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The North Reafen.

The battle of Manassa, much as the Northern pa
pers try to conceal it has evidently in the language
of contemporary, broken the backbone of the
North. The vivid accounts given of that direful
calamity which befe the northern army at Manassa,
only serve to dispirit and discourage the
in any attempt at recovery from the ruin. The
debates in Congress and the monstrous propositions
of the government will but increase their difficulties.
The other day it was admitted that such was the
bad credit of the government, that capitalists would
not loan money to it without undoubted indemnity.
bill presented, pedgng the real estate of the
North as security. 1t will meet with storm of op-
position.
Col. Richardson, of Illinois, in the House of Rep
resentativcs the other day, warned the government
that unless it did justice to the great Democratic
party of the North, of which were threefourths of
its soldiers, they would longer fight its battles.
He defended Gen. Scott-declaIed that he only
could save the country and that the defeat Of the
North was owing to the Black Republicans, and to
such Generals as Butler, Patterson, Cadwallader,
and Schenck, men whom he declared had banded
with the disunionists to destroy the government
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Cavalry.

The "Star Boys" 81 in number, from Washing
ton, N c., arrived here on Tuesday evening last
and soon after left for the Camp at Kittrelrs Spring
The commissioned officers are: L. f, Satterthwaite,
Captain; S E. Whitehurst, LIST Lieut., W. NJ Sat
terthwaite, ID Lieut.; and William Nelson, Jr., Sd
Lieut. ..-.s
Capt. Crumplers Cavalry, from Ashe, 80 in num-
Der, arrived also Tuesday, and left to day for the
Camp at Ridgeway. The commissioned officers are
as follows: Thomas Newton Crumpler, Captain;
William Henry Cowles, LIST Lieut.; John Henderson
Ray, ID Lieut.; Hiram Baker, Sd Lieut.
Both these companies are composed of hardy,
active, tinelooking men, Capt Crumplers are
mounted on mountain. bred horses, not large, but
compact aud wiry, of good bottom and speed. If
the war continues these companies will ride dcwn"
as many of Lincolns hirelings any two companies
in the Confederate States.
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Field Officers.

We think it more than probable that North Caro-
lima will be called upon for ten or fifteen more regi-
ments before the war is She will furnish them
promptly. 1t is important that firm, thoughtful,
sagacious, and brave men should be chosen to CON-
mand these regiments. There many of this sort
in the State who not connected with the service,
but who would no doubt respond to any call that
might be made upon them and among them we will
MENTION for the information of our readers among
the volunteers, the following: Gen. Thomas j. Per-
son. of Northampton; Gen. Alex McRae, of New
Hanover; Col. S. L. Fremont of the same county;
Maj. S. F. Phillips, of Wake; Gen. Stafford, of
Forsyth; Gen. R. c. Gotten, of Chatham, who, we
learn, is raising company; Col. John H. Cook, of
Cumberland; Col L. W. Humphrey, of Onslow !;
Gen. R. W. Haywood, of Wake; Col John A.
Wimbush, of Granville; Gen. c. II. Brogder, of
Wayne; Col. David Coleman, of Buncombe, provi-
ded he should not remain in the navy.
The foregoing is list from which a number of
excellent Colonies could be selected. There are,
doubtless many others not known by us. The State
has the rank and file, and she has the men to lead
them-and she will do her whole duty in this just
and righteous struggle with the hosts of despotism
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The University.

Z The excitement Of the war news made US forget
the time for reopening the exercises at the Univer-
sity A 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 I'M
usually small at this season. anticipated, but
we presume a goodly number will yet come in.
Most of the studentsof last session 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-
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 cool this glorious spirit yet in view of their
own future-of the claims which the country will
have upon them at later day. 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 will necessarily
deprive the South Of many valuable lives, and as
matters are now going, they are 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
terity, for our young men, who have not yet compile
ted their education, to remain at school while
longer-at least until the exigencies of the South
shall more imperiously demand their services? One
year or six months more, spent at school, dill
gently studying and drilling, as is the at the
University and, as seems to be the order of the day
at all our male schools would do them immense
service and might be of incalculable advantage to
the country. We need thoroughly drilled men to
fight and to lead in battle; and we 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.
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CAPT. FREELAND's CoMPANY.-This company with
their brave commander belonging to Col. Fishers
regiment fought with great intrepdity at Manassa.
We extract letter from the Captain to his wife
written from Manassa on the 23rd ult: -
81 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 enemy's batteries Our brave Col. Fish
err fell near me. The battle r,ged dreadfnlly for
twelve hours. They drove us in some disorder
but we drove them at last with great slaughter
hope never to witness such a scene again. = =
l have just visited my wounded, and could but
weep over them. Our dead are all buried"
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HINT.-A conversation with the Yankee pris-
oners now in Richmond, cannot fail to impress upon
the reporters for our press the importance of
The prisoners say that according to the accounts
of the Southern papers, the Northern troops shot
too high at the battle of Bethel This suggested to
them the propriety Of shooting lower at Manassas !;
and the result was a large number of Southerners
were hit in the leg.
The above hint is taken from the Richmond En-
gsirer. 1. would be as well for the press to be on
the alert
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Suor LEAD.-Mr. R. ]. Twitty, of Rutherford, has
shown us a 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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Latest News.

80 - Latest News. 49, ~ ,s-.rEsy,s s
Much dissatisfaction appears to prevail at the;
North. with Lineoln's Cabinet Speculaiions are
made as to probable changes The bill, before the
Federal Congress to impose q direct tax of 8 per
cent on incomes, per cent on distilled, and . per
cent on fermented liquors, has passed the House by
IT majority. peace proposition in the House OBJ
tained 40 votes. Pretty good, considering. The
Senate has increased the duties of the present tariff
bill ten per cent and put ten per cent duty the
free list The sale of spirituous liquors to soldiers
has been prohibited.
Washington was still unsettled The secresy Of
the Confederates disturbs them. Gen. Scott has
had 13 government employees arrested. The sol
diers whose time has expired are generally leaving
Many of them show spirit of characterization
The Douglas democrats complain at the neglect of
the government to give them high military appoint
nents. The advance of the Confederates upon
Washington seems to be expected Gen. Tyler, of
the U. S. A, and Lieut. Carter and Col Reyes 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
Gauey 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 of
the State, and to discharge them after that period
VIM. R. Howell, native of Gates county, and a
member of the 9th Regiment N. C. troops, died in
Richmond on the 31st ult
A post Office has been established at Camp Lee,
Powhatan Co. Va, for the benefit of the troops rem
dezvouing there.
The 9th Regiment N. C. Volunteers, Col. Lees,
in camp at that place 1t will remain until su-
GENTLY reinforced to march.
beautiful banner has been presented to the End
N. c. Volunteer Regiment Col Williams, near Nor
folk, by the ladies of that city.
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Our ARxY.-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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A RUMoR.-We have heard it remarked, that
Gen. Beauregard, on the battlefield at Manassa,
called council Of officers, in which it resolved,
that they would not, under any circumstances, sur
sender or give up the field Whether true or not,
it is like our stubborn Southerners. The North may
as we'll understand us, that the South will never
gice up. Our very women will go to the battle
field if need-be before the South shall be conquered
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For the Standard.
"Tear down that Fiag!"

Tear down the flag of consolidated stars!
Blot out its field of blue
And suffer only " the red planet Mars"
To shed its CHASTITY hue
Let only nnw his beams of baieful light
Burst like beacon on the gloom of night!
Trail in the dust the Tyrant's standard sheet
Twas erst the flag of Tyrant's 6ercest foes;
1t now shall be the symbol of defeat
Shall droop prophetic Of impending woes
To those who stand where hero-nartyrs stood,
And, Cain-like, clamor for their brothers bloodi
Tear down that flag! its skies to sable turn;
Fast fades each "stripe Of pure celestial white"
Its pickering stars to sparkless enibers burn,
Its Eagle skulks the light!
A rulture now, he wings his sluggish fight
To nestle with the noisome birds Of night
Tear down that Aagl 1t flouts the breeze,
A hagrant-haunting insult to the sky;
Disgraced at home-dishonored on the seas,
It's coward colurs fly,
Frum field to field ingloriously driven,
With stars ecipsed and stripes all rudely riverl
T. H. II.
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u. VI. VI AIEI IN,
AdTt. Gen. N. G. State Trool


And why this discrimination? Where is the au-
thorty to pay those, and not to pay off our entire
troops monthly? 1t has been said in hearing,
that given for not paying off our soldiers
is the want of money! Why so? Has the State
no credit? Can no money be obtained for those
who fight our battles? Impossible! 1t cannot be
so. Again. it is said, the Confederate States will
pay them. We have no doubt that Government
will do its duty, but when will it pay? Our men
need their money now. But what claim has North
Carolina troops upon the Confederate States until
after their Transient What evidence of debt will
our soldiers have against that Government except
from the day of transfer? The truth is, the State
owes the debt to them up to the time the transfer
The State is the only contractor with our soldiers
known to them. Our State laws authorizing the
raising Of volunteers and State troops say they shall
be paid the troops under the Confederate
States are paid. But who is to pay, or when they
are to be paid the law does not define; but can any
one doubt that the State is pledged to pay them,
and that the Pdymdster of the North Carolina
troops is the proper officer to do it' Surely not.
We have heard it objected that the law does not
direct or authorize the payment of our volunteers
law If there be any meaning in terms, the same
authority is given to the officers to pay off our
entire force, tina: is given to pay off those included
in the above order of the Adjutant General. The
Legislature has placed our Volunteer forces and
State Troops identically the same footing as to
pay If there be authority in the case, there
is none in the other. But why argue this point?-
Every body knows, and every one whose heart is in
the right place, feels that the State authorities
should pay off every officer and soldier at once,
up to the time of the transfer. If the money is not
in the Treasury it ought to be procured forthwith
If no other debt is paid the debt due the soldiers
should be. Every good citizen of the State will
sanction it Every man is willing to bear his share
of this just and absolutely necessary burden.
We learn that such has been the difficulty expe-
rienced by gentlemen visiting this City, who have
claims against the government connected with the
army that it is styled aeircum locutory government
One officer is applied to, and the applicant is sent
to another, and thence to another, and SO on, until
he comes back to the point from which he started.
where he receives little or satisfaction, and goes
off with flea in his ear. Order and promptness
are demanded-justice and right claimed from
the government if it would have 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,
Unnecessary, and let it see to It that the Treasury
has ample means to support the war. -. :.
TnE LEGISLATORS. 1t will be recoilected that this
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Sixth Regiment State Troops.

We learn from friend that this regiment is now
at Camp Bee near Manassa. Our troops well
provided for and comfortable as could be ex-
pected We learn that diarrhea prevails to a con-
siderable extent and that blackberry wine, cholra
medicines, &c. would be acceptable. We presume
a box, prepaid, containing medicines necessares
for troops at Manassas would certainly reach its
destination if sent by the Southern Express Compa
ny, to the care of " Col Lghtfoot 9th regiment N.
G. State Troops"
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SECOND anal rhird Regiments.

The second Regiment of State troops, Col. Tev's
and the third, Col Meares', are attached to Brig.
Gen. Holmes command on the lower Potomac.
Correspondents will address those attached to Col
Meares' regiment at Accokeek, p O., Stafford Co.,
Virginia.
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DEATH OF BRAVE You've MAN.-We are panied
to learn that Lieut.. W. P. Mangum, of Orange,
wounded at the battle of Manassa, has since died.
North Carolina mourns the loss of her brave sons,
but in this crisis where one falls let ten take his
nlacp
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SOUTHERN ExPREss.-This Company, the success
sors of Adams Express Company, is doing, VIC be-
lieve, fine business, and is every way worthy of
public confidence. We are indebted to Mr.. w. NJ
Black, one of the Agents, for copies of the New
York Day Book of the 22d and 23rd ult
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Wake Clerks, EIection.

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. T. j.
Utley for County Court Clerk, and Mr.. W. H. Moore
has beaten Mr.. j. N. Bunting for Superior Court
Clerk
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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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VOLUNTEERS COMPANIES.
Adiutapt GeneraI,s Omee.

Adjutant Generals OGee,l
RALEIGH, N. c., July 80, 1851. ]
TINE CAPTAINS OF ALL THE COMPANIES OF
Il twelve months Volunteers accepted by the Governor,
but yet assigned to Regiments will report mmed
ately by ete- this Office stating the strength of the
company and the amount Of arms If Other compa
mics that may be formed but not heretofore accepted
also requested TO report.
j. G.. MARTIN,
Adjutant General State Troops.
August ., 1861 70-3t
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GEN. BEAUREGARD's REPoRT--The wife OF the
gallant Beaursgard received the following dispatch
on the 10th inst. in New Orleans:
+ MANASSAS, July H." The enemy has been re-
pulsed. i am well. sc. 7. BEAUREGARD."
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4 Some one asked Captain Of the Federal army
who was in the fight what was the cause of the
Janic. Don't talk about panic" said be, Eve
soundy thrashed and had to get away to escape
annihilation"
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The Federal troops evacuated Hampton, Va. on
the 9lst after setting FIRE several OF the principal
public houses. It is said an order had been sent to
evacuate Newport News also Many OF the troops
at Fortress Monroe had been sent round to Wash
ington.
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We received some days ago, the address to
the people of the State by the committee appointed
by the Convention of teachers, &c. in this CITY, It's
great length oblges us to defer its publication to
more convenient season.
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az The Tennessee volunteers are allowed by
law to elect not only their officers to command them,
but their chaplans. This is as it should be. Let
the men have their choice in these things
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A New BrLLET-We observe that Mr.. F. j. Gar
diner, of Newbern, N. c., has invented new bullet
and has applied for patent from the Confederate
government 1t is spoken highly Of
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GBN. WHIrNG.-Brig. Gen. Whiting, who was
for short time Inspector General in this State,
assumes the command of the lamented Gen. Bees
brigade. We believe the late Col Fishers regiment
is attached to that brigade.
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TRooPs MoyINe.--The battle Of Manassa has given
an impetus to the movements of Southern troops
towards Virginia Thousands are passing through
Goldsboro. Several hundreds from Georgia and
Alabama have passed through this City this week.
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AN honor to the Brave.

The reader will find on the second page note
from private of Company /, Of the 9th regiment of
C. Troops received by us on, ednesday last by an
unknown passenger. The statements we have no
doubt are entirely reliable. The noble sixth Regi-
ment bore its part calamity at Manassas. Among
the brave spirits of that regiment none deserve more
honorable mention than the names Of Capt York and
MS command and where all didso well, the mem
"0n Oh the intrepid Wake Grays and their command
e''wiil not be considered too partial Our CORES
pO"oentS account is not only complimentary to the
company, but highly interesting.
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HAIL STORM. "A most violent hailstorm passed
over Morehead City on the 26th July. We have
hear of no damage from it in other localities.
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nearly made up in Moore; one of cavalry and two
of infantry.
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OFFICERS OF COMPANIES !

4 400 YARDS GRAY CASHMERE,
IL sUOV 900 Yards Gray Cloth,
EXPRESSLY FOB OFFICERS,
fine, bright coIOrs. DC.
ALSO,
The Original and Elegant North.Carolina State
Arms Button,
OFFICERS UNIFORMSi
and will be used NO others
Send to
o. s. BALDWIN,
Civic and Military House, Wilmington, N. c..
August 8, 1851. 70-M&sw4t.
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In Wake county. the 2sth July Mr.. Harrison Rand.
In Johnston County the 26h july Of typhoid fever
Mr. William II. TdmliDson.
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kATN sToRH-The severe rain which fell in this
section, on last Monday week, we regret to hear
mas seriously damaged the crops in the low grounds
In this County and Johnston. =
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SPECIAL NOTICE-Tbe STANDARD Is conducted strfetty
upou the CASH system. AH papers dsooHtinued at TIE
.rpiration Of the ti,ae which they haze been paid Sub
sebers ,U be nosfsd WEEKS before er sine IS out
bva Cross MARX their papers and VRksss s ss5spton
is rsnsUei tie paper Oa be Discontinued. This IS rule
from hk there SO be depdrtxrs. Watck for tss cross
mark and reHs,o yoHr subscription.
HssE2y Standard So per ann1us, IN adoaSoe.
SEMI Weekly 81 per aaHuns, IN GdUGnoe.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office FROM as well the TO- which
they desire the change TO be made.
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The LEGisLAruRE 1T will be recollected that this
body convenes in this City on the 18th inst.
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GENERAL ORDER

No. 9.
l. No regiment of twelve months volunteers will
be organized, unless each company has the mimi
mum number of seyenty-four besides officers.
II. When a regiment is thus organized, no addi-
tional men will be enrolled otherwise received.
III. The companies of volunteers and members of
companies who have gone into the State troops, or
been discharged by proper authority. will be paid
by the Paymaster- General from the date of accep
lance by the Governor volunteers to that Of their
discharge or transfer. The evidence of service will
be either the muster ROLL the certificate of officer
OF the company, the captain if it can be had, the
oath Of the soldier in the order named.
". Commissioned officers of volunteers or State
Troops, are not allowed bounty. Those who have
been paid, will return the money to the Paymaster
General.
tary matters, must be sent to this office. In no
other way will they receive immediate attention.
BY order of the Governor: