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70 IIIE PEOPLE OF, or NORTH oARoL1hA


At the request Of President Davis, have under.
taken to collect all of the in the hands of
private citizens of our State. For that purpose 7
have been invested with authority to borrow Dur.
chase, or. if necessary, TO impress them. am sat
ised that it will be necessary resort to the
use OF the last named power. Patriots of North
Carolina, our soil is invaded and though we have
men enough to repel the invaders, our men ara uss
less unless they have arms, Upwards of 10000
stand of arms are now lying useless in our houses.
these arms should be collected and placed in thss
hands of our noble defenders. None but craven or
dlsoyal citizen will refuse to comply with this re
cushion Twill Immediately appoint suitable agent.
to go through every county in the State, empowered
to borrow, purchase or, if necessary impress arms.
but in the meantime let me entreat all true pstrotS
to send in all of their muskets, rifles, and double.
barrel shot guns (good, bad or indifferent) to the
sherifs of the different counties whom do hereby
authorize to receive and pay for them agreeably 10
the attached schedule Of prices and draw on me for
the amount necessary.
For good rifles and muskets, S13 and $40 each ~
cording to value good double barrel shot guns from
$l3 to $3s, according to value; other arms and
parts of arms according to valuation.
have also been requested to purchase old scran
iron, whether cast or wrought, and of all weights
for which l will pay for the former II cents per
pound; for the latter cents
W. S. ASHE.
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JEFFERSON DAVIS.
THE VEIL REMOVED.

Observant and rejecting statesmen Of the South
have oreseen, for twenty years, what were the de-
signs of those who have steadily risen to power
until now they represent and control the North
The time has come when the Southern people can
longer blink disagreeabe truths, deceive them
selves by hoping against broad facts which neither
be interpreted away nor hid The fixed purpose Of
the North to carry out its philanthropic and politi-
cal notions so soon as 1t should get the power, al
though visible to many, has been unseen by large
number from constant denias of any intention to
interfere with the institutions of the States. The
South was long kept quiet, though FESTIVE Ken
lucky was beguiled by such deceitful twaddle re-
Gently, until her people have passed under the heel
of the hostile invader: Sherman proclaimed in
South Carolina the kindly good faith of his Govern
ment. Fremont was sacrificed in the West last
fall for being premature in indicating the real policy.
But Kentucky and Missouri and the greater part of
Tennessee, besides Maryland and large portion Of
Virginia, are overrun, aRd success has emboldened
the Northern President and Congress to tell the
Southern people what they mean, in fact Deem
ing their progress towards conquering the South
sufficient, they feel strong enough to notify us
of the expected finale of their war 1t is WELL. 1t
is perfectly we'll. Equirocation is at an end We
trust that all will fully understand their position,
and make up their minds accordingly The purpose
is to root us out, and destroy US as people from
the face of our country. To rich, and poor, young
and old men and women, death would be far prefer
able to the destiny of degradation and amalgamaiion
which would await US here under Northern auspices.
The broad alternative is presented of conquering
peace from foes or of becoming the most object
and miserably conditioned Of the Caucasian race
This action of the United States Government can
only nerve us TO victory. Let every Southron read
il, and be ready to do his duty.
1--WE received last night files of New York Phil
adelphia, and Baltimore papers, bringing us dates
down to the 18TH The news is both interesting and
important President Lincoln had sen. into Con-
gress special message recommending the emanci-
patton Of the slaves of the South and promising ma.
onsl aid to such States as would rid themselves Of
slavery. Alter long and interesting debate in the
lower branch Of Congress- the recommendation was
passed by vote of eighty eight to thirty
Chariestoa Mercury -.s -
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For the Standard.
A SUGGESTION BY LADY.

Mr. EDIroR:- very intelligent lady remarked
in my presence to-day that she thought the soldiers
in tho camps ought to send all of their old socks
dirty and worn as they may be, to the Ladies'
Soldiers Aid Societies !" that if they would do So
the ladies would have them washed and footed, and
opinion that unless something of the kind is DONE
there will be scarcity of wooden socks before an
other IL months shall have passed away. I felt
that the remark was very sensible one, and that
we ought to profit by it 1t would be a very easy
matter for our soldiers to box up their old socks,
and send them either by one of their own number,
or by some friend who might be on visit to the
camp, to the Ladies Soldiers Aid Societies" at
home Our men in the tented field would do bet
ter to heed the humble suggestion of noble-hearted
lady, than have frost-bitten heels and toes.
ALIQUIS.
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April 8, 1862. .

The NEXT GovERNoR-The newspapers are already
agltating the question of the gubernatoral election
IN August next. Some have taken time by the
torelock," and recommended William Johnson, of
Mecklenburg as the candidate for Governor We
have no objections to bringing the names of suitable
persons before the public for this important Office
at this time, and claim the same privilege; We are,
moreover, willing to trust the people at ballobox
to vote for whom they please, independent of the
dictates of Convention.
Therefore, we would suggest to the people ofNorth
Carolina, the names of VIM. A. Graham, John A.
Gilmer, and John NJ. Morehead, as in every way
well qualified for the executive chair There may be
others equally we'll qualified among both the old
political parties but we know either of the above
named gentlemen win "do to lie to they are well
known throughout the State,-n the East as well
as in the West-and the crisis demands prudent,
clear headed men, at the head of our State affairs
SaLem Press.
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- g 80 "a syyo,:,bs Standard.
= MR HoI6EN.AI have Just been informed that
there arc certain false reports 10 Circulation to my
,preiudice and must ask theuse of your paper to
correct them especially as they said to have OBJ
tanned pretty general circulation, and to have
brought upon me very severe Ieinarka 1t is said
vas active in getting mp petition last a for the
removal Of Gen. Hill from his post at Newbern.-
This statement not only not true but without
the semblance of truth. So far from getting up or
signing such petition, never heard until coupled
with this false report that there was petition at
all Tor any such purpose-aor do now know that
there was but if so, / ask that it may be pub
lished, that the public may see whose names arc
toit. But further, | aver that l not only never
saw, or until now heard Of any such movement
but ! never suggested, sanctioned or approved of
the removal Of Gen. Hail. but always condemned il,
and still condemn it
On the 3Oth day of last May Ileft Newbern with
my family, for Pittsboro', our summer residence
have been in NcwbeTn some three or four times
since, day or so at time-and while there never
heard that any movement was foot for General
Hills removal. l could have personal prejudice
against that brave officer, for have the honor
of a personal acquaintance, and never saw him but
for a moment in my life.
Another report is, that when requistiou was
made for slaves to labor on the breaStworkS, at or
near Newbern, l refused to send mine, bat made
them run away. Now, the first knowledge that
nau tnat call mad been made upon the cltZens OF
the adjoining counties for slave labor at Newbern,
was coupled with the statement that my men had
run of. This information got from Major W. B.
Thompson, which he got from one Of my Jones
county ncighbOrS; so that so far from refusing to
let my negroes go to work at Newborn, they actu-
ally run away before knew they were called for.
Upon hearing this, l asked Major Thompson the
Engineer in charge of the works, how long he would
probably need slaves to work there (? He replied,
well as recolect, about two weeks" All my
negro men were then run away, that were suitable
to send, and four times as many as was required
to send according to the proportion called for Had
my negroes not run away should have sent them
to the works
am the more particular in noticing this matter,
small as it may appear, because am not willing to
rest under the mputation of derelicton of duty in
this great struggle for liberty | asn at loss to
understand why l. private citizen should be sim
gled out in this way, why these charges have
slept long after the events to which they refer
have passed, many months since.
j. H. -HAUGHT0N.
Pittsboro, March %, 1862.
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Presidents message-Conscription.


The following message from the President has
been communicated to Congress -
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
March 90, 1862.
To the Senate and House OF
Representatives. Of the Confederate States:
The operation of the. various laws now in force
for raising armies has exhibited the necessity for
reform. The frequent changes and amendments
which have been made have rendered the system so
complicated as to make it often quite difficult to
determ ne wha; the law really is, and to what extent
prior enactments modified by more recent legis
lation.
There is also embarrassment from conflict be-
tween State and Confederate legislation l am hap
py to assure you of the entire harmony OF purpose
and cordiality of feeling which have continued to
exist between myself and the Executives of the
several States and it is to this cause that our sue
in keeping adequate forces in the field is to be
attributed
These reasons would suffice for inviting your
earnest attention to the necessity Of some simple
and general system for exercising the power of rails
ing armies, which is vested in the Congress by the
Constitution. But there is another and more I'M
portant consideration. The vast preparations made
by the enemy for combined assault at nu nervous
points frontier and seacoast have produced
the result that mil ht have been expected. They
have animated the people with spirit of resistance
so general resolute, and so selfsacri6cng, that
II requires rather 10 DE regulated llan 10 Oe Stlnu
lated. The right of the State to demand, and the
duty of each citizen to render, military service,
need only to be stated to be admitted 1t is not,
however, wise udicous policy to place in active
service that portion of the force of people which
experience has shown to be necessary as reserve.
Youths under the age Of eighteen years require
further Instructon-men Of mature experience are
needed for maintaining order and good government
at home and in supervising preparations for render
ing efficient the armies in the field These two
classes constitute the proper reserve for home de-
fence ready to be called out in of emergency,
and to be kept in the field only when the emer
gency exists. But in order to maintain this reserve
intact, it IS necessary, in great war like that in
which we are now engaged, all persons of interme-
date age not legally exempt for good cause, should
pay their debt Of military service to the country !;
that the burdens should not fall exclusively on the
most ardent and patriotic.
!, therefore, recommend the passage of law de-
carng that all persons residing within the Confed
crate States, between the ages of eighteen and
thirty years, and rightfulIy subject to military
duty shall be held TO be in the military service of
the Confederate States, and that some plain and
simple method be adopted for their prompt enroll
ment and organization repeating all of the legisla-
ton heretofore enacted which would conflict with
the system proposed.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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BATTALION OF LIGHT HORSE.

BATTAL1ON OF LIGHT HORSE.
TINE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN COMMITS.
u stoned by the President to raise a BATTALION OF
LIGHT HORSE" for the War; calls upon the young
Of North Carolina to forward and volunteer for
the purpose Let those who have good horses and
bring them to aid in the defence of the country Let those
who have horses but csnuot themselves, give
lend them to those whocan aud thus contribute
terisl aid to those who would defend them in the enjoy
ment Of their homes
Sl44 per annum will be paid for each horse in the Bas
hon, IN two months instruments. They will be fed aud
cared for at the expense of the government and if killed
in action the value of the animal will be paid Equipments
for man and horse will be furnished but each must
bring his rife gum pistol knife such he may
have which will answer until the furnish
country needs nowand the of the country show
BY their readiness to forward the determination
which actuates them. never to be conquered.
The battalion wSonsist of six companies of sixty
each. Volunteers WILL for the present address at Hal
flax n c. until suitable recruiting stations be estab.
lished. p. II EDMONDSTON,
1t. Col. Com. Prov. Arlny c. S. A.
Raleigh, Feb. rs, 1862. 8-Wtf
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81 a. 80 Fos the Standard.
PROCEEDINGS OF MEEr ~ q OF !, 8AbsIeH 81

3 - - For the Standard
PROCEEDINGS or MEETING OF RAbEIGH a.
CASTOR r R COMPANY.
At called meeting Of the Stockholiers cf the
Raleigh & Castor. Railroad Company, held at the
Court House, in the CITY of Raleigh, on Thursday
the goth of March, 1862:
Hon. Jno. II. Bryan, on the motion OF George
". Mofdecai, was called to the Chair, and W. w.
Vass appointed Secretary. g-- ..ss, q
Hon. - N. Barringer aPPesred as the represent
tative Of the State
On motion. the Secretary was requested to ascer-
tain the amount Of stock represented in person and
by proxy. =l. Fs. sa'
On motion, the meeting adjourned until o'clock.
.-r..g O'clock; THURSDAY EyESIsG. !
The meeting was called to-order by the Chairman.
The Secretary reported that the amount of stock
represented was not sufficient according to the
quirement of the charter TO constitute q. quorum
for the transaction of business; whereupon,
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet in Ra-
leigh, on Tuesday, April l. 1862. .sgs =
RALEIGH, TUESDAY, APRIL /, 1862.
Pursuant to adjournment the stockholders of the
Raleigh CASTOR Railroad Company met-the
President resumed the chair and called the meet
ing to ORDER Proceedings of the former meeting
read and approved.
The Secretary having ascertained. reported to
the meeting that of the individual stock Of the Com
pany tneTc were Represented IN person lU4I SnaIes
by proxy 3,225 shares-total number of shares
represented 4,2T2.
The Chair announced the meeting to be regularly
organized for the transaction Of any business.
Hon. D. NJ Bsrrnger appeared in behalf of the
State.
George W. Mordecai at the request of the Chair
stated the stockholders the object of the meet
ing, when,
DR.. E. A. Crudup offered the following resolu-
ton:
Resolred, That the directors of this company be-
and they are hereby authorized to subscribe for
2,oOO shares in the Chatham Railroad Company for
and on account Of the Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad
Company.
The resolution SPONTANEOUSLY adopted.
h. P. Battle offered the following, which passed
unanimously:
Resolred, That the Board of Directors may pay
said subscription to the Chatham Railroad Compa-
ny, in bonds of this Company, or in any other man.
ner they think proper.
On motion of Hon. ID. NJ. Barringer, the meeting
adjourned. .....
JNo. H. BRYAN, Chm'n.
W. w. VAss, Secretary.
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/ gentleman who knows, says that Mr. Davis
second messenger for started to Europe after
the fall of Sumter. He was ordered to purchase
5000 stand. Secretary Walker wanted to make it
so, 600; but the President refused Gen. Henuing.
sen was requested by Secretary Walker to make an
estimate of the amount Of powder which would be
required to carry on the war He made the estimate
900 tons; this estimate was shown the President
and be laughed at, it Richmond Cor. Char. Ner.
curry.
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PROCLAMATION.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF NoRTH-CARoLINA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, |
kaieigh, March 26th. Is62.

NdFeIgh, MARCH lXBths I66Xs }
IN PURSUANCE of THE POWER VESTED
i in me- by the Constitution aud By and with the sd-
vice OF the Council Of State, l. HENRY T. CLARK Gov
ernor of North Carolina do hereby prohibit the eIpors
tion beyond the limits of this State of all COTTON and
WOODEN GOODS including YARNS, JEANS, LIN
proper officers OF the Confederate State Governments
The Adutant General will the proper orders to be
issued to enforce this PROCLAMATION IN tie prompt
aud efficient manner AID Agents purchase behalf OF
the State are required to have written authority.
HENRY L. CLARK.
March 2S, 1852. l4-w3t
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NEGROES RETuRISG. We understand that mum.
Der of the negroes that away from their masters
in King George have returned. In one Instance, We
hear of three who bad their backs very much LAGER
ated-a sort of treatment they had not been accus-
toned to al, home-sRd so they ran off a second
time but on this occasion from Yankees -Fred
Herald
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE

y shouse and lot in High Point, GuilfDrd County
This place, High Point well known to be in intel
gent and healthy region and offer is here made offs
pleasant and valuable residence and lot of ground The
house is two story, and contains rooms and repaces
The ground attached to it is something an acre EU
quire of ELI DENNY of High Poiut or of the Editor of
the Standard the subscriber
- SOLOMON PACE.
Raleigh, March rs, 1882. - - l4-w3tpd.
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ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, |
Raleigh. March Gath, 1862.

a LII PURE SALTPETRE DELIVERED AT THE
IN ordnaHce Depot at Raleigh within the next six
months will be paid fur the of sixty pound.
All that impure will be received and paid for at the
rate for the pure Satpetre it contain Transportation
from any point the railroads will also be paid BY the
Department All communications this subject should
be addressed to Capt a. w. LAWRENCE, Ordnance De-
partneut, Raleigh, n. C.
J. O. MARTIN,
Adj't Gen. and Chief of Ordnance
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TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD,
N IN AWAY ERQM TILE aSIIRSGRlRER ON Sun.

ID UNAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBE ON sun;
- day the 2sth of January last py regro boy named
ANTHONY. He is Of whitigh yellow complexion, about
feet or inches high s 20 years DID, and supposed
TO weight about 40 pounds He has heavy head Of 6s
and talks short when questioned and has down look
Ne doubt be is trying 20 pass for free boy.
Twill give the above reward for him delivered to me g.
Prospect HILL Caswe County, confined in any jail 20
get BIN. F. L. WARREN
CsSwel Co., March H. 1862. l2-"h
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Davie County, N. @.

An lNcIDEsT.-The Salem Pres says, that at the
recent DRAFT in Forsyth county, man Of feeble
health, with large family dependent upon his labor
for support was drafted, when youth stepped
torwardsnd nobly volunteered to take his place.
Let the example Of this youth be published 10 the
world as worthy Of imitation"
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LOST OR mISLAIn.

n HAVE RECENTLY LOST NOTE OF HAND
L drawn ny DR.. Tbonas Young payable me, for Fifty
Dollars and ninety cents dated in August 1850.
All persons hereby forbidden trade pass said
note. JOHN KING,
Wake Co.. n. c., March %, 1852 l4-w3t.
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~ Pur Hm IN PRNT.-Mr. William Parks, Of Wilkes
county, Worth Carolina is selling corn to soldiers
families at 90 cents per bushel lie viii not sell
corn to distillots at any price however largs--he
has refused from them l.s5 bushel. Mr. P. is q
true patriot Charlotte BqlLetin
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AT Work The penitentiary has repaired and
put in first rate order nearly thousand muskets,
within the past month or two Tho srnory will
begin in a few days to manufacture muskets.-hsL
ledgeriHe Recorder
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NOTICE.
TENHE BOARD OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF

v
IL Common Schools for Wake County, will meet in Rs.
leigh, as the law directs, the Sd Monday of april
next. STEPHEN STEPHENSON,
Chairman.
April /, 1862. l4-wet
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The Alabama ladies sending their copper preser-
wing kettles to Beauregard, to be made into cannon
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TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING,
SAILS
AT REASONABLE PRICES,
HARDING'S CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.

HARDING'S CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY Is NOW OFFER.
"A ed to those who wish supply themselves
with CLOTHING nicely made up, and stylish in and
shape.
THIS LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK was
purchased from our branch houses early last at
fair prices and and WILL to make speedy sales be Of
fered at small di0dnce cost.
Mr.. H. does desire to purchase Goods at War Prices
keep up his stock during the war-afer this date Now
is the time buy from the beet and largest stocE the
Southern C0nfedsracy. Our stock consists Of:
500 Black and Cord French Cloth Frocks and Sacks
$50 Cold Spring Cashmere Sacks and Frocks.
500 Linen White aud Cold Frocks and Sacks.
: 600 Back Drab de etc FrOcks aud Sacks
800 Black Alpaca Sacks and Frocks.
400 pairs Fancy Cashmere Pants.
$50 pairs Black brad de etc Pants
200 pairs Black French Cashmere Pants.
500 White and Cold Linen Pants.
We have over Sv9 Esfcy and Plain Marsieles Vests With
good assortment OF Meek Ties CruvatS Hdks DC Also
Children's Suits Spd Youths and Boys Suits.
Z. Z. HARDING.
Raleigh, March :, 1852. il-w&swIG..
HILLSBoROUGH MILITARY ACADEMY.
THIS INSTITUTION WILL BE REOPENED IN
4 der efficient management WEDNESDAY, March
18th The services of officers having been permanently
cured further interruption of duties need be appre
hended.
For circulars, stating new terms, &c. address
SUPERINTENDENT II. n. A."
Hilsborough, n c..
Jan. 81, 1852. l0-sw&w3m.
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The 6taqoato.
coMPrRoLLER's REPORT.

REPORT OF THE CoMPTRoLLER OF PUBLIC
ACCOUNTS FOR THE FISuAL YEAR END
ING SEPTEMBER so, 1861.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Ez5itina tis as,n5r Acrss Land Hatsgtes Land Iais
f;o T,,oa Propsrsy t6s 7h<es 6sresd from ersry SUD-
F.; or tnpdtion in tic seosraL Gsstiss " t< tats and
lsaocreoats auouat Of aH also ths EDss lspisd BY ts
and other purposes, as fatEosus: