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The national Republican., 1861-01-29
THE CRITTENDEN PROPOSITIONS
misunderstood

We are satisfied from mass Of information
from al parts of the country, that the error ex.
tensively prevails, that what Mr.. Crittenden has
proposed, was the restoration Of the Missouri
compromise, with which the people were salts
fed, and the abrogation of which was and is
matter of almost universal regret. 1t is this
error which accounts for . large part Of the sig.
natures to the petitions daily presented to Con-
gress in favor Of Mr.. Critteudens plan. There
is no other possible explanation of the fact,
that q plan which is only the same Breckin-
ridge platform which rent the Democratic party
in twain only eight months ago, and which did
not command the support of a corporal's guard
in all the free States in the late Presidential
canvass, should now seem to have SO many
supporters in those same States.
The Missouri compromise prohibited slavery
north Of latitude go 3O/, but did not establish
slavery south of that line, even permit it save
by silence. In this vital particular, Mr.. Crit
tenden's plan is entirely new, by introducing
the following most extraordinary provision
"In all the territory south Of said line of
latitude, slavery of the African race is hereby
TtCOkuiseu No cAiotihR, uhu Shoh NV oo Ah'ei
fered with by Congress, but shall be protected
as property by all the departments of the Ter.
ritoriai Government during its continuance"
This is to establish slavery by constitutional
provision, because, to recognise it as existing,
is the same thing as establishing it. And it
binds all the departments Of the Territorial
Governments to protect slavery as property.
Mr.. Crittenden does not leave loophole open.
He recognises slavery as existing, cuts of the
interference of Congress, and cuts up what is
called popular sovereignty by the roots, by com.
pelling the Governors, Judges, and Legislators
of the Territories, with, or without the approba-
tion of the people of the Territories, to protect
slavery.
1t is not at all wonderful that Mr.. Bigler
should have proposed to take popular vote
upon this scheme as early as the 18th Of Feb.
ruary. The quicker the vote, the better chance
for such result as he would desire, and at all
events, long enough delay to enable the peo.
pie to understand it, would be fatal to it.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29
GEORGETOWN PRECINCT MEETINGS.

GEORGETOWN PRECINCT MEETINGS.
The voters of Georgetown who favor change
in the Municipal Government at the coming cleo
ton, are requested to meet on Tuesday evening
next at72 o'clock, for the purpose of electing
delegates to nominate candidates for Mayor and
Council, at the following places:
First precinct room under Odd Fellows Hall.
Second precinct, School House, West street, op-
posite Valley street.
Third precinct, room opposite W. H. Thecker's,
on Canal.
Fourth precint, House Market street, between
Third and Fourth streets,
jan 2G-3t BY ORDER.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29
ROBERT E. SCOTT, OF VIRGINIA.

We referred the other day to this gentleman's
December letter, recommending secession, ex-
ccpt upon the impossible contingency of the
adoption of the Crttenden propositions. 1t now
seems that he is in favor Of secession at all
events, and even if the Crittenden propositions
be adopted. He takes the ground, which the
Virginia House of Delegates took almost unan-
imously by passing the seddon resolution,
which declares that Virginia can entertain no
other idea than that of going with her South
ern sisters.
In q recent letter, announcing himself as a
candidate for the State Convention, Mr.. Scott
says:
"The secession Of some Of the States has i'm
paired the position of the remaining slavehold-
ing States under the present Government to
such an extent, in my judgment, as to make it
incompatible with their safety to remain per-
manently subject to its power and, unless the
Union be reconstructed, they, too, must with
draw from it."
When they unmask themselves, all the lead
ers of secession in Virginia stand upon the pre-.
else ground occupied by Mr.. Scott. TheV talk
about this or that compromise in Congress, is
mere dust to blind the eyes of the people.
For example, in his elaborate letter of last
December, Senator Hunter took the ground
that the secession of Virginia would be a mat
ter of necessity, If the Gulf States seeded, and
for the reason, that she would otherwise lose
an indispensable market for her slaves. Yet,
the other day, we find this same Senator join.
ing in manifesto, in which the only reason
assigned for secession, is the supposed impos
sibilty of obtaining certain compromises in
Washington.
CoMNERoE.-The imports at New York, ex.
elusive of specie, for the week ending on the
26th instant, were as follows:
Fvr the week -- s5,7s7yS72 s3,52o,859 $l4I5,gs7
Previously reported 7,s62So3 l0,7oi,lo5 l2lO ,O7s
Since Jan. lst l3649,s76 l4,22i764 1881 1853
This shows an increasing scale OF imports
but, as an unusually large proportion are ware
housed, the revenue is diminished.
The Hon. John Bell delivered Union speech
at Nashville, Tennessee, on the I'D instant, be
fora a nd
The national Republican., 1861-01-29
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and sdvertise-
ments may be left at his store, No. lib High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29
Item Telegraphed from Washington.

The Convention of Louisiana did not dare to
submit their ordinance to the people-a propo-
stlion to that effect being voted down-S4 mem.
bers shouting nay, while only As gave their
voices in the affirmative.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29
Bag" We clip from our exchanges the follow

D6s" We clip from our exchanges the follow
ing cases of forced contributions:
" A meeting was recently held at Holly
Springs, Mississippi, for the purpose of raising
$4,000 was subscribed on the spot.
Joel Z. Matthews has given the Governor
OF Alabama two hundred and seventy bales of
cotton, the proceeds of which are to be used for
the State"
The national Republican., 1861-01-29
INTERIOR ADORNMENTs.
P Err HAN GIN G s

OF ALL GRADES AND PRICES.
WARRANTED Gold Band Window Shades,
w Buff Green, and Blue Holland Shades, all
sizes, made to order.
Also, handsome assortment of Picture Cord
and Tassels, all sizes and colors.
Purchasing for cash, and allowing no old stock
TO accumulate, persons needing the above goods
will find it to their advantage to give me a call.
All work executed and superintended by
practical men, who have served q regular sp-
premiership at their trade.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay required.
Please give me call. Remember the number.
JOHN MARKRITER,
No. 486 Seventh street, eight doors above
nov 26 Odd Fellows Hall.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29

The Hon. John Bell delivered Union speech
at Nashville, Tennessee, on the I'D instant, be.
fore large audience.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29

WANTED--A young man, twenty years Of
w age, who has had considerable experience
in such matters, wishes to obtain q situation as
clerk or salesman 10 a store. Can furnish the
best city reference Address &C. E. r." City
Post Office. dec 81
The national Republican., 1861-01-29

FURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or without
l. board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 406
Eighth street, between G and streets.
dec 20-lm
The national Republican., 1861-01-29

Since jan lst l3,e49,s75 l4,24,764 1881 1853
This shows an increasing scale of imports;
but, as an unusually large proportion are ware
housed, the revenue is diminished.
The national Republican., 1861-01-29

CoMNERoE.-The imports at New York, ex.
elusive of specie, for the week ending on the
26th instant, were as follows:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25
Oil Cloth.


The Committee Consisting of Messrs. Holden,
Strange and Jones Of Rowan appointed at the late
session of the Convention to inquire into the expe
diency Of extending encouragement to the manufac-
ture of oil cloth in this State had the subject under
consideration and prepared report, but at so late
period that there was no opportunity to submit it
to the body 1t will be submitted at the next ses-
sion. Meanwhile it is not improper to state that
while the committee duly estimate the importance
and value of this article especially at this time, and
while the samples submitted to their inspection ap-
pear to be very good and in every respect superior
to other samples which they have seen, manufac-
tured in the Confederate States; yet such is the
variety of manufactured articles of prime necessity
which also claim the attention of the government
and so difficult would it be to discriminate Justly and
properly between them, that they concluded to re-
commend appropriation for the object referred to-
They take pleasure, however, in bearing their test
mony to the industry, ingenuity and skill manifested
by the manufacturer, Mrs. Jane Wilson, of Raleigh
in the samples submitted to them, and express the
opinion that the process by which she manufactures
this article is, in ITSELF valuable They also take
occasion to commend this process, and such supplies
as Mrs Wilson may furnish of this article, to the
favorable consideration of the Quartermaster's De-
partment
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Cant. George w. Hayes.

We were pleased to see Capt Hayes in town on
Thursday, on his way to Cherokee on business con-
nected with his regiment-the I'd Cavalry, Col.
Spruill. There are six companies of this regiment
at this time at Ncwbern
We learn that an effort has been made by some of
Capt. Hayes political enemies to injure his good
name by charges of improper conduct against him
purchasing cavalry horses. We happen to know
ior we have seen the document-that Capt Hayes
acted strictly under the orders of his Major in
making his purchases; and we learn also that his
conduct has been approved by the Quartermaster.-
Inc TACT u.s. he purchased lot of horses at cost of
s4o less Tor each than has been paid for many other
horSes purchased by others for the State and we
learn that none Of his horses were condemned but
two which were injured accidentally after tbey were
purchased. Capt Hayes courts nvestipation and
de'les the malice of his enemies. He has tbe con.
hdence and love of his men, and he and thew will
make their mark on the enemy if an opnortunitv
presents itself.
Honest men, like George W. Hayes, will ALWAYS
ma defence and protection in our columns hut we
nave no sympathy and no mercy for those who cheat
and deiraud the government.
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North Carolina Troops.

We commence to day the publication Of the Reg
lister of the North Carolina Troops, with the heads
Of the departments and the commissioned officers
to each regiment and company. Such register
MANY desire to have, and we give it for the grati
cation of our readers We shall complete it hereat-
ter and place it on the first page of the semi-weekly
Standard for several weeks, means Of reference
to all interested in the matter. At present the list
is incorrect, number of designations and changes
having taken place, but we have the promise that
VIC shall be furnished with correct register. We
do not state where the several regiments are station
ed leaving that matter for our enemies to find out
Persons desiring to know can find out on application
at the Adjutant Generals Office.
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government, which have not already been finally
settled and aooed at the treasury &c.. and further
provides the necessary to the Board for their
examination; and If it discover proof of fraud pee
uation and nalfeasance, to report the same to the
Governor, &c. There is not one word in the ordi-
nance referring to the claims of creditors Of the
State, except those who are dlsbursing agents of
the State. 1t does not disturb the previous rights
and powers Of the Governor an iota, except to COM
pei him to remove from Office a disbursing agent
who has been proven to be guilty Of fraud, pecuIa-
ton or naaeasance. But there lies the rub. 1t is
that which disturbs the scape-graces of that con-
temptble journal. There is a chance for getting
the necks of some of their friends, who have squan'
dered or misapped the public funds into the noose
hence they whimper and squeal like choked pigs
who have been too often at the swill
There is not word in the ordinance which in
terferes in the least with the regular and uniform
course of Gen. Martins Office or any Of its depart
ments. Every thing goes on just as it did before,
in the making of contracts purchasing articles for
the army, and disbursing the public funds under
his supervision and that of the Governor, who is
commander-;n-chief People to whom the State is
indebted present their claims and have them paid
just as they did before. The ordinance simply con-
stitutes the Board of Claims Board of Auditors to
investigate pass upon and settle the accounts Of the
several disbursing officers of the government
Who complains of this? Will the people complain
that the Convention has appointed three highly
competent uen, of unimpeachable character, to ex-
anime andit and catt1a tho of those off.
GERS or agents who paying out 8 or 100000 of
dollars annually Of the peoples money? We think
not. Will honest men complain of it? Will the
officers of the government complain at such neces-
sary protection to them and to the State? Sure
ly not 1t has been we'll said
"No rogue e'er felt the halter draw,
With gnod opinion of the law"
The Board of Claims, in exercising its new powers,
will protect the honest while it will bring the dis
honest to condign punishment The depraved pub
lie journal referred to- is the mouth.piece of those
who have speculated upon misapplied the public
funds 1t does not speak for honest disbursing
agents. The people of the State-or rather that
| small portion of them who hear of or read that
paper-will know how to estimate the oppos
tion it sets up to an arrangement made by the Con
vention to insure economy and honesty in the dis
bursement of the public moneys.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

Col. GREENS BArrAL1oN.-We learn from the
Wilmington Journal that this fine battalion, which
is part Of the Wise Legion, has arrived at Will
nington, and is encamped on the ground formerly
occupied by the 3Oth regiment The officers of the
battalion are as follows: Wharton j. Green Lieut.
Colonel Marcus Erwin Major; Frank Patterson,
Surgeon; S. D. Young, Assistant Surgeon; Capt
A. H. Shuford Commissary; W. R. Landrum,
Acting Adjutant. There are five companies, COM
manded respectively by Captains R. c. OVerby,
Milton Smith, L. NJ. Allen, E. Smith, and W. S.
DuBose Capt. Shuford is native Of this State,
but recently from Georgia. He at one time repre-
sented Catawba County in the Legislature. We
had the pleasure of seeing him day or two since.
lie bears his age we'll, and will make the best sort
Of fight when he gets an opportunity.
We trust this battalion may be increased to a
regiment. Its officers are superior men; and com.
panies joining the battalion will at once be thorough
ly and comfortably equipped, and we'll armed.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

MuRDER.-We regret to record that on Thursday
last after drill at the house of Mr.. w. Il.
Patrick in the Southwestern part of this County,
Mr.. j. c. Canaday, native Of this County, but
who had been absent for several years, was killed
by John Harwood. There had been no quarrel or
provocation it is said but on Canaday's coming out
of the door of Mr.. Patrick, Harwood raised his gun
and shot him dead upon the spot. Harwood made
his escape and we have not heard of his being taken.
Iiarwood is six feet high, spare built dark hair,
dark skin &C., and is about 80 years of his age
From what we learn, whiskey was accessory to this
horrid crime
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

Col. JoHNsoNs OFFICIAL RRPoRT-We have oh.
tained says the Richmond Enquirer, the following
extract from Col. Johnsons official report Of the en-
gagement on the Allegheny Mountains on Friday
last We learn that the enemy were piloted in their
attack oy Virginia Tory
CAMP ALLEGHAHY, Dec. 13, 1861.
Colonel: Yesterday sent out q scout who fell in
with column Of the enemy, killing some eight
or ten.
This morning our pickets were driven in .bout 4
A. NJ l made preparations to meet the enemy
They appeared in force; not less than Eve thousaud
men attacked our right and left On the right there
are defensive works. On the hill to the Left "a
have hastily thrown up a trench.
had only about twelve hundred effective men.
Four hundred of my men met the enemy on the
right flank, and after q severe contest, defeated
them. On the left the enemy attacked our sntrenct
ments, but failed to carry them. They were met on
both points with the most determined heroism and
after contest lasting from 7 A. NJ until nearly q
P. NJ, were repulsed with great loss -.
Our victory has been complete, but dearly bought.
We have lost several gallant officers killed, and
many wounded Among the killed are Capt p.
B. Anderson, Lees Battery, Capt Nollchan, Ham
sborough's Batalion.- Wounded, Capt Dashler. nv
A. A. A. G.. Lieut. Col Hansborough; Lieut. VI.
Z: Thompson, Slst Va, Regiment, and others !:
Lieut. T. fatally, l fear.
The enemy left large number Of killed and
wounded on the field They carried of hYRs
number-some ten or twelve ambulance loak Of
wounded
Prisoners taken today state that the enemy had
five thousand men, drawn from Huttonayille chaat
Mountain, and other places in rear Of Chest eaAas
will forward more detailed, repe - &
hest convenience ssss15
(SigneD ~. E+
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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

Mr. SMPsoS's BAKERY.-We visited day or two
since, the extensive Bakery of Messrs Simpson
Son. near the Central Depot, and found them earm-
y engaged in turning out in large quantities all kinds
Of biscuits and crackers for the army and navy.
They are making pilot and navy biscuit or crackers
soda crackers, butter crackers, and milk and wine
crackers We trust they will be encouraged by the
State They can afford crackers Of all kinds at as
cheap rates as they can be made in Petersburg
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

lcE.-Have our people made the necessary ar
rangements to furnish themselves and the people of
the State, with full supply Of ice! 1t can be pro-
duced easily in our up-country, in the neghborhood
of the Railroads 1t will be greatly in demand and
will bring good price. Put up ice-houses, if you
have them not, and fill them at an early day.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

NorH CAROLINA IRoN.-The Fayetteville IN. C)
Obsereer has seen the first consignment of lot Of
pig iron from that amazingly rich property, Ore
Hill, on Deep river, in Chatham county. 1t came
down the railroad on Monday, 1900 pounds for ono
Of the foundries in Wilmington. The property is
owned and worked by Chatham company, for
which Hugh W. Dixon is agent, and Col. Babbing-
ton superintendent Mr.. Dixon writes that they
are now making Is tons per week, and will be able
to make more than double that quantity, and i'm.
prove the quality, in few weeks after getting in
their hot blast "-Fay Obserrer
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

THE TApLEAu on WEDNESDAY EvENING.-The Tab
eau given on Wednesday evening" at Miss Partridge's
school room, for the benefit of the soldiers, was
highly creditable to the young ladies and gentlemen
and the little ones that took part in it. The audi
ence testified their pleasure by frequent applause
We learn that 1t will be repeated this (Frlday)
evening Between fifty and sixty dollars were real
lied on Wednesday evening. Doors open at o'clock
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

A SoLIas WAKNMG.-Two members of the First
Louisiana Battalion, recently executed by order Of
Gen. Johnston, for striking their officers, left sad
warning for soldiers and all Others Their last
words were: "7eU our comrades that liquor aoas
the OF our trouble, and erhort them to leaue
it alone ="
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

AWoRp OF CAUrIoN-Our friends in renting
to us will please send US North Carolina money,
Bank bills or Treasury bills. Virginia or South
Carolina Bank bills will do but don't send US Vir-
gnia South Carolina or Georgia shinplasters. They
won't 20,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

The wife of Gen. Price, Of Missouri, is now in
Texas, and both Houses Of the Legislature Of that
State have passed resolutions welcoming to Texas
and complimenting her husband for his brilliant
services.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

WAR TAx.-The action of several of the Legisla-
lures of the Confederate States indicates DISPOSE
ton to assume the payment of their quota of the
War tax out of the State Treasures so as to relieve
the people from the burden. Some few of the States
perhaps can do So without much difficulty. and
there is strong desire among our people that our
State Convention should make similar arrangement
We doubt not that every member Of the Convention
would be glad to effect it, if it be possible. But
when we remember that MOI tn Carolina has an ex-
pensive war department Of her own: and that she
has agreed to cothe equip and furnish blankets to
all soldiers in the field and that her sole reliance
to do this is upon the issue Of Treasury notes bear
ing interest of per cent it will require prodi-
gious shrewdness in nanciering for the State to pay
in addition, $4,000 600, supposed be her quota of
the war tax, in gold and silver or in Confederate
notes. Confederate notes will soon be abundant in
the State; our people can get them for what they
have sell for good bank notes. but the State can.
not obtain them in exchange for Treasury notes. and
it has already borrowed Of the Banks all it can oh.
tain from them at present What the Convention
will do in such case, it is difficult to determine,
but the safe course for the people is to make their
arrangements to pay the tax in May. Some of our
more Southern sisters have always been clamorous
for direct tax; and yet the first opportunity they
have to try it they stave it of. We judge il the
people pay this tax and we get through the war
soon we shall not hear so much said in favor of d.
rect taxation.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

Numerous propositions are made ir the papers
to change the flag of the Confederate States. Its
near resemblance to that of the u. s. flag is obiec-
tionaSle. 1t could hardly be worsted by change.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-25

The Grand Divisions of the Sons of Temperance
Of North and South Carolaauopd other States, have
dissolved their connectoif'Wlsn the National Divj.
sion Of the U. S. and recommend convention to
be held in Augusta, Ga. in Nay next to organize
National Division for the Confederate States
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CIT StanOar0.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, DEC. 2i' 1861.

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