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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
The Last Links are breaking.

The Presbytery of Orange at its 1s2d session, held
last week In Oxford N c., passed the following re-
solutions:
81. That the events that have happened and the
circumstances now existing render it highly expe-
dent Gf not indeed absolutely necessarily IN order
to enable the Presbyterian Churches in the Confed
crate States of America the better to perform the
work, and promote the great interests of the Re-
deemers Kingdom committed to their care that
they should establish for themselves separate Or
ganzation distinct from and independent of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States.
2. That this Presbytery recommend to the other
Presbyteries in the Confederate States of America
the holding of Convention at Augusta, Ga, on the
4th day of December 1861 for the purpose of carry
ing into effect the object proposed in the preceding
resolution-said Convention to be composed of dele
gates from the Presbyteries in the ratio of represen
sation in the General Assembly of the United States
8. That the stated clerk of this Presbytery is
hereby instructed to transmit copy of these reso-
lutions to the stated clerks of the several Presbyte
ries within the bounds of the Confederate States
with the request that they be laid before their Pres
byteries at their next meetings"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
The Reaction.

There are unmistakable evidences of strong re-
action against the war in the North. The utter
prostration of business in the cities of commerce,
and the closing up of factories is telling powerfully
upon the people. The Northwest is evidently dis
gruntled at being cut off from Southern markets.
Lincoln and his party will still press it, and we
fear they are too strong to be overcome by the moral
forces at work. The South must lick him soundly,
which we are prepared to do in short time, before
he surrenders his ambitious grasp upon partizan
military despotism. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
RALEIGH: WEDNESDAY, JUNE as, 1851.

SPECIAL NoTICE-The STANDARD is conducted ssr'csty
won tie CASH sys III papers are discontinued at the
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scr6ers sciU Be xos6ed WEEKS before tier time Is out
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is renewed the paper OA Be discontinued TA's IS rule
from which there s0U DEPARTURE Watch for the Grass
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they desire the change to be made.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
BOARD of Claims.

One Of the most important acts of the Convention
relating to the financial interests of the State
the organization of Court for the investigation and
settlement of all claims against the State growing out
of the war, and the appointment last week ofMessrs.
B. F. Moore, of Wake, S. F. Phillips, Of Orange,
and P H. Winston, DR., of BERTHE, the Judges.
The appointments are entirely satisfactory to all,
we believe
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
Trinity College.

We learn that the commencement exercises of
this growing institution last week, were of high
order and unusually interesting The crowd in at
tendance respectable, but not so large as usual
Rev. Mr. Burkhead of Fayetteville preached the SER
mon, and Rev. Mr.. Tucker of this City addressed the
Alumni. Sixteen young gentlemen were graduated.
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Col, VIM. III. Cox.

This gentleman we learn has been appointed Major
of the 9th regiment of N. G. Troops. Maj. Cox has
military education and will make good officer.
We learn he has left for the camp His fine man.
ners and gentlemanly bearing will make him popu-
lar with his command, and if he has chance, he
will make his mark
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
Our State Volunteers.

We doubt If the world can produce more pktri-
otto people than ours or better corps of solde az
ter little drilling and experience, than are thsol
unteers of this State, who promptly respondents
the call of the Executive. We should regret deeply
any occurrence which would discourage the contin-
uance of this patriotic spirit. '.
From what we learn the recent determination of
the military authorities to receive no more twelve
months volunteers is not understood and that it
has awakened the suspicion in some minds that they
design to resort to the dqft. Such is the readiness
with which our people responded to the call of the
State and the South few will be disposed to think
that such resort will be necessary.
So far as we are informed, such an intention or
idea is wholly unfounded The Confederate gov
eminent it is understood prefers regular troops to
volunteers for various reasons, a chief reliance
for carrying on the war. This being the case, we
presume our authorities supposed they had enough
of twelve months volunteers for present purposes,
although the original number called out has not
been accepted.
1t is to be regretted that this fact not earlier
known or foreseen. There are at this time a num-
Der of companies in the process of formation, and
few already formed we understand, have not been
accepted A fine company of Cavalry from Cum
berland and Harnett commanded by Col Murchi-
son, about ready for the field equipped at their
own expense, except arms, have been refused as
twelve months volunteers. Thus number of OUT
best citizens who are so situated that they cannot
enlist for the war, unless it is imperiously demand
ed are prevented from bearing their share in the
glorious contest Many of them have been subject
ed to considerable expense, and will in consequence
of this arrangement have to bear it themselves.
With the lights before US, we would suggest to
all those companies not to disband. Some may find
it convenient to enter the regular army. Those
who do not, should drill as much as possible, and
keep as fully ready as other engagements will al
low. Should Lincoln succeed in his purposes with
his Congress, we doubt not volunteers may be need
ed to repel invasion at other points.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

Gov. ELL1s.-In much feebleuess, We learn, Gov.
Ellis left this City Friday last on special train
en- route for the Red Sulphur Springs in Virginia.
We learn he entertains strong hopes of being re-
stored TO health by the visit.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

WAR OR NO wAR-Squire Thomas of Thomas
vile, n. c., is man of pluck. HIS advertisement
in to-days paper declares that Glenn Anna Female
Seminary shall be resumed in order, "war or no
war" Good
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

CARTRIDGE BoxEs.-The Salisbury. papers state
that cartridge boxes can be obtained in that place
by the State for 81 80 to 81 80. They learn that
the State is paying 81 for them at other points,
Economy is good rule for the State as well as for
the people.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

TIE LAWS AND JoURNALs.-It is now past the
middle of juno, and we learn that the Laws and
Journals of the last Legislature printed, have not
been sent to the various Counties Heretofore they
have been sent out by. thel5 of Nay Where are
they? sf5,' o.. = E'' '# F.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

Col HnL,s REPoRT.-Our readers will be much
indebted to our excellent reporter, for the full off,
cial report of Col. Hill, of the Battle of Bethel
Church, Va
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
State Flag.

On Saturday last, it will be seen by the proceed
ings of the Convention, Mr.. Whitford of Craven,
presented his report and beautiful design, as de-
scribed by reporter, for State Flag The ord-
nance passed unanimously.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

~ The following gentlemen, members of the
present Convention, were members of the Conven-
ton of 1885, and represent now the same Counties
they represented then: Weldon N. Edwards, Ken
meth Rayner, Asa Biggs and DR.. Edward 7. Brod-
max. A friend has handed us the following list of
members of this Convention who are the sons of
members of the former Convention: Thomas d.
Meares, Jason Carson, E. W. Jones, A. H. AIRING.
ton, and W. NJ. Ship. The Principal Clerk of the
former Convention, Edmund B. Freeman, Esq, is
still living in this City. He is not an old man yet
but he will be after awhile-all but his heart JOS
D. Ward, Esq, of Onsow, the Assistant Clerk, died
some years since in Washington City.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

eW We were glad to see Mr.. Foster, of Randolph,
in his seat in Convention on Monday. Mr.. Foster
has been quite iudisposed from an attack of measles
for several days past but is now recovered and able
to attend to his duties.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
Latest News.

The last mails bring US no additional intelligence
to previous accounts The public mind is prepared
for startling war news from Alexandra along the
line to Gen. Johnston's position near Winchester,
and also from Yorktown.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
Capt. ]. L. Bridgers.

The gallant commander of the Edgecombe Guards,
was in the city several days last week. Our citi-
zens and the Convention manifested the highest
qualification at his visit and showed him marked
attention.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
Maj. W. ]. Clarke.

We saw our old friend Maj. w. j. Clarke, only
few moments on his late visit to this City, He is
Major in the Confederate States service, and ten
dered his services to his native State about month
ago. He is stationed at Weldon, and is engaged in
service is, however, too inactive, we should think
for Major Clarke We know him to be brave,
competent officer, and his friends would be glad to
see him at the head of regiment at least leading
them into the thickest of the fight In the Mexican
war he was brevetted three times for his bravery
and important services in three battles.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

sR- The speeches of R. 2. Dick, Esq, G. B.
Sanders, Esq, and Kemp P. Battle, Esq, delivered
in Convention, shall appear at an carly day.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

A FALSE STATEMENT Conference.-The Raleigh
correspondent of the Richmond Examiner says:
"The old Union men" in our State Convention
swallowed the permanent Constitution ofthe Confed
crate States, but it nearly choked them" This is
not true The old Union men" were as ready as
others to adopt the permanent Constitution, but
they wanted it submitted to the people. When
this was refused, and that too by professed Demo
Gratis, they-the "od Union men voted for it
cheerfully and unanimously.
The "old Union men are as true to the South
as the old Secessonists. They have given more
money to the volunteers than the old Secessionsts
have, and they have sent more men to the field of
battle. Virginia and North Carolina which were
nsultingly called submission" States in February
are now bearing the brunt of the 1t is mistake
too, to suppose that the od Union men" are acting
with the cd Secessionists. The boot is the 9TH
er leg. The Secessionists were compelled to wait
until the Union men were ready to strike, and the
consequence is the former acting with the latter
and not the latter with the former.
We have noticed this falSehood about the "old
Union men" only because its author has seat as
Reporter in the Convention. The person referred
to is Mr.. j. L. Frensley, the dancng-master, whose
talent lies not so much in his head as in his heels
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

CoRREcrIoN-Th School of W. j. Bingham &
Sons, Oaks, Orange Co., will be opened Aug. 2Sth
instead of 18th, as published.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

81 We shall not at present notice the articles
of the Register and State Journal in reply to the
facts have given in relation to the seizure by the
Governor and Military Board of the property of
Mr.. Lee. The facts We published are true. The
articles of the Register and Journal and the certf
Gates published by the latter paper amount to
nothing. They do not touch the points.
The day will come when full developments on
this and other subjects will be made. 1.-THE mills
of the gods grind slowly" but they grind neverthe
less In free country like this reckonings must
be bad with the people. They may be long delayed,
but they will come We bide our time.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
BINGHAM SCHOOL,

OAKS, ORANGE Co, N. c. -. .
THE WAR MAKES ROOM FoE.AAgE E1w Pg.sS.
Il Pills. a.,
The neIs Session will begin AUGUST sstb. 1851.
W J. BINGHAM l. SONS.
June Is, 1851 25~Sspd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
GLENN ANNA FEMALE SEMINARY,

TOWNSVILLE, DAVIDSON Co., n. G. .
TINE 10th SESSION OF THIS SCHOOL CON.
Il mences the FOURTH WEDNESDAY in JULY 1851
and closes the THIRD TUESDAY in December.
The system of instruction in this School is thorough
and designed prepare Young Ladies for the active duties
Of life We teach industry and economy.
Board Washing, feel and Tvrni&hed $40 for fee
months. The English course from $40 10 SIS Music and
Ornamentals reasonable.
This School will close spar or no mar No obaros
for the tuion of the daughters of soldiers who fight cr
the liberties If the South. = -
This Seminary is the N G. Railroad, hours ride
from Raleigh and frum Counib a. s. c.
For further particulars address, -
]. W. THOMAS prest.
Thomssviile, N. C. June 25 1851. 26-wstpd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26

MELVILLE SCHOOL.
TIME NEXT SESSION OF THE SUBSCRIBERS
IL School will commence THURSDAY, LIST August.
ALEX. WILSON.
Melville, Alamance Co N. C. {
June 25, 1861. 26-w8t.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17

] have one plea 70 make above the Sleep
ing remains OF the Rescusf; that you will
join with me in asking that a double portion
OF bis spirit may DO poured upon the solitary
prisoner now in the ieiOn's cell at Cleveland
Jail for coming In contact with the Fugitive
Slave Law. ! came from the cell Of Rev.
George Gordon to this funeral. There, In
close confinement he is suffering the VEN
geance Of the Slave Power, whose mandate,
even in the hour Of its rebellion, Is the law
In our tree North. The spirit Of Bushnell,
and Of his companions in bonds, opened the
doors Of that jail, alter making It for weeks
vocal day and night with the praises Of God,
and BonOFous with the gospel Of freedom
Let US pray that the same spirit may rest up
on our brother there incarcerated noW, with
such power ss to shake the walls of the great
prison house OF slavery to their fall. There
Is no power 90 irresistible as that of the Holy
Ghost and no power 50 intolerant of bonds
imposed on its Hiring temples. l seem TO see
In this translation of Simeon Bushnell the first
OF the Rescuers thrust In that jail, a pledge
that the spirit that enabled him to conquer
there, and that brought him thence in tri-
umph, will be largely shed upon George
Gordon, the last slave Rescuer, | hope, the
jail of my disgraeed city will ever imprison.
Ye mourning friends, and you, fellow
Rescuers and fe~llOw-prisOneEs with the de-
ceased, around his beir to-day, lift the prayer
that q double portion of his spirit may de-
scend upon and dwell with our brother in
bonds.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17


Kaellsh Views d the Port RoyRl Rxpedls
tiOn.
The London Times says that The ezPedi-
ton 10 Port Royal was conducted With great
ability, and 90 far as a landing upon the
Southern coast e concerned, IL vas q COM
plete success, but the question Of Its import
snce will be settled by the answer to the
other question: Is the Confederate army on
the Potomac the sole reliance OF the OOnfed-
erafes? Tilt Is, and II the landing at Port
ROYAL viii cause a Withdrawal from that
army for coast defence, then the blow will be
q serious II not 9 fatal one to the rebsl cause.
II on the other hand, that army can still
stand at the door Of the South, In sufficient
numbers 10 keep Mcclellan out the Port
Royal affair viii be but the repetition on =
larger scale Of the capture of Fort Hattsras.
Over that there was great rejoicing and great
expectations of the results to be accomplish
ed, and yet the rebels hold their ground up
on. The Potomac, and the name Of HatteEas
has hardly been heard since is occupation.
Unless more activity Is manifested by Gen.
Sherman, we fear the Times viii have cause
to repeat these observations regarding Pert
Roysl.
The London Post the Government organ,
discusses the cotton aspect of the expedition.
Il sees hope 70: the markets Of England and
France in the fact that our troops have Sc
cured ZONE of the islands where the 6neet
varieties Of sea Island cotton is procured. l
there I 9 probability Of the employment o
sufficient force (of negroes who have escaped
to our llaes) to cultivate this cotton, it vii
result d~isastrOusly to the South, and rendeI
nugatory the embargo which the authOritie
have laid upon the planters crops. The!
would be starving themselves without evel
starving their antagonists. and without re
stricting England and France Of a eertail
supply. This fact renders the occupation Q
these Islands q great political and commercia
advantage to the North. The Post then say
that there are more bales Of cotton now il
store at Liverpool than there wsre in No
vember, 1850, there being now So, zoe bales
against 575, 40 3 year ago.
The London Star ssysthst S party of bya
Unionis.s we're to entertain Gen. Scott at
banquet held in honor Of the victory at POr
Royal.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17

Branch Post Once for the West side.
Owing to the peculiar situation of the
West subdivision Of the City of Cleveland,
that being separated from the Esst side BY
Cuyahogs river and large r%avine, a great
necessity exists for a branch Post omes for
the accommodation of the residents of that
part of the city. Our Postmaster, while in
Washington in July last made application
to the Postmaster General for permission to
establish such an Office. After examining
the plan submitted by Mr.. Oowles Mr.. Kas-
son, the First Assistant P. n. General, az
pressed his approval of II, stating that he
saw no objection to it and he would grant
authority to establish such an Office after
Congress, then in session, had adjourned
The matter thus rested until Mr.. COwles
visited Washington again last month, when
he again called the attention of the Depart
ment to the matter. Mr.. Kssscn informed
him that he had, a short time previously,
made out the papers, giving authority to the
Postmaster of Cleveland to estsblishs branch
Office, and while awaiting signatures to the
paper, applications had been sent in from
Chicago and other cities for similar privil.
eyes. 1t was then found that there wal no
authority in law for establishing such branch
would increase the expense Of the DEPART
msnt materially, 1t was deemed advisable to
withhold permission from all, until authOri-
ty was granted by Congress.
We see by the proceedings of Congress
that a bill has already been reported, giving
the Postmaster General authority to create
branches, but with the prOviso that all let
tiers delivered at such Offices be charged one
cent extra postage. This addition to the
rates was not contemplated originally,
but if the bill passes, our West Side friends
will have to accept a branch Office with this
Objectionable feature, upon the principle that
half q loaf is better than none.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17
Address
AT TEE TUEERAL OF Nh. SIMEON EJsHEKLL, AT
oBERLIN, DEC. 10.


AT e TUEERAL OF Nh. SIMEON EJsHEKLL, Al
oBERLN, DEC. 10.
TAT 3 meeting Of citizens of Obsrlin, held
at the residence of Ralph Plumb, Esq., the
evening following the funeral of Mr.. Simeon
Bushnell, the following address delivered by
Rev. IA. ThOme, was solicited for publica.
ton in the Morning Leader, Oberlin News
and Evangelist
The tidings received last evening, by tele-
graph, Of brother Simeon BushrslTs sudden
decease walked fOndly cherished memories
and tender emotions and TIE invitation
herewith to attend his funeral net a hearty
response. thank God, and you, sorrowing
friends, for the privilege of ringing my
tears and my reiOicings with yo-rs, over
these dear remains.
A brother beloved has been removed from
nj fellowship to that of the Saints in light.
A good man, brave and true, agrest hearted
christian, a faithful soldier, who followed
bis Captain whithersOever be led, regardless
Of danger, OF hardship of Suffering, of Oh.
loquy, has finished his course, and fallen,
And how ct his fall With srmor on. At
midday Of the Sabbath, on the threshold of
the Lords House, wherein be had spent his
last hour, nearest Heaven, there he fell
How easy the Transitions was almost a
translation from the Sanctuary here to the
Sanctuary above. From the doorway of
this House be stepped into the Eouse not
made with hands; and wat at home forever.
From the songs Of your worship, and sthe
Gospels joyful sound which he drank in
with noticeable delight he was waited. as If
on the wings Of your closing praise, with
the bsuediction Of his beloved Pastor still
sounding in his heart, to the halleluiahs. the
hosannshs, the salutations and greetings of
the Celestial Choir. SprinklinF With his
blood the threshold Of this house.
giving Il the conservation Of e temple. be
there laid down his life, in the presence of
many Witnesses, under the gaze Of tbs noon
in fall sight Of the opening heavens.
Ia mode, the death Of our brother has
been, as we shall see bis life also has been,
quite different from Whist his extreme feeble
ness might have led rs to anticipate. For
this la~nguishing tenement, VI should have
expected that its dissolution would be order.
ed in the bosom Of bis family IL the shaded
chamber, upon the soft couch. propped M
on pilloWIB smoothed By the hands Of Sec.
lion, and moistened with the tears Of lsnan.
But better was the ehrrrb ror1ol
or the. upward fight Of him who longrS ~
he courts Of the Lord more than fS- the
Establishments Of earth. Yea, ny brethren
he Lord chose the spot the time; the Lord
whomit Is said in bis Word, HPreciOus 81
lis sight Is the death Of his saints," selected
With huctitiOus care the hour and the place
FheFe the young martyrs blood should fall,
nd Rheace bis saned6ed spirit having
ONE up thus tar on iE hsaEenward way
great tibulaiOn, should ascsud 70
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17

Ire Toronto Leader is s~ndesYoring to ex-
cite gnpatby in fEyor Of the rebels by quot
ing from the n. Z. Herald, to prove that this
government intends to conquer Osnads altar
settling the rebellion. The editor Of the
Leader has demonstrated that he Is either &
SeOl OF knave for believing anything that
that prince Of Liars, James Gordon Bennett,
may haFe said.
The Toronto Globe takes a very just view
q fhscass By eoutending that the n. 7. Her.
aAaasa not nsfsot the visRsof the Govern
nQntor q the people.
TIE saitOrials Of the n. z. Herald have
just So much weight with the American peo-
pie g the rawlings Of lunatic.