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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-11-23
The Convention-Thursday.

We give to-day the proceedings of Tuesday and
Wednesday, but those of Thursday are crowded out
The Convention was IL session on Thursday from
TO ten three O'clock part of the time in secret.
Among other things, the Convention refused, by
vote of - to 81, to fix day for adjournment, the
ID of December having been proposed.
On motion of Mr.. Schenck, committee of one
from each Congressional District was raised on the
subject of the stay-law and on motion of Mr. Car
son. similar committee was raised to investigate
the accounts and vouchers of the discussing agents
of the State for TRANSACTIONS since the 1st of April
last
Mr. Badger, according to notice previously given
introduced an ordinance to prevent oppressive spec
uaton in the necessaries Of life, and to authorize
the Governor to seize certain articles for public
Read the first time ordered to be printed, and made
the special order for Friday, the22d. Judge Rufin
and Mr.. Badger made remarks explanatory Of the
ordinance The former complimented Mr.. B. in
very high terms, for the wisdom and care displayed
in drawing up the ordinance. We think we can
confidently assure our readers that extortion and
oppressive speculation in the future will be proven
ted, if possible by the Convention.
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FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, Nov. 1.-THE steamship Niagara has
arrived from Queenstown, bringing dates of the
Sd ult. No commercial news has been brought
over by her.
The London Times says it would be glad to see
the establishment of the Confederate States, and
that the political power in the South be essened.
Sir John Darlington, in recent speech, said that
the great powers should demonstrate against the
continuance of the war in America.
The Paris correspondent of the independent Beige
intimates that the proposed Intervention 5y Mexico
has Interior object, and says that the time must
come when the cotton blockade shall cease to be toll
Grated, end names January next as the time.
Fourteen English and French war vessels were at
Halifax.
BosroN, Nov. 14.--An arrival here reports the
capture of an English steamer by Federal frigate
The former had on board munitions of war, and has
been carried to Key West.
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- 2 .
FIRsr REGnRsr. The arrival Of the two COM
pspies of the first regiment BELONGING 70 Eayette-
vile cansed universal rejoicing Id that place The
entire population turned ont to- greet them, and
every demonstrations was made, honorable TO the
companies and The citizens. At Charlotte arrange
ments were made to give the company of that place
fine dinner. They met hearty welcome.
Perhaps we ought to say, that arrangements were
made here for the reception of the entire regiments
snppposing it would be disbanded IN this city But
the .rumors that it was to be disbanded at Rich
mond and then at Weldon, defeated the plan, and
consequently no preparation was made to receive
the companies which passed through. The disap-
pointment was regretted by all. We learn that
number of the officers and privates of this regiment
will return to the army.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Gen. Thomas, Lincoln's Adjutant General, after
recent visit to Kentucky, declares it will in the
opinion of Gen. Sherman, require 200 900 men to
subiugate that State. That the men must come
from other States, as the young and fighting men
of Kentucky have all joined the Confederates.
1t is said that there is not full regiment of ma
tive Kentuckians in the Federal army-and it is
believed there is not regiment or full COM
pany of Marylanders among them.
Meetings have been held in Newbern and other
places We believe, to memorabilia the State Con-
Ventlon to put stop to extortion in this State.
VIM Wallace, member of the Tennessee Legis-
lature from Anderson and Campbell counties has
been arrested and carried to Nashville for his Lin
coin prOciiyities.
The smallpox was raging violently among the
Federal troops in Kentucky. AT Muldraugh's Hill
large numbers are dying daily.
Mexico, it is understood, is greatly excited about
its difficulties with Spain, England and France and
1t is said has made OyertureS to Lincoln to assist
her. Old Abe has about as much as he can do
to defend his capitol. s-fsz.-
The Northern press state That Confederate Off
Ger in citizens dress, has been apprenended in Nc
Clellans lines having surveyed all the parts of the
iet wing OF the army.
Fifty-one counties of Kentucky are represented
vile on the 18th. Ii. c. Burnett ESQ.,, was chosen
President of the Provisional government os southern
Kentucky, and it was understood that G. w. John
son would be chosen Governor.
Commodore Dupont, of the Yankee feet at Port
Royal, reports loss of eight killed. and twenty
three wounded, at the bonbardment of Forts Wal
ker and Bcauregard Besides the loss of the vessels
heretofore reported, he says the Peerless and Gov
ernor went down, after removing most Of the men,
and that the Winfield Scott and Isaac Smith wealth.
cred the storm after throwing much overheard.
Our FoRCEs.-We learn, says the Richmond Err
aminer that the following disposition has been de-
termined OF our forces in Western Virginia
General Jackson's command will 60 into winter
quarters at Monterey.
General Loring's command will be divided; a
portion will winter at Greenbrier Bridge and anoth-
portion will be moved to Winchester, Strasburg
and the vicinity.
General Floyd is still on the Kanawha, his lines
extending from Cotton Hill to Montgomery Ferry.
The third Virginia regiment Colonel Stark, OF
the Wise brigade, has been ordered to join General
| Floyds command.
Gen. Robert Toombs and Benz. Hill have been
elected Senators to the Confederate Congress from
the State Of Georgia.
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For the Standard.
ON THE DEATH OF C. D. CLARKE.


Thus has passed away one who was loved with
all the ardor of sincere and devoted attachment
Noble, generous and chivalrous in his intercourse
with his fellow nen-his friends were to be num-
bered with his acquantances. A beloved son,
brother, friend has gone down to the grave Words
cannot express the grief of those who loved him,
and watched from day to day for the return Of The
absent one to his home, but must now realize that
they shall see his face no more on earth. He was
the all of his mother, and delight Of his sisters,
and to them all affectiOnate-whie his kind and
gentle disposition, affable and courteous manners
endeared him to his friends, and gave him the es-
TEEN of all who knew him. But short time has
passed since he left his home for the scene of ac-
ton. When the cry of invasion was echoed forth,
lie was among the first to rally to tue defence Of
Southern rights and was performing his part like a.
patriot, when disease seized upon him with ruth
less hand Skill, kindness and attention could not
avert the results of the dreadful malady-and far,
far from kindred and native land, kind comrades
laid him to rest Yesi dear Charle-t thou art
gone from earth; thou hast heard the voice of thy
God in sweet accents, saying
"Child, it is enough,
Come up higher.s =, = sS
Thou art from suffering and sin released-thy
tolls and cares are DER.
For no chilling wind nor poisonous breath.
Can reach that heaIthful shore;
Sickness and sorrow, pain aud death =
Are feared and felt no more.a
: Oh ; what happiness is thine? Weeping moth
er, weeping sisters, heart stricken brothers. mourn
ing friends stay thy tears-for he is gone little
while before US. Waiting he is watching US APP
proach the blissfnl throne of Paradise and long
we shall meet him, to part no more FAREWELL
dear Charlie-farewell We viii often think Of
thee as thou vert when with us, and q ~ ss,Es,
" Think of that eternal meeting
Where no voice shall say "FAREwELL!"
WORREII
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For the Standard.

Mr.. EDITOR The first act of the Convention
ought to be to impose tax of fifty cents bushel
on all corn distilled into whiskey for sale, and to re-
quire each distiller to return under oath, to the
clerk of the county court at every term of the court
in his county, the number of bushels thus used
and the Sheriff should be required to collect the tax
and return the same to the Treasurer of the State
within twenty days after each court, under heavy
penalty. Such an ordinance would prevent in
great measure vast quantity Of the stat of life"
from being used by greedy spectators who are
working to their own interest and by their course
putting this necessary Of life almost beyond the
reach of the suffering poor Every county having
soldiers in the field interested in this matter
the tax to support the families of those soldiers,
extremely heavy in most of the counties, and if corn
is diverted FROM its legitimate use, this tax will be
proportionately increased We can do soith0Ht
aohtskey-but cannot do Without corn @.
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THANKSGIVING.
PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor OF NOrth.CaroIina.


1T Is AT ALL TINES OUR SACRED DUTY TO
give thanks TO mighy God for the manifold blessings
enjoy This solemn duty is still mure imperative at
periods of national trial and responsibility when we feel
deeply that God has been support all
cISsItudes OF fortune To State He has been
kind and protecting; and thus far in rs q
separate and independent nation have been highly IA
vored people. Instead Of famine and pestlenee health
and plenty have prevailed and if instead of peace it bath
seemed good IN His wisdom for past SINS ac
with the caamities of war He hath given the
victory and heavenly earnest of final triumph all
enemies.
Relying upon His divine Providence for continued pro-
lection in all troubles, and that He may still vouchsafe
to us as penp!e, wisdom in council, victory in battle
health and plenty in all land and establish on firm
foundations national Independence happiness let
thanks that the God Fathers hath been onr
God and suppcate His Holy Name that He
Time His favor TO and children to the latest gen.
eratinns.
I, therefore, Henry t CLARK Governor er Fcio of the
State of N"rth-Caroina, do hereby set apart
Thursday the 9Th day of December next,
day of solemn ard public THANKSGIVING to Al
mighty God and recommend that that day all
usual avUatons be suspended and the Clergy
Of all denominations throughout the State invite their
ea congregations repair to their usual places of public
worship to render thanks our Heavenly Father for all
His past blessings and suppiicae for His continued kind
ness and care over us as State and nation.
e9,aaGs In testimony whereof have heyeunto my
1s name, and caused the Great Seal of The State TO
be affixed this 18th day of November, in the Of
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty one
--r -. HENRY T. CLARK,
Governor er Ifeio
By order.
PULXsEI CowPER, 81 crearv.
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ID I e ID.

On the 18th inst, at Cascade Rockingham county, Mrs.
MARY WILSON BRoDNAx, wife Of Dr. John G. Bfuduax
aged about thirty years. - - So I
The deceased member Of the FpiscopaI ChfFnf.5
and her walk and conversation W that without
blame-beautifu and holy. She truly lovely wo-
man gentle graceful, and unaffected in her demeanor
kind and cheerful her disposition pure are the angels
in her words and behaviour Endowed with considerable
wealth. and the mistress of MANY slaves she moved meek
y and humbly and seemed think that her mission was
stewardship for these dependents and mnistratioh of
Charity TO the world The world, therefore, loved and adj
mired her but her relations almost adored her. between
her and her excellent husband the tie of sympathy and
love strong beyond the strength of such ties
1t seemed to be love that moulded in Heaven and
but lent TO Earth like the rose blossom for sea-
son. God grant that il may bloom again in heaven j.
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Hon. Thomas Bragg,

1t is announced that our fellow-citizen, Governor
Bragg, has been called by President Davis to fill
the honorable post of Attorney General in bis Cab
met, made vacant by the appointment of Mr.. Ben
Jamin, Secretary of War.
The appointment is deserved one, both as a
compliment to North Carolina and to the ability
and worth of Mr.. Bragg. When we called the at
tenton of President Davis few weeks ago, to the
Claims of North Carolina to Cabinet appointment,
and presented an array of names of which any
State might be proud, and among them the name of
UoV Bragg, we did not expect so soon to have the
srauhcatiOn to announce an appointment from this
S'ate. twill be gratifying We hope to the people
OIL the State generally not excepting that class
VINO claim to have begun the revolution, and there
Jore, should have all the offices. They have stu
uouSly for months ignored Gov Bragg and all other
""Ser1dtires of whatever shade, simply because
'ley were not in hot haste to destroy government
which many of them had sporn to uphold, as long
'S .nere was any prospect of maintaining it hon.
Uiaoly. The President by the appointment of Coy.
bragg, has snu6Jed the office shrekerS
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EDUCATIONAL ASsoClATIoN.-The State Educa-
tional Association met in Greensboro, on Tuesday
evening last The attendance of delegates was not
SO large as usual. The association was addressed
by President C. w. Smythe, of Lexington. We
have heard but little Of Its proceedings. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Presideat-W. J. Palmer, Principal of Institu-
ton for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind.
Vice PrsSideHtS-Rev. B.. Craven, d. D., Presi-
dent of Trinity College; Rev. J. L. kirkpatrick,
D. D. President of Davidson College !, Rev. f. NJ.
Hubbard Professor in the University d. 5, Rich
ardson, Principat-of the Wilson Schools; John G.
Elliot, of Way ne; W. D.Johnston, of Mecklenbufg.
Recording Secretary--J. d, Campbell, Professor
in Edgeworth Seminary. a
Corresponding Secretary and Tredsurer-S. Lam
der, Principal Of High Point Female School.
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OUR PRINCIPLES.

The Democratic principle-that is, the right of
the people to rule.
A firm and unwavering attachment to the Con-
sdor,te Government, as the surest means for trans
r,;,tinr free institutions to posterity.
4 vigorous prosecution of the war, and perpetual
,,ooration from the United States.
The best men for office, without regard to party.
T., honest and economical administration of both
st,te and Confederate afflirs.
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State Agricultural society


Inc Society met in the Hall of the House of Com
'HonS on Tuesday evening last and was called to
0'aeF by the President, DR.. W. R. Holt The So
E,ety was addressed by the President and Judge
Nlnn upon the state of public affairs. who urged the
Importance of keeping up the organization, and doing
"nat 1t can for the promotion of agriculture and
e Industrial arts in the midst of these calamitous
tines
Hon. D. NJ. Barringer offered the following reso-
u'oh which was unanimously adopted:
., AS'oteed That while in the present condition Of
"s country, it is not deemed expedient to hold our
usua annual State Far, the members Of this Socie-
&? VIII continue earnestly and zealousfy to cherish
' rul maintain our organization, not only for the
maold benefits it confers in time of peace, but as
Sealy useful if not indispensable in.time of war,
% losterlng and securing the elements of its sue
''SSiui prosecution.
IN motion of Hon. X. Rayner, the Society pro,
'seded to the election of officers for the ensuing
year. with the following result:
+ pr ". R. Holt, President; DR.. E. A. Crudup, s..
=. Patterson, R. R. Bridgers and w, b. Wadsworth,
rSlrS, Vice Presidents; Fab. j. Hutchipgs, Treas
''er and P. F. Pescud, Secretary.
lhe President re-appointed the Executive Com
'"''ee, and, on motion, the Society adjourned to
"'CCt at the call Of the President.
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AN ITEN.-A Washington letter writer says that
a gentleman from North Carolina has arrived in that
City with the two sons of the late Judge Douglas,
who applied for permission to pass the Federal lines
to their relatives in North Carolina, with the view
of preventing the confscaton of their property in
this State and Mississippi. The writer says Lincoln
refused the request he intends to adopt measures
20 prevent the operation of the confscation act
What does he mean-does he intend to sue for peace
before the law can have its due course?
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eThe Latest News.

Everything was quiet on the Potomac at the last
accounts. Federal forces to the number of 5000
are said to have entire possession Of Accomac coun
ty, on the eastern shore of Virginia, and were
marching down into Northampton The small
militia force the Confedeates had there could be of
no avail The people were being forced to take the
OATH Some Of the people had effected their escape
to Gloucester across the Chesapeake
: : II is rutnored that Gems. jackson and Loring
would make an attack upon the Federals at Rompey.
In the region Of Port Royal there is but little
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Oh Stanoar1,
RALEIen: SATURDAY. nov ,, %, 1851.

SPECIAL NOTICE.-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
" "a. CASH system Al papers are discontinued at the
.ation of the time for Ohch they haze been paid SAB
nil Be aotisd FOUR wEsEs beors their time Is oa
MARK on thar papers and untess the subscription
~ -,npsa the paper nil Be discontinued Tht' Is rue
,,l;ck there s0A be dpartars Watch for the eross
rrnE and rens,v yo,lr subscription
VI WssEly San.iard 81 per anuur", IN advanoe'
80; Yseklv 81 per AMMAN, IN Advance
-. subscribers desiring their papers changed must
I,on the Post Office from, as well as the one TO, when
Tr desire the change to be made
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37TH REGMENT.-This regiment was organizedat
High Point on Wednesday last, by the election of
the following officers: c. c. Lee, Colonel; w. N.
Barber, Lieut. Colonel and j. B. Bryan, Major
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&c, 900 FRUIT TREES AND GRAPE VINES
FOR SALE. s.-7=es
FOR SALE,

a STEAM BOILER AND DOUBLE CYLINDER EN-
"A CINE Of go horse power, suitable for Grst orSaw
Mill, for any manufacturing pun pose. All in good or
der, and will be sold low for Gash. q ,spst
Enquire Of 8
HENRY REIGER, -
Beaufort n G. Z
November %, 1851. l0i-apd. -
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Message.

The Provisional Congress which met at Rich
mond on Monday last scarcely had quorum On
Tnesday the number was increased. Messrs. Ven
obIs and Davis were the only members present from
this State.
The President sent In his message on Tuesday,
,rbcb will be found in our columns to-day. 1t is
weI written, short, business document, such as has
,,,,.nr come from the hands of President Davis
As our readers have it before them, they will need
no comments from us. 1t will be read with much
interest
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RALEIGH MUSICAL CLUB.-We are requested to
state that the Concert published to be given by the
Club on Thursday evening last has been postponed
"a next Tuesday evening, the 26th inst.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

HAVING TAKEN OUT LETTERS OF ADMINS,
III TRAT10N on the estate of HENRY B. HOLLAND, 4
deceased at the November Term of Wake County Court
lo6 this tn give notice TO all persons having claims
against The said Henry B Holland present the same
duly autheuticated within The prescribed by law;
and all persons owing the said deceased required
make payment to me- and ali persons having papers
property Of his of Whatsoever KIND, requested
BENNBT HOLLAND,
..s5s s.sl. - sssz-s-.t -. .zdnsinistnators
November 49, 1861. lDl-Hpd
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STRAY Box.

an MY WAY TO CAMP ELLIS, VIRGINIA. r
" found at Richmond had lost q box aud had an.
other in its stead without address, mark
tna,ion. Upon my arrival in the Camp the box epen
ed and found 10 contain Clothing Upon pair Of shoes
ing was distributed among the lsrh Regiment G. Vol
unteers Company @. Had il remained in Camp il would
have been burned by order Of Gen. Early his retreat
Any claiming describing said box shall be paid
for the application to the subscriber Raleigh,
n. C. s. Il. CERISTIAN :
November 90, 1851. 10lAH =
VIRGINIA naf,era nleaea e-tfzs3St SEE
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BANK OF NORTH-CARoLINA. 8

A DIVIDEND OF THREE Pen CENT on qRR
IN Capital Stock Of this Bank has been declared o.
the profits for tbe last months payable the Praepai
Bank and the branches and Agencies the First Nom
- d s. G. DEWEY, cashier.
Raleigh, Ney. 6th,s 1881. X 972-w&sWtd.
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80 MIbCH COW " ANIEUs - y
NHANTED, GOOD Mich COW, WITH A
w YOUNG CALF. Apply At this Office.
Nov. z, 1861. 9-H
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1850 ACRES NEW YORK LAND.

XsTE viii sell the whole together, or in lots to
w suit, FOR cash. or exchange fer Zeal Estate,
in ;own or country, a TRACT OF LAND, lying
iii Clinton County, State of New York, and con-
tanning 1850 ACRES. The land is about miles
from the Rouse Point and 0gdensburg Railroad
Depot and about 1 miles from tho town OF Ellen
burg.
1t is HEAVILY TIMBERED, (frst growth
and is good land when cleared; has valuable
IRON NINE upon ii, and adlolns Lake Cha1y.
by which Timber can be foated; is well watered
BY living streams. and number Of Acres are
cleared and under cultivation; the township is cul
tiva ted up to the land line.
For further information apply ut our Store cor
ner Of King and Pitt Streets, Alexandria, Sap
where "a map Of the land can be seen.
NH 13-culm S. g. w. NJ i1l ENBERH.