Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29

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is not unlikely that the occupation by Federal troops
of strip ofcountry between York and James river,
as high up as Yorktown will take place The dis.
tance across is ten miles, and whoever occupies it
will command the inland waters of Virginia"
GENERAL NEWS. -
REsIGNAr1oN.-The last arrival from California
brings intelligence of the resignation of General A.
S. johnson, of the most skilful and accomplish
ed officers in the U. s. army. He is a native of
Kentucky, but was appointed from Texas.
ARrILLERY.-A regiment of artillery 475 strong,
with thirty six field pieces and IA horses were to
leave New Orleans Oh the goth inst, for Virginia.
Many of the artillerists were highly efficient in the
Mexican war. %.
1t is stated in the New York HeralGs Washing
ton correspondence that President Lincoln has mott.
fed the foreign diplomatic corps that if any Euro
pean power shall receive any Commissioner or Min
lister from the Confederate States, all intercourse
with such power will be broken of, and the Minis
ter representing it at Washington dismissed Sure
ly, John Bull and Louis Napoleon will grow scared
when they heartkat! "a
THE PANHANDLE-The Convention composed of
delegates from twenty five counties of Northwestern
Virginia held in Wheeling recently creates but lit
tie uneasness. The infamous Carlile could effect
nothing in his attempts to divide the State. The
Convention passed resolutions against the secession
ordinance of the State also to call another Conven
ton III Of June, and adjourned, sine die
TExAs.-The remaining,federal troops in Texas
have surrendered to Col. Van Dorm.
PEsrILENcE-Fears are entertained at Washing
ton City of pestllence among the troops 1t would
be wonder, if they did not breed both pestilence
and famine. .-.,-
SUPERIOR CoURr.-In Cumberland special term,
Judge Saunders presiding, Hardy Barnes of Robson
was convicted of the murder of Abby Rhodes, and
sentenced to be to be hung on the 2lst June.
SUPERIOR CouRr.-The Spring Term of Mecklen-
burg Superior Court is in session this week-Judge
French presiding. This is the first trip of Judge
French on Western Circuit and we pleased to
learn that the bar and people generally we'll sat-
isfed with his manner of doing business. By his
courteous and kind department. and energy Of char
acter he has shown himself to be not only gentle
man but just and competent Judge-Charlotte
Democrat
MILITARY CAPs.-Miss Sallle Pool of this place,
is manufacturing Military and Citizen Caps of very
handsome style. The Home Guard, the Rowan Ar
tery and Mr.. Fishers Regiment, will all be furnish
ed with caps manufactured by ladies of this place.
They are made almost entirely of goods manufactur-
ed in the State.
The Caps arc we'll made and furnished at low
rate. Orders sent to j. H. Ennis or to Miss Salle
Pool, willreceive early ttenton.-Salisbury Watch
man.
FRANKFORT, KY, May 21.-Gov. Magoffin has is
sued his proclamation notifying and warning all other
States separate or United especially the United and
Confederate States solemnly forbidding them against
any movement upon Kentucky for any purpose
whatever, until authorized by permission from the
Legislature to do so. II. .
Hon. H. G. Brown, late United States Senator, is
in command of one of the Mississippi companies.
|. LOUISIANA TROOPS. five hundred troops
fomL Louisiana passed through Lynchburg Saturday,
en- route for Richmond where the balance of their
Regiment are encamped.
BAprrsr CoNyxvr,or. - Tte Southess BspsissOon.
vention met in SssapnaA Ga. on the 10th int,J
Dr. Fuller Of Baltimors preaided He was the only
delegate from Maryland Rev. Msssss Pitehard and
Iyey were the only delegates present from ethsiE
State. 4s,4lsses s..sls :; * ~ !.
PRESBYTERIAN AssExBLY.-The Presbyterian Gen.
eral Assembly 20. S. met in Philadelphia on the
I 10th instant ST. ras. 49, s-, '"
The delegations from the Northern States were
numerous, but there were none from NorthC Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas
or Texas. Only one Presbytery was represented
| from Virginia, one from Missouri, two from Ten
nessee and three from Kentucky.
WREcKs.-We learn that several vessels have re-
Gently been wrecked on our coast owing to the ex-
| tingushment of the lights. Perhaps flour wreckers
keep sharp eye the State will profit by the block
| ade
SOUTHERN CAPIroL:-N is announced that the
Congress of the Confederate States, by q vote Of
that body, will be removed to Richmond Va, in q
| few days -. s. 81 -
HUNG.-Glover, convicted of the murder of his
wife, was hung at Greensboro, on Friday last A
large concourse Of both and colors were pre-
sent. The Times says, s.. sF
The Revs. j. II. Smith and L. L. Hendren ac-
companied the culprit to the gallows and gave him
Spiritual counsel and prayed with him. He denied
to the last the intention of killing his wife, and al
legged it was accidental" - 49, a. '.' 2.
ARMs.-The Nashville Banner states that by an
arrival at New Orleans from Europe the Confederate
States have received 250, 900 stand of arms.
ANDY JoHNsoN.-An exchange speaking of Sena.
tor johnson Of Tennessee, says: el-a'9Er "11s-
> The man "whO was once the idol of his State il
now hissed and hooted, despised and disgraced,
wherever he goes; a fate which he truly deserves,
'and which awaits all who speak. and act against
1 their home and country" s.is II: ea ..1 <
FANCY BRANCHES. correspondent of the W Wades-
boro' Argus says: 'There Is great rush for ap-
pointments from the Governor to fancy branches Of
the service for berths as aids, &C. In the medical
department there are over eight hundred applica
tions." - 81
General Donphan, who distinguished himself in
the Mexican war, is on the stump in Missouri, liz
favor of secession. 5,,, .f.e,s s{sg.: :
NORTH CAsoLlNA. Richmond Diapateh says
ave understand that the North Caroiina Regi
ment encamped near this city, had lively and
Joyous demonstration yesterday over the news that
the Convention Of their State had passed an OIxi
nance of Secession. Nine cheers for the Old N6ftl
Statel" Is "a = -
PR1srER's IsK.-Messrs. Taylor and Hargrovv,
have established factory for printers ink, in Rich
4 moad, Va g'' at'a 3ti,sF i g '.i..si1 2