Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-05
GENERAL NEWS.

Capt. Lewis Williams of Mecklenburg of the
Hornets Nest Rifles, belonging to the lst n. Z. reg
iment of volunteers. has been compelled to resign
on account of bad health.
The London Times says that the rupture between
Austria and Hungary is complete. The Hungarans
will appeal TO arms on the first favorable oppor
tunIty.
Peter Foster who was formerly pilot at Fernan-
dina Fla, escaped to the blockading squadron and
went to Boston. He joined the Northern army and
was taken prisoner at Manassas and is now confined
in Charleston harbor.
MOUNTAIN TEA.-The Iredell Express, published
at Stalesve, says, Mrs Mayes, residing near this
place, recently presented us with sample of Tea,
which grows in the mountain region. Upon trial
family pronounced it equal in flavor to the bet
ter quality of green tea and it would require cap
ital judge to tell the difference"
| The Norfolk Day Book says that the negroes who
have been captured at Old Point it learns are treat
ed very badly. They are worked hard, fed badly,
and whipped severely for offences. They get
ting tired of their Yankee friends.
The Newborn Progress says that Gen. G. B. Sin
geltary elected Colonel of the 18th n. G. regi-
ment Of volunteers stationed near Newbern on Sat
urday last. The Progress speaks highly of the
! Coloners efficiency in that command.
| A SWEET SET-The New York Tribune. of the
at meeting at Cooper Institute on the evening of
| the goth. We give the names follows: Dan'l. S.
! Dickinson, Horace Greedy, Lucius Robinson Wash
! ington Hunt Senator L Andrew johnson, Gov.
| Curtin Gov. Olden, Joseph Holt, Leslie Combs,
! Thomas Francis Meagher, Senator Harris, Lyman
| Tremaine, Frederick a. Conkling Robert j. Wal
kerr and George d. Prentice all arrayed to denounce
| and put down the "rebels."
Joseph Holt, j. j. Crittenden. Andy johnson and
Of
Union mass meeting near Maysville, KY, on the
! 2lst ult. 1t has since been announced that Andy
johnson had been captured by the Confederates.
Hon. Burton Craige announces that he is not
candidate for Congress, preferrng TO carry out his
purpose long formed, to retire to private life. Will
liam Lander of Lincoln, and Victor c. Barringer of
CabarruS have since been announced as candidates
in the Sth district
The Charlotte Bulletin puts up the name of H.
w. Guion, ESQ.,, Of Lincoln, late of the Military
Board, as its candidate for the 9Th district.
Capt Joseph B. Starr, of the Lafayette Light In
antry, Of the 1st n G. regiment of volunteers has
been elected Lieut. Colonel of the regiment in place
of Lieut. Colonel Lane, recently elected Colonel of
the 18th regiment.
Thos. s. Ashe, Esq, of Arson, is announced as
a candidate for Congress in the 7th district
Hon Thos D. Mcdowell, of BIaden, is mentioned
as a candidate for Congress from the 4th district
Hon. Jno A. Gilmer, of Guilford is recommended
by writer the Salem Press a candidate in the
9th district
l.. Sharpe, ESQ., of Iredell, is candidate for
Congress in the 9th district.
The Savannah Nens says that toasted and ground
oLrG seed is an admirable substitute for coffee the
taste and flavor being almost identical The crop
is rather poor yield and it would be expensive.
Mr. John J. Christophers, of this city, says the
Raleigh Register has raised hog whose live weight
is now 684 pounds. Mr.. G. expects that he will
gain 200 lbs. more by the 1st of January.
Maj Phillips, of the Confederate army, says the
IredelL Express passed through this place. last Sat
urday, route to Jefferson Ashe county, where he
will organize regiment Eight companies had al
ready been reported.
glass factory is about to be established in South
Carolina if the proper workmen can be procured.
The people of Maryland ask only for Beauregard
and Johnston to protect them from the forces
around Washington Let them cross the Potomac
so as to prevent Mcclellan from throwing himself
upon Baltimore, and the Marylanders will do the
rest.
1t is said that Gen. Fremont recently raised and
equipped body of Irish cavalry as a sort of body
guard As soon they were equipped they left
him and Joined the ConfederateS. 1t is said they
bad arrived at Gen. Hardee's camp, Can they be
trusted? - q ?. ~, ~
A package Of $40 Confederate lnetes hasing been;
stolen eni the route from New Oriean % Isie6doad,
the Goyepment has oppressed the entire issue 81
that de1onIpatipn ~ ~ 3 = 8
The Ghafiotts Democrat is of opinion hat the
Stay Law which passed BY the late Legislature,
will damage the people of the State more than the
present war. We concur IN the opinion, IS tie
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