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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-29

An ALEXANDRIA, IN TROUBLE.-A letter
in the Frederick (Ml) Union, dated Central
City, Colorado Territory, August 9Th, says
''George W Harrison, native Of Alexandria,
Va, is running the National Theatre, having
recently brought outa companyfro the States
lie committed murder on the evening Of his
arrival, and is now in durance vile, but the
Stow goes on The murdered man was Char
ley Suites, the proprietor Of the Niger Min
strels and prize fighter. Suites had given
Harrison terrible beating some ten months
since. Both spent the winter in America,
but before leaving had made mutual threats OF
vengeance Harrison came hack last week,
reaching here at o'clock in the evening. lie
Immediately went into the theatre, armed him
self with double barreled shotgun, and kept
watch for Suites At 10 clock at night, rs
Suites stood conversing with FRIEND Harrison
came out on the balcony Of the theatre, stood
within thirty feet Of his victim, and fired both
barrels, putting thirty-six buckshot in the
heart of Suites There was talk Of lynchlng,
but the people have concluded to let the law
sake its course,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-29

For order maze troops OF eT!oluS
Tn fact filled the city with Quaker@ ~ .
Neac York, Augus, 1862 ~ y"
A Fren n ship passed WoodShale on Wed
nesday, for Boston, being prize to the ship
mo She cleared Lately from New Orleans for
Bordeaux, with small cargo, and twenty
three days after was car tured oq South Caro-
lima with a full ca, 60 Of cotton.
4 letter from Washington savs 1.-THE
t, 90 IS arriving here have brought with them
flood Of small notes Of Eastern banks. This
fact has heen taken advantage Of by showers of
counterfeits to put in circulation an immense
quantity Of the bogus
It is certain that COL Rugeles (Gen. Pope
clref of staff was not captured in the late attack
on Catlett's Station.
4 Washington correspondent of the \. \.
Tribune says:-"1t is believed here by those
who understand the relations which exist be-
tween the country and the Northwestern r.
dians that the dishonesty hitherto practced
by the government agents toward the various
tribes has quite as much to do with the massa-
ere of the frontier whites as any disafection
likely to have been caused ~ secession ennis
sarles.
More iron clads have been commenced --
The keels of two were laid near Pittslurg, Pa,
on Saturday. These are intended for river SER
vice chiefly The Government is also neg otia-
ting for the purchase of two Mississippi steam
boats with view Of making mailed ships Of
them. The Choctaw and Fort Henry (iron-
clads), now pretty we'll advanced at St. Louis,
were not originally intended for Government
duty, but are expected to make very service
able crafts, nevertheless. Nearly a hundred
vessels have been chartered recently for tempo
rary service by the Navy Department.
Tuesday afternoon, as the wife of an officer
Of the l25th Pennsylvania Regiment was re-
turning to Washington from the can in Vir-
ginia, in q carriage draw by fire pair Of
horses, the animals took fright and ran away,
and upset the carriage on the Virginia side of
the bridge The horses disengaged them
selves from the carriage and kept on across the
bridge Unfortunately the draw was opened
about ten feet, and notwithstanding the efforts
Of bystanders to turn them back, they rushed
| on, and tried TO leap the opening. One near
y cleared the space, but the other pulled him
back, and both fell into the channel aud were
drowned. The LADY and her driver were not
seriously injured by the upsetting of the car
Siagc. -....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-29

LocAL.-The blessed rain, 50 long desired,
came vest, rday afternoon; heavy shower fell
here, and in all this neighborhood.- Notwith
standing the number Of troops here; the gener-
al health Of this town and neighborhood con-
tinues to be good.-The late orders closing
contraband liquor shops, and preventing firing
IN the streets, meet with general appreciation
The Baltimore American says:-"From an
unofficial source, but one on which we can
Mace reliance, we learn that Gen. Mcclellan
has been placed in command Of all the troops
IN Virginia and will at once assume control Of
the Army operations in front Of Washing
ton. IF our information is correct, he resumes
his command with the understanding that his
Dlans arc to be sustained by all the appliances
Of men and means that the Government can
bring to his aid.
All attempts TO procure substitutes IN anti
cination Of the draft will be regarded by the
War Department as diseouraglng enlstnlents
and the persons who make such attempts, and
abetters, are liable to arrest under the order ct
August Sth. The publication Of advertise.
ments with view Ct Il ding such at empts Will
bezc2Alter Ee1 Ix tho publisher latsa 70 arrest,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-29

APPROACHING Mr.. Hawxhurst, of Fair
fax, and clerk Of tie Circuit Court, called last
night to say that he, and all the Union men Of
Fairfax, were compelled to leave Or Wednes-
day, the Confederates having possession Of the
place. Yesterday he started to return to learn
the fate e his family, but was met on the way
by citizens Of Vienna, who were escaping from
that place, seven hundred cavalry having made
a descent upon that place, Mr. II. having con-
cealel himself in cornfeld, and finally escap-
e:] to this city. But one Union man is left in
Vienna, which is only twelve miles from Wash
ington. It is understood that there is a large
force at L,esburg, AMI the prevailing. opinion
i, that tn " intan to cross into Maryland, by
way Of W .ker's ford the water not being
moro than knee deep Wash. Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-29

It appears that just before the close OF II e
late session of the British Parliament Lord
Palmerston, the chief of her Nlaiesty's Gov
eminent, received regular "blowine up, or
rather it my he termed severe rasp'ng from
= member of his own party. and no less one
than the DISTINGUISHED Mr.. Cohden. The vor-
thy member, albeit Of the Socety OF Friends,
certainly handled Lord ?. without gloves.
TIL. attack led to regular stand up fight IN
which the adroit Premier defended himself
with his accustomed skill and vigor.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-06-11

Do You WAkr ANY Eees i-The following good
story is todby the correspondent Of tho Chicago Pos
writing from one Of Commodore Foote's gunboats:
The towboat Alps yesterday dropped down to .
position alongside Of the Carondeet for the purpose
eI taking in tow barge Of coal and removing it
Mllner up the stream. 1tpresented fair mark to
reoes and they unable to resist the temptation
In ba.so away. Some half dozen shells few around
he. e. ~ manner not calculated to give those on
ooaro assurance ofpersonal safety. A day or two
P.ss.ous w the boat had been at Cairo, and cabin
10y ny ON board had purchased several dozen eeea-
ne .nen regarded the opportunity a. an excellent
one to otter the hen fruit for sale to the men on
the gunboat Ssizing his basket he boarded tho
miniature man-ofwar. As he reached the snar
deck shot struck close beside the boat. The % bow
needed it not but hailing the rst sailor who cbsnc
ed to be on deck, drawlngly enquired, DO YOU
want any eggs ? Get out Of this was the renlv.
don't you see they are shooting at US ? DO YOU
want any eggsr was the only notice the boy gave
the timely warning. 'D-n your eggs, tell you
no; don'tyou see they are shooting at usr Let
EN- Shoot said the imperturbable youth; do you
want any eggsP At this critical moment mortar
beside the gunboat was discharged. The concusson
broke every egg in the basket For the first time he
was moved 'Confound their picturesp T he ejeculat-
ed' there's dollar and q half gone to smash,
anyhow"
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
PUBLIC MEETING IN WILKESBORO.
Pursuant to previous notice, a meeting was held
in the Court House in Wilkesboro', on Saturday,
the Oath of May for the purpose of expressing opn-
ion in relation to the approaching Governors cleo
ton.
On motion of DR.. James Galloway, James E.
Reynolds, ESQ., was called to the chair, and Robert
NJ. Smith and G. j. Cowles were requested to act as
Secretaries The meeting being organized, Dr. Cal
loway introduced and read the following resolutions
Resolued, That in the person of Colonel q. B.
VANCE, we recognize true patriot and an emf.
nent statesman, worthy of filling the highest Office
of State. We Go therefore recommend him to our
fellow-citizens of the State being in every way
worthy of filling the chief executive Office of State
and that We will most cordially support and vote
for him for the next Governor of North Carolina,
at the ensuing election in August next
ResolOed further That in the event that Colonel
Vance should decline the use of his name for the Of
fee of next Governor that then our next preference
is for W. W. HOLDEN, ESQ.,, in whom we have the
and citizen, and in every way worthy to fill the
high Office of Governor of this State. .-r
DR.. c. advocated their adoption in . few remarks,
expressing the opinion that Col. Vance would be
more acceptable to the army and the people than
any other man in the State.
The resolutions we're then put separately and
passed. and ordered be sent for publication to the
N. C. Standard and Iredell Express, whereupon the
meeting adjourned.
JAS. E. REYNOLDS, Chm.
9: e''S'e ): co1.ss, "; ss'''' Secretaries:
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For the Standard.
TRIRUTE OF RESPECT.


At meeting of the citizens Of the county of Da-
wilson, held in the Court House at Lexington, on
the 18th day of May, 1852, B. B. Roberts, Esq. was
called to the chair and j. K. Perryman requested
to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained by DR..
W. R. Holt, which was to pay due tribute Of re-
spect to QUE friend and fellow-citzen, RICHARD A.
PENRY, who fell at the battle of Williamsburg, Va.
The following resolutions were submitted by Dr.
W. R. Holt for the consideration of the meeting
which, after few concurrent remarks by B. A.
Kittrell, were unanimously adopted.
l. Resoloed, That we deeply regret to hear of the
late fall and death of youthful citizen, Richard
A. Penny, of the Lexington Wild Cat company,
14th regiment N. G.. Volunteers at the battle Of
Williamsburg, Va.
Q. Resolued, That we admire and applaud the
noble and patriotic act Of his volunteering at the
age of fifteen years. at the first call of his country
Of his faithful and diligent performance of duty-of
his steady and gallant bearing the field Of battle
in repelling the advance of our cruel and yindictye
enemies and that we will long cherish the remen-
brance Of his noble and disinteresed acts Of pati
otism. -.
8. Resolced, That we offer our deepest feelings Of
coincidence to his afflicted parents and family and
direct copy of these proceedings to be transmitted
to them, and to the Raleigh Standard, Salisbury
Watchman and Greensboro Patriot with the re-
quest that they publish the same.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
. B. B. ROBERTS, Chm.
j. K. PERRYMAN, Sec.
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The Register makes extracts from the Newbern
Progress, copy of which it says "a gentleman
managed TO get hold of"-and the State Journal
says, "through a friend We are in possession Of
another copy of the Newbern Progrsss' We do
not care to inquire who this "gentleman" or this
friend" is as it is matter of taste with gentle
men as to whom they viii have for associates; but
we will say to our readers at distance, that no one
in this City adds in the slightest degree to bis res
pectabity by having it known that he is "friend'
OF the persons who nominally edit the State Jour-
nal If you want to know what man is or the
estimate that should be placed upon him. ask his
neighbors. But to those who have been running
around this CITY with the Newbern Progsess or
who have copied from it with the view Of wreaking
their party vengeance on Gov. Graham and ourself,
we will say that the Progress is an incendiary
Sheet and that persons who "crculate" it are liza
Ole to be put in the pillory and whipped, at the
discretion OF the Court and for the second offence
shall suffer death" Vide Revised Code chapter
81 section 16.
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For the Standard.
DusDALE's STORE, Polk Co., NJ G,)

DIASDALES s OTORE, 10tE TO-, ~. u,
May "a, 1862.
large and respectable meeting of the citizens of
this vicinity held at this place at the time above
named for the purpose Of consulting upon the state
Of AFFAIRS and particularly to nominate candidate
for Governor of North Carolina whereupon, on mo-
tion, F. G. Brown was called to the chair, and W.
P. Whiteside was requested to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained,
the following preamble and resolutions were then
introduced and passed UNANIMOUSLY. n.
WHEREAS, The time will soon arrive for the peo-
greatest privileges of free and independent people
by choosing from among themselves some one to
fill the Gubernatorial chair, at the election in Au-
gust next; and whereas, we believe it highly i'm
portant that one of our ablest civilians should ill
said ofce-nevertheless believe it of still great
er importance to select individual for said Office
to whom we can trust during the per.ous condition
Of our country, not only the control of our civil but
our military affairs likewise; therefore
Be 1T resolced, That having every confidence in
the intelligence, patriotism valor and noble bearing
of the Hon. now Col. a. B. VANCE, of the county
of Buncombe, wedo earnestly recommend him to our
fellow-ctizens proper person to fill the Execu.
tive chair of our State at the election in Aug next
Be 1t further resolued, That we will use our eve
ry effort to procure his election.
Be 1t further resolred, That the Raleigh Stand
ard the Henderson Times, and other papers of the
State be requested to publish the proceedings of this
meeting in each of their papers.
W. P. WH1rEsDE, Sec.
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COL, q, B. VANCE.

OOL. u. D. fANCE.
The unan'mity and harmony, which, in times of
OF emergency, unite public opinion and preference
in their selection of a candidare for an important
office, are often striking and imposing. We find
the people in our section, including the masses of
the old parties, are anxious that COL VANCE
should be the next Governor of North Carolina
The same feeling is manifesting itself over the
State. For ourselves, the only anxiety we have
had, was that we should have an honest able,
prompt, and efficient Executive ;-one who would
industriously study, and quickly learn his duty and
efficiently and promptly perform it. without favor or
partiaity, discarding all envy, hatred or malice,
soliciting no reward, but an approving conscience,
but ready to reward with just praise and attention,
all who faithfully serve their country in this hour
of trial and danger.
We believe the masses are moving in the right
direction.
Mr.. Vance is gentleman of genius and ability
He is Industrious, vigilant and active. Ever ready
late and early, for labor, and for service He has
won approval and distinction in every position te
which the people have raised him. We verify be
lieve he will be impartial, no respector of persons
or parties But be prompt to do all justice, as hi
will be to do his whole duty to his whole country
Greensborough Patriot.
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Inc Editor Of the Register, borrowing bis wit
irom the Newbern Progress, Lincoln paper, speaks
ol tne "hotelkeepingn Editor of the STANDARD. In
reply 20 our neghbor we will say that we have never
ialieo In any vocation in which we have engaged
we were flrst ploughboy, then printer, then a
clerk IN store then jcurneyman printer, and then
an Editor. We trust that in our new cb.rocter 90
"hotelkeeper" we shall succeed equally we'll, and
that our neighbor of the Register will never have
cause to complain Of our manners, nor of the quail;
yJ the spirits at our bar. We are happy in the
expectation that our neigh5or will be one of our
best customers.
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Col. C.. T. N. Davis.

We are panied to learn that COL Champ Davis, of
Rutherford, killed in the late battle near Rich
mond, on Saturday last The following dispatch to
his father-in,law, N. N Nixon, ESQ.,, appears in the
Wilmington Journal of Tuesday last:
"RIcHMoND, Va, June End, 1862.
Col. c. T. N. Davis of the 18th Regiment N. c.
T., fell on the evening of the 30th ult, IN the fight
on the Chickahominy, whilst leading his regiment
against the enemy's batteries. He was left on the
field. He was wounded three times before he fell.
His conduct was gallant and glorious beyond all
praise"
"Hs conduct was gallant and glorious beyond all
praise" Let this be inscribed upon his tomb
Wounded three times, he still led his regiment on
until he fell to rise no more
Col. Davis was a native of Halifax County, Va,
and was about IS years of age. He studied the pro-
fession of the law and settled in Burke County, in
this State. where he soon obtained strong hold on
the confidence of the people. He represented the
Burke district for one term in the State Senate and
having subsequently removed to the County of
Rutherford, he was elected to the House of Com
mons of the last Legislature from that County
Soon after this State had separated from the old
government, he volunteered as private in a Ruth
erford company, and was made Captain. As Cap
tain of company G, 18th regiment, he encountered
all the perils and privations of the campaign in
Northwestern Virginia, during the past winter. On
the reorganization of this regiment he was elected
Colonel, and it was while leading the regiment in
the battle near Richmond, that he lost his life. We
knew him we'll He was noble-hearted, gallant
gentleman. He has fallen with his face to the foe,
in the full performance of his duty soldier and
patriot. The recollection Of his numerous virtues
will long be fresh in the hearts of his countrymen
and friends
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WOOL CARDING.

NHE SUBSCKlBEK, L1vING EIGHT AND
Steam Carding Machines in first rate order by the
10th of June Thankful for the former patronage which
has been bestowed upon him, he hopes still to receive the
done for l2h cents per pound for white WOOL fifth
part of the WOOL M5ed if the different colors pulled
together before being brought will be carded for Is cents
be made He expects to have good Picker, or Buring
Machine in operstion:> Bring your wool in good order
and put pound to twelve pounds Of WOOL and
you will get good Nofk.
LEMUEL WILKINSON.
June 9, 1852. 24-w4t.
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TIE CRors.-The impression very extensively
prevails in the State that the late severe rains have
seriously damaged the wheat CROP and may very
materially affect thecorn crop in the rich low lands
Would it not be good idea in view Of this for the
planters generally to plant an unusually large crop
Of Irish and sweet potatoes? We are told that Irish
potatoes dug in June. after being cured well, will
produce second crop if planted in July. The yield
Of the second crop is in every way equal to the first
and much easier kept during winter. Perhaps it
would be we'll for our cotemporaries to call general
attention to this matter.
A friend writing ms from Randolph County, says !:
+" Wheat is doing very poorly, and from present
indications it will fall very far short Of an average
crop. Oats and grass indicate a fine prospect"
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DESERTERS.

DESERTERS.
WILLIAM BLANKENShIP, BORN IN RUTHER-
w ford County,8 feet high and IS years OF age, and
John N. Melton born in Rutherford County, feet 101<
inches high and years of age deserted my company
the ed day of May from Camp Mangum.
delivery to me at Camp Mangum of each Of them.
GEO. w. ANDREWS,
x., ., 1910 Capt. Co. G, 5oth Regt. n y. CT. Ct
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May %, 1852.
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

AA11A1S Il 31ON Il OAe SzA1zHs
tTVHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE A TRACT
Il of LAND, lying Haw River in the County of Ala.
nance, mile north of the Haw River House, tho
Railroad containing ss5 acres, 80 of which weltim
t s ha
good dwelling house. with six rooms the premises
with all necessary out houses The locality is very healthy
Terms of sale will be made to the purchaser Address
the subscriber at Melville, Alamance, N. G.
w. A. ALBRIGHT.
Feb II, 1862. 7-wtf.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-06-11

KEEP oooL-We learn that leading ultra se-
cess'onlst said, in this City, on Saturday last the
Gay on which the conservative meeting was held,
that If Gov. Stanly should reach Raleigh he would
be welcomed oy considerable portion of our people;
and that another leading ultra secessonist said that
the conservative meeting referred to ought to have
oetn broken up by the military power. We advise
these persons and their minions to keep cool. The
people Of Raleigh are just much opposed to Gov.
oeaniy as the people Of any other portion of, the
State; and the conservatives of Wake will meet
just as often as they please without regard to the
threats Of wouldbe tyrants. The people of Wake
are not to be intimidated by such remarks and
threats, if they do proceed from persons who
once enjoyed their confidence Keep cool, gen.
tlemen If your temper is unmanageable, 60
and reduce it to moderate heat by fighting the
Yankees. The field is open to you-go You said
you were going, but you are still here, abusing and
maligning your own neighbors because they are
exercising the right Of thinking and speaking for
themselves. The Yankees are not the only tyrants
and hypocrltes on the American continent.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-06-11

GEN. "SroNRwALI" JAcKsoN-We have nothing
later from jackson than his arrival at Williamsport
Nd His recent successes have produced great ex-
citement at the North His descent upon Washing
ton City is much feared, and Lincoln has called for
forces to repel hin. A number Of troops are now
moving towards tho Federal City. At Winchester,
be captured 5000 stand Of arms and large amount
of medical and other stores.
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1000 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.

I.6OO ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.
yUyRE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
l. most valuable lands in Davie county, North Caro-
lima. Said lands situated the Yadkin River, l8
miles of Lexington, and IA miles of
Salem North Carolina of great fertility and contain
800 Of lowlands and we'll adapted TO tbs
culture of Tobocco, Wheat, Rye, Corn, Grass, &C.
For further particulars address the undersigned at S.
lem, North Carolina. 4 N. 8. A. CHAFFIN.
May 13, 1862 89-w3m.
~ Fayetteville Observer insert three months.