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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

Educational Association OF North. Carolina.
We learn from a friend who was present, that
the annual meeting Of the Association held at Lin
colnton, on the 18th and 18th of this month, was
not so largely attended ss usual, yet the meeting
was very interesting, and we'll calculated to advance
the educational interests Of the State. The small
attendance was owing to the present distracted con-
dtion OF the country, and to the very disagreeabe
weather in the early part Of the week, which rem
dered it impossible for those who lived far from the
lines OF Railroad to be present
On Tuesday night, the usual opening address was
delivered by the President of the Association W. j.
Palmer, Esq, fthis City; after which, Rev. G. T.
Wiley, the energetic and faithful Superintendent of
Common Schools, made some interesting statements
in relation to the educational interests Of the State
The following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: -
PresidentProf Samuel Lander, of High Point
Vice Presidents-Prof F. M. Hubbard of Chap
ell Hill; Prof D. S. Richardson. of Wilson, L.
Blackmer, Esq, of Salisbury; Prof Graves; Of
Sampson ;; Rev. T. M. Jones, of Greensboro, and
Rev. j. L. Kirkpatrick, D. D., of Mecklenburg.
Recording Secretary-J. D. Campbell, of Greens.
borough.
Corresponding Sserstary-Willie J. Palmer, of
Raleigh.
A resolution was passed directing the Executive
Committee of the Association to correspond with
teachers in the different States of the Confederacy,
inviting general Convention of teachers to meet,
to take into consideration the best means for sup
plying the great demand for school books and such
other matters as may be calculated to advance the
cause of education.
A committee was appointed to prepare an address
to the people of the Confederate States urging the
great importance of adopting Southern school books
and sustaining and encouraging Southern literature.
The committee consists Of Gov. Vance, Rev. G. H.
Wiley A. W. Burton, William johnson, E. j.
Clement, Rev. R. N. Davis, and W. j. Yates.
On Wednesday night an entertaining address
was delivered before the Association, by W. NJ
Coleman, ESQ.,. of Concord. His subject was, -" the
importance of Common Schools, and the obligation
of the State to sustain them"
The members of the Association were entertained
in very kind and hospitable manner; BY the IT,
zens Of Lncolnton, who were present in large fdm-
bers at the meetings and manifested q deep inter-
est in the proceedings.
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Hospitals, Surgeons, &c.

We very cheerfully give in another column the
remarks of "An Army Surgeon" in defence of the
Surgeons, Hospital management &c. We have
joined in indscrimnate assault upon the Surgeons
or Hospitals When cases of manifest dereliction
arising from intemperance, incompetency or indo-
lence have been brought to our attention, we have
noticed them in some instances We have objected
especially to the appointment of surgeons on polit
cal or other grounds except their entire competency
and this no man true to the country can except TO-
That there are incompetent, intemperate and indo-
lent surgeons in the army, and hospitals shamefuly
managed, we have no doubt; but We hope that these
are the exceptions and not the rule.
What defence can be made for Surgeon belong
ing to one of our regiments who after the battle of
Sharpsburg, remained with our wounded, got drunk
out of the brandy allowed for the sick, quarrelled
with the Yankee surgeons until they were compel-
ed to send him back into our lines and then cared
humanely for our wounded? This is said to be 4
fact.
What defence can be made for the Surgeon Gen.
eral Of the Confederate States who, as the Eza;n-
er states, few days ago. ordered 150 Of our paroed
and wounded soldiers upon their arrival at Varina,
to be transported to an outdoor hospital two miles
from Richmond, where there were tent accommoda-
tions for only co. and retions for none, not even al
lowing those who had parents and friends at hand
to take them to their own homes! The wounded
men say they were treated kindly from the moment
they got into Yankee hands until they were landed
at Varns, and that che first and only cruelty they
suffered was from their own people. There may
have been few cases Of small pox among them, but
if they had been horses they should have been trea-
ted better.
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The government for the most part after the
emergency arose, has looked to the FIRE in 'front.'
but has been obivious of &c the fire in the rear"
When the e1igency was upon us, it has rushed
peh-mell into plans and schemes for building up 4
large army but has it stopped to consider the best
safest and least damaging plans to the body Of the
people for raising the men and the means? In all
its plans, what has been done for the pe9plef
What care to provide that the country shall not be
impoverished and ruined at homer What conside-
ration has been given to the future, how our army
is to be fed and clothed, if there are not enough
left behind to provide for the army and those at
home? or if those left at home are wholly con-
sumers, and do not labor?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29
GDe Stanbarb.
RALEIGH: FRIDAY, OCT. "a, 1862.
The News.

Several days ago, the advance of McClellan's two
divisions across the Potomac, excited very general
expectations of battle but the movement of Jack
sons forces to meet the invaders, led them to retire
as soon as possible to the north side of the ri.
There are therefore signs Of early fight in shat
quarter.
Our telesraphic dispatches and Gen. Bragg's re-
port give all the information we have from the West
Our victories in Kentucky, like many others, are
neutralized, We fear, by subsequent movements.
We have no news from the eastern part of the
State, or from the neghborhood of Suffolk.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

SOLDIERS PAY.-By recent act Of Congress, the
oath required to enable sick, wounded or other SOL
diers to receive their pay may be taken before any
Quartermaster as well as before any other officer
authorized by the laws of the State to administer
oaths. Of course it will be theduty Of the Quarter,
master to administer the oath WITHOUT charge and
thus the soldier will be spared the exactons Of the
sharks who have heretofore demanded from one to
Whig.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

LrATHER-Ths important article is exceedingly
scarce in the Confederacy. In the. beginning Of
the war very little care was taken especially in the
army to preserve the hides of slaughtered CATTLE
This waste cannot now be supplied, and many must
suffer during the coming winter. Moreover, those
who have leather, in many cases. are asking two or
three prices for it. '-.E
A tanner in Henderson County writes US to know
If hides can be bought here. judge not as there
are not enough to supply the demand He says
that persons who call themselves government agents
are buying up all the leather and shoes in that Sec
tlon and taking them out the State. Persons who
sell to such individuals should always be sure that
they are bon" Jtde government agents. No encour-
agement whatever should be given to spectators in
leather or any other article Of prime necessity.
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party of coored "gemmsn" applied to the Mayor of
Richmond short time sln to allow "a selsct party of
twenty coored gentlemen and ladies'" to have bust up
and dance 1t agreed that that number should meet
and but the manager sold 81 tickets at $5o!-
The police. about o'clock at night captured the entire
number and locked them up until next morning.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

YELLOW FEvER.-From last accounts the number
Of new cases Of fever in Wilmington has been grad
ually diminishing since last Friday. There were
supposed to be about thirty deaths on Sunday last
We had quite sharp frost on yesterday (Thurs-
day. morning, which gives encouragement to hope
that the fever will disappear from our afflicted
sister town.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

ADvERTsEHENTs.-We call special attention to our
advertising columns to-day. We have not space for
special notices The people are finding out that the
very best medium for advertising in the State is the
Standard
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

The men-about fifty in number-who were engaged in
the act of resisting the draft in BIackrd county, Indiana
to be arrested and returned to the military camp at In
dianapols, for duty during the war.
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SCENE IN HosP1rAL-Lady (at the bedside of .
sick soldier )-How dye do! Is there anything you

Soldier. (curtly.)-No, believe not
Lady.-Is there nothing can do for you!
Soldier. with anxiety. mo, think not.
Lady.-Oh do want to do something for you.
Can't wash your hands and face!
Soldler.-Well, if you want to right bad, reckon
you cam but if you do, you will be the fourteenth
lady who has done 50 this morning?
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--latest from Nashville.

CHATTANOOGA, Oct. g.
The Rebel has dispatch from Murfreesboro dated the
2lst which says pckets attacked the enemyfom
era points Nashville at daylight this morning, dri
wing their pickes killing several and capturing fifty
prisoners the Murfreesboro' Pike
Wealso killed w. B. Stokes, Colonel of Renegade Ten
nessee Regiment and another Colonel on the Lebanon
Pike also driving their forces into the entrenchments at
Nashville. There evidence of an evacuation Of Nash
vle Captured private letters represent the state Of the
city as intolerable.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

FEW WoiDs ABOUT CHIcoRY-Chicory, Sue
cory (Cichorium Intybus, perennial herbaceous
plant indigenous to Europe, but naturalized in this
country 1t has been found that the root, cut into
thin slices, roasted and ground is admirable SUBJ
stitute for coffee and, when combined with the lat
ter in the proportion of two to one improves the
flavor of coffee very much. Inthese blockade times,
when none but the wealthy can indulge in pure
coffee the chicory, will be found to answer all its
purposes Chicory is used to great extent in
Europe, and throughout Germany coffee ls scarcely
ever prepared without the addition of portion Of
il. Several Of our own citizens are now using chi
cory, and speak of it in the highest terms.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

The New York banks increased their oans and discounts
nearly five millions Of dollars last week.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29
--latest TeIegraphic News.
From Brasg's Army.

The last have from Braggs army be at Loudon,
Ky., falling back in order towards Cumberland Gap
Buell. has very large army, and endeavored tn flank
Bragg while ut Camp Dick Robinson which prevented
by his retreat Buell. still endeavorng to flank him,
and there may be battle any day.
The report Of taking large number of prisoners at Per-
ryville by our army, proves untrue
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From COrinth.

special dispatch to the Aassrti.sr Rgs.ssr dated
Holly Springs yesterday, the enemy in front Of
COrinh Yesterday made a reconnaissance to lines
der flag of truce The preext to about the pre-
tended treament of their prisoners in hands, and
demonstrate against the guerrilla system. There is moth
ing reliable earng the reported evacuation Of Cornth
Upwards of 800 prisoners taken at Cornth. arrived at
jackson to-day Several hundred Of wounded At
Cornth where they well treated The Federas regard
the loss on each side as equal.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

Judge Jno. A. Campbell, of Alexandria, Va, formerly Of
the u g. Supreme Court. has been appointed Assistant
Secretary of War; vice Mr.. Bledsoe, resigned.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29

wool brown: \
Take the bark Of the root of a common: wild plum
boil in iron or brass most convenient until the
dye looks almost black. Strain, and add small
quantity of copperas dissolved in small quantity
Of the dye Add the article to be dyed Boil an
hour or 50. Wiring out and dip in strong cold ley.
When dry, rinse in cold water. This gives genu-
inc, bright brown, which is the prettiest contrast
for blue; and when checked in together makes a
dress becoming enough for the proudest Southern
dame or belle Ladies' try it.
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Contributions TO the Cause.

No community in the State has done more for
the Southern cause than Fayetteville. The people
of that place have contributed men and means with
out stint We have heretofore recorded instances
of this patriotic hberaty on the part Of our Fay
ettville fellow citizens; but have the pleasure
of recording to-day one of the most liberal dona-
tions, perhaps, which has yet been made. The fol-
lowing letter, which the Governor has kindly per-
mitted us to publish, from Messrs E. ]. Hale &
Sons, to Gov. Vance, speaks for itself:
FArE1TvILLE, Oct IS, 1862.
DEAR SIE-Your eloquent appeal in behalf of our gal
liant and suffering soldiers cannot but stir the PATRIOTIC
feeling of North Carolina from end to the other-om
your own mountains to the scaboard. As re-
sponse we forward your address hundred pairs of
shoes They are coarse but the only kind and almost
literally all that we can lind III this place. We hope they
will prove strong and useful
Z. J. HALE l. SONS,
We commend this noble example to the imita-
ton of our people generally. Every one can give
something in aid of our brave and suffering troops.
By the way,.it,i is not improper that We should
state in this connection, that We have it men,
toned in one of the newspapers that Mrs. E. j..
Hale, of Fayettville has contributed 25O pairs of
socks to our soldiers
We learn that contributions are coming in rapid.
ly in response to the appeal made by Gov. Vance
to our people.
A New BRooH-Broom corn is very scarce and
good brooms not only hard to get, but they are
unconmonly high We sawa good corn broom the
other day for which one Of our merchants asked
$2!!
We observe that DR.. Parker of the South Caro-.
lima Asylum is having made very good broom from
the tops of the Chinese Sugar Cane. A good deal
of the cane has xbeen made in this State, and we
could suggest the proprisy of preserving the tops
for brooms. We shall be glad to hear that Mr.. Pal
mer at our Asylum is putting it to the test The
Columbia Guardian says it an excellent substitute
for broom CORR
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-29
Northern News.

RICHMOND, Uct. u.
Northern papers of the Goth have been received. The
troops under ns. Hancock and Humphres, who recent
y crossed the Potomac, have returned TO Maryland.
Several prominent politicians and business men have
been drafted in Pennsylvania
Gen. Morgan dashed into Lexington. Ky, on Saturday
morning. the lsth and compelled the Federal garrison to
surrender.
The democratic gain in Ohio is 4,ooO. They have
orities in the Legislature in Indiana and Pennsylvania.
securing Senators place of Brghts successor and
Wilmot
Gold 1881 to 80 in New York, on Saturday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05

PRAsE-woRTHY HERoIsM.-The brig Celt,
Capt. Proctor, of Maine, bound from Phla,
delphia for Boston, was wrecked in the gale
Of Monday night, at some point off the Cape.
The captain dashed himself on the top of the
house and the crew escaped to the rigging,
where the former was soon obliged to follow.
Here they remained, in any but a comforta-
Bile position till about o'clock A. NJ, when
the captain and cook were rescued. The
boat which went to the rescue was manned
by colored man from New Bedford. The
bystanders attempted to dissuade him from
venturing out in his little box boat, as it could
not live in such a sea. He nobly replied ''If
succeed Intay Sare tieo IiUeS If ! fail there
lciH be bit one lost" He succeeded and the
captain, who seemed as grateful as if he had
been saved by white man, spoke admirably
Of the GOODNESS and skill of his deliverer in
the management of his little boat.-Ncw Bed
ford Mercury.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05

ABBoTr's GREAT History OF THE REBEL
LIoN.-We again call the attention of our
readers to this history. We have been shown
specimens of the letter press, engravings,
and binding of the history of the civil war in
America, being written by the American his
torian D. S. c. Abbott. The author is well
known as one Of the most graphic and power
full historical writers, and his past achieve
ments in this department of literature give
assurance that this work will be one eminent
ly attractive and popular.
The announcement that it is in preparation
has been received with general favor, and the
highest commentators have been bestowed
on it by the press, and by distinguished litera-
ry men. The president and nearly all the
members Of the faculties Of Yale, Harvard,
and Amherst Colleges, and Of Wesleyan
University, have, we are informed, pa.ronized
the work. The illustrations, consisting of
portraits and battle scenes, are engraved on
steel by the best artists, and those we have
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05
CITY AND COUNTY.

THE committee who had charge of the col
lation for the 36th regiment, desire to make
this explanation. As it was decided best to
send what had been provided out to the men
upon the ground, the baskets, cans, &C., were
used for that purpose, directions being given
to each company that they return the baskets
to the hall as soon as possible. As soon as
the regiment left the camp was thoroughly
searched, and everything which could be
found, was sent to No. 100 Main street, as
before agreed upon. 1t now appears that
many of the baskets were carried away from
the grounds by people to whom they did not
belong. Some were detected in the act and
forced to give up the stolen property, while,
doubtless, from the number of missing arti-
Giles, a large number escaped in the confusion
unobserved &5@
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05

VIII thereupon be issued by him as rapidly as eamn
coinogaohs SNAIL be provided by the federal officers
SO ordered into camp shall be there received or permitted
10 Str Inc rendezvous, unless it shall fact present
itseL lot ADMISSION with the fun minimum aggregate OF
90 0iGers and men, according TO the representation
NJ an .ne ,5ith o. which the rider for its admission had
eSn lssued; ana the seneral commandant Will see that
uy morning reports from each camp OF rendezvous are
msde TO the adiutsnt general. ~
daese orders regulating receiving into rcnd zvous
] Ie2hlZations formed under the militia laws are
aoiu 20 De absolutely necessary. Regiments re-
oue 70 the legal standard useless and ill be
nSnis OF Tgeognzed by the department OF Com
r6aeht IN which their presence may be ede1 NAV
caSI aHe great embarrassment and avail. Re-
corns iiegai companies recognizing regiments
MOI OF the United States standard of organization
many , Ihmvoive the necessity OF ultimately dsbandng
J merely creating great disappointment while Il
caSS of also to increase the number of corps in pro-
sn1oeed 1T the day OF drafting shall ind US with many
bodies ali T M put few ual and available military
tIe itt 81 vi me former class will have to Gsband and
Al citi1 Dsc"me OF ALMOST universal application.
nesy urged to their energies To- nre i5raTd the
and aynidn, SINGLE eye to furnishing volunteers
primarily the interest of special corps or the estabiish
the recruits tterng aud not concentrating
tho ~ OF the labor being devoted to
T e n ,Sd m9htas recruitment will have been wasted
b olo" VIII tell and every step of progress help
~ Nothing in this contained shall bc construed
to prevent the receiving into proper rendezynns Ell
ther y squads or sngy town quotas or individuals
desiring to enlist but such squads or ndiyda viii he
assigned to such corps already organized In camp s
they may elect or the good of the service may require
commonwealth whether already rgauized orrecruitinc
on enlistment papers heretofore issued which shall moi
De recruited to the maximum of l0l officers and men on
or before the 10th day of September current i'll be liza
bic to be dsbanded and their men transferred TO an 9TH
er corps N which they may be needed; and companies
VIII DC detached fomo attached toregments whenever
anu according as it may appear desirable
VI From and after this date the adjutat general i'll
issue orders for the organizati companies by
election of officers only it shall sufficiently annear
to hln that such companies fully recruited to
me number OF men, and that all said recruits
have been approved upon medical spection and are
States. - 49, "
Ell The adiutant general will transmit copies of this
order and all special orders establishing camps of rem
dezVous ana appointing commandments therefor to the
department OF war, and to all U. quarermaster COM
missary and eriug and di-bursing officers duty
this commonwealth.
BY command OF his excellence, john a. ANDREW,
governor and commander in-chef.
SO d3t WIN. SGHOULER, Adj. General
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05

seen arc really beautiful specimens of art.
We are informed that the work is having a
large and rapid sale and are satisfied that it
richly merits its great popularity and success.
The publishers are gentlemen of enterprise
and long experience in the publishing bust
ness, who will doubtless bring out the work in
the best style in every sphere. Mr.. j. t.
Everett, the agent of the publishers, will be
in this city for some weeks to come, and will
afford all our citizens an opportunity to OBJ
tain this standard history Of the rebellion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05

HELP THE SoLD1ERs.-The ladies of this
city, auxiliary to the relief association, met at
the City Hall yesterday, and appointed COM
mittee who will meetto-day at eleven o'clock,
for the choice of officers, at the house of Mr..
Dickinson on Main street. The object of
this committee is to care for the sick and
wounded soldiers who may be returned to
this city, and to assist the present relief asso-
citation in any emergency which may occur,
where the public generally are called upon to
work. Notice will be given in the daily
papers of the time and place of meeting.
Contributions of money and of all articles the
sick need, are earnestly solicited. Money
can be left with Geo. f. Hartshorn at the
Central bank, and other donations at the City
Hall, in the afternoon, till further notice
Let us not be behind in this good work. **
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-05

REPORTED Losses IN THE TwENTY-FIRsT
MASSACHUSETTS REGMENT.-The New York
Tribune publishes in its list of killed the
names Of some of the officers of the 2lst
Massachusetts regiment, which excites much
anxiety as to the fate of that gallant COM
mand. The names, though some Of them
are evidently misprinted, are those of Col.
Clark of Amherst, Lieut.. Col. Rice of Ash
burnham, Major George p. Hawkes. of
Templeton, and Capt. Ira j. Kelton of
Holden. These names are sent from
Washington with many others, unofficial
ly, and may have been incorrectly class
flied. 1t is only certainly known that
Gen. Reno's division, Of which the twenty
first formed part, was engaged in the severe
battle of Monday night, and sustained heavy
loss. We trust the apprehensions raised in
regard to this regiment by the publication of
these names, will not be realized when the
full particulars of the engagement are re-
ceived.