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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
The Wilmington Light Artillery.

This fire company left this City on Monday
morning last for our sea-coast If they should
get an opportunity they will show the metal they
are made of. We very checrfdlly publish the fol-
lowing note from the officers and men, making their
Acknowledgements for attentions and courteses
shown the company by citizens of Wake County
MR. EDToR:-The officers and men of the Will
mington Light Infantry ask permission through
your columns to return their sincere thanks to Will
liam NJ. Boylan, ESQ.,. for the patriotic sacrifice he
has made in extending to them the use of his
country seat" as place of encampment; and
their effort shall be to make the recollection of
CAMP Boylan as famous in the history of Southern
independence as Hillsborough Tavern and Har-
nett House in the struggle for American liberty.
They take this occasion also to acknowledge their OBJ
legations for many acts of kindness extended to them
by the citizens Of Wake County; and on the eve of
their departure they think not improper to refer
to the high courtesy received from the Executive
and the departments connected Herewith. To tine
accomplished Adjutant General they award high
praise for his efforts to make them profcients.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

DIALEcrIc SOCIETY, Aug. 1861.
WHEREAS, 1t has been melancholy fate to
receive the sad tdngs IF the deceasc of late bes
loved felow-member W. P. Mangum, whs, by all
was so highly esteemed for his virtues and respected
for his talents. And
WHEREAS, 1t has been his glorious destiny to
have his enrolled in that immortal list of he
roes. who fell in the recent conflict of Manassas,
while nobly battling for the cause of freedom and
Justice. Therefore
Resolced, That we do most deeply deplore the
affection that has fallen upon the Dalectc Society
in being so early deprived of member, who was
destined to have shed still brighter lustre on her
name had not the relentless hand Of death cut short
a career so we'll begun.
loss that has been sustained by our country in the
death of one who has proven himself so well worthy
to be her defender in this her hour of need.
Rcsolped, That we endeavor to submit with all
due humility to this dispensation ofan all-wise Prov
idence, trusting that one who lived so nobly and
died so CALAMITY has but been transferred to anotb
er sphere, where far richer reward awaits his
many merits.
Resolred, That we tender our heartfelt sympa-
thics to the bereaved family of the deceased, while
pointing them to that source from whence alone
consolation can come
Resolced, That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased also, to the
Hillsboro' Recorder, Raleigh Standard, Raleigh
Register and Unirersity Magazine, with request
for publication.
=: NJ nok LEIGH, Committee.
G. L. WASHINGTON
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
Horse 10 ',.,95-

s. Horse! A Horse! My Kingdom for a
Horse -
As a matter o. justice to Col. Branch, we publish
to-day bis letter to Mr. Speaker Dortch and the let
ter of Mr.. Pool to him, in relation to the Woody
horse - < =
We published the memorial Of Mr.. Woody more
Tor the amusement Of our readers than any thing
else. 1t did not occur to us for moment that COL
Branch would feel himself injured or affronted by
the memorial. We regarded thai paper as contain
ing an amusing but truthful account Of the pursuit
Of eighty dollars under difficulties, but amusing
only on account Of the crcumlocuton process to
which Mr.. Woody was compelled to resort But
Col Branch assails us because we headed our arti
Gle 1.-The Circumlocution Office" He says the cry
OF "circumlocution offices is raised by "traders
and politicians, who have contributed nothing to the
public cause, but are seeking to make their pecunia-
~ or political fortunes" Of course this is meant
for US. Now, Col. Branch, we will come to show
ing with you any day, as to which of us has "con-
trbuted" " most to the "public cause" 1t is true
that we have not volunteered, and been afterwards
Immediately appointed to an important and profta-
BILE aoriting Office but have nevertheless done all
We could to sustain the cause So far as our "po-
litica fortune" is concerned that is made already
but If it were not, would scorn to avail ourself
of crisis like the present to do it. Perhaps Col.
Branch measures other peoples corn by his ewn
half bushcl
Wewlll not disturb the delightful self complacency
with which Col. Branch refers to his labors for the
"glory of North Carolina, and the welfare of its
army" We are entirely willing that the State and
the army should judge these labors for them
selves; but we still insist and shall continue to in
Sis: that Mr. Woody has not been paid for his horse
and that the sensitveness which COL Branch evinces
on the subject, avors the conclusion that he is in
some way responsible for the treatment which Mr..
Woody has received.
Nor have we anything to do with the controversy
between Col. Branch and Mr. Moore That the
latter acted bonoraby and properly. so far as he is
connected with this unhappy business, We entertain
no doubt; and we have as little doubt that if the
horse himself could speak, he would sustain Mr.
Moore, and give most emphatic neigh to the as.
sumptions of Col. Branch. Nor do we think with
Col. Branch, that this horse memorial is in any
abuse of "the great and sacred right of pc
titon," that it is calculated to "destroy conf
dence in the government in time of war;" The
horse himself, We make no doubt, would be aston
ished at such conclusion if it should, perchance,
come to his ears; and we feel sure that MIR. Woody
would submit to almost anything except rcpeti-
ton of the circumocution process, before he would
be in any way instrumental in "destroying conf.
dence in the government in time of war;" or abusing
"the great and sacred right of petition
As to Col. Branchs attack on 'speculators" and
those having claims on the government, We leave it
with him to settle the matter with them.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
For The Standard.

Mr. HOLDEN: wish TO return to the ladies and
gentlemen of Chatham our most hearty thanks for
their kindness shown in fitting out our company
The ladies generally in the neighborhood Of Capt.
w. Matthews, where our company, the Chatham
Boys encamped. will never be forgotten; and to
Mr. and Mrs. w. Matthews we feel that we owe
much Our friends in Chatham may rest assured
that our company will do nothing to forfeit their
good opinion. Sir, have seen the day when some
Of those who were spelling for fight would almost
insult the Did Union men but now We see where.
they are. They are at home, and make all sorts Of
excuses for not volunteering l AM proud that
shouldered my musket and went into the ranks I
might write at length about certain characters in
Chatham who were anxious to break up the Union,
but who are now holding back when fighting is to
be done; but am not disposed to call names or to
dwell on such empty patriots Time and events
will show who is true and who is false to the
country.
With ten thousand thanks to our friends in old
Chatham. am SOLDIER.
Camp near Raleigh, August 1861.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

- We have taken the liberty of making the
following extracts from letter just received from
sone of the most intelligent and influential citizens
.: Eastern Carolina. We assure our friend that we
are grated to find that our course is approved by
him. and we trust that we shall do nothing to forfeit
TIE good opiniol of such men as he is:
IL will not withhold the expression of my high
qualification at the sensible and patriotic editorial
n the Weekly Standard of the 2lst inst under the
head of 1.-The Permanent Government" also ap-
prove of your comments on the article from the
Examiner, in the same paper.
While We are united in common cause every
man will be left free to exercise his own Judgment,
and to approve or condemn the opinions acts of
public oicers-and though in every case we may
not approve every opinion act, yet, whenever
this honest opposition to the opinions or acts of the
President and Government, may assume the charac-
ter of par,izan opposition it must lie frowned down
by every patriot Truly do you remark, that, 1.-THE
South combined as man, under the blessings of
God, is invincib'e divided, she will become weak
and impotent"
thought thai l had seen signs in this State of
an effort to build up party which would be "op-
position for opposon's sake; " indeed, "a party in
opposition TO wise and safe administration Of the
Government" and | heartily join you in saying
that such opposition is criminal, and the ban Of
public opinion should rest on those who arc guilty
| of it."
There is no man in the State, whose position en-
ables him to exercise better influence over the
great body of the people, than yourself
And look forward with confidence to
your paper, as one of the first to inspire with uni
ty and patriotism, not only all North Carolinians,
but also all the citizens Of the Confederate States.
have been warm Democrat from principle, but
| when Lincoln's proclamation issued pledged
on the altar of my country to bury, then and for
ever, all party feelings and to join hand and heart
with any man who sustains the South against op'
preston, anarchy and misrule; and in looking for
officers and public men, am determined never to
enquire, to which old party he belonged; the only
enquiry with me shall be- us he capable is he hon.
est, is he faithful With you, "having entire con-
fidence in the integrity and patriotism of the dis
tnguished chiefs at the head of the Provisional Gov
eminent of the Confederate States" l "shall give
the honored names of Jefferson Davis and Alexan
der H. Stephens, my hearty support for the chic
offices in the Permanent Government of the Con
fcdcrate States of America"
In these patriotic sentiments-and in this noble
effort, heartily bid you God speed"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

RICE OR CoRN-We have beer requested to bring
to the attention of the authorities the OF
using both of these articles for the supply OF
our troops. Their desperate sanitary coldItien iss
matter of alarm and affection to the whole country.
Do not our authorities know that wheat is not
Common diet throughout the South? Our troops,
for the most par, have not the slightest idea what
to do with wheat flour. You might as well give
them so much sawdust 1t is an article they are
not accustomed to use. They don't know how to,
use it And wheat -four, improperly cooked, is one .
of the most indgestble and perncious diets in the
world. The common diet throughout the Southern
country is either corn or rice-along the seacoast
rice-in the interior of the States corn But as for
wheat they are innocent Of any such food. To give
a lower-countryman Of Georgia or SOUTH Carolina
or North Carolina, wheat -four to cook and eat, is
little short -oS committing assassination upon him.
If it is attempted to feed our troops this diet,
it is absolutely necessary that the dep tment should
furnish each regiment or company with an army
baker, If this cannot be done, the diet must be
changed, or our troops will be murdered by whole
sale. They are now dying by hundreds at the hands
of the Commissary Department
Why cannot men be properly fed? They are
accustomed to rice or corr. Why can they not
have it? Is rice too difficult to transport then why
have they not corn? Is there no corn in Virginia
and North Carolina, and Tennessee and Kentucky?
Yes; there is plenty Of corn. Nothing is needed
but to have it properly ground. Any grindmill can
easily furnish it in any quantities. The demand is
as urgent as life ITSELF 10 talk Of wha: men ought
to eat is folly. What men are accustomed to eat
and to cook, is what they ought to have.
And here we would like to ask question. Whilst
business is stagnating throughout the country and
the railroads are doing SO good trade in trans
portation, why is it that they cannot carry pro-
visions to troops without charging such exorbi
tant and unpatriotic fares? Why need they charge
at ay But if their patriotism must make charge,
why levy such a tax as actually to debar our poor
fellows Of diet upon which even their lives dependy
Why cannot whole freight trains be laden with rice.
and carried through by wholesale to Richmond, at
reasonable charge-that is, such charge as will
enable its transportation? This matter should be
looked into here, and along the route. The great
public interest must be subserved Our troops can
not be sacrificed to money making. Rice and corn
they want and rice and corn they should have, even
if military decree be necessary to fix reasonable
fare.
We trust speedy reform will take place in the
diet Of our troops Charleston Mercury.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
THE LADIES AT WORK.

At large meeting of the ladies of this neighbor-
hood, held today at Franklin Institute, it was agreed
to organize themselves into a society called The,
Franklin Institute Soldiers Relief Society" whose
object is the contribution of whatever comforts and
necessaries they can procure OF manufacture for our
soldiers, both in the State and those also in Virginia
Liberal contributions have already been made, and
the funds which the Society have on hand will en-
able them to contribute materially to the comfort Of
our brave boys in the field Their object in request
ing this publication is to encourage other neighbor
hoods to move in the same manner, and, also, with
the hope that the prope, authorities at Raleigh will
give them information respecting the necessities Of
our troops and the best means Of supplying them.
All communications addressed to Mrs. d. X. Kor-
negay Corresponding Secretary, will receive at
tcntion. 5.
Mount Olive Wavne Co. NC
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

NORTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY-A writer in the
Petersburg Express speaking Of Capt. Ramseurs
Battery and Company, the "Ellis Light Artillery"
of Raleigh, says
ION the arrival Of the Inspector Genera, the
order was given to prepare for review, and in ap-
parently few moments the battery was ready to
move off For nearly two hours the Inspector drilled
it, giving every possible command as if striving to
confuse the drivers and cannoneers, but in vain
And truly it was an inspiring sight to see and hear
the tramp of the horses as they charged swiftly by,
six horses to each piece At the close of the drill
the Inspector General expressed himself as ten years
younger from what he had witnessed, and did not
hesitate to say that 6 Ramse1rs Battery" was the
best equipped and finest drilled Artillery Company
he had ever seen. For myself as Virgnian, I
must say in candor, that found myself at least a
dozen times q hope not with envy wishing that the
Battery had belonged to the Old Dominion"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
For The Soldiers.


W. II. High, Sheriff of Wake, acknowledges the
receipt of the following since our last:
Mrs. John Whitaker, of Raleigh, three blankets
and one pair Of socks.
Mr.. George W. Mordecai, six blankets.
Mr.. Kline, two blankets.
Mrs. Rosina Dowel1, four pair of woolep socks
Mrs. 7. D. Sledge, two blankets and three pair of
wooden socks.
Mrs. Carter B. Harrison, six blankets.
Mrs. E. Hall, four blankets and two pair of yarn
socks.
Mrs. L. OBJ Branch, four blankets and eight pair
of cotton socks.
Mrs. Pulaski Cowper, two blankets and four pair
cotton socks
Mrs. John P. Johns Wake, four blankets and ten
pair wooden socks.
Mrs. Thomas Bailey, enc blanket.
Mrs. Mary W. Nelson, one blanket and one pair
of yarn socks.
Mrs James Fl. Murray, of Raleigh, two blankets
The Sheriff says:
Request every lady in Wake to send at least
one pair Of socks, and those able can send Shirts
drawers, pants, coats, towels, Blankets and cake
or two of homemade SOAP"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

GENERAL GwYNN.-We learn that Major General
Walter Gwynn has been deprived of his command
by the operation Of the laws of North Carolina
Gen. Gwynn has for some time been in command
of the Confederate forces in and around Newborn,
N. c. The delegation in Congress from that State
Immediately recommended him for reappontment,
but President Davis considers it his duty to supply
the vacancy thus created by the appointment Of
resident Of the State to the position 1t will be
remembered that General Gwynn is native of South
Carolina. The Government will doubtless avail
itself of his commanding talents by assigning him
to some responsible post misunderstanding
Express.
The Express is mistaken as to the nativity Of Gen.
Gwynn. The General is native of Virginia.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04
ID I E ID =.

At Mount Gallant the residence Of Ballard Moore Esq,
in Northampton county, C., on July the soth, Sarah f.
the 10th Of August, at the place, Martha A. G. p
Brantly aged years months and days. daughters Of
Jesse Brany and granddaughters Of Ballard Moore,
Esq The disease which terminated their existence
Dpthera. Thus in the short space of 70 months they
have owed their sained mother and sister to the Tomb
leaving doating father grand parents and many re.
atves TO their loss But they have the eonsola.
on of Him who has said "Suier little children to come
unto me- and forbid them not for of snch is the Kingdom
of Heaven"
Children dear. thou hast left rs,
We thy loSs do deeply feel
But It's God that hath bereft us,
He our sorrows oil can,heal.
lCON,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

Socks FOR THE SoLDIERs.-Welearn that a Young
lady of this county, few days sint e, took horse
and rode fday, soliciting socks for the soldiers
and succeeded in procuring twenty five pair in her
tirst halliday trip We are not authorized to give
the name Of the young lady. There are. we doubt
not hundreds of other ladies in the county willing
to engage in the same patriotic work, and who would
meet with equal success Greensboro Patriot.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

The TROUBLE IN WESTERN N Cit is all q mis-
take. We learn from gentleman of Catawba
county that the reported invasion of Tennessee
is false. The rumor had the good effect of proving
the metal of ourmountaineers, who, in some local.
tiles, brought out their rifles and declared them
selves ready to meet old Abes friends, let them come
from where they woud.-Salis6ury Watchnaan.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

a. Capt John Walker, the Senator from Neck
lenburg, was prevented by indisposition from at
tending to his duties for several days during the
past week. We we're glad to see him so far recov.
cd as to be in his seat on Monday.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

HEAVY INSuRANCE-We learn from friend that
the Greensborough Mutual Fire Insurance Compa-
ny has levied assessment of ten per cent on the
premium notes unexpired in its Office on the 9Th
February last. We think this is twice the amount
ever assessed before in any mutual company in this
State The rates of the Fire Insurance Company
In this City have been adopted with the view of
avoiding tie necessities of assessments and it is be-
lleved there will be none in that Office hereafter.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

We learn from letter received by friend
IN this City, that there is much sickness in the
18th, Col. Kirklands regiment. The regiment is
encamped eight miles west of the Manassas Railroad
The diseases were for the most part contracted on
Bull Run. COL Leach, the Surgeons, and the Chap
lain have been sent off for treatment, all of them
being sick. Capt John H. Boyd is dead.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

~ We are requested to state, by authority of
some Of the ladies who have taken prominent part
in getting up and organizing the association in this
City, for the relief of our sick and wounded SOL
ders, that there is no truth whatever in the un-
kind nsinuation whispered about that the associa.
ton is sectarian in its character. There is nothing
sectarian about it. either on the part of those who
have inaugurated the movement or those for whose
benefit it was intended. 1t is benevolent and
Christian-hearted enterprise appealing to the pa
trotism and philanthropy of all persons, no matter
what may be their peculiar religious connections
The initiation is general to all the ladies of the City
and the County to come forward and unite in this
noble movement calculated to do so much good, and
to afford so much alienation to the suerngs of our
gallant soldiers. Contributions are, of course, en-
trely voluntary. Those who do not feel disposed
to unite in the enterprise who do not approve of
the method of relief proposed by the association,
are not called upon to contribute, if they do not
feel disposed to do so; but it is to be hoped no one
will resort to the charge of sectariansm for the pur
pose of excuslng their short comings in the way Of
contribution, and that the generous and the kind.
hearted will not allow themselves to be kept away
by the unfounded imputation OF "sectarianism"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

70 Our young friend at camp Bee is informed
that his letter is just one month two old, Our
space is SO limited we are obliged to exclude tt
lie will bring US under obligations to him if he will
give us the neUs or any events now passing before
him
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

SHOCKS OF AN EARTHQUAKE.-Several shocks of
an earthquake were felt here on Saturday morning
last, about five o'clock. We shall expect to hear
Oh disastrous coHsequences from this earthquake in
Some part of the tropics.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

10Th AND 26TH REGIMENTs.-The 26th regiment
Of volunteers commanded by Col. Vance, left their
encampment near this place on Monday morning
last for the seacoast. Wethink il probable that the
18th, commanded by COL. Clingman, has also been
Or will be ordered to the coast
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-04

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,s ~ notified FOUR rssk sh @ y",s.. tn. subscriptions
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from ". " and ,sus,c your su6script'0"' ...,.
s Smi wsll 81 per an"" in aa'a"' s. changed mus,
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m a,,n do,re the change to be mace.