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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-27

Coon ADvICE.-The last IredeIl Express, in urg-
ing perfect union of the South for the sake of the
South, says:
1--WE are no 'Secessionsts' but Southern Rights
men, devoted to State and our desire is to see
Union of the South for the welfare and safety of
the South now that all hope for settlement of our
sectional troubles otherwise appears to be at end
Secession have never considered the best remedy
to give peace to the country, but almost anything
will be preferable, bloody war, to the discord
and hate which dins in the and rankles in the
hearts of large portion of the Southern and North
ern people towards each other.
To the conservative men, Wings and Democrats
who have strven to get this trouble settled without
the effusion of blood, and continue Constitutional
Unon--which seems impossible now-to them we
would make the following SuggestioIs: Never for
sake your CoNsERvATISM-but cling to it-and chez
ish tit will be wanting in the midst of the strife
which Is about to ensue, and when that strife shall
he brought to a close-it will then be required to
infuse in the government which the people will
erect-or ought to erect-adopIing your principles
for the main pillars of the edfce. A Republican
form of government cannot be maintained without
the essential ingredient of Conservatism-and it is
the only ism that should ever enter into govern
ment Without it, all human fabrics for securing
the equal rights of the people, failures, and good
government must perish"
Up to the proclamation of Lincoln our people
were divided. The party names were Unionists
and Secesslonsts Those names have ceased to exist
We are all Southern rights men now, and it is
therefore wrong to continue what is called the
Southern Rights Party" Let us stand together
and act together as one people until rights and
liberties are fully established and secured
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RALEIGH ENCAMPMENT.

To the Patriotism Of North Carolina:
Any articles of food in the way of Beet, Mutton,
Bacon, Bread, Flour Corn, Hay, OATS Fodder, &C.,
will be thankfully received from those who are able
and willing to give; to those who are not fair
price will be paid The Railroad will bring all ar
ticles for the use of the soldiers free
lis not necessary to say that the ladies will do
their part
Direct to Capt. R. s. Tucker, assisted by c. H.
Thompson, and John G. Williams, Assistant Com
missarieS.
We acknowledge donation from William Grimes
Of one hundred barrels of corn, and from E. A.
Whitaker lot of provisions
R. S. TUCKER,
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The Eastern Argus, the leading organ of the De-
mocracy of Maine calls the present crisis president
Lincoln's war" and says: If Mr.. Lincoln does not
design to break up the government and entirely
PROSTATE the national authority the course pursued
b, IN seems calculated to produce no other result.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-27

Gov. Letcher has appointed Major Walter Gwynn
to the Office of Major General of the volunteer forces
of Virginia. VII Herald
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Providing FOR THE SoLDIERs.-The Virginia Con-
vention has adopted the following resolution:
" ResOlued, That it be earnestly recommended to
the citizens OF the several counties of this Common
wealth to promptly form and discipline companies
of volunteers of their able bodied men; and to the
County Courts to levy or raise, by issuing bonds
sufficient amount of money to equip and arm such
volunteers when raised"
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The Granville Independent Greys who have gone
to Fort Caswell are noble corps of fellows They
will give good account of themselves wherever
they may go, both as citizens and soldiers. Oxford
Leisnra Hour
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Return of Col. ,Smalfs Massachusetts, Regiment
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-CoL Smalps regiment
returned last night. Six men thereof were wound
ed by the stones thrown at Baltimore. A large
number are missing
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a. A meeting of our citizens was held on Tues
day night last, to make provisions for the families
of volunteers. The proceedings will be found in
another column. This is good movement at the
right time There are many men who are anxious
to the State in the army, but who prevent
ed from doing so by the dependent condition in
which they would leave their families Their fami-
lies have right to be supported during their ab-
sence, and they soiU be. We feel sure the County
Court will make ample provision for the families of
those outside of Raleigh who may volunteer, but
who are holding back now from the fear that their
families may suffer. The people of Raleigh have al
ready performed their duty in this respect.
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ORANGE PATRIoTIsN-At a meeting of citizens of
Orange, held on Thursday last the following reso-
luton, offered by John w. Norwood, Esq, was
unanimously adopted
"ResOlred, That whereas, the Legislature has
failed to make any provisions for the support Of the
volunteers called into the service of the State
we, the citizens of Orange, now assembled, will
raise sufficient to provide for all the wants of
our Company, the "Orange Guards" and their fam
lilies, whilst absent in the service of the State"
The company referred to in last being in the
course of formation at Durham's has been compile
ted and several of the officers (Messrs. Freeland
Morris and Durham) were in the City on Wednes-
day to tender the Company TO the Governor.
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MnITARY.-A meeting was held here on Friday
acknowledges Mclean in the Chair and W. N.
TilfnghaSt Secretary-to organize the "Home
Guard" There being 40 names on the list, they
were divided into an Eastern and Western Company
Committee, consisting of Messrs A. A. Nc
Kethan, Hon. W. Winslow R. p Buxton, A. NJ
Campbell and and D. G. McRae, was appointed to
nominate Officers for the Eastern Company, and re-
ported Maj. A. NJ Campbell for Captain, Col. S. L.
Hawley for LIST Lieutenant. Maj d. G. McRae for
I'd Lieut., end P. Taylor for Sd Lieut.
A similar Committee for the Western Company
consisting of Messrs. Z. J. Lilly, E. j. Hale D. A.
Ray, II. l.. Myrover and c. B. Mallett, reported
Capt. W. Mel Mckay for Captain, Nathan A. Sted-
man for LIST It., C. B. Maet for I'd, and John D.
Williams for Sd.
These nominations were unanimously confirmed
1t having been stated that Committee of Ladies
had been engaged during the forenoon in taking up
a subscription to procure suitable comforts for the
two Volunteer Companies which have rendered
their services to the State, in they be ordered
of, and that they had collected some hundreds of
dollars, it resolved forthwith TO open addi-
tional subscription to assist in equippnS the Com
panies, and $1400 were instantly subscribed A
committee then appointed to call upon the citi-
zcns generally with the subscription book and the
sum has been increased to upwards of $4,000
We regret that cannot delay this paper till
the afternoon, usual, hut must to supply the
mails, anticipate our usual hour of publication
The Editors and all the adults employed about the
establishment will be engaged with their respective
companies in executing an order Of Gov. Ellis 20
take the U. S. Arse 1al at this place. 1t is hoped
that the Officers of the u s. Army in charge of the
Arsenal will not require that any blood shall be shed
in executing this purpose for the conflict would he
a very unequal and bootiess one, the force now
mastering against it being about 900 determined
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The BATTLE GRoUND.-The Bennet's Washington
correspondent, under date the 18th says:
washington is to be the great battle ground,
and the Confederate States backed by Virginia. will
concentrate an army of one hundred thousand men
on the banks of the Potomac, to drive, they
openly assert, the present administration from the
capital of the nation.
The South do not expect to hold it but they are
fully determined that the Lincoln government shall
not remain here if they can prevent it."
The correspondent is correct. Washington IS to
be the battle ground One battle will be fought to
take it and another to hold it. 1t will be taken and
held, and Lincoln and his government will be driven
from it.
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81 We call attention to the General Orders in
the Standard of to-day, from the office of the Adju-
tant General
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The Latest News.

The Ohio volunteers to the support of the general
government have not been permitted to come over
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, as at Benwood, the
have been stopped.
F. Delafield Smith, Esq, United States District
Attorney for New York has seized the blank bonds,
&C. which have been prepared in that city, in view
Of the loan of the Southern States
The report that the 9TH New York Regiment had
been cut to pieces in Maryland turns out to be I'M
founded This Regiment, numbering 900 men, was
at Annapolis on the 2Sd. They were awaiting the
1st and 18th Regiments from the same State.
mass meeting was held in Boston on Sunday
last. and a regiment was raised Great excitement
prevailed
II was reported at Richmond that Gov. Letcher
had received dispatch from the Secretary of War
Cameron) proposing an armistice for sixty days
Oh Abraham!
Six hundred troops from South Carolina arrived
at Richmond on Tuesday evening. Seven thousand
we're expected soon.
Sunday last was tcar Sunday in New York
Troops were marching all day, preparatory to leav
ing Nine or ten regiments were expected to leave
for Washington by Wednesday evening last
Virginia has forty to fifty thousand troops under
arms.
The last New York Times says Maryland must
ioin the North or be crushed.
The latest news from Washington indicates that
Gen. Scott is still cooperating with Lincoln. 1t is
said that they are removing all the fine paintings
and statuary from the Capitol, and that the public
buildings including the Capitol, have been mined
so as to be blown I'D at moments notice
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HEAD QUARTERS, ADGT. GENL's OFFICE,

HEAD QUARTERS, ADGT. GENLS OFFICE,
RALEIGH, N. c., April rs, 1851.
GENERAL ORDER No. s.
HEREAFTER ALL PROVISIONS passing through this
city, intended for any depot Of the bounds Of the State
will be snpped here for the supply of the troops
trated at this point The market price will be allowed for
the provisions stopped Forwarding and receiving agents
at the railroad depot will pay strict attention to the
tiOn of this order.
By order Of the Governor.
J. F. HOKE Adiutent Ceneral
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REsIGNED.-Our friend j. S. Robinson who has
for some years held clerkship in one Of the De-
once return to NorthCarolna, his native State
Neto6ern Progress
Mr.. A. w. Lawrence, Mr.. W. W. Morrison, and
MIR. John W. Cameron, natives of this State, reached
here day or two SINCE having resigned their Offices
at Washington.
Mr.. Lawrence was professor of mathematics in
the Navy and was in service at the Observatory at
Washington.
Mr. Morrison was at once called to the commissa-
ry department by Gov. Ellis and left on Thursday
evening for the western part of the State to pur-
chase supplies for the troops.
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HEAD QUARTERS, ADGT. GENLs OFFICE, I

KALElGH, n. C., April q 1861.
GENERAL ORDER No. 4.
-, ALL COMMUNICATIONS for the Governor in
IVA reference to Military mAtters-such applications
Igl for commissions tender of services of companies,
AsS &C.. acquisitions for arms, ammunition, DC, and for
information apperanng TO the military organizations call
ed into service will be directed to the Aduant General in
this city.
By order of Gov. Ellis.
J. F.. HOKE, Adjutant General.
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j. j. LITcHFoRD; Sect'y.

CoNFIRMED.-The Baltimore american of Satur-
day afternoon, confirms the burning of all the bridges
on the Philadelphia and Northern Central Railroads
They were destroyed by order of Mayor Brown, and
the camphene used was furnished by the city. A
communication signed by Mayor Brown and endor-
sed by Gov. Hicks, was addressed to Lincoln Satur-
day forenoon, requesting him to desist from order
ing troops through the city, and adding that if it
were attempted they would have to fight their way
at every step. Lincoln replies that no more troops
shall be brought through Baltimore, if, in a military
point of view, and without interruption or opposi-
ton, they be marched around Baltimore
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The New York Methodist Conference has been
praying for war most Justify. The Rev. Secretary
closes tremendous war-prayer with these terrible
words -
Grant, God that those who have aimed at the
very heart of the Republic may be overthrown. We
ask Thee to bring these men to destruction, and
wipe them from the face Of the country"
If there Is the least idea that this prayer is to be
answered, advise Lincoln and his Cabinet and
the rest of the Aboitionsts to "stand from under"
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"a The war feeling at the North is evidently
gathering in intensity. Money, men, and arms are
rendered in abundance from all quarters. A terri
bic conflict appears to be inevitable. Let the South
strain every to sustain Maryland and Virginia.
The District of Columbia will be the battle ground.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-27

We learn from the Charleston Mercury that Col.
Lamar, aid to Gov. Pickens has been detached for
service in North Carolina - W. Herald
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The Military Encampment.

A military encampment has been established by
the Governor and Council near Raleigh, and the
troops are pouring in every day. 1t is expected that
5000 troops will be here by the middle of next
week.
The place chosen for the encampment is an excel
lent one-the Fair Grounds near this City. Maj
HILL of the Chalotte Military Institute, is in CON-
mand. An officer better qualified could not have
been selected for this position.
The following companies have arrived: The Gran
vile Greys, Capt. Workman; Warrenton Guards
Capt. Wade Hornets Nest Rifles, Capt. Williams;
Charlotte Greys, Capt. Ross; Rocky Mount Light
Infantry, Capt Lewis; Ellis Flying Artillery, Capt
Ramsour. The Warrenton Cavalry are also in
camp On the call of the Governor for aid at Fort
Macon they marched for the time being in the War
renton Guards
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Tennessee all Right-She Stands By Virginia.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 22.-Tennessee goes
with Virginia. and is unit Volunteers are raising
in all parts OF the State.
G. WALLACE
Knoxville has been one of the strongest Union
sections of Tennessee, and is Johnson's country]
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SURGEONS FOR THE ARNY.-We learn from the
Adjutant General that Medical Board, consisting
of Drs F. j. Haywood, Charles E. johnson, and W.
H. Mckee will be convened in this City on the 9th
of May, to examine applicants for Surgeons and as
sistant Surgeons in the army.
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SPECIAL NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
on the CASH system Al papers discntiausd at the
;ration of the time for tCch they haze been paid. SUB
,.bs uH be notified FOUR WEEKS before their time IS oU,
Dr. CROSS their papers, and unless the Subscription
;; ,uescsi the paper WiH be discontinued This Is rule
fu Riek there s0A Be departure. Watch for tie eross
mark and reneao yOur subscription.
Weekly Standard So per annuna, IN ddUaHce.
Smi- Weekly, 81 per Gnnuns IN Advance.
ry- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
nt,ou the Post Office from, we'll the to- which
,har desire the change to be made.
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STATE SrocKs-United States skies sold in New
York on the 18th at 80; Virginia skies at 4s; Ten
nessee SKIES at 3d. and North Carolina skies at So
AS general rule our people do not wish to sell
their State bonds. They are good investment as
the interest will be promptly paid
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Total

The whole SD Regiment, commanded by Col.
John Fl. Cook, under the immediate command of
Brig. Gen. Walter Draughon.
1t may be as we'll to correct an erroneous impress
sion in regard to the relative position of the u S.
Officers at Arsenal. The Commandment is Capt.
j. A. j. Bradford, of the Ordnance Corps and not
Brevet Major Anderson. The latter commands the
company Of Artillery stationed here at the request
of the citizens for the protection of the Arsenal,
and is subject to the CALL for that purpose of Capt.
Bradford.-F Fayetteville Observer.
On Monday last at half past one, in answer to the
summons backed by 1,o27 determined troops, the
Fayetteville Arsenal was peaceably surrendered to
the State. The Arsenal is now held by the State
troops, under command of Maj. Draughon.
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- The military spirit is thoroughly aroused
in this State. From the seaboard to the Tennessee
line but one spirit animates our people North
Carolina will send her full quota of troops to unite
in the attack on Washington City. Our streets are
alive with soldiers "and officers many Of the latter
being here to tender their companies to the Govern
or. Washington City will soon be too hot to hold
Abraham Lincoln and his government North-Car-
DINA has said it and she will do all she to make
good her declaration. She will never lay down her
until the revolution is accomplished, and until
her rights and liberties made against the
assaults of her enemies
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NOTICE.-I SHALL SELL ALL ARTICLES KEPT
by me for Cash only, unless special contract made
Otherwise from and after this date.
Raleigh, April 2Sd, 1851. -sg z2-tf.SE
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Col ROBERT E. LEE, said by Gen. Scott to be the
best engineer officer in the United States Army, and
to whom is due the brilliant result of the operations
conducted by the American Army in the Valley of
Mexico, during the war with that country, having
resigned his office in the late United States Army,
has returned to the bosom of his native State to
offer to her, in this her time Of need the homage
of his unquestioned talent and genius He arrived
yesterday evening via the Central road from Cor
louisville and ali along the route was cheered on his
return. At the cars in this city his greeting was
warm and enthusiastic. He was met by Judge
John Robertson, Adjutant General Richardson and
other friends and escorted to the Sposwood Hotel.
Here there was an immense crowd of citizens con-
gregated anxious to pay their respects and after a
brief retirement he had to respond to their urgent
entreatics by an appearance and few remarks, in
which he pledged himself to the performance of his
duty and his whole duty to the land of his birth.
Col Lees presence acted with magic influence on
the citizens who feel that in him they have secured
indeed prize of no ordinary magnitude. Col. Lee
will no doubt be rendered high command in the
Virginia Army. He is equal to any station that he
could be called to.-Richmond Dispatch.
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J.F. BoKE, Adjutsut General.
HEAD QUARTERS, ADJ'T GENL's OFFICE,
RIIEIcH April o. 1851.

GENERAL ORDER No g.
MEDICAL BOARD to consist of Chas. T. johnson
NJ. D., F. J. Haywood, II. D.. W. H. Mckee. d. D., will
assemble in the City Of Raleigh Monday May the 9Th,
1861 for the purpose Of examining applicants for admission
into the Medical Department to be organized.
Physicians desiring appointments will make immediate
application by letter. to this Office go befure the Medi
cal Board-nrnishing testimonials of moral character
By order of the Governor.
J. F. HOKE Adiutant General.
Papers Of the Stste will please copy the above.
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Laborers in any numbers are wanted at Fort Cas-
we'll. Let every slave owner, who can spare even
one hand, send him along or course those who
can send more will send them. They will be taken
care Of We take it for granted that every man
and every woman, too will do what they for the
cause of the State The issue is upon us. We
must meet it Ifthere have been any arrangements
among our people, if in recent excitements any of
have said anything to hurt the feelings Of Others
let US now waive all differences and difficulties
springing therefrom. We are all launched in the
same boat We have endeavored to be as courteous
as possible towards our heretofore Union friends
They join us now. We have nothing to say except
that we welcome them. We haze reproacbes to
utter and none to resent. Virginia is out North
Carolina is of course, virtually out and are all
ready to take the responsibility. Send your labor
ers along. Come along yourselves VII Journal
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TCEi ICE!!-OUR ICE HOUSE WILL BE OPEN
ed on the LIST day Of MAY, for the delivery of ICE
Hours If delivery from to O'Clock a. M and to
O'Clock, D. WILLIAMS i HAYWOOD.
April 26ih 1861. Aft.
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The HARPER's FERRY AFFAIR-The following is
communicated to us as correct statement of the
taking of the Federal post at Harpe1's Ferry:
"Col. Crump, Special Aid of the Governor, was
dispatched on Wednesday last to take Harpers Fer
ry. When he arrived at Strasburg, he had 7OS men.
He gave up that command and went ahead to Char
lestown. On getting there he ordered the jefferson
Regiment, of $50 men, and Capt. Ashby's troop of
Cavalry to surround the town and cut off all COM
munication, and if reinforcement was attempted
to burn the bridge. When the regiment got to the
edge of the town, the arsenal and armory contain
ing IA, 600 guns were blown up, and the carpenter
shop set on FIRE. The citizens saved 1000 improved
arms the machine shops did not take fire, and the
machinery was saved. The Virginia flag was run
up at 70 o'clock at night Col. Crnmp surrounded
the town with picket guards, declared martial law
in the place. and remained in that position until the
rear guard arrived, about day the next morning"
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~ We learn that the Governor and Council
at their recent meeting in this City, resolved to
pend all the public works under their control.