism, and no worse opinion Of their courage.
COMPANIES ,REPoRTED.-We understand that 1913
companies of State volunteers have been rendered to
the Governor, and registered in the Adjutant Gen
erals office. We doubt not 100 more will soon be
ready to report
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
From New York.

The Herald's Washington correspon-
dent telegraphs the following:
- WAsHINGroN, Dec. %.
The Cabinet has just adjourned, after a
protracted session of six hours. The affairs
at Charleston was the subject under con-
sideration. 81
Secretary Floyd stated to the President
in writing that unless Major Anderson is
Withdrawn from Fort Sumter be could not
remain in the Cabinet.
Secretary Thompson and Thomas were
understood to entertain the same views,
but the events Of the day changed their
minds somewhat Hf.h{EE IL
The President determined, after full de-
liberation, not to withdraw Major Amber
son, and Mr.. Floyd's resignation Vas there
fore accepted.
Among the persons named as Mr.. Floyd's
successor is Benz. F. Butler, of Mass, who
has been in confidential consultation with
the President for several days. % ta
A serious division exists in the Cabinet,
and a break up may almost any hour be
anticipated. Recent and highly impor-
tant intelligence from the South, received
by the Government, may precipitate the
event. The Secretary of the Treasury
(Tbomas) has just received a dispatch from
Charleston, stating that the Revenue Cut.
ter in the port of Charleston had been
seized by the authorities, and the Captain
who is a native of Charleston, had resign
ed. This intelligence was Immediately com
municated to the Cabinet. = ,' '
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Meeting at Pittsburg.

7+i PITTsBURe, Dec. 27.
There wa an immense meeting to-day
in tie street opposite the Court House, rel,
alive to the removal of the ordinance
South. VIM. Robinson was present. Sew
eral speeches were delivered, among others
Gen. j. X. Moorhead, Member of Congress
from this district.
Several resolutions were adopted almost
unanimously declaring loyalty to the Union
and ability to defend themselves against
enemies of the Union. deprecating any in
reference with the shipment of arms under
Government orders, however inopportune
or impolitic the order; deploring the exis-
tence of the state of things in connection
with the administration of the important
departments of public service as TO have
shaken the confidence of the people of the
free States, that while Pennsylvania is on
guard at the Federal Capitol, it is her es-
pecial duty to look to the fidelity other sons
and in that view call our President, as ci,i.
zens Of the Commonwealth, so the repub-
lie receives no delriment at his hands, be-
hooves the President to purge his Cabinet
of every man known to give aid and com
fort to, or in ~anywise ~countenancing revolt
of any States against authority, consttu-
ton and laws.
A Union dispatch from Hon. Robt. Nc
Knight was read, asking the people to make
no further resistance, but ask for suspen-
sion of the shipment of the guns uu,il
further advices from the War Office. Read
and approved.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

MAsoxIc.-Last Friday. being St. Johns day,
celebrated and held in commemoration by the
Free and Accepted Masons. as the period when
was born into the world one of the Ancient pat
rons of that Order. st. John the Evangelist, and
accepted by them as a fitting occasion on which
to install their officers for the ensuing year, it
was resolved by the members of Sparta Lodge
to make it also the occasion Of a social in gather-
ing at their Hall. AT an early hour it was crowd
ed with Ladies, members of the Order and invited
guests. The exercises of the evening were, first
the Installation of the officers for the ensuing
year. These were:-Dr.T 7. NJ. EBRIGBr, w. NJ;
Benz. CoHN. L. W; G. L. Cook, J. W; Gen. j.
AyKENY, Treas; ]. W. VoRHEs, Sec; E. II. Rob-
INsos, s. D.; Rev. u. J. KyrsELY, j. D.; A.. J.
SrIFFLKR, T. This ended. the company were
invited TO partake Of the good things with which
the tables before them were crowded, prepared
by the fair hands of the wives and daughters OF
the members of Sparta Lodge. To say that
they more than equaled themselves in the prep
aration of the delicacies and substantials with
which the tables were laden, would not be ex-
pressive enough-it would not do them justice.
Those who partook, did so with such ample
good will. such show of good appetite, as to
leave no doubts upon the minds of any. rs to
the sallsiaetion they were receiving. In fact, we
do not re member ever to have been present at n
social gathering where such a strong current OF
general good feeling pervaded the entire assem-
blage, as on this occasion.
After the supper The Hon. D.. P. LEappErTER,
one of the grand sachems in the Order. enter
tanned those present with n speech. reviewing,
in an able man ner. the origin of Masonry. it,
history and struggles amid the erumbling Of the
civil and political institutions Of the world up
toths present period.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
~BrcH.yAy, II is reported. says that II he

zgBucHASxx, it is reported. says that II ne
opposed the South in their secession movements
he would be in danger of assassination and that
he also fears being assassinaied if Major AsDEK-
SON and his men are massacred at Fort Sampler
The events of the last few days at Charleston
have precipiiaied upon him the impending crisis.
If he thought be had reason to be alarmed some
time since at threats Of assasaina iion, his imag-
ination must now place a dagger in every man's
hand. An old Democrat, who has sustained Mr..
BUCHANAN much longer than he had the appro-
val of his conscience in doing, declared, yes,er-
day, that such at last was the condition into
which Old Buck had worried himself, that he
should advise him by all Means to elope. We
commend this disinterested counsel of a friend
to the Old Public Functionary. Let him by
all means take himself out OF the country, AND
travel incog. to Siberia, the South Sea Islands
or some point very far North or Sonth, SO thai
oceans may roll between him and his native
land, and zones divide him either from the Cot.
ton or Corn regions.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
WAsgINcToN Dee o.


The South Carolina Commissioners did
not arrive to-day. The Administration re-
fuses to tell what course it will pursue
them, but the President saws he shall car.
ry out the spirit of the Message. Speak
er Pennington and Vice President Brock
enridge have determined not to recognize
them, unless by the order of the House
and Senate.
Mr.. Stewards propositions in the Com
mittee of Thirteen have caused much sur
prise, but seems 10 have accomplished nc
good, and nearly every one now gives up
all hope of an agreement. He proposed
to repeal all Personal Liberty bills aud to
amend the Fugitive Slave hw-giving the
right Of trial by jury. Although intend
ing to settle all difficulties, these PROPOSE
tons. coming from a leader oe the Repub-
liean Party, utterly fail in their purpose.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Fort MOuItrie Evacuated.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 27.
Fort Moul,rie was evacuated last night.
Previous to the evacuation the guns were
spiked. The Fort is now being demolish-
ed by fire. Only four soldiers were left in
charge. The soldiers have all been con
veyed to Fort Sumpter. s
The Convention is in secret session.
-- -s SECOND DISPATCH.
1t is only the gun carriages that are on
fire at Fort Moultrie. The cannons are
spiked, and it is rumored that a train is
laid to blow up the Fort. This last report
is doubted. The excitement and indigna-
ton of the people are increasing.
-. I'd THIRD DISPATCH. 3
Maj. Anderson states that he evacuated
Fort Moulirie in order to alIay the discus
sion about the Fort, and at the same time
strengthen his position. 20
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

rim, produced a thrilling effect and occa-
stoned much Indignation among the seces-
s%ionists, who are fully aware that Gener-
al Scott is in favor Of extensive military
preparations. The truth is, that Post
Master General Holt is IN temporary charge
of the Department and tonight was at
tending to The duties therein in company
with the chief clerk. General Scott has
not been either at the Department or at
the Presidents house to-day.
Both Thompson and Thomas were al
the Cabinet meeting to-day. though rumol
had declared otherwise. Many reports pre-
vail with no truth for their foundation,
which serve oplyfto add TO- the already in.
tense excitement.
Mr.. Bingham's bill to provide for the
collecting of duty on imports, introduced
into the House to-day, and referred 10 the
Committee on Judiciary, looks to the in,
crease of the Presidents power to enforce
the revenue laws. ., ~