davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
Roanoke Island.

This post together with the Northeastern Coun-
ties of this State, have been transferred to
the military department Of General Huger, the
accomplished commander at Norfolk. If so,
the people of that section will, no doubt be
gratified The immediate command Of Roanoke
Island and posts adjacent has been conferred upon
Gen. H. A. Wise. of Va, who We understand, is at
his post and is working with great energy to put the
Island in complete state Of defence Astrong force
is concentrating in that region and we trust every
thing will be in readiness before the enemy makes
an attack.
The enemy can have no design to take Roanoke
Island with the view of efecting any permanent
Judgement there but his object must be to pass up
the Sound, either to harrass the good citizens OF
that section with fire and sword, or to effect rear
movement upon Norfolk. Hence, we hope tho pol
icy of concentrating large force on the Island will
not be adopted, but only sufficient number OF men
to give the enemy check and to man the guns WELL
with ample means of retreat in the event OF their
being overpowered. The fate of Hatteras should
warn US against placing forces in position from
whence there is no retreat if necessity demands it.
With half chance, our boys down there will lick
double their number of Yankees, but an overpower-
ing force would render the means Of retreat impor.
tant in the last resort.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
WAR N EWS.

The war news for several days has been entirely
confined to Kentucky. We hear Of no conflict Of
arms in any other quarter.
Intelligence received at Abingdon and Lynchburg,
confirm the report Of the battle between troops
under Gen. Marshall and the Yankees, about miles
beyond Prestonburg Kentucky. Gen. NJ discover
ing the large force of the enemy determined TO fall
back to strong position near Prestonburg. but was
overtaken before he reached it.
The enemys cavalry commenced the attack, and
after very fierce but short conflict, were repulsed
when their infantry coming up, the fight began in
earnest 1t continued to rage for three hours DUR
ing which time several brilliant charges were made
by our troops, each charge being gallantly met by
the enemy, but they were finally compelled to fly,
notwithstanding their vast superiority Of numbers
throwing away, in their precipltate flight, guns,
swords pistols knapsarks, and everything else that
impcded their flights. Their exhibition of feetness
is said to have far outstripped the lannon's Bull Run
stampede
The loss of the enemy is represented to have been
400, and our loss some Is or 90 killed. The Fed
erals on the other hand claim the victory, alleging
that they had only killed and % wounded and
that our lesi was about GO.
dispatch from Cairo to the St. Louis Repuhh-
can, states that the fleet at that place left on the
10TH and would ascend the Tennessee river to what
point was not known.
The Memphis Appeal of the 10th, gives a full ac-
count of the enemy's forces and Of ours and seems
to be confident that the high expectations of the
country in the of Gen. A. s. Johnston, will
be fully realized.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

MrssouRL-Mr j. W. Tucker, native Of South
Carolina but who was editor of the Missouri State
Journal at St. Louis, until it was suppressed by
Gen. Lyon, is publishing 4 sprightly little sheet
called the Missouri Army Aryus, in Gen. Prices
camp, at Springfield Mo. In late number, the
editor makes most stirring and eloquent appeal to
the Confederate States to aid the heroic State Of
Missouri in expelling the Yankees from its borders
He represents the suferings Of that State TO have
been greater than any other; that the people are
largely in favor OF the South, and that with twenty
additional regiments and the necessary munitions,
Missouri could in short time be rid of the inva'
ders, We hope the appeal may reach the heart of
tn. government and people Of the South. OF Gen.
Price Mr.. T. speaks in the highest terms. He says:
"The Duke of Wellington, in his living and Sest
days. could not exactly fill the place OF Cen Price
in Missouri and such conception is omlnous ana
disastrous. Will the people Of the South make
themselves heard and felt in this crisiS:"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
To the Breach, North.Carolinians.

10 the Breach North. Car0linianS.
The news Of the threatened invasion Of our coast
by the Burnside expedition at Hatteras Inlet and
the absolute necessity Of filling up the ranks Of the
twelve months volunteers whose term will soon ex-
pre- call loudly to the brave men of the old North
State to rally to the rescue We feel sure that We
have not mscalculated the patriotism and the cour-
age Of our noble people. Thousands OF them as yet
have not gone to the field. While their brethren
and sons have stood in the breach, many OF them
have been left at home to labor in other spheres for
the promotion of the war. But the time has come
when the rest of us must buckle on our armor and
prepare for the conflict.
While we are writing, the enemys fleet may be
bombardng our batteries, or Smelling towns, or
ravag,ng our coast The highest stake has been
thrown by the North upon the success Of the Burn
side expedition. Could it be successful in demon
s,raton in the rear of Norfolk, none tell the
tent of the calamity Could it succeed in an attack
upon Newbern, as seems to lie anticipated by some,
how much would it cost to repair the damage3
Shall the enemy triumph even for hour over US
Let it not be- ye brave men of the old North State
but rush to the breach, and save your soil from
dissertation by the foot of the vanda Yankees. Get
ready, awake and arise We brave men to resist the
foe to the last extremity to stand in the shoes Of
your brethren who have been bearing in advance of
you the horrors of the camp and the dangers Of the
battle field.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
DIE d

In this City o. Sunday the 18th inst Mrs. Rtxa Hoaxr
BLOW, widow Of the late Joseph Hornbow, Of Edenton
In this County, Friday morning the 18th inst, Mr.
JAxEs BorLAN. aged about S5 years He highly re-
spectacle citizen, and his death will be much regretted by
large number Of the people Of Wake. and especially
bT his intimate friends
In Newbern recently, JoHx N. RosrR1s Esq.,. highly
citizen of that place. and for many years the
enc'ent Cashier Of the Bank of the State.
uG Inc s'h INST after protracted Illness Miss ELrASx
GhshS daughter of Major and Anne Green of Orange
County, aged /" years. 10 months and II days
At Carolina G; on the 2sd OF December 1861, of Pneu
monia JOHN +. TURNER, son Of Wm ID. Turner ESQ
member Of the Wake Guards, Co. d. ss,h Regiment n C.
Vols. in the 2sd year Of bis age
EuoRy on the deceased would be useless to those &c.
quanted with him. He was noted for his upright con.
duct and in whatever station placed When
his country called for her to defend SOIL he cheer.
fully offered his services being Of the FRS. voun-
teer his company The deceased bad for several years.
been pous and consistent member Of the Methodist Eps
c"pa Church His relatives and acquainsnees will deeply
mourn his loss but not those who have NO hope-6r
they have every evd. that his soul is rest 1t
hard indeed that young promising. with every
indication of making useful and honnred citizen should
thus be cut downbut the will Of the Lord be done-Cox
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

HuRLBuT.-James Lyons, Esq, Of Richmond,
Va, Commissioner connected with the War De-
partment states in card in the Richmond Eaqut-
rer that no one is to blame for releasing Mr. Hurl-
butt the supposed spy, but himself He afirms,
that after the most careful investigation of his case,
he became convinced by the very highest testimony,
that Mr.. H. had changed bis opinion, and was now
loyal son Of The South. We are glad to see this.
Perhaps other charges of the Examiner may be
met as easily. Let not any one, much less the au-
thorities of the government suffer in public estima-
ton, by the msstatenents or falsehoods, or igno-
rance Of the press, or any one else Weook for &C.
casional omissions or blunders in any and all hui
man governments. To err is human. But the
charges of the Examiner have been SO confidently
made, and have withal come so thickly, we think it
due to the public as we'll as to the government,
that they should be corrected promptly.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
lPOSTSOFFICE DEPARTMENT.
RICHMOND, Va. Jan. ia isS,.

DMoPOsALs FOR PRINTING fOST-Or.
FOE BLANKS AND PAPER FOR THE SANE:
Sealed proposals. will be received at this Depsrmen: until
TOR the use Of tie PcsOces in the Confederate States
period Of four years from and after the LIST day Of
march %s next the following BLANKS, viz:
Sommon Post Ellis, Is q sheet.
signature Post Bills, IL on a sheet
iU!sttioution Signature Post Bills.
U.s.nontion Signature Post Bills extra size.
1eeouot OF MALTA received for delivery.
H n Of Mails sent for delivery.
accoun, o. Mails sent from distributing Offices
Issoun. OF nails received for distribution
Account Current.
Distribution Account Current.
Account Of prepaid printed Matter;
Account Of Nails sent bv Route Avents
CIcuar Letters of the Department
me attention OF bidders is directed to the following
ed an ss i an Act eth
mum rates OF compensation for printing and paper .x
SECTION o. The Postmaster General shall oau,ruct for
the publication Of and other blanks Connected
Sompost'on including rule aud figure work per 900
my cents for presswork per clean token, he sheets
TO be less than IL BY % inehes fifty cents for paper ten
ter'ng the Lame of Postmaster post.b, other
blank nor shall there be additional charge for eompo
non "9en the name of the post.oce alone changed.
nt me Printer shall be required to keep always hand
forms for blanks and when new orders Civ
en- inc charge shall be made only for the press work and
tns and such new composition may be necessary
perntendent Of Public Printing supervise all the print
ing zone under contract with any executive department
70 me quality Of paper to be used the character Of type
and the execution Of the work. and also as to the
time and order in which the sane shall be completed
Specimens Of the various kinds of blanks and quality OF
paper may be seen at this Department will furnished
upon application, and also in the large Postoces within
the States.
Proposals will be received for the printing and paper
separately, or for them jointly. The contract will be
awarded to the lowest and best bidder the best bid to be
determined after careful examination, for the purpose Of
ascertanng which bid will in its practical results be most
advantageous to the Department.
samples Of the style Of printing and of paper must
company each proposal and each bidder must furnish with
his proposal evidence Of his ability comply with his bid
Sufficient sureties will be required to contract and the
blanks are to be delivered a the Department the
pense Of the contractor.
1.-THE contract for paper be awarded separately from the
contract for printing the party contracting will be
CURED to deliver the paper to the contractor for the print
ing, without expense to the Department
Proposals must be endorsed the outside Of the enve
ope with Proposals for printing Post Office BIsnka and
Paper for the and addressed to the Chief Of the APP
poin1ment Bureau, Richmond Va.
JOHN H. REAGAN,
Postmaster General.
JAM 90, 1862 4-w&sw4t
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
The Ru,nside Expedition.

Late intelligence seems 70 rcIder the matter no
LONGER doubtful that at least forty war vessels OF
the Burnside Expedition have been seen within
few days lying in the ofing at Hatteras Inlet
Whether any had passed over the swash into the
Sound was not certainly known as late as Sunday
last. The objects of the expedition have not yet
been developed, yet we can scarcely bring ourselves
to believe that after the vault:ng of the whole
Yankee nation over the magnitude OF the expedi-
ton and its great designs, it can be intended Sc
riously to menace our coast This view receives
also additional force from the recent rumor that the
fleet at Port Royal had left those waters with the
view of cooperating with the Burnside expedition.
The idea, however, seems to be entertained ny some
persons at Newbern and other points, that Newbern
and Roanoke Island are to be the points Of attack
few days will be sufficient to determine that point
It would seem, however, from what we learn, that
the fleet had been at Hatteras sufficiently long
already for it to have made an attack ere ths' II
that were its object Perhaps the mails before We
20 to press will enlighten us further.
Whatever may be its purpose, we hope our people
are ready to meet the foe manfully and resoluteiy
at all hazards. He may gain temporary advantage
at some points poorly qualified to resist him. out
We arc sure when he puts his foot on the main land
of the soil of the old North State, her people from
Currituck to Cherokee will rally as one man 70
drive him from it or to resist his advance step ny
step.
p s. Our latest information just before going to
press leaves no doubt of the presence OF the Burn
side expedition at Hatteras Inlet The Northern
naners and our advices from the East state that the
design of the expedition is to operate in Pami'co
Sound We learn that at Newbern information had
been obtained from pilots or others who hao es'
caned from the fleet that it was designed to attack
Newbern,: wv ashng ton, Roanoke Island, and then
Elizabeth CITY, Edenton SC. At Goldsboro, 1t is
said. that certain information had been obtained
that number of vessels had entered the Pamllco
Sound.
If this be 50. we cannot doubt that the first point
Of attack will be at Roanoke Island, and the main
object of the expedition is to get in the rear OF Nor
folk The attack upon Newbern, Washington and
the Albemarle towns are also included in the pro
eramme. We withhold an expression OF our fears,
if an early attack is made upon Roanoke Island
Gen, Wise has been appointed there too recently te
have accomplished much Should damage ensut
we shall charge 1t upon the removal Of Gen. I'LL
from tina: department He had started plans OF DC
fence which, if he had been permitted to carry out
would have rendered US secure against an attack
The knowledge of the Yankees of our condition II
that quarter, obtained from the Hatteras people, II
doubtless equal to the information possessed
d-ouarters either at Richmond or Raleigh.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

BANK OF RoxBoRo.-We return thanks to G. S.
Winstcad, Esq, the courteous, gentlemenly and
whole-soulcd Cashier of the Bank of Roxboro',"
for one among the first notes of its issue. The note
before US is V.-MiLton Chronicle.
Our thanks are also due to Mr.. Winstcad for a V
note the first emission of the Roxboro' Bank. The
design Of the note is very handsome and it is print
ed on good paper. The Bank Of Roxboro' was char
tered in February last, with capita! Of 100000.
The Hon. E. G. Reade is President, and G. S. Win
stead, Esq., Cashier. bank was needed in this
locality, which is among the wealthiest and most
enterprising in the State and with such officers,
the public may rest assured that the institution will
be we'll managed
We are ready to sample as many new notes as it
may be the pleasure of our friends to send us.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

The SpIEs-The Richmond Eramiaer continues
to reiterate the charge that Lincoln spies nest the
departments of government about Richmond, and
prowl the country in quest of information for the
Yankee government 1t airms that although the late
expedition Of Gen. Jackson to Romney had been kept
very secret even from the officers Of the division,
yet when he drove the enemy to Hancock, the Bal
tmore american was found in their camp giving a
detailed account of the movement and plan of at
tack! The Examiner thinks that paper must have
obtained it from some one connected with the war
department. Perhaps not. Yet these facts call for
vigilance and promptness in ferretting them out
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
Rather Pointed.

The Greensboro Patriot notices with some
piquancy the slanderous attack Of "Traveller" in
late Richmond Esaminer, upon the good people Of
Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Davidson and Wilkes
The Patriot processes not to know who Travel
lei" is but in the following seems to take the gen.
tleman by the ears and shakes him rather unmer-
cifully. We hope no Judge or ex-Judge Of this
State can be meant Men Of the cloth ought to be
ashamed, Of such dirty business The Patriot
speaks advisedly when it endorses the people of
that region, the ISLANDERS of Traveller" to the con-
trary, notwithstanding The Patriot says:
1--WE know not who this Mr.. Traveller is. He
He may be some one who occasionally sojourns in
Salem. He may have done so as Judge. He may
or has been in some military position or he may
hold, has held, or expects to hold some commission
or position to which money is attached, but no
danger of life or member; but we venture to ex-
press our belief that if he will show himself or
tell his name, it will appear that his Islander is not
calculated to disturb or harm any individual or
community of any "region."
We venture to say further, that when he mingies
with the people Of Salem, he smiles and gives them
signs of his confidence and respect as nicely as any
gentleman can. And, moreover, that in the " re-
gion" described by Traveller" there can not be
found one in thousand who is not ready to make
more sacrifice and do more real hard fighting for
our Confederacy than this slanderous scribbler.
As to there being any clandestine correspondence
between this section Of country and the enemy, we
feel assured that the idea emanated from Travel
ler's' dstempered imagination. But if there are
traitorous sinners who labor to make the North be-
leve that dangerous Union sentiment yet exists
in the South, how great sinner must this writer
bel His communication tells the enemy the same
falsehood. lie sins against light and knowledge,
r and ought 20 be beaten with many stripes"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

a CALL FOR VoLuNTEERs-The proposition of
Hon. s. Ii. Rogers TO raise battalion of volunteers
for the war, We hope will be properly responded
to by our people. The State and country needs
them even now in the field. Rally, friends, rally.
We are glad to learn that the Independent COM
pany Of mounted Rangers which has been some
time talked off in this County, is rapidly filling up
by the efforts Of Capt R. S. Tucker, 7. J. Utley
and Others We should be glad that the State had
twenty such companies at present on the Coast
This company affords our active young men Of
opportunity to serve their country honor
ably and efficiently in this hour of need
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

SALE OF NEW MARKET FOUNDRY.
IN THE 18th OF FEBRUARY NEXT,
U will be sold Auction at New Market Foundry, near
New Market Randolph County N G, all the pruperty be-
Company, with the MACHINE SHOPS. saw MILL &C.,
and s necessary Buildings for operatives The Machine.
ryis moved by good water power and every thing ID in
good working order.
Two good LATHEs. BLACKSMITH TOOLS. PAT:
TERMS, FLAsKss large quantity Of wrought cast and
Also,
variety Of finished work, among which .re. THRESH-
TkRS. PL0UGIiS, MILL GEARING, MOULD BOARDS,
&c. The Foundry and Shops will be kept in operation till
the sale and every opportunity will be afforded before the
sale to any person wishing to examine the property and
possession given Immediately after the SALE
1s'"' DC '''s known &C JOSEPH !as ~ EEwIs Clerk
Jan. 81, 1862. Avid.
oFF1cERszALL RANKsaGAN BE SUP.
II Fine Gray Cloths.
Fine Gray Csssimeres,
Confederate Blue Cloth.
Gold Lace,
Shoulder Straps, Scarlet,
Sky-blue, Black and Green,
Trimmings, enable US to offer to all
Officers complete outfits at fair prices.
THE CONFEDERATE OVERCOAT
Is finished, cut and trimmed in the most approved STYLE
BLANKS FOR MEASURES
Furnished upon application.
All orders will receive prompt attention. and Goods
sent. Lash on delivery.
0. s. BALDWIN,,
Manufacturer OF Military Clothing
81 Market St Wilmington, N. c.
MILO JOURNEYMEN TAILORS CAN GET
immediate employment at the above house. Cash paid
weekly for work, and highest price
o. s. BALDWIN,
Wilmington, N. C.
Jan. 81, 1852 7-$4tnside.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

The UrLEY GuS.-This North. Carolina inven-
ton, we are glad to learn has been recently tested
by Gen. Huger, at Norfolk, and it is said he enter
tains favorable opinion in regard to its power and
accuracy. The inventor, Mr.. Gray Utley, is wor-
thy and ingenious man. and deserves the encour-
agement of the government His own State was
afraid of the expense of testing his cannon but now
that it has been done by the Confederate authori-
ties we hope the fact that it is hCarona in
vention, will no longer be drawback to his enter
prico
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

SALE-The Salem Pres announces fb1 E. A.
Vogler, Esq, Of that place. salt agent for Forsyth
County, has just received several hundred bushels
Of salt made on the ssacoast We presume, under Dr.
Worth's superinteudence, to be sold at costs ind
charges Our friend Vogler must have been indie:
fatigable in his efforts to procure it We hear Of
no salt to sell here on State account Who is the
agent in this County, 1t is said the salt is very
fine, being stronger than much IN use.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

Coz. HENSINesEN.-This gallant officer was here
on Monday, as bearer of dispatches to Gov Clark,
supposed to be in relation to the defences Of Roam
oke Island Col. H. has seen service in Europe,
and was conspicuous in the Nicaraugan expedition
under Walker. Hc was with Gen. Wise in his CALI
paen in Western Virginia COL H. is a fine look
ing man. and "eyery inch soldier"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
The Convention.

twill be seen by the report of the proceedings
Of the Convention, that nothing was done on Mon
dav for the want of quorum. This is owing no
doubt to various causes,-among them the threaten
ed aspect Of afars in the East l: is an important
crisis doubtless in the affairs of the State, whether
the attack be made upon US by the Burnside expe-
diton or not; and We trust in few days the Con-
yention will be full and that it will transact its
business promptly and wisely, and adjourn.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22

3SrH VOLUNTEER REGIMENT.-We learn that the
ssth regiment of volunteers at Camp Mangum, near
this place, have chosen their field officers, as fol-
lows: Capt William j. Hoke Of Lincoln, Colonel !;
Capt Oliver II. Dockery, Of Richmond, Lieutenant
Colonel; Capt Sharpe, Of Alexander, Major. These
are excellent selections.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
The Latest News.

The last mails bring US no intelligence from the
seat Of war; There seems to be lull at all points.
Perhaps it is the calm which preccdes the storm.
Chase and the Banks had agreed upon general
plan Of finance. We judge the result will be that
the Lincoln government will force the monied in
situations to supply its demands in some shape.
The last English ARRIVAL the Arabia, brings but
little interesting information. Messrs. Mason and
Slidell had touched at Bermuda and St. Thomas, en-
route for England.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-22
MARRIED.

In walks Comfy, on the 9th inst BY Rev. J. W. F. Ro.
gers NJ. Slox RAlnxe.oS of Harnstt County, TO Miss
SkAAH jam Dlxsn
Ii Hshe Cosuty. on the 18th inst, BY Rev. J. ". p.
Rogers, WnLAH Boom, Esq, 70 Miss NARY bAsEILA G.
SfEHASf, Of Chatham ~.
On Thursday the 18th inst, by VIM. H. Hood Esq. at
The Residence Of the brides father the vicinity Of Eagle
Roek. HEx11 HERs.x ESQ., to Miss MARTHA L, daugh.
ter If Mr.: samuel Strickland, all Of this County.
Spirit of the Age and othtr City papers please copy.