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.E9SIAfSg IL 81. dsusG0
,e- The Wilmington JoarhaE says that MGsf4s Ellis
and Parker, are making very nice SSN Oh Tobsait
Sohnd IS
From all parts of the North, it is said that Lincoln
IN ibs s ss gsd his ground
appears @ ibea ready 10 pitch into Easlandas it
did into The so'ith. Whom the Gods intend to-
destroy they FIRST make mad''s, sr-,....7.- -
The Copfetlcrate Government has determind to'
exchange. Mr.. Ely, the Federal prisoner, for Mr..
'Falkner, of Va, late minister to France.
- Itis stated that Gen. hieds Of eaifsornia does
accept of the appointment of oRtigsdisr General in
lanedn IS artay. . .sgssg1e iisbit .fsE
~. Rev. DE- Wilmer of Richmond Va, has Been
elected by the Protestant Episcopaf Convention of
Aia6ama Bishop of that Diocese in p1aee IF the late
Bishop Cobb. 20. 5. 40 ) ' .4E,'-E
1t is said that the rasealIy Yankee blockaders off
Charleston Harbor, fired a salute of 50 gans in
token of their joy at the late destructive FIRE in
that city. Such is the fendish character Of the
enemy we are fighting, yS
Two more bddrhnee,a, named Harmon were
hung asknOayille Tenn, ttis nm iilstts <
%, gpIyIpEsp:-The' Charlotte & s. G. Railroad has
declared semi-annual dividend Of 81 per cent
The Company donated one thousand dollars to the
sufferers by fire at Charleston. =, 80, Nsls.sz
The estimated loss Of Real Estate in the cityof
Charleston by the late fire, is $3,500,00O OF this
there was insurance for about $1,5O0OO0 which
rests chiefly upon the local insprsucescosnpanes.-
keep up. -,.'L= - 7, = = = y
cargo Of 1850 bags Of coffee has arrived in the
Confederate States within the past week. q "a.
cargo of $4,000 muskets shipped from Bremen
to LIneoln,s government having been compelled to
20 lnto nnn, England, have been prevented from
beng reshipped by the English government! = So
says the N: Y. Tines = - = -. -"
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NuERE2 MHArg-The salt. Commissioned recent.


ly elected by the Convention is not required to re
port TO as, nor are required to answer for ki,a
STILL the question is frequently asked Of US where
the Commissioner is and what he is doing, we put
it in this public shape so that it may reach some
body who can answer. We know that it might not
be desirable expedent to indicate the precise field
of his operations present future but we suppose
the public would like to- know that he has commen-
ced, or will soon commence SOmeUhere.- HRnRiag-
tOns,Jou1SaaL ,.!lA e. s7as 90 ..-'i&5i'
We saw the Commissioner, DR.. Worth, about a
week ago, who was on his way from the coast where
hehadbeenengagedip making arrangements for man.
ufacturing salt He assured US that he would be
able to turn out large quantities of salt at the earl
lest practicable PERIOD yBu1awerk ofsthssOrt, on
a large scale, necessarily requires tIme-it cannot
be done in a few days or weeks. Those vi 10 know
DR.. Worth best say that he is eminently practical
business man. possessed great energy of character
We trust the Journal will exercise some patience,
and give the Commissioner fair trial
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Mail Facilities.

a "
We are requested by many citizens interested in
the matter, to call the attention of the Postmaster
General to route Nc. 5000 under the old federal reg
ulations, by which large number of people have
heretofore been served but which has been discon-
tnued since June last by the refusal Of the contrac
tor to carry the mail at former rates. This line
runs from Carey, on the North Carolina Railroad
to Haywood, by way of New Hill, in Wake; and
there is side contract which served Holly Springs
from New Hill and one that served some five or six
offices from Haywood The Postmaster General
will perceive at once the Importance of this route;
and will add that it will furnish mail facilities
to large, intelligent and growing section of coun-
try between this City and the Coal and iron region
in Chatham. The people, since June last have been
themselves at the trouble and expense of conveying
their letters and papers from Carey and they have
appealed to in the strongest terms TO bring their
grievances in this respect before the Department at
Richmond They have sent scores upon scores of
their sons to the war; and they have contributed to
sustain them in the field. They are good citizens,
who pay their taxes icheerfully, and rejoice in their
privileges under the new government but they
think they have fright at the same time to call
the government to give them the ordinary means of
information, and Of hearing from their friends and
relatives in the army, and not compel them to bear
the expense and trouble of carrying their own mail
matter We, therefore, appeal directly to the Post
master General most respectfully to- consider this
case have it considered and to remedy the griev
ances complained Of q u o 81 ,s'9 -
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ATLANTIC AND'N NJ c. RAILROAD. :
To the following ees.Ignsss for the week end.

To the following CoBsignees for the week end
ing, December 14th, 1861, - >, -
Goldsbor8-Th Rodgers, s & Sleght w D Holt, n
Rouse, w Davis, Dyer d CogdeH, r Washington A
Richardson, y Evans. w Blunt, Express Agent, z
NJ, MIR. Christmau Pearce Thompson, h s HazelI.
Graham-Wm Patterson. Patterson "A j Hughes, IA
Lowe. W Cidfdiuer, o Vestal W McMoth,A HeadensP
CSmth, W Waves .eas 49, 49, - az
GibsonvileAD p Fodsf, Eli Smith, Greger LIS Boon.
Wilmingt0u--ki& Ms N Schulk,n, NJ hewhoh, Dr. Mas
ter, s 80. 81 T. z - -
! Petsrsbdrg, EaLETappy 4 Lumsden. e e
NcLesnsville--F Smith, Smith GARNER, Phpps,
J. II mn, !" ~. We q n tT,dsrsohdi q fzzs
SeIisbury--Y adkin Marufact Co. - n 2 sfa2ESSS3
RefeiehEW K apdrews, n fetlit, WiiiiSms fasE0d.z
WI AR Tucker, J. W Raiog5rs Hhhtsf, n ShtPBsfd,
TboaasTfiiS-.CG B..,7 aoG a-CGS ~ AK T
HilIsho:p--Wuksrson T. Fuller, AJs C Wlkersop, 5wF
StrayboFn, Hin 0flo0kerS .s f-y1y,fIsg5k tEss
Cbariete--C w h White sbsls g; -.tE Sac 10
High Point-N Hurt jr, z Patterson. sisats a. -
SuR1k-J Brsntly.-sfs azs1ssl Ts5T> k7ias y7SE
Rraukutsn-Rer W Closs.lJ II kerue. svsS tGs
JamesiOwu--C sMsndenhal q g G0Etes3 Lao 5!=0s
Fais1n Depot-D VI Williams.
FayetteyiIle-C 7 Hagh i--. 81 iHFs
Dudey-W D Cobb. -
Richhioad N o iaskius; sAsJ IHsJ 5TrT hAa a
Halax-RV Merritt .s+7o. 7als =
Greensboro N u Hardy, n Cobb, d Donne
Dufhams--W W Guess
SiaiesHille-J Holly. '--'-s
Company's Shops-A T jenkins.
Third Creek + Foard, Needy.
Morrsyilie-J II Iaughton, !. llaughton.
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81 The question: upon an lips now is, war thsre be
war between England and the United Statess War
lis avery serious thing Itnot only requires much
preparation, and inyQly hpmaP life, but it creates
heavy debts, England. will not brook anripsult,;
especially to her flag on the high seas but then she
viii notTush beedessly into war for any cause
She will deliberate, and, before she strikes she will
be ready Of allpoRts. The debtdue by citizens of
the United States to England is large and besides,
there is much English property in, the. Northern
States. The old Federal government it is true ap-
pears to be desperate, aid is controlled by spirit
offaHaticistn which KNOWS neither justice norear,
because there is no reason in it and it may oe that
the North is just as ready for war as England IS
ff.so; conflict is ineyitabe, for England will fight
if no Apologies made to her for the insult to her
flag Bat France may be called in as an atbiter
between the two powers. she may tender her
friendly offices as mediator between the two and
thusin this way, or in some way, the Yankee gov
ernment may be let down on its, knees to England
in tolerably decent style, and there may be nowar
after all. 80 ~ -..n'r J. .s a..~a s.a a. ~
But, even if no conflict should result from the
violent seizure of our Enjoys the fact Of the seizure
and the insult to England, will prove of great bene
fit to the Confederate States. Mcssrs. Mason and
Slidei arc doing more for their country in Yankee
prison than they could have done at any Of the
Courts of Europe. The outrage committed upon
them and upon England, by Lincolns government
has made the Confederate States the subject of uni.
versal public talk in Europe Every intelligent
English and French SUBJECT IS now discussing the
power, che extent and the character of the Re-
public on this continent, the seizure of whose En-
voys Oh British Steamer is likely to lead to war
between their countries, as allies, and the old Fed
eral Onion. 81 this will tend TO pave the way to
our recognition as an independent power by the
nations of Europe
70 We sincerely hope that Lincolns government
will not acccde to the English demands, and that
war will be the result Such war would soon
open our ports, and would assuredy end bene-
hciay Tor us, while it would still moro deeply hum
bic our wicked enemies.
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ID / e N

Al ms residence, in Chatham County N c. December
l4th 1851 CRABrREE SILER, aged 81 years The de.
ceased few weeks since called upon 10 witness the
death OF his only member of the 18th regiment g.
troops stationed near Carolina City. Wbstherc he con.
raced the disease which led to his delartlire
noped To more perfect union with Christ He was kind
iend, good neighbor tender father and a loving bus-
band To know him him for his high sense
OF honor his unceasng industry and his kind
lie leaves behind wife, Two amd numerous rel
aVeS and friends to mourn his absence may that God
Whom be secretly woshpped bind up their wounded spr-
good s'-'i . 20. ".' 49, = D N Sssr1e
~: Fayetteville Observer and Spirit of the Age please
cOny. t."4 - ~
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APPRovAL.-Among the many substantial eyi-
dences of the appreciation of our fellow citizens to
the course of the Standard which We receive, we
acknowledge the kindness of a friend in Washing
ton, in this State, for the handsome list of semi
weekly and weekly subscribers sent US. Next to
the approval of our own conscience, we value the
appreciation which we are daily recciTing FROM the
most substantial and intelligent citizens of our State
ofal parties. We shall labor aSsiduously to con-
tnue TO merit that appreciation. We are seeking
to promote the true interests of North Carolina
without regard to party and to urge the success
full prosecution Of the in the most energetic yet
economical manner. What We see to approve IN all,
of any and every former party afiliation we shall
most gladly do, but shall earlessly and faithfully
condemn in all, whatever partakes of pnrtizan as
pect during this war, and whatever is selfish cX-
travagant, unwisc or in any way dcrogatory to the
cause Of justice and truth and the welfare Of the
whole people Of the State.
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Our Coast Defences.


-sHetaketbe liberty Of ssah calling sEeattention
Of Observation-Disclosures 10 the coast defenees and
especially Roanoke Island. Has every thing been
done that could be to defend that important point
BY the loss Of uatteras Pamlico Sound was laid
open to the enemy. Roanoke Island is the key
to Albemarle Sound. The Yankees know this as
well as we do. We ask again, are there enough
troops on that islandy Are they al web armed
Are'the Notifications what they should bs2 d"
Gen, Hill was removed, without cause, from the
command of the Northern department of our coast,
and, Gen Branch has been appointed to succeed
him. We have conversed with no one, and We have
heard from no one who considers Gen. Branch quail
lied for this command. We now say TO President
Davis thatour people not satisfied with General
Branch; and that this State is entitled to command
ing officers especially of Brigades, and especially on
our seacoast who not merely possessed of ordi-
nary Judgment but who have some knowledge Of
the art OF war; The lives and property Of Our peo-
pie, and the lives Of our brave troops too pre-
cious to be confded to the keeping of mere poiti
cal General - 90 -. a..- g.,
We arc as much the friends Of the three years as
We are Of the twelve months troops; but protest
against the policy which arms the former in. camp,
and leaves the latter the coast not armed they
should be-. Let the authorities look to these things
IF Roanoke Island should be lost by any neglect
the part of the governing powers, whether at Raj
eigh or Richmond, fame of indignation will be
kndled which will not be easily extinguished.
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SOrTH CARoLNA.-The South CdrOlinian at Co.
lumbia remarks, that an impression seems to exist
with many persons that our State authorities have
control of the defcnccs OF the State This is mis-
take. All the troops of that State are subject to
the orders of Gen. Lee, the commanding general
OF the Confederate Army in that department South
Carolina simply raises troops for the Conleder-
ate service. This is what all the States should do.
Adjutant General GSt of that State calls for the
raising of Volunteers. liza sufficient number do not
volunteer the drah will be instituted We hope
her people will rally to to drive off the inva
dcrS. 1t would be shame after what South Caro-
lima has said and done, to be compelled to draft her
citizens to fight the Yankees. Let the chvalry raj
ly at once to the call of patriotism. The Yankees
seem to be gradually advancing and sitting down
upon South Carolina soil. They would delight TO
subjugate her, il possible. Let them be driven Off
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NOBLE GENEROSITY correspondence be-
tween Col ID. X. McRae, of the 9th N. c. Troops,
and Mr.. Secretary Mernminger, we learn that the
officers and soldiers of that regiment raised and for
wardcd 1916 for the benefit of the Charleston suf-
fererS by the late fire. 4 noble example. Were
every regiment in the army to do likewise, 1T would
probably amount TO s3Oo,OOo = ,..~~.
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CHRISTMAS TADLEAUx, &c.-The pupils of the
North Carolina Institution for the Deaf and Dun b
and the Bind viii give an entertainment on We'd
nesday evening (Christmas) the 25th December. =
The object of the entertainment is very laudable
one. 1t VII be for the benefit of the Charleston
sufferers b. the late fire. We anticipate a full
house Ii the evening should be inclcment the
exhibition will be postponed to Friday night follow
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CONFEDERATE BoNDs.-Mr. Secretary Memminger
has given notice that on and after the I'd day of JAN
uary, the interest due OH the Funded Debt of the
Confederate States will be paid in coin, on present
ment, at Richmond, Wilmington, Charleston, Sa-
vannah, Nashville, Mobile or New Orleans, to the
Treasurer or assistant Treasurers
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
MEETING OF ASSESSORS IN G0LDSBOR0'.
Convention of the Assessors (under the Con-
Tolerate war-tax acD for the State of North Caro-
Ina met at GoldsbOro by request ofchief collector
Lane. on December Goth, 1861, and organized by
calling J. L. Kirkland of Orange to the Chair and
appointing c. B. Harrison of Wake, and j. r. Bea-
man of Sampson, Secretaries ..e
Mr.. Lane stated that there were 6S collection dis
trctS in the State, the names of which he desired
the Secretaries to call. Whereupon, it appeared
that 40 were represented an person, 20 by letter,
and unrepreSented. s...
After some desulto-y conversation among mem
5ers various subjects, Convention took a recess
till half past p NJ when they re-assembled.
Upon motion a committee of ten was appointed
to adopt uniform rule of valuation for Land and
Negroes throughout the State.
The committee found much difficulty in agreeing,
but finally reported through their Chairman, Mr..
Joseph B. ittleohn several resolutions, which be-
ing amended, were adopted as follows: "a-
LIST ResOired, That upon all real estate, reduc-
ton Of 10 per cent from the State valuation Of 1853
be made by each assessor, except town property,
upen which reduction Of not less than 10 nor more
than p per cent he made, at the option of the
SesSor.
ID ResOlred, That average value of 500 dol
lars CD each negro be recommended as just and pro-
per: bat in order to apply this rule equitably to
each Shareholder the assessor should adopt claSsi
catiOn the average value of which shall amount to
said SUM of 600 dollars, as nearly practicable.
The Convention adopted the following additional
resolutions: .
Rese'eed, That when open accounts have been
listed they be stricken out by the assessor or COL
lectar -.s E-.----
ReSsLaed, That IN the opinion of this Convention,
justice demands that the bouds of the State of North
CaroliGa should be given in at par. p. p. .-!.. .
Rcsa5ged, That the proceedings Of this Conven-
ton be published as as possible in three of the
Raleigh papers, with the request that all the pa
pers IN the State copy. *fs5F.t'Hu tt''t
j. L.. KIRKLAND, Chm'n.
e. B B H R: Secretaries. ...
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Christmas.

This day, Christmas again grcets us and our
readers. We could wish them, one and all, a merry
Christmas, but we are reminded that many home
in the State is deserted by the strong and the young
men, who off the. battle field, and that were
people to indulge in the usual festivities they
might in the midst of their gaiety receive the un-
welcome tidnss that father, a son, or a brother,
were weltering in gore the bloody field. Sad as
these thoughts are, Christmas cannot fail to be
joyous 10 those who take it as remembranccr
Of the worlds Messiah. God grant that it may
prove to be the day of redemption to the Southern
States from The tyranny and lawlessncss Of the
Northern DepotlsIn, and from further devastations
by this cruel, unjust and bloody war. We therefore
wish our readers happy Christmas. as
Our cOtempprary of the Wilmington Journal has
a useful lesson the pecunary aspects of the ques-
tiOn which want Of space prevents US from trans
ferring to our columns. .- ...
Usually, Christmas has been a season of expen-
sive entertainments of large expenditures for toys
jewelry. &c. TO- the children and youth We
would remind our readers Of the stronger claims
upon them, If the poor for bread-of the family
of the poor soldier and of the soldiers themselves
Large expenditures for chiidren's toys and such
like, are NOR than worthless they do neither the
giver, nor the receiver good-but donations to the
poor and nee y-to soldiers and their families
are blessed 10th to the receiver and the donor.
While, til refore, on this glad day. VIC contem-
plate the pr clcss value to the world Of the coming
of the Great Deliverer, let not forget our own
struggles for political freedom. Let our aims go
forth to re- we the poor and TO cheer the soldier
and let our rayers ascend to God in behalf of our
bleeding country.
"a We yield to the time honored custom of
giving the hands employed in our Office the usual
holidays ofthe season. No paper will be issued on
Saturday next. Our Semi-weekly and weekly sub
scribers VIII however, all be supplied with the
semiweekly on Wednesday next I'D sg.~a
~ Mich matter is excluded by the ordinances
and resolu ions Of the Convention, which came to
hand at a ate period. .-re.. tg E5..i
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Gen. Bragg has issued an order as follows: ~
The sale or introduction of any kind of ardent
spirits within i've miles of the lines of this 20
prohibited, unless under special sanction of the
commanding general for special purposes" He saws
the domestic enemies, who have done us more harm
by this traffic than the foreign invader shall no
longer fill their pockets by dealing out poison TO
the gallant men keeping watch in front while thew
sleep quietly in their beds !" - p. =.
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Governor is authorized to receive into the service
battalion of infantry, to consist Of six companies
for twelve months regiment OF ten COMPANIES 70
he composed of volunteers who belonged to the hrst
rsciment of North Carolina volunteers, Qhe La Fay
cite Light Infantry and the lhdepehdent hight In,
fsntry Of the town Of Fayetteville included, and
such others as may enrol themselves with them
r., II furtbsr ordained That the said companies
sbsI have the right to elect their commissioned Of
cers and the battalion shall have the right to ftec.
a;rnt he formed said officers Of companies and
Of the battalion or regiment to be chosen 10 aceord7
ance with the law now in force providing ter the
election of officers by the twelve months volunteers
ProriIed hnaoerer that the said battalion or regi-
,ent shall be transferred within convenient time to,
and accepted by the government of the Confederate
States. 10,
uA' u W. N EDWARDS,
- Pres of Convention.
JAMES H. MOORE, Prin. -Sec'y -..s. s,tr .s.:s
7 " Envr Ans Assistant SecY -
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TIE WAR TAG-Mr,S Secretary Memminger has
given notice to the Collectors Of the war tax, that
in those eases where the States assume the payment
Of the war tax, the Confederate Congress will GER
tainIy make equitable, compensation to the Collec-
tors for their trouble. One of the arguments urged
in favor of the States paying the tax, is the saving
of the 10 per cent. expenses of collecting.
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For the Standard
THE s7ru REGIMENT oFrN c. TROOPS.
2 u HARRISON, Cooto,;o,
j. J. BEAMAN,

THE S7TH REGIMENT OFINi C. TROOPS!
This fine regiment now in camp at High Point
was organized on the Goth of November, but we be-
eve no complete list of its officers has yet been
published. The 9th was fortunate when 1t secured
for itself the services of Col. Lee, "the able young
Colonel of the Old North State;" and we are sure
That the Colonel has to be proud of his brave
men, mast of whom are from the mountain counties.
We trust our State officials will be able to arm this
regiment at an early day with trusty rifles, for our
country cannot afford to allow such regiment, UT
der such Colonel, to remain idle Through the
kindness of friend, we are able to give complete
list OF the officers OF 37th -......' ''''-a
Colonel, Charles C. Lee, Charlotte.
Lieut.. Colonel, VIM. NJ. Barber, Wilksboro'.
Major, John G. Bryan, Alexander County.
Agutant, VIM T. Nicholson, Halifax County.
'luartermaSter, R. NJ. Oates, Charlotte.
CommsSary, H. ID. Stowe CASTOR County. .r ".
Surgeon, James Hickerson, Wilkes County.
,Asst Surgeon James Tracy, Cleaveland County.
Chaplain, H. L. Slough, Union County. s,.sg
captain, John HartzOg, Ashe Co., Company A.
Jonathan Horton, Watauga CO.; Co. B.
J. NJ. Potts, MecklenbuIg Co., Co. G. s
j. b. Ashcraft, Union Co, Co. ID. -..t
Vim. .Farthing, Watauga, Co., Co. E, ~,
c. y. IIickerson, Wilkes Co., Co. f. IS
James Reed, Alexander Co, g. 80
H. B. Rankin, CASTOR Co., 20. II: 10.
j. B. Harrison, Meekenburg Co, Go. /.
JOHN Ross, Allegheny Co., Co. K.-tbrs
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MARRIED.

The residence of the brides father on Tuesday even
lng the 18th inst, BY Elisha H. Strsugian ESQ lis
county. - ~ ~ SNaSuAoh
HAM MARION to Hiss REDEccA NATIONS. all of Surrv