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For the Standard.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Sept. %.

WILMINGTON, N. u, sept. ~
Mn. ED1roR:-I have scarcely got the heart to do
anything Our poor old city is dressed in the ha-
biliments of deepest mourning The oldest of her
citizens have been slain by the prevailing cpl
demic," and the place now more resembles city of
the dead than any thing else. We have lost Mr..
James S. Green, Treasurer of the Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad man of as noble heart as ever
beat; then Immediately afterwards DR.. Dickson,
our most eminent physician; and to-day down on
Wrghtsvjlle Sound we chronicle the death of Mr..
Stephen Jewett, Cashier of the Bank of Whining
ton. In the death of these old citizens more par
ticularly Mr.. Green and DR.. Dickson, Wilmington
has sustained irreparable loss. Never was there
so much sadness, SO much mourning in place be-
fore. To-day we wagon loads of coffins passing
by, and Just now the funeral of some beloved friend
frequently the death of three in one family, and the
announcement of twenty new cases of fever. DIR.
Chopon, who has so kindly volunteered his most
valuable services arrived in the city yesterday and
is doing all for the sufferers that medical skill can
suggest DR.. c., who has had great deal OF ex-
perience in treating the disease pronounces it to
be the most malignant form OF yellow fever, and
states that the fever which has prevailed at Charles
ton and New Orleans is no comparison to it-that
it more resembles the ship or Asatic fever than
any other, which invariably proves fatal. So far,
when the fever has had good hold, no one has re-
covered To-day there are nearly one hundred
cases in the city. 1t seems to be attacking every
body, both black and white. Little children are
running to and fro, begging for somebody to come
and see Pa or Ma just which perchance it may be.
man dies, and is put in a pine coffin, and buried
with but little ceremony funeral 1t is an actual
fact, that some have died and laid six hours before
being shrouded for the reason that there is no one
to do it Every body, with but very few excep-
tions, have left town, and to day every store is
closed 1t seems as if the atmosphere is so intense.
ly poisoned, that no matter what kind of sickness
person is taken WITH it is certain to terminate in
the "prevailing epidemic" WORRELL.
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fFFop the Goldsborough Tribune.l I
AutO.BioZraphv.

In answer to repeated inquiries which nv friend. ara
% s,a msks IN regard to my auto biography take
nmy health will be sufficiently restored to warr,nt
Undertaking tho work. talked Of for some time past
aesre the reader to understand that it is not intended
publish the work, at this time for would not be in.
mume1taL m in even rang degrees, in dverting lie pub.
nc miId from the great subject o National Independence
me- Independence has been and is with
mn,sa Proxlmates glorious contamination matters ofa
more ore Ihlning import may be properly entertained
,a. wlli embrace, perhaps two three VOL
ames OF octavo-though cannot tell precisely how nunh
friends viii please observe that the composition Of
mind and nndsr De ~, al ny ownthe production own
40 net say that may not submit the numers in which
WIN be written t" the perusal of judicous friends for
OF any man. feel that need no HELM Whatever in This
regard did not believe that Providence would euabis
me T 70 iuihlf the task, Lwoad not undertake. it.
nere will be no attempt at display in style or manner
wlI strive to deliver plain unvaruished tale" both az
regards myself and the public incidents with which have
ssrdn" mess am conscious Of many
respect my inclination would adopt the language Of
If Lethe hath the power to blot,
ana raze all former images;
Give me the cup-II envy rot
The talents of Simonedes*
But will nevertheless do my duty, and relate what NAV
sa Earning and institute moral however it may
Many Of the numbers cannot doubt may be considered
Tey SJ Justly w. as Pusrie and there viii be Others
during the progr.s Of the task before me- will write
or any eo0r on subjects that may be useful sustaining
such principles only may approve For this expect
TO pc pald-as means Of present subsistence
Further remarks, on this OCCASION think unnecessa-y
more full! and complete exposition Of nv views on Tho
subject and the object of the publication will appear IN an
Introductory at the proper time which believe the press.
es in general will insert for me-
we'll. ''N'' "'''' - "'''
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Goldsboro', N. G., Sept 20, 1852
distinguished Grecian who taught the Art Of Nom.
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HosrIrALs-The committee of Congress on Hos
pials give i'll connection with their report, an cx-
hbit from the Surgeon General, of the number of
sick and wounded soldiers received in the Hospitals
in Richmond and Petersburg.
In the Richmond Hospitals, he reports 99,5os as
the number admitted from their organization to the
18th Sept last. Of this number he says 9,774 have
beer furloughed, 2,s41 have been discharged 1878
have died, and reports only 1920 as the whole
number now remaining in the Hospitals. That ac-
counts for only about $4,000 of the $4,000. What
has become of the balance?
The Petersburg Hospitals report only 1870 re-
ceived; of whom, s2s have been furloughed, 1871
discharged, TIT dead leaving 1892 in the Hospitals
at the time of the report which accounts for only
about one-half received. Wesupposc the rest must
have taken French leave.
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NOTICE.
LAND AND NEGROES FOR SALE.

II WILL SELL IN THE TOWN OF STATEsyILLE,
Il on Tuesday, the l4th day of October next, "a NE.
GROES These negroes are young and likely some cx-
cellent house servants.
$40 acres Of land. adjoining the town, on which isa
good Grfst MILL Cotton Gin and Press, Dwelling House,
and all necessary optbudiDgs; all and good. THIS
land will be sold in tracts to suit purchasers
One house and lot known the Lentz property; the
brick in which deceased merchant died also the old
store in rear of same; two vacant business lots fronting
Main street. and lot in rear OF the old store
North street, vacant lot known as the Mclaughlin
lot Also the house and lot in which deceased lived sub
one 4horse wagon one horse carriage top buggy and
harness. and farming utensils corn wheat oats &c: All
CANT new and fashionable. Also SO shares Of stock in w.
N. C. Z. R. Co.
tY- Terms accommodating.
All persons indebted to this estate notified to
forward and pay and all persons having claims against
the time prescribed by law this notice will be pleaded
in bar Of their recovery. :.
Admir- Of Thos. H. McRorie decd.
Sept. Q, 1852. S-w5t.
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The Chatham Railroad.

we learn that the Directors of this road have re-
solved to locate it from Raleigh by way of Pages on
the N. U. Railroad, eight miles from Raleigh; thence
on the ridge to Haw river crossing near Haywood;
tnence up the north bank of Deep river, by Lock-
s"'e' 10 the Goal Fields 1t is contemplated to build
i''ss 'ne portion between Pages and Lockville,
'"ehsythree miles; and after this portion is finish
ed to proceed in the construction OF the remainder
From Lockvile there is water communication with
the Coal Fields, the dams and locks at and above
LockVllle being in good order. This portion of the
road will be ready to let to contract during the pre-
sent month, and planters in the eastern portion Of
the State will do well to take their slaves from prox-
unity to Yankee gunboats, and employ them on
contract on this road
Messrs. Washington, Hoyt and Murdoch are ma
king iron at'their furnaces Deep river said to be
OF excellent quality. Large quantities of coal have
been mined and it is lying at the mouth of the pits
waiting for transportation, and we hope the Chat
ham Railroad will be pressed to completion, in Or
der that the indispensable iron and coal there may
reach the markets of the Confederacy. The ex-
pense Of hauling one ton Of coal by wagon from
hocA'e 10 naielgn, tnrty-one miles, is now eteoen
dollars and half! 1t is now selling in this city
at SIS per ton, Whereas if this road were construct
ed, it could be sold here at S. or Sc. Were the
road now in operati, 7, the stock would pay equal
to any in the State. The purpose of the Railroad
Companies of three States to establish foundries
and forges on Deep river to supply their own wants.
is sufficient proof Of the grea: importance of this
road and shows the necessity of its early compile
ton.
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The Latest News.

No doubt longer exists that our entire force has
fallen back on the south side of the Potomac Most
of the army, at last accounts was in the neighbor-
hood of Winchester, but there intimations that
by this time portion of it is much nearer Rich
mond
The Yankees had crossed the Potomac at three
pearance at or near Warrenton, Va.
Our telegraphic dispatches Of Thursday will be
found interesting. The death of Nelson, and the
removal of Buell. from Kentucky, may be regarded
as favorable omens
1t is evident that another attempt is to be made
upon Richmond, by Mcclellan. We hope our
forces will be in condition this time to defeat and
capture his force.
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The MOVEMENT ON MARYLAND.-Our army, it
seems, is again on the south side of the Potomac,
and the enemy holds Harpers Ferry and Williams
port in force.
Our losses were very heavy in the late battles,
though the, enemy's loss was much greater than
ours.
We doubt whether any thing has been gained by
the movement on Maryland. 1t is now apparent
that decided majority of the people of that State
are with the North The same is true, we fear, of
Missouri and Kentucky. However desirable it
might be to invade the Northern States, it is by no
means certain that the Confederate Government has
the means to do so and at the Same time protect its
own territory. Men-veteran troops especially, are
exceedingly valuable to the South. They should
never be sacrificed in battle except upon the GER
tainty that great good to the cause will be accom-
plisbed. A single regiment is as important to the
South as whole brigade is to the North The
South should make every movement and every blow
tell in this conflict
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ExEMpr1oNs.-A correspondent asks US sundry
questions in regard to exemptions The new Ex'
emption bill, it will be seen, has finally passed the
House with some amendments, but it goes back to
the Senate, we presume, to be perfected. We shall
-,robably have it in few days. Until the bill is
published Of course we can give no correct opinion
commissioners of Revenue" we presume, cannot
apply to the Treasurers of public funds as SUCH
In some of the States, those who levy taxes and
provide for their collection are called "Commis
sioners of Revenue" but IN this State we have nc
such officers by that name or style.
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SuBsr1rurEs-A number of persons have employ
ed substitutes for the war, but many are in doubt
whether that fact releases them from military duty.
The enrolling officers ought to be fully prepared to
answer all questions arising on this subject, yet
many apply to US for information
Our opinion is, that if you have employed a sub.
stitute for three years during the war, over As
years of age and he has been received and mustered
into the Confederate service, you are exempt from
military duty during that PERIOD e for three years.
If the war, however, lasts more than three years
from the time you employed him, his term Of ser
vice would be out with you then, and you would
have to 20 or get another substitute. If you and
YOUR substitute both are however between the ages
of IS and As, no being subject to military duty in
the Confederate service as we'll as yourself, you
would be obliged to take his place, or furnish an
other substitute over 40 years of age
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SALTpETRE-A friend has sent us a beautiful
specimen of saltpetre made under the direction Of
Capt Barney, of the Confederate service, in Hills
boro. The sample sent was made from the dirt under
the house where CORVALLIS had his office or head
quarters in l776. Mr. A. c. Murdock is the agent
or slDerntendent of the ok.
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yALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

yEyHE SUBSCRIBER DESIRES TO SELL THE TRACT
i of land upon which he resides, situated upon
Brush Creek in Randolph Co., containing 3l8 It is
we'll watered. About half of it is in cultivation the
other bafn forest. 1t has it large dwelling house
with seven rooms good kitchen and all necessary
houses good well of water good orchard and still
house. Said land lies in the eastern part of the County,
about miles from Marley Mills For particulars ad
dress the subscriber at Marlcys Mills, Randolph County,
NC. JOHN SPOON.
Sept. %, 1862. 89-w5Ipd
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STHAGGLERs.-These are becoming pest and a
DISGRACE to our army 1t is said that the cowardice
of 90 or $4,000 s:ragglcrs, both officers and men,
prevented our arms from obtaining most signal
victory at Sharpsburg. The country is full OF
brass -buttoned and yellow-tape men just before a
battle If the authorities were to send squad OF
men to the watering places and cities and towns, a
regiment of them might be picked up any where.
IF men who are officers have so little principle and
SO little heart for the fight what better can be ex'
pected of the soldiers?
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TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
DUNAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER ON SUN.
HI day the 26th of January last my negro boy named
ANTHONY. He is of whtsh yellow complexion, about
feet or inches high ls or 20 years DID, and supposed
and talks short when questioned and has down look
No doubt be is trying to pass for free boy.
will give the above reward for him delivered to
Prospect Hill, Caswe County, confined in any Jail
get him. F. L. WARREN.
Caswell Co., March IA, 1862. l2-wtf
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VTNHE UNDERSIGNED ADMINISTRATORS UPON
Il the estate Of the late John Hayes deceased will
next upon the premises of said deceased that portion Of
the lands known as the DOVER TRACT, embracing tho
mansion house. and all other convenient and necessary
Wake, fifteen miles northwest of Raleigh upon both sides
of the main road leading from Raleighto Hlsboruugh,
and within two miles Of the Railroad and
The situation is very desirable one and by some little
renovang, be made of the most pleasant country
residences in central North Carolina.
credit of six months will be given the purchaser Civ.
ing bond with undoubted security Possession given i'm.
mediatey fdesred Further particulars made known
the day Of sale. WIN. P. HAYES, adu,r.
]. D. HAYES, Au'n IN
Wake Co., N. c., Sept 80. 1869. 4O-w4t
f3T Register will copy four times weekly.
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For the Standard.
To the Citizens of Randolph Comfy. n. r..

On going into the battle of Sharpsburg Nd on the 18th
inst the men Of the 6h Regiment ordered to throw
off their knapsacks, Blankets &C. After the battle they
clothing and blankets They will very soon draw winter
clothing from the Conedeacy but blankets and socks are
very scarce About 40 men Of Company G" thus de-
der the necessity of appealing to the generost, of our
friends for aid Any disposed to give blanket or socks
will please deliver them to Rev. B. Craven Trinity Col.
of October. and they vii! be promptly forwarded.
O. W. CARR,
o- Capt. Cong Co. G.
Sept. %, 1852.
Greensboro Patriot please copy twice.
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SALr.-The Richmond Examiner says that state
ments have been made in the Virginia Legislature
from responsible parties, going to show that tho
AGENTS of the Confederate Government have bar
gained for an excess of salt at the Virginia Salt
Works over and above its own wants, at 70 cents
Der bushel and then proposes to sell to Virginia at
S25 to $50 per bushel, or to give pound OF salt It
for pound Of bacon; thus encouraging the spirit
of f.extortion, which Is ruinlng the country.
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YELLOW FEvEH--Our correspondent from Will
mington gives deplorable account Of the yellow
fever in that place. The Journal says that 80 new
cases were reported to the Mayor on Saturday. and
45 on Sunday. 1t also says that is or 30 burials
were reported on Monday. We deeply sympathize
with the people of that place.
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2sp N. c. BAYrALIoN.-A correspondent informs
US that this battalion is at Drurys Bluff' ana mas
recently elected DR.. W. H. Wheeler, Of Salem Its
Colonel He speaks of Col Wheeler as brave and
competeht officer.
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MISUNDERSTANDING notices and "Trbutes of Re-
spect" designed for the Standard must be materially
abridged they cannot be published with the present
pressure upon columns. Twelve lines of small
type sufficient for obituaries in all ordinary In
special cases. where friends desire space they will
be charged for at advertising rates.
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Sept. %, 1856
COMMITTED.

1VlAKEN up AND COMMITTED TO THE JAIL OF
surry County North Carolina on the e.; 2sh nrS Day Of
about II years Of age about feet inches in height;
weighs about 40 pounds very dark compected says he
Wythe County, Virginia The owner is hereby notified
to come forward prove property pay expenses and take
said boy away he will be dealt with according to law
WIN. HAYMORE, Shit.
Sept 80, 1852. 40-w4t.
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North Carolina r. R., Sept. 30, 1862.
yVlHIRTY NEGRO MEN WANTED-LIBRR-
Il al prices will be paid tor thirty negro men to work
upon this Road. Apply to me at the Company Shops
T. }. SUMNER,
Engineer and Sup't.
Oct g. 1862. 6U-2t
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Gbe Stanbarb.
RALEIGH: FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 1862.

Advertisprs.-SOme of our friends from abroad con-
tnue to send advertisements without specifying the
number of insertions, and without the cash. This is not
the better way When the bill goes in the adv is
often surprised at the amount. 4cays send the amount Of
cush you irish to pay for the advertisement. That
trouble disappointment and postage.
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Latest Telegraphic News.
NORTHERN NEWS.

NORTHERN NEWS.
SENAToBIA, Sept 80.
special dispatch to the Aduertiser & Register,
from the Memphis Crenn) Bulletin, dated the 29th,
says:
Nothing important from the North, and all is
quiet along the line of the Potomac.
Late Chicago papers received says, from the up
per Potomac our troops had made no forward move
ment though active operations will not long be de-
layed.
It is reported that Gen. Lees headquarters is at
Falling Waters.
The rebels are concentrating at Winchester, which
place is being fortified.
The losses at the battle at Antilian is said to be
officially reported at 1920, while that of the Rebels
exceeds 10000. We do not believe this
special dispatch from Washington to the Chi
cago Times says, the rumor that draft is about to
be made has foundation in fact to the extent that the
President has determined, in case the country does
not at once rally under the policy indicated in his
Emancipation Proclamation, that he will enforce
draft till the army reaches one million.
THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER NO. 290-DoUBrruL
STORY.
P0Rr HUDSON, via MOBILE, Sept 80.
gentleman who arrived to-day from New Or
leans says that it reported there that the Con-
federate steamer, 290 off the mouth of the Mississ-
ippi river had captured an outward bound vessel,
having as passengers Gen. Phelps and Commodore
Porter. They were transferred to the 29O and
placed in confinement
GOLD IN NEW YoRk-KENTUcKY.
LYNcHBURG, Oct 1.
The Baltimore Sun of the 29th ult, quotes gold
in New York on Saturday, at 12l to l2l4, and ex-
change at 1924 to 1881.
1t says that Buell. is in Louisville fortifying and
that Bragg's pckets are twelve miles of.
GEN. BULL NELSON KILLED!
The Enquirer has received New York dates to
the 30th ult. Bull Nelson was shot in the Gait
House, at Louisville, on Monday, by Gen. Jeff. G.
Davis He expired in few minutes. Gold has
advanced to 233 premium.
GEN. BUELL. gEAovED! !-srocKs UP-NEws FROM
EUROPE, &C.
RICHMOND, Oct Q.
The Baltimore american on Monday afternoon
says it is reported that Gen. Buell. has been relieved
from his command, and assigned to Indianapolis, to
organize paroled prisoners into regiments.
Stocks were rampant in New York on Monday,
and specie went up per cent At first call gold
was 223 premium.
Gen. Segle had advanced to Warrenton, and was
preparing to cut off all communication between the
rebel army in the Shenandoah valley and Richmond.
The american says there are also intimations of
renewed activity on James River, indicating that
the present apparent suspension Of operations is
only preparatory to systematzed movements that
will produce important results
The Anglo Saxon had arrived at New York. The
defeat of Pope at Manassas universally regarded
in England and France as fatal to the Union.
powerful Ram openly being built IN the
Mersey to be used in opening .he blockade of
Charleston.
The address of the Governors to Lincoln is not to
be made public -
Reports from Galveston say that yellow fever is
raging fearfully there.
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Many of the ucolrites of East Tennessee have sampe
ded to the Northern armies and left their families in de-
plorable condition 1t is suggested they should be sent
after them.
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ADVERTISEMENTS The reader will not overlook
the new advertisements in to days ISSUE Two
important sales it will be seen are to take place at
High Point-a new Map of the battles on the Chick
ahominy, a very good map--a stolen black Satchel,
goods, &c.
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For the Standard.
To the People of North Carolina, especially
those having friends in the 46th Regiment, N.
e.. Infantry.

This Regiment having been recently engaged in severe
conflict with the enemy, was necessarily compelled to lay
aside lnapsacks, Blankets clothing, dc. all were lost
season approaching fathers mothers and sis.
ters will you contribute blanket for the comfort of the
soldiers who stand between you and heatess foe? For
this little necessity ask Then please answer this de-
maud of the Regiment b5 deposting blanket at Green's
boro' Goldsboro G., in my Those of different
at either depot before the 4th Of October 1862
THAD. L. TROY,
Ag't 46th N. c. Reg.
Salisbury Wachman and Greensboro Patriot will copy
twice and oblige the Regiment.
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TYRRELL.-We learn that Eli Spruill, Esq, has
been elected to the Commons from Tyrrell. Mr.
Spruill will make an excellent Representative
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THE South CONQUERED BY SPEcULAToRs.-W are
seriously fearful that if the government does not
put stop to the extortion and speculation of the
country VIC shall be conquered people in less than
six months Flour at s25 to $40 corn at Sc to $40,
bacon at 40 to so cents salt at $50 per bushel cot
ton cloth at Is cents at 40 CENTS butter at 70
cents, shoes at $40 to $40! What can hinder the
ruin of the South, at these prices but special in
terposition of Divine Providence!
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A Letter from the Army,

At the request Of a friend, We give space to the
following letter, written to his sister, by young
man favorably known here, for the information Of
his many friends who are anxious, to hear from
him."