Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
Correspondence OF the Raleigh standard.

.EF}' 90 SUFFOLK, a., July 24th, lool
Mr.. EDroR:-The exciting news from Manassas
junction, SO absorbs all other interests that letter
from any other place in Virginia will scarcely be
read, must therefore make this communication as
short as possible
The 21st of July, 1861, will ever be q memora-
BILE day in the history of Virginia and the whole
Southern Confederacy. On this day the greatest
battle ever fought between the two Oceans, was
fought at Bulls Run. l firmly believe that the re-
suit of this battle is to exert mightier influence
in the future, than any other ever fought upon
American soil. Well may the whole South rejoice
in the glorious victory obtained. But our cup of
joy will have mingled with its contents portion of
sorrow; for many of our most patriotic and brave
men have fallen. North Carolina will long mourn
the death of Charles F. Fisher and few days may
reveal the loss of others equally deserving the SYM
pathy Of all. But must not forget that my bust
ness is only to give passing news and not to CON-
ment on passing events, farther.
In my last, | informed you that there were num-
Der sick in the 4th Regiment of North-C Carolina
Volunteers, but none seriously. But much to my
surprise, in few hours after the lines penned
two young men who had been confined for several
days, breathed their last A few days previous to
their death they removed from the hospital to
the law office of Mr.. Rddick, and carefully nursed
by the ladies until death closed their day of life
Their names were James L. B. Swearingen and Jno
M. Motley. The former from Stanly county, men,
Der of the Stanly Marksmen commanded by Capt
Anderson, aged about "a years; and the latter from
Rockingham county, connected with the Reid
Guards, commanded by Capt. Slade, aged about %
years. Their remains were carefully encased in
metallic collins and sent homo for interment.
There are quite number of sick in the hospitals
but the physicians say none dangerous now.
The 4th regiment received orders yesterday to
hold themselves in readiness to remove but to what
point those not in the secrets of the movements of
our army do not know probably to the vicinity of
Manassas or to the neighborhood of Smithfeld,
where the 3rd regiment are encamped l think
they will probably go to the latter place.
Col. Fender was in town to day and reports his
regiment in good condition and comfortly situated.
Camp Rufin, is the name of their present encamp-
ment
1t is reported that two other regiments from North
Carolina to arrive here in few days, and Adjt
Fleming was here day or two since to meet Capt.
Ramseur's Artillery company from Raleigh, who are
to be stationed at or near Camp Ruffn. They had
not arrived there yesterday.
rumor prevailed last week that Gen. Butler
would attack Norfolk by landing at Lynn Haven
Bay and there is to suppose that the attack
was contemplated, but deferred for some reason
1t is confidently expected that an attack will be
made this week. but / think the victory gained al
Bulls Run, will produce another postponement.-
The tents at Newport News were struck on Satur
day last and that afternoon, and on Sunday, much
firing was heard in that direction but no battle that
we have yet heard Of has been fought there.
A heavy rain storm was experienced here on Mon
| day afternoon and night Several of the tents in
| camp Ellis were overturned and many of the SOL
diers complained of not sleeping well that night
Farmers assure me, that there will be larger
crop of raised in this section this year, thar
before and the prospect is not at all favorable tc
our being starved out by the Lincoln blockade.
GULIELMUS.