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Public Confidence.

The Richmond Wing and the Enquirer are en-
gagged in a controversy, the former affirming and
the latter denying that the administration of Mr..
Davis has not the confidence Of the country. No
charge is intended by the Wing to reflect upon the
patriotism or loyalty Of the administration, but it
contends that it has not shown itself equal to the
crisis, and that the people SO regard it. The En-
quirer replies in excellent spirit and supports the
course of the administration The tenor of the
Wigs position may be drawn from the following
extract: go.
"lf President Davis were ten times as great a
as he is he would pc poweress for good without
the confidence Of the country. Inferior as we are
to our adversaries in numbers and in preparations
for war, the combined energies Of every man among
us, exerted to the utmost, needed to make good
our defence. A Caesar Napoleon coming to
the helm of such Government as ours would have
instantly extinguished all dissent by treating all as
equals, have consolidated the whole massof popula
ton, and enthused it with patriotic ardor that
would have proved perfectly irresistible. zEss.s..
We consider tue recovery Of this lost confidence
by the Administration So vital to cause that un-
pleasant as the topic is, recur TO it again.
That the Administration originally organized
and maintained to the present time in talents, char
acter, public estimation, was, not worthy of the
Southern Cohfederacy, is fact undcniable and
generally deplored.r p 72H'a
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New NorIh-Carolina Regiments,

number Of new regiments will be formed in a
short time The state of the country demands vigor
and promptneSS. Discipline and drill are what our
forces need Let them be ready for drill at any
moment, and let them bend themselves at once to
the discipline Of the army.
On Monday last, the 43rd regiment was organized
at Camp Mangum, by the election of the following
officers:
Col. Junius Daniel of the l4th Reg. n. c. Vols,
Colonel; Thomas S. Kenan, 1t Colonel; and Wal
ter J. Began, Major.
Theseare good selections. Col. Daniel is considered
one of our best officers and is equal to the command
of Brigade Whether he will accept is not known
1t is probable he would prefer remaining with his
present regiment, should they re enlist
Good field officers all important to the eff
cheney and success of our troops. We beg those
whose prerogatve it is to elect to look we'll to this
matter. Let them guard closely all attempts to elec
tioneer or to force incompetent u:en upon them
We have many good soldiers, but really efficient
competent officers are not plenty blackberres
We have mentioned heretofore several competent
men in the State We will add The name of one
more. We mean Major +. d. Hail. of the 7th N
g. State Troops The management of his compa-
MES in Hyde, and his recent brilliant charge upon
the enemy below Newborn, show him to he a soldier
ard worthy of a regiment; there arc doubtless many
others who are every way worthy; besides those We
have named.
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Major General Holmes.

The people of North Carolina will be grati6ed to
learn that Maj Gen. Holmes of this State, has been
assigned to the command of the Confederate forces
in this department His experience soldier and
his efficient services rendered in his late command
on the Potomac, give assurances that the interests
of the State will be safe in his hands Let our brave
men rally to his standard, and let the people every
where render him all possible assistance in provid
ing for our defence and driving the enemy from our
soil.
The follow ng General Order issued by him on
the 18th inst, exhibits the spirit with which he
enters upon his work:
1.-The enemy are before US and must advance at an
early day. If we do not defeat him, North-Caro-
lima will be under his worse than vaudal despotism.
Let us all then give ourselves up body and mind to
the sacred duty of her defence TO effect this, the
strctest discipline must be preserved, and the CON-
manders Of Companies, Regiments, and BrgadeS are
required to enforce the most exact obedience to all
orders and regulations. Until further orders no fur
l5ughs will be granted will any officer soldier
be permitted to leave his camp without permission
from his Brigade commander. The most active sys
TEN of drill will be instituted and every command
ing officer is held responsible, that his command is
ready to march at moments notice"
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The People Moving.

Allover the South there seems TO be but one feel
ing and one purpose among the people to rally to
the defence of their homes and fresides and to de-
fend their rights at any cost. The people have al
ways been in advance Of the government in pressing
on the war. Now that the government is at work
with vigorous hand they rushing to itssupport
In North-Carolina there is no lack Of men for the
war. Our people are coming up to the rescue FROM
every quarter. Their alacrity in filling mp the
ranks and multiplying volunteers for the war, re-
Gently, exceeds all former manifestations Of enthu
siasm. We will not announce how many we have
in the field, or how many are rushing to the camps,
nor will we tell where they FROM or where they
are going The enemy is too near US with his sharp
eyes and ears to learn all about our movements.
Glad we would be under other circumstances TO
tell what this or that County is doing, the press
should be admonished to be careful not to "tell
tales out of school," Suffice it to say, our people
are moving everywhere. Every County is pouring
out its men to do battle for the cause.
We would, however, urge upon our people our
former suggestion, in regard to organizing mounted
men in every County, who at a moments warning
could rush to any assaed point to cut off the enc
my's baggage trains, attack his TANKS and harrass
him in his progress. Regular cavalry are scarce
and enormously expensive. This lack can be sup
piled in a great measure by voluntary legions, who
could fly to the aid of the regular force whenever
needed. Moreover, such force could do immense
good at home at short distances, in cutting off
marauding and foragins parties. and in preserving
order among lawless people in those Counties where
the influence of the enemy is only partially felt
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Edgecombc in Earnest.

At meeting of the citizens Of Edgecombe, at
Tarboro', the Goth inst, the following preamble
and resolutions adopted:
WHEREAS, The military authorizes in this depart
ment of North Carolina have issued an order that
all cotton, naval stores and tobacco shall be removed
west of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad by
the 25th inst, be liable to be destroyed to pre-
vent their falling into the hands of the enemy, be it
therefore resolved as the sense of this meeting
LIST. That in Judgment all of the articles above
named should be promptly destroyed by fire or 9TH
erwse, whenever in danger of falling into the
my's hands, and that committee of three in each
Captains district be appoined by the Chair, to
to the enforcement of this resolution.
End. Believing it impossible to remove the cotton
west of the W. and W. Railroad by the time speci.
fed respectfully request the military authorities
to extend the time to the 10th of April and to carry
out this resolution we ask the appointment of
committee by the Chair to attend to this matter.
3rd That as the earnest sense Of this meeting in
this hour of peril to the very life of our Young Re-
public, believe the cultivation of cotton the pres
ent year will make inroads from the enemy, and
render the staff Of life, bread scarce and invoke
the planters Of Edgecombe not to cultivate in cotton
a larger than will make one to the hand.
4th That we regard ardent spirits at this time
worse enemy than the Yankees, and respectful
ly request meeting of the Justices of THIS county
20 consider the propriety of ordering the Sheriff to
sale, with the understanding that fair valuation
shall be paid the owner of the same, and should any
one offend second time, then the Sheriff shall seize
the spirits and pour it on the ground, without
pensation. -
9th. That we recommend to our citizens to re-
main at home and pursue their usual ayocationsr
should the fortune of place us temporarily I'M
der the enemy's control. ~
We are glad TO see the selfsacrifce and cool so.
Der courage displayed by our ellowctizens Of Edge
combe There is no wild-fre or phreusy betrayed
in the above resolutions but sensible, patriotic
view Of their responsibilities and duty in this crisis.
The last resolution is eninenty wise and proyient
Let all our men who can by any possibility take up
arms go to the field to defend their rights, their
honor, and their homes but it IS equally necessary
that those who'cannot go and who have not By any
oyertact to arrest should stay
home by the "s.nf" and take care Of their prop
erty Put the enemy to the test and see if be viii
violate all the laws of war, Of natous and OF hu-
mainly and justice by injuring the persons or prop
erty Of private citizens. Those who run away from
home exhibit poor courage and invite the enemy to
acts of rapne and vandalism.
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Lbe StanaarA.
nALErGn sArURDA MARCH 10. 1862.
The Latest News.

The mails are a day or two behind and the tele-
rsrh wires seem to be still since the death of the
sxcellcnt manager, Mr.. Pritchard which occurred
IN Richmond a few days ago.
Our armies at al. points rapidly filling up AID
The enemy is in their front pressing them in most
CHARTERS Bloody and desperate fighting may be
looked for in a few days. ~s
We regret to learn that Gen. "Stonewall' jackson,
,rbo had retired some distance from Winchester Va,
=, the approach of Gen. Banks large column, met
with reverse last Sunday. The rumor went out
that Ranks had retired from Winchester across the
potonac. Gen. jackson at once moved back with
IN miles of Winchester and on last Sunday with
: 600 men attacked Banks at the head of IS 000.-
The fight was desperate and bloody, lasting two
hours or more, until night fall when Gen. Jackson
r.S Obliged to retire with loss of several valuable
officers and 900 Of his forces lie at once fell back
IN Cedar Creek, the enemy still in pursuit lie
will nerhaps be able to make stand near Staunton
Va This is the first reverse that StopewaH" has
met with.
It is almost impossible to get correct information
from Newbern. The ensmy closely guards every
point. Our pickets learn have been driven in
within day or two, and an advance is expected
One of our pickets was killed few nights ago
We learn that the Yankees have commenced the
republication of the Neybern Progress. The blacks
appear 10 give Gen. Burnside great trouble. 1t is
said he is anxious for their owners to come and
take them away. We do not vOuch, however, for
the statement.
We hope Gen. Holmes will keep sharp eye on
his movements in Carteret, Jones and Onslow.-
There may be chance to bag regiment now and
then From what we learn, we apprchend that the
enemy in possession of Morehead City, Beaufort,
and Swansboro. The buildings at Carolina City
and the bridge across Newport have been burned
by order of Col White commander of Fort Macon.
The Fort is provisioned for eight mopths.
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Town of WAhinston,

We learn from rumor that the enemy came up to
Washington last week, with two or three gunboats
and landed some or 400 troops. There being no
Confederate force-the post having been previously
evacuated, the enemy of course met with no resis-
lance. 1t is said they marched through the streets,
the band playing Dixie and '0ld North State"
The particulars Of their visit we are not in posses
sion Of except from statements which must have
come second.handed and hence not disposed
to repeat them. How long the enemy remained,
whether he has any force there now, we have not
learned. We have, however, been panied to learn,
there are in circulation seriously affecting
the loyalty of the Mayor and some other citizens of
that place. and injurious to the reputation of that
noble town, touching their conduct while the enc.
my there, but which we are frank to say We do
not believe. Indeed, from our knowledge of the
people of that place aud the County, may, in
the absence of any positive information from respec-
table persons Oho there at the time positively
deny every jot and title we have heard, so far as
they affect the loyalty and reputation of the people
We have received no direct information from Wash
ington since the enemy went there, and hence We
not prepared to say what did take place; but
we must have positive testimony to convict any
there in our estimation of having acted unworthy
of their former reputation or of infdelity to our
cause, before We believe it
They have shown from the beginning of this
war, much enthusiasm and patriotism in its sup
port any people of the State. Washington and
Beaufort County have sent as large a number of
to the field any portion of the State although
up to the time of Lincoln's proclamation it was as
oll Uni
We feel obliged to make these statements in de-
fence of people, who, We suppose, are-cut off
from all intercourse with the State, and who have
not the means of selfdefence. If it can be shown
however, that any individuals have acted traitor
ousy let the burden rest where it belongs, and not
upon a community loyal as any in the State
We shall be the last to defend any if there be
such, who have proven themselves unworthy or dis
loyal citizens.
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TSe Go.ernmeni Arnusea.

There are now uninstakable evidences that Pres
idcnt Davis and his chief assistants are fully aroused
TO the Importance of the crisis. Within, week or
two. unusual energy has been manifested in the ju-
dicious movement of troops and in making the ne
cessary preparations t, resist the advance of the
envy at every available point We heartily rejoice
atthis exhibition II has been.painful to US to al
Jude at any time to the inefciency or tarjness of
the government in any respect, but duty to the
country and the interests Of the South and the State
demanded it.
The President will find the people ready to rally
checrfully to his CALL whenever and wherever their
services are demanded in measures wisely and
promptly directed towards Kidding the country,of
the Toe and in conquering peace. The watchword of
the country now, It has been, is, tor1Uard, for
card! Our retreats have been more disheartening
than our reverses, and the recent energy displayed
cannot but be hailed with delight by the people
Confidence in the ability, courage and wisdom of
the government and justice to all parties is all that
is lacking to unite consolidate and inspire peo-
pie with determination and the certainty of success
1t will be especially gratifying to the people of
North Carolina to be assured of the purpose of the
government to resist vigorously and with strong
arm the advance of the invader upon North Carolina
SOIL We are assured that this is to be done. The
advance of the eneray from Newbern will be check
ed by force commensurate with the demand
Wilmington will be defended to the last extremity,
and we are glad to learn that Gen. French is conf
dent that . successful defence will be made In the
meantime, the Albemarle country will be vigilsntly
guarded, and any advance in the direction of SUI
folk, Va, will he checked promptly. Let the peo-
pie every where then take courage. Let them rem
der the government all the aid in their power, and
with strong arms and brave hearts, drive the nva-
der from our soil.
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desperate Fishtins.

A steamboat Captain, who Witnessed the fight %
Fort Donelson from the deck Of bis boat on. the
Cumberland river, and who afterwards burnt his
boat and escaped to New Orleans, says:
q The l4th Mississippi fought with quenchless va
Tor to the last, and swept away every enemy oPpo-
sea to them rushing iiito the fray over 6ayonets
bullets and death. ffe saw them cat to pieces hive
Yankee regiments that successfully sent against
them. Ard when at last the flag Of truce was at.
tempted to be raised he them tear il down three
times declaring they would die to aman rather than
surrender. All honor TO the gallant Mssssippiars
They have been found in the front of every battle
that has been fought-hef first to attack the last TO
retreat-and have never surrendered except under
the positive command Of their general at Fort Done
son. after having torn down the white flag three
times and entered their solemn protest
This is the Sighting, and the only kind Of fighting
by which our invaders will be beaten back This
war is no holiday work Men must brace them
selves to it. aid fight with steadiness and impetu-
osity which will accept nothing but victory or death,
where the odds are not overwhelming in their char
acter against US. While it is madness for men to
rush unavailingy on certain DEATH it is at the same
time nothing more than true Southern valor to meet
the enemy as ne was net at Fort Doneison by the
18th Mississippi regiment We must make up for
the numbers against by thorough discipline, su-
perior strategy, and the of the bayonet.
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-7-FT--I FEFTT----fi- Ty7----77--7--TT- ~

TIE CoUNcrb or FivE M SorKH CARollsA-we
seferred recently to she action Of DE Council Of
1--WE of South Carolina dcpriying the rank apd file
of that State Of the rigti to elect their officers
This act Of deSpotism is thus saracterized by the
Edge6eld Atecsftiser Of that State:
ut is our duiy 10 tell the truth, when 10 do so
is important to the people and not injurious fo the
cause of the South. We therefore snuheSitatingly
say that the action of the Eonci Of Five in taking
to themselves the appointments of Held and company
officers IN all troops to be hergref raised by South
Carolina, ispre-eminently and universally Condemn
ed in the up-country far as we hsse been able to
ascertain. Individuals here and there tho can get
Office no other way may possibly approve Il bot
the mass Of the people We honestly believe, regard
it as high handed exersion of authority byaH Of
cal board whose creation took them entirely by
surprise, to say the least of II. s
II is not believed that the Council can make abet-
ter selection of officers than the men who are todo
the fighting. The men have had the. prikilcgesof
eecting their leaders thus far IN every South
ern State, except as to a few regiments termed
Regulars. 1t is first denied to themin Seuth,Cafo
lima And why .? Can the Council appoints better
set Of officers than the men have thus far elected
It will be nowhere admitted" "a 6 - -
Certain politicians and military leaders in4this
State were anxious to pursue the same deseosic
course, but they gave back before thu action of the
Convention and the indignant protest Of the people
The people Of this State, at least arc deteTmiBed,
while achieving freedom. to preserve the neansSof
= arL d
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OtR EASTERN PEoPLE.-Mary of our Eastern
people are in deplorable condition. we fear. Many
have been driven out from their homes, without
warning, having unfortunately. made no provision
for their exit Their condition demands the COM
misseyation and sympathy Of their fellow-citizens
who as yet permitted to stay at homo. Every
assistance should be rendered them. 1t has &C.
CURED to us, however, that those positions in the
East not in the probable track OF the enemy are as
safe as any other portion of the State and that
those who have been compelled to leave home should
seek shelter in the surrounding country rather than
in the towns lying on the railroads, for the reason
that they arc in danger of being routed again. 4
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A Slight Mistake.

A late Richmond Dispateh has the following, in
proof of the lberality of YIginiana No doubt
many of them liberal but in this instance it hap
pened to he an exhibition of North Carolina libera-
ty. Mr. Nichols is a citizen of this State and Cor
poral of Ramseurs Artillery, which was formed IN
this City:
A LIBERAL GIFT-"As an evidence of the de-
termination of the people Of Virginia not to permit
the war to wane for the want of funds we annex a
letter which received at the Treasurers office
yesterday. The spirit evinced by the 3rd Corpo-
raj" is truly commendabie, and is worthy Of imita-
ton by those who have abundance OF this worlds
goods:
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SAFETY OF CAPT RAND.-We are gratifed to learn
that Capt. Rand, of this County, was not killed as
reported in the battle below Newbern, but IS pris
oner. His wife, who resides some seven miles from
this place, has received letter from a chaplain IN
Burnside's army, dated Newbern, written for Capt
Rand in which she is informed that her husband is
prisoner and doing well. 1t is singular circum
stance that this chaplain and Capt Rand class
mates at Chapel HILL
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Cen. EnfIin.

The Godsboro' Tribune says that Gen. Gatln
was relieved of his command at his own request on
account Of i'll health. The Tribune further states
that he has become the object of vtuperation and
unmtiga ted falsehood without cause, and that the
press should abstain from remarks of a slandcrous
character upon much injured man. We are glad
that the Tribune thus vindicates Gen. Gatlin. Our
own private information received within few days,
fully justifes the Tribune in its remarks.
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MIcuIGAH.-The Democrats Of Michigan held
passed expressive Of the position of the Democracy
Of Michigan in the present crisis promising to sup
port the government in all constitutional means to
suppress the rebellion, and opposing the termina-
ton of the until all resistance to the govern
ment everywhere ceases. Abolitionism is strongly
denounced equally guilty with Southern seces-
sionisn, and the speedy extinSuishmcnt of both is
hnnnd for "
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"ATrAcx AT ONCE AND FuKiorsLY. Sea- Ma
gruter in late order to his troops the Peninsula
says: .ss.sz :.
"Whenany body of our troops, large or small,
meets with any body of the enemy troops b6Weyer
large, the Commanding officer Of our troops will
cause the enemy to be Immediately attacked, apd
the men will attack at once and furiously.s Fhialis
an order easily understood by officers aud men; and
will doubtless be obeyed with aiacrity by both
That is the watchRord for the South. We need
the keen-eyed, quick, and desperate fnovcmentsof
Napoleon to vanquish the foe. Lat every man re-
member that the South demands, that every man
shall do his duty. & - z.asselasss4
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OBITUARY NoTIcEs-Our friends sometimes send
us lengthy obituary notices for publication, often
not very interesting or in good taste. -As'we DO
not chargsapr obituary notices. we are compelled
to rewrte or abrdge them, which, if not so graft
flying to the writers is at least more acceptable 10
our readers. Lengthy obituaries in order to secure
their publication, written, must be accompanied
with V or an " ,..g;,.sss 4 ,....,s-
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ME n.

In MurfreeSboro n. c. Feb 18TH 1862, Of scrhus tn
OF the tresst Mrs. MARTHA REsEccA MASEISG wife of
Dr. NJ. Z. Manning of that place Mrs d. great suf
ferer her disease baed the skill of her physicians and
every effort relieve her. But she Christian and
bare her affection with courage and f0rtitGdes When
death came she resigned and happy andeacsfuliy
breathed her last She bad been for several years
Der of the Christian Church. Con.