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MEETING IN WAKE COUNTY.

MEETING IN WAKE COUNTY.
At meeting of the friends of the South, held a,
Springfield Academy. St. Mary's District, in this
county, April 25th, 1861. .,
On motion of W. R. Poole, DR.. L. G. Manly was
called to the Chair and Haywood Grif6s and C. F.
Johns appointed Secretaries.
The chairman explained the object of the meeting.
On motion committee OF five were appointed to
draft resolutions for the action of the meeting,
tlemen Capt. &. Faribault, DR.. j. H. JONES' G. W.
Crockett w. r. Poole and VIM. Rand.
During the absence of the committee calls were
made upon X. p Battle, who responded in speech
of considerable length showing plainly the treach-
cry and usurpation of the Black Republican party
in their attempt to subCgate sister States of the
South.-that Old Abe's call for seventy. five thou
sand troops was unconstitutional. and that we
should resist it with all our might and strength
During Mr.. Battles speech there was deafening ap-
plausc.
The committee on resolutions appeared, and re-
ported through their chairman, Mr.. Farbault, the
following: ....
WHEREAS, A call has been made by the Federal
Government for forces to assist in the suhjugaton
of the Confederate States; and whereas, in the
opinion of this meeting said call is unconstitutional
and tends to the subversion Of liberty.
Resolred, That we pledge ourselves to devote our
time our means, and f necessary our lives, to the
resistance of such arbitrary and despotic measures
Resolred, That we cordially approve the action Of
the Governor of this State in refusing to furnish the
contingent required by Abraham Lincoln for the
iniquitous purpose, and in laboring to place the
State in posture of defence.
Resolced, That We approve Of the action Of the
Governor in Assembling the Legislature, and we
hope they will take proper steps for taking this
State out Of the Federal Union as soon as practicable
Resolred, That we recommend that Vigilance
Committee Of twenty Of our best citizens for this
District be appointed, whose duty it shall be tc
guard well the interest Of the South, and bring al
traitors to condign punishment i
+ Mr.. Faribault made some appropriate remarks OF
the resolutions, particularly on the importance
the last The resolutions were upon motion, unani
mously adopted. , f.-s
Calls were made upon W. R Cox, who riveted
the attention Of the audience for hour in forci
BILE Speech urging the young men of the county to
come forward and volunteer in the defence of thu
South.
Remarks were then made by N. G. Rand, ani
others. Il
On motion of W. R. Poole, the proceedings o
the meeting were ordered to be publish in the Ra
leigh papers ,
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
DIR. L. G. MANLY, CAmn.
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For the Standard.
WILLIAMS STORE, Chatham Co. n. c.

w ILLIAMS 0IVhk, Ou0tussM wv ~. ".
Whereas The disturbed condition of our coun.
try requires great vigilance the part Of her citi
zens, we therefore form ourselves into a company
called the Home Guards for the better protection of
our homes and property and the families Of the vol
unteers, and we bind ourselves, upon our sacred
honor to support and carry out the following reso-
lutions:
LIST. The company shall have all the officers of a
militia company, and court martial for the trans
action of business. .'..s
I'd. The company shall meet once a month, and
as much oftener as circumstances may require.
Sd. Any member who may fail to attend any
meeting Of the company shall render his excuse to
the court MARTIAL and be fined or acquitted accord
ing to the militia law.
4th Any member who may know any person or
persons to use language Of an incendiary or I'M
friendly character, shall report the same to the cap
tain, or any of the officers, who shall call meeting
Of the company if thought necessary, to take the
case into consideration
5th Every member is required to keep vigilant
watch over his own premises; and failure on his
part shall subject him to fine.
W. NJ GATTIS,
A. MORING,
c. s. HOLLEMAN, COMMITTEES.
E. COLE,
Id. WILLIAMS
Reg. Recister nlease conv
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GEORGE l.. WILD,

RESPECTFULLY OFFERS HIS SER.
~ vices to the citizeps of Raleigh and vicin,,
w Gas Tuner and Repairer of Pianos,
wherein ten years experience smelly enabsss
him to guarantee satisfaction. All communications direct
ed to Warrenton will receive prompt attention |''
Refers to Rev. Albert Smedss, and Prof G. F. Hansen
of st. Mary College, and Mr.. W. J.. Palmer, Of Deaf
Dumb and Blind Asylum, Raleigh, N. c.; E. E. Parham
J. Wilcox and Prof. G. H Kebr, Warrenton and j. n
Mills JOS. H. Gooch ard Dr. s. A. Williams, Oxford, c.
Jan. Is, 1851. S-wt.
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LETTER FROM HON. j. L. T. SNEED.
M,,,,u,, Aor;I TX 1891

DEAR Sm:lI regret that it is utterly out Of my
power to be present in person at the Exchange build
ing tonight Two weeks ago l wrote to friend in
Washington that collision between the Federal
troops and the ssldiers of the South would 10 very
few days convert the State of Tennessee into vast
military camp The collision has occurred, and I
believe it is the result Of deliberate policy at once
perfidous and treacherous, intended to provoke
war. and utterly unworthy Of the executive head of
great and chvalrous people. .t
The spell that has hound me with IN almost orr
entail idolatIy to the Union and the Constitution Of
our fathers is broken by the duplcity Of sectional
President and by the instinct of selfpreservation,
whose oracles all prudent men would do well just
now to counsel and to follow. Be it right or wrong,
be its authors blessed or accursed be its conse-
auences good or bad, revolution is upon us, and it
must be met as becomes brave and . free people,
who are struggling for rights inalenable and dear.
For my part, have felt none of the spirit of the
partisan IN regard to the momentous issues before
the people for the last four months As God is my
judge, have sought only to do right. My con-
science and my judgment still approve the course
have heretofore sanctioned to do all that human pow
er could achieve to save this great Government from
destruction. had believed in the better policy to
achieve our rights in the Union than to endure our
wrongs out of it. Hence, have looked not TO the
politicians Of the North, but to the people them
fraternity amongst US. This knew to be work
Of time, and work Of quiet reflection also. had
believed that in the Of the current year this
reaction would have taken place. but even this last
hope of the Union men has been dashed to the earth
by the insane policy of the Republican party to ex-
cite and keep alive the war panic, so as to forestall
all reflection and all efforts at peaceful solution Of
our troubles. g. ' -. .i ;
am therefore, for resolution Call it by what
name you please, the interests as well as the honor
Of the State Of Tennessee, demands that she at once
take her destiny into her own hands and trust the
consequences to God and her warlike sons. We
have held out to them mournfully, but trustingly,
the olive branceh Of peace; We have reminded them
Of common ancestry and q common birthright;
they have treated it all alike with scorn, and are
brandishing the sword over our heads. Henceforth,
then, say let there be no distinction of parties in
Tennessee-but let all alike prepare for the con.
fict-with one God, one faith; one baptism, and %,
tie neat olius branch come from the ensmys camp
lam, with high regards, yours truly, ~ >.
~ JOHN l. T. SNEED.
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We cannot see, entertaining the sentiments to-
wards the Southern people which they now profess,
why the Northern people should wish to live with
them one hour under the same government The
South knows that living together is no longer agree,
able. Or even possible Why not agree To- separate
In psacs ~ A1sz Gassste. !, T. ~ ..5r.5
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JNo. n. CLARK.

JNo. NJ CLARK. WV. 4. BURLINGTON.
CLARK & BURLINGTON,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Wilmington N. c.,
" ILL GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ALI,
w consgnments of
Cotton, Naval Stores, Flour, Bacon,
Timber, &C., DC,
and other country produce either for sale or shipment
My Wharf and Warehouses being conveniently located
for the reception of produce either BY Railroad Ur River
enables me to make my charges light. Also regular deal
ers in
Lime, Plaster, Cement, Hair, DC.
Refers to H. A. SAVAGE,
Cashier Bank of Cape Fear, Wilmington, N. C.
JOHN DAWSON,
President Wilmington Branch Bank of n C,
s'..-- W. II JONES,
Cashier Raleigh Branch Bank of Cape Fear,
November l3, 1860. , 46-wly
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

q. Received . message from the House transmitting
the Senate bill to authorize volunteers to vote in
their camps for delegates to the Convention from
tner respective couDties announced it, passage in
tnat body with slight amendment and asked the
concurrence Of the Senate in said amendment The
Senate concurred, and the House informed thereof
BY messages sss7as, l,I-3... a. - I :. - !
;, N, AvNy, hsn The eomnitts q nSitry slhirs,
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SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, May 8, 1851.
The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock and
20 minutes.
Prayer by Rev. 7. F. Skinner.
Journal Of yesterday read and approved.
Mr.. Thomas, of Jackson, introduced 2 bill to au-
thorize the Governor to have repairedtbe bridges
across the Western Turnpike for the trans ortation
of troops, provisions, munitions of war, &c. Read
first time passed and referred to committee on mill
tary affairs.
Mr.. Avery from the committee on the judiciary,
reported back the bill to authorize the volunteers in
their respective encampments to vote for delegates
to the Convention from their respective counties,
with slight amendments and upon the adoption of
said amendments, recommended its passage.
On motion Of Mr.. Avery, the rules were suspend.
ed for the purpose of putting the bill on it's second
and third readings. The amendment of the COM
mittee adopted and the bill passed its several read
ings and ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Avery moved to reconsider the vote by which
the bill passed and to lay that motion on the table
Agreed to.
Mr.. Outlaw from the select committee to whom
referreda bill to provide against the sacrifice Of
property, and to suspend proceedings IN certain
cases, reported the same back to the Senate with
slight amendments, and recommended its passage.
. Mr.. Outlaw moved to suspend the rules for the
purpose of putting the same on its second and third
readings. Agreed to.
The amendments proposed by the committee
adopted. Bill read second time.
Mr.. Stubs offered the following amendment to
be inserted as section 6:
"This act shall not apply to any interest upon
any debt now outstanding, which has accrued, or
may accrue, from and after the first day Of January
1861. And if any debtor shall fail to pay such in
terest on the FIRST day Of January Teach and every
year. then it shall be lawful for the person to whom
the same may be due to bring suit for the said in.
:erest and have execution therefor" Adopted.
| Numerous other amendments were offered to the
bill, but nearly all Of which were rejected.
The bill then passed its second reading
The bill was read the third time. ,E
! Mr.. Eure moved that its further consideration b.
postponed until tomorrow - O'Clock. Not agreed to-
/ The bill then passed its third reading. =
+ Mr.. Outlaw moved that the vote BY which the
bill passed be reconsidered and to lay that motion
on the table. Agreed to.
IA copy Of the bill win be procured for pub
LEGATION T. estt..s
On motion Of MI. Waugh the Senate took re
cess until o'clock. sat,i
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miles square OF territory IN tins State Tor seat OF
the Confederate States Government. And the same
and sent to the Senate ~
Mr.. PEBBLES also introduced bill to establish
military board. Referred to the military committee.
On motion of Mr. Rogers, the bill to provide for
the public defence was taken up, but before any
ton was had thereon, 80 - ....
On motion of Mr.. Ransom, the House took re-
cess until o'clock. T.
During the morning session, on motion of Mr..
Blue, the restriction of secresy on Mondays session
was removed and the journal Of its proceedings read
1t consisted Of the consideration and passage Of the
ten regiment BILL the ratification of which is noticed
in this mornings proceedings.
: AFTERNOON SESSION. ...
The House was called to order at o'clock
A message was received from the Senate trans
hitting sundry engossed bills, As follows:
A bill allowing volunteers in camp to vote for del
egates for their respective counties Passed its sew
eral readings and ordered to be enrolled.
A resolution authorizing the Governor to erect
batteries and other Notifications at Hatteras and
Ocracoke inets and other points on tho coast snd
to purchase, charter or equip vessels Passed its
several readings and ordered to be enrolled
bill to provide for the public defence was read
first time. ..l .s4 i Isl. Ir,z.,,.
Mr.. Bowman moved to suspend the rules, and put
the bill on its second and third readings and the
motion prevailed saafs $50. 4 =
The reading Of the bill was then commenced By
sections, and read to section g. and sundry amend
ments were adopted. Pending the consideration Of
| the BILL .t i, s..,sfa4 g ,:,-i.,ys.a..- 81,
Mr.. Hayes presented the resignation Of Mr.. Silef,
! member from Macon. The resignation was &C.
cepted and writ Of election ordered to Eli the va
cancy, on the Both Nay instant SIs5 >
Nj. Clark by consent introduced 4 bill making
appropriation to pay expenses incurred for State
troopa BY the town Of Newbern. Referred to the
: military eommittka - ..,i,N -gli3 z. y E n.
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The Comet of 1861.

ISilliman's Journal of Science, on 1.-THE Great
Comet of 1861" records the various scientific
observations made On that body, and the
general conclusions arrived at. The comet
was seen between one and two O'Clock on
Sunday morning, June 80, by DR.. Brunnew,
at the Observatory of Ann Arbor. which is
the earliest authentic account of its visit.
By the Tuesday following 1t had been observ-
ed in all parts of the country. AL scientific
authority agree that this comet is not the
same as the comet of 1856 (called Charles
Wins couet) whose return has been antici-
pated for several years; nor do its elements
bear any resemblance to those of any comet
in the published catalogues. The nucleus was
Throughout brilliant and, to appearance, solid.
Its rotation, lift had any, was at slow rate.
The diameter OF the nucleus may be various
ly estimated at from one hundred and fifty to
three or tour hundred miles. On July 2, the
breadth of the head at the nucleus was 1885,
| 600 miles, the height of the inner envelope
eleven thousand five hundred miles, and The
length of the tail about Is 600, 900 miles
| that at least the head of the comet was much
brighter at the middle of June than 1t was af
| ter the first of July, and we shall wait with
much interest for accounts of 1t from South
ern observatories, especially from the Caps
of Good Hope, which has often, In similar
emergencies, proved itself the most import
ant astronomical position occupied by any
existing observatory"
1t curiously happens that by our last for
eigu papers, just arrived. we have brief re
port of the remarks of the great French as
tronomer, Leverrier, on the comet, before the
Academy of Sciences. He said at the outset
1--WE do not know this comet; 1t is the frs
time 1t visits Us, and those who have endeav
ored to predict its course, and measure it
tail, have either deceived themselves or th,
public. 10 fact, he says it resembles non,
Of the comets previously obserbed, and b,
thinks full study of it will be likely to in
troduee great complications into the theor,
of comets. He doubts if it is periodical. a
the orbit is nearly perpendicular to the plan,
Of the ecliptic, while those of periodical com
cts usually form very small angle with tina
plane. On the Both of June 1t was seventeen
| millions Of miles from the earth. A singu
lar peculiarity of il, adds NJ. Leverrier, is
that instead OF its being hollow like the hal
of an egg she'll, like most of the comets al
ready observed, it presents the appearance O
a sun, the bent rays of which are turned il
the same direction. This, It gill be seen, &C
cords with the opinion expressed In the ar
ticleireferred to above. In short, the come
appears to have surprised the scientific quit
% much - the common people,
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~ Most o: our Southern exchanges have
fallen into the habit of calling the editor OF
the N Y. Tribune ''philosOpher GREELEY"
Against this we protest. What right has ne
to be denominated philosopher" His rival
contemporaries of New York city, in deri-
sion of hi. disgusting diatribes on all the va
garIes and mischieyous isms of the last twen-
ty years, dubbed him philosopher" And
now in the most serious way Southern editors
call him, and perhaps believe him to be, a
philosopher. GREELEY is a fool, and he Is
but little better who does not know it.
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correspondence Cincinnati Commercial. !,

WASHINGTON, Aug. This morning some
five or six hundred troops, under Brig Gen.
Mccall, moved up the Potomac to the vi
cinity of Great Falls. A ford is near them,
supposed to be under the consideration of the
enemy with view to crossing. 1t is not
fordable for artillery or wagon. Heavy
forces, now distributed, are amply sufficient
to thwart any attempt to cross the Potomac
Our lines of communication extend COM
plete and unbroken from here to Harper's
Ferry.
Alexandria Secessionists again very active
They do not hesitate to tamper with soldiers,
to induce them to desert.
Gen. Rufus King has left here to assume
his command at Baltimore under Gen. Dix.
Arrivals from down the Potomac state that
the Rebels are not making such active move.
ments for the blockade of the river as has
been represented. Vessels are meeting with
no impediments.
The excessive heat is hurrying off Senators
and members, as well as crowds of Office
seekers from the city.
Il appears that the bill to raise the pay Of
the army was 30 amended as to increase the
pay Of the priyates two dollars instead Of
four dollars per month.
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SUNDAY MORNING. AUGUST IL, 1861

Sursx.s,s BATTERT.-About one half the
Northern journals claim that Sherman's cele-
brated Battery was not taken at Manassa.
The other half doubtfully concede that it
was. We have no objection to their disput-
ing the question till the end of the war.
We have excellent authority for saying that
guns composing that Battery were as good as
any in the Federal Army, and that they are
now in position to do equal service in the
hands and under the direction of Southern
ers, as they have ever done against US. In
their efforts to underrate the extent of our
victory at Manassa, they have said they had
only IS field pieces on the field. The false
hood of this statement is made apparent by
the fact that We took, and have now in ouT
possession, sixty-two pieces. This is simply
an Illustration of the utter unreliance OF the
statements OF our Northern enemies.
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Intercourse between Nations In q
State of War

For the Nashville Patriot
have read the communication of "SoUTH"
in the Union and American OF yesterday. L
cordially indorse the whole, and wish to add
that our chartered and other Express Compa-
MES NAV and doubtless do wish to act in per-
feet faith to the Southern cause; still they
NAV become an innocent instrument in the
hands of the foe to our detriment. 1t is safest
IN stop ali communications with the enemy
during q state of rrar; and while we may regret
Individual loss. yet we must, IN self defence,
control the Transmission of Information, and
demand that persons leaving Southern terri
tory shall travel with a proper voucher from
the constituted authorities. This much the
nesple ask and this much must have.
The PEOPLE.
1t is difficult to get our people to realize
the true condition of affairs, and the proprie-
ty of conforming to the law relative to inter
course between the people of nations at war
with each other The United States and the
Confederate States are independent nations
at war. and it is illegal for the citizens OF
either to carry on commercial or friendly in
tercourse with each other. II would he well
enough for all concerned to understand this
at once, and to conform their actions to it
Our correspondent above does nothing more
than what is right and proper when ne
suggests the stoppage of all communities
ton with the enemy during q state Of
war. We must come to this, or we shall
continue TO see our military movements
disclosed to the enemy By traitors in our
midst. The stake Is too greet for Us to run
such hazards as we do, by permitting the
keeping open of avenues of communication,
over which we have no control, and which
are not even subject to the surveillance OF
the State. Let no correspondence be per-
mitted hereafter; and no person allowed to
depart from the State to the United States
without an authenticated passport. Ii these
ends cannot be reached in any other way, let
martial law be declared.