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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-06-11

The VANCE WHEAr.-During last summer we
procured bushel of wheat, whose recommendation
was that it had never been known to have the rust
gave an abundant yield, and was certain CROP 1t
had no name, and as an act of remembrance for
many kindnesses we have called it the Vance Wheat
in honor of Hon. q. B. Vance.
We sowed about half of it and our neighbor v.
A. Mccoy sowed the other half Thus far it is the
finest prospect we have ever seen, and bids fair to
become the wheat for this region. For while nearly
all the wheat in the country is severely damaged by
the rust, this has not particle it. few heads
of bearded wheat are growing in the wheat which
have the rust on nearly every blade, and yet the
":Vance wheat is entirely free from it. We shall,
If We succeed in raising well, have few bushels
to dispose of and those first coming will be first
served. And if the wheat does as well in the coun-
try as he for whom it is named has done in Congress
and on the battle field shall never regret having
procured and introduced the Vance wheat YES
tern Carolinian.
We learn that Dr. Crudup, of franklin has the
Tuscan wheat, from Italy, which is entirely free
from rust the present season. He las promised to
send US sample Of this wheat We trust he will
dispose of his crop of this wheat for seed wheat as
it seems to be vigorous and hardy and entirely clear
Of the rust
We hear from various portions Of the State that
the wheat is greatly injured by the rust The yield
will be much diminished on this account
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GEN. PErT1eREw.-By telegraphic dispatch to
Mr. Shepard, of this City, dated 4th June, we learn
that "Gen Pettigrew is not dead, but prisoner of
war" The numerous friends Of this accomplished
and gallant officer will be greatly gratifed to learn
that he was not slain in battle it at one time
feared he was. We think it probable, however,
from what we have heard that he is severely
wounded
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Hillsboro', N. G, May Is, 1859.

ID UNAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER ON SUN
HI day the 26th Of January last my negro boy named
ANTHONY. He is of whitish yellow complexion, about
feet inches high ls 90 years DID, and supposed
to weight about 40 pounds He has heavy head Of hair,
and talks short when questioned, and has down look
No doubt he is trying to pass for free boy:
will give the above reward for him delivered to at
Prospect H Csswel County, confined in any Jail 20
get him. - - +. l.. WARREN.
Caswell Co. March IA, 1852. l2-wtf.
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The Richmond Fight.

Our readers will find in another column an in
teresting account of the battles near Richmond on
Saturday and Sunday last 1t is as full as we were
able to make it from the Richmond papers up to
this writing
1t will be seen that our forces fought with despe-
ration. Along side of our brave men from other
States, North Carolina bore her full share of the
brunt of the conflict. Hundreds of families in the
State mourn the noble dead and the many wounded,
who stood up with heroic bravery and fell at last
on that hotly contested field. The old State is
gailantry Of their fathers.
The wounding of Gen. Johnston, commander-in-
chief has been scarcely mentioned by the papers.
He was wounded on Saturday by spent shot in the
groin His wound is not considered dangerous,
but he was compelled to leave the field. Gen. G.
A. Smith succeeded him, though 1t is believed that
Gen. Lee is now in command.
The ground, as we'll as the condition of our men,
owing to great exposure and but little wholesome
food, unfavorable to our success; but notwth-
standing these odds and the superior arms and
numbers of the enemy, our forces drove them from
their entertainments to the swamp and obtained a
signal success We can but regret that any cause
should have prevented our forces from following
them up on Monday and completing the victory
In every instance during this war where we have
stopped or fallen back for any cause and given the
enemy time to recover, we have been damaged
Our troops retired on Sunday night to better po-
stion, and the enemy at once back to his first
entertainments and camps. The work, therefore, is
to be done over. He is entrenching again, which
will require immense sacrifice of life to beat him
back.
The numbers of the enemy on both wings where
the battle was delivered, were about 60,O0O-ours
about 40 to $4,000. Our losses or that Of the enc
my are not yet ascertained correctly.
Fhe place near which the battle Of Saturday last
was fought is not Bear or Boar, but Bow Swamp,
so called from the fact that the swamp at that point
is in the shape of bow.
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Gen. Lee, the Commanding General of all the
Confederate forces, has issued an address to the
troops near Richmond, that there will be no more
retreating We second the motion. We have said
from the beginning that if we would end the war
speedily and successfully, our forces must fight
vigorously. Victory and nothing short Of it. should
be our aim in every battle.
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NAL S1MoNToN.-Of those who fell in the late
battle near Richmond, none was more worthy or
gallant than Maj. Absalom K. simonton, of this
State. Maj. Simonton was formerly a Captain in
the 4th regiment State troops, but had been pro-
NOTED to Major in the same regiment He was
member of the last Legislature from Iredell county,
where, in common with his numerous friends in
other parts of the State, his death will be deeply
lamented
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We learn that private letter was received by
yesterdays mail, from citizen of this town, who
is now in Richmond, in which he states that the
"Goldsborough Volunteers" Company 3D." 4th
Regiment N G. State Troops, suffered very severely
in the late battle before Richmond Capt A. D.
Tumbro was killed, and 1st Lieut.. Robert B. Potts
had a leg Observation-Disclosures Tribune.
Capt Tumbro was native Of this City, and serv.
ed his apprenticeship as printer in the Standard
office. We record his death with deep regre! He
was a worthy man and brave officer.
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LAND FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

H1oTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT JAS. FORBES
IL of Tyrrs county, died the 2eh day of November,
1889 leaving widow and children. Any persons cam-
ng to be entitled next Of kin heirs at law TO the Do
ceased are hereby notified to forward and make their
claims known to the administrator
~'~'-'" WM 4. SPRUILL, Admir-
June 6, 1862. %-St
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PRoMorED.-It is stated that Col. Pender, of
the 9Th N. G., and Col. G. B. Anderson, of the 4th
N. o. Regiments, were made Brigadier Generals on
the field upon which they had fought with such
eallantry on Saturday last.
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The Register speaks of the conservative meeting
held in this City on Saturday last "a meeting Of
politicians" Nothing could be farther from the truth.
The meeting was composed of farmers and working
men, who assembled to demand reform in the gov
ernment and to rebuke the politicians" and the
spirit of party which have we'll nigh ruined u.s.
Are such men as Nathan Ivy, John O'Rourke, Geo.
W. Haywood, Stephen Stephenson and Robert W.
Seawell politicians? The Register knows they are
not They are of the people, and the meeting on
Saturday was a peoples movement. The people
will endorse it at the polls in August next
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OApruRrD Surgeon ]. F. Shafner, Of the Ssd
N. G. Regiment, and Assistant Surgeon Bsrham, OF
the 2sth, were captured by the enemy during the
battle near Hanover Court House, while nobly aa-
ministering to our wounded men. I" -.s - '...''7
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PLANTERs-lt is recommended to planters and
gardeners to plant large crops otmustar pepper and
tomatoes this season.
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FOR SALE.
Feb. II, , 1862.

FOR SALE.
A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND VALUABLE RESI-.
IA dence and farm of 905 acres within half mile of
Hillsboro from the Depot and Military School 70
in woods The dwelling s large and well arranged kitch
ems roomy large barn and other necessary oubuldngs
The house is beautifully located in grove of nine acres
with very commanding prospect and altogether Of
the most desirable places in the State Terms easy and
possession given Immediately.
L. P OLDS.
H;llshoro' N q Nav II 1890 2Q-vtf
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June ., 1855!
LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALEs
Il OFFER FOR SALE THE TRACT OF LAND ON
which reside containing nine hundred acres situated
ten miles west of Oxford, Granville county, lying mmedi-
atey on Tar River, in first rate neighborhood. 1t is
growth of corn, wheat and tobacco About onethird
in original growth. The plantation is in good condition
and under first rate fence
Will take in part payment young negroes, and would
prefer the balance in Confederate Treasury notes. if de-
sirable would sell on any reasonable time.
WIN. DANIEL.
Berea, Granville Co., N. c., June s, 1862 M-wM
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Public Sentiment. -
Extract from a letter to the Editor of the Stand
ard, dated

ard, dated
Fish DAN, Wake, June 8, 1852.
"Your paper is gaining ground in this region
The people are falling out with the Register, and
are going to send for the Standard Your paper is
much prosecuted by certain set, but it is always
the rpest fruit that the birds seek first. intend
to do all can for the Standard"
We are much obliged to our friend for his good
wishes. The circulation of the Standard was never
SO large as it is at present We venture to say that
we have as many subscribers as both the political
papers published in this City. We state this only
to show that the people are with US. :.
A friend writing to us from Alamance County,
under date June Sd, says:
"Time and paper are scarce, but I cannot forbear
returning you the thanks of about nine.tenth of
the people of Alamance, for the conservative and
patriotic course you have pursued during the pres
ent troublesome and dangerous times Every man
with whom l have conversed for the last two or
three months, concurs in saying that there must be
change in the management of State affairs, or ruin
will inevitably be the result So far, l have met
with but one William Johnston man in my inter-
course with the people, which has been pretty ex-
tensive"
Extract from letter to the Editor of the Stand
ard dated
RurHERFoRDroN, 9th May, 1862.
II enclose proceedings of a meeting held here,
recommending Col. Vance for Governor. His name
is tower of strength in this region. The ultra Sc
cessionists were taken all aback and it is evident
from their conduct that they fear him more than
any other man."
private in Col. Vances regiment writes us as
follows from Kinston:
II, private in the 26th regiment, think it my
duty to contradict through the Raleigh STANDARD,
the statement in the Charlotte Democrat, that Col
Vance was not in the fight at Newbern. To that
statement l give the lie. Col Vance aoas in the
fight at Newbern"
This statement originated in this City, from the
same source which started the report at Camp Man.
gum, that the Convention was about to vote the
State back into the old Union. A secret organiza
ton no doubt exists liz this State by which ISLANDERS
are gotten up and sent from point to point, to be
used against the conservatives. The Editor of the
Democrat, though he is pretty good at originating
stories, is still better echo and repeater. III
says Col. Vance was not in the fight at Newbern
Of course he ought to know, for he was two hun
dred and fifty miles from the field of battle!
Extract from letter to the Editor of the Stand
ard, dated
FAYETTEVILLE, June 8, 1862.
"Our people are delighted at the prospect o
having Col. Vance as candidate for Governor
You may set him down as elected. if he will ALLOW
his name to be used"
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MARRIED,
In This County on the 29th ult, by L. O. Manly. Rso
Mr. GsoRek s. WILSON and Miss SARAH E. POWELL daurh
Ter OF Mr.. Cabot Powell, of this county
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TO CAPTAINS OF COMPANIES.
nN THE 25TH OF LAST MONTH MY SON. WAL.
~ TER ELLINGTON, who is fifteen years Of age Iefs
my house without r consent, for the purpose Of voun-
country but consider him too young endure the hard
ships Of camp life Any information in relation to him
VIII be thankfully received and appeal especially Cap
taIns of companies for information to where he is Nv
pOstofice is Grove, Chatham County, N. c.
F. F. ELLINGTON.
June ., 1867. M-Stpd
ARREST THE DEsERTBR- $50 REWARD.
TIME UNDERSIGNED WILL PAY THIRTY DOL
L lars for the arrest and delivery of JACOB STANLY
to Company G, SD regiment n c. T. Said Sany is Is
years Of age five feet six inches high, and when last
heard from at bis home in Johnston county, seven
miles southwest of Smithfeld.
JNO g. LEACH
Capt. Co. G, SD Regt. N. c. T.
June 9, 1852 M-wltpd.
The New York herald., 1862-12-31
FINANCIAL AND CONNER CIAl.
TUESDAY, Dec. SO r. II.

TUESDAY, Dec. 30-6 Pm.
Money is worth from to per cent ON caA,
and the best commercial signatures pass at ab0ut
the same rates. Certificates Of public indebted
ness arc u per cent better. Demand notes fell
OH this morning, on the rumor that the Committee
OF Ways and Means was going to report bill
authorizing the duties to be paid in paper. We
have seen telegram from Mr.. Spauldng, of the
Committee OF Ways and Means, stating that the
rumor is devoid OF foundation.
Gold fuctuated to-day between 132sS and 13s
closing at lss bid. The duness Of gold in viewof
tho excited condition Of the stock market and the
prevailing belief in more greenbacks.. .exctes some
surprise. It win be remembered, however, that
geld and stocks seldom advanced Simultaneously
during The campaign of last sumpcr.s Speculation
seemed to visit them alternately Exchange ID
higher and advancing. This afternoon the leading
bankers refused to draw under 1867. There was
very little business done ut the advance.
stocks continue active and buoysnt. At the arse
board to-day the market was excited, and prices
an higher, with the exccptioDo governments,
which are neglected. Railway bonds are il
great request. The issues of the Northwestern.
advanced per cent to-day. There is a rumor thas
the company will shortly convert the coupons On
thrs enabling it to commence payment on all -
Indebtedness next summer. This arrangements
would benefit all parties in interest: the second
mortgage bonds would probablybe worth as much
without the coupons as with them, and pre-
f,rred stock would be likely to sell at 20 ~.
At the first hoard Pacific Mail rose "a, Erie
4, Erie preferred "a, Harlem preferred n,
southern old !, guaranteed "a, illinois Central
Eork
Wavue /. At the one +. N. call of the public
hoard. the market was very firm indeed, with
great activity. One house sold $4,000 shares or
stock. including 5000 shares of Erie at 6511ss-
Illinois Central wss also active at q further nd
vance. AT the second board tcloscd) the markct
generally reacted Il "a per cent; but Cleveland
ana pittsbu,g rose 60 90, after selling at the OPEN
inr this morning at 5l1s. At the four p. NJ. call
sof the public board the market was firm, and q
large business was donc.. The following were the
last sArotations.--
The New York herald., 1862-12-31

25th-1he steamship Ariel Of the California une, -
rived at Now York, and reported that the eutuog4
trip to Asphwau, on December T. she captured ~
the pirate Alabama and pundered. On account AZ the
large number Of passengers on board after detention
two days the Ariel was allowed TO proceed the CAP
tam giving bond for two hundred and twenty -eehe
thousand dollars. ~
About fifteen hundred rebel cavalry attack the Union
force at Dumries, Va, but driven Off with heavy
loss. Our loss three killed and eleven wounded.
ASth.--The cavalry force under Generals Blunt ana
Heron attacked the rebels at Van Buren, Ark after
short engagement drove them the river leaving
seven killed and many wounded. Two steamers and one
hundred prisoners captured, together with large
quantity Of corn camp e7uipage, wagons horses mules
No
The Union troops evacuated New Madrid.
The Army Of the Potomac retains its position on the
banks of the Rarpshannock river opposite kredericks
burg, with signs OF an immediate movement
The Union forces Of the West In active operations
and decisive movements are anticipated
At New Orleans and along the Lower mississippi every
thing indicates that effective blows to the rebellion are
soon to be struck.
The New York herald., 1862-12-31

u Gssersi Averiis brigade. Hartwcsd capturing
nearly the entire two companies
SOth-brigadier General Stahl attacked the enemy OF
saickers Ferry, Va and followed them with three hum
dred cavalry into their camps Berryvils. Whites
rebel cavalry were driven In al directions, nearly all
tneir ocers CAPTURED and their coors taken The Third
Seventh and Twelfth Virginia cavalry were also attacked
and routed. Forty OF theu with horses we're taken
prisoners and ty killed and wounded and two colors
taken. One wagon load of pistols and carbnss
picked up on the road thrown away by the flying enemy
Eighty cattle and eighty horses were also brought in.
Our loss Ia killed and wounded was fifteen.
30th.-A severe shock OF an earthquake was felt at
Memphis Tenn.
The New York herald., 1862-12-31


-esdes considerable quantities Of quartermssers' and
conmissary stores we caped OF the rebels o2S stand
OF small arms and 10 900 rounds of ammunition.
lieutenant Colonel Wood with -four hundred and fifty
Union cavalry attacked, and after most desperate en-
counter routed from owensooro Ny, eight hundred
and twenty-five wounded Our loss was three Killed and
eighteen wounded.
sI;irmish took place at Munfordvsle, KY, in which
battalion Of the 1hrd Ohio cavalry routed large force
o. rebels who lett fifty dead the field Our loss
only two killed and five wounded.
Ihe main body of the rebel army o invasion succeeded
ncrossing the Potomac river al Shepardstown Va, and
the Union forces coming up occupied the bank on the
2ist-,oonel Barnes with brigade crossed the Poto-
into Virginia Sbepardstown. where they encoun
position about hours and captured four pieces Of
artillery but finally forced 10 rccross the river with
loss Of hundred aud nfty men, killed, wounded
Three regiments OF Union cavalry, under Colonel Ed
McCook drove the rebel force ont Of Munfordsvie, KY,
aud reoccupisd the place.
Cartain shueer attacked about the number Of For
rests rebel cavalry mile from Lebanon Junction. and
drove them distance. The rebels were reinforced
by twice their number but troops stl pursued the
driving them into Boston, killing Ive wounding seven
and capturing thirtytwo We lost eleven prisoners
x2dThe President Of the United states issued pro-
clainatop, OF which the following Is an extract-
On the first day q January in the our Lord one
slaves WITHIN any % o. az any Y ps q ~ sd5s s
Sses shall be- then forever
the exee,e goyerfnen, Of the United states including the
military and authority thereof VIII recognize and main
tam Of sue persons and viii do no act or acis
frnress such persons, OF then ~ any cn0s ey
map for their actual frecdom that the Executive Will
m ne frs day ~ Jannary aforesaid, by proclamation de-
anac States and parts Of states any IN which the
peope thereof respectively shall then be Ia rebellion against
The United The fact that nny state OF the people
thereof shall be IN good faith represented In the
Congress The United States ~ members chosen thereto q
eecons wherein majority o the qualified voters 81 such
shall participated shall la the absence OF strong
cOunicrvang testimony. DC deemed conclusive evidence
that such and people thereof not been In re-
bclon against the Unit~d States
The Pennsylvania militia that had been ordered 10 the
borders OF Maryland 10 repc the supposed Intended nva
sion Of the rebels were re' allied aud dsbanded
23i-The following section OF the Conscation act went
into practical operaton.--
sec And be further enacted That if any person with
An any STATE or Territory OF the United States other than
those named as aforesaid after the u this being
engaged In armed rebellion agalns the OF the
United States aiding abetting snci rebeilnn shall not
within sixty days after public warning and proclamation
duly given and made BY the President of NE onte states
The New York herald., 1862-12-31
NEWS FROM THE WEST INDIES.

The British Admirars Trip TO Nasssu,
N. P.-Reasons for His visit-AetioH Of
Admiral Wilkes, United states Navy.
(From the Bermuda Royal Gazette, Dec.
We give elsewhere two eaternenis from the Nassau
WIVES and h;s Two "a gnnbo@s h the ISsma wa,srs
Admiral Milne will be at Nassau either to-day tomor
row, and there can be no doubt that the Amiable"
Wilkes viii soon have his rights and privileges defned -
him. @1 #~sM&
ADMIRAL WILKES BLOCKADE OF rHE BANANAS.
(From the Nassau Guardian, Nov. q
The incident Of Thursday afternoon should be known n
England, for its consequences may be momentoua
Admiral Wilkes with two steamers approached our har
r and sgnaiized for pilot Pilot Loyd out carry
n8 tby the governors directons) his exceency pro-
OF the llth Of March and informed the federal
admraAhat he could not bring him into port without
me- .ne mission Of The Governor The Adnirars
pmeo 20 me osect that he would not ask IT, and would
Sone ~ witnoas IT, However, he did not como in but
70 tne sort and there Lay of III the distances
OF marine league h,m our shores. ss
FgSosy M 20 .ns VILE be was standing of near The
the boat of the Baracuta .sd nut OFF with the exnress
intention or communicating web him shut the Admiral
in sgnaly discourteous mannsr moved of so as -
avoid communicating with them.
OF course enough is known Of Admiral wilkes TO favor
INC 70 '. nel.ner tae Vueens proclamation nor
acting with haste rudencss and Violence The come.
quences Of such action may be most disasrous Sor d
not TO be presumed that the government viii toera any
attempt OF bis TO come into port in defiance OF her IA
jesty's orders He will not be allowed 70 in, ana
England in q war.
Recently, as we are informed, English vessels have
oeen taken close TO the Abac0 Gays. And to
ALL the bocksding squadron placed the
Of an officer notorious for his precipitation his contempt
Of laws and usages and for his deep dislike England
1t is impossible that In this state Of things voyy
serious collision should not occur or that very serious
damage should not bs inflicted English ships and pro.
perty TIE only means Of preventing either is to have
efficient force in these We have complete con.
dence in the zeal and gaantry Of Captain Malcolm. hh
officers and But the Barracuda cannot be hsre
and OF Abaco Ut the tne And insufficient foroe
is, to like Admiral Wilkes only temptation 20 VIE
ence and offence; and such violence may most materially
damage the property and damny the interests Of EGG
lish merchants and shippers.
wetrust therefore, that feelings OF self interest IL nsg
Of patriotism viii stimulate the merchants Of England -
urge upon their the necessity Of keeping up
adequate force hero and that the sympathies Of Eng
lishmen viii support and uphold the local governments n
any which the precipitation OF Admiral wilkes.
Q men like him, may compel 1t 70 resort to foe the
vindicaton of English homer and the protection Of EnA
property and possessions.
The New York herald., 1862-12-31
One Years Index to the New
York Herald.
Operations in September, October, No
vember and December.
Ths Rebel Invasion OF NIaryland--Bat-
ties oT South Mountain, Antictam,
A-u-k-a. Corinth, Perryville, Craw-
ford Prairie and Fredericksburg,
Advance Into North Carolina,
The Banks Expedition,

We conclude to-day the publication of our chro.
noiogy of the events of 1862. 1t will form anindex
totle NEW YORK HERALD for the past year, and be
Of great value to the reader and historian, and
should be carefully preserved for reference.