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For the Standard.
LENo1R, July z, 1862.

LENoIR, July Z, lS62.
Editor NJ c. Standard:-
My DEAR SIR:-In behalf of many citizens of
G ldwel county, take this occasion to express the
great pleasure feel towards yourself for the man
ly, patriotic and very able manner you have pur-
sued as an Editor, and particularly your advocacy
of the claims of our admired and gallant Colonel T.
b. Vance for the Gubernatorial chair Of North Car
DINA. The people of this county know Col. Vance
to be honest competent and brave-and while ab.
sent on duty in State defending her capital and
the homes of her citizens from the approach of her
invaders) whose people fear and believe are many
of them, ungrateful towards the sons of the Old
North State, who have so freely poured out their
blood and given their treasures on the plains of the
old Dominion. But the people of Caldwell county,
and believe this whole region of country, will re.
member Zcb the day Of election, and give him an
almost universal support at the ballotbox. 1t is
true, there may be here and there an exception
such as ablebodied excmpts under the conscript
act miller who prefers the meal tub to the tented
field, and those who prefer foreign born editors to
natives Ito the manor born :" and the strangest of
all, it seems these same gentry who fear Colonel
Vances and his friends loyalty to the South, rare
y if ever give any thing to the cause themselves
and don't believe they ever will serve either their
country or God, in any manner opform.
regret to have to say our corn crops are unu-
sually backward; as for wheat and oats, it is al
most failure All the essentials of life are very
scarce and dear, and very much fear many people
will be sorely pressed to support their families
even in this hitherto patriotic and liberal county,
the monster avarice has made its appearance among
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MEETING Of ORANGE CoNsCRIprs.

MEETING OF ORANGE CONSCRIPTS
At meeting held in Camp Holmes, near Raleigh,
on the 10th Of July, by Conscrpts from the County
OF Orange, the following resolutions were passed:
Resotced, That we are determined to act we'll our
part Ill the present perous condition of the country
Resotred. That we do not approve of that feature
IN the act Of conscrpon which tolerates substitutes.
In the light for freedom all should fight all will
be free.
, Rs'0!ced, That among our regrets at leaving
nome Is this: That we leave behind US all the pub
lie men who advised us to destroy our old govern
ment 10 name few of then-Mr. Henry K
Nasn, who promised to go with his bird gun, and
70 take his sons place when he fell. Mr.. Paul G.
cameron, who obligated himself to "wade knee
IN blood and to let the Yankees walk over his
aeaa ood before their foot should stain the soil of
Noltn'Oaroiina- Dr., Pride Jones, who is equally
and as publicly bound to fight And amonr the
smaller warriors before the war BEGAN we will
name William F. Strayhorn, Richard M Jones
DR.. John Allison, j. F.. Lyon, j. Z. Stewart and
Buck Stroud ''""'' oil"
Resoloed, That while duty and the law comne,s
US to fight public pledges, duty and honor compel
these gentlemen to aid U.S.
Rs'oIned, That Gen. Pride Jones be requested
conscrpt act
Resoloed, That VIC do not approve of our sheriff
appointing Wayne McDade deputy, as there is little
OF no business for the sheriff to do-courts and
Io%rt business being mostly suspended and we
when UPON ths 1t as robbng the army of good soldier
.Rs.e ohs.e Is ST such pressing need for all
Tie zeal fo mat II these gentlemen will show half
,or The fight that they did for secession the
a.. nssosoSa That these proceedings be published in
cue ooa"0a1a, and all papers in The State who are
~ s'''u' pf1sGc1t:oa Of the war be requested
F" copy IhOAPsoN LYNCH, Chmn
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THE NORTH.
:. For the Standard.
DRuKf's BLUFF, July II, 1869.

DRuRY's BLUFF, July II, 1859.
M, r,,rou.-your numerous readers will he
r,e,ssd to hear from the 26th N G. regiment. since
The Doth ult, when VIC left Mosely Hall, we have seen
and felt what is called active service. And altnoos"
mo ha co more than once been in the carnage Oh Oa'
,c when all around was darkness, lit by the mus
ket flash and the lannon's glare it has been our lot
tune to suffer but slight loss Those VINO nav
fallen, however, were endesrcd to as oy many nooo
qualities, having with unshrinking courage a."ay
stood among the very foremost men III .ae fou.
the Richmond hospitals to Lynchburg, petersburg
and other nlaces. where their warts may DC better
nrovded for Their friends should quiet any anxiety
thew nav have from not being able to find them in
Richmond -, -,
In the recent "battle Of Richmond" while all QUIZ
troops fought wqth light hearts and the most deter
mined courage, still it is well known to ALL that III
highest praise is eminently due to the troops Ho4
North. Carolina and Georgia. Those two State1
among the jewels of the Confederscy, snone p.'sad
est. when batteries were to be charged Q, o'eas1
works stormed The blood Of their sons nus Desll
freey shed-not swamp nor nun NV" 80
moud but has drank deeply OF the i'e Tue Oh 'ne''>
freenen. .,.s,,ro. h.ro heen
..,.a - 81 our ranks from the conscripts Re
a..,~ the necessity Of the law and protesting
s'o: Il for fear that it will be used as precc-
,s vet the blood of our fallen comrades the desc
lated fields deserted villages and pundered dwellings
appeal to them to grasp the deadly relock and come
on to the rescue The doom of Linccan is writ -
There is silver lining to the cloud that now enc'r
Giles us, and gathering in the distance is the dark
and angry storm that shall lay waste the land OF
The Northern usurper. "Ohce more to the breach
and our independence will be achieved Our noble
old County has borne her full share in the late en-.
caoements as the list of killed and wounded Will
show but the survivors stand ready to meet the IN.
valing hordes again. Our gallant Colonel is all
right though ever exposed to the hottest OF the
enernys fire, and by his bouyant courage and daunt'
less bravery has the entire confidence OF the officers
and soldiers under his command
The Yankee prisoners with whom have CONVEX
scd seem hearty tired Of the war; and earnestly
wish for peace.
For prudential reasons we cannot give any infor-
nation as to the movements of our troops we are
fearful that the enemy may make successful ad'
vance at some distant point We trust the fortunes
of war will soon permit US to return to that point
sweep but awhile oh, Mother dear! thy children heal
And we swear we will redeem you, else we bu'
| die"
Letters and papers directed to Petersburg will
reach our regiment WRITE on Yankee papertaker
in the enemy's camp. L
Yours, &C., CHATHAM.
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MOORE HosPITAL.

RICHMOND, Va, July 8, 1862.
Mrs. R. B. GILLIAN, President Of the Ladies' Sol
diers Aid Society, Oxford, N. c.
MADAM:-Your esteemed favor of the 7th inst,
informing me that the Society over which you pre-
side, had forwarded to this hospital box contain.
ing articles for wounded soldiers, and also inour.
ing in what manner you could serve our wounded,
is to hand.
In reply have to express my warmsst thanks
for the present sent, and will acknowledge its re-
ceipt publicly its arrival. beg leave also to in
form you that this hospital is in need of the follow
ing articles they are not furnished by the gov
eminent at ALL or in insufficient quantities. or Of in:
ferior quality:
Chickens, eggs, butter. tea, vegetables fruit ice
coffee, milk, sweet and buttermilk, honey, sugar,
soap, brandy, lemons, wax, wine &C.
In regard to clothing we are in reed of cotton
socks, shirts and under-pants, say 100 of EACH
We also would be very much pleased to receive
100 soft mattresses. Those made of shucks and
cotton would answer admirably. We also need a
soft pillow for the head of each wounded soldier and
some to place under their wounded limbs.
straw sack and straw pillow have only been
furnished by the government, the demands upon
which have been so numerous and rapid that it is
impossible for it to furnish better in time.
The size of the mattresses should be 81 feet long
8 feet wide and inches in thickness
Towels are also needed, as we'll as bandages. The
bandages should be feet long, inches wide with
out seam and rolled up tightly as possible They
should should be made of fine cotton shifting.
Ice could be packed in saw dust in barrels and
could be entrusted to friends visiting the wounded
and travelling direct to Richmond
l have the honor to q, madam, with profound
respect your obedient servant
Q. F. MANSON,
Surgeon in charge.
81 Papers throughout the State will please
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HLLsBoRo', July 16, 1862.


" IT, Holden Esp
DEAR SIR:-Our candidates were all heard to-day.
Gov. Graham led off charming his friends, giving
offence to his enemies, Notwithstanding the bit
ter things they had said Of him. Maj. Patterson
followed giving little offence rs the first speaker,
touching the dcstructives sith u light brush. Mr..
Strayhorn followed him. Mr. S. is one of the de-
structives. He is for Johnston for Governor, and
for prosecuting the war. Capt Berry urged the
original secessionsts to take part in the fight Old,
as he was, before God, if he had spoken for and
urged the people to seccde before Lncons proclama
ton, he would feel it his duty to shoulder his mus
ket and share the dangers Of the field with his
neishbors and his neighbors children. Mr.. Stuart,
young conscript, late Of Mississippi, followed; he
too was for prosecuting the war. He charged Capt
Berry with conducting the discussion in way CAL
culated to arouse the people He complained that
an act had been passed to take the collection Of
taxes from Sheriff Jones. II. B.. Guthrie is a can.
didate for Sheriff, and voted for the act Mr.. Guth
rio replied to Mr.. S, calling him Sheriff Jones At
torney. The candidates all said they had been So
lcitcd by their friends to come out Mr.. Stuart
said he was not he was candidate because he
wished to be- Mr.. Guthrie said he had proof that
She if Jones had solicited Mr.. Stuart to be can
ddate to keep the party together. Mr.. Stuart, he
said, had urged him to send his son to school to
him, and his opinion was that Mr.. S. wished to
avoid the CONSUMPTION, as he had done by having
school This brought down the house. Mr.. Guth-
RE promised not TO defeat the consumption act by
appointing young conscripts as deputies.
Sheriff Jones being sick, Mr.. Strayhorn corrected
report that the Sheriff had appointed his son a
deputy. The people are not aslcep-they know the
Sheriff had two deputies who ought to 60 as con-
scripts. They know his son is not deputy-they
know he is IN Gen. Jones staff and thereby exempt
as conscript The indignation Of the people will
no longer Sleep The 'rule or ruin" men here are
for Johnston, and it will astonish you, when the
vote is taken, to see how many votes they are
making for Vance, not by speaking but by lodging
the CONSUMPTION, and aiding others to do it.
Yours, &C., A VOTER.
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Death of Col, I.Ovejov.

We deeply regret to have to announce the death
of Col. George S. Lovejoy, which occurred at the
residence Of his father, in this City, Sunday night
last Col. Lovejoy had been in feeble health for
some time, and had been compelled on this account
to retire from the service He was an able officer hav
ing received a military education at West Point
But when his State summoned her sons to arms, he
responded to the CALL and offered his best energies in
her defence. His death is no doubt the result Of
exposure in SERVICE and he is thus as much martyr
in the cause Of independence as if he had fallen in
battle.
He was young man of sound moral principles
and noble impulses. His death will belong deplored
by large circle of relatives and friends.
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CLAIMS OF MCDOWELL COUNTY.

For the Standard.
CLAIMS OF MCDOWELL COUNTY.
Nh. EDITOR: - Caldwell, Burke and Mcdowell
Counties, having united in the election Of Senator
to the Legislature of N. g., 1t seems to have been
mutual understanding among the people Of these
Counties, that each County should be entitled to
the Senator alternately. Caldwell and Burke hav-
ing EACH sent their man, we of Mcdowell claim the
right this year OF sending the Senator. We claim
it upon the right of mutual understanding between
the citi8ens of Mcdowell and the counties aforesaid
and upon the fact that heretofore have withheld
any aspirant to that honor in our county, and have
given all our influence in favor of the candidate from
Caldwell or Burke If Caldwell and Burke stand
firm to us this year. they are in duty bound to do
We promise never to violate the compact between
us but we promise them to stand firm to their
man as VIC have done before.
COL s. b. Neal IS our candidate, for whom we
entertain the highest regards . man. citizen,
and sound politician. In him the citizens of this
district will find man fully qualified to represent
faction to the people when he represented their in
terests in the Commons, and they are now anxious
to place him their representative in the Senate OF
North. Carolina. We do mos: earnestly hope that
the deopie OF Caldwell and Burke will unite with us
in eecting Col. Neal.
1t is believed that W. W. Avery, ESQ.,, will SO
far disregard the obligation Of his county, as to be-
come the competitor Of MI Neal. If he does so We
shall not be slow in revealing the fact that he only
wants to get to Raleigh as stepping stone to the
Confederate Senate and If elected he will resign the
Office of State Senator as he did BEFORE when pro-
noted. We appeal to our soldiers in the camp, to
come up tc the ballot.box on the day Of election,
and cast your votes for COL Neal for Senator, and
COL q. B. Vance for Governor. Both of these are
men who have been reared with yourselves in West
ern NorthC Carolina; and whose intellects having
been developed by their constant gaze upon the
grand and lofty peaks that rise in grand magni6-
cence around their mountain homes forever declared
them from understanding to and little things.
MCDOWELL COUNTY.
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NORTH. CAROLINA HOSPITAL IN RICHMOND

ED1roRs OF EXPRESS: Having receivedletters from
different portions Of the State rendering aid to the
Hospital and inquiring what articles were needed
for the wounded, have deemed it best to publish
the suboined letter which contains the information
sought at length. On reference to the register of
this hospital it is found that since the recent en-.
gagements in the vicinity Of Richmond, 1t has re-
csved 332 officers and soldiers, of whom 273 were
North arolinans 1t is not surprising, therefore,
that the ladies of North Carolina should feel espe-
cialy DESTROYS Of contributing to the needs of this
hospital, and be unwilling that others should longer
perform duty peculiarly their own.
Sincerely, your friend,
o. F. MANSON,
of North. Carolina.
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A CARD.
tn the Vof.rs of Chatham Eounfu

TO We VOttS " CHuHHuW C0uHty'
Since was announced as candidate for seat in
the next Legislature, circumstances have changed
that it becomes necessary for to retire from the
canvass. do so with grateful Acknowledgements to
my fellow citizens for the assurances they have
given me Of their willingness to trust me as their
delegate Believing that you will select your best
men for ofice-that you will rise above party, and
act solely for country-that you will give your un
waverng support to the government and use all
your energies to prosecute this war to successful
issue, remain your friend and fellow. citizen,
A. H. MERRITT.
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THE PEOPLES TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR:
COL. n. b. NEE,
OF BUNC0MBE.
WAKE COUNTY-FOR THE SENATE:
Col. j. p. H. RUSS.
FOR TIE COMMONS:
HENRY W. MILLER,
VILLA M LAWS,
G II e EN- H. AFFORD.

ELECTION.-The people of this State will
vote for Governor, members of the Legislature,
and Sheriff, in their several Counties on Thurs
day, the 7th dav Of August. All our soldiers in
Camp, wherever they may be, will vote for the
same officers, on Thursday. the 3lst of July.
Citizens or soldiers of this State can vote for
Governor. but not for legislators or sherifs, in
any County of the State, where they may be on
the day Of election.
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Fur the Standard.

Fur the Standard.
Nix. EDlroR:-I see a statement in your last is.
sue, that Capt George e. Lewis, Co. K, End Reg't.
N. c. State Troops was wounded in late engage
ment on the Chlckahominy, and could be seen at
the Exchange HOTEL Richmond. A part Of this is
a gross mistake Capt Lewis hasnever been nor
is quite likely that he will be- in an engage
ment CHICkAHOMlN4.
We copied the notice alluded to above, from the
Richmond Dispatch supposing it to be correct
led STANDARD.
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For the Standard.
MEcKLENBuRG, July 10, 1862.

MECKLENBURG, July IT., Ie6z.
Mn ED1roR:-I propose to give you an extract
from the biography Of the I" Editor Of the Western
Democrat" to be used in any way you may wish.
When the candidates were canvassng this County
for the Convention, viz VIM. Johnston and Hon.
j. W. Osborne, the Editor supported Mr.. j. H. Will
son and Mr.. W. F. Phifer, in opposition, and cleo
tioneered very strong for the gentlemen whom he
supported He did not think then that Mr.. John.
ston would make good member Of the State Con-
vention, but now he thinks he will do for Governor
He is one day for one thing and the next day for
another. r. NJ L.
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AIt1Cl6S IOx - OeCA 0nO VVSnNO0'
The ladiesof the Soldiers Relief Society Of Raleigh,
propose sending BY special agent to the sick and
wounded soldiers Of our State, in the hospitals az
Richmond, hospital stores for their comfort and re-
Lief in compliance with the Published suggestions
Of onr surgeons there.
The ladies of Raleigh who feel disposed to contri-
bute viii send to the Society ROOM on Mr.. Rayner's
lot the following articles, any other likely to
contribute to the comfort Of our sick and wounded
soldiers, on or before Thursday next the 24h inst,
on which day the officers Of the Socisty will be in
attendance to receive the same viz Lint bandages,
old linen, cotton rags, pickles, hams, coffee tea,
sugar, rice, Irish potatoes blackberry vinegar, black
berry wine, ordinary vinegar, snall hominy, dried
fruit pieces of oilcloth, CASTLE or other soaps,
empty vials,- &C., and any thing else that may be
serviceable to the sick and wounded
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DR. R. K. SPErD.-We are grati6ed to state tina,
Dr. Speed will serve the people, if elected, as Sena
tor from Pasquotank and Perquimans in the next
Legislature. DR.. S. is sterling patriot and highly
intelligent gentleman The interests of the people
of the two Counties could not be conaded to safer
hands,
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Gkl Stan1ara.
RALEIGH: WEDNESDAY, July %, 1854.

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GRANVILLE CouNrY.-We were mistaken IN our
last in saying that Mr. Amis was candidate Tor the
Senate in Granville The ticket is as follows: For
the Senate, R W. Lassiter, Esq. For the Com
mons, James S. Amis and R. B. Gillian, Esquires,
and Capt Eugene Grissom.
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We are requested to say to those who desire to
obtain substitute for the war, that visit or letter
to Mr. S. II. Hampton ten miles west of Greensboro,
near Friendship P. O., N. G., will obtain one for
$500.
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CALDWELL CouNrY-C. G. Jones, Esq, is can.
didate to represent the people of Caldwell in the
next House Of Commons. Mr.. Jones is gentleman
of intelligence, and will make an excellent repre-.
sentative
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the most wealthy classes-such as the owners of
factories tanneries, and the like, and has especially
seized upon the vitals Of the Ministers Of the Cos
pei Elders and other official members OF the Church,
who own and are engaged in manufacturing.
CALDWELL.
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Vance Tickets,

Vance Tickets can be had at this Office at 81 per
thousand and the postage. The postage is 20 cents
per thousand.
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GREENE CouNrY.-Capt H. b. Best is the Con-
sentative candidate for the Ceamons in Greene
His election is considered certain. He win make an
excellent representative
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Maj A. B. Carmichael fell about II o'clock. A M
6y shot through the head, whilst gallantiv hold.
ing his post on the left under most pallino fre
Drawer, nobler soldier never fell on field of hattie
Generous and open-hearted as he was brave and
charlottesville was endeared to the whole regiment
Aonored be his memory. Soon after Capt. W. p.
Martin of Co. also fell, near the regimental colors
nlghiy respected as man, brave and determined as
sooler, he was equally regretted by his command
and all who knew him. The 26th regiment are
Justly proud Of their glorious fall The fate of
Sapt. hand, OF Co. D, is as yet unknown. When
last seen ne was almost surrounded by large force
ous oisdanlng to fly or surrender, be was fighting
desperately with Lieut. Vlnson and large portion
=, MS company who refused to leave him. Lieut.,
r ro OF Co was also left behind, wounded
away safely. '1' s''
IN IN regard to the behavior of nv REGIMENT oene.
rly am scarcely willing to mention sartcnlsr IN.
Stances Of galantry where all did their dutv Ohsar
wing large portion of the regiment nHs., c0se Sa
making disent inquiry to the rest cond ,o an
odt ,I.t ba h,d N all my command who
retreat was given They were the last Of "nn to
to leave the field. W" troops
cannot conclude this report without ment;on;, .
.etms Of the highest praise the spirit of determ
nation and power Of endurance e,nced bv the troan.
curing the hardships and suffsrinss of our march
!.rsnenea with rain, blistered feet without sleen
man. many suck and wounded. and almost naked the,
~ - 0n through the day and all the weary w.tcbe
9th s Lt Without murnfurng, cheerfully an,
b;rh o.oi;.;.u: eyincing most thoroughly thos
to IN adversely which military men learl
+ have thu t S,an courage upon the field.
most respectfully,
your obedent servant,
z. B. VANCE
Iol CommandinI SR,I ~ n NJ,