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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-02

vNHE UNDERSIGNED RESpEcTEu1Irv
announce to their friends, patrons and m a
.,r;ng public generally. that, owing to the
msency u the times, they have reduced The
p' ace q board TO TWO DOLLA Rs per dav
on ihankful for the patronage so literally bestowsd
Of ,ha tney respectfully ask for a continuance
aBRIGcSn" e' assuring their patrons that the
nan ,h Wiii De conducted on the same libe Il
phn mat has heretofore characterized heir es
VIM. =. TUCKER q. co.
1871. (jne5- I'm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-02

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NOV g THH TINE TO LAY TN voor
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Ws-suj WRENCH ! DAVIS
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

GoNE.-The company Of U. s. soldiers, recently
stationed at the late U. s. Arsenal ut this place left
here on Saturday last, under Lieut. D'Lsgnel-
Brevet Maj. Anderson their late Captain being con-
fined to his bed by Sickness and not intending to
act further under the commission which he resigned
some days ago. j.sa - NJ
The company marched quietly down Hay Street,
without music or flag, their arms, provisions &C.,
being borne by number of drays. The steamer
Hurt conveyed them to Wilmington, where Lieut.
D'Lagnel had secured schooner to transport them
to New York. Every facility was afforded to him
here and at Washington in making his arrange.
ments.--Fay O6sevcer .t -
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

CONDITION OF WAsnlSGroN.-A Washington let
ter says: "The condition of Washington financially,
is terrible. Notes of the city banks cannot So
passed except at discount Of twenty to twenty five
per cent The stores are all being closed and life
topic. Every possible means is being adopted for
the departure of citizens Business is entirely sus-
pended. Gold is at an immense premium. The
hotels will all close by the early part Of next week.
Every one is anxious to fly, but many have not tho
means to depart Carriages are in great demand,
the price being more than one dollar per mile
People formerly rich are now bankrupt and leave
with what they can. This is not the case in Wash
ington alone. Parties from the Southern States arc
continually passing through here to the North,
many in private conveyances but most on foot.
The terrible inconvenience Of the civil war are
being felt in earnest" .. ~, =
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

RrTuRxED-We see in town Mr. John H. Bryan,
Jr from Boston, and Messrs. Castor Meares, A. N.
Noble, and E. G. Cheatham, from New York, who
havelet those places to cast their lots with their
native State We welcome them back They have
abandoned their business and will have to
life anew; but this consideration was of no conse-
quence when placed in the scale against their affec
ton Tor their native sod ~... r.
We learn that that gallant officer, Lieut.. Frank
Bryan, of the Typographical Engineers, also ma
tive of this State is anxious to return but has been
placed under surveillance in Philadelphia
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
The Blockade; Of the Southern Porss

WASHINGTON, Nay 6.-One of the officers in com!
mand Of the blockadng squadron, says it is the in
tenton of the government to enforce the most viz.
orous blockade. He says all the vessels will have
stances, will land them At various points. It has
been decided to retake the Navy Yard 1t Gosport,
the Armory At Harper's Ferry, and ho:d Norfolk
Also, to take possession of Alexandria and establish
their headquarters at Richmond It is the intetion
OF the Administration not to 90 further South than
this for the present. -. - ri ~ -iGi
Troops will be sent to Western Virgins, at the
request Of the people Of that portion Of the State
This WILL it is believed certainly ensure the safety
Of the Capital New YorE Herald -
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

ANOTHER BLAST FROM L1NcoLN.-The Frontier
Guard, Lanes company, waited on Mr. Lincoln,
Friday afternoon and in response to an address ten
dering their services to the government, made by
Col. Vaughan, Mr. Lincoln replied: ~ have desir-
ed as sincerely as any man, and sometimes think
more than any other man, that our present difficult
will not say that all hope has yet gone, but if the
alternative is presented whether the Union is to be
broken in Fragments and the libertiesof the people
lost, or blood be shed, you.yil probably make the
choice, with which shall not be dissatisfied"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

A WAR OF SuBJUGATfoN OR ExTERMrNArroN An
intelligent gentleman who arrived lately in this city,
from Washington, States that he heard Lincoln
make speech on Thursday night last, in which he
declared that the present must end in the sub
iugation or determination Of the South.
That is the purpose Of the Administration, beyond
all doubt-Riehmond Enqnirsr. .s''}s -. .
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Great Earthquake in South America..

Great EarthQuaks IN South Ameriea 2 :
New York, May S.-The steamer Northern Light
from Aspinwall on the 25th, with 800 passengers
and 1868 900 in treasure arrived here this afternoon
She brings Valparaiso dates IS the Sc ult
The city of Mendoza had been destroyed BY .
fearful earthquak some eight thousand peo-
pie killed, on ly5k 5kh Of March, San Juan was
also reported td.je been destroyed, the bed Of the
river having been turned on it BY the same earth.
quake.
The British ship Marco Palo, from Australia for
London, put into Valparaiso dismasted and leaking
from contact with icebergs.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

CoMNUNIcATIoN BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND SOUTH.
ERS PoRTs.-It is announced by advertisement in
the latest Liverpool papers, that company had
been formed in Liverpool for establishing direct
communication between that port and Charleston.
The first steamer of the line is expected to be de-
spatched from Liverpool about the middle of July.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

sW We are requested by Capt Faribault, of
the Oak City Guards, to return his thanks and the
thanks of his company to the ladies Of Raleigh and
especially to Mrs. Frank l. Wilson, for presents and
attentions which soldier knows so well how to
appreciate at the hands of the fair. --
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Wake Forest COLLEGE.

We are requested to state that the annual COM
mencement of Wake Forest College will be held on
Monday and Tuesday, the 9th and 2sth Of May. :
The sermon before the Graduating Class, and the
addresses before the Societies will be delivered on
Monday, and on Tuesday the commencement exer-
cises proper will take place. -..-.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

W We had the pleasure Of seeing the Hon. e.
B. Vance in the City few days since. Mr.. Vance
is now the Captain of foot company raised in the
mountains as fierce and as warlike as the Grayson
Daredevils Capt Vance's company is at present
in the Encampment at Statesville. Vance knows
where to find Abe Lincoln, and his men will follow
him to the death.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

TIE ARrnLERY.-The Richmond Enquirer says
tive understand that the highest military authority
in the State declares that this war will be decided by
the artillery" The highest military authority in
Virginia is Gen. Lee, one of the ablest officers in
the country. His opinion should stimulate the ar
tersts Of this State in their efforts to become per-
feet in their discipline.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
The Flag of Virginia.

The Convention of Virginia has ordained that the
hag, described as follows, shall be known and re-
spected as the flag Of that State:
"virtus, the genius Of the Commonwealth dress
ed like an Amazon, resting on spear with one
nand, and holding sword in the other, and tread
Ing on Tyranny, represented by man PROSTATE
crown fallen from his head broken chain in his
lett hand, and scourge in his right In the exer.
gon the word Virginia. over the head Of Virtus
ana underneath the words Sic Semper Tyrannis."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

R. P. Dick, Eso.-We state as matter of form
what we have known for some time, that Mr.. Dick
is no longer the District Attorney for North Caro-
lima. He resigned to Mr.. Buchanan in February
last but no notice was taken of it He has since
notified old Abe of the fact that he had resigned,
and his resignation has been accepted. The State
contains no truer or worthier son than Robert P.
Dick.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

The Lincoln ,Gopernmsntl Determined on Var.
Preparations for it, Commencemsnk - itGs
q; ALEXANDRIA, Nay 7.-.It is understood that g.
wards instructions to Mr.. Dayton, Minister To-
France, are peremptory in opposition to . 5ecogni.
ton of the Confederate States. ,llsihS
The Lincoln Government is determined to wage
civil war. tss.s,i iiis.fis 40 p. 's!c gSt'
Large quantities Of ammunition, supplies and
Yankee troops are passing up to Washington daily
in ships. 81 lFES.7=5 at} 81 s9l'st
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

LEXINGTON, Mo-, May 3.-The Union demonstra-
ton made here last night was broken up by the So.
cessienists. One Union man was shot, but not seri-
ously injured. There was to be another Union
meeting at two o'clock this afternoon, but it has
been suppressed by the Secessionists The seces-
sion flag now waves in front of the court house.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

Col. CoLr.- The New. York Sun denounces Col.
Sam. Colt as . miserable wretch and traitor, be-
cause be has raised the price Of bis firearms p per
for treason against the United States.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Union MeetinQ. at Waeelino. Y;ro;aiia

Union Aeetings at Waesling Viryinia.
WHEElINc May Am immense Union meeting
was held here tonight The speakers urged resist
ance to secession and favored dvsionof the State
Thirtysour delegates were appointed to convention
Of the western counties, to be held on the 18th in.
slant. A similar meeting was also held here yes
terlay - 4 . q 80 s., y. ID
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

CANDDArEs-As the election for delegates to
the State Convention takes place on next Monday,
there will not be time for nominating conventions
to assemble; therefore, we suppose, no candidates
will be formally brought forward Hon. J. W, o.
borne and VIM. Johnston, ESQ.,, are the candidates
IN this county by common consent. We learn that
in Lincoln, VIM. Lander, Esq, and in Castor, DR..
S. X. Johnston, are the candidates. Dem.
All the gentlemen above named were elected to
the Convention that was not held They are origi
inal secessonists. We hear of no objection any
where to the reelection of such gentlemen, but
those who differed with them in February are to be
ruled or ICON promised" of Is that keeping party
spirit out of the efforts which we are all making to
defend the South?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

iB Mr.. Cling:nan has been appointed by the
Governor a Commissioner from this State to the
Confederate States. He left day or two since for
Montgomery.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

The LATE FREsHEr.-We learn that the late freshet
injured the growing crops seriously, washing away
soll fences, bridges &c. Crabtree, New Hope,
Swift Creek and Walnut were out of their banks and
higher than they have been for years.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Secession of Tennessee.
The last Richmond Enquirer says:

Ihe last Richmond Enquirer says: ~, -.
"A private despatch from Memphis dated May the
ath confirms the previous report Of the passage Of
Secession Ordinance by the Legislature Of Ten
nessee" -, -. = =
The Legislature Of Tennessee has appropriated
five millions of dollars for the defence and armament
OF the State, and likewise authorized call for fifty
five thousand volunteers. . .... ..
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

KENruCkY.-The Governor of Kentucky has is
sued proclamation ordering an election of repre-
sentatyes to Congress on the 3Oth of June. This
looks badly. Kentucky members will find them
selves insulted BY the Northern Congress which is
to assemble on the 4th of July.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

Lncolns last proclamation assumes the power to
increase the Army and Navy, in spite of all laws
limiting the same, to any amount he may choose
He persists in refusing to recognize the actual con.
dton of affairs, in which he has to deal with sover
eign States who hold their own citizens to State
allegiance by State laws, anything else but mere
nsurrection, or illegal collection Of individuals l.
The folly the madness, the guilt Of this cannot be
surpassed. And his assumption of the power he
now welds, is destructive to the rights and liber-
ties even Of the States which support him-for he
makes the Government military despotism, under
the preteEce of upholding the Constitution and en-
forcing the laws. They would have, or might have,
in tme also to resist in selfdefence, the very au-
thority to which they now yield obedience. .-Alsz.
nndria Gazette, Es@Atf .a-.''1
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Conference of Governors.

CLEVELAND, May 4-Governors Curtin, of Penn.
sylvania; Dennison, Of Ohio; Randall, Of Wiscon.
sin Blair, Of Michigan; Morton, Of Indiana, aud
Ex-Governor Kerry, Of Illinois, were in conference
here last night Their proceedings have not trans.
pred. They were serenadsd and addressed the
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

ARKANSAS TRoops FOR VIRcINIA-L P. Walker,
Secretary of War; has accepted Msjor I. B. Flour
noy's regiment of Arkansas troops for service in
Virginia, and they are instructed TO rendezvous at
Lynchburg where they will mustered into service
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
PROTEST. OF P. 7. HENRY, OF BERTHE COUNTY,
against the passage Of tho Bill to call a Con-


against the passage Of the Bill to call Con-
rention
First: The length of time given to the people to
vote upon the question is inadequate and void of
power by hem at the ballot box
Second The bill refuses to report the action of
the Convention back to the people for ratification or
rejection at the ballot box.
Third: The bill does not limit the action of the
Convention in length of time or in latitude of pow
er and action. That the bill gives the Convention
unrestricted power over the people, and may unite
them with France, England, or Mexico, and declare
military dictatorship over the people Of North Caro-
lima, if it thinks proper to do so. Against such
high-handed usurpation of power do in the face of
man. and in the fear Of God, most truly and res.
my protest against the passage Of the Convention
bill past by the Legislature Of North Carolina May
1st 1861. P. I. HENRY,
er = ..-r - Member House Commons
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

WARLIKE STuDENrs.--The Norfolk Aryus says:
"We understand that nearly threefourths of the
students of the Virginia University have volunteer
ed for the war. A number of the students of Co.
lumbia College, Washington city, have also left to
serve in the Virginia military"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Gbe Stan1ar6.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, MAY IL, 1861.
The LEGISLATURE.

This body has passed the bill organizing regu-
lar army of ten thousand troops. 1t has also pass
ed bill establishing Military Board, to act US ad
vsers to the Governor in the military operations Of
the State.
An act has also been passed by both Houses, al
lowing volunteers in camp to vote for delegates to
tbc Convention for their respective counties; the
pols to be opened IN camp by the Captains or other
officers in command of the respective companies,
and who are to furnish the vote thus taken to the
sbers of the counties in which the voters are en-
titled to residence.
The Stay law has passed the Senate, and is under
consideration in the House. A bill to define and
punish treason has also passed the Senate, and will
mass the House. All these bills we will give as soon
as we can make room for them.
The volunteer bill, or as iSis entitled "the bill to
provide for the public defence passed the Senate
on Wednesday, and on Thursday in the House was
amended and sent back to the Senate. This and
the militia bill, together with those alluded to above
comprise all the bills of importance before the Legis
lature and when these are finished up that body will
probably adjourn.
No day OF a1Journmeht HAS se' 'ee" nAe" uP''
w Every human being who possesses any Of
the "milk of human kindness" will denounce and
abhor those who disposed in this crisis to make
profits out of the necessities Of the poor. We offer
no objection to reasonable profits by shop-keepers,
for they have right to expect living from their
business but the man of capital who buys up flour,
and corn and bacon at this time, to sell again at
high figures to the needy, deserves to be marked
and Stunned by all good people. We have an eye
on some who have refused to contribute one cent to
the volunteers but who are said to be engaged in
tie infamous business of sreculating on the neces-
sites of the poor. We call no names now, but we
may do so hereafter. We will also add that the
man of wealth who refuses to open his purse for the
defence Of his country in this crisis is no patriot
For the honor of the State be it said such charac-
ters are rare.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

lhE WHITE LIvERED CowARDs.-The Nev York
a''o's has contributed as follows to the war: For
sne war w; for the old flag co. for the militia 90;
or regulars co. for consuships 8; for other foreign
omces for postofices Q; for other home oficss 8:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

H We have been shown handsome breastpin
presented by the Anson Guards, through Mr.. E. R
Lilies, to noble and patriotic lady of this City, as
an acknowledgment of her kindness towards them
during their stay here. Tie "Guards" are now,
we learn, very comfortably quartered at Weldon.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

HELL1sH SuGGEsTIoN.-The Winchester Penn
Democrat reminds the Pennsylvania volunteers that
Baltimore has always been celebrated for the
"beauty of its women" that the I" fair were ever
"the reward Of the brave" and that Beauty and
Booty was the watchword at New Orleans"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15

"Under the bill for the public defence 900
b 4a e rss9 qs Tss
Of service will be twelve months, All volunteers
must be rendered by the Governor Of State. Each
regiment is composed of ten companies, each con-
ssting Of one Captain three Lieutenants, four Ser
geants, four Corporals two buglers, and ninety
privates. The pay of Colonel is $l75 per month;
Lieut. Colonel, $l70; Major, $50; Captain, $los;
1st Lieutenant 500; End Lieutenant $50; lst
Sergeant, 81 other Sergeants, SIT; Corporals
and arti6cers, $l3; privates, $l1 per month, with
yearly allowance Of clothing. and one ration per
day. The volunteers are expected to furnish their
own uniforms, and will be paid in money by the
with the rank of Captain, and Commissary with
equal rank, q Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon ~
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-15
Jonathan Worth, ESQ.

Jonathan Worth, Esq. sss7a.
We cheerfally publish, BY request the fallowine
letter from Mr.. Worth: -. : IN. ~ -.
-; - AsHEBoRo, May 6, 1sel.svy
Cyrus r. Asndsahal1, Esq.,: as.,.Q5.faF :
Ny DEAR SIR: Reflection has At last broIgAt ne
to this conclusion that peace must be pressrxed E
1T can be done by any honorable msans--and tat
this IS kelest to be STAINED by unity suong ouv-
selves, and determined, united Military ressfzncs
In this view, shall take the stump tomorrow, and
urge our young men to volunteer. The painful un.
certainty in my mind to the wsest course to pur.
sue and a deep consciousness that / had not abEty
equal to the emergencies of the times, made me de-
termne, at one time. to resign. Ihave recousdsrsd
it, and, in fact, did so before left Raleigh will
be with you on Wednesday or Thursday, and do ell
| can. think it was best for the common causs---
indispensable to my domestic affairs, for me to be
here two days >es r.
.-.. ...- Yours, very truly, .sa ets
JONATHAN WORTH
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New FLouR-Flour, manufactured from Texas
wheat, of this years growth, has been received at
Galveston. Twenty days from date We expect to
have new -four from Georgia wheat-Aug. Chron
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q ItsUT 9 = q 81 Q Z .
AD vALOREN TAXATION IN VIRGINIA.

ga AN ORDINANCE 49, *,'H
To amend tie Consultation 0f tbs Gonmonsoealth,
% asto Strike Osti a., 22d dsd z8d Sections Of
the 4th Articls of tAs Prsssat G0nst;tHtion, and
sassss tie taaosisg IN Isv thereof:
Taxation shall b equal and unifdsm tlNoukAdGt
the Commonwealth, and aIl property shalkts tazSd
in proposition TO- its value, which shall b asetts-
ed IN such manner a may be prescribed BY law;i Z
but any property may be exempted from tixstionH
by the vote ofa majority Of the whols numbered
members elected to each House Of thsG GensfalAs
sembly. r. szsr.s'tss .-. .,.3. .,elfs ID, .vas,i
This Ordinance shall take effect on the first dsyc
OF July next when atiiied by = majority Of tie .
votes Of the people Of this Commonwealth east nt
at poll to be taken thereon on the fourth Thursay1
in May next in pursuance Of Schedule hereaises,
to be enacted u is.-s as. * ss5es~2y s-ia q ira
Done in Convention, in the City Of Richmond "a
the twenty day of April in the year Of foat :
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty.ons, 4
and in the eighty fifth year Of the Commonwealth of Z
Virginia true copy. E..et.s seysf -
JOHN l. EUBANK, sgs p,
Secretary Of tie ;Oonssst;oxss
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RALEIGH, N. c., May 8, 1856:

RALEIGH, N. G., May 8, 1861.
Mr.. EDITOR: have been requested by several
members of the Legislature, to hand the following
to the press for publication, so that each member
may be supplied with the conditions respecting pay
of the Army bill of the Confederate States: -
Yours, &C., N. II. PINNIX.
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Nnrtb-Carollua 5tan1la|r,1l) 4.
WILLIAM W. n Oh DEN.
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