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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08

KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CRcLE--How
THEY ORIGINATED, ETc.-The sCincinnatt
Gazette furnishes paragraph concerning
an order which has recently occupied
much o. public attention.
A gentleman of this city, and one OF the
founders OF the Order OF the Golden C1r.
Gle, gives us the following accounts of its
origin and purp oses: About two yeara
ago some five or six young men, includ,
ing DIR. George w. L. Buckley, then
lecturer in one of the medical colleges
here, met in room in the fifth story OF CAT
isles building, southwest of Fourth aud
Walnut, and organized themselves into an
order which they denominated the Americu
Legion."r the Knights of the Golden Circle.
Tie object was to seize upon Mexico, ana
the git: ering prize held out, OF course
| soon drew within its ranks a--large number
| nf adventures and fillibuster:ng spirits.
| No act OF treason towards the American
Government was contemplated, though
it may since have been perverted to that
end. The number of members Initiated
in this city was $50. The headquarters
were subsequently established in Raitl'
more. Gen. Buckley, the commandant,
| (but since kicked out, we believe) was re-
gardsd by those who knew his private
character as dissolute and unprinciplsd
scamp, and we are informed, enticed q
very respectable young lady away fioua
here with him when he left.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08
Personnel of Vice President Stephens

1maglre the re animated torn OF re-
markable, eccentric JOHN Randolph, habi-
ted in a swallowtal coat of black, badly
cut pants, black vest, flowing ncckerchiet
of the sombre hue, fasny pendant watch
chain, heavy seals. golden rinmed eye
glasses, and Il beaver cooked on the side
of the head, and you have faint idea Of
the lace a long time, however you have
nn conception Of the man. To picture the
e 'lrt snance wi h pen and ink is difficult.
In its ordluary aspect of rep"se it Is very
common, Vet even in It's cumnonness i is
unusual. Al first glance the impression
it makes is but of piety for the Sufferer"
70 whom it belongs. The occasion when
it was my first chance to see this remarka-
BILE man, I would have declared he was
Floridian. nitoes' agne aud fever
swamp and marvellous exhalations of the
| low lands of the South recured to me
! instantaneonsly.
''What in the name of wonder do they
! send such :, man here for? Where did
he co,ue from !''and "Who is he pray -
were ellestio IS that I promptly asked.
''Tnar's STEPHENS. of Georgia" was the
answer that astnnishel me. I need not
say that my curiosity was fully arosued
and that I examined the face fully. Mi
nutely, then say excessively pale and al
.nos, cerpse-hke. The lips are Thin, de-
termined, of nearly ashy hue. Heavy
lines indent every part of it. Around the
eyes the wrinkles run with the same regu-
arity that spokes branch out from the
lu5 of wheel. The forehead is highs
wide and full, yet the larger part of it it
hidden By harsh, grayish hair, allowed
to struggle about loosely.
! The whole countenance is small and
emphatically effeminate. In youth it
might have. been prepossessing, though
| decidedly newer good locking. Now il
might readily be taken for an old lady's
:, wrinkled face. The eye is the only re-
deemng feature even III repose i. spark
les, fascinates, and commands, in excite
ment ii flashes. When cenversing IN an
ordinary manner the Voice too, is boyish-
womanisll--but is nevertheless melodi
ous and well modnlated. AS converse
: tion merges into debate, and debat.
grows into an effort at oratory, excite
i ment seems to change the entire man
His gestures become graceful, and the
voice gains strength but not harshness
Il has the clear ring of silver, and is 8,
distinct that it can be heard by ever,
man in the largest assembly.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08

AN E1opEMENr.-A novel elopeuent
took place in this county short time ago.
We haze heard of men running off with
girls, but we seldom hear, as in this case,
of women running off with boys. The
names of the parties in this affair, We shall
omit, bnt is nevertheless true for q that.
A lady becoming tired of the blessings of
single life, having reached the mature and
discretionary age OF 45, as We are inform.
ed, concluded to take herself husband,
with whom to pass her remaining days in
the tolls and perplexities, interspered with
slight spriukling of bliss and plenty Of
:noonshine, of married life. Casting
about for proper object upon whom to
bestow the favor of her hand and heart,
she finally pounced upon verdant though
confding youth of 19 summers "a the
choice of her affection. Preliminaries be.
ing arranged, an elopement became me-
cessary to accomplish the desire ot her
heart, and with wings OF steam velocity
she conveyed the idol of her love to the
city Of Washington. where tor aught we
know TO the contrary, the honeymoon ID
still in the progress of consummation.
Madison Va.) Eagle.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08
From the Democratic Standard, Printed ii Cons
cord, New Hampshire.
Massachusetts-It Loyalty.

1t is really marvellous to see how devot-
ed Massachusetts now is to the Censtitu-
tion and the Union. The loyalty OF that
selfrighteons. egntstic, yankee puritan
State, Is asst now very remarkable. 1t is
the burden OF all her complaisant aboli-
ti"n republican press. But let Us see
how her record stands.
She attempted TO prevent the estab-
llshment of a democratic republican gov
ernment, after the Revolution. She want
ed government substantially like that of
Great Britain.
Her leading citizens, from 1905 10
1909, ell; cred into reasonable cores
p"ndence with John Henry the British
spy, with the view to the separation
Of the New England States from the
Union.
In the late war with England she
sympathized with and aided the public
enemy, and did all she could to cripple
| and embarrass the government of the
Union.
4 In 1914, she again plotted dlsmem-
berment OF the Union, Joining the trea-
sonable cnnclavc known as the Hartford
! Convention which body sent Commis.
sioners to Washington to treat with Presl-
| dent Madison for the separation of the
| New England States from, the Union.
5 Iu all the Indian wars she has taker
sides with the barbarians against the Gov
ernment ct the Union.
6 In the late war with Mexico, she
gave her sympathies TO the enemy, aIc
denounced and opposed the government o
her own country.
She has Gone, and is now doing, al
she can to destroy the domestic institu
tions of The Son.h, and thus to revolution
ize the society and civilization OF th'
South. And because the South will no
submit TO This process of pelilica! s,ssasina
tion, Massachusetts is loudnouthed for CO
ercon and bln"dshed.
Yes, Massachusetts is loyal. To I'll,
public enemy OF the country, she hold
out encouragement, Against our owl
s. afes and people, she is tor war, blooo
and carnage.-lt would he better for TIL
Union ii Massachusetts conld he hoate
off into The middle of The Atlantic Ocean
and there sunk to the bottom.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08
A FEMALE Slaves IDEA OF THE ELEo-

A FEMALE SLAVES IDEA OF THE ELEc-
TON oF L1NcoLN.-A Mississippi CORES.
pondent of the St. Louis Democrat relates
the following anecdote
GA negro man from the neighboring
plantation has been courting our cook tor
a long time ;he came in the other even
ing, and sitting down beside her began:
swell, Lincoln is 'lected and now you'll
see, you II sse."
.'Well, what III see Z" said she
"Neyer mind, you'll see
"Well, what'l sees"
'You'll see, You Il see."
"Yes," said the cook, exasperated be-
yond all patience, "Pll see more niggers
licked than ever, that's what I'll see.'
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08
FcRrs SUMTER AND P1cKENs.-A despatch

FcRTs SUMTER AND PIcKENs.-A despatch
was received by President Buchanan on
Saturday. announcing the arrival of Pres
ident Je. ~erson Davis at Charleston. This
.onsidelan ABLY startled tie President, who
i,nmedia. ely started messenger to ex-
President Tyler's rooms to enquire what
this movement meant. Mr.. Tyler was
happily able to assure the President that
his mission was one of pesce and not Of
war That his presence at Charleston was
to prevent the possibility of an attack on
Fort Sumter-that if the tone of Mr.. Lin
coins inaugural was pacific the forta
would not be attacked, and If otherwise,
the attack would be Immediately made.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08

RUNNING OFF WITH ANOTHER MANS
W1FE.-J ohm Mundort, a resident of West
moreIsnd county, Pa, man of about fifty
years of age, and father of six or seven
children, aloped few days since with a
Mrs. Daniel Stcppey, lady of some forty
years, and mother of five children. The
parties were arrested on Friday at Rock
Vile, and after desperate resistance, dur
ing which revolver and bowie knife
were exhibited, they were safely lodged
in Jail at Harrisburg to await the reqnisi-
ton OF the authorities of Westmoreland
county.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08

MosT -Four MuRpER.-A gentleman
writing to us from White Greek, Bladen
county, ON the 25th inst, says that q
child was murdered at Bladen Springs
IN that county on Sunday last oath. inst.
The child was the daughter of Mr.. A
Colnna, aged abnnt years.--The decd
was Committed ahont 200 yards from ifs
fathers house, Tho murderer i helsiiv
ed to be negro girl, or vt least there 10
strong snspicionsa againet her. We forbear
saying more at rreseut.
! S,rse Jsszrn1s
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-03-08

- Hon. Taz. W. Newman. President
OF the Tennessee Senate, who voted with
the nnionists during fle recent session Of
the Legislature, of thar State, has ailounc-
ell himself iii favor nj distnion, IN an adj
dress 70 the people OF his Senaaorial dis.
trlct, 80 z1s'
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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07
GENERAL NEWS.

The Irishman, Meagher, was not killed at Manas.
sa, as reported.
Gen. Mcclellan, it is said, has been appointed
Commander in chief of the Northern Army. If 50,
Scott goes to the wall -
Gen. Wools friends are clamorous that his claims
should be considered by Lincoln. He is past age
and too much of an old Fogy Nothing will do but
Young America now.
Gems. Patterson and Cadwallader have both been
dismissed from the army, their time having expired.
Gen. Banks succeeds Patterson in command at
Harper's Ferry.
We observe that the killed and wounded at Ma.
nassa are now set down at much lower figures ON
both sides. than at first Some accounts say that
the Southern loss was only 100 killed and 800
wounded. We doubt it -h
The people of Alexandria who sympathised with
the South, administered kindly to the wounded and
affrighted Federal troops who ran there on Monday
from the battle of Manassa and on Wednesday many
of the ruffians were committing depredations upon
them. Drive them out 70
The Canada papers announce that the British peo.
pie are losing all sympathy with the Yankees.
W. F. Richie, Esq, formerly Of the Richmond
Enquirer, has just returned from France He says
the Southern Confederacy is rapidly gaining favor
Will CTciiCu SOVSTDLleuI AuU tOaC IL Will soon
acknowledge our independence. @A ~
Gen. Fremont has taken command of the Western
Division Of Lncon's army at St Louis. I'd
Gen. McCulloch, at last accounts, was concentrs.
ting large army and marching upon Eastern Mis-.
souri,. Gen. IIardee with strong force is also
moving from Arkansas. Our movements in the
West indicate strength and efficiency. Tennesseans
are fl, cking into Virginia fully armed. The battle
of Manassa has cooled down the traitors in East Ten.
neSsee. ~ = .l,ts . E3tE
Gen. Loring is collecting strong force at Monte.
Johnston We presume, still has considerable force
at Winchestersahd Gen. Wise, at last accounts was
receiving reinforcements, which be much naaded.
The Lincoln forces in Western Virginia are numer.
GUS. ,-.gsxf 49, 5, e5, ls.1sr
The effect of the late battle upon Maryland, Is
said to be cheering to the South The people do
not restrain their the presence Of Lincolnites
and it is said that some Of the troors ct the Relay
House huzzaed Justify for jeff Davis In Ken.
tucky the effect also is highly encouraging. = r
The Lincoln Congress proposes to raise BY direct
taxation $3O,000,OOO to support the war. Pronin.
ent men on the floor Of Congress, assert that it,
passage would annihilate the government s,
Many Of the Northern soldiers it is said have been
paid in shin-plasters .fs jfa h~sai
Prominent citizens Of Baltimore continue 10 be
arrested for supposed sympathy with the South.
1t is said that just before the Yankees began the
attack at Manassas, two Southern yidettes were cap
tured and hung, Gen. Bonhan, 1t once demanded
an explanation, but none has been given. Their
barbarism can only be cured BY retaliation. ssg
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07
The University.

Ihe excitement Of the war news made US forget
the time for reopening the exercises at the Unver
sity friend informs us that the Collegiate duties
there were resumed in order on Friday the 10th Of
july The number Of students in attendance is un-
usually small at this season, as was anticipated but
we presume goodly number will yet come in.
Most Of the students Of last session are in the army
OF the Confederate States Three of their teachers
are with them there Those who are now at Chapel
Hill, while enjoying unusual opportunities for men-
tai improvement are also preparing under the vigo-
rous drilling Of one of the Faculty, to emulate if
need be- the gallant deeds of their fellow students
in the heroic fight at Bethel and on the bloody field
Of Manassa.
The patriotism and gallantry of our North Caro-
lima youths are unbounded. We have no wish to
check or cool this glorious spirit yet in view Of their
own future---of the claims which the country viii
have upon them at a later day, we are not entirely
sure the course now taken by our young men-we
mean those who ought to be at schools the better
one. Indeed, it must be apparent to every one that
the hazards and casualties of war will necessarily
deprive the South Of many valuable lives, and as
matters are now going, they to be taken from
the flower of our youth. Would it not be best for
them, best for the country now, and best for pos
terty for our young men, who have not yet compile
ted their education, to remain at school while
longer-at least until the exigences of the South
shall more imperiously demand their services? One
year six months more, spent at school, dill
gently studying and drilling as is the case at the
University and seems to be the order of the day
at all our male schools, would do them immense
service and might be Of incalcuable advantage to
the country. We need thoroughly drilled men to
fight and to lead in battle; and need men of high
intelligence and virtue, after battles are fought
to guide and control the interests of the country
Let our young men and parents reflect upon these
things
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07

CAPT. FREELASD's vonPANY.-This company with
their brave commander, belonging to Col. Fishers
regiment fought with great intrepidity at Manassas
We extract letter from the Captain to his wife
written from Manassa on the 2Srd ult:
II am yet alive and well, and SO only through
the great mercies Of God. Sixteen of my brave boys
fell around me, dead and wounded, while storming
one of the enemys batteries. Our brave Col. FISH
er fell near me- The battle ragged dreadfally for
twelve hours They drove US once in some disorder,
but We drove them at last with great slaughter.
Ihope never to witness such scene again. s
/ have just visited my wogpdcd, and could but
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07
Sixth Regiment State Troops.

We learn from friend that this regiment is now
at Camp Bee near Manassa. Our troops arc well
provided for and are as comfortable as could be ex-
pected. We learn that diarrhGa prevails to con-
medicines, &c. would be acceptable. We presume
box, prepaid, containing medicines or necessarles
for our troops at Manassa, would certainly reach its
destination if sent by the Southern Express Compa-
ny, to the care of Col. Lightfoot 9th regiment N.
C. State Troops" , -,~
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07

A HMT.-A conversation With the Yankee pris.
oners now in Richmond cannot fail to impress upon
the reporters for our press, the importance Of .
compliance with the request Of the Secretary Of War;
The prisoners say that, according to the sccounts
too high at the battle of Bethel This suggested to
them the propriety Of shooting lower a. Manassa;
aHd the result was large number of Southerners
were hitin the leg. 15 D
The above hint is taken from the Richmond En-
quirer l: would be as well for the press to be on
the aleyt. s}- -
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07

SHor LEAD.-Mr R. j. Twitty, of Rutherford, has
shown us specimen of lead ore, found in that
County by Mr.. T. B. Justice Mr.. Twitty took the
specimen to Richmond to exhibit to.the Confederate
authorities. We believe there is similar deposit
of lead ore on Crabtree or Beaver Dam, near this
place. ~. -
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Our ARMY.-Much anxiety prevails to know the
whereabouts Of our army and what it is doing. The
government very properly keeps its movements from
the public, so as to keep the enemy in darkness
We will state, however, that our army is in good
spirits increasing its already large numbers daily;
ready for another tilt at any time, and is gradually
driving the Yankee forces still nearer the Potomac
We hope to hear soon that we have driven them in
to the Potomac and beyond
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WHOLE NuMBEk 1876.

he comes back to the point from which he started,
where he receives little or no satisfaction, and goes
off with flea in his ear. Order and promptness
are demanded and right are claimed from
the government if it would have our people to move
with alacrity and patriotic ardor in its support
Let the Legislature, soon to assemble, look into
these matters. Let the machinery of the govern
ment be rendered more simple in its management,
if necessary, and let it see to it. that the Treasury
has ample means to support the war. .sr
Latest News.
Much dissatisfaction appears to prevail at the
North, with Lincoln's Cabinet Speculations are
made as to probable changes. The bill, before the
Federal Congress to impose a direct tax of 8 per
cent. on incomes, per cent on distilled and per
cent on fermented liquors. has passed the House by
II majority. A peace proposition in the House OBJ
tanned 42 votes. Pretty good, considering The
Senate has increased the duties of the present tariff
bill ten per cent, and put ten per cent duty on the
free list The sale Of sprituous liquors to soldiers
has been prohibited. .....
Washington was still unsettled. The secresy of
the Confederates disturbs them. Gen. Scott has
had Is government employees arrested. The SOL
diers whose time has expired are generally leaving
Many of them show spirit of insubordination.
The Douglas democrats complain at the neglect of
the government to give them high military appoint
ments The advance of the Confederates upon
Washington seems to be expected. Gen. Tyler, of
the q. S. A., and Lieut. Carter and Col Keyes are
said to be missing. Great alarm exists at Cairo,
Illinois, in anticipation of an early attack from the
Confederates.
The report that Gov. Wise had fallen back to
Gauley Bridge, and that the Federal forces had pos
session of Charleston is confirmed.
But little has been done in the Confederate Con.
gress of interest," which has been made public. An
early adjournment is anticipated bill has passed
authorizing the President to receive and muster into
the Confederate service the First Regiment of North
Carolina Volunteers at Yorktown, for six months
from the time they were sworn into the service o
the State, and to discharge them after that period
Wm R. Howell, a native of Gates county, and
member of the 9th Regiment N. G. troops, died il
Richmond on the 31st uIt.
A post Office has been established at Camp Lee
Powhatan Co. Va, for the benefit of the troops ren
dezvouing there. -.
The 9th Regiment N. c. Volunteers, Col Lees
are in camp at that place. 1t will remain until suff
GENTLY reinforced to march.
beautiful banner has been presented to the IN
N. c. Volunteer Regiment Col. Williams near MOI
folk, by the ladies of that city.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07

DEATH OF a BRAVE You've AAM--We are panied
to learn that Lieut.. w. P. Mangum, Of Orange
wounded at the battle Of Manassas has since died =
North Carolina mourns the loss Of her brave sons,
but in this crisis where one tails let ten take his
place. F.ess AZ ri s.ls fis sas.g esas Il
..TRoops MovNe: The battle Of Manassa has given
an impetus 70 the movements Of Southern troops
towards Virginia. Thousands are passing through
Goldsboro' Several hundreds from Georga and
Alabama have passed through CHS City this WEEK.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07
Wake Clerks, Election.

Up to the time of going to press, the returns Of
the election for County and Superior Court Clerks
had not come in The returns so far as heard from
indicate that Mr. j. j. Ferrell has beaten Mr. 7. j.
Utley for County Court Clerk, and Mr.. W. H. Moore
has beaten Mr.. j. N. Bunting fol. Superior Court
Clerk - - - -
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07

TRooPs.-Capt Anderson's company of Cavalry,
from Rowan and Iredell, and the Caldwell Noun
taineers Capt Rankin arrived in this city on Thurs
day. They are fine looking companies:
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GEN. BEAuREGARD's REPoRr.-The wife of the
gallant Beauregard received the following dispatch,
on the 9th inst, in New Orleans: 4,
MANASSAS, July 18.-"The enemy has been re-
pulsed. am well. sc. T. BEAUREGARD."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07

Some one asked Captain Of the Federal army =
who was in the fight what was the csuse Of tho
ranic Don't talk about panic" said be, i've
were soundy hrashed and had to get away TO escape
annihilation" 60,