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secession, Harrison Co. about 1000, and
Wood Co. abont l6 90 majority against seceS
sion. Martinsburg Berkeley Co. gives ABOUT
700 majority against secession. =,
WHEELING, May 30.
The city to-day cast 2 sos votes against she
ordinance of secession and 80 for the ratification.
Nothing satisfactorily can be heard tonight
from the western counties.
CuAMBRRsBRGH, May 70.
Last night party of Virginians attempted
to capture Il ferry boat on the Potomac near
Clear Springs. Notice was given to the Union
men at Clear Springs, three miles distant. VINO
formed a guard for the boat. During the niSht
the Vrginians seized the boat, and We're tired on
by the guard, and when midway across had to
abandon the prize and escape in sklst IL IS
reliably ascertained that two Virginians were
shot. The ferry boat returned to the Maryland
shore.
WASHINGTON, May 49,.
The President declared to prominent gentle
men to day that there would be nc invasion OF
Rebel States before autumn.
NEv Yo2k, May %.
Col. Fremont has rendered his services to the
Government, and would leave Europa IN the
steamer of the 18th.
FRANKFORT, May 23
In the Senate Mr. Pratt offered "a resolution
that in ordcr to advise the next Legislature OF
tho popular viii secession or no secession
be voted upcn by the Kentuokians the lat Mon
day in A ,gust. The resolution was ordered to
lie. Legislature adjourns tomorrow.
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Northern gentleman Of 40 adventurous dis.
position, crossed tho acqueducs at Georgetown
oves into Virginia yesterday, and . few rods
from the Virginia end saw two sentinels asleep.
with negro boy apparently watching over their
slumbers. At his approach, the negro reused
nc eoloieEs with the cry that - strangers were
oming.' The men reused up ard demanded
ne business of the stranger He replied that
he was civilian, and that curiosity simply led
him to cross the bridge. " But" he added,
g you have queer fashion of doing ser tinel du-
y over here ; IL it the Virginia fashion," The
man laughed and replied that there was littlo
work for them to do, and as they were on duty
in the night, they thought it best 10 indulge in
a snooze in the day time. The visitor was un-
moesled, and before he left he aecertained chat
both OF the mCn were friends of the Union, de-
claring their purpose to be to vote against seces
Sion"
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GLi)e MQr,5eis.
CAMBRIDGE mARKEr, Nay 90

ia ' = II If1UV
At Market 40 Cattle, about 400 GeeYcs and 20 stor
consisting Of Working Oxen, Cows and lone two
years cid.
rices-Market Beef-Extra $3.50 !,15; frstqusrig
S652a 5000; "a, $3.50, Sd so 90.
Working Oxen-$l00, ]25 to $50
Cows and Caves-$25, 80, 10 go
Caves-$20 to 600.
Yearlipgs- none.
Two years old--none,
Three years cld--none.
Sheep nd Lambs1625 at market-prices in ,ots 81 5o
a225 Extra, 1915, to 5,25
Hides, 5. Pelts, 1920 $500. Calf Skins s to o.
Taov, 81 to Sc.
REMArEs.-The supply Of Western Cattle varies but ill.,
tie from ast week. The ales slower at decline
Of about Csc Drovers are doing about well az last
week as they bought their attic at Albany lower
Sheep Csc than last week for the QUALITY and
full 80, on poorer quality Tn. Of the decline
is owing to large number (70O) from the West.
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Advices from Missouri state that the Legis-
lature, before sdjourning, provided for she pay
ment OF the interest on the State bonds duo in
June.
Toronto, G. w., May %. The Leader saws
there will shortly be $4,000 Enfield rifles in
that province, in fear Of extraordinary expedi-
tlons on our frontiers from bodies of men who
Will not be ruled by the Government at Wash
lngton, 1t recommends that the militia be
placed upon better footing than usual.
JUNE TRAINING citizens of Essex .7e
making arrangements for an old fashioned June
training.
The Rev. j, SWEET, the Episcopal clergyman
at Bethel, is drilling military compsny IN
that town. Mr.. S. was formerly member of
tho faculty Of Norwich University.
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Z DAILY T2EEiggAM

Will DO Published a. this Office until further
notice. Two editions will be issued, one TO be
ready fer the meil West, and the stagc5 that
leave Montp,lie: in the afternoon, the other in
the morning in season Cor the morning mails.
Each edition vill contain the latest telegraphic
news to The tirae Of going 70 press.
Th, Tcr.ns viii be,
$500 per year, or 81 90 for three months, to
mail So disorders and those taking the paper from
the ofics.
$500 per year, or ST. ,25 for three months, to
village subsoribers-pap delivered at their
houses or places Of business.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
Orders are solicited G. W. WILLARD.
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TO CONSEQUENCES Correspondents, in
these days Of crowding events, which must all
be reported in our columns, should not tax us
with inserting words without ideas. The few
est possible words necessary to express thought
or fact, distinctly, is what We want. And this
is the best rule that can DO given at any time
Tor composition.
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MONTPELIER MARKET. A,r,, 0.

PHovtsIoss-Butter, Ii to 10. Cheese, to8 Lard
IA. Tslloy, too Dried Apple, to 8; Eggs, H.
Potatoes, 90 to so Beans l5o Maple Sugar soy
onions--loo. Apples 25-good, $z,oo-to 500 per Dbl
RLoun-Extra, $500; Extra Family, $50 Double Extra,
700; Superior $50.
GRAM AuB aAg-Corn, 49, Oats 81 to 90. HerasEras
Seed 900 pc. bushel Glover 10 to y per pound
Fay, $40, to 500, perton. Rye, $50.
MIsoELLAEEoUs--Dry and green hard woe6, 325to $50
Shing!as 81 90 to 15C. Wooctnmon co to %. Aeriu,
90 to 90. Bark, 500 per cord. Nails 2,85.
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40 Ta1'HBsorc.

80. 600 BARRELS PotDaETTE, made ~ m,
.s 70 suit hoei msnqaonrns Company fer sale in
market SO worth win manure an , 3es. leftiEer il
lbe nt crop en from and viii rpss
al, 5onr barrel errneri Price. over seyen barrels
ing address to "' b'aHs 70 any one gend-
thu s1 Usis.a Agents s,.s, GRFENe Co..
% Courtlen nd ST., New Y ark
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Notice,

The ladies of Montpelier are requested to
meet at the Town Hall TO morrow morning at
O'Clock.
The materials for the HaveIo oks, wilt be ready
70 be given out at that time.
Miss l.. J. BRADSHAW, Secretary.
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.4Y.51Cqr I ~jGl1 ,

IN West Randolph, Mag 4th, by Elder 3 :. e-lro:-
bell, Russell Back, Dr., and bliss Bna Bowen
IN West Randolph, ny The same, Sl3S ed, Gorge
0rd@sy @ul Hlss Laura J. Brown, All Of BIsjr.rso.
In .vaitsaeld Aptil %, by Rev. Fl Webster, C.s.ey
Chu' en- nd Am q. Arnold, both Of Warren.
Also BY the st the same riace; baE tHa, tai':-
Hall and Sarah 2. Sargent, both If Warren.
In Ticonderoga Nay BY Rev. aibhaYl ingalls, ~,
4. Inga Is of the Vermont Conference, and Mss lYd-
ia H. WhipgiC, of Ticonderoga
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A ROLAND FOR AN OLIvER.-The president of
one of the princip pal Southern railroads recent
ly wrote to prominent boiler manufacturer of
New Jersey, that he neither could or would nav
an account owing to him, and that he must get
Abe Lincoln 10 collect it for him. The manu-
facturer wrote back that "Abe Lincoln was the
man to whom he would entrust the collection.
and honest be would be sure 20 collect it ,.
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.EX T'EAE'GRAPH1
FROM QUE MORNING EDITION.
TO THE FREEMAN.

BALTIMORE, May 70.
General Butler took command Of Fortress
Fortress Monroe yesterday. was understood
ut Fortress Monroe that the Minnesota was TO
make an attack on Sewell's Point battery to-
day, while an efficient land force is to be sent in
small tugs from the Fortress, who were to effect
q landing at all hazards.
The British Ship Albion for Baltimore went
ashore near Capo Henry, and is a total loss
Vrginians having removed the lights and built
fire on the beach, half mile away
BosroN, May %.
United States Steamer Mississippi, which
sailed this morning, has returned, having burst
her delivory-pipe TO such an extent as to require
her ret1zn to the Navy Yard.
The defect was wiifuly caused by former
Engineer, . yirginicn, to esvsa injury or loss
at sea.
NEW YORK, MAY %.
Two thousand Rebel troops were in Alexan-
dria yesterday during the progress of the cleo
tiol. No one dared to yoto for tho Union.
Senator Foot is strongly urging the accept
ancc Of two mora Regiments from Vermont.
Active operations wall be commenced against
Virginia Immediately, both in lower James Riv-
er and near tn city of Washington.
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The air likely to lie mos popular in the +" Con.
federate" Army-"Ah Dinner forget ~
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Montpelier, May %, 4 o'clock, P. ID.
WHITE RIVER JUNcrIoN, May "a

Telegraph Office, Passenger and Freight
House of the Central, and the Pasaumpsic
Wood-Sheds and Engine House, and Sa&ord's
Machine-shop, all burnt. Consequently we
have no dispatch to-day.
ELLSWORTH F ZOUAvEs PLANTING CoRN IN VIR-
o1NlA.--Tho correspondent Of the Providence
Journal has an account Of the doing8 Of a squad
Of the Zouayes the othel day:
"Tbey are fond of running into danger
Sometimes q squad of six or eight cross tho
bridge and travel miles into the enemies coun-
try. The latest story about them io this: A
few OF then, the Other day took q ramble into
Maryland. Daring their walk they saw farm
CT planting lis corn, and ca entering inc con-
versstion with him, found that he vas afraid
shat ne co1dn't get it in soon enough, az he had
to 90 all the planting himBelf. The Lambs ,
Immediately took Of their Jackets, went to
work, and soon planted tho whole field, and
then returned 60 their encampmen, little proud
Of their farming Abilities -
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ss0sTOA MARE<GG', April "a.


F,our.--WeAcrn, 5,12t to 5,25.
Pork Prince. IA to ISL Mess, 10 1900
Beef 900 to 1890 Lard 10 to i0!. Hams, o. to l0t
Butter "A to 2o Cheese, to 10. Eggs lf. po.ato,s
81 to 30, Dried Apple to Ii.
Wool Saxony fleece, 47 to 55 American Full Blood to
Al Half blood }6to a. Common 20 to 33.
Corn. ST.. Oats, IS. Eye u.s. Herds GrassGeg 80
Clover, II a12 perb Hops 20 IS.
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Cattle, &c, Shipped frora Montpelier Depot.
For lie Week Ending My 20, 1861
Whole number Of Cattle, 20 Sheep, 212. Hrosos
Veal Calves, so.
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IN Georgia; Mey 18th, orra '.oomis, widow Q? Jonah
loomiS aged T6 year
She went to bed III usual health, and found dead
in the morning.
In Barton, May s, David Allsfd, aged 90,
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NEw York. MAY %.


NEW YORK, May q.
$4,000 dollars WORTH of bank notes fer tho
Whitefeld Bank, Dalton, Ga, were seized TO-
day. The ship John Jarvis Of Boston, was cap.
5urod by New Orleans Pzigataer at Belize
week SINCE, The Michigan regiment has been
ordered to be ready to march any moment with
two days provisions.
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Ieh2InaS AL4E F1TE.5
EORSale at G ". wllprRs,
L Montpelier Nay u.

- 5 y . osaIrae, ylasasa qPz'intc2s!
Nv, frinter oae thorou gby eonversan with the Susl-
"'''' eSa nave employment BY applying Immediately
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-09

NEW SATER NNHEEL.-GREAT INVENTION.
1NHE SUBSCRIBER takes this method Of informing the
public, that, after many years of experience he has
succeeded in inventing WATER WHEEL which he CAL
confidently recommend being simpler in construction
Werfu in performance with given amount or heao
of wafer and durable and less liable to get out OF
order than any Wheel now IN use or heretofore ohereo
the public ~ 500, r.
being a packed Wheel, escape between the
top the Wheel and the bottom OF the cas and conse
qlenty all loss of power from such escape OF water
Ts Wheel is reaction Wheel 1t of cast iron and is
so simple construction that any mechanic can put 10
water grind from II 40 bushels of Corn per hour and
suited to any head of water from feet upwards 1t has
only six buckets and turns out "a square inches OF
being all that requires for the performance OF any amount
of labor.
As above stated this Wheel patented and take pleas
ure Offering it any person wanting cheap, powerful
and durable Water Wheel adapted to grist ms upright
circular mills, cotton gins taetorles or any otne1
kind of machinery in driving which waterpower is used
furnishing sizes of Wheels from two feet upwards adapted
to any head of water. will furnish and put IN running
Wheel attached to any persons mill for S75 or VIII
sell the right to one for $50 Will also sell county ano
State Rights.
Any person wishing purchase Wheels individual Coun
ty State rights desiring any Information VIII receive
immediate attention by applying to or dresslng James
Armstrong, John o. Armstrong, James M Armstrong; Doo
binsville, Sampson county, NC their Agents Hessrs
Hart Bailey Wilmington n C., or the subscriber,
GEORGE W. ARMSTRONG, Pdeltee.
aThe patentee refers to the following Certificate from
competent who have the operation OF hE
wheel =,
This to certify that we the undersgned have seen the
performance of the Water Wheel invented by George
W. Armstrong, of Sampson county, N G. grlnds bushe
of good meal in minutes and 48 seconds Wltn 1eet hch
of water, and half the water with comparison o
~ JOHN BARDEN.
JAS. 81. LAMB.
DANIEL JOHNSON.
R. W. TATOh
u. W. SMITH.
March 28th, 1861. silly
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Appointments by the Govern.,r.

The following provisional appointments have been
made by the Governor in the military service of the
State subject to the future action of the General AS
sembly, to wit:
Col Theophilous H. Holmes of the Confederate States
Army, and late Major of the 9Th Infantry u S. Army
to be Brgadier General He has been assigned to the
command of the coast defences.
g. q. Tew, Superintendent of the HiIsboro Military
Academy, to be Colonel. FIe has command of Fort
Macon, Beaufort Harbour.
Ma jor Daniel III. Hill, Superintendent of the n. G.
Military Institute late lst Lieut. and Brevet Major of
the 4th Artillery U. S. Army, to be Colonel He has
command of the School of Instruction at Raleigh, n G.
Lieut.. Richard Ii. Riddick, late 1st Lieut.. ofthe lst
Cavalry, U. S. Army, to be Colonel of the General
Sta OF the State, aud Assistant to the Adjutant Gen
eFa IN all the duties pertaining to his Office by Law
Capt. William D. Pender, Of the Confederate States
Army, and late lst Lieutenant and Adutan of the lst
been assigned to duty at the Camp of Instruction.
lst Lieut. Joseph F. Jones' of the Confederate States
Army, and late End Lieut. of the End Artiler1 u S.
Army, to be Captain He has been ordered to report
for duty to Brigadier General Holmes.
Mr. Rufus S. Tucker, of Raleigh, to be Can't. Com
mBsary of subsistence
Mr. John w. Cameron, late Chief Clerk oftbe Bureau
OF Provisions and Clothing Navy Department U. S.,
to be Captain Assistant Quarter Master.
Mr.. William w. Morrison, late of the Bureau of Con-
struction, Equipment and Repairs Navy Department of
the United States, to be Captain Commssary of subss
tence.
Mr.. John G. Winder, Civil Engineer, son of Major
John H. Winder, late 3rd Artillery U. S. Army, to be
Captain of Engineers He has been ordered to report
for duty to Brigadier General Holmes.
Major VIM. @. Whiting, of the Confederate States
Army, and late Captain of the Engineer Corps u S.
Army, placed by the President of Confederate States
under the orders of the Governor He has been assigned
to duty as Inspector General of the North Carolina
forces
Capt. Frederick Childs, of the Confederate States
Army, and late Lieut.. Artillery U. s. Army same as
above. He has been assigned to duty at Fort Caswe
Lieut.. Stephen d. Ramsour, late End Lieut.. 4th
Artillery has been elected and accepted the Captaincy
Of the Ellis Light Artillery Company of the City Of
Raleigh.
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NEW SASH, BLIND AND DOOR MANUFACrORY.
LOCA TED A T ARGYLE, robson CO., N. c.,
IMMEDIATELY the Wilmington, Charlotte & Ruther-
Il ford Ka Road 81 miles from Wilmington, n c., where
subscribers prepared manufacture the short
est notice, SASH, BLINDS, DOORS and MO ULDLNGS
of every description.
The best quality of GLASS is always kept hand
BLINDS painted and trimmed ready for hanging Our lum
ber is all kiln dried before it is worked up.
We respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, and
trust by endeavors to please that shall receive lib
era share.
Any person wishing leave orders obtain list of
prices do by calling in Wilmington, N c., e. M.
Bishop at the Farmers House, or Messrs T. Petteway
& Co.; by addressing oILAS SHEETZ CO. Gillopolis
P. O., Robson county, N c. s. SHEEIZ
&. NJ. MCLEAN,
j. A. McKOY.
April Is, 1861. 34H
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REMARKABLE CoINcIDENoE-The chapter of the Old
prescribed by the Episcopal Calendar to be
read by the clergy the morning Of the third Sunday
after Easter, ast sundayQ is the Sd chapter of the
Prophet Joel beginning at the 9th verse. Every one
who heard Richmond, last Sunday morning, must
have been struck with the singular coincidence of the
words with the solemn events of the day and time 1t
begins as follows:
Proclaim ye this among the GentiIes Prepare for
war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war
draw near let them come up;
Beat your ploughshares into swords and your prup.
ng-hooks into spears let the weak say am strong
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-09

NOBLE SOUTHERN PATRIOTS. The New Orleans
Delta says:
We heard of instance OF patriotic beraity the
part of of merchants yesterday which deserves
special mention. Mr.. W. A. Violet, one of our largest
wholesale grocers hearing that the gallant and jealous
Capt. L. Lay had raised volunteer company of one
hundred men-who were supplied with all the equip
ments of soldiers and only wanted uniforms-sent an
order to the Captain, clothing establishment to
have the whole company uniformed at his Mr. Volets)
expense.
The following letter, with the Governors patriotic
response, appears in the Nashville American
NASHVILLE, April l8th 1861.
To HIS Erceltency IsHAM e. HARRIS
'Governor Of Tennessee!
"SIR : hold myself in readiness to honor your draft
me for thousands OF dollars, to aid you in placing
Tennessee in state OF defence.
IL doubt not that there many others quite a<
able, and more patriotic than myself, who will tc
the rescue of our State in its perilous position.
II am, most respectfully, your obt servt
BYRD DOUGLAS"
1t is only when read of such instances OF generosity
and patriotism that we envy the possessors of wealth
their power to do good
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PLOUGH FACTORY.

PLOUGH FACTORY.
ID R. HOOD having moved to Goldsboro and located
d. informs the citizens of Wayne and
the adjoining Countless that he expects to manufac-
ture and keep constantly hand the most complete
and suitable selection Of the latest and most approved
STYLES fof entirely new IMPROVED PLOUGHS,
made of on suitable to different soils and the diff
changes of poughng that may be required These
Poughs consist of sweeps hollow and solid also various
sizes of Shoues double single turning MOULD BOARDS
COTTON or POTATOE SCRAPERS. Also, new ground
upon stocks which may be changed by means OF bolts
to suit every farmers convenience VIII also sell state OF
fully received and promptly attended to-. All letters ad
dressed to BOLD Il. HOOD, at Goldsporo N: y:
Ian 24th 1851 22-tf
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mtLrrARY cnnrpANIEs oRGAN,zINe..

IT, CAN be furnished with every description of
<S*SN Military trappngs, such Gun and body Belts,
Cartridge Boxes, Sword Seabbards, Pistol Hold
ers swords Pistols Epaulets Canteen and all other
cessary articles, except Clothing and Caps. . L..
Constantly hand Harness. Band Dash, Patent and En-
ameled Leather, every description of Skins all kinds Of
Enamelled Cloth and Trimmings for Military work.
JAMES WILSON,
Harness. Trunk Saddles Leather and Oil Establishments
May I'd, 1876 q No. Market Street.
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Raleigh, n. g., April 20, 1861.
The following constitutes complete outfit necessary
for Company of Volunteers, in order to be able to
take the field for campaign, viz;
For the Company
Tents, Cooking Utensils Mess Furniture viz Water
Buckets Knives and Forks, Tin Plates Cups and Pans
Strong Bags for Ratons, Axes and Spades (ten each
six Hatchets.
For each Man.
Two pair Pants, (very Ioose) two Sack Coats two
Flannel Shirts and few Drawers, Socks and under
Shirts as possible One Felt Hat if not supplied with
Caps, two Pair of Shoes No Boots except for Mount
ed Service one Blanket KnapSack, one Haversack
one Canteen to be covered with cloth leather, one
Gutter Percha Rubber Overcoat, if it can be pro-
cured
When the generous patriotism of tue community
offers to supply the wants of Companies, it is recon-
mended that above articles be procured far pract
cable.
The State will endeavor to supply the deficiencies
when the Legislature shall have made the necessary ap
preparation. j. F. HOKE,
Adiutant General
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HEADQUARTERS, ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Raleigh, April 20, 1861.

ORDERS,
COLONEL You are commanded to organize the
|. Orange Light Infantry, Capt. Ashe,
2. Warrenton Guards Capt. Wade,
3. Horne's Nest Rifles, Capt. Williams,
4. Enfield Blues, Capt. Bell.
5. Lumberton Guards, Capt. Norment
6. Duplin Rifles Capt Kenan,
7. Charlotte Greys, Capt. Ross
8. Thomasvie Rifles, Capt. Miller.
9. Granville Greys, Capt. Wortham,
10. Columbus Guards, Capt. Ellis,
into regiment to be designated the First Regiment
of North Carolina Volunteers"
The Cadets of the North Carolina Military Institute
can be attached to this Regiment with the consent of
their parents and guardians.
The Seat OF War is the destination of this Regiment
and Virginia in all probability will be the first battle
ground. The services OF the Regiment will not exceed
six months but the should be prepared to keep the
field until the war has ended.
The grey blue blouse will be recognized as a suita
BILE uniform. Arms are now in Raleigh tor the use of
the Regiment, and the men will be furnished with them
promptly.
The Regiment will be moved into Virginia as soon
possible, but will not be led into battle until the
Field Officers OF opinion that the men are fit for such
duty.
You will order an election of Field Officers Of the
Regiment on Friday, the Sd day of May
The cause OF Virginia is the of North Carolina
In our first struggle for liberty, she nobly and freely
poured out her blood in deence we will stand by
her now in this our last effort for Independence
By order of the Governor,
JOHN f. HOKE,
Adjutant General.
Col. d. H. Hill,