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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-10-03
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Alumance-R. Y McAden DIR. E. Watson.
ALscdnder-Dr. ]. NJ. Carson.
AHsoR-Purdie Richardson, 4. H. Burns.
4she-J. NJ. Gentry.
BtadeR-J. w. Russ.
Beaufors-Ion R. S. Donuell, Capt. W. T. Marsh.
Bertie-Dr. P. T. Henry, James Bond.
BruHspick-Danie l.. Russell.
Buncombe-John Burgin.
BWke-John Parks
Cd6Grrus-W. S. Harris.
ClLi,csl-M n Barnhardt.
Gdm2en-JOhu Forbes.
Crtee-No election held account of the presence Of
GrslCsH-S.S S Harrison, William Long.
C,ta,c5a-Geo. 5. Hooper.
CathaDs-T B. Harris Lieut.. W. J. Headen, N. O. Rad-
dell.
Caeroise-J. H. Brysou
CtOlraR-Lemuel G. Benbury.
CGeUeLdRd-David Beam, j. X. Logan.
OolunJus-W. NJ Baldwin.
Crdcen-J. 3. G. Barrow, Benz. N. Cook.
Cumberland and Hrnstt-HOn. J. G. Shepherd, Dr. John
Mccormick, Neill Mckay.
Currituck-B. NJ. Baxter.
Ddoidsoa-Dr. K. L. Beall, Henry Walser.
Dtyie-Henry Il. Howard
DnpLin-J. c. Stanford, L. W. Hodges
EiJecomJe-David Cobb, Robert Bynum.
F1rsWti-John 2. NiSSen DIR. L. kerner
FrdRkliR-A w Pearce, Jr.
GGstOB-A W. Davenport.
GranoiVe-Hon R b. Gillian, Jas. S. Ams, Capt. Eu-
gene GriSSOm.
GSssas-Capt. Il. H. Best:
Guiford-M. s. Sherwood, r. W. Glenn, W. R. Smith.
GGtes-W. II. Manning.
Hl,bar-Dr. Henry Joyner, A. H. Davis.
HdyLoOod-Dr. >, L. Love.
HsrttOrd-J B. Vanu.
HsnderSOR-Alex. Henry.
Hyis-E. L. Mann.
LredeH-T. A Allison, John Young.
,jlcESoa-J. Keener
JoEnsto1.-Seth WoodalI, W. q. Avera.
Joaes-lnthony E. Rhodes.
L@ROir-W. W. Dunn.
LiHcOln-A. COstner.
Hdc0n-Dr. J. NJ Lyle.
KaiisoR-Dr. Waen.
AIrtiR-James Robinson.
.HcDOWeW-Lt W. +, Craig.
Nect,enJurg-Jno l.. Brown. E. C. Grier.
HoRtgonery-E G. L. Barringer.
sHOOre-Alexander Kelly.
NTsh-Heury G. Williams.
EsaO HIRoger-S. J. Person, J. R. HIVES.
NortLdmPton-W. w. PEBBLES, Capt. H. Stansll.
OnsI01o-J. Ii. FOy.
Orange John Berry. W. n. Patterson.
PGSQi,otanE-Gen. w. L. Mann.
PerqHimtnS-Dr. Jos. H. Riddick.
PerSoa-Lt. NJ d. C. Bumpass.
PiH-C. Perkins, B. G. Al6rtton.
RaadoLDh-Jonarhan Worth, NJ. s. Robbins
Richmond 1t Sanders NJ. Ingram.
R05ssoa-MurdOck McRae, Neill McNeill.
Rock:nghdm-W. /. Gillian, James Reynolds.
Roboqn-F. E. Shober, n. n. Fleming.
Rgtkertord-A. r. BRYAN, J. B. Carpenter
Sampson-William Kirby, Thos Ii. Holmes.
SaHly-Lafayette Greene.
StoEeS-WiIliam Flynt.
Surry-Dr. Joseph Hollngsworth.
TyrreH-Ei Spruill.
UhiOn-C. Q. Lemmonds.
Wdke-William Laws, G. H. Afford, vacancy.
Wayrsn-Thos. l. Judkins, Leonard Henderson.
WdSkingtoR-(Same as in Carteret)
Wqtaugd-Wm. Horton
Udyne-B B. RiveS, NJ K. Crawford.
Wlkes-E. NJ. Wellborn, A. H. Hampton.
Yddkin-A. C. Cowles.
YaHey-Lt. M. d. Young.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-10-03
COTTON.

COTTON.
RO BALES COTTON IN GOOD ORDER, NEAR
% Rocky Mount Depot W. 4 W. Rail Road, under
shelter, for sale by A. A. WILLARD.
Tawboro N c., Sept. %, 1862. 7s-lm.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-10-03

THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WAR.--.BY
IL Edward A. Pollard, Author Of Black Diamond do
Price, 40 Oo
When sent BY mail, 80
For sale by W. L. POMEROY
Raleigh, September 2, 1859. 7l-6U
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-10-03

The BINGHAM SCHOULs
VNHE NEXT TERM BEGINS AUGUST 27TH. IN
addition to the usual course pupils carefully
instructed in Infantry Tactics.
Address, W. J. BINGHAM SONS,
Oaks, Orange Co., N. C.
Aug. 20, 1859. 35-w5tpd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

Great, your Majesty illustrious predecessor.
found me with my goats. The great Abbas
left me in quiet possession of my own. and
i cherish the conviction that his potent
grandson will not deprive me of them. But
| have yet another boon to crave of my gra-
cious king and master, and that is, the per-
mission to lay aside this heavy robe of Nazar,
and to resume my light herdsman's garb, to
hang my wallet and leathern flask over my
shoulders, and, grasping staff and flute, set
out once more for my unenvied, unmolested,
and still dearly loved mountains"
The youthful monarch, deeply moved by
all these incontestable proofs of the rectitude
Of his so hardly used and Indignantly aspers-
ed servant. drew off, without uttering a
word, his own royal robe, and motioned one
of his mobiles to invest the Nazar with it.,
that being the highest honor which Per-
sian monarch can bestow.
The calumniators of such severely tested
and sterling worth were justly visited by the
well-merited wrath and abiding disfavor of
the King; while Mohammed Bey, who show
ed himself invariably as the protector of the
injured and the oppressed. remained to his
dying hour in full possession of all his digni-
ties and honors. the confidence of his prince,
and the love Of his fellow citizens.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY E. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

Terms OF SUBscRIPTIoN.-For one year, if paid
in advanceor within six months, IS so; if not paid
within six months, $500.
TERMS OF ADvERTIsINe.-For plain matter, one
dollar per square for the first insertion. For rule
and Fl gure matter, two dollars per square for the
first insertion. For each insertion after the first
twenty five cents per square. Twelve lines or less
constitute square. If the number of inser tons be
not marked on the advertisement, it will be pub
lshed until forbid and charged accordingly. The
privilege of annual advertisers extends only to their
immediate business.
Announcemn of candidates for Office, s | 90
per month, to be paid in advance.
Obituaries tributes Of respect, calls upon persons
to become candidates, &C., inserted advertise
ments, at the usual rates.
Communications the effect of which is to pro-
mote private individual interests, matters of
charge, and to be paid for at the rate of so
per square.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

6 It to drink in their hats. in pans, tubs.
buckets, etc. Commodore Goldsborough
was attacked during the violent storm with
a fit of rheumatic gout, which completely
disa bled him for active duty, and he said he
could not depend upon the volunteer naval
officers. At one time the gigantic old Com
modore arose from his lounge, and asked the
Almighty to spare him his sufferings for a
few minutes, for the sake of his dear coun-
try. General Burnside was ubiquitous he
was everything. everywhere. With nothing
to distinguish him but has yellow belt. IN his
blue shirt, slouched hat and high boots, lie
stood like q sea-god In the bows of his light
boat speaking every vessel, and asking af-
fectionately about the welfare of the men :.
His master-mind lost nothing in this time
of terror Suddenly learning that the troops
we're suffering for water, he made the beach
near Fort Clark, and directing the work of
the condenser there, he succeeded in pre-
pairing the sea water for drinking, at the
rate of three hundred gallons an hour, and
the sun had scarcely set last Monday week
when he had the fleet supplied. At one
time he was begged to take some rest, but
this he refused to do, exclaiming "the con-
tractors hare ruined me, but God holds me
IN His palm, and all will yet be wellw 1t
is gratifying to announce that, considering
the great chapter of accidents, but few lives
we're lost, owing in the main to the self
sacrificing efforts of the seamen from the
guuboats. Great credit is due to Captain
Howes. of the steamer Spaulding, for his
valuable services in nilotinp and towino the
vessels over the Swash.
l am happy to say, from Gen. Burns;'
himself. that. Notwithstanding hi>~great
losses, if the people and Gope>nment will
only give him little timarne will yet carry
out his plans. More~sfi two-thirds of the
expedition. were-Sa1ely anchored in Pamlico
Sound beyend the Swash, on Sunday after
noon. when the Eastern City left. and before
this nearly all are safely over. Some ves-
sells, mostly schooners, are missing; but
Commodore Goldsborough thinks they stood
out to sea some miles. and were safer there
than those close into shore Many of these
we're in sight on Sunday afternoon. The
steamer Spaulding will sail for Fortress
Monroe on Sunday next, with the mails and
further particulars. General Burnside diff
fers with General Butler and Colonel Haw-
kins aoith regard to the Union feeling at
Hatteras. He and his reconnoitering par
ties haze had to pay a0ay gold for every BIT
of Information received, and the truth had
to be culyed out of the Statements at that.
The storm washed most of the forts at
Hatteras, and the new works have been
abandoned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06
Criminal Ioetry.
Fer the Port Tobacco Times.
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The day Is sad and lonely.
Its brightest scenes are dr. a.,
The sunbams glimmcr only
With faint and checrless glare;
Not mornings CLEANS Of gladness,
Nor ev'ning's gentler ray,
Can burst the clouds of sadness
That linger o'er my way.
The shadows gather round me,
Like darkness o'cr the plains,
Detection sore hath bound me
With cold and icy chains;
And hope seems like a vision,
Enrobed in beaming light,
That mocks with gay derision
The SOULS uubroken night.
My joys are veil'd in sorrow,
My sky 8 o'crcast by grief,
The promise of the morrow
Is barren of relief
Alas! the songs of pleasure,
That laugh'd at wo and blight,
Beat now in solemn measure
The knell Of past delight
Thus life grows very weary,
Thus earth seems dark and cold,
And waves of sorrow dreary
Around me sadly roll,
When o'er my pathway lonely,
Detection darkly throws
Its gloomy shadows only,
Its presence full of woes!
'omonkey, jan. 18th, 1862. w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06
geterteA Miseeuanu
From the Leisure Hour.
SHAH ABBAS THE GREAT.
AN EPISODE IN THE LIFE OF THE SEW
ENTH KING OF PERSIA.

ENTH KING OF PERSIA.
As Shah Abbas the Great was one day
hunting in the mountains, and had acci-
dentally got somewhat separated from his
attendants, he came suddenly on boy,
who, while herding his goats, was playing
very sweetly on small flute. The Shah
addressed him, and the boy, who had no
suspicion of the hunters rank, answered
not only with perfect frankness, but great
intelligence. Very soon, however, Imam
Kuli, the then Khan or Governor of Shraz,
appeared in the distance, and the Shah has
tily gave him 81 en- as he approached which
imposed silence on him when he joined his
royal master. who continued his conversa-
tion with the boy. receiving to all his in
terrogations replies so replete with good
sense and propriety, as set both listeners in
no small wonderment.
After leaving the young goatherd, the
King asked the Governor wha4 heAhought
of the little rustic and the Khan. who was
man of much penetration, replied that he
thought, if the boy were taught to read and
write, he was likely to make a most useful
servant for his Majesty.
Shah Abbas gave in to the proposal at
once. and settled the matter by committing g
the future training of the young herdsman
to the Khan himself, who forthwith (hav-
ing without difficulty obtained possession OF
the boys person) took the matter in hand,
and that with such happy success that the
Khan was able, in few years, to employ
his protege in various subordinate offices
within his province, and having thus tested
his ability. felt safe in recommending him
to his sovereign for higher employment
The Shah, delighted with the metamor-
phosis of herd-boy into an able official
more especially as he could take to himself
the credit of having first suspected the value
of the uncut diamond, called him to court,
and soon felt such confidence in him as to
bestow on him the lattering appointment of
Nazar. or Master of the Household. INSTALL
ing him at the same time among the dlgni-
taries of the kingdom, under the name of
Mohammed Ali Bey.
The new Nazar was neither puffed up by
the suddenness of his good fortune, nor
blinded by the greatness of his elevation.
but conducted himself with such watchful
zeal and incorruptible fidelity in his masters
service, as to gain his fullest confidence !;
as the highest proof of which. the King
sent him, on two several and very critical
occasions. as ambassador to the Great Mo
gul. and each time had the utmost reason !,
be satisfied, not only with the faithfulness
but with the prudence of his behavior.
But the court of Persia was not then.
s'd probably is not now. more free than
other courts from the baneful influence of
t',at envious rancor which watches for apy
crevice into which the wedge of calumny
c,n be thrust. in order to accelerate the
downfall Of a royal favorite; and the very
conscientiousness with which the Nazar de-
voted himselfto the duties of his Office. and
TIE exactitude and economy with which he
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06
KENTUCKY.
General Buell's Plan of the Campaign.
From the Mononhi, A. orna

General Bueu's Plan OF the Campaign.
From the Memphis Argus.
General Buelrs plan is now being clearly
exposed. 1t is wholly based on a vast su-
periority of numbers. On this it depends
for success. 1t seems that the Federals in
tend to continue menacing both Columbus
and Bowling Green. and then, with force
only to be resisted from our entrenchments;
and that another force is to march on, if it
can. to Nashville, via Scottsville and tho
Bowling Green and Nashville Railroad
This expedition to Nashville will be under
the command of McCook. Crittenden is to
cross the Green river, and moving on Hop
kinsville, threaten our lines Of retreat over
the Memphis branch of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad.
They hope thus to force Hardee out of
Bowling Green into the open field, or to
surrender. The plan. a sort of miniature
of that of Gniesnau in Germany in 1913. is
of the ablest; but it requires what Gnies-
nau had, vast superiority in numbers. -
Some say the Federals have it, some say
they have not. We can only trust in GoI
that even this plan, the ablest. in every re-
spect. laid down in this war. will be baffled
by the same bravery that defeated the no.
plan at Manassas. A glance at the map
will enable the reader to understand it, and
to see that, menaced by superior force in
| front. with one Oh his flank and another on
his rear, with an unobstructed road to Nash
Vile. our brave and able General would be
like Napoleon at Rivoli, in a position whence
only eagle-like rapidity in the calculation
and use of time could extricate him victori-
Gus. Again we ask. have they the num-
bers? For that, alter all, is the question.
If they have. the great battle of the CAM
paign may have to be fought along that
range of hills, which, a few miles north OF
Nashville, afford series of natural dcfences
of great strength.
| Our men are brave, General Hardee is
well-trained, a skillful and practiccd leader.
our cause is just. and unless positively
crowded down, we feel certain the victory
will be thus either at Bowling Green itself
or at Nashville. The more we try to get at
the exact force of the Federals, the more we
are inclined to doubt that they possess the
needed superiority to carry out this plan.
devised, we think. on an erroneous estimate
by them of our forces, especially of those
parts of it outside of Bowling Green
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

Be not above your profession. and
always consider it as the first any man can
follow. Never shrink from doing anything
which your business calls you to do. The
man who is above bis business may one day
find his business above him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

popular, in the French sense of this terrible
word. he dies regretted and esteemed by
great people; and his funeral is honorel by
decent mourning"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

E@Men who endeayor to look fierce by
cultivating profuse whiskcrs. must he hair.
ca, ycar-em fellows
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

Ew1f bear were to 60 into linen dra-
per's shop. what would he waut? He would
want muzzlin'.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19
GENERAL NEWS.

SALIsBURY-The citizens of Salisbury upon hear
Immediately raised $3.50, which has been forwarded
by Rev. Mr.. Maugum to the prisoners. good
thought. -
The following items of foreign news, by the last
steamer came by flag of truce to Norfolk On the l4th
instant:
The New York Herald says that there are parties
in England resolved to object to every measure of
Government for the restoration Of the Union. -
The U. S. armed steamer TuScarora had been or
dered off from Southampton by official letter from
Portsmouth.
new ministry has been formed in Holland.
The Russians have been defeated in Circassia.
French troops are being rapidly despatched to
Mexico.
The Confederate steamer Nashville was still at
Southampton.
Paris correspondent writing January 18th,
says that in French circles the opinion is almost
universal that France and England will interfere in
American difficulties in less than a month He says
also that Minister'S government, people, and govern
ment papers in France are all ready for intervention.
The London Times says that large party in the
House of Commons will urge on government the
policy of interference in the American struggle.
The health of Mason and Slidell was good. They
complain of bad treatment at Fort Warren.
There was no change in the London and Liverpool
cotton markets.
Gen. W. Randolph of Virginia, Howell Cobb Of
Georgia and Joseph L. Hogg, of Texas, has been
confirmed by the Congress, as Brigadier's Generals
of the Confederate Army.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19
Still Later.

Dispatches from Nashville represent the battle on
Saturday last at Fort Donelson as the ercest of the
war. Our forces fought the enemy outside their
entertainments driving him inch by inch on every
point, taking three of the enemy's batteries, killing
ard woundng about ,24o and taking 800 prisoners.
Our loss is about 500 killed and wounded The
enemys force about 80 900, and he was still be-
iEg reinforced. 1t was expected that another attack
would be made on Sunday.
Gen. Johnston finding the enemy had sent off
much of his force to another point evacuated Bow
ling Green on Thursday. General Hindman had a
contest with the enemy, on Friday, beyond the
town, and effected retreat in good order destroy
ing the bridges on Barrenriver. The enemy sheed
Bowling Green on that day, setting it on fire, and
it was nearly destroyed.
Accounts from Baltimore ria Norfolk, represent
that the Yankees have been largely reinforced at
Port Royal, and indicate an early attack upon Sa-
vannah and Charleston. OBI s@.F
A dispatch had been received in Washington City
that Gen. Price hs,. retired from Springfield.
An order has been issued by Lincoln releasing all
the political prisoners, except the spies
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19
The Mails and the Standard.

The complaints from our subscribers continue to
come to in relationto the detention of the Stand.
ard the post routes while other papers sent from
this City are regular. We will be greatly obliged
to friends if they will ferret out the causes of
this detention. live could put our finger upon the
person or persons who are the agents in this foul
play, we would expose them thoroughly A friend
in 0nslow writes US:
at seems that packages from the Standard Office
are wilfully detained somewhere, by some postal
official for of late your paper which is due here on
Thursday, does not come to hand until Monday fol-
lowing Other papers arrive with some regularity,
but the Standard is nearly always Behind L am
quite satisfied such delays do not originate with you
or with those Immediately connected with the Of
fcen %
Our correspondent is correct. The fault does not
lie with this Office Ifofcals treat us thus design
eddy, we should like to know It. Wedo not know
whom to suspect of such unkininess to US, or Of
such base dereliction in Office
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19

NEwBERN PRoGREss.-Our friend of the Progress
complains because We did not publish his reply to
the Washington Dispatch. The short article from
the Dispatch we published simply as reply to the
taunt of the Progress at Gen. Hill, because had
neglected TO notice it. That portion Of it which the
Progress notices as personal did not strike US at
the time, or we should have omitted it. The reply
of the Progress was too long for our crowded ccl-
umns, and it was almost entirely personal, &C.
Again, our readers have quite enough of our own
spats with editors to surfet them with the contests
OF others; and moreover, we did not consider our
friend of the Progress hurt much by the edged tool
of the Dispatch, We should have been at his SER
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19
First n. C. Cavalry.

We were glad to receive call last week from
Col. Ransom, of the first n C. Cavalry of the Army
of the Potomac We beg the attention of North
Carolinians to his Card in to-days issue, calling for
recruits for his noble regiment. We have no resi-
nent in the service of which North Carolina is
prouder, and no officer more brave or capable to
lead them to victory. Recruits will be amply pro-
vided for by the Confederate government mounted
and fully equipped. This regiment affords our
strong young men the very best opportunity for
doing their country service and of obtaining honor
able distinction Rally then, to the call of your
country.
Col Ransom will feel himself much indebted to
the press of the State, if they will notice his call.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19

KEEPING Up SPIRIrs-The Richmond correspoH-
dent Of the Charleston; Nerctsry considers the TAX
ing of Fort Henry and the capture of Roanoke Is
land, the best news of the season. He thinks it
will stir up the people and the government to fight
inearnest He says: >.-- ~
Many will be respondent; but the mass will
buckle to the contest more resoutely than ever
For myself can say that never have felt calmer
assurance Of success than at this moment. The
cause is not in mans hands. Besides l remember
that the darkest hour is just before day.
The darkest hour is yet to come; nevertheless
venture to predict that three weeks will not have
passed before the light begins to break.